Action and star power packed into 14 holes Oct 9, 2009
Among the spectators tracking his progress were Barry Bonds, Joe Morgan, Jerry West and the parents of Michelle Wie. Harding's quaint layout offers some remarkable up-close vantage points, and if you care at all about golf, you haven't lived until you've watched one of Woods' tee shots from point-blank range. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Who is the greatest of all-time? Sep 23, 2009
Who is the Greatest Basketball Player of All Time. United States Sports Academy. (USA Today -- Sports)
Jordan leads distinguished class into Hall of Fame Sep 12, 2009
Michael Jordan pauses during his induction speech at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. By Jim Rogash, Getty Images. (USA Today -- Sports)
Thompson, Jordan linked Sep 9, 2009
"I didn't see Wilt Chamberlain in his heyday or Jerry West, and I didn't see Bill Walton that much, but the things Michael did on the court and how great he was late in the game, I couldn't put anyone close to him.". There are those who say that Thompson played like Jordan before His Airness came along. (News & Observer -- Sports)
USF Coaching Legend Pete Newell Elected into FIBA Hall of Fame Sep 1, 2009
One of just three coaches to win the Triple Crown of coaching (NIT, NCAA and Olympic Championships), Newell won the NCAA title with Cal in 1959 before leading the U.S. Olympic team to a gold medal at the 1960 Games in Rome with a squad that included such future NBA standouts as Robertson and Jerry West. Bob Knight and Dean Smith were the only two to match the feat. (Usfdons.com)
Former Cal Coach Pete Newell Elected to FIBA Hall of Fame Sep 1, 2009
Newell also led the U.S. Olympic team to a gold medal at the 1960 Games in Rome with a squad that featured former Cal center as well as such future NBA standouts as Robertson and Jerry West. He later served as Cal's Director of Athletics from 1960-68. (Calbears.com)
Oscar Robertson, Pete Newell, Kay Yow to be inducted in FIBA Hall of Fame Sep 1, 2009
Robertson, Jerry West and Jerry Lucas were on the squad that went 8-0 and beat its opponents by more than 42 points a game. Robertson averaged 17 points, tying Lucas for the team lead. (FOX61, CT)
Atlantis, Paradise Island Welcomes All-Star Line Up of 25 Sports Icons and 25 World Famous Poker Pros for Sports Legends Challenge Aug 13, 2009
The Sports Legends Challenge is the sports fan's ultimate fantasy featuring four days of casino gaming and golf cash prize tournaments with some of the biggest names in sports, including: Troy Aikman, Sugar Ray Leonard, Richard Petty, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Emmitt Smith, Reggie Jackson, Chuck Liddell, Tony Hawk, Joe Namath, Julius "Dr. J" Erving, Mark Messier, Fuzzy Zoeller, Jerry West, Herschel Walker, Jim Brown, Randy Couture, Bobby Hull, Ozzie Smith, Laffit Pincay, Brooks Robinson, Gale Sayers,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Jerry West breaks down Lakers Aug 8, 2009
Jerry West comments on Kurt Rambis' future - Dan Patrick ... Jerry West comments on Kurt Rambis' future ... A classic Jerry West SI cover. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Brian Urlacher: I like Jay Cutler Aug 7, 2009
Urlacher on Cutler, Favre and his choice for best RB in football - Dan Patrick. COMING UP FRIDAY: Charles Barkley. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Know The Coach - Paul Johnson Aug 5, 2009
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The Sports Legends Challenge Invites Fans To Go 'All In' for the Ultimate Sports Fantasy Event Jul 28, 2009
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IanThomsenInside The NBA Quick thinking and wise spending have helped the Lakers improve. Jul 17, 2009
" Only two years ago, a rumor spread on the eve of the 2007 draft that Kupchak was in danger of losing his job with the Lakers. Though the franchise quickly put out word the gossip was false, the report had credence because it emerged within a month of Bryant's demand to be traded amid innuendo that Kupchak's predecessor, Jerry West, would have done a better job of building a contender. Kupchak, who took over for West in 2000, acknowledged that it has been difficult to pick up where his mentor... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Getting Randolph another Memphis mistake Jul 6, 2009
Randolph is on board as the product of that aforementioned frugality, which seemingly set in after former GM Jerry West was done making sure guys like Jason Williams and Brian Cardinal were set for life. And even if swapping Quentin Richardson's bloated contract for the productive power forward doesn't sound like another bad trade, it's surely not a good one. (MSNBC -- Sports)
A big idea: Hawks should take Augusta’s Siler in Round 2 Jun 24, 2009
(Metress: I tell people that Jerry West logo [the official NBA brand] is greater motivation to lose weight than any coach. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
