Talk of the Town
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Avalanche 6, Maple Leafs 3
Wild 2, Canadiens 1
Capitals 3, Senators 2
Devils 2, Jets 4
Panthers 4, Blue Jackets 1
Red Wings 2, Blues 3
Predators 3, Kings 0
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Bucks 85, Knicks 117
Celtics 123, 76ers 101
Clippers 110, Suns 133
Heat 115, Jazz 109
Magic 107, Kings 100
Thunder 103, Trail Blazers 123
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(LOS ANGELES) — LeBron James will leave the Los Angeles Lakers and continue his career elsewhere, according to a report from ESPN’s Shams Charania, citing James’ agent Rich Paul.
James recently completed his 23rd season in the NBA, and his eighth with the Lakers.
In a statement on Tuesday, the Lakers owner Jeanie Buss said, “LeBron James is one of the greatest athletes in history. We will always be thankful for his eight years with the Lakers – including the title he led us to in 2020 under the toughest imaginable circumstances and the countless records he broke in purple and gold.”
The statement continued, “We wish him all the best in the future, both on the court and off. He will always be a cherished part of the Lakers family.”
The announcement comes moments before the NBA’s free agency period is set to kick off, where traditionally high-profile player movement is frequent.
With the announcement, James also leaves his son Bronny James in a Laker uniform. The younger James, who was drafted by the team in 2024, is still on the roster, but could be waived should the Lakers choose to part ways with him.
James’ 23rd season marked the most seasons played in NBA history, and he will now build upon that legacy with his 24th campaign.
The icon of modern basketball, holds a plethora of records including all-time NBA leading scorer.
James finished his 23rd and final season with the Lakers averaging 20.9 points per game, 7.2 assists per game and 6.1 rebounds per game.
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(LIBERTY, Mo.) — William Jewell College football player MicahJo Barnett has died, the school announced Saturday. He was 20.
Barnett, a junior studying business administration, was a member of the William Jewell Cardinals football program and previously played football at Liberty North High School, according to the college’s website.
The school announced Barnett’s death after William Jewell’s football game Saturday was suspended following a medical emergency on the team’s sideline, according to ABC affiliate station KMBC-TV. The school did not disclose Barnett’s cause of death.
“We are absolutely heartbroken over the tragic passing of MicahJo Barnett,” William Jewell Vice President for Athletics Ryan Erlacher said in a statement. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends, and all that love him.”
Erlacher remembered Barnett as “an exceptional young man who made a tremendous impact on the Jewell and Liberty communities.”
“He will be greatly missed by all,” Erlacher continued. “Please keep his family in your prayers and we kindly ask for everyone to respect their privacy during this difficult time.”
Barnett’s teammate Jayshawn Richmond reflected on his final moments in an interview with KMBC-TV.
“He scored like, right before his final moments. And we just going to continue on where he started,” Richmond said.
William Jewell College said the school and Liberty, Missouri, community were mourning Barnett’s death.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with Micah Jo’s family, our students, the Cardinal Football family, and the rest of our community during this time of loss,” the college said.
The school encouraged students and staff who need support to contact its counseling services or office of the chaplain.
A vigil honoring Barnett and his family was held Saturday night on the William Jewell College quad, according to the school. The college said funeral arrangements would be shared when they become available.
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(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Wednesday’s sports events:
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Nationals 4, Tigers 2
Blue Jays 2, Orioles 4 (Doubleheader – game 1)
Twins 4, Giants 2
Blue Jays 2, Orioles 4 (Doubleheader – game 2)
Brewers 4, Phillies 1
Cardinals 5, Pirates 1
Guardians 0, Red Sox 1
Rays 2, Yankees 9
Reds 2, Braves 3
White Sox 4, Royals 5
Marlins 3, Cubs 2
Mets 7, Rangers 2
Diamondbacks 5, Rockies 3
Angels 3, Athletics 7
Astros 5, Mariners 6
Padres 5, Dodgers 1
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