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Michael J. Duarte

@michaeljduarte.bsky.social

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Sports writer and reporter with the California Post. Formerly NBC. Winner of the 2019 Southern California Sports Journalist of the Year Award. Cover Dodgers, Lakers, Rams, USC, etc. Peace and luv. ✌️💚

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Michael J. Duarte @michaeljduarte.bsky.social · 1m

How a 22-year-old Jackson Chourio beat baseball’s most overpowering closer with the Brewers down to their last strike nypost.com/2026/10/04/s...

How a 22-year-old Jackson Chourio beat baseball’s most overpowering closer with the Brewers down to their last strike

Jackson Chourio beat Mason Miller’s 101.3 mph fastball for a two-run walk-off single, giving the Brewers a stunning 4-3 win and 2-0 NLDS lead.

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Michael J. Duarte @michaeljduarte.bsky.social · 44m

Here's what Sean McVay told Rams in sideline huddle that sparked stunning Eagles comeback nypost.com/2026/10/04/s...

Here’s what Sean McVay told Rams in sideline huddle that sparked stunning Eagles comeback

Sean McVay gathered the Rams’ offense for an impassioned sideline speech before Los Angeles rallied from 10 points down to stun the Eagles 24-20.

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Michael J. Duarte @michaeljduarte.bsky.social · 4h

Rams snatch victory from jaws of defeat with wild fourth-quarter comeback nypost.com/2026/10/04/s...

Rams snatch victory from jaws of defeat with wild fourth-quarter comeback

Kyren Williams scored two fourth-quarter touchdowns as the Rams erased a 10-point deficit to stun the Eagles 24-20 in a rainy Philadelphia thriller.

Michael J. Duarte @michaeljduarte.bsky.social · 6h

The insane ballpark rule behind Padres’ brutal NLDS heartbreak nypost.com/2026/10/04/s...

The insane ballpark rule behind Padres’ brutal NLDS heartbreak

Ty France appeared to give the Padres the lead in Game 1 before his towering drive hit an American Family Field roof cable. Here’s why it was ruled an out.

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Michael J. Duarte @michaeljduarte.bsky.social · 7h

Rams lose Aaron Donald, gain chance to find defensive identity nypost.com/2026/10/04/s...

Rams lose Aaron Donald, gain chance to find defensive identity

There is no universe in which the Los Angeles Rams are a better team without Aaron Donald.

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Michael J. Duarte @michaeljduarte.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Aaron Donald’s Rams comeback hits first roadblock with back injury sidelining him vs. Eagles nypost.com/2026/10/02/s...

Aaron Donald’s Rams comeback hits first roadblock with back injury sidelining him vs. Eagles

Rams star Aaron Donald will miss Sunday’s game against the Eagles with a back injury after sitting out practice Wednesday and Thursday.

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Michael J. Duarte @michaeljduarte.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Puka Nacua opens up about ‘sharp pains’ from injury; Aaron Donald concern grows nypost.com/2026/10/01/s...

Puka Nacua opens up about ‘sharp pains’ from injury; Aaron Donald concern grows

Rams WR Puka Nacua revealed new details about the groin injury that sidelined him for two games, while Aaron Donald missed a second straight practice with back soreness.

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Michael J. Duarte @michaeljduarte.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

'Holy Sheets!' Padres get their Cubs revenge, sweep Wild Card rematch to reach NLDS nypost.com/2026/10/01/s...

‘Holy Sheets!’ Padres get their Cubs revenge, sweep Wild Card rematch to reach NLDS

The Padres beat the Cubs 4-1 to sweep the NL Wild Card Series, getting revenge for last October as Gavin Sheets homered and San Diego’s bullpen dominated.

Michael J. Duarte @michaeljduarte.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

New Padres owner takes hilarious ‘dinosaurs’ jab at Dodgers — and fans immediately fire back nypost.com/2026/10/01/s...

New Padres owner takes hilarious ‘dinosaurs’ jab at Dodgers — and fans immediately fire back

New Padres owner José E. Feliciano took a playful shot at Dodgers owner Mark Walter and his team of “dinosaurs,” reigniting the heated NL West rivalry.

