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John W. Davis
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Sports Reporter covering the LA Sparks, HS Sports and Marathons for Southern California News Group | @CMUniversity & @NewhouseSU alum | Journalism Professor
Long Beach, CA
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    John W. Davis
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    Mar 8
    Exclusive: American Nathan Martin, a 36-year-old high school cross county coach from Jackson, Michigan, is the personification of never giving up. He won the 2026 Los Angeles Marathon in 2:11:16.50, capturing the title in the final stride of the 26.2 mile race Sunday.
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    John W. Davis
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    Jul 8, 2022
    Kyrie Irving is at the Storm vs. Sparks game in Los Angeles.
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    John W. Davis
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    Sep 23, 2019
    Candace Parker said she's physically and mentally okay and told reporters to ask Derek Fisher why she only played 11 minutes and 14 seconds on the Sparks 22 point elimination loss to the Connecticut Sun 78-56. #Winsidr #WNBAPlayoffs #LASparks
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    John W. Davis
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    Jul 28, 2025
    Cameron Brink is back. Here’s the halfcourt short and celebration to prove it.
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    John W. Davis
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    Aug 17, 2024
    Angel Reese on being a black woman in the WNBA, her mental health, playing in Los Angeles for the first time in her professional guard and her great relationship with former Sparks guard Chennedy Carter.
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    John W. Davis
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    Jul 28, 2025
    Breaking: LA Sparks star forward Cameron Brink told me she is planning to play against the Las Vegas Aces tommorow night.
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    John W. Davis
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    Jun 3, 2025
    Rickea Jackson explains why she took personal time away from the Los Angeles Sparks. Jackson played in Tuesday’s practice.
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    John W. Davis
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    Jan 21, 2023
    It’s official! Dominguez High basketball legends the jerseys of Tyson Chandler and Tayshaun Prince are now retired at Dominguez High School in Compton.
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    John W. Davis
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    Aug 21, 2025
    Paige Bueckers just received the loudest ovation for an opposing player at a Sparks game this season.
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    John W. Davis
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    Jan 21, 2023
    Tayshaun Prince told me it took a village to make it to the point where his high school basketball jersey is now retired at Dominguez High in Compton. Prince was a 4-time CIF Champion and a 1998 McDonald’s All-American as a senior.
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    John W. Davis
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    May 16, 2023
    Los Angeles Sparks All-Star Dearica Hamby shares her thoughts on the WNBA’s investigation into her allegations of workplace misconduct during her recent pregnancy against Las Vegas Aces. Hamby’s motivation to play this season are her two children. Hamby’s 1st game is May 19.
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    John W. Davis
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    Oct 17, 2021
    Chelsea Gray was courtside watching Candace Parker win her second WNBA Championship.
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    John W. Davis
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    Jul 1, 2021
    LeBron James is now in the building to watch the LA Sparks. LeBron stopped to greet D Wade.
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    John W. Davis
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    Jun 28, 2022
    Aliyah Boston is sitting courtside at the Las Vegas Aces vs. LA Sparks game. @aa_boston
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