Lacazette completes Arsenal move Lacazette completed his much-anticipated switch from Lyon to Emirates Stadium on Wednesday for a fee reported to be in the region of €60million. The 26-year-old France striker has long followed Arsenal’s progress from his homeland due to the exploits of Henry and other Les Bleus stars in London. “I am, of course. delighted and very proud too because Arsenal is a legendary club,” Lacazette, who admires the club’s “stability” under Arsene Wenger, told the Gunners’ official website....

The Mexico international joins from Real Sociedad of Spain’s La Liga, where he will remain through 2018. “It is very special for me to be the first Designated Player in LAFC history,” Vela said on the club’s website. “I’m honored to be here and to begin my new adventure playing for the people of Los Angeles.” A constant threat as an attacking player, Vela brings with him experience at the top level of play both in Europe and on the international stage....

After two long years in the muck, Davis and the Lakers look like they’re finally clawing back into their old form. Davis is coming off two games in which he had a combined 99 points and 27 rebounds, a feat that has been accomplished by only a handful of players. Behind that strong play, the Lakers have won eight of their last 10 after starting the season 2-10. What exactly has caused his return to elite bubble form?...

Following one season in Minnesota, Beverley was included in the blockbuster deal that helped the Timberwolves land three-time Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert from the Jazz. Beverley’s time in Utah could be short-lived, however, as Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer reports he appears to be a “strong trade candidate.” Two teams in particular interested in acquiring the veteran? The Lakers and Heat, according to Fischer. Beverley started in 54 of the 58 games he appeared in with the Timberwolves, averaging 9....

Los Angeles shot just 34.9 percent from beyond the arc last season, which was tied for 23rd in the NBA with the Timberwolves. As such, the Lakers are looking for an upgrade and they may have one in mind. As Shams Charania of The Athletic reports, the Lakers are pursuing a “player who provides playmaking and shot creation” around James and Davis. One option that they have discussed trading for is Kings guard Buddy Hield, and a package to get him could include Kyle Kuzma....

The 76ers, despite missing an All-Star in Ben Simmons, have stayed afloat behind the MVP-caliber play of Joel Embiid, who has been otherworldly as of late. The superstar big man is enjoying one of the most dominant stretches of his career, going for over 30 points in five consecutive games while sprinkling in a 40-point and 50-point game during that stretch. Over the 76ers’ last 14 games, they own a strong 11-3 record behind Embiid’s play....

Butler totaled 40 points, 13 assists, 11 rebounds, two steals and two blocks Sunday night, leading Miami to a 115-104 win. Butler basically matched the combined numbers of Los Angeles stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis (40 points, 15 rebounds, 11 assists) and clearly established himself as the best player on the floor. “I think we realized that we belong, that they can be beat, as long as we do what we’re supposed to do,” Butler told ESPN’s Rachel Nichols....

The U.S. has failed to secure a place at the showpiece event for the first time since 1986, dropping a 2-1 result to Trinidad & Tobago on Tuesday that allowed Panama to secure CONCACAF’s final automatic slot while Honduras moved into an intercontinental playoff with Australia. Coach Bruce Arena announced his resignation Friday, though U.S. Soccer president Sunil Gulati has declined to follow suit. As U.S. fans grapple with a five-year wait until potentially playing in another World Cup — and a gap of nearly two years before the team’s next competitive match at the 2019 Gold Cup — Lalas made the argument on FS1 on Sunday that supporters must be patient....

Jackson, a sophomore quarterback who is suddenly being mentioned as a strong contender for the Heisman Trophy, finished the night with 411 passing yards, 199 rushing yards and five total touchdowns. His 610 total yards broke the single-game ACC mark and was just 141 shy of the NCAA all-time record set by former Washington State QB Connor Halliday in 2014. MORE: Week 2 picks After two weeks, Jackson has 697 yards passing, 318 yards rushing and 13 total touchdowns....

Kansas City, behind dominant quarterback play from Patrick Mahomes, rolled to a 34-20 victory over Baltimore at M&T Bank Stadium. It marked the third straight year in which the Chiefs, the reigning Super Bowl champions, have beaten the Ravens. MORE: Chiefs-Ravens results, highlights Jackson, who was sacked four times and threw for just 97 yards on 15-of-28 passing, said the Chiefs (3-0) were Baltimore’s weakness. “Our Kryptonite,” the Ravens quarterback told reporters....

