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“I don’t think he has declined; it’s the rest of Barcelona that has declined. The drop-off is more in terms of the defence and that affects the whole team.” Sunday’s Clasico showdown at the Santiago Bernabeu proved Lippi right on both counts: Messi was as brilliant as Barca’s defence was brittle. Messi wins Clasico for Barca at the death Yet the Catalans, thanks to their talismanic No.10, managed to prevail over their great rivals Real Madrid, thus breathing new life into a Liga title race that had appeared dead by claiming a dramatic, last-gasp 3-2 victory in one of the greatest games this famous fixture has ever seen....

What happened was, a Twitter account purporting itself to be Joel Sherman of the New York Post sent the alert that Marlon Byrd had been dealt from the Phillies to the Yankees. Two minutes later, the news was on Bowden’s account: “Yankees acquire Marlon Byrd” — a tweet that since has been deleted. Bowden, who is no longer a general manager because he resigned from Washington in 2009 amid a bonus-skimming scandal that was investigated by the FBI, then embarked on a very clumsy cover-up that included changing his Twitter handle twice, making his profile picture an egg, and losing control of his original @JimBowdenESPNxm account when he left it vacant....

Since then, Davis has spoken about staying and re-signing with Mayweather Promotions. However, neither ‘Tank’ nor Mayweather have spoken about their relationship. Floyd Mayweather was speaking to the media after his press conference for his next fight when a reporter asked him about ‘Tank’ re-signing. ‘Money’ replied: Mayweather is currently preparing for his next exhibition fight against Japanese mixed martial artist Mikuru Asakura. His latest exhibition fight was against the unbeaten Roger Mayweather prospect Don Moore on May 21st....

The former fighter has suggested that the YouTube star should face UFC star Nate Diaz when he’s free from his current UFC contract. De La Hoya has proposed the idea of being the figurehead of promoting and setting up the huge matchup. Diaz and Paul have, of course, shared a back and forth in the past as the 5-0 boxer has a history of getting under the skin of MMA fighters....

With monster viewership, record-breaking gates and global appeal, it’s crystal clear that the sport is in a great place halfway through 2022 with no shortage of high wattage stars. And while names like Tyson Fury, Canelo Alvarez, Terence Crawford, Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk continue to headline marquee spectacles even as they approach the back end of their careers, the future of the sport is in good hands with the next generation jockeying to become the sport’s next big superstar....

Most of “Woman,” neither a guide to women’s health nor another tiresome tour through male/female differences, is a treasure chest of did-you-knows: that the X chromosome contains some 5,000 genes, while the male Y chromosome holds but a couple dozen? That lactobacilli, also found in yogurt, disinfect the vagina by making it more acidic than coffee? That the uterus makes “chemical cousins to morphine and heroin”? The tone can grate–especially Angier’s view that “the female body deserves Dionysian respect....

Both teams have a fear inducing line-up filled with quality all-rounders and with a competitive wicket on offer in Dhaka, they are sure to play a major role in determining the winner. Whose side are you on for this match of epic proportions? Comilla Victorians Batting Evin Lewis was belligerent in the Qualifier 1 against Rangpur as he guided Comilla to the final. He has had his fair share of troubles with his hamstring but has looked sublime otherwise....

Millennials don’t want ideas and ads shoved down their throats with a one-size fits all approach, either. Instead, content that fits in with what they are already watching, without actually seeming like advertising, is more effective. That’s where branded entertainment comes in. One of the “new age” forms of advertising, endorsements, and sponsorships is quickly becoming a routine way for brands to disseminate content and connect with a younger generation....

Many have wondered why Bubba Watson — the world’s seventh-ranked player — is not yet on the team. One conclusion points toward the perception that Watson isn’t a team player; he cares more about himself. But that notion was fought by Ryder Cup member Brandt Snedeker in his press conference Wednesday. “Let me answer your question perfectly clear,” Snedeker said. “I don’t know why everybody thinks — because you’re asking about Bubba Watson specifically, or are you not?...

