National Sports Beat (1/31-2/6/19)
January 31, 2019
Notes, quotes and things picked up on the run from coast-to-coast and all the stops in between and beyond.
Breaking News
- LACMA Showcases ‘Imagining Black Diasporas: 21st-Century Art and Poetics’ Exhibit
- Sheenway School and Culture Center — Educating Youth to Lead the Future Over 50 Years
- Record-Breaking Hate Crimes Against Black Angelenos on the Rise
- Los Angeles Rams and LAPD Spread Holiday Cheer with Annual Sleigh Ride
- Heather Hutt Sworn-in as Councilwoman for L.A.’s 10th District
- Visit Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza for Holiday Photos with Santa
- Homeless and Their Advocates Speak Out in New Film, ‘WE, the Vulnerable of LA’
- The Congressman Wore Sneakers: An Evening With Hakeem Jeffries
- Brotherhood Crusade Honors SEIU President April Verrett at 2024 Pioneer of African American Achievement Award Dinner
- Athletes in $2.8 billion college lawsuit tell judge they want to create a players’ association
- Cal, UNLV Inspire La Tijera Students at Day of Play
- Student Athlete of the Week: Koa Seymour
- Where Art Meets Purpose: The Dancing Odyssey of Dwight Rhoden
Brook Lopez
Lakers Open Regular Season on a New Level Against the Portland Trail Blazers
October 16, 2018
The newly revamped Los Angeles Lakers will debut with LeBron James as the headliner in a quest for the team’s first road win of the season as they open the much-anticipated regular season, with a visit to Portland as the team squares off against the Trail Blazers on Thursday, Oct. 18.
Undermanned Lakers Step Up in Loss to Utah Jazz
April 8, 2018
Although the depleted Lakers roster competed courageously in the first half, Utah combined for a 62-point effort in the second half.
Strong Second-Half Rally Helps Timberwolves Outlast the Lakers
April 7, 2018
The contending Minnesota Timberwolves keep their Playoff dreams alive earning their 46th victory after defeating the Lakers 113-96.
Lakers Frontcourt Lead in Win Over Mavericks
March 29, 2018
The Lakers made strong second half effort with defeat the Dallas Mavericks 103-93.
Lopez Helps Lakers Survive Magic
March 9, 2018
Despite the Los Angeles Lakers blowing a 14-point lead, they pulled off a suspenseful 109-108 victory against the Orlando Magic.
Former Maranatha Stand Out Returns Home in Lakers’ Victory
January 8, 2018
“It felt good to be back home and actually get on the court,” said Hawks rookie guard Tyler Dorsey. “All my family and everybody came.”
Clippers Rout Lakers in ‘Battle for L.A.: NBA Edition’
October 20, 2017
In a showcase of highflying dunks and exciting blocks, the Los Angeles Clippers beat the L.A. Lakers 108-92.
2017-18 Lakers Viewing Guide
October 19, 2017
Watching the Lakers prepare for this season was nothing short of a soap opera.
Lakers Acquire Brook Lopez, Kyle Kuzma In Trade With Brooklyn
June 29, 2017
The Los Angeles Lakers have acquired center Brook Lopez and forward Kyle Kuzma from the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for center Timofey Mozgov and guard D’Angelo Russell