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Kyrie Irving finally apologises over antisemitic film tweet – after Brooklyn Nets suspended him without pay

The basketball star’s statement came hours after the Nets announced it had suspended him without pay and the ADL refused to accept his donation

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Chicago Bulls at Boston Celtics: How to watch, broadcast, lineups (11/4)

The Boston Celtics will host the Chicago Bulls with another shot at revenge as they play the only team not based in Ohio to beat them so far in the 2022-23 NBA season.

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NBA star Irving apologizes after suspension in antisemitism row

Kyrie Irving, the point guard for the National Basketball Association’s Brooklyn Nets franchise, has apologized after being suspended from playing for failing to “disavow antisemitism” when he was given an opportunity to do so.

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The Brooklyn Nets suspend Kyrie Irving for at least 5 games for an antisemitic post

Basketball star Kyrie Irving posted a clip on Twitter from a film that contained false and antisemitic comments. The post has since been deleted and Irving now faces a suspension of at least 5 games.

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Brooklyn Nets lose patience with Kyrie Irving, embroiled in another mess of his own making

Even after his initial misstep, Kyrie Irving had plenty of chances to calm things down, but his refusal to do so until after his team was forced to suspend him has put his once legendary NBA career in jeopardy, writes Jon Healy.

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Nets suspend guard Kyrie Irving at least 5 games for antisemitic comments

NEW YORK — The Brooklyn Nets suspended guard Kyrie Irving for at least five games without pay after his antisemitic remarks.

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NBA star Kyrie Irving banned for at least five games after sharing link to anti-Semitic documentary

The Brooklyn Nets suspend NBA star Kyrie Irving a week after he shared a link to a movie that espouses anti-Semitic conspiracy theories.

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NBA's Nets suspend Irving at least five games in anti-semitism furore

New York (AFP) - The Brooklyn Nets suspended Kyrie Irving for at least five games on Thursday, saying they were "dismayed" by the NBA star's response after he was criticized for posting a link to anti-semitic material.

AFP

Brooklyn Nets suspend Kyrie Irving without pay for boosting antisemitic movie

NBA team took action a week after Irving tweeted about controversial movie

The Independent UK

Nets suspend Kyrie Irving for at least 5 games without pay

The Brooklyn Nets are suspending Kyrie Irving for at least five games without pay, saying they were dismayed by his failure to “unequivocally say he has no antisemitic beliefs.”

The Independent UK

Kyrie Irving apologizes after Nets suspend him over antisemitic film post

"Kyrie refused to unequivocally say he has no antisemitic beliefs, nor acknowledge specific hateful material in the film," Nets said.

Axios

Brooklyn Nets suspend Kyrie Irving after NBA star fails to apologise for antisemitic post

NBA superstar Kyrie Irving has been suspended by the Brooklyn Nets after his silence after being roundly criticised for sharing the link to an antisemitic film on social media

Daily Mirror

LeBron James has perfect chance to help Kyrie Irving correct ultimate regret

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to be on the hunt for a new point guard next year, and could look to reunite Kyrie Irving with LeBron James, as the former might well leave the Brooklyn Nets

Daily Mirror

Given what we know (and what we don’t), why do the Brooklyn Nets want to hire Ime Udoka?

Are the Nets so desperate to make their team work that they care even less than they have about the optics of their actions?

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NBA boss Silver pushes for Irving anti-semitism apology

New York (AFP) - Kyrie Irving refused to apologize for posting a link to anti-semitic material on Thursday and the Brooklyn Nets star will meet with disappointed NBA commissioner Adam Silver about the controversy in the next week.

Daily Mirror

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

Daily Mirror

Kanye West 'defends' Kyrie Irving's 'anti-semitic' post with cryptic message

Kanye West appeared to show his support towards NBA star Kyrie Irving, who recently shared a link to an anti-semitic film online which caused an angry backlash from fans and his Brooklyn Nets team

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Kanye West returns to Twitter with photo of Kyrie Irving after antisemitism lockout

Brooklyn Nets star Irving has himself been embroiled in an antisemitism controversy

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Irving to make $500,000 donation after anti-semitism furore

New York (AFP) - Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving will make a $500,000 donation to groups working to eradicate hate after admitting on Wednesday that a film slammed as anti-semitic which he boosted on social media had a "negative impact" on the Jewish community.

The Independent UK

Irving takes responsibility for tweet, will donate $500,000

Kyrie Irving says he opposes all forms of hate, and he and the Brooklyn Nets will each donate $500,000 toward groups that work to eradicate it

USA Today Sports Media Group

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

Brooklyn appears to be headed nowhere fast.

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‘We wish he was here,’ says Boston’s Marcus Smart on the chance the Celtics lose Ime Udoka to the Brooklyn Nets

Not everyone in Boston would be relieved to see Udoka move on.

Daily Mirror

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

AFP

Brooklyn Nets slump again after Nash sacking

New York (AFP) - Zach LaVine produced a fourth-quarter scoring blitz as the Chicago Bulls piled on the misery for the crisis-hit Brooklyn Nets with a 108-99 win on Tuesday.

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Brooklyn Nets fire coach Steve Nash seven games into NBA season, with Ben Simmons looking at fourth and fifth coaches

A former MVP who was one of the best shooting point guards in NBA history, Steve Nash was supposed to be the perfect mentor to unlock Ben Simmons's potential in the NBA, but he is out as Brooklyn Nets coach just seven games into the season.

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