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Daily Dribble

UCLA’s Betts on watch list

The senior star made it to the Wade Watch list

Daily Dribble

Clippers unveil City uniforms

City edition is supposed to be bold and brave

Daily Dribble

USC’s Davidson gets honor

Trojans’ freshman played well the past week

Focus

More than Sports and Culture

Focus

SNAP benefits loss will hurt Americans

Focus

Life coach has turned grief into healing

Focus

‘Him’ is a film that goes far left field

Focus

Dr. Maya Shankar on Working with Chris Hemsworth in ‘Limitless’ Season 2

Focus

Celebrating Blackness at the CAAM

Focus

Amanda Gorman talks up new book

Focus

Diversity champion leads DEI push

Culture

Our Lifestyles. Our Traditions. Our Truths.

Culture

It’s a family affair: A day at the Taste of Soul

Culture

HBCU GO puts spotlight on Black culture

Culture

Domestic violence robs Black women of life

Culture

Skid Row campus offers vital support

Culture

The economic ruin left by Hurricane Katrina

Culture

The goldmine of Hollywood’s reboots

Culture

The Diddy verdict is not enough

Views

Reflections on Sports and Society

Commentary

Judge, Ohtani are just too good

Commentary

Free speech freedoms fuels debate

Commentary

The dangers that rip currents pose

Commentary

Will ‘Superman’ match the hype?

Commentary

Juneteenth’s cultural legacy

Commentary

A Night I Won’t Forget

Commentary

Why we celebrate Women’s History Month

Rams

Football. Community. Fandom. The LA Way.

Rams

Rams O-line win trench war against Saints

Rams

Rams’ romp over Jags keyed by Stafford’s 5 TDs

Rams

McVay lauds Rams’ defense against Ravens

Rams

Rams’ loss to 49ers ‘frustrating’

Rams

Rams snatch win from Colts

Rams

Davante and Puka give Rams instant impact         

Rams

OL Steve Avila see things differently now

Chargers

Bolt Up! Catching up with the Los Angeles Chargers

Chargers

Chargers’ defense crush Steelers 

Chargers

Chargers fall to Colts after slow start

Chargers

Chargers stumble in loss to Commanders

Chargers

Derwin James earns top defense honor

Chargers

Chargers flex their will against Broncos

Chargers

Keenan Allen returns home with something to prove

Chargers

Chargers open up the Tre Harris era

NFL

The Players. The Games. The Culture.

NFL

Parsons, Golden give Packers a new look

NFL

Is Joe Milton next man up for Cowboys?

