Commentary on Sterling ban and NBA privacy clash
The author questions the NBA’s lifetime ban on Donald Sterling arguing the move centers on viral private remarks rather than the real history of housing discrimination lawsuits tied to Sterling. They note owners and players pushed removal for years but actions were driven by embarrassment and privacy invasion rather than ethics alone.
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Chiefs eye No 23 pick in looming draft
Chiefs general manager John Dorsey discusses rebuilding after going 11-5 and making the playoffs, moving to Kansas City with 22 picks to go, and addressing depth at safety and wide receiver after free agency losses.
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Mickelson pushes Wells Fargo bid amid Holmes surge
Phil Mickelson carded 63 to stay within two of leader J B Holmes at Quail Hollow as Holmes fired a 66 to seize a one stroke edge over Martin Flores. Gary Woodland shot 68 to sit at 5 under 211, while Flores also made a late bogey ensure final pairing with Holmes. Mayweather defended welterweight titles after a 12 round decision over Marcos Maidana.
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Lewis and Lee tied for lead at North Texas LPGA Shootout
Stacy Lewis and Meena Lee shared the 54 hole lead at 9 under after three rounds in Irving Texas. Lewis, the world third ranked player, shot a 69 despite missing several makable putts before finishing even with Lee.
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Sadler wins Talladega Nationwide shootout in calmer finish
Elliott Sadler claimed his 10th Nationwide Series victory after a nine minute track clean up and a three lap shootout at Talladega. He held off a pack surge on the restart to secure his first Talladega win and first since 2012 with Joe Gibbs Racing. Chris Buescher finished second and Regan Smith third.
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NBA to appoint Clippers CEO amid Sterling case
The NBA said it will appoint a chief executive to supervise the Los Angeles Clippers' operations following the lifetime ban and $2.5 million fine against Clippers owner Donald Sterling over racist comments. The move aims to address governance after Sterling faced league sanctions and pressure to sell the team.
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Soened Kansas City Area Sports Schedule Card
Soened. Kansas University hosts Texas Tech at 1 p.m. Softball travels to Texas for a 1 p.m. game. Free State High School boys golf competes at the Olathe North Invitational at 3 p.m. Girls soccer plays Olathe East at 6 30 p.m. Lawrence High Royals face Detroit at 1 10 p.m. in San Diego with a 9 10 p.m. kickoff. Sporting Kansas City meets Columbus at 3 p.m.
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Kentucky Derby TV debut as Hill Gail wins in 1952
CBS becomes first network to televise the Kentucky Derby with Hill Gale winning by two lengths over Sub Fleet. Jockey Eddie Arcaro achieves a record fifth Derby, trainer Ben A Jones ties record with six Derby wins. In 1968 the St. Louis Hawks announce relocation to Atlanta for the 1968 69 season.
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