Magic 'cried all night' after Obama won election Nov 6, 2008
LOS ANGELES - Former Los Angeles Lakers star Magic Johnson said he and his wife cried all night after Barack Obama beat John McCain to become the countrys first African-American president. He can motivate people, Johnson said Wednesday night at halftime of the Clippers-Lakers game at Staples Center. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Sports figures victorious on election night Nov 6, 2008
Johnson put some flash into his campaign with the backing of basketball royalty Shaquille O'Neal, Magic Johnson and Charles Barkley. He wants to raise the profile of his hometown and bemoans his city's image beside the likes of Los Angeles and San Francisco. (FindLaw News)
Sports Stars Johnson, Shuler, Wyche Elected to Office Nov 6, 2008
Johnson put some flash into his campaign with the backing of basketball royalty Shaquille O'Neal, Magic Johnson and Charles Barkley. He wants to raise the profile of his hometown and bemoans his city's image beside that of Los Angeles and San Francisco. (Newsmax)
Former NBA star wins Sacramento mayor race Nov 5, 2008
During the campaign, Johnson called in basketball stars such as Shaquille O'Neal, Charles Barkley and Magic Johnson to stump for him. The Johnson campaign also out-fundraised Fargo and touts campaign contributions from billionaire investor Warren Buffett. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Former Suns star leads in mayoral race Nov 5, 2008
Throughout the campaign, Johnson has flexed his celebrity muscle, bringing in basketball stars such as Shaquille O'Neal, Charles Barkley and Magic Johnson. The Johnson campaign also out-fundraised Fargo and touts campaign contributions from billionaire investor Warren Buffett. (AZCentral -- News)
Politics time Nov 4, 2008
Steve Young's wife, Magic Johnson among those opposing gay marriage ban - Game on - USATODAY.com ... Steve Young's wife, Magic Johnson among those opposing gay marriage ban ... "This is Magic Johnson calling to ask you to join me and Barack Obama in opposing Proposition 8."Prop 8 singles out one group of Californians to be treated differently - including members of our family, our friends, and our coworkers. (USA Today -- Sports)
Shaq isn't fading away Nov 2, 2008
" Johnson, who is running against two-term incumbent Heather Fargo, has received endorsements from the likes of Magic Johnson, Charles Barkley, and Shaquille O'Neal. "I don't think it was criminal, I just think it was kind of bizarre," Fargo told the Bee. "Seeing him sit in my chair was kind of unsettling. I guess he's feeling pretty sure of himself and wanted to see where he was going to be. (Boston Globe)
Magic Johnson Urges Voters to Vote NO on Proposition 8 Joins Steve Young Family in Calling for Defeat Nov 2, 2008
Nov. 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Magic Johnson, enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame after winning five NBA championships as a Los Angeles Laker, and three Most Valuable Player awards, has lent his voice to the chorus of those calling Proposition 8 wrong and unfair ... The Young family released the following statement last night: "We believe ALL families matter and we do not believe in discrimination, therefore, our family will vote against Prop 8." And in a recorded telephone call to... (PR Newswire)
New Suns coach Porter forged of mettle Nov 2, 2008
This lifelong matrimony with basketball began, strangely enough, off a street called Nash, where he played hoops and pretended to be Magic Johnson on the courts of north Milwaukee's Atkinson Park. Porter, 45, grew up like an only child as the youngest of six kids by nearly a decade, and with his parents separated, he bounced around humble homes living off his father's factory work. (AZCentral -- News)
SEASON TIP-OFF Oct 29, 2008
and Bob Cousy, to name just two, played at an All-Star level deep into their careers mostly through their decision-making abilities, and I have little doubt that, if you gave 49-year-old Magic Johnson the ball right now in a pickup game, he would dominate through his smarts and the force of his will. (Plus, he'd call a lot of fouls -- I've seen him in action. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
His NBA dream still alive for Hasbrouck Oct 29, 2008
