Sports
Start of Football Season Not Important to Players, Coaches
Nobody in a hurry to get back to the gridiron until they are safe from Covid-19.
Rick’s Sports Corner: Julia Duarte’s Incredible Softball Ride
For much of her collegiate softball career, the one-time Burbank High standout, was sidelined because of an assortment of injuries.
Rick’s Sports Corner: Joey Kaufman, Local Makes Good As Sportswriter
Burbank native finds success covering college football locally and nationally for the Columbus Dispatch.
Rick’s Sports Corner: OakLee Spens, Burbank High’s On-Field Catalyst
A leadoff hitter and center fielder, the recent graduate played every game with enthusiasm and made an impression on the field.
CIF Releases Fall Sports Playoff Divisions
Falls sports teams, who will still don't know if they will have a season, find out what playoff divisions they might compete in if the season does move forward.
Rick’s Sports Corner: Maddie Riggs, UC Irvine’s Rising Golf Star
A two-sport standout at Burroughs High, Riggs chooses golf and succeeds.
Embracing the Filipino Dream
Former Burbank High basketball star Don Allado made a tough decision to move back to the Philippines shortly after high school graduation 24 years ago.
Rick’s Sports Corner: Lauryn Bailey, Burroughs High’s Soccer Wizard, Survivor
Soon-to-be senior hopes to finish her high school soccer career with a CIF Southern Section title.
Class of 2020 Produces Many Future College Athletes
Local schools will have a number of graduates who will continue their craft at the next level.
Rick’s Sports Corner: Burroughs High’s Steven Hubbell, Hoopster, Gunslinger
Two-sport athlete finds success at Glendale Community College and the University of Hawaii Hilo.
Rick’s Sports Corner: Bri Castro, Burbank High Sharpshooter
Aside from being a three-point artist, Bri Castro developed into an all-around talent for the Bulldogs.
Buddy’s All Stars Stepping Up to the Plate in Need
Local sports uniform manufacturer has helped make thousands of masks to help those in need as a result of COVID-19.
