Michael Jordan sues two grocery stores

Sports legend Michael Jordan has initiated a $10 million lawsuit against two Chicago area grocery stores for using his identity without permission. The two stores, Dominick's Finer Foods and Jewel Food Stores, published ads in a commemorative Sports Illustrated issue, "Jordan: A Hall of Fame Career" that associated his name with congratulatory messages from the stores. Jordan's shoes were used in one ad while his name was listed above a steak in another ad. Apparently he was really burned up about the steak ad given he is an investor in a chain of steakhouses. He seeks $5 million in damages from each store.

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Jordan's son cost UCF the entire adidas contract

Michael Jordan's son played Wednesday night for UCF wearing his father's trademark Air Jordans instead of the adidas shoes stipulated by the schoolwide contract with the company prompting them to take drastic measures: adidas will not renew the university's contract when it expires next June. “The University of Central Florida has chosen not to deliver on their contractual commitment to adidas,” the company said in a statement given to CNBC. “As a result, we have chosen not to continue our relationship with them moving forward.” As of yet, the university has no prospects to replace the lucrative contract which extended to all its athletics. Nike and Jordan have made no comment on the matter. adidas should hit up Rev. Run's fam.

Is Michael Jordan a racist a-hole?

(This story came out last year but is just now getting play.) Rapper Chamillionaire claims Michael Jordan once straight dissed him for no reason. Chamilli says he asked Air Jordan for an autograph at a party and Jordan told him "I ain't taking pictures wit no ni&&as." Excuse me? Since when did he get a race change? Spike Lee and Yung Joc have expressed their support for Chamillionaire by declaring "Fcuk Jordan".

Michael Jordan's son might cost UCF millions

Michael Jordan's son's refusal to take the court in adidas shoes has caused quite a tempest in the world of athletic apparel and school contracts. University of Central Florida has a contract with sports apparel maker adidas spanning their entire athletic program. Marcus Jordan has agreed to wear adidas apparel, but has put his foot down, so to speak, about wearing their shoes; he prefers Nike Air Jordans, named for his own famous father.

UFC's athletic director, Keith Tribble, has stepped aside to allow Jordan to make the decision for himself, but adidas released a statement saying they might reconsider the terms of the university's contract if Jordan does not play in their shoes. Withdrawal of a portion of the contract compensation would leave the school's athletic program with a sizeable shortfall, one the elder Jordan might not be willing to shore up simply for the ego boost of his son wearing his namesakes.

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Michael Jordan is a law breaker

Michael Jordan caused an uproar in San Francisco at the President's Cup golf tournament when pictures were published of him smoking a cigar. Jordan, the honorary assistant captain for the United States team, lit the stogie during a practice round. When the San Francisco Chronicle published pictures of him smoking on the public golf course, their readers went wild. City officials have requested the PGA Tour to remind Jordan of the no-smoking law.

Jordan is moving to Jupiter

What recession? Michael Jordan has plans to build a megamansion in the town of Jupiter, Florida. The plans for his 37,942-square-foot two-story home have already been approved. The home, which sits on two adjacent lots, will feature 11 bedrooms, an elevator, a fireplace, a detached cottage and it's own guard gate. The home lot already sits within the gated Bears Club community which was founded by golf great Jack Nickalaus. The lot contains a wooded area and abuts a luxury golf course. It was purchased for $4.8 million. Construction of the home is estimated at an additional $7,627,700.

Michael Jordan surprises everyone with his hall of fame pick

Michael Jordan chose someone with whome he has never played and who has never coached him to present him during his induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. He could have chosen Phil Jackson, Dean Smith, Charles Barkley, the list goes on and on. Instead, he chose David Thompson, The former NBA baller who had starred at North Carolina State.

Thompson was said to be flattered, "I was like, ‘Wow.’ He told them that he was a big fan of mine and I was the one that really inspired him. Being that there was so many North Carolina people he could’ve chose, I was honored. “I was kind of surprised, and also was really flattered that he chose me over Coach Smith. You know how important he is?”

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Jeffrey Jordan, Michael Jordan's oldest son, has quit the basketball team at his Illinois college.

"I loved playing for the Fighting Illini and appreciate the support I was given by my teammates, coaches and the great fans here," Jordan said. "But I have come to the point where I'm ready to focus on life after basketball. I will concentrate on earning my degree from the University of Illinois and the opportunities that await upon graduating."