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Michael J. Duarte
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Sports writer and reporter with NBC. Winner of the 2019 Southern California Sports Journalist of the Year Award. Cover Dodgers, Lakers, Rams, USC, etc. Peace and luv. ✌️💚
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All the highlights from the Rams 34-7 victory over the Bucs on Sunday Night Football

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All the highlights from the Rams 34-7 victory over the Bucs on Sunday Night Football
The Los Angeles Rams scored 31 points in the first half and moved into sole possession of the NFC lead with a 34-7 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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November 24, 2025 at 5:45 AM
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USC falls, Oregon rises after 42-27 defeat in latest College Football poll

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USC falls, Oregon rises after 42-27 defeat in latest College Football poll
Oregon returned to the top five of The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll Sunday, ranked at No. 5 after their 42-27 victory over USC on Saturday afternoon.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:30 AM
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New Lakers owner Mark Walter tabs two Dodgers executives as special advisors for the purple and gold

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New Lakers owner Mark Walter tabs two Dodgers executives as special advisors for the purple and gold
Two of the sharpest minds in Major League Baseball—Farhan Zaidi and Andrew Friedman—are now stepping into advisory roles with the Lakers’ front office.
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November 22, 2025 at 3:47 AM
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Will Mark Walter's takeover signal a price surge for Lakers fans? History Says—Yes

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Will Mark Walter’s takeover signal a price surge for Lakers fans? History Says—Yes
The NBA has officially approved billionaire owner Mark Walter’s purchase of the Los Angeles Lakers, raising concerns that ticket, concession, and merchandise prices could rise—similar to the increases...
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November 21, 2025 at 1:32 AM
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Breaking: LeBron James will make his 2025-26 season debut on Tuesday night as Lakers take on the Jazz

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Breaking: LeBron James will make his 2025-26 season debut on Tuesday night as Lakers take on the Jazz
After weeks of whispered optimism and cautious updates, the moment has finally arrived. LeBron James will make his long-awaited season debut tonight at Crypto.com Arena when the Los Angeles Lakers hos...
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November 19, 2025 at 2:12 AM
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The 5 best moments from the Rams gritty 21-19 victory over the Seahawks catapulting them into first place in NFC West

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The 5 best moments from the Rams gritty 21-19 victory over the Seahawks catapulting them into first place in NFC West
Here are the top five moments from a win that helped shape the NFC West division moving forward.
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November 17, 2025 at 1:54 AM
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Los Angeles Rams receiver Puka Nacua teams up with Pepsi for a free lunch for fans at East Los Tacos

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Los Angeles Rams receiver Puka Nacua teams up with Pepsi for a free lunch for fans at East Los Tacos
In a city where food is as much a love language as it is a lifeline, Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is adding another chapter to his bond with Los Angeles.  Pepsi and the Los Angeles Rams are closing o...
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November 15, 2025 at 5:47 AM
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Watch: New Balance celebrates Shohei Ohtani's 4th MVP Award with launch of exclusive new shirt and video

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New Balance celebrates Shohei Ohtani’s 4th MVP with Unicorn video and limited-edition t-shirt
New Balance honors Shohei Ohtani’s 4th MVP with a unicorn-inspired video and limited-edition MVP shirt. See how the brand celebrates the Dodgers superstar’s historic season.
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November 15, 2025 at 5:27 AM
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How to watch the Seahawks vs. Rams this Sunday? NFC West supremacy on the line Sunday at SoFi Stadium

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How to watch the Seahawks vs. Rams this Sunday? NFC West Supremacy on the Line Sunday at SoFi Stadium
The 7-2 Los Angeles Rams and 7-2 Seattle Seahawks collide Sunday at SoFi Stadium for control of the NFC West. Here’s how to watch, the latest odds, and what to expect from two of the NFL’s hottest tea...
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November 13, 2025 at 5:16 AM
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When will LeBron James return? The King is cleared to practice, but the team he's practicing with will surprise you

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When will LeBron James return? The King is cleared to practice, but the team he's practicing with will surprise you
LeBron James has been cleared for 5-on-5 drills and will practice with the G League’s South Bay Lakers this week as he nears his return to the Los Angeles Lakers lineup for his record 23rd NBA season.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:50 AM
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Matthew Stafford throws 4 TDs as Rams beat 49ers 42-26 for their 4th straight win

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Matthew Stafford throws 4 TDs as Rams beat 49ers 42-26 for their 4th straight win
Matthew Stafford throws four touchdown passes, setting a Rams franchise record for the most in a three-game span. Los Angeles beats the San Francisco 49ers 42-26 on Sunday, marking their fourth straig...
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November 10, 2025 at 12:57 AM
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Makai Lemon scores through air, on ground in No. 20 USC's 38-17 win over Northwestern

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Makai Lemon scores through air, on ground in No. 20 USC's 38-17 win over Northwestern
No. 20 Southern California stayed in the College Football Playoff race with a 38-17 victory over Northwestern. Makai Lemon had a touchdown catch and a scoring run while making 11 receptions for a care...
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November 8, 2025 at 6:14 AM
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When will LeBron James return to the court? Lakers star nears season debut after sciatica recovery

