http://www.mail.com/people/3782-michael-jordan.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/people/3782-michael-jordan.html http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2101614-cavaliers-win-nba-draft-lottery.html NEW YORK (AP) — What's not to like? Being in the lottery every year. Nick Gilbert expects the Cleveland Cavaliers are through with it, and if so he sent them out a winner again. The Cavaliers and their owner's son beat the odds for the second time in three years, winning the lottery Tuesday night to give them the No. 1 pick for the June 27 NBA draft. ... Wed, 22 May 2013 02:30:51 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2101614-cavaliers-win-nba-draft-lottery.html 2013-05-22T02:30:51Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/2097648-ferris-wheel-ride-world-record-broken-chicago.html CHICAGO (AP) — A manager of Chicago's Navy Pier rode the tourist spot's Ferris wheel for more than two days — 384 times, up and around — bringing the world record for the longest ride to the birthplace of the amusement park favorite. "I thought Chicago should have that title," Clinton Shepherd said after finishing his record-breaking ride on Sunday. Sheph... Mon, 20 May 2013 19:24:19 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/2097648-ferris-wheel-ride-world-record-broken-chicago.html 2013-05-20T19:24:19Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2093574-retirement-tests-beckham-built-lasting-brand.html PARIS (AP) — David Beckham's pecs are at least as much a part of his brand as his kick; his brand of shoes ultimately more lucrative than the game he's giving up. Listed as the world's highest-earning athlete for 2013, Beckham's retirement from play still leaves him with valuable endorsements and unparalleled celebrity. The question is whether he can maintain it. ... Fri, 17 May 2013 17:47:36 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2093574-retirement-tests-beckham-built-lasting-brand.html 2013-05-17T17:47:36Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2067164-kevin-durant-coming-through-closer.html OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Pondering Kevin Durant's latest big-time shot on the playoff stage, Lionel Hollins started listing a who's who of NBA greats from days gone by: Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Isiah Thomas, Sam Jones, John Havlicek, George Mikan, Bob Pettit. What do they all have in common? "If you just go through the history, all the great... Mon, 06 May 2013 22:10:59 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2067164-kevin-durant-coming-through-closer.html 2013-05-06T22:10:59Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2064608-james-wins-mvp-1-vote-shy-unanimously.html MIAMI (AP) — LeBron James was at his best this season, and the voters tasked with selecting the NBA's Most Valuable Player took notice. Every voter except one, that is. The NBA still does not have a unanimous MVP, though no one has come closer than James did this season. The Miami Heat star was presented with the Maurice Podoloff Trophy for the fourth tim... Mon, 06 May 2013 01:40:21 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2064608-james-wins-mvp-1-vote-shy-unanimously.html 2013-05-06T01:40:21Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2061798-ap-source-lebron-wins-4th-mvp-award.html LeBron James is getting his fourth Most Valuable Player award — and the only mystery left is whether the vote was unanimous. The Miami Heat star will be introduced Sunday as the award winner, according to a person familiar with the results and who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the league has not publicly announced this ye... Fri, 03 May 2013 23:50:13 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2061798-ap-source-lebron-wins-4th-mvp-award.html 2013-05-03T23:50:13Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2050030-nbas-michael-jordan-marries-ex-model-weekend.html Michael Jordan got married over the weekend, with Tiger Woods, Spike Lee and Patrick Ewing among those attending the NBA Hall of Famer's wedding in Palm Beach, Fla. Jordan married 35-year-old former model Yvette Prieto on Saturday, manager Estee Portnoy told The Associated Press on Sunday. The 50-year-old Jordan owns the Charlotte Bobcats. Nearly 300 gues... Mon, 29 Apr 2013 02:42:54 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2050030-nbas-michael-jordan-marries-ex-model-weekend.html 2013-04-29T02:42:54Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2049116-robinson-surge-leads-bulls-nets-triple-ot.html CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bulls were down and just about out in this one. Go figure, Nate Robinson