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LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) – Lakers star LeBron James took to social media this week to express his anger over the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man, during an arrest in Minneapolis which has sparked demonstrations nationwide. In an Instagram post Tuesday night, James posted a side-by-side photo of a Minneapolis police officer with his knee on Floyd’s neck, along with a photo of former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick kneeling during a national anthem. … [Read more...] about Lakers’ LeBron James Expresses Outrage Over George Floyd’s Death

“We know those places where everybody is on a first-name basis, where your mom, dad, uncle or sister works there, and that makes us all feel good and is a source of pride,” said Johnson, who not only stays in touch with his earliest mentors but partners in business deals with them as well. “The places that allow minority kids to dream. Just like for me back in Lansing, [Ferguson and Eaton] owning businesses and giving me an opportunity is really why I’m blessed to be able to help people today. That’s how this thing works.” … [Read more...] about Column: With $100 million, Magic Johnson pays it forward

In seeking to expedite the process, Wasserman submitted a 26-page blueprint to county supervisors with minimum standards teams had agreed to follow in such areas as monitoring the health of athletes and staff, observing social distancing off the field, and keeping facilities sanitary. By the end of the day, he said, each team in town planned to provide a more detailed plan to county public health officials, specific to its respective sport and venue. … [Read more...] about L.A. pro teams band together to inform county supervisors how games can resume

Una persona dijo que la idea de reanudar con 20 conjuntos o quizás algunos más pero sin incluir a los 30 sigue luciendo como la más probable por ahora. Otro plan discutido el viernes, dijo esa persona, incluiría en la reanudación a cualquier equipo que se ubique a seis juegos del último puesto que otorga boletos para la postemporada. … [Read more...] about Fuentes AP: NBA, sin consenso en plan de reanudación

However, the general managers are under the impression that their opinions are merely that — opinions. League sources believe Silver, with broadcast partners and medical advisors shaping his thinking, ultimately will be the one to make the decision about how the NBA resumes play. … [Read more...] about NBA sets July 31 as target date to resume games