Michael Jordan made his first appearance on NBC as a “special contributor” for the network’s NBA coverage. While there wasn’t much to it, we have thoughts on his first on-screen appearance as an NBA commentator. Tuesday night’s first edition of “MJ: Insights to Excellence” consisted of Jordan sitting down in his home for a three-plus-minute interview with Mike Tirico. As …
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Jordan will be featured throughout the season in what the network calls “MJ: Insights to Excellence.” PublishedOctober 22, 2025 12:20 PM EDT•UpdatedOctober 22, 2025 12:04 PM EDT Facebook Twitter Email Copy Link Mike Tirico and NBC did on Tuesday what few NBA defenders had ever done — they made Michael Jordan miss. Tuesday marked a night of returns for the …
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Michael Jordan & Mike Tirico will have a series on NBC throughout the 2025-26 season. (NBC) In an exclusive appearance Tuesday on NBC & Peacock, airing at halftime of Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Houston Rockets, Michael Jordan spoke with Mike Tirico about how he spends his time post-retirement, why he felt it was important to launch his “MJ: Insights To …
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With NBC’s return to NBA coverage now just a day away, we’re learning more about the role that Michael Jordan will play on its broadcasts. During Sunday’s broadcast of Sunday Night Football, NBC ran a promo previewing Tuesday night’s season-opening doubleheader. And that included footage of Mike Tirico interviewing His Airness, which marked the first look at Jordan in his …
Read More »CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday denied two teams — one owned by NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan — a preliminary injunction in their antitrust suit against NASCAR to be recognized as chartered teams for the remainder of the season. Judge Kenneth Bell of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina said …
Read More »CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The bitter fight between NASCAR and two of its teams who have filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against the stock-racing giant spilled into public view Thursday during an acrimonious hearing that included the disclosure of expletive-laden emails and text messages from team owner Michael Jordan and other high-profile litigants. In one exchange, the retired NBA Hall …
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A boat, whose crew included one of the greatest basketball players of all time, finished in second place in the prestigious White Marlin Open held in Ocean City, Maryland. Michael Jordan was aboard the “Catch 23” when angler Trey “Cricket” McMillan reeled in a 71-pound white Marlin on the sixth day of the 52-year-old deep-sea fishing tournament that is dubbed …
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“Andor” and “Splitsville” star Adria Arjona is set to join Michael B. Jordan in “The Thomas Crown Affair,” Amazon MGM Studios‘ reimagining of the classic romantic heist film. Arjona joins a star-studded ensemble cast featuring Kenneth Branagh, Lily Gladstone, Danai Gurira, Pilou Asbæk and Aiysha Hart, stepping into the co-lead role following Taylor Russell’s exit. After news broke on Friday, …
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Taylor Russell has exited her role in Amazon MGM Studios’ reimagining of “The Thomas Crown Affair,” where she was set to star opposite Michael B. Jordan. Production on the movie, directed by Jordan, is underway in London. Russell is said to have exited the part due to creative differences, and the studio will be recasting her role as progress continues …
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