State data released Wednesday showed over 3,600 new positive cases since Tuesday in Connecticut. Johns Hopkins is reporting that the rolling average of daily new cases in the state has increased by 925 the past two weeks, 59 percent higher than prior weeks. Mark Kidd, director of Wren Laboratories, where the staff is working 12-hour shifts, said demand has “exploded” for tests as people prepare to gather for the holidays....

As it’s a federal holiday, which chains are open for business this Labor Day? From Applebee’s and McDonald’s to Chick-fil-A and Taco Bell - here’s the lowdown… Restaurants Open On Labor Day Applebee’sArby’sBoston MarketBuffalo Wild WingsBurger KingCheesecake FactoryChick-fil-AChili’sChipotle Mexican GrillDairy QueenDenny’sDomino’s PizzaDunkin’ DonutsFogo de ChãoHardee’sIHOPJack in the BoxKFCKrispy KremeMcDonald’sOlive GardenOutback SteakhousePanda ExpressPanera BreadPapa John’s PizzaPizza HutRomano’s Macaroni GrillShake ShackSonic Drive-inStarbucksSubwayTaco BellTGI FridaysWaffle HouseWendy’s Applebee’s In the past, Applebee’s has offered free kids’ meals as part of a special offer to mark the holiday....

Learn more about the risk factors, prevention, and treatment for dystocia. What Happens in Labor Dystocia? There is considerable variation in the diagnostic criteria for labor dystocia. Given this, labor dystocia is an umbrella term that can include a number of circumstances during delivery. Broadly, the term refers to circumstances that result in a difficult, lengthy, or obstructed labor. These all fall under the term dystocia: The abnormally slow descent of the fetus during the second stage of laborAbnormally slow dilation of the cervix during active laborLodging of the shoulders of the fetus once the head has been delivered (shoulder dystocia)...

The 26-year-old has started as a substitute in losses to both Liverpool and Manchester City, prompting suggestions Lacazette was angry with the decisions from Arsenal boss Arsene Wegner. Arsenal 6/4 in the North London Derby The Frenchman did start for the Gunners in their 0-0 draw with Chelsea back in September, however, and his agent David Vendetelli believes it is important to put the situation into context. “Our way of working is to relativise things: 11 matches, nine starts,” he said, speaking to SFR Sport....

With seconds left on the clock, all Walsh had to do was convert on a simple 27-yard field goal. Unfortunately, it didn’t happen and Seahawks escaped with a 10-9 win. Walsh missed wide left and many pointed out how the laces on the ball are pointed in, when they preferably should be out. MORE: Cool photos from the wild-card game | 2016 NFL playoff schedule Some may blame the extreme cold, some may blame the laces, but either way, a 27-yard attempt should be a chip shot for any NFL kicker....

Pileggi was much luckier than most of the writers who have preceded him. He nailed a period in Las Vegas history without once falling prey to the common temptation to write the definitive book about the city. So, while “Casino” is a merely excellent book when judged by the usual literary standards, by the standards that apply to books about Vegas it’s a masterpiece. No other city, no subject, is quite so un-congenial to artistic interpretation....

In the loss, Toronto scored six straight goals — including three goals in under three minutes — leading to Jets head coach Paul Maurice pulling goaltender Steve Mason in his team debut. While the Jets defense allowed seven goals on 31 shots, it was forward Patrik Laine that felt the weight of the poor performance on Wednesday night. “This was just embarrassing,” Laine told reporters after the game. “I’m ashamed....

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department told KTNV that a journalist discovered the gun at Hemenway Harbor. According to police, is not unheard of to find firearms in the lake. However, in May, a barrel full of human remains was discovered in the same area. It has not been confirmed whether the gun is related to the human remains, although police said previously the remains belong to a shooting victim....

“It is too soon. We are not against business. We are not against capitalism, but we are absolutely for responsible, humane, humane, opening of this and consideration,” Kelly Lynn Thorsdottir, a protester, told NBC5 News in northern New York. “I don’t want to see people go broke. I don’t want to see people lose their businesses, but people are going to lose their lives. What’s more important?” Thorsdottir said....

The proposed gun permit bill, outlined by Florida House Speaker and Republican Paul Renner and endorsed by the Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA), is also referred to as a “constitutional carry” bill by its supporters, and has been a long-promised initiative by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, according to a report from the Tallahassee Democrat. If the bill is passed by the GOP-controlled legislature, Florida would become the 26th state to allow permit-less concealed carrying....

