Saturday, March 31, 2012

Watching the Bouncing Balls, College and Pro - New York Times

Watching the Bouncing Balls, College and Pro - New York Times
03/31/2012
Watching the Bouncing Balls, College and ProNew York TimesQ. Any hope for the Bobcats, your former teammate Michael Jordan's team, possibly the worst in NBA history? A. Their hope is in Anthony Davis. Wherever he goes, that team can build around him and grow with him. He's the only difference maker in the ...and more »
Dover Athletic 0 Boreham Wood 2 - Kent Online
03/31/2012
Kent OnlineDover Athletic 0 Boreham Wood 2Kent OnlineTerry Dixon replaced James Walker and Michael Corcoran came in for George Purcell as manager Nicky Forster rang the changes, with Walker and Danny Green not even in the squad. Corcoran sent a free-kick straight at Wood keeper Michael Jordan after Barry ...
Thibodeau says he's "fine" with contract situation as report states … well ...
03/31/2012
NBCSports.comThibodeau says he's "fine" with contract situation as report states … well ...NBCSports.comBut dating all the way back to Phil Jackson and Michael Jordan, the most successful coach and player this side of Auerbach's Russell Celtics, Reinsdorf has unnecessarily drug out negotiations for extensions. The truth of the matter is that Reinsdorf ...Just how great have Bulls been without Rose?CSNChicago.comall 3 news articles »

Haute Event: The Stars Celebrate the Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational - Haute Living

Haute Event: The Stars Celebrate the Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational - Haute Living
03/31/2012
Haute LivingHaute Event: The Stars Celebrate the Michael Jordan Celebrity InvitationalHaute Livingby Susan Stapleton, photos by Ethan Miller/Getty Images Michael Jordan, Ne-Yo and Make-A-Wish child Lucas on carpet at MJCI Celebration. Last night, sports and entertainment stars including Michael Jordan, Ne-Yo, John Smoltz, Adrian Young, Joey Fatone, ...Ken Griffey, Jr. & Winky Wright Lead Winning Teams in MJCI Celebrity-Amateur ...MarketWatch (press release)Michael Jordan talks golf, charity and Las VegasKTNV Las VegasMichael Jordan's annual charity event lures big namesExaminer.comLas Vegas Sun -Las Vegas Weekly (blog)all 22 news articles »
Fergie Gets Black Diamonds for 37th Birthday - People Magazine
03/31/2012
Fergie Gets Black Diamonds for 37th BirthdayPeople MagazineBy Mark Gray Just another Friday night in Las Vegas: Fergie bounced from the VIP table she shared with husband Josh Duhamel and Ne-Yo to the adjacent one where Michael Jordan was partying. Over the next several hours, she took to the mic and hyped up ...and more »
Michael Jordan may not stick around as Charlotte Bobcats owner if he can't ... - New York Daily News
03/31/2012
New York Daily NewsMichael Jordan may not stick around as Charlotte Bobcats owner if he can't ...New York Daily NewsMichael Jordan apparently has an exit strategy to leave the Bobcats, which will undoubtedly make Charlotte fans take to the streets for a mass celebration, provided His Airness keeps his word. Nearing the end of another lost season as Bobcats owner, ...The Nine Circles of Bobcats HellNBCSports.comall 3 news articles »

DODD: Heaven sent - Evening News and Tribune

DODD: Heaven sent - Evening News and Tribune
03/31/2012
DODD: Heaven sentEvening News and TribuneDo you think Anthony Davis is better than Michael Jordan?" Go Big Blue." Cawood — "Anthony is a great freshman but I don't think we can compare him to the greatness of Michael Jordan just yet. Go ahead caller." Mavis — "Cawood, do you think Richie ...
Video: Michael Jordan holes one out from 55 feet
03/31/2012
Video: Michael Jordan holes one out from 55 feetNBCSports.comBut in this case we're talking Bobcats owner Michael Jordan…. who as I recall used to play a little hoop himself back in the day. Anyway, now he's a golfer and he has the wedge out and is wearing his Sunday Tiger red so…. nice soft shot.
Biggest contract busts in sports - USA TODAY
03/31/2012
Biggest contract busts in sportsUSA TODAYStats: A reserve, Koncak's contract was unprecedented and larger than the contracts of Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird. Koncak's offensive output during the six-year deal was -- well, offensive. His points per game average peaked at 4.5.

Friday, March 30, 2012

Back on the track... Dame Mary is now a Tube halt on new Olympic Legends map - Belfast Telegraph

Back on the track... Dame Mary is now a Tube halt on new Olympic Legends map - Belfast Telegraph
03/31/2012
Belfast TelegraphBack on the track... Dame Mary is now a Tube halt on new Olympic Legends mapBelfast TelegraphOther champion athletes to be honoured are sprinter Usain Bolt at Victoria, rower Sir Steve Redgrave at Knightsbridge and basketball player Michael Jordan at King's Cross/St Pancras. Last night gold medallist Dame Mary, who was named overall winner at ...Meet me at Liu Xiang stationChina Dailyall 2 news articles »
Michael Jordan talks golf, charity and Las Vegas - KTNV Las Vegas
03/31/2012
Las Vegas SunMichael Jordan talks golf, charity and Las VegasKTNV Las VegasBy Molly Waldron Las Vegas, NV (KTNV) -- Some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment are in Las Vegas this weekend to play in the 11th Annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational at Shadow Creek Golf Club. Even Michael Jordan himself ...Michael Jordan's annual charity event lures big namesExaminer.comStrip Scribbles: Michael Jordan, star pals at Shadow Creek; Celine turns 44Las Vegas Weekly (blog)Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational stars are ready to play golf at Shadow CreekLas Vegas SunLas Vegas Review - Journal -CSNChicago.comall 18 news articles »
Beating the odds
03/31/2012
Beating the oddsTbo.comBy CLIFF GILL | Special correspondent Michael Jordan was one of the greatest collegiate and professional basketball players of all time. But during his sophomore year at Laney High School in Wilmington, NC, he was cut trying to make the varsity ...

Back on the track... Dame Mary is now a Tube halt on new Olympic Legends map - Belfast Telegraph

Back on the track... Dame Mary is now a Tube halt on new Olympic Legends map - Belfast Telegraph
03/31/2012
Belfast TelegraphBack on the track... Dame Mary is now a Tube halt on new Olympic Legends mapBelfast TelegraphOther champion athletes to be honoured are sprinter Usain Bolt at Victoria, rower Sir Steve Redgrave at Knightsbridge and basketball player Michael Jordan at King's Cross/St Pancras. Last night gold medallist Dame Mary, who was named overall winner at ...Meet me at Liu Xiang stationChina Dailyall 2 news articles »
Michael Jordan talks golf, charity and Las Vegas - KTNV Las Vegas
03/31/2012
Las Vegas SunMichael Jordan talks golf, charity and Las VegasKTNV Las VegasBy Molly Waldron Las Vegas, NV (KTNV) -- Some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment are in Las Vegas this weekend to play in the 11th Annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational at Shadow Creek Golf Club. Even Michael Jordan himself ...Michael Jordan's annual charity event lures big namesExaminer.comStrip Scribbles: Michael Jordan, star pals at Shadow Creek; Celine turns 44Las Vegas Weekly (blog)Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational stars are ready to play golf at Shadow CreekLas Vegas SunLas Vegas Review - Journal -CSNChicago.comall 18 news articles »
Beating the odds
03/31/2012
Beating the oddsTbo.comBy CLIFF GILL | Special correspondent Michael Jordan was one of the greatest collegiate and professional basketball players of all time. But during his sophomore year at Laney High School in Wilmington, NC, he was cut trying to make the varsity ...

Michael Jordan Invitational turns on celebrity wattage - St. George Daily Spectrum

Michael Jordan Invitational turns on celebrity wattage - St. George Daily Spectrum
03/30/2012
Las Vegas SunMichael Jordan Invitational turns on celebrity wattageSt. George Daily SpectrumLas Vegas native NE-YO is scheduled to give an intimate, private performance at Aria Resrot & Casino at CityCenter during the 11th Annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational tonight. The Grammy award-winning artist will take the stage at the MJCI ...Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational stars are ready to play golf at Shadow CreekLas Vegas SunJordan tourney wards off autograph professionalsLas Vegas Review - JournalAaron Rodgers, Sugar Ray Leonard, Others Out For Michael Jordan Las Vegas Golf ...GolfLasVegasNow.comall 5 news articles »
Coach Nabs Nike for Victory Day Sponsor
03/30/2012
Coach Nabs Nike for Victory Day SponsorPatch.comMichael Jordan. Derek Jeter. Tiger Woods. Now, one of the most recognizable corporate symbols in the world, the "swoosh," will rest above the left chest of the special needs children participating in Victory Day 2012. Representatives from Nike ...
Steve Nash to Miami Heat: Could Veteran PG Make LeBron James G.O.A.T.? - Bleacher Report
03/30/2012
Bleacher ReportSteve Nash to Miami Heat: Could Veteran PG Make LeBron James G.O.A.T.?Bleacher ReportJames is not a Michael Jordan type of player. As more of a point-forward than a shooting guard, James influences the pace of the offense by not only creating his own shot, but getting clean looks up and down the court for his teammates.and more »

UNC's Barnes, Henson, Marshall to enter draft - HoopsWorld

UNC's Barnes, Henson, Marshall to enter draft - HoopsWorld
03/30/2012
CBSSports.comUNC's Barnes, Henson, Marshall to enter draftHoopsWorldBarnes, one of the more highly acclaimed recruits at North Carolina since Michael Jordan, topped the team in scoring at 17.1 points per game this season. Marshall, who earlier Thursday was named the Cousy Award winner as the nation's top collegiate ...Harrison Barnes Revisited: Hype Turned To Disappointment For UNC StarHuffington PostHansen: Barnes has plenty of options even if basketball doesn't pan outDesMoinesRegister.comAlas, Not a "Happily Ever After"Chapelboro.comCarolina March -NBCSports.com -Bleacher Reportall 427 news articles »
UNC trio will face challenges in NBA - FS South
03/30/2012
UNC trio will face challenges in NBAFS SouthForget everything he said about playing three years, graduating, national championships and doing more in college than Michael Jordan did. That train passed a while ago. Barnes isn't a shadow of what Jordan was at UNC, and he knows it.
Penguins Vs. Islanders: Josh Bailey Nets Five Points In Romp Over Penguins - SB Nation
03/30/2012
SB NationPenguins Vs. Islanders: Josh Bailey Nets Five Points In Romp Over PenguinsSB NationSteve Yzerman's Red Wings had the Colorado Avalanche (or vice versa), Michael Jordan's Bulls dropped games to the LA Clippers, and even the New England Patriots often could not find the answer against the Miami Dolphins. Such tales will hopefully be ...Isles Vs. Pens 4 - 3 Isles Final 10:51 pmHockeybuzz.com (blog)all 1,004 news articles »

Thursday, March 29, 2012

Chile's Olympic Legends on the Map for London Olympic Games - I Love Chile News

Chile's Olympic Legends on the Map for London Olympic Games - I Love Chile News
03/29/2012
USA TODAYChile's Olympic Legends on the Map for London Olympic GamesI Love Chile NewsCommuters will be able to use their Oyster card (England's version of the BIP card) to stations named after Michael Phelps, Muhammad Ali or Cathy Freeman. Maybe you need to go to Lionel Messi station or change at Michael Jordan.Next stop: Michael Phelps on the TubeRochester Democrat and ChronicleLondon subway stops named for athletes at OlympicsYahoo! SportsLondon Underground map gets facelift for OlympicsAtlanta Journal ConstitutionThe Seattle Times -Yahoo! Canada Shine (blog)all 233 news articles »
Grizz Have Become NBA's Chameleons - Memphis Daily News
03/29/2012
Memphis Daily NewsGrizz Have Become NBA's ChameleonsMemphis Daily NewsBy Don Wade Ideally, there is never any mystery about the name of your best player or the name of your second-best player: see Chicago Bulls and 1) Michael Jordan; 2) Scottie Pippen; and 3) Everybody Else. Memphis Grizzlies guard OJ Mayo goes to the ...and more »
The NBA's Real Kardashian - Grantland
03/29/2012
The NBA's Real KardashianGrantlandThe generation of players from Kobe Bryant through Derrick Rose are subconsciously Michael Jordan-obsessed. As such, the idea of greatness has been mixed up with 'famousness.' When we embark into the whole 'as great as Michael Jordan' argument, ...

