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• With LeBron 14 Release, Nike Is Bypassing the Shoe Store

  14-01-2017 03:05 via nytimes.com
  Thirteen years after Michael Jordan’s retirement, his sneaker brand still dominates the secondhand market. To try to boost sales of Lebron James’s shoes, Nike is enlisting a reseller’s help.
  
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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 via thesun.co.uk
  
  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 via thesun.co.uk
  
  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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• Basketball gear from legends Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant set to fetch millions at auction

  06-04-2024 00:40 via thesun.co.uk
  
  BIDDERS are jumping through hoops to net basketball gear from legends Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant.A pair of sneakers worn by Chicago Bulls great Jordan in the 1996 NBA finals is expected to fetch more than £300,000 in an online auction.GettyMichael Jordan flying high against the New York Knicks in 1996[/caption]AlamyHis Air Jordan’s are expected to fetch more than £300,000 in an online auction[/caption]The black and red Air Jordan 11s are signed on the soles.
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• Michael Jordan’s iconic sneakers dubbed the ‘Mona Lisa of sports memorabilia’ set to fetch ‘$10million’ at auction

  05-01-2024 14:17 via thesun.co.uk
  A SET of Michael Jordan’s legendary sneakers have been planned to go through an auction.And the Chicago Bulls icon’s basketball shoes have a chance to be worth $10 million when it’s all set and done.ReutersMichael Jordan’s collection of iconic shoes are set to be auctioned off next month[/caption]The Mega AgencyThe set features an Air Jordan sneaker which Jordan wore during each of the clinching games of his six NBA Finals victories[/caption]Jordan’s collection of s
  
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• BMW supercar once owned by Michael Jordan up for sale – it’s packed with 90s-era luxury & is ‘tantalisingly affordable’

  02-01-2024 12:58 via thesun.co.uk
  A BMW supercar once owned by Michael Jordan and packed with ’90s-era luxury has gone up for sale at a “tantalizingly affordable” price.The basketball legend bought the swish motor back in 1991 from a dealer in Illinois, where he famously played for the Chicago Bulls, and it has only clocked up 30,000 miles since then.Bringatrailer.comThis BMW, previously owned by Michael Jordan, has gone up for sale[/caption]ReutersThe basketball legend picked it up in 1991 while playing for th
  
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• Tiger Woods shows off new ‘Michael Jordan’ look as golf legend amazes fans with incredible ripped physique

  03-12-2023 20:11 via thesun.co.uk
  
  TIGER WOODS showed off a new “Michael Jordan” look as he amazed fans with his incredible ripped physique.Woods, 47, is currently starring at the Hero World Challenge at the Albany Golf Club in the Bahamas.Tiger Woods revealed his ripped physique and leg brace at the Hero World Challenge tournamentX @PGATOURAFPWoods looked to have taken inspiration from basketball legend Michael Jordan[/caption]It marked his return to the tee for the first time since April’s Masters after injuri
  
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• Mercedes previously owned by basketball legend goes on the market for eye-watering price

  26-11-2023 16:53 via thesun.co.uk
  A MERCEDES previously owned by a basketball legend has hit the market for an eye-watering price.The gorgeous ’90s classic is being sold by the Beverly Hills Car Club in Los Angeles, California, but can be bought internationally.This ’90s Mercedes is a hot commodity due to its former celebrity ownerBeverly Hills Car club Inc.It was bought new by NBA icon Michael JordanBeverly Hills Car ClubThe 1996 S600 Lorinser was the pride and joy of six-time NBA champion and two-time hall of famer
  
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• I’m a former Michael Jordan teammate – I used to give him fashion advice when he modeled his sneakers

  13-10-2023 16:30 via thesun.co.uk
  
  RIP Hamilton got valued advice from Michael Jordan about how to make it in the NBA during their lone season together.In return, the Washington Wizards youngster gave the basketball legendfashion tips with his Air Jordan sneaker line.GettyMichael Jordan and Rip Hamilton played one season together at the Washington Wizards[/caption]AFPJordan used to ask his Wizards teammates for fashion advice on his sneaker line[/caption]GettyHamilton went on to win an NBA championship with the Detroit
  
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• Genius trait Jude Bellingham shares with Michael Jordan & Albert Einstein has helped him better Cristiano Ronaldo record

