导出博客文章NEW YORK -- Saying that there may be no organization in our society better
positioned than the NBA to have an impact on todays social climate in the United
States, commissioner Adam Silver said he wants to see NBA players continue to
stand during the national anthem when the regular season opens next week.I dont
know if the players are organizing anything, Silver said at the NBAs board of
governors meeting in Manhattan. All I can say is what we have seen in multiple
preseason games so far is our players standing for the national anthem. It would
be my hope that they continue to stand for the national anthem. I think that is
the appropriate thing to do.So far during the preseason, the Knicks, Rockets,
Lakers, Celtics, Wizards and Kings have been among the teams to stand and
interlock arms during the playing of the national anthem.When the season starts
Tuesday with the Knicks visiting the Cavaliers, eyes will be on players such
as?LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony and what they and their respective teams
might do as a show of solidarity to protest racial injustice.NBA teams and
players have been considering the best approach, especially after the
controversy and discussion sparked by San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin
Kaepernicks decision to kneel during the national anthem in protest of racial
oppression and inequality in the United States.James, Anthony, Dwyane Wade and
Chris Paul called for athletes to be more active in promoting social change
during the ESPYS this summer.I have thought a lot about this, and Michele
Roberts and I talked a lot about these issues, Silver said, referring to the
executive director of the National Basketball Players Association. There may be
no organization in our society better positioned than the NBA and its players to
try and have an impact on these difficult issues plaguing many of our cities.So
aside from discussions around the anthem, it is my expectation that as we move
beyond the collective bargaining [negotiating] process, that we and the players
together will continue to address these issues and look for opportunities where
we can really make a difference.Before there were issues around the anthem, I
happened to be at the ESPYS this year when our four players stood up and made
their point about the need for us to come together and work in our communities,
and we have tried to build on their challenge ... to see what impact that we can
have, what they can have as individual athletes and how we can contribute to
that as the league together with our teams. I think we are making
progress.Silver said Kathy Behrens, NBA president of social responsibility and
player programs, continues to talk with the players about the best approach
moving forward.We have had very constructive discussions ... about meaningful
action that we can take collectively in our communities to help build trust,
whether between police officers and members of the community looking for
constructive ways to address racial injustice, economic injustice, Silver said.
I am very proud with the relationship we have built with the union, with the
players on these issues. My expectation is that well see into the regular season
more of what we have seen in the preseason, which is a sense of, lets deal
directly with these important issues.
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ago. The 10th-ranked German improved her record in finals to 3-5.KANSAS CITY,
Mo. -- The Baltimore Orioles bolstered their bullpen with a late-inning arm
Tuesday, acquiring reliever Francisco Rodriguez from the last-place Milwaukee
Brewers for minor league infielder Nick Delmonico. "Were not playing for
(anything) here. But going there now, every game is going to count. Ive got to
be on top of my game now and help them out," Rodriguez said. Baltimore began the
day 2 1/2 games behind first-place Boston in the AL East. Looking for their
second straight playoff appearance, the third-place Orioles had a 1 1/2-game
lead over Texas for the final AL wild-card spot. "We were trying to upgrade the
pitching to give us a chance to make the run for the AL (East) title and the
pennant. So we did what we had to do to help the team now, and we have enough
players having good years at the plate," Orioles vice-president of baseball
operations Dan Duquette said. "Nick Delmonico shows a lot of promise as a
hitter, but the major league club needed a little more depth for our pitching
staff to accomplish what we want to accomplish this year." Baltimore already has
a proven closer in Jim Johnson, who was leading the majors with 35 saves.
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game. "Im still kind of taking it in," Showalter said after his teams 3-2 loss
in Kansas City. "He gives us a lot of optionss.dddddddddddd" The Orioles cleared
space for Rodriguez on the 40-man roster by transferring outfielder Nolan
Reimold to the 60-day disabled list before their game against the Kansas City
Royals. K-Rod was one of the games best relievers during his time with the
Angels, saving a major league-record 62 games in 2008. He later spent three
seasons as a closer with the Mets that are remembered mostly for an alleged
assault of his girlfriends father at the ballpark. The 31-year-old Rodriguez has
revitalized his career the past three years in Milwaukee, going 1-1 with 10
saves and a 1.09 ERA in 25 appearances this season. "I think hes the kind of guy
that can be a difference-maker," Brewers general manager Doug Melvin said. "When
you get into post-season or you get into pennant races in August and September,
you always need more than one guy that can pitch in the ninth inning. Hes
capable of doing that." Delmonico, a sixth-round draft pick in 2011, was hitting
.244 in 60 games for Class-A Frederick. He hit .249 in 95 games for Class-A
Delmarva last season. Melvin said the 21-year-old Delmonico will be assigned to
Class-A Brevard County. Delmonicos father, Rod, was the baseball coach at
Tennessee from 1990-2007. "Hes a player thats got good baseball instincts. Hes
known for being a very good hitter. He comes from a baseball background," Melvin
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