Michael J. Duarte is a sports writer and reporter with NBCLA. He is known for his sharp wit in sports news storytelling and his detailed sports features, Duarte is the 2019 Southern California Sports Journalist of the Year and currently covers the Los Angeles Lakers, Dodgers, Rams, and more.
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Photos: Top 15 Los Angeles Sports Moments of 2024
The 2024 year was a wild one for Los Angeles sports. The year began with plenty of hope and promises, and ended with two championships against New York teams. The 2024 sports calendar brought us moments of heartbreak, like when the Boston Celtics surpassed the Los Angeles Lakers with their 18th NBA Championship in June, but also plenty of jaw-dropping... -
Teoscar Hernández re-signs with Dodgers on 3-year, $66 million deal
Merry Christmas Dodgers fans, Teoscar Hernández is back! In a move that cements the Los Angeles Dodgers championship aspirations for years to come, Hernández is returning to the 2024 champions in their quest to become the first MLB team to repeat since the New York Yankees won three straight titles in 1998 to 2000. Spanish-language reporter Moises Fabian was the…
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What the Chargers 34-27 victory against the Broncos on Thursday Night Football means for their playoff chances
The Los Angeles Chargers saved their postseason hopes from slipping through their fingers Thursday night, delivering a dramatic 34-27 comeback victory over the Denver Broncos at SoFi Stadium. The win not only snapped Denver’s four-game winning streak but catapulted the Chargers into the sixth seed in the AFC playoff race, boosting their postseason chances to a commanding 97%. It...
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Dodgers Kiké Hernández reveals his punishment for dropping an f-bomb on live TV
For Los Angeles Dodgers fans, Enrique “Kiké” Hernández is the kind of player you love to root for—scrappy, versatile, clutch, and always good for a laugh. But during the Dodgers’ 2024 playoff run, Hernández delivered an unfiltered, live-TV moment that could’ve cost him dearly. Let’s just say it was a postseason “bomb” of a different kind. It all went...
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LA Galaxy win record 6th MLS Cup after beating New York Red Bulls 2-1 in the final
The LA Galaxy honored their injured teammate Riqui Puig, and etched another chapter into the history books by beating the New York Red Bulls 2-1 in the 2024 MLS Cup Final at Dignity Health Sports Park in Southern California.
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LA Galaxy's Riqui Puig suffers torn ACL, will miss MLS Cup 2024
The Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder Riqui Puig has suffered a season ending torn ACL and will miss the MLS Cup 2024, the team announced Sunday.
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LA Galaxy head to record-extending 10th MLS Cup after Dejan Joveljic's late heroics
The LA Galaxy are heading back to familiar territory: the MLS Cup. On a cool and crisp Saturday night at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California, the Galaxy edged past the Seattle Sounders 1-0 in the Western Conference Final, securing their place in the league’s championship match for a record-extending 10th time. It was Dejan Joveljic who delivered...
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Rams receiver DeMarcus Robinson arrested on suspicion of DUI just hours after loss to Eagles
Rams receiver DeMarcus Robinson was arrested early Monday morning on suspicion of driving under the influence, NFL Network first reported.
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Ring the Victory Bell! USC rallies to beat crosstown rivals UCLA 19-13 to clinch a bowl game
Ring the Victory Bell, the USC Trojans have won the battle of Los Angeles. USC rallied in the fourth quarter for 19-13 victory over crosstown rivals UCLA to qualify for a bowl game with their sixth win of the season. Sophomore quarterback Jayden Maiava threw for 221 yards and a touchdown in the win. “Jayden has been able to make…
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Shohei Ohtani's oldest game-worn jersey from Japan hits the auction block
In the world of sports memorabilia, few items command the same reverence as something tied to the 2024 National League MVP Shohei Ohtani. His remarkable journey from a teen phenom in Japan to now three-time MLB MVP has captivated fans across the globe. Now, collectors have a chance to own a tangible piece of his early legacy: the oldest known…
