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☆ Los Angeles Lakers fire head coach Darvin Ham after 2 seasons
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-03 | by ( Jacob Lev | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —The Los Angeles Lakers have fired head coach Darvin Ham, the team announced Friday. The 50-year-old Ham compiled a 90-74 record in two seasons at the helm, including leading the Lakers to the Western Conference Finals last season. On Monday, Los Angeles was eliminated from the NBA playoffs in five games, losing to the reigning champion Denver Nuggets for the second straight postseason. “This organization will remain unwavering in its commitment to deliver championship-caliber basketball to Lakers fans around the world,” Pelinka said. Before becoming the Lakers head coach, Ham spent his career as an assistant coach with the Atlanta Hawks, Milwaukee Bucks and the Lakers for two seasons from 2011 to 2013.

Persons: Darvin Ham, Ham, ” Rob Pelinka, Darvin, ” Pelinka Organizations: CNN, Los Angeles Lakers, Lakers, Western, NBA, Denver Nuggets, Atlanta Hawks, Milwaukee Bucks Locations: Los Angeles

☆ MLB plans to modify uniforms ahead of 2025 season following complaints, per report
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-29 | by ( Jacob Lev | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Major League Baseball (MLB) plans to modify its uniforms ahead of the 2025 season following complaints from players and fans, according to ESPN. “A lot of the rhetoric is confirmation that the pants are see-through,” said Clark, according to ESPN back in February. “Universal concern,” Clark added, “is the pant.”The MLBPA declined to comment, and MLB deferred comment to the players association. The union did place blame on Nike and its debut of the new Nike Vapor Premier uniform this season. “We cautioned Nike against various changes when they previewed them in 2022, particularly regarding pants,” the memo added.

Persons: Tony Clark, ”, Clark, “ It’s, ” Clark, Paul Lukas, “ Organizations: CNN — Major League Baseball, ESPN, MLB Players, Nike, MLB, Uni Watch, CNN, “

☆ Arne Slot: Liverpool and Feyenoord agree on compensation deal for Slot to become new Reds manager, per reports
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-27 | by ( Jacob Lev | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: 1 min

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☆ Wrexham secures promotion with magnificent 6-0 victory as Ryan Reynolds hails ‘ride of our lives’
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-14 | by ( Jacob Lev | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Celebrity owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney could not have written a better Hollywood script since taking over Wrexham AFC in February 2021. The Welsh club earned its second consecutive promotion, this time to League One - English football’s third tier – following a 6-0 win over Forest Green Rovers on Saturday at the Racecourse Ground in Wrexham, Wales. With the win, Wrexham trails Stockport by four points for the League Two title, though the league leader has played one game fewer. Wrexham is now two promotions away from the English Premier League, with the Championship – English football’s second tier – the next aim. The Welsh club will look to continue its quest for a League Two championship when it next plays on April 20 against Crewe Alexandra at The Mornflake Stadium in Crewe, England

Persons: Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney, ” Reynolds, “ Congrats, ” McElhenney Organizations: CNN, Wrexham AFC, Welsh, League, Forest Green Rovers, Wrexham, English Premier League, Crewe Alexandra Locations: Wrexham, Wales, Stockport, North Wales, ”, Crewe

☆ Caitlin Clark: Iowa Hawkeyes to retire No. 22 jersey
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-11 | by ( Jacob Lev | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —The University of Iowa will retire Caitlin Clark’s No. “We always knew your jersey would be hanging in the rafters,” Goetz said. Clark will become the third Hawkeyes women's basketball player to have her jersey retired. “I look up in the rafters and I see that Final Four banner from last year,” Hawkeyes head coach Lisa Bluder said. The 22-year-old will become the third Hawkeyes women’s basketball player to have her jersey retired, after Michelle Edwards (No.

