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Michael Jordan Shatters Backboard On A Dunk In 1985

Steve Peloquin — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:18:52 +0000

This is video of Michael Jordan, scoring 30 points, and breaking a backboard, while dunking the basketball, during Nike exhibition game, in Italy, back in 1985.

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Are My Jordan Shoes Fake?

Scott Prather — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:18:33 +0000

One of the most popular shoes ever created are Air Jordans. NBA Great Michael Jordan launched his Nike shoe line since 1985, and has new designs released annually. Similar to sports jerseys, rolexes, Louis Vuitton, and anything else that's expensively in demand, Jordans can often be counterfeit. Be careful where you get your Air Jordans, but if you want to be absolutely sure your J's are the real thing, here is how you tell. First...

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15 Worst Athlete Commercials Ever

Scott Prather — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 15:11:58 +0000

Why did Michael Jordan sport a Hitler mustache in a Hanes commercial? I mean seriously, what the heck? The ad would be forgettable otherwise, but because of Jordan's inability to use one swipe of a razor, it leads off a list of the 15 worst athlete commercials ever.

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Jamaal Franklin Throws Alley-Oop To Himself From 3 Point Line [Video]

Scott Prather — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 23:28:32 +0000

If Michael Jordan, Dominique Wilkins, Dee Brown, Vince Carter, Nate Robinson, and Blake Griffin have taught us anything, it's that not all dunks are created equal. Take this one for example. San Diego State guard Jamaal Franklin threw an alley-oop to himself last night...from the 3 point line...on a fastbreak.

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Is Michael Jordan Planning A Comeback?

Scott Prather — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 21:02:27 +0000

Is Michael Jordan planning a comeback to the hardwood? A little more than a month from his 50th birthday, several players for the Charlotte Bobcats believe their owner can...

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Dizzy Grant Impersonates Kobe Bryant & Michael Jordan – VIDEO

Steve Peloquin — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 21:32:05 +0000

Everybody loves the world famous Harlem Globetrotters, who have been great basketball ambassadors, and entertainers, for over 85 years.

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Hornets Crushed By Lakers, Kobe Surpasses 30,000

Scott Prather — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 12:04:24 +0000

In front of a sold out New Orleans crowd, Los Angeles Laker superstar Kobe Bryant became the 5th player in NBA history to score 30,000 career points. Unfortunately for the home fans, the Hornets struggled mightily in the second half, falling to L.A. 103-87. Ryan Anderson was...

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Michael McJordan BBQ Sauce Sells On eBay For Big Money

Scott Prather — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 16:59:33 +0000

People spend lots of money on all sorts of things on eBay. Equipped with this knowledge, a North Dakota man decided he'd sell a gallon of 20-year old McJordan BBQ sauce. The special sauce was used on McDonald's McJordan sandwich back in 1992, having very limited production. Air Jordan mania never seems to die. Someone purchased the item for...

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Magic Johnson and 6 Other Former Athletes Who Bought Professional Sports Teams [VIDEOS]

Danny Groner — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 06:02:23 +0000

Magic Johnson and his group of investors were awarded the struggling Los Angeles Dodgers late Tuesday night. It’s the latest business investment in Johnson’s post-retirement portfolio and comes at a pretty hefty sum of $2 billion.

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Check Out Michael Jordan's Luxury Pad Before It Sells for Millions

Kathy Landin — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 08:05:47 +0000

If you’re in the market for a new place and wouldn’t mind relocating to the Midwest, we have found a sweet deal for you. Baird & Warner Realty in the Chicago metro appears to be selling Michael Jordan’s house. The listing doesn’t say it’s Jordan’s house, but it has a basketball court and the entrance gate says 23. We did the math.

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West Beats East In Wild NBA All-Star Game

Scott Prather — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 05:46:41 +0000

Kevin Durant and the Western Conference All-Stars held off a furious rally from their Eastern Conference counterparts to hold on and win the NBA All-Star game 152-149. Durant scored 36 points to lead his team and earn MVP honors.

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Michael Jordan Engaged — Who's the Lucky Lady?

Shauna Wright — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 08:05:31 +0000

Looks like Michael Jordan will have to move one of those NBA championship rings to make room for a different kind of a ring — a wedding ring.

The basketball legend, 48, is engaged to his girlfriend of three years, 32-year-old Cuban model Yvette Prieto.

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Michael Jordan Is A Sellout

Scott Prather — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 20:10:36 +0000

NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan, current owner of the Charlotte Bobcats, has become the voice of the owners looking to rip the current players of their fair share of generated league revenue. For so many reasons, this makes Jordan a sellout.

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Remembering 1986

Steve Peloquin — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 07:30:01 +0000

Michael Jordan scoring 63 points against the Boston Celtics... Ferdinand winning the Kentucky Derby, with Willie Shoemaker aboard... Jack Nicklaus winning another Green Jacket... the Chicago Bears doing the Super Bowl Shuffle... Spud Webb winning the NBA Slam Dunk Contest... Mike Scott dominating the National League... and the tragic death of Len Bias.

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NBA Lockout May Hurt Kobe Bryant's Climb Up Scoring Charts

Steve Peloquin — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 09:05:35 +0000

Currently, Los Angeles Lakers' guard Kobe Bryant is sixth on the NBA's all-time scoring list, with 27,868 points.

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Biggest Stars In Sports Over Last 25 Years

Steve Peloquin — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 12:00:53 +0000

Who would you name as the biggest stars in sports, over the last 25 years?

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NBA's Greatest Teams

Steve Peloquin — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 12:05:12 +0000

Who are the best NBA teams of all-time?

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Kareem, Isiah Say Jordan Was Better Than LeBron

Steve Peloquin — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 14:47:14 +0000

In an article by Matt Ehalt, of ESPNNewYork.com, NBA Hall of Famers Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Isiah Thomas say that Michael Jordan was better than LeBron James.

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LeBron Says He's Not Better Than Jordan

Steve Peloquin — Sun, 29 May 2011 14:29:49 +0000

Miami Heat Forward LeBron James says he's "humbled" by recent comparisons to Michael Jordan, but he disagrees. The Associated Press, courtesy of espn.com, has the story, below.

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Is LeBron James The Next Michael Jordan?

Steve Peloquin — Sat, 28 May 2011 20:15:49 +0000

Scottie Pippen isn't the only one that thinks that LeBron James may be better than Michael Jordan. Henry Abbott, of espn.com, thinks that James is the best "next Michael Jordan." See his column, below.

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