Podcast appearances and mentions of Robert Parish

Former NBA Slam Dunk Champion, former Boston Celtic and 12 year NBA veteran Dee Brown joins Bobbito Garcia and Eric Newman for this episode of B-Ball Radio. Brown shares his Florida basketball origins, memories of his rookie year with the Celtics in 1991, shooting contests with Larry Bird, signing with Reebok, becoming Captain of the Raptors with Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady as teammates, being the father of WNBA stand out Lexie Brown and much more in this dynamic interview.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob and Gary Tanguay discuss the latest episode of the MAX Docuseries 'Celtics City.' Bob gives his stories from behind the 1980-83 Celtics, the acquisition of Robert Parish, and much more! Plus, Bob answers your email questions! The Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman Podcast is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America's No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash. Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 when you play $5! PrizePicks, run your game! Go to https://PrizePicks.com/CLNS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

En el Radar de hoy vemos uno de los bombazos deportivos de la temporada: Bill Chisholm, socio gerente de Symphony Technology Group, se hace con la franquicia verde por 6100 millones de dólares. Para entender la magnitud de esta venta, es la operación deportiva más costosa de la historia. Supera por 50 millones a la compra de Washington Commanders de la NFL hecha por el co-fundador de la firma de capital privado Apollo Global Management. Dentro de la NBA, son dos mil millones de dólares más que las adquisiciones que se hicieron en 2023, con las ventas de las franquicias Phoenix Suns y Dallas Mavericks. ¿Cuáles son los planes para los próximos años? El negocio es redondo para el que era hasta la semana pasada el dueño de los Celtics: Wyc Grousbeck compró el equipo en 2002 por solo 360 millones. Grousbeck supo aprovechar el mal momento que atravesaba Boston, ya que la franquicia llevaba sin levantar el anillo desde 1986. Además, con la retirada de Larry Bird y de otros jugadores capitales de los ochenta como Kevin McHale, Robert Parish o Dennis Johnson, los Celtics deambularon sin rumbo durante la década de los noventa, sin mucha suerte en el draft. ¿Qué piensa Grousbeck del nuevo dueño? ¿Y qué hay de la plantilla? Ya se sabe que estas decisiones pueden generar malestar en los equipos. Ya ha quedado claro que es un gran fan de la ciudad y del equipo pero a nadie se le escapa que la NBA vive el momento más boyante de su historia. De hecho, Adam Silver, comisionado de la liga, llegó a un acuerdo con la NBC-Comcas, Amazon Prime Video y Disney para la emisión de partidos en los próximos once años. La NBA recibirá de los tres 76.000 millones de dólares. Todos quieren un trozo de la tarta y parecen que no son conscientes de la bajada de audiencia que ha tenido la liga: las finales del año pasado las vieron 11 millones de espectadores, un 3% menos que el año anterior. Además, el comisionado sigue dándole vueltas al tema del All Star. La expectación con el partido de las estrellas es cada vez menor: en 2025 vieron el partido fue 4,7 millones de espectadores, la segunda peor audiencia de la historia. Los Boston Celtics aterrizaron en la NBA en el año 1946 pero no es hasta la década de los cincuenta cuando la franquicia empieza a hacerse un nombre con la llegada del entrenador y posterior ejecutivo Red Auerbach. En el año 56 draftea al que puede ser seguramente el jugador más influyente de la historia del equipo: Bill Russel, que junto a otros jugadores como Cousy, Havlicek o Sam y K.C Jones ganaron ocho anillos consecutivos, once desde el 57 hasta el 69.

Join Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman as they dive deep into the storied history of the Boston Celtics, focusing on the dynamic and sometimes tumultuous 1980s era. In this episode, they discuss the legendary figures like Larry Bird, Robert Parish, and Cedric Maxwell, revealing the complexities of their relationships and the challenges they faced both on and off the court. Bob shares insights from Bill Simmons' recent docuseries, highlighting the conflicts that arose from contracts and personal egos among these star athletes. The conversation also touches on Bird's leadership style and its impact on team dynamics, as well as a heartfelt tribute to WNBA icon Diana Taurasi, celebrating her incredible 20-year career. Tune in for an engaging discussion that honors the past while reflecting on the present state of basketball! 0:00 - Bill Simmons' series 2:49 - Larry Bird Museum 4:56 - Robert Parish's skill 6:07 - Cedric Maxwell's importance 7:11 - Larry's criticism of teammates 8:34 - Larry's work ethic 10:09 - Larry's upbringing 11:14 - Dennis Johnson's finals 12:57 - Diana Taurasi retires 14:41 - Celebrating her career Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

B-Ball Radio continues to look back at some of the most impactful single season teams in NBA history as Bobbito & E-New highlight the lasting impact of the '86 Celtics & '87 Lakers while also looking ahead to the NBA Cup Quarter Final match-ups as eight teams now have their eyes on the NBA In-Season Tournament Championship.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Decimosexto programa dedicado a la temporada 1985-86 de la NBA en el que continuamos el repaso de la fase regular de todos los equipos. En este analizamos a los Boston Celtics; tanto las expectativas como el desarrollo del curso, los movimientos en la plantilla, el ataque y la defensa, los jugadores, las estadísticas individuales y colectivas, y algunas curiosidades. K. C. Jones mantuvo al quinteto estelar liderado por Larry Bird (MVP por tercera campaña consecutiva). El segundo espada fue Kevin McHale, quien no paraba de progresar, y el tercer pilar fue Robert Parish. La pareja exterior (Dennis Johnson y Danny Ainge) ayudó a que el equipo obtuviera el mejor récord de la liga. Las dos nuevas incorporaciones ayudaron desde el banquillo, Jerry Sichting jugando como base-escolta y Bill Walton siendo el pívot suplente (mejor sexto hombre de la liga). También como suplente rindió bien el tirador Scott Wedman. Hablamos sobre todo lo anterior y mucho más. ------ Contacto y redes: - iVoox (Era baloncesto): https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-era-baloncesto_sq_f1687000_1.html - XLS con todos los audios: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1k9YiJkMkIMwONwX1onZZTBHBffYVtnlgT2oBebypG0A - Twitter: @erabaloncesto - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@erabaloncesto - Blog: https://erabaloncesto.home.blog - erabaloncesto@gmail.com ------ Sintonía: - Cornflowers (Dee Yan-Key): freemusicarchive.org/music/Dee_Yan-Key/Vacation_Days/01-Dee_Yan-Key-Cornflowers ------ Creado y presentado por José Manuel Gómez y Manuel Álvarez López. Publicado el 24 de noviembre de 2024.

GDP Script/ Top Stories for August 30th Publish Date: August 30th   From the BG AD Group Studio, Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Friday, August 30th and Happy 71st Birthday to NBA player Robert Parish. ***08.30.24 – BIRTHDAY – ROBERT PARISH*** I'm Keith Ippolito and here are your top stories presented by Gwinnett KIA Mall of Georgia. Man accused of killing pregnant ex-girlfriend released on bond Gwinnett Sheriff Makes 47 Arrests in Surenos Gang Investigation Lawrenceville Teen Earns Girl Scout Gold Award By Helping Pediatric Patients All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe! Break 1: KIA MOG   STORY 1: Man accused of killing pregnant ex-girlfriend released on bond Jesus Monroy, a 20-year-old Snellville man, was released on $56,000 bond after being charged with the murder of his pregnant 16-year-old ex-girlfriend, Mia Campos, and her unborn child. Superior Court Judge Karen Beyers set the bond, which led to Monroy's release early Thursday. He faces charges including malice murder, feticide, and aggravated assault related to Campos' death on July 14. Gwinnett County District Attorney Patsy Austin-Gatson expressed disappointment with the bond decision, citing the severity of the crime and the loss of both mother and child. Monroy's defense argued for bond, citing his lack of prior convictions and offering conditions like house arrest and GPS monitoring. STORY 2:  Gwinnett Sheriff Makes 47 Arrests in Surenos Gang Investigation The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office announced 47 arrests connected to the Surenos gang after a nine-month investigation. The probe, which involved surveillance, undercover operations, and collaboration with various agencies, revealed the gang's ties to Mexican drug cartels and their activities in firearm and narcotics trafficking. Authorities seized over $300,000 in cash, 14 firearms, nearly 200 kilos of methamphetamine, 37 kilos of cocaine, and 300 fentanyl pills. Charges include narcotics trafficking, illegal firearm possession, and racketeering. The investigation involved numerous partner agencies and underscores the ongoing effort to combat violent drug trafficking in the community. STORY 3:  Lawrenceville Teen Earns Girl Scout Gold Award By Helping Pediatric Patients Sarah Gruber, a Lawrenceville Girl Scout, used her Girl Scout Gold Award project to aid hospitalized children by donating 17 handmade IV lily pads to Spence and Becky Wilson Baptist Children's Hospital in Memphis. These lily pads, which she designed and crafted over 500 hours, help pediatric patients move more easily with their IVs. Gruber also created 525 coloring kits for the children. Her project not only supports the hospital but also teaches other teens to replicate the effort in their communities. The Gold Award honors Scouts who create impactful, sustainable projects, and Gruber's work will enhance the hospital experience for young patients. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info. We'll be right back   Break 2: Tom Wages (OBITS)   STORY 4:  Falcons Trade Collins Hill Grad Taylor Heinicke to Chargers The Los Angeles Chargers have traded a conditional sixth-round draft pick to the Atlanta Falcons for quarterback Taylor Heinicke. Heinicke, a Collins Hill grad, will compete with Easton Stick for the backup role behind Justin Herbert. In Atlanta, Heinicke was set to be the third-string quarterback after Kirk Cousins and rookie Michael Penix Jr. Heinicke, 31, had a 1-3 record as a starter with Atlanta in 2023 and has an overall record of 13-15-1 with 6,635 passing yards and 39 touchdowns in his NFL career. STORY 5:  Margaritaville at Lanier Islands to Support LifeLine Animal Project As Part of Jimmy Buffett Day On Jimmy Buffett Day, which is today, Margaritaville at Lanier Islands will support the LifeLine Animal Project, a nonprofit focused on ending euthanasia of healthy animals in shelters. The "Dog Days of Summer" event at Fins Up Water Park will feature a $1,500 donation from Margaritaville and a portion of souvenir cup sales benefiting LifeLine. Guests who bring donated items from 4 to 6 p.m. will receive free entry. The initiative honors Buffett's legacy of service through various Margaritaville properties and supports Singing for Change, a nonprofit Buffett co-founded. For details, visit Margaritaville at Lanier Islands' website or LifeLine Animal Project's site. We'll be back in a moment   Break 3: MONSTER JAM – INGLES 6   STORY 6:     4 From Gwinnett Named to Georgia's Creative Industries Most Influential List Georgia Entertainment recently released its list of the 200 Most Influential in Georgia's Creative Industries, highlighting four from Gwinnett. The list includes Explore Gwinnett Executive Director Lisa Anders, Gateway85 CID Executive Director Emory Morsberger, Gateway85 CID board member Mike Reams, and Michael Clark, general manager of Eagle Rock Studios. Morsberger is recognized for boosting Gwinnett as a creative hub, Reams for driving investments at OFS Studios, Clark for managing major TV and film projects, and Anders for developing Gwinnett's Film Commission. The list underscores Georgia's prominence in the creative sector, acknowledging key figures and fostering industry connections. STORY 7:  Six presidential candidates on Georgia ballot Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has finalized the list of six presidential candidates for the state's Nov. 5 ballot. In addition to Republican nominee Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris, voters can choose from independent Cornel West, Green Party's Jill Stein, Libertarian Chase Oliver, and Socialist Claudia De la Cruz. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who was initially considered but later withdrew and endorsed Trump, will not appear on the ballot due to an address issue.   We'll have final thoughts after this.   Break 4: Gwinnett County Fair Signoff – Thanks again for hanging out with us on today's Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. 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In this electrifying episode of "Missing the Point," hosts Michael Marcangelo, Rayshawn Buchanan, and Bob Kelly dive deep into the most iconic and impactful trades in Boston sports history. Whether you're a fan of the Red Sox, Celtics, Bruins, or Patriots, this episode is packed with memorable moments and game-changing deals that have shaped the landscape of Boston sports. Join us as we celebrate the monumental 20th anniversary of Nomar Garciaparra's trade to the Chicago Cubs, and journey through historic moves like the Red Sox's shocking trade of Babe Ruth to the Yankees, which began the infamous 86-year "Curse of the Bambino." We also cover Kevin Garnett's transformative trade to the Celtics, Pedro Martinez's pivotal move to Boston, and the strategic trades that brought Curt Schilling, Cam Neely, and other superstars to the city. In this episode, we break down each trade, discussing its significance, the players involved, and the long-term impact on the teams and the city. Our hosts provide insightful analysis and engaging commentary, making this a must-listen for any Boston sports fan.