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Michael J. Duarte @michaeljduarte.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Matthew Stafford reveals real reason he made Taylor Swift cameo nypost.com/2026/09/30/s...

Matthew Stafford reveals real reason he made Taylor Swift cameo

Rams QB Matthew Stafford reveals how his Taylor Swift ‘Patient Zero’ music video cameo happened and why the experience meant so much to his four daughters.

Michael J. Duarte @michaeljduarte.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Rams get huge Puka Nacua boost ahead of showdown with Eagles nypost.com/2026/09/30/s...

Rams get huge Puka Nacua boost ahead of showdown with Eagles

Rams star Puka Nacua returned to practice Wednesday for the first time in nearly two weeks, and Sean McVay expects him to play against the Eagles.

Michael J. Duarte @michaeljduarte.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Rare Kobe Bryant jersey from birth of ‘Black Mamba’ era could fetch millions nypost.com/2026/09/30/s...

Exclusive | Rare Kobe Bryant jersey from birth of ‘Black Mamba’ era could fetch millions

Kobe Bryant’s game-worn No. 8 Lakers jersey from the 2003-04 season and 2004 NBA Finals run is headed to auction and could fetch millions.

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Michael J. Duarte @michaeljduarte.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Michael King silences Cubs as Padres turn Wild Card opener into blowout nypost.com/2026/09/30/s...

Michael King silences Cubs as Padres turn Wild Card opener into blowout

Michael King carried a no-hitter into the seventh as Fernando Tatis Jr., Manny Machado and the Padres crushed the Cubs 8-0 in NL Wild Card Game 1.

Michael J. Duarte @michaeljduarte.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Cubs-Padres playoff rematch flips the script — and home field could change everything nypost.com/2026/09/28/s...

Cubs-Padres playoff rematch flips the script — and home field could change everything

The Cubs and Padres meet again in the 2026 NL Wild Card Series, this time at Petco Park. Breaking down four keys, matchups, advantages and a prediction.

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Michael J. Duarte @michaeljduarte.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Rams’ Jaylen Watson out extended time with dislocated shoulder, Sean McVay reveals nypost.com/2026/09/28/s...

Rams get mixed bag update on Jaylen Watson after scary shoulder injury

Rams coach Sean McVay revealed Jaylen Watson suffered a dislocated right shoulder against the Broncos but will not be placed on injured reserve.

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Michael J. Duarte @michaeljduarte.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Here’s all the NBA records LeBron James can break with the Philadelphia 76ers nypost.com/2026/09/28/s...

Here’s all the NBA records LeBron James can break with the Philadelphia 76ers

LeBron James enters his 24th NBA season with the Philadelphia 76ers chasing history, including 10 records he can break or extend in 2026-27.

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Michael J. Duarte @michaeljduarte.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

‘Rams got robbed’: Controversial call that may have changed everything in brutal Broncos loss nypost.com/2026/09/28/s...

‘Rams got robbed’: Controversial call that may have changed everything in brutal Broncos loss

A controversial pass interference call erased Josh Wallace’s late interception as the Rams fell 30-26 to the Broncos, sparking outrage over the officiating.

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Michael J. Duarte @michaeljduarte.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Matthew Stafford makes unwanted NFL history at worst possible time in Rams’ crushing loss nypost.com/2026/09/28/s...

Matthew Stafford makes unwanted NFL history at worst possible time in Rams’ crushing loss

Matthew Stafford threw the 33rd pick-six of his career against the Broncos, passing Brett Favre for the most in NFL history during the Rams’ 30-26 loss.

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Michael J. Duarte @michaeljduarte.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Rams run out of oxygen at Mile High in stunning second-half collapse against Broncos nypost.com/2026/09/28/s...

Rams run out of oxygen at Mile High in stunning second-half collapse against Broncos

The Rams led the Broncos 16-0 at halftime before surrendering 30 second-half points in a stunning 30-26 collapse at Mile High.

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Michael J. Duarte @michaeljduarte.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Rams lose key defender Jaylen Watson to scary shoulder injury against Broncos nypost.com/2026/09/27/s...

