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  • Bill Kennedy: A Leader, a Connector, and a NEDvocate Making a Difference at ASU
    • Bill Kennedy: A Leader, a Connector, and a NEDvocate Making a Difference at ASU
    At Arizona State University, leadership is often defined by innovation, compassion, and a commitment to elevating the student‑athlete experience. Few embody that spirit more fully than Bill Kennedy, Associate Athletic Director at ASU. Known for his steady presence, his relationship‑driven leadership style, and his deep belief in the power of community, Kennedy has become not…  »Bil...2026
  • NBA referee Bill Kennedy out indefinitely
    • NBA referee Bill Kennedy out indefinitely
    Longtime NBA referee Bill Kennedy is out indefinitely after suffering a hamstring strain during Friday’s game in Orlando, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes. Kennedy was injured in the first quarter and left the floor in a wheelchair, an unsettling sight for a league official who has been a constant presence for years. There is […] The post NBA referee Bill Kennedy out indefinitely appear...2026
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  • • And-Ones: Kennedy, Regional Sports Networks, Thomas, Trade Market, RFAs
    Longtime NBA referee Bill Kennedy will be sidelined indefinitely after suffering a hamstring strain during Friday’s game in Orlando, Chris Haynes of NBA on Prime tweets. There’s hope he can return before the regular season ends, Haynes adds. Kennedy left the court in a wheelchair on Friday after suffering the injury during the first quarter. […]...2026
  • • NBA official Bill Kennedy out indefinitely with hamstring strain after leaving Sixers-Magic in wheelchair
    Kennedy suffered the non-contact injury during Sixers-Magic....2026
  • NBA Notes: Bill Kennedy, Monte Morris, draft notes, All-Star voting
    • NBA Notes: Bill Kennedy, Monte Morris, draft notes, All-Star voting
    Officials Veteran NBA referee Bill Kennedy, known leaguewide for his animated and often entertaining replay explanations, exited Friday’s game between the 76ers and Magic after suffering an apparent right leg injury. According to the Associated Press, Kennedy began limping while running the floor during a Sixers fast break in the first quarter. He was seen […] The post NBA Notes: Bill Kenned...2026
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  • • Referee Bill Kennedy leaves court in wheelchair after suffering non-contact leg injury
    Kennedy, one of the most popular officials, went down in the first quarter of the Philadelphia at Orlando game....2026

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Bill Kennedy injury and suspension

  • • And-Ones: Kennedy, Regional Sports Networks, Thomas, Trade Market, RFAs
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  • • NBA official Bill Kennedy out indefinitely with hamstring strain after leaving Sixers-Magic in wheelchair
    2026
  • • NBA Notes: Bill Kennedy, Monte Morris, draft notes, All-Star voting
    2026
  • • Referee Bill Kennedy leaves court in wheelchair after suffering non-contact leg injury
    2026
  • • And-Ones: Kennedy, Morris, Draft, All-Star Voting, 65-Game Rule
    Veteran official Bill Kennedy, noted for his entertaining explanations during coaches challenges, left the court in a wheelchair on Friday after suffering an apparent right leg injury during the first quarter of the Sixers–Magic game, according to the Associated Press. Kennedy started limping as he was running down the court during a Sixers fast break. […]...2026
  • • Veteran NBA Referee Bill Kennedy Hurt During 76ers–Magic Game
    A rare and unsettling moment unfolded Friday night in Orlando when NBA referee Bill Kennedy exited the Philadelphia 76ers vs. Orlando Magic game in a wheelchair after suffering a non-contact leg injury. The incident occurred early in the first quarter, shifting attention away from gameplay and toward the court official’s health. Kennedy, 59 years old […] The post Veteran NBA Referee Bill Ken...2026
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  • NBA referee taken off on wheelchair after suffering injury
    • NBA referee taken off on wheelchair after suffering injury
    Popular NBA veteran referee Bill Kennedy was injured and carted off the court Friday night during the Philadelphia 76ers’ game against the Orlando Magic....2026
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  • • WATCH: NBA Referee Bill Kennedy Leaves Magic-76ers Game in Wheelchair After Leg Injury
    NBA referee Bill Kennedy suffers a leg injury during Friday's Magic vs 76ers matchup, leaving the game in a wheelchair in a rare on-court moment....2026
  • • NBA official Kennedy exits 76ers-Magic with injury
    NBA official Bill Kennedy left the court in a wheelchair after suffering an apparent leg injury during the first quarter of the 76ers-Magic game on Friday night....2026
  • Today in White Sox History: March 13
    • Today in White Sox History: March 13
    On this day one year ago, the White Sox shipped Dylan Cease to San Diego. | Norm Hall/Getty Images Dylan Cease gets shipped west 1934 All-time White Sox playing and managing great Fielder Jones died, at age 62, in Portland. His 32.0 WAR for the club ranks 10th all-time among hitters and places him as the best center fielder in White Sox history. Jones was staggeringly good with the White ...2025
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Bill Kennedy lifestyle

