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LeBron James became the NBA's all-time leader in regular-season games by appearing in his 1,612nd contest, one more than Robert Parish, during a road game against the Orlando Magic. In his 23rd season, the Lakers star is averaging 21.3 points, 6.9 assists and 5.8 rebounds, as Los Angeles rides an eight-game win streak (11 of 12) and heads to a visit with the Detroit Pistons.
The NBA announced a three-year plan to play at least six regular-season games in Europe, starting with matchups between the Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic in Berlin and London during the 2025-26 season, with additional games planned in Manchester and Paris in subsequent seasons, reflecting growing regional interest in NBA basketball.
The NFL is considering the possibility of hosting a Super Bowl in London, as part of its efforts to expand the sport internationally. Commissioner Roger Goodell acknowledged that while it is not happening soon, it has been discussed. The league has previously held regular season games in London, Germany, and Mexico, and is also considering Spain, Brazil, and Australia. However, the time zone constraints pose a challenge for a London Super Bowl, as it would require an early start time to accommodate the traditional evening slot.
The NFL is reportedly planning to hold its first Monday tripleheader on Christmas Day in 2023, with three games scheduled for the occasion. The league has been playing regular-season games on Christmas since 1989 and has been looking to utilize the holiday whenever possible. The Christmas games have been successful over the past few seasons, registering huge TV ratings. If the NFL sticks to the same Christmas schedule as last year, then the Monday games will be staggered throughout the day with kickoff times at 1 p.m. ET, 4:30 p.m. ET and 8:20 p.m. ET.