What to do, Lakers fans! As the countdown to tip off commences against evil vampire leader Steve Nash and the rest of the Suns (ironic, isn’t it? That they’re named the Suns? Because Vampires HATE sun!), the faithful should cherish the Laker’s tentative hold on that first place spot in the western conference. We ain’t gonna have it long, folks. Laker GM Mitch Kupchak called into the Dan Patrick Show on AM 570 KLAC this......

When we were kids there were internships, but nothing like this. Your Los Angeles Lakers are looking for two interns (aka you get the pleasure of running around being everyones bitch), but you get to do it at every Lakers home game, two preseason games, and any playoff games that Kobe's Krew stumble their way into. You don't get paid, but if you're in college and do everything right, and get accepted as an......

I was at the Laker game the other night and someone asked me why LAist doesn't hype the Laker Girls. Someone overheard the question and asked how LAist could seriously consider itself a reliable place to read, see, and hear about LA if we refused to properly cover the hottest cheerleaders in hoops. Then someone else asked for more Florida sucks articles. Here are the Laker Girls in Vegas preceeded by the NBA mascots......

To my dearest City of Angels, On this Valentine's Day, my thoughts turn to love. I want to whisper sweet nothings in your broadcast booths. I want to serenade you with Randy Newman's, "I Love LA." You have blessed me with your balmy weather and sunny skies. Other cities may act like ice queens and dump (11 feet of snow on) their lovers, but you never fail me. You always get me excited. You give......

Here - It was a slow day in local sports. There are no pictures from pro games because every squad had the night off. Instead, we bring you our favorite shot from Monday. If only there could be more nights without any games. Stay tuned later this morning for coverage of last night's UFC party in Hollywood. There - Apparently there was the NHL All Star game last night. Apparently it was the first......

- If LAist smoked (cigarettes) we'd be so pissed at Santa Monica - Martini Republic - If LAist had a Book Club, If I Did It would be next month's selection. - Defamer - If LAist was in a rowboat in Uganda, we'd call you from this payphone. Probably collect so be cool - payphone project - If LAist ran any southland Fire Departments we'd take it easy with the black firemen - KNX......

If you missed the gubernatorial debate between Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Democratic state Treasurer Phil Angelides while watching the Dodgers getting killed, you missed this banter from our current governor: "I can tell by the joy I see in your eyes that you love to raise taxes. Why don't you just say right now, 'I love increasing your taxes.'" After RIDE-Arc last night, Metroblogging LA's Will Campbell climbed 75 stories to the top of......

In 1985 Prince played there and they bathed the place in purple lights. Nirvana played there with the Butthole Surfers and someone threw a shoe at Kurt that almost hit him. Eminem played there with Mix Master Mike opening as snowboarders had an indoor exhibition. Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Michael Jordan, and Kareem played there. Chick and the Laker Girls performed there. Paula Abdul got famous there. And now you can try to get......