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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Watch: LeBron James turns back the clock with jaw-dropping left-handed windmill slam dunk in Lakers 118-97 loss to Mavericks
In a season that has seen its share of highs and lows for the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James delivered a moment on Tuesday night that left fans and players alike questioning if Father Time might have taken a raincheck. Even at 40 years old and in his 22nd NBA season, James continues to defy logic and physics, producing yet…
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Dodgers trade crucial piece of 2024 World Series Championship team to Reds
The Los Angeles Dodgers surprised many in the industry on Monday when they traded away second baseman Gavin Lux, a key contributor to their 2024 World Series Championship run. Lux was traded to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for outfield prospect Mike Sirota and a competitive-balance Round A draft pick. For Lux, 27, the trade marks the end of an…
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Roast Duck! Ohio State routs Oregon 41-21 in Rose Bowl rematch, will face Texas in College Football Playoff Semifinal
Ohio State routed Oregon 41-21 on Wednesday night during the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl.
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What the Rams 13-9 victory over the Cardinals means for their and the Seahawks chances of winning the NFC West
On a crisp Saturday night in December, the Los Angeles Rams found themselves on the edge of glory—and also disaster. In a game that tested their resilience and grit, the Rams eked out a 13-9 victory over the Arizona Cardinals at SoFi Stadium, a win that propelled them within reach of the NFC West crown. Ahkello Witherspoon delivered the...
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Dodgers meet with Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki as MLB race heats up
The race to sign Roki Sasaki, Japan’s flamethrowing sensation, is reaching its crescendo, and the Los Angeles Dodgers have officially entered the fray. On Saturday, Sasaki and his representatives met with Dodgers brass, making them the sixth Major League Baseball team confirmed to have pitched their vision for the 23-year-old superstar’s future. Sasaki, who was posted by the Chiba...
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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.
