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Despite spending €222 million on a new forward, with Barcelona reluctantly talked into parting with a prized asset, PSG remain active in the summer transfer market. PSG 2/1 to win CL in next three years It could be that they go big once again, with one of the most sought-after teenage talents in world football the next player in their sights. Mbappe has registered on the Parc des Princes transfer radar for some time, with Goal revealing in June that a €135m bid had been tabled....

Here’s a look at pitcher rankings, saves sleepers and weather warnings. Today’s action gets underway at 1:05 p.m. ET in New York with the Royals-Yankees. READ MORE: SN Fantasy | Daily lineup splits | DFS Playbook SP RANKINGS 1. Jake Odorizzi, TB vs. SEA 2. Tyson Ross, SD at LAA 3. Bartolo Colon, NYM vs. PHI 4. Chase Anderson, ARI at STL 5. Tim Lincecum, SF at MIL 6. Dallas Keuchel, HOU at BAL 7....

Sammy Hitzke, of Sammy Hitzke Fishing, told Newsweek he and his fellow fishermen had set bait at a depth of around 1,500 feet in the hope of hooking a swordfish. He said, initially, the shark they hooked felt very much like a swordfish: “We figured it was either just a really big one or foul hooked.” The fishermen battled with the shark throughout the afternoon, eventually getting a look at their catch after 4....

The 35 men from Yemen found the carcass of a sperm whale floating in the sea, which turned out to contain more than $1.5 million worth of rare and valuable ambergris, BBC News reported on Tuesday. Ambergris is a strange, waxy substance with an almost rock-like appearance—sometimes referred to as “whale vomit”—that is produced in the intestines of sperm whales. The substance, which is sometimes found floating in the ocean or washed up on beaches around the world, has long been highly prized by humans....

Day, 26, has been nursing a thumb injury and a back strain since winning the WGC-Match Play Championship in February. He will head to the year's first major having not played a professional stroke-play event in more than two months, but his manager Ian Davis said that will not stop him chasing an elusive Masters title. Day finished tied for second in 2011 and was third behind compatriot Adam Scott last year....

On Thursday, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced visa extensions for Hong Kongers in Australia and offered a pathway for them to achieve permanent residency. He did not, however, create a new special humanitarian pathway for those fearing persecution. Some 10,000 people are expected to be eligible. Morrison also said Australia would freeze its extradition treaty with Hong Kong, as Canada did last week. The prime minister said the national security law “constitutes a fundamental change of circumstances....

Zelensky’s comments came as conflict continues to rage in Ukraine after Russian military forces invaded the country more than two weeks ago. Below are some of the key takeaways from Zelensky’s speech to Congress. No-fly zone Zelensky repeated his call for the U.S. to enforce a no-fly zone over Ukraine. “Russia has turned the Ukrainian sky into a source of death for thousands of people,” he said. “To create a no-fly zone over Ukraine to save people, is this too much to ask?...

Five-star guard Tyrese Maxey committed to the Wildcats on Wednesday afternoon, choosing UK over Texas, Michigan, Michigan State and Oklahoma State. The wait isn’t over, though. MORE: Donte DiVincenzo turned tournament heroics into NBA opportunity The 6-3, 185-pounder from South Garland, Texas, made his decision amid rumors he’d also reclassify into the Class of 2018 and enroll in time to suit up for coach John Calipari for the 2018-19 season....

With new IT policies and processes in place, companies won’t be returning to the pre-pandemic status quo. Infrastructure and processes have inertia. According to a recent Forbes article, “Before the pandemic, only 5% of working days were spent at home. That number increased to 40% by June 2020. Researchers expect it to fall to 20% post-pandemic.” Most businesses are aware of the challenge before them. According to Gartner, “Security and risk management spending grew 6....

As I hear from recruiter colleagues from other industries in the U.S., Canada and Europe, it’s apparent to me that this is a global problem and not specific to a certain discipline. Here are some tips from a recruiter on how to get ahead of the competition and hire the talent your company needs. 1. Offer remote work and other perks. In 2022, remote work is no longer a privilege — it should be an option for every employee....

