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Year of Milestones On and Off Court in Women's Basketball

Coming at the end of a decade in which basketball cemented its place as the preeminent women's team sport, 2009 was a year of milestones and marking points. From births to deaths, to titles and retirements, it was an important year for a game in which the talent is as good as ever, but the game's growth on a whole has...

WNBA Notebook: League Watching Russian's Murder Investigation Closely

When Spartak owner Shabtai von Kalmanovic was murdered in Moscow on Monday, the women's basketball world was rocked. Kalmanonic put together a powerhouse team in Russia with Diana Taurasi, Sue Bird and Lauren Jackson. He showered his players with huge paychecks and opulent accommodations, and he raised the standard for...

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06/07/11 Time-out gives this MVP a chance to regroup Source: Busselton Dunsborough Mail SHABTAI von Kalmanovic brought two Jacksons to Moscow.
01/28/11 Time-out gives this MVP a chance to regroup Source: Barossa and Light Herald SHABTAI von Kalmanovic brought two Jacksons to Moscow.

Background on Shabtai Kalmanovic

Shabtai Kalmanovich (, , ; 18 December 1947 – November 2, 2009), alternatively spelled Shabtai Kalmanovic, was a KGB spy, who later became known in Russia as a successful businessman, concert promoter and basketball sponsor.

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