Ex-NFL coach Hue Jackson to take over at Grambling
December 11, 2021
Former Cleveland Browns and Oakland Raiders head coach Hue Jackson is taking over as the coach of Grambling’s storied football program.
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Investigation Continuing Into Killing of Rapper in Inglewood
December 10, 2021
The investigation was continuing today into the killing of Compton rapper Slim 400, who was gunned down in Inglewood. The shooting was reported about 8 p.m. Wednesday at Manchester Boulevard and Seventh Avenue.
‘Halftime Game’ commercial features 2 HBCU marching bands
December 4, 2021
Marching bands from two historically Black universities are being featured in a new PepsiCo TV commercial that airs for the first time this weekend.
Reaction to death of Lee Elder, 1st Black golfer at Masters
November 30, 2021
“Lee Elder was a pioneer, and in so many ways. Yes, he was the first black golfer to play in the Masters Tournament, but that simply underlined the hard work Lee put in to further the cause of everyone who has a dream to play on the PGA Tour and perhaps thinks there were too many barriers before them….”
USC Set to Introduce New Football Coach
November 29, 2021
Lincoln Riley is scheduled to be introduced as USC’s football coach today one day after his unexpected hiring after five seasons as Oklahoma’s coach drew praise from Trojan legends and college football analysts.
Student Athlete of the Week: Jayli Nealy
November 25, 2021
Jayli Nealy has been making the Irvine Valley women’s volleyball team a contending force. They go into the postseason with a 16-5 overall record and a 12-4 record in the Orange Empire Conference.
Words of the Week – A Reason To Be Thankful
November 24, 2021
Believers can praise and worship the Lord because they know the Lord and they knew what the Lord had done. They knew of the goodness of the Lord.
Here is a complete list of nominations announced today for the 64th Grammy Awards:
November 24, 2021
Record of the Year “I Still Have Faith in You,” ABBA “Freedom,” Jon Batiste “I Get a Kick Out of You,” Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga “Peaches,” Justin Bieber featuring Daniel Caesar & Giveon “Right on Time,” Brandi Carlile “Kiss Me More,” Doja Cat featuring SZA “Happier Than Ever,” Billie Eilish “Montero (Call Me by Your Name),” Lil Nas X “Drivers License,” Olivia Rodrigo “Leave the Door Open,” Silk Sonic Album of the Year “We Are,” Jon Batiste “Love for Sale,” Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga “Justice (Triple Chucks Deluxe),” Justin Bieber “Planet Her (Deluxe),” Doja Cat “Happier Than Ever,”
Lois Andrews, a Mainstay of New Orleans Music Scene, Dies
November 22, 2021
Lois Nelson Andrews, a New Orleans cultural icon who led countless processions as grand marshal of jazz funerals and second-line parades, has died. She was 69.
LA County: No Evidence to Support Vanessa Bryant’s Claims in `Photos’ Lawsuit
November 22, 2021
Attorneys for Los Angeles County argued in a court filing today that Vanessa Bryant’s claim of emotional distress caused by the alleged sharing of photos taken at the scene of the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant, the couple’s 13-year-old daughter and seven others is based on “hypothetical harm” since the images were never publicly circulated.
County Approves $2.5M Settlement of Suits Related to Kobe Bryant Crash
November 2, 2021
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors today approved a $2.5 million settlement for two families suing over the unauthorized sharing of photos of the Kobe Bryant helicopter crash, in which their loved ones also were killed.
Los Angeles Chargers Set To Construct New Team Headquarters and Training Facility on 14-Acre Site in El Segundo
November 1, 2021
The Los Angeles Chargers today announced that the team has reached an agreement with Continental Development Corporation and Mar Ventures, Inc. to construct its new corporate headquarters and training facility on a 14-acre site in El Segundo, CA.
Lakers Sign Jay Huff to Two-Way Contract
October 18, 2021
The Los Angeles Lakers have signed Jay Huff to a two-way contract, it was announced today.
Now question in NFL is: Does Gruden reflect broader culture?
October 15, 2021
Current and former players and others around the league have varying opinions about a key question that arose in light of the racist, homophobic and misogynistic thoughts expressed by Jon Gruden in emails he wrote from 2011-18, when he was an ESPN analyst between coaching jobs, to then-Washington club executive Bruce Allen: Just how pervasive are those sorts of attitudes around the sport these days?
Jon Gruden Resigns as Raiders Coach Over Offensive Emails
October 12, 2021
Jon Gruden has resigned as coach of the Las Vegas Raiders after emails he sent before being hired in 2018 contained racist, homophobic and misogynistic comments.