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☆ Vince McMahon, embattled former CEO of WWE, sued for allegedly enabling sexual abuse
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-24 | by ( John Towfighi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Baltimore CNN —A new lawsuit alleges Vince McMahon knowingly enabled the sexual exploitation of children by a WWE employee in the 1980s. As early as 1992, New York Post columnist Phil Mushnick wrote about Phillips’ alleged abuse of Ring Boys at the WWE. The lawsuit alleges McMahon was aware of Phillips’ abuse of the children. Phillips would often film his sexual abuse of the underage Ring Boys on video camera, the lawsuit alleges. WWE founder Vince McMahon resigned from the WWE and its parent company TKO as executive chairman and board of directors following allegations of sexual assault in a Connecticut lawsuit.

Persons: Vince McMahon, ”, McMahon, Linda McMahon, Melvin Phillips , Jr, “ Phillips, “, Phillips, Jessica Rosenberg, Phil Mushnick, Phillips ’, ” Rosenberg, Mushnick, John, —, Philips, Janel Grant, John Moore, Donald Trump’s, Rita Chatterton Organizations: Baltimore CNN, WWE, Holdings, Boys, Small Business Administration, Street Locations: New York, Baltimore County , Maryland, Stamford , Connecticut, Connecticut

☆ Top 45 MLB free agents for 2024-25 with contract predictions, team fits: Will Soto get $600M+?
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-24 | by ( Jim Bowden | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +48 min

MLB free agency is almost here so it’s time for my annual ranking of the top free agents with contract predictions and the best team fits for each player. Best team fits: Dodgers, Yankees, Mets, Diamondbacks, Red SoxSalary comps: NoneContract prediction: Minor-league contract4. Several teams have early interest in Walker, with the Astros and Mariners being the best early team fits. Best team fits: Padres, Rangers, Dodgers, Orioles, Guardians, MetsSalary comps: N/AContract prediction: None at this time19. Best team fits: Yankees, Mariners, Diamondbacks, BrewersSalary comps: Anthony Rizzo (2 years, $40M); Josh Bell (2 years, $33M)Contract prediction: 1 year, $15 million42.

Persons: Juan Soto, Corbin Burnes, Blake Snell, Max Fried, Roki Sasaki, Pete Alonso, Anthony Santander, Christian Walker, Alex Bregman, I’ve, He’s, Aaron Judge, Bobby Witt Jr, Soto, Mike Trout, Mookie Betts, Cy Young, Burnes, Stephen Strasburg, Jacob deGrom, Aaron Nola, Roki, Sasaki, he’s, Gerrit Cole, Cole, Cole won’t, Will, Brett Davis, They’ll, Carlos Rodón, Patrick Corbin, Tyler Glasnow, Pete, Matt Olson, Nolan Arenado, Kris Bryant, Carlos Correa, George Springer, Matt Chapman, Nolan Arenado’s, Dana Brown, Xander Bogaerts, Snell, —, José Berríos, Sonny Gray, Freddy Peralta, Peralta, Anthony, Shohei Ohtani, Tommy Gilligan, Brandon Nimmo, Willy Adames, Corey Seager, Andrew Friedman, Adames, Dansby Swanson, Javier Báez, Trevor Story, Marcell Ozuna, Ozuna, Walker, Paul Goldschmidt, Anthony Rizzo, Cody Bellinger, Cody Bellinger didn’t, Bellinger, Nick Castellanos, Kyle Schwarber, Shane Bieber, Tommy John, Bieber, Sean Manaea, Brad Penner, Manaea, Hyun Jin Ryu, Eduardo Rodriguez, Chris Bassitt, Miles Mikolas, Jack Flaherty, Flaherty, NL Cy Young, Lance McCullers Jr, Mitch Keller, Pablo López, Kyle Hendricks, Tomoyuki Sugano, Sugano, Michael Wacha, Jameson Taillon, Jon Gray, Nathan Eovaldi, Seth Lugo, Teoscar Hernández, Jayne Kamin, Teoscar, Hernández, Starling Marte, Jorge Soler, Walker Buehler, Buehler, Tanner Scott, Raisel Iglesias, Robert Suarez, Jurickson, Profar, Mitch Haniger, Lourdes Gurriel Jr, Michael Conforto, Eugenio Suárez, Suárez, Chris Taylor, Max Muncy, Jordan Montgomery, Wasserman, Ken Kendrick, Montgomery doesn’t, Seong Kim, Mike Shildt, Kim, J.P, Crawford, Jeff McNeil, Nico Hoerner, Orlando Arcia, Gleyber Torres, Torres, Tyler O’Neill, Bob DeChiara, Cody Bellinger —, O’Neill, Andrew Benintendi, Ian Happ, Yusei Kikuchi, Kikuchi, Tyler Anderson, Brandon Lowe, Lowe, Brandon Drury, Jorge Polanco, Nick Martinez, Martinez, Charlie Morton, Frankie Montas, Joc Pederson, Rhys Hoskins, Mitch Garver, Justin Turner, Charlie Blackmon, Carlos Estévez, Gregory Fisher, Estévez, Dave Dombrowski, Jeff Hoffman, Kendall Graveman, José Alvarado, Joe Jiménez, Ryan Pressly, Taylor Rogers, Luis Severino, Zach Eflin, Lucas Gioloto, Marcus Stroman, Reynaldo López, Jose Quintana, Tyler Mahle, Blake Treinen, Emilio Pagán, Wandy Peralta, Alex Verdugo, Mark Canha, Manuel Margot, Hunter Renfroe, Jose Iglesias, Chris Sale, Iglesias, Isiah Kiner, Miguel Rojas, Goldschmidt, Josh Bell, Hoskins, Hoffman, Matt Strahm, Chris Martin, Matthew Boyd, Boyd, Lance Lynn, Kyle Gibson, Clay Holmes, Luke Weaver, Dan Goldfarb, Mary DeCicco, Daniel Shirey Organizations: MLB, eventual, The Athletic, Baseball, OF, Boras, Yankees, American League, New York, Blue Jays, Dodgers, Phillies, Rangers, Nationals, Mets, Orioles, Red Sox, Chiba Lotte Marines, NPB, Diamondbacks, Angels, Kansas City, Braves, FIP, Star, Mariners, Astros, Giants, Rockies, Cardinals, Cy Young, Brewers, Milwaukee, Anthony Santander, RF, Santander, Reds, Adames, Rays, Cubs, Pirates, Cy, Guardians, Padres, Tigers, NL Cy, Twins, Yomiuri Giants, of Famers, Royals, Excel, Marlins, NL, The Diamondbacks, Montgomery, Sox, Tampa Bay, White Sox, Atlanta, Talent Sports, Apex, Athletics, Getty Locations: Bronx, Japan, New York, Houston, Walker, Seattle, Bledsoe, Tampa, Philadelphia, Fiume

