On this night in 1997, Michael Jordan's "flu game"

On this night in 1997, Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls took on Karl Malone and the Utah Jazz in Game 5 of the 1997 NBA Finals. It was one of MJ's best games of his career. Jordan was striken with the flu and had a couragous performance. He scored 38 points, hitting the go ahead 3 pointer with 30 seconds to go leading the Bulls to a 90-88 win en route to their five NBA Championship.

On this night in Detroit Sports History... 50 years of misery comes to an end

I am not a hockey fan or guru, but I have a lot of family who lives in Michigan and they are die-hard Detroit Red Wings Fans and I know they will enjoy reading this piece.

On this day in 1997, The Detroit Red Wings were one win away from winning their first Stanley Cup in 50 years. Standing in their way was Eric Lindros and the Philadelphia Flyers. The Red Wings jumped out to a 3-0 series lead thanks to Goalie Mike Vernon, Steve Yzerman, Darrin McCarty, Sergi Federov. The Red Wings would defeat the Flyers 2-1, ending a 50 year draught. The Red Wings have won 3 Stanley Cups since 1997. It was a great scene at a family wedding reception in Dearborn, Michigan

15 years ago tonight. A Bulls Masterpiece

On June 4, 1997 was Game 2 of the 1997 NBA Finals. The Bulls looked to take a 2-0 series lead against the Western Conference Champions. The Bulls did not disappoint. The jumped out to a 47-25 lead and went on to a 97-85 Victory. Michael Jordan had 36 points 13 Rebounds and 9 Assists.