MIAMI — Sports illustrated has just named LeBron James their 2012 Sportsman of the Year when they announced its annual choice Monday, Dec. 3, with James becoming the first NBA player to win the award since his Miami Heat teammate Dwayne Wade in 2006.
Lakers Trade Derek Fisher to Houston Rockets
March 16, 2012 By
Veteran NBA guard, Derek Fisher, has been traded by the Los Angeles Lakers to the Houston Rockets in exchange for forward Jordan Hill, according to Yahoo! Sports.
Derek Fisher traded by Los Angeles Lakers to Houston Rockets on March 15, 2012.
Magic Johnson to Launch His Own Cable Network Called Aspire
March 1, 2012 By
NBA legend, Magic Johnson, is about to embark on a new venture, that of TV mogul. The former Laker star will have his own cable channel called Aspire and run his own network via Comcast.
Magic Johnson is a successful entrepreneur and speaker who gives back to the community
Magic Johnson Hopes to Buy LA Dodgers
December 2, 2011 By
Lakers legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson is reportedly part of a group looking to buy the LA Dodgers, according to the Los Angeles Times. Johnson would reportedly join with former Washington Nationals and Atlanta Braves executive Stan Kasten and financier Mark Walter, CEO of Guggenheim Partners.
NBA Lockout: Players and Owners Reach Tentative Agreement
November 28, 2011 By
The NBA season is scheduled to start on Christmas day of 2011 if a tentative agreement between NBA players and owners that was reached early Saturday morning, Nov 26, is ratified which would end the lockout.
NBA Cancels Games Through December 15 Due to Lockout
November 17, 2011 By
News that the NBA canceled games through Dec 15 was received by teams on Tuesday, Nov 15, hours before the locked-out players filed 2 antitrust lawsuits against the league in two states.
NBA Lockout: Union Rejects Current Proposal, Will Disband
November 15, 2011 By
NBA players rejected the owners current labor proposal on Monday, Nov. 14, and are preparing to file an anti trust action against the owners and disband the union, putting the 2011-2011 basketball season in jeopardy.
John Saunders Discusses How the NBA Lockout Will Affect the Game
November 10, 2011 By
In an ESPN video, John Saunders talks about the impact the NBA lockout will have on the game. Sanders says that this week NBA negoiations saw a near split in players ranks as leader Derek Fisher was accused of trying to cut a side deal with owners. Some threatened to leave the union and decertify.
Meadowlark Lemon to Kick Off 2nd Annual ‘Drive for Hope’ Golf Classic
August 19, 2011 By
SALEM, OR. – Legendary basketball player, Meadowlark Lemon, known as the “Clown Prince of Basketball, is a hero to young and old alike in the sports world. He was the most popular member of the most beloved sports team in history – the Harlem Globetrotters.
Curly Neal and Meadowlark Lemon are just a few of our more popular motivational sports speakers, says PFP Sports and Celebrity Talent Agent
Along with his teammate, Curly Neal, Meadowlark Lemon and The Harlem Globetrotters have performed to audiences all over the world. ... Read More
Dennis Rodman Fights Back Tears in Emotional NBA Hall of Fame Speech (VIDEO)
August 16, 2011 By
After being introduce by his former Chicago Bulls coach Phil Jackson, basketball great Dennis Rodman took to the podium to deliver a heartfelt emotional Hall of Fame speech on Friday. Aug 12.
Dennis Rodman shares an emotional moment with Phil Jackson at Hall of Fame speech event.
Rodman, known for his colorful and flamboyant lifestyle, was so choked up that he was barely able to begin his speech as he fought back tears and pent up emotions, allowing the audience to see a window into his soul. ... Read More
