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NBA playoffs 2012: Postseason news and notes

The National Basketball Association season that almost never was is about to head into the home stretch, i.e. the playoffs. Here are some postseason facts and figures.
Five worst labor disputes in sports

The NFL isn't known for striking. In fact, it hasn’t had a major interruption in play since 1987, which may be the reason for its continued popularity, says New York University professor of sports management Robert Boland. As the NFL faces its first labor dispute in decades, here is a look back at the five worst shutdowns in US sports history.
NFL lockout: five reasons Super Bowl could be last pro football of 2011

Reality is about to hit football fans hard. Owners and players must agree to a new collective bargaining agreement by March 4, or the owners will lock out the players. Here are the five sticking points to be overcome to avoid the NFL's first lockout since 1987.
In Pictures: George Steinbrenner through the years

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NBA playoffs 2012: Postseason news and notes

The National Basketball Association season that almost never was is about to head into the home stretch, i.e. the playoffs. Here are some postseason facts and figures.
NBA regular season opens. Back to normal? Not quite.

NBA regular season finally arrives with five games on Christmas Day. But TV and technology are changing league revenues and how America will see the NBA regular season.
NBA, union agreement: not much change for fans

NBA, union have a labor deal that gives the owners $3 billion more over the life of the contract. But the NBA, union agreement keeps the league's structure largely intact.
NBA lockout: Is the season saved?

NBA lockout likely to end after players and owners reach a tentative agreement early Saturday. If players, owners approve the 10-year deal, NBA lockout could end in time for Christmas Day games.
NBA lockout? Obama gets all-stars to play.

NBA lockout got you down? More than two dozen stars, including Carmelo Anthony and Kevin Durant, are scheduled to play Dec. 12 for Obama fundraising event, despite NBA lockout.
With players' lawsuits filed, hope barely flickers for an NBA season

'Months and months of legal wrangling' ahead dim prospects for any sort of 2011-12 NBA season, says one sports management expert. Two groups of players filed federal antitrust lawsuits Wednesday.
NBA lockout: Players tweet their frustration

NBA lockout means another two weeks lost as talks break down. So players take to Twitter to express their views on NBA lockout.
NBA lockout analysis: Blame the owners

NBA lockout means fewer games for fans. So who's the problem in this NBA lockout? Looking at you, owners.
NBA lockout: Hopes fading for season

NBA lockout negotiations break with no resolution. NBA lockout looks to drag on with no new talks scheduled.
First two weeks of NBA season canceled. Who's affected?

NBA commissioner David Stern announced the cancellation of the new season's first two weeks Monday night. Can NBA owners and the players association come together on a new CBA before more are lost?
Tony Parker earns minimum wage in Europe for a good reason

Tony Parker has taken a minimum wage job in France but he says it's a strategic move.
NBA preseason canceled as contract talks end

NBA preseason lost, first two weeks of season now in jeopardy. League cancelled NBA preseason after union rejected 50-50 revenue split.
NBA lockout: a meeting, but no deal

NBA lockout still on after players, owners fail to reach agreement. NBA lockout threatens to cut into season.
Kobe Bryant being courted by Italian club Virtus Bologna

Kobe Bryant: An anonymous source tells The Associated Press that 'an Italian brand well known around the world' is prepared to provide cash for the deal.
NFL preseason kicks off Thursday night

NFL preseason: The games begin Thursday night, with five contests. One NFL preseason matchup Thursday features a pair of playoff teams from a year ago.
McNabb reportedly headed to Vikes; other NFLers line up new deals

Donovan McNabb is about to be traded from the Redskins to the Vikings. There are other quarterbacks set to join Donovan McNabb in changing NFL teams.
NFL deal reached: 'Football is back,' let the Brett Favre watch begin

NFL deal makers came to a compromise to end the 132-day shutdown Monday. The NFL deal will unleash a chaotic period of free agency, as well as the annual question: What about Brett Favre?
Kobe Bryant may join Turkish team Besiktas

Kobe Bryant may play his next game in Turkey if the Turkish team, Besiktas, wins over Bryant's representatives. Will the Los Angeles Lakers star join the Turkish team during the NBA lockout?
NFL lockout ends as owners approve new deal. Now what?

Owners voted Thursday to back a 10-year deal that ends the summer-long NFL lockout. If players also support the deal, then there will be a whirlwind of activity before the season opener.
NFL owners huddle in Atlanta. Hail Mary pass needed to save preseason?

A collective-bargaining deal is on the table at an NFL owners meeting in Atlanta, and while prospects look good, a deadline looms. If the deal is not approved by owners and players this week, preseason games could be lost.
NFL lockout ending? Gauge the yelling.

NFL lockout may be winding down. If so, yelling at the bargaining table during the NFL lockout will switch to the playing field.
Dwyane Wade: KFC says NBA star would be welcomed back

Dwyane Wade of the NBA's Miami Heat is waiting for the current owner lockout to end. In the meantime, one of his former employers says the door is open for Dwyane Wade.
Peyton Manning says NFL lockout is interfering with injury rehab

Peyton Manning and his family are hosting their quarterback camp this week. The NFL lockout is causing problems with players trying to return from injury, according to Peyton Manning.
NFL lockout: Still no deal, but sides to talk again Friday

NFL lockout of players continues on Friday. But owners and players are meeting again in New York, trying to hammer out a collective bargaining agreement to end the NFL lockout.
NFL lockout: Beware clash of owners

NFL lockout shows signs of ending. But if NFL lockout isn't settled, it could be because of owner-vs.-owner issues.