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Emmanuel Acho, Joy Taylor, LeSean McCoy and James Jones delve into the latest sports news, focusing on Bronny James’ NBA Summer League debut and LeBron James’ reaction to criticism of his son. Bronny James, the eldest son of NBA superstar LeBron James, recently made his highly anticipated NBA Summer League debut with the Los Angeles Lakers. The debut has been a hot topic in the sports world, with many analysts and fans eager to see how the young prospect will perform on such a big stage. However, the excitement was quickly met with a wave of criticism, as some critics were quick to point out perceived flaws in Bronny's game. LeBron James, known not only for his prowess on the court but also for his vocal support of his family, has not remained silent in the face of this criticism...

A new chapter in the Premier League's romance with Manchester City and their entire relationship with the financier Fair Play has allayed the concerns of the citizens, a club that finds itself implicated in serious accusations for having apparently ignored the rules set by the organisation when it came to gassing money. On Monday 24 June, a source at The Sun newspaper revealed that the newspaper "had stumbled upon the publication of hundreds of electronic corrections and computer documents by the 'hacker' behind the Football Leaks scandal". Rui Pinto, identified as the hacker who has been part of a text protection program for four years, will have in his hands information collected in thousands of documents that will be between the wall and the sword of Manchester City. The diary reported...

Muriel, the Colombian club that achieved a stunning victory in the Europa League, has shown their immense talent and determination on the international stage. Although they have been able to compete in the MLS, their impact has been felt far beyond their domestic league. With a combination of skill, teamwork and sheer determination, Muriel’s journey to becoming champions has been nothing short of extraordinary. On their path to glory, Muriel faced formidable opposition, including the renowned Atalanta. With players like Falcao and Bacca leading the charge as their gunners, Muriel demonstrated his attacking prowess and ability to produce game-changing performances when it mattered most. Throughout the competition, Muriel players displayed their exceptional skills and demonstrated ...

For the Golden State Warriors, this marks the end of an era. Klay Thompson is set to sign a three-year, $50 million deal with the Dallas Mavericks, ending his 13-year tenure with the Warriors, 12 of which he spent alongside Steph Curry and Draymond Green. Together, they built a dynasty, reaching six NBA Finals and winning four championships in eight years. They formed one of the league’s longest-tenured trios, anchoring one of the greatest teams ever, which set an NBA record with 73 wins in the 2015-16 season. In a league known for constant change, the Warriors’ Big Three were a rare constant. We got to know them as individuals, as friends, and as brothers. Curry played with joy. Green played with intensity. Thompson played with heart. Then we saw her heart break. Thompson was at the peak...

The biggest night in UFC history will take place this Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. UFC 300 features an incredible lineup, including two former champions, Deiveson Figueiredo and Cody Garbrandt, in the first fight of the night. The event will also feature a light heavyweight title bout, a women's strawweight title bout, and the BMF belt. In total, 11 current or former champions will compete. Here are some key odds for UFC 300 from DraftKings Sportsbook: Deiveson Figueiredo: -305Cody Garbrandt: +245 Bobby Green: -180Mr. Miller: +150 Jessica Andrade: -135Marina Rodriguez: +114 My Friend Jalin Turner: -230Renato Moicano: +190 Sodiq Yusuff: +120Diego Lopez: -148 Holly Holm: +350Opponent: -455 Calvino Kattar: +142Aljamain Sterling: -170 Jiri Prochazka: -112Alexander Rakić: -108 Bo ...

In an engaging sports discussion, prominent sports personalities Skip Bayless, Rachel Nichols and Keyshawn Johnson delve into the latest news, covering various topics, including JJ Redick's highly anticipated press conference announcing his Los Angeles Lakers. As the conversation continues, Skip Bayless, known for his in-depth analysis, provides his unique perspective on the addition of Redick to the Lakers roster. With his sharp wit and deep knowledge of the game, Bayless explores the potential impact Redick’s shooting ability and veteran experience can bring to the team. He raises questions about how Redick’s presence will complement the Lakers’ current star-studded roster and whether his sharpshooting skills will provide valuable floor space. Rachel Nichols, a veteran sportswr...

Christopher Bell earned the weekend's success by winning both the Xfinity and Cup races on Saturday and Sunday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. It marked the first time this season that a driver won multiple NASCAR National Series races in the same weekend. The move moved Bell from third to second in the standings, and this analysis seemed like a good time to take a look at whether these drivers in the standings have ever won a Cup race and another NASCAR National Series race in a weekend and how many times they won. . I did double duty this year. Cup drivers are limited to five races in each Xfinity Series and truck during the season. They cannot compete in the final eight races (the regular season finale and playoffs) or in special races with win bonuses such as the Dash 4 Cash Xfini...

Mike Tyson's fight with Jake Paul is now set for November 15 after the former world heavyweight champion fell ill on a flight last month. The game was originally set for July 20 in Arlington, Texas, home of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys, and will be broadcast on Netflix. Tyson felt nauseous and dizzy during the last hour of the flight from Miami to Los Angeles. His plane was met by first responders, while Tyson's camp attributed the episode to an ulcer problem and said he would need to do light training for several weeks. Tyson will turn 58 on June 30. “Although we had to postpone the fight, I will resume training shortly,” Tyson said in a statement released by Netflix. “I am grateful to the medical staff who treated me and to MVP, Netflix and AT&T Stadium for working diligently to find the ...

Linked media - Connected media Yesterday, I largely focused on setting the table for the updated NBA Pre-Postseason Players Tiers before revealing Tier 3 (players between the 24th and 42nd spot) and Tier 4 (Nos. 43-80). Today, I’m going to get a little more into some of the more interesting and/or challenging placements, as well as note a few overall trends. For starters, a consistent bit of feedback — and one I’ve gotten from multiple sources since the release of Tiers 3 and 4 — is the always difficult evaluation of which player is more valuable between an elite role player and a good-but-not-great primary or secondary creator. A senior analytics staffer within the league went so far as to argue they would prefer essentially the entirety of Tier 4A, largely made up of elite role pla...

Linked media - Connected media In November, U.S. Soccer gambled that it was worth sacrificing a year of continuous preparation under a permanent manager to hire Emma Hayes. For eight months following the 2023 World Cup, interim management has overseen the U.S. women’s national team. To her credit, Twila Kilgore’s tenure as placeholder helped turn over the player pool and saw her team win a pair of tune-up competitions this spring. Still, it’s been a lost year for the program at a time when it was in sore need of a clear new vision. Hayes’ first games as USWNT manager in June are still two months away, bringing the post-World Cup interlude to 10 months — and a full seven months from her appointment in November. With the CONCACAF W Gold Cup and SheBelieves Cup in the rearview, it’s tim...