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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?

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

The newly expanded college football playoffs were supposed to make games more competitive. How come all the top-seeded teams crashed out?

Does new football playoff really elevate the best teams?

The newly expanded college football playoffs were supposed to make games more competitive. How come all the top-seeded teams crashed out?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Rickey Henderson played for four California teams, and was the all-time leader in stolen bases, runs, and swagger. He passed away due to complications from pneumonia on Friday.

Baseball’s ‘Man of Steal’ Rickey Henderson dies at 65

Rickey Henderson played for four California teams, and was the all-time leader in stolen bases, runs, and swagger. He passed away due to complications from pneumonia on Friday.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

For 25 years, race car enthusiasts have had a place to legally test the limits of their machines: the Irwindale Speedway. Now that space will be no more.

Racers take last spin to Irwindale Speedway finish line

For 25 years, race car enthusiasts have had a place to legally test the limits of their machines: the Irwindale Speedway. Now that space will be no more.

from KCRW Features

Should the U.S. worry about post-Assad Syria? What’s behind the support for the man who fatally shot UHC’s CEO? Plus, KCRW discusses how sports fandom crossed into politics.

Will Trump’s tone shift on staying out of Syria?

Should the U.S. worry about post-Assad Syria? What’s behind the support for the man who fatally shot UHC’s CEO? Plus, KCRW discusses how sports fandom crossed into politics.

from Left, Right & Center

Soccer violence in Amsterdam exposes rising anti-Semitism and challenges the city’s Jewish history while reflecting Europe’s changing stance on Israel.

Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv: Clash of identities and cultures

Soccer violence in Amsterdam exposes rising anti-Semitism and challenges the city’s Jewish history while reflecting Europe’s changing stance on Israel.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The LA Dodgers are World Series champs! The Boys in Blue rallied from a five-run fifth inning deficit Wednesday night to beat the New York Yankees.

‘Start the party, LA!’ Dodgers win 8th World Series behind Freeman’s heroic bat

The LA Dodgers are World Series champs! The Boys in Blue rallied from a five-run fifth inning deficit Wednesday night to beat the New York Yankees.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

For the first time since World War II, Japanese Americans gathered at the site of the former Manzanar internment camp to play baseball at a reconstructed field.

Japanese American internment camp site plays ball

For the first time since World War II, Japanese Americans gathered at the site of the former Manzanar internment camp to play baseball at a reconstructed field.

from KCRW Features

The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees face off for Game 1 of the World Series on Friday. KCRW breaks down how much it costs to attend.

World Series: How much does it really cost to see the Dodgers v. Yankees?

The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees face off for Game 1 of the World Series on Friday. KCRW breaks down how much it costs to attend.

from KCRW Features

Longtime Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela died on Tuesday at age 63. “Fernandomania” in 1981 left an indelible mark on LA and its Mexican American community.

Remembering Dodger legend Fernando Valenzuela’s impact on Latino LA

Longtime Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela died on Tuesday at age 63. “Fernandomania” in 1981 left an indelible mark on LA and its Mexican American community.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The Dodgers are back in the World Series after a wild win over the Mets. Now they’re set to face the Yankees in a matchup that’s pure baseball magic.

Dodgers vs. Yankees: A historic showdown in the World Series

The Dodgers are back in the World Series after a wild win over the Mets. Now they’re set to face the Yankees in a matchup that’s pure baseball magic.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

It’s do or die for the Dodgers in tonight’s playoff game against the San Diego Padres. If they win, there will be another game. If they lose, that’s it for them.

If Dodgers don’t win tonight against Padres, they’re done for the season

It’s do or die for the Dodgers in tonight’s playoff game against the San Diego Padres. If they win, there will be another game. If they lose, that’s it for them.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

A new Culver City gym filled with “American Ninja Warrior” staff is ready to scale any obstacle as the sport heads to the Olympics.

New Culver City gym trains next gen of ninja warriors

A new Culver City gym filled with “American Ninja Warrior” staff is ready to scale any obstacle as the sport heads to the Olympics.

from KCRW Features

Ohtani became the first MLB player to hit 50 homers and steal 50 bases in one season. Plus UCLA and USC struggle in Big Ten, and the WNBA announces its MVPs.

Is Shohei Ohtani the best all-around baseball player ever?

Ohtani became the first MLB player to hit 50 homers and steal 50 bases in one season. Plus UCLA and USC struggle in Big Ten, and the WNBA announces its MVPs.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Clayton Frech is the father of Ezra Frech, who took home two gold medals at the Paralympics in Paris.

SoCal dad’s nonprofit helps his son become Paralympic champ

Clayton Frech is the father of Ezra Frech, who took home two gold medals at the Paralympics in Paris.

from KCRW Features

Hope Solo is one of the greatest soccer players of all time — and one of the most controversial. She tells her story in a new Netflix film .

Goalie Hope Solo’s controversies overshadowed her legendary soccer career

Hope Solo is one of the greatest soccer players of all time — and one of the most controversial. She tells her story in a new Netflix film .

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand