ESPN LA: ESPN LA Now

Every weekday from 10am to noon, Mark Willard keeps L.A. informed with fresh takes on the sports stories that matter in Southern California and beyond.

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ESPN LA Now: 10/2 [hr2]

Mark & Mychal discuss what the Dodgers should do with Andre Ethier for their 1st round playoff matchup against the Braves. Also, D'Antoni keeps heaping praise on Pau Gasol; is it too much?

ESPN LA Now: 10/2 [hr1]

Mychal's phone won't stop ringing because a new documentary about his life has just aired in the Bahamas. Mark lets slip Mychal's secret nick name, "Sweet Bells". Also, why is it a problem for college coaches to go after better jobs?

ESPN LA Now: 10/1 [hr2]

Mark & Mychal discuss new Clippers' coach Doc Rivers telling Chris Paul he hasn't done anything in the NBA yet. Why are there lesser expectations for CP3 unlike Kobe Bryant or Lebron James?

ESPN LA Now: 10/1 [hr1]

Mark & Mychal get into why there seems to be such ire for how USC AD Pat Haden fired coach Lane Kiffin over the weekend. Should Haden have handled it better? Also, breaking news out of the NBA as Russell Westbrook will miss 4 to 6 weeks after knee surgery. Doctor Klapper breaks it down.

ESPN LA Now: 9/30 [hr2]

Mark & Rick continue to discuss the firing of Lane Kiffin from USC as Keyshawn Johnson stops by to discuss how Kiffin failed USC and what possible coaches could be on USC's radar. Also, Matt Kemp is injured and out of the post-season for the Dodgers; should they be worried?

ESPN LA Now: 9/30 [hr1]

Mark & Rick discuss and react to big news from over the weekend that USC has fired head coach Lane Kiffin after a loss in Arizona. USC Athletic Director reportedly fired Kiffin at the airport before boarding the team bus.

ESPN LA Now: 9/27 [hr2]

Ryan Hollins takes over for Mark as he & Mychal go back and forth on the differences between today's NBA and Mychal's NBA during his playing days. Also, crosstalk with Steve Mason & John Ireland.

ESPN LA Now: 9/27 [hr1]

Clippers' center Ryan Hollins sits in with Mark & Mychal and get into Dwight Howard saying he left Los Angeles because he wanted to win. Also, Brian Wilson had a bone to pick with the Giants for not getting his 2012 World Series ring.

ESPN LA Now: 9/26 [hr2]

Mark & Mychal continue to follow a story out of San Francisco in which a 24 year old wearing Dodgers' gear was fatally stabbed a few blocks away from AT&T park. Also, should Robinson Cano command a 10 year, $300 million contract?

ESPN LA Now: 9/26 [hr1]

It's a normal day for Mychal as he mixes up his classic comedys and considers the WNBA to be a better watch than the NFL tonight. Also, Mark puts the question to M.T.: could Don Mattingly still be fired if the Dodgers get bounced in the 1st round of the playoffs?

ESPN LA Now: 9/25 [hr2]

Mychal is thrilled that Dwayne Wade & Kevin Durant are beefing right now since he thinks the NBA is too soft right now. Also, Mark & M.T. take exception to a youth football "mercy" rule that punishes teams that win by too many points.

ESPN LA Now: 9/25 [hr1]

Mark & Mychal discuss Matt Kemp's sudden offensive surge and Andre Ethier's injury concerns. Looks like the Dodgers may not have to worry about which outfielder to start for the playoffs.

ESPN LA Now: 9/24 [hr2]

After Shaq says he will turn Sacramento into "Shaqramento", Mark & Mychal also get into the NBA considering putting player nick names on jerseys. Mychal tests Mark's knowledge of just about every NBA nick name ever.

ESPN LA Now: 9/24 [hr1]

Mark & Mychal catch up with Keyshawn Johnson and his partner Shana Burgess the morning after they are the first eliminated participants from "Dancing with the Stars". Also, did the Dodgers do a little bragging about their pool party in Arizona?

