An excerpt from the new biography Heartland reveals why Bird left Indiana University after just a few weeks, and the family tragedy that threatened to change his path forever ...

Shumpert has a warning for NBA players.

Larry Bird's game-worn and signed 1992 Olympics jersey, sold with other items from Scottie Pippen's personal collection. Photo courtesy of Sotheby's A 1992 Olympics Team USA jersey worn and signed by ...

Cooper Flagg and Larry Bird trade sharp jokes in a new Chime commercial, and one exchange quickly became the standout moment.

Trice Larry Bird’s competitive edge, the mindset that defined the 1980s NBA Posted: March 10, 2026 | Last updated: March 10, 2026 Throughout the 1980s, Larry Bird built a reputation as one of ...

Retired NBA player and current high school basketball coach Jeff Teague sees some of an Indiana legend in one of today's best ...

Doyel: Indiana State's 1979 team reunited in Terre Haute to talk Larry Bird, that season and author Keith O'Brien's new book on the topic, "Heartland" ...

Bird dreams about basketball but it was often frustrating ...

This week, we spoke with Keith O'Brien, author of 'Heartland: A Forgotten Place, an Impossible Dream, and the Miracle of Larry Bird,' and broke down the impact of JT's return.

Author Keith O’Brien discusses his new book Heartland, which tells the remarkable story of Larry Bird’s rise and the historic 1979 NCAA championship.

Picture a warm July night in Los Angeles. The breeze from the Pacific Ocean drifting over the stadium lights at BMO Stadium in downtown Los Angeles. The Olympic flame burns bright in the background at ...

As a freshman, Kelvin Troy was tasked with defending future NBA legend Larry Bird in a 1978 NIT game. Kelvin Troy was a freshman on the Rutgers basketball team, less than a year removed from starring ...