LeBron James is exercising his $52.6 million option with the Los Angeles Lakers for 2025-26. WASHINGTON — LeBron James is exercising his $52.6 million option with the Los Angeles Lakers for 2025-26, further confirming that he will become the first player in NBA history to play a 23rd season, a person with knowledge of the … Read more
The YouTuber-turned-boxer dominated the early rounds Saturday night before holding on against Chávez’s late-round rally. ANAHEIM, Calif. — Jake Paul appeared to be taking the biggest risk of his unique boxing career by stepping in the ring with Julio César Chávez Jr., a former middleweight champion and his most accomplished opponent by far. At least … Read more
Even without superstar Caitlin Clark, Wings vs. Fever electrified a sold-out crowd at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. DALLAS — They spent big on tickets, booked flights and hotels, or made the drive for a weekend getaway in Texas. And even with Caitlin Clark sidelined by injury, Friday night still felt like a win … Read more
Marcus Semien’s RBI single in the 10th inning lifts Texas Rangers over Seattle Mariners 3-2. ARLINGTON, Texas — Marcus Semien had an RBI single with the bases loaded in the 10th inning and the Texas Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners 3-2 on Saturday. Mariners reliever Andrés Muñoz (3-1) hit Josh Smith with his first pitch … Read more
Dave Parker, nicknamed “the Cobra,” played for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Cincinnati, Milwaukee, the California Angels and Toronto. PITTSBURGH — Dave Parker, a hard-hitting outfielder who was set to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame next month, has died, the Pittsburgh Pirates announced Saturday. He was 74. No further details about Parker’s death were … Read more
Despite the loss, the Wings managed to bring out some star power during the highly anticipated matchup against the Indiana Fever. DALLAS — Kelsey Mitchell scored 32 points, and the Indiana Fever held on without the injured Caitlin Clark, taking a 22-point lead in the first quarter before finishing off a 94-86 victory over the … Read more
Ujiri, who was heading into the final year of his contract, led the Raptors to their only NBA title in 2019. TORONTO, ON — Toronto Raptors president and vice chairman Masai Ujiri was fired Friday after 13 years with the franchise, one year before his current contract with the team was set to expire. Ujiri … Read more