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Chiefs Might Win Third Title in a Row but They Can’t Own the Phrase ‘Three-Peat’

As sports catchphrases start to stick, savvy coaches and athletes are moving to protect them with federal trademarks. “Three-Peat” is just one of many.

By Adeel Hassan

Basketball Content Type: Personal Profile Los Angeles Lakers Miami Heat National Basketball Assn New York Knicks Playoff Games Riley, Pat

Pat Riley, Once Front and Center, Reigns in the Background

Riley’s decades in the N.B.A. have given him plenty of stories to tell. But the formerly flashy coach of the Knicks, Heat and Lakers is keeping a low profile — “the boss he thinks you should be.”

By Harvey Araton

Basketball Checketts, Dave James, LeBron Los Angeles Lakers Miami Heat National Basketball Assn New York Knicks Riley, Pat Van Gundy, Jeff Wade, Dwyane (1982- ) West, Jerry

Pat Riley, Once Front and Center, Reigns in the Background

Riley’s decades in the N.B.A. have given him plenty of stories to tell. But the formerly flashy coach of the Knicks, Heat and Lakers is keeping a low profile — “the boss he thinks you should be.”

By Harvey Araton

Basketball Houston, Allan Miami Heat Mourning, Alonzo National Basketball Assn New York Knicks Oakley, Charles Playoff Games Riley, Pat Sprewell, Latrell Van Gundy, Jeff

Knicks vs. Heat: Brawls, Nail-Biters and a Clinging Coach

The teams’ meeting in the Eastern Conference semifinals will play out in the shadow of a lively postseason history.

By Victor Mather