https://pjmedia.com/rogerlsimon/2009/05/05/laker-embarrassment-and-some-good-reading/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 23:24:30 -0400<![CDATA[Let&#8217;s hope last night&#8217;s Laker wipe-out by the Houston Rockets was caused by Kobe Bryant&#8217;s sore throat, but it sure looked like a more serious problem than that. Anyway, the less said about that, the better. Wait &#8217;til Wednesday! (David Thomson stop grinning.)]]>Tue, 05 May 2009 07:26:56 -0400<![CDATA[Roger L. Simon]]>https://pjmedia.com/roger-l-simon/2009/05/05/laker-embarrassment-and-some-good-reading-n217055