Lamar Jackson is near-unanimous for his second AP NFL Most Valuable Player award

Baltimore’s All-Pro quarterback received 49 of 50 first-place votes from a nationwide panel of voters that includes media members, former players and coaches. LAS VEGAS — Lamar Jackson was a near-unanimous choice for his second AP NFL Most Valuable Player award announced at NFL Honors on Thursday night. Baltimore’s All-Pro quarterback received 49 of 50 … Read more

Kobe Bryant immortalized with a 19-foot bronze statue outside the Lakers’ downtown arena

Bryant is the sixth Lakers player and seventh team employee to be honored with a statue in Star Plaza outside of the arena. LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers unveiled a statue of Kobe Bryant on Thursday, honoring their late superstar with a 19-foot bronze likeness outside their downtown arena. The 4,000-pound statue depicts Bryant … Read more

Iconic halftime show performances people are still talking about

Sometimes the Super Bowl halftime show is more exciting than the actual game. LAS VEGAS — Throughout the years, the Super Bowl halftime show has proven to sometimes be more memorable than the game itself.  A wardrobe malfunction turned national incident. A perfectly timed rainstorm. A pregnancy reveal. Beyoncé.  This year, Usher takes the stage … Read more