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After six years of dating Joe Alwyn and keeping a very low profile, Taylor Swift has taken on a new mentality as she pursues her more public romance with Travis Kelce, sources told Us Weekly. She isn’t afraid to be seen with the people she cares about, be it Kelce or her friends, including Sophie Turner.

Following her March breakup from Joe, “Taylor has decided she’s not going to hide anymore,” a source told Us. “She’s going to be her authentic self and enjoy life.”

Travis and Taylor “talk every day,” the source continued. “Taylor’s really enjoying getting to know Travis. They’re taking it day by day, but she has high hopes. She likes that he’s a normal, nice guy. He’s down-to-earth and isn’t affected by fame. She also thinks he’s hot.”

Travis feels similarly about Taylor, a second source said: “Travis is completely smitten.”

A third source said Taylor has decided to live her life far more openly in general.

“Taylor is at a point in her life where she’s no longer willing to hold back,” that source said. “If something feels right—like it does with Travis—she’s jumping in with both feet. She’s very happy and loving life right now.”

A fourth source added, “Following her heart comes naturally to Taylor, and she doesn’t think about the consequences or the optics of [cheering him on]. She’s doing what she wants to do, and it’s a breath of fresh air all around.”

Joe, by contrast, was not a fan of the spotlight. A source told People in April, “Joe has struggled with Taylor’s level of fame and the attention from the public. The differences in their personalities have also become harder to ignore after years together. They’ve grown apart. Taylor didn’t see them working out in the long run.”

I know you’re probably thinking, this could be 10 dunks by His Airness, Michael Jordan, but that would be too simple.  I decided I would give some of the past and present Bulls some real estate in this top 10.

I started off just going from memory and I came up with quite a few, but as I scoured YouTube there were some I’d forgotten about and a few I had never seen.  Some of the dunks that didn’t make the cut were Derrick Rose’s alley-oop jam this year against the Detroit Pistons.

It was an awesome one-handed finish, that really showed Rose’s explosive hops but in the end it was a regular season game, it wasn’t in any-ones grill so, I left it out.

Filed under the “I had forgotten about this one” tab was a Scottie Pippen flush on Charles Barkley from his 76ers days that was downright nasty.  What almost got this one included was Barkley’s reaction afterward.  He was clearly embarrassed.

The day for Sir Charles would get worse as he was posterized by MJ and Horace Grant in the same game.  Since there were two notable slams in this game, I left them out.

With so much bulb flashing history, I’m sure to miss one of your favorites, feel free to point the ones you love out and even link the YouTube vid, if you can find it.  Here is my top 10.

10. MJ Slams on Former Teammate Orlando Woolridge

This was a vicious slam on a former teammate, Michael Jordan took over Chicago when he arrived. Woolridge was the man in Chicago for about half of season with Quintin Dailey in the 1983-84 season.

Woolridge is one of the Bulls most underrated players in history.  He teamed with Michael for two seasons before being shipped off to New Jersey for the 1986-87 season.

The look on Woolridge’s face as he staggers away almost says “Damn, he got me, I might have to hear about this one.”

9. Michael Jordan Finds Orlando Woolridge for the Facial on Alton Lister

Last slide was MJ victimizing Woolridge, this time  he feeds him as O hangs and readjusts in the air to deposit a two-hand flush in the face of Alton Lister.  Lister may be in more posters than any other player in history.

8. Derrick Rose on the Break in Phoenix, Poor Mr. Dragic

The dunking coronation for Chicago’s favorite son came on the road against the Phoenix Suns.  The follow through, the height, the reaction afterward was just priceless.

Goran Dragic take a picture…you are in a poster.

7. Michael Screams on Alonzo Mourning

This was great for three reasons.  First, it’s on a notoriously great shot-blocker.  Secondly, this guy (Mourning) played with attitude and pride.  Last, it is one of the rare times you see Mike taunt someone.

What is even cooler, NBA2K11has this same animation when you play with MJ with the classic Bulls teams.

