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The Nintendo DS launched at the beginning of the company’s big push toward family-centered gaming. While the juggernaut developer/publisher had always put family gaming first, that became the sole focus of the Wii, and later the Nintendo DS Lite. On the opposite end, Sony’s PSP offered a more high-tech handheld gaming experience, with graphics said to be just as good as the PS2’s. This niche worked out pretty well for both consoles, and the PSP’s launch line-up offers a neat glimpse at where the handheld was heading....

Meulensteen had originally been appointed last month to work alongside Jol in a coaching capacity, but after his fellow Dutchman was dismissed following Fulham’s dreadful 3-0 defeat to West Ham on Saturday, the former Alex Ferguson protégé will now take complete control at the South London club. In announcing the change, new owner Shahid Khan said “Rene Meulensteen was brought to Fulham to assist Martin and today was offered the challenge and opportunity to step in for Martin....

The AEW’s women’s division has always been a topic of contention for critics. While WWE has given their women’s division such a spotlight that the ladies are headlining shows like Wrestlemania, All Elite’s women still only have one match per show. However, since the inclusion of stars like Ruby Soho and Mercedes Martinez, the rise of Jade Cargill, and the Britt Baker/Thunder Rosa feud, the AEW women’s division has grown leaps and bounds since the company’s inception in 2019....

Weigl faces up to four months on the sidelines after being hurt in a challenge with Philipp Max in the first half, ruling him out of Dortmund’s upcoming DFB-Pokal final against Eintracht Frankfurt. The 21-year-old has made 43 appearances in all competitions for Dortmund this season and Tuchel accepted the midfielder will be missed during his recovery. Wenger out campaign meaningless “I saw him with the ball. I can only tell you how I’ve seen it live,” Tuchel told reporters....

Beasley started out well in Miami but fell out of coach Erik Spoelstra’s rotation midway through the season and never found his footing. Now, Beasley is back on the open market and he has found a suitor. MORE: Lakers trade for Jeremy Lin | Scott expects Lakers to compete The Los Angeles Lakers worked out Beasley at their practice facility in El Segundo, Calif., on Wednesday, Dave McMenamin of ESPNLosAngeles....

In what would be the ultimate exit strategy for the NBA and its commissioner Adam Silver, Johnson and his billionaire backers could put together a package to purchase the Los Angeles Clippers away from Sterling, Wojnarowski reports. MORE: Magic: Sterling shouldn’t own a team | Gallery: Photos of players in Sterling saga "Magic's absolutely interested," one source close to the situation told Wojnarowski. But Johnson disputed the report via Twitter on Monday evening, saying he's not buying the team — while Sterling's around, at least....

Boston isn’t giving up in its pursuit of the Timberwolves forward, although the likelihood of such a transaction dwindles as the Warriors emerge as front runners to land Love in a trade. But if they fail to pad their roster with Minnesota’s All-Star, the Celtics likely will deal their own, Rondo, to continue the team’s rebuilding process under second-year coach Brad Stevens, according to Steve Bulpett of the Boston Herald....

Vantiv Entertainment Solutions told its daily fantasy clients — including industry giants FanDuel and DraftKings — that it “will suspend all processing for payment transactions” related to DFS in the United States and its territories effective Feb. 29. MORE: Former Northern Illinois RB sues FanDuel, DraftKings The Times cited a letter from Vantiv that it had obtained that read, in part: “As you are aware, an increasing number of state attorneys general have determined that daily fantasy sports (‘D....

The Centre Daily Times reports Penn State students are planning a “Joe-out” for this week’s game against UMass to honor former coach Joe Paterno. According to the report, “Penn State fans are encouraged to bring a cardboard figure of the longtime coach, a Joe mask, a JVP hat. For many on social media, there are plans for things with the number 409, the total wins for Paterno’s coaching career before 111 victories were vacated....

Ryan, who has already interviewed with the Bills for their open head coaching position, will have a second interview with the team, according to ESPN. The interview will take place Saturday night in Florida, where Bills owner Terry Pegula lives, according to the report. MORE: LeBeau leaving Steelers | Browns’ OC resigns | Seahawks’ Wilson about to be paid big | Ranking the QBs The 49ers and Falcons have already interviewed Ryan for their own vacancies....

