Here are the seven stories you’ll hear about on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022: NFL: Derek Carr responds to the Tom Brady to the Raiders rumors NBA: Kevin Durant will remain with the Nets this season after further talks with owners and management WNBA: The Chicago Sky move a step closer to retaining the title following playoff success against the New York Liberty MLB: Fernando Tatis Jr. offers an emotional apology following his drug suspension FORMULA ONE: Russia is excluded from the F1 calendar for the foreseeable future following the invasion of Ukraine SOCCER: Premier League Fulham stunned by lowly Crawley Town in the English League Cup TRACK AND FIELD: Usain Bolt attempts to register his trademark lightning bolt celebration...

That is not so much different than most social-distancing Americans during the continued spread of COVID-19 across the United States. “Every waking hour is in front of a screen,” Riley said on a teleconference Tuesday. “It’s the new normal. … A lot of times you take a step back and wonder if it’s real. In a lot of ways, it feels like we’re living in a movie.” Despite that, Riley is maintaining a forward-thinking and open-minded approach about when and how the 2020 college football season will be played....

There is always something, and Burden discovers that the judge, many years before, took a bribe. “For nothing is lost,” Burden learns, “nothing is ever lost. There is always the clue, the canceled check, the smear of lipstick, the footprint in the canna bed, the condom on the park path, the baby shoes dipped in bronze, the taint in the blood stream.” There is always something, especially on those who crave public power and recognition....

Lopetegui was stunningly sacked as Spain coach on Wednesday, just a day before the beginning of the World Cup. It came just a day after it was revealed Lopetegui was taking over as Real Madrid boss , news Rubiales says he only found out minutes before the announcement. Amid reports the players had pleaded for Lopetegui to remain in charge , Rubiales insisted the squad were happy ahead of the showpiece tournament....

Having fallen at the final hurdle at Euro 2016 on home soil, losing to a late extra-time goal from Portugal, Les Bleus will hope to go one better in Russia with a squad that includes a number of fresh faces. Ousmane Dembele and Kylian Mbappe did not feature two years ago, though the attacking duo’s lack of tournament experience did not stop them from being included in the 23-man party....

By winning the damn lottery again. Nothing makes sense anymore. You kick and scream and yell until officials put one second back on the clock — and all the while you’re sealing your fate in some Shakespearean tragic comedy. Nothing makes sense anymore. A year ago, you couldn’t win a game in the big, bad Southeastern Conference. Now you’re a game away from winning the toughest conference in the land — and maybe playing for it all....

With five minutes remaining, Sevilla were trailing to Cristiano Ronaldo’s penalty, but found an equaliser when Sergio Ramos - the target of whistles and jeers from the home fans both on Sunday and in Thursday’s Copa del Rey meeting - headed into his own net. Cristiano equals Liga penalty record And Madrid’s 40-match unbeaten run came to an end when Stevan Jovetic scored from distance in stoppage time, although Keylor Navas ought to have done better than parry the effort into the bottom-right corner....

The viral moment occurred when former Colorado governor John Hickenlooper addressed Sanders, and declared his socialist policies were too extreme and radical to beat President Donald Trump in the next election. “So again, I think if we are going to force Americans to make these radical changes, they’re not going to go along,” Hickenlooper said. The moment Hickenlooper invoked the word “radical,” Sanders threw his hands up in disbelief. Hickenlooper noticed this and yelled, “no, throw your hands up,” which Sanders did again, but with more animation....

Made up of 5 episodes, Tiger King 2 tells the story of how the show became a cultural hit, and brings the major players’ stories up to date. And there has been plenty to cover—from Carole Baskin’s attempts to sue the producers of the true crime documentary, to Joe Exotic’s campaign to get a presidential pardon from Donald Trump before he left office. Here’s when to expect the latest installment of the show....

Manchester United on the best unbeaten league run in Europe Totti was the hero at the Stadio Olimpico on Wednesday, converting a 96th-minute spot-kick as Roma survived to beat Serie B side Cesena 2-1. It was all square after Luca Garritano’s 73rd-minute equaliser cancelled out Edin Dzeko’s opener in the second. Roma will now face bitter rivals Lazio in a blockbuster city derby for a spot in the final and Spalletti thanked 40-year-old icon Totti....

