Superficially, ““The Crossing’’ is a rewrite of ““All the Pretty Horses.’’ The period is still mid-20th century, although the second book takes place a few years before the first (and none of the first book’s characters reappears). Again, two teenagers on horseback travel from the American Southwest into Mexico. There they pursue violent and vivid adventure. And there the comparisons stop. Where the first book was – by McCarthy’s standards – an almost bucolic romance, a hymn to the pluck of youth and the allure of the Western landscape, the second remorselessly chronicles a boy’s journey from youth to bitter experience....

Although it is still mathematically possible for United to get into the top four, such a scenario seems rather unlikely, with fourth-place Arsenal five points ahead having played two fewer matches. Still, the Red Devils will be aiming to ensure that they at least secure a place in the Europa League in their final two games of 2022/23. Brighton, meanwhile, beat Arsenal and Tottenham last month but also suffered a heavy defeat to Manchester City....

Sydney documented 19 new infections on Australia’s east coast, while Perth reported two new cases on the west coast. Northern Australia’s Darwin also recently reported two new infections. Despite Australia’s success in limiting the COVID-19 impact, with less than 31,000 cases and 910 total deaths, a slow vaccination campaign and vaccine hesitancy have left the nation’s population susceptible to the virus. Just 5 percent of the population is fully vaccinated, and Australia has made the AstraZeneca vaccine available to all adults despite reports of blood clots caused by the shot, the Associated Press reported....

When Maclaren tapped home Roar’s equaliser against Western Sydney Wanderers last week, the 23-year-old became the first player to score 20 or more goals in successive Australian national league seasons. But that significant achievement was seemingly overlooked as Brisbane defeated the Wanderers in a penalty shootout. In 28 National Soccer League campaigns and 12 editions of the A-League, only three other players have managed to reach the 20-goal mark twice, according to Australian football’s statistical doyen Andrew Howe....

Edwards, who won the most recent race at the track, will start from the pole position for Saturday night’s Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race. Rain fell Saturday afternoon and a thunderstorm threatened to arrive at Bristol and force a delay in the 8:13 p.m. ET scheduled race start. A competition caution will be called after 60 laps. UPDATE: After two attempts to run the race, NASCAR was forced to postpone it until 1 p....

The B.1.1.7 variant has filled 90 percent of hospital beds in Italy’s Brescia province, which is located in the northern region of Lombardy. The surging COVID-19 variant in Italy comes just before the one-year anniversary of the country imposing it’s strict lockdown in an effort to mitigate the virus. Prior to the one-year anniversary, on Monday Italy recorded its 100,000 COVID-19 death on Monday. According to the country’s ministry of health, there have been more than 3 million confirmed cases of the virus....

It has all the trappings of a vibrant democracy. But behind the speeches and the shouting, our democracy is on life-support. Parliament, the bedrock of Britain’s democratic system, has been suspended by an executive dangerously out of control. Government over-reach under Boris Johnson is at new levels. The crisis facing us is no longer just a no-deal Brexit, though that is serious enough. We are now facing an assault on our democracy itself....

Neither golfer played well at Royal Liverpool, finding trouble in rounds that might knock them out of contention after 18 holes. Unplayable lies, two-shot pot bunkers and misadventures in the rough plagued both golfers. MORE: Leaderboard | Round 1 images | McIlroy’s perfection | Tiger’s solid start On a day Rory McIlroy was outstanding with a 6-under 66 and Tiger Woods showed potential to challenge with a 3-under 69, Mickelson was 2 over with a 74....

The home favorite appeared dead and buried after his opening-round 79, which included a quadruple-bogey eight at the first hole. But on Friday he electrified the Dunluce Links with a stunning 65 that took him to within a whisker of making the weekend on home soil. However, a poor approach at 18 left him with a near-impossible chip from off the green that he could only put within 5 feet, leaving him one stroke short of an incredible revival....

