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ESPNs Rachel Nichols directed diversity comments at Maria Taylor, creating uproar in company

NBA reporter Rachel Nichols has created significant internal strife at ESPN after she unknowingly recorded herself commenting that coworker Maria Taylor hosted coverage of the 2020 NBA Finals because ESPN was “feeling pressure” to be more diverse. According to a Sunday report by The New York Times, Nichols, who is white, made comments in July 2020 ahead of the Finals […]

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Bucks vs. Suns odds, picks, predictions for 2021 NBA Finals

If their two regular-season matchups are any indication of how the 2021 NBA Finals will play out, the Bucks and Suns are about to give basketball fans one of the most entertaining championship series of all time. Phoenix won the two games against Milwaukee by a combined two points, including a 128-127 overtime thriller back in April. Yes, Bucks guard Jrue Holiday missed one of […]

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Middleton lifts Bucks past Hawks, into NBA Finals

Staff Writer Joined ESPN in 2018 Appears regularly on ESPN Chicago 1000 ATLANTA — The Milwaukee Bucks are headed to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1974 — and they secured the final wins of the series without star Giannis Antetokounmpo. Milwaukee won behind 32 points from Khris Middleton. Jrue Holoiday added 27 points, nine rebounds and nine […]

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Meet the artist inspired by Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young

Laynie Hails’ passion for the Atlanta Hawks is a work of art, literally. The Atlanta native, created an “Icey” mosaic portrait of Hawks star guard Trae Young and a red velvet cake of the Hawks’ rising star, Kevin Huerter. Prior to Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Hawks and Milwaukee Bucks, the portrait caught Young’s attention on […]

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