Rams lose key defender Jaylen Watson to scary shoulder injury against Broncos

Rams cornerback Jaylen Watson was ruled out after suffering a right shoulder injury against the Broncos and being carted to the locker room.

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Michael J. Duarte @michaeljduarte.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Rams, Broncos finally look like contenders again ahead of Mile High Sunday night showdown nypost.com/2026/09/27/s...

Rams, Broncos finally look like contenders again ahead of Mile High Sunday night showdown

Matthew Stafford, Aaron Donald and the Los Angeles Rams face Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos in a Week 3 Sunday Night Football showdown at Mile High.

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Michael J. Duarte @michaeljduarte.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Rams keep playing with fire — Broncos could finally make them pay nypost.com/2026/09/27/s...

Rams keep playing with fire — Broncos could finally make them pay

Matthew Stafford, Kyren Williams and the Rams have struggled with ball security. Against the Broncos’ dangerous defense, those mistakes could prove costly.

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Michael J. Duarte @michaeljduarte.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Wild USC-Oregon fan fight erupts in stands after Dante Moore hit — with an ironic twist nypost.com/2026/09/27/s...

Wild USC-Oregon fan fight erupts in stands after Dante Moore hit — with an ironic twist

A USC fan wearing No. 8 jersey traded punches with an Oregon fan at the Coliseum after Desman Stephens II’s brutal hit knocked Dante Moore out of the game.

Michael J. Duarte @michaeljduarte.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Dante Moore has movement in all of his extremities and is currently at LA General County hospital where he is being evaluated. An update on his health is in this story below ⬇️ nypost.com/2026/09/26/s...

Wild scene as USC-Oregon brawl nearly erupts after brutal Dante Moore hit

It took only seconds for a frightening hit to turn the Coliseum into a powder keg for both teams.

Michael J. Duarte @michaeljduarte.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Wild scene as USC-Oregon brawl nearly erupts after brutal Dante Moore hit nypost.com/2026/09/26/s...

Wild scene as USC-Oregon brawl nearly erupts after brutal Dante Moore hit

It took only seconds for a frightening hit to turn the Coliseum into a powder keg for both teams.

Michael J. Duarte @michaeljduarte.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

nypost.com/2026/09/26/s...

USC linebacker celebrates after brutal hit sends Oregon QB Dante Moore to hospital

USC linebacker Desman Stephens II was ejected for targeting after a brutal hit on Oregon QB Dante Moore, then was seen celebrating with teammates as Moore was taken to the hospital.

Michael J. Duarte @michaeljduarte.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

USC linebacker celebrates after brutal hit sends Oregon QB Dante Moore to hospital nypost.com/2026/09/26/s...

USC linebacker celebrates after brutal hit sends Oregon QB Dante Moore to hospital

USC linebacker Desman Stephens II was ejected for targeting after a brutal hit on Oregon QB Dante Moore, then was seen celebrating with teammates as Moore was taken to the hospital.

Michael J. Duarte @michaeljduarte.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Exclusive: Yes, Rams LB Josiah Stewart has 18 siblings. But the viral story isn’t what you think nypost.com/2026/09/26/s...

Exclusive | Yes, Josiah Stewart has 18 siblings. But the viral story isn’t what you think

Rams edge rusher Josiah Stewart clears up the viral story about his 18 siblings and reveals how his unusual upbringing helped shape his journey to the NFL.

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Michael J. Duarte @michaeljduarte.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Rams likely without Puka Nacua for daunting Sunday night test in Denver nypost.com/2026/09/25/s...

Rams likely without Puka Nacua for daunting Sunday night test in Denver

Rams WR Puka Nacua is doubtful for Sunday Night Football against the Broncos as his hip injury continues to keep him out of practice.

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Michael J. Duarte @michaeljduarte.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Aaron Donald’s Rams honeymoon is over as Broncos, Bo Nix await in Denver nypost.com/2026/09/24/s...

Aaron Donald’s Rams honeymoon is over as Broncos, Bo Nix await in Denver

Aaron Donald studied his Rams comeback six times. Now the future Hall of Famer faces Bo Nix, Denver’s altitude and his next test against the Broncos.

