John W. Davis

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Sports Reporter covering the LA Sparks, HS Sports and Marathons for Southern California News Group | @CMUniversity & @NewhouseSU alum | Journalism Professor

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Sanaa Lathan is at the Sparks vs. Fever game.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris receives a standing ovation at the Los Angeles Sparks game.

The presumed No. 1 pick in the WNBA Draft whenever she decides to declare JuJu Watkins is in the building for the Liberty vs. Sparks game with her USC teammates.

St. John Bosco baseball wins the CIF-SS Division 1 baseball championship game over Santa Margarita. The Braves won 3-2 in nine innings. Miles Clark with the walk off hit.

Final: St. John Bosco 4, Patrick Henry 0. The Braves, who finished the season on a 19-game winning streak, won the CIF Southern California Regional Division I championship. Junior pitcher Jack Champlin closed out the game.

With the 87th selection in the 2025 MLB Draft the Boston Red Sox select: Anthony Eyanson, RHP, LSU. anthony eyanson is a 2022 graduate from Lakewood High School.

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Exclusive: American Nathan Martin, a 36-year-old high school cross county coach from Jackson, Michigan, is the personification of never giving up. He won the 2026 Los Angeles Marathon in 2:11:16.50, capturing the title in the final stride of the 26.2 mile race Sunday.

Exclusive: Rae Burrell on getting emotional during Los Angeles Sparks loss vs. Seattle Storm. Burrell told me she gets frustrated sometimes because she doesn’t want to let her team down. Seattle beat LA 82-64 on Monday, July 6, 2026. #WNBA #LASparks #Basketball

Final: Orange Lutheran 20, St. John Bosco 19. The Lancers will host a CIF-SS Division 1 semifinal game.

Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum says she’s looking forward to playing with Kate Martin a lot more this season. She said Martin is always in the right spot. Martin is currently on a developmental contract but Plum says hopefully not for much longer.

Los Angeles Sparks rookie guard Ta’Niya Latson on staying mentally ready while receiving limited playing in the WNBA. Latson said she’s still learning how to play point guard/lead guard role as she transitions from her natural position of shooting guard.

Los Ángeles Sparks head coach Lynne Roberts told me it is “ridiculous” that Kelsey Plum was not named an All-Star starter because she’s having a career year. Coach Roberts believes Plum is the best 1-on-1 player in the WNBA and is having an MVP season.

Lakewood baseball coach Spud O’Neil shares his emotions after coaching his final Moore League baseball game. Coach O’Neil is retiring after 52 years and more than 980 wins.

POSTGAME: Long Beach Poly football head coach Travon Patterson is excited after winning his debut as the program’s new head coach. Patterson is a 2006 Poly graduate and a first time head coach. He is proud of his team’s all-around effort.

LA Sparks All-Star Kelsey Plum says she’s ready to return from her sprained ankle injury and go up against Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings. Plum missed three games due to injury. #WNBA #LASparks #DallasWings

Rickea Jackson explains why she took personal time away from the Los Angeles Sparks. Jackson played in Tuesday’s practice.

Breaking: LA Sparks star forward Cameron Brink told me she is planning to play against the Las Vegas Aces tommorow night.

Los Angeles Sparks head coach Lynne Roberts on the organization parting ways with general manager Raegan Pebley and the fact that Nneka Ogwumike is about to pass Lisa Leslie’s all-time franchise scoring record. Coach Roberts also provides updates on Cameron Brink’s injury status.

Kate Martin’s emotional interview after signing a developmental contract with the LA Sparks after being waived this week by the Golden State Valkyries.

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Los Angeles Sparks head coach Lynne Roberts on waiving second-year forward Sania Feagin to sign point guard Kiana Williams, a former developmental player with the Phoenix Mercury. Coach Roberts also shared detailed injury updates on Kelsey Plum, Cameron Brink and Kate Martin.

EXCLUSIVE: Romeo Pellum explains why he declined an offer to be Long Beach Poly football’s next head coach. Pellum said he wants to continue building the Long Beach Millikan football program. He also wants to coach his son, who told him he wants to be a Millikan Ram.

Exclusive: Cameron Brink held her own personal half court 5 on 5 practice session after LA Sparks practice Saturday morning. Sparks coach Lynne Roberts is hopeful Brink will return to action before the end of July.