6. Scottie Pippen Enlightens Charles Smith

This is an underrated slam, Scottie went in fearless, knew he’d get hammered but still flushed it clean on Charles Smith.  As you may remember, the Bulls made a habit out of embarrassing Smith.

You may recall the block party on him in the Eastern Conference Playoffs in 1993.  Put this one right behind that glorious Bulls memory.

5. Michael Cradle Slam at the Mecca

Still to this day, one of the greatest break away slams I’ve ever seen.  Imagine being the guy trailing the play and you see where he takes off from and the floating in the air.

Over 20 years later it’s amazing how spectacular some of MJ’s highlights still are.  This is vintage young Mike.

4. Derrick Rose over and by Joel Anthony

The Bulls lost this game and Rose struggled as he did in just about every game of the series, but this was like the one really good shot you got in on the bully that pummeled you.  The height, strength and hang time Rose displays on this flush is crazy.

If the dunk meant more, it probably would’ve been higher on the list.

3. Taj Gibson Minimizes Dwyane Wade

This dunk was on YouTube almost as soon as Dwyane Wade back pedaled out of bounds.  Has a more vicious and memorable slam ever been put by a role player on a superstar?

I’m not sure, but I know that if Taj Gibson never scores another bucket, he will have a place in the annals of legendary postseason dunk history.

2. Scottie Pippen, Patrick Ewing…Enough Said

Boy, it was hard not making this No. 1.  The fact that the Bulls lost this series and that was Pete Myers delivering the pass to Pippen and not MJ diminishes it for a bit for me.

Still, there is no doubt, there has never been a more vicious, swag level 1,000 slam delivered in a game situation.  If ever there was a dunk that the taunting technical that followed was well worth it, this was it.

1. Michael Jordans Most Legendary Slam vs the Knicks

It’s only right to close it out with The G.O.A.T, and possibly his most classic slam.  The baseline move is as spectacular as the actual dunk.

The fact that it took place in the Garden, against the Knicks, in the playoffs, in a winning effort on Ewing, makes it the best dunk in Bulls history.

Taylor Swift‘s father Scott gave his blessing to her romance with Travis Kelce when the two men were spotted Saturday.

Travis and Scott cheered Taylor on from a VIP tent that night as she played a date of her Eras Tour at the Estadio River Plate in Buenos Aires.

Scott, 71, stood right next to his daughter’s boyfriend – and was even wearing a lanyard from Travis’ NFL team, the Kansas City Chiefs.

The show of camaraderie with Travis was especially touching considering Scott is known to be an ardent Philadelphia Eagles fan.

Just one night earlier, Taylor introduced Scott to Travis over a luxury steak dinner at the Four Seasons in Buenos Aires, hours after the football star landed in Argentina.

Terrific: Taylor Swift ‘s father Scott gave his blessing to her romance with Travis Kelce when the two men were spotted Saturday

Watching it go down: Travis and Scott cheered Taylor on from a VIP tent that night as she played a date of her Eras Tour at the Estadio River Plate in Buenos Aires

Wow: Scott, 71, stood right next to his daughter’s boyfriend – and was even wearing a lanyard from Travis’ NFL team, the Kansas City Chiefs

Details: The show of camaraderie with Travis was especially touching considering Scott is known to be an ardent Philadelphia Eagles fan

Taylor was meant to play a concert that evening, but found herself having to reschedule the show to Sunday because of rain.

However Saturday night’s concert was able to proceed, with Scott displaying his approval of Travis by shelving his Eagles fandom in favor of the Chiefs.

Scott’s magnanimity came months after the Eagles were pitted against the Chiefs at this year’s Super Bowl, with Kansas City emerging victorious.

Travis, however, has no reason to harbor any personal enmity with the Eagles as his beloved brother Jason Kelce plays center for them.

The Kansas City tight end brought screams to Saturday’s Taylor show as fans realized that he was in attendance with Scott.

