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Conspiracy theorists have claimed without evidence that electromagnetic waves transmitted by 5G technology are responsible for the novel coronavirus which causes the disease COVID-19. Belief in the theory has led some in parts of Europe, North America, and the Australias to set fire to telecommunication masts and physically and verbally abuse engineers, according to the authors of the paper, which is published in the British Journal of Social Psychology....

Jackson didn’t get his wish, losing to Lawal by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28). “He came to fight,” Lawal said. “I had a game plan, and he was great.” MORE: Famed MMA coach looking to bring regional MMA back to the forefront The first round didn’t prove to have much action as Lawal secured a couple takedowns but couldn’t do anything with them. Jackson did nothing in the first round except for a left hand with about ten seconds that grazed Lawal....

The undefeated McKee (11-0) has spent his entire career in the Viacom-owned promotion, debuting at Bellator 136 in April 2015. He has won seven of 11 fights via stoppage (three submissions, four KOs/TKOs). McKee originally was scheduled to face former featherweight champion Pat Curran in this fight, but Curran bowed out in August because of an unspecified injury. MORE: Join DAZN and watch Bellator 206 for free Macapa (21-3-2) previously fought in the UFC....

Larkin (19-7) had been orginally scheduled to face Yaroslav Amosov in a welterweight world grand prix alternate bout at Friday’s Bellator 207. Last month, Amosov pulled out due to an undisclosed injury and promotional newcomer Erick Silva got inserted into the slot. Then, last week, Silva informed Bellator that he couldn’t compete due to an injury. MORE: Join DAZN and watch Bellator 207 for free Wanting to keep Larkin on the card, Bellator turned to Ion Pascu....

Over the years, MMA has had its fair share of memorable fights. Styles can make or break matchups. That is especially true when top fighters face off against one another. From inter-promotional matchups to signed bouts, the history books have a fair share of classics to look back on. On December 31, Bellator and RIZIN team up for the ultimate fight card. Inside Saitama Super Arena, Bellator’s best and RIZIN’s best face off for bragging rights....

Here’s a list of Belmont contenders we’ll be updating as they are confirmed for the Triple Crown’s third jewel. MORE: Belmont time, TV info | Vegas wants your action on American Pharoah | Past Triple Crown hopefuls Belmont Stakes field (updated 5/29) Odds are courtesy of Wynn Las Vegas. American Pharoah (arrived) | 20-23 Frosted (arrived) | 4-1 Materiality (arrived) | 5-1 Carpe Diem (will not run) | 10-1...

Since Affirmed won the Triple Crown in 1978, only 14 horses have managed to win both the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness. MORE: Vegas odds | American Pharoah will be ‘hard to beat’ | Belmont Stakes date, time, how to watch American Pharoah will enter the race with the best odds to run away with a win and into horse racing legend, however, history has shown that the favorite doesn’t always get the best results....

“President Biden and Vice President Harris have pledged, and appear to be considering, an African American woman for the Supreme Court,” Crump wrote in an op-ed published by The Hill on Wednesday. “In my view, that of a civil rights lawyer and advocate who is committed to bringing justice, respect, and fairness to this nation, and particularly to my community, that woman is Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson.” Multiple outlets have reported that Biden has met with three potential nominees, including Jackson, as the president narrows his search for the first Black female justice in U....

According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Roethlisberger will undergo surgery Monday and is without a timetable to return. Roethlisberger was hit by Dolphins linebacker Donald Butler during a second-quarter interception and sat on the field holding his left knee. He gingerly walked to the locker room, but was able to return in the third quarter after undergoing X-rays in the locker room. MORE: NFL Week 7 waiver wire pickups Landry Jones, who replaced Roethlisberger following the injury, is expected to get the start against the Patriots next Sunday....

Zobrist hit .275 while starting games at four different positions and leading AL second basemen in fielding percentage this year. He will earn $7 million in 2014, and the Rays hold a $7.5 million option on him for 2015 with a $500,000 buyout. Escobar will get $5 million after playing in a career-high 153 games and leading major league shortstops with a .989 fielding percentage this season. There's also a $5 million option on Escobar for 2015....

