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A second-half goal from Louisville City’s’ Luke Spencer was just enough on Thursday night as Drogba and Phoenix fell 1-0 in the Ivorian’s final match. Drogba scored three goals in three matches to help lead Phoenix to the final, including a stunning free kick in the team’s postseason opener. The former Chelsea star had announced that he would retire back in March, calling an end to a career that has also seen stops at Le Mans, Guingamp, Marseille, Shanghai Shenhua, Galatasaray and the Montreal Impact....

The study gave no reasons for the increase, but experts say frustrated parents, agitated day-care workers and 10-minute pediatric visits all contribute to quick fixes for emotional and behavioral problems. Even with the best of intentions, says Julie Magno Zito of the University of Maryland and the study’s lead author, “you have a confluence of social forces together who collectively say, ‘I don’t have time for anything else’.” The new data raises serious questions about how doctors are making diagnoses and why they are prescribing powerful drugs that have not been fully evaluated for safety or efficacy in such young children....

Du Plessis ruled himself out of the opening match of the series following the birth of his first child, but was at Lord’s on Sunday to see England wrap up a 211-run win inside four days. Man-of-the-match Moeen Ali claimed his first 10-wicket Test haul as the Proteas, led by stand-in skipper Dean Elgar, folded to 119 all out after bowling Joe Root’s side out for 233 on a day in which 19 wickets fell....

Since the announcement of the nominees, there has been an increased intensity to the rivalry between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi fans over which of these two legends deserve the best player in the world trophy. Goal.com will provide you with the details of everything there is to know in this article about the awards that will be presented in Dubai International Sports Conference 2017. ?What are the Globe Soccer Awards Globe Soccer Awards are a group of trophies handed out to football’s best players, managers, clubs and referees on a yearly basis in Dubai....

Hernandez ignites Mexico attack Sunday was Elias Hernandez’s night as the veteran continued his scoring run and put balls on a platter for his teammates to finish off. Two of them did in the game. While Hernandez was the standout, there were plenty of other things to think about after the tournament opener… Duenas could be unsung Gold Cup hero Jesus Duenas likely would’ve been on the plane to Russia were it not for a personal issue that kept him from joining national team camp on time after Tigres’ defeat in the Liga MX final....

Kentucky, of course, remains the odds-on favorite. The national semifinals will be played Saturday, April 4 in Indianapolis. Duke is about a 5-point favorite over Michigan State in the first tip (6:09 p.m. ET), and Kentucky is -5 vs. Wisconsin in the nightcap (8:49 p.m. ET). Check our odds page for updated lines from Las Vegas. The championship game is set for Monday, April 6. Odds to win 2015 NCAA Tournament Kentucky -120 (5-6) Wisconsin 7-2 Duke 7-2 Michigan State 8-1...

Just after the halftime buzzer in Monday’s Duke vs. Indiana game in Durham, Coach K became visibly upset when Indiana forward Max Bielfeldt bumped into him walking off the court. MORE: ACC/Big Ten Challenge: Seven things we learned | Urkel’s hot take on UCLA upset of Kentucky Krzyzewski turned and glared at Bielfeldt for several seconds. As the rest of the Blue Devils left the court, Krzyzewski discussed the incident with Hoosiers coach Tom Crean and referees....

This would be the antithesis of “taking it one game at a time.” MORE: Coach K calls out fans for pressuring team “Duke fans, just cut it out, man,” Krzyzewski said following Duke’s 90-69 victory over Indiana. “These kids aren’t perfect. My kid wasn’t playing ‘hero ball.’ He was playing winners’ ball. If you don’t like following him, don’t follow us. I’ll go to war with my guys.” The player in question is freshman wing RJ Barrett, who entered the Duke program as the No....

Faerun is, of course, the continent just about every official Dungeons & Dragons adventure from Wizards of the Coast takes place on, part of the immensely popular Forgotten Realms campaign setting. While the existing 5th edition sourcebooks will take player characters everywhere from Ten Towns to the Underdark, Baldur’s Gate to the Nine Hells themselves, there’s far too much in the Forgotten Realms for even over fifteen different written adventure books to cover....

RELATED: Dungeons & Dragons: Things You Didn’t Know About Dragonborn This multiverse is described as The Planar System, which consists of multiple planes of existence. These planes can often overlap or remain completely separate from other planes. Each plane has unique characteristics and can create interesting story elements. 8 Great Wheel Cosmology The fifth edition of Dungeons & Dragons uses the Great Wheel Cosmology, however, this version of the cosmology is not the first version of the system....

But why choose? Many experienced Dungeon Masters will undoubtedly incorporate both expansions into their campaigns, but the sheer number of new subclasses, items, mechanics, and spells included in each book could prove difficult track and balance. The array of character creation and customization options on offer may also be overwhelming for players who have only ever experienced vanilla 5E, and Wizards of the Coast gives Dungeons and Dragons players one more reason to choose between the two....

Although the upcoming book Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden does offer Forgotten Realms players a chance head north and visit the location made famous many years (and editions) ago, this isn’t a rehash of the old stories at all. Rime of the Frostmaiden is a brand new modern horror inspired adventure that capitalizes on the rich history of Icewind Dale without just telling the same story originally dreamed up by R....

Davis will not sign an extension with the New Orleans Pelicans and wants the team to move him, agent Rich Paul told ESPN. Durant discussed Davis’ decision when he met with reporters on Monday. “It’s not that serious. Why not talk about it?” Durant said, via the Mercury News. “AD wanted to play basketball somewhere else. It’s not like the president is shutting down the government. It’s just basketball.”...

Durant put up 51 points, including a stunning clutch corner three-pointer to take the contest into overtime, but the Warriors were beaten 131-128 to slip to 15-8 for the season. It marks the first time in his career that Durant has totalled more than 40 points in three consecutive NBA games and with Curry to come back following a groin strain sustained in a defeat to the Milwaukee Bucks on November 8 the Warriors will be looking to become more consistent....

The Oklahoma City Thunder star won the NBA's top individual honor Tuesday, grabbing 119 first-place votes. Miami's LeBron James, who had won the last two MVP awards and four of the previous five, finished second with six first-place votes and Blake Griffin of the Los Angeles Clippers was third. Durant, a 6-foot-9 forward, won his fourth scoring crown in five years this season by averaging 32 points per game. He helped the Thunder finish the regular season with a 59-23 record, second-best in the league, despite playing much of the season without three-time All-Star Russell Westbrook by his side because of a nagging knee injury....

Johnson’s superhero debut raked in a whopping $67 million for Warner Bros. Discovery in the United States, totalling over $140 million worldwide, to put Black Adam on a solid track toward profitability from its reported $200 million budget. Nevertheless, when it comes to critics, most Black Adam reviews refer to it as a mixed bag, contrary to the overwhelmingly positive reception it received from fans. RELATED: Black Adam: 9 Easter Eggs Only DC Comics Readers Noticed...

The forecast for Saturday is mostly dry for the Xfinity Series Great Clips 250, which begins at 1:30 p.m (ET). The weather forecast gets cloudy — no pun intended — on Sunday, as weather is expected to move through the Great Lakes state. Sprint Cup practice Friday morning was delayed by rain. MORE: SN power rankings | Truex eyes extension | 2015 Sprint Cup winners Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected Sunday during the Quicken Loans 400 with the potential for some of those storms to be severe, per weather....

Does that mean all of us should stay out from behind the wheel? Not at all. It depends on your specific symptoms and their severity. When considering this important question, some basic questions to ask yourself include: Can I focus well enough to drive, in spite of pain, fatigue, cognitive dysfunction, and other symptoms?How likely am I to fall asleep while driving?What other symptoms may impact my driving, how severe are they, and can they be managed?...

While it’s mostly aimed at demanding home users, the Drobo 5N2 – a five-bay NAS drive – could be used by a small business unit to provide a quick and flexible means to secure files and distribute them easily. But how does it differ from a dozen other NAS boxes, and is this one worth the additional cost? Drobo 5N2: Price Frankly, though, if you don’t already have spare drives and you don’t need five bays, you may be better off opting for a cheaper NAS and buying matching drives....

The Ivorian legend who marshalled the Blues’ attack from 2004-2012 visited team’s Cobham training centre before they silenced Hull City 2-0 at the Stamford Bridge. ‘‘Good to see you my People @johnterry.26 @willianborges88 @diego.costa @cescf4bregas #Champions2015,’’ Drogba posted on Instagram. Goals from Diego Costa and Gary Cahill ensured Antonio Conte’s men remain at the summit of the English Premier League log with 55 points – eight points more than second placed, Arsenal....