The race still has some laps to go. Jack Smith, GM’s chairman, is just 58, and he’s denied that he’s contemplating early retirement. And front runners often fade in contests for Big Three CEO jobs. While Pearce could fizzle, too, analysts and sources close to the company say he’s the clear favorite for now. And though GM and Pearce, 53, declined to comment, Pearce’s family says it’s a job he’d relish....
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW It’s often the case that the past achievements of goalkeepers are overlooked, but if there was any shot-stopper who deserved a spot in Goal’s list of Top 20 A-League players, well, top 10 in the case of this fella, it is Melbourne City’s evergreen Eugene Galekovic. And it should come as little surprise that the veteran custodian, who is currently preparing for his 18th season in professional football, would be highly regarded by journalists and fans alike, as the league’s finest....
Barca 7/5 to score U2.5 goals v Sevilla Suarez started alongside Lionel Messi in a 4-4-2 formation that is being used increasingly by coach Ernesto Valverde. But again he failed to take advantage of the opportunities that came his way and his stats from the goalless game (only Barca’s second without scoring in the last 48 Champions League group matches) tell a sorry story. From seven attempts in total, the Uruguayan was off target four times and saw three shots blocked....
Beyond the ability to run a wide range of devices, the Yeti 1000 Core is clean and quiet. It has the ability to recharge itself via renewable energy with compatible solar panels. All around, it’s an attractive device, but it is an investment. Stepping up to the Goal Zero Yeti 1000 Core costs around $1,000. Is this a solid choice for a portable, battery generator? Setting Up the Yeti 1000 Core The unit I tested arrived with about a 70 percent charge....
If you’re looking to permanently increase your health bar and take a few more hits in God of War: Ragnarök, then you can do so by completing and unlocking Nornir Chests or collecting Yggdrasil Dew of Vitality. When unlocked, Nornir chests have a chance to drop an Idunn Apple, which increases your health when you have collected enough. You’ll need to collect them in increments, with one set requiring two, another requiring three, and a final set requiring four to upgrade your health....
Members of the Simmons family were driving on Interstate 49 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, when they were struck by alleged drunk driver John Lundy, who was killed in the crash. Katie Simmons DeRouen, the second-oldest sibling out of nine, organized the fundraiser on the GoFundMe platform to help support her parents after the loss of their children Lindy Rae, Christopher and Kamryn. “Please know that I am not asking or begging for money,” DeRouen wrote....
Having proclaimed himself–by both word and tattoo–““The Answer’’ before he played a single pro game, Iverson last season went out and won both NBA Rookie of the Year and MVP in the rookie all-star game. And he set a first-year record by scoring 40 or more points in five consecutive games. But never has a rookie achieved more to less acclaim. Iverson seemed the prototype of today’s selfish star, more interested in personal stats than team accomplishments....
Two peace agreements, actually: one among the warring parties in Bosnia and another between Bill Clinton and the Republicans in Congress. The first negotiation seemed to be on the verge of success late last week. At an air base near Dayton, Ohio, U.S. mediator Richard Holbrooke led the presidents of Bosnia, Croatia and Serbia through the final, maddeningly difficult details of an agreement that would preserve Bosnia as a single state, at least on paper, and end the ethnic fighting there, at least for now....
In a piece published Thursday in the “Players’ Tribune,” the Golden Knights defenseman revealed he was diagnosed with testicular cancer and underwent successful surgery to remove a lump in the last three months. Theodore learned about the disease following Las Vegas’ elimination from the playoffs and after playing with Team Canada in the IIHF World Championship in May when a drug test came back positive for hCG, a hormone that normally appears in women during pregnancy that can also be an indication of testicular cancer....
There’s something undeniably special about seeing a dog and cat defy their traditionally adversarial nature to form an unlikely friendship. In the case of Boris the kitten and Gregg the golden retriever pup, it’s a bond that was forged from the moment their owner brought the young pair home at the same time. Growing up as brothers, the two soon adapted to life in one another’s company with the adorable results plain to see in a viral video shared to their TikTok account borisxgregg....
