1st Down: LeBron James, known for his basketball prowess, also has aspirations of team ownership. Following a preseason loss to the Phoenix Suns in Las Vegas, James expressed his desire to potentially own a team in the city. He played for 17 minutes and scored 23 points during the warm-up game and even reached out to Commissioner Adam Silver about his ambition. This isn’t the first time he has mentioned his interest in owning a team, hinting that this dream might become a reality one day.
2nd Down: Draymond Green, a player for the Golden State Warriors, found himself in the midst of controversy after reportedly engaging in an altercation with teammate Jordan Poole. The dispute allegedly started with verbal exchanges and escalated to physical confrontation, with Green allegedly punching Poole. The team is investigating the incident, and Green might face repercussions for his involvement in the conflict.
3rd Down: The UFC Knights faced SMU, emerging victorious with a score of 41-19. After trailing 13-10 at the half, the Knights staged a remarkable comeback, scoring 31 unanswered points against the Mustangs in the third and fourth quarters. Quarterback John Rhys Plumlee shined with 316 passing yards and two touchdowns, while receiver Javon Baker made six catches for 138 yards. The win improved the Knights’ record to 4-1, while SMU dropped to 2-3.
4th Down: The UEFA Champions League group stage reached its midway point with Wednesday night’s matches. Manchester City dominated Copenhagen with a 5-0 victory, thanks to two goals from Erling Haaland. Meanwhile, Lionel Messi scored for PSG in a 1-1 draw against Benfica, and Chelsea secured a 3-0 win over AC Milan. Real Madrid narrowly defeated Shakhtar 2-1, and Juventus comfortably beat Maccabi Haifa, with Adrienne Rabiot scoring twice for the Italians.
