This was hardly the ideal way for LeBron James and his Los Angeles Lakers to cap what amounted to an eventful week of highs and lows.

NBA ROUND-UP: Steph Curry and Kevin Durant each scored 28 points, with Durant going 12 of 13 from the field, as the Warriors beat the Memphis Grizzlies 118-103 on Wednesday.

James hit a pair of clutch 3-pointers in the waning minutes to seal another impressive win for the Lakers, who haven't lost since their season opener against the Clippers.

LeBron James, 34, was seen jumping up and down as Bronny played for California's Sierra Canyon Trailblazers on Saturday against St. Vincent-St. Mary Irish who were at home in Columbus, Ohio.

Kawhi Leonard (right) scored 35 points as the LA Clippers beat the LA Lakers in the marquee Christmas Day game. Meanwhile, Draymond Green had 20 points in Golden State's shock win.

LA Lakers snapped their season-long four-game losing streak, after LeBron James (left) scored 21 points in victory against Portland Trail Blazers.

NBA ROUND-UP: LeBron James scored 19 of his 36 points in the fourth quarter while hitting five 3-pointers in an incredible three-minute span as the LA Lakers beat the San Antonio Spurs.

NBA ROUND-UP: LeBron James (left) posted a triple-double and Anthony Davis scored 33 points as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Denver Nuggets 120-116 in overtime Wednesday night.

MATT BARLOW AT THE MEMORIAL STADIUM: Teenage striker Aaron Connolly marked his first Brighton start with a goal but it was not enough to spare Graham Potter an anxious night.

ADAM SHERGOLD AT RODNEY PARADE: Jack Wilshere was a fresh-faced 16-year-old the last time he scored in the League Cup, for Arsenal against Sheffield United back in September 2008.

KIERAN GILL AT VICARAGE ROAD: Javi Gracia earned himself some breathing space as Watford finally ended their losing streak, with Ismaila Sarr scoring his first goal for the Hornets.

Patients were in Arizona, California, Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and D.C. Lawyers claim numerous patients' relatives and neighbors learned of their status.

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo took his international tally to 93 goals when he scored four times to give the European champions a 5-1 win away to Lithuania in their Euro 2020 qualifier on Tuesday.

ALBANIA 0-2 FRANCE: Corentin Tolisso and Antoine Griezmann scored as France beat Albania 2-0 to secure top spot in Euro 2020 qualifying group H.

CHRIS WHEELER IN FRANKFURT: A hat-trick from former Arsenal player Serge Gnabry sank Northern Ireland as their Group C campaign ended with a heavy defeat in Frankfurt.

Lionel Messi missed out on top spot after injuries, Cristiano Ronaldo closed in on a remarkable international feat and Raheem Sterling was deadly - who have 2019's most prolific strikers been?

Nigeria produced a second-half comeback to beat Cameroon 3-2 and book their place in the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations. The Super Eagles had taken an early lead.

During the raunchy episode, the Justin Bieber tour manager, 39, visited the momager, 64.

Amanda Holden has released the glittering official music video for her chart-topping charity hit Somewhere Over The Rainbow.

SEBASTIAN SHAKESPEARE: Fergie, who has just launched her own YouTube channel, 'Storytime With Fergie And Friends', declines to comment on the company's affairs.

Ryan Babel scored twice as a rampant Holland claimed a comfortable 4-0 victory over Estonia in their Euro 2020 Group C qualifier on Monday.

Charlie Sheen is being accused of sodomizing a then 13-year-old Corey Haim on the set of the movie 'Lucas.'

Judy Haim told Dr Oz that her late son was an open book with her, and claims she would have known about any instances of sexual assault.

A producer has come forward with explosive new claims about Corey Haim's alleged abusers, claiming that in 2008 that former child star told him that he had been assaulted by Jackson.

Corey Feldman accuses Charlie Sheen of raping his childhood friend Corey Haim when he was 13 in his explosive documentary 'My Truth: The Rape of Two Coreys'.

