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It’s the kind of election Arabs have come to expect: a bit of a show to “consult” the masses, then a ratification of the existing regime, like it or not. In Syria’s last election, for instance, President Hafez Assad got 99.9 percent of the vote. But even as these leaders run alone, they may be running against the clock. There is growing pressure for real democracy in the Arab world, and the way entrenched regimes respond will have a profound effect on the region’s long-term stability and the immediate conflicts with Islamic extremism....

WWE has reportedly released NXT talents Troy McClain and Kendall Skye from their developmental deals. There’s talk that there may be more releases today. 0 votes

After breaking Kyle Korver’s record of 127 consecutive games hitting a 3-pointer, Curry powered the Warriors to a 130-114 win over the Magic on Thursday with 51 points, eight assists and seven rebounds. This is the second time this month Curry has eclipsed 50 points in a game. MORE: Classic photos of Stephen Curry Curry ended the game 20 of 27 from the field and 10 of 15 from beyond the arc....

Curry was hurt while trying to strip Jalen Smith on a drive. He reached in on Smith with 2:04 left in the third quarter and then withdrew his arm, shaking it in pain. He went to the locker room after the injury. The Warriors later ruled him out for the remainder of the game. Stephen Curry injury update After playing just five games in the 2019-20 season because of a broken hand, Curry has played 60-plus in each of the past two years....

Whatever the two-time MVP was doing, it worked. The Warriors star finished the game with 32 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists in Golden State’s 132-113 victory. MORE: Warriors’ Stephen Curry finding NBA Finals redemption While some found the moment funny, others found it disrespectful.

Just ask Cap’n Jack, now a popular NBA analyst on ESPN, what he thinks of current Nets wingman DeMarre Carroll’s comments about the Raptors, his former employer, or bring up President Donald Trump around the Spurs coach. SUMMER LEAGUE: Scout reveals what he loved (and didn’t love) from 10 rookies Knowing that, it’s no surprise Popovich’s pitch to Jackson was as clear cut as they come when the two crossed paths back in 2001....

Edwards, who seems to be struggling to find an opponent for himself, was respectfully put on notice by ‘Wonderboy’, and as a matter of fact, Thompson even noted that this was the first time he had called out a challenger. Stephen Thompson calls out Leon Edwards It’s almost been around 10 months since Stephen Thomspon was last seen competing inside the Octagon. His last fight was at UFC 244 when he defeated Vicente Luque at UFC 244, via unanimous decision....

On Tuesday, Silver did just that, announcing that Sterling will face a lifetime ban and $2.5 million fine, the maximum amount allowed. There were few who questioned that the rhetoric in the audio was demeaning and racist. The only question that gained any traction was related to whether the voice on the tape was indeed Sterling's. The NBA found that the voice was Sterling's and responded accordingly, enacting an immediate lifetime ban and removing Sterling from all Clippers and NBA activities....

“The only way I can do one more special is if it’s at the end of my television career because it will end my television career,” Harvey made the remarks during a Television Critics Association panel for his court-comedy series Judge Steve Harvey, reported Deadline. Harvey added that no stand-up comedian that relies on sponsors “can say anything he wants to.” He mentioned comedians including Chris Rock, Kevin Hart, Cedric the Entertainer and D....

That’s how coach Steve Kerr summed up a historically stunning and all-around ugly 112-95 loss to the last-place Lakers in Los Angeles. Speaking to reporters following the game, Kerr opened the session with a sarcastic, “Well, that was fun,” and wryly attributed the upset to the Warriors’ relatively youthful roster of players and their “zero attention span.” “This team is filled with millennials, and millennials can’t focus,” Kerr said, via SFgate....

Two-time NBA MVP and new Warriors staffer Steve Nash has witnessed firsthand how amazing Curry has been. Nash says Curry may be “as skilled a player as we’ve ever had in this game.” MORE: Classic photos of Steph Curry | LeBron says Warriors are ‘more hungry’ than Cavs “The skill level is already prodigious and it keeps getting better,” Nash told the (San Jose) Mercury News. “And since the experience and understanding will continue to grow, it’s pretty remarkable to think about the heights he can get to....

Bucky received a more watered-down version of the serum from Hydra, since Dr. Arnim Zola didn’t have the recipe for the same serum Steve was injected with. Despite the flawed serum design, Bucky and Steve are matched in physical strength, agility, and endurance, meaning it’s safe to assume that the different serums are quite similar in design. This also means that Steve and Bucky have extremely similar, if not identical, biological and genetic capabilities....

Justin Langer has been in the crosshairs of the Australian media and the public after he became the first coach to lose two consecutive series at home to India. There have been reports of players going behind his back to question his track master-like coaching style and his confrontational attitude. Talking to ESPNcricinfo, Steve Smith remarked that critics should also consider the current context of sports viz-a-viz the pandemic and the demanding bio-bubbles....

The 26-year-old fast bowler had undergone a surgery for a leg injury and continues to recover from what the skipper thinks “one of the most gruesome things I’ve ever seen.” The Australian side will be departing for South Africa tomorrow for the ODI series that starts next week without the services of pacers Starc and Josh Hazlewood. Starc had accidentally lacerated his left shin while fielding in a training session with the Australian team at Hurstville Oval last Thursday....

Speaking to Fox Business’ Maria Bartiromo on Tuesday, Meadows said senators are going to “hit the ground running” with regard to their work on a new bill. Given the support among Democrat and Republican members of Congress for another round of aid, he said that he saw room for a compromise and that a package would come together before the election. While a package can change as negotiations carry on, Meadows said there is a “broad-scale agreement” on enhanced unemployment benefits, aid to schools and small businesses, and another round of stimulus checks....

Sting seemingly scared off Team Taz as he strode to the ring with his baseball bat. The Stinger donned in his iconic black and white face paint from his WCW Nitro days, stared down each man in the ring, who had a history with, in some shape or form, except one. He stared down Darby Allin last, perhaps, the only one he has never met. Sting reacts to his debut in typical fashion Sting took to Twitter to react to his debut in typical sting fashion, with a scorpion emoji....

It was on May 13 that the Boston Bruins trailed the Toronto Maple Leafs by three goals in the third period of Game 7 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals a few floors above North Station, and then came storming back with two goals in the final 1:22 of regulation before winning in overtime. Sunday night was Oct. 13, a few blocks from Kenmore Station, and the Boston Red Sox were trailing the Detroit Tigers by four runs with two outs in the eighth inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series....

An in-form Chelsea side continue their away travels as they take on a struggling Stoke City side on Saturday. Jose Mourinho’s men, inspired by Eden Hazard won a thriller of a match against Sunderland by a 4-3 margin, now look to topple Stoke at the Britannia. Chelsea will be boosted by the fact that they have won eight of the 10 Premier League clashes between the sides, with the other two ending all square....

Indianapolis passed on using any of its three timeouts after a Matt Ryan scramble in the final minute, losing nearly half the remaining time on the clock. The drive became frantic and ended on a hurried fourth-down incompletion to Parris Campbell. The Colts ended up losing 24-17 on “Monday Night Football.” MORE: Saturday explains why he didn’t use his timeouts late Was that the decision that will define Jeff Saturday’s stint as the Colts’ interim coach?...