Controversial Twitch star JiDion banned from NBA and WNBA events

2 months, 3 weeks ago

WNBA legend Sheryl Swoopes responds to claims she was removed from booth for Indiana Fever game over her criticism of Caitlin Clark

Sheryl Swoopes has responded to claims she was removed from commentating an Indiana Fever game over her criticism of Caitlin Clark - saying she was 'never supposed to do that game anyway.' 'They were like, 'Oh Sheryl was replaced, they fired her, they kicked her off the game because it's Caitlin Clark, and she can't do that game,'' Swoopes began …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Commissioner says WNBA has a ‘Bird-Magic moment’ with Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese. Players say she blew it

LA Times

Angel Reese, left, and Caitlin Clark pose for photos before the WNBA draft on April 15 in New York. WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert is being criticized by some of the league’s players and their union for what she said — and didn’t say — in response to a question about the ugly nature of comments made by fans on social …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

WNBA legend Sheryl Swoopes 'was removed' from Indiana Fever commentary over compromising Caitlin Clark criticism, claims Stephen A. Smith

Daily Mail

WNBA legend Sheryl Swoopes was removed from calling the Indiana Fever's victory over the Dallas Wings on Sunday night, claims Stephen A. Smith. Swoopes' alleged removal comes after her previous bouts of criticism against Clark, with Smith claiming Bally Sports Southwest was concerned with her not calling the game evenly. Smith has been a vocal Clark supporter dating back to …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

WNBA star Chennedy Carter, who shoved Caitlin Clark, SLAMS NBA 2K25 over her video game appearance: 'They wrong for this'

Daily Mail

The impending release of NBA 2K25 is set to drop for video gamers around the world in over a week's time, but not everyone is happy with the game. Chicago Sky guard Chennedy Carter took an image from the game and put it next to one of herself in real life and posted it to her Instagram story. Chicago Sky …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

NBA suspends Patrick Beverley for hitting fan in stands with ball, kicking ESPN journalist out

LA Times

Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley was involved in incidents during and after Game 6 of the first-round playoff series against the Indiana Pacers on May 2. Patrick Beverley has been suspended four games without pay by the NBA for forcefully throwing a basketball twice into the stands during the Milwaukee Bucks’ season-ending loss to the Indiana Pacers last week, then …

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8 months, 1 week ago

The NBA Just Banned a Player for Life. It Had No Choice.

Slate

Sports leagues make a lot of money off of people betting on their games. The NBA gave the 24-year-old a lifetime ban on Wednesday after investigating unusual betting activity around Porter’s performance and Raptors games. It’s a major betting scandal, the biggest involving a player in the United States since states began to legalize sports betting en masse in 2018. …

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8 months, 1 week ago

NBA bans Jontay Porter after gambling probe

The Hindu

Jontay Porter has been banned for life from the NBA after a league probe found he disclosed confidential information to sports bettors and bet on games. The league determined that Porter gave a bettor information about his own health status prior that game, and another individual — known to be an NBA bettor — placed an $80,000 bet that Porter …

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1 year ago

NSFW Twitch streamer claims the platform banned him ‘for being fat’

Hindustan Times

Boogie2988, a popular American YouTuber and streamer, has been banned from Twitch for appearing naked on his stream. Boogie2988's Twitch ban stirs community outcry He uploaded a video on X on December 22, 2023, in which he accused Twitch of being “ableist” and “wrongfully” banning him. He also showed his naked body in the video, claiming that he was not …

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1 year, 2 months ago

IShowSpeed's Twitch ban revoked after 2 years, here's all you need to know

Hindustan Times

In an interesting turn of events, social media star IShowSpeed's permanent ban from Twitch has finally been lifted. Upon hearing this news, IShowSpeed's fans are greatly delighted at the prospect of having the star back on Twitch. On Ross’ show E-Date, IShowSpeed was paired with TikTok star Ash Kash to go on a date. In one of the video clips, …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Twitch expands its ban on gambling livestreams. It also says viewership of the content is down 75%

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Amazon-owned Twitch said Wednesday it’s expanding the ban on livestreams of gambling content on the platform. The company said it will now prohibit streams of online casinos Blaze and Gamdom, adding to the four sites it banned last October when its new gambling policy went into effect. As the pressure intensified, Twitch said it would prohibit websites …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Mark Jackson laid off by ESPN with Doris Burke and Doc Rivers slated as replacements, AP source says

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. With Jeff Van Gundy also being laid off in …

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1 year, 4 months ago

WNBA power rankings: What caused the Minnesota Lynx to rally?

