Officiating
NBA fines Celtics' Jaylen Brown $35,000 for criticizing officials
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The NBA has fined Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown $35,000 for his public criticism of the officiating following a loss to the San Antonio Spurs. Brown, who scored 27 points in the 100-95 defeat on January 10, expressed frustration over the lack of free-throw calls for his team. He anticipated the penalty, stating in postgame comments that officials could fine him as they wished.
Dianne Barker, a trailblazing figure in curling, has built a distinguished career as an official and volunteer after overcoming early hurdles in the sport. From lobbying her high school for entry fees to officiating at Olympic levels, her journey highlights persistence and professionalism in curling's governance. Barker's story, chronicled in a local column, underscores her lasting impact on the sport in Kamloops and beyond.
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The NBA's Last Two Minute Report validated Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla's complaints about an uncalled illegal screen that aided the Indiana Pacers' 98-96 victory. Pascal Siakam set the screen on Derrick White before scoring the game-winning shot with 6.8 seconds left. The win drops the Celtics to third in the Eastern Conference amid ongoing officiating frustrations.