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When will LeBron James return to the court? Lakers star nears season debut after sciatica recovery
For weeks, James has been dealing with lingering sciatica in his right leg and his return to the court has been up in the air. Now, there’s a flicker of light breaking through the tunnel — one that co...
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November 6, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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World Series champion Dodgers honored during Lakers 118-116 victory over Spurs

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Luka Doncic Leads Lakers’ Electrifying Comeback Over Spurs, 118-116 — With a Little Help from the World Champion Dodgers
Luka Doncic delivered 35 points and near triple-double brilliance as the Los Angeles Lakers stormed back to beat Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs 118-116. With the 2025 World Series champio...
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November 6, 2025 at 6:35 AM
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Where to buy all the Dodgers 2025 World Series gear including hats, t-shirts, collectibles and more!

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Here's where to buy all the Dodgers 2025 World Series gear including hats, t-shirts, collectibles and more!
Celebrate the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 2025 World Series victory with official championship gear. From locker room hats to collector’s items and hoodies, find the best Dodgers merch and holiday gifts for ...
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November 5, 2025 at 12:43 AM
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How did the Dodgers win Game 7 of the World Series? The top 5 plays that changed history forever

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How did the Dodgers win Game 7 of the World Series? The top 5 plays that changed history forever
From Max Muncy’s eighth-inning blast to Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s legendary finish, here are the five plays that changed everything in the Dodgers’ 5-4, 11-inning Game 7 World Series win over the Blue Jays...
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November 4, 2025 at 7:50 AM
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Lightning strikes twice for father-son duo that caught both historic home runs in Game 7 of the World Series

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Lightning strikes twice for father-son duo that caught both historic home runs in Game 7 of the World Series
In an unbelievable twist to the 2025 World Series, lifelong Blue Jays fan John Bains and his son Matthew caught both of the Dodgers’ legendary Game 7 home runs — Miguel Rojas’ game-tying shot in the n...
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November 2, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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Updated with quotes, reactions, and interviews from the back-to-back #WorldSeries Champions

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Dodgers repeat as World Series champions after an epic 11-Inning Game 7 thriller of Blue Jays
The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 in Game 7 to become the first team in 25 years to win consecutive World Series titles.
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November 2, 2025 at 7:50 AM
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Dodgers repeat as World Series champions after an epic 11-Inning Game 7 thriller of Blue Jays

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Dodgers repeat as World Series champions after an epic 11-Inning Game 7 thriller of Blue Jays
For 32 years, the Toronto Blue Jays waited for a night like this — a Game 7 under the lights, the city electric, the air trembling with belief. And when it finally came on a brisk November Saturday, i...
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November 2, 2025 at 4:44 AM
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Both Dodgers and Blue Jays bullpens pay tribute to Alex Vesia by writing No. 51 on their hats

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Both Dodgers and Blue Jays bullpens pay tribute to Alex Vesia by writing No. 51 on their hats
Under the bright lights of the World Series, where the emotions of a continent ebb and flow with every pitch, it’s easy to get lost under the weight of it and forget the fact that baseball is a game, ...
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November 1, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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Sources: Shohei Ohtani set to start Game 7 of the World Series on short rest

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Shohei Ohtani set to start Game 7 of the World Series on short rest
Is this the moment baseball has been waiting for? The best player on the planet stepping onto the biggest stage the sport can offer. Shohei Ohtani, the two-way phenomenon who has redefined what’s poss...
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November 1, 2025 at 5:34 AM
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Dodgers stun Blue Jays 3-1 to send the World Series to a winner-take-all Game 7

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Dodgers stun Blue Jays 3-1 to send the World Series to a winner-take-all Game 7
Under the closed roof of Rogers Centre, the hum of anticipation gave way to the electricity of October baseball — the kind that shakes through concrete, rattles through hearts, and lingers in memory. ...
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November 1, 2025 at 3:18 AM
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Lifelong Dodgers fan gets Toronto trip of a lifetime for World Series courtesy of Canadian Tourism Company

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Lifelong Dodgers fan gets Toronto trip of a lifetime for World Series courtesy of Canadian Tourism Company
When the Los Angeles Dodgers swept the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Championship Series to advance to their second straight World Series, one lifelong fan was celebrating and dreaming of w...
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November 1, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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What to expect from Game 6 of the #WorldSeries between the #Dodgers and #BlueJays

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October 31, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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Dodgers offense disappears again as Blue Jays are one win away from winning the World Series following 6-1 rout in Game 5

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Dodgers offense disappears again as Blue Jays are one in away from winning the World Series following 6-1 rout in Game 5
The Toronto Blue Jays hit back-to-back home runs to start Game 5 of the World Series and they would never look back, defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-1 to put them one win away from winning their f...
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October 30, 2025 at 3:19 AM