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Los Angeles Lakers stories: 129 news summaries

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 Abdul-Jabbar Has Cancer 

NBA legend goes public with leukemia diagnosis

Nov 10, 09 5:37 AM CST
(Newser) - Los Angeles Lakers great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is being treated for a rare form of leukemia, he announced today. The 62-year-old was diagnosed a year ago and doctors hope he will be able to live a full and active life with the proper treatment. Abdul-Jabbar said he decided to go public... More »

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NBA • Los Angeles Lakers • leukemia • Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

CAN BUY ME LOVE

 Khloe, Lamar Finalize Prenup 

Kardashian, Odom can finally make their union legal—thank heavens!

Oct 19, 09 6:30 AM CDT
(Newser) - True love has prevailed in the fairytale romance of Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom, who have finalized—though not yet signed—their long-awaited pre-nup and can now finally tie the knot legally, TMZ reports. Though Lamar will keep the money he makes from his Lakers contract—up to $33 million—... More »

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entertainment • Los Angeles Lakers • celebrity • Lamar Odom • Khloe Kardashian • celebrity marriage • prenuptial agreement

NEITHER IS ANYONE ELSE

 Pals Not Taking 
 Khloe-Lamar Seriously 

As pre-nup battle between Odom, Kardashian drags on, pals speak out

Oct 14, 09 10:10 AM CDT
(Newser) - In today’s “ridiculous quote of the day” corner: Lamar Odom and Khloe Kardashian, who still can’t agree on a pre-nup arrangement. Friends are getting frustrated with Odom for listening to “hanger-on friends” who—shockingly!—don’t seem to “have the best interests of Lamar... More »

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entertainment • Los Angeles Lakers • celebrity • Lamar Odom • Khloe Kardashian • celebrity marriage • pre-nup

OPINION

 Top US Sports City: Pittsburgh 

Having NFL, NHL champions gives it a leg up on Penn. rival Philadelphia

Oct 7, 09 11:31 PM CDT
(Newser) - With championship NFL and NHL teams and solid college squads, Pittsburgh is America’s top sports city, the Sporting News rules. “Sports fans in Western Pennsylvania have had a lot to be proud of these last 12 months. Pittsburgh truly is the City of Champions,” says Mayor Luke... More »

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entertainment • Chicago White Sox • Los Angeles Lakers • Philadelphia Phillies • Chicago Cubs • Chicago • Boston Red Sox • Boston • Pittsburgh Penguins • Super Bowl • Los Angeles • Pittsburgh Steelers • Boston Celtics • Philadelphia • Stanley Cup • Pittsburgh • Boston Bruins • Northwestern Wildcats



 Lamar Odom: Stunt? 
 What Stunt? 


Lakers star insists marriage to Khloé Kardashian is 'real'

Sep 29, 09 6:54 PM CDT
(Newser) - Blushing groom Lamar Odom turned up at Lakers media day today and revealed his unfamiliarity with the customs of reality TV. "Anybody that was there will tell you that it was a beautiful event and it was real," the hoop star said of his wedding to Khloé Kardashian,... More »

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reality TV • Los Angeles Lakers • wedding • Lamar Odom • Khloe Kardashian • celebrity marriage

TMI ALERT

 Details From 
 Khloé, Lamar's 
 Blessed Union 

Kardashian, Odom take month-long relationship to the next level; gossip sites rejoice

Sep 28, 09 11:35 AM CDT
(Newser) - In case you somehow missed yesterday's Khloé Kardashian-Lamar Odom wedding, the gossip sites are here to bring you up to speed. TMZ, in particular, has more information than you ever needed to know:
  • Guests ranged from the expected (Odom’s Los Angeles Lakers teammates, Kardashian’s reality show cohorts)
... More »

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entertainment • reality TV • Los Angeles Lakers • Joe Francis • Lamar Odom • Ryan Seacrest • Khloe Kardashian • celebrity marriage • Brody Jenner • reality shows

