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ROUNDUP / Jamison propels Wizards

Nov. 24, 2009
Antawn Jamison had 32 points and 14 rebounds to lead host Washington past Philadelphia 108-107 on Tuesday night, hours after the death of Wizards owner Abe Pollin. A moment of silence was held before the game for the NBA's longest-tenured owner, who was...
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NBA: Washington 108, Philadelphia 107

WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 (UPI) -- Antawn Jamison scored a season-high 32 points Tuesday as the Washington Wizards overcame the death of owner Abe Pollin to beat Philadelphia 108-107.

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WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 (UPI) -- Pro sports mogul Abe Pollin, who owned the NBA Wizards and NHL Capitals, has died at the age of 85, The Washington Post reported Tuesday.
NBA: Washington 102, Dallas 84

NBA: Washington 102, Dallas 84

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 (UPI) -- Washington's Caron Butler and Antawn Jamison combined for 48 points and 17 rebounds Monday, leading the Wizards past Dallas 102-84

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 21 (UPI) -- Caron Butler scored 10 of his 39 points in overtime Wednesday, leading the Washington Wizards to a 114-111 win over Charlotte.

O'Malley leaving the Wizards

WASHINGTON, June 21 (UPI) -- Susan O'Malley has chosen to vacate her post as president of Washington Sports and Entertainment, which owns the NBA's Washington Wizards.

Wizards ask D.C. for money

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Grunfeld gets contract extension

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Jordan rumored returning to Kings

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Wizards put Jamison on injured list

WASHINGTON, March 18 (UPI) -- The Washington Wizards placed forward Antawn Jamison on the injured list Friday with tendinitis in his right knee.

Jamison rests knee, ending NBA streak

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Youngsters compete in Scripps National Spelling Bee
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Contestants (L-R) Cooper Barth of West Long Branch, New Jersey, Eboseremhen Eigbe of Galloway, New Jersey, Jacob Bayly Hunter of Sante Fe, New Mexico and Massound Sharif of Albany, New York, all await their turns to compete during the 3rd round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, May 30, 2012, in National Harbor, Maryland. UPI/Mike Theiler