October 12, 2021 Lakers chasing 18th title with seasoned roster around LeBron The Los Angeles Lakers spent the summer gutting the roster of a championship contender and restocking it with seasoned NBA talents committed to making an immediate title run together.
October 12, 2021 JR Smith 83 in collegiate golf debut Pro hooper-turned-amateur golfer JR Smith made his collegiate golfing debut on Monday. The two-time NBA champion hit the links as a walk-on member of the North Carolina A&T men’s team, competing in Elon’s Phoenix Invitational. Smith finished his two-round introduction into college tournament golf at 19-over.
October 12, 2021 Nets ban Kyrie Irving from team over vaccination status The Brooklyn Nets won’t allow Kyrie Irving to participate in any team activities until he gets the COVID-19 vaccine, the team announced Tuesday morning.
October 11, 2021 Rivers: 76ers still want disgruntled guard Simmons back The 76ers and representation for disgruntled All-Star Ben Simmons are working toward a resolution of the guard’s holdout that could potentially see him rejoin the team.
October 11, 2021 Ex-NBA guard Smith makes tournament debut as college golfer J.R. Smith couldn’t help but feel anxious.
October 11, 2021 Spurs' Gregg Popovich rips Columbus Day celebrations, likens it to honoring Hitler San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich ripped a Texas school district for observing Columbus Day.
October 11, 2021 Michael Jordan unconcerned about NBA's COVID rules: 'I’m a firm believer in science' Michael Jordan is unconcerned about the NBA’s COVID protocols as some of the league's top stars have pushed back on getting the vaccine and may even miss games because of it.
October 10, 2021 Nets preparing for Kyrie Irving to miss home games amid vaccine drama Kyrie Irving’s coronavirus vaccine status is going to be the talk of the Brooklyn Nets for a majority of the season, and coach Steve Nash indicated the team is preparing to be without him for home games.
October 9, 2021 NBA stars speak out against coronavirus vaccine mandate Brooklyn Nets say Kyrie Irving is ineligible to play in a home preseason game, and people speculate it may be over his COVID vaccination status.
October 8, 2021 Irving could join Nets at practice after ruling from city Kyrie Irving could join the Brooklyn Nets at practice this weekend after a ruling that their practice facility doesn't fall under a New York coronavirus vaccination mandate.
