Piece by piece, putting it together Oct 21, 2009
Brady coming out of Sunday s game early reminded some of the night in Utah when Larry Bird sat down even though he was one steal removed from a quadruple-double. Today would have been the off-day at Fenway. (Boston Globe)
Kings of the court Oct 18, 2009
In this exclusive excerpt from their forthcoming book, Larry Bird and Magic Johnson recount their rivalry during the 1984 NBA Finals ... Larry Bird had happened ... Three miles from Magic s hotel, in a team van driven by the Celtics assistant equipment manager, Joe Corky Qatato, Larry Bird and teammate Quinn Buckner were mired in the celebratory traffic. (Boston Globe)
From Paris, he lights up Army Oct 18, 2009
I remember Larry Bird and Magic Johnson when they first broke into the [NBA] and they were breaking a lot of people s noses with passes just because they weren t ready for it. Friday night] he made a couple of passes that guys just weren t ready for. (Boston Globe)
Mix-and-match relief working for Phillies Oct 16, 2009
LOS ANGELES -- Rick Pitino once attempted to motivate his struggling Boston Celtics team by reminding them that Larry Bird, Kevin McHale and Robert Parish weren't going to be walking into the clubhouse to save the day. Along these same lines, Phillies manager Charlie Manuel doesn't have to tell his defending world champs that Billy Wagner, Steve Bedrosian and Tug McGraw aren't going to be storming out of the bullpen whenever he needs some assistance during the postseason. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
NBA Sets Its Sights on Britain Oct 15, 2009
That year, Larry Bird and "Magic" Johnson joined the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers respectively. The duo helped improve the fortunes of the teams, each of which won more than 60 games that season. (BusinessWeek)
On track with Katie and Suri Oct 15, 2009
During a book party this week at literary agent Helen Rees s high-rise apartment, Luntz took time out to tell us about his recent trip to China with Larry Bird. I ve done some work with the Pacers on fan experience, and so they invited me to go with them to China, said Luntz, whose new book, What Americans Really Want. (Boston Globe)
Ind. St. » Oct 13, 2009
Sure, Larry Bird is part of the school's past. Larry Legend led the Sycamores to a near-perfect season and to an epic 1979 NCAA Tournament title game against Michigan State, a match-up that elevated college basketball to a higher level. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Vote on greatest basketball player of all time Oct 13, 2009
The candidates are Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Larry Bird, Kobe Bryant, Wilt Chamberlain, LeBron James, Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, George Mikan, Yao Ming, Dirk Nowitzki, Hakeem Olajuwon, Oscar Robertson, David Robinson, Bill Russell and Jerry West. Don't see your favorite player. (MSNBC -- Sports)
* Potent Pacers top Denver Nuggets in first NBA game Oct 9, 2009
The highly anticipated showdown saw more than its share of local celebrities, as well as having league commissioner David Stern and NBA legend Larry Bird (serving as the Pacers president of Basketball Operations) in attendance. It lived up to its hype as the sellout crowd was treated to some action from top stars that included a two-handed slam dunk by Nuggets Chris Andersen in the second quarter and three straight three-pointers by Pacers standout Danny Granger to jumpstart the Indiana... (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
* Sellout crowd to watch first NBA game in Taipei Oct 8, 2009
We will focus our effort on defense this year, since our offense has been doing quite well, and hopefully that will help us get back to the playoffs this year, Pacers president of basketball operations and NBA legend Larry Bird told the Taipei Times yesterday. To present Taiwanese fans with an authentic NBA game experience, league officials arranged to have the entire playing court flown into Taipei from the US, from the wooden floor and the players bench to the goalposts. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
A Story Of Effort - Cliff Matthews Oct 8, 2009
NBA great Larry Bird once said, "I've got a theory that if you give 100 percent all of the time, somehow things will work out in the end." Junior defensive end is the embodiment of hard work and effort. Having played in all 29 games over the past two seasons making 26 consecutive starts, Matthews has become an integral part of a Carolina defense that currently ranks fourth in the SEC in total defense. (Uscsports.com)
A Blog-Z state of mind? Oct 6, 2009
You could put Matt Freije on this squad and we d hear about how he s shooting lights out and better than Larry Bird. I find it amazing people keep commenting about JCraw s passing when the guy almost averaged as many APG as our starting PG last year. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Knicks tout shooting star Oct 2, 2009
That's high praise in a sport that's produced the likes of Reggie Miller, Ray Allen and Larry Bird. D'Antoni was asked about his claim again on Wednesday morning after the Knicks practiced at Skidmore College. (Albany Times Union)
Winchester star reborn Sep 26, 2009
