When viewers watch Allyson Felix go for gold at the Summer Games, they’ll be taking part in a grand experiment that could unlock the future of media
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The move to L.A. means the NFL’s Rams are stuck for three years in a crumbling stadium barely capable of accommodating the team or its fans
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In just six weeks, the Los Angeles Rams will take the field at the Coliseum. It will mark the end of the NFL’s 21-year, self-imposed exile from Los Angeles. It will also be the first time the Rams play a game at the venue since 1979 — the year they went all the way to the Super Bowl before decamping for Anaheim.
The NBA superstar talked with Variety about his family, his production company, ZZ Prods., and his work beyond the world of basketball.
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The sports world heats up this week with the return of MLB's All-Star Game and ESPN's annual ESPY Awards. Even better, the biggest event in all of sports, the Olympics, is almost here.
There's a lot going on, which means there's no better time for Variety to schedule both its Sports Issue as well as its first-ever Sports & Entertainment Summit on July 14th. With keynote appearances by NBA legends Kobe Bryant and Dwyane Wade, it's a must-see conference.
But in addition to the many topics we'll be delving into in panel discussions that day, we cover plenty of ground in this special issue. Enjoy!
Andrew Wallenstein
Co-Editor-in-Chief, Variety
