10+ hour, 26+ min ago  (578+ words) Santa Monica is cementing its place on the global sports calendar, with the City Council approving negotiations for an ESPN broadcast hub during the 2027 Super Bowl and a Swiss Olympic hospitality house during the 2028 Games " the latest in a growing…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (577+ words) The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District has released an updated independent study comparing artificial turf and natural grass playing fields, finding that synthetic surfaces offer major advantages in water savings and usability but carry unresolved concerns about chemical exposure, microplastic…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (356+ words) The National Football League and LA28 unveiled a custom emblem during the Super Bowl LX broadcast on NBC, Peacock and Telemundo to celebrate flag football's Olympic Games debut in 2028. The emblem spotlights Los Angeles' creative spirit and marks the first Olympic…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (835+ words) Kyle Williams, a 2020 graduate of St. Monica Preparatory in Santa Monica, will represent the city in this year's Super Bowl as a wide receiver for the New England Patriots. Williams' impressive journey from local standout to NFL player has united…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (666+ words) The Los Angeles Rams practiced in 82-degree sunshine Wednesday while preparing for Sunday's playoff game at Chicago's Soldier Field, where temperatures won't exceed 20 degrees. Players remain focused on beating the Bears rather than worrying about the weather. The Rams practiced…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago  (757+ words) The NFL MVP race remains tight with Matthew Stafford (LA Rams) and Drake Maye (Patriots) as frontrunners. Stafford led the NFL with 4, 707 yards and 46 TDs while guiding the Rams to a 12-5 record. Winners will be revealed February 5. The NFL regular…...