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James Harden charges, explained: Cavs star arrested with illegal weapon in Texas originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.Early on Saturday morning, Cleveland Cavaliers star James Harden was arrested and charged with a misdemeanor for unlawful carrying of a weapon in Houston, according to multiple reports.The guard was taken into custody around 3:41 a.m. and booked into Harris County Jail just over an hour later at 4:57 a.m. He has since been released on bond and has an upcoming court date.Here's the latest on the Cleveland star's weapon arrest in The Lone Star State.NBA PLAYOFFS HQ:Live NBA scores|NBA playoff schedule|NBA playoff bracketJames Harden charges, explained:Around 3:40 a.m. early on Saturday morning, Harden was taken into custody in the Houston area after an officer observed a handgun in plain sight inside his vehicle. Harden had unlawfully, intentionally and knowingly carried the weapon, according to court documents.Per the current Texas gun laws, "If a handgun is partially or wholly visible, it must be in a holster."Harden was booked just over an hour later, at 4:57 a.m., and was later released after paying a $100 bond. His court date is currently scheduled for June 22, according to the clerk's office website.Harden and his representatives have not commented on the situation thus far.MORE:James Harden's complete history of teams and tradesWhere was James Harden arrestedHarden was arrested in Houstonearly on Saturday morning, according to The Athletic.The Cavalier was arrested at 3:41 a.m. and was booked in the Harris County Jail at 4:57 a.m. He has since been released on bond and has a scheduled court date on June 22.MORE:What did Knicks fans throw at Victor Wembanyama in NYC?Will James Harden be suspended?At the moment, it is unclear whether or not Harden will be suspended to begin the upcoming 2026-27 NBA season. The Cavaliers are aware of the situation and have since released the following statement, with no further comment coming in the near future."The Cleveland Cavaliers are aware of the arrest of James Harden this morning and are in the process of gathering additional information," the Cavaliers said in a statement, according to ESPN. "We are in contact with James and his representation and will continue to monitor developments as they become available. At this time, we will have no further comment."While the circumstances were a bit different, Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant was originally suspended for eight games for his first incident with a gun at a nightclub. Harden's gun was reportedly resting on a car seat unholstered, so he was not seen using it by officials.Statement from the Cavs on the arrest of James Harden: pic.twitter.com/S5gQ6lWVe2 Leah Doherty (@LeahDohertyTV) June 13, 2026James Harden contract detailsAccording to Spotrac, Harden is on the tail end of a two-year, $81.5 million contract originally signed with the Los Angeles Clippers.He will likely become a free agent at the end of June. He does still have a decision to make regarding his $42 million player option by June 29, but only $13.3 million of that is guaranteed. It has been expected that Harden will opt out of his current contract and sign a new multiyear deal to stay in Cleveland.James Harden is expected to sign a multiyear deal with the Cavs this summer, no matter how this playoff run unfolds, per @WindhorstESPN. pic.twitter.com/7l0PZGw1dG ESPN Cleveland (@ESPNCleveland) May 17, 2026MORE:How did James Dolan make his money?

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Looks like Shohei Ohtani is feeling much better.Ohtani hit a leadoff homer for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday in his return to the starting lineup after being sidelined by inflammation in his left knee.The two-way star connected on a 1-0 fastball from White Sox right-hander Sean Burke for his 14th homer. The 409-foot drive to right in the first inning had an exit velocity of 109.6 mph.It was Ohtani's fifth leadoff homer of the season and No. 29 for his career.The Japanese slugger batted again in the second and reached on a two-out walk.The 31-year-old Ohtani was back at designated hitter after he rested during Fridays 8-2 loss in the series opener at Chicago. The knee inflammation popped up Thursday night at Pittsburgh, prompting Ohtani to leave an 8-6 win over the Pirates in the seventh.We took him out of the game the other night just for precautionary, manager Dave Roberts said before Saturday's game against the White Sox. Yesterday, treated it up, today he feels great. All the confidence that he can go out there and hit, feel good, not regress at all.Ohtani remains on track to pitch Wednesday against Tampa Bay. The 6-foot-4 right-hander tested how his knee feels with his throwing motion by playing catch in the outfield before Saturday's matchup with the White Sox.Ohtani, who had surgery on his left knee in September 2019, began the day with a .305 batting average and 40 RBIs in 67 games for the NL West leaders. On the mound, the reigning NL MVP is 6-2 with a 1.06 ERA in 11 starts.Roberts also said Justin Wrobleski is expected to make his next scheduled start on Tuesday against the Rays. The left-hander left in the fifth inning on Thursday night because of a left hamstring contusion.Yesterday I talked to him and he is a little sore, which is understandable, but hell be ready to go on Tuesday, Roberts said.Roberts, 54, is going to miss Sunday's series finale against the White Sox. Bench coach Danny Lehmann is going to run the team while Roberts attends his daughter's college graduation.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb

Looks like Shohei Ohtani is feeling much better.Ohtani hit a leadoff homer for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday in his return to the starting lineup after being sidelined by inflammation in his left knee.The two-way star connected on a 1-0 fastball from White Sox right-hander Sean Burke for his 14th homer. The 409-foot drive to right in the first inning had an exit velocity of 109.6 mph.It was Ohtani's fifth leadoff homer of the season and No. 29 for his career.The Japanese slugger batted again in the second and reached on a two-out walk.The 31-year-old Ohtani was back at designated hitter after he rested during Fridays 8-2 loss in the series opener at Chicago. The knee inflammation popped up Thursday night at Pittsburgh, prompting Ohtani to leave an 8-6 win over the Pirates in the seventh.We took him out of the game the other night just for precautionary, manager Dave Roberts said before Saturday's game against the White Sox. Yesterday, treated it up, today he feels great. All the confidence that he can go out there and hit, feel good, not regress at all.Ohtani remains on track to pitch Wednesday against Tampa Bay. The 6-foot-4 right-hander tested how his knee feels with his throwing motion by playing catch in the outfield before Saturday's matchup with the White Sox.Ohtani, who had surgery on his left knee in September 2019, began the day with a .305 batting average and 40 RBIs in 67 games for the NL West leaders. On the mound, the reigning NL MVP is 6-2 with a 1.06 ERA in 11 starts.Roberts also said Justin Wrobleski is expected to make his next scheduled start on Tuesday against the Rays. The left-hander left in the fifth inning on Thursday night because of a left hamstring contusion.Yesterday I talked to him and he is a little sore, which is understandable, but hell be ready to go on Tuesday, Roberts said.Roberts, 54, is going to miss Sunday's series finale against the White Sox. Bench coach Danny Lehmann is going to run the team while Roberts attends his daughter's college graduation.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb

Australian sprinter Jemma Stapleton has died at the age of 25 following a motorcycle crash on the Thai island of Koh Samui while holidaying with her family.The fatal incident took place on Wednesday afternoon on Highway 4169, with police releasing CCTV footage showing the moments before the collision.The recording captured Stapleton's motorcycle losing grip on the road surface before falling and sliding into the path of an approaching vehicle in the opposite lane.Her body was discovered beneath a Subaru driven by a 38-year-old Russian man, having been thrown more than 20 metres along the road by the impact.Surat Thani provincial police chief Pol Maj Gen Suwat Suksri confirmed that persistent rainfall at the time of the 3.45pm crash created treacherous conditions on the curved stretch of road in tambon Bo Put.Investigators believe the slippery surface caused Stapleton to lose control while navigating the bend, with her motorcycle sliding into oncoming traffic where a violent collision occurred.Her family members had been travelling on separate motorcycles directly behind her and witnessed the tragedy unfold.A Honda City driven by a 27-year-old Thai woman was also present at the scene of the three-vehicle incident.Stapleton, a Melbourne native, achieved a notable third-place finish in the 2025 Powercor Women's Gift at the prestigious Stawell Gift, Australia's oldest professional footrace, and had qualified for this year's final.Her younger brother Joel described her as his "best friend" in a tribute to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. "I'm so lucky to have had her guiding me through my first 21 years," he said. "Her smile was so bright that wherever she went, you knew she was there."Partner Tyler Gray wrote on Instagram: "I can't put into words the hurt I am feeling. You are the single greatest thing to happen to me."The Stawell Gift organisation paid tribute to Stapleton's "talent, dedication and passion for the sport of professional running" in a statement offering condolences to her loved ones.A GoFundMe campaign established to assist the family with bringing her home surpassed $100,000 in donations within 24 hours before being closed.The family expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support, stating that Stapleton "would have been absolutely overwhelmed to see her community come together in this way."Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade confirmed it is providing consular assistance to the family, who have requested privacy as they navigate their grief.Stapleton had celebrated her 25th birthday on 1 June.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

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