Morning Sports Update: Doc Rivers denies saying anti-gay slur to Bill Kennedy

Former Celtics and current Clippers coach Doc Rivers reacts during an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Aaron Gash/AP

By Henry McKenna @McKennAnalysis

December 15, 2015

1 minute to read

Doc Rivers denies he made homophobic remarks directed at NBA official Bill Kennedy. The Dolphins lose to the Giants, 31-24, on “Monday Night Football,’’ and the Patriots clinch the AFC East title.

Doc Rivers denies saying anti-gay slur to Bill Kennedy: “Years before Bill Kennedy came out as openly gay, disgraced NBA referee Tim Donaghy outted his peer. Donaghy also claimed Doc Rivers, then coaching the Celtics, had questioned Kennedy’s sexual orientation – causing Kennedy to hold a grudge against Rivers.’’ (NBCSports.com)

Rajon Rondo tweets about his homophobic comments directed toward Bill Kennedy: “Sacramento Kings point guard Rajon Rondo said Monday that he meant no offense or disrespect when he called NBA referee Bill Kennedy, who revealed he is gay Monday, a gay slur.’’ (Boston.com)

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Patriots are crowned AFC East Champions with Dolphins’ 31-24 Monday night loss to the Giants:

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Brad Marchand says Bruins ‘probably should have won’ vs. Oilers: “We have won games this year that we definitely didn’t deserve to win, and this was one of those ones that we probably should have won,’’ said Brad Marchand. (CSNNE.com)

Johnny Cueto agrees to six-year, $130 deal with the San Francisco Giants: “According to multiple reports, free agent pitcher Johnny Cueto has agreed to a six-year deal with the Giants that will pay him $130 million.’’ (WEEI.com)

Rob Manfred, MLB rejects Pete Rose’s plea for reinstatement: “Pete Rose’s application for reinstatement was rejected Monday by baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred, who cited his continued gambling.’’ (Boston.com)