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Almost two-thirds of voters support “very major reform” of Washington, according to a 2018 Pew survey, almost double as many from twenty years ago. In a recent Gallup survey asking for “the most important problem facing the country,” the number one problem by far, polling at 28 percent, was government. Healthcare was second, at 6 percent. Much of the voter attraction to Trump, and Obama before him, was that each was an outsider who promised to clean up Washington (“Drain the swamp”) (“Change we can believe in”)....

The Ivory Coast striker has joined the Kolkata-based club despite agreeing to a contract extension with Aizawl FC earlier. Dodoz will miss the Mizoram Premier League (MPL) and will join the Mizoram-based club after being released by Mohammedan Sporting after the CFL or by September end. Notably, the club had adopted the same procedure in the case of Manvir Singh during last year’s CFL. The youngster joined Indian Super League (ISL) outfit FC Goa after competing in the CFL with Md....

The Ole Miss quarterback direct messaged Khalifa on Twitter last night and, once again, she had no qualms about calling him out. Kelly tried to impress Khalifa over Twitter before. Khalifa, a huge Florida State fan, posted their direct messages on Twitter before Week 1’s matchup between the Seminoles and the Rebels. FSU rallied for a second-half comeback, defeating Ole Miss, 45-34 She wasn’t exactly welcoming his advances in September, and she certainly isn’t encouraging them now....

Brendan Rodgers’ men went unbeaten domestically in a record-breaking 2016-17 season in which they won all three titles available in the coach’s first year in charge. Liverpool finalising Salah deal The Scottish side reached the group stage of the Champions League last year but finished bottom in a tough draw with Barcelona, Manchester City and Borussia Monchengladbach. Linfield are heavy favourites against San Marino side SP La Fiorita in the first qualification round, which they’ll need to win to book their fixture with Celtic....

“It must be one of those season-changing things,” said South Point sports book director Bert Osborne. “Our action on all the sports has been steady throughout the week, but as far as the two NFL games, nothing has moved since Wednesday, and action has been kind of stagnant since then. It takes a little line movement to create volume, and we just haven’t seen it since early in the week....

After Bosa’s camp declined what San Diego officials deemed a great deal, the team’s unhelpful response was to bash him in a public statement. MORE: Still plenty to learn about Chargers “We gave Joey’s representatives our best offer last night, which was rejected today,” the press release read. “The offer that we extended was for Joey to contribute during all 16 games and beyond. “Joey’s ability to contribute for an entire rookie season has now been jeopardized by the valuable time he has missed with his coaches and his teammates....

The Chargers announced a new deal for Allen on Saturday; it reportedly is a four-year contract worth more than $80 million. Allen, drafted by the Chargers in 2013, has been a Pro Bowl selection in each of the last three seasons. Allen celebrated on Instagram by writing: “Want to thank the organization . . . [general manager] Tom Telesco especially for giving me an opportunity! Super juiced about this....

After the Bucks won the championship over the Suns last season he said, “If you’re not happy for Giannis Antetokounmpo, there’s something wrong with you. He represents everything that is great about basketball.” On Wednesday, Milwaukee eliminated the Chicago Bulls in Game 5 of their first-round series, a game in which Antetokounmpo led the way with 33 points, nine rebounds and three assists, but prior to the tip, Barkley gushed over the Greek Freak on TNT’s Inside the NBA pregame show....

That incident led to Oakley being arrested (the charges were dropped in 2018). He was later banned from Madison Square Garden, a move that upset many longtime New York basketball fans who hold Oakley in high esteem. It obviously ticked off Oakley, too, leading him to come to the defense of Lee on Wednesday after Lee was involved in a squabble over which entrance he was supposed to use at MSG....

The future Hall of Fame defensive back will enjoy retirement on the set of ESPN’s “Sunday NFL Countdown,” The Big Lead reported Friday. MORE: Charles Woodson’s legendary career in photos A spokesman for ESPN didn’t confirm the hiring, but The Big Lead’s sources said an announcement is expected by the end of the month. Woodson will fill Keyshawn Johnson’s spot after the network decided not to renew the former wideout’s contract....

