A broken toe may not be obvious, but the most common signs that you fractured it includes severe pain and an audible cracking or popping sound that is heard when the small bone in the toe fractures. Here’s what you should know about broken toes, including causes, symptoms, treatment, and possible complications. Causes Most broken toes are the result of dropping something heavy on the toe. However, there are some other less common causes of a broken toe:...

In at least half of the cases of bronchiectasis, no specific cause can be determined. Non-CF cases of bronchiectasis—called idiopathic bronchiectasis—often result from recurrent infections, aspiration, and airway obstructions. Lifestyle and environmental factors can also contribute to the development of the conditions. Common Causes Infections, aspiration, and airway obstruction are common acquired conditions that may, over time, result in the development of bronchiectasis. Infections Damage to the walls of the airways is the most common cause of bronchiectasis....

Long-acting controller medications—either inhaled corticosteroids, long-acting bronchodilators, or combination inhalers—are taken every day to prevent symptom flare-ups and asthma attacks. If you are having difficulty breathing, reach for your rescue inhaler. These include: Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA, ProAir HFA (albuterol) Xopenex HFA (levalbuterol) Alupent (metaproterenol) Maxair (pirbuterol) Short-Acting Bronchodilators Work Quickly Short-acting bronchodilators, known as short-acting beta-2 agonists (SABAs), provide quick relief of asthma attacks and COPD exacerbations. These are known as quick-relief or rescue inhalers....

As the Broncos prepare for Sunday’s game in Oakland, Ward said the Raiders duo is good, but not great. “I feel they have two good receivers,” Ward told reporters Wednesday. “They don’t have two elite receivers. FANTASY: Week 9 wide receiver rankings “We have three elite cornerbacks. We should be fine.” Cooper’s 52 receptions for 787 yards rank third in the NFL. Crabtree, who has 47 catches for 569 yards, is tied for the NFL lead with six touchdown catches....

However, it looks like they now do have at least one glaring hole on their team after an Achilles injury suffered by starting right tackle Ja’Wuan James. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that James tore his Achilles in an off-site workout. Because the injury occurred outside of the Broncos’ facility, Denver can choose to void James’ $10 million base salary this year. That would be a tough break for James depending on what the Broncos decide to do....

John Elway confirmed Thursday the team will franchise-tag Demaryius Thomas if it can’t reach a long-term deal before the March 2 deadline. MORE: Elway waiting for definitive word on Manning | Farmer takes ‘full responsibility’ Since Manning’s arrival in Denver in 2012, Thomas has caught 297 passes for 4,483 yards and 35 touchdowns. Eric Decker left the Broncos last season to sign with the Jets and hoped to lure Thomas to the east coast, but Elway clearly wants to take another shot at the Super Bowl with Manning’s career window closing....

According to NFL Media, the Jets are no longer pursuing a trade for Kaepernick, despite a stalemate with free agent Ryan Fitzpatrick. That would leave the Broncos as Kaepernick’s last suitor. MORE: Kap among six best QB options for Jets The Broncos brought in Mark Sanchez to compete for the starting job, but coach Gary Kubiak said Tuesday the team isn’t finished adding quarterbacks. If the reigning Super Bowl champions want Kaepernick, it will cost them a second-round pick (63rd overall)....

The Jets will also receive a seventh-round pick in exchange for a fifth-round pick in this month’s NFL Draft. MORE: ‘Small-school’ prospects with big-time game | Ferguson: ‘It isn’t easy saying goodbye’ The Jets needed a replacement at left tackle after D’Brickashaw Ferguson decided to retire this week after 10 seasons. Clady, who missed the 2015 season with a torn ACL, became expendable after the Broncos signed former Seattle Seahawks tackle Russell Okung last month....

The Browns took that aggression to the next level in March, when they traded for megastar Odell Beckham Jr. Cleveland also added running back Kareem Hunt, who will start the season with an eight-game suspension, via free agency. An all of that was before the 2019 NFL Draft. MORE CLEVELAND BROWNS:Mayfield’s ranking among QBs | Kitchens’ place among coaches The difference in talent is dramatic, and now the Browns must play with expectations....

