Michael Duarte

Michael J. Duarte is a Los Angeles based writer. Born and raised in the City of Angels, Michael did his undergraduate work at the University of California Santa Barbara and a graduate program at the University of Southern California. Michael was awarded the Paul Lazarus Screenwriting Scholarship Award in 2004 and the Corwin Writing Award for his feature screenplay, "Chasing 4:00" in 2005. In addition to Sports writing, Michael is an avid marathon runner and fan of the Magic Bullet blender.

San Jose Vs. LA Galaxy Cali Clasico Recap: She Salinas Goal Is The Difference in 1-0 Win For Quakes
Sports By Michael Duarte
Shea Salinas was in the right place at the right time to head home a rebound and the San Jose Earthquakes hung on to defeat a 10-man LA Galaxy team 1-0 in the third installment of the Cali Clasico on Friday night.
Saturday, August 29, 2015 - 21:55
Cubs Vs. Dodgers Highlights 8.28.15: Kerhsaw K's 14 Batters in 4-1 Win
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Clayton Kershaw struck out 14 Cubs batters as Los Angeles beat Chicago 4-1 to open their three-game series.
Saturday, August 29, 2015 - 20:47
Dodgers Win On Night Vin Scully Announces He Will Return In 2016
Sports By Michael Duarte
Vin Scully brought the crowd to their feet earlier with the announcement he would return for a 67th season, and the Dodgers backed him up with a 4-1 victory on the field.
Saturday, August 29, 2015 - 19:40
Check This Out! Carlos Gomez Tries To Steal Home On Clayton Kershaw
Pulse By Michael Duarte
Houston Astros centerfielder Carlos Gomez tries to steal home on Clayton Kershaw.
Sunday, August 23, 2015 - 22:32
Dodgers Vs. Astros Highlights 8.23.15: Castro Caps Off Dramatic Comeback With Walk Off Homer
Pulse By Michael Duarte
Jason Castro hit a walk off home run in the bottom of the 10th inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers blew a brilliant outing by Clayton Kershaw on Sunday, falling 3-2 and were swept by Houston.
Sunday, August 23, 2015 - 22:18
Jason Castro's Walk Off Homer Caps Dramatic Comeback As Astros Down Dodgers 3-2
Sports By Michael Duarte
A no-hitter, pitchers' duel and a walk-off, that's how the Houston Astros swept the three-game series from the Los Angeles Dodgers with a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory on Sunday at Minute Maid Park.
Sunday, August 23, 2015 - 22:05
Dodgers Vs. Astros Highlights 8.22.15: Altuve Leads Astros Over Dodgers 3-1
Pulse By Michael Duarte
Jose Altuve led the Astros over the Dodgers on Saturday as Houston defeated LA 3-1.
Sunday, August 23, 2015 - 00:13
Dodgers Come Up Short As Altuve Leads Astros 3-1
Sports By Michael Duarte
One night after being no-hit by Mike Fiers, the Dodgers racked up seven hits to Houston's three, but the home run happy Astros defeated Los Angeles 3-1 on Saturday at Minute Maid Park.
Sunday, August 23, 2015 - 00:03
WATCH LeBron James Puts On Dunk Clinic In Manila
Pulse By Michael Duarte
LeBron James came out of the crowd, put on a jersey, and took the court for an exhibition game in Manila on Thursday. James excited the crowd with multiple spectacular dunks. Check it out.
Friday, August 21, 2015 - 10:31
This Record Setting Cliff Jump Is The Most Insane Thing You'll Ever See
Pulse By Michael Duarte
Professional cliff jumper, Laso Schaller jumps 59 meters off a cliff in Maggia, Switzerland, setting a world cliff diving record in this insane video.
Friday, August 21, 2015 - 10:21
Ricardo Feretti Named Interim Manager Of Mexico National Team
Sports By Michael Duarte
Ricardo Feretti Named Interim Manager Of Mexico National Team
Friday, August 21, 2015 - 10:05
Zack Attack Goes Back-To-Back As Dodgers Take Three From Reds
Sports By Michael Duarte
Joc Pederson and Zack Greinke went back-to-back in the fifth inning and the Dodgers downed the Reds 2-1 on Sunday afternoon to take three of four from Cincinnati at Dodger Stadium.
Sunday, August 16, 2015 - 21:10
Reds Vs. Dodgers Highlights 8.15.15: LA Blasts Four Homers, Crush Cincinnati 8-3
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Reds Vs. Dodgers Highlights 8.15.15: LA Blasts Four Homers, Crush Cincinnati 8-3
Sunday, August 16, 2015 - 02:09
Fantastic Four: Dodgers Down Reds 8-3 Behind A Season High Four Homers
Sports By Michael Duarte
The Dodgers got home runs from four different players on Saturday night and Los Angeles routed the Reds 8-3 at Dodger Stadium.
Sunday, August 16, 2015 - 02:01
Reds Vs. Dodgers Highlights 8.14.15: Adrian Gonzalez's Homer Lifts LA Over Cincinnati 5-3
Pulse By Michael Duarte
Adrian Gonzalez hit a three-run homer in the fifth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers bounced back from a blowout loss with a 5-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night to even their four game series at one-game apiece.
Saturday, August 15, 2015 - 02:58
Adrian Gonzalez Dedicates Game Winning Homer To Mexican Little League Team
Sports By Michael Duarte
Adrian Gonzalez met with little leaguers from Mexico before the game, and then pointed to them (as promised) after he hit the game-winning three-run homer in the fifth inning of the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night.
Saturday, August 15, 2015 - 02:49
Drake Vs. Meek Mill Memes: The Best Jokes As We Celebrate The End Of The Beef
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Drake Vs. Meek Mill Memes: The Best Jokes As We Celebrate The End Of The Beef
Saturday, August 15, 2015 - 00:10
Meek Mill Bows Out Of Beef With Rapper Drake, Takes 'All The Blame'
Entertainment By Michael Duarte
Meek Mill bows out of the Drake beef with this interesting and gracious post on Instagram.
Friday, August 14, 2015 - 23:52
This Insane Scorpion Goal With A Front Flip Might Be The Best We've Ever Seen
Pulse By Michael Duarte
A third division German soccer player scores one of the most insanely spectacular scorpion kick goals we have ever seen.
Friday, August 14, 2015 - 22:58
The Real Reason Michael Sam Quit Football
Sports By Michael Duarte
The NFL and CFL's first openly gay player, Michael Sam, announced via Twitter on Friday that he was quitting football. Find out the real reason below.
Friday, August 14, 2015 - 22:44

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