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Redskins’ letters to senators: Football team’s nickname is ‘respectful’
WASHINGTON – Washington Redskins president Bruce Allen said in a letter to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid on Saturday that the pro football team’s nickname is “respectful” toward Native Americans.
Ibaka: Thunder can play better with or without him vs. San Antonio
OKLAHOMA CITY – Serge Ibaka walked slowly and carefully, but without a limp, before facing reporters Saturday afternoon.
Saturday’s Scoreboard
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Sunday’s Games
Injured Thunder forward Serge Ibaka to start Game 3
OKLAHOMA CITY – Thunder coach Scott Brooks said forward Serge Ibaka will start Game 3 of the Western Conference finals Sunday night.
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Heat 1 win away from trip back to NBA Finals, top Pacers 102-90 in Game 4 of East title series
MIAMI – LeBron James had 32 points and 10 rebounds, Chris Bosh added 25 points and the Miami Heat moved one win away from a return trip to the NBA Finals with a 102-90 win over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night.
MLSE boss Leiweke said organization not closing door on Argos at BMO Field
TORONTO – Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment isn’t closing the door on the CFL or the Toronto Argonauts.
Donald Sterling responds to NBA, which still plans June 3 hearing to consider his ownership
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Donald Sterling is arguing that the NBA has no right to take the Los Angeles Clippers away from him in his response to the league, even as his estranged wife says he has authorized her to sell the franchise.
Westbrook scores 40, leads Thunder past Spurs 105-92 to tie series
OKLAHOMA CITY – Russell Westbrook had 40 points and 10 assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the San Antonio Spurs 105-92 on Tuesday night to tie the Western Conference finals at two games apiece.
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Sterling fights to keep basketball team, NBA plans June 3 hearing to consider his ownership
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Donald Sterling and the National Basketball Association are headed toward a hearing that will determine if he remains owner of the Los Angeles Clippers.
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Brampton, Ont’s Tyler Ennis part of bumper crop of Canadians in NBA draft
TORONTO – Two years ago Tyler Ennis was at the Air Canada Centre practising as part of a national men’s basketball team camp. He was still a kid, going into his senior year of high school.
AP Source: Shelly Sterling reviewing multiple bids up to $2B for Los Angeles Clippers
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – An individual with knowledge of negotiations to sell the Los Angeles Clippers says attorneys and bankers are reviewing multiple bids and have not yet selected a winning bidder.
Thursday’s Scoreboard
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Spurs rout Thunder 117-89 to take 3-2 in Western Conference finals
SAN ANTONIO – Tim Duncan had 22 points and 12 rebounds, Manu Ginobili scored 19 points and the San Antonio Spurs rolled to a 117-89 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night to take a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference finals.
Shelly Sterling agrees to sell Clippers to former Microsoft CEO for $2B
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Shelly Sterling has informed the NBA of her deal with Steve Ballmer to purchase the Los Angeles Clippers, but the league isn’t ready to call off next week’s owners hearing just yet.
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Heat return to NBA Finals for 4th consecutive season, blow out Pacers 117-92 for East title
MIAMI – The Miami Heat are headed to the NBA Finals for the fourth straight season.
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Saturday’s Games
Spurs beat Thunder in overtime to advance to NBA Finals
OKLAHOMA CITY – The San Antonio Spurs are back in the NBA Finals, beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 112-107 in overtime on Saturday night in Game 6 to set up a rematch with the Miami Heat.
Philadelphia Inquirer co-owner Lewis Katz among 7 killed in fiery Massachusetts plane crash
BEDFORD, Mass. – Philadelphia Inquirer co-owner Lewis Katz was killed along with six other people in a fiery plane crash in Massachusetts, just days after reaching a deal that many hoped would end months of infighting at the newspaper and restore it to its former glory.
Philadelphia Inquirer co-owner among 7 killed in fiery Massachusetts plane crash
BEDFORD, Mass. – Philadelphia Inquirer co-owner Lewis Katz was killed along with six other people in a fiery plane crash in Massachusetts, just days after reaching a deal that many hoped would end months of infighting at the newspaper and help restore it to its former glory.