NBA legend dead at 88 as tribute pours in
Lenny Wilkens, a Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame inductee both as a player and a coach, died Sunday at the age of 88. The NBA has confirmed his passing in a statement. Wilkens played 15 ...
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Dwyane Wade reveals the kidney cancer symptoms he ignored
It’s been approximately two years since NBA Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade was diagnosed with kidney cancer. The former point guard was just 41 when he received the news that he had stage one cancer, ...
Jami Gertz left Hollywood and became a billionaire baller
As an actor, Jami Gertz was the all-American girl next door from Square Pegs who could just as easily turn up the heat as the rebellious heartbreaker in ’80s teen classics like The Lost Boys. ...
Joe “Jellybean” Bryant, iconic Kobe’s father, died age 69
Earlier this year the family of late NBA superstar Kobe Bryant were dealt another blow with the passing of Kobe’s father, former NBA player Joe “Jellybean” Bryant. According to reports, Bryant had suffered a stroke ...
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich out ‘indefinitely’ with health issue
Gregg Popovich, head coach of the San Antonio Spurs, will reportedly be sidelined indefinitely after suffering a health issue before the team’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday. Mitch Johnson, the Spurs’ assistant coach, ...
Jack Nicholson makes first public appearance in years at Lakers game — see him today
Jack Nicholson is widely regarded as one of the greatest film actors of his generation, with iconic roles in The Shining, Chinatown and One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. But to LA sports fans, he ...
NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar auctions off four championship rings and other prized memorabilia
It’s no secret that professional athletes are heavily compensated, and while it’s no one’s business what another person does with their money, many of us would like to see athletes donate at least some of ...
Chris “Birdman” Andersen: This is how much the iconic NBA player is worth today
Chris “Birdman” Andersen became an iconic NBA player. Through his 16 years in the league, representing five different teams, he was most recognizable for his nickname, his vast tattoo collection and signature mohawk haircut. Andersen ...
Shaquille O’Neal hands out hundreds of pairs of shoes to local kids in need
Shaquille O’Neal is one of the most famous basketball players of all time, and one of the most recognizable sports figures in the world. In addition to his incredible 19-season career in the NBA, Shaq ...
Shaquille O’Neal pays for stranger’s engagement ring at jewelry store: ‘I’m just trying to make people smile’
There are few athletes more famous than Shaquille O’Neal. Shaq was one of the best NBA players of his generation, and remains one of the most recognizable sports personalities in the world. But recently Shaq ...