“Burnouts,” where cars give off pink or blue smoke, have become an increasingly popular part of gender reveal parties in Australia. However, they are also dangerous, as indicated in a video released by the Queensland Police Service. Shot by drone, the clip shows the reveal work as expected—at first—with blue smoke indicating the parents are expecting a baby boy. But soon flames start shooting out from underneath the car....
“This a**hole’s parking,” read the title of u/Brutal_Expectations’ post, which amassed nearly 50,000 votes since it was shared on Friday. “Needless to say there was no ‘disabled’ sticker on the car.” Redditor u/Brutal_Expectations noted that they took the photo in Israel. According to Israel’s National Insurance Institute, permits are granted to people with disabilities to park in accessible parking spaces. Nefesh B’Nefesh reported that the parking card must be seen on the left side of the car in either the front window or on the side window near the front of the car....
Some common man-made releases of carbon monoxide are from fumes of vehicles, small engines (like those in lawnmowers and generators), stoves, fireplaces and furnaces. How It Works Carbon monoxide has a powerful ability to affect cell metabolism, as it can cause reactions that deprive cells of oxygen. This comes from the capacity of carbon monoxide to bind strongly to heme, an iron compound in hemoglobin, which carries oxygen to the tissues of the body....
Wainwright was injured slipping out of the batter’s box on a pop out out to first base during his at-bat to lead off the fifth inning. MORE: Hamilton on his way out of L.A. | Stop the bean ball | Protests at Camden Yards “I thought I got hit by something,” said Wainwright after the game, confirming it was the back of his ankle, per St. Louis Baseball Weekly. “If you look at the replay, I get out of the box and I looked back to think the catcher’s mask must of hit me or the bat must’ve hit me, something must’ve hit me....
The future Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive end put together one of his best games of the season in the Cardinals’ 38-13 loss to the 49ers on Sunday. And even though he was playing on the road, the fans let him know how much he was appreciated. As Watt was pulled from the game at the two-minute warning, he received a standing ovation fron the crowd at Levi’s Stadium....
Like Lott, Johnson has one finger that happens to be missing a piece after Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints. (Lott had the tip of his pinky amputated before the 1986 season when another option that would've allowed him to keep that piece of the finger would've prevented him from being ready for the start of the year.) Johnson, according to Kent Somers, took off his glove and the tip of his left middle finger came off with it....
Arizona Cardinals defensive end Calais Campbell uses his foundation to teach young people important life skills in regards to finance, health and nutrition and vocation. The foundation is dedicated to goal setting and coaching children to overcome adversity so that they are prepared adults and leaders. Campbell hosted the third annual CRC Celebrity Golf Classic to raise funds which help make programs such as after school program Right Track possible....
The Redbirds are one of a handful of teams using an iPad in the dugout instead of traditional scouting materials, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported Wednesday. MORE: Ten greatest Cardinals players of all time | Why Cardinals won’t win the World Series The step is reminiscent of the NFL’s move to tablets on the sidelines instead of printed images used by coaches to review plays. Major League Baseball is allowing teams to use the new technology on the condition their Wi-Fi capabilities are disabled — sorry, Pablo Sandoval....
The 24-year-old retired as an Australian rules player to pursue an NFL career as a cornerback. He played for the Gold Coast Suns from 2011-13, and then played in 27 games for the Northern Blues with five goals. MORE: Behind the scenes of Jarryd Hayne’s incredible journey He joins former Australian rugby league player Jarryd Hayne, a running back with the 49ers, as NFL players from Down Under. The 6-0, 190-pound Wilkinson has been the subject of racial abuse in Australia, including documented instances of slurs by an opposing player and rival fans....
An MRI Saturday revealed a right shoulder strain in Martinez’s pitching arm that forced him to exit Friday’s game against the Brewers after just seven pitches. MORE: ‘06 Cardinals shook off September swoon | Greatest Cardinals of all time Martinez told reporters Friday that he began feeling tightness in the shoulder during his previous start on Sunday against the Cubs, but wanted to “pitch through it.” Martinez is 14-7 with a 3....
