Sports

On baseball’s opening day, the Dodgers will host the Arizona Diamondbacks, as walking vendor Robert “Peanut Man” Sanchez starts his 50th season selling food to fans.

from Greater LA

The most exciting ticket in sports now is women’s college basketball. Undefeated South Carolina takes on Iowa’s dynamic Caitlin Clark. For men, San Diego State is in the Final Four.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The Sklar Brothers talk about Japan topping the U.S. in Tuesday night's World Baseball Classic, and March Madness.

Angels pair Ohtani, Trout shines in epic World Baseball Classic final

The Sklar Brothers talk about Japan topping the U.S. in Tuesday night's World Baseball Classic, and March Madness.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Both USC and UCLA’s women’s basketball teams surpassed pre-season expectations by making the NCAA tournament. But how far can fans expect them to advance?

How far can ‘Big Dance’-bound USC and UCLA women’s hoops teams go?

Both USC and UCLA’s women’s basketball teams surpassed pre-season expectations by making the NCAA tournament. But how far can fans expect them to advance?

from Greater LA

Renowned sports journalist Dave Zirin talks about his latest documentary, which explores the unjust, unfair and deeply racist history of the NFL coupled with its commitment to…

Looking at the skeletons inside the NFL’s closet

Renowned sports journalist Dave Zirin talks about his latest documentary, which explores the unjust, unfair and deeply racist history of the NFL coupled with its commitment to…

from Scheer Intelligence

The Corgi Nationals attract thousands of people to Santa Anita Park racetrack to watch 100 stumpy-legged dogs race … or maybe just play.

Corgi Nationals show off doggies’ stumpy legs and fluffy butts

The Corgi Nationals attract thousands of people to Santa Anita Park racetrack to watch 100 stumpy-legged dogs race … or maybe just play.

from Greater LA

The Super Bowl is turning out to be one of the most high-profile events for the cannabis industry this year. Plus, check out tips on getting lit for the big game.

Pot and Pigskin: Cannabis wins big at 2023 Super Bowl

The Super Bowl is turning out to be one of the most high-profile events for the cannabis industry this year. Plus, check out tips on getting lit for the big game.

from KCRW Features

Avish Naran puts a twist on traditional sports bar fare with an Italian-American and Indian mashup at Pijja Palace.

Indian Italian-American sports bar: Pijja Palace scores a hat trick in Silver Lake

Avish Naran puts a twist on traditional sports bar fare with an Italian-American and Indian mashup at Pijja Palace.

from Good Food

With a modest Kickstarter campaign, Jenny Nguyen decided to flip the script on the traditional sports bar.

The Sports Bra supports women on the flat screen and at the bar

With a modest Kickstarter campaign, Jenny Nguyen decided to flip the script on the traditional sports bar.

from Good Food

Panelists discuss recovery efforts in Turkey and Syria after a devastating earthquake, President Biden’s State of the Union, and racism surrounding the Kansas City Chiefs ahead of the…

Quake devastates Turkey and Syria. Are parts of the world off-limits for aid?

Panelists discuss recovery efforts in Turkey and Syria after a devastating earthquake, President Biden’s State of the Union, and racism surrounding the Kansas City Chiefs ahead of the…

from Left, Right & Center

Randy and Jason Sklar give a sneak preview of Super Bowl LVII, where the Philadelphia Eagles take on the Kansas City Chiefs.

Eagles, Chiefs, Rihanna: What to expect at Super Bowl LVII

Randy and Jason Sklar give a sneak preview of Super Bowl LVII, where the Philadelphia Eagles take on the Kansas City Chiefs.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

LeBron James is now the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. He entered the league at age 18 and will probably play into his 40s, says writer Dave Schilling.

LeBron James is NBA’s top scorer. How long can he keep playing?

LeBron James is now the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. He entered the league at age 18 and will probably play into his 40s, says writer Dave Schilling.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

For years in San Francisco, wetsuit-wearing members of a swim club have been shamed by those who don’t wear them. Why?

Wear a wetsuit in 49-degree water? You might be ridiculed in SF

For years in San Francisco, wetsuit-wearing members of a swim club have been shamed by those who don’t wear them. Why?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The record storms that pummeled California were a boon to surfers, who have been riding massive waves that they haven’t seen in years.

For CA surfers, recent storms bring colossal waves but poor water quality

The record storms that pummeled California were a boon to surfers, who have been riding massive waves that they haven’t seen in years.

from Greater LA

Panelists discuss Kevin McCarthy’s failed bids to become speaker of the House, President Biden and Mitch McConnell’s joint infrastructure support, and the anniversary of the January 6…

Vote after vote: What will McCarthy do to become speaker?

Panelists discuss Kevin McCarthy’s failed bids to become speaker of the House, President Biden and Mitch McConnell’s joint infrastructure support, and the anniversary of the January 6…

from Left, Right & Center

NFL player Damar Hamlin remains in critical condition after he collapsed during a match on Monday. The incident raises new questions about player safety.

How much can NFL protect its players like Damar Hamlin?

NFL player Damar Hamlin remains in critical condition after he collapsed during a match on Monday. The incident raises new questions about player safety.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Schools nationwide are duking it out for a spot in the College Football National Championship game, which will be played in January at SoFi Stadium.

It’s bowl season! All eyes on college football championship

Schools nationwide are duking it out for a spot in the College Football National Championship game, which will be played in January at SoFi Stadium.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Lionel Messi guided Argentina to a nail-biter win in the FIFA World Cup final. It’s helped cement his legacy as one of the greatest players in soccer history.

After winning World Cup Qatar, expect Lionel Messi to come to US

Lionel Messi guided Argentina to a nail-biter win in the FIFA World Cup final. It’s helped cement his legacy as one of the greatest players in soccer history.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Women in Iran weren’t allowed to attend soccer games until 2019 — after decades of protests. That history is the subject of the podcast “Pink Card.”

ESPN’s ‘Pink Card’ documents Iranian women’s fight to watch soccer

Women in Iran weren’t allowed to attend soccer games until 2019 — after decades of protests. That history is the subject of the podcast “Pink Card.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Niky's Sports is the largest family-run chain of soccer stores in Los Angeles.

Inside Niky’s Sports: LA’s family-run soccer store empire

Niky's Sports is the largest family-run chain of soccer stores in Los Angeles.

from Greater LA