The sad, secular substitutes for Easter - National Catholic Reporter (blog)

The sad, secular substitutes for Easter - National Catholic Reporter (blog)
03/29/2012
The sad, secular substitutes for EasterNational Catholic Reporter (blog)Like a journeyman basketball player who lacks the magic of Michael Jordan in his prime, these events, sent in as subs, lack the Mystery generated spontaneously by these feasts whose date is set by the first full moon after the spring equinox.
The Bolt: Game On!
03/29/2012
The Bolt: Game On!my.hsj.orgThe game features 15 NBA legends [Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Kareem abdul-Jabber, and Dr.J] also your favorite NBA players today. With a new and approved game play features like Total Shot Stick controller and a new post game system.
Hot Button: Lakers or Thunder? - ESPN
03/29/2012
Globe and MailHot Button: Lakers or Thunder?ESPNThis time around, Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook will play the roles of Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippin, while Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol play the roles of Magic Johnson and James Worthy. Mike Brown can play the role of Mike Dunleavy, ...Kevin Durant and the NBA MVP RaceNews On 6Bulls, Heat are top contenders for NBA titleRochester Democrat and Chronicleall 286 news articles »

Examining Fans' Rights to Jeer at Games - New York Times

Examining Fans' Rights to Jeer at Games - New York Times
03/29/2012
New York TimesExamining Fans' Rights to Jeer at GamesNew York TimesOn at least one occasion, standing within feet of Michael Jordan, he read aloud unflattering passages from "The Jordan Rules," a controversial book on the Chicago Bull's first championship season. When the Bullets moved to a new arena, ...
Best Team in the Eastern Conference? I still take the Heat - All U Can Heat
03/29/2012
All U Can HeatBest Team in the Eastern Conference? I still take the HeatAll U Can HeatThe Oklahoma City Thunder made the Heat look like a team that was owned by Michael Jordan. The Heat lacked hustle and the desire to win. When your team captain has to yell and beg you to match the intensity of the other team in a game against one of ...Why Miami Heat Defense Will Doom Them in the PlayoffsBleacher Reportall 41 news articles »
Knicks rout Magic, climb back above .500 - San Jose Mercury News
03/29/2012
Knicks rout Magic, climb back above .500San Jose Mercury News19. ... Wednesday was the 17th anniversary of Michael Jordan's famed "Double Nickel" game at Madison Square Garden, when he scored 55 points in his first game back at the arena following his first retirement in a 113-111 Chicago victory.

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Ranking the Golden State Warriors' Retired Numbers - Bleacher Report

Ranking the Golden State Warriors' Retired Numbers - Bleacher Report
03/29/2012
Bleacher ReportRanking the Golden State Warriors' Retired NumbersBleacher ReportIn 1984, Mullin played for the USA Men's Olympic Basketball team—his teammates included basketball greats Michael Jordan and Patrick Ewing. Golden State drafted Mullin with the No. 7 overall pick in the 1985 NBA Draft. For the first three seasons, ...
The 5 Most Insufferable Announcers and Analysts in the NBA - Bleacher Report
03/29/2012
Bleacher ReportThe 5 Most Insufferable Announcers and Analysts in the NBABleacher ReportIt goes all the way back to his days with NBC during the Michael Jordan era. He knows the game and understands its intricacies, that's not remotely in question. He just can't articulate his thoughts. At all. Listening to Magic try to explain something ...
Tim Kawakami: Hall of Fame makes Don Nelson wait, but his election is deserved - San Jose Mercury News
03/29/2012
Tim Kawakami: Hall of Fame makes Don Nelson wait, but his election is deservedSan Jose Mercury NewsI shudder to think what Nelson would've done with Michael Jordan, though part of me believes he would've tried to turn him into a power forward. And maybe a great one. He had to wait because of politics and secret votes, subterfuge and mysterious ...and more »

It's time to give this Mike Aviles guy a chance

It's time to give this Mike Aviles guy a chance
03/28/2012
WEEI.comIt's time to give this Mike Aviles guy a chanceWEEI.comAll fans have is video clips of Iglesias playing Michael Jordan to Aviles' Jimmy Chitwood during infield drills, and a bunch of semi-meaningless spring training stats. Just because Iglesias was sent down, doesn't mean the arguments regarding whom ...and more »
Seen and heard at the McDonald's All-American Game - Arizona Daily Star
03/28/2012
Seen and heard at the McDonald's All-American GameArizona Daily StarAttack is owned by Michael Jordan's trainer, Tim Grover, frequented by a number of NBA stars, and it also is where Barack Obama shot a little hoops on Election Day 2008. The week isn't all about basketball for the McDonald's players.and more »
Silas says 7-foot Mullens will be more effective as a power forward than ... - Washington Post
03/28/2012
Silas says 7-foot Mullens will be more effective as a power forward than ...Washington PostIt's starting to look like the best of the 17 trades in the Michael Jordan era in Charlotte. "Early on it wasn't there for him," Silas said. "But I talk all of the time about how it takes time. I have to recognize that myself because you look at a kid ...and more »

Video: Kobe Bryant moves past Michael Jordan on single-franchise scoring list ... - Yahoo! Sports (blog)

Video: Kobe Bryant moves past Michael Jordan on single-franchise scoring list ... - Yahoo! Sports (blog)
03/28/2012
CBS NewsVideo: Kobe Bryant moves past Michael Jordan on single-franchise scoring list ...Yahoo! Sports (blog)By Dan Devine By Dan Devine | Ball Don't Lie – 4 minutes 16 seconds ago Heading into the Los Angeles Lakers' Tuesday night tilt with the Golden State Warriors, Kobe Bryant needed 25 points to pass Michael Jordan for the second-most points scored by a ...Final: Lakers 104, Warriors 101OCRegisterLakers defeat Warriors; this time, Brown benches Andrew Bynum for wild three ...SunHerald.comLos Angeles Lakers: What Kobe Bryant Needs from His TeammatesBleacher ReportLos Angeles Times -Laker Nation -Rant Sportsall 439 news articles »
London Underground map gets facelift for Olympics - The Seattle Times
03/28/2012
London Underground map gets facelift for OlympicsThe Seattle TimesAnd then ride the Tube all the way to "Michael Phelps." By CHRIS LEHOURITES AP Sports Writer No comments have been posted to this article. Hop on the Underground at "Jesse Owens" station. After one stop change at "Carl Lewis.and more »
Kobe Bryant surpasses Michael Jordan for record - Yahoo! Canada Sports
03/28/2012
BBC NewsKobe Bryant surpasses Michael Jordan for recordYahoo! Canada SportsKobe Bryant surpassed Michael Jordan for No. 2 on the all-time list for most points with one franchise. Also, Magic Johnson is part of a group that has agreed to buy the Dodgers. AP Sports Kobe Bryant surpassed Michael Jordan for No.Magic isn't best man for DodgersThrough The Fence Baseball (blog)Magic Johnson group to buy Dodgers for $2 billionYahoo! Sports (blog)all 1,464 news articles »

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Browns' prez evasive about McCoy; keeps draft door open - Canton Repository

Browns' prez evasive about McCoy; keeps draft door open - Canton Repository
03/27/2012
Browns' prez evasive about McCoy; keeps draft door openCanton RepositoryIf Griffin turns into Michael Jordan, everybody will be unhappy. If the Browns take steps to 9-7, 11-5, 12-4 and a Super Bowl, not getting RG3 will look like a lucky break ... unless Washington beats Cleveland in that Super Bowl.and more »
Michael Jordan's Steakhouse May Have A Celebrity Name And Train Station ... - Business Insider
03/27/2012
Business InsiderMichael Jordan's Steakhouse May Have A Celebrity Name And Train Station ...Business InsiderTed Pryor, head chef at Michael Jordan's: The Steak House, pointed it out to me on a recent visit to the restaurant, which is situated across the way from Cipriani Dolci on a corner balcony of the concourse, directly below the patch itself.
Heres when and how to watch the Seattle Mariners opener in Japan - Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog)
03/27/2012
Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog)Heres when and how to watch the Seattle Mariners opener in JapanSeattle Post Intelligencer (blog)I don't know, maybe Michael Jordan (in the '90s) or Peyton Manning or LeBron James in the US Japanese journalists focus their cameras on Ichiro Suzuki before his team's practice at the Tokyo Dome on Tuesday. (Itsuo Inouye / Associated Press) The ...Ichiro museum opens window to Japan's baseball iconThe Seattle TimesIchiro's Parents Honor Son With Museum Packed With Unexpected ItemsThe Post Game (blog)all 928 news articles »

Magic isn't best man for Dodgers - Through The Fence Baseball (blog)

Magic isn't best man for Dodgers - Through The Fence Baseball (blog)
03/27/2012
Magic isn't best man for DodgersThrough The Fence Baseball (blog)Magic Johnson may have been able to handle Michael Jordan, but is he ready to own the Dodgers? (John W. McDonough/Sports Illustrated) When I was a kid, I idolized Magic Johnson. Being from Los Angeles, I loved watching the Magic Man take the NBA by ...and more »
Girls Basketball: Janee Thompson, Morgan Tuck, Jewell Loyd set for McDonald's game - The Doings Oak Brook
03/27/2012
Girls Basketball: Janee Thompson, Morgan Tuck, Jewell Loyd set for McDonald's gameThe Doings Oak BrookJust knowing I'll be able to step on that floor and play on the same floor as all of those greats like LeBron James, and especially Michael Jordan and Derrick Rose, it's definitely an honor." Honors are nothing new for Thompson, a Kentucky recruit who ...and more »
How A Career Ends: I Blew Out My ACL In A Pre-Draft Tournament And Was Never ... - Deadspin
03/27/2012
How A Career Ends: I Blew Out My ACL In A Pre-Draft Tournament And Was Never ...DeadspinI get called up the day Reggie Miller and Michael Jordan get into an incident in Market Square in Indianapolis. I fly into Indianapolis from Sioux Falls that morning. That incident went down and I got called up that day. I turned down an abundant ...

Rodman faces jail time in child support case, ex-wife's lawyer says - Los Angeles Times

Rodman faces jail time in child support case, ex-wife's lawyer says - Los Angeles Times
03/27/2012
Los Angeles TimesRodman faces jail time in child support case, ex-wife's lawyer saysLos Angeles TimesRodman, who played on championship Chicago Bulls teams with Michael Jordan before coming to the Lakers, often led the NBA in rebounds. He has a long history with Newport Beach, whose police were called to his Seashore Drive home in West Newport 80 ...and more »
Teed Off (25-03-2012) - Viet Nam News
03/27/2012
Teed Off (25-03-2012)Viet Nam NewsLarry Bird, Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods and many others beat their opponents mentally first, then on the court or course, as the case may be. I have steadfastly claimed that Tiger Woods' first appearance on Tour was a ...and more »
College Basketball Nation: 2012 Final Four - ESPN (blog)
03/27/2012
USA TODAYCollege Basketball Nation: 2012 Final FourESPN (blog)From Michael Jordan to Keith Smart, Chris Webber to Hakim Warrick, the Big Easy has delivered spectacular finishes. Join us here as we take a look back at these great games. By Eamonn Brennan We're five days away from the Final Four.Humble Davis comfortable in his own skin, spotlightUKAthletics (blog)Kentucky, Baylor back in familiar territoryAlbany Times UnionFriday's NCAA notebook: Kentucky takes care of IndianaThe Detroit Newsall 3,353 news articles »

