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Buccaneers generated all the offseason buzz this season when they signed 6-time NFL champion Tom Brady as their quarterback but that did not materialize into success in their season opener as they lost 23-34 to New Orleans Saints. Carolina Panthers playing their first full season without Cam Newton as their starting QB lost in a closely contested high-scoring clash against the Las Vegas Raiders, 30-34. Also Read: What is Cam Newton’s Contract Breakdown?...

In a season with very little to celebrate, the Raiders had plenty to feel good about Sunday. Derek Carr threw a 6-yard touchdown pass to Derek Carrier with 21 seconds left before Chris Boswell slipped on a potential game-tying 40-yard field goal attempt on the final play of the Raiders’ 24-21 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Carr threw two touchdown passes to overcome fourth-quarter deficits and the Raiders (3-10) then survived after allowing a 48-yard hook-and-lateral pass play that set up the final field goal try....

After the popular Disney Plus streaming service was created, Marvel Studios’ president Kevin Feige opened many new doors to what the MCU could delve into in future projects and how they would go about doing it. In addition to the large budget films, series like WandaVision, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, and Loki introduced otherworldly locations, characters, and stories that have expanded the MCU in bold and exciting directions and will continue doing so....

In its latest assessment of the war in Ukraine on Thursday, the ISW, a U.S.-based think tank, gave an overview of the battle for Soledar, which is located near the embattled city of Bakhmut in the Donbas region. The Wagner Group, a mercenary organization founded by Russian billionaire Yevgeny Prigozhin in 2014, has reiterated this week that it had taken control of Soledar. Prigozhin said on Tuesday, however, that pockets of Ukrainian resistance were holding out in the center....

The home side come into the game on the back of a goalless draw away to Puerto Cabello in the Venezuelan Primera Division on Saturday. Athletico Paranaense also settled for a share of the spoils in a 1-1 draw away to Cortiba in the second leg of their Campeonato Paranaense semifinal tie. Pablo scored a second-half penalty to cancel out Alef Manga’s first-half strike, with Coritiba progressing to the final and eventually winning the competition....

Jones sent a few tweets to Bulls center Joakim Noah after some comments he reportedly made during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Cavs. Jones and some of his Ohio State teammates attended the game and the Buckeyes quarterback had a message for the crowd. MORE: Seeing means believing Cardale starts | 15 breakout candidates | Play these games now While Jones was giving his announcement, Noah had some words....

Specifically, the unknown of what Cardale Jones, Ohio State’s third-string quarterback, brings. “There’s not much (game tape) out there,” says Alabama defensive coordinator Kirby Smart. “It’s a challenge.” HAYES: Where Urban goes, rivals must change | Ohio State’s QB ‘problem’ | Bosa focused Or is it? “You could say (Alabama coach) Nick and Kirby have some things Cardale has never seen, too,” said Ohio State offensive coordinator Tom Herman....

MMA athlete Jake Shields took to Twitter last week to publicly defend Tate who was banned from Facebook and Instagram and in doing so made a disparaging comparison to the “WAP” rapper. “People are freaking out about young boys looking up to Andrew Tate but totally fine with young girls looking up to Cardi B and the Kardashians,” Shields tweeted. He continued: “Tate’s Main message is stop being lazy and making excuses and go work hard and get in shape and make money....

It was so bad, in fact, that Caesars isn’t allowing anyone to bet NFL teasers this weekend. In the championship round this Sunday we have a similar history of success as the all-way teaser — sides and totals — has gone 55-9 the past eight seasons. With the top two seeds from each conference going toe-to-toe with the big prize being a trip to Super Bowl 50 in Santa Clara, there aren’t many reasons to suggest that there be blowouts in either game, which make the teasers live again this week....

Arizona will pick first in the draft after a 27-24 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. Even though they struggled throughout the season, the 3-13 Cardinals managed to challenge a competitive Seahawks team that finished the year 10-6. It took a last-second field goal for Seattle to claim victory and most did not expect Arizona to have a chance. The Cardinals need to address multiple personnel issues but they will have an opportunity to draft a game changer in 2019 to help turn the franchise around....

They'll have to wait a bit to reap the benefits of that deal now that Landry will miss 3-4 months following hip surgery, the team announced. Landry played himself into a new deal and out of Golden State last season when he produced 10.8 points and 6.0 rebounds per game. He improved his scoring output in playoffs as well, pushing his numbers to 11.8 points per in critical minutes, helping the Warriors advance to the second round of the playoffs....

Carrasco’s injury — later diagnosed as a left hamstring strain — occurred in the third inning against the Tigers when he landed awkwardly on the bag while making the play. The injury looked worse than just a hamstring strain but a stint on the 15-day disabled list is likely looming for the 29-year-old. Take a look at the injury: Carrasco wasn’t able to put any weight on his left leg as he was helped off the field....

The Carmelo Anthony summer workout videos are here. Cue the isolations! NBA OFFSEASON GRADES:Clippers, Nets, Lakers emerge from chaos as big winners Yes, Anthony is still searching for a new contract months after being traded by the Rockets and subsequently waived by the Bulls. The consistent questions about Anthony’s willingness to sacrifice and accept a lesser role could be limiting his market, but his trainer Chris Brickley says Anthony simply wants to end his career on a positive note....

A run of four games without a win in all competitions was ended in dramatic fashion on October 6, when United fought back from 2-0 down to beat Newcastle United 3-2 at Old Trafford. That victory followed some significant criticism of Jose Mourinho’s men, including from former stars Rio Ferdinand and Paul Scholes, both of whom accused the United players of not giving their all. But Carrick, who became an assistant coach to Mourinho before the start of the season, insists that is not the case....

The horrifying clip of Officer Daniel Hodges screaming out for help while the violent mob pressed the door against him in the halls of Congress on January 6 went viral in the wake of the attack. Hodges only received minor injuries, including apparent concussions, as he defended the Capitol from Donald Trump supporters, far-right extremists and believers of the QAnon conspiracy theory as they stormed Congress during the attempt to overthrow the government....

The legislation was spearheaded by a bipartisan coalition led by Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota and Republican Senator Roy Blunt of Missouri. “January 6th showed us that every minute counts during an emergency,” Klobuchar said in a statement. “Now that this bill has become law, we can rest assured that the Capitol Police Chief has the authority needed to call for reinforcements at the Capitol swiftly in a crisis....

Emotional compatibility may present some challenges. Put in a bit of extra effort and focus here, and your relationship will benefit. You two may take longer to let one another in, but that doesn’t need to be an issue. Take your time and when you commit, go all-in. Discuss your desires and fantasies in an open dialogue. Follow a no-negative-comments rule, so neither of you is allowed to judge the other....

Godin, who has been linked with a move to Inter, was forced off at half-time of Atletico’s 2-0 home win against Getafe on Saturday. Atleti host Juventus in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on February 20 and it is unclear whether Godin will be available. “Our captain has undergone an MRI at the Clinica Universidad de Navarra and the results offered by the medical services of the club indicates that he suffers an elongation in the adductor muscle of the right thigh and remains pending evolution,” a club statement said....