The comet known as C/2022 E3 (ZTF) will soon fly past the Earth, coming as close as around 26 million miles to our planet on February 1, by which point it may just about be visible to the naked eye. Comets are astronomical objects made up of frozen gases, dust and rock that orbit the sun. Sometimes referred to as “cosmic snowballs,” these objects are blasted with increasing amounts of radiation as they approach our star, releasing gases and debris....

Greenacre claimed some of his players suffered from “heat stroke” during the game at Coopers Stadium. Adelaide United’s 2-2 draw with the Phoenix began at 4.30pm local time with the Bureau of Meteorology recording a temperature of 38.3 degrees Celsius in the South Australian capital. Speaking after the match where Wellington conceded a late equaliser, Greenacre revealed the visitors had asked for the kick-off to be delayed but their request had been denied....

“[Biden] is bringing in illegal immigrants into the state of Texas and then releasing them, and many of whom have COVID,” Abbott said in a press conference Friday. “The president and his administration need to step up and stop this program. First of promoting illegal immigration, but second, allowing people who are coming to this country, to spread COVID across the entire country.” Abbott didn’t provide any evidence that migrants are spreading the virus through Texas or other states....

MORE: Players arrested on DV charges during Goodell’s reign It would be hard for a player to sound less ready to play than he does, and that includes draft prospects six or seven years younger than him. Contrary to popular opinion, ESPN giving Hardy a microphone and camera wasn’t wrong. Otherwise, we’d be guessing Hardy’s state of mind as he went on his image-rehab tour. Now, we know. He has left no doubt....

Yahoo Sports’ Pete Thamel reported early Sunday that Schiano has agreed in principle to return to Piscataway, N.J., to coach the Scarlet Knights (he left the program for the NFL in 2011). Financial terms were not known. NJ.com reported Saturday night that Rutgers and Schiano were “in deep negotiations” on a contract. The talks took place after Rutgers finished its 2019 season with a 27-6 loss at Penn State. The Scarlet Knights finished 2-10 overall and 0-9 in Big Ten play....

Now, Popovich has fired back. The Spurs’ head coach was referring to the incident from 2005 in which Sarver flapped his arms like a chicken at Popovich after he sat Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili against the Suns. It’s preseason, but the competitive nature between organizations is already in full effect.

Popovich was responding to criticism from Trump, who blasted the Spurs coach and Golden State Warriors counterpart Steve Kerr last week for their responses to questions about the NBA-China controversy. Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey issued an apology for a now-deleted tweet, that read “Fight for freedom, stand with Hong Kong” amid the ongoing protests in the region. While Popovich and Kerr unwilling to discuss the matter, Silver drew praise for his response after saying the league was “apologetic” but added that “we are not apologising for Daryl exercising his freedom of expression”....

The adorable clip was posted to TikTok by user isabel.gracez, and it showcases the heartwarming way she cheered up her cat after her kitten sadly died. The video begins with footage of scissors cutting into white cloth, and the overlaid writing reads: “my cat had a baby, the baby ended up passing away.” The next scene then shows a marker drawing an outline of a little cat, along with the caption: “She would stay up all night crying and looking for her baby so I decided to make a pretend baby for her....

Kluivert on PSG’s Neymar chase The Barcelona star and his Real Madrid counterpart have won the past eight editions of the prestigious individual award - Messi lifting the trophy five times and Ronaldo on three occasions. Griezmann is expected to challenge for the honour this year after guiding Atletico to the Champions League final and spearheading France’s frontline at Euro 2016 – where they were beaten by Ronaldo’s Portugal in the final....

The question of Griezmann’s future has been the subject of intense transfer speculation in recent months with the France international linked to a number of clubs, including Premier League giants Manchester United. Real confirm Pepe has broken ribs However, Liga behemoths Real Madrid emerged as a shock potential destination for the 26-year-old ahead of the Madrid derby on Saturday. Griezmann scored the equaliser to frustrate Zinedine Zidane’s side at the Santiago Bernabeu, cancelling out Pepe’s opener, and he was cool when questioned about the idea of joining Madrid after the game....

