On Sunday March 5, Pau Gasol, former center for the Los Angeles Lakers, and Memphis Grizzlies was honored in a retirement ceremony at the Staples Center. The 41-year-old Spaniard announced his retirement in November 2019 after an impressive 18-year career in the NBA. Gasol played for six different NBA teams during his career. His most significant contributions came while playing for the Lakers, where he won two NBA championships alongside the late Kobe Bryant in 2009 and 2010. At the ceremony, Gasol was joined by his family, former teammates, coaches, and other NBA stars to celebrate his career and achievements. The event was organized by the … [Read more...] about Celebrating the legacy of an NBA icon
ACP Media Conference Celebrates Five of the Greatest Sports Journalists and Media Figures
Five sports journalists shared their experiences, advice, and challenges at the ACP conference held in San Francisco. The panel included Whitney of 95 Seven, Shana Rubin of The Mercury News, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area, Kendra Andrews of ESPN, and Cassidy of USC TA. The discussion began with the journey each journalist took to get to their current position. Lee Chan started by mentioning her unconventional start, working for an all-female sports site that covered different NFL teams. She then studied journalism at Gonzaga, contributing to The Athletic and covering the Denver Nuggets before being hired by NBC Sports and then ESPN. Rubin's journey was … [Read more...] about ACP Media Conference Celebrates Five of the Greatest Sports Journalists and Media Figures
Ontario Clippers struggle to defeat the Vipers during overtime
Ontario’s minor league basketball team fell short against the Valley Vipers on the night of Jan. 31, at their home base, the Toyota Arena. Basketball season resumes in full swing in the Inland Empire and the Ontario Clippers are eager to secure a handful of victories this season to improve their record in the Western Conference. They currently stand in 6th place, with opportunities to bump into the playoffs. Their season continues into the end of March and Ontario is looking to bounce back. On the night of Jan. 31, Ontario walked off the court with a heartbreaking loss in a period of overtime. While the final score may have reflected a loss, Ontario put up a challenging fight … [Read more...] about Ontario Clippers struggle to defeat the Vipers during overtime