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Most Indian women’s cricketers will play their first Test on English soil during their upcoming tour. Since the men’s team is also heading to England, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) decided to have both teams travel together. The Indian squads will soon depart for the United Kingdom after completing their quarantine. Ahead of their departure, Mithali Raj spoke to the media at a virtual press conference....

“My husband and I fall into the ‘vulnerable age’ category, so we made the decision a few weeks ago that we would not travel to either the Texas Hill Country where our son and family live or to California where our daughter’s family live,” Missy Buchanan told Newsweek. Instead, the Rockwall couple brainstormed a creative way in which they could still celebrate the holiday with their grandchildren. “With the rising COVID numbers, we thought it was a good opportunity to show younger generations that we could have fun ‘celebrating’ even though we were not together physically,” Missy explained....

Naruto and Dragon Ball are well known for their fast-paced fighting games, with Dragon Ball FighterZ currently standing at the top. One Piece fans have been craving a similar game for years, as the series has countless characters with tons of unique fighting abilities, which would undoubtedly make for a great game. While One Piece’s fights are great, the true focus of the story is on its sense of adventure in a world that is still full of mysteries 25 years into publication....

It is not a given that Christian Pulisic will open for Chelsea in Tuesday’s 3 p.m. game in Spain, although he would loom as an egregious omission after he was the player chosen to represent the club in Monday’s pre-match news conference. “I think the key is going to be having a really good start to the match and showing our energy right from the start and showing that we’re ready for this competition,” Pulisic told reporters....

Celebrities and corporate partners are reminding folks to register, along with content creator Missy Modell. She shared a video on Tuesday, reminding all to register to vote if you haven’t yet. The catchy tune, titled “Register Early,” is sung to the tune of Carly Rae Jepsen’s “Call Me Maybe.” “100 million people didn’t vote in 2016. Let’s not make that mistake again, k?,” Modell captioned the video. “Make sure you’re registered and tell all your & family friends to do it too!...

Is there a method in this madness for the Elizabethan? A simple, bottom-line explanation is the success of Branagh’s ““Henry V’’ in 1989, which opened the door for Mel Gibson’s ““Hamlet,’’ Branagh’s sunny ““Much Ado About Nothing’’ and the Laurence Fishburne ““Othello’’ (not to mention ““My Own Private Idaho,’’ in which Gus Van Sant snuck Falstaff into Seattle). But Luhrmann, the 33-year-old Australian director of ““Strictly Ballroom,’’ has a meta-explanation....

MORE: Cup qualifying | Playing it safe isn’t an option | 10 to watch In all, 13 of the 36 trucks in the race were damaged. Ben Rhodes got into the wall, and his truck swung right into the pack of racers. There was no place to hide. Parts went flying, and damage ranged from rearranged sheet metal to wrecker-worthy mangling. At least two drivers were taken to the track’s medical facility, where they were examined and released....

As a happiness expert and life coach, I have deep compassion for how hard it is for many people to be happy. What I also know is that when people make up their minds to move toward happiness and take intentional actions to bring happiness into their lives, usually they are eventually successful. It’s not an overnight process, yet it is fairly straightforward. My suggestion is that you take a road trip to happiness, and I will give you a trip plan to get you started....

“Be yourself” seems insufficient at times like this. I know from my experience with integration that it takes a long time to own your identity. In an all-black elementary school in Cleveland, I carried around a dogeared copy of “A Little Princess” and listened to Bach on my transistor radio. Nobody paid attention. When my family moved to Shaker Heights, an affluent suburb known for its successfully integrated schools, I encountered the war over who was authentically black....

Already an established film director before making his debut in the video game industry, Josef Fares is the director behind the well-received games Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, A Way Out, and It Takes Two. All three titles were praised upon release for their emotionally powerful narratives and are notable for their unique gameplay mechanics. Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons had gamers take control of two characters simultaneously using a single controller to solve platforming puzzles, whereas A Way Out and It Takes Two were co-op only experiences that required gamers to play through the titles with a partner....