☆ World Series ticket prices are the second-highest ever—a Yankees home game could run you nearly $5,000
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-24 | by ( Mike Winters | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Tickets for the 2024 World Series between the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers — two iconic franchises with deep histories and star-studded lineups — come with the kind of premium price tags you'd expect from teams in the biggest U.S. markets. The average price for a World Series ticket in the secondary market is $3,887, according to ticket reseller TicketIQ. The teams — which sport two of the three highest payrolls in the league — are meeting in the World Series for the first time since 1981, marking their 12th championship series matchup. Average prices for home games in New York and Los Angeles are $4,875 and $3,146, respectively — the second- and third-highest average home game prices since 2010. The lowest price available for the series on TicketIQ is $1,156 for Game 2 in Los Angeles.

Persons: Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge, — Organizations: New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, Dodgers, Yankees, All Locations: New York, Los Angeles

The CNBC Sport videocast brings you interviews with the biggest names in the business. In episode 1, CNBC's Alex Sherman sits down with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver. They discuss the league's breakup with media rights partner TNT, what key changes could come to the court in the years ahead and how best to grow the WNBA's revenue. Watch the full conversation above, and sign up to receive future editions of the CNBC Sport newsletter straight to your inbox.

Persons: CNBC's Alex Sherman, Adam Silver Organizations: CNBC, videocast, NBA, TNT

☆ How the Dodgers went from Brooklyn’s darling to Los Angeles’ colossus
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-24 | by ( Jamie Barton | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

There was a time, though, when any Yankees player on his way to face the Dodgers could have walked. O’Malley could not fathom that the Brooklyn Dodgers would move to Queens, so instead he set about moving the team to Los Angeles. Brooklyn Dodgers officials and employees pose in front of the club's plane at La Guardia in New York, before taking off for Los Angeles on October 23, 1957. Speaking to the New York Times in 2007, the Dodgers’ ex-general manager Buzzie Bavasi remembered that the franchise’s front office held a vote on whether to move. Six months later, the Los Angeles Dodgers played their first ever game, beating the San Francisco Giants 6-5 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

Persons: Gleyber Torres, Long, Shohei Ohtani, Clayton Kershaw, Fernando Valenzuela, Charles Byrne, Byrne, Joseph Doyle, Ferdinand “ Gus ” Abell, George Washington, Bob Caruthers, Dave Orr, Dave Foutz, American Association –, – Byrne, Louis, ‘, Willard Mullin, “, ”, Emmett, Willie ”, Joe Hutcheson, Sam Leslie, Dan Taylor, Johnny Frederick, Walter Beck, Jackie Robinson, –, Walter O’Malley, Robert Moses, WNBA’s New York Liberty –, Moses, O’Malley, Buzzie Bavasi, Horace Stoneham, Shohei, Megan Briggs, Aaron Judge, Pee Wee Reese, Joe DiMaggio Organizations: CNN, New York Yankees, Yankees, Dodgers, New York Clipper, Brooklyn Dodgers, Big spenders Baseball, Grays, Base Ball Association, Camden Merritts, American Association, National League, Cleveland Blues, The New York Times, ”, New York Mets, Louis Browns, Brooklyn, NL, Trolley Dodgers, Ebbets Field, Barclays Center –, NBA’s Brooklyn Nets, WNBA’s New York Liberty, Los Angeles . Brooklyn Dodgers, La Guardia, Braves, New York Times, New York Giants, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Francisco Giants, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, WNBA, The Dodgers, Miami Marlins, MLB Locations: Brooklyn, Washington, Long, Atlantic, Flatbush, Queens, Los Angeles, La, New York, Boston, Milwaukee, San Francisco

President Donald Trump did nothing but show respect to my family & Vanessa. In fact, I voted for President Trump today,” she posted. He said Trump showed the family respect by "standing against the military complex" and supporting the Guillén family. "They didn't want to get to the bottom of the investigation, and President Trump brought awareness to that, and he didn't have to do that," Muniz said. She represents the very best of the Mexican American and Latino community.”

