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Kyrie Irving Did This to Himself

On Thursday, the Nets suspended their star guard after he declined to apologize for promoting an antisemitic film.

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Kyrie Irving was asked if he has antisemitic beliefs. He could have just said no.

"The answer to the question 'Do you have any antisemitic beliefs' is always 'NO' without equivocation."

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Kyrie Irving: ‘I cannot be antisemitic if I know where I come from’

NEW YORK — After the backlash he faced for posting a documentary laced with heavily antisemitic rhetoric on his social media channels, Nets’ star Kyrie Irving said he’s not standing down from his beliefs — and that those beliefs are not intended to demean the Jewish community but are part…

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Irving Declines to Apologize for Sharing Antisemitic Film

He was directly asked whether he is sorry for his actions and the pain they caused.

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Kyrie Irving fails to apologise for anti-semitic posts as press conference cut short

NBA superstar Kyrie Irving has broken his silence after being roundly criticised for sharing the link to an anti-semetic film on his social media page - but Irving failed to say "I apologise"

Daily Mirror

Adam Silver Releases Statement on Kyrie Irving, Antisemitism

The NBA commissioner said he was disappointed in Irving for not apologizing for his actions yet.

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NBA commissioner Adam Silver hits out at "reckless" Kyrie Irving over "antisemitic" post

NBA commissioner Adam Silver has criticised Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving over his "antisemitic" social media posts, claiming the player should have done more to apologise for his actions

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The Nets are only delaying the inevitable by not blowing it up now

Brooklyn appears to be headed nowhere fast.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Charles Barkley believes NBA should have suspended Kyrie Irving over 'anti-semitic' post

NBA legend and analyst Charles Barkley has criticised the NBA for failing to intervene and act after Kyrie Irving posted a link to an 'anti-semitic' film last week

Daily Mirror

Kyrie Irving scores just four points in Nets loss as Barkley calls guard ‘idiot’

The fallout from Kyrie Irving’s post about an antisemitic film continued as the Nets lost in their first game since the departure of coach Steve Nash

The Guardian - US

Charles Barkley Calls for NBA to Suspend Kyrie Irving

Barkley: “I think the NBA dropped the ball … you can’t take my $40 million and insult my religion.”

Sports Illustrated

Charles Barkley, Reggie Miller and Shaq strongly condemn Kyrie Irving’s antisemetic actions during NBA national broadcast

Charles Barkley does not mince words here.

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Paul Sullivan: Kyrie Irving’s latest controversy is no laughing matter — and the NBA needs to put an end to his promotion of hate

Kyrie Irving was once just another famous goofball whose belief that Earth is flat was laughed at by most observers.

Chicago Tribune

Kyrie Irving’s antisemitism isn’t just another PR problem for the NBA

A lot of meaningless words with no actions attached won't cut it.

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Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell: Answer the Call

To celebrate his life and legacy, a panel that includes Adam Silver, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Paul Pierce, and many others put together a video for TNT.

Liverpool Echo

FSG stance on buying another football club as next move for Liverpool owners clear

Liverpool owners FSG have been linked with the purchase of another football team in recent months

Tribune News Service

Ira Winderman: In a season of NBA lottery lust, Heat with unique perspective

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Google the terms “Miami Heat” and “tank” and you are as likely to get results about Hassan Whiteside’s fish tank with the spinning Heat logo as the Pat Riley-led franchise trying to play the lottery game.

Daily Mirror

NBA commissioner Adam Silver responds to LeBron James plea to own Las Vegas team

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James wants to own an NBA franchise and he wants it to be in Las Vegas - and league commissioner Adam Silver appears receptive to the star's pleas

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NBA’s Early Surprises and Disappointments

Plus, the biggest overreactions to the first week of games.

Daily Mirror

NBA considered copying Premier League format to punish bad teams and prevent 'tanking'

Commissioner Adam Silver has claimed the NBA looked into bringing relegation to professional basketball, which would make the NBA the first major league to move away from franchised sports

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Report: NBA Monitoring Potential Tanking More Closely This Season

Commissioner Adam Silver acknowledged the league’s concerns about teams potentially losing on purpose ahead of the 2023 NBA draft.

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Report: Silver Apologizes to Suns Employees After Sarver’s Suspension

The NBA commissioner reportedly met with Phoenix staffers to apologize for the league’s handling of owner Robert Sarver.

Sports Illustrated

Longtime NBA Referee Tony Brown Dies at 55

The referee worked 20 seasons in the NBA, working a total of 1,110 regular-season games and 35 playoff games.

Sports Illustrated

Tank for Victor: The NBA’s Race to the Bottom

A look at the teams that will be in the running for projected No. 1 pick Victor Wembanyama.

The Guardian - US

Shaquille O’Neal: ‘Players now don’t like contact ... I’d just beat you up’

The NBA legend reflects on his business career, the modern basketball era and whether Victor Wembanyama is destined for greatness

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