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Coronavirus: Average new US cases below 100K for 1st time in months

By SUDHIN THANAWALA and KATE BRUMBACK ATLANTA (AP) — Average daily new coronavirus cases in the United States dipped below 100,000 in recent days for the first time in months, but experts cautioned Sunday that infections remain high and precautions to slow the pandemic must remain in place. The seven-day rolling average of new infections was well above 200,000 for much of December and went to roughly 250,000 in January, according to data kept by Johns Hopkins University, as the pandemic came roa...
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Australian Open 2021 day eight: Fabio Fognini v Rafael Nadal and more – live!

Updates from the fourth round tennis clash at Melbourne ParkAny thoughts? Email or tweet @mike_hytner 4.30am GMT First set: Fabio Fognini 0-1 Rafael Nadal* (denotes server) Nadal with ball in hand to kick things off on a sun-drenched Rod Laver Arena. It’s 25C in Melbourne today and from the look of things, a perfect day to be playing tennis. Nadal’s up and running, despite a glorious backhand winner down the line from Fognini, who also forces the Spaniard to play some tenacious defence at 30...
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Live Report - India vs England, 2nd Test, Chennai, 3rd day

Join us for updates, analysis and colour from the first day of the second Test
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The Latest: Australia receives over 142,000 vaccine doses

By The Associated Press CANBERRA, Australia — Australia will begin vaccinating its population against COVID-19 next week after its first shipment of Pfizer vaccine was delivered on Monday. More than 142,000 doses had arrived at Sydney airport, the government said. Health care, aged care and quarantine workers will be among the first to be vaccinated from Feb. 22. Prime Minister Scott Morrison will also be among the first to receive a dose in a bid to raise public confidence in the program. Austr...
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Jessica Pegula, daughter of Bills owners, wins again in Australian Open

Kim and Terry Pegula watched their NFL team reach the AFC Championship Game, where the Bills lost to the Chiefs. The Pegulas now are...
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Photos: World Marriage Day Mass coincides with Valentine’s Day at Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels

Archbishop José H. Gomez emphasizes the importance of marriage and celebrating anniversary milestones during the World Marriage Day Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels on Sunday, February 14, 2021. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Contributing Photographer) Couples celebrating important anniversary milestones are blessed by Archbishop José H. Gomez during the World Marriage Day Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels on Sunday, February 14, 2021. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Contrib...
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Santa Anita horse racing consensus picks for Monday, Feb. 15

The consensus box of picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Art Wilson, Terry Turrell and Eddie Wilson. Here are the picks for Monday Feb. 15 for horse racing at Santa Anita. Trouble viewing on mobile device? Enjoy the consensus horse racing picks online? Subscribe Related Articles Santa Anita: Edwin Maldonado, Merneith wins Santa Monica Stakes Santa Anita horse racing consensus picks for Sunday, Feb. 14 San...
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Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard, Paul George both sidelined against Cavaliers

LOS ANGELES — The Clippers star wattage was dimmed significantly Sunday night, when Kawhi Leonard joined Paul George on the shelf. Leonard was sidelined with a left lower leg contusion; Paul George missed his fifth consecutive game with what’s being classified as bone edema in a right toe. Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said he didn’t know when Leonard’s injury occurred of what his prognosis was — or what George’s is either, for that matter. George did do some shooting before Sunday’s game. “I’m not ...
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Clippers stars Kawhi Leonard, Paul George both sidelined against Cleveland

LOS ANGELES — The Clippers star wattage was dimmed significantly Sunday night, when Kawhi Leonard joined Paul George on the shelf. Leonard was sidelined with a left lower leg contusion; Paul George missed his fifth consecutive game with what’s being classified as bone edema in a right toe. Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said he didn’t know when Leonard’s injury occurred of what his prognosis was — or what George’s is either, for that matter. George did do some shooting before Sunday’s game. “I’m not ...
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Dodgers reach agreement on two-year contract with Austin Barnes

The Dodgers reach agreement on a two-year contract with catcher Austin Barnes. Barnes was the last of the Dodgers’ arbitration-eligible players to sign this offseason. The team will not go to a hearing with anyone this year. The contract is reportedly for $4.3 million over the next two seasons including a $300,000 signing bonus and salaries of $1.5 million in 2021 and $2.5 million in 2022 with potential escalator clauses based on games played. Barnes had sought a $2 million salary for 2021 in ar...
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Energy-sapped Liverpool could learn from Leipzig model

London (AFP) – Liverpool are badly in need of a Champions League lift to save their season, but with Jurgen Klopp’s men seemingly devoid of confidence and showing signs of physical and mental fatigue, RB... Visit http://www.majorleaguesoccertalk.com for the rest of the story.
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Klopp v Nagelsmann – Germany’s coaching heavyweights face off

Berlin (AFP) – Julian Nagelsmann has the chance to inflict more misery on Jurgen Klopp when the two German coaching heavyweights do battle as RB Leipzig take on Liverpool in the first leg of their... Visit http://www.majorleaguesoccertalk.com for the rest of the story.
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Deprived of Neymar, PSG look to Pochettino to take down old foe Barcelona

Paris (AFP) – Paris Saint-Germain knew what they were doing when they appointed Mauricio Pochettino as coach a little over six weeks before renewing their rivalry with Barcelona in the Champions League last 16. Tuesday’s... Visit http://www.majorleaguesoccertalk.com for the rest of the story.
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Messi ‘happy’ leading Barca revival but PSG a reminder of what could await

