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Numbers from Vegas: Updated Belmont odds There will be others who will say, though, that the 2015 Belmont will come down to American Pharoah’s jockey Victor Espinoza, not his colt. So it goes when the Triple Crown is on the line. When the race is on, all eyes are on the horse. But if the horse loses, the fingers come out, and they come out pointing. A chance to see sporting history has passed, and someone is to blame for all of those worthless win tickets....

While nuclear powers such as the United States and the Soviet Union/Russia have conducted more than 2,000 tests of these weapons to date, they have been used in warfare just twice. Toward the end of the war, the U.S. dropped atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, causing tens of thousands of immediate deaths. Many more fatalities resulted in the following years because of cancer and other chronic diseases....

A few months ago, content creator WishYouLuckk shared a number of details about the upcoming Beyond Light expansion for Destiny 2. At the time, it was impossible to confirm whether any of the details were true, but one by one many of them were proven accurate. From the Adored sniper rifle being a pinnacle weapon for Crucible to the Stasis abilities for the various classes, almost all of Wish’s information was confirmed....

WHO experts are due to convene at around 12 p.m. CET (8 a.m. EST) and their assessments are due to be released afterwards, a WHO spokesperson told Newsweek. It comes as health agencies worldwide are convening to discuss the variant, with the U.K.’s Health Security Agency (HSA) having released its own technical briefing on Friday morning. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) will also publish a threat assessment later on Friday....

The pause in the season comes agonizingly close to the NHL Playoffs, which were scheduled to start on April 8. It’s unclear whether the season will eventually resume but league commissioner Gary Bettman seemed optimistic. “Our goal is to resume play as soon as it is appropriate and prudent so that we will be able to complete the season and award the Stanley Cup,” he said. “Until then, we thank NHL fans for your patience and hope you stay healthy....

While the summer window may seem a little scarce at the moment, with The Ascent being the only big Xbox exclusive, fans will have a lot to look forward to this fall. With Xbox’s E3 2021 showcase right around the corner, fans should get more concrete details like release dates of previously announced titles, as well as some new game announcements for this year. RELATED: Microsoft Announces Xbox and Bethesda Showcase Event Date...

The model appeared in a web interview with Fallon Thursday night and confirmed that she is indeed expecting her first child with boyfriend and singer Zayn Malik. The Tonight Show host could barely contain his excitement. Elsewhere in the U.S., Jimmy Kimmel celebrated a special arrival of his own: a big package of toilet paper that arrived on his doorstep Thursday. “I was like a kid on the toilet on Christmas morning,” he joked....

Officials reported seven cases of the disease on Sunday in the rural community of Gouéké—located in the southeast of the country—including three deaths. But what are the symptoms of Ebola and how does it spread? Ebola virus disease (EVD) is a severe, often fatal, illness that affects humans and other primates, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The virus, which was first discovered in central Africa in 1976, is transmitted from wild animals—such as fruit bats, porcupines and non-human primates—to people....

In most cases, taking oral chemotherapy is a welcome change for patients. It is often less expensive, in the case of older drugs (though newer drugs can be quite a bit more expensive), and may be just as effective. It also does not require you to come into the hospital or cancer center for your treatments. On the other hand, you may feel less in touch with your healthcare providers and overwhelmed by managing your own side effects....

Definition Subconcussion is a somewhat controversial term in medicine. Its exact meaning is still evolving. You might read or hear about subconcussion or any of the following closely related terms: Subconcussive symptomsSubconcussive injurySubconcussive brain traumaSubconcussive hits These different terms underscore the fact that subconcussion is not a clearly defined category. It is also not well understood in terms of its short-term or long-term effects. It may also be helpful to define subconcussion in terms of what it is not....

This changed in February 2021 when Toyota announced that seven fully electric “Beyond Zero” EVs would be produced by 2025. In a joint project with Subaru, Toyota produced its second electric vehicle, an SUV crossover uniquely named the BZ4X, which went on sale in the summer of 2022. So, why is it being recalled already? The BZ4X Specs and Features Despite its unusual name, the 2023 BZ4X boasts many desirable features....

Now, several new quality-of-life features have been added to WhatsApp that make voice messaging that much better. They follow other improvements such as the option to change the playback speed of messages and the ability to preview messages you’ve recorded before sending them 1. Pause & resume voice recordings First is the ability to pause the recording mid-way through. Previously, you had to hold down the microphone button and say your piece before releasing it....

For example, the 2.2 Special Program Livestream began on October 3, 2021, with the version 2.2 update coming out on October 13, 2021. The difference between the livestream and the official launch was ten days. Previous versions (2.0 and 2.1) were 12 days apart. Hence, one can assume that the Genshin Impact 2.3 Special Program Livestream will occur sometime between November 11, 2021 and November 12, 2021. The official date hasn’t been leaked, but it’s based on speculation from past livestreams....

The health agency said that, according to its updated guidance, people should get a Pfizer-BioNTech COVID vaccine shot at least six months after their initial doses, even if they aren’t immunocompromised, if: They are 65 or older or in long-term care settings; or they are aged between 50 and 64 and have underlying medical conditions. The CDC also said younger people aged between 18 and 49 with underlying medical conditions may get a third Pfizer shot, based on their individual risks....

Silva is fighting Julio on the 19th of June in Guadalajara, Mexico. They are fighting in the main event of a huge card, which features eleven other fights. Interestingly, Julio’s father is also fighting against Hector Camacho Jr. in a legacy fight. The event is expected to begin at 9PM ET/ 6PM PT. However, fans can expect a delay of about four hours between the main event and the start of the main card....

Fans have never experienced the league being paused for such a length of time in the English winter before, despite the fact that a hiatus in the mid-season period is now commonplace across other major European leagues. However, 2022 was different, as a host of Premier League players jetted off to Qatar. Here, The Sporting News takes a look at when the Premier League will return after Qatar 2022, alongside what ramifications the World Cup will have on the rest of the English campaign....

Matt Silverman, the Rays’ new president of baseball operations, offered an amusing and honest behind-the-scenes glimpse into the what some offseason conversations are really like. From Mark Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times: How great is that? Even real-life general manager types have to deal with the same kind of hair-brained trade offers you have to wade through in your fantasy sports leagues. I’d love to know which rival GMs provide the most comedic value for Silverman, but he’ll never reveal that, I’m sure....

Belgium’s “golden generation” is on its last legs, as the Red Devils boast experience and age within their World Cup squad. They finished third at the 2018 tournament, topping England in the final showcase match, but the expectations on Kevin de Bruyne and company will be to reach the final. Canada, meanwhile, are in their first World Cup since 1986 and will have their eyes on an upset. Led by head coach John Herdman, who has been the subject of Premier League chatter, he has Les Rouges playing as a unit that’s boasted togetherness and tactical acuteness....

Riley had already coached two quarterbacks, Baker Mayfield and Kyler Murray, to Heisman Trophy wins and to becoming first overall selections in the NFL Draft. Williams, the No. 8 recruit in the 2021 class, had shown promise in his freshman season at Oklahoma filling in Spencer Rattler, but it was still a disappointing season for the Sooners. Williams made the decision to follow Riley to Los Angeles, and the decision appears to have paid off....