The oldest of five girls, Ng was raised in Queens, N.Y. As a city kid, she distinguished herself as a stickball player on the corner of 173rd Street and 65th Avenue and then as an MVP infielder on the University of Chicago’s softball team. She majored in public policy, yet wanted a job in baseball. She got an internship with the Chicago White Sox, becoming a wizard at salary arbitrations....
Asked whether Washington has become ““hysterical’’ over the nuclear issue, Kim said: ““I perceive some exaggeration in media accounts which describe it as a “crisis.’ It goes too far.’’ He went on to give an assessment of North Korea’s economic situation: ““It’s in very serious condition. There are food shortages. In the countryside, there is not enough food for people to have one meal a day . . . Malnutrition has even been affecting the military ....
Why? The same infamous 81-second videotape of the King beating was played repeatedly in both trials. Both juries deliberated for more than 30 hours. What did 12 federal jurors see that their counterparts in Simi Valley could not? What did prosecutors offer them in evidence and nuance that was left out last year? Until a reunion comes when all 24 jurors compare notes, there can be no final answer. Yet in explaining the conflicting verdicts, several key points emerge:...
While some thought it was Cousins’ way of boasting to a man who refused to give him a long-term deal last offseason, the QB claims that wasn’t the case. “I was just excited coming off the field with emotion,” Cousins told 106.7 The Fan (via ESPN.com). “I would prefer for that to happen with no cameras and no microphones. But I ran into him on the field where there were cameras and microphones....
“If I die, I die,” Cousins said on Spotify’s “10 Questions” podcast hosted by NFL Network’s Kyle Brandt. During the interview, the 32-year-old said he disagreed with the advice of medical experts, including the CDC, who have said that masks can help prevent the spread of COVID-19. MORE: How much does Kirk Cousins make? A look at the Vikings QB’s contract, salary Brandt asked, “If 1 is the person who says, ‘Masks are stupid, you’re all a bunch of lemmings’ and 10 is, ‘I’m not leaving my master bathroom for the next 10 years,’ where do you land?...
You have the rematch of last year’s controversial Fiesta Bowl, a narrow 29-23 win for Clemson; you have Dabo Swinney and Ryan Day pouring gasoline on the fire ahead of their Sugar Bowl meeting; and you have the quarterback rivalry between Trevor Lawrence and Justin FIelds, the top two players of their class and considered the consensus top two picks of the NFL draft. Another story to add to that list: Jake and Tye Herbstreit, both redshirt freshman walk-ons on Swinney’s team — and twin sons of former Ohio State quarterback turned analyst Kirk Herbsteit....
Arsenal and Tottenham fans hate each other, the players produce the kind of tackles which supporters love to see and major broadcasters across the world stream the game to far-flung countries most haven’t even heard of. Arsenal 6/1 to win the Europa League A lot has been written about there being a power shift over the last two years in North London towards Spurs - and it’s clear a gap has formed where consistency in results is concerned....
Cronenberg, a Canadian, has been the thinking fiend’s horror director with films like ““Scanners,’’ ““The Fly’’ and ““Dead Ringers.’’ In ““Crash’’ (based on J. G. Ballard’s 1973 novel), he’s made the hydrogen bomb of shock movies. Its opening scene shows Catherine Ballard (Deborah Unger) rubbing her bare breast against an airplane’s fuselage. That’s sex. Catherine’s husband, James (James Spader), is in a terrible car crash that kills the husband of Dr....
Only a few weeks ago, White House staffers were crowing about Kissinger. But their view of the ex-secretary of State blinded them to the firestorm that quickly developed over his secretive consulting firm, Kissinger Associates. Normally, White House lawyers review such matters as part of a thorough check of the personal and financial lives of all appointments. But sources said Kissinger had only cursory talks about his business affairs with top aides....
However, one little kitten has gone viral for his penchant for splashing about in a bath—and the internet finds it adorable. In a 45-second clip, which was shared to Reddit by a user called Immaeatyourpizza, we can see a small ginger cat paddling about in a bath tub and chasing his tail. A human hand then reaches down to move about inside the tub, creating a miniature whirlpool in the water....