But it’s not clear that Rodman’s chaotic version of “one day at a time” is the right mantra for recovery of L.A.’s title hopes. The team is probably the league’s most talented–and underachieving. With five championship rings from stints with the Bulls and Pistons, Rodman was supposed to provide veteran leadership for a young club with rival superstars in Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant. The Lakers, playing in America’s most celebrity-conscious town, too often seem to be competing with each other–on and off the court–for the fans’ adulation....

The man who once compared himself to Prince and Michael Jackson is perhaps one of the most entertaining players in the NBA. Young, AKA “Swaggy P,” once said the reason he only has tattoos on his left arm is being the right one was for buckets. Win or lose, every minute talking to Young is eventful. Friday night was no exception. After hitting what would be the go-ahead 30-footer to seal a 112-110 victory over the Spurs for the Lakers, he had a couple of thoughts about it....

While Los Angeles has been linked to Kyrie Irving since Brooklyn made its entire roster available almost a month ago, ESPN’s Dave McMenamin reports that talks have been “reengaged” between the Lakers and Pacers on a possible Buddy Hield trade. “The latest intelligence I have is that things have not moved in terms of the Brooklyn front, there is no traction on a deal that would involve sending Russell Westbrook out and bringing Kyrie Irving in,” said McMenamin....

The loss keeps the Lakers winless on opening night in the LeBron James era, despite rolling out their new Big 3 of LeBron, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook. One game is way too early to overreact to a team that featured eight players who weren’t on the roster last season, but let’s dive into the good, the bad and the ugly from the new-look Lakers’ first outing. NBA POWER RANKINGS: Lakers open at No....

The Nuggets are still working on their first trip to a Finals, meaning they’ve never won a title and probably never will come close to matching the Lakers’ 16 championships, even if the NBA is around for another 70 years. But when it comes to doing what’s right for their team, the Nuggets are the model now for the Lakers to follow. MORE: Greatest Lakers ever, in photos | Byron Scott won’t stop reprimanding D’Angelo Russell...

Los Angeles is expected to waive guard Quinn Cook before his contract becomes guaranteed for the rest of the 2020-21 season, which will allow the front office to scour the buyout and trade markets. The Rockets officially waived Cousins on Tuesday, and given that he was a member of the Lakers for part of last season, naturally he emerged as a possible candidate to join the team. TRADE RUMORS: Bucks, Lakers among teams interested in P....

The slight difference between teams came from the Lakers’ bench shooting. Kyle Kuzma scored 16 points on 4-of-7 shooting from deep, and Dion Waiters chipped in 11. It’s usually a problem whenever Anthony Davis (34 points) and LeBron James (16 points, 11 rebounds, seven assists) sit. Against the Clippers, though, the Lakers actually held a score advantage with James and Davis on the bench. Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from Lakers vs....

Jurgen Klopp raised eyebrows by dropping Loris Karius in favour of Simon Mignolet pre-match, but a polished performance at the Riverside Stadium moved the Premier League’s top scorers back up to second in the table. Lallana pulls the strings for Liverpool Lallana scored either side of setting up Divock Origi’s fifth goal in as many games as Liverpool shook off defensive horror-shows against Bournemouth and West Ham to get their title tilt back on track....

They started off their campaign with a convincing 3-1 win over the traditional powerhouse of Indian football, Goa. The North Easter state came back from behind to register a thumping victory. Their second win came against Minnows Odisha yesterday at the Rabindra Sarobar Stadium. The Mizo routed a hapless Odisha 5-0. The main man behind Mizoram’s success this season has been a 21-year-old attacking midfielder named Lalromawia. The youngster has already found the back of net four times and has been a real livewire in the Mizo midfield....

It’s clear the fifth-year quarterback is betting on himself to prove he is worth a contract on par with the NFL’s other elite quarterbacks. But what kind of contract did Jackson turn down? Per Ian Rapoport of NFL.com, Jackson declined an extension that had more guaranteed money than Russell Wilson’s ($124 million) and Kyler Murray’s ($103.3 million) new deals and was comparable to Aaron Rodgers’ in average annual payout ($49 million compared to Rodgers’ $50 million)....