  11-10-2023 23:49 via thesun.co.uk
  
  JUDE BELLINGHAM mania is reaching new levels over in Spain.The England star has had a sensational start to life at Real Madrid since joining from Borussia Dortmund in a £115million summer deal.AlamyJude Bellingham has had a sensational start to life at Real Madrid[/caption]GettyThe England star has already scored ten goals for his new club[/caption]Bellingham, 20, has helped to fill the void left by striker Karim Benzema, who departed for Saudi Arabia in the summer.The midfielder has bagge
  
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• Inside Michael Jordan’s car collection, including ‘fastest convertible in world’ and insane hypercar only 12 people own

  28-05-2023 15:00 via thesun.co.uk
  
  MICHAEL Jordan owns what can only be described as the Michael Jordan of car collections.The NBA legend’s love of motors was recently showcased in the Ben Affleck movie Air, which revealed that MJ insisted upon getting a red Mercedes 380 SL as part of his signing bonus with Nike.GettyMichael Jordan secured a Chevrolet marketing deal when he joined the Chicago Bulls[/caption]APJordan owned a number of Chevy cars including a Corvette C4[/caption]GettyThe Bulls star arrives at Chicag
  
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• Meet sport’s billionaires, including Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Floyd Mayweather, Tiger Woods and Michael Jordan

  28-04-2023 10:40 via thesun.co.uk
  
  THERE’S a very exclusive sporting club into which even someone as famous as Lionel Messi has only recently gained entry – alongside rival Cristiano Ronaldo.
  You need the profile of a global superstar, a mountain of trophies and enough appeal to have sponsors trampling over themselves to get to you.
  Lionel Messi joined the billionaire boy’s club in 2020
  Oh, and a billion in the bank.
  Portuguese icon Ronaldo became football’s first billionaire after making £85million
  
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• Chicago Bulls icon Michael Jordan once turned down $100million offer for TWO-hour appearance playing golf

  28-04-2023 10:30 via thesun.co.uk
  
  MICHAEL JORDAN once turned down $100MILLION for a two-hour appearance, his agent has revealed.
  Despite being no stranger to high-profile endorsements and marketing events, the NBA legend is known for selecting his associations very carefully.
  Falk (right) has represented Jordan for decades and helped manufacture his famed Nike dealGetty Images - Getty
  Jordan is a six-time NBA champion and five-time MVPAFP - Getty
  And the 60-year-old’s agent, David Falk, has spoken of occasions when Jordan
  
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• Arsenal legend says Bukayo Saka is set for ‘Michael Jordan moment’ as he makes Invincibles claim

  26-04-2023 16:04 via thesun.co.uk
  
  ARSENAL legend Kolo Toure claims Bukayo Saka would get into the Invincibles team and has challenged him to produce a “Michael Jordan moment” against Manchester City.
  The Gunners meet the defending champions in a potential title-decider tonight with both looking to put their fate in their own hands with a win.
  GettyBukayo Saka needs to find his inner Micheal Jordan[/caption]AFPMichael Jordan was the star man for the Chicago Bulls[/caption]GettyKolo Toure has heavily praised Bukayo Sak
  
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• Barcelona want Lionel Messi to become the new Michael Jordan as they plan for his sensational transfer return

  19-04-2023 16:55 via thesun.co.uk
  
  BARCELONA reportedly want to re-sign Lionel Messi and make him the “new Michael Jordan”.
  The Argentinian legend left the club for Paris Saint-Germain in 2021.GettyLionel Messi is ready to quit PSG and re-join Barcelona[/caption]AFPBarcelona chiefs believe Lionel Messi’s return could have a similar financial impact to the return of Chicago Bulls hero Micheal Jordan[/caption]But the World Cup winner is supposedly unhappy in France and with his contract expiring there at the end o
  
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• Pair of Michael Jordan’s worn sneakers sell for huge amount at auction

  12-04-2023 20:03 via thesun.co.uk
  
  A PAIR of basketball icon Michael Jordan’s sneakers have sold for a record £1.8million.He wore the Air Jordan 13s in a 1998 game on the way to his sixth and final championship title.AFPA pair of Michael Jordan’s match-warn shoes have gone for £1.8 million at auction[/caption]AFPJordan’s 1998 Air Jordan 13s were worn as Chicago Bulls came out 93-88 winners against Utah Jazz[/caption]Jordan scored 37 points as his Chicago Bulls side beat Utah Jazz 93-88 in the second
  
