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Clippers docked 5 first-round draft picks and fined $30 million following Kawhi Leonard probe
The NBA issued stern penalties against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday following an independent investigation that revealed a “pattern of misconduct” and severe salary cap circumvention violations. The investigation found that the Clippers improperly funneled off-court endorsement opportunities to star forward Kawhi Leonard through corporate partners – including Aspiration Partners, Boingo Wireless, Daktronics, and Lockton Insurance – in exchange for team business.
Clippers docked 5 first-round draft picks and fined $30 million following Kawhi Leonard probe
(CNN) — The NBA issued stern penalties against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday following an independent investigation that revealed a “pattern of misconduct” and severe salary cap circumvention violations. The investigation found that the Clippers improperly funneled off-court endorsement opportunities to star forward Kawhi Leonard through corporate partners – including Aspiration Partners, Boingo Wireless, Daktronics, and Lockton Insurance – in exchange for team business.
Clippers docked 5 first-round draft picks and fined $30 million following Kawhi Leonard probe
(CNN) — The NBA issued stern penalties against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday following an independent investigation that revealed a “pattern of misconduct” and severe salary cap circumvention violations. The investigation found that the Clippers improperly funneled off-court endorsement opportunities to star forward Kawhi Leonard through corporate partners – including Aspiration Partners, Boingo Wireless, Daktronics, and Lockton Insurance – in exchange for team business.
Clippers docked 5 first-round draft picks and fined $30 million following Kawhi Leonard probe
The NBA issued stern penalties against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday following an independent investigation that revealed a "pattern of misconduct" and severe salary cap circumvention violations. The investigation found that the Clippers improperly funneled off-court endorsement opportunities to star forward Kawhi Leonard through corporate partners – including Aspiration Partners, Boingo Wireless, Daktronics, and Lockton Insurance – in exchange for team business.
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Clippers docked 5 first-round draft picks and fined $30 million following Kawhi Leonard probe
The NBA fined the Clippers $30 million, stripped five first-round picks and suspended owner Steve Ballmer after finding salary-cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard endorsements.
El escándalo Kawhi Leonard le sale caro a los Clippers: cinco selecciones de primera ronda del draft y US$ 30 millones
La NBA impuso severas sanciones a Los Angeles Clippers el miércoles, tras una investigación independiente que reveló un patrón de mala conducta y graves violaciones del límite salarial. La investigación determinó que los Clippers canalizaron indebidamente oportunidades de patrocinio fuera de la cancha para su estrella, el alero Kawhi Leonard, a través de socios corporativos, entre ellos Aspiration Partners, Boingo Wireless, Daktronics y Lockton Insurance, a cambio de contratos para el equipo.
Clippers docked 5 first-round draft picks and fined $30 million following Kawhi Leonard probe
By Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — The NBA issued stern penalties against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday following an independent investigation that revealed a “pattern of misconduct” and severe salary cap circumvention violations.
Clippers docked 5 first-round draft picks and fined $30 million following Kawhi Leonard probe
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Clippers docked 5 first-round draft picks and fined $30 million following Kawhi Leonard probe
By Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — The NBA issued stern penalties against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday following an independent investigation that revealed a “pattern of misconduct” and severe salary cap circumvention violations.
Clippers docked 5 first-round draft picks and fined $30 million following Kawhi Leonard probe Original
Kawhi Leonard says he had "no knowledge of any intent on anyone's part to circumvent the salary cap." Ronald Martinez/Getty Images See all topics Email Link Copied! The NBA issued stern penalties against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday following an independent investigation that revealed a “pattern of misconduct” and severe salary cap circumvention violations.
Former NBA players not eligible for WNBA, sources say
(CNN) — Former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White are not eligible to play in the WNBA, sources around the league told CNN on Monday. ESPN was first to report on the news. Both men announced last month that they now identify as women and said they planned to enter the 2027 WNBA draft amid a national conversation surrounding gender eligibility policies and transgender inclusion in women’s sports. However, no transgender women have played in the WNBA.
Former NBA players not eligible for WNBA, sources report
(CNN) — Former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White are not eligible to play in the WNBA, sources around the league told CNN on Monday. ESPN was first to report on the news. Both men announced last month that they now identify as women and said they planned to enter the 2027 WNBA draft amid a national conversation surrounding gender eligibility policies and transgender inclusion in women’s sports. However, no transgender women have played in the WNBA.
Los exjugadores de la NBA no son elegibles para la WNBA, según fuentes: críticas a Enes Kanter Freedom y Royce White
Los exjugadores de la NBA Enes Kanter Freedom y Royce White no son elegibles para jugar en la WNBA, según informaron fuentes cercanas a la liga a CNN el lunes. Ambos exjugadores anunciaron el mes pasado que ahora se identifican como mujeres y que planean participar en el draft de la WNBA de 2027, en medio de un debate nacional sobre las políticas de elegibilidad de género y la inclusión de personas transgénero en el deporte femenino. Sin embargo, ninguna mujer transgénero ha jugado en la WNBA.
