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Pride Riders LA is a group of queer motorcyclists who want to bring Dykes on Bikes to LA.

from KCRW Features

The Buss family, who owns the Los Angeles Lakers, has agreed to sell the team’s majority ownership in a deal with LA Dodgers principal owner Mark Walter.

from KCRW Features

The popularity of Shohei Ohtani is encouraging fans to try Japanese food at Dodger Stadium.

Hungry for Japanese food? Dodger Stadium has you covered

The popularity of Shohei Ohtani is encouraging fans to try Japanese food at Dodger Stadium.

from KCRW Features

On Tuesday, the California Interscholastic Federation announced “any biological female student-athlete” who didn’t qualify because a trans athlete placed ahead of them would be allowed…

How trans track athlete AB Hernandez became a conservative target

On Tuesday, the California Interscholastic Federation announced “any biological female student-athlete” who didn’t qualify because a trans athlete placed ahead of them would be allowed…

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Gambling scandals meant Pete Rose and “Shoeless” Joe Jackson were ineligible for the Hall of Fame. That changed on Tuesday.

Do Pete Rose and ‘Shoeless’ Joe Jackson belong in Baseball Hall of Fame?

Gambling scandals meant Pete Rose and “Shoeless” Joe Jackson were ineligible for the Hall of Fame. That changed on Tuesday.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Tyler Harper dons a wetsuit, often during storms, and heads out into the turbulent surf to fish for striped bass in the secretive sport known as "wetsuiting."

Waist deep in churning water at night, 'wetsuiting' is a sport for danger junkies

Tyler Harper dons a wetsuit, often during storms, and heads out into the turbulent surf to fish for striped bass in the secretive sport known as "wetsuiting."

from Good Food

Orange County and Hollywood curling clubs established a rink in Vernon in 2020, but it was short-lived before closing during the COVID pandemic. The O.C.

SoCal curling: Eyes on Olympics, a dedicated rink, growing the sport

Orange County and Hollywood curling clubs established a rink in Vernon in 2020, but it was short-lived before closing during the COVID pandemic. The O.C.

from KCRW Features

Waves in Half Moon Bay, Maui, and Nazaré can be nearly 100 feet tall, posing serious injury or death to professionals. Still, athletes are undeterred.

100 concussions won’t stop big wave surfer Garrett McNamara

Waves in Half Moon Bay, Maui, and Nazaré can be nearly 100 feet tall, posing serious injury or death to professionals. Still, athletes are undeterred.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

LA Metro CEO Stephanie Wiggins discusses the transit system’s planned expansions, progress on its in-house police department, and funding for the 2028 Olympics.

LA Metro CEO talks public safety, system growth, Olympics

LA Metro CEO Stephanie Wiggins discusses the transit system’s planned expansions, progress on its in-house police department, and funding for the 2028 Olympics.

from KCRW Features

Touting the 2028 Olympics as a “no-build” Games, the final venue line-up puts many sporting events at some of LA’s most iconic sites.

Squash at Universal, Swimming at SoFi. LA Olympics venue list is out

Touting the 2028 Olympics as a “no-build” Games, the final venue line-up puts many sporting events at some of LA’s most iconic sites.

from KCRW Features

After decades of ups and downs, the Long Beach Grand Prix is hoping to capture a record number of fans for its 50th anniversary.

Long Beach Grand Prix celebrates 50th year under new owners

After decades of ups and downs, the Long Beach Grand Prix is hoping to capture a record number of fans for its 50th anniversary.

from KCRW Features

Since the Palisades Fire, many surfers have avoided the breaks from Malibu to El Porto. But stubbornness and new water quality reports might change that.

After the fires, surfers weigh the risks beneath the waves

Since the Palisades Fire, many surfers have avoided the breaks from Malibu to El Porto. But stubbornness and new water quality reports might change that.

from KCRW Features

UCLA women are the underdogs in their NCAA Final Four matchup against the University of Connecticut. Will their size advantage help secure a win?

Can UCLA women turn a historic March Madness run into a win?

UCLA women are the underdogs in their NCAA Final Four matchup against the University of Connecticut. Will their size advantage help secure a win?

from KCRW Features

Spectators gather by the hundreds at T-Boy Wrestling, where trans men turn a community center into WrestleMania.

Trans athletes find a home at T-Boy Wrestling

Spectators gather by the hundreds at T-Boy Wrestling, where trans men turn a community center into WrestleMania.

from KCRW Features

The agony and ecstasy of March Madness were on full display this weekend for LA college basketball fans.

USC women’s hoops loses star to injury, UCLA advances to Final Four

The agony and ecstasy of March Madness were on full display this weekend for LA college basketball fans.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The team continues their effort to “paint Japan blue” with Dodger pride, and USC and UCLA women’s basketball teams kick off March Madness as No. 1 seeds.

Dodgers open the season in front of adoring fans in Tokyo

The team continues their effort to “paint Japan blue” with Dodger pride, and USC and UCLA women’s basketball teams kick off March Madness as No. 1 seeds.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

NBA superstar Luke Dončić made his debut as an LA Laker this week after a bombshell trade from the Dallas Mavericks. Could he lead the team to the playoffs?

Superstar Luka Dončić’s debut launches new era for LA Lakers

NBA superstar Luke Dončić made his debut as an LA Laker this week after a bombshell trade from the Dallas Mavericks. Could he lead the team to the playoffs?

from KCRW Features

Ippei Mizuhara, former translator for LA Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, was sentenced to 57 months in prison and $18.1 million payout in restitution today.

Ohtani's translator sentenced to more than 4 years and $18M

Ippei Mizuhara, former translator for LA Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, was sentenced to 57 months in prison and $18.1 million payout in restitution today.

from KCRW Features

Can LeBron James whip Luka Doncic into shape following the Lakers’ blockbuster trade for the young point guard from the Dallas Mavericks?

Luka Doncic needs to pick up his work ethic now that he’s a Laker

Can LeBron James whip Luka Doncic into shape following the Lakers’ blockbuster trade for the young point guard from the Dallas Mavericks?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Author and palliative care doctor Sunita Puri reflects on the hope that sustains life; endurance athlete and author Alex Hutchinson explores human endurance.

The edge of death: Unraveling the mysteries of human resilience

Author and palliative care doctor Sunita Puri reflects on the hope that sustains life; endurance athlete and author Alex Hutchinson explores human endurance.

from Life Examined