China’s star swimmer Sun Yang has vowed to defend his titles at the World Championships in July in Kazan, Russia. Sun, who swept the 400m, 800m and 1,500m freestyle titles at the 2013 Barcelona Worlds, has booked quotas for 200m, 400m, 800m and 1,500m at the 2015 Kazan Worlds after winning all the events at the National Swimming Championships which served as a qualifier for the Worlds, reports Xinhua....
White Sox general manager Rick Hahn made the announcement before Friday night’s home game against the Los Angeles Angels. “If there’s any silver lining to this, it would simply be that giving the timing of this injury, he will be on a pace to compete without restriction at the start of spring training for 2020,” Hahn said. The 22-year-old Kopech was recalled from Triple-A Charlotte on Aug. 21 and made four starts with the White Sox, going 1-1 with a 5....
A large shipment of the yogurt currently sits in storage in New York awaiting approval from Russian customs officials. But U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer says the Russian government is forcing Chobani to go through "unattainable customs standards" before it will agree to accept the shipment. Schumer, D-N.Y., wrote to the head of the International Olympic Committee, Thomas Bach, and Russian ambassador Sergey Kislyak, urging them to intervene. "With the Sochi Olympic Games starting at the end of this week, there is simply no time to waste in getting our Olympic athletes and employees a nutritious and delicious breakfast — Chobani Greek Yogurt," Schumer said in a statement....
That latter group, the increasingly-visible faces of NFL player protest, needed Chris Long. Bennett said as much just Wednesday, when he explained on ESPN why white players joining the movement “would change the whole conversation." Long, Jenkins’ teammate, fit Bennett’s description of someone “who doesn’t have to be a part of (the) conversation making himself vulnerable in front of it." On Thursday night in Philadelphia, while Jenkins raised his fist during the national anthem, Long stood beside him with an arm draped over his shoulder....
A lot has gone right for Thor: Love and Thunder star Pratt over the past decade or so. From catching his first big break on Park and Recreation to starring in two popular movie franchises like Guardians of the Galaxy and Jurassic World, he’s gained a lot of fans as well as detractors who question his religious stance, particularly when it comes to anti-LGBTQ+ church he allegedly attended. RELATED: Chris Pratt Shows Nothing But Love For Thor: Love And Thunder Co-Star Chris Hemsworth...
Guardians of the Galaxy and Parks and Recreation star Chris Pratt found out his own celebrity twin in a video posted on Thursday afternoon. After reading the game title aloud, he lets it work its magic—only to match him with Jennifer Lopez. “I’ve never felt more beautiful,” Pratt wrote, tagging the actress and pop star. Some of Pratt’s fellow celebrities chimed in on the resemblance. “Lmao oh nahhh,” UFC fighter Uriah Hall wrote....
Amsterdam is the latest movie from Academy Award-winning director David O. Russell (Three Kings, Silver Linings Playbook, American Hustle). It follows the story of three friends who met during World War I and are later all accused of murder. The film is attracting attention for its ridiculously star-studded cast, which also includes Margot Robbie, John David Washington, Anya Taylor-Joy, Robert De Niro, and more. RELATED: There’s One important Factor That Makes Christian Bale The Best Batman...
Thor: Love and Thunder features Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson, and Academy Award-winning actors Natalie Portman and Russell Crowe alongside Bale. The story focuses on the God of Thunder and his mission to stop Gorr the God Butcher, the galactic killer seeking to bring about the gods’ extinction. Bale’s casting unearthed incredible excitement because of his unique ability to adapt and immerse himself in any role, but green screen acting proved difficult for the award-winning actor....
Eriksen was discharged from the hospital Friday, six days after he went into cardiac arrest in the middle of an opening Euro 2020 game against Finland, the Associated Press reported. The federation announced on Twitter his operation had been successful and he would be going home to spend time with family following a visit with the national team in Helsingør. The account also tweeted a statement from Eriksen with the announcement, who said he was “doing well under the circumstances....
As Carolina’s new backfield battery began to work together at the team’s first set of OTAs, McCaffrey praised the talent of his new teammate. “I’ve gotten to know him really well in the last few months,” McCaffrey said of Darnold, per the Panthers website. “Just getting together throwing with him and hanging out off the field. He’s an incredible talent and incredible teammate already, so I’m super excited for him....