LOUDONVILLE A young Kenny Hasbrouck kept a poster of Magic Johnson in his bedroom, a constant reminder of his goal the NBA. ... "Ever since I found out who Magic Johnson was, that's all I've wanted.". (Albany Times Union)
Predictions anyone, and more Oct 25, 2008
Check history file for Magic Johnson 3 pt shot put. BWAF. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Ask Babe: More questions for the Babe Oct 25, 2008
BABE NOTE: Autographed cards of Michael Jordan, LeBron James and Magic Johnson highlight this year's NBA "Starting 5promotion. Beginning Nov. 1, collectors who purchase packs of 2009-09 Upper Deck and Topps cards from their hobby dealer and then put together the "Starting 5lineup of Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett, Dwight Howard, Tony Parker and Chris Paul will receive one special promo card in a sealed package. In addition to Jordan and James, UD has produced cards of Derrick Rose, while Topps has... (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Repeated obstacles Oct 22, 2008
"Will everybody have the same mind-set that they had when they were chasing a championship?" said Hall of Famer Magic Johnson, who won five NBA titles with the Lakers. "That's the key."You had a lot of guys that had never won a championship on the team. (Boston Globe)
A strange feeling Oct 21, 2008
I m also interested to see his Magic Johnson 3pt shot. and the million dollar question WWWD. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
WEST PREVIEWS: Spurs Oct 18, 2008
Sure, he's had Duncan the whole time -- just like Jackson had Michael Jordan and then Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant, just like Riley had Magic Johnson followed by Patrick Ewing and Shaq and Dwyane Wade. Whether it's allowing Steve Nash to become a scorer while the rest of the Suns flounder on offense, or carefully limiting the minutes of his veterans to keep them fresh for the postseason, Popovich orchestrates his bunch with aplomb. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Kurt Rambis' Jersey to be Retired at Ceremony a... Oct 18, 2008
Over the next six seasons, Rambis continued to play an integral role in the astounding success of the Lakers, joining Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, James Worthy and Byron Scott in a star-studded lineup that produced Pacific Division titles each of his first seven years with the club. SantaClaraBroncos. (Santaclarabroncos.com)
Zac Efron Interview, High School Musical 3 Oct 18, 2008
CORBIN BLEU: What was great is that I actually got a chance to work with Magic Johnson and I also saw Sasha. They remembered it and they were like, Man, thank you so much for sporting the jersey. (MoviesOnline)
Magic Johnson joins ESPN, ABC's NBA coverage Oct 15, 2008
ESPN - Magic Johnson joins ESPN, ABC as NBA studio analyst - NBA ... Magic Johnson joins ESPN, ABC as NBA studio analyst - NBA ... Magic Johnson joins ESPN, ABC as NBA studio analyst. (ESPN -- Golf News)
Scoring For A Cause Oct 15, 2008
"It would be like Magic Johnson giving a basketball clinic in L.A. This information is very important, and it helps to have it coming from a role model.". Notre Dame's involvement in Grassroot Soccer is mainly an annual home exhibition game, which says has been "very successful." The game is free of charge for spectators, but everyone is asked to make a donation. (Und.com)
Magic leaves TNT, joins ESPN as studio analyst Oct 14, 2008
Magic Johnson is joining ESPN's NBA studio team - 2008 NBA Preview - SI.com ... Magic Johnson will be a studio analyst for ESPN/ABC ... (AP) -- Magic Johnson will serve as a studio analyst for NBA coverage on ESPN and ABC.. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Magic changes networks; Madden sits Oct 14, 2008
Monday, the network announced another: Magic Johnson, who's been a part-time TNT studio analyst, will join ABC/ESPN's studio in the postseason and make a regular-season cameo on a Christmas Day tripleheader. ABC/ESPN also announced game analyst Jeff Van Gundy was signed to a multiyear extension. (USA Today -- Sports)
For the record Oct 14, 2008
The photo used to illustrate a Saturday page 2 story about Magic Johnson criticizing two radio talk-show hosts, was not related to the incident. It was, in fact, a picture of Johnson speaking with NBA Commissioner David Stern September 5th during the 2008 Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Monday's other exhibition games Oct 14, 2008
