A petty article in China’s Global Times government propaganda publication celebrated the news, first shared by ESPN journalist Adrian Wojnarowski, that NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom had been traded from the Boston Celtics and has not yet landed on a new team.
In a move presumably meant as a political statement following a day of violence and unrest at the U.S. Capitol, the Boston Celtics walked off the floor before their game against the Miami Heat on Wednesday night.
Walt Disney Company Chief Financial Officer Christine McCarthy admitted in remarks on Thursday that the decision to film parts of Mulan near concentration camps for Muslims in western China had “generated a lot of publicity.”
On Wednesday afternoon, NBA players decided to boycott their three scheduled playoff games and are considering ending their season, due to their frustration and anger over the police-involved shooting of Jacob Blake.
On Sunday, NBA star LeBron James Tweeted “Free Woj” in response to ESPN’s suspension of NBA reporter Adrian Wojnarowski, who replied “F*ck You,” to a critical email from Republican Senator Josh Hawley about the NBA’s relationship with Communist China.
ESPN has reportedly suspended one of their reporters for a profane response to an email from U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R, MO)
U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley (R, MO) has invited ESPN President Jimmy Pitaro to Washington to discuss his association with the NBA, who is partnered with one of the most significant human rights abusers in the world, China.
Prominent Hong Kong freedom activist Joshua Wong on Friday branded “a really big slap in the face” an email from ESPN NBA reporter Adrian Wojnarowski to Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO), that read simply, “Fuck you.”
On Friday, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley slammed the NBA for ignoring the rampant human rights abuse record of their partner, China. The Senator’s office included ESPN NBA reporter Adrian Wojnarowski on the email recipient list.
ESPN NBA reporter Doris Burke has tested positive for the coronavirus, the reporter announced on Friday.
Cleveland Cavaliers coach John Beilein has sought to clear the air with his players, insisting that he meant to call them “slugs,” not “thugs,” during a recent film session.