All five of the needs Sporting News had laid out for Cleveland ahead of the draft were addressed. In the first round, the Browns took Alabama left tackle Jedrick Wills, who will replace Greg Robinson. They then found a steal in the second round with LSU safety Grant Delpit, who many projected as a first-round talent. In the third round, they bolstered their defensive front with with Missouri DT Jordan Elliott and LSU LB Jacob Phillips....

The man was standing on top of a vehicle and suddenly crashed to the ground as he appeared to lose his balance. The scary incident was captured in the background of a local news telecast. MORE: Browns fans react after Week 1 loss to Titans Thankfully, the fan appeared to be ok after receiving treatment from paramedics. He was later transported to the hospital.

The Browns have offered their two first-round picks to the Titans for the right to move up to No. 2 overall and select Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota, ESPN reported Wednesday. MORE: Mariota just like Russell Wilson? | SN draft central | Final mock Mariota would supplant Johnny Manziel, who fell to No. 22 overall in the 2014 draft and has since seen his stock decline even further with shaky performances on the field and a stint in rehab....

The Bruins and the restricted free agent reached an agreement on a three-year, $14.7 million contract extension, the team announced Sunday. The defenseman will now earn an average annual value of $4.9 million. McAvoy, 21, is coming off his best season yet. He scored seven goals and 21 assists in 54 games to help the Bruins reach the Stanley Cup Final. The young defensive talent has played 117 regular season games for the Bruins, scoring 14 goals and 60 points with another 16 points coming in the postseason....

Kohberger, who studied criminology as well as acting as a teaching assistant at the university, remained quiet during discussions on the killings of four University of Idaho students in Moscow, Idaho in November, a classmate of the accused told the Idaho Statesman. The master’s degree student, who is reported to have taken several classes with Kohberger, was granted anonymity by the publication. They described the 28-year-old accused as “an incredibly strong student” who “talked during class every time....

Bryan Kohberger, 28, was arrested early on Friday morning at his parents’ house in Pennsylvania. Investigators believe Kohberger broke into a rental home in Moscow and killed Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin. They were found stabbed to death at a house in Moscow, Idaho on November 13. Kohberger is a Ph.D. student and teaching assistant in the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology at Washington State University, located about nine miles west of the University of Idaho....

The friend, identified only as Thomas, told ABC News that the man accused of fatally stabbing four University of Idaho students was eager to be viewed as dominant. Kohberger, a 28-year-old criminology Ph.D. student and Washington State University (WSU) teaching assistant, was arrested this past Friday on a fugitive from justice warrant while visiting his parents in Albrightsville, Pennsylvania. He is facing four counts of first-degree murder and one count of felony burglary....

The band will unveil a 30-second preview video of the title track on TikTok at 6 a.m. (Korean Standard Time) on February 21 before the full album is released at 6 p.m. (KST) that day, Allkpop reports. The latest move by BTS is reportedly the first time the K-pop act has revealed a new track on a video-sharing SNS (social network service) platform, according to The Korea Herald. TikTok has been gaining traction as a breakout platform for unknown artists....

Each of the verified accounts attracted more than 4 million followers within hours, with singer V picking up the most by 11 a.m. ET at 4.5 million. Big Hit Music, which manages the band, announced on social media on Monday that the singers would be taking some time off to “recharge with creative energy,” with the intention of returning to work in early 2022. “BTS focusing on preparing for the concert and release of the new album that will mark the beginning of a ’new chapter,’” read the statement....

Following much speculation, BTS fans can now rest assured that the K-pop sensation has been added to the line-up of performers on the 62nd annual Grammy Awards. The upcoming show will mark the group’s first-ever performance at the Grammys. No further details have been revealed regarding their performance. The band will join a string of other major artists performing at this year’s awards including Ariana Grande, Aerosmith, Camila Cabello, Jonas Brothers, Billie Eilish, John Legend and Demi Lovato, among several others....

Missed opportunities East Carolina 75, Louisiana Tech 68. The Bulldogs needed to continue dominating Conference USA to have a serious shot at at-large status, and falling to a 3-9 team does not constitute dominance. They’re 89th in the RPI, with only two top-100 victories. The Conference USA Tournament awaits. Field of 68: SN projects the field Resume builders BYU 73, Gonzaga 65. Playing at home, with four losses already on the books against 100-plus RPI teams, BYU (19-10, No....