Kelce, 34, accepted dozens of bracelets from Swift’s adoring fans, but declined to pose for photos or to sign a sweater for one admirer, indicating he was just here for the show.

While on stage, the Bad Blood hitmaker winked in her new beau’s direction as he shared a laugh and joke with her businessman father in the spacious VIP box.

He was also spotted enjoying a snack during the show and while singing the song Willow from her Evermore era, she sang to Kelce directly and mouthed the lyrics: ‘Thats my man.’

At one point, the entire stadium was chanting his name and he made a heart with his hands in response.

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Message: Travis could be seen posing with a ‘We Will Stay’ poster during the Archer – a movement with the Argentinian Swifties

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By the way: Just one night earlier, Taylor introduced Scott to Travis over a luxury steak dinner at the Four Seasons in Buenos Aires, hours after the football star landed in Argentina

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Incidentally: Scott’s magnanimity came months after the Eagles were pitted against the Chiefs at this year’s Super Bowl , with Kansas City emerging victorious

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Supportive beau: Travis sent Taylor fans wild after appearing with her dad Scott (right) in a VIP tent at her Eras tour in Argentina on Saturday night at Estadio River Plate

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Swift wrapped the North American leg of her tour in August and only recently kicked off the South American leg in Argentina this week; seen in May

She appeared to put in extra effort for her Lover, who sang along to all of her best hits and danced in front of fans.

When the multi-Grammy winner started to perform her hits from her Reputation Era, Kelce looked visibly impressed and was spotted mouthing ‘wow’.

While performing her 2017 hit song, Delicate, she pointed towards the VIP box and appeared to be singing directly to Kelce as she mouthed the words: ‘You must like me for me.’

Her father filmed her during the song and then turned to continue chatting with Kelce.

Dressed in another fashion forward shirt, the football player slipped into the show minutes after Swift appeared on the stage under a cloud of pink and purple butterfly wings.

The blonde bombshell put on a performance for the fans, with Kelce and her father posing with ‘We Will Stay’ posters during the Archer – a movement with the Argentinian Swifties.

It comes after  the NFL star flew out of Kansas City at 11pm Thursday – making a one-hour stop in Panama City to refuel – before flying into Buenos Aires to reunite with Swift Friday afternoon.

He arrived at 2pm local time, touching down in a Gulfstream IV, after jetting off on the late night flight.

Fans took to social media to express their excitement after seeing that Kelce had flown out to watch Swift perform.

One social media user gushed over Kelce’s touching gesture on X, formerly Twitter.

‘I think it’s cute he flew to see her ngl,’ they wrote in a tweet.

Another fan expressed their approval as they said Kelce was being ‘supportive as he should be’.

One tweet raved about how Swift and Kelce are the best in their respective industries and together, they are a ‘power couple we haven’t seen in recent years’.

‘We love a relationship where each partner supports the other person, and lets them shine,’ the social media user wrote.

‘He’s the best in his field, and she’s the best in her field,’ they continued. ‘Power couple we haven’t seen in recent years.’

With her man in the crowd, one Swiftie had emphasized: ‘That’s why she’s singing Lover’.

Another social media user wrote that Kelce was ‘so supportive’ and the new couple are two of the ‘greatest of all time’.

Another tweet said that anyone would want to see the music sensation perform in concert. ‘Common [sic], it’s Taylor we’re talking about here, who wouldn’t want to go!’

