Cliff Robinson, the former Portland Trail Blazers all-star forward-turned-reality TV star, has died at the age of 53.
The basketball player’s death was announced by his alma mater, the University of Connecticut, on Twitter Saturday: “The UConn Basketball family mourns the loss of a legendary player and person, Clifford Robinson. Our thoughts and prayers are with Cliff’s family at this difficult time. Rest In Peace, Cliff.”
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The basketball player’s death was announced by his alma mater, the University of Connecticut, on Twitter Saturday: “The UConn Basketball family mourns the loss of a legendary player and person, Clifford Robinson. Our thoughts and prayers are with Cliff’s family at this difficult time. Rest In Peace, Cliff.”
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- 8/29/2020
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
Cliff Robinson, an early star in UConn’s rise to power and longtime top sixth man in the NBA, died Saturday. He was 53.
Robinson’s death was confirmed by UConn. No cause of death was given, though former Huskies coach Jim Calhoun said Robinson had a stroke 2 1/2 years ago.
“It’s really sad to hear of this, because he was one of my kids, my players, a guy I watched grow into a man,” Calhoun said. “It’s not an easy thing.”
Nicknamed Uncle Cliffy, Robinson played 18 seasons in the NBA and ...
Robinson’s death was confirmed by UConn. No cause of death was given, though former Huskies coach Jim Calhoun said Robinson had a stroke 2 1/2 years ago.
“It’s really sad to hear of this, because he was one of my kids, my players, a guy I watched grow into a man,” Calhoun said. “It’s not an easy thing.”
Nicknamed Uncle Cliffy, Robinson played 18 seasons in the NBA and ...
- 8/29/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Cliff Robinson, an early star in UConn’s rise to power and longtime top sixth man in the NBA, died Saturday. He was 53.
Robinson’s death was confirmed by UConn. No cause of death was given, though former Huskies coach Jim Calhoun said Robinson had a stroke 2 1/2 years ago.
“It’s really sad to hear of this, because he was one of my kids, my players, a guy I watched grow into a man,” Calhoun said. “It’s not an easy thing.”
Nicknamed Uncle Cliffy, Robinson played 18 seasons in the NBA and ...
Robinson’s death was confirmed by UConn. No cause of death was given, though former Huskies coach Jim Calhoun said Robinson had a stroke 2 1/2 years ago.
“It’s really sad to hear of this, because he was one of my kids, my players, a guy I watched grow into a man,” Calhoun said. “It’s not an easy thing.”
Nicknamed Uncle Cliffy, Robinson played 18 seasons in the NBA and ...
- 8/29/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
The ESPYs’ television broadcast only paints so much of the picture of what went down at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles from sports’ biggest award ceremony. Viewers at home saw Tracy Morgan host, celebrities like Sandra Bullock present and athletes including Drew Brees, Alex Morgan and Giannis Antetokounmpo receive awards, but they didn’t quite catch all the exciting moments left off TV. Here’s what they missed:
“Fresh Prince” Dwyane Wade: During a commercial break karaoke challenge, Wade showed his skills on the mic as he rapped along to “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” theme song. The retired basketball superstar laid down the rhymes from the comfort of his own seat, next to his wife, Gabrielle Union. “In West Philadelphia born and raised…” Wade rapped, filling in the remainder of the song with perfect memory as the lyrics cut out.
U.S. Women’s Soccer Pandemonium: The U.
“Fresh Prince” Dwyane Wade: During a commercial break karaoke challenge, Wade showed his skills on the mic as he rapped along to “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” theme song. The retired basketball superstar laid down the rhymes from the comfort of his own seat, next to his wife, Gabrielle Union. “In West Philadelphia born and raised…” Wade rapped, filling in the remainder of the song with perfect memory as the lyrics cut out.
U.S. Women’s Soccer Pandemonium: The U.
- 7/11/2019
- by Dano Nissen
- Variety Film + TV
The 2019 Espy Awards honored not only the best performances but also countless off-the-field achievements in the world of sports over the past year.
While the biggest names in the NFL, NBA and NHL were all in attendance, Wednesday night’s show was truly was a celebration of girl power — with the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team flying straight from their World Cup victory parade in New York City to Los Angeles to accept the final award of the night.
Over 3.9 million viewers watched Tracy Morgan host the 2019 Espys live on ABC, but TheWrap was inside the Microsoft Theater in downtown Los Angeles following the action from behind-the-scenes.
