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Bangladesh reached the final on the back of two thrilling wins over hosts Sri Lanka in the group stages and despite their twin defeats to their opponents in the final, Jayawardene feels that being underdogs in the final can benefit Shakib-Al-Hasan’s side’s chances in the final. “Bangladesh have nothing to lose and everything to gain against India," Jayawardene said. “They can enjoy being the underdogs after two round-robin stage defeats and attack India without the pressure of expectation....

People are always intrigued by the life of a player beyond the pitch and his journey to the top or the lessons he has learned during the journey and this makes them great brand ambassadors. Historically, only professional and established athletes would get the golden opportunity to bag money-making deals through promotional work. But that has not been the case since July 1st, 2021, when the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) declared that college athletes are now eligible to receive compensation for their name, image, and likeness (“NIL”)....

The two developers are clearly encouraged by their experience with the console, despite the surprising news that, “The hardware is still constantly changing.” Nintendo’s Reggie Fils-Aime has stated that Wii U information will be released throughout the year, though aside from the tablet controller’s Near Field Communication tech, few concrete details have come to light. Meanwhile, in Nintendo’s Corporate Management Policy Briefing/Third Quarter Financial Results Briefing, Satoru Iwata promised that the company would “showcase the final format and discuss the details” for Wii U at E3 2012....

The Alabama coach drove a 2015 Mercedes GT Edition 1 to the Crimson Tide’s football facility Wednesday and it caught the attention of some of his players and fans. 2015 PREVIEW: Preseason All-Americans | Coach rankings 1 to 128 | SN Top 25 Several Crimson Tide football players, including Alphonse Taylor, Mekhi Brown and Daylon Charlot, took to social media to brag about their coach’s slick ride. According to AL....

Minaj teased the single last month on TikTok that became a trending sound with over 127,000 videos. The rapper’s original video—now at over 9.5 million views and 1.6 million likes—had many fans excited for the next single that samples Rick James’ 1981 hit, “Super Freak.” Days after the viral video was published, Minaj announced the single will be released on August 12. With over 3,000 comments, many fans are calling it “Anaconda 2....

That day not only did Dinesh Karthik put any naysayers to rest but also exorcised his demons for an unfulfilled and sometimes unfortunate career. It also did not help that it coincided with one of the most legendary cricket careers comparable only to the likes of Sachin, Ganguly which was to have a Midas touch so magical, that made India the world-beating side it is today at least in the limited-overs format....

Although his side managed to hold Felda United to a 1-1 draw in the first leg of their Malaysia Cup semi-final clash, Kedah boss Nidzam Adzha Yusoff was irked that two of his key players will be unavailable for the second leg. In the match that was held in Jengka on Sunday, captain Khairul Helmi Johari and midfielder Liridon Krasniqi each picked up accumulated yellow cards, which mean they both will be suspended for the second leg match in Alor Star next Saturday....

During the recent Tokyo Game Show: Nier-centric event, we got a decent amount of new info about the Nier series. The publisher, Square Enix, announced a remastered version of 2010’s Nier Replicant. The new game is officially called Nier Replicant ver. 1.22474487139 and is set for release on 23rd April 2021 across platforms including PC, Xbox One and PS4. The pre-orders for Nier Replicant ver. 1.22474487139 are currently active on the respective platforms’ online stores....

Most games allow players to change their appearance from within the game, but that isn’t the case with NieR Replicant. Instead, players will need to quit out and head to the title screen in order to change costumes, or be sure to set the desired costume before loading the save file after starting the game. RELATED: Nier Replicant Will Have Something for Fans of Dad Nier Once at the title screen, navigate to the options menu....

The secretary said, “The United States will continue to work tirelessly to end religiously motivated abuses and persecution around the world, and to help ensure that each person, everywhere, at all times, has the right to live according to the dictates of conscience.” Nigeria now has the unfortunate distinction of being the only secular democracy ever added to the infamous list. The country will be listed alongside Iran, China and North Korea....

