NEW YORK (AFP) -- Basketball legend Michael Jordan has agreed to sell his majority stake in the NBA's Charlotte Hornets to an investment consortium, the team announced Friday, June 16. *Basketball legend Michael Jordan will sell his majority stake in NBA's Charlotte Hornets to an investment...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Shoes worn by NBA legend Michael Jordan in the famous "Flu Game" of the 1997 NBA Finals were sold at auction for $1.38 million, Goldin memorabilia marketplace announced Thursday, June 15. *Michael Jordan's Flu game worn shoes. (AFP)* The sneakers were part of history for Jordan...
PARIS, France – Who will be best for Gilas Pilipinas for the coming FIBA World Cup in Manila? Will it be Fil-Am Jordan Clarkson or naturalized Justin Brownlee? That question divides millions of Filipino fans, knowing too well both players are vital to the success of PH campaign in the event that...
Familiarity on foes isn't exactly a huge advantage for Gilas Pilipinas in the group stage of the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Head coach Chot Reyes’ worries didn’t disappear as the Philippines was bracketed with Italy, Dominican Republic and Angola following the World Cup draw on Saturday night, April...
NEW YORK (AFP) — A pair of sneakers worn by NBA superstar Michael Jordan sold for $2.2 million on Tuesday, April 11, setting a record price at auction for game-worn sports footwear, Sotheby's announced. *I* *n this file photo taken on April 06, 2023 Michael Jordan’s 1998 NBA Finals Air Jordan...
NEW YORK (AFP) — The hero of the new movie "Air," released this week in the United States, is Sonny Vaccaro, a Nike employee who saw in a young Michael Jordan what "no one else had seen" and convinced the shoe brand to forge a revolutionary partnership. *Michael Jordan was basketball's...
ILOILO CITY – “Pagtaltal,” the reenactment of the crucifixion of Jesus in the popular pilgrimage site known as Bala-an Bukid (Holy Mountain) in Jordan town in the island-province of Guimaras, resumed after a three-year halt due to the pandemic on Good Friday. VISITORS and devotees witness the...
NEW YORK (AFP) — Retired NBA legend Michael Jordan is in talks to sell his majority stake in the NBA's Charlotte Hornets, but no deal is imminent, ESPN reported on Thursday, March 16. *In this file photo taken on February 17, 2019, Michael Jordan, owner of the Charlotte Hornets, takes part...
BOCAUE – The results of the sixth and final window of the FIBA World Cup Asian qualifiers offered more questions than answers especially when it comes to who will be playing as the naturalized player for the 2023 World Cup. Justin Brownlee (left) and Jordan Clarkson (FIBA Photos) NBA star Jordan...
BOCAUE – Justin Brownlee's first two games with Gilas Pilipinas might not have ended the way he wanted it to be but the experience of playing for flag and country is definitely something he would cherish and not even a heartbreaker of a loss to Jordan could dampen his morale. Justin Brownlee...
BOCAUE – Gilas Pilipinas poured it all out but still couldn’t escape the agony of defeat right on its home turf. Justin Brownlee's 41 points go for naught. (Ali Vicoy) Justin Brownlee and the rest of the nationals couldn’t complete its spirited comeback from 25 points down as Jordan escaped...
Naturalized Filipino Justin Brownlee and Fil-Australian Mason Amos are set for their Gilas Pilipinas debut when the nationals take on Lebanon on Friday, Feb. 24. (From the left) June Mar Fajardo, Justin Brownlee, Mason Amos and Jordan Heading. (Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas photo) Brownlee, who...