Author Clayton Trutor returned to HODGEPOD about his book "BOSTON BALL" RICK PITINO, JIM CALHOUN, GARY WILLIAMS, AND THE FORGOTTEN CRADLE OF BASKETBALL COACHES (2023) published by University of Nebraska Press. Clayton and Rob talked in detail about all three coaches in Boston at the same time in the early 1980's.   Pitino -Rick Pitino's years at BU and how he had to sell the program in Boston, a pro sports dominated     city. -Building the team in an image that was infectious, his BU players special bond to this day.  Calhoun -Jim Calhoun building the Northeastern program from 1972 to 1986 -The BU and Northeastern rivalry -Northeastern being disrespected by the media. Williams -His Boston College team that played in the brutal Big East in the early 1980's against the like of  Georgetown, Syracuse , St. Johns and Villanova. -BC players that who maximized their talent  -BC, BU, Northeastern players playing the Boston Celtics in pickup games. Larry Bird , Robert    Parish, Kevin McHale, Danny Ainge and Dennis Johnson were mixing it up with college players. -Rob and Clayton also talked the Flutie Effect for BC and the final play against Miami in 1984. -The Celtics winning the NBA Championship and Bill Walton. RECORDED JUNE 19, 2024 HODGEPD can be heard on APPLE, SPOTIFY, IHEART, AUDACY AND PODBEAN. Please give a listen and follow. Email hodgepodallin@yahoo.com.

Author Clayton Trutor returned to HODGEPOD about his book "BOSTON BALL" RICK PITINO, JIM CALHOUN, GARY WILLIAMS, AND THE FORGOTTEN CRADLE OF BASKETBALL COACHES (2023) published by University of Nebraska Press. Clayton and Rob talked in detail about all three coaches in Boston at the same time in the early 1980's.   Pitino -Rick Pitino's years at BU and how he had to sell the program in Boston, a pro sports dominated     city. -Building the team in an image that was infectious, his BU players special bond to this day.  Calhoun -Jim Calhoun building the Northeastern program from 1972 to 1986 -The BU and Northeastern rivalry -Northeastern being disrespected by the media. Williams -His Boston College team that played in the brutal Big East in the early 1980's against the like of  Georgetown, Syracuse , St. Johns and Villanova. -BC players that who maximized their talent  -BC, BU, Northeastern players playing the Boston Celtics in pickup games. Larry Bird , Robert    Parish, Kevin McHale, Danny Ainge and Dennis Johnson were mixing it up with college players. -Rob and Clayton also talked the Flutie Effect for BC and the final play against Miami in 1984. -The Celtics winning the NBA Championship and Bill Walton. RECORDED JUNE 19, 2024 HODGEPD can be heard on APPLE, SPOTIFY, IHEART, AUDACY AND PODBEAN. Please give a listen and follow. Email hodgepodallin@yahoo.com.

pWotD Episode 2582: Bill Walton Welcome to popular Wiki of the Day where we read the summary of a popular Wikipedia page every day.With 544,946 views on Monday, 27 May 2024 our article of the day is Bill Walton.William Theodore Walton III (November 5, 1952 – May 27, 2024) was an American professional basketball player and television sportscaster. He played college basketball at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Portland Trail Blazers, San Diego / Los Angeles Clippers, and Boston Celtics. He is a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame.Walton played for coach John Wooden and the UCLA Bruins, winning three consecutive national college player of the year awards (1972–1974), while leading UCLA to NCAA championships in 1972 and 1973 and an 88-game winning streak. After being selected as the first overall pick in the 1974 NBA draft, Walton led the Portland Trail Blazers to an NBA championship in 1977, earning the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award. The following season Walton was the 1978 NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP).However, Walton's professional career was significantly hampered by multiple foot injuries requiring numerous surgeries. Walton sat out the 1978–79 season and was then signed by the Clippers, for whom he played four injury-plagued seasons. His career was rehabilitated during two seasons with the Celtics at the end of his career. Playing as a backup center behind Robert Parish, Walton earned the NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award in the 1985–86 season, winning his second NBA championship. He was named to the NBA's 50th and 75th anniversary teams. Walton was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1993 and the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006.After retiring from the NBA, Walton overcame stuttering and embarked on a second career as a sportscaster, working both as a studio analyst and color commentator with several networks and teams. He earned an Emmy Award in 1991. Walton was a fan of the Grateful Dead, as a self-described "Deadhead", and often mentioned them in his broadcasts. He hosted several podcasts and satellite radio programs featuring the music of the Grateful Dead.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 04:23 UTC on Tuesday, 28 May 2024.For the full current version of the article, see Bill Walton on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm Brian Neural.

NBA Hall of Famer Bill Walton passed away at the  age of 71. Walton was a 3 time National Player of the Year and won 2 NCAA Championships with UCLA. Walton was drafted as the Number 1 overall pick in 1974 by the Portland Trailblazers winning an NBA Championship in 1977. He played for the Boston Celtics for 2 seasons and you could say he was the key piece in the Celtics winning the NBA Championship in 1986 coming off the bench to back up Robert Parish. And my little 10 minute interaction with the NBA Hall of Famer in December 1985. He could not have been any nicer. I will never forget that memory, even though I cannot remember what questions I asked as I was so in awe. Recorded May 27, 2024 PLEASE GIVE A LISTEN AND FOLLOW. HODGEPOD CAN HEARD ON APPLE, SPOTIFY, IHEART, AUDACY AND ALL PODCAST PALTFORMS.      

NBA Hall of Famer Bill Walton passed away at the  age of 71. Walton was a 3 time National Player of the Year and won 2 NCAA Championships with UCLA. Walton was drafted as the Number 1 overall pick in 1974 by the Portland Trailblazers winning an NBA Championship in 1977. He played for the Boston Celtics for 2 seasons and you could say he was the key piece in the Celtics winning the NBA Championship in 1986 coming off the bench to back up Robert Parish. And my little 10 minute interaction with the NBA Hall of Famer in December 1985. He could not have been any nicer. I will never forget that memory, even though I cannot remember what questions I asked as I was so in awe. Recorded May 27, 2024 PLEASE GIVE A LISTEN AND FOLLOW. HODGEPOD CAN HEARD ON APPLE, SPOTIFY, IHEART, AUDACY AND ALL PODCAST PALTFORMS.      

Audio en el que volvemos a imaginar alternativas a la realidad de la NBA, es decir, “qué hubiera pasado si” (“what ifs”). Hablamos sobre el enfrentamiento de los 76ers campeones del 83 contra los Lakers o los Celtics del 84, Moses Malone llegando a los Sixers en 1977, la no remontada de los Lakers frente a los Trail Blazers en el séptimo encuentro de la final del Oeste del 2000, el no triple de Horry en el cuarto encuentro de la final del Oeste de 2002 que enfrentó a Lakers y Kings, los integrantes de los Lakers del 60 muriendo en un accidente aéreo, Robert Parish sin llegar a Boston en 1980, San Antonio Spurs eligiendo a Keith Van Horn en lugar de a Tim Duncan en 1997, y la final de la NBA de 1987 con Len Bias y Bill Walton jugando para Boston. Reemitimos este programa ya difundido en “Back to back” (11-03-2023). ------ Contacto y redes: - iVoox (Era baloncesto): https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-era-baloncesto_sq_f1687000_1.html - XLS con todos los audios: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1k9YiJkMkIMwONwX1onZZTBHBffYVtnlgT2oBebypG0A - Twitter: @erabaloncesto - Blog: https://erabaloncesto.home.blog - erabaloncesto@gmail.com ------ Sintonía: - Not listening (Ketsa): https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa/equinox-rising/not-listening ------ Presentado y creado por Alejandro Ruiz, José Manuel Gómez y Manuel Álvarez López. Publicado el 05 de mayo de 2024.

Robert Parish recently joined Michael Cooper on his Showtime podcast. The 2 legends Relive the 1984 & 85 Celtics vs Lakers NBA Finals. Coop and parish chart the Larry Bird Magic Johnson rivalry and how it expanded to encompass and revive the Boston vs LA Rivalry of the Red Auerbach, Bill Russell, Jerry West and Wilt Chamberlain matchups of the 1960s.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lakers Honor Michael Cooper at halftime of Nuggets Lakers, game 3. Meanwhile in Boston, the 1984 Celtics Reunite! Coop gives fans a virtual tour of his night at the Crypto.com Arena. Co host Nick Gelso explains how he got to hang out with Larry Bird, Cedric Maxwell, Kevin McHale and Robert Parish, prior to Celtics Heat game 1 in Boston.  Later, Coop talks about being a championship coach for Lisa Leslie and the LA Sparks. Of course, Cooper would love to coach Caitlyn Clark and explains why her being drafted by Indiana is an act of the “basketball gods”. In closing, Cooper and Gelso play some “Bench, Cut, Start” for social media. See the behind the scenes. — Sub on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-showtime-podcast-with-lakers-legend-coop/id1509730329  or on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0q58PdBd256PEDwENzQAS0?si=GbPaLWYHQfWbHL1Wl1OazQ&dl_branch=1 — Join this channel to get access to perks, exclusive content, rate games, moments, footage and LIVE NBA Legends Q&A and AMAs with members! Start on link below! Join this channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWJOKseXd--YsDaUsOt06gA/join Members-only videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=UUMOWJOKseXd--YsDaUsOt06gA — CLNS Media's preferred Daily Fantasy partner is PrizePicks. For a 100% match play (up to $100), start your DFS adventure today by going to https://prizepicks.com/CLNS — Support our efforts to continue to bring you the most exclusive, rare historical content from the NBA archives! You can help by taking advantage of 50% off of Factor Meals!  Factor's delicious, ready-to-eat meals make eating better every day easy. Wherever tomorrow takes you, be ready with pre-prepared chef-crafted and dietician approved meals delivered right to your door. You'll have over 35 different options a week to choose from including Keto, Calorie Smart, Vegan + Veggie, and more. And there's even more to enjoy with over 55 nutrition-packed add-ons that help make your weekly meal planning even more delicious. What are you waiting for? Get started today and have a feel-good week of meals ready to go. Receive 50% OFF your order by clicking this link ➡️ https://factormeals.com/boomertakes50 & use the promo code boomertakes50 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Max & Josue talk about Celtics' first-round series against the Miami Heat & whether or not head coach Joe Mazzulla is feeling the pressure of heading down to Miami. Plus, Max reunites with 1984's Celtics legends Larry Bird, Kevin McHale & Robert Parish Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America's No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash. Download the app today and use code CLNS for a first deposit match up to $100! Pick more. Pick less. It's that Easy! Football season may be over, but the action on the floor is heating up. Whether it's Tournament Season or the fight for playoff homecourt, there's no shortage of high stakes basketball moments this time of year. Quick withdrawals, easy gameplay and an enormous selection of players and stat types are what make PrizePicks the #1 daily fantasy sports app! Go to https://PrizePicks.com/CLNS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

American University head coach Duane Simpkins joins the podcast this week. Simpkins provided his perspective on how American's season went, having some key players returning for next year, bringing out the best in his players, and the type of program he wants to build and style of play he wants to implement. He also talks about playing at the University of Maryland for Gary Williams and what he's learned from other coaches he's worked for in the past. Simpkins provides some really detailed insight into what his team is looking to do on the offensive and defensive sides of the ball as well as what he learned in Year 1 as a college head coach. He also shares a story about playing for Boston Celtics great Robert Parish in the USBL and why the DMV is the best basketball area in the country. Presented by betonline.ag! 0:00 - Welcoming American head coach Duane Simpkins 0:36 - Off-season expectations 2:48 - Takeaways on Simpkins' first season 4:22 - Defensive struggles & offensive strengths 7:21 - Matt Rogers, Lincoln Ball, Colin Small's fifth-year returns & incoming recruits 9:16 - The value of obtaining an American Univ. degree 11:46 - Simpkins' overseas experience 13:34 - Recruiting in the DMV 16:39 - Rogers' improvements, maximizing team efforts 20:05 - Trusting team roles & building relationships off-court 22:25 - Incorporating old with the new like Flex offense wrinkles 24:03 - Simpkins talks playing under coach Gary Williams at Maryland 28:19 - American's playing style & expectations for next season 29:56 - Impacts of playing a no-middle defense 32:00 - Simpkins' memories with USBL coach and Celtic great Robert Parish 33:15 - Fun facts about Simpkins 34:33 - Where will American Basketball be in 5 years? 38:10 - What sets DMV basketball apart from the rest?

