Lisa Leslie

Candace Parker Named AP WNBA Defensive Player of the Year

September 24, 2020

Los Angeles Sparks guard Candace Parker earned one more accolade in her prestigious career when the Associated Press named her WNBA Defensive Player of the Year. ... read more »

Parker Records Third Double-Double, Leads Sparks to 86-75 Victory Over Fever

August 7, 2020

The Los Angeles Sparks used balanced scoring to beat the Indiana Fever 86-75, improving to 3-2 on the season on Wednesday night Bradenton, Fl. ... read more »

When Kobe Died, A Piece of All of Us Died: Los Angeles Remembers Kobe and Gianna Bryant with a Public Celebration of Life Service

February 27, 2020

A crowd of 20,000 people rose to their feet and cheered as Vanessa Bryant and the Bryant family emerged out of the Staples Center tunnel towards the rose-adorned stage positioned near center court for Kobe and Gianna Bryant’s public memorial service on Monday morning. ... read more »

Female Tennis and Basketball Players Through History

February 23, 2020

Great athletes through history ... read more »

Snoop Dogg V. Gayle King and Ambassador Susan Rice

February 21, 2020

Last week, just days after the tragic death of basketball superstar and entrepreneur Kobe Bryant, CBS This Morning co-host, and Friend of Oprah Winfrey, Gayle King sparked a controversy following her interview with former WNBA star and longtime friend of Bryant, Lisa Leslie. ... read more »

Quotes on the Passing of Kobe and Gianna Bryant

January 30, 2020

“God please be with the families involved. Heal every broken heart and be there in their time of need! Still can’t believe this" -Paul George ... read more »

Triplets are 2019 BIG3 Champs!

September 5, 2019

A high-screen is set at the top of the key; Joe Johnson edges past the screener, catches the quick inbound pass, and fires a 3-pointer to win the game! The BIG3 season is officially over, and the Triplets are 2019 BIG3 champs! ... read more »

Sparks Make History on Lisa Leslie’s Birthday

July 11, 2019

The Sparks’ Sunday game against the Washington Mystics was historic in several ways. Their 98-81 win over the Mystics made them the first WNBA franchise to have 450 regular season wins. Sparks head coach Derek Fisher wished WNBA legend Lisa Leslie a happy birthday and attributed the franchise’s success to her efforts. ... read more »

Kyrie Irving Shoots and Scores in Comedy Film Debut ‘Uncle Drew’

June 28, 2018

“Uncle Drew” is a comedic adventure that follows the journey of Irving as he reunites with his former senior teammates ... read more »

This Week In Black History (July 27th – August 2nd)

August 3, 2017

Baldwin was groundbreaking, exploring race and social issues in many of his works. ... read more / view gallery »

This Week in Black History (July 2)

July 2, 2015

(July 2) 2001- Robert Tools became the first recipient in the world to receive an AbioCor, a self contained artificial heart, at Saint Thomas hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. ... read more »