Staples Center
Morrissey rejigs US tour due to double pneumonia
Mar 12, 2013 06:18 EDT
British singer and ex-Smiths frontman Morrissey has postponed a US show due to double pneumonia, his publicist said Monday, but denied he had been hospitalized.
Lawson lifts Nuggets past Lakers
Feb 26, 2013 02:02 EST
Ty Lawson scored 22 points and had eight assists as the Denver Nuggets scored 78 points in the paint en route to a 119-108 thrashing of the mistake-prone Los Angeles Lakers.
Lakers win one for ex-owner Buss
Feb 21, 2013 02:21 EST
The Los Angeles Lakers won in their first game since their long-time owner Jerry Buss died, beating their mighty rivals the Boston Celtics 113-99 behind 24 points from Dwight Howard.
US concert venue bans meat for Morrissey
Feb 20, 2013 04:54 EST
British singer and ex-Smiths frontman Morrissey has persuaded the venue of an upcoming Los Angeles show to ban sales of meat by food vendors, the vegetarian activist said.
US concert venue bans meat for Morrissey
Feb 19, 2013 16:21 EST
British singer and ex-Smiths frontman Morrissey has persuaded the venue of an upcoming Los Angeles show to ban sales of meat by food vendors, the vegetarian activist said.
Lakers' owner Buss remains in hospital
Feb 15, 2013 15:14 EST
Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss remained hospitalized Friday, reportedly fighting an undisclosed form of cancer with his son telling the Los Angeles Times his father was "doing fine."
Grammys shared among many on music's big night
Feb 11, 2013 05:59 EST
Indie pop band fun., rockers The Black Keys and Australian-Belgian singer Gotye shared the top prizes at the Grammys on Sunday, in an eclectic year for the music industry's biggest awards show.
Security tight as Grammys stars hit red carpet
Feb 10, 2013 17:27 EST
Music stars hit the red carpet Sunday for the Grammys, with veterans like Elton John and Sting joining newcomers including indie pop band fun., hoping to win big in their breakout year.
Grammys show aims for spectacle, not drama
Feb 10, 2013 07:11 EST
The music world gathers in Los Angeles on Sunday for the Grammys, with veterans like Elton John and Sting joining the latest stars -- including oddly named indie pop band fun., hoping to win big.
Music world set for Grammys
Feb 10, 2013 01:49 EST
The music world gathers in Los Angeles on Sunday for the Grammys, with veterans such as Elton John and Sting joining the latest stars -- including oddly named indie pop band fun. -- hoping to win big.
Music world set for Grammys
Feb 09, 2013 22:59 EST
The music world gathers in Los Angeles on Sunday for the Grammys, with veterans such as Elton John and Sting joining the latest stars -- including oddly named indie pop band fun. -- hoping to win big.
Suns rally for win over Nash and Lakers
Jan 31, 2013 02:52 EST
Michael Beasley scored a season-high 27 points, including the go-ahead basket in the final minute, as the Phoenix Suns rallied for a 92-86 NBA victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.
Kings ring in short NHL season with banner ceremony
Jan 19, 2013 23:01 EST
The Los Angeles Kings finally got to unfurl their first championship banner in a colourful ceremony after a labour dispute led to a three-month delay to the start of the NHL season.
Kings' fans excited to have NHL back
Jan 19, 2013 16:07 EST
Clint Frazer says seeing the Stanley Cup in person Saturday allowed him to put aside any hostile feelings he had over the labour dispute which delayed the start of the NHL season for four months.
LA Kings seek to repeat in lockout-shortened NHL season
Jan 19, 2013 01:31 EST
The Los Angeles Kings, who have had ample time to recover from any Stanley Cup hangover, will launch the lockout shortened NHL season on Saturday by raising their first championship banner.
Kings seek to repeat in lockout-shortened season
Jan 18, 2013 11:44 EST
The Los Angeles Kings, who have had ample time to recover from any Stanley Cup hangover, will launch the lockout shortened NHL season Saturday by raising their first championship banner.
Reserves guide Clippers over Grizzlies
Jan 15, 2013 00:21 EST
The Los Angeles Clippers passed the first test of a difficult road swing by beating the Memphis Grizzlies 99-73 behind 16 points each from reserves Jamal Crawford and Matt Barnes.
NHL players back to work as training camps open
Jan 13, 2013 23:03 EST
NHL training camps opened, drawing large crowds of fans in some cities and revealing the changes underway as the 30 teams prepare for the start of the lockout-shortened season on Saturday.
Lakers' Gasol, Howard out indefinitely
Jan 07, 2013 18:18 EST
The news got even worse for the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday, as the struggling NBA club announced that forward Pau Gasol and center Dwight Howard will be sidelined indefinitely with injuries.
17 NBA wins and counting for L.A. Clippers
Dec 31, 2012 01:51 EST
Caron Butler drained six three-point shots and scored 29 points as the Los Angeles Clippers wrapped up a perfect December with a 107-96 NBA victory over the Utah Jazz.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
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| Location | 1111 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, California, 90015 |
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| Coordinates | 34°2′35″N 118°16′2″W / 34.04306°N 118.26722°WCoordinates: 34°2′35″N 118°16′2″W / 34.04306°N 118.26722°W |
| Broke ground | March 31, 1998 |
| Opened | October 17, 1999 |
| Owner | L.A. Arena Company Anschutz Entertainment Group |
| Operator | L.A. Arena Company Anschutz Entertainment Group |
| Construction cost | $375 Million USD |
| Architect | NBBJ |
| Capacity | Basketball: 18,997 Ice hockey / Arena football: 18,118 Concerts: 20,000 |
| Tenants | |
| Los Angeles Lakers (NBA) (1999–present) Los Angeles Clippers (NBA) (1999–present) Los Angeles Sparks (WNBA) (2001–present) Los Angeles Kings (NHL) (1999–present) Los Angeles Avengers (AFL) (2000–2008) Los Angeles D-Fenders (D-League) (2006–present) | |
