A Salem artist honored Jayson Tatum with a mural in Cambridge
Celtics The painting, which highlights Tatum's 51 points against the 76ers, was made by an artist named Miguel Cruz.Miguel Cruz felt the same sense of awe as everybody else as he watched Jayson Tatum drop 51 points in the playoffs, but what he did following that experience was unique."We just all happened to watch the Celtics game and we were all shocked to see Jayson Tatum broke the record," Cruz said.
Jayson Tatum: 'Means the World to Me' to Win Kobe Bryant Trophy as All-Star Game MVP
Alex Goodlett/Getty Images Jayson Tatum set an All-Star Game record with 55 points, led Team Giannis to a 184-175 victory over Team LeBron and won the event's MVP award, named after his idol, Kobe Bryant."It means the world to me," he told reporters."... Everybody knows how much [Kobe] meant to me.
Boston Celtics beat reporter rips Nick Wright's reaction to Luka Doncic-Devin Booker scuffle
The Athletic's Boston Celtics reporter, Jay King, wasn't a fan of FOX Sports host Nick Wright's reaction to the Luka Doncic-Devin Booker scuffle during a 130-126 victory for the Suns over the Mavericks on March 5. Doncic and Booker went face to face and reportedly exchange unpleasantries after the latter mocked the former for missing a layup attempt in the closing seconds of Phoenix's down-to-the-wire win in Dallas.
Celtics legends etched in history once again: Havlicek and Auerbach honored on NBA awards
In order to honor the legacies of the leagues' legends of the past, the NBA has named its yearly awards - and the namesakes include two Boston Celtics greats who made an impact both on and off the court in their namesakes.In honor of arguably the greatest sixth man the NBA has ever and will ever see, the league stamped "John Havlicek" as the new face of the sixth man award.
Vanessa Bryant settles lawsuit with Los Angeles County over helicopter crash photos for $28.85 million
Vanessa Bryant has settled her lawsuit against Los Angeles County over employees of the county's fire and police departments allegedly sharing photos from the crash that killed Kobe Bryant and their daughter, Gianna, for $28.85 million, according to court filings obtained by Jonathan Abrams of The New York Times.
Kobe Bryant family settles the helicopter crash photos lawsuit for $28.5 million
Vanessa Bryant, center, Kobe Bryant's widow, leaves a federal courthouse with her daughter Natalia and soccer player Sydney Leroux in Los Angeles, Aug. 24, 2022.Jae C. Hong/AP LOS ANGELES The family of the late Kobe Bryant has agreed to a $28.5 million settlement with Los Angeles County to resolve the remaining claims in a lawsuit over deputies and firefighters sharing grisly photos of the NBA star, his 13-year-old daughter and other victims killed in a 2020 helicopter crash, attorneys and court filings said Tuesday.
Plaschke: Kobe Bryant statue a perfect portrayal of Lakers legend's inclusiveness and defiance
Kobe Bryant's statue at the Crypto.com Arena Star Plaza was unveiled, showcasing his inclusive and unselfish nature.
Vanessa Bryant announced that there will eventually be three Kobe statues in front of the arena, symbolizing his immense popularity and impact. [ more ]
How Klay Thompson keeps his body and mind in check
PORTLAND, Ore.-- Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson finds inspiration in a Kobe Bryant quote, "Greatness isn't just on the court, it's everything you do."It has shaped Thompson as a creature of habit when it comes to his game preparation.He goes through the same warmup routine each game -- the same one he has been doing for years.
Six years later, Warriors look back at Klay Thompson's 60-point, 11-dribble game
SAN FRANCISCO Klay Thompson has had his fair share of otherworldly performances.Monday night marks the six-year anniversary of one of them.On Dec. 5, 2016, Thompson had 60-point game on 11 dribbles against the Indiana Pacers.And he only needed three quarters to do it.With the Warriors up big that night, Thompson sat out the fourth quarter.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar says LeBron James 'doesn't have to prove anything'
(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
At the unveiling of a Koreatown mural commissioned by the Lakers, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar said LeBron James should be the only one in control of his future after hinting at retirement following the Lakers' elimination from the playoffs."At the end of the year, after all that, LeBron and most of the guys looked like they'd been through two seasons, you know?
A Dip in the Lake: The Lakers' playoff history vs. the Nuggets
The Los Angeles Lakers and the Denver Nuggets have faced each other seven times in the NBA playoffs, dating all the way back to 1979.Ahead of their upcoming eighth showdown in 2023, let's look back at those prior playoff series.1979 Western Conference First Round In 1979, the first-round of the playoffs was a best-of-three series.
