Audacy's KNX to move 97.1 FM format from news to all sports

NBCLosAngeles.com (Sports) 4/28 9:27A Jonathan Lloyd

KNX FM will switch from a news simulcast to an all-sports format with coverage of Southern California’s college and pro sports landscape, station owners Audacy announced Tuesday. The re-formatted brand, 97.1 The Fan, spells an end to the KNX...

See the uniforms volunteers will wear at the 2026 World Cup

NBCLosAngeles.com (Sports) 4/28 5:14A Jonathan Lloyd

The World Cup begins on June 11, 2026 with Mexico playing the opener in Mexico City and co-hosts USA and Canada hosting their openers in Los Angeles and Toronto a day later. The group stage lasts until June 27, then the top two teams in each...

Shohei Ohtani will pitch, but not hit for Dodgers against Marlins

NBCLosAngeles.com (Sports) 4/28 4:37A Beth Harris

Shohei Ohtani will be held out of the lineup Tuesday night when he starts on the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Miami Marlins. It’ll be the second time this season Ohtani pitches but does not hit. He’ll be throwing on five days’...

How to get tickets for the World Cup FIFA Fan Festival in Los Angeles

NBCLosAngeles.com (Sports) 4/22 2:33A Jonathan Lloyd

The World Cup begins on June 11, 2026 with Mexico playing the opener in Mexico City and co-hosts USA and Canada hosting their openers in Los Angeles and Toronto a day later. The group stage lasts until June 27, then the top two teams in each...

LA Angels mourn death of Hall of Famer Garret Anderson

NBCLosAngeles.com (Sports) 4/17 4:37A Monica Garske

Legendary Angels Hall of Famer Garret Anderson has died, leaving behind a legacy in the field and indelible mark on hearts of the Los Angeles Angels.

Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves ‘out indefinitely' as Lakers enter playoffs

NBCLosAngeles.com (Sports) 4/14 9:40A Greg Beacham

Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves will not return from injury in time to begin the Lakers’ first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets, leaving Los Angeles without its top two scorers. “They’re out indefinitely,” Lakers coach JJ Redick...

Austin Reaves' former teacher explains why he refused to make a backup plan

NBCLosAngeles.com (Sports) 4/14 2:32A Mike Gavin and Janine Doyon

The Los Angeles Lakers star had a surprise reunion with his former teacher from Arkansas on NBC Local's "Launching Legends."

Global ticket sales open for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

NBCLosAngeles.com (Sports) 4/9 6:56A Monica Garske

LA28 officially launched global ticket sales on Thursday. Here's what you need to know to score a coveted ticket to the 2028 Summer Olympics.

Trio of WNBA stars get new franchise tags worth up to $1.4 million

NBCLosAngeles.com (Sports) 4/8 6:40A Doug Feinberg | The Associated P

New York's Sabrina Ionescu, Minnesota's Napheesa Collier and Los Angeles' Kelsey Plum are set to earn more than five times the top salary from the last CBA.

Final World Cup ticket sales phase opens this week. Here's what to know

NBCLosAngeles.com (Sports) 3/31 9:29A Jonathan Lloyd

The World Cup begins on June 11, 2026 with Mexico playing the opener in Mexico City and co-hosts USA and Canada hosting their openers in Los Angeles and Toronto a day later. The group stage lasts until June 27, then the top two teams in each...

Los Angeles Angels 2026 home opener weekend: Schedule, tickets, giveaways

NBCLosAngeles.com (Sports) 3/31 9:03A Monica Garske

Here's what you need to know about the Los Angeles Angels 2026 Opening Series Weekend at Angel Stadium, plus this season's giveaways for fans.

LeBron's pass to Bronny for 3-pointer was NBA's first father-son assist, league says

NBCLosAngeles.com (Sports) 3/28 7:03A Greg Beacham

LeBron James literally passed it on to the next generation Friday night. The top scorer in NBA history recorded the league’s first father-son assist when he passed to Bronny James for a 3-pointer in the second quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers ‘...

New Dodgers Edwin Diaz and Kyle Tucker make noise early

NBCLosAngeles.com (Sports) 3/28 6:43A Beth Harris

The two biggest offseason acquisitions by the two-time defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers are paying dividends already. Edwin Diaz earned his first save in his debut and Kyle Tucker singled in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning...

2026 hype video shows LA Dodgers don't mind being the ‘bad guys' of baseball

NBCLosAngeles.com (Sports) 3/27 7:13A Monica Garske

A new hype video from the Los Angeles Dodgers shows that the back-to-back World Series Champions don't mind being labeled the "bad guys" of baseball.

Dodgers to receive World Series rings before Friday night game

NBCLosAngeles.com (Sports) 3/27 4:16A Jonathan Lloyd

The Los Angeles Dodgers will receive their 2025 World Series rings Friday night before the back-to-back champions face division foe Arizona at Dodger Stadium. The ring ceremony is scheduled for 6:20 p.m. ahead of first pitch at 7:10 p.m. Actor...