LeBron James

2020 Campaign 10/14/20, 01:45

A former first lady of the White House thinks bankrolling a party will encourage more Americans to vote at the upcoming election. Michelle Obama is prepared to offer discounted food, rides to go vote, celebrity appearances, and even disc jockey entertainment for anyone who votes before the general election on Nov. ...

2020 Campaign 10/13/20, 04:06

A pro-law enforcement movement attracted crowds of supporters in the nation's capitol who applauded first responders. The BLEXIT Foundation organized a peaceful protest to support the tireless efforts of police officers to protect and serve in Washington on Oct. 10. Founder and conservative author Candace Owens described the thousands of Americans who ...

U.S. 09/14/20, 04:17

High-profile supporters of anti-police protests are responsible for an ambush-style shooting involving two Los Angeles law enforcement officers, a political commentator said. Conservative author Candace Owens blames extreme anarchist protesters, mainstream news outlets, and celebrities for encouraging Californians to open fire on two sheriff deputies in Compton, 17 miles south of ...

U.S. 07/17/20, 15:59

LeBron James continues to generate controversy by supporting the Black Lives Matter movement, after ignoring the repeated and serious human rights violations perpetrated by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The situation came to light in October when James attacked Daryl Morey, general manager of the Houston Rockets, by a tweet supporting ...

U.S. 10/28/19, 22:18

A wildfire swept through the star-studded hills of Los Angeles on Monday, destroying several large homes and forcing LeBron James and thousands of others to flee. Meanwhile, a blaze in Northern California wine country exploded in size. The flames that roared up a steep hillside near the J. Paul Getty Museum ...

Business 10/24/19, 11:00

Disney CEO Bob Iger declined to give an opinion when asked about the ongoing pro-democracy protest in Hong Kong on Tuesday, Oct. 22. Appearing at Wall Street Journal’s Tech Live conference, he explained, “To take a position that could harm our company in some form would be a big mistake.”  He went ...

U.S. 10/23/19, 19:51

NBA player, LeBron James recently caused outrage after a video of him disrespectfully yelling during the national anthem before the season opener of the Los Angeles Lakers. As the video shows, James was seen leaving the court as the rest of his team stood at attention, shouting, "Let's go" as he ...

Asia & Pacific 10/15/19, 13:39

When the ball smashed into a photo of LeBron James' face stuck above the hoop and dropped into the basket, the Hong Kong protesters cheered. They also trampled on jerseys bearing his name and gathered in a semicircle to watch one burn. James' standing among basketball fans in Hong Kong took a ...

Sports 05/23/19, 14:25

Giannis Antetokounmpo and James Harden got the most votes, and Damian Lillard and Kemba Walker were also big winners when the All-NBA teams were announced.Those guards can cash in with supermax contracts based on their selections to one of the three All-NBA teams that were announced Thursday.LeBron James also was ...

Sports 05/16/19, 16:47

When the season started, everyone knew the Eastern Conference would have a new king.LeBron James left Cleveland, having taken his talents to Los Angeles.And even Milwaukee star Giannis Antetokounmpo wasn't sure who would take his place.Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo dunks during the first half of Game 1 of the NBA ...

Sports 05/13/19, 20:04

The Los Angeles Lakers have officially named Frank Vogel as coach.The team announced the hiring Monday and will hold an introductory press conference May 20 at their facility.Vogel flew to Los Angeles on May 9 to interview and was hired two days later. The 45-year old Vogel did not coach ...

Basketball 05/09/19, 18:38

The Los Angeles Lakers are trying to quickly rebound in their head coaching search after failing to land Tyronn Lue.A person familiar with the search said former Indiana and Orlando coach Frank Vogel will be interviewed for the opening. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity ...

Basketball 04/25/19, 16:00

Though LeBron James didn't make the playoffs in his first season in Los Angeles, his move to the Lakers paid off in jersey sales.The NBA announced Thursday that James had the most popular individual jersey during the regular season and that the Lakers sold the most team merchandise. They knocked ...

Sports 04/15/19, 11:16

The Sacramento Kings have hired Luke Walton as their coach just days after the Los Angeles Lakers parted ways with him following three losing seasons.The Kings announced Monday that Walton will replace Dave Joerger. Sacramento general manager Vlade Divac fired Joerger last week following a 39-43 finish that was the ...

Sports 04/13/19, 09:17

The Celtics and Pacers aren't interested in talking about the past as they prepare to tip off their first-round playoff matchup.Indiana doesn't want to dwell on injuries, like the season-ending right knee injury Pacers guard Victor Oladipo suffered in January. Likewise, the Celtics aren't thinking about Gordon Hayward early struggles ...

Sports 04/12/19, 15:16

The Los Angeles Lakers say they have mutually agreed to part ways with coach Luke Walton after three losing seasons.Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka announced Walton's departure Friday.The former Lakers forward went 98-148 in his first permanent head coaching job. The former Golden State assistant never led Los Angeles to ...

Basketball 04/12/19, 11:03

There's no LeBron James in these playoffs, so the NBA Finals will have a distinctly new look for the first time in nine years.There's no Tony Parker, for the first time in nearly two decades.There's no Dwyane Wade, and he'll never play a playoff game again.Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo, middle, ...

Sports 04/11/19, 17:53

The Golden State Warriors are set to begin their quest for a third straight title, and this time it's up to someone else to try to stop them.With LeBron James gone to the West and this year gone entirely from the postseason, the Eastern Conference headquarters for the NBA Finals ...

Sports 04/11/19, 16:12

A person familiar with the decision says the Cleveland Cavaliers are not bringing back coach Larry Drew for a second season.Drew, who led the Cavs to a 19-63 record after taking over when Tyronn Lue was fired Oct. 28, was informed Thursday by general manager Koby Altman, said the person ...

Entertainment 04/11/19, 11:29

The Latest on the memorial for slain rapper Nipsey Hussle, which is being held at Los Angeles' Staples Center and will be followed by a 25-mile procession through the streets of South Los Angeles (all times local):9 a.m.Mourners at Nipsey Hussle's Celebration of Life ceremony are being given a nearly ...