Lakers vs. Raptors Preview: D'Angelo Russell returns
On Tuesday, the Los Angeles Lakers and their fans had what may have been the team's most enjoyable night of basketball, since they won the 2020 NBA Finals in the Orlando bubble.During that night, the Lakers beat one of the top teams in the Western Conference in the Memphis Grizzlies (without Ja Morant) behind a monster 30-point, 22-rebound game from Anthony Davis.
On Tuesday, the Los Angeles Lakers will face off against the Memphis Grizzlies.The game has plenty of storylines on both sides of the court and is sure to be an exciting matchup, despite the fact that a superstar from each team will be missing for the contest.Coincidentally, those two absences for LeBron James and Ja Morant loom pretty large over the actual game.
Kyle Kuzma says 'it's tough' to be a role player on the Lakers
Being a Laker has always been a double-edged sword.If you are great and win, you are a legend and will be loved in one of the greatest cities in America.If you lose or underperform, you will be criticized by both Laker haters and Laker fans at an alarming rate.It's one of the reasons why Kobe said he didn't believe in recruiting someone to come to Los Angeles.
Vanessa Bryant Shares Detailed Look At Nike Kobe 6 Dodgers PE
The Los Angeles Dodgers paid tribute to Kobe Bryant at their annual Lakers Night at Dodger Stadium, with his family in attendance.
Natalia Bryant, Kobe's oldest daughter, threw out the ceremonial first pitch to Mookie Betts and wore exclusive Kobe sneakers for the occasion. [ more ]
Shaquille O'Neal makes a case for why the Celtics should trade Jaylen Brown
Celtics "I can tell that it frustrates him to be the other guy."Shaquille O'Neal knows quite a bit about being part of a superstar duo in the NBA.He's played with Penny Hardaway, Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade, and LeBron James over the course of his career.His ability to navigate these situations is part of why he's a four-time NBA champion.
Boston Celtics: Analyst thinks Jaylen Brown should emulate 2x Finals MVP
You could always learn something from an opponent, even one you ended up edging in the heat of battle.Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown is no different.After his Celtics knocked off the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday, December 29 at the TD Garden - with emergency fill-in head coach Damon Stoudamire, who covered for interim head coach Joe Mazzulla after the C's acting HC had corneal abrasions from a pickup game, at the helm - Boston.com's
They said it! Steph Curry, Kevin Durant lead NBA quotes of the week
Stephen Curry kinda-sorta did the impossible and more from our NBA quotes of the week.'I did make two of them, though, just in case anybody was wondering.'Warriors guard Stephen Curry, on the (edited) viral video that showed him making five full-court shots in a row 'Look at the teams LeBron has carried to the Finals ... MJ didn't beat the greatest team ever assembled.'
The Boston Celtics offense is on a historic pace this season
The Boston Celtics improved to 8-3 after a 128-112 victory over the Detroit Pistons last night, and their offense looked excellent.The Celtics once again put up over 120 points, and it highlights how dangerous their offense can be.Although it's early in the season, the C's offense is already on a historic pace.
Alcaraz vs. Djokovic: The Next Kid Up Faces the Game's Steeliest Brain
A moment arrives nearly every time a younger player seizes the advantage over Novak Djokovic, with designs of toppling him from his perch at the top of tennis.It doesn't matter how deep a hole Djokovic has dug for himself, or how well the whippersnapper on the other side of the net might be playing.
On the Denver Nuggets, the Role Players Get to Be Stars, Too
LOS ANGELES To win a championship in the N.B.A., a team almost always needs at least one transcendent player.But the championship journey will also depend on how well a team's role players do their jobs.The Lakers, with 17 titles, know this well.Would they have won in 2010 without Metta Sandiford-Artest, or in 2002 without Robert Horry? Shaquille O'Neal, who won three championships for the Lakers with Kobe Bryant, often talks about the importance of the others the players who aren't stars.
How Victor Wembanyama Could Fit on the San Antonio Spurs
Victor Wembanyama, the 7-foot-4 dynamic forward who is this year's most prized N.B.A. prospect, cheered with his family in France as the San Antonio Spurs won the 2023 draft lottery Tuesday night.In San Antonio, fans, perhaps understandably, celebrated like they had won a championship, yelling in bars and honking car horns.
