Image Credit: 1022 Project / Shutterstock.LeBron James is headed to the Philadelphia 76ers, but former Los Angeles Lakers forward Devean George does not believe Bronny James should follow his father out of California.George wants the 21-year-old guard to remain with the Lakers and use LeBrons departure to show what he can contribute without his father on the same roster.The three-time NBA champion also challenged Los Angeles to give Bronny a legitimate opportunity rather than limiting him to carefully selected appearances.The comments came during a TMZ Sports interview recorded before LeBron announced his Philadelphia decision. George said the separation could help Bronny establish his own place in the league after two seasons in which his career was closely tied to his fathers.Devean George Says Bronny Needs Space From LeBronGeorge said Bronny should stay in Los Angeles rather than pursue another opportunity alongside LeBron. I think he needs to space away from his dad, he told TMZ Sports. Let him do his own thing.The former forward, who played seven seasons with the Lakers and won championships with the franchise from 2000 through 2002, said Los Angeles should put Bronny on the court if the organization genuinely considers him an asset. George described the guard as having been babied through appearances in favorable situations instead of receiving the same treatment as other developing players.Bronny spent much of his rookie season moving between the Lakers and their South Bay G League affiliate. His opportunities increased during his second year, and he eventually appeared in the 2026 playoffs, including minutes during Los Angeles first-round series against the Houston Rockets.The Lakers Reportedly Want to Keep BronnyLakers beat reporter Khobi Price discussed Bronnys future during an appearance on 97.1 The Fan LAs Brock & Alex. Price said the Lakers are more than happy to keep Bronny after drafting and developing him over the past two seasons.Price also said Bronny has supporters inside the organization and that it would take something real for Los Angeles to consider trading him, according to Silver Screen and Roll.Los Angeles guaranteed Bronnys approximately $2.3 million salary for the 2026-27 season in June. He also attended the Lakers games during Las Vegas Summer League and participated in the organizations veteran minicamp before LeBron completed his move.Paul, who represents both father and son, told ESPNs Ramona Shelburne that they are not a package deal and that there are no current plans for Bronny to join LeBron in Philadelphia. LeBron confirmed his move to the 76ers on July 24, signing a reported two-year, $8 million contract with a player option after eight seasons with the Lakers.Bronny Entered the NBA With His Father Beside HimThe Lakers selected Bronny with the 55th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft after his freshman season at USC. He became the first player drafted into the league while his father was still active, and he and LeBron later became the first father-son duo to appear together in an NBA regular-season game.LeBron will begin his record-extending 24th NBA season in Philadelphia, while Bronny remains under contract with the Lakers for 2026-27. Los Angeles also holds a team option on the final season of Bronnys rookie deal.

Barcelona ready move for Bundesliga forward in case Ferran Torres leavesThere is much anxiety at Barcelona surrounding the future of Ferran Torres, whose heroics at the World Cup have significantly upped his stock.Ferran has been closely linked with a move to Paris Saint-Germain, who are ready to utilise his contract situation at Camp Nou.Barcelona are not too keen on letting Ferran leave, having already parted ways with Robert Lewandowski earlier in the summer. But the club have a plan.Barcelonas fallback option in case Ferran leavesAccording to Diario SPORT, Barcelona have identified Hoffenheim striker Fisnik Asllani as a backup option should Ferran end up departing this summer.Asllani is seen as a replacement for Ferran. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)At 23 and standing at 1.91 metres, Asllani offers physical power, high pressing and enormous room for improvement, along with the ability to finish with both feet and pose a genuine aerial threat in both boxes.The forward registered 10 goals and seven assists in the Bundesliga last season, emerging as one of the divisions brightest young strikers after a steady rise through loan spells at Austria Vienna and Elversberg.Crucially, his 29 million release clause is not seen as an obstacle. Barcelona could complete the deal without needing to sell first, and would even look to negotiate a lower fee. Asllani would arrive primarily as a rotation option behind priority target Julian Alvarez, though his affordability means the club may not rule him out even if Ferran stays.Asllani waiting for BarcelonaAsllani has his heart set on a move to Barcelona. (Photo by Neil Baynes/Getty Images)The report suggests Asllani is ready to wait for Barcelona as well.Asllani has a near-finalised agreement in place with RB Leipzig, but has asked for time in the hope that Barcelona firm up their interest. His affection for the club is no secret, with the striker having previously been pictured alongside Barcelona legend Xavi Hernandez back in December.The problem, however, is time. While there is no strict deadline, Leipzig are pushing hard to complete a deal that is already well advanced, and German pressure could soon force Asllani into a decision.For now, the ball is firmly in Barcelonas court. The player wants to wait, but he knows that patience has its limits, and much may ultimately depend on how the Ferran situation unfolds in the coming weeks.

