Los Angeles officials say Michael Jackson memorial cost the city $1.4 million
Tens of thousands of fans flood Lakers parade, rally, 15 people arrestedLOS ANGELES — The streets of downtown were transformed into a sea of purple and gold on Wednesday as tens of thousands of joyous Los Angeles Lakers fans joined their team in a raucous but mostly peaceful celebration of its 15th NBA championship. Tens of thousands of fans flood Lakers celebration despite frets over cost, crimeLOS ANGELES — Tens of thousands of jubilant Los Angeles Lakers fans flooded downtown Wednesday, creating a tidal wave of purple and gold while celebrating the storied franchise’s 15th NBA title with a high-energy parade and rally paid for by the city’s movers and shakers. Thousands amass at LA Coliseum hours before Lakers parade and rallyLOS ANGELES — Thousands of Los Angeles Lakers fans waving flags and wearing jerseys are pouring into the Coliseum for the rally celebrating the team’s 15th NBA title. LA police chief blames ‘knuckleheads’ for trouble during Lakers’ postgame celebrationsLOS ANGELES — Looting and vandalism that broke out in the aftermath of the Los Angeles Lakers’ basketball championship won’t keep the city from celebrating the team’s victory: City officials and the Lakers are planning a victory parade they hope will overshadow unrest the police chief blames on a mob of “knuckleheads.” Police say 8 officers receive minor injuries in melees amid Laker championship celebrationsLOS ANGELES — Los Angeles police say eight officers have suffered minor injuries during downtown disturbances that erupted amid street celebrations of the Lakers’ NBA championship victory over the Orlando Magic. ‘Hangover’ takes No. 1 box-office spot over ‘Up’ in rare reversal of weekend rankingsLOS ANGELES — It turns out Hollywood’s weekend hangover was bigger than expected. AP News in BriefObama says he’ll accept Nobel Peace Prize as ‘call to action’ toward peace and prosperity Lakers rip Rockets in NBA Game SevenLOS ANGELES - With their run for the NBA Championship ring in serious jeopardy, Pau Gasol and the Los Angeles Lakers left no doubt they were moving on. Anthony, Billups lead Nuggets past Mavs 124-110 and into first conference finals since 1985DENVER — The Denver Nuggets are leaving all the animosity with the Dallas Mavericks’ players, fans and owner behind and are heading to their first Western Conference finals since 1985. Behind 30 points from Carmelo Anthony and 28 from Chauncey Billups, the Nuggets beat the Mavericks 124-110 on Wednesday night to wrap up their semifinal series in five feisty games. Anthony, Billups lead Nuggets past Mavs 124-110 and into first conference finals since 1985DENVER — The Denver Nuggets are leaving all the animosity with the Dallas Mavericks’ players, fans and owner behind and are heading to their first Western Conference finals since 1985. Lakers can close out undermanned Houston on Thursday nightHOUSTON — The shots stopped falling, the passes that worked in Game 4 were turnovers in Game 5, and every loose ball or whistle seemed to go the Los Angeles’ Lakers way. Celtics rally from 10-point deficit in 4th for 92-88 victory over Magic and 3-2 series leadBOSTON — The Magic lost their touch in a series some of their players believe should already be over. The Celtics keep finding theirs just in time. The defending NBA champions wiped out a 10-point deficit in the last five minutes and won Game 5 92-88 on Tuesday night for a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal series. If the Celtics lose Game 6 in Orlando on Thursday, they will host Game 7 on Sunday. Kobe Bryant scores 26 as Lakers bounce back to beat Rockets 118-78 to take 3-2 series leadLOS ANGELES — Kobe Bryant needed only three quarters to score 26 points and the Los Angeles Lakers bounced back from their Game 4 flop, routing the Houston Rockets 118-78 on Tuesday night to take a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference semifinals. The fix isn’t in, but can there be any other scenario than Kobe and LeBron in NBA finals?Long before anyone ever heard of Tim Donaghy there was always a nagging suspicion among casual fans that the fix was on in the NBA playoffs. To be sure, in a league when almost every foul can be contested and almost every