Is LeBron James less interested in a return to the Cavaliers than we thought?

An interesting piece of information got lost in the drama surrounding LeBron James saying he doesn’t like playing in Memphis. Apparently, Cleveland is on that list, too. It makes you wonder if James just gave us a clue about his future. Let’s rewind. On a recent appearance of “Bob Does Sports,” James talked about Milwaukee and Memphis as NBA road cities that he doesn’t enjoy visiting. His comments about Memphis, in particular, sparked significant backlash. At Lakers practice on Saturday in Dallas, he was asked if he wanted to clarify them. “I said Milwaukee as well,” James said. “I’m 41…

Why Fernando Mendoza won’t attend 2026 NFL Draft

The man of the hour will be leaving Roger Goodell high and dry. Fernando Mendoza, a slam dunk to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft by the Las Vegas Raiders later this month, will not be in attendance to hear his name called in Pittsburgh…

Apple hits snags on K foldable iPhone ahead of planned debut: report

Apple has reportedly hit unexpected snags in early testing of its first-ever, $2,000 foldable iPhone — forcing engineers to grapple with issues that are “more complex” and time-consuming than originally anticipated, according to a report. Shares of Apple slid as much as 5.1% on Tuesday after Nikkei Asia cited people…

Samsung is discontinuing its texting app, urges users to switch to Google Messages

NEW YORK — Samsung is saying goodbye to its namesake texting app, at least for United States customers. According to an end-of-service announcement published on the tech giant’s US support website, Samsung Messages will be discontinued in July. Impacted owners of Samsung smartphones and other gadgets are being asked to switch to…

Hard-partying California college kids are given reprieve under new law

California public universities will be required to offer students who overdose a path to treatment — giving them the option of rehab or drug education before facing discipline. Assembly Bill 602 (AB 602) was passed and signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom last October and will take effect across…

How  bags of Doritos triggered a billion-dollar disaster for PepsiCo

Executives at PepsiCo waited too long to slash prices on its $7-a-bag snacks — including Doritos, Cheetos and Lay’s — costing the company billions, according to a report. The company announced in February that it would cut prices on some of its best-selling junk food after years of hikes that…

Iranian American Dem pushes wild plot to impeach Pete Hegseth and push cabinet to remove Trump —  in the middle of Iran war 

WASHINGTON — A House Democrat vowed to furnish articles of impeachment against Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, whom she bashed as the “chief enabler” of President Trump’s “insane military action against Iran.” Rep. Yassamin Ansari (D-Ariz.), the first Iranian-American Democrat elected to Congress, raged against Trump for his jaw-dropping threats to…

Bill Ackman launches B bid for Taylor Swift’s label Universal Music

Bill Ackman has unveiled a cash-and-stock bid for Universal Music Group valuing the music giant at roughly $65 billion — sending its shares soaring. The proposal by Ackman’s hedge fund Pershing Square Capital Management values the music giant, which counts Taylor Swift, Drake and Lady Gaga on its roster of…

Kim Caldwell’s Tennessee roster decimated by transfers after ugly season

Tennessee’s women’s basketball program is in tatters. Long gone are the days of Pat Summit leading the Lady Volunteers to national championships and consistent contention. Current head coach Kim Caldwell now barely has a roster after her second season at the helm, with all eight players with remaining eligibility entering…

UnitedHealth stock surges after Medicare Advantage rate boost

UnitedHealth Group shares surged more than 8% after federal regulators unveiled a stronger-than-expected Medicare Advantage payment increase, delivering relief to the health insurance giant and the broader managed-care sector. The stock jumped from its Monday close of $281.41 to above $305 in intraday trading following the announcement by the Centers…

NHL fan gives birth at Edmonton Oilers game

A woman gave birth on the seventh floor of Rogers Place as the Edmonton Oilers hosted the Las Vegas Knights in Alberta, Canada on Saturday. Oilers play-by-play announcer Jack Michaels announced the baby’s birth on the Sportsnet broadcast before the start of the third period. “Breaking news: We have word…

ESPN laying off 30 employees after ‘unexpected revenue dip’

ESPN will carry out cuts to nearly 30 employees in the coming weeks, primarily in off-camera departments, John Ourand of Puck Media reports. The latest round of layoffs is partly due to the World Wide Leader’s carriage dispute with YouTube TV, which caused an “unexpected revenue dip last fall.” ESPN’s…

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