All of these emotions are normal—raising a child is complicated, and raising a child who has celiac disease is even more complicated. You’ll need to cope with a difficult diet, manage school issues and follow-up care, and make sure your child understands what to eat when you’re not around. But there’s good news, too: you may find that your child feels better, has more energy, and grows faster now that she’s been diagnosed....
Crawford was designated for assigment by the Dodgers Sunday, ending four injury-plagued seasons in which the outfielder never matched his play earlier in his career with the Rays, where he was a four-time All Star. MLB MOCK DRAFT: Who will the Phillies pick with No. 1? Crawford never played more than 116 games in a season in a Dodgers uniform. He began this season on the DL with a back injury, and has been a shadow of his former self at the plate....
In court filings released last month, the American soccer federation argued that its women’s national team did not deserve the same amount of money as the men’s team because, in part, the women are not as strong or fast as the men and have less responsibility. MORE: How USWNT will be affected by postponement of Olympics “The job of MNT player (competing against senior men’s national teams) requires a higher level of skill based on speed and strength than does the job of WNT player (competing against senior women’s national teams),” the federation stated....
Alcaraz, who is still only 19 years old, got out of jail against Jannik Sinner in the quarters, fighting back from two-sets-to-one behind and surviving a match point to get through to the last four. Tiafoe destroyed Russia’s Andrey Rublev in straight sets to move through to the semis having only dropped one set all tournament so far. MORE: Nick Kyrgios makes Grand Slam admission after ‘heartbreaking’ US Open exit | WATCH: Nick Kyrgios destroys two racquets in epic tantrum after losing to Khachanov at US Open...
Correa batted .279/.345/.512 with 22 homers, 68 RBIs, 14 stolen bases and 52 runs scored for Houston, who reached the postseason after winning 86 regular season games. MORE: The worst careers of Rookie of the Year winners, ranked In 99 games, he hit 22 home runs — the most by any shortstop in the majors, by the way — stole 14 bases, scored 52 runs, had 68 RBIs and produced a ....
Carlos Rodon, the third overall pick in last year’s draft, struck out nine Royals over four scoreless innings Wednesday night. He allowed four singles while walking none. Rodon threw 47 of his 67 pitches for strikes against a Kansas City lineup that featured many of the team’s projected opening day starters. MORE: Must-see spring training photos | Rodon named SN College Pitcher of the Year | Fantasy SP rankings Rodon hopes that this performance shows White Sox management he is ready for the majors....
I’ll never forget what kind of car it was: a white Cadillac. No, not an Escalade. A sedan. You know, with those classic, long, rectangular brake lights. It was as if Anthony should have had white shoes and a condo in Boca Raton. I should have known right then and there that Anthony’s game would prove, eventually, to be too old school for the NBA. TRADE GRADES: 76ers take calculated risk with Butler deal...
Thirteen-year veteran Carmelo Anthony put the Magic forward, best known for his epic duel with Zach LaVine in the slam dunk contest earlier this month, on a poster, sending a forceful two-fisted jam home all in the Arizona’s product’s mug. MORE: Every NBA team’s worst season since 1990 | Johnson could be just what Heat need Gordon is a second-year player, but Melo didn’t think it was too late to welcome him to the Association....
After struggling to find his place in Oklahoma City, Anthony is hoping he will fit better with James Harden and Chris Paul than Russell Westbrook and Paul George. What remains to be seen, however, is what kind of role Anthony will fill in Houston — and if he is willing to fill a lesser role this time around. TRADE RUMORS: Rockets looking to add Kent Bazemore? Anthony literally laughed off the idea of being removed from the Thunder’s starting lineup, but he could find himself on the bench heading into the 2018-19 season, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski....