Arsenal ready to offer club record salary to sign Real Madrid superstarWhile Yan Diomande has dominated the headlines at Real Madrid today, with the forward set to become the clubs fifth signing, it is important to acknowledge what this means for Vinicius Jr.s future.The club are yet to finalise an agreement with the Brazilian international and with each passing day, it appears the forward may end up leaving Santiago Bernabeu.Arsenal have emerged as the potential destination for Vinicius Jr. if he leaves Real Madrid and sure enough, the Gunners are ready to do everything possible to snap him up this summer.Arsenal ready to offer club-record salaryVinicius Jr. could soon end up in the Premier League. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)According to bombshell report from The Telegraph, Arsenal are ready to break the bank to acquire the services of Vinicius Jr. The Gunners are willing to offer the Brazilian a club-record salary of 470,00 per week, which would easily make him the highest paid player in the team.This is quite the commitment for Arsenal as they look to shore up their frontline after winning the Premier League last season. Arsenals desire to sign Vinicius is part of the clubs ambition to continue on their recent success under Mikel Arteta, with the team already boasting some of the talented players in England.If Vinicius joins, he would join ranks alongside the likes of Gabriel Martinelli, Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard, adding more vigour to Arsenals final third.Have Real Madrid given up?Arsenal are serious about signing Vinicius. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)The report suggests Arsenal are serious about signing Vinicius and it appears the Gunners are also aware of the factor thats stopping the player from committing to a contract at Real Madrid.Despite being involved in talks for months, Real Madrid have struggled to convince Vinicius to lower his salary demands and are not willing to meet his lofty wage package either.After months of struggle, it appears Real Madrid have finally given up, which is perhaps why Los Blancos are now closing in on the capture of Yan Diomande.The RB Leipzig winger is a like-for-like replacement for Vinicius and could be announced as soon as Monday, with the player expected to join training within the week.

The New York Yankees have placed outfielder Cody Bellinger on the 10-day injured list with a hamstring injury.Bellinger tweaked his left hamstring legging out a double in Saturday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. He left the game for a pinch-runner in the bottom of the eighth inning.The Yankees made the move official on Sunday, July 26, calling up outfielder Spencer Jones from Class AAA Scranton-Wilkes Barre (Pa.) to take Bellinger's spot on the roster.Bellinger has put up another solid season in New York, helping carry the Yankees offense in the absence of injured slugger Aaron Judge. He's currently hitting .259/.350/.420 with 11 home runs and 53 RBIs in 102 games.The USA TODAY app gets you to the heart of the news fast. Download for award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, the eNewspaper and more.This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Yankees lose All-Star outfielder Cody Bellinger to hamstring injury

Gemma Porter took her tally to 12 wickets in five One Day Cup games but could not prevent a Sussex win [Huw Evans Picture Agency]MetroBank One Day Cup, League Two, Neath Glamorgan 239 (45 overs): Sturge 63, Parfitt 41; Johnson 3-42, Buckle 3-46Sussex 241-8 (47.3 overs): Wilkinson 53; Porter 4-31Sussex win by 2 wicketsSussex Sharks women squeezed to a narrow two-wicket win over Glamorgan as they chased down a target of 240 in the One-Day Cup at Neath.It was the visitors' first win over the Welsh side, who suffered their first defeat in the 50-overs competition this season.Megan Sturge top-scored with 63, but Anna Buckle and Bella Johnson claimed three wickets each as Glamorgan were dismissed for 239.Sussex's top order performed strongly with Phoebe Wilkinson hitting 53 and captain Chiara Green making 45.Despite home spinner Gemma Porter claiming 4-31, the Sharks scrambled a win with 2.3 overs in hand.Notifications, social media and more with BBC SportGlamorgan, who turn professional next season, won the League Two T20 Blast earlier this month and were returning to the 50-over group stage for the first time since May.They gave Warwickshire's Abbey Freeborn her first loan game of the season, but she was unable to repeat last year's century at Neath as she was bowled for 14 by Buckle in the fourth over.Lauren Parfitt and Sturge added 94 for the second wicket, Parfitt striking three fours and a six before being bowled by rival skipper Green (2-43). But wickets fell regularly after that, Sturge hitting six boundaries in her knock off 89 balls before she was sixth out to former Glamorgan loan player Poppy Tulloch (2-47).Porter tried to hold the lower order together with an unbeaten 34 off 35 balls, but Buckle and Johnson claimed a further two wickets apiece as Glamorgan were dismissed with five overs unused. Sussex opener Mollie Adams hit a quick 25 before Izzy Collis (25) and Wilkinson added to a solid platform with a stand of 55 for the second wicket.Glamorgan's change in tactics to field two seamers, Anna-Mae Shearn and Surrey teenager Charlotte Lambert, did not quite pay off despite two wickets for Lambert.Wilkinson struck six boundaries in her half-century before becoming the first victim for Porter as the Sharks faltered briefly at 143-5.Green and Johnson (27) got them in striking range with a stand of 68, but Porter had Green stumped by Freeborn for the first of three victims in quick succession.Tulloch and Buckle came together for the ninth wicket with 19 still needed, but the pair held their nerve and Buckle coolly ramped Lambert for four to seal the result.Glamorgan remain top of the table but have only a three-point lead over Middlesex, who have a game in hand despite losing to Kent, while Sussex are third, a point further behind after claiming their third win in five. The top four will contest the semi-finals in September with the final at Bristol.

