The first in a series of essays examining the past, present and future of a basketball superstar and cultural force.

Two major pro sports MVPs, a Heisman winner, one of the best high school volleyball players in the country, a world champion ...

Kenesaw Mountain Landis takes office as baseball’s commissioner. 1947 — Carl Hubbell, Frank Frisch, Mickey Cochrane, and Lefty Grove are elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Today in Sports, January 18 - Pittsburgh Steelers win the Super Bowl for second straight year, Lynn Swann is MVP ...

Here is a look at the life of Hall of Fame hockey player Wayne Gretzky, who is the all-time leading scorer in National Hockey League (NHL) history, with 2,857 career points (894 career goals and 1,963 ...

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The Los Angeles Lakers are members of the Western Conference in the NBA. The franchise was founded in 1946 as one of the original eight teams. The team has won 18 championships, 19 conference ...

Quincy Olivari is in the middle of his rookie season in the NBA. He had been on a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. Over two games, Olivari is averaging 1.5 points per contest.

Official release LOS ANGELES – The Jan. 13 Lakers matchup versus the San Antonio Spurs at Crypto.com Arena is dedicated to the Los Angeles community and Southern California’s first responders.

Then it’s our job to go give strength, and give hope and give joy,” Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick said ahead of Monday’s 126-102 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. “Sports are a lot of ...

NBA basketball will return to Los Angeles after games were postponed due to raging wildfires in the area. The Lakers and the Clippers will host games at their respective venues just days removed ...

The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the big teams to watch at the trade deadline. They want to make at least one more move to help them contend for a title. This trade proposal would see them add a ...