For the first of LAYTH YOUSIF’S Canadian World Cup diaries, he discovers a Gunners’ haven in Oshawa, Ontario, and explores the town’s role in the historic 1937 labour strikes
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Another NBA owner steps down after racist remarks
THE NBA was hit with another racism scandal late on Sunday when Atlanta Hawks majority shareholder Bruce Levenson admitted that he sent a racially insensitive email two years ago. He has now stepped down from his position as head of the franchise.
Four months ago Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling was banned for life after a foul-mouthed racist rant toward his partner, telling her not to bring black people to his games.
In another damaging blow to the NBA, Levenson sent an email to general manager Danny Ferry back in 2012 in order to discuss ways to boost fan attendance at games.
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