LeBron, joined by Bronny, enters Year 22 with 'a lot in the tank' - ESPN

01.10.2024 - 01:27 espn.com

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — For a team that needed a second-half surge just to make the play-in tournament and then was summarily bounced out of the first round, leading to an offseason coaching change, there sure was an air of optimism in the building for the Los Angeles Lakers' annual media day Monday.

Nobody embodied it more than the 39-year-old LeBron James as he embarks on his 22nd season, tying Hall of Fame-inductee Vince Carter for the most in NBA history. «I feel damn good,» James said during his news conference. «I had a great summer.» James had reason to smile when both looking back at winning a gold medal at the Paris Olympics with Team USA and being named tournament MVP and when looking forward to becoming the first father to team up with his son in the league.

LeBron and his 19-year-old son, Bronny, were two of the first Lakers players to take the court, happily posing for photographs together in their gold Lakers uniforms. «So I feel really good physically.

Mentally, I feel really good. Really sharp. Very fresh. Looking forward to getting to work tomorrow. I have not thought about what the future holds.

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Former Premier League forward Jordon Ibe has found a new club – five months after being released by Ebbsfleet.

Sabrina Ionescu's basketball honors: WNBA, Oregon, more - ESPN

New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu is on the brink of capturing her first WNBA title. Following a successful college career at Oregon, the three-time All-Star has made a positive impact on the professional circuit and international stage. She won a Naismith Trophy with the Ducks in 2020 and an Olympic gold medal with Team USA in 2024.

Carlos Alcaraz Will Face 'Difficult' Clash With 'Idol' Rafael Nadal

Carlos Alcaraz admitted Wednesday it will be a "difficult moment" facing "idol" Rafael Nadal when the Spanish superstars clash for the final time. Nadal, the winner of 22 Grand Slam titles, announced last week that he will retire from tennis after the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga next month. On Thursday, however, the 38-year-old will take on Alcaraz for a place in the final of the "Six Kings Slam" exhibition event in Riyadh. "Since I started to play tennis, I'm watching his matches. I look up to him and I grew up watching him. He was my idol, he is still my idol," Alcaraz said on court after defeating Holger Rune 6-4, 6-2 to set-up an emotional meeting with Nadal.

Lakers Will Sacrifice Bronny James' NBA Dreams, As Long As They Get A Feel-Good Story Out Of It

The Lake Show has turned into a clown show, and Bronny James walks through the doors believing he'll be showtime when, in fact, he's doomed to get booed off the stage.

Gareth Grundie succeeds Sean Dancer as coach of Ireland's women hockey side

Gareth Grundie has been named as the new head coach of Ireland's senior women's hockey side.

Olympic Medal Gets Worn Out In Just Weeks, India Hockey Star Hardik Singh Says: "They Had One Job..."

The Indian hockey team has been on a slow but steady rise since winning the bronze medal at the Tokyo 2020 Games. At the 2024 Paris Olympics too, India played brilliantly till the semi-finals but faltered in the last four stage. However, India rose to the challenge in the bronze medal match to beat Spain 2-1. In the recently concluded Asian Champions Trophy, they won the gold medal, beating China in the final. If the Indian hockey team continues in the same vein, a gold medal at the Olympics may be a reality too at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.