
(“The TEN” is not a top ten but ten items worth being included in “The TEN”)
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South El Monte’s Michael Gonzales led the Eagles to three straight MVL titles and two CIF Championship appearances during his four-year run.
(South El Monte) – Michael Gonzales has resigned as the head baseball coach at South El Monte after four years he confirmed Tuesday.
By Joe Torosian
Kick it!
When the Lakers sold again, and it looked like the Buss family would be completely exiting any relationship with the team, I saw a comment that Doc Buss was probably rolling over in his grave.
Names come off of teams all the time. I don’t think anyone could have envisioned a time when the name O’Malley wouldn’t be attached to the Dodgers…but we know what happened. Read more »

The TEN
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Quarterback Fabian Marez ready to lead South Hills into the 2026 campaign. The Huskies open with El Rancho.
All kickoffs are scheduled for 7:00 PM unless otherwise indicated:
By Joe Torosian
Kick it!
Ty Simpson was great, but heed the words of The Wolf. Unless someone offers a #1, Stetson Bennett will be the Rams’ QB2 in 2026.
But 2027 should be different. Read more »

By Tim Byrnes
The recent changes in leadership by the Athletics have shown immediate results for the organization. David Forst lost his GM position with the team on August 7th, and the A’s have won two of the last three series. Read more »

(El Segundo) – Saturday was the final Saturday of training came for the Chargers going into the 2026 season. The team will break camp Tuesday in time to get ready to host the San Francisco 49ers in their second preseason game. Below are a few images from Saturday’s workout.
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RJ Mickens getting after it.
By Tim Peterson
(El Segundo) – Fresh off a 27-7 victory over the Houston Texans Thursday night in the first preseason game the Chargers were out Saturday for another day at camp at The Bolt in El Segundo.