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People: Executive transactions05 / 20 / 13Basketball The Boston Celtics named sports attorney Vered Yakovee associate counsel. Charlotte Bobcats vice president of communications B.J. Evans stepped down from the position. Additionally, the Bobcats named Dave Beck vice president of marketing partnerships. Beck was vice presi... Tags: People and Pop Culture |
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People: Executive transactions
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In the Office: Tom Osborne
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In the Studio: John Collins
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Al Davis 1929-2011
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People: Executive transactions
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