The story of how Michael Jordan and Nike changed the shoe business has been turned into a Hollywood film. Here's the real story, culled from Michael Jordan:The Life, by Roland Lazenby, one of the best biographies ever written about Jordan. Sonny Vaccaro and his college roommate started the Dapper Dan Roundball Classic in the early sixties. It was a tournament for top … [Read more...] about Jordan and Nike
Duke – Carolina, The Rivalry of Rivalries
For the first time since 2003, neither Mike Krzyzweski nor Roy Williams will be on the benches. Jon Schayer and Hubert Davis have taken over their respective programs. Say what you want about Bears vs Packers, Yankees-Red Sox, or Michigan and Ohio State. They've got nothing on Duke - North Carolina. A rivalry truly has meaning when both teams are at the top of their … [Read more...] about Duke – Carolina, The Rivalry of Rivalries
2022 Bears Rookie Minicamp
Dominique Robinson, Braxton Jones, and Ja'Tyre Carter met with the media ahead of practice on Saturday, May 7th during rookie minicamp. There was a particularly poignant moment when Carter described the spiritual presence of his older brother, who was killed in a car accident. Several reporters asked about this significant part of Cater's life. Here's how it went. Who … [Read more...] about 2022 Bears Rookie Minicamp
Chicago Bears Select 11 Players in 2022 NFL Draft
When Ryan Poles took over as general manager earlier this year, he pledged to rebuild the Chicago Bears from the ground up, and take advantage of the NFL Draft. Gone are Allen Robinson, Andy Dalton, and Khalil Mack. This past weekend, he made good on the promise. Despite having no first round selections, the Bears wheeled and dealed to end up with eleven picks in total, … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears Select 11 Players in 2022 NFL Draft
Chicago Bears announce Piccolo Winners, Prepare for 2022 NFL Draft
Herbert, Quinn named as Brian Piccolo Award winners, Ryan Poles meets with the media in advance of the NFL Draft. The Chicago Bears have announced that and rookie running back Khalil Herbert and veteran outside linebacker Robert Quinn were selected by their teammates as the 2021 Brian Piccolo Award winners. The Piccolo Award has been voted on and given to … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears announce Piccolo Winners, Prepare for 2022 NFL Draft