The latest legal fallout from Derek Boogaard’s death

"He didn't die just for nothing," his mother said.

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Report: NBA, union optimistic about finalizing Collective Bargaining Agreement in next several weeks

The clock is ticking toward Dec. 15, when either NBA owners or the National Basketball Players Association can opt out of the Collective Bargaining Agreement effective July 1. Even if that happens, that’d leave plenty of time to negotiate a new deal before games are missed. But why induce all that panic if you can […]

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Derrick Rose’s accuser testifies she passed out drunk or drugged on night of alleged rape, defendants’ lawyer requests she stop crying

A woman accusing NBA star Derrick Rose and two friends of gang-rape testified Thursday in the trial of her $21.5 million lawsuit against the New York Knicks player, who appeared in court for the first time.

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Looks like Tkachuk will start season with Flames

Will they burn a year off of his rookie deal, though?

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Dwyane Wade: LeBron James can’t pass Michael Jordan

LeBron James has made no secret about his motivation: chasing Michael Jordan. Could the Cavaliers star ever surpass His Airness? Dwyane Wade, via Nick Friedell of ESPN: “No, it’s not possible,” Wade told ESPN with a laugh. “It’s not possible.” “The only thing you can do is tie it,” Wade said. Wade, a close friend […]

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51 Questions: Is Harrison Barnes ready to be a primary option?

We continue PBT’s 2016-17 NBA preview series, 51 Questions. For the past few weeks, and through the start of the NBA season, we tackle 51 questions we cannot wait to see answered during the upcoming NBA season. We will delve into one almost every day between now and the start of the season. Today: Is […]

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‘Phil Kessel is a Stanley Cup champion!’ — President Obama welcomes Penguins to White House (Video)

Also worked in an Evgeni Malkin flip phone zinger.

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