The 28-year-old ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament and tore the meniscus in one of his knees in December 2016 which sidelined him from action for a year. And since the injury, the attacker has struggled to regain fully his form that made the Goodison Park outfit pay a whopping £28 million for his service from Crystal Palace. However, the former Bolton Wanderers’ gaffer has pleaded with the fans for more understanding as he gradually gets back to full fitness....

The talk show is now reportedly the focus of an internal investigation by its parent company, WarnerMedia amid accusations of a toxic workplace culture, racism, and sexual harassment—plunging the show into crisis. DeGeneres issued an apology in a memo to staff last Thursday in which the 62-year-old host addressed the claims that her show isn’t as sunny a place to work as her on-screen persona portrays. “As we’ve grown exponentially, I’ve not been able to stay on top of everything and relied on others to do their jobs as they knew I’d want them done....

Prominent state-level Republicans in Arizona, Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas and Pennsylvania have so far publicly expressed support for Democrats facing Trump-backed GOP nominees. It remains to be seen if this trend will continue and what effect it may have on the outcome of the races. The upcoming midterms for the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate, as well as elections for state offices, may prove a test of former President Trump’s endorsement....

Kedah centre back Zac Anderson was not surprised by Selangor’s defensive approach in their 1-1 draw on Saturday. In the Super League match that was held at Kedah’s homeground the Darul Aman Stadium (SDA), Selangor took an early lead through Veenod Subramaniam’s 16th-minute goal. The hosts managed to find the equaliser through Ken Ilso Larsen’s shot from outside the box in the 30th minute, but could not find the winning goal as they were denied by the Red Giants goalkeeper Norazlan Razali’s heroics, and the visitors’ negative approach....

Whether you attribute it to his .688 batting average, his six RBIs or his apparently effective motivational speech, David Ortiz is a huge reason why the Boston Red Sox won the 2013 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals — hence his series MVP prize. And Big Papi received his anticipated reward Sunday — more money and more time at Fenway Park. MORE: Memories, moments from Boston’s World Series celebration The 38-year-old's extension was expected, as Ortiz's big bat is still an important, effective component in Boston's lineup....

Just after midnight on April 15, Musk posted a tweet that reads, “Doge Barking at the moon.” He included a photo in the tweet of a painting by Spanish artist Joan Miró titled “Dog Barking at the Moon.” Musk, who has over 51 million Twitter followers, has actively tweeted for months about the virtual currency Dogecoin, and his meme-like content has caused spikes in the value of the Bitcoin alternative’s shares....

First, his very public falling out with Manchester United led to a divorce with half the 2022/23 season still left to play. Now a free agent, he is being tipped to join Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr in January on a staggering contract potentially worth nearly €200 million ($211.4 million) per season. With all that swirling around the CR7 brand, he flew to his fifth and final World Cup in Qatar aiming to bring the trophy back to Portugal for the first time and lift the only title missing from his collection....

The Oscars will air at 8 p.m. EST on ABC. Here’s everything you need to know about who is hosting, presenting and performing at this year’s ceremony. The (No) Host The Oscars will forgo a host for the second year in a row, ABC Entertainment President Karey Burke said at the Television Critics Association winter press tour. “Let me confirm it now, together with the academy, that there will be no traditional host this year,” she said, according to The Hollywood Reporter....

Details of what Ryan Murphy and the AHS team have in store for the next season, however, are hard to come by. Questions like when it is out and what its theme will be can only be guessed at, though there are some hints that are starting to drop from series regulars like Sarah Paulson. Murphy, however, has spoken about he puts together seasons of the show, and has even discussed potential Season 11 themes on his Twitter, so some intriguing details about the future of the FX show are starting to emerge....

The last time audiences saw the cast of the big screen version was for the 2007 sequel, National Treasure: Book of Secrets. Since the beginning of the year, Bad Boys 4 Life co-writer Chris Bremner has been working on the screenplay for the franchise’s third installment. Having done the first two films, Turtletaub recently directed two episodes of NBC’s musical comedy/drama, Zoe’s Extraordinary Playlist. In a recent interview with Collider, the franchise’s producer Jerry Bruckheimer talked about the difference between the film and the television versions of National Treasure: “We’re certainly working on one National Treasure for streaming and we’re working on one for the big screen....

