The former Barcelona boss is already without key forward Jesus ‘Tecatito’ Corona for the tournament due to injury, and he will have to make a game-time decision on another focal point of his attack, who did make the final squad, ahead of the Group C clash. Hirving Lozano, Edson Alvarez and Raul Jimenez were all included in the 26-man party, with the latter is struggling with a groin problem....
The video, which was first obtained by the Miami Herald, begins by showing the officer grabbing the man and taking him to the ground inside the grocery store. According to the Miami Herald, the Publix where the incident occurred is located at 1776 Biscayne Blvd and the video was captured on April 16. After the officer takes the man to the ground, he can be seen attempting to restrain the man’s head and hand but as he resists the officer throws multiple punches at the man’s head....
“He cannot go anywhere in public without inducing and subjecting himself to vitriolic comments and abuse. These circumstances alone would deter anyone in Avenatti’s shoes from engaging in similar conduct,” the lawyers wrote about Avenatti. They noted that the calculation from the Probation Department on federal sentencing guidelines called for 11 to 14 years in prison, but they believed no more than six months in prison and one year of house confinement was enough....
This comes the day after the government rested its case against 50-year-old Avenatti, who represented Daniels in her 2018 legal battles with former President Donald Trump, the Associated Pressreported. Newsweek previously reported Avenatti is facing wire fraud and aggravated identity theft charges, to which he has pleaded not guilty. If found guilty, he could face as much as 22 years in prison. Avenatti is accused of using nearly $300,000 of Daniels’ $800,000 advance on her autobiography Full Disclosure for his own office’s payroll and for personal expenses....
Flynn accused the two of “trying to be politically correct” as he spoke Friday on The Right Side With Doug Billings. “Don’t let political correctness get in the way of health choices,” he warned. Flynn said DeSantis and Hannity “know that they have influence,” noting DeSantis is viewed as a contender for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination. “For guys like DeSantis and Sean Hannity, I mean, they have to make a decision for themself,” he said....
Gallup, 23, has 13 receptions (15 targets) for 226 yards through two games as, at least early on, he has been a go-to alternative for quarterback Dak Prescott over veteran star Amari Cooper. Gallup was injured Sunday in the fourth quarter of the Cowboys’ 31-21 road victory over the rival Redskins. Further testing Monday revealed damage to the meniscus after initial optimism that the knee was only bruised. According to ESPN....
Dallas and quarterback Dak Prescott are still engaged in a stand-off, presumably, with Prescott looking for a massive payday and the Cowboys seemingly unwilling to budge on their price. But Hall of Famer and Cowboys legend Irvin is working hard in Prescott’s corner to get that man his money. Speaking on “The Rich Eisen Show” last week, Irvin came to bat once again for Prescott, praising his character and saying the Cowboys “stole” the first four years of his career and owe him money for the player and person he’s been since then....
In an interview on Tuesday’s edition of “The Rich Eisen Show,” the Hall of Fame wide receiver and NFL Network analyst discussed the heated Super Bowl 55 interaction between Brady and Mathieu. After a Brady touchdown pass with just six seconds left in the second quarter, Mathieu ran over to Brady and put a finger directly in his face. Brady then felt the need to extend the conversation, chasing down Mathieu before teammates separated the two....
Jordan spokeswoman Estee Portnoy says nobody offered the reserve price of $13 million for the seven-acre estate in Highland Park, north of Chicago. Portnoy says Concierge Auctions publicized Monday's auction well, but that market conditions aren't ideal. She says options for the property will be evaluated next year. The former Chicago Bulls superstar's home originally was listed at $29 million in early 2012. It has nine bedrooms, 15 full bathrooms, a pool pavilion and a regulation-size indoor basketball court....
The six-time NBA champion and current Charlotte Hornets owner made a rare foray in the political arena on Sunday, saying he was “pained and angry” and that people of color in the U.S. had “had enough.” In a strongly-worded statement, Jordan offered his support to the protesters and called for change. “I am deeply saddened, truly pained and plain angry,” Jordan said. “I stand with those who are calling out the ingrained racism and violence toward people of color in our country....
