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While the wrestling world was overwhelmed with emotion after Sting arrived in AEW, TNT executives believed they could have cracked a higher rating had the debut been announced earlier. Speaking on his Talk Is Jericho podcast, Chris Jericho disclosed that TNT asked AEW not to feature surprise debuts going forward. He added that the executives said they didn’t want any surprises because they wanted ratings instead. - (H/T Fightful)...

Jordan, who is a limited overs specialist for England, emerged as the club’s highest wicket-taker in the 2017 NatWest T20 Blast, as he finished with 16 wickets at an average of 20.43. He has also played for several franchises in the Indian Premier League namely Royal Challengers Bangalore and Sunrisers Hyderabad. The details Jordan said that he is excited to extend his stay at Hove and that is looking to working with a lot of exciting talent around and to win trophies with the club....

On Tuesday, the Patriots defensive end was in the team locker room dressed as wide receiver Julian Edelman. This year’s costume was complete with the perfectly designed — even if a bit creepy — mask, red hat and headphones around his neck. MORE: Week 9 Power Rankings Of course, the 6-3 Long didn’t really trick anyone into believing he was Edelman, 5-10. The Patriots receiver had a costume of his own, sharing a picture of himself dressed as team owner Robert Kraft....

An impassioned Paul took to Twitter following the Suns’ 111-101 loss in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals, expressing his frustration with the situation. (Disclaimer: Tweet language is NSFW) ESPN’s Dave McMenamin reported Paul’s mother had “hands put on her by Dallas fans” while Paul’s wife, Jada, was also reportedly pushed during the incident. To make matters worse, the incident took place in front of Paul’s children who felt “very unsafe....

Smith is facing an official review and public backlash after he bounded onto the stage at Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre and slapped Rock during Sunday night’s Oscars over a joke the comedian made about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. But as Rock returned to Boston’s Wilbur Theatre for the second night of his comedy stop in the Massachusetts city, the comic responded to a disparaging outburst about Smith by saying, per People: “No, no, no, no, no....

The model took to Instagram on Monday to share video footage of herself embarking on the rescue mission for Peanut Butter, who had been missing for three days from the Beverly Hills, California, mansion she shares with husband John Legend. In the footage, Teigen said that she could hear faint scratching in one of the walls, prompting her to get a flashlight so that she could investigate further. On taking a closer look, the cookbook author discovered that her beloved pet had somehow managed to get inside the wall through a gap connected to sliding doors....

Further suggestion of Ponder's fall from grace came this week when the Vikings declined to pick up his contract option for 2015. Ponder will be paid $1.76 million for the coming season, and then can become an unrestricted free agent. Did we mention "bust"? Asked about that possibility, former Vikings quarterback Brad Johnson blanched. "I wouldn't ever put that on him,'' Johnson told the St. Paul Pioneer Press. "I think he's got more years left in him....

WAVE 9 reported that the girl’s mother shared the picture, taken in late December at a Texas Roadhouse restaurant, on social media, and it eventually made its way back to administrators at Whitefield. The girl’s mother said that on January 6, she received an email from Bruce Jacobson, the head of the school, informing her that her daughter would be expelled from the student body immediately. The reason given was “a post on social media....

We have every right as Americans to challenge, question, protest and speak. In our republic, the people are the authority that picks our authorities. We can and should express our opinions and stand for what we believe is good and right. But Christians also know that God has a plan for each person and He directs nations and leaders for a purpose. So, we honor authority. That is why Paul also wrote in 1 Timothy 2, “I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness....

The Clash Squad mode allows players to use Free Fire characters with unique skills. With the right character and a strong range of skills, players can quickly defeat their enemies in the fast-paced mode. This article compares Chrono and Wukong, two popular Free Fire characters, to find out which is better for the Clash Squad mode after Free Fire’s OB27 update. Assessing the abilities of Wukong and Chrono in Free Fire Chrono Chrono’s active ability is called Time Turner....

Pounds was a minister at First Assembly of God in Vernon, a Christian church located in Vernon, a town in central North Texas. The church’s website no longer lists him as a leader. The girl’s family had initially brought her to Pounds for counseling. He eventually got her a job cleaning elderly people’s homes. He would also meet with her privately for “counseling sessions” at the church, KFDX reported. The sessions involved drugs and rape, the girl later alleged....

Although most California churches have complied with restrictions and adapted by using methods like holding services online, a large number of churches have pledged to stop cooperating by opening their doors at the end of the month. The date of May 31 was chosen because it marks the Christian festival of Pentecost. Attorney Robert H. Tyler is representing many of the church leaders and says that more than 1,000 pastors have signed a declaration to reopen on the date, The Mercury News reported on Thursday....

The report released on Thursday comes less than two months after President Donald Trump halted negotiations with Taliban insurgents to take U.S. forces out of Afghanistan. He quit talks after militants admitted they killed an American soldier. HRW says those aborted talks never dealt with the role of “clandestine” Afghan forces trained and armed by the CIA which has run separate counter-terrorism operations since 2001 after the toppling of the Taliban government....

Dorsey was fired in June after four seasons with the team on the same day the Chiefs signed coach Andy Reid to a five-year contract extension. Veach has shared a close relationship with Reid during his time in the NFL, serving as his assistant with the Philadelphia Eagles from 2007-09 before working as a scout for them from 2010-12. The 39-year-old is entering his 11th year in the league and his fifth season with the Chiefs after joining the team in 2013....

Kansas City is trying to stay a game ahead of Pittsburgh, which plays on Monday. New Orleans is trying to keep pace with Green Bay, which won on Saturday. The Chiefs have a red-hot Patrick Mahomes about to secure his second NFL regular-season MVP award in three seasons. The Saints will be getting Drew Brees back at quarterback to duel him, instead of dual-threat supersub Taysom Hill. Here’s everything to know about betting on Chiefs vs....

The Eagles took a scant one-point advantage into the second leg but were ultimately beaten 31-29 by the South Americans who edged them out by a single aggregate point at Infinity Park in Glendale. After conceding three tries, Los Condores battled back from 19-0 down. Tries from Marcelo Torrealba, Matías Garafulic, Matías Dittus and Santiago Videla and late penalty from Videla saw the men in red clinch the narrowest of victories and a historic landmark for the union....

Japanese maritime authorities logged fresh intrusions by China coast guard ships in the early hours of Tuesday, Tokyo time. A pair of marked law enforcement vessels sailed into the territorial waters of the uninhabited island chain between 3:05 a.m. and 3:10 a.m., according to the Japan coast guard’s 11th regional headquarters in Naha. The Senkaku Islands are also claimed by China as Diaoyu, and by Taiwan as Diaoyutai. Tuesday’s incident was the 21st time Chinese coast guard vessels had entered the territorial waters of the Japan-controlled islands since the start of the year, public records show....

Gundam is a beloved anime franchise based around giant fighting robots, or mech suits. On top of the series, there have been a number of video game spin offs, mangas, and a host of toys and collectables. It holds a special place in the hearts of many anime fans, as it was one of the first shows to cross into the West. RELATED: Kazooie Statue Destroyed by Storm at Rare Game Studio...

The IPO is expected to launch in October and result in Ant Group securities ending up in the portfolios of tens of millions of unwitting American investors. Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley and Citigroup are among the lead managers of the Ant Group IPO that will be listed on the Hong Kong and Shanghai stock exchanges. In the wake of the National Security Law, the Ant IPO listing essentially validates the eradication of freedoms in Hong Kong by allowing “business as usual” to continue....