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Ronaldo and Messi have dominated the sport over the past decade, splitting the last 10 Ballons d’Or as former players, pundits and fans debate the pair’s standing among the best ever. And after Ronaldo swapped European champions Real Madrid for Italian giants Juventus in a sensational €112million transfer completed this week, Cassano used tennis greats Nadal and Federer to compare the 33-year-old Portugal captain and Barcelona icon Messi. “I love Messi not as a counter-point to Cristiano, but because in my view he’s the best of all time and the emotions he gives me are unique,” former Italy international Cassano told Vanity Fair....

Campbell broke the 100-meter freestyle world record during finals of the Australian Grand Prix Saturday, finishing in a time of 52.06. The swim bested Germany’s Britta Steffen’s 2009 world record by .01 and was over a second faster than the winning time at U.S. Olympic trials in the event under just 12 hours earlier in Omaha, Neb. (Abbey Weitzeil, 53.28). MORE: 31 greatest American Olympians of all time The previous world record held by Steffen was swam in the now-banned whole-body polyurethane swimsuits at the 2009 World Championships, a testament to how impressive Campbell’s swim on Saturday was....

The association of Caterham and the French manufacturer started in 2011 and they are also partners in the former’s road-car business. Red Bull and Toro Rosso will also use Renault engines in 2014 while Lotus too are expected to stick to them. Caterham team principal Cyril Abiteboul said: “This announcement is obviously very good news for the team and is a reflection of the deep bonds that have been created between our two businesses since 2011, particularly with the roadcar project we launched in 2012 between Caterham and Alpine, which is now at an advanced stage in development....

My own parents had a clear fix on the question. Once kids were out of college they were, by definition, no longer kids; they were on their own. Especially if they were married-and whether or not they had finished college. Luckily my brother and I had no medical or other personal emergencies to test their boundaries. I do know that when I married-in graduate school–my husband’s parents paid our apartment rent for a year (different boundaries)....

Things are going so well for Mozgov in Cleveland, local restaurants are hopping on the bandwagon. Behold, Mozgov campaigning for Brew Garden in suburban Cleveland: MORE: Love is Bosh all over again | NBA Draft stock report | Duncan wins 3-point bet A couple of things jump out immediately here. First, the backwards jersey and “BG” patch to cover up any NBA-related insignia is smart, but also adds character. Second, Mozgov quotes Cavs legend and TV commentator Austin Carr’s famous “get that weak stuff outta here” line flawlessly....

While the Cavaliers did not release terms of the deal, Northeast Ohio Media Group reported Smith would get $5 million for the upcoming season with a player option for the second year and a no-trade clause. Smith opted out of the final season of his previous contract with Cleveland, worth more than $6 million, in June. MORE: Cavaliers uniform history | Phil Jackson says Smith’s ‘delinquent’ behavior made trade necessary...

Carcinoid tumors typically grow slowly and may not show symptoms for many years. In adults, these tumors are usually found in the digestive tract but may spread to other parts of the body. In children and young adults, they occur most frequently in the appendix or in the lungs and are less likely to spread than tumors in adults. Read on to learn more about carcinoid tumors. Facts About Carcinoid Cancer Some things to know about carcinoid tumors include:...

Angiography is almost always done during the procedure, which involves injecting dye into your vessels so they can be visualized with imaging, typically an X-ray or an intravascular ultrasound. Your healthcare provider may use this to help diagnose a concern, deliver medication, or repair heart defects and disease. Purpose of Test Cardiac catheterization allows your healthcare provider to access your coronary arteries for blockages and to assess heart muscle function and the structure and function of your heart valves....

Derby County have steered clear of the relegation zone with their fine displays in recent weeks and are currently 18th, nine points above the dropzone. Wayne Rooney’s side came from behind to secure a 1-1 draw at home to Nottingham Forest in their last fixture. Cardiff City also played out the same result away to Middlesbrough, with a late strike by Patrick McNair helping the hosts to a share of the spoils....

Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury told reporters at the 2022 NFL Combine that he and Murray are in a “great place” and said that the team wants for him to be under center for the long haul. “I think all our long-term goal here is to have Kyler be our quarterback, and he understands that, and he understands my view of him and how I feel about him and once again,” Kingsbury said....

