LeBron becomes free agent...Yanks with hot start to big weekend series...and a thrilling start to the knockout rounds in Russia. More details from Greg Larson on today's Saturday Sports Update...
Saturday Sports Update
Top left: Where will LeBron James take his talents now? It was announced Friday that LeBron decided to opt out of the final year of his current contract, which will make him an unrestricted free agent. The Los Angeles Lakers appear to be the early frontrunners for King James, who has played in eight consecutive NBA Finals. Photo by USA Today
Top right: Greg Bird crosses home plate after hitting one of his two home runs in the New York Yankees' series-opening game against the Boston Red Sox on Friday in the Bronx. The Yanks also got homers from Miguel Andujar and Aaron Judge, and CC Sabathia pitched seven strong innings in an 8-1 victory. Photo by Newsday
Bottom: France and Argentina played a thriller today to begin the knockout stage of the World Cup in Russia. Antoine Griezmann (left) opened the scoring for France from the penalty spot, the first of seven goals scored between the two countries. In the end, France held on for a 4-3 win, which may prove to be the final World Cup game played by Argentina's Lionel Messi (right). Photos by EPA
