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Before Lebow, marathoning was a sport only in Boston, Nike a sneaker only in Portland, Ore., and aerobic fitness a movement only in Dr. Ken Cooper’s Dal-las. Lebow changed all this on Oct. 24, 1976 – the day he moved the New York City Marathon from the anonymous confines of Central Park to the street theater of the city’s five boroughs. ““Fred’s genius was in realizing he had the greatest stage in the world and in opening it up to average runners,’’ says Bill Rodgers, winner of the 1976-1979 Marathons....

On Tuesday, the university announced the resignation of Police Chief David Perry and stated that Assistant Chief Rahsheem Holland, who has been serving as acting chief since Perry went on medical leave after a procedure in May, will continue in the role until UNCPD finds a replacement. But some students are calling for Holland’s termination after the veteran officer, who has worked at the university for 20 years, clashed with student protestors at a Board of Trustees meeting last week....

So, obviously, it would be fitting that with everyone’s attention focused on Sony’s NGP, that Activision would announce a series entry for the handheld. [Update: Check out Sony’s Official Announcement Video to see the announcement for yourself!] Activision representative, Philip Earl, took to the stage and announced that considering the ways the Call of Duty franchise has changed gaming, coupled with Sony’s promise that the NGP will also change gaming, that it makes sense for the two to join forces....

The DFEH’s lawsuit against Activision Blizzard filed back in July focused on the sexual harassment, discrimination, and unfair working conditions seen at the company. The EEOC’s lawsuit against Activision came at the end of September, and was settled the same day it went public with $18 million and promises to fix damages caused by the discrimination. RELATED: Activision Blizzard Has Fired More Than 20 Employees In Response to Harassment Lawsuit...

Filed under the name David Vonderhaar, the lead developer on Treyarch’s Call of Duty multiplayer offerings, the patent’s abstract reads that a “method for creating and sharing customized video game weapon configurations in multiplayer video games via one or more social networks is provided.” Essentially, when players make a loadout via Call of Duty’s Gunsmith, they can share the loadout directly on social media accounts like Twitter. Facebook, Instagram, and Tumblr are also mentioned as potential social media partners....

The protesters sought to highlight the nominee’s anti-abortion stances by imitating characters from Margaret Atwood’s 1985 novel and its 2017 TV series adaptation. In The Handmaid’s Tale, the U.S. has become an ultra-Christian theocracy where women are treated as men’s property and forced to give birth against their wills. Soon after Barrett was named as Republican President Donald Trump’s nominee to replace recently deceased Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the Supreme Court, various reproductive rights groups, such as Planned Parenthood and Emily’s List—a political action committee that supports pro-choice Democratic female candidates—began highlighting how Barrett could potentially roll back women’s reproductive rights and other abortion access provided in the Affordable Care Act and elsewhere....

The critics of the proposal say it won’t improve traffic as much as some of its supporters say it would, as well as cause inconveniences for predominantly Black and Latino neighborhoods like pollution, flooding and displacement, while they say the city and the federal government should focus more on improving public transportation options. “Every time a freeway is widened or created, once you leave, you leave nothing more than destruction and a bunch of people who can’t have a place to live....

After picking up a draw against Abia Warriors on Wednesday, the Owena Whales had recently taken to the street of Akure in protest of five months unpaid salaries. But the ex-international insists the salary problems won’t affect the home side’s performance against his team at the Akure Township Stadium. “It was a boost to us. Everyone knows MFM plays good football,” Makinwa told Goal. “They are strong and a serious team....

Date: 8 January 2021 Tournament: Abu Dhabi WTA Women’s Tennis Open 2021 Round: Round of 32 (Second round) Venue: Abu Dhabi, UAE Category: WTA 500 Surface: Hardcourt Prize money: $565,530 Match timing: 1 pm local time, 2.30 pm IST Live telecast: USA - Tennis Channel Sofia Kenin vs Kirsten Flipkens preview Top seed Sofia Kenin will look to shake off her early-season rust as she takes on World No. 86 Kirsten Flipkens in the second round of the Abu Dhabi Open on Friday....

The Argentine fluffed his lines from 12 yards early in the first-half to squander a chance to pull the Rossoneri level, but things came to a head later on in the match when he lost his cool at the referee and was given the marching orders. The hosts were promising in bits and parts, producing fleeting moments of quality in the attacking third and also putting up a stern defensive show....