game is decided in the final two minutes, there is always plenty for conspiracy theorists to ponder. With players citing confusion, NBA says more education may be necessary on flagrant foulsNEW YORK — After preseason lessons and season-long dialogue with team officials, the man in charge of discipline for the NBA believes players should have an understanding of the league’s flagrant foul rules. Lakers F Lamar Odom questionable for Game 5 vs. Rockets with bruised lower backLOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom is listed as questionable for Tuesday night’s Western Conference semifinals Game 5 against the Houston Rockets after an MRI and CT scan showed he has a bruised lower back. Aaron Brooks scores 34 points and Yao-less Rockets rout Lakers 99-87 to even series 2-2HOUSTON — The Houston Rockets never doubted they could still beat the Los Angeles Lakers without Yao Ming. The Lakers better believe it, too. Aaron Brooks scored a career-high 34 points, Shane Battier sank five 3-pointers and added 23, and the Rockets beat the Lakers 99-87 on Sunday to even their Western Conference semifinal at two games apiece. Aaron Brooks scores 34 and Yao-less Rockets rout Lakers 99-87 to even semifinal seriesHOUSTON — The Houston Rockets not only beat the Los Angeles Lakers without Yao Ming, they made it look easy. Aaron Brooks scored a career-high 34, Shane Battier sank five 3-pointers and added 23 and the Houston Rockets routed the Los Angeles Lakers 99-87 on Sunday to even their Western Conference semifinal at two games apiece. Brooks scores 34 and Yao-less Rockets rout Lakers to even seriesHOUSTON — The Houston Rockets not only beat the Los Angeles Lakers without Yao Ming, they made it look easy. Chuck Daly, who led US Olympic team to gold and won 2 NBA titles with Pistons, dies at 78DETROIT — The Detroit Pistons made plenty of enemies while winning titles and throwing blows two decades ago. Chuck Daly, though, was universally admired for his class and coaching acumen. Houston Rockets star center Yao Ming out for rest of playoffs with sprained left ankleHOUSTON — Yao Ming will miss the rest of the playoffs because of a broken left foot. NBA admits officials were wrong in not calling intentional foul against MavsDALLAS — The NBA admitted officials were wrong when they didn’t call an intentional foul the Dallas Mavericks were trying to commit before Denver’s Carmelo Anthony made a game-winning 3-pointer Saturday. Rockets try to even series against Lakers after losing Yao for rest of playoffsHOUSTON — The Houston Rockets are down 2-1 in their Western Conference semifinal against the Los Angeles Lakers and they’ll be down their best player for the rest of the series. Rockets’ Yao Ming out for rest of playoffs with sprained left ankleHOUSTON — Yao Ming will miss the rest of the playoffs because of a broken left foot. Houston center Yao Ming undergoes tests on ankle sprain, will be re-evaluated on SundayHOUSTON — Houston center Yao Ming has undergone tests on his sprained left ankle and will be re-evaluated before the Rockets’ playoff game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday. Rockets’ Ron Artest will play in Game 4 after league downgrades hard foul on Lakers’ Pau GasolHOUSTON — The NBA downgraded a flagrant foul called against Ron Artest, determining Saturday that the play should not have been severe enough to warrant an ejection. Chuck Daly, who led US Olympic team to gold and won 2 NBA titles with Pistons, dead at 78DETROIT — The Detroit Pistons made plenty of enemies while winning titles and throwing blows two decades ago. Chuck Daly, though, was universally admired for his class and coaching acumen. Bryant scores 33 points and Lakers beat Rockets 108-94 in Game 3 as Artest gets ejected againHOUSTON — After jawing with Shane Battier and Ron Artest for much of Game 2, Kobe Bryant let his shooting send the message that the Lakers are back in control of the series. Kobe Bryant scores 33 to lead Lakers past Rockets 108-94 in Game 3 and take 2-1 leadHOUSTON — Kobe Bryant scored 33 points and the Los Angeles Lakers took a 2-1 lead in their Western Conference semifinal series with a 108-94 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night. |
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