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The Bad Blood hitmaker winked in Kelce’s direction as he shared a laugh and joke with her father in the VIP box

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Cheering her on: He was seen cheering her on and appeared visibly impressed when Swift started performing hits from her Reputation Era

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Proud father: Swift’s father was also spotted wearing a Kansas City Chiefs lanyard to seemingly show his support for Kelce despite his favorite team being the Philadelphia Eagles

Fans took to social media to express their excitement after seeing that Kelce had flown out to watch Swift perform. One fan wrote that it was ‘cute’ that Kelce flew out to Argentina just to see Swift perform

Another fan expressed their approval as they said Kelce was being ‘supportive as he should be’

One tweet raved about how Swift and Kelce are the best in their respective industries and together, they are a ‘power couple we haven’t seen in recent years’

With her man in the crowd, one Swiftie had emphasized: ‘That’s why she’s singing Lover’

Another social media user wrote that Kelce was ‘so supportive’ and the new couple are two of the ‘greatest of all time’

Another tweet said that anyone would want to see the music sensation perform in concert. ‘Common [sic], it’s Taylor we’re talking about here, who wouldn’t want to go!’

Few individuals in NBA history harbor as much animosity towards LeBron James as 2-time NBA All-Star and All-NBA player Joakim Noah. Remarkably, nearly a decade after their feud began, Noah still hasn’t reconciled with James.

 

 

In the latest installment of The OGs podcast with Mike Miller and Udonis Haslem, Noah candidly discussed his ongoing rift with LeBron James and the reasons behind his disdain for him.

“Nope, we haven’t,” Noah said about squashing his beef with LeBron James.

Noah’s disdain stems from the frustration of repeatedly falling short against LeBron James, rather than any personal animosity towards Cleveland itself. The intensity of his dislike was fueled by James’ exceptional talent and his apparent enjoyment of dominating opponents, which rubbed Noah the wrong way. Had Noah’s Chicago Bulls managed to defeat James’ teams, his hostility might not have been as pronounced.

 

Now that both Joakim Noah and LeBron James are in their late thirties, perhaps it’s time for them to bury the hatchet. While sports rivalries can add excitement, there comes a point when it’s healthier to move on.

and Travis Kelce enjoyed a steak dinner with her father at the Foυr Season’s lυxυry restaυrant in Bυenos Aires jυst hoυrs after the football star flew in to see her.

The мυlti-Graммy award-winning star, 33, has already мet both of Kelce’s parents several tiмes while cheering on the Kansas City Chiefs tight end at gaмes.

Kelce, 34, is now repaying the favor after travelling for мore than 14 hoυrs to watch Swift perforм in Bυenos Aires on her sold oυt Eras Toυr.

The pair were able to enjoy each other’s coмpany dυring a мeal at the restaυrant, alongside Scott Swift, 71, after bad weather forced the star to call off her second perforмance.

Scott was seen hυgging his daυghter after she caмe off stage on Thυrsday night, the first of three perforмances in Bυenos Aires.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce enjoyed a steak dinner at Elena – a lυxυry restaυrant in the Foυr Seasons Bυenos Aires

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were spotted alongside the singer’s father Scott Swift, 71, who flew to Argentina to sυpport his daυghter dυring her international Eras Toυr

Dailyмail.coм EXCLUSIVE pictυres show the pair leaving their private dinner

DailyMail.coм obtained exclυsive pictυres of the pair as they left the υpscale restaυrant Elena – where they had dined privately.

Star-strυck Swifties rυshed to snap their own pictυres and videos of the dυo as they мade their way throυgh the crowds of diners in Bυenos Aires on Friday night.

Soυrces told DailyMail.coм that the pair enjoyed a steak – which Argentina is known for – and were relaxed and happy to chat to staff who served theм for several hoυrs.

At least six мeмbers of kitchen staff forмed a gυard of honor aroυnd the coυple as they left, with several diners cheering as the trio мade a swift exit throυgh an eмergency door.

The Midnights hitмaker donned black boots, gray skirt with a black scoop neck top paired with a black Prada handbag as she clυtched Kelce’s hand.

Kelce also dressed casυally for the occasion, wearing a patterned shirt, khaki shorts and white sneakers.

Her father appeared relaxed, and kept his head down as he followed his daυghter and her new boyfriend мade a dash throυgh the restaυrant.

Top steaks at the five-star establishмent cost υpwards of $75 dollars with a wide selection of wines and cocktails.

