posted by Star on Apr 30
Larry Brown wanted to resurrect his drifting, Hall of Fame coaching career. Michael Jordan needed a veteran teacher and a big hire to rescue his sinking reputation as an NBA executive.
The two former North Carolina players teamed up Tuesday when Jordan introduced Brown as coach of the Charlotte Bobcats his ninth NBA coaching job. Brown agreed to a four-year contract, returning to the state where his nomadic coaching journey began. The 67-year-old Brown replaces Sam Vincent, whom Jordan hired last year despite no NBA head coaching experience. Vincent, who was fired Saturday, attempted to find consistent rotations and clashed with players in a 32-50 season.
The Bobcats are in their fourth year, and Brown gives the struggling franchise instant credibility. He’s one of only five NBA coaches with more than 1,000 wins and the only coach to lead teams to NBA and NCAA titles.
(Source:Michael Jordan News)
posted by Star on Apr 30
Here’s the Result:
Eastern:
1. Atlanta Hawks-2 
Vs. Boston Celtics-3 
2. Philadelphia 76ers-2 
Vs. Detroit Pistons-3 
3. Toronto Raptors-1 
Vs. Orlando magic-4 
4. Washington Wizards-2 
Vs. Cleveland Cavaliers-3 
Western:
1. Denver Nuggets-0 
Vs. Los Angeles Lakers- 4 
2. Dallas Mavericks-1 
Vs. New Orleans Hornets-4 
3. Phoenix Suns-1 
Vs. San Antonio Spurs-4 
4. Utah Jazz-3 
Vs. Houston Rockets-2 
(Source:Yahoo News)
posted by Star on Apr 28
Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo was voted England’s Footballer of the Year on Friday, only the second player to win the award in successive seasons since its introduction 60 years ago.
Liverpool striker Fernando Torres and Portsmouth goalkeeper David James finished second and third respectively in the poll organised by the Football Writers Association since 1948.
The 23-year-old Portuguese was the overwhelming winner, a week after being named the Professional Footballers’ Association Player of the Year.
Ronaldo, who has scored 38 goals this season, follows former Arsenal striker Thierry Henry as the only other man to win the award in successive seasons. Henry won the award in 2003 and 2004 and again in 2006.
(Source:Yahoo News)
posted by Star on Apr 17
Today, the most talked about, famous torchbearer at this moment is a young, slender Chinese woman who used her own body to protect the sacred flame during its journey in Paris.Jin Jing, a 27-year-old Paralympic athlete, was hurled at while she carried the Olympic torch along its route in France. Without hesitation, she guarded the flame with great valor, making her a heroine in many people’s eyes. After her hectic journey, Jin faced a chaotic scene upon her arrival back in Shanghai on April 13. Reporters and fans alike who are all curious and wanted a look at and a word with the “smiling angel in a wheelchair.”
(Source:torchrelay.beijing2008)