The official Korean Central News Agency published pictures Monday showing Kim equipped with binoculars but bare-faced as he observed what was described as “another firepower strike drill of long-range artillery sub-units of the Korean People’s Army.” North Korea’s armed forces have conducted two previous tests in the past nine days, the most recent of which also involved what rival South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff called the firing of short-range projectiles off the country’s east coast....

The reality TV star is in the process of getting divorced from the rapper, with whom she shares four children. West—who has legally changed his name to Ye—has been widely criticized in recent days for promoting “White Lives Matter” clothing, and for giving a wide-ranging interview with a right-wing pundit in which he made comments about abortion and the singer Lizzo’s weight. Now, he has also been restricted on social media for antisemitic tweets....

Winter break begins December 20 and will last through January 3. “This decision was made in anticipation of the conclusion of the Potter trial,” the school district said in a statement. “While we do not know what the outcome of the trial will be, we believe that extending winter break will allow the district and families to avoid any challenges that may arise within our community as a result of the verdict....

It was a huge surprise for the Kings as Sacramento was projected to land near the bottom of the lottery. The Kings can now add a potential franchise cornerstone at No. 4 to a roster that features stars like De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis. There is one problem, though. The Kings are in win-now mode — or at least claim to be — and are desperate to make the playoffs....

Cousins, who is still dealing with viral meningitis, believes his absence from the lineup contributed to the team’s decision to fire Malone, as Jason Jones of The Sacramento Bee noted. MORE: Potential Malone replacements | Pistons asking first-rounder for Monroe | Top NBA moments Prior to Cousins’ health issues, the Kings were 8-5 and expected to make a legitimate run to make the playoffs in the Western Conference. They came out of the game with a 4-0 record, compiling wins against the Clippers and Suns and sending shock into those who thought they knew how the Kings’ season would pan out....

The Playoff committee shouldn’t have too much to discuss at the top of the rankings, likely ordering Alabama, Ohio State and Notre Dame among the top three teams. It’s the No. 4 team where most of the intrigue lies. Clemson (7-1, 6-1 ACC) and Florida (6-1, 6-1 SEC) are the most viable candidates, but Texas A&M (5-1, 5-1 SEC) also figures to be within striking distance. Regardless, each of those teams — barring the Aggies — controls its own destiny as the season heads into its final stretch....

Knowing that, it’s fitting that three transfer quarterbacks have dominated the headlines through the first two weeks of the regular season. When ESPN college football analyst Kirk Herbstreit looks at LSU’s Joe Burrow, Oklahoma’s Jalen Hurts and Ohio State’s Justin Fields, he sees both Heisman Trophy and College Football Playoff possibilities for all three. In other words, that conversation is just getting started. WEEK 3 PROJECTIONS: Bowls | Playoff...

There seemed little prospect of peace before the election. Despite the heightened presence of South African troops, the death toll from political violence in Natal climbed to more than 200 in the three weeks since President F. W. de Klerk imposed a state of emergency on the province. Seven of those victims were young black men who were distributing nonpartisan pamphlets that explained voting rights under the country’s new Constitution....

Speaking to reporters Monday at RFK Stadium, the U.S. national team coach indicated opposition to Montagliani’s proposal that CONCACAF change the format so more nations stay alive deeper into qualifying. READ MORE | Klinsmann denies jockeying for Bradley’s position The semifinal stage of qualifying in CONCACAF concluded last month, trimming the 35-nation federation to the final six ahead of the yearlong final round — 21 months before the 2018 World Cup in Russia....

Liverpool look nailed-on as Premier League title winners, with only two points dropped from 21 games in their remarkable season so far. Under Ferguson, United won 13 English titles — a hegemony which Klopp doesn’t believe is possible in the modern day. “To be honest, I don’t think it is possible to get to their level of dominance ever again,” Klopp told reporters ahead of Liverpool’s match against Man Utd at Anfield on Sunday....

The Reds are believed to have turned down a latest offer of €130 million for the Brazil international, as the Catalan giants seek a replacement for Neymar, who joined Paris Saint-Germain for €222m earlier this month. Coutinho, Mbappe & Neymar all to leave - 7/4 Coutinho is yet to play this season due to a fitness problem and is also unwell, according to Klopp, who remains adamant the player’s attitude is not an issue....

Benefits of Surgery Knee arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure to repair or remove damaged structures in the knee joint that can be causing knee pain and limiting knee range of motion. This can include repairing a torn ligament or meniscus, or removing irritating structures such as cartilage, an entire or portion of a meniscus, synovial membrane, and loose bodies within the knee joint. Arthroscopic knee surgeries including procedures like meniscus repairs, meniscectomies, cartilage debridement, synovial membrane removal, and autologous chondrocyte implantation are typically performed after trialing three months of nonsurgical treatment with little relief of symptoms....

But the back muscles? Not so much. These can get so tight that they become hard to reach. Finding the sweet spot for stretchiness in low back muscles can be difficult if you don’t choose the right exercise for the job. You may do a sustained toe touch in hopes of improving back flexibility. And yes, you’re rounding your back, which technically speaking puts those muscles on a stretch, but the movement of toe touching primarily happens at the hip joints....

Noah earned a trip to the free-throw line Monday night against the Pacers, and it … didn’t go that well. He missed both attempts, one much worse than the other. MORE: Don’t blame Carmelo Anthony for wanting to stay in New York Actually, this miss may have been the worst of Noah’s career — or any player’s career. Even when you consider Noah is shooting a career-low 42.9 percent from the charity stripe, an air ball to the far left of the basket is just brutal....

Team president Steve Mills, flanked by general manager Scott Perry, told reporters following New York’s 21-point loss at home to the Cavaliers on Sunday that the front office is “not happy where we are right now.” The Knicks are 2-8 and last in the Eastern Conference after the season’s first three weeks. Mills did offer a slight vote of confidence by saying, “We still believe in our coaching staff.”...

Adams shared remarks to honor Dr. King before the New York Knicks took on the Charlotte Hornets Monday. “We honor the life and times of Dr. King during some of the most difficult moments,” Adams said, standing at center court at Madison Square Garden. “When the civil rights battle was on the line Dr. King wanted the ball in his hand and he gave his life to ensure that our country would be a better place for all of us....

Building off their first playoff appearance in eight years, the Knicks started the season out with a bang by defeating the Boston Celtics. The season-opening win seemingly galvanized the entire city of New York. A video of Knicks fans celebrating the win like New York won the championship even went viral. Again, this was after the first win of the season. NBA LEAGUE PASS: Sign up to unlock live out-of-market games (7-day free trial)...

NBA League Pass: Sign up to unlock live out-of-market games (7-day free trial) Randle and Barrett combined for 50 points, with Barrett finishing with 26 points, five rebounds and three assists, and Randle adding 24 points and nine assists as the Knicks won for the fifth time in their last six games. With the win, the Knicks have equaled their longest winning streak of the season (three) which they’ve done on two other occasions this season....

A release date of Jan. 9, 2016 was reported back in August, but a source told Sporting News that we can expect to see the Kobe 11 drop sometime in mid-December, about a week or so after the official launch of Kyrie Irving’s next signature sneaker, the Kyrie 2. MORE: NBA scout: Don’t blame Kobe for D’Angelo Russell’s trouble | Chris Paul explains his sneaker redesign It’s unclear whether the Kobe 11 will release at that time or if that’s simply when it will be unveiled, but it’s an accelerated timetable for the Kobe line nonetheless....