LOPRESTI: Lakers author 15th chapter in rich title history Jun 16, 2009
Jerry West and Wilt Chamberlain in the 1970s. George Mikan in the 1950s. (USA Today -- Sports)
They're the most from coast to coast Jun 16, 2009
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
Suns looking up at Lakers . . . again Jun 16, 2009
Through the years, the Suns have had their ups, and the Lakers have had their downs - when Wilt Chamberlain and Jerry West retired, the end of Showtime, the Kobe-Shaq-Phil breakup. As recently as 2004-05, the Lakers missed the playoffs altogether as the Suns were cranking up the Steve Nash-D'Antoni machine. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Jones: Top 5 NBA finals Jun 5, 2009
At that point, the series was tied 2-2, but the Knicks, despite Reed being out and Jerry West and Wilt Chamberlain having miserable second halves, managed to win Game 5, 107-100. The Lakers came back to take Game 6, setting up one of the most dramatic Game 7s in NBA finals history. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Mountaineer greats return for fantasy camp Jun 4, 2009
The first Bob Huggins Fantasy Camp was so popular that basketball director of operations Jerrod Calhoun has organized a second this weekend with 2008 hit lecturer/coach Jerry West and several new names from Mountaineer teams of the past. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (West Virginia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Time for Bryant to add to his legacy Jun 3, 2009
" They are, but so is the ability of a player to rise above the adversity and shortcomings surrounding him and achieve greatness. Michael Jordan did it by playing both ends of the court so well, by hitting clutch shots and by revolutionizing the thinking that titles can only be won with great centers in tow. Even the great talent evaluator himself, Jerry West, told Reuters in May that he believes "LeBron has surpassed Kobe as a player. " West raved about James' size, strength, speed and body... (USA Today -- Sports)
New Sixers coach: 'It's time to go uptown' Jun 2, 2009
"I don't know if I could ask the logo, Jerry West, or Pat Riley to come, I think the city I was born and raised in is going to find something wrong with them.". Jordan said former Wizards assistant Mike O'Koren and Sixers assistant will likely join him on staff. (ESPN -- Golf News)
King James stands alone Jun 2, 2009
What LeBron did in the Orlando series was spectacular and admirable, but history teaches us that when a man is called upon to do that much in a series, it is usually an exercise in futility, whether it's Jerry West vs. the Celtics in 1965, Kareem vs. the Celtics in 1974, or Michael vs. the Celtics in 1986 (don't forget that in addition to the 63 in the double-OT second game, he had 49 in the opener). When someone is doing as much as LeBron was doing, it means the others are doing virtually... (Boston Globe)
Chances are slim, but teams have rallied before May 30, 2009
Jerry West had 36 points and 18 assists in Game 5, 35 points in Game 6, and 15 assists in Game 7. Wilt Chamberlain, meanwhile, tallied 36 points in Game 5, a triple-double in Game 6, and 30 points and 27 rebounds in Game 7. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Federer struggles, but advances May 29, 2009
West promotes tournament: Basketball great Jerry West, who spent his entire Hall of Fame career with the Los Angeles Lakers, was hired as the executive director of the Northern Trust Open at Riviera Country Club. His job will be to help raise the profile and charitable donations of the tour's event in Los Angeles. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Veterans not ready to leave NBA mics May 29, 2009
Ramsay, who got a doctoral degree in education from the University of Pennsylvania in 1963, suggests there's no simple answer about whether today's NBA game is better than yesteryear's: "The players are stronger, more athletic. The defense has become more sophisticated, tougher. But there's probably not as good ball-handling now. You don't have fights like you used to have. And I've heard people say that, say, Jerry West couldn't play now. Jerry West would be as great a player now as he was back... (USA Today -- Sports)
Coug baseballers wake the echoes of a legend May 29, 2009
He played against the likes of Willie Mays, Ernie Banks, Jackie Robinson, Sandy Koufax, Mickey Mantle, Roberto Clemente, Oscar Robertson, Jerry West and Elgin Baylor. Conley won nearly 100 games in the Majors. (Cougfan.com)
Jerry West compares Kobe, LeBron May 29, 2009
Jerry West defends his controversial Kobe-LeBron comments - Dan Patrick ... THURSDAY'S SHOW: Jerry West ... Jerry West defends his controversial Kobe-LeBron comments. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Cubs' Zambrano gets six-game ban May 29, 2009
NBA great Jerry West has been appointed executive director of the Northern Trust Open at Riviera CC in Pacific Palisades, Calif. to help raise the profile and charitable impact of the PGA event. (Boston Globe)
