Day: April 30, 2020

Bleacher Report exaggerates for clicks

Brandon King

The sensationalism that has been a hallmark of the media has also, unfortunately, long since corrupted the sporting sector of the genre. It has only went into overdrive with the advent of social media. So when Lebron James makes a statement expressing his desire to continue the season and that the NBA execs agree with him, it will make news because of the person saying but what he said as well. Normally this, even with Lebron James saying this, would be second or third-tier in terms of news worthiness, however…

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COVIDSAFE Application has support of NBL

Brandon King

From nbl.com.au: The Hungry Jack’s National Basketball League has thrown its support behind the Federal Government’s COVIDSafe app. NBL Owner and Executive Chairman Larry Kestelman said: “The Government is a doing a great job to help lead the Australian community back from this terrible virus. “The COVIDSafe app is a very important initiative to help track cases of the virus in Australia and prevent community transmission. “We would encourage all basketball fans to download it and help in the fight against COVID-19 as everything we can do will also help…

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Perth’s Bryce Cotton opts out of contract

Brandon King

From nbl.com.au : Reigning MVP and Grand Final MVP Bryce Cotton has announced that he will test the market as per the terms of the NBL’s agreement with the Players Association. Perth will retain Cotton’s NBL rights should he return to the competition in NBL21. Cotton announced his decision on Instagram.

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Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers: Foursome robs apartment of $10,000 of cash and sneakers

Brandon King

A Harlem couple had a terrifying experience when they were held at knifepoint by a group of robbers. According to video released by police, shows two women entering the apartment building. Two men who were with them kicked open the apartment door and entered the residence. Once inside the 23-year-old male and 20-year-old female who resided there were threatened with a knife while the robbers proceeded to steal 20 pairs of sneakers that were worth approximately $6,000 and another $4,000 in cash, police said. A fifth accomplice, who was apparently…

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