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M-League organiser Football Malaysia LLP (FMLLP) has announced that beginning in 2018 it will control the presence of player agents in the Malaysian domestic competitions. The body made the announcement on Wednesday through social media, citing the need to stem the signing of subpar foreign players who are represented by these agents. “The presence of sub par import players that do not meet the expectations and aspirations of Malaysian League stakeholders, including the teams and fans, coupled with continuous injury problems, is an area of grave concern for Football Malaysia LLP....

KIDS’ BOOKS A Tiny Troublemaker Penelope Jane is a very tiny fairy (“tall as an eyelash”) who lives in Carrie’s top right dresser drawer. She’s French (her favorite food is the croissant), and when she wreaks havoc in Carrie’s kindergarten classroom, she finds a way to be heroic to make up for her naughtiness. “Penelope Jane: A Fairy’s Tale”–with charming illus-trations by G. Brian Karas–is the first children’s book from singer-songwriter Roseanne Cash, and it comes with a bonus CD....

The guy does things on a tennis court no one else has — or can. Just search his name on YouTube and watch any of many video clips showcasing his speed and agility; start with the parallel-to-the-ground, a-few-feet-in-the-air dive at this year’s French Open. He sips soda during breaks in his matches, raising the can in a toast to his agent. He is currently without any coach at all, in an era when some players have two....

One way to fill a god’s enormous shoes is to get collagen injections in your feet. But that’s not covered by health insurance, even for top executives. That leaves two options–to promise to continue your predecessor’s long winning streak, or to establish several degrees of separation from the old boss and tell shareholders to reduce their expectations. Palmisano, who was anointed in January and took office in March, warned in April that IBM’s glory days were over....

Certain foods, particularly those rich in carbohydrates, can cause blood sugars to rise quickly. This can make you feel sluggish, cause high blood sugar, and even make you gain weight. You may even be surprised to realize that some of the foods you consider healthy are on this list because of their high carb content, lack of fiber, and generally limited nutritional value. Here’s a look at a few of them and why they should be avoided or eaten in moderation if you have diabetes....

Most retailers are reacting to the crisis by trying to curb expenses. Almost all have reduced the number of people they sent to the shows this year. Bloomingdale’s and other major stores cut back their Paris buying teams by about 20 percent. Few retailers say they will increase their fashion budgets this year, though many are hoping to keep them at the same level as last year. With the lower dollar and higher prices, however, the same amount of money will buy much less this time around, and most stores will have fewer pieces for sale....

As he stormed toward the front in the closing laps of Thursday’s Can-Am Duels qualifying race, it appeared Johnson would finish in the top five or even win — and perhaps start alongside teammate Dale Earnhardt Jr. in the season-opening NASCAR Sprint Cup points race. MORE: Daytona 500 starting lineup | Dale Earnhardt Jr. is race favorite Then things went horribly wrong. Johnson crashed on the final lap, destroying his car....

A couple of years ago, Austen gave Fowler the greatest gift a novelist can ask for: inspiration. She spotted a sign for a Jane Austen book club in a bookstore and briefly thought it was an ad for a new novel with that title, one that would be “exactly for me.” When she realized her mistake, she decided to write the book she wanted so much to read. The plot revolves around six residents of California’s Central Valley (where Fowler lives), who decide to read an Austen novel every month from spring to autumn....

Gender dysphoria (GD) is psychological distress “that results from an incongruence between one’s sex assigned at birth and one’s gender identity,” according to the American Psychiatric Association. In many individuals, GD can cause severe discomfort, anxiety, and depression, among other mental health conditions. For Mahogany Phillips, a 52-year-old transgender person living in Brooklyn, New York, GD started when she was a young child. Phillips was a male model in South Africa before she transitioned....

The Lakers and the Knicks — worth $2.6 billion and $2.5 billion, respectively — head the list for 2015, but the league as a whole is booming financially. MORE: Deveney: Knicks should call up elder Antetokounmpo | Wale and Kanye tabbed for Wizards uniform design? According to Forbes, the average NBA team is now worth $1.1 billion, an increase of 74 percent from last year’s valuation and the biggest one-year gain since Forbes began valuing teams in 1998....

