Complementary Football Helps the Rams Succeed
December 18, 2023
The Los Angeles Rams kept their playoff dreams alive in their 28-20 win over the Washington Commanders.
Breaking News
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- Los Angeles Rams and LAPD Spread Holiday Cheer with Annual Sleigh Ride
- Heather Hutt Sworn-in as Councilwoman for L.A.’s 10th District
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- Homeless and Their Advocates Speak Out in New Film, ‘WE, the Vulnerable of LA’
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- Athletes in $2.8 billion college lawsuit tell judge they want to create a players’ association
- Cal, UNLV Inspire La Tijera Students at Day of Play
- Student Athlete of the Week: Koa Seymour
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Washington Redskins
Shattering Limitations: Antonio Pierce and the NFL’s New Era of Black Head Coaches
November 16, 2023
Black NFL coaches are not often recognized for their ability to achieve success in holding leadership positions within the league. They should be offered more head coaching job opportunities.
Is Removing Confederate Monuments, Changing Sports Teams Names Just A Distraction?
January 21, 2021
Protests and unrest in 2020 sparked by the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, shined an even brighter spotlight on police brutality against African Americans.
Colin Kaepernick’s NFL Workout Goes Awry
November 21, 2019
Kaepernick’s agent, Jeff Nalley and his attorney Ben Meiselas issued an official written statement about the reasons for the abrupt change.
Packers deal RB Ty Montgomery to Ravens
November 2, 2018
The Green Bay Packers have traded running back and kick returner Ty Montgomery to the Baltimore Ravens.
NNPA Hosts National Black Parents’ Town Hall in Norfolk
July 5, 2018
Panelists for the event, where questions and comments were discussed regarding the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), were Linda Langley Davis, the director of educational services for Hampton Roads, Inc.; Fred Smoot, a former Washington Redskins cornerback and motivational speaker; Rev. Dr. Kirk T. Houston, the founder and pastor of Gethsemane Community Fellowship Church; and Deidre Love, the executive director of the nonprofit Teens with a Purpose.
New Redskins Player Complains of Traffic Stop in Virginia
April 27, 2018
The Washington Redskins’ new wide receiver said it was some ‘welcome to the east coast’ when a Virginia state trooper pulled him over and asked if he was a gang member or dealt drugs.
Chargers Ease Past Redskins in 30-12 Blowout Victory
December 14, 2017
The Los Angeles Chargers have now won four consecutive games with the 30-12 victory over the Washington Redskins at StubHub Center on Sunday, Dec. 12.
L.A. Native Works Hard for Spot in the NFL
December 16, 2015
Dayvon Ross has been working hard to earn a roster spot for the Washington Redskins (6-4 conference, 6-7 overall). He is currently under a small contract with the franchise, allowing him to practice alongside the team and practice squad. Ross mentioned the difficulty of getting attention and trust from the coaching staff. “If you’re not drafted in like the first three rounds, then you have to really work your butt off you can get looked at,” Ross said in regards to getting on the roster for the franchise. “I’ve done everything to get to a starting or even on
Former NFL Player makes TV Series About His Brother
July 2, 2015
Fox Sports video editor and documentarian Byron Jackson had a passion for film recording. He used his filming skills to create a documentary series about his brother, DeSean Jackson: a wide receiver for the Washington Redskins. The docu-series “DeSean Jackson: Home Team” aired on BET on June 30. The series follows the career and family dynamics of DeSean. Byron also did a stint in the NFL and the Canadian Football League, but was more interested in Film and TV production. “My mindset was to go in a direction of, I believe, my true passion was, which was television and film,”