Among his many interests, Miller was very involved in auto racing. Tragedy struck the Utah Jazz family Sunday. Roger Miller, son of the late Jazz owner Larry H. Miller, died at the age of 45 Sunday. He was the second of five children to Larry, who died as recently as 2009, and Gail. He is survived by his wife Cheri Light Miller, their nine children (five daughters, four sons) and three grandchildren. The details of his death have not been made
Friday is “Fun Day”…well, at least for some. For most of us, it just signifies the end of the work week. Retired four-time NBA champion and NBA on TNT studio analyst Dr. Shaquille O’Neal seems to be in a rather comical mood. O’Neal took to Instagram to record a comical video that is sure to entertain. I wish nuttin but the best for you http://t.co/vUZGNvm0lD — SHAQ (@SHAQ) August 16, 2013 There was a problem with the blakbirdpie shortcode Shaq is singing Adele’s “Someone Like You” to what appears to be either
The state of the National Basketball Players’ Association, as some—like Miami Heat star LeBron James—see it, is in disarray and in need of new leadership. Others, like Jerry Stackhouse—who serves as first vice-president on the executive committee, believe that the committee is making strides to correct things from within. Nevertheless, the end of Derek Fisher’s tenure as union president leaves the committee in need of a new leader. Until only days ago, King James was considering making a run at the union throne.
After well over a month of negotiations, Minnesota Timberwolves GM Flip Saunders has his man. Two days after setting a training camp deadline to get a deal done, Saunders announced that he had come to terms with Nikola Pekovic. [Read more…]
Monday night Twitter blew up over the Big Sean song “Control” featuring Kendrick Lamar. Though it was Sean’s song, Lamar stole the spotlight spitting venom in two verses meant to put many of Hip Hop’s best rappers on notice while raising the bar of excellence expected of rap MCs. Tuesday, the song was still the subject of many discussions—even among sports circles, garnering TV time in conversation on ESPN’s Numbers Never Lie. The constant hype had to bring about someone’s eventual lyrical response. Enter
Minnesota center Nikola Pekovic was a key cog in the Timberwolves ability to remain competitive in Kevin Love’s absence last year. He posted an average of 18 points and 10 rebounds per 36 minutes during the 2012-13 season. Going into the offseason, retaining his services was among the top priorities for GM Flip Saunders and the Wolves’ front office. A month later, Pekovic remains unsigned. Though both sides have yet to agree on the financial aspects of a new deal, Saunders remains hopefully
Are you in the market for a house? Are you selling a house? Do you flip houses? Or are you, yourself, a housing realtor? Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star forward Kevin Love has a suggestion that you may want to look into. Every real estate agent needs to be a GBH Realtor. Please watch this incredible video from @givebackhomes http://t.co/7DBYU9kN5N RT! — Kevin Love (@kevinlove) August 9, 2013 Founder Blake Andrews got his start working for TOMS Shoes, a shoe company that donates a pair of shoes
Some days it’s hard to walk the streets if you’re Miami Heat star LeBron James. Some days it’s welcomed. And, some days it’s required of you. Thursday was one of those days for the two-time league MVP, as he readied himself to report to a Summit County courthouse in downtown Akron, Ohio. [Read more…]