For those of you who are confused, I just wish to clarify that I am not making any bloviating references to a certain Booker T. I wish to talk about a man who is much bigger than the WWE star; bigger in every sense of the word. The words aren’t maybe as signature as maybe to a Booker T, but if you choose to open up your jersey retirement “Thank You” speech with that, I guess the phrase must be some kind of an identity....
Embiid became the first center to lead the league in scoring since Shaquille O’Neal back in 1999-00, starting to dominate in a way that could be comparable to one of the most unstoppable bigs in NBA history. O’Neal has had his fair share of constructive criticism for Embiid, imploring the 76ers center to play with a more physically imposing presence in the same way that a young Shaq did in his prime....
The world No. 3 has suffered surprise defeats in Miami and Stuttgart in recent months but appears to have found her game in the Spanish capital. She defeated Duque-Marino 6-1, 6-2. Sharapova, the defending champion, needed 75 minutes to book a third-round clash with Caroline Garcia. She dominated the match, with her forehand proving a particularly useful weapon. Garcia caused one of the upsets on Tuesday as she dumped 14th seed Karolina Pliskova....
So when the schedule came out in April and the Chiefs were playing at San Francisco this weekend, that was a good thing. But whodathunkit, there’s Royals playoffs baseball to be had in this neck of the cornfields and ranches. The Kansas City area is abuzz about the team’s first trip in 29 years to the playoffs. The Chiefs, with a thumping Monday night of the visiting Patriots, continue to capture attention, too....
The picture, taken by Andrew Williams, was shared to social media by Auckland Whale & Dolphin Safari, with which Williams was touring when he took the picture off the coast of New Zealand on December 22. “I just put my thumb on the photo button,” Williams, who was poised with his camera phone in hand as the boat passed a group of bronze whalers, told New Zealand-based magazine Stuff. “I felt the luckiest man alive at that moment....
On Tuesday, the Sharks re-signed the veteran forward to a one-year, $700,000 (reported) deal. The 41-year-old Marleau is 44 games away from tying Gordie Howe’s record of 1,767 regular-season games played in the NHL. He’ll enter the new season with 854 consecutive games under his belt, too, which puts him fifth on the all-time list (100 games behind No. 1 Doug Jarvis). “Patrick is one of the most iconic players in San Jose Sharks history, as well as being one of the most respected veterans in the National Hockey League,” said GM Doug Wilson in the team’s news release....
On Monday, the Japanese announced she would “take some time away from the court” to protect her mental well-being and withdrew from the second Grand Slam tournament of the season with immediate effect. The bombshell decision came just a day after Osaka was fined $15,000 for skipping her post-match press conference following her first-round victory against Patricia Maria Tig. Last week, the world No. 2 announced she would skip media obligations at the French Open because of the negative impacts speaking to the press was having on her mental health....
Sergey Brin has reportedly been involved in an extra marital affair with an employee 13 years his junior. Reports state that Brin and his wife have split and they had been growing apart for weeks. Consider this though – Wojiciki’s sister Susan first introduced Brin to her. Also, she rented out her garage to Brin and the co-founder of Google Larry Page and was the 16th employee of the company that now has thousands....
Correa, 30, of Hartford, Connecticut, was found guilty by a state jury in New London on 13 of 14 charges, which included murder with special circumstances. That charge carries a maximum sentence of life in prison without release. The verdicts were handed down on the third day of deliberations after a month-long trial. Sentencing was scheduled for March. Kenneth Lindquist, 56, and his wife, Janet Lindquist, 61 were discovered dead in their burned home in Griswold, Connecticut on Dec....
Sergio Ramos has entered the final six months of his contract at Real Madrid, which means the player can begin talks with other clubs about a potential move in the summer. The Real Madrid captain is reportedly still waiting for the Spanish capital club to make him an acceptable offer. Ramos joined Real Madrid from Sevilla in the summer of 2005. The talismanic defender has won 22 major honours, including five La Liga titles and four UEFA Champions League titles during his 15 years with Los Blancos....
