
Nets owner "disappointed" after Kyrie Irving promotes antisemitic film on Twitter
"It is wrong to promote hate based on race, ethnicity or religion," Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai wrote on Twitter regarding Irving.
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"It is wrong to promote hate based on race, ethnicity or religion," Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai wrote on Twitter regarding Irving.
Irving gave the crowd at TD Garden the middle finger and directed "profane language" toward them, according to CBS Sports and NBA officials.
The exemption paves the way for Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving to begin playing home games again.
Irving had been benched since the start of the season because he did not get vaccinated against COVID-19.
New York City's COVID-19 vaccine mandate has kept Irving, who isn't inoculated, benched.
Demonstrators stormed a Barclay Center entrance before the Nets home opener over the team's refusal to let unvaccinated Kyrie Irving play.
Speaking on Instagram Live, Irving said he loved basketball and wasn't going to retire.
The team's general manager said, "We will not permit any member of our team to participate with part-time availability,"
The NBA said it can't mandate players to get vaccinated unless the players' union approves it.
Cole Buckley, 21, has pleaded not guilty to the charges Wednesday and was released after posting a $500 bond.
The incident was the fourth in the brief NBA post-season. The Brooklyn star blames "underlying racism."
My thing is paying homage to the example that has been set by that man," Irving said.
"I just want to keep continuing to fulfill our purpose in serving a lot of the underserved communities," he said.
Irving will be able to rejoin team activities after completing a five-day quarantine.
WNBA players who are not deemed high risk by a panel of doctors would otherwise have to forfeit their salary if they choose to sit out the season.
Durant will reportedly be joined in Brooklyn by six-time NBA All Star Kyrie Irving and center DeAndre Jordan
Boston Celtics point guard says sorry to science teachers complaining about remarks' impact on their students
Lonzo Ball may require surgery on his torn left meniscus, but the Los Angeles Lakers apparently didn't want anyone to know that. CBS Sports HQ's Bill Reiter discusses if this might be a scheme of Lonzo's father, LaVar Ball, to keep his son with LeBron James in Los Angeles.
Cleveland Cavs granted Irving's request and traded him to Boston Celtics for star guard Isaiah Thomas, forward Jae Crowder, center Ante Zizic
The Cavaliers survived the NBA Finals -- and ruined Golden State Warrior's perfect postseason
The 2025 government shutdown entered its seventh day on Tuesday as both sides remained locked in their positions, with no sign of relenting. Follow live updates here.
Attorney General Pam Bondi appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee for her first hearing since her confirmation.
White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were on hand to take part in indirect talks between Israel and Hamas, which aim to end the war in Gaza.
DNI Tulsi Gabbard issued a directive to review polygraph policies and curb press leaks, echoing actions taken by the Bush and Obama administrations.
Tropical Storm Jerry formed Tuesday over tropical waters in the central Atlantic Ocean, the National Hurricane Center said.
Airports in several U.S. states are seeing flight delays as the government shutdown enters a second week.
As Israelis come together to mourn those killed two years ago by Hamas, the sounds of the ongoing war in Gaza reverberate over a solemn memorial.
"These emissions drive global warming, exacerbating the very respiratory conditions inhalers are meant to relieve," researchers wrote.
The Supreme Court is hearing a challenge to a Colorado law banning "conversion therapy" for minors that was brought by a licensed counselor in the state.