Posts

“I think when someone’s convicted, it’s time to resign,” McCarthy said at a Friday morning event alongside several other Republican lawmakers. He also said he plans to talk with Fortenberry today, adding that if Fortenberry wants to appeal the conviction, that should be done as a private citizen, according to a tweet from CNN reporter Melanie Zanona. On Thursday, Fortenberry, who has represented his Nebraska congressional district since 2005, was found guilty by a jury of one count of scheming to falsify and conceal material facts, along with two counts of making false statements to federal investigators....

Joe Namath, who regularly tweets commentary during his former team’s games, was trying hard to remain optimistic. Namath played three seasons at Alabama before he began his Hall of Fame pro football career, the vast majority of which was spent with the Jets. MOCK DRAFT: Jets go for defense The Crimson Tide, of course, has a chance to repeat as college football’s national champion this season. The Jets, meanwhile, continue to be an embarrassment in the NFL....

Also known as Southern ginseng, jiaogulan contains a saponin compound called gypenoside, as well as other plant compounds. The herb is sold as a tea, powder, or capsule, for health conditions that include diabetes, high cholesterol, and anxiety. This article looks at some of the herb’s possible health benefits, the science that may support these claims, and what you should know before you start taking a supplement. What Is Jiaogulan Used For?...

The first lady appeared beside President Donald Trump last June when he launched his re-election campaign with a rally in Florida. But since then, she has been noticeably absent in Donald Trump’s campaigning efforts, a departure from her recent predecessors. Jill Biden has become one of the Biden campaign’s most prolific surrogates, participating in numerous virtual fundraisers and rally events at a faster pace than previous spouses of candidates at the top of the ticket....

The former first lady has been keeping a low profile since she and her husband Donald Trump left the White House in January. This week, Jill Biden was in Delano, California, to mark the birthday of César Chávez—a Latin American civil rights activist and labor organizer who formed the country’s first successful farmworkers’ union. She visited a pop-up vaccination center for farmworkers who have lobbied for priority vaccine access....

“If you’re watching COVID coverage on Fox News these days you may have come down with a case of whiplash,” Acosta said in a segment on CNN Newsroom. “Some anchors like Tucker Carlson are spreading anti-vax hysteria, while others like Sean Hannity are finally dealing with the reality that vaccines are saving lives.” He played a clip from earlier this week where Hannity told viewers to “please take COVID seriously” and “I believe in the science of vaccination....

The listing will go live on October 21 and will be available for one night stays on select dates. One night will cost just $23, which is the same price as one bottle of premium, extra-aged Jim Beam Black bourbon. The Clermont, Kentucky house was built in 1919, making it 100 years old, and it was originally purchased for the water rights on the land. It overlooks Everback Lake on the Jim Beam American Stillhouse grounds, has three bedrooms that sleep up to six people and two and a half bathrooms....

Harbaugh will be featured on HBO’s Real Sports this week, and 49ers guard Alex Boone was one of several players interviewed; asked about his former coach’s ways. Pro Football Talk took an advanced look at the episode and found that Boone likely won’t miss Harbaugh. MORE: One Michigan, under Harbaugh: ‘Hollywood-ified’ with rights “He does a great job of giving you that spark, that initial boom,” Boone said, according to the report....

The Wolverines coach sent out a letter to the parents of his players, which said the rumors going around that he was looking to leave for a job in the NFL are untrue. The letter, which was obtained by The Michigan Insider, reads: Dear Parents, I am reaching out to let you know that the recent claims that I am “pursuing an exit strategy” are total crap. It’s an annual strategy driven by our enemies to cause disruption to our program and to negatively recruit....

That’s been my go-to assessment since Harbaugh left the San Francisco 49ers to take the Michigan job in 2015. On Tuesday, ESPN reported that Harbaugh had a conversation with Panthers owner David Tepper about the opening in Carolina. Carolina wouldn’t be the only potential suitor. Denver and Indianapolis could be options. What about Las Vegas? Should Harbaugh entertain these offers and make the jump back to the NFL after back-to-back years of flirtation?...

