How NBA playoffs were nearly lost, then savedHow NBA playoffs were nearly lost, then saved
It was a emotional two days inside the NBA bubble, where players walked out on games in protest and eventually came together and agreed to play on.
Day: August 28, 2020
NBA playoffs remain in uncertain state following ‘good tough day’NBA playoffs remain in uncertain state following ‘good tough day’
The NBA hasn’t said when the playoffs will restart after players initially refused to play in protest of police brutality and the shooting of Jacob Blake.
Reds sweep Brewers as teams resume play following protestReds sweep Brewers as teams resume play following protest
Wade Miley allowed one hit over four scoreless innings to help the Cincinnati Reds to a 6-0 victory and doubleheader sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday night, one day after both teams opted not to play to protest racial injustice. The reactions by the teams followed the weekend shooting by police of Jacob Blake, a Black man, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, about 40 miles south of Milwaukee. Other major league teams have since followed, with seven games postponed Thursday.
Playoff Basketball Will Resume This Weekend!Playoff Basketball Will Resume This Weekend!
In a vote on Thursday, a majority of the players decided to resume the 2020 NBA Playoffs, with games expected to begin again this weekend. (Pool Photo-USA TODAY Sports)
Lute Olson, Hall of Fame coach, Arizona icon, dies at 85Lute Olson, Hall of Fame coach, Arizona icon, dies at 85
Lute Olson, the Hall of Fame coach who turned Arizona into a college basketball powerhouse, has died. ”Coach Olson is the absolute best, one of the greatest coaches ever and one of the greatest human beings ever,” Georgia Tech coach and former Arizona player Josh Pasnter tweeted. Olson spent 24 seasons at Arizona, revitalizing a fan base in the desert while transforming a program that had been to the NCAA Tournament just three times in 79 years before he was hired in 1983.
Mets couldn’t ignore their player’s painMets couldn’t ignore their player’s pain
The Mets briefly took the field for a gesture to support first baseman Dom Smith after he was in tears while he spoke of racial injustice in America.
Lute Olson, Arizona coaching great, dies at 85Lute Olson, Arizona coaching great, dies at 85
Lute Olson, the Hall of Fame basketball coach who turned Arizona into a national powerhouse, has died, his family said Friday night. He was 85.
Iconic Arizona hoops coach Lute Olson diesIconic Arizona hoops coach Lute Olson dies
The all-time winningest coach in Arizona history and national championship winner died at 85 on Thursday.
Report: Iconic Arizona coach Lute Olson diesReport: Iconic Arizona coach Lute Olson dies
The all-time winningest coach in Arizona history and national championship winner died at 85 on Thursday.
NBA playoffs headed toward Saturday restart (but it's not yet official)NBA playoffs headed toward Saturday restart (but it's not yet official)
The league will not announce late Thursday night games for Friday.