DONALD STERLING

PayPal, the jersey sponsor for the Phoenix Suns, warned that it would sever ties with the team if owner Robert Sarver remains affiliated with the organization.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver was likely spared even stronger sanctioning by the NBA for his racist, misogynistic and hostile words and actions because of one key conclusion by investigators.

In 2014, it was revealed that then-Clippers owner Donald Sterling had used racial slurs. That prompted discussions for them and the Warriors to boycott a playoff game.

Two of the NBA’s most significant dynasties emerged in the second decade of the 2000s.

John C. Reilly competes with sports trivia for the spotlight in "Winning Time," HBO’s star-studded drama about the Los Angeles Lakers’ Showtime era.

Aretha Franklin’s cover of Otis Redding’s “Respect” is released as a single by Atlantic Records; A jury in Simi Valley, Calif., acquits four Los Angeles police officers of almost all state charges in the videotaped beating of motorist Rodney King

FILE - Elgin Baylor stands next to a statue, just unveiled, honoring the Minneapolis and Los Angeles Lakers great, outside Staples Center in Los Angeles, in this Friday, April 6, 2018, file photo. Elgin Baylor, the Lakers 11-time NBA All-Star, died Monday, March 22, 2021, of natural causes. The Lakers announced that Baylor died in Los Angeles with his wife, Elaine, and daughter Krystal by his side. Baylor’s second career as a personnel executive for 22 1/2 years with the woebegone Los Angeles Clippers was far less successful, but he remained a beloved figure in Los Angeles and beyond. A Los Angeles County jury unanimously ruled in the Clippers’ favor in March 2011, refusing to award any damages.

And other athletes across the sports world also said they weren't ready to resume playing. A second night of WNBA games were postponed and other teams and sports pondered whether they would play on. This is a affirmatively day of reflection, a day of informed action and mobilization, WNBA players union president Nneka Ogwumike said on ESPN. NBA players agreed to resume their season in July at Disney, making clear they intended to chase social justice reform just as passionately as a championship. They ultimately decided that playing would give them the largest platform while also providing a bigger target for critics.

Former Clippers owner Donald Sterling has filed a lawsuit against TMZ for releasing recordings of him making racist remarks. Attorney Matthew Kaiser talks to CBSN about the case.

Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer on taking over the LA Clippers Ballmer recently purchased the Los Angeles Clippers for $2 billion after Donald Sterling was forced to sell the team for making racist remarks. That is three times more than anyone else has payed for an NBA franchise. Ballmer, a former Microsoft CEO and the company's biggest shareholder, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the team.

Calling wife “pig”, Donald Sterling vows never to sell LA Clippers Shelly Sterling tried to convince the judge that she alone has the right to sell the team because she claims her 80-year-old husband has Alzheimer’s. In court, Donald Sterling called his wife a “pig” and vowed never to sell the LA Clippers. Ben Tracy reports.

Headlines: Donald Sterling introduces new snag in Clippers sale “CBS This Morning: Saturday” takes a look at some of the headlines from around the globe.

Donald Sterling sues NBA for $1 billion The NBA wants Clippers half-owner Donald Sterling out, but he refuses to sell and is suing the league for at least $1 billion. Time Magazine’s sports writer Sean Gregory joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” with the latest on the possible sale of the team.

Sterling's mental state may have impact on LA Clippers sale As news of Steve Ballmer's $2 billion acquisition of the Los Angeles Clippers reaches the headlines, sources say Donald Sterling's diminished mental state may have played a part in the sale of the team. CBS News legal analyst Jack Ford joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to discuss who makes the determination that someone is mentally incapacitated.

What’s next for Donald Sterling? Rikki Klieman explains in the Toyota Green Room In this week’s edition of “Sounds of the Toyota Green Room,” CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman talks about the next steps for Donald Sterling with Gayle King. CBS News Travel Editor Peter Greenberg discusses the nation’s most popular mode of transportation – the bus.

Donald Sterling prepares to formally respond to NBA charges Embattled Los Angeles Clipper's owner Donald Sterling faces an important deadline today, as he readies to officially respond to league charges of misconduct. The NBA is attempting to force Sterling to sell his franchise after he was recorded making racially insensitive remarks. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Kleiman joins the "CBS This Morning" co-host's to discuss the issue.

Donald Sterling authorizes wife to sell Clippers Joe Favorito, professor of sports marketing at Columbia University, joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss the latest developments in the Donald Sterling scandal. The NBA is trying to force the Los Angeles Clippers owner to sell the franchise because of racist comments he made.

