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The former Lions wideout was inspired by a picture Charles Tillman shared of his finger on Instagram. Tillman’s finger is reminiscent of some other distorted phalanges and is somewhat disturbing to look at. Then Megatron stepped in and made the situation 1,000 percent grosser. A photo posted by Charles Tillman (@peanuttillman) on Jun 9, 2016 at 5:11am PDT MORE: Andre vs. Calvin Johnson | Megatron in photos WARNING: GRAPHIC, TURN AWAY NOW Thanks for the horrifying image, Calvin....

When Newton tries to elude Miller and Miller tries to sack Newton on Sunday, the matchup will cement the duo’s rightful place as the greatest 1-2 punch in NFL draft history. “It has been two totally different paths,” Miller told Sporting News this week. “It has brought us here. It’s a special moment.” Newton was selected No. 1 overall by the Panthers in 2011, and the Broncos picked Miller at No....

He’s talking now as if he has been rejuvenated in both form and fashion — and might be able to function as an upgrade over the Patriots’ previous QB. In a roundtable conversation with former New York Giants star Victor Cruz, Browns wideout Odell Beckham and Rams running back Todd Gurley on a YouTube program called “The Bigger Picture,” Newton declared that he is undaunted in replacing Brady with the Patriots because he can bring elements to the attack that were unavailable to the Pats during the past two decades....

The good news? The contractions are not an epidemic. Football Nation is healthier on this subject than it has ever been … although we may be at least another generation away from the disease being eradicated for good. MORE: Cam’s dancing, Watt’s trash-talking: What do you tell the kids? | Week 10 scores, stats Miraculously, society has evolved enough that the NFL itself — the notorious No Fun League — isn’t joining in the tantrum over Cam Newton dabbing on Sunday afternoon in Nashville....

In the same interview with “The Mac Attack on WFNZ-AM,” Newton weighed in on the NBA Finals and endorsed LeBron James over Stephen Curry as the best basketball player in the world. “A person asked me, ‘Well, is Steph Curry the best basketball player on the planet?’” Newton said. “I said, ‘No.’ I said, ‘Steph Curry is the best basketball player on the best team on the planet.’ MORE: Rex Ryan wants LeBron to play for Bills...

The 10-year major leaguer grew up in Asheville, N.C. and worked as a bat boy from 1999-2001 for the Single-A Asheville Tourists, a Rockies affiliate. “It’s been awhile since I did that job. It was a blast,” Maybin said. “I was able to be around some young professionals and understand how you want to treat the game, how you want to work. “You see some good things, you see some bad things....

The previous six finals returned just three goals, so it was a welcome surprise that Gabon 2017 produced three goals inside 90 minutes. Having dominated Cameroon in the only other two finals (in 1986 and 2008) the two nations met, Egypt seemed to be on course again, when Arsenal midfielder Mohamed Elneny finished off a fine move that the Gunners would be proud of. The quality 22nd minute series of exchanges started in their own half and included eleven passes before Elneny worked his way inside the box down the right, before beating Fabrice Ondoa high at his near post....

Now, public opinion couldn’t be more different. As she turns 75 this weekend, Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, has established herself right at the heart of the royal family. She’s not only the backbone of that beloved (if slightly dysfunctional) institution we call the Firm, but also its most surprising secret weapon. It’s an incredible reversal of fortunes for a woman who was first properly introduced to us via a taped conversation with her beloved, the Prince of Wales....

The fire broke out on November 8 and scorched more than 150,000 acres over the next seven months until firefighters finally extinguished it in June. By the end of the 229-day blaze, almost 20,000 structures were destroyed and at least 85 lives were lost. While the fire is no longer burning, residents in Northern California are still grappling with the aftermath of the flames. Many people remain displaced by the destruction of thousands of homes....

CORRECTION In “Call Me Any Time” (Periscope, Nov. 25), we report that Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) won re-election in 2002. In fact, Nelson ran, and won, in 2000 and does not come up for re-election until 2006.

