SPORTS
Rai Benjamin, Sans Michael Norman, Scorches Mt. SAC Relays 400 in 44.42
In a historic Mt. SAC Relays race five years ago, San Diego-born Michael Norman battled his Nike teammate Rai Benjamin down the home stretch in the 400-meter dash. Norman won in 43.45 seconds, still his best time ever and equal the No. 4 time in history. Benjamin’s 44.31 was a personal record.
Nelly Korda puts bid for 6th straight victory on hold after withdrawing from Los Angeles tourney
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nelly Korda is putting her bid for a historic sixth straight victory on hold. The LGPA golfer officially withdrew Monday from the JM Eagle LA Championship, which begins Thursday at Wilshire Country Club in Los Angeles. Korda tied Nancy Lopez and Annika Sorenstam with her fifth straight win last weekend at the Chevron Championship near Houston, the year’s first major. “It was not an easy decision,” Korda said in a statement posted on the LPGA Tour website. “After the unbelievable week at The Chevron and grinding through the mental and physical challenges of four events in the past five weeks, I am definitely feeling exhausted. With so much still to come throughout 2024, I feel I need to listen to my body and get some rest, so I can be ready for the remainder of the season.” Korda’s two-shot win at the Chevon Championship was her second career major and her fifth win in five starts.
Inside SoCal: Trotting to a Different Beat (4/21)
TROTTING TO A DIFFERENT BEATAt the California Polo Club, you can come and learn how to play one of the fastest growing team sports in the country: Polo. At their club, it's a family of sorts with welcoming arms, dispelling any notice of elitism.CALIFORNIA POLO CLUBRodney Fragodt fell in love with polo right after moving to California for school, but he wasn't expecting his rodeo-turned-polo arena to gain so much interest. Yet, the California Polo Club kept growing its membership, and continues to do so nearly 30 years later. Perhaps why members keep joining is because it's exactly what you...
Hollywood Meet Kicks Off With $49K+ Pick 6 Carryover
ARCADIA, Calif.—Santa Anita’s Hollywood Meet kicked off Friday producing a hefty $49,398 carryover in the $1 Pick 6 for horseplayers Saturday. There were 46 consolation tickets with five winners on Friday, each returning a payoff of $460. The Pick 6 pool Saturday is estimated to approach the $400,000 mark.
Eric Musselman and the USC Trojans land three more commitments as roster build continues
And like that, new USC head coach Eric Musselman has a relatively filled-out roster for the 2024-25 Trojans with some intriguing pieces and experienced depth. Musselman landed three commitments on Monday, making it five total commitments in three days as the Trojans are up to 10 players scheduled to be on this year’s roster.
Mt. SAC baseball steamrolls through Los Angeles Harbor College in 12-2 win
On Thursday, April 18th, SAC baseball took on the Los Angeles Harbor Seahawks for game two of a three-game series after they took the first game in grand fashion by a final of 8-0. Sophomore Kyle Calzadiaz (16) took the rubber for game two in hopes of claiming the series...
Motorsport's Great Eight Honored Here in Los Angeles
When the Lions Automobilia Foundation and Museum (in LA-adjacent Rancho Dominguez) recently decided to add some worthy names to its Hall of Fame they did it with a flair and a flight of eight indelible names that speak in ALL CAPS about motorsports. This evening of honor will be one...
Cain Sandoval Turns Away Angel Rebollar, Preserves Unbeaten Record
COMMERCE, Calif. – Cain Sandoval overcame a strong start from Angel Rebollar to preserve his unbeaten record. The rising junior welterweight prospect remained perfect as a pro with a unanimous decision victory. Scores were 99-91, 98-92 and 97-93 for Sandoval, who was met with a pro-Rebollar crowd Saturday evening at the Commerce Casino.
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