led them back. Robinson scored 34 points, and Chicago wiped out a 14-point deficit late in regulation and beat the Brooklyn Nets 142-134 in triple overtime Saturday to take a 3-1 lead in the first-round playoff series. The Bulls were tra... Sun, 28 Apr 2013 00:16:52 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2049116-robinson-surge-leads-bulls-nets-triple-ot.html 2013-04-28T00:16:52Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2039556-bobcats-fire-coach-mike-dunlap-1-season.html CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Mike Dunlap is one and done with the Charlotte Bobcats. The Bobcats fired Dunlap as coach Tuesday after a single season. The Bobcats went 21-61 under Dunlap, finishing with the second-worst record in the NBA ahead of only the Orlando Magic. Charlotte won just seven games in the lockout-shortened 2011-12 season, but tripling last sea... Wed, 24 Apr 2013 03:01:45 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2039556-bobcats-fire-coach-mike-dunlap-1-season.html 2013-04-24T03:01:45Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2029452-mvp-lebron.html MIAMI (AP) — There has never been a unanimous MVP in the history of the NBA. Not Wilt Chamberlain, not Bill Russell, not Shaquille O'Neal, not Michael Jordan. LeBron James might soon change that. At least, the Miami Heat believe he should. After finally winning that first NBA title last June, James was better than ever in his first year as a champion. He ... Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:18:15 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2029452-mvp-lebron.html 2013-04-18T21:18:15Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2028190-collins-76ers-coach-will-remain-with-team.html PHILADELPHIA (AP) — His eyes red and moist, Doug Collins explained how he knew in his heart the time was right to retire from coaching. It wasn't, he insisted, because the Philadelphia 76ers face a painful rebuilding process. Or even because he felt unwanted by ownership. The 61-year-old Collins simply missed being a family man. When the emotional tug of ... Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:31:49 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2028190-collins-76ers-coach-will-remain-with-team.html 2013-04-18T19:31:49Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2027226-lakers-no-7-seed-anthony-wins-scoring-title.html The Los Angeles Lakers secured a playoff spot even before taking the court, then needed overtime of their own game to learn where they were seeded. The Clippers also had to wait until the final minutes of the NBA regular season to learn their fate, clinching home-court advantage for their first-round series against Memphis. The Grizzlies guaranteed the La... Thu, 18 Apr 2013 05:46:39 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2027226-lakers-no-7-seed-anthony-wins-scoring-title.html 2013-04-18T05:46:39Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2022060-thunder-clinch-wests-top-seed-beat-kings-104-95.html OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma City Thunder couldn't coast to the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference playoffs. Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook teamed up for 50 points and needed to return in the fourth quarter to hold off a Sacramento charge, and the Thunder clinched the top seed in the West by beating the Sacramento Kings 104-95 on Monday night. ... Tue, 16 Apr 2013 04:07:36 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2022060-thunder-clinch-wests-top-seed-beat-kings-104-95.html 2013-04-16T04:07:36Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2019572-ap-sources-collins-tells-76ers-hes-coach.html PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Doug Collins has told the Philadelphia 76ers he will quit as head coach following this season with a year left on his contract. Two people with knowledge of the situation tell The Associated Press that Collins informed ownership he's not coming back for a fourth season on the bench. The people spoke to The AP on Sunday on condition of ... Mon, 15 Apr 2013 04:01:13 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2019572-ap-sources-collins-tells-76ers-hes-coach.html 2013-04-15T04:01:13Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2003832-finals-watch-russdiculous-beilein-followers.html ATLANTA (AP) — Around the Final Four and its host city with journalists from The Associated Press bringing the flavor and details of everything surrounding the games. 