NBA legend West to head PGA event May 29, 2009
Jerry West named executive director of Northern Trust Open - ESPN ... The man known in basketball circles as "Mr. Clutch" is bringing his skills to the world of golf, as NBA all-time great Jerry West has been named executive director of the PGA Tour's Northern Trust Open, it was announced Thursday ... What should be item No. 1 on Jerry West's to-do list in his new role as executive director of the Northern Trust Open. (ESPN -- Golf)
More of this story May 28, 2009
K.R. was a bit of a Lakers fan in those days of Elgin Baylor and Jerry West. They reached the NBA finals seven times in nine seasons and played a seventh game four of those times. (Cut Bank Pioneer Press - Golden Triangle, MT)
Morning Huddle What our writers are thinking, seeing, hearing May 28, 2009
He has a ways to go to surpass the careers of Oscar Robertson, Jerry West, Magic Johnson and Michael Jordan. Other than those four, can you name a guard better than Bryant. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
History Maker May 23, 2009
"That's a shot you will see for a long time, you know?'' James said. "You watch classic games and you see Jordan hit game-winners, and you go all the way back -- Jerry West hitting game-winners, Magic Johnson going across the lane and hitting the jump hook against Boston. You see all these type of shots, and man. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
How much fuel in Kobe's tank? 'Wearing down' not an issue May 21, 2009
He's actually happy to play that way, so much so that it didn't seem to sting much when Hall of Fame player and former Lakers executive Jerry West said this week that "has surpassed Kobe as a player.". Bryant responded: "I've been telling you guys for years that's not something I'm concerned with. If I wanted to go out there and put up 35 points a night, I could do that. That's not my mission. My mission is to win a championship.". (USA Today -- Sports)
Malones match up in Eastern final May 20, 2009
James was flattered to hear Hall of Famer Jerry West said the 24-year-old has surpassed Kobe Bryant as the league's best player ... "That's the man who is the logo of the NBA. You can't play basketball without seeing Jerry West every single day. For him to say something like that is humbling.". (Anchorage Daily News)
Ex-Lakers GM West: LeBron surpassing Kobe May 20, 2009
LeBron James surpassing Kobe Bryant as NBA's best player, Jerry West says - ESPN ... WASHINGTON -- is the best player in the NBA, surpassing veteran guard , 14-time All-Star guard Jerry West said Monday ... Jerry West says he'd still want Kobe Bryant to take the last shot. (ESPN -- Golf News)
The Power Of One May 20, 2009
LOS ANGELES -- Jerry West spent 14 years playing for the Lakers, 19 in the front office, most of his professional life serving as their ambassador. He is the man who graces the NBA logo, who gave the league Showtime, and who shrewdly traded to the Charlotte Hornets in 1996 for the draft rights to. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Penn pulls out of running for Wolves GM job May 19, 2009
The 2009 NBA Playoffs. Video: NBA from NBC Sports. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Nuggets to test Lakers May 19, 2009
West reveals illness For the first time, Jerry West discussed in detail his five-decade battle with atrial fibrillation, a heart rhythm disturbance, that led him to retire from the Lakers' front office nine years ago. West, 71, said sheer adrenaline helped him get through his 14-year playing career in the 1960s and '70s, and that doctors originally thought he was perhaps just one of those people who had a benign extra beat in his heart from time to time. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Timko girls chase a perfect ending May 19, 2009
Their grandfather, Ronnie Retton, was the captain of West Virginia's 1959 NCAA runner-up basketball team, playing in the same backcourt as Jerry West, and their aunt, Mary Lou Retton, won the gold medal in all-around competiton in gymnastics at the 1984 Olympics. Their pedigree does not come with added pressure. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
West discusses heart condition for first time May 19, 2009
WASHINGTON -- Jerry West knew there was something amiss with his body during his playing days with the. He would have to breathe into a paper bag during games to keep from hyperventilating. (ESPN -- Golf News)
Wolves' front-office candidate stays with Blazers May 19, 2009
Penn's apparent willingness to keep McHale as coach and team with Wolves assistant general manager on personnel matters -- combined with Penn's solid reputation after working for Jerry West in Memphis and helping the Trail Blazers rise to prominence in the Western Conference -- had established him as the heavy favorite to become Minnesota's lead decision-maker on personnel matters entering the weekend. San Antonio's Lindsey withdrew from consideration on May 1. (ESPN -- Golf News)
