After throwing down a baseline dunk over Noah in the third quarter Friday, James threw a few harsh words at the Bulls big man, earning him a quick technical. Noah, never one to back down from a confrontation, took exception and earned a technical of his own. MORE: Rose hits buzzer-beater for the win | Bulls, Clips up 2-1 | Must-see second-round photos James later told Cleveland.com his reaction stemmed from comments Noah made earlier in the game that crossed the line....

James, who earlier this month won a fourth NBA title as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Miami Heat in six games in the NBA Finals, joined Obama for an interview that will be published this week as part of the More Than A Vote campaign, which James launched alongside former first lady Michelle Obama. The initiative, which has been supported by several NBA players including Chris Paul, Draymond Green, Ben Simmons, Damian Lillard, C....

James has undergone an image repair since then. He won another gold medal. He got married and had a daughter. He’s been welcomed back to the Cavs after ditching the Heat this summer. So they love him in Cleveland again, and in Miami, there is too much else to do to worry about hating him. MORE: Celtics took quiet route | Crowder winner locks seed | Resting stars costs fans...

James, who rarely sits out for any reason, did not practice Saturday and was considered a gametime decision before the team announced he would not play. In the fourth quarter of Thursday's game, James drove to the basket and Serge Ibaka hit him in the nose as he finished a bucket. James went down to the ground, blood falling from his nose to the court. There was no foul call at the time....

Striker Didier Drogba is being courted by MLS teams, with the Chicago Fire the front-runner to land the Ivory Coast native. But there is also an offer on the table from a team in Qatar, according to ESPN. MORE: FIFA drama continues | USA ready to take on Cuba | Rooney would consider move to MLS The Fire are prepared to offer Drogba an 18-month contract worth around $2.5 million per year....

A brace from Chelsea’s Victor Moses and captain John Obi Mikel were all Gernot Rohr’s men needed to silence the Greens at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo. And the tactician in an interview with Fifa.com stated what went wrong with his team despite putting up a strong performance in the second half. “African teams usually start games at full throttle, but without testing their opponents,”Leekens explained. “Then, as the minutes go by, the intensity drops, which is when you have to step things up and make the difference....

This article explores causes of leg pain that may be related to fibromyalgia or that may come from a different condition, the symptoms to watch for, and how different types of leg pain are treated. Fibromyalgia Leg Pain Fibromyalgia causes abnormal pain types that can strike the legs. These include: Allodynia: Pain from things that shouldn’t hurt (the brush of soft fabric, sock elastic, mild cold temperatures) Paresthesia: Abnormal nerve sensations including tingling, itching, burning, crawling, shooting, or electrical “zaps” Hyperalgesia: Amplifies pain signals from other sources, making them more intense...

Sullivan Sr last week claimed West Ham initially had a club-record bid for Carvalho rejected and then accepted on deadline day, but without enough time left to complete a deal. Sporting’s communications director Nuno Saraiva angrily rejected that suggestion, publishing a statement on Facebook accusing Sullivan of lying and calling on him to provide proof that an offer was both submitted by the Hammers and received by the Primeira Liga side....

Barr decided Tuesday against recusing himself, after assessing the situation with career ethics officials at the Department of Justice, an anonymous department official told media outlets including Bloomberg and CNN. Barr said yesterday that he had removed himself from the case as Epstein in the past retained attorneys from the law firm Kirkland & Ellis LLP, where Barr previously worked as counsel. However, Barr will remain recused from any retrospective review of the Justice Department’s decision more than a decade ago that allowed Epstein, who faced allegations of federal sex trafficking offenses in Florida, to avoid federal charges....

Even though he is no longer working for Vince McMahon’s sports entertainment company, JR — who does host “The Ross Report” podcast — is still itching to get behind the microphone to call the action. And now he can tackle his bucket list of things he has always wanted to do. MORE: JR talks Battlegrounds MMA event He was able to knock off one item earlier this year on Memorial Day when he called boxing for Fox Sports 1....

