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In this April 12, 2010 file photo, Philadelphia 76ers basketball coach Eddie Jordan reacting to a foul call in the in the second half of an NBA game against the Miami Heat in Philadelphia. Jordan and Rutgers hope to put the finishing touches on a contract that will allow him to start the process of healing the Scarlet Knights' basketball program. (AP Photo/Michael Perez, File)

Eddie Jordan to reportedly be new Rutgers coach

Tom Canavan, AP Sports Writer
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers is turning to one of its greatest players to lead the basketball program past an embarrassing coaching scandal and into its future with the Big Ten Conference.
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Brittney Griner, left, shakes hands with WNBA President Laurel J. Richie after the Phoenix Mercury selected Griner as the No. 1 pick in the WNBA basketball draft, Monday, April 15, 2013, in Bristol, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Griner is No. 1 pick in WNBA Draft

Doug Ferguson, Associated Press
BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) - Brittney Griner left an indelible mark on women's college basketball. Now she's ready to take on the pros...
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Former NBA player Julius Erving arrives at the 2010 ESPY Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on July 14, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

New 'Dr. J' documentary to air in June

Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — An upcoming documentary will look at the life and career of Julius Erving, on the 30th anniversary of his only NBA championship.
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In this Nov. 26, 2012, file photo, rap mogul and Brooklyn Nets minority owner Jay-Z and his wife, Beyonce, watch an NBA basketball game between the Nets and the New York Knicks at Barclays Center in New York. Jay -Z is selling his stake in the Nets so he can become certified as a player agent, possibly before the end of the season. The process is underway, with paperwork already filed, a person with knowledge of the details said Wednesday, April 10, 2013. NBA rules prevent anyone from being involved in ownership and player representation. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)

As Jay-Z sells, Nets losing minor owner, big name

Brian Mahoney, Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) - The Brooklyn Nets are losing one of their biggest names as they prepare for the playoffs...
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Carmelo Anthony #7 of the New York Knicks in action against the Los Angeles Clippers during their game at Madison Square Garden on February 10, 2013 in New York City.  (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Carmelo Anthony tops NBA's jersey sales list

Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) - Anthony took over the No. 1 spot on the league's sales list Tuesday, moving past MVP LeBron James and becoming the first Knicks player at the top since the first list was released in 2001-02...
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CBS broadcaster Jim Nance talks to former NBA player Gary Payton during the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announcement ceremony at Marriott Marquis on April 8, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images for Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame)

Gary Payton, Bernard King among new NBA Hall of Fame class inductees

Jim O'Connell, Associated Press
ATLANTA (AP) - The inductions will take place in Springfield, Mass., on Sept. 8...
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In this May 6, 2010, file photo, Rutgers athletic director Tim Pernetti, right, presents Mike Rice with a jersey after Rice was introduced as the school's men's basketball coach during a news conference in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz, File)

Rutgers athletic director reportedly fired amid player abuse scandal

Tom Canavan, AP Sports Writer
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (AP) — A person familiar with the decision says Tim Pernetti is out as Rutgers athletic director.
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Al Roker and Michelle Obama (Courtesy: TODAY)

Al Roker, Michelle Obama bust a move

TODAY
TODAY - TODAY host Al Roker and the first lady were a hit as they cooked and danced together at the annual White House Easter Egg Roll...
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Former Los Angeles Lakers guard Javaris Crittenton (R) appears in Los Angeles Superior Court for an extradition hearing with his attorney Brian Steel August 31, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. The hearing wasin connection with a warrant from Atlanta charging him with murdering a 22-year-old woman. (Photo by Al Seib-Pool/Getty Images)

Ex-NBA player indicted on murder, gang charges

Adam Howard
ATLANTA (AP) - Former NBA player Javaris Crittenton has been indicted on charges of murder and gang activity...
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Mark Cuban (Photo by Christian Peterson/Getty Images) & Brittney Griner (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

NBA owner Mark Cuban says he’s willing to draft Brittney Griner

Associated Press
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban says he would consider drafting Baylor All-American Brittney Griner...
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