(Newser) - In a rousing triumph for opposite marriage, reality-TV personality Khloé Kardashian and Los Angeles Lakers star Lamar Odom tied the knot today, about a month after they first met. Sisters/co-stars Kim and Kourtney were the maids of honor, and the guests included Lakers coach Phil Jackson. The bride wore Vera... More »

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reality TV • Los Angeles Lakers • Phil Jackson • wedding • Lamar Odom • Khloe Kardashian • weddings • celebrity marriage • Bruce Jenner • Kim Kardashian • Vera Wang • Kourtney Kardashian

 Kardashian-Odom Wedding 
 'News' Rules Tabloids 

Khloé and Lamar take over the gossip websites, too

Sep 25, 09 9:23 AM CDT
(Newser) - The fairytale romance of Khloé Kardashian and Lamar Odom, who met over a $3,000 bar tab a mere 4 weeks ago and plan to marry Sunday, continues—and the tabloids and gossip sites are eating it up. Some recent tidbits:
  • Guests are shelling out for some very fitting
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entertainment • NBA • reality TV • Los Angeles Lakers • Lamar Odom • Pro basketball • Khloe Kardashian • celebrity marriage

 Khloe Kardashian 
 Will Wed NBA Star  

Lakers' Lamar Odom, reality-TV star wrap up whirlwind courtship

Sep 21, 09 4:51 PM CDT
(Newser) - Famous-for-being-famous reality-TV star Khloe Kardashian and Lakers star Lamar Odom are planning their wedding after dating for just a month. "They are hoping to pull together a wedding within the next two weeks so they can get married and have time for a honeymoon," a source tells US ... More »

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NBA • Los Angeles Lakers • basketball • wedding • engagement • Lamar Odom • Pro basketball • celebrity engagements • Khloe Kardashian • Kourtney Kardashian

 In Obama's Eyes, 
 Jordan Tops Kobe 

Prez: 'I haven't seen anybody match up with Michael'

Jul 2, 09 4:00 PM CDT
(Newser) - President and Basketballer-in-Chief Obama wasn’t coy when asked whether he preferred Kobe Bryant or Michael Jordan: “Oh, Michael,” he told the AP. “I mean, Kobe’s terrific. Don’t get me wrong,” he said. “But I haven’t seen anybody match up with Michael.... More »

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Barack Obama • NBA • Kobe Bryant • Los Angeles Lakers • Chicago Bulls • Orlando Magic • Michael Jordan • NBA finals • President Obama

 Jackson Memorial 
 Could Cost Fans, LA 

Service could be Tuesday at Staples Center

Jul 2, 09 10:47 AM CDT
(Newser) - As speculation focuses on Tuesday as the date for Michael Jackson’s public memorial in Los Angeles, how the city will pay for crowd control and security is sure to become an issue, the Times reports. Private donors and AEG, which owns Staples Center—the likely venue for such a... More »

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entertainment • Los Angeles Lakers • law enforcement • Los Angeles • celebrity • memorial • Michael Jackson • Staples Center • victory parade • celebrity death • AEG

 LA Flocks to Lakers Parade 

Cops vow to jail
miscreants as
coliseum fills

Jun 17, 09 3:21 PM CDT
(Newser) - An estimated 150,000 clogged streets in downtown Los Angeles today as the NBA-champion Lakers took a victory lap around downtown, the Times reports. Some 80,000 more jammed the Coliseum for a rally at parade’s end. Police, hoping to avoid the looting and chaos that followed Sunday’s... More »

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sports • NBA • Kobe Bryant • Los Angeles Lakers • basketball • NBA playoffs • Los Angeles • Orlando Magic • Coliseum

