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While the ‘big 3’ of men’s tennis Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic not only have decimated the players of their generation like Andy Murray, David Ferrer, Stan Wawrinka and so on but also have dominated the next gen stars like Alexander Zverev, Stefanos Tsitsipas and many more thus far. While we cherish, adore and admire the domination, resilience and undiminishing passion of the ‘Big 3’, we wonder when and where the likes of Dominic Thiem, Kei Nishikori, Alexander Zverev, just to name a few, will rise to the challenge to script their own story of the grandest success on the bigger stages of the game....

On paper, anyway. If we’ve learned anything since Pete Carroll left Southern California it is this: just because you land elite recruits doesn’t mean you can develop elite recruits. And more important: win championships. “Our future,” says USC coach Steve Sarkisian, “is ridiculously bright.” It was bright under Lane Kiffin, too. Heck, it was bright for two months while Ed Orgeron played caretaker. But understand this: for USC to become USC again; for the Trojans to be the program that can stand toe-to-toe with the sport’s heavyweights and punish them again, it’s going to take more than just another star-studded recruiting class....

This chat won’t venture into strength of schedule, or the merits of the Missouri Valley Conference, or even the Shockers’ undefeated record. We are not talking about whether or not Wichita State should be a No. 1 seed. That will happen. There’s zero remaining doubt, now that the Shockers have a 34-0 record after beating Indiana State in the Valley title game. So let’s not waste the breath. Here’s the conversation topic: Can the Shockers win the national championship?...

That might have seemed impossible less than a week after back-to-back bizarre incidents with cornerback Josh Shaw and senior running back Anthony Brown. Yet here we are in a spot where USC, Stanford and UCLA haven’t been in since Sept. 29, 1980. That’s the last time all three schools were ranked in the Top 15 in the AP Poll. MORE: Week 2 Picks | First-and-10: Right coach, right program | Judgment night for Big Ten...

Simply put, players can move houses in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, though it is not something that they can do at the earliest stages of the game. More specifically, it is only when the Resident Services tent has been upgraded to a full-blown building that fans are able to relocate homes, and that upgrade will not occur until a player has built ACNH’s museum, Nook’s Cranny, a bridge, and three additional houses....

Don’t swim with AirPods Pro, either. If your AirPods Pro get wet from the rain, sweat, or anything else, it’s essential to dry them off before you charge them. AirPods Pro are sweat and water-resistant, which isn’t the same as waterproof. Can You Shower With AirPods Pro If You’re Careful? Even if you’re very careful, your AirPods Pro will likely be damaged if you wear them in the shower....

The accident occurred as workers attempted to remove the Sauber driven by Esteban Gutierrez, who had been forced to abandon the race. As workers used a mobile crane to lift the vehicle and return it to the pits, one worker, who was not immediately identified by officials, dropped his radio and attempted to pick it up. The man stumbled and was hit and run over by the recovery vehicle, whose driver couldn’t see him, the FIA said in a statement posted on its website....

“It was great to get to go out there with my brothers in my hometown. It was special for me,” Barrett said. “A lot of excitement, a little nervous with it being the first time wearing a Duke jersey. But for me, playing in front of the fans is great. I got to see mom and dad in the crowd and everybody in Canada. It was cool.” NCAA rules permit teams to take an international trip once every four years....

The Habs had their season opener on Wednesday night, knocking off the Maple Leafs in a wild, 4-3 victory that saw three goals scored in the final 2:30. But before the game, Montreal announced the entirety of the team’s roster. No one got as loud of an ovation as Price did, walking out donning a suit and a slick hat. The 35-year-old is currently on long-term injured reserve, and there are serious doubts if he will play this season or beyond....

On Monday, Teigen issued a lengthy apology in a Medium blog post, in which she stated that she was “truly ashamed” of her “awful” tweets, which targeted a then-teenage Courtney Stodden a decade ago. However, conservative commentator Owens took to Twitter late Monday to hit out at Teigen, accusing the star’s “team” of deleting “negative comments” from her Instagram account, “to create the illusion that the world is forgiving her....

