Singer Chaka Khan to be Grand Marshal of Rose Parade
October 25, 2018
Chaka Khan, a 10-time Grammy Award-winning R&B/soul artist, was named today as the grand marshal of 2019 Tournament of Roses.
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Rose Bowl
Gerald Freeny Selects 10-Time Grammy Award Winner Chaka Khan 2019 Tournament of Roses Grand Marshal
October 17, 2018
Photo caption; 2019 Tournament of Roses Grand Marshal Chaka Khan PASADENA, Calif. – Singer, songwriter, and philanthropist Chaka Khan was announced today as the 2019 Grand Marshal by Tournament of Roses® President Gerald Freeny. Chaka will ride in the 130th Rose Parade® presented by Honda, themed “The Melody of Life” and join in the pre-game celebration of the 105th Rose Bowl Game® presented by Northwestern Mutual both are held on January 1, 2019. As an added bonus for millions of viewers around the world, Chaka is scheduled to perform in the parade’s Opening Spectacular. Chaka is one of the most
Pasadena Half Marathon & 5K at the Rose Bowl
January 19, 2018
Pasadena Half Marathon & 5K at the Rose Bowl
Student Athlete of the Week: Iman Marshall
October 19, 2017
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September 21, 2017
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Brad Pye’s National Sports Beat (9/14-9/20/17)
September 15, 2017
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L.A. to Get Olympics in 2028
September 13, 2017
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USC Outlast Summer Heat and Western Michigan Offense in Opener
September 7, 2017
With a pre-season top-five ranking of four, a national championship is well with the Trojan’s grasp.
UCLA and USC Rev Up for Football Season 2017
August 31, 2017
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The History of The Harlem Globetrotters
February 8, 2017
Behind their comedic games are a rich past of talented, competitive players, historic games, and global popularity.
Brad Pye’s National Sports Beat (1/12-1/18/17)
January 12, 2017
Notes, quotes and things picked up on the run from coast-to-coast and all the stops in between and beyond.
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January 4, 2017
The efforts Jackson displayed on both sides of the ball was a catalyst to the numerous achievements the USC Trojans acquired this season.
Historic Los Angeles Moments of Athleticism
February 10, 2016
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Rose Bowl Players Have Family Ties to the Game, Their Schools and Sports
January 6, 2016
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Tournament of Roses Selects 2016 Queen
November 5, 2015
The Pasadena Tournament of Roses chose Erika Karen Winter, a 17-year old senior at Flintridge Preparatory School as its 98th Rose Queen for the 127th Rose Parade on Thursday, October 22 at the Pasadena Convention Center.