Ethan Ward

1 week ago | afrolanews.org | Ethan Ward

DONATE Kawther Musa, herself a Smoalian immigrant, connects with other immigrants to help them navigate the complexities of the health care system. (Deeqo Warsame for AfroLA) Per AfroLA’s policy on anonymous sources, the last names of several immigrant sources are omitted to protect their identity and safety.*Kawther Musa’s smartphone showed 525 unheard voicemails.

1 week ago | deadspin.com | Ethan Ward

Dec 14, 2024; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach Mike Rhoades talks with forward Yanic Konan Niederhauser (14) during the first half against the Coppin State Eagles at Bryce Jordan Center. Penn State won 99-51. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images With the NBA Draft fast approaching, the offseason outlook begins to take shape as discourse around the league’s next wave comes to the forefront.

1 month ago | deadspin.com | Ethan Ward

The lottery order is set in stone with draft buzz swirling. A moribund Mavericks fan base is rejoicing at a No. 1 draft pick that was as shocking as it was improbable. Meanwhile, the Spurs and 76ers revel in jumping the queue despite falling just out of reach of a franchise cornerstone in Cooper Flagg. The San Antonio Spurs are at a fork in the road as it pertains to team-building, equipped with the assets and cap flexibility to choose their own adventure.

1 month ago | afrolanews.org | Ethan Ward

For nearly two decades, Dawn Tofte took showers from a fire hydrant beneath the 405 freeway in Los Angeles. She and others living in encampments faced constant upheaval, as city workers posted notices giving them only days to move before their belongings were discarded. “What bothered me most was when they took my dog food,” Tofte recalled of one encampment sweep before the 2022 Super Bowl. “I can always get more clothes, but it’s hard [to get him] food.

2 months ago | kansas.com | Ethan Ward

A quartet of No. 1 seeds converge on San Antonio this weekend as a Cinderella-free March bracket funnels into a star-studded Final Four. NBA Draft destinies can be forged in the fire of the Big Dance just as pro teams post their final records. With Big Boards as volatile as the stock market, Duke, Houston, Auburn and Florida all feature up-and-comers eager to stake their claim for NBA legitimacy in pursuit of tournament glory.