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NBA Fines Kobe Bryant $100K for Gay Slur

NBA star has apologized after slamming referee

(Newser) - Kobe Bryant not only unleashed a gay slur against an NBA ref last night, he did so in view of TNT's cameras. After outrage mounted today, the league fined him $100,000 and called his actions "offensive and inexcusable." Bryant got ticked off at referee Bennie Adams when...

Bristol-Myers Allegations: Push Our Drugs, Meet the Lakers!

Authorities say company bribed doctors with team 'happy hours'

(Newser) - It's a good day for bribery allegations:
  • In California, Bristol-Meyers Squibb is accused of bribing doctors to push its drugs in exchange for swanky gifts and "happy hours" with Los Angeles Lakers players. Players also participated in "dream camps" for doctors and their families. Ex-player Lucius Allen, who
...

Tot's Parents Distracted by Photos During Deadly Fall

'Somehow child went over the edge,' says official

(Newser) - The parents of a toddler who fell to his death from a luxury suite at a Los Angeles Lakers game were taking or looking at digital photos when "somehow the child went over the edge of the section," said a police spokesman . Lucas Anthony Tang, 2, plunged some...

Boy Falls to His Death at Lakers Game
Boy Falls to His Death at Lakers Game
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Nov 22, 2010 10:19 AM CST

Boy Falls to His Death at Lakers Game

LAPD's abused-child unit investigating

(Newser) - A toddler who fell from a luxury suite at the Staples Center last night has died, and the LAPD’s abused-child unit has stepped in to investigate the crime. A 2-year-old who has not been identified by name plunged from the box right after the end of the LA Lakers...

Cops Seek Foiled Robber in Lakers Uniform

LA man tries to rob security guard wearing team's uniform

(Newser) - A would-be mugger who attempted to rob a security guard shouldn't be that hard to find, police tell the LA Times : He was wearing a Lakers uniform. The man asked for directions, then pulled an assault pistol and ordered the guard to the ground. He demanded and got the guard's...

Lakers Win NBA Finals
 Lakers Win NBA Finals 
Jun 18, 2010 6:40 AM CDT

Lakers Win NBA Finals

Celtics beaten 83-79 as Lakers claim 16th title

(Newser) - The Los Angeles Lakers have won their 16th NBA championship, dramatically rallying from a fourth-quarter deficit to beat the Boston Celtics 83-79 in Game 7 of the NBA finals. Kobe Bryant scored 23 points despite 6-of-24 shooting while winning his fifth title with the Lakers, who repeated as NBA champions...

How Kobe Killed Hightops
 How Kobe Killed Hightops 
May 19, 2010 10:19 AM CDT

How Kobe Killed Hightops

Once-dominant fashion has gone by the wayside

(Newser) - In case you hadn't noticed, hightop sneakers are on death's door. You can thank big stars like Steve Nash, who's worn low-tops all his life, and Kobe Bryant, whose switch to low-tops last year prompted four of his Lakers teammates to follow suit. Of course, they're not alone. Eighty percent...

Lakers Sign Kobe to 3-Year, $90M Extension

Star says he 'knew I was going to be here'

(Newser) - Kobe Bryant signed a three-year contract extension yesterday worth nearly $90 million that will keep him with the Los Angeles Lakers through the 2013-14 season. The deal will begin after next season. Bryant is making $23 million this season and is due to earn $24.8 million next season. "...

Khloe Kardashian Meets Obama
 Khloe Kardashian Meets Obama 
congratulations, Lakers
Jan 25, 2010 4:49 PM CST

Khloe Kardashian Meets Obama

White House ceremony honors NBA champion Lakers

(Newser) - You work hard your whole life, you become a professional basketball player, you win the NBA championship, you attend a White House ceremony honoring that feat—and the headlines say, "Khloe Kardashian meets President Obama." That's the fate of Kardashian's husband, Lamar Odom, and his Los Angeles Lakers...

Lakers' Artest: 'I Used to Drink at Halftime'
 Lakers' Artest: 
 'I Used to Drink at Halftime' 
THAT EXPLAINS SOME OF IT
Dec 2, 2009 6:36 PM CST

Lakers' Artest: 'I Used to Drink at Halftime'

Volatile star says he kept Hennessy in locker while with Bulls

(Newser) - Ron Artest drank cognac during games in his first few NBA seasons with the Chicago Bulls, the volatile forward tells the Sporting News . “I used to drink Hennessy … at halftime,” Artest, now 30 and with the Los Angeles Lakers, says. “I (kept it) in my...