The problem was, I just had such small hands, said Sarkodie-Mensah, who idolized Larry Bird. I could blow by anyone on the court, but I had no handle. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Pacers extend coach O'Brien through 2010-11 Sep 26, 2009
Pacers president Larry Bird said he feels the team is moving in the right direction. The Pacers have missed the playoffs in the first two years of O'Brien's tenure, with identical 36-46 records. (ESPN -- Basketball)
Fever beat Shock 79-75 to force Game 3 Sep 26, 2009
Pacers Sports and Entertainment president Larry Bird has purchased the entire balcony 9,000 seats for Saturday's game. Free tickets will be available for Fever fans starting at 10 a.m., with a maximum of eight per person. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Pacers extend O'Brien's contract Sep 26, 2009
Pacers president Larry Bird said he feels the team is moving in the right direction. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Knicks bring back Robinson, Lee Sep 26, 2009
"We are very happy to get the option done on Jim's contract," said Larry Bird, president of Pacers basketball operations. "When I interviewed Jim for this job, he was committed to everything we want to do. We both feel we're moving in the right direction." The Pacers have compiled identical records of 36-46 in the two seasons under O'Brien. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Larry Bird buys 9,000 tickets for Fever game Sep 26, 2009
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -Larry Bird has bought 9,000 tickets for the Indiana Fever's Eastern Conference finals game Saturday night. The Fever will host the decisive Game 3 against the Detroit Shock at Conseco Fieldhouse. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Downs and distance Sep 25, 2009
For the love of Larry Bird, go Sycamores. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Indiana State: 0 wins but no negativity Sep 25, 2009
Indiana State, the school best-known for producing NBA Hall of Famer Larry Bird, is back in the headlines with the longest losing streak in Division I football at 30 games. By Mike Lopresti, Gannett The losing streak is now 30. (USA Today -- Sports)
Indiana St 'ashamed' of 30-game losing streak Sep 24, 2009
Indiana State, best known for producing NBA Hall of Famer Larry Bird, is back in the spotlight because it has the longest active losing streak in Division I football. Only four other Division I programs can claim losing streaks at least as long as the Sycamores': Prairie View A&M, which lost a record 80 consecutive games from 1989-98; Columbia, which lost 44 straight from '83-'88; Northwestern, which holds the FBS (or Division I-A) record at 34; and St. Francis (Pa. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Men's Basketball to hold annual dinner and raffle at Stadium Grille on Friday Sep 23, 2009
Raffle items include memorabilia signed by pro athletes such as Larry Bird, Albert Pujols and Walt Frazier. Also available is a framed and autographed 2009 Team USA men's basketball collage and two sets of SIU Arena bleachers that have been autographed by the program's last four head coaches. (Siusalukis.com)
Preseason Putts: The Pacers Take Time Out On The Links For Foundation Sep 23, 2009
"I was talking to Larry Bird today, and we just can't wait to start practice. We're watching our guys go down five on five, without being able to coach them. It's not a thing of beauty when they're on their own.". Indiana Pacers pre-season action begins on October 2nd, when Pacers host the Chicago Bulls. (FOX59, IN)
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)
Utah Will Host 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball First and Second Rounds Sep 22, 2009
Also factored in were venues and cities that have served as the backdrop to great tournament moments, including the 1979 "Dream Match-Up" featuring Indiana State's Larry Bird and Michigan State's Magic Johnson in the Huntsman Center. Along with Salt Lake City, Auburn Hills, Mich. (Utahutes.com)
Pacers co-owner eulogized as philanthropic man Sep 19, 2009
Clinton, former Vice President Al Gore, basketball stars Larry Bird and , and NBA Commissioner David Stern were among about 2,000 mourners who attended Simon's funeral at Congregation Beth-El Zedeck. "He made a lot of money, but he didn't sit on it," Clinton said. (ESPN -- Basketball)
Forget Me Not Sep 18, 2009
Pacers president Larry Bird said Jones was the first free agent Indiana pursued last summer because of his ability to defend, something the team was looking to address. But coach Jim O'Brien's offense also looks to be a perfect marriage with Jones' game, which thrives in an open system that allows him more freedom to drive to the basket and draw contact. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Timberwolves ink Pavlovic Sep 18, 2009
"Luther is a guy we have had our eye on," Larry Bird, the club's president of basketball operations, said in a statement released by the team. "He can shoot, he has speed and quickness and he will fit in well in our up-tempo game. I think he's going to be a good addition to our basketball team." The Illinois product was released by the Rockets in February of this past season after four relatively productive seasons in Houston. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Celtics co-owner announcing campaign at team arena Sep 18, 2009
