Letters to Sports: Mick Cronin isn't John Wooden but he's still a great coach

Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section share their thoughts and opinions on Mick Cronin's coaching, Matthew Stafford and Luka Doncic.

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Plaschke: Mick Cronin can coach, but can he chill? His longterm UCLA future may depend on it

Fans increasingly do not like how Mick Cronin behaves on the court, but they would be a lot more forgiving if UCLA was in position to end its championship drought.
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UCLA holds off Ohio State for Mick Cronin's 500th career win

On a day the Bruins celebrated the late Bill Walton, big men contributed to the victory over the Buckeyes on Sunday at Pauley Pavilion.
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Harassment of Emma Raducanu reminds us women still bear brunt of abuse | Emma John

Women in sport are left exposed by the lack of backing that men receive, and by toxic attitudes that must be called out. If you watched any of Emma Raducanu’s Tuesday match against Karolina ...
The Guardian - Feb. 20
Rick Pitino transforms St. John's: 24 numbers behind Red Storm's revival under Hall of Fame coach

St. John's is going to make its fifth NCAA Tournament appearance in the last 25 years, and should do much more damage.
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Popovich says he will not return to the Spurs this season, has hope of coaching in the future

Gregg Popovich will not coach this season
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Did John Lithgow blow his 'Harry Potter' cover? Actor confirms he will play key role in HBO reboot

It seems John Lithgow spilled the (Bertie Bott's Every Flavor) beans about his involvement in HBO's in-the-works 'Harry Potter' series. 'A total surprise to me,' he says.
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It’s the liberal German dilemma: Merz is anathema, but he might stand up to Trump | John Kampfner

Amid the gloom, the truth is dawning: the country faces hard political choices, and needs a more muscular approach to defence . Donald Trump and his lieutenants have done Germans an enormous ...
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Al Michaels reveals which sport he actually wanted to call before 'Miracle on Ice' assignment

USA's upset of the Soviet Union at the 1980 Olympics was only the second hockey game Michaels had ever called.
Yahoo Sports - Feb. 22
Steph admits he's still chasing Klay's single-game 3-point record

Golden State Warriors superstar Steph Curry admitted he still is chasing Klay Thompson's single-game NBA 3-point record after his electric performance against the Orlando Magic on Thursday night.
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Rick Pitino called his shot in 2019, said he 'would bring St. John's to the elite level' of Lou Carnesecca era

Pitino is fulfilling a claim he made years before he ever got the St. John's job
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Letters to Sports: Mick Cronin isn't John Wooden but he's still a great coach

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Plaschke: Mick Cronin can coach, but can he chill? His longterm UCLA future may depend on it

UCLA holds off Ohio State for Mick Cronin's 500th career win

Harassment of Emma Raducanu reminds us women still bear brunt of abuse | Emma John

Rick Pitino transforms St. John's: 24 numbers behind Red Storm's revival under Hall of Fame coach

Popovich says he will not return to the Spurs this season, has hope of coaching in the future

Did John Lithgow blow his 'Harry Potter' cover? Actor confirms he will play key role in HBO reboot

It’s the liberal German dilemma: Merz is anathema, but he might stand up to Trump | John Kampfner

Al Michaels reveals which sport he actually wanted to call before 'Miracle on Ice' assignment

Steph admits he's still chasing Klay's single-game 3-point record

Rick Pitino called his shot in 2019, said he 'would bring St. John's to the elite level' of Lou Carnesecca era

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