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Michigan’s coach recently wrestled a three-star recruit while during a visit to Ann Arbor, SB Nation reported. MORE: 10 memorable moments from Harbaugh’s first season at Michigan “(Harbaugh) was real interesting,” said Phillip Paea, who’s listed by 247Sports as a 6-4, 285-pound defensive tackle from Berrien Springs, Mich. “We actually wrestled for a little bit. He’s definitely one coach you won’t find at any other school.” Paea took in the Michigan-Northwestern basketball game and was touring the facilities with a staff member when the wrestling match occurred....

Only “The King,” Richard Petty, and “The Intimidator,” Dale Earnhardt, have hit that number. Johnson will take the next step toward that goal this weekend at Martinsville. It’s a place where he has a good chance to lock into the finale in Homestead. This year’s Round of 8 features races at Martinsville — where Johnson has eight wins and an average finish of 7.5 and has led 2,746 laps — Phoenix (four wins, 7....

A week like this has to make the 49ers GM wonder. Lynch had to be feeling great late last week when quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo signed a five-year contract. Then came the phone call Sunday morning that all GMs dread — I know from experience. One of Lynch’s rising stars, Reuben Foster, was arrested on charges of domestic violence, making threats and possessing an assault weapon. MORE: Details of Reuben Foster’s arrest...

During their match, fans were giving the Indian Superstar the John Cena treatment by chanting “let’s go Jinder, Jinder sucks.” It’s apparent that fans were aware of what could happen. It’s safe to say that there was a bevy of acceptance online for a title change at Backlash. But once it happened, fans were sent into a state of shock. Now that reality has set in, the question must be asked....

Despite the relative drought of big Nintendo Direct presentations that cover a myriad of new games and announcements, there have been a decent number of smaller presentations that focus on one topic overall. Now, a recent job listing from Nintendo of America may suggest that the company is gearing up for more Nintendo Direct presentations this year, which could potentially point to a return of the bigger Nintendo Direct showcases of the past....

The trio has been steadily leading the pack for months as the crowded field of primary candidates continues to thin out. Biden has largely been considered the front-runner since entering the race in April, with Sanders and Warren often competing for second place. But a new poll released Tuesday morning shows that both Biden and Sanders now have some catching up to do. Warren has pushed ahead of both of her male competitors in the latest George Washington University poll....

There was no breakthrough in Friday’s talks between U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Russian foreign secretary Sergei Lavrov over Russian troops massed by Ukraine’s border, but the diplomats did agree to keep negotiations going. White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki was asked on Friday about the prospect of a summit between Biden, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. “In terms of the president and his role, you know, I think part of that will be discussing with Secretary Blinken and his national security team what the appropriate next steps are,” Psaki said....

The 16-year-old Lalrinnunga lifted 131kg in snatch and 157kg in clean and jerk for a total of 288kg. The promising Mizoram weightlifter was, however, far behind the gold winner, Deni of Indonesia who lifted 303kg (132+171). Ruben Katoatau of Kiribati took the bronze with a total lift of 285kg (125+160). Lalrinnunga had won a gold in the Buenos Aires Youth Olympics in October last year in the 62kg category with a total lift of 274kg (124+150)....

After very good showing in his national team debut as a central defender on Tuesday night, it was easy to see why he was so open to the change. Jones showed all the qualities desired in a good central defender. He read the game well, faced up attackers, delivered well-timed tackles and passed the ball out of the back. His overall performance was marred by his failed marking assignment on a Honduran free kick headed home by Maynor Figueroa, but even after the late equalizer, Jones made several key tackles to finish off what was still an impressive first U....

Under general manager Sam Hinkie, the Sixers’ total emphasis has been on the draft and using the “Oklahoma City model” to rebuild the team — not that Hinkie has come close to duplicating what GM Sam Presti has done with the Thunder. The painfully glacial pace of Hinkie’s efforts and the continued losing due to a roster lacking in talent hasn’t made the league or several owners happy. But prize rookie Jahlil Okafor’s recent off-court troubles, alarmingly captured on video, proved to be the tipping point that prompted the league to have Sixers owner Josh Harris call Colangelo and bring him on as chairman of basketball operations, people in the NBA industry told Sporting News....

Jones, appearing on 105.3 The Fan, spoke specifically about Hardy’s passion and competitiveness during offseason workouts. MORE: Best, worst offseason moves for each team | Best rookie-veteran position battles “I’m just glad to have him out there,” he said. “I’m glad to have him on the field. So from that standpoint, I’m real pleased that we’re going to be having his contribution this year.” However, Jones wouldn’t discuss the possibility of Hardy’s representatives pursuing legal action against the NFL after his original 10-game suspension stemming from a domestic violence case in North Carolina was trimmed last week to four....

Seinfeld was joined by one-time “Seinfeld” co-star Keith Hernandez, who is now a Mets announcer. Seinfeld visited the booth in the fourth inning, cracking jokes and sharing insight on what he enjoyed most while watching the Mets clinch their first NL East title since 2006. MORE: Get to know the New York Mets | Memorable Mets moments The incident regarding shortstop Wilmer Flores’ botched trade stuck in Seinfeld’s mind as the most polarizing scene of the Mets’ season....

Jethro Pugh, an All-Pro defensive lineman for the Cowboys, was one of the men directly across the other side, blocked by Packers guard Jerry Kramer, as Starr sneaked over the goal line with 13 seconds left. PHOTOS: Notable sports deaths of 2015 Pugh died Wednesday, according to the Dallas Morning News. He was 70. The Windsor, N.C., native played 14 seasons with the Cowboys and was unofficially credited with 95....

With each practice, it appears increasingly likely that rookie Sam Darnold will be the starter when the regular season kicks off in three weeks. Not that McCown has done anything on the field to hurt his chances of retaining the job. It’s simply a matter of circumstances. McCown is 39 and been there, done that. Darnold is 21, was the third overall pick in the draft, has immense talent and is considered the future of the franchise — and that future could be now....

New York cut Hill on Saturday while trimming its roster to the 53-man limit before the NFL’s 4 p.m. ET deadline, ending a project — the Jets traded up to take Hill in the second round of the 2012 draft — that failed miserably. A couple other receivers who were available when the Jets took Hill at No. 43 overall: Alshon Jeffery and T.Y. Hilton. Hill agent, Alan Herman, doesn’t think his client received a fair shot....

This is a mistake. Conditions across the European continent are getting worse for believers of many types. It’s time for advocates to stop giving Europe a “free pass” on human rights. Last year, four in ten European Jews reported that they considered emigrating from their home country because they are concerned for their safety. The same survey indicated that nearly half of those interviewed had been a victim of at least one anti-Semitic incident in the past twelve months....

The reverse ISL fixture in December 2020 saw Jamshedpur FC enjoying a lion’s share of ball possession, even though none of the sides scored. Since then, both sides have had an average season. The Red Miners are ranked 7th on the ISL table with 18 points in their kitty. They have a fair chance of qualifying for the ISL play-offs, whereas the Red and Golds are at the 10th position with 13 points....

The video shared by user @michelenp advised over 170,000 viewers to “hang out at this 1960s themed hotel at JFK” if they miss their flight. But it’s more than just 1960s themed, the place appears like walking through a time machine, down to the fine detail. “They’ve remade this former TWA terminal into a fun hotel/bar/restaurant,” she explained. It’s actually the TWA Hotel, a 512-room hotel which opened in 2019 and repurposed the iconic TWA Flight Center....