ESPN is saying Odom was “more conversational” on Saturday than he was on Friday when he first started speaking. He made his first real progress on Friday when he opened his eyes and was able to breathe on his own. PHOTOS: Lamar Odom career through the years | MORE: LeBron James done for preseason The Los Angeles Times also reports Odom is texting and speaking sentences. ESPN added he’s doing “way, way better,” but he’s still listed in critical condition....

The civil rights icon and former presidential candidate visited the former NBA star Wednesday morning, hours after he was admitted to Sunrise Hospital in Las Vegas. MORE: Lamar Odom’s career in photos | Kobe leaves Staples Center to visit Odom Odom’s doctors appear to feel better about Odom’s condition, per Jackson. Jackson said that Odom’s ex-wife, Khloe Kardashian, was “by his side” while he remains on life support. Jackson also confirmed that ex-teammate Kobe Bryant did come to visit Odom on Tuesday night....

This is the Lance McCullers the Astros were waiting to see. After two months of recovery and setbacks because of a shoulder injury, the 22-year-old right-hander notched his first win of the season Thursday in impressive fashion, striking out 10 Orioles over five innings of work as the Astros came out on top 4-2. He also walked six and labored in throwing 108 pitches, but his only run allowed was a home run to Mark Trumbo....

A light breeze into the ear, right? MORE: LeBron actually recruited Lance to Lakers During Game 5 of the 2014 Eastern Conference finals, Stephenson blew into James’ ear, leaving LeBron with an incredulous grin. James ultimately got the last laugh, though, with the Heat eliminating the Pacers in Game 6, but that moment became the defining image of the series. So what made Stephenson try that bizarre move on James?...

Of course, he’s doing it the Lance Stephenson way. MORE: Solving the Hornets’ Lance problem | Self-slapping The Hornets guard posted a video of him draining a 3-pointer from a chair on the sidelines. Safe to say, the Hornets are hoping he can do that all season after his shooting percentage dropped off horribly in his first season with the team. Stephenson shot just 17 percent from the 3-point line in 2015 after shooting better than 35 percent from long range with the Pacers the previous season....

“The Defender Trophy Edition evokes the spirit of adventure with an array of off-road accessories and special features created for the ultimate Land Rover enthusiast,” said Joe Eberhardt, president and CEO of Jaguar Land Rover North America, in a press release. “We’re looking forward to putting on a memorable adventure competition for our Defender Trophy Edition customers that will not only put these vehicles to the test but will also create a special shared experience honoring the rich heritage of the Land Rover brand....

With this review, learn why people with these disorders often have problems with language and possible treatments to remedy these impairments. Symptoms Language impairment is a symptom of fibromyalgia (FMS) and chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). It’s part of a cluster of symptoms known as “fibro fog" or brain fog. We don’t have evidence that these language impairments are tied to known disorders, but these problems are similar to those associated with a speech disorder called dysphasia (or aphasia, if it’s severe....

Location Lap-Band surgery is typically performed at either the hospital or a surgery center. Your healthcare provider will generally ask you to arrive the morning of the procedure. It’s crucial to get to your surgery appointment on time (or a little early). Patients usually arrive about two hours prior to surgery in order to fill out any lingering paperwork, allow the medical team to insert an IV, talk with the anesthesiologist, and take any additional steps required to prepare for surgery....

Tunsil — whose Twitter and Instagram accounts got hacked — saw his draft stock slide in real time last night as teams reacted immediately to a video of the Ole Miss product smoking weed through a gas mask. Then again to an Instagram post displaying text-evidence of money passed from Ole Miss coaches to Tunsil’s pockets. It made for compelling, awkward theater, including the blissful three-to-four seconds when Chris Berman seemed lost for words....

The molecule dimethyl ether spotted by the team in the planet-forming disk around the young star IRS 48, which is also called also known as Oph-IRS 48, is often found in stars forming clouds, but this marks its first detection in a planet-forming disk of gas and dust. Leiden Observatory Assistant Professor Nienke van der Marel played a role in the discovery. She told Newsweek: “Dimethyl ether is the largest molecule ever detected in a planet-forming disk....