The Argentine is yet to play this season after suffering a calf injury in training last month, but Barca coach Ernesto Valverde suggested he could feature in Germany. “We’ll decide tomorrow whether Messi is going to play,” the Barcelona manager told reporters in a press conference on Monday. “We weren’t sure a week ago, but there’s been a lot of progress.” While it is unlikely Messi will start given he’s yet to play a minute of competitive soccer this season, his return provides a timely boost to Barcelona....

The Original Poster (OP) posted about the situation in Reddit’s popular “Antiwork” forum where it received nearly 28,000 upvotes and 1,000 comments. The post can be found here. Sick Leave According to a study by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), about 59 percent of workers in service jobs had access to paid sick leave in 2021 compared to 77 percent of private sector workers. The BLS also found that the highest wage workers are about three times as likely to have access to paid sick leave than the lowest wage workers....

The employee, known as u/Porongas1993, posted about the incident in Reddit’s popular “Am I The A**hole” forum where it received more than 11,000 upvotes and 600 comments. The post can be found here. The anonymous employee told Newsweek he is based in the United States and alerted his manager’s boss about the incident. Toxic Workplaces The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that more than 47 million Americans quit their jobs since October 2021 in what has been coined The Great Resignation....

So Morris went in front of the media and said what’s become obvious about this team — it’s got no camaraderie, no sense of shared purpose and most of all, no fun. “I don’t see the joy in the game,” Morris said. “When I watch all these other teams around the league, and guys are up on the bench, they’re jumping on the court, they’re doing all this other stuff that looks like they’re enjoying their teammates’ success....

The visitors, who had Dan-Axel Zagadou sent off on the hour, slumped to a second defeat in three Bundesliga matches as Bayern Munich opened up a three-point lead in first. Freiburg 16/5 to beat Stuttgart At the forefront of Bosz’s problems is a back four which has now conceded nine goals in three league games and come under criticism for being exposed in behind. But the Dutch coach offered a simple explanation for his team’s capitulation on Saturday....

First of all, I can’t quite express how happy I am that Japan won against one of the best teams in the world! In fact, words don’t even describe how happy I am right now! I think Japan started the game really well, even though Germany had the vast majority of the possession early on. It was starting to look like it always does against top teams for Japan — a great start, create very good chances but then wasteful in front of goal....

When he enters the ring Saturday, Hopkins will defend his light-heavyweight championship at age 48. Challenger Karo Murat is 30. Hopkins is at the age most boxers are contemplating their health or selling branded grills or other products. Not preparing for a title bout in Atlantic City, N.J. "How many people get a chance to prove how special they are over and over and over again?" Hopkins said, via The Miami Herald....

Alvarado knows how dangerous the powerful Russian bruiser is when he's allowed to control the style of fight. "I'm going to stay on my toes and stay on my game," Alvarado said. "Because with this Russian, you have to be on your toes. You have to be focused, stick to your game plan and not fight his fight." Alvarado, 33, is from the Denver area and will have quite a home-ring advantage at what's expected to be a sold-out 1stBANK Center....

However, at a recent ceremony in Alabama, one youngster commanded all the attention and totally stole the show thanks to his outlandish dance moves. Sixth-grader Trevor Bolling performed The Mowgli’s song “I’m Good” alongside his classmates at Highlands Elementary School in Dothan, and pulled out all the stops with his very theatrical performance. In the footage, which was posted to Facebook on June 2, the 12-year-old can be seen acting out the lyrics, and writhing around to the song....

Rosary peas, scientifically known as Abrus Precatorius, are one of the most poisonous plants on the planet. While they are native to India and parts of tropical Asia, the plant can be found throughout Florida and Hawaii, and is often used by gardeners as ornamental vegetation. In India, the plant is known as Ratti or Gunchi. The poison itself, abrin, is one of the most potent toxins known to man....

Police said the child is in stable condition after the shooting, which occurred early Wednesday morning, just after midnight, in the eastern Ohio city. While an arrest has yet to be made, residents and community leaders are reacting with alarm that the home was targeted on what would have been the child’s first day in school. Officers responded to the home after the city’s ShotSpotter gunshot-detection system alerted them to gunfire, reported WFMJ....

