From D3 to the NBA, Cedric Coward's living out a story most can only dream of. Coward took the opportunity he had and showcased the skills he developed that would translate to the NBA level, and the league took notice.
Los Angeles Lakers great Magic Johnson is widely regarded as one of the best point guards in the history of the NBA. The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee played 13 seasons in the league, averaging 19.5 points, 7.2 rebounds and an all-time best 11.2 assists per game in his career.
The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 7 of the World Series, 5-4. The winner-take-all game was thrilling. Miguel Rojas hit a game-tying home run in the top of the ninth inning, which sent the game to extra innings.
The Bad Boy Pistons were a group of players who shifted the culture of the NBA, bringing about a mantra of doing whatever it takes to win. Isiah Thomas led this revolution in the motor city, guiding the Pistons to never-seen-before success, but it was supposedly the foundations laid by Magic Johnson that the Hall of Famer followed.
The Los Angeles Dodgers made an improbable comeback down 3-2 in the World Series as they won two straight away from Dodger Stadium against the Toronto Blue Jays to clinch their second straight championship.
The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.
The World Series ended in an extra-innings Game 7 and it caught the attention of the NBA world. The Los Angeles Dodgers, who are co-owned by NBA legend Magic Johnson won their second straight championship.
While the world waits for Magic Johnson to post one of his trademark essays on social media about the Dodgers’ World Series win, he was all smiles on the field.
Earvin “Magic” Johnson’s legendary status as a champion reached an unprecedented level early Saturday morning after the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays in a thrilling Game 7 to capture the 2025 World Series.
The Pasadena Tournament of Roses announced that Los Angeles Lakers legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson will serve as the Grand Marshal of the 2026 Rose Parade, which is set for Jan.
There has been a lot going on in the sports world of Los Angeles, as there’s been some good and then some bad. The bad is that the Dodgers went down 3-2 in the World Series to the Toronto Blue Jays, and they are now one game away from elimination.
Austin Reaves just saved the Lakers, and he also saved Magic Johnson’s mood in the process. In a close 116-115 win over the Timberwolves, Reaves sank a 12-foot champ at the buzzer to seal it, capping off a 28-point, 16-assist masterpiece that had the arena roaring.
Magic Johnson’s deep thoughts on X are once again getting a lot of attention, this time about the World Series. The Toronto Blue Jays won Game 4 of the World Series 6-2 on Tuesday, evening the series at 2-2 against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The Showtime Lakers were rolling through the early ‘80s with fast breaks, flash, and plenty of wins. But at one point, they started to sour under coach Paul Westhead.
Magic Johnson had a legendary NBA career, playing 13 seasons in the NBA. He went on to make 12 All-Star Game appearances, capture five NBA titles and win three Finals MVP awards.
Well after the Los Angeles Lakers’ contest with the Portland Trail Blazers ended, the Los Angeles Dodgers were still locked into an epic Game 3 contest of the World Series with the Toronto Blue Jays that finally ended in the 18th inning with a walk-off home run from Freddie Freeman to give them a victory and 2-1 series lead.
Michigan State football is now 3-5 on the year and 0-5 against the Big Ten, with its latest result being a 31-20 loss to bitter rival Michigan . Frustration
The show must go on, or in this case, the celebration. While the Lakers and several NBA stars are busy dealing with the recent gambling scandal, new Lakers owner Mark Walter and franchise legend Magic Johnson are choosing to keep spirits high.
LA Lakers legend Magic Johnson has responded to the team’s opening defeat in his own unique way. The LA Lakers wanted to open the season with a major statement.
Magic Johnson is not used to losing. He was a multiple-time basketball champion with the Showtime Los Angeles Lakers. He has followed this trend throughout the business world, including his achievements as owner or part-owner of sporting franchises.
When it comes to championship teams and Hall of Fame players, the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics are so far beyond the rest of the NBA that it’s not even fair.
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angeles Lakers each boast plenty of tradition and success as storied franchises in their respective sports, and there has also come to be plenty of crossover.
It’s usually the other way round. Shaq usually credits one NBA legend for paving the way for him. Since his days in the draft combine, the LSU upstart was taken under the wing by a freshly-retired Earvin “Magic” Johnson.
Staying sharp in the NBA for the entire duration of the regular season and playoffs is no easy task. 82 games, and possibly more, is a long grind, and even the best players go through dry stretches.