Cuadragésimo séptimo episodio dedicado a la campaña 1984-85 de la NBA en el que rematamos el repaso de las series de playoffs con la final de la NBA; la disputada entre Los Angeles Lakers y los Boston Celtics. Comparamos a equipos, jugadores y entrenadores; además, revisamos uno a uno los partidos y sacamos conclusiones de la eliminatoria. Hablamos asimismo sobre la excelencia de Kareem Abdul-Jabbar y la redención de Magic Johnson, frente a Larry Bird rindiendo como un mortal y McHale llegando a su mejor momento; de Robert Parish renqueante; del mal papel de los exteriores de Boston (Ainge y D. J.) y de Byron Scott; de Kurt Rambis, siempre peleón y reboteador; de Michael Cooper decisivo; del duelo de banquillos entre Pat Riley y K. C. Jones; de la dureza en la cancha; y muchos otros temas. ------ Contacto y redes: - iVoox (Era baloncesto): https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-era-baloncesto_sq_f1687000_1.html - XLS con todos los audios: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1k9YiJkMkIMwONwX1onZZTBHBffYVtnlgT2oBebypG0A - Twitter: @erabaloncesto - Blog: https://erabaloncesto.home.blog - erabaloncesto@gmail.com ------ Sintonía: - Cornflowers (Dee Yan-Key): freemusicarchive.org/music/Dee_Yan-Key/Vacation_Days/01-Dee_Yan-Key-Cornflowers ------ Creado y presentado por José Manuel Gómez y Manuel Álvarez López. Publicado el 26 de marzo de 2024.

Cuadragésimo quinto episodio dedicado a la campaña 1984-85 de la NBA en el que continuamos el repaso de los playoffs con la final de la Conferencia Este; la disputada entre Boston Celtics y Philadelphia 76ers. Comparamos a equipos, jugadores y entrenadores; además, revisamos uno a uno los partidos y sacamos conclusiones de la eliminatoria. Hablamos asimismo sobre los problemas de Larry Bird, la fuerza de Charles Barkley, el duelo de pívots (Robert Parish vs. Moses Malone) y de bases (Dennis Johnson vs. Maurice Cheeks), las lecciones de Kevin McHale, y muchos otros temas. ------ Contacto y redes: - iVoox (Era baloncesto): https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-era-baloncesto_sq_f1687000_1.html - XLS con todos los audios: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1k9YiJkMkIMwONwX1onZZTBHBffYVtnlgT2oBebypG0A - Twitter: @erabaloncesto - Blog: https://erabaloncesto.home.blog - erabaloncesto@gmail.com ------ Sintonía: - Cornflowers (Dee Yan-Key): freemusicarchive.org/music/Dee_Yan-Key/Vacation_Days/01-Dee_Yan-Key-Cornflowers ------ Creado y presentado por José Manuel Gómez y Manuel Álvarez López. Publicado el 25 de febrero de 2024.

Dee Brown joins the show and opens up on a turbulent 90's decade in Boston. Brown is the lone Celtic that played Larry Bird and Reggie Lewis AND played for coach Rick Pitino. In this episode, we begin in 1990, when a rookie Brown becomes a Celtic in the midst of a major transition for Boston. After winning three championships and making eight straight Conference Finals in the 80's, Boston lost in the first round in 1988 and 1989. Larry Bird, Kevin McHale and Robert Parish's championship window was closing, but a young phenom, Reggie Lewis, seemed ready to take the torch and define a new era. In 1991 and 1992, Lewis averaged 25 points per game in the playoffs and the Celtics won over 50 games each year. But Boston's seemingly perfect bridge between the Bird and Lewis era suddenly collapsed in the summer of 1993. Lewis' 1993 season was cut short after he mysteriously collapsed in a playoff game. Shortly after the season, doctors cleared him, but as he was training at Brandeis University, he suffered cardiac arrest and died. He was just 27 years old. In the years following Lewis' death, the Celtics tanked out. They failed to win over 35 games from 1994-1996, and in 1997, they went 15-67, by far the worst season in franchise history. Enter Rick Pitino in the Spring of 1997, who was named the savior, but disaster would turn out to be the more accurate label. Midway through Pitino's first season as Head Coach and Team President, Brown was packaged in the infamous Chauncey Billups for Kenny Anderson trade. We hope you enjoy this episode. Rate and subscribe, and follow Forgotten Seasons for more. www.linktree.com/forgottenseasons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dee Brown joins the show and opens up on a turbulent 90's decade in Boston. Brown is the lone Celtic that played Larry Bird and Reggie Lewis AND played for coach Rick Pitino.In this episode, we begin in 1990, when a rookie Brown becomes a Celtic in the midst of a major transition for Boston. After winning three championships and making eight straight Conference Finals in the 80's, Boston lost in the first round in 1988 and 1989. Larry Bird, Kevin McHale and Robert Parish's championship window was closing, but a young phenom, Reggie Lewis, seemed ready to take the torch and define a new era. In 1991 and 1992, Lewis averaged 25 points per game in the playoffs and the Celtics won over 50 games each year.But Boston's seemingly perfect bridge between the Bird and Lewis era suddenly collapsed in the summer of 1993. Lewis' 1993 season was cut short after he mysteriously collapsed in a playoff game. Shortly after the season, doctors cleared him, but as he was training at Brandeis University, he suffered cardiac arrest and died. He was just 27 years old.In the years following Lewis' death, the Celtics tanked out. They failed to win over 35 games from 1994-1996, and in 1997, they went 15-67, by far the worst season in franchise history.Enter Rick Pitino in the Spring of 1997, who was named the savior, but disaster would turn out to be the more accurate label. Midway through Pitino's first season as Head Coach and Team President, Brown was packaged in the infamous Chauncey Billups for Kenny Anderson trade.We hope you enjoy this episode. Rate and subscribe, and follow Forgotten Seasons for more.www.linktree.com/forgottenseasons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you come across an “it's been a while since the Knicks did a thing in the playoffs” stat, it generally means you have come across any historic Knicks playoff stat. But, hey, do you know the last time the Knicks closed out a series with a Game 5 road win?Of course you do, it's the Allan Houston game.That was one of nine all-time road Game 5 victories that the Knicks have ever had. The eighth, to be exact, because in the Eastern Conference finals, Latrell Sprewell put 29 points on the Pacers to break a 2-2 series tie, followed by Reggie Miller shooting 3-for-18 and scoring eight points in Game 6, which the Knicks won, 90-82, to go to their most recent NBA Finals.An aside: We as a nation should be talking more about the time Reggie Miller came to Madison Square Garden with the season on the line and put up the John Starks game from the 1994 Finals. Three-for-eighteen instead of two-for-eighteen, and a made three-pointer on eight tries compared to Starks' 0-for-11, but still, eight lousy points and have a nice summer. Only, John Starks wasn't a Hall of Famer carrying the 1994 Knicks. He was a dude who had a bad night. Reggie Miller, on the other hand, is a Hall of Famer and also a choke artist whose signature moment only happened because he shoved Greg Anthony and somehow got away with it.It was Knicks in six in that Eastern Conference finals, which of course was best-of-seven, but the first round at that time was best-of-five, which is why Houston's shot kind of feels like it was in a Game 7.Not to take away from the achievements of the Knicks teams who won do-or-die Game 5s on the road — at Detroit in 1984, at Boston in 1990, at Miami in 1998 in addition to 1999 — but that's a different kettle of fish. A nearly equal sized kettle, as it accounts for four out of the Knicks' nine Game 5 road wins ever. We are not going to simply overlook Bernard King scoring 44 at Joe Louis Arena, or Patrick Ewing dropping a 31-8-10 at the Other Garden, nor Starks connecting for 5-for-9 from downtown in a win-or-go-home game in which the running-on-fumes Knicks started Terry Cummings and gave legit minutes to Anthony Bowie, and won by 17 points.Of the four times the Knicks have won a Game 5 on the road in a best-of-seven series, two have been series clinchers and two have not. The first was decidedly not, as the 1951 Knicks needed every bit of Connie Simmons' 26 points and Max Zalsofsky's 24 to stay alive in the Finals against the Rochester Royals. The Knicks forced a return trip to western New York for Game 7, but fell, 79-75 — two of those Rochester points scored by Red Holzman.Two decades later, Holzman guided the Knicks to all the rest of their road Game 5 wins. First was Game 5 of the 1972 Eastern Conference semifinals in Baltimore, where Jerry Lucas led the way with 20 points and 16 rebounds. The Knicks went home and won Game 6 and the series, 107-101, with incredible balance that saw Lucas and Walt Frazier score 22 apiece, with 20 each for Dave DeBusschere and Bill Bradley.That Game 6, by the way, is the last time the Knicks had four 20-point scorers in a playoff game. The Lakers did that in Game 1 against Memphis this year with Rui Hachimura (29), Austin Reaves (23), Anthony Davis (22), and some guy named LeBron James (21). Actually, if D'Angelo Russell (19) could have gotten one more bucket, the Lakers would've been the first team with five guys scoring 20-plus in a playoff game since Game 5 of the 1987 Finals (Danny Ainge, Larry Bird, Dennis Johnson, Kevin McHale, Robert Parish). Problem for that Celtics team was, the Lakers did the same dang thing in Game 2 with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Michael Cooper, Magic Johnson, Byron Scott, and James Worthy, and Los Angeles won the series in six.You know who else beat the Celtics? The 1972 Knicks, in five games, including 111-103 to padlock the arena by North Station for the summer. Or, for exactly one week before Game 1 of Bruins-Rangers in that year's Stanley Cup Final.That was the first time that the Knicks closed out a playoff series with a Game 5 road win. The second time, and the only other time that they did it in a best-of-seven?It was the last time the Knicks won the NBA title, with Earl Monroe scoring 23 and Willis Reed adding 18 and 12 to give New York its second title in four seasons. That's the last time the Knicks closed out a best-of-seven with a Game 5 road win, and the last time they won a title — 20 years before this retrospective piece that's now 30 years old. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit willetspen.substack.com/subscribe

