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Here’s the truth, though: It’s not on the verge of collapse. It’s really, really not. Want evidence to support that position? John Mozeliak, the Cardinals’ president of baseball operations, was asked in a Zoom news conference Tuesday night by St. Louis Post-Dispatch columnist Ben Hochman whether he ever thought, during the darkest moments of a span in which 13 people in his team’s traveling party of 57 tested positive for COVID-19, that the Cardinals’ season would canceled....

With the right resources and preparation, you and your loved one can face the challenges. Here are five tips to guide you on your care-providing journey. Gain Knowledge As Parkinson’s slowly takes control over your loved one’s abilities, you may develop uncomfortable feelings like worry and frustration. Education is one way you can overcome this. Parkinson’s is a very complex disease, so expecting yourself to master all of its medical nuances is unrealistic....

Edwards on Friday revealed the Joe Gibbs Racing teammates had settled up over the finish at Richmond, when Edwards pulled a bump-and-run move to beat Busch. MORE: Kansas starting lineup | Driver ratings | Kyle’s Truck team wins Racing, like life, is a box of chocolates, Forrest’s mama said. You never know what you’ll get. Especially when victory is in sight. Friends and teammates are one thing. Winning is another....

Lloyd, a two-time FIFA Women’s World Cup champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist, didn’t completely rule out a transition from one form of football to the other as she said she’s open to the possibility down the road. “There’s been some interesting chatter about it,” Lloyd told SI TV’s Planet Futbol TV. “I’m just an athlete, I’m a competitor. But for so many other people, I think they’re starting to think will there ever be a female in the NFL at some point....

The World No. 11 has lived up to all the hype that has been following him over the last few months, defeating Casper Ruud in the final of the 2022 Miami Masters. By doing so, the teenager became the third-youngest Masters 1000 champion in ATP history and the youngest winner in Miami. On top of that, Alcaraz also became the first ever Spaniard to triumph in Miami – a feat even Nadal hasn’t accomplished till date despite reaching the final five times....

The Mexico international was signed by Arsenal in 2005 but spend the majority of his time at the club out on loan. Vela moved to La Liga side Real Sociedad in 2012 and hasn’t looked back since then. Vela’s impressive form at Sociedad has got the attention of Arsenal who now want to activate his buy back clause which is rumored to be around £3.3 million. “The majority of Sociedad’s players are from the youth system and this has turned the dressing room into something more familiar,” he told beIN SPORTS....

The Knicks superstar was one of the most sought-after players in the country in high school before winning a national title in his lone season at Syracuse. He was the third overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft, and his wife, Lala, has 4.3 million followers on Instagram. Tuesday night, however, the rim got the best of him when he tried to take a drop step and power home a one-handed jam after a play had been blown dead in the first quarter against the Trail Blazers....

Rivera remained optimistic Friday that all three players will be ready for Carolina's divisional playoff game on Jan. 12 against an opponent to be determined. All three sat out Carolina's Week 17 win over the Atlanta Falcons. MORE: Playoff schedule | All-Pro team | Playoff picks Rivera isn't sure about the status of backup tight end Ben Hartsock, who re-aggravated a knee injury against the Falcons. Rivera said Smith, the franchise's all-time leader in receptions and touchdowns, has been running inside on the treadmill and in the pool inside the building....

The former England midfielder hung up his boots on Sunday after United’s final Premier League game of the season against Watford. The following day he began his new job as a member of manager Jose Mourinho’s coaching staff, with this weekend’s clash against Chelsea at Wembley his first assignment. “It changes overnight,” Carrick said. “I am not training this week. I am going to jump on the staff.” The 36-year-old had other options as he approached the end of his playing career but the chance to work under Mourinho was too good to refuse....

