In the midst of surprising losses, James made comments about the team’s need to grow up. While James’ statement might hold weight, he needs to look inward as well. For instance, on Tuesday night against the Portland Trail Blazers, James went scoreless in the second half for only the second time in his career. The last time he did not score a single point in the second half came in the fourth game of his career in 2003....
The Cavaliers fell to the Bucks Saturday, 108-105 in double overtime, in their first loss since falling to the Bulls in the season opener, but the superstar forward believes the team can do better. MORE: LeBron through the years | LeBron’s letter to terminally-ill teen “We’re not a great team right now.” James said, via Cleveland.com. “I think we’re a good team. I think we expect we’re a great team, and we’re not....
James now has 27,315 points in his illustrious career. He also finished the game against his former team with eight rebounds and eight assists. LAWRENCE: Cavs look bored with rest of Eastern Conference His next target is the late Moses Malone, who retired with 27,409 career points. Though James remains the leader of this Cavs team, guys like Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving have lightened the load on the 31-year-old’s shoulders early this season....
The four-time NBA MVP and the league’s highest-paid player also upholds his end of a bet when he’s on the losing end. MORE: LeBron’s receding hairline in photos James and longtime friend and former teammate Dwyane Wade, a Chicago native, made a friendly wager during the World Series between the Indians and Cubs: The loser would have to come to the arena dressed in the uniform of the winner’s hometown baseball team....
Cavs forward LeBron James returned to practice Sunday after missing two weeks to receive an anti-inflammatory injection in his back. James said sitting out following the shot was something planned, and that he wouldn’t hesitate to do it again in the regular season if it benefited his team in the long term. MORE: Every NBA team’s fatal flaw this season | Derrick Rose to play in opener against Cavs...
But the King also royally embarrassed himself, completely whiffing on a wide-open breakaway dunk. MORE: NBA players’ wives and girlfriends | Duncan, Gasol, Nowitzki lead veteran all-star snubs The aerial view didn’t look any better. James still has more bounce than an ounce, but he looked every bit the 31-year-old man he is on that play. Sometimes, you think you’ve got it and you don’t. That wasn’t the only mishap for the four-time MVP either....
So the NBA’s greatest player of this generation, LeBron James, knows he can count on playing just about every Christmas. James and the Cavaliers will visit the Warriors this Christmas Day in a rematch of last season’s NBA Finals. Game time is 5 p.m. ET MORE: Top 10 NBA moments of 2015 | NBA Christmas Day betting lines That will make 10 times James has played on Christmas Day in his 13-year NBA career....
The NBA athlete is making headlines over an incident that occurred during Wednesday night’s clash with the Indiana Pacers when he had what appeared to be two hecklers sitting courtside removed from the game. A man and a woman were escorted from the game by security after James pointed them out to the referee in scenes that have gone viral as the woman sarcastically mocked crying during her exit....
Pick one. From Magic Johnson to Michael Jordan to Grant Hill to Penny Hardaway, he was expected to rival the greatness of his idols. As things have played out the last decade and a half, he has. MORE: A decade of the greatest LeBron photos However, there was a time, before he graced the cover of Sports Illustrated as a high school junior or had St. Vincent-St. Mary’s games aired live on ESPN as a senior, when he never thought he’d reach any of those former greats’ heights … literally....
As such, when James’ his playing days have ended, don’t count on him being a coach. MORE: Photographic evidence of LeBron’s receding hairline “Man, I couldn’t be a head coach,” James said, via Cleveland.com. “Boy, I’ll get blamed for every little thing. Can you imagine that? Please.” Ironically, many people blame James for the firing of his former coach, David Blatt. Blatt was let go last month despite leading the Cavs to the NBA Finals last season and the Eastern Conference’s top record this season....
James erupted for 38 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists as top-seeded LA took a 2-1 series lead over eighth-seeded Portland 116-108. The 35-year-old James became the oldest player to reach both 38 points and eight assists in a playoff game, surpassing Michael Jordan (34 in 1997), per STATS. James also moved to second on the all-time playoff wins list wins with 158, leapfrogging Tim Duncan and getting another step closer to Derek Fisher (161)....