And what made the scene at Comerica Park even more bizarre is that it wasn’t a high-and-tight pitch or a hit batter that started the incident. Detroit designated hitter Victor Martinez fouled off a pitch from Oakland closer Grant Balfour, and stared out to the mound. Balfour, an excitable type who isn’t one to back down from anything, barked at Martinez. Martinez yelled back and started walking toward the mound....

Andy Dalton improvised on a scramble and hit Tate, who made a diving catch down the right sideline. Tate then rolled away from Kansas City cornerback Marcus Peters before being touched to complete the 55-yard touchdown. MORE: Must-see Week 4 images | Week 4 picks, predictions 

With the sixth overall pick, the Miami Dolphins did the same. The Dolphins selected former Alabama wide receiver Jaylen Waddle, who’ll join former Crimson Tide quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who was drafted fifth overall in the 2020 draft. The rivalry between Alabama and LSU apparently doesn’t just end with SEC West games. The Jacksonville Jaguars selected Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence with the No. 1 overall pick on Thursday night. Lawrence will play for new Jaguars coach Urban Meyer, an offensive guru who won three national championships on the college level....

Burrow scrambled to try and gain a first down when the hit happened: Savage went low on the tackle, with Campbell following with a blow of his own while Burrow was airborne. The results were less-than kind. Upon closer look, as if the sandwich hit wasn’t bad enough, Burrow’s head bounced off the turf. He appeared dazed as he lied on the turf. Fortunately, Burrow was able to walk off under his own power, and proceeded into the medical tent....

“Jeremy thinks he needs to have ankle surgery,” Lewis said. “I think he’s consulted a couple physicians, both said that this was something that could wait until after the season but he just felt like it was causing too much discomfort.” Essentially, Lewis is saying Hill’s injury could have waited until the end of the season, and he seemed surprised the back opted for surgery. After all, just three days before his season ended, Hill was talking about how excited he was about playing in the upcoming game....

Things kick off in Cleveland at 8:20 p.m. ET on NFL Network. We’ll get official word on Landry’s injury status at around 6:50 p.m. ET. We’ll be updating our Landry injury post with news throughout the day, so check there for the latest. All other key offensive players are healthy and expected to play. Now, let’s find out which ones should be in your fantasy lineups. WEEK 2 FANTASY: Sleepers | Busts | Start ’em, sit ’em...

Florian Lejeune, Jamaal Lascelles and Ciaran Clark are preferred options for the Spanish tactician, who insists that the 23-year-old gives all it takes but is only a victim of the depth in the defensive department. “He was training [on Friday] - and training well - but the problem sometimes is, when the team are winning and you already have, in this case, four players in this position, it’s not easy for everyone in these times,” Benitez said during his Everton pre-match briefing....

The 34-year-old striker is an iconic figure in the history of Atletico Madrid but will leave the Spanish side at the end of the season after helping them to win the Europa League. Benitez has worked with Torres previously at Liverpool and Chelsea, and would be eager to be reunited with his countryman once again, even if he admits that it is a long shot. “It would be appealing, but I don’t think it’ll happen,” he told Marca....

The 63-year-old German veteran, a two-time Masters champion, created history as he qualified for the weekend on Friday. After opening with a 68, carded a 1-over-par 73 to be tied for 27th at Augusta, where he is six shots behind leaders Abraham Ancer, Cameron Smith, Justin Thomas and Dustin Johnston. When told he was the oldest player to make the cut in the history of the iconic major event, Langer — who won the Masters in 1985 and 1993 — replied: “I’ll drink to that....

The Vermont senator, whose populist message for a political revolution against the wealthy elites and income inequality has transformed the Democratic Party, vowed to stay in the race unless his opponent, Joe Biden, mustered a plurality of the delegates. Results have for some time showed that Sanders is unlikely to defeat Biden, and he ended his candidacy with 914 delegates compared to the former vice president’s 1,217. “I wish I could give you better news, but I think you know the truth,” Sanders said during a live address on his website....