Новости за 22.05.2018

Christian Hackenberg spent the offseason revamping his throwing motion — not that you would know it from watching practice Tuesday. Hackenberg got zero reps during team and 7-on-7 drills during the Jets’ first organized team activity of the spring. He was a spectator as Sam Darnold, Josh McCown and Teddy Bridgewater rotated at quarterback. “It’s...

Jurgen Klopp has discussed how he previously stopped Real Madrid and Cristiano Ronaldo as manager of Borussia Dortmund ahead of Liverpool’s Champions League final this weekend. MORE: Zidane wouldn’t swap Real Madrid superstar for Liverpool’s 44-goal hero Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp discussed with Robbie Fowler how he has previously stopped Real Madrid and Cristiano Ronaldo. While […]

Aaron Ramsey has been brilliant for Arsenal this season, winning both Arsenal’s player of the season and goal of the season recently. This hasn’t stopped constant uncertainty over the Welsh international’s future, with one Italian paper claiming there is a 40% chance of the midfielder leaving Arsenal this summer. Recently Ramsey’s agent, David Baldwin, suggested […]

By Sudarshan Varadhan NEW DELHI (Reuters) - At least nine people were killed in India's Tamil Nadu state on Tuesday when police fired at violent protesters calling for the closure of a copper smelter run by Vedanta Resources, authorities said. The state's chief minister, Edappadi K. Palaniswami, said police had been forced to act after the protests turned violent, and that nine people had been killed

By Jeff Mason and Diane Bartz WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday floated a plan to fine ZTE Corp and shake up its management as his administration considered rolling back more severe penalties that have crippled the Chinese telecommunications company. Trump's proposal ran into immediate resistance in Congress, where Republicans and Democrats accused the president of bending to pressure from Beijing to ease up on a company that has admitted to violating sanctions on Iran. Читать дальше...

Arsenal are seeking a wealth of transfer business this summer to bolster their side and hand incoming boss Unai Emery a squad capable of fighting for prestigious honours. The Europa League semi-finalists have spent heavily to improve their attacking ranks during the past 12 months, signing Alexandre Lacazette, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Henrikh Mkhitaryan, and will now shift their focus towards the defence. Portuguese outlet O Jogo states that Arsenal remain keen on Porto’s Danilo Pereira... Читать дальше...

By David French (Reuters) - General Electric Co is working with investment bankers to find ways to shed its insurance business, which has caused it to book hefty charges while sparking shareholder lawsuits and an investigation by U.S. regulators, people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday. The move comes after GE announced in January it would take a $6.2 billion after-tax charge and set aside a further $15 billion in reserves to help cover liabilities in insurance operations held by its GE Capital unit... Читать дальше...

During one of Donald Trump's staged "press pool" opportunities with the South Korean president, he managed to spend minutes ranting about a phony conspiracy theory that there were "spies in his campaign" but could not manage to answer a straightforward question about whether he still has confidence in Rod Rosenstein.

American supermarket chain Publix is facing mockery for refusing to write “summa cum laude” on a graduation cake because staff considered the Latin word “cum” too profane.

A group of Republicans – led by Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.) – called for the appointment of a second special counsel to look into the FBI’s handling of investigations related to the 2016 presidential election. On Tuesday, they unveiled a 12-page House resolution calling for another prosecutor to look into why the FBI probe into...

It sounds like taking a second chance on love worked out for “Bachelorette” Becca Kufrin — unless she pulls an Arie and changes her mind in a few weeks, that is. This morning, “Bachelorette” host Chris Harrison shared an Instagram photo of Becca and one of her suitors (dressed as a chicken) from the premiere, which airs next week. In his caption, the ABC personality revealed that the public relations rep from Minnesota gave out her final rose and now has a fiance. “I can tell you today that Becca is indeed happily engaged! Читать дальше...

Former Fox News stalwart Bob Beckel isn’t thrilled with the direction of his former program, “The Five,” calling it “tired” and adding that the network feared having to compete with a rebooted version of the “The McLaughlin Group.”

An Iranian state news agency says a municipal worker in financial distress has set himself on fire in southwestern Iran. In a report published Tuesday, ILNA said the man self-immolated a day earlier in the city of Abadan, suffering severe burns to 80 percent of his body. It said the man was rushed to a burn rescue hospital in the city of Ahwaz, about 100 kilometers away. There was no further update on his condition. ILNA said a male coworker tried to help the self-immolator but also suffered burns to 35 percent of his body. Читать дальше...

Wild owner lays out Stanley Cup goal for new GM Fenton upon intro: 'No pressure, Paul, but that is where it starts'

Join the Capitals this weekend in Parksville as they begin their Spring Camp Invitational tryout sessions. Come and see your returning team VETERANS and all new hopefuls competing for that sacred spot on the Roster. All Sessions are OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!!! DON’T FORGET – EARLY BIRD SEASON TICKET SALE ENDS – MAY 31ST Cowichan Capitals May 2018 Camp Schedule Location: Oceanside Place Arena 830 West Island Highway Parksville, BC V9P 2X4  * OPEN TO THE PUBLIC !!! Saturday May 26th                 11:00am... Читать дальше...

Longtime NHL executive Lou Lamoriello joins Islanders, with full authority on all hockey matters

Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane wouldn’t swap Cristiano Ronaldo for Mohamed Salah, according to Sky Sports. The build-up to the Champions League final is well and truly underway as Liverpool look to dethrone the current holders on Saturday night. SEE MORE: Video: SUPERB Zidane assist leads to STUNNING Real Madrid training ground goal The game promises to […]

Nobody agrees on this sport’s actual opening day.

On May 22, ESPN started a “100 days until” countdown to “the first Thursday” of college football:

100 Days until the first Thursday of College Football Season!

Last season, @ClemsonFB coach Dabo Swinney earned his 100th career win in just his 129th career game. Only Urban Meyer and Chris Petersen reached 100 wins faster among active FBS coaches. pic.twitter.com/GiNG6HHklB

Lowry played less minutes, was tuned up for the playoffs, and it feels like the Raptors squandered a beautiful blueprint for his success.

It's taken me far too long to put this post up. Over the weekend I had read about a recent Dodger acquisition, reliever Erik Goeddel, but wanted to wait for pics of him in Dodger Blue to show up. That, for whatever reason, has yet to happen. So, I don't have a fantasy Baseball card of him in "Blue" to share with you. Instead, you'll get a Dodger fantasy card with Goeddel wearing Mariner dark blue and green. Per a Dodger press release:
Goeddel, 29, was claimed off of waivers yesterday from the... Читать дальше...

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• The White House North Lawn has reportedly developed a sinkhole.
• According to one reporter, the sinkhole is "growing larger by the day."
• Sinkholes form when rainwater seeps through a tiny crack in the ground and pools in the sediment beneath.

The White House North Lawn has developed a sinkhole, which is now blocked off by two traffic cones and yellow tape.

On Tuesday, Steve Herman, a reporter from Voice of America, and Breitbart's... Читать дальше...

PARIS – Surfing at the 2020 Olympic Games will take place in the ocean and not in an artifical wave pool, according to the International Surfing Association (ISA).

Philadelphia - Lawyers for a 37-year-old Mexican man who was taken into custody during a mandatory marriage interview at immigration offices in Philadelphia say his detention is unlawful.