Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Kuna's Indian Creek Elementary School puts on wax museum - Kuna Melba News

Kuna's Indian Creek Elementary School puts on wax museum - Kuna Melba News
02/29/2012
Kuna Melba NewsKuna's Indian Creek Elementary School puts on wax museumKuna Melba NewsHistorical figures ranged from sports (Michael Jordan, Babe Ruth), presidents (George Washington, Abraham Lincoln) and science (George Washington Carver and Marie Curie) to flight (Orville and Wilbur Wright, Neil Armstrong) and inventors (Thomas Edison ...and more »
The NBA East at the Halfway Point - Rant Sports
02/29/2012
Kansas City StarThe NBA East at the Halfway PointRant SportsIf Michael Jordan keeps his job as GM, he better hope they get the first overall pick. You never hear anything about his basketball game, but sophomore John Wall is averaging 16.9 points, 5.1 rebounds and 7.8 assists. Those aren't bad numbers for a ...Western Conference wins the 2012 NBA All-Star GameExaminer.comLeBron's critics rejoice over All-Star gaffeFS FloridaThe Inescapable HeatSports Centralall 344 news articles »
MJ's mansion on the market - (blog)
02/29/2012
MJ's mansion on the marketCSNChicago.com (blog)Basketball legend Michael Jordan has officially put his Highland Park home on the market. Just how much is this nine-bedroom, 15 bath, four half-bath, five fireplace monstrosity of a house worth? The Chicago Tribune reports that property is listed at ...

Wolves Finish LA Tour With Lakers - KABC

Wolves Finish LA Tour With Lakers - KABC
02/29/2012
Los Angeles TimesWolves Finish LA Tour With LakersKABCBryant passed Hall of Famer and six-time champion Michael Jordan for the most points (271) scored in an All-Star Game and also tied Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bob Cousy and Jordan for the most All-Star starts in NBA history with 13. The NBA's leading scorer ...Separating the Nows of the NBA from the ThensBleacher ReportScouting Report: Wolves at LakersTimberwolves.comall 7 news articles »
Michael Jordan selling Chicago-area estate for $29 million - USA TODAY
02/29/2012
Chicago TribuneMichael Jordan selling Chicago-area estate for $29 millionUSA TODAYBy Tom Weir, USA TODAY None of us can "Be Like Mike" when it comes to matching what Michael Jordan did on the basketball court. But the chance now exists to move into his Chicago-area home. That's the asking price for Jordan's longtime family home in ...Michael Jordan lists suburban mansion for $29 millionChicago TribuneFor just $29 million, you can own Michael Jordan's suburban Chicago estateYahoo! Sports (blog)Page 2 Realty: Wanna buy Michael Jordan's house?ESPNWashington Post (blog) -Forbesall 273 news articles »
Lair Jordan up for grabs - Adelaide Now
02/29/2012
The GuardianLair Jordan up for grabsAdelaide NowMichael Jordan's house in Chicago has been put on the market for $27 million. Yes, that's a basketball stadium down the bottom. Source: AP Basketball: ANYONE who salivated over Michael Jordan's rookie collector card as a kid might suffer a head ...Find out what you missed overnight in our Thursday Sports FixHerald SunPrecedent plays a big role in assessing credentials for Hall of Fame considerationSI.comall 1,466 news articles »

Hornets' coach doesn't think Rose's Bulls in Jordan's class - Chicago Tribune

Hornets' coach doesn't think Rose's Bulls in Jordan's class - Chicago Tribune
02/29/2012
Chicago TribuneHornets' coach doesn't think Rose's Bulls in Jordan's classChicago Tribune"They do a really good job and they are on their way, but I played against (Michael) Jordan and (Scottie) Pippen and (Dennis) Rodman, and that was a different beast. If you didn't watch yourself, when they called out Jordan's name, you'd get caught up ...Rip to start; Williams says UC not the sameChicago Sun-Times (blog)About the Chicago BullsSports Chat PlaceChicago Bulls: First Half Report CardRant SportsChicago Daily Herald -Sportsvibe -ChicagoNow (blog)all 474 news articles »
Mailbag: Another sign that Howard wants out
02/29/2012
NBCSports.comMailbag: Another sign that Howard wants outNBCSports.comBeyond that, LeBron mentioned in his pregame interviews in Orlando how his nature is to facilitate, get others involved, play more like a Magic Johnson than a Michael Jordan. I think that's what made LeBron's pass (and turnover) so confounding to Kobe ...Does Dwight Howard, the NBA's best center, know his place?Yahoo! Sports (blog)Stars set to shine in the Magic KingdomMissouri Sports MagazineDwight Howard Trade Rumors: Desire to Join Nets Proves Winning Isn't EverythingBleacher ReportBoston Herald -Minneapolis Star Tribune -Vibeall 1,344 news articles »
Konerko gets real - Chicago Tribune
02/29/2012
Chicago TribuneKonerko gets realChicago Tribune... Ventura's speech Michael Jordan at White Sox spring training: 1994 Michael Jordan at White Sox spring training: 1994 Photos: White Sox at spring training Photos: White Sox at spring training Proof came in Rios' low score for 18 holes: 126.and more »

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

What's up with former Phoenix Suns' Michael Holton - AZ

What's up with former Phoenix Suns' Michael Holton - AZ
02/29/2012
What's up with former Phoenix Suns' Michael HoltonAZ Central.comQ: How was it in Chicago with a young Michael Jordan? A: He broke his foot and they wanted him to sit out the season. He showed up for practice and basically it was a "I don't know why you signed that guy" statement toward me.
Phil Jackson Q&A: Michael Jordan's flu game - ESPN (blog)
02/29/2012
Phil Jackson Q&A: Michael Jordan's flu gameESPN (blog)By Dave McMenamin Even though it's been nearly 10 years since Michael Jordan played his last All-Star game in 2003, you couldn't watch this year's All-Star game in Orlando without getting a heavy dose of MJ nostalgia. The Lakers' Kobe Bryant had a lot ...
Melissa "MJ" Johannsen's NYFW Wrap Up - Pedestrian TV (blog)
02/29/2012
Melissa "MJ" Johannsen's NYFW Wrap UpPedestrian TV (blog)we salute Alice Springs native Melissa Johannsen for embracing the initials she shares with Michael Jackson, Michael Jordan, Mick Jagger, Marc Jacobs and Milla Jovovich. Better known as MJ, the seventeen year old was first scouted in an Adelaide ...

• Trademark Disputes

• Trademark Disputes
02/28/2012
• Trademark DisputesCRIENGLISH.comAs the dispute over the iPad trademark rages on between the US tech giant Apple and Chinese technology firm Proview, the US basketball legend Michael Jordan has sued Qiaodan Sports - a Chinese sportswear company, for the unauthorized use of his name.and more »
1-on-1 Interview With Former Chicago Bull And The 2000 4th Overall Draft Pick ... - Rant Sports
02/28/2012
1-on-1 Interview With Former Chicago Bull And The 2000 4th Overall Draft Pick ...Rant SportsAP E- Recently in an interview you said that Michael Jordan was, "one of the dirtiest players I ever played but since he's so great, that comes across as greatness." What makes you think this? When did you play against him? M- Michael and I had the ...
Can Mavericks survive second-half sprint? - Fort Worth Star Telegram
02/28/2012
Fort Worth Star TelegramCan Mavericks survive second-half sprint?Fort Worth Star TelegramWhat took coach Mike D'Antoni so long to play Lin, considering how much the Knicks struggled at point guard before his emergence? Jordan can't build a team: How can someone as great as Michael Jordan fail in his bid to build a team?and more »

Bryant breaks his nose - The Age

Bryant breaks his nose - The Age
02/28/2012
The AgeBryant breaks his noseThe AgeKobe Bryant moved past Michael Jordan to become the all-time leading NBA All-Star game scorer but the milestone proved costly as the Los Angeles Lakers superstar suffered a broken nose on Sunday. The 33-year-old American Bryant fractured his nose in ...Great expectations in NBA's second halfESPNJamie Samuelsen: Three Absurd Ideas to Fix NBA All-Star WeekendCBS Localall 8 news articles »
NIKE, INC. : Jordan Brand Fabulous 23 Party - 4-traders
02/28/2012
NIKE, INC. : Jordan Brand Fabulous 23 Party4-tradersHip-hop artist T-Pain performed for the crowd that included Michael Jordan, Jordan Brand athletes Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, Dwyane Wade, Joe Johnson, Josh Freeman, LaMarr Woodley, Jimmy Rollins and April Holmes as well as basketball stars Kobe ...and more »
First Cup: Tuesday - ESPN (blog)
02/28/2012
First Cup: TuesdayESPN (blog)It explains why Bryant stayed in the game to ensure he broke Michael Jordan's record to become the NBA's all-time points leader in All-Star games. It explains why LeBron James has taken rightful criticism for passing up the game-winning play, ...

Monday, February 27, 2012

Sportsday Live - breaking sports news - BBC Sport

Sportsday Live - breaking sports news - BBC Sport
02/27/2012
Sportsday Live - breaking sports newsBBC SportHe surpassed Michael Jordan as the match's all-time scorer but suffered a bloody nose in the third quarter in a challenge with the Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade. Bryant and the West beat the East 152-149 in the game in Florida.and more »
The Greater Goal: Messi's Free Kick Or Ronaldo's Backheel? - The Smoking Section
02/27/2012
The Smoking SectionThe Greater Goal: Messi's Free Kick Or Ronaldo's Backheel?The Smoking SectionMichael Jordan didn't give fair warning when he jammed home a missed Scottie Pippen free throw. Peyton Manning won't apologize for disrupting defenses when he calls audibles at the last second. So when FC Barcelona striker Leo Messi caught defenders ...and more »
2012 Oscars: 5 Things I Learned - Moviefone
02/27/2012
Globe and Mail2012 Oscars: 5 Things I LearnedMoviefoneMichael Jordan is no longer a sophomore at North Carolina. Here's quite a few more things that "are new." 2.) Every actor should attend the Academy Awards as the next character he or she happens to be promoting. Sacha Baron Cohen, as his character in ...Is Kobe Bryant now the Meryl Streep of the NBA?ESPNAP News in Brief at 5:58 am ESTPlain Dealerall 7,881 news articles »

Bryant has 'nasal fracture' from All-Star hit - Twin Falls Times-News

Bryant has 'nasal fracture' from All-Star hit - Twin Falls Times-News
02/27/2012
Bryant has 'nasal fracture' from All-Star hitTwin Falls Times-NewsA bloodied Bryant scored 27 points, moving past Michael Jordan as the career scoring leader in the game. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) The Los Angeles Lakers say Kobe Bryant has a "nasal fracture" after he was smacked in the nose by Dwyane Wade during the ...and more »
What Streams Most At Amazon? The Bodyguard , Amazon Studios Originals and ... - Wired News (blog)
02/27/2012
What Streams Most At Amazon? The Bodyguard , Amazon Studios Originals and ...Wired News (blog)... test movies from its Amazon Studios program, Whitney Houston's film debut The Bodyguard , both dubbed and subtitled versions of the original Swedish The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo , the Michael Jordan and Bugs Bunny vehicle Space Jam and more.
The Call For a College Basketball All-Star Game - Keeping It Heel
02/27/2012
The Call For a College Basketball All-Star GameKeeping It HeelDr.J, Michael Jordan, Dominique Wilkins in the dunk contest. The game was played with a sense of pride. Sure the game never had the "real game" feel the entire time and the score was usually something crazy by the end. What it has turned out to be is a ...

Kobe sets scoring mark as West wins - The Augusta Chronicle

Kobe sets scoring mark as West wins - The Augusta Chronicle
02/27/2012
Kobe sets scoring mark as West winsThe Augusta ChronicleKobe Bryant took Michael Jordan's record, then nearly lost the game to LeBron James. Kobe Bryant passed Michael Jordan as the All-Star Game's all-time scoring leader. Bryant and the best of the West held off a furious East comeback, winning 152-149 in ...
Brooks, Thibodeau enjoy All-Star coaching job
02/27/2012
Brooks, Thibodeau enjoy All-Star coaching jobSI.comGREAT NIGHT FOR BRYANT: Kobe Bryant surpassed Michael Jordan as the All-Star game's greatest scorer. Bryant broke Jordan's record of 262 points on a dunk with 4:57 left in the third quarter. That gave him 20 points for the game.and more »
MVP Kevin Durant, Kobe Bryant help West win All-Star Game - ESPN
02/27/2012
MVP Kevin Durant, Kobe Bryant help West win All-Star GameESPNBryant scored 27 points, moving past Michael Jordan as the career scoring leader in the game, Kevin Durant had 36 in an MVP performance, and the Western Conference held on for a 152-149 victory over the East on Sunday night.

