LeBron James' sciatica pushes his return to mid-November as four Lakers stars, including Luka Doncic and Marcus Smart, are sidelined for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves, threatening their 2025-26 title hopes.
Rookie guard Dylan Harper scores 15 points as the Spurs rout the Mavericks 125‑92 on opening night, boosting San Antonio's season prospects.
Nick Castellanos was benched for an 'inappropriate comment' after a defensive pull, ending his 236-game start streak. Manager Rob Thomson reinstated him the next day, sparking debate over player‑manager dynamics.
During a September 23, 2025 game at Progressive Field, Cleveland’s David Fry suffered multiple facial and nasal fractures when Tigers’ left‑hander Tarik Skubal’s 99.1 mph fastball struck him. The injury forced Fry onto the 10‑day injured list, but doctors say he’ll recover without surgery in 6‑8 weeks. Skubal was visibly shaken and reached out to Fry after the incident. The Guardians rallied to a 5‑2 win despite the drama.
Luis Suarez hit back at Brazil midfielder Andreas Pereira after Uruguay knocked Brazil out of Copa America 2024 in the quarter-finals. Pereira said Brazil were the superior side despite the loss, a claim Suarez called disrespectful as he defended his teammates. The spat underscores the heat of a classic South American rivalry and the pressure around Brazil’s rebuild under a new coach.
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