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SoCal drag racing champion John Force showing daily improvement after 300-mph crash
Sixteen-time National Hot Rod Association champion John Force is showing daily signs of improvement after the Southern California drag racing legend suffered a traumatic more than a week ago in a frightening 300-mph crash, his team said Sunday. The 75-year-old Force, who was born in Bell Gardens and lives in...
Stars, performances, fan jerseys and more. What to know about Dodger Stadium Japanese Heritage Night
The Dodgers will host a Japanese Heritage Night to celebrate Japanese culture in Los Angeles on Tuesday with pre-game performances, a special jersey and more. The celebration, which will precede their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, will feature Japanese-American talent both from Los Angeles and elsewhere, and honor members of the Los Angeles community that carry on Japanese culture.
HOT ROD Power Tour West Announces 2024 Calendar
The HOT ROD Power Tour is returning to the West Coast in 2024, the traveling car show announced, for a five-city, five-day slate of events on October 7-11. The HOT ROD Power Tour West debuted in 2023 and is expanding in 2024 with more than 1,000 miles of driving, drag racing, autocross, and live entertainment.
IVGSL 10U All Stars make history
EL CENTRO — The Imperial Valley Girls Softball League 10U All Stars squad made history this weekend as the first team in six years to reach the state invitational tournament. The girls usually play other all-star teams from San Diego and Los Angeles in tournaments during the traditional All-Star...
Oregon football history: Ducks and USC Trojans migrating from Pac-12 to Big Ten
Two of the biggest brands in college football left the Pac-12 in search of greener pastures. As the Oregon Ducks and the USC Trojans leave the Pac-12 to join the Big Ten, we are losing some of the regionality that makes college football great, but we’re also getting to preserve a bit of a regional rivalry.
LA approves $54M proposal to expand downtown Convention Center ahead of 2028 Olympics
LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles City Council is moving forward on a $54 million proposal Wednesday for the initial work to modernize and expand the downtown Convention Center in preparation for the 2028 Olympics. The council voted 13-1 to allocate the money and move forward with pre-construction work, though...
Los Angeles Ready To Welcome The World In 2028
A unique sporting challenge When it comes to hosting an Olympic Games, the to-do list for organizers is a particularly lengthy one. Welcoming international athletes from all corners of the planet as well as millions of fans is not an easy task, but one that event organizers in Los Angeles face after being awarded the ...
Foster is breaking off big recruiting run after UCLA long stood in place
By Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times via Yahoo Sports: For years, Chip Kelly’s assistant coaches sounded a we’ll-get-back-to-you refrain with high school recruits as part of an agonizing, slow-speed pursuit. The staff’s reluctance to pounce on prospects was among the reasons UCLA ranked last in the nation in scholarship offers and built little buzz in recruiting circles, with the results to match.
4-star WR Corey Simms commits to USC: ‘It is the total package’
By Chad Simmons, On3 Sports: St. Louis Christian Brothers College wide receiver Corey Simms was focused on Missouri, Penn State and USC going into official visits. The four-star kept an open mind throughout each visit. He and his family listened to the coaches, they paid attention to each presentation, the looked over what each school had to offer on and off the field, then a few days ago, they decided on USC.
Oklahoma's AD Took A Clear Shot At Lincoln Riley Monday
The way Lincoln Riley handled his departure for USC has not sat well with many Oklahoma fans for the last couple of years. Those Sooner supporters still holding a grudge had to enjoy athletic director Joe Castiglione's comments on "SEC Now" Monday as OU officially joined its new conference. ...
Sports Central OCSC July Ticket Giveaway Contest Rules
KCBS/KCAL-TV PRESENTS"Orange County Soccer Club July Ticket Give-away"CONTEST RULESNo purchase or payment of any kind is necessary to enter or win. The contest is void where prohibited by law.1. How to Enter the Contest:(a) The CBS Los Angeles "Orange County Soccer Club July Ticket Give-away" contest will begin on Tuesday, 7/2/24 at 2:00pm Pacific Time ("PT") and end on Thursday, 7/4/24 at 11:59pm PT. Contest is sponsored by Orange County Soccer Club (OCSC).(b) To participate in the contest, users will need to follow the Sports Central X account @SportsCentralLA during the promotional window. Winners must also repost...
USC's Week 2 football opponent encounters head coaching turmoil
USC is scheduled to play the Utah State Aggies on September 7, the second week of the season. The Aggies will travel to Los Angeles without their head coach. The Utah State Athletic Department issued a statement on head coach Blake Anderson:. “Utah State University officials informed Head Football Coach...
Competitive game called kubb catches on in South Pasadena
PASADENA, Calif. — Like soccer, a game called “kubb” is played on a pitch. But the lawn-game-like sport doesn’t involve a ball. Kubb uses batons and rectangle or square shaped pieces called “kubbs.”. West Coast champion team member Julian Petrillo said the object of the...
Four-star EDGE Justin Hill commits to Alabama over Ohio State, USC and Oregon
One of the top 'WOLF' targets on the Alabama board is headed to Tuscaloosa. Outside linebacker Justin Hill has committed to the Crimson Tide over USC, Oregon and Ohio State. The No. 7 EDGE in the country took an official visit June 14-16, which was the second time on campus this year. Hill was in town for A-Day in April as well.
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