  • NBA ref Kennedy: 'Hideous' hate crimes must stop
    • NBA ref Kennedy: 'Hideous' hate crimes must stop
    NBA referee Bill Kennedy, who came out as gay in 2015, spoke out in an emotional video Tuesday in response to the weekend shooting that killed five and left 17 others with gunshot wounds at a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs....2022
  • • Rajon Rondo Apologizes for Past Derogatory Comments During ESPN Interview
    2016
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Timeline

  • 2026
    "NBA official Bill Kennedy left the court in a wheelchair after suffering an apparent leg injury during the first quarter of the 76ers-Magic game on Friday night."

  • 2025
    "The club brought in a seven-time All-Star, third baseman Vern Stephens, from Boston, sending the Red Sox three pitchers: Marv Grissom, Bill Kennedy, and Hal Brown."

  • 2024
    "Happy birthday, Bill Kennedy, you’re heading to the White Sox!"

  • 2022
    "NBA referee Bill Kennedy, who came out as gay in 2015, spoke out in an emotional video Tuesday in response to the weekend shooting that killed five and left 17 others with gunshot wounds at a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs."

  • 2021
    "During their road game against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night, referee Bill Kennedy gave the Slovenian Sensation a dose of his own medicine."

  • 2018
    "We’re not exactly sure what was in NBA referee Bill Kennedy’s pre-game meal, but whatever it was, it had him hyped up during Wednesday’s Grizzlies-Bulls matchup."

  • 2017
    "Leslie Alexander yelled in the ear of referee Bill Kennedy."

  • 2016
    "3 game toward official Bill Kennedy, who revealed that he is gay."

  • 2015
    "NBA referee Bill Kennedy revealed he is gay in a Monday report by Yahoo Sports' Adrian Wojnarowski."

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Bill Kennedy trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • • NBA Notes: Bill Kennedy, Monte Morris, draft notes, All-Star voting
    2026
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  • Today in White Sox History: May 12
    • Today in White Sox History: May 12
    On this day 110 years ago, Red Faber was ruthlessly efficient with his pitches in a dominant win over Washington. | Chicago Tribune Red Faber is ruthlessly efficient in a complete game win 1904 Future Hall-of-Famer Ed Walsh made his White Sox debut, pitching in relief. It happened in Philadelphia, during a 9-3 loss to the A’s. Walsh threw one inning, giving up two hits and a run. 1915 Re...2025
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  • Today in White Sox History: February 9
    • Today in White Sox History: February 9
    On this day 72 years ago, Vern Stephens came to the White Sox in what would become a fairly disastrous trade. | Set Number: X2689 Vern Stephens arrives in town, for an incredibly brief stay 1914 Future two-time White Sox owner Bill Veeck was born, in Chicago. Baseball’s greatest promoter presided over two of the most exciting seasons in team history, the 1959 pennant winners and 1977’s Sou...2025
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  • Today in White Sox History: May 12
    • Today in White Sox History: May 12
    During some of his 18-game winning streak against the White Sox, Ellis Kinder (right) had Ted Williams as a member of his fan club. Ellis Kinder’s win streak goes away, Sandy Consuegra arrives 1904 Future Hall-of-Famer Ed Walsh made his White Sox debut, pitching in relief. It happened in Philadelphia, during a 9-3 loss to the A’s. Walsh threw one inning, giving up two hits and a run. 19...2024
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  • • Referee Bill Kennedy explains controversial Durant ejection
    Kevin Durant’s first game back from injury ended early due to a controversial ejection, and now referee Bill Kennedy is offering an explanation for it.The former MVP was tossed from Golden State’s loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday after cursing at official Tre Maddox for a supposed missed foul call in the second quarter. Maddox seemed very quick to kick Durant out, and the call was met with ...2018
  • • Rajon Rondo Apologizes for Past Derogatory Comments During ESPN Interview
    2016
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  • • Rondo issues stronger apology for gay slur toward ref
    Sacramento Kings guard Rajon Rondo has offered a stronger apology for directing a gay slur at veteran NBA referee Bill Kennedy....2015
  • • Rajon Rondo Apologizes for Gay Slur Directed at NBA Referee Bill Kennedy
    2015
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Bill Kennedy stats and results

