The flag that flies throughout the state with the Confederate stars and bars is divisive and degrading and has no place in society, the football coach at the University of Mississippi says. MORE SEC: All-SEC | Media predictions | Non-con schedule rankings And that was two decades ago. So here we are again, after Tommy Tuberville first addressed the issue in 1997 and begged Ole Miss fans to not bring Confederate flags into Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, and the issue hasn’t gone away....

On Friday, there were around 47,300 people reported to have recovered in Wuhan, the capital of the Hubei province. But on Monday, the figure had dropped by around 941 to 46,359. The number of patients who had recovered across the country also fell to 77,084 on Monday, dropping from the 77,944 reported on Friday, according to the latest figures from the health commission. The updated figures follow a revised death toll in Wuhan reported by the health commission on Friday, which increased the city’s official death toll by around 50 percent, with an additional 1,290 fatalities included in the total count....

“I am lucky to have half a house,” Bahamas resident Leigh Lamattina-Davis told NBC News via text message. “My neighbors are demolished.” Lamattina-Davis and her neighbors live in Marsh Harbour, on the island of Great Abaco, 183 miles east of West Palm Beach, Florida. On Sunday morning, Bloomberg reported that Hurricane Dorian would cause “at least $25 billion of losses for insurers,” according to analysts at UBS Group AG, a figure that would make it the “most expensive natural disaster for the industry since 2017....

“Key West International Airport is set to reopen at 7 a.m. Thursday, September 29. Please contact your airline regarding flights and changes and continue monitoring the path of Hurricane Ian,” the airport listed on its front page. While Key West International Airport is planning to reopen, other Florida airports had closed, according to CNN. Tampa International Airport closed and taid there would be no flights through Thursday. Miami International Airport, however, remained open....

However, it may be too late for people in certain areas to evacuate as forecasters urge people in impacted areas to take cover and the Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards has warned people to stay off the roads. As of 4 a.m. CDT, Hurricane Laura is around 30 miles north-northwest of Lake Charles, Louisiana, and around 50 miles northeast of Port Arthur, Texas. There is a Storm Surge Warning in effect for High Island, Texas, to the mouth of the Mississippi River, a Hurricane Warning in effect for High Island, Texas, to Intracoastal City, Louisiana, and a Tropical Storm Warning in effect for East of Intracoastal City, Louisiana, to the mouth of the Mississippi River....

The Atlantic and Central Pacific hurricane seasons begin in June and last through November. The Eastern Pacific hurricane season began in mid-May and also lasts through November. For the Atlantic, the NOAA predicts a 60 percent chance of an above normal season, a 30 percent chance of a nearly normal season and a 10 percent chance of a below normal season, according to a statement released by the NOAA....

User Caitlin Mudka, @caitlinzmudka, posted the footage, which has been viewed over 525,000 times. Her husky is seen having a small bandage wrapped around his front leg, with a sad look on his face, as the text reads: “He didn’t need the bandage, but he saw his sister get one and wanted one too.” In another video, Ms. Mudka explained how her other dog “cut her paw running around outside so we have to keep it covered....

Our body makes up all or most of the cholesterol we need to stay healthy, so we don’t need to consume too much in our diet. Too much cholesterol, or hypercholesterolemia, which may occur with or without a family history, may increase your risk of heart attack and stroke. Learn more about the symptoms of hypercholesterolemia and when you should see a healthcare professional. Frequent Symptoms High cholesterol levels are usually detected by a blood test in the absence of symptoms....

Common Causes Hypertension generally develops without a known cause and gradually worsens over the years. A number of known risk factors are associated with a higher likelihood of developing essential hypertension, and there several health conditions that cause secondary hypertension. Age The risk of hypertension increases as you get older. In general, this is related to a number of the effects of aging, including: Loss of blood vessel flexibility Hormonal changes, such as menopause Increased sensitivity to salt and other dietary factors...

Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith reports the deal is the largest ever given to a free-agent pitcher by the Blue Jays and the largest pact, regardless of position, under team executives Mark Shapiro and Ross Atkins. MLB.com’s Jesse Sanchez reported the contract is believed to include limited no-trade protection. MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand reported Ryu does not have an opt-out clause in the deal. Ryu, 32, was a National League Cy Young award favorite for most of the 2019 season with the Dodgers, until he stumbled in late August in early September....

The most contentious of the revisions has been the homegrown rule, which states that a certain percentage of the players registered for the age-group leagues must be homegrown. More specifically, a minimum of 30% of the total players registered for the U-15 and U-13 Leagues must be homegrown. For the U-18 League, a minimum of 20% of the total players registered for the must be homegrown. The catch, however, lies in the definition of homegrown, as the AIFF stipulates a homegrown player to be one who bears the same domicile as the state the academy is located in....

It’s not yet clear whether the Red and Golds will be joining the Indian Super League (ISL) or continue to play in the low-profile I-League, but they have already made their intent clear by signing arguably the best player of the recently concluded league campaign. ALSO READ: East Bengal & Mohun Bagan meet Kushal Das, demand franchise fees waiver Al Amna, a seasoned Syrian international, played a pivotal role in Aizawl’s success, after joining the team from Sporting Clube de Goa last summer....

“Gift will not be continuing with NEROCA this season. The decision has been made with mutual understanding as he wants to undertake a new project on his own. We did give Gift Raikhan an offer for the next season but he wanted to go on a new adventure in his career and gain more experience elsewhere. It is not yet confirmed but we have zeroed on a particular candidate. I think we will be able to share the name in some time,” confirmed Naoba Thangjam, CEO of NEROCA to Goal....

In almost every country, the kick-off timings of the matches are planned as per the comforts of the participating teams and players, or in some cases when the said tie would attract maximum eyeballs. However, in the I-League that isn’t the case. The idea is more to schedule a game at a time when no one would watch a match! Norton stated that 2 pm kick-offs doesn’t benefit the players one bit and in fact upsets their routine....

Mohun Bagan were one of the most consistent sides in Indian football in the last three seasons. They won the I-League once and finished runner-up twice. Last season they were very close to winning their fifth title, only to falter in the last lap where they lost to eventual champions Aizawl FC. The key to Bagan’s success in the last few seasons was their core squad which comprised of players like Pritam Kotal, Debjit Majumder, Souvik Chakraborty, Pronay Halder and several others....

As for visitors Churchill Brothers, the Konkan side arrives for the fixture in high spirits following three wins in their last four matches. The team has improved under Derrick Pereira and the victories against the mighty Kolkata clubs speak for itself. The two teams are the lone victims of relegation this season as new entrants Minerva Punjab and Chennai City are re safe from being demoted. Pune-based DSK Shivajians are also exempt from relegation on account of a three-year insulation afforded to them when they joined the league....

The AIFF has also spurned the bid from a new team from Jaipur after they took stock of the three bids received. Another new team from Gujarat were also expected to table a bid but they failed to do so in time, meaning the AIFF were left with just the three bids to evaluate. Gurpreet reveals why he chose Bengaluru FC With all three bids missing several required documents, the AIFF has decided invite new Request for Proposals (RFPs) which is basically a re-opening of the bidding process....

McKinnon, a lifelong Democrat until he decided to team up with Bush, developed a bond with McCain over their shared belief in the need to remain committed to the troops in Iraq. McKinnon helped organize McCain’s last book tour and has traveled extensively with the senator, offering media advice to the candidate for much of the last year. But he wrote a memo to the campaign in January, explaining that he would quit if the general election pitted McCain against Obama....