Larry Bird and Dominique Wilkins choose a Game 7 in Boston Garden to engage in perhaps the greatest individual duel in NBA playoff history.

Bird was second in the league in scoring (28.7) and three-point shooting (42.7 percent). Larry Bird won three consecutive NBA MVP awards, 1984-86. The Celtics went a record 40-1 at home in 1985-86.

Q. Why did Larry Bird retire early? - + A. On August 18, 1992, Bird announced his retirement from the NBA due to a back injury. He spent 13 years playing with the Celtics. Although Larry played ...

PS. Michigan could have won the SEC this year. – 7:55 PM CFP semifinals are No. 5 Texas vs. No. 8 Ohio St. and No. 6 Penn St. vs. No. 7 Notre Dame. Texas is an early underdog to OSU, but tonight ...

Larry Bird and Magic Johnson can close the century knowing they resuscitated the pro game and gave new life to the college tournament. Bird, the fair-haired white shooter from the sticks of ...