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G4 recently announced that Kassem G would be joining the line-up of hosts for its forthcoming relaunch, which was another dream come true. Like many gamers who came of age in the mid 2000s, the original G4 Network was an important cultural touchstone for Kassem, as it was one of the few networks covering topics and producing content that spoke to him. When he caught wind of the relaunch, he immediately knew that he wanted to be a part of it and pursued that goal doggedly....

CROAL: How do your parents feel about your making a career out of games? FONG: While they didn’t necessarily love the fact that we quit school to form a company, they did love the fact that we, as brothers, were doing it together. Our parents were rather skeptical at first about how big this games thing could get. But after I brought home the Ferrari, they knew there was something there....

Macron defeated far-right challenger Marine Le Pen for the second time in five years in Sunday’s second round presidential runoff. The incumbent secured some 58 percent of the vote to Le Pen’s 41. Macron’s decisive result was greeted enthusiastically by fellow EU and NATO nations, as well as in Ukraine. President Joe Biden and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz both said they were looking forward to continued cooperation on issues, including Russia’s invasion, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called Macron “a true friend of Ukraine....

Madame Web historically has always been a supporting character for Spider-Man, and it’s not too often that one will see her as someone that would be the star of her own story. Despite this, she has a lot to offer and fans will get the chance to see this on the big screen. Madame Web follows in the steps of the other Spider-Man Universe films like Morbius, which all have typically followed villains or anti-heroes connected to Spider-Man....

One rather amusing glitch in Madden NFL 17 turns missed field goals into touchdowns. Sometimes when players miss a field goal attempt and the ball is caught by the other team, it is declared a touchdown, despite the fact that the ball was caught in the wrong end zone. What makes this glitch even funnier is the fact that the commentary team, said to have gotten a serious upgrade in this year’s game, treats the touchdown as though it was scored by the opposing team....

So far, EA’s focus with marketing 2020’s installment in the series has centered on the improvements being made to the gameplay formula, such as the addition of X-Factor abilities or Madden NFL 21’s new backyard football mode, The Yard. Recently, though, the publisher pivoted away from all that to reveal the full track list for the game’s soundtrack, which is now available to listen to in its entirety on Apple Music and Spotify....

Beyond the backyard gameplay in The Yard, one of the huge emphasizes seems to be the social nature of the game, showing off with gear and apparel, and an ongoing games as a service-type vibe. This direction for The Yard allows the game to have the potential to be something fans come back to over and over to enjoy with friends. RELATED: NFL Fans Surprised by Madden 21’s Rating for TE Rob Gronkowski...

All these months later, the prayers at Fatima have been far from answered, as Madeleine’s parents have become the target of ever-growing suspicion and even hostility in Portugal. To the incredulity of many following the search for Madeleine from afar, last week the police named the McCanns as suspects in the disappearance of their own daughter. The shockwaves were almost palpable. This was the same couple that had seemingly done nothing since Madeleine vanished except try to find her....

After piecing together s legendary postseason performances en route to a World Series MVP and his third championship, the 25-year-old was named Sportsman of the Year by Sports Illustrated on Monday. MORE: Bumgarner is a hero in his hometown Bumgarner allowed just six runs and posted a 1.03 ERA in 52 2/3 innings in the playoffs, including a dominant relief appearance in Game 7 of the World Series against the Royals....

Goals from skipper Sergio Ramos and Dani Carvajal either side of Lucas Perez’s 65th-minute penalty put Madrid three points clear of Barcelona at the top of LaLiga, ahead of the champions entertaining Atletico Madrid at Camp Nou on Sunday. Zidane selected Alphonse Areola ahead of Thibaut Courtois in goal, while Eder Militao and the under-fire Gareth Bale also started in a shuffled line-up for a keenly contested match. “It’s very important victory, but [we will not be] looking at tomorrow’s game between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid,” Zidane told a post-match news conference....

Butler had 14 points in his Philadelphia debut, but the 76ers collapsed late and lost to Orlando 111-106 after Terrence Ross hit a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 8.7 seconds left that helped the Magic finish off a big comeback Wednesday night. “We’re going to be just fine because once we put this together, we’re going to be tough,” said Butler, acquired Monday from Minnesota in a five-player swap. The four-time All-Star played 33 minutes and shot 6 for 12 from the field after a couple of days spent adjusting to the big trade....