Across two episodes, the documentary explores how Te’o was catfished while playing as a linebacker for Notre Dame. He entered into an online relationship with a woman he thought was called Lennay Kekua. He was left devasted when Kekua “died from cancer” in September 2012, the same day his own grandmother died. His dedication and drive to keep playing college football made national headlines at the time, with many applauding his professionalism....

The Italian national, posting to Reddit as byJoi, told Newsweek he suffered a series of bone, ligament and tendon injuries around one of his knees while skiing with friends in the Alps. “I was immediately brought into the ER, got an MRI and was then scheduled for surgery,” he said. ByJoi said he went on to spend a week in the hospital while he recovered and has also undergone physiotherapy since the accident....

Wenger: There will be no retirement The 4-0 loss at the Parc des Princes has seemingly all but ended the Barca’s dreams of being crowned European champions and Luis Enrique was heavily criticised in the aftermath of the game, with some reports suggesting the 46-year-old could be set to leave Camp Nou. However, Suarez is adamant the entire team is responsible for the result and has urged his team-mates to stick together....

The veteran striker has thrived during his debut season in the Premier League, scoring 26 goals in all competitions since joining on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain. Man Utd interested in Arsenal duo Having initially only agreed a one-year deal, the 35-year-old has been linked with the likes of Napoli and LA Galaxy, as United fans wait nervously to learn if they will retain the services of the former Eredivisie, Serie A, La Liga and Ligue 1 star....

The World Cup winner is yet to agree fresh terms at Emirates Stadium, with his current deal due to expire in 2018. A failure by both sides to reach a compromise has sparked unwelcome exit talk in north London. ‘Why won’t Wenger get Griezmann?’ Ozil is considered to be a key figure in Arsenal’s future plans, with the club having spent big to lure him away from Real Madrid....

After more than 20 years under the guidance of the same man, calls for change are mounting in north London. Keown slams ‘stunning’ Sanchez call Despite delivering numerous major honours to the club down the years, a large section of the fans have been calling for him to leave for some time. Another Premier League title bid has faded away this season, while an all too familiar last-16 exit from the Champions League is on the cards at the hands of Bayern Munich after their 5-1 humbling in the first leg....

Reds goalkeeper Loris Karius has been the subject of constant scrutiny from analysts, with the ex-Manchester United captain drawing a response from the 23-year-old last week after he erred in the 4-3 defeat at Bournemouth. Following another unconvincing outing in the 2-2 draw against West Ham, Neville’s brother, Phil, took exception to the German speaking out, echoing Jamie Carragher’s sentiments that he should “shut up and do his job.”...

The Liverpool manager saw his side progress to the Champions League group stage with a 4-2 win over Bundesliga side Hoffenheim on Wednesday, advancing 6-3 on aggregate. The victory in the tie sees Liverpool return to Europe’s premier club competition for the first time since the 2014-15 campaign, when the club was under the stewardship of current Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers. And speaking post match, Klopp admitted Champions League football can come up when trying to get a player to remain at the club, though he finds the point hypocritical given that player performance is the big driver toward qualification to the tournament....

Eastman wrote a now infamous memo that suggested then-Vice President Mike Pence had the authority to reject electors from key battleground states that flipped blue for President Joe Biden, resulting in Trump’s Electoral College loss. The right-wing attorney has faced substantial backlash for his connection to Trump, and others have previously urged the California Bar to investigate his actions and possibly sanction him. “Mr. Eastman appears to have acted in concert with other attorneys, notably Rudolph W....

If it’s a physical object (like a book), try texting him a picture of it. Say something like, “Just heard our favorite song on the radio! Made me think of you. ” Or, “Just drove past that restaurant we went to last week. Miss you!” Or, “This painting made me think of you. Look at all the pretty colors!” “You always know how to make me laugh. ” “You looked so cute yesterday!...