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Lionel Messi named Time’s Athlete of the Year for 2023 | Football News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Lionel Messi, the captain of Argentina, has been named Time magazine's Athlete of the Year for 2023. Messi won the Ballon d'Or for a record-breaking eighth time and, by moving to Inter Miami, raised awareness of the sport in the US.When Argentina defeated the reigning champions France in the World Cup final in December of last year, Messi was a major factor in leading his country to its first victory in 36 years.The 36-year-old was linked to both his former team, Barcelona, and a high-profile move to Saudi side Al-Hilal, but he turned down both offers when he left Paris St. Germain earlier this year in favor of signing for Major League Soccer's Inter Miami."The truth is that fortunately, I had several options on the table that were interesting, and I had to analyse them and t...
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LeBron James’ business manager Maverick Carter placed bets on NBA games through illegal bookie

NBA superstar LeBron James’ business partner Maverick Carter placed approximately 20 bets on football and basketball games over the course of a year, with each bet ranging from $5,000 to $10,000. Carter also admitted that the bets were made on the matches through an illegal bookie, according to media reports in USA. Maverick Carter has been a long-time friend-turned-associate for LeBron James. They know each other since their Akron, Ohio days. Besides being LeBron James’ business partner, Carter also co-owns SpringHill Company, an entertainment and production company, with the NBA star. Maverick Carter is said to have made the revelation to federal investigators, according to a report on The Washington Post on Thursday. The revelations were made during an interview as part of an inves...
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LeBron James makes history with 39,000 points in Los Angeles Lakers’ dominant win Utah Jazz | NBA News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: LeBron James reached another milestone in his illustrious career as he scored his 39,000th point during the Los Angeles Lakers' 131-99 victory over the Utah Jazz in the NBA In-Season Tournament. The Lakers completed an undefeated run through group play in the tournament, securing wins against Phoenix, Memphis, Portland, and Utah. James contributed 17 points, nine assists, and seven rebounds in the win.Anthony Davishad a stellar performance with 26 points and 16 rebounds, playing a key role in the Lakers' dominance. D'Angelo Russell added 20 points and eight assists, while Austin Reaves scored 19 points. Christian Wood had a season-high 16 points for the Lakers.LeBron James, at 38 years old, made history by becoming the first player in NBA history to surpass 39,000 points. Jam...
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LeBron James interested in joining Team USA at 2024 Paris Olympics Games, say reports

LeBron James may have sat out the last two Olympics but the NBA’s all-time leading scorer is interested in making a return to the international stage with USA Basketball at the 2024 Paris Games, according to multiple reports on Monday.Most Read 1 India vs Pakistan Live Score, Asia Cup 2023: Kuldeep Yadav claims fifer as India defeat Pakistan by 228 runs 2 Jawan box office collection Day 4: Shah Rukh Khan-starrer grosses Rs 520 crore globally in four days See More Citing unnamed sources, ESPN said James is among a number of top players who are interested in competing in Paris while The Athletic said the Los Angeles Lakers forward has already called multiple stars in a bid to recruit them.James has not played for...
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From Leonardo DiCaprio to Selena Gomez, Prince Harry to Tom Holland: Celebs galore in Leo Messi’s first MLS game in LA

Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami fairytale entered a star studded chapter on Sunday night in Los Angeles, as the Argentine produced two assists to lead his MLS club to a 3-1 win against LA Galaxy. The 36-year-old, who has 11 goals in 11 games to his names, has had instant impact for his new club since playing his first game in July. Miami have only lost once in the 11 games Messi has played for them his latest outing featured the who’s who of the Hollywood town in the stands. Selena Gomez was all of us watching John McCarthy deny Messi! 😱 https://t.co/A3a564uUSB pic.twitter.com/7likNsWPJD — Major League Soccer (@MLS) September 4, 2023 A list of notable attendees from the LA Football Club that was shared on the social media featured Leonardo DiCaprio, Selena Gomez, Prince Harry, LeBron James,...
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Watch: Recovering after cardiac arrest, LeBron James’s son Bronny seen playing piano | Off the field News – Times of India