The Sixers, who have a number of young, promising big men on their roster already, are expected to cut Thabeet immediately after the deal goes final, Stein reports. MORE: Dudley traded to Bucks | Tolliver: Suns can win without Bledsoe | How Love picked No. 0 In this cost-cutting move, the Thunder will open $1.25 million in salary cap space through a traded player exception. Thabeet, a former No. 2 pick, was chosen in 2009 with players such as James Harden, Stephen Curry and DeMar DeRozan still on the board....

According to the Chicago Tribune, one of the victims said he wasn’t attacked by a Cowboys fan, but another Bears fan. The victim, 21, mentioned how “awesome” the Packers are this season, and a fellow Bears fan confronted him. MORE: Brandon Marshall is out for season, per report | Bears-Cowboys draw big TNF ratings “I went to go shake hands but as soon as I did, his buddy came up and threw beer at my head,’’ the man said, according to the Tribune....

Because your surgeon will not know with certainty if a meniscus repair can be performed prior to arthroscopic knee surgery, patients should understand that their rehabilitation will not be certain until the exact surgical procedure is known. Therefore, patients having meniscus surgery should be aware that rehab may be more extensive and restrictive if a meniscus repair is performed. Exactly what rehabilitation is needed depends on several factors, and you should always check with your healthcare provider prior to initiating or changing your post-operative rehab in any way....

Vela has opted out of competing, according to the Los Angeles Times. The league gave players the option not to compete for health or family reasons due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Vela did participate in training once teams were allowed to return to work in June. But his wife is pregnant, and he made the decision to remain home with her and their 3-year-old son. “It is in the best interest of the health of my family to stay home and be with my wife during what is a risky pregnancy,” Vela said in a statement later Monday....

Arya has persisted as one of the most popular (and sometimes controversial) character on Game of Thrones, and she is playable in Reigns: Game of Thrones as well. However, to play as Arya in Reigns: Game of Thrones, players need to know how to unlock her first, and doing that is a multi-step process. Here is how to unlock Arya in Reigns: Game of Thrones. 1. Unlock Tyrion The first step to unlocking Arya in Reigns: Game of Thrones is unlocking Tyrion Lannister....

Jeff Skinner remarkably returned a period after a hush fell through the crowd at the sight of Buffalo’s leading scorer attempting to crawl off the ice with an injury to his left leg. Sam Reinhart picked up the offensive slack by scoring three times. And Carter Hutton held the Washington Capitals to scoring just twice on 33 shots in leading the Sabres to a 5-2 victory. “I just like the urgency and the desperation in our game right now,” coach Phil Housley said....

There are many proposed treatments for releasing trigger points in your upper trapezius and levator scapula muscles. Massage and trigger point release are often used. Historically, electrical stimulation and ultrasound have been used to break up the knots, but scientific evidence indicates that these treatments may not be the most effective. Stretching your neck muscles can also help to relieve the tension and knots in your neck. Maintaining proper posture may help to keep your symptoms at bay....

From the first overall pick announced virtually by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell’s home to a dog sitting in Bill Belichick’s seat, the one-of-a-kind 2020 NFL Draft was full of surprises and memorable moments. Bengals draft Joe Burrow The No. 1 spot goes to the top pick of the 2020 NFL Draft, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow. Burrow provided the Bengals with just what they needed after a 2-14 2019 season – a franchise quarterback....

And yet, the depth of talent and intrigue in this rich era of boxing’s big men turned talk to hypothetical assignments ahead of Whyte’s return to action against undefeated American Jermaine Franklin on Saturday. How, for example, would Whyte deal with WBA, WBO and IBF king Oleksandr Usyk, who twice masterfully disarmed his old rival Anthony Joshua? “Listen, I’m not going to try and box with him, am I?” Whyte grinned before breaking out into laughter....

SHE FIRST GAINED true fame during the Watergate scandal of the early 1970s, when the Post’s reporting helped bring down President Nixon. In 1998, her memoir, “Personal History,” was a No. 1 best seller and won the Pulitzer Prize. Born to wealth, she grew much richer. The powerful, including presidents and heads of state, sought her company, approval and advice. She was the guest of honor for the most celebrated society event in history, the 1966 Black and White Ball thrown by Truman Capote....