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credits: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports On Saturday morning, LeBron James officially opted out of his $51.4 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers for next season.James will officially become a free agent and has the opportunity to do the funniest thing ever. There’s no secret that everything surrounding this Lakers offseason has been to appease James. They have barely even tried to hide this.When they attempted a big swing at landing Connecticut coach Dan Hurley, the thought process was landing one of the best developmental coaches in basketball to work with Bronny James.After the Lakers whiffed at Hurley, they settled…

In a major upset, Switzerland knocked out Euro 2020 champions Italy 2-0 in their last-16 match in Berlin.Switzerland dumped reigning champions Italy out of Euro 2024 with a stunning 2-0 victory to reach the quarterfinals for the second time in their history. Murat Yakin’s supremely well-drilled side outplayed the flat two-time winners in the last 16 clash in Berlin on Saturday and will face England or Slovakia in the next round. Ruben Vargas teed up Remo Freuler for Switzerland’s 37th-minute opener before curling home superbly himself right at the start of the second half to deservedly double their lead. Switzerland’s…

The NFL has rarely been a loser on the field, but a lopsided blowout in an antitrust lawsuit could change how the world’s richest sports league generates and distributes billions of dollars in revenue every year.  A Los Angeles jury on Thursday sided with fans who claimed the league conspired with DirecTV to raise the price of subscriptions to watch games broadcast out of their team’s home market. The $4.7 billion in damages could be tripled under federal law. That doesn’t mean the game is over. The judge could potentially slash the verdict or even throw it out entirely and…

Beryl, a storm building momentum in the Atlantic Ocean, is now the first named hurricane of the season. The storm threatens to wallop a number of Caribbean islands as it strengthens further. Forecasters say that Hurricane Beryl, which formed Friday night, has the potential to grow into a Category 3 storm as it moves from the Caribbean into the Gulf of Mexico in the coming days.Beryl is expected to reach the Caribbean islands of Barbados, Dominica, Grenada and Martinique late on Sunday. National Hurricane Center forecasters predict that by the time the storm reaches the Windward Islands – which are…

The summer of Boston and of fathers and sons is expected to get more clarity over the coming weeks as NBA free agency kicks off Sunday, just days after the draft was completed.The champion Celtics won’t be too impacted by free-agent departures, while other teams like the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, Philadelphia 76ers and Golden State Warriors each have key decisions ahead.Here is where the top NBA free agents could land in advance of the 2024–25 season:LEBRON JAMES, Los Angeles Lakers (player option)Bronny James is now a member of the Lakers after he was selected in the second…

Rideshare drivers in Massachusetts will soon get company-provided benefits, as well as a minimum pay of $32.50 per hour, starting on August 15th. That’s thanks to a new settlement between the state and rideshare companies Uber and Lyft, four years after Attorney General Andrea Campbell sued the companies, asserting their drivers ought to be considered employees under state law. The two companies also agreed to pay a combined $175 million, the bulk of which will be paid out to “current and former drivers who were underpaid by the companies,” Campbell’s office announced yesterday. The office says it will release details…

AI chip leader Nvidia will have an embarrassment of riches in the coming years, and shareholders will be rewarded, a tech analysts predicted. Ben Reitzes, a managing director and head of technology research at Melius Research, told CNBC on Wednesday that Jensen Huang’s Nvidia has mastered a “full stack” approach with its hardware and software, giving it a key advantage in AI. “What they did is they built a computing language and an ecosystem that allows you to monetize AI, and obviously they’re killing it,” he said. Reitzes has a price target of $160 on Nvidia stock, implying a 30%…

Serbian police are investigating a possible network and ties with ‘foreign terrorist groups’ after the crossbow attack on an Israeli embassy guard.An attacker who fired a crossbow and wounded a police officer guarding the Israeli embassy in Belgrade was shot and killed in what officials described as a “terrorist attack against Serbia“. The officer was in a guardhouse and the attacker approached him several times asking for the location of a museum, Interior Minister Ivica Dacic said. He carried a bag from which, at one point, he pulled out the crossbow and shot the guard. The police officer was hit…

By now, you’ve heard that cruise costs are skyrocketing, and that’s just for the base fares before you consider all the extras. Travel to reach your ship and to return home after your sailing is a necessary expense — a “need” versus a “want,” when compared with a spa treatment or an alcohol package. But that doesn’t mean you have to overspend on it.From airfare advice to hotel hacks, try some of these tips to cut down your cruise commuting costs.For more cruise news, reviews and tips, sign up for TPG’s cruise newsletter.Fly in the day of your cruiseFLUXFACTORY/GETTY IMAGESAlthough…

Jun 28, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (4) hits a two-run home run during the sixth inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-USA TODAY Sports Cal Raleigh’s chopper to the right side of the infield brought home the winning run in the 10th inning as the Seattle Mariners defeated the visiting Minnesota Twins 3-2 on Friday in the opener of a three-game series. J.P. Crawford began the inning as the runner at second base and advanced to third as Julio Rodriguez grounded out to short. Raleigh hit a ball that was…

Iran will hold a run-off election after hardline candidate Saeed Jalili and rival Massoud Pezeshkian, who is seen as reformist, both failed to secure a majority in the presidential race.Candidates need to win 50% of the vote but the pair both hovered around the 40% mark – each overtaking the other over several hours.Iran’s interior ministry confirmed the second round is set for 5 July.Two security force members were killed after unidentified gunmen attacked a vehicle carrying election boxes in Sistan-Baluchestan province, according to state media reports.Former nuclear negotiator Mr Jalili was trailing Mr Pezeshkian – a former heart surgeon…

The heat wave gripping much of the country can be a serious energy sapper. But so can a slew of other culprits, from lack of sleep and poor diet to depression, anemia, stress, thyroid issues, and even lack of exercise. And sometimes caffeine just doesn’t do the trick (not to mention that drinking too much can cause ill effects from increased heart rate to dizziness and anxiety). So what about vitamins and supplements to help boost your energy? There are a few that experts swear by. But first, a few caveats. “If someone is dealing with low energy, my initial…