ESPN LA Now: 9/23 [hr2]

Mychal's reaction to the Dodgers' celebration making the playoffs with champagne and pool parties is anything, but positive. The guys also react to Paul George's extension with the Pacers and Mychal hopes his son Klay doesn't worry about his next contract while playing this season.

ESPN LA Now: 9/23 [hr1]

Mark & Mychal discuss Jeanie Buss opening up in her updated memoir about Mike D'Antoni being hired over Phil Jackson and how she was personally hurt by how everything went down.

ESPN LA Now: 9/20 [hr2]

Mark & Ben continue to discuss the Dodgers' pool celebration in Arizona as Senator John McCain calls the Dodgers' idiots on twitter. Also, Dr. Robert Klapper stops by to explain Gary Vitti's update on Kobe Bryant's rehab.

ESPN LA Now: 9/20 [hr1]

Mark & Ben celebrate the Dodgers clinching the NL West, not with champagne, not with pool parties, but by having to defend them against the negative reaction coming from Arizona for the way the Dodgers went about celebrating.

ESPN LA Now: 9/19 [hr2]

As the Dodgers look to clinch the division Mark continues to defend his stance against Ben on how the Dodgers should handle setting their lineups heading into the playoffs. Lets just say the word "shammockery" gets used.

ESPN LA Now: 9/19

Mark returns from his "benching" by Ben Lyons and defends his stance on whether or not Matt Kemp should be starting for the Dodgers. Also, Houston Rockets' PG Jeremy Lin stops by to dish on playing with Dwight Howard and his former coach Mike D'Antoni.

ESPN LA Now: 9/18 [hr2]

Mychal & Ben get into ESPN's list of the top NBA backcourts in which Mychal's son Klay and the Warriors are ranked outside the top 10. Anger and outrage ensue as the guys argue over why this list is so wrong.

ESPN LA Now: 9/18 [hr1]

Ben sits in for Mark as he & Mychal get into the Dodgers big win last night and Matt Kemp's impressive return to the lineup. Should Kemp start from here on out?

ESPN LA Now: 9/17 [hr2]

Mark & Mychal discuss news that Kobe is not expected to play in the pre-season and James Worthy's comments wondering if Kobe can back off and let other players flourish on the court.

ESPN LA Now: 9/17 [hr1]

Mychal has a bone to pick with the NFL on a few things while Mark brings up the Dodgers recent struggles and Matt Kemp only getting pinch hit opportunities instead of playing in the outfield. Is Don Mattingly doing the right thing?

ESPN LA Now: 9/16 [hr2]

Mark & Mychal go over a crazy NFL Sunday that included weather delays, a ton of injuries, and Mark's 49ers getting rolled in Seattle. Also, the Dodgers are struggling right now; do they need to worry about getting healthy instead of home field advantage.

ESPN LA Now: 9/16 [hr1]

Mark & Mychal go over a big weekend in LA. UCLA showed they are a legit contender, USC opened up the offense, and Mayweather dominated another fight. Mark thinks the fix was in, but the judges couldn't give it to Alvarez since Floyd was so dominant.

ESPN LA Now: 9/13 [hr2]

Mark & Mychal discuss USC AD Pat Haden asking for patience with Lane Kiffin and the Trojans likening their situation to that of Don Mattingly & the Dodgers earlier in the baseball season.

ESPN LA Now: 9/13 [hr1]

Mychal talks about going to Dodgers' stadium for "Magic Johnson" night to throw out the first pitch and getting the chance to meet Yasiel Puig.

ESPN LA Now: 9/12 [hr2]

Mark & Mychal get into Ramona Shelburne's new article detailing the ever changing relationship of Jim & Jeanie Buss. Is Jeanie caught between a rock and a hard place?

ESPN LA Now: 9/12 [hr1]

Mark & Mychal discuss the Lakers getting killed for their 9/11 rememberance twitter post, Michael Beasley signing with the Miami Heat, and NFL Commissioner Roger Goddell saying it's up to the Redskins to change their name. Mychal fires back!

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