Associated Press

While LeBron and Bronny prepare for their historic family pairing, the Lakers shrug off the critics

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — LeBron James gets to end every practice these days by shooting hoops with his son. When the Los Angeles Lakers cool down with small-group shooting sessions after workouts at their training complex, the top scorer in NBA history and 20-year-old Bronny James take turns putting up dozens of jumpers alongside […]

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Coldplay teaming with Barcelona for next clasico against Real Madrid

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona soccer team will wear special edition shirts with a logo of pop rock band Coldplay on their fronts for the upcoming clasico against Real Madrid. Hansi Flick’s team will wear the shirts when it visits Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Oct. 26. Barcelona women’s team will also wear them for a

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Leo Carlsson scores in OT, and the Ducks beat Utah 5-4 for their 9th straight home opener victory

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Leo Carlsson scored 54 seconds into overtime and the Anaheim Ducks won their ninth consecutive home opener, 5-4 over the Utah Hockey Club on Wednesday night. Clayton Keller put Utah ahead 4-3 with 9:10 to play in regulation, but Pavel Mintyukov tied it for Anaheim with 5:05 left. Carlsson, the No.

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After Severino misplays a pair of comebackers, Mets in need of NLCS comeback against Dodgers

NEW YORK (AP) — On a night of misplayed comebackers, the New York Mets put themselves in a need of yet another comeback. Luis Severino twice botched grounders, leading to a pair of unearned runs in the second inning. And after the Mets loaded the bases with one out in the bottom half, Francisco Alvarez

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Bruins hold on for 5-3 win, Avalanche drop 4 in a row to start season for 1st time since 1998-99

DENVER (AP) — David Pastrnak and Hampus Lindholm scored 13 seconds apart in the second period to help the Boston Bruins beat Colorado 5-3 on Wednesday night, sending the Avalanche to their fourth straight loss. It’s the longest skid to start a season for the Avalanche since 1998-99. That squad got back on track behind

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Lonzo Ball makes long-awaited return from knee injuries, scores 10 in Bulls’ preseason game

CHICAGO (AP) — When the moment finally arrived, after multiple knee surgeries and one grueling rehab, Lonzo Ball raised his right arm and blew a kiss to the cheering crowd. Fans rose to their feet as the announcement echoed through the arena: “Checking in for the Chicago Bulls! No. 2! Lonzo Ball!” It was a

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Shohei Ohtani homers as the Dodgers rout the Mets 8-0 for 2-1 lead in NLCS

NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani launched a three-run homer for the Los Angeles Dodgers that punctuated their 8-0 victory over the New York Mets in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series on Wednesday night. Kiké Hernández hit a two-run shot to make it 4-0 in the sixth inning and waved to the

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Matthews breaks out of opening drought with goal and 2 assists, Maple Leafs beat Kings 6-2

TORONTO (AP) — Auston Matthews broke out of a season-opening points drought, scoring his first goal and adding his first two assists as Toronto’s captain in the Maple Leafs’ 6-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday night. Matthews made it 2-0 midway through the first period, quickly regaining control after fanning on a

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Ionescu’s 3-pointer with 1 second left gives Liberty 80-77 win over Lynx and 2-1 lead in WNBA Finals

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Sabrina Ionescu hit a tiebreaking 3-pointer from the top of the key with 1 second left and Breanna Stewart scored 30 points to help the New York Liberty beat the Minnesota Lynx 80-77 on Wednesday night, taking a 2-1 lead in the WNBA Finals. The Liberty are one victory away from winning

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