USC recruit Alijah Arenas, son of Gilbert Arenas, injured in auto crash
Arenas has been hospitalized and placed in a medically induced coma, according to ESPN's Shams Charania, who first reported the crash.
Alijah is the son of former NBA player Gilbert Arenas, who canceled plans to stream a new episode of his online show Thursday.
A top-10 recruit in the 2025 class, Alijah Arenas led Chatsworth High to the CIF Division II state championship game in March. He left Chatsworth as the all-time City Section scoring leader, with more than 3,000 points and recently competed in the McDonald's All-American game.
Arenas was slated to play a major role as a freshman at USC after choosing the Trojans over more established basketball powers like Arizona, Kansas and Kentucky.
Chatsworth students had the day off from school Thursday in observance of Armenian Genocide Memorial Day.
This is a developing story. Check back soon for updates.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Newsweek
4 minutes ago
- Newsweek
Yankees Could Poach 'Obvious Fit' Alex Bregman from Red Sox: Report
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The New York Yankees tried to solve their third base woes by trading for Ryan McMahon. However, he is hitting just .245 with the team and may not be part of the team's long-term plans. The Boston Red Sox signed Alex Bregman to a three-year, $120 million deal last offseason, but he figures to opt out after the year. He will be one of the hottest names on the market, and MLB insider Jim Bowden tabbed the Yankees as an "obvious fit." Bregman found his All-Star form again with the Red Sox. He is slashing .299/.379/.542 through 76 games. He has set himself up for a massive payday this offseason. HOUSTON, TEXAS - AUGUST 11: Alex Bregman #2 of the Boston Red Sox waves to the crowd during the pregame ceremony before the game against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on August 11, 2025... HOUSTON, TEXAS - AUGUST 11: Alex Bregman #2 of the Boston Red Sox waves to the crowd during the pregame ceremony before the game against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on August 11, 2025 in Houston, Texas. MoreHe bet on himself by taking a short-term deal with opt-outs, and now he may be one of the most coveted free agents. Even if he wants to stay with the Red Sox, he will have plenty of other teams trying to get him. "It appears Boston would be his first choice in free agency, but he is an obvious fit with several other contending teams including the (Philadelphia) Phillies, (New York) Yankees, (Detroit) Tigers, (Los Angeles) Dodgers, (Seattle) Mariners and even the (New York) Mets," wrote Bowden. Bregman is a three-time All-Star, two-time Silver Slugger, Gold Glover and World Series champion. He has also been praised as a leader in the Red Sox clubhouse. The Yankees could trade McMahon after just a couple of months on the team and make Bregman their third baseman for years to come. More MLB: Mets' Francisco Lindor Reveals Thoughts After Team Hits New Low
USA Today
an hour ago
- USA Today
Caitlin Clark injury update: Is Fever guard playing today against Mystics?
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark has been out with a right groin injury for nearly a month, leaving many fans wondering when the All-Star guard will make her return to the court. Clark will miss the Fever's matchup against the Washington Mystics on Friday, her 12th consecutive absence since suffering the groin injury July 15. Clark, who previously missed time with a left quad and a left groin injury, has been sidelined 20 of the Fever's 33 games this season. Indiana is 8-5 with Clark in the lineup and 10-10 without her on the floor. Clark's lengthy absence marks uncharted territory for the 2024 Rookie of the Year, who never missed a game during her four years at Iowa or during her rookie campaign with the Fever. "I've never been through anything like this, which is probably why it's been so hard," Clark said during a Aug. 8 episode of Sue Bird's podcast, "Bird's Eye View." "I've never really dealt with injury. It's probably been a challenge in itself because when I was first feeling pain, I didn't understand it." Clark isn't the only injury Indiana is navigating. The Fever lost guards Sydney Colson (left ACL tear) and Aari McDonald (broken right foot) to season-ending injuries, further depleting the team's depth at point guard. The Fever signed guard Odyssey Sims to a hardship contract on Sunday and guard Kyra Lambert to a seven-day contract on Thursday. Here's what we know about Clark's injury status, including a full injury timeline: Is Caitlin Clark playing Friday? Injury status for Fever-Mystics Clark (right groin injury) will likely be ruled out of the Fever's matchup against the Washington Mystics on Friday in Indianapolis, which is set to tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET (4:30 p.m. PT) on ESPN. Indiana hasn't announced a timetable for Clark's return. Earlier this week, Fever coach Stephanie White said Clark has resumed running, but hasn't returned to practice just yet, meaning her return won't be anytime soon. If Clark is ruled out, Friday's game against the Mystics would mark her 21st total absence of the year. How was Caitlin Clark injured? Clark suffered a right groin injury in the final minute of the Fever's 85-77 victory over the Sun at TD Garden in Boston on July 15. With 39.1 seconds remaining in the contest, Clark completed a bounce pass to Kelsey Mitchell to put the Fever up 84-75. After the pass, Clark immediately grabbed for her right groin and grimaced as she gingerly walked over and headbutted the stanchion. She did not return to the game. Caitlin Clark injury timeline Caitlin Clark stats Clark is averaging 16.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and a career-high 8.8 assists in 13 games this season. Her assists average is the second-highest in the league, behind Phoenix's Alyssa Thomas (9.0). The USA TODAY app gets you to the heart of the news — fast. Download for award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, the eNewspaper and more.
