The First Four Black Super Bowl MVPs
February 24, 2022
The first four Black Super Bowl MVPs left an indelible mark on the NFL
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MVP
Future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols Debuts in Dodger Blue
May 18, 2021
Fifth all-time in home runs, third all-time in runs batted in, three MVP awards, former rookie of the year and two-time world series champion is just half the resume of newly signed 41-year-old Albert Pujols, released by the Angels last week.
Lakers Conquer 17th NBA Title; James Earns NBA Finals MVP
October 11, 2020
The Los Angeles Lakers conquered the Orlando bubble and became the 2019-2020 National Basketball Association champions, claiming their 19th Larry O’Brien NBA championship Trophy after beating the Miami Heat 106-93 to take the final series 4-2.
Kobe Bryant Elected Into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
April 5, 2020
“No amount of words can fully describe what Kobe Bryant meant to the Los Angeles Lakers,” said Lakers Governor Jeanie Buss. “Kobe was not only a proven winner and a champion, he gave everything he had to the game of basketball. His fierce competitiveness, work ethic and drive were unmatched. Those qualities helped Kobe lead us to five titles – and have now brought him to the Hall of Fame, where he will be enshrined with the greatest to have ever played the game. No one deserves it more.”
Offseason Moves Makes Clippers a Contending Team
October 3, 2019
After a tenacious season, the Los Angeles Clippers now look like the team to beat with the additions of reigning NBA champ Kawhi Leonard and All-Star forward Paul George. The Clippers also boosted their roster by adding veterans with years of playoff experience.
Triplets are 2019 BIG3 Champs!
September 5, 2019
A high-screen is set at the top of the key; Joe Johnson edges past the screener, catches the quick inbound pass, and fires a 3-pointer to win the game! The BIG3 season is officially over, and the Triplets are 2019 BIG3 champs!
Lakers Kyle Kuzma Earns Rising Stars Challenge MVP
February 21, 2019
Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma recorded a game high of 35-point performance to go along with six rebounds as he earned MVP in the Rising Stars Challenge on Friday at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Kuzma led Team USA to a 161-144 victory over Team World snapping a two-game losing streak.
Denzel Washington Inspired LeBron James to Strive for Greatness
December 4, 2018
Two-time Oscar award-winning actor Denzel Washington spoke to the Lakers as part of the team’s speaker series after suffering one of their toughest losses of the season in Denver.
Dodgers Re-Sign Clayton Kershaw
November 4, 2018
The Los Angeles Dodgers and three-time Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw reached an agreement on a contract extension Friday that will keep the seven-time All-Star with the club through 2021.
Sparks President & COO Christine Simmons Named to 2018 EBONY Power 100
October 15, 2018
The EBONY Power 100 list recognizes household names as well as community leaders and change agents.
LeBron James Tempers Expectations in Lakers’ Return to Competitiveness
September 25, 2018
The Los Angeles Lakers held media day on Monday, Sept. 24. It was different from just one year prior as dozens of media members filed into the UCLA Health Training Facility in El Segundo eagerly awaiting the first signs of LeBron James. It was the first time James addressed media since signing a $153.3 million contract to become a Los Angeles Laker.
NBA Champion Kevin Durant Sets A New Guinness World Records™ Achievement In India
August 3, 2017
-Durant Hosts World’s Largest Basketball Lesson Across Multiple Venues with 3,459 Youth –
Los Angeles’ Vander Blue Named 2016-17 NBA Development League Most Valuable Player
April 27, 2017
Los Angeles D-Fenders guard Vander Blue has been named the 2016-17 NBA Development League Most Valuable Player in a vote by the league’s 22 head coaches.
L.A. Sparks Announce 2017 Preseason Schedule
March 11, 2017
The 2016 reigning WNBA Champion Los Angeles Sparks announced the 2017 preseason schedule
Two-Time WNBA MVP Candace Parker Extends Contract With Los Angeles Sparks
February 11, 2017
WNBA Finals MVP and 2016 WNBA Champion, Candace Parker has agreed to a multiyear contract extension