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☆ Legendary Bulls forward Bob Love dies at 81 after cancer battle
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Nbc Chicago | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Legendary Chicago Bulls forward Bob Love, one of the first stars the team had, has died at the age of 81 after a battle with cancer. Love spent the bulk of his NBA career with the Bulls, then spent decades as a team ambassador in a variety of roles after his playing career ended. “Bob was a true legend and a beloved member of our family,” the Bulls said in a statement. Originally selected by Cincinnati in the 1965 NBA Draft, Love was one of the first star players for the Bulls after they entered the league. Love spent decades as an ambassador for the Bulls, with his impact “transcending basketball,” according to a statement by the team.

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Anne Hathaway was almost crashed into by New York Knicks player OG Anunoby at Wednesday's NBA matchup at Madison Square Garden, but rather than being near-death experience for the movie star, she called it a "bucket-list moment." The Oscar-winning actor and her son Jack were attending the New York Knicks vs. Chicago Bulls game when the British player charged in their direction while chasing the ball, colliding with a courtside barrier right next to the pair. To Hathaway's credit, she barely flinched, and was even photographed with an outstretched hand, seemingly attempting to catch the ball herself. Even though some snacks were spilled and her son's jaw dropped in shock, she ended her video smiling and thanking Anunoby. The Knick's lost out by a point, with the final score of the night being 124-123 for the Bulls.

Persons: Anne Hathaway, Jack, Anunoby Organizations: New York Knicks, Wednesday's NBA, Madison, Chicago Bulls, Bulls Locations: British

☆ Cleveland Cavaliers join exclusive group with unbeaten 12-0 start to the season
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —The Cleveland Cavaliers became just the eighth team in NBA history to start a season 12-0 after earning a hard fought 119-113 win over the Chicago Bulls on Monday night. The Bulls managed to tie the scores at 106-106, but Cleveland outscored its opponent down the stretch to cement its place in an exclusive NBA group. It’s the best start to an NBA season since the record-breaking 2015-16 Golden State Warriors, who set league records with a 24-0 start and a 73-9 campaign. Five of the last seven teams to start the season 12-0 have gone on to reach the NBA Finals, according to ESPN. The Cavaliers’ 9-0 start to the season was already the best in franchise history.

Persons: “, ”, Donovan Mitchell, We’re, It’s, clawing, Mitchell, Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, Shaina, ” Cleveland’s, Kenny Atkinson, Zach LaVine, Coby White, Nikola Vučević Organizations: CNN, The Cleveland Cavaliers, Chicago Bulls, Bulls, Cavaliers, The Bulls, Cleveland, NBA, Golden State Warriors, ESPN, ” Cavaliers, Brooklyn Nets, Boston Celtics, Eastern Conference Locations: Chicago

☆ Victor Wembanyama achieves rare ‘5x5’ line for the second time in his career and more from around the NBA
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-01 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —Victor Wembanyama recorded the second 5x5 game of his career on Thursday to power the San Antonio Spurs to a 106-88 victory over the Utah Jazz. Wembanyama finished with 25 points, nine rebounds, seven assists, five steals and five blocks, becoming just the third player in NBA history with multiple 5x5 games after Hakeem Olajuwon and Andrei Kirilenko. A 5x5 line, a very rare occurrence in the NBA, requires a player to record at least five of a stat in five separate categories, such as points, rebounds, assists, etc. Ja Morant records triple-double in Grizzlies winMorant led the Grizzlies past a struggling Bucks team. Morant recorded 26 points, 10 rebounds and 14 assists, including an incredible seated alley-oop pass for a Santi Aldama dunk in the second quarter.

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☆ Bronny James scores first points of his NBA career, 21 years and one day after LeBron’s first in the league
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Lakers head coach JJ Reddick finally obliged and put Bronny into game in the fourth quarter to a loud ovation from the Cleveland crowd. With just over two minutes remaining, the younger James gave the crowd the moment they had been waiting for and scored his first career NBA points with a step-back jump shot. The pair made history on the opening day of the season when they became the first father-son duo to appear together in an NBA game. It was a special moment for me for sure.”It was fitting James' first points came against his hometown team. Lynne Sladky/APJalen Brunson had 22 points and nine assists for the Knicks, while Josh Hart had a double-double with 10 points and 14 rebounds.

