That scenario has led to speculation that the two sides could agree to just kneel for the entire game, wind down the 70 minutes of regulation and overtime and settle for both teams making the playoffs as the sixth- and seventh-seeded teams. Los Angeles coach Brandon Staley, however, said that’s not going to happen. On The Rich Eisen Show, Staley said the whole thing was a “loaded scenario” and that everyone respects the game too much to allow that to happen....

The highly-rated 21-year-old has drawn admiring glances from across Europe, with Bayern Munich another of those to have been linked with a big-money approach for his services. Liverpool were reported to have identified the Germany international as a top target in the summer of 2017 before eventually being forced to look elsewhere and tie up a £36.9 million deal for Mohamed Salah. Barca were also keen at that stage, as they sought to find suitable cover for the departed Neymar, but Brandt stayed put then and looks like doing the same during the winter window....

Unapologetically ethnic, “Moesha” drops black slang and cultural references without footnotes. If you don’t know that “booty” means bad, and “knockin’ boots” is a euphemism for sex, or you’ve never heard of Zora Neale Hurston, then you’re “whack”–and you don’t want to know what that means. CBS passed on the pilot last year, because “it didn’t fit their demographic,” says creator/ executive producer Ralph Farquhar. But UPN, a new network with little to lose, went for the show even though Farquhar’s last series, “South Central,” died a couple of years ago on Fox....

Kris Medlen, the slated starter for opening day, might need surgery on his previously repaired elbow, and even if he does not need to go under the knife again, his health for the season is in doubt. Brandon Beachy left his start on Monday with tightness in his throwing arm. Mike Minor has not pitched this spring after offseason urinary tract surgery, and may start the season on the disabled list....

The deal will pay Johnson a base salary of $1.6 million plus incentive bonuses that could reach $900,000, Jim Johnson gets $1.6M base salary from #braves plus a potential $900,000 in performance bonuses, a source says.— Jerry Crasnick (@jcrasnick) December 3, 2014 " target="_blank">according to ESPN’s Jerry Crasnick. MORE: Braves add Markakis to outfield | Top 10 free-agent pitchers Johnson, 31, posted back-to-back 50-save seasons with the Orioles in 2012 and 2013....

Bravo has attracted his fair share of criticism for a number of below-par performances under Pep Guardiola, and has not featured in the Premier League since January 21. But he is expected to take his place as Chile’s number one for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Argentina and Venezuela, with Pizzi lending his support to the goalkeeper in Tuesday’s media conference. Zabaleta: Bravo one of the greatest “I had the opportunity to go to see a match and I was pleasantly surprised by the level of Claudio,” Pizzi said....

Miller helped Ohio State take a 21-17 lead in the third quarter with a 54-yard touchdown reception from Cardale Jones. Miller caught a corner route, slipped a defender and jogged into the end zone for the score. Here’s a look at the touchdown from jzkk: Miller made his first catch in the first quarter, a 24-yard reception on a seam route from Jones. Here are a few looks at Miller’s first catch from Bottlegate and Land Grant Holy Land: MORE: Miller’s NFL Draft stock | Other QBs who switched positions...

The Buckeyes open spring practice March 4 and play their spring game April 12. Miller, who had outpatient surgery on his right shoulder Friday, was injured in the Orange Bowl (Clemson beat the Buckeyes, 40-35) but played through the injury, calling the pain he endured a 9.5 on a scale of 10, according to Cleveland.com. MORE: Top 10 for 2014 | Heisman candidates | Top 25 players Last season, Kenny Guiton stepped in when Miller suffered a minor knee injury early in the season and the Buckeyes didn’t skip a beat....

On the July 2 episode of SmackDown Live, Abby the Witch appeared backstage while Apollo Crews was walking to gorilla position for his match with Andrade. The spooky pupper appeared to Apollo’s left where it poked its head out. Check out Abby the Witch appearing on SmackDown Live below. Abby’s appearance on SmackDown Live comes a day after Mercy the Buzzard showed up on Monday Night RAW. Mercy would appear to the side of The Miz when he was walking to gorilla for his match with Elias....

