Following is a abstract of present sports activities information briefs.

NBA roundup: LeBron James pours in 47 factors on thirty eighth birthday

LeBron James celebrated his thirty eighth birthday by scoring a season-high 47 factors to assist the visiting Los Angeles Lakers erase a 15-point deficit and beat the Atlanta Hawks 130-121 on Friday. James made a season-high 18 discipline objectives and was 4-for-6 on 3-point makes an attempt. He added 10 rebounds and 9 assists to fall simply wanting his first triple-double of the season. James had a 3-pointer and a three-point play within the fourth quarter after the Hawks lower the result in one level.

Tennis-Jabeur predicts ‘particular’ 2023 as she targets Grand Slam title

Ons Jabeur missed two alternatives to change into the primary Arab participant to seize a Grand Slam singles title this yr, however the Tunisian mentioned on Saturday that 2023 will be particular for her as she chases her dream. Jabeur, whose chic expertise and endearing character received her followers all over the world in 2022, was crushed by Elena Rybakina within the Wimbledon ultimate earlier than one other heartbreaking loss to the top-ranked Iga Swiatek within the U.S. Open ultimate.

Tennis-Norrie stuns Nadal as Britain lead Spain 2-0 in United Cup

Rafa Nadal’s preparations for his Australian Open title defence acquired off to a wobbly begin as Cameron Norrie handed him a 3-6 6-3 6-4 defeat within the United Cup on Saturday as Britain took a 2-0 lead over Spain within the blended workforce event. The 22-times Grand Slam champion, who lifted the trophy in Melbourne Park this yr and added one other French Open title in an in any other case injury-ravaged season, eased by the primary set however gifted Norrie a approach again into the competition within the subsequent.

Lampard happy with character and combat of Everton

Everton boss Frank Lampard believes the “character, determination and fight” which his workforce exhibited of their 1-1 draw with Premier League champions Manchester City on Saturday is an instance they should comply with going forwards. His aspect had gone a objective down after Erling Haaland opened the scoring for City within the first half however got here away with some extent because of Demarai Gray’s spectacular effort from a distance.

Tagovailoa confirmed no indicators of concussion in recreation, NFL and gamers’ affiliation says

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who has been sidelined after struggling a concussion, confirmed no indicators of the mind harm throughout Sunday’s recreation in opposition to the Green Bay Packers, the National Football League (NFL) and its gamers’ affiliation mentioned on Saturday after a joint overview. Tagovailoa was positioned in concussion protocol a day after the Dolphins’ 26-20 loss to the Packers. Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel later mentioned medical doctors discovered that Tagovailoa, who completed the sport, had suffered a concussion.

Man City fall behind in title race after Everton draw

Manchester City slipped off the tempo of their bid to meet up with Premier League leaders Arsenal as they have been held to a 1-1 draw by strugglers Everton of their ultimate match of the yr on Saturday. Erling Haaland made a constructive begin for Pep Guardiola’s males when he latched on to Riyad Mahrez’s move to faucet residence his twenty first league objective of the season.

Soccer-Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr says LaLiga doing nothing about racism

Real Madrid’s Brazilian ahead Vinicius Jr on Saturday accused LaLiga of constant to do nothing about racist followers at matches, after movies on social media confirmed followers shouting abuse and throwing objects at him at a match a day earlier. LaLiga issued a press release condemning all types of hate speech and saying it was following up on cases of racism on the match.

Soccer-Arsenal open up seven-point lead as Man City, Newcastle held

Arsenal closed out 2022 with a 4-2 win over Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday that offers them a seven-point lead on the high of the Premier League after title rivals Manchester City and Newcastle United each dropped factors. Arsenal opened up a 3-0 lead by Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard and Eddie Nketiah however Brighton by no means gave up, pulling two objectives again both aspect of a Gabriel Martinelli strike to arrange a nervous end for the Gunners, who held on to win.

The ‘King’ and the Queen: Bewitched by Pele, Elizabeth II made him a Knight

In 2022, Britain misplaced its queen and Brazil its soccer ‘king’ – two big figures of the twentieth century who crossed paths at the very least twice through the years. Former Pele workforce mate Gerson recalled a type of occasions in an interview with Reuters this week. The yr was 1968, and Elizabeth was visitor of honor at a soccer match at Rio de Janeiro’s monumental Maracana stadium throughout an official go to to Brazil. After the sport, she offered Pele with a trophy.

Soccer-Arsenal go seven factors clear with 4-2 win over Brighton

Bukayo Saka and Eddie Nketiah grabbed early objectives in every half for Arsenal as they received 4-2 away to Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday within the ultimate Premier League recreation of 2022 to open up a seven-point lead on the high of the desk. Arsenal high the standings on 43 factors with second-placed Manchester City, who have been held to a 1-1 draw by Everton earlier within the day, on 36 and Newcastle United, who drew 0-0 with Leeds, two factors additional again in third.

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