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

Michael Duarte | Saturday, August 29, 2015 - 21:55

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.

Cubs Vs. Dodgers Highlights 8.28.15: Kerhsaw K's 14 Batters in 4-1 Win

Michael Duarte | Saturday, August 29, 2015 - 20:47

Clayton Kershaw struck out 14 Cubs batters as Los Angeles beat Chicago 4-1 to open their three-game series.

Dodgers Win On Night Vin Scully Announces He Will Return In 2016

Michael Duarte | Saturday, August 29, 2015 - 19:40

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.

Check This Out! Carlos Gomez Tries To Steal Home On Clayton Kershaw

Michael Duarte | Sunday, August 23, 2015 - 22:32

Houston Astros centerfielder Carlos Gomez tries to steal home on Clayton Kershaw.

Dodgers Vs. Astros Highlights 8.23.15: Castro Caps Off Dramatic Comeback With Walk Off Homer

Michael Duarte | Sunday, August 23, 2015 - 22:18

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.

Jason Castro's Walk Off Homer Caps Dramatic Comeback As Astros Down Dodgers 3-2

Michael Duarte | Sunday, August 23, 2015 - 22:05

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.

Dodgers Vs. Astros Highlights 8.22.15: Altuve Leads Astros Over Dodgers 3-1

Michael Duarte | Sunday, August 23, 2015 - 00:13

Jose Altuve led the Astros over the Dodgers on Saturday as Houston defeated LA 3-1.

Dodgers Come Up Short As Altuve Leads Astros 3-1

Michael Duarte | Sunday, August 23, 2015 - 00:03

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.

WATCH LeBron James Puts On Dunk Clinic In Manila

Michael Duarte | Friday, August 21, 2015 - 10:31

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.

This Record Setting Cliff Jump Is The Most Insane Thing You'll Ever See

Michael Duarte | Friday, August 21, 2015 - 10:21

Professional cliff jumper, Laso Schaller jumps 59 meters off a cliff in Maggia, Switzerland, setting a world cliff diving record in this insane video.

Ricardo Feretti Named Interim Manager Of Mexico National Team

Michael Duarte | Friday, August 21, 2015 - 10:05

Ricardo Feretti Named Interim Manager Of Mexico National Team

Zack Attack Goes Back-To-Back As Dodgers Take Three From Reds

Michael Duarte | Sunday, August 16, 2015 - 21:10

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.

Reds Vs. Dodgers Highlights 8.15.15: LA Blasts Four Homers, Crush Cincinnati 8-3

Michael Duarte | Sunday, August 16, 2015 - 02:09

Reds Vs. Dodgers Highlights 8.15.15: LA Blasts Four Homers, Crush Cincinnati 8-3

Fantastic Four: Dodgers Down Reds 8-3 Behind A Season High Four Homers

Michael Duarte | Sunday, August 16, 2015 - 02:01

The Dodgers got home runs from four different players on Saturday night and Los Angeles routed the Reds 8-3 at Dodger Stadium.

Reds Vs. Dodgers Highlights 8.14.15: Adrian Gonzalez's Homer Lifts LA Over Cincinnati 5-3

Michael Duarte | Saturday, August 15, 2015 - 02:58

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.

Adrian Gonzalez Dedicates Game Winning Homer To Mexican Little League Team

Michael Duarte | Saturday, August 15, 2015 - 02:49

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.

San Jose Vs. LA Galaxy Cali Clasico Recap: She Salinas Goal Is The Difference in 1-0 Win For Quakes

Cubs Vs. Dodgers Highlights 8.28.15: Kerhsaw K's 14 Batters in 4-1 Win

Dodgers Win On Night Vin Scully Announces He Will Return In 2016

Check This Out! Carlos Gomez Tries To Steal Home On Clayton Kershaw

Dodgers Vs. Astros Highlights 8.23.15: Castro Caps Off Dramatic Comeback With Walk Off Homer

Jason Castro's Walk Off Homer Caps Dramatic Comeback As Astros Down Dodgers 3-2

Dodgers Vs. Astros Highlights 8.22.15: Altuve Leads Astros Over Dodgers 3-1

Dodgers Come Up Short As Altuve Leads Astros 3-1

WATCH LeBron James Puts On Dunk Clinic In Manila

This Record Setting Cliff Jump Is The Most Insane Thing You'll Ever See

Ricardo Feretti Named Interim Manager Of Mexico National Team

Zack Attack Goes Back-To-Back As Dodgers Take Three From Reds

Reds Vs. Dodgers Highlights 8.15.15: LA Blasts Four Homers, Crush Cincinnati 8-3

Fantastic Four: Dodgers Down Reds 8-3 Behind A Season High Four Homers

Reds Vs. Dodgers Highlights 8.14.15: Adrian Gonzalez's Homer Lifts LA Over Cincinnati 5-3

Adrian Gonzalez Dedicates Game Winning Homer To Mexican Little League Team

Drake Vs. Meek Mill Memes: The Best Jokes As We Celebrate The End Of The Beef

Meek Mill Bows Out Of Beef With Rapper Drake, Takes 'All The Blame'

This Insane Scorpion Goal With A Front Flip Might Be The Best We've Ever Seen

The Real Reason Michael Sam Quit Football

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