Bayou Barbie is back in Chicago. With her own Barbie, too. Angel Reese is playing in her third WNBA All-Star Game on Saturday at the United Center. This time, she is representing Atlanta in her first season with the Dream following a messy split with the Chicago Sky. Reese calls it a “full circle” moment. She is on “Team Coop” for this weekend’s showcase event, alongside Paige Bueckers and Breanna Stewart. Caitlin Clark and A’ja Wilson headline “Team Spoon.” Reese earned the nickname “Bayou Barbie” while helping LSU win the 2023 national championship. Now she has her own Barbie doll with a pink Angel No. 5 jersey.

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has been cleared to start training camp after knee surgery last year. Mahomes says he met all the necessary benchmarks to report on time. The Chiefs begin practice Saturday for rookies, quarterbacks and select players recovering from injuries. Mahomes hurt his knee in December and underwent surgery immediately afterward. He spent the offseason rehabbing at the Chiefs' facility. Coach Andy Reid says Mahomes is fully cleared but will be evaluated daily. Mahomes plans to wear a knee brace and participate in camp as usual. The Chiefs' preseason opener is August 15. The regular season begins September 14.

NASCAR Hall of Famer Jimmie Johnson has added another honor to his long list of achievements by becoming the first racer to put a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The seven-time series champion received his official spot for sports entertainment Friday. He is scheduled to make his final Cup start at next year’s Daytona 500. Johnson also is the co-founder of race team Legacy Motor Club and reveled in the moment in his home state. Johnson won 83 career races in his NASCAR career and won a record five consecutive series titles. He is the only racer to be selected The Associated Press Male of the Year and also was named the 2022 Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year in his only race start.J

The Chicago Blackhawks have signed Patrick Kane to a two-year, $16 million deal, hoping he can boost their offense once again. Kane, now 37, returns to Chicago after three seasons with the Detroit Red Wings. He feels strong after hip surgery and is eager to contribute. Kane had considered joining the Buffalo Sabres but chose Chicago to help the team make big strides. He's excited to play alongside young talent like Connor Bedard, who is recovering from shoulder surgery. Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson believes Kane's experience and leadership will benefit the team's rebuilding efforts.

LeBron James is heading to the Philadelphia 76ers. James made the announcement on social media, saying it will be his “last decision” and that it comes after he strongly considered retirement. James says “I believe I can help make the Philadelphia 76ers a championship team and I am so excited to energize a new fan base and start this incredible journey one last time.”

Brianna Turner said on social media that her former team, the Indiana Fever, fired a male employee last season for sexual harassment. Turner, who was with Indiana last season but now plays for the Las Vegas Aces, also said Fever players were encouraged not to discuss the firing. Turner didn't provide details of the firing in her posts on X. The Fever put out a statement Thursday that didn’t directly address Turner’s comments but noted that the organization doesn't comment on personnel matters involving former employees.

Quarterback Fernando Mendoza, the top overall pick in this year’s draft, signed a four-year, $57.27 million contract with the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday. The Raiders hold a fifth-year option. Mendoza was the last of the Raiders’ 10 draft picks to sign. He ran the third-team offense in organized team activities and minicamp, but is expected to take on a larger role in training camp, which begins Wednesday. Veteran Kirk Cousins, who signed a free-agent contract worth $20 million guaranteed, enters camp as the No. 1 quarterback.

Patrick Kane has rejoined the Chicago Blackhawks, agreeing to a $16 million, two-year contract with his first NHL team. The 37-year-old Kane became one of the NHL’s most dynamic players while spending his first 15-plus seasons in Chicago, helping the Blackhawks win three Stanley Cup championships. He ranks among the franchise’s career leaders with 446 goals, 779 assists and 1,225 points. Kane isn’t same player he was during his first stint with the Blackhawks. But he had 16 goals and 41 assists in 67 games with the Detroit Red Wings last season. He has recorded at least 50 points in 18 of his 19 seasons.