Caf’s initial 30-man list for the African Player of the Year flagship prize announced weeks ago included Black Stars midfielder Thomas Teye Partey, but the Atletico Madrid man has failed to make the pruned list of 10. Ghana under-17 skipper Eric Ayiah, on the other hand, has been shortlisted for the Youth Player of the Year accolade. The Charity Stars prodigy looks to have been rewarded for his good showing at the Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations and the World Cup earlier this year....

The U.S. national team deployed a unique starting lineup against Nigeria on June 7 that worked well together and showed great promise against the defending African champions. Now Jurgen Klinsmann will see if that same lineup can beat the team that has eliminated the Americans from the past two World Cups. Alejandro Bedoya and Kyle Beckerman have been called on to start for the U.S. against Ghana on Monday, making up one-half of the American midfield, joining Michael Bradley and Jermaine Jones....

The British socialite faces charges that she groomed girls for pedophile Jeffrey Epstein to abuse in a trial due to start in July. She denies the charges. Maxwell was first denied bail over the summer when prosecutors told the Manhattan Federal Court she was a flight risk. She made a renewed plea to be released from the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, which was denied by Judge Alison Nathan just after Christmas....

During his first broadcast interview in 30 years, Ian Maxwell, Ghislaine’s brother, spoke Wednesday to Mishal Husain on BBC Radio 4’s Today and pleaded for his sister’s release. It came after a judge refused to release Ghislaine on $28.5 million bail in December, saying that she poses a flight risk. Ian Maxwell then went on to describe his sister’s conditions at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, noting that “Ghislaine has been in prison now for nearly 250 days and counting....

The trial in New York, which is expected to last six weeks, is being overseen by U.S. District Judge Alison J. Nathan. Prosecutors are expected to call three other accusers in the trial against Maxwell, 59, a longtime associate of Epstein who faces six counts of sex trafficking. Maxwell has maintained her innocence in the case and has pleaded not guilty to all counts. The first week of the trial concluded with the prosecution calling its first nine witnesses, and the first of four alleged victims slated to testify against Maxwell....

Antetokounmpo went down in the third quarter of the Eastern Conference finals contest after attempting to block a Clint Capela dunk at the rim. He landed awkwardly on his left leg and appeared to be in considerable pain as he hit the floor. MORE: Trae Young injury update: Hawks star ruled out of Game 4 The two-time NBA MVP remained on the court for several minutes before eventually making his way back to the locker room....

The incident took place at Kampung Pasir Lutong in the Miri Division of Sarawak, Malaysia. The Miri District Operations Control Center was called to the scene by the mother of the family at 11:09 p.m. local time. Half an hour later, four members of the defense force arrived at the house and were directed to the intruder, which was hiding under a box in the kitchen, APM Miri Officer Mirwan Shah Bin Masri told Newsweek....

The bear was killed at around 4 pm on October 14, the Alberta Fish and Wildlife Enforcement said in a statement. The person who shot the animal drove up, then left at high speed in a different direction, officials said. In 2021, it was estimated that the Alberta grizzly bear population stood at between 856 and 973. The population used to be more widespread across the Canadian province, but in recent years their numbers have dropped significantly....

The crater, which is 164 feet deep, was discovered by a film crew that was flying over the Yamal peninsula on an unrelated assignment. Following the find, the site was visited by scientists who are now studying the crater to understand how it was formed. The presence of these enormous craters came into focus in 2014 when a 130-foot-wide crater was found in this remote region. After studying the site, scientists came to the conclusion it likely formed through an enormous explosion caused by the build-up of methane beneath—a process known as cryovolcanism....

The viral video, which can be seen above, was posted to social media over the weekend. In the footage, a large wave can be seen crashing over a set of condos as onlookers watched near their homes and in the street. Malika Dudley, a meteorologist for local news station KITV 4 in Honolulu shared the video on Twitter and wrote, “Unreal footage of waves crashing OVER the Keauhou Kona Surf & Racquet club....

