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The difference is the two teams at this point is in the time they have spent together. The Bulls’ core has been intact for years, while the Cavaliers came together this year. Looking at that aspect, LeBron James proclaimed that the Bulls are the better team at the moment. MORE: How many games will Cavs win? | Wade on life without LeBron | LeBron’s Beats commercial “[The Bulls] are a team that’s much better than us right now just off chemistry,” James said....

James, who has not played since suffering a high right ankle sprain on March 20, could be available against the Kings, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. James had initially been listed as out for Friday’s contest on the Lakers’ injury report, but he was later upgraded to questionable. MORE: LeBron pretends to cry after heckler calls him “big baby” The 36-year-old plans to test his ankle in warmups and then make a final decision before tipoff, per Wojnarowski....

It was a good effort, but Liggins blatantly traveled on the play. LeBron James couldn’t resist poking fun at his teammate, by reenacting the moment. MORE: LeBron James’ latest gamble could send Cavs down dangerous path Maybe James was just trying to show Liggins how it’s done. One quick internet search on “Lebron James travels” and your screen is flooded with video examples of the Cavs star taking one too many steps....

Already missing a pair of games with an ankle injury, he is now set to miss 1-2 weeks with an abdominal strain. MORE: Injury update and projected return for LeBron James For so long the ironman of the league, James has found himself on the sideline regularly since signing with the Los Angeles Lakers prior to the 2018-19 season. He appeared in a career-low 55 games in his first season with the team with a serious groin injury on Christmas Day the main concern....

The grand jury indicted former detective Brett Hankison on first-degree wanton endangerment charges, which pertains to endangering to the lives of Taylor’s neighbors because shots fired by Hankison allegedly entered a nearby apartment. However, Hankison, Sgt. John Mattingly and Det. Myles Cosgrove were not charged in relation to Taylor’s death. Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron said officers were “justified in their use of force,” but Taylor family attorney Ben Crump called the decision “outrageous and offensive....

The move was expected, as James has said he wants to see what the team does in free agency before re-signing, which he reportedly plans on doing. MORE: LeBron won’t make pitch to Love | Draymond Green rips Cavs | LeBron’s career in photos Still, the move is scary for Cavaliers fans, as they’ve watched their local hero leave them for greener pastures before. It seems unlikely James will go somewhere else before bringing a title to Cleveland, but with Kevin Love already opting out of his deal and Tristan Thompson expected to get a max-contract, the salary cap-riddled Cavaliers might not make the moves James wants....

NBA WRAP: Lakers fall to Pacers in largest loss of LeBron’s career NBA fans noticed the three-seat gap — and they had so many jokes about it: The internet also provided some perfectly good explanations for the whole three-seat gap situation:

Duke University said in a statement posted Thursday that approximately 84 individuals had potentially been exposed to the bacteria while attending the K Academy—a basketball camp for adults that took place between August 11 and 15 at the campus in Durham. The individuals reported flu-like symptoms, including fever, muscle fatigue, nausea and respiratory problems. Infection with Legionella bacteria can cause Legionnaires’ disease—a serious type of pneumonia—as well as a less serious illness known as Pontiac fever....

A home crowd peppered with banners paying tribute to the amiable Italian, who was sacked last Thursday following a run of five consecutive top-flight defeats, had no cause to approach mutiny as their side located an intensity and drive sorely lacking over recent weeks. Vardy followed his strike in the 2-1 Champions League loss to Sevilla last week with Leicester’s first in the Premier League in 2017 and Danny Drinkwater displayed impeccable technique to net a sumptuous long-range second....

During the match, Crystal Palace midfielder James MacArthur accidentally ran into Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson. Pearson grabbed a hold of MacArthur and then seemed to put his hands around the players throat. Today’s Top Video: Following the match, the 15th loss of the season for the Foxes, Pearson downplayed the incident when asked. From The Guardian: “Because he said something to me. I don’t have to reveal anything do I?...