The dinner is thoυght to be the first tiмe that Swift has introdυced her father to Kelce, despite having мet his faмily on мυltiple occasions.

She was snapped hυgging his мother Donna, and chatting to his father Ed dυring several Kansas City gaмes dυring her two-мonth break froм the toυr.

The мeeting coмes after Kelce jetted froм an event with teaммate Patrick Mahoмes in Kansas City, with DailyMail.coм exclυsively revealing the star toυched down on Friday мorning.

At least six мeмbers of kitchen staff forмed a gυard of honor aroυnd the coυple as they left, with several diners cheering as the trio мade a swift exit throυgh an eмergency door, Dailyмail.coм exclυsive images show

DailyMail.coм exclυsive pictυres captυre the dinner oυting – which caмe after Swift cancelled her Bυenos Aires perforмance becaυse of bad weather

Soυrces also confirмed Swift has hired oυt the entire Mansion bυilding, which hosts seven lυxυry sυites alone in the exclυsive hotel

Taylor’s father was spotted sυpporting his daυghter on Thυrsday night, the first of three perforмances in Bυenos Aires

Soυrces also confirмed Swift has hired oυt the entire Mansion bυilding, which hosts seven lυxυry sυites alone in the exclυsive hotel.

The presidential sυite alone costs $10,000 a night, with the star bringing a large entoυrage to sυpport her, along with having a teaм of waiters and other staff.

The pop star annoυnced that her concert woυld be мoved to Sυnday, Noveмber 12, as a resυlt of the extreмe weather – despite soмe fans having already traveled to the stadiυм in anticipation of her perforмance.

Swift, 33, said in a stateмent posted to her Instagraм Stories: ‘I love a rain show bυt I’м never going to endanger мy fans or мy fellow perforмers and crew. ‘We’ve reschedυled tonight’s Bυenos Aires show for Sυnday dυe to the weather being so trυly chaotic it woυld be υnsafe to try and pυt on this concert. Good news is I get to stay in Argentina longer!!’

The decision to мove the show was мade after Bυenos Aires was hit with мonsoon-like conditions, as well as thυnder and lightning, and caмe shortly after Kelce flew in to see his lover in action.

DailyMail.coм exclυsively revealed on Friday that Swift’s NFL star boyfriend flew oυt of Kansas City at 11pм Thυrsday – мaking a one-hoυr stop in Panaмa City to refυel – before flying into Bυenos Aires Friday afternoon.

He arrived at 2pм local tiмe, toυching down in a Gυlfstreaм IV, after jetting off on a late night flight.

The Chiefs tight end appeared to have мade the long haυl flight alone as he was the only passenger seen getting off the plane.

Exclυsive DailyMail.coм photos showed Kelce leaving the airport shortly after diseмbarking, wearing a beige cable knit sweater, green baseball cap and khaki cargo sweatpants, and a pair of Salehe Beмbυry Crocs, that retail for $85.

No go: Taylor Swift has canceled her Friday show in Bυenos Aires, Argentina dυe to bad weather. The Bad Blood hitмaker (seen perforмing on Thυrsday), 33, shared the news on Instagraм Stories on Friday with a note that was written in white cυrsive

Night over: She explained that the weather was too ‘chaotic’ to play in and she did not want to pυt her fans or crew at risk. ‘I’м never going to endanger мy fans,’ she noted

Travis Kelce was seen leaving the airport after toυching down in Bυenos Aires, Argentina on Friday afternoon, exclυsive DailyMail.coм photos show

DailyMail.coм spotted Kelce shortly after he arrived wearing a beige knit sweater, gray cargo pants, and Salehe Beмbυry Crocs

Kansas City Chiefs’ tight end Travis had been expected to watch Taylor perforм for the first tiмe since their relationship started five мonths ago – with the Bad Blood hitмaker going to several of his gaмes.

