Columnist

Jim Alexander

Jim Alexander is an Inland Empire native who started with his hometown newspaper, The Press-Enterprise, longer ago than he cares to admit. He's been a sports columnist off and on since 1992, and a full-time columnist since 2010. Yes, he's opinionated, but no, that's not the only club in his bag. He's covered every major league and major sports beat in Southern California over the years, so not much surprises him any more. (And he and Justin Turner have this in common: Both attended Cal State Fullerton. Jim has no plans to replicate Turner's beard.)

Sports |
The Audible: Ron Washington, USC’s hoops prodigies and if Chip Kelly’s on the hot seat

November 9, 2023 at 2:18 p.m.

Columnists Jim Alexander and Mirjam Swanson discuss some of the week's news.

A reminder, from Huskies' 52-42 victory: Trying to outscore the opposition every week catches up with you.

College Sports |
Alexander: No defense in, or for, USC’s performance against Washington

November 5, 2023 at 1:31 a.m.

A reminder, from Huskies' 52-42 victory: Trying to outscore the opposition every week catches up with you.

The current playoff system means more inventory for TV networks, who aren’t getting people to watch anyway, but devalues the 162-game grind.

Sports |
Alexander: Here’s how to fix baseball’s postseason

November 3, 2023 at 8:51 p.m.

The current playoff system means more inventory for TV networks, who aren’t getting people to watch anyway, but devalues the 162-game grind.

SoCal News Group columnists Jim Alexander and Mirjam Swanson discuss the issues of the week.

Sports |
The Audible: Shohei’s destination, Harden’s arrival and what’s with Caleb?

November 2, 2023 at 9:31 p.m.

SoCal News Group columnists Jim Alexander and Mirjam Swanson discuss the issues of the week.

Why should we expect a guy who has demanded trades at his last three stops to be content now and with four high-maintenance players in your lineup, what happens when the ball stops moving at the offensive end?

Clippers |
Alexander: Clippers’ roll of the dice with Harden trade is too risky

October 31, 2023 at 10:57 p.m.

Why should we expect a guy who has demanded trades at his last three stops to be content now and with four high-maintenance players in your lineup, what happens when...

The epitome of the Gutty Lil' Bruin is now immortalized in bronze at the Rose Bowl.

Sports |
Alexander: Honoring Terry Donahue, seminal figure of UCLA’s football legacy

October 29, 2023 at 8:58 a.m.

The epitome of the Gutty Lil' Bruin is now immortalized in bronze at the Rose Bowl.

With the team again struggling when James was off the court, Coach Darvin Ham cast aside the minutes restriction on his superstar in Thursday night’s home opener against the Suns.

Lakers |
Alexander: For LeBron James, rest is good … but Laker wins are better

October 27, 2023 at 11:56 a.m.

With the team again struggling when James was off the court, Coach Darvin Ham cast aside the minutes restriction on his superstar in Thursday night’s home opener against the Suns.