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☆ March Madness: No. 1 Houston upset by No. 4 Duke in Sweet 16 after Jamal Shead injury
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-30 | by ( Jacob Lev | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

4 Duke with a 54-51 win in the Sweet 16 of the men’s NCAA tournament on Friday, making them the second top seed to go home early. The Cougars faced a tough break in the first half after star guard Jamal Shead left the game with an ankle injury and did not return. After the game, the CBS broadcast showed Duke players consoling Shead, who was sitting on the bench. 1 North Carolina lost to No. 11 North Carolina State on Sunday at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.

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☆ Kim Mulkey: No. 3 LSU advances to women’s March Madness Sweet 16 amid distraction surrounding head coach
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-25 | by ( Ben Morse | Jacob Lev | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

11 Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders to advance to the women’s March Madness Sweet 16 on Sunday, amid distractions surrounding head coach Kim Mulkey. The defending champions overcame a slow start to easily beat Middle Tennessee 83-56 at Pete Maravich Assembly Center to make the Sweet 16 round for the second straight year. Absolutely not,” Mulkey said after reaching the 17th Sweet 16 round of her career. From that, the team’s offense sprung into life, with LSU outscoring Middle Tennessee 51-20 in the second half. Reese drives to the basket against Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders center Anastasiia Boldyreva.

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☆ March Madness: Top seeds for men and women’s 2024 NCAA basketball tournament announced for Selection Sunday
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-17 | by ( Jacob Lev | Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

The other top seeds for the NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament are the Purdue Boilermakers, North Carolina Tar Heels and Houston Cougars. 2 seeds are Iowa State Cyclones, Marquette Golden Eagles, Tennessee Volunteers and Arizona Wildcats. Thirty-two teams automatically qualified in both the men’s and women’s tournament by virtue of winning their respective conference tournaments. Now that Selection Sunday is all but over, there are only two days for fans to fill out their brackets before the men’s tournament begins on March 19 and the women’s tournament begins the day after. Angel ReeseAngel Reese is another of the tournament’s biggest stars, following her crucial role in propelling LSU to its first ever women’s college basketball title last year.

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☆ RJ Barrett: Brother of Toronto Raptors forward dies, team says
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-15 | by ( Jacob Lev | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —The younger brother of Toronto Raptors forward RJ Barrett has died, the family announced via the team on Thursday. The Raptors and Canada Basketball shared a statement from the Barrett family saying Nathan Barrett died Tuesday, “surrounded by his family, church and friends.”No cause of death was given. The 23-year-old RJ Barrett, who was born in Toronto, was drafted with the third pick in the 2019 NBA Draft by the New York Knicks out of Duke University. Barrett was traded to the Raptors in December and is averaging 19.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game this season. Barrett did not play in the Raptors’ 113-104 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night.

Persons: RJ Barrett, Barrett, Nathan Barrett, ”, “ Nathan, Rowan, ” “ Organizations: CNN, Toronto Raptors, Raptors, Canada Basketball, New York Knicks, Duke University, Detroit Pistons, Orlando Magic Locations: Toronto

☆ Shohei Ohtani reveals his new wife’s identity – basketball star Mamiko Tanaka
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-14 | by ( David Close | Jacob Lev | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

Two weeks after making the surprise announcement of his marriage, Major League Baseball star Shohei Ohtani has revealed his new wife’s identity – and she’s also a top athlete. Ohtani, 29, on Thursday posted a photo on Instagram of the couple standing shoulder-to-shoulder beside the Los Angeles Dodgers’ team plane as they traveled to South Korea. Tanaka, 27, also played for Japan at U16, U17 and U18 levels, according to her profile on international governing body FIBA’s website. Ohtani, who is known for his two-way abilities on the field, is a hugely popular figure in his native Japan. That announcement stunned fans – and Ohtani and topics related to his marriage quickly became Japan’s top five trending topics on social platform X.