OPINION

 Forget Red: 
 Jackson Is 
 NBA's Greatest 

10-time champion leaves 'curmudgeon' in the dust

Jun 15, 09 1:51 PM CDT
(Newser) - With his 10th NBA championship win yesterday, Phil Jackson has shattered the record of Red Auerbach, a man who “loathed” Jackson and believed his nine championships as coach could never be surpassed, writes Adrian Wojnarowski on Yahoo. “Roll over Red. Phil Jackson is the greatest coach ever,”... More »

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(Newser) - The Lakers captured their 15th NBA title tonight in Orlando, polishing off the Magic with a 99-86 victory that gave coach Phil Jackson his record 10th title, the Los Angeles Times reports. Last season's runners-up, the Lakers saw five players score in double figures, led by Finals MVP Kobe Bryant... More »

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Kobe Bryant • Los Angeles Lakers • Phil Jackson • NBA playoffs • Orlando Magic • NBA finals • Shaquille O'Neal

 Fisher Nets Game 4 for Lakers 


Jun 11, 09 11:47 PM CDT
(AP) - Kobe Bryant is one win from an NBA title to call his own, and Derek Fisher got him there. Fisher forced overtime with a 3-pointer with 4.6 seconds left in regulation and then drilled another one with 31.3 seconds to go in overtime as the Los Angeles Lakers... More »

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Kobe Bryant • Los Angeles Lakers • basketball • Derek Fisher • Orlando Magic • 2008 NBA playoffs

NBA finals

 Orlando Takes Game 3 


Jun 9, 09 11:29 PM CDT
(AP) - Orlando finally regained its Magic touch. Making easy shots and tough ones from everywhere, the Magic won their first game in two visits to the NBA finals as Dwight Howard and Rashard Lewis scored 21 points apiece in a 108-104 victory over Los Angeles. The Lakers still lead the series,... More »

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Kobe Bryant • Los Angeles Lakers • Orlando Magic • NBA finals • Dwight Howard • LA Lakers

 Turnovers Ding Magic in OT 

Lakers gain 2-0 lead in finals

Jun 8, 09 1:14 AM CDT
(Newser) - The Lakers defeated the Orlando Magic 101-96 in Los Angeles yesterday, taking a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals. Orlando flubbed a last-second shot at a fourth-quarter win, then let the Lakers dominate overtime with a 7-0 run, the Los Angeles Times reports. Kobe Bryant nailed just 29 points, 11... More »

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NBA • Kobe Bryant • Los Angeles Lakers • Orlando Magic • NBA finals

 Lakers Crush Magic 
 in NBA Finals Opener 

Bryant dominates as Lakers overpower misfiring Magic

Jun 5, 09 1:23 AM CDT
(Newser) - An unstoppable Kobe Bryant powered the Los Angeles Lakers to a 100-75 win over the Orlando Magic in Game 1 of the NBA Finals last night, the Houston Chronicle reports. Bryant started slow but turned a 5-point deficit into a 26-point lead after taking control, finishing the game with a... More »

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Kobe Bryant • Los Angeles Lakers • Orlando Magic • NBA finals • Dwight Howard • Jameer Nelson

(Newser) - Kobe Bryant has logged a lot of miles on his 30-year-old legs, which might just add a dollop of extra pressure as the NBA finals start tonight, writes Mike Bresnahan in the Los Angeles Times. It's finally legit to ask, how many more chances will he get? Since turning... More »

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Kobe Bryant • Los Angeles Lakers • basketball • Orlando Magic • Michael Jordan • NBA finals • aging

 Fan-in-Chief 
 Calls It: 'Lakers in 6' 

Obama picks LA to win finals, then jets to Saudi Arabia

Jun 3, 09 6:05 AM CDT
(Newser) - Before boarding Air Force One last night, Barack Obama was asked not about his upcoming speech to the Muslim world, but about a rather more pressing issue: Who's going to win the NBA finals? "The Lakers in six, I think," said the president. He's had some dead-on picks... More »

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Barack Obama • NBA • Los Angeles Lakers • basketball • NBA finals

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