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MELBOURNE (Reuters) - It was John McEnroe who summed it up best. “You did it old school,” he told Mischa Zverev after the German had beaten Andy Murray on Sunday. Zverev’s stunning upset of the top seed in the fourth round of the Australian Open was indeed a throwback to the days of the 1980s, when sticking to the baseline was something reserved only for clay courts. “It was really impressive to watch,” Pat Cash, who won Wimbledon in 1987, told reporters on Monday....

Several Southwest Florida residents, through a self-proclaimed religious entity, had been marketing a “Master Mineral Solution” (MMS) on their affiliated websites, stating fanciful claims about its potential applications. The Genesis II Church of Health & Healing provided that MMS could alleviate COVID-19 through “sacramental dosing.” It instructed adults to take six drops of “activated MMS” in a glass of water ever two hours. “This should wipe it out this flu-like virus that many are being scared with its presence in this world,” one of the church’s websites said....

Clarida announced on Monday that he will resign Friday. This was after new information was revealed regarding Clarida’s trading in a stock fund in February 2020, when COVID threatened the global economy and the Fed was considering rescue measures. In late December 2021, Clarida changed his financial disclosures to reflect that he sold and then rebought shares in the stock fund within a matter of days, according to The New York Times....

Easily the toughest contingent of the competition, Mohun Bagan will put up a tough game for the JSW owned side who will be without the services of skipper Sunil Chhetri and midfielder Cameron Watson. Head coach Sanjoy Sen has expressed the Mariners ’ confidence stating that the side is fully prepared for Sunday’s showdown. Further, the gaffer mentioned that the Maroon and Green Brigade has a totally fit squad for the finale....

Both men had their first-round matches cut short by retirements, but have continued to make light work of their opponents and served up straight-sets victories once again in seeing off Mischa Zverev and Ernests Gulbis respectively. It proved to be a short day’s work for Sam Querrey and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, while Gael Monfils went out in style. Here we take a look at the main talking points from day six at the All England Club....

LONDON (Reuters) - Roger Federer’s relentless pursuit of an eighth Wimbledon title continued as he beat stubborn Czech Tomas Berdych 7-6(4) 7-6(4) 6-4 to reach the final for the 11th time on Friday. The 35-year-old Swiss was given a tough test by the 11th seed, who beat him at the same stage in 2010, but raised his game at the crucial moments to become the oldest men’s singles finalist here since Ken Rosewall in 1974....

Nadal and Djokovic – the world’s top two – agreed a deal to play the match several months ago, but there is now pressure on the pair to reconsider following the death of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the country’s consulate in Istanbul. While neither player has yet made a firm decision, Federer told a news conference at the Paris Masters – where he is seeking his 100th ATP title – that he also had the opportunity to be involved in Jeddah on December 22....

After Will Zalatoris took home the FedEx St. Jude Championship, and defending FedEx Cup playoffs champ Patrick Cantlay took home the BMW Championship on Aug. 21, setting himself up for success at the final tournament in the FedEx Cup playoffs this upcoming Sunday in Atlanta. Cantlay looks to become the third, two-time FedEx cup champ, joining some guys you may have heard of: Only Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy are multiple-time FedEx Cup playoff winners....

FedExForum was evacuated this afternoon when alarms went off prior to tonight’s game between the Grizzlies and Mavericks. MORE: Chinese dunk contest fail | Paul Pierce mimics Russell Westbrook This is how it all went down. Oh, by the way, how did both teams pass the time? Herrington reported there should be no delay to the game’s start time (5 p.m.), but Allen is going to have to take off his bathrobe at some point....

France international Fekir was on the verge of joining Liverpool in July before Lyon backed out of negotiations. The 25-year-old’s future remains a source of speculation with Chelsea now rumoured to have emerged as a potential destination in the week the Premier League’s transfer window closes. Fekir, who scored 23 goals in all competitions last term, says he is content to stay at the Ligue 1 outfit, but confirmed the possibility of a swift change in circumstances....

Ferguson brought a teenage Ronaldo from Sporting to Manchester United in 2003 and oversaw his development to Ballon d’Or winner in 2008 before a then-world-record move to Real Madrid a year later. READ MORE: Inside Mkhitaryan’s Man Utd hell The 74-year-old Scot made his share of records tumble during a trophy laden reign at Old Trafford, which lasted 27 years, and he feels Ronaldo stands a cut above other stellar names he oversaw....

16 teams from five continents, four groups from which two teams will qualify and then the usual, gruesome single elimination bracket leading to the final match scheduled for the 7th July. Heraklion, the Capital of the Isle of Crete, is the setting of myths and legends and who knows, maybe on the 29th June the Greek gods will descend and gaze in wonder at the battle for the FIBA U19 World Cup....

Fibroids—also referred to as leiomyomas—are fairly common. They affect up to 80% of people with uteruses by 50 years of age. In 20% to 50% of cases, fibroids cause symptoms and may require treatment. When fibroids require treatment, there are factors to consider, including: AgeGeneral healthWhat symptoms exist and how severe are they?Type, number, and location of fibroidsCurrent or future pregnancies The degree to which the symptoms are affecting the quality of life also plays a large role in whether or not fibroid removal is explored and which treatment is chosen....

EA SPORTS announced about the improvements it has made with the goal keepers in their latest version to make their saves and reactions look much more realistic than the previous editions. This should make fans happy as that particular portion has always been scrutinised every year. Also in FIFA 15, you can customize up to six different Team Sheets per club and modify your strategy according to your next opponent....

If you can, find a quiet space where you can be by yourself, without distractions. For example, you might think to yourself, “I’m feeling disappointed and mad at myself for getting a bad grade on that assignment. ” Don’t try to judge or analyze your feelings—for example, don’t tell yourself, “It’s ridiculous to be so upset about this!” Just make note of your feelings and let them be. Studies show that the simple act of putting your feelings into words can dramatically reduce the effect of those feelings....

Lie on your weight bench on your back, with your feet firmly planted on the floor. Hold the barbell over your chest, with your hands spaced evenly apart. Push the barbell toward the ceiling until your arms are straight. Lower the bar until it touches your chest. Repeat until you’ve lifted the weight 5 to 7 times. Rest for a minute, then do 2 more sets. You can also make the standard pushup tougher by doing rotating pushups and lifting dumbbells at the same time....

If you have an account with that bank, you could also fill out a withdrawal slip and take out money. When the teller asks you how you’d like your money, ask them for quarter rolls. If you do go to a bank that only makes change for account holders, they might be nice and make a one-time exception for you. However, you probably won’t have luck with them in the future....

If your pimple has become a whitehead, you can also apply a warm compress. Soak a washcloth in hot water, then apply it to your pimple for 10-15 minutes. Repeat this process 3-4 times a day until the pimple releases its pus and heals. Benzoyl peroxide works by killing the bacteria that cause acne. As a peroxide product, benzoyl peroxide can bleach fabrics. Keep it away from your clothing, and consider sleeping on white sheets or towels if you’re applying it before bed....

Dip a cotton ball or a Q-tip into the honey and dab it onto the pimple. Leave the honey on for about 15 minutes and then rinse it off with warm water. Do not scrub or rub at the pimple when you rinse off the honey. You can apply the honey as needed. [2] X Research source You can also try making a paste with cinnamon or turmeric powder and the honey....