“The Day Sports Stood Still,” a documentary about the unprecedented sports shutdown of March 2020, will debut on March 24 on HBO Sports.
The film centers on NBA All-Star and NBA Players Association president Chris Paul, who is also an executive producer. At the time, Paul played point guard for Oklahoma City Thunder and was up against the Utah Jazz on March 11, 2020, when the game suddenly stopped. He’ll relive his journey over the last year, reflecting on living in quarantine, his crucial role in helping the NBA reopen and what it was like playing in “the bubble.”
It is directed and produced by Antoine Fuqua and executive produced by Ron Howard, Sara Bernstein and Marc Gilbar. Brian Grazer and Justin Wilkes also serve as producers.
The NBA bubble infamously had no Covid-19 cases over a three-month period, culminating in a championship season for the Lakers. Not all organizations were quite so successful.
The film centers on NBA All-Star and NBA Players Association president Chris Paul, who is also an executive producer. At the time, Paul played point guard for Oklahoma City Thunder and was up against the Utah Jazz on March 11, 2020, when the game suddenly stopped. He’ll relive his journey over the last year, reflecting on living in quarantine, his crucial role in helping the NBA reopen and what it was like playing in “the bubble.”
It is directed and produced by Antoine Fuqua and executive produced by Ron Howard, Sara Bernstein and Marc Gilbar. Brian Grazer and Justin Wilkes also serve as producers.
The NBA bubble infamously had no Covid-19 cases over a three-month period, culminating in a championship season for the Lakers. Not all organizations were quite so successful.
- 3/2/2021
- by Haley Bosselman
- Variety Film + TV
Earlier this week, the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (Ladf) hosted its 5th Anniversary Blue Diamond Gala, a star-studded evening that featured an exhilarating performance by world-renowned musician Bruno Mars.
Bruno Mars Rocks 5th Anniversary Blue Diamond Gala
Credit/Copyright: Bruno Mars
Equality trailblazers Billie Jean King and Ilana Kloss were honored during the event, which raised over $3 Million and was attended by over 2,000 guests.
The Los Angeles Dodgers Ownership Group presented the 2019 Blue Diamond Gala. The group includes Chairman Mark Walter, Earvin Magic Johnson, Todd Boehly, Robert “Bobby” Patton, Jr., Peter Guber, Billie Jean King, and Ilana Kloss.
The evening also included a welcome from Emmy-nominated actor, Anthony Anderson, introduction of the 2019 Los Angeles Dodgers, highlight of youth impacted by Ladf’s programs, and SportsNetLA hosts Joe Davis and Orel Hershiser, who helped bring awareness to Ladf’s important work. DJ Rashida and DJ Severe provided the soundtrack for the evening.
Bruno Mars Rocks 5th Anniversary Blue Diamond Gala
Credit/Copyright: Bruno Mars
Equality trailblazers Billie Jean King and Ilana Kloss were honored during the event, which raised over $3 Million and was attended by over 2,000 guests.
The Los Angeles Dodgers Ownership Group presented the 2019 Blue Diamond Gala. The group includes Chairman Mark Walter, Earvin Magic Johnson, Todd Boehly, Robert “Bobby” Patton, Jr., Peter Guber, Billie Jean King, and Ilana Kloss.
The evening also included a welcome from Emmy-nominated actor, Anthony Anderson, introduction of the 2019 Los Angeles Dodgers, highlight of youth impacted by Ladf’s programs, and SportsNetLA hosts Joe Davis and Orel Hershiser, who helped bring awareness to Ladf’s important work. DJ Rashida and DJ Severe provided the soundtrack for the evening.
- 6/14/2019
- Look to the Stars
Magic Johnson is strongly refuting an ESPN report that he bullied Lakers staffers during his time as an exec with the organization -- saying, "it never happened." Just hours after ESPN published the bombshell report, Magic appeared on SportsCenter to address it, explaining that if the allegations were true, he would've been called into Jeanie Buss' office to deal with the incidents. "Do you think Jeanie Buss would allow me to abuse the employees?...
- 5/28/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Magic Johnson doesn't have a reputation as a "bully" in the Dodgers organization -- at least according to Justin Turner who tells TMZ Sports, "He's been great to me." Johnson has been under fire over an ESPN report which dove into the dysfunction within the L.A. Lakers organization -- it painted Magic as a jerk who would often berate his staff. One staffer told ESPN, "He used intimidation and bullying as a way of showing authority.
- 5/28/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Comedian Brody Stevens left an impact on not just the comedy world, but the baseball world, too.
Stevens died of an apparent suicide at the age of 48 on Friday, according to The Blast, which obtained a 911 call to his home — and it wasn’t long before tributes began flooding in for the star.
The comedian and actor, who had parts in movies like The Hangover and The Hangover Part II, has long been an avid baseball fan, and according to the New York Times, he even played on a college scholarship at Arizona State University.
