The two franchises are set to share the spectacular new 70,000-seat SoFi stadium that is nearing completion in Inglewood, California.The arrival of HARD KNOCKS each August is a unique NFL tradition and NFL FILMS and HBO Sports are making plans for an all-new season of the most acclaimed serialized sports series on television.One of sports television's most successful and enduring partnerships, HBO Sports, NFL Media and NFL Films have reached agreement on a multi-year extension of the HARD KNOCKS franchise. 8-seeded Trail Blazers in the first round of the West playoffs after Portland beat Memphis in a play-in game Saturday.Three of the Rams’ four preseason games are scheduled to be held at SoFi Stadium, including the opener on Friday, Aug. 14, against the New Orleans Saints. "The HARD KNOCKS franchise continues to excel as the preeminent sports reality series," says "NFL Films cherishes the relationship we've had with HBO for over four decades, and specifically with the HARD KNOCKS franchise since 2001," says Camera crews will head to southern California in the next few weeks to begin filming, with the action heating up in August when the cinéma vérité show focuses on the daily lives and routines of players and coaches.Under fourth-year head coach Sean McVay, the Rams are just a season removed from a Super Bowl appearance and have a roster featuring an intriguing mix of high-profile players, established veterans, and free-agent acquisitions.After an injury-plagued 2019 campaign, the Los Angeles Chargers are looking for a return to the winning formula that helped them finish tied for the AFC's best record in 2018. All rights reserved NewsNewsBased on facts, either observed and verified directly by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. He grew up in Southern California and graduated from Cal State Northridge.Rams defensive coordinator Brandon Staley and special-teams coordinator John Bonamego are cancer survivors but don’t have reservations about coaching this season.Rams tight end Tyler Higbee knows how much Travis Kelce and George Kittle are getting paid, and he’s ready to show his true worth in 2020.Rookie outside linebacker Terrell Lewis, a third-round draft pick from Alabama, was activated to the Rams’ roster from the COVID/IR list.Back from injury, Rams safety John Johnson helps lead a secondary that he claims could be among the best in the NFL. © 2020 Los Angeles Rams. One of the fastest-turnaround programs on TV, the 15th edition of the 18-time Sports Emmy®-winning series … The Rams announced Wednesday that their preseason opener against the New Orleans Saints is scheduled to be played Friday, Aug. 14, at 7 p.m. With access to players' and coaches' meeting rooms, training rooms, living quarters and practice fields, HARD KNOCKS will document hours of conditioning practices and meetings, chronicling players as they compete for a roster spot and bond off the field.HBO has aired 72 memorable episodes and one anniversary special in its first 14 seasons. They would conclude the preseason against the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday, Sept. 3, at Allegiant Stadium at 7 p.m.Singer Taylor Swift had been scheduled to open SoFi Stadium on July 25 and July 26. Yes, he says, it’s really as bad as you’ve heard.The broiling conditions that began Friday in California may rival the deadly seven-day heat event of July 2006.The body that runs the electric grid for most of California has declared a statewide Stage 3 emergency due to excessive heat driving up electricity use and straining the grid.The Senate Intelligence Committee believed former Trump confidant Stephen K. Bannon may have lied to Congress, according to a letter obtained by The Times.President Trump’s order for a $400 unemployment extension might end up being $300 -- if it arrives at all.
"We are looking forward to having Hard Knocks in our camp this year," said Dedicated NFL Films production crews will be in both southern California training camps, shooting more than 2,300 hours of footage over the course of the series, offering an inside look at the daily rigors of an NFL training camp. He expects a big contract extension.Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the daily Sports Report newsletter. On April 17, Jalen Ramsey surpassed the Rams’ expectations last season and continued to establish himself as perhaps the NFL’s top cornerback. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Rams owner Stan Kroenke is paying for construction of SoFi Stadium and, after a string of concert postponements and cancellations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, his team is now scheduled to host the first event at the $5-billion venue.The Rams announced Wednesday that their preseason opener against the New Orleans Saints is scheduled to be played Friday, Aug. 14, at 7 p.m. The Cleveland Browns launched the transformation of their organization on HBO and went from a winless 2017 season to coming within half a game (7-8-1) of a .500 campaign. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Six days later on Sat., Aug. 22, the Bolts host the Rams in the 38th preseason meeting between the teams. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. ‘Hard Knocks’ is attempting to chronicle both the Rams and Chargers. The Chargers, who share the stadium with the Rams… L.A. Times sports columnist Bill Plaschke talks about experiencing COVID-19. Led by fourth-year head coach Anthony Lynn, the Chargers overhauled roster features young, rising stars on both sides of the ball, a new quarterback behind center and an influx of veteran talent added this offseason.Both franchises will also be debuting new logos and uniforms when they open their new, state-of-the-art SoFi Stadium home later this year. Here’s everything you need to know.Stipe Miocic beat Daniel Cormier by unanimous decision in a five-round bout to win the rubber match in a trilogy and retain his heavyweight title.Mookie Betts matched Mike Trout’s homer with his own to tie the score in the seventh, and Max Muncy’s sacrifice fly won it in the 10th in a 6-5 victory.Dodgers’ hitters have had to change their approaches with players barred from video rooms as part of MLB’s rules this season amid the COVID-19 pandemic.The Portland Trail Blazers keep finding ways to overcome adversity and their win Saturday over the Memphis Grizzlies earned them a playoff series with the Lakers.The top-seeded Lakers will face the No.