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With a Malaysian flag behind him, President Barack Obama speaks during a town hall meeting at Malaya University in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Sunday, April 27, 2014. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Obama blasts Clippers’ Sterling as ‘ignorant’ for ‘offensive racist statements’

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen (9) sits on the bench during overtime in Game 4 of an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder Saturday, April 26, 2014, in Memphis, Tenn. Oklahoma City won 92-89. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

OKC, Grizzlies putting in overtime this postseason

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers' LaMarcus Aldridge (12) celebrates with Robin Lopez, left, during the fourth quarter in Game 2 of an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Houston Rockets Wednesday, April 23, 2014, in Houston. Portland won 112-105. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Stars in trouble in NBA’s 1st round

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

Former NBA owner Michael Heisley dies at 77

By CLAY BAILEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 21, 2013, file photo, former Los Angeles Lakers player Earvin &quot;Magic&quot; Johnson arrives at a memorial service for Jerry Buss in Los Angeles. Johnson is calling upon NBA Commissioner Adam Silver to &quot;come down hard&quot; on Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling, who is alleged to have made racially charged comments. Johnson was a subject of the comments Sterling allegedly made on an audio recording obtained and released by TMZ. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon, File)

Magic: Sterling ‘shouldn’t own a team anymore’

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 17, 2010 file photo, Los Angeles Clippers team owner Donald Sterling watches his team play in Los Angeles. The NBA is investigating a report of an audio recording in which a man purported to be Sterling makes racist remarks while speaking to his girlfriend. NBA spokesman Mike Bass said in a statement Saturday, APril 26, 2014, that the league is in the process of authenticating the validity of the recording posted on TMZ's website. Bass called the comments &quot;disturbing and offensive.&quot; (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

NBA probing alleged recording of Clippers owner

By ANTONIO GONZALEZ - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 19, 2010, file photo, Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling looks on during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game between the Clippers and the Los Angeles Lakers in Los Angeles. The NBA is investigating a report of an audio recording in which a man purported to be Sterling makes racist remarks while speaking to his girlfriend. NBA spokesman Mike Bass said in a statement Saturday, APril 26, 2014, that the league is in the process of authenticating the validity of the recording posted on TMZ's website. Bass called the comments &quot;disturbing and offensive.&quot; (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok, File)

Many eyes on new NBA commissioner Adam Silver in wake of Donald Sterling’s alleged comments

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Friday’s Sports In Brief

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Quotes on alleged recording of Donald Sterling

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Miami Heat's LeBron James (6) grabs his neck after being elbowed by Charlotte Bobcats' Josh McRoberts during the second half in Game 2 of an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series, Wednesday, April 23, 2014, in Miami. The Heat defeated the Bobcats 101-97. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

LeBron James: ‘No room for Donald Sterling in NBA’

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge reacts after missing a basket on a fast break during the second half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets in Portland, Ore., Friday, April 25, 2014. Houston won 121-116.(AP Photo/Don Ryan)

Portland takes 2-1 advantage into Game 4

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Charlotte Bobcats' Al Jefferson (25) shoots over Miami Heat's Udonis Haslem (40) and Mario Chalmers (15) during the second half in Game 2 of an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series, Wednesday, April 23, 2014, in Miami. The Heat defeated the Bobcats 101-97. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

James, Heat look to go up 3-0 on feisty Bobcats

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 8, 2013 file photo, Michigan forward Mitch McGary (4) comes down with the rebound as Louisville guard/forward Wayne Blackshear (20) looks on during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game in Atlanta. McGary is entering the NBA draft, saying he had little choice after testing positive for marijuana during the NCAA tournament. &quot;I am ready to move on to the next stage in my life and enter the NBA draft,&quot; the 6-foot-10 McGary said in a statement released by the school Friday, April 25, 2014. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

McGary tests positive for marijuana, heads to NBA

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks forward Mike Scott, left, and guard Jeff Teague, center, chase a loose ball with Indiana Pacers forward Paul George, right, in the second half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series on Thursday, April 24, 2014, in Atlanta. The Hawks won 98-85. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

NBA will consider giving refs more replay rights

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Russell, Calhoun, Summitt, Lapchick to be honored

Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant gets his ankle treated during practice Friday, April 25, 2014, in Memphis, Tenn. The Thunder face the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday in Game 4 of their opening-round NBA basketball playoff series. The Grizzlies lead the series 2-1. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Thunder optimistic despite trailing Memphis 2-1

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 27, 2013, file photo, Georgetown's Markel Starks, center, is caught between Connecticut's Ryan Boatright, left, Niels Giffey, rear center, and DeAndre Daniels, right, after Boatright blocked Starks' shot attempt during an NCAA college basketball game in Storrs, Conn. The university announced Friday, April 25, 2014, that Daniels has filed the necessary paperwork with the NBA and will forgo his senior season of eligibility. The school says guard Boatright will return next season. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)

UConn’s Daniels off to NBA, Boatright staying

By PAT EATON-ROBB - Associated Press

Miami Heat's LeBron James (6) grabs his neck after being elbowed by Charlotte Bobcats' Josh McRoberts during the second half in Game 2 of an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series, Wednesday, April 23, 2014, in Miami. The Heat defeated the Bobcats 101-97. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

LeBron taking a beating, and Heat not happy

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press