Photo: Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton Buys $1.6 Million Condo in Same ... - Rant Sports

Photo: Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton Buys $1.6 Million Condo in Same ... - Rant Sports
04/30/2012
Photo: Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton Buys $1.6 Million Condo in Same ...Rant SportsWhile it's still to early to tell whether or not Newton will end up being one of the greatest athletes of all time, the 2011 Rookie of the Year can at least say he's neighbors with arguably the greatest NBA player of all time–Michael Jordan.Cam Newton puts down Charlotte rootsESPN (blog)all 2 news articles »

Teams with the best and worst week in NFL draft - Rockford Register Star (blog)
04/30/2012
Teams with the best and worst week in NFL draftRockford Register Star (blog)Darius Miles, Marcus Fizer and Mike Miller went Nos. 3-4-5. But taking Sam Bowie No. 2 when Michael Jordan goes No. 3 and Charles Barkley No. 5 is an all-time brain lock. Likewise, Bears fans who were mad about a late-season win that dropped them from ...and more »

Gar-Field Basketball Star Poised for Greatness
04/30/2012
Gar-Field Basketball Star Poised for GreatnessPatch.comAlthough he studies the moves of great players like Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan, his childhood idol was his father, with whom he practiced almost daily. The walls of his room are lined with poster-sized photographs, newspaper clippings, ...

Paul Silas out as Bobcats coach - ESPN

Paul Silas out as Bobcats coach - ESPN
04/30/2012
USA TODAYPaul Silas out as Bobcats coachESPNAP The Charlotte Bobcats have had one winning season since Michael Jordan became part owner in 2006. He acquired majority ownership in 2010, and now this season, the franchise has set NBA single season records for worst record and largest margin of ...Bobcats Fire Coach Paul Silas After Finishing NBA-Worst 7-59BloombergCharlotte Bobcats part with coach Paul SilasUSA TODAYSilas out as Bobcats coach after worst season in NBA historyFOX 4 NewsYahoo! Sports (blog)all 288 news articles »

The men with no conscience - ESPN (blog)
04/30/2012
ESPN (blog)The men with no conscienceESPN (blog)"Michael Jordan never had a conscience. AI didn't have a conscience. Kobe doesn't have a conscience." I counter that Kevin Garnett has a conscience, that he exercises an uncommon discipline and has still been one of the best players of his time.

2012 NBA Mock Draft: Charlotte Bobcats and Teams That Can't Afford a Bust - Bleacher Report
04/30/2012
Bleacher Report2012 NBA Mock Draft: Charlotte Bobcats and Teams That Can't Afford a BustBleacher ReportEven Michael Jordan can't screw this one up. Davis will instantly rejuvenate this franchise and make them into a team that will at least be feared on the interior—which is better than being a complete laughing stock like they were in 2011-12.and more »

Bynum's triple double helps Lakers beat Nuggets in Game 1 - Toledo Blade

Bynum's triple double helps Lakers beat Nuggets in Game 1 - Toledo Blade
04/29/2012
Toledo BladeBynum's triple double helps Lakers beat Nuggets in Game 1Toledo BladeThe third-leading scorer in NBA playoff history, trailing only Michael Jordan and Abdul-Jabbar, hadn't played in a week, sitting out the Lakers' last game alongside Gasol and Bynum to keep his high-mileage legs fresh for the playoffs.

Nike designer sorry for mocking Bulls' Rose - New York Daily News
04/29/2012
New York Daily NewsNike designer sorry for mocking Bulls' RoseNew York Daily NewsJason Petrie (@sevenzro1) April 29, 2012 Another MVP guard who played in Chicago you might have heard of, Michael Jordan, was the face of Nike during his playing days. The company later spun Jordan's hugely popular signature sneaker line — made famous ...Derrick Rose Injury Delivers Blow To Olympic Plans For AdidasForbesall 33 news articles »

'Hot hand' in sports, silk underwear and Twitter: Strange but True - Plain Dealer
04/29/2012
Plain Dealer'Hot hand' in sports, silk underwear and Twitter: Strange but TruePlain DealerBy Special to The Plain Dealer John Swart, Associated PressMichael Jordan guards Magic Johnson, back in the day, as the kids say. When is the "hot hand" of pro basketball players actually "the not-so-hot hand"? Stars Michael Jordan, Reggie Miller and ...

Disecting the NBA playoffs' contenders, pretenders - Daily Illini

Disecting the NBA playoffs' contenders, pretenders - Daily Illini
04/30/2012
Daily IlliniDisecting the NBA playoffs' contenders, pretendersDaily IlliniFrom Michael Jordan's dominance in the '90s to Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal's championship runs in the early 2000s to LeBron James' current quest for a title with everyone's favorite team to hate, the playoffs are where history is written and ...Bulls' Derrick Rose Tops Kobe Bryant and Jeremy Lin in NBA Jersey SalesOnline Sportsbook ProBulls are better match than HeatCherry Hill Courier PostBulls, Heat, Thunder open NBA playoffs SaturdayKTVNNTV -Fox Newsall 1,395 news articles »

Derrick Rose's injury tears open the playoff picture - USA TODAY
04/30/2012
USA TODAYDerrick Rose's injury tears open the playoff pictureUSA TODAYWood panels from center court of the old Chicago Stadium, the one Michael Jordan once kissed, hung on the opposite wall. After Sunday's practice, players shot free throws routinely amid a normal level of chatter. Only one thing was missing: superstar ...After Rose goes down, Englewood residents wonder 'what if?'Chicago TribuneBulls' Odds of Winning NBA Title Widen After Rose Tears LigamentBusinessWeekBulls adjust to playoffs without RosePeoria Journal Starall 1,853 news articles »

NBA Draft 2012: Lottery Teams Who Must Start to Rebuild - Bleacher Report
04/29/2012
Bleacher ReportNBA Draft 2012: Lottery Teams Who Must Start to RebuildBleacher ReportThe lottery will help Michael Jordan's wayward franchise, but it will only be the beginning. Could Kentucky's Michael Kidd-Gilchrist help turn the Wizards around? Odds are the Wizards select Michael Kidd-Gilchrist one way or the other, ...Cleveland Cavaliers' 2011-12 season had a split personalityPlain Dealerall 14 news articles »

Cleveland Cavaliers' 2011-12 season had a split personality - Plain Dealer

Cleveland Cavaliers' 2011-12 season had a split personality - Plain Dealer
04/29/2012
Plain DealerCleveland Cavaliers' 2011-12 season had a split personalityPlain DealerThe others are Oscar Robertson, Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, Allen Iverson and LeBron James. Alonzo Gee: The swingman was no lock to make the team out of training camp. By early March, however, he entered the starting lineup, never to be removed ...Bob Finnan's three points and NBA rumor millNews-Herald.comall 447 news articles »

Griffin talks a good game - Washington Examiner
04/29/2012
Griffin talks a good gameWashington Examiner"Growing up, I was a 'Like Mike' kid. So I wanted to be like Mike. I wanted to be Michael Jordan. Basketball was my love. My dad got me involved in basketball at an extremely early age. That's why a lot of times when you see me throw the ball and my ...and more »

Arizona Cardinals' Larry Fitzgerald and Michael Floyd make an 'elegant' pair - Arizona Republic
04/29/2012
Arizona Cardinals' Larry Fitzgerald and Michael Floyd make an 'elegant' pairArizona RepublicMichael Jordan's Charlotte Bobcats have been mathematically eliminated from 2013 NBA playoffs. Redskins coach Mike Shanahan drafted Michigan State quarterback Kirk Cousins in the fourth round Saturday just in case RG III gets too tired to run a ...and more »

Jayne: Know who's who before MVP voting - The Columbian

Jayne: Know who's who before MVP voting - The Columbian
04/29/2012
Jayne: Know who's who before MVP votingThe ColumbianTake 1997, when Karl Malone edged Michael Jordan for the MVP in a misguided career-achievement vote. After Malone's Jazz met Jordan's Bulls in the NBA Finals, that vote looked utterly preposterous. There are other examples, as well.

Kevin Baxter: Missed PKs a pain in Spain - Sacramento Bee
04/29/2012
The GuardianKevin Baxter: Missed PKs a pain in SpainSacramento BeeBy KEVIN BAXTER LOS ANGELES -- It was like Michael Jordan missing a game-winning free throw or LeBron James bouncing a dunk off the rim. It was Justin Verlander losing a World Series game on a wild pitch or Eli Manning blowing the Super Bowl with an ...Missed penalty kicks not the stuff of ChampionsLos Angeles Timesall 446 news articles »

LeBron picture incomplete without a championship - Philadelphia Daily News
04/29/2012
CBC.caLeBron picture incomplete without a championshipPhiladelphia Daily News(AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) Forget the comparisons of LeBron James to Michael Jordan. That debate ended last season when James shrunk at the biggest moments of the Miami Heat's loss to the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals. James can never be considered ...Lupica: King rules court againNew York Daily NewsLeBron James: King Still Clueless Headed into Title RunBleacher ReportJames says he ready to take over during playoffs for favored HeatCBSSports.comall 1,616 news articles »

United Center plans retail space - Crain's Chicago Business

United Center plans retail space - Crain's Chicago Business
04/28/2012
United Center plans retail spaceCrain's Chicago BusinessBy Ryan Ori and Micah Maidenberg April 30, 2012 Not far from the Michael Jordan statue, the United Center's owners hope a $75 million to $85 million retail development soon will take flight. Chicago Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf is leading a venture that ...and more »

Durant's Modest Aspiration: 'To Just Relax and Play Ball' - New York Times
04/28/2012
Durant's Modest Aspiration: 'To Just Relax and Play Ball'New York TimesBryant and James arrived in the NBA intent on going everywhere Michael Jordan had — an impossible standard commercially with Jordan having rewritten all the rules. Bryant was hailed by fellow teenagers, who voted him into the All-Star starting lineup ...

LeBron James: King Still Clueless Headed into Title Run - Bleacher Report
04/28/2012
Bleacher ReportLeBron James: King Still Clueless Headed into Title RunBleacher ReportLarry Bird, Magic Johnson and Michael Jordan would all agree in unison. A season without the ultimate glory is a failure; at the very least, a season like the one the Heat are having certainly is. Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports ...LeBron James and Dwyane Wade Weigh-In On Whether Anything Short of an NBA ...Complex.comall 171 news articles »

New York Jets draft Baylor's Robert Griffin in the sixth round - Yahoo! Sports (blog)

New York Jets draft Baylor's Robert Griffin in the sixth round - Yahoo! Sports (blog)
04/28/2012
Yahoo! Sports (blog)New York Jets draft Baylor's Robert Griffin in the sixth roundYahoo! Sports (blog)George Bass, RGII's agent, recently said that he had to be careful when he's talking to NFL teams about his client -- kinda like the recent commercial in which a guy named Michael Jordan shows up at different events and disappoints everybody who's ...and more »

Photo package: Dreadlocks in at NFL draft - WRIC
04/28/2012
The GuardianPhoto package: Dreadlocks in at NFL draftWRICMore >> Michael Jordan's No. 23 has long been synonymous with greatness. Now that number has a completely different meaning for him.More >> Yadier Molina tied his career high by going 4-for-4 with a two-run homer, and Kyle Lohse allowed three runs over ...Colts take Stanford QB Andrew Luck to open draftKLAS-TVWhy the Colts will bemoan taking Andrew Luck over Robert Griffin III for a ...CultureMap Austinall 6,229 news articles »

Shawn Marion on KD winning scoring title: 'That's OK' - ESPN (blog)
04/28/2012
Shawn Marion on KD winning scoring title: 'That's OK'ESPN (blog)... he will predominantly be looking to contain the league's leading scorer the last three seasons. Durant's the first to do that that since Michael Jordan. "Right now I'm starting on him," Marion said. "So you know what it is and let's get it."and more »

At playoffs time, bellowing Barkley at his bellicose best

At playoffs time, bellowing Barkley at his bellicose best
04/28/2012
At playoffs time, bellowing Barkley at his bellicose bestNBA.comLike the hiring practices of Michael Jordan, one of Barkley's closest friends and the owner of arguably the worst team all-time, the Bobcats. On this day, Larry Brown, the former Bobcats coach, took a swipe at the competency of Jordan's inner circle, ...

