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• Jim Riswold, Creator of ‘Bo Knows’ and Air Jordan Ads, Dies at 66

  04-09-2024 19:01 via nytimes.com
  His work for Nike — particularly commercials starring Michael Jordan and Spike Lee — blurred the line between advertising and entertainment.
  
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• Sports Team Sale Prices Keep Hitting New Highs

  15-08-2026 11:02 via nytimes.com
  This week’s deal for the Los Angeles Lakers, which valued the team at a record $12.5 billion, was the latest in a pattern of skyrocketing prices.
  
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• Trump on LeBron James: ‘Maybe He’s a Racist’

  25-07-2026 03:47 via nytimes.com
  President Trump has lashed out over the years at NBA star LeBron James, who has been critical of the president in the past.
  
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• These Sidewalk Sheds Aren’t Eyesores

  16-06-2026 11:04 via nytimes.com
  The city is moving toward more attractive sheds, diversifying from hunter green to blue and yellow.
  
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• ‘Be Like Satoshi’: We Unmask Scottie Pippen’s A.I. Crypto Slop

  15-05-2026 16:58 via nytimes.com
  Why is the Bulls legend hawking “the Mona Lisa of sports” as a talking Web3 meme coin NFT?
  
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• Tiger Woods crowned second-richest athlete EVER after DUI arrest with Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi also on list

  04-04-2026 09:29
  TIGER WOODS has been named the second richest athlete of all time, just days after his DUI arrest. The legendary golfer is one of the most dominant stars the sport has seen. And despite a turbulent life off the course, the latest chapter of which saw Woods roll his car before being arrested on DUI...
  
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• Watch as Oscar winner Michael B Jordan takes his statue to In-N-Out Burger and is applauded by staff

  17-03-2026 18:02
  NEWLY-minted Best Actor winner Michael B Jordan treated himself to a tasty meal at In-N-Out after the Academy Awards. Jordan, 39, received a standing ovation when he won the Oscar at Sunday's ceremony for his role in the vampire thriller, Sinners, where he played twins Smoke and Stack. The actor took his Best Actor statuette...
  
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• Michael B. Jordan feared he’d never work again after being killed off The Wire at 15 – but always dreamed of Oscars fame

  14-03-2026 15:47
  MICHAEL B. Jordan has been dreaming of landing Oscars glory since he was 15-years-old, but there were fears his career was over before it began. In-demand Jordan heads to the Academy Awards on Sunday in line to land the coveted Best Actor award for supernatural horror movie Sinners, which has been nominated for a record-breaking...
  
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• 24 Hours With Nike’s C.E.O. as He Races to Win Back the Sports World

  08-03-2026 10:00 via nytimes.com
  Elliott Hill is traveling the globe to meet with leagues, teams and athletes to rebuild connections and spur a turnaround for the world’s largest athletic-wear company.
  
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• Picasso? How About Pippen Instead?

  03-03-2026 13:57 via nytimes.com
  Sotheby’s, now in the former Whitney Museum on the Upper East Side, is auctioning off Scottie Pippen’s basketball memorabilia.
  
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• Nike and Trump’s Supporters Have Been on a Collision Course for Years

  06-02-2026 11:04 via nytimes.com
  The chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has long opposed diversity initiatives like those that Nike embraced.
  
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• Sports trading card signed by basketball legend Michael Jordan sells for eye-watering sum after bidding war

  04-02-2026 01:12
  A SPORTS trading card signed by basketball legend Michael Jordan has sold for nearly £650,000. It shows him doing a slam-dunk from his 1986 rookie season with the Chicago Bulls. Jordan signed 23 of the cards — a nod to his shirt number — for manufacturer Fleer in 2006 to mark his anniversary. His autograph...
  
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• Ronnie O’Sullivan changes ‘greatest sportsman of all time’ answer as snooker legend, 49, names shock star Goat

  26-11-2025 16:45
  RONNIE O'SULLIVAN has stunned sports fans by ripping up his own list of all-time greats. The snooker icon has named a totally different superstar as the greatest sportsperson ever. The Rocket, 49, is widely hailed as snooker’s undisputed GOAT, with seven world titles, countless records and that legendary fastest 147. But just a year after...
  