Sunday, February 26, 2012

Durant powers West to NBA All-Star win - SBS

Durant powers West to NBA All-Star win - SBS
02/27/2012
Durant powers West to NBA All-Star winSBSKevin Durant scored 36 points as the Western Conference held on to beat the Eastern Conference 152-149 in the 61st NBA All-Star Game in Florida on a night when Kobe Bryant broke Michael Jordan's career points record. Durant, who was named most valuable ...
NBA All Star Game: MVP Durant, West hold off East again
02/27/2012
NBA All Star Game: MVP Durant, West hold off East againSportsNOLA.comBryant had 27 points and broke Michael Jordan's All-Star scoring record, while LeBron James led the East with 36 points but didn't take either of his side's final two shots. Bryant's 271 points in 14 career All-Star Games passed Jordan's old record of ...
Durant shines brightest to lead West to All-Star victory
02/27/2012
Moneycontrol.comDurant shines brightest to lead West to All-Star victoryMoneycontrol.comMaking his 14th appearance, Bryant also enjoyed a special night by surpassing Michael Jordan as the leading scorer in All-Star Game history. Bryant had 27 points and now has 271 in total to move ahead of Jordan's 262. Griffin scored 22 points and ...Durant says winning All-Star MVP a childhood dreamBoston.comall 2 news articles »

Video game NBA Jam has its legion of followers — boom shakalaka - Denver Post

Video game NBA Jam has its legion of followers — boom shakalaka - Denver Post
02/26/2012
Video game NBA Jam has its legion of followers — boom shakalakaDenver PostThe Bulls were good on there but didn't have Michael Jordan because of his rival licensing deal. So the designers had Scottie Pippen play with Horace Grant, the power forward whose prominence in both real game and video games led to the oft-recited ...
NBA: 1993 All-Star Game a magical moment for Utah - Salt Lake Tribune
02/26/2012
NBA: 1993 All-Star Game a magical moment for UtahSalt Lake Tribune21, 1993, Karl Malone and John Stockton led the West to a 135-132 overtime victory over the East in a game featuring seven members of the original Dream Team, including Michael Jordan. Malone scored 28 points on 11-for-17 shooting and grabbed 10 ...and more »

Sheila Tighe recalls a special era in Staten Island women's basketball

Sheila Tighe recalls a special era in Staten Island women's basketball
02/26/2012
SILive.comSheila Tighe recalls a special era in Staten Island women's basketballSILive.com"We were filming Michael Jordan one day, Charles Barkley the next," said Tighe. "Larry Bird. It was like a who's who." Jordan, Barkley and Bird obviously have their places in Springfield already. Now Tighe will have one, a marker in history for someone ...
NBA All-Star Game back in SLC? Not anytime soon, Jazz say - Salt Lake Tribune
02/26/2012
NBA All-Star Game back in SLC? Not anytime soon, Jazz saySalt Lake TribuneNineteen years ago, Michael Jordan braved Utah's winter chill and was joined by many of the biggest names to play the sport during the past 20 years. Shaquille O'Neal, Charles Barkley, Isiah Thomas, Dominique Wilkins, Hakeem Olajuwon, David Robinson ...and more »
There's a touch of Pippen in the way Iguodala plays - Cherry Hill Courier Post
02/26/2012
Philadelphia InquirerThere's a touch of Pippen in the way Iguodala playsCherry Hill Courier PostSure, the Bulls had Michael Jordan, but the young Iguodala was drawn to Pippen, who did a little bit of everything — passing, scoring, rebounding, defending, forcing turnovers, dunking — whatever it took to help his team win.Trade talk over, Andre Iguodala at ease with Sixers—for nowSportingNews.comall 40 news articles »

Saturday, February 25, 2012

NBA: 11 Most Embarrassing and Awkward Moments of All-Star Weekend's Past - Bleacher Report

NBA: 11 Most Embarrassing and Awkward Moments of All-Star Weekend's Past - Bleacher Report
02/25/2012
Bleacher ReportNBA: 11 Most Embarrassing and Awkward Moments of All-Star Weekend's PastBleacher ReportMichael Jordan is the symbol of basketball excellence, so to see an old version of MJ in a Washington Wizards uniform was bad enough but no one expected this. Jordan's rare moment of turbulence is documented for your viewing pleasure.
Kobe Bryant Says He's Better Than Michael Jordan, Second to Wilt Chamberlain ...
02/25/2012
SportsGridKobe Bryant Says He's Better Than Michael Jordan, Second to Wilt Chamberlain ...NESN.comMichael Jordan was lucky No. 3, by Bryant's count. Bryant is entitled to his opinion, but the really entertaining part was how he phrased his list. "Who are the five greatest NBA players of all time?" he said. "Think about it.Video: Kobe Bryant Claims He's Better Than Michael Jordan?Lakers NationUh-Oh: Video Surfaces Of Kobe Bryant Saying He's Better Than Michael JordanSportsGridKobe Bryant puts himself ahead of Michael Jordan, behind Wilt on NBA all-time ...Larry Brown SportsBleacher Report -Los Angeles Timesall 33 news articles »
Magic's All-Star moment still has impact - ESPN
02/25/2012
The GuardianMagic's All-Star moment still has impactESPNHis one-on-one defensive play against longtime rivals Michael Jordan and Isiah Thomas late in the contest, along with three straight 3-pointers in the fourth, made him the easy MVP pick. "I think everything happens for a reason, and I believe Magic was ...Magic Johnson: 20 years on from an All-Star game that changed basketballThe Guardian (blog)After 20 years with HIV, Magic Johnson still assists in curbing AIDS' stigma ...Plain DealerHawks' Johnson to miss All-Star GameFOXSports.comall 42 news articles »

Ex-champ Vince Carter still dunk contest fan - ESPN (blog)

Ex-champ Vince Carter still dunk contest fan - ESPN (blog)
02/25/2012
Ex-champ Vince Carter still dunk contest fanESPN (blog)Carter lists Julius Erving, Dominique Wilkins, Michael Jordan and JR Rider as his favorite dunk showmen. You can see their influence in his spectacular routine during the 2000 contest. He borrowed from Dr. J and Jordan with a variation of the ...
NBA All-Star game back in SLC? Not anytime soon, Jazz say - Salt Lake Tribune
02/25/2012
NBA All-Star game back in SLC? Not anytime soon, Jazz saySalt Lake TribuneNineteen years ago, Michael Jordan braved Utah's winter chill and was joined by many of the biggest names to play the sport during the last 20 years. Shaquille O'Neal, Charles Barkley, Isiah Thomas, Dominique Wilkins, Hakeem Olajuwon, David Robinson ...
NBA Slam Dunk Contest: Competition Has Long History Of Memorable Moments - SB Nation
02/25/2012
SB NationNBA Slam Dunk Contest: Competition Has Long History Of Memorable MomentsSB NationThe Slam Dunk Contest is where the nation fell in love with Spud Webb, where they were first thrilled by Michael Jordan on a national level and where Jason Richardson and Nate Robinson became stars. The contest dates back to the 1976 ABA All-Star Game, ...NBA Slam Dunk Contest 2012: Paul George Will Save All-Star WeekendBleacher ReportLeBron doesn't care for dunk contestFort Worth Star Telegram (blog)LeBron: For a million bucks, "I would consider" dunk contestOrlando Sentinel (blog)Sportsnet.ca -Mobile Sports Report -NESN.com (blog)all 352 news articles »

West still home to NBA's best competition - FS Florida

West still home to NBA's best competition - FS Florida
02/25/2012
FS FloridaWest still home to NBA's best competitionFS FloridaAnd throughout the Western Conference's post-millennial, post-Michael Jordan renaissance, the Los Angeles Lakers and San Antonio Spurs have stood out as the class of the league. The Kobe Bryant-led Lakers have won five titles — three straight from ...and more »
On the runway to success in flight - China Daily
02/25/2012
China DailyOn the runway to success in flightChina DailyOver the years, McBride has played host to royalty and many celebrities, such as basketball legend Michael Jordan, pop star Michael Jackson, and Bill Clinton, at that time a US presidential hopeful. She says her team "fully understands the security and ...and more »
NBA's Bobcats Having A Historically Bad Season - WBUR
02/25/2012
Yahoo! SportsNBA's Bobcats Having A Historically Bad SeasonWBURBut last season, owner Michael Jordan decided the team couldn't contend for a championship. So, he traded his best players – Gerald Wallace and Stephen Jackson – for first round draft picks. Steve Kerr is an NBA analyst with TNT.Don't Beware the BobcatsWall Street Journal (blog)all 44 news articles »

Friday, February 24, 2012

TrueHoop TV All-Star Edition 2/24 10:19 ET - ESPN

TrueHoop TV All-Star Edition 2/24 10:19 ET - ESPN
02/25/2012
ESPNTrueHoop TV All-Star Edition 2/24 10:19 ETESPNRT @Rio113: At this Michael Jordan party wit my bro @QRich ....this def a good look! Errybody up in here! Con unas amigas! DC is going to be crazy tonight!! http://t.co/RG16edbn Happy and proud of my lil bro @PG30_MIA in the Rising Stars game.Cleveland Cavaliers' Kyrie Irving wins MVP honors in Rising Stars Challenge ...Plain Dealerall 267 news articles »
All-Star Notes: Jazz's Jeremy Evans dreams of capturing dunk crown - Salt Lake Tribune
02/25/2012
All-Star Notes: Jazz's Jeremy Evans dreams of capturing dunk crownSalt Lake TribuneAnd he spent 30 minutes Friday basking in the glow of his newfound popularity, answering questions about everything from his childhood dunking hero — Michael Jordan — to whether he can actually touch the top of the backboard — no, but he's only 12 ...and more »
Kobe Bryant puts himself ahead of Michael Jordan, behind Wilt on NBA all-time ... - Larry Brown Sports
02/25/2012
FanIQ (blog)Kobe Bryant puts himself ahead of Michael Jordan, behind Wilt on NBA all-time ...Larry Brown SportsIn a video from last summer's Drew League that Jersey Chaser shares with us, Kobe gets caught saying he believes he's the second-greatest player in the NBA's history, behind Wilt Chamberlain and ahead of Michael Jordan. Kobe, who was frustrated with ...Jordan vs Kobe [infographic] - The Games They Dropped 50 or MoreFanIQ (blog)all 2 news articles »

The Rundown: Syphilis runs rampant, Ray J dishes, more - Qcity metro

The Rundown: Syphilis runs rampant, Ray J dishes, more - Qcity metro
02/24/2012
Qcity metroThe Rundown: Syphilis runs rampant, Ray J dishes, moreQcity metroAnd in really-bad-idea-in-the-first-place news: John Edwards sex tape to be destroyed. (Oh, sure. And no copies are hanging around out there, right?) • Michael Jordan is suing a Chinese apparel company for unauthorized use of his name.and more »
'Racing Dreams': Kids put pedal to the metal early - New York Daily News
02/24/2012
New York Daily News'Racing Dreams': Kids put pedal to the metal earlyNew York Daily NewsIn parts of the country where they have a little more real estate, preteens dream of becoming the next Dale Earnhardt the way New York kids dream of becoming the next Michael Jordan. "Racing Dreams," an exceptionally incisive documentary, follows three ...and more »
Forget Jordan, Stern Says NBA Has Never Seen Anything Like 'Linsanity' - CBS Local
02/24/2012
CBS LocalForget Jordan, Stern Says NBA Has Never Seen Anything Like 'Linsanity'CBS LocalNot even Michael Jordan. "I haven't done a computation, but it's fair to say that no player has created the interest and the frenzy in this short period of time, in any sport, that I'm aware of like Jeremy Lin has," Stern said Thursday.David Stern: Jeremy Lin's Popularity 'Fascinating,' Unique In NBA HistorySI.comall 2 news articles »

