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The U.S. men’s and women’s soccer teams will split pay and prize money in a groundbreaking new collective bargaining agreement with the U.S. Soccer Federation.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Marriage skateshop quickly became a hangout spot for many young skaters after it launched earlier this month. Owner Ronnie Campone has been skating for 30 years.

from Greater LA

Nashville-style hot chicken and dessert nachos are some of the new food options at Dodger Stadium. Eater LA’s Mona Holmes gives a taste of all the best stuff.

New at Dodger Stadium: Hot chicken, dessert nachos, spiral potatoes

Nashville-style hot chicken and dessert nachos are some of the new food options at Dodger Stadium. Eater LA’s Mona Holmes gives a taste of all the best stuff.

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“Peanut Man” (Robert Sanchez) has been selling concessions at Dodger Stadium for some 50 years. “You're gonna get hurt. You might slip on nacho cheese,” he says.

Peanut Man still loves working at Dodger Stadium, despite risk of injury

“Peanut Man” (Robert Sanchez) has been selling concessions at Dodger Stadium for some 50 years. “You're gonna get hurt. You might slip on nacho cheese,” he says.

from Greater LA

The Supreme Court considers a case about a football coach who led a prayer on the field, and Donald Trump is held in contempt of court for refusing to hand over business records.

Praying on football field? SCOTUS weighs free speech case

The Supreme Court considers a case about a football coach who led a prayer on the field, and Donald Trump is held in contempt of court for refusing to hand over business records.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The old West LA Courthouse skate park is up for demolition and redevelopment. Skaters want a say in new plans for the space.

West LA Courthouse: From iconic skate park to new housing space?

The old West LA Courthouse skate park is up for demolition and redevelopment. Skaters want a say in new plans for the space.

from Greater LA

The LA Angels will begin their season tonight against the Houston Astros, while the LA Dodgers will start on Friday against the Colorado Rockies.

What to expect from LA Dodgers and Angels this baseball season?

The LA Angels will begin their season tonight against the Houston Astros, while the LA Dodgers will start on Friday against the Colorado Rockies.

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The LA Lakers aren’t heading to the NBA playoffs. But at least Dodgers baseball is almost here, and manager Dave Roberts is confident his team will win the World Series.

LA Lakers not making NBA playoffs is ‘colossal failure,’ says sports podcast host

The LA Lakers aren’t heading to the NBA playoffs. But at least Dodgers baseball is almost here, and manager Dave Roberts is confident his team will win the World Series.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

It promises to be another exciting season at Chavez Ravine as the Dodgers start the 2022 campaign as the clear favorite to win the World Series.

Dave Roberts believes his Dodgers will win World Series — and he has good reason

It promises to be another exciting season at Chavez Ravine as the Dodgers start the 2022 campaign as the clear favorite to win the World Series.

from KCRW Features

Angel City FC is LA’s new women’s pro soccer team. The last time LA had a women’s team in the top professional soccer league was 2009.

LA's Angel City Football Club has been building fan base even before its first game

Angel City FC is LA’s new women’s pro soccer team. The last time LA had a women’s team in the top professional soccer league was 2009.

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The Lakers in the 1980s won five NBA titles and were known for bringing glitz and glamor to the Forum in Inglewood. They’re the focus of HBO’s “Winning Time.”

‘Winning Time’: Casting right actors to play ‘Showtime Lakers’ was tricky

The Lakers in the 1980s won five NBA titles and were known for bringing glitz and glamor to the Forum in Inglewood. They’re the focus of HBO’s “Winning Time.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

A new HBO miniseries, “Winning Time,” chronicles the glitz, glamour, and serious game behind the 1980s Lakers.

HBO’s ‘Winning Time’ celebrates glitz and glam of 1980s Lakers

A new HBO miniseries, “Winning Time,” chronicles the glitz, glamour, and serious game behind the 1980s Lakers.

from Greater LA

Once a month, members of the East Side Riders club distribute food to unhoused Angelenos along their cycling route. The group has evolved since John Jones III founded it in 2008.

East Side Riders founder: Drivers need to take bike safety classes

Once a month, members of the East Side Riders club distribute food to unhoused Angelenos along their cycling route. The group has evolved since John Jones III founded it in 2008.

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High school football is less popular than basketball, soccer, and swimming in LA. Could the Rams’ Super Bowl victory inspire more kids to be running backs and wide receivers?

Could LA’s Super Bowl victory get more kids to play football again?

High school football is less popular than basketball, soccer, and swimming in LA. Could the Rams’ Super Bowl victory inspire more kids to be running backs and wide receivers?

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Rams fans celebrated their Super Bowl LVI win at today’s parade and rally. It was the first parade for an LA sports championship since before the pandemic.

‘Rams are the best in the west’: Angelenos take to streets to celebrate Super Bowl win

Rams fans celebrated their Super Bowl LVI win at today’s parade and rally. It was the first parade for an LA sports championship since before the pandemic.

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Falconer Shawn Hayes shares his experiences on the front lines of raptor conservation in California, and the racism he’s experienced along the way.

California falconer calls out racism in ‘Game Hawker’ documentary

Falconer Shawn Hayes shares his experiences on the front lines of raptor conservation in California, and the racism he’s experienced along the way.

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Erik Braverman and Jonathan Cottrell talk about getting married on the pitcher’s mound at Dodger Stadium, and how it’s taking time for pro sports to accept the LGBTQ community.

Love at ‘a cathedral of sports’: This gay couple tied the knot at Dodger Stadium

Erik Braverman and Jonathan Cottrell talk about getting married on the pitcher’s mound at Dodger Stadium, and how it’s taking time for pro sports to accept the LGBTQ community.

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Tens of millions of people bet on Super Bowl LVI. Sports betting in California is still not legal, but that could change this year.

Will California gamble on legalizing sports betting?

Tens of millions of people bet on Super Bowl LVI. Sports betting in California is still not legal, but that could change this year.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

As a vegan chef, Charity Morgan convinced 19 players of the Tennessee Titans to adopt a plant-based diet that got them out of a slump and into the playoffs.

Chef Charity Morgan: Making the NFL playoffs with a plant-based diet

As a vegan chef, Charity Morgan convinced 19 players of the Tennessee Titans to adopt a plant-based diet that got them out of a slump and into the playoffs.

from Good Food

The Los Angeles Rams have home field advantage for Sunday’s Super Bowl as they take on the Cincinnati Bengals. Shelley Leopold tracks down the best football-themed foods across town.

Creating the ultimate Super Bowl party with Los Angeles favorites

The Los Angeles Rams have home field advantage for Sunday’s Super Bowl as they take on the Cincinnati Bengals. Shelley Leopold tracks down the best football-themed foods across town.

from Good Food