Bettman’s testimony was scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. ET in U.S. District Court in New York before Judge Susan Richard Nelson, who ruled in May that Bettman possessed “unique or special knowledge relevant” to the players’ lawsuit. MORE: Bettman lies through his teeth at Cup final | Sens draft pick disses Bettman Nelson’s ruling allowed the plaintiffs’ attorneys the opportunity to first depose other witnesses, including deputy commissioner BIll Daly and director of hockey operations Colin Campbell, as well as one team trainer and a team doctor....

For Gary Steven Robbat, it has been an arduos 2017. Having spent most of the season recovering and working his way back to the team, the midfielder seemed to have earned the trust of head coach, Ulisses Morais. The role at the base of the midfield for Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) were largely handed to Afiq Fazail and Amirulhadi Zainal for big chunks of the season. But since his return, Gary has been the preferred choice in the midfield trio alongside Ignacio ‘Natxo’ Insa and Safiq Rahim....

The poll, which was conducted by the nonpartisan Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC), found 52 percent of likely voters in California saying they approve of the job Newsom is doing as governor, while 43 percent said they disapproved and five percent said they didn’t know. In comparison, a PPIC poll conducted in February 2003 found Davis receiving an approval rating 28 percent lower than Newsom’s, prior to his recall in October 2003....

Though several states allow voters to recall elected officials, only two state governors have ever been removed from office in this fashion. The most recent governor to face this fate was Gray Davis, the former Democratic governor in California whom voters ousted in 2003. The recall campaign targeting Newsom has drawn comparisons to Davis’ recall, but Garry South, the strategist who advised Davis through his successful election in 1998 and reelection in 2002, says the scenarios are entirely different....

The California Restaurant Association (CRA) said in an email to its members on Sunday, shared with several local media outlets: “Late this evening, senior officials in the Newsom administration informed us that the Governor will announce [Monday] that the stay-at-home order will be lifted in all regions of the state. “A formal announcement is expected [Sunday] and we will send you further information as soon as it’s available,” the email added....

Other gay-friendly Massachusetts communities like Northampton and Cambridge are also expecting a wedding boom, but Provincetown has two advantages over most destinations: the cape’s beautiful scenery, and a tolerant atmosphere that ensures same-sex couples won’t be greeted with a sneer at the town clerk’s office. And if traditional marriages are any guide, many newlyweds will be booking return trips as well–to line the pockets of Provincetown’s divorce lawyers.

Gemini and Virgo are both mutable signs, which means that they’re flexible. This flexibility can help them as they work on patience, understanding, and compromise. Compatibility Tip: This isn’t to say that a Gemini-Virgo relationship can’t thrive! With time, these two can form a loyal relationship that lasts. It helps if Virgo doesn’t pressure Gemini to settle down. Gemini can gradually learn to appreciate Virgo’s stabilizing effect on their life....

Milestones such as graduation, starting a new job, going abroad and even family celebrations were either put on hold or fundamentally different. Which probably meant a big birthday, like your 18th or 21st, was spent sitting at home with your parents rather than falling out of a club at 3 a.m. Instead, younger generations, who have never experienced rounds or last orders, turned to technology, with TikTok in particular taking off during the pandemic....

“GM is carrying strong momentum in North America into 2023. We see opportunities to grow our EV market share with nine all-electric models on sale, expand our truck leadership with four new Chevrolet and GMC heavy-duty and midsize pickups, and win new customers with the affordable and stylish 2024 Chevrolet Trax, which is the best entry-level vehicle we’ve ever built,” Steve Carlisle, GM Executive Vice President and President, North America said in a press release....

This article discusses how genital herpes is spread, the transmission risk, and how to reduce the rate of transmission. How Is Genital Herpes Spread? Genital herpes is spread by genital or oral sex with an infected person who might or might not have symptoms. This could include genital contact with: A genital or oral herpes soreFluid from the genitalsSalivaA finger that has touched the virusSharing sex toys with someone who has the virus...

