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Midweek musings: Los Angeles Lakers icon Magic Johnson is part of a group buying the Los Angeles Dodgers. As a businessman, the basketball great appears to have had more success — and hang time — than Michael Jordan. As a businessman, Magic has incredible vision, an attribute he also possessed on the basketball court. Now he is part of the group paying about $2 billion to take the ballclub from Frank McCourt. Here’s hoping Magic has enough vision — and influence — to institute a baseball version of Laker Girls. Hey, just a thought.
Laker Girl Jennifer would look just as good in Dodger blue.
* Speaking of former Chicago Bulls, Dennis Rodman reportedly owes more than $800,000 in back child support for two children he had with his third wife Michelle, the Chicago Tribune reports. He could end up in jail if he fails to pay. Rodman’s lawyer said in court documents: “Respondent Dennis Rodman is broke and cannot afford any additional fees.” Presumably Rodman has enough money to pay his attorney.
* About the only way the University of Illinois could have handled the hiring of Bruce Weber’s successor any worse would be asking Weber to replace himself. John Groce — or the Illini — would be on the hook for $200,000 to Ohio University if/when he takes the job. Which, of course, is chump change compared to the $3.9 million Weber received as a lovely parting gift to buy out his contract.
* Former Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg has put his Chicago residence on the market, the Chicago Tribune reports. Passed over as a Cubs managerial candidate, it would appear Ryno — whose main home is in Arizona — is going … going … gone from the Chicago scene.
The first celebrity kicked off this season’s “Dancing With the Stars” is tennis icon Martina Navratilova. Of dance partner Tony Dovolani, Martina said, “I will have to give him some tennis lessons now. I have to pay back!”
Continuing to impress is Green Bay Packers receiver Donald Driver.
Personal trainer Hadley Allen will appear on "Sports & Torts" on March 29. Sad to say, not in this outfit. Maybe next time. Well, a guy can dream, can't he?
Personal trainer Hadley Allen will be on “Sports & Torts” with co-hosts David Spada and Elliott Harris on Thursday (March 29) at noon Chicago time on talkzone.com. Also scheduled is a two-part interview with Earl Lloyd, the first African-American to play in the NBA. The program also will be available on podcast.
Hadley is among the trainers featured on NBC Nonstop’s “Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is” weight-loss program. The video that follows is from the reality program created by Andrea Metcalf, who also has appeared on “Sports & Torts.”
For those who would like to be part of “Sports & Torts” as an advertiser, contact David Spada at david@injuryinillinois.com.
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