But experts say there is likely more to it than that. “With elections coming up next year, politicians and government officials will likely want to use Twitter, and other social media networks, as a way to engage with the population and garner public support,” Lanre Arogundade, executive director of the International Press Centre, told Newsweek. This double-sided approach to social media is not unique. Leaders across the world, from Narendra Modi in India to Donald Trump in the United States, have condemned social media policies while simultaneously using the platform to engage with constituents....

Nightingale is a shared-world survival crafting game that is being developed by some ex-Bioware developers who previously worked on popular franchises, like the Dragon Age series. This new game will feature a fantasy setting with multiple realms with portals being the gateways between different areas in Nightingale, such as swamps, deserts, and jungles. The game is focused more on crafting and creation exploration, but players won’t have to do it alone; Nightingale can also be played in co-op....

It took Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant 73 at-bats to get his first MLB home run, but now the highly touted rookie has five long balls in his last 42 at-bats. His homer Thursday also extended his hitting streak to 10 games. MORE: Best places to soak up MLB | Decade of draft picks | Fantasy hitters to buy, sell Friday | Daily pitcher rankings The defending world champions, meanwhile, are on a hot streak of their own....

When Deng Xiaoping disbanded Chairman Mao’s “people’s communes” in the late 1970s, few realized that the act would lead to unprecedented mass migration. Few now grasp the implications. It’s conventional wisdom to say that China will be the superpower of the next century. For years, businessmen and Western politicians have been waiting–half in anticipation, half in dread–for the moment when China stirs. But unless Beijing can find a way to control the tidal wave of humanity heading for the coastal cities, China will be presented with vast breeding grounds of urban unrest....

In fact, he might have outdone himself and played one of his best games of the season. He not only led the Nuggets back from a 15-point second-half deficit but also led from the front in overtime including setting up the game-winning play. With the game on the line - Nuggets trailing 128-127 in the final seconds of overtime - double-teamed, Jokic throws a crosscourt pass nearly 50 feet away to Aaron Gordon for the game-winning triple....

Earlier this year, Nintendo labeled 2013 as the “Year of Luigi,” putting the focus squarely on the oftentimes-overlooked Mario brother. That spotlight included three retail releases, Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon, Mario and Luigi: Dream Team, and the New Super Luigi U DLC; a special Luigi-branded Wii remote; and various other Luigi festivities. In fact, the Year of Luigi has become something of an in-joke in the gaming community, prompting extensive examinations into the character’s history....

The Nintendo 64 was a place where many of the franchises belonging to the most famous game company of all time were housed for years as video gaming really began to take off on another level previously unseen. As such, some of the games created during this time remain the most famous and beloved of all time. 6 Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards Some video games achieve greatness through excellent writing....

While many fans of the franchise have debated between the GameCube’s Super Smash Bros. Melee and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the newest Smash title has seen plenty of success in the professional scene. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate appeared as a title at 2019’s EVO and was planned for the 2020 tournament before being pulled by Nintendo and missing the past two years. With Nintendo’s partnership with Panda, many fans are hopeful for the future of the game and now, Nintendo has announced the next edition of its Challenge Cup tournaments....

What seems like the go-to way to please Nintendo fans is to reintroduce franchises, games, and characters that were beloved by many in years gone by. It’s rare that the company develops a brand-new first party IP, as it often relies on what made it so revered as a games publisher and creator to begin with. However, some series sold better or saw more critical praise than others, meaning the ones that failed to leave a lasting impression have been abandoned....

Ryan Hernandez was a minor when he was first contacted by the FBI in 2016. At the time, Hernandez had successfully stolen a Nintendo employee’s information with a phishing scheme, and then leaked details about the Switch console before it was released. Hernandez stated to the FBI that he would stop this behavior, but he apparently didn’t. Hernandez hacked Nintendo again in the time period between June 2018 and June 2019, stealing the company’s information and reportedly bragging about it....