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The Los Angeles Rams started their training camp at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles for the first-time last week, and there's a lot of optimism surrounding the team. The preparation and development so far indicate promising improvements in several key areas, from a revamped offensive line to a potentially explosive wide receiver core. With a blend of seasoned talent and emerging rookies, the Rams are positioning themselves for a strong season ahead. Just over a week into training...
The Los Angeles Chargers reported to training camp on July 23, at their new practice facility, The Bolt, in El Segundo, California. This move marks their transition from Costa Mesa, where they spent six years at the Jack Hammett Sports Complex. Unfortunately following practice on Wednesday, July 31, their star quarterback Justin Herbert was diagnosed with an injury to the plantar fascia in his right foot. The Charger doctors say he needs to rest the foot in a boot for the at least two weeks so...
As new Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh likes to say, "Who's got it better than us?" The answer of course is, "No one!" The 2024 Los Angeles Chargers look like a new team. From their new state-of-the art practice facility in El Segundo known as "The Bolt" to the new coaching staff and the many new faces on the team, it seems like a new beginning for the 2024 Chargers. On Wednesday, July 24, Harbaugh was asked what the first day of training camp felt like. "It feels like being born....
The Dodgers selected the contract of right-handed pitcher River Ryan and designated left-handed pitcher James Paxton for assignment. Ryan, 25, will make his Major League debut this evening against the Giants. He made eight appearances between the Arizona Complex League, Rancho Cucamonga and Oklahoma City, posting a 2.22 ERA with 33 strikeouts in 24.1 innings. His last five starts were with Oklahoma, posting a 2.76 ERA with 19 strikeouts in 16.1 innings. He has spent three seasons in the minor...
The Chargers have moved from Costa Mesa with a new head coach, Jim Harbaugh and a brand-new practice facility in El Segundo called The Bolt. It's a beautiful new headquarters for the Chargers who are looking to get back to the postseason after last season's struggles. Here are some takeaways from the first week of training camp. Starting things slowly Coach Harbaugh came into camp with a ton of enthusiasm. "It's like New Year's Day. It feels like being born. It feels like coming out of the womb,...
The NBA summer league in Las Vegas ended last week with the Los Angeles Clippers finishing summer league play with a 4-1 record after coming up short 99-98 in the semifinal game against the Memphis Grizzlies. A few players stood out for Los Angeles and are hoping to potentially earn a spot on the team and get consistent minutes on the court. These are some of the names Clipper coaches and fans should have their eyes on when training camp starts in a few weeks. Jordan Miller I'll start with, Jord...
Many Olympic athletes and representatives from diverse backgrounds and life experiences since the early 1900s have called Culver City their home in recognition of a community that embraces the 2024 Paris Olympic Games theme: “Worlds we share, where individuals from a variety of cultures and backgrounds reach new heights together...” Embodying that message of Olympic spirit and sportsmanship, Culver City High School alumnus Isaiah Jewett and a Botswana challenger helped each other to their fee...
The UCLA men's basketball team will face Gonzaga in a multi-year series over the 2024-25 and 2025-26 seasons at neutral-site venues in Los Angeles and Seattle. The Bruins will take on Gonzaga at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. Intuit Dome will serve as the Los Angeles Clippers' new home venue this fall and is located approximately 14 miles south of UCLA's campus. UCLA will travel north to face Gonzaga at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle the following season, on Saturday,...
The Dodgers selected the contract of right-handed pitcher River Ryan and designated left-handed pitcher James Paxton for assignment. Ryan, 25, will make his Major League debut this evening against the Giants. He made eight appearances between the Arizona Complex League, Rancho Cucamonga and Oklahoma City, posting a 2.22 ERA with 33 strikeouts in 24.1 innings. His last five starts were with Oklahoma, posting a 2.76 ERA with 19 strikeouts in 16.1 innings. He has spent three seasons in the minor...
The Los Angeles Urban League is hosting its annual Celebrity Golf Tournament on July 29, 2024, at the Calabasas Country Club, 4515 Park Entrada, Calabasas, CA 91302. The star studded fundraising event brings together community leaders, celebrities, and corporate partners for an afternoon of golf that supports and transforms young people's, individuals', and families' lives, building a better, healthier community. The annual event raises funds to support the Los Angeles Urban League's critical pr...
The Los Angeles Dodgers agreed to terms with 15 of their 18 selections from the 2024 First Year Player Draft, including all players selected in the first 10 rounds. The class is headlined by Kellon Lindsey, who was selected with the 23rd overall pick in the 2024 Draft. The Florida native was ranked as the 29th overall prospect on MLB.com, slashing .403/.567/597 with nine extra-base hits and 15 RBI in 25 games this season at Hardee High School in Wauchula, Florida. The Dodger 2024 signings...
From the 1932 LA Olympic Games, when Culver City's Helms Bakery served as the official bread provider for the Olympians, to the 1984 Olympics, when the LA Organizing Committee built its headquarters in Culver City, and now, in preparation for the 2028 LA Games, the Heart of Screenland has been a trailblazer in the modern history of the Olympic movement. Local families and officials have housed, trained, counseled, and sponsored Olympians for the past century, promoting the Games' ideals of blend...
