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So much for a warm Caribbean welcome. When Bill Clinton arrives in Barbados the week after next to meet with Caribbean leaders, his reception will surely be more diplomatic. But throughout the Caribbean, there is a strong undercurrent of resentment against the United States. After years of nourishing democracies in the islands, economic assistance is drying up even as walls of protective tariffs come tumbling down. U.S. economic aid to the Caribbean has fallen by 90 percent, from $226 million in 1985 to $22 million in 1995....

And even if he continues improving all season, he won’t be the Buckeyes starting quarterback in 2015. That title belongs to Braxton Miller. MORE: 5-star studs & duds | 10 worst performances | Bowl projections Ohio State coach Urban Meyer made that clear this week. “Braxton is our quarterback,” he said. “To be fair to Braxton, Big Ten Player of the Year. But it’s good to know we’ve got both of them....

Wyatt also commented on Roman Reigns and revealed who he wants to face next. Below are some of the important highlights from the segment. You can also check out the interview video below. On facing the Undertaker at Wrestlemania, Bray stated that it has been his dream match from early on in his career and not since he got onto the main roster. He also said that their resemblance in characteristics is what draws him and The Undertaker closer....

Mies (Switzerland), Oct 3 (IANS) Brazil and Argentina have been included on the 2014 MotoGP calendar, the sport’s governing body FIM announced. The Nelson Piquet track in Brasilia will stage the championship’s 15th round on September 28 while the Termas de Rio Honda circuit in northern Argentina will host the year’s third race on April 27. It is the first time since 2004 that Brazil has been included on the calendar of motorcycling’s premier competition....

“Brazil aren’t as dependent on Neymar as they were in 2014,” said Manchester City winger Sane. “They are better positioned and have a few new stars, but it still makes a big difference whether Neymar plays or not.” Germany host Brazil in a mouth-watering friendly at Berlin’s Olympic Stadium on Tuesday as part of both teams’ build-up to June’s World Cup in Russia. It will be their first meeting since the Germans stunned Brazil with five goals inside half an hour in a 7-1 romp in the semi-finals of the 2014 World Cup....

India captain Sunil Chhetri has tipped hosts and five-time world champions Brazil to lift the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Sunil will be rooting for current World Cup holders Spain but believes the home nation will go all the way. “I think Brazil is likely to win the World Cup, though my favourite team is (defending champions) Spain. But Brazil have got a very good team, they are playing at home and they know the conditions well, unlike the European teams,” Sunil was quoted saying by PTI....

Brazil have been very poor since winning the Copa America earlier in the year. The Selecao have failed to win any of their last four matches with stalemates coming up against Colombia, Senegal, Nigeria and defeat to Peru. Argentina, on the other hand, have been impressive since the continental competition. The Albiceleste have recorded two wins and two draws in their last four matches. Lionel Scaloni will be buoyed by the return of their captain Lionel Messi after serving his 3-month suspension....

Just when you think you’ve seen it all. This World Cup keeps producing historic moments and we cannot keep up. Brazil, the favourites to win the World Cup, have been eliminated by Belgium in the quarterfinal to set up a clash with France in the Semis. In one of the most intriguing games of the competition, Belgium put Brazil to the sword in the early exchanges of the game. An own-goal and a stunner for Kevin de Bruyne gave Belgium a two-goal lead before Renato Agusto came up with a consolation for Brazil....

So the world was welcomed to the new Maracana. Unfinished in renovation, but full of noise, the ‘mecca’ of football was packed to the rafters. The majority of the fans, the Brazilians, were treated to excellent football from their team. The world for the first time saw the real ability of Neymar, while Lucas Moura was booed by the capacity crowd. Both coaches were animated throughout the game. Brazil’s miserable run of form without wins continued, they have now won only one of their last 8 fixtures....

Belo Horizonte-based club Cruzeiro have made Sandro a priority after an unsuccessful bid for Colombian Gustavo Cuellar, Globoesporte reported on Sunday. Sandro has spent the past 18 months at Queens Park Rangers (QPR), who were relegated to English football’s second tier last May, reports Xinhua. The 26-year-old began his career at Brazil’s Internacional before joining Tottenham in 2010 for 10 million euros. He has been capped 17 times for Brazil, having also represented his country at Under-20 and U-23 level....

