“Hollywood Swinging:” MLB’s Top Sluggers Dazzle at Dodgers Stadium
Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto defeated Seattle Mariners rookie Julio Rodríguez to win the 2022 Home Run Derby.
Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto defeated Seattle Mariners rookie Julio Rodríguez to win the 2022 Home Run Derby.
The Cleveland Guardians rallied back late to overcome a one run deficit in the seventh to pick up a 5-3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers behind strong performances from Andrés Giménez and Oscar Gonzalez on Sunday at Dodgers Stadium.
Dodgers star Mookie Betts is headed to the injured list with a cracked right rib.
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Anderson had a career night on Wednesday, shutting out the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim for 8.1 innings and striking out eight batters. Out of his 123 pitches on Wednesday night, 78 of them were strikes.
Serra sophomore Jaden Harris has been making strides as the starting pitcher of the varsity baseball team. Head coach Artis Perry mentioned how he has confidence in his ability.
Dusty Baker became the 12th manager in major league history and the first Black man to reach 2,000 wins with the Houston Astros’ 4-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night. Yordan Alvarez and Jose Altuve each hit a solo homer and rookie Jeremy Peña had two RBIs to help the Astros to their second consecutive victory. Ten of the 11 other managers who have accumulated at least 2,000 wins are in the Hall of Fame. Bruce Bochy (2,003), who isn’t yet eligible, is the only exception. The 72-year-old Baker’s career record is 2,000-1,745 and he’s the only manager
Former USC running back Anthony Davis, ex-Big Ten Commissioner Jim Delany and All-American Michigan defensive standout Ron Simpkins will be inducted into the Rose Bowl Hall of Fame today. The trio will be formally inducted during a ceremony and luncheon outside the Rose Bowl stadium, just two days before the 108th Rose Bowl Game.
Henry Aaron made history with one swing of his bat. A year later and on the other side of Georgia, Lee Elder made history with one swing of his driver. They both overcame racist threats to reach milestones that will always be part of sports lore. “Hammerin’ Hank” supplanted Babe Ruth at the top of baseball’s all-time home run list and Elder became the first Black golfer to play in the Masters.
Just hours before kickoff, the SDCCU Holiday Bowl between UCLA and North Carolina State at San Diego’s Petco Park was abruptly canceled today due to COVID-19 issues within the Bruins football program.
Former USC linebacker Abdul-Malik McClain was arrested today on federal charges alleging he orchestrated a scheme that fraudulently sought hundreds of thousands of dollars in COVID-related unemployment benefits.
Former Cleveland Browns and Oakland Raiders head coach Hue Jackson is taking over as the coach of Grambling’s storied football program.
“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….”
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.
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.
A spare piece no more, Jorge Soler drove a pitch over the train tracks, out of Minute Maid Park and deep into the heart of Texas. He dropped his bat, tapped his chest twice and jabbed a hand toward the Atlanta Braves dugout, yelling “I’m here!”