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HIV/AIDS Leading Killer of Childbearing-Age Women: WHO Needle-Exchange Funding Bill Criticized Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay : Basketball great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is being treated for chronic myeloid leukemia and has been given an encouraging prognosis.

Socialite Khloe Kardashian's basketball star husband Lamar Odom has been targeted in a new lawsuit, by a woman who accuses the athlete of crashing into her car and leaving her disabled.

Talk about forward-thinking. The Lakers, during their 50 seasons in Los Angeles, can lay claim to two of the best forwards ever to wear a pair of high-tops: Elgin Baylor and James Worthy.

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is being treated for a rare form of leukemia, and the basketball great said his prognosis is encouraging.

Atlanta Hawks guard Joe Johnson and Los Angeles Clippers center Chris Kaman were named the NBA's Eastern and Western Conference players of the week, respectively, for the period ending November 8. In four games, Johnson averaged 20.0 points, 6.5 rebounds and 3.3 assists to help the Hawks to a 3-1 record.

Orlando 74, Oklahoma City 102: The poor shooting , short-handed Magic plus the hot Thunder equals this, from Stan Van Gundy: "We have no defensive toughness and right now we aren't a very good team.

Monday, November 09, 2009 at 7:45 a.m. Read more: Entertainment , Gossip Girls , Hayden Panettiere , Celebrity Sightings , Star Style , Television Getting in some sports-infused action, Hayden Panettiere was spotted living it up at the Los Angeles Lakers vs.

It's time to release my latest NBA Power Poll. You'll notice a few changes at the top.

But first, some good news. It's being reported by The Times' Mike Bresnahan that Pau Gasol's hamstring has been declared "tear-free" after more test results finally arrived .

The reeling New Orleans Hornets kick off a tough, three- game road trip Sunday by facing the reigning NBA Champion LA Lakers at Staples Center.

He wouldnt dare call it one, but it sure looked like an audition.LeBron James scored 33 points in his only visit to Madison Square Garden this season, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 100-91 win against the Knicks on Friday night.James has long been rumored even expected to want to play for the Knicks in 2010, and he clearly already feels at ...

Caption: Lindsay Lohan leaves the Staples Center after watching the LA Lakers play the Clippers Los Angeles, California .... LOHAN BLASTS 'DEADBEAT' DAD LINDSAY LOHAN has posted a bitter Twitter attack against her father MICHAEL, branding him a "disgusting, deadbeat dad". Lohan flew into a rage after her dad leaked tearful phone conversations ...

Iverson leaves Grizzlies den Allen Iverson #3 of the Memphis Grizzlies staands on the court in the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on November 6, 2009 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.

Laker Sasha Vujacic will call the W Hollywood Residences home when the building opens in mid-January. He has purchased a two-bedroom condo in the 15-story building.

When he's on his game, Lakers forward Ron Artest is arguably the NBA's best defensive player.

Disappointed with the production at his two-guard spot, New Orleans Hornets Coach Byron Scott said Saturday he'd start Devin Brown Sunday night against the defending world champion Los Angeles Lakers and put Morris Peterson on the inactive list.

The LA Lakers rallied from 51-49 down at the halfway point to sink the Memphis Grizzlies 114-98 at Staples Center.

New Orleans Hornets guard Chris Paul falls to the floor as he grabs the basketball in front of Toronto Raptors forward Amir Johnson and teammate guard Bobby Brown in the first half.

Even Allen Iverson is worried whether his tumultuous debut week with the Memphis Grizzlies has poisoned his relationship with another coach.