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Leonard tore his right ACL in the 2021 playoffs and could not suit up for the Clippers for the entire duration of their 2021-22 campaign. The news on Leonard’s progress was given by LA Clippers executive Lawrence Frank in a media interaction on Sept. 22. Frank told the media about the two-time NBA champion: Frank elaborated on Leonard’s rehabilitation process: “You want those expectations,” says Lawrence Frank on LA Clippers having championship expectations With their acquisition of John Wall in the offseason, the LA Clippers added more talent to an already loaded squad....

A flat Arsenal were demolished again by City on Thursday, the Gunners conceding three goals in the first half of a home game in the Premier League for the first time . A second 3-0 loss to City in five days means Wenger’s men have been beaten in three of their last four games across all competitions, leaving the Frenchman under increasing pressure. With Arsenal 10 points outside the Champions League qualification places, progressing in the Europa League is the sole remaining goal for Wenger’s men, who have lost seven games in all competitions already in 2018....

The soft-spoken Texas Democrat was an early opponent of the Iraq war and voted against the October 2002 resolution authorizing President Bush to invade that country. That dovish record got prominently cited last week when Speaker-designate Nancy Pelosi chose Reyes as the new head of the intelligence panel. But in an interview with NEWSWEEK on Tuesday, Reyes pointedly distanced himself from many of his Democratic colleagues who have called for fixed timetables for the withdrawal of U....

After 25 matches in the top Spanish league so far, Atletico Madrid holds the standings’ second spot with 50 points, seven behind leader Barcelona, and just two points ahead of Real Madrid, as the latter is set to host the Catalan team later in the day, reports Efe news. “We have to think about ourselves,” Simeone said on the eve of his side’s away match against Real Sociedad. “Basically, we always depend on ourselves, whatever happens, so that we can remain competing in La Liga....

Mumbai were off to a slow start after being asked to bat first. But Pollard’s 26-ball unbeaten 46 helped the three-time champions post a modest 136/7. It was then Alzarri Joseph’s sensational six-wicket haul – the best figures in IPL history – that helped Rohit Sharma and Co. skittle Sunrisers out for just 96. “It could have been an easy chase if we would have applied ourselves,” Bhuvneshwar said post the match on Saturday night....

So, entering Sunday Night’s Week 2 primetime matchup against the Chiefs, the odds weren’t in the Ravens’ favor; in fact, they were very much stacked against them. With the track record versus the Kansas City Chiefs and significant injuries on both the offense and defense, the Ravens were the clear underdogs. But a rally in the second half and trust in the offense pushed the Ravens to a narrow 36-35 win, getting Jackson that much anticipated win over Mahomes and the Chiefs....

Kheyrkhaah, who has spent the last nine years at his post in Iran, spoke to NEWSWEEK’S Maziar Bahari at Afghanistan’s embassy in Tehran. Excerpts: Seyyed Muhammad Kheyrkhaah: We strongly condemn the terrorist attacks that killed thousands of innocent people in the U.S., but at the same time we think that this tragedy is a result of the world community’s ignorance toward the problems in Afghanistan. Our country has to deal with so many disasters like drought, starvation, continuation of the [civil] war, etc....

The Blues put their opening day loss to Burnley behind them as they defeated Tottenham 2-1 on Sunday, yet there is a feeling that they still have to find top gear. That has not been a problem for Manchester United, who have spent lavishly in the transfer window, while Manchester City also paid a great deal of money on a handful of stars. Conte is not concerned that Chelsea have not matched them stride for stride, despite adding Alvaro Morata, Tiemoue Bakayoko and Antonio Rudiger to their ranks....

The Atlas Lions sit at the summit of the Group C with a point above Marc Wilmots’ men and are in need of a point at the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny in Abidjan to seal their ticket for Russia 2018. Despite admitting the difficulty of the encounter, Boutaib is eager to meet the fans’ expectations with the country’s first World Cup appearance in 19 years. “We have our destiny in our hands....

