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Los Angeles isn't all movie stars and shopping. The professional sports scene is alive and well. While there isn't a professional football team, Los Angeles takes great pride in basketball with two NBA (National Basketball Association) teams and one WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association) team. No matter what time of the year you decide to rent an RV in Los Angeles, you'll be able to catch a professional game. While the NBA (basketball) and NHL (hockey) seasons are on hiatus, the MLB (baseball) season resumes.

Below we will list teams and information on professional and college sports in Los Angeles.

Basketball

NBA: National Basketball Association
WNBA: Women's National Basketball Association
NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association

LOS ANGELES LAKERS

NBA (Pro)
Los Angeles Home: Staples Center
NBA Season: October to April, 2 months of playoffs follow
The LA Lakers hold the record for the longest consecutive win streak in US professional team sports.

LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS

NBA (Pro)
Los Angeles Home: Staples Center
NBA Season: October to April, 2 months of playoffs follow
The Los Angeles Clippers won their first NBA playoff game in 13 years during the 2005-2006 season.

LOS ANGELES SPARKS

WNBA (Pro)
Los Angeles Home: Staples Center
WNBA Season: May to August, 2 months of playoffs follow
In 2001, the LA Sparks became the first WNBA team to go undefeated at home games for an entire season.

UCLA BRUINS BASKETBALL - MEN'S & WOMEN'S

NCAA (College)
Los Angeles Home: Pauley Pavilion
NCAA Basketball Season: November to February, tournament in March follows
From 1964 to 1975 (the UCLA Basketball Dynasty), the UCLA Bruins won 10 titles in 12 seasons.

USC TROJANS BASKETBALL - MEN'S & WOMEN'S

NCAA (College)
Los Angeles Home: Galen Center
NCAA Basketball Season: November to February, tournament in March follows
The USC Trojan's men's basketball team has more than 1,000 victories in college basketball.

Football

Unfortunately, Los Angeles hasn't had a professional football team in the NFL since 1994.

NFL: National Football League
NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association

UCLA BRUINS FOOTBALL

NCAA (College)
Los Angeles Home: Rose Bowl
NCAA Football Season: August to December
The UCLA Bruins football team was nicknamed "Gutty Little Bruins" in the 60s because of their small physical size being offset by their speed, determination, and teamwork.

USC TROJANS FOOTBALL

NCAA (College)
Los Angeles Home: Los Angeles Sports Arena and Coliseum
NCAA Football Season: August to December
The USC Trojans and Notre Dame have had a rivalry since 1926. This rivalry is considered the greatest intersectional rivalry of all college athletics.

Baseball

MLB: Major League Baseball
NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association

LOS ANGELES ANGELS OF ANAHEIM

MLB (Pro)
Los Angeles Home: Angel Stadium of Anaheim
MLB Season: April to September, three rounds of playoffs follow
The Angels were owned by Disney. Disney sold the Angels on May 15, 2003.

LOS ANGELES DODGERS

MLB (Pro)
Los Angeles Home: Dodger Stadium
MLB Season: April to September, three rounds of playoffs follow
During the 2006 season, making it the fourth time in baseball history and the first time the final home run tied the game, four home runs were scored by the Dodgers in the ninth inning.

UCLA BRUINS BASEBALL

NCAA (College)
Los Angeles Home: Jackie Robinson Stadium
NCAA Baseball Season: February to June, tournament in June follows
Jackie Robinson Stadium is named after a former Bruins baseball player, Jackie Robinson.

USC TROJANS BASEBALL

NCAA (College)
Los Angeles Home: Dedeaux Field
NCAA Baseball Season: February to June, tournament in June follows
Dedeaux Field is named after the Trojans' legendary baseball coach, Rod Dedeaux, who coached the team from 1942 to 1986.

Hockey

NHL: National Hockey League

LOS ANGELES KINGS

NHL (Pro)
Los Angeles Home: Staples Center
NHL Season: October to April, 2 months of playoffs follow
The LA Kings were transformed into a top NHL team after they successfully acquired Wayne Gretzky in 1988. Canadians were deeply disappointed by this trade. Gretzky was considered the NHL's best player.

ANAHEIM DUCKS

NHL (Pro)
Los Angeles Home: Honda Center
NHL Season: October to April, 2 months of playoffs follow
Disney originally owned the "Mighty Ducks of Anaheim". The Ducks' original name came from the movie, The Mighty Ducks. Their name was officially changed to Anaheim Ducks in January of 2006.

Soccer

MLS: Major League Soccer
NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association

LOS ANGELES GALAXY

MLS (Pro)
Los Angeles Home: The Home Depot Center
MLS Season: April to November, championship match follows
Major League Soccer began play in 1996 and the Los Angeles Galaxy are one of ten founding members.

CLUB DEPORTIVO CHIVAS USA (CHIVAS USA)

MLS (Pro)
Los Angeles Home: The Home Depot Center
MLS Season: April to November, championship match follows
Chivas USA is mostly made up of Latin players. The team's main language is Spanish.

UCLA BRUINS SOCCER - MEN'S & WOMEN'S

NCAA (College)
Los Angeles Home: Drake Stadium
NCAA Soccer Season: August to November, championship match follows
The Drake Stadium has been home to the UCLA soccer teams since 1969. It was revamped in 1999 at a cost of $1.5 million which was made possible by Frank Marshall and Kathleen Kennedy. The field is called Frank W. Marshall Field. Marshall has been a fan of UCLA soccer for a long time and was a member of the men's team in 1967.

USC TROJANS SOCCER

NCAA (College)
Los Angeles Home: McAlister Soccer Field, north of the University Park Campus
NCAA Soccer Season: August to November, championship match follows
Jim Millinder took over coaching in 1996, resulting in the Trojans making it to the NCAA tournament seven times.