Shinu, a 21-year-old Trivandrum-born University College player was over the moon when approached by Bino George to sign for Gokulam Kerala and despite limited first-team role, the defender is glad to have experienced a taste of India’s top-tier football. “It was a good experience this season, it was my first time in I-League. I’m happy that I got to play against good teams. I’m also thrilled that we managed to win against top teams like Minerva Punjab, East Bengal and Mohun Bagan,” Shinu spoke to Goal....

However, coach Albert Roca would be desperate to show that his side have arrested the slump, and Saturday’s heavyweight clash against Mohun Bagan provides the perfect platform for the same. “Mohun Bagan has the possibility of winning the title, so we suppose that they will come here and fight with their all for the three points. They’re a good team, it will be a tough game,” he felt, while speaking at the pre-match press conference....

Kick-off is at 4:30 PM IST on 22nd January, Sunday, at the Vidyasagar Krirangan (Barasat Stadium) in Kolkata.PREDICTED LINE-UPS EAST BENGALInjured: Anwar Ali, Arnab MondalDoubtful: Robin SinghSuspended: NoneKey Player: Ivan BukenyaBENGALURU FC Injured: Lalthuammawia Ralte, Lalchhuanmawia Fanai, Rino Anto, Salam Ranjan Singh, Keegan Pereira, Gursimrat Singh Gill Doubtful: None Suspended: None Key Player: CK VineethTHREE KEY POINTS The last time Trevor Morgan faced a Bengaluru-based team (HAL in 2011/12) from the East Bengal dug-out, he managed to beat them in both legs which included a dominating 8-1 away victory....

It has been 14 seasons since the last won the national title. Back then it was named the National Football League (NFL). It was rechristened as the I-League in the 2007/08 season. Technically, the club has never won the coveted I-League trophy. With a lot of expectations, Aizawl FC’s I-League winning coach Khalid Jamil was roped in by East Bengal this season. The Mumbai-based coach who guided the North Eastern side to glory with a shoe-string budget last season was expected to repeat his magic and bring home the elusive I-League title....

Riswanali Edakkavil drew first blood for the Blasters in the 13th minute. Ananthu Murali (57’) doubled the lead just under the hour mark. Six minutes later, Edmond Peprah of Fateh Hyderabad pulled one back but Suraj Rawat’s 71st minute strike for the men in yelow sealed the tie for the Indian Super League reserve side. Tshering Lepcha (82’) pierced the net late into the game for Hyderabad but it was too little too late....

I’m one of just three House Democrats who was on the ballot with Donald Trump, who won where he won—not once but twice. Both times, I won where he won. In politics, personal beliefs and even geographic location, the district I serve is the epitome of “the middle.” Our rural and mid-sized communities are made up of working families trying to do better day by day. In this, they are more united than politics could ever divide them....

Although the former West Ham United player struggled at the beginning of the season, he has become an integral part of the team this year, forging a good partnership with Jonjo Shelvey at the heart of the Magpies midfield. “When you’re in good form, you want to keep going, and the break can be a bad thing,” Diame told Chronicle Live. “It’s good to keep going and play game after game and training after training and keep the same attitude and the high fitness....

Thompson rushed to the Oval Office and met with the president and with Tom Ridge, director of the Office of Homeland Security. The plan was for Ridge to go to the White House briefing room and announce the latest news. But after he left the Oval, Ridge made some calls and discovered disagreement on the meaning of the tests. Thompson and the medical people had one take, the FBI and defense types another....

Into that space has surged a unifying call from the Black Lives Matter movement: “Defund the police.” Born of decades of oppression and racial violence, this call speaks to the urgency of reform for African Americans and other people of color who continue to experience harsh and overly punitive policing that drives mass incarceration. Exactly what that motto means in practice, though, is a critical question. Among activists and local governments, the meaning of “defund the police” ranges from reining in municipal police budgets to complete police abolition....

I grew up in the shadow of war in Iraq. I finished school in engineering and started working for Iraq’s Department of Oil. Leaving our life behind was not easy—it meant leaving our family, friends, jobs, language and the small joys of our daily routines. But in the end, we had to go and sought refuge in the United States. It is painful to see people in Ukraine go through what my family went through....

