Reddick earns Atlanta Cup win as Jordan’s 23XI posts back-to-back triumphs
Tyler Reddick won the NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta, giving Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing its second straight Cup victory.
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Reddick Wins Atlanta Cup Race as Jordan’s 23XI Rolls to Early Season Sweep
Tyler Reddick won the Atlanta NASCAR Cup race for 23XI Racing, with owner Michael Jordan praising the effort as the team started the year strong; Chase Briscoe finished second and Ross Chastain third as drivers described a tight, competitive race with adjustments and late restarts influencing the outcome.
Reddick backs Jordan’s Daytona 500 Victory Lane moment
Tyler Reddick pushed back on criticism of Michael Jordan’s interaction with his son Beau in Victory Lane after winning the Daytona 500. Reddick told The Stephen A. Smith Show that he doesn’t understand the backlash and emphasized the moment as a family celebration, noting the happiness of the Jordan/Reddick group. The scene—where Jordan carried Beau to Victory Lane and a viral clip of a back-and-leg touch circulated—has been framed by some as inappropriate and others as harmless, with Reddick calling it an overreaction and highlighting the significance of the win for his family and Jordan’s.
New footage reframes Michael Jordan's Daytona 500 moment with Reddick's son
A second video adds context to the viral clip from the Daytona 500, showing Tyler Reddick’s son being showered with ice and that Michael Jordan later intervened to help remove ice from the boy’s shirt. The visuals align with viewers’ attempts to explain the moment and temper initial outrage, as Reddick celebrated his Daytona 500 win for 23XI Racing and Jordan has yet to address the incident publicly.
Reddick's Daytona 500 Triumph Sparks Drama and Celebration
Tyler Reddick edged a chaotic Daytona 500 for 23XI Racing in a dramatic, green-flag finish, while Chase Elliott led late but was involved in the final crash; the race produced a 20-car pileup, highlighted Spire Motorsports’ near‑win and collapse, and saw Riley Herbst drawing mixed praise amid the chaos as NASCAR earned praise for its race management.
Reddick Survives Daytona Madness as 23XI Wins Historic Daytona 500
Tyler Reddick outlasted a wreck-filled Daytona 500 to give 23XI Racing its first Daytona 500 victory, aided by a late push as rivals crashed at the finish. Chase Elliott led late but couldn’t seal the win, while Keselowski recovered from a leg injury to finish in the top five. The circuit now heads to Atlanta Motor Speedway for the next race.
Reddick seals Daytona 500 win for Jordan’s 23XI Racing on final-lap surge
Tyler Reddick won the 2026 Daytona 500 for 23XI Racing, charging to the final-lap victory to give co-owner Michael Jordan his first Daytona 500. It ended a 38-race winless drought for Reddick in his 219th Cup start, and marked 23XI’s 10th team win as Toyota claimed its fourth Daytona 500. The race featured a record 25 leaders and 65 lead changes; the top five were Reddick, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Joey Logano, Chase Elliott and Brad Keselowski.
Reddick Clinches Daytona 500 in Wild, Jordan-Backed 23XI Finish
Tyler Reddick won the 2026 Daytona 500 for 23XI Racing in a chaotic final lap that saw Carson Hocevar lead on the white flag before a multi-car wreck as Riley Herbst pushed Reddick past Chase Elliott at Turn 4; Stenhouse finished second, Logano third, and all three 23XI cars finished in the top ten, marking a milestone victory for Michael Jordan two days before his 63rd birthday.
Reddick Triumphs at Daytona 500 in Michael Jordan's 23XI Ride
Tyler Reddick edged the field for a one-lap victory at the Daytona 500, driving Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing entry and celebrating with his son Beau and the team at Daytona International Speedway.
Reddick captures Daytona 500 as Jordan-backed 23XI breaks through for first crown
Tyler Reddick won the 2026 Daytona 500 in a dramatic, final-lap finish that included a multi-car crash after Carson Hocevar led entering the last lap; the victory gave Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing its first Daytona 500 title. The race featured a record-tying number of lead changes with chaotic late-race moves, pole-sitter Kyle Busch leading early, and emotional postrace interviews highlighting the teamwork and redemptive victory for a team backed by a global superstar.
Reddick wins Daytona 500, sending Michael Jordan to victory lane in dramatic finish
Tyler Reddick won the 2026 Daytona 500 for Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing, leading only the final lap after a chaotic finish that included two wrecks on the last lap; it marked Reddick's 9th career victory in his 219th start.
Barkley slams NBC for disingenuous Michael Jordan deal, calling it a bad look
Charles Barkley criticized NBC's handling of Michael Jordan's media deal, saying the partnership was disingenuous and a bad look after Jordan's role was reduced to a single interview and sprinkled throughout the season, with no clear plan for additional access.
Caitlin Clark Boosts NBC Sports NBA Coverage as Special Contributor
NBC Sports is adding Caitlin Clark, the Indiana Fever star, as a special contributor to its NBA coverage this season, making her NBC debut on Basketball Night in America at Madison Square Garden on Feb. 1 ahead of Sunday Night Basketball, joining hosts Carmelo Anthony, Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady, and Maria Taylor; she’ll also appear regularly on NBC’s NBA studio show once the WNBA season tips off, with Michael Jordan slated for occasional appearances.
Derrick Rose’s No. 1 joins Bulls immortals in emotional jersey retirement ceremony
Derrick Rose’s No. 1 Bulls jersey was retired at United Center in an emotional ceremony following a 114-111 win over the Celtics, featuring a tribute video narrated by Scottie Pippen and speeches from Taj Gibson, Luol Deng, and Tom Thibodeau, plus a message from Michael Jordan. Rose—Chicago native, 2009 Rookie of the Year and 2011 MVP (the league’s youngest at 22), who helped the Bulls to a 62-20 season and a run to the Eastern Conference Finals in 2011—left Chicago after 2016 as fifth in franchise history with 2,516 assists. His jersey joins those of Pippen (No. 33) and Jordan (No. 23) among Bulls retirees. The Bulls, who won their fourth straight game, beat the Celtics 114-111 on a buzzer-beating 3 by Kevin Heurter to improve to 23-22 and ninth in the East.
Jordan Sends Congratulatory Video to Rose Ahead of Bulls Jersey Retirement
Michael Jordan congratulated Derrick Rose with a video message as Rose's No. 1 jersey is set to be retired by the Chicago Bulls at a ceremony after the Bulls-Celtics game on Jan. 24, 2026; Rose becomes the fifth Bulls player to receive the honor.