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The challenge was in convincing so many others who insisted his choice was reckless or foolish or ludicrous. That included his coach, Tom Izzo. How many times did Izzo insist to Bridges that he ought to leave — that he had to leave? When Bridges told Izzo he wished to return to Michigan State because he wanted to win an NCAA championship, you know what Izzo said? Sorry, can’t tell you — but it was along the lines of “I told him he’s full of it....

Ted Williams flew 39 combat missions and was shot down during the Korean War. Warren Spahn took shrapnel to his foot during World War II, receiving a Purple Heart, Bronze Star, battlefield promotion and Presidential Citation, according to his SABR biography. Grover Cleveland Alexander suffered shell shock in the trenches of World War I and was never really the same. MORE: How World War II kept Cecil Travis out of the Hall of Fame...

This week Gingrich will be anointed by commentators of all persuasions as the most powerful speaker of the House since the legendary Sam Rayburn. He is, by many objective measurements, the most effective lawmaker since Lyndon Johnson. In the 100 Days that end April 13, the Republicans under Gingrich will have approved more legislation in less time than any House of Representatives since the first 100 days of FDR’s New Deal....

When I consider that I spent about 20 weeks of my life at what’s not so affectionately called the Underwear Olympics, I cringe. During my time as an NFL team president, I also cringed when I saw the travel bills generated when we sent a contingent of 35 or so team employees to Indy. General manager, player personnel director, 10 scouts, 18 coaches, three trainers and three team doctors. Not to mention the league’s costs of bringing in more than 300 draft-eligible players for an average of four days each....

This isn’t even the first time that Reedus’ name has been mentioned for the job. He’s also been quite a bit more explicit about his interest. He wants the job and he’s not afraid to tell anyone who will listen that he wants to be the MCU’s version of Ghost Rider. He’s in fact said out loud that he badly wants the part. The question now is whether or not Kevin Feige and the other Marvel bigwigs are really considering him....

Shadow Royale is one of Apex Legends’ more unique game modes. Using the base battle royale as a framework, Respawn Entertainment added a scary twist by turning players that have died into powerful shadow legends. The mode first began in 2019 as Shadowfall - a game where solo players had to defeat each other until only 10 contestants were left to escape the nightmare. Since then, Shadow Royale has become a more team-focused game; one which might not work as well on Olympus as it did on Kings Canyon....

But based on film and projecting for the future, Paxton Lynch is the best quarterback in this NFL Draft. Period. While Jared Goff has showed great timing on his mid-field throws and Carson Wentz looks the part of a strong-armed franchise passer, both lack the innate decisiveness, poise and elite quarterback upside that Lynch has displayed during his college career. MORE: See where Lynch falls in SN’s latest NFL Mock Draft...

“Most people have a connected home whether they like it or not,” tech journalist and Internet of Things specialist Cate Lawrence told Lifewire via email. At the same time, she says, “most homes are connected rather than smart,” because these gadgets don’t work together in any useful way. The study also put to bed the old trope where we use our grandfather or grandmother as a stand-in to mean “inexperienced user....

Following the 2022 success of the Swedish Democrats (SDs) and Marine Le Pen’s National Rally, this is sparking fears that parties with neofascist origins, even if they now reject the label, are becoming embedded within European politics. The Brothers of Italy are led by 45-year-old Giorgia Meloni, who is on track to become both Italy’s first female prime minister and its most right-wing since World War II. Its origins can be traced to the Italian Social Movement (ISM), which was founded by a group of Benito Mussolini’s supporters in December 1946....

Sony recently announced plans to offer online-only launch day purchases for the hotly-anticipated PlayStation 5 in a post on the PlayStation Blog. The announcement immediately caused quite a bit of backlash in the comments, with some fans even taking to Twitter to share their disgust over the decision. Twitter users like @Mfant13 responded to the original tweet about the launch day plans with concerns about availability. “In years past, PlayStation fans eager to nab the newest iteration of the console on release date have camped outside retailers by the thousands,” Dr....