So, which should you choose between these two? Is Avast Secure better than Brave, considering Avast has developed it? Brave vs. Avast: User Interface While the browsers are based on Chromium, some user interface (UI) tweaks have been made to both of them, so you will find some key differences. Avast Secure Browser closely resembles the look of Google Chrome, but Brave looks a bit different. If you are looking for a privacy-focused browser that looks very similar to Chrome, then Avast Secure can be a good pick....

Bournemouth are currently second in the league, nine points behind Fulham. Scott Parker’s side have faltered of late, having won only two of their last five games. They will look to turn things around with a win against Fulham on Saturday. Having already secured promotion to the Premier League, Fulham have nothing left to play for this season. Marco Silva’s side will be going into the game off the back of a 3-0 win against Preston North End last time out....

But with a record 80 teams needed for 41 bowl games, including the College Football Playoff championship game, there might not be enough teams with six victories. So how do the NCAA, bowls and schools go about determining which 5-7 teams qualify for bowl games? MORE: Week 12 bowl projections | SN Power Rankings At the moment, no one knows. NCAA managing director Keith Martin told ESPN.com that according to the organization’s bylaws, the final tiebreaker says that the way to select 5-7 teams is to pick the top five teams in the FBS with the best APR (Academic Progress Rate)....

Australia’s future captain is adamant they do not have any headaches in general against the short-pitched bowling and doubts whether the ploy will work at the Sydney Cricket Ground. “I don’t think so. A couple of guys have got out to the short ball and that is just part and parcel of the game. You have got to get out some way,” Smith was quoted as saying by The Sydney Morning Herald....

The 25-year-old Garcia, from Oxnard, Calif., floored Martinez with an uppercut, sending the Puerto Rican fighter to the canvas for the first time in his career. MORE: Manny Pacquiao homeland devastated; thousands die in typhoon "I thought it was a very good punch when I landed it," Garcia said. "I felt I really hurt him, enough to where he wouldn't get up. I had a feeling it would be over after I connected....

‘The Chosen One’ outpointed Angulo on Saturday at Madison Square Garden in New York City to retain his NABO Super Middleweight Title. However, Berlanga’s win has been overshadowed by his in-ring misconduct in the 7th round where he tried to bite Angulo’s neck. Citing unnamed sources, ESPN’s Mike Coppinger reported that the 25-year-old could face a suspension and fine for his actions. The length of the suspension is yet to be finalized as the incident is still under review by the New York State Athletic Commission....

Hearn brought the potential bout up, saying he never knows when Jake Paul is being serious or not, like in the case of challenging Canelo Alvarez. Paul replied quickly saying: A shocked Hearn then countered by asking if he thought he could beat Canelo. Paul replied saying that he could contest with Canelo in three years’ time. Hearn then said he would promote the fight and started laughing. Paul replied:...

Speaking to FightHype.com, Steward explained why ‘The Problem Child’ picked Tommy Fury as his next opponent. Steward claims that Paul wants to challenge himself by fighting high-level pugilists, so he chose Tommy Fury, who has been boxing since he was a child. Steward’s appreciation of ‘The Problem Child’ stems from his latest performance inside the boxing ring against Tyron Woodley. Paul defeated the former UFC welterweight champion via unanimous decision in an eight-round bout....

The IOC’s Executive Board recommended Wednesday that the International Boxing Association (AIBA) be suspended and not recognized by the IOC. The full IOC membership is scheduled to vote on the recommendation at the committee’s annual meeting June 24-26, The Associated Press reported. The Executive Board decided to keep boxing in the Olympics and pursue sanctions against AIBA based on recommendations by the IOC’s Inquiry Committee, which met Monday in Lausanne, Switzerland....

In a statement released on Monday, the Pensacola Police Department said that the remains were found underneath a building in the afternoon of Saturday, June 19, by children taking part in a project for the Eagle Scouts. The property, located at 1601 E. La Rua Street in Pensacola, located in the Florida Panhandle, is a designated historical building owned by the city. It has been used by various civic groups over the years, including the Boy Scouts, the authorities told ABC-affiliate WEAR-TV....