Lakers sale highlights sports gold rush among billionaires in North America

The Lakers deal is the latest in a series of team sales at record or near-record prices across ⁠North America.

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Formula E aiming to have female drivers within two to three years

Formula E has featured three female competitors — ⁠one more than in 76 years of the Formula One championship.

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Dodgers optimistic about Shohei Ohtani’s return to mound

This was his first bullpen session since July 22 while on the road in Philadelphia. Ohtani was shut down from throwing after that because he experienced a setback.

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Michael Carrick urges Manchester United to add more players to boost title bid

Carrick knows United needs more quality and depth if it is to challenge for its first English title since 2013, while also competing in the Champions League.

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Eddie Jones turns to geese for inspiration ahead of rematch with Australia

The Australian is preparing his side to face the Wallabies in Townsville on Saturday and has had some unusual video sessions with the team this week.

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Grieving Lionel Messi unsure about soccer future in message to late father

Messi's father, who was also his agent, died last week at age 68.

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Josh Kushner, Bob Iger buy LA Lakers for $12.5 billion

The sale price is the highest ever for a sports franchise, exceeding the $9.6 billion for the NFL's Seattle Seahawks in July.

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