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Beijing Olympics, FIFA World Cup Sparked Sports Controversies in 2022
Russian skater Kamila Valieva’s scandal wasn’t the only controversial moment in 2022 as the year ended with plenty of protests surrounding the World Cup in Qatar.
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Kyrie Irving Touts Freedom on Game Sneakers After Split With Nike
Kyrie Irving played Wednesday night with tape covering the logo on his black sneakers, two days after Nike ended its relationship with him.
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LeBron James Asks Why Reporters Haven't Questioned Him About 1957 Jerry Jones Photo
LeBron James has questions about the disparity of media scrutiny he believes is being applied to a 1957 photo of Jerry Jones and the recent controversy surrounding Kyrie Irving.
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Kyrie Irving Returns to Nets in Sunday's Game Against Grizzlies
Irving missed the last eight games serving a suspension for promoting and refusing to condemn an antisemitic documentary.
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When Will Kyrie Be Back? Brooklyn Nets Coach Punts Question, Irving Out Tuesday Night
Kyrie Irving’s return from suspension is still unknown, with Brooklyn Nets coach Jacque Vaughn still has no update on the guard. Irving was suspended by the Nets for a minimum of five games on Nov. 3 for refusing to say he had no antisemitic beliefs. He missed his sixth game against the Los Angeles Lakers, and is set to miss…
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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Doesn't Think Kyrie Irving Is Antisemitic
Silver said he has “no doubt” that Irving isn’t antisemitic after meeting with the Nets star earlier this week.
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LeBron James Defends Former Teammate Kyrie Irving Amid Scandal
LeBron James took to Twitter on Thursday to defend his former teammate Kyrie Irving after the Brooklyn Nets suspended Irving for antisemitic comments.
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NBA Scout Says Kyrie Irving Openly Defied Steve Nash's Play Calls With Nets
The Nets have been incredibly dysfunctional amid their rocky start to the 2022-23 season, and a new report spotlights how Kyrie Irving has been at the middle of it all.
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Report: Nets Tell Kyrie Irving He Must Carry Out These 6 Actions to Return to Team
The Nets reportedly have given suspended star Kyrie Irving six action items to carry out before he’s allowed to return to the team.
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How LeBron James, Kevin Durant Reacted to Kyrie Irving Situation
Kyrie Irving’s recent suspension as a result of antisemitism he portrayed through social media has affected players like LeBron James and Kevin Durant.
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Nike Suspends Relationship With Kyrie Irving, Won't Release New Shoe
Nike was expected to release the Kyrie 8 in the next week.
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Kyrie Irving Issues Apology After Suspension From Nets
Kyrie Irving posted an apology on social media just hours after he was suspended by the Nets for his failure to disavow antisemitism.
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Nets Suspend Kyrie Irving for ‘Deeply Disturbing' Failure to Disavow Antisemitism
The Brooklyn Nets have suspended Kyrie Irving for his “deeply disturbing” failure to disavow antisemitism.
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Adam Silver to Meet With Kyrie Irving, Disappointed in No Apology
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said that he plans to meet in person with Kyrie Irving over a recent post of a film containing antisemitic material.
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Charles Barkley Says NBA Should Have Suspended Kyrie Irving for Social Media Posts
Hall of Famer Charles Barkley criticized the NBA for not punishing Kyrie Irving over his social media posts of an antisemitic film.
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Brooklyn Nets, Head Coach Steve Nash Part Ways After 2-5 Start
The Brooklyn Nets and head coach Steve Nash have parted ways after a tumultuous 2-5 start to the 2022-23 NBA season.
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Kyrie Irving Keeps Reminding Us to Be Thankful That He Deserted Celtics
Kyrie Irving’s act through the first seven games of Brooklyn’s 2022-23 season once again provide a reminder that the Celtics should be forever grateful that they parted ways with the talented yet toxic point guard, writes our John Tomase.
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Fans Wear ‘Fight Antisemitism' Shirts Courtside at Nets Game
Fans wearing “Fight Antisemitism” shirts occupied some courtside seats in Brooklyn Monday night, days after Nets guard Kyrie Irving tweeted out a link to a film that includes anti-Jewish tropes.
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Brooklyn Nets Condemn Kyrie Irving's Promotion of Antisemitic Film
The Brooklyn Nets released a statement condemning star point guard Kyrie Irving’s promotion of an antisemitic film.
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Kyrie Irving Yells at Ben Simmons to Shoot the Ball Vs. Bucks
Kyrie Irving yelled at Nets teammate Ben Simmons for passing up a shot against the Bucks.