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People walk by a Nike advertisement featuring Colin Kaepernick on display, Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018, in New York. Nike this week unveiled the deal with the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback, who's known for starting protests among NFL players over police brutality and racial inequality. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)

Nike’s Kaepernick campaign signals change in shoe politics

By JESSE J. HOLLAND - Associated Press

Palm trees frame a large billboard on top of a Nike store that shows former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick at Union Square, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2018, in San Francisco. An endorsement deal between Nike and Colin Kaepernick prompted a flood of debate Tuesday as sports fans reacted to the apparel giant backing an athlete known mainly for starting a wave of protests among NFL players of police brutality, racial inequality and other social issues. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

Colin Kaepernick Nike ad to air during NFL season opener

By Rob Maaddi - Associated Press

Natasha Cloud's buzzer-beater helped the Mystics beat the Sparks last Friday. (ARTURO HOLMES/Special to THE WASHINGTON TIMES)

Rested Mystics host Sparks with return to WNBA semifinals on the line

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

LeBron James adds Showtime doc to his small-screen portfolio

Associated Press

LeBron James listens to a question at a news conference after the opening ceremony for the I Promise School in Akron, Ohio, July 30, 2018. (AP Photo/Phil Long) ** FILE **

Trump fires back at LeBron James after NBA star accuses president of dividing nation

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

LeBron James listens to a question at a news conference after the opening ceremony for the I Promise School in Akron, Ohio, July 30, 2018. (AP Photo/Phil Long) ** FILE **

Trump rips LeBron James’ smarts hours before rally in Ohio

By JONATHAN LEMIRE - Associated Press

In this Friday, July 13, 2018 file photo, first lady Melania Trump takes a seat during a visit to The Royal Hospital Chelsea in central London. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno, Pool)

Unlike Donald Trump, first lady has kind words for LeBron James

Associated Press

FILE - In this March 15, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Browns' T.J. Carrie speaks speaks at an NFL football press conference in Berea, Ohio. LeBron James is inspiring more than just kids with his innovative school in Akron. Browns cornerback T.J. Carrie said Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, that the NBA superstar has motivated him and other professional athletes to do more in their communities.(Joshua Gunter/The Plain Dealer via AP, File)

Browns cornerback Carrie inspired by James’ school in Akron

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

LeBron James speaks at the opening ceremony for the I Promise School in Akron, Ohio, Monday, July 30, 2018. The I Promise School is supported by the The LeBron James Family Foundation and is run by the Akron Public Schools. (AP Photo/Phil Long)

Class act: LeBron ensures legacy with ground-breaking school

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 19, 2012, file photo, NBA star and Akron native LeBron James and his mother Gloria James, right, pose with children participating in the LeBron James Family Foundation's Wheels for Education &quot;Time to Promise&quot; School Year event at Canal Park during an Akron Aeros game in Akron, Ohio. James, who earlier this month ended his second stay with the Cleveland Cavaliers by signing a four-year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, has opened a public school for challenged children in his hometown. The I Promise School, which is part of the Akron Public Schools, will initially house 240 third and fourth graders. The school will expand each year, adding second and fifth grades next year and will have student from grades 1-8 by 2022. The NBA superstar will be at the school Monday, July 30, 2018, to welcome students and make his first public comments since deciding to join the Lakers. (Karen Schiely/Akron Beacon Journal via AP, File)

LA-bound LeBron leaves lasting gift, Akron ‘always home’

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

London Spitfire gamer Won-sik Jung, of South Korea, poses during media day for the Overwatch League Grand Finals at Barclays Center in New York, Thursday, July 26, 2018. The Overwatch League, an esports circuit with teams in three continents, will broadcast its inaugural championship live in prime time on ESPN this Friday. (AP Photo/Terrin Whack)

What’s Overwatch? Why is it on ESPN? An AP esports explainer

By JAKE SEINER - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 3, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love, center, shoots against Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant during the first half of Game 2 of basketball's NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif. All-Star forward Kevin Love has signed a new four-year, $120 million contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers, who are beginning anew following LeBron James’ departure. Love signed the extension Tuesday, July 24, 2018. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, Pool, File)

Love-fest: Cavs sign Kevin Love to 4-year, $120M extension

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

G-Eazy, left, and Charlotte Flair present the award for best college athlete at the ESPY Awards at Microsoft Theater on Wednesday, July 18, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Phil McCarten/Invision/AP)

No LeBron, but ESPYs attendees abuzz about newest Laker

By JOLENE LATIMER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 10, 2018 file photo New Orleans Pelicans center DeMarcus Cousins (0) shoots a free throw in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies in Memphis, Tenn. Cousins will be ready to play at some point this season. And when he is, the two-time defending NBA champions will be waiting. Adding a fifth All-Star to their already glitzy lineup, the Golden State Warriors have come to terms with Cousins on a one-year, $5.3 million deal _ not the biggest money move on Day 2 of the NBA Free Agency period, but the most intriguing. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill, file)

Free agency turning into bargain hunting for NBA clubs

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka reads a passage from &quot;The Alchemist&quot; by Paulo Coelho as talks about the acquisition of LeBron James and other free agents at a news conference at the NBA basketball team's headquarters in El Segundo, Calif., Wednesday, July 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)

GM Pelinka: Lakers landing LeBron is “ultimate validation”

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

LeBron James a no-show at pizza party celebrating LA arrival

By ARIEL TU - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) gestures after scoring during the second half of an NBA basketball game as Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) looks on, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Wizards see opportunity with LeBron James moving west

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2017, file photo, executive producer LeBron James attends a premiere for &quot;The Carter Effect&quot; on day 3 of the Toronto International Film Festival at the Princess of Wales Theatre, in Toronto. LeBron James has gone from hot in Cleveland to high on Hollywood. James had movie and TV projects gestating long before he came to California to join the Los Angeles Lakers, and has the star power to now have a shot at a lot more. (Photo by Arthur Mola/Invision/AP) ** FILE **

Will LA mean LeBron behind the scenes and on the big screen?

By ANDREW DALTON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, March 11, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James, left, shoots as Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, in Los Angeles. On Sunday, July 1, 2018, James announced he would be joining Ball and the Lakers to try and dethrone the Golden State Warriors and grow his own legacy. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

LA-Bron: James agrees to 4-year contract with Lakers

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press