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Carlsen, his manager and father met Norwegian chess journalists these last two days. Here are quotes by Carlsen and his team from some news reports in leading Norwegian dailies: What is important now is to relax and not get too nervous. towards the World Championship. It’s about finding the right feeling and maintaining harmony. The three-week training camp will take place in a place where the climate and time zone are closer to what awaits in India....

Newton aggravated a left foot sprain in Week 2 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and has not practiced this week. The 30-year-old initially injured his foot during pre-season, forcing him to miss nearly a week of practice. Kyle Allen, a second-year quarterback who went undrafted in 2018, will start in place of Newton, who was in a walking boot in the locker room on Thursday, though his prognosis beyond this week is not clear....

Carpenter stuck around for one more swing, and connected for a three-run homer Friday that capped off a historic performance for the St. Louis Cardinals in an 18-5 romp over the Chicago Cubs. Carpenter hit three home runs and two doubles, going 5 for 5 with seven RBIs. He tied the major league record for extra-base hits in a game, and became the first player to do it in just six innings....

Here are some honorable mentions. Some of these trades left an impact, but never resulted in a title. Others, haven’t managed to win a title, but still, have time to do so: Steve Nash (Mavericks to Suns), James Harden (Thunder to Rockets), Kevin Garnett/Ray Allen (Timberwolves/Supersonics to Celtics), Tracy Mcgrady (Raptors to Magic), Mark Aguirre (Mavericks to Pistons), Jason Kidd (Suns to Nets), Alonzo Mourning (Hornets to Heat), Kawhi Leonard (Pacers to Spurs), Clyde Drexler (Trailblazers to Rockets)...

Boris Prokoshev was serving as the captain of the MV Rhosus in 2013 when the ship—and its cargo of ammonium nitrate—became stranded at the Beirut port. He told Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) on Wednesday that Tuesday’s explosion was the fault of Lebanese officials who did not let the vessel leave the port, despite the obvious danger its cargo posed. The Rhosus anchored in Beirut in 2013 after experiencing technical difficulties during a scheduled voyage from Georgia to Mozambique....

The crash occurred around 3 p.m., according to the New York City Police Department (NYPD), involving multiple cars and closing eastbound lanes for hours. One man, 30, was left in critical condition after being violently ejected from his vehicle. He was taken to Bellevue Hospital for treatment. Six others suffered minor injuries and were treated on the scene, according to NBC New York. The exact cause of the pileup remains unknown at this time and the investigation into it is ongoing....

This article discusses the benefits, side effects, and results that can be achieved from carboxytherapy. You’ll also learn what to expect during a treatment session. What Are the Benefits of Carboxytherapy? One benefit of carboxytherapy is a decrease in cellulite, or fat underneath the skin that gives it a lumpy appearance. This treatment can also be used to help sculpt the body by removing excess fat in specific areas. Injecting carbon dioxide into these areas decreases the number of fat cells and causes the skin to tighten....

Lizzo—whose given name is Melissa Viviane Jefferson—shared a tearful Instagram Live this weekend, bemoaning the hurtful backlash she received from trolls. “People who have something mean to say about you, and for the most part it doesn’t hurt my feelings, I don’t care,” the 33-year-old “Juice” singer said. “I just think when I’m working this hard, my tolerance gets lower, my patience is lower. I’m more sensitive, and it gets to me....

The Cardinals signal caller was selected with the top pick in the 2019 NFL Draft and understands that his production will be very important for his new team. “I got to go out and play well,” Murray said Thursday, via ESPN. “And if I don’t, then people are gonna be mad, I’m gonna be mad, everybody’s gonna be mad. So, my focus is play well.” “I don’t feel pressure.”...

La Russa — whose time managing the Cardinals (1996-2011) overlapped with current Astros GM Jeff Luhnow’s time in St. Louis — is the Diamondbacks’ chief baseball officer and appeared on Arizona Sports FM 98.7. MORE: Cardinals vow accountability | Cards are baseball’s top heels | Baseball’s worst fielders Given his deep history with the Cardinals, he addressed a looming question. “I have absolutely no involvement,” La Russa said. “I have not talked to anybody in St....

According to the New York Daily News, the Knicks forward was not happy with the moves team president Phil Jackson made Thursday night. Among the moves was trading Tim Hardaway Jr. to the Hawks for Jerian Grant. MORE: Draft grades: How did Knicks score? | Winners and losers: Phil all smiles | Porzingis wants to change Knicks fans’ minds The Daily News isn’t the only place reporting Melo’s unhappiness. ESPN’s Stephen A....

The Knicks forward scored 35 points Tuesday night in a 114-103 victory over the Heat in Miami. The Knicks will return to New York for Wednesday’s game against James and the Cavaliers at Madison Square Garden. MORE: Early surprises, disappointments The Knicks (12-9) trailed 54-53 at halftime but outscored the Heat 31-23 in the third quarter to pull away. Anthony scored 13 of his 35 points in that period. A 27-13 run over the final eight minutes of the quarter put the game in the Knicks’ favor....

“It’s going to be a learning process. It’s a learning curve for him, too,” Anthony said via the New York Daily News. “Last year, no one knew what to expect from him. It was all new to everybody. This year he’s going to be a focal point in scouting reports and people are going to try to figure out ways how to stop him. “So just a matter of being smarter and learning the game a little more maybe....

The Panthers have had a quiet offseason outside of trading for new starting quarterback Sam Darnold. Second-year head coach Matt Rhule has kept his young squad away from the headlines as they look focused heading into their opening preseason contest tomorrow afternoon. The Indianapolis Colts have had somewhat of a nightmare training camp. First, head coach Frank Reich tested positive for COVID-19, then quarterback Carson Wentz and offensive lineman Quenton Nelson suffered serious foot injuries, which may see them miss the first week of the regular season....

Carpenter connected for the sixth time in seven games, Austin Gomber pitched five scoreless innings and the Cardinals defeated the Kansas City Royals 7-0 Friday night. Carpenter tops the National League with 32 home runs, a .600 slugging percentage and 65 extra-base hits. He has reached base in a career-high 28 straight games with 16 homers and 27 RBIs in that span. “It’s fun to watch, that’s for sure,” Cardinals interim manager Mike Shildt said....

“We extend our deepest sympathies to Officer Liebengood’s family and we mourn the death of a friend and colleague who worked alongside us to protect the lives of the Members of Congress, their staff and all who served at the U.S. Capitol,” wrote the USCP Labor Committee, a union that represents Capitol Police officers, in a statement sent to Newsweek on Sunday afternoon. Gus Papathanasiou, the union’s chairman, described Liebengood’s “selfless service” as exemplary in additional remarks....

The recent violence at the Capitol sparked safety concerns about the inauguration, which is scheduled to take place as usual on January 20. Biden isn’t letting the riot dissuade him from taking his oath of office outside, but additional security measures are being put in place to restrict public access. As Washington, D.C., prepares for Biden’s inauguration, law enforcement is on a manhunt to identify and locate the perpetrators of the Capitol riot....

The decision was made in consultation with Ovechkin, who was voted in by fans as Metropolitan Division captain, and the Caps’ front office, coaching and athletic training staffs. MORE: Worst NHL injuries of 2015-16 | The NHL’s worst contracts “We made this difficult decision after taking into consideration what we felt was best for Alex and our organization,” said Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan. “Alex has been an incredible ambassador for our team and the league, but we believe it is better if he uses this time to heal and ideally be completely healthy for the duration of the season....