New York Times

At the start of the season, it didn’t seem like there would be much movement in the power rankings’ top two spots. Kayla McBride made 38 percent of her 3-pointers in the month of July after starting the season 33 percent from distance, including 8 of 14 in the Lynx’’s last two wins. Dorka Juhasz blocked DeWanna Bonner’s potential game-winning …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Morant joins Artest, Arenas, Sprewell, others on list of suspended NBA players

The Hindu

Ja Morant’s 25-game suspension on Friday is among the longest the NBA has handed out for behaviour on or off the court. 3 overall pick of 2008 was dismissed and disqualified by the NBA for violating the league’s anti-drug program, the first player to receive that punishment in a decade. Suspended for 73 games and the playoffs over the “Malice …

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1 year, 6 months ago

NBA suspends Ja Morant 25 games for 2nd social media video involving a gun

Associated Press

Memphis guard Ja Morant has been suspended 25 games by the NBA — his second ban in four months — and Commissioner Adam Silver made clear Friday the star must stop his “alarming” habit of flashing guns on social media. Silver made clear the two-time All-Star’s decision-making is “disconcerting.” “The potential for other young people to emulate Ja’s conduct is …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Controversial Twitch streamer Alinity faces second ban, Considers move to another platform

Hindustan Times

Controversial erotic Twitch streamer Natalia "Alinity" Mogollon found herself banned from the platform once again, sparking a wave of social media reactions and prompting Alinity to strongly consider moving to a competitor. The ban came as a result of Alinity's violation of Twitch's guidelines, leading her to express her discontent and potential departure from the Amazon-owned service. Despite the controversy …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Nicki Minaj backs Youtuber Kai Cenat after Twitch ban

Hindustan Times

International pop star Nicki Minaj came to the rescue after streamer Kai Cenat faced a ban from Twitch on April 17. His Twitch account currently shows a message, “temporarily unavailable due to violation of Twitch’s…terms of service.” Kai’s career has now hit a roadblock and stomped. Image Credit: Christopher Polk In a very recent Q&A, Nicki Minaj was interacting with …

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1 year, 10 months ago

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Unveils Streaming Experience of Future at All-Star Tech Summit

News 18

At the NBA All-Star Tech Summit in Salt Lake City, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver introduced new personalized options that would be part of the future live game streaming experience, including a feature for fans to scan their own avatar into a live NBA game via the NBA App and replace an NBA player. The post read “NBA Commissioner Adam Silver …

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2 years, 2 months ago

MSG sued for yanking lawyer’s Knicks seats, banning partners

Associated Press

NEW YORK — An attorney who has owned New York Knicks season tickets for nearly 50 years has sued Madison Square Garden Entertainment claiming that he and nearly 60 lawyers from his firm were barred from the company’s properties. Larry Hutcher said in the suit filed in state court Thursday that MSG took the action against he and his partners …

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2 years, 3 months ago

As Celtics try to explain Ime Udoka suspension, staffers bear fallout

New York Times

BOSTON — There is always a commotion around a press conference, as a room full of people busy themselves, waiting for the show to begin. But I do think we as an organization have a responsibility to make sure we’re there to support them now, because a lot of people were dragged unfairly into that.” It’s time to speak up …

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2 years, 3 months ago

AP sources: Celtics considering suspension of Ime Udoka

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Boston Celtics are planning …

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2 years, 3 months ago

Basketball icon Sue Bird plays her last game after two legendary decades in the WNBA