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• Three unanswered questions after gamer, 33, is found dead in UK beauty spot 6 years after vanishing without a trace

  14-09-2025 16:02
  THREE questions still remain unanswered after the gamer’s remains were found at a UK beauty spot six years since he vanished without a trace.
  The 33-year-old’s body was found in a cave last month, six years after he was reported missing by family who discovered the PlayStation was left running in his flat.Media WalesJordan Moray, 22, went missing in July 2019[/caption]AthenaSouth Wales Police received reports of human remains discovered near the Llwyn-onn Reservoir in Bannau Brychein
  
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• George Raveling, Basketball Coach Who Brought Michael Jordan to Nike, Dies at 88

  04-09-2025 15:22 via nytimes.com
  He also worked security for the 1963 March on Washington, and ended up with Martin Luther King Jr.’s copy of the “I Have a Dream” speech.
  
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• Tennis legend Roger Federer now worth $1BILLION… becoming just seventh athlete to ever crack ten figures

  25-08-2025 15:15
  ROGER FEDERER has become just the seventh athlete in history to reach billionaire status.The tennis icon, 44, hung up his racquet in September 2022 following an emotional Laver Cup doubles farewell alongside Rafael Nadal.GettyRoger Federer has become the seventh billionaire athlete[/caption]Federer earned $130 million (£96m at time of writing) in prize money during his incredible career.This sum is only behind those of Novak Djokovic ($188m) and Nadal ($134m) in tennis’ all-time list
  
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• Tiger Woods tipped to make investment in English club after watching Tom Brady’s Birmingham transformation

  12-08-2025 12:09
  GOLF legend Tiger Woods has been tipped to cross over to football and follow in other celebrities’ footsteps by taking over a club.NFL great Tom Brady has made waves since investing as minority owner in Birmingham in 2023, first seeing the Blues relegated to League One, before returning to the Championship in a record-breaker season after spending big on transfers.Tiger Woods has been tipped to take over a football club in EnglandMegan Briggs/TGL/TGL via Getty ImagesEx-Premier League ace M
  
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• Secrets of NBA legend Michael Jordan’s $9.5 million mansion revealed which includes bizarre model of streets of Baghdad

  29-07-2025 17:48
  MICHAEL JORDAN’S former “Champions Point” home is open to fans.The six-time NBA winner spent around $50million building his dream nine-bedroom mansion in Chicago.GettyFans have the opportunity to stay at Michael Jordan’s old mansion[/caption]Champions PointThe property is located in Highland Park, Chicago[/caption]Champions PointThe house was sold for $9.5m a year ago[/caption]Champions PointIt boasts nine bedrooms, 17 bathrooms and a range of luxuries[/caption]The new ow
  
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• For Decades of N.B.A. Finals, This Photographer Has Been Courtside

  06-06-2025 11:00 via nytimes.com
  The photographer Nathaniel Butler reflects on his enduring images of stars like Bill Russell, Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant.
  
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• Brazil ‘to wear RED kit at 2026 World Cup as Michael Jordan deal sees traditional colours replaced’

  30-04-2025 12:24
  
  BRAZIL are set to wear RED for the first time in 106 years at the 2026 World Cup.The Seleaco’s second kid will also replace the traditional Nike logo with the iconic Jumpman logo of basketball legend Michael Jordan.
  FOOTY HEADLINESGettyBrazil’s home kit will still be golden yellow[/caption]The Jordan Brazil 2026 away shirt will break away from tradition for the first time in 67 years, according to website leaks Footy Headlines.The exact shade of red and the full kit design have not y
  
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• Brazil tipped to wear RED kit at 2026 World Cup in shock break with tradition

  30-04-2025 12:24
  BRAZIL have been tipped to wear RED for the first time in 106 years at the 2026 World Cup.It has also been reported that the Selecao’s second kit will replace the traditional Nike logo with the iconic Jumpman logo of basketball legend Michael Jordan.FOOTY HEADLINESGettyBrazil’s home kit will still be golden yellow[/caption]The Jordan Brazil 2026 away shirt would break away from tradition for the first time in 67 years, according to website leaks Footy Headlines.The exact shade of red
  
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• Grant Hill Can Finally Gloat in HBO’s ‘We Beat the Dream Team’

  18-02-2025 19:32 via nytimes.com
  Hill and the film’s director talked about the time a team of college basketball players beat Michael Jordan, Larry Bird and Magic Johnson — and the effort to bury it.
  
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• Michael Jordan’s son Marcus arrested for DUI, drug possession, resisting arrest

  04-02-2025 18:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  The blue Lamborghini SUV that Marcus Jordan was driving became stuck on the railroad tracks and he refused to exit the vehicle, according to the arrest report.
  