Rodon gave up five runs on two homers through his six-inning outing, and he didn’t hide his emotions throughout the game. It was clear that Rodon was frustrated as early as the second inning. After allowing a two-run homer to Sergio Alcantara during the frame, the San Francisco starter came to the dugout and took out his rage on a nearby water bottle. That wasn’t the only mini-tantrum that Rodon threw during the contest....

The Giants announced that offensive coordinator Jason Garrett has tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19), putting him out of Sunday night’s game vs. the Browns. This, of course, opens the door for a tremendously intriguing storyline: The Freddie Kitchens Revenge Game. MORE: NFL picks, predictions for Week 15 Kitchens is currently the tight ends coach for the Giants, his first year with the team after flaming out as head coach for the Browns....

Beckham’s coach (Ben McAdoo) and his quarterback (Eli Manning) spoke out Monday against their teammate. McAdoo’s comments came via a conference call with the media where he said, “We need to keep our focus on the ballgame,” when asked whether he’s OK with Beckham’s moment with the net. MORE: Best images from Week 6 Asked to clarify, McAdoo added: “We, as a team, need to focus on the ballgame.”...

They somehow became even more disappointing during their 31-21 loss to the previously winless 49ers. The good news for New York … kind of: It’s one step closer to the first pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. Considering events of the last couple weeks, the Giants suddenly are the team more likely to draft a quarterback in April. The 49ers are set with Jimmy Garoppolo, who reportedly won’t start for San Francisco until Week 12 against Seattle....

While the Cowboys will debut with Elliott and quarterback Dak Prescott working with a new offensive coordinator, Kellen Moore, the Giants counter with Saquon Barkley in the backfield and Eli Manning remaining Prescott’s counterpart over rookie first-round pick Daniel Jones — for now. Both teams finished hot last season. While Jason Garrett is hoping keep up his success, Pat Shurmur has his work cut out for him with a rebuilding team....

Forget that it’s an even year. Look at the standings. The Giants sit atop the National League West with a 35-25 record and a three-game lead over the Dodgers. The Red Sox are just a half-game out of first in the American League East, chasing the Orioles. Using a mix of current records and rest-of-season projections, Fangraphs predicts the Giants and Red Sox will both end the season as division winners, with identical 91-71 records....

As supermodel Hadid, 27, showcased the esteemed Italian fashion house’s latest designs, model and actress Morrone, 25, was photographed among the VIPs in one of the coveted front row seats. The sighting caused a stir, as Hadid is widely reported to have embarked on a romance with 47-year-old actor DiCaprio, whose relationship with Morrone was confirmed to have come to an end in August, after four years together. “They are fully seeing each other,” Entertainment Tonight quoted an unnamed source saying of the pair, while another stated: “Gigi and Leo are the real deal....

The Atletico Madrid defender is not looking to force a way out of the Spanish capital, but concedes that he would like to test himself in England. He has just 12 months remaining on his current contract and a £39.5 million release clause in his current deal. Torres signs new deal with Atletico Interest has been reported from Old Trafford and Anfield in the recent past, while Arsenal were said to be contemplating a move in the summer of 2016....

On Friday 13, October 2017, Mia Wilkinson from Australia spent the morning playing with her cousins, but complained of a stomach ache in the afternoon. A few hours later, around dinner time, she vomited. She also had diarrhea overnight. Mia’s mother Amy Wilkinson told Australia’s Sunday Night: “About 5 p.m. she threw up. “So okay, looks like [gastric flu], we’ve seen this before so let’s not worry about dinner, put her to bed....

Your nose, throat, and airway are coated with mucous membranes, the body’s natural barriers, which detect, identify, and eliminate these irritants and microorganisms. Reactions like coughing or sneezing are the body’s natural way of propelling bad things out. Since there are so many particles in the air you breathe, it can be difficult to trace the culprit when it comes to respiratory symptoms like a cough. Instead, you must rely on other symptoms and tests to tell the difference....