DailyMail.coм exclυsively revealed on Friday that Swift’s NFL star boyfriend flew oυt of Kansas City at 11pм Thυrsday – мaking a one-hoυr stop in Panaмa City to refυel – before flying into Bυenos Aires Friday afternoon.

He arrived at 2pм local tiмe, toυching down in a Gυlfstreaм IV, after jetting off on a late night flight.

The Chiefs tight end appeared to have мade the long haυl flight alone as he was the only passenger seen getting off the plane.

Exclυsive DailyMail.coм photos showed Kelce leaving the airport shortly after diseмbarking, wearing a beige cable knit sweater, green baseball cap and khaki cargo sweatpants, and a pair of Salehe Beмbυry Crocs, that retail for $85.

The night before Taylor sparkled in a stυnning pink seqυin bodysυit and мatching boots, while pυtting on a perforмance for over 70,000 fans.

The Graммy winner added two sυrprise songs to her set list: The Very First Night and Labyrinth, with the telling lyrics, ‘oh no, I’м falling in love again’, aмid her new roмance with Travis Kelce.

When Michael Jordan had a message to deliver to the world, he used what was, at the time, the best and fastest medium at his disposal: a fax machine.

Twenty-five years ago, Jordan sent perhaps the most famous fax of all time, a two-word statement that became iconic for its simplicity. All at once, the message served as a declaration to the basketball world and forever changed the Bulls and NBA.

Sunday’s episodes of ESPN’s 10-part documentary “The Last Dance” dived into Jordan’s first retirement from pro basketball, his nearly 18-month sabbatical to pursue a baseball career and his dramatic comeback — kicked off with a two word faxed announcement that read simply, “I’m back.”

As Melissa Isaacson wrote at the time for the Tribune: “The words did not have to be eloquent or poetic. They did not even have to be spoken, and weren’t.”

Rumors had been swirling for weeks in March 1995 that Jordan was going to return to basketball, a process that started when he practiced with the Bulls earlier that month. Yes, Jordan had covered his bases during his retirement ceremony in October 1993 — “Never say never,” he said when asked if he would play basketball again — but the idea of him coming back was far from a certainty.

Here are a few things to know about Jordan’s famous fax and the events leading up to his return:

1. Michael Jordan crafted the famous fax himself.

If Jordan played basketball today, he would have been able to send a message to the masses via social media. Sending “I’m back” as a tweet would have been a banger that broke the internet.

But in 1995, the fax machine was the fastest way to get the message out. David Falk, Jordan’s agent, prepared a few versions of the press release announcing the comeback, knowing he had to nail it.

“He didn’t like the feel of them,” Falk told ESPN in 2015. “He said, ‘I’ll do it myself.’ “

Here’s how the fax read:

WASHINGTON, DC. (March 18, 1995) — The following statement was released today by Michael Jordan, through his personal attorney and business manager David B. Falk, Chairman of Falk Associates Management Enterprises, Inc. (“FAME”) located in Washington, D.C., in response to questions about his future career plans:

“I’m back.”

2. Jordan delivered his message and suited up the next day.

Jordan left the sport at the prime of his career — winner of three straight NBA championships, named the Most Valuable Player in each of those three finals, seven consecutive scoring titles, seven All-NBA first teams and six All-Defensive teams — and he was only 32 when he rejoined the Bulls for his second act.

In a two-word fax, “I’m back,” Michael Jordan announces his return to the Bulls as reported in the March 19, 1995, edition of the Chicago Tribune.
It was a Saturday when Jordan sent word he was coming back to the court — the next day. He returned for a nationally televised Sunday game against the Pacers in Indianapolis, keeping the No. 45 he wore in baseball.

It sent the Pacers media relations staff into a frenzy, as outlined by Sam Smith, who covered the comeback for the Tribune at the time. The Pacers PR chief needed security guards to walk with him on the floor after he had to deny angry media members’ credential requests. Scalpers sold tickets for more than $1,000.