ESPN GAINS MAGIC: Hall of Fame player Magic Johnson has joined ESPN as a studio analyst for NBA coverage, and Jeff Van Gundy signed an extension to stay as a member of the cable TV network's top broadcast team. Johnson will work with Stuart Scott, Mike Wilbon and Jon Barry on ABC's pre-game show, starting on Christmas Day when ABC and ESPN broadcast three games. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Secrets to Building a Healthy Business Oct 11, 2008
Sponsored by Aetna Insurance and Magic Johnson Enterprises, the panel discussion will be from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. Entrepreneurs include Ackneil M. Muldrow, CEO of ParkerMuldrow iates, a small business consulting group and Maria Desenna Lopes, president and CEO of Integrated Business Management Services, a small business consulting firm ... Magic Johnson Enterprises (MJE) was founded by the National Basketball Association (NBA) legend, Earvin "Magic" Johnson. (PR Newswire)
Twin Cities radio duo: Magic fakes having AIDS Oct 11, 2008
A Twin Cities talk-radio duo agreed on the air that pro basketball legend Magic Johnson has been faking having AIDS, prompting a harsh denouncement today from the NBA legend and a concession from the station ... In a written statement this afternoon, KTLK program director Steve Versnick said that despite the Baker and Perry's "off-hand remarks," the station "recognizes the seriousness of the health issues presented by HIV/AIDS -- and the great work that Magic Johnson has done across the nation... (Minneapolis Star Tribune)
Radio station regrets saying Magic faked AIDS Oct 11, 2008
Former Los Angeles Lakers star Magic Johnson says KTLK hosts "should use their power in a more positive light ... instead of making up such ridiculous lies." ... MINNEAPOLIS - Magic Johnson criticized a pair of talk show hosts Friday for accusing him of faking AIDS but said he didnt want them to be fired ... Baker responded, Like Magic Johnson. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Moms decry child-care aid cuts Oct 11, 2008
MINNEAPOLIS Former NBA great Magic Johnson says he's outraged that a pair of Minneapolis talk radio hosts accused him of faking AIDS.. You can't hide from politics. (Yahoo News -- Child Welfare)
Magic critical of hosts after AIDS comments Oct 11, 2008
MINNEAPOLIS Magic Johnson criticized a pair of talk show hosts Friday for accusing him of faking AIDS but said he didn't want them to be fired ... Baker responded, Like Magic Johnson. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Magic Johnson Faked AIDS, Radio Duo Says Oct 11, 2008
Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty ImagesMagic Johnson ... A talk-radio duo in Minneapolis claimed on the air that former NBA star Magic Johnson faked having AIDS.. (Click2Houston, TX)
Game On! blog: 'Fake AIDS' charge irks Magic Johnson Oct 10, 2008
Magic Johnson outraged by 'faked AIDS' comment - Game on - USATODAY.com ... Magic Johnson outraged by 'faked AIDS' comment ... Magic Johnson has lashed back at a Minneapolis radio program whose hosts asserted that the former Lakers star has faked having AIDS.. (USA Today -- Sports)
Blazers made the right choice with Oden Oct 10, 2008
Revisionist basketball historians -- most of them too young to remember the period in question -- say Auerbach acquired the late Dennis Johnson to compete with Magic Johnson and the Lakers. Nothing could be further from the truth. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Radio talkers accuse Magic Johnson of faking AIDS Oct 10, 2008
MINNEAPOLIS - Magic Johnson says he's outraged that a pair of Minneapolis talk radio hosts accused him of faking AIDS. ... Baker responded, "Like Magic Johnson?" ... In this Feb. 16, 2008 file photo, Former NBA star Magic Johnson arrives for the NBA All Star Basketball Gala in New Orleans. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Vitale: Hall's call awesome Oct 8, 2008
I will thank my mom and dad, my beautiful wife, Lorraine, a Hall of Famer in her own right for putting up with me; she is Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan and Larry Bird all rolled into one. My daughters, Sherri and Terri, have bought us so many golden moments. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Q&A with Pierson Prioleau: Safety is sweet on candy, music and Jacksonville Oct 8, 2008
I'd probably say it's Magic Johnson, though, because I was also an avid Lakers fan. Favorite NFL city: That's a tough question. (Florida Times-Union)
Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James, Doug Collins develop friendship through journey to Olympic title Oct 6, 2008
It was a play on words - the first U.S. team to feature NBA players was the 1992 star-studded Dream Team featuring Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird and Charles Barkley - as well as a mission statement. After the disappointing showing in Athens, the U.S. wanted to prove it was still the world's basketball power. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
Tiger Woods Tops BusinessWeek's Second Annual 'The Power 100' Ranking of the Most Powerful People in Sports Oct 3, 2008
"The Power 100" 1 Tiger Woods Golfer 2 Roger Goodell Commissioner, NFL 3 David Stern Commissioner, NBA 4 George Bodenheimer President, ESPN 5 Dick Ebersol Chairman, NBC Sports 6 Phil Knight Chairman, Nike 7 Allan "Bud " Selig Commissioner, MLB 8 Brian France Chairman and CEO, Nascar 9 Michael Jordan NBA great; minority owner, Charlotte Bobcats 10 Sean McManus President, CBS News and Sports 11 David Hill Chairman and CEO, Fox Sports 12 Rupert Murdoch Chairman and CEO, News Corp. 13 Myles Brand... (PR Newswire)
If nothing else, Davis provides great theater, often of the absurd Oct 3, 2008
I attended the Magic Johnson news conference in Los Angeles in '91 where Johnson announced he was retiring after contracting HIV. That was a stunning and sad event, the only news conference I've attended in which there was no laughing and joking among the sportswriters. Ten years earlier, another bizarre Lakers news conference: Team owner Jerry Buss announced the Lakers' new co-coaches, Pat Riley and Jerry West. (San Francisco Chronicle)
General News Oct 3, 2008
- Thanksgiving Basket Delivery - FAU Athletics Virtual Tour - Eric Newsome to Play with Magic Johnson All Stars - FAU's Newsome To Play With Magic Johnson All Stars - FAU And Boca Raton Middle School Students Participate In The FirstMentors Program - Recognizing Heroes - FAU athletes and coaches volunteer at the local YMCA and teach the kids skills of their sport. - FAU Athletic Competition Postponed - FAU Athletic Competition Postponed - Florida Atlantic University closed on September 11, 2001... (Fausports.com)
Kendrick studied teammates during layoff Sep 25, 2008
It's what Magic Johnson used to call winnin' time, and it is a mind-set that is absorbing everyone who takes a paycheck from Angels owner Arte Moreno. is a reporter for MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
STORM CALMED: Los Angeles dismisses Seattle Sep 24, 2008
Cooper played on the "Showtime" Lakers of the 1980s with Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Los Angeles will host San Antonio in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Thursday. (USA Today -- Sports)
BLOCK WATCH OUT Sep 19, 2008
At the E-Walk, the Orpheum, the Magic Johnson, others. lect. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
24 Hour Fitness Supports The Biggest Loser for Sixth Consecutive Season Sep 16, 2008
24 Hour Fitness has partnered with superstar athletes and celebrities like Magic Johnson, Andre Agassi, Lance Armstrong, Shaquille O'Neal, Jackie Chan, Yao Ming and Derek Jeter to open co-branded clubs around the world. The company demonstrates its leadership through sponsorships like that of the U.S. Olympic Team and a commitment to the community through various charitable and in-kind donations. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Freddie Macs basketball tournament goes on Sep 16, 2008
Freddie Mac s Hoops for the Homeless basketball tournament -- headlined by basketball legend Earvin Magic Johnson -- raised $600,000 for six local homeless nonprofits over the weekend. The day-long tournament, held at the on Sept. 13, was coached by Gilbert Arenas, former players Tyronne Drakeford, Reggie Evans and Brig Owens and former Washington Senator Chuck Hinton. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Freddie Mac's Hoops for the Homeless(R) Nets $600,000 to Help Fight Family Homelessness in DC Area Sep 14, 2008
Earvin 'Magic' Johnson, Washington Wizards All-Star Gilbert Arenas, and Thousands of Fans Teamed Up to Slam Dunk Homelessness in Region WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Thousands of fans filled the stands of the Verizon Center in Washington, DC this Saturday to watch some of their favorite athletes and other well-known celebrities duke it out on the basketball court for a very important cause -- reducing family homelessness in the DC area. They were there for Freddie Mac's Hoops for the... (PR Newswire)
