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Glendora native Jajaira Gonzalez coming out swinging for gold at Paris Olympics
For first-time Olympic boxer Jajaira Gonzalez, boxing runs in her family. Her father grew up boxing in Mexico. Her three brothers are fighters. When Gonzalez was 8 years old, it was her turn to put on the gloves. “I remember telling (my dad,) boxing’s for boys. I don’t want to...
Risking life and limb for glory: Olympic surf competition to be held on world’s ‘heaviest wave’
LOS ANGELES - The world's "heaviest wave" is born near the South Pole, where fierce storms pound the ocean's surface like angry fists, sending pulses of energy racing north, unimpeded, for thousands of miles. That force is all but invisible until it suddenly rides up a steep, smooth ramp on...
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.
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)...
Los Angeles looks to Paris in preparing for the 2028 Olympics
When Los Angeles last hosted the Olympics, in 1984, the world games left behind a mixed legacy for the city. There was one of pride in the millions of dollars in profit the international event produced, doing what so many U.S. cities before it couldn't. And then there was the one mired in controversy, telling of a city accused of trying to hide away its homeless population and allowing questionably heavy policing to keep up a certain appearance for the world stage.Currently, Paris is hosting 10,500 athletes representing 205 delegations. As the Summer 2024 Olympics kick off Friday, Los Angeles Mayor Karen...
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...
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.
$200M approved for bus leasing program ahead of L.A. 2028 Olympics
An initial $200 million federal grant is in the works to assist the Southland in establishing a bus leasing program and bolster infrastructure in preparation of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla announced Friday.
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...
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