NBA franchise that was swept 4-0 by Oklahoma City Thunder in 2026 playoffs before LeBron James departed and ownership transferred to Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner.
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… Roma SPQR, using the licence of the former Cremona team and who are part-owned by Slovenian point guard Luka Doncic, who plays for the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA, will join Maxima in Serie A. …
Totti turns down Italy and Roma to join basketball clubCitizen Digital
NBA's Los Angeles Lakers to be sold for $12.5 bn: ESPN By AFP August 12, 2026 10:15 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter SAN ANTONIO, TX - MAY 4: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs handles the ball du …
NBA's Los Angeles Lakers to be sold for $12.5 bn: ESPNCitizen Digital
… After winning two titles with Miami, another with hometown club Cleveland and his most recent with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020, James could become the first NBA player to win crowns with four different teams. …
'Thrilled' 76ers sign James with eyes on NBA title runCitizen Digital
LeBron James says he will play for Philadelphia 76ers By AFP July 24, 2026 11:15 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles during the second half of a game against the …
LeBron James says he will play for Philadelphia 76ersCitizen Digital
LeBron's agent makes case for 10 new clubs for 41-year-old star By AFP July 04, 2026 12:11 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles during the second half of a game ag …
LeBron's agent makes case for 10 new clubs for 41-year-old starCitizen Digital
LeBron James praises Balogun after 'Silencer' celebration By AFP July 02, 2026 05:40 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles during the second half of a game against …
LeBron James praises Balogun after 'Silencer' celebrationCitizen Digital
… The deal was reported as the NBA's free agency negotiation period opened Tuesday, with the news of the day the revelation that LeBron James will depart from the Los Angeles Lakers to a team still to be determined. …
Leonard returning to Raptors in trade from ClippersThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeOklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles Lakers during Round Two Game Four on May 11, 2026 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California. …
LeBron's Lakers eliminated from NBA playoffs as Thunder seal sweepKylian Mbappe was dropped by two major Chinese brands after a video circulated online in which he apparently joked about former Chinese leader Mao Zedong. The article lists other global athletes who have faced backlash and financial consequences in China for comments on politically sensitive topics.
27 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kylian Mbappe was dropped by two major Chinese brands after a video circulated online in which he apparently joked about former Chinese leader Mao Zedong. The article lists other global athletes who have faced backlash and financial consequences in China for comments on politically sensitive topics.
27 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Luka Doncic scored 52 points with 10 assists and 8 rebounds to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 132-123 victory over the Utah Jazz, maintaining their perfect start since LeBron James departed for Philadelphia.
26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
LeBron James, seeking a fifth NBA title, has joined the Philadelphia 76ers for his record 24th season at age 41. The Sixers are chasing a championship, with James stating in July that his move was about making a title run.
19 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Golden State coach Steve Kerr said guard Stephen Curry was "fine" after limping out of the team's open practice on Sunday following a right ankle injury. Curry skidded on the court while making a turn and left for the locker room; Kerr allayed concerns about aggravation of Curry's right knee injury from last season.
19 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
NBA star LeBron James played in his first pre-season game for the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday, delivering a solid first half, though the team fell 114-108 to the Brooklyn Nets. James, 41, signed a two-year, $8 million deal with the 76ers in July after eight seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers.
9 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
LeBron James told his Philadelphia 76ers teammates they must work hard on repetitive tasks and escape their comfort zones to achieve greatness. James, preparing for his 24th NBA season, said camaraderie and changes will take time to produce results, and that success requires sacrifice rather than seeking "instant oatmeal" outcomes.
30 September 2026 · The Standard →
LeBron James told his new Philadelphia 76ers teammates that they must work hard on repetitive tasks and escape their comfort zones to achieve greatness. James, preparing for his 24th season after signing with the Sixers, said the team is motivated to improve daily and that camaraderie and changes will take time to produce results.
28 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Blazers Hockey Club, the only undefeated side this season, returned to the top of the Kenya Hockey Union Women's Premier League standings with victories over Sliders (3-0) and Kenyatta University Titans (2-0), creating a five-point gap between them and defending champions Lakers who dropped to second place.
28 September 2026 · The Standard →
Clearlake Capital, led by Behdad Eghbali and Jose E. Feliciano, acquired the stakes of American billionaires Todd Boehly and Mark Walter to take full control of Chelsea. Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said the club's ambition was "very clear" following the ownership change.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly and director Mark Walter have sold their stakes in the Premier League club to majority owner Clearlake Capital, which has now assumed full control. Clearlake previously held 62 percent of the club following its £2.5 billion purchase from Roman Abramovich in May 2022, with fellow investor Hansjorg Wyss remaining a stakeholder.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former AS Roma captain Francesco Totti has joined Maxima Roma, a newly created basketball team, as an adviser responsible for fan base development and corporate social responsibility, declining roles with the Italian national team and his former football club.
8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Los Angeles Lakers are being sold to former Disney CEO Bob Iger and investor Joshua Kushner in a deal valued at $12.5 billion, marking a record-breaking valuation for a North American sports franchise, according to ESPN.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The 41-year-old NBA superstar LeBron James has signed a contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, with managing owner Josh Harris expressing enthusiasm about the team's championship prospects. James agreed to a two-year deal worth $8 million, aiming to help the franchise pursue its first NBA title since 1983.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The 41-year-old NBA superstar announced he will play for the Philadelphia 76ers next season after departing the Los Angeles Lakers as a free agent. James, a four-time MVP with four championship titles in his 23-year career, says he believes he can help make the 76ers a championship team.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
LeBron James's agent Rich Paul said the 41-year-old NBA superstar has ten realistic team destinations to choose from next season after announcing he will leave the Los Angeles Lakers and pursue free agency for his 24th NBA campaign.
4 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Basketball star LeBron James congratulated footballer Folarin Balogun for scoring twice in the United States' 2-0 World Cup victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina, after Balogun emulated James's trademark "Silencer" celebration (though his first goal was ruled offside).
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Los Angeles Clippers are finalizing a trade to send Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors, the team he led to the NBA title in 2019, in exchange for All-Star forward Brandon Ingram, backup guard Gradey Dick and first-round draft selections in 2031 and 2033.
1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Oklahoma City Thunder defeated Los Angeles Lakers 115-110 on Monday to complete a 4-0 playoff sweep, advancing to the Western Conference finals. Lakers star LeBron James, 41 and out of contract after this season, scored 24 points and 12 rebounds in what could be his final game.
12 May 2026 · The Standard →