Health Officials Urging Holiday Celebrations Stay Within Households, Warn of COVID-19 Variants
February 11, 2021
Avoiding holiday celebrations with those outside the household helps slow COVID-19.
Breaking News
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- Los Angeles Rams and LAPD Spread Holiday Cheer with Annual Sleigh Ride
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Super Bowl
Black coordinators make Super Bowl history with Buccaneers
February 5, 2021
Diversity matters to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the first team to reach the Super Bowl with a trio of Black assistant coaches serving as coordinators. Byron Leftwich calls plays for a potent offense led by Tom Brady, Todd Bowles orchestrates a stingy defense that’s helped the team to Sunday’s NFL title game, and Keith Armstrong directs the club’s special teams.
Local Prep, College Athletes to Compete in Super Bowl LV
February 4, 2021
In Super Bowl LV, the Kansas City Chiefs will clash against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes is fighting to defend his 2020 title while Tom Brady remains a prime signal caller in his 11th Super Bowl appearance.
NFL’s 2021 Opportunity to Diversify Team Ownership
February 4, 2021
As we approach the 55th NFL Superbowl next Sunday in Tampa, Florida amidst the continued national spread of COVID-19, I believe that the time has come for the close-knit group of team owners in the National Football League (NFL) to take the necessary steps to open the door to African American business leaders who hope to join that exclusive club of owners.
L.A. Remains in High Level Tier Despite Lowering COVID-19 Cases, Local Groceries Stores Begin to Close
February 4, 2021
COVID-19 cases continue to decline but the public is still being asked to remain vigilant and responsible.
Chargers hurt themselves with costly turnovers in loss to the Panthers
September 28, 2020
It was a tough day at the office for Chargers rookies Justin Herbert and Joshua Kelley. The two combined for three turnovers continually stalling drives and scoring opportunities for LA.
Serena Williams aces AP Female Athlete of the Decade honors
January 2, 2020
Serena Williams dominated the decade, on the court and in conversation. There were, to begin with, the dozen Grand Slam single titles _ no other woman had more than three over the past 10 seasons _ and the 3 1/2 years in a row at No. 1 in the WTA rankings. And then there was the celebrity status that transcended tennis, making everything she did and said newsworthy, whether it was the triumphs and trophies and fashion statements or the disputes with tournament officials, the magazine covers or the Super Bowl ad with a message about women’s power, the birth
Rams send CB Aqib Talib, pick to Dolphins for late-rounder
October 31, 2019
The Los Angeles Rams traded cornerback Aqib Talib and a fifth-round pick in 2020 to the Miami Dolphins on Tuesday for an undisclosed future draft choice.
Hall of Fame cornerback Willie Brown dies at age 78
October 24, 2019
Willie Brown established the bump-and-run style of defense the Raiders used for decades, provided the iconic play in Oakland’s first Super Bowl title, and impacted nearly every player who suited up for the team over the past half-century.
49ers defeat the Rams with Defense
October 17, 2019
The Los Angeles Rams lost their early momentum and were overcome by the offensive efforts of the San Francisco 49ers 7-20 “It’s a lot of games left, it’s just got to turn it around,” Rams wide receiver Robert Woods said. “What point are we gonna finally click and turn it, but I feel like we’re right there, we just got to stay connected, stay persistent.” Quarterback Jared Goff had only 13 passes for 78 yards, wide receiver Cooper Kupp made four catches for 78 yards and running back Malcolm Brown made 11 carries for 40 yards. San Francisco quarterback Jimmy
Cowboys, Elliott Agree on $90 Million Deal that Ends Holdout
September 6, 2019
The two-time NFL rushing champion is back with the Cowboys thanks to a new $90 million, six-year extension that makes Elliott the highest-paid player at his position — and just in time for the regular season. Dallas hosts the New York Giants on Sunday.
Charger Girls to Host Open-Call Audition in Front of Downtown LA Skyline
May 17, 2019
On Sunday, May 19, hundreds of talented dancers will compete for a coveted spot on the world-renowned Charger Girls, one of professional sports’ most respected cheer and dance teams. With the Chargers slated to play as many as four national primetime games at home in 2019, including two on NBC’s Sunday Night Football, perhaps the biggest highlight for the newest Charger Girls will be the opportunity to perform on an international stage when the Bolts host the Kansas City Chiefs at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on Nov.18.
Brad Pye’s National Sports Beat (2/8-2/14/19)
February 8, 2019
Notes, quotes and things picked up on the run from coast-to-coast and all the stops in between and beyond.
#ImWithKap Social Media Protest Ignites Super Bowl LIII Boycott
February 7, 2019
A contingent of celebrities, athletes, fans, and activists boycotted Super Bowl on Sunday, February 3, in support of former NFL quarterback, Colin Kaepernick, who has been blackballed by the league according to multiple reports.