LeBron James Breaks Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's N.B.A. Scoring Record
LOS ANGELES One of the most extraordinary records in N.B.A. history had stood for nearly 39 years, until LeBron James grabbed it for himself.James, the Los Angeles Lakers forward, broke Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's career scoring record of 38,387 points on Tuesday.It was a feat that once had seemed impossible for anyone but James has become known for making the improbable part of his routine.
The N.B.A.'s Slam Dunk Contest is the showiest, most polarizing and occasionally most transcendent event of the league's All-Star Weekend.The most captivating contest in recent years took place in February 2020.The Miami Heat forward Derrick Jones Jr. opened by jumping over his teammate Bam Adebayo and then breezed into a 360-degree reverse tornado dunk.
Damian Lillard Scored 71 Points and Wasn't Sure How to Feel
When someone scores 71 points in an N.B.A. game, that's remarkable, of course.Scoring 71 points is hard.Doing it against professional defenders is harder still.But there have been so many high-scoring games in the league recently that Damian Lillard's 71-point performance in the Portland Trail Blazers' 131-114 victory over the Houston Rockets on Sunday night wasn't even the first of its kind this season.
"In Arabic," Borges writes, " Zahir means visible, evident; in that sense, it is one of the ninety-nine names of God; in Muslim countries, the masses use the word for beings or things which have the terrible power to be unforgettable, and whose image eventually drives people mad."
Jalen Brunson is the greatest free agent signing in the history of the New York Knicks.His leadership, toughness, and clutch mindset have turned the Knicks into a legitimate playoff threat and a future contender.He is the very reason we have a Game Six preview.But how did he get here?First, we must revisit a team the Knicks have had a contentious relationship with for years- The Dallas Mavericks.
CloseNick Friedell is the Chicago Bulls beat reporter for ESPN Chicago.Friedell is a graduate of the S.I.Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and joined ESPNChicago.comfor its launch in April 2009.NEW YORK -- Julius Randle scored a career-high 57 points, but that wasn't enough to save the New York Knicks from a disappointing 140-134 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night at Madison Square Garden.
Knicks back to the drawing board after Pascal Siakam's 52-point masterpiece
It took a Canadian team to break the New York Knicks' eight-game winning streak.The Toronto Raptors arrived at MSG on Wednesday, defeated the Knicks 113-106, and broke two different streaks by doing it: New York's positive one and their own six-game losing skid.The Knicks gave everybody a reason for optimism early by announcing a clean injury report... only for Quentin Grimes to ultimately miss the meeting with the Raps, making way for Immanuel Quickley to start.
It's been nearly three months since the Knicks announced RJ Barrett's contract extension.Nearly three months since the Canadian signed a then-undisclosed agreement with the franchise that drafted him with the third-overall pick of the 2019 NBA draft.Three months since team New York Knicks' president Leon Rose made some remarkable, magnificent statements about the now-and-forever face of the team.
Jayson Tatum rises from ashes in fourth quarter to keep Boston Celtics season alive
With the Boston Celtics' season on the line for the second straight campaign, Jayson Tatum showed up when it mattered the most.As Jayson Tatum's idol, Kobe Bryant, once said, "The moment you give up is the moment you let someone else win."With the season on the brink away from home, Tatum embodied those words from his childhood hero during the most important win of the Boston Celtics season in Game 6 against the 76ers.
Lighting it up among the stars: Why Jayson Tatum's All-Star MVP means a whole lot more than you may think
At the end of the day, the NBA All-Star Game does not matter at all.Jaylen Brown among others said it was not even basketball.It is hard to make any sort of counterargument to that.It was time for Jayson Tatum to demonstrate why he is now the best scorer in the NBA.It was a mission for the former Duke forward.
How much pressure are Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown under to win?
Playing in Beantown and for the Boston Celtics brings a remarkable amount of pressure on an athlete.A star player or duo, say for example, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, are experiencing pressure like no other in their pursuit of Banner 18.I would argue that they are under the most pressure or in the conversation of any duo in the NBA this season.
Celebrating Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum's birthday by the numbers
Jayson Tatum turned 25 on March 2, reminding the Boston Celtics that their franchise player inches closer to his prime by the day.Despite Friday's shocking loss to the Nets, Celtics fans have plenty to celebrate when it comes to the birthday boy's development into an NBA superstar.The All-NBA forward has taken his game to a new level this season, elevating his shooting percentages from the field and free throw line.