'RUSSDICULOUS' Russ Smith has a reputation for being a little, shall we say, out there. This, after all, is the player whose nickname is "Russdiculous.... Sun, 07 Apr 2013 22:28:22 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2003832-finals-watch-russdiculous-beilein-followers.html 2013-04-07T22:28:22Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2003020-finals-watch-michigan-wins-louisville-up.html ATLANTA (AP) — Around the Final Four and its host city with journalists from The Associated Press bringing the flavor and details of everything surrounding the games. LOUISVILLE MICHIGAN FINAL Move over Fab Five, there's a new bunch of Wolverines playing for the title. Michigan overcame shaky foul... Sun, 07 Apr 2013 04:00:30 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2003020-finals-watch-michigan-wins-louisville-up.html 2013-04-07T04:00:30Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1989046-kobe-bryant-leads-lakers-kings-103-98.html SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Kobe Bryant passed Wilt Chamberlain for fourth place on the NBA's scoring list, then put on one of the best passing performances of his storied career. Bryant scored 19 points and tied a season high with 14 assists despite a nagging left foot injury, and the Los Angeles Lakers kept pace for the Western Conference's final playoff ... Sun, 31 Mar 2013 05:48:47 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1989046-kobe-bryant-leads-lakers-kings-103-98.html 2013-03-31T05:48:47Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1989010-kobe-passes-wilt-4th-nba-scoring-list.html SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Kobe Bryant has passed fellow Los Angeles Lakers great Wilt Chamberlain for fourth place on the NBA's career scoring list. Bryant made a pull-up jumper from the free throw line with 7:54 remaining in the second quarter to eclipse Chamberlain's mark of 31,419 points. He tied Chamberlain 22 seconds earlier with a layup. Bryant ente... Sun, 31 Mar 2013 03:03:19 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1989010-kobe-passes-wilt-4th-nba-scoring-list.html 2013-03-31T03:03:19Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1986302-pick-6-nbas-late-season-races.html The races are on in the NBA, both on and off the court. With now less than three weeks remaining in the regular season, the eight teams that will be in the Eastern Conference playoffs are nearly set. Miami is on the verge of the No. 1 seed, though the jockeying for position beyond that will take a while. Things are less certain out Wes... Fri, 29 Mar 2013 08:17:03 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1986302-pick-6-nbas-late-season-races.html 2013-03-29T08:17:03Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1976148-bracketracket-zags-ryans-wiki-geno-59.html Welcome back to BracketRacket, the one-stop shop for all your NCAA tournament needs. Today, we say farewell to our first No. 1 seed and explain why Gonzaga's ouster was unusual compared to recent tournament history. We also check in with actor Josh Duhamel, browse Bo Ryan's Wikipedia page and get Coach K to compare Duke with the Yankees. ... Sun, 24 Mar 2013 07:56:40 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1976148-bracketracket-zags-ryans-wiki-geno-59.html 2013-03-24T07:56:40Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1969334-la-salle-james-madison-advance.html DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Guards, guards everywhere. And they can shoot. La Salle gets to take its uncharacteristic approach — not much size but lots of shots and lots of points — back to a city that has a little nostalgia for the Explorers. Tyrone Garland led the guard-driven offense with 22 points, and the Explorers wrapped up the NCAA tournament's First Four... Thu, 21 Mar 2013 07:28:17 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1969334-la-salle-james-madison-advance.html 2013-03-21T07:28:17Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1968908-davis-jmus-mvp-68-55-win.html DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — After winning the program's first NCAA tournament game in 30 years, James Madison sounds as if it's not done. A.J. Davis, who stepped in as a starter because the leading scorer was suspended for a half, led the way with 20 points as the Dukes beat LIU Brooklyn 68-55 on Wednesday night in the First Four. Immediately, their thoughts turn... Thu, 21 Mar 2013 02:24:57 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1968908-davis-jmus-mvp-68-55-win.html 2013-03-21T02:24:57Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1965810-path-to-33-that-daunting-heat.html LeBron James and the Miami Heat are about to play another game in Cleveland. Yawn. That's what a 23-game winning streak will do for a team. It mutes even the LeBron-Goes-Home-Again hype. Someday the Heat will lose