ERIC ADELSON – ESPN THE MAGAZINE Standing at the podium, he smiles while waving at the masses gathered on the century-old steps beneath him. “Thank you,” he yells to the mob. “Thank you for your support.” He looks across Pennsylvania Avenue to those chanting his name and notices that passengers on a sightseeing bus are [...]

By Steve Shay With the snip of a scissors the purple ribbon dropped and Brandon Roy basketball court was reborn Wednesday afternoon. The refurbished outdoor court, south of the Delridge Community Center, was once the healthy hangout for the Portland Trailblazer who fans call “Broy.” The court was renamed in his honor. “It’s incredible to [...]

By John Horn, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer Basketball all-star Tracy McGrady certainly enjoys a good life. “Am I spoiled?” he asks. “Yes, I’m spoiled.”McGrady’s first paycheck came from Adidas in a $500,000 endorsement deal, and his first job was playing in the NBA. The Houston Rockets guard/forward lives in a mansion, has no shortage [...]

Reigning NHL most valuable player Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals took to the ice Monday night, hosting nearly 100 youth hockey players age 6 to 14 in the Crazy Eights Skills Session at Kettler Capitals Iceplex in Arlington, Va. Ovechkin skated for an hour with the youth hockey players, joining them in drills, passing [...]