Michael J. Duarte @michaeljduarte.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Rams still waiting on Puka Nacua as troubling injury lingers ahead of Broncos matchup nypost.com/2026/09/23/s...

Rams still waiting on Puka Nacua as troubling injury lingers ahead of Broncos matchup

The Los Angeles Rams walked out of SoFi Stadium on Monday night with a win, despite their superstar wide receiver Puka Nacua watching from the sidelines. Without Nacua, quarterback Matthew Staffor…

Michael J. Duarte @michaeljduarte.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Rams-Giants takeaways: Davante Adams erupts as Aaron Donald changes everything nypost.com/2026/09/21/s...

Rams-Giants takeaways: Davante Adams erupts as Aaron Donald changes everything

Three takeaways from the Rams’ 28-6 win over the Giants

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Michael J. Duarte @michaeljduarte.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

LeBron James, Jessica Alba and Tarik Skubal lead star-studded crowd for ‘Monday Night Football’ nypost.com/2026/09/21/s...

LeBron James, Jessica Alba and Tarik Skubal lead star-studded crowd for ‘Monday Night Football’

LeBron James, Jessica Alba, Danny Ramirez and Dodgers ace Tarik Skubal were among the stars at SoFi Stadium for Rams-Giants on Monday Night Football.

Michael J. Duarte @michaeljduarte.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Rams without Puka Nacua for ‘Monday Night Football’ tilt against Giants nypost.com/2026/09/21/s...

Rams without Puka Nacua for ‘Monday Night Football’ tilt against Giants

Rams star Puka Nacua was ruled out against the Giants after testing his injured hip during pregame warmups Monday night at SoFi Stadium.

Michael J. Duarte @michaeljduarte.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Whose house? Rams return home as Aaron Donald makes long-awaited comeback against Giants nypost.com/2026/09/21/s...

Whose house? Rams return home as Aaron Donald makes long-awaited comeback against Giants

Aaron Donald returns as the Los Angeles Rams host Jaxson Dart and the New York Giants on Monday Night Football at SoFi Stadium in Week 2.

Michael J. Duarte @michaeljduarte.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Over 1,000 days since he last played there, Aaron Donald is ready to unleash hell at SoFi Stadium nypost.com/2026/09/21/s...

Over 1,000 days since he last played there, Aaron Donald is ready to unleash hell at SoFi Stadium

Aaron Donald plans to make his highly anticipated Rams return Monday night against the Giants, 981 days after his last NFL game.

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Michael J. Duarte @michaeljduarte.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Wayne Knight runs wild as UCLA survives Big Ten scare to stay perfect nypost.com/2026/09/20/s...

Wayne Knight runs wild as UCLA survives Big Ten scare to stay perfect

Wayne Knight rushed for 170 yards and two touchdowns as UCLA survived a Purdue scare, 52-38, to improve to 3-0 under Bob Chesney.

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Michael J. Duarte @michaeljduarte.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Rams star predicts ‘chaos’ at SoFi Stadium as Aaron Donald prepares for long-awaited return nypost.com/2026/09/18/s...

Rams star predicts ‘chaos’ at SoFi Stadium as Aaron Donald prepares for long-awaited return

Aaron Donald plans to make his Rams return against the Giants on “Monday Night Football,” and his teammates expect SoFi Stadium to erupt.

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Michael J. Duarte @michaeljduarte.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Rams star Puka Nacua’s mysterious injury puts Monday Night Football status in doubt nypost.com/2026/09/18/s...

Rams star Puka Nacua’s mysterious injury puts Monday Night Football status in doubt

Rams star Puka Nacua unexpectedly missed Friday’s practice with a hip injury, raising questions about his status vs. the Giants on Monday night.

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Michael J. Duarte @michaeljduarte.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Dodgers battle MLB’s brutal injury toll as historic World Series three-peat chase begins nypost.com/2026/09/18/s...

Dodgers battle MLB’s brutal injury toll as historic World Series three-peat chase begins

The Dodgers have battled one of MLB’s worst injury situations in 2026, with Shohei Ohtani, Edwin Díaz, Blake Snell and other stars sidelined.

