Michael Huezo is a Los Angeles-based sports journalist. A San Gabriel Valley native, he covers combat sports and soccer with independent live event coverage and active U.S. Soccer press credentials for both the USMNT and USWNT. He holds a B.A. in Digital Media Arts and a Sports Management certificate from Cal State Dominguez Hills and is bilingual in English and Spanish.

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Michael Huezo

Recent Articles

The Monster vs. Big Bang: The Fight Japanese Boxing Has Been Building Toward

By Michael Huezo Tokyo, Japan

3 hours ago

Yahoo Sports, The Sporting Tribune enter content partnership, expanding regional sports coverage to a global audience

By The Sporting Tribune in Los Angeles

Oct 22, 2025

'The Sporting Tribune Today' joins Westwood One Sports and will be on the radio in Southern California, Las Vegas and Hawaii

By The Sporting Tribune in Los Angeles

Oct 23, 2025

The Sporting Tribune, John R. Wooden Award announce content partnership ahead of 50th anniversary celebration

By The Sporting Tribune in Los Angeles

Nov 14, 2025

TST Images: Golden Knights defeat Mammoth, 5-4, in double OT

By The Sporting Tribune at T-Mobile Arena

Apr 30, 2026

TST Images: Rockets defeat Lakers, 99-93, at Crypto.com Arena

By The Sporting Tribune Crypto.com Arena

Apr 30, 2026

TST Images: LAFC defeats Toluca, 2-1, in Los Angeles

By The Sporting Tribune at BMO Stadium

Apr 30, 2026

TST Images: Marlins defeat Dodgers, 3-2, in Los Angeles

By The Sporting Tribune at Dodger Stadium

Apr 29, 2026

TST Today: Lakers Crush the Wizards & A Reality Check at the Ravine

By Anwar Stetson TST Headquarters

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TST Today: A Dodgers Opening Weekend Sweep & A New Face in Vegas

By Anwar Stetson TST Headquarters

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"It's a scandal": Marc Dos Santos is fed up with the congested schedule

By David Martinez at BMO Stadium

Apr 30, 2026

Tempers flare, competition intensifies in UCLA's final spring practice

By Alex Hutton, Connor Moreno Westwood

Apr 30, 2026

The Rockets' confidence is growing, and the Lakers must respond

By Carlos Yakimowich in Los Angeles

Apr 30, 2026

Lakers to relocate G League team to Coachella Valley, debut at Acrisure Arena in 2026

By The Sporting Tribune at Acrisure Arena

Apr 30, 2026

How the culture of the Aces shaped a successful offseason

By Derek Hegna in Las Vegas

Apr 30, 2026

Resiliency remains key to Golden Knights' success

By Steve Carp At T-Mobile Arena

Apr 30, 2026

Pavel Dorofeyev’s redemption pushes Mammoth to edge of extinction

By Derek Hegna at T-Mobile Arena

Apr 30, 2026

TST Images: Golden Knights defeat Mammoth, 5-4, in double OT

By The Sporting Tribune at T-Mobile Arena

Apr 30, 2026

Portland neutralizes San Diego Wave FC attack, snaps five-game win streak

By Sebastian Sanchez at Providence Park

Apr 30, 2026

Padres fall 5-4 to Cubs, suffer first series loss since March

By Fernando Ramirez at Petco Park

Apr 29, 2026

Padres can’t outhit bullpen issues, Cubs pile on late in loss

By Eric Evelhoch at Petco Park

Apr 29, 2026

Padres outlast Cubs 9-7 behind Ty France’s 4-RBI night

By Fernando Ramirez at Petco Park

Apr 28, 2026

Yahoo Sports, The Sporting Tribune enter content partnership, expanding regional sports coverage to a global audience

By The Sporting Tribune in Los Angeles

Oct 22, 2025

'The Sporting Tribune Today' joins Westwood One Sports and will be on the radio in Southern California, Las Vegas and Hawaii

By The Sporting Tribune in Los Angeles

Oct 23, 2025

The Sporting Tribune, John R. Wooden Award announce content partnership ahead of 50th anniversary celebration

By The Sporting Tribune in Los Angeles

Nov 14, 2025

TST Images: Golden Knights defeat Mammoth, 5-4, in double OT

By The Sporting Tribune at T-Mobile Arena

Apr 30, 2026