But then, it’s always a good morning to be Michael Jordan
THE CHALLENGE
Michael Jordan stole the ball from Karl Malone. Michael Jordan put a staggering move on Bryon Russel. Michael Jordan hit the championship-winning basket.
Whatever you need, whenever you need it, Michael Jordan does it.
“You put Michael Jordan on any team in America,” Utah Jazz coach Jerry Sloan said, “and they’re going to win.”
Oh yeah? Prove it. Be a Bear.
PARTY ON
The Bulls staged the usual rally in Grant Park, although it seemed like a going-away party.
Interim coach Phil Jackson said, “This was our last dance.” Scottie Pippen said, “Thank you for our last dance.” And Beavis Rodman offered gratuitous cursing at the city’s youth because, well, that’s all his genius mind could come up with.
Is it any coincidence that the Jazz’s arena, the Delta Center, is promoting a production of “I, Pagliacci” (The Clown) after Rodman appeared there in the finals?
GOOD CITIZENSHIP AWARD
Disgraced Golden State guard Latrell Sprewell “strenuously objects” to TV cameras being allowed in court during his upcoming trial for reckless driveing. He also recently rejected a pretrial offer that could have landed him in jail for 90 to 120 days.
Sprewell Wants to know who you have to strangle around here to get a decent plea bargain.
ON GOAL
The NHL general mangers, meeting during the Stanley Cup finals, endorsed several rule changes designed to increase scoring.
The nets will be moved 2 feet closer to center ice, the goal crease will be reduced, and the Blackhawks will be tossed out of the league.
IT’S WAR
The United States will play Iran on Sunday in a World Cup game dripping with political overtones.
Iran, you will recall, held Americans hostage years ago, not unlike Tribune Broadcasting putting the Cubs on CLTV.
AU REVOIR
Two German soccer fans who attacked a TV crew outside a World Cup stadium were deported from France. The hooligans were banned from returning to France for three months.
So for the next 90 days they will have to pay someone to act snotty toward them.
