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The home of the Los Angeles Lakers has dropped an outdated name for a very modern one.

The historic Los Angeles venue will get an official new name this Christmas, following one of the biggest naming deals in sports history.

Starting Sept. 20, attendees at indoor events larger than 1,000 people in California will have to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test within 72 hours of the event to attend.

Winnipeg Free Press By: The Associated Press Save to Read Later LOS ANGELES (AP) — Philip Anschutz sold his 27% minority interest in the Los Angeles Lakers to Los Angeles Dodgers co-owners Mark Walter and Todd Boehly in a deal that closed Friday. LOS ANGELES (AP) — Philip Anschutz sold his 27% minority interest in the Los Angeles Lakers to Los Angeles Dodgers co-owners Mark Walter and Todd Boehly in a deal that closed Friday. The transaction was approved by the NBA’s Board of Governors, according to AEG. “We remain strongly inv...

"We are excited to extend our partnership with AEG. Staples Center ranks as one of the best arenas in the world to play and watch basketball and we are thrilled to be able to call it home for another two decades," said Jeanie Buss, the Lakers owner. "The decision was made first and foremost with our fans and players in mind, and AEG's commitment to investing significant capital in the arena means that the Lakers will continue to play in one of the world's premier venues." Added Dan Beckerman, CEO and president of AEG: "When we began developing Staples Center, AEG had a singular goal -- to cre...