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Los Angeles Sparks 10-0 Now

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Jevone Moore
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WNBA 2016: Chicago Sky vs Los Angeles Sparks game at Staples Center in Los Angeles, Ca on June 14, 2016. (Photo by Curtis J. Moore / fi360 News)
WNBA 2016: Chicago Sky vs Los Angeles Sparks game at Staples Center in Los Angeles, Ca on June 14, 2016. (Photo by Curtis J. Moore / fi360 News)

Los Angeles, CA – The Los Angeles Sparks 10-0 now after defeating Chicago Sky 98-85. Nneka Ogwumike recorded her 6th double-double of the season finishing the game with 27 points and 12 rebounds. This team is finding a way to win, no matter who number is called.

Candace Parker had little of a breakout game being the second leading scorer with 17 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists on 50% shooting from the field. The Sparks had five players scored in double figures, with four of five starters in that group.

A bright spot for the Sky was guard Cappie Pondexter 20 points to lead her team. Center Erika de Souza crashed the boards pulling down 12 boards in defeat. The Sparks jumped out to 11 point lead by halftime on the Sky 48-37.

The Los Angeles Sparks will host the Phoenix Mercury this Friday 17th at Staples Center. They will have to get past Brittney & Phoenix before facing off the Minnesota Lynx who are also perfect thus far this season.

 

Sparks Leave Liberty Behind

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Jevone Moore
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WNBA 2016: New York Liberty vs Los Angeles Sparks game during the 20th WNBA Season at Staples Center in Los Angeles, Ca on June 7, 2016. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
WNBA 2016: New York Liberty vs Los Angeles Sparks game during the 20th WNBA Season at Staples Center in Los Angeles, Ca on June 7, 2016. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

Los Angeles, Ca – Oh what a night the Los Angeles Sparks defeat the New York Liberty 100-77. The Sparks defense and pace of play was the key. No Liberty starters scored in double figures in the game. This year Coach Agler has a full team to start the season and it shows.

The Sparks started the game strong scoring 27 points in first quarter on their way to the century mark. They hadn’t scored over 100 points in a game since the 2014 season. How fitting that the hundred point of the game was made at the free throw line by Jantel Lavender. Lavender lead the Sparks with a game high 22 points. “I’m finding my place off the bench to score.”, said Lavender on her new role.

They had five players score in double figures Kristi Tolver 19 points, Nneka Ogwumike 18 points & 10 rebounds, Essence Carson 15 points. Look who’s missing from scoring double digits, the star Candace Parker who only need 5 points, 5 rebounds in the win.

Tonight was a statement game by the Sparks to the WNBA that they are poised and ready to go. It didn’t matter who was their opponent on the court. The Sparks keeping the record unblemished to start the season now 8-0 after the win. Last season after eight games team was 0-8 then got first win in 9th game of season.

New York’s leading scorer Shavonte Zellous finished with 12 points off the bench. They shot 42.6% from the field which was not enough. They were out scored in the paint by 40 to 30 points by the Sparks. The Sparks also dominated fast break points 13-0.

This Sparks team is playing as a team for Agler, who knows how far they can go. Even at halftime they were celebrating by having their new banners re-revealed from 2001 & 2002 Championships teams. They will play in Dallas on Saturday, June 11 against the Dallas Wings at 5:30pm.

UCLA, Mora Agree to Contract Extension

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Nov 14, 2015 UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen (3)scrambling for a late 4th quarter touchdown during second half of Washington State vs UCLA football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Ca(Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
Nov 14, 2015 UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen (3) scrambling for a late 4th quarter touchdown during second half of Washington State vs UCLA football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Ca(Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

LOS ANGELES – UCLA and head football coach Jim Mora have agreed to a two-year contract extension through the 2021 season, it was announced today by Director of Athletics Dan Guerrero.

In his first four seasons at UCLA, Mora has equaled the school record for most victories over a four-year span (37) while leading the Bruins to wins in 11 of their last 12 non-conference matchups, four consecutive bowl appearances, two school-record tying 10-win seasons (the eighth and ninth in UCLA history) and more than 70 team and individual school records.