Persons: Donald Trump, Vanessa Guillén, Trump, Mark Meadows, Alex Pfeiffer, Mayra Guillén, ”, Natalie Khawam, Khawam, Pfeiffer, Guillén, Fort, Vanessa Guillen, Joe Biden, Joaquin Castro, “ Trump, ” Trump, Gonzalo Curiel’s, Curiel, Hurricane Maria, Kamala Harris, Artemio Muniz, Mayra, Muniz, Jason Villalba, he’s, “, ’ ”, Villalba, Trumper, ” Villalba, Domingo Garcia, Harris, Garcia, LULAC, Felix Longoria, Hector P, Rep, Sylvia Garcia, Vanessa, ” Garcia Organizations: Trump, Atlantic, White, NBC News, Army, Kabul Gold Star, League of United Latin American, LULAC, The, U.S, District, Trump University, Hurricane, NBC, Federation of Hispanic Republicans, Texas GOP, Texas Hispanic Public Policy Foundation, Republican, American GI, Mexican Locations: Afghanistan, Fort Hood, Cavazos, Texas, U.S, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Mexican American, American, Three Rivers , Texas, South Texas, Mexican

“It’s incredible,” Payton II told NBC News. One might be Payton II, the son of longtime Seattle SuperSonics star Gary Payton, a member of the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team. Golden State faced Los Angeles twice in the preseason, and Payton II made sure to go over to the younger James pregame to offer a few words of advice. Rarely do players with those statistics get drafted by an NBA team, but the Lakers took Bronny in the second round with the 55th overall pick. That idea of feeling undeserving is something Payton II experienced growing up.

Persons: Gary Payton II, Bronny James, —, — LeBron James, ” Payton, “, Payton II, Gary Payton, James, LeBron James wasn’t, Payton, Larry Nance Jr, Nance Jr, ”, don’t, Jett Howard, Juwan Howard, ” Howard, It’s, Martin, Star Kenyon Martin, Bronny, ” Martin, I’m, LeBron, Hey, ’ ” Nance Jr, Anthony Davis, JJ Redick, won’t Organizations: ANGELES, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, NBC News, Seattle SuperSonics, Golden State, Los Angeles, Sierra Canyon High School, USC, Trojans, NBA, Lakers, Atlanta Hawks, ” Orlando Magic, ” 76ers, K.J, G League, Warriors Locations: Las Vegas, Sierra, Southern California, Los Angeles

☆ WNBA Finals Game 5 draws highest viewership in 25 years
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-23 | by ( Jake Piazza | Jason Is A Digital Rotation Program Associate For Cnbc. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

The fifth game of this year’s WNBA Finals between the Minnesota Lynx and the New York Liberty was the most-viewed WNBA finals game in 25 years across all networks, according to ESPN, citing Nielsen data. The National Football League’s “Sunday Night Football” and Major League Baseball’s National League Championship Series aired at the same time. Viewership across the entire WNBA Finals series more than doubled compared to last year, a continuation of the growing popularity of the WNBA and women’s sports more broadly. Minnesota Lynx forward Bridget Carleton drives against New York Liberty forward Jonquel Jones in Game 5 of the WNBA Finals. The impressive viewership caps off a WNBA season that saw viewership, engagement and attendance up across the board.

Persons: Bridget Carleton, Jonquel Jones, Pamela Smith Organizations: Minnesota Lynx, New York Liberty, ESPN, Nielsen, League Baseball’s National, WNBA, Lynx, Liberty, National Basketball, CNBC, Golden State, Basketball Players, CBA, Associated Press

☆ Former Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela, who inspired 'Fernandomania,' dead at 63
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-23 | by ( The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +8 min

LOS ANGELES — Fernando Valenzuela, the Mexican-born phenom for the Los Angeles Dodgers who inspired “Fernandomania” while winning the NL Cy Young Award and Rookie of the Year in 1981, has died. Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela at Dodger Stadium, in Los Angeles, circa 1981. George Rose / Getty Images fileHis performances created the delirium known as “Fernandomania” among Dodgers fans. Nicknamed “El Toro” by the fans, Valenzuela had an unorthodox and memorable pitching motion that included looking skyward at the apex of each windup. The Dodgers named Valenzuela as part of the “Legends of Dodger Baseball” in 2019 and inducted him into the team’s Ring of Honor in 2023.

Persons: Fernando Valenzuela, phenom, “ Fernandomania ”, NL Cy Young, Rob Manfred, Valenzuela, Rushmore, ” Stan Kasten, “, ” Manfred, Fernando, ”, Jerry Reuss, Cy Young, George Rose, “ Fernando ”, Valenzuela’s, Vin Scully, “ El Toro, Bobby Castillo, Mike Scioscia, Mike Brito, Quintana Roo, Fernando Jr, Ricky, Linda, Maria Organizations: ANGELES, Los Angeles Dodgers, NL Cy, Dodgers, New York Yankees, Baseball, Dodger, Baseball Hall of Fame, Major League Baseball, MLB, Houston Astros, St, Louis Cardinals, of Fame, California Angels, Baltimore Orioles, Philadelphia Phillies, San Diego Padres, Mexican Central League, California League, Sports Illustrated, White, NL, Mexican Professional Baseball Hall of Fame, Mexican League, Dodger Baseball ”, Tigres, Chicago White Sox Locations: Mexican, Los Angeles, Cooperstown, Mexico, Etchohuaquila, Sonora, U.S, Spanish, Valenzuela

☆ Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa practices for first time since suffering another concussion
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-23 | by ( Wayne Sterling | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa returned to practice Wednesday for the first time since suffering another concussion in the game against the Buffalo Bills last month. Dolphins’ star wide receiver, Tyreek Hill, was very excited, saying having Tagovailoa back almost made him cry. “Just having him in the lineup, having him call the plays, having him direct the offense, just hearing his voice. Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel was asked before practice Wednesday why Tagovailoa was placed on the reserve/Injured list if the quarterback said he was symptom-free. “During this stretch where he hasn’t been on the field, he’s in a more powerful place with the team,” McDaniel said.

