Milwaukee Bucks on why they boycotted playoff game
Published Date: 8/27/2020
Source: Reuters
Milwaukee Bucks forward Sterling Brown and point guard George Hill say the team boycotted a playoff game against the Orlando Magic because of "racial injustices." The action by the Wisconsin-based team follows the police shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man, in the city of Kenosha, also in Wisconsin, on Sunday (August 23). Following the team's announcement, the WNBA, the Milwaukee Brewers baseball team and the Seattle Mariners baseball team also cancelled games. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe Reuters brings you the latest business, finance and breaking news video from around the globe. Our reputation for accuracy and impartiality is unparalleled. Get the latest news on: http://reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en