How Kareem really feels about LeBron breaking his NBA scoring record
"LeBron said we don't have a relationship. He's right—and for that I blame myself," Abdul-Jabbar wrote.
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"LeBron said we don't have a relationship. He's right—and for that I blame myself," Abdul-Jabbar wrote.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James could surpass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Tuesday night in a home game against the Oklahoma City Thunder to become the NBA's career scoring leader.
Los Angeles Lakers legends Jerry West and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar are none to pleased about their portrayals on the hit HBO series "Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty."
"Winning Time" chronicles the early 1980s Showtime Lakers following the purchase of the franchise by Jerry Buss and the drafting of Magic Johnson.
"Some of the things he's done and said are really beneath him," the NBA legend said ahead of Sunday's Lakers-Nuggets matchup.
To honor the on court legacy and social justice impact left behind by the continuing work of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the NBA has unveiled an award to be given out to the player who best exemplifies the work of a social justice champion that Abdul-Jabbar exemplified both during and after his career.
The trophy features a 3D print of Abdul-Jabbar's hands holding up a basketball-globe, meant to symbolize the impact that athletes and activists can make using their platforms worldwide.
James' 20th point of the night vaulted him over Karl Malone, with 36,929 points over the course of his career.
LeBron James is officially the all-time combined points leader in NBA history, passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on Saturday evening.
Aaron Rodgers "directly and deliberately lied to fans and the public," Abdul-Jabbar wrote.
Nineteen Lakers and five Clippers earned a spot on the NBA's 75th Anniversary Team, including current players LeBron James and Kawhi Leonard.
NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar continues to encourage the public to get vaccinated amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The league's all-time leading scorer, who ruled on the court for two decades, is now using his position as a leader in the community to advocate for vaccines
Retired NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar delivered a powerful message to the league suggesting that all unvaccinated players and staff should be removed from their teams.
The shoe, called the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Forum sneaker, is custom-designed by Factory8384, is priced at $1,000 each, and will be signed by Abdul-Jabbar.
Abdul-Jabbar, a UCLA star who went on to become of the Los Angeles Lakers' greatest players of all time, has devoted much of his life to advocating for equality and social justice, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement.
The last time the Dodgers won the World Series was in 1988, the same year that Magic and Kareem also lead the Lakers to a title.
The son of Laker legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was arrested this week on suspicion of stabbing a 60-year-old neighbor.
NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has been a social and political activist throughout his career, most recently defending nationwide protests over the killing of George Floyd at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer.
Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar donated 900 pairs of safety goggles to UCLA Health Tuesday to help health care professionals stay protected on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic.
His 1987 NBA title ring went for $398,000. All the money from the auction is going to Abdul-Jabbar's Skyhook Foundation.
"When it comes to choosing between storing a championship ring or trophy in a room, or providing kids with an opportunity to change their lives, the choice is pretty simple. Sell it all," the basketball star wrote.
The Lakers legend will be a staff writer on the reboot which is slated to come out in the summer of 2019.
Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar discusses the harassment claims many in Hollywood, Washington and corporate America are facing as more women come forward with their stories.
LeBron James has been the NBA's best player for a decade, so long that his accomplishments seem mundane.
Two Los Angeles sports legends were among 21 American actors, musicians, athletes and others awarded the nation's highest civilian honor Tuesday at the White House.
Deputies from the Washington County Sheriff's Office in North Carolina located the child enrolled at a school.
The lanes reopened by 7:45 a.m.
UC Irvine's Black Student Union said five white teenagers chased a Black student around a student housing area and fled before police arrived.
Protesters plan to demonstrate outside Noma's Los Angeles pop-up location after abuse allegations
Mayor Karen Bass said there will be more LAPD patrols in downtown LA after participants in a recent street takeover stormed an apartment complex.
Deputies from the Washington County Sheriff's Office in North Carolina located the child enrolled at a school.
The lanes reopened by 7:45 a.m.
UC Irvine's Black Student Union said five white teenagers chased a Black student around a student housing area and fled before police arrived.
Protesters plan to demonstrate outside Noma's Los Angeles pop-up location after abuse allegations
Mayor Karen Bass said there will be more LAPD patrols in downtown LA after participants in a recent street takeover stormed an apartment complex.
Deputies from the Washington County Sheriff's Office in North Carolina located the child enrolled at a school.
UC Irvine's Black Student Union said five white teenagers chased a Black student around a student housing area and fled before police arrived.
Protesters plan to demonstrate outside Noma's Los Angeles pop-up location after abuse allegations
Mayor Karen Bass said there will be more LAPD patrols in downtown LA after participants in a recent street takeover stormed an apartment complex.
Los Angeles police said the victim was sitting in the street when the suspect ran over him and drove away.
UC Irvine's Black Student Union said five white teenagers chased a Black student around a student housing area and fled before police arrived.
