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The Lakers ended this season by getting swept in the Western Conference Finals. What can they do to improve for next season?The Lakers had a really weird season. By midseason, they were the No. 13 seed in the Western Conference. They then traded Russell Westbrook and started to improve. LeBron J...

Former Wrexham defender Neil Taylor has told the club’s Hollywood owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds to stay clear of signing big-name “over the hill” players and avoid a “circus”. Actors McElhenney and Reynolds have transformed Wrexham since buying the club in February 2021, with the Dragons set to end a 15-year absence from the Football League after winning the National League title. Wrexham’s promotion has seen them linked with several prominent names, among them former Real Madrid and Wales star Gareth Bale, who McElhenney and Reynolds attempted to lure out of retirement. Former Wales forward Hal Robson-Kanu and ex-Blackburn and Norway midfielder Morten Gamst Pedersen, now 41, have also offered their services to Wrexham since promotion to the fourth tier was won. “It can’t become a circus. It’s still a football club that needs to be successful because no one will pat you on the back if you don’t do it properly,” said Taylor, the former Swansea, Aston Villa and Wales full-back who began his senior career at Wrexham. “Leave those players that are over the hill. I’d say to Hal ‘I don’t think you’re getting in over Paul Mullin. You’re retired now and he’s a top-class striker’. “People think League One and League Two is easy but they’re not. It’s really hard football, harder arguably than when you play higher up with the amount of games, travel and some of the grounds you play at. “So I’d say to Wrexham, stay clear and go for players who know the league and have been successful in it, players who are hungry to get higher up.” Taylor, who grew up in north Wales at nearby Ruthin, predicts Wrexham will mount another strong promotion challenge in League Two next season. Several members of Phil Parkinson’s squad – among them top scorer Mullin, Ollie Palmer, Elliot Lee and skipper Ben Tozer – have extensive experience playing in the EFL. “Hopefully that success continues and I don’t see any reason why not with the squad they’ve got,” said Taylor. “They will strengthen this summer but it’s already a ready-made team to do well in League Two. But if you’re a good player in League One or League Two and Wrexham knock on the door, you’re going to go there. “You’ll look at the brand and the commercial value of it and see how Paul Mullin’s gone from Tranmere to having a book out. “It shows how good going to Wrexham can be for your career and agents will clamour to get their players at the club. “But they’ve got to be careful who they get through the door because, in my mind, there’s no bigger pull than Wrexham below the Championship.” Taylor was 19 when he was part of the Wrexham side relegated from the EFL in 2008 and he admires McElhenney and Reynolds for their impact on the football club and the wider community in general. He said: “When I started there – and I was carrying the water for the first team at 16 – the Racecourse was full. “But by the time you’re getting relegated, there were 2,500 in the stadium and you see the decline. “It was tough for many years, so to see them promoted was emotional because I know many people connected with the club who are still there when I was.” Read More Why Wrexham? How Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney came to buy a club they’d never heard of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney agree deal to rename Wrexham’s ground FAW chief hails Wrexham’s Hollywood owners for changing Welsh football forever

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The Boston Celtics' season ended in disappointing fashion, but Jayson Tatum made it clear he has no desire to break up with star teammate Jaylen Brown.A fiery 0-3 comeback ended in bitter disappointment for the Boston Celtics on Monday night. Jayson Tatum injured his ankle 20 seconds into G...

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Rick Astley appeared on BBC Breakfast this morning (31 May), to reveal he would be playing Glastonbury Festival in just a few weeks time - however, the excitement wasn't enough to coax him out of his pyjamas at such an early time. "I'll be very early on the Saturday [at the festival]...a bit too early...I'm still in my pyjamas now!", he joked, showing off the blue bedtime set. "I might do it in my pyjamas!" Click here to sign up for our newsletters

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There’s a new alledged celebrity couple causing a stir on social media, after Romelu Lukaku and Megan Thee Stallion were spotted together recently. Rumours about a romance between the pair have been circulating after they were seen holding hands at a wedding. The Belgian international and the 'WAP' rapper were guests as Lukaku’s Inter teammate Lautaro Martinez's wedding to Agustin Gandolfo. It may seem like they're from different worlds, but both Lukaku and the rapper are signed to Jay-Z’s Roc Nation management, which could explain how the pair first met. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Further details about the pair’s possible relationship has yet to be confirmed, but the news has sparked a big reaction on social media. “Nah Romelu Lukaku dating Megan Thee Stallion is the perfect explanation for this recent fantastic uptick in form. The man’s confidence is through the absolute ceiling,” one wrote. “I’m on my knees Lukaku I apologise. What is this rizz I’m seeing,” another commented. Meanwhile, Lukaku will be key to Inter Milan’s chances of winning the Champions League when the Italian side lines up against Manchester City in Istanbul on June 10. Lukaku has scored 14 goals in all competitions for Inter this year, after returning to Serie A following an unsuccessful return to Chelsea during the 21/22 season. Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.

Australia’s house prices climbed for a third straight month in May, suggesting further interest-rate increases may be needed

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Zach Hample caught a home run ball and the White Sox crowd did not love it.

Kylie Minogue has landed back on the charts with her first UK Top 40 hit in nearly 20 years.