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LeBron fined $25,000 for snub

Jun. 4, 2009
NBA Commissioner David Stern says LeBron James has been fined $25,000 for skipping the postgame news conference after Cleveland lost to Orlando in the Eastern Conference finals. Stern said that he spoke with the Cavaliers' star Wednesday and that James...
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NBA fines LeBron James $25,000

LOS ANGELES, June 4 (UPI) -- NBA Commissioner David Stern announced Thursday the league had fined Cleveland superstar LeBron James $25,000.
LeBron James has successful jaw surgery

LeBron James has successful jaw surgery

CLEVELAND, June 2 (UPI) -- Cleveland's LeBron James had successful surgery Tuesday to remove a benign growth near the right side of his jaw.

NBA: Orlando 103, Cleveland 90

ORLANDO, Fla., May 30 (UPI) -- Dwight Howard had 40 points and 14 rebounds Saturday to lead the Orlando Magic to a 103-90 win over Cleveland and the Eastern Conference title.

NBA: Cleveland 99, Detroit 78

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 26 (UPI) -- LeBron James led Cleveland to a sweep of its playoff series with Detroit Sunday, scoring 36 points with 13 rebounds and eight assists in a 99-78 blowout.
James, Paul are NBA's players of the week

James, Paul are NBA's players of the week

NEW YORK, March 23 (UPI) -- Cleveland forward LeBron James and New Orleans guard Chris Paul were selected the NBA players of the week, the league said Monday.

NBA names finals MVP award after Russell

PHOENIX, Feb. 15 (UPI) -- The NBA has named its annual most valuable player award for the playoff finals after Boston Celtics great Bill Russell beginning this season.

Stern defends NBA referees

LOS ANGELES, June 13 (UPI) -- NBA Commissioner David Stern has denied a claim by Tim Donaghy that other league referees have been involved in fixing calls during games.
Iverson, James take NBA honors

Iverson, James take NBA honors

NEW YORK, Jan. 7 (UPI) -- Denver's Allen Iverson and Cleveland LeBron James were selected the NBA players of the week, the league announced Monday.

NBA: Cleveland 98, Detroit 82

CLEVELAND, June 2 (UPI) -- Daniel Gibson scored 19 of his career-high 31 points in the final quarter Saturday as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat Detroit, 98-82, to reach the NBA Finals.

NBA: Detroit 79, Cleveland 76

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 21 (UPI) -- Chauncey Billups sank a three-pointer with 1:52 left Monday to give Detroit a 79-76 win over Cleveland in the first game of the NBA Eastern Conference finals.
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President Obama awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom in Washington
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President Barack Obama awards the the Presidential Medal of Freedom to singer/songwriter Bob Dylan during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House in Washington on May 29, 2012. The Medal of Freedom is our NationÕs highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. UPI/Kevin Dietsch