NFL

Draft drop don’t faze Shedeur Sanders

NFL

Jalen Hurts’ defining Super Bowl LIX moments

NFL

Eagles’ D smashed the Chiefs

NFL

Eagles win Super Bowl LIX

NFL

A Quarterblack Super Bowl

Our Photos

Inglewood, CA - Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (13) becomes the franchise's all-time reception leader after making two catches in a Sunday Night Football game against the Pittsburg Steelers in a 25-10 win on Nov. 9, 2025. now has 796 receptions (and counting). Photo credit: Melinda Meijer for News 4 Us Online courtesy of The Bulletin
Inglewood, CA – Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (13) becomes the franchise’s all-time reception leader after making two catches in a Sunday Night Football game against the Pittsburg Steelers in a 25-10 win on Nov. 9, 2025. Photo credit: Melinda Meijer
Pasadena, CA - The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® has named Serena Guo as the 107th Rose Queen®. The 2026 Tournament of Roses President Mark Leavens places the tournament crown on the head of Guo on the front steps of Tournament House in Pasadena. Photo credit: Dennis J. Freeman / News 4 Us Online
Pasadena, CA – Serena Guo has been named the 107th Rose Queen®. The 2026 Tournament of Roses President Mark Leavens places the tournament crown on the head of Guo on the front steps of Tournament House. Photo credit: Dennis J. Freeman / News 4 Us Online
Los Angeles, CA - USC quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) leads the Trojans to a 38-17 win against Big Ten Conference foe Northwestern on Nov. 8, 2025. Maiava completed 24 of 33 passes for 299 yards and two touchdowns.
Los Angeles, CA – USC quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) leads the Trojans to a 38-17 win against Big Ten Conference foe Northwestern on Nov. 8, 2025. Maiava completed 24 of 33 passes for 299 yards and two touchdowns. Photo credit: Jacob Teng / News 4Us Online
Pasadena, CA - UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava (9) looks to complete a pass against Nebraska during a Big Ten Conference college football game on Nov. 8, 2025.
Pasadena, CA – UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava (9) looks to complete a pass against Nebraska during a Big Ten Conference college football game on Nov. 8, 2025. Photo credit: Dennis J. Freeman / News 4 Us Online
Los Angeles, CA - The USC Trojans women's basketball team will be without the services of star player Juju Watkins who suffered a torn ACL last season. Photo credit: Ronny Ramsey / News 4 Us Online
Los Angeles, CA – The USC Trojans women’s basketball team will be without the services of star player Juju Watkins who suffered a torn ACL last season. Photo credit: Ronny Ramsey / News 4 Us Online
Pasadena, CA - Nebraska's freshman quarterback TJ Lateef (14) lead the Cornhuskers to a 28-21 win against UCLA on Nov. 8, 2025. Lateef completed 13 of 15 passes for 205 yards and three touchdowns in the Cornhuskers' win.
Pasadena, CA – Nebraska’s freshman quarterback TJ Lateef (14) lead the Cornhuskers to a 28-21 win against UCLA on Nov. 8, 2025. Lateef completed 13 of 15 passes for 205 yards and three touchdowns in the Cornhuskers’ win. Photo credit: Dennis J. Freeman / News 4 Us Online

Stage

Broadway. Theatre. Concerts. Live Performances

Stage

‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ is artistly seductive

Stage

‘Life of Pi’ is a visual marvel  

Stage

‘Hamilton’ shows its staying power

Stage

The show wins over the Oscars

Stage

The tragedy and triumph of ‘Jelly’s Last Jam’

Stage

‘Dinner with Friends’ examines relationships

Stage

‘The Beat Goes On’ with Cher tribute

Spotlight

The spectacle of live performances

Spotlight

Race is explored in ‘Joe Turner’s Come and Gone’

Spotlight

An evening with Israel Houghton

Spotlight

Patrice Rushen is LA’s jazz connoisseur

Spotlight

Sheryl Lee Ralph gets her star

Spotlight

Dave Kox and Friends ring in the holiday spirit

Spotlight

Morris Day and The Time: still going strong

Spotlight

Katerina McCrimmon gives ‘Funny Girl’ soul   

Pageantry

Pageantry

Children United Nations honors Marla Gibbs

Pageantry

Nominees enjoy Image Awards brunch

Pageantry

Luxury Experience & Co certifies the gift lounge

Pageantry

Red Carpet at the NAACP Image Awards

Pageantry

Luxury Experience & Co honors cancer survivors

Pageantry

Daytime Emmys and the red carpet flavor

Pageantry

On the red carpet at the Daytime Emmys

Cinema

Movie Takeouts, Film Reviews and Cinema Analysis

Movie Reviews

Freakier Friday sequel is funnier than ever

Movie Reviews

M3GAN 2.0 addresses the future of AI

Movie Reviews

Director Rio Contrada dishes on ‘Splinter’

Movie Reviews

‘Sinners’ is an industry game-changer

Movie Reviews

‘Mission: Impossible’ finale is a winner  

Movie Reviews

‘Secrets of the Penguins’ shows bird dynamics

Movie Reviews

‘September 5′ is high-octane drama

Urbanity

Sports, Community & Philanthropy

Community

A Saturday at the Flea

Community

Chris Taylor, Dodgers making an impact off the field

Community

Going 1-on-1 with the mayor of Compton

Community

Public defender takes on Freedom Day

Community

Sunday nights and free concerts are a good mix

Community

Dance away on Friday Nights in DTLA

Community

Chargers star Derwin James pays a visit to LA Jordan

Clippers

Kawhi. Harden. Clipper Basketball

Clippers

Clippers Media Day: depth and leadership

Clippers

Harden restructured, Clippers-CP3 reunion?

