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'Locked in' Luka explodes as Lakers win in Denver

Luka Doncic had his best game with the Lakers, exploding for 32 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists as Los Angeles won in Denver for the first time in nearly three years.

ESPN - 2h

Luka Dončić sits out Thursday's Lakers game, but LeBron James leads win over Blazers

Dončić is still working himself toward full-time play and the Lakers are being cautious.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

NBA's eight biggest stretch-run storylines: Are Lakers contenders? Will 76ers tank? Who wins MVP and DPOY?

It's going to be a fascinating two-month sprint to the finish

CBS Sports - 1d

Luka Dončić responds to JJ Redick's 'killer' challenge in delivering first signature win as a Laker

Dončić dominated as the Lakers blew out the Nuggets on Saturday

CBS Sports - 16h

OpenAI’s ChatGPT explodes to 400M weekly users, with GPT-5 on the way

OpenAI's ChatGPT reaches 400M weekly users and doubles enterprise adoption to 2M+ users, signaling major AI shift as company prepares GPT-5 launch amid growing competition from DeepSeek and xAI.

VentureBeat - 3d

Three buses explode in Israel in 'suspected terror attack', police say

The vehicles blew up in parking lots in the city of Bat Yam, though without causing casualties.

BBC News - 2d

Agent: Lakers wrong in failing Williams' physical

The agent of Hornets center Mark Williams issued a statement Thursday disputing the Lakers' decision to fail his physical, leading to their trade being rescinded two weeks ago.

ESPN - 2d

LeBron James salutes ‘natural quarterback’ Luka Dončić as Lakers rout Nuggets

Pair combine for 57 points in dominant 123-100 win Dončić says he is finding his form for new team Luka Dončić scored 32 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, dished out seven assists and stole four ...

The Guardian - 8h

Luka Doncic Has Officially Arrived as a Los Angeles Laker

The team’s newly acquired star erupted on Saturday in Denver.

The New York Times - 5h

A DOGE dividend could be a win-win-win for the GOP and Team Trump

With Democrats screaming that the sky is falling every time the Department of Government Efficiency axes one federal worker, Elon Musk’s team needs some good public relations.

The Hill - 2d

Kobe Bryant greets Laker Luka Doncic in new L.A. mural based off 2019 meeting at game

Arutyun Gozukuchikyan's new mural of Kobe Bryant and Luka Doncic captures them embracing each other at a Lakers game in December 2019, a month before Bryant died in a helicopter crash.

Los Angeles Times - 5d

Luka Doncic is likely off his minutes restriction as the Lakers return to work against Charlotte

Luka Doncic is going back to work with the Los Angeles Lakers, and he’s likely back to full speed as well

ABC News - 4d

Hornets' Mark Williams 'shocked' over failed Lakers trade as agent says he was 'ready and able to play'

Williams was back on the court Wednesday for the Hornets' win over the Lakers

CBS Sports - 3d

Mark Williams on Lakers rescinding trade, 'I don’t think it was solely because of my physical'

His agent echoed that saying the Lakers 'should not have failed Mark Williams on his physical.'

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Lakers' LeBron James, Luka Dončić discuss crunch-time dynamic after Hornets loss: 'It will go both ways'

LeBron took the last shot on Wednesday night, as coach JJ Redick rode the hotter hand

CBS Sports - 2d

With Luka Doncic out, LeBron James and Austin Reaves lead Lakers past Portland

LeBron James finished with 40 points and Austin Reaves scored 32 as the Lakers halted a two-game skid with a 110-102 road win over the Trail Blazers.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

LeBron James scores 40 points to lead Lakers past Trail Blazers 110-102

LeBron James scored 40 points, including eight straight in a fourth-quarter surge, and Austin Reaves had 32 as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 110-102

ABC News - 2d

Mark Williams' agent disputes Lakers rescinding trade for Hornets center due to failed physical

Williams suggested to reporters that the Lakers canceled the trade after having second thoughts about what they gave up in the nixed deal.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Dirk Nowitzki opens up on Luka Dončić trade: 'I'll never be a Lakers fan, but I'll always be a Luka fan'

The Mavericks legend said it was 'weird' to see Dončić in a Lakers uniform

CBS Sports - 1d

Lakers vs. Nuggets prediction, odds, line, spread, time: 2025 NBA picks, February 22 bets by proven model

SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA best bets, predictions, and picks for the Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles game on Saturday featuring Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Nikola Jokic

CBS Sports - 23h

Luka Doncic dominates as Lakers' eight-game losing streak in Denver finally ends

Luka Doncic puts up his most complete game with the Lakers so far, finishing with 32 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists in a 123-100 win over the Nuggets.

Yahoo Sports - 17h

Lakers' LeBron James explains why his connection with Luka Dončić 'fits perfectly'

Dončić and James connected for their first alley-oop in Saturday's win over the Nuggets

CBS Sports - 15h

Conservatives projected to win German election

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is expected to become the second biggest force in the country.

BBC News - 26m

Price wins Premier League night three in Dublin

Gerwyn Price wins his first Premier League night since 2023 with victory over Nathan Aspinall in Dublin.

BBC News - 2d

Milei wins senate votes despite memecoin scandal

Libertarian secures electoral reform after his most difficult week since becoming Argentina’s president

Financial Times - 2d

U.S. inspired in defeat: 'We expect to win now'

There was no sulking following Team USA's 4 Nations Face-Off defeat, with several players saying the team's performance proved the U.S. has arrived.

ESPN - 2d

Rickelton stars in South Africa win over Afghanistan

Ryan Rickelton scores his maiden one-day international century as South Africa claim a comfortable 107-run win over Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy.

BBC News - 2d

LeBron 'defies' age with another historic 40 in win

LeBron James became the first player in NBA history with multiple 40-point games at age 40 or older, reaching his latest milestone in Thursday's win over the Blazers.

ESPN - 2d

Sacred Heart wins 60-59 over Merrimack

Led by Anquan Hill's 17 points, the Sacred Heart Pioneers defeated the Merrimack Warriors 60-59

ABC News - 1d

Pennsylvania secures 88-75 win against Dartmouth

Led by Nick Spinoso's 23 points, the Pennsylvania Quakers defeated the Dartmouth Big Green 88-75

ABC News - 1d

The Week Ahead: Will Starmer Win Over Trump?

And will he get a deal on Ukraine?

BBC News - 1d

England find a way to win to stay in title mix

England's grinding win over Scotland opens up a route to a potentially glittering prize.

BBC News - 1d

Drexel secures 64-55 win against Charleston

Led by Kobe Magee's 19 points, the Drexel Dragons defeated the Charleston Cougars 64-55

ABC News - 1d

Bivol dethrones Beterbiev in thrilling revenge win

Russian Dmitry Bivol produces a masterclass to gain revenge over compatriot Artur Beterbiev and win the undisputed light-heavyweight world title.

BBC News - 21h

Rashford, Asensio inspire Villa to win over Chelsea

Aston Villa's Marco Asensio bagged a brace and fellow newcomer Marcus Rashford had two assists as their side roared back from a goal down to beat Chelsea 2-1.

ESPN - 17h

Butler earns 84-72 win against DePaul

Led by Pierre Brooks' 24 points, the Butler Bulldogs defeated the DePaul Blue Demons 84-72

ABC News - 18h

'Anora' wins at an emotionally charged Spirit Awards

Director Sean Baker's Oscar front-runner won three more prizes, with "A Real Pain" winning two. "Shōgun" and "Baby Reindeer" dominated the TV categories.

Los Angeles Times - 16h