Despite stellar success, there's uneasiness surrounding team as it enters playoffs - Allentown Morning Call
04/28/2012
Allentown Morning CallDespite stellar success, there's uneasiness surrounding team as it enters playoffsAllentown Morning CallThe senior campaign adviser to President Barack Obama witnessed Michael Jordan and company hoist championship trophies. He watched — or perhaps covered his eyes — when the dynasty was dismantled as Tim Floyd succeeded Phil Jackson.and more »

Fantasy Sports Aren't Sickness, but Way of Life - Bleacher Report
04/28/2012
Bleacher ReportFantasy Sports Aren't Sickness, but Way of LifeBleacher ReportI went through players like Michael Jordan goes through head coaches. In 66 games, 64 different guys played for me. I made 110 moves, 21 more than the rest of the league combined. (Before I drop Kris Humphries after five games again, please slap me, ...

Coyotes pull out 4-3 overtime win over Predators - WRIC

Coyotes pull out 4-3 overtime win over Predators - WRIC
04/28/2012
Coyotes pull out 4-3 overtime win over PredatorsWRICAP Sports News Video Entertainment News from AP Entertainment News from AP Michael Jordan's No. 23 has long been synonymous with greatness. Now that number has a completely different meaning for him.More >> Milwaukee starting pitcher Yovani Gallardo is ...and more »

Corey Maggette: Michael Jordan will turn Bobcats around - USA TODAY
04/28/2012
USA TODAYCorey Maggette: Michael Jordan will turn Bobcats aroundUSA TODAYCHARLOTTE, NC (AP) – Forward Corey Maggette said that while the Bobcats have plenty of questions to answer moving forward, owner Michael Jordan's commitment to winning is not among them. By David Richard, US Presswire Charlotte Bobcats forward Corey ...Corey Maggette: Michael Jordan committed to making Bobcats better after record ...Washington PostJordan's woes surprise PippenESPNMichael Jordan's Bobcats are worst team in NBA historyLos Angeles TimesCBS Newsall 1,653 news articles »

Bulls' Derek Rose says he's getting better every day - Boston Herald
04/28/2012
Globe and MailBulls' Derek Rose says he's getting better every dayBoston HeraldAs affable a superstar as you will find in pro basketball, Rose is the player on whose performance Chicago's dreams rest for its first NBA title since Michael Jordan delivered the last of six in 1998. But he opted not to address the media on Friday, ...Bulls, Heat, Thunder open NBA playoffs SaturdayKTVNPlayoff races going down to final day of seasonWAOWSixers wind up with 8th seedPhiladelphia InquirerCBS Local -The Cardboard Connection -ESPN (blog)all 1,307 news articles »

Devils top Panthers 3-2 in a double-OT Game 7 - FOX19

Devils top Panthers 3-2 in a double-OT Game 7 - FOX19
04/27/2012
Devils top Panthers 3-2 in a double-OT Game 7FOX19Michael Jordan's No. 23 has long been synonymous with greatness. Now that number has a completely different meaning for him.Full Story > AP Sports News VideoMore>> By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) - Adam Henrique scored his second ...and more »

The NBA's best owns the NBA's worst - WPTZ The Champlain Valley
04/27/2012
The NBA's best owns the NBA's worstWPTZ The Champlain ValleyAh ... er, it's Michael Jordan. MJ. His Airness. After Thursday's 104-84 loss to the New York Knicks, Jordan is now the owner of the worse team in NBA history. It's a feat that may look strange next to all the trophies Jordan garnered in his playing ...

Michael Jordan's Bobcats are the NBA's worst team ever - USA TODAY
04/27/2012
ABC7Chicago.comMichael Jordan's Bobcats are the NBA's worst team everUSA TODAYCHARLOTTE, NC (AP) – Michael Jordan's No. 23 has long been synonymous with greatness. Now that number has a completely different meaning for him. By Chuck Burton, AP Charlotte Bobcats fans wear bags over their heads as they watch the second half of the ...Michael Jordan's Charlotte Bobcats NBA's worst team everABC7Chicago.comMichael Jordan is a disgrace as NBA ownerCharlotte ObserverNBA's best owns the NBA's worstCNNall 1,426 news articles »

Renovated USF Sun Dome feels like whole new arena - WTSP 10 News

Renovated USF Sun Dome feels like whole new arena - WTSP 10 News
04/27/2012
Renovated USF Sun Dome feels like whole new arenaWTSP 10 NewsMichael Jordan's No. 23 has long been synonymous with greatness. Now that ... Tampa, Florida -- On paper, the tremendous changes to the USF Sun Dome are a "renovation," but in reality, it's a whole new arena. Contractors took much of the more than ...and more »

Ex-Bull May Join SanMig Staff - Manila Bulletin
04/27/2012
Ex-Bull May Join SanMig StaffManila BulletinBy WAYLON GALVEZ MANILA, Philippines — Craig Hodges, who played with Michael Jordan and won two NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls, is in the country to hold basketball clinics although he may find himself working for San Miguel Corporation (SMC ...and more »

Widow of civil rights activist wants him home - NBC 29 News
04/27/2012
Widow of civil rights activist wants him homeNBC 29 NewsMichael Jordan's No. 23 has long been synonymous with greatness. Now that number has a completely different meaning for him.Full Story AP National News VideoMore>> By DIRK LAMMERS Associated Press SIOUX FALLS, SD (AP) - The wife of a civil rights ...and more »

Not all great NBA players make great executives - KLAS-TV

Not all great NBA players make great executives - KLAS-TV
04/26/2012
Not all great NBA players make great executivesKLAS-TVMichael Jordan's No. 23 has long been synonymous with greatness. By Thursday night that number could have a completely different meaning for him.More>> AP National News VideoMore>> LAS VEGAS -- Nevada's taxable sales saw a double digit increase between ...and more »

Loomis 'angry' about wiretapping allegations - KLAS-TV
04/26/2012
Loomis 'angry' about wiretapping allegationsKLAS-TVWith Michael Jordan's Charlotte Bobcats in line to finish this season with perhaps the worst record in NBA history, a list...More>> Michael Jordan's No. 23 has long been synonymous with greatness. By Thursday night that number could have a completely ...

Victims of cyberbullying fight back in lawsuits - KCAU
04/26/2012
Victims of cyberbullying fight back in lawsuitsKCAUMichael Jordan's No. 23 has long been synonymous with greatness. By Thursday night that number could have a completely different meaning for him.More>> A third family member has been charged after a 5-year-old boy was taken from the St. Louis hospital ...and more »

NHL fans let loose with racist comments after loss - WOI

NHL fans let loose with racist comments after loss - WOI
04/26/2012
CBC.caNHL fans let loose with racist comments after lossWOIMichael Jordan's No. 23 has long been synonymous with greatness. By Thursday night that number could have a completely different meaning for him.More >> AP National News VideoMore>> By JESSE WASHINGTON AP National Writer It had all the makings of a ...Fans let loose with racist comments after lossWMC-TVBruins, Capitals play NHL-record 7th 1-goal gameKFVSall 2,183 news articles »

Bourbon maker plans downtown Louisville attraction
04/26/2012
Bourbon maker plans downtown Louisville attractionWXOW.comMichael Jordan's No. 23 has long been synonymous with greatness. By Thursday night that number could have a completely different meaning for him.More >> AP National News VideoMore>> By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky.and more »

Former TSA officer pleads guilty to bribery
04/26/2012
Former TSA officer pleads guilty to briberyWXOW.comMichael Jordan's No. 23 has long been synonymous with greatness. By Thursday night that number could have a completely different meaning for him.More >> AP National News VideoMore>> NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) - A former federal Transportation Security ...and more »

Bulls playing starters in finale -- good move? - Chicago Tribune

Bulls playing starters in finale -- good move? - Chicago Tribune
04/26/2012
Bulls playing starters in finale -- good move?Chicago TribuneWGN-TV's Wayne Larrivee talks with former Chicago Bulls coach Phil Jackson and former Bulls stars Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen about the team's first championship year, 1991. WGN-TV interview from 1997.

Simpson: Cut that bacon in half, young man - Pekin Daily Times
04/26/2012
Simpson: Cut that bacon in half, young manPekin Daily TimesHe was the Michael Jordan of omelets, and I was tempted to ask for his autograph.) So anyway, I served up the offending bacon, and The Wife — as the saying goes — snatched me bald-headed, cutting out all the inedible parts. As the kids say these days ...

Elijah Wilson Opts Out Of College of Charleston Commitment - Live 5 News
04/26/2012
Elijah Wilson Opts Out Of College of Charleston CommitmentLive 5 NewsBy Kevin Bilodeau - bio | email Wilmington native Elijah Wilson, who gained national attention earlier this year when he tied Michael Jordan's single game scoring record at Laney High School has opted out of his commitment to the College of Charleston ...and more »

Kobe should shoot the lights out - ESPN (blog)

Kobe should shoot the lights out - ESPN (blog)
04/26/2012
CNNKobe should shoot the lights outESPN (blog)Only Michael Jordan was older when he won the last of his 10 scoring titles at age 34 in 1998. Becoming the second-oldest man to win one, yeah, that means something. It means even more at a moment in time when the next group of superstars is nipping at ...LeBron James Should Hope That He Does Not Win the NBA MVP AwardBleacher ReportNBA scoring title between Durant, Bryant to go down to wireUSA TODAY (blog)James Stands AloneBasketball ProspectusLakers Nation -CBS Local -FS Floridaall 48 news articles »

Kobe Bryant: Expects a title, not chasing Michael Jordan - ESPN (blog)
04/26/2012
Bleacher ReportKobe Bryant: Expects a title, not chasing Michael JordanESPN (blog)Kobe Bryant says passing Michael Jordan's ring count isn't a motivating factor for him. "To be really frank with you, I really do not look at it as that, for the simple fact that Michael has really taught me a lot. Really taught me a lot.Kobe Bryant Doesn't Feel the Need to Catch Up to Michael JordanBleacher Reportall 2 news articles »

NBA notebook: Atlanta's Horford to miss first round of playoffs - San Antonio Express
04/26/2012
NBA notebook: Atlanta's Horford to miss first round of playoffsSan Antonio ExpressJordan defends executives: Charlotte owner Michael Jordan is sick of watching his top executives be bashed as "yes" men. Responding to criticism from former Bobcats coach Larry Brown and TV commentators, Jordan told the Charlotte Observer: "It's ...and more »

2012 NBA Mock Draft: Best- and Worst-Case Scenarios for All 30 Teams - Bleacher Report

2012 NBA Mock Draft: Best- and Worst-Case Scenarios for All 30 Teams - Bleacher Report
04/25/2012
Bleacher Report2012 NBA Mock Draft: Best- and Worst-Case Scenarios for All 30 TeamsBleacher ReportWith Anthony Davis, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist and Thomas Robinson off the board and Michael Jordan still in the management, the Bobcats select Andre Drummond and watch as he becomes Kwame Brown 2.0. The Chicago Bulls patiently wait at or near the end of ...Wizards lock up NBA's second-worst recordWashington Post (blog)2012 NBA Mock Draft: Sixers Take Meyes Leonard, Center From IllinoisLiberty Ballersall 26 news articles »

9 Photos of Hot NBA Fans Wearing Basketball Jerseys - Bleacher Report
04/25/2012
Bleacher Report9 Photos of Hot NBA Fans Wearing Basketball JerseysBleacher ReportAnd it's a bit strange that the only one I've ever seen is a Michael Jordan Wizards jersey. This jersey-dress was thrown together for Mariah Carey's singing tribute to Michael Jordan at the 2003 All-Star Game, and it's one that stayed in the annals of ...