Persons: Tua Tagovailoa, Tagovailoa, Tyreek, Hill, ” Hill, “, …, ” Tagovailoa, it’s, Raheem Mostert, I’ve, ” Mostert, Damar Hamlin, Mike McDaniel, ” McDaniel, ”, McDaniel, hasn’t Organizations: CNN — Miami Dolphins, Buffalo Bills, Dolphins, NFL, Arizona Cardinals, Hard, CNN, NFL Players Association

☆ Judge, Ohtani and a dream World Series matchup: Could this be MLB’s Magic and Bird?
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-23 | by ( Jayson Stark | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +20 min

It isn’t just that the two likely MVPs are playing in this World Series, which begins Friday at Dodger Stadium. It isn’t just that two of the most formidable you-need-to-buy-their-jersey dollar/yen machines of modern times are playing in this World Series. But everything he has done has led him to this moment, to this week, to this World Series. It’s to play in a World Series as a Yankee and do whatever he can to leave people — his people — with a World Series memory for a lifetime. Will it be enough to fulfill Dave Roberts’ prediction that there will be more eyeballs on this World Series around the world than ever before?

Persons: Steph, Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Aaron Judge, —, let’s, We’ve, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, ”, Jerry Hairston Jr, Hairston, you’ll, Ohtani, “ I’m, “ They’re, Daniel Shirey, Shohei Ohtani, he’s, Ty Cobb, Ted Williams, Dave Roberts, He’s, David Dermer, Aaron Judge’s, it’s, Don Mattingly, Randy Levine, “, Levine, ” Levine, we’ve, Aaron Boone, Ronald Martinez, ’ MVPs, Miguel Cabrera, Buster Posey, Johnny Bench, Boog Powell, Joe Morgan, Fred Lynn, Thurman Munson, Mike Schmidt, George Brett 1988, Kirk Gibson, Jose Canseco, Stan Musial, Mickey Mantle, Henry Aaron, Bob Gibson, Denny McLain, George Brett, Vincent Carchietta, Lou Gehrig, Mel Ott, Joe DiMaggio, Duke Snider, Kirby Lee, There’s, Mantle, Roger Maris …, NFL LeBron James, Steph Curry, Magic, Michael Jordan, Wilt Chamberlain, Bill Russell, Patrick Mahomes, Brady, John Elway, Brett Favre, Joe Montana, Terry Bradshaw, Roger Staubach, Joe Namath, Johnny Unitas, Judge isn’t Lebron, Steph Brian Anderson, Brian Anderson, Giancarlo Stanton, Emmanuel Clase, ” Anderson, Wouldn’t, Anderson, Tiger Woods, Ohtani …, LeBron James, Jerry Rice, “ You’re, “ It’s, Dan Goldfarb, Dustin Bradford Organizations: NBA, Dodgers, Yankees, Dodger, Mets, Citi, —, Rosenthal, Giants, Padres, Monday, Yankee, National League, American League, Reds, Red, Munson’s Yankees, Baseball, . Dodgers, NFL, Super, Turner Sports, Major League Baseball, Tiger, Kansas City, Royals, titans Locations: Starkville, West, San Diego, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Cleveland

☆ NFL Week 7 takeaways: AFC juggernauts rounding into form? What next for Browns after Watson injury? Lost season for 49ers?
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-23 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

CNN —There was plenty for fans to get their teeth stuck into in Week 7 of the 2024 NFL season. They are the only remaining undefeated team in the NFL after overcoming their recent rivals, the San Francisco 49ers, on Sunday. All-in-all, after seven weeks of the NFL season, the AFC is heating up with multiple potential superpowers really kicking into gear. And things went from bad to worse on Sunday when starting quarterback Deshaun Watson suffered a season-ending injury. On Monday, Browns head coach Kevin Stefanksi confirmed that Watson had suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon, ending the quarterback’s season.

Persons: Patrick Mahomes, CJ Stroud, Nico Collins, Stroud, Morry Gash, Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry, Josh Allen, Amari Cooper, Justin Fields, Russell Wilson, Wilson, Mike Tomlin, Matt Freed, Deshaun Watson, Watson, Kevin Stefanksi, David Richard, Watson –, –, Jameis Winston, Myles Garrett, ”, ” Garrett, “, ” Watson, Sue Ogrocki, Winston, Dorian Thompson, Robinson, Bailey Zappe, Kyle Shanahan, Andy Reid’s, Shanahan, Christian McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk, Brock Purdy, Eakin Howard, AP Shanahan, Aiyuk, Samuel, ” Samuel, “ It’s, “ I’m, ” Shanahan, Cary Edmondson Organizations: CNN, National Football League, AFC, Super Bowl, Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, Chiefs, Houston Texans, Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Pittsburgh Steelers, Texans, Houston, Green Bay Packers, NFL, Ravens, Bills, Steelers, New York Jets, Pittsburgh, Browns, Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Bengals, Bengals, 49ers, NFC, Kansas City, San Francisco, Seattle Seahawks, San, Super, Thursday Denver Broncos, New Orleans Saints Sunday New England Patriots, Jacksonville Jaguars Seattle Seahawks, Atlanta Falcons Tennessee Titans, Buffalo Bills Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns Houston Texans, Green Bay Packers Miami Dolphins, Indianapolis Colts Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings Philadelphia Eagles, New York Giants Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Rams Carolina Panthers, Washington Commanders Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers New York Jets, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Los Angeles Chargers, Arizona Cardinals Locations: London, Houston, Buffalo, Cleveland, Ohio, San, San Francisco, Kansas City

☆ I went to an Ivy League college. The education alone wasn't worth the price tag, but the special privileges I now have are priceless.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-23 | by ( Santiago Barraza Lopez | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

But being an Ivy League alum has granted me special access to job fairs and other privileges. Compared to my undergrad education in Mexico, I don't feel that my Ivy League professors' skills fully justified paying three times as much in tuition. The extracurricular aspect: Campus and activitiesAn important part of the Ivy League experience is what's offered outside the classroom. I was once on a date, and that person's interest suddenly and drastically changed when they found out about my Ivy League degree. There's one thing that is guaranteed in your journey through an Ivy League degree: networking.