“ESPN, thank you for not getting rid of me when I had a stroke,” a choked-up Corso said Saturday while College Game Day was at College Station in Texas. MORE: Best sports announcers on TV Corso suffered the stroke in 2009, which put his health and career in jeopardy. Since Oct. 5, 1996, Corso has been donning mascot headgear to label his pics for the game of the week. That day he picked the Ohio State Buckeyes and plopped on Brutus the Buckeye’s head before their game against Penn State....
A LEEP procedure is safe, fast, and can be performed in your healthcare provider’s office. Follow-up and continued monitoring is key to ensuring that the abnormal cells do not return and progress to cervical cancer. What Is a LEEP? A LEEP is one of the most common procedures used to treat cervical dysplasia, which is when abnormal (precancerous) cells are found within or around a woman’s cervix. This procedure takes around 20 minutes and is performed in your healthcare provider’s office under local anesthesia....
“You’ve had Constitutional scholars who have done a great job of talking about the Constitution,” Garber said. “You’ve got lawyers who have done a great job of lawyering. But you haven’t had a sales pitch to the American public.” Garber cited public opinion polls and said, “The public hasn’t been sold since the beginning of this process and that’s key in the impeachment.” Williams blamed the public’s lack of embracing the Democrats’ articles of impeachment on social media....
The legends: Braves: Phil Niekro Diamondbacks: Steve Finley Orioles: Brooks Robinson Red Sox: Ted Williams Cubs: Ernie Banks White Sox: Jack McDowell Reds: Johnny Bench Indians: Kenny Lofton Rockies: Dante Bichette Tigers: Al Kaline Astros: Jeff Bagwell Royals: George Brett Angels: Rod Carew Dodgers: Orel Hershiser Marlins: Cliff Floyd Brewers: Robin Yount Twins: Harmon Killebrew Mets: Tom Seaver Yankees: Yogi Berra Athletics: Dennis Eckersley Phillies: Mike Schmidt Pirates: Ralph Kiner...
The Italian outfit had been hopeful of signing the Algeria international at their second attempt, but that ambition has faded in thin air despite improving on their initial bid of £20m. And despite the 26-year-old disclosing he wants to leave the King Power Stadium, Leicester City manager Craig Shakespeare insisted Mahrez would remain a Fox until the club received a suitable offer. “Riyad is our player until I am told otherwise from the board that a bid has been accepted,” Shakespeare told media....
Srivaddhanaprabha was killed along with Nusara Suknamai, Kaveporn Punpare, Izabela Roza Lechowicz and pilot Eric Swaffer when the helicopter they were travelling in appeared to lose control shortly after taking off from the King Power Stadium following the 1-1 draw with West Ham. A scheduled EFL Cup clash with Southampton on Tuesday was postponed, with Leicester players – who paid tribute to the 60-year-old at the ground this week – returning to action in the Welsh capital on Saturday....
The highly-rated Guinea international emerged as a top target for Reds boss Jurgen Klopp early in the current transfer window. Leipzig 16/1 for Bundesliga title with dabblebet Two offers were tabled, but Goal revealed in July that no third approach from Anfield would be made after seeing a £66 million proposal knocked back. Leipzig sporting director Ralf Rangnick insists his side never had any intention of parting with Keita, but concedes that his development could lead to a departure in 2018....
As a Leo moon, you might be cool in difficult moments and under pressure. If the group gets lost on the way home, take the reins—you can handle it! Leo moons usually thrive in leadership. To feel connected to your moon sign, try spearheading a project or planning your friend’s surprise party. [1] X Research source Your Leo moon might also help you handle rejection and failure well. You have faith in yourself, and you always know that in time, you’ll bounce back....
In a statement shared to Cohen’s Facebook page, his estate’s legal representative Michelle L. Rice said that it was seeing if it had legal options following the inclusions of Tori Kelly’s and Christopher Macchio’s cover versions of “Hallelujah” being used, respectively, at the close President Donald Trump’s speech and during a fireworks display. “We are surprised and dismayed that the RNC would proceed knowing that the Cohen Estate had specifically declined the RNC’s use request, and their rather brazen attempt to politicize and exploit in such an egregious manner “Hallelujah”, one of the most important songs in the Cohen song catalogue....
