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Kobe Bryant Says He Would Have "Smacked The Hell" Out Of Mike Rice – VIDEO

Steve Peloquin — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 02:05:01 +0000

Los Angeles Lakers' star Kobe Bryant says he would have "smacked the hell" out of former Rutgers head basketball coach Mike Rice, had Rice abused him.

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Davis Shines But Hornets Lose To Lakers

Scott Prather — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 05:49:33 +0000

The New Orleans Hornets competed Tuesday night, but were ultimately out dueled by the Los Angeles Lakers 104-96. Rookie Anthony Davis balled, finished with...

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Hornets Completely Collapse, Lose To Lakers

Scott Prather — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 06:00:08 +0000

The New Orleans Hornets were playing in front of a full house Wednesday night at the Hive. For three quarters, they gave their fans plenty of reasons to smile. In the fourth quarter, they gave their fans plenty of reasons to puke. In the most embarrassing, disappointing collapse of the season, the Hornets blew a 25 point lead, losing to the Los Angeles Lakers 108-102.

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Hornets Late Rally Falls Short In Loss To Lakers

Scott Prather — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 06:30:02 +0000

The New Orleans Hornets began a stretch of 4 road games in 5 days on Tuesday night in Los Angeles. Things looked bleak with 5:30 minutes to go in the fourth quarter versus the Lakers, but New Orleans put together a 21-4 run in a remarkable 3 minute stretch, cutting the deficit to 1 with...

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NBA All-Star Starters Revealed

Scott Prather — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 01:13:57 +0000

Kobe Bryant will be making NBA-record 15th consecutive All-Star start. Who will be joining him in the starting lineup on Feb. 17 in Houston? For starters (pun intended), Kobe will be joined by...

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Dwyane Wade Kicks Ramon Sessions In Groin, Acts Like It Wasn't Dirty [Video]

Scott Prather — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 01:52:49 +0000

Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade has been accused of being a dirty player more than once in his career. As one of the NBA "pretty boys," Wade has gotten the benefit of the doubt from many when it comes to the topic of his so-called dirty play. Whether it was breaking Kobe Bryant's nose in the All-Star game, or the hellish hip check on Darren Collison in the playoffs, Wade's fans always defend him as a "clean player." How clean is kicking a player in the groin?

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Dizzy Grant Impersonates Kobe Bryant & Michael Jordan – VIDEO

Steve Peloquin — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 21:32:05 +0000

Everybody loves the world famous Harlem Globetrotters, who have been great basketball ambassadors, and entertainers, for over 85 years.

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Kobe Bryant Reaches 30,000 Points – VIDEO

Steve Peloquin — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 16:31:48 +0000

On Wednesday night, Los Angeles Lakers' guard Kobe Bryant became only the fifth player in NBA history, and the youngest ever, to reach 30,000 career points.

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Hornets Crushed By Lakers, Kobe Surpasses 30,000

Scott Prather — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 12:04:24 +0000

In front of a sold out New Orleans crowd, Los Angeles Laker superstar Kobe Bryant became the 5th player in NBA history to score 30,000 career points. Unfortunately for the home fans, the Hornets struggled mightily in the second half, falling to L.A. 103-87. Ryan Anderson was...

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Houston Rockets Broadcaster Gives Classics Call – VIDEO

Steve Peloquin — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 16:59:40 +0000

Just a few days ago, Los Angles Lakers star Kobe Bryant told teammate Pau Gasol to "put your big-boy pants on", when he obviously became annoyed with Gasol's whining.

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Team USA Defeats Spain To Claim Gold Medal

Scott Prather — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 20:15:41 +0000

Team USA defeated Spain 107-100 on Sunday in London, claiming the Olympic Gold medal. It wasn't easy. Pau Gasol and Spain gave the United States all they could handle. However, Kevin Durant...

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USA Handles Argentina, To Play Spain For Gold Medal

Scott Prather — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 23:24:38 +0000

Team USA pulled away in the second half, dismantling Argentina 109-83. The win sets up an anticipated Gold medal rematch this Sunday against Spain. Kevin Durant was electric for the United States, going...

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Team USA Drops Australia, Advances To Semis

Scott Prather — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 23:39:05 +0000

LeBron James dropped a triple-double for Team USA helping the United States drop Australia out of the 2012 London Olympic Games with a dominating 119-86 victory. New Orleans Hornets rookie Anthony Davis saw...

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50 Highest Earning American Athletes

Scott Prather — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 22:04:15 +0000

Drew Brees will earn $40 million between now and the end of next year's Super Bowl. Even that would be topped by last year's highest-earning American athlete. Let's look at the top 50.

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Kyrie Irving Challenges Kobe Bryant To A Game Of 1-On-1 – VIDEO

Steve Peloquin — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 06:15:07 +0000

This is video of Cleveland Cavaliers' point guard Kyrie Irving challenging Los Angeles Lakers' guard Kobe Bryant to a game of 1-on1 after a Team USA basketball training session.

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Are The Lakers The Favorites To Win The Western Conference Next Year?

Steve Peloquin — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 05:30:11 +0000

Steve Nash

The Los Angeles Lakers recently acquired two-time MVP point guard Steve Nash, via trade, addind him to a roster that already includes Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum, and Metta Wolrd Peace

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Steve Nash To Lakers, Is LA A Contender Again?

Scott Prather — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 05:03:52 +0000

When the Los Angeles Lakers season ended after getting pummeled by the Thunder in the playoffs, many NBA pundits thought the Lakers title window had slammed shut. Reports of either Pau Gasol or Andrew Bynum being traded have littered the headlines. Then the Lakers landed Steve Nash, and suddenly...

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Thunder Roll Over Lakers, Advance To Conference Finals

Scott Prather — Tue, 22 May 2012 05:57:19 +0000

Despite 42 points from Kobe Bryant, the Los Angeles Lakers' season ended Monday night in Oklahoma City. The hometeam Thunder got 70 points from their big three of Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, and James Harden, garnering a raucous ovation from the OKC fans after their 106-90 series sealing victory. Durant finished...

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Thunderous Comeback Propels OKC Over Lakers

Scott Prather — Thu, 17 May 2012 05:04:10 +0000

The Oklahoma City Thunder seemed "dead in the water" in Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals versus the Los Angeles Lakers. Facing a 7 point deficit with less than 2:00 in regulation, the Lakers turned the ball over and the Thunder ended the game with a 9-0 run to steal the win from L.A. 77-75. Thunder forward Kevin Durant said...

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Someone Actually Bought Kobe Bryant's Sweaty Facial Mask For $67,000

Jeremy Taylor — Sat, 12 May 2012 06:05:57 +0000

During the NBA All Star game in February, Dwyane Wade of the Miami Heat shattered Kobe Bryant’s nose with a hard foul. As a result, the Los Angeles Lakers’ star was forced to wear a clear plastic protective mask over his face for the next 11 games.

Thankfully done with the protective device, Bryant decided to auction it off to raise money for Los Angeles area homeless charities. But “Black Mamba” did a curious thing before the auction began– he undercut the item’s value by joking that we were going to “see if anybody’s dumb enough to buy that sweaty mask.”

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