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Nets Site Now in Russian

By The Moscow Times

Dec. 2, 2010

EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey — With billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov as owner and Russian sponsors, the New Jersey Nets have decided to make their web site available in Russian.

The Nets said Thursday that they were giving Russian-speaking fans the opportunity to connect with the team by making its site viewable in Russian at Netsrussia.com. Russian-speaking fans will have access to articles, interviews with players, coaches and management, photos and ticket information.

(AP)

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