The New York Times – Sports:
Wade, the former Miami Heat guard, will cap his basketball career with a Hall of Fame induction this weekend. Some are hoping his next phase is as a political star.
Category: Jordan, Michael
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Miles Bridges Will Rejoin Hornets After Felony Domestic Violence Plea Deal
The New York Times – Sports:
Bridges will rejoin the team on a one-year contract after completing a suspension that will sideline him for the first 10 games of the season.
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Michael Jordan to Sell Majority Stake in Charlotte Hornets
The New York Times – Sports:
Jordan, the former star of the Chicago Bulls, purchased the team in 2010.
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Michael Jordan Was an Activist After All
The New York Times – Sports:
Jordan wasn’t vocal about social justice like today’s N.B.A. stars, but his secret brand of activism is a key reason they have the spotlight now, our columnist writes.
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‘Air’ Review: Matt Damon and Viola Davis Are the Real MVPs
The New York Times – Film:
In Ben Affleck’s enjoyable movie, Matt Damon stars as the Nike exec who’s trying to sign a young Michael Jordan. But first he must contend with Viola Davis.
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He Was Billed as the Next LeBron. But Will Emoni Bates Make It at All?
The New York Times – Sports:
Bates was on a magazine cover at 15. He was playing Division I college basketball at 17. Now he’s 19, his college career may be over, and N.B.A. success is anything but guaranteed.
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He Gave Up Football for NASCAR. Then He Changed the Sport.
The New York Times – Sports:
Dion Williams, who is Black and goes by the nickname Rocko, has helped upend the perception of who belongs in NASCAR.