Last season, the third straight in which UCLA has made an appearance in the Top 10 of the AP Poll and the first such stretch for the team since 1984-89, eight Bruins, including first-round selection Kenny Clark and second-round pick Myles Jack, were chosen in the 2016 NFL Draft. The total of eight players selected in this draft was the most of any Pac-12 school, the third most of any school in the country and the most UCLA has had drafted since the draft went to seven rounds in 1994. Additionally, UCLA has never had more players selected over a four year span since the draft went to seven rounds than the 20 chosen during the Mora era.

With kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn capturing the Lou Groza Award last season, four Bruins under Mora have now captured a total of five national awards – Eric Kendricks (2014 Butkus Award, 2014 Lott Trophy), Anthony Barr (2013 Lott Trophy) and Xavier Su’a-Filo (2013 Morris Trophy).

Mora’s impact at UCLA has extended well beyond the football field, however, having recently made the largest donation by a sitting head coach in UCLA history this past August. Earmarked for the Wasserman Football Center project, the donation is in addition to the role Mora has played in both the development of, and fundraising efforts for, the Bruins’ new state-of-the-art football specific training facility.

Press Release By UCLA Athletics

NFL Los Angeles Wins Super Bowl LV

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Jevone Moore
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Los Angeles, CA – Los Angeles has just won the Super Bowl! The Los Angeles region will host Super Bowl 55 on February 7th, 2021. The actual game will be played at the Los Angeles Rams new stadium in Inglewood, Ca. The selection of Los Angeles follows a highly competitive process of which Los Angeles’ bid was led by Casey Wasserman, chairman and chief executive officer of Wasserman, in collaboration with the Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission (LASEC) and Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board (LATCB), comprising the Los Angeles Super Bowl Bid Committee.  So be on the lookout for the 2020 NFL season where all eyes will be on the West Coast.

Right now at the NFL owners meeting in Charlotte NC, this and few other majors things are being voted on from enhancing Instant Replay and more. All 32 teams were pitched a live presentation on how diverse, creative, & the entertainment capital of the world. The largest sporting events have been held in Los Angeles from Olympics, World Cup, All Star Weekends and seven other Super Bowls.

The Super Bowl bid includes 60,000 hotel room nights (with the possibility of generating up to 100,000 total room nights). That’s not even taken account the other activities the region will host officially & unofficially. Who knows will the Snoop Youth Football League get a chance to be showcased that weekend as tomorrow stars?

“The City of Inglewood is thrilled to be the host for the most watched, single sporting event in the world, Super Bowl LV,” said Inglewood Mayor James Butts. “Working with the City of Los Angeles, we intend to help make it the greatest fan experience in the history of the NFL. After a 20 year hiatus, professional football is back.”

The Los Angeles Super Bowl Bid Committee included: Casey Wasserman, CEO, Wasserman (Bid Chair), Bob Graziano, Managing Director, J.P. Morgan (Bid Vice Chair), Ernest Wooden, President/CEO, Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board (Bid Committee Member), Kathryn Schloessman, President, Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission (Bid Committee Member), Renata Simril, President/CEO, LA84 Foundation (Bid Committee Member), Kevin Demoff, COO, Los Angeles Rams (Team Representative), Michelle Kerrick, Managing Partner, Deloitte, and former Treasurer, 2008 Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee (Finance Chair), Mayor Eric Garcetti, City of Los Angeles (Advisory Board) & Mayor James Butts, City of Inglewood (Advisory Board)

UCLA, Under Armour Have Joined Forces 2017

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Jevone Moore
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NCAA College Athletics: UCLA, Under Armour join forces starting 2017 season. May 24th, 2016 at Press Conference inside of Pauley Pavilion in Westwood, Ca. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

Los Angeles, Ca – UCLA Athletics has taken a giant step with new apparel deal with Under Armour. Their official contract is not due to start until July 1st, 2017. At today’s press conference you could see smiles all around with a great university & great brand joining forces at the tune of $280 Million dollars over 15 years. Ucla Athletic Director Dan Guerrero along with founder CEO Under Armour Kevin Plank address those in attendance.

