3 chapters across the catalog
Protesters gathered outside the Barclays Center to support Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving, who is barred from playing due to New York City's vaccine mandate. Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather released a video praising Irving for his integrity and for standing up for personal choice. The media has characterized the "Let Kyrie Play" energy as similar to the January 6th protests.
Kyrie Irving, New York City Vaccine Mandates for Athletes
Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets was barred from attending media day in person due to New York City's executive order requiring at least one vaccine dose for indoor arenas. The NBA announced that players unable to play in cities with mandates, such as New York and San Francisco, will forfeit their per-game salary, potentially costing stars like Andrew Wiggins millions of dollars.
Sports Stadium Reopenings and Australian Open Crowd Reactions
Tennis fans at the Australian Open booed mentions of the Victorian government, signaling frustration with lockdowns. Meanwhile, in New York, the Barclays Center and Madison Square Garden have begun welcoming limited crowds back for games, requiring negative COVID-19 tests and masked attendance.
