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“We’re more than fine,” Krzyzewski said after Friday’s win against Venezuela. “It’s an unbelievable honor to represent your country, and we’re excited about going to a great country. “I’ve always felt Brazil is a fantastic country. Rio is one of the most beautiful cities in South America.” MORE: Who could give Team USA the biggest challenge in Rio? Krzyzewski wasn’t alone in this analysis of the host of the 2016 Summer Games....

The Duke men’s basketball coach is not a fan of House Bill 2, the law which ultimately cost his team a game against Albany in the upcoming basketball season. MORE: Athletes’ social issues demonstrations “It’s an embarrassing bill," Krzyzewski told USA Today Sports during a USA Basketball media session Wednesday. “That’s all I’m going to say about it.” HB2 prohibits individuals from using restrooms that do not match the gender on their birth certificate....

On Tuesday, the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) released a statement urging the Democrat to reconsider his opposition to the legislation, a cornerstone of President Joe Biden’s domestic agenda. A prominent coal miner union with strong ties to the senator, the UMWA cited provisions in the bill that would benefit miners. “We urge Senator Manchin to revisit his opposition to this legislation and work with his colleagues to pass something that will help keep coal miners working, and have a meaningful impact on our members, their families, and their communities,” the statement reads....

The two companies said they are to leave the Plastics Industry Association as they seek to dramatically reduce single-use plastics in their products and packaging. The move follows pressure from environmental group Greenpeace, which has urged all companies to reduce their plastic footprint and eventually eliminate single-use plastics. The Plastics Industry Association has previously lobbied for states to prohibit banning plastic bag usage and imposing restrictions on other plastics across the country....

The 15-year-old lit up the All England Club with a run to the fourth round, beating Venus Williams before losing to eventual champion Simona Halep. There are limits to the number of tournaments Gauff can enter due to her age, yet she has been granted a spot at Flushing Meadows. Gauff last year won the girls’ doubles at the US Open alongside Caty McNally, who has also been given a wildcard....

Gauff, playing in her first-ever grand slam tournament, moves on to the round of 16 to face No. 7 seed Simona Halep of Romania. They will face off at 5 a.m. ET on Monday. The court — whether Court 1 or Center Court — will be determined later. Halep won last year’s French Open. Gauff’s win over Hercog on Friday was not easy by any stretch of the imagination. Hercog dominated the first set, winning the final four after falling behind 3-2....

The streamer’s real name is Nick Wagner, and he has had a difficult time of late. Towards the end of September, Wagnificent was banned by Activision, with rumors of him being caught using ‘EngineOwning’ cheats. However, the ban was later overturned after the streamer posted the following on Twitter. This was in addition to the support that he got from multiple content creators like Symfuhny and Esports commentator Clint Evans....

The Hellfire Knight DLC adds new weapons, Blood Veils, character creation items, and alternate costumes for the player’s companion, which can be obtained by exploring The Fiery Oblivion, a new location that has opened up in the Depths. In addition, the DLC introduces a new side story that ends in a boss battle with the titular Hellfire Knight for players to sink their teeth into. New blood codes will also become available, which allow players to use Gifts that recreate the abilities of the Hellfire Knight....

Players must know that the minimum reward of 25 free spins refers to the “Minimum Free Spin Rewards,” a gift given to new players who click on the rewards link. By clicking on the Twitter link, an experienced player (level 175 and up) will receive more than 200 free spins, depending upon their in-game progress. Obtain free spin rewards in Coin Master (February 22) The free spin reward for today can be found in the tweet given below, and players can claim the free spins by clicking on the tweet and following the redeem instructions....

It was regarded as one of the best fights that year and certainly a perfect way to close out the PPV part of 2019 for the UFC. It’s no secret that Colby Covington’s antics have landed him in hot water, whether it was with Dana White, his fellow American Top Team members, or the staff. In an interview with BJPENN.com Radio, he said that he has the utmost respect for Dan Lambert, but felt that the ‘No trash talk’ rule implemented by him in ATT was the last straw:...

Cole Beasley has been the NFL’s most outspoken critic of vaccination around the league, and on Wednesday, he further tried explaining his stance on vaccination. Beasley blames someone — it’s unclear who, exactly — of withholding information from players in order for the player to get a vaccine. Beasley’s statement in full: MORE: The NFL is taking a hard stance on players who don’t vaccinate With regard to our overall safety, we have to know we are armed with full knowledge and understanding that those who are in position to help us will always do that based on our individual situation....

The San Diego native pitched in the MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday at Petco Park despite receiving eight stitches in his chin after he tripped coming out of the bathroom in his hotel room at 5 a.m., according to Fox Sports. MORE: Best photos from the All-Star Game “Now I can sleep,” Hamels said. Hamels has had an excellent season for the Rangers, and he pitched a scoreless third inning Tuesday with two hits allowed and one strikeout....

The former Juventus boss arrived in England last summer with a reputation as one of the finest coaching minds around, but questions were inevitably asked of his ability to reproduce the successes of his past in new surroundings. Ballack hails Conte and Costa A slow start to his Blues reign heightened the focus on a man renowned for his passion and man-management. Conte, though, has shown that he boasts the tactical nous to work his way through a challenge, with a switch to his favoured 3-4-3 system delivering handsome rewards....

Cowherd’s departure is the latest in a line out of Bristol that includes Bill Simmons and Keith Olbermann. MORE: Jerks who give sports a black eye | Athletes and tattoos “We’ve enjoyed a mutually beneficial run with Colin for over a decade,” ESPN president John Skipper said in a statement. “He came to national prominence on ESPN with his unique perspective on sports and society. Endings also bring new beginnings, for ESPN and Colin, and we thank him and wish him the best....

Line: Kentucky -13.5, Total: 123 (check our odds page for current college basketball point spreads and totals) Tip-off from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville is at 1 p.m. ET (SEC Network). Kentucky is the unanimous No. 1 team in the country and the only squad to receive SEC tourney odds at the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook – it is literally Kentucky vs. the field. The Don Best/Linemakers Power Ratings have Kentucky as 6 points better than any other team in the country on a neutral court, 14 better than Florida....

Garcia said City, who are third in the league, needed time to recover after a spell of four games in 11 days across tournaments before the two-week break from club football. City’s last match was a 1-1 draw at home against fourth-placed Liverpool and the Spaniard said their next league fixtures will define their season. “Some players can rest and others can just take their minds off to come back as strong as possible to keep fighting for our goals until the end of the season,” the 19-year-old, who made his City debut last September, told the club website....

Little is known about the scope of a potential Civilization 6 game mode. Only one game mode is fully known about so far and one other has been announced but without much detail aside from the title. The New Frontier Civilization 6 pass claims that the player will be required to buy the Rise and Fall expansion and the Gathering Storm expansion to be able to use the upcoming game modes....

The linking between accounts is done if you sign in using your 2K Account. You will not be able to use your Steam Cloud save games to sync to your Nintendo Switch. You will also need to own separate copies of Civilization 6, one on the PC and one on the Switch as you cannot share the game between consoles. It’s a really great feature but probably harmful if you are addicted to this game like me....