The International Monetary Fund, the World Bank and others are working to assess the problem and offer solutions. But with Lebanon, it won’t be easy. First, Lebanon has a Hezbollah problem. Hezbollah controls the health ministry and is the majority partner in the current coalition. It is designated as a terrorist group by the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Holland, Canada, the Arab League, the Gulf Cooperation Council and several Latin American countries....

DMX was known for his raw, authentic and aggressive style and gruff voice, which made his music stand out during his career. Combining raw emotion and socially aware lyrics, DMX was a three-time Grammy-nominated artist who also made forays to the big screen, starring in films such as “Romeo Must Die” and “Cradle 2 The Grave.” Best known for hits such as “Ruff Ryders’ Anthem,” “Party Up (Up In Here),” “Who We Be” and “X Gon’ Give It To Ya,” DMX’s career spanned more than 20 years and eight studio albums, five of which reached No....

What the Cavaliers did against the Celtics in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals was take an 87-79 win, a critical game in terms of how the world will remember this NBA season — not with a stunning upset by a group of mostly hitherto overlooked young Celtics, but with more of the same. Cleveland will play in the NBA Finals, salvaging a year in which so little went right, getting back to the same stage to which they’ve ascended for, now, four straight years....

Off the court, the man affectionately known as ‘King James’ has been diligently honing his business acumen and has been investing the wealth that he has acquired through his exploits in the NBA in a variety of ventures. As well as securing lucrative endorsements with brands such as Nike and negotiating clever deals with the likes of Beats Electronics, James has also branched out into the Premier League after becoming a minority shareholder in Liverpool, one of English football’s most successful teams....

Bryant ended his 20-year NBA career in 2016 at the age of 38, having won five titles with the Lakers. The NBA legend spent much of his post-playing days with his wife and four children before his death on Sunday. The 41-year-old, along with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, was one of nine people killed in a helicopter crash in California. MORE: Damian Lillard pays Kobe the competitor a fitting tribute...

During the Cavs’ easy 113-91 win over the Bulls on Monday, one Chicago fan decided to shout some trash talk in LeBron James’ direction. The heckler checked the typical boxes, asking James when he was going to “stop crying” and reminding him he lost Kyrie Irving in the offseason. Nothing new here. MORE: LeBron uses “NBA 2K” to prepare for Isaiah Thomas’ return However, James was compelled to give the fan a proper response....

According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, James will miss Friday night’s Lakers game against the 76ers in Philadelphia with a sore left knee. This follows the return of Anthony Davis after over a month on the sidelines with an MCL injury. What’s next for James and the Lakers? Here’s what we know about his status and potential return to action. NBA League Pass: Sign up to unlock live out-of-market games (7-day free trial)...

NBA RESTART: Schedule | Playoff Bracket | Bubble, explained The gesture was a continuation of Colin Kaepernick’s protest against racial injustice, police brutality and systematic oppression in the United States. Speaking candidly after the game, James said he hoped Kaepernick appreciated the act. “I hope we made Kap proud,” James said. “I hope we continue to make Kap proud. Every single day I hope I make him proud on how I live my life, not only on the basketball floor, but off the floor....

The Lakers star is planning to gift his No. 23 to new teammate Anthony Davis, according to a report from Yahoo Sports, which cites unidentified league sources. James appeared to confirm the report Thursday when he tweeted out the number “6” with an emoji. James wore No. 6 while he was with the Heat from 2010-14. He won two titles and made four All-Star teams during his time in Miami....

James left the court during the Cavs’ 89-77 win Tuesday to greet Special Olympian Aaron Miller, who competes in basketball and swimming despite being born with severe brain damage. MORE: Check out The King’s newest shoes | LeBron reveals his all-time favorite player Miller, 16, was being recognized as a “Heroes Among Us” honoree by the Celtics during the game when James caught wind of his story. “I was actually in the game and coach was drawing up a play, but I looked up at the Jumbotron and I (saw) what he’d been through and where he is now,” James told reporters after the game....

Bronny, who is on track to be a freshman in the 2023-24 college basketball season, has already been tentatively linked to the usual suspects: Duke, Kansas, Kentucky, UNC, etc. But reportedly, another front-runner emerged this week: The Oregon Ducks. At least, they did. LeBron James isn’t having rumors around his son’s recruitment go too crazy just yet. He tweeted Tuesday night that Bronny is a long way from even thinking about starting to make decisions....

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kevin Durant split the 10 votes among top NBA executives, with five votes apiece. First, James responded to a tweet that said he was washed up. James then posted a separate tweet that his 50 million followers could see, saying that the news of no votes will fuel his fire for the next season. Antetokounmpo and Durant might thank great success in the summer months as to splitting the votes....

MORE: Worst NBA playoff choke jobs | Olympic team predictions As players got off the bus, there were a few boo birds in attendance, but the biggest jeers came when LeBron James hopped off. The Warriors faithful gave him their “warm” welcome to the city. Expect more of the same when James takes the court in Oracle Arena on Thursday night.

James' previous mark was 56 points. He notched his 57th point of the night with about five minutes left in the fourth quarter after starting his night 8-for-8 from beyond the arc. MORE: Images from LeBron’s 61-point performance | A rare look back at NBA masks His 61 points also shattered Miami's single-game franchise record of 56 previously held by Glen Rice. You can watch every bucket he scored on Monday night in this handy video: "The man above has given me some unbelievable abilities to play the game of basketball," James said....

After a play that spilled onto the baseline of Game 4 of the NBA Finals, James fell headfirst into a photographer’s equipment, creating bloody cuts and gashes on his head. He said he felt a slight headache afterward. James, who finished the game with 20 points and 12 rebounds, is the First Vice President for the NBPA, which means he has direct involvement in the association’s rule change conversations....

There has been speculation for more than a year that James would consider a return to Cleveland. It was only three summers ago, remember, that James very publicly spurned the Cavaliers—the team that drafted him with the first pick in 2003, the one that plays its home games just 40 miles north of where James grew up in Akron—by announcing he would head to South Beach and take his talents with him....

Real Madrid forward Ronaldo scored one and created the second goal for Nani as Chris Coleman’s side’s fairytale run in France came to an end in Lyon. But Ledley feels Ronaldo did not offer as much in the game as club-mate Gareth Bale and hinted the former Manchester United man was fortunate to have played such a crucial role in his side’s win. “He’s one of those players who frustrates you,” he told reporters....

Heart failure is usually divided into two categories based on which side of the heart it mainly affects. The right side of the heart collects oxygen-depleted blood from the body and brings it to the lungs to be filled with fresh oxygen. The left side of the heart receives oxygen-rich blood from the lungs and sends it out to the rest of the body. While the end result is the same, symptoms can vary based on whether the right or left side of the heart is affected....

Captain Morgan, an inspirational leader in the Foxes’ remarkable Premier League title success last season, has not played for a month due to a back injury and will not be rushed back for the weekend meeting at Selhurst Park. But, with relegation all but staved off following Craig Shakespeare’s appointment as manager until the end of the season, overcoming a 1-0 deficit to Diego Simeone’s Atletico in their last-eight tie is now the priority....

Jamie Vardy, Robert Huth, Wilfried Ndidi and Islam Slimani would all miss the return match if they were to collect a yellow card at the Vicente Calderon on Wednesday. And Shakespeare stated he will be telling his players to be careful not to pick up avoidable bookings when they face the Liga outfit. Shakespeare denies Ranieri conflict “We are very well disciplined as a team, but yes, the players will be reminded about their responsibilities and not to get any stupid cards for things like encroaching,” Shakespeare said at his pre-match press conference....