The adorable video was shared by Alexandria Stetson to the TikTok account devoted to her Golden Retriever, @midwestgolden.leo, on January 14. Leo is seen being carried into the bedroom and placed gently on the bed, ready for a cuddle with his owners before they eventually have to start the day. Quizzed on the TikTok video, Stetson told Newsweek: “When my husband walked into the room with Leo in his arms like that, I immediately started laughing!...
A video shared on TikTok by @goldenbearollie on January 11 shows the dog being offered a sandwich when his owner was supposed to be eating it herself. After eyeing up the snack and waiting for permission from his owner, Ollie gently leans forward to take a tiny nibble of the sandwich, cautious not to take too much. The caption for the video reads: “You can take a small bite… was he gentle though?...
After starting her opening night program with a gold medal in the 200 free at the Pan Pacific championships — her first at that distance in a major international meet — the 17-year-old American finished it off by narrowly missing her own world record in the 800. Michael Phelps, the 18-time Olympic gold medalist who is competing in his first international championship since coming out of retirement, is due to start his program in the 100 freestyle on Friday....
"Over the green?" one of the amateurs asked him. "I thought it was in," Spieth replied. The ball turned just below the cup and settled about 4 feet away. It's been that kind of year for the 20-year-old Texan. A year ago, he was in his sophomore year at the University of Texas. A few weeks ago, he was a guest on the sidelines of the OU-Texas game. In one amazing year, he went from failing the second stage of Q-school on the PGA Tour to playing a World Golf Championship in Shanghai....
Day had a three-round total of 9-under 204 playing in his first tournament since finding out eight relatives, including his grandmother, died in Typhoon Haiyan on Nov. 9. Second-round leader Thomas Bjorn of Denmark shot a 71 Saturday and was in second, while American Matt Kuchar had a 68 and third, three behind. Italy's Francesco Molinari moved up the leaderboard with a 66 and was fourth, while American Kevin Streelman had a 74 and was in fifth place, five strokes out of the lead....
The Chinese native, sitting tied for fourth and two shots off the lead overnight, made her move at just the right time on Sunday to wrap up her second victory of 2013 in the LPGA Tour season-ending event. But there was heartbreak for American Natalie Gulbis, who suffered a 10-over par final round to drop from joint first to tied 29th. Feng's six-under final round came courtesy of two birdies in the final four holes, as a four at the par-five 17th moved her to an unassailable target of 15 under, one shot ahead of runner-up Gerina Piller of the United States....
How he got there is rather incredible. The Australian pro trailed Matt Kuchar by two strokes on the 18th hole in the final round of the Shell Houston Open on Sunday. He needed a miracle putt to even get within one stroke, and would need Kuchar to miss just to force a playoff round. That's exactly what happened. MORE: Hole by hole | Scott’s Masters meal includes bugs | Ten things to know...
The Bulldogs were nearly untouchable for the entirety of their Elite Eight romp over the Trojans, jumping out to a 7-0 lead and winning 85-66. Three players scored in double digits for Gonzaga, including a game-high 23 points from Drew Timme. He was easily the best player on the floor, adding five rebounds, four assists, three steals and 10-of-19 field goal shooting. He was joined by Jalen Suggs (18 points) and Corey Kispert (18 points) as double-digit scorers; Kispert had eight rebounds, while Suggs had 10 rebounds and eight assists....
That’s about right. Get five votes on the court and all things are possible. Marshall wouldn’t want to hear it, but the irony of his realpolitik complaint is that it applies equally well to prior regimes on the court, including ones he helped lead. Most notably, the liberal court that reigned under Earl Warren from 1953 to 1969 was far more concerned about making correct social policy than searching for neutral principles that would govern the outcome of cases....
