Why the Rams are traveling late to Australia for season opener

Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Dan Greenspan, as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) · September 6, 2026 · 1 min read

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Sean McVay has never been afraid to buck conventional NFL logic, and he is doing so once again with the Los Angeles Rams ’ unusual travel plans for their season opener in Australia. The Rams are leaving Southern California on Tuesday night and will arrive in Australia on Thursday, roughly 24 hour...

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