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Sure, the No. 1 seeds are generally the most likely teams to win the 2022 NCAA Tournament (except for one, Baylor), but there are plenty of threats hiding behind the disguise of lower seed numbers this year. Moreover, some teams seeded No. 2, No. 3, or No. 4 have a decent chance to get sent packing in an early round. In this article, we’ll point out some popular Sweet 16 picks in 2022 that look particularly shaky....

The festivities are set to begin in Cleveland on Friday, Feb. 18 with a new format for the Rising Stars to get the weekend underway. From there, All-Star Saturday Night will play home to all of our favorite annual events like the Skills Challenge, 3-Point Contest and Slam Dunk Contest. The weekend will wrap up on Sunday, Feb. 20 with the 71st NBA All-Star Game, with a special halftime tribute to the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team....

Two dozen prospects withdrew from the draft on Wednesday – 22 of them international players – joining the 111 early-entry candidates who already dropped out on June 1. That leaves a talent pool of 135 players from U.S. colleges and 14 international prospects. We’ll see 58 of those 149 young men drafted to NBA teams next Thursday (two squads, Milwaukee and Miami, had to forfeit second-round picks due to tampering infractions)....

Super Duty is the most popular commercial truck in America. It is the preferred vehicle for the mining, utility, construction and emergency responder segments of industry, representing an over 50 percent share of the sales. The Super Duty alone generates more revenue for Ford Motor Company than many Fortune 500 companies do standing on their own, including Southwest Airlines, Marriott International and Nordstrom, according to 2021 reporting figures. While its looks, power and packaging may not be a surprise to Ford enthusiasts, the model hits the nail on the head for its customer base, a formula that worked for its most recent version of the F-150....

And then there’s McLaren, a company with as much racing experience as any automaker, but is only now entering its second decade as a production car company (an excellent early effort with the McLaren F1 notwithstanding). Like those legends, McLaren is beginning to think about sustainability, starting with the plug-in hybrid 2023 McLaren Artura. “We’ve delivered more than 10,000 units to customers over the last 10 years and the Americas market now makes up over 40 percent of global sales....

Last week, Akira Tozawa defeated his longtime enemy Drew Gulak in a hard-hitting battle to advance to the Fatal-4-Way, and Kalisto pulled out an upset victory against Lio Rush who, prior to that night, had only one loss on his record. That loss? It was against one of the competitors in tonight’s qualifying matchup, the Soul of 205 Live Cedric Alexander. A former Cruiserweight Champion, Alexander looked to earn one more opportunity at the title he lost at WWE Super Show-Down all the way back in October....

Get her a scented candle that smells like her favorite florals, opt for a fresh scent like clean linen, or go for something musky and earthy. Scented wax melts are also a popular alternative to candles, and they come in a variety of great-smelling fragrances. Roses, lilies, and tulips are classic flowers for saying “I love you, Mom. " Go practical and update cookware she hasn’t gotten around to replacing yet, or go funky and original with something like novelty chocolate molds....

RESULTS: Le Mans 2018 class winners The second round of the 2018-19 Super Season of the FIA World Endurance Championship, the 2018 24 Hours of Le Mans will feature an even balance of prototypes (30) and GTE cars (30) in the field of 60. Among the notable drivers who can be found on the entry list is two-time Formula One champion Fernando Alonso, who will make his first Le Mans run in the No....

The individuals face charges ranging from forced labor and human smuggling to money laundering and mail fraud. Workers from Mexico and Central America were “illegally imported” to face “brutal conditions” on farms in South Georgia, authorities alleged in a November 22 news release. Authorities attributed the results of their investigation, dubbed “Operation Blooming Onion,” to the release of dozens of farmworkers. “Thanks to outstanding work from our law enforcement partners, Operation Blooming Onion frees more than 100 individuals from the shackles of modern-day slavery and will hold accountable those who put them in chains,” then-Acting U....

If you wear fragrance, spritz yourself with floral scents. Jasmine, rose, and lavender are popular floral fragrances. Not big on floral scents? Go deeper into the woods! Pick scents inspired by other natural elements, like mountain streams, cedarwood, musk, or vanilla. Slow fashion is another big cottagecore value: when you buy secondhand fashion, you will cultivate a more sustainable, eco-friendly wardrobe. [4] X Research source If you’re interested in 50s vintage looks, look for a brand named Modcloth—they make fit and flare dresses that capture a classic 50s silhouette....

