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Kobe Bryant may slowly be realizing his mortality from a physical standpoint, but age seemingly hasn't changed his unrelenting and demanding leadership style behind the scenes.

At the conclave of conservative activists in Washington last weekend, Paul Ryan dropped a metaphor on the Republican Party's clan feud: "I'm Irish.

If Hall of Fame-r Phil Jackson really is becoming head of basketball operations for the New York Knicks, let celebrations begin.

The expected news finally became official on Wednesday. No, not Phil Jackson to the Knicks, though Carmelo Anthony is doing his level-best to confirm that rumor .

Phil Jackson is reportedly aboard the New York Knicks ' sinking ship. As for Carmelo Anthony , well, he's still unsure.

By dint of his divine career, the Zen Master's aura will cure the diseased Knickerbockers.

The New York Knicks have been playing much better of late and will try to keep the momentum going Wednesday night when they visit the Boston Celtics.

Jan 9, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; NBA coach Phil Jackson and actor John Lithgow watch the game between the UCLA Bruins and the Arizona Wildcats at Pauley Pavilion.

In tracing to the roots of the Bulls' success this season, a familiar narrative has taken shape, becoming a form of gospel for some true believers.

The NBA trade deadline may have been a dud this year, but free agency is around the corner.

The New York Knicks defeated Philadelphia 123-110 on Monday to send the 76ers to their 17th straight loss, while the Miami Heat edged the Washington Wizards to clinch an NBA playoff spot.

But if you're a Lakers fan, you better hope he accepts the challenge of remaking the Knicks into a relevant franchise.

The New York Knicks are expected to finalize a deal with Phil Jackson that will give the legendary coach control of the club's front office by the end of this week, ESPN.com reported Tuesday.

Every political party, civic organization, team and business firm could learn some valuable lessons in leadership from three persons in very diverse fields - basketball, politics and professional wrestling: Chicago Bulls Center Joakim Noah; Congressman Kevin Brady of Texas and WWE Superstar Bray Wyatt.

Nowadays, if a team is losing it's always someone else's fault, and occasionally it will be said that a team is winning despite so-and-so.

Amar'e Stoudemire helps lead the Knickerbockers to it's fourth straight win on Monday with a 123-110 win over the Sixers.

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You thought the Kings nemesis was gone forever? Not a chance. The Kings couldn't beat him, then couldn't hire him – though they came close.

You might think that means coach Mike Woodson and his tyrannical boss cater to those who play better than everyone else.

Stephen A. Smith discusses whether accepting a front-office job with the Knicks would be the right move for Phil Jackson.