Magic Johnson All-Star Charity Basketball
Game
WHEN: Aug. 6, 6 p.m.
WHERE: Pauley Pavilion
WHAT: The game will include current and former NBA stars Magic
Johnson, Gary Payton, Cedric Ceballos, Shawn Kemp, Shareef
Abdur-Rahim, Baron Davis, Vin Baker, Tracy McGrady and more. A
slam-dunk contest will precede the game. The event ““ part of
the “Midsummer Night’s Magic Weekend” that
includes a benefit concert at the Los Angeles Tennis Center and a
Mardi Gras at Paramount Studios ““ is an annual fund-raiser
hosted by the Magic Johnson Foundation, a non-profit organization
aimed at helping those living in the inner city. The festivities
will benefit the Magic Johnson Foundation Taylor Michaels
Scholarship Fund. Tickets go on sale June 19. Those wishing to buy
tickets should contact Ticketmaster or the Magic Johnson Foundation
at (310) 338-8110. Prices range from $10 to $100.
Mercedes-Benz Cup
WHEN: July 24-30
WHERE: L.A. Tennis Center
WHAT: Among those making an appearance at the tournament will be
two-time Los Angeles winner and former Wimbledon champion Richard
Krajicek; reigning U.S. and Australian Open champion Andre Agassi;
2000 ATP Tour Champions Race No. 1 Gustavo Kuerten; former L.A.
winner Michael Chang; and Marcelo Rios, the first South American
ranked No. 1 by the APT Tour. The event features a 32-player
singles tournament and a 16-team doubles competition. Previous
winners of the Mercedes-Benz Cup include Krajicek, Chang, Agassi,
Pete Sampras, Jim Courier, John McEnroe, Jimmy Connors and Arthur
Ashe. The event will benefit the Southern California Tennis
Association, which runs leagues, and programs for 300,000 juniors
and 50,000 adults and seniors. For ticket information, call (310)
824-1010, ext. 251, or (877) LaTENNIS.