In a startling but not completely unexpected move, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver banned LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling from participating in any NBA related…
With the success of basketball players like Magic Johnson, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Shaquille O’Neill and Michael Jordan, its really no surprise that basketball...
Earvin “Magic” Johnson (pictured) stands as one of the greatest basketball players of all time, but beyond his NBA contributions are his achievements in...
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NBA legend Michael Jordan believes he could beat LeBron James in a one-on-one basketball game when he was in his prime. He's not sure about Kobe Bryant. In a video promoting the NBA 2K14 video game that is being released today, Jordan said there's a long list of players he would've liked to have played one-on-one — Jerry West, ...
Former NBA player Gilbert Arenas (pictured) was arrested Thursday morning for transporting a “truckload” of illegal fireworks. The former Washington Wizards guard and current Chinese Basketball Association Shanghai Sharks player was charged with possession of illegal fireworks and speeding, according to TMZ[1]. Arenas was reportedly speeding in a Ford pickup truck when he was stopped by the California Highway Patrol at around 2:30 a.m. When the 31-year-old baller was flagged by police and approached his vehicle, the fireworks were in clear view, TMZ states. There were boxes of fireworks allegedly located in the bed and cab of the pickup. The celebrity news site claims that the LAPD bomb squad was summoned because of the delicate nature of the pickup’s cargo. Each year, more than 10,000 injuries are caused by the use of fireworks in the United States. Illegal fireworks are very unstable and can explode prematurely–especially if they are not handled properly. The explosive filler can be set ...
Jay-Z (pictured) has added yet another notch to his ever-expanding belt; he is now an NBA/MLB licensed player agent. The hip-hop star can now negotiate basketball and baseball contracts, ESPN[1]reports. SEE ALSO: Jay-Z-Samsung Deal Shows New Ways To Promote Music[2] The hip-hop mogul’s interest in becoming a sports agent was revealed when his entertainment company, Roc Nation Sports, dabbled in sports representation last April. New York Yankee second baseman Robinson Cano is one of Jay-Z’s most notable clients. It was quite a coup, particularly since he was reportedly Roc Nation’s first sports client. SEE ALSO: Jay-Z On Beyonce Pregnancy Rumors: ‘It’s Not True’[3] Jay-Z, whose money-making wheeling and dealing talents have now spilled over into the sports arena, owned a small fraction of the Brooklyn Nets basketball franchise. In April, he fully divested himself from the NBA team that he helped move from New Jersey in order to properly run Roc Nation Sports. Although Jay-Z is still ...
Coodie Simmons was a 13-year-old seventh-grader living in Beverly in November 1984 when he learned about the shooting of Simeon basketball star Ben Wilson....
