Organisation: Washington Wizards

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Salt Lake City, USA: Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls celebrates 14 June after winning game six of the NBA Finals against the Utah Jazz at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, UT. The Bulls won the game 87-86 to win their sixth NBA Championship. AFP PHOTO/Robert Sullivan

columnists

Kieran Shannon: Michael Jordan steps up again for The Last Dance

Where have you gone, Michael Jordan? A nation and the world turns its lonely eyes to you, writes Kieran Shannon.

sport

NBA review: Denver Nuggets secure play-off place; Utah Jazz win fourth game in a row

Big-game players spreading the word

How elite athletes can turn criticism into rocket fuel

news

New Orleans Rose delighted with proposal despite 11 ‘no’s

KIERAN SHANNON: School of hard knocks the making of ROG

JOHN RIORDAN: Overbearing and airborne, Jordan casts long shadow

Michael Jordan turns 50 on Sunday and there couldn’t be a more appropriate day to do it.

Wed, 13 Feb, 2013

Boozer leads charge as Bulls bounce back

CARLOS BOOZER led the Chicago Bulls to victory after a superb late fightback by the Detroit Pistons took the game to overtime.

Tue, 28 Dec, 2010

Britney upset as basketball fans boo her

Britney Spears received a frosty reception when she showed up at a Los Angeles Lakers basketball game at the weekend.

Tue, 19 Dec, 2006

Jordan paves way for NBA ownership

MICHAEL JORDAN appears set to become a NBA owner even as his former job guiding the Washington Wizards is taken over by the club he is expected to purchase.

Mon, 30 Jun, 2003

Jordan bids farewell to 'best friend' basketball

Michael Jordan’s fabulous career came to an end amid cheers and tears as his Washington Wizards were trounced 107-87 by the Philadelphia 76ers, who clinched home-court advantage in the first round of the play-offs.

Thu, 17 Apr, 2003

Fitzpatrick names Ireland squad

National team coach Gerry Fitzpatrick has named a panel of 17 for Ireland's European Men's Basketball Championship games next month.

Wed, 30 Oct, 2002

Ewing retires after 17-year career

Patrick Ewing has announced his retirement from basketball after a 17-year career.

Tue, 17 Sep, 2002

Basketball: Sports superstar heading for divorce

Basketball icon Michael Jordan, one of the world’s richest sportsmen, is being sued for divorce by his wife of 12 years.

Tue, 08 Jan, 2002

US fears more attacks - counter terrorism funds boosted

President Bush plans to push for sweeping changes in airport security, including armed officers on flights, as the Justice Department warns that terrorists may be plotting more destruction.

Wed, 26 Sep, 2001

Basketball: Jordan linked with comeback

Michael Jordan could be set for a dramatic return to America's National Basketball Association with the Washington Wizards.

Tue, 10 Apr, 2001