The fourth overall pick in the 1998 NFL Draft by the Raiders, Woodson spent 11 of his 18 NFL seasons with Oakland. After meeting with team owner Mark Davis, general manager Reggie McKenzie and coach Jack Del Rio earlier in the day, Woodson had a difficult meeting with teammates. MORE: Woodson’s eight greatest accomplishments | Greatest Raiders players of all time “It was hard to get it out,” Woodson said of his meeting with the team brass during a Monday evening press conference....

The RiverDogs made news when they elected to play as scheduled the day after the shooting. MORE: N.C. minor-league team cancels John Rocker appearance “We all personally feel the grief of the horrifying tragedy that struck our community last night,” said RiverDogs General Manager Dave Echols said then. “Our hearts and prayers are with the families of the victims involved and with the law enforcement agencies working tirelessly in the wake of last night’s appalling and shocking event....

Patrick Reed had just made his birdie putt to finish the tournament at 11 under, leaving Hoffman with a nervy putt to avoid a playoff. Hoffman drained the putt to conquer the weekend demons that had plagued him all season and win the tournament at 12 under with a 3-under 69 on Sunday. MORE: PGA Tour winners of the 2015-16 season Since shooting 80 in Round 4 of the Farmers Insurance Open back in January, Hoffman had shot 73-plus in six of his past seven final rounds entering the week....

Hoffman, 38, was 27th in his only previous Masters appearance four years ago. It took a special shot to ignite his day when he was 1-under through 14 holes on Thursday. MORE: Leaderboard | Odds | Best first-round images | How to watch without TV An eagle at the 15th — following a stunning approach shot to within 7 feet — put Hoffman into a tie for the lead. He then pulled clear with birdies on 16 and 18....

The announcement from the Marvel Studios President comes after many had predicted the actor would appear in the upcoming Spider-Man: No Way Home, which will also see the return of classic villains from previous Spider-Man movies. The trailer for Spider-Man: No Way Home has been scoured for details and Cox even had to confirm to Newsweek that his forearms aren’t featured despite social media speculation. With the next Marvel movie around the corner, fans are anticipating the return of many characters, including Cox as the blind lawyer Matt Murdock, aka Daredevil....

He's already done something that we doubt his predecessor, Mack Brown, ever did in Austin. MORE: Top 25 players | Spring schedule | Top 10 players by school He's running sprints. Strong is known as a workout warrior, so it's no surprise when he occasionally tightens the laces and mixes it up.

In the spirit of making hay while the sun shines, Charlotte Motor Speedway has plans to appease fans while it rains. Races and other on-track activities are iffy because of Friday’s weather. But there are driver autograph sessions, a chance to fawn over the sport’s most popular driver, and music and entertainment at the facility. MORE: Rain, rain, Friday rain | Drivers to watch | Worst free agent driver moves...

But he doesn’t really want to talk about it. MORE: Cup Chase standings scenarios | Chase underdogs have chance | Is Keselowski next Earnhardt? | Phoenix picks “You gain the most amount of points by finishing the highest up each week,” Elliott said. “Keeping it as simple as that and trying not to overcomplicate it, to me and my personal opinion, is the best way to go about it. It may not be....

That cost him big time after the race. Elliott was disqualified after NASCAR inspectors ruled that five lug nuts on the No. 9 car were loose. It is not clear how many tires were affected. He was dropped from 13th place to last, which on Sunday was 39th. The reigning Cup Series champion lost all but one of the points he earned in the race. The fact that Elliott won Stage 1 made the penalty even more severe....

Julie Kramer, who is battling a rare form of soft tissue cancer, was talking with Ellen about her Philly fandom when Utley walked out to deliver some swag. MORE: Brandon McCarthy Photoshops new avi | Alex Rios signs with Royals | Cubs introduce Jon Lester It was a special moment, and Utley invited Kramer to come to any game she wanted to attend next season. Pretty special moment.