(CNN) Former NBA star Jeremy Lin says he's seen a rise in racism across the US since the coronavirus pandemic started and says the country must address the issue of anti-Asian violence. "This has been something that's really blowing up or boiling up for a little bit for me," Lin told CNN's Don Lemon on Tuesday. "I've seen since last year, around January when everything started to happen, I've just seen the rise in a lot of these attacks and hate crimes." Advocates and authorities have received reports of thousands of xenophobic attacks against Asian people since the pandemic began. Currently playing for the Santa Cruz Warriors, the G League affiliate for the Golden State Warriors, Lin says he was recently called "coronavirus" during a basketball game and shared his experience on social media. Read More The 32-year-old hasn't named the perpetrator, insisting he only wants to raise awareness of a more widespread problem. The G League is investigating … [Read more...] about ‘Boiling up’: Former NBA star Jeremy Lin says Covid-19 has sparked anti-Asian violence in the US
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The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – Senate Dems face unity test; Tanden nomination falls
Presented by Facebook Charles Schumer Chuck Schumer A Biden stumble on China? First Black secretary of Senate sworn in Republican Ohio Senate candidate calls on GOP rep to resign over impeachment vote MORE (D-N.Y.) " width="580" height="387" data-delta="1" /> Welcome to The Hill’s Morning Report. Today is Wednesday! We get you up to speed on the most important developments in politics and policy, plus trends to watch. Alexis Simendinger and Al Weaver are the co-creators. Readers can find us on Twitter @asimendinger and @alweaver22. Please recommend the Morning Report to friends and let us know what you think. CLICK HERE to subscribe! Total U.S. coronavirus deaths reported each morning this week: Monday, 513,091; Tuesday, 514,657; Wednesday, 516,608. The Senate will officially kick off consideration of the Biden administration’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package as party leaders urge Senate Democrats to stick … [Read more...] about The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – Senate Dems face unity test; Tanden nomination falls
Cardinals Agree to Terms with Free Agent Edge Rusher JJ Watt
J.J. Watt has agreed to a two-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals. The team announced the deal with the free-agent edge rusher on Monday. Watt was released last month by the Houston Texans, for whom he won three NFL Defensive Player of the Year awards. A person familiar with the contract told The Associated Press that the total package is worth $31 million. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team did not reveal any terms. A five-time All-Pro, Watt — who turns 32 in three weeks — has been one of the NFL’s best players for a decade, but asked out in Houston, which is undergoing a roster upheaval . Watt joins another former Texans star, wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, in Arizona. Hopkins was acquired by the Cardinals in a one-sided trade a year ago. Watt had one year remaining on a six-year, $100 million contract with the Texans. Though he has been plagued by injuries in recent years, Watt started all 128 games in which he appeared in the past 10 … [Read more...] about Cardinals Agree to Terms with Free Agent Edge Rusher JJ Watt
Tom Brady Explains Stumbling, Lombardi-Tossing Boat Parade On ‘The Late Late Show With James Corden’
BOSTON (CBS) — Tom Brady has won the Super Bowl a few times in his life. Seven, in fact. But he never quite celebrated the way he did after his most recent championship. After winning his first title with the Buccaneers in his first NFL season ever away from the Patriots, Brady had himself a good time during the team’s victory “boat parade” through the waters of Tampa. Video of him seemingly being held up by his backup QB went viral, as did footage of him hurling the Lombardi Trophy from one boat to another across the water. READ MORE: CVS Lists Teachers As Eligible For COVID Vaccine Appointments In Massachusetts It’s a bit out of the ordinary for Brady to party so hard. And on Tuesday night, he was asked on “The Late Late Show With James Corden” about those antics. “I don’t remember that quite as well,” Brady said with a laugh. “OK, first of all, I was not thinking at that moment. There was not a thought. It was, ‘this seems like really fun to do.’ Not to mention, when you … [Read more...] about Tom Brady Explains Stumbling, Lombardi-Tossing Boat Parade On ‘The Late Late Show With James Corden’