The Nigeria international teamed with the Foxes in the summer for a fee of £25 million but has failed to impress. He has been restricted to just 11 games for the first team, scoring once. And after the striker showed glimpses of his talent in the 4-3 penalty shootout loss to his erstwhile club, the Foxes tactician praised the youngster but urged him to ‘continue to work to improve.’...

On Saturday, Claude Puel’s men defeated Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-0 at the King Power Stadium after their opening day loss to Manchester United. The Nigeria international who played for the entire duration of the tie took to the social media to revel in the victory while also praising fans for their supports. “Happy to get the first three points. Massive support from the fans,” Ndidi tweeted. Leicester have now jumped to the ninth spot with three points from two games and will be aiming to build on the performance when they clash with Southampton on August 25....

Craig Shakespeare’s side are looking to restablish themselves at the top of the table after a disappointing defence of their title in 2016-17, and the Foxes know their home form will be vital. The first visitors to the King Power Stadium this time around are newly-promoted Brighton & Hove Albion, who themselves are also looking to recover from an opening day defeat. LEICESTER CITY INJURIES Shakespeare will be hopeful that Danny Drinkwater has shaken off the thigh strain that kept him out of the Arsenal defeat, but fellow midfielder Vicente Iborra is likely to be out for another week with a groin problem....

Others will chauffeur guests around in high style. The Peninsula Hong Kong owns a fleet of Rolls-Royce Phantoms, all finished in the hotel’s signature green and tailored to fit specific needs: the one with the twin 12-inch DVD screens typically goes to parents, while power shoppers prefer the large trunk (from $280 for two hours; peninsula.com).

The Sevilla defender has long been linked with a move to Camp Nou, and Manchester United have also been credited with an interest in securing his signature. Barca, though, edged ahead of United in the race to acquire Lenglet, with a €35 million (£31m/$41m) move on the verge of completion. The fee matches his release clause. Sources have confirmed to Goal that no decision has yet been taken over Lenglet’s future, but the 23-year-old is set to clarify his future at the end of the week....

Ahead of the 2014 finals in Brazil, German-born Balogun was amongst the Super Eagles’ preliminary group selected to travel to the tournament before an injury picked up against Mexico saw him cut from the final squad. Having represented Nigeria on only a handful of occasions at the time, the realisation of what had been stripped away from the defender wasn’t fully appreciated until some months later. For Balogun to have received international recognition at all, though, speaks of the defender’s perseverance....

The young male leopard was spotted prowling around the manufacturing unit of the car factory in Chakan, Maharashtra state, and caused panic amongst staff, animal rescue organization Wildlife SOS said in a statement. The Mercedes facility, which spreads over 100 acres, immediately shut down production and called in rescuers from the Forest Department and Wildlife SOS to remove the unusual visitor. In the four-hour operation, teams secured the manufacturing unit and ensured all staff were evacuated from the building and kept at a safe distance....

LSU coach Les Miles says he’s reviewing the play, which occured with 57 seconds remaining in Wisconsin’s 16-14 upset of No. 5 LSU at Lambeau Field. Dixon fell to the ground intercepting a pass to seal the victory, but quickly sprang to his feet and began running down the field in celebration, before being leveled a couple of second later by the 6-foot-5, 346-pound Boutte. MORE: Biggest Week 1 overreactions “I grabbed him right away,” Miles told reporters, via ESPN....

Appearing on the “I Am Athlete Tonight” podcast, Shady threw shade at Murray for his play style, saying the former Rookie of the Year is “trash” and “plays like a high school player.” Here’s the clip for those who haven’t heard it: McCoy didn’t mince words, batting away any comparisons between Murray’s off-the-cuff ability to that of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. MORE: Where does Kyler Murray rank among NFL’s highest-paid quarterbacks?...

According to Tweets from Les Bowen of Philly.com, McCoy said he was upset with the service he received at the eatery, but declined to elaborate further. This all seems like a bit of personal preference and culture. Depending on who you ask, tipping is required or in some cases, not guaranteed if service is indeed terrible. It’s an argument that will continue long after McCoy’s little dust up. Unfortunately for the Eagles RB, being in a position of extreme public awareness probably limits him from doing this kind of thing....