Clyde is competing in her second Commonwealth Games [Getty Images]Team Northern Ireland's Nicole Clyde booked her place in the women's bantamweight 54kg quarter-finals with a unanimous decision victory over Ghana's Nancy Bamfo at the SEC Centre.Clyde, who moved up to 54kg for her second appearance at the Games in Glasgow, unanimously won the first and third rounds and edged the second 3-2 on the judges' scorecards.She will now now face India's Preeti Preeti in the quarter-finals on Tuesday at 18:00 BST.The Antrim BC boxer is now one win away from a medal and will aim to improve on her performance from four years ago when she exited at the same stage against India's Nitu Ghanghas.JP Hale will fight in the men's welterweight 65kg round of 16 at 20:30 against England's Patris Mughalzai.

Steve Erceg's return to the octagon didn't end well.The former UFC flyweight title challenger was viciously knocked out by Ramazan Temirov in the co-main event of Saturday's UFC Fight Night 282 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Erceg (14-5 MMA, 5-4 UFC) ate a big right hand from Temirov (20-2 MMA, 3-0 UFC), who then followed up with a few extra shots to put out the Australian. Erceg took to Instagram on Sunday morning to send a message to his fan base, and all of his supporters."Hey guys, just wanted to check in and let you know that I'm OK," Erceg said. "I had a great camp, felt fantastic, but unfortunately things don't always go your way. First of all, thank you to the UFC for all the opportunities you afford me. Thank you to Abu Dhabi for the hospitality, and congratulations to Ramazan on a great fight.Lastly, I'd like to say to all my family and friends that you'll continue to support me in the world, and yeah, I'll be back."View this post on Instagram

A former NFL player was deported from the United States by ICE earlier this summer. TMZ Sports has reported that that Daniel Adongo, who played linebacker for the Indianapolis Colts, was removed from the country on June 20.Adongo was deported for overstaying his visa and accumulating a criminal record.The arrests led to charges including felony intimidation, battery and disorderly conduct. He previously served jail time for a disorderly conduct arrest. MORE:6 best available NFL free agents & the teams that need themICE confirmed Adongos deportation in a statement. Dec 8, 2013; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Indianapolis Colts linebacker Daniel Adongo (56) warms up before the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn ImagesThis dangerous individual was clearly a threat to the community, which is now safer since hes been removed, ICE Chicago Assistant Field Office DirectorDouglas Thompsonsaid in a statement. Those who violate immigration law are held equally accountable, including former professional athletes.Adongo, who was born in Kenya, played professional rugby before making the move to the NFL, despite having no previous playing experience in the sport.MORE:7 best fantasy football quarterbacks entering 2026 NFL seasonAdongo spent time with the Colts from 2013-2015 as a member of the practice squad, while also being activated for five regular season games. Adongo was ultimately waived on December 17, 2015, because of multiple domestic violence reports with an unidentified female.Adongos visa expired in 2016, and he was ultimately deported under the Laken Riley Act because of his criminal history.Dec 1, 2024; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; An Indianapolis Colts helmet sits on an equipment case during the first half against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images Enjoy free coverage of the top news & trending stories with The Big Lead Newsletter

Real Madrid 120m signing is practically a done dealLa Liga giants Real Madrid are on the verge of closing a deal for a big-money addition to the clubs attacking ranks.The player all set to take his talents to Spains capital for the 2026/27 campaign? RB Leipzigs Yan Diomand.Winger Diomand has of course dominated the headlines across Spain and beyond over the last couple of days. After word was forthcoming that the aforementioned Real Madrid had joined the hunt for the in-demand Ivorian, Los Blancos quickly overtook the likes of Manchester City and Arsenal in the Diomand sweepstakes.And if the latest word stemming from the media on Sunday is anything to go by, then the capital heavyweights now appear to be firmly ahead of chief competitors Paris Saint-Germain, too.As per a report from Real Madrid insider Jos Flix Daz, writing for Diario AS:At Valdebebas, one of the topsignings of the summeris practically a done deal. Minor issues and the exchange of documents that dont affect the heart of the matter, which isan agreement between Real Madrid and the German club for around 115-120 million.The transfer, it is added, could be made official as early as Monday, a development which would ensure that Diomand need not report for pre-season training with RB Leipzig.Conor Laird GSFN