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LeBron James has once again become the biggest name of NBA free agency, but this time for a very different reason. The four-time NBA champion is reportedly ready to leave the Los Angeles Lakers and even accept a minimum or low-value contract if it gives him the best chance to win another title. According to ESPN insider Shams Charania, LeBron's next decision will be based on championships, not money.   LeBron James Willing To Accept Minimum Contract To Join A Contender The news broke as the 2026 NBA free agency period began. According to Shams Charania, LeBron James informed the Lakers that he will play elsewhere during the 2026-27 season, ending his eight-year run in Los Angeles. The 41-year-old is entering unrestricted free agency and is expected to play his record 24th NBA season.   Bleacher Report highlighted another major update from Charania's reporting. LeBron is willing to sign for a veteran minimum or another low-value contract because he does not want...

Even before the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match in Atlanta was 10 minutes old, England suffered a rude jolt as Brian Cipenga scored in the seventh minute. But it was not Cipenga that England were most worried about. Their tormentor-in-chief was goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi. The 31-year-old made at least three saves to deny England. He saved two headers from Jude Bellingham, another shot from the same player, and denied Harry Kane in the final minute of the first half. Lionel Mpasi plays as a goalkeeper for Ligue 1 club Le Havre. He was born in Meaux, France. He played for France at the U16, U17 and U18 levels. He then decided to represent his parents' home country. He made his debut for the DR Congo national team in a 1-0 friendly defeat to Bahrain on 1 February 2022. He was crucial for DR Congo during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Talking about the match, Brian Cipenga gave Congo a surprising 1-0 lead over England at half-time of their World Cup Round of 32 match on Wednesda...