The Memphis Grizzlies interviewed former Phoenix Suns head coach Igor Kokoskov for their vacant head coaching position, according to a report from ESPN on Saturday. Kokoskov was fired after one season in Phoenix, as the Suns finished with the worst record in the Western Conference, 19-63. Kokoskov, a 47-year-old native of Serbia, made history last fall when he became the first person born and raised outside of North America to serve as an NBA head coach. READ: Warriors miss Kevin Durant, but do they need him? He previously was an NBA assistant coach with the Los Angeles Clippers (2000-03), Detroit Pistons (2003-08), Suns (2008-13), Cleveland Cavaliers (2013-14), Orlando Magic (2014-2015) and Utah Jazz (2015-18). The Grizzlies reportedly have interviewed three other candidates: Golden State Warriors assistant coach Jarron Collins, Utah Jazz assistant Alex Jensen and EuroLeague coach Sarunas Jasikevicius. Memphis, which has the No. 2 pick in the NBA Draft, is looking to replace … [Read more...] about News NBA: Grizzlies interview ex-Suns coach Kokoskov
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AP sources: Panel reaches deal with Trump Jr. for interview
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By Mary Clare Jalonick And Jonathan Lemire The Associated Press Tues., May 14, 2019 WASHINGTON - The Senate Intelligence Committee has struck a deal with Donald Trump Jr. to appear for a closed-door interview next month, pulling the two sides back, for now, from a confrontation over a subpoena as part of the panel’s Russia investigation. Under the terms of the deal, according to two people familiar with the agreement, Trump Jr. will talk to the committee in mid-June for up to four hours. The people spoke on condition of anonymity Tuesday to discuss the confidential terms. The deal comes after the panel subpoenaed President Donald Trump’s eldest son to discuss answers he gave the panel’s staff in a 2017 interview. Trump Jr. had backed out of interviews twice, prompting the subpoena, according to people familiar with Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Richard Burr’s remarks to a GOP luncheon last week. Those people spoke on condition of … [Read more...] about AP sources: Panel reaches deal with Trump Jr. for interview
K. Shanmugam sits down for interview on proposed fake news law
SINGAPORE - Home Affairs and Law Minister K. Shanmugam has given another interview about the proposed fake news law to be read for a second time in Parliament on Monday (May 6). The hard-hitting journalist interviewing him? None other than Ah Lian, a well-known local Internet personality and the alter ego of actress Michelle Chong. "Today lim bu (Hokkien, referring to herself) is want to talk the serious thing. Eh! This thing ah is matter to all of you now watching," Ah Lian opens the video in her trademark vernacular style, gesturing vigorously. In the clip shared on Facebook by both Chong and Mr Shanmugam on Sunday, Ah Lian sits down with the minister at the Law Ministry and proceeds to ask him questions about the proposed Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (Pofma). Among the topics covered in the eight-minute clip are the differences between fact and opinion, examples of fake news, and issuing corrections. At one point, Ah Lian says: "Honestly, my gan kor … [Read more...] about K. Shanmugam sits down for interview on proposed fake news law
Shanmugam sits down for interview on proposed fake news law
SINGAPORE - Home Affairs and Law Minister K. Shanmugam has given another interview about the proposed fake news law to be read for a second time in Parliament on Monday (May 6). The hard-hitting journalist interviewing him? None other than Ah Lian, a well-known local Internet personality and the alter ego of actress Michelle Chong. "Today lim bu (Hokkien, referring to herself) is want to talk the serious thing. Eh! This thing ah is matter to all of you now watching," Ah Lian opens the video in her trademark vernacular style, gesturing vigorously. In the clip shared on Facebook by both Chong and Mr Shanmugam on Sunday, Ah Lian sits down with the minister at the Law Ministry and proceeds to ask him questions about the proposed Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (Pofma). Among the topics covered in the eight-minute clip are the differences between fact and opinion, examples of fake news, and issuing corrections. At one point, Ah Lian says: "Honestly, my gan kor … [Read more...] about Shanmugam sits down for interview on proposed fake news law
News NBA: Timberwolves to interview Billups — report
The Minnesota Timberwolves will interview Chauncey Billups as the fourth and final candidate vying to become president of basketball operations, according to a report from ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Minnesota already has met with Denver Nuggets executive Calvin Booth, Brooklyn Nets executive Trajan Langdon and Houston Rockets executive Gersson Rosas about the vacant position, Wojnarowski reported. The team is looking to fill the void created in early January when it fired Tom Thibodeau, who served a dual role as coach and president of basketball operations. READ: Durant's 35 points carry Warriors past Rockets in Game 1 Billups currently serves as an ESPN analyst. He had a 17-year career in the NBA, including two seasons with Minnesota in 2000-01 and 2001-02. The Timberwolves' next president is expected to have a big role in deciding the futures of general manager Scott Layden and interim coach Ryan Saunders. "The future of the Minnesota Timberwolves continues to be very bright," … [Read more...] about News NBA: Timberwolves to interview Billups — report