Sources: Wolves to let McHale decide his future May 16, 2009
Either way, Penn's apparent willingness to keep McHale as coach and team with Wolves assistant general manager on personnel matters -- combined with Penn's solid reputation after working for Jerry West in Memphis and helping the Trail Blazers rise to prominence in the Western Conference -- has established him as the heavy favorite to replace McHale as Minnesota's lead decision-maker on personnel matters. Sources say that the Wolves' GM search is strictly focused on Penn at this point, with one... (ESPN -- Golf News)
Steve AschburnerINSIDE THE NBA May 16, 2009
And doing it in one place doesn't mean replicating it in a second; even Jerry West, who built multiple champions across a couple of generations with the Lakers, didn't get the same results in Memphis, trading away , procuring and building a club just good enough to get swept 12-0 from three consecutive first rounds. Everything about a GM is once removed, even twice or thrice removed, compared to coaching. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Jerry West upset with NBA officials May 14, 2009
Jerry West upset with inconsistency of officiating in playoffs - Dan Patrick ... Jerry West upset with inconsistency of officiating in playoffs ... Jerry West thinks NBA refs need to be more consistent. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Ewing baffled by non-call May 10, 2009
Hall of Famers such as Bill Russell, Bob Cousy, Magic Johnson, Isiah Thomas, and Jerry West had their ups and downs. But Ewing hopes to be judged on his own merits. (Boston Globe)
Lakers beat Rockets 108-94 to take 2-1 series lead May 10, 2009
He now has 3,928 career points in the postseason, just behind former Laker Jerry West, who had 4,457. Magic 117, Celtics 96. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Pisapia: 'Golden age of sports' open to debate May 7, 2009
Basketball, much like baseball, was loaded with overpowering candidates: Bill Russell, Jerry West, Elgin Baylor, Oscar Robertson and Bob Pettit. But the king of the court had to be Wilt Chamberlain. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Huff: Turn Vick loose with the dogs May 5, 2009
Huff was among the Southern Conference s first Hall of Fame class, a group that included some of the greats of their sport like golf s Arnold Palmer and basketball s Jerry West. Huff, the talkative, confident linebacker from West Virginia, is always ready with an opinion and Monday s gathering of inductees was no exception. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Justice Inducted Into Southern Conference Hall Of Fame May 5, 2009
The inaugural class features 10 of the greatest student-athletes to ever compete in the Southern Conference and includes Justice, Sam Huff (West Virginia), Arnold Palmer (Wake Forest), Jerry West (West Virginia), Megan Dunigan (Furman), Dick Groat (Duke), Melissa Morrison-Howard (Appalachian State), Adrian Peterson (Georgia Southern), Frank Selvy (Furman) and Valorie Whiteside (Appalachian State) ... Jerry West, Basketball (West Virginia, 1956-60) - A three-time All-American at West Virginia,... (Tarheelblue.com)
WPIAL Boys' Tennis Championships: Timko sisters capture AA title May 2, 2009
The Timkos' grandfather, Ronnie Retton, was the captain of West Virginia's 1959 NCAA runner-up basketball team that also featured Jerry West. And Karli and Tanya's older sister, Jaci, was a star softball player at Chartiers-Houston who won three WPIAL titles and is now having an excellent freshman season at Robert Morris. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Ex-Laker Cooper leaves WNBA to coach USC women May 2, 2009
Cooper is entering his eighth season as the Sparks' coach after starring with the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers during the team's "Showtime'' era of the 1980s.The 53-year-old coach has a 183-85 record with the Sparks, including WNBA championships in 2001 and 2002. He was the league's coach of the year in 2000, his first season.Cooper spent three seasons as a special assistant to then-Lakers general manager Jerry West from 1994-97. He spent 2005 as an assistant with the Denver Nuggets, including a... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Sparks' Cooper to become USC women's hoops coach May 2, 2009
Cooper spent three seasons as a special assistant to then-Lakers general manager Jerry West from 1994-97. He spent 2005 as an assistant with the Denver Nuggets, including a stint as interim coach. (USA Today -- Sports)
PG South: Char-Houston's Timko sisters pursue WPIAL boys' doubles title Apr 30, 2009
In fact, the bloodlines go back even further to grandfather Ronnie Retton, who teamed in the backcourt with Mountaineers basketball legend Jerry West. "It was definitely one of my dreams to play D-I ... and Marshall is a really good school," Karli said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Lakers beat Jazz 113-100 to win playoff opener Apr 20, 2009