Jayson Tatum wins All-Star MVP, is regular season MVP next? | Locked On Sports Today
BOSTON Despite starting the season as a frontrunner for NBA MVP thanks to his enormous production and the success of his Boston Celtics, Jayson Tatum is now on the fringes of that conversation.But after putting up a league-record 55 points in the All-Star Game on Sunday night and earning MVP honors, Tatum has announced himself to voters and opponents once again.
Jayson Tatum calls out fans, media following Boston Celtics win
After two weeks of miserable basketball, the Boston Celtics look to be back on the right track.Tuesday's 126-102 victory over the Houston Rockets marked the third straight for the Cs.They've put together a much needed response after starting the current homestand with three straight losses.What was a stagnant offense is now very dynamic, with the ball popping all around and players taking and making wide open looks.
'Even more phenomenal 50 years later': A look back at Secretariat's Triple Crown
There are moments in sports which forever embed themselves in the minds of those who watched it, either live or through an endless video loop.There was Michael Jordan or Kobe Bryant bringing their teams back with furious fourth-quarter rallies.Muhammad Ali standing over a fallen Sonny Liston.Brandi Chastain's celebration after winning the 1999 Women's World Cup.
Paul George hopes he can return as Nicolas Batum, Kawhi Leonard carry Clippers over Bulls
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Paul George doesn't know when he will be ready to return from his sprained right knee, "but I'm gonna do whatever I can do to shorten the process," the All-Star forward said on his podcast.His Clippers also are not in any position to make long-term plans - but they're trying to do whatever they can to extend how long they are playing, just in case a return is possible.
Clippers' Paul George: 'Attack rehab like it's practice'
(Ashley Landis / Associated Press)
With two weeks remaining in the NBA's regular season and the Clippers in a fight to clinch a playoff berth, All-Star wing Paul George says he doesn't know his timeline for a return, but "I'm gonna do whatever I can do to shorten the process of when I can return," he said on his podcast.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar seeks to develop bond with Lakers' LeBron James
He extended an orange basketball, but it might well have been an olive branch.Kareem Abdul-Jabbar passed the all-time scoring record to LeBron James on Tuesday, joining the current Lakers forward on the court, raising the game ball and handing it over in a symbolic in-game ceremony.It was a warm moment in a mostly icy relationship that Abdul-Jabbar hopes can thaw in years to come.
After 42 years, Fred Roggin bids farewell to Channel 4
They were rookies together.Fernando Valenzuela and Fred Roggin each made his Los Angeles debut in September 1980.Valenzuela threw his last pitch for the Dodgers 33 years ago.After a career of covering Valenzuela, Kobe Bryant, Wayne Gretzky, Al Davis and countless others for Channel 4, Roggin is hanging up his microphone.
Big Bellflower mural with Kobe, Vin, Tupac and others is in danger of erasure: An essay could save it
(Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)
When business owner Robert Cornejo commissioned a mural to adorn his newly opened vehicle tinting shop in February, the Lakewood resident's goal was to grab patrons and attention.He accomplished his objective.Scores of visitors have flocked to Bellflower's Speedy Auto Tint & Detail to gaze upon the L.A.-centric 54-foot-by-10-foot painting.
Woman Who Stormed Pelosi's Office on Jan. 6 Is Sentenced to Three Years
WASHINGTON A Pennsylvania woman who steered a group of rioters toward Speaker Nancy Pelosi's office on Jan. 6, 2021, and directed others inside the Capitol to steal a laptop computer was sentenced in Federal District Court in Washington on Thursday to three years in prison.The woman, Riley June Williams, 24, was convicted in November of several charges including felony civil disorder and impeding officers trying to defend the Capitol Rotunda.
Image Clients waited to enter Silicon Valley Bank yesterday in Santa Clara, Calif.Credit...Jim Wilson/The New York Times President Biden tried to reassure Americans that the U.S. banking industry was safe, after federal regulators took over two failing banks in three days.Several midsize U.S. banks also scrambled to calm the fears of their customers.
Letters to Sports: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar still greater than LeBron James?
Sorry to disagree with you, Bill Plaschke, but you are old enough to know better.Trying to name a basketball GOAT is like trying to name the best automobile ever made - you just can't.Each basketball era has its own "greatest" list, and you can't really compare the game as it was played, the rules as they were, the competition and makeup of teams as they stood, or the individual players from generation to generation, at least not without a whole lot of qualification to equalize the comparison.
