Sports
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Osaka channels NBA’s Allen Iverson; advances to second round at U.S. Open
Wave Wire Services NEW YORK (AP) — Naomi Osaka channeled Allen Iverson as part of her U.S. Open debut, and…
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A decade after Colin Kaepernick took a knee, the ripple effects continue
By Will Graves Contributing Writer SAN FRANCISCO — Nothing about NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick changed on that warm Southern California…
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Despite U.S. Open loss, Venus Williams declines to ponder her future in tennis
By Stephen Whyno Contributing Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Venus Williams bowed out of her 26th U.S. Open singles appearance…
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Black rugby trailblazer Billy Boston ‘was everybody’s hero’
By Steve Douglas Contributing Writer MANCHESTER, England (AP) – Black rugby league great Billy Boston, who blazed a trail for…
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Buss siblings double-down on sale of Lakers, despite Jeanie Buss’ opposition
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The five Buss family siblings who announced plans to sell the family’s stake in…
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Orel Hershiser receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Wave Wire Services HOLLYWOOD — Record-setting Dodger pitcher-turned-broadcaster Orel Hershiser received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Aug.…
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Specter of ‘white privilege’ raised after WNBA row
Wave Wire Services CHICAGO (AP) — The specter of racism in the WNBA has again raised its ugly head. DiJonai…
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Colin Kaepernick wins ACLU award for social activism
By NOAH TRISTER Contributing Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick has captured a top award from the…
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RACE MATTERS: Scrutiny of WNBA escalates as conflicts over ethnicity loom
By ALANIS THAMES Contributing Writer CHICAGO – The WNBA has never been bigger. More people are watching. More are investing.…
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Dodgers honored by President Trump during White House visit
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES (CNS) — The Dodgers visited the White House July 23 and were honored by President…
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