The Boston center called China’s leader, Xi Jinping, a “brutal dictator” on social media, igniting an online backlash in the country. The N.B.A.’s online partner stopped streaming the team’s games.
Tag: National Basketball Assn
Kyrie Irving Defends Decision on Vaccine After Being Benched
The N.B.A. star, who is set to make $40 million this year, said he opposes vaccine mandates, saying nobody should be “forced” to do it.
John Cena Apologizes to China for Calling Taiwan a Country
Mr. Cena, a star of the newest “Fast and Furious” movie, posted a video apology in Mandarin, saying, “I’m really sorry. You have to understand that I love and respect China.”
Basketball Persists in Mexico Amid the Pandemic
The Astros de Jalisco are competing in Mexico’s top professional basketball league during the pandemic. But several teams have decided it’s not worth playing.
Boris Stankovic, Who Paved Way for N.B.A.’s ‘Dream Team,’ Dies at 94
As the longtime head of FIBA, the international game’s governing body, he successfully lobbied to let pros play in the Olympics.
Soccer Broadcast Pulled After Arsenal Star Mesut Özil Criticized China
A state-run television network pre-empted an English Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal after Mesut Özil denounced the mass detention of Uighurs.
China’s Response to Pence Speech: ‘Sheer Arrogance’
In a lengthy denunciation of the vice president, an official said he was trying to distract from American failings by criticizing Beijing.
Pence Says U.S. Companies Leave ‘Conscience at the Door’ Over China
In a speech on the United States’ China policy, the vice president said companies should adhere to American values. He criticized Nike and the N.B.A.
In China, FIFA’s Focus Is Soccer, Not Human Rights
After faulting the United States and Canada last year, FIFA is more muted as it brings a new tournament to China.
In China, FIFA’s Focus Is Soccer, Not Human Rights
After faulting the United States and Canada last year, FIFA is more muted as it brings a new tournament to China.