Live Updates: Saturday Updates and Highlights, Lakers Defeat Warriors and Hornets Stay Hot

 

Los Angeles snapped a three-game losing streak, maintaining a double-digit lead for the final three frames. The Lakers shot 53 percent from the field and 46 percent from 3-point range.

-The Hornets continue their hot streak against the Trail Blazers: Charlotte has been one of the best teams in the NBA over the last month, and they got another blowout win over the Blazers. That gives the Hornets a 13-3 record across their last 16 outings.

-The Heat defeat the Rockets, 115-105: Miami shot 50 percent from the field and 36 percent from 3-point range while holding Houston to 43 percent from the field and 25 percent from long range. The Heat had seven players reach double figures in scoring.

Luka Dončić had 26 points, six rebounds and eight assists on his birthday in a victory over the Golden State Warriors.

-LeBron James tallied 22 points, seven rebounds and nine assists in that win.

-Jeremiah Fears finished with 18 points, 11 rebounds, five assists and two blocks in a win over the Utah Jazz.

-Immanuel Quickley collected 27 points and 11 assists in a win over the Washington Wizards.

-Kevin Durant compiled 32 points, five rebounds, eight assists and two blocks in a loss to the Miami Heat.

-Bam Adebayo amassed 24 points and 11 rebounds in that victory.

-Brandon Miller provided 26 points, eight rebounds and two assists in a win over the Portland Trail Blazers.

Several injured as luxury Dubai hotel hit amid Iranian missile strikes

 An Iranian missile struck the world-famous Fairmont The Palm hotel in Dubai, setting the building alight, as the war launched by the US and Israel on Iran quickly spread to the rest of the Middle East on Saturday. Residents watched in shock as explosions rocked the five-star hotel in Dubai’s luxurious Palm Jumeirah area. Social media videos showed smoke rising from the building as a fire broke out near the hotel entrance, injuring four people

 Explosions rock Dubai, Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait as war spreads across Middle East

ABC SATURDAY: LUKA’S BIRTHDAY IN THE BAY; LAKERS VISIT WARRIORS

 Saturday night, primetime lights, an in-state rival and a national audience.

The stage is set for a birthday party befitting the league’s leading scorer.

Tonight (8:30 ET, ABC), on his 27th birthday, Luka Dončić and the Lakers visit the Warriors with postseason positioning on the line, with a difference of 3.5 games and a guaranteed Playoff spot between them.

Lakers Lately: L.A. has dropped its last three games, trying to maintain 6th place in the West with Phoenix just 1 game back

Looking In: The Warriors, along with those Suns, currently hold the top half of the SoFi Play-In Tournament positions

With those stakes in mind, the Lakers will be pleased to know that Luka has won on his birthday for two years running.

Yamal logra su primer triplete con Barcelona en triunfo ante Villarreal en La Liga

 superestrella del Barcelona, Lamine Yamal, anotó el primer triplete de su carrera en una victoria 4-1 sobre el Villarreal que dejó a su equipo con cuatro puntos de ventaja en la cima de La Liga el sábado.

Su cosecha incluyó una brillante jugada individual en la que superó a un rival al recortar desde la banda derecha y colocó un disparo alto, con efecto, en el ángulo más lejano.

El suplente Robert Lewandowski añadió el cuarto gol del Barcelona en el tiempo de descuento en el Camp Nou.

El Real Madrid, segundo clasificado, recibe al Getafe el lunes con la oportunidad de recortar la ventaja del Barcelona a un punto.

También el sábado, Iñaki Williams empató para el Athletic Bilbao en un 1-1 en el campo del Rayo Vallecano.

Dual Gomes goals ensure Wolves beat Aston Villa and unwanted points record

 As Wolves applied the seal to only their second Premier League victory of the season, Rodrigo Gomes doubling their lead over Aston Villa deep into second-half stoppage time, Rob Edwards hared down the touchline, yelling into the stands as his players started a celebratory pile-on a few yards behind him. It was a moment of catharsis for Edwards, who beat his chest and wellied an advertising hoarding, but for Unai Emery it was a different kind of cue.

As those in old gold savoured a win over near neighbours that takes them to 13 points, ending any fears that they may not eclipse Derby’s record-low tally of 11 in 2007-08, Emery marched straight down the tunnel before the post-match handshakes.

Wolves’s other Premier League win came against West Ham at the start of last month and no wonder the supporters savoured every second. “The two games we’ve won in the league this year, both managers have disappeared from the touchline,” Edwards said with a smile. “I think everyone expects just to turn up and win, which is understandable given how this season has gone.”

At the end of the season, how costly might this untimely slip prove for Villa? Judging by the way Emery fumed, this defeat will hurt for a while yet and, significantly, it could have major implications for their hopes of returning to the Champions League. They are on a poor run of form having taken only one win in their past six matches in all competitions and 12 points from their past nine league games. Emery called for perspective.

“Maybe you can say: ‘We are losing the chance to the win the Premier League,’” Emery said animatedly. “Some supporters maybe were dreaming. Now we are not with the possibility to fight for the Premier League, some can feel frustrated, even myself because I have my dreams. In September I was worried and the objective was to stay in the Premier League. One month ago I was dreaming about maybe winning the Premier League.”

'As good a basketball team as I've seen': How Dusty May led Michigan to Big Ten title in Year 2

 Champaign, IL — Michigan basketball fans owe a huge thank you to Mrs. May, according to coach Dusty May.

In his second year leading the program, May and the No. 3-ranked Wolverines clinched the Big Ten Conference regular season title with a dominant 84-70 win over No. 11 Illinois on Friday, Feb. 27, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois.

May has helped lead Michigan's transformation from an 8-24 campaign in the 2023-24 season to a potential No. 1 seed and the regular-season conference title with an impressive 27-2 record in 2025-26.

May, of course, wasn't with Michigan during the 2023-24 season: He was coaching Florida Atlantic to the Final Four as a major Cinderella. The run with the Owls had every program with an opening trying to court May. However, the choice of Michigan came down to a family decision.

"Anna, my wife, is a major, major influence and probably more of an influence on my decision-making than I," May said of his decision to pick Michigan over other programs with interest. "I'm a pretty simple man. Give me a ball, a gym and some dudes that want to work, and I am happy with Michigan."

See the New Trailer for Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves, Coming to Nintendo Switch 2

 The new Pokémon Presents revealed an exciting trailer for Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves, upcoming entries in the Pokémon video game series. Developed by GAME FREAK exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2, these new titles feature an open world to explore, with beautiful windswept islands and a vast ocean with glittering waves. The Pokémon that live in harmony with this region’s lush environment have developed their own unique ecosystems. During this adventure, you’ll team up with all kinds of Pokémon to overcome both the difficult road ahead and even the forces of nature that block your path at times.

Your main character will sport a different outfit depending on which version of the game you play—and of course, you’ll set out with one of three first partner Pokémon. Will you choose a Grass type by partnering with Browt, the lively but clumsy Bean Chick Pokémon? Or perhaps you’ll heat things up with a Fire type by picking Pombon, the guileless and friendly Puppy Pokémon. If Water types are more your speed, then the intelligent Water Gecko Pokémon, Gecqua, might be the partner for you.

Additionally, it was announced that beginning with Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves, Brazilian Portuguese will officially be supported as a language players can choose. Now, even more fans around the world will be able to play this new adventure in their native language!

Look for the global simultaneous release of Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves in 2027. And keep checking Pokemon.com for more information on Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves.

The trailer also showed off a pair of special Pikachu with a brand-new look. We’ll have to wait a bit longer to learn how Mr. Windychu and Ms. Wavychu will be involved in the adventure.