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| AM 570 LA Sports | |
|---|---|
| Name | AM 570 LA Sports |
| City | Los Angeles, California |
| Branding | LA Sports 570 |
| Frequency | 570 kHz |
| Format | Sports radio |
| Owner | Audacy, Inc. |
| Airdate | 1922 (as early AM station predecessor) |
| Facility id | 12345 |
AM 570 LA Sports is a commercial sports radio station serving Los Angeles, California and the surrounding Greater Los Angeles Area. The station operates on the 570 kHz amplitude modulation band and functions as a hub for regional sports talk, play-by-play broadcasts, and syndicated programming. Over its lifespan the station has interacted with major franchises, broadcast networks, and media entities, positioning itself within the competitive Los Angeles media market alongside television and digital outlets.
The station traces lineage to early West Coast radio pioneers active in the 1920s and 1930s when stations such as KHJ (AM), KFI (AM), and KFWB defined the Los Angeles radio market. Throughout the mid-20th century the frequency hosted music and variety formats common to stations like KNX (AM) and KABC (AM), adapting through the Top 40 era alongside figures comparable to Wolfman Jack and institutions like Mutual Broadcasting System. Corporate consolidation in the 1980s and 1990s mirrored trends at Clear Channel Communications and Entercom (company), with ownership exchanges reflecting mergers involving CBS Radio and later Audacy, Inc. format shifts toward news and sports paralleled transitions seen at WFAN in New York City and The Ticket (sports radio) in Dallas–Fort Worth. By the 2000s the station embraced all-sports programming, affiliating with national networks and local franchises in step with stations such as ESPN Radio affiliates and Fox Sports Radio outlets.
Programming mixes local talk, syndicated shows, and live play-by-play. Locally produced blocks mirror formats pioneered by personalities on stations like KBCS and 98.7 FM The Fan (KWFN), featuring morning drive and afternoon drive call-in programs that discuss Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Rams, and Los Angeles Chargers storylines. Syndicated components include shows similar to offerings from The Dan Patrick Show, The Jim Rome Show, and longform analysis akin to The Rich Eisen Show. Weekend programming often mirrors lineups found on national networks such as CBS Sports Radio, NBC Sports Radio, and FOX Sports Radio and includes specialty segments on NASCAR, Major League Soccer, National Basketball Association, and National Football League trends.
The station has featured a rotation of hosts, analysts, and producers drawn from local and national talent pools. On-air talent profile types resemble former athletes and commentators associated with outlets like ESPN, Fox Sports, and CBS Sports as well as local journalists from publications such as the Los Angeles Times and The Athletic. Past and present contributors include play-by-play voices comparable to personalities who have worked with the Los Angeles Dodgers Radio Network and color analysts who have covered UCLA Bruins and USC Trojans collegiate athletics. Regular guest rosters bring in figures from franchises like Manchester United in exhibition contexts, pundits who have appeared on SportsCenter, and analysts who contribute to newspapers like USA Today Sports.
The station maintains rights and partnerships to broadcast select play-by-play and pregame/postgame coverage, collaborating with professional franchises and collegiate athletic departments. Affiliations mirror arrangements seen between stations and teams such as Oakland Athletics Radio Network (before relocation) and contemporary partnerships found with Los Angeles Kings and regional soccer clubs including LA Galaxy. Cooperative relationships with networks including Westwood One and syndicators like Premiere Networks support national event coverage such as Super Bowl game-day feeds, NBA Finals commentary windows, and College Football Playoff analysis. The station also partners with ticketing and sports marketing firms and cross-promotes with television partners like KTLA and KCBS-TV in multimedia initiatives.
Operating on 570 kHz as a Class B AM facility, the station uses directional antenna arrays and transmitter sites designed to optimize coverage across Los Angeles County, Orange County, and parts of Ventura County while complying with Federal Communications Commission rules similar to those affecting other regional outlets like KFI (AM) and KNX (AM). Daytime groundwave propagation provides robust metropolitan coverage; nighttime skywave behavior requires directional patterns to limit interference with co-channel stations in other states and countries, a concern shared by stations on adjacent frequencies such as KVI (AM) and WIND (AM). The facility leverages FM translators and digital streaming to reach audiences on platforms comparable to iHeartRadio, TuneIn, and station apps offered by Audacy.
Community engagement includes live remote broadcasts at fan festivals, charity events, and civic gatherings, paralleling outreach performed by stations like KROQ and KCRW. The station hosts fan forums, youth sports clinics, and fundraising partnerships with nonprofits such as local chapters of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and regional health foundations. Annual events commonly include draft-watching parties, tailgate shows in coordination with stadiums like SoFi Stadium and Dodger Stadium, and collaborations with media sponsors including Los Angeles Business Journal and regional sports broadcasters. These initiatives reinforce ties with local universities like UCLA and USC and professional teams across the Los Angeles sports landscape.
Category:Radio stations in Los Angeles