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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: Blake Griffin, Carmelo Anthony, Social Issues, Metta World Peace, Kevin Love
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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: Philadelphia Eagles, Oregon Ducks, Tracy McGrady, ESPN (tv network), Sports
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Dodgers have ability — how about stability?
Matt Kemp has heard the whispers: The Dodgers don't have chemistry. Kemp shook his head. “That's what I keep hearing people say,” he acknowledged. This view, or some variation of it, is the crux of every argument that a team other than the...
Tags: Zack Greinke, Matt Kemp, Mark Ellis, Hanley Ramirez, Ronald Belisario
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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: Spring Training, Magic Johnson, Matt Kemp, A.J. 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: Boston Celtics, Donald Sterling, Denzel Washington, Miami Heat, Memphis Grizzlies
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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: Horace Grant, Jamaal Wilkes, Luke Walton, Josh Powell, Rick Fox
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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: Boston Celtics, Denzel Washington, Donald Sterling, Memphis Grizzlies, Miami Heat
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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: Magic Johnson, Los Angeles Lakers, National Basketball Association, Miami Heat, Los Angeles Kings
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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....... -
Kobe Bryant watching Josh McRoberts: 'Wow, the game is changing'
Lakers NowIn some ways, Lakers forward Josh McRoberts is having a difficult time adjusting to Los Angeles. Immediately after walking into a Costco on a recent Saturday, the Indiana transplant ditched his shopping cart and fled to his car. The 6-foot-10, 240-pound... -
Michael Cooper unconcerned if Kobe Bryant plays in Italy [Video]
Lakers BlogThe unspoken question hanging in the air about the NBA lockout and Kobe Bryant possibly playing overseas. In fact, Magic Johnson immediately noted the irony when he arrived at the debut of the NBA 2K12 video game Monday evening at a local Best Buy and... -
NBA lockout: Lakers' five remaining exhibition games canceled
Lakers BlogNBA lockout: Lakers' five remaining preseason games canceled...
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