The Eagles recorded a stunning 3-0 win over the Gunners, and Zaha claimed that his side tried to ‘block’ them from cutting inside and ‘imposed themselves’ on the game. The victory over their London rivals was Palace’s first Premier League win at Selhurst Park since December, as Patrick Vieira’s men moved up to ninth, while Arsenal missed the chance to move above Tottenham into the top four. Speaking to Sky Sports after the game, Zaha said:...

England were hoping to reach a first World Cup final since 1966, but let an early lead slip to lose 2-1. “I think in the first half we were really good and maybe we could have got another goal,” Southgate told ITV. “I can’t ask for more from the players. I think knockout football is about fine margins and when you have good spells against fine sides you need to take your chances....

Junta says he acted in self-defense–a claim that’s difficult for some to believe when comparing the 275-pound truck driver to the 156-pound victim. NEWSWEEK’s Jennifer Barrett spoke with Dr. Aaron Kipnis, president of the non-profit California-based Fatherhood Coalition and author of three books on the male psychology, about Junta’s self-defense argument and about the effects of violence, both on and off the rink, on those who watch or participate....

Pogba & Ibrahimovic lead Worst Team of the Week United hit 20 shots in their encounter against a Bournemouth team who played with 10 men for the entire second half, but were held to a draw as Joshua King’s penalty cancelled out Marcos Rojo’s earlier strike. The game grew tense towards the end of the opening period when Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Tyrone Mings clashed several times. The Bournemouth defender stamped on Ibrahimovic’s head and the Swede retaliated a few moments later with an elbow to the face, having previously thrown Mings to the ground in a separate tussle off the ball....

Disney World is a popular vacation spot for families and fans of all ages. In 2019, over 20 million people visited the Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Florida. The average price for a one day ticket to any of the four theme parks begins at $109. When Disney first opened in 1971, a ticket cost just $3.50. The theme park is in the midst of celebrating its 50th anniversary despite the ongoing pandemic restrictions....

The video, posted by user @.no1headache on TikTok, has already received more than 15.3 million views and 62,200 comments since it was posted on Monday. “When people come to the cinema with their sneaky link to do the nasty,” the on-screen text read. In the background was a large monitor with security footage from several cameras. The screen showed the interior of the theaters and had various angles of each....

The Cameroon international scored a first-half brace to steer Sergio Conceicao’s men to a 5-2 victory in the encounter. Algeria international Yacine Brahimi, Alex Telles and Tiquinho also got their names on the scoresheet while Radamel Falcao and Kamil Glik got the visitors’ consolatory goals. The result saw the Dragons progress to the knockout phase of the Champions League after they finished second in Group G after garnering 10 points from six games....

TikTok user Alexis Hill posted the video to her account @alexishill_ where it was viewed nearly 5 million times and liked more than 500,000 times. “Do not open the door for strangers, just don’t do it,” Hill said in the video. “No matter what they say, don’t do it.” She explained that she was walking to her kitchen table when she noticed a car in her driveway and saw a man walk by the window....

“I wasn’t surprised (to be) a part of the World Cup squad. I’ve been doing well. I’ve been back and forth with selectors and coaches, back home. I know once I’m doing my work and performing that will lead to national duties,” said Russell, who has been Kolkata Knight Riders’ main weapon in the Indian Premier League (IPL) this season. “I’m so hungry right now to represent the West Indies and to smash sixes and to do what I’ve been doing here and score hundreds,” the 30-year old said after being selected in the 15-member squad....

On the last day of March, the 23-year old faceless sensation took to Instagram after a span of five months to reminisce and celebrate all that has transpired over the course of an extremely eventful month. From his monumental billboard achievement to the release of his dream collaboration with Colson “Machine Gun Kelly” Baker, Corpse’s Instagram post chronicled a montage of memorable events that took place in what he deems “chaos month....

Ibrahimovic and Rojo are feared to have suffered season-ending knee injuries in Thursday’s Europa League quarter-final victory over Anderlecht. Conte: Costa is saving his goals The pair join a long list of casualties at the Premier League club, with Chris Smalling, Phil Jones and Juan Mata already on the sidelines. And manager Mourinho is genuinely worried as United try to qualify for next season’s Champions League via a top-four finish in the Premier League or by winning the Europa League, where they will meet Celta Vigo in the semi-finals....