  • Blazers To File Protest To Challenge Loss Versus Thunder
    • Blazers To File Protest To Challenge Loss Versus Thunder
    The Portland Trail Blazers are filing a protest to challenge the result of a 111-109 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, reported Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The Blazers contend that Chauncey Billups called a timeout on the sideline before a referee whistled Malcolm Brogdon for a travel with 15.1 seconds left in the fourth quarter. The Blazers led 109-108 at the time. After angrily reacting, Billup...2024
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  • • Referee Bill Kennedy explains controversial Durant ejection
    2018
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  • • Rockets owner Leslie Alexander fined $100,000 for confronting official
    Late in the first quarter of Tuesday’s playoff game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets owner Leslie Alexander confronted referee Bill Kennedy.The league announced on Wednesday (via Dan Feldman, NBC Sports) that Alexander had been fined $100,000 as a result of his meddling.While owners confronting officials isn’t common, it’s not unprecedented, either. Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cu...2017
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  • • Rajon Rondo Reportedly Won't Be Punished for Apparent Trip Attempt vs. Mavericks
    2016
  • • Rajon Rondo Apologizes for Gay Slur Directed at NBA Referee Bill Kennedy
    2015
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  • • Doc Rivers denies using anti-gay slur toward Bill Kennedy
        NBA referee Bill Kennedy revealed that he is gay in an interview Sunday night, and his decision to come out publicly has resulted in an old, unflattering rumor about Doc Rivers being brought back to light. More than five years ago, disgraced NBA referee Tim Donaghy said on a blog talk show that Kennedy is gay and holds a grudge against Rivers because of some derogatory comments Rivers suppo...2015
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  • • Rajon Rondo stares down ref, gets ejected
    Rajon Rondo’s experience in Mexico City was cut unceremoniously short Thursday night. The Sacramento Kings point guard, facing his former team, the Boston Celtics, for the first time in a Kings uniform, picked up two quick technical fouls and was ejected from the game midway through the third quarter. It all started when Rondo didn’t agree with a foul call on Sacramento big man DeMarcus Cousins an...2015
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  • • Veteran NBA Referee Bill Kennedy Hurt During 76ers–Magic Game
    2026
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  • • WATCH: NBA Referee Bill Kennedy Leaves Magic-76ers Game in Wheelchair After Leg Injury
    2026
  • • Popovich, others slam Rondo's apology for using gay slur
    Hours after the referee Rajon Rondo assaulted with homophobic slurs announced he was gay, the Kings guard apologized (sort of) on Twitter for his comments. My actions during the game were out of frustration and emotion, period! — Rajon Rondo (@RajonRondo) December 14, 2015   They absolutely do not reflect my feelings toward the LGBT community. I did not mean to offend or disrespect anyone. — Ra...2015
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  • • NBA ref comes out as gay, says Rajon Rondo used gay slur
    Rajon Rondo was suspended one game for using a derogatory and offensive comment against a referee earlier this month and for failing to leave the court in a timely fashion. Now we’re learning that Rondo used a gay slur at official Bill Kennedy, who came out publicly and announced he is gay. “I am proud to be an NBA referee and I am proud to be a gay man,” Kennedy told Yahoo Sports. “I am following...2015
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  • • NBA Referee Bill Kennedy Reveals He Is Gay After Rajon Rondo's Alleged Slur
    2015
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  • • NBA Referee Bill Kennedy Reveals He Is Gay After Rajon Rondo's Alleged Slur
    2015
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  • • Rajon Rondo Ejected After Staring Down Referee (VIDEO)
    2015
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  • • Gregg Popovich Comments on Rajon Rondo's Alleged Slur Toward Ref Bill Kennedy
    2015
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  • • Rajon Rondo Apologizes for Gay Slur Directed at NBA Referee Bill Kennedy
    2015
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  • • Report: Rajon Rondo Yelled Anti-Gay Slurs at Referee Bill Kennedy
    2015
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  • • Rajon Rondo Reportedly Won't Be Punished for Apparent Trip Attempt vs. Mavericks
    2016
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  • • NBA Investigating After Rockets Owner Yelled at Ref
    Leslie Alexander yelled in the ear of referee Bill Kennedy. The post NBA Investigating After Rockets Owner Yelled at Ref appeared first on SLAMonline....2017
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  • • Report: Rajon used anti-gay slur against referee Bill Kennedy, who comes out as openly gay
    Kings point guard was supsended one game for incident...2015

