Staples Center, L.A. Live to offer complementary WiFi to guests

Starting May 21, Staples Center and Nokia Plaza L.A. Live will offer free WiFi. In addition to the 250-plus annual events at Staples Center, visitors across the street at L.A. Live will have Internet access as well. “We are incredibly excited to launch our own WiFi network designed and … Continue reading

Kobe Bryant is highest-paid athlete in L.A.

Bryant was fourth nationally in rankings that combine estimates for salary, winnings and endorsements this year. Boxing champion Floyd Mayweather was the runaway leader at $90 million, followed by NBA most valuable player LeBron James at $56 million and New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees at $47.8 million. Bryant … Continue reading

Lakers’ week in review

Despite his injuries, Gasol finished the season strong — finally developing some on-court chemistry with center Dwight Howard. Howard also played injured for most of the year, returning early from off-season back surgery while dealing with a midseason labrum tear (shoulder). Looking back at the Lakers’ season, injuries were … Continue reading