Dodgers Achieve World Series Glory
November 7, 2024
The Los Angeles Dodgers won their eighth World Series title on October 30, defeating the New York Yankees in five games.
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World Series Feature Historic Foes
October 22, 2024
For the first time since 2020, the Los Angeles Dodgers will compete in the World Series. The Boys in Blue secured a 10-5 victory over the New York Mets in Game Six of the NLCS. The Dodgers earned their 25th national league pennant in franchise history.
Baseball Legend Willie Mays Passes Away at 93
June 19, 2024
Willie Mays, the iconic Hall of Famer often hailed as the greatest player in baseball history, has died at 93. The news broke during a Mets and Rangers game in Arlington, evoking emotional tributes from the baseball community.
Dusty Baker’s Historic Run with the Los Angeles Dodgers
November 10, 2022
On Saturday, the Houston Astros defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in six games to win the 2022 World Series. Astros general manager Johnnie B. “Dusty” Baker became the third Black general manager in MLB history to earn the Commissioner’s trophy.
Summer castoff Jorge Soler transforms into World Series MVP
November 4, 2021
A spare piece no more, Jorge Soler drove a pitch over the train tracks, out of Minute Maid Park and deep into the heart of Texas. He dropped his bat, tapped his chest twice and jabbed a hand toward the Atlanta Braves dugout, yelling “I’m here!”
SoCal Legends: Jackie Robinson
April 22, 2021
Jackie Roosevelt Robinson is one of the most iconic figures in sports history. He was born in Cairo, Georgia on January 31, 1919, and his family moved to Pasadena one year later. Seeing his brother Mack Robinson compete in track and field inspired him to pursue sports.
Black Fact of the Day: Thursday, November 19, 2020 – Brought to you by Black365
November 19, 2020
Baseball legend, Roy Campanella, was named the Most Valuable Player for the second time, 1953.
Roberts guides Dodgers to 1st World Series title in 32 years
October 29, 2020
Dave Roberts finally has a World Series title to savor.
The Los Angeles manager guided the Dodgers to their first championship since 1988 on Tuesday night, beating the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 to win in six games.
Dodgers Execute an Authoritative 6-2 Victory in Game 3
October 24, 2020
The Los Angeles Dodgers played an all-around game, defeating the Tampa Bay Rays 6-2 with a consistent offensive and defensive effort. The victory gives the Dodgers a 2-1 lead in the 2020 World Series.
IN MEMORIAM: Joe Morgan, “Big Red Machine” Star Dies at 77
October 22, 2020
Joe Leonard Morgan, one of the all-time greatest second basemen in Major League Baseball history, and a key cog in Cincinnati’s Big Red Machine, has died at the age of 77.
Rays fend off Dodgers to even World Series
October 21, 2020
After game one’s offensive surge, it looked like the locked and loaded Dodger bats were lightyears ahead of Tampa Bay’s hitters.
Dodgers fight back, advancing to third World Series in four years
October 18, 2020
One swing. The difference between going home, and advancing to the team’s third World Series appearance in four years was one swing. 2019 National League MVP Cody Bellinger stood at the plate.
Chicago Defender Newspaper Moves to Digital Only with its July 11 Edition
July 11, 2019
After 114 years of using ink on paper to deliver news that informs, educates and empowers the African American community throughout the Windy City, Real Times Media, parent company of the Chicago Defender, has announced that the Chicago Defender will move to a digital-only format with its July 11 edition. The final printed edition will be delivered Wednesday, July 10.
The Flood v. Kuhn Case Was a Catalyst to Free Agency in Pro Sports
February 21, 2019
Throughout history, professional athletes battled against the league they play for over unfair treatment.
Brad Pye’s National Sports Beat (11/1-11/7/18)
November 1, 2018
Notes, quotes and things picked up on the run from coast-to-coast and all the stops in between and beyond!