{
  "id": 6387709,
  "title": "Rams wrap up practice in Woodland Hills before long flight and quick turnaround in Melbourne",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/rams-wrap-up-practice-in-woodland-hills-before-long-flight-and-quick",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-09T05:52:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/rams-wrap-practice-woodland-hills-055218770.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Los Angeles Rams completed their final practice in Woodland Hills on Tuesday, preparing for a 16-hour flight and a quick turnaround to Melbourne for their season opener against the San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers have been in Melbourne for the week, creating a different preparation approach for the division rivals. The Rams plan to arrive in Melbourne on Thursday morning, roughly 24 hours before kickoff. Coach Sean McVay expressed excitement about the 16-hour flight and emphasized the team's focus on preserving familiarity despite the unfamiliar trip. The Rams will maintain their usual day-before-game routine, accounting for every minute of the arrival day. Defensive lineman Aaron Donald will remain home to continue preparing, as he is not expected to play in the opener. Myles Garrett, the outside linebacker, is confident and ready for the season opener, praising his teammates' impact and presence. Both teams have sought guidance on managing the long journey and jet lag, but no team has a definitive travel strategy. As the Rams prepare to face a well-structured opponent with a new defensive coordinator, head coach McVay remains focused on adapting during the game and achieving their ultimate goal of a Super Bowl championship.",
  "summary": "WOODLAND HILLS, Calif.",
  "key_points": [
    "Los Angeles Rams conclude practice in Woodland Hills on Tuesday.",
    "Team prepares for 16-hour flight to Melbourne for season opener.",
    "Coach Sean McVay emphasizes preserving familiarity during long journey."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Rams' short turnaround and unfamiliar trip to Melbourne require them to adapt their preparation approach, but coach Sean McVay is focused on maintaining team routine and familiarity to achieve their Super Bowl goal.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}