Along with social media, the reality star’s rise to fame could be considered to have made a significant impact on the changing landscape of women’s body image, with the dramatic curves and tiny waist she’s synonymous with becoming the modern-day ideal for many. Voluptuous curves while maintaining a petite waist and stomach is not something many women can achieve naturally. So, how does the reality star achieve this look?...

Who is Chelsea’s Player of the Season? Terry’s 22-year association with Chelsea will come to an end next month when his contract expires, the 36-year-old last month confirming his impending departure. The Blues captain - who has won 16 trophies with the club - has been a peripheral figure this season, making just seven league appearances under Antonio Conte. His future has been subject to heavy speculation, with moves to the Middle East, MLS and China all reportedly options, in addition to interest from several Premier League clubs....

Many people with IBD have their vitamin levels monitored on a regular basis but others do not, and therefore may not know of vitamin deficiencies. Having Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, or indeterminate colitis increases the risk of not having enough vitamin D. About Vitamin D Vitamin D can be gotten through eating some foods. However, it is also known as the “sunshine vitamin.” This is because it is synthesized (created) by the body when the skin is exposed to sunlight....

The Swedish striker saw a previous stint with the Red Devils cut short in April by knee ligament damage. United 5/4 to beat Stoke -1 handicap An untimely injury brought an end to the 35-year-old’s season and he was not offered fresh terms after undergoing surgery. He has, however, worked his way back towards full fitness and committed to a new deal with United, with Jose Mourinho expecting to be in a position to call on Ibrahimovic in January....

The 45-year-old rapper, who legally changed his name to Ye, was locked out of his Instagram and Twitter accounts for several antisemitic comments, including on tweet in which he stated he was “going death con 3 On JEWISH PEOPLE,” most likely in reference to DEFCON, which refers to one of five levels of U.S. defense readiness in the face of a national security threat. On Tuesday while appearing on Hot 97’s Ebro in the Morning, rapper 50 Cent, whose real name is Curtis James Jackson III, commented on the remarks....

An attempt to deport Pierrilus by the administration of former President Donald Trump in January was thwarted with the help of New York Congressman Mondaire Jones and immigration advocates. President Joe Biden called for a moratorium on deportation while ICE conducted an internal policy review in January. A Texas federal judge temporarily blocked Biden’s deportation pause. On Tuesday, Pierrilus was picked up by ICE officials and flown to Haiti....

Iceland put in a terrific performance but they came just short, with Croatia showing their quality late on. Badelj put Croatia ahead midway through the first half, a great half volley after missing a good chance just moments earlier. Sigurdsson then leveled the scoreline shortly after with a penalty, following Lovren’s handball in the box. Iceland continued to press for another goal, a late Argentina goal gave them hope of securing qualification with one more goal....

Retirement time for the future Hall of Famer? MORE: Top 10 free-agent infielders | Outfielders | Pitchers | Catchers Nope. “I have every intention of playing in the Major Leagues next year,” he told MLB Network in an interview set to air Monday. “Where will that be? I cannot tell you because baseball is not an individual sport and so it’s not just up to my feeling that I want to play....

On Monday, the West Ada School District in Idaho’s Ada County invited families to a “Back-to-School Pool Party” to raise money for the district’s nonprofit arm, the West Ada Foundation. The event is set to take place August 12, just two weeks before the district’s planned August 27 start date, and was met with immediate backlash on social media. Stubbs McGillivray-Zanelli, a parent of two West Ada middle-schoolers, wrote on Twitter that the planned event made the district “seem tone deaf and out of touch” at best, and “callous and indifferent to the thousands dealing with this disease” at worst....

Chad Christensen, a Republican, made the gestures while Randy Armstrong was discussing the removal of a government requirement to post all public notices in newspapers. He did this several times as Armstrong spoke. In a Facebook post, Christensen said he had “got in trouble” for his actions in the House, but made light of the incident. “Representative Randy Armstrong and I are good friends. We joke and laugh a lot....