Until then, Cheney had assiduously avoided meeting with California Democrats to the point of excluding them from briefings even when other Western state Democrats were invited. But with California’s energy shortfall reaching crisis proportions, Cheney grudgingly set aside an hour last week to hear from the California delegation. He was in enemy territory, and he wasn’t happy about it. Democrats outnumber Republicans in the state delegation 32 to 20. Cheney’s attitude, according to Democratic Rep....

Alan William Byerly was apprehended Wednesday and charged with assault, assaulting a federal officer, violent entry on Capitol grounds, knowingly entering or remaining in a restricted area without lawful authority and engaging in physical violence. Prosecutors allege that Byerly was involved in two attacks during the Capitol riot: one on an officer and another on a member of the news media. Video footage captured Byerly in a crowd of violent protesters assembled near an established police line on the west terrace of the Capitol grounds....

Of course, there are many free screen capture tools for all versions of Windows if your needs are more complex than taking a simple shot of your screen now and then. But if you don’t want to or have to go to that trouble, here’s how to capture a screenshot with the snipping tool. Here’s How to Use the Windows Snipping Tool Drag Box Select the Start Menu or press the Windows Key and type “snipping” into the search box....

Holliday left the game and was replaced by Jeremy Hazelbaker. He went for X-rays, which Cardinals manager Mike Matheny said revealed the fracture in Holliday’s right thumb. MORE: Nine stars who can help contenders after coming off DL Matheny added Holliday will be evaluated further Friday morning, but a trip to the disabled list seems a foregone conclusion. When informed of the injury after the game, Cubs manager Joe Maddon said, “That’s awful....

“I have had partially torn ligaments in my elbow twice and I have pitched full seasons with them — I blew my arm out,” Wainwright told Fox Sports. “But the worst pain I ever had pitching was last year.” MORE: Fantasy starting pitcher rankings | NL offseason grades | Predicting win totals for all NL teams Wainwright missed one start in June due to elbow tendinitis and then fought through discomfort at various points afterward but still managed to finish the year with a 20-9 record, a 2....

The former All-Star appeared to injure his right leg in Monday’s game when he got his foot stuck in the turf and fell hard to the ground while tracking a fly ball. Tuesday, he was placed on the 15-day disabled list and diagnosed with a Grade 2 quad strain. MORE: Cubs, Rafael Soriano reportedly close to deal | Harper to Yankees? Tabloids can dream The injury could keep Holliday, 35, sidelined for a while....

The pitch was a 98 mph fastball with movement from Red Sox prospect Brayan Bello, perfectly positioned in that hard-to-reach spot on the bottom inside corner of the strike zone. And Gorman jumped all over it like it was a center-cut meatball, not 98 on the black. “In terms of hitting mechanics, he’s a beast,” Frank Neville, who has scouted and ranked prospects for Sporting News for several year, said after watching Gorman put on a batting practice display that morning....

When someone needs cardioversion, they are often in a life-threatening situation. Both electricity and drugs may be used together to try to restore normal heart function. In other cases, as with an atrial fibrillation rhythm, you may be calm and awake as you have a scheduled procedure. This article explains different kinds of heart rhythms that are treated by using cardioversion. It also discusses what to expect during your heart rhythm treatment, along with risks and side effects....

The restrictions that somebody may face after undergoing knee surgery will depend on a number of factors. Probably, most importantly, is the type of knee surgery performed. Some of the common surgical procedures that may impair someone’s function after surgery include: Knee replacement surgery ACL reconstruction surgery Arthroscopic knee surgery By taking a few steps prior to surgery, there are ways that you can make a significant difference for the person who has to undergo the procedure....

Most reports have heavily suggested over the past few months that Mbappe will depart PSG this summer after the expiration of his contract and sign with Real Madrid on a free transfer. It’s widely considered one of the worst-kept secrets in global soccer. That made comments Thursday from PSG head coach Mauricio Pochettino, whose own future is the subject of heavy rumors, all the more surprising. Pochettino claimed that he believes at this point that Mbappe is “100 percent” staying at PSG....