Doc Rivers spoke in Los Angeles before the Clippers’ playoff game.

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Doc Rivers spoke in Los Angeles before the Clippers’ playoff game.

The scene at the press conference.

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The scene at the press conference.

The scene outside the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

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The scene outside the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

Kareem Abdul Jabbar responded on behalf to the players association to Donalds Sterling’s remarks, in Los Angeles Tuesday.

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Kareem Abdul Jabbar responded on behalf of the players association to the lifetime ban, in Los Angeles Tuesday.

A rally and protest outside the Staples Center.

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A rally and protest outside the Staples Center.

Fans expressed their sentiment at Staples Center.

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Fans expressed their sentiment at Staples Center.

Outside the arena.

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Outside the arena.

The game was close in the second quarter.

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The game was close in the second quarter.

Magic Johnson spoke to the media in Saginaw, Mich., Tuesday.

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Magic Johnson spoke to the media in Saginaw, Mich., Tuesday.

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‘We’re all in a better place because of this,’ Doc Rivers says

The Clippers coach, and former Celtics coach, spoke about the unprecedented lifetime ban of the owner of his team.

NBA commissioner Adam Silver’s actions were reminiscent of Kenesaw Mountain Landis. Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images

DAN SHAUGHNESSY

Adam Silver dropped the hammer, but this is not over

The commissioner’s swift, decisive action was impressive, but Donald Sterling is a man who loves courtrooms and a fight.

“I am personally distraught that the views from Mr. Sterling came from within an organization that historically has taken a leadership role in matters of race relations,” NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said.

NBA chief bans Clippers’ Sterling over racist remarks

In a bold and unprecedented move, NBA commissioner Adam Silver banned Donald Sterling for life in the wake of his recent comments.

Adrian Walker

Why firing Roche won’t fix the troubled DCF

The department’s entire approach needs to be revamped, from working in teams to emphasizing prenatal care.

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Olga Roche ended her year-long leadership of the agency, which has recently been rocked by the deaths of three children.

Jackie Bradley Jr. hit a double in the sixth inning, driving in two runs.

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Red Sox grind out a win against Rays

The Red Sox scored five runs in the sixth inning as they won at Fenway.

Clayton Lockett, left, and Charles Warner faced execution Tuesday night.

Inmate dies of heart attack after execution is interrupted

Clayton Lockett was undergoing execution in Oklahoma when the flow of the drugs was interrupted, and he died of a heart attack.

Flames were visible from the fire at Suffolk Downs.

Firefighters battle blaze at Suffolk Downs

The three-alarm fire was contained to a building housing the track’s kitchen and recreation hall, and no injuries were reported to people or horses.

Opinion

OP/EXTRA | JOAN VENNOCHI

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It will take more than Olga Roche’s head on a political platter to make things better for children protected by the state.