Dodgers
Lakers great Magic Johnson joined the Dodgers’ ownership group promising a franchise turnaround, and the team has delivered with two World Series titles.
Oct. 31, 2024
L.A. Influential
Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson’s sports empire has grown to include the Dodgers, Sparks, LAFC and Washington Commanders. He also became the fourth billionaire athlete.
June 16, 2024
Sports
Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards claims most old-school NBA players weren’t skilled. Magic Johnson declines to ‘respond to a guy that’s never won a championship.’
Aug. 27, 2024
Lakers legend Magic Johnson is now a partial owner of the NWSL’s Washington Spirit, adding to a portfolio that also includes stakes in the Dodgers, Sparks, LAFC and Commanders.
Sept. 5, 2024
Lakers
Magic Johnson recalls his first meeting with Lakers legend Jerry West, who died Wednesday morning, plus their relationship as player and mentor.
June 12, 2024
Lakers legend Magic Johnson didn’t hesitate to make his choice between Lakers coaching candidates Dan Hurley and JJ Redick during an appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live.”
June 7, 2024
Michael Cooper’s defensive prowess helped the Lakers win five NBA championships. Now he’s part of the 2024 Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame class.
April 6, 2024
Magic Johnson recalls the late Kobe Bryant’s competitiveness and desire to be like Michael Jordan and other Lakers legends who are immortalized with a statue.
Feb. 8, 2024
California
Hydeia Broadbent, who was born with HIV and developed AIDS at 5, has died. She raised awareness about the virus and disease when she appeared with Magic Johnson on a Nickelodeon show in 1992.
Feb. 22, 2024
For one magnificent season, a Mexican immigrant electrified a city that had long treated its Mexican population as little better than the help, winning the Cy Young and Rookie of the Year while helping to propel the Blue Crew to their first World Series win in 16 years.
Oct. 23, 2024