Jeremy Lin Rookie Card Fetches $21850 In eBay Auction - Huffington Post

Jeremy Lin Rookie Card Fetches $21850 In eBay Auction - Huffington Post
02/24/2012
Jeremy Lin Rookie Card Fetches $21850 In eBay AuctionHuffington PostTo put that into perspective, ungraded Michael Jordan rookie cards often sell for less than $600. That's not to say the newfound Knicks star has eclipsed Jordan in popularity: the sale of one Jordan card in perfect condition fetched $100000, ...and more »
Ranking the 2012 All-Star Class with the NBA's Best of All-Time - Bleacher Report
02/24/2012
Bleacher ReportRanking the 2012 All-Star Class with the NBA's Best of All-TimeBleacher Report1996 or the Appearance of the Legendary Terrell Brandon In the late 90s we saw the talent pool in the NBA thin out as the players of the early 90s were either retiring (Michael Jordan), or, more likely aging like milk (Hakeem Olajuwon).
Spring Airlines Set up a List of Passengers They Decline to Serve
02/24/2012
Spring Airlines Set up a List of Passengers They Decline to ServeCRIENGLISH.comQiandan Sports, the company sued by US basketball legend Michael Jordan for unauthorized use of his name, says its brand can not be identified with Michal Jordan. Jordan filed a lawsuit against the Chinese company and accused the company of building ...and more »

Thursday, February 23, 2012

All-Star One-on-One Tournament

All-Star One-on-One Tournament
02/23/2012
OrlandoMagic.comAll-Star One-on-One TournamentOrlandoMagic.comBack then, my friends and I would try and emulate a Michael Jordan fadeaway, a Karl Malone elbow jumper or a Tim Hardaway killer crossover. While one-on-one games don't really teach players the concept of team play, they do help enhance a player's ...
Laney's Wilson recognized nationally - WECT-TV6
02/23/2012
Laney's Wilson recognized nationallyWECT-TV6WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - When you equal a record that was set by Hall of Famer Michael Jordan, people tend to notice. Laney senior Elijah Wilson has been recognized as ESPN High School's Southeast Region Player of the Week after scoring 42 points in a ...
Report: Nike poised to cash in on Lin - USA TODAY
02/23/2012
USA TODAYReport: Nike poised to cash in on LinUSA TODAYNow, the athletic giant that helped turn Michael Jordan, LeBron James and Tiger Woods into marketing superstars is poised to possibly do the same with the 23-year old undrafted free agent out of Harvard. As the next chapter in Lin-sanity, ...Jeremy Lin gets Nike backing with endorsement dealKSDKNike's game plan for Knicks' Jeremy LinMarketWatch'Linsanity' Continues: MSG Telecasts Dunk Jordan's 'Double Nickel' Game from ...Multichannel NewsNBC Bay Areaall 8,745 news articles »

Kenny Smith Talks March Madness, NBA Linsanity and More

Kenny Smith Talks March Madness, NBA Linsanity and More
02/23/2012
Kenny Smith Talks March Madness, NBA Linsanity and MoreAthlonSports.comThe 1983-84 North Carolina team, with Michael Jordan, Sam Perkins, Brad Daugherty, yourself. If that team had fielded an NBA roster, how do you think that team would have fared? That's an NBA championship lineup, I believe.and more »
'The whole thing is a terrible shock to the system' - Irish Examiner
02/23/2012
'The whole thing is a terrible shock to the system'Irish ExaminerHis apparent killer, Michael Jordan, his brother-in-law, then returned to his neighbouring home, where he took his own life in an outhouse. His wife — Mr Rothwell's sister, Hilda — was in the house and awoke early in the morning when she noticed her ...and more »
David Stern is happy with the format of the NBA All-Star Game - Orlando Sentinel
02/23/2012
USA TODAYDavid Stern is happy with the format of the NBA All-Star GameOrlando SentinelBoston Celtics coach Doc Rivers, who coached the Eastern Conference All-Stars in 2008 and last year, will never forget how Michael Jordan almost singlehandedly commandeered the game in 1988, the lone year when Rivers made the game as a player.NBA Commissioner David Stern talks to USA TODAYUSA TODAYall 43 news articles »

Michael Jordan sues Chinese sportswear firm over name use - Chicago Tribune

Michael Jordan sues Chinese sportswear firm over name use - Chicago Tribune
02/23/2012
AsiaOneMichael Jordan sues Chinese sportswear firm over name useChicago TribuneSHANGHAI (Reuters) - Basketball legend Michael Jordan has filed a lawsuit in China against a Chinese sportswear company, accusing the firm of unauthorized use of his name. The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame recipient and former Chicago Bulls ...Michael Jordan Sues Chinese Sportswear Company for Name UseBusinessWeekMichael Jordan Sues Chinese Sportswear Maker for Wrongful Use of His NameBloombergMichael Jordan sues Chinese apparel companyCBSSports.com (blog)all 102 news articles »
Dark horse - New York Post
02/23/2012
New York PostDark horseNew York PostA: It felt like I was meeting Michael Jordan and Babe Ruth at the same time. I was in awe — they're two of my idols. It took me a while to calm down and speak in normal tones. A: [Nolte] was amazing in "Affliction" and "Q&A." Hoffman was brilliant in ...
In-laws killed after shootout over land - Irish Independent
02/23/2012
Irish IndependentIn-laws killed after shootout over landIrish IndependentHours later on an adjoining farm, his brother-in-law Michael Jordan (63) was found hanging in a shed. The two men had legally held shotguns. However, only one of the firearms was found yesterday. Gardai have not yet located the second weapon.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

How the tragedy unfolded - Irish Independent

How the tragedy unfolded - Irish Independent
02/23/2012
How the tragedy unfoldedIrish IndependentGardai notify Deputy State Pathologist Michael Curtis. 9am The body of Mr Rothwell's brother-in-law Michael Jordan, who lives in the neighbouring farm, is discovered in a building on his property. His wife, and Mr Rothwell's sister, Hilda, ...
Jeremy Lin hits the exacta with Sports Illustrated - The Detroit News
02/23/2012
Jeremy Lin hits the exacta with Sports IllustratedThe Detroit NewsMichael Jordan holds the SI cover record with three in row. (Sports Illustrated) New York — Covering Jeremy Lin has been easy for Sports Illustrated. The high-scoring Knicks newcomer is on the cover of SI for the second week in a row.
Lin's marketing potential - San Francisco Chronicle
02/23/2012
Lin's marketing potentialSan Francisco ChronicleIf this kid keeps putting up MVP numbers, his earning potential, off the court, is absolutely bigger than Michael Jordan." Torossian offered another caveat: Lin also has to win. Playing well, even in New York, won't be enough to send him in another ...and more »

NBA Slam Dunk Contest 2012: Participants, Odds and Predictions - Bleacher Report

NBA Slam Dunk Contest 2012: Participants, Odds and Predictions - Bleacher Report
02/22/2012
Bleacher ReportNBA Slam Dunk Contest 2012: Participants, Odds and PredictionsBleacher ReportMichael Jordan, Dominique Wilkins, Kobe Bryant and Vince Carter are just a few of the big names who have enjoyed dunk contest glory in the past. Those high-flying superstars built the competition into a must-see event, and it will take showings from ...Slam dunk the NBA slam dunk contestESPNKid pleads with LeBron to compete in dunk contestNew York Daily Newsall 29 news articles »
Blake Griffin Already One of NBA's Top 10 Dunkers of All Time Along With ...
02/22/2012
Blake Griffin Already One of NBA's Top 10 Dunkers of All Time Along With ...NESN.comSpeaking of Griffin, in just a season and a half the Clippers forward has become one of the greatest dunkers in NBA history, filling up the highlight reels just like Julius Erving and Michael Jordan before him. Here's one list of the best dunkers in ...
'Linsanity' Lifts: Last Two Knicks' Telecasts Set Nielsen Records - Multichannel News
02/22/2012
Fox11online.com'Linsanity' Lifts: Last Two Knicks' Telecasts Set Nielsen RecordsMultichannel NewsThe famed "double nickel" game be damned: Jeremy Lin has knocked Michael Jordan from MSG Network's Nielsen record book. The regional sports network's last two Knicks telecasts -- Friday, Feb. 17 against the New Orleans Hornets and Monday, Feb.Lin helping Knicks draw huge ratings on MSGWall Street JournalAs Lin's Legend Grows, MSG's Ratings Keep Rising, TooNew York Times (blog)Lin Making Knicks Must-See TVKTVZall 93 news articles »

MSG Scores Highest Regular Season Ratings Ever With Past Two Knicks Games - 4-traders

MSG Scores Highest Regular Season Ratings Ever With Past Two Knicks Games - 4-traders
02/22/2012
MSG Scores Highest Regular Season Ratings Ever With Past Two Knicks Games4-tradersBoth telecasts topped the previous regular season high of a 6.78 household rating, which occurred 17 years ago with Michael Jordan's famous "Double Nickel" game on March 28, 1995 when Jordan scored 55 points in his return to Madison Square Garden after ...
Book Notes: "The Legends of Hip Hop" By Justin Bua - AllHipHop
02/22/2012
AllHipHopBook Notes: "The Legends of Hip Hop" By Justin BuaAllHipHop"Before Spike Lee came out with his Michael Jordan "Be Like Mike" commercials, we all wanted to be like Michael Jackson, from the Jackson 5. Every girl in the neighborhood was in love with him because he could dance, sing, and was hot, and every guy in ...
Game 34 Preview: Philadelphia 76ers vs. Houston Rockets - The Dream Shake
02/22/2012
Game 34 Preview: Philadelphia 76ers vs. Houston RocketsThe Dream ShakeI mean, this is the guy who couldn't win with Michael Jordan. So how could he make a team with Andre Iguodala as its best player any better? By good coaching, good defense, and ball control, that's how. According to Hoopdata.com, the Sixers are first ...

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

House of wax - North Brunswick Sentinel

House of wax - North Brunswick Sentinel
02/21/2012
House of waxNorth Brunswick SentinelOhm Jariwala, as Hank Aaron (lr), Abnishay Jain, as Michael Jordan, and Anthony Bistany, as Lebron James, portray famous athletes on Feb. 16. Above: Tiffany Fan (r) dressed up as Mary Eliza Mahoney on Feb. 16. PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff.
Frustration Growing In Laker-Land - Crave Online
02/21/2012
Toronto StarFrustration Growing In Laker-LandCrave OnlineKobe Bryant, considered by many to be this generations Michael Jordan, is tired of the lack of focus being displayed by his team on the court. A lack of focus that led the Lakers to a 27 point hole in Sunday's game at one point and one, according to ...5 Reasons Kobe Bryant's Arrogance Is Hurting Los Angeles LakersBleacher ReportKobe has earned respect from his hardest criticsThe Maine CampusPau Gasol trade rumors upsetting Kobe BryantFanIQ (blog)all 1,488 news articles »
All Access - SLAM Online
02/21/2012
All AccessSLAM OnlineThe day we were in town, the Michael Jordan '96 All-Star jersey released, and they were selling like hotcakes. Lynn Bloom, M&N's Director of Merchandising, popped down to give us the full tour—hats and jerseys from every team imaginable, ...

'Linsanity' Continues: MSG Telecasts Dunk Jordan's 'Double Nickel' Game from ... - Multichannel News

'Linsanity' Continues: MSG Telecasts Dunk Jordan's 'Double Nickel' Game from ... - Multichannel News
02/21/2012
'Linsanity' Continues: MSG Telecasts Dunk Jordan's 'Double Nickel' Game from ...Multichannel NewsThe famed "double nickel" game be damned: Jeremy Lin has knocked Michael Jordan from MSG Network's Nielsen record book. The regional sports network's coverage of the last two Knicks telecasts -- Friday, Feb. 17 against the New Orleans Hornets and ...and more »
Charles Oakley pretty much thinks that everybody is a wimp
02/21/2012
Charles Oakley pretty much thinks that everybody is a wimpNBCSports.comOakley, who was named to both the All-Defense team and the All-Star team as a member of the famously physical New York Knicks in 1994, spent the 1st few years of his career as Michael Jordan's teammate and unofficial "enforcer," and Jordan was famously ...and more »
Sports Fix: Episode 18 - Crave Online
02/21/2012
Sports Fix: Episode 18Crave OnlineThe last time two teammates scored 40 each was back in 1996 when Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen did it for Chicago. To add some perspective, those born in 1996, are now sophomores in high school. The Charlotte Bobcats are on pace to become the worst ...

