Sports Rewind: Mike Tyson On the "Verge Of Dying"

Plus, Lamar Odom is allegedly addicted to crack.

Mike Tyson Is on the “Verge of Dying” - Lamar Odom allegedly addicted to crack, former Knicks champion Dean Meminger dead from possible overdose, and more sports news. —Dominique ZonyééMike Tyson admitted Friday at a press conference in New York that he was lying to everyone about his sobriety. "I want to live my sober life. I don't want die,” he confessed. “I'm on the verge of dying, because I'm a vicious alcoholic.” The boxing champ has had three stints in rehab.(Photo: Fight Network)

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Mike Tyson Is on the “Verge of Dying” - Lamar Odom allegedly addicted to crack, former Knicks champion Dean Meminger dead from possible overdose, and more sports news. —Dominique ZonyééMike Tyson admitted Friday at a press conference in New York that he was lying to everyone about his sobriety. "I want to live my sober life. I don't want die,” he confessed. “I'm on the verge of dying, because I'm a vicious alcoholic.” The boxing champ has had three stints in rehab.(Photo: Fight Network)

Lamar Odom Is Headed to Spanish Court - Lamar Odom finally got his head back into the game, but this time he will not be on American soil. The former Clippers star signed a two-month deal with the Spanish basketball club Baskonia. Odom, who is an NBA free agent, could make his Spanish debut in a game this Saturday.(Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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Lamar Odom Allegedly Addicted to Crack Cocaine - Lamar Odom has been battling a crack cocaine addiction for the past two years, according to TMZ. Odom allegedly did a three-week stint at a San Diego rehab facility a year ago. His wife, Khloe Kardashian, kicked him out of their home Wednesday, initiating a separation, after he refused an intervention. According to TMZ, neither has filed for divorce.(Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Former Titan Keith Bulluck Arrested - Former Tennessee Titans running back Keith Bulluck was arrested on felony robbery charges early Sunday morning after a cab driver accused him of taking money during an argument in Nashville, Tennessee. Bulluck was arrested and released on $10,000 bond within hours of the incident. He is due to appear in court on Sept. 26.(Photo: Law Enforcement)

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Former Titan Keith Bulluck Arrested - Former Tennessee Titans running back Keith Bulluck was arrested on felony robbery charges early Sunday morning after a cab driver accused him of taking money during an argument in Nashville, Tennessee. Bulluck was arrested and released on $10,000 bond within hours of the incident. He is due to appear in court on Sept. 26.(Photo: Law Enforcement)

Former New York Knicks Champion Dean Meminger Found Dead - Dean “The Dream” Meminger, who helped the Knicks win the 1973 title, was found dead in his New York City hotel room Friday from a possible overdose. Meminger was 65 years old and had a history of drug and alcohol abuse. He almost died in a rooming house fire where he was allegedly smoking crack back in 2009.(Photo: Brad Barket/Getty Images)

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Former New York Knicks Champion Dean Meminger Found Dead - Dean “The Dream” Meminger, who helped the Knicks win the 1973 title, was found dead in his New York City hotel room Friday from a possible overdose. Meminger was 65 years old and had a history of drug and alcohol abuse. He almost died in a rooming house fire where he was allegedly smoking crack back in 2009.(Photo: Brad Barket/Getty Images)

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Aaron Hernandez Indicted - A Bristol County, Massachusetts, grand jury indicted ex-Patriots baller Aaron Hernandez, 23, on murder charges Thursday.  Prosecutors claim Hernandez orchestrated the shooting death of Odin Lloyd, 27, in June. Separately, a gun with the ballistics matching a Boston killing has been linked to Hernandez after it was discovered in the car of Jailene Diaz-Ramos in Springfield, Massachusetts, following an investigation of a June car crash.(Photo: Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

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Allen Iverson - A.I. inked a record deal with Universal at the turn of the millennium. Though he never released a full-length album, he dropped a controversial single titled "40 Bars."(Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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Allen Iverson to Announce Retirement - Allen Iverson is ready to formally retire from the NBA, where he hasn’t played since 2010. Rumors stirred of Iverson’s retirement in January 2013 when the four-time scoring champion tweeted: “My dream has always been to complete my legacy in the NBA.”(Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