Outside the news conference room were life-sized statutes of Celtics great Larry Bird and Bruins legend Bobby Orr. In a television ad blitz starting Friday morning, he introduces himself to voters and says, "I'm running for Senate because I believe we need a new way of doing business in Washington.". (MSNBC -- Sports)
Late Mel Simon was Pacers' savior Sep 17, 2009
Pacers President of Basketball Operations Larry Bird, an Indiana native, said he'll miss Simon. "Melvin was a very dear friend and golfing buddy," Bird said in a statement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Eye Of The Storm Sep 17, 2009
Larry Bird maintains Pacers plan amid growing unrest among fans - NBA - SI.com ... Larry Bird has received an increasing amount of criticism from Pacers fans ... Larry Bird's increasingly regular trips to the draft lottery have made him a target of ridicule for impatient Pacers fans. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Speech was real Jordan Sep 15, 2009
He talks trash like nobody's business (as did Larry Bird). It is not enough to say Jordan has a competitive streak. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Jordan soars into basketball Hall of Fame Sep 13, 2009
The World Link : Jordan soars into basketball Hall of Fame. Jordan soars into basketball Hall of Fame. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Emotional Jordan takes place in hall Sep 12, 2009
--- Michael Jordan, often considered the best player ever, took his place alongside basketball's other greats. And he never forgot anyone who motivated him to get there. (The Augusta Chronicle)
NBA's 'Air' Jordan in rare company in Hall of Fame Sep 12, 2009
Pundits who predicted that Jordan, though a great player, would never win like Larry Bird or Magic Johnson, were particularly motivating. "I had to listen to all that, and that put so much wood on that fire that it kept me each and every day trying to get better as a basketball player," Jordan said. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Jordan joins Stockton, Robinson in Hall induction Sep 12, 2009
Jordan reaches new heights with place in Hall - NBA - SI.com. Posted: Friday September 11, 2009 7:55PM; Updated: Friday September 11, 2009 11:00PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Francona reflects on managing Jordan Sep 12, 2009
While most New Englanders remember Jordan for some of his epic duels with Larry Bird and the Boston Celtics, Red Sox manager Terry Francona had a far closer connection with the megastar. Remember Jordan's first retirement in 1993, when he pursued a professional baseball career. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Jordan Inducted into NBA Hall of Fame Sep 12, 2009
Player Widely Considered Game's Best Joined by Four Other Basketball Greats. Former Chicago Bulls and Washington Wizards guard Michael Jordan wipes tears from his eyes as his presenter Hall of Fame NBA player David Thompson looks on during Jordan's enshrinement ceremony into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Mass. (CBS News)
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)
Jordan highlights Hall of Fame class Sep 12, 2009
By The Associated Press Saturday, September 12, 2009. Michael Jordan was the best, no doubt about it. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Air Jordan reaches new heights in Hall Sep 12, 2009
4:26 a.m. Saturday, September 12, 2009. Air Jordan reaches new heights with place in Hall. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
BASKETBALL Jordan looks back as he jumps into Hall Sep 12, 2009
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New heights for His Airness Sep 12, 2009
Air Jordan reaches new heights with place in Hall. Article:Air Jordan reaches new heights with place in Hall:/n/a/2009/09/10/sports/s132503D71. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Jordan trying to find his comfort zone Sep 12, 2009
And we learned that Jordan owns a motorcycle racing team, that he considers his baseball experiment positive, and a pivotal moment in his NBA career was hearing Larry Bird s compliments following Jordan s exhilarating 63-point playoff performance at Boston Garden in 1986 ... When you look at it up to the point, so many media guys were saying, Yeah, he s good but he s not in the same class as Magic Johnson and Larry Bird ... But that game, I earned Larry Bird s respect, Jordan said. (Boston Globe)
Jordan thanks motivators Sep 12, 2009
The media said I was good but not as good as Magic, Larry Bird, and I had to listen to you guys. That added so much to the fire. (Boston Globe)
Jordan will get final accolade with Hall induction Sep 12, 2009
Hall of Fame: Michael Jordan gets final accolade with induction - ESPN. Updated: September 11, 2009, 10:49 PM ET. (ABC News)
Rarefied Air Sep 11, 2009
Larry Bird and Magic Johnson are two of the best players in the NBA and they don t have shoes, Peterson said. Now I look back on it, if I had any money to buy some stock, I probably wouldn t be coaching now. (Boston Globe)
The Hall awaits Sep 11, 2009