As part of the partnership, Under Armour will exclusively design and supply the footwear, apparel and equipment for training and game-day uniforms for all 25 of the university’s men’s and women’s varsity athletic teams. This is the largest apparel deal in the history of the NCAA, reaffirming UCLA’s status as a world-class institution and Under Armour’s position as a global leader committed to collegiate athletics. So fitting for the first school who was the first to win 100 National Championships with 113 and counting.

This is not the first time UCLA went shopping like a NFL free agent to test the market. Back in mid 90’s Reebok was able to lure UCLA away from Adidas for most major athletic sports but Soccer was among the teams that stuck with Adidas. UCLA Football coach was Terry Donahue back then during those contract talks. The players knew something was brewing and some players wanted a switch to Nike. Donahue said, “If Nike wants to pay us for wearing their shoes…” He knew then UCLA had the name and the marketing power to be paid and respected as the best.

So true to form UCLA make the correct call aligning themselves with a company that truly understands what this schools bring to the table. Under Armour now has a flagship school on the West Coast for the Maryland Based Brand. They now have three school in the PAC-12 UCLA, Utah & Cal Berkeley.

Time for the Bruin Fans to get geared up, don’t worry Tradition will stay intact with little cutting edge innovation. BE READY!

 

Candace Parker Leads They Way to Victory!

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Jevone Moore
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WNBA 2016: Seattle Storm vs Los Angeles Sparks opening game of 20th WNBA Season at Staples Center in Los Angeles, Ca on May 15, 2016. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

 

Los Angeles, Ca – The Los Angeles Sparks started off the WNBA 20th season on a good foot defeating the Seattle Storm 96-66. What a difference a year makes, having your players ready and on the court to start the season. It’s only game one of the season but the Sparks ready for a run.

Candace Parker dropped 21 points for the Sparks in first half allowing her team to jump to 25 point lead. Parker completed the game with 34 points, 50% from 3 point land. Guard Kristi Toliver scored 14 points, 4 assist with some timely shots in the first half. All Star Nneka Ogwumike pulled down 7 rebounds with 13 points facing rookie Breanna Stewart.

The Sparks started the game with a little showtime flare, everyone seemed to know exactly where each player was on the court. The Sparks 8-0 start set the tone even after the Storm had a run of their own. Sparks Coach Brian Agler said, “I was very pleased with their energy & enthusiasm today.”

Stewart didn’t disappoint the Storms in her debut 23 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assist & a block in 34 minutes of play. Sometimes a rookie needs to get comfortable but not Stewart, she stepped up big in a lopsided defeat. Storm guard Jewell Loyd dropped 20 points, 8/8 free throw line & 5 assists.

The teams just traded baskets back in forth for the first six minutes in the 3rd quarter with a score of 62-39. There was some good basketball being played by both teams going into the fourth quarter. The Sparks regrouped lead by Parker who just refused to lose. New comer Essence Carson who scored 9 points dropped a late bucket to keep the game in hand.

They will get back to the gym to work so they can continue to play Sparks Basketball for the next 33 games. Sparks will travel to Washington to face the Washington Mystics on Friday May 20th at 4:00pm.

 

 

Salena Collins is Strengthening Her Community with Health

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21 Day Yoga Challenge Pose Salena Collins - Photo by Jevone Moore / Full Image 360
21 Day Yoga Challenge Pose Salena Collins - Photo by Jevone Moore / Full Image 360

In the month of April, the US celebrated Public Health Week.

A little background about the week itself: During the first full week of April each year, APHA brings together communities across the United States to observe National Public Health Week as a time to recognize the contributions of public health and highlight issues that are important to improving our nation. For over 20 years, APHA has served as the organizer of NPHW. Every year, the Association develops a national campaign to educate the public, policymakers and practitioners about issues related to each year’s theme. APHA creates new NPHW materials each year that can be used during and after NPHW to raise awareness about public health and prevention. (NPHW.org)

We had the pleasure of talking with Salena Collins, owner of the first yoga studio in Inglewood, California, Clear Gardens Yoga. Salena has made it her mission to change the community’s mindset of health–starting with its youth. She has created and implemented the first yoga curriculum in Inglewood Schools and is expanding to other cities.

Learn more about her powerful mission and vision below!

