The Knicks rookie from Lithuania visited New York for the first time in July and said he felt like Macaulay Culkin’s character Kevin McCallister in “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York.” MORE: MVP, Rookie of the Year and more award predictions “In New York, I felt like Macaulay Culkin from ‘Home Alone’ the first evening when I just landed,” Kuzminskas told the National Basketball Players Association. “My family wasn’t with me....

Bryant gave his reaction to the ranking after an exhibition game against the Utah Jazz last night. Bryant took his ranking in stride while Nick Young adamantly objected to the 150th ranking ESPN gave him. View on Instagram Although the Lakers say they don’t need motivation this can only add fuel to what looks to be in interesting season in purple and gold. Source: Lakers Nation

“Continuing to move the game forward @KingJames,” Bryant tweeted. “Much respect my brother … #33644.” Bryant and his daughter Gianna were among nine people killed in a helicopter crash Sunday in Calabasas, California. He was 41. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said there were no survivors in the crash, which is still in an ongoing investigation. Bryant played 20 seasons for the Los Angeles Lakers, and was third on the league’s all-time scoring list with 33,643 points before Saturday....

The Lakers guard is optimistic his 2-11 team can beat the undefeated Warriors on Tuesday and stop Golden State from reaching 16-0 to set the NBA record for most wins to start the season. MORE: Warriors get their rings, in photos | The biggest obstacle for the Warriors “I’ve seen stranger things happen,” Bryant said Sunday, via ESPN. “We’ve been playing like s—. We might go up there and we might play like gangbusters up there....

Apparently, he knows all there is to know about college, too, after his recent business class appearances at Boston College and the University of Miami. And despite never having attended a university before starting his NBA career. His point: Basketball players should be able to jump from preps to the pros, just as he did in 1996, without having to spend any time in college. “I’m always a firm believer in us being able to make our own decisions, especially as it pertains to going out and working and having a job,” Bryant told reporters....

The NBA confirmed a number of alterations to the format of the game — one of which will honor Lakers legend Bryant, who, with his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, and seven others, died in a helicopter crash in California on Sunday. MORE: Full list of All-Star starters and reserves Each of the first three quarters will act as a minigame starting from 0-0, with the winner of each 12-minute period earning $100,000 for their designated community charity in Chicago, the site of the Feb....

Koebner’s is often experienced by people with skin conditions like psoriasis, vitiligo, and lichen planus. This article will help you understand what Koebner’s phenomenon is, how to avoid it, and how to treat it if you have it. What Is Koebner’s Phenomenon? Koebner’s phenomenon (also called an isomorphic response or Koebnerization) is a psoriatic rash that appears around an injury, such as a cut or a burn. The rash can show up anywhere on the body where trauma to the skin has occurred....

Taking a tough stance toward Pyongyang was a hallmark of Lee’s campaign. In the run-up to the election, he said he would be less tolerant of communist North Korea if it fails to give up its nuclear weapons. His conservative Grand National Party seeks greater economic openness from North Korea, as well as concrete evidence that it is disarming its nuclear weapons program. Lee also has said he wants to reinvigorate military cooperation with the United States....

The Partenopei looked set to be forced to settle for a draw that would leave them four points behind the reigning champions after a tense contest in Turin on Sunday. Centre-back Koulibaly had other ideas, though, rising to power home Jose Callejon’s corner in the last minute of regulation time and see Maurizio Sarri’s side move to within one point of the leaders with four rounds of the season remaining....

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s previous remarks were echoed by his top diplomat, repeating the Kremlin’s justification for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which has been dismissed by Western powers as false. The comments from Russian officials that seemingly lend support to Ukrainians being in control of their fate come as leaders of the two countries began negotiations on Monday. But Russia’s support for Ukrainian self-determination came with a big qualification, laid out Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov....

The resolution, introduced by Representatives Steve Cohen (D-TN) and Joe Wilson (R-SC), follow last year’s constitutional changes in Russia, which could see Putin remain in power until 2036, making him the longest serving leader in Moscow since Joseph Stalin. Before it was amended in 2020, the Russian constitution allowed Putin to serve two consecutive six-year terms. Putin has been in power since 2000, stepping aside to become prime minister in 2008, before resuming his position as president in 2012....

