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Michael Jordan Donates Record-Setting $10 Million USD Make-A-Wish Foundation

Sports mogul Michael Jordan celebrates his upcoming 60th birthday by giving back. MJ is donating $10 million USD to the Make-A-Wish foundation, the largest donation received from an individual in the history of the organization.In a news release, Jordan states that he hopes to inspire others to also give back and help fulfill the wishes of kids, "For the past 34 years, it's been an honor to partner with Make-A-Wish and help bring a smile and happiness to so many kids. Witnessing their strength and resilience during such a tough time in their lives has truly been an inspiration." His support of the Make-A-Wish foundation dates back to 1989. Jordan has been named Make-A-Wish Chief Wish Ambassador since 2008. On his decision to make a donation for his 60th birthday, he said, "I can't think of...

Fake pro, college sports memorabilia worth millions seized – ABC News

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Texas A&M continues charge to top of SEC sinking Arkansas – The Dallas Morning News

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Brittany Mahomes, wife of Chiefs star QB, demands apology after Super Bowl – Fox News

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CBS Sports: Sean Payton’s Broncos among teams “poised to make a major leap next season” – CBS News

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Ukrainian Olympic head on Russian rival: ‘He is my enemy’ – The Associated Press – en Español

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Real estate investor Matija Pecotic requests more time off work after shocking former top-10 player Jack Sock – Sky Sports

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Lakers GM Rob Pelinka Explains Reasoning Behind Trading Russell Westbrook

Last week's NBA trade deadline saw many big moves made. One of the most talked about trades included the Los Angeles Lakers' decision to do a three-team trade to send Russell Westbrook to the Utah Jazz.In a recent interview with SportsNet, Lakers GM Rob Pelinka spoke about why he decided to trade Westbrook. Throughout the season, fans have chimed in, expressing their opinions on whether or not Westbrook should stay with the Lakers. It comes as no surprise that Westbrook has had some unflattering comments directed to him while he was on the Lakers. With the trade, it only confirmed that the issues went beyond what was happening on the court. The new deal saw the Lakers gain D'Angelo Russell, Jarred Vanderbilt and Malik Beasley for Westbrook. Pelink gives a full explanation as to how he deci...

44-0 Undefeated Kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa Announces Professional Boxing Debut

Retiring from the sport of kickboxing last year and revealing a transition to boxing after his bout against Takeru Segawa at THE MATCH 2022, Tenshin Nasukawa recently announced his professional boxing debut. The 44-0 undefeated fighter attended the press conference for "Prime Video Presents Live Boxing," the major combat sports event set to take place at Ariaka Arena in Tokyo, Japan April 8, 2023.It was announced that Tenshin Nasukawa will be making his professional boxing debut in the Super Bantamweight division against Yuki Yonaha, the Japanese Boxing Commission's fourth-ranked Bantamweight. The matchup will be a six-round fight and headling the upcoming Amazon Prime Video event and broadcast.The announcement comes after Nasukawa undertook his professional boxing license examination Febr...

Power of sport to counter violent extremism amplified at UN – UN News

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Belgian goalkeeper Arne Espeel, 25, dies on field right after making saving penalty kick – Fox News

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Connecticut’s transgender athlete policy faces renewed legal challenge – Fox News

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