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Embiid returns, says knee issues 'depressing'

The 76ers' Joel Embiid says the knee swelling that has sidelined him for periods of time this season is "depressing."

ESPN - Dec. 8

Cal to face off against UNLV in the L.A. Bowl at SoFi Stadium

UNLV, which fell short of a dream College Football Playoff bid, will face off against Cal in the L.A. Bowl hosted by Rob Gronkowski at SoFi Stadium.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 8

Returns are an $890 billion problem for retailers

Holiday shopping is expected to reach record levels this year.

NBC News - Dec. 8

The return of "Squid Game"

South Korean filmmaker Hwang Dong-hyuk, whose family struggled with poverty while he was growing up, became an award-winning success with the internationally acclaimed series "Squid Game" – a ...

CBS News - Dec. 8

John Dramani Mahama Is Set to Return as Ghana’s President

John Dramani Mahama, who served as president from 2012 to 2017, is set to return to office after his main opponent, Mahamudu Bawumia, conceded defeat.

The New York Times - Dec. 8

L.A. Galaxy win record 6th MLS Cup after beating New York Red Bulls 2-1 in the final

Following their 1-0 victory of the Seattle Sounders in the Western Conference Final, the LA Galaxy locker room was full of tears and silence.

NBC News - Dec. 8

Lindsey Vonn Returns to Competitive Skiing

Nearly six years after her retirement, the American alpine skiing great was back in action Saturday in a pair of downhill races.

The New York Times - Dec. 7

LeBron: Lakers in rough patch without 'big pieces'

After the Lakers' seventh loss in nine games, LeBron James pointed to the team's lack of depth as a major challenge, with five key players currently out with injuries.

ESPN - Dec. 7

Retail returns: An $890 billion problem

As shopping reaches a peak in the weeks ahead, retailers expect their return rate for the holidays to be 17% higher, on average, than the annual rate.

CNBC - Dec. 7

Kansas QB Daniels to return to Jayhawks for '25

Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels has agreed to a new deal to stay with the Jayhawks for 2025, his final season of eligibility, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel.

ESPN - Dec. 7

Trae Young's 3-pointer overcomes LeBron James' 39-point triple-double as Hawks beat Lakers in OT

The Lakers have lost seven of their past nine games, dropping them to 10th in the Western Conference standings.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7

LeBron James misses shot at final buzzer in Lakers' wild overtime loss to Hawks

In a game featuring dozens of lead changes, LeBron James scored 39 points but missed a three at the buzzer in overtime in a heartbreaking Lakers loss.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7

Wilbon calls on Warriors to trade for LeBron to maximize Steph's window

On Friday's "NBA Today," ESPN analyst Michael Wilbon suggested the Golden State Warriors should make a trade for Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James to team up with guard Steph Curry.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7

Indonesia chases the return of ‘bonanza-era’ Chinese tourism

China’s economic malaise, however, means its people have been slower to join the global wave of post-pandemic ‘revenge travel’. In the laneways of Ubud, three older Chinese women are laughing as ...

The Guardian - Dec. 7

Why LeBron James Has Been a Disappointment This Season

The soon-to-be 40-year-old Laker is, by his lofty standards, taking a rare excursion on the struggle bus. But he’s not the only one.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

Will Trump seek detente with Venezuela in return for border security?

The Trump administration is considering a double-sided détente with Venezuela to increase energy imports and stem migratory flows to the Southern border, with the oil industry and financiers ...

The Hill - Dec. 6

Mendenhall hired at Utah State in return to area

Utah State has hired New Mexico's Bronco Mendenhall as its next football coach on a six-year contract.

ESPN - Dec. 6

L.A. Times Owner Plans ‘Bias Meter’ Next to Coverage

Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong said that he planned to introduce the tool, which he said would appear next to the paper’s news articles and opinion pieces, in January.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

Fact or Fiction: LeBron James' Lakers are stuck in the middle

Los Angeles has lost seven of its last nine games, including an OT thriller on the road Friday. What is the franchise's path forward?

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 6

Sources: Nets-Suns set as NBA's return to China

The NBA will return to China for the first time since 2019 with two preseason games in Macao between the Nets and Suns in October, sources told ESPN.

ESPN - Dec. 6

LeBron (foot) questionable for Lakers-Hawks

LeBron James, who has played in all 22 games for L.A. so far, is listed as questionable for the Lakers' game Friday against the Hawks because of soreness in his left foot.

ESPN - Dec. 5

Draymond claims Father Time ‘absolutely' has caught up to LeBron

Golden State Warriors icon Draymond Green stated that Father Time "absolutely" has caught up to Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

Safran Outlines Growth, Shareholder Return Plans

Safran anticipates further sales and profit growth next year and said it intends to return about 70% of its cash generation to shareholders from 2025 to 2028.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 5

Billionaire Kylie Jenner shows off her lavish L.A. mansion, including a $12,000 Christian Dior treadmill

Jenner has shared a rare peek inside her $36.5 million mansion in a series of Instagram Stories.

MarketWatch - Dec. 5

LeBron James calls Lakers' 41-point loss to Heat 'embarrassing,' but this is far from a one-game problem

The underlying numbers suggest that the Lakers are in worse shape than we thought

CBS Sports - Dec. 5

Herro scores 31, Heat roll past LeBron and struggling Lakers 134-93

Tyler Herro scored 21 of his 31 points in the third quarter and the Miami Heat set a franchise record for assists in beating the Los Angeles Lakers 134-93 on Wednesday night

ABC News - Dec. 4

LeBron's Olympics hangover, NBA Cup knockout round & WNBA expansion draft | Good Word with Goodwill

Vincent Goodwill is joined by Dan Titus and Isis "Ice" Young to recap last night's NBA Cup action, talk about LeBron's shooting slump and preview the Golden State Valkyries WNBA expansion draft on ...

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4

What LeBron James' potential decline means for Lakers, and what they need to balance the roster

The Lakers are built around two superstars, but LeBron has merely been good and not great recently

CBS Sports - Dec. 4

Trump asks Whatley to return as RNC chair

President-elect Trump said Wednesday that he asked Michael Whatley to stay on for another term as chairman of the Republican National Committee (RNC) following the party's successful 2024 election ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

Investors signal a return to UK equities

November was the first month for over three years that money came back into British stocks

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Wrexham's amazing 8K watch party: 'Always Sunny' gang, L.A. Chargers celebrate late win

Rob McElhenney was 5,000 miles away from Wrexham, but he had the next best thing as he watched his club's dramatic win on Cosm's 87-foot screen in L.A.

ESPN - Dec. 4

Ukraine ceasefire terms come into focus as Trump returns

Potential paths to a ceasefire in Ukraine are coming into focus as President-elect Trump approaches Inauguration Day, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signaling his concessions to end ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

Lee Ramer, champion of the Hammer Museum and other L.A. arts groups, dies at 90

Lee Ramer's long career in L.A. arts included ties with the UCLA Hammer Museum and the Skirball Cultural Center, among others. She and her husband co-founded a center to improve German-Jewish ...

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 4

L.A. rethinking LeBron's 82-game goal amid slump

LeBron James' recent struggles have the Lakers rethinking the initial goal to have him play in all 82 regular-season games.

ESPN - Dec. 3

Jeudy's Denver return: 'A lot of boos ... catches too'

Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy put together a career night in his first game back in Denver -- nine catches for 235 receiving yards and a touchdown -- but would have traded it all for a Cleveland ...

ESPN - Dec. 3