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TBS drops appeal of ruling regarding sale of Atlanta Hawks, Atlanta Thrashers
Turner Broadcasting System has dropped its appeal of a judge’s order that required the company to pay a Texas businessman $281 million over the sale of the Atlanta Hawks and Thrashers.
Denver Nuggets hire Toronto Raptors executive Masai Ujiri as general manager
Former Nuggets international scout Masai Ujiri has been named the team’s new executive vice president of basketball operations.
Miami Heat sign second-round pick Da’Sean Butler
Former West Virginia star Da’Sean Butler has signed with the Miami Heat, becoming the team’s 18th player under contract going into training camp.
U.S. survives Brazil as Barbosa misses at end
The United States survived its first tough test at the world championship, edging Brazil 70-68 on Monday when Leandro Barbosa’s shot rattled out at the buzzer.
Michael Jordan son’s partying under probe in Las Vegas
Nevada gambling regulators are investigating MGM Resorts International after Michael Jordan’s underage son bragged on Twitter about partying at a nightclub on the Las Vegas Strip.
Durant leads U.S. past Slovenia at FIBA worlds
Kevin Durant’s shooting and Kevin Love’s strength sent the United States to a 2-0 start in the world championship.
U.S. has little issue in worlds opener vs. Croatia
Kevin Durant scored 14 points and got the United States started on a dominant second-quarter stretch in a 106-78 victory over Croatia on Saturday in its opening game at the world championship.
2010 World Championship: FIBA rejects Greece appeals on Antonis Fotsis, Sofoklis Schortsanitis suspensions
Basketball’s governing body has rejected Greece’s appeal of two player suspensions stemming from a brawl in a game against Serbia.
Patrick Ewing Jr. signs with New York Knicks
Patrick Ewing Jr. is back with the team where his father became famous. The team says the former Georgetown star signed with the New York Knicks as a free agent Friday
NBA suspends players Brandon Rush, Tyreke Evans, Kenny Hasbrouck
The NBA has suspended Brandon Rush of the Indiana Pacers, Tyreke Evans of the Sacramento Kings and Kenny Hasbrouck of the Miami Heat for separate incidents.
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