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Tuesday Morning Miscellaneous
Published 11/6/2007 by Al <al@bleedcubbieblue.com> at Bleed Cubbie Blue: Front Page Posts
... Finally, you don't often find Cub-related items in Michael Sneed's political and entertainment oriented gossip column. But today, buried beneath another Kobe Bryant item (allegedly, he's buying Michael Jordan's Highland Park house), there was this item of interest: ...

Donald Trump Claims Interest In Buying Chicago Cubs
Published 11/6/2007 at SPORTSbyBROOKS
AFTER CUBAN ESCAPE, CUBS NOW FACE DOWN THE DONALD At a speech in the Chicago area yesterday, Donald Trump opened his remarks by asking the audience if he should buy the Cuban-escapee Chicago Cubs. The CHICAGO SUN-TIMES reports " Trump (next) told the audience he was going to look into buying the Cubs ." Another internet outlet reports " ...

What To Make of This
Published 11/6/2007 by mrberg at Only The Bulls
Reports are swirling that Bryant is looking to buy Jordan's Highland Park home: • • The scoopshot: Sneed hears Bryant may be purchasing basketball legend Michael Jordan's massive home in Highland Park. The real estate rumor mill is grinding out grist that could add more credence to the word the L.A. Lakers superstar may wind up playing in Chicago.

Report: Kobe may buy Jordan’s Chicago Mansion?
Published 11/6/2007 by LD2k at The Lakers Nation
This report claims Kobe is buying #23’s old pad: Chicago Sun Times: Dateline: The Hotline — Basketball star Kobe Bryant might not be joining the Bulls anytime soon, but word is he may be in the process of buying real estate. The scoopshot: Sneed hears Bryant may be purchasing basketball legend Michael Jordan’s massive home in Highland Park. The real estate rumor mill is grinding out grist that could add more credence to the word the ...

Kobe Bryant May Buy Michael Jordan Chicago Mansion
Published 11/6/2007 at SPORTSbyBROOKS
... between the Bulls and Lakers, " (Kobe) Bryant may be purchasing basketball legend Michael Jordan's massive home in Highland Park . " The real estate rumor mill is grinding out grist that could add more credence to the word the L.A. Lakers superstar may wind up playing in Chicago. " It's definitely a move that make sense, since Bryant already has a ...

Is Kobe Trying to Buy MJ's Crib?
Published 11/6/2007 by Bethlehem Shoals at FanHouse
Filed under: Bulls, Lakers, Chicago, Los Angeles, The WordDepending on where you sit, this is either proof that Kobe Bryant's about to be traded, or the most zany rumor mill stunt yet. From the Chicago Sun-Times: Sneed hears Bryant may be purchasing basketball legend Michael Jordan's massive home in Highland Park. The real estate rumor mill is grinding out grist that could add more credence to the word the L.A. Lakers superstar may wind up playing in Chicago. [...] Jordan ...

Kobe Wants to Buy Whose House?
Published 11/6/2007 by Marcel Mutoni at SLAM Online
This is nothing more than a rumor from one of the gossip rags in the Chi, but if true, wow. Just…wow. (Via: SPORTSbyBROOKS) ...

Donald Trump, Owner of the Cubs?
Published 11/7/2007 by Bryan at OUT OF RIGHT FIELD
... in his life. I can't stand Donald Trump, so he would be one of the last people I would want taking over ownership of the Cubs. Although, could he set up a reality show on who takes over GM of his team like the Apprentice? The turnout for something like that would be huge, as all the wannabe GMs would flock like crazy. The bottom line: the Cubs would be a bigger circus than they already are if Donald Trump bought the team. Stay away, Trump. Donald Trump, Owner of the Cubs? [Chicago Sun-Times] ...

Donald Trump Wants to Buy the Cubs?
Published 11/7/2007 by Josh Alper at FanHouse
... It's awfully cute when billionaires fight with each other but what does it have to do with sports? Well, at a speaking engagement in Chicago over the weekend Trump said that he was going to look into buying the Cubs to save them from a bid by Cuban. The Chicago Sun-Times ...

Around the League
Published 11/7/2007 by Jordan Brett at From Courtside
... The Bulls haven’t exactly come out guns blazing to start this season, with last night being no different. Once again, Chicago looked atrocious, as the Brand-less Clippers tore them up. With Kobe reportedly checking out MJ’s Chicago crib, it might not be long before John Paxson realizes that any package is worth the best player in the NBA. ...

FanHouse: Thu AM 'Public Duffing' Edition
Published 11/8/2007 by JCN at John Clifford Ness
... At a speaking engagement in Chicago over the weekend Trump said that he was going to look into buying the Cubs to save them from a bid by Cuban. The Chicago Sun-Times ...