LeBron James: Malingering, pampered star, or victim of the silent, pervasive racism that prevails in America each day? Well, that escalated quickly. Somebody turns up the heat in an arena to brick pizza oven levels, a guy gets a cramp that won’t quit, and suddenly he’s poster man for everything in the world that’s soft, […]
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NBA: Johnson reacts strongly to Sterling
LOS ANGELES (AP) — NBA Hall of Famer Magic Johnson says Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling has badly outdated views about minorities and is shockingly ignorant about HIV and AIDS for such a prominent public figure. “He’s living in the stone ages,” Johnson said in an interview that aired Tuesday with CNN’s Anderson Cooper, […]
NBA bans Clippers owner for life
NEW YORK — 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 a recorded conversation. Commissioner Adam Silver said he will try to force the controversial owner to sell his franchise. Sterling has also been fined $2.5 million, and Silver […]
Celtics stun, cage Bobcats
BOSTON (AP) — Avery Bradley scored 22 points, Phil Pressey had a career-high 13 assists and the Boston Celtics held off a late surge by the Charlotte Bobcats for a 106-103 win that snapped a nine-game losing streak on Friday night. Boston led 104-103 before Jared Sullinger made two free throws with 2.5 seconds left. […]
Celtics drop another as Grizzlies prevail
BOSTON (AP) — The Memphis Grizzlies may have missed Marc Gasol’s inside defense. His absence certainly didn’t hurt their scoring in the paint. Jerryd Bayless scored 22 points and Mike Conley had 14 with nine assists to propel the Grizzlies to a 100-93 win over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night. Playing their second straight […]