The NBA star fined for profane language

Published

3 years ago

April 20, 2022

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Kyrie Irving has been fined $50,000 for making obscene gestures on court

The NBA says the Brooklyn Nets guard directed profane language to the stands in their first game of plays-offs.

The incident took place when the Celtics beat the Nets at the weekend 115-114.

Kyrie Irving raises his middle finger towards the crowd.

The 30-year-old allegedly swore and raised his middle finger at the crowd who were booing him.

“I’m used to these antics and people being close nearby. It’s the same energy they have for me, I’m going to have the same energy for them.”
KYRIE IRVING

The Nets guard spent two years in Boston before leaving the team in 2019.

The controversial figure has defended his actions but says he understands it is a minority of fans.

Meanwhile, Power Forward Kevin Durant has also spoken out in support of his team-mate. He says fans can trigger playing to “react in the moment”.

The Nets will hope to even their best-of-seven series as they take on Boston in game two later this week.

Israel and Hamas agree to landmark hostage deal

Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

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10 hours ago

October 10, 2025

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Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and Hamas have agreed to release all remaining Israeli hostages under a U.S.-brokered framework. The deal pairs prisoner exchanges with an Israeli troop pullback and expanded aid access, marking a potential turning point in the two-year Gaza conflict.

The agreement, set for approval by Israel’s cabinet, could pave the way for lasting peace if both sides uphold the terms. It follows weeks of negotiations led by U.S. envoys and regional mediators in Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye.

As international agencies prepare to facilitate aid and logistics, the world watches to see whether this fragile deal can hold and bring relief to millions affected by the war.

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Google leads Australia media tax rankings

Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

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1 day ago

October 9, 2025

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Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

Google is currently on the of top of Australian media tax payments, while Netflix, Dentsu, and Singtel pay nothing, sparking a fresh debate over fairness and corporate responsibility in the industry.

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