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CBS's "Secret Celebrity Renovation" has drafted Shaquille O'Neal for its second season. Shaq talks "above luxury" reveals and true "Flashdance" love.

Vanessa Bryant: "False. (DeMar DeRozan) is not the face of the Kobe line. No one is."

Brittney Griner, WNBA star and Team USA Olympian, was sentenced to nine years in Russian prison after pleading guilty to drug charges.

Brittney Griner's trial is over. As for what's next? The answer is that, after any appeal, she will likely be transported to a Russian penal colony.

Marijuana use in America is mainstream and it's used by many pro athletes. But that doesn't matter in Russia where the drug laws are "draconian."

USA TODAY Sports' Jeff Zillgitt breaks down the legacy of NBA legend Bill Russell.

Basketball Hall of Famer Bill Russell won 11 NBA championships in 13 years with the Boston Celtics. The five-time NBA MVP died at 88

NBA players past and present paid their respects to the 11-time NBA champion and five-time MVP winner.

It was tough not to be awed by Bill Russell because of who he is and what he represents – a team-first champion with a courageous social conscience.

Bill Russell will be remembered as an historic NBA player. His greatest feat was being one of the most significant civil rights heroes of our time.