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With a new coach in place and no major additions to the starting XI, despite a significant departure, Real Madrid would go into a season to begin a managerial switcheroo till they ended where they began, and a fervent will to mend the damage that last season’s inactivity had inflicted. This summer, Real’s imports include Eden Hazard, Eder Militao, Ferland Mendy, Luka Jovic, Rodrygo Goes, and Takefusa Kubo. Two relative unknowns, but four who would either step directly into the starting XI or be given regular game time even if they are to rotate with other players....

In case you didn’t know… Felix started his youth career with Porto before making the move to Benfica’s U17. After advancing through the ranks, he made it into the first team. In the 2018/19 season, the 19-year-old scored 15 goals and racked up 9 assists in 26 appearances. Felix gained further attention and awe after scoring a hat-trick against eventual semi-finalists Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League earlier this year. The result made him become the youngest Portuguese player to score three goals in the Europa League....

“[La Palma] is a safe island where there is life, where pupils go to school, where the baker keeps delivering bread every day,” Raúl Camacho said. According to Camacho, only about 10 percent of the island has been affected by the volcano. “Life is normal in the rest of the island,” he said. Over 6,000 La Palma residents have been forced to evacuate since the volcano began erupting on September 19, and about 946 houses have been destroyed....

Unlike shortness of breath and wheezing, labored breathing is not a medical term and is not listed as a symptom in the International Classification of Diseases (ICD). Rather, it is a term that most people understand to mean “hard to breathe.” This article looks at different symptoms that may be considered labored breathing and the medical conditions that may cause it. It also explains how labored breathing may be diagnosed and treated....

American researchers found that when people are deprived of shut-eye, they have a decreased desire to help others. Helping fellow humans is one of the foundations of civilized society. The study was published in the journal PLoS Biology. But the new study by scientists at the University of California, Berkeley, reveals that a lack of sleep blunts the fundamental human attribute, with real-world consequences. Lack of sleep is known to be associated with an increased risk of heart disease, depression, diabetes, and high blood pressure....

Indeed, only legendary quarterbacks Sammy Baugh and Davey O’Brien — players whose fame extends beyond their school ties, to college football at large — can claim to have a bigger impact with the Horned Frogs. That does nothing to detract from Tomlinson’s legendary four-year career in Fort Worth, where he began a Hall of Fame career at both the college football and professional levels. TCU’s appearance in the 2023 College Football Playoff championship game naturally will resurrect interest in Tomlinson’s college career, which still inspires incredible images of “LT” streaking past opposing defenses....

IN FULL: The 30-man Ballon d’Or shortlist The first Champions League match against Atletico in Madrid has shown that our performances are not yet good enough for the top level. To win the Champions League for the second time we must improve several things. I think that it will be important to find the right balance between feeling relaxed and tense. After a big win against Gladbach this weekend, we made our ambitions clear once again - we want to be leading the Bundesliga, and our aim is a fifth title in a row....

Developed by Gamious, players take control of Meredith, a 40-something career-driven woman who decides to take a break from her day to day and return to her hometown. Filling in for her dad, Meredith becomes a mail carrier, delivering mail to the locals while driving around the peaceful town of Providence Oaks. What Meredith does during her three week stay in the indie game is up to the player as she goes on her short personal journey....

After Friday night’s game at Staples Center, which featured multiple tributes to Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven other people who died in a helicopter crash on Sunday, the Lakers forward was asked about his favorite Kobe memory. Davis instantly pulled out a story that he will never forget. MORE: Damian Lillard pays Kobe the competitor a fitting tribute During an Olympic matchup with Nigeria, coach Mike Krzyzewski called Davis’ number....

“I 100 percent stand behind my wife and how she’s feeling,” Westbrook said when asked about a Twitter thread his wife, Nina Westbrook, posted earlier in the day about the daily harassment she’s been getting. “It’s not just about this year. Right now, she’s reached a point and my family has reached a point where it’s really weighing on them. “It’s very unfortunate just for me personally because this is just a game....

The Lakers have acquired the 35th pick in the 2022 NBA Draft from the Magic, the team announced. Los Angeles will send a future second-round pick to Orlando along with cash to complete the trade. Lakers-Magic trade details Lakers get: 2022 second-round pick (No. 35 overall) Magic gets: Future second-round pick Cash The deal makes sense for the Lakers. Los Angeles has just seven players under contract currently but those seven players are projected to cost nearly $150 million....

