NBA coaching legend Phil Jackson is good at self-effacing humor we learned today. The winner of 11 championship rings with the Chicago Bulls and the L.A. Lakers got off to a ROUGH start when joining Twitter a couple days ago. We all had fun at his expense, but Phil Jackson can take/make a joke about Phil Jackson. His second tweet turned out much better. And offered an … [Read more...] about Phil Jackson’s second tweet: MUCH better than his 1st (video)
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Phil Jackson on Twitter: off to a ROUGH start
I have to admit it I did not see this one coming. Phil Jackson joined Twitter yesterday and that in itself is a story. The first tweet from Phil Jackson is in fact a much better story. If you're a hard-core techie and you hold that stereotype about senior citizens and computers...well you just got a lot more material from the 67-year-old Phil Jackson. The legendary former … [Read more...] about Phil Jackson on Twitter: off to a ROUGH start
New York Knicks, Rangers have new CEO; former Mets VP Dave Howard
The New York Knicks, New York Rangers and the world's most famous arena, Madison Square Garden all have a new boss today. And the people of New York are familiar with his work from the New York Mets. Hank Ratner, president and chief executive officer of The Madison Square Garden Company announced that Dave Howard joined the company as president, MSG Sports, effective April … [Read more...] about New York Knicks, Rangers have new CEO; former Mets VP Dave Howard
Kendall Gill: what will become of Bulls TV analyst, Illini legend?
As you now have heard, Kendall Gill, former Illinois Fighting Illini star and Chicago Bulls pre-and-post game analyst for Comcast SportsNet Chicago (and WGN sometimes too) is suspended for the rest of the year. It's all in the station's hands, but Gill's job could be in serious jeopardy when CSN re-evaluates his contract this off-season. During his suspension, Gill won't … [Read more...] about Kendall Gill: what will become of Bulls TV analyst, Illini legend?
New Michael Jordan North Carolina basketball cards: highest value of all time?
The MSN is releasing a new Michael Jordan University of North Carolina Master Collection Set. They claim it will be the highest valued basketball card set of all time. And of course, we should trust them because they're not biased at all, right. I mean they're telling us the truth, correct? No hyperbole here about the Chicago Bulls guard who is in fact the greatest NBA player … [Read more...] about New Michael Jordan North Carolina basketball cards: highest value of all time?
Derrick Rose likely returning on Monday night!
A Derrick Rose comeback? Two media sources in Chicago are speculating Rose will play for the first time this season on March 18th. NBA fans will likely have to wait just a couple more days for a Derrick Rose return. Chicago Bulls fans, it seems the 2011 league MVP, Derrick Rose, will be playing on Monday night versus the Denver Nuggets. You can see Derrick Rose on the court, … [Read more...] about Derrick Rose likely returning on Monday night!
INSANE Chicago sports fan has Bulls, Hawks, Bears, Sox hybrid tattoo (photo)
Talk about wearing your Chicago sports heart on your sleeve. Or at least on your arm. This crazy Chicago sports fan has had some permanent ink done He'll have this tattoo when he (or she, we don't know for sure) is 90 years old. It's a composite of a Chicago White Sox, Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bulls and Chicago Blackhawks logo, borrowing elements from each insignia. Sorry, … [Read more...] about INSANE Chicago sports fan has Bulls, Hawks, Bears, Sox hybrid tattoo (photo)
When will team sports see a Openly Gay Male athlete?
At the NFL Combine, there was speculation over the sexuality of Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o. And his answer, "far from it, farrrrrrrrr from it" on Katie Couric actually didn't help things. It just reeks of over-compensation. And Te'o is Mormon, which is so strict it's like...if Christianity is cocaine than Mormonism is crack. But this isn't about just Te'o. Earlier this … [Read more...] about When will team sports see a Openly Gay Male athlete?
Boston Celtics Interactive Media Director Peter Stringer discusses sports and social media
We're here to talk about the NBA and social media. And to do that we have Boston Celtics Interactive Media Director Peter Stringer. The Boston University alum is on the Advisory Board for BostInnovation and the Social Media Society. You can follow him on Twitter (@peterstringer) … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics Interactive Media Director Peter Stringer discusses sports and social media
Michael Jordan offered pro baseball contract
Michael Jordan turned 50 last week. You and I know this because both the local and national media wouldn't shut up about it all week; even though it was a total non-story. Leeching off the recent Michael Jordan mania, a Chicago area independent league baseball team is looking to get some publicity of their own. The Joliet Slammers, named for the city's reputation for it's … [Read more...] about Michael Jordan offered pro baseball contract