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Lakers NBA Title Named Top Sports Moment of 2009

The Los Angeles Lakers NBA championship was named the top sports moment of 2009 at the 5th annual LA Sports Awards, held on February 19 at the JW Marriott at L.A. Live.

The Lakers defeated the Orlando Magic 4 games to 1 in the Finals for the franchise’s 15th NBA title.

The LA Sports Awards are presented annually by the Los Angeles Sports Council to celebrate the greatest moments of the year in sports in the Los Angeles/Orange County area.

During the gala the overall Top 10 moments of 2009 as selected by a blue-ribbon media panel were revealed in ranked order. They are:

1. Lakers Win NBA Title (June 14): Lakers defeat Orlando in five games to win their 15th NBA championship and 10th in Los Angeles.
2. Zenyatta’s Run to Glory (November 7): In one of the most dramatic performances in Breeders’ Cup history, Zenyatta wins the Breeders’ Cup Classic at Santa Anita.
3. Angels Sweep Red Sox to Advance to ALCS (October 11): Angels win the AL West and sweep the Boston Red Sox to reach the American League Championship Series.
4. Dodgers Sweep Cardinals to Advance to NLCS (October 10): Dodgers win the NL West for the second year in a row and sweep the Cardinals to reach the National League Championship Series.
5. Fisher’s Clutch 3s Help Win Game 4 (June 11): Derek Fisher's clutch three-point shots -- one with 4.6 seconds left in regulation and another with 31.3 seconds to go in overtime -- power the Lakers over the Magic in the pivotal Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
6. Ethier‘s Walk-Off Heroics (November): Dodger right fielder Andre Ethier is named MLB’s Clutch Performer of the Year after leading the majors with six walk-off hits, including four home runs.
7. Adenhart’s Legacy Inspires Angels (April 9): The tragic death of rookie pitcher Nick Adenhart in an auto accident provides season-long inspiration to his teammates and fans.
8. Luc Enters Hockey Hall (November 9): Eight-time All-Star Luc Robitaille of the Los Angeles Kings is inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.
9. Leslie’s Stellar Career Ends (September 26): Eight-time All-Star Lisa Leslie retires from the Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA.
10. (tie) Japan Wins World Baseball Classic (March 23): In a dramatic Final at Dodger Stadium, Japan edged Korea 5-3 in 10 innings to win the World Baseball Classic.
(tie) Lysacek Wins World Skating Title (March 26): Evan Lysacek became the first American man to win the World Figure Skating Championships since 1996, at Staples Center.

FS West will televise the star-studded awards show on Sunday, February 26 at 10:30 pm PST.

In other award presentations, Pau Gasol of the Lakers was honored as 2009 “Sportsman of the Year” and world champion sprinter and Los Angeles native Allyson Felix was named the “Sportswoman of the Year.” Angels Manager Mike Scioscia received the “Coach of the Year” award and Lakers Owner Dr. Jerry Buss was the recipient of the “Sports Executive of the Year.”

Also, champion racehorse Zenyatta’s dramatic win in the Breeders’ Cup Classic at Santa Anita was honored as the “Exceptional Athletic Performance” for 2009.

During the festivities, fifteen additional awards also were presented to each of the major local teams and universities -- plus Horse Racing, Motor Sports, and Tennis -- recognizing each organization’s greatest moment of 2009. Those winners were determined by on-line fan voting and the complete list of winners is posted on this website.

A “moment” refers to anything from a specific instant in time -- such as a winning goal, hit or shot -- to a special event, individual or team record, or career achievement. Nominated moments must have taken place in the local area or have involved a local athlete or team.

Schedule for Tuesday, March 9th
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SPORTS	TIME(PT)	RADIO	TV	TICKETS
Basketball
Los Angeles Clippers @ Orlando	4:00PM	980, 1220	Prime Ticket	Clippers

Toronto @ Los Angeles Lakers	7:30PM	710, 1330	FS West	Lakers
Hockey
Columbus @ Anaheim Ducks	7:00PM	830	Prime Ticket	Ducks

Schedule for Wednesday, March 10th to Saturday, March 13th
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SPORTS		TIME(PT)	RADIO	TV	TICKETS
Wednesday, March 10th
NBA	Los Angeles Clippers @ Miami	4:30 PM	980, 1330	Prime Ticket	Clippers

NHL	Los Angeles Kings @ Chicago	5:30 PM	1150	FS West	Kings
Thursday, March 11th
C-MBK	Pac-10 Men's Tourney QF @ Staples Center	12:15 PM		FSN	Ticketmaster
Friday, March 12th
NBA	Los Angeles Clippers @ Charlotte	4:00 PM	980, 1220	Prime Ticket	Clippers

NHL	Los Angeles Kings @ Dallas	5:30 PM	1150		Kings

NBA	Los Angeles Lakers @ Phoenix	6:00 PM	710, 1220	Ch. 9	Lakers

C-MBK	Pac-10 Men's Tourney SF @ Staples Center	6:45 PM		FSN	Ticketmaster

NHL	Nashville @ Anaheim Ducks	7:00 PM	830	Prime Ticket	Ducks
Saturday, March 13th
C-MBK	Pac-10 Tourney Championship @ Staples Center	3:00 PM		Ch. 2	Ticketmaster

C-MBK	Big West Tourney Men's Championship @ Anaheim CC	7:00 PM		ESPN	Inquire



	The Los Angeles Sports Council is a non-profit civic organization whose primary purpose is to promote economic development through sports in the Los Angeles/Orange County area. On behalf of the community, the Sports Council bids against other cities for the right to host major sporting events, often staging or helping to stage events after successful bids. Founded in 1988, the Sports Council's efforts represent more than $1 billion in overall economic impact for the region and range from NCAA Championships to the Super Bowl, and from the U.S Olympic Trials to the World Cup. The Council also works in support of each of the area's established sports teams and facilities.
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