Posts

As widespread and entertaining as gaming is, it’s no surprise that children across the globe have access to consoles. While some would argue that kids have too much access to video games, the onset of the global pandemic has undoubtedly made it easier on the younger generation. Most are stuck at home with only computer screens to learn from, so having some of that time go to screens filled with explosions and immersive gameplay is a nice trade-off....

Former major-leaguer Kerry Wood wasted little time Wednesday in welcoming Nationals right-hander Max Scherzer to the 20-strikeout club after his dominating performance in a 3-2 win over the Tigers. Wood punctuated his tweet with a simple hashtag assessment of Scherzer’s stuff: #Filthy. MORE: Seven amazing numbers from Max Scherzer’s performance Wood struck out 20 Astros on May 6, 1998, a month before his 21st birthday. Roger Clemens, who accomplished the feat twice, and Randy Johnson, the only left-hander, are the other pitchers to strike out 20 over nine innings....

This medication shouldn’t be used to treat onychomycosis (fungal nail infections) and cutaneous dermatophyte infections (fungal infections involving hair, skin, and nails). Ketoconazole tablets also shouldn’t be used for Candida yeast (type of fungus) infections, which may cause thrush or vaginal candidiasis. This medication has the potential for serious side effects, such as abnormal heart rhythm and liver toxicity. For this reason, ketoconazole tablets are only typically used when other effective antifungals aren’t available or tolerated....

Both Durant and Anthony will practice at Team USA minicamp this week, to multiple reports. MORE: Classic photos of Kevin Durant | Kevin Durant shows no mercy, blocks shots of small children The pair will be two of nearly three dozen players included on the roster for the camp, which Team USA managing director Jerry Colangelo has said is a must for players who want to take part in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Brazil....

But that doesn’t mean he took the day off from challenging opponents on social media. More: The third-quarter Warriors are back, and the Trail Blazers can’t stop them Durant has developed a bit of a reputation the past few years for being sensitive to criticism on Twitter, whether it be responding from burner accounts or his own personal account. His latest incident came Monday afternoon in response to a radio segment from Fox Sports’ Chris Broussard....

But then a global pandemic threw a normal NBA schedule out the window and opened the door for a KD return later this summer. The 10-time All-Star is approaching the one-year mark since he underwent surgery to repair his ruptured Achilles, and every workout photo or video that hits social media increases excitement about the possibility of Durant suiting up in a playoff environment. MORE: The key stats you need to know in the MJ vs....

Kevin Durant helped widen the rift with comments he made at his media availability during NBA All-Star weekend. MORE: Steph Curry honors Chapel Hill shooting victim | Zach LaVine wins Dunk Contest | All-Star weekend photos On Friday, Durant said the media had too much say-so in voting for awards. The same media that bestowed the prestigious MVP honor upon him last season. According to The Oklahoman, the Thunder star took it a step further when asked about Scott Brooks’ job security as the Thunder’s coach....

The four-time scoring champion had an MVP-caliber point guard by his side in Russell Westbrook, one of the league’s best defenders in Andre Roberson and a pair of promising big men (Steven Adams and Enes Kanter). The Thunder had captured a 3-1 lead in the 2016 Western Conference finals against the defending world champion Warriors. After shooting a combined 20 of 62 in Games 5 and 6 before a tough Game 7 loss to be eliminated, Durant sought refuge instead of revenge....

Traditionally in Marvel Comics lore, the Ancient One is depicted as an Asian man because, well, that’s what writers back in the ’60s thought made the most sense for a Himalayan sorcerer. Regardless of that, Doctor Strange’s Ancient One was introduced as an androgynous Celtic woman who mentors Benedict Cumberbatch’s character to become the powerful Avenger he is now, although years later Feige has gone on the record to explain his reasoning behind that decision....

The contract calls for $16 million if Garnett decides to play both seasons, pushing his career earnings to $343.4 million over 22 seasons. MORE: How did every team do in the 2015 Draft? | NBA’s giant Indian hope That would be the highest in NBA history, according to Business Insider. Garnett, 39, came into the league out of high school in 1995. Minnesota selected him No. 5 overall. The Minneapolis Star-Tribune reported his most recent contract includes a provision allowing Garnett to move into a management role with the team if he chooses not to play the 2016-17 season....

