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NBC Sports
15-05-2025
- Business
- NBC Sports
WTA chairman Steve Simon announces retirement. He oversaw player pay increase, took heat for Saudi stance
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — WTA Tour chairman Steve Simon has informed the organization's board of directors he plans to retire in December, the women's tennis circuit announced. Simon was tournament director of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California, for 13 years before he was hired as chief executive of the WTA in 2015. Under his watch, the women's circuit committed to a $400 million increase in player compensation over the next 10 years, created a foundation to elevate its social impact in communities around the world and entered a partnership with CVC Capital Partners to accelerate commercial growth and drive reinvestment in the sport. Last year, the WTA restructured its leadership, with NBA G League executive Portia Archer taking over as CEO and Simon focusing on strategic development and governance as chairman. Simon has been a target for criticism. Last year, he and the tour were sued by Ukrainian tennis player Lesia Tsurenko because of the way it has handled Russian and Belarusian players amid the war in Ukraine. In 2023, Hall of Famers Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova questioned how he could sign off on a lucrative three-year deal with Saudi Arabia to host the WTA Finals despite questions about LGBTQ+ and women's rights there. Simon also led a WTA boycott of China from 2021-23 over concerns about Grand Slam doubles champion Peng Shuai's well-being. Peng dropped out of public view after she accused a Chinese government official of sexual assault. China was allowed to host tournaments again after the WTA received assurances from people close to Peng that she was safe and living with her family in Beijing.
USA Today
28-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Nets' Tyrese Martin 2024-25 NBA season highlights
Nets' Tyrese Martin 2024-25 NBA season highlights Brooklyn Nets guard Tyrese Martin had the kind of 2024-25 NBA season that one could only write about in a story given how many great things happened due to his work. Brooklyn initially invited Martin to training camp in the fall with the chance of making a roster and before he knew it, Martin went from that to a standard NBA contract, showing that he arrived. Martin, 26, is coming off a 2024-25 season in which he averaged 8.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game while shooting 40.6% from the field and 35.1% from three-point land for a Nets team that finished the year with a 26-56 record. Martin played in just 60 games, but part of the reason was due to the team having him in Long Island for some NBA G League minutes before bringing him up to Brooklyn. Martin had the odds stacked against him coming into the season given that he had to fight for a roster spot through training camp after spending the entirety of the 2023-24 season in the G League. Following Martin making the team coming out of training camp, the Nets progressively gave him more minutes as the season went on due to a combination of injuries and roster transactions. Martin, who is listed as a shooting guard, also had to learn some new things along the way as head coach Jordi Fernandez played him at the point guard spot at times when D'Angelo Russell was unable due to his ankle injury. Martin introduced himself to the Nets fanbase in a 127-117 win at the Phoenix Suns on Nov. 27 when he went off for 30 points, four rebounds, and two assists while shooting 76.9% from the field and 80% from deep. "Tyrese Martin was hot all night. After the first half, every time he shot the ball, it felt like it was going in," Suns superstar Kevin Durant said of Martin following the game. With players like Durant acknowledging how much Martin had grown during his time with the Nets, here are some of the highlights from his career-best season as he heads into an offseason where Brooklyn could pick up his $2.1 team option:
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Players with Oklahoma ties honored by G-League
New York, NY – A pair of players with Oklahoma ties earned major NBA G League honors for the 2024-25 season. Former Heritage Hall and Creighton star Trey Alexander earned G League Rookie of the Year for his time with the Grand Rapids Gold. The G League affiliate of the Denver Nuggets. Alexander averaged 26.1 points, 5.7 rebounds, 5.7 assists, and 1.6 steals per contest in 22 G League games this season. Advertisement Alexander has appeared in 22 NBA games with the Nuggets this season. Former Oklahoma Sooner Elijah Harkless earned the G League's Most Improved Player. Harkless earned the honor playing for both the San Diego Clippers and the Salt Lake City Stars this season. Harkless averaged 26.9 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.4 assists, and 1.3 steals in 19 regular season games, 17 of which came for Salt Lake City. Harkless played two seasons at Oklahoma before he transferred to UNLV where he finished his collegiate career. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to Oklahoma City.
