Key dates in dispute over sale of Los Angeles Clippers

Here is a timeline of developments in the move to sell the Los Angeles Clippers to former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer.

April 25 — Recordings emerge and quickly spread of team owner Donald Sterling denouncing his young girlfriend for bringing black men to Clippers games.

April 29 — Sterling gets a lifetime ban and $2.5 million fine from NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, who called the remarks hateful and deeply offensive.

May 12 — Sterling tells CNN he's not a racist and apologizes for his remarks then starts fresh firestorm with disparaging comment about Magic Johnson and HIV.

May 13 — Shelly Sterling tells NBC's "Today" show that she fears Donald Sterling is in early stages of dementia.

May 29 — Shelly Sterling reaches agreement to sell the team for $2 billion to Ballmer. She says she has the authority under the family trust after two doctors found her 80-year-old husband had symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.

June 4 — Donald Sterling agrees to sign off on sale.

June 9 — Donald Sterling pulls support for deal, vows long court fight to keep team.

July 7 — Probate court trial begins on legality of sale.

July 8-9 — Donald Sterling gives caustic, combative testimony during trial, shouting at lawyers for both sides and saying Shelly Sterling duped him. He calls her a pig when she tries to approach him after her testimony.

July 28 — Probate judge rules against Donald Sterling, says deal to sell team can go forward.