* Sports Briefs Sep 12, 2008
Los Angeles-bound guard Sun Yue (]) has said he does not want to be known as Chinas Magic Johnson as he seeks a spot on the Lakers roster, but is happy to be known as the Monkey King ... I dont want to be called the next Magic Johnson, Sun told the China Daily of the nickname given him to by the Chinese sporting press. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
FAU Basketball Coach Watches Former Player Receive Game's Highest Honor Sep 11, 2008
"To be in the same room with many of the giants of the game, whether it is Magic Johnson, John Havelcheck, Hakeem Olajuwon - you name it they were there. And it was special," said Jarvis about attending the induction ceremonies in Springfield. Ewing joined a 2008 Hall of Fame class that included Olajuwon, Pat Riley, Adrian Dantley, Detroit Pistons owner Bill Davidson, longtime college basketball analyst Dick Vitale and Immaculata University women's coach Cathy Rush. (Fausports.com)
Riley: From streets to the Hall Sep 7, 2008
Former Lakers general manager Jerry West, whom Riley credited for early coaching lessons, and former Lakers player Magic Johnson, whom Riley called the best leader ever to play for him, both attended his enshrinement and served as his co-presenters. Riley described Johnson's attitude as, "You gotta dream big, you gotta work hard, you gotta go get it" a statement that in many ways defined Riley's ascension from a mischief-making, cigarette-smoking youngster to an NBA icon nicknamed "Mr. GQ.". (Albany Times Union)
Riley takes place among game's immortals Sep 6, 2008
Jerry West and Magic Johnson both were expected to be present for Riley's enshrinement. Riley spoke often of both, crediting West for many early coaching lessons and calling Johnson the best leader he'd ever seen. (Albany Times Union)
Despite travels, Riley hasn't forgotten roots Sep 6, 2008
He's presented Friday night by Jerry West the former teammate and general manager who named him head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers early in the 1981-82 season and Magic Johnson, the point guard responsible for the bulk of Riley's seven world titles amassed as a player and coach. "Do you think I'm ready for this?'' Riley asked West when tapped for his first head-coaching gig."You'll be fine,'' West responded. (Albany Times Union)
Vitale talks his way into Hall Sep 6, 2008
"Vitale won a pair of state championships as a high school coach and led the University of Detroit in 1977 to the final 16 of the NCAA tournament. He was hired the next year, coincidentally by Davidson, as coach of the NBA's Pistons, but Davidson fired Vitale 12 games into the 1979 season, ending Vitale's career on the bench.Dantley, a six-time NBA All-Star, played for seven teams during his 15-year NBA career, including Davidson's Pistons.Ewing and Olajuwon' careers have intersected since... (News & Observer -- Sports)
One more thing about Chalmers... Sep 6, 2008
Pat Riley chose Magic Johnson and Jerry West; Hakeem Olajuwon chose Clyde Drexler; Adrian Dantley chose Morgan Wootten, his coach at DeMatha (Md. High School; Cathy Rush chose Connecticut coach Geno Auriemma; Bill Davidson chose Joe Dumars; Dick Vitale chose Bob Knight; Patrick Ewing chose John Thompson. (The Palm Beach Post)
A dream scenario for Ewing Sep 6, 2008
But that group does not compare with the 1992 team, according to Patrick Ewing and Magic Johnson. "They asked Magic [Thursday] night if the Redeem Team would beat the Dream Team," said Ewing, 46, after being presented with a Hall of Fame jacket during induction ceremonies yesterday. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Riley emotional as Hall of Fame induction nears Sep 5, 2008
Riley will be presented for induction by Magic Johnson and Jerry West ... For Riley, it's about Magic Johnson and Jerry West, the two men who will present him at the induction. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
O baby! Vitale set to be a Hall diaper dandy Sep 5, 2008