In 1994, we unveiled the Contract with America. It gave our candidates a clear outline of positive ideas they could advance. The momentum of having a positive, problem-solving GOP carried us to the first House Republican majority in 40 years. We promptly kept our word, and in the first 100 days voted on every item in the Contract. That clarity and proof that we could be trusted turned a 40-year period of Democratic control of the House into a 12-year Republican majority....

McCarthy and Trump met on Thursday and discussed the latter’s continued support for Republicans as they look to flip the Senate and House next year. McCarthy said in a statement following the meeting: “A united conservative movement will strengthen the bonds of our citizens and uphold the freedoms our country was founded on.” It comes just weeks after the Capitol riot, with Trump’s actions around the event having been widely condemned....

Austin returned to the ring after a 19-year absence to defeat Owens in a No Holds Barred encounter in his home state of Texas. The match was widely viewed as one of the best from WrestleMania 38 weekend. Speaking on Corey Graves’ After The Bell podcast, Owens described how he feels now almost three weeks after the match: The WrestleMania Saturday segment began as a talk show before Kevin Owens goaded Steve Austin into facing him in a match....

Kevin Owens responded to the fan’s question by explaining that one of the most successful WWE Superstars of all time (John Cena) wrestled in jorts for the majority of his career. Owens joked that his goal is to subtly get to a place where he can work matches wearing jorts. Owens noted the following: Kevin Owens’ current WWE status Owens made his unannounced main roster debut against John Cena in May 2015, and the Cenation leader inarguably had a significant role in the Prizefighter’s rise in the WWE....

MMA legend Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev have trained together since their childhood. The 32-year-old Nurmagomedov and 29-year-old Makhachev are known to be close friends. The former has continued helping Makhachev train to this date. Khabib Nurmagomedov announced his retirement from the sport of MMA in October 2020. His father, legendary coach Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, passed away in July 2020. Khabib revealed that his mother didn’t want him to continue his fighting career without his father by his side....

The background The third edition of the Khelo India Youth Games - KIYG 2020 - will be concluding on 22nd January, with the closing ceremony set to be held at the Surusajai Stadium in Guwahati. Khelo Indian Games 2020, the third instalment of the event has played host to some exciting talent this season, and with youngsters making a mark across sporting disciplines, this edition has produced some quality athletes....

Kardashian and the 31-year-old basketball player already share a four-year-old daughter named True and have had an on-off relationship since 2016. “We can confirm True will have a sibling who was conceived in November,” Kardashian’s representative said in a statement on Wednesday. “Khloe is incredibly grateful to the extraordinary surrogate for such a beautiful blessing.” The news comes just months after Kardashian and Thompson announced their separation as it emerged that the Chicago Bulls center had fathered a child with another woman during their relationship....

Clinton worried as well that Dole would launch a campaign of character assassination against him. He feared that the Republicans, desperate to catch up, would try to drag him down by harping on Whitewater and hinting at Clinton’s personal indiscretions. His advisers tried to reassure the president that voters didn’t care, that polls showed indifference to allegations of his past peccadilloes. But Clinton was insistent. In early September he summoned pollster Mark Penn, who had succeeded Dick Morris as the main campaign strategist....

The keto diet started out as a way to control seizures in certain people with epilepsy. However, in recent years, keto has been gaining attention for its ability to promote weight loss. Since a keto diet involves drastically cutting carbs, there will be some initial side effects when starting this diet. One side effect many people experience is headaches. This article will discuss how to handle the adjustment period and prevent keto headaches as you transition to a very low-carb diet....

Just four months removed from foot surgery, Durant finds himself training lightly at the USA Basketball minicamp in Las Vegas. But beyond basic shooting drills and layup lines, Durant feels like he’s ready for real action. “I’m back to myself,” he declared on Tuesday. MORE: The KD chronicles: Durant’s career in pics | Where will KD go in 2016? “I haven’t played since February, so of course, I’m human, I’d go through some rust,” Durant told reporters post-practice on Tuesday....