Using cotton swabs or other methods to remove protective wax from the ears can increase your risk of developing swimmer’s ear. You also may be at risk if you have cuts or scratches in your ears, where bacteria can enter. Symptoms of Swimmer’s Ear Symptoms of swimmer’s ear may include ears that are red and itchy, flaky skin around or inside the ear, ear pain (especially when the ear is touched), swelling of the ear, or drainage from the ear....

However, a new study published in the journal Environment International raised the question of whether pesticide residues from produce need to be avoided to prevent potentially negative health outcomes—including the risk of early death. What’s the Problem With Pesticides? Pests can ruin a beautiful juicy apple or a ripe and delicious peach. From insects and rodents to certain diseases, there are many natural forces that can wreak havoc on a crop, which leads to loss of revenue and possibly even less food available for human consumption....

Among the bombshells dropped during the committee’s first public hearing on Thursday was the allegation that several House Republicans sought presidential pardons for their roles in attempting to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. Committee vice chair Representative Liz Cheney of Wyoming specifically named Representative Scott Perry, a Pennsylvania Republican, and alluded to more. Perry rejected the accusation. Schiff, a prominent Democrat from California and vice member of the committee, spoke about the hearings during an appearance on ABC’s This Week....

“Why would you [try to] get consent from the guy, and not get a search warrant?” Pat Diaz, a former Miami-Dade homicide detective of 35 years, told Fox News. “You can get a search warrant for everything in that house, including his laptop,” Diaz added. Diaz told Fox that examining Laundrie’s electronic devices could have given investigators clues about where Petito is. The North Port Police Department said it has “has no authority to execute a possible federal search warrant on our own....

The sensational left-back, who was a pillar at K’Ogalo in 2016 during his premier league debut, received his ITC on Friday, two days to their first league match, which will be against Dinamo Tbilisi at Boris Paichadze Dinamo Arena. When AFC Leopards and Gor Mahia will play in 2017 Speaking to Goal via Skype, the Kakamega High School alumnus asserted that he is psyched up having adapted to the European weather and that his main ambition is to sharpen his skills as he works for positive results at Kolkheti....

Christopher Godfrey, formerly the Iowa Workers’ Compensation Commissioner, has been awarded $1.5 million in damages, though that amount could grow. Godfrey had been appointed to a six-year term by Branstad’s predecessor, Chet Culver, a Democrat. After Branstad was elected in 2010 he requested Godfrey resign. According to Branstad, he requested all department heads and division directors resign so he could put in his own staffers. Three officials, including Godfrey, refused....

Five Black police officers—Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Desmond Mills Jr., Emmitt Martin III and Justin Smith— have been fired and charged with Nichols’ murder and other offenses. Following the release of harrowing body camera footage of Nichols’ January 7 arrest, Memphis police announced that two other officers, at least one of whom is white, have also been suspended, while the Memphis Fire Department said it had fired two emergency medical workers and a lieutenant....

Former detective Peter Michael Shepherd, 63, and Eric Smith, 41, who is accused of leasing the property where the plants were grown, were both arrested Tuesday by the Klamath County Sheriff’s Office. The two men face the same charges: unlawful manufacture of marijuana and “engaging in a financial transaction in property derived from unlawful activity,” Klamath County District Attorney Eve Costello told the Herald and News. The Klamath County Sheriff’s Office and Basin Interagency Narcotics Enforcement Team (BINET) discovered the illegally grown marijuana after a September 16 visit to Shepherd’s property outside of Dairy, Oregon....

Get odds on Swansea to win PL opener The 31-year-old enjoyed a successful 14-year professional career, notably turning out for Celta, Rayo Vallecano and Swansea. He also played once for Spain, featuring in a World Cup qualifier against Belarus. “According to medical reports, the current situation of my right ankle has come to a point where is [sic] has forced me to say goodbye to you as a professional football player today,” he wrote....

Appointed in the final months of Trump’s presidency, Miller faced scrutiny for delays in deploying the National Guard as the mob stormed the Capitol on January 6. However, Miller’s stood by his response to the riot, which he originally blamed former President Donald Trump for inciting, as being in line with procedure. In the wake of the insurrection, Miller told Vice it was “pretty much definitive” that the riot wouldn’t have happened if Trump didn’t hold his “Save America” rally that morning....