Author: JamesMcGhee

The Miami Heat released a statement defending the Haitian community amid rumors and threats from the far-right in the United States.The NBA team posted a message of support on social media on Monday amidst false statements that Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, ate domestic and wild animals.Related: ‘An old political cliché’: America’s racist history behind Trump’s accusations that Haitians eat pets“The Miami HEAT staff, like Miami itself, is a diverse and vibrant mix of cultures, including members of our Haitian community,” the team wrote in the statement. “The false narrative surrounding them is hurtful and offensive and has unfortunately made…

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Anne Keothavong (left) questioned whether Emma Raducanu was physically and mentally ready to compete after a loss in April – Getty Images/Clive BrunskillThe British team’s chances of success in Malaga next November have been significantly boosted by Emma Raducanu inclusion in the final Billie Jean King Cup team.There were fears that Raducanu would decide not to play in the final in Malaga. This was partly due to her own low impact approach to planningand partly because of some uncompromising comments from team captain Anne Keothavong, who told Sky Sports in April that “she (Raducanu) has to work a lot harder”.The…

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Cora faces sanctions for suggesting Sox deliberately threw drugs at judge originally appeared on NBC Sports BostonAlex Cora could face sanctions from Major League Baseball for suggesting that Boston Red Sox intentionally thrown at New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge during Saturday’s match.Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole Red Sox slugger Rafael Devers breaks through with a pitch in the first inning and intentionally made him walk in the fourth. The Sox starter Brayan Bello thrown behind Judge in the sixth.After Saturday’s match, An angry Cora called Cole and the Yankees for hitting Devers, which he believed was intentional.“They can say whatever…

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Douglas gives honest answer to lack of targets after two games originally appeared on NBC Sports BostonDeMario “Pop” Douglas is the most dynamic wide receiver in history New England Patriots He’s fast, he runs well, he can gain yards after the catch, and he can even be part of the running game on jet sweeps and similar types of plays.And yet, despite the myriad ways Douglas could be used on offense, he barely touched the ball during the first two weeks of the season.Douglas caught two passes for 13 yards on three targets in the Week 1 win over Cincinnati…

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Jett Luchanko’s career with the Philadelphia Flyers It started with a bang.First, the Flyers’ general manager Danny Briere He was demoted from 12th to 13th at the last minute, a move that understandably sent Flyers fans into something of a downward spiral.“He’s a pivot in the way he works and the way he plays,” Briere said. “He’s a complete player. He’s still very young … and he’s gotten better as the season has gone on. We think yes, he’s a pivot, absolutely, and he’s just starting to tap into his potential. We’re really excited to have the opportunity to get…

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Crawling to Camp: Which Two-Way Player Will Help the Celtics the Most? originally appeared on NBC Sports BostonEven in a team like the Boston Celtics which is brimming with depth, the two-way contract can be a valuable asset.This pact paved the way for Sam Hauser to latch on in Boston as an undrafted rookie in 2021 and then become a key presence in the rotation. Last season, Neemias Queta provided such consistent minutes when Boston’s forward line depth was reduced that he was promoted from a two-way position to the parent list before the title race.For the 11th part of…

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