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White House says NFL Eagles actions were a 'political stunt'
White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders is calling some Philadelphia Eagles' players' decision to boycott a now-canceled Super Bowl victory celebration event "a political stunt."
Sanders tells reporters that, "the...
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Sports Betting Heads To Supreme Court
Five years after being sued by the four major pro sports leagues and scolded by their top executives for seeking to overturn a federal ban on sports gambling, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie may be on the verge of having the last word.
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Celtics' Irving honored by Sioux tribe
Standing on a bison pelt, Boston Celtics star Kyrie Irving was smudged with sacred grasses, presented with traditional quilts and eagle feathers and given a Lakota name that means "Little Mountain" as he was welcomed Thursday into his...
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Houston Rockets Face Backlash From China After GM's Hong Kong Tweet
It all started over the weekend, when Daryl Morey posted an image on Twitter that read, "Fight for freedom, stand with Hong Kong."
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Pence calls out Nike, NBA for kowtowing to China
In a highly critical speech at a delicate time in U.S.-China relations, Vice President Mike Pence sounded an alarm Thursday about Beijing's human rights policies, economic actions and influence campaigns.
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U.S. Companies, NBA Caught Up in Hong Kong Protests
Oct.07 -- The NBA finds itself caught between two cultures, after a tweet about the Hong Kong protests sparked criticism from China that threatens the U.S. basketball league’s expansion efforts in its most important international market....
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LeBron James no longer King James in Hong Kong
Basketball player Lebron James standing among basketball fans in Hong Kong took a hit because of comments the NBA star made about free speech.
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Obama panel celebrates off-court work of NBA stars
Former US President Barack Obama hosted a trio of NBA players for a panel discussion he called a 'fireside chat' hosted by his foundation on Saturday.
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Obama panel celebrates off-court work of NBA stars
Former US President Barack Obama hosted a trio of NBA players for a panel discussion he called a 'fireside chat' hosted by his foundation on Saturday.
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UPDATE: Adds video of Bryant backstage after winning Oscar. Kobe Bryant, his 13 year old daughter, 7 others killed in helicopter crash
FORMER NBA ALL-STAR KOBE BRYANT DEAD AT 41 AFTER HELICOPTER CRASH
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Robert Kraft and others react to Kobe Bryant death
Artists arriving to the Grammy Awards Sunday reacted to Kobe Bryant's death and his influence.
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USA: NBC SPORTSCASTER DENIES SEXUALLY ASSAULTING WOMAN
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The N-B-C sportscaster, Marv Albert, denied on Thursday the sex and assault charges against him saying they're false.
He says he did not sexually assault a woman at a Virginia hotel last February.
N-B-C is standing by the...
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The mayors of Los Angeles and Sacramento, California react to the NBA's lifetime ban imposed on LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling in response to racist comments he made in a recorded conversation with his mistress. (April 29)
N-B-A Commissioner Adam Silver is banning Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling for life in response to racist comments he made in a recorded conversation with his mistress.
Sterling is also being hit with a 2.5-million-dollar fine,...
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President Barack Obama on Sunday described comments reportedly made by the owner of the Los Angeles Clippers as racist, before casting them as part of a continuing legacy of slavery and segregation that Americans must vigilantly fight. (April 27)
US President Barack Obama was in Malaysia's capital Kuala Lumpur on Sunday.
Obama was asked to respond to Donald Sterling's reported comments.
"When ignorant folks want to advertise their ignorance, you don't really have to do anything,...
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Rodman prepares for match marking Kim's birthday, scenes in capital
Dennis Rodman and his team of American basketball players held a final practice with North Korean players on Wednesday morning (8 JAN. 2014) ahead of an exhibition match which Rodman called "a birthday present" to North Korean leader Kim...
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NBA owners overwhelmingly approved the SuperSonics move to Oklahoma City. The AP's Brian Mahoney reports Seattle civic leaders are suing to force the team to stay until its lease with KeyArena expires in 2010. (April 18)
HEADLINE: NBA owners say yes to Sonics move
CAPTION: NBA owners overwhelmingly approved the SuperSonics move to Oklahoma City. The AP's Brian Mahoney reports Seattle civic leaders are suing to force the team to stay until its lease with...
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Sports fans at a restaurant across the street from the NBA press conference Tuesday watched the news unfold on screens above the bar. Most celebrated the announcement that LA Clippers owner Don Sterling would be banned for life from the NBA. (April 29)
Sports fans at a restaurant across the street from the NBA press conference Tuesday watched the news unfold on screens above the bar.
Many started whooping and clapping when they heard that LA Clippers owner Don Sterling would be banned...
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Already writing the NBA's best story, Jeremy Lin has now scripted a thrilling finish. Nothing about the kid from Harvard should be a surprise anymore. When he launched a 3-pointer in a tie game with a half-second left in Toronto on Tuesday night, the result seemed obvious.
HEADLINE: Jeremy Lin a slam-dunk for Knicks and fans
CAPTION: Already writing the NBA's best story, Jeremy Lin has now scripted a thrilling finish. When he launched a 3-pointer in a tie game with a half-second left in Toronto, the...
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NBA superstar LeBron James was in New York Tuesday. His Cleveland Cavaliers played the Knicks. James can become a free agent in 2010. Many NBA teams would love to sign James. (Nov. 25)
HEADLINE: Would LeBron James leave Cleveland?
CAPTION: NBA superstar LeBron James was in New York Tuesday. His Cleveland Cavaliers played the Knicks. James can become a free agent in 2010. Many NBA teams would love to sign James. (Nov....
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AP national columnist Tim Dahlberg analyzes the NBA Finals and says the Magic's All-Star center will need a better showing in Game 2 to keep Orlando from falling too far behind the Lakers. (June 6)
HEADLINE: Without Howard's Scoring, Magic Will Go 'Poof'
CAPTION: COMMENTARY: AP national columnist Tim Dahlberg analyzes the NBA Finals and says the Magic's All-Star center will need a better showing in Game 2 to keep Orlando from...
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David Stern blames 'Rogue, Isolated Criminal'
HEADLINE: Stern blames 'Rogue, Isolated Criminal'
CAPTION: NBA Commissioner David Stern said Tuesday he felt betrayed by former referee Tim Donaghy, the target of an FBI investigation for allegedly betting on games, including some he...
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Los Angeles Clippers fans are applauding the reported deal that has former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer buying the team for $2 billion. Shelly Sterling negotiated the deal after her husband was recorded making racist remarks. (May 30)
Shelly Sterling reached an agreement Thursday night to sell the Los Angeles Clippers to former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer for $2 billion in what would be a record deal if approved by the NBA, according to an individual with knowledge of...
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Bucks owner Herb Kohl reaches deal to sell team for $550 million, build new arena, keep team in Milwaukee. (April 16)
The Milwaukee Bucks may soon have a new owner.
Owner Herb Kohl has reached a deal to sell the franchise to New York investment firm executives Marc Lasry and Wesley Edens for about $550 million.
"Well, I wasn't going to live forever,"...
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At the Staples Center in Los Angeles, there were strong feelings about what should happen next for embattled Clippers owner Donald Sterling, who is alleged to have made racist comments in a taped conversation. (April 28)
The NBA is planning a Tuesday news conference to discuss the investigation into embattled Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling, who is alleged to have made racist comments in a taped conversation.
The Clippers host Golden State on...