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Rams

Stafford opens up about contract extension

Rams back in business with OTAs

Dodgers

Don’t worry about Mookie Betts

Patience will pay off in the long run

Track & Field Track and Field

L.A. Track Festival is a hit 

Olympic hopefuls shine in the spotlight

More forecasts: New York weather 30 day forecast

Pulse

Sports, Community & Philanthropy

Community

Inside the LA Times Book Festival

Community

PAFF ArtFest: Black creatives show up

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

Culture

Our Lifestyles. Our Traditions. Our Truths.

Culture

Alvin Ailey’s ‘Revelations’ is a special work

Culture

‘Sinners’ gets Oscars validation

Culture

Glamour arrives at NAACP Image Awards

Culture

One Loss After Another

Culture

The awaited end of Sean Combs

Culture

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

Culture

HBCU GO puts spotlight on Black culture

Focus

More than Sports and Culture

Focus

Why 42 will always matter

Focus

Rising Black stars at NAACP Creative Honors

Focus

Santa Barbara fetes Michael B. Jordan

Focus

Mister Toledo’s Selena mural unveiled

Focus

Filmmaker Rob Reiner, wife found deceased

Focus

Chadwick Boseman’s legacy cemented with star

Focus

SNAP benefits loss will hurt Americans

Views

Our Reflections on Sports and Society

Commentary

Vintage Steph Curry takes down the Clippers  

Commentary

Behind Geno Auriemma’s diss of Dawn Staley

Commentary

‘A Soldier’s Story’ is an award-worthy film

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?

Rams

Community. Culture. Commitment. And the MVP.

Rams

Stafford opens up about contract extension

Rams

Ty Simpson makes his Rams debut

Rams

Rams pull off surprise with Ty Simpson pick

Rams

McDuffie wants to add to Rams’ culture 

Rams

Heartbreak ends Rams’ season of hope

Rams

Rams’ Jordan Whittington revel in special teams

Rams

Kam Curl spurs Rams’ win against Bears

Chargers

Play Fast. Play Relentless. Play with Fury.

Chargers

Mike McDaniel is ‘fired up’ to be Chargers OC

Chargers

Chargers knocked out from the playoffs 

Chargers

Chargers stumble in loss to Texans

Chargers

Chargers win MNF battle against Eagles

Chargers

Chargers’ win comes with a price 

Chargers

Chargers’ defense crush Steelers 

Chargers

Chargers fall to Colts after slow start

NFL

The Players. The Games. The Culture.

NFL

Seahawks beat Pats to win Super Bowl LX

NFL

TreVeyon Henderson is ready to run wild

NFL

Bad Bunny shows off his softer side

NFL

The NFL’s Wild Card weekend was wild

NFL

The Raiders have an identity crisis

NFL

Rams gives Aaron Donald his flowers

NFL

Parsons, Golden give Packers a new look

NCAA FB

What's Happening in College Football

NCAA Football

SMU wins Holiday Bowl thriller

NCAA Football

Williams leads Washington to LA Bowl win

NCAA Football

USC keeps College Football Playoff hopes alive

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 

Dodgers

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

Dodgers

Don’t worry about Mookie Betts

Dodgers

The Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani situation

Dodgers

Dodgers’ Yoshinobu loses pitching duel

Dodgers

Spring Training: Dodgers round into shape

Dodgers

DodgerFest 2026 kicks off season for champs

USC Football

USC Football

Lemon makes case as nation’s best receiver

November 16, 2025
Benjamin Verbrugge
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

UCLA Football

UCLA Football

UCLA’s frosty home finale

November 27, 2025
Felicia Enriquez
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

Lakers

LeBron, Luka and the Lake Show

Lakers

Lakers have no answers for OKC

Lakers

NBA drama unfolds in Lakers-Rockets series  

Lakers

Lakers-Rockets playoff series is a ‘dog fight’  

Lakers

LeBron keep Lakers on the winning side  

Lakers

Luka, Reaves fuel Lakers’ win over Knicks

Lakers

Lakers can’t handle Celtics’ physicality

Lakers

Austin Reaves having an impact in return

Clippers

Clipper Nation. Intuit Dome. The Klaw.

Clippers NBA

Thunder’s SGA is an unstoppable force

Clippers

Clippers’ identity makes them a threat

Clippers

A new era begins for Clips

Clippers

Clippers deal Harden, make play for future

Clippers

“Terminator Kawhi” has LA rolling

Clippers

Harden climbing all-time scoring list

Clippers

Chris Paul situation prolongs Clippers’ curse

NBA

Hoopin' in the Association

Clippers NBA

Thunder’s SGA is an unstoppable force

NBA

NBA All-Star weekend turns out the stars 

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?

Sparks

Hoops inside the "W"

Sparks

Ogwumike’s return goes beyond basketball

Sparks

Sparks’ win is a step forward 

Sparks

Sparks can’t catch the Fever

Sparks

Aces roll Sparks in WNBA opener

Sparks

Sparks open preseason with win over Nigeria

Sparks

Sparks end the season with sunflower roster

Sparks

Plum delivers late-game heroics for Sparks

Photos of the Week

Los Angeles, CA – Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani (17) pitched six scoreless innings in a 4-1 win against the Colorado Rockies. Ohtani struck out seven batters. He also hit a home run in the victory on May 27, 2026. Photo by Dennis J. Freeman / News4usOnline
Woodland Hills, CA – Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Kevin Dotson (69) putting in the work during a Rams’ organized team activities (OTAs) practice May 28, 2026. Photo by Dennis J. Freeman / News4usOnline
Woodland Hills, CA – Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) at the podium fielding questions from the media after an organized team activities (OTAs) practice on May 28, 2026. Photo by Dennis J. Freeman / News4usOnline

Daily Dribble

Scoops. Breaking News. Trends.

