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Bell’s Twitter and Instagram accounts are private, but his activity, including posts on others’ accounts, still appears. On a Steelers fan account with over 11,000 followers, the user uploaded an image making fun of the Pittsburgh back. One user defended the All-Pro back, using Bell’s Instagram handle, which likely alerted him to the post. The running back then responded to the friendly user by calling him “the realest.” He continued by promising to not miss any games....

With Tottenham having narrowed the gap to four points with a 4-0 win at Watford, Chelsea’s lead was cut to four points ahead of the late kick-off at the Vitality Stadium. But Diego Costa’s shot deflected in off Adam Smith to give Chelsea the lead and Hazard quickly added a second, with Marcos Alonso’s free-kick wrapping up the points after Joshua King’s reply. Hazard & Kante only choices for POTY...

The ongoing saga has raised questions about whether coach Joe Philbin and his staff were negligent in allowing issues between Martin and Incognito to fester. Current and ex-players around the NFL say the situation reflects a lack of leadership because teammates of Martin and Incognito didn't intervene. NFL officials are trying to determine who knew what when, and whether Incognito harassed or bullied Martin. A second-year tackle from Stanford, Martin left the team last week and is with his family in California to undergo counseling for emotional issues....

It was the Cowboys who made the commitment, picking up Sam for their practice squad. And no, Cowboys boss Jerry Jones said, the league didn’t contact his team about Sam. Here’s the kicker: The Cowboys actually need Sam because of injuries. Anthony Spencer won’t play because of a bum knee. Fellow end George Selvie is on the team’s injury list with a sore shoulder, said to be probably. And second-round pick DeMarcus Lawrence is out with a broken foot....

James, who sent Still a Christmas gift, was excited to see her. He says her presence “absolutely” provided some extra motivation as he went for 34 points, 10 rebounds and four assists (all team highs) in Cleveland’s 121-115 win. MORE: Moving photos of Leah Still in Cincy | NBA players doing good deeds “Her and Zhuri, my baby girl, are my two favorite women in the world,’’ James said, via NBC Washington....

Marked “top secret,” the leak is a subset of the “Xinjiang papers” partially published by the New York Times in 2019, said German researcher Adrian Zenz. The latest 317 pages include statements by Xi himself, he added. It is likely the first time a top-classification disclosure has included addresses by a Chinese head of state. In remarks dated April 30, 2014, Xi speaks during a tour of Xinjiang in northwestern China and tells cadres to prepare to “solve problems” in the region....

What Are Free Radicals? Free radicals are a byproduct of normal cell function. When cells create energy, they also produce unstable oxygen molecules. These molecules, called free radicals, have a free electron, which makes the molecule highly unstable. Free radicals bond to other molecules in the body, causing proteins and other essential molecules to not function as they should. Free radicals can be formed through this natural process, but they can also be caused by diet, stress, smoking, alcohol, exercise, inflammation drugs, exposure to the sun or air pollutants....

Among them are commercially available tanning pills that promise to give you a healthy glow without the dangers of ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure. How Tanning Pills Work Under normal conditions, we get a tan when skin cells are exposed to the sun. The body responds by pumping more melanin into these cells, causing them to darken. This not only provides us with a sun-kissed hue, but it also helps shield our skin and body from direct UV damage....

Noun: a medical condition consisting of too little blood flow to the brain and other vital organs. Noun: an emotional state of mind, usually following a traumatic event such as a car accident or the loss of a loved one. Verb: to deliver an electrical charge. Inadequate Blood Pressure Shock has many causes and in the later stages will usually result in a decreasing blood pressure. When the body is able to maintain the blood pressure even as shock is developing, it is known as compensated shock....

The trend is all the more remarkable because educational software has always been the videogame version of spinach—good for you, but no second helpings, please. That changed two years ago with the success of Brain Age software, which offers mental drills. Nintendo and other software makers followed with dozens of programs for education, physical training and practical skills. The software is catching on among gamers and nongamers alike—from baby boomers and salarymen to housewives and students....

