Buha: Why the Lakers’ potential return to a two-big approach doesn’t make sense

In recent weeks, one of the more interesting storylines around the Lakers has been the organization’s potential return to using a second big man next to Anthony Davis. Vice president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka voiced that desire publicly in early July, adding that the team’s objective to sign a third center … Read more

Drag artists and LGBTQ+ activities sue to block Texas law expanding ban on sexual performances

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A group of drag performers and LGBTQ+ rights advocates have filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block a new Texas law that expands what is considered an illegal public performance of sexual conduct, arguing it is meant to target drag shows and could also criminalize ballet and even cheerleading. The lawsuit, … Read more

Fantasy baseball – Weekend preview August 3-6

Pitching is at the forefront of fantasy managers’ minds this weekend, from those traded to new teams during the past week making their debuts in their new digs, to prominent names returning from the IL, to a scorching-hot duo drawing soft matchups: And that overflowing list doesn’t even include Thursday’s new-team debuts of Michael Lorenzen … Read more

Moises Caicedo: Brighton don’t expect valuation for midfielder to be met amid Chelsea interest | Football News

Brighton are not expecting any club to match their valuation of Moises Caicedo this transfer window. Brighton value the 21-year-old Ecuador midfielder at upwards of £100m. It emerged on Wednesday an unnamed club approached Brighton about a deal for Caicedo. It’s understood the Seagulls have been impressed by the midfielder’s attitude while speculation about his … Read more

Two years after Tokyo, Simone Biles is coming back from ‘the twisties.’ Not every gymnast does

For years in gymnastics, the phrase “the twisties” was usually uttered in hushed tones, as if saying the slang term for an athlete’s sudden loss of air awareness during a routine would only deepen the problem. “It’s almost like a mythical kind of thing,” longtime Oklahoma men’s gymnastics coach Mark Williams said. “When someone says … Read more

Chelsea transfer news: Blues agree £25m deal to sign Robert Sanchez from Brighton | Football News

Chelsea have agreed a £25m deal with Brighton to sign goalkeeper Robert Sanchez. The fee is inclusive of add-ons and a sell-on clause with Sanchez now set to undergo a medical at Chelsea. The 25-year-old will move to Stamford Bridge to provide cover and competition for first-choice Kepa Arrizabalaga. Chelsea were looking to strengthen their … Read more