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Jordan played his last game more than seven years ago but his legacy casts a large shadow. Michael Jordan, currently owner of the Charlotte Bobcats, is excited about returning to the virtual sports landscape: Since his licensing agreement with the league wasn’t a part of the group agreement that included all the other players, his appearance in video games wasn’t guaranteed. Jason Argent, vice president of marketing for 2K Sports, promised that 2K11 would be the best-selling game in the company’s history, thanks to Jordan’s involvement:...

Tiger Woods, though? Tiger Woods can relate — and Jordan has some advice for his friend. MORE: Tiger ‘absolutely’ will play in 2016, agent says In a sprawlingly specific, terrific profile of Woods at ESPN.com, focused mainly on the interplay between the death of his father Earl and his ensuing Navy SEALs obsession/downward spiral, Jordan emerges as an aspirational figure. Who else can tell Woods, as weird as he was great, how to move on to the next phase of his life?...

He might just be right. A glance at the corporate record since O’Leary took charge in 1991 suggests his optimism is well founded. Appointed CEO at 29, he’s turned a failing family company, inconveniently based in Ireland, into Europe’s most profitable airline. More than 50 Ryanair routes now crisscross the continent, mostly from Britain. Profits for the six months to September topped a record $88 million. His own stake is now worth a reported $322 million....

A photo displaying a cluster of prescription pill bottles was posted Thursday night to Oher’s Instagram account. It was quickly deleted, but the internet sees all, and a Twitter user shared the screen shot he captured. The photo’s caption: “All for the brain smh.” MORE: Update on NFLPA’s weed policy proposal Monroe, of course, is a vocal advocate for the use of medical marijuana as opposed to prescription medication to manage pain in the NFL....

Manchester United are set to play host to Carlo Ancelotti’s Everton at Old Trafford today for their latest Premier League fixture, and Owen has had his say on who will triumph. Regarded as one of the best strikers in the world during his prime, Owen has predicted a win for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s Manchester United over Everton. The 41-year old admitted that it could be a close contest. Manchester United have been one of the best teams in the league this season, while Everton have improved considerably under the management of Ancelotti....

That’s what the veteran free agent quarterback is hoping for as he waits to hear from the Cowboys MORE: Disgraced athletes “I’m waiting for a opportunity,” Vick told ESPN , adding he wouldn’t wind working behind the oft-injured Romo. “This is the last year for me. I just want to dedicate myself to the game one more year.” Regular backup Kellen Moore broke his ankle in practice Wednesday, which means the Cowboys need someone to move in fast with rookie QB Dak Prescott currently listed as No....

According to various reports, the room had a futon, flat-screen television, a refrigerator and a microwave. It was used by the three workers as a place to drink, nap and watch TV. The room itself was behind a plasterboard wall in an unused locksmith shop below Track 114. The three men were fans of various Twitch streamers such as Tfue, if reports are to be believed. 3 metro workers suspended without pay for building a secret room to watch Twitch streamers during job hours MTA Inspector General Carolyn Pokorny, the officer who headed the investigation, said the following about the matter:...

Unlike Super Mario Bros. or The Legend of Zelda, Metroid has had a hit-or-miss track record for Nintendo. Despite a dedicated fanbase and mostly positive reception to its titles, sales numbers haven’t always been there for the Metroid franchise. From this perspective, Metroid Dread was something of a gamble for Nintendo, but this risk paid off in a big way. The game was the fastest-selling Metroid title in series history, and it also went on to win numerous awards....

Judging by this particular job listing, Metroid Prime 4 may well end up being a far cry from the franchise’s previous flagship title, Metroid Dread. Namely, Retro Studios needs an Environment Artist that would produce “various organic props” for the game, including (but not limited to) rocks, cliffs, trees, and various assorted foliage, which paints a stark comparison with Dread specifically, by the looks of it. RELATED: 1-2 Switch Sequel Reportedly Finished Development, But Nintendo is Unsure What To Do With It...

