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Captain Shakib gestured for his batsmen to come off the field in Colombo on Friday after Mustafizur Rahman was run out in the final over, having failed to make contact with a second successive short delivery from Isuru Udana. The Tigers skipper felt a no-ball should have been called and words were exchanged between both sets of players and the umpires in a chaotic end to a thrilling match with a place in the final against India up for grabs....

That was likely how the two cinematic matches emerged and Shane McMahon, speaking to Corey Graves on the After The Bell podcast (H/T WrestlingInc), Shane McMahon described how WWE had to adapt to the pandemic situation and how he knew that they were working on something different with the Firefly Fun House match: Shane McMahon lauded John Cena for thinking outside the box and stated that the 16-time World champion wanted the match to be a showcase for Bray Wyatt, calling Cena “unselfish”....

In just five months, 224 prospects will have their names called at the 2022 NHL Draft, changing their lives in the process. The process to this point has been interesting. We didn’t get a full glimpse at the 2022 IIHF World Junior Championship, and the CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game has been postponed. We still have regular season action, though there are some hiccups as the COVID-19 pandemic rages on with certain regions cancelling, postponing, and rescheduling games on the fly....

Shang-Chi represents the changing direction of the MCU in more ways than one. The film will feature Marvel’s first Asian leading hero. Simu Liu will be portraying the movie’s title character. Shang-Chi will revisit the Mandarin, a major comic book villain who Iron Man 3 played as a joke. The movie will also add a new genre to the MCU. Everyone is excited to see how Marvel combines their signature style with the feel of a classic kung-fu movie....

The crux of Shang-Chi is the story of a man (played by Simu Liu) who escaped his father’s shadow. It’s just that this father happens to be a seemingly immortal figure called The Mandarin (Tony Leung) who wields a set of 10 magical rings (they are really more like bracelets/arm bands) to pummel his opposition. For close to 1,000 years, the Mandarin ruled the known world with the help of his ten rings, before eventually settling down and having a family....

The former NBA star applied for a reserve officer position in the Doral police department in Miami-Dade county. O’Neal still has to go through the application process and background check before he can take the physical and psychological exams. This isn’t the first time Shaq has pursued a career in law enforcement. During his stint with the Miami Heat, O’Neal was sworn in as a Miami Beach reserve officer. He also volunteered for the Tempe police department while playing with the Phoenix Suns....

Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal, who was selected first overall by the Magic in 1992, is looking to get back involved with the franchise he helped lead to the NBA Finals in 1995. MORE: NBA Draft grades 2022: Ranking all 30 teams on draft night It’s no secret that Shaq is a savvy businessman. After his playing career, Shaq has owned 40 24-Hour Fitness gyms and 150 car washes, as well as 155 Five Guys Burgers restaurants....

The younger O’Neal is just a freshman in Windward High School in Los Angeles, but he already stands at a towering 6-8 and has an incredibly versatile game for such a young hooper. MORE: LeBron James Jr. shows out | Eight candidates for Pelicans job | Must-see playoffs photos At a tournament in Houston, Shareef showed off by throwing down a few thunderous dunks, grabbing steals in the open court, launching outlet passes and shooting 3-pointers....

Russian tennis player Maria Sharapova has topped the Forbes list of highest-paid female athletes for the ninth straight year, the magazine reported on Tuesday. According to Forbes, Sharapova earned $29 million between June 2012 and June 2013. The 26-year-old’s earnings came from prize money and endorsement deals. American Serena Williams is second on the list with earnings of $20.5 million, followed by Chinese tennis player Li Na on $18.2 million and Belarusian Victoria Azarenka on $15....

A chance to tie Margaret Court’s record of 24 Grand Slam singles titles was not to be Saturday as Naomi Osaka won 6-2, 6-4 in the U.S. Open women’s singles final. The victory is Osaka’s first Grand Slam singles title in her Grand Slam final debut. The 20-year-old also became the first Grand Slam champion from Japan. Williams was penalized a point late in the second set for receiving coaching, which led to her confronting the chair umpire....

