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Federal judge shuts press out of courtroom at Sayfullo Saipov death penalty trial

NEW YORK — The judge presiding over Sayfullo Saipov’s death penalty trial shut reporters out of the courtroom on Tuesday.

Tribune News Service · Feb 21, 2023

LeBron’s Record-Breaking Moment Will Be Fit for a King. Kareem’s? It Was, Um, Cute.

James needs just 36 points to eclipse Abdul-Jabbar’s scoring record, a moment that will come soon—and with considerably more pomp and circumstance than in 1984.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 6, 2023

Helene Elliott: Gary Bettman doesn't care if fans hate him. Why his NHL reign has lasted 30 years.

Gary Bettman made a name for himself in the 1980s as the NBA's general counsel and third-in-command, the sharp, young lawyer who created the league's salary cap. Working alongside Commissioner David Stern, Bettman helped stabilize the NBA and transform it into a star-centric league watched by a global audience.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 31, 2023

Gerald Stern, prize-winning and lyrical poet, dies at 97

Stern was one of the country's most loved and respected poets who wrote with spirited melancholy and earthly humor about his childhood, Judaism, mortality and the wonders of the contemplative life.

WEKU · Oct 30, 2022

Gerald Stern, prize-winning and lyrical poet, dies at 97

Prize-winning poet Gerald Stern has died

The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2022

Seattle wants an NBA team, but will the league play ball?

SEATTLE — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee presided over a meeting of Clippers and Portland Trail Blazers captains at midcourt before tipoff Monday evening as Lenny Wilkens, the coach of Seattle's lone NBA championship team in 1979, found his courtside seat. On the outer edge of the temporary court inside this…

Los Angeles Times · Oct 7, 2022

Inside the ‘Special Relationship’ Between a Commissioner and a Legend

To Adam Silver, Bill Russell was more than just the game’s greatest champion. He was also a close confidant and friend.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 16, 2022

Tim Donaghy returns to spotlight in Netflix documentary — but something’s missing

Netflix doc about ex-NBA referee’s gambling scandal doesn’t include best-selling author’s work

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 6, 2022

People on the move: key North East appointments and promotions of the week

Firms welcoming new arrivals and making promotions include Crafter's Companion, Vertu Motors, WilliamsAli and Byggfakta

Birmingham Post · Jun 13, 2022

Jokic's NBA MVP a win for hoops-crazed nations outside US

There’s no denying the international flavor when it comes to the NBA elite with Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic poised to become the fourth straight foreign-born player to capture the league's MVP award when it's announced

The Independent UK · May 11, 2022