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Michael Jackson Dies. Chad Johnson Says It's "Just As Sad As 9/11." [Duan!]
Michael Jackson Dies. Chad Johnson Says It's "Just As Sad As 9/11." [Duan!]
The LA Times is saying King of Pop Michael Jackson died today after suffering a heart attack. He was 50. Because this is a sports blog, here's a video, via NESW Sports , of Jackson playing one-on-one with Michael Jordan . RIP. Oh, and here's Chad Johnson's measured response (h/t Rookies ):  ...
Michael Jackson Dies
Michael Jackson Dies
tmz.com — R.I.P. Michael Jackson Dies Posted Jun 25th 2009 5:20PM by TMZ Staff Michael Jackson We've just learned... Michael Jackson has died. He was 50. Michael suffered a cardiac arrest earlier this afternoon at his Holmby Hills home and paramedics were unable ... (more) Michael Jackson Dies
Ocho Cinco Compares Michael Jackson’s Death To 9/11, Immediately Apologizes
Ocho Cinco Compares Michael Jackson’s Death To 9/11, Immediately Apologizes
sportsrubbish.com — Michael Jackson has died after being taken to a hospital in L.A. and what was Chad Johnson’s... ill-advised first response? To compare it to 9/11. Yes, the death of Michael Jackson has had an emotional impact on a lot of people. But to compare his passing to the murder of thousands of ... (more) Ocho Cinco Compares Michael Jackson’s Death To 9/11, ...
Michael Jackson V's Michael Jordan (video)
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Michael Jackson V's Michael Jordan (video)
youtube.com — ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥... ♥ ♥ ♥A video off "Michael Jackson's private home movies" of behind the scenes on Michael Jackson's Jam. Enjoy.♥ ♥... (more) Michael Jackson V's Michael Jordan (video)
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The King of Pop is in a better place
Boston Sports Buzz - Red Sox Patriots Celtics Bruins MLB NFL NBA NHL Baseball Football Basketball... — ... . I know he's morphed into the child-molesting Wacko Jacko over the past few years, but this guy revolutionized pop music. He will be missed but not forgotten, as evidenced by this ill-advised Ocho Cino twitter post. ...

MacAulay Culkin: Best Sleep He’s Had In 20 Years
SPORTSbyBROOKS — ... * from his art. I grew up during the height of M.J.’s popularity, and to hear people compare his death to 9/11 or JFK’s assassination saddens and disturbs me. ...

Former Exile of the Week Showing Why
The Legend of Cecilio Guante — ... the honors in our kind-of-weekly "Exile of the Week" feature. He was so recognized for a variety of his deficiencies and overall transgressions including talking. Tonight, the receiver-formerly-known-as-Johnson provided the clairvoyance of our selection. We are immediately reminded of a skit from comedian Ron White during which he says in the context of a funny little bit "next time you have a thought...let it go." Would've been excellent advice for the ole' 8-5. Via Deadspin, from OchoCinco's always-hopping Twitter page: ...

Friday Morning Time Wasters: Ricky Rubio Falls to the Timberwolves
Quite to the Contrary — ... Spain for a year or two? What would the ultimate NBA player look like? (The Sports Hernia) Did the Warriors draft Stephen Curry so they could land Amare ? (AZ Central) Did the Magic trade for Carter because they can’t resign Hedo? (Yahoo Sports) The Knicks settle for Darko ? (Fanhouse) A Michael Jackson draft recap . (Sports Crackle Pop) Some reasons why Cleveland is now the team to beat . (The Hoop Doctors) Chad Johnson thinks Jacko’s death is as sad as 9/11. (Deadspin) Rodney Harrison confirms Brett Favre is a ...

RIP, Michael
Intentional Foul — ... There’s a lot that’s been said about the death of perhaps the greatest entertainer of the modern era, and how it impacted the sports world. Most of this talk was, as is the increasing norm, reduced to Twitter updates. Then there are the inescapable memorials from CNN and the like. Unfortunately, they seem to only want to remember Jackson ...

