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LeBron James suspended one game, Isaiah Stewart suspended two games after altercation

Headline from CBS News, on the newest of 2 developments

James swung his arm and struck Stewart, bloodying his eye. Stewart attempted to confront him, causing players, coaches, and security to break up a potential fight.

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Developments in this update

2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Lakers' LeBron James, Pistons' Isaiah Stewart ejected following brawl

    Headline from Foxla ·

  2. Newest

    LeBron James suspended one game, Isaiah Stewart suspended two games after altercation

    Headline from CBS News ·

Reports & sources

28 articles, oldest first.

  1. Fox News

    Lakers' LeBron James, Pistons' Isaiah Stewart ejected following brawl (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Lakers superstar LeBron James was ejected from the team’s game against the Pistons after he drilled Detroit’s Isaiah Stewart in the head with an elbow while the two players were fighting for a rebound in the third quarter of Sunday’s matchup.

  2. CNN

    LeBron James ejected after a strike to an opposing player's face leads to scuffle (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was ejected during a game against the Detroit Pistons Sunday after making contact with Pistons' Isaiah Stewart in the face.

  3. The Guardian

    LeBron James ejected after leaving Isaiah Stewart bloodied in fiery game (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    LeBron James was ejected from the Los Angeles Lakers-Detroit Pistons game after drawing blood on Isaiah Stewart’s face when they fought for a rebound

  4. CBS News

    LeBron James ejected after drawing blood on Isaiah Stewart's face, leading to Pistons-Lakers melee (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The NBA superstar's left elbow and hand appeared to make contact with Stewart above the neck, sending him into a rage.

  5. BizPac Review

    Living the thug life: NBA star Lebron James ejected after cheap shot to face bloodies opponent, may face suspension (opens BizPac Review)

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    BizPac Review's feed description

    James and Isaiah Stewart had a heated altercation after James bashed Stewart in the face, and is now possibly facing a suspension.

  6. Forbes

    LeBron James, Isaiah Stewart Suspended Following Bloody Near-Confrontation (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    James and Stewart will each sit one and two games respectively without pay as per the NBA’s punishment.

  7. France 24

    LeBron James ejected in Lakers road win over Pistons (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    LeBron James was ejected after bloodying Detroit's Isaiah Stewart with a swipe to the face in the Los Angeles Lakers 121-116 victory over the Pistons on Sunday night in Detroit.

  8. Portland Press Herald

    NBA roundup: LeBron suspended 1 game, Stewart 2 games for altercation (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    It is LeBron James' first suspension in his 19-year career.

  9. CBS News

    LeBron James suspended one game, Isaiah Stewart suspended two games after altercation (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    James swung his arm and struck Stewart, bloodying his eye. Stewart attempted to confront him, causing players, coaches, and security to break up a potential fight.

  10. Fox News

    Lakers' LeBron James suspended 1 game, Pistons' Isaiah Stewart handed 2-game suspension for on-court incident (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was suspended for one game, and Detroit Pistons second-year player Isaiah Stewart was suspended for two games for their roles during an incident in a game between the two teams on Sunday night.

  11. Daily Progress

    LeBron suspended 1 game, Stewart 2 games for altercation (opens Daily Progress)

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    Daily Progress's feed description

    LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers has been suspended for one game and Detroit's Isaiah Stewart was suspended two games for their roles in an ugly incident during Sunday's

  12. The Guardian

    LeBron James suspended for first time in career after bloody clash in Detroit (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    LeBron James has been suspended for one game and Detroit’s Isaiah Stewart banned for two for their roles in an ugly confrontation on Sunday

  13. Forbes

    LeBron James To Miss Only Game This Season At Madison Square Garden With One-Game Suspension, Isaiah Stewart Suspended Two Games (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart has been suspended two games without pay for escalating an on-court altercation by repeatedly and aggressively pursuing Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James in an unsportsmanlike manner, and James has been suspended one game without pay for recklessly hitt...

  14. NBC Los Angeles

    Ouch. Lakers' LeBron James Suspended After Elbowing Pistons' Isaiah Stewart in Face (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    The Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James faces a one-game suspension after a scuffle with Detroit Pistons’ Isaiah Stewart left the Pistons center with a bloody cut on his face, the NBA announced Monday afternoon.

  15. New York Times

    LeBron James and Isaiah Stewart Suspended After On-Court Melee (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    James, who struck Stewart in the face while boxing out, will miss Tuesday’s game against the Knicks. Stewart is out for Detroit’s next two games.

  16. The Hill

    NBA suspends LeBron James for one game for striking Isaiah Stewart (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    The NBA has suspended Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James for one game following an altercation with Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart during the two team's games on Sunday,

  17. The Daily Caller

    LeBron James Suspended Following Lakers-Piston’s Altercation (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    LeBron James has been suspended following an altercation between him and Isaiah Stewart during the Lakers-Piston game.

  18. Fox5 Atlanta

    Lakers' LeBron James, Pistons' Isaiah Stewart face suspensions following brawl (opens Fox5 Atlanta)

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    Fox5 Atlanta's feed description

    LeBron James was ejected from the team’s game against the Pistons after he drilled Detroit’s Isaiah Stewart in the head with an elbow.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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