Enes Kanter Freedom says sports world’s stance on China is ‘unacceptable’

Enes Kanter Freedom says sports world’s stance on China is ‘unacceptable’

Photo: Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images Prominent China’s slave labor critic Enes Kanter Freedom calls out sports world for stance on China as Eileen Gu wins big at ESPYs, woke corporations stay silent on human rights abuses in a communist dictatorship: Enes Kanter Freedom – an outspoken human rights activist – was…

Rumors: Cavs, Collin Sexton having standoff on contract extension talks; Explosive guard believes proposed deal ‘way less’ on what he wanted

Rumors: Cavs, Collin Sexton having standoff on contract extension talks; Explosive guard believes proposed deal ‘way less’ on what he wanted

Photo: Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images Both Collin Sexton and the Cleveland Cavaliers seem to be having an ongoing standoff in discussing extended years of partnership this summer. Reporting recently in his Wine and Gold podcast, insider Chris Fedor has noted that the Cavs have already pitched an offer on…

‘He looked ready’ Mikel Arteta gives verdict on youngster following pre-season showing
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‘He looked ready’ Mikel Arteta gives verdict on youngster following pre-season showing

Mikel Arteta has revealed that he thinks French defender William Saliba ‘looked ready’ for top flight football following his performance against Chelsea in Orlando. 21-year-old Saliba played 90 minutes as he and Arsenal ran out 4-0 winners over Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea following goals from Gabriel Jesus, Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka…

Stephen Curry responds on a question if he ruined or elevated today’s NBA due to shooting overreliance: ‘There’s always going to be people that love it and people that hate it’

Stephen Curry responds on a question if he ruined or elevated today’s NBA due to shooting overreliance: ‘There’s always going to be people that love it and people that hate it’

Photo: Associated Press As the de facto cornerstone of the Golden State Warriors, Stephen Curry indeed revolutionized the game of basketball. Positioning himself as the main man of the hybrid pace and space system of Steve Kerr, Curry was encouraged to run the show, jack up threes as many as…

Lakers rookie Max Christie confident on improving three-point shooting

Lakers rookie Max Christie confident on improving three-point shooting

Max Christie shows confidence that he can improve his three-point shooting. “I’m just not really worried about it,” Christie said on The Athletic’s Jovan Buha (h/t Matt Peralta of Lakers Nation). “I know I’m a good 3-point shooter. I think that’ll come with time. That’s probably my biggest strength. It’s…

Taj Gibson confident on Wizards’ chances to contend for postseason: ‘It’s a sleeper team’

Taj Gibson confident on Wizards’ chances to contend for postseason: ‘It’s a sleeper team’

Photo: AP/Nick Wass Taj Gibson believes that the Washington Wizards team he joined has a chance to do something special. In an interview with NBC Sports Washington’s Chase Hughes, Gibson expressed his optimism that the club will be able contend for a postseason spot. “I’ve seen they have a young…

Arsenal star Smith Rowe returns to training ahead of Chelsea clash
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Arsenal star Smith Rowe returns to training ahead of Chelsea clash

By Conor Laird Published: July 23, 2022 10:26 pm Last Updated: July 23, 2022 11:03 pm Premier League giants Arsenal have, on Saturday, been handed a boost on the personnel front. The Gunners, of course, are currently in the process of stepping up preparations for the fast-approaching English top-flight campaign….

Napoli chief hints Koulibaly wanted to join Barcelona over Chelsea
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Napoli chief hints Koulibaly wanted to join Barcelona over Chelsea

By Conor Laird Published: July 23, 2022 9:20 pm Last Updated: July 23, 2022 11:09 pm Recent comments on the part of Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis point towards Kalidou Koulibaly as having been keen to link up with another of European football’s heavyweights this summer, rather than Chelsea. Senegalese…