College Football Hall of Famer John Robinson will be joining the Tigers as a senior consultant to coach Ed Orgeron, the team announced Monday. “I want to welcome Coach Robinson and his wife Miss Beverly to the LSU Family,” Orgeron said. “Coach has been a great friend and mentor to me and he will be a very valuable resource for us in growing our championship culture at LSU.” According to the school, Robinson’s duties will include daily planning of practice, personnel and game planning....

He had been stricken with prostate cancer in Toronto, the New Jersey native's adopted home. John Artis, a longtime friend and caregiver, said Carter died in his sleep. Carter spent 19 years in prison for three murders at a tavern in Paterson, N.J., in 1966. He was convicted alongside Artis in 1967 and again in a new trial in 1976. MORE: Notable sports deaths of 2014 Carter was freed in November 1985 when his convictions were set aside after years of appeals and public advocacy....

Pep Guardiola’s side have dropped just two points after 18 fixtures and sit 11 points clear of United going into this round of games. Leicester lie eighth in the division going into the game and are beaten only by the two Manchester clubs in terms of points won over the last six outings. TV CHANNEL & LIVE STREAM In the UK, the match will be available to watch live on television on Sky Sports Main Event or Sky Sports Premier League and by streamed online via Sky Go....

Originally, Santa Cruz had been scheduled to take on Miguel Flores. However, Flores suffered an ankle injury during a training session about three weeks ago, and was subsequently replaced by Rivera. Join DAZN and watch more than 100 fight nights a year The 30-year-old Santa Cruz (35-1-1, 19 KOs) will be looking to defend the belt for the third time. He only fought once in 2018, defeating Abner Mares for the second time by unanimous decision back in June....

Jordan, 67, was driving in Hollywood, California, on Monday morning when he crashed into the side of a building. It is suspected that he suffered a medical emergency behind the wheel. A representative for Jordan told Newsweek in a statement, “The world is definitely a much darker place today without the love and light of Leslie Jordan. Not only was he a mega talent and joy to work with, but he provided an emotional sanctuary to the nation at one of it’s most difficult times....

Why not? Bush’s knees are weak, but he is off and running nevertheless–for re-election in 2004–on a political course that appears, at least for now, far more congenial than seemed possible a few weeks ago. Fitfully, the economy is improving, and most forecasters are predicting a healthier New Year. The Democrats are bitterly divided, between Beltway and Beyond, by the advent of Howard Dean. Nabbing Saddam Hussein allowed Bush to change the subject in the Iraq debate, from the vexing invisibility of Saddam’s alleged weapons of mass destruction to the dictator’s genocidal history and the unarguable virtue of bringing him to justice....

The Axios/Ipsos poll for the outlets’ joint Coronavirus Index found more Americans said they are returning to activities that they enjoyed before the pandemic hit. The survey results suggested a return to normalcy for many Americans, though the respondents were not directly asked if their attitudes were affected by “pandemic fatigue” or because they felt safer due to vaccines and declining rates of infections. The publication of the poll comes as health data showed COVID cases are increasing in some areas of the country....

Last Christmas, I was sitting in a Marine Corps chow hall in the middle of the Anbar province, looking at a giant sculpture of the Virgin Mary and a dark-skinned Santa Claus who seemed to resemble our short Indian cook. It was a great attempt to make you feel good during a time when you knew your loved ones would be gathering together for a nice meal, presents around the tree, without you....

That could be any time soon. Western military sources believe that the Croats, nominal allies of the Muslims, are for the first time giving significant artillery support to Bosnian troops as they fight to ease the choke hold on the encircled capital. So far, it has been the most successful push by the Muslims to regain territory around Sarajevo in the three-year war with the Serbs. In predawn attacks late last week, the Bosnians pressed on at least five fronts in an effort to turn Serb-held strongholds into vulnerable enclaves....