Time of India
23-04-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
'I've been homeless three times' – Former Golden State Warriors champion Juan Toscano-Anderson's road to basketball will tear up your eyes
Juan Toscano-Anderson. Image via: Rocky Widner/ NBAE via Getty Images Not every NBA star makes it to the league with a silver spoon or privilege enough to keep them on track; some have endured test of time. Juan Toscano-Anderson , who once won an NBA championship with the Golden State Warriors , recently narrated his heartbreaking story of his life. Toscano-Anderson shared that he was homeless, not once but three times. Still, he was clear on his goal and made it to the NBA playing for one of the biggest organizations— the Golden State Warriors. Juan Toscano-Anderson shared his heartbreaking basketball journey Juan Toscano-Anderson admitted that during his first year as a professional, he was afraid to spend money, not out of caution, but fear. His experienced homelessness three times, and the thought of going broke again haunted him. "When I first started making money, my first year playing pro, I didn't spend money because I was scared. I was scared to spend money because I've been homeless three times, bro. And I'm like, man, I never want to be broke again, ever," Toscano-Anderson said in a new NBA G League documentary. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Get Ready for Extreme Weather [Shop Today] Trek Kit India Learn More Undo However, his first big paycheck was not utilized the right way, at least, the way he would spend every dollar today. He admitted that he was careful with the spending but the lack of guidance held him back from expanding the money. "But the negative side of that, had I, was if I was educated and financially literate, I would have took that $70,000 and that $70,000 probably would be a million dollars today," he said. He went on to add, "If I knew then what I know today, I would have took that money and invested it. I would have spent it on the right things. But what I've learned out on 31, like I call my money my paper soldiers. Whenever I, that's what I call them. Because when I make money, I'm trying to figure out how can you go get me more money?" Juan Toscano-Anderson | Highlights - Best of the Season Indeed, investment is the key, at least many NBA stars made big fortune from investing their NBA salary in the right places at the right time. He went undrafted in 2015, and then Toscano-Anderson started his pro career in Mexico with Soles de Mexicali and Fuerza Regia. He later joined the Santa Cruz Warriors in the G League. Also Read: 'Jesus fu**ing Christ' – JJ Redick's leaked NSFW timeout outburst goes viral, seemingly screaming at Luka Doncic and company Later, he earned a spot in the Golden State Warriors. In 2022, he made history as the first player of Mexican descent to win an NBA championship. Over five seasons, he played for the Warriors and several other teams, including the Lakers, Jazz, and Kings. Get the latest IPL 2025 updates on Times of India , including match schedules , team squads , points table and IPL live score for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Don't miss the list of players in the race for IPL Orange Cap and IPL Purple cap .
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Stockton Kings to host championship celebration Saturday at Adventist Health Arena
The Stockton Kings will celebrate their NBA G League Championship victory with Stockton residents on Saturday. From 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 19, the Stockton Kings will host a championship celebration at the Adventist Health Arena. Advertisement "This free, family-friendly event invites fans to celebrate the team's first-ever NBA G League title with an afternoon of fun, featuring photo opportunities with the NBA G League and Western Conference Championship trophies, face painting, balloon artistry, and activities in the Kids Zone, including games and coloring wall," a Stockton Kings news release states. "In addition, fans will get a live look at game-worn and autographed specialty jerseys available at the Jersey Auction Booth." Stockton King' Mason Jones encourages his teammates during game 2 of the NBA G League final against the Osceola Magic at the Adventist Health Arena in downtown Stockton on Apr. 11, 2025. The Kings won 144 to 126. The Stockton Kings, the affiliate of the Sacramento Kings, made franchise history as first-time NBA G League champions when they defeated the Osceola Magic 118-110 on Monday, April 14, at the Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee, Florida. Stockton Kings guard Mason Jones was also named the 2025 NBA G League Finals MVP. Stockton Kings Game 3 Finals stats: Forward Dexter Dennis: 23 points, 6 rebounds Forward Terry Taylor: 22 points, 12 rebounds Forward Isaac Jones: 21 points, 13 rebounds Guard Mason Jones: 19 points, 13 assists Center Skal Labissière: 12 points, 7 rebounds Guard Jon Elmore: 11 points Forward Isaiah Crawford: 6 points Guard Chasson Randle: 4 points Stockton Kings mascot Dunkston motivates fans during the Kings during game 2 of the NBA G League final against the Osceola Magic at the Adventist Health Arena in downtown Stockton on Apr. 11, 2025. The Kings won 144 to 126. 'Stockton Kings Party' Stockton Mayor Christina Fugazi called on the community through a Facebook reel to support and cheer on the Stockton Kings on Saturday. Advertisement "Stockton Kings PARTY is coming this Saturday, April 19th, at the Arena," Fugazi wrote on the post. "Everyone needs to come out to celebrate our team bringing home the championship trophy. So bring whatever Kings' swag you might have, and let's line Fremont St to the Arena!!!" Fans can look forward to appearances by Stockton Kings Head Coach Quinton Crawford and the Stockton Kings players on Saturday, the news release states. Those attending can also look forward to entertainment by Stockton Kings mascot Dunkson, DJ Kenzo and the Kings Breakers. Doors will open at noon for the event. There will be free parking in the Arena Garage. Stockton Kings fans can receive complimentary tickets by visiting Advertisement To learn more about the Stockton Kings, visit Record reporter Angelaydet Rocha covers community news in Stockton and San Joaquin County. She can be reached at arocha@ or on Twitter @AngelaydetRocha. To support local news, subscribe to The Stockton Record at This article originally appeared on The Record: Stockton Kings to celebrate NBA G League championship win in Stockton
