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Watching the L.A. Kings make history
Sarah Gardner Jun 6, 2012
The Los Angeles Kings could win their first Stanley Cup hockey championship ever tonight. But fans will have to pay a premium to see it whether they watch from the pricey seats at the Staples Center, in a sports bar or at home on cable TV.
GM signs deal to sponsor Manchester United
Christopher Werth May 31, 2012
General Motors announced today a major Chevrolet sponsorship deal with the popular English soccer team, Manchester United.
L.A. pro teams pull postseason hat trick
Eve Troeh May 17, 2012
The Lakers, the Clippers and the Kings all in the playoffs at the same time this year. That spells big money for the Staples Center and busy times for the people who transform the sports arena from a basketball court to hockey rink.
Tracing the history of the ball
Kai Ryssdal May 17, 2012
In "The Ball," author John Fox looks at why we play, and how we play, through the titular object.
Bigger, faster, stronger: The rising cost of youth sports
Tess Vigeland May 24, 2012
Tess talks to author Mark Hyman about the arms race to give our kids an advantage on the playing field.
NFL legend Warren Sapp on his financial life after football
Tess Vigeland May 4, 2012
Super Bowl winning defensive tackle Warren Sapp discusses his recent bankruptcy filing and the lessons it has taught him.
A new era for the L.A. Dodgers
David Brancaccio May 2, 2012
The Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team is officially under new ownership now, ending Frank McCourt's reign. But he's not completely off the payroll yet.
Golf retail stores making a comeback
Blake Farmer Apr 6, 2012
The official start of golf season is in full swing with all the top golfers competing this weekend in The Masters. The retail side of golf was sliced nearly in half by the recession, but some stores are making a return.
Tiger Woods still a winner for advertisers
Sally Herships Apr 9, 2012
The Masters golf tournament starts today, and Tiger Woods is back in form on the heels of his first PGA win in two years. Regardless of whether he wins, TV executives are counting on Tiger to pump up the ratings.
Magic Johnson invests in the L.A. Dodgers
Stacey Vanek Smith Mar 28, 2012
The Dodgers have a new owner. The troubled franchise will be bought up by a group of investors, Magic Johnson among them.
