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NBA Commissioner Silver Tries to Expand League's Digital Presence
Jul.11 -- NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says the league is trying to expand its digital footprint and sees opportunities on all platforms. He speaks to Bloomberg's Ed Hammond.
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Calif. OKs paid endorsements for college athletes
Defying the NCAA, California opened the way Monday for college athletes to hire agents and make money from endorsement deals with sneaker companies, soft drink makers, car dealerships and other sponsors, just like the pros.
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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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The NBA trade deadline is Thursday afternoon. One of the players who might get dealt is Amare Stoudemire of Phoenix. The Suns' big man scored 19 points in Sunday's All-Star Game, played in Phoenix. (Feb. 18)
HEADLINE: NBA trade deadline fast approaching
CAPTION: The NBA trade deadline is Thursday afternoon. One of the players who might get dealt is Amare Stoudemire of Phoenix.
The Suns' big man scored 19 points in Sunday's All-Star Game,...
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On the 110th day of the NBA lockout, players and owners turned to a federal mediator on Tuesday. As AP Basketball Writer Brian Mahoney explains, time is running out for both sides to reach a deal and save the season. (Oct. 18)
HEADLINE : NBA players, owners meet with mediator
CAPTION: On the 110th day of the NBA lockout, players and owners turned to a federal mediator on Tuesday. As AP Basketball Writer Brian Mahoney explains, time is running out for both...
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AP Basketball Writer Brian Mahoney breaks down Tuesday night's NBA Draft Lottery.
HEADLINE: Kings hoping to win draft lottery
CAPTION: Sacramento has the best chance at winning Tuesday night's NBA draft lottery, but whoever ends up with the first pick will likely use it on Oklahoma forward Blake Griffin. (May 19)
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NBA star Dwyane Wade on fashion
David Stern might be responsible for the fashionable basketball players in the NBA -- well, at least for Dwyane Wade.
The Miami Heat star says while he always was a fan of fine dressing, it wasn't until the former commissioner of the...
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Wizards pending owner Ted Leonsis is excited about the team's victory in Tuesday's NBA draft lottery and says the franchise will follow the blueprint that has led his Capitals to become one of the NHL's best teams.
HEADLINE: Wizards Pending Owner Likes Team's Future
CAPTION: Wizards pending owner Ted Leonsis is excited about the team's victory in Tuesday's NBA draft lottery and says the franchise will follow the blueprint that has led his Capitals...
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White House Press Secretary Jay Carney said President Barack Obama agreed with the NBA's ban of Donald Sterling, calling it "the right thing." (April 30)
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White House Press Secretary Jay Carney said that President Obama agreed with the NBA's ruling to impose a lifetime ban on LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling.
"The President believes that the...
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Memorial service for former LA Lakers owner Jerry Buss
Staples Centre, Los Angeles, California, USA. 21 February 2013.
1. 00:00 Wide shot of stage
2. 00:06 NBA Commissioner David Stern walks to podium
3. 00:13 Cutaway, Stern at podium
4. 00:17 SOUNDBITE: (English) Kobe Bryant, Lakers guard:...
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Ang Lee meets and exchanges with local film makers in Manila
Taiwanese director Ang Lee was in Manila, Philippines Thursday (28 NOV. 2013) to attend an open forum and special screening of his movie "Life Of Pi."
The event, titled "A salute to Ang Lee," gave Filipino film enthusiasts a chance to...
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Kings co-owner Joe Maloof told The Associated Press that the NBA club will remain in Sacramento for at least one more season to give Mayor Kevin Johnson a chance to follow through on his promise for a new arena. (May 2)
HEADLINE (48 characters): Maloof: Kings staying in Sacramento
CAPTION: (255 characters): Kings co-owner Joe Maloof told The Associated Press that the NBA club will remain in Sacramento for at least one more season to give Mayor Kevin...
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NBA owners and players are meeting again Thursday, hoping to build on the progress from a marathon session Wednesday and strengthen the chances of an 82-game season. AP Basketball Writer Brian Mahoney is covering the talks in New York. (Oct. 27)
HEADLINE: NBA sides return, hope to build on progress
CAPTION: NBA owners and players are meeting again Thursday, hoping to build on the progress from a marathon session Wednesday and strengthen the chances of an 82-game season. AP...
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The NBA players rejected the league's latest offer and will begin disbanding their Union. AP Basketball Writer Brian Mahoney says this latest move puts the entire NBA season in jeopardy. (Nov. 14)
HEADLINE: AP Analysis: NBA season now in jeopardy
CAPTION: The NBA players rejected the league's latest offer and will begin disbanding their Union. AP Basketball Writer Brian Mahoney says this latest move puts the entire NBA season in...
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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,...