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The Swiss world number two beat Nadal in the finals of the Australian Open and Miami Masters and in the last 16 at Indian Wells earlier this year, and never looked like losing to his long-time rival in Shanghai, firing 10 aces as he cruised to victory. Federer, the only man who can still stop Nadal ending the year as number one, took an hour and 12 minutes to claim his sixth title of the year and his second Shanghai crown with a clinical performance....

Murray’s troublesome right hip has kept him out since Wimbledon and forced him to pull out of the first grand slam of 2018, the Australian Open. He will now look to return in time for the grass-court season, which is his favourite surface with two of his three major titles having come on the Wimbledon lawns. It remains to be seen whether the surgery and long lay-off will allow Murray to return to his best, but here we look at how some other heavyweights of the ATP Tour have fared after returning from periods away from the sport....

Eight-time champion Federer surrendered the first set to the rangy South African before charging back to get his record-breaking 21st Wimbledon campaign under way with a 3-6 6-1 6-2 6-2 triumph on Centre Court. Harris took the only break point that came his way in the opening set but was unable to enhance his lead, with the Swiss icon raising his game to advance in an hour and 51 minutes and set up a clash with Jay Clarke in round two....

During Saturday’s Bellator 142, it was announced by former PRIDE president Nobuyuki Sakakibara that he will be promoting an event and Emelianenko will be in the main event on New Years Eve in Tokyo. No opponent has been announced. Spike TV will have exclusive rights to air the event. MORE: Athletes who also competed in MMA “I’m a fighter and I am ready,” Emelianenko said to Jimmy Smith in an interview inside the cage....

A Lionel Messi hat-trick inspired Barca to a 5-0 win over Espanyol, but a section of fans at Camp Nou still could be heard chanting as they called for the resignation of Bartomeu. Barca 5/6 to beat Juve Bartomeu has been criticised in the wake of Neymar’s world-record €222 million sale to Paris Saint-Germain, and Barca’s struggles to find a replacement. But Fernandez called for calm from supporters as he criticised the media, although he admitted it had been a tough period for the club....

Pep’s soldiers have soul! Man City’s shrinking violets days are over City won on the road for the sixth time in seven away Premier League games this season despite Dean Marney opening the scoring with an excellent 14th-minute volley. Pep Guardiola’s side lacked the intensity and fluency that marks their best work and were indebted to Aguero’s poaching instincts. The Argentina international levelled when Burnley failed to deal with a corner before the break and was the beneficiary of another penalty-box scramble with an hour played, turning home Fernandinho’s cutback....

MONACO (Reuters) - Ferrari are giving Sebastian Vettel the Michael Schumacher treatment, according to the German’s main title rival Lewis Hamilton. The Briton told reporters after the German handed Ferrari their first Monaco Grand Prix win in 16 years that the Italian team was clearly favouring the championship leader over his team mate Kimi Raikkonen. Raikkonen, the 2007 world champion, had started on pole position but as a result of strategy ended up anchoring Ferrari’s first one-two since 2010 instead of standing on top of the podium....

The FEV1/FVC ratio is often used in diagnosing and monitoring the treatment of lung diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It’s made up of two measurements: FEV1: Forced expiratory volume in one second, or the volume of breath exhaled with effort in one second FVC: Forced vital capacity, or the full amount of air that can be exhaled with effort in a complete breath This article discusses the purpose of measuring the FEV1/FVC ratio....

These cells serve several important functions in every organ system and body part. Dermal fibroblasts (those in the skin) are essential for wound healing, while other fibroblasts are involved in inflammation, tissue growth and repair, regulating the heartbeat, and more. Other types of fibroblasts contribute to fibrosis (scarring), scleroderma (a skin disorder), and cancer. This article provides an overview of fibroblasts’ anatomy and function, and the conditions associated with them....