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• Michael Jordan’s son Marcus arrested for ‘cocaine possession, DUI and resisting arrest’

  04-02-2025 14:16
  
  LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 28: Marcus Jordan attends the DIRECTV Celebrates Christmas At Kathy’s event at a private residence on November 28, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amanda Edwards/Getty Images)Getty
  MICHAEL JORDAN’s son has been arrested for cocaine possession and driving under the influence.Marcus Jordan, 34, was allegedly found to be in possession of the Class A drug after being stopped by Florida cops.GETTYMarcus Jordan has reportedly been arrest
  
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• Inside Michael Jordan’s amazing new $70m Gulfstream private jet with $500k custom paint job and bespoke NBA tail number

  09-10-2024 18:59
  
  NBA legend Michael Jordan certainly knows how to travel in style.The Chicago Bulls icon, who has a net worth of $3.5bn, has splashed out $70m on a custom-built Gulfstream 650ER private jet.The Gulfstream plane features a wrap paying homage to Jordan’s Nike shoesJordan’s jet also includes his iconic Jumpman logo at the backJordan forked out a further $500m on the custom wrapped paint job.The 61-year-old chose a silver and black elephant theme to customise his new lavish plane and pay
  
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• Nascar driver Tyler Reddick overcomes horror illness behind the wheel which had him ‘throwing up’ to seal season title

  02-09-2024 12:26
  
  TYLER Reddick has secured the Nascar Regular Season title – despite a horror illness almost stalling his drive at the Southern 500.The 23XI Racing driver suffered from the effects of a stomach bug during Sunday’s showdown at Darlington Raceway.
  GettyTyler Reddick fought through illness to steer his No. 45 Toyota to tenth place at the Southern 500[/caption]GettyThe 28-year-old poses alongside his trophy after becoming the regular season champion[/caption]GettyReddick and the 23XI Raci
  
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• Jamie Laing accused of ‘shading Jordan North’ by fans as he shares confidential email to boast about Radio 1 success

  01-08-2024 16:23
  
  JAMIE Laing has been branded “classless” and “unprofessional” by furious Radio One fans after seemingly “taking a swipe” at his on-air predecessor Jordan North. Jamie took over a spot on the BBC Radio One line-up in February, replacing Jordan North after he spectacularly quit after 10 years on air for rival Capital FM.Times Media LtdJamie boasted of the success of his Radio One slot[/caption]Capital RadioJordan left the BBC earlier this year for a spot on
  
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• Rory McIlroy reveals text messages from Michael Jordan and Rafa Nadal as he gears up for The Open

  15-07-2024 18:44
  
  RORY MCILROY received a message of sympathy from legends Michael Jordan and Rafael Nadal after he threw away last month’s US Open.McIlroy missed two tiny putts in the final three holes to hand Bryson DeChambeau a one shot win at Pinehurst.GettyRory McIlroy has opened up on the messages he received after US open heartbreak[/caption]AlamyTennis legend Rafa Nadal texted McIlroy[/caption]GettyMichael Jordan also reached out to offer his support[/caption]And he has now opened up about how Jorda
  
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• Michael B. Jordan’s mangled Ferrari 812 scooped up by YouTuber who plans to restore it months after crash

  15-04-2024 06:01
  
  A YOUTUBER has purchased Michael B. Jordan’s Ferrari which was famously damaged in a car crash.James, known as TheStradman, shared how much he scooped up the car for and how he planned to restore it.GettyMichael B. Jordan crashed the 812 Ferrari and it went up for sale on eBay after[/caption]YouTubeJames, known as TheStradman, plans to fix the car up and make YouTube videos about the process[/caption]YouTubeJames explained that he entered a back-and-forth with the seller on the vehicle&rsq
  
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• As Zendaya steps out in tennis ball shoes, can you match star to their fancy footwear? Test your knowledge with our quiz

  14-04-2024 01:01
  
  SHOE do you think is behind these pairs of fancy footwear?Actress Zendaya, 27, wore eye-catching tennis ball stilettos by top designer Loewe this week while plugging her new movie Challengers.Zendaya wore some very eye-catching stilettos as she promoted new movie ChallengersAFP via GettyBut she’s not the sole celebrity to wear fancy footwear like these tennis ball stilettosSplash NewsBut she’s not the only one to bear their sole with unusual fashion choices – some more stylish
  
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