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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 - Feb. 23

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 - Feb. 23

Luka Doncic looks like Luka in Lakers' win in Denver

Luka Doncic finished with 32 points in the Lakers' win over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday as he continues to grow more comfortable in the offense.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 23

'Dogfight for playoff seeding': How the Lakers are preparing for the wars to come

The Lakers play six consecutive games at home starting Tuesday vs. Dallas in their first game against the Mavericks since the shocking trade for Luka Doncic.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24

Can JJ Redick transform the Lakers’ defense? | Good Word with Goodwill

Just a couple of months ago, few considered the Lakers legitimate contenders. Has that changed?

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 25

NBA roundtable: Grading Luka's L.A. start as Lakers host Mavs

Luka Dončić will face his former team on Tuesday for the first time since the trade. Our team of NBA experts dissects every angle of the deal and matchup.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

'I’m happy to be here': Inside the first few weeks of the Lakers' Luka era

From a life-altering phone call to captaining the Lakers' offense alongside LeBron James, here are seven moments that define the early Luka-LeBron era for the Lakers.

ESPN - 6d

Netflix's new show from Mindy Kaling is loosely inspired by the Lakers

Netflix's “Running Point” stars Kate Hudson as the newly appointed head of the fictional LA Waves, a team loosely inspired by the Lakers.

NBC News - 4d

Anthony Edwards fined $35,000 for throwing ball into Lakers crowd

Minnesota next plays Sunday when it visits the Phoenix Suns.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Lakers owner Jeanie Buss on the trade for Luka Doncic: 'We had to go for it'

The Lakers' trade for Luka Doncic is the kind of move that will shape Jeanie Buss' organization into the future — and it's the kind of trade she thinks her father would've made.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Lakers hold off Clippers after Austin Reaves injures calf

Austin Reaves sustained a right calf injury during the first half of the Lakers' defeat of the Clippers and is scheduled to undergo an MRI scan Saturday.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Clippers, shorthanded and striving to stay in playoff position, lose a close one to Lakers

Coach Tyronn Lue says his team is up for the challenge of a tough closing schedule while looking to get leading scorer Norman Powell back in the lineup.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Hernández: Lakers find an identity, forged by a true leader in JJ Redick

The revolving door to the coach's office has finally stopped with JJ Redick, who is what the Lakers hoped he would be, and maybe more after win over Clippers.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Jesse Eisenberg talks ‘A Real Pain,’ ‘bad memories’ hosting ‘SNL’

Actor Jesse Eisenberg, who wrote and stars in “A Real Pain,” joins TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager and guest co-host Amy Poehler to talk about the Oscar-nominated movie and why he has “bad memories” ...

NBC News - Feb. 10

A flight to a Toronto paramedics conference becomes a real emergency for a former EMT

Former paramedic Peter Carlson is still coming to grips with the shuddering jolt he and 79 others experienced when a Delta Air Lines plane flipped over while landing at Toronto's Pearson ...

ABC News - Feb. 20

TikTok's top artist Yeri Mua gets real on immigration, Bellakath beef

The reggaeton mexa star spoke with De Los during the U.S. leg of her Traka Tour.

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 20

Even ‘Real Housewives’ Star Erin Lichy Is Preparing for Trump’s Tariffs

The serial entrepreneur talks the growth of her mezcal brand Mezcalum and why she’s never bootstrapping a business again.

Inc. - Feb. 21

The EU has real leverage to counter Trump’s tariff threats

The EU is not a superpower in the traditional sense, but it continues to have significant power in the area of foreign trade.

The Hill - Feb. 21

Is Xi’s Sudden Embrace of Business for Real? China Is Left Guessing.

The uncertain reaction to Xi Jinping’s display of warmth made sense: Executives are eager for a reset after years in the cold but ever wary of meddling.

The New York Times - Feb. 22

Apollo fills real-estate gap with $1.5 billion Bridge Investment deal

Apollo is adding $50 billion in assets under management to its real-estate portfolio.

MarketWatch - Feb. 24

Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid keep asking about Barcelona's Yamal

Real Madrid are regularly contacting Lamine Yamal's agent to enquire about the Barcelona star. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

ESPN - Feb. 24

German election winner vows 'real independence' from US

Friedrich Merz, the leader of Germany's center-right Christian Democrats, who finished first in Sunday's election, has vowed “real independence from the USA" as he sets about forming a coalition ...