The Sun Devils remembered their...
Stevens died of an apparent suicide at the age of 48 on Friday, according to The Blast, which obtained a 911 call to his home — and it wasn’t long before tributes began flooding in for the star.
The comedian and actor, who had parts in movies like The Hangover and The Hangover Part II, has long been an avid baseball fan, and according to the New York Times, he even played on a college scholarship at Arizona State University.
The Sun Devils remembered their...
- 2/24/2019
- by Rachel DeSantis
- PEOPLE.com
The Dodgers will pay tribute to the late Don Newcombe this season ... stitching a special No. 36 patch on their uniforms for all of 2019 -- the team announced Thursday. The legendary pitcher -- one of the most important black athletes in Mlb history -- died Tuesday at the age of 92 ... and the team says they plan to honor him on their jerseys. Team president Stan Kasten says the patch will be on every uniform beginning on...
- 2/21/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
The wife of L.A. Dodgers star Justin Turner claims her beloved miniature pinscher was savagely murdered by a neighbor's German shepherd ... and now she's suing the guy for letting it happen. Kourtney Turner -- aka Kourtney Pogue -- claims her pet, Dior, was chillin' at her L.A. home on Nov. 7, 2016, when a "vicious and aggressive" dog named Sonny got onto the property and attacked. Kourtney claims the dog's owner knew Sonny got violent...
- 11/12/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Here it is ... this is what Justin Turner's face looks like without his glorious red beard. Drink it in. The Los Angeles Dodgers star was grubbin' with his wife Kourtney Turner at Vivian’s Millennium Cafe in Studio City on Friday afternoon (that place is delicious, Btw) ... and he was basically unrecognizable. It's kinda weird, right? Of course, the Dodgers are still reeling from that World Series loss to the Boston Red Sox ... and...
- 11/3/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Disappointed in this year's World Series games?? Here's something that'll cheer you up ... the players' smokin' hot Wags!!! Boston and L.A. haven't played the most competitive W.S. so far ... but they've hit plenty of home runs off the diamond -- just look at their wives and girlfriends!!! Justin Turner's wife, Kourtney Turner, steals the show ... but Kike Hernandez's fiance, Mariana Vicente, and Alex Wood's wife, Suzanna Villarreal, came to play too. In Boston's lineup,...
- 10/27/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
The Lapd has reached out to several L.A. Dodgers stars -- including Yasiel Puig, Justin Turner and Clayton Kershaw -- to make sure their homes are protected during the World Series ... unlike last year. Remember, Puig's home was hit by burglars during Game 7 of the 2017 World Series -- and cops have said the suspects specifically targeted the place because they knew he'd be at Dodger Stadium at the time. L.A. Rams wide receiver...
- 10/23/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
The balls were flying at Clayton Kershaw's charity ping pong tournament on Thursday ... and if you've ever wanted to see your favorite celebs freaking out over some table tennis, you're in luck. The Dodgers ace -- rockin' a retro outfit that would make the '80s proud -- hosted his closest celeb friends for the super competitive tourney at Dodger Stadium ... and it's clear nobody's taking it easy. This year's tourney had Matthew McConaughey, Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher,...
- 8/24/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Every year, Kershaw’s Challenge, the non-profit organization led by Los Angeles Dodgers’ star pitcher Clayton Kershaw and his wife Ellen, kick off PingPong4Purpose – bringing together dynamic festivities, competitive ping pong, and more with all-star athletes, A-list entertainers, fans, friends and family, supporters and the greater Los Angeles community – for a magnanimous evening to raise funds supporting vital domestic and international programs for children and families.
The 6th Annual PingPong4Purpose will take place the evening of Thursday, August 23rd at Dodger Stadium. Tickets and VIP packages are available now, with proceeds supporting their beneficiaries, the Dream Center and Just Keep Livin' Foundation's initiatives in Los Angeles, and International Justice Mission’s initiatives in the Dominican Republic.
One of the marquee events anticipated every summer in Los Angeles, with some wild ping pong showdowns courtesy of SPiN and featuring their signature Ping Pong Pros, a silent auction, delicious treats,...
The 6th Annual PingPong4Purpose will take place the evening of Thursday, August 23rd at Dodger Stadium. Tickets and VIP packages are available now, with proceeds supporting their beneficiaries, the Dream Center and Just Keep Livin' Foundation's initiatives in Los Angeles, and International Justice Mission’s initiatives in the Dominican Republic.
One of the marquee events anticipated every summer in Los Angeles, with some wild ping pong showdowns courtesy of SPiN and featuring their signature Ping Pong Pros, a silent auction, delicious treats,...
- 7/26/2018
- Look to the Stars
This week, the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (Ladf) hosted its Fourth Annual Blue Diamond Gala, a star-studded evening that featured an exhilarating performance by multi-award winning, platinum-selling singer-songwriter John Legend.
