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Lakers players given 'ring night' advice by coach Jackson

Sports | Basketball
2009-10-27

LOS Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson has urged his players not to be emotionally distracted when they launch their NBA title defence today moments after receiving their championship rings. The Lakers, who clinched...

Sampdoria stays top with win, just ahead of Juve

Sports | Soccer
2009-9-21

MARCO Padalino came off the substitutes' bench to score twice as Sampdoria beat Siena 4-1 yesterday to stay top of Serie A and ahead of Juventus on goal difference. Angelo Palombo and Daniele Mannini scored in...

Marc Jacobs leads pack at NY Fashion Week

World
2009-9-15

MARC Jacobs moved fashion toward femininity at New York Fashion Week, even if the other designers who previewed spring collections aren't quite there yet. His show last night, with Madonna in the front row, didn't...

Odom reaches agreement to stay with Lakers

Sports | Basketball
2009-7-31

VERSATILE forward Lamar Odom has reached a verbal agreement on a multi-year deal to stay with the NBA champions Los Angeles Lakers, the player's agent said yesterday. Lakers spokesman John Black confirmed the...

Lakers pull offer as Odom talks stall

Sports | Basketball
2009-7-17

THE Los Angeles Lakers have retracted an offer to Lamar Odom, saying that talks to re-sign the free agent have stalled. Lakers Public Relations Director John Black said the National Basketball Association champions...

It's all roses for Marcos at 80

World
2009-7-4

IMELDA Marcos glided down a red carpet with a bouquet of roses, trailed by tuxedo-wearing violin and flute players. She blew out the candles on her 80th birthday cake amid glittering confetti and fireworks. The...

Champion Lakers poised to sign free agent Artest - report

Sports | Basketball
2009-7-3

THE NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers are on the brink of signing Houston Rockets forward Ron Artest, according to the Los Angeles Times. Artest, a veteran of 10 seasons in the league who was the 2004 NBA Defensive...

Pressure grows on Lippi as world champion flops

Sports | Soccer
2009-6-23

ITALY coach Marcello Lippi faced calls for a squad clearout if it is to have any designs on defending its World Cup title next year following Sunday's embarrassing exit from the Confederations Cup. Italy could...

Lakers roll to 15th title behind Bryant

Sports | Basketball
2009-6-15

THE Los Angeles Lakers captured their 15th championship and first since 2002 with a 99-86 victory over the Orlando Magic in Game Five of the NBA Finals yesterday. Los Angeles won the best-of-seven series 4-1,...

Lakers take 3-1 lead with another OT win

Sports | Basketball
2009-6-12

THE Los Angeles Lakers took a 3-1 lead the NBA finals yesterday, rallying to beat the Orlando Magic 99-91 in overtime to move within one win of a 15th championship. Derek Fisher hit the tying 3-pointer with 4.6...