This is why it’s so important that you not start your career out uninterested and unengaged. Don’t look at your first jobs as meaningless. This mindset can cheat you out of what may be your true calling. A successful career starts with knowing who you are and creating alignment between your strengths, values and interests. Know Your Talents (and Use Them to Create Strengths) Strengths aren’t the same as talents....
Alcaraz defeated World No. 14 Diego Schwartzman in straight sets in the 2022 Rio Open final to win his second ATP title. With his triumph, the 18-year-old not only became the youngest ATP 500 champion since the category was introduced in 2009, but also facilitated his top-20 debut in the ATP rankings. Alcaraz will reach a new career-high ranking of No. 20 when the latest ATP rankings are published on Monday, making him the youngest active male player to crack the men’s top 20....
He flew into Indonesia following conversations with his friend Michael Essien, who thought that the free agent at the time might be a good fit in the fourth most populated country in the world. Cole’s arrival sparked a huge positive reaction in the football-mad country, and even his agent Godfrey Torto became a celebrity for bringing over a “Chelsea guy.” Cole left Persib without scoring a goal in 268 minutes of action during his spell of less than five months....
Evan Neumann told state TV station Belarus 1 that he was at the U.S. Capitol during the insurrection. However, he rejects any charges brought against him, including those involving assaulting police and obstruction. “I don’t think I have committed some kind of a crime,” he told the station in an interview, although his original English was dubbed over in Russian. “One of the charges was very offensive; it alleges that I hit a police officer....
Kenneth Rader, who is from Sioux City, entered his plea to one count of parading, demonstrating or picketing in a Capitol building. The three other charges he initially faced, which included disorderly conduct in a Capitol building, were dropped under the plea deal. Rader’s guilty plea came as the House select committee investigating the Capitol riot is set to hold the first of its public hearings on Thursday in a live prime-time broadcast to begin presenting what its probe has uncovered....
A cause of death was not immediately disclosed. MORE: Notable sports deaths in 2016 “It is a sad day for our team as we mourn the untimely loss of Ryan,” team owner Chip Ganassi said of Shea, who was the car chief for Ganassi’s No. 42 Xfinity Series car. “Ryan was a dedicated worker and a great friend to those on our team, as well as others in the garage....
“Burnouts,” where cars give off pink or blue smoke, have become an increasingly popular part of gender reveal parties in Australia. However, they are also dangerous, as indicated in a video released by the Queensland Police Service. Shot by drone, the clip shows the reveal work as expected—at first—with blue smoke indicating the parents are expecting a baby boy. But soon flames start shooting out from underneath the car....
“This a**hole’s parking,” read the title of u/Brutal_Expectations’ post, which amassed nearly 50,000 votes since it was shared on Friday. “Needless to say there was no ‘disabled’ sticker on the car.” Redditor u/Brutal_Expectations noted that they took the photo in Israel. According to Israel’s National Insurance Institute, permits are granted to people with disabilities to park in accessible parking spaces. Nefesh B’Nefesh reported that the parking card must be seen on the left side of the car in either the front window or on the side window near the front of the car....
Newcastle secured their spot at Wembley after beating Southampton 3-1 on aggregate, while Manchester United eased into the final with a 5-0 aggregate win over Nottingham Forest. Liverpool, holders and the most successful team in the history of the competition, were knocked out in the Round of 16 this season, losing a thrilling game 3-2 at Manchester City. The semifinals took place over two legs as the final four battled to become the first winners of a major domestic trophy in England this season....
Cardiff were looking to close back to within three points of pacesetters Wolves - who beat Burton Albion 3-1 on Saturday - as the end of the season edges closer. Derby had hoped to end a run of seven matches without a win, having drawn five in that period. But the fixture was called off a few hours before kick-off, with the rescheduled date yet to be announced. 2 votes
The future Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive end put together one of his best games of the season in the Cardinals’ 38-13 loss to the 49ers on Sunday. And even though he was playing on the road, the fans let him know how much he was appreciated. As Watt was pulled from the game at the two-minute warning, he received a standing ovation fron the crowd at Levi’s Stadium....