"That 1994 Knicks team was coached by Riley, who has said that failing to get an NBA ring for Ewing is among his greatest regrets.Riley, who retired from coaching this year, has five rings, four with the "Showtime" Lakers led by Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. He won his last championship with Miami in 2006.Riley has joked that this will be the best-promoted Hall of Fame class ever, if Vitale has anything to say about it.And you can bet he will.ALSO ON THIS STORY Copyright 2008 The... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Now, it's official: Riley a Hall of Famer Sep 5, 2008
For Riley, it's about Magic Johnson and Jerry West, the two men who will present him at the induction. It's about Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who lost two games in high school at Power Memorial, one of those being to a Linton High team led by Riley, who would later coach him with the Los Angeles Lakers. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Cowboys successfully avoided preseason circus Aug 30, 2008
Remember, it all started with training camp not far Hollywood, celebrities dropping by to watch Americas Team and five-time NBA champion Magic Johnson providing a pep talk for the season in the middle of a practice. Imagine then the surprising comment by Stephen Jones, the teams vice president and owners son, Its been uneventful, hasnt it. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Homegrown gold: The Colony’s Williams shines on Redeem Team’ Aug 27, 2008
And now he joins the likes of Michael Jordan, Larry Bird and Magic Johnson as Olympic champions ... 5 assists and 3 rebounds per game to become only the third player in league history behind Magic Johnson and Kevin Johnson to score 1,500 points, tally 800 assists and shoot. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Jack McCallumInside The NBA Aug 26, 2008
Not in terms of global popularity (no matter how many times you've seen Kobe Bryant mobbed by Chinese fans, it doesn't compare to the Elvis-is-in-the-building treatment extended to Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, et al.). And not in terms of public comportment during the Games (the '08 team has earned points by showing up at some athletic events, unlike the Dreamers, who, Barkley excepted, mostly stayed in and bonded at their luxury hotel). (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Notre Dame ends successful trip to Ireland Aug 26, 2008
Remember that picture of Larry Bird and Magic Johnson choking each other. It was like that, only the referee just watched and laughed. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
I Was A Teenage Tennis Champion Aug 25, 2008
Although I had accepted a number of big sponsorships, had my own signature lines with Avon, Spalding, Pony and Japanese clothing company Gunze; and was in a heavily promoted TV commercial for 7 Up with Magic Johnson and Larry Bird, my eyes were more focused on the No. 1 ranking and winning more Grand Slam titles. At 16, you don't quite realize how big the world is yet, and what your role is in it. (Forbes)
Hendrickson caught up in Olympics Aug 25, 2008
The '92 club had Jordan, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Karl Malone and Charles Barkley. About the most glaring gap of the '92 squad, in hindsight, was taking Christian Laettner over Shaquille O'Neal. (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
In Games, IOC boss wants majors' stars Aug 24, 2008
"We have LeBron James in basketball. We had Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, and Magic Johnson on the Dream Team. That trend has continued in basketball, and we have all the stars of the NHL. So we would love to have as many stars of the major leagues as possible. I'd love to see Rodriguez.". Major League Baseball is committed to getting its sport back in the Olympics for 2016 and will work with the International Baseball Federation toward that goal. (Boston Globe)
Redeem Team puts dysfunction to rest Aug 23, 2008
If the so-called Redeem Team lacks a little of the glamour of the original 1992 Dream Team that featured Michael Jordan, Larry Bird and Magic Johnson, it is younger, quicker and more accustomed to each other's moves than its famous forebears. This is by design, and by diligence. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Game On! blog: Obama's VP candidate from sports Aug 22, 2008
Magic Johnson: Perhaps the most telegenic athlete of our time. He also is an astute businessman and understands the health care program. (USA Today -- Sports)
