South Africa under-20 head coach Thabo Senong was in charge of the team, while Bafana legend Helman Mkhalele served as his assistant. The last time South Africa and Botswana met was at the 2016 Cosafa Cup in Namibia. Bafana beat the Zebras 3-2 in the final to clinch their fourth title. Kenya are set to host the 2018 Chan finals between 11 January and 2 February. DR Congo will be the defending champions....
A trio of American military officials led the show. Their mission: rolling out the administration’s case that Iran is supporting attacks on U.S. forces in Iraq. Under the rules of this afternoon’s briefing, the three could not identified by name. No TV cameras or tapes were allowed in, and journalists’ cell phones were taken away before they entered the briefing room. But if their job was to provide proof of Tehran’s involvement in Iraq’s bloodshed, they’re unlikely to convince the doubters with what was shown Sunday....
Baines will enter his 13th campaign at the club after the 34-year-old defender agreed to extend his stay at Goodison Park. Former England international Baines, who joined from Wigan Athletic in 2007, started only five Premier League games last term. However, despite being usurped by Lucas Digne following the left-back’s arrival from Barcelona, Baines was happy to stay. “I do feel as proud as when I first signed,” he told Everton’s website....
Since then, he has used every opportunity to respond to people he believes insulted him and his fellow receivers. In addition to being dubbed “pedestrian,” Baldwin more specifically was unnerved by ESPN NFL analyst Cris Carter’s claim that Seattle’s receivers were “appetizers” and the group lacked a “main course.” That was enough to burn Baldwin up, as he described to Fox Sports 1. “If those guys would do their jobs, they would figure out that we throw the ball second fewest in the league,” Baldwin said....
Bale, Karim Benzema and Raphael Varane were all targets of irritated home fans during the 2-2 LaLiga draw with Valencia prior to the international break. The treatment of the Wales international in particular has encouraged more speculation that he could decide to leave the Santiago Bernabeu next year, with Manchester United having been heavily linked with a bid during the most recent transfer window. Zidane, however, believes supporters venting their frustrations is to be expected at Madrid and does not think Bale or Varane have been particularly affected....
Anatomy A ball and socket joint is a synovial joint, which means it allows for smooth movements between bones. The end of one bone within the joint is spherical, forming the ball, while the end of the other bone within the joint contains a rounded depression, forming the socket. The ball slides, rolls, and spins within the socket to allow movement of the joint in multiple directions. Because ball and socket joints move through three or more planes of movement, they are the most mobile joints in the body....
Although Luka Modric broke the duopoly last year, the likes of Neymar and Eden Hazard are yet to get their hands on the award. Despite being one of the best players in the Premier League since his arrival, Hazard has not managed to get on the podium even once in his career. The 28-year-old enjoyed seven glorious years at Chelsea, winning two Premier League and Europa League titles with the Blues....
title: “Bands With Bandwidth” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-21” author: “Nicole Spencer”
The new rules begin Tuesday but beauty parlors and barber shops can remain open at limited capacity. If businesses such as movie theaters, gyms and amusement parks do not abide by the new COVID-19 restrictions, those responsible could also face up to a year in prison. The new 11,784 cases brought Thailand’s total up to 415,170 since the onset of the pandemic and health officials also announced 81 new deaths, adding to the country’s total of 3,422....
The Tigers were to play two Tests and three one-day internationals in Australia in August and September. “Australia communicated to us that the series could not be arranged for financial reasons. It is very unfortunate as we were hoping that the series would be a good playing opportunity for our players,” Bangladesh Cricket Board chief executive Nizamuddin Chowdhury told AFP. Bangladesh have not visited Australia since 2008 when they played three one-day internationals....
Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden features two main protagonists, Red mac Raith and his now-dead lover, Antea Duarte, as they battle against various undead creatures across New Eden, a location in North America. The game has already confirmed that players will be able to control both Red and Antea during the game. With Antea now being a spirit, the differences in gameplay between the pair will likely be a big highlight of Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden....
The central bank said that the economy could shrink by 14 percent in 2020, based on estimates of the lockdown being eased in June, which would push the country into its deepest recession on record. The unemployment rate could reach up to nearly 10 percent as the coronavirus lockdown continues to cause damage to the economy. The Bank said the COVID-19 pandemic was “dramatically reducing jobs and incomes in the UK....
The Indian cricket team were made to work hard today and despite them being just 2 wickets away from victory, Pat Cummins’ unbeaten half-century has delayed things. Australia are currently at 258-8 and need 141 runs for victory. While they might not achieve the victory, there is a possibility that rain might spoil India’s chances tomorrow. India had declared at 106-8 after Mayank Agarwal scored 42 and Rishabh Pant chipped in with a 33-run knock....
The threat - retaliation at the box office - was unmistakable. It was a declaration of economic warfare against one of the world’s most powerful entertainment conglomerates (1996 revenues: more than $21 billion). What lent it credibility was the fact that the Baptist Church, with 15.3 million members, is the nation’s biggest Protestant denomination and one of the mainstays of the militant Christian right. The announcement triggered outrage among gay and lesbian activists on both coasts....
Barca signed off on 2017 with an emphatic 3-0 Clasico win over fierce rivals Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday. That result, together with defeats for Atletico Madrid and Valencia, means the Blaugrana are nine points clear of Diego Simeone’s men going into the mid-season break. Title holders Madrid, meanwhile, are a distant fourth, 14 points behind Barca, albeit with one game in hand. “The FC Barcelona squad are now on their Christmas holidays,” read a club statement....
Brazil international Coutinho made way for Ivan Rakitic 10 minutes from time to a mixed reaction in Saturday’s 3-1 win over Rayo Vallecano at Camp Nou, with the Croatia midfielder going on to set up Luis Suarez’s game-sealing third. Coutinho has endured patchy fortunes at Barca since his €160million switch from Liverpool last season and might well be pressed into action again in next week’s Champions League last-16 showdown with Lyon after Ousmane Dembele reportedly suffered a hamstring problem....
Lionel Messi was only fit enough to start from the bench so cup regular Malcom was given a start in a strong Barcelona starting line up. Barcelona are the current champions of the Copa Del Rey and is seeking to wear the crown for the fifth straight season. The first El Clásico meeting between the eternal rivals this season saw a Messi-less Barcelona wipe the floor with Julen Lopetegui’s Real Madrid in a 5-1 triumph....
The Catalans, on the other hand, were on an 18 game unbeaten streak in La Liga. However, Atletico Madrid and Diego Simeone were an entirely different proposition. Valverde knew that complacency could kill Barcelona and he named his team accordingly for the game. The Spaniard opted for Ter Stegen in goal, with Sergio Roberto, Pique, Lenglet and Alba making up the back four. In the midfield, Rakitic and Arthur started either side of Busquets....
The Catalans’ 25th top-flight crown, secured with a 4-2 win against Deportivo La Coruna on Sunday, has involved not so much a race but a 10-month victory parade. They have been top of the table since matchday three and are 11 points clear, with a goal difference of 66. They are on the brink of the first unbeaten season since Athletic Bilbao in 1930. Crucially, they have had Messi in the kind of form that has left opponents practically giving up before setting foot on a pitch....