Metta World Peace: Bring World Peace to the New York Knicks - Bleacher Report
04/25/2012
Bleacher ReportMetta World Peace: Bring World Peace to the New York KnicksBleacher ReportMichael Jordan) to highly comical (Anthony Mason vs. Manute Bol, with Bol attempting one wild swing-and-a-miss), and they were often labeled as a dirty team. Yet no one can deny that those Knicks played defensive-minded, playoff-ready basketball.Lakers Metta World Peace Ejected, Faces Possible Suspension after Vicious ...San Francisco Chronicle (press release)Big trouble for the Artest formerly known as RonPower Line (blog)Discover Yahoo! With Your FriendsYahoo! SportsHardwood Paroxysmall 652 news articles »

Grit necessary for talent to shine - The Australian Financial Review

Grit necessary for talent to shine - The Australian Financial Review
04/25/2012
The Australian Financial ReviewGrit necessary for talent to shineThe Australian Financial ReviewMichael Jordan: 'I've failed over and over . . . that is why I succeed.' Photo: Getty Images In a famous Nike advertisement, basketball legend Michael Jordan confesses to missing more than 9000 shots and losing 300 basketball games in his career.

Fan Fuel: Nine innings of glory (bird business)
04/25/2012
Sportsnet.caFan Fuel: Nine innings of glory (bird business)Sportsnet.caBuck and Tabby talked the audience through a beauty of a profile that included Rasmus' age, home town, and the fact that he wanted to meet Batman and Michael Jordan. Okay, he didn't want to meet Batman (that we know of), but it surely did say that the ...and more »

NBA Players That Need to Shed Some Weight - Bleacher Report
04/25/2012
Bleacher ReportNBA Players That Need to Shed Some WeightBleacher ReportSome that seemingly defy gravity (like Michael Jordan and LeBron James) and some that, well, play with larger, less athletic body types. Sometimes, being big can help an athlete out. Players like Shaquille O'Neal (7'1'', 325 pounds) made their living ...

SPORTS CHART OF THE DAY: Michael Jordan's Charlotte Bobcats Are Trying To ... - Business Insider

SPORTS CHART OF THE DAY: Michael Jordan's Charlotte Bobcats Are Trying To ... - Business Insider
04/24/2012
Business InsiderSPORTS CHART OF THE DAY: Michael Jordan's Charlotte Bobcats Are Trying To ...Business InsiderDuring the 1995-96 season, the Chicago Bulls, led by Michael Jordan, finished the regular season with the best record in NBA history, winning 72 games (.878 win%). Now, 16 years later, another Jordan-led team, the Charlotte Bobcats, are trying to avoid ...Are you rooting for or against Bobcats futility?USA TODAY (blog)Beyond-bad Bobcats make you wonder: What happened to MJ?SI.comCoach of '72-73 Sixers says Bobcats have less talentNBCSports.comESPN (blog) -FS Florida -Bleacher Reportall 586 news articles »

Breaking news Town complete Wharfedale FA Cup hat-trick - Wharfedale Observer
04/24/2012
Breaking news Town complete Wharfedale FA Cup hat-trickWharfedale ObserverThe holders trailed 1-0 at the break to their West Yorkshire League Premier Division neighbours after a goal by Michael Jordan. Otley took the game to their opponents in the second half and levelled through top scorer Scott Cater.and more »

Texas Rangers' Fan Photobombs Reporter [VIDEO] - WTMM 104.5 The Team - ESPN Radio
04/24/2012
Texas Rangers' Fan Photobombs Reporter [VIDEO]WTMM 104.5 The Team - ESPN RadioThe fan started sticking his tongue out like Michael Jordan and shaking like he just bit a power line. Shannon Hogan did the best she could. She was professional and essentially looked the other way. I always wonder what the conversation is like when ...and more »

LeRoy Walker was a man of Olympian achievement - Chicago Tribune

LeRoy Walker was a man of Olympian achievement - Chicago Tribune
04/24/2012
LeRoy Walker was a man of Olympian achievementChicago TribuneMichael Jordan, with whom Walker had played golf, was among the loudest protesters against the logo restriction. By an odd coincidence, a variation on that controversy, involving paying the multimillionaire players for some of the USOC sponsorship ...and more »

The pressure is on, as the Washington Wizards extend Ernie Grunfeld's contract - Yahoo! Sports (blog)
04/24/2012
Yahoo! Sports (blog)The pressure is on, as the Washington Wizards extend Ernie Grunfeld's contractYahoo! Sports (blog)Though Grunfeld took in some early success in the wake of Michael Jordan's disastrous era with that team, it's been a tough few years since the Wizards last made the playoffs in 2008. They won't be making the postseason again this year, ...Morning pixels: The Ernie Grunfeld era continuesWashington Post (blog)Supporting Ernie Grunfeld's ExtensionWiz of Awesall 230 news articles »

Estonian Player Hits Ridiculous Behind-The-Back Shot [VIDEO] - WTMM 104.5 The Team - ESPN Radio
04/24/2012
Estonian Player Hits Ridiculous Behind-The-Back Shot [VIDEO]WTMM 104.5 The Team - ESPN RadioSkele's reaction made me think immediately of Michael Jordan's reaction in Game 1 of the 1992 NBA Finals. Jordan was on fire from 3-point range. He hit six 3-pointers in the 1st half against the Portland Trail Blazers. Jordan made his infamous ...and more »

Nets say farewell to New Jersey - ESPN

Nets say farewell to New Jersey - ESPN
04/24/2012
Globe and MailNets say farewell to New JerseyESPN"I think Michael Jordan and the Wizards were playing the Knicks that night and the Yankees were in the World Series, too. We were up against a lot of stuff." During the majority of their 35 seasons in New Jersey, the Nets seemed to be up against more ...Saying Goodbye, a Former Net Talks About the KnicksNew York Times (blog)The 10-man rotation, starring the New Jersey NetsYahoo! Sports (blog)In 35 years, New Jersey charm never kicked in for inferior NetsSI.comThe Star-Ledger - NJ.com -HoopsWorldall 882 news articles »

Coaches Corner: Tom Porten - Northern Star Online
04/24/2012
Coaches Corner: Tom PortenNorthern Star OnlineTP: It has to be Michael Jordan; he trumps Jack Nicklaus. For my favorite team, it would have to be the Cleveland Indians. I grew up in Cleveland, so I'ma huge Indians fan. It's still fun hoping they'll win it all, even though they're terrible.

Smith, Coyotes oust Blackhawks 4-0 - USA TODAY
04/24/2012
USA TODAYSmith, Coyotes oust Blackhawks 4-0USA TODAYBrule took Kyle Chipchura's feed from behind the net and beat Crawford from 14 feet away 2:24 into the third period to provide the Coyotes a cushion and deflate the 21636 fans in attendance, including basketball legend Michael Jordan.and more »

76ers happy to give 'worst' title to Bobcats - FS Florida

76ers happy to give 'worst' title to Bobcats - FS Florida
04/24/2012
FS Florida76ers happy to give 'worst' title to BobcatsFS FloridaI know it's just miserable what they're going through for (Charlotte coach) Paul Silas, who's a great guy, and (owner) Michael Jordan, whom I coached. I just hate to see this happen to them." Loughery played and coached against Silas in the NBA and was ...

Can Nike control sneaker madness? - Kansas City Star
04/24/2012
Can Nike control sneaker madness?Kansas City StarThat's when the NBA fined Michael Jordan for wearing his black and red Air Jordans because of uptight rules about shoe colors. Jordan was fined $5000 for every game he wore them — and he kept wearing them. It created buzz and changed perceptions.and more »

Reggie Evans: Blake Griffin 'should know how to defend himself'
04/24/2012
CBS NewsReggie Evans: Blake Griffin 'should know how to defend himself'Hoopsvibe.comWould Mike Smrek ever bust Magic Johnson's chops about anything to the LA Times? Did Stacey King ever tell the world that Michael Jordan should stand up to Rick Mahorn, Bill Laimbeer, and the Detroit Pistons? Mark Madsen nodded and replied 'yes sir' to ...CP3s monster game leads Clips comeback, paces Sundays SDsSan Antonio Express (blog)Clippers beat Hornets 107-98 for 2nd straight winKLAS-TVCourtside: Griffin in playoff spotlightCANOEall 350 news articles »

Mailman, World Peace and mayhem - Deseret News (blog)

Mailman, World Peace and mayhem - Deseret News (blog)
04/23/2012
Mailman, World Peace and mayhemDeseret News (blog)It's sad to note that despite a Hall of Fame career, his two best-known plays could be his 1991 elbow to Isiah Thomas and Michael Jordan stripping the ball away in the 1998 NBA Finals. I bring this up because elbows are in the news this week, ...and more »

The 200 Most Important Events in Sports History - Huffington Post
04/23/2012
The 200 Most Important Events in Sports HistoryHuffington Post8, 1992, file photo, United State's Scottie Pippen, Michael Jorden and Clyde Drexler rejoice with their gold medals after beating Croatia, 117-85 in Olympic basketball in Barcelona, Spain. Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird Scottie Pippen and ...

Without a Signature Game, Kobe Bryant Should Be Dismissed From Talk of Being ... - CLNS Radio (blog)
04/23/2012
Without a Signature Game, Kobe Bryant Should Be Dismissed From Talk of Being ...CLNS Radio (blog)They are, in no order: Michael Jordan, Bill Russell, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, and Wilt Chamberlain. My deepest apologies are to Jerry West, Oscar Robertson, Tim Duncan, Shaquille O'Neal, Hakeem Olajuwon, and yes, even one Kobe ...NBA Power Rankings: Playoff-Bound Stars Who Will Deliver in the ClutchBleacher Reportall 6 news articles »

Evans and Kings at a crossroad - (blog)

Evans and Kings at a crossroad - (blog)
04/23/2012
Evans and Kings at a crossroadCSNChicago.com (blog)With rookie averages of 20.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 1.5 steals per game, Tyreke Evans became the fourth first-year player to average (20-5-5), joining the likes of Oscar Robertson, Michael Jordan and LeBron James.

Lil Wayne Plays Basketball With South Beach AllStars - Miami New Times (blog)
04/23/2012
Lil Wayne Plays Basketball With South Beach AllStarsMiami New Times (blog)... By Hannah Sentenac By Maria Murriel By Cultist By Kareem Shaker By Kareem Shaker Mon., Apr. 23 2012 at 9:00 AM In 10 years, when they ask the NBA's biggest stars who inspired them to greatness, the answer may not be Michael Jordan or Dwyane Wade.

In 35 years, New Jersey charm never kicked in for inferior Nets
04/23/2012
Globe and MailIn 35 years, New Jersey charm never kicked in for inferior NetsSI.comOn the night of Lewis' tortured anthem, I was there not to write about the home team but to chronicle its opponent, which happened to be Michael Jordan's Chicago Bulls. That says it all about the Nets, who during their Joisy years knew that the ...D'Alessandro: Nets are leaving a place that never really felt like homeThe Star-Ledger - NJ.comWhere do the Nets Go From Here?HoopsWorldall 401 news articles »

Happy 75th birthday, Jack Nicholson - News in photos

Happy 75th birthday, Jack Nicholson - News in photos
04/22/2012
Happy 75th birthday, Jack NicholsonNews in photos(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File) 1999: Courtside at a Lakers game with Michael Jordan. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian) 2000: With Warren Beatty at the Academy Awards. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian) 2001: At a preview of Disney's California Adventure theme ...and more »

Wizards' Jordan Crawford has odd night in Miami - Washington Post (blog)
04/22/2012
CBS NewsWizards' Jordan Crawford has odd night in MiamiWashington Post (blog)By Michael Lee Jordan Crawford had a peculiar night on Saturday in Miami. He was probably most responsible for helping the Wizards get the win when he got tangled in the first three minutes with Dwyane Wade, but he couldn't help his team pull away from ...Picking One Disney Movie That Describes Each NBA Title ContenderBleacher Reportall 710 news articles »

Stern, owners responsible for NBA's miserable season
04/22/2012
Stern, owners responsible for NBA's miserable seasonSportingNews.comLast summer's labor dispute was dragged out beyond the limit by guys like Michael Jordan, the architect of a Bobcats team that's staring the worst record in NBA history in the face this week; and Paul Allen, whose Trail Blazers team isn't as bad as ...

Learning the Rights and Wrongs of Commercial Speech

Learning the Rights and Wrongs of Commercial Speech
04/22/2012
Learning the Rights and Wrongs of Commercial SpeechAdAge.comMichael Jordan recently learned that his achievements on the basketball court do not translate into success in court when his opponent is the First Amendment. In a ruling against Mr. Jordan, a federal judge in Chicago determined that a grocery store's ...

The Golden Rules of Operating in China
04/22/2012
AdAge.comThe Golden Rules of Operating in ChinaAdAge.comAnd NBA legend Michael Jordan has sued Qiaodan Sports Co., a sports-apparel retail chain, for using his name and jersey number without permission. Qiaodan (pronounced "chee-ow dan") is Mr. Jordan's name in Chinese. The company also uses a silhouette ...

NBA Executives on the Hot Seat - HoopsWorld
04/22/2012
NBA Executives on the Hot SeatHoopsWorldWhile many believe a good portion of the blame in Charlotte also lies at the feet of Michael Jordan for essentially being an absentee owner who focuses more on his motorcycle team than his basketball team, he can't fire himself.

Mike Missanelli: The ultimate irritant: Pittsburgh's Crosby - Philadelphia Inquirer

Mike Missanelli: The ultimate irritant: Pittsburgh's Crosby - Philadelphia Inquirer
04/22/2012
Mike Missanelli: The ultimate irritant: Pittsburgh's CrosbyPhiladelphia InquirerMichael Jordan? Nope. Joe Montana? Nope. Wayne Gretzky? Nope. Not even Barry Bonds, who may have been a cheater, but when pitchers brushed him back, got back in the box and usually slammed a missile to the seats. We are used to the great players being ...

Benedict's base-stealing bandits - The State
04/22/2012
The StateBenedict's base-stealing banditsThe StateA season-by-season look at Benedict's theft totals: The Benedict College Tigers are stealing nearly eight bases a game and are led by Michael Jordan's 61 through 32 games. Jordan's pictured here during practice. Note: The 8.27 stolen bases per game ...and more »

Future still bright, if not Green for Ray Allen - Nashua Telegraph
04/22/2012
Future still bright, if not Green for Ray AllenNashua TelegraphNow, at the age of 36, Allen was intrigued by how those old images of Michael Jordan and Patrick Ewing struck him. He wondered how he would eventually look back on the new Big Three era of Celtics basketball, and that 2008 championship, when it was no ...and more »

TAKE TWO: Jordan gets the better of Thomas as worst NBA executive - Columbia Daily Tribune

TAKE TWO: Jordan gets the better of Thomas as worst NBA executive - Columbia Daily Tribune
04/22/2012
Opposing ViewsTAKE TWO: Jordan gets the better of Thomas as worst NBA executiveColumbia Daily TribuneBy Joe Walljasper It is widely believed that Michael Jordan conspired to keep Isiah Thomas off the USA Dream Team that won Olympic basketball gold in 1992. There was history behind the snub. From 1988-90, Jordan's Chicago Bulls were terminated in the ...The perplexity of Michael JordanSpencer Daily ReporterColumn: Astonishing futility of Jordan's BobcatsUSA TODAYMagic Johnson Will be Considered Greater than Michael JordanOpposing ViewsFOXSports.com -Yahoo! Sports (blog) -Tucson Citizenall 60 news articles »

Bryan Armen Graham: Jones dominates in win over former training partner Evans
04/22/2012
TSNBryan Armen Graham: Jones dominates in win over former training partner EvansSI.comATLANTA -- Jon Jones might not yet have the household name he aspires for and the comparisons to such transcendent figures as Muhammad Ali, Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods may be premature. But, if he continues to turn in performances as clinical as ...Jon Jones can use UFC 145 as a catalyst to become a superstarYahoo! SportsUFC 145 Fight Card: What Rashad Evans Needs to Do to Defeat Jon JonesBleacher ReportJon Jones: Don't compare Alexander Gustafsson to me just because we're both ...MMAmania.comFS Southall 733 news articles »

Downing wins 1st in debate tourney - Hattiesburg American
04/22/2012
Downing wins 1st in debate tourneyHattiesburg AmericanOther finalists were Michael Jordan who finished fifth in Poetry Interpretation and Casey Phillips who was sixth in Impromptu Speaking. Non-advancing semifinalists were Alex Martin in Impromptu speaking, Casey Phillips in Storytelling, Michael Jordan ...

Making the most of nothing - Bend Bulletin

Making the most of nothing - Bend Bulletin
04/21/2012
Making the most of nothingBend Bulletin... music fans have Pitbull, Chris Daughtry and Michael Stipe; intellectuals can look to Chuck Close and Sir Ben Kingsley; and aspiring athletes can air-slap high-fives with Andre Agassi, Michael Jordan, Kelly Slater and countless others.and more »

Jamie Samuelsen's blog: Nicklas Lidstrom should get more credit for Red Wings ... - Detroit Free Press
04/21/2012
Jamie Samuelsen's blog: Nicklas Lidstrom should get more credit for Red Wings ...Detroit Free PressLidstrom won one Conn Smythe (2002) for his four Cups, but that was almost like a Michael Jordan award. Just as Jordan really should have won the MVP every single year he was in the NBA (other than the Washington Wizards years), Lidstrom really should ...and more »

Spurs blow out Lakers in Bryant's return
04/21/2012
New York TimesSpurs blow out Lakers in Bryant's returnBoston.comOn the 25-year anniversary of Michael Jordan scoring an NBA playoff-record 63 points against the Celtics, the team Jordan now owns took a step closer toward cementing a dubious spot in league history. If the Bobcats (7-55) lose their final four games ...Scouting the Lakers: Can Bryant play within offense, instead of outside?Project Spursall 780 news articles »

Larry Brown; Michael Jordan needs people to challenge him - USA TODAY (blog)

Larry Brown; Michael Jordan needs people to challenge him - USA TODAY (blog)
04/21/2012
USA TODAY (blog)Larry Brown; Michael Jordan needs people to challenge himUSA TODAY (blog)By Reid Cherner, USA TODAY Jordan is now the owner of an NBA team that has lost 19 consecutive games and is 7-55. Brown last coached in 2010 when he was let go in Charlotte after a 9-19 start. He had taken the team to the playoffs the previous year.

Kobe Bryant: Why Bryant's 2012 Season Pushes Him Past Jordan on All-Time List - Bleacher Report
04/21/2012
Bleacher ReportKobe Bryant: Why Bryant's 2012 Season Pushes Him Past Jordan on All-Time ListBleacher ReportThat is good enough to lead the NBA and push Bryant past Michael Jordan as the best player of all time. Bryant is 33 years old, and playing around a meager collection of talent outside of emerging star Andrew Bynum. Jordan's stats at 33 were similar.and more »

Today in sports history: April 21 - Utica Observer Dispatch
04/21/2012
Today in sports history: April 21Utica Observer Dispatch1996 — The Chicago Bulls wrap up the most successful regular season in NBA history with their 72nd victory, getting 26 points from Michael Jordan in a 103-93 decision over Washington. Jordan sets an NBA record by winning his eighth NBA scoring title, ...

Olympic History 1980-2008 - Toronto Sun

Olympic History 1980-2008 - Toronto Sun
04/20/2012
Olympic History 1980-2008Toronto SunMichael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird celebrated the arrival of US NBA professionals to the Games by helping the 'Dream Team' cruise to the gold medal. The Games were afflicted by logistical problems, most notably transport, ...

UFC: MacDonald to step out of GSP's shadow
04/20/2012
UFC: MacDonald to step out of GSP's shadowCanada.comWe're always searching for "The Next Gretzky" or "The Next Michael Jordan," and ponder how today's stars measure up to all-time greats of the past. Every incoming talent in every draft is paired with a proven player their career might one day resemble.and more »

Dwight Howard's Season-Ending Back Surgery Makes Previous Reports of Him ...
04/20/2012
New York TimesDwight Howard's Season-Ending Back Surgery Makes Previous Reports of Him ...NESN.comBut the way Howard reacted after wrenching his back in Philadelphia could not be faked, similar to the flu-like symptoms Michael Jordan exhibited in the 1997 NBA Finals. Jordan's epic performance was only possible to laugh off as acting until a person ...Dwight Howard: Is He Really Worth Having on Your NBA Team?Bleacher Reportall 631 news articles »

Hillman Curtis, a Pioneer in Web Design, Dies at 51 - New York Times

Hillman Curtis, a Pioneer in Web Design, Dies at 51 - New York Times
04/21/2012
New York TimesHillman Curtis, a Pioneer in Web Design, Dies at 51New York TimesAnd professional online journals, which referred to him as "the Michael Jordan of Web design" and "the Grandmaster of Flash," remained fascinated by his decision to give it all up. "It seems like you had it made," an interviewer said recently on the ...and more »

For Sixers, playoffs are their only concern - Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia
04/20/2012
For Sixers, playoffs are their only concernComcast SportsNet Philadelphia"We had a guy named Michael Jordan who hit an incredible shot and we were able to win that playoff series," Collins said. Still, the scenario for the 2012 76ers and the 1989 Bulls couldn't be more different. That Bulls team knew it would face Cleveland ...and more »

NBA Union's Executive Committee Asks President Fisher to Resign - Bloomberg
04/20/2012
NBA Union's Executive Committee Asks President Fisher to ResignBloombergExecutive Director Simon Gourdine was ousted by a unanimous vote of player representatives in 1996 after a group led by Michael Jordan and Patrick Ewing unsuccessfully tried to decertify the union during labor talks. Gourdine's removal came two months ...and more »

Which NFL Teams Run Their Respective Cities? - Bleacher Report

Which NFL Teams Run Their Respective Cities? - Bleacher Report
04/19/2012
Bleacher ReportWhich NFL Teams Run Their Respective Cities?Bleacher ReportDespite the above video featuring Michael Jordan, the piece centers around the Chicago Bears. There is little doubt about who runs Chicago. From the Midway Monsters of the mid-'80s to the current Brian Urlacher-led edition, the Bears capture the soul ...and more »

Your Guide To The Last Weekend of The Dallas International Film Festival - D Magazine
04/19/2012
D MagazineYour Guide To The Last Weekend of The Dallas International Film FestivalD MagazineAfter a series of lopsided losses, the Hagen Phoenix obtain star player Michael Jordan (no, not that Michael Jordan) to improve its roster. Instead they learn how destructive an outsized, self-obsessed personality can be to a locker room.and more »

Derrick Rose Must Channel Michael Jordan's True Grit on the Court - Bleacher Report
04/19/2012
Bleacher ReportDerrick Rose Must Channel Michael Jordan's True Grit on the CourtBleacher ReportRose and Jordan are two distinctly different players, and Rose entered the NBA roughly a decade after Jordan left it in 1998 (I choose to ignore his comeback with the Washington Wizards). Rose and Jordan are products of different eras.Why Michael Jordan is No Derrick RoseNBC ChicagoIs Derrick Rose The Next Michael Jordan?Huffington PostShort-handed Bulls blow out MJ's epic losersChicago Sun-TimesComplex.com (blog) -The Post Game -Chicagoistall 495 news articles »

Longley urges sick Cats to play like Jordan - The West Australian

Longley urges sick Cats to play like Jordan - The West Australian
04/19/2012
Sydney Morning HeraldLongley urges sick Cats to play like JordanThe West AustralianMichael Jordan is regarded as the greatest basketball player of all time, so it might seem a little unfair to ask Perth Wildcats guard Damian Martin to emulate some of the Chicago Bulls legend's most heroic feats. But that is exactly what Jordan's ...Jordan provides example for WildcatsSydney Morning HeraldWildcat Damian Martin told to do a Michael JordanWA todayPerth Wildcats warned not to change a thing ahead of Game 2Perth Nowall 216 news articles »

Picking the NBA's season award winners - Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia
04/19/2012
Comcast SportsNet PhiladelphiaPicking the NBA's season award winnersComcast SportsNet PhiladelphiaJames has a player efficiency rating (PER) of 30.6, which is a total surpassed in a season by just Wilt Chamberlain, Michael Jordan, David Robinson and Shaquille O'Neal in NBA history. He also leads in overall win shares, offensive win shares and is ...and more »

Q & A: Brown discusses 'right way' to play basketball
04/19/2012
USA TODAYQ & A: Brown discusses 'right way' to play basketballNBA.comWhen he played, we knew we had a chance to win. Michael Jordan hired Larry Brown as coach of the Charlotte Bobcats in 2008. You worked for a guy known as a great competitor, Michael Jordan. What it was like to work for him? He gave me a chance.Larry Brown named coach at Southern MethodistUSA TODAYAP source: SMU, Larry Brown reach agreementSI.comMustangs gamble by bringing in BrownNew York Daily Newsall 282 news articles »

Founder of Bobcats, BET moves into online distribution - The Herald |

Founder of Bobcats, BET moves into online distribution - The Herald |
04/19/2012
Founder of Bobcats, BET moves into online distributionThe Herald | HeraldOnline.com... African-American billionaire, has invested in real estate, mortgage-backed securities, midsize hotels and pro basketball teams – he led the ownership group that established the Charlotte Bobcats, and later sold the franchise to Michael Jordan.and more »

Top Five Famous Chicago Blackhawk Fans - Yahoo! Sports
04/19/2012
Top Five Famous Chicago Blackhawk FansYahoo! SportsChicagoans have come to think of Michael Jordan as a fan of all things Chicago. They weren't surprised to see him show up at a playoff game wearing a Blackhawks jersey with his number 23 on it. Nike, on the other hand, wasn't thrilled about the idea of ...