The monarch, 95, has met 13 U.S. presidents, advised numerous U.K. prime ministers and inspired millions. During a famous speech on her 21st birthday in 1947, Elizabeth said: “I declare before you all that my whole life whether it be long or short shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong.” The intervening years contain extraordinary facts and stories about the world’s longest reigning living monarch....

25. Gravity (2013) 4.0 out of 5 stars Alfonso Cuaron’s Sci-Fi drama sees two astronauts marooned in space struggle for survival in the harsh climate of Outerspace. 24. Shutter Island (2010) 4.5 out of 5 stars Martin Scorsese’s intense psychological thriller follows Teddy Daniels and Chuck Aule, two US marshals, and their journey to an asylum on a remote island. 23. The Prestige (2006) 4.5 out of 5 stars Set in late 19th century England, Christopher Nolan’s drama follows an intense friendship that turns into rivalry between two fellow magicians....

The Nittany Lions are ranked No. 10 and travel to Iowa City to face the No. 17 ranked Hawkeyes on Saturday night with a legitimate shot at improving their record for the season to 6-0. Throughout the season, whenever the top teams in the country have been discussed, Penn State has regularly been overlooked. Admittedly, it is hard for the Nittany Lions to stand out as they share not only the same conference but the same division with Ohio State, who has raced to 6-0 and is currently ranked No....

We here at Sporting News have you covered with expert brackets, upset predictions, betting odds and all the other tips and tricks to give you a leg up on your co-workers. ‘I HATE MARCH MADNESS’ BRACKET:What do you hate about March Madness? Vote in SN’s poll The NCAA Tournament schedule begins in earnest Thursday with the Round of 64, so the clock’s ticking. Below you’ll find all the aforementioned tools plus our printable and interactive brackets to guide you through the process....

UPDATE: View an up-to-date look at the fantasy playoff schedule outlook here Of course, there are multiple ways to determine strength of schedule for the upcoming season. One popular method is to look at 2018 winning percentages. However, there’s so much movement and change every offseason that those aren’t representative of each team’s talent for ‘19. DOMINATE YOUR DRAFT: Ultimate 2019 Fantasy Cheat Sheet Instead, we’ve taken the over-under win totals from OddsShark to give each team a talent factor for the upcoming season....

FP1 and FP2 seasons are done and dusted with riders putting together respectable lap times before the start of the qualifying sessions on Saturday. In the Moto3 division, Fenati topped the FP1 while the top spot in the second free practice session was secured by KTM’s Aron Canet. Fierce competition was seen in the Moto2 division with multiple riders being separated by less than a second, which could churn out interesting possibilities on Saturday as teams and riders go out to secure their spot on the starting grid for the opening race of the season....

The Astros won a third consecutive game in Washington to take a 3-2 lead in the series and now have the chance to clinch the championship in front of their fans as the series returns to Texas for Game 6 and Game 7. Houston trashed Washington 7-1 on Sunday night, as Gerrit Cole rebounded from a difficult Game 1 in style to deliver a dominant performance. Cole showed why he recorded a strikeout rate of 39....

The Purple and Gold are 1/4 favorites with DraftKings and William Hill to win a first NBA title in a decade, while FanDuel and BetMGM both have them at 7/25. The Heat, meanwhile, are 3/1 outsiders with both DraftKings and BetMGM, while FanDuel and William Hill have them at 29/10 and 16/5 outsiders respectively. The Heat began the season as a 75/1 outsider to win the NBA title, the longest-odds of any team to have reached the NBA Finals over the last three decades according to ESPN’s Stats & Information....

Simply put, Alabama players will dominate next year’s draft. Sporting News ranked the top 50 prospects in our early big board for 2020, and 10 of those players — including the top two in quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and receiver Jerry Jeudy — play for the Crimson Tide. Here is a look at the best 50 best players available in the 2020 NFL Draft regardless of position, and how high each might be selected based on team needs, position scarcity and other factors....

Opening day is set for Thursday, April 1, but we’ll continue to update the links below leading up to first pitch. Check back often for new articles, and make sure to bookmark this page for easy access during your draft. 2021 Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Tiers Cheat Sheet Top 300: Juan Soto is No. 1, Jorge Alfaro is No. 300, and there are 297 other guys in between. (Yes, 297 – Shohei Ohtani is on there twice....