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U.S. women’s national soccer team own the night before they even arrive
The U.S. women’s national soccer team didn’t even have to...
While the biggest names in the NFL, NBA and NHL were all in attendance, Wednesday night’s show was truly was a celebration of girl power — with the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team flying straight from their World Cup victory parade in New York City to Los Angeles to accept the final award of the night.
Over 3.9 million viewers watched Tracy Morgan host the 2019 Espys live on ABC, but TheWrap was inside the Microsoft Theater in downtown Los Angeles following the action from behind-the-scenes.
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U.S. women’s national soccer team own the night before they even arrive
The U.S. women’s national soccer team didn’t even have to...
- 7/11/2019
- by Debbie Emery
- The Wrap
Just days after their second straight World Cup victory, the U.S. women’s national soccer team won Best Team at the 2019 Espys Awards hosted by Tracy Morgan on Wednesday night.
Other winners included Zion Williamson (Best College Athlete), soccer star Alex Morgan (Best Female Athlete), and Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Though the night’s nominees included luminaries like Serena Williams (who won for Best Female Tennis Player) and Kevin Durant, the biggest stars of the show were members of the women’s national soccer team, who arrived in L.A. from their World Cup Finals victory parade in New York City earlier Wednesday.
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Among other highlights, the St. Louis Blues’ Stanley Cup victory nabbed the team Best Comeback. And for the first time ever, all the nominees for Best Male Athlete — Patrick Mahomes, Mookie Betts,...
Other winners included Zion Williamson (Best College Athlete), soccer star Alex Morgan (Best Female Athlete), and Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Though the night’s nominees included luminaries like Serena Williams (who won for Best Female Tennis Player) and Kevin Durant, the biggest stars of the show were members of the women’s national soccer team, who arrived in L.A. from their World Cup Finals victory parade in New York City earlier Wednesday.
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Among other highlights, the St. Louis Blues’ Stanley Cup victory nabbed the team Best Comeback. And for the first time ever, all the nominees for Best Male Athlete — Patrick Mahomes, Mookie Betts,...
- 7/11/2019
- by Debbie Emery and Ross A. Lincoln
- The Wrap
The 2019 Espys brought out the stars in force to celebrate the best in sports as voted by the fans. Tracy Morgan hosted, quipping that it was one of the few rooms where everyone knew how the guests made their money. Watch his monologue above.
This year’s award winners:
Jimmy V Award for Perseverance: Rob Mendez
Pat Tillman Award for Service: Kirstie Ennis
Arthur Ashe Award for Courage: Bill Russell
Best Coach: Jim Calhoun
Best NFL Player: Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs
Best NBA Player: Giannis Antetounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks
Best Wnba Player: Breanna Stewart, Seattle Storm
Best Female Action Sports Athlete: Chloe Kim
Best Male Action Sports Athlete: Nyjah Huston
Best Female Athlete with a Disability: Allysa Seely
Best Male Athlete with a Disability: Mark Barr
Best Boxer: Canelo Álvarez
Best Mma Fighter: Daniel Cormier
Best Male Golfer: Brooks Koepka
Best Esports Moment: Timothy “oLARRY” Anselimo returns to 2K League...
This year’s award winners:
Jimmy V Award for Perseverance: Rob Mendez
Pat Tillman Award for Service: Kirstie Ennis
Arthur Ashe Award for Courage: Bill Russell
Best Coach: Jim Calhoun
Best NFL Player: Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs
Best NBA Player: Giannis Antetounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks
Best Wnba Player: Breanna Stewart, Seattle Storm
Best Female Action Sports Athlete: Chloe Kim
Best Male Action Sports Athlete: Nyjah Huston
Best Female Athlete with a Disability: Allysa Seely
Best Male Athlete with a Disability: Mark Barr
Best Boxer: Canelo Álvarez
Best Mma Fighter: Daniel Cormier
Best Male Golfer: Brooks Koepka
Best Esports Moment: Timothy “oLARRY” Anselimo returns to 2K League...
- 7/11/2019
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Sports legends from all over the country gathered at the Capitol Rotunda in Washington D.C. on Tuesday to pay tribute to George H.W. Bush. Those in attendance include Peyton Manning, Jack Nicklaus, Phil Mickelson, Mike Krzyzewski, Chris Evert, Jim Nantz, Fred Couples and Jim Calhoun. The body of the 41st President of the United States is lying in state in the Capitol Rotunda until his funeral service on Wednesday morning at the Washington National Cathedral where his son,...
- 12/4/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
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