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Man convicted of murdering Michael Jordan’s father granted parole date
Most people vividly remember when the father of basketball legend Michael Jordan was murdered in 1993. Jordan had just won his third championship in a row with the dynastic Chicago Bulls when the devastating news made headlines. Now, the media has learned that one of the men convicted of killing and robbing James Jordan, stealing…
Read MoreSee who will appear in Michael Jordan’s much-anticipated docuseries (trailer)
The Michael Jordan docuseries trailer hit social media on Tuesday to much fanfare. Titled “The Last Dance,” the 10-episode event will chronicle Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls during the 1997-98 championship season. Using rare, behind-the-scenes footage, fans of the Bull dynasty will receive unprecedented access to one of the greatest professional basketball runs ever.…
Read MoreDennis Rodman returns to rob California yoga shop a 2nd time
Even when he was winning a collection of NBA titles as a Hall of Fame rebounder-defender for the Detroit Pistons and Chicago Bulls, Dennis Rodman was seen as a person who had a tenuous grasp on sanity. And what he has allegedly done in the past week confirms this widespread sentiment of him as a…
Read MoreKim Kardashian West thanks the Chicago Bulls for this reason
Kim Kardashian West has thanked the Chicago Bulls basketball team for sending a series of gifts to her new baby girl. The 37-year-old beauty and her husband Kanye West welcomed the newest member of their family into the world via a surrogate on Jan. 15, and the Chicago-based sports franchise wasted little time in treating…
Read MoreWhy NBA player Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf lost millions after US flag protest
On March 12, 1996, Denver Nuggets guard Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf was suspended by the NBA for refusing to stand for the national anthem. Abdul-Rauf, ne Chris Jackson, who changed his name after he converted to Islam, didn’t stand for “The Star-Spangled Banner” because he could not honor the U.S. flag, which he considered a symbol of oppression. On…
Read MoreWarriors on the brink of being greatest team of all time
The Cleveland Cavaliers appeared to be a lock to win Game 3 of the NBA Finals on June 7. The Cavs were up by four with 1:18 remaining and had control of the matchup for most of the second half. Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant led a last-minute comeback and the Warriors won 118-113. “Having…
Read MoreWe all were wrong about the Chicago Bulls
No need to sugar coat it. We didn’t see two victories by a total of 18 points. We didn’t see Rajon Rondo averaging the best numbers he’s put up since the 2011-12 season. I certainly didn’t see this coming. The No. 8 Chicago Bulls have not only defeated the No. 1 Boston Celtics in the…
Read MoreCeltics fall short a day after Isaiah Thomas’ sister dies
Just not quite enough. A day after Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas’ 22-year-old sister Chyna died in a one-car accident, the Celtics lost to the Chicago Bulls 106-102. Thomas led all scorers with 33 points and also contributed six assists and five rebounds. “It’s a difficult time for Isaiah and his family, and for us…
Read MoreChance The Rapper raises over $100K for Chicago area homeless
Chicago bred emcee Chance The Rapper is once again doing his part to make a positive impact on the community. The rapper born Chancelor Bennett shared via social media that his Warmest Winter campaign has been successful in reaching its goal of raising $100,000 and buying 1,000 coats for Chicago’s homeless population of more than 125,000. The Chicago Coalition For the…
Read MoreHow Derrick Rose could lose millions due to allegations of drugging, gang-raping his ex-girlfriend
Chicago Bulls star Derrick Rose is facing serious accusations. According to a report by TMZ, the unidentified woman claims that she dated Rose and he took advantage of her trust. The woman says that she and Rose were an item from 2011 until 2013. On one occasion, the woman says that Rose invited her to his home…
Read More5 life lessons for you: The rise of Jimmy Butler
Fourth-year NBA guard Jimmy “G. Buckets” Butler has gone from an over looked high school prospect with no offers, to an All-Star caliber player and leader of the championship contender Chicago Bulls in the blink of an eye. By the way, the “G” stands for gets. Below are five principles that Buckets has used to go from…
Read MorePresident Obama claps back at Michael Jordan
Sometimes people forget that our beloved President Obama is actually Barack Obama, longtime resident of the South Side of Chicago. Take for the instance legendary Chicago Bulls guard and beloved Chi-Town hero in his own right, Michael Jordan. During a interview with journalist and good friend Ahmad Rashad, when asked if he’d include President Obama…
Read MoreMichael Jordan’s $33 million contract: Deal of a lifetime up for auction
Before he made headlines at the University of North Carolina with his final shot in 1982, which lead his team to beat Georgetown, Michael Jordan was destined for greatness. Jordan was the first NBA player to have a $30 million contract for a single season. He then brought the Chicago Bulls their fifth NBA championship. The accomplished player…
Read MoreArrest made in murder of Chicago Bulls player Taj Gibson’s cousin
Daniel St. Hubert, 27, was paroled May 23, but why? The deranged ex-con is mentally challenged and is possessed by an evil spirit to kill. That’s why Prince Joshua “P.J.” Avitto, 6, has died and Mikayla Capers, 7, is in critical condition. The pair were brutally stabbed. Avitto was hacked to death inside of the elevator while…
Read MoreMichael Jordan celebrates his 51st birthday
Happy 51st birthday Michael Jeffrey Jordan! Jordan, former high-flying Chicago Bulls shooting guard known as Air Jordan, considered by many to be the greatest basketball player of all-time; six-time NBA champion, six-time NBA Finals MVP, and five-time NBA MVP. Though he didn’t make the varsity squad as a sophomore at Emsley A. Laney High School…
Read MoreMichael Jordan’s best quotes
Michael Jordan turns 51 today and his contribution to basketball will never be forgotten. With six NBA championship rings under his belt, Jordan can still teach young jocks a lesson or two on the court. Celtics star Larry Bird described him as “God disguised as Michael Jordan,” after Jordan scored a playoff record 63 points…
Read MoreTrey Songz to participate in holiday toy drive with Chicago’s Harold ‘Noonie’ Ward
Crooner Trey Songz has joined forces with Chicago activist Harold “Noonie” Ward to put together the “Christmas In The Hood” annual toy drive. The pair have plans of giving away upwards of 5,000 toys to underprivileged kids in the Chicago area during the event, which is scheduled to take place Dec. 21 at the Chicago…
Read MoreDerrick Rose’s injury should inspire Chicago Bulls to tank the rest of the season
Derrick Rose will miss another NBA season. The Chicago Bulls must now make an adjustment since Rose injured his left knee while playing in a game against the Portland Trailblazers. Without Rose on the floor, the Bulls will not be able to defeat the Indiana Pacers or Miami Heat to make it to the Eastern Conference…
Read More3 ways Derrick Rose’s knee injury will hurt the NBA
Derrick Rose has suffered another knee injury. On Nov. 22, Rose hobbled off of the court as the Chicago Bulls faced the Portland Trailblazers. But the seriousness of the injury became more evident after Rose was photographed leaving the arena in crutches. He will undergo an MRI today in Los Angeles. But beyond the obvious…
Read MoreMichael Jordan’s Chicago mansion headed to auction
Former Chicago Bull great, Michael Jordan’s super-sized Chicago mansion has been on the market since February 2012 with no hope of potential buyers. The mansion originally hit the market for a whopping $29 million. However, when the 56,000-square-foot Highland Park compound square-foot compound failed to sale, Jordan agreed to reduce the price by $8 million…
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