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ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky caught attention last month when he said online that he would take Jets quarterback Sam Darnold if he chose any of the selected quarterbacks for 2018-20. That means yes, he would take Darnold over Lamar Jackson, who won the league MVP last year with the Ravens. Although Darnold has been inconsistent and has not shown that …

From Hong Kong Hang Seng Index (HSI) It rose more than 3.3% in the morning trade. It was the first opportunity for investors to react to US President Donald Trump’s announcement last week that Washington “would begin the process of eliminating policy exemptions that give Hong Kong different and special treatment” of Mainland China. Trump’s response marked an escalation in …

The site, at the Juukan Gorge in the resource-rich Pilbara region of the state of Western Australia, featured two cave systems containing artifacts that indicated tens of thousands of years of continuous human occupation. Abrasive stones, a sharp bone in a tool, and 4,000-year-old braided hair were among the nearly 7,000 relics that had been discovered at the site, according …

Mike Repole grew up going to Aqueduct and Belmont Park, where the seeds were planted for his horse racing fandom. The Queens native and current thoroughbred owner won’t be able to return to Belmont on Wednesday for his delayed opening day, but the importance of horse racing as the first sport to return to New York from the coronavirus pandemic …

World champion Lewis Hamilton criticized the “biggest of the stars” in Formula One “white-dominated” for not speaking out against racism when protests erupted in the United States. The Mercedes driver warned “I know who you are and I see you” as he accused his fellow drivers of “remaining silent” after the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man, during …

With Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving rehabbing and a new head coach potentially on the way, the Nets’ primary goal is to bring the NBA Championship Trophy to Brooklyn in 2021. Winning the 2020 title in late September at Disney World without fans and with interim coach Jacques Vaughn is not his top priority. Still, the two most likely formats …

Chiara de Blasio was arrested for illegal gathering and later released, police sources said. CNN has reached out to Mayor de Blasio’s office for comment. His arrest comes as thousands of people take to the streets across the country in peaceful protests and violent demonstrations against the police for the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who was …

Part 3 of a series on the best prospects for the Mets. The Mets used the opening rounds of last year’s draft to bring the much-needed pitching talent to the organization. At the top of that list was right-hander Matthew Allan, a projected top-15 pick who slipped in the draft due to concerns about whether he would sign. The Mets …

Indian Coronavirus cases: so far more than 5,000 patients have died. New Delhi: The national coronavirus case count has crossed 1.9 lakh after a record number of 8,392 people tested positive for the deadly virus infection in the past 24 hours. The total number of cases in the country was 1.90,535, including 5,394 deaths, according to data from the Union …

“We need to be very close to consumers and their habits, needs and wants, more now than ever,” said the company’s chief financial officer, Jon Moeller, during an earnings call last month. Preliminary evidence suggests that the shift to online shopping is accelerating, consumers are buying more products for their health and home, and are becoming more cost conscious as …

From Hong Kong Hang Seng Index (HSI) It rose more than 3.3% in the morning trade. It was the first opportunity for investors to react to US President Donald Trump’s announcement last week that Washington “would begin the process of eliminating policy exemptions that give Hong Kong different and special treatment” of Mainland China. Trump’s response marked an escalation in …

Retailers had already been struggling, and are now enduring the worst part of the coronavirus impact. But a large gym brand and a major car rental company have also recently filed for bankruptcy. A bankruptcy does not necessarily mean that a company goes bankrupt. Many use bankruptcy to get rid of debt and other liabilities by closing unprofitable trades, hoping …

Wajid Khan was 42 years old (courtesy taran_adarsh) Highlight Wajid Khan died in a Mumbai hospital in the early hours of Monday He was admitted to the hospital for kidney infection “He was on the fan for the past four days,” said Salim Merchant. New Delhi: Music composer Wajid Khan of renowned songwriting duo Sajid-Wajid died in a Mumbai hospital …

There was no indication that the quarterback became America’s most polarizing sports star. Perhaps it was because the then-injured Kaepernick was not wearing his San Francisco 49ers uniform that summer night in Houston. Six days later, in a home game with the Denver Broncos, Kaepernick was still hurt, still protesting, but fans, journalists, the 49ers, the NFL and their owners …

On Friday night, Nike posted a text-only video on its social media accounts. with messages that encourage people to “For once, don’t do it”, a play in the brand’s iconic slogan that is recognized worldwide. The message says: “For once, don’t do it. Don’t pretend there’s no problem in America. Don’t turn your back on racism. Don’t accept innocent lives …