Break out the streamers and party hats for rookie coach Brad Stevens. Or, maybe not. “It has no bearing on my life,” Stevens said of the first-place status. “Literally none. What it is, you can take a snapshot of where you stand vs. the competition. But it has nothing to do with your preparation for your next opponent, it has nothing to do with your preparation for tomorrow, it just is what has happened....

The Museum Fire, which started just north of Flagstaff in the Coconino National Forest on July 21, has burned more than 1,400 acres and is currently 10 percent contained, according to Inciweb. In an update, firefighters said they were able to take advantage of favorable weather conditions to conduct burnout operations on the north edge of the blaze, with helicopters dropping water to cool down hotspots within the perimeter....

Calgary’s success this season came on the back of career years for Johnny Gaudreau, Matthew Tkachuk and Elias Lindholm, a line that Darryl Sutter rolled out for every game this season. Gaudreau and Tkachuk each hit 100 points while Lindholm had more than 40 goals and 80 points. The trio made for one of the best lines at 5 on 5 and finished as the top three members in the plus-minus category....

According to its latest flood watch issued by NWS Jackson, portions of northeast Louisiana— mainly the parishes of Catahoula, Concordia, East Carroll, Franklin, Madison and Tensas—will be at risk from rising water levels from 6:00 CST today through to tomorrow morning. In Mississippi, the following counties will also be affected: AdamsAttalaCarrollChoctawClaiborneClayCopiahCovingtonFranklin (MS)GrenadaHindsHolmesHumphreysIssaquenaJasperJeffersonJefferson DavisKemperLauderdaleLawrenceLeakeLefloreLincolnLowndesMadison (MS)MontgomeryNeshobaNewtonNoxubeeOktibbehaRankinScottSharkeySimpsonSmithSunflowerWarrenWashingtonWebsterWinstonYazoo The current forecast for total rainfall amounts is between three to five inches across the two states, with higher amounts possible locally....

MORE: NFL’s highest-paid defensive players Cox’s deal also includes a $26 million signing bonus, NFL Media reported. FITZGERALD: How Von Miller’s deal can get done The 25-year-old is coming off a Pro Bowl season in which he had 9.5 sacks and played in all 16 games for the third year in a row. He didn’t just excel at pass rushing, however, as he recorded 104 total tackles, including 16.5 for loss, and also forced three fumbles....

The younger Anderson, a junior wide receiver at Utah, watched the Lions-Cowboys game with baited breath to see if Megatron would overtake his father's record. But Johnson came up seven yards shy of Anderson's 1989 record for most receiving yards in a single game. Back to normalcy in the Anderson household.

What has come over Thabo Mbeki? He is Washington’s favorite African leader–urbane and brainy, the West’s best hope for a continent mired in poverty, corruption and disease. No one doubts he is committed to fighting AIDS; Mbeki has put together a vigorous AIDS-awareness program and has also long tried to force Western drug companies into providing low-cost AIDS medicines to poor countries. But his flirtation with an obscure, discredited theory disheartens many AIDS researchers–and flabbergasts administration officials preparing for Mbeki’s state visit in late May....

On Saturday, Interim Palm Beach County Superintendent Mike Burke announced that masks would be mandatory in buildings and on buses during the coming school year. Parents will still have the ability to opt out of this rule, but they will be required to send a note with their child to be presented to first-period teachers. There will be no options for faculty, staff, visitors to opt out, WPTV reports....

It was a rather simple practice, but what was catching theattention of the spectators in Bayer Leverkusen practice at the Omni Orlando Resort, in Champions Gate, was the high pace demanded to the players. Coach Roger Schmidt made it clear that playing in a fast tempo is the team’s strategy for the Florida Cup’s debut against Estudiantes de La Plata next Sunday. The manager was constantly interrupting the practice to require a faster execution of the plays....