NPR

Basketball icon Sue Bird plays her last game after two legendary decades in the WNBA Enlarge this image toggle caption Steph Chambers/Getty Images Steph Chambers/Getty Images Basketball legend Sue Bird played the last game of her unparalleled 20-year career Tuesday night, stepping off the court to thunderous chants of "Thank you, Sue" despite her team's playoff loss. Enlarge this image …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Sue Bird, Diana Taurasi on cover of NBA 2K23 WNBA edition

Associated Press

Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi have been linked for more than two decades, playing together at UConn and then helping the U.S. Olympic women’s basketball team win five gold medals. “The response to NBA 2K’s first WNBA Edition last year was overwhelmingly positive and a testament to the W’s growing audience and prominence,” said Alfie Brody, Vice President of Global …

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2 years, 10 months ago

AP Was There: NBA approves plans to launch WNBA

Associated Press

The NBA recognized the popularity of the women’s game in 1996 as its Board of Governors approved plans to start a new pro basketball league the following summer. The board approved the Women’s National Basketball Association to begin play in June 1997 with the slogan of “We Got Next.” It started with plans for eight teams to play a 25- …

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3 years ago

NBA has ‘no plans’ to pause season as COVID cases rise among players

LA Times

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Tuesday there are “no plans” to pause the season, even as numbers of players entering the league’s health and safety protocols related to the coronavirus continue to rise. That’s what we’re experiencing in the league right now.” Silver’s remarks came on the same day that the 10 NBA teams with games scheduled on Christmas were …

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3 years ago

WNBA's Dream issues statement in support of Peng Shuai

The Hindu

The Atlanta Dream issued a statement on Wednesday in support of tennis player Peng Shuai, who was not seen in public for nearly three weeks after accusing China's former Vice-Premier Zhang Gaoli of sexual assault. China's treatment of the former doubles world number one prompted the Women's Tennis Association to pull its lucrative tournaments from the country last week. The …

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3 years, 5 months ago

Candace Parker to be first woman on cover of NBA 2K game

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Candace Parker grew up playing video games, and now she’ll be the first female basketball player on the cover of one. “I grew up a video game fanatic, that’s what I did, to the point where my brothers would give me the fake controller when I was younger where I think I was playing and I wasn’t,” …

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3 years, 5 months ago

NBA: Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley receives one-game suspension

Firstpost

Beverley was banned for unsportsmanlike shoving Paul from behind onto the court during a stoppage in play with 5:49 remaining in the fourth quarter of Wednesday’s 130-103 Suns’ victory over the host Clippers. Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley was suspended one game without pay by the NBA on Saturday for knocking down Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul in a …

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3 years, 6 months ago

Boorish fans in NBA: 76ers, Knicks, Jazz issue bans after incidents

The Hindu

New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers and Utah Jazz banned a total of five fans from their respective arenas and issued apologies on Thursday for incidents during playoff games, and the NBA said that rules surrounding fan behaviour will be “vigorously enforced” going forward. The Jazz did not reveal specifics of the incident, but Grizzlies guard Ja Morant — who had …

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3 years, 6 months ago

NBA: Philadelphia 76ers, New York Knicks, Utah Jazz ban unruly fans as league promises 'respectful' environment

Firstpost

The unnamed fan triggered uproar on Wednesday after showering injured Washington ace Westbrook with popcorn as he left the court during game two of the Wizards’ Eastern Conference playoff series against the Sixers. Los Angeles: Three NBA teams said Thursday they had banned fans from their arenas for inappropriate behaviour – including a Philadelphia 76ers fan who dumped popcorn on …

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3 years, 6 months ago

NBA Playoffs: Five venues have banned fans for disrespectful behavior during playoff games

CNN

CNN — The return to watching sports in person is supposed to be a happy time, including at the NBA playoffs, but clearly some fans have forgotten how to act. Here’s a look at the incidents: Fan pours popcorn on Russell Westbrook Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook plays during Game 2 in a first-round NBA playoff series. Valerie Camillo, president …

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3 years, 7 months ago

The NBA explains why Lakers star LeBron James was not suspended for attending event

