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During the fourth quarter of Thursday night’s game between Los Angeles and Philadelphia, Anthony got into a verbal altercation with some Sixers fans. After a stoppage in play, the 37-year-old walked directly toward the sideline and confronted the fans standing behind a row of courtside seats. MORE: Shaq goes on off Ben Simmons, calls 76ers star “crybaby” Officials stepped in front of Anthony, and security guards approached the fans in order to de-escalate the situation....

During an appearance on KESN/103.3 FM ESPN Radio earlier this week, Barkley expressed doubt Williamson will make an immediate impact when he enters the league. “He seems like a great kid but this notion that he’s going to come in and dominate the NBA is crazy," Barkley said (via the Fort Worth Star-Telegram). Williamson, the 18-year-old prospect from Duke, is a virtual lock to be the first player off the board in a matter of weeks when the Pelicans are on the clock....

Embiid, who is dealing with an upper-respiratory infection, scored just 13 points and grabbed six rebounds while turning the ball over eight times. NBA playoffs 2019: Raptors let Kawhi Leonard ‘rest a little’ in blowout win over 76ers “He’s walking around like he’s on his death bed,” Barkley said. “As a star player, you can never show weakness. You’ve got to keep the other guys involved in the game. That’s what he does....

Barkley says in the segment, which is available on HBO GO and didn’t air on the episode, that he was in shape for every season of his career except for his final year in Houston. Why? Because they promised him more money than he was going to get. MORE: 23 best available NBA free agents this summer “The only year that I was fat was my last year in Houston, because they had promised me $12 million,” Barkley told Simmons....

“Jamaal Charles and the #Chiefs have struck a deal, source says. He’s heading to camp now. It’s a 2-year extension worth $18M in new money, source says. Extra $5M over the next 2 years. Top 5 RB money” — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) The Chiefs wanted to lock up Charles, who had two years left on the six-year, $28 million deal he signed in 2010, with a raise and an extension beyond 2015....

According to CNBC, who first reported on the potential deal, this follows plans by all the major brokerages to go to zero commission fees. The financial news website writes that Charles Schwab was the first to make this move in early October, with TD Ameritrade following. The move is great for customers, but it also means that brokers are looking for other ways to make profits. Charles Schwab is reported to be the biggest online brokerage, according to the Financial Times, with over 10 million active accounts....

The veteran golfer earned his third PGA Tour win at Colonial Golf Course after further distancing himself from the field with a round of 4-under 66. He finished 13 under for the tournament. Na’s fourth round was highlighted with six birdies, four of which were on the front nine. He had a couple of hiccups with a bogey on the par-4 7th hole and again on the par-4 10th hole but recovered nicely....

YG, aka Keenon Daequan Ray Jackson, is a 29-year-old, straight-outta-Compton performer who has enjoyed limited chart success during his rapping career. What he has greatly enjoyed is his cultural celebrity status as a hater of Donald Trump. Hatred of the president is not noteworthy in the circles in which YG travels, but he does get special recognition for how he loudly proclaimed his hatred back in March of 2016, months before Trump was even the official Republican nominee....

“I’ve established myself on ‘Raw,’” explained Charlotte, “so I feel moving to a different brand, the pressure of reestablishing myself with a whole new group of women and figuring out where my character goes on SmackDown.” MORE: WWE shakes up brands The four-time WWE Women’s Champion found out last Monday night that she would be on the move from the red to the blue brand. Once the decision was made, she immediately turned her focus on helping Team “SmackDown....

The Dodgers’ luxury-tax team salary went up to $298.5 million with the addition of Utley’s $15 million salary, according to MLB’s calculations. Multiple players could receive incentive bonuses at season’s end, so that number could jump over $300 million, according to The Associated Press. MORE: Highest-paid athletes in the world | Baseball’s best contracts The National League West-leading Dodgers already were well above the $189 million tax threshold. They will pay a 40 percent rate for exceeding the mark for the third straight year with a projected fee of $44 million, which would surpass the record $34 million paid by the Yankees after the 2005 season....

For a limited time – and while stocks last – you can pick up the Nintendo Switch along with a copy of the hugely popular The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Ultimate Edition and Nintendo’s cardboard-themed Labo Variety Kit for only £299.99. That’s incredible value for money, especially when you consider that the console usually retails at £279 alone and the games retail at around £40-50 each. We loved the Nintendo Switch back at launch in 2016, and the handheld console has gone from strength to strength with the release of a range of in-demand exclusives ranging from Zelda: Breath of the Wild to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Pokémon Let’s Go!...

The Reds boss’ future was brought up as friend and agent Marc Kosicke complained to DAZN of the gloomy weather during Liverpool winters, suggesting it had hindered contract talks in the past. But Klopp, facing the media ahead of playing Napoli in the Champions League, sought to set the record straight. While making repeated light-hearted comments about the temperature of the sweltering media room in Naples, Klopp explained: “He wanted to make a joke so I have to be serious....

RELATED: Great Sci-Fi Games For Fans Of The Aliens Movies Knowing now that these practical effects tend to age better than bad CGI, the old science fiction movies of the 1960s are even more fun today than they once were. Aside from the corny and fantastic stories that no studio would dare to touch in the modern era, these movies also boast some creative, entertaining, and just outright funny scenes and plotlines....

Liverpool, though, were in high spirits as they qualified into the Champions League final following their victory against Roma midweek. Despite Liverpool starting on the front foot, Chelsea took the lead through Olivier Giroud as he headed past Karius. Liverpool had work to do in the second half but failed to convert their chances The Chelsea defence stood tall to claim a precious victory. Here’s how each player fared on the night:...

Tammy Abraham marked his return to the fold with a smart header and an assist for Mason Mount, who lashed in a venomous volley to help his side regain advantage after Trezeguet had clawed the hosts back with a fortuitous goal. The Blues were far from impressive in the opening exchanges, as passes were often overcooked, possession was lost cheaply and there was a clear lack of urgency and sharpness in the way they went about chasing their first league win in three matches....

Sarri has long been keen on a move to Stamford Bridge and has been in dialogue to secure his release from his Napoli contract in a gentleman’s agreement, with Carlo Ancelotti having already been announced as his replacement. Chelsea have explored, and spoken to, several other options but have decided that Sarri is their best choice, with Laurent Blanc among a group of managers to have been contacted over the upcoming vacancy....

The French goalkeeper has made an impressive start to the season for the Whites. There is no denying how important he is to his team, given he has started all 16 league games so far this term. However, Leeds cannot offer him the luxuries that Chelsea, and now Newcastle, can promise. The Magpies and the Blues evidently have the funds to meet any wage demands that the player may have....

OFFICIAL: Bielsa agrees Lille move It will be another return to Stamford Bridge for former Blues boss Mourinho when United travel to London for the quarter-finals of the FA Cup. United booked their spot in the last eight thanks to a 2-1 win at Blackburn Rovers on Sunday. And Mourinho has seemingly kicked off the mind games, with Chelsea eight points clear atop the Premier League table, and 12 ahead of United....

A high impact performance from James Anderson and Ian Bell gave England a comprehensive win over Australia in the first Group A match at Birmingham. Ian Bell’s impressive 91 and Anderson’s timely wickets sealed the game for England against Australia. England’s bowlers were instrumental as they carried on their form which they showed against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. England’s frontline seamers James Anderson and Stuart Broad kept David Warner and Shane Watson in check....