No time for Miami Heat's LeBron James to rest with MVP on the line
04/19/2012
CTV.caNo time for Miami Heat's LeBron James to rest with MVP on the lineMiamiHerald.comOnly seven players have won the award three times: Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Moses Malone, Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell. The significance of winning an MVP with the Heat isn't lost on James, who said winning ...LeBron fitness work pays off; he's still goingChicago TribuneLeBron James' fitness work pays off because he's still goingSunHerald.comWade, Bosh, & Turiaf Out Against RaptorsCBS LocalRant Sports -Bleacher Reportall 541 news articles »

Wildcat Damian Martin told to do a Michael Jordan - WA today

Wildcat Damian Martin told to do a Michael Jordan - WA today
04/19/2012
Yahoo!Xtra BlogsWildcat Damian Martin told to do a Michael JordanWA todayMichael Jordan never let sickness get in the way of good form, and former NBA star Luc Longley wants Perth Wildcats guard Damian Martin to follow suit in game two of the NBL grand final series against New Zealand Breakers on Friday night.Perth Wildcats warned not to change a thing ahead of Game 2Perth Nowall 185 news articles »

Lucas Harrell baffled by balk call - Houston Chronicle (blog)
04/19/2012
Houston Chronicle (blog)Lucas Harrell baffled by balk callHouston Chronicle (blog)It wasn't exactly a masterpiece akin to Michael Jordan's illness-ridden, 38-point masterpiece in the decisive Game 5 of the 1997 NBA Finals, but Jordan Schafer had himself a ballgame as he continues to battle a bad cold. Schafer showed off the range of ...Now it's Jordan Zimmermann's turnWashington Post (blog)Jordan Schafer Injury UpdateSB NationStrasburg Continues to Impress in Win Over Houston Astros: A Fan's ReactionYahoo! SportsAstros.comall 846 news articles »

Jordan Crawford and Nene play hurt and deliver - Washington Post (blog)
04/19/2012
Jordan Crawford and Nene play hurt and deliverWashington Post (blog)By Michael Lee Nene's return was such a surprise that Jordan Crawford didn't have any idea that he would play until the veteran big man made his way to the scorers' table in the first quarter of the Wizards' 121-112 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.and more »

Professional Athletes Success Under Pressure Defines Champions - Bleacher Report

Professional Athletes Success Under Pressure Defines Champions - Bleacher Report
04/18/2012
Bleacher ReportProfessional Athletes Success Under Pressure Defines ChampionsBleacher ReportSports legends such as Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, Mariano Rivera, Reggie Jackson, Tom Brady, and Joe Montana all established reputations of thriving under intense pressure. Brett Favre added to his legacy in 2003 when he passed for 399 yards and four ...

New Hanover's Angel reflects on Jordan Brand Classic - (blog)
04/18/2012
New Hanover's Angel reflects on Jordan Brand ClassicStarNewsOnline.com (blog)"That was an unbelievable experience for me to coach and Kadeem to play, and you get to meet Michael Jordan." Much as many other sources have already done, Angel sang the praises of Virginia Tech commit Montrezl Harrell. Angel said "He's 6-foot-7, ...

Sneaker Heads: Collecting shoes is big business - Fayetteville Observer
04/18/2012
Sneaker Heads: Collecting shoes is big businessFayetteville ObserverGrowing up in Chicago, he never bought into the hype of Michael Jordan's sneakers. While his hometown was engulfed in the Chicago Bulls' historic run of NBA championships, Jordan's shoes proved to be an expensive, often violence-inducing piece of the ...

Why Michael Jordan is No Derrick Rose - NBC Chicago

Why Michael Jordan is No Derrick Rose - NBC Chicago
04/18/2012
Why Michael Jordan is No Derrick RoseNBC ChicagoBy Bryan Crawford Michael Jordan was the face of Chicago basketball since 1984 as he led the Bulls to six NBA championships. Once Jordan left the city in 1998, he slowly and gradually began the process of severing ties with the place that made him a ...

Visualizing LeBron's statistical dominance - ESPN (blog)
04/18/2012
Visualizing LeBron's statistical dominanceESPN (blog)A man named Michael Jordan. He did it once in 1988-89. In the advanced stats categories, LeBron ranks ninth in effective field goal percentage (.552), ninth in true shooting (.603), seventh in offensive rating (117.8) and tenth in defensive rating ...and more »

Sam Vincent backtracks, somewhat, in his comments about Michael Jordan's work ... - Yahoo! Sports (blog)
04/18/2012
Yahoo! Sports (blog)Sam Vincent backtracks, somewhat, in his comments about Michael Jordan's work ...Yahoo! Sports (blog)By Kelly Dwyer By Kelly Dwyer | Ball Don't Lie – 14 minutes ago Former Charlotte Bobcat coach Sam Vincent doesn't have to make nice with Charlotte Bobcat owner Michael Jordan. Sure, Jordan hired Vincent to coach his team in 2007, but he also fired him ...UK Starters Volunteer For Paycut!Duke Basketball Reportall 2 news articles »

Oscar Grant Movie, 'Fruitvale', May Star Octavia Spencer And Michael B. Jordan ... - Huffington Post

Oscar Grant Movie, 'Fruitvale', May Star Octavia Spencer And Michael B. Jordan ... - Huffington Post
04/17/2012
Hollywood ReporterOscar Grant Movie, 'Fruitvale', May Star Octavia Spencer And Michael B. Jordan ...Huffington PostWhile Spencer is considering the role of Grant's mother Wanda Johnson, Michael B. Jordan of "Friday Night Lights" is reportedly in negotiations to play Grant. The film will be produced by Forest Whitaker and his production partner Nina Ying, ...Oscar Winner Octavia Spencer to Star in Movie About Controversial Police ...Hollywood Reporter"Chronicle" star Michael B. Jordan to play Oscar Grant in "Fruitvale", Octavia ...Up and ComersOctavia Spencer might star in film about Oscar GrantSan Francisco Chronicle (blog)SFist -San Jose Mercury News -NextMovie (blog)all 27 news articles »

Top Five Maryland Terrapin Basketball Players of All Time - W*USA 9
04/17/2012
W*USA 9Top Five Maryland Terrapin Basketball Players of All TimeW*USA 9Boston Celtics scout Ed Badger called Bias, "the closest thing to Michael Jordan to come out in a long time." Bias and Jordan actually played against each other when Len was a sophomore. Bias would record his then career high of 24 points.The Quiet ComebackUMTerps.com (blog)all 5 news articles »

Jeff Van Gundy: Tanking kills credibility - ESPN (blog)
04/17/2012
Jeff Van Gundy: Tanking kills credibilityESPN (blog)What happened to Michael Jordan [owner of the 7-53 Charlotte Bobcats]? This was the most competitive player during my time in the NBA. Dominant. Now he has an abomination of a team. Michael Jordan the player would have detested Michael Jordan the owner ...and more »

Colony Collapse Disorder Affecting Wyoming - KGWN

Colony Collapse Disorder Affecting Wyoming - KGWN
04/17/2012
Colony Collapse Disorder Affecting WyomingKGWNSaid Michael Jordan, a local bee keeper in Cheyenne known as the Bee Whisperer. "Over the last six years the United State alone has lost three million beehives." A decline in population that Jordan says has some frightening implications.

Larry Brown is SMU's New Basketball Coach - Dallas Observer (blog)
04/17/2012
Larry Brown is SMU's New Basketball CoachDallas Observer (blog)He's coached pretty much every NBA team, and even though his last team was the not-very-good Michael Jordan-owned Bobcats, he won a championship in 2004 with the Pistons and even took those Bobcats to the playoffs. In 1998, his last stint coaching ...and more »

Fan Take: Charlotte Bobcats, Michael Jordan Look Bad All the Way Around - Yahoo! Sports
04/17/2012
Globe and MailFan Take: Charlotte Bobcats, Michael Jordan Look Bad All the Way AroundYahoo! SportsMichael Jordan's cast of misfits are challenging the 1972-73 Philadelphia 76ers as the worst team in NBA history, and it is no accident. Just have to look at the numbers: The Bobcats have lost 17 straight games, including recently getting blown out by ...Charlotte Bobcats Officially Worst-Managed Team in NBAOpposing ViewsAre the Bobcats Really That Bad?SodaHead NewsWhat do the stars earn? - DeSagana DiopThe Africa Reportall 56 news articles »

Kemba Walker: Walker scores 14 points in start for Augustin

Kemba Walker: Walker scores 14 points in start for Augustin
04/17/2012
Kemba Walker: Walker scores 14 points in start for AugustinRotoworld.comAugustin should be shut down for perhaps the worst team in NBA history, but Paul Silas and Michael Jordan think there's a Lloyd Christmas chance that they make the playoffs. All kidding aside, Walker has been fairly productive regardless, and he should ...

Radio advertising static last year - Chicago Tribune
04/17/2012
Radio advertising static last yearChicago TribuneOnly it's not that Michael Jordan. Filmed entirely in Chicago, the commercial follows an unassuming middle-age man who shares the name, and little else, with the basketball legend, as his arrival disappoints everyone from a maitre d' to a limo driver.

Star wars vault team into rare air - Pocono Record
04/17/2012
Star wars vault team into rare airPocono RecordPocono Record file photo By Mike Kuhns ome teams just need a little fine tuning, a few coaching points and you let them go. The 1986 Chicago Bears, the 1996 New York Yankees and Michael Jordan's Bulls come to mind. Locally, there's a team in ...and more »

ESPN - Michael Jordan - (2012) :30 (USA) - AdLand

ESPN - Michael Jordan - (2012) :30 (USA) - AdLand
04/17/2012
ESPN - Michael Jordan - (2012) :30 (USA)AdLandWhat's it like to carry the legendary name of a sports superstar? You disappoint everyone. It's not crazy, it' sports. Use the special tag [adsense:format:slot] or [adsense:format:[group]:[channel][:slot]] or [adsense:block:location] to display Google ...and more »

North Las Vegas: action - Las Vegas Review-Journal
04/17/2012
North Las Vegas: actionLas Vegas Review-JournalMichael Jordan and North Las Vegas were paired for a hole-in-one event last month. The 11th Annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational was hosted at Shadow Creek Golf Course, 3 Shadow Creek Drive. International news outlets broadcast coverage of the ...