What do you do next? MORE: Magic Johnson has had some baaaaad NBA takes on Twitter That’s exactly the set of circumstances staring Magic Johnson in the face after the Lakers announced that he will be in charge following Tuesday’s long-gestating shakeup within the team’s organizational chart. For those reading the tea leaves, this has been coming from the moment that he was named as an advisor to Jeannie Buss on Feb....

There should be a MagSafe compatible accessory here to satisfy even the toughest critics. Moment has a solid line of useful iPhone gadgets on its hands. Moment MagSafe iPhone Case Moment makes iPhone cases with MagSafe compatible magnets embedded to fully utilize the various mounts and accessories. It should be noted that you don’t need to use the company’s case to also utilize its magnet accessories. The iPhone 12 Thin Case from Moment is made from polycarbonate and Bio-TPU, according to the company’s website....

On the same ground where Malaysia were sent packing out of the 2016 AFF Suzuki Cup tournament, Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) fared better as they emerged 0-1 winners in a hard-fought AFC Cup Group F match against Magwe FC. Benjamin Mora made wholesale changes to his team that beat Pahang in the Malaysia Super League at the weekend. All 11 of the starting line-up did not start in that win against Pahang with Hasbullah Bakar, Shakir Shaari, Safawi Rasid, R....

BY ZULHILMI ZAINAL Follow on Twitter Malaysia international Mahali Jasuli is unfazed at being played out of position by the Harimau Malaya head coach Tan Cheng Hoe in their recent international matches. The PKNS FC star has been undergoing a revival at club level this season under head coach Datuk Rajagobal Krishnasamy, who played him in the right wing position. But when he was called up by Malaysia boss Tan Cheng Hoe last month, he was played as a midfielder in all their three matches, and did not shine as brightly as he has with the Red Ants....

Mahomes graced the cereal aisle in all Kansas City-area Hy-Vee grocery stores with his very own ‘Mahomes Magic Crunch’. The cereal, which is also available in select grocery stores in southern Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska while supplies last, was created in partnership with Mahomes’ foundation, the 15 and Mahomies Foundation, and PLB Sports, Inc. He took inspiration from his favourite breakfast cereal but will have to act quickly if he wants his own box....

Q: What do you think of the addition of Tom Bradley to the West Virginia staff? Is that enough to save (Dana) Holgorsen’s job? — Marshall, Richmond, Virginia Hayes: Holgorsen’s biggest problem is he’s the coach presiding over the move to the Big 12, a significant jump in competition from the Big East. MORE: Ranking Big 12 coaches | SN’s top QBs | RBs | WRs It also didn’t help that he won the Big East in Year 1 at WVU, and then scored 70 points on Clemson in the Orange Bowl ....

Here’s to Your Health As a spiritual but nonreligious person, I don’t understand how religion may interfere negatively with the current medical system, as some contend (“Faith and Healing,” Nov. 10). While a belief system may not cure disease, there are significant benefits to including faith as part of the healing process. Since the true relationship between medicine and faith may never be understood, acknowledgment of a patient’s beliefs may be the start to ensuring a holistic approach to health care and a person’s mental, spiritual and physical well-being....

President Donald Trump’s Postmaster General Louis DeJoy made assurances on Tuesday that the USPS would suspend operational changes until after the presidential election in November. That pledge only came after a national outcry amid widespread mail disruptions that led to critics warning that Trump is attempting to undermine the USPS while railing against mail-in ballots as unprecedented numbers of Americans are set to eschew voting in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic....

Inter looked in danger of dropping points at home against Serie A’s bottom club until Milan Skriniar eased the tension inside the San Siro with a 66th-minute header on Saturday. Andrea Ranocchia followed the example of his fellow centre-back to double Inter’s lead soon after, with the result lifting them up to third in the table. However, Spalletti admitted the squad are struggling under the weight of expectation ahead of huge games against city rivals AC Milan and current leaders Napoli....