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Earvin Magic Johnson arrives at the Governors Awards on Friday, March 25, 2022, at the Dolby Ballroom in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

Report: Magic Johnson joins bid to purchase Denver Broncos

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Illustration on America and the Olympics by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

American exceptionalism at the Olympics

By David Bossie

Reaction to the death of Tommy Lasorda

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Magic Johnson company gives $2M to Grambling State

Associated Press

In this April 9, 2019, file photo, Magic Johnson speaks to reporters prior to an NBA basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Portland Trail Blazer in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Without basketball, Magic Johnson shifts focus to community

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers co-owner Stan Kasten, left, talks with manager Dave Roberts prior to the team's baseball game against the Colorado Rockies on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Stan Kasten has golden touch for Dodgers

By Thom Loverro

Magic Johnson’s 1992 Olympic jersey up for bid

Associated Press

PBWA selects Dwyane Wade as Magic Johnson Award winner

Associated Press

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver holds a news conference before Game 1 of basketball’s NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Toronto Raptors, Thursday, May 30, 2019, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Adam Silver reveals advice he’s given to Zion Williamson

Associated Press

Magic Johnson speaks to reporters prior to an NBA basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, in Los Angeles. Johnson abruptly quit as the Lakers' president of basketball operations Tuesday night, citing his desire to return to the simpler life he enjoyed as a wealthy businessman and beloved former player before taking charge of the franchise just over two years ago. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) ** FILE **

Magic Johnson on leaving Lakers: Rob Pelinka guilty of ‘betrayal’

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Los Angeles Lakers NBA basketball team general manager Rob Pelinka, left, introduces Frank Vogel as the Lakers new head coach at their training facility in El Segundo, Calif., Monday, May 20, 2019. (Scott Varley/The Orange County Register/SCNG via AP)

Vogel introduction caught up in ongoing Lakers drama

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

Magic Johnson, Larry Bird to get Lifetime Achievement Award

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, right, looks to shoot over Portland Trail Blazers center Enes Kanter during the first half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series Sunday, May 5, 2019, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)

Big man on court: Nikola Jokic showing off all his skills

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Magic Johnson firm’s plans at Detroit fairgrounds move ahead

Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers coach Luke Walton gestures during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, in Los Angeles. The Trail Blazers won 104-101. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Luke Walton out as Lakers coach after 3 losing seasons

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Magic Johnson wipes his eyes as he speaks to reporters prior to an NBA basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, in Los Angeles. Johnson abruptly quit as the Lakers' president of basketball operations Tuesday night, citing his desire to return to the simpler life he enjoyed as a wealthy businessman and beloved former player before taking charge of the franchise just over two years ago. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) **FILE**

Magic Johnson did the Lakers — and himself — a favor by stepping down

By Deron Snyder

Magic Johnson walks toward members of the Los Angeles Lakers' band as he leaves the building prior to an NBA basketball game between the Lakers and the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, in Los Angeles. Johnson abruptly quit as the Lakers' president of basketball operations Tuesday night, citing his desire to return to the simpler life he enjoyed as a wealthy businessman and beloved former player before taking charge of the franchise just over two years ago. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Analysis: Lakers have opportunity to open new chapter

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Tuesday Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward Jemerrio Jones, left, shoots as Portland Trail Blazers guard Evan Turner defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, April 9, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Harkless’ 3 sends Blazers past LA 104-101 after Magic quits

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

In this Tuesday, June 26, 2018 file photo,Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations, Earvin "Magic" Johnson, smiles as he introduces new draft players, Moritz Wagner, originally from Germany, and guard Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk, originally from Ukraine, at the UCLA Health Training Center in El Segundo, Calif. (Associated Press)

Magic Johnson resigns as Lakers’ president

By Greg Beachem - Associated Press