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.

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: 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

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

Kenya’s Priscah Cherono, a 45-year-old mother of three children, won the 2026 Los Angeles Marathon in 2:25:19. Chereno led from Mile 1 all the way to the finish. #lamarathon2026 #lamarathon

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.

Los Angeles Sparks head coach Lynne Roberts on Rickea Jackson taking personal time away from the team and why the Sparks need to do the simple things for 40 minutes to have a good shot against the Phoenix Mercury.