Photos of the UGA fan playing the SEC Championship game on the back of his yellow hummer appeared on Twitter Wednesday. MORE: Arkansas hires SMU’s Chad Morris as head coach He apparently did not make it too far before getting pulled over: Can you imagine what he’ll do if Georgia wins the national title — Maybe rent a semi-trailer truck with the game playing on the side? We’ll have to wait and see....
Gabriel Sterling, the voting implementation manager for the Georgia secretary of state’s office, gained national attention for his impassioned words against the president, who continues to claim the election was “rigged” because of widespread voter fraud. Georgia has been one of the focuses of Trump’s anger, after his significant early lead was overtaken by Joe Biden when mail-in ballots were counted. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Sterling told reporters he would “do my best to keep it together” before detailing incidents of violence, death threats and harassment which he blames Trump and other GOP figures for....
The sophomore was third on the team in tackles last season despite missing two games. He had 66 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, an interception, five pass breakups and recovered a team-best three fumbles. MORE: Hayes on Saban’s role in rule proposal | Top 10 all-time Tide players He was reportedly going to be suspended for the Bulldogs’ first three games of the 2014 season for a violation of team rules....
Trump indicated on Wednesday that he would not sign the $900 billion stimulus bill if the amount of direct payments were not increased from $600 to $2,000. Loeffler and Perdue had used the passage of the bill as a campaign talking point. Despite his continued attacks on the “measly $600” stimulus checks, Trump signed the bill as written on Sunday. The House passed the $2,000 stimulus checks on Monday. Georgia’s Democratic senate candidates have pointed out the reluctance of their Republican opponents in supporting the higher payments....
But the new legislation, championed by state Republicans, doesn’t just target Georgia voters. It also applies to local county election workers. It will forbid those workers from taking breaks while counting ballots and strip the secretary of state of some of his authority. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger became a main target in voting restriction efforts in Georgia after he refused to help former President Donald Trump overturn the results of the 2020 election....
The picture of the uniform, fitted with two iron crosses and the Nazi swastika, appeared on the Bundeswehr’s official Instagram account on Tuesday, prompting backlash from a number of users. It was labeled with “retro” in bright colours and was intended to highlight the use of fashion in crafting military dress, but most deemed the post inappropriate given the historic associations of the garb with Hitler and the Holocaust....
On Monday, the dog’s owner, under the username brandonandstorm2, shared a video of Storm admiring his costume in the toilet mirror, with a caption that said: “Spooky season is near!” Storm is already quite famous on social media, in fact, his joint account with his owner Brandon has over 430,700 followers and 25 million likes. German shepherds are very popular dogs in the United States. In fact, according to the American Kennel Club (AKC) they were the fourth most popular dog breed in the country in 2021, down from third place in 2020 and second place in 2019....
Goals in second-half stoppage time from Kim Young-gwon and Son Heung-min earned Shin’s side three points as they dragged the world champions out of the competition along with them - Germany’s first elimination in the opening round for 80 years. Germany had 28 shots at goal in the match but only six on target, while Korea scored from two of their five accurate attempts, and Shin anticipated mistakes being made by Joachim Low’s side....
Ahead of a March 3 deadline, they were the only nations to formally announce an interest in holding the tournament. The two countries’ federations must now produce a dossier on their bid by April 2018, with UEFA selecting a winner in September of the same year. ‘Idolise Kante, not Messi or Ronaldo’ “It’s clear that there will be two strong bids for UEFA’s showcase national team competition, and it will be a tough decision to make,” said UEFA general secretary Theodore Theodoridis....
The rules apply to both vaccinated and unvaccinated citizens. Under the new restrictions, private gatherings will be capped at 10 people, nightclubs will be required to close, and sports matches will have to proceed without in-person audiences. The decision came after Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Germany’s 16 state governors met Tuesday to discuss the measures. “This is no longer the time for parties and social evenings in big groups,” Scholz said at a press conference....
Xabi Alonso announces retirement The 35-year-old enjoyed a five-season stint alongside Gerrard at Anfield, before leaving for Real Madrid in 2009, and was part of the 2004-05 Reds team which won the Champions League. Gerrard, who also retired from professional football in November 2016, was quick to take to social media to congratulate the Spaniard on his illustrious career. “Xavi you are pure quality,” Gerrard posted on Instagram. “A class act on the pitch and a gentlemen off it....
As Goal revealed in November, the 36-year-old held advanced talks with the Reds over helping shape their future generation as he takes steps towards management. The positive discussions had preceded his retirement announcement, and following his decision to call time on a celebrated playing career, it became apparent Kirkby would be the setting for his new chapter despite several other offers. Gerrard, who has been working towards his UEFA ‘A’ licence, will begin his duties in February....
In the fourth inning against Toronto, he signaled the athletic trainer and manager Aaron Boone to the mound. The 31-year-old appeared to be flexing his right hand a bit before exiting to the trainer’s room. The specifics of the issue remain unclear, though the Yankees later described the injury as left hamstring tightness. MORE: Solid MLB rookie class means AL, NL Rookie of the Year races are still wide open...
However, it might not provide as much protection for you due to your immune disease—so avoiding exposure is important, even after you get vaccinated. And live forms of the vaccine are not recommended if you have the flu. As always, check with your practitioner before getting the vaccine. Does the Flu Shot Cause Lupus Flares? Lupus is an autoimmune disease characterized by excess inflammation and autoimmune attacks (your immune system attacks your own body)....
WrestleMania 34 This year’s “Showcase of the Immortals” is a stacked show and one of the better lineups on paper over the past decade. Right now, 13 matches are slated for the show including nine championship matches. (We’ll have live coverage of WrestleMania as it’s happening Sunday night here on Sporting News beginning at 5:00 p.m. ET for the kickoff show and the main card at 7:00p ET. You can also get more coverage by following us on Twitter @SN_wrestling....
WrestleMania updates Daniel Bryan is officially booked for WrestleMania 34. Bryan will return to the ring on the big stage, announcing on “SmackDown Live” that he will team with Shane McMahon against Kevin Owens and Sami. There is an added stipulation: if Bryan and McMahon win, Owens and Zayn are fired from the brand. MORE: Ronda Rousey has awkward exchange on ESPN Radio One question — will McMahon be good to go?...
According to a recent study published in BMJ, people who recover from COVID-19 have an increased risk of developing a variety of mental health outcomes, such as mood disorders, substance use disorders, and neurocognitive disorders, within one year after the acute infection. The study confirms what healthcare professionals have been observing in practice for the past two years, experts said. With more people getting infected every day, it’s necessary for mental health services to be more available and accessible to everyone....
In Tokyo, bureaucrats see Kimura’s town and hundreds of others like it as a drain on Japan’s national coffers, and are laying plans to legislate the majority of them out of existence. Hamamasu will likely merge with two neighboring towns, the furthest some 60 kilometers away. “Year by year, allocations from the central government are declining because of the bad economy,” Kimura says. “We’re now at a point where it’s difficult to provide adequate services....
The two players have been major doubts for the fixture since pulling out of training on Wednesday over injury concerns. Coach James Kwesi Appiah had hoped for a quick recovery as he seeks to end the disappointing qualifying campaign on a high. “Tests have revealed that Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan won’t play in Sunday’s World Cup qualifier against Egypt,” the GFA announced via their official Twitter account. “Team doctor says scans show Gyan suffered at thigh strain following his injury in Black Stars training two days ago....