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MHSAA – High School Sports Last Night Boys Basketball Benton Harbor 71, Watervliet 68 Grant Gondrezick II had 21 points in the first half but did not play in the second half of Benton Harbor’s 71-68 win over previously unbeaten Watervliet.  Watervliet had a 35-33 lead at halftime before the Tigers rallied in the second half for the win. Antwan Callahan added 15 points for the Tigers.  Tyson Williams had a game high 24 points for Watervliet, and Kaiden Bierhalter had 17.   Benton Harbor improves to 7-2 on the season while Watervliet falls to 6-1. Schoolcraft 71, Centreville 51 Fruitport Calvary Christian 76, Fennville 71 Girls Basketball Benton Harbor 59, Watervliet 58 Wrestling St. Joseph, Kalamazoo Central, Loy Norrix at Lakeshore Lakeshore 60, Kalamazoo Central 14 Lakeshore 75, Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 6 St. Joseph 36, Kalamazoo Central 33 St. Joseph 54, Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 28 Tonight Boys Basketball SMAC Battle Creek Central at Kalamazoo Central, 4:15 p.m. BCS Our Lady of the Lake at Covert, 6:00 p.m. Southwest 10 Bangor at Comstock, 7:30 p.m. Bloomingdale at Hartford, 7:30 p.m. Cassopolis at White Pigeon, 7:30 p.m. Girls Basketball SMAC St. Joseph at Portage Central, 7:00 p.m. Lakeshore at Portage Northern, 7:00 p.m. Gull Lake at Mattawan, 7:00 p.m. Battle Creek Lakeview at Kalamazoo Loy Norrix, 5:45 p.m. Battle Creek Central at Kalamazoo Central, 4:15 p.m. Lakeland Dowagiac at Buchanan, 7:00 p.m. SAC Bridgman at South Haven, 6:00 p.m. Boys Swimming and Diving St. Joseph at Portage Northern, 6:00 p.m. Bridgman at Battle Creek Lakeview, 6:00 p.m. NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball Tonight Rutgers at Michigan State, 6:30 p.m.                            Superhits 103.7 Cosy FM 5:30 Michigan at Maryland, 7:00 p.m.                                  News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 6:30 NCAAMBKB – Women’s College Basketball Last Night (10) Iowa 84, Michigan State 81 – OT Akron 80, Central Michigan 65 Western Michigan 68, Ohio 57 Kent State 79, Eastern Michigan 66 (10) Iowa 84, Michigan State 81 – OT – Clark helps No. 10 Iowa edge Michigan State 84-81 in OT Caitlin Clark had 26 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds to help No. 10 Iowa beat Michigan State 84-81 in overtime. Clark, who leads the Big Ten in scoring, hit a turnaround jumper wit 31 seconds left to give Iowa the lead, then sealed it with a pair of free throws with 17 seconds left. Monika Czinano added 22 points hitting all 11 of her shots _ a school record _ for Iowa (15-4, 7-1 Big Ten) before fouling out. Kamara McDaniel had a team-high 21 points for the Spartans (10-9, 2-6). Matilda Ekh added 13, while Moira Joiner and Isoline Alexander had 11 apiece.  The Spartans had a final chance to win the game in overtime. With five seconds left, Clark was called for an intentional foul. McDaniel hit both free throws to get Michigan State within 82-81. McDaniel traveled on the ensuing possession with two seconds left and Molly Davis hit two free throws to seal the win. Tonight (7) Notre Dame at Clemson, 7:00 p.m. (14) Michigan at Rutgers, 8:30 p.m. NHL – NHL – National Hockey League Tonight Chicago Blackhawks at Philadelphia Flyers, 7:00 p.m. Detroit Red Wings at Vegas Golden Knights, 10:00 p.m. NBA – National Basketball Association Last Night Oklahoma City Thunder 126, Indiana Pacers 106 Thunder 126, Pacers 106 – Thunder beat Pacers 126-106 for 4th straight victory Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Isaiah Joe each scored 23 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder rolled past the Indiana Pacers 126-106 on Wednesday night for their fourth straight victory. Joe, a reserve, tied a career high with seven made 3-pointers in just 22 minutes. Lu Dort had 22 points and a career-high 11 rebounds and Kenrich Williams added 12 points and a career-best 10 assists for the Thunder. Andrew Nembhard scored 18 points for the Pacers, who lost their fifth straight. Today Detroit Pistons vs. Chicago Bulls, 3:00 p.m.                  at Accor Arena, Paris, France NBA – In Paris, Bulls and Pistons enjoy sights, culture and opera The Detroit Pistons are playing a game in Paris on Thursday night. But two nights before the game, the Pistons were the spectators and the City of Lights played for them. The Pistons had a team party at the Paris Opera House to highlight their trip to France’s capital for a game against the Chicago Bulls. It’s been a midseason immersion into French cuisine, wine and culture for both teams. Everybody saw the Eiffel Tower, everybody saw the Champs-Élysées, but both teams decided they couldn’t come to Paris and not make every effort to enjoy the opportunity. NBA – Chris Ford, champ as player, coach with Celtics, dies at 74 Chris Ford, a member of the Boston Celtics 1981 championship team, a longtime NBA coach and the player credited with scoring the league’s first 3-point basket, has died at the age of 74. His family announced his death in a statement issued by the Celtics. No official cause was given, but the statement said Ford died Tuesday. The Press of Atlantic City reported he died in Philadelphia after suffering a heart attack earlier this month. Ford was voted the team’s MVP in his first season with Boston. He retired following the 1981-82 season and was an assistant coach for the Celtics for seven seasons from 1983 to 1990, helping coach former teammates Larry Bird, Kevin McHale and Robert Parish to two titles in 1984 and 1986. NFL – Bears Getsy, Raiders Graham to coach Senior Bowl teams Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy and Las Vegas Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham will serve as Senior Bowl head coaches. The Senior Bowl says Getsy will coach the American team and Graham the National team in the Feb. 4 showcase game for senior and graduate NFL prospects. The Bears have the top overall pick in April’s draft, and the Raiders own the No. 7 selection. It’s the first time the Senior Bowl won’t have two full team staffs coaching the game. NFL Football Operations has implemented a “coach up” format to promote professional development for coordinators and other assistants. NFL – Bills, Bengals focus on playing with Hamlin home, recovering The Bills and Bengals can refocus on their next matchup now that Buffalo’s safety Damar Hamlin has shown remarkable signs in his recovery some three weeks after collapsing on the field in Cincinnati. Hamlin went into cardiac arrest and needed to be resuscitated in the first quarter of Buffalo’s since-canceled game against Cincinnati on Jan. 2. The teams meet in Buffalo on Sunday in the AFC divisional round of the playoffs. Bills coach Sean McDermott says his team has been uplifted by the sight of Hamlin starting to make regular visits to the team’s facility this week. WNBA – WNBA to play preseason game in Canada The WNBA will head north for a preseason game in Canada. The Chicago Sky will face the Minnesota Lynx on May 13 in Toronto. It will be the first WNBA game to be played in the country and the third WNBA preseason game to be played outside of the United States. In 2004, the Detroit Shock and San Antonio Silver Stars met in Monterrey, Mexico, and in 2011 the Atlanta Dream played the Standard Life Great Britain Women’s basketball team in Manchester, England. FIFA – Witness: Bribes helped Fox execs get soccer TV rights The U.S. government’s star witness in a big-money bribery case engulfing the world of soccer has begun testifying at the trial of two former Fox executives accused of paying bribes to rig the bidding process for broadcasting rights to two of the sport’s biggest competitions. The trial in New York is the latest development in a tangled corruption scandal that dates back nearly a decade. The witness, Alejandro Burzaco, alleges that he and former Fox executives Hernan Lopez and Carlos Martinez conspired to bribe South American soccer officials for broadcasting rights to the Copa Libertadores and get inside information that helped them bid for the World Cup. Lawyers for Lopez and Martinez have asserted they are being framed. Tennis – American Jenson Brooksby beats No. 2 Ruud at Australian Open Jenson Brooksby has eliminated No. 2 seed Casper Ruud in four sets in the second round of the Australian Open. This upset comes a day after Mackenzie McDonald beat defending champion and No. 1 seed Rafael Nadal. So a pair of 20-something Californians have knocked out the top two players in the men’s bracket at Melbourne Park. The 22-year-old Brooksby Brooksby is ranked 39th and is making his debut at the Australian Open. Ruud was the runner-up at the French Open to Nadal last June and at the U.S. Open to Carlos Alcaraz last September. American men Michael Mmoh, Ben Shelton, J.J. Wolf and Tommy Paul also advanced. But the highest seeded man from the U.S., No. 8 Taylor Fritz, lost. Tennis – Nadal MRI shows hurt left hip flexor; recovery of 6-8 weeks Rafael Nadal’s manager says the 22-time Grand Slam champion injured his left hip flexor during his loss at the Australian Open and could need about six to eight weeks to fully recover. Nadal had an MRI exam at a hospital in Melbourne under his doctor’s supervision on Thursday. That was a day after Nadal got hurt during a straight-set exit against Mackenzie McDonald in the second round at Melbourne Park. Nadal was the defending champion and seeded No. 1 in Australia. The 36-year-old now will head home to Spain to rest. AHL – American Hockey League Last Night Grand Rapids Griffins 5, Rockford Ice Hogs 2 Chicago Wolves 6, Manitoba Moose 2 MCCAA – Junior College Athletics Last Night Women’s Basketball Southwestern Michigan 56, Kellogg Community College 52 SMC had three starters score in double figures as the Roadrunners beat Kellogg CC 56-52.  Macey Laubach had a team high 14 points while Ariana Lemons and Cameron Thomas each had 12.  SMC was outscored 21-11 in the final quarter and held on for the conference win. Men’s Basketball Southwestern Michigan 62, Kellogg Community College 59 The SMC men pulled off the sweep on the night, and like the women had to hold on late for a 62-59 win over Kellogg CC. Sean Burress had 17 to lead the Roadrunners.  Mari Nichols scored 13 and Mikel Forest added 11. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MHSAA – High School Sports Last Night Boys Basketball Benton Harbor 71, Watervliet 68 Grant Gondrezick II had 21 points in the first half but did not play in the second half of Benton Harbor’s 71-68 win over previously unbeaten Watervliet.  Watervliet had a 35-33 lead at halftime before the Tigers rallied in the second half for the win. Antwan Callahan added 15 points for the Tigers.  Tyson Williams had a game high 24 points for Watervliet, and Kaiden Bierhalter had 17.   Benton Harbor improves to 7-2 on the season while Watervliet falls to 6-1. Schoolcraft 71, Centreville 51 Fruitport Calvary Christian 76, Fennville 71 Girls Basketball Benton Harbor 59, Watervliet 58 Wrestling St. Joseph, Kalamazoo Central, Loy Norrix at Lakeshore Lakeshore 60, Kalamazoo Central 14 Lakeshore 75, Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 6 St. Joseph 36, Kalamazoo Central 33 St. Joseph 54, Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 28 Tonight Boys Basketball SMAC Battle Creek Central at Kalamazoo Central, 4:15 p.m. BCS Our Lady of the Lake at Covert, 6:00 p.m. Southwest 10 Bangor at Comstock, 7:30 p.m. Bloomingdale at Hartford, 7:30 p.m. Cassopolis at White Pigeon, 7:30 p.m. Girls Basketball SMAC St. Joseph at Portage Central, 7:00 p.m. Lakeshore at Portage Northern, 7:00 p.m. Gull Lake at Mattawan, 7:00 p.m. Battle Creek Lakeview at Kalamazoo Loy Norrix, 5:45 p.m. Battle Creek Central at Kalamazoo Central, 4:15 p.m. Lakeland Dowagiac at Buchanan, 7:00 p.m. SAC Bridgman at South Haven, 6:00 p.m. Boys Swimming and Diving St. Joseph at Portage Northern, 6:00 p.m. Bridgman at Battle Creek Lakeview, 6:00 p.m. NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball Tonight Rutgers at Michigan State, 6:30 p.m.                            Superhits 103.7 Cosy FM 5:30 Michigan at Maryland, 7:00 p.m.                                  News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 6:30 NCAAMBKB – Women’s College Basketball Last Night (10) Iowa 84, Michigan State 81 – OT Akron 80, Central Michigan 65 Western Michigan 68, Ohio 57 Kent State 79, Eastern Michigan 66 (10) Iowa 84, Michigan State 81 – OT – Clark helps No. 10 Iowa edge Michigan State 84-81 in OT Caitlin Clark had 26 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds to help No. 10 Iowa beat Michigan State 84-81 in overtime. Clark, who leads the Big Ten in scoring, hit a turnaround jumper wit 31 seconds left to give Iowa the lead, then sealed it with a pair of free throws with 17 seconds left. Monika Czinano added 22 points hitting all 11 of her shots _ a school record _ for Iowa (15-4, 7-1 Big Ten) before fouling out. Kamara McDaniel had a team-high 21 points for the Spartans (10-9, 2-6). Matilda Ekh added 13, while Moira Joiner and Isoline Alexander had 11 apiece.  The Spartans had a final chance to win the game in overtime. With five seconds left, Clark was called for an intentional foul. McDaniel hit both free throws to get Michigan State within 82-81. McDaniel traveled on the ensuing possession with two seconds left and Molly Davis hit two free throws to seal the win. Tonight (7) Notre Dame at Clemson, 7:00 p.m. (14) Michigan at Rutgers, 8:30 p.m. NHL – NHL – National Hockey League Tonight Chicago Blackhawks at Philadelphia Flyers, 7:00 p.m. Detroit Red Wings at Vegas Golden Knights, 10:00 p.m. NBA – National Basketball Association Last Night Oklahoma City Thunder 126, Indiana Pacers 106 Thunder 126, Pacers 106 – Thunder beat Pacers 126-106 for 4th straight victory Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Isaiah Joe each scored 23 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder rolled past the Indiana Pacers 126-106 on Wednesday night for their fourth straight victory. Joe, a reserve, tied a career high with seven made 3-pointers in just 22 minutes. Lu Dort had 22 points and a career-high 11 rebounds and Kenrich Williams added 12 points and a career-best 10 assists for the Thunder. Andrew Nembhard scored 18 points for the Pacers, who lost their fifth straight. Today Detroit Pistons vs. Chicago Bulls, 3:00 p.m.                  at Accor Arena, Paris, France NBA – In Paris, Bulls and Pistons enjoy sights, culture and opera The Detroit Pistons are playing a game in Paris on Thursday night. But two nights before the game, the Pistons were the spectators and the City of Lights played for them. The Pistons had a team party at the Paris Opera House to highlight their trip to France’s capital for a game against the Chicago Bulls. It’s been a midseason immersion into French cuisine, wine and culture for both teams. Everybody saw the Eiffel Tower, everybody saw the Champs-Élysées, but both teams decided they couldn’t come to Paris and not make every effort to enjoy the opportunity. NBA – Chris Ford, champ as player, coach with Celtics, dies at 74 Chris Ford, a member of the Boston Celtics 1981 championship team, a longtime NBA coach and the player credited with scoring the league’s first 3-point basket, has died at the age of 74. His family announced his death in a statement issued by the Celtics. No official cause was given, but the statement said Ford died Tuesday. The Press of Atlantic City reported he died in Philadelphia after suffering a heart attack earlier this month. Ford was voted the team’s MVP in his first season with Boston. He retired following the 1981-82 season and was an assistant coach for the Celtics for seven seasons from 1983 to 1990, helping coach former teammates Larry Bird, Kevin McHale and Robert Parish to two titles in 1984 and 1986. NFL – Bears Getsy, Raiders Graham to coach Senior Bowl teams Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy and Las Vegas Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham will serve as Senior Bowl head coaches. The Senior Bowl says Getsy will coach the American team and Graham the National team in the Feb. 4 showcase game for senior and graduate NFL prospects. The Bears have the top overall pick in April’s draft, and the Raiders own the No. 7 selection. It’s the first time the Senior Bowl won’t have two full team staffs coaching the game. NFL Football Operations has implemented a “coach up” format to promote professional development for coordinators and other assistants. NFL – Bills, Bengals focus on playing with Hamlin home, recovering The Bills and Bengals can refocus on their next matchup now that Buffalo’s safety Damar Hamlin has shown remarkable signs in his recovery some three weeks after collapsing on the field in Cincinnati. Hamlin went into cardiac arrest and needed to be resuscitated in the first quarter of Buffalo’s since-canceled game against Cincinnati on Jan. 2. The teams meet in Buffalo on Sunday in the AFC divisional round of the playoffs. Bills coach Sean McDermott says his team has been uplifted by the sight of Hamlin starting to make regular visits to the team’s facility this week. WNBA – WNBA to play preseason game in Canada The WNBA will head north for a preseason game in Canada. The Chicago Sky will face the Minnesota Lynx on May 13 in Toronto. It will be the first WNBA game to be played in the country and the third WNBA preseason game to be played outside of the United States. In 2004, the Detroit Shock and San Antonio Silver Stars met in Monterrey, Mexico, and in 2011 the Atlanta Dream played the Standard Life Great Britain Women’s basketball team in Manchester, England. FIFA – Witness: Bribes helped Fox execs get soccer TV rights The U.S. government’s star witness in a big-money bribery case engulfing the world of soccer has begun testifying at the trial of two former Fox executives accused of paying bribes to rig the bidding process for broadcasting rights to two of the sport’s biggest competitions. The trial in New York is the latest development in a tangled corruption scandal that dates back nearly a decade. The witness, Alejandro Burzaco, alleges that he and former Fox executives Hernan Lopez and Carlos Martinez conspired to bribe South American soccer officials for broadcasting rights to the Copa Libertadores and get inside information that helped them bid for the World Cup. Lawyers for Lopez and Martinez have asserted they are being framed. Tennis – American Jenson Brooksby beats No. 2 Ruud at Australian Open Jenson Brooksby has eliminated No. 2 seed Casper Ruud in four sets in the second round of the Australian Open. This upset comes a day after Mackenzie McDonald beat defending champion and No. 1 seed Rafael Nadal. So a pair of 20-something Californians have knocked out the top two players in the men’s bracket at Melbourne Park. The 22-year-old Brooksby Brooksby is ranked 39th and is making his debut at the Australian Open. Ruud was the runner-up at the French Open to Nadal last June and at the U.S. Open to Carlos Alcaraz last September. American men Michael Mmoh, Ben Shelton, J.J. Wolf and Tommy Paul also advanced. But the highest seeded man from the U.S., No. 8 Taylor Fritz, lost. Tennis – Nadal MRI shows hurt left hip flexor; recovery of 6-8 weeks Rafael Nadal’s manager says the 22-time Grand Slam champion injured his left hip flexor during his loss at the Australian Open and could need about six to eight weeks to fully recover. Nadal had an MRI exam at a hospital in Melbourne under his doctor’s supervision on Thursday. That was a day after Nadal got hurt during a straight-set exit against Mackenzie McDonald in the second round at Melbourne Park. Nadal was the defending champion and seeded No. 1 in Australia. The 36-year-old now will head home to Spain to rest. AHL – American Hockey League Last Night Grand Rapids Griffins 5, Rockford Ice Hogs 2 Chicago Wolves 6, Manitoba Moose 2 MCCAA – Junior College Athletics Last Night Women’s Basketball Southwestern Michigan 56, Kellogg Community College 52 SMC had three starters score in double figures as the Roadrunners beat Kellogg CC 56-52.  