Moore, director of such films as Fahrenheit 9/11 and Bowling for Columbine, has been critical of both the Republican party and the Trump administration. “You say, Michael, that if the election were held today, Trump would win,” said co-host Amy Goodman, something that Trump himself as claimed. “Hillary won by 3 million popular votes,” Moore said. “I believe whoever the Democrat is next year is going to win by 4 to 5 million popular votes....
After watching him reach double-figures in scoring in seven games played this month in the NBA’s bubble, an average of 22 points per game, and then open his first-ever playoff game with three 3-pointers in the first half, some began to question the wisdom of so many teams leaving Porter on the board for so long a couple of summers back. MORE: NBA playoff bracket predictions, picks, odds Porter is 6-10, 218 pounds and was 19 years old on the night the 2018 draft was conducted....
Schumacher, who turns 45 on Friday, suffered critical head injuries when he fell and struck a rock Sunday while skiing on a family vacation in the French Alps. His manager confirmed that the accident cracked his helmet, which doctors credited for giving him a chance at survival. MORE: NASCAR’s top prospects for 2014 | Most significant numbers | Top stories of 2013 Schumacher's condition stabilized somewhat after the second surgery, but he remains in a medically induced coma — and doctors gave no prediction on how long that would last....
The former first lady spoke out against President Donald Trump in her speech Monday night, deeming him “the wrong president for our country.” “He has had more than enough time to prove that he can do the job, but he is clearly in over his head. He cannot meet this moment. He simply cannot be who we need him to be for us. It is what it is,” she said....
Former President Barack Obama joined the former first lady for the first episode of her namesake podcast, during which the couple discussed the current state of America. Whereas the former president is the “eternal optimist,” according to Michelle, Barack said his wife takes the view that things have to get “super, super bad before folks figure stuff out.” “Well, I hope we’re at that point…,” Michelle said. “As cynical as I can be, I agree, we don’t have an alternative....
County Prosecutor Kym Worthy reported the number to the press Wednesday and spoke about nine of the cases in detail. The students charged last week are aged 12 to 17, and the threats occurred Dec. 2-6, directed at schools in Detroit, Grosse Pointe Farms, Melvindale, Wayne, and Wyandotte. Eight face charges of intentional threat to commit an act of violence against a school employee or students, one faces a charge for making a false report or threat of terrorism, and six of the nine were charged with malicious use of a telecommunications device....
The Democrats battle a Republican-led Legislature to try to push stalled bills regarding gun control forward. The Republican leaders have yet to pledge any changes to legislation. “We can’t do nothing,” Senator Rosemary Bayer, a Democrat who represents the district Oxford High School is located, said to reporters after senators had a moment of silence for those killed in the shooting. “We have to take action. Right this minute, today, I think I really, really want to focus on the families and…just trying to help them know that we’re here for them, that we’re supporting them in any way we can....
Whitmer said that she would rely foremost on medical advisement when deciding how and when to ease social distancing measures in her state. “The government’s not going to be open via Twitter,” the Michigan governor said in a radio interview with NPR’s All Things Considered. “We’re going to have to make decisions based on the best science, the best medical advice and what’s in the best public health of the people of our individual states....
Whitmer described the extension—which included the lifting of some personal and economic restrictions—as a “step forward” for the state. Discussions to lift additional restrictions would depend upon the number of cases continuing to decrease statewide and the state’s ability to boost its testing and contact tracing efforts, Whitmer said. “We’ve got to do everything we can to avoid a second wave of COVID-19 spread,” Whitmer said during a Friday news briefing....
The latest, the rollout of a University of Michigan recruiting site, launched by the athletics department. MORE: Prized recruit picks Michigan | Sporting News preseason All-Americans According to the Detroit Free Press, the stand-alone thisismichigan.com was in development before Harbaugh’s arrival and will focus on all sports, not just football. From freep.com: Of course, football will always be the centerpiece of Michigan athletics. Harbaugh already has had an immediate and entertaining impact....
