14 Results for los angeles lakers

Unlikely union of Federer-Sampras

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Who would think a suave citizen of the world and a gym rat would form such a strong friendship? But Roger Federer and Pete Sampras are inextricably bound by history.

Story | Conversation | July 03, 2009

Bird and Magic: In Their Own Words

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

In Salt Lake City 30 years ago, Larry Bird and Magic Johnson played in a national championship game that many credit with changing college basketball forever. Here, in their own words, is the story of that seminal game.

Story | Conversation | April 05, 2009

Trinity squash takes unprecedented streak further with 11th straight title

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Eleven consecutive national titles. Two-hundred two straight wins. It's the greatest streak in the history of college varsity sports, and you probably have never heard of it.

Story | Conversation | February 22, 2009

Keeping a watchful eye on the big three

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

The obvious consensus is that the French title is Rafael Nadal's to lose. However, it's clear Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic won't be afraid to battle the Spaniard, if and when the time comes.

Story | Conversation | May 24, 2008

Turbulent times for Duke and Durham

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Allegations of sexual assault involving the Duke University lacrosse team are bringing painful wounds to light throughout Durham.

Story | Conversation | March 31, 2006

Dumais' figure out how to synchronize

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Justin and Troy Dumais, although brothers, didn't exactly start out as the best of friends.

Story | Conversation | August 09, 2004

Roddick reaches his third Grand Slam semi this year

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

As Andy Roddick takes step after step toward his first major title, he seems more and more comfortable.

Story | September 05, 2003

When Edwards speaks, players listen

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Herman Edwards must have been fond of those old E.F. Hutton commercials because when he speaks, people listen.

Story | Conversation | March 25, 2003

Forty birthday wishes for ol' No. 23

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

What would Michael Jordan's closest friends (and foes) write on his birthday card? We found out.

Story | Conversation | February 16, 2003

Who's the NFL's next rags-to-riches team?

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

History shows that some NFL team will come out of nowhere to make the playoffs. Which will it be?

Story | Conversation | August 30, 2002

The fleeting (and haunting) art of the sports dynasty

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Forget how Phil Jackson's Lakers stack up against Red Auerbach's Celtics. Those ancient Chinese dynasties are the true measuring sticks of greatness.

Story | Conversation | July 09, 2002

The architects of greatness

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

From Lombardi and Auerbach to Bowman and Jackson, behind every great team is a great coach.

Story | Conversation | July 09, 2002

There's something about Sampras

Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.com

The stars seem to be aligned for Pete Sampras as he seeks his seventh Wimbledon title, writes ESPN.com's Greg Garber.

Story | Conversation | June 23, 2000

Athletes find games virtually impossible to put down

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Never mind bed checks. Teams should impose lights out as athletes burn the late-night candle playing sports video games.

Story | Conversation | May 15, 2002