June 19, 2013

Phil Jackson: Jordan Better Leader Than Kobe

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*Phil Jackson always has been hesitant to compare Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. Until now, reports ESPN.com. In his new book, co-written with Hugh Delehanty and entitled “Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success,” Jackson breaks down what separated Jordan from Bryant, the biggest stars and personalities that he coached during his Hall of Fame career. [...]




The Socialist’s Journal: Turnabout

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*Growing up as a basketball fan in New York City during the 1990s I naturally rooted for the New York Knicks. Which meant I naturally hated the Chicago Bulls. While most people across the country worshipped Michael Jordan and saw him for what he was (the greatest player in the history of basketball), I saw [...]




Bulls Win and End Heat’s Historic Run Wednesday Night 101-97 (Video)

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*Thanks to the Chicago Bulls‘ victory over the Miami Heat Wednesday night, the Los Angeles Lakers and their fans are breathing a sigh of relief knowing their historic record of 33 consecutive wins is still on the history books If you haven’t heard, the Heat’s bid for NBA history ended Wednesday night when their 27-game [...]




Derrick Rose Breaks Down While Reflecting in Chicago (Video)

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*Derrick Rose is a man with a heart for his community. The top scoring NBA star visited his hometown for an Adidas shoe launch and celebrated the production of the new “D Rose 3.” While addressing the crowd, Rose got a little choked up, even before he was able to utter a word. “It’s truly [...]




Michael Jordan Mad at a Chinese Company for Using His Name

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*Michael Jordan is laying down the law in China after discovering that a company there has been using his name without the proper authorization. According to a lawsuit filed by the former NBA star, Qiaodan Sports located in the southern Fujian province, has greatly profited by using his Chinese name (Qiaodan) and jersey number without [...]




LeBron: Overall Popularity Plunges; Pippen Says He’s Better than Jordan

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  *ESPN’s monthly telephone survey asking respondents to name their favorite NBA player just confirms that LeBron James’ popularity has taken a hit. From April 2010 to last month, 50 percent fewer respondents said James was their favorite NBA player, from a high of 9 percent in the month before his former Cavaliers were ousted [...]




Dallas Beats Oklahoma City 100-96 and Wins Trip to NBA Finals

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*As far as the Western Conference finals of the NBA, it’s a done deal. The aging, but experienced Dallas Mavericks defeated the young, athletic not as experienced Oklahoma City Thunder Wednesday night 100-96 to advance to the Finals. The Mavs will most likely play the Miami Heat which has a 3 games to 1 lead [...]




Video: Joakim Noah Apologizes for Calling Fan ‘F**got’

Joakim Noah #13 (L) and Brian Scalabrine #24 of the Chicago Bulls look on dejected from the bench late in the fourth quarter against the Miami Heat in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2011 NBA Playoffs on May 22, 2011 at American Airlines Arena in Miami.

*Chicago Bulls player Joakim Noah pulled a Kobe Bryant during last night’s Eastern Conference Finals game against the Miami Heat…he was caught on camera using a homophobic slur. Noah said he expects to be fined by the league after he was overheard screaming at a fan by the bench and capped it off by yelling, [...]




Heat Top Bulls 96-85 and Take 2 Games to 1 lead

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*Sunday night Chris Bosh made 13 of his final 15 shots on the way to a 34-point night, LeBron James finished with 22 points and 10 assists, and the Miami Heat remained unbeaten at home in the postseason by beating the Chicago Bulls 96-85 in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals. The Heat lead [...]




LeBron and Heat Top Bulls in Game 2 of Eastern Conf. Finals

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*LeBron James came up big down the stretch with nine of his 29 points in the final 4:27, Dwyane Wade added 24 and Udonis Haslem was huge off the bench as the Miami Heat beat the Chicago Bulls 85-75 Wednesday night to tie the Eastern Conference finals at one game apiece. “It was a big [...]




Sunday’s NBA Playoff Results

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Bulls Beat Heat 103-82 in Game 1 of Eastern Conference Finals *Derrick Rose scored 28 points, Luol Deng contained LeBron James and the Chicago Bulls struck first in the Eastern Conference finals, pulling away to beat the Miami Heat 103-82 in Game 1 on Sunday night. The Bulls are off to a good start after [...]




Oprah Tapings Force Rescheduling of First Bulls/Heat Game

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*Oh, the power of “O.” Oprah Winfrey has now forced the Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat to reschedule the first game of the Eastern Conference Finals, ESPN Radio reported. The game was due to take place Tuesday in Chicago’s United Center, but Winfrey is taping one of her last shows in the arena. So now [...]




NBC Chicago Sports Anchor Found Dead in Atlanta Hotel

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*NBC Chicago’s sports anchor Daryl Hawks was found dead in an Atlanta hotel room today of unknown causes. This marks the second time in the past decade the station’s sports anchor has died suddenly. Hawks, 38, was in Atlanta to cover the Chicago Bulls-Atlanta Hawks NBA playoff game. Employees at the hotel discovered Hawks in [...]




Audio: Yung Berg Song Salutes NBA’s Youngest MVP Derrick Rose

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*Before Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose officially became the NBA’s youngest Most Valuable Player winner on Tuesday (May 3), fellow hometown native Yung Berg had already honored the basketball star with “Derrick Rose,” a new single from his upcoming “More Money, More Condoms” “First quarter, feeling like I’m ’bout to drop fifty/Parked at the [...]




Dennis Rodman: I Don’t Deserve to Have Pistons Jersey Retired

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*Dennis Rodman says he doesn’t deserve the tribute that he’s scheduled to receive tonight in Detroit. The former NBA star says he doesn’t think his No. 10 jersey should be retired because he wasn’t the most important member of the championship winning Detroit Pistons team, reports the Detroit Free Press. The jersey’s scheduled rise to [...]