LeBron James ‘honoured’ to be first male athlete with Ken doll in his likeness
US basketball player LeBron James has said it is “an honour” to have the first Ken doll of a professional athlete be made in his likeness.
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NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers to be sold for $12.5bn to Kushner and Iger
LOS ANGELES, United States: The Los Angeles Lakers, one of the most successful teams in NBA history, are being sold to former Disney CEO Bob Iger and investor Joshua Kushner in a deal valued at $12.5 billion, ESPN reported Wednesday. The sale, which would mark a record-breaking valuation for a North American sports franchise, comes only about a year after billionaire Mark Walter agreed to buy a controlling interest in the team in a then-record $10 billion deal. Kushner is the brother of Jared Kushner, US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law. “As lifelong NBA fans, we are deeply honored for the opportunity to become stewards of the Los Angeles Lakers, one of the most iconic sports franchises in the world,” Kushner and Iger said in a statement to ESPN. “We have immense respect for the leadership and vision of Jerry and Jeanie Buss. Our long-term commitment is to build on that foundation, compete at the highest level, and serve this extraordinary team, its fans and the city of Los Angeles.” Walter’s purchase, reported in June last year, ended the Buss family’s 46-year reign over the NBA giants. The Lakers have won 17 NBA championships, second only to the Boston Celtics. The team has been home to some of the league’s biggest superstars including Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Shaquille O’Neal and the late Kobe Bryant. LeBron James, the NBA all-time scoring leader, just left the squad for the Philadelphia 76ers after spending eight years and winning one title with the Lakers. The team is now moving forward with a lineup spearheaded by Slovenian superstar Luka Doncic.
LeBron hits free agency: James not returning to Lakers, plans to play 24th season elsewhere
LeBron James is leaving the Los Angeles Lakers, which means another decision awaits. A mere 16 years after his first famed “decision” — the one that saw him leave Cleveland for Miami — James is getting ready to change uniforms once again. He has told the Lakers that his eight-year run with them is over and that he’ll play a record-extending 24th NBA season elsewhere. James has made clear many times in recent years that more championships are his motivation, which means it’s almost certain he’ll pick a team that he believes can contend for the NBA title in 2027.
Lakers eliminated from NBA playoffs as Thunder seal sweep
LOS ANGELES: The Oklahoma City Thunder swept the Los Angeles Lakers out of the NBA playoffs on Monday, winning 115-110 to wrap up a 4-0 series victory in what could turn out to be the final game of LeBron James’ career. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points as the Thunder advanced to the Western Conference finals after sealing their second sweep of the postseason following a 4-0 first-round defeat of Phoenix. Lakers star James, 41, is out of contract after this season and has not yet indicated whether he plans to return for a 24th campaign next term.
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World Test Championship shows its worth at Lord’s
In the first day’s play in the 2025 World Test Championship on June 11 at Lord’s, South Africa bowled Australia out for 212 in 56.4 overs. In the final session of the day, South Africa’s response stumbled badly, as the innings slumped to 43 for four against Australia’s relentless trio of quick bowlers. At that point, there was a feeling that this could be a mismatch.
Kolo Muani, Conceicao each twice in Juventus’ 5-0 win over Al Ain in the Club World Cup
WASHINGTON: Randal Kolo Muani and Francisco Conceicao each scored twice and Juventus closed out the first round of the group stage in the Club World Cup with a 5-0 victory over Al-Ain on Wednesday night.The 36-time Italian champions opened the scoring at the 11th minute on Kolo Muani’s header in front of 18,161 fans, many on them wearing white and black-striped Juventus jerseys.Ten minutes later, Conceicao dribbled the ball inside the penalty box and made it 2-0.Kenan Yildiz scored into the lower left corner in the 31st minute and Kolo Muani’s second goal four minutes into first-half stoppage time put Juventus up 4-0. Kolo Muani’s loan from Paris Saint-Germain was extended for the Club World Cup, with negotiations ongoing.Conceicao scored again from a center-field kick in the 58th minute.Key momentJuventus scored three goals on Al-Ain goalkeeper Rui Patricio in the span of 20 minutes in the first half.
5 things we learned from Al-Hilal’s 1-1 draw with Real Madrid at FIFA Club World Cup
WASHINGTON D.C.: Nineteen-time Saudi Arabian champions Al-Hilal held European giants Real Madrid to a 1-1 draw in their opening match of the FIFA Club World Cup in Miami on Wednesday night as Ruben Neves’ penalty cancelled out Fran Garcia’s opener.
Draper survives scare to reach Queen’s quarterfinals
LONDON: British second seed Jack Draper survived a scare to reach the Queen’s Club quarterfinals with a gritty 3-6, 6-2, 7-6 (7/5) win over Australia’s Alexei Popyrin on Wednesday.