Empire Life: What led you to pursue a career in health education?
Salena Collins: My heart led me to a career in Mindfulness and Health. I strongly believe that mindfulness and health are one in the same. I began practicing Yoga at the age of 17 as a senior in high school. It was at the end of my first class in savasana that I knew I came across something good and life changing. I experienced clarity physically, by leaving any tension behind in class, and clarity mentally by simply tuning in to my breathing and finding an easy pattern.

It was with maturity and growth that I felt an urge to share this with people, children and adults. Children because they are our future, and if they are aware of the power of their thoughts and intentions they are unstoppable. Adults because they are a direct source for a child’s introduction to life, and it is a fact that you can only teach what you know.

EL: What’s your vision for expanding the message of health and yoga?
SC: The vision I hold of the expansion of health and yoga is clear and currently unfolding. The Balance of Life Project was created in 2015 and since has served over 6 ICEF schools. Inner City Education Foundation operates on 10 campuses that serve grades K-12. I intend to expand The Balance of Life Project into a non-profit organization, that encourages mindfulness and heath to all institutions in the Los Angeles area. I envision The Balance of Life Project being a foundational resource of self care for staff and children of schools, group homes, and camps. The focus will be health and mindfulness for everyone involved, because what one does will effect another.

EL: What one piece of advice you have for community-minded entrepreneurs?
SC: If I had one piece of advice for a community-minded entrepreneur, it would be a quote that I live by: how you do anything is how you do everything.

In other words, consistency, honesty, and intention begins with you.

The same focus and intention that you have with those things and/or experiences considered small translate to those things and/or experiences that you consider to be big or important. So start with what you have, and where you are. Growth is inevitable, lucky for us, that’s just how life works.

Keep in the loop with Salena and her amazing mission at her website and yoga studio!

Story Courtesy of EmpireLifeMag.Com

The premier digital lifestyle platform for millennial entrepreneurial women of color. Where BUSINESS, BEING & BEAUTY collide!

Philly Soul Stop LA KISS Ascent

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Jevone Moore
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LA KISS QB Nathan Stanley willing himself to the Goal line to score a touchdown, in Anaheim, Ca. (Photo by Jordon Kelly / fi360 News)
LA KISS QB Nathan Stanley willing himself to the Goal Line to score a touchdown, in Anaheim, Ca. (Photo by Jordon Kelly / fi360 News)

Anaheim, Ca – A Monday Night Football game for the Arena Football League saw the Philadelphia Soul soar past the LA KISS 56-33. The crowd was excited to cheer on their beloved KISS who have been on the road the last few weeks. The KISS gave the Soul too many opportunities to score that lead to their demise.

Turnovers hurt in tonight’s contest giving up two interceptions and fumble was not part of Coach Omarr Smith game plan.  Coach Smith said, “We have to take care of the ball and we have to find ways to get the ball in the endzone.”

LA KISS WR separated from the ball in game verse Philadelphia Soul at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Ca. (Photo by Jordon Kelly / fi360 News)
LA KISS WR separated from the ball in game verse Philadelphia Soul at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Ca. (Photo by Jordon Kelly / fi360 News)

By halftime the Soul was up 35-21 and had to kickoff to Kiss to start the second half. On their opening possession they marched 26 yards on 11 plays before turning the ball over on downs.  It only took the Soul two plays and 31 yards to score after that opening up their lead to 42-21.

LA KISS Celebrate after a touchdown in game verse Philadelphia Soul at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Ca. (Photo by Jordon Kelly / fi360 News)
LA KISS Celebrate after a touchdown in game verse Philadelphia Soul at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Ca. (Photo by Jordon Kelly / fi360 News)

The LA KISS offense behind QB Nathan Stanley threw for 191 yards on 18/41 with 4 touchdowns. He’s main target was Donovan Morgan 7 catches, 3 touchdown for 106 yards. You can always count on Morgan to give you a solid performance but you need a complete game by the team to get a victory.

The Kiss defense gave Soul QB Dan Raudabaugh all the time he wanted in the pocket. The defense line presser was not seen all night, and his numbers showed it. Raudabaugh threw for 250 yards and 6 touchdowns, finding Darius Reynolds for half of those scores.

The LA KISS will have to regroup this week and be ready for an extra home game next Monday May 8th verse Portland Steel at 7pm.

