Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo defended Bryant afterward, saying “he’s a positive guy” and that “he’s passionate.” Audio released after the game also showed that Bryant’s exchange with Romo wasn’t negative. Still, are those types of outbursts a distraction for teammates? Sporting News host Rayven Tirado asked two former players and SN contributors, Troy Aikman and Ross Tucker, about what it’s like to deal with an emotional wide receiver on the team....

As with everything positive Israel considers, the weight of world opinion will condemn it. Israel should act anyway—for the sake of its own citizens, for the sake of its Arab neighbors and for the cause of regional stability. While instability can arise for many reasons, there are two ways to guarantee it: disputed territory and a sizable permanently displace population. The global community has exerted herculean efforts to ensure that both conditions persist in and around Israel....

The tiny creature sheds light on New Zealand’s Tuatara, the last living member of a group that has almost entirely been supplanted by lizards. About 6 inches long from nose to tail, the “miniature version” would fit curled up in the palm of your hand. It snacked on insects - including beetles and primitive water bugs. Named Opisthiamimus gregori, its fossilized remains were entombed in rocks from a river floodplain dating back to the Late Jurassic....

What is Extinction Rebellion and what is its goal? According to its UK website, Extinction Rebellion (XR) is “an international movement that uses non-violent civil disobedience in an attempt to halt mass extinction and minimize the risk of social collapse.” While demanding change concerning the climate change crisis, other human rights issues are included in the protests. The group’s first protest took place on November 2018 in London, England. XR protestors blocked five major bridges across the Thames River....

The Atlas Lions thrashed Nigeria 4-0 at the Stade Mohamed V in Casablanca, thanks to a brace from Zakaria Hadraf and goals from Walid El Karti and Ayoub El Kaabi. The win against the west African country capped Morocco’s laudable diaplays throughout the tournament, and the African stars have joined the country in cheering the team for their the victory on home soil. “Bravo for this trophy, congratulations you deserve it!...

David Unsworth’s men have lost seven games in 13 league games this campaign, winning just three with only two points above the relegation zone. The Goodison Park outfit are already eliminated from the League Cup and the Uefa Europa League, with a game to spare. And the 28-year-old who is yet to return to action since he suffered a knee ligament injury against Manchester United in December 2016, calmed a fan who poured his hearts out to him via Twitter....

In Nigeria’s second appearance at the quadrennial showpiece, Adepoju played three games out of four and inspired Nigeria to a 3-2 comeback win over Spain. The team managed by Bora Milutinovic featured most of the 1994 squad members but they failed to surpass their maiden World Cup performance after conceding a 4-1 loss to Denmark in the knockout stage. However, as the west African country prepare for her sixth appearance in the global, the former Real Madrid and Real Sociedad midfielder has made a strong commitment to don the Super Eagles jersey even in a second world....

The former Kayserispor and Eskisehirspor player could not resist sharing a picture of his young self with his ‘gucci belt.’ The 27-year-old has featured in 10 league games this campaign as the Ottoman Stadium outfit continue their struggle in the Turkish Super Lig with 11 points from 14 games. A post shared by Adewole (@raheem_lawal) on Dec 4, 2017 at 2:30pm PST

Looking back at what has passed for a “scandal” in recent years, there is no shortage of trivial nonsense that was cynically politicized through transparently partisan and purely performative displays of patriotism. There was the Republican meltdown over President Obama’s coffee salute, as well as the Dems’ outrage over Kellyanne Conway’s feet on the Oval Office couch, and the endless adversarial Fox News commentary on President Biden getting ice cream while president....

Following Sunday’s 19-9 loss to the Chiefs, Elliott explained that he re-aggravated the same knee injury he’s dealt with all season, according to the Cowboys. “It’s feeling better, but I got rolled up on it, which kind of hurt it,” Elliott said. MORE: Dak Prescott defends Amari Cooper’s COVID vaccine decision Elliott went into the medical tent briefly on Sunday.He had his right leg twisted after he was tackled by linebacker Willie Gay in the first quarter following a 2-yard reception....

Liverpool advanced to their first final 10 years and will face to returning finalists Chelsea, marking the second cup final between Liverpool and Chelsea this season. The final will be played on May 14 at Wembley Stadium in London. It falls on the weekend before the end of the Premier League season. Fans are always eager to see a Cinderella run in this competition, but it won’t be happening this season....

The agency proposed another $531,545 in civil penalties to the 34 passengers, resulting in a total of over $1 million in fines issued for this year. Among the new fines announced in a FAA press release: $45,000 was levied at a JetBlue Airways passenger on May 24 on a flight from New York to Florida “for allegedly throwing objects, including his carry-on luggage, at other passengers; refusing to stay seated; lying on the floor in the aisle, refusing to get up, and then grabbing a flight attendant by the ankles and putting his head up her skirt....

MORE: Potential opponents for Werdum after Velasquez rematch | UFC 194 Aldo-McGregor preview Werdum faced Velasquez for the undisputed heavyweight championship at UFC 188 in July 2015. Werdum won the fight via submission in the third round. This presents an interesting opportunity for Velasquez; a win would tie him with Randy Couture for most UFC heavyweight championship reigns (three).

“Based on updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Nevada Gaming Control Board has updated its policy for nonrestricted [sic] licensees in order to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 between people who are in close contact with each other for at least 15 minutes,” the notice stated. “Licensees must require patrons to wear face coverings at table and card games if there is no barrier, partition, or shield between the dealer and each player....

Though you may consider them unwanted visitors, face mites don’t usually cause any problems. They may even help your skin by removing waste and dead cells from your face. However, they can become problematic when they overgrow—a condition known as demodicosis. This can cause symptoms like itching and sores, as well as trigger or aggravate skin conditions like eczema or rosacea. Demodicosis requires treatment. This article looks at symptoms and complications of face-mite overgrowth, how it’s diagnosed and treated, and how you can keep these organisms in check....

Trump’s Thursday post was about the demonstrations in Minneapolis caused by the death of George Floyd, a black man who died while in police custody. Video shot by a witness showed a white police officer kneeling on Floyd’s neck for almost nine minutes. Trump said he would send the National Guard into the city to take command of the situation. “When the looting starts, the shooting starts,” Trump wrote....

Over the last several weeks, California has made headlines for the spate of smash-and-grab robberies reported in several of its largest cities. Surveillance videos shared by businesses and local authorities showed groups of thieves rushing into stores all at once and grabbing thousands of dollars worth of items before fleeing. The uptick in these kinds of retail thefts came near the start of the holiday shopping season and has driven many local leaders to call for crackdowns on organized crime rings....

While children are not a priority group in immunization rollouts and vaccine studies are only beginning in children now, some parents are worried schools will require students to get vaccinated before attending classes—or that the school may go ahead and vaccinate kids without parental consent. The Question A Michigan state chapter of Informed Choice USA working to “fight for medical freedom in Michigan and the right to true informed consent,” has recently urged parents not to send their children to school if their child’s district is allowing the Genesee County Health Department to administer vaccinations on school grounds....

The Claim An image shows a newspaper clipping from 1912 in which the prospect of coal contributing to climate change. Twitter account @learnhistory shared the image on August 12 with the caption: “Climate change prediction from 1912.” The image had the date of the clipping circled in red. At the time of writing, the post has more than 4,000 retweets and more than 15,000 likes. The Facts The image shows an article under the banner “Science Notes and News” with the headline “COAL CONSUMPTION AFFECTING CLIMATE....