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Originally Posted by pesto

http://www.stltoday.com/sports/football/...2c1e2ac-eaed-11e1-9314-001a4bcf6878.html

We occasionally get into the discussion on the proposed LA football stadiums. This is STL's proposed enhancements to their stadium. A panel of 3 arbitrators will decide what updates are needed (the criteria being that the stadium must be in the top 25% of NFL stadiums). If the city agrees to pay for them, the Rams will likely stay in STL. If not, the lease terminates and they may very well come to LA.

Also of relevance:

http://www.dailybreeze.com/sports/ci_21359781/rooney-says-nfl-coming-l-within-5-years

Both stadiums have cleared vital hurdles within the last two years, perking the NFL's interest in the process, and Rooney said the league will start taking a deeper look at each project.

"I think progress is being made," Rooney said. "I'm not sure I'd say it's a done deal yet; some work needs to be done. But they're making progress, and I think site selection will probably be the next thing that happens."

The equally bigger question is which team, or teams, make the move to Los Angeles.

With the Minnesota Vikings finally getting their stadium deal done, the San Diego Chargers, St. Louis Rams and Oakland Raiders remain the strongest possibilities.