Now comes the clean-up. MORE: Lakers had to convince LeBron to stop playing The Lakers entered the season with the notion that its group of talented youngsters, including Brandon Ingram, Kyle Kuzma and Lonzo Ball, would thrive and either form a good supporting cast around James or bolster their value as trade bait. They didn’t give that notion much time, however. By late January, during James’ 17-game absence with a groin injury, the franchise switched gears and got ensconced in a disastrous attempt to trade for Pelicans star Anthony Davis, destroying the trust between James and his young teammates....

Yitzi Teichman, 18, was diagnosed with a brain tumor last year and when he was approached by Make-A-Wish Foundation, he didn’t have to think long about what his wish would be. He wanted to be a Laker. When the moment came to fruition, Teichman’s light-hearted personality shined through and will surely inspire the masses. If a teenager going through something so difficult can remain positive and keep a sense of humor, we have no reason to not do the same....

That would be Buddy Hield. Rumors had previously connected the Lakers to the Kings sharpshooter, and now it looks like Los Angeles could make a move for him. The Lakers have “stepped up efforts” to add Hield to their roster ahead of the 2021 NBA Draft, Kevin O’Connor of “The Ringer” reports. They’re offering two players and the No. 22 pick for his services. DECOURCY: Top 60 players on SN’s big board for NBA Draft...

The U.S. government — which joined a five-year-old lawsuit filed by Armstrong’s USPS teammate Floyd Landis — sued Armstrong, 43, under the False Claims Act in 2013, saying he violated his contract with the USPS by using PEDs and cheating to win the Tour de France seven consecutive times. MORE: Disgraced athletes | Chris Froome wins second Tour de France in three years According to USA Today, if the USPS had known its namesake team was violating its contract by doping, then it would not have paid Armstrong $17 million and spent more than $30 million as the main title sponsor of his team....

So, even though he can be a wildcard at times, Stephenson is exercising supreme patience as he decides whether to return with the Pacers or pursue a more lucrative deal elsewhere. While the Pacers made an offer of $44 million over five years, Stephenson is in no rush to make a move, his agent, Alberto Ebanks, told The Indianapolis Star. MORE: Stephenson among best free-agent shooting guards | Lakers plans for Melo | Rockets want Bosh...

Kendal Briles will join the Owls in the same position he has held at Baylor, Kiffin told SI.com on Friday. MORE: College football coaching carousel The move comes days after the NCAA wrapped up a recruiting violations case involving Briles and another Baylor assistant that led to the pair being suspended for a game during the 2015 season. “We were very deliberate in our decision to bring Kendal to FAU....

No. 1 Alabama and Nick Saban will be on the other. In this case, it’s Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin who has the most-productive offense in the FBS. The Rebels average 59.2 points and 635.3 yards per game. Matt Corral is the front-runner for the Heisman Trophy, and that offense is gearing up for a sequel to last year’s 63-48 shoutout in which the teams combined for 1,370 yards in an Alabama victory....

Griffin carded a three-under-par 69 to nip Scott Harrington (67) and Mark Hubbard (69) for the trophy on Sunday. It was an eventful finish at the Golf Club of Houston, where there was a three-way tie atop the leaderboard heading into the final few holes. Griffin — the 54-hole leader — carried a one-shot advantage into the fourth round but he was level with Hubbard at 14 under after the turn on Sunday....

Her greatest challenge, however, lies ahead–not in a ruined temple, but in the fast-changing global marketplace. Can Lara Croft lead Britain into prominence in the 21st-century information economy? Last fall Britain’s minister of Science, Lord Sainsbury of Turville, issued the call. In a speech called “Science and the Knowledge Economy,” he tapped the daughter of Lord Henshingly Croft as Britain’s “ambassador for British scientific excellence,” who would help spread the message “that we are still a force to be reckoned with....

