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NBA To Resume Games, Turn Stadiums Into Voting Sites

NBA To Resume Games, Turn Stadiums Into Voting Sites

The National Basketball Association, NBA players who boycotted games as part of a protest against racial injustice have agreed to resume the playoffs on Saturday in a deal that includes increased access to voting in the U.S. presidential election.

The league and players association (NBPA) said on Friday.

As part of the agreement, the NBA and its players will establish a coalition that will focus on access to voting for the Nov. 3 general election, promoting civic engagement, and advocating for meaningful police and criminal justice reform.

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β€œThese commitments follow months …