Lockout begins as sides fail to reach deal
China Daily | Updated: 2011-07-02 07:57
NBA owners and players remain far apart on new CBA; season could be shortened or lost
NEW YORK - The NBA locked out its players on Friday when its collective bargaining agreement (CBA)expired, becoming the second pro sports league shut down by labor strife
The labor deal ended at midnight after players and owners failed to reach a new contract. The two sides remained far apart on just about every major issue, from salaries to the salary cap, revenues to revenue sharing.
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