Macey Laubach had a team high 14 points while Ariana Lemons and Cameron Thomas each had 12.  SMC was outscored 21-11 in the final quarter and held on for the conference win. Men’s Basketball Southwestern Michigan 62, Kellogg Community College 59 The SMC men pulled off the sweep on the night, and like the women had to hold on late for a 62-59 win over Kellogg CC. Sean Burress had 17 to lead the Roadrunners.  Mari Nichols scored 13 and Mikel Forest added 11. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MHSAA – High School Sports Last Night Boys Basketball Benton Harbor 71, Watervliet 68 Grant Gondrezick II had 21 points in the first half but did not play in the second half of Benton Harbor’s 71-68 win over previously unbeaten Watervliet.  Watervliet had a 35-33 lead at halftime before the Tigers rallied in the second half for the win. Antwan Callahan added 15 points for the Tigers.  Tyson Williams had a game high 24 points for Watervliet, and Kaiden Bierhalter had 17.   Benton Harbor improves to 7-2 on the season while Watervliet falls to 6-1. Schoolcraft 71, Centreville 51 Fruitport Calvary Christian 76, Fennville 71 Girls Basketball Benton Harbor 59, Watervliet 58 Wrestling St. Joseph, Kalamazoo Central, Loy Norrix at Lakeshore Lakeshore 60, Kalamazoo Central 14 Lakeshore 75, Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 6 St. Joseph 36, Kalamazoo Central 33 St. Joseph 54, Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 28 Tonight Boys Basketball SMAC Battle Creek Central at Kalamazoo Central, 4:15 p.m. BCS Our Lady of the Lake at Covert, 6:00 p.m. Southwest 10 Bangor at Comstock, 7:30 p.m. Bloomingdale at Hartford, 7:30 p.m. Cassopolis at White Pigeon, 7:30 p.m. Girls Basketball SMAC St. Joseph at Portage Central, 7:00 p.m. Lakeshore at Portage Northern, 7:00 p.m. Gull Lake at Mattawan, 7:00 p.m. Battle Creek Lakeview at Kalamazoo Loy Norrix, 5:45 p.m. Battle Creek Central at Kalamazoo Central, 4:15 p.m. Lakeland Dowagiac at Buchanan, 7:00 p.m. SAC Bridgman at South Haven, 6:00 p.m. Boys Swimming and Diving St. Joseph at Portage Northern, 6:00 p.m. Bridgman at Battle Creek Lakeview, 6:00 p.m. NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball Tonight Rutgers at Michigan State, 6:30 p.m.                            Superhits 103.7 Cosy FM 5:30 Michigan at Maryland, 7:00 p.m.                                  News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 6:30 NCAAMBKB – Women’s College Basketball Last Night (10) Iowa 84, Michigan State 81 – OT Akron 80, Central Michigan 65 Western Michigan 68, Ohio 57 Kent State 79, Eastern Michigan 66 (10) Iowa 84, Michigan State 81 – OT – Clark helps No. 10 Iowa edge Michigan State 84-81 in OT Caitlin Clark had 26 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds to help No. 10 Iowa beat Michigan State 84-81 in overtime. Clark, who leads the Big Ten in scoring, hit a turnaround jumper wit 31 seconds left to give Iowa the lead, then sealed it with a pair of free throws with 17 seconds left. Monika Czinano added 22 points hitting all 11 of her shots _ a school record _ for Iowa (15-4, 7-1 Big Ten) before fouling out. Kamara McDaniel had a team-high 21 points for the Spartans (10-9, 2-6). Matilda Ekh added 13, while Moira Joiner and Isoline Alexander had 11 apiece.  The Spartans had a final chance to win the game in overtime. With five seconds left, Clark was called for an intentional foul. McDaniel hit both free throws to get Michigan State within 82-81. McDaniel traveled on the ensuing possession with two seconds left and Molly Davis hit two free throws to seal the win. Tonight (7) Notre Dame at Clemson, 7:00 p.m. (14) Michigan at Rutgers, 8:30 p.m. NHL – NHL – National Hockey League Tonight Chicago Blackhawks at Philadelphia Flyers, 7:00 p.m. Detroit Red Wings at Vegas Golden Knights, 10:00 p.m. NBA – National Basketball Association Last Night Oklahoma City Thunder 126, Indiana Pacers 106 Thunder 126, Pacers 106 – Thunder beat Pacers 126-106 for 4th straight victory Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Isaiah Joe each scored 23 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder rolled past the Indiana Pacers 126-106 on Wednesday night for their fourth straight victory. Joe, a reserve, tied a career high with seven made 3-pointers in just 22 minutes. Lu Dort had 22 points and a career-high 11 rebounds and Kenrich Williams added 12 points and a career-best 10 assists for the Thunder. Andrew Nembhard scored 18 points for the Pacers, who lost their fifth straight. Today Detroit Pistons vs. Chicago Bulls, 3:00 p.m.                  at Accor Arena, Paris, France NBA – In Paris, Bulls and Pistons enjoy sights, culture and opera The Detroit Pistons are playing a game in Paris on Thursday night. But two nights before the game, the Pistons were the spectators and the City of Lights played for them. The Pistons had a team party at the Paris Opera House to highlight their trip to France’s capital for a game against the Chicago Bulls. It’s been a midseason immersion into French cuisine, wine and culture for both teams. Everybody saw the Eiffel Tower, everybody saw the Champs-Élysées, but both teams decided they couldn’t come to Paris and not make every effort to enjoy the opportunity. NBA – Chris Ford, champ as player, coach with Celtics, dies at 74 Chris Ford, a member of the Boston Celtics 1981 championship team, a longtime NBA coach and the player credited with scoring the league’s first 3-point basket, has died at the age of 74. His family announced his death in a statement issued by the Celtics. No official cause was given, but the statement said Ford died Tuesday. The Press of Atlantic City reported he died in Philadelphia after suffering a heart attack earlier this month. Ford was voted the team’s MVP in his first season with Boston. He retired following the 1981-82 season and was an assistant coach for the Celtics for seven seasons from 1983 to 1990, helping coach former teammates Larry Bird, Kevin McHale and Robert Parish to two titles in 1984 and 1986. NFL – Bears Getsy, Raiders Graham to coach Senior Bowl teams Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy and Las Vegas Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham will serve as Senior Bowl head coaches. The Senior Bowl says Getsy will coach the American team and Graham the National team in the Feb. 4 showcase game for senior and graduate NFL prospects. The Bears have the top overall pick in April’s draft, and the Raiders own the No. 7 selection. It’s the first time the Senior Bowl won’t have two full team staffs coaching the game. NFL Football Operations has implemented a “coach up” format to promote professional development for coordinators and other assistants. NFL – Bills, Bengals focus on playing with Hamlin home, recovering The Bills and Bengals can refocus on their next matchup now that Buffalo’s safety Damar Hamlin has shown remarkable signs in his recovery some three weeks after collapsing on the field in Cincinnati. Hamlin went into cardiac arrest and needed to be resuscitated in the first quarter of Buffalo’s since-canceled game against Cincinnati on Jan. 2. The teams meet in Buffalo on Sunday in the AFC divisional round of the playoffs. Bills coach Sean McDermott says his team has been uplifted by the sight of Hamlin starting to make regular visits to the team’s facility this week. WNBA – WNBA to play preseason game in Canada The WNBA will head north for a preseason game in Canada. The Chicago Sky will face the Minnesota Lynx on May 13 in Toronto. It will be the first WNBA game to be played in the country and the third WNBA preseason game to be played outside of the United States. In 2004, the Detroit Shock and San Antonio Silver Stars met in Monterrey, Mexico, and in 2011 the Atlanta Dream played the Standard Life Great Britain Women’s basketball team in Manchester, England. FIFA – Witness: Bribes helped Fox execs get soccer TV rights The U.S. government’s star witness in a big-money bribery case engulfing the world of soccer has begun testifying at the trial of two former Fox executives accused of paying bribes to rig the bidding process for broadcasting rights to two of the sport’s biggest competitions. The trial in New York is the latest development in a tangled corruption scandal that dates back nearly a decade. The witness, Alejandro Burzaco, alleges that he and former Fox executives Hernan Lopez and Carlos Martinez conspired to bribe South American soccer officials for broadcasting rights to the Copa Libertadores and get inside information that helped them bid for the World Cup. Lawyers for Lopez and Martinez have asserted they are being framed. Tennis – American Jenson Brooksby beats No. 2 Ruud at Australian Open Jenson Brooksby has eliminated No. 2 seed Casper Ruud in four sets in the second round of the Australian Open. This upset comes a day after Mackenzie McDonald beat defending champion and No. 1 seed Rafael Nadal. So a pair of 20-something Californians have knocked out the top two players in the men’s bracket at Melbourne Park. The 22-year-old Brooksby Brooksby is ranked 39th and is making his debut at the Australian Open. Ruud was the runner-up at the French Open to Nadal last June and at the U.S. Open to Carlos Alcaraz last September. American men Michael Mmoh, Ben Shelton, J.J. Wolf and Tommy Paul also advanced. But the highest seeded man from the U.S., No. 8 Taylor Fritz, lost. Tennis – Nadal MRI shows hurt left hip flexor; recovery of 6-8 weeks Rafael Nadal’s manager says the 22-time Grand Slam champion injured his left hip flexor during his loss at the Australian Open and could need about six to eight weeks to fully recover. Nadal had an MRI exam at a hospital in Melbourne under his doctor’s supervision on Thursday. That was a day after Nadal got hurt during a straight-set exit against Mackenzie McDonald in the second round at Melbourne Park. Nadal was the defending champion and seeded No. 1 in Australia. The 36-year-old now will head home to Spain to rest. AHL – American Hockey League Last Night Grand Rapids Griffins 5, Rockford Ice Hogs 2 Chicago Wolves 6, Manitoba Moose 2 MCCAA – Junior College Athletics Last Night Women’s Basketball Southwestern Michigan 56, Kellogg Community College 52 SMC had three starters score in double figures as the Roadrunners beat Kellogg CC 56-52.  Macey Laubach had a team high 14 points while Ariana Lemons and Cameron Thomas each had 12.  SMC was outscored 21-11 in the final quarter and held on for the conference win. Men’s Basketball Southwestern Michigan 62, Kellogg Community College 59 The SMC men pulled off the sweep on the night, and like the women had to hold on late for a 62-59 win over Kellogg CC. Sean Burress had 17 to lead the Roadrunners.  Mari Nichols scored 13 and Mikel Forest added 11. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MHSAA – High School Sports Last Night Boys Basketball Benton Harbor 71, Watervliet 68 Grant Gondrezick II had 21 points in the first half but did not play in the second half of Benton Harbor's 71-68 win over previously unbeaten Watervliet.  Watervliet had a 35-33 lead at halftime before the Tigers rallied in the second half for the win. Antwan Callahan added 15 points for the Tigers.  Tyson Williams had a game high 24 points for Watervliet, and Kaiden Bierhalter had 17.   Benton Harbor improves to 7-2 on the season while Watervliet falls to 6-1. Schoolcraft 71, Centreville 51 Fruitport Calvary Christian 76, Fennville 71 Girls Basketball Benton Harbor 59, Watervliet 58 Wrestling St. Joseph, Kalamazoo Central, Loy Norrix at Lakeshore Lakeshore 60, Kalamazoo Central 14 Lakeshore 75, Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 6 St. Joseph 36, Kalamazoo Central 33 St. Joseph 54, Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 28 Tonight Boys Basketball SMAC Battle Creek Central at Kalamazoo Central, 4:15 p.m. BCS Our Lady of the Lake at Covert, 6:00 p.m. Southwest 10 Bangor at Comstock, 7:30 p.m. Bloomingdale at Hartford, 7:30 p.m. Cassopolis at White Pigeon, 7:30 p.m. Girls Basketball SMAC St. Joseph at Portage Central, 7:00 p.m. Lakeshore at Portage Northern, 7:00 p.m. Gull Lake at Mattawan, 7:00 p.m. Battle Creek Lakeview at Kalamazoo Loy Norrix, 5:45 p.m. Battle Creek Central at Kalamazoo Central, 4:15 p.m. Lakeland Dowagiac at Buchanan, 7:00 p.m. SAC Bridgman at South Haven, 6:00 p.m. Boys Swimming and Diving St. Joseph at Portage Northern, 6:00 p.m. Bridgman at Battle Creek Lakeview, 6:00 p.m. NCAAMBKB – Men's College Basketball Tonight Rutgers at Michigan State, 6:30 p.m.                            Superhits 103.7 Cosy FM 5:30 Michigan at Maryland, 7:00 p.m.                                  News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 6:30 NCAAMBKB – Women's College Basketball Last Night (10) Iowa 84, Michigan State 81 – OT Akron 80, Central Michigan 65 Western Michigan 68, Ohio 57 Kent State 79, Eastern Michigan 66 (10) Iowa 84, Michigan State 81 – OT – Clark helps No. 10 Iowa edge Michigan State 84-81 in OT Caitlin Clark had 26 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds to help No. 10 Iowa beat Michigan State 84-81 in overtime. Clark, who leads the Big Ten in scoring, hit a turnaround jumper wit 31 seconds left to give Iowa the lead, then sealed it with a pair of free throws with 17 seconds left. Monika Czinano added 22 points hitting all 11 of her shots _ a school record _ for Iowa (15-4, 7-1 Big Ten) before fouling out. Kamara McDaniel had a team-high 21 points for the Spartans (10-9, 2-6). Matilda Ekh added 13, while Moira Joiner and Isoline Alexander had 11 apiece.  