Monday, March 26, 2012

Jets introduce Tim Tebow - CNN

Jets introduce Tim Tebow - CNN
03/27/2012
Globe and MailJets introduce Tim TebowCNNBoth Thompson and Hannigan said they have yet to discuss whether Tebow would be assigned his own reporter -- something The Washington Post did when Michael Jordan joined that franchise in 2001 -- but Thompson said it is something the Daily News would ...Tim Tebow to Be First Worldwide NFL Icon?: Fan's TakeYahoo! SportsThe Tebow Party Moves Its Big Tent EastNew York TimesFans should pause on calls for TebowESPNLafayette Online (subscription)all 2,142 news articles »
Standard Star - StandardNet
03/27/2012
StandardNetStandard StarStandardNetBy Standard-Examiner staff Interests: Food: Spaghetti TV show: Pretty Little Liars Movie: Remember the Titans Music group: Taylor Swift Book: The Book of Mormon Class/subject: History Favorite athlete: Michael Jordan Role model: "My mom, Barbra.
Jacobs: Spring Games
03/27/2012
ACCSports.comJacobs: Spring GamesACCSports.comSmith's North Carolina program had seen stars from Bob McAdoo to James Worthy to Michael Jordan leave school with eligibility remaining to play in the pros, but they were rare exceptions at the time we spoke. Lately college players in major conferences ...and more »

Tiger Woods Remains The Greatest Show In Sports - Forbes

Tiger Woods Remains The Greatest Show In Sports - Forbes
03/26/2012
Telegraph.co.ukTiger Woods Remains The Greatest Show In SportsForbesWoods attracts casual sports fans to their TVs like no other golfer or athlete since Michael Jordan. When Jordan retired from the Chicago Bulls for a second time in 1998, TV ratings for the sport plummeted. Same goes for golf when Woods is not playing ...Tiger Woods gets back to winning on the PGA Tour on his termsBoston HeraldWoods a great player, not a mythFox NewsWatch out: The 'old' Tiger is backYahoo! SportsDaily Beastall 5,007 news articles »
Boateng's journey from Berlin to Milan
03/26/2012
UEFA.comBoateng's journey from Berlin to MilanUEFA.comMy biggest idol is Muhammad Ali, and of course Michael Jordan. There are a lot of sportsmen I respect but those two are incredible. Basketball is one of my favourite sports, I love playing it and watching it on TV. And I like to sing and dance.and more »
Bradley far from a shock - Boston Herald
03/26/2012
Washington TimesBradley far from a shockBoston HeraldCould it be that coach Doc Rivers is to Bradley what Dean Smith was to Michael Jordan? "Yeah, I've been holding him back," deadpanned Rivers. "I hold everybody back." More accurately, Bradley's offense has been grounded to a small voice of doubt that ...Bradley scores 23 as Celtics beat Wizards 88-76Houston ChronicleWizards lose big in BostonWashington TimesRapid Reaction: Celtics 88, Wizards 76ESPN (blog)all 309 news articles »

Kobe Bryant Buys New $329000 Ferrari Amid Impending Divorce - Christian Post

Kobe Bryant Buys New $329000 Ferrari Amid Impending Divorce - Christian Post
03/26/2012
Christian PostKobe Bryant Buys New $329000 Ferrari Amid Impending DivorceChristian PostKobe Bryant broke Michael Jordan's all-time record for points scored in NBA ... Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers guard, may have broken a league record during ... The 33-year-old paid $329000 via check for the luxury sports car, which is only a fraction ...and more »
Ex-Hoya Fred Brown Is Financial Advisor - Lost Lettermen
03/26/2012
Ex-Hoya Fred Brown Is Financial AdvisorLost LettermenAfter Michael Jordan hit his famous go-ahead jumper for North Carolina in the 1982 national championship game, Brown accidentally threw the ball right to James Worthy on the ensuing possession in which the Hoyas could have won the game in New Orleans.
Hal Jordan keeps it balanced on 'Green Lantern' cartoon - USA TODAY
03/26/2012
USA TODAYHal Jordan keeps it balanced on 'Green Lantern' cartoonUSA TODAYThe Red Lantern Razer has made an unlikely team with Kilowog and Hal Jordan on Green Lantern: The Animated Series. There are the people who work in the recording booth, of course, such as Josh Keaton, who voices Hal Jordan, Kevin Michael Richardson ...and more »

Sunday, March 25, 2012

Golf course comes out of shadows - Las Vegas Review - Journal

Golf course comes out of shadows - Las Vegas Review - Journal
03/25/2012
Golf course comes out of shadowsLas Vegas Review - Journal"I don't think that's really in the plans," said Brenneman, who welcomes the Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational for a second year in a row this week. It was held in the Bahamas for the first nine years. "We've been approached about end of the year ...and more »
What's new in Vegas: KISS mini-golf, Beatles exhibit - USA TODAY
03/25/2012
USA TODAYWhat's new in Vegas: KISS mini-golf, Beatles exhibitUSA TODAY•Aria Resort & Casino presents the Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational golf tournament Thursday through Sunday, a charity event. It's at the exclusive Shadow Creek golf course, normally open only to guests at MGM Resorts International properties.
Silas, 68, leaning toward coaching 1 more year, hopes Bobcats will hire son ... - Greenfield Daily Reporter
03/25/2012
Silas, 68, leaning toward coaching 1 more year, hopes Bobcats will hire son ...Greenfield Daily ReporterOwner Michael Jordan could have easily made Silas the scapegoat for this season and fired him after any of the team's 15 losses by 20 or more points. Ownership and management seem to understand that Paul Silas has been thrust into a very difficult ...

Kevin Baxter: Lack of world champioships separates Messi from greatest title - Belleville News Democrat

Kevin Baxter: Lack of world champioships separates Messi from greatest title - Belleville News Democrat
03/25/2012
Sydney Morning HeraldKevin Baxter: Lack of world champioships separates Messi from greatest titleBelleville News DemocratInstead he's the "Pele of his generation" or, in the words of his coach, Pep Guardiola, "the Michael Jordan of football." For all the considerable accomplishments Messi has achieved on the soccer field, the one thing he has not been able to earn, ...The Week in QuotesFifa.comall 59 news articles »
Heat's photo a powerful statement - Orlando Sentinel
03/25/2012
New York TimesHeat's photo a powerful statementOrlando SentinelIt didn't start with Michael Jordan's avoiding political conversations because, as the namesake of the Air Jordan sneaker famously said, "Republicans buy shoes too." It's a cultural slide we've all participated in — athletes, media and fans — of ...Miami Heat Pay Homage To Trayvon MartinTIME (blog)Reaction to Trayvon Martin killing shows growth of Miami Heat's LeBron JamesMiamiHerald.comWinderman: Wade, Heat, could no longer keep silent on Trayvon MartinNBCSports.comPlain Dealer (blog)all 1,657 news articles »
The Day LeBron James Surpassed Michael Jordan - The Smoking Section
03/25/2012
The Smoking SectionThe Day LeBron James Surpassed Michael JordanThe Smoking SectionOr how nobody talks about Michael Jordan's biggest failure. There's a prevalent idea when it comes to our heroes that we have to love every aspect of their careers. We hate everything about Joe Frazier and love everything about Michael Jordan.

Cristiano Ronaldo Is the Rodney Dangerfield of Soccer (No Respect) - Rant Sports

Cristiano Ronaldo Is the Rodney Dangerfield of Soccer (No Respect) - Rant Sports
03/25/2012
Cristiano Ronaldo Is the Rodney Dangerfield of Soccer (No Respect)Rant SportsAnd yet, I don't see any articles on the BBC page or elsewhere about Ronaldo being "magical" or a "boy genius" or the "Michael Jordan of football." Ronaldo is arguably more valuable to his team than Messi is to his. Madrid has many holes in defense and ...and more »
'Sneakerheads' rush for shoes for cred and profit - Salt Lake Tribune
03/25/2012
'Sneakerheads' rush for shoes for cred and profitSalt Lake TribuneChicagoans proudly point out that it started here with Michael Jordan and his Nike Air Jordan brand. Rivera figures he has about 50 pairs of sneakers at home in his closet. His parents bought him his first pair of Air Jordans when he was a toddler.and more »
Kansas Center's Reach Has Foes Grasping at Straws - New York Times
03/25/2012
USA TODAYKansas Center's Reach Has Foes Grasping at StrawsNew York TimesThree years ago, in one of Jeff Withey's first practices after transferring from Arizona, Taylor sized up the soft-spoken 7-footer and decided, just for giggles, to go Michael Jordan on him. Big mistake. "I tried to dunk on him, and he blocked the ball ...Lucas: No Time To CelebrateTarHeelBlue.comNothing normal about today's Elite Eight matchup for WilliamsBurlington Times NewsCollege basketball results, March 23San Francisco Chronicleall 1,320 news articles »

Saturday, March 24, 2012

Thom Loverro: Wizards' messes piling up - Washington Examiner

Thom Loverro: Wizards' messes piling up - Washington Examiner
03/25/2012
Thom Loverro: Wizards' messes piling upWashington ExaminerWhen he became the Washington Wizards general manager in 2003, the elephant had been Michael Jordan. Grunfeld found someone foolish enough to take Jerry Stackhouse and his contract. Then he found someone foolish enough to trade for Kwame Brown, ...and more »
I was shocked when I heard George had been shot dead - Irish Independent
03/25/2012
Irish IndependentI was shocked when I heard George had been shot deadIrish IndependentYet even those closest to brothers-in-law George Rothwell (67) and Michael Jordan (51) are at a loss to explain what could possibly have driven such a wedge between the two men. They say they cannot imagine what came over Michael, a seemingly sane and ...and more »
Canales blazing his own trail - San Antonio Express
03/25/2012
Canales blazing his own trailSan Antonio ExpressCanales quickly weighed his options: Should he introduce himself to Michael Jordan, or play it smooth? "He's probably heard it all," Canales said. "So I said hello, and he said hello. After he passed me, I was like, 'That was Michael Jordan.and more »

Detonation can't destroy arena memories - Orlando Sentinel

Detonation can't destroy arena memories - Orlando Sentinel
03/24/2012
Detonation can't destroy arena memoriesOrlando SentinelHe had two indelible playoff moments, stealing the ball from Michael Jordan and missing four free throws in an NBA Finals game. "The good always outweighs the bad," he said, adding with a laugh, "Yeah, with the free throws, maybe I need to see that ...
NBA's best all-time? You be the judge - Chicago Tribune
03/24/2012
NBA's best all-time? You be the judgeChicago TribuneThe answer almost universally now is Michael Jordan, who led the Bulls to six NBA championships. Fred Mitchell Bio | E-mail | Recent columns Related Michael Jordan through the years Michael Jordan through the years Injured Bulls making progress Injured ...and more »
The Week in Quotes
03/24/2012
The Week in QuotesFifa.com"Like Michael Jordan in basketball, Messi is dominating his sport. Very few people in history have managed to dominate their sport the way Jordan and Messi have. I feel sorry for those who want to compete for Messi's throne – it's impossible, ...and more »

Miami Heat Pay Homage To Trayvon Martin - TIME (blog)

Miami Heat Pay Homage To Trayvon Martin - TIME (blog)
03/24/2012
TIME (blog)Miami Heat Pay Homage To Trayvon MartinTIME (blog)Michael Jordan set the standard: steer clear of controversy, appeal to everyone, and sell sneakers. (Jordan once refused to endorse the African-American opponent of the late Jesse Helms, who was criticized for race-baiting, in a North Carolina Senate ...Winderman: Wade, Heat, could no longer keep silent on Trayvon MartinNBCSports.comWhy LeBron James Is the NBA's MVP and Defensive Player of the YearBleacher ReportHeat scorch Suns for 14th home winCapital FM Kenyaall 1,562 news articles »
'If Duke played the Taliban, I'd pull for Taliban' - Bay News 9
03/24/2012
Bay News 9'If Duke played the Taliban, I'd pull for Taliban'Bay News 9And if it wasn't for producer (Tar Heel alert:) Megan Kopf, he'd have no idea what his alma mater is up against now: Five national titles, four times runner-up, a zillion Final Four appearances, the ghost of Michael Jordan. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, ...UNC Basketball: Top 10 Tar Heels NCAA Tournament Performances of All TimeBleacher ReportHere we go! N.C. State, North Carolina a win away from showdown for Final Four ...Charlotte ObserverMarshall injury stirs memories of Smith's broken wrist in 1984CBSSports.comall 3,046 news articles »
Republicans Buy Hoodies Too - CBS Local
03/24/2012
CBS LocalRepublicans Buy Hoodies TooCBS LocalMichael Jordan so famously illustrated this by his famous quote, "Republicans buy shoes too" further establishing that economics for some is an important mitigating factor in deciding what injustices they choose to stand against.