Persons: —, I'm Organizations: Ivy League, Service, Columbia University, Business Locations: Columbia, Mexico, London

☆ Champions League: Vinícius Jr. nets hat-trick as Real Madrid makes stunning comeback over Borussia Dortmund
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-23 | by ( Ben Church | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —There is just something about Real Madrid and the Champions League. “We spoke calmly about how to change things in the second half. The goal sent fans inside the Santiago Bernabéu into a frenzy as Madrid began to click into action. “These three goals will help him towards the next Ballon d’Or.”Villa remains unbeatenElsewhere, Aston Villa maintained its perfect start to the Champions League campaign. Aston Villa remains unbeaten in the Champions League after winning all three of its games so far.

Persons: Blancos, Donyell Malen, Jamie Gittens, ”, Carlo Ancelotti, Susana Vera, Antonio Rüdiger, –, Lucas Vázquez, Ballon, allon, e nergy., ilan, abbe Organizations: CNN, Real Madrid, Champions League, Borussia Dortmund, Dortmund, Brazilian, Reuters, Madrid Locations: Spanish, Madrid, ” Madrid, Santiago

☆ Lakers superstar LeBron James, son Bronny set to play together in historic first
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-22 | by ( Andrew Greif | Andrew Greif Is A Freelance Sports Journalist. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

Welcome to the NBA, Bronny James. With the age-defying act of LeBron James now reaching a 22nd season, tying the league record for longest career with Vince Carter, James has played for so long that in June the Lakers drafted his oldest son, Bronny, 20. Though Lakers coach J.J. Redick told reporters Monday that a plan to play LeBron and Bronny together had not been finalized and Bronny James said he did not know whether he would actually play against Minnesota, there is clearly an expectation of history surrounding the season opener. “So, that’s what’s going to be cool about it.”“Only two families to do it,” Bronny James told reporters Monday when he was asked about the Griffeys. “I feel like my confidence, I feel like that’s the biggest thing for me right now,” he told reporters after the preseason finale in San Francisco.

Persons: Bronny James, LeBron James, Vince Carter, James, Bronny, —, Redick, LeBron, Ken Griffey Jr, “, ” Griffey, that’s what’s, ” Bronny James, ”, Bronny James ’, — Bronny Organizations: NBA, Lakers, Minnesota Timberwolves, J.J, Minnesota, Major League Baseball, Southern, Southern California — Locations: San Francisco, Southern California

Major League Soccer scored several regular season records, including for attendance and sponsorship, thanks in part to international superstar Lionel Messi — and corporate strategy. Each match during the 2024 season averaged 23,234 attendees, the highest ever for the regular season. Last year, the MLS’s Inter Miami signed Messi, which caused a surge in attendance, jersey and other product sales, and overall fanbase engagement. The league signed 18 new sponsorship partners this season between the MLS and Soccer United Marketing (SUM), the commercial arm of the MLS. Viewership data isn’t available for MLS Season Pass, but Apple executives have said on public calls that the audience has risen since Messi joined the league.

Persons: Lionel Messi —, Messi, Luis Suárez, Lionel Messi, Chris Arjoon, Chris McGowan, McGowan, “, ” Organizations: Major League Soccer, MLS, Inter, New, Getty, National Basketball Association, MLS’s Inter Miami, Messi, Inter Miami, U.S ., New York Red Bulls, Soccer United, Messi’s Inter Miami, Adidas, YouTube, North, Apple Locations: AFP, Instagram, North American, U.S

☆ Harvey Weinstein diagnosed with cancer and LeBron could make NBA history with son Bronny: Morning Rundown
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-22 | by ( Elizabeth Robinson | Elizabeth Robinson Is A Newsletter Editor For Nbc News | Based In Los Angeles. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +9 min

And LeBron James and his son Bronny could make NBA history tonight. LeBron James and son Bronny set to mark an NBA firstLeBron James talks to his son, Bronny James during the Los Angeles Lakers' preseason game against the Golden State Warriors on Oct. 18. While fans are in for months of exciting matchups, one of the season’s most anticipated moments could come tonight, during the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. It’s possible LeBron James, entering his record-tying 22nd season, will play alongside his oldest son Bronny James — a first in NBA regular-season history. Read more about Bronny James’ potential NBA debut.

Persons: Harris, Harvey Weinstein, LeBron James, Bronny, Adek Berry, Xi Jinping, Kamala Harris, Joe Biden, ”, Brian Wong, Donald Trump, Jia Qingguo, Wong, Jia, Trump, ➡️ Trump, McDonald’s, ➡️, Usha Vance, JD Vance’s, Elon Musk, Tim Sheehy, hasn’t, Andrew Kelly, Weinstein, Bronny James, Ezra Shaw, Bronny James —, Andrew Greif, 🏀, ronny o, ake, ronny, akers, deb, Tex, sy, mak, Dod, gam, tod Organizations: U.S, Trump, Getty, University of Hong Kong’s, Contemporary, School of International Studies, Peking University, “, ➡️, Democratic, White, NBC, Republican, NBA, Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors, Minnesota Timberwolves, e, pla Locations: China, U.S, AFP, Beijing, Contemporary China, Taiwan, Trump, Montana, New York, York

☆ TGL: Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s high-tech indoor golf league to tee off in January
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-22 | by ( Jack Bantock | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —TGL, the high-tech indoor golf league spearheaded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, is set to tee off at last on January 7, 2025, after a schedule was released Monday. The January 7 curtain-raiser sees New York Golf Club, headlined by two-time major champion Xander Schauffele, take on The Bay Golf Club. 3 McIlroy will first be in action on matchday four when his Boston Common Golf side competes against Woods’ team. Norway’s Viktor Hovland and American LIV Golf star Bryson DeChambeau are the other two members of the top-10 not present in the league. Spain’s Jon Rahm had been slated to compete but withdrew last November, and the following month joined LIV Golf – none of whom’s players feature in TGL.