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☆ Artist behind Dwyane Wade statue defends likeness of Heat legend amid criticism
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-29 | by ( Nbc South Florida | The Staff Of Nbc South Florida. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

The new Dwyane Wade statue outside the Kaseya Center is getting a lot of attention over the appearance of the basketball icon’s face. “The first thing that came to mind was, that sort of looks like Laurence Fishburne, not so much Dwyane Wade,” Todd Marius said. A statue of Dwyane Wade outside of the Kaseya Center in Miami on Monday. Leon says they received input from Wade’s closest friends and Miami Heat executives before signing off on the statue. So, I would definitely encourage everyone to come to Miami and view it in person,” Leon said.

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The Miami Heat honored Dwyane Wade by unveiling a statue of the basketball legend outside the Kaseya Center in Miami, sealing his legacy with the team and making him the first Heat player with a statue outside the arena. In comments after the unveiling, Wade said he never expected this moment. “The Miami Heat should’ve had a contest where they showed this picture to 1,000 fans — and anyone who guesses it’s Dwyane Wade gets to keep the statue,” Jeff Darlington, a reporter for ESPN, joked on X. Wade is one of two players to have been on all three Miami Heat teams that won NBA championships, according to the NBA. At Sunday's unveiling, Wade was grateful, thanking fans for following his career and adding after the statue reveal, "I believe I gave you guys something set in stone to hold on to."

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☆ Dwyane Wade’s new statue goes viral after Miami Heat unveiling and more from around the NBA on Sunday
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-28 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Dwyane Wade’s status as a Miami Heat legend was further cemented on Sunday as the franchise unveiled an eight-foot statue of the three-time NBA champion. The 42-year-old played 16 seasons in the NBA and was selected as an All-Star 13 times before retiring in 2019. One comment on an Instagram video of the unveiling said that the statue better resembled Laurence Fishburne as ’Morpheus’ from the movie ‘The Matrix’ than Wade. Fans criticized the likeness of the statue although Wade himself didn't seem too bothered and was relishing the moment. Tyrese Haliburton led the way for the Pacers with 22 points but still looks a long way off last season’s form.

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☆ NBA roundup: Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns spoil opening night at the LA Clippers’ new home with tense OT win
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-24 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —Kevin Durant led the Phoenix Suns to a nail-biting 116-113 overtime win to spoil the Los Angeles Clippers’ grand opening of their new arena, the Intuit Dome. But the Suns surged back and Durant tied the game with a fadeaway jumper over two Clippers players with just 21 seconds remaining to force OT. Durant finished with a team-high 25 points to go with seven rebounds, three steals and a block, while Bradley Beal added 24 points. Alex Goodlett/Getty ImagesMorant, one of the NBA’s most electrifying players, showcased all of his scintillating ability in the win. Three Grizzlies players finished with more than 20 points, with the impressive Santi Aldama scoring 27 and Desmond Bane adding 24.

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☆ N.C. judge argues for release of man convicted in murder of Michael Jordan's father
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-17 | by ( Minyvonne Burke | Minyvonne Burke Is A Senior Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

The North Carolina judge who presided over the 1996 murder trial over the killing Michael Jordan’s father petitioned the state’s parole commission to release one of the men convicted in the case. Details about Weeks’ petition were not available as parole commission hearings in North Carolina are confidential and not open to the public. Prior to the murder in 1993, James Jordan was sleeping in his red Lexus along a North Carolina highway when he was shot. Demery pleaded guilty to first-degree murder, armed robbery and conspiracy to commit robbery, and like Green, received a life sentence. Green has always said he did not kill James Jordan but admitted to helping dispose of the body.

