Stories tagged with "michael jordan"

Fever's season comes down to tonight by David Woods

In past 12 Finals, 11 teams won it at home, but Fever have played well in Phoenix So, Tamika Catchings, what would you think about shades and a stogie? Someone on the Indiana Fever... – Oct 09, 2009 at 12:11 AM in Fever

Catchings finally gets her shot at WNBA title by David Woods

Fever All-Star forward has clinched titles everywhere — except here. Tamika Catchings has made stubbornness a virtue. As a third-grader with a hearing disability, she tired... – Sep 29, 2009 at 1:02 AM in Fever

Fever view Shock as their nemesis by David Woods

Detroit has eliminated them in past 3 playoffs Every would-be champion, it seems, must first break through a longtime roadblock. For Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls, it was... – Sep 22, 2009 at 1:03 AM in Fever

Fever coach: Detroit annual title nemesis by David Woods

Every would-be champion, it seems, must first break through a longtime roadblock. For Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls, it was the Detroit Pistons. For the Boston Red Sox, the New... – Sep 21, 2009 at 3:29 PM in Fever

MotoGP rider Edwards speaks his mind by Mark Dent

MotoGP rider wears a Marines hat almost everywhere, often talks with troops COLUMBUS, Ind. — Colin Edwards fired a 240 Bravo machine gun and an M136 rocket launcher on a... – Aug 28, 2009 at 12:32 AM in

Pike runners return with experience by indystar

Craig and Michael Jordan are gone after standout careers running cross country at Pike High School. That doesn’t mean the roster is empty, though, as the Red Devils —... – Aug 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in High school cross country

Mladin earns 10th AMA victory by indystar

MONTEREY, Calif. — Mat Mladin raced to his 10th AMA Pro Racing American Superbike victory in 12 races Sunday at the U.S. Grand Prix at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Riding the... – Jul 06, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Motorsports

Hard-working headbanger by Jeff Rabjohns

Byrd picked up passion for basketball — and heavy metal — from his dad and honed his game on a court near a haystack CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. — The scene looks like... – Jul 05, 2009 at 2:34 AM in Purdue

Purdue recruit is part 'Hoosiers', part AC/DC by Jeff Rabjohns

CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. — The scene looks like it was lifted from the movie ‘Hoosiers.’ The concrete slab that serves as a basketball court is actually several... – Jul 02, 2009 at 3:35 PM in Purdue

We need more Podges by indystar

Re: Bob Kravitz’s Father’s Day column. I rarely find that I love his articles but have found him to be thought-provoking, if sometimes a little mean-spirited in the... – Jun 28, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Sports

Sources: Cavs acquire Shaq from Suns by indystar

CLEVELAND — LeBron and Shaq: Two of the NBA’s biggest stars are now teammates. The Cleveland Cavaliers completed a blockbuster trade Thursday, bringing superstar center... – Jun 25, 2009 at 4:16 PM in Pacers

Bryant wills Los Angeles to triumph by indystar

Finals MVP puts Shaq behind him; Jackson coaches 10th champion ORLANDO, Fla. — Kobe Bryant has the NBA title he needed most — the one without Shaq. Bryant’s... – Jun 15, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Pacers

Jackson already is best by indystar

Re: Bob Kravitz’s June 10 column on Phil Jackson and Red Auerbach. I think Kravitz could argue Jackson is the best ever even if the Los Angeles Lakers don’t win this... – Jun 14, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Sports

Former Pacer Wayman Tisdale dies at 44 by indystar

Wayman Tisdale, the second overall NBA draft pick by the Indiana Pacers in 1985 and a fan-favorite in his four years with the team, died this morning after a two-year battle with... – May 15, 2009 at 1:31 PM in Pacers

Pike runner going to U. Southern Ind. by Nat Newell

Pike High School distance runner Michael Jordan has signed with the University of Southern Indiana cross country and track teams. He led the Red Devils to sectional and regional... – May 13, 2009 at 1:09 PM in North Marion County

A pioneer on and off the track by Will Higgins

In 1991, Willy T. Ribbs became the 1st African-American to race in the 500; now, he’s broken another racial barrier Willy T. Ribbs has done what Michael Jordan... – May 11, 2009 at 1:51 AM in Communities

Another slam dunk for James by indystar

Cavaliers forward dominates voting many thought would be close AKRON, Ohio — On one of the biggest days of his life, LeBron James took the long way home. Once inside his... – May 05, 2009 at 1:00 AM in

Peyton & Tiger tee it up, talk some trash by indystar

Superstars have a blast in pro-am, trading barbs and telling stories all day CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tiger Woods crouched behind the ball and eyed the cup with his steely glare. He... – Apr 30, 2009 at 12:52 AM in Colts

Woods, Manning play pro-am by indystar

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tiger Woods crouched behind the ball and eyed the cup with his steely glare. He then rose, moved forward and placed his putter to the left of the hole. Peyton... – Apr 29, 2009 at 6:42 PM in Colts

Usher lends childhood snapshot to Boys Girls Club by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW ATLANTA (AP) — Grammy-winning artist Usher credits the Boys Girls Club of America for... – Apr 29, 2009 at 6:35 PM in Entertainment