Fibrosis is a potentially painful, life-long condition, as the tissue changes may be permanent. However, you have a lot of options for treating it, including medications, physical therapy, and more. This article explains what you need to know about radiation induced breast fibrosis, including its causes, symptoms, and treatment options. Why It Occurs Radiation therapy kills cancer cells, but it also affects normal cells located near the cancerous ones. The DNA of these healthy cells can be damaged, and small blood vessels in the area may become damaged or sealed off, which restricts blood flow....

Cotterell was forced to pull out of the tour after suffering from pain in his left knee Wednesday, reports CMC. “It was a devastating blow when we found out that Sheldon was injured and could not play. He is one of the most promising quick bowlers we have in the West Indies,” team manager Lockhart Sebastien said. “We were looking forward to seeing him perform well on this tour for the West Indies A team, but unfortunately he has been ruled out due to injury....

What was your role in the incident? Could you have made an assumption that led to a misunderstanding or upset? Find out what really happened. Ask third-parties who may know what happened for more information. Consider all the information including your own. If your friend really has done something wrong, has he or she admitted wrongdoing? Of course, a confession is not the only evidence of guilt, but it should be taken into consideration....

Alternatively, you can use a food they like. If they really like ice cream, eat all their ice-cream, and leave the empty container in the freezer. If they accuse you of hiding their stuff, deny it! If you act like you have no idea what’s going on either they might become even more confused. When they open up their laptop at school people will see their new background. If you know good pranks, write them in a notebook and keep it in a place no one would look such as in your desk, under a pillow, or in a box....

When you sleep, keep a cup of water, juice, clear broth, or warm lemon water near your bed. If you sleep restlessly, this will enable you to take a few swallows each time you wake and avoid dehydration throughout the night. Avoid alcohol and coffee. Both will dehydrate you. [3] X Trustworthy Source Cleveland Clinic Educational website from one of the world’s leading hospitals Go to source If you are urinating infrequently or passing dark or cloudy urine, these are signs that you are dehydrated....

If the person always sits near you at lunch, try moving all of your friends to a different lunch table far away from your usual spot, so the person has a hard time finding you. If you and your friends always go to the same place for dinner on Friday nights, pick a place across town and don’t mention the change to the person. If the person always follows you around the halls, change your routine for getting to class....

One pound equals 3,500 calories, meaning you will have to burn 3,500 calories more than you consume in order to lose one pound. [1] X Research source Reduce your caloric intake by cutting portion sizes. Be sure to read the labels on everything you eat so that you can keep track of your calories. [2] X Expert Source Danny GordonCertified Personal Trainer Expert Interview. 18 October 2019. Eat small meals and snacks throughout the day....

Try putting some Epsom salt into your foot bath. Epsom salt is used for a number of conditions, but it can help your dry heels by soothing the dry skin and killing off bacteria or fungi that might be in the skin. [1] X Research source Sit in the foot bath for at least 5 minutes. Stay in it longer if you have the time. The longer you let your feet soak, the easier it will be to scrub off dead skin when the time comes to exfoliate....

Most seedlings can be kept for several weeks between 35º and 38º F (1. 7 – 3. 3ºC), but you should check with the seller in case the species you bought has different requirements. [2] X Research source Some seedlings are sold with a small amount of soil mixture packed around the roots. Try to keep as much of this on the roots as possible while rearranging. If you cannot plant a pine tree somewhere with shade on its west side, instructions are included below for creating a sun shade....

To find a garden center near you, search online. You can grow healthy plants with either option. Tomatoes require lots of sunlight to grow juicy crops. Your frost date is the average day when temperatures reach above 32 °F (0 °C). Space your tomatoes 2 ft (0. 61 m) apart if growing them outside. Tomato plants grow best with a bit of space in between. Grow 1 seedling per container if growing plants in pots....

Deep conditioning your hair helps prevent breakage and split ends, which helps promote hair growth. [3] X Research source Depending on your hair texture, you can deep condition your hair once a week, or once every other week. [4] X Research source If you have time, go over your hair with a blow dryer on high heat for a few minutes while the conditioner is sitting on it. Heat will help your hair absorb the conditioner more effectively....