The vaccine rollout is continuously progressing: up to now, 90.7 million doses of the vaccine have been distributed to Brazil’s 27 states. Public biomedical research centers (Fiocruz in Rio de Janeiro and Butantan in São Paulo) are now receiving ingredients to produce an additional 17 million doses. All vaccines available in Brazil undergo a rigorous evaluation by Anvisa, our public health regulatory agency. After 58.5 million inoculations, Brazil consistently ranks among the top five countries in the world for total doses administered....

The five-time world champions will meet the World Cup 2018 hosts in the Russian capital, with the venue of the fixture to be confirmed at a later date. The match will take place prior to the Brazil’s already-announced clash with current world champions Germany in Berlin on March 27. Brazil and Russia first met post-USSR at World Cup 1994, when the Selecao ran out 2-0 winners in in California....

Deprived of Neymar by injury, Brazil struggled to find a way through a typically disciplined Switzerland defence, Vinicius Junior having the best chance of the opening period when he drifted into space at the far post only to fail to connect properly with Raphinha’s cross, allowing Yann Sommer to save. Switzerland more than held their own and had glimmers of openings without ever really creating a gilt-edged opportunity with neither side finding it easy to unlock the opposing backline....

The tournament’s poster boy with the dyed-blonde fauxhawk fractured a vertebra in his back during Brazil’s 2-1 quarterfinal victory over Colombia on Friday. The injury has ruled the striker out of the rest of the competition, dealing a massive blow to the team’s chances of finally winning a World Cup at home. Brazil advanced to the semifinals for the first time in 12 years, with the goals coming from defenders Thiago Silva and David Luiz....

The Stallions and Breakers last played each other in Week 8, with Birmingham winning in a slugfest 10-9. Birmingham swept the two-game season series against New Orleans en route to winning the South division. The Stallions (9-1) were tied with the Generals for the best record in the USFL and are led by head coach Skip Holtz. The Breakers (6-4) were one of the preseason favorites to win the USFL championship this year under head coach Larry Fedora and QB Kyle Sloter....

That’s putting it mildly. “OUT” is the story of four women who work nights in a box-lunch factory in Tokyo, filling containers with fried chicken and curry sauce. One day, driven by long-simmering anger and hatred, the petite and pretty Yayoi, 34, strangles her husband, a gambler and philanderer who physically abuses her. When she comes to her senses, she turns to Masako, a smart and strong-willed co-worker, who recruits two other women to help cover up the crime....

Changes in the Areolas During puberty the nipples are raised and the areolas darken, getting ready for the next stages of breast development, fully-formed breasts, during the teenage years, according to Stanford Children’s Health. At this time, the breasts are developing and each month may change in texture during a typical menstrual cycle. In the early stages of pregnancy, the breasts feel full, even itchy, and the areolas darken because the blood vessels become more visible....

As reported by The Washington Post, Noah sent a text, according to his brother, that read: “I’m sorry but I’m just going to go and live and be homeless. Thank you for everything that you’ve done. I looked up to you when I was a kid. You inspired me a lot.” After allegedly crashing his car at a security checkpoint, Noah Green charged at Capitol Police officers with a knife before he was shot and killed....

Fluticasone furoate is a corticosteroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. It reduces the swelling of the airways in the lungs to make breathing easier. Vilanterol trifenatate is a long-acting beta-agonist (LABA) that works by relaxing the muscles around the airways to improve breathing. The powder comes with an inhalation device to use once daily or as prescribed by a medical professional. What Is Breo Ellipta Used For?...

It seems implausible given the scene at the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday. The three-time MVP and Super Bowl champion who started in 297 consecutive games was greeted by a sea of Green Bay disciples wearing his No. 4 jersey and chanting “Go Pack Go!” into the bright midnight. Yet in this moment Favre still sought his late father and high school coach’s approval. Impossible? MORE: Seven stats that put Favre in a class of his own...