Michael Jordan’s Competitive Drive Victorious at Talladega Superspeedway


by The Birmingham Times

The Birmingham Times— By Paul Newberry | AP National Writer TALLADEGA, Ala. — Suddenly, Michael Jordan’s new life seems just as satisfying as his old one. This felt a whole lot like M.J. knocking down a buzzer beater, winning the big game, celebrating like a champion. Of course, his title-hoarding days in the NBA are long behind him. […]

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