The Northwood Omniscient: Feelin' Lucky? Superstitions at NHS

The Northwood Omniscient: Feelin' Lucky? Superstitions at NHS
03/23/2012
The Northwood Omniscient: Feelin' Lucky? Superstitions at NHSmy.hsj.orgProfessional athletes, like tennis player Serena Williams, basketball player Michael Jordan and baseball player Turk Wendell, have all been known to have superstitions. Their quirks range from as simple as tying their shoelaces a certain way, ...and more »
Harrison Barnes follows his dream - Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier
03/23/2012
SB NationHarrison Barnes follows his dreamWaterloo Cedar Falls CourierThe apparent UNC birthright is reflected in his full name: Harrison Bryce Jordan Barnes, in part a salute from his mother, Shirley, to the artistry of Michael Jordan. Long before her son was born, she was taping Jordan's games for future reference, ...The Kendall Marshall Injury Means It's All About Harrison BarnesSB NationTime for UNC's Barnes to show what he can doFS Carolinasall 14 news articles »
Fun facts about retired NBA jerseys - ESPN
03/23/2012
ESPNFun facts about retired NBA jerseysESPNMichael Jordan's No. 23 has been retired three times in NBA circles: Once by the Bulls (before he surprisingly wore it while it still hung from the rafters), once again by the Bulls and once by the … Heat? Yep. It was the first number Miami ever ...

Friday, March 23, 2012

Fans should pause on calls for Tebow - ESPN

Fans should pause on calls for Tebow - ESPN
03/23/2012
USA TODAYFans should pause on calls for TebowESPNMichael Jordan used to lead that chorus, and everyone played along. It became gospel that people who filled ballparks in this market understood the game better than the rest. But if Jets fans do take the third time Sanchez misses his good bud Santonio ...Mike'd Up: Goodell deals punishments, Tebow time in New York, and the ...Lafayette Online (subscription)all 3,816 news articles »
2012 Leaf Metal Golf Contest Offers Jack Nicklaus and Michael Jordan Clubs - The Cardboard Connection
03/23/2012
2012 Leaf Metal Golf Contest Offers Jack Nicklaus and Michael Jordan ClubsThe Cardboard ConnectionFor every bar code collectors send in, Leaf will send a pack of three exclusive Leaf Limited Metal cards. There will also be redemptions for tournament-used Jack Nicklaus golf clubs and clubs once owned by basketball legend Michael Jordan.
Winderman: Wade, Heat, could no longer keep silent on Trayvon Martin
03/23/2012
NBCSports.comWinderman: Wade, Heat, could no longer keep silent on Trayvon MartinNBCSports.comAs Michael Jordan previously and famously noted during his playing days, sneaker consumers come in all shapes, sizes, colors and political affiliations. But to Dwyane Wade, when civic activism turned to parental activism, he no longer could remain on ...LeBron James, Trayvon Martin, and When a Picture Is Worth More Than 1000 WordsBleacher Reportall 276 news articles »

Past painful reminder of current Rockets' woes - FS Houston

Past painful reminder of current Rockets' woes - FS Houston
03/23/2012
Past painful reminder of current Rockets' woesFS HoustonMichael Jordan was playing baseball when those championships were won, people say, so they only kind of count. This is something the Rockets and Houstonians in general still find themselves defending whenever it comes up, which it did Thursday.and more »
Bruce Springsteen promotes Carrboro-based anti-death penalty group during ... - The Daily Tar Heel
03/23/2012
Bruce Springsteen promotes Carrboro-based anti-death penalty group during ...The Daily Tar HeelAnd Michael Jordan gave $1 million to the University to establish the Jordan Institute for Families in 1996. Michelle Brunner, executive director of Hamm's foundation, said that the soccer star plays a major role in her group.
Here we go! N.C. State, North Carolina a win away from showdown for Final Four ... - Charlotte Observer
03/23/2012
USA TODAYHere we go! N.C. State, North Carolina a win away from showdown for Final Four ...Charlotte Observer1982 AP FILE PHOTO Michael Jordan hit the winning shot vs. Georgetown to win the national championship for UNC in 1982. ROBERT WILLETT - 1983 NEWS & OBSERVER FILE PHOTO North Carolina State coach Jim Valvano lifts up the National Championship trophy ...Can NC State, North Carolina produce third NCAA tournament collision of ACC teams?Daily Pressall 285 news articles »

Juanita Jordan selling Chicago penthouse - Chicago Tribune

Juanita Jordan selling Chicago penthouse - Chicago Tribune
03/23/2012
Chicago TribuneJuanita Jordan selling Chicago penthouseChicago TribuneThe great Jordan property sell-off of 2012 continues. On Tuesday, Juanita Jordan, the former wife of Bulls star Michael Jordan, placed her Lake Shore Drive penthouse on the market for $5 million. The move comes less than three weeks after Michael ...Michael Jordan's Ex-Wife Puts Penthouse Up For SaleChicagoistMichael Jordan's Ex-Wife's Chicago Penthouse for Sale for $5MMyFox Chicagoall 4 news articles »
North Carolina's Harrison Barnes carries song in his heart.
03/23/2012
North Carolina's Harrison Barnes carries song in his heart.STLtoday.comThe apparent UNC birthright is reflected in his full name: Harrison Bryce Jordan Barnes, in part a salute from his mother, Shirley, to the artistry of Michael Jordan. Long before her son was born, she was taping Jordan's games for future reference, ...and more »
Society confidential: Detroit representin' on NBC's 'Fashion Stars' - The Detroit News
03/23/2012
Society confidential: Detroit representin' on NBC's 'Fashion Stars'The Detroit NewsBut her elegant designs, worn by the likes of Whitney Houston , Oprah Winfrey and Michael Jordan , are apparently not what the rather mainstream buyers are looking for; because no purchases have been made from her collection, which determines who stays ...

Thursday, March 22, 2012

Michael Jordan, Usain Bolt, Roger Federer and the equivalents of Lionel Messi ... - America

Michael Jordan, Usain Bolt, Roger Federer and the equivalents of Lionel Messi ... - America
03/22/2012
Telegraph.co.ukMichael Jordan, Usain Bolt, Roger Federer and the equivalents of Lionel Messi ...Goal.com AmericaBy Mark Doyle After watching Lionel Messi become Barcelona's all-time record goalscorer in suitably scintillating fashion on Tuesday night, Pep Guardiola was asked if the Argentine had become football's equivalent of basketball legend Michael Jordan.Lionel Messi is football's answer to basketball's Michael JordanTelegraph.co.ukGuardiola: Messi as dominant as JordanFOXSports.comGuardiola compares Messi to Michael JordanAhram OnlineKickOff -bettor.com (blog) -U.S. National Soccer Playersall 352 news articles »
Marshall injury stirs memories of Smith's broken wrist in 1984
03/22/2012
Marshall injury stirs memories of Smith's broken wrist in 1984CBSSports.comThe Tar Heels were unable to get it done in 1984 with the team that included future NBA stars Michael Jordan and Sam Perkins even though Smith returned to the lineup. North Carolina will see if can get it done this year with a roster than includes ...and more »
French-born Immaculate freshman chases hoops dream
03/22/2012
NorthJersey.comFrench-born Immaculate freshman chases hoops dreamNorthJersey.comHailing from a small community named Pau, near Lourdes, France, his path to Immaculate was paved with a love of basketball, nurtured by seeing such American hoop movies as "Space Jam" (starring Michael Jordan) and "Coach Carter" (starring Samuel L.

Coming of age - ESPN

Coming of age - ESPN
03/22/2012
Coming of ageESPNHaving worked with young players from Michael Jordan to Grant Hill to Allan Houston, Collins knew greatness when he saw it. He just didn't think Turner was ready. And neither, frankly, did Turner, who had spent his career at Ohio State with the ball in ...
Fishermen Seeking Amended Ordinance on Mussel Dragging - Fenceviewer
03/22/2012
Fishermen Seeking Amended Ordinance on Mussel DraggingFenceviewerMichael Jordan was elected tax assessor and Brett Jones was elected to another term on the Regional School Unit 24 Board. Voters also approved a budget that is about $87000 less than the current year's spending. Deputy Town Clerk Stu Marckoon said ...
Duke-Kentucky classic of 1992 was an NCAA Tournament masterpiece | The Republic - The Republic
03/22/2012
Duke-Kentucky classic of 1992 was an NCAA Tournament masterpiece | The RepublicThe RepublicThe 1982 North Carolina-Georgetown title game with freshmen Patrick Ewing and Michael Jordan? Naw, only No. 4. The 1987 Indiana-Syracuse championship game? Nope, just No. 5. The winner is . . . the 1992 East Regional between Duke and Kentucky.and more »

'New Girl': Schmidt is the 'Michael Jordan of trivia' - CNN (blog)

'New Girl': Schmidt is the 'Michael Jordan of trivia' - CNN (blog)
03/21/2012
'New Girl': Schmidt is the 'Michael Jordan of trivia'CNN (blog)According to Winston's lady friend, he's the "Michael Jordan of trivia. ... He's like a trivia God!" Naturally, Winston gets jealous and (unsuccessfully) tries to cheat at trivia. His lady friend reassures him: "I don't want some smart, ripped guy, ...and more »
Rhodes Jordan Park Reopens After Renovations
03/21/2012
Rhodes Jordan Park Reopens After RenovationsPatch.comBy Vanzetta Evans Melissa and Michael Henderson take their newborn baby Landon for a stroll along the new walking trail. Families strolled the new walking path along the lake as government officials from the City of Lawrenceville and Gwinnett County ...
'Sneakerheads' rush for shoes for cred and profit
03/21/2012
FederalNewsRadio.com'Sneakerheads' rush for shoes for cred and profitFederalNewsRadio.comSneakerheads collect new and vintage shoes, many of them limited edition sports shoes that carry the names of basketball greats such as Michael Jordan and Lebron James. The craze started back in the 1980s with the release of the first Air Jordan shoe ...and more »

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

A 12-Pack of Stories from a Lifelong Dallas Mavericks Fan - Bleacher Report

A 12-Pack of Stories from a Lifelong Dallas Mavericks Fan - Bleacher Report
03/21/2012
Bleacher ReportA 12-Pack of Stories from a Lifelong Dallas Mavericks FanBleacher ReportTo the uninitiated, here is an example of the pecking order for big time, crunch time NBA basketball: Jordan-era Chicago Bulls. Michael Jordan is the classic example of your primary scorer, while Scottie Pippen follows as your second option and then ...
Marshall injury stirs memories of 1984 a
03/21/2012
Marshall injury stirs memories of 1984 aFOXSports.comThe Tar Heels were unable to get it done in 1984 with the team that included future NBA stars Michael Jordan and Sam Perkins even though Smith returned to the lineup. North Carolina will see if can get it done this year with a roster than includes ...and more »
First Look: Air Jordan 2012 Lite EV coming Holiday 2012
03/21/2012
First Look: Air Jordan 2012 Lite EV coming Holiday 2012Examiner.comFollowing in the tradition of that began with the Air Jordan XI IEs, a secondary version of Michael Jordan's signature shoe will be available later this year. Dubbed the Air Jordan 2012 Lite EV, this is a lightweight version that does away with all of ...

Burlington's Heslip is Mr. Clutch - CANOE

Burlington's Heslip is Mr. Clutch - CANOE
03/21/2012
Burlington's Heslip is Mr. ClutchCANOELike Michael Jordan's wagging tongue the shooting 6-foot-3 guard now has a trademark. In a game a few weeks ago Heslip hit a clutch three-pointer. Out of pure emotion he put his hands together and held them to his face like they were goggles.and more »
Still no timetable for Hamilton's return to Bulls - Morris Daily Herald
03/21/2012
Still no timetable for Hamilton's return to BullsMorris Daily Herald(MCT) — In the reflected glory of six championships and hazy hangover of passing time, it's easy to forget one crucial aspect to the Bulls' dynasty: Michael Jordan missed six games in those six seasons. Scottie Pippen experienced one significant ...
Celebrities announced for ACC - Tahoe Daily Tribune
03/21/2012
Celebrities announced for ACCTahoe Daily TribuneMichael Jordan, Charles Barkley, Aaron Rodgers, Tony Romo and Ray Romano are all slated to play the American Century Championship on July 17-22 at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course. The 23-year-old tournament will feature many NFL past and present athletes ...

