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The 2014 Chase for the Sprint Cup starts this weekend, and once again Chicagoland Speedway will be the site of the opening race of NASCAR’s version of the postseason. MORE: Chase grid, driver outlooks | How the Chase works | Chase schedule It will be a full race weekend with the Camping World Truck Series competing Friday night, the Nationwide Series on Saturday afternoon and the Cup race Sunday afternoon....

Pogba limped off after 30 minutes of Thursday’s 2-1 Europa League loss at Fenerbahce after appearing to take a knock to the thigh in a challenge with Souza. Schweinsteiger returned to first-team training with United this week having been exiled by Mourinho. Mou has a real job on at Man Utd The Portuguese said ahead of the Fenerbahce match that former Germany captain was primarily with his group to make up the numbers for training drills and build fitness if he elects to make a January move....

The study partially funded by the Recovery Research Institute at Massachusetts General Hospital, led by John F. Kelly of Harvard University, co-authored by Keith Humphreys of Stanford University and Marica Ferri of European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction in Lisbon, Portugal, found that AA is effective in keeping people sober and reducing the amount people drink. Researchers found that “clinically delivered [12-step facilitation (TSF)] interventions designed to increase AA participation usually lead to better outcomes over the subsequent months to years in terms of producing higher rates of continuous abstinence....

Cows are known for their detrimental environmental impact. As of September 2020, livestock was responsible for 14.5 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions—and of all livestock, cattle alone contributed to a whopping 65 percent of emissions. Aside from nitrates in their waste, cows release huge quantities of methane via their burps, and they require massive amounts of land to graze. The new study, however, aims to address at least some of the negative effects caused by raising cattle....

According to EcoWatch, a study published in Green Chemistry last week explained how University of Edinburgh scientists harnessed the power of the common E. coli bacteria to turn used plastics into something functional—specifically, the flavor compound vanillin. The university’s announcement said vanillin “is the primary component of extracted vanilla beans and is responsible for the characteristic taste and smell of vanilla.” And it’s in incredibly high demand: aside from uses in food and cosmetics, vanillin finds its way into “herbicides, antifoaming agents and cleaning products....

Scientists from the Gemological Institute of America, looking into the Earth’s deep water cycle, studied an incredibly rare gem diamond discovered in the Karowe mine in Botswana. The gem, which originated from 410 miles below the surface of the Earth, contains a protected sample of the Earth’s lower mantle. Analysis of the diamond found that it contained hydrated minerals, ringwoodite, enstatite and ferropericlase. According to findings published in the journal Nature Geoscience, this shows evidence that a water based environment extends into the Earth’s lower mantle....

While the race is on to develop a vaccine to target the virus that causes COVID-19, virologists say it could be a long while before one is ready. In the meantime, researchers are turning to existing medications, from the antimalarial drug hydroxychloroquine, to antiparasitic treatment Ivermectin. The latest in the media spotlight is a century-old vaccine for tuberculosis—BCG. The vaccine was developed in Paris in the 1920s, though variations exist across the world and its effectiveness at preventing TB has been debated....

According to the report, the earliest confirmed case of COVID was a seafood vendor, whose illness started on December 11, 2019. The study was written by Michael Worobey, head of the ecology and evolutionary biology department at the University of Arizona, and published in the journal Science on Thursday. It goes against previous analysis that concluded the “earliest” COVID case was a 41-year-old male accountant who had no connection to the Huanan Market and lived 30 kilometers (18....

Twenty-four years after making his Western Australia debut, Hogg returned for one final appearance at the ground which he said made his dream comes true in front of a record crowd of 22,475 on Monday. Hogg might be in for the odd sleepless night after spilling a chance to remove Turner for 16, the Scorchers batsman going on to punish the veteran spinner with a brutal 70 from only 32 balls as the defending champions returned to the top of the table....

Who would have thought that one of England’s best midfielders thought it would be best to crawl after an opposite player and try and tackle with his head? He looks like a dog chasing a ball but scared of feet at the same time! Seemed to work though. Get up Scott! Playing like this isn’t going to win you another endorsement with McDonalds! 0 votes

TDF screening was an event bringing cycling enthusiast together under one roof. The event promoted the spirit of cycling wherein SCOTT & ISSUZU owners gather to watch the screening. One of the intriguing aspect of the evening being the Rollapaluza competition, where Scott owners challenged each other for a 1 minute trainer bout. The one who covered the maximum distance on the bicycle eventually won the competition. Apart from this Scott also introduced Faizal PJ who is one of their Scott Future Stars....

Currently playing for Chelsea, Ampadu has quickly made a name for himself in English football since bursting onto the scene at Exeter City. Within a year of making his Exeter debut, he found himself making his Chelsea debut, as a substitute in the Carabao Cup, against Nottingham Forest, and as a starter against Everton, a few weeks later in the same competition. Though his senior club appearances have been few and far between, he has been continuously performing well for the Welsh U16s and U19s....

In fact, half the players in last year’s event have already made the big leagues, including top talents such as Trevor Story, Nomar Mazara, Kyle Schwarber, Aaron Nola, Blake Snell, and Lucas Giolito. MORE: Top 50 prospects Despite the plethora of rookies that have already entered the majors this season, there was no shortage of elite prospect talent on display Sunday in San Diego. Top MLB prospects in the 2016 Futures Game Top overall prospect Yoan Moncada (2B, Boston) lived up to his billing and snagged the MVP award after notching two hits, including a monster home run that put the World team ahead for good in the 8th inning....

Both should get extended playing time. The Rangers are looking to generate offense after losing Prince Fielder and Shin-Soo Choo to injuries, and the Royals are hoping to upgrade their infield defense as they try to make a late-season playoff push. Fantasy baseball owners are hoping both top prospects can help them bring home some league titles, but are either worth picking up off th waiver wire? MORE: Full prospect rankings | Fantasy football rankings...

MORE PROSPECTS: Top 50 rankings | Best to draft | Midseason pickups Gallo, our No. 8 prospect, hit a mammoth home run Sunday against the Cubs and just missed a second one when he flew out to the warning track. He also walked twice while taking a number of close pitches, showing an improved eye at the plate. Gallo still has holes in his swing and he won’t ever hit for a high average, but he’s got the best raw power in the minors....

Deportivo Alaves are in 16th place in the La Liga standings at the moment and have not been at their best this season. The away side held Valencia to a 1-1 draw last weekend and will want to win this game. SD Eibar, on the other hand, are currently rooted to the league table and have endured a dismal campaign. The home team suffered a 1-0 defeat against Real Sociedad last week and cannot afford another calamity in this fixture....

RELATED: Sea of Thieves: Season 2 Trade Routes Explained 5 types of Megalodons can be found in-game, though each individual of every species will possess a unique personality, much like real sharks. This makes every encounter, regardless of the color of the sea fiend, unlike any other. While all are hostile, some may be more aggressive than others, so be wary when one sees that massive dorsal fin break the surface of the water and hears the violin’s crescendo....

Mysteries will essentially blend in-game quests with the elements of an ARG, where players will have to solve mysteries both in and out of game. Whereas Adventures are pretty regular in their release schedule, Mysteries have multiple factors involving player engagement, player progression on the current clues, and so on. Overall, it’s a pretty interesting new feature for Sea of Thieves, and Game Rant recently spoke to creative director Mike Chapman and executive producer Joe Neate about them....