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Once again, the WNBA season is here. And once again, the Chicago Sky faces a big challenge. OK, bigger than usual as it awaits opening the season Monday (May 27) on the road against the Phoenix Mercury. As usual, the Sky enters the season never having reached the postseason since the franchise’s initial year, 2006. […]
It’s not every day that your humble correspondent journeys to Chicago Sky practice. Not that there’s anything wrong with going there for access to the WNBA team’s players and coach. With the season set to start May 27 at Phoenix, it seemed reasonable to attend the waning moments of practice and conduct a few interviews […]
For those going through Chicago Bulls withdrawal, there is some consolation. Other than not having to wonder whether Derrick Rose would play in the team’s recently concluded postseason. The Luvabulls still are in action. Or a few of the dancers are in Brazil as part of an NBA event. And Phil Jackson rates Michael Jordan […]
One pro basketball season ended Wednesday for Chicago fans. And another began. One era ended. And another began. Depending on your definition of “era.” For the Chicago Bulls, their NBA season closed with a 94-91 loss to the host Miami Heat in their Eastern Conference semifinal. With the Heat’s 4-1 series triumph, the short-lived Nate […]
As if some folks don’t need another reason to root against Duke’s basketball team, Chris Collins will take over as Northwestern’s coach after the Blue Devils’ season is over. An assistant coach at Duke where he played after being a high school star in suburban Chicago, Collins will try to bring Duke-like success to the […]
Some may moan about upsets in the NCAA tournament. How could No. 1 seed Gonzaga lose to No. 9 seed Wichita State? Some may groan about upsets in the NCAA tournament. How could No. 4 seed Saint Louis lose to No. 14 Oregon? Not me. Well, maybe a little. Having attended the University of Missouri […]
Among the highlights at the Chicago Bulls-Portland Trail Blazers game Thursday (March 21) at the United Center was an emphatic, fourth-quarter dunk by diminutive Nate Robinson of the Bulls. And then there was teammate Jimmy Butler’s first-quarter dunk on an alley-opp pass from Robinson that delighted the crowd. OK, that was about it. The Bulls […]
Northwestern fired basketball coach Bill Carmody on Saturday (March 16). His Big Ten Conference colleagues had kind words for him. Understandably so. Carmody, who had led the Wildcats program for 13 seasons, seems a respectable person and coach. He appears to run a clean program and to be a good teacher. You can’t ask for […]
In case anyone was unaware, Sunday (Feb. 17, 2013) is Michael Jordan’s 50th birthday. There no doubt will be articles in the newspaper (you remember what those are, yes?) and online, features on television and online, interviews, etc. to commemorate the occasion. To capture Jordan in something that might take a few minutes to read […]
Notre Dame’s 104-101 victory Saturday (Feb. 9) over Louisville in South Bend, Ind., was an instant classic. Or, more precisely, not-so-instant. Not when five overtimes are involved. That’s more than an additional half of playing time (OK, 25 minutes to be more precise). Excellent entertainment, especially for anyone looking for an escape from winter’s weather […]