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The Lakers fire coach Darvin Ham after just 2 seasons in charge and 1st-round playoff exit
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Clemson all-ACC center PJ Hall is entering NBA draft
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Clattenburg leaves role as referee consultant at Forest because of ‘friction’ with rival clubs
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Luke Rowe, who helped 3 leaders win the Tour de France, will retire at the end of the season
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