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Call Kobe Bryant the voice of the people and a defender of the weak. After the Lakers beat the Trail Blazers Monday, Bryant explained to TNT’s Cheryl Miller why he defended Pau Gasol after the Lakers’ loss Sunday. “I just basically …
ESPN hasn’t explained why they removed Ron Jaworski from the Monday Night Football booth. The New York Daily News speculated that they may be trying to make room for Peyton Manning, who is rehabbing a neck injury and trying to continue his …
Gilbert Arenas’ rise and fall is one of the saddest stories we’ve covered at LBS. Back when the site began in 2007, Gil was around the peak of his popularity and one of the personalities that drove the site. He was the first professional …
Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak heard Kobe Bryant loud and clear and has a message in response: Sorry, but Pau Gasol is still on the trading block. “As a former player, I understand how the days leading up to the trade deadline can be nerve-wracking for an …
Pitt has had a disappointing season, but one of their bright spots early in the season was Tray Woodall. Woodall is a senior guard from Brooklyn who has averaged 12 points and six assists per game. He played extremely well in the non-conference, but …
In case you didn’t already know, LeBron James is pretty conscious about his image, legacy, and accomplishments. Naturally, he cares about his statistics and notices when they’re dropping. He mentioned that to the media on Monday. …
Bears quarterback Jay Cutler was a good sport and called into a Chicago radio show Monday to wish one of the hosts happy birthday. He also talked about his former Broncos teammate Brandon Marshall, and said he’d love to have another receiving …
The fired ESPN editor who wrote an offensive headline about Jeremy Lin that appeared on the company’s mobile website late Friday/early Saturday has apologized and claims there was no racial intent. “This had nothing to do with me being …
Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. each have fights scheduled in the upcoming months, but they won’t be facing each other. Floyd aggressively pursued a fight with Pac Man for May 5th but the Filipino wouldn’t agree to one. Mayweather …
Rajon Rondo was suspended two games by the NBA for throwing a ball at a referee after not getting a foul call in the third quarter of the Celtics-Pistons game Sunday. Rondo definitely was fouled by Greg Monroe so it’s easy to see why he was …
Kobe Bryant has asked Lakers management to make a decision on Pau Gasol’s future. If they decide to trade him, Derrick Rose reportedly would welcome him on the Bulls. Spanish news outlet Marca first reported that Rose would want Gasol in …
Wondering how Tom Brady and Wes Welker would get along after Gisele ripped the Patriots’ receivers for dropping passes in the Super Bowl? Apparently they’re doing just fine. X17 Online published several photos of Tom and wife Gisele on …
Mets pitcher Jon Niese reported to spring training with a new look this week. Yup, Niese got a nose job and says he’s lost 10 pounds since getting it done because his breathing is now improved. But the reason he got it done is the best part. …
Many people were wondering about Jeremy Lin’s reaction to the offensive ESPN mobile headline that appeared after the Knicks’ loss Friday night. Lin, who heard similar racial taunts in college, is forgiving. “I don’t think it …
ESPN announced Sunday that they fired the employee responsible for the offensive Jeremy Lin headline that appeared on their mobile website after Friday’s game. They also announced that TV anchor Max Bretos was suspended 30 days for using the …
What’s more surprising than Steve Novak scoring 14 points on 4-5 shooting from three-point range is that “Discount Double Check” has become the way people refer to a title belt celebration. That is some impressive branding work by …
