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Jeff Carter #77 of the Los Angeles Kings receives high-fives from the bench after scoring a goal against the San Jose Sharks in the first period of Game Two of the Western Conference Semifinals during the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Staples Center on May 16, 2013, in Los Angeles, California. (credit: Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

LA Kings Shock Sharks With 2 Late Goals

Captain Dustin Brown tied it with 1:43 left and Trevor Lewis scored the tiebreaking power-play goal 22 seconds later, propelling the Los Angeles Kings to a stunning 4-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night and a 2-0 series lead.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/05/16

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STAPLES Center, Verizon Launch Free High-Speed Wireless For Fans

Concertgoers and sports fans can now send photos and post video to social media sites thanks to a free Wi-Fi service that’s being launched at STAPLES Center.

2013/05/16

(L-R) Goaltender Jonathan Quick #32 of the Los Angeles Kings (credit: Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

LA Kings 2nd Round Playoff Tickets Expected To ‘Sell Out Quickly’

The Los Angeles Kings second round playoff games at the STAPLES Center are expected to “sell out quickly,” the team announced this weekend.

2013/05/12

Best Places In LA For Grad Gifts

Say “congratulations” LA style as you peruse the city’s accessory boutiques for graduation gifts.

CBS Los Angeles–2013/05/07

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 17: Antawn Jamison #4 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket against Omer Asik #3 of the Houston Rockets at Staples Center on April 17, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Lakers, Clippers Advance To Playoffs, STAPLES To Host 7 Games

LA fans will see both of their hometown teams in the NBA Playoffs when the first round kicks off this weekend.

KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO–2013/04/18

Ronnie Wood (L), Mick Jagger (C) and Charlie Watts of The Rolling Stones perform during "12-12-12 The Concert For Sandy Relief" December 12, 2012 at Madison Square Garden in New York. AFP PHOTO/DON EMMERT (Photo credit should read DON EMMERT/AFP/Getty Images)

Rolling Stones To Kick Off 9-City Tour At STAPLES

The veteran rockers said Wednesday their “50 and Counting” tour will kick off in Los Angeles at the Staples Center. The date will be announced later.

2013/04/03

Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss died on Feb. 18 of kidney failure after battling cancer for 18 months. He was 80 years old. (credit: Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Memorial Banners Allow Fans To Leave Messages In Honor Of Jerry Buss

Lakers fans are invited to leave personal messages for Dr. Jerry Buss on memorial banners through Friday.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/02/20

Magic Johnson Foundation Press Conference

Memorial For Jerry Buss To Be Held Thursday At Nokia Theatre

A memorial service for Dr. Jerry Buss will be held on Thursday At 3pm At The Nokia Theater At L.A. Live.

2013/02/19

Blake Griffin (R) of the LA Clippers is guarded by Metta World Peace (L) of the LA Lakers during their NBA game on February 14, 2013 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. (credit: Frederic J. Brown/AFP/Getty Images)

Clippers Rout Lakers 125-101, Clinch Season Series

The Los Angeles Clippers have no banners on the walls or in the rafters at Staples Center. They would need decades to measure up to the Lakers’ history.

2013/02/15

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GRAMMY Gourmet: Feeding Staples Center

“I always say that this job is not like any other job, because on any given night you can have 18,000 food critics in the house,” says Joseph Martin, the executive chef for Levy Restaurants, […]

2013/02/10

Singer Sir Elton John performs onstage at MusiCares Person Of The Year Honoring Bruce Springsteen on February 8, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (credit: Larry Busacca/Getty Images for NARAS)

Elton John Shares Grammy Stage With Young Rockers

Elton John still fills stadiums worldwide on his own, but he’ll share the spotlight with a dozen other musicians at Sunday’s Grammy Awards.

2013/02/09

Frank Ocean poses on arrival for the GQ Men of the Year Party at Chateau Marmont on Sunset Blvd., in Hollywood, California, on November 13, 2012. (credit: FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images)

Grammy Nominee Frank Ocean Performs At Levi Event

Frank Ocean is nominated for six awards and will perform at Sunday’s Grammys, and he warmed up at an event for a few hundred people Friday night.

2013/02/09

Guy-Friendly Date Ideas In Los Angeles

No matter what he says, he doesn’t really want to go see Les Miserables or any-musical-of-any-name with you. Period. Impress him with your decidedly intriguing itinerary for a date that is as enjoyable for him […]

CBS Los Angeles–2013/01/31

Clippers Extend Staples Center Lease By 10 Years

The Clippers have agreed to a 10-year extension of their lease at Staples Center, where they are one of the arena’s original tenants.

2013/01/22

The Blackhawks ruined the Kings' season opener Saturday. (credit: Harry How/Getty Images Sport)

Kings Lose To Blackhawks To Start Season

Marian Hossa had two goals and an assist, Corey Crawford made 19 saves, and the Chicago Blackhawks crashed the Kings’ Stanley Cup championship celebration with a 5-2 victory over Los Angeles on Saturday.

2013/01/19