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Kyrie Irving’s apology to the Jewish community means nothing if his actions don’t back it up

His words need to be backed by action.

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Kyrie Irving finally apologises over antisemitic film tweet – after Brooklyn Nets suspended him without pay

The basketball star’s statement came hours after the Nets announced it had suspended him without pay and the ADL refused to accept his donation

The Independent UK

NBA star Irving apologizes after suspension in antisemitism row

Kyrie Irving, the point guard for the National Basketball Association’s Brooklyn Nets franchise, has apologized after being suspended from playing for failing to “disavow antisemitism” when he was given an opportunity to do so.

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Kyrie Irving Posts Apology to Jewish Families, Communities

The Nets guard previously declined to apologize for promoting an antisemitic film and book on his social media last week.

Sports Illustrated

Brooklyn Nets lose patience with Kyrie Irving, embroiled in another mess of his own making

Even after his initial misstep, Kyrie Irving had plenty of chances to calm things down, but his refusal to do so until after his team was forced to suspend him has put his once legendary NBA career in jeopardy, writes Jon Healy.

ABC News

Kyrie Irving’s $500K Donation Won’t Be Accepted, ADL CEO Says

The Nets star received a suspension Thursday amid recent backlash related to his promotion of an antisemitic film and book on social media.

Sports Illustrated

Nets Release Strong Statement Admonishing Irving’s Antisemitic Post

The guard was suspended for “no less than five games” since he has yet to apologize for his actions.

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Nets suspend guard Kyrie Irving at least 5 games for antisemitic comments

NEW YORK — The Brooklyn Nets suspended guard Kyrie Irving for at least five games without pay after his antisemitic remarks.

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Brooklyn Nets suspend Kyrie Irving without pay for boosting antisemitic movie

NBA team took action a week after Irving tweeted about controversial movie

The Independent UK

Nets suspend Kyrie Irving for at least 5 games without pay

The Brooklyn Nets are suspending Kyrie Irving for at least five games without pay, saying they were dismayed by his failure to “unequivocally say he has no antisemitic beliefs.”

The Independent UK

Nets Suspend Kyrie Irving Without Pay in Wake of Antisemitic Post

Brooklyn suspended the star guard in the aftermath of fallout stemming from his recent promotion of an antisemitic film and book on social media.

Sports Illustrated

Kyrie Irving Did This to Himself

On Thursday, the Nets suspended their star guard after he declined to apologize for promoting an antisemitic film.

Sports Illustrated

Kyrie Irving was asked if he has antisemitic beliefs. He could have just said no.

"The answer to the question 'Do you have any antisemitic beliefs' is always 'NO' without equivocation."

USA Today Sports Media Group

Kyrie Irving: ‘I cannot be antisemitic if I know where I come from’

NEW YORK — After the backlash he faced for posting a documentary laced with heavily antisemitic rhetoric on his social media channels, Nets’ star Kyrie Irving said he’s not standing down from his beliefs — and that those beliefs are not intended to demean the Jewish community but are part…

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Irving Declines to Apologize for Sharing Antisemitic Film

He was directly asked whether he is sorry for his actions and the pain they caused.

Daily Mirror

Kyrie Irving fails to apologise for anti-semitic posts as press conference cut short

NBA superstar Kyrie Irving has broken his silence after being roundly criticised for sharing the link to an anti-semetic film on his social media page - but Irving failed to say "I apologise"

Sports Illustrated

Adam Silver Releases Statement on Kyrie Irving, Antisemitism

The NBA commissioner said he was disappointed in Irving for not apologizing for his actions yet.

Daily Mirror

NBA commissioner Adam Silver hits out at "reckless" Kyrie Irving over "antisemitic" post

NBA commissioner Adam Silver has criticised Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving over his "antisemitic" social media posts, claiming the player should have done more to apologise for his actions

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The Nets are only delaying the inevitable by not blowing it up now

Brooklyn appears to be headed nowhere fast.

Daily Mirror

Charles Barkley believes NBA should have suspended Kyrie Irving over 'anti-semitic' post

NBA legend and analyst Charles Barkley has criticised the NBA for failing to intervene and act after Kyrie Irving posted a link to an 'anti-semitic' film last week

The Guardian - US

Kyrie Irving scores just four points in Nets loss as Barkley calls guard ‘idiot’

The fallout from Kyrie Irving’s post about an antisemitic film continued as the Nets lost in their first game since the departure of coach Steve Nash

Sports Illustrated

Charles Barkley Calls for NBA to Suspend Kyrie Irving

Barkley: “I think the NBA dropped the ball … you can’t take my $40 million and insult my religion.”

USA Today Sports Media Group

Charles Barkley, Reggie Miller and Shaq strongly condemn Kyrie Irving’s antisemetic actions during NBA national broadcast

Charles Barkley does not mince words here.

Chicago Tribune

Paul Sullivan: Kyrie Irving’s latest controversy is no laughing matter — and the NBA needs to put an end to his promotion of hate

Kyrie Irving was once just another famous goofball whose belief that Earth is flat was laughed at by most observers.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Kyrie Irving’s antisemitism isn’t just another PR problem for the NBA

A lot of meaningless words with no actions attached won't cut it.

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