Media Day

Starting today, and continuing until Game Day, I’ll be your roving correspondent in this football-crazed city crawling with celebrities and frenzied fans. Don’t expect sharp analysis—I’ll leave that to my esteemed colleagues who are much better equipped to deliver it. Instead, I’ll offer a daily diary of snapshots from the plenitude of events—from the cheesy to the extravagant­—building up to Sunday. Come along for the ride. It’s a ritual of every Super Bowl....

January 28, 2023 · 4 min · 740 words · Walter Camacho

Media Microscope Ex Athletes Navigate A Tricky Transition To Become Tv Analysts

With the recent proliferation of televised soccer options in the U.S. both at the national and local level, there are more spots than ever that need filling. In many ways, an athlete’s playing career can serve as one long extended tryout for an analyst position after their playing days are over. “You always think back to when you’ve done interviews with players, whether it’s on camera, whether you’re talking to them informally just to do your normal preparation for the coverage,” ESPN lead soccer producer Amy Rosenfeld told Goal....

January 28, 2023 · 6 min · 1109 words · Mary Silvey

Medicare Covers Physical And Occupational Therapy

The Difference Between Physical and Occupational Therapy Physical therapy and occupational therapy are often interchanged in lay speak. The truth is they are not the same. Physical therapy aims to treat or at least improve an impairment whereas occupational therapy teaches you how to function with that impairment. For example, physical therapy strengthens a shoulder injury but occupational therapy helps you to use the shoulder in everyday activities. Speech therapy also falls under therapy services and can be especially helpful after a stroke....

January 28, 2023 · 4 min · 847 words · Susan Holland

Medicare For All Will Take A Movement Not A Politician Opinion

But lately, the media have been hyper focused on the idea that we and our fellow progressive members of the Democratic Party are more committed to arguing with each other than to defeating far-right fascism. Nothing could be further from the truth. We are allies with an unbreakable bond—because our highest commitment isn’t to one politician but to a grassroots movement for fundamental change, specifically health care justice in the form of Medicare for All....

January 28, 2023 · 4 min · 846 words · Martha Turner

Meet Eric Garcia The Disabled Veteran Challenging Devin Nunes In California

Garcia, 33, told Newsweek that his decision to seek the Democratic nomination had been partly prompted by the deadly Capitol riot on January 6 and by Nunes’ vote objecting to President Joe Biden’s election win. “I can’t find words to describe how I felt,” Garcia said of the riot, which left five people dead including a police officer. He pointed to his own military service and the sacrifices made by friends....

January 28, 2023 · 3 min · 498 words · Jeffrey Reece

Meet Fabinho The Man Utd Target Who Is Brazil S Next Superstar Right Back

The Monaco right-back is turning heads at some of Europe’s biggest clubs and is considered one of the leading candidates to be the long-term successor to Dani Alves in the Brazilian national team. He’s come a long way from the bright-eyed teenager who swapped the sprawling metropolis of Sao Paulo for the bustling bright lights of Rio de Janeiro when, as a precocious youngster, his head was turned by the grandeur and allure of Fluminense....

January 28, 2023 · 3 min · 534 words · Eric Mark

Meet Fifa 17 Rising Star Vincent Koziello The French Xavi Who Still Lives With His Mum And Dad

Others have high opinions, though, and they’re getting higher and higher. But then, standing just 5ft 6in, the 21-year-old Nice midfielder has spent much his young life looking up to others. He might have to get used to looking down, however. His Nice side sits top of the table in France, upsetting title-favourites Paris Saint-Germain and Monaco in the early stages of the current Ligue 1 campaign. Koziello became the symbol of Claude Puel’s Hatem Ben Arfa-inspired young and exciting Nice side that secured a well-deserved fourth-place finish in France last season....