Madrid (AFP) – Lionel Messi put his arm around Ilaix Moriba, the 18-year-old born in the same year Messi made his Barcelona debut and who was now being given his own chance to play for... Visit http://www.majorleaguesoccertalk.com for the rest of the story.
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The Latest: Auckland, New Zealand begins 3-day lockdown

By The Associated Press NEW ZEALAND — New Zealand’s largest city of Auckland has begun a three-day lockdown following the discovery of three unexplained coronavirus cases in the community. Health officials say the cases are of the more contagious variant first found in Britain and that genome testing hadn’t linked them to any previous known cases. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced the lockdown after an urgent meeting with other top lawmakers in the Cabinet. She says they decided to take a ...
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Comment on cauliflower and tomato masala with peas by Chelsea

This is delicious – and served with a spoonful of yogurt….mmmm!
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Johnny Manziel makes debut appearance in Fan Controlled league: 'Win or lose we booze'

Johnny Manziel, once a first-round draft bust in the NFL, recently made his debut in the new Fan Controlled League -- a 7-on-7 league...
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Highlights: St Johnstone 1-2 Celtic

Odsonne Edouard scores a double for Celtic to turn around their fortunes at St Johnstone.
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Borussia Dortmund 2-2 Hoffenheim: Jadon Sancho & Erling Braut Haaland on target

Jadon Sancho and Erling Braut Haaland are both on the scoresheet for Borussia Dortmund in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Hoffenheim.
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How Long Will Daytona 500 Be Delayed Before Postponement?

The Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway currently is under a weather delay, but here's an estimation of when NASCAR would like...
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Tottenham: Is this a fresh start for Gareth Bale, or will things fall apart - Jermaine Jenas

Gareth Bale gave a glimpse of why he might still have a future at Tottenham after all with his cameo performance against Manchester City, says ex-Spurs midfielder Jermaine Jenas.
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Prince Harry, wife Meghan Markle expecting a 2nd child

LOS ANGELES — The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are expecting their second child, their office confirmed Sunday. A spokesperson for Prince Harry, 36, and Meghan, 39, said in a statement: “We can confirm that Archie is going to be a big brother. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are overjoyed to be expecting their second child.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Misan Harriman (@misanharriman) ...
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Lukaku double takes Inter top of Serie A

Rome (AFP) – Romelu Lukaku scored twice to reach 300 career goals as Inter Milan moved above AC Milan to the top of Serie A with an impressive 3-1 home win over Lazio on Sunday. Lukaku’s brace came in the first half as Inter made the most of their city rivals’ surprising loss at Spezia on Saturday. Inter, bidding for a first Scudetto since winning the treble under Jose Mourinho in 2010, are now one point clear of AC Milan at the top of the table, with Roma six points further back in third. The ...
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Lukaku ‘firing on all cylinders’ as Inter go top of Serie A

Rome (AFP) – Romelu Lukaku scored twice to reach 300 career goals as Inter Milan moved above AC Milan to the top of Serie A with an impressive 3-1 home win over Lazio on Sunday. Lukaku’s brace came in the first half as Inter made the most of their city rivals’ surprising 2-0 loss at Spezia on Saturday. Inter, bidding for a first Scudetto since winning the treble under Jose Mourinho in 2010, are now one point clear of AC Milan, with Roma six points further back in third. The stage is set for a m...
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Jonathan Marchessault cross-checks Radim Simek and gets away with it

Vegas Golden Knights center Jonathan Marchessault got away with a cross-check on San Jose Sharks defenseman Radim Simek during Saturday night's NHL game at the SAP Center at San Jose. It happened early in the second period as the Golden Knights held a 1-0 lead on a goal scored by Marchessault in the first period. Simek had just chased down the puck in the corner on the Sharks defensive end, knocking Golden Knights right winger Reilly Smith off his feet with a hard check. However, as Simek too...
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NHL Adapts COVID-19 Approach Through 1st Month of Season

The first month of the NHL season has been a bumpy one with eight teams placed on pause, 35 games postponed and 120 players landing on the COVID-19 list since Jan. 13.
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Transfer rumours: Lloris, Tomas, Edouard, Neuhaus, Ceballos, Aarons

Mauricio Pochettino eyes a familiar face, Arsenal close in on a striker, Newcastle linked with free agent, plus more.
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Sheldon Keefe on Joe Thornton’s return: “With his skill set and the way he moves the puck, he complemented Matthews and Marner very well”

After practice on Sunday, Sheldon Keefe discussed the return of Joe Thornton to the lineup, his place in the lineup next to Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner, William Nylander’s play of late, Zach Hyman joining John Tavares and Nylander, and Scott Sabourin skating on the fourth line in practice. Practice Lines – February 14 #Leafs […] The post Sheldon Keefe on Joe Thornton’s return: “With his skill set and the way he moves the puck, he complemented Matthews and Marner very well” appeared first on...
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Toronto Marlies set to open the 2020-21 season in Manitoba

On Monday night, the Toronto Marlies will finally return to action a full 11 months after their last game. While the American Hockey League officially started on February 5, 2021, the teams in the Canadian Division have had to sit tight. Negotiations have been taking place between the league and the provincial government of Ontario […] The post Toronto Marlies set to open the 2020-21 season in Manitoba appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove.
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Crash, weather mar first 15 laps at Daytona 500

US-MOTOR-NASCAR-DAYTONA-500:Crash, weather mar first 15 laps at Daytona 500
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