Chicago native, rapper and actor, Common is big on his hometown teams including the Chicago Bears and Chicago Bulls. Black Monday saw a few head coaches let go which means the coaching carousel will commence. Bears head coach Marc Trestman was fired as well as New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan. When asked if Ryan should become the new head coach of the Bears, here’s what Common had to say.
NBA: Flu Season? Derrick Rose Out Sick Against Knicks
Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose is sitting out Thursday night’s game against the New York Knicks because of an illness…
NBA: Carmelo Anthony Doesn’t Regret Re-signing With Knicks Instead of Bulls, “What’s done is done”
Everyone knew once Carmelo Anthony re-signed with the New York Knicks instead of the Chicago Bulls, it was a bad decision. As the season progresses however and the Knicks continue with the worst start in franchise history while the Bulls are championship contenders, his decision looks even worse. So does Anthony regret regret re-signing with Knicks? Nope, or so he says.
(Video) NBA: Dirk Nowitzki Says Kirk Hinrich’s Late Game Foul ‘One of the Dumber’ He’s Seen in 17 Years
The Mavericks won a 132-129 double-overtime thriller in Chicago on Tuesday, but the Bulls probably feel like they should have won it in regulation. Leading by three, Kirk Hinrich fouled Monta Ellis behind the three-point line with 1.2 seconds remaining. It’s the smart play, allowing two free throws instead of a potentially game-tying shot — provided the foul is committed on the floor before a shot can be attempted. Hinrich waited too long, however, and Ellis was able to get into his shooting motion as he was fouled. The result was three free throws, and Ellis sank them all to force the first of two overtime sessions.
(Video) NBA: Knicks Carmelo “Made In NY” Sneak Peek Pt. 1
NY Knicks’ star, Carmelo Anthony, provided exclusive insight to his life as a free agent. He reveals, Chicago “had been the number one choice.” However, fans, media and other reasons persuaded his decision to stay in New York, despite showing such strong favor towards the Chicago Bulls originally. Hit the jump for exclusive sneak peek on Melo spilling the beans on how he had been torn in between the two choices!
NBA: Say What? Carmelo Anthony Says Chicago Was “Perfect” For Him
Chicago must not of been so perfect cause Carmelo Anthony is still wearing the blue and orange of the Knicks, but the fact that he is speaking about it now has to make you wonder if he is regretting his choice. Carmelo had the world at his fingers this summer as he went on a free agent tour, focusing on the Knicks, Chicago and Houston. The Knicks could pay him about $30 million more than any other team, so he took the money and stayed in NY, despite them being a mediocre team at best.
