Part of mental health discussion becoming more commonplace in the world of sports has a lot to do with Will Smith’s 2015 film Concussion, which helped in great lengths to expose the hardships suffered by some big names in the NFL as a direct consequence to constant brain injuries picked up during their careers. Yet, football is not the only sport trying to level up their game in this regard....
The two-time defending champion remains the most fearsome side in world rugby and only the brave would bet against the All Blacks winning an unprecedented third straight trophy. But the gulf between New Zealand and the chasing pack has been closed significantly, with Ireland starting the tournament as the No. 1-ranked side. With that in mind, three Omnisport writers give their thoughts on who will triumph in Japan, who may upset the odds and the player to watch throughout the tournament....
The trailer shown for Ruined King was unfortunately not particularly revelatory, either in terms of story or gameplay. The trailer shows a burst of ghostly tendrils exploding out from what appears to be a Shadow Isles location and crossing the ocean to what’s presumably the pirate city of Bilgewater. The one other notable and familiar aspect of League of Legends shown is the character Thresh being hinted as the one releasing the Ruined King, indicating that the king will pursue vengeance upon its release....
Activision has not announced a release date for Call of Duty: Warzone 2 yet, but it seems the planned date has leaked online. A screenshot of what is said to be an internal document from Activision Blizzard was shared on the World of Warcraft Classic subreddit, later picked up on by Charlie Intel. The image claims to show important dates for Activision for the rest of 2022, and one such date is the apparent Call of Duty: Warzone 2 release date....
The Portuguese made the difference again. His fantastic form in 2018 is quite a contrast to his struggles in front of goal in the Primera Division earlier on in the season. In the first half of the campaign, he netted only four times. But now, in early March and despite the occasional rest, he has already added 14 more. Three goals against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League - two at the Santiago Bernabeu and one at the Parc des Princes on Tuesday - also helped Zinedine Zidane’s side secure their place in the last eight of Europe’s premier club competition....
Juve have surged to the Scudetto in each of the past seven seasons and few would bet against them taking it to double figures when they complete a phenomenal swoop for the five-time Ballon d’Or winner, who agreed to join the club on Tuesday. Massimiliano Allegri built on the foundations Antonio Conte laid in Turin, establishing a hegemony the likes of which Italy has never before seen as former challengers Inter and AC Milan laboured to even qualify for European football....
James – who is currently preparing for Colombia’s Copa America campaign – is set to leave Real Madrid this off-season. The playmaker has spent the last two campaigns on loan at Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich, but will not extend his stay in Germany. And Bayern great Matthaus believes the 27-year-old has his heart set on a move to Serie A, with James’ former Madrid club-mate Ronaldo having instructed him to join Juve....
Ronda Rousey joined Holly Holm, Joanna Jędrzejczyk and Vaerie Letourneau for the UFC 193 media conference call Thursday, but she didn’t stay for long. MORE: Seven men who have challenged Rousey to a fight | Who Ronda should beat up next Early in the call, Rousey was asked about her relationship with Travis Browne becoming public. Rousey didn’t respond to the question and her call was disconnected. She didn’t return for the rest of the conference....
She hasn’t fought since her loss to Holly Holm in UFC 193 (the lone loss in her 12-1 career) and her return date is not yet set. Now, though, she’s back in the public eye in spectacular fashion in an inspiring Reebok commercial (above). MORE: Ronda Rousey images | Rousey’s family photo album In the ad, Rousey embraces not being perfect. Why? Her shot at redemption in the UFC has been on hold....
Everton brought Rooney back to Goodison Park on Sunday on a two-year deal, ending the former United captain’s 13-year Old Trafford career. Rooney leaves United as their record scorer with 253 goals in 559 appearances, having won five Premier League titles and the Champions League among 12 major trophies. The last of those honours came in Rooney’s final United appearance as Ajax were beaten in the Europa League final, but the forward says he already knew he would be leaving when celebrating that triumph, having been restricted to 15 league starts last term....
The biggest news of the day came from Jason Day, who beat Graeme McDowell, 3 and 2. However, Day could barely walk up the 16th fairway as he appeared to tweak his back on his tee shot. Day finished the hole with a par, but was unable to pick up his ball walking off the green. MORE: Sports spinoffs we’d love to see | Lewis Hamilton hits golf balls from above clouds...
Whereas norovirus is the most common source of infections in adults and people of all ages, rotavirus is more common among children and infants under age 5. This article breaks down the differences between these viruses, as well as when to contact your healthcare provider, the treatments available, and how to prevent infection. Symptoms of Rotavirus vs. Norovirus Since both rotavirus and norovirus lead to viral gastroenteritis, the symptoms largely align....
Sometimes, this condition is referred to as seborrheic eczema. When affecting the scalp, it may be referred to as dandruff when mild, or as scalp psoriasis, or as cradle cap in babies. What Is Seborrheic Dermatitis? Seborrheic dermatitis is an inflammatory condition. Inflammation in the skin is caused by the presence of certain cells and a type of yeast, called Malessezia furfur, which then leads to rashes such as seborrheic dermatitis....
Williams was asked in his postgame press conference for his response to the second-guessers. If they caught the reply, especially the end of it, then they probably were left feeling even more frustrated. DeCOURCY: Nine defining victories of Roy Williams’ HOF career In the interest of context, here’s the full exchange: Q: “What would you say to Carolina fans who are questioning whether or not it made sense to schedule this game, considering the result?...
Another guitar-carrying superstar, former WCW and NWA Heavyweight Champion Jeff Jarrett, broke up Elias’ concert to roaring applause. Jarrett strutted down the ramp, and when he got in the ring, politely asked Elias to move so he could strut there as well. A raucous crowd chanted along with Jarrett as he spelt his name. J-E-Double F J-A-Double R-E-Double T! Elias was stunned by the appearance of the legend and exclaimed that, though he’s normally interrupted, this time around he wasn’t too upset about it....
Since it’s inception in 1988 the Royal Rumble match has gone from a symbolic Battle Royale to become a match that can elevate the next young star into the main event stage for the first time in their career. Throughout the years, competitors such as Shawn Michaels, Yokozuna, Brock Lesnar, Chris Benoit and Rey Mysterio have catapulted themselves into the Wrestlemania main event stage, following their exploits in the Royal Rumble....
Of course, the critter’s popularity is now being monopolized by the Royals, who are selling Rally Mantis memorabilia at a steep price as the club is in the midst of an improbable wild-card chase. For any Royals fans out there (or praying mantis lovers) who want to save some money, you can buy the mask from Archie McPhee & Co. for $27.50. MORE: It might not get weirder than a praying mantis with these live animal mascots...
The ministry gets a total of Rs. 1,219 crore as against the revised 2013-14 figure of Rs. 1,207.76 crore. The Sports Authority of India (SAI) is a major beneficiary, getting Rs. 325.10 crore as against last fiscal year’s Rs. 320.45 crore. The various National Sports Federations (NSFs) get a total hike of Rs. 5 crore, having been earmarked Rs. 165 crore. 0 votes
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the virus usually peaks in the late fall and winter, but some hospitals are already reporting dozens of cases a day. The reason for the early spike could be more children returning to normal life more than two years after the COVID-19 pandemic started. RSV is the leading cause of hospitalization in babies under the age of 1. Although it usually only causes mild cold-like symptoms in adults, the virus can be life-threatening for children, adults older than 65 and immunocompromised people....