A-Rod menu's all his own - New York Post

A-Rod menu's all his own - New York Post
02/21/2012
New York PostA-Rod menu's all his ownNew York PostOn Friday night, he joined his Yankee teammate Derek Jeter at Michael Jordan's 49th birthday party. Jordan's fiancée, Yvette Prieto, organized a surprise dinner at Miami's Forge restaurant, joined by Paula Abdul, who sang "Happy Birthday.
The biggest snubs in sports history - USA TODAY
02/21/2012
The biggest snubs in sports historyUSA TODAYMichael Jordan, Patrick Ewing and Chris Mullin headlined a team head coach Bob Knight felt was better without the round mound of rebound. Sir Charles didn't have to wait too long to be vindicated. He played a central role in the 1992 "Dream Team" which ...
Former top pick Oden has 3rd microfracture surgery - San Jose Mercury News
02/21/2012
ABC NewsFormer top pick Oden has 3rd microfracture surgerySan Jose Mercury NewsOden's repeated knee problems have drawn comparisons to Sam Bowie, the injury-plagued big man the Blazers selected ahead of Michael Jordan in the 1984 draft. While Bowie played in 76 games his rookie season, averaging 10 points and 8.6 rebounds, ...Kobe has earned respect from his hardest criticsThe Maine Campus5 Reasons Kobe Bryant's Arrogance Is Hurting Los Angeles LakersBleacher Reportall 1,191 news articles »

Monday, February 20, 2012

Return of the Sonics? - Back Page Lead

Return of the Sonics? - Back Page Lead
02/21/2012
ForbesReturn of the Sonics?Back Page LeadThat George Karl-coached squad made it to the NBA finals but like so many others, lost to Michael Jordan's Bulls. Twelve years after that, Como's blue skies darkened considerably when a consortium from Oklahoma City, led by Clay Bennett and with the ...Not Your Old Seattle SonicsForbesall 41 news articles »
Follow NBC Philadelphia - NBC 10 Philadelphia
02/21/2012
Follow NBC PhiladelphiaNBC 10 PhiladelphiaAccording to the Elias Sports Bureau, only four players since the NBA-ABA merger — Bernard King, Shaquille O'Neal, Brandon Jennings and Michael Jordan — have scored more points in their first eight career starts than Lin's 200.and more »
MLB: 10 Washington Nationals Questions Going into the Season - Bleacher Report
02/21/2012
Bleacher ReportMLB: 10 Washington Nationals Questions Going into the SeasonBleacher ReportMike Morse came out of nowhere to become the team's best offensive threat and Jordan Zimmerman pitched at an All-Star level. With a healthy Ryan Zimmerman and Stephen Strasburg returning, the acquisition of Gio Gonzalez and the possibility of phenom ...and more »

Budget battle is familiar puzzle for Legislator - Statesman Journal

Budget battle is familiar puzzle for Legislator - Statesman Journal
02/20/2012
Budget battle is familiar puzzle for LegislatorStatesman Journal14 memo, Michael Jordan, the state's chief operating officer and Department of Administrative Services director, concedes that the cuts are small. "But they represent some of the most difficult cuts in the social services safety net, ...and more »
Durant finally breaks 50, OKC edges Denver 124-118 - Mid Columbia Tri City Herald
02/20/2012
Mid Columbia Tri City HeraldDurant finally breaks 50, OKC edges Denver 124-118Mid Columbia Tri City HeraldNo teammates had scored at least 40 points apiece since Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen did it for Chicago in 1996, and Denver's Kiki Vandeweghe and Alex English back in a 1983 triple-overtime game were the last tandem to go for 50 and 40.
One hundred one and still waiting for a win - Los Angeles Loyolan (subscription)
02/20/2012
One hundred one and still waiting for a winLos Angeles Loyolan (subscription)A fluidity on the course rivaling Muhammad Ali in the ring or Michael Jordan in the paint. Where did all that go? Most will argue it started that fateful Thanksgiving weekend 2009. Car crash, facial lacerations, the rage of Elin Nordgren.and more »

Toñito: "Cristiano Ronaldo is football's Michael Jordan!" - Cristiano Ronaldo fan site

Toñito: "Cristiano Ronaldo is football's Michael Jordan!" - Cristiano Ronaldo fan site
02/20/2012
Cristiano Ronaldo fan siteToñito: "Cristiano Ronaldo is football's Michael Jordan!"Cristiano Ronaldo fan siteThe Spanish midfielder ranks Ronaldo as good as Michael Jordan was in basketball and relived some funny moments they both spent when they played in Portugal. Antonio Jesus García González, also known as simply Toñito, has been one of Cristiano ...and more »
LeBron James or Lionel Messi: Which one's better?
02/20/2012
MiamiHerald.comLeBron James or Lionel Messi: Which one's better?MiamiHerald.comThough he's not as brilliant a passer as Magic Johnson or Larry Bird were, the superior sharpshooter Bird was or the shutdown defender Michael Jordan was, James does all of those things quite well. The completeness of his game compares favorably with ...and more »
WAMC's Daily Sports Wrap - WAMC
02/20/2012
WAMC's Daily Sports WrapWAMCAccording to ESPN, Durant and Westbrook became the first teammates to score at least 40 points apiece since Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen did it for Chicago in 1996. In Detroit, Greg Monroe scored 17 points, Rodney Stuckey chipped in 16, ...

Sunday, February 19, 2012

Player of the Week nominees, Feb. 13-19 - (blog)

Player of the Week nominees, Feb. 13-19 - (blog)
02/19/2012
Player of the Week nominees, Feb. 13-19StarNewsOnline.com (blog)That total tied the single-game scoring record set by Michael Jordan in 1980. Wilson took full advantage of the moment and afterwards verbally committed to play basketball at College of Charleston next year. Felicity Havens, so., Ashley girls ...
Peters native Todd an overnight PGA sensation - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
02/19/2012
Peters native Todd an overnight PGA sensationPittsburgh Tribune-ReviewNot bad company for a die-hard Steelers fan whose dream foursome involves Jack Nicklaus, Michael Jordan and Steelers coach Mike Tomlin, whom Todd calls a "cool guy." On Todd's visit here in September for the Mylan Classic at Southpointe, ...
College Basketball's Top 25 You Want to Make Millions in the NBA - Huffington Post
02/19/2012
College Basketball's Top 25 Programs...If You Want to Make Millions in the NBAHuffington PostThe year was chosen because 1985 marked the expansion of the NCAA tournament to 64 teams. In the study, every player who entered the NBA during or after 1985 was included, so missing would be likes of Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird.

Leading Men In The Evolution Of The Dunk - Hartford Courant

Leading Men In The Evolution Of The Dunk - Hartford Courant
02/19/2012
Leading Men In The Evolution Of The DunkHartford CourantMichael Jordan: "Air Jordan" lived up to his nickname with his uncanny creativity and spectacular variety of dunks. First player to repeat as slam-dunk king. Dominique Wilkins: Known as the "Human Highlight Reel," he owns two dunk titles, ...and more »
Top 17 People Jeremy Lin SHOULD NOT Be Compared to... and Why!
02/19/2012
Top 17 People Jeremy Lin SHOULD NOT Be Compared to... and Why!BettyConfidential.comMichael Jordan -- Because after six great basketball games you ARE NOT the greatest player in NBA history. You're 6 and 0 with no rings. 5. Yao Ming -- Both play pro basketball and are of Asian decent and your point is? Hitler and Arnold Schwarzenegger ...and more »
Magic GM Otis Smith recalls soaring with high fliers in dunk contest - Orlando Sentinel
02/19/2012
Magic GM Otis Smith recalls soaring with high fliers in dunk contestOrlando SentinelOtis Smith, the Magic GM, participated in 2 dunk contests and competed against Michael Jordan, Clyde Drexler and Dominique Wilkins, among others. By Jessica Gillespie, Orlando Sentinel To prepare Dwight Howard for his first all-star slam-dunk contest ...

In 1990 the best hoops player was this red-headed basement basketball virtuoso - Business Insider

In 1990 the best hoops player was this red-headed basement basketball virtuoso - Business Insider
02/19/2012
In 1990 the best hoops player was this red-headed basement basketball virtuosoBusiness InsiderOnce you see his flashy moves and jaw-dropping dunks, you'll know where Michael Jordan got much of his inspiration. If only the Internet and social media existed in the year 1990 this kid would have been huge. Like if Jeremy Lin and Tim Tebow ...
The baseline: Jordan's Bobcats have 'bottomed out' - San Antonio Express (blog)
02/19/2012
San Antonio Express (blog)The baseline: Jordan's Bobcats have 'bottomed out'San Antonio Express (blog)Michael Jordan has only been able to watch as his Bobcats have gone 4-26 this season. Chuck Burton / Associated Press CHARLOTTE, NC — Six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan continues to struggle as a league executive. The Jordan-owned Charlotte Bobcats ...Bobcats on pace to become the worst NBA team everFox NewsMJ's Bobcats have lost 16 straight games, on pace for worst winning percentage ...Washington Postall 520 news articles »
Derrick Rose's old-school devotion to Bulls something to enjoy: Tom Reed's Tipoff - Plain Dealer
02/19/2012
Plain DealerDerrick Rose's old-school devotion to Bulls something to enjoy: Tom Reed's TipoffPlain DealerDoes Rose require another running mate to add to the Bulls' collection of Larry O'Brien trophies all won by Michael Jordan? Perhaps. But you don't hear the reigning Most Valuable Player lobbying management for help or recruiting Dwight Howard to come ...Bulls' James steps into spotlightChicago TribuneRon Tillery's NBA Sunday Shot Clock: Bulls' Derrick Rose should sit out All ...Memphis Commercial AppealEven with success, Bulls longing to be at full strengthESPNExaminer.comall 520 news articles »

Saturday, February 18, 2012

Gholson: Before Lin, Bates awed for Blazers - Times Record News

Gholson: Before Lin, Bates awed for Blazers - Times Record News
02/19/2012
Gholson: Before Lin, Bates awed for BlazersTimes Record NewsThey flashed a list showing the Knicks' point guard on top of a group that included Allen Iverson (25.3), Shaquille O'Neal (25), Michael Jordan (24.8) and Billy Ray Bates (24.8). My first reaction was: "Who in the heck is Billy Ray Bates?
Michael Jordan seeks to restore Bobcats' image - Charlotte Observer
02/19/2012
Sydney Morning HeraldMichael Jordan seeks to restore Bobcats' imageCharlotte ObserverBy Mark Price Michael Jordan and his fiancee, Yvette Prieto, watch a game in 2010 between the Orlando Magic and his Charlotte Bobcats. Jordan hopes to strengthen ties to the community. 2010 AP FILE PHOTO Michael Jordan plans to launch a charity ...Michael Jordan seeks to restore Charlotte Bobcats' imageSacramento BeeJordan's Bobcats have 'bottomed out'San Antonio ExpressFellow stars hail Jordan as the best player everSydney Morning HeraldCBS Newsall 59 news articles »
Bobcats end 16-game losing streak
02/19/2012
Bobcats end 16-game losing streakCBSSports.comTORONTO -- Michael Jordan celebrated his 49th birthday with a rare victory by his Charlotte Bobcats. Reggie Williams scored a season-high 22 points and DJ Augustin had 11 points and 10 assists to help Charlotte snap a 16-game losing streak by beating ...and more »

