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BasketballPhiladelphia 76ers beat Milwaukee Bucks 110-102 on Friday night. After the game, Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo attempted to shoot free throws on the court. Backup center Montrezl Harrell took issue with that and took the ball from the two-time MVP. A Wells Fargo Center employee placed a ladder between him and the basket.See the Story
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Montrezl Harrell involved in postgame scuffle that includes ex-MVP knocking over ladder
Coverage: 5 sources
Milos Teodosic yells to the referee and gets ejected
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US & Canada · New YorkCharles Barkley says the NBA missed their chance to make an example of Kyrie Irving. The Brooklyn Nets star has been the subject of several controversial social media posts and comments. Barkley said the NBA should have suspended Irving for what he says is an insult to the Jewish religion. Irving has since deleted the posts.See the Story
Charles Barkley Has Strong Opinion on Kyrie Irving’s Promotion of Antisemitic Film
38% Center coverage: 13 sources
Europe · WashingtonA Russian court on Tuesday rejected an appeal by U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner against her nine-year prison sentence for possession and smuggling of drugs.See the Story
Russian court denies Brittney Griner's appeal of 9-year prison sentence
49% Center coverage: 223 sources
European basketball championship: Thanks to Doncic: Slovenia first in the German group
67% Left coverage: 3 sources
Europe · BerlinEuroBasket 2022 took a bizarre turn on Sunday during Georgia's double-overtime win over Turkey. According to Turkish officials, Furkan Korkmaz was attacked near the locker room by Georgian players. Turkish officials claim that dozens of Georgian police -- the game was being played in Tbilisi -- continued the violence after the game.See the Story
Turkey's Furkan Korkmaz allegedly attacked by players on Georgian team at EuroBasket 2022
42% Center coverage: 7 sources
US & CanadaThe team announced on Friday that Gallinari has been diagnosed with a torn ACL in his left knee. He sustained the injury while playing for his home nation of Italy in a FIBA World Cup qualifier against Georgia on August 27.Gallinari, 34, signed with the Celtics on July 12.See the Story
Celtics forward Danilo Gallinari diagnosed with a torn ACL
42% Left coverage: 12 sources
Vladimir Putin · WashingtonThe alert comes in the wake of Russian President Vladimir Putin's order for partial mobilization of Russian men to fight in his war in Ukraine. Russia may refuse to acknowledge dual nationals' US citizenship, the alert says. The embassy has consistently warned Americans not to travel to Russia and to depart the country immediately if there.See the Story
US calls to its citizens to 'leave Russia promptly'
58% Center coverage: 62 sources
Offbeat · BamakoThe scuffle between Salimatou Kourouma and Kamite Elisabeth Dabou happened while they were walking through the postgame media area. The incident was caught on film by Serbian media. Mali finishes its tournament against Canada on Tuesday, trying to win the country's first World Cup game since 2010, when the team went 1-4.See the Story
Mali players filmed fighting each other at women’s basketball World Cup
36% Left coverage: 22 sources
US & CanadaGiannis Antetokounmpo, the 2021 NBA Finals MVP, said Curry is the best player in the world today. Curry led the Warriors to become 2021-22 NBA champions. The Warriors begin preseason play in Japan this Friday, Sept. 30. Their first regular-season game will be at home against the Los Angeles Lakers on Oct. 18.See the Story
Giannis: Steph Curry is best player in the world
100% Center coverage: 3 sources