Persons: Michael Jordan’s, Gregory Weeks, Daniel Green, James Jordan, Green, Larry Demery, Weeks, Michael Jordan, Demery Organizations: North, North Carolina Department of Corrections, Lexus, Chicago Bulls, NBA, Associated Press Locations: North Carolina, South Carolina

☆ See Michael Jordan's new private jet, a $65 million Gulfstream G650ER with a flamboyant custom paint job
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-09 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Michael Jordan appears to have taken delivery of a Gulfstream G650ER. AdvertisementMichael Jordan appears to have taken delivery of a new private jet worth around $65 million. A Gulfstream G650ER with a flamboyant custom paint job, including the Jumpman logo, was filmed on the tarmac at Palm Beach International Airport in a video uploaded to TikTok on Monday. It also has space for its own bedroom, but it's unclear exactly how the interior of Jordan's jet is configured. According to JetSpy data, Jordan's G650ER has flown 13 times in the past two weeks, most of which appear to be related to the delivery process.

Persons: Michael Jordan, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, —, TikTok, Jeff Bezos, Jordan —, Jordan, G650ER Organizations: Gulfstream, Palm Beach International, Service, Federal Aviation, Elon, Nike, Chicago Bulls, Charlotte Hornets, Gulfstream G550 Locations: Tokyo, Florida

Two racing teams, one owned by basketball legend Michael Jordan, filed a federal lawsuit on Wednesday, accusing NASCAR operators of being "monopolistic bullies" who line the pockets of the circuit's founding family. "The France family and NASCAR are monopolistic bullies," according to the lawsuit. A NASCAR rep on Wednesday morning said the motorsport organization was still reviewing the complaint and could not immediately comment. Racing teams receiving only about 13% of NASCAR's ever-increasing revenues, which include TV deals signed since 2001 worth about $23.1 billion, according to Polk. "By exploiting its monopoly power over the racing teams, NASCAR has been able to impose anti-competitive terms as a condition of a team’s access to competitions."

Persons: Michael Jordan, Racing, Jim France, Bill France, Bob Jenkins, 23XI, Denny Hamlin, Curtis Polk, James, “ Jim ”, Plaintiff's, Jeffrey Kessler, ”, “, it’s, ” Jordan, Jordan Organizations: NASCAR, Motorsports, Jordan, Racing, NFL, NBA, Chicago Bulls Locations: U.S, Charlotte , North Carolina, Polk, France

☆ In Xi’s China, Politics Eventually Catches Up With Everyone
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-02 | by ( Li Yuan | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

In 1996, when Peter Hessler taught at a small college in Sichuan Province, 90 percent of his students came from villages. Mr. Hessler, 5 feet 9 inches, towered over them by about half a head. Mr. Hessler returned to China in 2019 to teach at Sichuan University-Pittsburgh Institute. This time, all his nonfiction writing students came from cities, and some of the women in his class were even taller than him. But the political system that defined society had not changed one bit, Mr. Hessler writes in his new book, “Other Rivers: A Chinese Education.”

Persons: Peter Hessler, Hessler, ” Organizations: Chicago Bulls, Sichuan University, Pittsburgh Institute, World Bank Locations: Sichuan Province, China

☆ South Sudan is on the rise at the Olympics, just as Luol Deng envisioned it
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-01 | by ( Marcus Thompson Ii | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +12 min

And that’s way bigger than wins and losses.”Really cool scene outside the arena after USA vs. South Sudan. Back on July 20, in London, South Sudan came within a couple possessions late of upsetting America in an exhibition. In the 11 days since the near upset of the century, South Sudan was searched an estimated 152,000 times. Then, in the country’s Olympics debut, South Sudan beat Puerto Rico to make national history. “There’s a lot of jokes in the media, a lot of people saying certain things about South Sudan.

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☆ Luol Deng: Former NBA All-Star on the rise of South Sudan’s basketball team
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-31 | by ( Amanda Davies | Samuel Joseph | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

South Sudan’s men’s basketball team defeated Puerto Rico 90-79 in Paris on Sunday in its first ever appearance at the Games, but the result meant more than just picking up two points in Group C. For South Sudan Basketball Federation President Luol Deng, it was the culmination of everything that he and the team had worked so hard to achieve. “When the national anthem was sung, you know, it just gave me goosebumps, and I realized that this was bigger than basketball,” Deng told CNN Sport’s Amanda Davies. He was born in Wau, in what is now South Sudan, before the country’s independence. South Sudan officially gained independence from Sudan in 2011 following a referendum, making it the world’s newest widely-recognized state. South Sudan players celebrate after defeating Puerto Rico.

