Biography
Bill Dwyre was sports editor of The Times for 25 years until he stepped down in May '06 to write a twice-weekly column.
Dwyre, 62, was ...
Who will win British Open? The answer, my friend, is blowing in the wind
July 13, 2011
From Sandwich, England — Expect this weekend's British Open to be the tournament of the big, bad wolf.
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Rory McIlroy keeps his spikes on the ground
July 12, 2011
From Sandwich, England — Tuesday was the kind of day the British dearly love when it comes to their golf.
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At the British Open, a bunker mentality is required
July 11, 2011
It is time for the annual visit to the Field of Nightmares for our United States pro golfers.
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Boxer Victor Ortiz is starting to demand respect
July 8, 2011
Welterweight boxer Victor Ortiz is barely beginning his run of fame and fortune and already there's a book title just waiting for him: "From Living in Trailers to Flying on Lear Jets."
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Noor deserves a resting place befitting a champion
June 20, 2011
Poor old Noor should be allowed to rest in peace. He earned that with a thoroughbred racing season in 1950 that track old-timers remember fondly.
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Rory McIlroy could be golf's next superstar, without the baggage
June 19, 2011
Sunday at the U.S. Open was a day devoid of drama and dripping with adoration.
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It's all but over for Rory McIlroy … again
June 18, 2011
From Bethesda, Md.
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Rory McIlroy goes where no golfer has gone before at U.S. Open
June 17, 2011
From Bethesda, Md.
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Defending U.S. Open champion Graeme McDowell doesn't look back
June 16, 2011
From Bethesda, Md. — The day at the U.S. Open belonged to his young friend and countryman Rory McIlroy, who shot 65 and led by three.
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At U.S. Open, honors course awaits high schooler
June 15, 2011
From Bethesda, Md. — The U.S. Open golf tournament is no place for child's play, but Beau Hossler will tee it up anyway here Thursday.
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Phil Mickelson is the main man at U.S. Open
June 14, 2011
From Bethesda, Md. — It is wrong to think of Phil Mickelson as an elder statesman of the game he plays. He will turn 41 Thursday. That's hardly elderly, hardly in the category of Tom Watson, Jack Nicklaus or Arnold Palmer.
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Oscar Pistorius' Olympic dream may be the pinnacle of overcoming
June 13, 2011
To best understand the athletic pursuits of Oscar Pistorius, it would be ideal to walk a mile in his shoes. Except, we can't.
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For the Angels, things are far from heavenly
June 10, 2011
Friends, Romans, Angels fans. Lend me your ears. We come to bury your team, not praise it.
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At U.S. Open qualifying in Glendale, emotional swings are par for the course
June 6, 2011
Venerable Oakmont Country Club in Glendale was a field of dreams Monday. Also, a place of nightmares.
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Russell Martin is one who got away
June 3, 2011
Russell Martin is in town, and his presence triggers thoughts of a movie.
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Can this Chavez be more than a junior achiever in the ring?
June 2, 2011
The promotional label on Saturday night's boxing card at Staples Center is, for the moment, mostly wishful thinking.
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Golf is in a mad scramble
May 30, 2011
Golf is a disease that invades your blood cells and usually becomes incurable.
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Drug accusations against Lance Armstrong should be taken more seriously
May 28, 2011
The most troubling thing about the current drug accusation against Lance Armstrong is that, at first blush, it doesn't seem to be all that troubling.
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Mario Andretti isn't finished with the Indianapolis 500
May 23, 2011
If Mario Andretti were one of those entitled, sulking athletes who frequent the sports pages these days, he'd be nowhere near the ceremonies celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Indianapolis 500.
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Shackleford wins the Preakness and spoils any Triple Crown hopes
May 21, 2011
From Baltimore
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With Triple Crown hopes, horse racing has a second leg to stand on
May 20, 2011
From Baltimore
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Resignation of Dick Ebersol is huge blow to the Olympics
May 20, 2011
The ultimate Olympic gold medalist has left the podium. Dick Ebersol resigned as head of NBC Sports on Thursday.
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Preakness Stakes is affected by overcrowded Kentucky Derby field
May 18, 2011
The argument can be made that the first and most prestigious jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown is a rhinestone.
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Novak Djokovic having an 'amazing' tennis season
May 16, 2011
The French Open begins this weekend, and the toast of tennis is not Rafael Nadal.
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John Wooden, the poet laureate of reason, kindness and decency
June 13, 2010
Reprinted from the Los Angeles Times magazine, March 29, 1998
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Jack Kramer dies at 88; champion ushered in era of pro tennis
September 14, 2009
Tennis legend Jack Kramer, considered by many the most influential person in the game in the last 60 years, died late Saturday night at his home in Los Angeles. He was 88.
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Roger Clemens gets some unsolicited tough advice
February 19, 2008
Right now, the Clemens situation is pretty simple. Roger is over and out.
