Stories tagged with "los angeles lakers"

Colts vs. Patriots: Epic rivalry continues tonight by indystar

Manning-Brady face-off is one for the history books There’s a guy in town, name is Larry Bird. Throughout the 1980s, he was one half of sport’s greatest team and... – Nov 15, 2009 at 1:19 AM in Bob Kravitz

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has rare form of leukemia by indystar

NEW YORK — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is being treated for a rare form of leukemia, and the basketball great said his prognosis is encouraging. The NBA’s all-time leading... – Nov 10, 2009 at 7:30 AM in Pacers

Rest of NBA chasing Kobe and the Lakers by Jeff Rabjohns

Season picks up where it left off, with champs looking to repeat The NBA tips off its 64th season with its two glitziest franchises having won the past two titles. The Los Angeles... – Oct 26, 2009 at 11:25 PM in Pacers

Simon was an essential part of Pacers' history by Mike Wells

There is no hesitation in David Stern’s voice when it comes to Mel Simon’s impact on the city of Indianapolis. The NBA commissioner knows Simon’s value. He and... – Sep 17, 2009 at 1:04 AM in Pacers

L.A. official: Promoter should pay Jackson memorial by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW LOS ANGELES (AP) — A city council member on Thursday called on AEG Live to pay some of... – Jul 09, 2009 at 9:07 PM in Entertainment

Lakers sign Artest to $18 million deal by indystar

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — The Los Angeles Lakers have signed Ron Artest, making official a deal agreed to last week. The team announced the signing early today but did not release... – Jul 08, 2009 at 8:18 AM in Pacers

LA sets up Web site for donations by indystar

LOS ANGELES — Deficit-ridden Los Angeles is asking Michael Jackson fans to help pay the bill for police and other public servants needed for the entertainer’s memorial service. A... – Jul 07, 2009 at 4:04 PM in Nation & World

L.A. sets up website for Jackson memorial donations by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW LOS ANGELES (AP) — Deficit-ridden Los Angeles is asking Michael Jackson fans to help pay... – Jul 07, 2009 at 3:07 PM in Entertainment

For Los Angeles, it's 'hard to plan' for memorial by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW LOS... – Jul 06, 2009 at 11:07 PM in Entertainment

Agent: Ron Artest joining the Lakers by indystar

HOUSTON — Ron Artest is joining Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers. David Bauman, Artest’s agent, told The Associated Press that the Houston Rockets forward has verbally... – Jul 02, 2009 at 11:46 PM in Pacers

Sources: Cavs acquire Shaq from Suns by indystar

CLEVELAND — LeBron and Shaq: Two of the NBA’s biggest stars are now teammates. The Cleveland Cavaliers completed a blockbuster trade Thursday, bringing superstar center... – Jun 25, 2009 at 4:16 PM in Pacers

Nielsens: Big championships score some bigger ratings by USA Today

•Slam-dunk. ABC's NBA Finals dominated the week's rankings, with Games 4 (16 million viewers), 3 (14.2 million) and 5 (14.2 million) the week's top programs. The Los Angeles... – Jun 16, 2009 at 10:20 PM in Entertainment

Jackson already is best by indystar

Re: Bob Kravitz’s June 10 column on Phil Jackson and Red Auerbach. I think Kravitz could argue Jackson is the best ever even if the Los Angeles Lakers don’t win this... – Jun 14, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Sports

'Hangover' takes No. 1 box-office spot over 'Up' by USA Today

In the end, the drunk dudes took the prize.When the final box-office numbers rolled in, The Hangover took over No. 1, bumping Up, in its second weekend, down a notch. TOP 10 CHART:... – Jun 08, 2009 at 5:19 PM in Entertainment

Another slam dunk for James by indystar

Cavaliers forward dominates voting many thought would be close AKRON, Ohio — On one of the biggest days of his life, LeBron James took the long way home. Once inside his... – May 05, 2009 at 1:00 AM in

Oden gets more comfortable as playoffs loom by indystar

PORTLAND, Ore. — Greg Oden is smiling again.That’s significant as the Trail Blazers prepare for their first foray into the playoffs since 2003. The former Lawrence North star... – Apr 14, 2009 at 7:43 PM in Sports

Clippers Randolph arrested for DUI by indystar

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Clippers forward Zach Randolph, a native of Marion, Ind., has been arrested for investigation of drunken driving. California Highway Patrol Officer... – Apr 06, 2009 at 5:49 PM in Sports

'79 title game saw birth of Bird-Magic rivalry by Phil Richards

It’s no mystery to Mel Daniels that the mystique of the 1979 NCAA championship game survives 30 years later. “You had two of the best basketball players ever playing... – Mar 26, 2009 at 1:24 AM in Indiana State

Granger's 35 points wasted in Pacers loss most recent comment by mattconner

I’m afraid the words “Granger... – Mar 19, 2009 at 10:40 AM

Pacers guard faces challenge tonight by Jeff Rabjohns

The primary responsibility for guarding Denver Nuggets star Carmelo Anthony tonight likely will fall to the Indiana Pacers’ Marquis Daniels. The Pacers are expected to start both... – Mar 01, 2009 at 3:20 PM in Sports