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Los Angeles Lakers down the stretch toward the postseason. And then almost nothing else went right for the Lakers during a 146-115 thrashing from the Chicago Bulls. «We've got to play better basketball than we did tonight, and what we did on our last road trip,» James said before the Lakers headed out on a four-game trip beginning in Orlando on Monday. James scored 17 points after missing the Lakers' previous seven games with a strained left groin, but the top scorer in NBA history looked rusty in certain moments — particularly late in the first quarter, when he threw a long sideline inbounds pass that curled out of bounds without ever getting close to one of his teammates. But James' return was just one part of a comprehensively poor effort by the Lakers, who took their second straight loss and hit the latest trough in their peaks-and-valleys season since acquiring Luka Doncic.

IPL has become stronger than ever and doesn't see any threat from the growing number of T20 leagues globally, its chairman Arun Dhumal said on Saturday as he steered clear of the speculation swirling around an event backed by Saudi Arabia. Speaking to PTI as the league enters its 18th edition, Dhumal said the BCCI supports the rise in number of T20 leagues globally, especially in unchartered territories like Saudi Arabia, Europe and the USA. He feels the growth will eventually help the game ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics where cricket will be played. «There is no point discussing something on the basis of speculation. There is nothing on the table for discussion with everyone (all stakeholders). And as far as my knowledge goes, there is no infrastructure as of now in Saudi Arabia that can cater to a tournament of this scale. »So, there is no point discussing speculative stories," said the IPL chairman. Plenty has been reported in international media about the oil-rich Saudi Arabia foraying into cricket over the last two years but nothing concrete has come out of those speculations. Having said that, Saudi Arabia has been a sponsor in the IPL and hosted the mega auction last year.

Philadelphia Eagles star Brandon Graham has announced his retirement from the NFL. The Super Bowl LIX champion and long-time fan favourite brought the curtain down on a 15-season career, all spent with the Eagles. As per reports, Graham, 36, suffered a torn triceps in November which apparently brought his playing days to an end. However, he defied expectations to return for the Eagles’ Super Bowl triumph over the Kansas City Chiefs. This cemented his status as one of the team’s all-time greats. According to a Daily Mail report, on Monday, the Eagles posted a picture of Graham walking past the Rocky statue. A pair of green cleats was hanging from the statue. The post also included a quote from the film.

Shohei Ohtani, who won the third BBWAA Most Valuable Player Award of his career last year, kicked off the 2025 MLB season in style as Los Angeles Dodgers secured a 4-1 win against Chicago Cubs in the opening game of the Tokyo Series on Tuesday. Reigning World Series champion Dodgers are among the favourites this time as well. The game in Tokyo started early for MLB fans in the US, who had to get up early to catch the first pitch that was through shortly after 5 AM ET, Sports Illustrated reported.

Saina Nehwal and PR Sreejesh, have written a letter to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) presidential candidates, urging them to make climate action their top priority. As IOC members gather in Costa Navarino, Greece, to vote on the seven candidates next week (March 18-21), the Olympians called for stronger commitments from the IOC to cut carbon emissions, promote sustainability in host cities, set clear guidelines on polluting sponsors and use its platform to advocate for climate action. Climate impacts are «no longer a distant threat, but a current and growing harm to the sports we love and to the countries that make up our Olympic family», the letter said. The signatories include 57 Olympic champions and over 100 Olympic flag bearers. They represent some of the world's most climate-vulnerable nations, including Argentina, Aruba, the Bahamas, Cabo Verde, Colombia, Cook Islands, Eswatini, Fiji, Ghana, India, Kenya, Laos, the Marshall Islands, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, Sierra Leone and Zambia. Recognizing that extreme weather events are already disrupting the Summer and Winter Olympics and affecting athlete performance and safety, the letter urges decisive action to ensure the games remain accessible and safe for future generations. Earlier this year, massive wildfires burned large areas of Los Angeles, the host city of the 2028 Olympic Games. The fires killed about 30 people, destroyed thousands of buildings, and forced tens of thousands to flee their homes.