Having flopped in the Premier League during a forgettable one-season stint at Liverpool, a 30-year-old frontman has been reborn back in his homeland. A loan spell at Sevilla got him firing again before a return to familiar surroundings at Celta allowed him to flourish and plunder 53 goals across three La Liga seasons. So impressive has Aspas’ rejuvenation been that he is now reported to be a target for Atletico as they contend with interest from Barcelona in Griezmann....

While the Grizzlies did have three playoff appearances in a row from 2004 to 2006, all three showings resulted in first-round exits. They went through a four-year playoff drought after those early exits, then players like Zach Randolph, Marc Gasol, Mike Conley and Tony Allen, to name a few, changed the brand of Grizzlies basketball. NBA League Pass: Sign up to unlock live out-of-market games (7-day free trial) Behind that foursome, Memphis shifted its approach to playing tough and physical on defense while sharing the wealth on offense....

They're casually shopping for a small forward and aren't interested in selling forward Zach Randolph, according to USA Today. From USA Today: Randolph has yet to announce if he plans to opt out of his contract this summer, but has said he wants to return; the Grizzlies don't have plans to trade him. The Grizzlies were swept by the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference finals last season. They're 26-22 this season and trail the Dallas Mavericks for the eighth playoff spot in the West with an entire half to play yet....

That increase can add up at the checkout line, especially for people who have been struggling financially during the pandemic. Americans spending more at the grocery store could hinder economic growth because it leaves them with less disposable income and spell trouble for Democrats in the midterms. The Biden administration has attempted to write off the inflation as transitory, but prices for goods across many sectors remain elevated months after they started to rise....

While marriage traditions have changed and evolved over the years, wedding cakes play a prominent role in celebrations. According to Loria Stern, a professional chef and caterer, that’s because of the opportunity for wedding cakes to create something that reflects a happy union. Stern told Brides: “They represent a huge part of wedding tradition and the bride and groom can really make the flavors and design personal, reflecting themselves as individuals becoming a couple....

At some level, the dollar’s woes reflect the world’s collective verdict on the ability of the United States—businesses, individuals, the government, the Federal Reserve—to manage the global financial system and the world’s largest economy. Lately the verdict has been two thumbs down. Countries that outsourced their monetary policy by pegging domestic currencies to the dollar are having second thoughts. Kuwait last year detached the dinar from the dollar, and Qatar government officials last week said they were considering doing the same....

Cameras caught a woman going after the ball that landed in some grass in front of his seats. As the woman searched for the ball, in comes a fully grown adult male to snatch the ball away and keep it for himself. MORE: College batter gets hit by pitch, catches it, tosses it back to pitcher Seriously dude? This is about as bad as when that Saints fan took Jermaine Gresham’s touchdown ball away from a lady wearing a Bengals jersey....

On Tuesday, voters in the Micronesian island territory elected a Republican, James Moylan, to represent it in Congress for just the second time since the seat was created in 1972. His win over longtime Democratic House Speaker Judith Won Pat ends three decades of Democratic federal representation from a territory that supported Democratic President Joe Biden by a near 13-point margin in its national straw poll in 2020. However, as of 7:42 a....

Hart unsure over Man City future Guardiola quickly realised Lahm’s potential to play as a midfielder when he took over at Bayern Munich in 2013 and the Germany international played a key part in the club’s success under the Catalan. Guardiola deployed Pablo Zabaleta alongside Fernando in the centre against Celtic in midweek, but he says it is normally midfielders who have the best understanding of the game - and that he has a lot in his current squad....

The highs and lows of Gerrard’s career The Catalan and the City board had agreed that a change in direction was necessary during a meeting in Dubai in June. Perarnau says Guardiola laid out his playing model and described the players he would need to make it successful at the meeting. The wish list is said to have been split into three categories and identified a need for a new defensive spine, strikers and fullbacks....