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The victory over Atlanta contained a tinge of irony reflected in Jansen’s words: The Dodgers find themselves where the Braves were two decades ago. MORE: Dodgers’ Matt Kemp named SN’s NL Comeback Player of the Year As the 20th century merged into the 21st, the Braves were one of baseball’s best teams. Atlanta won every divisional championship between 1991 and 2005. Because of the players’ strike that ended the 1994 season in August — and eventually cancelled the World Series — no divisional leader received official credit for a championship that year....

Schneider is an outspoken supporter of former President Donald Trump, and his statements on Beck’s show only reinforced his stance. Sandler, though, has been more tight-lipped about his political beliefs. Sandler and Schneider have maintained a close relationship for years since they were both break-out stars of Saturday Night Live in the 1990s. Since departing the sketch comedy show, the two men have worked together in more than a dozen films....

The best explanation came from a Bengals player who, in the middle of Eifert talking to reporters about the play after the 28-24 win, whispered, “Vegas.’’MORE: Bengals stay perfect, A.J. Green plays perfect | AP goes MVP on Chargers in Vikings win Eifert laughed, shrugged, then said: “I thought it was a touchdown, they said it wasn’t. So, just move on. It was tough.’’ Coach Marvin Lewis was about as amused and perplexed as Eifert was, while talking to reporters....

Around 95 percent of households have some form of homeowners insurance in the U.S. However, estimates suggest that around 60 percent are underinsured, leaving millions at risk if something goes wrong. However, the average homeowners insurance policy is not likely to cover every aspect of hurricane damage, and with the cost of storm damage ranging anywhere from $350 to $50,000, it’s essential your home is sufficiently covered. It’s imperative for homeowners who live in areas prone to flooding and wind damage to ensure they have the most concrete insurance policy possible....

If so, the empire seems mightily confused about its tactics. Some of its alleged agents are pushing for abstention in December, arguing that the election is rigged and participation would only legitimize a dictatorship. But earlier this month, most of the opposition miraculously united behind the Rosales candidacy. A few minor candidates, some of them unknown to all but their immediate families, still remain. And there is even a comedian in the race—Benjamín Rausseo, better-known as the Count of Guácharo—who combines admiration for the United States and free-market economics with raunchy jokes that would make a truck-driver blush....

Doesn’t look like anything? Look closer. Still nothing? ENHANCE! MORE: Eric Dickerson wants Harbaugh to coach Rams Is that Harambe in Jim Harbaugh’s office? That’s the question many Twitter users asked Wednesday afternoon after seeing the photo. It certainly could be Harambe. It’s most definitely a gorilla. If you do a Google Image search for Harambe, the photo doesn’t show up, and if you search simply for “gorilla” you won’t find the photo either....

Your healthcare provider can diagnose abnormal cholesterol levels through a blood test. There are four major fat components that will be listed on your lipid panel: total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein, high-density lipoproteins, and triglycerides. Total Cholesterol According to the National Cholesterol Education Program, total cholesterol levels should be less than 200 mg/dL (5.17 mmol/L). Levels between 200 mg/dL and 239 mg/dL (5.17–6.18 mmol/L) are considered borderline for high cholesterol and levels at or above 240 mg/dL (6....

Golden Labrador Gus noticed and approached the intruder in his Brentwood backyard but was shot in the head by the man. The noise from the gun alerted neighbors who quickly called the police. “An intruder that had been making his way through the neighborhood started heading this way and Gus saw him and took off and said not today. When he approached the guy, he shot him in the head,” mom Jess Dixon told Fox17....

In a video that was posted to TikTok by Lifewithkoira, a dog can be seen enjoying playing a wind chime in a living room—and it has been melting many hearts online. The footage, which was shared on August 20, begins with a fluffy pooch named Koira standing on a footrest and wagging her tail next to a wicker cabinet. A woman’s voice can then be heard telling the dog: “Wait....

