David Wharton, Los Angeles Times

David Wharton

Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles, CA, United States

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  • The Union-Tribune
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Past articles by David:

Transformative Coliseum: Multitude of sports, war shows, concerts, racing ... all fit in

An asphalt NASCAR track, a Roy Rogers rodeo and a snow-covered ski jump — the Coliseum has worn plenty of different looks in last 100 years. → Read More

Coliseum turns 100: Timeless Los Angeles cultural centerpiece endures as an icon

Over the past century, the Coliseum has been a cultural centerpiece for sprawling L.A., a place for sports, rock concerts, papal visits and even ski jumping. → Read More

When everyone sounds like a weather forecaster, who should you trust?

Amateur weather forecasters tend to make more aggressive predictions, which can help residents quickly adapt to bad storms. But the strategy can be risky. → Read More

Poll: Is L.A. ready for the 2028 Olympics? Some residents express concern

Fifty-seven percent of L.A. residents believe the 2028 Olympics will be good for the city, according to a Suffolk University/Los Angeles Times poll. Younger Angelenos are more skeptical. → Read More

The chance of a lifetime: Five friends ski the tallest mountain in Los Angeles

Skiing within the City of Los Angeles? That's what five friends accomplished Sunday when they descended the slopes of the city's tallest mountain. → Read More

Will WNBA players get charter flights in aftermath of Brittney Griner nightmare?

WNBA players' push to add charter flights is getting amplified by Brittney Griner's inability to take commercial flights after her Russian detention. → Read More

'Varsity Blues': USC's Donna Heinel sentenced to six months

Donna Heinel, the third-highest ranking administrator in the USC athletic department, was sentenced Friday in connection with the 'Varsity Blues' scandal. → Read More

Damar Hamlin's injury likely won't change the NFL. Here's why

Damar Hamlin's injury on national TV was shocking and painful to watch. Will it cause fans to second-guess their love of the game? Experts say no. → Read More

Brittney Griner facing 'terrible' life at penal colony in Russia

What does it mean to live in a Russian penal colony? Experts share insight into the hardships WNBA star Brittney Griner is likely facing. → Read More

NFL games during 2020 season led to significant COVID spikes, study says

A study published Friday determined NFL games played during the 2020 season before a vaccine was available led to spikes in COVID cases. → Read More

Artistic swimming is no joke. And don’t call it ‘synchronized’

Athleticism, sportsmanship, and a fishtail full twist: How is it that artistic swimming (once known as synchronized swimming) remains a mystery to many? → Read More

How one young man is breaking barriers in artistic swimming

Kenny Gaudet helps redefine the ideal artistic swimmer: “I like how I can express myself in the water rather than on land.” → Read More

To compete in artistic swimming, you must accept the pain

What does it take to swim, dance, and move in tandem with a group of swimmers all at the same time? A lot. Members of the USA Artistic Swimming take part in a recent practice session at UCLA. The U.S. is prioritizing the development of the U.S. artistic swimming program in order to compete with Russia and China in hopes of winning a medal at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. → Read More

UC Irvine is California's 'Overwatch' esports powerhouse

UC Irvine has become one of the to-go powerhouses for aspiring esport collegiate athletes. The team develops athletes and competes for NCAA championships. → Read More

Inside Team Liquid's training amid a difficult esports season

Team Liquid was built to be a "League of Legends" super esports team, but top talent and a state-of-the-art training facility can't always guarantee success. → Read More

Roots of L.A. City Council's scandal can be traced back decades

While Los Angeles leaders grapple with the fallout from a leaked City Council audio scandal, much can be learned from the council's unique history. → Read More

Best trick yet: How a group of rogue skaters got L.A. City Hall on its side

For years, skateboarders had enjoyed a DIY skate park they created in an old parking lot. When the park got shut down, the skaters fought to get it back. → Read More

Crypto.com Arena to step up its game with renovation, upgrades

Along with new jumbo screens, updated concession stands and a better sound system, the project will emphasize fan experience over simply finding a seat. → Read More

Vin Scully, forever the voice of the Dodgers, dead at 94

Vin Scully, voice of the Dodgers for more than six decades, died Tuesday → Read More

L.A.’s 2028 Olympics will go from July 14 to July 30

The L.A. 2028 Olympics will be held July 14-30, organizers announce. Paralympics will begin Aug. 15. IOC likes the 'progress and creativity' of L.A.'s bid. → Read More