LUMBERTON, N.C. (AP) — For more than 25 years, the man identified as the triggerman in the death of Michael Jordan‘s father has repeatedly declared his innocence in the murder. Now he’s going before a judge to lay out evidence he says proves that although he helped dispose of the body, he didn’t kill James […]
WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) — Stephanie Parker isn’t quite sure how her family of six would have managed the last two months without the help of Michael Jordan and the American Red Cross following Hurricane Florence. So when Parker met Jordan on Tuesday she couldn’t hold back giving the owner of the NBA’s Charlotte Hornets a […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Michael Jordan grew up playing high school basketball in Wilmington, North Carolina. So when the former NBA star watched the destruction caused by Hurricane Florence to his hometown and surrounding area, he acted quickly to help. The six-time NBA champion and Charlotte Hornets owner donated $2 million on Tuesday to assist […]
Jasmine Jordan, daughter of NBA legend Michael Jordan, is engaged to former Syracuse University basketball player Rakeem Christmas. Jasmine took to Instagram to announce her engagement, posting a series of photos on her page with the caption: “We’ve been together for a while now. We’re growing stronger every day now. It feels so good and there is no […]
ESPN Films and Netflix are pooling their resources to present something that’s long overdue, a documentary series profiling the life and career of NBA icon Michael Jordan. Due in 2019, “The Last Dance” is a 10-part documentary that has the full blessing of Jordan and will include his participation in the series. Once cut from his […]
Michael Jordan Has Sent Hundreds Of Kids To College On Full Ride Scholarships Although Michael Jordan has been accused of not being invested and giving back to the community, no one can deny the efforts and work of his “Jordan Brand Wings Scholars Program”, a scholarship initiative that has sent over 200 kids to school with […]
Michael B. Jordan has a spread in the new April issue of Men’s Health magazine, showing off the guns that served as his silent-but-deadly co-stars in such films as “Creed” and “Black Panther.” The actor, who graces the cover in a blue tank top and jeans, opens up about his incredible Hollywood run, which currently […]
CLEVELAND (AP) — A generation of kids wanted to be like Michael Jordan. They bought his red-and-black Nikes and sported his No. 23 Bulls jersey. They mimicked Jordan’s spin move and fadeaway jumper and even wagged their tongues the way he did on a flight to the rim. While millions worshipped Jordan, only a handful […]
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NBA icon and Hornets owner Michael Jordan is donating $7 million to launch two medical clinics in troubled Charlotte communities. According to reports, Jordan’s gift will fund Novant Health Michael Jordan Family Clinics to be built in north and northwest Charlotte. One will be at 3149 and 3153 Freedom Drive; the other will be in […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Hornets owner Michael Jordan is donating $7 million to launch medical clinics that he hopes will help at-risk communities in Charlotte. It’s the largest philanthropic donation ever by the former NBA champion. The donation will fund two Novant Health Michael Jordan Family Clinics, which are projected to open in 2020. “Through […]