Clippers

Harden silences the critics in GM 6

Clippers

Clippers-Nuggets is an instant classic

Clippers

James Harden has the Clippers cooking

Clippers

Zubac triple-double powers Clippers

Clippers

Clippers show urgency down the stretch

Lakers

LeBron, Luka and the Lake Show

Lakers

Lakers take down Spurs, extend win streak

Lakers

Lakers welcome media day

Lakers

Timberwolves finish off the Lakers 

Lakers

Lakers bounce back in Game 2

Lakers

Timberwolves steal Game 1 from Lakers

Lakers

The Lakers charge into the playoffs

Lakers

Shorthanded Lakers fall to Bucks

NBA

Hoopin' in the Association

NBA

OKC erase hiccups with title

NBA

Nuggets coach is here to stay

NBA

Youth and leadership fuel the Rockets

NBA

Tyronn Lue: Clippers’ Saboteur or Lakers’ Kryptonite?

NBA

Did Luka trade cancel out Lakers’ title run?

NBA

The NBA needs to address back-to-backs

NBA

Tatum, Celtics earn redemption in title run

Sparks

Hoops inside the "W"

WNBA

Sparks end the season with sunflower roster

WNBA

Plum delivers late-game heroics for Sparks

WNBA

Sparks calm the Storm in thriller

WNBA

Crypto Night, Kryptonite? Sparks say no way

WNBA

Sparks lock in against the Mystics

WNBA

Sparks share the load and the glory

WNBA

Sparks can’t keep up with Lynx

Dodgers

The Boys in Blue. Tradition. All-Time Greats. World Champions.

Dodgers

No one can beat the Dodgers

Dodgers

Mookie Betts wins the Roberto Clemente Award

Dodgers

Dodgers miss the mark in Game 5

Dodgers

Win Game 5, win the World Series

Dodgers

Freeman lifts Dodgers past Blue Jays in Game 3

Angels

Mike Trout and LA are under new management

Angels

The Angels home woes continue

Angels

Gil quiets Angels bats for Yankees win 

Angels

Trout, Angels look for improvement

Angels

Ron Washington is ready to lead the Angels

Angels

Ron Washington tapped as Angels manager

Futbol

SoCal Soccer. LAFC. LA Galaxy. Angel City FC.

Futbol

Carlos Vela announces his retirement

Futbol

LAFC make 2025 roster moves

Futbol

Oliver Giroud signs with the Black & Gold

Futbol

Seattle win shows LAFC’s ’24 season potential

Futbol

LAFC introduce cuisine for 2024 season

Futbol

LAFC looks for strong 2024 push

Futbol

Hugo Lloris: making history with LAFC

College Football

What's Happening in the Big Ten & College Football

NCAA Football

Two Compton kids, one Rose Bowl story

NCAA Football

UCLA finds identity in upset of Penn State

NCAA Football

Fresno State dominates Southern

NCAA Football

UCLA is ready for Big Ten play 

NCAA Football

Ohio State embrace new playoff format

NCAA Football

Ohio State puts on a Rose Bowl show

NCAA Football

Ducks blocking the noise, focused on Rose Bowl

USC Trojans Football

USC Football

Jayden Maiava’s big play saves Trojans 

November 8, 2025
Dennis J. Freeman
USC Football

Trojans run by Wolverines

October 12, 2025
Dennis J. Freeman
USC Football

Spartans can’t handle USC’s offense

September 21, 2025
Dennis J. Freeman
USC Football

USC routs Missouri State

August 31, 2025
Dennis J. Freeman
USC Football

USC Trojans have lots of room for growth

December 1, 2024
Benjamin Verbrugge

UCLA Bruins Football

UCLA Football

Nebraska outlasts Bruins

November 10, 2025
Dennis J. Freeman
UCLA Football Uncategorized

Defense help Bruins edge Maryland

October 24, 2025
Dennis J. Freeman
UCLA Football

Iamaleava gets weekly honors

October 7, 2025
Dennis J. Freeman
UCLA Football

No winning formula for UCLA yet

September 15, 2025
Dennis J. Freeman
UCLA Football

UCLA’s missed chances leads to Utah win

August 31, 2025
Dennis J. Freeman

Scorecard

On the grid with Golf. Tennis. Volleyball & Gymnastics.