Since arriving as an 18-year-old, Marcelo has made a total of 372 appearances in all competitions, while winning three Spanish leagues and two Champions Leagues among other titles, reports Xinhua. “I was very young when I came here and I was a bit apprehensive at the start, but it has been incredible… These 10 years have flown by,” said Marcelo. The Brazilian is now one of the foreign players who has made the most appearances for the club and although he still has a long way to go before he passes fellow Brazilian left back Roberto Carlos’ total of over 500 appearances, he is close to the legendary Alfredo Di Stefano’s 396 games for Madrid....

Fox Sports recruiting writer Evan Daniels reports that ESPN has learned that it’s down to either the Jayhawks and Blue Devils for both players. Jones told USA Today that there will be no curious hat dances or dekes that come from his announcement. “I'm just gonna be straightforward with it,” Jones told USA Today. “I'll have all of my family and school there with me in the gym supporting me and that's the way I wanted it....

United announced on Thursday that the Chile forward had sustained a hamstring problem and, speaking ahead of Saturday’s Premier League match against Southampton, Mourinho told reporters he expects top be without Sanchez for the foreseeable future. “No scans yet but the player is experienced, the player knows what the injury is and also from the top of my experience, the painful scream and the way that the injury happens means I know he is going to be [out] for a long time,” he said....

Breast ultrasounds provide detailed, high-contrast images that help radiologists decide if a lump is solid or fluid-filled. It is an especially helpful tool for women with dense breasts. This article reviews the purpose of a breast ultrasound, advantages, limitations, risks, what to expect, cost, and how results are interpreted. Purpose of Test An ultrasound transmits high-frequency sound waves through breast tissue from a hand-held unit called a transducer. These sound waves bounce off breast tissues and create an “echo....

Many items in Breath of the Wildcan be sold for a high price or be used to upgrade Link’s gear. The elixirs, however, will give him the extra status enhancements that can help him dominate any fight. And the meals can save his life when things go bad quickly. This is why it is important for every player to know the best BOTW recipes for these valuable, edible assets....

The AJC, which obtained the police report of the incident, reported that someone had broken in a window to Markakis’ home and that a safe containing $20,000 cash, an AR-15 rifle, three 9 mm handguns and a Breitling watch was missing on March 29. MORE: Watch ‘ChangeUp,’ a new MLB live whiparound show on DAZN Another gun that was located in a basement bedroom also was reported missing. Officers responded to Markakis’ house after a neighbor noticed someone was in the residence and called police....

The battle, launched by French luxury conglomerate LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, has raged for more than two months. But last week the exchange of fire between Gucci CEO Dominique De Sole and LVMH chairman Bernard Arnault could be heard from Avenue Montaigne to Seventh Avenue. Back in January, Arnault, whose company owns high-fashion brands like Givenchy, Louis Vuitton and Lacroix, spent $1.4 billion to buy 34.4 percent of Gucci, which went from being a nearly bankrupt leather maker to one of fashion’s most successful names after Ford became head designer in 1994....

A few days ago, I received an email with a link from the high school’s head coach. The website, by Major League Baseball, answers a lot of questions regarding youth pitching and gives sound advice for parents and coaches. Check out the site. It’s worth exploring. Some highlights that I found interesting: Pitch counts Most major league pitchers don’t throw more than 115 pitches in a game, so it would be difficult to justify letting a high school pitcher throw that amount....

France coach Didier Deschamps says Brazil should isolate their squad to avoid the suffocating pressure of hosting next year’s FIFA World Cup. Speaking ahead of his team’s international friendly against Brazil at Arena do Gremio Sunday, Deschamps said the perceived luxury of playing at home could be detrimental to Luiz Felipe Scolari’s team. “The advantage is relative because there is a lot of pressure,” said Deschamps, who was part of the France side that defeated Brazil 3-0 to win the 1998 World Cup final on home soil....