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Michael Hopwood experienced his share of discrimination growing up in Compton in southern Los Angeles County in the 1950s and ‘60s. He wasn’t about to let another inequity 45 years later tarnish the ...

Tim Grover, the legendary trainer who worked closely with both Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant ... His focus was purely on execution. Kobe’s approach was that of a student of the game.

Michael Jordan followed orders without question, while Kobe Bryant demanded every detail—Tim Grover explains the mindset ...

The FX comedy series “English Teacher” has been renewed for Season ... Over the first season, Evan navigates his relationships, his students and his fellow faculty and tries to answer the ...

Jon Ebeling alleged that “English Teacher” creator Brian Jordan Alvarez sexually assaulted him. FX gave the second season a green light anyway. Entertainment Reporter Entertainment Reporter ...

They’re known by one name, a nickname or initials. LeBron. Kareem. Mailman. Kobe. MJ. Dirk. Wilt. The Arizona Republic will keep pace with Durant becoming the eighth player in NBA history to ...

MOSCOW, Tenn. — An elementary school teacher was arrested this week after allegedly kneeing a Pre-K student in the back and leaving him crying in the school’s hallway. On Tuesday, Fayette ...

FX has renewed its comedy series English Teacher for a second season, despite ongoing sexual assault allegations against its creator and star, Brian Jordan Alvarez. The show, which debuted in ...