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13-year-old California swimmer qualifies for Olympic trials
LOS ANGELES - A California teen continues to make waves after qualifying for the Olympic trials this summer. Swimming prodigy Gabi Brito has already broken records in California. At just 13 years old, she swam the 50-meter freestyle race in 25.42 seconds. Her phenomenal time made her the fastest 13-year-old to swim the event in Southern California, which then earned her a spot in the 2024 Paris Olympic trials.
Over $30,000 raised for Millikan baseball in honor of volunteer coach killed in boat crash
A fundraiser has already collected over $30,000 to support a Long Beach high school baseball program in honor of a volunteer coach who was killed when a boat crashed into an Alamitos Bay jetty earlier this month. The GoFundMe, set up by John Correa’s sisters Elaine and Julie, will donate...
Mayor Karen Bass, first lady Jill Biden arrive in Paris as part of Olympics delegation
Mayor Karen Bass, Sen. Alex Padilla and first lady Jill Biden were among the members of a presidential delegation who arrived in Paris on Thursday for the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games.In addition to serving in the presidential delegation this week, Bass is expected to travel to Paris two additional times, according to her office.Leaders from the civic and private sectors will also be joining state and federal leaders during visits to Paris with the aim of establishing business and diplomatic connections ahead of the Los Angeles Olympic Games in 2028."We must continue our urgent work ensuring that Angelenos...
Los Alamitos soccer institute trains future Olympians
The United States Women’s National Soccer team kicked off the Summer Olympics Thursday with a victory against Zambia in a 3-0 win. One of the players, Jenna Nighswonger, grew up in Huntington Beach and trained with her coach, who has opened his own soccer academy in hopes of inspiring other young athletes.
UCLA Coach DeShaun Foster Gives Worst Opening Statement In College Football History
UCLA Bruins head coach DeShaun Foster spoke to the media at Big Ten Media Days on Wednesday afternoon and it was not good. This was his rough opening statement... Reminds me of one of my early classes at LSU - class was assigned to read a short story and the next day = surprise!! = write a summary of the story.
What can Los Angeles learn from 2024 Olympics in Paris?
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and other local lawmakers arrived in Paris with U.S. first lady Jill Biden ahead of the Summer Games' opening ceremony Friday.Paris and Los Angeles were concurrently awarded the 2024 and 2028 Olympics back in 2017. L.A. officials have been paying close attention to Paris' preparations and are now getting a firsthand look at what it will take to pull off a successful global event.Eyewitness News anchor David Ono is in Paris looking at how the city is being impacted. As David points out, many of the challenges Paris is dealing with in staging the Olympics will also fall on Los Angeles - homelessness, traffic issues and security logistics.Will Los Angeles be ready in four years?
21 Athletes and Coaches to Represent Long Beach in the 2024 Paris Olympics
The Paris Olympics are slated to begin Friday, July 26, and as usual there will be a large contingent of Long Beach athletes and coaches present to represent our city on the global stage. A total of 21 athletes and coaches with strong Long Beach ties are making the trip to Europe to compete in the Games.
Snoop Dogg, Long Beach Rep. Robert Garcia to represent U.S. at 2024 Paris Olympics
Snoop will be carrying the Olympic torch on one of its last legs, and he'll stick around as a special correspondent during NBC's primetime coverage The post Snoop Dogg, Long Beach Rep. Robert Garcia to represent U.S. at 2024 Paris Olympics appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Huntington Park runner joins the list of finishers of the top six marathons in the world
With the upcoming celebration of the Summer Olympics 2024 in Paris, fans worldwide are ready to cheer for their favorite athletes who aim for the gold medal. Antonia Guzman wants to watch swimming, gymnastics, and track. As a runner herself, she finds this a very exciting moment. Guzman is not...
Black Rodeo Matters in Los Angeles
Known as the “GREATEST SHOW ON DIRT,” the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo celebrated its 40th anniversary by performing to a sold-out audience on June 20-21, at the Industry Hills Expo Center in the City of Industry. Often coined as the Black Rodeo, the show offered attendees a chance...
The 5 Best College Football Cheerleading Squads
College football season is right around the corner. The 2024 college football regular season is set to open in a little more than a month. There's a lot to love about college football, from the energy inside of the stadium on game days, to the unique uniforms and helmets, to the mascots, to ...
From the Youth Circuit to the Olympics
Born and raised in Miami, Twanisha Terry discovered her passion for running at a young age. Her natural speed and agility quickly caught the attention of coaches and scouts, leading her to embark on a journey through the youth track circuit. “I started when I was nine years old,” she...
Dodgers vs. Giants Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Thursday, July 25, 2024
This content was writter in partnership with DataSkrive. DataSkrive leverages a combination of human expertise, machine learning, and pre-built content libraries to assemble and personalize sports content. Austin Barnes (10 games) will look to add to his hitting streak when the Los Angeles Dodgers (61-42) and San Francisco Giants (49-54)...
Oregon Ducks Shock Big Ten With Massive Inflatable Duck In Indianapolis River
The Oregon Ducks are joining the Big Ten Conference in style. For their inaugural Big Ten Media Days in Indianapolis, Oregon busted out a massive inflatable Duck to float the White River in downtown Indianapolis.
History of United States cities hosting the Olympics with Los Angeles 2028 up next
With the Olympic cauldron set to light in Paris, it won't be long before the Games make a return to the United States. The U.S. has plenty of hosting experience under its belt. Not only will it add some more in 2028, but the nation now has another Olympics lined up for 2034.
Angels host back-to-school event for to get kids ready for fall
ANAHEIM, Calif. - Your kids probably don't want to hear this, but school is just weeks – for some, in a matter of days – from being back in session. The Angels Baseball Foundation hosted a back-to-school event to get kids ready for the upcoming school year. On...
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