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“No, I didn’t think twice about it,’’ said Sarchione, who operates the Sarchione Auto Group in northeast Ohio with four siblings and in-laws, and who brought the 23-year-old All-Pro receiver to the company in September. “You read the stories, but you don’t ever want to judge anybody. Once you get to know who he is in person, he’s not what he was depicted as last summer.’’ Last summer, reports surfaced of Gordon’s imminent one-year suspension for multiple violations of the substance-abuse policy, and while he was appealing the suspension to the league, he was charged with DUI in North Carolina....

But will the Iraqis’ happiness be short-lived? Many still have mixed feelings about their so-called liberators. They have been living under United Nations-imposed sanctions for 12 years, which were heavily backed by the United States and Britain, and can remember what happened when some heeded President George H. W. Bush’s call to rise up against Saddam in 1991–an estimated 300,000 Shia were rounded up and executed after the failed uprising....

Calls for Flemish independence from the once dominant Walloons are ancient, of course. But while Belgium is prone to political crises—a string of short-lived governments in the 1970s and 1980s would make Italy blush—this one may be different. A recent poll showed 39 percent of Flemings favor independence, while only 12 percent of the less affluent Walloon minority want a split. Today’s push for tiny Flanders’ independence is in part a reaction to the continental superproject that surrounds it....

Other camps are fighting back by offering summer programs teaching evolution. In late June, the Unitarian Universalist Church in Fresno, Calif., sponsored the fourth season of Chalice Camp, a science camp that uses song, dance and drama to teach children about scientific discoveries about human origins. This is the inaugural season of Camp Inquiry, a weeklong camp for children 7 to 16 in western New York. For the camp’s Natural History Day, the 25 campers will participate in the “Creationism vs....

Last week Dobson, the paterfamilias of Focus on the Family and the religious right’s standard-bearer and junkyard dog, signed a letter with two dozen others, excoriating Cizik for his environmental activism. Cizik is out of his depth on the issue, the letter argued, and assumes a consensus where there is none. “If [Cizik] cannot be trusted to articulate the views of American evangelicals on environmental issues,” said the letter, “then we respectfully suggest that he be encouraged to resign his post....

Debuting in the UFC at the age of 20 at the vanguard of the young wave of talent who trained in mixed martial arts from an early age, MacDonald was immediately ticketed for greatness. In his second fight with the promotion, he put it on former WEC champion Carlos Condit for the first ten minutes before “The Natural Born Killer” rallied to defeat the British Columbia native in his home province, much to dismay of the partisan crowd who packed GM Place to the rafters for the first UFC event in Vancouver....

Luis Figo, Xavi and Andrea Pirlo are just three of the many legendary players to have graced the UEFA European Under-21 Championship down through the years. As such, the world’s top clubs always take a particularly keen interest in the tournament and this summer’s games in Poland will be no different. So, who will all of the scouts be setting their sights on when the action gets under way on Friday?...

“While today is not one for celebration, it is one for reflection. This case, by all accounts, should have been opened and closed…. The violent stalking and lynching of Ahmaud Arbery was documented on video for the world to witness,” Crump said in a statement. “But yet, because of the deep cracks, flaws, and biases in our systems, we were left to wonder if we would ever see justice.”...

A 45-10 thumping of the first-place Colts on Sunday night delayed such doubt for at least one week. MORE: Week’s best images | Antonio Brown jumps crotch-first into goal post | Colts-Steelers box score Pittsburgh’s rough and tumble quarterback, who’s been in and out of the lineup all season with a multitude of injuries, threw for 364 yards and four touchdowns against Indianapolis one week after turning in a 456-yard performance in a crushing loss in Seattle....

Simmons, a former No. 1 overall pick and a huge part of “The Process,” had a disappointing effort in the final game of the series, scoring just five points, and drawing criticism in particular for passing up a dunk late that could have tied the game up and given his team some momentum. After the game, Simmons said he just wasn’t playing his best basketball during the pivotal playoff game....