At least three separate police forces are looking into flyers which are linked to the Loyal White Knights, a Ku Klux Klan-affiliated group based in Pelham, North Carolina. The New Kent County Sheriff’s Office said several members of the local community have reported flyers appearing in or near their mailboxes. The department uploaded a photo of the flyer in a ziplock bag and weighed down with bird seed to Facebook....
Klay Thompson should be ready to join fellow Splash Brother Stephen Curry when the Warriors take on the Cavaliers in the NBA Finals. The Golden State shooting guard suffered concussion-like symptoms when his head collided with Trevor Ariza’s knee during Game 6 against the Rockets. MORE: Predicting the NBA Finals | Worst finals ever if … | Family keeps Curry grounded One day later, Mychal Thompson told AP his son’s condition is much improved....
The centre-back headed home after goalkeeper Simon Mignolet had parried Richarlison’s shot against the woodwork as Marco Silva’s side snatched a point in a dramatic 3-3 draw at Vicarage Road. Liverpool 25/1 to win Champions League Britos was standing behind the last Liverpool defender when Richarlison struck his effort, but the referee’s assistant chose not to raise his flag, allowing the goal to stand. Watford had taken the lead through Stefano Okaka’s header from an early corner and restored their advantage through Abdoulaye Doucoure after Sadio Mane’s equaliser, before Roberto Firmino’s penalty and a goal from debutant Mohamed Salah put Liverpool ahead....
More than 14 million Americans have knee osteoarthritis. It is the most common cause of musculoskeletal disability in the United States. About 13% of women and 10% of men age 60 and older have symptomatic knee osteoarthritis. Symptoms Knee osteoarthritis develops gradually over a period of time and typically goes unnoticed until it becomes symptomatic, most often causing: Pain in the knee (usually worse after activity or overuse) Joint stiffness Joint swelling (mild inflammation and warmth may also occur) Limited range of motion Popping or locking up of the knee...
Line: Los Angeles -9.5 Total: 203.5 New York (27-39 SU, 35-30-1 ATS) had its biggest offensive explosion of the season on Wednesday, a 128-97 win at lowly Phoenix as 2-point dogs. MORE: NBA live odds page The 225 combined points scored went way OVER the 207-point total. It was the first OVER for the Knicks in seven games and fourth road cover in five games. Shooting guard Arron Afflalo missed last game with an abdominal issue, and the team’s second-leading scorer (13....
Tuesday night’s 107-101 win over the Hawks gave the Knicks their 17th win of the season, tying their total for all of last season. MORE: Best active players by uniform number | 10 bold predictions for 2016 Carmelo Anthony and Arron Afflalo led the way with 23 points each, and rookie Kristaps Porzingis had a strong showing with 17 points and 11 rebounds. Anthony did more than score, however. He also had 11 rebounds, seven assists and two blocks as the Knicks (17-19) scored their second victory over the Hawks in three nights....
Still, the end of the Knicks’ 127-106 loss to the Grizzlies on Wednesday night was pretty bad, even for recent New York standards. First, guard Elfrid Payton was ejected along with forward Marcus Morris for their roles in an altercation with Memphis forward Jae Crowder. As Crowder rose up to take a 3-pointer with the game already put away, Payton shoved him out of bounds. Soon after, Knicks fans at Madison Square Garden voiced their displeasure with the state of the once-proud franchise, chanting “Sell the team!...
When the Lakers retired No. 8 and No. 24 in December 2017, Kobe Bryant became the first and only player in NBA history with two different jerseys retired by the same team. It’s not hyperbole to say that he delivered two distinct Hall of Fame careers. In fact, if you take Basketball-Reference’s Hall of Fame probability calculator and split Bryant’s career into two separate stints, one wearing No. 8 and one wearing No....
But not even injury can shake Bryant's confidence. Bryant is steadfast in his belief that the Lakers will come back strong next season, and he said as much in an interview with Power 106 during an appearance at a Los Angeles mall. MORE: Rondo hates high fives | The best of Allen Iverson “This year, we all know it’s been a real tough year for us right?" Bryant said. "So what I’d like everybody to do is to really just sit back and just absorb this year....
