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Good morning. The story of Kenny Washington, the Lincoln High and UCLA athlete who blazed a trail by starring with the Rams in the 1940s, has been getting more and more attention in the past few years. But the Rams realized it still wasn’t enough. The result is a film that’s worth any fan’s time.
In other news:
- LeBron James played with the Lakers’ trade acquisitions for the first time in an easy win over New Orleans.
- A new book accuses the Dodgers of sign-stealing, but manager Dave Roberts says they didn’t break rules as the Astros and Red Sox did.
- Mike Trout says Shohei Ohtani faces “the biggest decision of his life” and he’ll try to persuade his teammate to re-sign with the Angels.
- The Kings and defenseman Mikey Anderson agreed to an eight-year contract extension as rumors continued to link the team with the Coyotes’ Jakob Chychrun.
- The Ducks were bombed by Buffalo and have their seventh losing streak of three or more games this season.
- UC Irvine is tied for first in the Big West after winning at UCSB.
- As Tiger Woods tees off in the Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club today, columnist Jim Alexander looks at where the PGA Tour might find its next star attraction.
- Check your local SCNG paper and its website for last night’s high school girls basketball playoff action.
“Kingfish: The Story of Kenny Washington,” a short film produced by The BLK Originals for the Rams, premiered last night in Inglewood at the Miracle Theatre, about a mile from the Rams’ home at SoFi Stadium.
It also went live yesterday for viewing free of charge on the Rams’ online platforms at therams.com/kingfish and youtube.com/larams.
It’s a stylish, entertaining appreciation of Washington, who, along with fellow Bruin Woody Strode, broke the NFL’s color line by signing a contract…
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