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Russell spent his first two seasons in Los Angeles after being drafted with the second pick in 2015, before he was traded to the Nets in 2017 by Johnson and the Lakers. The 23-year-old guard earned his first All-Star appearance in 2018-19 as he led the Nets to the playoffs for the first time since 2014-15. However, Russell – who will be a restricted free agent and the Nets can match any other sheet he signs with another team – “may be open” to returning to the Lakers according to reporters....

Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak added some more weight to that notion on Thursday, saying that Bryant “indicated … that this was it.” MORE: Harden upset | Okafor goes 1-on-1 with new dog | Green’s mom calls Rockets ‘irrelevant’ “I think first and foremost, he’s on the last year of a deal,” Kupchak told SiriusXM NBA Radio, via ESPN.com . “There have been no discussions about anything going forward. I don’t think there will be....

Over recent decades, those who dazzle brightest in Brazil’s effervescent yellow and green have tended to try their luck in Barcelona’s blue and red. Stars of the Selecao have slipped seamlessly into the role of Blaugrana darlings since the master marksman Romario embellished the end of a golden era for Johan Cruyff’s Dream Team. The taste for a Brazilian number nine in Catalonia was whetted further by Ronaldo’s fleeting and destructive brilliance at Camp Nou....

In the internet age, social media has rendered even our idiot boxes recreational and with a whole world of news, advertisements, knowledge and whatnot just a fingerprint scan away, it offers a supremely convenient route to entertainment. Now, taking advantage of this tectonic shift in preferred platforms is one of the biggest and most entertaining football leagues in the world- La Liga. Yes, this year in India, all 380 La Liga games will be telecasted live exclusively on Facebook in a move that changes the face of football coverage....

Brown and his cousin, second-year Ravens wide receiver Marquise “Hollywood” Brown, shared social media on Wednesday of their time working out on a practice field with Jackson, the NFL’s reigning MVP. That was on the heels of the Browns hitting the gym with former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson on Tuesday. MORE: Why a Tom Brady-Antonio Brown reunion with Buccaneers seems unlikely Antonio and Marquise have ties to Hollywood, Fla....

Yahoo Sports reported the agreement first and that the contract will be for four years and $80 million, with a player option after the third season. That likely means San Antonio will have to clear cap space to make the move. MORE: 12 affordable free agents who can really help | NBA free agency tracker In nine seasons with the Trail Blazers, Aldridge averaged 19.4 points and 8.4 rebounds per game....

It is widely acknowledged that a squad pieced together in the early 21st century is the best, on paper, that the Three Lions have produced in the modern era. A team bossed by Sven Goran Eriksson went to three major tournaments, but made it no further than the quarter-finals at any of them – despite being able to call upon the likes of David Beckham, Rio Ferdinand, Wayne Rooney and Michael Owen....

Match Details Fixture: LA Lakers vs Washington Wizards | NBA Season 2020-21. Date & Time: Wednesday, April 28th, 2021; 7:30 PM ET (Thursday, April 29th; 5:00 AM IST). Venue: Capital One Arena, Washington, DC. Washington Wizards Preview The Washington Wizards’ remarkable eight-game winning streak snapped at the hands of the San Antonio Spurs in their last outing. The game went into overtime and Bradley Beal dropped 45 points on 37 shot attempts....

State data released Wednesday showed over 3,600 new positive cases since Tuesday in Connecticut. Johns Hopkins is reporting that the rolling average of daily new cases in the state has increased by 925 the past two weeks, 59 percent higher than prior weeks. Mark Kidd, director of Wren Laboratories, where the staff is working 12-hour shifts, said demand has “exploded” for tests as people prepare to gather for the holidays....

As it’s a federal holiday, which chains are open for business this Labor Day? From Applebee’s and McDonald’s to Chick-fil-A and Taco Bell - here’s the lowdown… Restaurants Open On Labor Day Applebee’sArby’sBoston MarketBuffalo Wild WingsBurger KingCheesecake FactoryChick-fil-AChili’sChipotle Mexican GrillDairy QueenDenny’sDomino’s PizzaDunkin’ DonutsFogo de ChãoHardee’sIHOPJack in the BoxKFCKrispy KremeMcDonald’sOlive GardenOutback SteakhousePanda ExpressPanera BreadPapa John’s PizzaPizza HutRomano’s Macaroni GrillShake ShackSonic Drive-inStarbucksSubwayTaco BellTGI FridaysWaffle HouseWendy’s Applebee’s In the past, Applebee’s has offered free kids’ meals as part of a special offer to mark the holiday....

