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Oklahoma Thunder success no surprise to Chris Paul
Many experts expected the Oklahoma City Thunder to struggle this season, but with Chris Paul's leadership and All-Star level play, the team has a 33-22 record.
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J.J. Watt Says the NFL Lifestyle Can be 'Extremely Enticing'
Arizona Cardinals star J.J. Watt talks to Chris Paul about the attraction of living the NFL lifestyle. He's on Quicktake's "How I Got Here with Chris Paul."
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Quin Snyder needed two hands to count all the places he's called home of late. Snyder is now a rookie head coach in the NBA, accepting the challenge of leading a Utah franchise back to the level of the NBA's elite. (Oct. 24)
Quin Snyder needed two hands to count all the places he's called home of late.
Austin, to Philadelphia, to Los Angeles, to Moscow, to Atlanta and now to Salt Lake City. That's six stops in a span of about four years, meaning he and his...
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Alonzo Mourning announced his retirement after 15 seasons in the NBA. Mourning was a seven-time All-Star center. He was also a two-time defensive player of the year. (Jan. 22)
HEADLINE: Alonzo Mourning announces his retirement
CAPTION: Alonzo Mourning announced his retirement after 15 seasons in the NBA. Mourning was a seven-time All-Star center. He
was also a two-time defensive player of the year. (Jan. 22)
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Ex-NBA star Yao Ming on how sport helped improve bilateral relations
Former professional basketball player Yao Ming spoke at the Brookings Institution in Washington DC on Friday to celebrate growing cultural ties between the US and China after 35 years of diplomatic relations.
Yao, who was born in...
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The Wizards led off the NBA draft Thursday by making John Wall the first number one overall pick from Kentucky. Ohio State's Evan Turner went to the 76ers. (June 24)
HEADLINE: Wizards pick Wall first in NBA draft
CAPTION: The Wizards led off the NBA draft Thursday by making John Wall the first number one overall pick from Kentucky. Ohio State's Evan Turner went to the 76ers. (June 24)
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The Boston Celtics have won the NBA Championship, the 17th in the franchise's history. Fans of the Celtics reacted to the victory following Tuesday night's game. It is the teams first championship since 1986.
HEADLINE: Raw Video: Celtics Fans React to Championship
CAPTION: The Boston Celtics have won the NBA Championship, the 17th in the franchise's history. Fans of the Celtics reacted to the victory following Tuesday night's game. It is...
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Tens of thousands of jubilant Los Angeles Lakers fans have flooded downtown L.A., creating a tidal wave of purple and gold celebrating the franchise's 15th NBA title with a high-energy parade and rally.
HEADLINE: Sights and Sounds: Fans flood Lakers party
CAPTION: Tens of thousands of jubilant Los Angeles Lakers fans have flooded downtown L.A., creating a tidal wave of purple and gold celebrating the franchise's 15th NBA title with a...
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The Cleveland Cavaliers are hoping Shaquille O'Neal is the missing piece that helps deliver an NBA championship to the city's long-suffering fans. Not only does O'Neal bring a veteran presence to the Cavs, but his sense of humor helps keep the team loose. (April 27)
HEADLINE: Shaq hopes to bring championship to Cleveland
CAPTION: The Cleveland Cavaliers are hoping Shaquille O'Neal is the missing piece that helps deliver an NBA championship to the city's long-suffering fans. Not only does O'Neal...
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A California judge has ruled that former Los Angles Clippers owner Donald Sterling's lawsuit against his estranged wife may continue in state court. (July 7)
A judge has refused to shift the Donald Sterling trial to federal court.
Monday's ruling means the trial can begin in state court on whether Sterling's estranged wife had authority to negotiate a $2 billion sale of the Los Angeles...
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The Wizards led off the NBA draft Thursday by making John Wall the first number one overall pick from Kentucky. Ohio State's Evan Turner went to the 76ers. (June 24)
HEADLINE: Wizards pick Wall first in NBA draft
CAPTION: The Wizards led off the NBA draft Thursday by making John Wall the first number one overall pick from Kentucky. Ohio State's Evan Turner went to the 76ers. (June 24)
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The commissioners and players association heads of several major sports leagues will testify before a House subcommittee on steroids in professional sports today.
HEADLINE: MLB officials ask Congress for help in steroids
CAPTION: The commissioners and players' union leaders of Major League Baseball, the NBA, NFL and NHL sat side by side at a wooden witness table Wednesday, as lawmakers pressed...
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A number of top NBA players are with new teams this season, including Ron Artest, James Posey, Mo Williams and Elton Brand. Some coaches also packed their bags, including Larry Brown, who's now with Charlotte. (Nov. 5)
HEADLINE: New teams for NBA stars
CAPTION: A number of top NBA players are with new teams this season, including Ron Artest, James Posey, Mo Williams and
Elton Brand. Some coaches also packed their bags, including Larry Brown, who's now...
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Designer turns from street crime to streetwear
1. Various of office reception
2. Various of French designer Mohamed Dia posing for photographer
3. Close up 'Dia' logo on wall
4. Dia standing in office with associate
5. Mannequin, clothes on display
6. SOUNDBITE (French) Mohamed...
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Former NBA star Rodman trains with local team
American basketball players led by former National Basketball Association star Dennis Rodman trained with young North Koreans on Tuesday, the day before an exhibition match scheduled to mark the birthday of North Korea's leader.
Former...
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The Philadelphia 76ers eliminated top-seeded Chicago and the Los Angeles Lakers are forced into a game 7.
HEADLINE: Bulls bounced from playoffs
CAPTION: The Philadelphia 76ers eliminated top-seeded Chicago and the Los Angeles Lakers are forced into a game 7. (May 11)
The N-B-A's best has been ousted from the play-offs, while one of the...
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The NBA's much-maligned new basketball is being bounced. After months of complaints from players, commissioner David Stern decided Monday to put the microfiber composite ball back on the rack.
HEADLINE: NBA to go back to old leather ball
CAPTION: The NBA's much-maligned new basketball is being bounced. After months of complaints from players, commissioner David Stern decided Monday to put the microfiber composite ball back on...
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CHINA: US BASKETBALL STARS FLY IN FOR LAUNCH OF PROFESSIONAL LEAGUE
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American basketball stars have started try-outs in advance of the launch a second professional basketball league in China.
Thirty-two American players and eight coaches have flown in to add their skills to the eight...
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The Los Angeles Clippers won the NBA draft lottery Tuesday night. That gives the Clippers the first overall choice in next month's draft. (May 19)
HEADLINE: Clippers win NBA draft lottery
CAPTION: The Los Angeles Clippers won the NBA draft lottery Tuesday night. That gives the Clippers the first overall choice in next month's draft. (May 19)
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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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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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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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Documentary to feature school backed by LeBron James
DOCUMENTARY TO FEATURE SCHOOL BACKED BY LEBRON JAMES
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NBA China CEO Expects Strong Growth in Sport
Feb.28 -- Derek Chang, NBA China CEO, discusses the growth of basketball in China, trade tensions and how they could impact the game. He speaks to Bloomberg's Emily Chang.