Persons: Shohei Ohtani, she’s, Mamiko Tanaka, Tanaka, Ohtani, “, ”, – Organizations: CNN, Major League Baseball, Los Angeles Dodgers, League, Dodgers, Fujitsu Red Wave, Japan Basketball League, Japan, U16, U18, San Diego Padres, Los Angeles Angels Locations: South Korea, Japan

☆ USWNT wins inaugural W Gold Cup after beating Brazil in final
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-11 | by ( Ben Church | Jacob Lev | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —The United States women’s soccer team won the inaugural Concacaf W Gold Cup on Sunday following a 1-0 victory over Brazil at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, California. “This is a group that’s moving forward together, that still wants more time together. “This is a group that’s just getting started.”All the US players celebrated on the field at the final whistle, as the 31,528 spectators in attendance cheered on. This, though, was the first time it had won the newly configured W Gold Cup tournament. In its next game, the US is set to play Japan in the SheBelieves Cup at Mercedes Benz Stadium, Atlanta, on April 6.

Persons: Lindsey Horan, ”, Twila Kilgore, Sean M, Jaedyn Shaw, “, that’s, ” Shaw Organizations: CNN, United, soccer, Concacaf, Snapdragon, ESPN, Tri, CBS Sports, Japan, Mercedes Benz Locations: United States, Brazil, San Diego , California, Canada, San Diego, Mexico, Atlanta

☆ Rafael Nadal withdraws from 2024 Indian Wells tournament
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-07 | by ( Jacob Lev | Dalia Faheid | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California, the night before he was scheduled to face Canadian Milos Raonic in the first round, he announced on social media Wednesday. In an announcement on X, the 22-time Grand Slam winner said he’s dropping out of the tennis tournament because he doesn’t feel prepared enough to compete at “the highest level.” The three-time Indian Wells champion holds a 59-11 record at Indian Wells, according to ATP Tour. “It is with great sadness that I have to withdraw from this amazing tournament at Indian Wells,” Nadal wrote. The BNP Paribas Open runs through March 17 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Nadal said in May 2023 that 2024 would likely be his last year on tour, though he didn’t rule out continuing past that date.

Persons: Rafael Nadal, Milos Raonic, he’s, ” Nadal, That’s, Sumit Nagal, Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz, Alcaraz, “, Tommy Haas, ”, ” Haas Organizations: CNN, BNP, Indian Wells, ATP Tour, Raonic, Indian Wells Tennis Garden, Brisbane International, Netflix Locations: Spanish, Indian Wells , California, Indian, Indian Wells, Las Vegas

☆ Isaiah Stewart: Detroit Pistons forward suspended after punching opponent before game
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-23 | by ( Jacob Lev | Dalia Faheid | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Detroit Pistons forward Isaiah Stewart has been suspended three games without pay after an altercation with a Phoenix Suns player prior to a game between the two teams, the NBA announced. The 22-year-old was arrested for assault after punching Suns forward Drew Eubanks before the two teams played on February 14 at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona. “The attack on Drew Eubanks was unprovoked, and acts of violence such as this are unacceptable,” a Suns spokesperson previously told CNN. Stewart is in his fourth season with the Pistons, averaging 11 points and 6.8 rebounds per game in 35 games played this season. After the game, Pistons head coach Monty Williams said he and other team officials had talked to Stewart, who gave them his side of the story.

Persons: Isaiah Stewart, Drew Eubanks, Eubanks, Stewart, Stewart “, “, Drew, Frank Vogel, ” Stewart, LeBron James, James, Monty Williams, ” Williams, ” Organizations: CNN — Detroit Pistons, Phoenix Suns, NBA, Suns, Footprint, Phoenix Police Department, “, Phoenix Police, CNN, ” Suns, Pistons, Indiana Pacers Locations: Phoenix , Arizona

☆ Judge bars NCAA from enforcing parts of its NIL policy for student-athletes
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-23 | by ( Jamiel Lynch | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —A Tennessee judge has temporarily blocked the NCAA from enforcing parts of its interim policy that would have restricted how student athletes negotiate compensation for their names, images and likeness. The so-called NIL policy included NCAA bylaws that would have prohibited student athletes from negotiating with any third-party entity, including schools or boosters. To be sure, it is pure speculation to assume that student-athletes would receive more lucrative NIL deals in an open market. Fair market value may be equal to or less than the NIL deals student-athletes can currently receive after selecting a school. But without the give and take of a free market, student-athletes simply have no knowledge of their true NIL value.