One would think after Mayweather dominated Pacquiao and showed why he’s the best boxer in this generation that the latter would let it go and move on. Mayweather certainly did, going 2-0 including another lucrative record-setting victory over UFC star Conor McGregor in August 2017. “Money” has stated on numerous occasions that he’s retired and won’t be taking on Pacquiao one more time because he has enough in the bank to last more than a lifetime....

The Spartans have made 22 straight tournament appearances under Tom Izzo. Michigan State’s last miss was in 1996-97 in Izzo’s second season. Michigan State (14-10) started the 2020-21 season with six straight victories, but they lost four of their first six Big Ten games before having three games postponed because of COVID-19. The Spartans, however, are making a run just in time for March. Will that be enough to make the Big Dance?...

ESPN’s Craig Burley and Shaka Hislop both predicted Javi Gracia’s team to finish in the bottom three. With four consecutive opening game victories, Watford is flawless and Gracia was recently the Premier League Manager of the Month. While Gracia’s praise is well deserved, other members of the Watford team have earned the right to share in the compliments. One such member is Englishman Will Hughes. The midfielder has been excellent for a Watford team that currently sits in a Champions League qualification spot....

“On a basic level, states simply aren’t authorized to declare bankruptcy,” Juliet Moringiello, an associate dean of research at Pennsylvania’s Widener School of Law, told Newsweek. “Cities and counties and towns are authorized but even then there are still complicated constitutional considerations.” David Adkins, the director of the Council for State Governments, also confirmed that federal law doesn’t currently allow states to declare bankruptcy. The issue, he said, “goes to the very heart of our structure of federalism....

If you’re looking to take your podcasting to the next level, a mixing desk seems like a smart idea. But few are geared specifically for podcasters—until now. Does the Maonocaster All-in-One Podcast Production Studio have what it takes to help evolve your podcast? Then there’s the time taken to manage one or more additional voice added remotely, setting the levels right, and producing a polished show. Audio masters Maono recently came to the rescue with the AU-AM100: All-In-One Podcast Production Studio, a Kickstarter-funded portable podcast mixing desk that is intended to revolutionize podcasting....

While Steve Rogers and Tony Stark leaving the MCU left the biggest impact, it seems like they won’t be the only ones. Considering her death in Endgame, Black Widow’s upcoming solo prequel movie could very well be her final MCU appearance. Likewise, Hawkeye was set up to be retiring from his hero role as well. But not only are there plenty of other heroes to fill the void, but Marvel is also bringing in very specific new heroes....

On October 10, 2017, the U.S. fell to Trinidad & Tobago at the Alto Bolton Stadium and saw their World Cup dreams dashed. The U.S. team had not missed a tournament since Mexico ‘86 and the Soca Warriors were meant to be a stepping stone. The game should have been a coronation, not a disaster. For many, seeing the USMNT collapse in what should have been a routine CONCACAF qualifier was unfathomable....

The idea is that those who have had the disease, could develop antibodies and therefore immunity, allowing them to go back to work. It’s an idea mooted in a number of countries, including the U.K. and Germany, which are fighting the pandemic. Increasingly, people have come to assume that once you’ve had the virus, you’re immune. But can you be immune to COVID-19? Professor David Heymann, an infectious disease expert based at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and former assistant director of the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned against the idea people are immune, claiming it is “too early to tell if people can develop immunity....

Can You Survive Without Sleep? If you do not get the amount of sleep you need, even for one night, you might begin to experience the effects of sleep deprivation. Inadequate sleep causes problems that can include: Headaches Fatigue Irritability Sadness Trouble concentrating Slow physical and mental reaction time Jitteriness Usually, after getting enough restful sleep for one or two nights, these problems go away. What Happens to Your Body Without Sleep?...