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Now, the Russian mixed martial arts fighter is in position to deposit another cool million into his bank account, but he’ll have to recover from a costly injury to do so. Magomedkerimov scored a unanimous decision victory (30-27, 30-27, 30-26) over Chris Curtis in the main event of PFL 4 at the Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, N.J., on Thursday night and live on ESPN2 to earn three points and clinch the second seed in the welterweight playoffs....

TPC Harding Park in San Francisco was scheduled to host the major starting May 14, but now officials are hoping the event will be held later in the year. San Francisco residents were ordered to shelter in place on Tuesday in a bid to slow the spread of the coronavirus. MORE: Tracking coronavirus cancellations in sports “Throughout our evaluation process, we have been committed to following the guidance of public health authorities and given the coronavirus shelter-in-place order in effect in San Francisco, postponement is the best decision for all involved,” PGA of America CEO Seth Waugh said in a statement....

The few who followed him, including his mother, father and wife, were treated to a round never before seen at the current home of the Zurich Classic. MORE: Leaderboard; Martin cuts four more strokes in second round Martin's 10-under 62 in Thursday's opening round broke the course record by two strokes, highlighted by a chip-in from 55 feet and two birdie putts of 20 feet or more. "It was one of those days you dream about," Martin said....

The governing body revealed there would be a bonus system based on strokes that will take effect at the Tour Championship next year and the Playoffs will be reduced from four tournaments to three. Under the new system, the player who has the most FedEx Cup points after next season’s BMW Championship, the final qualifying event, will start the first round of the Tour Championship at 10 under par and have a two-shot lead over the second-highest points earner....

The screenshot shared by Phil Spencer reveals a couple of key details about the Phantom Dust remaster. For one, it appears as though the game’s graphics have been improved more than some may have expected. While it still looks somewhat like an original Xbox game, the Phantom Dust remaster has a cleaner look to it that’s easy on the eyes. The screenshot also reveals that the Phantom Dust remaster will run at 30 frames per second, or at least, the version Spencer was playing does....

In a matchup against Duke more than a week ago, the Seminoles star climbed the ladder to throw down a devastating dunk over Jahlil Okafor. It was so memorable and so vicious that the college is giving out posters of the crime before their game against Boston College on Wednesday. MORE: College basketball’s exclusive club | Vegas Strip to honor Tarkanian | Vitale is sad FSU is making sure Okafor will never forget the moment he met Cofer at the rim....

‘Moyes cannot get away with sexist threats’ The ex-defender, who lined out for United from 1994 to 2005 was asked on Twitter “Are there any players you’d take at united that play for Liverpool?” by user James Dames, and surprised many with his answer. Neville replied that he would take England midfielder Jordan Henderson at United, prompting some followers to question the decision. Twitter user Ryan Devlin replied to the suggestion of Henderson with the incredulous response “April fool’s was on Saturday phil”, while a social media user called Impulsion suggested: “He could have said Countinho or Mane and chooses Henderson....

Following months of PR bluster, extolling the virtues of the media-savvy Xbox One, Spencer was quick to re-affirm his commitment to quality software, by instituting a “gaming-first” philosophy that ought to serve the company well at this year’s E3. Speaking to Polygon, Spencer explained that his new position would inevitably lead to greater cooperation between the disparate elements of the Xbox brand, namely Xbox Live, Music, Video and Studio groups....

The Philadelphia 76ers are flying high this campaign, sitting atop the Eastern Conference table with an impressive 17-7 season record thus far. Meanwhile, the Sacramento Kings are on the rise with a four-game winning streak. It has improved their chances of joining the top eight teams in the West with a win on Tuesday night. Match Details Fixture: Philadelphia 76ers vs Sacramento Kings - NBA Season 2020-21 Date & Time: Tuesday, February 9th, 2021 10:00 PM ET (Wednesday 8:30 AM IST)...

