Molina was stopped by Joshua in the third round of their IBF title fight in December 2016, and was suspended for two years by UK Anti-Doping for failing a performance-enhancing drug test after that very fight. “Well we’re sparring with Eric Molina, also sparring with Malik Scott,” the New Zealander’s trainer Kevin Barry told Sky Sports News. “There’s a couple of things that we’ve been working on in the last two days....
And with the news that brother Josh will start for the Browns over Johnny Manziel — and the news that brother Luke will step in for the Saints in an injured Drew Brees’ stead — history has repeated itself after an extended hiatus. For the first time since Dec. 9, 2007, the Brothers McCown will start on the same NFL Sunday. MORE: The NFL backup QB confidence meter | Best of sports siblings...
On Thursday, MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand shared a statement from Donaldson, where he said he has “the utmost respect for what Tim Anderson brings to the game of baseball” and that what he said was a “misunderstanding based on multiple exchanges between us over the years.” He also reiterated that he apologized over the weekend for offending Anderson. “My view of that exchange hasn’t changed and I absolutely meant no disrespect....
But that’s not enough for Gad, apparently, who tweeted on Tuesday that Jackson’s apologies don’t measure up. “My family were gassed, ripped from their homes, forced to work in camps and made to watch most of their families slaughtered,” the comedian, actor and singer tweeted. “I find an ‘oops, you misunderstood me quoting ADOLF HITLER’ as not quite good enough. Sorry.” While Gad surely can’t be the only person who finds Jackson’s apologies to be lacking, he still felt the need to clarify his initial tweet with more context....
Speaking on Axios on HBO, the Republican said “the left” had told men they were part of the problem and that their “masculinity is inherently problematic.” Sen. Hawley continued to tell interviewer Mike Allen on the Sunday episode he wanted to use masculinity to appeal to suburban parents and men who were won over by Donald Trump. He said: “We’ve got to say that spending your time not working, spending your time on video games, spending your time watching porn online is not good for you, your family or this country....
With just under five minutes to go in the third quarter, McCown took the snap from under center and as he went back to throw a quick pass to the sideline, the ball slipped out of his hands. In a twist of fate, the ball landed on its tip and bounced right back into McCown’s hands, allowing him to again throw the ball. Unfortunately, he then threw it directly to Carolina’s Roman Harper....
Defense One news editor Ben Watson reported on his media outlet’s site Friday that he was arriving at Washington, D.C. through Dulles International Airport the prior afternoon, coming back from an assignment in Denmark, when a CBP officer screening passports turned the questioning in an unusual direction. “What do you do?” the officer asked Watson, holding his passport. When Watson replied, “journalism,” the officer said, “So you write propaganda, right?...
Toronto FC announced Altidore will miss at least six weeks after straining a hamstring while taking a penalty kick in Toronto’s 4-3 weekend loss to Vancouver Whitecaps. MORE: Ranking American owners in English soccer It means Altidore, 26, is unlikely to be able to play any part in the Copa America Centenario, for which which the U.S. is host between June 3 and 26. National team boss Jurgen Klinsmann must name his final squad for the tournament by May 20, with Altidore now expected to be trimmed from the provisional group....
Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff sent a strongly worded letter to MLS on Monday, expressing concern that the league may have encouraged Bexar County to spend the money despite already being aware of the Columbus Crew’s desire to move to Austin. According to Wolff, MLS could have violated the law in 2015 when the league encouraged Bexar County to purchase Toyota Field and submit a bid for expansion, because the league already knew at the time that Crew owner Anthony Precourt wanted to move his franchise to Austin....
Judge Margo K. Brodie of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York issued her decision on Saturday, dealing a blow to a league that has been on the brink of dissolving for more than a year. “We are very disappointed with the court’s decision in denying our motion for a preliminary injunction,” NASL interim commissioner Rishi Sehgal said in a statement. “We remain steadfast in our pursuit of antitrust claims against the U....
