Dearica Hamby Wins Bronze Medal with USA 3×3 Women’s National Team
August 5, 2024
Los Angeles Sparks forward Dearica Hamby earned a bronze medal at the Olympic Games Paris 2024, defeating Canada 16-13.
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Team USA
Icons of Inspiration: LeBron James and Coco Gauff as Flag Bearers for Team USA
July 28, 2024
Team USA arrived in style for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games by having two of the best athletes in the world, LeBron James and Coco Gauff, as the flag bearers for the opening ceremonies.
Jordan Chiles earns a spot on the 2024 US Olympic team
July 5, 2024
UCLA stand-out Jordan Chiles continues to raise the bar for Black women in gymnastics as she has recently qualified for the 2024 US Olympic team.
Angel City Games Turns 10
July 3, 2024
Angel City Sports hosted its 10th Annual Angel City Games at Cerritos College from June 28-30. The three-day festival featured clinics and competitions for 18 different adaptive sports, including goal ball, blind soccer, para golf, and powerlifting.
Student Athlete of the Week: Rayah Marshall
June 19, 2024
Playing for USC was a dream for forward Rayah Marshall. During her junior season, she aided the Women of Troy basketball team to national prominence. Marshall made 10.2 points and 10.5 rebounds per game, helping the Women of Troy to a 29-6 overall record.
Paralympian Jamal Hill Helps Recruit L.A. County Lifeguards
April 10, 2024
With the summer on the horizon, more Los Angeles County residents will be making pools and lakes their primary destination. L.A. County Parks are currently recruiting lifeguards of diverse backgrounds for the summer.
Vaulting to Victory: Dominique Dawes road to success in Gymnastics
February 23, 2024
For a long time, Black women were not seen much in gymnastics, lacking opportunities to shine in the sport. Thanks to Dominique Dawes, the narrative in gymnastics started to change, giving hope to aspiring Black gymnasts everywhere. She broke barriers and inspired others to follow their dreams, proving that anyone can achieve greatness with hard work and determination.
Sydney Leroux Promotes Health With Philips Sonicare
February 8, 2024
For Angel City FC star Syndey Leroux, motivation is a key part of her life. She was elated to see how Philips Sonicare is motivated to promote a strong healthcare routine.
The Success behind Londynn Jones and the UCLA Bruins
January 26, 2024
The UCLA women’s basketball program has achieved remarkable success over the years, making them a dominant force in collegiate basketball.
Student Athlete of the Week: Ismail Turner
June 8, 2023
UCLA senior track and field stand-out Ismail Turner knows how to compete and study at a high level. He was recently named on the Pac-12 2023 Winter Academic Honor Roll; Turner is an economics major.
Juju Watkins Becomes Naismith Girls High School Player of the Year
March 9, 2023
Sierra Canyon senior guard Judea “Juju” Watkins was named the 2023 Naismith Girls High School Player of the Year on Friday. This is the highest honor a high school basketball player can receive.
Track Star Alexis Love Thrives After Retirement
August 11, 2022
It was in April of 2019 when professional track runner Alexis Love decided to retire. Her desire to call it a career was nothing short of divine.
Dawn Staley Makes History in NCAA Championship Victory
April 7, 2022
Gamecocks head coach Dawn Staley has become the first Black coach, female or male, to win two national basketball championships
Brittney Griner has met with Legal team and Been Granted U.S. Consul
March 24, 2022
Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner has been in Russian custody for over a month. While the United States is working to get access to the WNBA star, Griner has been in correspondence with people close to her situation.
Black Women Who Broke Barriers in Gymnastics
March 10, 2022
Black women who used thier talent and effort to take the gymnastics world by storm.