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Michael J. Duarte @michaeljduarte.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

After 18 NFL seasons, one thing still gets Matthew Stafford fired up nypost.com/2026/09/18/s...

After 18 NFL seasons, one thing still gets Matthew Stafford fired up

Rams QB Matthew Stafford explains why Monday Night Football still feels special as Los Angeles prepares to host the Giants in its SoFi Stadium home opener.

Michael J. Duarte @michaeljduarte.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Matthew Stafford reveals secret behind throws few NFL QBs can make nypost.com/2026/09/17/s...

Matthew Stafford reveals secret behind throws few NFL QBs can make

Rams QB Matthew Stafford explains how and why he changes his arm angle on throws, revealing the hidden skill behind even routine NFL completions.

Michael J. Duarte @michaeljduarte.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Inside Pawn Shop, the star-studded LA sports bar backed by Mark Cuban and Andrew Friedman nypost.com/2026/09/17/s...

Exclusive | Inside Pawn Shop, the star-studded LA sports bar backed by Mark Cuban and Andrew Friedman

Mark Cuban and Dodgers executive Andrew Friedman are among the big names behind Pawn Shop, a new Melrose sports bar drawing athletes, celebrities and fans.

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Michael J. Duarte @michaeljduarte.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Another baby girl is joining the Rams ‘Ramily’ after star player’s heartwarming Instagram announcement nypost.com/2026/09/15/s...

Another baby girl is joining the Rams ‘Ramily’ after star player’s heartwarming Instagram announcement

Los Angeles Rams tight end Terrance Ferguson and wife Sophia announced they are expecting their first child, a baby girl, as Kelly Stafford celebrated the newest addition to the “Ramily.”

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Michael J. Duarte @michaeljduarte.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Kelly Stafford joins backlash over Sydney Sweeney’s racy sports betting ad nypost.com/2026/09/15/s...

Kelly Stafford joins backlash over Sydney Sweeney’s racy sports betting ad

The Novig campaign has ignited a larger debate over the sexualization of women in sports, with several prominent female athletes criticizing its imagery.

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Michael J. Duarte @michaeljduarte.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Forget the jet lag: What happened to the NFL’s best offense? nypost.com/2026/09/14/s...

Forget the jet lag: What happened to the NFL’s best offense?

The Rams’ defense took plenty of heat after a 27-7 loss to the 49ers, but Sean McVay and Matthew Stafford’s stagnant offense may be the bigger concern.

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Michael J. Duarte @michaeljduarte.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Madison Beer celebrates fiancé Justin Herbert's touchdown at Chargers opener nypost.com/2026/09/13/s...

Madison Beer celebrates fiancé Justin Herbert’s touchdown at Chargers opener

Justin Herbert had a familiar face watching from above as the Chargers opened their 2026 season Sunday at SoFi Stadium.

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Michael J. Duarte @michaeljduarte.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Matt Leinart puts Lincoln Riley on notice as conference play begins: ‘You’ve got to get to the playoff’ nypost.com/2026/09/13/s...

Exclusive | Matt Leinart puts Lincoln Riley on notice as conference play begins: ‘You’ve got to get to the playoff’

USC legend Matt Leinart says the College Football Playoff should be the expectation for Lincoln Riley in Year 5 despite a brutal Big Ten schedule.

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Michael J. Duarte @michaeljduarte.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

‘Fight On’ takes on new meaning as USC fans brawl in Coliseum stands nypost.com/2026/09/13/s...

‘Fight On’ takes on new meaning as USC fans brawl in Coliseum stands

Two USC fans were caught trading punches in a wild fight at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum during the Trojans’ 49-30 victory over Louisiana.

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Michael J. Duarte @michaeljduarte.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

USC's dress rehearsal is over. Now we'll find out if the Trojans are for real nypost.com/2026/09/13/s...

USC’s dress rehearsal is over. Now we’ll find out if the Trojans are for real

The preseason is over. USC spent the first three weeks of its season doing exactly what a program with College Football Playoff aspirations should do against overmatched opponents: win, build…