Former NBA players not eligible for WNBA, sources say
(CNN) — Former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White are not eligible to play in the WNBA, sources around the league told CNN on Monday. Both men announced last month that they now identify as women and said they planned to enter the 2027 WNBA draft amid a national conversation surrounding gender eligibility policies and transgender inclusion in women’s sports. However, no transgender women have played in the WNBA.
Former NBA players not eligible for WNBA, sources say
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Former NBA players not eligible for WNBA, sources say
Michael Reaves/Getty Images via CNN Newsource Former basketball player Enes Kanter Freedom and Natasha Cloud #9 of the Chicago Sky yell at one another during the Sky and Indiana Fever game on August 23. Published August 24, 2026 1:57 pm By Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — Former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White are not eligible to play in the WNBA, sources around the league told CNN on Monday.
Former NBA players not eligible for WNBA, sources say
<i>Michael Reaves/Getty Images via CNN Newsource</i><br/>Former basketball player Enes Kanter Freedom and Natasha Cloud #9 of the Chicago Sky yell at one another during the Sky and Indiana Fever game on August 23. Published August 24, 2026 2:57 PM By Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — Former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White are not eligible to play in the WNBA, sources around the league told CNN on Monday.
Former NBA players not eligible for WNBA, sources say
Published August 24, 2026 1:57 pm By Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — Former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White are not eligible to play in the WNBA, sources around the league told CNN on Monday. Both men announced last month that they now identify as women and said they plannedto enter the 2027 WNBA draft amid a national conversation surrounding gender eligibility policies and transgender inclusion in women’s sports. However, no transgender women have played in the WNBA.
Former NBA players not eligible for WNBA, sources say
Former NBA players not eligible for WNBA, sources say Former basketball player Enes Kanter Freedom and Natasha Cloud #9 of the Chicago Sky yell at one another during the Sky and Indiana Fever game on Sunday. - Michael Reaves/Getty Images Former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White are not eligible to play in the WNBA, sources around the league told CNN on Monday.
Former NBA players not eligible for WNBA, sources say
By Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — Former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White are not eligible to play in the WNBA, sources around the league told CNN on Monday. Both men announced last month that they now identify as women and said they plannedto enter the 2027 WNBA draft amid a national conversation surrounding gender eligibility policies and transgender inclusion in women’s sports. However, no transgender women have played in the WNBA.
Former NBA players not eligible for WNBA, sources say
New Published August 24, 2026 1:57 PM By Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — Former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White are not eligible to play in the WNBA, sources around the league told CNN on Monday. Both men announced last month that they now identify as women and said they plannedto enter the 2027 WNBA draft amid a national conversation surrounding gender eligibility policies and transgender inclusion in women’s sports. However, no transgender women have played in the WNBA.
Former NBA players not eligible for WNBA, sources say
Former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White are not eligible to play in the WNBA, sources around the league told CNN on Monday. Both men announced last month that they now identify as women and said they planned to enter the 2027 WNBA draft amid a national conversation surrounding gender eligibility policies and transgender inclusion in women's sports. However, no transgender women have played in the WNBA.
Former NBA players not eligible for WNBA, sources say
Former basketball player Enes Kanter Freedom and Natasha Cloud #9 of the Chicago Sky yell at one another during the Sky and Indiana Fever game on Sunday. Michael Reaves/Getty Images See all topics Email Link Copied! Former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White are not eligible to play in the WNBA, sources around the league told CNN on Monday. ESPN was first to report on the news.
Former NBA players not eligible for WNBA, sources say
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Former NBA players not eligible for WNBA, sources say
Former basketball player Enes Kanter Freedom and Natasha Cloud #9 of the Chicago Sky yell at one another during the Sky and Indiana Fever game on Sunday. - Michael Reaves/Getty Images
Former NBA players not eligible for WNBA, sources say
Former NBA players not eligible for WNBA, sources say Former basketball player Enes Kanter Freedom and Natasha Cloud #9 of the Chicago Sky yell at one another during the Sky and Indiana Fever game on Sunday. - Michael Reaves/Getty Images Former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White are not eligible to play in the WNBA, sources around the league told CNN on Monday.
Former NBA players not eligible for WNBA, sources say
Former NBA players not eligible for WNBA, sources say Former basketball player Enes Kanter Freedom and Natasha Cloud #9 of the Chicago Sky yell at one another during the Sky and Indiana Fever game on Sunday. - Michael Reaves/Getty Images Former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White are not eligible to play in the WNBA, sources around the league told CNN on Monday. ESPN was first to report on the news.
