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2015: 74-88, fourth place in National League West Key arrivals: OF Jon Jay, SS Alexei Ramirez, RHP Fernando Rodney Key departures: 1B Yonder Alonso, 2B Jedd Gyorko, RHP Ian Kennedy, OF Justin Upton PREDICTING 2016: Breakout rookies-to-be | Records that may be broken Best-case scenario: Tyson Ross has better luck with balls in play against him, while James Shields and Andrew Cashner have strong bounce-back seasons, giving the Padres a legitimate top three in their rotation, with live, young arms chipping in on the back end to stabilize things from a starting standpoint....

Paige VanZant and Ribas will collide at UFC 251 on July 11 at Yas Island in Abu Dhabi which will mark the beginning of the historic UFC Fight Island. The fight will be Paige VanZant’s first in almost 18 months, having picked up a submission win in her last Octagon outing back in January 2019 over Rachael Ostovich. Paige VanZant was sidelined due to arm injuries following the fight against Rachel....

An occasional twinge while defecating might not be a big deal. But ongoing or severe pain is a sign something is wrong. You shouldn’t ignore it. This article looks at some common causes of pain during bowel movements. Anal or Rectal Pain Sometimes, pain during bowel movements has to do with pushing the stool out of your body. That can be caused by hemorrhoids or anal fissures. Hemorrhoids Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the anus and rectum....

Never ignore chest pain, even if it seems insignificant. You should always discuss it with your doctor. They can determine what tests you need to help find the cause. This article discusses the causes of chest pain and the signs that point to a cardiac emergency. Common Causes These are some of the common conditions that cause chest pain. Some may be due to heart conditions and others may be caused by issues with your lungs, digestive system, muscles, or even anxiety....

The 26-year-old artist, installing state-of-the art speakers with the help of Klondike Sound Company, premiered “Habeas Corpus: A Musical Installation for Northampton State Hospital,” a piece that movingly memorialized the 2,700 patients it once housed and brought closure to the complex that has been abandoned since 1993 and will soon be demolished. Schuleit, the daughter of German installation artist Eleonore Scriba, was haunted by the hospital since 1991 when, as a high school student at the nearby the Northfield Mount Hernon School, she would take walks around its series of buildings....

As a cherry on top of the cake, we will have, not one, not two, but three El Clasicos in a span of just under a month. Three El Clasicos. Football, bloody hell. This is fun, this is a roller coaster ride, this is it. So let us revisit what transpired the last time both teams were on the same pitch. One. Two. Three. Four. Five. As simple as that, Barcelona tucked five goals past Thibaut Courtois....

At issue in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen is a 108-year-old state law requiring those who wish to carry a concealed weapon to show “proper cause” before receiving a license to do so. Gun advocacy group the New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, along with Robert Nash and Brandon Koch, are taking the case and arguing that the state’s denial of licenses to the men violated the Second Amendment to the U....

“Fool’s Gold” argues that the use of computers have had no proven positive effect on children, and may even be physically and intellectually harmful, especially for those under the age of 11. “A heavy diet of ready-made computer images and programmed toys appears to stunt imaginative thinking,” says one passage. The report also says that computers expose kids to adult hazards like bad posture, repetitive-stress injury and social isolation. It’s a grim tally–long overdue, some say–but it doesn’t mean you should junk your PC....

The Indian One-Day International team wears a fairly settled look and with the key characters in the show fit, there was little doubt about what India’s best eleven would be. In the backdrop of the Indian Premier League, however, a certain buzz was created around the selection, with several young Indian cricketers having made a splash in the tournament. The selectors, however, resisted the temptation to pick a 50-over squad based on a 20-over tournament, opting instead to go for stability and continuity....

The first Old Guard film told the story of a group of four mercenaries from the ninth century who have the ability to come back to life after they die, which makes them assets to secret organizations in the world. When a young U.S. Marine (Kiki Layne) dies during an operation in Afghanistan and comes back to life shortly afterward, the mercenaries and their leader, Andy (Theron), bring her into their ranks as they fight against a pharmaceutical corporation hellbent on capturing them in order to study their immortality....