January 28, 2023 · 3 min · 473 words · Ronald White

Meet Flavia And Simone Pinto The Aunt Niece Duo From Mumbai Hell Bent On Supporting Indian Football

If you’re from India, this is not a routine that is associated with women and that’s where Ms. Pinto and her 21-year-old niece stand out. Ms. Flavia Pinto and her niece Simone Pinto are the protagonists of Goal’s latest volunteer story ahead of the U-17 FIFA World Cup that is scheduled to kick off later this year in India. The aunt and niece duo bond over the sport and almost all of their conversations include football and hence, it is no surprise to see them sign up as volunteers for the first ever FIFA tournament to be held in the country....

January 28, 2023 · 7 min · 1323 words · Barbara Hawn

Meet Sir Foster The Rap Organist Who Blew Up During All Star Weekend

Sir Foster, the Atlanta Hawks' organist, took over the keys during the All-Star Game and blew up during the big game on Sunday. While we all appreciate the traditional organist at sporting events, Sir Foster added a different flavor, dropping the beats to rap songs such as "All of the Lights,” "Still Fly," and "Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik." MORE: All-Star Weekend photos | Paul cound sense Melo’s frustration | Rare photos of Bill Russell...

January 28, 2023 · 3 min · 430 words · Diane Mapes

Meet The Titans Of Taste

Walking into Murray Moss’s celebrated downtown Manhattan housewares store, moss, is like walking into a museum. There are pristine white walls and objects–from Delft pottery to designer toilet-paper holders–in locked glass cases. Name cards identify an item’s maker and date of origin. Handrails keep visitors at a distance. do not touch signs are everywhere. (OK, most of them are on T shirts worn by the store’s employees–a little retail-design humor, ha ha....

January 28, 2023 · 9 min · 1792 words · Luke Corbett

Mega Millions Numbers For 02 21 20 Friday Jackpot Was 50 Million

First Five: 04-07-13-16-60Mega Ball: 06Megaplier: 4x Friday night’s 02/21/20 jackpot was $50 million, with a cash-value option of $36.3 million. The total jackpot could have increased depending on the number of tickets sold around the country prior to the drawing. The winning numbers on Tuesday (02/18/20) for the $45 million jackpot were: 06-12-39-61-70 with a Mega Ball of 04. The Megaplier was 3x. There was no grand prize winner from Tuesday’s drawing, but there were two tickets that matched the first five white balls for the game’s second prize of $1 million....

January 28, 2023 · 2 min · 407 words · Roy Rodriguez

Mega Millions Numbers For 05 11 21 Tuesday Jackpot Was 396 Million

First Five: 07-08-20-36-39Mega Ball: 22Megaplier: 3x Tuesday night’s 05/11/21 Mega Millions jackpot was worth $396 million, with a cash-value option of $272.3 million. There was no grand prize jackpot winner on Tuesday, moving the Mega Millions 05/14/21 Saturday jackpot to $430 million, which is the 10th-largest Mega Million prize in history. The winning numbers last Friday (05/07/21) for the $370 million jackpot were: 05-10-19-21-50 with a Mega Ball of 10. The Megaplier was 4x....

January 28, 2023 · 3 min · 509 words · Robert Larsen

Mega Millions Numbers For 07 05 19 Friday Jackpot Is 95 Million

The numbers for 07/05/19 are: 06-38-47-57-63 with a Mega Ball of 12 and Megaplier of 2. Tonight’s 07/05/19 jackpot is estimated at $95 million, with a cash-value option of $61.9 million. The total jackpot could have increased depending on the number of tickets sold around the country prior to the drawing. How much money is $95 million? If you were to stack $100 bills on top of each other and reach the top of the Empire State Building (305 ft), then it would still be $10 million shy of Tuesday night’s jackpot....

January 28, 2023 · 2 min · 394 words · Dennis Humes

Mega Millions Numbers For 08 06 21 Did Anyone Win The 191 Million

There was a top prize of $191 million and a cash option of $138 million on offer, but did anyone take home the big prize? According to the Mega Millions website, no ticket matched all five numbers and the Mega Ball to win the big one, which means the jackpot continues to grow. For Tuesday’s drawing, it will jump to $208 million with a cash option of $150 million....