Epic Games, the maker of the widely popular video game Fortnite, which is played by about 400 million people worldwide, challenged Apple’s app store restrictions. Apple has been charging commissions of up to 30 percent on digital transactions within apps through the company’s own in-app payment options. The transactions cover a wide range of purchases, including Netflix or Spotify subscriptions and buying digital items such as songs, movies or microtransactions in video games....
Ethan Nordean, Joseph Biggs, Zachary Rehl and Charles Donohoe were indicted in March and charged with conspiracy and obstructing an official proceeding, among other charges, and remain in jail leading up to their trial scheduled for May 2022. U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly said the four men had many other options that actually are protected under the First Amendment to protest the election and express their thoughts about its results in a nonviolent, legal manner....
Winston’s defamation suit was filed in May in federal court in Orlando, Fla. against former Florida State student Erica Kinsman following her rape suit filed in April against Winston, stemming from an alleged 2012 incident. MORE: Every team’s worst-ever starting QB | Winston’s first NFL pass is a pick-six In Conway’s decision, she said Winston’s tortious claims align with his defamation complaints. Winston is arguing Kinsman’s accusations resulted in lost or lesser endorsement deals for the No....
This is far more than a “personal memoir”: Taylor, who has since taught law and written extensively on 20th-century history, draws on stacks of documents and 60-odd books. Close-up views of the defendants come from prison psychologist G. M. Gilbert, courtroom scenes from New Yorker writer Rebecca West. Author Ben Swearingen is Taylor’s expert on how Hermann Goring, the Allies’ biggest catch, might have hidden the poison capsule with which he cheated the hangman....
Fox posted an informative video to TikTok on Thursday about how sexism is baked into certain household and hygiene products to which one commenter responded, “What?! girl you random knowledge is fascinating,” along with a shocked emoji with an exploding head. At that, Fox then replied: “It’s my autism lol.” Her comment has received more than 7,400 likes by early Friday afternoon. One TikTok user responded to Fox, writing: “HUGE W FOR HAWTISTICS EVERYWHERE,” along with their own video....
Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Veep) made a surprise appearance in the fifth installment of the miniseries, and her character’s introduction could have serious implications for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We’re going to dive into her character’s role in the comic books, but we should also issue a spoiler warning for Episode 5 of The Falcon and the Winter Solider, since we have to discuss the show’s plot. Oh, and when you’re watching the episode, keep an eye out for a post-credits scene....
British Home Secretary Priti Patel will now decide whether to authorize Assange’s extradition. His lawyers have until May 18 to make submissions to her to try to stop the move. Assange is wanted in the U.S. over the publication of thousands of leaked documents relating to the Afghanistan and Iraq wars. He is wanted in America on 18 criminal charges. Assange has always denied wrongdoing. The extradition order was issued by chief magistrate Paul Goldspring on Wednesday during a seven-minute hearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London....
Four starters, including Julio Jones and Ndamukong Suh, left Thursday night’s exhibition between the Falcons and Dolphins early because of injuries. FANTASY SOURCE: WR rankings Jones, a Pro Bowl receiver, got tangled up with Miami cornerback Brice McCain while going after a deep pass from Matt Ryan in the first half. McCain was called for pass interference on the play. Jones got up with a slight limp, and the Falcons later announced he had an ankle injury....
As we mark the anniversary of that soggy Georgia night that ended with fireworks at 4 a.m., here are 19 things you might not remember about those 19 innings that went down among the wackiest in major league history: MORE: The untold story of the groundbreaking documentary “It’s a Long Way to October” The game probably should’ve never been played, as 2 hours, 5 minutes of rain delays left the outfield a virtual swamp....
Newly released data showed the global combined land and ocean-surface temperature last month was 1.67 degrees Fahrenheit above average—the highest temperature since records began being kept 142 years ago, and far above the 20th-century average of 60 degrees. “In this case, first place is the worst place to be,” NOAA Administrator Rick Spinrad said in a statement. “July is typically the world’s warmest month of the year, but July 2021 outdid itself as the hottest July and month ever recorded....
