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Q: Hayes, my man, why no love for the Pac-12? I realize we don’t have a huge television network that overhypes everything we put out (that’s you SEC), but we do have some big programs here like USC, UCLA and Oregon. — Mitchell Banks, Los Angeles MORE: Top 10 for 2014 | Top 25 players | Best rivalries Hayes: All those big programs, and everyone is forgetting about the one little program that just might overshadow — or at least scare the pants off — them all: Washington State....

In Memoriam As I study each page of your Feb. 10 Special Report, “Not Again,” I am saddened by the loss of such brilliant lives, and touched by the photos that exemplify their importance on this earth. The final heart wrenching comes as I view pictures of the shuttle debris discovered in my state, including the metal sole of a spacesuit shoe. It’s amazing how such a horrific incident can personally touch us....

The Adventure of Travel At last an issue I’ve been waiting for since September 11. After your persistent focus on politics, I enjoyed your July 22/July 29, 2002, double issue tremendously–especially the sections on health, science and the cover story on tourism and travel. Ewa Schlunssen Naestved, Denmark Your cover story on world tourism and travel (“The Future of Travel,” July 22/July 29) strikes a dynamic and creative tension between the awesome responsibility of environmental stewardship and the pressing demands of tourism and economic development, which can be so powerful in severing the bonds of poverty in the developing world....

The Waldo County resident died in hospital after falling ill with Powassan virus, the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) said in a press release on Wednesday. It is thought that the resident, described as an adult, likely became infected in Maine. They died after developing neurological symptoms. “Ticks are active and looking for a host to bite right now,” Nirav D. Shah, Director of the Maine CDC, said in the DHHS press release....

This article explains leukemia and lymphoma symptoms and similarities, as well as their differences. It offers information on how often these cancers occur, who is most at risk, and how improved treatments have changed the outlook for people with some types of blood cancer. Definitions Leukemia and lymphoma conditions can seem confusing, in part, because researchers, as well as clinicians who treat people with blood cancers, know much more about the diseases than when they were first identified in the 1800s....

Sportskeeda’s own Tom Colohue gave an update on what lies next, mentioning Tyson Fury’s possible involvement with him. He got the Fury-Brock Lesnar match rumors out of the way, stating that it doesn’t seem like it’s going to happen anytime soon: He mentioned an interesting note - about how WWE teased a tag team with Braun Strowman. He indicated that The Monster Among Men may be the key to protecting Fury:...

The poll, conducted by Everytown for Gun Safety and Global Strategy Group, surveyed 1,500 adults between April 17 and April 22 to gauge the extent to which attitudes toward gun violence prevention had changed since pandemic restrictions began placing new stressors on the American public. While support for gun safety legislation has been on the rise in recent years, pollsters suggested the latest spike indicates an awareness of the threats many Americans face while stuck at home, either with domestic abusers or with partners who have the potential to become violent while struggling with new social and economic hardships introduced to their lives in recent months as a result of COVID-19 restrictions....

A new poll released Wednesday from Morning Consult/Politico found just 23 percent of registered voters believe that Trump will issue pardons for the good of the country while 55 percent said they thought he’d use the power will be used for his own benefit. The survey showed a major partisan split over the matter. Eighty-two percent of Democrats polled said Trump would use the pardoning power for his own benefit compared to 19 percent of Republicans who said the same....

Changing Your Wake Time May Depend on the Purpose Consider whether you need to wake up early once, such as to catch an early flight, or if you are adapting to a new schedule that shall persist. This will help determine what solutions or techniques should be considered to help you. It may also be helpful to reflect on what your relationship to your alarm clock says about your personality. Difficulty waking may suggest underlying problems with the amount or quality of sleep....

Norman Rush’s novel set in Botswana is Big and Sprawling. Got great reviews, too. Its “importance” gives it an edge. This exhaustive look at the famous literary family by a noted critic, R.W.B. Lewis, makes it hard to beat. Searing and literary Holocaust novel by Louis Begley is a sentimental choice but don’t bet the farm. The political awakening of a small black town in Georgia told in Capra-esque style....

