Posts Tagged: NBA

Sevyn Streeter Pulled from Singing National Anthem

Sevyn Streeter was scheduled to sing the National Anthem last night for the Philadelphia 76ers game against the OKC Thunder. She was told she couldn’t because she was wearing a t-shirt that read, “We Matter.” It was deemed too controversial. See and read more here.

NBA bans Clippers owner Sterling for life

Via (CNN) — Basketball Commissioner Adam Silver slapped Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling with a lifetime ban from the sport and a $2.5 million fine Tuesday over racist remarks attributed to Sterling. Silver said the National Basketball Association “will begin immediately” to force Sterling to sell the team, which he has owned since the… Read more »

Vote: NBA Playoffs – Mavs or Spurs?

The Mavs and Spurs are back at it tonight in San Antone. The top-seeded Spurs squeaked out Game 1 at home with a 90-85 victory. The Mavs have to feel good about things, though, as both Dirk Nowitzki and Monta Ellis went an uncharacteristic 4-14 from the field, performances not likely to be repeated. We… Read more »