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☆ Dream Team dreaming: How great can this U.S. men’s basketball team still be?
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-28 | by ( Joe Vardon | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +11 min

Still, as the U.S. men’s team starts its Olympic run Sunday, it begins with a roster that has drawn countless comparisons to the Dream Team. On paper, the U.S. men’s team is arguably the best team assembled since 1992. Durant is the most prolific scorer in U.S. men’s history and could, if the Americans win gold in Paris, become the most decorated Olympic men’s basketball player. A loss in the knockout stages, when there are no more second chances, and a Dream Team redux becomes a historic nightmare. In that scenario, the U.S. men’s team would be remembered forever, even if not quite held in the same reverence as the Dream Team.

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☆ Pat Williams: Orlando Magic co-founder dies at 84
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-18 | by ( Jacob Lev | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Orlando Magic co-founder Pat Williams has died at the age of 84, the NBA team announced in a news release on Wednesday. He helped the city of Orlando land an NBA team which became official in 1987 and the team began their inaugural season two years later. He served as the general manager of the Magic until 1996 when he was promoted to team senior vice president. Jennifer Pottheiser/NBAE/Getty Images“Pat Williams simply brought magic to Orlando,” team chairman Dan DeVos and CEO Alex Martins said in a joint statement. Armed with his ever-present optimism and unparalleled energy, he was an incredible visionary who helped transform the world of sports in multiple ways.”General Manager Pat Williams of the Orlando Magic smiles after receiving the No.

Persons: Pat Williams, Williams, “, ” Williams, Jennifer Pottheiser, Dan DeVos, Alex Martins, DeVos, Martins, Orlando Magic, Shaquille O'Neal, Bruce Bennett, Ruth Organizations: CNN, Orlando Magic, NBA, Philadelphia 76ers, Chicago Bulls, Atlanta Hawks, 76ers, ”, Wake Forest University, Wake Forest Sports Hall of Fame, Demon Deacons baseball, Philadelphia Phillies, Miami Marlins, Florida State League, Miami, Spartanburg, Phillies, Minor League Executive, The Sporting Locations: Orlando, Secaucus , New Jersey, S.C

☆ Ann Lurie, Nurse Who Became a Prominent Philanthropist, Is Dead at 79
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-29 | by ( Alex Williams | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Ann Lurie, a self-described hippie who went on to become one of Chicago’s most celebrated philanthropists, in one instance giving more than $100 million to a hospital where she had once worked as a pediatric nurse, died on Monday. Her death was announced in a statement by Northwestern University, to which Ms. Lurie, a trustee, had donated more than $60 million. An only child raised in Miami by a single mother, Ms. Lurie protested the Vietnam War while in college and planned to join the Peace Corps after she graduated. In interviews, she said she chafed at the trappings of wealth even after marrying Robert H. Lurie. Mr. Lurie held stakes in the Chicago Bulls and the Chicago White Sox.

Persons: Ann Lurie, Lurie, Robert H, Mr, Sam Zell Organizations: Northwestern University, Peace Corps, Equity Group Investments, University of Michigan, The Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bulls, Chicago White Sox Locations: Miami, Vietnam

☆ Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese rematch poised to be most expensive WNBA game ever
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-20 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

New York CNN —This weekend’s rematch between basketball rivals Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese is breaking more records before it even begins. Ticket prices for Clark’s Indiana Fever and Reese’s Chicago Sky are the most expensive for a WNBA game ever, according to TickPick, with the average hovering at around $253 — 187% higher than the Sky’s average purchase price of $88. Currently, the cheapest seat just to see the game is around $250 with the most expensive ticket on sale going for more than $9,000. Last Sunday’s game between Fever and Sky was the most-watched WNBA game on any network in 23 years, according to CBS, averaging 2.25 million viewers and peaking at nearly 3 million. Clark is no stranger to boosting ratings: The NCAA women’s basketball tournament title game between the South Carolina Gamecocks and her Iowa Hawkeyes drew nearly 19 million viewers, shattering records to become the most-watched women’s college basketball game ever measured by Nielsen.