One of those teams is the Panthers. Carolina came into the season hopeful that Baker Mayfield could fix the team’s recent quarterback issues, but instead, the offense has sputtered badly. That led to the dismissal of head coach Matt Rhule after just five games and the replacement of Mayfield, who has an ankle injury, at quarterback with PJ Walker. The Panthers don’t appear like they are going to be very competitive for the rest of the 2022 campaign....
The two key investors are Alex Zheng, president of hotel-owner Plateno Group, and Chien Lee, founder and chief executive of NewCity Capital, the club said in a press release issued on Friday. The other partners are Paul Conway, who represents the Pacific Media Group, Elliot Hayes, also from the United States, reports Xinhua. Club president Jean-Pierre Rivere will retain a 20 per cent stake in the club. With Julien Fournier, the general director, Rivere will continue managing the club for three years....
Liaoning, the People’s Liberation Army Navy’s first combat-ready carrier, was escorted by five warships as it left the East China Sea and transited the Miyako Strait into the Western Pacific on Saturday, according to a statement made by Japan’s defense ministry the following day. The carrier group’s “routine” far-sea drill was organized according to the military’s annual work plan, said PLA Navy spokesperson Gao Xiucheng. The purpose was to evaluate the group’s training, as well as to “increase its capability to safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests,” the official added....
Ambassador Liu Xiaoming said China’s criminal law does not target specific ethnic groups or religions. He also accused the U.S. and the West of attempting to scapegoat China. He said: “The fact is there are about 24,000 mosques in Xinjiang which means there is an average one mosque for every 530 Muslims, this ratio is higher than many Muslim countries and is much higher than the number of churches in England....
Although many people want to use natural supplements for psoriasis given the side effects of methotrexate and Soriatane (acitretin), there are pros and cons to the use of traditional Chinese medicine. Chinese Medicine and Psoriasis The way in which psoriasis is approached in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is fundamentally different from how it is diagnosed and treated in the West. Psoriasis, known as bai bi in traditional Chinese culture, is said to be caused by heat pathogens, wind, or toxins that trigger the characteristic redness of the skin....
World no. 39 tennis player Peng Shuai beat 28th seeded Italian Roberta Vinci 6-4, 6-3 to reach the US Open last 16, equalling her personal best in the tournament. Vinci became the second seeded player to be defeated by Peng after the fourth seeded Agnieszka Radwanska, reports Xinhua. “I am really happy. I really wanted to win because I know I have a chance,” said Peng, who will next face the winner between Lucie Safarova and Alize Cornet, both seeded players....
“This will allow us to pull back the curtain on what the president knew and when he knew it,” said one Democratic aide, who asked not to be identified talking about sensitive matters. Sen. Patrick Leahy, the incoming chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, on Friday fired off a letter to Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, seeking a copy of the 2002 directive. Leahy and other Dems also want to see a still secret Justice Department memo approving the use of particular interrogation techniques; critics have long suspected the document includes references to waterboarding and other methods that may constitute torture....
The comparisons have already began with Atlanta great Chipper Jones. Although Jones lauds Swanson immensely, he wasn’t a fan of the immediate comparisons. MORE: Dansby Swanson doesn’t shy from spotlight “I think it’s unfair (to compare),” the former Braves third baseman told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “I’d like to see people let him carve out his own niche, don’t put any expectations on him. This kid could be anything from a Brandon Crawford shortstop to a Derek Jeter....
And if you are still feeling guilty about all the calories you are gonna consume today, we have some good news: ~As reported in CNBC So there! And while you bite into your favorite creamy and/or chocolaty delights, here’s a list of common mistakes you should avoid if you are planning on giving your loved one(s) gadgets or ‘techy’ gifts. 1. End up gifting stuff that they Don’t Want: If you are not particularly tech savvy, there’s a big chance of mixing up your gift ideas....
This article will compare cool mist humidifiers vs. warm mist humidifiers, including what each type of humidifier is most useful for. Cool Mist vs. Warm Mist Humidifiers Cool mist humidifiers and warm mist humidifiers both add moisture to the air which moistens your skin (including your nasal passages) and thin mucus in your sinuses. The National Institutes of Health recommends the use of humidifiers to help relieve congestion from the common cold, flu, and sinus infections....
