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Biochemistry senior receives $20K NIH scholarship
Samira Diaz De Leon, a Washington State University senior from California, is one of 12 new recipients nationwide of a $20,000 National Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship given to those pursuing future careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science research. A first-generation student, Diaz De Leon is majoring in...
"Some voices got high, some furniture got moved" - AC Green on how the Kobe vs. Shaq feud was handled by the Lakers' veterans
AC Green on how the 'veteran group' decided to reconcile the fractured relationship of Shaq and Kobe when the pair refused to see eye-to-eye.
Dodgers Honoring Legacy Of Willie Mays Before Giants Game
The passing of MLB legend Willie Mays on June 18, 2024 rocked the baseball world with many people and organizations taking the time to reflect on what he meant to the game. The rivalry between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants is one of the best and most historic in all of sports, dating all the way back to their roots as New York franchises. As a result, the Dodgers became extremely acquainted with Mays and his greatness as a ballplayer.
Pasadena Nonprofit’s Chinese Floral Arts Exhibition Blooms Today
The Chinese American Museum is hosting an Exhibition of Traditional Chinese Floral Arts on Sunday, July 21 at El Pueblo’s Pico House, located at 424 N. Main Street in Los Angeles. The event, organized by Pasadena nonprofit Chinese Floral Arts Foundation-USA, aims to showcase a millennia-old art form to the public.
Brian Windhorst: ‘I wouldn’t rule out Jonas Valanciunas eventually ending up on the Lakers’
Earlier this offseason, veteran big man Jonas Valanciunas was among numerous players linked to the Los Angeles Lakers when superstar forward LeBron James was considering signing a team-first contract to help the franchise. Unfortunately, the Lakers weren’t able to use the opportunity to make an impactful addition. Afterward, James did...
Fans ridicule ESPN's Bronny James post
NBA star Victor Wembanyama and Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James don’t seem to have anything in common on the court. Wembanyama stands 7-foot-4 and has been hailed as a generational talent. Bronny James is 6-foot-2 and will be trying to make an impression in the NBA G League. So while it might seem they Read more... The post Fans ridicule ESPN graphic comparing Bronny James, Victor Wembanyama appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Dodgers’ Kiké Hernández Made MLB History With Late-Game Heroics
Los Angeles Dodgers utility man Kiké Hernández delivered multiple gut punches to his former team, the Boston Red Sox, on Saturday night in a 7-6 extra-inning victory at Dodger Stadium. Hernández’s efforts also made baseball history. The fan favorite has struggled to get going this season...
Dodgers Roster: Jason Heyward Returns, James Outman Optioned
The Los Angeles Dodgers activated Jason Heyward off the 10-day injured list and optioned James Outman to Triple-A Oklahoma City prior to Sunday’s game against the Boston Red Sox. Outman returns to the Minors just over two weeks after he was recalled because of Heyward’s knee injury. Outman began...
The Clippers post-Paul George plan leaves a lot to be desired
After having been one of the worst teams in North American sports for more than 40 years, the LA Clippers seem determined to transform themselves into perennial contenders at all costs. Both Lob City and the Paul George and Kawhi Leonard-era Clippers failed to win a championship, and they are undoubtedly feeling the pressure to stay relevant.
Juju Watkins is building a ‘college superteam,’ says Sue Bird
Making memories in the French Riviera, Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird go on the air from Sport Beach in Cannes, France. The two decorated American athletes talk all things women’s sports and share the stage with USC star hooper Juju Watkins. They talk about the growth of the game, what it means to be in the spotlight, and how USC women’s basketball is building a college super team at Southern California. Sue Bird knows what’s going on in Los Angeles, with coach Lindsay Gottlieb surrounding JuJu with elite talent. Kiki Iriafen has come in from Stanford, and Talia Von Oelhoffen has...
LAFD Extinguishes Hollywood Apartment Fire in 41 Minutes, Two Treated for Smoke Inhalation
The Los Angeles Fire Department crews responded to a structure fire in Hollywood that had engulfed part of a three-story apartment building. The fire, reported at 11:22 PM at 7230 W Franklin Avenue, was successfully extinguished by LAFD within 41 minutes of their arrival. According to official reports, the blaze affected four units in the building.
LAFD Achieves 90% Containment of La Tuna Fire Near Sunland as Brush Fire Halts Freeway Traffic
Firefighters in Sunland gained significant ground against a brush fire that broke out Friday afternoon along the eastbound lanes of the 210 Freeway near La Tuna Canyon Road, as reported by ABC7. The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) responded to the fire around 4:12 p.m., which led to a partial closure of the freeway, affecting two lanes.
Lily Kershaw – Call Whoever This Makes You Think Of (Except Your Narcissist Ex)
LA singer-songwriter Lily Kershaw offers a poignant reminder to connect with the important people in our lives on her new single, “Call Whoever This Makes You Think Of (Except Your Narcissist Ex).”. The song is the latest from her upcoming full-length album, , an 11-song collection of exquisitely heartbreaking,...
‘All My Children’ Star Esta TerBlanche Dead at 51
Esta TerBlanche, who played the character of Gillian Andrassy on All My Children from 1997 to 2001, died on Thursday (July 18.) She was 51 years old. TerBlanche's publicist Lisa Rodrigo confirmed her death with a Facebook post. "It is with a heavy heart that my friend and client Esta Terblanche passed away Thursday of natural causes," she writes. "An autopsy report is pending."
Lakers Trade Proposal Adds $48 Million Center in 2-for-1 Swap
The Lakers trade search for a big man continues, though the team, like much of the league, remains in a holding pattern on the trade front, for now. The Lakers are limited in what they can do because, for one thing, they have a full roster of 15 players and, for another, they are up against the dreaded “second apron” of the NBA’s luxury tax.
Los Angeles to Enjoy Week of Misty Mornings and Warm, Sunny Afternoons
The city of Angels is set to experience a sequence of foggy mornings giving way to mostly sunny afternoons this week according to the National Weather Service. Today's weather, for instance, started with patchy dense fog which is expected to lift by 11am, making room for sunnier skies with temperatures peaking at a warm 87 degrees and light winds picking up speed in the southwest.
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