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LeBron James Reaches a Milestone No Other NBA Player Has Hit

LeBron James made his 16,000th career field goal in Detroit, and Joel Embiid had a new name for him after the 76ers’ win.

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LeBron James, 41, made history on Wednesday night by becoming the first NBA player to score 16,000 regular-season field goals in the Philadelphia 76ers' 112-106 victory over the Detroit Pistons. The milestone came early in the second quarter, when James lofted a left-handed runner for the crucial basket. As the game progressed, Philadelphia's Jaylen Brown and Joel Embiid accounted for half of the Sixers' total points.

Brown scored a season-high 30 points, while Embiid added 26 points and 15 rebounds. Despite Philadelphia's 19-point deficit early in the game, the Sixers managed to claw their way back, thanks to Brown and Embiid's stellar performances. Detroit's Cade Cunningham missed a potential game-clinching shot in the final minute, which was blocked by Jaylen Brown.

The win marks Philadelphia's eighth of the season, securing a perfect record of 8-1. Moving forward, the Sixers travel to Cleveland, the site of LeBron James' NBA debut.

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Dana White admits he may have made Josh Hokit's UFC rise harder

Dana White says he may have made Josh Hokit’s path to an Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight title shot more difficult because he disliked some of the unbeaten contender’s comments.

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·sports.yahoo.com

Glenville, University School and Salem football playoff limbo ends

A weeklong court fight appears to have ended between OHSAA and the Glenville football program, providing answers for Salem and University School, too.

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·sports.yahoo.com

Vikings Announce New Starting QB for Week 9 Matchup vs Bills

The Minnesota Vikings are rolling with a new starting quarterback in Week 9 as Kyler Murray deals with a hamstring injury.

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·newsweek.com

Aden Holloway has 'changed,' Nate Oats says, to be leader for Alabama basketball

Aden Holloway's future with Alabama basketball was uncertain after a marijuana arrest in March. Now, he's emerging as a leader for the Tide.

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  • Oats praises Holloway's character, positioning him as an unexpected leader for Alabama.

·sports.yahoo.com

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