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  • Gov. Brown signs bill to boost LA stadium plan

    The developer behind a $1.2 billion plan to build a football stadium in downtown Los Angeles got a key boost Tuesday with a law that will help it avoid lengthy court fights.


  • Lawmakers approve bill boosting NFL stadium in LA

    California's state Senate on Friday sent Gov. Jerry Brown bipartisan legislation intended to speed up construction of a possible NFL stadium in downtown Los Angeles, shrugging off concerns that it could draw a team from elsewhere in California.


  • City says LA taxpayers not at risk in stadium deal

    City negotiators on a deal to build an NFL stadium in downtown Los Angeles told council members Wednesday that they're convinced taxpayers wouldn't be on the hook if the project runs into financial difficulties.


  • WNBA reaches a milestone with its 15th season

    Lisa Leslie remembers her surprise at the big arenas and luxurious locker rooms. Penny Toler and Teresa Weatherspoon recall the excitement of finally getting to play before family and friends. For everyone involved in the WNBA's first game in 1997, there was also plenty of nervousness to go around.


  • WNBA reaches a milestone with its 15th anniversary

    Lisa Leslie remembers her surprise at the big arenas and luxurious locker rooms. Rebecca Lobo, Penny Toler and Teresa Weatherspoon recall the excitement of finally getting to play before family and friends. For everyone involved in the WNBA's first game in 1997, there was also plenty of nervousness to go around.


  • Los Angeles to rejoin NBA's D-League

    The Los Angeles D-Fenders are returning to the NBA's Development League for the upcoming season after a one-year hiatus.


  • Lakers can still save themselves, but not the NBA

    Contrary to popular belief, the potential fall of the Lakers won't topple NBA headquarters.


  • Clippers' Griffin unanimously voted top NBA rookie

    Blake Griffin played his entire rookie season like a man making up for lost time.


  • AP source: Griffin to be named NBA's top rookie

    Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin will be named the NBA's Rookie of the Year on Wednesday, a person familiar with the news told The Associated Press.


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