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• Michael Jordan’s £12m mansion broken into with teenager found inside home that NBA icon’s been trying to sell for years

  07-04-2023 12:26 via thesun.co.uk
  
  MICHAEL JORDAN’S £12million Chicago mansion was broken into with an 18-year-old reportedly found inside.The NBA legend, 60, has not lived on the property since placing it on the market in 2012 and was not on the premises at the time.GettyMichael Jordan’s £12million Chicago property was broken into[/caption]AlamyThe luxury property boasts 11 bedrooms, a pool house and, of course, an athletics area complete with its own basketball court.[/caption]GettyJordan’s famous
  
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• Air review: A surprisingly gripping film for a movie about Michael Jordan wearing Nike

  07-04-2023 00:27 via thesun.co.uk
  
  AIR(12) 112mins★★★★☆A MOVIE about Nike trying to get basketball star Michael Jordan to endorse their trainers doesn’t sound that gripping.But, to me, nor does a sport where towering athletes have to throw a ball into a hoop that is generally only three and a half feet above them.Air is a big comeback for its leads and is Ben Affleck’s biggest and best role since Gone GirlAlamyAn original touch is that Michael Jordan himself is a non-character in thisAFPW
  
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• How Michael Jordan helped transform Nike from uncool jogging brand to selling £22bn-worth of trainers a year

  28-03-2023 22:00 via thesun.co.uk
  
  AIR Jordan trainers are now so highly prized that rare ones can fetch more than £1million and shoppers have rioted over the release of new designs.But when Nike first tried to sign up basketball rookie Michael Jordan in 1984, the Adidas-loving player didn’t want anything to do with the firm.GettyWith the help of marketing machine Michael Jordan, Nike shifts £22billion-worth of sports shoes a year[/caption]GettyJordan’s business-savvy mum Deloris persuaded her son to forge
  
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• Top 10 highest-paid athletes of all time after inflation with Beckham, Tyson, Hamilton and McGregor missing cut

  11-03-2023 19:03 via thesun.co.uk
  
  THE likes of David Beckham, Mike Tyson, Lewis Hamilton and Conor McGregor have missed out on the top ten highest-paid athletes of all time.Sports business page Sportico compiled a list of the highest earners with inflated-adjusted numbers.Basketball icon Michael Jordan topped the list with £1.9BILLION made with inflated sums reaching an astonishing £2.7bn.Golfer Tiger Woods, who enjoyed similar success off the field, earned £1.4bn with inflated figures of £2bn.American go
  
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• I’m a fashion expert – the trends I WON’T be buying into this year despite what influencers say

  15-02-2023 14:12 via thesun.co.uk
  
  CONTENT creators are turning their backs on traditional influencer culture to help save their viewers money – including fashion expert Tashira Halyard.The trend is called “deinfluencing”, with people giving advice on what viral products being heavily promoted on social media aren’t worth the hype.YouTube/Politics & LoveContent creators are participating in a new trend of “deinfluencing” which advises people what not to buy[/caption]YouTube/Politics & L
  
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• Who is Michael Jordan’s wife, Yvette Prieto?

  03-02-2023 16:56 via thesun.co.uk
  
  MICHAEL JORDAN is a household name, and he’s known as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. 
  Many fans wonder about who the woman is behind the scenes of his fame and glory – and we’ve got all the details on his wife, Yvette Prieto.
  Getty Images - Getty The pair were married in a lavish ceremony in 2013[/caption]
  Who is Michael Jordan’s wife, Yvette Prieto?
  Michael Jordan has been married to his second wife, Yvette Prieto, for the past decade.
  The baske
  
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• Sport’s most costly divorces, including pay offs for the ex-wives of Tiger Woods, Michael Jordan and Mike Tyson

  04-11-2022 11:00 via thesun.co.uk
  IF you’re a mega-rich and successful sports star divorce can sting.
  Through the years we’ve seen the likes of Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods and Mike Tyson all forced to pay off ex-wives when their relationships came to an end.
  Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren in happier times before their divorceAP:Associated Press
  Tom Brady is the latest name to taste a costly divorce – however with his partner Gisele also worth mega-money it’s highly unlikely he will get stung.
  But which pe
  
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• Inside Roger Federer’s teenage bedroom with Pamela Anderson and Michael Jordan pics as tennis ace’s hair bleached blonde

