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Kobe Bryant announces August event to help eradicate homelessness
On Sunday night, Kobe Bryant announced "Kobe up Close," an Aug. 15 charity event to be held at Nokia Theatre. "I'd like to officially announce that I'm partnering with the Sports Spectacular to help eradicate homelessness," said Bryant in a pre-recorded...Tags: Baron Davis, Social Issues, Metta World Peace, Blake Griffin, Jerry Buss
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He's still on guard
Boston HeraldIn 2005, NBA writers voted Ben Wallace Defensive Player of the Year. Bruce Bowen, now an ESPN analyst, still sounds distressed by that. All the San Antonio guard could do at the time was attack the scorer in front of him. After guarding everyone from...Tags: Hurricane Sandy (2012), Marc Gasol, Gary Payton, Auction Service, Steve Ballmer
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Oregon proposes probation over violations in football program
The University of Oregon has acknowledged major NCAA violations in connection with football recruiting and proposed a self-imposed two-year probation with the loss of one scholarship in each of the next three years, according to documents released by...
Tags: Marquette Golden Eagles, College Sports, University of Oregon, College Basketball, Tracy McGrady
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Magic Johnson believes leader will emerge on Dodgers
PHOENIX – The Dodgers don’t have a clear-cut leader, but Magic Johnson is certain one will emerge. “That’s the last piece of this puzzle for us,” Johnson said. “Who’s going to be that leader?” Matt Kemp,...
Tags: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Wes Matthews, Magic Johnson, Mark Ellis, Hanley Ramirez
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Lakers owner Jerry Buss brought 'Showtime' success to L.A.
The frozen fields of Wyoming came first. Long before the championship trophies. Before the glitz and glamour. Jerry Buss was still a teenager, digging ditches beside his stepfather, when he dreamed of bigger things. It was youthful ambition — a...
Tags: Major Indoor Soccer League, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Donald Sterling, Denzel Washington, Penny Marshall
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Cashing in their championships
1979-80 FINALS Lakers 4, Philadelphia 76ers 2 An old dog, a new trickster and birth of 'Showtime' "Showtime" began as 20-year-old rookie Magic Johnson inspired this talented team to first in the Pacific Division. After four close games in the...
Tags: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Luke Walton, Eddie Jordan, Ron Harper, Don Ford
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Jerry Buss dies at 80; Lakers owner brought 'Showtime' success to L.A.
When Jerry Buss bought the Lakers in 1979, he wanted to build a championship team. He also wanted to put on a show. The new owner gave courtside seats to movie stars. He hired pretty women to dance during timeouts. He spent freely on big stars and...
Tags: Major Indoor Soccer League, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Donald Sterling, Denzel Washington, Penny Marshall
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Lakers owner Jerry Buss dies at 80
Jerry Buss, the longtime owner of the Lakers whose penchant for showmanship helped turn the game of basketball into “Showtime” and who led the team to 10 NBA championships, died Monday. He was 80. A self-made millionaire who built his...
Tags: Detroit Pistons, David Stern, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Miami Heat, Los Angeles Lakers
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Thibault Did Almost Everything For Sun
The Hartford CourantHe didn't do what Van Chancellor did four times. He didn't do what Bill Laimbeer did three times, Michael Cooper did twice or seven others did once. "Mike Thibault has done everything we asked him," Sun CEO Mitchell Etess said, "except win a WNBA...Tags: Andy Reid, Jerry West, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Nashville Predators, Bill Belichick
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Wade, Haslem know championship bridge
Sometimes it's not about coaches, even as the Los Angeles Lakers have made it almost solely about that at the start of this season. Sometimes championship legacy is about the players, those who bridge eras, maintain continuity. That's...
Tags: Manu Ginobili, David Robinson, Milwaukee Bucks, Chris Douglas-Roberts, Steve Blake
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Former Terps point guard Steve Blake helps Lakers survive first round
The Baltimore SunThere’s not been a lot to cheer about for Maryland basketball fans the past couple of years -- most notably two seasons without a postseason invitation and Terrell Stoglin’s misguided decision-making off the court that recently ended the...Tags: Maryland Terrapins, Mike Brown (basketball), College Sports, Steve Kerr, Los Angeles Lakers
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L.A.'s greatest sports moments No. 2: Magic's junior sky hook
The Fabulous ForumWe asked you to send in your picks for the greatest sports moments in L.A. history, and 1,181 ballots later we are unveiling the top 20 vote-getters. Each weekday we will unveil a new moment until we finally reach No.......
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