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R.I.P. Michael Jackson
hghalftimereport.com 6/25/2009 — In honor of the late MJ, here is an exclusive video of Michael Jackson going one-on-one with Michael Jordan. MJ vs. MJ. Enjoy and R.I.P. Michael Jackson.
Michael Jackson Dies at Age 50
notqualifiedtocomment.com 6/26/2009 — Michael Jackson passed away last night from a reported heart attack. Although I am not a fan of pop music in general, and never really have been, Michael Jackson was always on another level. Arguably one of the most talented artists of the 80s and even 90s, he made music that we will all love ...
Stretchy Monday Dump
bootleggersports.com 6/22/2009 — Stretch out with Keeley Michael Jordan vs Michael Jackson. Funny video, but Jackson’s narrating voice still makes the little boy in me cringe in fear. <neswsports> Wimbledon starts today. I hope Maria Sharapova has time to take a break from her busy career in selling shit ...
Michael Jordan vs Michael Jackson, 1 on 1, Video
neswsports.com 6/22/2009 — Michael Jordan vs Michael Jackson, 1 on 1, Video . I remember last year when the Michael Jackson teaching Michael Jordan to dance video hit the interweb. At the end Jackson tells Jordan that he wants to play him in some basketball. I also saw a few ...
Michael Jackson Dead at 50
tbsportsblog.com 6/25/2009 — Well, I just wanted to take a second out of our Tampa Bay sports coverage to offer my condolences to the Jackson family. Michael Jackson, the king of pop, is dead at age 50 of apparent cardiac arrest. I grew up listening to Michael and loved his music. While my tastes changed as I grew older, ...
Michael Jackson Dead At 50
ernhrtfanalwys3.blogspot.com 6/25/2009 — Michael Jackson ws been rushed to the hospital, a fire department official told the Los Angeles Times. Capt. Steve Ruda said Thursday that Jackson was not breathing when Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded to a call at his Los Angeles home about 12:30 p.m. The paramedics performed ...
Mets thriving in 'Bad' times
subwaysquawkers.blogspot.com 6/26/2009 — To commemorate the death of Michael Jackson, the 'Ropolitans have unearthed an extended video of "Bad" in which one of the dancers is wearing a Met cap. The video came out in 1987, when the Mets were defending champions and it was trendy to be seen wearing their cap. It still doesn't look like ...
Why We'll Never See Quite Another Basketball Phenom Like Michael Jordan
mvn.com 6/19/2009 — God is described as the supreme being. The creator and ruler of the universe. Except for the whole "creator and ruler" part, that's basically how most people define Michael Jordan -- from a basketball sense of course. Jordan won six titles with the ...
Jim Brown Takes a Shot at Woods and Jordan
brownsgab.com 6/23/2009 — As it turns out, Browns receiver Donte’ Stallworth isn’t the only recent target of Hall of Fame running back (and Browns executive) Jim Brown’s ire. Brown also has taken aim recently at Tiger Woods and Michael Jordan. In a Tuesday night appearance on HBO’s Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel, ...
Nike, NBA HOF, and Leroy Smith Sued over Michael Jordan Products
thehoopdoctors.com 6/24/2009 — News is just being released about a lawsuit being laid by SportsFuzion, Inc. against Nike, the NBA Hall of Fame and Leroy Smith over the manufacturing and sale of Michael Jordan Hall of Fame sportswear.
Jim Brown Rips Tiger, Jordan
profootballtalk.com 6/24/2009 — As it turns out, Browns receiver Donte’ Stallworth isn’t the only recent target of Hall of Fame running back (and Browns executive) Jim Brown’s ire. Brown also has taken aim recently at Tiger Woods and Michael Jordan. In a Tuesday ...
MJ’s Son Calling It Quits from Hoops
slamonline.com 6/24/2009 — Keep ya head up Jeff. Not everyone can be like Mike: “Jeff Jordan, two-year reserve point guard for the Illini basketball team, has decided he will not be returning for the upcoming season. Jordan, son of Michael Jordan, said that he wants to focus more on academics and life after ...
