Enes Kanter Freedom , Calls Out Jeremy Lin for , Continuing to Play in China.
Enes Kanter Freedom , Calls Out Jeremy Lin for , Continuing to Play in China.
USA Today reports Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter Freedom has expressed his discontent with former NBA player Jeremy Lin's choice to play in the Chinese Basketball Association.
USA Today reports Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter Freedom has expressed his discontent with former NBA player Jeremy Lin's choice to play in the Chinese Basketball Association.
Kanter Freedom has
been critical of oppressive
Communist regimes.
Kanter Freedom called on Lin
to "stand with Taiwan.".
Havenât you had enough
of that Dirty Chinese
Communist Party money
feeding you to stay silent?
, Enes Kanter Freedom, Center Boston Celtics, via Twitter.
Jeremy Lin was the first United
States-born player of Taiwanese or Chinese descent in NBA history.
.
Lin is best known for his magical
run with the New York Knicks
in the 2011-12 season.
Lin is best known for his magical
run with the New York Knicks
in the 2011-12 season.
After failing to make a roster spot with the Golden State Warriors G League affiliate last year, Lin signed with the Beijing Ducks of the Chinese Basketball Association.
For months,
I saw others
get contracts,
chances,
opportunities.
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Former NBA Player Adreian Payne , Murdered in Orlando.
CNN reports that Adreian Payne, a
former standout collegiate athlete
and professional NBA player.
was found dead in Orlando
in the early hours of May 9.
Payne was 31 years old.
Orange County authorities
reportedly responded to shots
fired around 1 a.m. Eastern Time.
The man believed to have shot Payne, identified as Lawrence Dority,
was found at the crime scene.
He was then transported to
Orange County Police headquarters.
According to authorities, Dority was arrested on charges of First Degree Murder.
Adreian Payne was a standout player at Michigan State for four seasons.
After winning two Big Ten Conference Championships, Payne entered the
2014 NBA draft. He was selected in
the first round by the Atlanta Hawks.
Payne's former collegiate coach, Tom Izzo, was shocked at the players' untimely death.
Iâm in shock at
the tragic news of
Adreian Payneâs death. , statement from Tom Izzo, coach Michigan State men's basketball, via CNN.
Our prayers are with
his family, teammates and loved ones. , statement from Tom Izzo, coach Michigan State men's basketball, via CNN
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Steph Curry Makes History , During Warriorsâ Victory Over Grizzlies.
Steph Curry Makes History , During Warriorsâ Victory Over Grizzlies.
CNN reports that during the Warriors' 101-98 victory over the Grizzlies on May 9.
Curry became the first NBA player ever to sink 500 career playoff three-pointers.
Curry became the first NBA player ever to sink 500 career playoff three-pointers.
He secured 32 points and eight assists to help Golden State advance closer to the Western Conference finals.
He secured 32 points and eight assists to help Golden State advance closer to the Western Conference finals.
The Grizzlies had the lead until the last quarter when Curry scored 18 points to tie the game.
The Grizzlies had the lead until the last quarter when Curry scored 18 points to tie the game.
He then made eight free throws in the last minute, pushing the Warriors in the lead.
He then made eight free throws in the last minute, pushing the Warriors in the lead.
...It was just don't let the first three quarters influence the fact that we still had a chance to win the game. Shoot the shots you think you can make, play aggressive, take care of the ball. We did all of those things, Steph Curry, to reporters, via CNN.
The Warriors also had their work cut out for them since coach Steve Kerr tested positive for COVID two hours before the game.
Assistant coach Mike Brown filled in.
His head coaching record for a Warrior playoff game I think is undefeated. We did miss Steve a lot, just his voice, his presence, but we've been here before, 2017 when Mike took over and we rolled off a lot of wins, so I reflected on that a lot, Klay Thompson, Warriors guard, via CNN.
CNN reports Game 5 will take place
on May 11 in Memphis.
CNN reports Game 5 will take place
on May 11 in Memphis
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Turkey's Erdogan Confirms , He Will Block Finland and Sweden's , Bids to Join NATO.
On May 19, Turkey's president,
Recep Tayyip Erdogan, said that he will
block Sweden and Finland's bids to join NATO. .
On May 19, Turkey's president,
Recep Tayyip Erdogan, said that he will
block Sweden and Finland's bids to join NATO. .
Business Insider reports that the move
complicates a massive shift in European
geopolitics driven by Russia's war with Ukraine.