Atleti managed to achieve the latter by acquiring the services of 19-year-old Portuguese wonder kid Joao Felix for a club-record fee of €126million. Almost every top club in Europe was keen on signing him, but the fact that Atleti signed him indicates that they are on par with the European giants. Last week, Atletico kick-started their La Liga campaign with a 1-0 win over Getafe. Felix had an impressive debut, where he continually created problems for Getafe’s defense....

The 30-year-old was then escorted off the pitch by his compatriot, Gerard Pique. In case you didn’t know… Diego Simeone’s side travelled to the Camp Nou in a bid to reduce the eight-point gap between them and the leaders, FC Barcelona. The Argentine tactician lined up two strikers, Diego Costa and Antoine Griezmann, upfront in a four-four-two system. Following a steady start to the game, the visitors were dealt a huge blow in the 28th minute of the first half as Diego Costa received a direct red card for being involved in a foul-mouthed outburst with the match official, Jesus Gill....

The report claims people close to Odom have noticed him acting strange, and tried to talk with him about it at his home. Instead, per the report, he rejected them and said he didn’t need any help. MORE: A look back at Odom’s NBA career Via TMZ: Odom had a miraculous recovery following a scare last October where doctors at one point said he had “four hours to live.” The scare was a result of a drug and alcohol binge at a Nevada brothel that left him unconscious....

An adult female sheep is called an ewe, while an adult male sheep is called a ram. Due to their small size, lambs often look a lot like adult goats. However, lambs typically have curly, textured fur while a goat’s fur is smooth and fine. Sheep finish growing their full set of 8 adult teeth around 3 to 4 years old. Sheep’s friendly natures makes them great to raise on your own....

Tottenham winger Lamela, plagued by injuries over recent seasons, has enjoyed a strong start to the current campaign, scoring five goals in as many competitive appearances. That form could see the 26-year-old make his first international appearance since the World Cup qualifying draw with Venezuela in September 2016. Club America goalkeeper Agustin Marchesin and Zenit defender Emanuel Mammana also return to Lionel Scaloni’s 30-man squad, while 20-year-old Matias Zaracho is the only new face....

It was not a brilliant performance by Zidane’s men as it was just a case of Madrid capitalising on their chances and converting them efficiently. Mateo Kovacic opened the scoring for the hosts with the Croatian turning the provider for the second goal as Cristiano Ronaldo doubled Real’s lead with a delightful lob over the keeper. Also read: La Liga 2016/17: Real Madrid 3-0 Real Sociedad, Player Ratings Alvaro Morata confirmed all three points with a late diving header as Madrid got back to winning ways after a disappointing exit from the Copa del Rey....

Real took an early lead through Nacho Fernandez’s quick free-kick which could have possibly been disallowed. Sevilla fought back and could have equalised as Jovetic’s strike smashed against the crossbar. Madrid soon took advantage of the mishap and Cristiano Ronaldo’s easy tap-in made it 2-0 going into half time. Sevilla came out fighting early in the second half and Stevan Jovetic got a well-deserved goal to make it 2-1, swinging the momentum Sevilla’s way....

In case you didn’t know… With 9 goals and 17 assists in all competitions, Eriksen is the heart of Mauricio Pochettino’s midfield. The 27-year-old attacking midfielder has proven himself to be an asset for Tottenham, racking up 48 goals and 60 assists in over 200 Premier League appearances. Eriksen’s ability to find his teammates with pinpoint passes sets him apart in the current Tottenham side. The Danish midfielder is also known for creating spaces at will which makes it easier for Harry Kane and co....

La Liga president Javier Tebas has claimed the technology is too expensive but Larrea says the RFEF are prepared to embrace a change. Real Madrid 6/4 for the title “The intention is to have VAR from the first matchday in La Liga next year,” he told Cadena Ser. “There is technology coming into football and you have to accept it.” Larrea, who has held the top job at the RFEF since Angel Maria Villar was arrested in July as part of an anti-corruption investigation, also suggested changes could be made to the Copa del Rey format....