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03/17/2021
There hasn’t been much news recently on HBO’s dramatic series about the “Showtime” Los Angeles Lakers of the 1980s, based on Jeff Pearlman’s 2014 book. The project doesn’t even have a title yet.
However, the cast just made an addition in what will presumably be an important role for the series. As reported by Deadline’s Nellie Andreeva, Academy Award winner Adrien Brody will portray legendary coach Pat Riley, who coached the Lakers to four NBA championships during his nine seasons leading the team. Riley also won the NBA’s Coach of the Year award and coached eight All-Star teams while he was with Los Angeles.
Join us for a special live sportswriting event with Wright Thompson
Gavin Cooney will host a live episode of Behind The Lines. By Adrian Russell Friday 12 Mar 2021, 9:08 AM Mar 12th 2021, 9:08 AM 3,743 Views 0 Comments
ON BEHIND THE LINES, we’re lucky enough to chat to some of our favourite sports journalists about their careers and the writing that inspired them.
The podcast series, hosted by Gavin Cooney, is heading for 70 episodes and is shaped by our member-only sportswriting WhatsApp group.
Involvement is worth it alone for the huge recommended reading list, which Gavin has amassed from his back catalogue of interviews.
Former Laker coach recalls the ups and downs of life as an NBA coach
Paul Westhead recalls coaching the Lakers, the Bulls, the Denver Nuggets, Loyola Marymount and nearly two dozen other basketball teams in “Speed Game: My Fast Times in Basketball. Photo by David Fairchild (DavidFairchildStudio.com)
by Paul Teetor
When Paul Westhead was interviewing for an assistant coaching job with the Orlando Magic back in 2003, head coach Johnny Davis asked him a tough question: “I hear from some people you’re a genius, and I hear from others you’re crazy. Which one is true?”
Westhead paused, realizing the wrong answer could kill his chances.
‘Yikes’: Aunt Jemima Products Return With New Name and Logo And Social Media Disdain
By Tommy ChristopherFeb 10th, 2021, 8:00 am
PepsiCo announced a new name and package for its Aunt Jemima products, which were pulled last year over the brand’s racist origins. The new look wasn’t for everyone, if social media reactions are any indication.
In June, the brand was part of a wave of products that were revamped when companies suddenly woke up to over a hundred years of complaints about racism. On Tuesday, PepsiCo announced the change in a press release:
PepsiCo, Inc., today announced the debut of Pearl Milling Company, the new name of the pancake mix and syrup varieties previously found under the Aunt Jemima brand.