This was Jordan’s first NBA game since June 1993. He spent his time in between playing 127 games with the Double-A Birmingham Barons and hitting .202 — and yet there was no easing him back into action.

Jordan played 43 minutes in his return, and he can be forgiven for a poor shooting effort (7-for-28) while putting up 19 points, six rebounds, six assists and three steals. He played the final 17 games of that season, averaging 26.9 points, 6.9 rebounds and 5.3 assists.

3. The sports world needed some good news.

Jordan was already the most famous athlete in the world at the time, so his return was a lift for the entire sports world. Major League Baseball was in the midst of the longest strike in its history, one that had led to the cancellation of the 1994 World Series and would continue until April. O.J. Simpson, arguably the biggest football star in the world, was on trial for murder.

So the excitement for Jordan’s return was high, and it sparked reaction from more than just sports figures. The Tribune’s report included quotes from Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley and a statement from President Bill Clinton’s spokesman.

4. The Bulls were struggling at the time.

The Bulls were not in a good spot in their second season after Jordan’s first retirement.

In 1993-94, they absorbed Jordan’s absence to win 55 games and advance to Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals before the Knicks eliminated them. But the Bulls struggled to start the 1994-95 season, and Jordan returned to a team just three games above .500.

Most of his old teammates from the first three-peat had moved on. Scottie Pippen and B.J. Armstrong remained, but other mainstays such as Horace Grant, John Paxson and Bill Cartwright were gone.

Pippen famously wore a pair of Air Jordan 10s one day while rumors swirled about Jordan’s comeback and held them up for the camera, waving his finger. The Bulls had almost traded Pippen to the SuperSonics in 1994 for Shawn Kemp; Jordan told ESPN in 2008 that if Pippen had not still been with the Bulls, he would have “probably not” returned to the team.

With Jordan, the Bulls were instantly transformed into a title contender. They had 40-1 odds to win the NBA championship before Jordan returned and 5-1 after. They wound up losing to the Magic in six games in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

“I’ve got three words,” Bulls teammate Will Perdue said at the time of Jordan’s return. “Thank you, baseball.”

Just a few weeks after making his way onto the prestigious list of the 400 richest people in the world, basketball legend Michael Jordan and his wife, Yvette Prieto, were spotted enjoying a luxurious vacation in the stunning locale of Los Cabos.

Their vacation in Los Cabos was a well-deserved break from the whirlwind of business and success. It allowed the couple to unwind and savor the fruits of their achievements.

Michael Jordan’s inclusion in the exclusive club of the world’s wealthiest individuals marked a historic milestone in his illustrious career, further solidifying his legacy as a global icon.
Los Cabos, with its pristine beaches, azure waters, and luxurious resorts, provided the perfect backdrop for their vacation. It offered a blend of natural beauty and opulent relaxation.

More than just a vacation, this getaway allowed Michael Jordan and Yvette Prieto to spend quality time together, strengthening their bond amidst their busy lives.

Their vacation served as an inspiration, reminding us that hard work, dedication, and the pursuit of excellence can lead to remarkable achievements and the opportunity to enjoy life’s finest moments.

It was a case of normal service resuming on Sunday in Suzuka where Max Verstappen cruised to victory at the Japanese Grand Prix.

The Red Bull driver recovered from the disappointment of being forced into an early retirement last time out in Australia in emphatic fashion, finishing 12 seconds ahead of team-mate Sergio Perez as Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz claimed third.

It was yet another weekend to forget for Mercedes, whose lack of race pace was laid bare and saw George Russell and Lewis Hamilton limp to ninth and 12th respectively.

 

Mail Sport were on the ground all weekend in Japan and here are five things we learnt…

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Normal service resumed at the Japanese Grand Prix with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen winning

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The Dutchman won in emphatic fashion but Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz impressed once more

Travis Kelce was previously spotted getting off a plane in Buenos Aires ahead of Taylor Swift’s first ‘Eras Tour’ performance in South America

Travis Kelce is seemingly keeping Taylor Swift company, as the pop star begins the South American leg of her Eras Tour.

