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Jordan, Paul lead Clippers over Warriors 113-103 hours after Sterling banned for life
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – On an exceptional, emotional night, the Los Angeles Clippers returned to their “safe haven” and moved to the brink of winning just their third playoff series since Donald Sterling bought the team in 1981.
LA Clippers win playoff game a few hours after owner Donald Sterling banned from NBA for life
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Several hours after owner Donald Sterling was banned from the NBA for life, the Los Angeles Clippers sprinted and soared through a playoff game as if a weight had been lifted from their collective shoulders.
Racist views, not actions, are costing Donald Sterling his NBA life
Donald Sterling is being exiled for racist views shared in private.
NBA owners committee to hold first discussions on Sterling removal
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The NBA owners’ advisory and finance committee will hold a meeting Thursday to discuss the next steps in the removal of Donald Sterling as owner of the Los Angeles Clippers.
Obama spokesman says president believes NBA did the right thing in banning Clippers owner
WASHINGTON – U.S. President Barack Obama is supporting the NBA’s lifetime ban against Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling.
Shaq calls, apologizes to man whose appearance he mocked in Instagram post
DETROIT – Ex-NBA star Shaquille O’Neal says he’s apologized to a Detroit man with a rare disorder for making fun of his appearance in an online post.
Wednesday’s Scoreboard
Wednesday’s Games
Oprah, Diddy and Money May: Famous potential buyers already lining up for shot at LA Clippers
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – If Donald Sterling is compelled to sell the Los Angeles Clippers, the list of potential buyers has more stars than their roster.
Wizards received ‘terrorist threats’ on Twitter after beating Bulls; matter handled by league
WASHINGTON – The Washington Wizards say the NBA has investigated a person who made threats to the team on Twitter after the first-round series win against the Chicago Bulls.
Raptors hope to mental errors behind them and close out the Nets in Game 6
TORONTO – Toronto guard Greivis Vasquez had a hard time getting any rest after the Raptors blew a huge lead before fighting back for a pivotal Game 5 win over Brooklyn.
Owners hold first talks about Sterling, hope to move quickly on ending ownership of Clippers
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The NBA owners’ advisory/finance committee has held its first meeting about Donald Sterling and is committed to ending his ownership of the Los Angeles Clippers “as expeditiously as possible.”
Experience as Sacramento mayor, NBA player helped Johnson navigate Sterling scandal
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson is on a winning streak.
Thursday’s Scoreboard
Thursday’s Games
Curry scores 24 points and Warriors outlast Clippers 100-99 to force Game 7 in Los Angeles
OAKLAND, Calif. – Stephen Curry scored 24 points and dished out nine assists, and the Golden State Warriors forced a decisive Game 7 by outlasting the Los Angeles Clippers 100-99 Thursday night.
NBA Playoff Capsules
ATLANTA – David West led Indiana on a 16-4 run to end the game, extending the season for the top-seeded Pacers with a 95-88 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday night.
Attorney: Friend of Stiviano’s leaked recording of Sterling, who had agreed to be taped
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – An attorney representing the woman Donald Sterling was talking to when he made racist remarks said on Thursday that the hour-long conversation was taped by mutual agreement last September and provided to a friend for safekeeping, who then leaked it to TMZ.
Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows
WASHINGTON – Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows:
Friday’s Scoreboard
Friday’s Games
Toronto FC players hoping to build off the playoff buzz in the city
TORONTO – Toronto FC players have noticed the energy that has swept the city since the NBA’s Toronto Raptors returned to the post-season.
Ellis scores 12 of 29 in 4th, Nowitzki gets 22 as Mavs beat No. 1 Spurs 113-111, force Game 7
DALLAS – Monta Ellis scored 12 of his 29 points to lead a fourth-quarter comeback, Dirk Nowitzki added 22 and the Dallas Mavericks forced a seventh game in their first-round series with top-seeded San Antonio, beating the Spurs 113-111 on Friday night.
Musicians, athletes and TV stars pack the red carpet at Kentucky Derby
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Former figure skater Johnny Weir’s feathery white hat rose high above his head as he walked the red carpet at Churchill Downs, bringing his flair for fashion to the Kentucky Derby.
Raptors one win away from second round of playoffs and a date with Heat
TORONTO – To prepare his players for the biggest game of their lives, Raptors coach Dwane Casey borrowed from the 2011 NBA champion Dallas Mavericks.
NBA to appoint chief executive officer to supervise Los Angeles Clippers’ operations
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The NBA says it will appoint a chief executive officer to supervise the Los Angeles Clippers’ operations.
NBA to sell “We Are One” shirts; proceeds to anti-discrimination and tolerance organizations
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The NBA will begin selling merchandise that reads “We Are One,” the newly adopted slogan of the Los Angeles Clippers.