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2-Minute Drill: LeBron and Kyrie reunited, new Jordan Line, Stormy Daniels news

By  Dan Cahill
   
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LeBron James and Kyrie Irving will be back on the same team for the NBA All-Star Game. (Getty Images)

Catching you up on the latest news, trending topics and meaningless minutiae we all love to talk about in less than 120 seconds.

Stormy Daniels | Getty Images

Stormy Daniels | Getty Images

The long-anticipated wait is over — Team LeBron and Team Steph have been chosen for the NBA All-Star Game … Alex DeBrincat and the Blackhawks break out with a 5-1 victory over the Red Wings as they head to the All-Star break … White Sox sell out SoxFest … White Sox prospect Michael Kopech thinks he’s ready for the show, but that’ll be up to manager Rick Renteria … Bears’ draft season is about to begin … Watch out Cubbies, the Brewers just got a lot stronger … Illini AD is good with Lovie Smith and Brad Underwood … Legendary Mount Carmel football coach Frank Lenti opens up about his dismissal … This Tiger Woods comeback looks for real … Vince McMahon is bringing back the XFL and thinks games can be played in less than two hours … Jimmy Kimmel announced he’s having porn star Stormy Daniels on his show Tuesday, just after President Trump‘s State of the Union address. Watch. This. Ending(s)!

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