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Gregg Popovich won't rejoin San Antonio Spurs as coach this season

NBA // 1 month ago

Gregg Popovich won't rejoin San Antonio Spurs as coach this season

Hall of Famer Gregg Popovich won't return to the sidelines for the San Antonio Spurs this season, but hopes to "return to coaching in the future," he announced Thursday.

Marlins' Skip Schumaker studying Erik Spoelstra, calls Heat coach 'best in sports'

MLB // 1 year ago

Marlins' Skip Schumaker studying Erik Spoelstra, calls Heat coach 'best in sports'

New coaches crave education, but the Miami Marlins' Skip Schumaker doesn't often stray far for knowledge. He yearns to learn everything about the Miami Heat's Erik Spoelstra, who he calls the "best coach in sports."

Warriors beat Celtics in Game 6, win 4th NBA title in Stephen Curry era

NBA // 2 years ago

Warriors beat Celtics in Game 6, win 4th NBA title in Stephen Curry era

Behind another vintage Stephen Curry performance, the Golden State Warriors closed out the Boston Celtics 103-90 in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night for their fourth championship in the past eight seasons.

Early-season snowstorm snarls travel throughout Rocky Mountains

U.S. News // 3 years ago

Early-season snowstorm snarls travel throughout Rocky Mountains

The first widespread snowstorm of the season blanketed the Intermountain West over the weekend and through the first part of the week, causing disruptions from the mountains of Montana to the rim of the Grand Canyon.

Calm coach Tyronn Lue gives poise to new-look Clippers

NBA // 4 years ago

Calm coach Tyronn Lue gives poise to new-look Clippers

Adversity strikes often this season for the Los Angeles Clippers and players think Tyronn Lue is the perfect coach to help them handle the tribulations.

'Last Dance': Michael Jordan tears up talking about Bulls teammates

NBA // 4 years ago

'Last Dance': Michael Jordan tears up talking about Bulls teammates

Michael Jordan was brought to tears in one of the latest episodes of "The Last Dance" when asked to describe his relationship with his Chicago Bulls teammates.

Draymond Green: Kevin Durant was' 'elephant in the room' for Warriors last year

NBA // 5 years ago

Draymond Green: Kevin Durant was' 'elephant in the room' for Warriors last year

Draymond Green says Kevin Durant was the "elephant in the room" during his final season with the Golden State Warriors and should have told the team sooner about his intentions to leave in free agency.

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Top News // 5 years ago

On Sept. 17, 1978, Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin signed the Camp David Accords.

Tex Winter: NBA coaching legend dead at 96

NBA // 6 years ago

Tex Winter: NBA coaching legend dead at 96

Tex Winter -- NBA coaching legend and the architect of the triangle offense -- died at 96 years old late Wednesday.

Former Cavs GM Griffin said to be on Pistons' radar

NBA // 6 years ago

Former Cavs GM Griffin said to be on Pistons' radar

Former Cleveland Cavaliers GM David Griffin is among those being considered for the Detroit Pistons' top basketball executive opening, according to a source.

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That kind of disparity we don't like in ball games
Jackson, Lakers fined for public complaint May 26, 2009

I've been in touch with the family and they feel relatively at ease with the situation, as difficult as it could have been
Report: Tex Winter suffers stroke Apr 26, 2009

We're not happy about it obviously but this is what we go through in an NBA season
Lakers guard undergoes left knee surgery Dec 24, 2008

In three months, he should be 100 percent and ready to play
Lakers center Bynum has knee surgery May 22, 2008

I enjoy working with the players and staff of this team, as well as management and ownership
Phil Jackson signs one-year extension Dec 12, 2007

As player:

As coach:

Philip Douglas "Phil" Jackson (born September 17, 1945) is a retired American professional basketball coach and player. Jackson is widely considered one of the greatest coaches in the history of the National Basketball Association (NBA). His reputation was established as head coach of the Chicago Bulls from 1989 through 1998; during his tenure, Chicago won six NBA titles. His next team, the Los Angeles Lakers, won five NBA titles from 2000 to 2010. In total, Jackson has won 11 NBA titles as a coach, surpassing the previous record of nine set by Red Auerbach. He holds the record for the most championships in NBA history as a player and a head coach, after breaking the tie between Bill Russell and him when the Los Angeles Lakers won the 2009 NBA Finals. Jackson was a player on the 1970 and 1973 NBA champion New York Knicks.

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