Yes, Dennis Rodman. The NBA bad-boy of the 90’s, tattoos, colored hair, bad style and all has “wormed” his way into quite possibly the strictest country of all: North Korea. [Read more…]
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Bernucca: “Don’t Put Me In, Coach” is a terrific view from the bench
Mark Titus and I have three things in common. One, we both write about basketball much better than we play it. Two, we both rely on sarcasm as the basis for our attempts at humor. Three, we both are fascinatingly enthralled by “trillions.” Titus is the author of Don’t Put Me in, Coach, a wonderful inside look at big-time college basketball through the cockeyed view of a benchwarmer. On the inside flap is a review from former Boston Globe columnist Leigh Montville that begins, “If
Phoenix’s Grant Hill wins Human Spirit Award
Phoenix Suns forward Grant Hill on Wednesday was named one of the recipients of the Hall of Fame’s Human Spirit Award. The award also is known as “The Mannie Jackson” and is named after the former corporate executive and current owner of the Harlem Globetrotters, a member of the Hall of Fame himself. The award was first given in 2007. Hill was honored from the pro game. The winner for the amateur ranks was Connecticut coach Jim Calhoun and the winner for
Hubbard: Debating the dynastic merits of Celtics, Lakers and Harlem Rens
It is quite obvious that anyone reading this column is a basketball fan, and likely a serious one. Basketball fans are our people. If you’re looking for analysis of political races, that is not the strength of this web site. (And, by the way, some people who are sharp with political analysis should steer clear of sports to avoid embarrassing themselves.) Whether you are a serious or casual basketball fan, there is a must-see program still running on Showtime. If you haven’t