Hall of Fame wants Kouzmanoff's glove, will have to settle for something other than 'gamer'October 5th, 2009 Hall of Fame comes calling for Kouzmanoff's gloveSAN DIEGO — Kevin Kouzmanoff of the San Diego Padres is willing to accommodate the Hall of Fame, to a point. A day after Kouzmanoff set a single-season record for NL third basemen with a .990 fielding percentage, the Hall of Fame asked if he'd donate a glove that he used at some point during the season.
NBA D-League team owner offers $100,000 for Jordan-Russell rematchSeptember 22nd, 2009 Flash owner offers Jordan-Russell charity rematchLEHI, Utah — The owner of the Utah Jazz's NBA Development League team wants to see Michael Jordan go 1-on-1 against Bryon Russell one more time. Brandt Andersen is offering a $100,000 donation to the charity of the winner's choice if he can get Jordan and Russell to play a game of 21.
Basketball legend Michael Jordan inducted into Hall of FameSeptember 15th, 2009 LONDON - Basketball legend Michael Jordan has been awarded a place in the sport's Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts. The 46-year-old star, who officially retired from the NBA in 2003, was inducted in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame for his great B-ball career spanning 15 years, which saw him bag 10 championship titles with the Chicago Bulls.
A coronation for a man who walks on air: Jordan leads a distinguished 2009 Hall of Fame classSeptember 10th, 2009 Hall to welcome 4 greats _ and maybe the greatestSPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Michael Jordan was the best, no doubt about it.
Michael Jordan picks David Thompson as Hall of Fame presenter; Barkley, Chaney also presentersSeptember 8th, 2009 Jordan picks Thompson as presenter at HOFMichael Jordan has chosen David Thompson, another high flyer from North Carolina, to present him, while Charles Barkley and Isiah Thomas also will be presenters at the Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony. Jordan highlights a class that includes David Robinson, John Stockton, and coaches Jerry Sloan of the Utah Jazz and C.
David Thompson To Host The Induction Of Michael Jordan Into Hall Of FameSeptember 8th, 2009 Michael Jordan surprised many of his fans when he chose David Thompson over Phil Jackson (former NBA coach) and Dean Smith (former college coach) as host to the NBA Basketball Hall of Fame's induction. David Thompson is a former North Carolina NBA player and is also known as the "Skywalker".
Oscar Robertson, Pete Newell, Kay Yow to be inducted in FIBA Hall of FameAugust 31st, 2009 Robertson, Newell, Yow headed to FIBA Hall of FameGENEVA — Oscar Robertson and coach Pete Newell will be inducted into the FIBA Hall of Fame for leading the United States to the basketball gold medal at the 1960 Rome Olympics. The list of 11 inductees announced Monday includes Kay Yow, who led the U.S.
Bob Knight to be inducted into Indiana Hall of Fame nearly a decade after his firingAugust 22nd, 2009 Knight to be inducted into Indiana Hall of FameBLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Former Indiana basketball coach Bob Knight will be inducted into the university's athletics Hall of Fame.
Rebecca Lobo headlines 2010 women's basketball Hall of Fame classJuly 26th, 2009 Rebecca Lobo headlines 2010 Hall of Fame classUNCASVILLE, Conn. — Rebecca Lobo became the first Connecticut player inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame, leading a class of six inductees Saturday.
Georgia's Andy Landers signs 3-year extension to remain women's basketball coachJuly 17th, 2009 Georgia's Landers signs 3-year extensionATHENS, Ga. — Andy Landers will remain the Georgia women's basketball coach for three more years.
Basketball Hall of Fame to honor broadcaster Doug Collins and writer Peter VecseyJuly 13th, 2009 Collins, Vecsey to be honored by Hall of FameSPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Broadcaster Doug Collins and sports writer Peter Vecsey will receive this year's Curt Gowdy Media Awards from the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Kobe or Michael? President calls Bryant 'terrific,' but no match for JordanJuly 2nd, 2009 Obama: Kobe Bryant no match for Michael JordanWASHINGTON — Sorry, Kobe. President Barack Obama was asked straight out on Thursday: Kobe or Michael?
As in, who's the best? Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant, a four-time NBA champion? Or the basketball legend to whom he is most often compared, Michael Jordan, who retired as a six-time champ with the Chicago Bulls and is widely regarded as the best player of all time?
"Oh, Michael," Obama answered in an interview with The Associated Press.
Dream Team, Michael Johnson, Picabo Street among inductees into USOC Hall of FameJuly 1st, 2009 Slam dunk! Dream Team earns spot in Hall of FameNORTHBROOK, Ill. — The Dream Team is still dominating.
Michael Jordan interested in putting group together to buy Bobcats from Bob JohnsonJune 26th, 2009 Michael Jordan interested in buying BobcatsCHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte Bobcats are for sale and Michael Jordan is interested.
Sandberg says Sosa doesn't deserve to be a Hall of Famer, cites lack of 'integrity'June 24th, 2009 Sandberg: Sosa doesn't deserve Hall of FameCHICAGO — Former Chicago Cubs star Ryne Sandberg says Sammy Sosa doesn't belong in the Baseball Hall of Fame. "I don't think so," Sandberg told ESPN Radio 1000 in Chicago on Tuesday.
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