Las Vegas’ depth prove to be too much for LA
Author: Felicia Enriquez
Felicia Enriquez
Born and raised in the heart of Compton, I’ve always had a soft spot for underdogs—those who fight with grit, heart, and determination. My passion for the LA Clippers runs deep because they mirror everything I stand for. Whether courtside or in the community, I proudly cheer for the team that reflects my story. I am also the host of Black Love and Basketball – Compton Edition, a podcast blending the beauty of basketball and love from a feminine perspective. Outside of basketball, I am a family law paralegal dedicated to helping families navigate challenges and stay together. Success may have a time frame for those who want you to fail, but I’ve learned to set my own clock. – Felicia Enriquez, also known as Mynt J.
SAN DIEGO — The Los Angeles Sparks opened preseason play with an 89-63 win over Nigeria’s women’s national team Saturday afternoon at Viejas Arena in San Diego, Calif., giving head coach Lynne Roberts her first live look at how this group responds under game pressure. Before the ball went up, the moment carried more meaning than a normal preseason matchup. The Sparks and Nigeria exchanged gifts at center court, shared hugs and showed respect before stepping into competition. It was a reminder that this game connected more than two teams. It connected the WNBA, international basketball and a Nigerian program…
Long Beach, CA (News4usonline) – At the 2026 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, it was Álex Palou who captured the victory, driving the No. 10 Chip Ganassi Racing Honda to his first win on the iconic street circuit. Palou finished ahead of Felix Rosenqvist and Scott Dixon, executing a race defined by timing, control, and precision. A key pit sequence helped him take the lead, which he maintained through the closing laps. It was Palou’s first victory on the Long Beach course. Coming in first place in this iconic race was a big deal, Palou said. “Incredible. Feel so,…
The Bruins use their physicality to dominate the Trojans
Los Angeles, CA-Inspired by the Warner Bros. hit film, Sinners, resilience wasn’t just a theme on screen. It was present behind it as well. Set in 1930s Mississippi, Sinners tells the story of brothers returning home to build something of their own while confronting forces meant to disrupt and diminish them. The environment in the film is not neutral. It presses. It restricts. It challenges. And still, something beautiful is created. That tension, environment versus endurance, quietly echoed through the 57th NAACP Image Awards Fashion Show, where the spotlight extended beyond actors and hosts to the artists shaping what audiences…
Trojans defeat Wisconsin and raise money for cancer survivors
Trojans play a complete game in defeating a Big Ten Conference rival
Los Angeles, CA (News4UsOnline) – USC snapped a four-game losing streak with an 83–57 win over Purdue on Sunday afternoon at the Galen Center, using unselfish guard play, ball movement, and defensive pressure to control the game from start to finish. Freshman guard Jazzy Davidson finished with 13 points and six assists, leading the Trojans in scoring while prioritizing efficiency and pace control. Senior guard Kara Dunn delivered the scoring punch with 29 points, capitalizing on the space created by USC’s ball movement as the Trojans pulled away in the second quarter. USC recorded 25 assists on 30 made field…
LOS ANGELES — USC knew exactly what it was signing up for when No. 1 UConn walked into the Galen Center. This game was never about protecting a record. It was about confronting a standard. In a 79-51 loss at Galen Center, the Trojans were tested by the sport’s most accomplished program. While the score reflected the gap, the intent behind the matchup told a more important story. USC scheduled UConn on purpose Postgame, head coach Lindsay Gottlieb made it clear this type of schedule is not something the Trojans are backing away from. Games against UConn, South Carolina, Notre…
The Bruins’ 48-14 defeat at home might be the last time they take that walk across the Rose Bowl field PASADENA, California -On a cold November night at the Rose Bowl, UCLA’s loss to Washington felt bigger than the scoreboard. The Bruins fell 48 to 14, but the weight of the night rested on something deeper. If this really was UCLA’s last home game at the Rose Bowl, the ending landed softly. Too softly. The stands were not as full as many expected for a moment like this. The energy was muted. It was not the loud emotional sendoff the…
Gamecocks Win 69 to 52 at Crypto LOS ANGELES, CA (News 4 Us Online) — Same floor, same letters, different realities. No. 2 South Carolina walked into Crypto.com Arena with a traveling crowd and walked out with a grown up road win, 69 to 52, built on rebounding, discipline, and a frontcourt that set the terms of every possession. Before tip, I watched Jazzy Davidson and Malia Samuels warm up, both of them moving smooth and locked in. I also had a quick courtside conversation with USC assistant coach Nikki Blue who smiled and told me it should be an…
The Bruins played Nebraska tough, but if Husker fans were a garden tonight, it would’ve been nothing but red roses blooming in every section PASADENA, CA — A couple of Compton kids walked into the Rose Bowl Stadium to face off in a Big Ten Conference college football game. Two of them left their fingerprints on this game. Just in very different ways. Nebraska’s freshman quarterback TJ Lateef came home and made the Rose Bowl feel like a backyard field. He wasn’t rattled. He didn’t look rushed. He played like he knew this moment was his. Coming back to the…
Trojans open the season with an 87–48 win, then head straight into No. 9 NC State and No. 2 South Carolina Los Angeles, CA — I walked back into the Galen Center this season with a memory still sitting heavy. Just last season, in the first quarter vs Ole Miss in the NCAA Sweet 16, with 4:43 left on the clock and USC up 13–2 — JuJu went down and tore her ACL. That moment didn’t just take a star out of the rotation. It shifted the entire atmosphere in that building. Even hurt, JuJu continued to impact this program.…
Inglewood, CA (News4usOnline) — The Clippers entered Media Day with clarity: they’ve retooled, unified, and are laser-focused on contention. With training camp officially starting Tuesday, Sept. 30, the team has just over a week to establish cohesion before their first preseason game on October 9 and the regular season opener on Oct. 22. This year’s camp is set at the Kaiser Permanente Training Center in Inglewood, a new 86,000-square-foot facility adjacent to the Intuit Dome. It’s a homegrown move designed to accelerate chemistry and minimize distractions. The Clippers also have 15 standard roster spots, plus the capacity to carry three…