In Windham, New Hampshire, a 34 year-old man allegedly shouted obscenities and slapped a 15 year-old for wearing a MAGA hat, then broke the jaw of another Trump supporter who came to the boy’s defense. As an American, as a proud member of the Trump family, and as a mother, this incident makes me sick. Like the Campbells, my whole family is vocal in our support of my father-in-law’s re-election....

Speaking to the conservative channel Newsmax over the weekend, Trump said she hoped to have “something to announce very soon” as she claimed that she was still weighing up a bid for the Senate with her family. She added that it would be a “very big decision” to make and would force her family to “work things out” after her father-in-law hinted that the 38-year-old could run next year....

The company has become the latest target of several anti-vaccine organizations and activists, who are allegedly threatening members of the family-owned business and calling on the public to boycott its ice cream products. “The reaction was pretty brutal, actually very, very aggressive. People were calling us, leaving messages after hours. I’ve been sent—the only thing I can say—is hate packages in the mail,” Chapman’s Vice President Ashley Chapman told CBC Radio’s As It Happens....

Count Pacers president Larry Bird among those who were not pleased with George’s comments, which claimed that Rice only made a mistake and did not appear to be a repeat offender of domestic abuse. Bird released a statement in which he called George’s comments “thoughtless” and said the team has spoken with him about the incident. MORE: George tweet in support of Rice | Monroe urinated in DWI arrest | Ferry’s past with race...

Players like Sello Japhtha and Nkosinathi Mthiyane have been heavily linked with loan moves to Abafana Besthende. “At the moment, we are not engaging any talks with Mthiyane. I know my chairlady (Mato Madlala) has been talking to Orlando Pirates. I can’t divulge any names because you know that there’s a lot of competition for players,” Larsen told Goal. “So, I can’t divulge any names in terms of who we are talking to because it might lead other teams to certain players and you’ll end up losing out on a player,” Larsen said....

Summer League roster rules aren’t particularly strict, but most teams will carry around 15 players, a standard practice in the NBA. MORE: How to watch NBA Summer League games With every NBA team in action, there will be hundreds of players taking the floor in Vegas, from the top picks in the 2022 NBA Draft to well-traveled pros that are looking to find a home in the NBA. Below is a look at all 30 rosters for the NBA 2K23 Summer League in Las Vegas, which begins on Thursday, July 7 and runs through Sunday, July 17....

Frodo was one of dozens of pit bulls that went to animal welfare organizations after being rescued by federal authorities from Vick’s notorious Bad Newz Kennels in 2007. BAD RAP, the Oakland, California-based group that initially took Frodo in, announced the death of “sweet, shy Frodo” in a Facebook post on Dec. 20, two days after he died by euthanasia. “He was the last of 48 brave survivors from that game changing case,” the group wrote....

Rumor has it you almost landed the role opposite Daniel Craig in “Casino Royale.” Do you hope to be a Bond girl someday? That is true. I screen tested for that role and came very close and that was an honor in itself. We got a free trip to Prague out of it. Great times… And you know, there’s no shortage of Bond movies in the future so… You never went to college, right?...

The Jayhawks were well on their way to a comfortable home conference win before the game’s closing moments turned awry. MORE: SN’s 2019-20 college basketball midseason All-America team With Kansas up 81-59, K-State guard DaJuan Gordon swiped the ball from KU’s Silvio De Sousa, who was attempting to dribble out the final seconds of the clock. Gordon proceeded to race down the court for a last-second layup attempt and was instead emphatically swatted by De Sousa....

This article discusses the surgical process, potential risks, and what to expect when undergoing this surgery. What Is a Lateral Rhinotomy? Lateral rhinotomy is a type of surgical procedure that helps healthcare professionals get a deeper, more effective exposure to many areas of the sinus cavity. It is performed by making an incision in one side of the outer nose and pulling the skin off the nose. Various Surgery Techniques While a lateral rhinotomy is typically done using one type of incision, there are a few different variations that can be used....