The Spartans had a final chance to win the game in overtime. With five seconds left, Clark was called for an intentional foul. McDaniel hit both free throws to get Michigan State within 82-81. McDaniel traveled on the ensuing possession with two seconds left and Molly Davis hit two free throws to seal the win. Tonight (7) Notre Dame at Clemson, 7:00 p.m. (14) Michigan at Rutgers, 8:30 p.m. NHL – NHL – National Hockey League Tonight Chicago Blackhawks at Philadelphia Flyers, 7:00 p.m. Detroit Red Wings at Vegas Golden Knights, 10:00 p.m. NBA – National Basketball Association Last Night Oklahoma City Thunder 126, Indiana Pacers 106 Thunder 126, Pacers 106 – Thunder beat Pacers 126-106 for 4th straight victory Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Isaiah Joe each scored 23 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder rolled past the Indiana Pacers 126-106 on Wednesday night for their fourth straight victory. Joe, a reserve, tied a career high with seven made 3-pointers in just 22 minutes. Lu Dort had 22 points and a career-high 11 rebounds and Kenrich Williams added 12 points and a career-best 10 assists for the Thunder. Andrew Nembhard scored 18 points for the Pacers, who lost their fifth straight. Today Detroit Pistons vs. Chicago Bulls, 3:00 p.m.                  at Accor Arena, Paris, France NBA – In Paris, Bulls and Pistons enjoy sights, culture and opera The Detroit Pistons are playing a game in Paris on Thursday night. But two nights before the game, the Pistons were the spectators and the City of Lights played for them. The Pistons had a team party at the Paris Opera House to highlight their trip to France’s capital for a game against the Chicago Bulls. It's been a midseason immersion into French cuisine, wine and culture for both teams. Everybody saw the Eiffel Tower, everybody saw the Champs-Élysées, but both teams decided they couldn't come to Paris and not make every effort to enjoy the opportunity. NBA – Chris Ford, champ as player, coach with Celtics, dies at 74 Chris Ford, a member of the Boston Celtics 1981 championship team, a longtime NBA coach and the player credited with scoring the league's first 3-point basket, has died at the age of 74. His family announced his death in a statement issued by the Celtics. No official cause was given, but the statement said Ford died Tuesday. The Press of Atlantic City reported he died in Philadelphia after suffering a heart attack earlier this month. Ford was voted the team's MVP in his first season with Boston. He retired following the 1981-82 season and was an assistant coach for the Celtics for seven seasons from 1983 to 1990, helping coach former teammates Larry Bird, Kevin McHale and Robert Parish to two titles in 1984 and 1986. NFL – Bears Getsy, Raiders Graham to coach Senior Bowl teams Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy and Las Vegas Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham will serve as Senior Bowl head coaches. The Senior Bowl says Getsy will coach the American team and Graham the National team in the Feb. 4 showcase game for senior and graduate NFL prospects. The Bears have the top overall pick in April's draft, and the Raiders own the No. 7 selection. It's the first time the Senior Bowl won't have two full team staffs coaching the game. NFL Football Operations has implemented a “coach up” format to promote professional development for coordinators and other assistants. NFL – Bills, Bengals focus on playing with Hamlin home, recovering The Bills and Bengals can refocus on their next matchup now that Buffalo’s safety Damar Hamlin has shown remarkable signs in his recovery some three weeks after collapsing on the field in Cincinnati. Hamlin went into cardiac arrest and needed to be resuscitated in the first quarter of Buffalo’s since-canceled game against Cincinnati on Jan. 2. The teams meet in Buffalo on Sunday in the AFC divisional round of the playoffs. Bills coach Sean McDermott says his team has been uplifted by the sight of Hamlin starting to make regular visits to the team’s facility this week. WNBA – WNBA to play preseason game in Canada The WNBA will head north for a preseason game in Canada. The Chicago Sky will face the Minnesota Lynx on May 13 in Toronto. It will be the first WNBA game to be played in the country and the third WNBA preseason game to be played outside of the United States. In 2004, the Detroit Shock and San Antonio Silver Stars met in Monterrey, Mexico, and in 2011 the Atlanta Dream played the Standard Life Great Britain Women's basketball team in Manchester, England. FIFA – Witness: Bribes helped Fox execs get soccer TV rights The U.S. government's star witness in a big-money bribery case engulfing the world of soccer has begun testifying at the trial of two former Fox executives accused of paying bribes to rig the bidding process for broadcasting rights to two of the sport's biggest competitions. The trial in New York is the latest development in a tangled corruption scandal that dates back nearly a decade. The witness, Alejandro Burzaco, alleges that he and former Fox executives Hernan Lopez and Carlos Martinez conspired to bribe South American soccer officials for broadcasting rights to the Copa Libertadores and get inside information that helped them bid for the World Cup. Lawyers for Lopez and Martinez have asserted they are being framed. Tennis – American Jenson Brooksby beats No. 2 Ruud at Australian Open Jenson Brooksby has eliminated No. 2 seed Casper Ruud in four sets in the second round of the Australian Open. This upset comes a day after Mackenzie McDonald beat defending champion and No. 1 seed Rafael Nadal. So a pair of 20-something Californians have knocked out the top two players in the men's bracket at Melbourne Park. The 22-year-old Brooksby Brooksby is ranked 39th and is making his debut at the Australian Open. Ruud was the runner-up at the French Open to Nadal last June and at the U.S. Open to Carlos Alcaraz last September. American men Michael Mmoh, Ben Shelton, J.J. Wolf and Tommy Paul also advanced. But the highest seeded man from the U.S., No. 8 Taylor Fritz, lost. Tennis – Nadal MRI shows hurt left hip flexor; recovery of 6-8 weeks Rafael Nadal’s manager says the 22-time Grand Slam champion injured his left hip flexor during his loss at the Australian Open and could need about six to eight weeks to fully recover. Nadal had an MRI exam at a hospital in Melbourne under his doctor's supervision on Thursday. That was a day after Nadal got hurt during a straight-set exit against Mackenzie McDonald in the second round at Melbourne Park. Nadal was the defending champion and seeded No. 1 in Australia. The 36-year-old now will head home to Spain to rest. AHL – American Hockey League Last Night Grand Rapids Griffins 5, Rockford Ice Hogs 2 Chicago Wolves 6, Manitoba Moose 2 MCCAA – Junior College Athletics Last Night Women's Basketball Southwestern Michigan 56, Kellogg Community College 52 SMC had three starters score in double figures as the Roadrunners beat Kellogg CC 56-52.  Macey Laubach had a team high 14 points while Ariana Lemons and Cameron Thomas each had 12.  SMC was outscored 21-11 in the final quarter and held on for the conference win. Men's Basketball Southwestern Michigan 62, Kellogg Community College 59 The SMC men pulled off the sweep on the night, and like the women had to hold on late for a 62-59 win over Kellogg CC. Sean Burress had 17 to lead the Roadrunners.  Mari Nichols scored 13 and Mikel Forest added 11. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MHSAA – High School Sports Last Night Boys Basketball Benton Harbor 71, Watervliet 68 Grant Gondrezick II had 21 points in the first half but did not play in the second half of Benton Harbor's 71-68 win over previously unbeaten Watervliet.  Watervliet had a 35-33 lead at halftime before the Tigers rallied in the second half for the win. Antwan Callahan added 15 points for the Tigers.  Tyson Williams had a game high 24 points for Watervliet, and Kaiden Bierhalter had 17.   Benton Harbor improves to 7-2 on the season while Watervliet falls to 6-1. Schoolcraft 71, Centreville 51 Fruitport Calvary Christian 76, Fennville 71 Girls Basketball Benton Harbor 59, Watervliet 58 Wrestling St. Joseph, Kalamazoo Central, Loy Norrix at Lakeshore Lakeshore 60, Kalamazoo Central 14 Lakeshore 75, Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 6 St. Joseph 36, Kalamazoo Central 33 St. Joseph 54, Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 28 Tonight Boys Basketball SMAC Battle Creek Central at Kalamazoo Central, 4:15 p.m. BCS Our Lady of the Lake at Covert, 6:00 p.m. Southwest 10 Bangor at Comstock, 7:30 p.m. Bloomingdale at Hartford, 7:30 p.m. Cassopolis at White Pigeon, 7:30 p.m. Girls Basketball SMAC St. Joseph at Portage Central, 7:00 p.m. Lakeshore at Portage Northern, 7:00 p.m. Gull Lake at Mattawan, 7:00 p.m. Battle Creek Lakeview at Kalamazoo Loy Norrix, 5:45 p.m. Battle Creek Central at Kalamazoo Central, 4:15 p.m. Lakeland Dowagiac at Buchanan, 7:00 p.m. SAC Bridgman at South Haven, 6:00 p.m. Boys Swimming and Diving St. Joseph at Portage Northern, 6:00 p.m. Bridgman at Battle Creek Lakeview, 6:00 p.m. NCAAMBKB – Men's College Basketball Tonight Rutgers at Michigan State, 6:30 p.m.                            Superhits 103.7 Cosy FM 5:30 Michigan at Maryland, 7:00 p.m.                                  News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 6:30 NCAAMBKB – Women's College Basketball Last Night (10) Iowa 84, Michigan State 81 – OT Akron 80, Central Michigan 65 Western Michigan 68, Ohio 57 Kent State 79, Eastern Michigan 66 (10) Iowa 84, Michigan State 81 – OT – Clark helps No. 10 Iowa edge Michigan State 84-81 in OT Caitlin Clark had 26 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds to help No. 10 Iowa beat Michigan State 84-81 in overtime. Clark, who leads the Big Ten in scoring, hit a turnaround jumper wit 31 seconds left to give Iowa the lead, then sealed it with a pair of free throws with 17 seconds left. Monika Czinano added 22 points hitting all 11 of her shots _ a school record _ for Iowa (15-4, 7-1 Big Ten) before fouling out. Kamara McDaniel had a team-high 21 points for the Spartans (10-9, 2-6). Matilda Ekh added 13, while Moira Joiner and Isoline Alexander had 11 apiece.  The Spartans had a final chance to win the game in overtime. With five seconds left, Clark was called for an intentional foul. McDaniel hit both free throws to get Michigan State within 82-81. McDaniel traveled on the ensuing possession with two seconds left and Molly Davis hit two free throws to seal the win. Tonight (7) Notre Dame at Clemson, 7:00 p.m. (14) Michigan at Rutgers, 8:30 p.m. NHL – NHL – National Hockey League Tonight Chicago Blackhawks at Philadelphia Flyers, 7:00 p.m. Detroit Red Wings at Vegas Golden Knights, 10:00 p.m. NBA – National Basketball Association Last Night Oklahoma City Thunder 126, Indiana Pacers 106 Thunder 126, Pacers 106 – Thunder beat Pacers 126-106 for 4th straight victory Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Isaiah Joe each scored 23 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder rolled past the Indiana Pacers 126-106 on Wednesday night for their fourth straight victory. Joe, a reserve, tied a career high with seven made 3-pointers in just 22 minutes. Lu Dort had 22 points and a career-high 11 rebounds and Kenrich Williams added 12 points and a career-best 10 assists for the Thunder. Andrew Nembhard scored 18 points for the Pacers, who lost their fifth straight. Today Detroit Pistons vs. Chicago Bulls, 3:00 p.m.                  at Accor Arena, Paris, France NBA – In Paris, Bulls and Pistons enjoy sights, culture and opera The Detroit Pistons are playing a game in Paris on Thursday night. But two nights before the game, the Pistons were the spectators and the City of Lights played for them. The Pistons had a team party at the Paris Opera House to highlight their trip to France’s capital for a game against the Chicago Bulls. It's been a midseason immersion into French cuisine, wine and culture for both teams. Everybody saw the Eiffel Tower, everybody saw the Champs-Élysées, but both teams decided they couldn't come to Paris and not make every effort to enjoy the opportunity. NBA – Chris Ford, champ as player, coach with Celtics, dies at 74 Chris Ford, a member of the Boston Celtics 1981 championship team, a longtime NBA coach and the player credited with scoring the league's first 3-point basket, has died at the age of 74. His family announced his death in a statement issued by the Celtics. No official cause was given, but the statement said Ford died Tuesday. The Press of Atlantic City reported he died in Philadelphia after suffering a heart attack earlier this month. Ford was voted the team's MVP in his first season with Boston. He retired following the 1981-82 season and was an assistant coach for the Celtics for seven seasons from 1983 to 1990, helping coach former teammates Larry Bird, Kevin McHale and Robert Parish to two titles in 1984 and 1986. NFL – Bears Getsy, Raiders Graham to coach Senior Bowl teams Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy and Las Vegas Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham will serve as Senior Bowl head coaches. The Senior Bowl says Getsy will coach the American team and Graham the National team in the Feb. 4 showcase game for senior and graduate NFL prospects. The Bears have the top overall pick in April's draft, and the Raiders own the No. 7 selection. It's the first time the Senior Bowl won't have two full team staffs coaching the game. NFL Football Operations has implemented a “coach up” format to promote professional development for coordinators and other assistants. NFL – Bills, Bengals focus on playing with Hamlin home, recovering The Bills and Bengals can refocus on their next matchup now that Buffalo’s safety Damar Hamlin has shown remarkable signs in his recovery some three weeks after collapsing on the field in Cincinnati. Hamlin went into cardiac arrest and needed to be resuscitated in the first quarter of Buffalo’s since-canceled game against Cincinnati on Jan. 2. The teams meet in Buffalo on Sunday in the AFC divisional round of the playoffs. Bills coach Sean McDermott says his team has been uplifted by the sight of Hamlin starting to make regular visits to the team’s facility this week. WNBA – WNBA to play preseason game in Canada The WNBA will head north for a preseason game in Canada. The Chicago Sky will face the Minnesota Lynx on May 13 in Toronto. It will be the first WNBA game to be played in the country and the third WNBA preseason game to be played outside of the United States. In 2004, the Detroit Shock and San Antonio Silver Stars met in Monterrey, Mexico, and in 2011 the Atlanta Dream played the Standard Life Great Britain Women's basketball team in Manchester, England. FIFA – Witness: Bribes helped Fox execs get soccer TV rights The U.S. government's star witness in a big-money bribery case engulfing the world of soccer has begun testifying at the trial of two former Fox executives accused of paying bribes to rig the bidding process for broadcasting rights to two of the sport's biggest competitions. The trial in New York is the latest development in a tangled corruption scandal that dates back nearly a decade. The witness, Alejandro Burzaco, alleges that he and former Fox executives Hernan Lopez and Carlos Martinez conspired to bribe South American soccer officials for broadcasting rights to the Copa Libertadores and get inside information that helped them bid for the World Cup. Lawyers for Lopez and Martinez have asserted they are being framed. Tennis – American Jenson Brooksby beats No. 2 Ruud at Australian Open Jenson Brooksby has eliminated No. 2 seed Casper Ruud in four sets in the second round of the Australian Open. This upset comes a day after Mackenzie McDonald beat defending champion and No. 1 seed Rafael Nadal. So a pair of 20-something Californians have knocked out the top two players in the men's bracket at Melbourne Park. The 22-year-old Brooksby Brooksby is ranked 39th and is making his debut at the Australian Open. Ruud was the runner-up at the French Open to Nadal last June and at the U.S. Open to Carlos Alcaraz last September. American men Michael Mmoh, Ben Shelton, J.J. Wolf and Tommy Paul also advanced. But the highest seeded man from the U.S., No. 8 Taylor Fritz, lost. Tennis – Nadal MRI shows hurt left hip flexor; recovery of 6-8 weeks Rafael Nadal’s manager says the 22-time Grand Slam champion injured his left hip flexor during his loss at the Australian Open and could need about six to eight weeks to fully recover. Nadal had an MRI exam at a hospital in Melbourne under his doctor's supervision on Thursday. That was a day after Nadal got hurt during a straight-set exit against Mackenzie McDonald in the second round at Melbourne Park. Nadal was the defending champion and seeded No. 1 in Australia. The 36-year-old now will head home to Spain to rest. AHL – American Hockey League Last Night Grand Rapids Griffins 5, Rockford Ice Hogs 2 Chicago Wolves 6, Manitoba Moose 2 MCCAA – Junior College Athletics Last Night Women's Basketball Southwestern Michigan 56, Kellogg Community College 52 SMC had three starters score in double figures as the Roadrunners beat Kellogg CC 56-52.  Macey Laubach had a team high 14 points while Ariana Lemons and Cameron Thomas each had 12.  SMC was outscored 21-11 in the final quarter and held on for the conference win. Men's Basketball Southwestern Michigan 62, Kellogg Community College 59 The SMC men pulled off the sweep on the night, and like the women had to hold on late for a 62-59 win over Kellogg CC. Sean Burress had 17 to lead the Roadrunners.  Mari Nichols scored 13 and Mikel Forest added 11. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We revisit Max's best one-on-one interviews with Celtics champions in this unique 'Best of' episode that features Boston champs Ray Allen ('08), Paul Pierce ('08), Robert Parish ('81, '84, '86), 'Tiny' Archibald ('81) & Kendrick Perkins ('08) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Cooper welcomes "The Chief" of the Boston Celtics 1980's championships. Basketball Hall of Famer and 4x champion, Robert Parish joins Showtime to discuss Robert's career, his college SAT scandal, why he made the choice to go to the NBA over the ABA, His tenure playing with Rick Barry and Clifford Ray of the Golden State Warriors and of course, his illustrious career with the Boston Celtics during their Dynasty years facing the Showtime Lakers. They also touch on Boston Racism, Lakers and Celtics- behind the scenes and do a TON of epic trash talking like only NBA Legends can do. This episode is powered by: Shopify- Coop's preferred online store and consultancy. For free offer (and to support Coop in his effort to become CHAMPION of Lakers podcasts), please go to https://shopify.com/showtime (all lower case). and https://Betonline.ag > use coop's code CLNS50 for a huge bonus deposit. 02:30  Pleasantries. 3:30 Youth, College Career + SAT scandal 7:00  BOL Ad Read 8:00 why NBA nor ABA, Early Pro career. 8:50 Time w Golden State Warriors 08:00  Robert Humbled by Kareem 11:00 “Double Zero, Double Nothing” 13:34 “Joe Barely Cares” - the trade that changed the NBA 14:00 Boston & Racism: Chief first experiences in Boston. 16:30 KC Jones Story. 17:50 Tommy Heinsohn story. 18:57 Red Auerbach Story. 19:30 Coach Larry Little. 20:25 Dennis Johnson. 21:45 Larry Bird. 25:30 1984 and 1985 Championship. Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Celtics Collective Podcast, Adam and Sean are joined by Basketball Hall of Famer and former Boston Celtic Dino Radja. Radja played for the Celtics for four seasons (1993-1997), just after the Larry Bird years. Dino spent nearly an hour telling amazing stories about playing the Celtics as a member of the opposing teams and looking at Larry Bird as a martian, to then how he joined the Boston Celtics and playing with Robert Parish, Dominque Wilkins, Xavier McDaniels, and more. Dino also told stories about playing NBA greats like Shaquille O'Neal, Michael Jordan, and Karl Malone. His time in the NBA was cut short and he tells the story about the events that led up to that and how he learned that Rick Pitino wasn't a trustworthy person. We hope you enjoy this interview and make sure to follow and subscribe to the show on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts!  The Celtics Collective is brought to you by Heavy Sports and Heavy On Celtics. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter. Check out more from Heavy On Sports. Hosts: Adam Taylor, and Sean Deveney Guest: Dino Radja  Executive Producer: Thomas Darro

