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The city became the country’s latest scene of racial unrest after cellphone footage emerged Sunday of police appearing to shoot 29-year-old Jacob Blake several times in the back. Anger over the shooting, which left Blake hospitalized in serious condition and possibly paralyzed, drew condemnation from Governor Tony Evers and sparked back-to-back nights of confrontations between law enforcement and increasingly destructive demonstrations. On Monday evening, video emerged of local police and the National Guard engaging with rioters as they burned and looted stores, prompting one observer to tell them to cease destroying local businesses in a now-viral video....

Goss became the second female to score in a major college football game with her extra point in Kent State’s 45-13 win over Delaware State. MORE: Saturday’s top players | Week 2 review | Best photos from Saturday “I was a little disappointed I didn’t make a better kick,” Goss told The Associated Press. “I was sure it was going right, but it did go through. I’ll probably beat myself up for that for a little while, but it was awesome....

Japanese Kento Momota was crowned champion in the $300,000 Singapore Open Superseries badminton men’s singles event on Sunday, winning his first Superseries final. The Japanese World No.10 beat Hong Kong’s Hu Yun (No. 13) 21-17, 16-21, 21-15 in a match that lasted almost 80 minutes at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. This makes the 20-year-old the first shuttler in Japanese history to win a men’s singles title at a Superseries event....

Freshman brothers Andrew and Aaron have taken their share of criticism this season — as with almost all criticism, some has been warranted and some has been excessive — but they rose to the occasion in Kentucky's biggest game of the year. Aaron, the shooting guard, had seven points in those first 10-plus minutes. Andrew, the point guard, also had seven points. "This team and what people said about this team, all we have done all year is continue to get better," Kentucky coach John Calipari said after the game....

It didn’t matter to Nyquist, the 2016 favorite and winner of the “Run for the Roses,” who claimed the win in front of a crowd of 167,227 fans, the second-largest crowd in derby history, behind 2015’s record turnout. MORE: Full Derby results | Best Derby horse names since 2000 Here’s what you need to know about Nyquist: He’s never been beaten Nyquist is the eighth unbeaten Kentucky Derby winner of all time, and the first to own an 8-0 record since Majestic Prince in 1969....

After Monk scored 23 points and hit 7 of 11 from 3-point range in a 69-48 victory over Michigan State, on a day when his performance at shootaround indicated he should play well, Calipari said it was a lesson for both guards to see how great work habits can pay off with a great performance. “Getting him and De’Aaron to not be casual — they think they’re getting ready for an AAU game,” Calipari said....

The fastest female half-marathoner in history, Florence Kiplagat has trained her guns on clinching the elusive London Marathon title on April 26 on her third attempt. Florence, who finished second at London last year, on Tuesday said she fears running the full distance because she is still young compared to others such as two-time world champion Edna Kiplagat, reports Xinhua. ‘Fastest Florence’ lost to Edna last year at London....

The Blasters were playing their second game at home but failed to take an advantage. Their opening match against ATK had also ended in a 0-0 draw. Former Manchester United star Dimitar Berbatov lasted the full 90 minutes again and had an acrobatic effort go waste at the near post but the best chance for the Blasters fell to CK Vineeth after Canadian Iain Hume dug out a cross to pick him from the right wing....

Pogba retained his place in a team featuring five changes from the XI thrashed 4-0 at Everton on Sunday in the Premier League. Ahead of Wednesday’s clash with title-chasing Manchester City at Old Trafford, Pogba told Sky Sports in a pre-recorded interview that United had to show fighting spirit after a run of six defeats in eight matches across all competitions. “I wouldn’t believe a word he says, there’s no meaning to it,” said Keane, responding in his role as a pundit for the UK broadcaster....

The Australians romped to an emphatic 10-wicket victory early on the fifth day in Brisbane after breaking free of an attritional opening three days, leaving questions for the tourists over the remaining four Tests. England’s inability to capitalise on a strong start in the first innings – where they crashed from 246 for four to 302 all out – and a below-par 195 in the second innings cost them any winning chance in Brisbane....

