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
- Davis Honored with Advocacy Award at State NAACP Conference
- OUCH! This One Really Hurts. Vice President Kamala Harris Loses Her Bid to be America’s First Female President
- Heather Hutt and Other Sentinel-endorsed Candidates Win Big in Local Races
- KCAL9/CBS2 Anchor Chauncy Glover Dies at 39
- Quincy Jones, Music Titan Who Worked With Everyone From Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, Dies At 91
- Compton-Woodley Airport Centennial Celebrates Black Contributions to Aviation
- A New Vision – Brandon Lamar’s Bid for NAACP Pasadena President
- NAACP California-Hawaii State Convention Highlights Black Voter Engagement, and More
- Vote Early, Vote Now! Empowering California’s Voters in 2024
- KAMALA HARRIS WILL BE AMERICA’S 47th PRESIDENT
- LAWA, L.A. County Bring Jobs to Taste of Soul
- Bakewell Media Sounds for the Soul Stage Totally Rocked Crenshaw Blvd.!
- State of Black Los Angeles Highlights Future of Communities of Color
- USC, Dorsey High, and Price School Band kick-off Taste of Soul
- Taste of Soul Fills Crenshaw Blvd. with Hundreds of Thousands of People
- Darnell Hunt Leads UCLA as Interim Chancellor
- Chrysalis Brings Job Opportunities to Taste of Soul Festival
- Bakewell Media ‘Sounds for the Soul’ Stage Presents Tony! Toni! Toné! Featuring Dwayne Wiggins at Taste of Soul
- It’s Here – the 19th Annual Taste of Soul Family Festival!
- Enjoy Church on the ‘Shaw at Brenda Marsh-Mitchell Gospel Stage
- Kamlager-Dove Secures $1.6 Million for Butterfly’s Haven
- Groundbreaking Reporter Warren Wilson Passes Away
- Brotherhood Crusade Gives Away Bikes to Community Youth
- Eric Benét Headlines KJLH Stage at Taste of Soul
- Jim McDonnell Named Next Chief of Los Angeles Police Department
- Newsom Signs Black Caucus Bills; Advocates Question ‘Reparations’ Description
- L.A. Urban League, NBC4, and Telemundo 52 Present State of Black Los Angeles
- Seventh Annual United Against Hate Week Launches from Watts
- Local Health Providers Offer Free Medical Services at Taste of Soul
- Attorney Fani Willis Addresses L.A. Community Members Supporting Her Race In Georgia
- Marqueece Harris-Dawson Elected as L.A. City Council President
- Q&A on Taste of Soul with Crystal Williams, Community Relations Manager at SoCalGas
- Costco is Coming to South Los Angeles
- Davóne Tines Unpacks the Legacy of Paul Robeson at Zipper Hall
- Black Caucus Members Weigh Next Steps for Reparations in California
- Celebrating Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson at The Ebell of LA
- Black Community Unites to Re-Elect L.A. Mayor Karen Bass
- L.A. Sentinel Visits Western States Carpenters South L.A. Training Center
- Street Named in Honor of Watts Activist `Sweet’ Alice Harris
- Tito Jackson, Member of Jackson 5, Dies at 70
- Councilwoman Heather Hutt Holds Campaign Kick-Off
- Food Bank of Southern California Antes Up Under New CEO
- Kamala Harris Trounces Donald Trump in First Presidential Debate
- Richard Alatorre, Pioneering Chicano Activist, Passes at 81
- Mayor Warren and the Impact of Local Officials
- Chay Robinson Develops Athletic Scholars
- Dodgers Achieve World Series Glory
- Future Icons Philip Johnson: Filmmaking with Fun and Focus
- The Robey Theatre Company Celebrates 30 Years of Black Storytelling
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