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Former Capitals owner Pollin dies at 85

WASHINGTON -- His death was announced by his company, Washington Sports & Entertainment. "The NBA family has lost its most revered member, whose stewardship of the Wizards franchise, together with his wife Irene, has been a...

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Washington owner Pollin dies

Washington's Abe Pollin was the NBA's longest-tenured current owner Pollin purchased Bullets franchise when it played in Baltimore in 1964 Pollin felt building of Washington arena his greatest accomplishment WASHINGTON (AP) --...

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Always standing by

Always standing by Washington Post While snooping around the Wizards six years ago trying to find out whether a deflated Michael Jordan wanted to remain with the organization, a person I rarely talk to called me on the...

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Jimmie Johnson's title run impresses New York Yankees' Johnny Damon

who wrapped up an unprecedented fourth consecutive Cup championship on Sunday at Homestead-Miami Speedway. "We haven't seen that in baseball in a very long time," Damon said Tuesday, during a ceremony honoring Johnson at the...

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When it comes to Pollin, think big picture

ESPN When it comes to Pollin, think big picture ESPN Mitchell Layton/NBAE/Getty Images Abe Pollin, who was the NBA's longest-tenured owner, died Tuesday at the age of 85. If you're in the age range of the typical NBA player,...

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Abe Pollin Dies

Los Angeles Public Relations Abe Pollin Dies Los Angeles Public Relations The NBA has lost its longest tenured owner. Abe Pollin has passed away, aged 85. The very popular sports mogul, best known for firing Michael Jordan and...

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Wizards' Pollin, NBA's longest-tenured owner dies

By Joseph White, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS In this Dec. 4, 1999, file photo, Washington Wizards owner Abe Pollin holds a commemorative basketball following a news conference at the MCI Center in Washington, announcing that the...

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Wizards owner helped transform DC - Washington Post

Washington Post Wizards owner helped transform DCWashington Post… and he suffered through a public relations nightmare in 2003 when he summarily fired Michael Jordan, then the most famous athlete on the planet. …and more »...

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Tim Layden: Usain Bolt is Sportsman choice

His 19.19 seconds time in the 200 crushed Michael Johnson's record The Jamaican speedster has taken the sport to the future in the present Usain Bolt broke his own world record in the 100 and 200 meters at the World...

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Arenas' leadership leaves much to be desired

recently criticized his teammates by saying he is the only player on the Wizards to sacrifice something for the good of the team this season. Is Arenas the sort of player around which a title team can be built? But I sort of...

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