PHILADELPHIA — The social media pitch to bring LeBron James to Philadelphia was an almost naive one from Joel Embiid. LeBron James listened to Joel Embiid’s 76ers’ pitch, 12 years later. The East is in for a shakeup “ @KingJames hey bro hope you’re having a good day…… Want to join us in philly?? Peace,”…
The week got off to a difficult start for many ESPN employees as the network carried out another round of layoffs. Ryan Clark became visibly emotional while looking back on his more than a decade with the ESPN network. (AP Photo) Among the first high-profile names reportedly affected was veteran NFL analyst and former Pittsburgh…
Argentine President Javier Milei speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Asuncion, Paraguay, Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Jorge Saenz) The fallout from Argentina’s dramatic 2026 FIFA World Cup final defeat to Spain continues to intensify, with President Javier Milei launching a defiant social media response after an online petition calling for Argentina to…
Jenny Shin raced out to a five-shot lead halfway through the Women’s Scottish Open on Friday at Dundonald Links in North Ayrshire. Jenny Shin breaks out to 5-shot lead at Women’s Scottish Open The 33-year-old from South Korea began the day tied for the lead with Lauren Coughlin. Shin proceeded to shoot a 5-under-par 67,…
Australia’s Cristian Volpato reacts during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match against Egypt in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Friday, July 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) Australia international Cristian Volpato has reportedly tested positive for cocaine after being stopped twice by police for speeding in Sydney on the same night, just days after representing…
The Columbus Blue Jackets avoided arbitration by reaching an agreement to sign forward Cole Sillinger to a three-year, $13.875 million contract, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Friday. Cole Sillinger avoids arbitration, agrees to 3-year, $13.8M deal with Blue Jackets The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the…
Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane celebrates scoring during the Bundesliga soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and FC Bayern Munich in Dortmund, Germany, Saturday Feb. 28, 2026. (Federico Gambarini/dpa via AP) Harry Kane is set to begin formal talks with Bayern Munich over a new contract as the Bundesliga champions look to secure the long-term future of…
Jhandu Kumar celebrates after winning the bronze medal during the medal ceremony for the men’s heavyweight para powerlifting event at the Commonwealth Games 2026, in Glasgow. (PTI Photo) India ended Day 2 of the Commonwealth Games with one medal and several encouraging performances across para powerlifting, swimming, boxing and lawn bowls, as athletes continued to…
Bengaluru: Following a quick turn of events, five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand seems poised to run for Fide deputy president for a second time. Late on Thursday, Anand stepped in to take on the duties of interim president of the International Chess Federation, Fide, after its Russian head Arkady Dvorkovich, was placed on the latest…
LeBron James’ next destination was finally revealed on Thursday, with the NBA superstar set to join the Philadelphia 76ers for what is widely expected to be the final chapter of his illustrious career. PV Sindhu, the Indian badminton icon, took to X to express her unfiltered emotions after LeBron James’ Philadelphia move. (Instagram L –…
