Warriors, Kevin Durant rise above noise in first showdown with Thunder

OAKLAND — Kevin Durant from underneath the basket with a twisting finish and a quick stare down and comment for defender Jerami Grant. Kevin Durant grabbing a loose ball in the backcourt, pushing it the other way and pulling up to splash a transition 3-pointer. Another 3-pointer, after taking Stephen Curry’s left-handed behind-the-back pass. And …

Lionesses star Lauren James forced to pull out of Chelsea's starting line-up in Champions League clash with Twente as England boss Sarina Wiegman watches on

Getty Images Ameé Ruszkai L. JamesChelsea FC WomenWomen's Champions LeagueFC Twente vs Chelsea FC WomenEnglandWSLWomen's football Lionesses star Lauren James had to withdraw from Chelsea's starting XI ahead of the Champions League group stage clash with Twente on Thursday night. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below James was named in Chelsea XI …

Gerard Pique proposes radical changes to football to introduce 'more exclusive experiences' in response to scheduling complaints

Getty Soham Mukherjee G. PiquePremier LeagueLaLigaBarcelona Gerard Pique has a radical proposal to resolve scheduling complaints as he wants authorities to introduce "more exclusive experiences". Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Players threaten to strike over congested schedule Have even filed a lawsuit against FIFA Pique wants leagues to be reduced from …

Lakers' Anthony Davis (thumb) hopes to play Wednesday vs. Warriors

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Anthony Davis hopes to return to the Los Angeles Lakers’ lineup for their next preseason game after confirming his thumb injury isn’t serious. Davis went through a full practice with the Lakers on Tuesday. The Lakers’ superstar newcomer jammed his thumb while playing in an exhibition game in China last …