Highlights
A collection of news and information related to Christopher Hansen published by this site and its partners.
Displaying items 1-11 of 11
» View wsbtradio.com items only
-
Sacramento mayor directs offense in fight to retain NBA's Kings
SACRAMENTO — The most effective politician in Sacramento? There's no question. It's the mayor. Kevin Johnson — K.J. as he became known during his pro basketball playing days — is indisputably the right mayor at the right time. It's...Tags: Los Angeles Kings, Golden State Warriors, David Stern, Phoenix Suns, Basketball
-
Savvy politicos block the shot
SACRAMENTO — There's an emotional risk to falling in love with a local pro sports team, because it can cheat on you. It can walk out and take up with another city. An owner sees greener pastures — more dollars — and jumps the fence....
Tags: Los Angeles Kings, Politics, David Stern, Basketball, Phoenix Suns
-
Sale of Sacramento Kings to California investors is a done deal
Calling it one of the great comebacks in sports, Mayor Kevin Johnson announced on Friday at City Hall that the sale of the Sacramento Kings to a local group of investors has been finalized. The Maloof family is reportedly selling a 65% controlling...
Tags: Sacramento Kings, Kevin Durant, National Basketball Association, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Johnson
-
NBA approves sale of Kings
NEW YORK -- The sale of the Sacramento Kings to an investment group headed by Vivek Ranadive was unanimously approved Tuesday by the NBA's Board of Governors. The Maloof family, which had controlling ownership of the Kings since 1999, agreed to sell the...
Tags: Sacramento Kings, Local Elections, Basketball, Microsoft Corporation, Steve Ballmer
-
Phil Jackson has interest in a front-office NBA job
Phil Jackson apparently would like to have another stint in the NBA. The 11-time champion coach said Thursday evening on "The Tonight Show" that he was interested in a front-office job with the Seattle group that failed in an attempt to relocate the...
Tags: Sacramento Kings, Mike D'Antoni, Phil Jackson, Michael Jordan, National Basketball Association
-
NBA owners vote to reject Sacramento Kings' proposed move to Seattle
NBA owners voted Wednesday to reject the Sacramento Kings' proposed move to Seattle, the latest in a long line of cities that have tried to land the franchise. The 22-8 vote in Dallas followed a recommendation made last month by the NBA's relocation...
Tags: Politics, Apple iPad, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Philadelphia Eagles, French Open
-
Kyle Busch wins Nationwide race, Kurt Busch Sprint Cup wins pole
Kyle Busch took the lead from Joey Logano 18 laps from the end to win his fifth Nationwide race this season and second in three years at Darlington Raceway on Friday night. The victory also capped a dominant showing by the Busch boys at the South...Tags: Roger Federer, Eric Gordon (basketball), Houston Rockets, USC Trojans, Minnesota Timberwolves
-
NBA All-Star notes: Second-chance points tell tale in dunk contest
HOUSTON — If at first you don't succeed, then you would fit right in at the NBA's dunk contest. The first two rounds of the competition Saturday night at Toyota Center involved more do-overs than actual dunks. New York's James White missed five...Tags: Derek Fisher, Magic Johnson, James Jones (basketball), Matt Bonner, Vince Carter
-
|Story
-
NBA Roundup: Horncek comes full circle with Suns
ReutersThe Sports Xchange NBA Roundup: Horncek comes full circle with Suns Jeff Hornacek will begin his NBA coaching career in the same place where he took his first shots as a player. The former Phoenix Suns draft pick and 14-year veteran was announced...Tags: Politics, Golden State Warriors, David Stern, Phoenix Suns, Basketball
-
Kings' sale approved by NBA Board of Governors
ReutersThe Sports Xchange Kings' sale approved by NBA Board of Governors The sale of the Sacramento Kings to a group led by software magnate Vivek Ranadive has been unanimously approved Tuesday the NBA Board of Governors. The transaction is expected to...Tags: Politics, Golden State Warriors, Regional Authority, David Stern, Basketball
Mar 31, 2013
|Column| Los Angeles Times
May 1, 2013
|Column| Los Angeles Times
May 17, 2013
|Story| Los Angeles Times
May 28, 2013
|Story| Chicago Tribune
May 17, 2013
|Story| Los Angeles Times
May 15, 2013
|Story| Los Angeles Times
May 10, 2013
|Story| Los Angeles Times
Feb 16, 2013
|Story| Los Angeles Times
May 28, 2013
|Story| Reuters
May 28, 2013
|Story| Reuters
May 28, 2013
|Story| Reuters
Original site for Christopher Hansen topic gallery.