Kyrie Irving

February 9, 2023, 12:31 pm

Kyrie Irving says he has Jewish family members, stands by deleting apology post

Basketball star says he still regrets promoting antisemitic video, explains erasure of his apology for that by saying ‘I delete things all the time’ from social media

By jacob gurvis

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving looks out during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers Monday, Oct. 31, 2022, in New York. (AP/Jessie Alcheh)

February 6, 2023, 5:29 am

NBA’s Irving traded to Mavericks, whose Jewish owner criticized antisemitism scandal

Mark Cuban adds star guard to Dallas roster, despite speaking out against him last year for promoting a film replete with anti-Jewish tropes

By Gabe Friedman

Miami Heat's Meyers Leonard stands for the national anthem before an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns, Saturday, August 8, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool)

February 4, 2023, 4:26 am

NBA’s Meyers Leonard opens up to Jewish ESPN reporter about his antisemitism scandal

The former Miami Heat center tells Emmy-winning sports journalist Jeremy Schaap how his ‘huge mistake’ led to his embrace by a forgiving and loving community

By jacob gurvis

Emily Austin at the 71st Miss Universe competition in New Orleans on January 14, 2023. (Courtesy)

January 19, 2023, 3:03 am

Why an intern at Israel’s Mission to the UN judged this week’s Miss Universe pageant

At 21, social media star Emily Austin served as a judge at the annual beauty pageant, in between sports reporting gigs and an internship with Gilad Erdan’s team in New York

By Amy Spiro

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) goes to the basket against Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) and guard Killian Hayes (7) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, in Detroit, December 18, 2022. (Duane Burleson/AP)

December 20, 2022, 10:30 pm

Detroit Pistons troll Kyrie Irving with Hanukkah display after antisemitism scandal

In NBA game against Brooklyn Nets, scoreboard features ‘Happy Hanukkah’ message along with lit menorah

By jacob gurvis

In this photo from November 1, 2022, Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets brings the ball up the court during a game against the Chicago Bulls at Barclays Center in New York City. (Dustin Satloff/Getty Images North America/AFP)

December 6, 2022, 4:58 am

Nike cuts ties with NBA’s Kyrie Irving after antisemitism controversy

Sportswear giant drops Brooklyn Nets player, ending 11-year relationship, a month after he promoted antisemitic film

By Tim Reynolds

Antisemites hang a banner over a Los Angeles freeway declaring 'Kanye is right about the Jews' next to another advertising the Goyim Defense League's Goyim TV website. (Oren Segal, via Twitter/used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)

December 3, 2022, 5:58 pm

US Jews battle ‘mainstreaming’ and normalization of antisemitism

After Kanye West voices ‘love’ for Nazis and ex-president Trump dines with white supremacist, Biden says ‘silence is complicity’

By Paul Handley

Amazon Web Services CEO Andy Jassy, discusses a new initiative during AWS re:Invent 2019 in Las Vegas, December 5, 2019. (Isaac Brekken/AP Images for NFL)

November 30, 2022, 11:31 pm

Amazon CEO: Antisemitic film must stay on site, to allow for ‘different viewpoints’

Andy Jassy suggests decision on controversial ‘Hebrews to Negroes’ movie is not ‘straightforward,’ does not indicate if disclaimer could be added

By ToI Staff

Composite photo: The film 'Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America' is seen on Amazon Prime; Brooklyn Nets' Kyrie Irving plays during an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022, in Philadelphia. (Screenshot; AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

November 25, 2022, 4:14 am

A month after Irving scandal, antisemitic book and film still available on Amazon

Company has so far resisted numerous calls to remove contentious content from its platform, despite report of multiple internal debates on the issue

By ToI Staff

Members of the Israel United in Christ hate group gather outside the Barclays Center arena on November 20, 2022. (Screen capture/Twitter)

November 22, 2022, 4:37 am

As Kyrie Irving returns to action, Black Hebrews rally in solidarity outside stadium

NBA star again denounces antisemitism prior to game, but group galvanized by his promotion of conspiracy theory-ladened film gathers and hands out anti-Jewish fliers to fans

By Jacob Henry

November 20, 2022, 4:00 am

Kyrie Irving rejoins Nets, ‘apologizes deeply’ weeks after posting antisemitic film

Star basketball player says ‘I’m not antisemitic’ after initially evading an apology and refusing to denounce antisemitism, prompting his team to suspend him

By Agencies

Dave Chappelle hosts 'Saturday Night Live,' November 12, 2022. (NBC Universal via JTA)

November 15, 2022, 1:33 am

ADL chief blasts Dave Chappelle monologue as ‘normalizing’ antisemitism

Jonathan Greenblatt says comedian’s SNL bit on Jews in Hollywood ‘diminishes, popularizes’ Jew-hatred, but most Jewish leaders refrain from weighing in on controversy

By ToI Staff and JTA

November 13, 2022, 6:01 pm

On SNL, Dave Chappelle mocks Kanye’s antisemitism while dancing along similar lines

In lengthy monologue on ‘the Jews,’ comedian says it’s ‘not a crazy thing to think’ that Jews run showbiz, suggests Jewish scapegoating of Black people for past trauma

By Andrew Silow-Carroll

Brooklyn Nets' Kyrie Irving speaks before the team's NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Oct. 19, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

November 11, 2022, 7:51 am

NBA commissioner Silver says he doesn’t believe Irving is antisemitic

LeBron James calls to let suspended Brooklyn guard play, saying he has ‘apologized’; Nike chief says relationship with Irving likely severed for good

By Tim Reynolds

Screen capture of the book 'Hebrews to Negroes' on the Amazon website, November 10, 2022. (Amazon. Used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)

November 10, 2022, 1:44 pm

Over 200 entertainment leaders urge Amazon, Barnes & Noble to drop antisemitic title

Letter to companies’ leaders warns they are ‘profiting from hate,’ endangering US Jews by offering ‘Hebrews to Negroes’ film and book of same title, promoted by Kyrie Irving

By ToI Staff and JTA