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June 8, 2020

'Create your own excitement': Players ponder empty buildings

The roar of the crowd has been such a staple of major sports, such an advantage for the home team, that NFL clubs have been accused at times of artificial amplification

June 8, 2020

'Use our platform': NBA coaches saying change must occur

The NBA plans to go to Disney World next month to finish a season, with a schedule calling for the 22 remaining teams to play more than 150 more games and for the league to eventually crown a champion.

June 7, 2020

Brooklyn Nets' Kevin Durant: 'My season is over'

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant said that he’s not planning to return to the team this summer in Orlando when the 2019-20 NBA season resumes amid the coronavirus pandemic.

June 6, 2020

Warriors' Steve Kerr says Trump is 'drawing the battle lines for the election' amid George Floyd protests

Golden State Warriors Head Coach Steve Kerr took aim at President Trump’s response to the George Floyd protests on Friday saying that he’s “drawing the battle lines for the election.”

June 5, 2020

LeBron James still finding criticism over NBA's China flap as he advocates for social justice, slams Drew Brees

LeBron James has one of the biggest voices in all of sports and over the last month has used it to advocate for justice in the Ahmaud Arbery and George Floyd cases as well as slamming Drew Brees for his comments on kneeling during the national anthem.

June 5, 2020

NBA legend Bill Russell says 'not enough' change will come from George Floyd's death, recalls 1963 Mississippi visit

Former Boston Celtics forward and NBA Hall of Famer Bill Russell says he’s not optimistic that “enough” change will come from the George Floyd protests, pointing to history as an example. 

June 5, 2020

NBA's Adam Silver says older coaches may not be able to be on bench when league restarts play

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Thursday he’s mulling whether older coaches will be able to be on the bench when the league returns to play in July.

June 4, 2020

NBA approves 22-team format to restart season: reports

The NBA’s board of governors approved a 22-team format to restart the season in the summer in which games would be played at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla., according to multiple reports.

June 3, 2020

Stephen Jackson, friend of George Floyd: 'F--k Drew Brees' for remarks about protesting during national anthem

Stephen Jackson, a good friend of the late George Floyd, is the latest to speak out about New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees' comments against players kneeling during the national anthem.

June 3, 2020

Warriors' Steve Kerr praises 'younger generation' amid George Floyd protests: 'The hope that we all need'

Golden State Warriors Head Coach Steve Kerr shared his praise for the “younger generation” amid the protests following the death of George Floyd, saying their example provides “the hope that we all need.”