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LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the new-look Lakers begin their quest for back-to-back titles on Opening Night against Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and the Clippers. After exiting the NBA “bubble” with the Larry O’Brien Trophy, the Lakers rebuilt their roster and signed both James and Davis to new deals, putting them in position to be a contender for years to come. They unsurprisingly enter the season as the championship favorites....

The Knicks have improved their record to 11-13 following two recent wins over the Portland Trail Blazers and Chicago Bulls, and as a result sit in seventh spot in the Eastern Conference. On the other hand, Miami Heat have a dismal 8-14 record, which has them struggling at the bottom half of the standings. Miami Heat Team News The Miami Heat have been plagued by injuries all season, which has jeopardized their chances of clinching a playoff berth....

After thrashing Costa Rica 7-0 in their opening game of the 2022 tournament, La Roja’s 1-1 draw with Germany and surprise 2-1 defeat to Japan meant they only reached the Round of 16 on goal difference after an extraordinary closing round of games in Group E. Unbeaten in eight games since losing 3-0 to USA in June, Morocco shocked Belgium and beat Canada to finish top of Group F and take new coach Walid Regragui’s record to four wins and two draws since his appointment in September, including five clean sheets....

Green Bay (4-1) suffered its first defeat of the season in Week 6, losing 38-10 to the Buccaneers. Rodgers threw his first two interceptions of the season, with one being returned for a touchdown, only the third such time of his illustrious career. The touchdown was part of 38-unanswered points by the Bucs. Rodgers was sacked four times, which could again be a problem against Houston and J.J. Watt with Green Bay likely missing All-Pro tackle David Bakhtiari....

The Rams were quiet in their impromptu primetime matchup Tuesday against the Seahawks, taking over a half to really get rolling. Sony Michel ended up being a difference-maker, picking up 92 yards on 18 carries. Michel has emerged as a strong component of the Los Angeles offense, and he’s given them another dimension in the running game. Cooper Kupp was who he’s been all year, notching another nine catches for 136 yards and a pair of touchdowns as he continues to be impossible to cover....

Both sides are part of extremely competitive divisions. Both sides are trying to break the glass ceiling and establish themselves as real contenders in their respective conferences. Both sides are led by young, exciting, dual-threat QBs. There’s a lot to like about the Ravens and Cardinals. But there’s also a lot that needs to improve. And what better time is there to make those improvements than in August? Baltimore and Arizona are slated to face each other in Week 2 of the preseason....

Michigan State (15-12, 9-11 Big Ten) will look to earn a victory over UCLA (17-9, 13-6 Pac-12) in what appears to be the marquee matchup of the First Four. Both teams will be looking to improve their already-strong March Madness legacies and the winner will get a chance to square off against BYU in the Round of 64. These two schools have played each other six times previously with the series being even at three games apiece....

Australia and New Zealand will host the tournament jointly, with both sides qualifying automatically. The World Cup will begin on July 20, and the final will take place in Sydney, Australia on August 20. Top-ranked U.S. women’s soccer national team will learn its group stage competitors along with the rest of the teams, with the draw taking place in New Zealand. The Sporting News brings you all the necessary information ahead of Saturday morning’s draw from the other side of the globe....

Green made the introduction in the House after Tuesday’s vote to condemn recent remarks by Trump against women of color, a resolution that passed largely along party lines. The president said that four Democratic lawmakers who have become known as “The Squad” should “go back” to the countries “from which they came.” Green piggybacked the condemnation of the president’s remarks by saying the House needs to go a step further, and start a process to try and remove Trump from office....

His first attempt for Mr. Olympia failed in 1969 when he lost to three-time champion Sergio Olivia. However, he returned stronger the next year to win his first ever Mr. Olympia title in 1970. Notably, he became the youngest Mr. Olympia at 23, a record still held by Arnold Schwarzenegger. He successively defended his title between 1971-1974 but retired from professional bodybuilding after the 1975 competition. However, after five years, Schwarzenegger decided to make a comeback....