After losing their first game in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) on Sunday against the Rajasthan Royals (RR), Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said it was just an off-day on the field. Opting to bat first, Chennai could only manage 156/4 in their 20 overs, which the Royals easily overhauled with eight wickets and 10 balls to spare. “It was an off-day for us. We started well, but I went in and ate up too many deliveries,” Dhoni said, referring to his uncharacteristic knock of 31 from 37 balls at the post-match presentation ceremony....

In the 1930s, my family and I were living under Hitler’s regime in Munich, Germany. As Jews, my parents realized that it was essential for us to leave, but no country would give us asylum. Then a miracle happened–Italy opened its borders. It was 1939 when we finally left, each of us taking only one suitcase and 10 marks. We went to Milan. My father, a tailor, and my mother, a seamstress, found jobs....

Tournament officials announced on Sunday that the experienced pair will be joined by Rickie Fowler for the opening two rounds of this week’s tournament at Sawgrass. For Woods and Mickelson, it will be their first experience of playing in the same group since the first and second rounds of the US PGA Championship in 2014. The PGA Tour also confirmed one other featured group, as Justin Thomas, Jordan Spieth and Rory McIlroy will form a three-ball for Thursday and Friday....

Mehrajuddin Wadoo will take charge of Hyderabad until the end of the season, and with a playoff spot, almost ruled out even mathematically, Wadoo’s job will be to bring in some stability, and a feel-good factor with a run of good results. That is exactly what Odisha have managed, with Josep Gombau’s men now occupying fourth spot, having leapfrogged Mumbai City FC with a win over the Islanders in their last game....

NorthEast United management was under immense pressure before the 2018/19 season. The club had the misfortune of being the only side that was part of the league from inception but failed to qualify for the playoffs even once. Highlander Brigade - the loyal fan group was let-down by the team’s performances. The average home attendance fell from 26,000 in 2016 to 8,000 in 2017. However, NEUFC’s fortunes changed when the management made a Dutch import in the form of Eelco Schattorie as the head coach....

ATKMB looked to win the game and regain their top spot in the table. NorthEast United FC, meanwhile, wanted the win to move into the top four. The first half was a close affair with both the teams fighting it out in the midfield. ATK Mohun Bagan scored twice from corners early in the second half to take a two-goal lead. Roy Krishna scored the first goal for ATK Mohun Bagan while the second one was Benjamin Lambot’s own goal....

The coastal state of Goa plays host to the ISL 2020-21 season, with three venues - Tilak Maidan, GMC Stadium and Fatorda Stadium, holding matches behind closed doors due to COVID-19 restrictions in India. Hyderabad FC Preview Hyderabad FC have managed to put aside the disappointment of their shambolic ISL debut campaign last year and started off on a bright note. With a win over Odisha FC in their opening clash, Hyderabad FC showed they have assembled a good combination of overseas talent and promising Indian youngsters....

Kerala Blasters FC are placed ninth on the overall ISL standings with 15 points from as many matches. Mumbai City FC are top of the table with a tally of 30 points from fourteen matches. Kerala Blasters FC vs Mumbai City FC team news Kerala Blasters FC The Men in Yellow will look to bounce back from their disappointing loss against ATK Mohun Bagan in their previous match. After leading 2-0 for almost an hour, the Blasters let the Mariners back into the game, losing 2-3 in the end....

Mumbai City FC are the current league leaders in the ISL 2020-21 after winning three matches on the trot. The Islanders have racked up three clean sheets in a row and have conceded just one goal in four matches. Head coach Sergio Lobera seems to have found the right balance in his squad after the loss against NorthEast United FC. Mumbai City FC have one of the strongest attacking units....

The two sides have met before in the competition on a day when the Juggernauts announced themselves as one of the best ISL teams in the tournament. The Blues currently have a one-point lead over Odisha after 17 matches. Marco Pezzaiuoli’s side suffered a surprise loss against NorthEast United FC that spoiled their plans of staying in the top-four. Meanwhile, Kino Garcia’s men were able to pull off a draw against an unstable Chennaiyin FC side in their previous encounter....