Dodgers Defeat Diamondbacks in Season Opener
March 31, 2023
The Los Angeles Dodgers started their season on a high note, securing an 8-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. This is the first of a four-game series against Arizona.
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Student Athlete of the Week: Dechelle Brackett
March 30, 2023
Crenshaw senior Dechelle Brackett is a dual-sport athlete, competing in flag football and track. She is the captain of the Cougars girls flag football team.
Jackie Joyner Kersee’s New Book Helps Youth Achieve
March 30, 2023
Olympic track legend Jackie Joyner-Kersee released her first children’s book “Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Running for the Gold: Connecting Kids to Dreams.” She recently held a Q&A and book signing at People’s Independent Church in Los Angeles.
Mookie Betts Host Bowling Fundraiser
March 30, 2023
Dodgers star Mookie Betts hosted his first ever Mookie Betts + Friends Bowling Tournament at Lucky Strike at LA Live.
Angel City Loses to Gotham FC in Season Debut
March 27, 2023
Despite having a strong start, the Angel City Football Club fell to NJ/NY Gotham FC 1-2 in their home opener.
Student Athlete of the Week: Mariah Blake
March 23, 2023
Westchester junior forward Mariah Blake led the Lady Comets girls’ basketball team to the Open Division City Section Championship earlier this month.
Oya Apparel Battles Against Female Health Issues
March 23, 2023
Mitchella Gilbert, a product of the UCLA Anderson School of Management, created the athletic apparel line Oya that is centered around women’s health.
Magic Dominate Fourth Quarter To Beat Clippers 113-108
March 19, 2023
In the final minutes of the game, the Orlando Magic pushed the pace to defeat the Los Angeles Clippers 113-108.
Michigan State Bests USC in First Round of March Madness
March 18, 2023
A streaky offense down the stretch would give the USC Trojans men’s basketball team an early exit out of March Madness. The Michigan State Spartans defeated the Trojans 72-62 in the first round of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament.
Intuit Dome Gets Closer to Completion
March 16, 2023
The Intuit Dome, the new arena of the Los Angeles Clippers, reached their biggest construction milestone yet. Clippers players along with Intuit Dome staff and distinguished guests watched as the final steel beam was installed.
L.A. Sparks Build Roster With Respected, Talented Players
March 16, 2023
Throughout the free agency process, new Los Angeles Sparks head coach Curt Miller has been searching for quality players both on and off the court. This led him to sign guard Jasmine Thomas and Dearica Hamby along with re-signing guard Lexie Brown.
Student Athlete of the Week: Heaven Halibyton
March 16, 2023
Dorsey junior Heaven Halibyton is a dual-sport athlete, competing in basketball and volleyball. She has been on the varsity teams of both sports for two years.
King/Drew Football Contend in Inaugural Season
March 9, 2023
During the 2022-2023 season, their first season of existence, the King/Drew Golden Eagles football team had a 9-3 overall record and came in second in the Coliseum League with a 4-1 record. Their efforts got the Golden Eagles in the City Section Division II Quarterfinals. One student-athlete even received an athletic scholarship for Georgetown. After only playing one year of high school football, Kyler Dale will be playing on the Hoyas football team next fall. “I’m grateful for everything I have,” Dale said. “That was my main goal when starting football, try to get a scholarship, my mom doesn’t pay.”
Dodgers Star Trayce Thompson Inspires Youth at Baseball Clinic
March 9, 2023
The Dodgers Training Academy and LAUSD teamed up to raise awareness of fitness and baseball in the Black community. In honor of Black History Month, black students from local middle schools got a chance to attend a baseball clinic at Darby Park in Inglewood.