‘Society has to change’: NBA players spoke up before walking outwww.espn.com – NBA
Here’s how the protest progressed this week — in the words of NBA players and coaches.Read Morewww.espn.com – NBA
Wisc. Lt. Gov. to Bucks: Call for action at all levelswww.espn.com – NBA
Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes said he told Bucks players on Wednesday that the most important thing they could press for is “for action at every level of government.”Read Morewww.espn.com…
USC halts workouts after positive COVID-19 tests
USC is pausing workouts for its football and men’s water polo teams after the school’s testing program recorded eight positive tests between the teams.USC is pausing workouts for its football…
Kenny Smith walks off live TNT show in solidaritywww.espn.com – NBA
Kenny Smith walked off the TNT “Inside the NBA” set on Wednesday night as a show of solidarity with the NBA players boycotting games in protest of the Jacob Blake…
Giants delay practice to talk social justice issues
Giants coach Joe Judge delayed practice 45 minutes on Wednesday in order to discuss social justice issues with his team in the wake of the shooting of Jacob Blake, a…
Doc: Idea that Morris would hurt Doncic ‘absurd’www.espn.com – NBA
Marcus Morris Sr. again denied that he intentionally stepped on Luka Doncic’s sprained ankle, with coach Doc Rivers calling the narrative “absolutely absurd.”Read Morewww.espn.com – NBA
Players across the NBA and sports offer support for the Bucks’ boycottwww.espn.com – NBA
LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Trae Young were among many players showing their support on social media.Read Morewww.espn.com – NBA
Rams’ Ramsey to give $1M to Nashville school
Jalen Ramsey will donate $1 million to Purpose Preparatory Academy in Nashville, Tennessee, Athletes First announced Wednesday.Jalen Ramsey will donate $1 million to Purpose Preparatory Academy in Nashville, Tennessee, Athletes…
Chiefs: Ticket sales for fan moments, not cash
The Chiefs’ decision to sell Week 1 tickets was made so fans could experience the banner ceremony, not to make money, team president Mark Donovan said Wednesday.The Chiefs’ decision to…
Bucks boycotting Game 5 over police shootingwww.espn.com – NBA
The Milwaukee Bucks have decided to boycott Game 5 on Wednesday against the Orlando Magic to protest the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Sunday.Read Morewww.espn.com –…