Charlotte Hornets point guard, LaMelo Ball was fined by the National Basketball Association (NBA) for using an anti-gay slur at a post-match interview after Hornets' win against Milwaukee. NBA player LaMelo Ball has landed a $, fine for using an “offensive and derogatory” anti-gay slur during a post-game interview.
His coach Charles Lee said on Sunday (17 November) that Ball is “very apologetic” for using the homophobic slur, which the NBA (National Basketball Association) dubbed “an offensive and derogatory. In an apparent hot mic moment, Cincinnati Reds broadcaster Thom Brennaman was caught uttering an anti-gay slur between innings on Wednesday. Less than two hours later, he was apologizing.
He said, “We loaded up – no homo. That’s what we wanted, put a hand up and then live with the results.” The remark immediately drew criticism for its derogatory nature (via CBS Sports). When Ball was pulled aside by a sideline reporter and asked about a late-game play involving Bucks star Giannis Antetekoumpo, the Hornets’ star point guard explained as only he could. “We loaded. I deeply apologize to the individuals I have offended, as well as to the Xavier University community, the University of Cincinnati and West Virginia University.
He then added: "They were envious they didn't have one," which appeared to be a reference to his earlier comments about objects that had been thrown onto the court during a game between Xavier and Cincinnati. Bob Huggins, the longtime West Virginia men's basketball coach, used an anti-gay slur in an interview with a Cincinnati radio station on Monday, an incident he later apologized for in a statement.
NBC News Logo. Get more news Live on. After outrage over his use of the term in May, Bruni said in a statement that Francis was welcoming of everyone into the Catholic faith. I must do better, and I will. Sections U. IE 11 is not supported. ABC News Live. Nearly 20 minutes later, a statement from the university landed on the Mountaineers' athletic department Twitter page , addressing the "insensitive, offensive" remarks. Follow NBC News.
Jul 6, PM. By Yuliya Talmazan and Matteo Moschella. The pope had reiterated the need to welcome "people with homosexual tendencies" into the church and the need for caution "regarding their entry into the seminary," the statement said. By Patrick Smith. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Profile My News Sign Out. Profile My News Sign Out. The political gossip website Dagospia was the first to report on the alleged incident, said to have happened on May 20, when the Italian Bishops Conference opened its four-day assembly.
The Italian news agency ANSA, citing unnamed sources, reported that Francis used the Italian word in a meeting Tuesday afternoon in which he suggested gay men should be welcome in the church but not in seminaries. As I have shared with my players over my 40 years of coaching, there are consequences for our words and actions, and I will fully accept [anything] coming my way.
The situation is under review and will be addressed by the university and its athletic department. Texas flooding updates: Over dead as flash flood threat increases in Texas. In 38 years on the Division I college sidelines, Huggins has an career record and a. Jul 13, PM. I am ashamed and embarrassed and heartbroken for those I have hurt.
Search Search. IE 11 is not supported. In August, he also said that the Catholic Church is open to everyone , including the gay community, and that it has a duty to accompany them on a personal path of spirituality but within the framework of its rules.
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