LeBron James Flag Bearer for Paris Olympics as Sports World Buzzes

LeBron James will carry the flag for Team USA at the Paris Olympics, making his fourth appearance. The Bengals focus on re-signing WR Ja'Marr Chase, Mavericks sign Spencer Dinwiddie, and Javier Aguirre appointed Mexico soccer coach. MLB highlights Bobby Witt Jr., and TNT Sports matches Amazon's NBA bid.

Four-time NBA champion LeBron James has been chosen as Team USA's male flag bearer for the Paris Olympics, set to begin on July 26. At 39, James will participate in his fourth Olympic Games, bringing a wealth of experience and a record of two gold medals.

In NFL news, Cincinnati Bengals owner Mike Brown has prioritized signing wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase to a long-term contract. Chase, 24, had an impressive last season with 100 catches for 1,216 yards and seven touchdowns.

The Dallas Mavericks are adding veteran guard Spencer Dinwiddie to their roster on a one-year contract, according to The Athletic. The 31-year-old has a proven track record, scoring an average of 17.7 points per game during his previous tenure with the team.

Javier Aguirre takes on the role of head coach for Mexico's national soccer team for the third time, replacing Jaime Lozano following a lackluster Copa America performance. Mexico is gearing up to co-host the 2026 World Cup.

In baseball, Bobby Witt Jr. led the Kansas City Royals to a 10-4 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks, collecting three hits for the fourth consecutive game and narrowly missing a cycle.

Warner Bros Discovery's TNT Sports announced its intent to match Amazon Prime Video's $1.9 billion per season bid for NBA broadcast rights, aiming to maintain its long-standing relationship with the league.

Controversy has struck as the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee sues Prime Hydration, co-founded by Logan Paul and KSI, over allegations of trademark infringement. The committee claims their Olympic-themed ad campaign could mislead consumers regarding endorsements.

(With inputs from agencies.)