Kenny Mayne still pained by Seahawks Marshawn Lynch blunder
Kenny Mayne, former ESPN broadcaster and Seattle superfan, is still in pain over the Seahawks losing to the Patriots in Super Bowl XLIX.Kenny Mayne spoke with Malcom Harris-Gowdie and Matt Verderame, representing FanSided and the Special Olympics, on Stacking the Box during Super Bowl week at Radio Row.
Pau Gasol credits Kobe Bryant for his Hall of Fame nomination
Pau Gasol comfortably strode to the stage, tall and confident, a slim-fit suit and leather loafers worthy of the occasion.Friday in his first action of All-Star weekend, Gasol was named a Hall of Fame finalist - a step that's almost certainly a formality for the six-time All-Star before he's formally announced as an inductee in April at the NCAA Final Four.
Cowboys receiver CeeDee Lamb gets massive back tattoo
After the best season of CeeDee Lamb's career, the Dallas Cowboys wide receiver started his offseason by getting a massive back tattoo.Editor's Picks
The ink features a giant leopard, a Spartan-style warrior, a crucifix and a tribute to Kobe Bryant.Andres Ortega, a Phoenix-based tattoo artist, did the pieces with the help of a few other artists.
Los presentadores de noticias son ficticios, la desinformacion es de verdad
Un presentador de noticias con el pelo oscuro perfectamente peinado y barba incipiente destacaba en un video lo que consideraba la vergonzosa falta de accion de Estados Unidos contra la violencia armada.Video En otro video, una presentadora proclamaba el papel de China en las relaciones geopoliticas durante una cumbre internacional.
L.A. County agrees to $28.85-million settlement with Bryant family over crash photos
Los Angeles County agreed Tuesday to pay $28.85 million to the family of Kobe Bryant, concluding three years of litigation that began after deputies shared graphic photos of the 2020 helicopter crash that killed the Lakers star, his daughter and seven others.The settlement agreement filed in federal court also resolves pending litigation originally filed in state court and adds to the $15 million a jury had already awarded to the basketball star's widow, Vanessa Bryant, after a trial in federal court last year.
Kobe Bryant's daughter, Natalia, files restraining order against alleged stalker
The daughter of the late Kobe Bryant has filed a restraining order against a 32-year-old Sun Valley man, claiming he has been stalking her since she was a minor, according to court filings.Natalia Bryant, 19, alleges that Dwayne Kemp started to harass her on social media in 2020, when she was 17 and a senior at Sage Hill School in Newport Coast.
Vanessa Bryant Settles Helicopter Crash Photos Lawsuit for $28.85 Million
Los Angeles County agreed to pay Vanessa Bryant and three of her daughters nearly $30 million to settle a lawsuit and potential claims over the sharing of graphic photos of the January 2020 helicopter crash that killed Bryant's husband, the basketball star Kobe Bryant, and one of their daughters, according to a court filing on Tuesday.
The best stories appreciating Pau Gasol on the day the Lakers retire his jersey
The much-anticipated day is finally here for Lakers fans as Pau Gasol will see his jersey lifted into the rafters alongside his fellow franchise greats, including former teammate Kobe Bryant.It's a day that will certainly be filled with even more emotions than is standard on a day as ceremonious as a jersey retirement.
The Lakers retired Pau Gasol's jersey in an emotional ceremony
In a ceremony that mirrored the emotion he played with on the court during his career, Pau Gasol had his jersey retired by the Lakers during Tuesday's contest against the Grizzlies.A fan favorite during and after his time in Los Angeles, everyone spent Tuesday honoring Pau and what he meant to the franchise.
Plaschke: 'I miss him so much.' Pau Gasol takes rightful place next to 'brother' Kobe Bryant
He was the ultimate wingman, the best supporting actor, the perfect complement.Pau Gasol spent his seven Lakers seasons in the shadow of Kobe Bryant, accepting crude challenges, absorbing trash talk, burying his own ego for the sake of elevating his far more famous colleague in creating two NBA championships.
Jimmy Butler flew across the country between Heat games to attend Pau Gasol's retirement ceremony
It's not entirely uncommon for players to attend NBA games of teams they don't play for.But those instances are usually when a team has an off-day in a city where a game is normally taking place, save for some particularly special occasions.What is uncommon is what Jimmy Butler did on Tuesday.After playing in Miami on Monday against the Hakws and prior to playing at home on Wednesday against the Cavs, Butler flew across the country to watch Pau Gasol's jersey retirement ceremony.
