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Done in a weekend – the $12.5bn LA Lakers sale that shocked the NBA
The Los Angeles Lakers’ controlling stake has been sold for a reported $12.5bn (£9.3bn) to an investor group led by Josh Kushner and former Disney chief executive Bob Iger, in a deal agreed over a single weekend. Subject to NBA approval, it would be the most expensive reported sale of a sports team, highlighting the…
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Resurfaced WNBA post shows league celebrating males who stole wins from female athletes
A resurfaced 2021 WNBA social-media post has drawn criticism after it celebrated transgender athletes Andraya Yearwood and Terry Miller. The article argues that the post contrasts with the league’s current uncertainty over whether biological males should be eligible for women’s professional basketball, making it part of a wider debate about transgender participation in women’s sport.…
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The Women’s National Basketball Association can’t define a ‘woman,’ and it’s beyond shameful
The article criticises the WNBA’s response to a debate over transgender participation and changing-room access in women’s basketball. It argues that the league has delayed taking a clear position after former NBA players reportedly declared for the draft, framing this as a failure to protect female athletes and girls. According to the article, the WNBA…
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Moment ‘hundreds of tonnes’ of rock crash down onto beach metres away from sunbathers
A large cliff fall at Budleigh Salterton in Devon sent rocks and boulders crashing onto a beach close to sunbathers, narrowly avoiding beachgoers. The incident highlights the continuing danger posed by unstable coastal cliffs, particularly during busy summer periods. The collapse occurred on Saturday, 26 July, and an eyewitness estimated that thousands of tonnes of…
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Comedian declares Hugh Laurie ‘can’t be canceled’ as actor comes to Sophie Cunningham’s defense
Actor Hugh Laurie has defended WNBA player Sophie Cunningham in the debate over transgender participation in women’s sport, according to the article. A comedian also supported Laurie, arguing that the actor “can’t be cancelled”, highlighting the continued public disagreement over eligibility rules in female competitions. The article says Laurie rejected the idea of biological males…
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Women’s sports media outlet backs trans athletes, then avoids questions from reporter who disagrees
A women-focused sports media company with around one million newsletter subscribers states that transgender athletes should be allowed to compete according to their gender identity. The article says the outlet later avoided questions from a reporter who disagreed with that position, framing the episode as part of the wider dispute over transgender inclusion in women’s…
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Clueless WNBA attacks ‘bad-faith’ fans who don’t want biological men ruining women’s sports
The article criticises the WNBA’s response to debate over transgender participation in women’s basketball, portraying the league as avoiding a clear position. It says a WNBA task force has continued discussions on the issue while the league and players’ union emphasise concerns about hostility and discrimination. According to the article, the WNBA provided an update…
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Russell Westbrook retires after 18 wild NBA seasons, leaving behind one of basketball’s craziest careers
Russell Westbrook has announced his retirement from the NBA after 18 seasons, ending a career defined by intense, high-energy play and a distinctive competitive style. The 37-year-old revealed the decision in a farewell video posted on X, signalling the end of one of modern basketball’s most memorable careers. The announcement was made on Wednesday and…
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Sophie Cunningham vs DiJonai Carrington: How two ex-football players collided in the ‘privilege’ debate
A confrontation between WNBA players Sophie Cunningham and DiJonai Carrington escalated a wider online argument about race and privilege. Carrington was ejected after striking Cunningham in the face during Saturday’s game, and a subsequent social-media post referring to “white privilege” intensified the debate. The article frames the incident as the culmination of months of conflict…
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LeBron James’ 76ers debut set for blockbuster Knicks showdown at MSG
LeBron James is due to make his Philadelphia 76ers debut against the defending NBA champions, the New York Knicks, at Madison Square Garden. The opening-night fixture is a high-profile start to the 2026–27 NBA season, pairing one of basketball’s biggest names with a major rivalry-stage venue. The game is scheduled for 20 October at 7…