Report: Donald Sterling moves to sell Los Angeles Clippers A source tells CBS News that embattled Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling now plans to surrender his stake in the team to his wife who will then put the team up for sale. Danielle Nottingham reports.

Donald Sterling giving up battle to keep L.A. Clippers Donald Sterling plans to surrender his stake in the Los Angeles Clippers to his wife, Shelly, which signals they may not fight the NBA for control of the team. The NBA had made it clear that it would sell the Clippers without the Sterlings' permission. Danielle Nottingham reports.

Sterling is prepared to sue NBA and refuses to pay $2.5M fine "Sport Illustrated" reports the L.A. Clippers owner Donald Sterling is prepared to sue the NBA in order to block the sale of his team after he was banned from the NBA for his racist comments. CBS News legal analyst Jack Ford joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to discuss Sterling's claims.

Businessman Richard Parsons named interim Clippers CEO The NBA has chosen former Time Warner and Citigroup chief Richard Parsons as the interim CEO of the Los Angeles Clippers. It is the league’s first major move to seize control of the team since owner Donald Sterling was banned for life for making racist comments. Carter Evans reports.

5/9: Businessman Richard Parsons named interim Clippers CEO; Son travels to Amazon jungle to reconnect with mother The NBA has chosen former Time Warner and Citigroup chief Richard Parsons as the interim CEO of the Los Angeles Clippers. It is the league's first major move to seize control of the team since owner Donald Sterling was banned for life for making racist comments; As part of our continuing series "On the Road," Steve Hartman meets David Good, whose mother grew up in a remote village in the Amazon jungle. After meeting an American anthropologist, she moved to New Jersey and started a family. When she decided to return to her village, her son felt abandoned, until he decided to make an extraordinary trip to reconnect with her.

V. Stiviano becoming a foster mom V. Stiviano, the woman at the center of the controversy surrounding Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling, is becoming the foster mother to two young boys. KCBS-TV's Brittney Hopper reports.

Sterling wants to remain Clippers owner, L.A. mayor says On "Face the Nation," Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti says he spoke to Clippers owner Donald Sterling and Sterling told him he wants to stay the owner. Charlie Rose reports.

James Brown hopes for a "meaningful result" from Donald Sterling controversy CBS News' James Brown says the racist remarks from Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling should spur a discussion about race in professional sports.

Floyd Mayweather on Clippers, Donald Sterling and race Champion boxer Floyd Mayweather speaks with CBS News' Alexander Trowbridge about his plans to bid on the Los Angeles Clippers, comments made by team owner Donald Sterling, and the role race still plays in and outside of sports.

CBS News poll: Should Donald Sterling have to sell? A CBS News and New York Times poll shows more than half of Americans think the Clippers owner's punishment by the NBA is about right. The poll also shows a dramatic racial divide. Norah O'Donnell reports.

Redskins debate: Sen. Reid says it's time for team to change its name The NBA's response to Donald Sterling has rekindled another racially charged debate. Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., said the NFL has "been sitting on its hands, while an entire population of Americans is denigrated." Gayle King reports.

Will NBA team owners force Sterling to sell the Clippers? A committee of 10 NBA team owners will discuss Donald Sterling's future after his lifetime ban for racist comments. CBS News' Carter Evans reports on the pressure to force the LA Clippers owner to sell the team.

Kevin Johnson speaks out on Sterling punishment Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson, a former NBA star and the current chairman of the National Basketball Player's Association, talks to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about the Donald Sterling controversy.

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Magic Johnson calls for swift action against Donald Sterling from NBA Basketball legend Magic Johnson said he is outraged and hopes that NBA Commissioner Adam Silver will act quickly in response to racially charged comments attributed to Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling in which Johnson himself was singled out personally.

Will NBA cut ties with Clippers owner Donald Sterling? A growing number of sponsors are cutting ties with the Los Angeles Clippers because of racially charged comments attributed to the basketball team’s owner, Donald Sterling. Several current and former players, including Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, say Sterling is not fit to own a team. Carter Evans reports.

Watch: Magic Johnson reacts to racist recording Former NBA star Magic Johnson speaks with CBS Los Angeles about racist comments allegedly from Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling. An audio recording posted by TMZ allegedly captures Sterling telling his girlfriend not to bring black people to games. The NBA is investigating the recording.