"Foretold" is the newest podcast from the L.A. Times, and we're sharing a preview of the first episode with you... more

From David Stern to the Chicago Bulls, the NBA attained a new level of prominence in the '90s. We discuss... more

At a time when HIV was seen as a death sentence, Magic Johnson shocked the world by announcing he was... more

From 'Winning Time's' portrayal of Spencer Haywood to the U.S. war on drugs, we dive into the true story of... more

When it comes to the surprising history of athlete endorsements, Nike's pursuit of Magic Johnson in "Winning Time" only scratches... more

Laker Girls. The Forum Club. Celebrities sitting courtside. The beating heart of Showtime-era Los Angeles was the "Fabulous Forum."

Solomon Hughes, who plays Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in "Winning Time," helps us tell the true story of the star center, civil... more

Actor Gaby Hoffmann and writer Rebecca Bertuch explain what's fact and what's fiction in "Winning Time's" depiction of its women... more

We explore the real-life saga behind the Laker coaches — Jerry West, Jack McKinney, Paul Westhead and Pat Riley —... more

Meet Red Auerbach, Larry Bird and the city of Boston: the villains of HBO's "Winning Time" and real-life nemeses of... more