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The U.S. was the last of the three to announce plans to sanction the Russian leader. White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki confirmed the move during Friday’s press briefing. While announcing a Russian sanctions package Thursday, U.S. President Joe Biden said that sanctioning Putin was “on the table” but didn’t provide additional information on when it might occur. The EU sanctions were discussed at a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels, while British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the U....

In the episode, host Alex Trebek is asking one of the contestants to identify the graphic logo of the PlayStation and name drops the Spider-Man PS4 game in the question. Any PS4 exclusive, like God of War or Days Gone, would have likely worked to differentiate the logo from other gaming consoles, but it appears that the Jeopardy host thought Spider-Man would work better. This doesn’t come as a surprise thanks to the resurgence of Marvel popularity with the MCU, the fact that it is the fastest selling Marvel and Superhero-based video game, one of the best selling games of 2018, and one of the best games period of last year....

How could he not? Since 2013, he has seen what makes a championship-caliber team, serving as defensive coordinator to two of four active national title-winning coaches in Alabama’s Nick Saban and Florida State’s Jimbo Fisher. That said, and with all due respect to the Volunteers: Tennessee is not a championship-caliber program. But Pruitt seems to know what it’ll take for it to become respectable, at least. MORE: SN’s 2018 SEC predictions...

Jones, 32, had appeared in 14 Bundesliga matches and started a trio of Champions League games for Schalke this season but skipped the club's winter break trip to Qatar earlier this month to mull his future. Facing strong competition for minutes in central midfield, Jones ultimately facilitated the move to Besiktas, an Istanbul-based club that sits fifth in the Turkish Super Lig at 8-4-6. The midfielder will be on loan until the end of the season, when his Schalke deal ends, with Besiktas carrying an option to purchase....

In an interview with CNN the same evening, Brown, who served California twice as a Democratic governor, said the president was “courageous” and that his predecessors “didn’t have the guts” to do what he did. “Biden was very courageous, and there’s so much hypocrisy,” Brown told CNN. “Look, the Afghan war, very soon after we went over there, it was over…We took out the Al Qaeda. We chased after bin Laden....

Dottie Sandusky said in an interview broadcast Wednesday on NBC's "Today" show that "there was nothing that went on because I was here" in the couple's small home in State College, Pa., where some of the victims reported being abused in the basement. Although one accuser said his muffled screams went unheard by her upstairs, Sandusky heard nothing "because he didn't scream," she said after giving interviewer Matt Lauer a tour of the house....

But, how many of us know the backstory of its logo? For example, some fans may not know which player is the model for the logo. What player’s silhouette was used for the logo? The answer is Jerry West. Jerry West is a legendary Lakers guard. West was the second pick of the 1960 NBA Draft. The Lakers drafted him after the Cincinnati Royals drafted Oscar Robertson. West was a guard out of West Virginia University....

Appearing on “NBA on TNT,” West, the former Lakers general manager, head coach and player, said Bryant had committed to making a move to the Clippers. “I remember when he was going to leave the Lakers and I’ve never really mentioned this to anyone,” West said. “He was going to come and sign with the Clippers, who I’m now involved with as a consultant. And I told him, ‘Kobe, under no circumstances can you do this....

The actors were not aware of the real-life story behind the true crime film before they signed on to the project, but when they did they appreciated how director Tobias Lindholm chose not to over-dramatize the truth or glamorize the crimes committed by focusing heavily on the act itself. Jessica Chastain and Eddie Redmayne Say ‘The Good Nurse’ Won’t ‘Fetishize’ True Story The Good Nurse follows Chastain’s Loughren, a nurse who becomes friends with co-worker Cullen (Redmayne)....

McCaskill edged Cecilia Brækhus via majority decision to become the new undisputed welterweight champion of the world in downtown Tulsa, Okla. In doing so, in just her 11th pro fight, McCaskill (9-2, 3 KOs) handed Brækhus (36-1, 9 KOs) the first loss of her pro career and stopped the “First Lady” from snapping Joe Louis’ streak of 25 straight title defenses. Judges scored it in favor of McCaskill 95-95, 97-93 and 97-94, crediting the Chicago native for outworking Brækhus by throwing 499 punches to Brækhus’ 269, though Brækhus was the more accurate puncher who landed 32 percent of her shots....

