Michael Del Muro's Sportswriter Profile

Michael Del Muro joined December 2008

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About Michael »

I work as an English teacher and worked as a city reporter for several newspapers. I graduated from USC with a master's degree in professional writing. I'm a life-long Lakers fan, and am trying to detach myself from the team formerly known as the Raiders, but have been unsuccessful in doing so.

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Favorite Athletes

Kobe Bryant, Reggie Bush, Brian Cushing, Sasha Vujacic
Favorite Sports Teams

Lakers, USC Trojans, Oakland Raiders, New Orleans Saints
Favorite Coaches

Phil Jackson, Pete Carroll
All Time Sports Moment

Kobe-to-Shaq alley oop in game 7 against Portland in 2000.
Most Memorable Game Attended
Most Unbreakable Sports Record
Ruth or Mays?
Unitas or Montana?
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky
Pele or Maradona?
Federer or Sampras?
Tiger or Nicklaus?
Petty or Earnhardt?
Schumacher or Senna?
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Pac 10

Latest Articles »

Los Angeles Dodgers Need to Nix "Don't Stop Believin'"

07/21/2009

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Lakers Would Be Wise Not To Overpay Ariza

07/02/2009

1,282 reads 21 comments 0 likes

Lakers Need To Pick Big in First Round

06/22/2009

1,062 reads 6 comments 1 likes

Victory Does Not "Seal" Bryant's Legacy

06/15/2009

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Keith Schlosser said...

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Thanks to BR, I recently interviewed Knicks legend Earl Monroe. Here is what he had to say on a variety of topics, including the current state of the Knicks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/296154-the-pearl-still-shinning-an-interview-with-knicks-legend-earl-monroe/page/2

2 days ago

Adrian Staehle said...

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Need people, would like you to be apart of it

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/252862-adrian-staehle-presents-project-99

73 days ago

Robert Domaine said...

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Hello Michael, I would like you to take a look at this article and leave your support in the comment area. I would love to see this story make a difference. Pass it around! Thanks

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/224275-ny-giants-george-martin-the-forgotten-hero

96 days ago

J.C. Ayvazi said...

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Greetings baseball fans -

Have a couple of new selections on Dodger baseball out of the oven and ready for you to sample. Hope you will be able to drop by for a look see:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/233055-jcs-dodger-line-drives-aug-8-dodger-bats-leaves-kershaw-hanging

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/232599-jcs-dodger-dugout-whispers-will-there-be-la-san-francisco-fireworks

109 days ago

J.C. Ayvazi said...

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I've just finished my take on the latest drippings from the steroid list, if you care to take a gander:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/227817-thoughts-and-observations-on-the-new-leaks-off-baseballs-steroid-list

118 days ago

O Shiri said...

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Will Roy Halladay be a Dodger?

Check out the Trade possibilities for the Dodgers http://bleacherreport.com/articles/227234-roy-halladay-possible-the-next-great-pitcher-in-dodger-blue

119 days ago

Mohamed E.M said...

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Hi there! Hope I am not bothering.Pls take a look at this funny slideshow ,Hope you enjoy it

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/226091-the-fastest-way-to-be-number-one-on-br-humor

Thanks for your time in advance!
Mohamed

120 days ago

J.C. Ayvazi said...

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Hi then, hello again! This is a celebration of the Bleachers on my milestone article. Hope you have a chance to give a look.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/224811-open-mic-reflections-on-my-ben-franklin-milestone

All the best!

122 days ago

PJ Ross said...

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You've got questions? We've got answers. Anything and everything you want to know about the fast-approaching trade deadline is right here, broken down division-by-division, in a trading deadline mega-review.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/223951-the-state-of-the-mlb-a-trading-deadline-mega-review

124 days ago

J.C. Ayvazi said...

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Manny's Bobble Head night blast banishes bygone Dodger LF Baker's bunch

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/222616-jcs-dodger-line-drives-july-22-las-manny-chad-show-stifles-cincy

126 days ago

J.C. Ayvazi said...

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Greetings Michael -

As the Dodger CL, I wanted to drop by and extend an invitation for you to join the Dodger community. See you are an LA local and I am trying to increase the Dodger fan base here on B/R.

Just fight on, baby!

128 days ago

Jack M said...

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Ariza/Artest Swap? Who got the better deal? I would love your opinion!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/211445-ariza-and-artest-swap-teams-who-got-the-better-deal

Thanks,
Jack

146 days ago

Lars Hanson said...

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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/211017-the-new-world-order-coming-to-la-ron-artest-now-a-la-laker?just_published=1 Ron Artest now an LA Laker, check it out

147 days ago

Randy Garcia said...

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Hi Michael, thanks for being a fan.

154 days ago

Brian Wagner said...

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Hey Michael!

Part 2 of my series on USC's 2009 preview! This time we take a look at the Wide Receivers...one of the best crops in the nation, no doubt.

Hope you get a chance to check it out! Would greatly appreciate it!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/205404-2009-usc-preview-wide-receivers/poll_results#poll

Thanks,

Brian

156 days ago

Michael's Achievements & Awards (4) »

Great Debate [article title]

Great Debate: Silver Medal

Kobe Bryant: A Hero by Definition

Received 50 comments • June 09, 2009
Hot Read [article title]

Hot Read: Bronze Medal

Lakers Would Be Wise Not To Overpay Ariza

Received 1,000 Reads • July 02, 2009
Hot Read [article title]

Hot Read: Bronze Medal

Lakers Need To Pick Big in First Round

Received 1,000 Reads • June 22, 2009
Hot Read [article title]

Hot Read: Bronze Medal

Kobe Bryant: A Hero by Definition

Received 1,000 Reads • June 09, 2009

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Los Angeles Dodgers Need to Nix "Don't Stop Believin'"

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Lakers Need To Pick Big in First Round