Author Archives: Ted Sobel

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About Ted Sobel

Award winning sportscaster/journalist covering major events around the world since 1973 and proudly inducted into the SoCal Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in June 2024. Please check out my book 'Touching Greatness' and our extensive audio vault---and follow me on X (Twitter), Instagram, & Bluesky (@tedsobelsports). And all podcasts are on my Touching Greatness YouTube channel.

A special salute to a pair of legends

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Ted Sobel

Friday started out by many celebrating one of the all-time sports greats’ birthday-as it was a very happy #80 to Willie Mays with a huge party/ballgame for him at AT&T Park in San Francisco (my favorite stadium on the planet). … Continue reading →

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How about a ‘Midnight Interlude’ at the Kentucky Derby?

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Ted Sobel

I woke up this morning and the first news I heard was that the morning line 2nd choice (9-2) for tomorrow’s 137th running of the Kentucky Derby-Uncle Mo was scratched due to a stomach ailment. So what better timing to … Continue reading →

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Do the Lakers need Dr. Phil over Coach Phil for their ‘trust issues’?

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Ted Sobel

The whole basketball world expected to see the favored Lakers rebound in game 2 against Dallas…but nooooooooo as it was all Mavericks 93-81 before heading back to Texas with a surprisingly commanding 2-0 series advantage. Or should it be so … Continue reading →

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Andre Ethier joins some elite company but Zack Who? Mr. Wheat is on line 1 for you!…

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Ted Sobel

Andre Ethier nicely flaired a 1-2 changeup against Ryan Dempster in the 4th inning that just barely got over the glove of the leaping 2nd baseman Darwin Barney which extended his hitting streak to 29 straight games (his only hit … Continue reading →

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The Mavericks stole one from the Lakers in another stunner at Staples

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Ted Sobel

The Lakers blew a 16 point 3rd quarter lead and the Dallas Mavericks walked away with a 96-94 game one win at a stunned Staples Center where they’re already thinking about a must win game 2 on Wednesday night. Kobe … Continue reading →

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Wine & food charity event turns into one of the thrills of my life

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Ted Sobel

This blog is generally used for special interviews I’ve conducted or been a part of for your listening pleasure. But last night was such a special life’s moment for me that I couldn’t help but share it all with you … Continue reading →

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