Quick Hitters

Morning Briefing could be more enjoyable were Mal Florence to use material from comedy writers who actually are funny.

STEVE ROSS

Beverly Hills

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I see Dan Gadzuric has decided to leave UCLA and turn pro after next season. Some club teams in Turkey must be pretty excited about that.

BOB SKUBE

El Segundo

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Hey, Jason Kapono: Does the name Tommy Maddox mean anything to you? If not, ask around.

MER VALDEZ

Long Beach

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Hey, I saw that the U.S. Olympic team is sending Tommy Lasorda to Sydney. Do you think they can keep him?

JESUS SOLANO

Los Angeles