Lil Wayne finally got some good news -- he won't have to serve any time behind bars in Arizona ... after he finishes his jail stint in New York. Moments ago, an Arizona judge sentenced the rapper to three years probation for his role in a 2008 drug bust at a U.S. Border Patrol checkpoint. Under the deal, Wayne pleaded guilty to one count of possession of a dangerous drug. Wayne -- who appeared in court today through a video link from his NY jail -- will begin his sentence after he's released from Rikers Island ... where he's doing time for a gun charge. As we previously reported, Border Patrol agents claimed they found a ton of drugs inside the rapper's tour bus -- including weed, coke and ecstasy. … [Read more...] about Lil Wayne — Sentenced in AZ While Serving in NY
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Knicks Legend Willis Reed, Hall of Famer, Dead At 80
Gallery Launch Gallery Getty Knicks legend Willis Reed , arguably the greatest player in the history of the organization, has died at the age of 80, the team confirmed on Tuesday. No cause of death was reaveled ... but Reed had been ill, battling congestive heart failure, longtime NYC columnist Peter Vescey reported. "The Knicks organization is deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved Captain, Willis Reed," the Knicks said in a statement. "As we mourn, we will always strive to uphold the standards he left behind -- the unmatched leadership, sacrifice and work ethic that personified him as a champion among champions." Our Captain. pic.twitter.com/AbtA7FhLvW — NY_KnicksPR (@NY_KnicksPR) March 21, 2023 @NY_KnicksPR "His is a legacy that will live forever. We ask everyone to please respect the family’s privacy during this difficult time." Simply put, Willis was one of the best hoopers to ever step foot on the hardwood. … [Read more...] about Knicks Legend Willis Reed, Hall of Famer, Dead At 80
Paul George Suffers Nasty Knee Injury Against Thunder, Leaves Arena On Cart
Courtesy of NBA Scary moment for Paul George on Tuesday night ... he suffered a gnarly knee injury in the Clippers' game against the Thunder -- and his status going forward is now in question. George hurt his leg in the fourth quarter of the contest against OKC -- as he was coming down from grabbing a rebound. Broadcast cameras showed when he landed on the court, he awkwardly bumped into Luguentz Dort ... causing his knee to bend backward. Here’s the play where Paul George suffered what appears to be a leg injury. pic.twitter.com/k0JbXyrXvn — Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) March 22, 2023 @TomerAzarly The 32-year-old immediately crumpled to the court in pain. Trainers tended to him for several minutes, before they helped him off the floor. George didn't appear able to put any pressure on the leg. Clips head coach Ty Lue didn't have much of an update on his star after the game -- but, reportedly, George was seen leaving Crypto.com Arena on a cart … [Read more...] about Paul George Suffers Nasty Knee Injury Against Thunder, Leaves Arena On Cart