Ben Simmons, the first pick in last June’s NBA Draft, broke a bone in his right foot after rolling his ankle during the final scrimmage of training camp Friday, the team announced. MORE: Eight players with most to prove in ‘16-17 The team is evaluating treatment options. There is no timetable for Simmons’ return to the court. Simmons gave Philadelphia fans a reason to be optimistic for the first time in close to two decades....

But benching him during a 4-3 start? That would only compound an expensive problem. Sticking with him is the only short-term choice the Texans have, because neither Tom Savage nor Brandon Weeden is one. Osweiler was highly inaccurate and inefficient throwing the ball everywhere (22 of 41, 131 yards passing, no TDs, sack, fumble lost, 60.1 passer rating). His 3.2 yards per attempt was even more glaring when you consider Houston averaged 5....

Benefits Massage therapy can be a great way to relax and distract oneself from the stresses of cancer treatment. Chemotherapy can certainly heighten anxiety, and this can be a great way to relieve it. In fact, many healthcare providers recommend massage as a form of complementary medicine to help people with cancer relax, reduce anxiety, combat nausea, and control pain. It’s important to understand though that massage therapy is not a form of cancer treatment and will not prevent cancer from spreading or slow its growth....

After the Bengals lost to the Browns 37-34 on Sunday, Dunlap posted on both Twitter and Instagram that he was looking to sell his house. That came after Dunlap played 11 snaps, tied for lowest on Cincinnati’s defensive line, during the loss. Week 7 was the fourth straight week that Dunlap’s snap count declined as the Bengals appear to move on from the 31-year old pass rusher. MORE: When is the NFL trade deadline?...

His first season, Burrow absorbed 32 sacks in 10 games played, and suffered a torn ACL and MCL in his left knee as he was throwing a pass that sidelined him for the rest of the campaign. Despite the rapid turnaround by the Bengals, Burrow has been under still constant fire, having taken a league-leading 51 sacks in the regular season and 11 already in the playoffs, nine in the divisional round win against the Titans....

Line: Steelers -1, Total: 48.5 Line movement: The Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook opened the Bengals as 1-point favorites. The line peaked at -1.5 midweek, but flipped in the Steelers’ favor when Ben Roethlisberger’s’ knee checked out ok after practicing in full on Wednesday. It reached -1.5 in Pittsburgh’s favor, but most Vegas books were dealing Pitt -1 on Friday morning. Check our odds page for updated NFL lines and totals....

The suspension stems from Burfict’s vicious hit on Antonio Brown, which resulted in a concussion for the Steelers receiver, during Saturday’s AFC wild-card game. MORE: Best photos from AFC wild-card round | Vontaze Burfict’s dirty behavior: A history lesson Burfict was penalized on the play, which helped move Pittsburgh closer to field-goal range with the Bengals holding a 16-15 lead. A subsequent personal foul penalty on Adam Jones in the melee that followed made it easier for Steelers kicker Chris Boswell to boot a game-winning 35-yard field goal in the 18-16 Steelers victory....

MORE: NFL’s most overrated teams | Most underrated On Wednesday, the team announced a three-year contract extension for Bernard. According to USA Today, the deal is worth $15.5 million and will earn the 24-year-old back $5.167 million per year, which ranks 10th at the position. Since being a second-round pick in 2013, Bernard has carried the ball 492 times for 2,105 yards and caught 148 passes for 1,335 yards. He has scored 17 total touchdowns, and has split time in the backfield with Hill....

Which of these AFC powerhouses will advance to the big dance? Recent history suggests that Burrow should be considered the one to beat after leading Cincinnati to the Super Bowl last season and beating the Chiefs three times in the past 13 months. However, Mahomes put together one of the best campaigns of his NFL career this season, and we have seen him dominate despite high-ankle sprains in the past....

Primarily, topical products are effective for soothing minor arthritis and muscle pain. Some of the products contain counterirritants, such as menthol, eucalyptus, or oil of wintergreen which work by irritating the skin at the point of application. The skin begins to feel hot or cold, serving as a distraction from the pain and leading to temporary pain relief. Salicylates are the main ingredient in topical analgesics. Creams which contain salicylates offer pain relief and reduced joint inflammation....