Tennessee State has taken its biggest step yet toward becoming the first historically Black college and university to introduce ice hockey by hiring Duanté Abercrombie as the Tigers’ head coach.
The Los Angeles Sparks draftees are eager to bring their knowledge to the pro level for training camp.
“Henry would be as thrilled as I am to see his statue at the National Baseball Hall of Fame,” expressed Aaron’s widow Billye Aaron. “His life embodied hope and perseverance, inspiring generations to pursue their dreams despite obstacles. This tribute is a testament to his love for the game and his desire to inspire young boys and girls everywhere.”
In honor of Jackie Robinson Day, the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) introduced the Dodgers Dreamteam Coaches Playbook during a coaches training in Long Beach. The Playbook is based on the nine core values of Robinson, which includes integrity, determination, and teamwork.
The Morningside Monarchs girl’s basketball team recently made history during their run in the Division 4A Southern Section playoffs.
In the 2024 WNBA Draft, the Los Angeles Sparks selected Stanford forward Cameron Brink, Tennessee forward Rickea Jackson and Southern Cal forward McKenzie Forbes.
Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams, the popular pick to be the No. 1 selection overall, will be among 13 prospects attending the first round of the NFL draft in Detroit on April 25.
The Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres hit a combined eight home runs in their first meeting of the 2024 season. However, the Padres would come out victorious, securing an 8-7 win in extra innings.
Long before the Bronco chase gripped a national television audience and the “Trial of the Century” captivated the country, O.J. Simpson was making his mark on the football field.
Typically it is not common to see Black girls playing softball, but Olivia Madkins is making a difference at Columbia.
With the summer on the horizon, more Los Angeles County residents will be making pools and lakes their primary destination. L.A. County Parks are currently recruiting lifeguards of diverse backgrounds for the summer.
After being interim head coach for most of the 2023 season, Vincent Jefferson will be taking the helm of the Cathedral Phantoms football team for the 2024 season. Jefferson has not only been on the coaching staff for 13 years, but he also taught at the school for 10 years.
USC freshman sensation Juju Watkins was first featured as Student Athlete of the Week on February 28, 2019. At that time, she was an eighth grader whose proficient gameplay on-court garnered the attention of pro athletes and fans. It was just an early part of her journey toward her record-breaking freshman season with the USC Women of Troy basketball team.
The South Carolina Gamecocks ended their perfect season with a win over the Iowa Hawkeyes 87-75. South Carolina displayed a high level of teamwork and competitiveness throughout the season, with a 38-0 overall record.
Cal State LA assistant men’s basketball coach Michael Cooper, a five-time National Basketball Association champion during a legendary career with the Los Angeles Lakers, has been elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.