Denzel Washington used a Sports Illustrated interview released on Aug. 14 to lambaste the modern sports-media ecosystem, saying it is dominated by “opinionaires” who comment on games they have never played. “Everybody’s got an opinion,” the two-time Academy Award winner said. “People need to shut up, learn how to do something. Be actually good at something.” The remarks, delivered while promoting his new film “Highest 2 Lowest,” quickly reverberated across sports outlets and drew a public endorsement from Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant, who posted flame emojis in approval. Washington’s critique follows recent appearances on debate programmes such as ESPN’s “First Take,” where he has discussed his longtime support for the Dallas Cowboys. In a separate conversation with film journalist Jake Hamilton, also released this week, Washington reiterated that he places little value on industry trophies. “I don’t do it for Oscars,” he said. “Man gives the award. God gives the reward. On my last day, [Oscars] aren’t going to do me a bit of good.” Washington won best-supporting actor for 1989’s “Glory” and best actor for 2001’s “Training Day,” and has received a total of 10 nominations. “Highest 2 Lowest,” his fifth collaboration with director Spike Lee, opens in U.S. theatres on Friday, Aug. 15.