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Man Convicted of Killing Michael Jordan’s Father Wants New Trial

December 5, 2018

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. ... read more »

LeBron James Becomes 5th All-Time Scorer in NBA History

November 26, 2018

Lakers’ star LeBron James became the fifth all-time scorer in NBA history with a 44-point performance surpassing Wilt Chamberlain in the team’s second straight victory against the Portland Trail Blazers on Nov. 14. ... read more »

Man Convicted of Killing Jordan’s Father Gets New Attorney

August 9, 2018

One of the men convicted of killing basketball star Michael Jordan's father 25 years ago has a new attorney to pursue his claims that he didn't shoot James Jordan. ... read more »

Brad Pye’s National Sports Beat (4/12-4/18/18)

April 13, 2018

Notes, quotes and things picked up on the run from coast-to-coast and all the stops in between and beyond. ... read more / view gallery »

This Week in Black History (June 8th – June 14th)

June 15, 2017

June 12, 1991 - Michael Jordan leads Chicago Bulls to win their first NBA Championship against the Lakers. ... read more / view gallery »

Barack, Michelle, and the Sports World

January 18, 2017

Barack and Michelle Obama recognized and honored athletes throughout the United States. ... read more / view gallery »

M.J., Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Vin Scully earn Medal of Freedom

November 30, 2016

In his final Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony, President Barack Obama honored NBA Legends Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Michael Jordan along with iconic Dodgers sportscaster Vin Scully. ... read more »

Donors, Sponsors Generously Support African-American History Museum

August 25, 2016

Sponsorships and donations have been pouring into the new Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC), which is set to open on Sept. ... read more »

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