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Democrat Katie Hobbs was sworn in earlier this week as the state’s fifth female governor. She won out by more than 17,000 votes, although Lake has refused to concede and legally challenged the results. Yet, the November election still remains on the minds of many. On Friday afternoon, officials in Maricopa County called for a probe into why some printers on Election Day had difficulty reading ballots. Former Arizona Supreme Court Chief Justice Ruth McGregor has reportedly agreed to head the investigation and will oversee a group of independent experts....

Real Madrid made a poor start to the game and were nearly made to pay for their sloppiness. Chelsea were clearly the better side in the opening half-hour and completely dominated the hosts at the Alfredo di Stefano Stadium. However, Los Blancos grew into the game as it progressed. In the end, though, a 1-1 draw was probably a fair reflection of the game, considering that both sides were overly cautious and refused to give it their all in the final 15 minutes....

Thanks to the help of a bunch of middle schoolers, Towns received some very, very official media training. The kids — I’m guessing ages nine-ish to 12-ish — helped prep Towns by asking the tough questions. MORE: SN’s NBA Draft hub | Who’s going No. 1? | Each team’s biggest draft regret How many Instagram followers does he have? Does his mom wash his laundry? Does he hit his head on doorways?...

The Denmark international played every minute of Leicester City’s historic 2015/16 Premier League winning season. He kept 15 clean sheets during last season’s triumph as the Welsh club surprised all to an amazing fairytale season! He has been a key member of the squad since his arrival in the summer of 2011 – winning promotion in 2014, surviving relegation in 2015 and then winning the Premier League in 2016! He’ s made over 200 apps for the club and has been their #1 for the past 5 years....

While Katamari Damacy Reroll might not be a new game in the franchise, as some might have hoped, it won’t be a simple port either. The title will look much better than it did back in 2004, and will utilize the Joy-Con motion controls, as well as support HD rumble–all of which should add some interesting twists to the original. Players can also test their rolling skills in multiplayer battles using a single Joy-Con controller each player....

While The Crown has been criticized for taking some historical liberties here and there, it continues to be a hit among audiences, and it is gearing up to return to Netflix this November for yet another season. It will be interesting to see how the new cast will fare in the next season, especially given The Crown’s track record of success in receiving acting nominations. RELATED: The Crown: 10 Historical Inaccuracies In The Netflix Show...

For Kate, the tour presented many opportunities to pay homage to the countries and her hosts through thoughtful references in the wardrobe she brought with her. Famous for her sartorial nods, Kate’s tour wardrobe has drawn admiration from the fashion press and royal watchers alike in the wake of the visits. Though the couple received a warm welcome on each stop of their tour, it was marked with some controversy....

Having already qualified for the 400-meter freestyle in Rio, Ledecky came from behind in the 200 after trailing Simone Manuel at the halfway mark. The 19-year old women’s swimming star pulled away from the field in the final 30 meters to finish with a time of 1 minute, 54.88 seconds, slightly slower than what she swam at an Arena Pro meet in Austin in January. MORE: Portraits of Team USA athletes...

Katie Taylor realized her dream Saturday night by defeating Delfine Persoon via majority decision in a slugfest at Madison Square Garden to become the undisputed world women’s lightweight champion. Judges scored the bout 95-95, 96-94, 96-94 in scores that easily could have gone — and many would argue should have gone — in favor of Belgium’s Persoon. Sporting News had it 96-94 for Persoon. Join DAZN and watch more than 100 fight nights a year...

Fans are aware that AEW was founded in 2019 by President Tony Khan and Executive Vice Presidents Kenny Omega, The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson), and Cody Rhodes. The group referred to themselves as ‘The Elite’ during their tenure on the independent circuit and on NJPW. The co-host of WWE The Bump and noted on-air personality, Braxton often shares her responses to heartfelt posts and videos from superstars or fans on social media....