Rosengart is also asking that Rubin have full autonomy over Jamie Spears’ power regarding the singer’s health and financial decisions. The filing would also give Rubin “the power and authorization to pursue opportunities related to professional commitments and activities including but not limited to performing, recording, videos, tours, TV shows, and other similar activities as long as they are approved by the conservator of the person, the conservatee’s medical team....

The newspaper published a profile on the model and actor on Saturday, which covered such areas as his business venture, his high-profile relationship with Spears and her controversial conservatorship, which was terminated on Friday. However, the former personal trainer appeared to take issue with the inclusion of specific elements, as he spoke out about the interview on Monday. Taking to his Instagram Story, Asghari shared what appeared to be an excerpt of communication purportedly stipulating that the article in question would cover his career “as a personal trainer and actor....

Just one day after the pop star’s attorney, Samuel D. Ingham III, announced his wish to resign, new court documents filed by Lynne Spears on behalf of her daughter highlight that the singer is in a different place now than in 2008 when the conservatorship began. “This Motion to Appoint Private Counsel is of the utmost importance and may very well impact each and every of the other requests submitted by Conservatee in her live testimony at the June 23 Hearing,” court document obtained by People....

“We’re not talking BG the basketball player, we’re talking about BG the wife, the daughter, the sister the human being,” 2020 WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson said Friday at USA Basketball training camp, according to the AP. “That’s what I’m caring about. I get the silence and you don’t want to talk about it. I can’t even imagine to put myself in that situation. It’s tough.” Griner’s case has garnered international attention since it was first reported in early March that she had spent weeks in Russian custody for allegedly carrying vape cartridges with “hashish oil,” a cannabis product, in her luggage when she was detained at a Moscow airport....

Slathering on an extract of broccoli sprouts, find scientists at Johns Hopkins University, can protect against the damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation. (Hey, don’t knock broccoli sprout extract. A clinical trial is currently studying whether it can prevent lung cancer in smokers.) Unlike sunscreens, which absorb UV and keep it from getting into the skin where it can damage DNA and thereby trigger skin cancer, a nice coating of broccoli sprout extract works inside cells....

John Elway’s first priority in his new hire is clear — find the candidate best equipped to lead a talented Denver team back to the playoffs. That doesn’t necessarily mean going offensive-minded again like Kubiak, however. Here are six guys Elway needs to have on his interview list. MORE: Candidates for Bills | Rams | Jags Vance Joseph, defensive coordinator, Dolphins: Joseph’s name was mentioned in an NFL Network report as someone the Broncos already have in mind....

The Chiefs take the field at home Sunday having lost their past two games, starting with Nov. 17's 27-17 game at Denver. The Broncos have injury questions to answer as they come off a loss last week to the New England Patriots. Broncos officials said Saturday their defense will be without end Derek Wolfe, who was stricken with illness en route to Denver airport. "After the club's medical staff examined him, he was taken to the hospital by ambulance for testing and observation," the team said in a media statement....

Team president John Elway said Monday that Kubiak, who was hospitalized following Sunday’s loss to the Falcons with flu-like symptoms, will take time to recover and will not travel with the team to San Diego. Special teams coordinator Joe DeCamillis will be in charge Thursday night, Elway said. MORE: Best images from Week 5 Kubiak was taken to the hospital via ambulance following Sunday’s 23-16 home loss to the Falcons....

Every division, playoff spot and game is up for grabs. Even among the cellar-dwellers, as the Jaguars proved last week by beating the Browns. Which brings us to the team that’s closest to asserting itself as the team to beat — the Broncos. They’re 5-1 with most of their wins against contenders, and their only loss is to the defending Super Bowl champs in overtime on the road. Yet there is every chance they stumble this week on a short turnaround against a tough San Diego team....

According to NFL Media, Romo “has eyes on the Broncos” as a team he wants to play for. They have a great defense, great playmakers on offense and it’s a logical destination if Denver wants to hold off on Paxton Lynch and doesn’t view Trevor Siemian as a long-term option. MORE: Best quotes from Week 11 Siemian, who is still starting for Denver, was asked about these rumors on Monday, and had a reasonable response....