Not Quite Like Mike…
gofor2.net 6/24/2009 — Michael Jordan’s son Jeffrey walked on at the University of Illinois two years ago, and earned a scholarship prior to last year (his sophomore season). While Jordan played few minutes his first two years, and was in the game primarily as a defensive specialist, he was earning more and ...
Michael Jordan's son quits Illinois basketball team
rivals.yahoo.com 6/24/2009 — Jeffrey Jordan is Michael Jordan's son. That little proposition, as it relates to basketball, can not be an easy one for any offspring to undertake. It's not just that your dad was a great NBA basketball player. Your dad was the single ...
Michael Jordan's son leaves Illinois, quits hoops
rivals.yahoo.com 6/25/2009 — Jeffrey Jordan is Michael Jordan's son. That little proposition, as it relates to basketball, can not be an easy one for any offspring to undertake. It's not just that your dad was a great NBA basketball player. Your dad was the single ...
JORDAN’S KID OUT OF THE FAMILY BUSINESS
withleather.uproxx.com 6/25/2009 — Jeffrey Jordan has quit the basketball team at Illinois after one season, and I’m guessing that the demands of the college game were just too much to handle for a guy who can still be Michael Jordan’s kid while sitting on his couch ...
The Price of Charity
clevelandreboot.com 6/25/2009 — Jim Brown Rips Tiger and Jordan One of the all-time greats, both in terms of athletic ability and social consciousness has let loose again, as Browns Hall of Famer Jim Brown recently criticized global sports icons Tiger Woods and Michael Jordan. According to Brown, the two ...
The Day Michael Jackson Died: Athletes Mourn Loss of Music Legend
backporch.fanhouse.com 6/26/2009 — When news broke that Jackson had passed away, the reverberations on social media sites like Twitter were immense, including an offensive comment from, who else ... Chad Ochocinco.
RIP Michael Jackson
blueseatblogs.com 6/25/2009 — An icon has passed. RIP.
Daily Rubbish: June 25, 2009
sportsrubbish.com 6/25/2009 — Video of the Day: Michael Jackson on The Simpsons (RIP Michael Jackson 1958-2009) Today’s Links: Allen Iverson Will Miss Michael Jackson [ Josh Q. Public ] Showdown in Chinatown, rd. 2 [ Dirty Tackle ] Now For Act II Of Today’s Fun [ Unprofessional Foul ] Biggest NBA ...
RIP Michael JacksonRobert Littal Presents The Infamous BlackSportsOnline
I don't really have anything profound to say. I am as shocked as everyone else. It sports we talk about the difference between "great" players and "legendary" players. MJ was MJ way before Michael Jordan was MJ. My favorite Michael Jackson song of all time. "Rock With You"  ...
Athletes Pay Tribute to Michael JacksonYou Been Blinded - Now in Dazzling HD
Michael Jackson , the greatest performer of our lifetime, died at the age of 50 in a Los Angeles hospital on Thursday. Before he became a pale-faced punchline the King of Pop was the biggest star on the planet. No Internet, no hype. Just dancing and hit after hit. Nobody likes to admit it now ...
R.I.P, JackoBrahsome - Care To Get Nice?
The King of Pop, Michael Jackson, is dead at age 50 of an apparent heart attack according to numerous new outlets, including the L.A. Times. One of the most enigmatic figures in music history, Jackson started his music journey with his siblings in the Jackson 5. His career was filled with ups ...
Video: Michael Jackson v. Michael Jordantonyblogs.net - Sports news, humor, videos and prognostications.
Michael Jackson was the King of Pop and taught the King of the NBA once. This video was posted originally by our friend Ethan at NESWSports.com on June 22nd. I thought I'd toss it up here with the recent news of Jackson's tragic passing at age 50.
Michael Jackson Has Died – RIPMMA Videos
Report: Michael Jackson Had Died: August 29, 1958–June 25, 2009 Entertainer Michael Jackson has died after being taken to a hospital on Thursday after suffering cardiac arrest, according to multiple reports including the Los Angeles Times and the Associated Press. CNN has not confirmed his ...
