August 9: Jesse Owens won his 4th gold medal at the Berlin Olympics, making him the first man to do so, 1936
August 9, 2021
August 9: Jesse Owens won his 4th gold medal at the Berlin Olympics, making him the first man to do so, 1936
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Charger Girls to Host Open-Call Audition in Front of Downtown LA Skyline
May 17, 2019
On Sunday, May 19, hundreds of talented dancers will compete for a coveted spot on the world-renowned Charger Girls, one of professional sports’ most respected cheer and dance teams. With the Chargers slated to play as many as four national primetime games at home in 2019, including two on NBC’s Sunday Night Football, perhaps the biggest highlight for the newest Charger Girls will be the opportunity to perform on an international stage when the Bolts host the Kansas City Chiefs at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on Nov.18.
Kenyan Runner Sets New World Record
September 21, 2018
Kipchoge smashed the previous world record by compatriot Dennis Kimetto by a massive one minutes and 16 seconds, clocking 2 hours, 01 minute and 39 seconds , setting a new world record and cutting his own personal best by well over a minute. The 33-year-old had won twice before in Berlin.
Charger Girls Bring Open-Call Auditions to the South Bay
May 11, 2018
Dancers will be vying for 28 spots on the 2018 squad and the opportunity to perform in the U.K. when the Chargers and Titans meet Oct. 21 at Wembley Stadium.
Artist moves civil rights icon Rosa Parks’ home to Germany
April 14, 2017
The unlikely location is the result of the financial crisis of 2008 and Detroit’s dramatic decline.