• Home
  • Disclosure
  • Privacy Policy
  • DMCA Policy
  • CCPA
  • Medical Disclaimer
  • Contact
  • About
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
King County News Now
  • Home
  • News
  • Business
  • Technology
    • Crytpocurrency
    • Gaming
    • Gadgets
  • Sports
  • Health
  • General
    • Business Services
  • Travel
  • Press Releases
  • Popular
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Business
  • Technology
    • Crytpocurrency
    • Gaming
    • Gadgets
  • Sports
  • Health
  • General
    • Business Services
  • Travel
  • Press Releases
  • Popular
No Result
View All Result
No Result
View All Result
Home News

US Basketball Player Sonny Weems Racially Abused By Fans In China – CNN

by NewsReporter
January 19, 2022
in News
Reading Time: 2 mins read
us-basketball-player-sonny-weems-racially-abused-by-fans-in-china-–-cnn
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

(CNN)American basketball player Sonny Weems has been subjected to racial abuse from fans while playing in China.

In a video circulating on social media, fans can be heard repeatedly shouting the “N” word and “get out of China” at 35-year-old Weems, who plays for the Guangdong Southern Tigers in the Chinese Basketball Association.

The incident happened after the Southern Tigers’ game against the Liaoning Flying Leopards last Thursday. During the game, a fight broke out between Weems and Chinese player Han Dejun which resulted in both players being ejected.

    In the video, Weems is seen exiting the team bus along with the rest of the team when a crowd of fans can be heard yelling the racist slurs. Weems appears to ignore the crowd.

      In a statement on Friday, the CBA said it has a “zero-tolerance attitude toward any discriminatory words or deeds,” and in an open letter to fans asked them not to engage in “uncivilized behavior” and “vulgar words.”

        “Whether on or off the field, fans should watch the game in a civilized manner, respect each other, do not do anything that damages the reputation of the team,” reads the letter.

        Both teams also condemned the behavior of the fans with the Flying Leopards saying the words seriously hurt the Guangdong team and damage the image of the league and fans.

          “Respect for the opponent is a basic quality that every player should have, and it is also a basic requirement for a qualified fan,” reads the team’s statement.

          CNN has reached out to Weems but did not immediately receive a response. He also hasn’t publicly commented about the abuse on his Twitter or Instagram accounts, but did post emojis of hearts in a rainbow of different colors on Weibo.

          Taiwanese-American player Jeremy Lin offered Weems his support via social media, writing on his Weibo page: “The abuse Weems received really was disrespectful, that word carried so much hurt, unfairness and hatred that I couldn’t put into words.”

          On Weems’ Weibo profile, fans have also left messages of support. “Peace and Love. We will always be behind you,” said one, while another wrote: “I’m sorry. Are you alright now? We always support you and stay here with you.”

          Weems was selected by the Chicago Bulls in the 2008 draft and then spent a number of seasons in the NBA over the course of his well-traveled career. He joined the Southern Tigers in 2018 and helped them win the past three titles.

          The incident of racism comes three weeks before China is scheduled to host the Winter Olympics in Beijing.

            On Monday, former NBA star Yao Ming, now president of the CBA, spoke of the importance for sports to build bridges between communities.

            “There’s bound to be traffic on bridges — so sometimes we see collisions,” he told reporters. “It may take some time to resolve some issues … But we want to keep the bridges intact.”

            Related Posts

            new-lanes-on-highway-18-|-shiers-–-kirkland-reporter

            New Lanes On Highway 18 | Shiers – Kirkland Reporter

            by NewsReporter
            April 14, 2022
            0

            Cartoon Cartoon by Frank Shiers Improvements coming to State Route 18 after a three decades-long effort to widen the entire state highway. The state passed its nearly $17 billion Move Ahead Washington Transportation Package earlier this month, which earmarked $640 million in funds to widen and add safety improvements to...

            us-ties-north-korean-hacker-group-lazarus-to-huge-cryptocurrency-theft-–-reuters

            US Ties North Korean Hacker Group Lazarus To Huge Cryptocurrency Theft – Reuters

            by Duong
            April 14, 2022
            0

            A representation of cryptocurrency Binance is seen in this illustration taken August 6, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/IllustrationRegister now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comWASHINGTON, April 14 (Reuters) - The United States has linked North Korean hackers to the theft of hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of cryptocurrency tied to the...

            biden-enters-the-keep-calm-and-carry-on-phase-of-the-covid-fight-–-politico

            Biden Enters The Keep Calm And Carry On Phase Of The Covid Fight – POLITICO

            by Duong
            April 14, 2022
            0

            Underneath the displays of confidence, however, is simmering anxiety. Biden officials and others close to the federal response privately acknowledged that the next few weeks will determine whether the White House has truly entered a new era — or managed to misread the moment once again. Despite increasing Covid caseloads...

            perspective-|-here’s-how-the-us.-should-respond-to-any-russian-cyberattacks-–-the-washington-post

            Perspective | Here’s How The U.S. Should Respond To Any Russian Cyberattacks – The Washington Post

            by NewsReporter
            April 14, 2022
            0

            Placeholder while article actions loadRussian cyberattacks may be coming. Last month, the White House issued its starkest warning yet that “evolving” intelligence indicates Moscow is planning major cyber operations against the United States in retaliation for the economic penalties that the country has imposed on Russia for its invasion of...

            King County News Now

            © 2021 King County News Now

            Navigate Site

            • Home
            • Disclosure
            • Privacy Policy
            • DMCA Policy
            • CCPA
            • Medical Disclaimer
            • Contact
            • About

            Follow Us

            No Result
            View All Result
            • Home
            • About
            • DMCA Policy
            • Medical Disclaimer
            • Privacy Policy
            • Disclosure
            • CCPA
            • Terms of Use

            © 2021 King County News Now

            We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent.
            Cookie SettingsAccept All
            Manage consent

            Privacy Overview

            This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
            Necessary
            Always Enabled
            Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
            CookieDurationDescription
            cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
            cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
            cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
            cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
            cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
            viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
            Functional
            Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
            Performance
            Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
            Analytics
            Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
            Advertisement
            Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
            Others
            Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
            SAVE & ACCEPT