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Clippers Sale Claims Attention As NBA Inches Toward Finals Rematch

The Eastern and Western Conference finals are underway in the NBA. Meanwhile, the league has announced its agreement with Shelly Sterling to sell the LA Clippers to former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer.

Clippers Sale Claims Attention As NBA Inches Toward Finals Rematch

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U.S. Men's Soccer Team Tries To Jell Before World Cup

In one month, the U.S. Men's national soccer team plays Ghana, in the first of three tough opening round games at the World Cup in Brazil. A pre-World Cup camp opened this week at Stanford University.

U.S. Men's Soccer Team Tries To Jell Before World Cup

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NFL Draft To Begin, Houston Texans Have No. 1 Pick

The annual NFL draft of players starts Thursday with the first round at New York's Radio City Music Hall. The Houston Texans, by virtue of their 2-14 record last season, will have the first pick.

NFL Draft To Begin, Houston Texans Have No. 1 Pick

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Sterling Expected To Fight Forced Sale Of LA Clippers

It's been more than a week since the Donald Sterling scandal erupted. The NBA players union, legal experts and others say anything short of a Sterling exile could have long-term consequences.

Sterling Expected To Fight Forced Sale Of LA Clippers

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Donald Sterling Banned For Life From NBA, Fined $2.5 Million

NBA commissioner Adam Silver announced that Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling is banned for life from the league. The decision, coupled with a $2.5 million fine, comes in the wake of Sterling's racist remarks.

Donald Sterling Banned For Life From NBA, Fined $2.5 Million

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NBA To Address Racial Rant Allegedly Made By Clippers Owner

Donald Sterling is said to be on a tape that was released to the media in which he allegedly made racist comments. The NBA is investigating whether it is Sterling on the tape.

NBA To Address Racial Rant Allegedly Made By Clippers Owner

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NBA Weighs Penalties After Sterling's Alleged Race Remarks Surface

Controversy is swirling around racist comments allegedly made by Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling. The NBA is exploring its potential responses as it investigates the allegations.

NBA Weighs Penalties After Sterling's Alleged Race Remarks Surface

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Northwestern Players To Vote On Historic Union Question

Football players at Northwestern University are scheduled to vote Friday on whether to unionize. The outcome of the vote won't be revealed until an appeal by the university is heard.

Northwestern Players To Vote On Historic Union Question

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NCAA Directors Decide To Allow More Freedom To Wealthier Schools

Major changes are expected for the NCAA, whose board meets Thursday. Directors will consider giving the five power conferences more autonomy, as well as changing the way scholarships are administered.

NCAA Directors Decide To Allow More Freedom To Wealthier Schools

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NBA's Regular Season Ends Wednesday, NHL Playoffs Begin

The National Hockey League playoffs start Wednesday night, and the National Basketball Association playoffs begin Saturday. We run down the post-season picture for both sports.

NBA's Regular Season Ends Wednesday, NHL Playoffs Begin

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Napier's 22 Points Helps UConn Beat Kentucky In Men's Final

Connecticut has won its second men's NCAA basketball title in four years. Senior Shabazz Napier scored 22 points. The Huskies beat the Kentucky Wildcats 60-54 Monday night in Arlington, Texas.

Napier's 22 Points Helps UConn Beat Kentucky In Men's Final

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In NCAA Finals, Two Recent Champions On Unlikely Rides

The Kentucky Wildcats and the Connecticut Huskies take the court in Monday's NCAA men's college basketball final. NPR's Tom Goldman talks to Melissa Block about what to watch for in the game.

In NCAA Finals, Two Recent Champions On Unlikely Rides

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Kentucky Wildcats To Play UConn Huskies In NCAA Final

The top-two men's college basketball teams play for the championship Monday night in Dallas. Eighth-seeded Kentucky will face seventh-seeded UConn. Neither team was even in the tournament last year.

Kentucky Wildcats To Play UConn Huskies In NCAA Final

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