The NBA has banned Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling from the game for life for racist comments that outraged players, fans, and even the United States president. Sterling, the longest-tenured owner of any of the 30 NBA teams, will not be allowed any role in the operations of his team or be able to serve as one of the league’s governors. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver also announced a fine of $2.5 million. -- Mornings@ANC, April 30, 2014.