Clippers find a way to shut down the Thunder's super scoring duo - (blog)
04/17/2012
CBC.caClippers find a way to shut down the Thunder's super scoring duoCBSSports.com (blog)... the league) and have each scored in double-figures in 58 straight games, which tied them with Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol for the second longest streak in the last 20 years and had them two short of Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen's all-time mark.Serge Ibaka Develops into One of the NBA's Best Power Forwards: A Fan's TakeYahoo! SportsNBA weekend lookahead: Stumbling Thunder have pair of winnable gamesSportingNews.comClippers Vs. Thunder - The Questionable Blogger - One Last Time With JA ShermanClips Nationall 1,187 news articles »

Five Secrets to Embracing Sales Rejection - State Gazette (blog)

Five Secrets to Embracing Sales Rejection - State Gazette (blog)
04/16/2012
Five Secrets to Embracing Sales RejectionState Gazette (blog)When asked what contributed most to his NBA career, Michael Jordan said he missed more shots than he made, which is why he had the opportunity to make more memorable shots. No one remembers how many shots you missed. Similarly, sales is a numbers game.

Show in review - ESPN
04/16/2012
Show in reviewESPNThe brilliance of coach Phil Jackson was running an offense with Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant that was created to get other players shots. The key to dealing with a star is getting them the right coach. Listen Colin Cowherd spans the globe in New ...

Tax time: Just a reminder that Jordan was at heart of "jock tax"
04/16/2012
NBCSports.comTax time: Just a reminder that Jordan was at heart of "jock tax"NBCSports.comAnd it all goes back to Michael Jordan and him celebrating the 1991 NBA championship in California. It was the first of the Bulls six titles, and it was the first of the "jock tax." Inside Hoops did a great post as a reminder the other day.It's a taxing life for the AngelsOCRegisterall 2 news articles »

If Amare is healthy, look out, Miami! - ESPN

If Amare is healthy, look out, Miami! - ESPN
04/16/2012
If Amare is healthy, look out, Miami!ESPN... Smith | ESPNNewYork.com This is 2012, but these New York Knicks are eerily similar offensively to the team that teased us for an entire decade into believing it had championship mettle, only to succumb repeatedly to the greatness of Michael Jordan.and more »

North County crime blotter - U-T San Diego
04/16/2012
North County crime blotterU-T San DiegoCARLSBAD: An autographed Michael Jordan jersey was reported stolen at 12:48 pm April 8 from a residence in the 3000 block of Maria Lane. CARLSBAD: Bowling balls worth $700 were reported stolen from a vehicle at 11:37 am April 8 in the 2800 block of ...

Ask Aggrey: Is the Bulls' bench best in NBA history?
04/16/2012
Ask Aggrey: Is the Bulls' bench best in NBA history?CSNChicago.comThey do have a few pieces, namely swingman Gerald Henderson, point guard DJ Augustin, center Byron Mullens and rookies Kemba Walker and Bismack Biyombo, but in general, the Michael Jordan-owned franchise has an underwhelming collection of talent.and more »

Will Eli Manning Make This List? Top 5 Athletes to Host SNL - Bleacher Report

Will Eli Manning Make This List? Top 5 Athletes to Host SNL - Bleacher Report
04/15/2012
Bleacher ReportWill Eli Manning Make This List? Top 5 Athletes to Host SNLBleacher ReportJordan had an OK performance on SNL. However, his hosting appearance benefited greatly from being on the most-known SNL sports sketch of all time, and a favorite of many. Of course I'm talking about "Super Fans talk to Michael Jordan." …and more »

10 Most Iconic Fashion Statements in NBA History - Bleacher Report
04/15/2012
Bleacher Report10 Most Iconic Fashion Statements in NBA HistoryBleacher ReportMichael Jordan was always GQ and still is. Whenever you see him, whether it's rocking the golf gear, dressed casual or spruced up, he's always looking good. I'm not sure if I remember this correctly, but my memory is telling me he's the first NBA start ...

All-Ardmoreite Girls Basketball Player of the Year: Ashley Hughes - Daily Ardmoreite
04/15/2012
All-Ardmoreite Girls Basketball Player of the Year: Ashley HughesDaily ArdmoreiteBy Spencer White, Sports Writer For some, it's pure athletic ability, but that is as rare as the appearance of a Michael Jordan or a Barry Sanders. More often, it is something else that drives and pushes a player beyond their limit and the limits of ...and more »

64-Player One-on-One NBA Legends vs. Currents Stars Tourney, SG Edition - Bleacher Report

64-Player One-on-One NBA Legends vs. Currents Stars Tourney, SG Edition - Bleacher Report
04/16/2012
Bleacher Report64-Player One-on-One NBA Legends vs. Currents Stars Tourney, SG EditionBleacher ReportMichael Jordan, Clyde Drexler vs. Dwyane Wade, Reggie Miller vs. Jerry West and quite a few more. The legends and the current stars are split up into regional brackets based on the individual players' rankings that you will find in the next slide.

Rayo Vallecano manager tried to block an Atletico Madrid throw in - Yahoo! Sports (blog)
04/16/2012
Yahoo! Sports (blog)Rayo Vallecano manager tried to block an Atletico Madrid throw inYahoo! Sports (blog)After the match, Sandoval apologized to Diego and the referee, claiming that he acted "by instinct" and admitted that what he did was wrong. He also said his move was a nod to Michael Jordan, but that's an insult to Michael Jordan.and more »

Buzzer-beater fantastic fantasy finish - Lawrence Journal World
04/15/2012
Buzzer-beater fantastic fantasy finishLawrence Journal World"I've gone to 15 camps — Michael Jordan's (in Vegas), Duke's (Mike Krzyzewski in Durham, NC). For a first-time camp, this is as good as any," said Ferdman, who was born and raised in Chicago. Of his penchant for making the big play, he said: "The guys ...

Buzzer-beater fantastic fantasy finish - KUsports

Buzzer-beater fantastic fantasy finish - KUsports
04/15/2012
Buzzer-beater fantastic fantasy finishKUsports"I've gone to 15 camps — Michael Jordan's (in Vegas), Duke's (Mike Krzyzewski in Durham, NC). For a first-time camp, this is as good as any," said Ferdman, who was born and raised in Chicago. Of his penchant for making the big play, he said: "The guys ...

Sports figures, politics don't mix - OCRegister
04/15/2012
Sports figures, politics don't mixOCRegisterMichael Jordan was criticized throughout his career for being apolitical. Once asked why he wouldn't publicly endorse a Democratic candidate in a race in North Carolina, Jordan notoriously answered, "Republicans buys shoes, too.and more »

After mistrial, Clemens' perjury trial gets do-over - Los Angeles Times
04/15/2012
Los Angeles TimesAfter mistrial, Clemens' perjury trial gets do-overLos Angeles TimesRoger Clemens, shown at the Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational in Las Vegas last month, will go from the golf course to the court house. (Darrin Shaw / Las Vegas News Bureau / Associated Press / March 29, 2012) By Ian Duncan WASHINGTON -- Jury ...Prosecution, defense argue over what can and can't be saidHouston Chronicle (blog)all 773 news articles »

Larry Wade's NBA Notes: Top teams unlikely to meet in Finals - Shreveport Times

Larry Wade's NBA Notes: Top teams unlikely to meet in Finals - Shreveport Times
04/15/2012
Larry Wade's NBA Notes: Top teams unlikely to meet in FinalsShreveport TimesVincent, hired by team owner and NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan as Bobcats head coach in 2007, recently questioned Jordan's commitment to the franchise. "The work he put in to be a great player and the work you put in to be a great executive, ...and more »

Lying in sports can be a vicious cycle - San Francisco Chronicle
04/15/2012
Lying in sports can be a vicious cycleSan Francisco ChronicleKenteris was a national hero on the scale of a Muhammad Ali or a Michael Jordan. His scratch was a stunning Greek tragedy. Petrino embarrassed only a university, and that's garden-variety stuff these days. The Greek sprinters were charged with faking ...and more »

Covering High School Sports in America - MaxPreps (blog)
04/15/2012
MaxPreps (blog)Covering High School Sports in AmericaMaxPreps (blog)Muhammad, a 6-foot-6 shooting guard and MaxPreps first team All-American, helped the West erase a double-digit first half deficit under the watchful eye of the game's namesake, Michael Jordan. The Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas) star connected on 8 of 14 ...International game great opening act for Jordan Brand ClassicNews & Observerall 3 news articles »

UNC Basketball Thrives off Tradition - Keeping It Heel

UNC Basketball Thrives off Tradition - Keeping It Heel
04/14/2012
Keeping It HeelUNC Basketball Thrives off TraditionKeeping It HeelA prime example of this tradition is the 1982 NCAA Championship team. Michael Jordan was the third option on that team. Although he hit the "big shot" during the win over Georgetown, Jordan was not the star of the team. It was a collective effort.

Muhammad's decision lifts UCLA spirits - News & Observer
04/14/2012
CBSSports.comMuhammad's decision lifts UCLA spiritsNews & ObserverMuhammad is in Charlotte for the Jordan Brand Classic All-America game, which tips off Saturday night at Time Warner Cable Arena. The Las Vegas teenager's announcement reverberated throughout Southern California. A UCLA spokesman told the Los Angeles ...Howland devising plan for MuhammadESPN (blog)all 59 news articles »

Jayson Williams; After a decade of misery ex-NBA star is released from prison - Daily Mail
04/14/2012
Daily MailJayson Williams; After a decade of misery ex-NBA star is released from prisonDaily MailAfter spending the 1990's tussling with legends such as Michael Jordan and Dennis Rodman, public favourite Williams spent the noughties dogged by court cases for manslaughter, drunk driving and trying to cover up the shooting of his driver Costas ...and more »

In San Antonio, a Coach's Player, a Player's Coach - New York Times

In San Antonio, a Coach's Player, a Player's Coach - New York Times
04/14/2012
Globe and MailIn San Antonio, a Coach's Player, a Player's CoachNew York TimesA new coach can draw the very best from a player, as Phil Jackson proved in Chicago and Los Angeles with Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal. Perhaps Carmelo Anthony is on the way to establishing that brand of simpatico with Mike Woodson ...1. Title Contenders, Worry Warts And AllESPNall 338 news articles »

Carmelo Anthony wants gold over dollars at London Olympics - The Star-Ledger
04/14/2012
The Star-Ledger - NJ.comCarmelo Anthony wants gold over dollars at London OlympicsThe Star-Ledger - NJ.comThe players were treated like rock stars in Barcelona, even by members of opposing teams (remember the autograph requests that Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley received from other players?). From a marketing perspective, the Olympics raise a player's ...and more »

Doug Collins to return to broadcast booth - CLNS Radio (blog)
04/14/2012
CLNS Radio (blog)Doug Collins to return to broadcast boothCLNS Radio (blog)Most notably, coaching Michael Jordan in Chicago and Washington. However, Collins is most loved for his long stints as a TBS/TNT analyst, low on hype and high on teaching the listener the keys to the game. It's true, Collins is highly regarded for his ...and more »

After a decade of misery ex-NBA star Jayson Williams released from prison and ... - Daily Mail

After a decade of misery ex-NBA star Jayson Williams released from prison and ... - Daily Mail
04/13/2012
Daily MailAfter a decade of misery ex-NBA star Jayson Williams released from prison and ...Daily MailAfter spending the 1990's tussling with legends such as Michael Jordan and Dennis Rodman, public favourite Williams spent the noughties dogged by court cases for manslaughter, drunk driving and trying to cover up the shooting of his driver Costas ...and more »

Absurd Tanking! Knicks Surging! Miami's Madness! - Grantland
04/13/2012
Absurd Tanking! Knicks Surging! Miami's Madness!GrantlandEven better, that means Michael Jordan would have direct ties to the best regular-season team ever (the '96 Bulls) and the worst regular-season team ever (the '12 Bobcats). Stay classy, MJ. 2. Sorry, we have to run the Bobcats back because you won't ...

