A message emerged via Mahrez’s verified Facebook page late on Tuesday, suggesting the Algeria international was bringing an end to his career. However, the Foxes have now confirmed that the post was not a genuine one, and that they have had the post taken down from the social media site. A spokesman confirmed: “Yes that’s correct. It’s not a genuine post and we’re working with Facebook to have it removed....
As they did in the last 16, Leicester head into the second leg of their tie needing to win to have any chance of continuing their progress in the competition. Having held firm in Madrid to limit Atletico to just a 1-0 win, Craig Shakespeare’s side are in a position where yet another shock could be on the cards. The formidable pair of Messi & Dybala But how can they pull off yet another impossible task?...
Walk-off homers will do that. Especially the first one of his career, in the middle of a heated division race. LeMahieu hit a two-run homer off Yoshihisa Hirano in the ninth inning, and the NL West-leading Colorado Rockies rallied to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-4 on Wednesday night. “It was cool. Just a great moment,” the soft-spoken LeMahieu said. “That was awesome.” LeMahieu launched a fastball over the fence in right as the Rockies kept their 1½-game advantage over Los Angeles intact after the Dodgers beat Cincinnati earlier in the day....
Lemnis Gate is based around a 25 second time loop. In a multiplayer environment, players take turns trying to capture an orb and bring it back to base, all within 25 seconds. In the next turn, the other player will attempt to change the timeline and steal the 0rb from the previous loop. After a few turns, the battlefield turns into a raging storm of bullets and explosions all left over from the previous loops....
Across both fixtures, the Indians looked devoid of ideas in the middle third as the game often passed their midfielders by. In the process, they favoured the long-ball strategy that Stimac seemed hell-bent on tweaking. Consequently, one couldn’t help but wonder if the personnel the Croatian had at his disposal were indeed suitable for the kind of football he wanted to deploy. To put things into further perspective, Stimac decided to utilize Brandon Fernandes in a much deeper role, in order to accord the side the requisite passing guile in midfield....
According to the National Center for Health Statistics, there were 840 births to women 50 years and over in 2017. In addition, the birth rate for women aged 45 and over was 0.9 births per 1,000 women, and for women aged 50 to 54 it was 0.8 births per 10,000 women. While these are small numbers, it indicates that pregnancy can happen in midlife (when many erroneously assume naturally conceived pregnancy is no longer possible....
Samir Sfeir, who had been living in Saudi Arabia for five years, said he is banned from returning over political statements. “I was bothered by the manner. I wish they just told me to leave and not come back. I would have done it,” Sfeir said. Sfeir’s arrest has raised concerns in his home country of Lebanon, where Lebanon’s traditional ally Saudi Arabia has been using increased pressure, rather than assistance, against Hezbollah’s domination....
With a gorgeous three-point play , the King jumped over the Big Dipper. LeBron James’ inimitable presence has already been felt in his first few weeks in Hollywood. His most impressive game yet for the Lakers included a bit of history when he passed Wilt Chamberlain on the NBA’s career scoring list. The superstar with no shortage of historic achievements was more excited about leading his surging new team to yet another win....
Browns wide receiver Terrelle Pryor caught a touchdown pass midway through the second quarter against the Redskins on Sunday. He celebrated, because Cleveland will take any chance it gets to celebrate. And he celebrated in a way that resonates with the fine people of Cleveland. MORE: Browns-Redskins updates, stats Pryor imitated Cavaliers star LeBron James’ “silencer” dance and chalk toss. It was a celebration that should be expected out of a fellow Cleveland sports star....
But Brooklyn did have Kevin Durant, and in Tuesday night’s pivotal Game 5, that was enough. The former NBA MVP delivered a historic playoff performance in the Nets’ 114-108 win. He rang up 49 points, 17 rebounds, 10 assists, three steals and two blocks while shooting 16 of 23 from the field, 4 of 9 from 3-point range and 13 of 16 at the free throw line. MORE: NBA Twitter reacts to Leonard dunking on Favors...
The game’s “MyCareer” mode features a cutscene showing Lebron essentially giving advice to young, up and coming NBA players. “NBA 2K20” was released on September 6, but the cutscene resurfaced following James’ stance on dealing with the issues between the NBA and China. NESN first highlighted the segment featuring comments from the Lakers forward. The controversy began when Houston Rockets general manager, Daryl Morey tweeted a picture in support of the pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong....
James returned to the Cavs before the 2014-15 season after four years in Miami, signing a two-year deal with a player option after the first. He used that option, then signed a similar deal last summer. MORE: The 23 most hated NBA players ever “I love it here. I love being here. I love my teammates,” James told Cleveland.com. “Obviously my agent will take care of all the logistical things but, I’m happy....
“AKRON OHIO!! My brother’s sister was murdered this past weekend in her home! My brother family need answers to why and by whom,” the basketball star tweeted on Wednesday afternoon. “My city I need y’all to go to work and find out who did this awful, shameful, disgusting thing to such a caring, loving angel! #Justice4EricaWeems” The New York Daily News reported that the 37-year-old was found in her bedroom on Monday afternoon with a gunshot wound to her head....
The Lakers star tweeted that he and his family were looking for a safe place to stay after a brush fire broke out Monday morning near his Brentwood mansion. PHOTOS: LeBron James’ $23 million California mansion Eighteen minutes later, he tweeted an update: He also offered prayers for other evacuating families and shared his support for emergency personnel: Multiple wildfires have broken out over the past week in southern and northern parts of the state, causing California Gov....
In case you didn’t know… Fizdale served as an assistant coach with the Miami Heat from 2008-16, which included the four years (2010-14) James spent in South Beach. Together they went to 4 straight NBA Finals and won 2 of them. The heart of the matter The New York Knicks hired David Fizdale as their head coach on a four-year deal after the Grizzlies fired him mid-way through the season. They now look to re-shape their roster, which possibly includes recruiting the 4 time MVP, LeBron James, according to Marc Berman of the New York Post....
The Lakers forward has been in the spotlight since his high school days, famously earning Michael Jordan comparisons and appearing on the cover of Sports Illustrated as a junior. Given his stature — both in terms of his physical size and what he means for the game of basketball — James hasn’t been able to enjoy certain elements of a normal lifestyle. MORE: LeBron tweets support for ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski...
MORE: Top 25 NBA stars to switch teams in their prime The Cavaliers signed Chris “Birdman” Andersen to a one-year deal (expected to be for the veteran’s minimum) Friday, Cleveland.com reported. That means Andersen will be reunited with his Miami Heat championship buddy, LeBron James. The Cavaliers traded Sasha Kaun to the 76ers for Chukwudiebere Maduabum and cash considerations, which cleared up cap space for Andersen. Andersen, 38, averaged 4....
James was diagnosed with strains in his left knee and lower back after examination by Cavaliers’ team doctor Wednesday. James will be treated with anti-inflammatories, rehabilitation, training room treatment and rest, the team said in a statement: The forward did not travel with the team to Charlotte for Friday’s game. James has missed Cleveland’s last two games, and according to ESPN Stats & Info, he has never missed more than seven games in a season....
With Cleveland scheduled for three preseason games in four days, coach David Blatt wants to rest his superstar Tuesday night. James is not injured and Blatt says this is “just part of our process and part of our management of how we want to approach preseason and best get him ready for the start of the season.” MORE: Moondog to sit out | History on Sixers’ side | Coach contracts...