Business Insider reports that the move
complicates a massive shift in European
geopolitics driven by Russia's war with Ukraine.
We will continue our policy in a determined
way. We have told allies that we will say no
to Finland and Sweden's NATO membership, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President of Turkey,
via Business Insider.
Turkey has the ability to veto any new country's attempt to join NATO, as all 30 member
nations must approve new members. .
Turkey has the ability to veto any new country's attempt to join NATO, as all 30 member
nations must approve new members. .
Business Insider reports that Turkey
is seeking concessions in exchange for allowing
Sweden and Finland to join the alliance.
Business Insider reports that Turkey
is seeking concessions in exchange for allowing
Sweden and Finland to join the alliance.
Turkey is reportedly looking
to have suspected Kurdish militants
extradited from Finland and Sweden.
Turkey is reportedly looking
to have suspected Kurdish militants
extradited from Finland and Sweden.
It will also ask NATO members to remove limits
on Turkey's ability to purchase weapons.
It will also ask NATO members to remove limits
on Turkey's ability to purchase weapons.
Earlier this week,
Finland and Sweden formally
submitted requests to join NATO. .
Earlier this week,
Finland and Sweden formally
submitted requests to join NATO. .
Business Insider reports that the process,
complicated by Turkey's objections,
could now take weeks or months.
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Experts say the three might end up in negotiations together with the rest of NATO, despite claims by Turkish President Erdogan that sending diplomats will not result in a change of stance in Ankara.
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EU Ready to Approve, Another $527 Million , in Military Aid for Ukraine.
Al Jazeera reports that defense ministers from
the European Union are set to approve an additional
$527 million in military aid for Ukraine. .
On May 17, EU foreign policy chief
Josep Borrell stressed the importance
of continuing support for Ukraine.
We have to continue to support
the Ukrainians with arms, thatâs why
we will pull 500 million euros more, Josep Borrell, European Union
foreign policy chief, via Al Jazeera.
According to Al Jazeera,
the additional support will bring the EU's
military aid for Ukraine to $2.1 billion.
Borrell also joined Defense Ministers from
Germany and Luxembourg in expressing support
for Finland and Sweden's requests to join NATO.
The move for Finland and Sweden
to join NATO has been vehemently
opposed by Russia and Turkey. .
Turkey reportedly opposes the move
because of their perceived inaction
against exiled Kurdish fighters.
On May 16, Turkey's President Recep Tayyip
Erdogan accused the two Nordic countries
of refusing to extradite "terrorists.".
Turkey has opposition to this.
Turkey says that the two harbor terrorism,
that they have supporters of the PKK
and the Kurdish nationalists living in their
countries. This is something that throughout
the week is going to be a big issue, James Bays, Al Jazeeraâs diplomatic editor,
via Al Jazeera.
Al Jazeera reports that all 30 NATO
countries must agree in order for
Finland and Sweden to join the alliance.
Al Jazeera reports that all 30 NATO
countries must agree in order for
Finland and Sweden to join the alliance
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Turkey's Erdogan , Says He Doesn't Support
Sweden, Finland , Joining NATO.
Turkey's Erdogan , Says He Doesn't Support
Sweden, Finland , Joining NATO.
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan
made the statements on May 13.
We are following the developments regarding
Sweden and Finland, but we
don't hold positive views, Tayyip Erdogan, President of Turkey, via Reuters.
As Turkey, we don't want to repeat similar mistakes. , Tayyip Erdogan, President of Turkey, via Reuters.
Erdogan also based Turkey's stance on accusations that
the countries are host to "terrorist organizations.".
Furthermore, Scandinavian countries are guesthouses for terrorist organizations, Tayyip Erdogan, President of Turkey, via Reuters.
They are even members of the parliament in some countries.
It is not possible for
us to be in favor, Tayyip Erdogan, President of Turkey, via Reuters.
The organizations Erdogan refers
to include the PKK and Gulenists, .
which he accuses of playing a role
in a 2016 coup attempt.
Analysts say that it will take a great effort
to persuade Erdogan to see things differently.
Turkish national security elites view Finland and Sweden as semi-hostile, given the presence of PKK and Gulenists. , Aaron Stein, Foreign Policy Research
Institute, via Twitter.
It's gonna take arm twisting
to get sign off, Aaron Stein, Foreign Policy Research
Institute, via Twitter.
Erdogan's statements
come a day after Finland
declared plans to apply
for NATO membership.
