2026 IS GONNA BE
OUR BEST YEAR YET
👋 HEY CUTIE!
I hope that everyone is looking to their best year yet, starting tomorrow. Here's this year's last recap of Good Vibes. I'll see you all on Friday!
Short-term results come from intensity. Long-term results come from consistency.
🔙 ON THIS DAY | 1967 The first NBA game is played at Great Western Forum (now Kia Forum), Lakers beat Houston, 147-118
🗳️ TODAY'S TRIVIA | In an ode to our championship year closing out, today's trivia question asks us, 'How many major professional sports teams does Los Angeles currently have?'
9 teams11 teams12 teams14 teamsAnswer located at bottom of today's publication in a toggle-down.
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ANSWER TO TODAY'S QUESTION: 'How many major professional sports teams does Los Angeles currently have?' ANSWER: 12
