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after the match. “We fought so hard to get here and it wasn’t always easy and we’re really happy with what we’ve done.”She added: “It gives me goosebumps [winning gold].

 opening to $31 million at the box office, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James' pockets just got a lot deeper, as the four-time champion was just announced as the first player in NBA history to make $1 billion in career earnings while still playing, per Sportico.

It looks like LeBron James is done with the Olympics.

Our thoughts are with his family as we all mourn the loss of a great man, mentor, athlete and staple of the community. pic.twitter.com/HkINyLF9ixRest In Peace to former NBA player and Utah center Mark Eaton.

went viral last week, after footage from the same court at Christopher Morely Park in Roslyn showed the Sandman dishing the rock to his teammates with the finesse of a serious ballplayer — all in baggy shorts and a pink polo.On Sunday, Sandler was still sporting the thick beard he had in the clip from earlier this month.

‘Big Little Lies?’ And they were like, ‘It’s a show about basketball.’ And my heart just sunk. Of all things! I said, ‘I’m a player?’ and they said, ‘No, you’re a coach.’ And I said, ‘OK, great … what does a coach do?’ ”Despite reservations, Stamos dove into research, he said, spending time with NBA legend Jerry West, who was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1980.

has been postponed in the wake of the police shooting of Daunte Wright on Sunday night in the suburb of Brooklyn Center, the NBA announced on Monday.The game could be played on Tuesday instead, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

“Fresh Off the Boat” was adapted into a network sitcom that he narrated, has also worked as a corporate lawyer, a chef and restaurateur, a clothing designer and a TV host.Now, with his new film “Boogie,” in theaters March 5, Huang is adding director to that list — and it just might be his favorite gig yet. “You get to play with people,” said Huang, who grew up in Orlando and now divides his time between New York, Los Angeles and Taiwan.

Vanessa Bryant is on board.

coronavirus testing over the last week.

Kobe Bryant’s induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame has been pushed to May 2021 amid the pandemic.The basketball great tragically died in January 2020 in a helicopter crash that also claimed the life of his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others.Following his passing, Kobe was due to be inducted into the Hall of Fame in August (2020), before the event was delayed due to the coronavirus Crisis.

David Maas was a stage magician who performed with his wife, Dania Kaseeva, as the celebrated “David and Dania: Quick Change” act.Maas and Kaseeva met as circus performers – he was the ringmaster and she was in a hula-hoop act. They married in 1996 and developed their own two-person act revolving around lightning-quick costume changes set to music.

Nancy Darsch was a women’s basketball coach who helped take USA Basketball to gold at the 1984 and 1996 Olympics and was one of the original WNBA coaches.Darsch coached college basketball at the University of Tennessee before becoming head coach at Ohio State University in 1985. She took the Buckeyes to four Big Ten titles and seven NCAA tournament appearances, and her team had the first televised game for Buckeyes women’s basketball, shown on ESPN in 1990.

NBA season begins in December.Both Harden and Westbrook have allegedly asked for trades to different teams, but why? NBA insider Ric Bucher is making some big claims that include President Donald Trump. Bucher says that both basketball players have had it with the Houston organization, and one of the biggest reasons why include the owner Tilman Fertitta’s support of the Republican part and Trump.

the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Miami Heat in Game 6 of the 2020 Finals to win their 17th title in franchise history. After a shutdown in March due to the coronavirus pandemic, the league resumed play in July, finishing the final three-plus months of the season inside a bubble at Disney World.

Vanessa Bryant is celebrating the Lakers' championship victory, and remembering her late husband, Kobe Bryant.

NBA Finals. I’m in Detroit welcoming students to a new school year at the public charter school that I founded: the Jalen Rose Leadership Academy.Just an exit off the Lodge Parkway from where I grew up, the high school is one of my great passions.

LeBron James is honoring Kobe Bryant after making NBA history.

are nearly here, and I’ve been covering them since 2002 when the LA Lakers swept the NJ Nets, first for BET and then Fox and now ESPN. The networks change, but one thing stays the same: Every year I come up with a unique signature look, whether it be a slick silhouette, cut or a blingy accessory.

Michael Jordan," Jackie Ryan is getting the biopic treatment in — and ET can exclusively debut the first trailer.Greg Finley () portrays the titular basketball star, who rose to fame in New York City in the '90s. When he's invited to try out for the New Jersey Nets, Jackie finally sees a chance for his dream of going pro to come true — if he can overcome his inner demons and turn his life around.

David “Smokey” Gaines was a basketball player with the Harlem Globetrotters before going on to coach at Detroit Mercy.After attending LeMoyne-Owen College, Gaines was drafted by the Detroit Pistons. But he also had a chance to play for the Harlem Globetrotters, and he took that offer, joining the team in 1963.

City/Game: Basketball in New York.” It’s an exhibit at the recently reopened Museum of the City of New York as well as the title of an accompanying book.As the book and exhibit make clear, splashy moves created on NYC courts still inform the NBA.

Clifford Robinson was a basketball player best known for his career with the Portland Trail Blazers, having helped lead the team to two NBA Finals appearances.Robinson played basketball for the University of Connecticut Huskies beginning in 1985, and he was a standout player on a team that was working its way toward powerhouse status.

LeBron James is honoring the memory of Chadwick Boseman.

National Basketball Association's Board of Governors and the National Basketball Players Association said on Wednesday that they are creating a $300 million fund to start a foundation that will focus on «economic empowerment in Black communities,» according to a press release.

Wes Unseld was a legendary Hall of Fame center for the Washington Bullets who was one of only two players in NBA history to win rookie of the year and MVP in the same season.  

With the current break in the NBA due to the Covid-19 pandemic players are forced to workout on their own to keep their skills sharp for the long awaited return of professional basketball. One particular player who is holding private workouts with his teammates is Lakers superstar forward LeBron James.

The Golden State Warriors have been a powerhouse of a team over the last five years. Their core is made up of star point guard and sharp shooter Steph Curry, another “splash brother” guard in Klay Thompson, the big man Draymond Green, and from 2016-2019 star forward Kevin Durant.

The release of the new Michal Jordan documentary “The Last Dance” has caused the G.O.A.T. debate to pick back up with a bang, with most saying Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball of all time.

Giannis Antetokounmpo, the star forward for the Milwaukee Bucks, hits free agency in 2021. As we all know there will be a huge market for the young star due to his tremendous athleticism and scoring ability along with his leadership skills.

In the pantheon of legendary Michael Jordan moments, there are a few that have achieved an almost mythical level of fame and reverence. But as it turns out, one such moment might have been far different than fans realized.

In 1993, Michael Jordan suffered an unimaginable loss with the tragic and senseless death of his father, James R. Jordan, and it changed the NBA icon immensely.

If you’re wondering why Michael Jordan is making headlines again — 22 years after his final season with the Chicago Bulls — it’s because the basketball legend is the subject of ESPN’s highly-anticipated documentary. Director Jason Hehir’s 10-part series will look back on Jordan’s entire career while chronicling the Bulls’ efforts to win a sixth NBA title during the 1997-98 season.  

Drake has paid tribute to the late Kobe Bryant with two massive number tributes on his indoor home basketball court.

A player for the Detroit Pistons has tested positive for thecoronavirus, the team announced Sunday.

These are hard days for sports fans.