One bold high schooler, Sam Miller, swung for the fences earlier this week and asked the 7-3 Latvian to be her prom date. MORE: Every NBA team’s worst season since 1990 | Knicks fans thirsty for Mike Conley Her creative sign made an appearance at Madison Square Garden on Friday and even netted Sam a meeting with Porzingis’ father. However, Porzingis posted a video to Twitter turning down Sam’s offer, saying he will be out of the country the night of her prom....

The online audience for this fight is estimated to be well over 70 million, making this not only the biggest amateur boxing match in history but also the biggest boxing, online sporting and YouTube event ever. To put it into context, Mayweather vs McGregor drew in an estimated 6.7 million global pay-per-view buys, the combined online following of KSI and Logan Paul is over 50 million. So, who are the two YouTubers at the center of this so-called megafight?...

NASCAR suspended Busch indefinitely Friday after a Delaware judge ruled that Busch likely “committed an act of domestic violence” against former girlfriend Patricia Driscoll last September. Busch’s appeal was heard Saturday by a three-member panel in Daytona Beach. After attending the hearing, Busch left NASCAR headquarters and reportedly squealed the tires of his car while leaving the premises. MORE: No option but suspension for Busch | Regan smith’s mission: win in Busch’s car...

The Dover (Del.) Police Department was made aware of the allegation Wednesday but did not say when the incident happened or who was involved in addition to Busch. “At this time, the department is still investigating the victim’s claims and will not have any further comment on this matter in order to preserve the integrity of the case,” the police department said in a statement. The Associated Press reported that the allegations were made by Busch’s ex-girlfriend, Patricia Driscoll, and involved an incident inside his motorhome during the Dover race weekend Sept....

At 136.768 mph, Busch out-drove second-fastest Brad Keselowski, who clocked in at 136.379 mph. As a consolation, Keselowski had the best 10 consecutive lap speed average at 135.381 mph. MORE: Squirrel’s tale | Sunday’s Sprint Cup lineup | Harvick: a Phoenix moment | Phoenix odds Pole-winner Kevin Harvick, who is seeking his fourth consecutive Phoenix win Sunday, finished practice No. 2 third fastest with a speed of 136.199 mph....

Busch was suspended for actions detrimental to NASCAR and issued a behavorial penalty. MORE: Driscoll attorney on Busch comments | Ex wins protective order | Daytona 500 lineup | PHOTOS: 2015 paint schemes “Given the serious nature of the findings and conclusions made by the Commissioner of the Family Court of the State of Delaware, NASCAR has indefinitely suspended driver Kurt Busch, effective immediately,” NASCAR officials said in a statement Friday afternoon....

Bloomington police said Thursday evening that two groups got into a skirmish inside the mall. One group left the premises, but an individual in that group fired three rounds before leaving. The shooter was still at large. Police also said that no one appeared to be injured in the incident. Busch’s wife, Samantha, posted on her Instagram story that the family was in the mall when the shots were fired....

The Round of 16 begins Sunday at Chicagoland Speedway and Busch is already eyeing his competition other than his Joe Gibbs Racing teammates. “I would look at the (Team) Penske guys (Brad Keselowski and Joey Logano) and then I’d look at (Jimmie) Johnson," Busch said during a media availably Thursday. “I think those eight (the five Toyota Chase contenders, the Penske cars and Johnson) are probably the top teams, drivers, crew chiefs that have shown so far this year that they’re capable of winning races, competing up front....

Busch had the top speed in Friday’s practice session with a lap of 191.442 mph. The Joe Gibbs Racing driver is one of the 16 Chase participants. Another Chase driver, Ryan Newman will start next to him on the front row Sunday. MORE: Junior retiring? | Hamlin crew chief returns | Johnson scare over | Dancing fool As rain and temperatures in the 50s hit the 1.5-mile track Friday afternoon, NASCAR officials canceled qualifying about an hour before its scheduled 6:45 p....