Carlos Abundez, 35, is facing federal smuggling charges after U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers made the discovery.

He didn't glide across courts with Michael Jordan's air or dazzle the world with Magic Johnson's smile. Bird's appeal came from the hardwood itself, his relentless hustle and his blue-collar demeanor.

A San Ysidro man was charged Wednesday in San Diego federal court with attempting to smuggle 14 exotic toucans across the U.S ...

Carlos Abundez allegedly attempted to smuggle 14 live toucans across the U.S.-Mexico border. The birds are protected and can ...

Carlos Abundez was charged with smuggling 14 endangered toucans into the U.S., hiding them cruelly in his car's dashboard. He ...

The No. 1 overall pick in the 1991 NBA Draft out of UNLV said Converse’s original idea was to have him share the screen with ...

"He's outing me at my home in front of all my friends and family" - Reggie Miller recalls when trash-talking Larry Bird backfired originally appeared on Basketball Network. Who's the greatest ...

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NBA great Larry Bird once hesitated to spending $60,000 on a Mercedes even after earning roughly $20 million during his Boston Celtics days. The frugal stance—quietly delivered four decades ago ...

Gary Payton admits Bird was the only one who made him think twice about talking trash: "I didn't get discouraged by MJ, I didn't get discouraged by Reggie Miller" ...

Boston Celtics great Larry Bird has held the title for the longest of time. When it comes to white players in the NBA, he is generally regarded as the best in h ...