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In the last part of an exclusive interview, National Coach Stephen Constantine speaks at length about his choice of Players for the forthcoming Preparatory Camp which kicks-off in Pune on August 23. EXCERPTS: There have been some surprises in your selection of the list? We are in the process of rebuilding our National Team and it’s obvious that the door is always open. What made you zero down on the list of Goalkeepers?...

Well, except for Sunday night. Even the two-time MVP couldn’t put a good spin on the state of Golden State’s season. MORE: Russell Westbrook responds to critical comments from Stephen A. Smith After the Warriors’ 117-111 loss to the Hawks, which marked Golden State’s seventh defeat in its past eight games and dropped the team to 23-27 overall, Curry couldn’t hide his frustration. “[To] keep it real, we all had higher expectations for where we were supposed to be this season,” Curry said....

The two-time MVP had a team-high 29 points, but his night was cut short when teammate JaVale McGee landed awkwardly on his left leg in the third quarter. It was later revealed Curry had sustained a Grade 2 sprain of his left MCL and will be re-evaluated in three weeks. MORE: Latest news on Curry’s injury Kevin Durant suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain and tibial bone bruise last season in a game in Washington that gave Golden State’s title hopes cause for caution....

For one afternoon, Stephen Curry ensured that 200 girls in his camp had as real a chance as possible to try to be a little bit like him, down to the fancy dribbling work and competitive shooting drills he does daily alongside Kevin Durant throughout the season. Curry went nuts for Kerner’s success. Her summer? Absolutely made. “It was the best thing in my life that ever happened,” the 12-year-old said, recalling her thrilling moment....

With the Titans trailing by one point and 17 seconds left in the game, Gostkowski nailed a 25-yard field goal to lift Tennessee to a 16-14 win on Monday Night Football, joining Cleveland Browns kicker Cody Parkey as the only kickers over the last 10 years to win a game despite missing four kicks. While Gostkowski was ultimately the hero for the Titans, the only reason Tennessee needed a last-gasp field goal to win their season opener was the 36-year-old’s uncharacteristically wayward kicking during the game....

Over the Fourth of July weekend, the Eagles wide receiver shared an anti-Semitic quote he attributed to Adolf Hitler and expressed admiration for Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan, whom the Anti-Defamation League has identified as an “extremist figure, railing against Jews, white people and the LGBT community.” DeSean has since deleted the social media posts and issued multiple apologies. MORE: NFL, Eagles release statements on DeSean Jackson’s posts...

Last season’s runners-up Liverpool overturned a 3-0 first-leg deficit as the Reds shocked Barcelona 4-0 at Anfield on Tuesday. Sterling spent three years at Liverpool before joining Premier League rivals City in 2015 and the England international revelled in the result after winning the Football Writers’ Association Footballer of the Year award. “I was really happy for Liverpool, I was buzzing,” Sterling said after receiving his award in London on Thursday....

Before his 20-year MLB career, Finley was an outfielder with the Triple-A Rochester Red Wings from 1988-1989. One night, a Red Wings’ road game against the Toledo Mud Hens was delayed by bugs. Lots of bugs. MORE: They were stars to the end | Could Trout join title-less elite group? “Tornadoes of bugs started coming in from all over the place. It looked like the infield was moving. It was all bugs, everywhere....

Nick Kyrgios has always been at the center of the majority of the courtside turmoil. Known for his antics on the court, Kyrgios has cemented his reputation this year by playing some of his greatest tennis during the grass-court season. To begin the swing, the Australian player advanced to the semifinals of the Halle Open and the Stuttgart Open. He then astonished the tennis community by making it to the Wimbledon final....

Gerrard, who has previously only worked with Liverpool’s Under-18s, faces a daunting task in trying to compete with Old Firm rivals Celtic, who have just sealed their seventh consecutive title. “I am honoured to become the next manager of Rangers,” the 37-year-old said in a statement on the club’s website. “I have enormous respect for this football club, and its history and tradition. “I can’t wait to start this new journey at Rangers as we look to build on the many successes that this club has achieved....

