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The Proteas came into this clash holding an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series, but the tourists were undone as they fell just short under the leadership of stand-in captain Quinton de Kock. Kusal Perera, Dasun Shanaka and Thisara Perera all starred with the bat for the home side, clubbing rapid fifties - Shanaka, on his first ODI appearance in almost two years, the standout with four fours and five sixes in a 34-ball 65 that propelled Sri Lanka to 306-7 from just 39 overs....

“Dananjaya’s bowling action will now be scrutinised further under the ICC process relating to suspected illegal bowling actions reported in Tests, ODIs and T20Is,” the governing body of the sport said in a statement. Dananjaya, 25, took two wickets giving away 184 runs in the match that concluded in four days at Galle on Friday. The match officials’ report, which was handed over to the Sri Lanka team management, cited concerns about the legality of his bowling action, the ICC said....

Abrams’ political group, Fair Fight, has bought airtime on Georgia affiliates during Sunday’s NFL broadcast so the Atlanta Democrat can push for election law changes. Abrams narrowly lost her November bid to become the first black woman to be elected governor, in a contest marred by disputes over ballot access and integrity. But she is still a rising star among national Democrats and is their top choice to run for a Georgia Senate seat in 2020....

Stage 4 pancreatic cancer cannot be cured. However, there are treatments that can help a person at this stage of cancer feel better (palliative care). This article talks about the two types of pancreatic cancer. You will learn about the stages and symptoms of each. You will also learn about how doctors find and treat stage 4 pancreatic cancer, as well as some tips for coping with the disease....

Jose Mourinho added to the club’s rich history of silverware last season by collecting the EFL Cup and Europa League but United limped to a disappointing sixth-place finish in the top flight. Lukaku to outscore Morata - 8/13 Romelu Lukaku, Victor Lindelof and Nemanja Matic have come in as big-money arrivals to bolster the Red Devils’ challenge this time around and Stam – a pillar of defensive strength for Alex Ferguson’s all-conquering side between 1998 and 2001 – has been impressed by the recruitment drive....

After all, not many fighters can say they escaped a fully-locked twister, especially against a submission specialist like ONE women’s atomweight world champion Angela Lee, no less. For those unfamiliar with the grappling arts, the twister, or the spinal lock, is one of the rarest and most excruciatingly painful submissions out there. The technical move was popularized by 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu’s Eddie Bravo. It involves putting immense pressure on an opponent’s spine and neck area by violently contorting it out of position....

But now some influential college leaders seem to have had a change of heart. This week, two big consortiums of public colleges, the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, and the National Association of State Universities and Land Grant Colleges (NASULGC), agreed to launch a Web site that will allow applicants, their parents and legislators to compare undergraduate experiences, costs and eventually—test scores that measure “student outcomes.” Participating colleges will begin administering standardized tests to see how much test scores measuring writing, analytic ability and critical thinking go up for students between freshman and senior year....

The event technical committee approved the change as Zadran is unavailable due to a hamstring injury and will be replaced by the 26-year-old right-handed batsman. 0 votes

The transfixing series, which sees hundreds crippled by debt fight to the death in a series of deadly children’s games to win a handsome cash prize, is full of Easter eggs and clues about the show that may have been hidden in plain sight. Several questions remain, such as the arresting bright red hair of Gi-hun (contestant No. 456, played by Lee Jung-jae, who—spoiler alert—wins the competition) unveiled in the series finale....

Indian cricket was thrown into chaos last month after three players, including recent Test fast bowler Shanthakumaran Sreesanth, were arrested over allegations of spot-fixing during the Indian Premier League (IPL). Two team officials, Gurunath Meiyappan of Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings, and Raj Kundra of the Rajasthan Royals, were also suspended from cricket-related activities for betting on matches. Although the players and officials have denied any wrongdoing, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is busy taking measures to ensure the IPL does not lose further credibility....

“Spotify has continued to believe that it’s critically important to try and keep our service operational in Russia to provide trusted, independent news and information in the region,” a spokesperson said in a statement to Newsweek. “Unfortunately, recently enacted legislation further restricting access to information, eliminating free expression, and criminalizing certain types of news puts the safety of Spotify’s employees and possibly even our listeners at risk. After carefully considering our options and the current circumstances, we have come to the difficult decision to fully suspend our service in Russia....

Coming off a disappointing finish at the Daytona 500, Harvick had the fastest car in practice and kept it rolling in the race, leading 224 of 312 laps on the odd-shaped mile oval. 1. (13) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 312 laps, 149.9 rating, 48 points, $260,048. 2. (5) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 312, 122.5, 42, $172,240. 3. (1) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 312, 115.9, 42, $180,673. 4. (2) Joey Logano, Ford, 312, 124....

Usain Bolt, Yohan Blake and Asafa Powell’s showdown in the 100 meters tops the lineup at the Jamaican Olympic Athletic Trials, which open on Thursday at National Stadium in Kingston. Almost as soon as they went on sale Tuesday morning, tickets for the four-day meet were sold out, especially for Friday’s men’s and women’s 100m finals. Bolt, the reigning world record-holder with a run of 9.58 seconds at Berlin in 2009, won Olympic gold in the 100, 200 and 4×100 relay in 2008 at Beijing....

That’s what Cardinals fans want to know. An offseason that started with so much promise — with a new television deal in hand, the club had an unprecedented amount of money to spend and all indications, well, indicated they were willing to flex this newfound cash muscle — suddenly feels very much like a disaster. MORE: Top 15 remaining free agents | Winter meetings winners and losers First, they came oh-so-close to landing an ace to join Adam Wainwright atop their rotation, but David Price chose the Red Sox’s larger offer, and now he’s in Boston....

Murray was driving to the basket against Rockets guard James Harden on a fastbreak when his knee gave. The third-year player remained on the court for several minutes writhing in pain. Spurs officials brought out a wheelchair to take him off the court, but Murray refused, rising to his feet amid a raucous cheer from the San Antonio fans. Murray tested his knee in front of the Spurs’ bench before heading to the locker room with team officials....

Pochettino was dismissed from his role on Tuesday, leaving Spurs after more than five years in charge, during which he led the club in title challenges and a run to the 2018-19 Champions League final. Poor results at the start of this season, with Tottenham 14th after 12 matches, resulted in chairman Daniel Levy making the controversial call. But the THST is not convinced and is worried by the timing of Pochettino’s departure just four days before a London derby away at West Ham....

Published by Square Enix, NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139 serves as a remaster for 2010’s cult action RPG, NieR Replicant. The NieR series is a spin-off of the Drakengard series set in a universe where Earth has decayed and the human race is on the brink of extinction. The NieR franchise garnered newfound attention after the incredible success of its follow-up title, NieR: Automata, which recently celebrated a major sales milestone on its fourth anniversary....

The International Cricket Council feels “Sri Lanka’s cricket administration is corrupt from top to bottom”, Harin Fernando said, adding that he had been shown a confidential report on the matter at a Dubai meeting. A host of scandals have rocked Sri Lankan cricket in recent years including a match-fixing controversy revealed in a sting operation carried out for a TV documentary. The ICC anti-corruption unit has regularly investigated cases in the island nation....