The Redbirds are one of a handful of teams using an iPad in the dugout instead of traditional scouting materials, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported Wednesday. MORE: Ten greatest Cardinals players of all time | Why Cardinals won’t win the World Series The step is reminiscent of the NFL’s move to tablets on the sidelines instead of printed images used by coaches to review plays. Major League Baseball is allowing teams to use the new technology on the condition their Wi-Fi capabilities are disabled — sorry, Pablo Sandoval....
The 24-year-old retired as an Australian rules player to pursue an NFL career as a cornerback. He played for the Gold Coast Suns from 2011-13, and then played in 27 games for the Northern Blues with five goals. MORE: Behind the scenes of Jarryd Hayne’s incredible journey He joins former Australian rugby league player Jarryd Hayne, a running back with the 49ers, as NFL players from Down Under. The 6-0, 190-pound Wilkinson has been the subject of racial abuse in Australia, including documented instances of slurs by an opposing player and rival fans....
An MRI Saturday revealed a right shoulder strain in Martinez’s pitching arm that forced him to exit Friday’s game against the Brewers after just seven pitches. MORE: ‘06 Cardinals shook off September swoon | Greatest Cardinals of all time Martinez told reporters Friday that he began feeling tightness in the shoulder during his previous start on Sunday against the Cubs, but wanted to “pitch through it.” Martinez is 14-7 with a 3....
In court filings released last month, the American soccer federation argued that its women’s national team did not deserve the same amount of money as the men’s team because, in part, the women are not as strong or fast as the men and have less responsibility. MORE: How USWNT will be affected by postponement of Olympics “The job of MNT player (competing against senior men’s national teams) requires a higher level of skill based on speed and strength than does the job of WNT player (competing against senior women’s national teams),” the federation stated....
Correa batted .279/.345/.512 with 22 homers, 68 RBIs, 14 stolen bases and 52 runs scored for Houston, who reached the postseason after winning 86 regular season games. MORE: The worst careers of Rookie of the Year winners, ranked In 99 games, he hit 22 home runs — the most by any shortstop in the majors, by the way — stole 14 bases, scored 52 runs, had 68 RBIs and produced a ....
The striker is being linked with a move back to his home country and has previously insisted that he intends to retire at Boca, but that can only happen after he fulfils his contract with the Serie A club. The 31-year-old’s agent Adrian Ruocco has also dismissed such speculation. “There’s nothing with Boca Juniors. The media are talking too much lately. I’d rather enjoy my time at Juventus and stay concentrated on our objectives....
I’ll never forget what kind of car it was: a white Cadillac. No, not an Escalade. A sedan. You know, with those classic, long, rectangular brake lights. It was as if Anthony should have had white shoes and a condo in Boca Raton. I should have known right then and there that Anthony’s game would prove, eventually, to be too old school for the NBA. TRADE GRADES: 76ers take calculated risk with Butler deal...
Thirteen-year veteran Carmelo Anthony put the Magic forward, best known for his epic duel with Zach LaVine in the slam dunk contest earlier this month, on a poster, sending a forceful two-fisted jam home all in the Arizona’s product’s mug. MORE: Every NBA team’s worst season since 1990 | Johnson could be just what Heat need Gordon is a second-year player, but Melo didn’t think it was too late to welcome him to the Association....
After struggling to find his place in Oklahoma City, Anthony is hoping he will fit better with James Harden and Chris Paul than Russell Westbrook and Paul George. What remains to be seen, however, is what kind of role Anthony will fill in Houston — and if he is willing to fill a lesser role this time around. TRADE RUMORS: Rockets looking to add Kent Bazemore? Anthony literally laughed off the idea of being removed from the Thunder’s starting lineup, but he could find himself on the bench heading into the 2018-19 season, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski....