Report: Michael Jackson Dies From Cardiac ArrestSPORTSbyBROOKS
TMZ reports that Michael Jackson has died. The self-proclaimed King of Pop apparently suffered a cardiac arrest at his Los Angeles home Thursday afternoon. The site says paramedics arrived at Jackson’s home but could not revive him. He was later taken to a hospital where further ...
Michael Jackson diesFanIQ Blog
One of the most beloved pop stars in history - Michael Jackson - is dead. Apparently of cardiac arrest. How does this relate to sports? Well, it doesn't really. But back in 1992, Michael Jordan filmed the Jam video with the Moonwalker, so I guess in honor of Jackson's passing, here's the ...
Michael Jackson Commits SuicidePaneech
On what would already be a sad day losing Farrah Fawcett, Michael Jackson has killed himself using sleeping pills. Jackson went into cardiac arrest and was rushed to UCLA’s medical center. Jackson was 50. I know it doesn’t have anything at all to do with sports, but the King ...
Flashback: Michael Jordan And Michael Jackson Team UpMOUTHPIECE Blog // A Chicago-Addled Sports Blog
A few weeks back, I got into a discussion about Michael Jackson, which stemmed from the hilarious video he did with Eddie Murphy for “What’s Up With You.” Did anyone ever take that thing seriously? It’s terrible . Anyway, my argument was this: when Michael Jackson was ...
Michael Jackson A Striker?So Yoked - Athletes Served Sunny Side Up
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Michael Jackson , the King of Pop, left us this week. His unexpected death shocked the world, and shook the music industry. He was 50. He leaves behind a monkey, an amusement park, four brothers, three sisters and a silver diamond-studded glove. Somehow, I’ve tied his songs to some ...
Eagles QB McNabb Says Good-Bye to Michael JacksonFull of Sports
Eagles QB Donovan McNabb paid his respects today to Michael Jackson, one day after the “King of Pop” died in Los Angeles at the age of 50. Below is what McNabb had to say about Jackson on his personal blog over on
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Michael Jackson Could Hurt The LA Kings - Really!SPORTSbyBROOKS
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White Sox Card of the Week: 6-26-2009Baseball Digest
2004 Topps Total #767 - Mike Jackson By now, everyone has heard the news about pop singing sensation Michael Jackson. There has been a frenzy of coverage about his death, even in forums that normally wouldn’t be mentioning his name. I have seen almost every sports card blogger ...
MJ Was Once Honorary Chair of Exeter FC (Video)SPORTSbyBROOKS
As the world stops to mourn and eulogize for Michael Jackson (Iran? What Iran? Wake us up when Iran can moonwalk, pal!), we’d like to dial the Wayback Machine to 2002. Most of our readers had yet to be born - or maybe they had, we’re awful at math - so we’ll be the eyes and ...
RIP Michael Jackson, 1958-2009read and react
By now we’ve all heard the news. Michael Jackson – the King of Pop – passed away yesterday after suffering a cardiac arrest . For all the tabloid drama and freaky behavior in the latter part of his life, Jackson will always be remembered as one of the greatest performers ...
Michael Jackson Visits Craven Cottage, 1999TheOriginalWinger.com
Michael Jackson visits the home ground to Fulham Football Club, Craven Cottage, with the owner of the club, Mohammed Al Fayed, on April 10th 1999.
R.I.P. Michael Jackson (1958-2009)FirstCuts
There has been no shortage of news on Michael Jackson since his death in the late afternoon/early evening yesterday, but it seems appropriate on a sports blog to remember his iconic sports moment in the Jam video. When I thought about Jackson's connection to sports -- ...
IC Cold Links: Pacers Draft Reactions, RIP Michael Jackson and Farrah FawcettIndy Cornrows
  Wow, yesterday was absolutely nuts. Not only was the draft crazy, but we lost Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson, two icons who accompanied me as I came of age through the '80's. At different points in my life, every girl tried to copy Farrah's hair style, then later every guy tried to ...
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The Charlotte Bobcats are for sale and Michael Jordan is interested.
Michael Jordan expresses interest in buying BobcatsNBA.com: News
The Charlotte Bobcats are for sale and Michael Jordan is interested.