Messi is football's Michael Jordan, says Barcelona coach Guardiola

Messi is football's Michael Jordan, says Barcelona coach Guardiola
03/21/2012
Telegraph.co.ukMessi is football's Michael Jordan, says Barcelona coach GuardiolaGoal.comBy Mark Doyle Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola hailed Lionel Messi as football's equivalent of Michael Jordan after the forward became the club's record goalscorer in Tuesday night's 5-3 La Liga win over Granada. The diminutive Argentine struck a ...Lionel Messi as dominant as Michael Jordan, claims Barcelona's Pep Guardiola ...Telegraph.co.ukGuardiola: Messi is like Mikefootball411.comLionel Messi is Barcelona's all-time leading goalscorerDaily MailESPN -Zee Newsall 857 news articles »
Scene takes on the NCAA - Observer Online
03/21/2012
Scene takes on the NCAAObserver Online1 North Carolina Tar Heels Michael Jordan played for the Tar Heels. And he played for the Toon Squad. The Monstars, aka Bobcats, don't stand a chance, particularly without Mike's Secret Stuff. My money's on Bill Murray coming in the second half to lead ...and more »
My Opinion – Old School
03/21/2012
SportsGridMy Opinion – Old Schoolisportsweb.comNow, you take someone of say Larry Bird or Magic Johnson or even Michael Jordan. Here a three of the best players that ever played the game, all Hall Of Famers and made an impact on the game and changed the face of the game, but they were players who ...NBA History: Five Players to Compare LeBron toBleacher ReportThe Most Athletic Choke On The PlanetValley Starall 26 news articles »

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

The mystery of Andre Iguodala - ESPN (blog)

The mystery of Andre Iguodala - ESPN (blog)
03/20/2012
ESPN (blog)The mystery of Andre IguodalaESPN (blog)... has tipped tentatively in his favor, TV color men have fallen into the habit of sharing this biographical nugget about Andre Iguodala: as a Bulls fan growing up in Springfield, Illinois, his favorite player wasn't Michael Jordan but Scottie Pippen.
Williams: Marshall foul hard, not flagrant - ESPN (blog)
03/20/2012
Sportsnet.caWilliams: Marshall foul hard, not flagrantESPN (blog)But Michael Jordan would. And I love the ground he walks on. Some people perceive it as being 'I whacked him on the wrist and I hurt him and he got a technical.' I didn't perceive it as being that way." Williams said he now considers the matter of the ...Kentucky's path to NCAA Final Four title may be clear nowUSA TODAYMcDermott: No harm intendedOmaha World-HeraldWhether Marshall plays or not, UNC won't be able to win it allSportingNews.comGreensboro News & Record (blog) -News & Observerall 2,552 news articles »
'Sneakerheads' hype shoes for credit and profit - Atlanta Journal Constitution
03/20/2012
Atlanta Journal Constitution'Sneakerheads' hype shoes for credit and profitAtlanta Journal ConstitutionSneakerheads collect new and vintage shoes, many of them limited edition sports shoes that carry the names of basketball greats such as Michael Jordan and Lebron James. The craze started back in the 1980s with the release of the first Air Jordan shoe ...'Sneakerheads' rush for shoes for cred and profitThe Seattle Timesall 360 news articles »

The Hot Corner: Andy Pettitte, Bryce Harper, Peyton Manning - Through The Fence Baseball

The Hot Corner: Andy Pettitte, Bryce Harper, Peyton Manning - Through The Fence Baseball
03/20/2012
The Hot Corner: Andy Pettitte, Bryce Harper, Peyton ManningThrough The Fence BaseballHe warmed up with Brett Favre after having burgers with Michael Jordan cooked on a George Forman grill. Back to school: Much-ballyhooed Nationals prospect Bryce Harper will start the season in triple-A for a little seasoning – to give him time to heal ...
Keidel: Andy Pettitte's Perfect Return - CBS Local
03/20/2012
CBS LocalKeidel: Andy Pettitte's Perfect ReturnCBS LocalBy Jason Keidel Most sports icons have a defining feature or physical expression, a more muted version of Michael Jackson's moonwalk. Derek Jeter has his stab, spin, and leaping pirouette as the ball beats the runner by a whisker. Michael Jordan's ...Andy Pettitte Returns to the Yankees: Ranking the MLB Pitcher ComebacksBleacher ReportPettitte's comeback risky ... for himESPNAs Peyton Manning and Andy Pettitte can attest, goodbyes are never easySportingNews.comall 914 news articles »
Burdette Haldorson highlights - Post-Bulletin
03/20/2012
Burdette Haldorson highlightsPost-Bulletin• Inducted in 2010 to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a member of the 1960 Olympic team (among others in that class: Dennis Johnson, Karl Malone, Scottie Pippen and the 1992 US Olympic team that included Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, ...

Jordan Suzuki Podiums At Daytona Opener - Sport Rider Magazine

Jordan Suzuki Podiums At Daytona Opener - Sport Rider Magazine
03/19/2012
Sport Rider MagazineJordan Suzuki Podiums At Daytona OpenerSport Rider MagazineMichael Jordan Motorsports started the 2012 AMA Pro National Guard Superbike season with two podium finishes on its GSX-R1000 Suzuki at the opening round at Daytona International Speedway in Florida at the weekend as National Guard Jordan Suzuki rider ...Even More From This Past Weekend's Various RacesRoadracingWorld.comSuzuki Teams Set For Daytona SBK OpenerMotorcyclist Magazine (blog)This Time It's Blake Young!Cycle Newsall 99 news articles »
Video: Michael Jordan Returned To The Chicago Bulls 17 Years Ago Today - SB Nation (blog)
03/19/2012
SB Nation (blog)Video: Michael Jordan Returned To The Chicago Bulls 17 Years Ago TodaySB Nation (blog)by Ricky O'Donnell • Mar 19, 2012 5:52 PM CDT It was 17 years ago today that Michael Jordan returned from his premature retirement to rejoin the Chicago Bulls. After leading the Bulls to three consecutive championships by the end of the 1993 season, ...Michael Jordan returned to the NBA 17 years ago todayNBCSports.comall 2 news articles »
Boy, 2, Found Wandering North-Side Apartment Complex Alone
03/19/2012
Boy, 2, Found Wandering North-Side Apartment Complex AloneNBC4i.comThe boy answers to the name "Jauron" or "John" and was found wearing no shirt, black "Michael Jordan" sweatpants and shoes. As of 4 pm, the boy's identity is not known and the whereabouts of his parents or guardians are unknown.Children Services Wants Help Identifying Wandering 2-Year-Old10TVall 3 news articles »

Monday, March 19, 2012

HOWIE STALWICK | Reason to panic over M's lefties? - Kitsap Sun

HOWIE STALWICK | Reason to panic over M's lefties? - Kitsap Sun
03/20/2012
HOWIE STALWICK | Reason to panic over M's lefties?Kitsap SunMichael Jordan, whose work ethic as a player was almost as legendary as his talent, has been every bit as lazy as he has been inept in the front offices of Washington and now Charlotte. Jordan is the wizard — well, ex-Wizard — who drafted Adam ...
Zappolo: with Manning move, Elway delivers more greatness - Fox 31
03/19/2012
Fox 31 KDVR.comZappolo: with Manning move, Elway delivers more greatnessFox 31 KDVR.comLike Michael Jordan, Wayne Gretzky and John Elway…he made EVERYBODY better around him. Until last season, he had never missed a snap in 14 years. And now, because of a neck injury and the collapse of the Colts without him, he suddenly found himself a ...Rapid React: Move over Tebow, Peyton is Denver's new MessiahYahoo! Sports (blog)RAMSEY: Elway tackles risk of a lifetime in signing ManningColorado Springs GazetteJohn Elway Has Brass BallsDeadspinall 4,495 news articles »
'Sneakerheads' rush for shoes for cred and profit - San Jose Mercury News
03/19/2012
Boston.com'Sneakerheads' rush for shoes for cred and profitSan Jose Mercury NewsSneakerheads collect new and vintage shoes, many of them limited edition sports shoes that carry the names of basketball greats such as Michael Jordan and Lebron James. The craze started back in the 1980s with the release of the first Air Jordan shoe ...Hype, marketing meet in 'Sneakerhead' fervor _ raising price of 'the brand ...Washington Postall 254 news articles »

Why Kobe Bryant Does Like the Moves the Lakers Made at the Trade Deadline - Bleacher Report

Why Kobe Bryant Does Like the Moves the Lakers Made at the Trade Deadline - Bleacher Report
03/19/2012
Bleacher ReportWhy Kobe Bryant Does Like the Moves the Lakers Made at the Trade DeadlineBleacher ReportKobe Bryant is arguably the greatest competitor the NBA has seen since Michael Jordan retired. As much as Kobe Bryant will miss Derek Fisher, and as much as Bryant is not used to playing without Fisher, Bryant can't be too upset about the moves the ...NBA CapsulesSI.comall 329 news articles »
Michael Jordan Motorsports Double-Podiums at Season-Opening Daytona SuperBike Race - AMA Pro Racing
03/19/2012
AMA Pro RacingMichael Jordan Motorsports Double-Podiums at Season-Opening Daytona SuperBike RaceAMA Pro Racing(March 18, 2012) – The Michael Jordan Motorsports (MJM) team started the 2012 AMA Pro National Guard SuperBike season by celebrating two podium finishes at the season-opening round at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., ...Suzuki Teams Set For Daytona SBK OpenerMotorcyclist Magazine (blog)This Time It's Blake Young!Cycle Newsall 77 news articles »
The Winners, Losers, And... Others Of This Year's NBA Trade Deadline - SportsGrid
03/18/2012
SportsGridThe Winners, Losers, And... Others Of This Year's NBA Trade DeadlineSportsGridHe really is the closest thing we've seen since Michael Jordan to Jordan. He's like some heartless animal… A SNAKE. - Coaches Mike D'Antoni and Nate McMillan, for being unable to make their extremely talented rosters work and being forced out the door ...NBA Sunday: Fisher Still Hasn't Shown UpHoopsWorldall 156 news articles »

Oklahoma City 111, Portland 95: These Blazers go down fighting

Oklahoma City 111, Portland 95: These Blazers go down fighting
03/19/2012
Kansas City StarOklahoma City 111, Portland 95: These Blazers go down fightingOregonLive.comThe Thunder shot 55.4 percent from the field and a blistering 61.1 percent from three-point range, shooting so well that at one point Joel Przybilla flashed the old Michael Jordan shoulder shrug and laugh following a Perkins jumper, essentially saying: ...Game 45 Recap: Blazers 95, Thunder 111Rip City ProjectGauging OKC Thunder's Current Won-Loss Record Over Franchise History: Fan TakeYahoo! Sportsall 494 news articles »
A2What a Air Jordan Clearance that would be! Well, Tinker stepped up and created - The Student
03/19/2012
A2What a Air Jordan Clearance that would be! Well, Tinker stepped up and createdThe StudentIn time to own a piece of history, air jordan 4 cool grey.Find more information on how to get a pair of these shoes at www.epicsignom. basketball almost went away for good. Michael Jordan jordan 3 black cement and a in quality nike zoom kobe vi womens, ...and more »
Man Utd legend Giggs likened to Michael Jordan
03/19/2012
Man Utd legend Giggs likened to Michael JordanTribalfootball.comHe told manutd.com: "In any sport you get individuals – like Michael Jordan in basketball, Lance Armstrong in cycling, even Steve Redgrave in rowing – who move their sport on to another level through the longevity of their career.and more »

Sunday, March 18, 2012

Poythress captures 3A Mr. Basketball award - Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