The Cardinals forced four interceptions, two of which were returned for touchdowns, recorded a sack and six tackles for loss. Oh, and just for good measure, they added a safety in a 47-7 demolition of the 49ers at University of Phoenix Stadium. MORE: Must-see Week 3 photos | Turf catches on fire at Rams game The Cardinals remained unbeaten by giving 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick fits. The rout began with a pick-six by Justin Bethel less than four minutes into the game....

It showed Sunday night when they traveled into the depths of the notoriously hostile Land of the 12th Man and survived with a 39-32 win over the two-time reigning division champion Seahawks. And now, at 7-2, the NFC West seems Arizona’s for the taking barring a repeat of four losses in six games from last season. MORE: Best photos from NFL Week 10 | Go ahead, celebrate with Drew Stanton | Scoreboard The game took on a different feel than last season’s 19-3 loss to Seattle....

By finding ways to work with your medical provider, following practical self-care tips, and getting the COVID-19 vaccine, you can help take control of your life and your symptoms. Continuing Medical Care For various reasons, some people have stopped getting regular medical care during the pandemic. For some, it might be simple fear about exposure to COVID if they come into the office for a medical check-up. Fortunately, this risk is probably very low if precautions are taken....

However, he accepted the fact that Messi is undoubtedly the best in the game now. He also thinks that the Argentine scores over Ronaldo as there is a considerable gap between the two. In an interview given to ESPN, Bilardo said, “We are talking about one of the best - but I mean one of the best now rather than in the history of the game.” Currently, Messi is widely regarded as the best in the world after he sealed his fifth Ballon d’Or which no other footballer has ever done....

Ghosn, former chairman of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, escaped from Japan to Lebanon while awaiting trial, accused by Japanese prosecutors of fraudulently using company finances for his personal gain. Ghosn said the “baseless” charges are a conspiracy against him. Following his dramatic and secret escape from Japan—the circumstances of which he declined to explain—Ghosn gave a press conference on Friday in Beirut. He blamed fellow executives at the alliance for an alleged “plot” with Japanese prosecutors to frame him....

During Saturday’s game between the Brewers and Reds, Gomez left gum and a note for Hamilton that said “I see you dropped all your gum so I brought you some more.” MORE: MLB team logos as area codes | All-Star starting lineups to be announced Sunday | Kris Bryant hits two home runs for Cubs If Hamilton chews as fast as he runs, Gomez will need to get one of those 300-piece Dubble Bubble tubs....

But what followed was a scary scene. MORE: Grown man takes foul ball from innocent lady | Shelby Miller loses no-no in painful fashion Syndergaard’s 97 mph fastball slipped, and riding up and in, hit Carlos Gomez on the helmet, prompting team trainers to run to his side. Somehow, Gomez would stand, and later, smile, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com, who reported that not only had Gomez passed concussion tests, but he planned to play on Monday....

According to TMZ, Anthony and his wife La La have separated, as La La has moved to a different home in New York. UPDATE: ‘Melo reportedly got stripper pregnant The report states that the split was amicable, but that “the current NBA season has been extremely stressful on the marriage for several months.” It also stated that Carmelo and La La are still on good terms, both appearing at their son Kiyan’s basketball game....

Well, on Anthony’s trip to visit Houston, he was recruiting by Howard himself and a group that included Rockets GM Daryl Morey, coach Kevin McHale, star James Harden and Hall of Famer Clyde Drexler, according to Mark Berman of Fox26. Anthony met with the group at the Toyota Center around 11 a.m. for a presentation and was met by large displays of himself in the Rockets’ No. 7 jersey, the number he wears with the Knicks....

“I forgot the fact the R&A lets Mother Nature set up the course,” he said Sunday. “It wasn’t until I got to my hotel room when I looked out and said, ‘This is baked. This is brown.’ I’m just glad they water the greens.” This is a different look than the previous two times the British Open came to Carnoustie. The rough was dense, thick and crowded the narrow fairways in 1999....