Chadwick Boseman, who died Friday at 43, portrayed Jackie Robinson in “42” and starred in a number of other sports movies in his brilliant career.
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Pelicans’ Zion Williamson latest NBA star to donate to support arena employees
The New Orleans rookie pledged to cover the salaries of Smoothie King Center workers for the next 30 days, the initial length of the NBA shutdown.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver thanks ‘best fans in sports’ in letter following season suspension
Adam Silver reiterated remarks from his first public comments since the league shut down and encouraged fans to follow coronavirus health protocols.
Kobe Bryant memorial: Who may attend, what to expect
A memorial for NBA icon Kobe Bryant, daughter Gianna, and the seven other victims of the Jan. 26 helicopter crash is Monday at Staples Center.
2020 NBA All-Star Game: How to watch, Kobe Bryant tributes, format changes
A guide to what you need to know for the 69th NBA All-Star Game, which features Team LeBron vs. Team Giannis at Chicago’s United Center on Sunday.
How to watch the Lakers’ first game since Kobe Bryant’s death
Five days after the tragic death of Kobe Bryant, the LA Lakers will play their first game, hosting the Trail Blazers at Staples Center.
LeBron James posts tribute to Kobe Bryant on Instagram: ‘I’m heartbroken and devastated’
LeBron James spoke with Kobe Bryant on Saturday night after James passed Bryant on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. Hours later, Bryant was dead.
US Open: Serena Williams destroys Wang Qiang in 44 minutes, 6-1, 6-0
Serena Williams’ game was untouchable as she advanced to the US Open semifinals by obliterating Wang Qiang in straight sets.
No. 1 Naomi Osaka upset by Belinda Bencic in US Open round of 16
Just hours after No. 1 Novak Djokovic lost on Arthur Ashe Stadium, Swiss player Belinda Bencic surprised defending US Open champion Naomi Osaka.
Tim Hardaway says he’s not in Hall ‘because of what I said in 2007 about gay people’
Former NBA star Tim Hardaway, a finalist, says he realizes it was ‘really bad of me to say that’ and he has worked to turn ‘a wrong into a right.’