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Red Auerbach said it best about Phil Jackson.

Jackson never built a team on his own.

That is what we call a “cherry picker.”

Call Jackson an intelligent opportunist before a great coach.

Doug Collins had raised the baby Bulls built by Jerry Krause, yet the team was missing a piece.

The 2009 NHL Draft is June 26, 2009 at 7:00 PM!

The terrible NY Islanders have the first pick, and they look to turn their franchise around. GM Garth Snow will be forced to decide between the marketable John Tavares or the Beast Defensemen Victor Hedman.

Michael Jackson died today.

If this had happened pre-1991, this would have been on the level of John Lennon’s or Princess Diana’s death. Hell, even Elvis. But instead of shocked and heartbroken, this feels like a different word: Surreal.

That describes the life of Michael Jackson, a kid who used to get beaten by his father at the age of five with a microphone if he screwed up.

Jim Brown Rips Tiger and Jordan
One of the all-time greats, both in terms of athletic ability and social consciousness has let loose again, as Browns Hall of Famer Jim Brown recently criticized global sports icons Tiger Woods and Michael Jordan. According to Brown, the two megastars could be doing much more to help less fortunate [...]

NBA Draft time is upon us once again. This is the time of year where franchise GM’s make their money or begin the firing process. Since the inception of the Draft Lottery in 1985, there have been some legendary picks, but also some head stratchers. Below I’ve listed 7 of the biggest bust in NBA [...]

The dream began for shortstop Robert Andino on August 4, 2002, as he signed with the Florida Marlins and kicked off his minor league career.

He was expected to be the future at the middle-infield position, his stellar defense and slap-hitting style carrying him to the pros.

Do the Cowboys now have the leadership in place now? Can they take the right road and take it one game at a time? What should be on their minds right now, is Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Don’t worry about the rest of the schedule.

My expectations of the Cowboys is low right now. I believe they have the talent and the ability to push further this season. So many unknowns, will the wide receivers do what they need to do? Can the offensive line stay intact and provide better blocking? Will the secondary really show what they are capable of?

It happens everyday………………just last nite Jerry broke the story on Shaq being traded to the Cavs.(kudos and many thanks Jerry.) If you hear a story, hear a blurb on sportscenter….please post it. As long as it’s from a legitimate source, you don’t have to wait on the full story, just post your source.

If you post a breaking story, If you post a breaking story, we do have an icon for that…

post it, and send Reg or I a heads up.

Even though the Broncos remain adamant that Brandon Marshall will either be playing in the Mile High city or nowhere next year, it’s fair to question them on the matter. If you’ll recall, they said the same thing about a certain quarterback now residing in Chicago.
So while they say he won’t, there is a chance [...]

The following is Part Five in a series profiling the most essential positions that will determine success for the Browns in 2009. After beginning the series by looking at the team’s traditional weaknesses at linebacker and along the defensive line, Reboot profiled the team’s drama drenched shortcomings at wide receiver before focusing on the intriguing [...]