Persons: CNN —, “, Jason Miyares, Chancellor Donde Plowman, Nico Iamaleava, Clifton L, Corker, ’ ”, ”, CNN’s Jacob Lev Organizations: CNN, Virginia, University of Tennessee, UT, Spyre Sports, NCAA, ” CNN Locations: Tennessee, Virginia, Commonwealth of Virginia

☆ Tiger Woods withdraws from Genesis Invitational, citing illness
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-16 | by ( Jacob Lev | Brammhi Balarajan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Tiger Woods has withdrawn from The Genesis Invitational in the second round due to illness, the PGA Tour announced Friday. The 15-time major champion was 1-over through six holes before exiting the course on a golf cart during Friday’s second round and 2-over par for the whole tournament. He returned to the tournament scene for The Genesis Invitational, an event he hosts in Southern California. Woods acknowledged he was dealing with back spasms for the final three holes of his opening round on Thursday. The Genesis Invitational continues through Sunday.

Persons: Woods, –, Mark Dusabek, Dusabek, ” Dusbabek, “, ” Woods, Patrick Cantlay Organizations: CNN, PGA, Golf Locations: Bahamas, Southern California

☆ Isaiah Stewart: Detroit Pistons forward arrested and cited after punching opponent before game
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-15 | by ( Sara Smart | Jacob Lev | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Detroit Pistons forward Isaiah Stewart was arrested and cited after an altercation with a Phoenix Suns player prior to Wednesday’s NBA game between the two teams. Stewart was arrested for assault, issued a citation and released, according to a news release from the Phoenix Police Department, after punching Drew Eubanks. Stewart, 22, is in his fourth season with the Pistons and Eubanks, 27, is a forward for the Suns. Stewart was already ruled out of Wednesday’s game, which the Suns won 116-110, with a left ankle sprain. After the game, Pistons head coach Monty Williams said he and other team officials had talked to Stewart, who gave them his side of the story.

Persons: Isaiah Stewart, Stewart, Drew Eubanks, Eubanks, “, Drew, ”, Monty Williams, ” Williams, Frank Vogel Organizations: CNN — Detroit Pistons, Phoenix Suns, NBA, Phoenix Police Department, Pistons, Eubanks, Suns, Police, Footprint Center, “, Phoenix Police, CNN, ” Suns Locations: Phoenix

Clark ended Thursday with 3,569 career points and could set the all-time scoring record in men’s and women’s NCAA basketball history before the season’s end. The late Pete Maravich, who played at Louisiana State for three seasons from 1967 to 1970, holds that record – 3,667 points. Her 49 points Thursday also was a one-game best for her in college, and a one-game best for any University of Iowa women’s basketball player. Before Thursday’s game, at Iowa’s weekly news conference, Clark was asked if she ever thought she could be in a position to surpass the career scoring record. I think that’s been one of the coolest parts.”This season, Clark and Iowa are looking to end the season on a high by claiming a first ever women’s basketball national championship.