another basketball game. Maybe even Wednesday, when the reigning NBA champions drop by James' old neighborhood to take on James' old team, whic... Tue, 19 Mar 2013 22:39:51 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1965810-path-to-33-that-daunting-heat.html 2013-03-19T22:39:51Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1945110-woods-wins-world-championship-doral.html DORAL, Fla. (AP) — That red shirt is starting to look ruthless on Sunday again. One year after Tiger Woods hobbled off the Blue Monster, he picked up the pace in his march to the Masters. Woods delivered two quick birdies to take the drama out of Doral, and two late bogeys only made his victory in the Cadillac Championship seem closer than it really was. ... Mon, 11 Mar 2013 01:24:39 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1945110-woods-wins-world-championship-doral.html 2013-03-11T01:24:39Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1938940-michael-jordan-applies-fla-marriage-license.html WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Basketball legend Michael Jordan appears ready to get married again. The former NBA star and Charlotte Bobcats owner and his fiancée appeared at the main Palm Beach County courthouse Thursday morning to apply for a marriage license. That's according to Kathy Burstein, a spokeswoman for the clerk's office. Jordan got engaged to... Thu, 07 Mar 2013 19:12:18 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1938940-michael-jordan-applies-fla-marriage-license.html 2013-03-07T19:12:18Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1938286-best-team-ncaa-tournament-history-best-player.html Indiana was the NCAA's last undefeated men's team in 1976. North Carolina had Michael Jordan and James Worthy while winning the national championship in 1982, a decade before Duke won the tournament on the back of Christian Laettner's buzzer-beating basket. So which is the best team in NCAA tournament history? Or is it one of Kentucky's squads — the 34-wi... Thu, 07 Mar 2013 16:08:35 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1938286-best-team-ncaa-tournament-history-best-player.html 2013-03-07T16:08:35Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1930228-michael-jordan-wants-paternity-lawsuit-dismissed.html ATLANTA (AP) — Basketball hall of famer Michael Jordan asked a Georgia court on Monday to dismiss a paternity suit against him, calling it a "shameless, bad faith attempt to abuse the legal system." Jordan's lawyer John Mayoue said in a document filed in Fulton County Superior Court that the six-time NBA champion is not the father of Pamela Y. Smith's 16-... Mon, 04 Mar 2013 23:03:21 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1930228-michael-jordan-wants-paternity-lawsuit-dismissed.html 2013-03-04T23:03:21Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1925656-michael-jordan-targeted-ga-paternity-suit.html ATLANTA (AP) — An Atlanta woman has filed a lawsuit saying basketball Hall of Famer and Charlotte Bobcats owner Michael Jordan is the father of her 16-year-old son. The lawsuit was filed Feb. 6 by Pamela Y. Smith, 48, in Fulton County Superior Court. It requests Jordan take a paternity test, pay child support and share medical, dental and hospital costs t... Sat, 02 Mar 2013 02:46:47 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1925656-michael-jordan-targeted-ga-paternity-suit.html 2013-03-02T02:46:47Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1915558-dennis-rodman-worms-way-north-korea.html PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — Former NBA star Dennis Rodman brought his basketball skills and flamboyant style — tattoos, nose studs and all — to the country with possibly the world's strictest dress code: North Korea. Arriving in Pyongyang, the American athlete and showman known as "The Worm" became an unlikely ambassador for sports diplomacy at a time o... Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:47:07 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1915558-dennis-rodman-worms-way-north-korea.html 2013-02-27T00:47:07Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1898616-west-beats-east-143-138-nba-all-star-game.html HOUSTON (AP) — The NBA's career scoring leader in the All-Star game, Kobe Bryant has never been just about offense. "I'm known for my defense," Bryant said. "I can defend. I'm pretty smart with my defense." Pretty good, too. Ask LeBron James. Bryant blocked James' jumper, turning it into a dunk by Kevin Durant that helped the Western Conference put away t... Mon, 18 Feb 2013 08:56:59 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1898616-west-beats-east-143-138-nba-all-star-game.html 2013-02-18T08:56:59Z