LeBron hits the high five

LeBRON JAMES is fifth in the NBA’s all-time scoring list after leading the LA Lakers to a 126-117 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.

A three-point play saw James surpass Wilt Chamberlain to take the No.5 spot.

LEEDS have beaten off competition from severalNRL clubs to snap up AustralianTest forward Trent Merrin (above). The 29-year-old prop secured a release from the last two years of his contract with Penrith Panthers to agree a four-year deal with the Rhinos.