The shirt has had a checkered history during the Premier League era, being worn by some notable Gunners flops in years gone by. While club legends such as Alan Smith and Paul Merson wore nine in the early to mid 1990s, it has also been the shirt number allocated to the likes of Francis Jeffers, Julio Baptista and Park Chu-Young. Nicolas Anelka, Davor Suker, Jose Antonio Reyes, Eduardo and Lukas Podolski are the other players to have worn nine since squad numbers were introduced in 1993....

Pileggi was much luckier than most of the writers who have preceded him. He nailed a period in Las Vegas history without once falling prey to the common temptation to write the definitive book about the city. So, while “Casino” is a merely excellent book when judged by the usual literary standards, by the standards that apply to books about Vegas it’s a masterpiece. No other city, no subject, is quite so un-congenial to artistic interpretation....

Lahiri (69-71) at four-under 140 is now tied-15, up from overnight tied-20th. He handled the tough and windy day, when winds went up to 35 miles an hour, with five birdies against four bogeys. Lahiri, who shot 69 in the first round, carded 71 in the second to get to four-under 140. The sole leader was Luke List (68-67), who was bogey free He is searching for his maiden win on PGA Tour....

In the loss, Toronto scored six straight goals — including three goals in under three minutes — leading to Jets head coach Paul Maurice pulling goaltender Steve Mason in his team debut. While the Jets defense allowed seven goals on 31 shots, it was forward Patrik Laine that felt the weight of the poor performance on Wednesday night. “This was just embarrassing,” Laine told reporters after the game. “I’m ashamed....

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department told KTNV that a journalist discovered the gun at Hemenway Harbor. According to police, is not unheard of to find firearms in the lake. However, in May, a barrel full of human remains was discovered in the same area. It has not been confirmed whether the gun is related to the human remains, although police said previously the remains belong to a shooting victim....

The proposed gun permit bill, outlined by Florida House Speaker and Republican Paul Renner and endorsed by the Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA), is also referred to as a “constitutional carry” bill by its supporters, and has been a long-promised initiative by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, according to a report from the Tallahassee Democrat. If the bill is passed by the GOP-controlled legislature, Florida would become the 26th state to allow permit-less concealed carrying....

But it’s not clear that Rodman’s chaotic version of “one day at a time” is the right mantra for recovery of L.A.’s title hopes. The team is probably the league’s most talented–and underachieving. With five championship rings from stints with the Bulls and Pistons, Rodman was supposed to provide veteran leadership for a young club with rival superstars in Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant. The Lakers, playing in America’s most celebrity-conscious town, too often seem to be competing with each other–on and off the court–for the fans’ adulation....

The man who once compared himself to Prince and Michael Jackson is perhaps one of the most entertaining players in the NBA. Young, AKA “Swaggy P,” once said the reason he only has tattoos on his left arm is being the right one was for buckets. Win or lose, every minute talking to Young is eventful. Friday night was no exception. After hitting what would be the go-ahead 30-footer to seal a 112-110 victory over the Spurs for the Lakers, he had a couple of thoughts about it....

While Los Angeles has been linked to Kyrie Irving since Brooklyn made its entire roster available almost a month ago, ESPN’s Dave McMenamin reports that talks have been “reengaged” between the Lakers and Pacers on a possible Buddy Hield trade. “The latest intelligence I have is that things have not moved in terms of the Brooklyn front, there is no traction on a deal that would involve sending Russell Westbrook out and bringing Kyrie Irving in,” said McMenamin....

His replacement, center Chris Kaman, also is a game-time decision for the Lakers' with an ankle sprain. He did participate in shootaround this morning, which is considered encouraging. Gasol has been one of few healthy veterans on this Lakers team. While he has missed three of the past five games, Gasol played in the first 26 contests of the season, as ESPN.com pointed out. In his 13th season, Gasol has averaged 14....