Resident Evil Village was one of the most anticipated games to release in May, but despite the fact that Resident Evil Village has released for multiple platforms, the very popular Xbox Game Pass does not include the new Resident Evil game. With some documents appearing online, which could determine the plausible cause of this situation, some players are upset about how things were handled. Now, it may just be that it would have never come to Game Pass, but it’s hard to imagine that, after everything else, Microsoft did not at least try to score RE Village for Game Pass....

Had things been different, Alves could actually have ended up at the Santiago Bernabeu. “It would be a huge reward,” he said after winning the Copa del Rey with Sevilla at Madrid’s stadium in 2007. And asked about the dressing room where he changed, he said: “It’s the greatest one in the world.” However, Madrid dallied and the following summer, Alves moved to Barcelona instead. It was to be the beginning of a rivalry that is still alive today, even though the Brazilian no longer plays in Spain....

Napoli’s dominance While Juventus have fallen off massively compared to their previous years, it is still not the main story in Serie A. Napoli, under Maurizio Sarri, are an absolute joy to watch; playing their high-tempo, fast-forward football with a carefree attitude. They might leak goals, but more often than not, they tend to outscore the opponent. Napoli are yet to lose in Serie A and are one of only two teams to go undefeated in the Italian league this season....

While the travails of the thin and beautiful almost always make for good copy, we should remember that only about 1 percent of the American population is anorexic, while nearly two thirds of adults are overweight or obese, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. So it’s not as if skinny models have inspired an epidemic of slimness. In fact, the real danger may be that the contrast between the girls on the catwalks and the girls at the mall is creating an atmosphere ripe for binge dieting and the kind of unhealthy eating habits that ultimately result in weight gain, not loss....

In the medical world, many proponents of legalization tout the pain-relieving effects of marijuana, especially given the challenges with narcotic pain medication usage in so many parts of the country. While these and other potential benefits are clear, there are concerns that possible side effects of marijuana are not as well understood. Bone Density Bone density is the measure of how much mineral is in your bone and can be used to assess your bone strength and bone health....

Maybe there is a story then behind South Africa’s misadventures in the Word Cup. After a dramatic re-entry into international cricket in 1992, they have often found themselves in an winning position only to throw it away; never more obvious than in the dramatic 1999 World Cup semi-final when they had tied the score and needed only a single from four balls. First, Allan Donald charged out for a non-existent single and almost ran himself out and then Lance Klusener, who was hitting the ball wherever he wanted to, hit the ball and ran....

Many news outlets reported that the Bengaluru FC captain was only three games short of equaling the Sikkimese Sniper’s record for the most number of caps by an Indian in international matches. However, simple calculations show that Sunil Chhetri has already surpassed the 107-mark set by Bhaichung Bhutia. If one calculates all the matches that Chhetri has played, he has recorded 112 appearances for India. This includes a category called age-group internationals, which are mainly U-23 matches that a player is a part of....

Their opponent may attract more national attention, but make no mistake: The Astros are still the World Series favorites. Pitted against the Yankees for a trip to the Fall Classic, Houston has absolutely no reason to be intimidated by New York, having been to the ALCS three straight years and winning a championship in 2017. Manager A.J. Hinch’s squad possesses a mix of balance and star power. It has experience on this stage....

While some complaints may be justified, there is no denying the film’s spectacle. Many of its flaws are quickly overshadowed by its action and talented cast. It’s impossible to ignore the film’s scope and wonder about minor inconsistencies. The film sees a group of Eternals save the world from a group of vicious deviants throughout history and plunges the MCU into new territory that is both exciting and allegorical....

Baby Yoda - also known as “The Child” or Grogu - is the break-out star of The Mandalorian. Many fans may even have a tough time imagining the show without him. However, there are some reasons Baby Yoda is unlikely to appear in a game based on The Mandalorian. Here’s why, and what it could mean for any adaptation of the hit streaming show. RELATED: Impressive Cosplayer Looks Just Like Ahsoka Tano In ‘The Mandalorian’...