LA Times

Lakers forward LeBron James will not face a suspension or any penalties for attending a promotional event. The NBA announced LeBron James won’t be subject to any quarantine penalties after attending an event for his tequila brand last week. “To clarify any remaining misconception, LeBron James briefly attended an outdoor event last week where participants were required to be vaccinated …

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3 years, 7 months ago

LeBron James won’t be suspended for partying with Drake and Michael B. Jordan

LA Times

Lakers forward LeBron James won’t be suspended for violating COVID protocols and can play in the first round of the playoffs, the NBA ruled. LeBron James has been cleared to play for the Lakers in the first round of the NBA playoffs after he violated the league’s COVID health and safety protocols by attending a promotional event for his tequila …

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3 years, 11 months ago

WNBA: LA Lakers star LeBron James teases Atlanta Dream bid over owner Kelly Loeffler backlash

Firstpost

WNBA’s Atlanta Dream co-owner Kelly Loeffler, the Republican politician who lost her US Senate run-off election in Georgia on Tuesday, is deeply unpopular amongst Dream players after voicing opposition to the Black Lives Matter movement last year. Los Angeles: Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James teased the prospect of a possible bid for the WNBA’s Atlanta Dream on Wednesday after …

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4 years ago

Mauritian Badminton Player Foo Kune Banned For Two Years By CAS

News 18

The Court of Arbitration for Sport has banned Mauritian badminton player Kate Jessica Foo Kune for two years for an anti-doping violation. Foo Kune tested positive for a banned steroid during the 2019 African Badminton World Championships in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, but a Badminton World Federation panel ruled she bore no fault or negligence. “On the basis of the evidence …

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4 years, 2 months ago

NBA: China state broadcaster CCTV hints Houston Rockets executive Daryl Morey 'paid price' for Hong Kong tweet

Firstpost

CCTV suspended NBA broadcasts last October after Morey tweeted “Fight for freedom, stand with Hong Kong”, referring to protests Beijing calls separatist and seditious. Beijing: China’s state broadcaster CCTV warned Friday those who “hurt the feelings of the Chinese people will have to pay a price” after Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey stepped down. Morey’s departure made major news …

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4 years, 3 months ago

NBA Eyes Return as Players, Owners Discuss Action on Racial Injustice

News 18

NBA playoff games were cancelled for a second straight day on Thursday, but players pledged to return to the court as they sought support from team owners in tackling racial injustice. The Bucks boycott, which was joined by their scheduled opponents the Orlando Magic, prompted the NBA to postpone all three playoff games scheduled for Wednesday and three more slated …

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4 years, 3 months ago

WNBA games postponed following shooting of Jacob Blake - Basketball News - Sportstar

The Hindu

The WNBA postponed its three games Wednesday night following the shooting of Jacob Blake over the weekend. They are struggling with what's been happening in this country for months, if not years," said WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, who said the league supports its players decision to not play Wednesday night. EDT tip for the Mystics and Dream.All four teams took …

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4 years, 3 months ago

WNBA games postponed following shooting of Jacob Blake

Associated Press

The WNBA postponed its three games Wednesday night following the shooting of Jacob Blake over the weekend. They are struggling with what’s been happening in this country for months, if not years,” said WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, who said the league supports its players decision to not play Wednesday night. Atlanta Dream player Elizabeth Williams read a statement on ESPN …

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4 years, 3 months ago

WNBA Games Postponed Following Shooting Of Jacob Blake

News 18

The WNBA will not play its three games Wednesday night following the shooting of Jacob Blake over the weekend. The move came hours after the NBA decided to postpone its three playoff games with its players choosing to boycott in their strongest statement yet against racial injustice. Taylor, a 26-year-old Black emergency medical technician, was shot eight times by plainclothes …

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4 years, 3 months ago

How players, teams and others reacted on social media to today’s protest by Bucks

LA Times

An empty court and bench are shown following the scheduled start time of Game 5 of an NBA first-round playoff series between the Milwaukee Bucks and Orlando Magic on Wednesday in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Players and teams from across all sports leagues as well as politicians stood in solidarity with the Milwaukee Bucks’ decision not to play today’s scheduled …

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Controversial Twitch star JiDion banned from NBA and WNBA events

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