The Dutch also achieved their third podium sweep here Sunday after their feats in men’s 500m and 5,000m. This is the first time that Dutch women have swept the podium in the Winter Games, reports Xinhua. Jorien ter Mors, fourth in 1,500m short track final Saturday, powered to an Olympic record time of one minute, 53.51 seconds to win the gold. Sochi 3,000m winner and defending champion Ireen Wust had to settle for silver in 1:54....
They take on the seventh seeds Robin Tabeling and Cheryl Seinen of Netherlands in the first round of the main draw. Manu Attri and K Maneesha were equally impressive in their 21-15, 21-7 win over the Dutch duo of Jasper Koppen and Judith Van Cruchten in the qualifiers. Compared to Ponnappa and Rankireddy, they have an easier assignment up next as they face fellow qualifiers Freek Golinski and Lise Jaques of Belgium....
And it was only a matter of time before the photo was cheekily replicated by other teams. But Dutch side Almere City came out on top in terms of replicating the photo, which has since gone viral due to its tongue in cheek take on the celebration. What stands out most of all is perhaps the player who unashamedly took on the role of Ronaldo, despite having what can only be described as a fantastic Dad bod....
Viejas Arena is hopping again because the undefeated and seventh-ranked Aztecs are playing as well as they did during their two Sweet 16 seasons during the last decade, including the one led by Kawhi Leonard. This time it’s a trio of transfers — guards Malachi Flynn and KJ Feagin, and forward Yanni Wetzell — powering the Aztecs (15-0, 4-0 Mountain West Conference). SDSU and Auburn are the nation’s only undefeated teams....
The body of a nine-year-old boy had to be recovered by divers in Lake Elsinore in Riverside, California, while a 13-year-old boy drowned, and two other teenage boys are in a critical condition, after they were rescued from Lake Stevens in Seattle, Washington. The younger child got into difficulty just after 10:30 a.m. and began to struggle to stay afloat, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department said. He had been with several other children who were in the water at Lake Elsinore near the docks on Launch Pointe Beach, when two of them began to struggle....
Dry eye is a condition where the eyes don’t produce enough quality tears to lubricate, clean, and moisturize their surface. This causes symptoms including redness, itching, and burning eyes, and it can lead to vision problems if it’s not treated and vision changes if severe. Eye floaters are shapes that appear in the line of vision. Floaters aren’t dangerous, although they can be a sign of an underlying issue....
Cricket South Africa (CSA) announced a restructuring of the Proteas team on Sunday, confirming Ottis Gibson, whose exit was first announced on Sunday, would not be coach for the upcoming tour of India. South Africa endured a disappointing World Cup campaign, winning three out of nine matches as they were eliminated in the group stage. A CSA statement also hinted that an interim captain could be selected ahead of the India tour, but acting director of cricket Corrie van Zyl has confirmed Du Plessis will keep his role for the Test team, if not the ODI side....
Frist, who was on his way to Asia last week, and chewed him out. “It was pretty tough,” one source told NEWSWEEK. “Rove told him he ’needed to understand the gravity of the situation’.” The military war may be winding down in Iraq, but the short tempers show that the political front is opening at home–and that fighting will be fierce. With the campaign season months away (for Democratic presidential hopefuls, it’s long since begun), the outlines of the Bush re-election strategy are emerging....
It was the Ducks that quacked last though, earning a big second point in the process. Nick Ritchie finally put an end to the 11-round shootout when he slipped a shot through Dubnyk’s legs to end the back-and-forth marathon, securing a 3-2 victory for Anaheim. Matt Dumba, Matt Cullen, Derek Grant, and Jared Spurgeon each got their first shootout attempts of the season. The 11 rounds marks a new franchise record for Minnesota, surpassing its previous record of nine....
Dumping syndrome is most often seen in people who have had bariatric (weight loss), esophageal, or gastric surgery. Estimates of the number of people who experience dumping syndrome following gastric surgery range from 20% to 50%. Only 1% to 5% of patients experience more severe symptoms. The type of surgery you have also influences your risk of developing dumping syndrome. How Long Dumping Syndrome Lasts In general, the symptoms of dumping syndrome tend to improve over time....
For those unfamiliar with the newest installment in this series, Dungeon Siege 3, which is being developed by Obsidian Entertainment, will allow gamers to play as one of four characters in the fight to restore the mythical land of Ehb either in solo or co-op play. Two of the characters have been previously announced: Anjari the Archon and Lucas Montbarron. We previously got a chance to see Anjali in action at PAX East and were impressed with her “Human Torch” like powers....
RELATED: Dungeons & Dragons: Best Low-Level Spells There’s a huge variety of character creation options in D&D 5E, from the bizarre to the classic. It’s hard to get more classic than a shield-wielding frontline warrior, or sword and board as it’s often known. Shields require proficiency to use, but offer players increased defense to keep them safe in the heart of combat. Creating a basic Shield-wielding character is easy to do, but players who focus on the style can get much more out of it....
Sure, role-playing a Dungeons & Dragons character might take a few sessions to really get the hang of, but that’s to be expected. Anybody looking to up their role-playing game can do exactly that, as long as they’re willing to put in the effort and bring up new in-game experiences. RELATED: Dungeons and Dragons: Is The Starter Set Worth It? Personality Matters First things’ first: all D&D characters need a solid foundation if they’re going to make for a fun roleplaying experience, and a detailed personality and backstory is the way to do that....
Some, but not all, DMs accept UA at their tables, and one of the primary rules of Dungeons and Dragons is that the DM’s word is final in the game. Some DMs have decided against allowing Tasha’s Cauldron content in their games, and the sourcebook explicitly states that all of the material within is optional. It’s not uncommon for DMs to disallow certain sources or content they don’t feel fits with their particular playstyles or themes of the game....
Rumors regarding a change to the OGL began spreading in December, prompting an official Wizards of the Coast response. The rumor at the time, however, implied the OGL was being done away with entirely. Wizards of the Coast responded by confirming that the OGL would be remaining in place, including through the upcoming release of One D&D, Dungeons and Dragons’ next iteration. Wizards of the Coast did confirm at the time that it planned to update the OGL, though, but said the changes were to avoid things like third-party “D&D NFTs” and exploitation from large businesses....
Penner was slated to appear on TSN’s TradeCentre program, providing trade deadline analysis on Monday. But he has since been removed from the show for reeling off a series questionable tweets. MORE: Rangers looking to deal Zuccarello? | Caps acquire Glencross Not only is Penner out of a broadcast job, but it probably won’t help land him a spot on an NHL roster any time soon.
Haskins and his wife Kalabrya Gondrezick-Haskins were involved in an alleged altercation in Las Vegas on July 3, per reports, with the Steelers quarterback sustaining “bodily harm” including a busted lip and a missing tooth. ESPN reports that Haskins and his wife got in an argument that escalated, resulting in Haskins’ wife punching him in the face. Police arrived on the scene and found blood and a piece of a tooth in Haskins’ hotel room in Vegas....
Wilkins, 61, suffered a heart attack at home and was put into an induced coma after arriving at hospital. He is most closely associated with Chelsea, where he started a playing career that took him to the likes of Manchester United, AC Milan, Paris Saint-Germain and Rangers. He later coached the Stamford Bridge side, who were among the first to send their regards to their former caretaker and assistant manager....
While 29 percent may not seem like a significant figure, the next-busiest sector, Del Rio, encountered 17 percent of the total number of crossings. What makes the Rio Grande different from other sectors is that across U.S. soil, the Cártel del Golfo (CDG) reigns supreme, and that particular cartel stands as one of Mexico’s top human smugglers. In Nogales, Arizona, Mayor Arturo Garino has had a different experience. His city sits on a portion of the border under the power of the Sinaloa Cartel that was once led by Joaquin Guzman Loera “El Chapo....
