Sports Rewind: Dennis Rodman Returns to North Korea

Plus, Usain Bolt plans a three-peat.

Rodman Plans to Return to North Korea With Former NBA Players - Dennis Rodman made headlines for his budding friendship with North Korea President Kim Jong Un. Days after returning from his second trip to Korea, Rodman announced plans to return with team a former NBA players to play in two exhibition games in January for Kim’s birthday. (Photo: AP Photo/Jon Chol Jin)

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Dennis Rodman Returns to North Korea - Usain Bolt plans a three-peat, NFL settles concussion lawsuit, plus more. — Dominique ZonyééFormer NBA star Dennis Rodman is back in North Korea to hang out with his “friend” North Korean President Kim Jong Un. Rodman flew into Pyongyang on Tuesday, telling reporters that he will “try to bridge a gap with Americans and North Korea." Rodman shocked the nation in February when he met Kim during a visit with the Harlem Globetrotters.(Photo: AP Photo/Jon Chol Jin)

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LeBron James to Executive Produce Starz Sitcom - Two-time NBA champion and four-time MVP LeBron James is taking his talents to television. The Starz cable channel announced Tuesday that James will be an executive producer for a comedy series, Survivors Remorse, about two inner-city cousins who struggle with money, fame and making it out of the ‘hood.(Photo: John Shearer/Invision/AP, File)

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Drug Abuse Advocate Lawyer to Represent Lamar Odom in DUI Case - Kris Jenner hired attorney Robert Shapiro to represent Lamar Odom for his DUI case, according to TMZ. Following weeks of rumors of possible drug abuse, Odom was arrested for DUI on Aug. 30. (Photo: Miguel Aguilar, PacificCoastNews.com)

NFL Agrees to Settle Concussion Suit for $765 Million - The NFL settled a concussion law suit brought on by 4,500 retired players who all suffer from advanced dementia and other health problems for $765 million. The settlement will include $75 million for players or the families of players who have suffered cognitive injury. About $75 million will be set aside for baseline medical exams, and a $10 million research fund is also be established.(Photo: AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

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NFL Agrees to Settle Concussion Suit for $765 Million - The NFL settled a concussion law suit brought on by 4,500 retired players who all suffer from advanced dementia and other health problems for $765 million. The settlement will include $75 million for players or the families of players who have suffered cognitive injury. About $75 million will be set aside for baseline medical exams, and a $10 million research fund is also be established.(Photo: AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

Lawrence Taylor’s Son Released From Jail - NFL Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor may have had his own sexual assault legal issues back in 2010, but his son LT Jr. seems to following in his father’s footsteps. Taylor Jr.’s mother bonded him out of a Georgia jail Aug. 29 after his July 7 arrest for felony statutory rape, child molestation and sodomy.(Photo: Cobb County Sheriff Department)

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Lawrence Taylor’s Son Released From Jail - NFL Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor may have had his own sexual assault legal issues back in 2010, but his son LT Jr. seems to following in his father’s footsteps. Taylor Jr.’s mother bonded him out of a Georgia jail Aug. 29 after his July 7 arrest for felony statutory rape, child molestation and sodomy.(Photo: Cobb County Sheriff Department)

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James Blake Announces Retirement - After 14 years, a tearful James Blake announced his retirement from tennis at the opening press conference for the US Open on Monday. “I don't want to be dragged out of this game. I want to leave on my own terms," Blake told reporters.(Photo: Julian Finney/Getty Images)

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James Blake Announces Retirement - After 14 years, a tearful James Blake announced his retirement from tennis at the opening press conference for the US Open on Monday. “I don't want to be dragged out of this game. I want to leave on my own terms," Blake told reporters.(Photo: Julian Finney/Getty Images)

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’s Alleged Drug Problem - Lamar Odom has had a rough week: rumors about infidelity and a possible divorce from wife, Khloé Kardashian, then reports surfaced that he was missing and possibly binging on a crack cocaine. While the free agent has yet to confirm anything, the former Clipper’s agent told ESPN that the star is planning on returning to the NBA.(Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Usain Bolt Plans to Defend Olympic Sprint Titles - Usain Bolt announced Wednesday that he is planning to defend his 100-, 200- and 4x100-meter relay golds at the Rio de Janeiro Games in 2016. ''It would be the first time anybody has ever won three times in a row,'' Bolt said.(Photo: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

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Usain Bolt Plans to Defend Olympic Sprint Titles - Usain Bolt announced Wednesday that he is planning to defend his 100-, 200- and 4x100-meter relay golds at the Rio de Janeiro Games in 2016. ''It would be the first time anybody has ever won three times in a row,'' Bolt said.(Photo: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Anderson Silva Slams Floyd Mayweather Jr.  - UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva has beef with the undefeated boxing star Floyd Mayweather Jr. After Mayweather said that he has no idea who the Brazilian MMA star was, Silva struck back on the "Sway In The Morning" show Wednesday, saying he does not respect the five-division world champion, referring to him as “Papa Smurf.”(Photo: Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

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Anderson Silva Slams Floyd Mayweather Jr.  - UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva has beef with the undefeated boxing star Floyd Mayweather Jr. After Mayweather said that he has no idea who the Brazilian MMA star was, Silva struck back on the "Sway In The Morning" show Wednesday, saying he does not respect the five-division world champion, referring to him as “Papa Smurf.”(Photo: Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

Caron Butler Traded to Milwaukee Bucks - The two-time All-Star forward Caron Butler, just settling in on the Phoenix Suns, was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks less than two month after the first trade.(Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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Caron Butler Traded to Milwaukee Bucks - The two-time All-Star forward Caron Butler, just settling in on the Phoenix Suns, was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks less than two month after the first trade.(Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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U.S. Open Kicks Off - The U.S. Open, one of the oldest tennis championships in the world, kicked off Monday for a 15-day run at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, New York. Serena Williams will advance to the third round, and Venus Williams was knocked out in the second.(Photo: Mike Stobe/Getty Images for the USTA)

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U.S. Open Kicks Off - The U.S. Open, one of the oldest tennis championships in the world, kicked off Monday for a 15-day run at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, New York. Serena Williams will advance to the third round, and Venus Williams was knocked out in the second.(Photo: Mike Stobe/Getty Images for the USTA)

Scottie Pippen Not Prosecuted for June Assault - Former Chicago Bulls star Scottie Pippen will not be prosecuted for a June assault, in which he beat Camran Shafighi, 49. After investigating the situation, prosecutors concluded that Shafighi lied about his injuries, and it could not be determined whether Pippen was the aggressor or acting in self-defense.(Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

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Scottie Pippen Not Prosecuted for June Assault - Former Chicago Bulls star Scottie Pippen will not be prosecuted for a June assault, in which he beat Camran Shafighi, 49. After investigating the situation, prosecutors concluded that Shafighi lied about his injuries, and it could not be determined whether Pippen was the aggressor or acting in self-defense.(Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

Tiger Woods Is Feeling Better - Just four days after Tiger Woods dropped to his knees in agony with back pains, the No. 1 ranked champ is back: He announced at the Deutsche Bank Championship news conference Thursday that his back was much better. Sunday, however, was the third time this year Woods has shown physical discomfort on the golf course.(Photo: Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

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Tiger Woods Is Feeling Better - Just four days after Tiger Woods dropped to his knees in agony with back pains, the No. 1 ranked champ is back: He announced at the Deutsche Bank Championship news conference Thursday that his back was much better. Sunday, however, was the third time this year Woods has shown physical discomfort on the golf course.(Photo: Jeff Gross/Getty Images)