Jon Rapoport

Bobcats Owner Michael Jordan signing for fans in Lake Tahoe

Michael Jordan, the six-time NBA Champion, two-time Olympic Gold Medalist and one-time NCAA Champion, can now add yet another historical accomplishment to his unbelievable list of accolades.

On March 17, Jordan became the first former player to gain majority ownership stake in a league franchise, when his purchase of the Charlotte Bobcats was approved by the NBA Board of Governors.

The 47-year old held a minority share of the Bobcats prior to the completion of the sale.  He also served as managing member of basketball operations for the team.

Jordan can be spotted courtside at Time Warner Cable Arena, the Bobcats’ home venue, during many of the club’s home games.

Joe Mauer gracious to fans no matter the time or setting

Last Monday, American League Most Valuable Player Joe Mauer signed an eight-year/$184 million contract extension with the Minnesota Twins.

The St. Paul native, who grew up eight miles from the Twins former home ballpark, the Metrodome and nine miles from brand new Target Field, always preferred to remain with his hometown team.

John Calipari saying hello to Kentucky fans on the day he was hired

Saturday night, at 7:00 PM ET on CBS, Kentucky coach John Calipari is looking to join some incredibly elite company. 

With a victory over West Virginia, Calipari will match Louisville coach Rick Pitino, as the only two coaches to take three different schools to the Final Four. 

Calipari has led UMASS and Memphis to college basketball’s biggest stage.  Pitino took Providence, Kentucky and Louisville to the illustrious round of four.  

While Pitino has won a national championship, Calipari is still chasing that elusive goal.

A look at pre-scandal Tiger Woods signing autographs for fans in Orlando

Two weeks from today, the much disgraced Tiger Woods will make his triumphant return to professional golf.  The setting will be the 2010 Masters in Augusta, Georgia.

Golf’s greatest event, played at legendary Augusta National Golf Club, is the scene of Tiger’s most significant career achievements to date.

Tiger Woods has been awarded the Masters’ championship green jacket four times (1997, 2001, 2002 and 2005).  His first victory, in 1997, was responsible for Tiger’s introduction to the American celebrity landscape.

Best places to encounter MLB players during Florida spring training (Central Florida)

This week, iFollo.com is your source for the best places to encounter the players and fans that have flocked to Florida and Arizona for Major League Baseball spring training.

iFollo.com leaves the Tampa Bay region and heads east on I-4, to Central Florida and the Space Coast.

Today’s blog will feature the Disney World-Orlando area, Viera and Lakeland.

Best places to encounter MLB players during Florida spring training (SE FL)

This week, iFollo.com is your source for the best places to encounter the players and fans that have flocked to Florida and Arizona for Major League Baseball spring training.

iFollo.com leaves Southwest Florida and heads east, across Lake Okeechobee, to the southeastern portion of the state.

Today’s blog will feature the cities of Jupiter and Port St. Lucie.  Friday’s scope will shift to the Central Gulf Coast.

Best places to encounter MLB players during Florida spring training (SW FL)

This week, iFollo.com is your source for the best places to encounter the players and fans that have flocked to Florida and Arizona for Major League Baseball spring training.

iFollo.com leaves the dry, desert air of Arizona for the tropical, humid air of Florida.

Today’s blog will focus on the Southwestern portion of the state. Thursday’s scope will shift to Southeast Florida.

Best places to encounter MLB players during Arizona spring training (Part II)

This week, iFollo.com is your source for the best places to encounter the players and fans that have flocked to Arizona and Florida for Major League Baseball spring training.

Today’s focus is the West Valley of the Phoenix Metropolitan Area.

Because so many franchises operate in and around Phoenix, March in the Valley of the Sun is heaven for a baseball fan. 13 teams within 37 miles, it is as simple as that.

The West Valley is the more recently developed portion of the area.  Land is less expensive and more available. As a result, nine teams base their operations within this geography.

These teams are: the Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago White Sox, Kansas City Royals, Texas Rangers, San Diego Padres, Seattle Mariners, Cleveland Indians, Cincinnati Reds and Milwaukee Brewers.

Best places to encounter MLB players during Arizona spring training (Part I)

This week, iFollo.com is your source for the best places to encounter the players and fans that have flocked to Arizona and Florida for Major League Baseball spring training.

Our first stop is the Cactus League in Arizona. Today’s blog will focus on the East Valley of the Phoenix Metropolitan Area. Tuesday’s scope will shift to the West Valley.

The state of Arizona is home to 15 spring training camps. 13 of these teams are based in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area. Because so many franchises operate in and around Phoenix, March in the Valley of the Sun is heaven for a baseball fan. 13 teams within 37 miles, it is as simple as that.

The East Valley is the more crowded and vibrant area of Phoenix.  In fact, the city of Scottsdale is the center of activity for the entire region. 

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