Goalkeeper Udinese have conceded just 9 goals in Serie A this season (boasting the best defensive record) and Handanovic has been an absolute rock at the back for them. His handling and organizational ability complements his shot stopping perfectly and Udinese will be delighted that he has signed a new 5 year contract with the club at the start of the season. Defenders The Brazilian remains one of the most solid and consistent center backs in the Italian top division....
Despite the summer departures of Paul Pogba and Alvaro Morata, no one has been able to stop the Bianconeri marching to another championship captured on the back of a watertight defence and the goals of new signing Gonzalo Higuain. Dzeko out of crucial Roma-Juve game They have not yet quite been crowned, but could cross the line on Sunday at the Stadio Olimpico when they take on Roma, their closest challengers....
And no, we aren’t talking about Odell. Romeo Beckham, David’s 12-year-old son, reportedly has a bright future in tennis. At least his coach thinks so. “He has a lot of talent and very good hand-eye coordination,” John Johnson told the English news site Daily Star. “I’m going to have a meeting with his mother about it to reinforce that because I’m not sure his parents realise how good he is....
Sesamoiditis is treated with rest, anti-inflammatory pain relievers, methods to offload stress on the foot, and other measures. On the other hand, gout is a type of inflammatory arthritis caused by uric acid crystals in affected joints. Gout is related to specific risk factors, including genetics, certain health conditions, and a purine-rich diet. It is managed with medications that relieve symptoms during a gout attack and drugs to prevent future episodes....
It appears inevitable that the 17-year-old will be playing top-flight football next season, with the likes of Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham linked with bids throughout the season The teenager is destined for big things after becoming the first player outside of the Premier League to be nominated for PFA Young Player of the season, but he says his dream is to play at the top level with Fulham....
Now Abu Nidal is finding ways to make ruthlessness a good business. Intelligence sources say he is expanding his territory–have terror, will travel. He has long found a home in such militant states as Iraq, Libya and Syria. But although the host governments deny it, U.S. intelligence experts say Abu Nidal has established branch offices in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Egypt and a training camp in Sudan. Abu Nidal’s expansionism marks a comeback for the mastermind of the massacres at the Rome and Vienna airports in 1985....
Philadelphia cruised to a 111-97 victory over Dallas, the team’s fourth win in its past five games. Curry scored 15 points in 29 minutes, continuing what has been a career year for the 30-year-old guard. He’s now averaging 13.0 points per game with scorching 48.3/46.8/93.8 shooting splits on field goals, 3-pointers and free throws. TRADE RUMORS: Kyle Lowry to the 76ers? When asked whether facing the Mavericks provided any extra motivation, Curry chose to take the high road, but he does believe Dallas’ front office made a mistake by shipping him to Philadelphia during the offseason....
“Just remember: if you’re Jewish, white supremacists hate you too,” the Pineapple Express actor tweeted on Wednesday afternoon. The Anti-Defamation League also indicates that white supremacist groups also are prejudiced against Jewish people. “As a full-fledged ideology, white supremacy is far more encompassing than simple racism or bigotry,” the organization wrote in the glossary entry for white supremacy. “Most white supremacists today further believe that the white race is in danger of extinction due to a rising ‘flood’ of non-whites, who are controlled and manipulated by Jews, and that imminent action is need to ‘save’ the white race....
The 20th-ranked Latvian will face the winner of the semifinal between China’s Wang Qiang and Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark. The 20-year-old Osaka required a medical break in the second set for what appeared to be lower back pain. This was Osaka’s second tournament since she defeated Serena Williams in the U.S. Open final on Sept. 8. In the first last week, she got to the Pan Pacific Open final in Tokyo....
The San Diego Fire-Rescue Department (SDFD) responded to the incident around 9 a.m. PT, alongside officers dispatched from partner agency Federal Fire. Four hours later, the three-alarm fire had not been extinguished. SDFD Chief Colin Stowell warned the flames could continue to burn “for days,” according to reporters at the scene. Approximately 160 sailors were aboard the Bonhomme Richard when Sunday’s fire broke out, according to the Twitter account associated with U....
