Judge clears way for Clippers sale

Shelly Sterling, centrer, talks to reporters after a judge ruled in her favour and against her estranged husband, Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling. Photo: Nick Ut

Shelly Sterling, centrer, talks to reporters after a judge ruled in her favour and against her estranged husband, Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling. Photo: Nick Ut

Published Jul 29, 2014

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Los Angeles - The record $2 billion sale of pro basketball's Los Angeles Clippers to former Microsoft Corp chief executive Steve Ballmer can proceed over the objections of co-owner Donald Sterling, a judge tentatively ruled on Monday.

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Michael Levanas said the deal, brokered by Sterling's estranged wife, Shelly Sterling, was permissible and could be consummated even if Sterling, who has been banned for life from the NBA for racist remarks, chose to appeal.

Reuters

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