Duckworth, a veteran and Democrat who is considered a potential vice presidential contender this fall, said she’s concerned that Trump is holding up the promotion to colonel for Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman in retaliation for Vindman’s testimony about Trump’s Ukraine scandal. “Our military is supposed to be the ultimate meritocracy. It is simply unprecedented and wrong for any Commander in Chief to meddle in routine military matters at all, whether or not he has a personal vendetta against a Soldier who did his patriotic duty and told the truth—a Soldier who has been recommended for promotion by his superiors because of his performance,” Duckworth told reporters this week....

Blue Devils coach Mike Krzyzewski called this week to offer Justin the full ride with the national champions. MORE: Football players who could be hoopers too | Coach K’s 10 best players | Crying piccolo girl bobblehead Robinson stands about 6-8, but he’s still growing, according to the TV station, and could easily end up 6-10 or maybe even as tall as his dad — who was a late bloomer....

“Right now, I’m just focused on this process,” Keels told The Sporting News. What a refreshing response this was to hear on the opening day of the NBA Draft Combine. There was no sales job involved, no ruse, just a straight answer that makes it clear Keels is putting all his energy into the task at hand while silently acknowledging there are other possibilities for his immediate future. COMBINE NOTEBOOK: Whose stock is on the rise?...

The duodenal switch combines the creation of a moderately sized stomach pouch with bypassing part of the small intestine. This allows the patient to lose weight without significantly altering their eating habits – when compared to other types of weight loss procedures. The stomach is able to hold approximately five to six ounces of food, while other common procedures typically leave it able to hold one half to one full ounce....

In a statement released through his management company, via USA Today, the 30-year-old pro offered no specific details on the issues, but stated that he will miss the PGA Championship held next week at Valhalla Golf Club and could potentially miss the Ryder Cup. Johnson currently sits in fifth place in the Ryder Cup standings, in line to receive one of the nine spots. “I respectfully ask my fans, well-wishers and the media for privacy as I embark upon this mission of self-improvement....

Now, the superstar actor is taking it a bit further. Johnson said in an Instagram Live session with UFC president Dana White on Tuesday that he would make a special announcement at the UFC 244 press conference Friday. Join DAZN and watch more than 100 fight nights a year “It’s something I wanted to tell the UFC fans and the MMA community first and I can’t wait,” Johnson said...

You know how WrestleMania 32 is going to be a huge deal? It’s taking place in AT&T Stadium — home of the Dallas Cowboys — and is expected to draw the largest crowd in sports-entertainment history. MORE: Anderson Silva’s return | What we learned on ‘Raw’ Well, it just got more exciting because everyone’s favorite wrestler, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, announced on Instagram that he’ll be taking part in the festivitites....

The Howard-Nash combination didn’t work in LA. Howard signed with Houston that offseason, and since then he’s played for the Hawks, Hornets and Wizards. Howard is back with the Lakers in 2020, though, as a bench piece on a team led by LeBron James and Anthony Davis that has reached the NBA Finals. The NBA’s active leader in rebounds and blocks has found his niche. After a few years where it looked like the final stages of Howard’s career would be filled with disappointment, his return to the Lakers has left the potential for a strong ending to his last chapter....

That’s because Hill is facing what’s called Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG). Hill has been told the inoperable brain condition means she won’t make it past December. But the passionate basketball player is hoping she can take the court for the program she committed to on her 18th birthday, Mount Saint Joseph’s, one last time. In a stroke of good news, the NCAA is going to allow it to happen....

Historians are likely to judge that Diana’s reign–and reign she did–owed its brilliance to the tranquillity of the times. With no global wars or cataclysm, no Hitlers or Churchills to dominate the public realm, we could turn our full attention to diversions of gossip and fantasy. We now routinely view image and spectacle as large with meaning, with old-fashioned substance suddenly the boring trifle. The irony is that with the end of her short life, Diana may well achieve a political goal more substantial than that of all but a few politicians....

MORE: Shaedon Sharpe injury update Daniels landed awkwardly as he attempted a layup midway through the second quarter. He stayed down on the baseline and was eventually helped to the locker room by his teammates. MORE: NBA Draft grades for all 30 teams, ranked from best to worst Daniels, who was selected eighth overall by the Pelicans, exited the game with one point, one rebound, two assists and a steal in eight minutes....

Physical and Occupational Therapy Seeing a physical or occupational therapist can help people with dystonia learn to work around their disorder, although it doesn’t directly treat the problem. Many people with dystonia also find that they are able to relieve their symptoms temporarily by touching part of their body in some way. This is known as geste antagoniste and is one of the more mysterious aspects of dystonia. Oral Medications Unfortunately, few medications are completely effective for the treatment of dystonia....

When the Bay Area rapper had a chance to remix his song “Choices (Yup)” into a Warriors song, he jumped at it. The original version is NSFW, but this one is fun for all ages.The new version features the same beat but the lyrics are all about the Warriors. He even draws inspiration from Drake with his “Steph Curry with the shot” line. MORE: Must-see NBA playoff images | Kevin Love shares recovery photo | Q&A with former Rockets social media manager...

With the first of the main E3 conferences just around the corner, some of these smaller titles are in danger of being overshadowed and could get lost in the shuffle of the AAA news cycle. This is why we have trawled through all sizzle reels, announcement trailers and developer interviews from Saturday’s showcase, in order to help you figure out which upcoming indie games are really worth your attention....

The pair met on Wednesday and spoke about the state’s ability to deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. The hurricane made landfall in Florida last week Wednesday as a Category 4 storm, with maximum sustained winds of 150 mph, before it weakened over land. While both praised the other, with Biden saying DeSantis’ response was remarkable and DeSantis thanking the president for his swift action, one moment caught the eye of social media users....

MORE: Bizarre NFL offseason injuries | Is Jackson among SN’s top 20 wide receivers in 2015? Jackson’s accident happened on the first play of 1-on-1 drills. He was tended to by the training staff before being walked off the field with his right shoulder wrapped. To pile on the bad news for Washington, the team’s top cornerback, D’Angelo Hall, also left practice with a groin injury that will keep him out least a week, according to ESPN....

So what kind of deal was it on both sides? Here’s The Sporting News’ breakdown of the fallout and grading how Houston and Cleveland fared in the agreed blockbuster move: MORE: Ranking Baker Mayfield’s 7 best trade fits, from Colts to Buccaneers Deshaun Watson trade grades Browns receive: QB Deshaun Watson 2024 fourth-round pick Texans receive: 2022 first-round pick 2023 first-round pick 2023 third-round pick 2024 first-round pick 2024 fifth-round pick...

During Brady’s brief retirement in 2022, it was set up to be a wide-open division, where the Bucs were set to have a lesser chance of taking it than the Saints, Falcons or Panthers. With his decision to un-retire and play a 23rd season, it was bound to a have big effect of the offseason plans of the three other teams. While Tampa Bay is back to reloading, New Orleans, Atlanta and Carolina had to think more about 2023 and getting well positioned for next season and beyond....

Dasha Perltrece Kelly created the GoFundMe for her and her three daughters on July 14. In the GoFundMe description, she wrote that they owed $1,900 for rent alone, not including utilities. She said she could pay utilities by pawning items, but that it was too hot to be homeless. “We were maintaining just fine before this pandemic hit. Now we are suffering,” she wrote. A month after the GoFundMe was published, CNN wrote an article about Kelly, prompting nearly 4,000 people to donate....