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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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With three NBA titles to his credit, Bruce Bowen has retired after 12 seasons as one of the most punishing defenders in the league.
HEADLINE: NBA defensive whiz Bowen retires
CAPTION: With three NBA titles to his credit, Bruce Bowen has retired after 12 seasons as one of the most punishing defenders in the league. (Sept. 3)
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One of the NBA's...
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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...
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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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Former NBA referee Tim Donaghy was sentenced to 15 months in prison Tuesday for setting off a gambling scandal that tarnished the league's reputation and raised questions about the integrity of its officiating.
HEADLINE: Tim Donaghy sentenced to 15 months
CAPTION: Former NBA referee Tim Donaghy was sentenced to 15 months in prison Tuesday for setting off a gambling scandal that tarnished the league's reputation and raised questions about the...
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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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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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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)
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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,...