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Bill Kennedy schedule, game

  • • WATCH: NBA Referee Bill Kennedy Leaves Magic-76ers Game in Wheelchair After Leg Injury
    2026
  • • Today in White Sox History: May 12
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  • • Today in White Sox History: March 13
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  • • Today in White Sox History: February 9
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  • Scott Foster, Tony Brothers Among 12 Refs Selected To Work NBA Finals
    • Scott Foster, Tony Brothers Among 12 Refs Selected To Work NBA Finals
    The NBA announced the 12 officials who will work the upcoming NBA Finals on Tuesday. The refs include: Scott Foster, Tony Brothers, Marc Davis, James Capers, Zach Zarba, John Goble, David Guthrie, Bill Kennedy, Josh Tiven, Courtney Kirkland, James Williams and Kevin Scott. "Each of these 12 officials have shown excellent skills, focus and commitment throughout the season and in the previous playof...2024
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  • • Today in White Sox History: May 12
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  • Today in White Sox History: March 13
    • Today in White Sox History: March 13
    Happy birthday, Bill Kennedy, you’re heading to the White Sox! | Bowman An early birthday gift for a solid reliever 1934 All-time White Sox playing and managing great Fielder Jones died, at age 62, in Portland. His 32.0 WAR for the club ranks 10th all-time among hitters and places him as the best center fielder in White Sox history. Jones was staggeringly good with the White Sox, never d...2024
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  • • NBA referee Bill Kennedy hilariously exaggerates foul call, channels Joey Crawford
    We’re not exactly sure what was in NBA referee Bill Kennedy’s pre-game meal, but whatever it was, it had him hyped up during Wednesday’s Grizzlies-Bulls matchup.Kennedy ended up stealing the show during the game, and some of his mannerisms were more exciting than what the players were able to do on the court.Check out how animated Kennedy was on this foul call. That was some Joey Crawford-esque of...2018
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  • • Rockets owner Leslie Alexander fined $100,000 for confronting official
    2017
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  • • Rockets owner leaves seat during Game 5 to complain to referee about no-call
    Mark Cuban apparently isn’t the only passionate basketball owner in Texas.Calvin Watkins reports that Houston Rockets owner Leslie Alexander left his courtside seat during Game 5 between his team and the Oklahoma City Thunder to complain to referee Bill Kennedy about a perceived no-call. Here is video of the incident: Houston entered play on Tuesday holding a 3-1 lead in the first-round postseason...2017
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Bill Kennedy rumors, scandals

  • NBA referee Bill Kennedy calls Colorado shooting ‘heinous’
    • NBA referee Bill Kennedy calls Colorado shooting ‘heinous’
    "These types of heinous crimes, these hideous hate crimes, need to stop in this country," Kennedy said....2022
  • • NBA ref Kennedy: 'Hideous' hate crimes must stop
    2022
  • • Rajon Rondo Apologizes for Past Derogatory Comments During ESPN Interview
    2016
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  • • Rajon Rondo Reportedly Won't Be Punished for Apparent Trip Attempt vs. Mavericks
    2016
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  • • Adam Silver tried to avoid outing Bill Kennedy with Rajon Rondo suspension
    NBA commissioner Adam Silver acknowledged recently that he chose to handle the Rajon Rondo suspension delicately in order to avoid outing referee Bill Kennedy as gay. Rondo was ejected from the Sacramento Kings’ game on Dec. 3 against the Boston Celtics in Mexico City for using derogatory words against Kennedy and not leaving the court in a timely matter. He received a one-game suspension eight da...2015
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  • • Rajon Rondo issues new statement on Bill Kennedy: ‘Truly sorry for what I said’
    Rajon Rondo finally has said the word “sorry” after calling NBA referee Bill Kennedy a homosexual slur. Kennedy came out publicly Monday after the Sacramento Kings guard repeatedly directed a gay slur toward him during a Dec. 3 game against the Boston Celtics in Mexico City. Rondo was ejected from that game and tweeted Monday that he didn’t “mean to offend or disrespect anyone” and that his words ...2015
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  • • Rajon Rondo Issues New Statement On Bill Kennedy: ‘Truly Sorry For What I Said’
    Rajon Rondo finally has said the word “sorry” after calling NBA referee Bill Kennedy a homosexual slur. Kennedy came out publicly... ...2015
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  • • Rajon Rondo Apologizes for Gay Slur Directed at NBA Referee Bill Kennedy
    2015
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  • • Mark Cuban is 'proud of' NBA ref Bill Kennedy
    With NBA referee Bill Kennedy revealing that he is gay, the basketball world has almost universally applauded Kennedy for his decision to come out to the public.In particular, outspoken Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is proud of Kennedy."I’m proud of him," Cuban said prior to Monday’s game between the Mavs and Phoenix Suns. "He represents the NBA as well as anybody that puts on a uniform — of...2015
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  • • Gregg Popovich Comments on Rajon Rondo's Alleged Slur Toward Ref Bill Kennedy
    2015

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