SPORTS DIGEST By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer I’m not the first person to underestimate LeBron James and I probably won’t be the last. I did […]
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LAPD arrests 76 celebrating Lakers fans
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Extensive cleanup work Oct. 12 in downtown Los Angeles following a wave of destruction that accompanied an impromptu mass […]
Lakers win record-tying 17th NBA championship
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The Lakers flew to Los Angeles Oct. 12 as the NBA champions for the first time since 2010. The […]
Dodgers’ 1965 World Series star Lou Johnson dies
Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — “Sweet” Lou Johnson, who hit a key home run in game 7 of the 1965 World Series to […]
Living Legends Foundation takes care of its own
MAKING A DIFFERENCE By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Right around this time, David Linton, the chairman of the Living Legends Foundation, Jackie Rhinehart, the vice […]
This Week in Black History
October 9, 1975 Former all-star outfielder Frank Robinson is named manager of the Cleveland Indians, becoming the first black manager of a major league professional […]
Lakers find themselves one win from 17th title
SPORTS DIGEST By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer Twice during the treasured history of the Los Angeles Lakers, the team has gone eight years or more […]
Ovarian cancer patients at greater risk for COVID-19
By Marie Y. Lemelle Contributing Writer After seven months of panic, anxiety and stress, coronavirus continues to captivate our attention. Medical professionals warn that fear […]
This Week in Black History
October 5, 1985 Grambling State University defeats Prairie View A&M 27-7, giving Grambling coach Eddie Robinson 324 career victories in college football, breaking the legendary […]
Lakers, Dodgers hope to recreate 1988 championships
SPORTS DIGEST By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer The Lakers have won 11 NBA titles since they moved here from Minneapolis. The Dodgers have won five […]