It’s such a polite, unthreatening word: “adapt.” The kind of thing you do as you roll with the punches or keep a stiff upper lip, modifying your behavior to a new situation. But as it will be used in 2008, adaptation is a euphemism for widespread, expensive changes that will be needed to cope with climate change. Although some adaptations will be modest and low tech, such as cities’ establishing cooling centers to shelter residents during heat waves, others will require such herculean efforts and be so costly that we’ll look back on the era beginning in 1988, when credible warnings of climate change reached critical mass, and wonder why we were so stupid as to blow the chance to keep global warming to nothing more extreme than a few more mild days in March....

Playing without its biggest star, Los Angeles stayed right with the Miami Heat for most of the day before slipping to a 101-95 loss against the defending NBA champions on Wednesday. Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade had 23 points apiece, and James added 19 points in the Heat's sixth consecutive victory. Bosh grabbed 11 rebounds and Ray Allen made four 3-pointers for 12 points, helping Miami improve to 5-0 against the Lakers on the holiday....

Nike has agreed to a lifetime endorsement contract with the four-time NBA MVP in what is believed to be the largest guarantee for an athlete in the company’s history, according to ESPN.com. MORE: Classic photos of LeBron James | Kobe as a role player could work, if he wants Terms of the deal were not released, but it’s expected to easily eclipse the 10-year, $300 million pact the apparel company gave Kevin Durant last summer....

James gave a glowing endorsement of his teammate following the Cavaliers’ 121-115 win over Wall’s Wizards on Wednesday. MORE: All-Star Game jerseys | Irving has ’no beef’ with Wall “What question?" James asked reporters rhetorically. “Have an All-Star Game at his house. He’s an automatic All-Star. He’s the best point guard in our league.” He didn’t stop there in praising his teammate, who smiled and laughed while watching James answer the question....

After holding a seven-point lead with 1:55 remaining, the Lakers gave up an 11-2 run to close the game, with their late-game execution once again coming under fire. LA was leading 102-101 with 30 seconds remaining, when, with Jusuf Nurkic guarding him, Russell Westbrook attempted a mid-range jumper in search of a two-for-one opportunity. As the shot missed long, Patrick Beverley was the only other Laker in the paint. LeBron James and Anthony Davis were standing beyond the 3-point line, less than impressed....

“For me personally, I’m just getting healthier and healthier every day,” James said after the Los Angeles Lakers win over Oklahoma City Thunder over the weekend. NBA League Pass: Sign up to unlock live out-of-market games (7-day free trial) “Obviously, my injury played a big part of me getting out of game shape. The dynamics of how I move, how I play left me kind of hampered at times not to be full stride and things of that nature....

Of course, that’s part of being a professional athlete. It comes with the territory, and James knows that. Still, there are some postgame interviews that must make LeBron scratch his head — like Sunday night’s edition, for instance. NBA FINALS GAME CENTER: Full Game 2 stats and box score After the Warriors took a commanding 2-0 series lead with a 132-113 win in Game 2, James once again faced the music inside the Cavs locker room....

The surprise decision Friday to fire Blatt made sports headlines in the U.S. In Israel, however, it was the biggest story in the news, according to The Jerusalem Post . In an article posted Saturday, the Post noted, “The surprise sacking of Blatt despite leading the Cavs to the NBA Finals last year and to the best record in the Eastern Conference so far this season, saw millions of Israelis turn from fans to haters of the team and especially star LeBron James, who is widely held responsible for the coaching change....

Sure, it’s skipping some steps, jumping to some conclusions and dismissing their conference finals opponents. But be honest: In LeBron’s case, wouldn’t you? More important: If you were him, wouldn’t you get a head start on the mind games, too? Believe it. That’s what the MVP and Coach of the Year commentary was all about. MORE: Curry’s path to the MVP | Warriors vs. Thunder prediction These days, James doesn’t talk without an underlying motive, doesn’t offer any words that can’t be interpreted at several levels....