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Joan Rivers on November 19, 2013 in New York City. Daniel Zuchnik/Getty Images

The comedian Joan Rivers died on Thursday in New York a week after suffering cardiac arrest during an outpatient medical procedure, her daughter said in a statement. She was 81.

“It is with great sadness that I announce the death of my mother, Joan Rivers. She passed peacefully at 1:17 p.m. surrounded by family and close friends,” Melissa Rivers said.

SOURCE: Reuters
(Reporting by Eric Kelsey, editing by G Crosse

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Clippers coach Doc Rivers doesn’t think the apology made by Donald Sterling was much of an apology. (Noah Graham/NBAE/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Clippers coach Doc Rivers doesn’t think the apology made by banned team owner Donald Sterling on CNN was much of an apology at all.

While Rivers said he has yet to watch the interview, he was surprised to hear that Sterling said Magic Johnson hasn’t done enough for minorities and isn’t a good role model for children in Los Angeles.

“Obviously I know

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The Los Angeles Clippers will formally introduce Doc Rivers as their new head coach on Wednesday.
Rivers, who will be introduced by the Clippers at a 2 p.m. ET news conference, also will have the title of senior vice president of basketball operations.
Rivers spoke with ESPBoston.com's Jackie MacMullan, discussing his departure from the Boston Celtics.
"It was just time,'' Rivers answered. "I really don't think it would be fair to get into all of that right now. I made a decision to talk with
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