"They'll need to at Staples Center.The Jazz were 15-26 on the road during the regular season, and the Lakers have now beaten them 10 in a row at home, including playoff games.Bryant spent the first quarter getting his teammates involved before putting his own mark on the game.His total gave Bryant 3,710 career postseason points, moving him past Magic Johnson and into ninth on the NBA's list. He trails only Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (4,070) and Jerry West (4,457) for most points in the playoffs with... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Lakers cruise past Jazz in NBA playoff opener Apr 20, 2009
Only Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (4,070) and Jerry West (4,457) have scored more points in the playoffs with the Lakers. Carlos Boozer led the Jazz with 27 points and Deron Williams added 16 points and a career playoff-high 17 assists. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Lakers force the tempo, jolt Jazz in postseason opener Apr 20, 2009
" They'll need to at Staples Center. The Jazz were 15-26 on the road during the regular season, and the Lakers have now beaten them 10 in a row at home, including playoff games. Bryant spent the first quarter getting his teammates involved before putting his own mark on the game. His total gave Bryant 3,710 career postseason points, moving him past Magic Johnson and into ninth on the NBA's list. He trails only Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (4,070) and Jerry West (4,457) for most points in the playoffs... (USA Today -- Sports)
NBA Roundup: 76ers stun Magic on Iguodala shot Apr 20, 2009
He trails only Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (4,070) and Jerry West (4,457) for most points in the playoffs with the Lakers. Hawks 90, Heat 64: With Josh Smith delivering one dunk after another and plenty of teammates chipping in, host Atlanta made Miami look like a one-man team, running Dwyane Wade and the Heat ragged for a blowout in Game 1 of their Eastern series. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Sixers stun Magic Apr 20, 2009
He trails only Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (4,070) and Jerry West (4,457) for most points in the playoffs with the Lakers. Carlos Boozer led the Jazz with 27 points, and Deron Williams added 16 points and a career playoff-high 17 assists. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Lakers cruise to series-opening win over Utah Apr 20, 2009
He trails only Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (4,070) and Jerry West (4,457) for most points in the playoffs with the Lakers. The Jazz outscored the Lakers 33-24 in the third quarter to trail 86-73 going into the final 12 minutes. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Bryant, Lakers take Game 1 at home against Jazz Apr 20, 2009
Only Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (4,070) and Jerry West (4,457) are ahead of Bryant on the Lakers' all-time playoff scoring list. LA won the season series with Utah, 2-1. (ABC 7 News, DC)
West, Huff Atop List of Greats Apr 17, 2009
Jerry West and Sam Huff, whose careers at WVU coincided with the school's membership in that league, will attend and be honored for their legacies and contributions to the league ... Jerry West, Basketball (West Virginia, 1956-60) A three-time All-American at West Virginia, Jerry West was a two-time SoCon Male Athlete of the Year honoree and was twice named the conferences Basketball Player of the Year. (BlueGoldNews.com)
NBA agent highlights career Apr 9, 2009
He also told several stories from his time in the NBA, bringing up names such as Jerry West, Allen Iverson, John Chaney, and his most high profile client, LeBron James. Rose's speech provided audience members expert advice on the industry. (Daily Orange, NY)
Player of the year Griffin entering NBA draft Apr 8, 2009
" Griffin helped the Sooners win 30 games in a season for only the fifth time in school history, shattering the school records for double-doubles and rebounds along the way. He said it was now time to take his game to the next level. Exclusive Company Blake Griffin had 30 double-doubles this season at Oklahoma. That's second only to David Robinson for a single season in NCAA history. Player, School Double-doubles David Robinson, Navy 31 Blake Griffin, Oklahoma 30 Xavier McDaniel, Wichita State... (ESPN -- Basketball News)
OFF THE MARK: Hoops HOF class leaves us wanting more Apr 7, 2009
As chosen, though, this year's class is only "in the argument," along with the Class of 1980, which also included three gold medalists: Jerry Lucas, Oscar Robertson and Jerry West. There have been several other fine classes welcomed to the banks of the Connecticut River over the years. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
