Joining ESPN’s “Mike & Mike in the Morning” on Wednesday, Johnson revealed his grandmother’s special (and disturbing) treatment that he claimed helped him stay on the field. MORE: Crazy interviews we’ll never forget | Our Top 10 Super Bowl ads “If I had my ankle sprained I’d collect warm urine from my teammates, heat it up and put my ankle in it for 30 minutes.” Here’s more proof that Johnson is serious about the unique technique....

After the president instructed all governors to allow churches to reopen immediately last Friday, the CDC published a set of guidelines for religious leaders to follow to prevent further spread of the virus. Among the recommendations listed were social distancing, limiting attendance at services, adding services to better distribute patrons among those offered and limiting singing during services. “Consider suspending or at least decreasing use of a choir/musical ensembles and congregant singing, chanting, or reciting during services or other programming, if appropriate within the faith tradition,” the initial guidelines read....

The Associated Press reported that while in 2017 abortion rates reached their lowest level since 1973, there were small increases in the numbers over the past two years, despite several states’ efforts to stop them. The CDC report shows the latest available abortion data. In 2018, the numbers rose by 1 percent, then rose another 2 percent in 2019. That year, the rate of abortions per 1,000 women of child-bearing age rose another 1 percent....

Despite being one of the greatest second-innings batsmen the game has ever seen, MS Dhoni has come up short on some occasions in important games, both on the international stage and in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Even while batting first, the wicket-keeper has seen centuries go in vain due to a lack of support from the other batsmen. In this article, we take a look at the 5 greatest innings of MS Dhoni, who turns 39 tomorrow, in a losing cause....

Cristiano Ronaldo opened the scoring for Real Madrid in the 10th minute with a record-breaking goal, before doubling the advantage in the second half. Iago Aspas was controversially sent off soon after, which was followed by John Guidetti pulling one back for the hosts. Karim Benzema silenced the home crowd with a goal seconds later, before Toni Kroos wrapped things up late in the game to put one had firmly on the La Liga trophy....

Celta Vigo confirmed they have parted ways with coach Abel Resino, citing a difference in philosophy. “Abel Resino and Celta Vigo have separated after an agreement reached by both parties to go their own ways,” said a statement on the club’s website on Saturday. “It was a joint decision taken today considering that once the objective of the recent season had been achieved, it was the best thing, just as much for the coach as the club, given the perceived differences in the philosophy of the club....

The big man is discussing an extension with the Celtics, according to a report from the Boston Herald. Horford, 33, has one year remaining on a four-year, $113 million deal and a player option he may decline for the 2019-20 season worth $30.1 million. It is unclear how the possible departure of star point guard Kyrie Irving could impact Horford’s decision. Horford averaged 13.6 points, 6.7 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game in 2018-19 and is expected to have a slew of options should he become an unrestricted free agent....

Celtics president Danny Ainge said Wednesday that he reached out to McHale, who was fired by the Rockets, about a possible role with the team. MORE: Eight possible coaching replacements in Houston | 76ers’ brain lock leads to technical “I told Kevin that (Wednesday),” Ainge told the Boston Herald. “We’ve got a spot for him. I know we could figure something out for him in some capacity, but I think he’s just in a wait-and-see mode....

Having missed a great chance after being brilliantly set up by Riyad Mahrez at Goodison Park, the England forward finally found the net in the 84th minute. Sterling grabbed the clinching goal for the defending champions, his shot crashing in off the underside of the crossbar. Goal-line technology was required to check if the ball had crossed the line, referee Michael Oliver eventually pointing to the centre circle to confirm Stirling’s landmark strike....

Economy watchers looking for the full half of the glass may soon be squinting to find it. We’re not in an official recession, and unemployment remains historically low. Consumer spending, although slowing, hasn’t tanked just yet. But the view from corner offices has rarely been this bleak. Corporate profits in the second quarter were down 18 percent from last year–the first time since the 1960s that number has declined by double digits without a recession, says senior equity strategist Joseph S....

WWE’s Black and Gold Brand has recently been elevated and competes with AEW with respect to television ratings and overall quality of wrestling every week. Many fans and pundits of the business agree that such competition is good for the overall development of professional wrestling as a whole. This includes WWE Superstar Cesaro who, in an interview with Sun Sport, said that things changed in WWE when the company executed the brand split between RAW and SmackDown a few years ago....

Sujay Mahato’s opener for Rainbow in the first half set the nerves jangling for the Mariners before Ansumana Kromah settled them in the second half. With the draw, however, the Green and Maroons overtook East Bengal in the process today. The Mariners sit atop the CFL 2017 standings having played a game more. East Bengal square off to Patha Chakra tomorrow and will look to usurp Bagan in the table....

Hamas, the militant Islamic movement which won the last Palestinian election in 2006 and had reluctantly shared power with the rival Fatah movement since, lost patience on Tuesday and conducted a violent purge of the remnants of Yasser Arafat’s old guard, seizing de facto control of the Gaza Strip (Bloomberg). President Mahmoud Abbas, a Fatah senior statesmen, urged his forces to resist and denounced the move as an attempted coup, but reports suggest Fatah’s power in Gaza has been smashed (MSNBC)....

After such a bloody conclusion to the premiere, Chainsaw Man rides high for a second week with some fascinating character developments as it handily introduces new players into the mix. Denji has a home and a purpose, but now it’s time to figure out what’s next and what he needs to strive for to make himself useful to Makima. Last week, Denji merged with Pochita and slaughtered the Zombie Devil in a brutal climax that left him surrounded by corpses when Makima and Public Safety found him....

According to the new guidelines, close contacts of these individuals should quarantine for seven to 10 days after exposure, which is a decrease from the initially recommended 14 days. These individuals can then end their quarantines after seven days if they receive a negative test, or 10 days if they do not get tested and “no symptoms have been reported during daily monitoring,” the CDC noted on its website....

The Islanders defeated the Cranes 2-1 in an entertaining semis tie, and as a result booked a final berth where they will tackle hosts Kenya, who had defeated Burundi by a solitary goal. Former Harambee Stars striker Boniface Ambani has warned the team against underrating Zanzibar, who have been excellent in this edition. “It was a shocker to many, no one had expected Zanzibar to eliminate Uganda, but again this is football and things do happen....

Rivers, who started at quarterback for the Colts in 2020 after 16 seasons with the Chargers, announced his retirement on Wednesday to Kevin Acee of The San Diego Tribune. Rivers ends his NFL run at No. 5 on both the all-time passing yards and all-time passing touchdowns lists and can expect a spot in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. MORE: Colts’ best QB replacements for Rivers But it was never just about statistics when Rivers took the field....

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While the world waits to see Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao duke it out to decide who will be crowned the welterweight champion of the world, celebrities like P. Diddy, Charles Barkley, Tom Brady, and Jamie Foxx are on hand to make their picks for the big fight. MORE: Classic Mayweather photos | Brady and Mayweather like to FaceTime | Fight is set to make Vegas history To no surprise, there’s no consensus....

His superhero co-star Mark Ruffalo has expressed his well-wishes while other actors and journalists have also reached out. Renner, 51, suffered a “traumatic” injury on New Year’s Day whilst plowing snow at his Lake Tahoe home. The two-time Oscar-nominee is said to be in a “critical but stable condition” after he was airlifted to a Reno area hospital on Sunday, January 1. Renner is now out of surgery but remains in a critical condition, his publicist confirmed....