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The Hollywood Reporter, in a cover story published Wednesday, detailed the relentless pursuit of Simmons by HBO executives. CNN corroborated the report with a source of its own who said the cable network is hopeful a deal will be in place soon. MORE: Removals of Simmons, Whitlock mark ‘changing of the guard’ at ESPN Under such a deal, Simmons would be given both a television show on HBO and an online platform for columns and other content, according to the CNN report....

McCoy, speaking during an appearance on NFL Network on Monday, went into detail about observations he made during the 2015 season, his first in Buffalo, after he was traded by Kelly in the offseason. He found Ryan to be more “laid-back” compared to Kelly, who was “hands-on” and “monitoring everything.” MORE: Best NFL announcers | Jason Kelce called “house Negro” “I think Chip Kelly is a coach that is more hands-on,” McCoy said, via ESPN....

After wide receiver Sammy Watkins missed his second straight practice Thursday, Bills coach Rex Ryan said there’s doubt about whether the team’s leading receiver will play Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals. “I think there’s a little more concern, because the fact, another day he didn’t practice,” Ryan told reporters Thursday. “So there’s probably a little heightened concern there.” MORE: Week 3 picks | Week 3 picks against the spread...

Sportskeeda Wrestling had a chance to interact with the legendary tag team specialist during WrestleFest Asia 2021. Gunn was amicable, friendly, and gracious towards fans and the media. In addition to MJF, Gunn also picked Ruby Soho, Darby Allin, and The Young Bucks as a part of the faction: Who’s Chyna then? Do check out the entire interview by clicking on the link shared below: Is MJF capable of leading a faction as Triple H did?...

The researchers used a substance to block what are known as kappa opioid receptors in a network of structures in the brain called the extended amygdala. The kappa opioid receptor system is thought to play a role in making drug and alcohol use appealing in times of stress, even though this can be destructive. These receptors are present in the brain, spinal cord, and the surrounding tissues—including the extended amygdala....

It looked like it was going to be a rocky beginning for Biomutant, considering its launch week was fraught with reports of performance issues on both the PS4 and the Xbox One. However, the developers have continued to support the title and attempted to improve it as they went along. It appears the quick reactions to performance complaints and the uniqueness of the title were enough to convince the gaming public the title was worthy of spending some cold hard cash on....

The first modern patent for the pedometer was granted to Englishman John Harwood in 1924. Since that time, the wearables market has all but exploded. Since the rapid adoption of devices like the Fitbit and the ECG-enabled Apple Watch, everyone seems to be using a smartwatch not only to tell time but also to keep close tabs on their personal health data. Smartwatches are only the tip of the iceberg: Gone are the days when medtech was developed in sterile white labs helmed by pharma’s most prominent players....

These comments ought to serve as red flags amid ongoing negotiations between Ankara and Washington over Erdogan’s offer to deploy Turkish troops to guard Kabul’s international airport after U.S. departure. The airport is Kabul’s lifeline to the outside world, providing access for aid workers and foreign diplomats. “The president has made it very clear we’re going to maintain a diplomatic presence in Kabul,” Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby said earlier this month....

The Big 12 still revolves around Oklahoma — which has won the conference each of the past five seasons. That includes the past three Big 12 championship games under Lincoln Riley. The Sooners are shooting for a fourth straight College Football Playoff berth, too. The competition remains the same. Texas returns senior quarterback Sam Ehlinger, and Oklahoma State brings a loaded offense led by All-American running back Chuba Hubbard. Iowa State has some sleeper appeal with quarterback Brock Purdy....

The Bears followed up their 2021 championship season with another terrific campaign and once again look the part of a contender. They have fought through multiple injuries to rotation players and positioned themselves to grab a No. 1 seed. However, the conference tournament will present plenty of challenges. Kansas, Texas Tech, Texas and others are also hoping to capture more signature wins and build momentum heading into March Madness....

While Stars are already grieving over the loss of three of the main players, Strikers themselves have problems of their own with the inclusion of Peter Siddle and Billy Stanlake in the Australian ODI squads. While the stakes for this match are reasonably high, a returning Travis Head will hope to one over his counterpart, Nic Maddinson. Win big with Fantain. Use bonus code “JOIN 25” Squads to pick from Adelaide Strikers:...

How did Mahabodhi Temple become such an un-Buddhist place? Many blame the government. Nearly 60 years ago, an Indian law stipulated that the site be managed and protected by a nine-member committee that must include a Hindu majority—which strikes many Buddhists and their sympathizers as absurd. Over the years, investigators say, this committee has failed to account for millions of dollars’ worth of donations. They claim that hundreds of idols and statues have disappeared from the temple—and suddenly reappeared in Western museums and homes....

The BIG3 “deactivated” Odom on Wednesday as part of an extensive on- and off-court shakeup within the 3-on-3 league. MORE: Odom says he used ‘fake penis’ to pass drug test for ‘04 Olympics “Such changes are being implemented to maximize competition, protect the health of players, and to raise the level of professionalism of the Big3,” the league said in a statement. Sources told TMZ.com that Odom wasn’t in sufficient playing shape and was worried about not being able to keep up on the court....

Spearheading this week’s news in the gaming industry are the official launches for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, finally ushering next-gen for fans after a long wait this year. Of course, there are the usual launch day hurdles as well, with some fans reporting no issues at all, while others report catastrophic issues, and a vocal minority are even reporting fake issues. Twitch has finally addressed the elephant in the room with DMCA copyright strikes, though any looking for a comprehensive solution may be disappointed....

Before proceeding ahead, I would also like to congratulate all of Puducherry, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram and Sikkim equally. I’d like to congratulate their players for putting up a fight. And to their respective boards for putting up a show. And last, but not the least, to BCCI - for encouraging players from all parts of the country to represent their own states and territories - while trying to win an Indian cap....

Payet, who signed a five-year contract in February, made a fine start to his West Ham career last season as he scored nine Premier League goals and claimed 13 assists to propel the club to finish seventh, their best league finish since 2002. The 29-year-old’s struggle to rediscover the same form this season has drawn criticism from the fans but Bilic called it back-handed compliment. “I see Messi or Ronaldo....

Rooney sorry for ‘inappropriate’ pictures The France international has been linked with a move away from the Hammers for some time now but on Monday chairman David Sullivan expressed his hope that Payet would stay at the club “for many years to come”. Reiterating the chairman’s message, Bilic told the official club website: “The Chairman came out and said during the Euros [that he was staying] when the speculation started....

With Allen scrambling early in the fourth quarter, Jones lowered his head and made helmet-to-helmet contact with the second-year quarterback, who was forced to leave the game. Jones drew an unnecessary roughness penalty and after the game, Bills coach Sean McDermott said, “There’s no room in football for that.” A day after New England’s 16-10 victory, reporters asked Belichick what he’d tell his players about how to avoid such situations....