The LA Rams are coming off a perfect 3-0 preseason, and there are plenty of reasons for optimism heading into the 2026 NFL season. We break down the biggest takeaways from the preseason, including the emergence of rookie quarterback Ty Simpson, the depth at running back and wide receiver, standout defensive performances, special teams, and the biggest areas the Rams still need to improve.

But the biggest story is Aaron Donald's stunning return to Los Angeles! We break down Donald's decision to come out of retirement, his new one-year contract worth up to $30 million, how the Myles Garrett trade helped spark his comeback, and what the Rams can realistically expect from the future Hall of Famer after nearly three years away from football.

Can Donald actually suit up for Week 1 against the San Francisco 49ers? We examine the latest reports, his conditioning, the Rams' roster exemption, potential snap count, and what an Aaron Donald–Myles Garrett defensive front could mean for the rest of the NFL.

Plus, we look ahead to Rams–49ers and ask the biggest question of all:

Are the 2026 Rams legitimate Super Bowl contenders?

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What happens when you follow the money behind one of the most powerful franchises in baseball?

In this deep-dive episode, we examine Mark Walter, the Dodgers, and the financial empire surrounding Los Angeles sports — from the McCourt-era bankruptcy and the Dodgers' massive television rights deal to MLB revenue sharing and the billions of dollars tied to the franchise.

We break down how a bankruptcy-era agreement helped shape the Dodgers' TV revenue structure, why that arrangement has become such a major financial advantage, and whether the Dodgers could have retained hundreds of millions of dollars that otherwise may have been subject to greater revenue sharing.

Then, we go beyond baseball.

We examine the recent scrutiny surrounding Walter's insurance and investment businesses, questions over related-party investments and financial disclosures, his brief ownership of the Lakers, and reports that he explored turning future Dodgers and Lakers television revenue into immediate cash.

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In this episode of the LA Sports Roundup Podcast, here on Mamba Day (8.24) we honor the legendary career of the late-great Kobe Bryant. We go through the trials & tribulations of his career, what ifs, his best accomplishments and we countdown our favorite games of his career.

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In this episode of Rasslin w/ Ryan & Mike, the boys talk all things WWE from the current bloodline storyline with Solo Sakoa, Jacob Fatu, Roman & The Uso's. CM Punk vs Kevin Owens in Toronto,Canada this Friday. WWE Sunday nights main event and more!Rasslin w/ Ryan & Mike. 2026.#wwe #bloodline #romanreigns #theusos #solosakoa #jacobfatu #cmpunk #kevinowens

In this episode of the LA Sports Roundup, we get into the detriment that is the Buss family drama involving the Lakers organization, the new sale of the team of Mark Walter to Bob Igor and Josh Kushner, Dr Jerry Buss' legacy and how important to the stability of the team.

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In this episode of Rasslin w/ Ryan & Mike, the boys say farwell to Brock Lesnar and give their top 5 Brock matches. They also cover the WWE coming out of Summerslam, storyline directions for Kevin Owens, Punk, The bloodline, Dom Mysterio and more!

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This episode of the LA Sports Roundup covers breaking news of the Los Angeles Lakers sale from Mark Walter & Gugenheim group to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner. What it means in the immediate and long term future of the team and WHY Walter decided to sell only 14 months on the job as owner. We also get into the latest of the Clippers/Kawhi Leonard/ Aspiration scandal, now including Daktronics as a potential undisclosed endorsement for Kawhi, We talk Rams training camp, How close is Aaron Donald to making it official, Chargers expectations and more!

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In the latest LA Sports Roundup Podcast, Sammy Baez rejoins the podcast and we dive deep into the Dodgers latest trade acquisition, Tarik Skubal, his impact on the team short term and long term, the teams current losing streak and much more!

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The boys from Rasslin w/ Ryan & Mike give their take on Night 1 of Summerslam night 1 from Minneapolis. #cmpunk #codyrhodes #obafemi #brocklesnar #hellinacell #wwe#romanreigns #sethrollins #theshieldwwe #chadgable #penta #kevinowensMake sure to follow us on all of our social media platforms https://linktr.ee/Laceemupsports_

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