Poythress captures 3A Mr. Basketball award - Clarksville Leaf Chronicle
03/18/2012
Poythress captures 3A Mr. Basketball awardClarksville Leaf ChronicleBoth games have showcased some of the greatest players in the history of the game, including Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant and younger NBA stars like Chris Paul, Carmelo Anthony and LeBron James. "That's going to be fun so I'm really looking forward ...and more »
Oden committed to playing again - Mail Tribune
03/18/2012
New York TimesOden committed to playing againMail TribuneOden's knee problems have drawn comparisons to Sam Bowie, the injury-plagued post the Blazers took ahead of Michael Jordan in 1984. Bowie played in 76 games as a rookie but appeared in just 63 games over the next four seasons because of injuries.Bigger Bust: Oden or Bowie?Rant Sportsall 1,028 news articles »
Zeller closer to Heel heights - News & Observer
03/18/2012
Kansas City StarZeller closer to Heel heightsNews & ObserverSo do Lennie Rosenbluth, Charles Scott, Phil Ford, James Worthy, Michael Jordan and a precious few others. Tyler Zeller isn't in there yet. He may not make it, either. But if the Tar Heels (30-5) can beat Creighton (29-5) today and eventually win the ...Keeping It Heel - A North Carolina Tar Heels Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion ...Keeping It HeelNCAA Split Ticket: UNC men's basketball advances past Vermont; Duke shocked by ...The Independent WeeklyNorth Carolina a Top Pick for the March Madness TitleGo Banking RatesGoDuke.comall 1,140 news articles »

Ugly wins perfect for defense-minded South Florida - Yahoo! Sports

Ugly wins perfect for defense-minded South Florida - Yahoo! Sports
03/18/2012
Yahoo! SportsUgly wins perfect for defense-minded South FloridaYahoo! Sports"You look at Michael Jordan, the Kobes, even the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics when they were winning. Great teams play defense. I feel fortunate that the guys have understood and bought into that philosophy. "It doesn't work if you're losing games ...Four teams, just two statesThe Tennesseanall 1,330 news articles »
Unlikely Cinderella Lehigh savors historic win, but looks to Xavier
03/18/2012
Boston GlobeUnlikely Cinderella Lehigh savors historic win, but looks to XavierSI.com"I don't know if it was the [Michael] Jordan factor, but baby blue's a nice color, I liked the fan support and they always won." Not only did the Tar Heels not pay him any attention, neither did more local powers like Ohio State, Cincinnati or even ...Lehigh University men's basketball team prepared for Xavier in third round of ...The Express Times - LehighValleyLive.comLehigh 75 - Duke 70 | 03.16.12News & ObserverCollege Basketball Capsules - Men's News & Notes: Blue Devils' stunning exit ...Brownsville HeraldAllentown Morning Call (blog) -Lehighvalleylive.comall 1,365 news articles »
Oden says he is committed to playing again - Statesman Journal
03/18/2012
Oden says he is committed to playing againStatesman JournalOden's knee problems have drawn comparisons to Sam Bowie, the injury-plagued post the Blazers took ahead of Michael Jordan in 1984. Bowie played in 76 games as a rookie but appeared in just 63 games during the next four seasons because of injuries.

UNC's Tyler Zeller is building a special place in Tar Heels fans' hearts - Charlotte Observer

UNC's Tyler Zeller is building a special place in Tar Heels fans' hearts - Charlotte Observer
03/17/2012
UNC's Tyler Zeller is building a special place in Tar Heels fans' heartsCharlotte ObserverSo do Lennie Rosenbluth, Charles Scott, Phil Ford, James Worthy, Michael Jordan and a precious few others. Tyler Zeller isn't in there yet. He may not make it, either. But if the Tar Heels (30-5) can beat Creighton (29-5) today and eventually win the ...and more »
UK basketball notebook: School president likes student-first approach - Lexington Herald Leader
03/17/2012
Lexington Herald LeaderUK basketball notebook: School president likes student-first approachLexington Herald Leader"Get the pun?" As a Chicago native, Anthony Davis might seem ready-made to have Michael Jordan as a role model. But with Davis only turning 19 last Sunday, might he be too young to revere Jordan? "I think kids still want to be like Jordan," he said at ...
Chicago Bulls: Should They Bring Back Andres Nocioni? - Bleacher Report
03/17/2012
Bleacher ReportChicago Bulls: Should They Bring Back Andres Nocioni?Bleacher ReportIt was the Bulls' first playoff game since Michael Jordan retired and Andrea Nocioni had the United Center rocking. He played nearly every second of that game and led the Bulls with 25 points and 18 rebounds as the Bulls beat the Washington Wizards ...

Saturday, March 17, 2012

Did Wade's miss convince Dwight to stay? - Orlando Sentinel

Did Wade's miss convince Dwight to stay? - Orlando Sentinel
03/18/2012
Did Wade's miss convince Dwight to stay?Orlando SentinelYet it could be argued that Dwyane Wade controlled a greater NBA destiny with that shot than Michael Jordan did with his jumper against Bryon Russell and the Utah Jazz. Jordan's shot merely determined the 1998 NBA championship; Wade's shot might have ...and more »
What's in a name? For UNC star Harrison Barnes, everything - Charlotte Observer
03/17/2012
USA TODAYWhat's in a name? For UNC star Harrison Barnes, everythingCharlotte ObserverOn the evening of May 29, 1992, Shirley Barnes sat on her couch in Ames, Iowa, watching her favorite player, Michael Jordan, in Game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals. As she did with every game that the Bulls played on television, Barnes taped it ...Young stars can learn something from Harrison BarnesNBCSports.com(1) North Carolina vs. (16) Lamar/VermontWTHIHarrison Barnes: How 2012 NCAA Tournament Will Determine NBA Draft StockBleacher Reportall 101 news articles »
Charlotte Bobcats Trust Michael Jordan's Vision? - HoopsWorld
03/17/2012
Charlotte Bobcats Trust Michael Jordan's Vision?HoopsWorldBy Derek Page In nearly two years since Michael Jordan became the majority owner of the Bobcats, Charlotte made the postseason out of the gate in 2010, but now find themselves at the bottom of the standings and embracing a youth movement with a roster ...

The Ultimate Fighter: Team Cruz vs. Team Faber Mock Draft - Inside Fights

The Ultimate Fighter: Team Cruz vs. Team Faber Mock Draft - Inside Fights
03/17/2012
Inside FightsThe Ultimate Fighter: Team Cruz vs. Team Faber Mock DraftInside FightsSome live on in infamy as well; we debate now why someone would take Sam Bowie over Michael Jordan in hindsight because we know the final career path of both men. And this season's "The Ultimate Fighter" has everything you'd want going in.and more »
Veteran Jardine keeps Syracuse moving - Kansas City Star
03/17/2012
Veteran Jardine keeps Syracuse movingKansas City Star"You could have a good small forward, a good power forward and a good center … but you won't win without a good point guard, unless your shooting guard is Michael Jordan." Syracuse is led by 6-foot-2 senior point guard Scoop Jardine, a Cousy Award ...and more »
Suzuki Teams Set For Daytona SBK Opener - Motorcyclist Magazine (blog)
03/16/2012
Motorcyclist Magazine (blog)Suzuki Teams Set For Daytona SBK OpenerMotorcyclist Magazine (blog)The 2012 American Superbike Championship kicks off this weekend with Suzuki teams Michael Jordan Motorsports (MJM) and Yoshimura Suzuki both fielding strong two-rider attacks with their GSX-R1000s at the AMA Pro Racing National Guard-sponsored opener ...Racer provides high-speed rides around Daytona International SpeedwayDaytona Beach News-Journalall 3 news articles »

Pettitte's comeback risky ... for him - ESPN

Pettitte's comeback risky ... for him - ESPN
03/17/2012
Pettitte's comeback risky ... for himESPNYou remember what Michael Jordan's father once said about his son's prodigious appetite for games of chance, right? Michael, James Jordan said, "doesn't have a gambling problem. He has a competition problem." They all do.and more »
A Review of 'Winfred Rembert: Amazing Grace,' at the Hudson River Museum - New York Times
03/17/2012
A Review of 'Winfred Rembert: Amazing Grace,' at the Hudson River MuseumNew York Times"Michael Jordan Cemetery" (1998) pays homage to the basketball star, but at the same time critiques the expensive basketball shoes made by Nike that "cause problems for black kids." The composition includes tombstones with the names of young people who ...and more »
Cracking Jokes in Addition to Skulls - Wall Street Journal
03/17/2012
Wall Street JournalCracking Jokes in Addition to SkullsWall Street JournalOthers have hosted "Saturday Night Live," with Derek Jeter dressing in drag, Peyton Manning pegging footballs at little kids, and Michael Jordan participating in a daily affirmation with a self-help guru played by Al Franken.

Friday, March 16, 2012

Duke Researchers Claim March Madness Fans Have Short Memories - Bleacher Report

Duke Researchers Claim March Madness Fans Have Short Memories - Bleacher Report
03/16/2012
Bleacher ReportDuke Researchers Claim March Madness Fans Have Short MemoriesBleacher ReportTo North Carolina fans, it's Michael Jordan's game-winning jumper in the 1982 final, while to Hoosier fans, it's Keith Smart's 16-foot swish with under 10 seconds to go in 1988. But Christian Laettner's last-second turnaround game-winner in the 1991 ...
Keeping your eye on a politician's belly button - World Magazine
03/16/2012
World MagazineKeeping your eye on a politician's belly buttonWorld MagazineNot so with head fakes, hip jukes, ball fakes, and shoulder feints. A friend of mine had the dubious distinction of guarding Michael Jordan at a fantasy camp. Steve said, "Michael dribbled a few seconds. I thought I was doing fine.
A hoops family reunion - The Star Democrat
03/16/2012
A hoops family reunionThe Star DemocratI've previously written about Greg, a 1981 Crisfield grad and the school's current athletic director who played college ball for the University of Georgia, against Michael Jordan's North Carolina team at one point. But Wednesday, he gave me more.and more »

Fatal shooting victim was Lemon Grove man - U-T San Diego

Fatal shooting victim was Lemon Grove man - U-T San Diego
03/16/2012
Fatal shooting victim was Lemon Grove manU-T San DiegoThe county Medical Examiner's Office said Avel Michael Jordan Edgar was shot about 9:45 pm and declared dead 25 minutes later. The shooting occurred at a home on Mount Vernon Street near Washington Street. Several other people were in the house at the ...
Tendulkar Hits 100 Centuries, But His Future Earnings Are Limited - Forbes
03/16/2012
ForbesTendulkar Hits 100 Centuries, But His Future Earnings Are LimitedForbesHe has dominated cricket much in the way that Michael Jordan ruled the NBA during his career, though Tendulkar's income does not begin to compare. When Forbes last looked at the world's highest-paid cricketers in 2009, Sachin Tendulkar ranked second ...Cricket's Tendulkar Gets His 100th 100NPR (blog)all 1,134 news articles »
St. Pat's on a Saturday? Fasten your seat belts—this could get awesome - RedEye Chicago (blog)
03/16/2012
St. Pat's on a Saturday? Fasten your seat belts—this could get awesomeRedEye Chicago (blog)Add to that the fact that the Bulls have the opportunity to beat Philadelphia at home—a feat Michael Jordan and company achieved on a SaturdaySt. Patrick's Day way back in 1990—and the idea of a mad, mad March really starts making sense.and more »

The Rise And Fall, And Fall Again Of Matt Doherty - Forbes

The Rise And Fall, And Fall Again Of Matt Doherty - Forbes
03/15/2012
The Rise And Fall, And Fall Again Of Matt DohertyForbesThere was Michael Jordan, of course, the freshman with the swagger that emanated from that wagging tongue that we all imitated on the playground (despite our parents' warnings that we would "bite it off someday"). He was special then, but, ...
Tourism board grants $3000 for Valparaiso Orville Redenbacher statue - Chesterton Tribune
03/15/2012
Tourism board grants $3000 for Valparaiso Orville Redenbacher statueChesterton TribuneValparaiso Parks Director John Seibert attended the tourism board meeting on Tuesday and said the statue will be crafted by Illinois artist Lou Cella, the same man who produced the Michael Jordan statue outside of the United Center, the Ernie Banks ...
Hayes Strikes First At Daytona - Cycle News
03/15/2012
MotorcycleUSA.comHayes Strikes First At DaytonaCycle NewsHayden rode the National Guard-backed Michael Jordan Suzuki to a 1:38.948 late in the session to move past Monster Energy Graves Yamaha rookie Josh Herrin. Herrin ended up with a 1:39.011 - just .626 of a second behind his veteran teammate in his ...More Previews Of The 2012 AMA Pro Road Racing Season-Opener This Coming ...RoadracingWorld.comAMA SBK: 2012 Championship Prediction Countdown: #3SPEEDtv.comAMA Previews 2012 Superbike SeasonUltimate MotorCycling | News and ReviewsTransworld Businessall 72 news articles »

Thursday, March 15, 2012

Past almost forgotten, Murray State's Isaiah Canaan moves on - USA TODAY

Past almost forgotten, Murray State's Isaiah Canaan moves on - USA TODAY
03/16/2012
USA TODAYPast almost forgotten, Murray State's Isaiah Canaan moves onUSA TODAY"(Michael) Jordan missed plenty of shots in his career. You've just got to move on to the next game.'' We did see snapshots of what has driven Murray State to such a record. The persistent defense. The Racers dismantled the Rams, holding them to two ...and more »
A fresh changing of the guard - The Pendulum
03/16/2012
A fresh changing of the guardThe PendulumHe especially was looking forward to playing the University of North Carolina, in Chapel Hill, in the famed Dean Dome, where college basketball legends such as Michael Jordan, Grant Hill (for Duke) and Tyler Hansbrough (I said "college basketball ...
31 Notes on the Breakdown of Practically Everything - Grantland
03/15/2012
31 Notes on the Breakdown of Practically EverythingGrantlandCaricatures of famous athletes generally have some relation to the actual personalities of said athletes (Michael Jordan really is an asshole), but they're equally influenced by the needs of the eras that create them. This is no different from saying ...