The Daily Dribble

Rams extend QB Stafford

May 21, 2026
Dennis J. Freeman
The Daily Dribble

Giants rock Dodgers’ Yamamoto

May 13, 2026
Dennis J. Freeman
The Daily Dribble Uncategorized

Short-handed Lakers are no match for OKC

April 8, 2026
Leslie Adkins
The Daily Dribble

Lakers continue their roller coaster season

February 11, 2026
Leslie Adkins
The Daily Dribble

Special teams play end Rams’ season

January 26, 2026
Dennis J. Freeman
The Daily Dribble

Clippers stay hot as Lakers continue slide

January 23, 2026
Benjamin Verbrugge

LA28

Past, Present & Future Olympians are Celebrated Here

Olympics

Olympians rule the AVP court

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

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

Palou finally breaks through at LB Grand Prix

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

Sprint

Track and Field

Track & Field Track and Field

L.A. Track Festival is a hit 

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

Flicks

Movie Takeouts, Film Reviews and Cinema Analysis

Movie Reviews

Billie Eilish film is a winner

Movie Reviews

‘Michael’ brings the magic back

Movie Reviews

No time for tears in ‘Scream 7’

Movie Reviews

Green Book: Lessons on the Road

Movie Reviews

‘Primate’ unleashes night of terror

Stage

Broadway. Theatre. Concerts. Live Performances

Stage

The evolution of ‘Black Violin’

Stage

Ellis C. Dawson III sees laughter in ‘Spamalot’

Stage

‘The Wiz’ is a whole lot of fun to see

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

Spotlight

The spectacle of live performances

Spotlight

Inside America’s Next Top Model: a lost reality

Spotlight

Sheherazade sparkles as Glinda in ‘The Wiz’

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

VIP

Backstage. Glamour. The Carpet. Society.

Pageantry

Red carpet dazzle at 98th Academy Awards

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

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

Lauren Betts was UCLA’s ignition to its title run

April 6, 2026
Dennis J. Freeman
She Can Hoop

Final Four has UCLA’s name on it

March 30, 2026
Dennis J. Freeman
She Can Hoop

UCLA’s women hoopsters advance to Sweet 16

March 24, 2026
Dennis J. Freeman
She Can Hoop

UCLA overpowers Cal Baptist

March 22, 2026
Dennis J. Freeman
She Can Hoop

No. 2 UCLA powers past USC

March 2, 2026
Felicia Enriquez

Angels

Mike Trout and LA are under new management

Angels

Mariners temper Angels’ opening day buzz  

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

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

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

Uncategorized

Clippers and Warriors have one more dance  

April 13, 2026
Dennis J. Freeman
The Daily Dribble Uncategorized

Short-handed Lakers are no match for OKC

April 8, 2026
Leslie Adkins
Uncategorized

It’s Dame Time! Lillard wins 3-point contest 

February 16, 2026
Dennis J. Freeman

High School Sports

Preps

Sprinters rule CIF track finals

May 19, 2025
Dennis J. Freeman
Preps

Next level: Washington Prep’s Zyier Beverly

January 26, 2023
Ron Jenkins
Preps

Juco RB Malik Norman is ‘built different’

October 23, 2022
Ron Jenkins
Preps

The return of Friday Night Lights

August 21, 2021
Dennis J. Freeman

Face to Face

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The @rams players putting in the work at an organized team activities (OTAs) practice on May 28, 2026.
In the Dodgers' 4-1 win against the Colorado Rockies on May 27, Shohei Ohtani flexed his dual-threat skills again.
A lot of superb talent showed up for the @soundrunning event called L.A. Track Festival at UCLA's Drake Stadium. Past Olympians and Olympic hopefuls competed in this elite running event.
Former @goducks star @jadynmays was one of many stars participating in the LA Track Festival at UCLA's Drake Stadium. Mays ran the 100 meters, where she finished with a time of 11.41.
The 2024 silver medal-winning Olympics beach volleyball duo Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson brought their international experience to the 2026 @avpbeach Huntington Beach Open.
The Toronto Tempo defeat the Los Angeles Sparks 106-96 on the road.
One of the best matches of the @avpbeach 2026 Huntington Beach Open in Huntington Beach, California, took place at center court on Day 2 of the tournament when American duo Andy Benesh and Taylor Crabb met up with the high-flying Qatar's super team of Ahmed Tijan and Cherif Younousse.
Photographer Dylan Berkman captures the action for @news4usonline
The @avpbeach Huntington Beach Open on Day 1 featured a whole slew of great players, including Olympians and international stars and elite athletes from all over. Teams from countries such as Switzerland, Brazil, Canada, and Qatar.
Kelsey Plum getting her free throws up before Sparks vs. Tempo.
Cam Brink getting loose before Sparks vs. Tempo.
The @la_sparks fell behind the @indianafever by as many as 19 points but rallied to make the game close in the end, dropping a 87-78 defeat at home. Some highlights? Kelsey Plum scored 25 points to lead the Sparks in scoring and Cameron Brink showed a strong defensive presence.

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