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'We've got to be consistent': The Rev. Al Sharpton says it's OK to criticize Kyrie Irving

LOS ANGELES — Civil rights activist the Rev. Al Sharpton said Wednesday that it is OK for activists to criticize Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving for actions that have been perceived as antisemitic.

Los Angeles Times

Inside Kyrie Irving's meeting with NBA commissioner Adam Silver as comeback plotted

Kyrie Irving was suspended by the Brooklyn Nets after posting a link to an anti-semitic film - and the All-Star met with NBA commissioner Adam Silver to discuss his return

Daily Mirror

Subway shooting suspect Frank James says he can’t get a fair trial in NYC, wants case moved to Chicago

NEW YORK — Suspected subway shooter Frank James says he can’t get a fair trial in New York City — so he’s trying to get his case moved to Chicago.

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Luka Doncic, Mavs survive frantic finish from Kevin Durant, Nets to win 4th straight

Luka Doncic, Josh Green and the Mavericks rewarded all fans who stayed up long past typical home-game time Monday night.

Tribune News Service

Brooklyn Nets owners start program for minority-led startups

Clara Wu Tsai, co-owner of the Brooklyn Nets, launched the largest business accelerator for minority founders of early-stage startups on Monday

The Independent UK

Minus Irving and Simmons, Nets crush Wizards in 42-point blowout

It’s like a water weight on the Nets’ shoulders magically evaporated overnight.

Tribune News Service

The Nets Should Burn It All Down

There is nothing to salvage in Brooklyn. The Kevin Durant-Kyrie Irving era was a failure.

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Kevin Durant hits out at Brooklyn Nets after Kyrie Irving suspended in antisemitism row

Kyrie Irving has been suspended for five games without pay after initially failing to apologise for sharing a link to an anti-semitic video on his social media page

Daily Mirror

Brooklyn Nets lose patience with Kyrie Irving, embroiled in another mess of his own making

Even after his initial misstep, Kyrie Irving had plenty of chances to calm things down, but his refusal to do so until after his team was forced to suspend him has put his once legendary NBA career in jeopardy, writes Jon Healy.

ABC News

Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu can’t replace Lonzo Ball, but he’s sure trying

There are still intangibles that Ball brought to the starting group last season that can’t be replaced, but Dosunmu has been doing a solid imitation so far. That continued the last two games, especially the lockdown of Brooklyn’s Kyrie Irving on Tuesday night.

Chicago Sun-Times

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant reveals unusual way he found out about Steve Nash firing

It's unusual for NBA superstars to not be aware of a major roster move taking place within their team but the Brooklyn Nets continue to surprise us all - including Kevin Durant

Daily Mirror

Hiring Ime Udoka Only Makes Nets More of a Disgrace

Between Kyrie Irving’s recent antisemitic tweets, the now-fired Steve Nash’s defense of the point guard and the franchise’s likely hiring of the suspended Udoka, Brooklyn has become a mess created by cowardice.

Sports Illustrated

Steve Nash, Nets Agree to Part Ways

After just the first seven games of his third season with the team, Nash’s tenure in Brooklyn is over.

Sports Illustrated

In one Brooklyn neighborhood, the worsening mental health crisis sparks growing alarm but few answers

NEW YORK — Random attacks. Record homelessness numbers. A shortfall in services. The outward signs of a deepening mental health crisis are growing in New York City.

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Country performer Jack Grace recalls opening for Jerry Lee Lewis at NYC club

NEW YORK — Brooklyn-born country performer Jack Grace recalls opening for the late Jerry Lee Lewis in 2007 — and the premature conclusion of their time together.

Daily Mirror

Nicola Peltz admits she and Brooklyn Beckham get jealous easily - but she finds it 'sexy'

Nicola Peltz opens up on her marriage to Brooklyn as she shares how the dynamic has changed since their no-expense spared wedding at her billionaire parents' Florida home

Zenger

Mom-and-pop Streaming Service Find An Unusual Niche Audience

A Brooklyn-based studio with a small budget but lots of creative energy takes on the streaming giants

Tribune News Service

A look at 8 House races in New York that could determine control of Congress

NEW YORK — New York is widely viewed as one of the nation’s most deeply Democratic states.

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Reuters

U.S. charges two Chinese nationals with obstructing Huawei case -source

U.S. prosecutors said on Monday they have charged two Chinese nationals with trying to obstruct prosecution of a Chinese telecommunications company that a person familiar with the matter identified as Huawei Technologies Co Ltd .

The Guardian - US

Barbra Streisand: ‘It’s the funniest thing to me that people still can’t get my name right’

In a rare interview discussing her music, the star details the highs and lows her early career, the difficult transition into pop and how she rose above jabs at her appearance

Reason

Brickbat: Costly Employee

A federal grand jury in Brooklyn has awarded Justin McClarin $890,000 after finding he was wrongfully arrested by the New York City Police Department. McClarin said cops planted cocaine on him and forced his girlfriend to falsely claim he kidnapped her. One of the cops named in McClarin's lawsuit, David…

Tribune News Service

Lafarge cement company paid ISIS to run plant in Syria, will pay $778 million in fines

A major international cement company will has pleaded guilty in Brooklyn Federal Court to giving financial support to ISIS, will forfeit $687 million and pay the U.S. government nearly $91 million in fines, prosecutors said.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Deontay Wilder vs. Robert Helenius: Best photos

Check out the best images of Deontay Wilder vs. Robert Helenius – which ended in a violent, stiffening knockout by "The Bronze Bomber."

Tribune News Service

Kristian Winfield: Like fine wine, Ben Simmons will get better with time

NEW YORK — When Ben Simmons is pushing the ball in transition, one of three things can happen.

The Independent UK

Deontay Wilder: Fighting Anthony Joshua is matter of ‘when’ not ‘if’

Wilder is set to take on Robert Helenius in Brooklyn on Saturday

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