Persons: CNN — TGL, Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, –, Woods, McIlroy –, McIlroy, Mike Ehrmann, Serena, Venus Williams, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Steph Curry, Xander Schauffele, Rickie Fowler, Cameron Young, Matt Fitzpatrick, Sweden’s Ludvig Åberg, Min Woo Lee, Ireland’s Shane Lowry, Wyndham Clark, Justin Thomas, Patrick Cantlay, Billy Horschel, Lucas Glover, “, ” Woods, Paul Ellis, TMRW, Scottie Scheffler, Norway’s Viktor Hovland, LIV, Bryson DeChambeau, Spain’s Jon Rahm, Hideki Matsuyama, Keegan Bradley, Adam Scott, Max Homa, Tom Kim, Kevin Kisner, Los Angeles Golf Club Collin Morikawa, Sahith Theegala, Justin Rose, Tommy Fleetwood, Ludvig Åberg, Shane Lowry Organizations: CNN, PGA, ESPN, TMRW Sports –, Getty, NBA, Liverpool, Fenway Sports Group, Golf Club, Golf, Schauffele, Atlanta, Boston, Tiger, Los Angeles Golf Club, New York Golf, New York GC, Los Angeles GC, Jupiter, Los Angeles, GC, New York, Boston Common Locations: Florida, Palm Beach, New, Scotland, AFP, TGL, USA, Northern Ireland, Japan, Australia, South Korea, England, Sweden, Ireland

☆ MLS attendance and sponsorship revenue hit regular season records
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-22 | by ( Lillian Rizzo | Chris Hawes | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Lionel Messi of Inter Miami competes during a friendly match between Inter Miami and Newell's Old Boys at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on February 15, 2024. Major League Soccer scored several regular season records, including for attendance and sponsorship, thanks in part to international super star Lionel Messi — and corporate strategy. Nearly 11.5 million people attended MLS matches during the regular season — which ended this past weekend — the most in its history, according to data from the league. Each match during the 2024 season averaged 23,234 attendees, the highest ever for the regular season. Last year, MLS' Inter Miami signed Messi, which caused a surge in attendance, jersey and other product sales, and overall fanbase engagement.

Persons: Lionel Messi, Lionel Messi —, Messi, Luis Suárez Organizations: Inter Miami, Major League Soccer, MLS, National Basketball Association, Messi, U.S . Locations: Fort Lauderdale , Florida

☆ Five NBA rookies to watch this season: Zach Edey, Bronny James and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-22 | by ( Johannes Sasay-Wada | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

Here are five NBA rookie storylines to watch in 2024-25. Zach Edey, center, Memphis GrizzliesThe first thing you will notice about Canadian rookie Zach Edey is his formidable size, measuring in at 7-foot-4-inches and 305 pounds. Jared McCain, guard, Philadelphia 76ersOne of the highest profile rookies entering the league this season, former Duke guard Jared McCain has become a social media sensation due to his larger-than-life personality. Bronny James, guard, Los Angeles LakersBronny James comes into the NBA as one of the most scrutinized second round picks of all time. This is because his father is four-time MVP and NBA champion LeBron James, as well as the league’s all-time leading scorer.

Persons: Zach Edey, Edey, Trevor Ruszkowski, Myles Turner, Ja, Jared McCain, McCain, Bill Streicher, Duke, Tyrese Maxey, Maxey, Joel Embiid, Paul George, Rob Dillingham, Anthony Edwards, Vincent Carchietta, Dillingham, Stephon, Victor Wembanyama, Eric Gay, of Famer Chris Paul, Gregg Popovich, Paul, Pop –, Bronny James, James, LeBron James, LeBron, Bronny James dribbles, Cary Edmondson, Bronny, JJ Redick – Organizations: CNN, NBA, Summer League, Memphis Grizzlies, Purdue, UConn, Naismith, Basketball, USA, NCAA, Indiana Pacers, Grizzlies, Philadelphia 76ers, Sixers, Duke, Zion, Boston Celtics, Eastern, Minnesota Timberwolves, Wildcats, SEC, San Antonio Spurs, Team USA, Timberwolves, Dillingham, Big, Huskies, New Spurs, AP, of Famer, Spurs, Los Angeles Lakers, Bronny, University of Southern, Lakers, Golden State Warriors, Sports, Reuters, USC, Trojans, League, South Bay Lakers, LeBron Locations: TikTok, Duke, shifty, The North Carolina, Kentucky, Minnesota, Stephon, San Antonio, University of Southern California

☆ World Series predictions: Our experts make their picks
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-22 | by ( The Athletic Mlb Staff | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +7 min

The World Series is here and the Goliaths are set to battle for the trophy. This World Series match-up of coastal behemoths may have seemed inevitable but it has, in fact, been a rarity in the expanded playoff era. And their relievers will be needed even more in this World Series. GO DEEPER Yankees, Dodgers to square off in World Series: 5 storylines to watchC. Trent Rosecrans (Dodgers): It’s the depth of the lineup. season in the Bronx will end — with him raising the World Series MVP trophy.

