The Derrick Rose gang rape case took yet another serious turn this morning. The former Chicago Bulls and current New York Knicks point guard has maintained his innocence throughout this process. On Friday, it came out that Rose received text messages from the alleged victim telling the 2011 NBA MVP that he is the reason she "wakes up horny." Derrick Rose made those revelations … [Read more...] about LAPD Detective Investigating Derrick Rose Rape Case Found Dead
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Bulls G/F Denzel Valentine was Named After Denzel Washington
"A body like Arnold with a Denzel face," Salt n Pepa rapped in their 1993 hit "What a man." They're referring to actors Arnold Schwarznegger and Denzel Washington, and it turns out the latter has indeed inspired a namesake who's gone on to become famous in his own right. Denzel Valentine is the only other Denzel that anyone has ever heard of; that's not a coincidence. The … [Read more...] about Bulls G/F Denzel Valentine was Named After Denzel Washington
Lovie Smith, Dwyane Wade Encourage Athlete Social Activism
Ninety-nine times out of 100, a star athlete will think and act brand first regarding a public speaking opportunity. This is especially true when it comes to any topic even remotely sociopolitical. Pretty much every corporate brand abhors controversy and intelligent thought that challenges the status quo. They prefer homogenized press release language, the kind you … [Read more...] about Lovie Smith, Dwyane Wade Encourage Athlete Social Activism
Pat Riley Has Heartfelt E-Mail to Dwyane Wade in Drafts Folder
Obviously, it was a bitter divorce between Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat. However, Heat team President Pat Riley is taking steps to try and heal those wounds. Riley said Monday, Media Day for most teams around the NBA, that he composed a very heartfelt email message for Dwyane Wade and that it's currently in his "save drafts" folder. Riley said the electronic missive … [Read more...] about Pat Riley Has Heartfelt E-Mail to Dwyane Wade in Drafts Folder
Derrick Rose Maintains Innocence Regarding Gang Rape Allegations
It's the official start of basketball talking season as most NBA teams held their individual Media Days on Monday. It's the first Chicago Bulls Media Day without Derrick Rose since 2007, as the point guard was traded to the New York Knicks in June. At the time, many thought the Bulls got fleeced on that deal, but it was still easy to understand why Chicago was looking to part … [Read more...] about Derrick Rose Maintains Innocence Regarding Gang Rape Allegations
Chicago Bulls Back in Conference Mix, Say Bookies
The Chicago Bulls made some wholesale changes this summer and the Basketball betting industry has certainly taken notice. Chicago did some major deals this offseason and it's lifted the team up considerably. Finishing out of the playoffs and in the NBA Draft Lottery last season, they know look like a squad that cold finish fourth or fifth in the Eastern Conference. … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls Back in Conference Mix, Say Bookies
Chelsea GK Thibaut Courtois Dunks While Training with Timberwolves (Video)
A healthy and fit Thibaut Courtois is of primary importance to Chelsea this season. Well, as the video shows, the Belgian goalkeeper can dunk a basketball, so that counts for something. As the 2016 Chelsea FC summer preseason tour winds down, the club have taken in some rest and relaxation on their off days. Some of the Blues attended a home game of the Minnesota Twins, of … [Read more...] about Chelsea GK Thibaut Courtois Dunks While Training with Timberwolves (Video)
Chicago Bulls Announce Paul Zipser Signing; Who is He?
As the 2016 NBA Draft progressed, more obscure and strange sounding names were called. Sir Winston Churchill once famously said: 'Everybody has a right to pronounce foreign names as he chooses'. Although Churchill's quip wouldn't fly in today's ultra-pc culture, you could see many NBA fans embodying that zeitgeist in the advanced stages of the draft. In every draft, most … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls Announce Paul Zipser Signing; Who is He?
GM Gar Forman Articulates the Chicago Bulls Master Plan (Audio)
Chicago Bulls GM Gar Forman just landed one of the biggest NBA free agents of the entire summer in Dwyane Wade. However, the fan base wasn't happy about it to say the least. There was a huge social media backlash against the move Wednesday night. Fans weren't thrilled about the Rajon Rondo signing on Fourth of July either. Are the Bulls actually picking a lane here? Do they … [Read more...] about GM Gar Forman Articulates the Chicago Bulls Master Plan (Audio)
Rajon Rondo Lists Bulls Roster Hierarchy; Somewhat Contradicts Himself
"The main thing is that we have three alphas. There will be three alphas on the team," newly minted Chicago Bulls point guard Rajon Rondo told reporters today. He was referring to himself, Jimmy Butler and just announced signing Dwyane Wade. "Just trying to mesh together and try to make sure we are doing the best thing for the team," Rondo said before later contradicting … [Read more...] about Rajon Rondo Lists Bulls Roster Hierarchy; Somewhat Contradicts Himself