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Barca target Verratti demands PSG exit Speaking at a pre-match news conference, Sampaoli discussed his widely reported switch to a lesser-spotted 2-3-4-1 system in Kallang, with centre-backs Federico Fazio and Emanuel Mammana the only two recognised defenders in the speculated starting XI. Argentina won their first game under the former Sevilla boss when they beat rivals Brazil 1-0 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground and Sampaoli hopes an unusual set-up versus Varadaraju Sundramoorthy’s side will help to show him how adept certain squad members are when it comes to adapting to his aggressive pressing style....

These features are in addition to the 11.1.4 real audio channels that combine to deliver an out-of-the-box setup capable of bringing incredibly immersive surround sound to any room with just four components. While we watched the NBA Finals, finally caught up on the second season of The Righteous Gemstones and binged action movies, the HW-Q990B brought us into what was happening on the screen in ways few soundbar arrangements can....

Chick-fil-A was due to open a restaurant in San Antonio International Airport in March 2020, but the city council blocked the opening due to the fast-food chain’s “legacy of anti-LGBTQ behavior.” According to News 4 San Antonio, Councilman Roberto Treviño said: “With this decision, the city council reaffirmed the work our city has done to become a champion of equality and inclusion. “San Antonio is a city full of compassion, and we do not have room in our public facilities for a business with a legacy of anti-LGBTQ behavior....

“Based on available information, the allegations were not substantiated and it does not appear there is a need for further inquiry,” the NCAA director of enforcement told the school. “The enforcement staff appreciates the institution’s cooperation related to this matter." MORE: Most ridiculous NCAA violations On Sept. 15, CBS Sports reported that the program was “under investigation by the NCAA for potential rules violations (that) include possible improper benefits to prospects....

Out of the 50 cities analyzed, San Francisco was the only one to receive a score of 4.5 stars out of 5 in the National Institute for Reproductive Health’s (NIRH) second-ever edition of its Local Reproductive Freedom Index, which was published on Monday. Chicago and New York followed closely behind, receiving four stars, while Boston, Los Angeles, Portland, Seattle and Washington, D.C. all saw a 3.5-star rating. Other cities did not fare quite as well in the index, of course, with Billings, Montana, receiving the worst score of all 50 cities, getting just half-a-star for its failure to protect abortion access, fund reproductive healthcare and support young people and families seeking reproductive healthcare....

The storied venue shut down after an evening concert by former Beatle Paul McCartney, which finished about midnight. It will then be demolished to make way for a housing, retail and entertainment development. The Stick, as it is known, opened more than 50 years ago and served as the home field for the 49ers and Giants. It hosted greats from both teams, including Joe Montana, Jerry Rice and Willie Mays, and was the site of The Catch — Montana’s touchdown pass to Dwight Clark to win the NFC championship game in January 1982 and send the 49ers to their first Super Bowl....

The Saints had until Thursday to decide on Apple’s option, but it doesn’t appear the organization is ready to make an investment in the young cornerback’s long-term future in New Orleans. He is set to earn a base salary of $2.5 million for the 2019 season, but the Saints declined to pick up the $13.7 million price tag on his fifth-year option, which likely would have made Apple among the highest paid cornerbacks in the league in 2020....

Having registered 29 more shots than Sevilla and Spartak Moscow in their opening Champions League games only to infuriatingly draw both, a first Group E win arrived at Maribor wrapped in swagger and authority. Jurgen Klopp’s side had been stuck in a cycle of creating much but converting little, leading to weeks of frustration, what ifs, and calls for the club to recruit a genuine No.9. Against the Slovenian champions, the man wearing that shirt swatted away such shouts with a performance packed with verve, characteristic intelligence and a ruthless edge....

Salah moved on to 36 goals in all competitions for Jurgen Klopp’s men with a stunning four-goal haul in Saturday’s 5-0 demolition of Watford in the Premier League. It makes the £36.9million Liverpool paid Roma for the 25-year-old’s services last year appear an ever-greater bargain and Robertson – a less-heralded but still impressively successful close-season acquisition from Hull City – thinks his colleague should be aiming for the very top...

Salah has enjoyed a spectacular first season at Anfield, scoring 43 goals and registering 13 assists in all competitions and winning both the PFA Players’ Player of the Year and the FWA Footballer of the Year awards. The Egypt star has only missed four matches in all competitions in 2017-18 and played the full 90 minutes of the 4-2 Champions League semi-final second-leg defeat to Roma, a result which saw Liverpool progress 7-6 on aggregate....

