Chappelle's Show catapulted me into a rare state of popularity and name recognition. But I had to take that opportunity, figure out where I wanted it to lead, and then run with it, all while making adjustments on the fly. Full Article at NPR

“This raises a real concern about what it could do to his pristine image,” Michael Levine, media expert and celeb publicist who has represented sports stars like Mike Tyson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, tells us. Full Article at Hollywood Life

Some of Paul Westhead’s best coaching Sunday took place before the Ducks ever took the court. A day earlier, the Oregon women’s basketball team had suffered its first loss of the season, to Wisconsin in controversial fashion. Full Article at The Register Guard

Abdul-Jabbar managing his illness Nov. 15: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar wants to be very clear that his cancer was caught early and that he's not dealing with a death sentence. Do you have a burning question about your favorite team or player? Full Article at MSNBC Sports

Last Thursday, Kobe Bryant passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and moved into second place on the all-time franchise scoring list (video here). Full Article at Los Angeles Times

MILWAUKEE -- Three guys in the stands have their shirts off and are jumping up and down at a Wisconsin sports event. One has their favorite player's number painted onto his chest and the other two are adorned with the initials of the player. Full Article at AOL Sports

Abdul-Jabbar managing his illness Nov. 15: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar wants to be very clear that his cancer was caught early and that he's not dealing with a death sentence. Do you have a burning question about your favorite team or player? Full Article at MSNBC Sports

Abdul-Jabbar managing his illness Nov. 15: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar wants to be very clear that his cancer was caught early and that he's not dealing with a death sentence. Do you have a burning question about your favorite team or player? Full Article at NBC Sports

Boston's Kevin Garnett shoots against the Knicks. Garnett's shot won the game for Boston, 107-105. Full Article at MSNBC Sports

Abdul-Jabbar managing his illness Nov. 15: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar wants to be very clear that his cancer was caught early and that he's not dealing with a death sentence. Do you have a burning question about your favorite team or player? Full Article at MSNBC

Abdul-Jabbar managing his illness Nov. 15: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar wants to be very clear that his cancer was caught early and that he's not dealing with a death sentence. Do you have a burning question about your favorite team or player? Full Article at NBC Sports

Abdul-Jabbar managing his illness Nov. 15: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar wants to be very clear that his cancer was caught early and that he's not dealing with a death sentence. Do you have a burning question about your favorite team or player? Full Article at NBC Sports

Abdul-Jabbar managing his illness Nov. 15: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar wants to be very clear that his cancer was caught early and that he's not dealing with a death sentence. Do you have a burning question about your favorite team or player? Full Article at NBC Sports

Abdul-Jabbar managing his illness Nov. 15: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar wants to be very clear that his cancer was caught early and that he's not dealing with a death sentence. Do you have a burning question about your favorite team or player? Full Article at NBC Sports

Abdul-Jabbar managing his illness Nov. 15: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar wants to be very clear that his cancer was caught early and that he's not dealing with a death sentence. Do you have a burning question about your favorite team or player? Full Article at MSNBC Sports

Abdul-Jabbar managing his illness Nov. 15: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar wants to be very clear that his cancer was caught early and that he's not dealing with a death sentence. Do you have a burning question about your favorite team or player? Full Article at NBC Sports

Abdul-Jabbar managing his illness Nov. 15: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar wants to be very clear that his cancer was caught early and that he's not dealing with a death sentence. Do you have a burning question about your favorite team or player? Full Article at NBC Sports

The Milwaukee Bucks have a long and not entirely unsuccessful history. Since joining the NBA in 1968, the franchise has won 13 division crowns and two conference titles and even managed to snag one NBA championship back in 1971. Full Article at Sports Blogs

Chicago forward John Salmons puts up a shot as Lakers center Andrew Bynum defends during the first half Thursday. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Mark J. Terrill LOS ANGELES - Until Thursday night, Pau Gasol had made more appearances this fall on "CSI: Miami" Full Article at Canoe