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Canelo-Jacobs Fight Week - Undercards (Las Vegas) May 02, 2019

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Host Beto Duran is in Las Vegas for this weekend's Canelo Alvarez-Daniel Jacobs matchup Saturday May 4th. The build-up to the big event is known as Fight Week. Recorded Wednesday during the Undercard Workout, Beto talks with boxing journalist Lance Pugmire and columnist Dylan Hernandez about the upcoming fight. Also featuring one-on-one interviews with undercard standouts Vergil Ortiz, Jr., Joseph Diaz, Jr., and Mauricio Herrera - all Southern California current residents. If you can't be here, Beto takes you there - up, close, and personal with these athletes preparing not only for this weekend, but their continued journey towards their goals of someday headlining a Cinco de Mayo boxing match in Las Vegas themselves.

The Forgotten Black History of the Kentucky Derby May 02, 2019

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The Kentucky Derby prides itself on being the longest-running sporting event in the United States.

But amid the mint juleps, the extravagant hats and sartorial finery, there is a history behind the Run for the Roses that’s hidden from the limelight.

Much in the way that the history of slavery, the Civil War and Reconstruction can get spun into an alternative narrative of genteel white Southern virtues, an important African American contribution to a key sports and cultural institution has been whitewashed.

For the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby, "Arrive Early, Leave Late" takes a different turn, as Beto Durán (@DuranSports) sits down with national correspondent Kurtis Lee (@kurtisalee) to talk about his Column One piece on the little known story of the African American jockeys who rode to victory in the early days of Churchill Downs.

Who Are These LA Clippers? (Staples Center) Apr 19, 2019

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Join host Beto Duran as he takes you into Staples Center prior to Game 3 of the 1st Round Playoff Series between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Golden State Warriors. Maybe these Clippers were not on everyone's radar prior to their dramatic 31 point come from behind victory over Golden State in Game 2. So we set out to answer the question - who are these LA Clippers? We asked the coach (Doc Rivers), the starting center (Ivica Zubac), the broadcasters who cover them (Ralph Lawler, Jim Hill, Brian Sieman, and Don MacLean), and our sports journalists (Bill Plaschke, Brad 'BT' Turner, Andrew Greif, and Arash Markazi) to try and discover the answer.

Yasiel Puig (McCullough) & Tiger Woods (Farmer) Apr 17, 2019

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Host Beto Duran welcomes Andy McCullough and Sam Farmer to discuss two athletes who attract a lot of attention - Yasiel Puig and Tiger Woods. Puig returns to Los Angeles this week after his off-season trade to the Cincinnati Reds. McCullough explored the effect Puig had on his former Dodger teammates in a story released this past Sunday. Andy discusses how he approached his story, what was important in the coverage, and what he thinks the story is lacking. Puig's return to LA including a late arrival and a home run off Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw, thus helping craft the narrative that so many fans are tuning in to witness. Farmer was in Augusta covering the Masters golf tournament, and was in the right place at the right time as Tiger Woods return to glory happened this past weekend. Sam reveals the intricate oddities which make the Masters unique and discusses some of the amazing stories that he uncovered while there. Chairs, media technology, restrictions, and legendary caddies add to the tale of Tiger clawing back into the forefront of the golf world.

Vasiliy Lomachenko (Pugmire, Hernandez) Apr 12, 2019

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Host Beto Duran welcomes Lance Pugmire and Dylan Hernandez as they interview Ukranian champion boxer Vasiliy Lomachenko. A two-time Olympic gold medalist, current WBA & WBO World Lightweight champion, and considered by many to be in the Top 5 Pound for Pound boxers on the planet, Lomachenko sits down for an interview with us as he prepares for his fight tonight at Staples Center. He discusses his goals, moving up in weight classes, and what he perceives as his next steps as he seeks a place in the history books of boxing. Boxing enthusiasts getting ready for the Staples Center bout vs. Anthony Crolla will want to hear this interview, then listen to how Lance and Dylan view Vasiliy when they look back at the great boxers in history and how Lomachenko can join them.