Persons: Caitlin Clark, Clark, Kelsey Plum’s, Pete Maravich, Clark’s, ” Clark, “, I’m, Lisa, Bluder, Caitlin, ”, ” Bluder, you’ve, Greta Kampschroeder, Matthew Putney, Plum, eason, ould, ’, ames Organizations: CNN — University of Iowa, NCAA, Michigan Wolverines, Louisiana State, University of Iowa, Des Moines, Carver, Indiana Fever, University of Washington, tate Locations: men’s, Iowa, Michigan

☆ Irish women’s basketball team refuses to shake hands with Israeli team after accusations of antisemitism
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-09 | by ( Jacob Lev | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —The Irish women’s national basketball team refused to shake hands with the Israeli women’s national team ahead of the first game of the 2025 Women’s EuroBasket qualifier in Riga, Latvia, on Thursday. Basketball Ireland fully supports our players in their decision,” the statement continued. On Wednesday, Israeli basketball player Dor Sa’ar called the Irish team “quite antisemitic,” in an interview posted on the Israeli Basketball Association’s website. After the game, Israel head coach Sharon Drucker said he had “never seen such things” in his life. “There was no game where you don’t give concessions, shake hands, congratulate each other.

Persons: Dor Sa’ar, “, ” Sa’ar, Israel, Sharon Drucker, “ I’ve, I’ve, ” Drucker, ” Israel, Oksana Dzadan, let’s, James Weldon, ” “ It’s, ” Weldon, Weldon, didn’t, wasn’t Organizations: CNN, Irish women’s, women’s, Basketball Ireland, Ireland, FIBA Europe, Wednesday, Basketball, Israel, ” Basketball Ireland, FIBA Women’s, FIBA, Israeli Basketball Association Locations: Riga, Latvia, Israel, tipoff, Ireland

CNN —The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ruled on Wednesday that Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva did not meet the burden of proof to overturn her four-year ban for testing positive for trimetazidine. Valieva had suggested the prohibited substance was in her body because she ate a strawberry dessert her grandfather made for her on the same chopping board on which he crushed up his heart medication. Trimetazidine is listed as a “metabolic modulator” and its use by athletes is banned, both in and out of competition. One scenario dubbed the “Grandfather explanation” in the CAS report was that Valieva’s grandfather, Mr. Solovyov, made her a strawberry dessert on a chopping board that was contaminated with his trimetazidine medication. Japan will receive the silver medal, while Canada – which was left “extremely disappointed” after not being awarded the bronze – remained in fourth place.

Persons: Kamila Valieva, Valieva, Solovyov, Christine Brennan, disqualifying, backdated Organizations: CNN, Sport, USA, Russian Olympic Locations: Beijing, Japan, Canada

☆ Robert Kraft: New England Patriots owner hails ‘smart’ Taylor Swift, says he was ‘privileged’ to have Bill Belichick as coach
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-05 | by ( Jacob Lev | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft says singer Taylor Swift has been “smart” by gaining a new audience through her appearances at Kansas City Chiefs games. Despite New England not being involved, Kraft said he “hopes” the Super Bowl ratings will break a record. Kraft said the organization was “privileged” to have Belichick as head coach. We have a great new, young head coach in Jerod Mayo. Kraft said he believes Belichick will be coaching next year, adding: “He’s a great coach.

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☆ NHL players to return to Olympics in 2026 and 2030
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-02 | by ( Jacob Lev | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —After missing the previous two Winter Games, National Hockey League players will return to the Olympics for the first time in more than a decade. The NHL, along with the National Hockey League Players Association and the International Ice Hockey Federation, have agreed to allow players to participate in the 2026 and 2030 Olympic Games. “We think this is a great stage for best on best, the best on best in obviously what we believe is in the best sport,” Bettman added. The 2026 Olympic Games are scheduled to be held in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. In addition to participating in the 2026 Olympics, the NHL also announced a new four-team international tournament that will pit Canada, the United States, Sweden, and Finland against each other in 2025.

