WASHINGTON (AFP) -- The NFL's Atlanta Falcons plan to hire Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris as their new head coach, snubbing former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick, according to reports on Thursday, Jan. 25. Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris (AFP)...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was voted into the NBA All-Star Game for a record 20th time on Thursday, Jan. 25, named among 10 starters for next month's 73rd All-Star contest. LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers (AFP) James, a four-time NBA Most Valuable Player, was...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Jim Harbaugh was named as the new head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers on Wednesday, Jan. 24, weeks after leading the University of Michigan to the US collegiate crown. Jim Harbaugh (AFP) Harbaugh, the younger brother of Baltimore Ravens head coach Jim Harbaugh, fills the...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The Los Angeles Clippers took full advantage of the injury absence of LeBron James on Tuesday, Jan. 23, to score a 127-116 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. Russell Westbrook of the LA Clippers takes a shot against Rui Hachimura of the Los Angeles Lakers in the first half at...
Former Los Angeles Lakers star Dwight Howard showed the way for Strong Group as Kevin Quiambao and Andray Blatche’s late eruption towed the Philippine squad past a feisty Homenetmen-Lebanon, 104-95, in the 2024 Dubai International Basketball Championship at the Al Nasr Club on Sunday, Jan. 21...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The Los Angeles Lakers, fueled by a near triple-double from Anthony Davis, spoiled Luka Doncic's return from injury with a convincing 127-110 NBA victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday, Jan. 17. Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots the ball against Tim...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Joel Embiid conjured a second straight 40-point performance to outduel Nikola Jokic as the Philadelphia 76ers downed the NBA-champion Denver Nuggets, 126-121, on Tuesday, Jan. 17. Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots a lay up during the second quarter against the Denver...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The Los Angeles' Clippers new Intuit Dome, set to open next August, will host the 2026 NBA All-Star Game, the league said on Tuesday, Jan. 16. Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer (AFP) NBA commissioner Adam Silver made the announcement at a press conference at the...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Joel Embiid scored 41 points in a dazzling return from injury on Monday, Jan. 15, as the Philadelphia 76ers romped past the Houston Rockets, 124-115. Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots a lay up past Fred VanVleet of the Houston Rockets during the third quarter during...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Golden State stars Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry shook off slow starts to power the Warriors to a much-needed 140-131 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Friday, Jan. 12. Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors drives to the basket while being guarded by Ayo Dosunmu of the...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The Los Angeles Clippers have signed two-time NBA champion Kawhi Leonard to a new contract extension, the team said on Wednesday, Jan. 10. Kawhi Leonard of the Los Angeles Clippers (AFP) Leonard was NBA Finals Most Valuable Player when he won the title with the San Antonio...
Former NBA star Dwight Howard has opened himself up to the possibility of suiting up as a PBA import after his ongoing stint with Strong Group. The 38-year-old signed with the Filipino squad ahead of its campaign in the 33rd Dubai International Tournament which tips off in nine days on Jan....