The Sacramento Kings are in negotiations to buy the third-year guard out of his contract, a process that is expected to be closed as soon as Thursday, Stein reports. Fredette was drafted with the No. 10 pick after a successful collegiate career at BYU, during which he scored 28.9 points and 4.3 assists as a senior. Fredette's skills didn't translate well to the NBA because he cannot play the point guard position and is limited on defense....

So could Johnson’s long-time crew chief Chad Knaus. One thing is certain: They won’t be doing it together. After 17 years, seven titles and 81 of Johnson’s 83 race victories together at NASCAR’s highest level, Johnson and Knaus will start the 2019 season with different partners. Kevin Meendering will get his shot as Johnson’s crew chief. Knaus will call the shots from the pit box of sophomore Cup driver William Byron....

The six-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion and the home-improvement giant have inked a two-year extension that will keep Johnson in the No. 48 car through the end of the 2017 season. PHOTOS: A Jimmie Johnson photohistory | 2015 Sprint Cup winners Lowes has been the key sponsor for each of Johnson’s 497 career starts, including 74 wins, dating back to 2001. “My relationship with Lowe’s and Hendrick Motorsports means so much,” Johnson said in a news release....

He’s struggling at a time of year when he’s usually on top of his game and dominating. This year he’s fighting for his life, scrambling just to stay alive in the Chase for the Sprint Cup instead of cruising toward a record-tying seventh championship. MORE: Chase: Where they stand | Charlotte picks | Birthday has Earnhardt relaxed, happy | Danica-Ricky relationship Johnson finished 12th, fifth and third in the first round of the Chase....

And then he looked like he might win before settling for third in the Bojangles Southern 500. That’s the roller-coaster ride with NASCAR’s green-white-checkered restarts. MORE: Harvick wins shootout | Earnhardt comes up short | Results | Behind the scenes with Chase Elliott Johnson had no hope of catching Kevin Harvick as the race went into its final 10 laps but when a caution flag came out with eight laps remaining, Johnson had the opportunity he was hoping for — one last pit stop....

Six-time Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson tweeted Thursday night a bit of displeasure with Olbermann, the sports and political commentator who has a nightly show on ESPN2. Olberman then responded by dissing Johnson. Olbermann raised the ire of NASCAR fans who had responded to his tweet about the Kurt Busch-Patricia Driscoll “trained assassin” saga. Olbermann made the mistake of tweeting Kyle Busch instead of his brother Kurt. MORE: Busch-Driscoll saga overshadowing NASCAR preseason | Who is Patricia Driscoll?...

The question was, which one? Trevor Lawrence and Zach Wilson were expected to be off the board, so it would be a choice between Trey Lance, Justin Fields and Mac Jones for San Francisco. The 49ers never tipped their hand. On draft day, they selected Lance and tapped the North Dakota State product as their quarterback of the future. That said, there were questions about whether Lance — who started just one full season at the FCS level — would be ready for the limelight right away....

The club also announced that it had recalled goalie Tom McCollum from Grand Rapids of the American Hockey League. MORE: Eric Staal doesn’t want to be traded | Kings lose two young stars | All-star snubs Howard left Saturday’s game against the Capitals on a stretcher after being injured trying to stop a wrap-around shot by Troy Brouwer. Howard was attempting to stretch across the crease when the injury occurred....

Kerr’s biggest early-season move? He sent his most experienced starter, an ace defender with an inconsistent jumper, to the bench in favor of a young shooter. And that’s where the Chicago Bulls and first-year coach Fred Hoiberg come in. MORE: Predictions: Who makes it to the Finals? | Handing out awards — with no agreement on MVP Hoiberg announced Monday that Nikola Mirotic would be his starting power forward and Pau Gasol would slide down to center for the NBA’s season-opener between the Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers (8 p....