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Michael Jackson’s Indiana hometown working on plans to name school after the King of Pop
GARY, Ind. – Plans are in the works to name a school after Michael Jackson in the late pop star’s Indiana hometown.
CBS event looks back at civil rights, forward at new business opportunities
NEW YORK, N.Y. – A CBS News event Thursday marking the 50th anniversary of civil rights legislation is both a look back at history and a glimpse into future business opportunities for a broadcast news division.
After LeBron went home, Stamkos understands but ignores Leafs speculation
TORONTO – LeBron James going home to play for the Cleveland Cavaliers led to speculation about whether a star NHL player might do the same in the near future.
Toronto Raptors to hold part of pre-season training camp in Vancouver
TORONTO – Head coach Dwane Casey and the Toronto Raptors will head to Vancouver for a portion of their pre-season training camp the club announced on Wednesday.
Argos, Maple Leafs Sports & Entertainment partner on new practice facility
TORONTO – The issues of ownership and playing at BMO Field remain unresolved but the Toronto Argonauts and Maple Leafs Sports & Entertainment are at least business associates.
On The Clock: Cavs sign rookie Andrew Wiggins; No. 1 overall pick can’t be traded for 30 days
CLEVELAND – Andrew Wiggins has an NBA home. Maybe a temporary one.
Person close to situation: Bon Jovi group studied Toronto sites; to meet with NY developers
BUFFALO, N.Y. – A Buffalo Bills prospective ownership group that includes rocker Jon Bon Jovi has conducted a feasibility study into buying the NFL franchise and building a stadium in Toronto, a person close to the situation said.
Seth Rogen surprised that North Korea is angry at his new film due in October
MONTREAL – Seth Rogen breaks into his trademark laugh when he’s asked if he’s sought Dennis Rodman’s help in smoothing things over with North Korea because of his latest film.
Trade talk requires Kevin Love to withdraw from Team USA basketball
Kevin Love still doesn’t know where he will play next season, his NBA future hanging in the air while a seldom-used league rule complicates a potential trade to Cleveland.
Byron Scott says he is the Los Angeles Lakers’ new coach, but team won’t confirm
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – The Los Angeles Lakers have waited nearly three months to hire a new coach, and they’re apparently making Byron Scott wait a few more days.
Judge rules against Clippers owner Donald Sterling, allows $2B team sale to ex-Microsoft CEO
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – A judge ruled against Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling on Monday in his attempt to block the $2 billion sale of the Los Angeles Clippers to former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer.
Clippers owner Donald Sterling loses in court, judge allows $2B team sale to ex-Microsoft CEO
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Embattled Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling lost his attempt to block the $2 billion sale of the team to former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer.
NBA referee Violet Palmer to marry longtime female partner in Los Angeles
Violet Palmer made her biggest call yet: The NBA referee will marry her partner of 20 years on Friday.
Michigan man with genetic disorder sues Shaquille O’Neal, saying ex-NBA star mocked his selfie
MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – A Michigan man who has a rare genetic disorder that affects his facial features is suing former NBA star Shaquille O’Neal and two others for mocking a selfie he posted online.
Pospisil, Raonic, Johnson advance to Citi Open quarter-finals in Washington
WASHINGTON – Vancouver’s Vasek Pospisil got the best of Tomas Berdych — again.
Katy Perry and Stevie Wonder join Obama for White House celebration honouring Special Olympics
WASHINGTON – Singers Katy Perry and Stevie Wonder joined other A-list celebrities, world-famous athletes and American legends who donned their best suits and gowns Thursday as President Barack Obama hosted a White House celebration honouring the Special Olympics.
Ohio lawmaker proposes license plate celebrating LeBron James’ homecoming
CLEVELAND – An Ohio lawmaker wants to give the state’s motorists the chance to score a license plate honouring LeBron James.
Pacers’ Paul George has surgery to repair 2 broken bones in lower leg
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Indiana Pacers All-Star Paul George has undergone successful surgery on his broken right leg and is expected to remain in the hospital for about three days.
Braves: Longtime SuperStation broadcaster Pete Van Wieren dies at 69 after battling cancer
ATLANTA – Pete Van Wieren, the bespectacled broadcaster who was part of the landmark team that carried Atlanta Braves games throughout the nation on Ted Turner’s “SuperStation,” died Saturday after a battle with cancer, the team said. He was 69.
LeBron James and sons pitch in on rehab of Akron home for reality TV series
AKRON, Ohio – LeBron James and his two sons are getting their hands dirty in helping to rehab a house in the NBA star’s Akron hometown.
Spurs hire WNBA star Becky Hammon as an assistant in move hailed by many as step for women
As a 5-foot-6 point guard, decorated WNBA veteran Becky Hammon has never had the experience of shattering a backboard with a dunk.
Former NBA executive Grunwald named director of athletics at McMaster
HAMILTON – McMaster University has hired former NBA executive Glen Grunwald as its new director of athletics and recreation.
Report: Deal in place to send Love to Cavs for Canadians Wiggins, Bennett
The Minnesota Timberwolves have reached an agreement in principle to send all-star forward Kevin Love to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Canadians Andrew Wiggins and Anthony Bennett and a protected 2015 first-round draft pick, according to a report from Yahoo Sports.
People with knowledge of deal to AP: Cavs, Wolves agree to trade involving Love, Wiggins
LeBron James and Kevin Love won Olympic gold medals together. They’re about to team up again, this time to try and end Cleveland’s 50-year championship drought.