Famotidine, better known as Pepcid, is a common over-the-counter treatment for heartburn. It might also help ease COVID symptoms—but how? Researchers randomized 55 non-vaccinated people with COVID-19 and had them take either a placebo or 80 milligrams of famotidine three times a day. Each person also had their blood taken and had nasal swab tests to check for COVID. The results of the randomized, double-blind clinical trial were published in the journal Gut....

Yeast infections (also called candidiasis) commonly occur in women when there is an overgrowth of the Candida fungus. When it affects the vagina and the tissues at the opening of the vagina (vulva), it’s called a vaginal yeast infection. The human body has Candida at all times and the immune system is tasked with controlling its growth. If your vaginal chemistry gets thrown off balance, the normal yeast that live in your vagina can grow too much and lead to an infection....

I spent much of the past decade in the region; an Englishman in the Arab world, and an Arab in Europe, being a Brit of mixed race. I witnessed the Arab spring uprisings, the revolutionary waves, and the counter-revolutionary reactions, on the ground therein; and was also privy to policy debates on the same, particularly in London and DC, where I work. When Mr Biden took office as vice-president, it isn’t that the region was simple – but it was less complex than today....

What the Research Says There aren’t many studies that have examined the effect that consuming chickpeas has on your lipids, but the results so far appear promising. In these studies, chickpeas were consumed as part of a healthy diet, replacing calories from fats and carbohydrates in the diets of people with healthy to slightly high cholesterol levels. The average amount of chickpeas consumed daily was 140 grams, which roughly equals to about 5 ounces or one regular can of the legumes....

No public figure this side of Mother Teresa has enjoyed such a forgiving press. But now Mandela must be held to a different standard. The history of postcolonial Africa is filled with examples of nationalist heroes who mismanaged – or swindled – their countries into ruin. And nobody knows that better than the potential investors whose confidence Mandela needs to keep if his ambitious development plans are to succeed. They’ll be hypersensitive to any sign that Mandela is becoming yet another Big Man....

The new study also included some relatively good news for younger women. It seemed to confirm earlier research findings that using hormone therapy for a few years right after menopause to deal with moderate to severe hot flashes and night sweats does not increase these women’s risk of heart attacks. Researchers say that, generally, the longer it’s been since a woman reached menopause, the more likely it is that using hormone therapy to treat hot flashes will increase her risk of having a heart attack....

The war began in May 1998 when Eritrean troops moved into a barren patch of land long claimed by both countries. Fighting eventually displaced more than 1 million civilians. The warring sides agreed to a temporary ceasefire in June, brokered by Algeria, the Organization of African Unity and Washington. The formal treaty will establish a commission to demarcate the 620-mile border. And more than 4,000 U.N. peacekeepers will we deployed by January....

The announcement, which was expected, presents a unique test for the conservative majority, which finds itself in a partisan deadlock between the Democratic administration and the cadre of conservative groups who oppose the program. While the Supreme Court has twice denied efforts to challenge the Biden administration program—saying the plaintiffs lacked standing in the case—the court now finds itself facing a new scenario: namely, a decision by a lower appeals court that the cancellation of federal borrowers’ student debt potentially jeopardizes state-level lending programs in states like Nebraska, one of the leaders of the pending suit....

What Is the Welcome to Medicare Visit? It is more commonly known as the Welcome to Medicare Visit, but the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) technically refers to it as an Initial Preventive Physical Examination (IPPE). In reality, it is a misnomer. While there is a physical exam, the requirements are limited in scope to simple vital signs (height, weight, and blood pressure) and a vision test with an eye chart....

But heading into the team’s second preseason matchup of the season Friday against the Saints, Rodgers’ patience for the team’s wide receiving corps had worn thin. “The young guys, especially young receivers, we’ve got to be way more consistent,” Rodgers said earlier in the week. “A lot of drops, a lot of bad route decisions, running the wrong route. We’ve got to get better in that area.” MORE: How Doubs, Lazard & Watkins project on depth chart without Adams...