In an exposing article for The Players’ Tribune, the former NHL netminder revealed a side of himself that he had kept hidden from the outside world — his struggles with obsessive-compulsive disorder and depression and how in 1994 he got into his car and came very close to driving it off a cliff. “I always wanted to get my story out there and it just seemed like the time was right,” Hirsch exclusively told Sporting News in a wide-ranging telephone interview....

Speaking in a podcast episode with Foreign Affairs Deputy Editor Kate Brannen released Thursday, Boris Bondarev said that he didn’t think the longtime Russian leader would actually launch his invasion in the first place. “I didn’t think that he would start the war…It was obvious to me and I thought it was obvious to everybody, including Putin, that Ukraine is not that weak as it was in 2014. The Russian army is not as strong as it is reported to be,” he said....

Zakayev is himself no stranger to international intrigue. A former actor born in Kazakhstan in 1959, he was a field commander during the first Chechen war and represented Chechnya at the peace talks in 1996 that ended the war. After being wounded when conflict erupted again in Grozny in 2000, Zakayev fled to London. In 2002 he was accused by Russia of having been involved in the planning of the Dubrovka theater siege in Moscow by Chechen separatists....

He supports the improvements to the “student-athlete experience and student-athlete welfare experience” that will come with the NCAA Division I board of directors’ decision to grant the “Power 5” conferences more autonomy Thursday. MORE: NCAA votes for “Power 5” autonomy | Death of Division I | BENDER: Power 5 vs. Group of 5 Yet he’s wary of the competitive perceptions that come with it and the effects that will have on the AAC and other so-called “Group of 5” conferences....

Sheikh will likely be charged with offenses short of murder–such as kidnapping or conspiracy–while prosecutors continue to assemble additional evidence, the sources say. The indictment is designed to “stake a claim” to the case, says a knowledgeable U.S. official–and put pressure on the Pakistanis to extradite Sheikh. The indictment may give voice to American outrage over a vicious act of terrorism. But some Justice Department officials are worried that the charges could be little more than a symbolic victory....

Between 2012 and 2017, Navy Medicine identified patients who had a positive fecal occult blood tests but a subsequent review process never found documentation of a “result and next steps,” notices and discussions which normally occur between doctors and patients, and are then listed on a patient’s medical record. More than 5,000 cases that have not been previously reported were discovered during a process improvement initiative at Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD)....

But the tensions continue. Bush aides still don’t want the commission to delve further into CIA and FBI failures. They suggested it focus on new areas like border security and visa issues; they also want the panel to investigate the “role of Congress” in overseeing the work of the intelligence agencies. Another potential flash point: the White House’s refusal to turn over documents showing briefings the intelligence community gave Bush prior to 9-11....

Why Exercise Can Help You Get Pregnant Starting an exercise regimen is best done early, at least three months before you plan to start trying. Of course, if you have any health issues or are immediately starting infertility treatment, please check with your physician prior to starting a new exercise regimen. There is an unmistakable link between PCOS and weight gain. Many, though not all, women who have PCOS have an issue with their weight....

How Exercising Helps Psoriatic Arthritis When you have psoriatic arthritis, your immune system attacks healthy cells in your body, causing joints to become inflamed, swollen, painful, stiff, and difficult to move. Approximately 30% of people with psoriasis will develop psoriatic arthritis. Without proper treatment, psoriatic arthritis can progress and potentially cause permanent joint damage and disability. An early diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis and the initiation of treatment are important for improving the long-term outcomes of the disease....

There are several types of fibroids, and one of them is exophytic fibroids. These fibroids are particularly large and grow out of the uterus into the abdominal cavity. “Exophytic” describes a growth that extends beyond the surface of the organ where it originated. Types of Exophytic Fibroids Intramural fibroids are the only type of uterine fibroid that stay within the uterus. These tumors embed themselves in the muscular wall of the uterus....

It’s not clear how these fragmentary efforts will dovetail with the administration’s plan. State officials will bear the brunt of administering whatever system eventually emerges from the White House and Congress. But these officials say they have no time to waste. Clinton wasn’t the only politician to run for office last year promising reform. Many of his former colleagues, the nation’s governors, are under enormous pressure to overhaul the system....

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The Nigeria international arrived at the Antonis Papadopoulos Stadium from Portuguese second division side Uniao Madeira in August 2016 and made 54 appearances across all competitions, with four goals to his name. In his last game for the club, Shehu wore the captain armband and scored from the penalty spot to help Ronny Levy’s men secure a 3-1 victory over Ethnikos Achna. And the former Kano Pillars player took to social media to send his heartfelt appreciation to the club and its fans for their love and support....

The 25-year-old suffered a damage after a collision with Brighton and Hove Albion forward Izzy Brown in the Eagles’ FA Cup third round defeat on January 8. The former Leicester City player - whom manager Roy Hodgson confirmed would be out for months - shared a picture of himself in a knee brace, using a workout rope in the gym.

The Chelsea player who is currently on a season-long loan in the Turkish Super Lig, dressed in a traditional attire as he walked down the aisle on Saturday. Guests including Odion Ighalo, Victor Anichebe, Asisat Oshoala and comedian Seyi Law were present to grace the beautiful celebration of love. A post shared by Kenneth Omeruo (@omeruo) on Dec 30, 2017 at 1:45am PST A post shared by Jude (@ighalojude) on Dec 30, 2017 at 11:14am PST...

The 30-year-old scored his 115th goal for the Partenopei which draws him levelled with Maradona as they regained the top spot in the Italian top-flight with a vital away win against the Bulls. And Koulibaly who was also on target at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino has sent a note of praise to the skipper whom he described as a great captain. A post shared by Kalidou Koulibaly (@kkoulibaly26) on Dec 17, 2017 at 7:49am PST

Both players played at the Stadio Olimpico for two seasons where they guided Roma to a second place finish in the 2016-17 Serie A season before they departed for the English Premier League this summer. Salah has been in a fine form for the Reds since his arrival from Roma having notched seven goals in 11 league games this campaign. A post shared by Mohamed Salah (@mosalah22) on Nov 6, 2017 at 7:44am PST

The Arsenal forward curated some of the silky skills he exhibited while on international duty with Nigeria. Also, he ushered in his goal against Brighton and Hove Albion as the ’treat’ in the Halloween-themed Instagram post. Iwobi was an unused substitute in the Gunners 2-1 win over Swansea City on Saturday and he could make his second appearance in the Uefa Europa League when Arsenal host Red Star Belgrade at the Emirates Stadium on Thursday...