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Truly, the Most Interesting Man in the World

Jonathan Goldsmith is not a household name. His Dos Equis beer commercials, however, have made him a familiar face. Spend a little time with the man behind the ads, and you learn there is a common bond between the character and the man himself. The following is a list of some of his more memorable life experiences: *...

After Winning 11th Title, Phil Jackson Still Unsure of Future

LOS ANGELES -- Phil Jackson staggered off the stage following his post-game interview. The Lakers just hope he also won't be limping off into the sunset. After winning one for the toe with his 11th NBA championship ring, Jackson didn't want to talk much about whether he will return next season as Lakers coach. But...

Great Players or Coaching? Jackson's Legacy Still Questioned

LOS ANGELES -- So what does Phil Jackson have to do, win 15 titles? Twenty? The Lakers coach has championship rings for every one of his fingers, and by late Thursday night he might have to start on his toes. If the Lakers defeat Boston in Game 7 of the NBA Finals at the Staples Center, he would earn an 11th...

John Wooden Remembered at NBA Finals

LOS ANGELES -- Brian Scalabrine went to USC, UCLA's archrival. But all the Boston forward could do was say touching things Thursday night about legendary Bruins coach John Wooden. "I don't think there's anybody out there who hated John Wooden,'' Scalabrine said. The Celtics and the Lakers played Game 1 of the NBA Finals...

When Rookie Met Sophomore

To some, it is an adventure. To others, a way of life. For those who call the furthest reaches of the mind, and basketball, their home, nothing on All-Star Weekend can top the effervescent tingle provided by the Rookie/Sophomore Challenge. It has had several names, and known many faces. Many times, greats-in-the-making...

Background on red auerbach

Arnold Jacob "Red" Auerbach (September 20, 1917 – October 28, 2006) was an American basketball coach of the Washington Capitols, the Tri-Cities Blackhawks and the Boston Celtics.

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