Sterling sustained a muscle injury against Basel in the Champions League on February 13, a match in which he was substituted for Leroy Sane after 57 minutes, and missed Monday’s shock 1-0 FA Cup defeat at League One side Wigan Athletic as a result. Asked about the England winger’s availability for the weekend clash at Wembley, City boss Pep Guardiola said: “Raheem has a muscle problem. He had it against Basel....

Jesus opened the scoring after a pass by Neymar in the 43rd minute and Alex Sandro sealed the victory with a header near the end of the match at King Saud University Stadium. Dutch referee Danny Makkelie sent off Saudi goalkeeper Mohammed Al-Owais in the 84th after a video review showed he touched the ball with his hand out of his box. Brazil, preparing for next year’s Copa America at home, will play Argentina in another friendly in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday....

MORE: Best QB options for Jets in ‘16 New York’s latest game with the 33-year-old QB, who’s coming off his best NFL season, is kicking the tires on another similar free agent, Brian Hoyer. You remember Hoyer with the Texans, right? He was their replacement after they traded Fitzpatrick to the Jets last offseason. Although Houston made the playoffs and New York did not, Fitzpatrick was and is the better QB....

The Jets are making swift work of their draftee signings, with just four of the original twelve draftees remaining unsigned. — New York Jets (@nyjets) May 16, 2014 0 votes

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said President Joe Biden and Jill Biden felt supporting the U.S. Olympic athletes was important. Jill Biden is looking forward to leading the delegation “at the highest level” as athletes face difficult conditions and an increased spread of the virus. The first lady will host a virtual get-together for Team USA prior to meeting Emperor Naruhito, and will attend the opening ceremony. Tokyo reported 1,832 new coronavirus cases Wednesday, just two days before the opening ceremony....

A short clip of the CNN anchor telling Republicans to stop “whining” and being “sore losers” when their candidates lose amassed more than 100,000 views after it was shared on Twitter. “Did you notice the peaceful transfer of power at the Capitol this past week?” Acosta began the segment on Sunday. “No, not in Washington, I’m talking about the Capitol 109 miles away in Richmond, Virginia.” He proceeded to play a clip of Youngkin praising the state’s current governor, Democrat Ralph Northam, for his “willingness to be so helpful as we head towards this next stage in Virginia’s future....

The ban on marketing the product “to diagnose, prevent, mitigate, treat or cure any disease or illness,” is part of a lawsuit settlement after Republican Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt sued Bakker and his Morningside Church Productions Inc. in March 2020 accusing him of false claims. A settlement agreement was filed Tuesday. According to the lawsuit, Bakker hosted guest Sherrill Sellman on his show and described her as a “naturopathic doctor” and “natural health expert” in February 2020....

“That’s my guy, that’s my boy,” Harbaugh told WXYZ in Detroit during his “Inside the Huddle” interview on Monday. “Because I love him. I love Darth Vader. He’s just relentless, he’s a jackhammer. James Earl Jones, the voice of God. You would be disappointed if God did not have a better or equal voice to James Earl Jones.” MORE: NFL stars as Star Wars characters | Star Wars mock draft...

MORE: 20 great Jim Harbaugh faces Michigan will hold a satellite camp Down Under on June 3 with ProKick Australia serving as the host in Monbulk. Members of the Michigan coaching staff will travel to Australia to coach all positions, but it’s unclear whether Harbaugh will make the trip. Michigan has three other camps scheduled the same day in Florida. MORE: SEC fans have Spurrier-size hate for Harbaugh Michigan special teams coach John Baxter has discussed the importance of scouting Australia for kickers, according to MLive....

The singer—given name Park Jimin—and his bandmates appeared on The Tonight Show to perform their new track “Permission to Dance,” and sat down for an interview. Jimin—who recently sent fans wild when he swapped his bangs for a slick, coiffed hairdo at Muster Sowoozoo, the band’s eighth anniversary livestream—revealed that he had wanted to go for a decidedly cuter stage name when BTS was starting out. “Is it true that you almost decided to go with Baby J,” Fallon asked the pop star....