REPORTS: • In Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Lakers, L.A. Clippers, LA Kings and

• In Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Lakers, L.A. Clippers, LA Kings and Staples Center, said they would create a fund to alleviate the strain on the more than 2,800 hourly staff employees.

• In Chicago, the Chicago Bulls, Chicago Blackhawks and United Center, said they would pay about 1,200 day-of-game staff through the end of the seasons.