SPORTS
Michael Jordan documentary worth a watch
For sports fans who have been missing live sports the last few months, one of the things that has brought many together the last five weeks has been ESPN’s 10-part documentary called, “The Last Dance” as the world is reminded why everyone wanted to be like Michael Jordan.
It shows behind the scenes footage of the 1997-98 Chicago Bulls basketball team as they try to win their sixth championship of the decade with the knowledge that many key pieces will be on the move after the season.
Besides clips from just that time, there are flashbacks to key points in Jordan’s career. The list of moments and storylines are numerous and in retrospect almost too perfect to have been real.
The documentary takes the best shot at trying to examine what made Jordan who he was as a basketball player and person, warts and all. While he was the considered the ultimate role model, global icon and competitor, at the same time stories about how he bullied his teammates and his love for gambling made big news in the early 1990s.
With Jordan granting few all access interviews since he retired for the final time in 2003, the big get of the documentary is Jordan himself willing to sit down and reflect on camera.
Besides Jordan, the documentary also takes a look at some of the other key figures on that Bulls team.
Whether it be his ultimate wingman Scottie Pippen, his Native American obsessed coach Phil Jackson, the outlandish forward Dennis Rodman, the talented European wing player Toni Kukoc or the sharpshooting role player Steve Kerr, all get their brief backgrounds explained and their crucial role on the team explained.
The documentary was first teased last summer on ESPN and was scheduled to start airing in June the week of the NBA Finals. With COVID-19 putting sports on hold, ESPN moved up the air date to April 17. The network has aired two episodes every Sunday night since, with the last two airing this past weekend.
For those that missed the original air dates, fear not. All episodes can be seen on ESPN Plus with a free trial.
Another option is hoping you catch most of the episodes in syndication on ESPN.
Be aware there is an uncensored version with adult language.
To read the full story, pick up a copy of the mid-week edition of the Bowie News.
Landry Norwood has agreed to become the new Head Boys Basketball Coach for Bowie High.
Norwood grew up in Paradise, playing a number of sports for the Panthers during his high school career. With a number of family members still in the area and the position coming open, Norwood applied and was hired.
“I know the tradition up here,” Norwood said. “I was glad (Athletic Director and Head Football) Coach Tyler Price felt he could put his trust in me.”
Bowie’s varsity went 2-10 last year, both wins coming against Vernon. Norwood spent five years as an assistant in Lipan before spending the next four years at Llano, three years as head coach. He said his last two years in Llano were rough after graduation of nine seniors his first year and a 26-7 squad.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News
Nocona came into game two of its Class 2A Division I bi-district series with Archer City looking to rebound from a 17-0 loss in game one.
The Lady Indians took a quick lead but the Lady ‘Cats had too much in the tank and knocked Nocona out of the playoffs courtesy of a 13-3, five-inning victory winning the best of three series, 2-0.
Kylea Wallace reached base on a second baseman’s error. With one out, M’leigha Franklin took a pitch over the wall in left field for a home run, igniting the Lady Indian crowd with a 2-0 lead.
Archer City prevented further damage by retiring the next two hitters. The Lady ‘Cats struck in the bottom of the inning for seven runs.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
Culture. It’s a beautiful word.
Bowie Softball Coach Griffin Fields has been trying to install a positive, winning culture since taking over the job. For the first time since 2019, the Lady Rabbits qualified for the postseason, facing District 8 top seed Early in the bi-district round.
After beating the Lady ‘Horns 9-8 in game one of the best-of-three series April 23, Early came back and evened the series less than 24 hours later, 15-0. The Lady Rabbits used the aforementioned culture and got out to a quick lead in game three.
Bowie was then forced to come from behind for the second straight night. Kinley Baker, who had the game winning RBI in game one, came through again in game three and broke a 6-all tie with a single to lift the Lady Rabbits to a 9-6 victory in the finale.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
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