Scorecard

James Brown film director celebrates success

Scorecard

Mets raised the bar in the postseason

Scorecard

Campus clashes and protests echo 1968

Scorecard

HBCU combine gives student-athletes hope

Scorecard

Hannah Green wins JM Eagle LA Championship

Scorecard

MLK’s murder fueled Olympic boycott talk

Scorecard

Nelly Korda wins Seri Pak title, back on top

Walk-Off

Trailblazers. Groundbreakers. Icons. Game-Changers.

Walk-Off

Allyson Felix is feted

Walk-Off

NAACP Image Awards winners

Walk-Off

The music of Kool & The Gang is still cool 

Walk-Off

Rev. Dr. Cecil ‘Chip’ Murray was L.A.’s fixer

Walk-Off

The night Kobe dropped 60 on Utah

Walk-Off

Football’s greatest player: A tribute to Jim Brown

Walk-Off

Allyson Felix Field is now official at USC

Red, White & Blue

Past, Present & Future Olympians are Celebrated Here

Olympics

USA basketball top Olympics again

Olympics

Curry, USA reach gold medal game

Olympics

Dearica Hamby ascends as Olympian

Olympics

US women’s volleyball keeps winning

Olympics

Lyles backs up talk with gold medal

Olympics

USA women go for eighth straight gold

Olympics

Katie Ledecky eyes Olympic history

Dribble & Score

Dribble & Score

Fresno State men’s basketball in hot water

March 27, 2025
Jesus Perez / News4usonline
Dribble & Score

Tide rolls to Final Four after Clemson win

April 1, 2024
Dennis J. Freeman
Dribble & Score

NCAA West Regional is a West Coast success

April 1, 2024
Chase Waite / News4usonline
Dribble & Score

Alabama, Clemson mirror March Madness

March 29, 2024
Dennis J. Freeman
Dribble & Score

LMU falls short of ending losing streak

February 20, 2024
Daniel Herrera

She Can Hoop

She Can Hoop

While JuJu recovers, USC reloads

November 6, 2025
Felicia Enriquez
She Can Hoop

USC sees Final Four and title hopes dashed 

April 1, 2025
Dennis J. Freeman
She Can Hoop

Trojans lose JuJu Watkins for the season

March 25, 2025
Benjamin Verbrugge
She Can Hoop

UCLA makes the Sweet 16

March 24, 2025
Dennis J. Freeman
She Can Hoop

Bracket Bias? UCLA, USC and the Dance Debate

March 23, 2025
Felicia Enriquez

Sprint

Track and Field

Track & Field

Olympians shine at USATF LA Grand Prix

Track & Field

 USATF LA Grand Prix hits the mark

Track & Field

Mt. Sac Relays: A day at the races

Track & Field

CIF-SS Masters a record-breaking meet

Track & Field

Trojans own track and field win over Bruins

Preps

Friday Night Lights and Other Things

Preps

Sprinters rule CIF track finals

Preps

Next level: Washington Prep’s Zyier Beverly

Preps

Juco RB Malik Norman is ‘built different’

Preps

The return of Friday Night Lights

Preps

A look around the high school sports landscape

Preps

L.B. Poly T&F star Jade McDonald looks to hit her stride

Preps

Door is open for high school sports return: What’s next?

HBCU

HBCU

Howard volleyball to visit Botswana & Zimbabwe

March 23, 2024
News4usonline Network
HBCU

Jackson State gets $100K donation from GMA

October 27, 2022
News4usonline Network
HBCU

Southwest Airlines partners with Paul Quinn College

October 27, 2022
News4usonline Network

Howard's House

UCLA Football Uncategorized

Defense help Bruins edge Maryland

October 24, 2025
Dennis J. Freeman
Uncategorized

Lakers expect Anthony Davis to lead the way

October 3, 2023
Dennis J. Freeman
Uncategorized

Biden is the speaker at Howard’s graduation

May 15, 2023
News4usonline Network

Tourism

Destinations

da Vinci exhibit shows artist’s creative mastery

March 7, 2024
Vicky Pineda
Destinations

Disneyland’s homage to Black History Month

February 16, 2024
Dennis J. Freeman
Destinations

Fall means Halloween treats at Disneyland

September 9, 2023
Dennis J. Freeman
Destinations

Rams, Chargers lead Maui relief efforts

August 18, 2023
Dennis J. Freeman

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