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New York Knicks will pay Phil Jackson $24M to leave franchise

The New York Knicks are reportedly parting ways with team president Phil Jackson Wednesday after a series of subpar seasons, but owner James Dolan will still have to shell out a small fortune to cover the remainder of Jackson’s contract.

New York Knicks will pay Phil Jackson $24M to leave franchise

The New York Knicks are reportedly parting ways with team president Phil Jackson Wednesday after a series of subpar seasons, but owner James Dolan will still have to shell out a small fortune to cover the remainder of Jackson’s contract.

Nissan's Infiniti courts NBA's Stephen Curry

Japanese automaker Nissan Motor's premium brand Infiniti will announce a marketing agreement with U.S. basketball star Stephen Curry on Wednesday, according to a company statement seen by Reuters.

Facebook adds Champions League games in live sports push

Facebook will livestream several games from the European “Champions League” soccer tournament this fall as part of an agreement with television rights holder Fox Sports, in the social media company’s latest effort to ramp up its live programming offerings.

Under Armour names new president, reorganizes leadership

Under Armour named a new chief operating officer and reorganized its leadership to emphasize digital efforts on Tuesday, days after top rival Nike took similar action amid intense competition in the sports apparel marketplace.

Under Armour names new president, reorganizes leadership

Under Armour named a new chief operating officer and reorganized its leadership to emphasize digital efforts on Tuesday, days after top rival Nike took similar action amid intense competition in the sports apparel marketplace.

Supreme Court to hear NJ sports gambling ban challenge

The U.S. Supreme Court said Tuesday it will hear New Jersey’s challenge of the federal ban against sports betting, in a case that could have broader implications for the future legality of sports wagers nationwide.

Supreme Court to hear NJ sports gambling ban challenge

The U.S. Supreme Court said Tuesday it will hear New Jersey’s challenge of the federal ban against sports betting, in a case that could have broader implications for the future legality of sports wagers nationwide.

Thunder's Westbrook named NBA MVP

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook was named the Most Valuable Player of the 2016-17 campaign on Monday at the NBA's inaugural awards show.