It starts as a drumbeat, one that catches the attention of anyone nearby. The chant spreads quickly, cutting across all socio-economic boundaries and uniting everyone with a singular purpose. “Beat ...

Myths tend to grow faster than Pinocchio’s nose through the ages. One of the biggest myths is the origin of the famous “Beat LA” chant. Most people assume it began during a Celtics-Lakers series. In ...

Whenever it comes down to Los Angeles versus any Bay Area team the hashtag “BeatLA” resurfaces. It has become the motto for many teams across the country. Although the “Beat L.A.’’ chant started in ...

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The phrase usually is retrieved from storage once a winter when tall men are dribbling on Causeway Street. But with the Dodgers arriving from Hollywood to play the role of Red Sox foil in this World ...