Category Archives: Sports

Pickleball Players Incensed over Court Specifications and Pay to Play

Posted on May 8, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

Vora Pong Nimnual sent the following note to CTN: “As an editor or a reporter, I thought you have the responsibility to tell both sides of the story. However, judging by the latest issue of CTN on pickleball, I can … Continue reading →

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Palisades Boys Tennis Team Win City Championship

Posted on May 4, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

Palisades High School boy’s tennis team took its 14th consecutive City Section tennis championship on May 2 against Grenada Hills, with a final score of 19 to 10.5. “We knew we were facing one of Granada Hill best team in … Continue reading →

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Letter: Vora Pon Nimnual Responds to Pickleball Query

Posted on April 26, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

(Editor’s note: I sent the following note on April 20 to Vora PONG Nimnual, who said he was USAPA Ambassador  for  Pacific Palisades: I’m running the Park Advisory Board story tonight based on what occurred at the meeting–but I will give … Continue reading →

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Pancake Breakfast/PPBA Opening Day Tradition Continues

Posted on March 19, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

By CHAZ PLAGER When it comes to one of the happiest days in the Palisades, residents know that the Pacific Palisades Baseball Association Opening Day and Pancake Breakfast is second only to Fourth of July. Parents and children alike gather … Continue reading →

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Come One, Come All. The PPBA Pancake Breakfast Will Be Held Saturday

Posted on March 9, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

Some residents call the annual pancake breakfast, which opens the Pacific Palisades Baseball Association’s season, the second-best day of the Year in Pacific Palisades. July Fourth, with its parade and fireworks holds the top spot. But for pure excitement, community … Continue reading →

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Spain’s Jon Rahm Triumphs at the 2023 Genesis Invitational

Posted on February 19, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

Sunday was a lucrative day for Jon Rahm as he won the Genesis Invitational at the Riviera Country Club, a $3.6 million purse and a GV70 Genesis. This was the Spaniard’s third victory in five tournaments in 2023 and re-established his … Continue reading →

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Golfer Tiger Woods Supports Kids and Military

Posted on February 19, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

The press seems to focus on Tiger Woods the golfer, which is natural because he is an iconic sports figure. Woods just completed in his first tournament this season, the Genesis Invitational. He made the cut and finished one under, … Continue reading →

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New to the Genesis Golf Tournament? Head to Hole 4

Posted on February 16, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

If this is your first time at the Genesis, which is played on the historic Riviera Golf Course, it can seem overwhelming. There are crowds, volunteers and 129 professional golfers and their caddies on this par 71, 18 hole golf … Continue reading →

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Tiger Woods Will be Part of 129 Player Field at the Genesis

Posted on February 15, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

“I’m excited about being able to compete and play and play here at Riviera where basically it all started,” Tiger Woods told reporters on Tuesday. “I’m excited to get out there and play, play tomorrow and get a nice little … Continue reading →

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Steve Underwood Recounts 45 Years of Volunteering at the Riviera Golf Tournament

Posted on February 14, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

Steve Underwood has a love affair that has lasted 45 years — and it is still going strong. He holds the record for having volunteered at the L.A. Open, the Nissan Open, the Northern Trust Open and the Genesis Invitational … Continue reading →

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