As he drove away, a rusted pickup roared into the lot, coming within inches of hitting him. The large and unhappy driver leaned out his window and began to yell. Though my father had the right of way, he politely waved to the man and smiled, unfazed by the indignant stream of profanities directed at him. How one maintains a sense of peace, dignity and humor after having raised six children had only recently begun to baffle me....

Zico, often dearly referred to as the ‘White Pele’, played for just 3 clubs throughout his long and illustrious career spanning 25 years, scoring 192 goals in the process. After hanging up his boots, Zico opted for a life on the sidelines, initially taking charge at Japanese club, Kashima Antlers in 1999. However, the Brazilian Legend has never really managed to reach the same heights as he did as a player....

There are news around the block that Hulk Hogan will be having a birthday celebration on Raw this week and names like Ric Flair, Jimmy Hart, Kevin Nash and Scott Hall have been called up for the occasion. The latter two names gives rise to the prospect of seeing an exciting reunion this week as the wolf pack could come back together. It will be a trip down the memory line for a vast majority of the fan base when they will see all three superstars in the ring together....

The 48-year-old Indian chess wizard last played in the country at his hometown in 2013 when he lost the World Championship title to Magnus Carlsen of Norway. Anand termed it an emotional moment returning to Kolkata where he lost his final GM norm by a whisker in 1986. “It’s a very nice feeling to be back in Kolkata. I’ve got a lot of memories here. I’m really excited,” Anand, who last played here at the 3rd Goodricke Open in 1992, said on the sidelines of the draw ceremony....

The man’s skeleton was discovered in a cave in the Black Isle in the Highlands back in 2016. He was found in a cross-legged position, with stones holding his limbs in place. The man’s unusual placement led scientists with the Rosemarkie Caves Project to believe his burial was somehow special. Further investigations have found other clues to support this idea, including evidence he enjoyed a high-protein diet, news agency PA Media reported Tuesday....

Saves $5 billion a year by increasing costs roughly 20 percent for 4.9 million students. In addition to principal loan payments, someone who borrows $17,000 during college would pay about $500 more per year in interest. At the same time, the COP wants to cut taxes by $500 per year for many families. The net effect: a shift of money from students to their parents. Republicans argue that these young people don’t need the subsidy since, by getting a college education, they will earn more in the future....

I have here tried to put my opinion on one of the most discussed topics in cricket and the points that I am going to put may differ a lot from person to person. So it’s all up to people to either accept it or they can have their own reasons to oppose it. But both the responses are heartily welcome. So let’s start with a point which I think almost every Indian agrees to....

HOUSTON WAS ALWAYS a shoo-out. Despite its solid Games-plan, Houston is devoid of glamour. The Olympic family sees Houston and thinks Atlanta, which in Olympic circles remains the ultimate four-letter word. Thanks to Atlanta’s tacky and hapless performance in ‘96, it may be another millennium before an American city in the South hosts an Olympics again. To halve the number of cities–boosting San Francisco and New York City and booting Houston and Washington–competing to host the next American Olympics, the USOC took the measure of their facilities, their financing and their fondest dreams....

Ayew suffered the torn meniscus during Ghana’s 2-1 loss to Egypt in the World Cup qualifying play-off, Xinhua reported Tuesday. Marseille said Ayew is not likely to return until the end of January. 0 votes

The child needed stitches after sustaining wounds to her head, back, arms and legs and was treated for multiple body punctures after the incident, which took place on the 700 block of SE 41st Street in Oklahoma City on Monday, as KFOR reported. According to the victim, the pack of seven dogs launched into an attack after escaping from her unnamed neighbor’s yard and knocking over some bins. The child said the canines were barking while she was picking up some of the garbage that had spilled out, before one bit her and the rest of the dogs joined in....