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The coaches of the Clippers and the Golden State Warriors, who are facing each other in playoff games, praised the NBA's decision to ban Clippers' owner Donald Sterling for life following racist comments attributed to him. (April 30)
While Donald Sterling's lifetime ban from the Los Angeles Clippers was greeted with widespread acclaim Tuesday, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver's decision raised a host of new questions for the owner's long-troubled franchise.
The Clippers...
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President Barack Obama attends state dinner
1. Close of US President Barack Obama, zoom out to Senegal President Macky Sall addressing the audience at the state dinner
2. US ambassador to Senegal Lewis Lukens and Senegal's First Lady Marieme Sall
3. SOUNDBITE (French) Macky Sall,...
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Former NBA All-Star Kevin Johnson was known for taking on Michael Jordon and other basketball greats. Now he's taking on politics as he runs for mayor of his hometown of Sacramento, California.
HEADLINE: Hoops Star Shoots for Mayor
CAPTION: Former NBA All-Star Kevin Johnson was known for taking on Michael Jordon and other basketball greats. Now he's taking on politics as he runs for mayor of his hometown of Sacramento,...
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Sacramento Kings owner Kevin Johnson spoke with NBA owners in New York Thursday, telling them his city is not going to let the team leave without a fight. The Kings' owners are considering a move to Anaheim and must file a relocation application with the league by Monday. (April 14).
HEADLINE Sacramento mayor makes pitch to keep the Kings
CAPTION: Sacramento Kings owner Kevin Johnson spoke with NBA owners in New York Thursday, telling them his city is not going to let the team leave without a fight. The Kings'...
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Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling has been banned for life by the NBA in response to racist comments the league says he made in an audio recording. (April 29)
New York, April 29, 2014
1. SOUNDBITE (English) Adam Sterling, NBA Commissioner
"The central findings of the investigation are that the man whose voice is heard on the recording and on a second recording from the same conversation that...
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Former NBA All-Star Dennis Rodman sang 'Happy Birthday' to North Korean leader Kim Jung Un and proceeds to play half a game with an ex-NBA squad against a North Korean team. (Jan. 8)
(UPSOUND:Rodman Singing with applause)
(SOUNDBITE:Dennis Rodman, former NBA basketball player:)
"I think this is a very historical day today for everyone around the world, to see that we can co-exist with each other, if we just take a...
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Basketball Hall of Famer Charles Barkley was in New York Tuesday as part of the broadcast team for this year's NCAA tournament. The outspoken broadcaster says he'll take it easy on the college kids, and likes Kansas to win it all. (March 8)
Sir Charles ready for NCAA tournament
Basketball Hall of Famer Charles Barkley was in New York Tuesday as part of the broadcast team for this year's NCAA tournament. The outspoken broadcaster says he'll take it easy on the college kids,...
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Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant were named co-MVPs as the Western Conference beat the East in the NBA All-Star Game Sunday, 146-119. O'Neal had 17 points, while Bryant scored a game-high 27. (Feb. 16)
HEADLINE: Kobe, Shaq team for All-Star game win
CAPTION: Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant were named co-MVPs as the Western Conference beat the East in the NBA All-Star Game Sunday, 146-119. O'Neal had 17 points, while Bryant scored a...
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The NBA postponed training camps indefinitely and canceled 43 preseason games Friday because it has not reached a new labor deal with players. (Sept. 23)
HEADLINE: NBA postpones camps, cancels 43 preseason games
CAPTION: The NBA postponed training camps indefinitely and canceled 43 preseason games Friday because it has not reached a new labor deal with players. (Sept. 23)
DEPUTY...
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NBA players and owners arrived in New York Tuesday for meetings with a federal mediator. Commissioner David Stern believes more games could be canceled if there isn't movement toward a new labor deal.
HEADLINE: Raw Video: NBA players, owners turn to mediator
CAPTION: NBA players and owners arrived in New York Tuesday for meetings with a federal mediator. Commissioner David Stern believes more games could be canceled if there isn't...
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NBA chief: Anthem is 'a moment of reflection'
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Thursday he expects players to stand for the national anthem, which is a league rule.
He wants them to remain active in their communities and take part in what can be difficult discussions,...
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NBA Commish: Anthem is `A Moment of Reflection'
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Thursday he expects players to stand for the national anthem, which is a league rule.
He wants them to remain active in their communities and take part in what can be difficult discussions,...
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US Junior NBA team holds event at Mexico school
Players from the United States' Junior National Basketball Association (NBA) team, the Brooklyn Nets, visited the Gustavo Madero school in Mexico City after their training session on Wednesday.
The players spent time...
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NBA: Silver dice que las apuestas deportivas legales 'son algo positivo'
Mar.27-- El comisionado de la NBA Adam Silver, habla de las apuestas deportivas y de la decisión de la Suprema Corte de Justicia de EE.UU. sobre la regulación de las apuestas en el sector. Conversa con Jason Kelly de Bloomberg en la...
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Oakland Again Celebrates NBA Champion Warriors
For the second straight year, throngs of Golden State Warriors fans turned out for a victory parade to celebrate a team some are calling an NBA dynasty and got a treat when several players got off their buses to mingle with the crowd.
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Oakland Again Celebrates NBA Champion Warriors
For the second straight year, throngs of Golden State Warriors fans turned out for a victory parade to celebrate a team some are calling an NBA dynasty and got a treat when several players got off their buses to mingle with the crowd.
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Basketball star LeBron James agrees to US$154 million contract with Lakers
LeBron James is signing with the Los Angeles Lakers, leaving the Cleveland Cavaliers for the second time to join one of the National Basketball Association's (NBA's) most iconic franchises.
James' agency...
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Milwaukee turns river green to honor Bucks team
The Milwaukee Bucks have the best record in the NBA and city and team officials are celebrating - by turning the Milwaukee river green.
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Milwaukee turns river green to honor Bucks team
The Milwaukee Bucks have the best record in the NBA and city and team officials are celebrating - by turning the Milwaukee river green.
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Milwaukee turns river green to honor Bucks team
The Milwaukee Bucks have the best record in the NBA and city and team officials are celebrating - by turning the Milwaukee river green.
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Speaker Pelosi greets PM Trudeau, settle NBA wager
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