Los Angeles wins bid for inaugural World Urban Games; L.A. Times owner Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong led effort to woo event

Los Angeles has been selected as the inaugural host city for the World Urban Games, a new international competition that will feature nontraditional and emerging Olympic sports such as skateboarding, three-on-three basketball and BMX freestyle cycling.

The World Urban Games is expected to draw…

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