The proposal would ban e-bikes for all kids in the district except for high school students.
An Orange County Sheriff's Department deputy has been charged with voluntary manslaughter for fatally shooting her fiancée at their Tustin apartment last year, according to the Orange County District Attorney's Office.
The federal agents and local law enforcement arrested seven people, including someone connected to child sex trafficking.
Police say that a 2003 Ford Mustang crashed into a utility pole in the 11200 block of Western Avenue just after 7 a.m. on Sunday, killing the driver.
The suspect ran away from the Victorville jewelry store after an employee placed a chain around his neck.
A San Bernardino County teenager was arrested last week for allegedly assaulting a classmate with an airsoft gun and causing significant injuries, according to authorities.
The federal agents and local law enforcement arrested seven people, including someone connected to child sex trafficking.
Firefighters say that the flames extended from a fire at a nearby carport and damaged five units of the apartment complex.
Police say that the 29-year-old Rancho Cucamonga man tried to pull a woman into his car late Saturday night as she was walking in the 2700 block of E. Inland Empire Boulevard in Ontario.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.
A CBS News analysis of records for every hospice operating in Los Angeles County finds indications of fraud are growing.
At a Miami-area news conference Monday, President Trump said he expects the war in Iran to end "very soon," but also called it "the beginning of building a new country."
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
The U.S. average gas price has jumped 48 cents since last week, with experts predicting that higher fuel costs could persist for months.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.
Rep. Eric Swalwell's landlord submitted a sworn declaration that he lives at her California property after rival gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer questioned his residency and eligibility to run for governor, CBS News California has exclusively learned.
At a Miami-area news conference Monday, President Trump said he expects the war in Iran to end "very soon," but also called it "the beginning of building a new country."
President Trump told CBS News the U.S. war with Iran is "very complete," and said the U.S. "could do a lot" about the Strait of Hormuz.
The preliminary U.S. intelligence assessment suggests that the U.S. is "likely" responsible for the bombing of the girls' school in Iran on Feb. 28.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Meal kit delivery firm HelloFresh will pay $7.5 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of misleading customers and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions.
With the help of her daughter and her 5th-grade class, CBS News California (KCAL) Investigative reporter Julie Watts investigates "Sephora Kids" concerns.
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
A trial has been set in the San Francisco Bay Area for a Florida woman accused of providing a cosmetic injection that killed a woman who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
Riverside County health officials have reported the second and third measles cases of the year, which they say could be connected to the county's first case that was reported last week.
A nonprofit that booked a Social Agent said it's a lot cheaper than hiring someone to do their social media full-time. A typical job runs about $200, with same-day delivery, and if clients already have footage, they can upload it and get a finished piece.
A California judge has tentatively stopped the state from canceling commercial licenses for more than 20,000 immigrant truck drivers.
The Fremont factory will still manufacture Model 3 and Y, but the space where Model S and X are made will instead focus on mass production of Tesla's Gen 3 Optimus robots.
About 30% of San Francisco was without power at the height of the outage, according to utility provider PG&E.
The DMV said it is giving Tesla Motors 60 days to address its misleading use of "autopilot," or it could have its dealer license temporarily suspended.
The Boston Bruins earned their 13th straight victory at home, 2-1 over the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday night.
Kawhi Leonard scored 29 points, Bennedict Mathurin added 28 points, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the New York Knicks 126-118 on Monday night to climb back to .500 for the first time since early November.
Kolar, 27, had 30 receptions for 409 yards and four touchdowns in four years with the Baltimore Ravens.
Adrian Kempe scored his second goal of the game with 1:26 left in overtime to give the Los Angeles Kings a 5-4 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Joel Hofer made 22 saves for his fifth shutout of the season, Jonathan Drouin scored in his Blues debut and St. Louis beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-0 on Sunday night to sweep a four-game trip.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Along with the "True Lies" co-stars, the California Hall of Fame's new inductees will include Olympians Carl Lewis and Janet Evans and Mariachi Reyna de Los Ángeles.
A trial has been set in the San Francisco Bay Area for a Florida woman accused of providing a cosmetic injection that killed a woman who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
Shia LaBeouf, who was charged with battery after police say he punched several people outside a New Orleans bar earlier this month, was arrested again on Saturday.
A major warm-up is coming to Southern California. Potentially record-breaking heat could impact much of the region on Thursday and Friday. Temperatures are expected to be between 20 and 30 degrees above average.
Desmond Shaw flies to Los Angeles' St. Elmo Village for tonight's episode of Look At This!
The Pentagon said that an estimated 140 service members have been wounded during the conflict with Iran. Tom Wait reports.
During this year's Interfaith Passover Seder, leaders prayed for united peace as war rages in the Middle East. Laurie Perez reports.
L.A. County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said that Rihanna and her partner, ASAP Rocky, were inside a camper on their property when the shooting occurred. The camper was also struck by gunfire. Nicole Comstock reports.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.
