News archive: Wednesday, April 30, 2014
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NBA awards
Los Angeles Clippers guard Jamal Crawford has won the NBA's Sixth Man Award for the second time in his career, according to sources familiar with the voting.
Suspensions & fines
Dallas Mavericks' forward-center DeJuan Blair has been suspended one game without pay for kicking center Tiago Splitter of the San Antonio Spurs in the head.
Execs and owners
Boxing superstar Floyd Mayweather said he has interest in buying the Clippers, hours after NBA commissioner Adam Silver banned owner Donald Sterling for life.
NBA rumors
In a move that suggests that Steve Kerr is close to taking the Knicks’ head coaching job, Bill Cartwright has emerged as Kerr’s first lieutenant.
Coaches
Assistant coach Darren Erman was fired earlier this month for secretly recording conversations in coaches' meetings and meetings between coaches and players.
NBA games
It took a fraction of a second for the Memphis Grizzlies to take control of their first-round series with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
NBA games
John Wall finished with 24 points, Nene scored 20, and the Wizards beat the Chicago Bulls 75-69 on Tuesday to clinch their first-round series in five games.
NBA games
DeAndre Jordan had 25 points, a playoff career high, and 18 rebounds while Chris Paul scored 20 points as the Clippers took a 3-2 lead in the 1st-round series.
News
The NBA corrected an official’s call for the second time in the first-round series between the Rockets and Trail Blazers.
NCAA news:
Pittsburgh Panthers backup center Derrick Randall was suspended indefinitely Tuesday after he was arrested on suspicion of DUI.