Lakers Family Feud Over Sale, Dodgers Eye Sweep in Denver
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Wednesday August 19, 2026
In this episode, we delve into the brewing family dispute among the Buss siblings over the potential sale of their stake in the Los Angeles Lakers. With Jeanie Buss opposing her siblings' plans to sell to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, tensions rise as the future of the Lakers' ownership hangs in the balance. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Dodgers are on the brink of sweeping the Colorado Rockies in Denver, thanks to standout performances from Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman.
We also provide the latest Los Angeles weather update, with Venice Beach offering ideal surfing conditions this morning and a forecast of partly sunny skies with highs around 75 degrees. In other local sports news, the Rams make roster moves ahead of their game against the Saints, while the Kings introduce Peter Laviolette as their new head coach. The Chargers prepare to host the 49ers in preseason action, with concerns over Rashawn Slater's knee.
On the national front, we discuss Major League Baseball's record-setting sale of the San Diego Padres and the implications for a potential salary cap. Additionally, State Farm's historic dividend checks reach millions of customers, and SpaceX's Starship makes a surprising return to port. Join us for these stories and more in today's episode.
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