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LeBron James Confronts Stephen A. Smith Over Comments on Son Bronny
In a recent overtime victory, the Los Angeles Lakers edged out the New York Knicks with a score of 113-109. The game was notable not only for its intensity but also for a post-game confrontation between Lakers star LeBron James and ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith.
After the game, LeBron James approached Stephen A. Smith, who was seated courtside, and engaged in a heated exchange. Eyewitnesses reported that James appeared visibly agitated during the interaction.
While the exact details of their conversation remain private, speculation suggests that the confrontation stemmed from Smith’s recent critiques of LeBron’s son, Bronny James. Smith had previously questioned Bronny’s readiness for the NBA.
Bronny James, following in his father’s footsteps, entered the NBA with high expectations. However, his initial performances have been challenging, with limited scoring and shooting difficulties.
These struggles have led to public criticism about his preparedness for professional play. Stephen A. Smith addressed this on ESPN’s “First Take,” urging LeBron to reconsider Bronny’s current role to protect his development and confidence.
Lionel Messi had to watch from the sidelines as Inter Miami collapsed from a two-goal advantage to suffer a 4-3 defeat against FC Dallas on Sunday. Messi, along with Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba, and Luis Suarez, was rested for the game as manager Javier Mascherano kept his key players fresh for their upcoming CONCACAF Champions Cup clash.
Without their stars, Miami slipped to their first loss of the 2025 MLS season, throwing away a 3-1 lead and dropping to fifth place in the Eastern Conference with 18 points. After the final whistle, Mascherano took the blame for the defeat, admitting his decisions cost the team. “It’s tough,” he said.
“For 65 minutes we were in control and had turned the game around, but I misread the situation. I made some wrong calls and couldn’t guide the players the way I should have.”
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has admitted he was left hurt after his side’s painful loss to Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final on Saturday night.
Ancelotti watched his team battle hard but fall short as Barcelona edged a 3-2 win to lift the trophy. Goals from Pedri, Ferran Torres, Aurélien Tchouaméni, and Kylian Mbappé saw the match locked at 2-2 after full-time, before Jules Kounde grabbed the winner for Hansi Flick’s side in extra time. After the match, Ancelotti said it was tough to accept because Real Madrid had fought till the end.
“We dominated the second half and gave everything. I can’t fault the players, they did their best,” he said. “I’m hurt because we were so close to winning.” He added that the team would now turn their full focus to La Liga, where they are currently second, trailing Barcelona by four points.
Nigerian rapper Tochukwu Ojogwu, better known as Odumodublvck, has stirred conversation online after saying Barcelona’s rising star, Lamine Yamal, is better than football icon Lionel Messi.
The rapper shared his thoughts after Yamal’s standout performance in Barcelona’s thrilling 3-2 win over Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final, where the 17-year-old winger delivered two crucial assists to help secure the trophy.
Praising Yamal’s display, Odumodublvck boldly stated that Messi, even during his teenage years, didn’t reach the level Yamal is showing now. Taking to his X page, he wrote, “Yamal is better than Lionel Messi. Na me, Kala, talk am. At 17, Messi no touch this level. I watched him live. Nobody fit whine me.”
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