Persons: Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Clark, Reese Organizations: New, New York CNN, Indiana, Chicago Sky, WNBA, CBS, Fever, Sky, Chicago Bulls, CNN, NCAA, South Carolina Gamecocks, Iowa Hawkeyes, Nielsen Locations: New York

☆ Angel Reese ejected during Chicago Sky’s loss to New York Liberty
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-05 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese was ejected late in the fourth quarter of her team’s 88-75 defeat by the New York Liberty on Tuesday after receiving back-to-back technical fouls. In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball seemingly offered to pay Reese’s fine. “Ref that threw out @Reese10Angel is weak btw… You know who you are (Keep ya money Angel I got you),” Ball wrote on X. Reese finished the Commissioner’s Cup game with 13 points and 10 rebounds but shot 25% from the field. Breanna Stewart had a huge game for the Liberty, putting up a game high 33 points to go with 14 rebounds and three assists.

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☆ A complete timeline of Karlie Kloss and Taylor Swift's friendship
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-24 | by ( Claudia Willen | Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +40 min

Taylor Swift and Karlie Kloss became inseparable after meeting at the 2013 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. AdvertisementThe friendship of Taylor Swift and Karlie Kloss dates back to 2013, when the musician and the supermodel met backstage at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. AdvertisementApril 2014: Kloss and Swift are spotted together in New York CityTaylor Swift and Karlie Kloss often spent time together in New York City. November 23, 2014: Swift brings Kloss as her date to the American Music AwardsTaylor Swift and Karlie Kloss at the 2014 AMAs. July 11, 2015: Kloss appears at another of Swift's concerts in New JerseyTaylor Swift's friends went to her concert in New Jersey.

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☆ Bayer Leverkusen: Record 44-game unbeaten run brings to an end 31 years of hurt and ridicule
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-19 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

However, if you were a fan of German soccer club Bayer Leverkusen, little changed for you over those 31 years – there was just a lot of disappointment. Since winning the German Cup in 1993, Leverkusen relentlessly explored increasingly agonizing ways of spurning chances to win trophies. The current season has already reaped rewards in the form of the Bundesliga title, with potential domestic and European competition success transforming this into a season for the ages. Everybody was on the pitch this evening, everybody was crying.”After years being the butt of the joke, Leverkusen fans could finally spin the narrative. Leverkusen fans celebrated en masse on the pitch after winning the German league title.

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Learn moreThe final day of the 2024 NBA Play-in Tournament is here, and the Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls are scheduled to compete for a coveted spot in the Playoffs. We've compiled everything you need to know about tuning in to tonight's game, including where to watch the Miami Heat vs. Chicago Bulls live without cable. Where to watch Miami Heat vs. Chicago Bulls in the USThe Miami Heat vs. Chicago Bulls game will air at 7 p.m. For those without cable, it's time to check out a live TV package like Sling TV and Hulu + Live TV. Hulu + Live TV Hulu + Live TV includes over 90 channels, along with Hulu's on-demand library and access to Disney Plus and ESPN Plus.

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If you're looking for 2024 Knicks tickets, we've got all the details. New York Knicks 2024 scheduleOf the 10 Knicks games left this season, four are at home, and six are away. How to buy New York Knicks ticketsYou can purchase original tickets to individual Knicks games on Ticketmaster. Prices for original standard tickets to Knicks games vary on date and location (home games tend to be higher than away games). New York Knicks season ticketsWhile the season is almost over, you might be wondering about Knicks season tickets for next year.

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☆ Sotheby's leans into sports with auctions of Jordan shoes, Ali trunks and Kobe jersey
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-20 | by ( Jessica Golden | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Sotheby's is increasing its sports offerings, as the auction house looks to capitalize on the growing demand for sports memorabilia and draw in a younger demographic. Demand for athletic memorabilia has jumped in recent years, and sports has become one of Sotheby's fastest-growing categories, the auction house said. "We've seen exponential growth and interest in the category," Brahm Wachter, Sotheby's head of Streetwear & Modern Collectibles, told CNBC. Sotheby's said its average client for sports memorabilia are 20 to 40 years old, and 50% of them are new to auctions. The sale set a new global auction record for game-worn sneakers and became the second-highest price achieved for Jordan sports memorabilia.

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