Soccer officials and players who bother checking out the new code of ethics governing their conduct will find the word “corruption” missing. They also will discover how to avoid being banned for paying and receiving bribes. Corruption was scrubbed as an official misdemeanor during secret meetings where executives executed the first overhaul of the code since a wave of scandals left soccer’s governing body “clinically dead” by 2015. That was the hyperbole used by Gianni Infantino during a speech at the World Cup in June boasting of his own apparent achievements cleaning up FIFA....

There were no goals in the first half but the visitors took the lead courtesy of the Senegal international in the 57th minute. Joao Moutinho cushioned header from Jorge’s cross found Balde in the box, and the striker took a touch before firing low pass Benoit Costil in the Navy-and-Whites goal. Thomas Lemar doubled the lead for the Stade Louis outfit eight minutes later with a superb solo effort. After picking up the ball on the right, he danced past three defenders before finishing between the legs of Costil....

Fernandes has been tipped to join United throughout the transfer window and talk of a switch to Old Trafford has gathered pace with the Premier League season on the horizon. The Sporting captain appeared to be in tears following Sunday’s 2-1 friendly loss to Valencia in Lisbon, prompting talk of an imminent departure. Asked about Fernandes – who was in the starting line-up – Keizer told reporters post-match: “We’ll see if we can keep our players and then we’ll see what we do....

When it comes to coordinator of the year candidates in 2019, the Cowboys’ 30-year-old elevated quarterbacks coach belongs at the top of the list among new play-callers. After their scoring offense failed to reach its potential under Scott Linehan, the Cowboys needed to make a change. Dallas finished No. 17 and No. 22 in points scored over the last two seasons, respectively. In 2019, the team should be closer to a top-five unit....

A judge was asked by the company, based in Battle Creek, Michigan, to order the Omaha chapter of the Bakery, Confectionary, Tobacco Workers, and Grain Millers International Union to stop interfering with its business while workers picket outside of the plant. Along with those striking in Omaha, workers at Kellogg’s three other U.S. cereal plants have been on strike since Oct. 5. “We respect the right of employees to lawfully communicate their position in this matter....

The years of stockpiling assets in order to land Anthony Davis were all for naught. Boston was forced to prepare for life without Kyrie Irving and Al Horford. Dreams of running the Eastern Conference for the next decade had been destroyed. NBA FREE AGENCY TRACKER: List of signings, best available players But Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge refused to stay down. He quickly shifted his focus to Kemba Walker, an All-Star point guard who significantly softens the blow of losing two key starters and keeps the Celtics in the East conversation....

Of course he would! The man of the hour, a man of principle and thought, Ken Bone told Sporting News he would trade all of this away for another World Series championship. “We already have 11 (World Championships) but yes. Yes I would,” said Bone. MORE: Matt Holiday leaves inspiring legacy in St. Louis Bone’s use of the word “we” is not by accident. The family relationship with the Cardinals and Cardinals fans runs deep....

With the COVID-19 pandemic leading to increased screen time—from binge-watching Netflix shows to scrolling through TikTok, Instagram and Twitter—more people are experiencing dry eye, though not necessarily treating it. And with the imminent arrival of Dry Eye Disease Awareness Month in July, Jeong—himself a qualified M.D. who remains a licensed physician in California—has revealed that he only recently sought treatment after decades of symptoms. “I’ve suffered from dry eyes, whether it be in a hospital setting, or a film or TV production setting,” The Masked Singer panelist Jeong said in an interview with Newsweek....

It is more than likely that players will find their character in need of first aid equipment quite often in Kenshi’s world. Figuring out this mechanic, however, can be a bit of a challenge, particularly for those who are new to the game. Thankfully, anyone looking to find their way to better health can do so with the help of this guide. RELATED: Games To Play If You Liked They Are Billions...