The executive director for the National Basketball Players Association — the NBA's labor union — called for a lifetime ban of Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver, who was recently suspended for one year over workplace misconduct.
The big picture: Executive director Tamika Tremaglio told ESPN that she was speaking on behalf of players, some of whom have publicly disagreed with the NBA's punishment.
NFC East fans have suffered through some brutal seasons recently, and they get no respite when it comes to in-game libations.
By the numbers: An average 16-ounce beer costs $11.54 across Eagles, Giants, Commanders and Cowboys games this season, per Bookies.com. Only two other divisions (NFC West, AFC West) even crack $10.
Tennis great Roger Federer, who won 20 grand slam titles and dominated the sport during his 24-year-long career, announced Thursday that he's retiring.
The big picture: Federer's departure comes less than a month after another major tennis star, Serena Williams, retired from the sport.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver and Lakers star LeBron James responded Wednesday to the one-year suspension and $10 million fine against Robert Sarver, the owner of the Phoenix Suns and Mercury basketball teams.
Driving the news: James expressed that Sarver should've received a tougher punishment, while Silver defended it, saying that “the consequences are severe.”
