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LeBron James and 76ers beat Cavaliers 114-106 after Trump anthem criticism

Hours after President Trump called LeBron James a "disgrace" over his behavior during the national anthem, James played his 76ers home debut and won 114-106 over Cleveland.

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LeBron James played his Philadelphia 76ers home debut hours after President Trump criticized him over the national anthem, and the Sixers beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 114-106, Al Jazeera reports. The Guardian says Philadelphia erased a 29-point deficit in the game.

Both outlets say James shrugged off the criticism. The Guardian's headline carries the phrase "Slow news day at the office."

Trump attacked James on Truth Social on Thursday, according to The Guardian. It says he posted video of James making apparent warm-up movements in a line with teammates before the 76ers' season opener against the New York Knicks on Tuesday. The Hill places that game at Madison Square Garden. The Guardian and BBC News both report that Trump demanded an apology.

The Hill quotes Trump: "While listening to our National Anthem, LeBron James disrespects our Country." The Hill and Fox News say Trump called James a "disgrace." Fox and The Guardian give it as "total disgrace" and "TOTAL DISGRACE."

Outlets describe James' movements differently. BBC News says he appeared to practice a golf swing and basketball shots. Fox News says golf swings. ABC News says apparent stretches. The Hill says cameras showed him swaying.

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  1. The HillTrump criticizes LeBron James as 'disgrace' over national anthemThu, Oct 22, 1:07 PM EDT
  2. Fox NewsTrump blasts LeBron James as a 'total disgrace' over his national anthem antics during 76ers debutThu, Oct 22, 1:39 PM EDT
  3. Al JazeeraTrump says NBA star LeBron James disrespected US national anthemThu, Oct 22, 2:05 PM EDT
  4. BBC NewsTrump says NBA star LeBron James disrespected US anthem and demands apologyThu, Oct 22, 3:01 PM EDT
  5. Al JazeeraWhat is the history behind Trump’s LeBron blast over US national anthem?Thu, Oct 22, 5:51 PM EDT
  6. The Guardian‘Slow news day at the office’: LeBron James shrugs off Trump’s national anthem attackFri, Oct 23, 12:29 AM EDT
  7. Al JazeeraLeBron shrugs off Trump blast in home debut win for Philadelphia 76ersFri, Oct 23, 4:42 AM EDT
  8. ABC NewsTrump slams LeBron James over apparent national anthem stretchesFri, Oct 23, 6:11 AM EDT
  9. Fox NewsLeBron James doubles down with sneaky golf hip turns during national anthem after Trump's 'total disgrace' digFri, Oct 23, 10:45 AM EDT
  10. Fox NewsESPN posts propagandistic headline about Trump, LeBron and national anthemFri, Oct 23, 7:02 PM EDT

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Earlier versions (4)
  1. Fri, Oct 23, 12:45 AM EDT, 5 outlets: LeBron James shrugs off Trump's anthem criticism; president wants apology
  2. Thu, Oct 22, 3:05 PM EDT, 4 outlets: Trump demands apology from LeBron James over national anthem conduct
  3. Thu, Oct 22, 2:25 PM EDT, 3 outlets: Trump says LeBron James disrespected the national anthem at 76ers game
  4. Thu, Oct 22, 1:50 PM EDT, 2 outlets: Trump criticizes LeBron James over his conduct during national anthem