Nets suspend Kyrie Irving: What it means for his NBA career
Nets star Kyrie Irving posted the link to an anti-Semitic film on his social media accounts. Despite deleting the posts days later, he failed to apologize for promoting said film, and has…
3 Phillies most to blame for World Series Game 5 loss to Houston
Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Brandon Marsh attempts to make a diving catch against the Houston Astros in the 2022 World Series. Photo by Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports Heading back to…
A brief history of NBA teammate fights: Warriors’ Draymond Green, Jordan Poole join list that includes Golden State coach Steve Kerr
The practice fight between Draymond Green and Jordan Poole was making headlines all of Friday morning — and for good reason. The video from the incident was damning. But practice fights have…
Victor Wembanyama: the 7ft 4in ‘once-in-a-millennium’ prodigy coming to the NBA | NBA
A throng of around 200 NBA scouts and decision-makers descended on Las Vegas Tuesday night for a glimpse of the future. The G League Ignite, an NBA developmental team based…
Warriors’ Draymond Green faces discipline after punching teammate – reports | Golden State Warriors
Golden State is contemplating disciplinary action against Draymond Green after a physical altercation with Jordan Poole at Warriors practice Wednesday, the Athletic reported. Green forcefully struck Poole after the two…
Ben Simmons ends 470-day NBA hiatus with Brooklyn outing against Philadelphia | NBA
Ben Simmons has shown glimpses of brilliance and some familiar struggles against his former NBA team Philadelphia in his first outing for Brooklyn. The Nets lost their first of three…
The NBA’s extremely online fandom can be a force for good and something more sinister | NBA
The NBA, as a league, fandom and general cultural phenomenon, is what could be fairly described as “painfully online”. From stars like Kevin Durant gleefully and regularly dunking on detractors…
Celtics coach Udoka reportedly faces season-long ban over inappropriate relationship | NBA
The Boston Celtics are planning to discipline coach Ime Udoka, probably with a suspension, because of an improper relationship with a member of the organization, two people with knowledge of…
Robert Sarver to sell Suns and Mercury after racism and misogyny allegations | Phoenix Suns
Robert Sarver has announced plans to sell his two Phoenix-based basketball teams, the NBA’s Suns and WNBA’s Mercury. “I am beginning the process of seeking buyers for the Suns and…
NBA’s Anthony Edwards fined $40,000 for homophobic comments on Instagram | NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards was fined $40,000 by the NBA on Tuesday for homophobic comments he made on social media. The league announced the punishment for Edwards’ use of…
English football got the commercialism of US sports but none of their egalitarianism | Soccer
New Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly raised the hackles of some of English football’s most annoying people last week when he suggested that the Premier League could learn from America and…
PayPal says it will no longer sponsor Suns if Robert Sarver remains owner | NBA
PayPal said Friday that the company will no longer sponsor the Phoenix Suns if owner Robert Sarver remains part of the franchise when his suspension ends. And the National Basketball…
If the NBA is serious about its progressive values, then Robert Sarver has to go | NBA
Amid the backlash to what many interpreted as an inadequate punishment and a slap on the wrist for Phoenix Suns governor Robert Sarver, NBA commissioner Adam Silver held a news…
Phoenix Suns minority owner calls for Robert Sarver to resign in open letter | Phoenix Suns
Phoenix Suns vice chairman Jahm Najafi called Thursday for team owner Robert Sarver to resign, saying there should be “zero tolerance” for lewd, misogynistic and racist conduct in any workplace.…
Michael Jordan’s ‘Last Dance’ Chicago Bulls jersey sells for record $10.1m | Michael Jordan
A jersey worn by Michael Jordan during the 1998 NBA finals – a period chronicled in the hit Netflix documentary The Last Dance – has attracted a record price of…
LeBron James and Chris Paul dismiss Robert Sarver punishment as too light | Phoenix Suns
LeBron James and Chris Paul have dismissed the NBA’s punishment of Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver as too lenient. An ESPN report, which was later corroborated by an NBA investigation,…
Suns owner Robert Sarver banned one year and fined $10m for misconduct | Phoenix Suns
The NBA has suspended Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury owner Robert Sarver for one year, plus fined him $10m, after an investigation found that he had engaged in what the…
Anthony Edwards’ NBA career gave him a platform. He used it for homophobia | NBA
Anthony Edwards, without a doubt, is a rising star in the NBA. He was the No 1 overall pick in 2020 for the Minnesota Timberwolves, and averaged more than 25…
NBA’s Anthony Edwards posts homophobic comments to his 1.2m Instagram followers | Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has issued an apology after sharing a homophobic Instagram story with his 1.2m followers. The 22-year-old posted a story in which he observes a group…
Cleveland Cavaliers acquire Jazz star Donovan Mitchell in blockbuster trade | NBA
The Cleveland Cavaliers acquired guard Donovan Mitchell from the Utah Jazz for three players and three first-round draft picks, according to multiple reports on Thursday. Guard Collin Sexton, forward Lauri…