Jerry Ford (up) The last of the straightforward straight shooters. Try to picture a prez now who’s liked by everyone. G. W. Bush (down) Think that mourning a former GOP prez would be welcome break from woes? That would be a “big mistake.” Betty Ford (up) First modern First Lady is a national survivor once again. And once again handles it with class. Nixon (equal) Now we learn that Tricky Dick and Steady Jerry were lifelong friends....

The recall applies to the Ford Flex, Taurus police car, Taurus SHO and Lincoln MKT vehicles from 2013 through 2018 model years. Most of the recalled cars and SUVs are in North America. If the suspension moves a lot, the rear toe links can fracture. Toe links keep the rear suspension stable and the tires on the pavement. Ford says it is not aware of any accidents or injuries due to the faulty suspension....

Because of that, and because the Pirates’ rotation can use a boost in general, there has been talk in Pittsburgh about trading for Cole Hamels. The allure of having a Cole-and-Cole tandem with Hamels and Gerrit Cole is obvious, but also fantastical. With a salary of $23.5 million for each of the next three years, plus a $20 million option for his age-35 season in 2019, adding Hamels to a team with an $86 million payroll, while giving up prospects to do it, just doesn’t pass the reality test....

World, meet “Hillary4U&Me.” Upon first seeing the pro-Clinton clip–to call it a “music video” would suggest that the years 1982-2008 never happened–I wondered whether it was part of a sadistic plot on the part of the Obama campaign to convince the few remaining sentient beings who believe Clinton is “cool” that she is, in fact, not. But alas–this is user-generated content. The ceaseless, maniacally delighted dancing; the grinning Asian flautist; the lyric “The world is getting hot / But our global warming plan is not;” and the song itself, which sounds sort of like a commercial jingle for a used futon store circa 1979, only less catchy–all of it is the brainchild of a real live Hillary supporter named Gene Wang, a 50-year-old entrepreneur from Palo Alto, Calif....

Vilanova had a recurring tumor in a saliva gland and was admitted to a hospital in Barcelona last week. The team announced his death on its website. As Guardiola's assistant, Vilanova provided the tactical know-how that helped the coach build one of the best teams in the history of the sport, winning two Champions League titles. Barcelona star Lionel Messi called the death a "moment of profound pain for Vilanova's family, and also for Barcelona and its fans....

Andrew Smith is headed home after a successful bone marrow transplant Nov. 6, according to the Indianapolis Star. MORE: Photos from 2010 Butler-Duke national title game Smith’s wife, Samantha, posted the news Monday on Twitter and Facebook. “It’s been 33 long days in the hospital, but we finally get to go home today! Praise the Lord & prayers for a smooth & safe transition home!” she wrote. Smith, 25, has been fighting cancer for two years....

A jury took only two hours to clear McNary of the three charges of rape, criminal confinement and battery. According to defense attorney Jessie Cook (via the Indianapolis Star), there was “overwhelming reasonable doubt” about the alleged victim’s accusations. MORE: The NFL’s recent history of domestic violence charges McNary, who had denied the charges from the beginning, said the entire experience was “traumatic” and “tragic.” He took the stand in his defense Wednesday and said the acts between the two were consensual....

The Department of Justice (DOJ) released a statement on Wednesday stating that Gillum, 42, and Sharon Janet Lettman-Hicks, 53, were both charged with 19 counts of wire fraud between 2016 and 2019. Gillum was also charged with making false statements to the FBI. In a statement following the indictment, Gillum wrote, “I have spent the last 20 years of my life in public service and continue to fight for the people....

“Today, I want to thank my trainers and teammates,” Gagne said in a release. “You inspired me to surpass myself. You made me understand that you need more than talent; it takes sacrifice and discipline and you need to work harder than your rivals. I also wish to thank my fans. Every evening, you energized me and inspired me to perform.” MORE: The top rated players of NHL 16 | ‘NHL 16’ rookies try to guess their ratings...