Long-Time NBA Reporter Dies of Cancer(翻译)

rival – n. a person or thing that tries to defeat or be more successful than another

remission – n. a period of time during a serious illness when the patient's health improves

commissioner – n. an official who is in charge of a major professional sport (such as baseball, football, or hockey)

jester – n. a man who in the past was kept by a ruler to amuse people by acting silly and telling jokes

sorely – adv. very much; badly

attire – n. clothing

appropriate – adj. right or suited for some purpose or situation

joy – n. a feeling of great happiness