January 28, 2023 · 3 min · 489 words · Dustin Curtis

Mega Millions Numbers For 08 24 21 Tuesday Jackpot Was 270 Million

First Five: 17-18-26-52-67Mega Ball: 19Megaplier: 2x Tuesday night’s 08/24/21 Mega Millions jackpot was worth $270 million, with a cash-value option worth $196.7 million. The total jackpot could increase depending on the number of tickets sold around the country prior to the drawing. The winning numbers last Friday (08/20/21) for the $256 million jackpot were: 41-43-51-57-70 with a Mega Ball of 01. The Megaplier was 2x. There was no grand prize winner on Friday, but there were two tickets sold that matched the first five white balls, and minus the gold Mega Ball, for the game’s second prize....

January 28, 2023 · 3 min · 486 words · Robert Swafford

Mega Millions Numbers For 09 17 21 Did Anyone Win The 405 Million

There was a top prize of $405 million and a cash option of $293.2 million up for grabs, but did anyone take home the big one? According to the Mega Millions website, no ticket matched all five numbers and the Mega Ball to win the big prize, so the jackpot gets even bigger. There was one winner of the $1 million prize for matching all five numbers. There were 18 winners of the $10,000 prize for those who matched four numbers and the Mega Ball....

January 28, 2023 · 3 min · 491 words · Clara Virtue

Mega Millions Soars To Third Highest Jackpot In Game S History

There was no winning ticket from Friday’s (01/06/2023) jackpot for the $940 million drawing. The Mega Millions jackpot for 01/10/23 is $1.1 billion, and the drawing will be held at 11 p.m. ET Tuesday. Here are the winning numbers from Friday night’s drawing. First Five: 03-20-46-59-63Mega Ball: 13Megaplier: 3x There was no grand prize winner on Friday but there were five tickets sold that matched the first five white balls, and minus the gold Mega Ball, for the game’s second prize of $1 million....

January 28, 2023 · 3 min · 480 words · Johnny Bedward

Megan Rapinoe Continues National Anthem Protest Kneels Before Uswnt Match

Rapinoe took a knee during the singing of “The Star-Spangled Banner” before the team’s friendly against Thailand in Columbus, Ohio. MORE: Patriotism, politics and sports Rapinoe is showing solidarity with 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who is protesting what he sees as oppression of racial minorities. Rapinoe initially protested before a match involving her domestic professional club. After that protest, Rapinoe’s next opponent played the anthem earlier than scheduled, with neither team on the field....

January 28, 2023 · 4 min · 663 words · Dorothea Morris

Meghan And Harry S Complicated Relationship With Spotify Takes A New Twist

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex revealed they had voiced concerns privately to the streaming giant nine months ago, however, they will not boycott the platform, which exclusively hosts their Archewell Audio podcast. Their stance is complicate as they have released very little content since the multi-million dollar, multi-year partnership was announced in December 2020. The couple recorded a 33-minute festive special but fans are still waiting for the full launch of a weekly podcast more than a year later....

January 28, 2023 · 4 min · 804 words · Kari Costello

Meghan Described As Meanest Person I Ve Ever Met Over Difficult Ad Shoot

The Duchess of Sussex “bulldozed her way through” during a campaign for Canadian women’s clothing store Reitmans, according to an account in Tom Bower’s new book Revenge: Meghan, Harry and the War Between the Windsors. The saga predates Meghan’s royal life but is particularly apt as the duchess would later be accused of bullying two PAs out of Kensington Palace in October 2018. Meghan has always denied the allegations, with a friend suggesting at least one of those employees had to leave due to “gross misconduct....

January 28, 2023 · 5 min · 970 words · Noelia Massie