Comcast SportsNet will provide viewers with a two-part documentary entitled From the Sports World to the Third World: A Journey to Cambodia, detailing the amazing story of how two Chicago sports industry veterans -- Bulls/Blackhawks/Bears team photographer Bill Smith and Bulls senior director of ticket operations Joe O’Neil -- are changing the lives of hundreds of helpless … [Read more...] about CSN airing special documentary taking Sports World to the Third World
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Derrick Rose tweets pictures of his newborn son
When he's not busy rehabbing his leg, Derrick Rose of the Chicago Bulls is taking care of his newborn baby son, Mieka Reese. He tweeted out these pics today. … [Read more...] about Derrick Rose tweets pictures of his newborn son
Hornets Anthony Davis rapping and dancing (video)
With Anthony Davis' first NBA game in the books (21/7), we're sharing a new video from a NOLA adventure he had this past weekend He attended the VooDoo music festival, where he surprised the 11,000+ fans in attendance by introducing Red Bull Records band AWOLNATION to the stage. In the web clip here, the former Kentucky Wildcats star and college basketball player of the year … [Read more...] about Hornets Anthony Davis rapping and dancing (video)
What role will Jimmy Butler have for Chicago Bulls?
When Jimmy Butler was drafted by the Chicago Bulls out of Marquette, eventually the idea was that he would replace Ronnie Brewer, and have a similar role within the bench mob. Now that Brewer is gone (and with him Kyle Korver, meaning 2/3 of the Chicago Jazz or Utah Bulls are now gone) it's ready to happen. … [Read more...] about What role will Jimmy Butler have for Chicago Bulls?
Superstorm Sandy claims Brooklyn Nets-New York Knicks game
It looks like Superstorm Sandy, hurricane Sandy, or post tropical cyclone Sandy whichever designation it has now, has claimed another sporting event. Here's a tweet from @richsandomir from the New York Times: … [Read more...] about Superstorm Sandy claims Brooklyn Nets-New York Knicks game
Kirk Hinrich will start for the Chicago Bulls tonight
The Chicago Bulls will begin the season without Derrick Rose, of course, but they won't have to begin the year without Kirk Hinrich. He's back with the Bulls after signing with the team as a free agent this offesason. He will start alongside Richard Hamilton, Luol Deng, Carlos Boozer and Joakim Noah tonight in the opener versus the Sacramento Kings. Hinrich had been injured … [Read more...] about Kirk Hinrich will start for the Chicago Bulls tonight
Indiana Pacers open season without Danny Granger
The Indiana Pacers were hoping to enter the 2012-13 NBA season with improved depth after shaking up their roster considerably during the summer. What depth they do have took a hit Tuesday and will be tested early and often. Pacers forward Danny Granger has been dealing with pain in his left knee and will be out indefinitely, the Associated Press reported Tuesday. That … [Read more...] about Indiana Pacers open season without Danny Granger
James Harden trade makes sense for both Thunder and Rockets
I'm at a Halloween party Saturday night; Lucky Strike cigarette hanging out on my mouth, glass of a scotch in my hand (I went as Don Draper from Mad Men) when I get a text that the Oklahoma City Thunder traded James Harden to the Houston Rockets. I had the same look on my face that Don did when his wife Megan sang "Zou Bisou Bisou" in front of their friends at his 40th … [Read more...] about James Harden trade makes sense for both Thunder and Rockets
Repeat or Bust for Miami Heat
The Sports Bank will be counting down to the opening tip of the 2012-13 NBA season with team by team previews starting with the worst and working our way to the title contenders. There is no lockout this time around so let’s get going. It took a season longer than anticipated but the Miami Heat reached the top of the mountain last season winning the NBA Championship and … [Read more...] about Repeat or Bust for Miami Heat
Outstanding off-season keeps Boston Celtics NBA title contenders
The Sports Bank will be counting down to the opening tip of the 2012-13 NBA season with team by team previews starting with the worst and working our way to the title contenders. There is no lockout this time around so let’s get going. The goal in recent years for the Boston Celtics was just get to the postseason healthy in hopes of making a playoff run with their veteran … [Read more...] about Outstanding off-season keeps Boston Celtics NBA title contenders