Persons: Sully Sullenberger, Derek Jeter, Dodgers haven’t, Kirk Gibson hobbled, Orel Hershiser, Eno, Ruths, Zack Meisel, Rob Manfred’s, Shohei Ohtani, Sam Blum, they’ve, Jen McCaffrey, Kaitlyn McGrath, Aaron Judge, Trent Rosecrans, Keith Law, Brittany, Dave Roberts, we’ll, Shohei, Juan Soto, Ohtani, Brendan Kuty, Giancarlo Stanton, Andy McCullough, Alex Vesia, Brusdar, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tyler Kepner, Sammon, Sahadev Sharma, Chandler Rome, Freddie Freeman, Stephen Nesbitt, Juan Soto’s, Patrick Mooney, Steve Berman, ’, Ken Rosenthal, Noah Furtado, Soto, Mookie Betts, Luis Gil, Jim McIsaac Organizations: Yankees, Dodgers, MLB, New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, . Dodgers, Dodgers ’, Rosenthal, Dodger, Mets, Cleveland, American League, National League Locations: Hudson, Orel, York, Bronx

☆ Arsenal bounces back from shock defeat with hard-fought Champions League win over Shakhtar Donetsk
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-22 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Emirates Stadium CNN —It wasn’t pretty and at times it wasn’t pleasant, but Arsenal got the job done in the Champions League with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Shakhtar Donetsk at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday. After Riznyk saved Leandro Trossard’s second-half penalty, Shakhtar went in search of a late equaliser but a combination of poor final passes and resolute Arsenal defending mean it leaves north London empty handed. The home fans responded to Arsenal’s positive start, as the first chants of “Arsenal, Arsenal,” echoed around the Emirates. After successfully riding the early waves of Arsenal attacks, Shakhtar grew into the game and started to look like a threat on the counterattack. Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya had to get down smartly to save Pedrinho’s long-range shot, but that was the closest Shakhtar came to snatching a point.

Persons: Dmytro Riznyk, Gabriel Martinelli’s, Riznyk, Leandro Trossard’s, Mikel Arteta, Germain, Saturday’s, Gabriel Martinelli, Arsenal's, Shaun Botterill, ” Arteta, “, Martinelli, Jesus, ”, Riccardo Calafiori, Keen, Dmytro Kryskiv, Calafiori, Trossard's, Justin Setterfield, Martinelli deservedly, Arteta, Valeriy Bondar, Mikel Merino’s, Benoît Bastien, David Raya, Marino Pusic Organizations: Emirates, CNN, Arsenal, Champions League, Shakhtar Donetsk, Shakhtar, Gunners, Paris Saint, Bournemouth, Shakhtar Arsenal, “ Arsenal, ” Arsenal, ” Locations: London, Riznyk, Europe

☆ Neymar returns from ACL injury after more than a year on the sidelines
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-22 | by ( Jamie Barton | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Brazilian soccer star Neymar made his return to the pitch more than a year after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and meniscus in his left knee, playing 20 minutes for Al-Hilal on Monday. The 32-year-old was introduced as a substitute in the 77th minute of the team’s 5-4 AFC Champions League Elite win against Al Ain on Monday. “I’m so happy,” the Brazilian said to Al-Hilal’s media department following his return on Monday. Neymar controls the ball during the AFC Champions League Elite match between Al Ain and Al-Hilal on October 21. His contract with Al-Hilal, which is top of the league having won all seven of its games, expires in June 2025.

Persons: Neymar, Germain, Nicolás de, Nicolás de la Cruz, “, ”, Santos, He’s, Rafael Leão, ” Neymar, Francois Nel Organizations: CNN, Al, Monday, AFC, League Elite, Al Ain, Saudi, Paris Saint, Copa, CONMEBOL, Venezuela, AFC Champions, Elite, Saudi Pro League Locations: Brazilian, Hilal, Paris, Brazil, Uruguay, Nicolás de la, Santos, Portuguese, Al Ain, Al

☆ NFL Week 7 Monday review: Lamar Jackson’s monster game helps Ravens beat Buccaneers, last-second FG lifts Cardinals over Chargers
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-22 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +21 min

Here are the main storylines from Sunday’s action:Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce is tackled by Miami Dolphins linebacker Jordyn Brooks on Sunday, October 20, in Indianapolis. Matthew Pearce/Icon Sportswire/Getty Images Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs dives for a touchdown in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on October 13. Samuel became the first wide receiver in NFL history with 20 touchdown receptions and 20 touchdown runs after scoring on a 76-yard touchdown catch. The team lost its star wide receiver Mike Evans to a hamstring injury shortly after he made history. Last-second field goal lifts Cardinals over ChargersIn Monday’s other game, there were far fewer points but no shortage of drama.