'These sick, twisted and outlandish allegations never occurred. Period,' Sheen's publicist said in a statement to People following the documentary's Monday premier.

Lyon secured an impressive Champions League last-16 first-leg victory at home to Juventus thanks to Lucas Tousart's first-half goal, with the visitors failing to have a shot on target.

The Barcelona captain scored from the penalty spot with nine minutes remaining to give his side all three points, and in doing so scored his 438th La Liga goal in his 474th appearance.

Caster Semenya smashed Cristiano Ronaldo's 'core crusher challenge' record in the Nike Living Room Cup challenge, an initiative aiming to promote exercising indoors during the coronavirus pandemic

Cristiano Ronaldo is urging people to keep busy during the coronavirus lockdown by inviting football fans to take part in a core strength challenge. The Juventus star took part in Nike's Living Room Cup initiative.

Reigning European champions Spain begin their quest to retain their crown with a Group D opener against Czech Republic in Toulouse. Follow the action with MATT MALTBY.

IAN LADYMAN AT THE STADIUM MUNICIPAL: The defining moment looked simple but it wasn't. The cross from Andres Iniesta had to be almost perfect and it was, dropping on Pique's head

AMANDA PLATELL: As revealed in the Mail yesterday, the man who threw the child to what he hoped would be his death, Jonty Bravery, had warned, even bragged of, his plans.

Rodolfo Pizarro opened the scoring for Inter Miami in just the second minute with a shot 12 yards out from the centre of the box but the hosts scored twice in two minutes to earn all three points.

Michael O'Neill's men still have a very slim chance of qualifying automatically but must beat Holland on Saturday evening. Join KIERAN JACKSON for full commentary of the Group C clash.

They've almost been married for ten years. 

The 38-year-old new mother was the only woman to make the list, which was topped by Kevin Hart

Liverpool are one step away from making the Club World Cup final for the sixth time with Monterrey standing in their way. Sportsmail's Jordan Seward will provide LIVE UPDATES from Qatar.

Wolverhampton Wanderers' Diogo Jota flexed his gaming muscles on Thursday, showing off his FIFA 20 skills by beating Leicester's Wilfred Ndidi in the ePremier League Invitational.

The 21-year-old model sobbed as she was surprisingly sent home on Monday's episode of Dancing With The Stars despite her repeated high scores.

The 55-year-old actress was eliminated Monday from Dancing With The Stars as Sean Spicer, 48, remained despite having the lowest scores on Dance-Off Night.

Sean Spicer, 48, was kicked off the US dance competition after a nine-week stint. Trump tweeted asking his supporters to vote for Spicer but deleted the tweet after he was eliminated.

Kris Jenner freshened up her dance moves as she took a class in LA led by Dancing With The Stars pro Artem Chigvintsev. She rocked a leather jacket and brought her boyfriend Corey Gamble.

It was just a day after the momager and her beau caught up with DWTS talent Artem Chigvintsev at the very same rehearsal spot. Kris' outfit made it unclear if she was in the mood to dance.

Joe Biden has soared to lead over Bernie Sanders in new polls heading into the next round of Democratic primaries and won the endorsement of former rival Cory Booker on Monday.

Robbie Savage has revealed he hid from Arsenal's kit man when Thierry Henry asked for the shirt he'd scored his 100th Gunners goal in back.

Tia Booth has found a way to get over Colton Underwood following their shocking Bachelor in Paradise split. The Arkansas native is reportedly dating Big Brother's Corey Brooks.

Blac Chyna left fans perplexed after she made a surprise appearance on the Academy Awards red carpet on Sunday.  

SEBASTIAN SHAKESPEARE: Fergie, who has just launched her own YouTube channel, 'Storytime With Fergie And Friends', declines to comment on the company's affairs.

The Mail on Sunday urges MPs to end the chaos and indecision, recover their good sense, and support the Prime Minister. Loyalty has never been so important.