Erdogan's statements
come a day after Finland
declared plans to apply
for NATO membership.
Sweden has not announced its plans,
but the nation is expected to follow suit.
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg stated that Finland's accession into NATO would be "smooth and swift."
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Jerry Huang's aquatic pets rarely feel like two lost souls swimming in a fishbowl because they get to go for regular strolls.
In Taiwan's Taichung City, Huang can be seen pushing his latest invention: a goldfish bowl on wheels.
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US Would Respond 'Militarily'
If China Attacked Taiwan, , Biden Says.
President Joe Biden made the remarks while in Tokyo on May 23 during a news conference.
Biden was asked if he was "willing to get involved militarily to defend Taiwan if it comes to that?".
Yes. Thatâs the commitment
we made, President Joe Biden, via CNN.
We agree with the One China policy. We signed on to it, and all the attendant agreements made from there, President Joe Biden, via CNN.
... but the idea that it can be taken by force, just taken by force, is [just not] appropriate, President Joe Biden, via CNN.
The White House quickly attempted to frame the President's remarks as consistent with known U.S. policy.
As the President said, our policy has not changed. He reiterated our One China policy and our commitment to peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, Unnamed White House Official, via CNN.
He also reiterated our commitment under the Taiwan Relations Act to provide Taiwan with the military means to
defend itself, Unnamed White House Official, via CNN.
China responded, articulating its "strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition" to Biden's statements. .
On issues concerning Chinaâs sovereignty and territorial integrity and other core interests, there is no room for compromise, Wang Wenbin, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman, via CNN.
We urged the US side to earnestly follow the One China principle ⊠be cautious in words and deeds on the Taiwan issue, Wang Wenbin, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, via CNN.
Biden clarified that the U.S. stance is to support One China, but that support does not extend to aggression from China.
We support the One China policy [...] but that does not mean [...] that China has the [...] jurisdiction to go in and use force to take
over Taiwan, President Joe Biden, via CNN.
A spokesperson the the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Taiwan welcomed Biden's comments.
[Taiwan] expresses sincere welcome and gratitude to President Biden and the United States government for reiterating its rock solid commitment
to Taiwan, Joanne Ou, Taiwanâs Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson, via CNN
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US President Joe Biden on Monday said that US forces would defend Taiwan militarily if China attempted to take control of the self-ruled island by force
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Ed Sheeran and Wife , Secretly Welcome Another Baby.
Sheeran took to Instagram on May 19
to announce that he and his wife,
Cherry Seaborn, have had another baby girl.
He shared a picture of baby booties on a blanket while revealing the big news.
'Page Six' reports that the baby's
exact date of birth is unclear. .
Her name also has yet to be revealed.
Sheeran and Seaborn share another child together, 1-year-old Lyra Antarctica.
'Page Six' reports that Sheeran and
Seaborn started dating in 2015.
They got married in 2019 and had their
first baby in September of 2020.
When announcing Lyra's birth,
they shared a picture of blue booties.
When announcing Lyra's birth,
they shared a picture of blue booties
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Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker , Share First Wedding Photos.
Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker , Share First Wedding Photos.
After media outlets initially reported that the couple had gotten married after the Grammys, Kardashian revealed it was only a practice ceremony.
After media outlets initially reported that the couple had gotten married after the Grammys, Kardashian revealed it was only a practice ceremony.
But on May 17, Kardashian took to Instagram to share photos of the couple's legitimate courthouse wedding in Santa Barbara.
She captioned the post "Till death do us part.".
Kardashian's grandmother,
Mary Jo âMJâ Campbell,
was one of the witnesses. .
'People' reports that while this occasion served as Kardashian and Barker's legal wedding,
a bigger ceremony in Italy is on the horizon.
'People' reports that while this occasion served as Kardashian and Barker's legal wedding,
a bigger ceremony in Italy is on the horizon.
They had to legally get married first ahead of their big Italian wedding, which is happening very soon. All the details are set and the whole family, including all the kids, are very excited, Source, to 'People'.
They had to legally get married first ahead of their big Italian wedding, which is happening very soon. All the details are set and the whole family, including all the kids, are very excited, Source, to 'People'
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Enes Kanter Freedom Says , NBA âBeggedâ Him, Not To Wear âFree Tibetâ Shoes.
Fox News reports Enes Kanter Freedom's
activism has gotten him in
some hot water with the NBA.
The Boston..
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