Los Angeles Lakers superstar Dwight Howard is excited to take time away from what was undoubtedly a rigorous NBA campaign in 2012-13 in order to give back to his most important fans. Howard will be one of four celebrities involved in the ACUVUE® 1-DAY Contest. Demi Lovato, Joe Jonas, and Shay Mitchell round up the rest of the group. Winners ... Read More »
The Kobe Bryant injury that sidelined the Los Angeles Lakers’ superstar for the entire 2013 NBA Playoffs has been a hot topic in Southern California and around the NBA, but on Tuesday, he took things to a new level when he shared a graphic photo via Instagram (warning: the hashtag is not a joke — it is graphic): One month ago yesterday ... Read More »
Golden State Warriors guard Jarrett Jack has spent his entire eight-year career making adjustments — he’s been with five teams in that time period. But in the Bay Area, he’s found a career resurgence and has emerged as more than a veteran leader. He’s the de facto elder statesman of the best backcourt in the playoffs at just 29 years ... Read More »
Former Los Angeles Lakers player and Stanford star Mark Madsen has agreed to become the next head coach of the Los Angeles D-Fenders of the NBA Development League, according to the Associated Press via ESPN.com. As a player, Madsen was a two-time champion with the Lakers, who drafted him with the 29th pick in the first round of the 2000 NBA ... Read More »
The Seattle Seahawks held a tryout with the intent of finding a potential diamond in the rough; as it turns out, they found two from the Pacific Northwest — tight end Victor Marshall and defensive end Benson Mayowa. Marshall, a tight end who last played collegiately at the University of British Columbia and prepped at Juanita High School in Kirkland, ... Read More »
Normally minicamp practices have little value, but with Matt Flynn’s luck, that doesn’t appear to be the case. According to NFL.com, Tyler Wilson looked great in practice and may be in line to fight for the starting job. For Flynn, this has to feel like this is déjà vu. Last season the former LSU star was signed by the Seattle ... Read More »
As the Los Angeles Lakers continue to separate themselves from the Mike Brown era, current assistant coach Steve Clifford will interview for the Milwaukee Bucks’ head coaching vacancy on Monday, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports. Clifford, like Brown, is a defensive-minded coach that brings toughness and a physical approach to teaching the game. He previously worked under both ... Read More »
Tiger Woods is officially back after overcoming a major hurdle that has disrupted his glorious career for so long. With the win at THE PLAYERS Championship on Sunday, he got the better of a tournament that has been a significant test for him. Aside from his only other win there 2001, he has not fared well. It marked just second ... Read More »
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