The ESPN analyst used his connections to get a better understanding about what happened Tuesday between IK Enemkpali and Geno Smith. Clark’s basic understanding is the same as what was reported shortly after the incident. MORE: List of NFL free-agent QBs is cringeworthy | Geno Smith’s career not knocked out The story is that Smith owed Enemkpali $600 for a plane ticket. Enemkpali invited Smith to attend his football camp, but the Jets quarterback didn’t attend because of a death....

"Awesome, man. Vick's my guy," Smith said during a fan signing event Saturday in West Virginia. "We needed to find a guy that was legitimately a guy that could come in and play. I think that's what we did. "Mission accomplished." MORE: Jets QB competition a dangerous liaison Vick signed a one-year deal with the Jets on Friday, the same day New York released former starter Mark Sanchez. The Jets hope Vick, who spent the last five seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles, will be able to push Smith during training camp....

Danzer would first earn a cash in the opening event, finishing 22nd in the Accumulator event. He would then final table the 8-game Dealer’s Choice Event, finishing in 6th position. Just a few days later, Danzer would continue to prove his might in mixed games events, winning the 8-game Mixed Event, winning his third World Series of Poker gold bracelet this season. MORE: Devils legend Ken Daneyko transitions into poker | Poker icons star in Discovery Channel poker show | WSOP November Nine set...

At the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, flowers, murals and tributes have been left close to where George Floyd pleaded for his life for nearly nine minutes as Minneapolis police officer Chauvin pressed his knee into his neck. Floyd’s death sparked protest movements across the globe, most notably Black Lives Matter, and became one of the largest cases of civil rights activism in the U.S. since the 1960s....

Haney turned pro at 17 after winning seven National titles. Fighting primarily out of Mexico to start his career, Haney won the WBC Youth lightweight title in 2017. Haney won the interim WBC lightweight title in 2019 against Antonio Moran. Promoted as the champion, Haney has defended the belt four times. His last fight was a unanimous decision win over Joseph Diaz in December. Kambosos made his pro debut in 2013 at age 19....

The admission, made in an interview with ABC 7 on Saturday as the congressman returned home to New York over the weekend, came after Santos had repeatedly denied ever dressing in drag despite evidence to the contrary. Several images and videos showing Santos in drag have recently resurfaced online and have been widely circulated on social media. But the New York congressman claimed he only ever dressed in drag once at a festival in Brazil....

After he was introduced as “the next head coach of Iowa State” by Steve Prohm, Niang stood at center court, flanked by some of his teammates and a sea of fans wearing “Magic lives here” shirts and tried to share his thoughts. MORE: Marcus Paige’s speech makes Roy Williams cry “I was afraid, coming to the game today, because I don’t want to leave this place…” he said, tapering off and burying his mouth in a towel....

The clip, which has garnered more than four million views since its release, was purportedly Smart’s pregame speech ahead of his team’s matchup with the Horned Frogs. His fiery talk is rife with swearing, and he repeatedly encourages his players to go out and “f— up” their opponents. Here’s a link to the full audio of the very NSFW speech. MORE: Bender: Kirby Smart keeps his Bulldogs hungry and focused on winning titles...

“In light of the June 24, 2022, U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization and the July 20, 2022, 11th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling in Sistersong v. Kemp, the Department will recognize any unborn child with a detectable human heartbeat, as defined in O.C.G.A. § 1-2-1, as eligible for the Georgia individual income tax dependent exemption,” the Georgia Department of Revenue said in a statement this week....

Governor Brian Kemp announced the reopening measures Monday, drawing criticism from other lawmakers, including Trump. The president said Wednesday that he told Kemp he disagreed “strongly” with his decision, as it violated the Phase One guidelines. An aspect of the gating criteria that states should satisfy before moving onto any phase of the reopening plan is a downward trajectory of documented cases or positive tests within a 14-day period. In announcing the guidelines, Vice President Mike Pence said a downward trajectory in cases over a 14-day period of time ensures states have the proper capacity in their healthcare facilities....