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Former NBA star Paul Pierce agreed to pay a $1.4 million settlement over allegations that he promoted a cryptocurrency without disclosing he was paid, the Securities and Exchange Commission said Friday.

Driving the news: Pierce, nicknamed "The Truth," also made false and misleading statements about a token called EthereumMax, the SEC said.

The Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament has been running for 63 years, but it's never featured a team quite like the Ukrainian Selects.

Driving the news: The Selects — a team of 18 Ukrainian refugees ages 11 to 13 — are 2-0 in the annual tournament that began last week in Quebec City and is considered the world championship for this age group.

The National Basketball Association has experienced incredible global growth in recent decades, and the league's international flavor will be on full display this weekend in Salt Lake City.

By the numbers: A record 25 international players from a record 17 countries will participate in All-Star Weekend.