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Ballmer's dreams of the Los Angeles Clippys on hold as Sterling prepares NBA lawsuit By Sam Sabri published 10 June 14
Steve Ballmer officially lays down $2 billion for the Los Angeles Clippers By Chris Parsons last updated 10 June 14
Steve Ballmer reported to be bidding $1.8 billion for the Los Angeles Clippers [Updated] By Derek Kessler last updated 30 May 14
Watch Satya Nadella address Microsoft employees for the first time as CEO By Sam Sabri published 4 February 14
Report: Microsoft has narrowed down the list for potential CEO By Sam Sabri last updated 6 November 13
Microsoft looking to find Steve Ballmer's successor by the end of 2013 By Michael Archambault last updated 10 October 13
Ballmer sees an “upside opportunity” in having almost no market share with Windows Phone By Daniel Rubino published 19 September 13