Jeremy Lin is burning brightly, for now - Boston Herald

Jeremy Lin is burning brightly, for now - Boston Herald
02/18/2012
ABC NewsJeremy Lin is burning brightly, for nowBoston HeraldBy Scott Collins / Los Angeles Times It's too early to call Jeremy Lin the next Michael Jordan, but the newly minted New York Knicks star is the best thing to happen to basketball on TV in a long time. The question is how long the "Linsanity" will last ...Lin gaining name recognition with consumersAZ Central.comMarketing numbers say Lin is no flukeTucson CitizenLinsanity or Linderella Man?- The unusual story of Jeremy LinSportPulse.netFox News -SB Nationall 3,577 news articles »
Sharing the joy of reading: K is for Kids takes books to Immokalee for ... - Naples Daily News
02/18/2012
Sharing the joy of reading: K is for Kids takes books to Immokalee for ...Naples Daily NewsLance Shearer/Special to the Daily News Mark Roberts chooses a book on Michael Jordan. K is for Kids held a literacy fair in Immokalee on Feb. 2, giving more than 1000 books to students from Village Oaks Elementary School. Lance Shearer/Special to the ...
How Steve Nash Made the Leap
02/18/2012
Suns.comHow Steve Nash Made the LeapSuns.comThe only other players to ever make an All-Star Game at 38 years-old or older were Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Karl Malone. But in contrast to Nash, Jordan was first named an All-Star at 21, Abdul-Jabbar was named one at 22 and Malone made ...and more »

Bulls' James steps into spotlight - Chicago Tribune

Bulls' James steps into spotlight - Chicago Tribune
02/18/2012
Bulls' James steps into spotlightChicago TribuneLayups: Michael Jordan turned 49 on Friday. ... Bulls assistant Ron Adams will serve as coach for Team SHAQ in the Rising Stars Challenge on Friday of All-Star weekend. The exhibition of top first- and second-year players will land Blake Griffin, ...and more »
Fellow stars hail Jordan as the best player ever - Sydney Morning Herald
02/18/2012
Sydney Morning HeraldFellow stars hail Jordan as the best player everSydney Morning HeraldCHICAGO: Retired NBA legend Michael Jordan was hailed as the greatest player in basketball history by two potential rivals to the throne on Friday as he celebrated his 49th birthday. As the NBA hails Jeremy Lin, the first US-born NBA player of ...Michael Jordan hailed as greatest ever on 49th birthdayTimes of IndiaUnhappy birthday for Michael Jordan?CBS NewsBNBA: Jordan hailed as greatest ever on 49th birthdayPVancouver Sunall 50 news articles »
Jordan hailed as greatest ever on 49th birthday - Yahoo! Philippines News
02/18/2012
Jordan hailed as greatest ever on 49th birthdayYahoo! Philippines NewsAP - 1 hour 45 minutes ago AP NewsAlert AP - 7 hours ago Retired NBA legend Michael Jordan was hailed as the greatest player in basketball history by two potential rivals to the throne on Friday as he celebrated his 49th birthday.

Friday, February 17, 2012

Laptop-shooting dad's rant draws raves, reprimands - WGME

Laptop-shooting dad's rant draws raves, reprimands - WGME
02/17/2012
Laptop-shooting dad's rant draws raves, reprimandsWGMEActor Richard Karn is 56. Actor Lou Diamond Phillips is 50. Basketball Hall of Famer Michael Jordan is 49. Actor-comedian Larry, the Cable Guy is 49. TV personality Rene Syler is 49. Movie director Michael Bay is 48. Singer Chante Moore is 45.and more »
Lin gaining name recognition with consumers - AZ
02/17/2012
ABC NewsLin gaining name recognition with consumersAZ Central.comby Michael McCarthy - Feb. 17, 2012 03:16 PM Forget being like Michael Jordan. A growing number of US sports fans want to be like New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin. The emergent NBA star scored highly in one of the first consumer research surveys of his ...Marketing numbers say Lin is no flukeTucson CitizenJeremy Lin 'Plays For God'Fox NewsNBA rises to the challenge with Jeremy LinSportingNews.commediabistro.com -SB Nationall 2,269 news articles »
Jordan hailed as greatest ever on 49th birthday - Vancouver Sun
02/17/2012
Jordan hailed as greatest ever on 49th birthdayVancouver SunCHICAGO, Feb 17, 2012 (AFP) - Retired NBA legend Michael Jordan was hailed as the greatest player in basketball history by two potential rivals to the throne on Friday as he celebrated his 49th birthday. As the NBA currently hails Jeremy Lin, ...

Friday video: Happy Birthday, MJ. Thanks for the dunks.

Friday video: Happy Birthday, MJ. Thanks for the dunks.
02/18/2012
NBCSports.comFriday video: Happy Birthday, MJ. Thanks for the dunks.NBCSports.comMichael Jordan, who really should need no introduction, turns 49 years old today. To commemorate that and the upcoming Slam Dunk Contest, here's a highlight video of 3 of Jordan's Slam Dunk Contest Performances — his duels with Dominique "The Human ...
11 questions with Nick Van Exel - ESPN (blog)
02/17/2012
11 questions with Nick Van ExelESPN (blog)He has that kind of the Michael Jordan, the Magic Johnson, the Larry Bird, he has that 'it' about him. There's not many guys that have that. Kobe has it and that's why he's special." "Easy. You could tell he was going to blow the league away eventually ...
Williams: Clemson streak no factor - ESPN (blog)
02/17/2012
Williams: Clemson streak no factorESPN (blog)I like Tree, I enjoyed seeing him on the road later on, in the pros and everything else. [The players] now -- they used to think Michael Jordan invented the game. Now, Michael's getting so old they've got to find somebody else.and more »

Challenges outnumber bodies for ECU - Bonesville

Challenges outnumber bodies for ECU - Bonesville
02/17/2012
BonesvilleChallenges outnumber bodies for ECUBonesvilleIt can come from (Marcus) Jordan (one of Michael Jordan's sons). It can come from Sykes this year. He's probably one of the most improved players in Conference USA. ... He didn't play or score much for them last year." Sykes had 20 points and 10 ...and more »
Oklahoma City leaving Aggio star struck - Santa Rosa Press Democrat
02/17/2012
Oklahoma City leaving Aggio star struckSanta Rosa Press DemocratIt was like looking at the New York Yankees at the height of their success or the Chicago Bulls when Michael Jordan was running them. This was the OCU women wrestlers, for criminey sakes, and they were carrying that same aura all undisputed super teams ...and more »
With recent news in mind, Enjoy Lin, but don't overdo it - Greenville News
02/17/2012
With recent news in mind, Enjoy Lin, but don't overdo itGreenville NewsHe can be bigger than David Beckham, bigger than Michael Jordan – he's Tiger Woods pre-scandal. Jeremy Lin is the American dream – for people, marketers and the world." I feel ill reading that stuff. If Whitney Houston's death hadn't coincided with the ...and more »

Third Choice Was the Charm for Notre Dame Hoops - New York Times

Third Choice Was the Charm for Notre Dame Hoops - New York Times
02/17/2012
New York TimesThird Choice Was the Charm for Notre Dame HoopsNew York TimesDoherty, a Kansas assistant who had been a teammate of Michael Jordan's at UNC, was deemed a more palatable choice to succeed John MacLeod. He took the Irish to 22 wins and the NIT finals in his first season, only to be summoned home to Carolina when ...
Despite record, ticket sales up - Charlotte Observer
02/17/2012
Despite record, ticket sales upCharlotte Observer(Jeff Siner/Charlotte Observer/MCT) 07.18.11: Charlotte Bobcats owner Michael Jordan rubs Jamie Baker's head prior to signing an autograph for him during the Bobcats Fantasy Camp Monday at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte.and more »
People & products - Journal and Courier
02/17/2012
People & productsJournal and CourierCHICAGO -- A federal judge has ruled that a national grocery store chain's reference to Michael Jordan in an ad-like magazine layout was constitutionally protected free speech. In a finding that surprised some legal observers, the court in Chicago ...and more »

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Federal judge deals blow to Jordan in ad lawsuit - Kansas City Star

Federal judge deals blow to Jordan in ad lawsuit - Kansas City Star
02/16/2012
Federal judge deals blow to Jordan in ad lawsuitKansas City StarAP CHICAGO -- A federal judge has struck a blow to Michael Jordan's lawsuit against a Chicago-area supermarket chain over a magazine ad three years ago. US District Judge Gary Feinerman ruled that the ad by Jewel-Osco was "noncommercial speech" and ...
Anderson Silva talks 'UFC Undisputed 3,' Jon Jones - ESPN
02/16/2012
ESPNAnderson Silva talks 'UFC Undisputed 3,' Jon JonesESPNSilva is the greatest fighter of his generation, and arguably the greatest mixed-martial artist to ever step foot in any ring or octagon, but when I tell him he's like the Michael Jordan of UFC, Silva's humility is almost staggering.and more »
Jeremy Lin Has Made History: A Statistical Breakdown - SB Nation
02/16/2012
NorthJersey.comJeremy Lin Has Made History: A Statistical BreakdownSB NationThat list includes Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, LeBron James, Chris Paul ... and Jeremy Lin. Feb 16, 2012 - Jeremy Lin changed things up a little on Wednesday night. During the seventh start of his career, which also happened to be the Knicks' ...Knicks' Jeremy Lin looked to Michael Jordan as role modelNorthJersey.comFrom New York to Asia, Lin is a hoops sensationPekin Daily TimesNY Knicks' Jeremy Lin's first two starts compare favorably with likes of ...New York Daily NewsCNNall 9,036 news articles »

Varsity athletes share pre-game rituals - Whitman Pioneer

Varsity athletes share pre-game rituals - Whitman Pioneer
02/16/2012
Varsity athletes share pre-game ritualsWhitman PioneerThe best basketball player ever, Michael Jordan, wore his North Carolina shorts underneath his Chicago Bulls shorts every game of his professional career because he believed it brought him luck. Jordan's ritual even set the trend for longer shorts in ...
Apple's Rise Makes These 3 Stocks Strong Buys - Seeking Alpha
02/16/2012
Apple's Rise Makes These 3 Stocks Strong BuysSeeking AlphaMichael Jordan comes to mind as one of the first "freaks of nature." I have yet to find a term that is used to put into context what Apple has been able to do in the business world. I suppose for now, "crazy" or "ridiculous" are just as good as any.
NBA star Jeremy Lin moves to new home - Global Property Guide
02/16/2012
NBA star Jeremy Lin moves to new homeGlobal Property GuideThe newest ball player that seems to walk the similar phenomenal stardom of Michael Jordan and other NBA luminaries has begun to taste the amenities of stardom by moving into his first apartment in Trump Towers in White Plains, New York.and more »

Letters: Kobe Bryant article lacked information - USA TODAY

Letters: Kobe Bryant article lacked information - USA TODAY
02/15/2012
USA TODAYLetters: Kobe Bryant article lacked informationUSA TODAYIt told us that Wilt Chamberlain was fourth and that Michael Jordan is third all-time, and included their point totals. USA TODAY receives about 300 letters each day. Most arrive via e-mail, but we also receive submissions by postal mail and fax.
Thom Loverro: It's more like Err Jordan - Washington Examiner
02/15/2012
Washington ExaminerThom Loverro: It's more like Err JordanWashington ExaminerCharlotte Bobcats owner Michael Jordan looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game between the Bobcats and the Chicago Bulls in Charlotte, NC, Friday, Feb. 10. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton) There are other stories in the NBA besides New York ...Bobcats sink to new lows, look to get lucky in draftSportingNews.comSPORTS CHART OF THE DAY: Michael Jordan's Bobcats Are Among The Worst In NBA ...Business InsiderJust How Bad Are the Charlotte Bobcats?SportigeFanIQ (blog) -Forbes -USA TODAYall 562 news articles »
Police Bust Women In Alleged Counterfeit Nike Scheme - WTMA
02/15/2012
WSB AtlantaPolice Bust Women In Alleged Counterfeit Nike SchemeWTMAThe serial numbers on the sneakers did not match those on the boxes, the Nike logos could be peeled right off, and on some of the sneakers the Michael Jordan logo had one too many fingers, police tell WSB-TV. Kotina Lashan Feaster and Jessica Pennick ...Traffic stop leads to counterfeit shoe, purse bustWSB Atlantaall 5 news articles »