UCLA Splits With USC on the Track

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Jevone Moore
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Westwood, Ca – The Crosstown foes split the win in Track & Field dual meet. Each event was weighted equally so both coaches had their own game plan to accumulate the most points possible. So after 19 events UCLA men’s team defeated USC 103-60. The Women of Troy came out on top 97-66 over the Bruins. So each school left the track with bragging rights for a year.

On the day the teams competed in 38 total events, the sprints were dominated by USC behind Adoree Jackson who won the 100m dash with a time of 10.38 which was a PR for him. He also added a win in the Long Jump of  25-4.75/7.74m, this is one event Jackson looking to be in Brazil for the Olympics. Women of Troy Senior sprinter Tynia Gaither took the victory in 100m & 200m to cap off her last official rival meet.

The Bruin Olympian to be Nicholas Scarveils dominated shot put with a throw of 66.10.75, then came away with the double winning the discus 189-1. Not far behind for the Bruins was second year Braheme Days who shot put 65-3.50 and show next year he can take the reins. In the 400m hurdles the Bruins took a sweep behind senior Andre Chapman ran a season best of 52.72 to win the event while senior Jarrett Gonzales followed at 52.94 and 110m Hurdles winner Misana Viltz took third.

Bruin Senior Faith Anumba led a sweep in the triple jump as she won with a mark of 41-1. Sophomore Efe Agege was second at 40-2 while freshman Lillianna Hebert was third with a mark of 38-3.50. UCLA also went 1-2 on the men’s side as Idrees Bernard notched a personal best with a mark of 50-6.75. CJ Alumbres followed at 49-8.50.

USC men’s team ran a 4x100m relay featuring three football players and they also won with a season-best time by the Trojans of 39.89 to earn five points. USC’s team was freshman Dominic Davis, sophomore Ricky Morgan, freshman Ronald Jones and Jackson.

With the PAC-12 Track & Field Championship around the corner in Washington these great performances will propel both schools in their quest for the Crown.

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LA Rams Are on the Clock – Draft 2016

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Jevone Moore
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NFL Pre-Draft Press Conference for the Los Angeles Rams at Courtyard Marriott in Los Angeles, Ca on April 26, 2016. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
NFL Pre-Draft Press Conference for the Los Angeles Rams at Courtyard Marriott in Los Angeles, Ca on April 26, 2016. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

Los Angeles, Ca- With the NFL 2016 Draft less than 48 hours away the newest team in the Los Angeles Market The LA Rams spoke to the press about their No.1 Pick! General Manager Les Snead & Head Coach Jeff Fisher were all smiles on Tuesday armed with answers on how they see this year draft going. The Rams Draft headquarters will be right in the heart of downtown for next few days and the place of rebirth for now of the Rams.

The Rams have the No. 1 pick and four other selections to add to their existing squad. Their other picks will be 4th round 11th (110 overall), 4th round 14th (113), 6th round 17th (177) and 30th (190). This will hold true if they don’t make any draft day moves but the Rams made their most impressive move already. On April 14th in a blockbuster trade with the Tennessee Titans, the Rams acquired the first overall pick.

Coach Fisher answered the question everyone’s asking, Who will be No. 1 pick? Fisher said, “We will pick an offensive player.” Most chucked at the response, so as expected they are keeping their cards close to their chest. The top two prospects are Jared Goff (6’4, 215) Cal Bears whose strengths are his arm, makes all throws even the deep ball well and good footwork as works in the pocket. At Cal playing for Coach Sonny Dykes he set a PAC-12 record throwing for 4,719 yards with 43 touchdowns in his senior campaign. Carson Wentz (6’5, 237) North Dakota State a two time FCS Championship QB, teams like that he played in pro style offense already. His tall portioned frame sets up well to play and be durable in the NFL. His high release point gives him a naturally catchable ball combined with his accuracy.

Coach Fisher told both men, “Be ready to hand the ball off a lot. ” (2015 No. 1 pick Todd Gurley)

If history repeats itself like it always does, since 1937 the Rams have drafted players from 294 different schools. The PAC-12 conference has been the top source for their picks with over 178 players (UCLA 44 picks).

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