Hall to welcome 4 greats and the greatest - NBA- nbcsports. Hall to welcome 4 greats and the greatest. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Jordan flies to top of NBA summit Sep 11, 2009
Said Larry Bird, one of Jordan's legendary contemporaries: "Michael could get to places on the court that no one else has ever gotten to.". It has been extremely difficult for Jordan to let go of his playing days, to give up breathing the rare Air he alone inhabited. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Collins is plugged into this year’s Hall class Sep 10, 2009
Isiah Thomas had a tremendous supporting cast in Detroit, Magic Johnson had the same in LA, and Larry Bird with Boston. Michael had to do so much as a young player to help the Bulls be competitive. (Boston Globe)
Opinion: Even Jordan must learn the hardest lesson Sep 9, 2009
Larry Bird was a better pure shooter. Magic Johnson was a better passer. (MSNBC -- Sports)
SteveAschburnerInside The NBA Bruce Bowen has created a legacy that exceeds his career. Sep 5, 2009
Anytime a multitalented frontcourt player taller than 6-foot-8 comes along -- whether it's Detlef Schrempf, , or -- the phrase "Larry Bird-type" gets tossed out there by somebody. Usually, somebody is wrong. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Big East Football Preview Sep 3, 2009
The Sycamores held a 17-0 lead in the first quarter, but were unable to snap a 26-game losing streak that dates to the 2006 season Quincy scored the tying touchdown with 43 seconds left in the fourth quarter, missed what would have been the go-ahead PAT, but forced a turnover to start overtime before winning on its first OT possession Indiana State has now lost 27 straight games the longest streak in Division I and brings a 28-game road skein into Saturdays matchup against... (BlueGoldNews.com)
Mets Inbox: Where to find help? Sep 1, 2009
To me, his contributions to the Phillies are comparable to those Kevin McHale made to the Celtics when Larry Bird was at his highest profile. I wouldn't expect to see either player traded. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Now it’s the Dee League Aug 30, 2009
Brown joined the Celtics when Larry Bird, Kevin McHale, and Robert Parish were just past their peak, and after 56- and 51-win seasons, the team experienced some difficult times ... Then, Larry Bird and Julius Erving and Magic Johnson took it to another level, and then Michael Jordan. (Boston Globe)
Coming home ... Aug 25, 2009
Or, let s take a look at the watershed moment in NCAA basketball when Michigan State got past Indiana State in the 1979 national championship game one year before Magic Johnson and Larry Bird. set out to make themselves legends in the NBA.. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
McKinney kids kick back on a trip to Europe Aug 25, 2009
For those more familiar with sports in the United States, Fanatico compared Hill to Roger Staubach or Larry Bird. Hill started United FC in McKinney to give area players a place to learn the English style of soccer. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Scheyer & Singler Named To Wooden Watch List Aug 20, 2009
0 GPA. Previous winners include such notables as Larry Bird ('79), Michael Jordan ('84), ('97), and ('09). of Tennessee won the Women's Wooden Award in 2007 and 2008. (TheDevilsDen.com)
Varnado named Wooden Award candidate Aug 20, 2009
0 GPA. Previous winners include such notables as Larry Bird ('79), Michael Jordan ('84), Tim Duncan ('97) and Blake Griffin ('09). "It's an honor just to be included in this list," said the 6-foot-9, 230-pound Varnado, who averaged a team-high 12. (Mississippi State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Amazing HORSE shot Aug 20, 2009
By the time Larry Bird and Michael Jordan started calling bank off the scoreboard and through windows, well, there wasn't much question the shots were made in the editing room, not on the court. Denis Clemente's shot, the one that generated 5,000 views in one day on YouTube. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
•Whom would you pick as best athlete of all-time? Aug 18, 2009
He dominated sports in a way that Joe Montana, Larry Bird, Jack Nicklaus and Muhammad Ali had in decades before. They were the best. (The Daily Journal)
Nation's Longest Losing Streak On T... Aug 18, 2009
Basketball great Larry Bird starred for Indiana State, and led the Sycamores to the 1979 NCAA finals. Fewer people know that basketball s John Wooden coached at Indiana State for three seasons before moving on to his legendary career at UCLA.. (Suite101.com)
Spurred into action Aug 16, 2009
With three years left on his contract, he has already logged more time than Larry Bird, Charles Barkley, Isiah Thomas, and Dominique Wilkins. Garnett would have reached 40,000 a while ago if he had (a) stayed in Minnesota, where he played major minutes or (b) not been injured in each of his two seasons with the Celtics. (Boston Globe)
Steve AschburnerINSIDE THE NBA Aug 5, 2009
Auerbach spent the sixth pick in the '78 draft on Indiana State's Larry Bird, knowing his Celtics would have to wait a full year for Bird (a junior eligible by rules at that time) to leave school. It proves to be worth the wait. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
