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LeBron James glanced at the championship banner from that team before the game Monday, fueling the intense emotions of what could be his last game in his hometown against the team that launched his NBA dreams in 2003.

From Los Angeles Times

They informed her that she could leave since no one was currently holding her against her will.

From Los Angeles Times

He did not appeal against the Commissioner's findings or his recommended sanction.

From BBC

Davies, 27, started in the 73-0 defeat against South Africa in November but was left out of the original 38-man squad for this year's Six Nations tournament.

From BBC

Wales begin their campaign against England at the Allianz Stadium in Twickenham on Saturday, 7 February and finish it at home to Italy on 14 March.

From BBC