Author: Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY

LeBron James, a longtime New York Yankees fan, and his business partner Maverick Carter will be part-owners of the Boston Red Sox.

The NBA on Thursday fined Miami’s Meyers Leonard $50,000 for his use of an anti-Semitic slur while playing a video game on Twitch.

Meyers Leonard is seen playing the “Call of Duty” game and is recorded using an anti-Semitic slur while engaged with another gamer on Twitch stream.

Giannis Antetokounmpo was a perfect 16-of-16 from the field for a game-high 35 points to take home All-Star MVP honors.

The Hawks fired Lloyd Pierce as head coach after a 14-20 start, which includes 11 losses in their past 15 games.

Zion Williamson, Damian Lillard and James Harden highlight the reserves that were added to the NBA All-Star roster by the league coaches.

Damian Lillard is a five-time All-Star but has never been voted a starter. This is the year that should have finally changed, writes Jeff Zillgitt.

Damian Lillard is a five-time All-Star but has never been voted a starter. This is the year that should have finally changed, writes Jeff Zillgitt.

LeBron James’ ubiquitous presence, two first-time starters and multiple returnees highlight the NBA’s 2021 All-Star Game starters.