The Hill - Feb. 24

Tebas: Real Madrid must stop 'crying' over refs

LaLiga president Javier Tebas has accused Real Madrid of "crying" and creating a "global conspiracy theory" with their constant criticism of officiating in Spain.

ESPN - Feb. 25

Assassin's Creed maker confirms leaked game footage is real

French developer Ubisoft urges fans to avoid sharing spoilers as video of its latest game appears online.

BBC News - Feb. 25

Claims of white genocide 'not real', South African court rules

Donald Trump has been raising the alarm over the number of white farmers killed in the country.

BBC News - 6d

Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid eye move for Branthwaite

Real Madrid and Manchester United are keeping tabs on Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

ESPN - 6d

Trump knocks Wall Street Journal over editorials: 'Some real CLINKERS'

President Trump on Wednesday complained that The Wall Street Journal is not supportive enough of his agenda, knocking a recent editorial the Rupert Murdoch-owned newspaper published on his trade ...

The Hill - 5d

Mbappé out for Real Madrid after having tooth out

Kylian Mbappé has been left out of Real Madrid's squad for their game at Real Sociedad on Wednesday, after having a tooth removed earlier this week.

ESPN - 5d

'Real Housewives of Potomac's' Karen Huger sentenced to a year in jail for DUI

A Maryland judge on Wednesday sentenced “Real Housewives of Potomac” star Karen Huger to a year behind bars, 11 months after she got drunk and crashed her Maserati into a street sign.

NBC News - 5d

European football: Endrick shows Real Madrid not toothless without Mbappé

Sociedad beaten in Copa after Mbappé has tooth removed Juve out of Coppa Italia: Longoria handed 15-match ban Kylian Mbappé’s replacement Endrick gave Real Madrid a 1-0 win at Real Sociedad ...

The Guardian - 5d

Combine buzz: ‘Very real chance' Travis Hunter falls to Pats at No. 4

Will Travis Hunter be on the board when the Patriots are on the clock at No. 4 overall? Phil Perry shares what he's hearing at the NFL Combine.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Culture Guides a Team. But How Do Coaches Make It Real?

The Luka Doncic and Jimmy Butler situations illustrate what it looks like to underestimate the meaning of culture, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - 3d

How the 2025 Oscars have a chilling resemblance to the real world this year

At this year's Oscars, cinema appears to imitate real life as movies like “Conclave,” about the search for a new pope, take center stage while Pope Francis remains hospitalized. NBC’s Chloe Melas ...

NBC News - 2d

Maher on ‘deplorable’ Trump-Zelensky clash: ‘The Real Housewives of the White House’

Comedian Bill Maher weighed in on the Oval Office blowup between President Trump, Vice President Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, calling the contentious meeting the “The Real ...

The Hill - 2d

Trump’s ‘Gold Card’ Set Off Panic in an Unexpected Place: Real Estate

The president initially said his $5 million green card alternative would replace a visa for foreign investors that has become a favorite financing tool of major developers.

The New York Times - 2d

European football: Atlético capitalise after Betis’ Isco stuns Real Madrid

Atlético 1-0 Athletic Bilbao | Real Betis 2-1 Real Madrid Napoli 1-1 Inter | Mourinho’s Turkish suspension halved Real Madrid stumbled in the three-way race for the La Liga title as Isco ...

The Guardian - 2d

'The Accidental Getaway Driver' is a real-life thriller that's comfortable in the slow lane

Filmmaker Sing J. Lee's O.C.-set debut about the 2016 case of three escaped convicts and a kidnapped taxi driver steers to some intriguing emotional places.

Los Angeles Times - 2d

Oscar Nominees Makeup Got Real in 2025: “The Substance,” “Wicked” and More

This year’s Oscar nominees for makeup and hairstyling, for movies such as “The Substance,” “Wicked” and “A Different Man,” showcased prosthetics and special effects.

The New York Times - 1d

Real Madrid's 'bad game,' Amorim is least of Man United's issues and more

Real Madrid had a bad performance, while Man United went out of the FA Cup. Gab Marcotti recaps the weekend.

ESPN - 11h

Real Sociedad vs. Real Madrid live stream: Copa del Rey prediction, TV channel, how to watch online, odds

The two sides meet on Wednesday in the first leg of the second semifinal

CBS Sports - 6d

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