The Rossoneri return to Italy to host their Greek opponents at the Stadio Nereo Rocco in Trieste on Saturday after three away games in pre-season. Panathinaikos’ league campaign starts next week, having finished fifth in the 2020-21 league standings. It has been a tricky pre-season for Stefano Pioli’s AC Milan side, with the Rossoneri struggling to score, having only notched once against Nice (1-1). Meanwhile, goalless draws against Valencia and Real Madrid have raised concerns....

AC Milan have been struggling for quite a while now. Their team management tried to bring some fresh air by appointing Stefano Piolo as the manager. But nothing has worked out for them, and the Rossoneri are sitting at the 14th place, just four points off relegation zone. Their opponents for Saturday (November 23), Napoli, were doing a decent job till last year. Things have gone downhill for Carlo Ancelotti’s team this season, and the Parthenopeans are sitting at the 7th place....

Date: 21 February 2021. Tournament: Abierto Mexicano Telcel 2022. Round: First round (Round of 32). Venue: Acapulco, Mexico. Category: ATP 500. Surface: Outdoor hardcourt. Prize money: $1,832,890. Match timing: Not before 10:00 pm local time, not before 4:00 am GMT, not before 11:00 pm EST and not before 9:30 am IST. Alexander Zverev vs Jenson Brooksby preview Second seed Alexander Zverev will commence his title defense against Jenson Brooksby at the 2022 Abierto Mexicano Telcel on Monday....

The Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook lists seven of the ACC’s 14 teams in its title odds, with the other seven grouped as “the field” at 15-to-1. Top seeds UNC and Virginia are the favorites, with Duke and Miami positioned behind. MORE: Full tournament schedule, bracket Here’s some betting information you’ll need for the ACC Tournament. ACC Tournament betting odds North Carolina 2-1 Virginia 3-2 Duke 7 Miami 5 Notre Dame 18 Pittsburgh 40 Syracuse 40 Field 15...

Milwaukee is a 4-point favorite with a total of 205. Check the Linemakers on Sporting News’ odds page for current NBA spreads and totals. The average score after 10,000-plus simulations is Bucks 101.3 – Magic 99.6 While Milwaukee does have a higher probability at a big win (10 points or more), the Magic actually have a higher chance at winning a close game (4 points or fewer). AccuScore best bet: There’s about a 57 percent chance Orlando covers a +4 spread, a 2-star (out of four) AccuScore hot trend....

Acheampong had a less than stellar game despite being the scorer of the two goals in the first leg. He lasted for 89 minutes and earned a yellow card in a game where he scored the lowest rating of any player on both teams. The hosts took a three-goal lead via Giuliano’s brace that sandwiched Artem Dzyuba’s goal and thought they had it all wrapped up having upturned the 2-0 first leg deficit....

Logitech is one of the world’s leading computer peripheral manufacturers. It was founded in Switzerland in 1981, and since it has created some of the most iconic computer peripherals. The company and accessories around. These days the company produces a wide range of products, including keyboards, mice, headphones and headsets, webcams, and speakers. However, it also makes some of the best joysticks, which it has produced for decades. RELATED: The Best Console And Controller Deals In January 2023...

Often abbreviated “H.O.,” heterotopic ossification can occur just about anywhere in the body. Heterotopic bone often forms after surgery, injury, or sometimes for unknown reasons. Symptoms The most common symptom of heterotopic ossification is stiffness of a joint. Most people who develop heterotopic ossification cannot feel the abnormal bone, but notice the bone growth getting in the way of normal movements. Heterotopic bone often forms around the hip or elbow joints, making bending of these joints difficult....

The Spain international hobbled out of the last-16 Champions League win against Chelsea and a toe injury will now keep him out of Sunday’s clash with Athletic Bilbao, while Luis Suarez is also missing. Valverde is hopeful Busquets will return after the subsequent international break, but he is also confident in Ivan Rakitic’s ability to occupy a deeper role and counteract the World Cup winner’s absence. “This is the first time [Busquets] is not going to be with us - other than maybe a game he missed due to yellow cards,” Valverde told a pre-match news conference....