NBA Commissioner Adam Silver consulted with virologist Dr. David Ho at a Nets game in January 2020, leading to Ho becoming a COVID-19 consultant for the league. Following their conversation, the NBA sent out its first memo on the coronavirus outbreak to teams, prompting Silver to take early precautions, such as buying extra toilet paper in preparation for the pandemic.
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Tottenham Hotspur was fined £75,000 ($100,710) by the Football Association for crowd misconduct due to anti-gay chants from their supporters during a Premier League match against Manchester United in September. The sanction highlights ongoing issues with fan behavior and the need for improved conduct at sporting events. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreThe documentary "Surviving Ohio State" exposes the extensive abuse by Dr. Richard Strauss, revealing that Ohio State University was aware of the misconduct yet failed to protect student-athletes, allowing the abuse to escalate to 2,800 survivors. Despite acknowledging their failures, the university has sought to dismiss lawsuits from survivors, highlighting a significant lack of accountability and care for those affected. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreThe Oregon State men's basketball team has recruited Slovenian guard Matija Samar for the 2025-26 season, as announced by head coach Wayne Tinkle. Samar, a 6-foot-6 shooting guard with notable performances for the Slovenia national team and in the Spanish Segunda FEB, brings scoring ability and versatility to the Beavers, joining a class of new teammates including Yaak Yaak and Malcolm Christie. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreFrancesco Bagnaia has declared the Italian Grand Prix at Mugello a critical moment for his 2025 MotoGP season, stating that a lack of pace this weekend would indicate deeper issues for him and Ducati. After a challenging weekend in Aragon, where he struggled until a late improvement, Bagnaia emphasizes the importance of performance at this pivotal race. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreBayer Leverkusen is in advanced talks with Liverpool to acquire defender Jarell Quansah. Meanwhile, playmaker Florian Wirtz has arrived in the UK to finalize his £100m transfer to the Premier League champions. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreFormula 1's governing body, the FIA, has dismissed Sara Mariani, the director of Sustainability, Diversity, and Inclusion, after 18 months in her role. She announced her departure in an out-of-office email, expressing regret and fondness for her time with the organization. Need More Context? 🔎
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