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*Former NBA star Mookie Blaylock was charged with driving on a suspended license and failing to stay in his lane in a head-on crash that killed a woman outside Atlanta, police said Sunday. Jonesboro Police Chief Franklin Allen said authorities wanted to talk to Blaylock, 46, before deciding whether he should face more serious charges. [...]
*Don’t worry, you’re not alone in thinking the San Antonio Spurs were too old to compete in the NBA. Well, you and a lot of other folks including at least 27 other teams thought the same thing. Now, after learning the hard way, everyone knows better. The Spurs, led by the flashy, but deadly Frenchman, [...]
*NBA superstar veteran Tim Duncan has requested that his divorce be put on hold for the remainder of the season, sources say. His team, The San Antonio Spurs, is only two wins away from clinching the western conference title which would send them to the NBA finals, in which Duncan could potentially earn his fifth [...]
*This is how Dennis Rodman showed up to last night’s live season finale of “All-Star Celebrity Apprentice.” The former NBA player, 52, was only a spectator at the event, after exiting the contest in April. In true drag queen fashion, boyfriend made sure he grabbed the attention last night, sporting full make-up, massive eyelash extensions, [...]
*Phil Jackson always has been hesitant to compare Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. Until now, reports ESPN.com. In his new book, co-written with Hugh Delehanty and entitled “Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success,” Jackson breaks down what separated Jordan from Bryant, the biggest stars and personalities that he coached during his Hall of Fame career. [...]
*Oh dang! Trouble in paradise for Kobe Bryant … again. The Lakers superstar guard is having some family drama. And that’s an understatement. His parents are calling him a liar and have totally disowned him after he accused his mom of stealing millions of dollars of his basketball memorabilia and later putting it up for [...]
*Another athlete is getting caught up with the law. Phoenix Suns forward Michael Beasley is under investigation by Scottsdale police for charges related to sexual assault, says Sporting News NBA. The alleged attack took place on Jan. 13 and police have released a statement: “At this point we can only say the investigation is ongoing, [...]
*Get over it, Jason Collins is gay, but he’s not going to release a book about it anytime soon. Rumors have it that the out with it athlete is looking for a book deal. Officials at three publishing houses told The Associated Press on Monday that they had been contacted about a planned memoir by Collins. The [...]
*Newly out NBA center Jason Collins and his twin brother Jarron will be guests on ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on May 15. Collins became the first openly gay NBA player when he came out in a Sports Illustrated article last week – and ABC has been on him ever since, with “Good Morning America” scoring [...]
*Monday, April 29, 2013 – Professional basketball player Jason Collins comes out as a gay man. That night the NBA playoffs continued with three teams avoiding the end of their seasons. Tuesday, April 30, 2013 – An American Airlines flight from Portugal crashed into the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Georgia. The last words [...]
*According to reports, Miami Heat forward LeBron James will be named NBA MVP for the fourth time in five seasons. The announcement is scheduled for Sunday, with the presentation likely before the Heat’s second-round playoff opener Monday. James is the fifth player in NBA history to win four MVPs, joining Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (six), Michael Jordan [...]
*Jason Collins has caused such a stir in the American society its kind of unbelievable. But the buzz has definitely gotten it’s share of negativity, along with some love. Former Green Bay Packer, LeRoy Butler, sent out a tweet earlier this week to give the homie big ups. All he wrote was: “Congrats to Jason [...]
*As previously reported, Oprah Winfrey will speak with NBA player Jason Collins, his twin brother Jarron and family for their first interview together after Collins’ public announcement as the first openly gay active pro athlete in a major American sport. [Scroll down to watch the promo.] The interview, to air on “Oprah’s Next Chapter” this [...]
*Oprah Winfrey will speak with NBA player Jason Collins, his twin brother and family for their first interview together on the heels of Collins’ public announcement as the first openly gay active pro athlete in a major American sport. The special episode of “Oprah’s Next Chapter” will air this Sunday, May 5 from 8-9 p.m. [...]
*Rush Limbaugh whined Tuesday about what he calls the lack of “tolerance” for anti-gay reactions to Jason Collins’ coming out. NBA center Jason Collins revealed his sexuality in a Sports Illustrated piece published Monday – becoming the first openly gay male U.S. athlete in a major professional sport. The NBA, the White House and Bill [...]
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