Prosecutor: NJ political consultant found dead had been suffering from illness, tests pendingJuly 29th, 2009 Indicted NJ consultant who died had been illJERSEY CITY, N.J. — Authorities are investigating the death of a political consultant who was arrested in last week's federal corruption sweep in New Jersey.
Councilman: LA taxpayers 'getting ripped off' because AEG won't help pay for Jackson memorialJuly 10th, 2009 LA official: Promoter should pay Jackson memorialLOS ANGELES — A city council member has called on AEG Live to pay some of the estimated $1.4 million cost for policing Michael Jackson's memorial service at the Staples Center. Dennis Zine told Fox 11 on Thursday that the city's taxpayers "are getting ripped off" because the owner-operator of the Staples Center profited by charging media up to $50,000 to use risers outside the venue.
Person close to situation says talks under way on possible Jackson event at LA Staples CenterJuly 2nd, 2009 Jackson event could be held at L.A. Staples CenterLOS ANGELES — A person with knowledge of the situation says Los Angeles officials are holding closed-door talks about a possible event for Michael Jackson on Tuesday at a downtown arena.
LA City Hall official: Jackson family considering Los Angeles Coliseum for memorialJuly 2nd, 2009 AP source: Jackson kin considering LA ColiseumLOS ANGELES — One site under consideration for a public Michael Jackson memorial is the Los Angeles Coliseum, where the Los Angeles Lakers held their championship celebration last month. A City Hall official not authorized to speak publicly says representatives for the Jackson family have inquired about using the site.
Aaron Brooks scores 34 points and Yao-less Rockets rout Lakers 99-87 to even series 2-2May 11th, 2009 Rockets beat Lakers without Yao, 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.
Brooks scores 34 and Yao-less Rockets rout Lakers to even seriesMay 11th, 2009 Rockets beat Lakers without Yao, even 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.
Aaron Brooks scores 34 and Yao-less Rockets rout Lakers 99-87 to even semifinal seriesMay 11th, 2009 Rockets rip Lakers 99-87 without Yao, even 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.
Lakers' Fisher ejected late in 3rd quarter against HoustonMay 8th, 2009 Lakers' Derek Fisher ejected against HoustonLOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Lakers guard Derek Fisher was ejected with 13 seconds remaining in the third quarter of Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinal series against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. Fisher was called for a flagrant foul when he collided with Luis Scola as the Rockets brought the ball up the court.
Bryant, Lakers close out Jazz with 107-96 win to advance to second roundApril 28th, 2009 Bryant, Lakers close out Jazz with 107-96 winLOS ANGELES — Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers are moving on in the NBA playoffs. With Bryant making everything from 3-pointers to a fadeaway jumper while falling on his backside, the Lakers ran away from the Utah Jazz on Monday night, winning 107-96 to finish the opening-round series in five games.
Jazz C Mehmet Okur back in lineup for Game 4April 26th, 2009 Okur back in Game 4 for JazzSALT LAKE CITY — Utah center Mehmet Okur returned to the lineup on Saturday night against the Los Angeles Lakers after missing almost two weeks with a strained right hamstring. Okur missed the first three games of the first-round playoff series against the Lakers, but started for the Jazz in Game 4.
Los Angeles Lakers consultant Tex Winter hospitalized in KansasApril 26th, 2009 Lakers consultant Winter hospitalizedLOS ANGELES — Tex Winter, the longtime Los Angeles Lakers consultant and mentor to coach Phil Jackson, has been hospitalized in Kansas, a team spokesman said Saturday. Winter, 87, fell ill Saturday morning in Manhattan, where he was attending a reunion of Kansas State basketball team members, said John Black, the Lakers' vice president of communications.
Lakers-Jazz, BoxApril 24th, 2009 Lakers-Jazz, BoxAriza 2-5 0-0 5, Odom 4-10 2-5 10, Gasol 4-8 5-7 13, Fisher 4-8 3-4 12, Bryant 16-24 5-5 38, Bynum 1-2 0-0 2, Walton 3-6 2-2 9, Vujacic 3-9 0-0 9, Brown 3-5 3-5 10, Powell 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 40-77 20-28 108.
Utah center Mehmet Okur will miss Game 3 against Los Angeles Lakers with hamstring injuryApril 23rd, 2009 Okur to miss Jazz playoff game against LakersSALT LAKE CITY — Utah center Mehmet Okur will miss Game 3 against the Los Angeles Lakers with a hamstring injury that has kept him from playing in the first-round playoff series. The Jazz say Okur did not participate in the team shootaround Thursday morning and would not play later when the Jazz host the Lakers, who lead the best-of-7 series 2-0.
Bryant scores 26, Gasol adds 22 in Lakers' 119-109 victory over Jazz, take 2-0 series leadApril 22nd, 2009 Lakers defeat Jazz 119-109 to take 2-0 series leadLOS ANGELES — Utah kept coming, relentlessly closing within six points time and again. The Lakers never let their lead get away.
Jazz-Lakers, BoxApril 22nd, 2009 Jazz-Lakers, BoxKirilenko 6-13 2-2 14, Boozer 3-8 4-6 10, Okur 2-9 3-4 8, Brewer 5-10 0-0 10, Williams 4-12 5-6 14, Millsap 6-11 4-7 16, Korver 4-10 0-0 11, Knight 0-0 0-0 0, Miles 1-3 0-0 3, Harpring 1-2 0-0 2, Price 3-9 2-2 8. Totals 35-87 20-27 96.
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