Eric Kendricks Gives Free Tires, Car Service
March 7, 2024
NFL free agent Eric Kendricks partnered with Bridgestone and Acceler8 to provide free car servicing and tire installations to eight families from the Los Angeles area.
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Football
Student Athlete of the Week: Christian Dixon
March 7, 2024
This spring, wide receiver Cristian Dixon will be graduating from the University of Michigan. Dixon was a former Mater Dei stand out, making 35 receptions for 611 yards and six touchdowns in his junior year.
Chargers Educate and Uplift During Black History Month
March 2, 2024
In honor of Black History Month, the Los Angeles Chargers hosted two inspiring events for students from the team’s educational program, Bolt Academy, and youth athletes from the Snoop Youth Football League.
Jennifer King’s Historic Role with the Chicago Bears
March 1, 2024
Typically, it is uncommon to find women working in the NFL because historically, it has been seen as a male-dominated field.
Rams, Kinsey Collection Honors Kenny Washington
February 22, 2024
Bernard Kinsey, the co-founder of the Kinsey African American Art & History Collection, noted how his son curated the exhibit at SoFi.
Student Athlete of the Week: De’Marion Brown
February 8, 2024
Senior De’Marion Brown helped the Jordan Bulldogs earn their first CIF City Section Championship since 1980. He plays a variety of positions with the Bulldogs, including wide receiver, cornerback, linebacker, and quarterback.
Running with a Purpose: Walter Payton’s Dual Legacy in the NFL and Philanthropy
February 2, 2024
Walter Payton, often known as “Sweetness,” was a football legend who left an incredible mark on the game. The iconic running back amazed fans with his incredible speed, agility, and determination on the field.
Black NFL Pioneers
February 1, 2024
Notable figures in Black NFL history
Student Athlete of the Week: Saniaya Johnson
February 1, 2024
Serra junior Saniaya Johnson competed in track and field, basketball, volleyball and soccer in her youth. She felt that basketball is her calling.
Dorsey Hosts Sports Clinic With Castlemont High School
January 25, 2024
During the high school football season, the Dorsey Dons football team partnered with Castlemont high school of Oakland to host a sports clinic with the students at Baldwin Hills Elementary School.
Student Athlete of the Week: Donce’ Lewis
January 25, 2024
Crenshaw senior quarterback Donce’ Lewis helped lead the Cougars football team to the CIF City Section Championship for two consecutive seasons. During his junior year, he helped the Cougars win the City Section title.
Jerod Mayo’s Milestone as the Patriots’ First Black Head Coach
January 21, 2024
In the National Football League (NFL), it is not common to witness Black coaches being granted opportunities for head coaching positions.
Dreams to Reality for Peyton Woodyard
January 18, 2024
Imagine waking up on New Year’s Day to jump on the football team charter bus of your dream school: The University of Alabama. The charter bus traveled to the Grandaddy of Them All, the College Football Playoff (CFP) Semifinals at the Rose Bowl. That was the life of early enrollee safety Peyton Woodyard of St. John Bosco in Bellflower, CA.
How C.J. Stroud’s Breakout Rookie Season led the Texans to a Playoff Berth
January 13, 2024
Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud has had no problem excelling in his first NFL season helping his team clinch a playoff berth under first-year head coach DeMeco Ryans.
Student Athlete of the Week: Kody Gaines
January 11, 2024
Serra freshman Kody Gaines will start his high school career in baseball this spring. He also played on the football team this past season.