Bulls bench strong in overcoming Heat - Boston Herald
04/13/2012
CBC.caBulls bench strong in overcoming HeatBoston HeraldBy KC Johnson / Chicago Tribune When Derrick Rose's jumper finally found bottom with 7 minutes, 1 second left in the third quarter, ending a streak of seven straight misses, he offered up a move slightly reminiscent of Michael Jordan's famous pose ...Rose committed to regaining edgeChicago TribuneHeat-Bulls less about winning than prepping for playoffsNBA.comBarkley: Heat have 'so many holes,' picks Bulls in EastSun-SentinelNorthern Virginia Daily -Bleacher Report -ESPN (blog)all 1,071 news articles »

... WHERE WE'RE RUNNING ON PURE, UNADULTERATED NFL DRAFT HYPE - ESPN

... WHERE WE'RE RUNNING ON PURE, UNADULTERATED NFL DRAFT HYPE - ESPN
04/14/2012
... WHERE WE'RE RUNNING ON PURE, UNADULTERATED NFL DRAFT HYPEESPNforward Tony Parker learned that he'd be suiting up for the East in the 2012 Jordan Brand Classic at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte (7 pm ET Saturday on ESPN), he was most excited about the fact that he'd get the chance to meet Michael Jordan.and more »

Prosecution, defense argue over what can and can't be said - Houston Chronicle (blog)
04/13/2012
Houston Chronicle (blog)Prosecution, defense argue over what can and can't be saidHouston Chronicle (blog)March 29, 2012: Roger Clemens -- shown in a golf cart during the Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational golf tournament at Shadow Creek Golf Course in Las Vegas on March 29 -- will begin again on Monday. The Justice Department, embarrassed by an error ...and more »

35 Hilarious Photos of Your Favorite Athletes Near Their Rookie Days - Bleacher Report
04/13/2012
Bleacher Report35 Hilarious Photos of Your Favorite Athletes Near Their Rookie DaysBleacher ReportHere's "Lob City" co-founder in 2007, back when it was just "Lob Township" at the 2007 Jordan Brand Classic. Meet the man who traded Tim Tebow during his post-draft day tenure with Denver. Allen Iverson is greeted by Michael Jordan and Stephon Marbury ...

Film Documents the Part Savannah Played in the Civil War - WSAV-TV

Film Documents the Part Savannah Played in the Civil War - WSAV-TV
04/13/2012
Film Documents the Part Savannah Played in the Civil WarWSAV-TVFilmmaker and former WSAV anchor Michael Jordan made the film. The labor of love for Jordan brought together dozens of local actors and historians along with rare images to tell the story of the hostess city's role in the war between the states.

Baggy Clothes - Women Want to See Men's Bodies
04/13/2012
Baggy Clothes - Women Want to See Men's BodiesAllAfrica.comMichael Jordan is retired, for God's sake! Why are men's clothes still so loose? This tired fad has allowed men to become relaxed about their fitness. Men have turned soft. Many are turning to obesity like a new religion. Women must protest this!and more »

Nets' Avery: Olympic players shouldn't care about money - New York Daily News
04/13/2012
New York Daily NewsNets' Avery: Olympic players shouldn't care about moneyNew York Daily NewsWhen Magic (Johnson) and all those guys, and (Michael) Jordan and David Robinson and all those guys and (Charles) Barkley were on the Dream Team, I never heard that come up." Allen and Wade brought the issue to light this week, revealing their ...Should NBA Olympians Be Paid? Dwayne Wade and Ray Allen Think SoBleacher ReportDwyane Wade and Ray Allen think Olympians should be paidYahoo! Sports (blog)all 438 news articles »

Top 5 unluckiest sports teams: from goat curses to citywide setbacks - Kansas State Collegian

Top 5 unluckiest sports teams: from goat curses to citywide setbacks - Kansas State Collegian
04/13/2012
Top 5 unluckiest sports teams: from goat curses to citywide setbacksKansas State CollegianThe Bulls selected the man the Trail Blazers had passed on, future Hall of Famer Michael Jordan. Jordan went on to win six NBA Championships, five MVP awards, 14 All-Star selections and is still widely considered as the greatest basketball player of ...and more »

Jay Glazer: UFC Fighters Have Become Heroes to the NFL's Best - Yahoo! Sports
04/13/2012
Jay Glazer: UFC Fighters Have Become Heroes to the NFL's BestYahoo! SportsWhether you wanted to throw a football like Joe Montana or shoot a basketball like Michael Jordan, almost everyone admired some sports figure. But what about those great players who actually did throw that football or score that basket, who were they ...

NBA Fan Take: Does Reggie Miller Belong in Hall of Fame? - Opposing Views
04/13/2012
Opposing ViewsNBA Fan Take: Does Reggie Miller Belong in Hall of Fame?Opposing ViewsAs a member of the Hall of Fame, he will join an exclusive club which currently counts such basketball greats as Michael Jordan, MagicJohnson, and Bill Russell as members. While I am happy for Miller, I do have one question.

With Hall set for 2012, who's in line for 2013 and beyond?

With Hall set for 2012, who's in line for 2013 and beyond?
04/12/2012
With Hall set for 2012, who's in line for 2013 and beyond?NBA.comMichael Jordan was already there when Krause took over as head of basketball operations, but Krause traded for Scottie Pippen, Bill Cartwright, Dennis Rodman and Luc Longley; signed Ron Harper, John Paxson, Scott Williams, Steve Kerr and Bill ...

Heat-Bulls less about winning than prepping for playoffs
04/12/2012
NBA.comHeat-Bulls less about winning than prepping for playoffsNBA.comNeed we remind people that in 1995, a solid Bulls team featuring Scottie Pippen, Toni Kukoc and Phil Jackson added Michael Jordan for the final 17 games and it was too late -- Jordan's rust from the first of his three retirements was too great, ...Barkley: Heat have 'so many holes,' picks Bulls in EastSun-SentinelHeat not living up to hypeNorthern Virginia DailyBarkley likes Bulls over Heat in East finalsESPN (blog)all 187 news articles »

RPM Italian | Restaurant review - Time Out Chicago
04/12/2012
Time Out ChicagoRPM Italian | Restaurant reviewTime Out ChicagoIs someone who's never seen a basketball game unfit to review Michael Jordan's Steak House? Of course not. But RPM is a different beast: It's less a restaurant than an entertainment center, a locus of platform pumps and towering slingbacks and strappy ...

baggy clothes; women want to see men's bodies - The Observer (blog)

baggy clothes; women want to see men's bodies - The Observer (blog)
04/12/2012
baggy clothes; women want to see men's bodiesThe Observer (blog)I miss men's bodies and I blame Michael Jordan, the American basketballer. Perhaps he has skinny legs. Perhaps he has an unsightly scar on his thigh. Who knows why he decided to create the world's longest shorts to wear on the basketball court?

Lamar Odom should take his talents to South Beach - Corpus Christi Caller Times
04/12/2012
NEWS.com.auLamar Odom should take his talents to South BeachCorpus Christi Caller TimesFor all of the unfair Michael Jordan comparisons that get thrown at the members of the Heat, one analogy that actually has credence is that Wade and James mirror what Jordan and Scottie Pippen were able to do on the defensive end.Jason Kidd on Lamar Odom: 'Just didn't work out'ESPN (blog)Lamar Odom: How His Season With the Mavericks Fell ApartInternational Business Timesall 1,415 news articles »

FOUR CORNERS: Knicks should try Amar'e off the bench - New York Post (blog)
04/12/2012
FOUR CORNERS: Knicks should try Amar'e off the benchNew York Post (blog)Former Bobcats coach Sam Vincent slammed into team owner Michael Jordan for the way he is running the Charlotte franchise in an interview with the Washington Post. "The work he put in to be a great player and the work you put in to be a great executive ...and more »

The Sweet Smells of Victory - Wall Street Journal

The Sweet Smells of Victory - Wall Street Journal
04/11/2012
The Sweet Smells of VictoryWall Street JournalMichael Jordan did a fragrance, as did Derek Jeter, Roger Federer, and naturally, soccer fashion obsessive David Beckham. Fragrances are an easy income source—seriously, all you have to do is drop some cat hair and a couple Tic Tacs inside a bottle of ...

7 Biggest Playboys in the NBA - Bleacher Report
04/11/2012
7 Biggest Playboys in the NBABleacher ReportMarried as he was, Michael Jordan was always mixing it up with ladies, and who can forget about the notorious baby making of former All-Star Shawn Kemp? The legendary Wilt Chamberlain probably set the precedent for playmaking, however, with the claim ...

London 2012 Could Make the Bulls' Derrick Rose International Star - NBC Chicago
04/11/2012
CBS NewsLondon 2012 Could Make the Bulls' Derrick Rose International StarNBC ChicagoThe Chicago Bulls needed a superstar to rise after Michael Jordan retired and left a basketball void in the second city. Hometown product Derrick Rose landed with the Chicago Bulls through improbable odds in 2009. The team had just a 1.7% chance to ...Carmelo Anthony And The Promise Of Hero BallDeadspinKnicks vs. Bulls: Possible 1st-Round Playoff Preview a Blessing for the NBABleacher Reportall 989 news articles »

Michael Jordan's alma mater,come to Hang to enroll students,"Sino-US - The Student

Michael Jordan's alma mater,come to Hang to enroll students,"Sino-US - The Student
04/12/2012
Michael Jordan's alma mater,come to Hang to enroll students,"Sino-USThe StudentYour current web browser must be updated to version 7 of Internet Explorer (IE7) to take advantage of all of template's capabilities. Why should I upgrade to Internet Explorer 7? Microsoft has redesigned Internet Explorer from the ground up, ...and more »

Abbey Friend a sophomore sensation at UNC - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
04/12/2012
Abbey Friend a sophomore sensation at UNCRochester Democrat and ChronicleMichael Jordan roamed the halls in the early 1980s and Mia Hamm raced up and down Fetzer Field in the early 1990s. Now in the early 2010s, that same University of North Carolina territory where Jordan and Hamm made a name belongs to Abbey Friend.

Barkley: Heat have 'so many holes,' picks Bulls in East - Sun-Sentinel
04/11/2012
ESPNBarkley: Heat have 'so many holes,' picks Bulls in EastSun-Sentinel"I think that LeBron James has to play at a Michael Jordan-type level every single night because that team has so many holes on it. . . . I said this earlier in the year, they're only going to go as far as LeBron James takes them.Heat not living up to hypeNorthern Virginia DailyBarkley likes Bulls over Heat in East finalsESPN (blog)Miami Heat and the Worst Slumps of the NBA SeasonBleacher Reportall 74 news articles »

Written by SOHH for Kyle Rapps - SOHH

Written by SOHH for Kyle Rapps - SOHH
04/11/2012
Written by SOHH for Kyle RappsSOHHHe's got to be the Michael Jordan of swagger. He can spit a verse but his punchlines can be so hard and with so much personality. He can be doing things in his raps that I completely disagree with, but with his personality, I still love that f*cking ...

GIRLS LACROSSE: Weeks' monster day leads Hun past Lawrenceville - The Trentonian
04/11/2012
GIRLS LACROSSE: Weeks' monster day leads Hun past LawrencevilleThe TrentonianBy JOE O'GORMAN LAWRENCEVILLE — Michael Jordan has long been Kate Weeks' sports idol and although she isn't comparing herself to him she put on quite a Jordan-esque performance. The Hun junior scored 10 goals, pulled in 17 draw controls and picked up ...

