NBA Star Jaxson Hayes ‘Pushed’ Officer and Was Tased During Arrest, LAPD Says
“Officers utilized two deployments of the taser … and physical force during the altercation.”
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Simone Biles Withdraws From Individual All-Around Gymnastics Final
USA Gymnastics made the announcement in a statement Wednesday.
Simone Biles Exits Gymnastics Team Final to Protect Herself: ‘Not Worth It’
“Coming to the Olympics and being head star isn’t an easy feat,” she explained.
Maria Taylor Exits ESPN After Leaked Audio Scandal
“An agreement on a contract extension could not be reached,” the two sides said in a statement.
ESPN Benches Rachel Nichols From Reporting at NBA Finals, Taps Malika Andrews
Nichols will continue to host ‘The Jump’ on the sports network.
Rachel Nichols ‘Deeply Sorry’ for Comments About Maria Taylor
Nichols previously said Maria Taylor was named host of ESPN’s NBA Finals coverage because she is Black.
NABJ Expresses Concerns Over ESPN’s Handling of Leaked Rachel Nichols ‘Diversity’ Dig
In a leaked phone call, Nichols disparaged Maria Taylor who is Black.
Hulu Makes Play for Lakers Docuseries From Jeanie Buss, Antoine Fuqua
The series will feature interviews with Magic Johnson, Shaquille O’Neal, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Phil Jackson.
ESPN Parts Ways With Paul Pierce After Wild Instagram Live Video
The ex-NBA analyst responded with a statement saying “Big things coming soon, stay tuned.”
BET and Cam Newton Team Up for Digital Talk Show ‘Sip N’ Smoke’
The interview series premieres Wednesday, March 31 on BET.com and BET’s YouTube channel.