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The speeches were mostly the same, dripping with populism. He would rail against corporate greed and how it was stealing our children’s future, talk about the honor of working-class folks and about the homeless shelter in Des Moines he’d visited the other week that turns away 75 families a month. He’d usually tell the story of Nataline Sarkisian, the 17 year-old girl from California who died in December when her health insurance company wouldn’t pay for a liver transplant and remind them that he’s the only candidate never to take a dime from a Washington lobbyist....

McEnroe made the claim during an appearance on The Dan Patrick Show. MORE: John McEnroe won’t apologize for comments about Serena Williams “Over the course of time, people, including our now-President — [he] wasn’t President at the time — have offered me sums of money to play either Serena or Venus,” McEnroe said. “I don’t know why I am always the guy that they want to play, the old fart now… Why don’t they ask her to play Roger Federer or Rafael Nadal on clay, and see how that goes?...

The stand-up, who has just completed a stint in rehab, has confirmed that he and his artist wife of six years, Anna Marie Tendler, are separating. Mulaney, 38, checked himself into rehab for 60 days late last year amid a long struggle with alcohol and drug abuse. A representative for Mulaney told Page Six: “John will not have any further comment as he continues to focus on his recovery and getting back to work....

Wait, what? Scott, now playing with the Coyotes, will captain the Pacific Division team in the revamped showcase event. Scott has played 11 games, has no goals and one assist — and 25 penalty minutes. He has been waived three times this season. MORE: All-Star Game’s new format | Every team’s best 3-on-3 lineup | Adieu, drunken draft A 6-8 left winger who makes his living with his knuckles, Scott, 33, is the least-deserving NHL All-Star in memory....

But the Wizards, who were a John Wall hand injury away from the Eastern Conference Finals, provide hope. But with basketball season still weeks away, football remains on everybody’s mind. During a recent Red Bull video Q&A, Wall was asked about his favorite football team, and his answer is going to disappoint a lot of Washingtonians. MORE: Top PGs for 2015 | Jersey confidence index | 2015 NBA win totals...

The easy-to-grab note is that Manziel didn't measure 6-0, but the bigger conversation taking place is about Manziel's hand size, which many NFL observers are already pointing out as a major positive. For comparison, Russell Wilson measured 5-11, but 10¼ in his hands. Let the debate rage on at the QB position.

Johnny Facemask! See? MORE: Live scores, updates from Week 10 | Ben Roethlisberger returns That was Steeler linebacker Arthur Moats nearly twisting Manziel’s head off in the second quarter at Heinz Field. Manziel stayed in the game but needed a couple minutes to regroup; he sat on the field while Cleveland called time out and didn’t miss a play. Austin Davis is backing up Manziel, who is starting in place of Josh McCown (ribs)....

The controversial quarterback on Monday issued an apology to Texas A&M fans and a promised to make things right after being tagged in a tweet sent out by an Aggies fan website that featured a video of one of the Heisman Trophy winner’s touchdown runs in 2013. MORE: 20 Manziel incidents, one troubled NFL career Manziel also posted a video on his Instagram vowing to eventually return to the football field....

The singer and dancer made headlines last week when she came out. On Sunday, videos of Siwa with police officers began circulating online. After being evacuated from her home, the 17-year-old took to social media to explain the incident. Swatting is a form of criminal harassment, described by the FBI as “a hoax call made to emergency services, typically reporting an immediate threat to human life, to draw a response from law enforcement and the S....

The rocker was the majority owner of the Philadelphia Soul Arena Football League team from 2004 until it folded in 2008, and desperately wants to own the Buffalo Bills. His ownership group made it to the final round of bidding but eventually lost out to Sabres’ owner Terry Pegula. MORE: Top NFL prospects to watch for But football remains a major part of Bon Jovi’s life, which is why he has been tabbed as an honorary coach for the East-West Shrine Bowl, one of the two premiere NFL evaluation games for current college seniors....