New York Post
an hour ago
- New York Post
Mike Vrabel has spicy exchange with Patriots reporter over Stefon Diggs question
Things got spicy in Minnesota when Mike Vrabel was at the podium. The first-year Patriots coach — never one to mince words when calling out the media — had a tense exchange Thursday with a reporter who inquired about comments made by star receiver Stefon Diggs over his Week 1 availability. 'Did you really believe that, Phil [Perry]? I mean, you're a smart guy. I don't know where you went to school – it wasn't Ohio State. But like, do you really believe that? Do you really believe that, Phil, or are you just trying to bait me into something?' Vrabel said. 5 Patriots coach Mike Vrabel had a spicy exchange with a reporter in August 2025. AP Perry of NBC Sports Boston then told Vrabel, 'I'm not baiting you into anything,' and added, '[Diggs] did say he wasn't sure he'd be ready for Week 1.' Diggs, who agreed to a three-year, $63.5 million contract with the Patriots in free agency, is coming off a torn ACL sustained last October when he played for the Texans. During an appearance on the 'Scoop City' podcast this week, the four-time Pro Bowler said he feels 'great' and 'we'll see about Week 1,' when the Patriots host the Raiders on Sept. 7. 5 Patriots coach Mike Vrabel had a spicy exchange with a reporter in August 2025. Eric Canha-Imagn Images 5 Mike Vrabel asked a reporter if he was being 'baited' in a press conference. Patriots/YouTube Upon hearing Perry's follow-up question, Vrabel said Thursday he was unclear about 'the context in which [Diggs] said it,' and how the All-Pro wideout has 'been out here almost every day.' 'I'm excited of where he's at and we'll see when Week 1 comes, but he's going to practice today. Hopefully, he helps us in the red zone, but we can't predict the future about Week 1. I just know he's going to be out there today, and he works hard and he cares, which are two important things,' Vrabel said. Diggs scored three touchdowns across eight appearances with the Texans in 2024 before he went down with an injury. 5 Stefon Diggs is coming off an ACL injury he sustained in October 2024. AP He was traded to Houston in April 2024 by the Bills. In each of his four seasons in Buffalo, Diggs surpassed 1,000 receiving yards and caught a career-high 11 touchdowns in 2022. The Patriots, coming off a forgettable 4-13 season, will be relying on Diggs as second-year quarterback Drake Maye looks to take the next step following a promising rookie campaign. 5 Mike Vrabel is in his first season as head coach of the Patriots. Getty Images The third overall pick in 2024 threw 15 touchdowns against 10 interceptions through 13 regular-season games. Vrabel, a Super Bowl-winning linebacker with the franchise, has put his own flair on the club since being named head coach in January. Beyond breaking up training camp skirmishes, Vrabel is making sure reporters are staying alert with questions. As the Patriots entered training camp in July, Vrabel scolded a Boston reporter for framing a question similarly to one that had already been asked. Ben Volin of the Boston Globe went on to flag himself for a 'total lack of focus.'
