NBA head Adam Silver defends response over tweet uproar
NBA commissioner Adam Silver defended the league’s response to the Houston Rockets general manager’s tweet backing Hong Kong democracy protests, telling Japan’s Kyodo News that his organization supports freedom of expression without necessarily endorsi…
U.S. women’s team fights back against governing body’s pay claims
U.S. women’s national soccer team players pushed back in a court filing on Monday against claims by the U.S. Soccer Federation that some members earn more than their male counterparts, as they argued for class action status in the latest chapter of the…
Ukrainian, British and American men punch Tokyo tickets
With no medals up for grabs on Monday at the world gymnastics championships, the race was on for the men to secure team spots for next year’s Tokyo Olympics and Ukraine led the way in joining heavyweights Russia, China and Japan.
NBA stirs U.S. hornet’s nest, faces China backlash over Hong Kong tweet
An increasing number of U.S. lawmakers voiced anger on Monday over the NBA’s response to a Houston Rockets official’s tweet backing Hong Kong democracy protests, raising U.S.-China tensions as talks to end a 15-month trade war resumed.
Factbox: NBA taking flak in China, a valuable market with 500 million fans
The National Basketball Association (NBA) came under fire on Monday for its response to a tweet by a Houston Rockets official supporting protests calling for democracy in the Chinese-ruled city of Hong Kong.
Murray rallies to win in first round in Shanghai
Andy Murray rallied past Argentine qualifier Juan Ignacio Londero 2-6, 6-2, 6-3 on Monday to reach the second round of the Shanghai Masters in China.
Missouri’s Bryant OK to face Ole Miss, Garrett needs surgery
Missouri quarterback Kelly Bryant is expected to participate in practice and play in this weekend’s game against Ole Miss while nursing a sprained left knee.
Factbox: Fans, U.S. politicians, others react to NBA’s China controversy
The National Basketball Association (NBA) took heavy fire on Monday for saying a weekend tweet by Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey, which supported Hong Kong protests for democracy, was “regrettable” and “inappropriate.”
Co-head coach Hayes splits from Fusion
Co-head coach Elliot “Hayes” Hayes is parting ways with the Philadelphia Fusion, he announced on social media.
Raptors, Lowry agree to one-year, $31 million extension
Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry agreed to terms on a one-year, $31 million contract extension, according to a published report Monday.
