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But while investors are getting increasingly accustomed to the notion of a secular decline in Japan’s economic might, it is the relative underperformance of Asia’s many developing countries that’s truly surprising them. Outside of China, growth in East Asia has averaged 5 percent over the past three years, which is well below the global emerging-market average of 6.5 percent and a distant cry from the 8 to 9 percent growth rates that were commonplace in many of these countries before the Asian financial crisis in 1997-98....

Rudiger, who was returning from two weeks out due to a knee problem, had to be helped from the field in the second half of Sunday’s 1-1 Premier League draw away to Manchester United. Sarri does not think the centre-back will recover in time for Thursday’s trip to Frankfurt, though Willian has a chance to be fit. “I think the most serious situation is Rudiger, with his knee,” Sarri told a news conference....

At 11.55 a.m. ET, the former New York mayor took to Twitter to condemn the violence “in the strongest terms.” “The violence at the Capitol was shameful. It was as criminal as the rioting and looting this summer which was not condemned strongly enough by the Left. This violence is condemned in the strongest terms. Our movement values respect for law and order and for the Police,” the tweet read....

The defender’s agent Davide Torchia confirmed last year that the 24-year-old was a transfer target for Chelsea. But Rugani stayed in Turin and has started 11 Serie A games for Massimiliano Allegri’s side this term. While Rugani’s opportunities have been limited, with his fellow centre-backs approaching the end of their careers he is likely seen as a player for Juve’s future. Andrea Barzagli is 37, Giorgio Chiellini is 34 and Leonardo Bonucci, who rejoined Juve from AC Milan last year, is 31....

The Australian rugby league star made the San Francisco 49ers’ 53-man roster, which was finalized Saturday. MORE: Top 10 49ers of all time | Can rugby make football safer? Hayne, 27, has been a curiosity from the moment he signed, but that can only get a player so far. He made a compelling case on the field by rushing for 175 yards in the preseason, the second-highest total in the league....

Les Bleus opened their Rugby World Cup 2019 account with a narrow 23-21 victory over Argentina. They would have lost the game had it not been for a last minute penalty miss from Emiliano Boffelli. The USA suffered a heavy 45-7 defeat to England in a one-sided game that somewhat flattered the Red Rose. The Eagles managed to score a try but are not expected to progress past the Pools....

Joe Schmidt’s men will be reeling from their defeat to Japan but will need to shake off their funk and put in a solid performance if they are to come away with a convincing bonus-point win. Russia will be fully aware that Ireland are short on confidence and will look to capitalise. The match will take place at the Kobe Misaki Stadium with the roof closed. The closed roof has resulted in hot and humid conditions which in turn has caused errors in ball-handling and overall player fatigue....

The first major title from Russian developer Mundfish, Atomic Heart is set in the Soviet Union in an alternate version of 1955. In this timeline, the USSR won WW2 using advanced robotics and has become a world leader in science and technology, even replacing human workers with robots. Players take on the role of a KGB agent sent to explore a secretive manufacturing facility overrun with robots and genetically engineered horror, which must be overcome using Atomic Heart’s weapons and combat abilities....

The source of the leak is ResetEra user and oft-sourced insider NateDrake. Drake’s sources aren’t public, but their insider status has been confirmed by ResetEra and the hints and leaks they share are consistently reliable. In their latest offering, NateDrake says that Starfield could be tentatively planned for release in 2021. Though they say that’s only what they heard several months ago and that plans may have changed, perhaps as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic....

According to reports, this was due to the inability of Sledgehammer Games and Raven Software to agree what to do with the project. However, a new rumor claims that Treyarch stepping in to be the lead developer on Call of Duty 2020 hasn’t necessarily resulted in a smoother development process. RELATED: Rumor: Call of Duty Modern Warfare Launch Maps Leaked This rumor comes from YouTuber TheGamingRevolution, who is known for his Call of Duty leaks - some of which have been proven accurate....

Developer Treyarch’s sixth installment in its Black Ops series launched on November 13. The game has since received mixed reviews, with some praising its campaign and others criticizing multiplayer’s lack of depth. The cross-generational title has also been plagued with frequent bugs, so much so that Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War’s Season 1 and Warzone integration were delayed. RELATED: Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Zombies DLC Map 1 Possibly Leaked...

Footage of a so-called “Werewolf” playlist in Call of Duty Mobile has leaked from the Chinese version of the game. The footage reveals a mode with 12 players who cooperate to complete tasks while defending themselves from traitors and periodically voting to execute an untrustworthy teammate. It is, by all accounts, an Among Us-style experience being made in Call of Duty Mobile, yet there’s no official word regarding its release....

Ronnie 2K — given name Ronnie Singh — called Cousins “such a d—,” and questioned his commitment to the upcoming “NBA 2K20” players-only tournament, which begins on Friday and has Cousins competing as a No. 11 seed. Cousins later responded via Twitter with a GIF acknowledging the situation. Singh apologized, blaming work stress for his mistake. MORE: Full TV schedule, bracket & entry list for ‘NBA 2K’ Players Tournament...

Roofe has signed a three-year deal in Belgium with Vincent Kompany’s side. The 26-year-old, who joined Leeds from Oxford United, had played a key role in Marcelo Bielsa’s promotion push last term. He scored 15 goals in 33 Championship games. However, Roofe suffered a knee injury in February, missing a crucial two months as Leeds slipped into the play-off places. They were then beaten by Derby County, who lost the play-off final at Wembley to Aston Villa....

Rooney rejoined Everton from Manchester United this month and has hit the ground running in pre-season, scoring goals against Gor Mahia and Genk. Rooney 50/1 to be Premier League top scorer The 31-year-old forward fell out of favour at United last season, making just 15 Premier League starts, and has not featured for England since November. But Koeman does not believe Rooney’s quality has waned, telling Everton’s official website: “He has a lot of experience....

But even before word leaded of this Strangelovian paradise, there was little mystery about Saddam’s basic plans: to draw out the conflict as long as possible and break the political will of his enemies. Those who know Saddam best believe there is a fundamental difference in the way Washington and Baghdad see the conflict. For the coalition, this is a war of weapons. For Saddam it is a war of nerves....

The four-time major champion struggled in a round that included four birdies and four bogeys at TPC Harding Park. McIlroy considered the round a missed opportunity but also believed his score could have been worse. “Condition-wise, the wind wasn’t up and it was a little warmer, so that was nice,” the Northern Irishman said. “I felt like the course was there for the taking. Jason Day shot 5 under (Brendon Todd later matched Day)....

McIlroy finished tied for second with Tommy Fleetwood, one stroke back from Oliver Wilson, at St. Andrews on Sunday. It brought to an end a run of tournaments for McIlroy on the European and PGA Tours. It was quite the run, with victories at the British Open and PGA Championship. He also helped Europe win a third consecutive Ryder Cup. Given his packed schedule, McIlroy said he is ready for down time....

On that play seven years ago, linebacker Ahmad Brooks forced the ball out on a would-be game-winning strip sack but was penalized for hitting Brees in the neck area. Some fans viewed the whistle as too harsh against San Francisco even as replay showed the quarterback’s neck stretching like a giraffe’s against the force of the tackle. The incident turned Brees into an unfortunate meme that in hindsight was probably insensitive toward the lasting pain it inflicted on the quarterback....

Hodgson said: “The fact is that receiving disrespectful comments is part and parcel of being a footballer and a football coach. “I’m pretty sure there will be lots of players going forward in opposing teams who have opinions about us, but we know who were are; we know what we are.” England dropped points against Russia in the final minute of the game after Eric Dier’s stunning free-kick gave them the lead....