Lakers introduce Mike Brown as head coach in El Segundo, California
Mike Brown, the new head coach for the Los Angeles Lakers, addresses the media during his introductory news conference at the team's training facility in El Segundo, California on May 31, 2011. Brown replaced Lakers coach Phil Jackson, who retired at the end of this season. UPI/Jim Ruymen
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A firefighter battling one of the hundreds of ongoing Australian bushfires has died in Tasmania, officials said.
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Fires raging across Tasmania have razed more than 100 properties, with some residents stranded in evacuation centers or on beaches, officials say.
The 2011-12 NBA season started late but finished with the long-anticipated crowing of LeBron James and the Miami Heat as NBA champions.
Kobe Bryant took charge with 31 points Friday in helping the Los Angeles Lakers give Coach Mike D'Antoni a win in his debut, 114-102 over Phoenix.
New Los Angeles Lakers Coach Mike D'Antoni admitted Thursday to being surprised that he was selected for the job over Phil Jackson.
Mike D'Antoni will replace Mike Brown as coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, the NBA team announced.
Phil Jackson is on the brink of coming back to coach the Los Angeles Lakers, a team source told the Los Angeles Times.
Kobe Bryant's 27 points helped Los Angeles pull away in the second half Friday and the Lakers ended a tumultuous day by downing Golden State 101-77.
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