Abdul-Jabbar Has Cancer
 Abdul-Jabbar Has Cancer 
Nov 10, 2009 5:37 AM CST

Abdul-Jabbar Has Cancer

NBA legend goes public with leukemia diagnosis

(Newser) - Los Angeles Lakers great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is being treated for a rare form of leukemia, he announced today. The 62-year-old was diagnosed a year ago and doctors hope he will be able to live a full and active life with the proper treatment. Abdul-Jabbar said he decided to go public...

Khloe, Lamar Finalize Prenup
 Khloe, Lamar Finalize Prenup 
CAN BUY ME LOVE
Oct 19, 2009 6:30 AM CDT

Khloe, Lamar Finalize Prenup

Kardashian, Odom can finally make their union legal—thank heavens!

(Newser) - True love has prevailed in the fairytale romance of Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom, who have finalized—though not yet signed—their long-awaited pre-nup and can now finally tie the knot legally, TMZ reports. Though Lamar will keep the money he makes from his Lakers contract—up to $33 million—...

Pals Not Taking Khloe-Lamar Seriously
 Pals Not Taking 
 Khloe-Lamar Seriously 
NEITHER IS ANYONE ELSE
Oct 14, 2009 10:10 AM CDT

Pals Not Taking Khloe-Lamar Seriously

As pre-nup battle between Odom, Kardashian drags on, pals speak out

(Newser) - In today’s “ridiculous quote of the day” corner: Lamar Odom and Khloe Kardashian, who still can’t agree on a pre-nup arrangement. Friends are getting frustrated with Odom for listening to “hanger-on friends” who—shockingly!—don’t seem to “have the best interests of Lamar...

Top US Sports City: Pittsburgh
 Top US Sports City: Pittsburgh 
OPINION
Oct 7, 2009 11:31 PM CDT

Top US Sports City: Pittsburgh

Having NFL, NHL champions gives it a leg up on Penn. rival Philadelphia

(Newser) - With championship NFL and NHL teams and solid college squads, Pittsburgh is America’s top sports city, the Sporting News rules. “Sports fans in Western Pennsylvania have had a lot to be proud of these last 12 months. Pittsburgh truly is the City of Champions,” says Mayor Luke...

Lamar Odom: Stunt? What Stunt?

Lakers star insists marriage to Khloé Kardashian is 'real'

(Newser) - Blushing groom Lamar Odom turned up at Lakers media day today and revealed his unfamiliarity with the customs of reality TV. "Anybody that was there will tell you that it was a beautiful event and it was real," the hoop star said of his wedding to Khloé Kardashian,...

Details From Khloé, Lamar's Blessed Union

Kardashian, Odom take month-long relationship to the next level; gossip sites rejoice

(Newser) - In case you somehow missed yesterday's Khloé Kardashian-Lamar Odom wedding, the gossip sites are here to bring you up to speed. TMZ, in particular, has more information than you ever needed to know:
  • Guests ranged from the expected (Odom’s Los Angeles Lakers teammates, Kardashian’s reality show cohorts) to
...

Khloé Kardashian Weds Lamar Odom

(Newser) - In a rousing triumph for opposite marriage, reality-TV personality Khloé Kardashian and Los Angeles Lakers star Lamar Odom tied the knot today, about a month after they first met. Sisters/co-stars Kim and Kourtney were the maids of honor, and the guests included Lakers coach Phil Jackson. The bride wore Vera...

Kardashian-Odom Wedding 'News' Rules Tabloids

Khloé and Lamar take over the gossip websites, too

(Newser) - The fairytale romance of Khloé Kardashian and Lamar Odom, who met over a $3,000 bar tab a mere 4 weeks ago and plan to marry Sunday, continues—and the tabloids and gossip sites are eating it up. Some recent tidbits:
  • Guests are shelling out for some very fitting wedding
...

Khloe Kardashian Will Wed NBA Star

Lakers' Lamar Odom, reality-TV star wrap up whirlwind courtship

(Newser) - Famous-for-being-famous reality-TV star Khloe Kardashian and Lakers star Lamar Odom are planning their wedding after dating for just a month. "They are hoping to pull together a wedding within the next two weeks so they can get married and have time for a honeymoon," a source tells US ...

In Obama's Eyes, Jordan Tops Kobe

Prez: 'I haven't seen anybody match up with Michael'

(Newser) - President and Basketballer-in-Chief Obama wasn’t coy when asked whether he preferred Kobe Bryant or Michael Jordan: “Oh, Michael,” he told the AP. “I mean, Kobe’s terrific. Don’t get me wrong,” he said. “But I haven’t seen anybody match up with Michael....

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