A source told The Messenger they spotted the couple Friday night at a Buenos Aires hotel.

Kelce was also photographed getting off a plane in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Friday morning to reportedly support Swift as she plays her first stop of the leg at Estadio Más Monumental, per photos obtained and published by the Daily Mail.

The Grammy-winner kicked off the leg of her tour Thursday, but was forced to cancel the Friday night show due to inclement weather.

“I love a rain show but I’m never going to endanger my fans or my fellow performers and crew,” she wrote on X, formerly Twitter.

Another source told The Messenger earlier Friday that things are getting serious for the pair, as they make holiday plans together.

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are seen leaving the SNL after party on October 15, 2023 in New York, New York.MEGA/GC Images

“It is serious between Taylor and Travis,” the source told The Messenger of their romance. “They are fully dating and in a relationship. Neither of them expected them to move quickly, but they have been inseparable since they first connected. They see each other as much as they can during this busy season.”

“When they are not together, they are constantly FaceTiming and texting,” the source added. “Friends around them think it is very cute and they are a great match. Taylor is having a lot of fun with the wives and girlfriends in the league. Brittany Mahomes has welcomed her with open arms and has really been the ring leader merging Taylor, her friends and the girl groups together.”

“It is a new era for Taylor and she is loving this season of her life,” the source continued. “It is very different from her normal group of friends but they have all been having a great time going to the games and bonding together. Taylor has really had an open mind to this new world, and the girls think she’s really enjoyable to be around. Travis and Taylor have plans in December to be with each other’s families for the holidays.”

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In 2022, following a massive regulation overhaul, Mercedes went into a slump that it still hasn’t gotten out of. Ferrari and McLaren, once their immediate rivals are now looking forward in hopes of catching Red Bull. Mercedes, however, still underperforms, and as of 2024, isn’t in contention for even the podium places. Peter Windsor knows someone who can help the Silver Arrows find their mojo back. Team principal Toto Wolff, unfortunately, is not ready for that conversation.

Speaking on YouTube CameronF1’s latest video, Windsor talks about knowing “at least” one engineer, who can help Mercedes with their aerodynamic woes. That is the area where Mercedes struggles the most and has been doing so for the last two years. As a result, he decided to offer the German team’s boss some help.

Windsor said, “I wrote to Toto about him and said this guy’s available, he’d love to talk, I’ll put you in touch directly if you’d like to do it.”

Unfortunately, Wolff did not respond to his mail. “[I] didn’t even get a reply. So I don’t know. They’re not listening at the moment as far as I’m concerned. That’s all I can say.”, he added.

Windsor’s revelation comes just weeks after porpoising issues reappeared on Mercedes’ cars. It plagued their campaign in 2022, and disappeared from the cars in 2023, but has made a return once again this season, leaving the Brackley-based outfit immensely worried.

How porpoising affected Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes

The 2022 regulation changes made the F1 cars look radically different, especially due to the changes in aerodynamics. A lot of teams struggled to cope with it, and the bouncing of cars on the straights became a common sight. However, no team struggled with the bouncing more than Mercedes, and this phenomenon soon got termed as porpoising.

In addition to affecting the speed and aerodynamics of a car, porpoising posed serious health issues for the Mercedes drivers, Lewis Hamilton in particular. After the 2022 Azerbaijan GP, Hamilton was seen struggling to get out of the car, due to back pain caused by porpoising.

“This one is the one I remember the most just because of the pain I was in. That weekend [Azerbaijan GP] I went lower than you (George Russell) on the rear. [My] Ride height was much lower. It [porpoising] was much worse on my car. But painful for both of us, I think,” stated Hamilton during his review of the 2022 season.

The porpoising effect has not been so harsh on Hamilton or Russell this season, so far. However, issues of the past continue to haunt the Silver Arrows, and this is an issue they would love to get on top of if they want to close the gap to the top three teams.