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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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…
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Shohei Ohtani's $4.4 Million 50-50 ball lands in Taiwan's iconic Taipei 101 building
Shohei Ohtani is a global icon, but his star status is about to be on full display in Taiwan. Ohtani’s fame knows no boundaries, and now, one of the most celebrated souvenirs in all of baseball will be on display in one of the world’s most iconic skyscrapers. Ohtani’s infamous 50-50 home run ball will be presented proudly in...
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Give the gift of victory: Dodgers World Series gear makes the perfect Christmas gift
The weather has cooled, the leaves have fallen, and the Santa Ana winds have returned. That means it’s officially the holiday season in Los Angeles, and with Thanksgiving a couple weeks away, that means Christmas is right around the corner. If you’re searching for Christmas gifts for the sports fan in your life, what better way to keep the...
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LAFC defeats Vancouver 1-0 in Match 3 of first round of MLS Cup Playoffs, advance to semifinals against Seattle
On a cool Friday night at BMO Stadium, LAFC showed why they’re built for moments like these. The atmosphere was charged, the stakes high, and in a 1-0 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps, it was Mateusz Bogusz who delivered the knockout blow, propelling LAFC to the Western Conference semifinals and a date with the Seattle Sounders. The final match...