Despite their recent struggles, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra remains optimistic. «We’re at our best when we don’t fear anyone,» Spoelstra said. «It just takes a win to get back on track.» When asked about the mental toll of their skid, Spoelstra challenged his players: «You have to reveal your competitive character. You can either give in or use adversity to find something better. You always have a choice.»

IQAir states that air pollution is the biggest environmental threat to human health. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that 99% of people live in areas with unsafe air quality levels. Air pollution is the second leading cause of death globally. It also poses serious health risks to children under five, second only to malnutrition. Also Read: Duke Vs Georgia Tech: Cooper Flagg and Maliq Brown get injured in ACC tournament game. Here’s what happened

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. In her pop-art decorated office in the heart of Beverly Hills, real-estate broker Rochelle Maize got an early look at who would control the future of the Pacific Palisades. It was eight days after the wildfires broke out—before Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass had appointed a recovery czar, before rebuilding plans had been drawn.

Jennifer Lopez and 44-year-old British actor Goldstein, known for his role in Ted Lasso were seen having a great time together recently. Both of them also appeared backstage with the play’s cast, including Meryl Streep and Martin Short. Lopez wore a cream blazer with her hair styled half-up, while Goldstein opted for dark, casual attire, according to a Daily Mail UK report.

Gabriel Macht is returning as Harvey Specter in Suits LA. He appears in a flashback scene with Ted Black in the episode Batman Returns. The series, created by Aaron Korsh, follows Ted’s journey as he runs a law firm in Los Angeles. The show has seen an increase in viewership.

Jennifer Lopez is not happy with the increased public sightings of her ex-husband Ben Affleck and his ex-wife Jennifer Garner. A Page Six report claims that Lopez can’t help but notice the many photos of Affleck and Garner together, especially as they have been rather tactile with each other, and that has sparked rumours that Affleck still has feelings for his first wife.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Few brands have their image as closely tied to their CEO as Tesla. For most of the electric-car maker’s history, that was good for business.

Jennifer Lopez might have just experienced her worst nightmare. The video of Ben Affleck and his ex-wife Jennifer Garner sharing a private moment went viral, leaving JLo feeling hurt and doubting their relationship. This also fuelled the recent rumors of a possible romantic reunion between Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner. According to sources, Affleck's relationship with his ex-wife was already questioned by JLo during her marriage, and the video has rekindled those worries. In spite of contradictory reports, the incident has evoked profound emotions.

Despite the show receiving mixed reviews, especially UK critics slamming it with scathing reviews, the Duchess of Sussex celebrated the show's success on Instagram, Page Six reported.

The Grammy winner recently dropped her new music and debuted her latest single Love in Real Life. Now, she has announced three concerts in March to celebrate its release, USA Today reported.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Target boss Brian Cornell and his team were walking through a New York City conference center Monday night when the news broke: President Trump was following through on his tariff threats. The retailer’s executives huddled sitting on sofas in a greenroom next to the stage where they would meet with their biggest investors on Tuesday.

Jimmy Kimmel has been a popular choice to host the Academy Awards, one of the most significant awards shows in the Hollywood and entertainment world. But he chose to skip the Oscars 2025. While the audience might have missed Kimmel’s verbal punches and jokes on Sunday night, the anchor presented his own version of the Oscars’ summary at his show, Jimmy Kimmel Live. Los Angeles not only witnessed the Academy Awards on March 2, but also experienced an earthquake. Kimmel summed up the situation with his light take, noting that no one was hurt on due to earthquake as the heavy doses of Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Botox has ensured that no body parts get jiggled up for the attendees of the Oscars.

LeBron James will become the first player in NBA history to score 50,000 total career points. James also has 1,000 career wins in the NBA. James, who turned 40 on 30 December 2024, is the NBA's all-time leading scorer in regular season points with 41,837, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record from two years ago, which had stood for 39 years. He is also the league's all-time leader in playoff points, with 8,162, having overtaken Michael Jordan in 2017.

Conan O'Brien hosted the 97th Academy Awards, which celebrated Los Angeles' perseverance in the wake of the devastating wildfires in Southern California that destroyed thousands of homes and claimed 29 lives. The 97th Academy Awards are over, and Brady Corbet's «The Brutalist» and Sean Baker's «Anora» took home numerous awards.