Jerry Sloan, the coach who led the Utah Jazz to back-to-back appearances in the NBA Finals, died Friday at the age of 78. The Jazz confirmed Sloan's death in a statement. "Jerry Sloan will always be ...

Jerry Sloan, the coach who took the Utah Jazz to the NBA Finals in 1997 and 1998 on his way to a spot in the Basketball Hall of Fame, died Friday. He was 78. See a gallery of photos of the longtime ...

There was never any wondering where Jerry Sloan stood on a matter. He was a straight-shooter, known for his toughness on the floor and ability to motivate his team on the sideline. "Nobody fights with ...

Jerry Sloan, the coach who took the Utah Jazz to the NBA Finals in 1997 and 1998 on his way to a spot in the Basketball Hall of Fame, died Friday. He was 78. New York Knicks' Dick Barnett (12) and ...