Mad Catz announced its resurrection with a new video confirming that it’s “back in the game” under new ownership, and it has promised to show off several fresh products this weekend at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show. For those interested in getting a sneak peek at what kind of wares Mad Catz has on deck, the company has included a look at the new RAT Air wireless mouse, Strike 4 mechanical keyboard, and Freq 4 headset in the clip below....

A Madden NFL 21 player shared his experience with a glitch in what appears to be a Franchise Mode game. In the clip, Super Bowl champion and MVP Patrick Mahomes is playing for the New York Jets, and has quite the play drawn up to confuse the other side. RELATED: Madden NFL 22 Launching On Game Pass Seems Like A Safe Bet Mahomes is the highest-rated quarterback in Madden 21 with a rating of 99, as he presents a match-up nightmare against anybody with the ability to throw accurate deep passes and being a threat to run on any play....

The company is taking a much more subdued approach for Madden NFL 16. It’ll be wrapped up in a little over a week and there are only four candidates this time around: Rob Gronkowski, TE, New England Patriots. Finished Madden NFL 15 rated 98 Overall. Antonio Brown, WR, Pittsburgh Steelers. Finished Madden NFL 15 rated 97 Overall. Odell Beckham Jr. , WR, New York Giants. Finished Madden NFL 15 rated 90 Overall....

Running with the quarterback has become more and more important in the NFL and in Madden. A quarterback that can run could be the difference between a drive stalling sack and a potential first down. Madden NFL 21’s cover athlete, Lamar Jackson, is coming off the 2019 NFL season having won the NFL’s MVP award by being incredibly efficient passing the ball and breaking the all-time rushing record for a quarterback....

Elizabeth Maxwell is Luca’s grandmother, who was plagued by the supposed demon creature Blue Knees and gradually went mad as a result. Finding the hidden notes left behind by Elizabeth allows the player to understand more of her backstory, in addition to getting another MADiSON achievement. RELATED: Beginner Tips For MADiSON Elizabeth’s First Memoirs The first memoirs can be found inside “Grandpa and Grandma’s Room” during MADiSON’s Portrait Picture puzzle....

More than 330 individuals, many of whom female gymnasts, have come forward with sexual assault allegations against Nassar. Nassar sexually assaulted his patients under the guise of medical treatment and got away with it for more than two decades before he was finally arrested back in December of 2016. Kocian, 20, revealing that Nassar sexually assaulted her means that four of the five gymnasts on the 2016 United States women’s Olympic gymnastics team, also known as the “Final Five”, have accused Nassar of sexual assault, as Simone Biles, Gabby Douglas and Aly Raisman have also done so....

Holding herself by her bathtub faucet handles into a tucked position, Madonna offered her thoughts about the equalizing power of the worldwide coronavirus pandemic, which she identified as both “terrible” and “wonderful.” “That’s the thing about COVID-19, it doesn’t care about how rich you are, how famous you are, how funny you are, how smart you are, where you live, how old you are, what amazing stories you can tell....

Madrid have endured a tough campaign and look set to only have the Club World Cup to show for it after the failures of Julen Lopetegui and Santiago Solari in the Santiago Bernabeu hot seat. Los Blancos won three consecutive Champions League titles in Zinedine Zidane’s first stint at the helm but failed to recreate that dominant form this season, suffering a last-16 elimination against Ajax. Madrid were dealt their first loss since Zidane’s return on Wednesday as Karim Benzema’s late header proved a mere consolation after goals from Goncalo Guedes and Ezequiel Garay at Mestalla....

This was the Belorussian’s first international competition since Wimbledon. With legal troubles keeping her off the tour as a permanent runner for the top spot, being back in Madrid for the first time in two years gives her a chance to make up for lost time. The clay courts stand as her second strongest to be competitive on getting plenty of time to prepare for the major part of the season....

In Lionel Messi’s absence, Di Maria was given freedom to roam by new coach Gerardo Martino and popped up all over the place in a typically energetic performance. From a position on the right, the winger picked out Sergio Aguero with an impudent curling pass through the German defense with the outside of his left foot to leave the Manchester City man with a simple finish to open the scoring....