Student Athlete of the Week: Kody Gaines
January 11, 2024
Serra freshman Kody Gaines will start his high school career in baseball this spring. He also played on the football team this past season.
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Student Athlete of the Week: Amahgee Kegler
December 7, 2023
Hawkins senior Amahgee Kegler used his talent and leadership skills to make the Hawks football team a contender in the Metro League. His abilities at the running back position helped the Hawks earn a 5-5 overall record and a 3-1 Metro League record.
The Story and Tradition of Miami Hurricanes Superfan Honoring His Brother
October 27, 2023
College football across the country brings families and communities together, providing a sense of belonging. The Miami Hurricanes football program holds a special place in Shelton Douthett’s heart and is the reason he continues to carry on the legacy of his late brother, Wayne, who passed away from pneumonia in 2009.
Veteran Coach Marguet Miller Starts a New Phase At SouthWest
October 19, 2023
Veteran coach Marguet Miller is now the head coach of the Southwest Cougars football team. Miller, who coached at West Los Angeles College for 14 seasons, mentioned how the move is a benefit to him and the program.
Student Athlete of the Week: Semaj Williams
October 19, 2023
Los Angeles High School junior Semaj Williams is a dual sport athlete, competing in football and soccer.
Crenshaw Battled in Fourth Quarter to Best Dorsey 37-34
October 15, 2023
The Crenshaw Cougars rallied in the face of a 16-point deficit in the fourth quarter to secure a 37-34 victory over the Dorsey Dons. The well-attended game had spectators on both sides on their feet down to the final seconds of regulation.
Hawkins’ Second-Half Rally Defeats View Park
October 1, 2023
The Hawkins Hawks executed their 32-8 victory over the View Park Knights with their strong rushing game. Every touchdown the Hawks made were on the ground.
“Locker Room Limbo: Real Boston Richey’s Music Video Prompts “FAMU” Football Investigation”
August 3, 2023
On July 25th The Florida A&M University (FAMU) football team resumed football-related activities, after being cleared by Vice-President and Director of Athletics Tiffani Dawn-Sykes.
Student Athlete of the Week: Kenyon Agurs
June 22, 2023
Recent Inglewood graduate Kenyon Agurs is heading to Colorado State University to contribute to their football team in the fall. Agurs was named “Mr. Inglewood” after competing in basketball, football, and track and field during his high school career.
Jim Brown, All-Time NFL Great and Social Activist, Dead at 87
May 19, 2023
Pro Football Hall of Famer Jim Brown, the unstoppable running back who retired at the peak of his brilliant career to become an actor as well as a prominent civil rights advocate during the 1960s, has died. He was 87.
Student Athlete of the Week: Isaiah Harris
February 9, 2023
Isaiah Harris is a multisport athlete at Washington Prep. He is a wide receiver, wing, and sprinter with plans of also playing baseball.
L.A. Bowl Teams Visit Local School for Day of Play
January 12, 2023
The Jimmy Kimmel L.A. Bowl gave back to the community by hosting a Day of Play for students at La Tijera Charter Academy. Student Athletes from Washington State and Fresno State visited the school to lead the youth through drills in various sports, including basketball, soccer, and football.
Student Athlete of the Week: Shawn Pringle
December 8, 2022
During his first year playing varsity, Los Angeles high school junior Shawn Pringle took on the onus of being the quarterback for the Romans. In the 10 games they played, Pringle made 60 passes for 1494 yards and 19 touchdowns.
Colorado hires Deion Sanders to turn around football program
December 7, 2022
Deion Sanders is taking over as head coach at Colorado, bringing his charisma and larger-than-life persona to a beleaguered Pac-12 program that’s plunged to the bottom of college football. The deal was announced Saturday night by CU athletic director Rick George. The Pro Football Hall of Famer has been at Jackson State, a historically Black college that plays in the NCAA’s second tier of Division I, since 2020. Sanders has guided the Tigers to consecutive Southwestern Athletic Conference titles. The Tigers beat Southern in the SWAC championship game Saturday in Jackson, Mississippi, and a few hours later Colorado announced he was coming
Ready Life Finds Support Through Football
December 1, 2022
Ready Life was created to provide financial tools to people to start generational wealth. The app allows its users to get a mortgage by showing a history of their paid bills instead of using a credit score.