Trademark Dispute Looming Over Who Discovered Jeremy Lin

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By Benjamin Kang Lim

(Reuters) - The New York Knicks may have given Jeremy Lin his break in the NBA, but a sports ball maker in eastern China saw potential in the Harvard-educated Chinese-American more than a year and a half ago -- and quietly registered his trademark for $700.

The issue is the latest in a series of China trademark troubles for Western sports stars and companies that have ensnared American icons ranging from basketball star Michael Jordan to Apple's iPad in recent disputes. STORY....

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ESPNEWS Anchor Max Bretos Saying "Chink In The Armor"

ESPN Fires Lin Headline Writer

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Written by: Eric Adelson

ESPN hasn't always been quick to admit and rectify its mistakes. But in the 36 hours after the racially insensitive headline "Chink in the armor" appeared on its mobile website about Jeremy Lin, the Worldwide Leader issued a strongly-worded apology and now has handed out punishments.

In a "Follow-up statement and action" released Sunday morning, ESPN announced the following:

At ESPN we are aware of three offensive and inappropriate comments made on ESPN outlets during our coverage of Jeremy Lin.

Saturday we apologized for two references. We have since learned of a similar reference Friday on ESPN Radio New York. The incidents were separate and different. We have engaged in a thorough review of all three and have taken the following action: FULL STORY....

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Floyd Mayweather Jr. Knocks Jeremy Lin Hype On Twitter

Las Vegas (AP) -- Not every athlete is caught up in the Linsanity.

Unbeaten boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. has posted a swipe at the New York Knicks' point guard sensation on Twitter.

Mayweather posted on Monday: "Jeremy Lin is a good player but all the hype is because he's Asian. Black players do what he does every night and don't get the same praise."

Lin has led the Knicks to five straight victories, including a 38-point game against the Lakers. STORY....

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Amare Stoudemire Out For Weekend, To Return Monday

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Amare Stoudemire is expected to return to the New York Knicks on Monday.

Stoudemire left for Florida two days ago to mourn the loss of his brother, Hazell, who died in a car crash Monday morning. He missed that night's game against Utah and will miss Wednesday's game against the Wizards in Washington, Friday's home game against the Los Angeles Lakers and Saturday's game at Minnesota. MORE....

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Knicks' Amare Stoudemire To Miss Game After Death Of Brother

LAKE WALES, Fla. (AP) -- A brother of New York Knicks star Amar'e Stoudemire died in a Florida car crash Monday after the SUV he was driving slammed into the back of a trailer.

Authorities are still investigating and awaiting test results to find out whether alcohol was a factor. The Florida Highway Patrol said 35-year-old Hazell Stoudemire was not wearing a seatbelt and died at the scene.

Amare Stoudemire returned to Florida to be with his family and was to miss Monday night's game against Utah. Knicks spokesman Jonathan Supranowitz said he doesn't know how long Stoudemire will be away. MORE....

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Miami Heat Top Dallas Mavericks As NBA Season Opens

LeBron James had 37 points as Miami beat Dallas in one of five season-opening games on Christmas. The Knicks edged Boston by two points. Chicago topped the Lakers by one point. The Thunder beat the Magic, and Chris Paul led the Clippers to a win.

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