Persons: Gary Bettman, Bettman, ”, Marty Walsh, “ Organizations: CNN, National Hockey League, Olympics, NHL, National Hockey League Players Association, International Ice Hockey Federation, Cortina d’Ampezzo, “, Team Canada Locations: Milan, Italy, Sochi, Russia, Beijing, PyeongChang, South Korea, Canada, United States, Sweden, Finland

☆ NFL: Raheem Morris named Atlanta Falcons head coach, Carolina Panthers hire Dave Canales
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-26 | by ( Samuel Joseph | Jacob Lev | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Coaching vacancies continue to be filled around the NFL, as the Atlanta Falcons announced on Wednesday that Raheem Morris had been hired as head coach of the organization, while the Carolina Panthers named Dave Canales as their new head coach. Kyusung Gong/APIn replacing Arthur Smith in Atlanta, Morris becomes the first full-time Black head coach in franchise history, per the Falcons. “I am overjoyed for the opportunity for my family and I to return to Atlanta as the Falcons head coach,” Morris said in a statement, where he also thanked McVay and the Rams. He served as offensive quality coach, assistant quarterbacks coach, wide receivers coach, quarterbacks coach and pass game coordinator between 2010 and 2022. Mike Carlson/APThe Panthers have put their faith in the first-time head coach to turn the franchise around.

Persons: Raheem Morris, Dave Canales, Morris, Sean McVay, Dan Quinn, Kyusung Gong, Arthur Smith, “, ” Morris, McVay, Arthur Blank, Bill Belichick, Belichick, Greg M, Cooper, Dave Canales Canales, David Tepper, ”, Canales, Tom Brady, Baker Mayfield, Mayfield, Mike Carlson, Bryce Young, Young Organizations: CNN, NFL, Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, Atlanta, Los Angeles Rams, Falcons, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Rams, Bowl, New England Patriots, AP Carolina Panthers, Tampa, Panthers, ” Panthers, Bucs, Seattle Seahawks, NFC, Philadelphia Eagles, Detroit Lions, Carolina, Chicago Bears Locations: Washington, LA, Atlanta, Tampa Bay

☆ LeBron James named to record 20th NBA All-Star Game
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-25 | by ( Jacob Lev | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: 1 min

☆ Shawn Barber death: Canadian pole vaulter dies at 29
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-18 | by ( Jacob Lev | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Canadian world champion pole vaulter Shawn Barber has died at the age of 29, his agent Paul Doyle told CNN on Thursday. Barber set the Canadian world record for the men’s pole vault in January 2016. Shawn Barber competed in the men's pole vault final at the 2015 IAAF World Athletics Championships in Beijing. His best vault was 6 meters, which is still the Canadian record, according to Olympics.com. Barber is survived by his brother David, his mother Ann and his father George, according to the University of Akron’s statement.

Persons: Shawn Barber, Paul Doyle, Barber, “ Barber, “, ”, Cameron Spencer, Shawn, ” Doyle, ” Barber, Thiago Braz, David, Ann, George Organizations: CNN, Pan American, IAAF, University of Akron’s, University of, Associated Press, Janeiro Games Locations: Canadian, Toronto, Beijing, China, Kingwood , Texas, Brazil

☆ NBA player Josh Giddey won’t face charges following investigation into alleged relationship with a minor
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-17 | by ( Jacob Lev | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey won’t face charges in California following an investigation into whether the 21-year-old was in a relationship with a minor, police announced. Investigators have been “unable to corroborate any criminal activity” connected to Giddey, the Newport Beach Police Department announced on Wednesday. CNN has reached out to the NBA and the Thunder for comment but did not immediately hear back. In November, police opened an investigation after information began circulating online involving an alleged relationship between Giddey and a female minor. Giddey was asked in November about social media posts suggesting a relationship, to which he said, “I understand the question obviously, but there’s no further comment right now.

Persons: Josh Giddey won’t, Giddey, “, Mark Daigneault, CNN’s Wayne Sterling Organizations: CNN, Oklahoma City Thunder, Newport Beach Police Department, Wednesday, NBA, Thunder, Jazz Locations: California, Giddey, Newport Beach, Salt Lake City , Utah

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