That’s a solid comparison regardless of the player catching the ball, but it makes even more sense with Hopkins. He was a four-year varsity basketball player in high school in South Carolina, and he even made a brief cameo on Clemson’s Division I basketball team. Football has likely turned out to be the right choice for the four-time Pro Bowler, but Hopkins could hoop, too. Here’s a look back at what Hopkins was like as a player in high school and college on the hardwood....

Fast forward to 2022, and Syndergaard is back in the World Series with an NL East team – but it isn’t the Mets. Not only that, but he isn’t the first or even second pitcher on the Phillies staff. He’s a bullpen-game staple for Rob Thomson, and while his role with the Phillies is important, it isn’t the role that was envisioned for him when he finished fourth in Rookie of the Year voting in 2015....

A cobra bite can be fatal, if not treated as soon as possible. The snakes will typically look to flee rather than attack a human. But, if it is provoked or threatened it will defend itself, although their bite is not the only defensive option available to some species. Several species of spitting cobra can be found throughout the world One such species is the Mozambique spitting cobra, a snake native to Africa....

A champion of the beloved quiz show, Ken Jennings was once a favorite to take over as host but when an old offensive tweet resurfaced late in 2020, the show’s succession was derailed. In the wake of the Mike Richards debacle, Jeopardy! fans have been wondering where it all went wrong and a new report by the Wall Street Journal says that Jennings was all set to take on the role but had damaged his image irrevocably due to that tweet....

James did the same thing to Brooks on the previous possession. He then tried to do it again on the final possession of the game for the Cavaliers, but JaMychal Green wouldn’t allow it. Not that it mattered. James still managed to create the space he needed against Green to secure Cleveland’s 11th consecutive victory with a stepback jumper from just inside the perimeter. The Grizzlies aren’t the only team James has picked apart down the stretch of a game this season....

In the construction of any propane tank, you need a permit from the fire marshal in your local area to make sure all safety measures are met. [5] X Research source Smaller tanks are made of similar metal as the big ones, and also do not corrode easily. An unopened portable tank, kept in the right conditions and not banged around, can last 12 years![7] X Research source The instruction manuals of your propane-fueled appliances (such as stoves, water heaters, and driers) should show what their BTU usage is....

If the controller is being used as it’s charging, it will take longer to reach a full charge. When the controller is being charged, the light bar will blink orange slowly. When it’s finished charging, the light bar will turn off. You may have to resync the controller to your PS4. If your light bar isn’t on, make sure the USB and micro-USB are inserted properly. If the problem persists, try a different charging cable....

During the regular season, halftime usually lasts around 10 to 15 minutes but the halftime during the Super Bowl can be twice that, according to Sports Illustrated. The musical performance is usually about 13 to 15 minutes. For example, according to Sports Illustrated, in 2017 Lady Gaga was on stage for 13- and-a-half minutes while in 2018, Justin Timberlake spent nearly 14 minutes on stage. The entire halftime show also includes in-depth game analysis and iconic commercials created specifically for the show....

Unfortunately, the veteran sharpshooter is at risk of missing most of the 2022-23 season, if not all of it. Gallinari was traded from the Hawks to the Spurs following the 2021-22 season. He was subsequently waived, paving the way for him to sign a two-year, $13.3 million deal with the Celtics as an unrestricted free agent. Not only is Gallinari’s contract fully guaranteed, but he has a player option for the 2023-24 season....

Booker looked to be hurt on a drive to the basket with two minutes remaining in OT. He limped to the bench after the play and was replaced by Cameron Payne. Phoenix coach Monty Williams told reporters postgame (per ArizonaSports.com) that Booker injured a hamstring and probably will not be available for Saturday’s game. MORE: Trae Young has perfect response to Steve Nash’s complaint about go-to move Before he was hurt, Booker had a team-high 31 points to go with five rebounds and five assists in 40 minutes....

