Category: Sports

Bakersfield
Stefi Mar

COMMENTARY: When Politics Intersects with Professional Sports

It appears that every week, there is a news story or event that leaves us even more tired and weary of the political climate we live in. At a time when we should be paying increased attention to evolving events, we also face the personal need for emotional and mental breaks from the chaos. Taking that mental off-ramp to recharge and receive the temporary relief we need is critical.

African Americans
Stefi Mar

California First Partner Champions Mental Wellness With Sports‑Focused Events

To close out Mental Health Awareness Month, First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom hosted hundreds of families, youth athletes, coaches, educators, and mental health advocates at the Street Soccer USA facility in downtown Sacramento on May 29 for the fourth annual “Movement and Mindfulness: Move Your Body, Calm Your Mind Day” — a statewide event promoting physical activity, social connection, and emotional well-being.

Los Angeles
Kathleen Untalan

Bruins’ WCWS Run Ends in Extra-Inning Heartbreaker

The Bruins saw their season end in dramatic fashion Sunday evening, falling 8-7 to Texas Tech in nine innings in an elimination game at the Women’s College World Series at Devon Park. UCLA finished the season 53-10 after going 1-2 at this year’s WCWS. Texas Tech improved to 59-8 and advanced for a chance to face Alabama in the semifinals.

Los Angeles
Kathleen Untalan

Bruins Headed to WCWS for NCAA-Record 34th Time

The Bruins defeated UCF 14-4 on Saturday night at Easton Stadium to sweep the NCAA Los Angeles Super Regional and punch their ticket to the Women’s College World Series for the third straight season. With the win, UCLA advanced to the WCWS for the 10th time in the last 11 tournaments and for an NCAA-record 34th time overall.

Los Angeles
Kathleen Untalan

Dodgers Get Hot in Rout of Rockies

Mookie Betts and the Dodgers rolled over the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night, winning by a score of 15-6 at Dodger Stadium. It was the Dodgers’ fourth straight win and their 11th victory in the last 13 games, as the team is starting to look like the club many expected to see all along.

General Sports
Kathleen Untalan

Bruins’ Big Bats Carry UCLA Into Super Regionals

LOS ANGELES — It was a big weekend at Easton Stadium as the UCLA softball team powered its way through the NCAA Los Angeles Regional and earned another trip to the Super Regionals.

Los Angeles
Kathleen Untalan

Angels’ Problem Is in the Pen

The Los Angeles Angels have spent the first weeks of the 2026 season searching for stability on the mound.

Los Angeles
Kathleen Untalan

Betts Returns to Dodgers After Five-Week Absence

Mookie Betts returned to the Los Angeles Dodgers’ lineup Monday night, giving the club back one of baseball’s most accomplished players after a five-week absence caused by a right oblique strain.

Los Angeles
Kathleen Untalan

Ohtani Lands First Pitching Award

Shohei Ohtani has already built one of the most unique careers in baseball history, but the Dodgers star recently added something new to his résumé.

Los Angeles
Kathleen Untalan

Cobi Jones Honored With Statue at Dignity Health Sports Park

CARSON — Cobi Jones, one of the most recognizable figures in American soccer and a foundational star of the LA Galaxy, received one of the club’s highest honors Sunday as a 9-foot bronze statue was unveiled outside Dignity Health Sports Park.