Steven Universe: Unleash the Light is an adventure role-playing game developed by Grumpyface Studios. The game was co-written by Rebecca Sugar, the same woman behind Steven Universe. Many believe that 2D-animated shows are in a golden age right now, and that is in part thanks to Rebecca Sugar and Steven Universe; and other similar shows. RELATED: 10 Of The Most Breathtaking Visuals In Cartoons Steven Universe: Unleash the Light will arrive on consoles and Steam on February 19, 2021, just one week from today....

I clocked the rock era at pretty much 30 years–from Bob Dylan’s “Like a Rolling Stone” to the death of Kurt Cobain. I never considered myself a musician. I’m a rock-and-roll guitar player [ laughs ]. It’s fun to be somebody else a couple days a week. I’m going to miss it. What can you tell us about the final season? They’re certainly not going to tie up all the loose ends, that’s for sure....

The six-time PGA Tour winner was scheduled to compete in this week’s Wells Fargo Championship but withdrew Tuesday afternoon. Cink released a statement on Twitter explaining what his family is going trough. MORE: Tour winners in 2015-16 season | Wells Fargo Championship preview “Last week my wife, Lisa, and I received some unfortunate news. Lisa has been diagnosed with breast cancer — a startling and unexpected revelation for everyone in our family,” Cink wrote....

Rambo was a victim of ““identity theft,’’ an increasingly common crime committed by increasingly sophisticated swindlers. All they need is your full name or Social Security number, which they drop into Internet databases that serve up info like your address, phone number, employer or driver’s license number. Then they’re on their way - applying for credit using your good name. Security experts say identity theft’s high profitability and low penalties could make it as common as auto theft in the coming century....

With seven games left they lead the Premier League by five points as they bid to become champions of England for the first time. Nearest rivals Tottenham face a tricky game at Liverpool on Saturday, so that lead could even be extended after Leicester host Southampton the following day. “Of course, it is the biggest period ever for the club because never has Leicester been at this level,” the Italian told a news conference on Friday....

The New York Times reported on a study from the University of Michigan looking at data compiled by the Census Bureau on Wednesday, showing multiple ways the lives of everyday Americans improved significantly after the passage of a $600 stimulus check in December followed by another $1,400 direct payment in March. The analysis showed that household food shortages dropped by 42 percent, a broad gauge of financial instability declined by 43 percent, and frequent anxiety and depression dipped by over 20 percent....

Not only did John Cena get revenge on Jon Stewart for costing him the “Title vs. Title” match, but a new member of the Wyatt Family was introduced, The Dudley Boyz showed up and put Xavier Woods through a table and even “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair made a special appearance. MORE: Best SummerSlam moments | SummerSlam recap | What we learned Oh yeah, Sting showed up too. Seth Rollins was supposed to be receiving a life sized statue of himself, but instead, the WCW icon showed up to assault Rollins, meaning that the 56-year-old Sting will face Rollins at Night of Champions for the WWE championship....

Dortmund found themselves trailing their hosts 2-0 at half-time thanks to goals from Jerome Boateng and Thomas Muller, with Bayern good value for that lead. It could have been even worse for Dortmund, as Arturo Vidal hit the crossbar early on in a solid opening 45 for the hosts. Dortmund improved after the break and Shinji Kagawa went close, before Andriy Yarmolenko headed in following a fine assist from the Japan international....

His innings spanned just 79 balls and surpassed the previous highest score in a BBL match, the unbeaten 122 that D’Arcy Short made for the Hobart Hurricanes against the Brisbane Heat in 2018. The performance from Stoinis was staggering, with the Australia limited-overs international cracking 13 fours and eight sixes, including a maximum from the final ball of the innings at the MCG. The Stars looked like going the distance without losing a wicket, but Hilton Cartwright holed out to Jordan Silk at deep midwicket from the first ball of the 20th over....

Tagovailoa, who missed the team’s last two games after suffering a concussion in Week 4, went 21 of 35 with 261 passing yards, one touchdown and no interceptions. He helped the team get its first win since his injury more than three weeks ago. MORE: Tua explains aftermath of concussion: “I don’t remember much” Miami’s offense came flying out of the gates. Tagovailoa found Raheem Mostert for a touchdown on the first drive of the game, and after two consecutive field goals gave the Dolphins a 13-0 lead in the first quarter, it looked like it was headed for a blowout....