Mars pauses using M&Ms 'spokescandies,' enlists Maya Rudolph
NEW YORK Mars says it's pausing using its trademark M&M's spokescandies and has enlisted actor and comedian Maya Rudolph to star in its marketing efforts, including its Super Bowl ad campaign.The news comes three weeks before M&Ms is set to return to the Super Bowl with an ad after sitting it out last year.
As the N.B.A. Gets Loose,' 50-Point Games Are Surging
We don't know who will do it, and we don't know exactly when it will happen.But we do know that somebody sometime soon will score 50 points in an N.B.A. game.And then it will happen again.And again and again and again.The headlines have started to sound familiar.Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 55 on Jan. 3. Klay Thompson scored 54 and Donovan Mitchell scored 71 on Jan. 2. Luka Doncic scored 50 and 60 and 51.
Alex Ovechkin scores 801st goal, tying Gordie Howe for second all-time
Alex Ovechkin warms up before the Capitals' game against the Winnipeg Jets at Capital One Arena on Friday.(Greg Fiume/Getty Images)Alex Ovechkin took the next step in his pursuit of hockey history Friday night by scoring the 801st goal of his career against the Winnipeg Jets at Capital One Arena.The Washington Capitals' captain is tied with Gordie Howe for second place on the NHL's all-time list.
Alex Ovechkin gave signed sticks to Mark and Marty Howe, had sons meet them after game
Mark and Marty Howe attended Monday's Capitals-Red Wings game at Capital One Arena in support of Alex Ovechkin potentially catching or passing their father, Gordie, on the all-time goals list.The two Howes did not end up witnessing history, but they did have a chance to get further acquainted with Ovechkin and his own family.
Kevin Durant Says He Tries to Emulate 'Everything' Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan Did
Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant says he tries to replicate Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan.Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford compared Durant to Bryant before the Hornets-Nets game Wednesday, saying they both had "passion" and cared about winning, and Durant told reporters after the game: "It's hard to fill them shoes and be a Kobe Bryant.
Before he took the Charlotte Hornets head coaching job this summer, Steve Clifford spent a season as a player development consultant for the Nets.That gave him an up-close and personal look at Kevin Durant, who Clifford said reminds him of one of the best to ever do it."He's a lot like Kobe [Bryant] to me," Clifford said ahead of tip-off against the Nets on Wednesday.
The Boston Celtics reminded the Brooklyn Nets of last season's playoff sweep, and how much further they need to go to be one of the Eastern Conference's elite teams this season."I mean, they're a good team and when you're making costly mistakes, especially down the stretch, it's going to affect you," Nets guard Kyrie Irving said after Brooklyn's streak-ending 103-92 loss to the defending conference champions at Downtown's Barclays Center on Sunday.
Streeterville Italian Favorite Pelago Will Close After 15 Years
After 15 years, Pelago - chef Mauro Mafrici's Streeterville Italian restaurant - will serve its last guests on December 31.Mafrici didn't want to shutter Pelago - his new landlords refused to renew the tenured restaurant's lease."I had a 15-year lease and now it's finished," Mafrici says."I didn't want to end it like this.
Utah Injects Twist Into Playoff Race by Downing U.S.C. for Pac-12 Title
LAS VEGAS As the evening began, Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams danced away from Utah defenders and delivered darts all over the field, threatening to turn next week's Heisman Trophy ceremony into a coronation and the rest of Friday night's Pac-12 Conference championship game into a parade toward the playoff.
Lakers, Pistons reportedly have interest in Miles Bridges if Hornets let him walk
Miles Bridges only pleaded no contest to felony domestic violence charges two weeks ago, and according to a report from Shams Charania of The Athletic, that means enough time has passed that the Lakers feel comfortable showing interest in being his next team if the Charlotte Hornets don't opt to keep him in restricted free agency.
If you're talking greatest Lakers players, No. 1 is pure Magic
(Michael Edwards / Los Angeles Times)
From the moment this smiling young stranger from Michigan jumped into the arms of stunned Kareem Abdul-Jabbar after the kid's first Lakers win, it seemed destined.When this same joyful presence later directed the Showtime era to five championships with his gifted athleticism and endless imagination, it seemed obvious.
Metta World Peace details how he'd handle this Lakers season if he was playing on this team
The Lakers are asking quite a bit of their players this year, as not only do they have to play at a talent disadvantage almost every night, but as they fight from the lower ground, they have to deal with incessant trade rumors.When their focus wanes, I find myself wondering how they ever had it in the first place.