J.R. Smith's New Tattoo - J.R. Smith is known on the court for his skills and his body art.  The New York Knicks guard commissioned Rihanna’s famed tattoo artist Bang Bang NYC for his Egyptian pharaoh index finger tattoo. Smith shared his new body art Wednesday with his fans on Instagram.(Photo: JR Smith via Instagram)

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J.R. Smith's New Tattoo - J.R. Smith is known on the court for his skills and his body art.  The New York Knicks guard commissioned Rihanna’s famed tattoo artist Bang Bang NYC for his Egyptian pharaoh index finger tattoo. Smith shared his new body art Wednesday with his fans on Instagram.(Photo: JR Smith via Instagram)

Chris Paul Elected NBA Players’ Union President - Clippers star Chris Paul was elected the new NBA players’ union president Wednesday, after serving on the board as the vice president for the past four years. Paul is replacing former president Derek Fisher.(Photo: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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Chris Paul Elected NBA Players’ Union President - Clippers star Chris Paul was elected the new NBA players’ union president Wednesday, after serving on the board as the vice president for the past four years. Paul is replacing former president Derek Fisher.(Photo: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

President Obama Welcomes ’73 Miami Dolphins to White House - President Obama welcomed the 1972-1973 Miami Dolphins to the White House Tuesday. The Dolphins are the only NFL team to have a perfect season, including a Super Bowl victory.(Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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President Obama Welcomes ’73 Miami Dolphins to White House - President Obama welcomed the 1972-1973 Miami Dolphins to the White House Tuesday. The Dolphins are the only NFL team to have a perfect season, including a Super Bowl victory.(Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Von Miller Suspended - Von Miller, a two-time Pro Bowl pick, was suspended for six games today for violating the Denver Broncos; policy on substance abuse. While Miller did not test positive for drugs, he was cited for spilled and tampered urine samples. His suspension will begin Aug. 31.(Photo: John Leyba/The Denver Post/Getty Images)

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Von Miller Suspended - Von Miller, a two-time Pro Bowl pick, was suspended for six games today for violating the Denver Broncos; policy on substance abuse. While Miller did not test positive for drugs, he was cited for spilled and tampered urine samples. His suspension will begin Aug. 31.(Photo: John Leyba/The Denver Post/Getty Images)

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Denver Nuggets Star Ty Lawson Arrested for Domestic Violence - Ty Lawson traded in his Nuggets blue for an orange jumpsuit Saturday after police arrested him and his pregnant girlfriend Ashley Pettiford for domestic violence. According to police reports, the feud ignited when Pettiford overheard Lawson on the phone with a female. Lawson is due back in court Friday.  (Photo: Denver Police Department)

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Denver Nuggets Star Ty Lawson Arrested for Domestic Violence - Ty Lawson traded in his Nuggets blue for an orange jumpsuit Saturday after police arrested him and his pregnant girlfriend Ashley Pettiford for domestic violence. According to police reports, the feud ignited when Pettiford overheard Lawson on the phone with a female. Lawson is due back in court Friday. (Photo: Denver Police Department)

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Wade Davis's LGBT Group - Former NFL player Wade Davis, who came out as gay after he retired from the sport, will now become an activist for LGBT rights. Davis is joining forces with the advocacy group You Can Play to help improve the atmosphere for LGBT athletes. (Photo: D Dipasupil/Getty Images)

Dwyane Wade @DwyaneWade - Tweet: Wow!!! Stunned!!! Saddened as a father!!! Some1 make sense of this verdict for me right now please!!! Don't worry I'll wait...  (Photo:  Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)

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Dwyane Wade's Foundation Sued - Andrea Alexander filed a $50,000 lawsuit against Dwyane Wade’s Wade's World charity foundation. Alexander claims that while she attended Wade’s 2012 "Chicago Has Talent" event, a high school drummer crashed into her. Wade’s foundation has not replied.

Le’Veon Bell Expected to Miss Eight Weeks - Pittsburg Steelers rookie running back Le’Veon Bell is expected to be out for six to eight weeks if season-ending surgery is not required. Bell suffered a Lisfranc injury to his right foot Monday night. The Steelers are waiting a second opinion.(Photo: Rob Carr/Getty Images)

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Le’Veon Bell Expected to Miss Eight Weeks - Pittsburg Steelers rookie running back Le’Veon Bell is expected to be out for six to eight weeks if season-ending surgery is not required. Bell suffered a Lisfranc injury to his right foot Monday night. The Steelers are waiting a second opinion.(Photo: Rob Carr/Getty Images)

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