While the vast majority of sporting events take place without incident, high-profile exceptions in recent years have spread unease.
Tag: National Basketball Assn
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In Philadelphia, Chinatown’s Champions Fear New Arena for 76ers
Chinatowns in the United States and Canada have long been squeezed by development projects. Will a proposed arena in Philadelphia’s struggling downtown be the next?
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Herbert Kohl, Former Wisconsin Senator and Milwaukee Bucks Owner, Dies at 88
A member of the family that founded Kohl’s department stores, he guarded federal budgets as a U.S. senator while spending lavishly to revive the N.B.A. team he owned.
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Bought as an N.B.A. Team, the Mavericks Are Being Sold as Much More
Pro sports franchises are increasingly providing much of their value as anchors for larger business enterprises, including entertainment complexes.
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Dallas Mavericks Sale Reflects Growing Links Between Pro Sports and Gambling
The proposed purchase of the N.B.A.’s Dallas Mavericks by a casino operator is the latest sign of how fully leagues have embraced the gaming world.