Jay-Z: Bringing Nets to Brooklyn an American Dream

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NEW YORK – Jay-Z has accomplished a lot in his career, but his latest feat has him feeling that like he’s living the American dream. The 42-year-old music mogul and entrepreneur says when he was a poor kid in the New York City borough of Brooklyn, he never imagined that he’d someday own a piece [...]

Lakers to Retire Shaq’s Jersey, Unveil Statue of Abdul-Jabbar Next Season

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LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles Lakers will retire the No. 34 jersey of former center Shaquille O’Neal on April 2 when they host the Dallas Mavericks at Staples Center. O’Neal, who won three NBA championships and one regular-season most-valuable-player award during his eight seasons with the team, last played for the Lakers in 2004. He [...]

Earl Lloyd, First Black NBA Player Honored

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ATLANTA – Earl Lloyd remembers when he suited up for the Washington Capitols more than 60 years ago as the first black to play in an NBA game and wondering if he would make a good enough impression to stick around. Lloyd and the Capitols lost the game. But he played well enough to earn [...]