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

From New York to Asia, Jeremy Lin is a hoops sensation - Boston Herald

From New York to Asia, Jeremy Lin is a hoops sensation - Boston Herald
02/16/2012
24 Hours VancouverFrom New York to Asia, Jeremy Lin is a hoops sensationBoston HeraldLin joined the rotation only then, starting the last five games, so hold off on making him a Michael Jordan, Shaquille O'Neal or LeBron James just yet. But the Knicks have seen enough to believe this ride may last a while longer.Wolstat's NBA fantasy reportToronto Sunall 7 news articles »
The greatest athlete ever? - Sydney Morning Herald (blog)
02/16/2012
Sydney Morning Herald (blog)The greatest athlete ever?Sydney Morning Herald (blog)Little did we know that in just a month, they would draft 21 year old Michael Jordan, from the University of North Carolina. Michael Jordan was lightning quick, strong, and blessed with a soft touch around the basket. At 198cm and 100kgs, ...The Most Popular Players in Every Single Major SportBleacher Reportall 5 news articles »
Q+A: Ekpe Udoh - SLAM Online
02/15/2012
Q+A: Ekpe UdohSLAM OnlineEU: As a kid everybody wanted to be Michael Jordan, if you didn't you were out of your mind. Besides Jordan though, KG was also a guy I looked up too when I was a kid. SLAM: Your family is from Nigeria, have you ever been there yourself?and more »

Frenzy surrounding Derrick Rose's bad back overshadows 121-115 win over feisty ... - Chicago Sun-Times

Frenzy surrounding Derrick Rose's bad back overshadows 121-115 win over feisty ... - Chicago Sun-Times
02/15/2012
Frenzy surrounding Derrick Rose's bad back overshadows 121-115 win over feisty ...Chicago Sun-TimesIt was the latest sign that these Bulls have the potential to at least approach the level of hysteria that surrounded the team when Michael Jordan was collecting championships. after an MRI exam indicated he should not miss extended time.
North Carolina State University Legends - NBA Edition: Fan's Analysis - Yahoo! Sports
02/15/2012
North Carolina State University Legends - NBA Edition: Fan's AnalysisYahoo! SportsNate McMillan went 19-for-40 (47.5%) in the 1996 playoffs as a member of the Seattle Supersonics, helping Seattle to advance to the NBA Finals, ultimately losing to the 72-10 Michael Jordan-led Chicago Bulls…Vinny Del Negro shot a combined 43.5% ...and more »
Tiger's final-round whiff tough to watch - Springfield News Sun
02/15/2012
Tiger's final-round whiff tough to watchSpringfield News SunHow about Michael Jordan in a Wizards uniform? Sunday's final round of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am hurt to watch. It's not as if Woods' game is gone. But more than ever, the guy who made Sunday afternoons must-watch TV has gone the way of all ...and more »

Code Brown For The Charlotte Bobcats, 15 Straight Losses - Roberto Gato

Code Brown For The Charlotte Bobcats, 15 Straight Losses - Roberto Gato
02/15/2012
Roberto GatoCode Brown For The Charlotte Bobcats, 15 Straight LossesRoberto GatoDoug Collins, Michael Jordan's former coach and a guy who Jordan hired to coach the Wizards when he was there, told the assembled media (Rick Bonnell of the Observer, in our case) that these losses must be killing the "most competitive" guy, ever.
Fallen star McGrady looking for niche - OCRegister
02/15/2012
Fallen star McGrady looking for nicheOCRegisterJOHN BAZEMORE, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS In 2003 he averaged 32.1 points, 9.7 free throw attempts, 6.5 rebounds and 5.5 assists for Orlando, and neither Michael Jordan nor Kobe Bryant nor LeBron James has ever woven such numbers into the same season.
Twin's Take: LeBron James should shut his mouth - UConn Daily Campus
02/15/2012
Twin's Take: LeBron James should shut his mouthUConn Daily CampusHis response, saying Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and other elite players wouldn't get excited over a play like that is understandable. But James isn't in Jordan and Bryant's neighborhood. He's not close to their class. Although Perkins lost the battle ...and more »

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Kendrick Haskins: Just a kid at heart [Local profiles]

Kendrick Haskins: Just a kid at heart [Local profiles]
02/14/2012
Louisville.comKendrick Haskins: Just a kid at heart [Local profiles]Louisville.comHaskins' favorite players – Michael Jordan, Deion Sanders, Ken Griffey Jr., Shaquille O'Neil – have changed over time. Haskins loves covering what he considers, the top rivalry in college sports: Louisville versus Kentucky. "It is by far, ...
Elijah Wilson ties Michael Jordan's 32-year-old single game school scoring record - Yahoo! Sports (blog)
02/14/2012
Yahoo! Sports (blog)Elijah Wilson ties Michael Jordan's 32-year-old single game school scoring recordYahoo! Sports (blog)Until Monday, Jordan had been the only Laney player to score 42 points in a game, achieving the feat in 1980 when he led his Buccaneers squad to a victory against Eastern Wayne (NC) High. Unlike Wilson, Jordan has his massive scoring explosion in ...WWAY'S Monday night sports - Feb. 13; Elijah Wilson ties MJ's scoring record ...WWAY NewsChannel 3all 2 news articles »
$#*! Randy Moss says (on Ustream) - Yahoo! Sports (blog)
02/14/2012
CBC.ca$#*! Randy Moss says (on Ustream)Yahoo! Sports (blog)When I grew up I never thought Michael Jordan or Michael Jackson farted or pooped." [The second sentence is heavily paraphrased, but that was the basic point. I got too excited and couldn't type.] • "I'm gonna tell y'all what.PFT: Moss 'coming to tear somebody's heads off'NBCSports.comRandy Moss plans a return to the NFLExaminer.comall 578 news articles »

Should the Magic Ride it Out with Dwight? - Basketball Prospectus

Should the Magic Ride it Out with Dwight? - Basketball Prospectus
02/14/2012
Should the Magic Ride it Out with Dwight?Basketball ProspectusHouston was struggling financially at the time, as were several other teams in the pre-Michael Jordan NBA. The Sixers had been on the cusp of a championship for a half-decade, ever since Julius Erving joined the club after the ABA-NBA merger.
Despite fans' fears, Anthony's return won't ruin new-look Knicks
02/14/2012
Despite fans' fears, Anthony's return won't ruin new-look KnicksSI.comThe whole point of Sam Smith's book, The Jordan Rules, was that Michael Jordan had been too selfish to win before he learned to share the ball and earn his first championship at age 28. Isiah Thomas was 27 when he reached the NBA Finals for the first ...and more »
Bulldog boys tie highly-ranked Titans in soccer match - Ramona Sentinel
02/14/2012
Bulldog boys tie highly-ranked Titans in soccer matchRamona Sentinel"It was a huge tie for us," said Coach Michael Jordan. "We hung with them." The Bulldogs, whose game Feb. 7 was a 3-1 road loss at Westview, ended the week with a 2-5-1 Palomar League record and a 9-10-3 overall performance for the season.and more »

Neighbors in the news - Jacksonville Daily News

Neighbors in the news - Jacksonville Daily News
02/13/2012
Neighbors in the newsJacksonville Daily News... Megan Cartwright, John Costa IV, Lucas Dixon, Colleen Earnest, Ashtyn Fischler, Jordan Foy, Weston Furrow, Elisia Garza, Kyle Gerhardt, Veronica Holt, Ashley Jenkins, Kayleigh-Anne Jewell, Leah Jilton, Grant Joiner, Michael Jordan, Bobbi Locklear, ...
Collins: 'Losses must be brutal on Jordan' - Charlotte Observer
02/13/2012
Collins: 'Losses must be brutal on Jordan'Charlotte ObserverBy Rick Bonnell Doug Collins coached Michael Jordan with the Chicago Bulls and coached for Jordan when Jordan ran the Washington Wizards' front office. So now-Philadelphia 76ers coach Collins knows well as anyone what drives Jordan, ...
GMC Athlete of the Month: MacKenzie Latt, Hamilton
02/13/2012
GMC Athlete of the Month: MacKenzie Latt, HamiltonPatch.comEither Dirk Nowitzki, Michael Jordan, or Lebron James. Dirk has such a great work ethic and plays with incredible composure. Michael Jordan is any basketball player's idol because he basically is the best player of all time.

Monday, February 13, 2012

Britain frees radical preacher seen as security threat - USA TODAY

Britain frees radical preacher seen as security threat - USA TODAY
02/13/2012
USA TODAYBritain frees radical preacher seen as security threatUSA TODAYBy Michael Winter, USA TODAY Britain tonight released a radical Jordanian cleric who was held for six years as a national security threat and who reportedly influenced the lead hijacker of the September 11 attacks, according to news reports.and more »
The Essential Comedians for the Age of Obama: A Conversation with Keegan ... - ThinkProgress
02/13/2012
ThinkProgressThe Essential Comedians for the Age of Obama: A Conversation with Keegan ...ThinkProgressKeegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele, both biracial themselves, have nailed comedy for the age of Obama. It's not just that Peele has the best Obama impression in the business. In their exploration of code-switching, whether it's in conversations ...
Black Square Dancing Pioneer's Memory Honored by Southside Squares - MyFox Chicago
02/13/2012
Black Square Dancing Pioneer's Memory Honored by Southside SquaresMyFox ChicagoChicago is known for talented people like Oprah Winfrey, Michael Jordan and Kanye West, but there is a jewel in the black community that's right behind park district building doors and you may not know about it. These dancers are known as the Southside ...

Whitney Houston's voice will never be forgotten - Houston Chronicle

Whitney Houston's voice will never be forgotten - Houston Chronicle
02/13/2012
NEWS.com.auWhitney Houston's voice will never be forgottenHouston ChronicleShe danced through it with a bearing that made you think of Michael Jordan stopping off at a schoolyard basketball game, knowing that she had far more talent than anyone around her. The daughter of Cissy Houston and cousin of Dionne Warwick, ...Loose Ball: Whitney Was Close to Sports WorldThe Rootall 15,023 news articles »
Hometown man's life story inspiring
02/13/2012
Hometown man's life story inspiringGoErie.comWithout Earl Lloyd, Jackie Robinson, Muhammad Ali, Bill Russell and Jim Brown, Michael Jordan may not have become the greatest athlete of all time. And without Ralph Wiley, Michael Wilbon, Roy S. Johnson, Leon Carter and William C. Rhoden, ...and more »
NBA: LeBron only No. 6 on least-liked list? - Salisbury Post
02/13/2012
Salisbury PostNBA: LeBron only No. 6 on least-liked list?Salisbury Post"You don't see Michael Jordan tweeting. If you're an elite player, plays like that don't excite you." Perkins knows that James is not just an 'elite' player; he knows James is probably the best player in the league at the moment.and more »

Sixers aware of pitfalls in playing lesser foes - Philadelphia Inquirer

Sixers aware of pitfalls in playing lesser foes - Philadelphia Inquirer
02/13/2012
Sixers aware of pitfalls in playing lesser foesPhiladelphia InquirerMichael Jordan, who was coached twice by Collins, once in Chicago and again in Washington, is the majority owner of the Bobcats. "We sure don't want to let them stop that," Collins said of the Bobcats' skid. "I love Michael, and he's been awfully good ...and more »
Geoffrey O'Connor's Valentine's Day Playlist - VICE
02/13/2012
VICEGeoffrey O'Connor's Valentine's Day PlaylistVICEBy Royce Akers Geoffrey O'Connor is the Michael Jordan of love. His record Vanity Is Forever was one of the sexiest, most darkly romantic releases of 2011 and beyond. Naturally, when we decided to get someone to make us a Valentine's Day playlist, ...
The best "bromances" in sports: a list of athlete duos that share the love - The Scribe
02/13/2012
The best "bromances" in sports: a list of athlete duos that share the loveThe ScribeTiger Woods and Michael Jordan; Golf and NBA Can you think of another pair of athletes who have dominated their selective games for as long as both Woods and Jordan did? Although they both share a level of competiveness that is unmatched, ...and more »

Sunday, February 12, 2012

Your Heroes Secret of Success: Ballet - ChicagoNow (blog)

Your Heroes Secret of Success: Ballet - ChicagoNow (blog)
02/12/2012
ChicagoNow (blog)Your Heroes Secret of Success: BalletChicagoNow (blog)So here are a few pictures of your stars in their prime, and a quote from Michael Jordan (one of my heroes), especially for those of you that can't conceive of ballet being "manly enough" for you. And even the new it guy, Ryan Gosling is open about the ...
The Final Horne: In the end Kobe won the war with Shaq - Clarksville Online
02/12/2012
Toronto StarThe Final Horne: In the end Kobe won the war with ShaqClarksville OnlineThe pair formed the greatest duo the NBA had had seen since Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen were leading the Bulls to six championships in subsequent three-peats in the early and then late 1990′s or certainly since Hulk Hogan and the 'Macho Man' ...Kobe's renaissanceToronto SunBryant relentless in pursuit of sixth championship ringThe Sudbury StarQuestion answeredGloucester County Times - NJ.comToronto Starall 92 news articles »
Social media tools latest way to build athlete's reputation - Pueblo Chieftain
02/12/2012
Social media tools latest way to build athlete's reputationPueblo ChieftainIt seems so innocent now to think that boys in the tiny towns of Southeastern Colorado watched Michael Jordan highlights on television and tried to emulate his phenomenal moves. Truth be told, basketball players everywhere probably were inspired by the ...

