The Honda Battle of the Bands (HBOB) started off Black History Month the right way as six HBCUs filled SoFi stadium with their iconic sound. The members of each band put in hard work and dedication to execute a spectacular show on the west coast. Honda donated $50,000 to each band.
The Philadelphia Eagles have claimed victory in Super Bowl LIX, defeating the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. The game was a showcase of talent, including several players hailing from the Los Angeles area who played key roles.
Those were the mantras Madison Keys turned to as she confronted the most significant points of her tennis career, trapped in the cauldron of a third set that was tied at 5-all, 30-all in the Australian Open final against two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka on Saturday.
Over 600 middle school students from Inglewood and Compton recently gathered at SoFi Stadium for the inaugural STEAM event hosted in partnership with the Los Angeles Rams and Quidel Ortho.
“Unstoppable” (Prime Video) is an empowering family film that will pull at your heartstrings. It’s inspired by the true story of Anthony Robles, who was born with one leg and became the NCAA wrestling champion in 2011.
Dr. Marlon Moncrieffe chronicled the history, trials, and triumphs of Black cyclists in his book “New Black Cyclones – Racism, Representation and Revolutions of Power in Cycling.”
As the people of Los Angeles and its surrounding communities begin the long recovery from the region’s devastating fires, 12 professional sports organizations – Angel City FC, the Angels, Chargers, Clippers, Dodgers, Ducks, Galaxy, Kings, LAFC, Lakers, Rams and Sparks – have pledged a combined donation of more than $8 million to support victims in need, as well as those fighting the fires.
Sports highlights of 2024
Angel City FC recently partnered with L.A. Care to host a soccer clinic at Ross Snyder Recreation Center for youth from Girls Play LA (GPLA). ACFC attacker Messiah Bright visited the clinic to hold a Q&A session and participate in the drills with the GPLA youth.
The athletes whose lawsuit against the NCAA is primed to pave the way for schools to pay them directly also want a players’ association to represent them in the complex contract negotiations that have overtaken the sport.
Senior golfer Koa Seymour recently signed to compete at Cal State Fullerton. Seymour noted how she enjoyed the campus; she also developed a strong relationship with the coach and players.
The Women of Troy won their fifth straight game in their 89-40 victory over the Fresno State Bulldogs. USC handled the pace, scoring 23 fast-break points and 42 points in the paint. Their defense would hold the Bulldogs to 20 points in the first half.
Hollywood Park partnered with NBA legend Baron Davis and his Black Santa Brand to host the third annual WinterFest. While WinterFest provided family fun and entertainment, it uplifted local businesses and raised awareness of pickleball.
A strong third quarter helped the No. 4 Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeat the USC Trojans 49-35. Sophomore quarterback Jayden Maiava had 360 passing yards, over twice as many yards as Notre Dame senior quarterback Riley Leonard.
Chargers legend Shawne “Lights Out” Merriman has put himself into the world of MMA through his company Lights Out Extreme Fighting.