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 »

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis has been named NBA Western Conference Player of the Week for games played October 28 to November 3, it was announced today. ... read more »

On this day June 15, 2006, Michael Jordan bought a minority stake in the Charlotte Bobcats, 2006 ... read more »

James, the leader vs. Jordan, the inspiration ... read more »

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... has released its annual “2018 of America’s Wealthiest Celebrities”, and African Americans make up half of the Top 10. America’s Wealthiest Celebrities 2018 1. George Lucas Net worth: $5.4 billion 2. ... read more »

LUMBERTON, N.C. (AP) — For more than 25 years, the man identified as the triggerman in the death of Michael Jordan’s father has repeatedly declared his innocence in the murder. ... read more »

Lakers’ star LeBron James became the fifth all-time scorer in NBA history with a 44-point performance surpassing Wilt Chamberlain in the team’s second straight victory against the Portland Trail Blazers on Nov. 14. ... read more »

One of the men convicted of killing basketball star Michael Jordan's father 25 years ago has a new attorney to pursue his claims that he didn't shoot James Jordan. ... read more »

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June 12, 1991 - Michael Jordan leads Chicago Bulls to win their first NBA Championship against the Lakers. ... read more / view gallery »

Barack and Michelle Obama recognized and honored athletes throughout the United States. ... read more / view gallery »

In his final Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony, President Barack Obama honored NBA Legends Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Michael Jordan along with iconic Dodgers sportscaster Vin Scully. ... read more »

Sponsorships and donations have been pouring into the new Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC), which is set to open on Sept. ... read more »

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