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NBA opens new league office in Moscow
September 10, 2010The National Basketball Association (NBA) has opened a new office in Moscow as part of its ongoing effort to bring the NBA closer to its growing fanbase in Russia and Eastern Europe. The announcement was made today in Moscow by NBA Deputy Commissioner and COO Adam Silver.
NBA opens league office in Moscow
September 10, 2010The NBA has opened an office in Russia, shortly after approving Mikhail Prokorov as owner of the New Jersey Nets. New Jersey Nets - National Basketball Association - United States - Russia - New Jersey
Basketball: US into last four
September 10, 2010NBA star Kevin Durant has helped guide the US national basketball team into the semifinals of the FIBA World Championships in Turkey.Durant scored 33 points to help his side beat Russia 89-79 in their quarterfinal.The US will...
NBA opens office in Moscow
September 10, 2010The NBA has opened an office in Russia, shortly after approving Mikhail Prokorov as owner of the New Jersey Nets. Deputy commissioner Adam Silver made the announcement Thursday, saying the league wanted to move closer to its fan base in Russia and Eastern Europe. Former NBC Universal executive Egor Borisov also was hired as vice president of development for the region.
NBA player feels hurt by swastika painted on mural
September 10, 2010A Sacramento Kings basketball player says he feels hurt that someone would paint a swastika on a mural featuring his likeness. Omri Casspi told the Sacramento Bee on Thursday that it's hurtful to think there are still people who do such a thing in 2010. The... Sacramento Kings - NBA - National Basketball Association - Basketball - Sports
NBA to open office in Moscow
September 10, 2010MOSCOW, Sept. 9 (UPI) -- The NBA, which recently accepted a Russian as a team owner, said Thursday it is opening an office in Moscow. Moscow - Russia - Administrative Regions - National Basketball Association - NBA
Former NBA player convicted of fraud
September 10, 2010BOSTON, Sept. 9 (UPI) -- A former NCAA and NBA basketball player was convicted on fraud charges involving $700,000 in business loans he spent on himself, U.S. authorities said. National Basketball Association - NBA - United States - Basketball - sport
Basketball player hurt by swastika on mural
September 10, 2010An Israeli professional basketball player says he feels hurt that someone would paint a swastika on a mural featuring his likeness. Omri Casspi told the Sacramento Bee on Thursday that it's hurtful to think there are still people who do such a thing in 2010. The Bee reached Casspi, who plays for the Sacramento Kings, at his family home in Yavne, Israel.
NBA opens office in Moscow
September 10, 2010NBA opens office in Moscow
NBA Opens Moscow Office to Grow Brand - The Moscow Times
September 10, 2010 The Moscow Times | NBA Opens Moscow Office to Grow Brand The Moscow Times Prokhorov, a basketball enthusiast, finalized a deal to purchase the NBA's New Jersey Nets earlier this year and he also sponsors several college teams. ... Nets to Make Stop in Russia to Help Boost NBA Ties The New Jersey Nets are coming to a country near you NBA opens office in Moscow |