In the 1980s, it was the Boston Celtics who ruled the East, with a combination of front-line toughness and the unparalleled skill of Larry Bird. When Bill Walton joined the team and was finally able to put in a full injury-free season, Bird, McHale, and co made it to the top of the NBA mountain one last time. Dan Shaughnessy chronicled this era in his fascinating book Wish It Lasted Forever. Be sure to go back and listen to episode 36 for the full story from Dan about those elite Celtics teams, Larry Bird, and that era. This episode is a mini-pod, an unreleased excerpt from episode 36 where Dan delves into the intriguing nutrition and wellness ways of former NBA All-Star, Scott Wedman. Scott may have been looked at as weird back in the 80s, but many of the approaches Wedman took to nutrition and off-court wellness are now commonplace. In this episode, you'll hear: What Larry Bird thought of Scott Wedman refusing to eat meat. How other teammates including Robert Parish took nutrition seriously.Insights into the dynamics of a player having their own trainer or physical therapist outside of the team staff.Relive the Celtics' 80s glory days in Dan's book Wish It Lasted Forever and check out his Twitter feed. 

Robert Parish joins the show to discuss the current state of the NBA, the Finals and his career.

HOUR 4: Merloni, Fauria and Mego broadcast from West End Johnnies ahead of Celtics-Warriors Game 3. What do we expect? Old friend Glenn Ordway joins us to discuss the series and what Robert Parish had to say about him on WEEI this week

