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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.

October 8, 2021

76ers get used to life at home without disgruntled Simmons

The Florida man who corralled a loose alligator into a recycling bin described his thought process on the hunt for the reptile like this:

October 8, 2021

Unvaccinated Jonathan Isaac can’t dine out with Magic teammates

The NBA’s ridiculous rules that apply only to unvaccinated players are preventing Magic big man Jonathan Isaac from breaking bread with his teammates.

October 8, 2021

Jeff Van Gundy blasts NBA players for refusing COVID vaccine: 'You’re doing your own research?'

Jeff Van Gundy isn’t one to shy away from making controversial remarks, and on Thursday he took a shot at NBA players who refused to receive the coronavirus vaccine.

October 7, 2021

Nets say Irving ineligible to play in home preseason game

The Brooklyn Nets listed Kyrie Irving as ineligible to play in their home exhibition game Friday, another strong indication he has not met New York's vaccination requirement.