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Dave Hyde: A campus walk with Jim Larrañaga is evidence of Miami Hurricanes’ Sweet 16 success

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — It’s just after noon and a soft sunshine plays across the University of Miami campus as Jim Larrañaga leaves his basketball office for his daily walk.

Tribune News Service · Mar 21, 2023

Mahomes and Kelce, Summer-School Teachers

Patrick Mahomes really can do everything. That includes teaching, according to his private quarterbacks coach. Jeff Christensen saw this last summer, when Mahomes invited all his targets—several of whom were new to the Chiefs’ roster—to Fort Worth, Texas, where they’d train together to erase any ...

Sports Illustrated · Feb 10, 2023

Helene Elliott: Fit for a King: Dustin Brown is more than worthy of a statue

LOS ANGELES — Dustin Brown entered Staples Center/Crypto.com Arena hundreds of times during his 18-year career, but his path didn't take him through Star Plaza and the forest of outsized statues that immortalize some of Los Angeles' greatest athletes.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 9, 2023

How these producers are building a 'Legacy' with Lakers documentary and indie films

LOS ANGELES — Lacing together an in-depth look at the Los Angeles Lakers' history took seven years, team owners' participation, thousands of hours of video, NBA approvals — and producers willing to bankroll such an ambitious effort.

Los Angeles Times · Sep 26, 2022

Lakers to retire George Mikan’s jersey this season

In late October, the Lakers will honor the memory of legendary center George Mikan by retiring his jersey.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 22, 2022

2022 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame induction kicked off with a tribute to Celtics’ Bill Russell

Fellow Hall of Famers Jerry West and Alonzo Mourning led the tribute to Boston's iconic big man.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 11, 2022

Shaquille O'Neal shares his biggest regret over LA Lakers teammate Kobe Bryant's death

Shaquille O'Neal has opened up on the biggest regret he harbours over the death of his old team-mate and friend Kobe Bryant, who died in a helicopter crash in 2020

Daily Mirror · Aug 26, 2022

Kareem will start podcast where he will interview former teammates

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the centerpiece of the Showtime Lakers, will launch a podcast full of informative interviews with his former teammates.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 20, 2022

On this date: Jerry West retires from the Lakers

On Aug. 7, 2000, perhaps the most important Laker of all - Jerry West - left the franchise he built into the gold standard of basketball.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 8, 2022

How the NBA Should Honor Bill Russell's Iconic Legacy

The Celtics enshrined Russell’s No. 6 among those that will never be worn again. The NBA should do the same

Sports Illustrated · Aug 1, 2022