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At most colleges, there’s a lot of focus on diversity. As a native of Nigeria, I’m obviously different from my classmates. But the biggest difference hasn’t been nationality—it’s been money. Dormmates have teased me about being the only person alive without a flat-panel LCD computer monitor. While classmates watch football games from the student section, I work as a parking attendant. I worry about my grades just as much as they do—but I also worry about unexpected dental bills or finding $200 for the medical-school admissions test....

OAKMONT, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - Defending champion Jordan Spieth was happy to be “still in it” as a contender for the U.S. Open, despite not getting the score he felt he deserved on Friday after a marathon first round. The world number two ground out a two-over-par 72 at treacherous Oakmont Country Club, finishing six strokes off the early pace set by fellow American Andrew Landry at the weather-hit major championship on the outskirts of Pittsburgh....

Jones said: “I might not get picked up and that is just the way it is, but it is great to be in the auction. It is the biggest Twenty20 league in the world and the biggest players get picked up.” “The Indian Premier League is an awesome spectacle, it has always done well and the crowds they get is something to behold. If I was to be a part of that I would be delighted....

The 50-year-old was linked as a possible replacement for Luis Enrique early this year, before Ernesto Valverde was appointed as his successor at Camp Nou in May. But Klopp, whose Liverpool side take on Sevilla in Spain in the Champions League on Tuesday, claims he would not need to take charge of the Catalan giants in order to take a step up in his career. Asked if he would consider coaching Barca, he told a news conference: “I don’t need good weather....

The IAAF said its Doping Review Board had decided to revoke the Authorised Neutral Athlete (ANA) status granted to Klavdiya Afanasyeva, Olga Eliseeva, Yuliya Lipanova, Sergey Sharypov and Sergey Shirobokov. The decision was made “pending further investigation into a number of serious issues arising from their participation at the training camp in Karakol in the Kyrgyz Republic last month, including the involvement in Karakol of the coach, Viktor Chegin, who has been banned from the sport for life”, the IAAF said....

Ibra escapes red for elbow on Mings Having picked up a yellow card for shooting his mouth off after Friend had awarded a penalty to Bournemouth moments earlier, Ibrahimovic should undoubtedly have seen red for planting a pre-meditated elbow in the face of the Cherries defender. Yes, there had been a couple of clashes between the two earlier, with Ibrahimovic throwing Mings to the ground in back play and the Bournemouth man stamping on a stricken Ibra after having clearly seen the United striker prostrate on the ground....

The enigmatic frontman is being heavily linked with a switch to America as a short-term contract at Manchester United runs down. A return to the Red Devils’ ranks was made in November, but the 36-year-old is still struggling with knee issues following surgery on ligament damage and has been unable to replicate his form from 2016-17. Jose Mourinho has revealed that he will not stand in the Swede’s way if he wishes to leave Old Trafford, and those in Los Angeles are hoping that a mooted deal for a modern day icon can be pushed through....

What Is Prostatitis? Prostatitis refers to health conditions related to the prostate, a gland that is part of the male reproductive system. The prostate is responsible for secreting a fluid that contributes to semen, as well as helping to squeeze semen out during the ejaculation process. CP/CPPS is one of four types of prostatitis: Acute bacterial prostatitisChronic bacterial prostatitisChronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS), inflammatory and non-inflammatory typesAsymptomatic prostatitis (inflammation is noted, but patient reports no symptoms)...

Icardi has not featured in any of Inter’s last three matches with an apparent knee injury amid continued speculation over his future at the club after he was stripped of the captaincy. Inter have reportedly offered Icardi a new four-year contract worth €6.5million per season, but he will not be re-joining his team-mates for the trip to the Artemio Franchi, with Keita Balde Diao also still unavailable. Speaking at a pre-match media conference, coach Luciano Spalletti said: “I hope to have Icardi and Keita back as soon as possible....

New Delhi – As the International Cricket Council (ICC) reviews the role of its Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU), a top officer of the unit was reportedly found having links with an Indian bookie during the World Twenty20 in Dhaka in March-April this year. Dhaka-based TV channel Bangla Tribune Tuesday released audio recording of a purported conversation between Dharamveer Singh Yadav, ICC ACSU’s regional officer from India, and alleged bookie Atanu Dutta during the India-Pakistan encounter in World Twenty20 March 21....

“The Asia Cup in the United Arab Emirates is going to be huge and I’m really looking forward to doing my best here,” Bumrah said. “Being at the top of the ICC rankings is a matter of great pride for me. We will be playing against some leading players and I know the conditions can be challenging but I’m hoping to be at my best.” Several leading players, including Bumrah, will go into the Asia Cup aiming to consolidate their positions ICC rankings and also use the multi-nation tournament to prepare for next year’s Cricket World Cup....

Reigning World T20 champions the West Indies will face India in a two match T20 series at the Central Broward Regional Park, Fort Lauderdale, on August 27 and 28. In light of United States of America Cricket Association’s (USACA) current suspension from membership of the ICC, and under the ICC’s approved cricket regulations, the responsibility of determining whether cricket matches staged in the USA should be sanctioned lies with the ICC....

The Australian team, popularly known as the Southern Stars, have been unstoppable since their inaugural win in 2010. On their road to the final, Australia escaped a scare from arch-rivals England and managed a five-run victory in the semi-finals. Their captain Meg Lanning has been their leading run-scorer in the competition with 149 runs. She played a crucial role in the semis with a 50-ball 55 to take Australia to a competitive total of 132/6....

TV Channels & Live Stream The Star Sports Network have the exclusive broadcasting rights of the I-League. All the matches will be telecast Live on Star Sports 2 and HD. Team News MINERVA PUNJAB FC: Possible XI: Raskhith Dagar (GK); Kamalpreet Singh, Guy Eric Dano, Sukhdev Singh, Abhishek Ambekar; Kassim Aidara, Randeep Singh; Girik Mahesh Khosla, William Opoku Asiedu, Chencho Gyeltshen; Lago Dogbo Bei. Injured - None Doubtful - None Key Players - William Asiedu, Chencho Gyeltshen...

The last time these two teams squared off, Minerva were massive outsiders but yet managed to steal a draw, courtesy a Sandesh Jhingan own goal. The result was part of a seven-game winless streak that Bengaluru suddenly find themselves in the middle of. This run has all but obliterated the defending champions’ title hopes and they languish in fifth position with just 13 points from 10 games. Albert Roca needs to get their act together and stop the rut....

“We will be participating in the Super Cup. Then only we can find out the true champion of India. I think there are not much difference in ISL and I-League teams,” said Singh. He insisted that there is not much difference in quality of the teams participating in the two leagues. “I think the I-League is more competitive. There is not much difference in the standard of games in these leagues....

Before this game, the home side sat on the top of the table with 31 points from their sixteen matches. Mohun Bagan, on the other hand, were in the fourth spot with 21 points from fourteen matches and had to win to stay in the title race. Mohun Bagan clinched a five-goal thriller 3-2 as NEROCA’s title hopes received a huge blow. All the five goals were scored in the first half as the lead see-sawed from one side to another....