The average salary of an NBA referee is from $150,000 to $550,000. The average salaries have spiked considerably since 1983, when NBA officials made between $18,146 and $78,259 each season. The National Basketball Association (NBA) referees are responsible for officiating games played by each of the 30 teams in the league. Each team plays 82 regular season games (the top teams in a season play more than that), making the job of a referee a hectic one....

Now, Sam and Max is getting another boost in relevance this year following the announcement of this brand new remaster. Developer Skunkape Games revealed that it will be the ones behind Sam and Max Save the World Remastered, releasing for PC and Nintendo Switch on December 2. RELATED: Ex-Telltale Devs Create New Game Studio Sam and Max Save the World, which was initially known as Sam and Max: Season One, was one of the earliest titles that put developer Telltale Games on many people’s radars....

The ad features 16 pages of deals covering technology, home essentials, toys and more. It follows parent company Walmart’s Black Friday ad which went live yesterday. According to the retailer, there are almost 600 clubs across the U.S. and Puerto Rico, and it also has a presence online. According to BestBlackFriday.com, certain items at Sam’s Club will have limited availability in these stores, so “going online could be the best bet for scoring the biggest doorbusters....

Zayn hasn’t been seen on WWE programming since last month’s WrestleMania 36 from the Performance Center in Orlando, Florida when he successfully defended his title against Daniel Bryan. Since then, the global coronavirus pandemic has further taken hold around the world and, despite WWE pressing ahead with weekly programming, Sami Zayn is said to be reticent to travel to Florida to perform on television with the title. As such, WWE took the decision earlier this week to officially vacate the title, saying that a tournament to crown a new Champion would commence on Friday Night SmackDown on FOX....

Sami Zayn flew to Hollywood to crash the world premiere of Knoxville’s new movie and was chased off the red carpet with a cattle prod. Zayn is still fuming over this incident and says he still isn’t over what took place earlier this week, tweeting out: Is Johnny Knoxville returning to WWE for WrestleMania? Prior to the 2022 WWE Royal Rumble, it was reported that Knoxville’s appearances with the company would finish up at the Royal Rumble....

Sony Pictures confirmed the animated Garfield film back in 2016 and announced in November 2021 that Chris Pratt would be voicing the Monday-hating cat. Jackson has now been added to the mix, bringing the two Marvel Cinematic Universe actors back together. This time, though, they will be portraying the roles of father and son, and while fans are already aware of Garfield’s eccentric ways, it remains to be seen whether he gets his witty sense of humor from his father....

The Spurs are in the midst of a free fall in the Western Conference standings. They have lost 8 of their last 10 games, including defeats to teams like the Cleveland Cavaliers, Sacramento Kings and Indiana Pacers. Meanwhile, the Denver Nuggets are flying high and are steadily closing the gap on the LA Clippers for the 3rd seed in the conference. They have won their last six games in a row, including victories over the Clippers and the Philadelphia 76ers....

In their first meeting of the season, the Miami Heat won by 20 points. However, the Miami Heat have struggled for consistency all season; they’ve won against strong teams but have conceded leads against weaker ones. They are coming off a loss to the Chicago Bulls, despite a 33-point effort by Jimmy Butler. Meanwhile, the San Antonio Spurs face the toughest remaining schedule of all teams, and several analysts expect them to significantly drop in the conference standings....

Pope came into his freshman year nursing an injury from high school, and saw limited playing time early in the season for the Aztecs. Still, he figured to be a potential first-round draft pick if he would have opted to enter the NBA Draft. MORE: Maryland’s Layman returning | Indiana’s Williams, too | Way-too-early Top 25 “After a long discussion with Malik and his family, and after receiving feedback from the NBA office, Malik has decided to return to San Diego State for his sophomore season....

San Francisco Supervisor Ahsha Safai announced on Twitter that the “10A” legislation he authored was passed in a 7-3 vote by the city’s board of supervisors. “.@sfbos passed my “10A” legislation that would allow Deputy Sheriffs to work overtime at retail and commercial establishments for special events or occurrences at no cost to the City with a 7-3 vote,” Safai wrote. “This legislation will come back for a final vote next Tuesday, 12/14,” Safai wrote in a subsequent tweet....