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It seemed odd that a show like Atlanta had spent its first trip to Amsterdam chasing down urban legends about Tupac and dealing with the modern awkwardness represented by the Sinterklaas’ “Black Pete”, so perhaps that is why episode 8 brings the gang back to the city of canals in a more light-hearted comedy journey seen through Al’s eyes. That is because for foreigners, the established perception of Amsterdam is often that of a wild place rife with both legal and illegal drugs, window shopping for sex workers, and both an established network of museums and a thriving art scene....

In this case, it’s Al who gets to star in Atlanta’s “Born 2 Die”, a title that’s both a riff on the popular hip-hop motto or maybe a nod to one of Prince’s last recorded songs, but more importantly the name of the hit single from one of the “colorful” artists that provide most of this episode’s comedy. See, this entry doesn’t take long to get going, as Paper Boi’s fame has made him a desirable act on Atlanta’s fanciest bar mitzvahs, which in turn lands him the opportunity of a lifetime to coach a young man’s coming of age ritual into the world of rap....

Spain international Costa is surplus to requirements at Stamford Bridge, despite firing the Blues to the Premier League title with 20 goals in 35 games last season, while he and Antonio Conte were reported to have fallen out over Chelsea’s refusal to sanction a move to China last term, with relations soured further by the Italian informing Costa he could leave via text message. Costa posted an Instagram video this week of himself partying in his old Atletico shirt, telling his followers to “give Conte a hug”...

The hosts haven’t played a game so far due to their involvement in the latter stages of the UEFA Champions League last season. Atleti made it to the quarter-finals of the competition where they fell to a shocking defeat to Julian Nagelsmann’s RB Leipzig. All eyes will undoubtedly be on star striker Luis Suarez during the game at the Wanda Metropolitano. The Uruguayan was deemed surplus requirements by his former club, Barcelona, and completed a reported €6m move excluding add-ons to Atletico Madrid....

The home side started the game on the front foot, taking the lead early after João Félix bulleted home a header from an excellent cross by Brazilian full-back Renan Lodi. Sime Vrsaljko really should’ve doubled the lead before half-time for the Spanish champions before the break, heading an effort that deflected off Victor Lindelöf onto David De Gea’s crossbar. United performed well below expectation in the first half, having to rely on a spirited second-half display to gain a positive end result....

Barcelona and Manchester United are again being linked with a bid for Griezmann, 26, who decided against leaving Atletico before the start of the season after the club were hit with a transfer ban by FIFA. Gil Marin has made it clear they will not negotiate the sale of the France international until at least the end of the season and the club have already reported Barca to world football’s governing body over what they consider to be an illegal approach for the player....

Ghanaian Thomas Partey returned to the squad selected by Argentinian coach Diego Simeone, reports Efe. –IANS pur/vt 0 votes

It seems the marketing was targeting those who wanted to play Male Eivor, and then it continued to do so in nearly every regard after launch. For many, this can seem misleading. Choosing to play the canon option, “Let the Animus Decide,” as many may opt to do, means that players are always the female version of Eivor with the exception of one particular story arc. Indeed, Male Eivor doesn’t particularly exist in this regard, nor as he was marketed, and so for those who wish to play him, they can be misled by what is “canon” and what is marketed....

These individuals work in joint effort to pull the strings of the political systems in Ireland and gather as much power and wealth as they can. The reward for killing them isn’t just story progression, however, as each member holds secrets to uncovering others as well as runes to boast equipment. One of these Children of Danu in Wrath of the Druids, the Spider, is actually hidden amongst the citizenry of Dublin but can only be uncovered through progression in the story and notes in the city....

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla has been out for about four months now, and developer Ubisoft recently added a free update to the game. The River Raids update allows players to participate in a bit of Norse piracy as they raid villages, monasteries, and military camps for new loot and rewards. Eivor will travel to different raiding areas in a new and fully customizable longship exclusive to the River Raids update, and now players can customize the longship with Black Flag inspired items....

Most scientists accept that the asteroid impact was likely the main driver of the subsequent mass extinctions that wiped out around three-quarters of life on Earth at the end of the Cretaceous period (145 to 66 million years ago.) However, some say a period of dramatic volcanic activity at the Deccan Traps in present-day India around the same time may have played a more prominent role. A team of scientists led by Alessandro Chiarenza, a research associate with the Department of Earth Sciences at University College London, U....

‘Pogba could be Man Utd’s next Memphis’ A furious Bruce has insisted he will refuse to play McCormack until his attitude improves after losing his patience with the summer signing from Fulham. McCormack moved to Villa Park in a £12 million deal but is without a goal since Boxing Day, with his coach frustrated by his apparent lack of commitment and match fitness. “In my opinion, he’s not fit enough to play unless his attitude and record of missing training improves,” Bruce told reporters....

Nadesalingam and Priya and their two daughters, 4-year-old Kopika and 2-year-old Tharunicaa, had fled Sri Lanka separately by boat in 2012 and 2013, seeking refuge from persecution in Australia, according to The Guardian. In the years since, the couple had gotten married and settled down in the Central Queensland town of Biloela, where they were working and raising their two children. After years spent quietly building a new life in Australia, the family came under national attention in March last year when authorities showed up at their home and forcibly removed them....

Calvin Lewis Horton, Jr., Shot in Minneapolis Two days after Floyd’s death, a 43-year-old black man became what authorities believe may be the first protest-related death when he was shot in Minneapolis, Minnesota. According to the Hennepin County Medical Examiner, Horton died Wednesday night in an emergency room in Hennepin County after sustaining gunshot wounds to his upper body. Horton was shot outside a pawn shop that was damaged by protesters in the area, and the owner of the shop was later arrested in connection with Horton’s death, according to the Associated Press....

The Byron Nelson is played at Trinity Forest Golf Club, which is one of the more unique courses we will see all season. Trinity Forest is a long, 7,550-yard, Par-71 layout that plays very links-y. There are virtually no trees on the property and the fairways are extremely wide. This will lead to players pounding driver off the tee, so expect to see upwards of 20 yards of extra rollout on the fairways, which tend to be on the spongy side....

Warner Bros. Games incorporates a number of big-name game developers including Rocksteady, NetherRealm and Warner Bros. Montreal, which would all be included in the sale of the WB games branch. The sale was said to be worth up to $4 billion that would help to stem the massive debt that AT&T is currently facing. Big players such as Microsoft and EA were said to be circling the deal, but the sale may be off the table according to new sources....

“Bubble.” For many members of the USWNT, the only way to deal with the increased focus and scrutiny that comes with playing on the world’s biggest stage is to block it all out entirely. There are myriad of talking points that accompany this team outside the pitch. WOMEN’S WORLD CUP: USA-Spain and other knockout-stage matches, by the numbers From the continuing fight over equal pay to the controversy over enthusiastic celebrations in its 13-0 win over Thailand, so much is written and talked about the USWNT that has nothing to do with tactics, formations and lineup choices....

The Liga outfit revealed on Monday that Laporte’s €65 million release clause had been paid by City as Pep Guardiola closes in on his first signing of the January transfer window. And Goal understands the Basque club have moved quickly to fill the gap left by the French centre-back by activating Martinez’s own €32m release clause. City themselves have previously targeted a move for Martinez, 26, before eventually opting for Laporte, while Barcelona were priced out of a deal for the Spain international over the summer and instead bought Yerry Mina during the January transfer window....