NASCAR has reached a major settlement in the antitrust lawsuit brought by two of its race teams, including one co-owned by Michael Jordan. The NBA legend was the lead plaintiff in the suit, accusing NASCAR of being a “monopolistic bully.

NASCAR has exclusivity deals for its tracks, barring them from hosting a potential competitor. That practice was part of Monday's focus.

As Jordan emerged from the courthouse surrounded by security and reporters, a familiar tune suddenly broke through the crowd noise — "Be like Mike," a jingle from his 1991 Gatorade commercial, an indispensable part of the Jordan legend. And Michael couldn't help but crack a smile.