23456599 Articles by Bill Dwyre

813 articles since 1997

West still a reluctant sports hero

Sports | By Bill Dwyre | November 4, 2008
Describing Jerry West is a little like analyzing molecules. Read more
 

He isn’t just the tough guy

Sports | By Bill Dwyre | November 1, 2008
Being with Ben Howland in the off-season can be a walk in the park. Read more
 

Zenyatta stays on track to buck the trend

Sports | By Bill Dwyre | October 30, 2008
On a bright Wednesday morning, well away from the gathering noise of opening day at Hollywood Park’s Autumn Meeting, her majesty of horse racing held court for a small audience. Read more
 

Hollywood Park still alive and kicking

Sports | By Bill Dwyre | October 29, 2008
Inquiring minds want to know about Hollywood Park. Read more
 

Breeders’ Cup is alive and, more or less, well

Sports | By Bill Dwyre | October 27, 2008
Horse racing has been waiting for just such a moment, for that perfect time to puff up its chest, look the world in the eye and shout those three magic words. Read more
 

Curlin cut off at the ‘Pass

Sports | By Bill Dwyre | October 26, 2008
Saturday’s Breeders’ Cup Classic ended with Bo Derek watching at the finish line and Curlin showing that he is no longer a perfect 10 either. Read more
 

There’s Curlin, and 11 spoilers

Sports | By Bill Dwyre | October 25, 2008
There is little left to say about Curlin and today’s Breeders’ Cup Classic. Read more
 

Horse racing must avoid pulling up lame

Sports | By Bill Dwyre | October 24, 2008
Today’s beginning of the two-day Breeders’ Cup extravaganza at Santa Anita is the first day of the rest of horse racing’s life. Read more
 

Curlin was nice find for bloodstock agent John Moynihan

Sports | By Bill Dwyre | October 23, 2008
Curlin’s arrivals at the wire, almost always in front of a pack of other well-bred, expensive thoroughbreds, have been well documented. Read more
 

Intangaroo’s story is one of winning, hope and recovery

Sports | By Bill Dwyre | October 21, 2008
This is a story about life, death, serious illness and a magic horse that seems to cure all. Read more
 
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