Mirjam Swanson

Glendale

Sports Columnist at Southern California News Group

Sports Columnist at Los Angeles Daily News

Sports columnist. 🗞️ Southern California News Group. Trying to kick something that means something. Please, do tell. 🐙🍷😭🙏🏽🔑

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The Audible: On Carlos Vela, the NBA’s young stars and in-game interviews

1 week ago | sbsun.com | Jim Alexander |Mirjam Swanson |Jim Alexander

Jim Alexander: We had a significant retirement in SoCal sports this week, albeit one that was dramatically underplayed. Carlos Vela hung ‘em up this week, after a 19-year soccer career that included stints in Spain and the Premier League – and El Tri on the international level, including two World Cup tournaments under Mexico’s banner – before coming to the expansion Los Angeles Football Club in 2017.
The Audible: On Carlos Vela, the NBA’s young stars and in-game interviews

1 week ago | ocregister.com | Jim Alexander |Mirjam Swanson

Jim Alexander: We had a significant retirement in SoCal sports this week, albeit one that was dramatically underplayed. Carlos Vela hung ‘em up this week, after a 19-year soccer career that included stints in Spain and the Premier League – and El Tri on the international level, including two World Cup tournaments under Mexico’s banner – before coming to the expansion Los Angeles Football Club in 2017.
The Audible: On Carlos Vela, the NBA’s young stars and in-game interviews

1 week ago | whittierdailynews.com | Jim Alexander |Mirjam Swanson

The Audible: On Carlos Vela, the NBA’s young stars and in-game interviews Columnists Jim Alexander and Mirjam Swanson discuss some of the week's sports issues
Swanson: UC Irvine’s Katelyn Kong earned a big break at U.S. Women’s Open

1 week ago | ocregister.com | Mirjam Swanson

What’s so great about golf’s U.S. Women’s Open is the meritocracy of it. The egalitarianism. That it’s how you play and not whom you know. That every year, any women’s golfer – professional or amateur – with a handicap lower than 2.4 is invited to step right up and try and qualify for this major championship. Sports’ version of “American Idol,” it’s a delicious recipe for surprises, for Cinderella stories, for us to discover new faces in the crowd.
Swanson: Angels’ 3rd straight loss reminds us how far away they are

1 week ago | sacbee.com | Mirjam Swanson

ANAHEIM - Was it wild to wonder whether the Angels could make the playoffs? I know it's been 10 years, but be honest: Didn't it seem within the realm of possibility while the Halos were riding a run-scoring spree to eight consecutive wins last week, including three against the defending World Series champion Dodgers?
Swanson: Angels’ 3rd straight loss reminds us how far away they are

1 week ago | dailynews.com | Mirjam Swanson

Angels starting pitcher Jack Kochanowicz reacts after walking in a run during the fourth inning of their game against the New York Yankeeson Monday night at Angel Stadium. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) UPDATED: May 26, 2025 at 10:07 PM PDTAs much fun as the Angels had during their recent eight-game winning streak, that surge of offense only obscured a host of issues, like the fact that their pitchers still issue too many walks and strike out too few hitters.
Swanson: Angels’ 3rd straight loss reminds us how far away they are

1 week ago | ocregister.com | Mirjam Swanson

As much fun as the Angels had during their recent eight-game winning streak, that surge of offense only obscured a host of issues, like the fact that their pitchers still issue too many walks and strike out too few hitters. Originally Published: May 26, 2025 at 10:03 PM PDT
Swanson: Retiring Long Beach State coach concerned for mid-majors’ futures

1 week ago | presstelegram.com | Mirjam Swanson

LONG BEACH — Don’t know about you, but I’m finding everything happening with college sports these days confounding, conflicting, concerning – as much con as pro. Hardly amateurism as we knew it, but performers should earn a piece of the profit when it’s their play attracting a paying audience in the first place. Also, though: I miss the Pac-12.
The Audible: On the Dodgers, the Angels and the USC-Notre Dame rivalry

2 weeks ago | sacbee.com | Jim Alexander |Mirjam Swanson

Jim Alexander: It is amazing, isn't it? The Dodgers are 31-19, the third-best team in baseball right now (Detroit is 33-17 and Philadelphia 31-18 as of Thursday afternoon), and they’re leading the rugged National League West by two games with … what, 40% of their starting rotation healthy and functional? Or is my math off slightly?
The Audible: On the Dodgers, the Angels and the USC-Notre Dame rivalry

2 weeks ago | ocregister.com | Jim Alexander |Mirjam Swanson

Jim Alexander: It is amazing, isn’t it? The Dodgers are 31-19, the third-best team in baseball right now (Detroit is 33-17 and Philadelphia 31-18 as of Thursday afternoon), and they’re leading the rugged National League West by two games with … what, 40% of their starting rotation healthy and functional? Or is my math off slightly?