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Swiss Basketball Body Forbids Muslim Headscarf REITNAU, Switzerland

August 21st, 2009 · No Comments

Swiss Basketball Body Forbids Muslim Headscarf
REITNAU, Switzerland (AP) — The Swiss basketball association has told a Muslim player she can’t wear a headscarf during league games.

Bucks introduce G Delfino (AP)
Carlos Delfino trusted Bucks general manager John Hammond to pave the way for his return to the NBA. All the Bucks must trust that Andrew Bogut's injured back will be ready for training camp. Bogut, rehabbing from a stress fracture that wiped out the second half of last season, said Thursday his goal is to be ready for camp.

Swiss Basketball Body Forbids Muslim Headscarf
REITNAU, Switzerland (AP) — A Muslim woman has been told by Swiss basketball authorities she can’t wear a headscarf when she plays in league games.

Sun 74, Liberty 69: Sun Rallies to Beat Liberty
Lindsay Whalen scored 7 of her 20 points in the fourth quarter as the Connecticut Sun rallied to defeat the Liberty on Wednesday night.

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