Despite sporting an 18-27 record, trailing the Eastern Conference leading Celtics by 17 games and firing their head coach Jim O’brien, the Indiana Pacers have decided to keep former Celtic great Larry Bird on as team president…at least until the end of the season.  Sports Illustrated reports:
Owner Herb Simon told The Associated Press on Tuesday [...]

Well, whether it was an “off-the-cuff” response to a reporter or an actual commitment, President Obama stated that he’ll be attending Super Bowl XLV if the Chicago Bears are there.
According to Sports Illustrated:
Obama was asked about his plans Wednesday by reporters being ushered out of his Oval Office meeting with the president of China.
Obama said [...]