Persons: Alec Pierce, Jordyn Brooks, Andy Lyons, Chris Conley, Trent McDuffie, Jed Jacobsohn, Brandon McManus, Morry Gash, Zach Ertz, Greg Fiume, DaVon Hamilton, Julian Finney, Brian Branch, Matthew Pearce, Patrick McDermott, Pat Surtain, AAron Ontiveroz, C.J, Gardner, Johnson, David Njoku, Matt Rourke, Claudin, Kirk Cousins, Grant Halverson, Caleb Williams, Williams, Zac Goodwin, Deebo Samuel, Samuel, John Froschauer, Isaac Yiadom, Ji'Ayir Brown, DK Metcalf, Steven Bisig, Willie Gay Jr, Gay, Ed Zurga, Camryn Bynum, Steve Luciano, Keon Coleman, Eric Gay, Trevor Lawrence, David Rosenblum, Daniel Whelan, Gregory Bull, Trey Sermon, Nathan Ray Seebeck, Ka'imi Fairbairn, Deommodore Lenoir, Ezra Shaw, Riley Moss, Cooper Neill, Aaron Rodgers, Rodgers, Jayden Daniels, Christian Petersen, Tremon Smith, Greg Zuerlein, Seth Wenig, Ja'Tavion Sanders, Germaine Pratt, Eric Murray, George Kittle, Darius Slayton, Eric Kendricks, Brad Penner, Reuters Damar Hamlin, Bryan M, Bennett, Calvin Austin III, Brandon Sloter, Sam Darnold, Johnny Mundt, Stephen Maturen, John Amis, Aaron Jones, Stacy Bengs, Dak Prescotts, Allen Lazard, Alex Austin, Darnell Mooney, Matt Slocum, Patrick Mahomes, Dax Hill, Jay Biggerstaff, Deebo Samuel Sr, Ivan Pace Jr, Abbie Parr, Alvin Kamara, Kamara, Tim Heitman, Tua Tagovailoa, Tagovailoa, Jasen, Caroline Brehman, Shutterstock, Dak Prescott, Prescott, Ken Blaze, Brian Robinson Jr, K.J, Britt, Jaylen Waddle, Hill, Stephanie V, Daniels, Al Diaz, Justin Fields, Danny Karnik, Okonkwo, Tyrique Stevenson, David Banks, Reuters Rhamondre Stevenson, Jason Mowry, Andrew Van Ginkel, Vincent Carchietta, Rebecca Blackwell, Khalil Shakir, Justin Jones, Jordan Love, Brooke Sutton, São Paulo, South America Kirby Lee, Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, Reed Hoffmann, Isaiah, Patrick Mahomes scrambles, Charlie Riedel, Lamar Jackson, Jackson, Raymond James Stadium, Rashod Bateman, Justice Hill, Derrick Henry, Mark Andrews, Bateman, “, John Harbaugh, Monday’s, I’m, He’s, he’s, ” Jackson, Julio Aguilar, Henry, Marlon Humphrey, Baker Mayfield, Mike Evans, Evans, Hall, Hall of Famers Tim Brown, Steve Largent, Jason Behnken, Chris Godwin, Todd Bowles, ”, Godwin, Chad Ryland, Kyler Murray, Greg Dortch, Justin Herbert’s, Cameron Dicker, Matt York, Murray, Cam Hart –, Ryland, ” Ryland Organizations: CNN, National Football League, Indianapolis Colts, Miami Dolphins, The Colts, Getty, San Francisco 49ers, Kansas City Chiefs, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Packers, AP Washington, Carolina Panthers, Getty Images Jacksonville Jaguars, New England Patriots, Jaguars, Getty Images Detroit Lions, Dallas Cowboys, The Lions, Cowboys, Arizona Cardinals, Getty Images Denver Broncos, Broncos, Los Angeles Chargers, Denver Post, Philadelphia Eagles, Cleveland Browns, Eagles, AP Carolina Panthers, Atlanta, Panthers, Getty Images Chicago Bears, Jacksonville Jaguars, Tottenham Hotspur, Seattle Seahawks, USA, Sports, Reuters New, Reuters New Orleans Saints, Chiefs, Saints, AP Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets, Vikings, AP Buffalo Bills, Bills, AP Jacksonville Jaguars, Los Angeles Rams, AP Indianapolis Colts, Reuters Houston Texans, Buffalo Bills, AP San Francisco 49ers, Deommodore, Cardinals, 49ers, Las Vegas Raiders, Minnesota Vikings, Cincinnati Bengals, Bengals, Getty Images Houston Texans, Jacksonville, Texans, AP New York Giants, Giants, Reuters, Getty Images Pittsburgh Steelers, Steelers, Getty Images Minnesota Vikings, Tennessee Titans, AP Dallas Cowboys, Baltimore Ravens, The Jets, Reuters Atlanta Falcons, AP Kansas City Chiefs, Super Bowl, Reuters San Francisco 49ers, AP New Orleans Saints, Reuters Miami Dolphins, Reuters New York Jets, AP Los Angeles Chargers, Shutterstock Dallas Cowboys, NFL, Reuters Washington, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Buccaneers, Dade Police, Miami Herald, Tribune, Service, Atlanta Falcons, Falcons, AP Tennessee Titans, Chicago Bears, Titans, Bears, Patriots, New York Giants, São Paulo, The Eagles, Neo, AP Baltimore Ravens, Arrowhead, Ravens, Florida Baltimore Ravens, Raymond, Tampa Bay, ”, Hall of Famers, 101st, Bucs, Tampa, Chargers, Arizona, Farm, AP, LA, Monday’s, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Los Angeles Chargers Locations: Tampa Bay, Arizona, Indianapolis, Santa Clara , California, Green Bay , Wisconsin, Landover , Maryland, London, Arlington , Texas, Denver, Philadelphia, Charlotte , North Carolina, Seattle, Reuters New Orleans, Kansas City , Missouri, Houston, Jacksonville , Florida, Inglewood , California, Glendale , Arizona, East Rutherford , New Jersey, Orchard Park , New York, Pittsburgh, Minneapolis, Nashville, Miami Gardens , Florida, Cleveland, Tampa , Florida, Miami, Atlanta, Chicago, Cincinnati, São, South America, Florida, Baltimore, Mayfield, Glendale, Murray, Angeles

☆ Derrick Henry, Lamar Jackson lead Ravens' elite rushing attack into Tampa Bay
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-21 | by ( Andrew Greif | Andrew Greif Is A Freelance Sports Journalist. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

Since an 0-2 start Baltimore has had the best month of any team in the NFL. On Monday, they face a Tampa Bay team that has shown last season’s playoff berth was no fluke. Baltimore’s 35.5 points per game over its last three games is third-best in the NFL behind only Detroit and, yes, Tampa Bay (38.0). Henry is averaging 5.4 yards per carry on the road, where quarterback Lamar Jackson is averaging 6.2 yards, too. It sets up a strength vs. strength matchup, given the Buccaneers’ defense ranks among the league leaders in stopping the run by allowing 113 rushing yards per game.

Persons: Baker Mayfield, Derrick Henry’s, Henry, Lamar Jackson Organizations: Baltimore, NFL, Tampa Bay, Buccaneers, Tampa, New, ESPN, ABC Locations: Detroit, Tampa Bay, New Orleans

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