Robert Parish on Celtics-Warriors, Draymond's antics and Glenn Ordway memories

HOUR 2: We start the hour with one of our favorite WEEI interviews ever as Celtics legend Robert Parish joined us. Would you rather have Tatum or Curry for the rest of the NBA Finals? Plus, we end the hour hitting on the red hot Red Sox

Rel and Wayne give you a sneak peak into their new show, Keepin' It Rel with Young Wayne. The guys share their #NBAFinals predictions that lead into a hilarious rabbit hole involving Karate and a NBA Hall of Famer. Watch all episodes of Keepin' It Rel with Young Wayne on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEIJhnDHzW1Z82WDJ96dLw Follow Rel: Twitter: @LilRel4 Instagram: @comedianlilrel Follow Wayne: Instagram: @youngwayne00 Rate Keepin' It Rel with Young Wayne on Spotifyand Apple Podcastsand leave a review for Rel and Wayne. Advertise on Keepin' It Rel with Young Waynevia Gumball.fm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Agents Scott and Cam, along with guest operatives David Lowbridge-Ellis of the Licence to Queer blog and Alan J. Porter, co-author of The James Bond Lexicon and co-host of On Her Majesty's Secret Podcast, board a flying saucer to SMERSH headquarters to tackle the extravagant 1967 James Bond spoof Casino Royale. Directed by Val Guest, Ken Hughes, John Huston, Joseph McGrath, Robert Parish and Richard Talmadge. Starring Peter Sellers, Ursula Andress, David Niven, Orson Welles, Joanna Pettet, Woody Allen, Daliah Lavi and Deborah Karr. David's writing can be found at Licence to Queer. The Licence to Queer podcast is available on all major platforms.  The James Bond Lexicon, as well as Alan's other books, can be purchased on Amazon. Check out On Her Majesty's Secret Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. Become a SpyHards Patron and gain access to top secret "Agents in the Field" bonus episodes, movie commentaries and more! Pick up exclusive SpyHards merch, including the "What Does Vargas Do?" t-shirt by @shaylayy, available only at Redbubble Social media: @spyhards View the NOC List and the Disavowed List at Letterboxd.com/spyhards Podcast artwork by Hannah Hughes.

Hosted by 7-time champion Robert Horry and Jabari Davis, NBA Finals File dives deep into the greatest Finals series in NBA history, breaking down the best moments, storylines and matchups, using rare archival audio from the NBA, and the personal touch that only "Big Shot Bob" can give.  In this episode of NBA Finals File, we examine the 1984 Finals, Lakers vs Celtics. A seven-game battle that changed the NBA forever, featuring a ton of Hall-of-Famers and the most intense rivalry in the NBA. Magic Johnson and the Lakers facing Larry Bird and Celtics, the matchup the world had been waiting for since they met in college 5 years earlier. Jabari and Rob discuss the Lakers "Showtime" offense, dealing with the physicality of the Celtics, the crazy heat in the Boston Garden, and in part two, "Big Game" James Worthy will join the show to talk about the series he still has nightmares about to this day. NBA Finals File is available on the iHeart app, Apple podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. NBA Finals File is a production of iHeartMedia and the NBA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted by 7-time champion Robert Horry and Jabari Davis, NBA Finals File dives deep into the greatest Finals series in NBA history, breaking down the best moments, storylines and matchups, using rare archival audio from the NBA, and the personal touch that only "Big Shot Bob" can give.  In this episode of NBA Finals File, we examine the 1984 Finals, Lakers vs Celtics. A seven-game battle that changed the NBA forever, featuring a ton of future Hall-of-Famers and the most intense rivalry in the NBA. Magic Johnson and the Lakers facing Larry Bird and Celtics, the matchup the world had been waiting for since they met in college 5 years earlier. Jabari and Rob discuss the Lakers "Showtime" offense, dealing with the physicality of the Celtics, the crazy heat in the Boston Garden, and in part two, "Big Game" James Worthy will join the show to talk about the series he still has nightmares about to this day. NBA Finals File is available on the iHeart app, Apple podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. NBA Finals File is a production of iHeartMedia and the NBA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex, Jesse, Jon, and Josh offer their weekly teaspoon of nonsense. They start the show discussing the following NHL headlines: Mike Yeo healthy scratching reigning ironman Keith Yandle (0:27), the enigma that is Phil Kessel (5:15), and wonder how hockey without fighting would look (8:31). Alex outlines the most lopsided trades in sports history (13:35), including the Red Sox trading Babe Ruth to the rival Yankees, the Colts shipping John Elway to the Broncos, and the Nets sending Dr. J to the 76ers. The boys then recap the men's NCAA Final Four and the Kansas Jayhawks' title (23:23), Tiger Woods playing at Augusta National (32:18), and the Toronto Raptors locking up a playoff spot (37:07). The guys outline the NHL playoff picture (44:20), Josh questions the difference between wearing sports jerseys and Comiccon fans in costume (50:27), and they offer their Qualin Award nominations (52:23). Alex gives his MLB postseason predictions (56:30), and the squad finish the show playing Start-Bench-Cut focused on the front-runners in the NHL's Pacific Division (60:16).

The Father and Sons return to discuss the current NBA top 75 players list. Unapollagetic favorite Mark Williams joins the crew today. Top coaches (109:00), best point guard (100:00) of all time is also discussed. Of course we had to talk about the Bulls (113:00). We discuss the snubs and who we would replace them with. Damien Lillard, Anthony Davis, Robert Parish, are a few players who the panel says they should not. be on the list. The people who should be replacenot on the list will surprise you. 

If you followed the epic battles between the Lakers and the Celtics in the 1980's, didn't you always wonder if Robert Parish (the "Chief") ever talked to Laker fan Jack Nicholson about the "Chief" in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest? They did! Parish said Nicholson once came up to him in the layup line before a game and they had a chat. Unselfish and underappreciated, Parish considered retirement from the dysfunctional Golden State Warriors before Red Auerbach engineered the blockbuster trade for him in 1980, which also included drafting Kevin McHale. Robert loved the Celtic style - rebounding, blocking shots, passing, and constantly running to get in shape. Parish said he enjoyed looking across the court in Game 5 of the Finals in 1984 and seeing Kareem Abdul Jabbar, in the 100-degree heat in Boston Garden, with no air-conditioning, sucking on an oxygen mask. All his memories are polished gems.

Hosted by Sarah Kustok, NBA Flashback is the podcast that takes you back to the best moments in NBA history through exclusive archival audio from the NBA vault, along with new interviews with the players and coaches who were in the building. In this episode of NBA Flashback we go back to March 12th, 1985 and relive the night the Larry Bird scored a career-high and Celtics record 60 points in a win over the Hawks. We talk with Bird's long-time teammate, the Chief, Robert Parish, about what motivated Larry that night, Bird calling his shots, his never-ending trash talk, and even the Hawks players cheering on Bird from their bench. NBA Flashback is available on the iHeart app, Apple podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. NBA Flashback is a production of iHeartMedia and the NBA. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we discuss the twenty-second Best Picture winner, All the King's Men, Fred Astaire's rise among the Hollywood elite, Senator Huey P. Long and the story behind the novel and film adaptation, and fancy editing techniques of Robert Parish to make this film a success! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thanktheacademypodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thankacademypod Email us your thoughts: thanktheacademypod@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thank-the-academy/support

On the latest episode of 'Liberty, Justice and Ball,' Hall of Famer and 9-time NBA All-Star Robert Parish joins the program. The 4-time NBA Champion discusses growing up in Shreveport, Louisiana in the 1950s, the racial tension he faced while playing in Boston during the 1980s, the impact of celebrity status in regards to social acceptance and much more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

No Dunks hit the beach to answer your questions and comments! Topics include: Weird NBA award winners (Andrew Wiggins' Rookie of the Year, Bobby Simmons' Most Improved, etc.), whether LeBron James can break Robert Parish's record for all-time career games played, things we've embraced that might upset the homeland, who the hell is Patrick Marleau, singing in the shower, NBA BBQ puns, Cameo, and more.Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NoDunksInc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MassLive's John Karalis is joined by NBC Sports Boston's Tommy Heinsohn to talk about the 1980's Celtics, the Big 3, Robert Parish, which team is really the best in team history, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Robert Parish joined the podcast before we joined the Locked On network. Here's a re-release of that interview as he talks about his time in Boston, the Big 3, and the time he and Michael Jordan squared off when he was with Chicago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices