NEWSWEEK: You’ve made it clear that you’re a very strong supporter of Hillary Clinton’s bid for the Democratic presidential nomination. Why do you think she’s a better candidate than Barack Obama? Emanuel Cleaver: Because I know her, and I have seen her work. It has nothing to do with the political work of Barack Obama but rather the view I have of her tenacity in dealing with some very weighty issues....
The Texas representative told Fox News on Monday night that Americans would “find somebody to sue” over the novel coronavirus pandemic as he pointed the finger at Beijing authorities. He also criticised the Chinese government of spreading “false talking points” about the virus earlier this year, including its original claim that the disease was not transferred human-to-human. Rep. Crenshaw appeared on Hannity four days after he and Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas introduced a bill that would open Chinese authorities to civil suits in the U....
Joe McCarthy, a former Pennsylvania deputy attorney general, was at a Pittsburgh area gym when he collapsed to the floor. He was rushed to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. MORE: Notable sports deaths of 2015 | Jethro Pugh, key figure in ‘Ice Bowl’ game, dies A cause of death has not been released. Mike McCarthy was scheduled to hold his postseason news conference Wednesday afternoon, but the Packers announced it had been canceled due to personal reasons....
The Jazz are expected to reach a buyout agreement with the 30-year-old, which would allow him to sign with another team. According to Yahoo! Sports, three teams expressed interest in the center. The Bulls and Cavaliers are reportedly the favorites, with the Clippers also showing interest. Yahoo isn’t the only place reporting this. MORE: Trade deadline winners and losers | Players react to wild deadline | Chris Bosh could miss rest of season...
MORE: Lin ‘disrespected’ by Melo in No. 7 | Bradley has four-year deal with Celtics | Meeks to Pistons Miles met with Pacers president Larry Bird, and, as The Indianapolis Star noted, Miles tweeted it was, “an unbelievable experience to sit down with one of the greatest players to ever play this game I love .. The legend himself.” Last season, Miles played 51 games for Cavaliers and put together an efficient 9....
Trouble from within the Cavaliers franchise has spilled out all season, from failed team meetings to trade rumors. As recently as last week, reports surfaced saying that star Kyrie Irving and perpetual pain Dion Waiters were the source of several team issues. It was clear that a shakeup was coming to the Cleveland Cavaliers, but it appeared it would be more based in the roster or coaching staff, because much of what we knew included player dissension and a lack of respect for Mike Brown....
Fresh off becoming the first coach to win an NCAA title in his first two seasons, there is interest in Ollie, a former NBA point guard and UConn alum, on both the collegiate and professional levels. Ollie is aware of this, and he has a plan set in place to visit with the Los Angeles Lakers over the next few weeks, according to Bill Reiter of FOX Sports. MORE: Mike D’Antoni resigns as Lakers coach | Knicks could hire Steve Kerr soon...
The troubled free-agent forward met for two hours Friday with one of his old teams, the Los Angeles Clippers, Yahoo! Sports reported. Clippers coach Doc Rivers was among those in attendance, according to the report. "Everyone was shocked, but it was a good surprise," a Clippers source told Yahoo! of Odom coming to the meeting. Odom has gone through some very public struggles of late, including drug use allegations and an August DUI charge....
The Mavericks are reportedly interested in adding size and experience, and two former All-Stars are at the top of their list. The team is eyeing Jermaine O’Neal and Amar’e Stoudemire among others, according to the Dallas Morning News. MORE: Deconstructing the trade block | Nuggets put Afflalo, Chandler on block | Potential replacements for Vaughn in Orlando The team currently has one roster spot open and would like to spend it on a big man....
Coach Kim Anderson will grant Williams a transfer, but that comes with a catch. The sophomore forward cannot go to 25 schools, according to the Columbia Daily Tribune. MORE: Cleveland State’s Lewis head to Louisville | Michigan’s Albrecht has hip surgery Missouri is in the SEC and participates in the Big 12/SEC Challenge. Arizona and Illinois are on Mizzou’s 2016-2017 schedule. PHOTOS: NCAA Tournament cheerleaders | Title game Michigan State, which is not one of the schools on the restricted list, is thought to be a front runner for Williams’ services....
In case you didn’t know… 13 months ago, a FIFA investigation revealed that Real Madrid breached the rules on international transfers and registration of players who are yet to turn 18 years old. They were banned from signing players for 2 transfer windows – January and summer transfer window of 2017. Los Blancos denied such wrongdoings and after a successful appeal, their ban was reduced to one transfer window. They served the ban during the month of January and are now free to sign players again....
The moderator known as dronpes from the popular Pokemon GO sub-reddit, Silph Road, has confirmed the legitimacy these sightings and captures. Although, it appears that the odds of running into a golden Magikarp are rather low, despite the ongoing event increasing the odds of water-bound monsters spawning. For those fortunate enough to capture an albino-inspired variant (and gather up 400 Magikarp candies), shiny Gyarados is now a very real possibility for fans willing to put in the effort to add it to their respective parties....
MORE: Lopez, Young to re-sign with Nets | Celtics wanted Winslow bad | Six burning questions Harris, 22, is among the top young players on the available market, and could be the most vulnerable restricted free agent to leave his team. Around the NBA, several teams are believed to be open to preparing a near-max contract for Harris — which could approach $15 million-plus per season, an area the Magic likely elect not to match given the course of extension talks last October and their current team salary structure....
After previously being unavailable for home games and practices under a New York coronavirus vaccination mandate, the All-Star point guard is now cleared to practice at the Nets facility - HSS Training Center. As per a City Hall official, the Nets training center is considered a private facility which clears an unvaccinated Kyrie Irving to practice while the Nets are playing at home. “My first kind of thought is that it’s positive,” coach Steve Nash said prior to the Bucks’ preseason home opener against the Milwaukee Bucks....
“I’m going to release the Kraken,” Powell declared defiantly while saying she would expose the deck was stacked against Trump in the election by “Silicon Valley people, the big tech companies, the social media and even the media companies.” If you’re not a fan of bizarre fantasy films, you may not recognize the line from 1981’s Clash of the Titans or its 2010 remake, which featured Liam Neeson uttering the line, though you’ve likely seen the endless silly memes it inspired....
With over 900 million voters’ eligible to cast their votes, withholding our democratic right is imperative to fight for issues like poverty, education, clean drinking water, improved civic and social infrastructure, and so much more. So, if you have decided to vote, here is a simple guide that will help you know with how to register vote in India. Who is eligible to vote in India? “The Constitution of India grants every citizen, irrespective of their caste, colour, creed or race to vote under the Citizenship Act along with granting them protection under the 15th Amendment”....
Indeed, Khan, the self-styled “Emir of the Southwest,” pays little more than lip service to Karzai and Kabul. With a military–force some 25,000 strong, Khan keeps a tight grip on the trade routes from Iran and Turkmenistan. Last year his control of this border trade netted him an estimated $100 million to $300 million in customs revenue alone. With that kind of money, Afghanistan’s warlords need not answer to anyone, least of all Karzai....
Having seen a once promising career blighted by injury, the 25-year-old midfielder is having to prove himself all over again. Wilshere 11/1 to score last v Brighton He is taking on that challenge in the knowledge that he has less than a year left to run on his current deal at Emirates Stadium, with it possible that he could be released in 2018. Wilshere is determined to ensure that does not happen, with the home-grown talent eager to prolong his association with the club....
However, there are still some MLB free agents who have yet to find a new home for 2023. Today, we are counting down the top 5 remaining free agents around the MLB. Top 5 MLB agents that are still available 5. Jose Iglesias The 33-year old Cuban shortstop is yet to find a new MLB team after his one-year deal with the Colorado Rockies expired. Iglesias’ 11-year career has featured no fewer than six teams....
However, despite Tottenham manager David Pleat’s recommendation to the referee, there would be no need to cut the observance short, as Gooner and Spur alike offered their silent respect, broken only by muffled sobs here and there. It’s not often that a player can unite such otherwise bitterly-opposed factions, but such was Rocastle’s quality on and off the pitch that he did just that. It’s not for nothing that we start there....