Basketball legend LeBron James's son Bronny, who had a cardiac arrest during a training session with the University of Southern California (USC) basketball team just under a week ago, was seen on video playing the piano. The touching footage was shared by his father on Saturday.Despite the scare that landed the 18-year-old son of the NBA's leading scorer in Cedars-Sinai Medical Center's intensive care unit on Monday, he showed incredible progress and determination. He was released from the medical center on Thursday."GRAND RISING!! God Is Great!" LeBron James said in a video posted to Instagram. "YOU ARE AMAZING!!! Simple as that!... We’re here right with you every step of the way!"In a brief video, LeBron James affectionately described his eldest son as a "man of many talents."LeBron J...
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Bronny James: LeBron James’ son stable after suffering cardiac arrest during college basketball practice | Off the field News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Bronny James, the eldest son of NBA superstar LeBron James, is in stable condition after suffering a cardiac arrest during a college basketball practice on Tuesday, according to the James family.Bronny, 18, collapsed on the floor on Monday in Los Angeles while training with his University of Southern California teammates."Yesterday while practising Bronny James suffered a cardiac arrest," a spokesperson for the James family said in a statement to AFP."Medical staff was able to treat Bronny and take him to the hospital. He is now in stable condition and no longer in ICU (intensive care)."We ask for respect and privacy for the James family and we will update the media when there is more information."LeBron and Savannah wish to publicly send their deepest thanks and appreciation...
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Carmelo Anthony announces retirement after 19 NBA seasons – Times of India

Carmelo Anthony, a prominent figure in the NBA since being drafted alongside LeBron James in 2003, announced his retirement from professional basketball on Monday, just one week before his 39th birthday. Known for his scoring prowess, Anthony leaves a lasting legacy in the NBA as the league's ninth all-time leading scorer and a six-time All-NBA selection.Taking to Twitter, Anthony shared the news of his retirement, expressing, "The time has come for me to say goodbye."Throughout his career, he represented several teams, including the Denver Nuggets, New York Knicks, Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets, Portland Trail Blazers, and Los Angeles Lakers.Anthony's impact on the court was significant, earning him a reputation as a dynamic scorer and a player who could carry his team's offen...
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NBA: Denver Nuggets rout Los Angeles Lakers | NBA News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Jamal Murray had an impressive performance, scoring 37 points to help the Denver Nuggets defeat the Los Angeles Lakers with a score of 119-108 in Los Angeles on Saturday.The victory put the Nuggets in a favorable position, as they were just one win away from reaching the NBA Finals for the first time in the team's history.Murray's outstanding shooting display in the first half played a crucial role in securing the win for Denver. With a commanding 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven Western Conference finals series, the Nuggets were in a strong position to advance to the NBA Finals.After claiming back-to-back victories at home in games one and two, Denver delivered a performance of ruthless precision to dispatch LeBron James and the 17-time champion Lakers at the Crypto.com Arena.M...
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Nothing is bigger than Stephen Curry vs LeBron James

By Sopan Deb Tim Hardaway knows stars when he sees them. Hardaway, a Hall of Fame point guard, battled against his share of them, including Michael Jordan, during a 14-year NBA career. So when he sees Stephen Curry and LeBron James encountering each other yet again in the NBA playoffs, only one comparison comes to mind. “Michael Jackson and Prince,” Hardaway said. “You must see that. That’s how big of a star they are. They command the crowd.” James, with the Los Angeles Lakers, and Curry, with the Golden State Warriors, have the attention of the basketball world in the Western Conference semifinals. It’s not the biggest stage, like when they faced off in four straight NBA Finals from 2015 to 2018, as James played for Cleveland. But in the NBA, any stage they are on is the biggest one. T...
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LeBron James, Stephen Curry, MVP candidates open NBA title chase | NBA News – Times of India

