New York lets unvaxxed athletes play, clearing way for Kyrie Irving in Brooklyn

• New York City to let unvaccinated athletes play home games
• Unvaccinated star Kyrie Irving will be allowed to play at home

New York City's mayor has announced that he's exempting athletes and performers from the city's vaccine mandate for private workers, a move that will allow Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving to play home games and unvaccinated baseball players to take the field when their season begins.

Mayor Eric Adams made the announcement on Thursday morning and the policy will be effective immediately.