What's new in Chicago hotels, restaurants, theaters, exhibits this winter

What's new in Chicago hotels, restaurants, theaters, exhibits this winter
02/12/2012
MLive.comWhat's new in Chicago hotels, restaurants, theaters, exhibits this winterMLive.com(publichotels.com) The star power of a basketball legend draws visitors to yet another new hotel dining spot — Michael Jordan's Steak House in the InterContinental Chicago on North Michigan Avenue. Unlike his former restaurant, which was filled with ...
John Devine: Drexler stands out at AT&T - San Jose Mercury News
02/12/2012
John Devine: Drexler stands out at AT&TSan Jose Mercury NewsDrexler and Olajuwon later teamed up to bring an NBA title to Houston — three years after Drexler joined Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird and Chris Mullin on the 1992 Olympic Dream team. "Both were real nice achievements in my career,'' ...and more »
2014 Phenom Andrew Wiggins Has UK and FSU on Top - Nation of Blue
02/12/2012
Nation of Blue2014 Phenom Andrew Wiggins Has UK and FSU on TopNation of BlueHe is a highly-skilled, elite-level athlete with a motor comparable to predecessors such as Shabazz Muhammad and Michael-Kidd Gilchrist. Wiggins has also drawn comparisons to players such as Kevin Durant and Michael Jordan. Obviously, it's very early ...

Do the Rockets Hold the Keys to the Lakers, Knicks or Dwight Howard's Future? - Bleacher Report

Do the Rockets Hold the Keys to the Lakers, Knicks or Dwight Howard's Future? - Bleacher Report
02/11/2012
Bleacher ReportDo the Rockets Hold the Keys to the Lakers, Knicks or Dwight Howard's Future?Bleacher ReportIt would even benefit the Black Mamba himself as it would allow Kobe to move to the small forward position just as Michael Jordan did in his latter years, which should prolong his career, give him more post up opportunities which he relishes and make ...and more »
Michael Oher: 'I beat the odds' - Minneapolis Star Tribune
02/11/2012
Michael Oher: 'I beat the odds'Minneapolis Star TribuneAt that time, my role models were Michael Jordan and players from the Dallas Cowboys. I wanted to be where they were and I knew I had to be tough mentally and work hard to get there. Q You have experienced many kinds of families -- your biological ...and more »
Video: Star-studded panel at Villanova debates Moneyball's impact on business ... - Main Line
02/11/2012
Video: Star-studded panel at Villanova debates Moneyball's impact on business ...Main LineThe Sixers had Dr. J, who to this day I think is the greatest player I ever saw play, with respect to Michael Jordan. I had Sixers' season tickets, and I'm still known to my law school classmates as the only guy crazy enough to brave a blizzard to ...and more »

Saturday, February 11, 2012

The NBA's real star - China Daily

The NBA's real star - China Daily
02/12/2012
China DailyThe NBA's real starChina DailyWas it the jaw-dropping skills of the greatest player of all-time, Michael Jordan? Or was it a little Jewish guy who started his working life behind the counter of his family's New York deli - David Joel Stern? After tiring of cutting sandwiches, ...and more »
Jerry Reinsdorf opposed to a Chicago NBA All-Star Game, are you crazy? - ChicagoNow (blog)
02/11/2012
ChicagoNow (blog)Jerry Reinsdorf opposed to a Chicago NBA All-Star Game, are you crazy?ChicagoNow (blog)He was the instrumental principle-owner of the Chicago Bulls during their dynasty years, signing off on checks for the likes of Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman and many other immortal Bulls champions. He was also just as instrumental in ...and more »
Parenthood's Michael B. Jordan Joins Jason Ritter In NBC's County - Cinema Blend
02/11/2012
Cinema BlendParenthood's Michael B. Jordan Joins Jason Ritter In NBC's CountyCinema BlendMichael B. Jordan, who has had roles in both Parenthood and Friday Night Lights, is set to join the hospital drama's cast. According to THR, Jordan is set to play Travis Hancock, an intern at the hospital. Like his role in Parenthood, Jordan will play ...'Parenthood' Reunion: Michael B. Jordan to Co-Star in Jason Katims/Jason ...Hollywood ReporterPilot Season: FNL's Michael B. Jordan Reunites with Jason Katims on NBC's CountySeattle Post IntelligencerPilot Scoop: Michael B. Jordan Reunites with Friday Night Lights Boss on NBC's ...TVLineDeadline.com -HitFixall 8 news articles »

Challenge Cup a success at LIT - Regina Leader-Post

Challenge Cup a success at LIT - Regina Leader-Post
02/11/2012
Challenge Cup a success at LITRegina Leader-PostEli Pasquale could have been Michael Jordan's wingman. Instead, the Chicago Bulls went with John Paxson, who won three NBA championships with the Bulls during his career. Pasquale, the special guest at this year's LIT, earned a free-agent tryout with ...and more »
Fairborn senior scores big on No. 1 Springboro - Dayton Daily News
02/11/2012
Fairborn senior scores big on No. 1 SpringboroDayton Daily NewsEL Hubbard Fairborn guard Jordan Michael scores despite being double-teamed by Springboro's Maverick Morgan (22) and Matt Delbridge during their game at Baker Memorial Field House in Fairborn Friday, Feb. 10, 2012. By Marc F. Pendleton, Staff Writer ...and more »
Taking Ineptness to New Lows - New York Times (blog)
02/11/2012
New York Times (blog)Taking Ineptness to New LowsNew York Times (blog)Michael Jordan may be the greatest basketball player of all time, a renowned competitor who led the Chicago Bulls to six NBA titles and retired with a league-record career scoring average of 30.1 points per game. But Jordan's track record as a ...Bulls-dozer vs. Bobcats: Result not even closeCharlotte Observerall 15 news articles »

AP Sportlight - Greenwich Time

AP Sportlight - Greenwich Time
02/11/2012
AP SportlightGreenwich Time1990 — Mike Tyson loses for the first time when James "Buster" Douglas knocks him out in the 10th round and captures the heavyweight championship in one of the biggest upsets in boxing history. 1990 — Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley score 17 ...
It took awhile, but Luol Deng finally has grown into his frame, talent - Chicago Sun-Times
02/11/2012
Telegraph.co.ukIt took awhile, but Luol Deng finally has grown into his frame, talentChicago Sun-TimesThe last time the Bulls had two All-Stars in the same season was in 1997-98, with Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen. Pippen and Jordan first paired up as All-Stars in 1990. Before that, it was Reggie Theus and Artis Gilmore in 1981.Luol Deng Makes All-Star TeamNBC ChicagoLuol Deng named first British NBA All-Star as reserves are announcedWashington Post (blog)Luol Deng Named an All-Star ReservePippen Ain't EasyCBS News -The Guardian -Daily Mailall 88 news articles »
Once again, NC basketball stands out - News & Observer
02/11/2012
Once again, NC basketball stands outNews & ObserverNo other state has a quartet that can match the achievements of David Thompson, Michael Jordan, Pete Maravich and Phil Ford. Shelby Crest's Thompson led NC State to a national championship and to an undefeated season, but he also changed college ...

Friday, February 10, 2012

Elfin: LeBron Still Public Enemy No. 1 In DC - CBS Local

Elfin: LeBron Still Public Enemy No. 1 In DC - CBS Local
02/10/2012
CBS LocalElfin: LeBron Still Public Enemy No. 1 In DCCBS Local... NBA map in the 1980s, they tried to sell tickets to their games at the Capital Centre by promoting the opponents as in: come see Magic Johnson and the Lakers; come see Larry Bird and the Celtics; come see Michael Jordan and the Bulls; and so on.Homecourt disadvantage?Washington Post (blog)all 48 news articles »
Interview with the stars of Comedy Central's 'Key & Peele'
02/10/2012
TheCelebrityCafe.comInterview with the stars of Comedy Central's 'Key & Peele'TheCelebrityCafe.comKeegan-Michael: Jordan got to MADtv in the fall of '03 and I came in at the beginning of '04, so we were there together...I think, five seasons all told...And that's kind of where the partnership started...sort of an ad hoc partnership.
Writer-Palooza: There's no crying in basketball - Bloguin (blog)
02/10/2012
Bloguin (blog)Writer-Palooza: There's no crying in basketballBloguin (blog)Who doesn't love the image of Michael Jordan sobbing while cradling his first NBA championship trophy at the ripe old age of 28 after many years of playoff failure? There's hardly ever a time where players holding a press conference to announce their ...

How LeBron's Season Stacks Up - Basketball Prospectus

How LeBron's Season Stacks Up - Basketball Prospectus
02/10/2012
MiamiHerald.comHow LeBron's Season Stacks UpBasketball Prospectus... but when Wade is available, LBJ more resembles the 2011 edition--still a phenomenal player, but somewhat disappointing output for a guy whose numbers once could be compared to those of a prime Michael Jordan without a hint of irony.LeBron James: Why His NBA Legacy Is in a No-Win SituationBleacher Reportall 78 news articles »
Let's Fix The New "N****s in Paris" Video - Grantland (blog)
02/10/2012
Let's Fix The New "N****s in Paris" VideoGrantland (blog)It's a tricked out pick-up truck driven by Mike Tyson, with Michael Jordan riding shotgun. The foursome ditch their car and hop in the bed of the truck. When Jay says "Got a broke clock", the foursome in the back start taking off their most expensive ...and more »
Five Southern California Student Athletes Named to 2012 McDonald's® All ... - Sacramento Bee
02/10/2012
RestaurantNewsRelease.comFive Southern California Student Athletes Named to 2012 McDonald's® All ...Sacramento BeeThe list of McDonald's All Americans comprises of some of the top names in basketball history, and features past and present Olympics, NBA, WNBA and NCAA stars including: Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Michael Jordan, Shaquille O'Neal, Kevin Garnett, ...Final Rosters Unveiled for the 2012 McDonald's All American® GamesMissouri Sports MagazineBOYS BASKETBALL: Bush's Ridley named to McDonald's All-American teamYour Houston Newsall 39 news articles »

Suns Nash Named NBA All-Star

Suns Nash Named NBA All-Star
02/10/2012
Suns.comSuns Nash Named NBA All-StarSuns.comNash, who turned 38 years old two days ago, becomes just the fourth player in NBA history to earn an All-Star selection at 38 or older, joining a Hall of Fame club that includes only Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (1985, 1986, 1987, 1988), Michael Jordan (2001, ...Phoenix Suns' Steve Nash continues to defy calendarAZ Central.comSuns' Steve Nash is named an NBA All-Star reserveHouston ChronicleSteve Nash Named To All-Star GameValley of the Sunsall 111 news articles »
On The Shoulders Of Giants - A.V. Club
02/10/2012
On The Shoulders Of GiantsA.V. ClubRussell is still as competitive and arrogant now as he was on the court in his prime, unwilling to yield the idea that Michael Jordan, Abdul-Jabbar, or Magic Johnson were better players than him. Forget the fact that Russell never would have even ...
Bulls opposed to All-Star Game at UC - ESPN
02/09/2012
Bulls opposed to All-Star Game at UCESPNChicago hosted its last NBA All-Star Game in 1988, when Michael Jordan, still with a head of hair, won both the slam-dunk competition and the game's MVP honors. But 24 years later, the Reinsdorfs said the cons outweigh the pros in having the game in ...and more »