As the Dwight Howard-Stan Van Gundy debate shows, in the NBA, power lies with ... - Washington Post
04/10/2012
Boston.comAs the Dwight Howard-Stan Van Gundy debate shows, in the NBA, power lies with ...Washington PostMichael Jordan didn't need anyone to block for him. Understandably, teams that have the best players are eager to retain them — and keep them happy. In the rush to please superstars, the authority of coaches often is trampled.Orlando Magic: 5 Moves the Team Should Make to Keep Dwight HowardBleacher Reportall 246 news articles »

Canucks, Rangers hold top seeds in NHL playoffs, but watch out for Penguins - Washington Post

Canucks, Rangers hold top seeds in NHL playoffs, but watch out for Penguins - Washington Post
04/11/2012
Canucks, Rangers hold top seeds in NHL playoffs, but watch out for PenguinsWashington PostBack for this year's playoffs after a concussion kept him out of last year's postseason and 60 games this season, Crosby is dealing with criticism and griping that Michael Jordan never experienced in his NBA heyday. "The level of passion, ...and more »

Guillen may be insensitive, but Petrino much worse - The Associated Press
04/11/2012
Guillen may be insensitive, but Petrino much worseThe Associated PressHe was the anti-Michael Jordan, a sports figure who didn't stop to consider whether he was hurting his image or losing out on endorsements or potentially offending his employers. He certainly wasn't thinking of the ramifications when he said to Time, ...and more »

Building Nkrumah's Consciousness - GhanaWeb
04/11/2012
Building Nkrumah's ConsciousnessGhanaWebThere is something in economics called the JORDAN EFFECT. It is about the economic impact that MICHAEL JORDAN had on the city of Chicago. Between 1984 and 1998, MICHAEL JORDAN alone contributed over 10 BILLION dollars to the Chicago economy.and more »

Seahawks snag a veteran guard - (blog)

Seahawks snag a veteran guard - (blog)
04/10/2012
StarNewsOnline.com (blog)Seahawks snag a veteran guardStarNewsOnline.com (blog)A Durham native, Graham credited his relationship with UNCW assistant coach Andre Gray as well as the year he spent playing for Michael Jordan's brother, James, at Village Christian in Fayetteville. "I've known Coach Gray since the ninth or 10th grade ...

Michael Jordan scores - Connect
04/10/2012
Michael Jordan scoresConnect Savannah.comBy Jim Morekis Michael Jordan - the local filmmaker, not the basketball superstar - is a busy man these days. First coming to local prominence as an anchor with WSAV, he has since gone on to a successful career as an independent videojournalist.and more »

Nike Will Be All Over Manny Pacquiao- Tim Bradley Fight - (blog)
04/10/2012
BoxingInsider.com (blog)Nike Will Be All Over Manny Pacquiao- Tim Bradley FightBoxingInsider.com (blog)Rumors about six weeks were that he was in discussions to team up with Jordan Brand, the Nike subsidiary associated with Michael Jordan that may be a better fit for PacMan with respect to his Asian followers. Roy Jones Jr. and Andre Ward are currently ...and more »

Who you defeat just as important as how many times you win - The National

Who you defeat just as important as how many times you win - The National
04/10/2012
The NationalWho you defeat just as important as how many times you winThe NationalThis has been like revisiting Steffi Graf in 1988 and '89, Roger Federer from 2004 to '06, Michael Schumacher during the first half of the last decade, Usain Bolt right now, Michael Jordan in the years leading up to and including the first "three-peat" ...

Building Nkrumah's Consciousness And Rallying Africa/Africans Around His ... - Vibe Ghana
04/10/2012
Building Nkrumah's Consciousness And Rallying Africa/Africans Around His ...Vibe GhanaThere is something in economics called the JORDAN EFFECT. It is about the economic impact that MICHAEL JORDAN had on the city of Chicago. Between 1984 and 1998, MICHAEL JORDAN alone contributed over 10 BILLION dollars to the Chicago economy.and more »

Jason Kidd on Lamar Odom: 'Just didn't work out' - ESPN (blog)
04/10/2012
CBC.caJason Kidd on Lamar Odom: 'Just didn't work out'ESPN (blog)And if the Mavs don't finish strong, there's a decent chance they'll be the first defending champs to miss the playoffs since the 1998-99 Bulls, who went into rebuilding mode after parting ways with Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen.Lamar Odom: How His Season With the Mavericks Fell ApartInternational Business Timesall 867 news articles »

D'Alessandro: Years later, Magic and Bird still resonate with us - The Star-Ledger

D'Alessandro: Years later, Magic and Bird still resonate with us - The Star-Ledger
04/10/2012
The Star-Ledger - NJ.comD'Alessandro: Years later, Magic and Bird still resonate with usThe Star-Ledger - NJ.comWe reminded him of an astute observation from Michael Jordan about a decade ago: Too often nowadays the league tries to create stars before they've earned it. "But you didn't create Magic and Larry — they created themselves," Jordan concluded.and more »

The No. 23 Club - RedEye Chicago (blog)
04/10/2012
The No. 23 ClubRedEye Chicago (blog)Michael Jordan brought the Bulls a dynasty with that number. Devin Hester ran with it to the Super Bowl, although the Bears didn't win that year. Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg also wore that number, as did White Sox fielder Jermaine Dye when he was named ...and more »

The Top Ten Most Offensive Kids Movies - Crave Online
04/09/2012
The Top Ten Most Offensive Kids MoviesCrave OnlineDangling Michael Jordan and the Looney Tunes crew like a carrot in front of rapt children and their unfortunate parents was a no-brainer. Filling those theater seats was the easier half of the battle. Using Jordan's real-life retirement from the NBA to ...

'Dancing With the Stars,' Season 14, Week 4 Performances: TV Recap - Wall Street Journal (blog)

'Dancing With the Stars,' Season 14, Week 4 Performances: TV Recap - Wall Street Journal (blog)
04/10/2012
'Dancing With the Stars,' Season 14, Week 4 Performances: TV RecapWall Street Journal (blog)He clearly thinks the rock theme is a hoot, playing up the tongue wagging like Michael Jordan, the ultimate rock-star athlete. Bruno, as expected, shouts with delirium, and Carrie Ann calls the dance "psychedelic" and one of the most-memorable moments ...and more »

Yu-Mania Sweeps Rangers Ballpark - NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (blog)
04/10/2012
Globe and MailYu-Mania Sweeps Rangers BallparkNBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (blog)"It's almost like Michael Jordan coming to play in your own country in his prime -- so we kind of compare Yu with Michael Jordan, and so it's great to have someone in his prime come to States." Many fans posed for pictures with a Darvish look-alike ...What To Expect From Yu Darvish In His Rangers Debut Tonight Against The MarinersOlogyMeet Yu and his media shadowTheNewsTribune.comRangers' Darvish makes MLB debut against Mariners tonightHeraldNetall 316 news articles »

Ask Aggrey: Is Deng being overplayed?
04/10/2012
CBS NewsAsk Aggrey: Is Deng being overplayed?CSNChicago.comWith the likes of Michael Jordan and Rose leading the Bulls to success during team chairman Jerry Reinsdorf's tenure, it's no shock that star players are viewed more highly than star coaches. On the other hand, Thibs is clearly a major factor in the ...Chicago Bulls: Time for Chicago's Derrick Rose to BloomBleacher Reportall 917 news articles »

Dennis Rodman denies being broke, sick - USA TODAY

Dennis Rodman denies being broke, sick - USA TODAY
04/09/2012
USA TODAYDennis Rodman denies being broke, sickUSA TODAYI'm not one of the guys that made Michael Jordan money or Scottie Pippen money. I made a decent living in the NBA, but broke? I'm not broke," Rodman said in the interview. He also denied being sick, although his financial adviser Peggy Williams said he ...Dennis Rodman denies problems with money and alcohol: 'I'm not broke'CBSSports.com (blog)Rodman speaks with Today Show to end reports he is broke, sickSportingNews.comVideo: Former Pistons' great Dennis Rodman denies he's broke and sickMLive.comCSNChicago.comall 10 news articles »

West Manchester Police prankster caps career with Officer of the Year honor
04/09/2012
West Manchester Police prankster caps career with Officer of the Year honorYorkdispatch.com--Award of Merit: Officers David Keller, Brad Craig, Michael Jordan, Matt Emig and John Hanuska. --Award of Achievement: Officers Brain Schlemmer, Chris Mills and Adam Bruckhart. --Sgt. Blaine A. Ruby Traffic Safety Award: Officer Adam Jordan.

St. Patrick boys basketball team makes history - Norwich Bulletin
04/09/2012
St. Patrick boys basketball team makes historyNorwich Bulletin"We didn't want one kid to feel like he was the Michael Jordan or another kid to feel like he was a bench player," Baillargeon said. "We wanted every kid to feel like they were a part of it." Point guard Hunter Baillargeon, 12, said St. Patrick's depth ...

Star Surveillance: Lady A, Rimes, Keith, Richie, Garrett, Thicke - Las Vegas Sun

Star Surveillance: Lady A, Rimes, Keith, Richie, Garrett, Thicke - Las Vegas Sun
04/09/2012
Las Vegas SunStar Surveillance: Lady A, Rimes, Keith, Richie, Garrett, ThickeLas Vegas SunWhile actor husband Eddie Cibrian played golf at Shadow Creek as part of the 2012 Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational, singer LeAnn Rimes pampered herself with an ultimate afternoon of beauty at hair guru Michael Boychuck's salon Color at Caesars ...

Behind the Scenes at Michael Jordan's Celebrity Golf Tournament
04/09/2012
TheStreet.comBehind the Scenes at Michael Jordan's Celebrity Golf TournamentTheStreet.com... The biggest names in the worlds of sports and entertainment gathered for four days of competitive golf and exclusive events March 29-April 1 when ARIA Resort & Casino (MGM) at CityCenter hosted the 11th Annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational.

COMMENTARY — What's heaven like? Americans' visions have changed
04/09/2012
COMMENTARY — What's heaven like? Americans' visions have changedHollandSentinel.comAnother evangelical predicts that the saints will have "the athleticism of Michael Jordan, the mind of Albert Einstein, and the creativity of Charles Dickens." Finally, for many, heaven is primarily a place of reunion with family members and friends, ...and more »

Hey, Dwight Howard - Business Mirror

Hey, Dwight Howard - Business Mirror
04/08/2012
USA TODAYHey, Dwight HowardBusiness MirrorDuring Michael Jordan's younger years, if he didn't help run off coaches he would to his teammates. Does anyone remember Brad Sellers? It's one thing to destroy foes during a game but your own teammate? Jordan's megalomania was eventually checked ...Brownie Points: Howard not working any magic with latest movesEast Valley TribunePay Dwight Howard More to Be Less AnnoyingBleacher Reportall 483 news articles »

Comparing LeBron James' and Michael Jordan's 9th Seasons - Bleacher Report
04/08/2012
Bleacher ReportComparing LeBron James' and Michael Jordan's 9th SeasonsBleacher ReportFew players have captivated our attention like Michael Jeffrey Jordan. The man was basketball and left all those who adored him with a thirst for more... A thirst that perhaps one day we might see another glimpse of greatness.

Local videojournalist produces winning Visit Savannah tourism video - Savannah Morning News
04/08/2012
Local videojournalist produces winning Visit Savannah tourism videoSavannah Morning NewsPhoto courtesy of Michael Jordan Local videojournalist Michael Jordan won the Visit Savannah YouTube tourism video contest. By Adam Van Brimmer Jamie Deen and 100 other Savannahians — celebrities and otherwise — will court visitors to Savannah this ...

Mike Wallace's Death: 5 Reasons Why He Can't Be Replaced - International Business Times

Mike Wallace's Death: 5 Reasons Why He Can't Be Replaced - International Business Times
04/08/2012
Mike Wallace's Death: 5 Reasons Why He Can't Be ReplacedInternational Business TimesThe same held for successors like Michael Jordan and Sumner Redstone. He knew when to step down. Wallace wasn't the only "old" guy at "60 Minutes." Andy Rooney stepped down from the show only months before his recent death. But Wallace retired at 90 ...and more »

Blake Griffin: Cherry on Top of the Most Loaded Crop of Talent in NBA History - Bleacher Report
04/08/2012
Bleacher ReportBlake Griffin: Cherry on Top of the Most Loaded Crop of Talent in NBA HistoryBleacher ReportI'm not saying that anybody is better than Michael Jordan, Larry Bird or Magic Johnson. I'm not saying Griffin is a better dunker than Vince Carter. I'm simply saying that the NBA has never been so loaded with talent. And I absolutely stand by that.and more »

Dennis Rodman: 'I'm Not Broke' - SLAM Online
04/08/2012
Dennis Rodman: 'I'm Not Broke'SLAM OnlineI'm not one of the guys that made Michael Jordan money or Scottie Pippen money. I made a decent living in the NBA, but broke? I'm not broke,' he says. Asked about having a drinking problem, Rodman disputed that, too. 'I'm not sick, man.