In the video, posted by @lindsaykiddd, she reveals that her black Labrador made $0 from social media in the past year, but cost her $450 in vet bills in February. The caption reads: “So proud of my girly.” One user commented: “At least she’s consistent.” While this Labrador may not be a high earner, animal videos have a become a lucrative business on social media in recent years. Reports in 2021 said the top-earning animal on TikTok was That Little Puff, a gray cat thought to earn over $26,400 per post....

In a clip, posted by @my_aussie_gal on May 6, an Australian Shepherd can be seen accompanying her owner, whose name is Mary, in an array of leisurely pursuits. The footage begins with the dog lying under a duvet, with overlaid text reading: “I hate everyone.” Next the camera cuts to Secret playing a guitar with her paws, next to Mary who is also strumming the strings of another guitar....

Port St. Lucie resident Harry Smith had taken his dog Sarah for a walk near his home when his electric wheelchair “lost traction,” and slid down the bank, flipping him into the lake. There are thousands of wheelchair related injuries in the U.S. every year. In 2003, 100,000 wheelchair related injuries had to be treated in emergency departments, which was double the amount in 1991. According to research published in 2015, there are around 2....

Local chef Shon Foster from the neighboring Sego restaurant spent 26 hours turning ingredients into an elaborate canine-friendly feast. “Watching the dogs enjoy this meal is just the best feeling,” shelter supervisor Kayla Riding told Newsweek. Founded in 1984, Best Friends opened in 1984 and is a key voice in the no-kill movement for animal shelters. When the shelter opened in the mid-’80s, U.S. shelters were euthanizing an estimated 17 million dogs and cats every year....

The dog, which was trapped on the 36th floor of a 38-story building in the Hadımköy Akçaburgaz District of Istanbul, Turkey, for 10 days, was rescued after local residents saw it occasionally walk towards the edge of the building, Turkish newspaper Millî Gazete reported on Monday. The residents reported the dog to the local authorities, and firefighters from the Avcılar Fire Brigade Group Headquarters responded to the building that is currently under construction....

Shiba Inu has rocketed in price this week, increasing in value over 160 percent over the past seven days according to CoinMarketCap data on Thursday morning. On Monday the cryptocurrency token was worth around $0.00004, but on Thursday morning UTC it had soared to a new all-time high of $0.000088. The token’s price has since fallen a little from that high, and as of 14:40 p.m. UTC (10:40 a.m. EDT) it was worth $0....

In a clip shared to TikTok by @finnyunleashed on October 4, Finny the golden doodle can be seen celebrating his 5th birthday with party hats, ice cream and two of his pooch pals. However, his friends sped off as soon as the humans are done singing happy birthday, with the runaways earning the title of “terrible guests.” Luckily for Finny, TikTok users are angling for an invite to his shindig....

Pilger, whose office oversees investigations into voter fraud, reportedly tendered his resignation within hours of Barr’s authorization, The New York Times reported. “Having familiarized myself with the new policy and its ramifications… I must regretfully resign from my role as Director of the Election Crimes Branch,” Pilger wrote in his resignation. He will continue working in the DOJ as a line prosecutor in the Public Integrity section prosecuting corruption cases....

Now that Gase is interviewing with the team for the second time Saturday, can a job offer be far behind? ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Friday night that the Dolphins will meet once again with the Bears offensive coordinator Saturday. MORE: Ranking NFL jobs, from least to most desirable | Odds on each opening According to the Miami Herald, “all signs now point” to Gase being the man for the Dolphins....

The NFL season is set to kick off on September 10, and the league is hopeful it will begin on time amid the coronavirus pandemic. Some NFL teams were able to open their facilities for key staff, medical personnel and rehabbing players last week, but there is still no word on when all players and coaches will be cleared to attend their team’s complexes. MORE: How COVID-19 might impact the NFL schedule...

As for the Dolphins’ 2020 schedule, though, the rough road begins in the division, where the Bills, Jets and even the Tom Brady-less Patriots have better outlooks than that of Miami. The Dolphins likely will steal some wins against division rivals, but their slate outside the AFC East will make a playoff push tough. Simply based on last season’s records, the most winnable game on the Dolphins’ 2020 schedule is a home matchup with the Bengals....