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LeBron James teams with 'Black Panther' director Ryan Coogler for 'Space Jam 2'
Two months ago, basketball superstar LeBron James joined the Los Angeles Lakers. Now, he's taking on Hollywood in a big way. The long-awaited sequel to "Space Jam" — the 1996 live action-animated film starring NBA legends Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, Charles Barkley and Patrick Ewing ...
Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green draws crowds in first Japan visit
Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green revealed that he was persuaded by Rakuten chairman Hiroshi Mikitani to come to Japan. "This is like my fourth NBA trip that I've done over the summer," the three-time NBA champion said at a news conference on Saturday at ...
LeBron James praised by Ohio school district after Trump tweet trashing
National Basketball Association star LeBron James won praise on Monday from an Ohio school district for his support of disadvantaged children in his hometown of Akron, after U.S. President Donald Trump attacked him in a weekend tweet questioning his intelligence. The president lashed out at ...
Trump takes aim at LeBron; Michael Jordan, other athletes respond
Ahead of campaigning in Ohio on Saturday, President Donald Trump unleashed a withering attack on the state's favorite son, savaging NBA star LeBron James in a late-night tweet that derided the intelligence of one of the nation's most prominent African-American men. Melania Trump's spokeswoman quickly ...
Kevin Love commits to Cavs by signing four-year, $120 million extension
Kevin Love signed his new contract and proudly put on a hard hat. The Cleveland Cavaliers will rebuild around him. The All-Star forward made a long-term commitment to the franchise on Tuesday by signing a four-year, $120 million extension with the Cavaliers, who believe Love can ...
LeBron James agrees to four-year, $154 million contract with Lakers
LeBron James is leaving home for Hollywood and an iconic team. The Los Angeles Lakers have a new superstar — L.A.-Bron. The four-time NBA MVP announced Sunday night that he has agreed to a four-year, $154 million contract with the Lakers, joining one of the league's ...
LeBron James made the first move. Now what? Cleveland? Los Angeles? Philadelphia? A surprise? Stay tuned. Decision III is this summer's blockbuster, and it's coming soon. James told the Cavaliers that he is not exercising his $35.6 million contract option for next season and will become an ...
Wheelchair star Pat Anderson back for more gold
When he has the ball in his hands, his opponents are extra careful, and fans in the stands hold their breath to see if something spectacular could happen. Pat Anderson is widely considered one of the best players in the world and people often refer ...
Stephen Curry and LeBron James spoke their minds last year. They have not changed their minds this year. No matter whose team wins the NBA championship, neither superstar will be at the White House anytime soon. On the day when the Philadelphia Eagles were supposed to ...
LeBron's postseason run has been incredible, but Jordan still the man
Ready to crown LeBron James GOAT over Michael Jordan after LBJ's phenomenal performance this postseason? To quote the late Keith Jackson: "Whoa, Nellie!" As in, hold your horses there. One fabulous postseason does not a GOAT make. Unless you've been away seeking wisdom from a Himalayan know-it-all, you ...
Stephen Curry backpedaled in pure joy. He skipped, hollered and let the ball fly from everywhere with that feeling he gets when there's no way it will miss — unwavering even with a defender's hand in his face. Curry dazzled in outdueling LeBron James as ...
James Harden, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, named finalists for NBA MVP award
Houston's James Harden, Cleveland's LeBron James and Anthony Davis of New Orleans are the finalists announced Wednesday for NBA Most Valuable Player honors. Harden, the league's leading scorer in the regular season with an average of 30.4 points per game, appears the favorite to succeed ...