Crunch culture is an unfortunate and common by-product of video game development that forces game developers to work unreasonably long hours as a way to meet deadlines. Sadly, this practice has been going on for much longer than some may care to admit. Back in 2002, the development of the first Metroid Prime required Retro Studios to work under crunch conditions for nine months. Though, according to one former Retro Studios employee, Nintendo played a pivotal role in massively downsizing the amount of crunch time....

Jacob deGrom is on track to take his next turn in the rotation Monday at Cincinnati after a scan and examination determined no major injury occurred when the right-hander hyperextended his pitching elbow while at the plate. DeGrom left Wednesday night’s game against Atlanta after four innings, one inning after he felt pain while striking out. He had an MRI, then was checked Thursday by Mets medical director Dr. David Altchek....

Mets manager Terry Collins also was ejected for arguing the call during the third inning. MORE: Five MLB players who could be traded before July Home plate umpire Adam Hamari may have viewed the pitch as retribution for Utley’s late slide that injured Ruben Tejada in last year’s National league Division Series, but it seemed a little late for that. It’s the seventh meeting between the teams this season, and they’d completed the previous six without incident....

Mets manager Terry Collins spoke with Hall of Famer John Smoltz about Harvey’s woes and how New York’s ace can return to his pre-surgery/early-season form. MORE: Hitting experts break down Bartolo Colon’s swing | Pedro tweaks Mets for not pulling Harvey early “I said, ‘Is there really this Tommy John hangover?’ And (Smoltz) said, ‘Absolutely,’” Collins said, via ESPN. “I’m going to relay that to Matt. And, if I need to, I’m going to have John Smoltz relay that to Matt....

The hosts come into the game on the back of a 5-4 defeat on penalties against Monaco in the Coupe de France on Tuesday. Both sides could not be separated during regular time and needed the lottery of a penalty shootout. Before that they had suffered an embarrassing 4-0 defeat to the same opponents in the league on Saturday. Lille picked up a memorable 1-0 victory away to Paris Saint-Germain in a top-of-the-table clash....

The Court of Arbitration for Sport announced Tuesday that it had found the original sanctions for Club America center back Pablo Aguilar and Toluca midfielder Enrique Triverio to be adequate, effectively striking down the yearlong ban later given to both players. Now, Triverio is eligible for the Liguilla and Aguilar would be too if America can make it into the semifinals without him. Five Things from Liga MX Round 16...

His teammate of nearly 15 years, his lifelong friend, Angel Di Maria, saw what was possible in that moment. He has witnessed Messi’s mastery for so long. Di Maria’s pass was nothing extraordinary. It didn’t need to be. It just had to be on target and on pace, something that could be controlled before the defense recognized the calamity. And so it was. Messi touched the ball over to his rocket of a left leg, slammed the ball across the grass at Lusail Stadium and eluded the reach of Mexico goalkeeper Memo Ochoa....

It’s jubilation for Sweden as they serve up a comprehensive win to secure their place in the round of 16 - and joy for Mexico too! They also progress as South Korea defeat world champions Germany to knock them out and send El Tri through! Full-time in Ekaterinburg; Mexico 0-3 Sweden! FULL-TIME: MEXICO 0-3 SWEDEN 90’ + 2 mins: Save by Olsen from Lozano! But suddenly the Mexican fans erupt; South Korea have scored against Germany!...

The Mi 11 Lite is not your typical mid-range Android smartphone. It focuses on the design and in-hand feel, an aspect that’s largely ignored by most other smartphones. Xiaomi has also cleaned up its software offering to deliver a good user experience. So, is the Mi 11 Lite a successful attempt at a lifestyle phone from Xiaomi, or does it make too many compromises to reach that point? Let’s find out in our review....

Police say the shooting occurred around 7 p.m. on Thursday, after a dispute between four adult males, which started days earlier, escalated. Greg Chin, a spokesman for MIA, told Local 10 that the shooting took place at a Miami-Dade County Aviation Department property occupied by Cargo Force, a freight forwarding company adjacent to the airport. Detective Alvaro Zabaleta, a spokesman for Miami-Dade police, told the outlet that two men, aged 18 and 23, were hospitalized....