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.