Kendrick had been working with WWE on the NXT 2.0 brand, but it was reported that he requested his release from the company on January 25, 2022. He had previously been a producer and only wrestled part-time. The release was eventually granted a number of days later, which made him a free agent. There didn’t appear to be any non-compete clause in his deal, as he immediately sought work with Tony Khan’s promotion....

The audio recording from October 2021 was first revealed by The Los Angeles Times. Martinez made the disparaging remarks in conversation with city council members Gil Cedillo and Kevin de León as well as Ron Herrera, who, on Monday, resigned as head of the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor. Martinez, who is a Democrat, has apologized to Democratic Councilman Mike Bonin for comments she made on the recording about Bonin, who is white, and his adopted son, who is Black....

The IgM test does not detect herpes directly. Instead, it looks for IgM, a type of antibody. This is a protein produced by the immune system in response to a herpes infection. This article explains the purpose of the herpes IgM test. It also discusses what the results mean, as well as retesting considerations. What Is the Purpose of a Herpes IgM Test? The herpes IgM test is a simple blood test and results are usually available within a week....

There are a number of things that should be taken into account when selecting a mouse: its sensor, shape, customization options, and whether to go with a wireless or wired model. A feature that tends to be highlighted in the description of these products is the DPI, a technical term that can be difficult to decipher if someone is not that familiar with PC mice. RELATED: Most Important Things To Consider When Buying A Gaming Mouse...

They won the next four games in each of those series. There should be few doubts now about LA’s legitimacy after its comfortable Western Conference finals triumph over the Nuggets set up a matchup with the Heat in the 2020 NBA Finals. LeBron James and Anthony Davis are clearly qualified to carry an otherwise thin roster to the heights expected of them. They enter the Finals as heavy favorites....

For the first time since 2020, the series makes its return to Auto Club Speedway. Last year’s race weekend was canceled and realigned to the Daytona Road Course due to health and safety concerns from the impact of COVID-19. Alex Bowman remains the reigning champ of the two-mile track, as he continues to look for his first win of the season. Here’s a complete guide to watching the NASCAR race at Fontana on Sunday, including the start time, TV channel, and live streams for the Wise Power 400....

The TV channel for Sunday’s NASCAR race is Fox. The network will air the Toyota Owners 400 from Richmond Raceway. The race is the ninth race of the NASCAR Cup Series 2021 season, and Fox or FS1 has been the channel for all nine races. FS1 made its 2021 debut last weekend with the race at Martinsville. Sunday’s race will start at a familiar time as well: The green flag is scheduled to drop at 3:15 p....

New England enters Week 4 looking to bounce back after a 37-26 loss to the Ravens. The Pats will be facing an uphill battle, as Mac Jones has been ruled out with a high ankle sprain. Brian Hoyer will step in as the starting quarterback. Green Bay, meanwhile, will attempt to push its winning streak to three games. While Aaron Rodgers always finds his name in headlines for on- and off-the-field reasons, the real story has been the Packers’ defensive unit, which ranks in the top six in total yards and points allowed per game....

Los Angeles, which won the NFC West, is making its fourth playoff appearance in six seasons under head coach Sean McVay. Rams starting quarterback Matthew Stafford threw for the second-most passing touchdowns (41) and third-most yards (4,886) this season. Los Angeles also had the 15th-best scoring defense this regular season, allowing 21.9 points per game. Its top defensive playmakers were cornerback Jalen Ramsey, who tied a team-best four interceptions along with 77 tackles, and defensive end Aaron Donald, who recorded 12....

Pena made her pro debut in 2009. She joined the UFC in 2013, winning The Ultimate Fighter 18 as a member of Miesha Tate’s team. Early knee injuries resulted in a setback for Pena in 2014, but she returned in full force in 2015. In 2017, Pena lost to Valentina Shevchenko via submission. She went 2-1 after that, beating Sara McMann via submission at UFC 257 in 2021. Nunes made her pro debut in 2008....