The defensive end will miss the primetime game this week due to a shoulder injury he suffered during the second quarter of the Cardinals’ 31-5 win over the Texans. He continued to play the rest of the game with the injury. He missed the Cardinals’ only practice this week on Tuesday, and then on Wednesday was officially listed on the injury reserve list. On Wednesday night, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Watt will undergo a shoulder surgery that is most likely season-ending....

He was hurt when he landed awkwardly on his left leg following a dunk in the third quarter. Embiid left the game and did not return. Coach Doc Rivers and Sixers players expressed their concern after the game about the NBA MVP candidate’s health, but no one knew whether Embiid would miss time with the injury. That mystery was cleared up Saturday when ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported Embiid suffered a “deep” bone bruise but escaped more serious injury....

According to Downdetector, a real-time website monitoring service, over 10.6 million problem reports for Facebook were recorded worldwide on October 4. Facebook-owned services Instagram and WhatsApp were also offline, making it one of the the largest outages the company has experienced. Facebook shares fell around 4.9 percent on Monday, wiping over $40 billion off the value of the company. In a statement on Monday, Facebook said: “To all the people and businesses around the world who depend on us, we are sorry for the inconvenience caused by today’s outage across our platforms....

The oil fueled spending of Chelsea and Manchester City has changed the landscape of the Premier League and in the process turned Arsenal from a title contender to a perennial also-ran. Wenger accepted after the midweek draw with Swansea that Arsenal’s title hopes are over, declaring the title would be won by ‘unstoppable’ City or Chelsea. The Frenchman now has to focus on ensuring Arsenal qualifies for the Champions League for a 17th consecutive year and must justify his side's overwhelming status as the Cup favorite....

How Many Days Are There Until Christmas? Including today, December 24, there is just 1 day until Christmas Day, meaning there is 1 more sleep to go before Christmas morning. Hopefully by now you’ve got all your Christmas shopping done. This article will be updated until Christmas Eve to state how many days are left before Christmas. Is Christmas a Federal Holiday? Yes, Christmas is a federal holiday in the U....

According to NBC, 101.1 million people watched the Rams beat the Bengals on Sunday on TV — via NBC and Telemundo. That marked an improvement of nearly 10 million from Super Bowl 55, when only 92 million watched the game. But that only begins to capture the picture. There were another 11.2 million people that streamed the game, moving the total audience to just north of 112 million, the most since the 2017 Super Bowl between the Patriots and Falcons....

Authorities told local reporters that an unnamed 46-year-old surfer was mauled by a shark while he was in the waters at Greenmount Beach in Coolangatta. The man’s wound extended from his groin down past his knee, according to witness Jade Parker, who saw the victim’s body floating in the water. “I spotted a board floating in the [surfing] line up, and a body was next to it,” Parker told Australia’s 7 News....

Measles-related deaths most frequently occur in developing countries with poor healthcare systems, but there are more and more outbreaks of measles in the United States and Europe due to lowered vaccination rates. Self-Checks If you or your child have developed the symptoms of measles, particularly a high fever with the measles rash and bright red spots with white centers in your mouth (Koplik’s spots), it’s probably safe to say that you have measles....

How Menthol Works Menthol comes from peppermint oil extracted from plants. It can be both naturally extracted from plants and produced from chemicals. Menthol creates a pleasant diversion with its cooling sensation from pain and other irritations. It can therefore only provide relief for minor pain, and is not really a treatment for pain or inflammation. One small study compared the ability to complete functional tasks and knee pain while completing functional tasks among patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA) after topical application of either 3....

First off, the tickets are remarkably expensive, reaching into the thousands of dollars. And second, many of the NFL’s partners get tickets through their various deals, so it’s not as simple as just pulling up a team website and buying a ticket or two. But if you’re buying tickets to Super Bowl 55, you’re in a bit of luck: They aren’t quite as pricy as they’ve been in the past, for a number of reasons examined by Yahoo’s Charles Robinson....