Thursday, February 9, 2012

A looter's lament | Sideline Chatter - The Seattle Times

A looter's lament | Sideline Chatter - The Seattle Times
02/10/2012
A looter's lament | Sideline ChatterThe Seattle TimesI don't know?' "b) Michael Jordan, on the Bobcats' starting five." 1, Michael Vick; 2, Tiger Woods; 3, Plaxico Burress; 4, Ndamukong Suh; 5, Kris Humphries; 6, LeBron James; 7, Kobe Bryant; 8, Terrell Owens; 9, Alex Rodriguez; 10, Kurt Busch.
Longer Deal Is in Store For College Football - Wall Street Journal
02/10/2012
Wall Street JournalLonger Deal Is in Store For College FootballWall Street JournalThat is 4.0 points above his average last season and the third-best ever for a player age 33 or older, according to Basketball-Reference.com, trailing Dominique Wilkins (29.9) and Michael Jordan (29.6). But Bryant is scoring 31.4% of his team's points.
Dirk, Pierce All-Stars; runs end for KG, Duncan - The Associated Press
02/10/2012
The Associated PressDirk, Pierce All-Stars; runs end for KG, DuncanThe Associated PressHe became just the fourth player to earn an All-Star spot at 38 or older, joining Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Michael Jordan and Karl Malone. Coaches favored team success, with only Nash, Williams and Gasol getting picked from teams with losing records.and more »

DeLand column: The great ones play through the pain - St. Cloud Times

DeLand column: The great ones play through the pain - St. Cloud Times
02/09/2012
DeLand column: The great ones play through the painSt. Cloud TimesThere was Michael Jordan, playing with a terrible case of the flu in Game 5 of the 1997 NBA Finals, scoring 38 points to lead the Bulls to a pivotal two-point win at Utah. The list goes on and on. (Sometimes, I do too.) And the point is this: It's hard ...
Businesses get tips on social media
02/09/2012
Businesses get tips on social mediaSalemNews.netHe used the example of former basketball star Michael Jordan not offending people. Jordan, whose name sells millions of shoes, was quoted in response to a question as saying, "Republicans wear shoes too." He listed a number of other don'ts including: ...
Solomon: Without stars of their own, Rockets may be on outside looking in at ... - Houston Chronicle (blog)
02/09/2012
Houston Chronicle (blog)Solomon: Without stars of their own, Rockets may be on outside looking in at ...Houston Chronicle (blog)Hakeem Olajuwon was stepping in to take over the dominant big-man slot from Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and youngsters like Michael Jordan, Karl Malone, John Stockton and Charles Barkley were supplanting the likes of Magic Johnson and Larry Bird (both injured ...and more »

Phoenix Suns' Steve Nash continues to defy calendar - AZ

Phoenix Suns' Steve Nash continues to defy calendar - AZ
02/09/2012
SB NationPhoenix Suns' Steve Nash continues to defy calendarAZ Central.comMichael Jordan played in an All-Star Game eight days before his 40th birthday. Karl Malone was 38 when he was named to the 2002 game, although he didn't play. With two NBA Most Valuable Player Awards and arguably the best all-around shooting statistics ...Steve Nash deserves an All-Star invitationValley of the Sunsall 639 news articles »
Sixers still look as if they need a go-to guy - Philadelphia Inquirer
02/09/2012
Sixers still look as if they need a go-to guyPhiladelphia InquirerAnd he said, 'I haven't trusted anyone since Michael Jordan in the fourth.' "That says it all. When I was a little kid, 8 or 9 and you really believed in superheroes, I really believed that MJ was a superhero. One time against the Grizzlies, ...and more »
Celebrity Artist William Quigley Donates Works to be Auctioned at Celebrity ... - (press release)
02/09/2012
Celebrity Artist William Quigley Donates Works to be Auctioned at Celebrity ...PR.com (press release)Each created at Boston University Press from a series of paintings of Abraham Lincoln, Michael Jordan, and an 8ft original Audrey Hepburn, owned by Robert Beal, one of Boston's top Real Estate Developers and Art Collectors. He started with Fresh Paved ...

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Re-Live SuperSonic Glory/Twist the Knife - SB Nation Seattle (blog)

Re-Live SuperSonic Glory/Twist the Knife - SB Nation Seattle (blog)
02/08/2012
SB Nation Seattle (blog)Re-Live SuperSonic Glory/Twist the KnifeSB Nation Seattle (blog)... team coming back to the city, it really makes one hearken back to the good old days of SuperSonics glory, and one of the most memorable seasons of the Shawn Kemp and Gary Payton era was the 1996 NBA Finals against Michael Jordan and the Bulls.and more »
Michael B. Jordan talks shop to Page 2 - ESPN
02/08/2012
ESPNMichael B. Jordan talks shop to Page 2ESPNBy Jon Gold Michael B. Jordan is not in the restaurant five minutes before someone shouts out, "Wallace!" It is a sunny afternoon in Hollywood, Calif., and Jordan can finally see once more. He has spent three days with his eyes closed, traversing Los ...
Perkins rips LeBron for tweeting about dunk - Chicago Tribune
02/08/2012
Chicago TribunePerkins rips LeBron for tweeting about dunkChicago Tribune"You don't see Michael Jordan tweeting. If you're an elite player, plays like that don't excite you. ... I just feel (James) is always looking for attention and he wants the world to like him." Get the full story: Sports.Yahoo.com Perkins peeved.Kendrick Perkins thinks LeBron is an attention houndUSA TODAYall 35 news articles »

Kobe says he'd retire before going somewhere else - (blog)

Kobe says he'd retire before going somewhere else - (blog)
02/08/2012
Kobe says he'd retire before going somewhere elseCBSSports.com (blog)He could catch Wilt Chamberlain and Michael Jordan on the list and if he really stretched out his career, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar who he's about 9500 points behind. How much more time do you think you have? Kobe: It's interesting to me to hear people put ...and more »
SLAM Presents JORDAN BRAND - SLAM Online
02/08/2012
SLAM Presents JORDAN BRANDSLAM Online... the media was invited to Chicago, where they were introduced individually over the PA system at the United Center one by one until, lastly, the man that built the building on the back of win after win, Michael Jordan, came out and joined them.
Pat Forde wishes UK's competition 'Good Luck' - Nation of Blue
02/08/2012
Nation of BluePat Forde wishes UK's competition 'Good Luck'Nation of BlueHe also takes a look ahead to the New Orleans, comparing it to another National Title game that took place in down there between Patrick Ewing and Michael Jordan. Forde compares Anthony Davis to Ewing and says he doesn't see a Jordan in this year's ...

Jury discharged in trial of gardaí - Irish Times

Jury discharged in trial of gardaí - Irish Times
02/08/2012
Jury discharged in trial of gardaíIrish TimesSgt Michael Jordan and Garda Alan Coates, who are based at Ashbourne Garda station, had pleaded not guilty to assaulting William Shiels at Tara Lawns, Ashbourne, on the night of April 26/27th, 2009. The direction from Judge Michael O'Shea came ...
5 Questions With Kemba Walker - Celtics
02/08/2012
5 Questions With Kemba WalkerCeltics Hub.comHow much communication have you had with Michael Jordan this year? Walker: Not much. I mean, when we are at home he is around. We see him then, but he's busy, so not much really. 1a. Has he talked to you individually at all? 2.Celtics Vs. Bobcats: Previewing Tuesday's Game With Rufus On FireSB Nation Boston (blog)all 7 news articles »
LeBron James: Why His NBA Legacy Is in a No-Win Situation - Bleacher Report
02/08/2012
Bleacher ReportLeBron James: Why His NBA Legacy Is in a No-Win SituationBleacher ReportHe combines this with freakish athleticism and leaping ability on par with Dominique Wilkins and Michael Jordan. His jump-shooting ability, though constantly ridiculed, has improved greatly over the past few seasons and he has developed a sometimes ...

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

High school basketball superstar heading to Providence - WTNH

High school basketball superstar heading to Providence - WTNH
02/08/2012
High school basketball superstar heading to ProvidenceWTNHNew London, Conn. (WTNH) - Among the high school population New London basketball star Kris Dunn blends in, but if you look a little closer at his face you may say he looks like Michael Jordan. "I get that a lot," said Dunn, "Jordan!
No rivalry can top this one
02/08/2012
No rivalry can top this oneMyrtleBeachOnline.comMichael Jordan's tongue. Roy Williams' crouch. Walter Davis' jumpers. Bobby Jones' steal. • Bloody. Several of the most notable of the teams' 232 meetings have featured it, including Eric Montross bleeding from the head in 1992 and Gerald Henderson ...
On Paul Pierce and his legacy with the Boston Celtics - CLNS Radio (blog)
02/08/2012
Boston GlobeOn Paul Pierce and his legacy with the Boston CelticsCLNS Radio (blog)Going into tonight's game against Michael Jordan's Charlotte Bobcats, Pierce is sitting nine points away from Larry Legend's mark of 21791 points scored. He needs ten points to take sole possession of second place. One of the reasons why tonight is so ...Doc Rivers and Sean Grande preview Celtics-BobcatsWEEI.comCeltics Vs. Bobcats: Paul Pierce On Brink Of History As Boston Hosts CharlotteSB Nationall 86 news articles »

A game for Kobe to remember — and to forget - USA TODAY

A game for Kobe to remember — and to forget - USA TODAY
02/07/2012
USA TODAYA game for Kobe to remember — and to forgetUSA TODAYBy Howard Smith, US Presswire Kobe Bryant now trails just Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Karl Malone, Michael Jordan and Wilt Chamberlain in career scoring. By Howard Smith, US Presswire Kobe Bryant now trails just Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Karl Malone, ...His legacy and achievements not yet settled, Bryant acknowledges that his time ...CBSSports.comThe Curious Case of Kobe Bryant: Is the Los Angeles Lakers Star Playing Younger?Bleacher ReportKobe unapologetic for 2001 finals trash talkComcast SportsNet Philadelphia (blog)Philadelphia Daily News -Philadelphia Inquirer -Delaware County Daily Timesall 1,022 news articles »
Rivers runs through hoops - Charlotte Observer
02/07/2012
Charlotte ObserverRivers runs through hoopsCharlotte ObserverRivers' basketball hero is Kobe Bryant, who, like Michael Jordan before him, has the ability to turn just about any comment into an insult. "I envy him," Rivers said of Bryant. "I really look up to him more than anybody else. He plays (ticked) off.and more »
Some dont toast Tavern II - New York Post
02/07/2012
Some dont toast Tavern IINew York PostPeter Glazier, whose Glazier Group owns Michael Jordan's at Grand Central Terminal, calls the new RFP a "game-changer." He said, "The city has done a wonderful job leveling the playing field," and that the terms are far more advantageous than they were ...

First In Series Of Air Jordan IV 2012 Retros Set To Drop In Two Weeks

First In Series Of Air Jordan IV 2012 Retros Set To Drop In Two Weeks
02/07/2012
BallerStatus.comFirst In Series Of Air Jordan IV 2012 Retros Set To Drop In Two WeeksBallerStatus.comThe Air Jordan IV was originally worn by Michael Jordan back in 1989 and became iconic thanks to Spike Lee's film "Do the Right Thing," released the same year. This sneaker boasts many of the same characteristics of the original, with the bold red ...Take A Look At Official Photos Of The Air Jordan IV Retro "White/Cement"DrJays.com Liveall 5 news articles »
Sam Coppola, actor in films, TV, theater
02/07/2012
NorthJersey.comSam Coppola, actor in films, TV, theaterNorthJersey.comMr. Coppola, no relation to film director Francis Ford Coppola, played a nursing home resident in a Chevy commercial that aired during last year's Super Bowl and a hot dog vendor in a Ball Park Franks spot starring Michael Jordan.
Marauders to wear Jordan silhouette - Hamilton Spectator
02/07/2012
Marauders to wear Jordan silhouetteHamilton SpectatorThe Associated Press Perhaps the most recognizable logo in basketball is the flying silhouette of Michael Jordan on Nike's Jordan brand apparel and shoes. The company is so fiercely protective of the product that only four North American universities ...