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  "title": "Russell Westbrook retires from the NBA with a farewell video narrated by Michael B. Jordan",
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  "published": "2026-08-12T19:53:02.000Z",
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  "summary": "SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Russell Westbrook , the NBA’s career leader in triple-doubles and the 2017 MVP, announced Wednesday he’s retiring after 18…",
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        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "After 18 NBA seasons, Russell Westbrook has retired. A …",
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        "title": "Russell Westbrook retires from NBA after 18 seasons",
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        "outlet": "Japan Times",
        "title": "Triple-double king Russell Westbrook announces retirement",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/triple-double-king-russell-westbrook-announces-retirement",
        "published": "2026-08-13T02:19:00.000Z"
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        "title": "Russell Westbrook announces NBA retirement after 18 seasons",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/russell-westbrook-announces-nba-retirement-after-18-seasons",
        "published": "2026-08-13T10:25:39.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Daily Guide Network",
        "title": "Russell Westbrook Announces NBA Retirement After 18 Seasons",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/russell-westbrook-announces-nba-retirement-after-18-seasons",
        "published": "2026-08-14T13:04:25.000Z"
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