Bobcats routed in Houston

Bobcats routed in Houston
03/15/2012
Boston.comBobcats routed in HoustonMLive.com"It's not fair to themselves, not fair to (owner) Michael (Jordan) and the organization not to go out and play hard," Silas said, later adding, "I'll lose by 50 if they played hard. I'm just going to play the people who want to play.Rockets rout BobcatsChicago TribuneRockets Stun Thunder In Comeback, Win 104-103 (Game 42 Recap)Welcome to Loud CityNBA Trade Deadline: 5 Burning Questions for the Houston RocketsBleacher Reportall 660 news articles »
Flint downplays Drexel's big win in NIT - Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia
03/15/2012
Comcast SportsNet PhiladelphiaFlint downplays Drexel's big win in NITComcast SportsNet Philadelphia... Massenat, was typically dynamic with 18 points and a career-high 14 assists. UCF was paced by leading scorer Keith Clanton's 12 points. Junior guard Marcus Jordan, son of Michael Jordan (yes, that Michael Jordan) had seven points on 1-for-8 shooting.Drexel defeats Central Florida in NITBellingham HeraldDrexel shakes off NCAA snub, bounces back with 81-56 win over Central Florida ...Washington PostDrexel unleashes frustration on UCFTCPalmThe Times Herald -CBS Localall 123 news articles »
Alfred Gockel Paints Live At Baterbys Art Gallery Spring Auction in Orlando ... - San Francisco Luxury News
03/15/2012
Alfred Gockel Paints Live At Baterbys Art Gallery Spring Auction in Orlando ...San Francisco Luxury NewsPRLog (Press Release) – Mar 14, 2012 – Back in the early 2000's, Michael Jordan found himself walking into an international art expo somewhere in bustling New York city to view the show and possibly collect some art himself. After circling the exhibit ...

Bulldogs women's basketball team can hear ghost of Michael Jordan - Fresno Bee

Bulldogs women's basketball team can hear ghost of Michael Jordan - Fresno Bee
03/15/2012
Bulldogs women's basketball team can hear ghost of Michael JordanFresno BeeIf you close your eyes and listen hard enough, you might hear the ghost of Michael Jordan swishing jumpers inside Carmichael Arena. Fresno State will face No. 18 Georgetown at 9:20 am in a first-round game televised by ESPN2 on one of the nation's most ...
Slam dunk dreams lost - Daily Aztec
03/15/2012
Slam dunk dreams lostDaily AztecNot because I was ever really good at it, but because I was in awe at the skill and grace of players like Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Kurt Rambis. OK, maybe not Rambis, but his glasses and mustache were the epitome of awesomeness.
NIT 2012: Scores and Recap from Wednesday March 14th - Bleacher Report
03/15/2012
Bleacher ReportNIT 2012: Scores and Recap from Wednesday March 14thBleacher ReportThe Knights, on the other hand, got only minimal production from Marcus Jordan—son of Michael Jordan—who registered just seven points on the night. The upset of the tournament so far came from Bucknell, which upended top-seed Arizona's hopes of ...

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Analyzing the returns of the 2011 trade deadline splash

Analyzing the returns of the 2011 trade deadline splash
03/14/2012
Analyzing the returns of the 2011 trade deadline splashNBA.comThe verdict: This could be a Michael Jordan deal that actually works out. They used one of the picks (via the Hornets) last summer on young shot-blocker Bismack Biyombo and will get the Blazers' No. 1 in 2013, which might be fairly decent.
Celebrate March Madness with a movie - Asbury Park Press
03/14/2012
Celebrate March Madness with a movieAsbury Park PressLil' Bow Wow, now known as Bow Wow, plays an orphan who finds a pair of Michael Jordan's sneakers and the kicks transform him into an NBA player of Jordanian skill. What could be a formulaic movie actually has a lot of heart and lots of NBA stars, too.and more »
Breaking down Philly teams in NIT, CBI - Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia
03/14/2012
CBS LocalBreaking down Philly teams in NIT, CBIComcast SportsNet PhiladelphiaIf Clanton can neutralize Drexel's inside advantage, UCF may be able to use high-scoring guards Marcus Jordan (Michael Jordan's son) and Isaiah Sykes to stay even with the Dragons and maybe spring the upset. Quotable: "After we found out who we were ...Drexel Moves Past NCAA Snub, Hosts UCF In NITCBS Localall 18 news articles »

Mike D'Antoni To Be Fired Within The Next Few Days, Phil Jackson Wants The Job - Rant Sports

Mike D'Antoni To Be Fired Within The Next Few Days, Phil Jackson Wants The Job - Rant Sports
03/14/2012
Bleacher ReportMike D'Antoni To Be Fired Within The Next Few Days, Phil Jackson Wants The JobRant SportsJackson would like to win an NBA title with the Knicks and probably put to rest those rumors that he can't win without a huge superstar like he had in Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. Although the Knicks do have Carmelo Anthony he is not on the level of ...Carmelo Anthony vs. Mike D'Antoni: Which One Has to Go?Bleacher ReportTeam's play and Mike's comments may be Exhibits A and B for coaching changeESPNall 306 news articles »
Reinsdorf talks on Comcast SportsNet - Crain's Chicago Business (blog)
03/14/2012
Reinsdorf talks on Comcast SportsNetCrain's Chicago Business (blog)He talks about the first time he met Michael Jordan; his memories from the 2005 White Sox World Series team, and how that team wasn't the best during his tenure with the Sox. I'm guessing he'll say the 1983 "Winning Ugly" Sox were better.Garfien: Preview of Inside Look with Jerry ReinsdorfCSNChicago.com (blog)all 5 news articles »
Jeremy Lin, face of Asian Americans - ESPN
03/14/2012
ESPNJeremy Lin, face of Asian AmericansESPNWe do this thing when we watch Daniel Craig in a Bond film or Michael Jordan in a commercial, when our superheroes leap tall buildings in a single bound: We identify. They become our Ideal-I, our more capable and smarter and faster selves.

If Bast Crops are Good Enough for Michael Jordan (OTC:NADVF) - SmallCap Network

If Bast Crops are Good Enough for Michael Jordan (OTC:NADVF) - SmallCap Network
03/13/2012
If Bast Crops are Good Enough for Michael Jordan (OTC:NADVF)SmallCap NetworkHanes: Michael Jordan; synonymous. "We are proud to see our investments and hard work beginning to pay off in the form of the production of CRAiLAR for commercial use. We're particularly excited that Hanesbrands, our first production partner for ...and more »
Former Olympic Gold Medalist Mia Hamm With Advice For Young Girls - Village Voice (blog)
03/13/2012
Village Voice (blog)Former Olympic Gold Medalist Mia Hamm With Advice For Young GirlsVillage Voice (blog)13 2012 at 6:39 PM ​She's an Olympic gold medalist, the most prolific scorer--male or female--for Team USA in the history of international competition, and she even beat Michael Jordan one-on-one in that Gatorade commercial, but Mia Hamm is facing her ...
Big Brands and their Intellectual Property Woes: Michael Jordan, Disney, Apple ... - JD Supra (press release)
03/13/2012
Big Brands and their Intellectual Property Woes: Michael Jordan, Disney, Apple ...JD Supra (press release)Michael Jordan takes a shot at a lawsuit in China… "Former NBA superstar Michael Jordan has sued a Chinese sportswear company in China, claiming it is using his Chinese name without his permission." (Can Michael Jordan Win in a Chinese Court? from ...

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

K-Tech Suspension Announces 2012 AMA Contingency & Trackside Support Programs - Sport Rider Magazine

K-Tech Suspension Announces 2012 AMA Contingency & Trackside Support Programs - Sport Rider Magazine
03/14/2012
K-Tech Suspension Announces 2012 AMA Contingency & Trackside Support ProgramsSport Rider MagazineK-Tech Suspension is proud to be supporting Michael Jordan Motorsports again for the 2012 AMA Superbike season. Jordan Suzuki rider Ben Bostrom returns aboard the #23 GSXR 1000 equipped with K-Tech Suspension 20DDS front fork cartridges and a 35DDS ...and more »
Sporting life means result is always a healthy outcome - China Daily
03/14/2012
China DailySporting life means result is always a healthy outcomeChina DailyThe image of China's domestic sports brands has been dented recently by a lawsuit filed by US basketball legend Michael Jordan against Qiaodan, a sportswear manufacturer in Jinjiang, Fujian province. Jordan says Qiaodan has built its business around ...and more »
What's this Basket Ball? An open guide for the British prime minister - The Guardian (blog)
03/13/2012
The Guardian (blog)What's this Basket Ball? An open guide for the British prime ministerThe Guardian (blog)Michael Jordan is widely perceived to have been very good at Basket Ball. Here are some examples of how you can reference Michael Jordan and thus relate to the president: Situation: A player successfully inserts the ball into the hoop.

Bowling: Sparetime results - Lewiston Sun Journal

Bowling: Sparetime results - Lewiston Sun Journal
03/13/2012
Bowling: Sparetime resultsLewiston Sun JournalIndustrial Park: Scratch Series, 766 Justin Brawn, 731 William Therrien, 707 Philip Provencher; Scratch Game, 279 Adam Jordan, 279 Derek Webb, 258 David Frechette; Handicap Series, 833 Jerry Bissonette, 782 Larry Baldiga, 781 Shayne Therrien; ...
Blazers talking to Clippers, Bobcats and who else about Jamal Crawford? - (blog)
03/13/2012
Blazers talking to Clippers, Bobcats and who else about Jamal Crawford?CBSSports.com (blog)That's not general manager Rich Cho's style and that's certainly not in Michael Jordan's interest. There's just no way the struggling Bobcats are going to lose money in a deal. The Blazers though can't offer a first-round pick. They have one in 2012, ...and more »
City may limit garage sales, street performers - St. Augustine Record
03/13/2012
City may limit garage sales, street performersSt. Augustine RecordStreet guitarist Michael Jordan told the board. "I'm worried about the First Amendment in this town. I'm worried about the line being drawn. If it's a public space, I should be able to hum a tune or play my guitar." One ordinance banned performers and ...

