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Sports world reacts as Derek Chauvin found guilty in death of George Floyd

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty on Tuesday on all charges he faced in connection with the May 2020 death of George Floyd. A jury of six white, four Black and two multi-racial jurors found Chauvin guilty of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter after 10 hours of deliberation over two days. Chauvin, 45, faces a maximum […]

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Kobe Bryant’s run with Nike ends as Lakers legend’s estate elects not to extend partnership

Kobe Bryant signed a five-year extension with Nike in April 2016 that kept him connected to the brand into his retirement. That contract has now expired, and a new deal isn’t coming. Bryant’s widow Vanessa and the Kobe Bryant estate have elected not to renew the partnership with Nike, Vanessa told ESPN’s Nick DePaula on Monday. Bryant’s deal expired on April 13, which […]

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Bam Adebayo’s defense on Kyrie Irving was even more impressive than his game-winning shot

Bam Adebayo ended Sunday’s game between the Heat and Nets with a bang, draining a midrange jump shot as time expired and giving Miami a 109-107 victory. The buzzer-beater capped off a terrific all-around performance from Adebayo, who finished with 21 points, 15 rebounds, five assists and two steals in 33 minutes. That shot represented the work Adebayo has put in to become […]

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