Former NBA players not eligible for WNBA, sources say
Former NBA players not eligible for WNBA, sources say Former basketball player Enes Kanter Freedom and Natasha Cloud #9 of the Chicago Sky yell at one another during the Sky and Indiana Fever game on Sunday. - Michael Reaves/Getty Images Former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White are not eligible to play in the WNBA, sources around the league told CNN on Monday. ESPN was first to report on the news.
Former NBA players not eligible for WNBA, sources say
By Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — Former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White are not eligible to play in the WNBA, sources around the league told CNN on Monday. Both men announced last month that they now identify as women and said they plannedto enter the 2027 WNBA draft amid a national conversation surrounding gender eligibility policies and transgender inclusion in women’s sports. However, no transgender women have played in the WNBA.
Former NBA players not eligible for WNBA, sources say
(CNN) — Former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White are not eligible to play in the WNBA, sources around the league told CNN on Monday. Both men announced last month that they now identify as women and said they planned to enter the 2027 WNBA draft amid a national conversation surrounding gender eligibility policies and transgender inclusion in women’s sports. However, no transgender women have played in the WNBA.
Former NBA players not eligible for WNBA, sources say
(CNN) — Former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White are not eligible to play in the WNBA, sources around the league told CNN on Monday. Both men announced last month that they now identify as women and said they planned to enter the 2027 WNBA draft amid a national conversation surrounding gender eligibility policies and transgender inclusion in women’s sports. However, no transgender women have played in the WNBA.
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner defends Wimbledon title with win over Alexander Zverev
(CNN) — Jannik Sinner defended his Wimbledon men’s singles title on Sunday. The world No. 1 bested Alexander Zverev in four sets 6-7(7), 7-6(2), 6-3, 6-4 in a high-stakes showdown at the All England Club in London. With this victory, Sinner secured his fifth major championship. Despite the defeat, Zverev will join Sinner in the world’s top two when the new ATP rankings are published on Monday, moving past Carlos Alcaraz to a new career high. This is a breaking story and will be updated. The-CNN-Wire
Linda Nosková conquista Wimbledon y logra su primer título de Grand Slam en una final entre dos checas Original
CNN — Linda Nosková derrotó a Karolína Muchová en tres sets (6-2, 5-7, 6-3) para alzarse con su primer título individual femenino de Grand Slam en la final checa de Wimbledon de este sábado. Tras dominar el primer set (6-2) y ponerse 5-2 arriba en el segundo, Nosková, novena cabeza de serie, vio cómo se le escapaban cinco puntos de partido ante una espectacular remontada de Muchová, décima cabeza de serie, que se adjudicó el set por 7-5.
Linda Nosková conquers Wimbledon for first Grand Slam title in all-Czech final Original
Linda Nosková celebrates a point against Karolína Muchová during their women's' singles final in London, England. Cameron Spencer/Getty Images See all topics Email Link Copied! Linda Nosková defeated Karolína Muchová in three sets 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 to claim her first Grand Slam women’s singles title in the all-Czech Republic final at Wimbledon on Saturday.
FIFA stunned the soccer world by allowing the USA’s Folarin Balogun to play on Monday. Trump’s role is under the microscope
(CNN) — President Donald Trump’s role in FIFA’s stunning decision to allow striker Folarin Balogun to be eligible to play against Belgium on Monday in Seattle is under the microscope. A source familiar with the matter told CNN on Sunday that Trump spoke with FIFA President Gianni Infantino this week after Balogun’s red card and asked the FIFA leader to review the call.
FIFA stunned the soccer world by allowing the USA’s Folarin Balogun to play on Monday. Trump’s role is under the microscope
President Donald Trump's role in FIFA's stunning decision to allow striker Folarin Balogun to be eligible to play against Belgium on Monday in Seattle is under the microscope. A source familiar with the matter told CNN on Sunday that Trump spoke with FIFA President Gianni Infantino this week after Balogun's red card and asked the FIFA leader to review the call.
Folarin Balogun podrá jugar contra Bélgica tras quedar en suspenso la suspensión de un partido Original
CNN — En un giro inesperado antes de los octavos de final del Mundial, la Comisión Disciplinaria de la FIFA confirmó que el delantero de la selección masculina de EE.UU. Folarin Balogun podrá jugar este lunes contra Bélgica en Seattle. El atacante de 25 años enfrentaba una suspensión automática de un partido tras recibir una tarjeta roja directa durante la victoria 2-0 de EE.UU. sobre Bosnia y Herzegovina en los dieciseisavos de final, el 1 de julio.
Folarin Balogun cleared to play against Belgium after FIFA lifts suspension ban
In a stunning twist ahead of USA’s World Cup Round of 16 match against Belgium, the FIFA Disciplinary Committee has confirmed that United States men’s national team striker Folarin Balogun will be eligible to play on Monday. The 25-year-old forward was facing an automatic one-match suspension following a straight red card during the USMNT’s 2-0 Round of 32 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina on July 1.
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