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Argentine midfielder Lanzini went to ground under a challenge from Erik Pieters after 18 minutes at the bet365 Stadium, with referee Graham Scott pointing to the spot and Mark Noble converting from 12 yards. West Ham went on to win 3-0, Lanzini assisting further strikes from Marko Arnautovic and Diafra Sakho to pile further misery on Stoke boss Mark Hughes. Hughes fumed about the penalty incident, saying post-match: “He’s a clever player, he’ll draw a foul or some kind of challenge, but he wasn’t clipped, he’s clearly dived....

Kraigg Brathwaite (65) and Shane Dowrich (61) led the way for the tourists, who benefitted from valuable contributions all the way down the order as they reached 318 all out on Friday. That was in stark contrast to England’s efforts as they were skittled for 204, although openers Rory Burns and Dom Sibley dug in to negotiate a tricky evening stint and reach stumps at 15-0. Having made the most of bowling at England under leaden skies on Thursday, West Indies capitalised on the clouds parting to steadily compile a position of strength....

The opening T20I between the two teams turned out to be a damp squib. The game had to be abandoned after the West Indies batted only 2.5 overs in their run-chase. The match had all the ingredients to be a humdinger, but rain ended up playing spoilsport. After electing to bat first, South Africa posted 135 for the loss of three wickets. Lizelle Lee, Marizanne Kapp and Laura Wolvaardt scored in the 30s to help the visitors to a respectable score....

I was looking for something revealing about him and trying to avoid the same thing he’s said to everyone else. You never know where that revealing tidbit is going to come from with George W., but often it’s in the details that don’t make the official transcript. I was told that I’d have 15 minutes. This being the “on-time administration,” as Bush likes to say, I knew that whatever aide was sitting in on the interview would be timing it exactly and either give me a two-minute warning or, worse, shout out, “Last question!...

Westbrook flirted with his normal triple-double, but he put on a four-of-22 shooting performance in the NBA on Sunday. The former MVP recorded nine points, eight assists and nine rebounds. Paul George outperformed Westbrook by pouring in 36 points. Luka Doncic paved the way to victory for Dallas. The rookie scored a team-high 25 points. DeAndre Jordan’s 17-rebound double-double was crucial for the Mavericks, as well. The Mavericks are still undefeated against the Thunder this season and improved to 17-18....

On February 25, the charity Human Rights Watch reported that four civilians were killed and 10 wounded when a Russian cluster bomb struck near a hospital in the Ukrainian town of Vuhledar the previous day. The charity said it had interviewed hospital workers who had supplied photographs of some of the dead, while there were also photos posted to social media verifying the attack. Steve Goose, arms director for Human Rights Watch, called the attack “callous” and called on Russia to stop using weapons “that indiscriminately kill and maim....

Three ketones—acetoacetate (AcAc), beta-hydroxybutyric acid (BB), and acetone—are produced in the liver from free fatty acids (FFAs). The body is constantly producing small amounts of ketones to use for energy when fasting or sleeping and during long periods of exercise. Ketosis occurs when ketone production is increased because of decreased carbohydrates and increased fatty acids. For example, people following a strict ketogenic diet (a very low carb diet) rely on ketones for energy....

It’s important for you to know that your diagnosis and treatment isn’t random and isn’t based on biased opinions. Everyone on your medical team—doctors, nurses, therapists and other healthcare providers—should be licensed in the state and follow standard of care guidelines. Your providers have taken the classes to get their degree, passed licensing exams, maintained continuing education, and are required to remain in good standing professionally. Usually, they are also members of at least one or more professional associations that provide updated medical news to healthcare providers....

As firefighters work to contain at least 10 blazes across California, winds as strong as 80 miles per hour were expected to blow across parts of the state Tuesday evening. The gusts, known as the Santa Ana winds, are a phenomenon that occurs when strong, hot winds travel from inland desert regions to Southern California. For those who are battling the Getty fire in Southern California, Santa Ana winds could spell trouble....

Having depression is common. Depression affects around 6.7% of the population (16.1 million people) of the United States each year, and that’s just the people with clinical diagnoses. Medications such as SSRIs, along with other depression treatment options like talk therapy, can make depression a very treatable condition. This article explains how SSRIs work, what conditions they are used for, and the different types you may encounter on your own mental health journey....

