It is the age of acquisition. Big companies acquiring even bigger companies. DICK’S Sporting Goods is stepping into the global sneaker game with its acquisition of Foot Locker, a move that combines two powerhouse brands under one roof. The $2.4 billion deal marks a major expansion for DICK’S, bringing Foot Locker’s 2,400 stores across 20 […]
And just like that… the Los Angeles Marathon announced their new date after the Academy Awards kept the original same-date March 15th, 2026 and LAM agreed to change their race day. The McCourt Foundation today announced a date change for the 2026 ASICS Los Angeles Marathon. The 41st annual race will now be held one
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Today, LA28 confirmed that the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and the Stadium in Inglewood will serve as the official venues for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Largely consistent with the 2017 bid plan, this announcement follows updates to the Olympic venue plan and precedes updates to the Paralympic
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Last week, Mayor Karen Bass announced that an agreement had been reached between the organizers of the LA Marathon (which is now called ASICS Los Angeles Marathon) and the organizers of the Oscars Awards show that allows both events to take place in LA in March of 2026. Prior to Mayor Bass’ stepping in to
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A shattered course record, a monster move in the Newton Hills by a bib-less little brother and a sunrise surprise from a Boston legend: the 129th Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America will go down as a day of speed, siblings and sentiment. Sharon Lokedi of Kenya held off a late move by two-time
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Today, the Los Angeles City Council approved updates to the 2028 Games Plan that were proposed by LA28 last June that relocate some of the most popular Olympic and Paralympic sports into existing world-class arenas and stadiums across the region. This City Council meeting follows a March 26 unanimous vote of approval from the Ad
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The 2025 Los Angeles Marathon made history on March 16 as American runner Matt Richtman became the first U.S. male athlete in 31 years to win the race. He completed the course in an impressive 2 hours, 7 minutes, and 56 seconds, marking a significant milestone for American distance running. The last time an American
The Philadelphia Eagles secured a decisive 40-22 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, thwarting the Chiefs’ bid for a historic three-peat. The final score: Eagles 40 – Chiefs 22 This victory marks Philadelphia’s second Super Bowl title, their first since 2017. It also serves as redemption after falling short against the Chiefs two years ago.
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The Los Angeles Lakers have acquired five-time First Team All-NBA guard Luka Dončić, forward/center Maxi Kleber and forward/center Markieff Morris from the Dallas Mavericks in a three-team trade. In return, the Lakers sent forward Anthony Davis, guard Max Christie and a future first round draft pick to the Dallas Mavericks, while guard Jalen Hood-Schifino and
Rawlings Sporting Goods, Easton Diamond Sports, The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation, California Strong, the Southeast Ventura County YMCA, and SidelineSwap have joined forces to launch a new initiative for local athletes impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires by raising funds and replacing lost baseball and softball and gear for the baseball and softball communities. Easton has had strong ties to the
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The Los Angeles Lakers have acquired via trade forward Dorian Finney-Smith and guard Shake Milton from the Brooklyn Nets. In return, the Lakers sent guard D’Angelo Russell, forward Maxwell Lewis and three future second round draft picks to the Nets. Finney-Smith (6’7”, 225) has appeared in 20 games (all starts) for Brooklyn this season, averaging
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Netflix announced that its newest sports series will take an unflinching look at the life of legendary boxer and cultural icon Mike Tyson. Known as the youngest heavyweight champion in history (at the age of 20 in 1986), Tyson’s legacy extends far beyond the ropes of the boxing ring, cementing him as one of the
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Throughout the season, Herbalife’s integrated nutrition partnership has supported the LA Galaxy athletes with their NSF Certified Herbalife24 sports performance line and their expertise of our Herbalife Dietitians. Last month, Herbalife hosted an event at Dignity Health Sports Park which highlighted the team’s fitness and lounge areas and showcased Herbalife’s long-running integrated nutrition partnership. During
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Netflix and Most Valuable Promotions made AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, the epicenter of boxing history this past weekend as an astounding 72.3k total attendees gathered to witness the historic Paul vs. Tyson and Taylor vs. Serrano 2 fight card. The Paul-Tyson fight garnered an estimated average minute audience (AMA) of 108 million live viewers
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Hurley has tapped legendary drummer and producer Travis Barker as their global brand ambassador. Known for his headline-grabbing performances and his unmistakable influence on music and pop culture, Barker’s collaboration with Hurley marks a new chapter in the brand’s celebration of creativity, the voice of sub-cultures and connection to the youth movement. Hurley and Barker’s
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The Los Angeles Dodgers won their eighth World Series championship in franchise history. They defeated the New York Yankees on Wednesday night at Yankee Stadium with a final score of 7-6. Dodger first baseman Freddie Freeman was voted the unanimous World Series MVP after hitting .300 (6-for-20) with four home runs, including the dramatic 10th-inning
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and local leaders announced a suite of coordinated actions that are being taken to prepare to host the World Series and other major sporting and entertainment events in Los Angeles on Friday and into the weekend. Mayor Bass is working to welcome visitors from near and far and highlighted the
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Here is the broadcast schedule for the 2024 World Series presented by Capital One: The World Series will feature each League’s top regular season team, the National League Champion Los Angeles Dodgers and the American League Champion New York Yankees, getting underway on Friday at Dodger Stadium on FOX and ESPN Radio. All games of
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