A hyena attacked Rodwell Khomazana on May 2 during a night-time church service outside Harare, Zimbabwe. The boy lost his nose and left eye as well as parts of his forehead and upper lip during the attack. He received care in a Harare hospital where doctors worked to stabilize his condition. However, they did not have the resources required to fully repair the damage, according to the AFP news agency....

One of the players expected to move when free agency opens Oct. 9 is netminder Braden Holtby, who has been a staple between the pipes in the DMV since he made his debut in November 2010. “Certainly a chance it is. Who knows?” said Holtby when asked if he had suited up for the last time as a Capital. “Live one day at a time and go from there. More right now is just, this one is going to sting for a little bit....

Howard out for the rest of the MLS season Klinsmann called out Bradley and Jermaine Jones for not playing well enough in the first half of Friday’s 2-1 loss to Mexico, blaming their struggles for the issues faced by the U.S. team’s surprising 3-4-3 formation. Bradley issued some not-so-subtle suggestions that the team didn’t have clear ideas about how to carry out the tactics of Klinsmann’s experimental formation. At the heart of this ongoing conflict has been Bradley’s own evolution as a midfielder, which has seen him transform into a more defensive-minded midfielder, which hasn’t fit in with Klinsmann’s continued use of Bradley in a box-to-box role, often partnering him with the unpredictable Jermaine Jones....

Brain freeze affects the vascular and nervous systems. Healthcare providers believe that when something extremely cold hits the roof of your mouth, it drops the temperature dramatically, causing the blood vessels to constrict. They then reopen quickly, triggering a pain signal in the brain. This article explains brain freeze symptoms, causes, diagnosis, prevention, and how to cope. Brain Freeze Symptoms Brain freeze occurs when you eat something cold. Therefore, you may notice symptoms while eating ice cream, a slushy, a popsicle, or an iced drink....

The four brain ventricles are essential to maintaining your central nervous system (CNS), which your brain and spinal cord comprise. The CNS is where information is processed in the body so that functions from temperature regulation to thought, movement, and much more can be controlled. This article takes a closer look at the anatomy and functions of the brain ventricles. It also contains information about health conditions related to your ventricular system and how those conditions are diagnosed....

First, let’s go back in time. Brandi Chastain scored the game-winning goal for Team USA in the 1999 Women’s World Cup Final. After the ball hit the net, Chastain ripped off her jersey, fell to her knees and belted out a triumphant scream. The image of Chastain raising her fists to the sky in her sports bra remains one of the most iconic in sports history. MORE: 1999 World Cup flashback | The Rock smells what USWNT is cookin’ | Get to know Japan...

Browner was asked about Sherman and his elbow injury Monday in an ESPN interview prior to the team’s departure for the Super Bowl. MORE: Sherman calls out Roger Goodell | SN’s NFL All-Pro team “I’m going to tell my teammates, ‘Go hit that elbow, go hit that shoulder,’” Browner said. “‘Try to break it if you can.’” While Sherman’s injury is something to keep an eye on, he is expected to practice and play in the big game....

There are reports saying Manziel was in Las Vegas over the weekend and wore a blonde wig in order to disguise himself from the public. It’s just the latest report in a recent series of events where Manziel has put himself in a bad light. Marshall’s message to Manziel is that he needs to grow up. MORE: Manziel: 11 incidents, one troubled career | 23 gifts for Johnny on his 23rd birthday...

Thursday’s 2-1 win guaranteed their safety with three games remaining, with the achievement following the 2016 crash that killed 71 people who were flying to Colombia on November 28 for the final of the Copa Sudamericana. Despite being forced to rebuild ahead of this Brazilian Serie A campaign, Chape rejected the offer of immunity from relegation and after Thursday’s result they celebrated attaining the feat on merit. Chape, playing at home, fell behind to David’s 20th-minute goal, but efforts from Arthur and Tulio de Melo wrapped up three precious points....