It turns out that Ball, 38, has solid credentials. Raised in South Carolina, he left home at 17 with some musician pals known as Uncle Walt’s Band, stopped in Nashville to audition for the legendary producer Owen Bradley, then wound up in Austin, Texas. Uncle Walt’s Band was an eclectic outfit that drew from bluegrass, jazz, folk and Western swing; much beloved yet terminally obscure, the group never managed to get far beyond the Austin scene....
Hosts Middlesex needed just 44 runs to win with eight wickets to spare at the start of the day. But, they didn’t start brightly, losing Adam Voges in the third over. Despite the early worry, Eoin Morgan and Neil Dexter kept their heads and pushed Middlesex towards the required total. A tiny hiccup occurred when skipper Neil Dexter fell for 25 with just a solitary run required. Early on in the match during Middlesex’s first innings, Graham Onions secured attention-grabbing figures of 7-62....
The league leaders are seven points ahead of Atletico, but their advantage could be trimmed to four by the time they kick off against Las Palmas, a fixture that takes place 24 hours after Diego Simeone’s men face Leganes. A win for Barca against Atletico on Sunday could go a long way to deciding the destination of the title and Valverde hinted at dissatisfaction with their opponents being given an extra day’s rest....
It typically affects people who are over age 65. When you have CHF—the heart continues to work, but it is unable to pump blood sufficiently to meet the demands of the body. What Is Congestive Heart Failure? CHF usually develops over a long period of time. The course and symptoms of heart failure depend on which regions of the heart are affected. CHF can lead to severe complications, and the condition requires ongoing medical treatment....
Key to this effort is promoting America as the innovation capital of the world. That means passing a bill to enable research and development (R&D) expensing for American companies. It may not sound as important as the National Defense Authorization Act, (a must-pass bill) or as impactful as federal government spending (which ends on Dec. 16), but given its potential impact on workers, small businesses, and manufacturers, this tax provision should be a top priority for Capitol Hill....
A recent Gallup poll found that a whopping 18 million Americans—including 20 percent of Americans who make less than $24,000 annually—cannot afford at least one of their prescriptions. The personal experiences of many of my former constituents, patients, and contacts in the medical industry attest to the accuracy of these poll results. An alarming number of people have told me they are forgoing treatment because of cost concerns. The status quo is sad and tragic and needs to end....
Democratic Governor Ned Lamont on Tuesday signed a sweeping 300-page bill that will allow residents 21 and older to purchase and possess up to 1.5 ounces of cannabis in public spaces—and up to 5 ounces at home or in the trunk of a vehicle—starting July 1. “I think it is a model for the rest of the nation,” Lamont said of the bill. “We had a chance to learn from others, and I think we’ve got it right here in the state of Connecticut....
Bye said the state hopes the act will pass in Washington, D.C, providing Connecticut with $168 million in its first fiscal year and more in future years. The bill would give a total of approximately $700 million to the state over three years to help develop a quality early childhood system that would pay workers a fair wage, making a more financially attractive industry. On Monday, Connecticut child care providers said the state requires more federal resources to help with the industry’s staffing problems, worsened by a COVID surge and overall labor shortage....
The exciting Brazilian has been on a tear in the UFC as of late, winning his last five fights, including a title win and successful title defense. Apart from getting his hands on UFC gold, Deiveson Figueiredo also joined some elite company in the UFC’s record books: According to the MMA By The Numbers Twitter account, Figueiredo is just one of eight fighters to have 8 or more knockdowns in their first ten UFC fights....
Psychological warfare remains a cardinal factor in establishing a certain advantage over an opponent in combat sports. War of nerves remains an integral part of MMA, and two of the very best to ever do so remain Chael Sonnen and Conor McGregor. Sonnen cranked up the browbeat to another level to lure Anderson Silva into a fight. Following his victory over Nate Marquardt at UFC 109, Sonnen delivered an iconic post-fight interview calling out Anderson Silva....
The Irishman is set to make his UFC return 15 months after a submission defeat to Khabib Nurmagomedov when he faces Donald Cerrone in Las Vegas on Saturday. Join DAZN and watch more than 100 fight nights a year While McGregor, a former two-weight champion in UFC, has his immediate focus on the Octagon, he still fancies another crack at boxing after losing to Floyd Mayweather Jr. in a blockbuster bout in August 2017....
The United States and the rest of the world are entering a new, uncertain phase of the COVID-19 outbreak. Severe social-distancing measures have broken the initial wave, with cases flattening and heading downward in hard-hit places like New York, Italy and the U.K. What comes next is the trickier task of loosening up on restrictions enough to save people’s livelihoods and sanity while keeping the virus from roaring back to overwhelm emergency rooms and intensive-care units....
Having been crowned Premier League champions in 2016-17, the Blues have endured a humbling tumble from the summit in the current campaign. As Manchester City have surged clear at the top, Chelsea have been unable to keep pace with the chasing pack and now sit 10 points adrift of the Champions League spots. A 1-1 draw in a derby date with West Ham appears to have consigned them to Europa League football, with beleaguered boss Conte tired of discussing the failings of an underperforming side....
Chelsea show FA Cup run can help, not hinder, title bid The Serbia international came off the bench to score the third goal against Brentford, before winning the penalty from which Michy Batshuayi completed a 4-0 fourth-round rout, with Willian and Pedro having also netted. Ivanovic has enjoyed a successful nine-year spell at Stamford Bridge but has been heavily linked with a move to Zenit this month – and Conte appeared to pave the way for an imminent exit for a player he described as a “legend”, with goalkeeper Asmir Begovic potentially set for a similar fate....
The Premier League champions have signed four players this summer but have sold several squad players from last season’s title win. This coupled with a host of injuries to the likes of Pedro, Eden Hazard and Tiemoue Bakayoko has left the Blues short of depth ahead of Burnley’s visit for the first Premier League game of the season. Pedro out, Rudiger in against Burnley As a result Chelsea will name several youth and fringe players on the bench for Saturday’s match....
Chelsea are top of the Premier League and appear to be on their way to regaining the title from Leicester City, holding a seven-point lead over second-placed Tottenham. But after a surprising slip up against Crystal Palace at the weekend cut their advantage down from 10 points, Conte warned the league is not over just yet. “There is big pressure but it is normal when you are in a great club and you are very good,” Conte said....
The Italian also insisted that Chelsea must learn to be more patient with their manager as they try to compete with the likes of Manchester City with significantly less investment. The Blues boss had already stated his wish to remain at the club for the remaining 18 months on his contract and added he’s even open to an extension. However, he did say talks would be on hold until the end of the season....
Inter are second in Serie A, one point behind leaders Juventus, as they prepare to face 19th-placed SPAL on Sunday, and Conte was in ebullient mood in his pre-match press conference. The Nerazzurri returned to form in the Champions League by beating Slavia Prague 3-1 on Wednesday and victory at home against SPAL would extend Inter’s Serie A winning streak to five matches. Conte was asked how he intends to maintain his side’s strong form in order to keep Inter’s title challenge on course, and he called for everyone at the club to keep their feet on the ground....
Conte has been the subject of constant speculation that his second season with Chelsea could well be his last. The Italian has feuded with Chelsea’s hierarchy over their failure to back his transfer plans last year and has done little to quell the impression he would be willing to leave. The equation is quite simple ahead of Sunday’s final day of the Premier League season; victory for Chelsea at Newcastle and defeat for fourth-placed Liverpool at home to Brighton would secure a Champions League berth for the west Londoners....
