Mobile UPI  |   About UPI  |   UPI en Español  |   UPI Arabic  |   UPIU  |   My Account
Search:
Go

Sports News

Magic Johnson: Talk-show hosts should keep jobs

Oct. 10, 2008
Magic Johnson says he's outraged that a pair of Minneapolis talk radio hosts accused him of faking AIDS.
Related Stories from UPI.com

NBA: Atlanta 99, Orlando 85

ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 29 (UPI) -- Joe Johnson helped Atlanta dominate the third quarter Wednesday and the Hawks pulled away for a 99-85 whipping of Orlando.

Claim: Magic Johnson 'faked' AIDS

MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 10 (UPI) -- Minneapolis radio personalities Chris Baker and Langdon Perry have alleged that former NBA star Magic Johnson faked AIDS, a newspaper report said.

Obama gains support from black radio

WASHINGTON, July 27 (UPI) -- Black radio talk show hosts are providing vital support for likely Democratic U.S. presidential nominee Barack Obama, political observers say.

'Magic' Johnson to invest in condo project

NASHVILLE, Oct. 8 (UPI) -- Basketball hall-of-famer Earvin "Magic" Johnson is expected to announce soon that he will invest in the Gulch, a Nashville-area development project.

'Magic' Johnson invests in Little Havana

MIAMI, Oct. 11 (UPI) -- Earvin "Magic "Johnson is investing in a $120 million condominium project in Miami's Little Havana section, the former Los Angeles Lakers star said.

XM Radio signs up NASCAR's Johnson

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 (UPI) -- XM Satellite Radio said Wednesday NASCAR star Jimmie Johnson will join its program lineup.

Magic Johnson Foundation holds gala

LOS ANGELES, July 12 (UPI) -- The Magic Johnson Foundation is honoring Russell Simmons, Sean "P. Diddy" Combs, Quincy Jones, Tavis Smiley, Star Jones-Reynolds and Muhammad Ali.

Magic sues promoter

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 27 (UPI) -- Former Lakers star Magic Johnson is suing a sports promoter over a soured deal for the basketball legend to play in two exhibition games in New Mexico.

Magic Johnson will lead Hollywood parade

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 9 (UPI) -- Basketball legend Magic Johnson will be the Grand Marshal of the 73rd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce said Thursday.

Magic Johnson statue planned at alma mater

EAST LANSING, Mich., Oct. 2 (UPI) -- Michigan State announced Thursday the school will dedicate a statue of Magic Johnson, who led the Spartans to the 1979 NCAA title.

Lincoln Mercury signs Magic Johnson

DEARBORN, Mich., July 15 (UPI) -- Basketball great Earvin "Magic" Johnson said Tuesday in Dearborn, Mich., he agreed to a multiyear endorsement deal with Ford's Lincoln Mercury division.
1 of 25
President Obama awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom in Washington
View Caption
President Barack Obama awards the the Presidential Medal of Freedom to singer/songwriter Bob Dylan during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House in Washington on May 29, 2012. The Medal of Freedom is our NationÕs highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. UPI/Kevin Dietsch