LeBron James rejects Zlatan's criticism of activist athletes
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) points at a team mate during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)LOS ANGELES – LeBron James responded to Zlatan Ibrahimovic's criticism of his political activism with a promise that he will never just shut up and dribble. The AC Milan striker and former LA Galaxy star criticized James and other socially conscious athletes Thursday in an interview with Discovery Plus. “I would never shut up about things that are wrong,” said James, who had 28 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists. AdThey also share remarkable similarities as two astonishing athletes who have remained among the world's best players deep into their 30s.
Ronaldo reportedly returning to Italy to finish confinement
The Portuguese soccer federation says Cristiano Ronaldo has tested positive for the coronavirus. He has been dropped from the country's Nations League match against Sweden on Wednesday, Oct. 14. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus, File)Cristiano Ronaldo appears to be heading back to Italy after testing positive for the coronavirus in Portugal. The 35-year-old Ronaldo tested positive two days before the team’s Nations League match against Sweden in Lisbon. He had played in the Nations League match against France on Sunday, and against Spain in a friendly last week.
Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimović tests positive for virus
FILE - In this Sept. 21, 2020 file photo, AC Milan's Zlatan Ibrahimovic reacts during the Serie A soccer match between AC Milan and Bologna at the San Siro stadium, in Milan, Italy. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)MILAN – Zlatan Ibrahimović tested positive for the coronavirus on Thursday, and he reacted to the news as only he can. The AC Milan striker said he was positive a day after testing negative for COVID-19. “Zlatan Ibrahimović has tested positive for COVID-19 following a second round of swab tests ahead of tonight’s game against Bodø/Glimt,” Milan said in a statement. He launched it with a video message which he ended by saying: “And remember, if the virus don’t go to Zlatan, Zlatan goes to the virus.”___More AP soccer: https://apnews.com/Soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports