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Duckworth, a veteran and Democrat who is considered a potential vice presidential contender this fall, said she’s concerned that Trump is holding up the promotion to colonel for Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman in retaliation for Vindman’s testimony about Trump’s Ukraine scandal. “Our military is supposed to be the ultimate meritocracy. It is simply unprecedented and wrong for any Commander in Chief to meddle in routine military matters at all, whether or not he has a personal vendetta against a Soldier who did his patriotic duty and told the truth—a Soldier who has been recommended for promotion by his superiors because of his performance,” Duckworth told reporters this week....

In fact, you better sit down. Here goes: Duke controls its own destiny in the Coastal Division. MORE: Week 12 photos | Scoreboard | Top 10 coaching jobs After knocking off Miami — Miami — 48-30 on Saturday night in Durham, the Blue Devils are 4-1 in the ACC with remaining games the next two weekends at Wake Forest and North Carolina. "I remember when I first got here, the team hadn't won a game in, like, three years," running back Josh Snead said....

For the past several years, the most well-known tabletop role playing game in the world has enjoyed a surge in popularity. Part of this renaissance is certainly thanks to shows like Critical Role and the many references to Dungeons and Dragons in Stranger Things, but it’s mostly due to the excellent game design by the team at Wizards of the Coast. Dungeons and Dragons conventions and tournaments have become much more common, and occasionally, enormous games are held that involve what would normally be considered an unwieldy number of players....

RELATED: Dungeons And Dragons: The Difference Between Animal Companions & Familiars It just so happens that some classes show their strengths earlier compared to others in D&D. Some class features are simply too powerful to ignore and easily make low-level games more engaging despite the general assumption that not much happens at that point in a campaign. So those looking to start strong ought to consider these classes and their features....

The duodenal switch combines the creation of a moderately sized stomach pouch with bypassing part of the small intestine. This allows the patient to lose weight without significantly altering their eating habits – when compared to other types of weight loss procedures. The stomach is able to hold approximately five to six ounces of food, while other common procedures typically leave it able to hold one half to one full ounce....

Duolingo is one the world’s biggest education app providers, offering great ways for people of all ages to learn new languages. We ranked Duolingo Spanish (opens in new tab) among our best learn Spanish software (opens in new tab) and apps thanks to its game-style learning system that makes learning a new language fun. Duolingo ABC is aimed at a younger crowd than the standard apps, and as a result it has activities specifically tailored towards young children’s minds (and attention spans!...

Dustin Johnson used birdies on 13 and 14 to end the match as he defeated double champion Zach Johnson 5&4 in the round of 16 to advance to the last eight, where he will take on Sweden’s Alex Noren later on Saturday. Noren was a 3&1 winner over American Brooks Koepka at Austin Country Club. Five-times major champion Mickelson advanced with a 4&3 victory over in-form Australian Marc Leishman....

In a statement released through his management company, via USA Today, the 30-year-old pro offered no specific details on the issues, but stated that he will miss the PGA Championship held next week at Valhalla Golf Club and could potentially miss the Ryder Cup. Johnson currently sits in fifth place in the Ryder Cup standings, in line to receive one of the nine spots. “I respectfully ask my fans, well-wishers and the media for privacy as I embark upon this mission of self-improvement....

‘El Diamante’ settled the score with Conor McGregor after losing against the Irishman as a Featherweight six years ago at UFC 178. Dustin Poirier admitted that his loss to Conor McGregor was a defining moment in his career. Thereafter, he returned to the Lightweight division and underwent a phenomenal evolution as a fighter. On that note, let us take a look at Dustin Poirier’s five most recent contests inside the Octagon before his UFC 257 date with McGregor....

No financial details or length of contract were given but local media said he had signed a two-year deal. The 33-year old midfielder, who played in the 2010 World Cup final and won 109 caps, joins his girlfriend Estavana Polman in Denmark where she plays handball nearby for Team Esbjerg. “It was not any easy transfer but I’m pleased I can try and help the team,” Van der Vaart told the club’s official website (www....

Now, the superstar actor is taking it a bit further. Johnson said in an Instagram Live session with UFC president Dana White on Tuesday that he would make a special announcement at the UFC 244 press conference Friday. Join DAZN and watch more than 100 fight nights a year “It’s something I wanted to tell the UFC fans and the MMA community first and I can’t wait,” Johnson said...

You know how WrestleMania 32 is going to be a huge deal? It’s taking place in AT&T Stadium — home of the Dallas Cowboys — and is expected to draw the largest crowd in sports-entertainment history. MORE: Anderson Silva’s return | What we learned on ‘Raw’ Well, it just got more exciting because everyone’s favorite wrestler, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, announced on Instagram that he’ll be taking part in the festivitites....

Black Adam is slated to get his own solo film and Johnson has been keeping up fans to date in order to build anticipation for the film’s official release. The film is slated to be one of many to make a splash at the DC Fandome event of 2021. RELATED: DC Fandome Teaser Has New The Batman Footage, Honors Past Dark Knights Black Adam is often considered a foil to Shazam and Superman who is able to hold his own against both....

The Borussia Moenchengladbach forward, who had not scored a goal for either club or country this season, came off the bench in the 65th minute to replace Gelson Fernandes and 90 seconds later rose at the far post to majestically head in Admir Mehmedi’s cross. The win left Switzerland top of European Group B with 15 points from five games with second-placed Portugal on nine points ahead of their match at home to Hungary later on Saturday (1945 GMT)....

What Is a DST File? A file with the .DST file extension could be a drawing sheet set created by Autodesk’s AutoCAD. It holds several drawing layouts (in the XML format) that were taken from DWG files. Tajima Embroidery Format uses the DST file extension, as well. The file stores stitching information that describes how the software should control the sewing needle. It’s used by a variety of embroidery machines and programs....

A six-under-par 66 on Saturday left Rahm in a tie for first alongside Mike Lorenzo-Vera at the DP World Tour Championship after three rounds and in pole position to win the season-long battle for the European Tour’s best player. Ballesteros is the only other Spaniard to have achieved the honour, doing so six times between 1976 and 1991 when it was known as the Order of Merit. It is an honour that has eluded such Spanish talents as Sergio Garcia, Jose Maria Olazabal and Miguel Angel Jimenez, and Rahm is determined to grasp his opportunity....

Date: 23 February 2022. Tournament: Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships 2022. Round: Second Round (Round of 16). Venue: Dubai, UAE. Category: ATP 500. Surface: Outdoor Hardcourt. Prize money: $2,794,840 Andrey Rublev vs Kwon Soon-woo preview Second seed Andrey Rublev will square off against Kwon Soon-woo in the second round of the 2022 Dubai Tennis Championships on Wednesday. Rublev scored a convincing 6-4, 7-5 win over Dan Evans in the opening round....

Not that the Steelers haven’t been “back” before, trying to recapture the 1970s glory of Terry Bradshaw and Mean Joe Greene. It’s just that this time, “Blitzburgh” – signifying the Steelers’ gambling defense, which led the NFL with 55 quarterback sacks – seems the real deal. These Steelers won 12 games, even with Dallas and behind only San Francisco. Their frigid, nasty Three Rivers Stadium gives them a huge home-field advantage through the AFC playoffs....

Here’s betting information and picks for two of Monday’s college hoops games. Duke (15-5, 9-9 ATS) at Miami (15-3, 10-6 ATS) 7 p.m. ET, ESPN Line: Miami -3 Total: 153 MORE: College hoops live odds | ATS standings | Oddsmakers’ power ratings Last 10: Duke 6-4 (5-4 ATS) Miami 8-2 (5-4 ATS) Effective FG percentage: Duke 55.3 (17th), Miami 54.0 (32nd) EFG% against: Duke 48.6 (127th), Miami 45.8 (36th)...