Ossoff, who is running against incumbent Republican Sen. David Perdue, said the pair would be welcomed “with open arms”—though he appreciated that working on the transition process might prevent them from coming. He previously said he would “look forward” to an opportunity of campaigning alongside Biden and Harris. In regard to Trump visiting the state on Saturday, December 5, where he will campaign alongside Perdue and Sen. Kelly Loeffler (R-GA), Ossoff said he was unfazed in terms of this boosting the Republicans....

Martin was acquired just over a year ago in a trade from the Dolphins and appeared in 15 games in 2014 for the Niners, making nine starts. MORE: Dont’a Hightower out 6-7 months | Steelers sign Heyward-Bey | Haley endorses Cowboys’ Hardy Martin played under head coach Jim Harbaugh at Stanford but now that Harbaugh is gone, the Niners apparently didn’t see a fit for Martin on the roster....

Smith was expected to miss the remainder of the Panthers’ season after being severely burned on his head, neck, back, shoulder and arm. Smith’s girlfriend, Mary Gaspar, was charged with aggravated battery. According to an affidavit obtained by The Miami Herald, Gaspar told FIU police she scalded Smith because he wasn’t paying enough attention to her and she was stressed over their relationship. MORE: Most heinous crimes connected to athletes...

It wasn’t enough for him to be projected as a potential first-round pick, but it did make Bell a sleeper candidate in a loaded draft, some going as far as calling him “the type of switchable big man that teams need to beat the Warriors.” So it came as a surprise when the Warriors ended up with Bell, not one of the 29 other teams trying to take them down....

“Incels,” short for involuntary celibates, refers to an online subculture of men who express extreme resentment and hostility to women in their online discussion groups. Peterson was discussing the comments in an interview with Piers Morgan on British TV. As Morgan read Wilde’s statement to Peterson, which was part of a piece for Interviews Magazine, the Canadian psychologist started to get emotional. When pressed by Morgan on Piers Morgan Uncensored, Peterson initially remained stone-faced when he was asked whether he was in fact an “the intellectual hero” for incels?...

Spieth surpassed Rory McIlroy atop golf’s world rankings in what has been a phenomenal breakout season. After winning the year’s first two majors, golf fans were clamoring for Spieth to complete the first-ever calendar grand slam in golf’s modern era. And he almost did it. MORE: Stellar images from Whistling Straits | 2015 Tour winners McIlroy spoke to the media before the PGA Championship started, and recognized Spieth as the best golfer this season, and tied with him over the last two years....

Donning the same kind of tinted sunglasses normally sported by Nationals pitcher Anibal Sanchez, Andres was looked emotional as he took to the mound, thumping his chest and pointing towards the crowd. He was treated to a rousing reception at Nationals Park as he threw the first pitch on Sunday night before the Washington Nationals took on the Houston Astros. The 50-year-old restaurateur, who owns restaurants in Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, Las Vegas, South Beach, Florida, Orlando, New York City, and Frisco, Texas, is the founder of World Central Kitchen, a non-profit devoted to providing meals in the wake of natural disasters....

“#Browns WR Josh Gordon has a new job. He will be the goodwill ambassador for the Sarchione Auto group in Randolph, Ohio, which includes Sarchione Ford and Sarchione Chevrolet . He will be working in all aspects of their car business including as an on-floor salesman. Gordon will also be heading all of their local community efforts including with the Wounded Warriors Project. He starts this weekend.” Yes, Gordon will be working at a car dealership....

The Rangers outfielder had an MRI Saturday on a possible groin strain, the Star-Telegram reported. Hamilton sat out Saturday’s game in what Texas manager Jeff Banister called a planned day off. Hamilton left Friday’s game after the seventh inning. MORE: Hamilton’s history, in images | Hamilton among 15 worst free-agent deals The 34-year-old came off the DL last Tuesday after missing a month with a left hamstring strain. Hamilton didn’t make his season debut until May 25 as he recovered from offseason shoulder surgery....

The conservative senator from Missouri, who has steadfastly supported President Donald Trump and echoed Trump’s baseless claims of election fraud, called the publisher’s move “Orwellian” in a statement on his Twitter account on Thursday. He also described the book’s cancelation as a “direct assault on the First Amendment.” “Only approved speech can now be published. This is the Left looking to cancel everyone they don’t approve of. I will fight this cancel culture with everything I have....