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Philadelphia has been starved for another appearance since, and they’re welcoming a 1-1 Phillies-Braves series that is shaping up to be a divisional standoff. Adding to the drama, staff co-ace Aaron Nola looks to be on the mound for the Phillies after throwing in the Wild Card Round, while the Braves appear to be trending toward throwing rookie Spencer Strider in his first start since Sep. 18. While Philadelphia will undoubtedly be rocking, Braves manager Brian Snitker isn’t sweating the atmosphere....

It’s not clear what triggered the fight Saturday, but the two teams reportedly had been talking trash all game and then emotions escalated. The fight happened with about five minutes remaining in the fourth quarter and both teams had to forfeit the game. MORE: Other sports brawls you won’t forget On Monday, Indiana High School Athletic Association Commissioner Bobby Cox announced that the two schools’ seasons would be cancelled, and they will also be placed on probation for next season....

A women’s basketball game between Texas Southern and Southern University ended early after an ugly brawl that involved players, cheerleaders and fans on Saturday. MORE: Cheerleaders brawl at SIAC basketball tournament The brawl took place with 12:37 remaining in the game and Southern leading 51-49. TSU’s Miracle Davis took a charge underneath her basket and then all hell broke lose. “I just saw two kids standing up looking at each other and someone else push and yell,” Southern coach Sandy Pugh told the Baton Rouge Advocate....

Brazil were left angered by Steven Zuber’s equalising goal in Rostov-On-Don, arguing that Miranda was pushed, and also believed they should have had a second-half penalty for a challenge on Gabriel Jesus by Manuel Akanji. In a letter addressed to FIFA President Gianni Infantino, the CBF questions the ‘conduct of referee Mr. Cesar Ramos and the video assistant referee Mr. Paolo Valeri’. Addressing Zuber’s equaliser in the 50th minute, which proved to be decisive as Brazil failed to win their opening match at the World Cup for the first time in 40 years, a statement read: “It is evident that the Brazilian player Miranda, while on the act of defending, was clearly pushed and moved away by the goal-scorer Zuber....

Brazil’s Senate is publicly investigating how the country reached what is currently the second-highest COVID death toll in the world, probing as to why Bolsonaro’s far-right government did not seize on opportunities to buy vaccines while relentlessly pushing the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine, a treatment also touted by former U.S. President Donald Trump despite studies showing to be ineffective in treating COVID-19. The nationally televised hearings have presented a series of scientific claims, counterclaims and blatant lies....

The guarantee came eight days after two workers died when a crane collapsed on part of the venue’s facade, reports Xinhua. FIFA president Sepp Blatter told the media ahead of Friday’s 2014 World Cup draw that there was no plan B for the Sao Paulo venue. “We have received information that it will be ready on April 14 or 15,” Blatter said. “We believe it is a question of trust....

A 3-1 win in Brazil's opening match was rather masked by a soft penalty awarded and the excellence of Neymar, but with the young Barcelona star for once mute in the gold of his country, the lack of other options open to Felipao was brutally exposed. Fred, in particular, had a laborious match. The supposed spearhead of the Brazil side failed to threaten Guillermo Ochoa’s goal and was lamentable in much of his hold-up play, meaning that Neymar’s talents were often pushed into the shadows....

According to authorities, it was meant be sold during the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, EFE news reported. According to the police, the drugs were located 15 km from Corumba, a town bordering Bolivia. During the operation three men aged between 33 and 45 and a woman aged 55 were arrested. A police official said diggers were employed to retrieve the drugs and that the operation was initiated after receiving telephone complaints....

Rafinha featured as a substitute in the 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid on November 24, but the next day Barca announced he had ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. The Brazilian had already been out of favour at the club, making just five appearances in LaLiga since returning from a loan spell with Inter last term. That temporary switch allowed him to build up fitness following another serious knee injury sustained in April 2017, which kept him out for eight months....

The Italian signed for a final-round 69 after carding 16 pars at Carnoustie, birdies at 14 and 18 moving him one shot clear of Xander Schauffele, whose subsequent bogey on 17 left the American needing an eagle at the last to force a play-off. But that was a bridge too far for the man who was the co-leader overnight, as the Claret Jug was secured for the in-form Molinari....

Though he was heavily linked with Chelsea and Tottenham throughout the off-season, the Ivory Coast winger remained at Selhurst Park beyond deadline day and has now made a long-term commitment to his boyhood club. Zaha, 25, originally joined the Eagles as a 12-year-old and emerged as a prodigious talent in the Championship, earning a move to Manchester United following his first three full seasons of senior football. He eventually returned to Palace for a second loan spell in 2014 and, after signing permanently the following February, has gone on to become the club’s joint-highest scorer in Premier League history on 23 alongside Chris Armstrong....

Breast cancer without a lump typically shows other symptoms. But it’s also possible to be diagnosed with asymptomatic breast cancer (without a lump or other symptoms) if your cancer is found during a breast cancer screening mammogram. Some types of breast cancer, including lobular carcinoma and inflammatory breast cancers, are more likely to appear without a lump than with one. This article will explain the symptoms to watch out for if you’re worried about having breast cancer without a lump....

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It was the former quarterback’s first start as a wide receiver and he made plays all over the field, finishing the game with two receptions for 78 yards and a touchdown. He also lined up behind center in a wildcat formation and found success there as well, running six times for 62 yards and one of the most impressive touchdowns you’ll see. HAYES: Cardale Jones was heady pick by Meyer | MORE: Week 1 photos | Cheerleaders...

Uncapped teenager Vinicius strung together an impressive run of form at Madrid while Gareth Bale was out with a calf injury in January, earning praise from head coach Santiago Solari. The 18-year-old scored his second LaLiga goal of the season in Sunday’s 3-0 victory over Deportivo Alaves and could feature from the start against Barca in the Copa semi-final first leg at Camp Nou. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) confirmed Sylvinho will take in the match as part of an eight-game schedule in Europe....

Salah, who won the EPL Golden Boot award, is enjoying a tremendous season and is set to feature in this season’s Champions League final against Real Madrid. The forward’s outstanding performance has attracted interest from the LaLiga giants. However, Rivaldo believes the Egypt international can add something to their archrivals. “From the Premier League? Salah - he’s a great player. He is a game changer,” Rivaldo told DailyMail. Salah’s starring role for Liverpool this season has drawn comparisons with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo after guiding the Reds to the Champions League final billed for Kiev on Saturday....

“I was with the American Airlines people, and the guy was checking how many passengers were going to Brazil and started to have an absurd crash, a lot of people canceling their trip because of this false fire,” Gracie said in Portuguese, according to a translation. “That gang of clowns only open their mouths to speak badly about our country,” Gracie continued, referring to Macron. “Of course many will be astonished, they will think I called him a female chicken because his manhood is questionable, but no....

BRASILIA/CURITIBA, Brazil (Reuters) - Brazil’s federal police said they had arrested two people and raided properties on Tuesday over alleged corruption at building firm Queiroz Galvao, widening a sweeping investigation focused on state-run oil company Petroleo Brasileiro SA. “Operation Carwash” was launched two years ago to tackle price fixing, bribery and political kickbacks at Petrobras, as the company is commonly known. It has led to dozens of convictions for bribery and money-laundering, and several top politicians are being investigated....