Is a Chicago Bulls threepeat in sight this season
The piece argues Michael Jordan is widely regarded as the greatest, but cautions Chicago faces a hard road to a third straight title. It cites Jordan’s evolving defense, team reliance, and the toll of a long season plus Olympic competition, noting no NBA team has won three straight since the Celtics.
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Portland
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Jesse Owens
Joe DiMaggio
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Scott Williams
John Paxson
B.J. Armstrong
Phil Jackson
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Cleveland
Pippen
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Boston Celtics
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Rick Adelman
Danny Ainge
Jerome Kersey
Bobby Hansen
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Chicago riot erupts after Bulls clinch title in riotous celebration
After the Bulls defeated the Trail Blazers 97 93 to clinch their second straight title, crowds poured into streets as looting and fires erupted. More than 1,000 arrested, two officers shot, many looted shops on the Magnificent Mile, West and South sides. Psychologists warn such celebrations are increasingly common.
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Richard M. Daley
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Thomas Tutko
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Dan Landers
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Bulls face a tough road to a third straight title
The Chicago Bulls, after clinching the 1992 NBA Finals 97 93 over Portland, refuse to rise to future repeat height yet. Coach Phil Jackson deflects talk of another title while citing next season’s returning core as key to potential success.
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Maddux Guides Cubs to Quick NL Victory Over Cardinals
Greg Maddux pitched a four hitter in a complete game win as the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-1 in 2 hours 1 minute. Hector Villanueva delivered a three run homer and a double to end a slump while the Cubs extended their five game win streak.
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Reds fall into 1st place tie in Midwest League
Springfield crushed Cedar Rapids 11-1 to pull into a first place tie with Quad City in the Midwest League Southern Division. Kevin Riggs opened the scoring with a double and Steve Gibralter added a run scoring single. John Mabry belted a two run homer in the six run third inning. Dennis Slininger held Cedar Rapids to six hits before Jerry Santos earned his league leading 15th save.
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Steve Gibralter
John Mabry
John O’brien
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Jerry Santos
Villanueva Homer Sparks Cubs Past Cardinals Scoring Burst
Bob Tewksbury struggled for six innings as Andre Dawson and Mark Grace opened the second with two hits. Cubs catcher Villanueva hit his second homer of the year after a long drought, fueling a 4-0 Cubs lead in the fourth.
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Watson recalls famous 1982 U S Open shot at Pebble Beach
The article recalls Tom Watson at Pebble Beach five or six years after his 1982 U S Open win and his decision to attempt the iconic par three 17th shot against Jack Nicklaus. Watson reflects on the moment and its place in golf history as a major tournament late in his career.
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