LeBron James and Stephen Curry start their run at NBA championship No. 5 this weekend, with the logjam of 'Most Valuable Player' (MVP) candidates — Denver's Nikola Jokic, Philadelphia's Joel Embiid and Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo — also set to resume their title runs.There are four games on Saturday, four more on Sunday, as the two-month push toward an NBA title begins. And one of the most anticipated first-round matchups will have Kevin Durant and his Phoenix Suns taking on Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers.WHAT’S THE NBA PLAYOFF SCHEDULE?Sacramento has waited almost 17 years for a playoff game. Fittingly, the Kings will have to wait through three other games Saturday before they finally get on the floor.Saturday: Brooklyn at Philadelphia, then Atlanta at Boston, then Ne...
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NBA: Los Angeles Lakers aim to find a way despite LeBron James injury | NBA News – Times of India

LOS ANGELES: The Los Angeles Lakers offered no firm timeline on Tuesday for LeBron James's return from a right foot injury, but coach Darvin Ham said their "mission is still the same" with their superstar sidelined.The Lakers, 12th in the Western Conference, are trying to claw their way into the post-season, with the 10th placed team in each conference gaining a spot in the play-in tournament.Ham said he'd met with players on Tuesday morning and emphasized three things: "We've got to continue to play the right way, we've got to continue to be together, and we've also got to continue on with the mission."The mission hasn't changed for us. The goal of securing a playoff spot is still very much alive," Ham said as the Lakers prepared to take on the Grizzlies in Memphis.Their chances of tur...
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Watch: Lebron James’ stunning chase-down block which left the crowd awestruck

In the game between Dallas Mavericks and Los Angles Lakers on Sunday the video of NBA superstar LeBron James doing a chase-down block to stop the ball from going into the basket has gone viral. In the video, Lakers player James is seen chasing from behind and then jumping to block the ball which Maverick’s player thought had almost put in the basket. “Look out for LeBron 👀 Another chase down block in #PhantomCam. @Lakers and Mavericks in Q3 on ABC,” NBA tweeted. Look out for LeBron 👀 Another chasedown block in #PhantomCam.@Lakers and Mavericks in Q3 on ABC! pic.twitter.com/sABEqTBujR — NBA (@NBA) February 26, 2023 The Lakers won the game with a scoreline of 108-111. Anthony Davis scored 30 points with 15 rebounds and LeBron James added 26 points as the visiting Los Angeles Lakers won t...
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Los Angeles Lakers Vs Golden State Warriors: NBA: New-look Los Angeles Lakers beat reigning champions Golden State Warriors | NBA News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Los Angeles Lakers launched their final push for a playoff berth with a 124-111 victory over the reigning champions Golden State Warriors.LeBron James scored just 13 points and Anthony Davis added 12 for the Lakers, who were led by Malik Beasley's 25 and had a combined 68 from their bench in the comfortable win over a Warriors team missing Stephen Curry and Andrew Wiggins.Goodnight, Lakers fam 💜 https://t.co/y3YSfKR9IM— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) 1677219060000While James and Davis were able to get some welcome rest in the fourth quarter, there was bad news for the Lakers early as recent arrival D'Angelo Russell exited in the first quarter with a sprained ankle.Elsewhere, Utah's Lauri Markkanen scored 43 points -- including three free-throws with 4.6 seconds left to seal...
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How Mac McClung, an undrafted player who was dropped by G League teams, became ‘saviour’ of NBA’s Dunk Contest

Just before the Dunk Contest at the 2023 NBA All-Star Weekend started, basketball legend-turned-analyst Shaquille O’Neal filmed himself telling Mac McClung: “This is where you steal the show. Nobody knows your name. Make them remember your name. And don’t miss a dunk!” Over the course of four dunks, McClung did all of that at Salt Lake City. He did so well, in fact, that Shaq and Magic Johnson later said that McClung had ‘saved the dunk contest’. LeBron James went even further in his praise, putting McClung’s defiance of gravity on par with the iconic performances in the past by Michael Jordan and Vince Carter. With their praise, the three NBA superstars had put on a lofty pedestal a man who, until a week before the All-Star Weekend, none of the 30 NBA teams had deemed worthy of even a ...