Category Archives: Sports

Bing Crosby’s Great-Grandson Pitches for the Barnstormers – And That’s Just the Beginning of the Augie Sylk Story

(Editor’s note: This story, written by Mike Gross and featured on Lancaster Online, was published in August 2021 and is reprinted with permission by the LNP Media Group. The featured athlete, Augie Sylk, grew up in Pacific Palisades and attended … Continue reading

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Gerry Blanck to Host Opening Party for New Dojo

Sensei Gerry Blanck will host an opening party from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 20,for his new dojo, Gerry Blanck’s Martial Arts Center, which is located at 16624 Marquez Avenue. According to Blanck there will be beer and … Continue reading

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Palisades Baseball Opening Day Is a Big Success 

Pacific Palisades Baseball Association organizers navigated the unknown caused by the pandemic and City regulations to ensure that the annual Pancake Breakfast and opening day would take place this year. Navigated with elan and improvisation, the traditional celebration went off … Continue reading

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Chile’s Joaquin Niemann Wins the Genesis Invitational and $2,160,000

Joaquin Niemann held a three-shot lead going into Sunday’s final round at the Genesis Invitational at the historic Riviera Country Club. After shooting 63, 63 and 68, he had set a 54-hole tournament record, but the question on everyone’s mind was … Continue reading

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Genesis Cuts Made Going into Round 3

The field started with 120 golfers on Thursday. After 36 holes of golf, 75 players have made the cut at Even-par 142. Leading the field  is Joaquin Niemann, the 23-year-old Chilean pro. He was 8 under today, and combined with … Continue reading

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Local Groups Work Concessions at Genesis to Raise Money

It was another beautiful day at the Riviera Golf Club and Circling the News checked in with two groups who are working in concession stands at the Genesis Invitational Tournament. Members of the Woman’s Club are in a booth by … Continue reading

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Round One Completed at the Genesis Invitational

This is one event you will not want to miss. There’s food, there’s cocktails, there’s the Riviera and its historic clubhouse and pro-golfers. The kicker? One of the top sporting events in the country is in Pacific Palisades’ backyard. At … Continue reading

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Genesis Invitational Provides Food, Drinks and Great Golf

Although Tiger Woods is not playing in the Genesis Invitational this week, he will be at the Riviera golf course in Pacific Palisades. In addition to being a legendary golfer, he is the founder and CEO of TGR, which is … Continue reading

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Walk the Historic Riviera Golf Course with Pros

(Editor’s note: The 2022 Genesis Invitational opens on Thursday at the Riviera golf course in Pacific Palisades, with the final round on Sunday, February 20. The field includes all of the top-10 golfers in the Official World Golf Ranking. Why … Continue reading

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Sam Lagana: Voice of the Rams

The day after the L.A. Rams defeated Cincinnati to earn a trip to the Super Bowl, Times columnist Bill Plaschke began his column this way: “SoFi Stadium shook. The Rams danced. Confetti sprayed. “Thousands screamed, again and again, answering the … Continue reading

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