Of the deceased, officials said, seven were children. “This is without a doubt one of the most tragic days in our city’s history,” Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney said. “Please keep all these folks, and especially these children, in your prayers. Losing so many kids is just devastating.” Another two people, one a child, remain in critical condition at local hospitals. They are expected to survive. Eight people self-evacuated, officials said....

The city was one of many in the United States to rescind its mandate within the past few months as the winter’s Omicron-fueled surge lessened. But next Monday, it is set to become the first to reinstate the mandate amid a rising, but still relatively low number of cases. The health department announced the move on Twitter, pointing to “increasing COVID-19 cases.” The mandate will go into effect on April 18 to allow for “a one-week educational period for businesses” and will apply to all indoor public spaces, including schools and childcare settings....

The Phillies manager, known for his gruff demeanor and competitive edge, got into it a little bit with shortstop Jean Segura during Philadelphia’s 10-8 loss to the Blue Jays. The two were caught on camera having a heated discussion in the dugout after a Segura error that cost the Phillies a run, putting Toronto up 9-4. MORE: Shohei Ohtani is truly unreal “A bench conversation meant for the bench,” Girardi said, clearly annoyed....

Velasquez was nailed by a 96 mph line drive hit by Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton in the third inning. He ignored the pain long enough to throw a left-handed strike to first base (“He’s ambidextrous,” Phils play-by-play man Tom McCarthy said on the air) and get the out. TRADE RUMORS: Phillies, Dodgers among leaders for Manny Machado He went to the ground immediately after the throw and rolled around on the infield grass....

Phoenix is the nation’s fifth-largest city with 1.6 million citizens and spends hundreds of millions of dollars every year in dealing with the extreme heat. However, the study said if the city were to add roofs made out of materials that won’t absorb heat, also known as “cool roofs,” on even a third of the buildings in the area, it could save them as much as $280 million a year....

Phoenix was followed by Tampa, which had a 27.7 percent increase, and Miami at 25.3 percent. The smallest increases were in Chicago with an 11.8 percent increase and Minneapolis with 12.8 percent. The housing market has continued to be strong this year from a limited supply of homes on the market, low mortgage rates and rising demand from consumers who had been shut in their homes during the height of the coronavirus pandemic....

Suns owner Robert Sarver told Paul Coro of The Arizona Republic that the team still holds out hope of signing Bledsoe to a long-term deal. MORE: Monroe ‘willing’ to sign qualifying offer | Who is Rich Paul? | LeBron homecoming “We value Eric as a player,” Sarver said. “I hope at some point we’ll be able to sit down and meet with those guys and make a deal.” Multiple reports painted the relationship in a negative light, with ESPN’s Chris Broussard reporting that things were headed in the “wrong direction....

Posting to the “What’s Wrong With Your Dog” forum on October 24, Sandy (u/Emptydata_Enzo) shared a photo of her dog, Dinah. Caught in the middle of a yawn, she looks more monster than Bernese Mountain Dog, with red eyes and a tongue to rival Gene Simmons. In just 24 hours, the cute but creepy picture has received over 15,000 upvotes and 90 comments from Redditors comparing the pup to famous demons and death metal stars....

The team went into Happy Valley, Pa. and battled with the Penn State Nittany Lions for four quarters and four overtime periods before a blocked field goal lead to a 43-40 loss, their first of the season. But in the stands, things were much more painful for one Michigan fan. MORE: Gallery of fan getting maced | Week 7 in photos | AP Top 25 | Texas win silences critics...

Wedding photographer Daniel Vertiz has traveled around the world for his photography, which means he’s been caught in all kinds of weather. Notably, in September 2022, Vertiz photographed a wedding in Georgia when the skies opened and the rain poured down, just in time for the outdoor ceremony. As the wedding of Claire and Curtis Thorn began, light rain started to fall before progressively getting heavier throughout the ceremony. Refusing to let it faze them, the wedding party all remained at the altar and the ceremony continued....