Thanks to a number of VOD platforms, anime fans now have almost unlimited access to simulcasts, original content, and subbed and dubbed editions of shows and films. But, with so much to choose from, how can anime fans know which are the best options? By comparing the price, the number of titles, speed of availability, and whether simulcasts, subbed, and dubbed content are available, Newsweek has everything you need to know....

This question originally appeared on Quora: The best answer to any question. Ask a question, get a great answer. Learn from experts and access insider knowledge. You can follow Quora on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+. Answer by Alan Bustany, Western Classic Player of the Championship Assuming the basic mechanics of the game are handled I think the three most important concepts to embed to become a solid amateur are:...

Following in the footsteps of the NFL and MLB, the NBA introduced a coach’s challenge for the 2019-20 season. The tool used by coaches to trigger replay reviews was previously tested out in the G League, and the NBA Board of Governors decided to implement a version of the challenge for at least one year. This doesn’t mean coaches will be stopping the officiating crew for an argument over every call, though....

While decapitating Gyutaro apace with the Sound Hashira, Tengen Uzui, Tanjiro awakened his Demon Slayer Mark, which becomes a game-changer by successfully separating the demon’s head from its body. How did Tanjiro awaken his Demon Slayer Mark? Tanjiro was at his limits, as he could not even lift his blade in front of Gyutaro. Maintaining a frightening demeanour without raising suspicion, he managed to recuperate a little and give a powerful head-butt to the demon leaving him with a concussion....

There are many reasons why your platelet counts could be high, most of which are acute and nothing to worry about. However, a high platelet count can be serious if it’s a sign of disease or other health condition, such as cancer or inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). When high platelet counts are the result of another condition or disease, it’s known as secondary thrombocythemia. This article lists eight possible conditions that can cause an elevated platelet count, along with how each condition may be treated....

There are common infections that can cause fevers and chills, as well as side effects from medications, reactions to exercise, hypothyroidism (underactive thryroid), hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), malnutrition (a lack of nutrients), or frisson (a brief thrill). Chills can last a few hours to a few days. Exposure to Cold When you get chills without a fever, such as from exposure to cold environments, your brain sends signals to your body to involuntarily move (shake, chatter, tremble) to produce more heat....

How it all went wrong for sorry Arsenal The Gunners have lost six of their last nine matches in all competitions, with a drop to sixth in the Premier League compounded by a humiliating 10-2 aggregate loss to Bayern Munich in the Champions League. That has led to significant speculation over Wenger’s job, with fan protests highlighting the growing feeling of discontent at Emirates Stadium. Wenger stated this week that he was clear on what his future held, though he is yet to make his plans public and he may well opt to extend his 21-year tenure....

FTW spoke with Novak, who snapped those photos: “He said he just won the Kentucky Derby and proceeded to walk down the line until the police officer stopped him,” he said. “I think six of us ended up with $100 bills.” That's definitely one way to celebrate a win. MORE KENTUCKY DERBY: Ridiculous hats | Meet the winner: California Chrome

Robin van Persie struck a late equaliser at West Ham United for the second time this season as champions-elect Manchester United scraped a 2-2 draw in the Premier League. Just as he had in the 2-2 FA Cup draw at Upton Park in January, van Persie found the net in front of the Sir Trevor Brooking Stand to rescue United from being penalised for a sluggish start. West Ham had looked set to earn a hard-fought win through a vicious strike from Mohamed Diame, who restored the hosts’ lead early in the second half after Antonio Valencia cancelled out Ricardo Vaz Te’s opener....

The 18-year-old goes straight into Manuel Pellegrini’s first-team squad after agreeing a five-year contract, with the fee involved undisclosed. The Hammers begin their Premier League season against champions Manchester City on Saturday. Cardoso said of his move: “I am very excited and it’s a dream come true. I always dreamt of coming to England and now I’m here at this big, historic club, so I’m very happy.” West Ham director of football Mario Husillos told the club’s website: “He is of course a player for the future, with a lot of potential in front of him, but we feel he is ready to be with the first-team squad from both a physical and technical point of view....