John Legend Performs At Fourth Annual Blue Diamond Gala
Credit/Copyright: Getty Images for Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation
Comedy icons Arsenio Hall and George Lopez emceed the evening, which raised over $2.2 Million and was attended by 1,700 guests.
The Los Angeles Dodgers Ownership Group presented the 2018 Blue Diamond Gala. The group includes Mark Walter, Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Todd Boehly, Robert “Bobby” Patton, Jr., and Peter Guber. Serving as this year’s event chairs were Emily and Teddy Greenspan, Terri and Eric Holoman, William McMorrow, Stephanie and Nicholas Sandler, Sarah and Kurt Rappaport, Cindy Starrett and Allan Bates, and Renata and Ken Simril.
Attendees included Los Angeles Dodgers Owners Mark Walter, Todd Boehly, Robert “Bobby” Patton, Jr., and Peter Guber, Manager Dave Roberts,...
John Legend Performs At Fourth Annual Blue Diamond Gala
Credit/Copyright: Getty Images for Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation
Comedy icons Arsenio Hall and George Lopez emceed the evening, which raised over $2.2 Million and was attended by 1,700 guests.
The Los Angeles Dodgers Ownership Group presented the 2018 Blue Diamond Gala. The group includes Mark Walter, Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Todd Boehly, Robert “Bobby” Patton, Jr., and Peter Guber. Serving as this year’s event chairs were Emily and Teddy Greenspan, Terri and Eric Holoman, William McMorrow, Stephanie and Nicholas Sandler, Sarah and Kurt Rappaport, Cindy Starrett and Allan Bates, and Renata and Ken Simril.
Attendees included Los Angeles Dodgers Owners Mark Walter, Todd Boehly, Robert “Bobby” Patton, Jr., and Peter Guber, Manager Dave Roberts,...
- 6/13/2018
- Look to the Stars
Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher proved once again that they’re one of the cutest couples in Hollywood on Wednesday when the duo cheered on the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The couple looked happy while twinning in matching white, personalized jerseys with the team’s name on the front.
The event also proved to everyone who’s really number one in the Kutcher family home.
.@aplusk and Mila Kunis in the house! They'll be announcing tonight's #Dodger lineup! ð... Head to https://t.co/zd8Ug5wiTe to watch! ð... pic.twitter.com/17GJB3i4j2
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) October 19, 2016
//platform.
The couple looked happy while twinning in matching white, personalized jerseys with the team’s name on the front.
The event also proved to everyone who’s really number one in the Kutcher family home.
.@aplusk and Mila Kunis in the house! They'll be announcing tonight's #Dodger lineup! ð... Head to https://t.co/zd8Ug5wiTe to watch! ð... pic.twitter.com/17GJB3i4j2
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) October 19, 2016
//platform.
- 10/20/2016
- by Alexia Fernandez
- PEOPLE.com
[[tmz:video id="0_1sst7s5c"]] Think the Dodgers were stoked to take a 2-1 lead in the Nlcs Tuesday night??? Hell Yeah!! Check out Yasiel Puig, Adrian Gonzalez and Justin Turner in the locker room after beating up on the Cubs last night ... they're pretty excited. At one point, A-Gon tries to remind the guys to take it "one game at a time" -- but it's clear, Puig's got his eyes on the bigger prize! Read more...
- 10/19/2016
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
It sucks for kids when your mom is in jail -- but Dodgers star Justin Turner did a really cool thing this weekend ... helping the children of inmates celebrate the holidays ... and even handing out gifts. Turner went to the L.A. County Jail in Lynwood, CA as part of a program that rewards female inmates who enroll into educational programs while doing their time. But this time the reward was for the kids --...
- 12/22/2015
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
L.A. Dodgers 3rd baseman Justin Turner shoulda oxy-cuted the massive pimple on his leg -- because it got infected ... and things got so bad, he was taken to the Emergency Room!!! It's pretty gross ... Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said Turner noticed something was wrong on his inner thigh on Sunday -- and was given medicine, but it didn't heal. In fact, things got even worse -- so, he was taken to an emergency room...
- 7/29/2015
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Legendary broadcaster Vin Scully will continue his unprecedented run as the broadcaster for the Los Angeles Dodgers. In an announcement made inside the stadium during the Dodgers game on Tuesday, it was revealed that the 86-year-old will return next summer for his 66th season with the team. Also read: DirecTV Swings Back at TWC in Dodgers Showdown, Blasts TWC's ‘Excess’ The announcement came via Dodgers players Justin Turner, Yasiel Puig and Hyun-Jin Ryu during the second inning on Tuesday night. Team broadcaster Alanna Rizzo showed up on the video boards in the stadium saying that there was “breaking news.” Ryu made the announcement.
- 7/30/2014
- by Jason Hughes
- The Wrap
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