Lakers & Magic Johnson Resigns Apr 10, 2019

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For this special episode, host Beto Duran takes you to Staples Center on the final night of the Lakers regular season. What was due to be a season recap with our writers, former Lakers players, and various broadcasters took a dramatic turn when Magic Johnson, Lakers legend and President of Basketball Operations, resigned. This sent shockwaves throughout the Lakers universe and world of basketball, and the Arrive Early, Leave Late crew was there as it happened. We started with interviews with Bill Plaschke and Dan Woike. We joined a Luke Walton press conference, spoke to broadcaster Bill McDonald, and then Magic Johnson made his resignation announcement. After that announcement, we spoke with former Lakers Mychal Thompson and AC Green, broadcasters John Ireland, LA sports icon Jim Hill, and are later joined by Arash Markazi, Brad "BT" Turner, and former Laker Robert Horry. Join us on this podcast and go behind the scenes for a monumental night to be remembered in Lakers lore for a very long time.

USC, Michael Avenatti, NIKE (Fenno) & Zion Williamson, Nipsey Hussle, LeBron James (Granderson) Apr 03, 2019

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Host Beto Duran welcomes Nathan Fenno and LZ Granderson to discuss a wide range of topics and people. Nathan starts the conversation with updates on Lynn Swann and USC before moving into the recent allegations surrounding high-profile attorney Michael Avenatti, NIKE, an Inglewood AAU team, and everything that comes with presence of big money in amateur sports. Then, LZ joins to discuss his recent story about the NZAA, replacing the C with a Z for Zion, another amateur athlete, who recently had a camera fixed on him the entire duration of an NCAA game. The tragic passing of LA rapper Nipsey Hussle has sent shockwaves through the local and hip hop communities, while also making a tremendous impact on athletes as well. We discuss how Nipsey was able to transcend his role as an artist into the lives of many athletes. Lastly, LeBron James' impact on Los Angeles (and vice versa) is discussed. All of these stories and discussions rise above the traditional X's and O's of sports discussions.

Baseball Preview (Castillo, Torres, McCullough) Mar 27, 2019

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Host Beto Duran welcomes Jorge Castillo (Dodgers Beat Reporter), Maria Torres (Angels Beat Reporter), and Andy McCullough (National Baseball Writer) to kickoff the Major League Baseball season, which starts Thursday. Recovering from Spring Training and ready to launch into the regular season, all 3 writers share their thoughts on the upcoming year. Dodger fans expectations are already set, what does the team need to do to get over the hump and win the World Series? The Angels have made Mike Trout the highest paid athlete ever in professional sports, how does that change their team dynamic? Who are the players and what are the strategies being adapted all around the league as baseball and technology team up to ride into the future together? It's an extended edition of Arrive Early, Leave Late, so make sure you get in your 7th inning stretch!

LA Sports - Bill Plaschke Mar 22, 2019

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Host Beto Duran welcomes legendary LA Times sports journalist Bill Plaschke to today's podcast to discuss all things LA sports. Covering USC, the Lakers, the Dodgers, the Angels, March Madness, and the Clippers in one episode, Plaschke reviews the current state of affairs in LA. Who should stay, who should go, what can we look forward to, and who needs to step up? Never one to bite his tongue, Bill Plaschke shares his thoughts on all these teams and topics. It's an all-Bill Plaschke episode of Arrive Early, Leave Late!

USC Admissions Scandal (McCollough, Fenno) Mar 20, 2019

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Host Beto Duran welcomes Brady McCollough (USC Beat Reporter) and Nathan Fenno (Enterprise Reporter) to discuss the impact on the sports department at USC due to last week's series of arrests, indictments, and firings after the FBI uncovered a nationwide college admissions scandal. Are last week's arrests and firings the end of this matter or is there more to uncover? Brady McCollough discusses this and the shift from covering USC football and other sports to investigating the legal aspects of this situation. How many athletic department members at USC have been arrested at USC in the last 18 months? Nathan Fenno reviews the larger epidemic of a scandal plagued institution. Is this a series of rogue individuals or is a larger department effort at play here?

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