LeBron James inks 2-year, $97.1 million deal with Lakers
LOS ANGELES: LeBron James has agreed to a two-year, $97.1 million contract extension through the 2024-25 season with the Los Angeles Lakers, his agent announced Wednesday.
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Billionaire Ratcliffe interested in buying Manchester United — source
DUBAI: British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe is interested in buying Manchester United, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters after Elon Musk said his plan to buy the Premier League club was all part of “a long-running joke.” Musk, the world’s richest person, said on Tuesday night on Twitter that he wanted to buy England’s most successful club before clarifying that it was a joke and that he had no interest in purchasing any sports teams. The club’s owners, the American Glazer family, are under pressure with United sitting bottom of the Premier League after two games of the season. Bloomberg reported they would consider selling a minority stake, opening the door for Ratcliffe.
Usyk and Joshua get ready to rumble in Jeddah
JEDDAH: The increasing anticipation ahead of this weekend’s blockbuster World Heavyweight Championship rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua scaled new heights in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Wednesday evening. The traditional fight week press conference culminated with the ‘Rage on the Red Sea’ headliners facing off for the world’s media and VIPs in attendance.
‘He’s not done yet!’ – John Fury expects Tyson Fury to fight again despite latest retirement promise
John Fury has cast doubt on Tyson Fury’s most recent retirement vow, insisting the undefeated heavyweight is ‘not done yet’.
Boxing star Joshua avoids comment in Saudi as tweeter jailed
Boxer Anthony Joshua declined to comment on human rights in Saudi Arabia as news broke Wednesday that a woman had been jailed for 34 years over her Twitter activity, days before his world heavyweight fight in Jeddah.
Oleksandr Usyk hits right notes with Ukrainian song at Anthony Joshua face-off
Oleksandr Usyk performed a Ukrainian anthem about fighting for independence after warning Anthony Joshua he faces a continuation of the dismantling he endured in their first clash.
Oleksandr Usyk vs Anthony Joshua 2: AJ admits Usyk rematch is 'must win'
Anthony Joshua said he knows he ‘must win’ his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk and insisted: ‘I like the pressure’.
Ronaldo cautioned by police after allegedly slapping phone from fan’s hand
LONDON: Cristiano Ronaldo has been cautioned by British police after footage emerged of the Manchester United forward appearing to smash a phone out of an Everton fan’s hand at a match last season. The 37-year-old was interviewed by officers in relation to an allegation of assault and criminal damage following the incident at Goodison Park on April 9.