The Los Angeles Rams defeated the Dallas Cowboys on opening night in their new five billion-dollar stadium. The only thing missing was thousands of fans from Southern California cheering them on. The Rams won 20-17 against a good team with stars such as Ezekiel Elliot, Dak Prescott, and Amari Cooper.
SoFi Stadium, the new home of the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers, hosted a virtual ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, September 8 marking the start of its inaugural year. The ceremony included Rams Owner/Chairman and SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park developer E. Stanley Kroenke, Chargers Owner/Chairman Dean Spanos and the city of Inglewood’s Mayor James T. Butts, with a video message from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. NFL Network’s Steve Wyche served as master of ceremonies.
With the COVID-19 pandemic transforming education into virtual learning, internet and computers are a must-have for students. Los Angeles Rams defensive lineman Sebastian Joseph-Day is donating laptops and internet hot spots to four Dreamer Scholar students in Watts from the I Have a Dream Foundation-Los Angeles (IHADLA).
Los Angeles Rams Head Coach SEAN McVAY has donated $25,000 to the Play Equity Fund, it was announced today. McVay’s donation was used to purchase footballs, jump ropes and other supplies for local students who lack access to play equipment.
The Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation partnered with the Los Angeles Rams cheerleaders to host a live stream cheer session for 1,100 youth. The event was part of a week-long Virtual Cheer Camp hosted by the Parks and Rec department.
USC today announced the death of David Lewis, an All-Conference outside linebacker who played a key role in the Trojans’ comeback win over Notre Dame in their 1974 national championship season.
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay recently hosted a “Chalk Talk” virtual leadership summit for Southern California High School football coaches.
The training facilities for Los Angeles professional teams opened recently, giving a glimmer of hope that sporting events will resume soon.
Last week, the NFL broadcasted their 2020 virtual Draft. Commissioner Roger Goodell announced draft picks from his basement with videos of cheering fans being streamed on a monitor behind him. First-round draft picks, coaches, and general managers had cameras set up in their homes for viewers to watch them celebrate as picks were announced.
The Los Angeles Rams recently held a career panel consisting African American members of their front office at Dorsey High School last month.
The fifth annual Upgrade LA: Meet the Decision Makers African American History Month Business Breakfast was held at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel on Thursday, February 27, 2020. Meet the Decision Makers celebrated two dynamic, high profile officials – Hon. James T. Butts, Jr., the Mayor of Inglewood and Commissioner Cynthia McClain-Hill, the Vice President of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Commission.
The Los Angeles Rams have recently begun their annual Cleats for Character program; this year, they will donate 1,400 pairs of cleats. The Rams visited David Starr Jordan High School and held an assembly to kick off their effort this year.
Los Angeles Rams line-backer Kenny Young hosted his first event from his foundation, Tackle Young. He donated $5000 and over 400 books to Grape Street Elementary to purchase books for teachers and students to promote the importance of financial literacy.
On Monday, December 23, local non-profit St. Joseph Center hosted the LA Rams, UNIFY Financial Credit Union, and hip-hop sensation Ambjaay for the second annual Los Angeles Rams Community Blitz Day of Service in South LA where 250 low-income families enjoyed holiday gifts and BBQ.
After scoring a road victory against the Arizona Cardinals, the Los Angeles Rams put in the effort offensively and defensively to defeat the Seattle Seahawks 28-21. “We got the job done, so we did a better job than we did last week,” said Rams running back Todd Gurley. “Last week, we came out and put up field goals, this week we came out and put up touchdowns.” Rams quarterback Jared Goff completed 293 passing yards, two interceptions and two touchdowns. Seahawks signal caller Russell Wilson survived five sacks to make 245 passing yards. During this game, Los Angeles partook in