  27-10-2022 13:30 via thesun.co.uk
  ROGER FEDERER is well renowned as one of the most stylish, smoothest sportsmen of all time.But it wasn’t always this way, with the Swiss maestro’s teenage bedroom looking much like any other 17-year-old’s… although perhaps with a few extra trophies.TwitterRoger Federer, aged 17, poses in his bedroom[/caption]The Swiss maestro developed into one of sport’s most stylish menGettyIn a picture doing the rounds on social media, Federer, aged 17, grins for the camera look
  
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• Ronnie O’Sullivan reveals how watching a Michael Jordan documentary in rehab saved snooker star from ‘self-destruction’

  15-10-2022 13:09 via thesun.co.uk
  RONNIE O’SULLIVAN has revealed how watching a video of Michael Jordan playing basketball for the Chicago Bulls acted as a turning point in his illustrious snooker career.Before he won the first of a record-equaling seven world snooker titles in 2001, the Rocket spiraled into depression and went on a “wild bender” for six years after his dad went to prison for murder.GettyRonnie O’Sullivan says NBA legend Michael Jordan helped inspire him to become one of the greatest snoo
  
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• Mike Tyson was desperate to fight Michael Jordan at dinner party, revealed boxing star’s former manager

  30-09-2022 12:00 via thesun.co.uk
  MIKE TYSON once threatened to beat up Michael Jordan over their romantic history with the same woman, the boxer’s former manager has claimed.
  The former Baddest Man on the Planet, 56,  made his boxing comeback against Roy Jones Jr in 2020.
  Mike Tyson (right) was arguably at his peak when sidling up to Michael Jordan (left)
  But before that comeback, Rory Holloway has revealed what happened when Tyson and he attended a birthday dinner for Chicago Bears star Richard Dent in 1988.
  Plenty
  
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• How Nike Air Jordan trainers went from being banned by NBA in 1985 to making $3billion in 2020

  19-07-2022 10:00 via thesun.co.uk
  
  IN 1984, the perfect marriage began.
  Nike, then a struggling sportswear company and not worth a fraction of the $34billion it’s said to be worth today, picked Michael Jordan to endorse their trainers.
  In 1984 Nike and Michael Jordan began their partnershipNike
  Original ad for the Air Jordan INike
  Incredibly, 38 years later their brand Nike Air Jordan still manages to make $3bn-per-year – and is enjoying a resurgence since the premiere of Netflix documentary The Last Dance.
  In fact th
  
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• ‘LeBron would never’ – Watch NBA legend Michael Jordan refuse to give kids autograph with fans divided over his reaction

  23-06-2022 00:30 via thesun.co.uk
  
  MICHAEL JORDAN divided fans after turning down two teenagers desperate calls for an autograph.
  Jordan, 59, was spotted in Charlotte on Wednesday and went viral for his curt response to pleas for a signature.
  Jordan is widely regarded as the greatest NBA player everGettyInstagram @steve4pf/mic4pfThe former Bulls star was called out by two fans in a Charlotte parking lot[/caption]Instagram @steve4pf/mic4pfFans were divided over whether he should have signed them an autograph[/caption]Instagram @st
  
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• NBA legend Michael Jordan turned down $100million offer for TWO-hour appearance playing golf

  19-06-2022 15:00 via thesun.co.uk
  
  MICHAEL JORDAN once turned down $100MILLION for a two-hour appearance, his agent has revealed.
  Despite being no stranger to high-profile endorsements and marketing events, the NBA legend is known for selecting his associations very carefully.
  Falk (right) has represented Jordan for decades and helped manufacture his famed Nike dealGetty Images - Getty
  Jordan is a six-time NBA champion and five-time MVPAFP - Getty
  And the 59-year-old’s agent, David Falk, has spoken of occasions when Jordan
  
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• Tiger Woods joins LeBron James and Michael Jordan as an official billionaire despite snubbing lucrative LIV Tour

  10-06-2022 16:21 via thesun.co.uk
  
  GOLF legend Tiger Woods has officially been declared a billionaire.
  The fifteen-time Major winner, 46, joins the elite club despite snubbing the lucrative Saudi-backed LIV Tour.GettyTiger Woods has been declared a billionaire by Forbes[/caption]ReutersThe golfing legend has won fifteen Major tournaments over his career[/caption]AP:Associated PressBut it’s estimated just 10 percent of his wealth has been earned on the course[/caption]AFPHe joins basketball pair LeBron James and Michael Jord
  
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