The recent meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization again showed the importance of the Central Asian states. Chief among those states is Kazakhstan. Both President Xi Jinping of China and President Vladimir Putin of Russia made a point to meet with Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the president of Kazakhstan. Putin sought to have support for the war in Ukraine, while Xi looked to strengthen ties between China and Kazakhstan. Central Asian states have always found themselves in a tug-of-war between Russian and Chinese interests, and it looks as if they will play an even more important role now....

Elsewhere, Real Madrid are interested in signing a Juventus midfielder as new boss Carlo Ancelotti looks to put his stamp on the side. With that being said, here are the latest transfer rumors surrounding Juventus on 18th June, 2021. Also Read: Fabrizio Romano’s Transfer Roundup: Barcelona acting decisively in the transfer market, Manchester United working on Sancho and more Juventus weighing up loan deal for Miralem Pjanic Juventus are reportedly considering making an approach for Barcelona midfielder Miralem Pjanic, with Massimiliano Allegri reportedly keen to re-sign his former midfielder this summer....

Sevilla had to play for 55 minutes with 10 men after Fran Vazquez was sent off here on Tuesday, reports Xinhua. Despite a brave performance, Spanish side Sevilla failed to hold on to the lead, obtained in the first half, against the Italian champions. With the win, Juventus assured themselves a place in the second round. Defender Nico Pareja put Sevilla ahead in the 10th minute with a right foot volley from the edge of the Juventus penalty area following a corner kick....

The list features Japanese comebacks too. The competition for music show wins and topping charts is set to be more challenging as rookie groups will be going against big groups this comeback season. K-pop fans gear up for a March comeback battle: Oh My Girl, Weeekly, Brave Girls, and more to release albums With approximately 13 K-pop comebacks and debuts in March 2022, fans feel spoilt for choice. One by one, reports started revealing comeback releases and debuts....

So, it’s only natural that the decision to suspend their best center, Nazem Kadri, for two games gets the blow-out treatment. President Brendan Shanahan announced that on Wednesday morning; Kadri had also been scratched Saturday against the Islanders. From the outside, it seems like the right decision. It also shouldn’t be that big a deal. Shanahan has a rebuild to oversee, and Kadri should be a big part of it....

Heynckes’ side moved four points clear atop the Bundesliga after a 3-1 victory in Der Klassiker on Saturday. FCB 15/2 to win CL Since the 72-year-old Heynckes returned to Bayern for his fourth stint, the German giants have won seven straight games. Kahn feels his former club’s meeting with Dortmund came at an ideal time, with Peter Bosz’s men dealing with “many problems”. “I think the Heynckes effect, meaning the signing of Jupp Heynckes as head coach, was very useful,” the former Germany goalkeeper told Omnisport, speaking at the Golden Foot Hublot Award in Monaco....

Kalezic, 47, heads to New Zealand after a coaching career mostly spent in Netherlands, although his most recent job was a brief stint with Al-Taawon in Saudi Arabia. Phoenix keep new coach secret He replaces Des Buckingham and Chris Greenacre, who shared coaching responsibilities for most of last season after Ernie Merrick quit in December. The Phoenix have also appointed the experienced Rado Vidosic as Kalezic’s assistant for “the 2017-18 season and beyond”, the club said....

“Too many moms are going through the same thing that I went through. And too many little boys and girls are going through (what my son) went through,” activist Deanna Branch said when introducing Harris, according to The Associated Press. Harris spoke to state government officials and community leaders, as well as union workers who are beginning to replace lead pipes in Milwaukee, the AP reported. About $15 billion was approved by Congress in the infrastructure bill to replace the lead pipes across the country, which is about a third of what the White House and other experts have said it will cost to fund the full replacement of lead pipes nationwide....

Contact tracing staff will be reassigned to contact investigations, KSN-TV reported. This move came as the state had already begun to slow down its contact tracing programs. The department added most K-12 schools will likely end their contact tracing efforts as well. Starting February 1, Kansas residents infected with COVID-19 will be responsible for informing people they had been in contact with that they were exposed to the virus. According to the Associated Press, departments like the KDHE will only contact “high-risk settings” like daycares and schools regarding potential exposure, then the settings will be in charge of contacting people who had visited....