The UCLA men's basketball team will face Gonzaga in a multi-year series over the 2024-25 and 2025-26 seasons at neutral-site venues in Los Angeles and Seattle. The Bruins will take on Gonzaga at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. Intuit Dome will serve as the Los Angeles Clippers' new home venue this fall and is located approximately 14 miles south of UCLA's campus. UCLA will travel north to face Gonzaga at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle the following season, on Saturday,...
The Los Angeles Clippers and Jazz have agreed to a sign-and-trade deal involving Russell Westbrook, 35, who is expected to join the Nuggets after Utah waives the former MVP and buys out the remainder of his contract. According to Wojnarowski, sources state that the Clippers will receive guard Kris Dunn from the Jazz for Westbrook, a second-round draft pick swap and cash. Dunn is reportedly headed to the Clippers on a three-year, $17 million deal as part of the sign-and-trade. Westbrook is the...
The Culver City high school varsity passing league football tournament started at 9 a.m. last Saturday with 14 very competitive schools varying for the championship. When it was all over Saturday afternoon North Torrance walked away with the championship trophy after they beat Culver City five touchdowns to four. Passing tournaments feature quarterbacks, receivers, defensive backs and linebackers. The tournament, which started on Friday featuring freshmen and junior varsity teams showcased...
Dodgers Alumni Weekend, a three-day celebration of many of the team's key players since the club moved west in 1958, will take place at Dodger Stadium from Friday, August 9 through Sunday, August 11, during the team's series against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Dodgers will commemorate nearly 40 integral members of their franchise history, along with new recognitions for Hall of Famer and former Dodgers owner Walter F. O'Malley and outfielders Dusty Baker and Matt Kemp. On August 9, before the...
NASCAR has announced that NASCAR Cup Series driver Daniel Suárez will plan to compete in the NASCAR Brasil Series' Special Edition, a tournament that runs parallel to the main competition, behind the wheel of a Chevrolet Camaro at Autódromo José Carlos Pace, better known as Interlagos, the weekend of August 2-4. While the world looks on to Paris for the 2024 Olympic Summer Games, Suárez will participate in another international competition. The Monterrey, Mexico native, who will already be in...
Los Angeles Sparks head coach Curt Miller reflected before one of the Sparks recent home games the game. "There's no simple way through it." The Sparks must work through their growing pains as a young team, even as some of their young pieces nurse injuries. In the Sparks have a clear vision and direction, but they struggle to close out games right now. They can and do compete with the WNBA's best for three and a half quarters but rarely four. When the pressure mounts in the fourth quarter, they...
The Los Angeles Lakers have announced they have engaged global sports, music and entertainment company, Wasserman as their exclusive commercial agency to pursue international sponsorships with world-class global brands. The engagement will extend the Lakers' reach, presence and impact worldwide as the organization expands its programming around the world. Brands looking to grow their business globally will have bespoke opportunities to align with the purple and gold, sharing in the rich legacy...
LeBron James will try to help the United States win the Gold Medal in men's basketball starting next week in Paris. Anthony Davis of the Lakers is also on the team. PHOTO BY...
LA CLIPPERS SIGN NICOLAS BATUM The LA Clippers have signed forward Nicolas Batum, it was announced by President of Basketball Operations Lawrence Frank. "It's hard to find a better connector with a higher IQ than Nico," said Frank. "We didn't want to lose him last year and we felt his absence. He plays the game the right way, which our fans appreciate, and so do we. We're thrilled to welcome back the battalion." Batum, 35, appeared in 60 games for the Philadelphia 76ers and Clippers last...
Los Angeles Sparks head coach Curt Miller reflected before one of the Sparks recent home games the game. "There's no simple way through it." The Sparks must work through their growing pains as a young team, even as some of their young pieces nurse injuries. In the Sparks have a clear vision and direction, but they struggle to close out games right now. They can and do compete with the WNBA's best for three and a half quarters but rarely four. When the pressure mounts in the fourth quarter, they...
While there are no moral victories in sports, the Los Angeles Sparks are several possessions away from having a respectable record instead of being 5-17 this season. It was evident once again in their last four games. Their Tuesday game against the Washington Mystics (5-17) at Crypto.com Arena on July 2, the Sparks went into the 4th quarter with a double-digit lead, only to find themselves down by two points when the final buzzer went off. That loss extended the Sparks losing streak to eight consecutive games. The following game last Friday...
The LA Clippers have signed forward Derrick Jones Jr., it was announced by President of Basketball Operations Lawrence Frank. "Derrick is an incredible athlete and a versatile defender who excels in transition and attacks the rim," said Frank. "As we experienced firsthand in the playoffs against Dallas, he can change a game with his length and activity. We are going to have a tenacious defense this season and DJJ will be a huge part of it." Jones Jr., 27, averaged a career-high 8.6 points, 3.3...