CARE JORDAN - Chicago Sun-Times

CARE JORDAN - Chicago Sun-Times
03/13/2012
CARE JORDANChicago Sun-TimesBasketball legend Michael Jordan was so touched by the outpouring of affection for US Marine Cpl. Conner Lowry, 24, one of his rabid fans and a Beverly native who was killed recently in Afghanistan, he sent a wreath to Lowry's grieving family.and more »
Snubbed Drexel prepares for NIT - Philadelphia Inquirer
03/13/2012
New York Daily NewsSnubbed Drexel prepares for NITPhiladelphia InquirerOne of UCF's top players is Marcus Jordan, son of former NBA great Michael Jordan. The junior guard averages 13.9 points per game. So the Dragons vow they won't be going through the motions. They insist to a man the disappointment of Selection Sunday ...Disappointed Drexel moving on from snubComcast SportsNet Philadelphiaall 119 news articles »
Knicks' Stars Unaligned in Loss to the Bulls - Wall Street Journal
03/13/2012
Bleacher ReportKnicks' Stars Unaligned in Loss to the BullsWall Street JournalNo, this Knicks team will not remind anyone of the teamwork of Pippen and Michael Jordan. As for the other Knick stars, Jeremy Lin had 15 points with eight assists and Amar'e Stoudemire had 20. Anthony made eight of his 21 shots and added four free ...Jeremy Lin Must Learn from Derrick Rose and Lead by ExampleBleacher ReportJeremy Lin is no match for Derrick RoseChicago Sun-TimesJeremy Lin Comes to Chicago, Fans Take over United Center as Bulls Take on NY ...MyFox ChicagoCBS Localall 688 news articles »

Monday, March 12, 2012

Athlete-Backed Restaurants Worth A Visit - Forbes

Athlete-Backed Restaurants Worth A Visit - Forbes
03/12/2012
ForbesAthlete-Backed Restaurants Worth A VisitForbesSports stars from Hulk Hogan to Michael Jordan have attempted to make the leap from athlete to restaurateur. But just like on the field, not everyone comes out a winner (it's probably no surprise that Hogan's Pastamania closed after less than a year).
Big O: An all-around talent like the league has never seen
03/12/2012
Big O: An all-around talent like the league has never seenNBA.comMichael Jordan had 28. In 1961-62 Robertson had 41 in the span of 79 games to become the only player in NBA history to average a triple-double -- 30.8 points, 12.5 rebounds, 11.4 assists -- for a full season. So what did the basketball world call that ...
AMA Previews 2012 Superbike Season - Ultimate MotorCycling | News and Reviews
03/12/2012
Ultimate MotorCycling | News and ReviewsAMA Previews 2012 Superbike SeasonUltimate MotorCycling | News and ReviewsThe Michael Jordan Motorsports team is always a threat at Daytona and one to watch for this weekend as they return to field the No. 23 Jordan Suzuki GSX-R1000 of Ben Bostrom and No. 54 National Guard Jordan Suzuki GSX-R1000 of Roger Hayden.and more »

How the Starks dunk changed NBA history - ESPN (blog)

How the Starks dunk changed NBA history - ESPN (blog)
03/12/2012
ESPN (blog)How the Starks dunk changed NBA historyESPN (blog)For good measure, Michael Jordan appeared in the poster to futilely swipe at the ball as Starks flew by. Nothing and everything made sense; Starks was up, Jordan was down. The rim-rattling dunk shook the basketball world to its core.and more »
Kobe Bryant's True Grit Makes Him Most Deserving MVP Candidate - Bleacher Report
03/12/2012
Bleacher ReportKobe Bryant's True Grit Makes Him Most Deserving MVP CandidateBleacher ReportIn the history of the NBA, Michael Jordan is the only guard to have ever posted a PER better than Bryant's 23.5. What makes this more impressive is that Bryant has been doing this with one torn wrist and, since the All-Star Game, a broken face.and more »
NBA Trade Deadline 2012: 5 Bottom-Feeders That Must Deal for Draft Picks - Bleacher Report
03/12/2012
Bleacher ReportNBA Trade Deadline 2012: 5 Bottom-Feeders That Must Deal for Draft PicksBleacher ReportMichael Jordan is a champion but he needs to turn into a championship-caliber owner and deal some of the assets this team has for high draft picks. They already have the best chance of getting the top pick in the upcoming draft; a pick most think will ...and more »

Miami Heat's LeBron James Is a Lock to Make NBA History This Year - Bleacher Report

Miami Heat's LeBron James Is a Lock to Make NBA History This Year - Bleacher Report
03/11/2012
Bleacher ReportMiami Heat's LeBron James Is a Lock to Make NBA History This YearBleacher ReportHe is often criticized for his reluctance to finish close games, or to take the last shot like a Michael Jordan or Kobe Bryant. He has been prone to tighten up and make questionable late game decisions. The other week, he choose to take the inbound ...and more »
HERE COMES THE HATER vol.113
03/11/2012
BlackAthlete.netHERE COMES THE HATER vol.113BlackAthlete.netI would like to tell owner Michael Jordan to hire Allen Iverson. With Allen Iverson on the team, ticket sells will increase and it will give the fans something to cheer for. 9. Did you see Derrick Williams pathetic attends to dunk the ball during the ...
Kaukauna rolls over Plymouth to win sectional - Appleton Post Crescent
03/11/2012
Kaukauna rolls over Plymouth to win sectionalAppleton Post CrescentThey had all the words down to "I Believe I Can Fly," Kelly's song from the 1996 movie "Space Jam," starring some cat named Michael Jordan. Clearly, the Ghosts were on cloud nine on Saturday night and they had good reason to be, becoming only the ...and more »

Sunday, March 11, 2012

76ers Extend Knicks' Skid To 5 - ESPN

76ers Extend Knicks' Skid To 5 - ESPN
03/12/2012
76ers Extend Knicks' Skid To 5ESPNHe needs to remind Anthony that if Michael Jordan wasn't above playing defense, nobody's above playing defense. D'Antoni needs to order Lin to attack as fearlessly as he did before Melo's return, and then let his teammates play off that creativity and ...and more »
Knicks' game Monday at United Center another homecoming for Shumpert - Chicago Tribune
03/11/2012
Chicago TribuneKnicks' game Monday at United Center another homecoming for ShumpertChicago TribuneIt would be even more gracious of Mike D'Antoni to give his young guard plenty of playing time against the same Bulls team Shumpert adored growing up. "I remember even when we were down, (Michael) Jordan never let us lose," Shumpert said.and more »
Michael Jordan's home expected to become Chicago's most expensive property
03/11/2012
Homesgofast.comMichael Jordan's home expected to become Chicago's most expensive propertyHomesgofast.comHe's one of basketball's icons and now Michael Jordan could be set to break a different kind of record. The former NBA star has listed his Highland Park mansion for a cool $29 million, the most expensive property listing in Chicago.Michael Jordan's Illinois mansion on market for $29 millionThe Seattle Timesall 2 news articles »

Starkey: Strange feeling without Pitt - Tribune Review

Starkey: Strange feeling without Pitt - Tribune Review
03/11/2012
Starkey: Strange feeling without PittTribune ReviewShooting guard -- Marquette's Dwyane Wade looked like Michael Jordan -- or maybe Jordan Crawford -- soaring to 22 points in '03. Point guard -- Mack scored 30? Yes. Yes he did. But you know what? Even the bad moments seem good today, ...
Which struggling NBA teams could be next on Seattle's target list? - The Seattle Times
03/11/2012
Which struggling NBA teams could be next on Seattle's target list?The Seattle TimesCHUCK BURTON / AP Michael Jordan isn't likely to lose Bobcats on his watch. Former Husky Quincy Pondexter could help the Hornets stay in New Orleans for the foreseeable future. Comment: With Sacramento's future apparently ironed out, the Hornets have ...
LeBron, Wade talk about passing off the game-winning shot
03/10/2012
NBCSports.comLeBron, Wade talk about passing off the game-winning shotNBCSports.comMichael Jordan has made shots that you'd call hero-ball, and you don't take those from him."… "But he's also made the play where he passed to John Paxson or passed to Steve Kerr for the game-winner," James said. "You just play the game the right way ...The SAGA: NBA All-Star Game reviewmy.hsj.orgall 2 news articles »

Ghosts soar to state - Appleton Post Crescent

Ghosts soar to state - Appleton Post Crescent
03/11/2012
Ghosts soar to stateAppleton Post CrescentThey had all the words down to "I Believe I Can Fly," Kelly's song from the 1996 movie "Space Jam," starring some cat named Michael Jordan. Clearly, the Ghosts were on cloud nine on Saturday night and they had good reason to be, becoming only the ...and more »
My wife is creating a monster - Columbia Daily Tribune
03/11/2012
My wife is creating a monsterColumbia Daily TribuneIt is theorized, for instance, that people like Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods were simply born with innate abilities that allowed them to become champion athletes. I have witnessed proof of this hypothesis firsthand throughout my lifetime.
Hochman: Karl's one request? Play hard - Denver Post
03/11/2012
Hochman: Karl's one request? Play hardDenver PostIt featured the debuts of rookies Hakeem Olajuwon, Charles Barkley, John Stockton and Michael Jordan. And an eventual 1000-win coach began his head coaching career that year. Hoops history changed in 1984, and George Karl, still kickin' at 60, ...

Saturday, March 10, 2012

'Serving America's heroes': Federal pharmacists gather at forum - American Pharmacists Association,

'Serving America's heroes': Federal pharmacists gather at forum - American Pharmacists Association,
03/10/2012
'Serving America's heroes': Federal pharmacists gather at forumAmerican Pharmacists Association, pharmacist.comAccording to Yaeger, greatest basketball player of all time Michael Jordan hated to lose. National Football League running back Warrick Dunn used adversity as fuel. University of California, Los Angeles, basketball coach John Wooden understood the ...and more »
Linsane chemistry thing of the past for Knicks - New York Post
03/10/2012
New York PostLinsane chemistry thing of the past for KnicksNew York PostHaving Michael Jordan running one side of the floor, Scottie Pippen the other. Terry Bradshaw throwing the football, Lynn Swann catching it. That's good enough chemistry that you can slap it on the periodic table. But sometimes, it's the most ...
Seguin causing idol talk
03/10/2012
Boston.comSeguin causing idol talkBoston.comSeguin, who still isn't old enough to order a drink, hasn't just taken a step in that direction this season, he's leaped like Michael Jordan taking off from the free throw line. Despite protestations to the contrary, the Bruins and Julien got it right ...and more »

Should The University Of Illinois Hire an African American Basketball Coach? - ChicagoNow (blog)

Should The University Of Illinois Hire an African American Basketball Coach? - ChicagoNow (blog)
03/10/2012
Should The University Of Illinois Hire an African American Basketball Coach?ChicagoNow (blog)... Reggie Theus (known locally as "Rush Street Reggie" from his days with the Bulls pre Michael Jordan), Wichita State's Gregg Marshall, Baylor's Scott Drew (who has roots from coaching & growing up in Valparasio, Indiana), & Alabama's Anthony Grant.and more »
NCAA Tournament Bubble Watch - March 9 Update - Neon Tommy
03/10/2012
Neon TommyNCAA Tournament Bubble Watch - March 9 UpdateNeon TommyBig East play is always brutal, and it looks like the talent-thin Pirates will not quite make it out with a tournament bid in their hands The Golden Knights, also known as "the team Michael Jordan's kid, Marcus, plays for", had put together a decent ...and more »
Knicks' Novak proving he deserves a place in NBA - Brownsville Herald
03/10/2012
Knicks' Novak proving he deserves a place in NBABrownsville HeraldCHARLOTTE, NC (AP) — Bobcats owner Michael Jordan has agreed to his first endorsement deal with a Charlotte-based business, partnering with team sponsors Presbyterian Healthcare and Novant Health. Jordan has several national endorsement deals, ...and more »

Jordan 12: Dwyane Wade Flies Through Everybody - Fear the Sword

Jordan 12: Dwyane Wade Flies Through Everybody - Fear the Sword
03/09/2012
Jordan 12: Dwyane Wade Flies Through EverybodyFear the SwordOver the past several weeks, SBN has been asking you to vote for what plays you think best exhibit the attributes that Michael Jordan made famous during his career. Voting has ended and it came down to Dwyane Wade's monster dunk over Anderson Varejao.Flight Meter Results: Dwyane Wade Flies Through And Above The RestIndy Cornrowsall 3 news articles »
Steve and Kristen Blake prepare full-court press against cancer - Los Angeles Times
03/09/2012
Los Angeles TimesSteve and Kristen Blake prepare full-court press against cancerLos Angeles TimesDanny epitomized his lighthearted personality, Steve recalled, when shortly before his death he met Michael Jordan through the Make a Wish Foundation. Danny approached Jordan and gave him his autograph instead of asking for one.and more »
Dan Dakich: The World's Gift to NCAA Players and Coaches Everywhere - Bleacher Report
03/09/2012
Bleacher ReportDan Dakich: The World's Gift to NCAA Players and Coaches EverywhereBleacher ReportHis claim to fame was his shutdown defense on UNC's Michael Jordan in the 1984 Sweet 16, after having thrown up in his hotel room ahead of time when he was informed of his assignment. Dakich went on to coach at Bowling Green for ten seasons, ...