Ramos picked up his 33rd career yellow in the competition on Tuesday against Paris Saint-Germain, breaking a record held by former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes. The Spain international went late into a challenge on PSG midfielder Javier Pastore, earning the caution in the 78th minute at Parc des Princes. The 31-year-old is no stranger to setting records for picking up cards, having recently set the mark for most career La Liga red cards with his 19th sending-off....

The Italian giants have decided to turn their attention away from the center-forward, reports have claimed. New Roma boss Jose Mourinho has apparently run out of patience with the Chelsea star’s uncertainty about making the move and has decided to look at other options. Recall that Tammy Abraham was reportedly closing in on signing with the Giallorossi a few days ago. But the striker abruptly hit the brakes on the move after Arsenal expressed their interest in securing his services....

Children, adolescents, and young adults may experience an increased risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior. Monitor for the signs of worsening or emerging suicidal thoughts or behavior. This drug works by acting on dopamine, a molecule in your brain. Dopamine helps with movement, thoughts, emotions, arousal, and reward. It is also known as the “feel-good” chemical. Too much dopamine in the brain can cause many symptoms in people with schizophrenia, including manic episodes....

MORE: 12 reasons we love Air Force, Army and Navy football The Air Force Academy confirmed the change, the Colorado Springs Gazette reported. A September 2015 Department of Defense Pro Sports Policy acquired by The Gazette said Army, Navy and Air Force academy graduates wouldn’t be eligible to be placed on reserve status for the purpose of pursuing pro sports until serving 24 months on active duty. MORE: Army-Navy game celebrated in photos...

Suarez surpassed Ladislau Kubala with his 195th Barca goal from 278 appearances in Wednesday’s 1-0 win over LaLiga rivals Espanyol, who were relegated as a result. Only two players have scored more goals for Barca – superstar captain Lionel Messi (630) and Cesar (232) – following his 56th-minute strike at Camp Nou midweek. And Setien was full of praise for Suarez, who arrived from Premier League giants Liverpool in 2014....

It may or may not have been the direct inspiration for the following tweet by studio analyst and former Raiders CEO Amy Trask, but her tweet ended up being an inspiration in itself. WEEK 13 PICKS: Straight up | Against the spread Trask is right; often, one decision blowing up in a coach’s face can cost a team a playoff berth or seeding, just as much as a player’s mistake or bad referee’s call....

Adding humidity to your home can have many positive impacts. It is a balancing act though. Monitoring moisture levels and regular maintenance of your humidifier can ensure you get all of the benefits of moistened air without the risks. Too much moisture in the air can encourage the growth of organisms, including dust mites, and can even lead to mold if left untreated. If you do suffer from too much humidity in your home, check out our guide to the best dehumidifiers (opens in new tab)....

The FBI has been called in to hunt for “multiple suspects” who struck at the sprawling property in Aguanga, in the Anza Valley, east of Temecula, on Monday morning. Riverside County Sheriff, Chad Bianco, said officers had been called to reports of an assault with a deadly weapon and upon arrival quickly located the victims. He said one woman was still alive when deputies arrived at the isolated property and although she was taken to hospital, she later died from her injuries....

These surface numbers deceivingly paper over how difficult it was for the Celtics to maintain their dynasty. There were seasons where Boston smashed the playoff competition and many others where they barely survived a challenge from teams that were their equals or perhaps even better. MORE: Classic photos of Bill Russell | Greatest Celtics ever Taking a deeper look at some of the close calls that Bill Russell, Bob Cousy, John Havlicek, Sam Jones and the rest of the Celtics gang survived brings to light many of the other great players of the period who, although denied a championship by Boston in the most heartbreaking fashions, still deserve to be regarded as championship-caliber players....

Pacific University said its entire 19-member traveling party was walking down the Strip when the incident occurred shortly after 6:30 p.m. local time. Three of the four wrestlers struck were hospitalized, with one remaining overnight for observation. MORE: Notable sports deaths of 2015 Five Delaware Valley University wrestlers and the school’s coach and athletic director Steve Cantrell also were hit by the vehicle. The school said all the injured members of its team had been released from the hospital....