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The 19-16 divisional round victory, courtesy of rookie kicker Evan McPherson’s 52-yard field goal as time expired, also marks the first road playoff victory in team history. Cincinnati was in position to win after Logan Wilson picked off Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill with 22 seconds remaining. It was Tannehill’s third interception of the game. Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow completed 28 of 37 passes for 348 yards with an interception, but the Titans made several stops on third down to limit the Bengals’ scoring chances....

Atlanta United star Almiron is set to face Portland Timbers in the MLS Cup on Sunday having hit 13 goals in their run to the final. Reports have claimed Newcastle, again the subject of takeover talk, are keen on a January move for the Paraguay international, tabling a £15m offer. Atlanta president Darren Eales described the suggestion Almiron could leave on loan as “laughable”, while saying the 24-year-old would not be allowed to depart for “chump change”....

The Magpies appeared on course for their first win of the season when they established a commanding advantage inside 10 minutes at Old Trafford thanks to goals from Kenedy and Yoshinori Muto. But, having missed numerous chances to kill the game off, Newcastle wilted and Juan Mata, Anthony Martial and, in the final minute, Alexis Sanchez all scored to ease the pressure on Jose Mourinho. Benitez told BT Sport: “It was a great game....

Benzema was substituted in the 24th minute of Madrid’s 1-1 draw on Saturday, after overstretching in an attempt to control a pass. Zinedine Zidane’s much-changed side laboured to their second home draw of the season, as Lucas Vazquez cancelled out Ivi’s surprise opener, with Marcelo dismissed late on to compound Madrid’s frustration. Reports in Spain have suggested Benzema could miss over a month and, while that has yet to be confirmed, he is almost certain to miss Madrid’s Champions League opener against APOEL on Wednesday....

“I’m very proud of the strong arguments our legal team is making to the parliamentarian that raising the minimum wage to $15 is not ‘incidental’ to the federal budget and is permissible under the rules of reconciliation,” Sanders told CNN on Saturday. “I’m confident that the parliamentarian will advise next week that we can raise the minimum wage through the reconciliation process,” he added. Sanders, who serves as the Senate Budget Committee Chairman, has repeatedly pushed for measure that would gradually increase the minimum wage to be included in President Joe Biden’s $1....

The new survey released by Data for Progress on Monday found that 35 percent of likely caucus-goers backed the Vermont senator while 16 percent favored second-place Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren. Former Mayor Pete Buttigieg and ex-Vice President Joe Biden followed the leading progressive candidates, with 15 percent of those surveyed saying they would back Buttigieg and 14 percent opting for Biden. Further down the rungs, Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar was found to come in sixth place as just 9 percent of caucus-goers supported her, despite her strong performance in the New Hampshire primary....

Sanders made the comments while appearing on Late Night With Seth Meyers. The host acknowledged that the Democratic Party has gotten away from America’s working class over the years, to which Sanders nodded his head in agreement. If Democratic nominee Joe Biden wins the November 3 election, Meyers then asked, what should Biden do to “bring the Democratic Party back to serving the working people in this country?” “I think it is fair to say that in many ways the Democratic Party has become a party of the coastal elites, folks who have a lot of money, upper-middle-class people who are good people, who believe in social justice in many respects,” Sanders responded....

There was no Triple Crown on the line this year after Nyquist won the Kentucky Derby, then finished third behind Exaggerator in the Preakness. Nyquist withdrew from the Belmont because of a high white blood cell count and a fever. MORE: Must-see Belmont photos | Belmont records, all-time leaders The Belmont is a 1 1/2-mile race over dirt for 3-year-olds at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y., held on the second Saturday of June each year....

If you want to get in on the action, good news: Betting on horse racing is legal across the United States, so you won’t have a problem getting picks down online. MORE: How to watch the 2018 Belmont A parimutuel system is used in horse racing, which is different from betting on a basketball or football game against a point spread in Las Vegas. Bettors aren’t wagering against the bookie or house, but against each other, and the house takes a cut....

Roethlisberger was impressed by the Steelers’ defense, but he also came away from the game with plenty of thoughts about Brady’s performance. On the latest episode of his podcast, Roethlisberger explained that he didn’t see Brady’s usual A-game in Sunday’s contest. “Tom is the greatest. The Super Bowl rings show it,” Roethlisberger said. “[But] it looked like he didn’t want to be out there. Maybe it was the pressure and he was getting hit and whatever was going on....

Buttler believes Stokes’ aggressive approach will auger well for England’s newfound attitude to the white-ball game and was quoted by the Telegraph as saying. “He’s got a great cricket brain and when he speaks you listen.” Buttler also added, “He’s got some good ideas, he’s very passionate and I think the intensity he brings to English cricket is great. My experience of playing with him in the last six to 12 months is that he’s got some real leadership qualities and he drags guys along with him....

Watson’s words, not ours. After the 37-year-old Watson caught a 13-yard touchdown pass from Drew Brees late in the second quarter of New Orleans’ 45-35 win over Los Angeles, the veteran stuck the ball under his jersey to illustrate the fact that he and his wife Kirsten are expecting twins. Watson, whose touchdown celebration usually consists of a five-finger salute for his five children, explained after the game why Sunday’s gesture was especially meaningful, via Luke Johnson of nola....

The dispute started when Dodgers center fielder A.J. Pollock said he was hit on the wrist by a pitch from Diamondbacks’ Archie Bradley with a runner on first and no outs in the 11th. After a replay review, however, home plate umpire Ramon De Jesus ruled the ball hit Pollock’s bat, rather than his wrist. Arizona catcher Carson Kelly ended up catching it for an out, helping lead to a 3-2 loss for Los Angeles....

Paes was named with Rohan Bopanna as the Indian men’s doubles pair which would be travelling to Rio in August by the All India Tennis Association (AITA) selection committee. Bopanna and Sania Mirza were picked for the mixed doubles while Sania will partner Prarthana Thombare in women’s doubles. “Congratulations @Leander for being selected for the Olympics for the seventh time. A great honour,” Banerjee tweeted. Paes who now has 18 Grand Slams to his credit was born in Kolkata....

Lewis helped bring the franchise up from the cellar in the AFC and finished with a 131-122-3 record, but that included a 0-7 record in the postseason. After three straight losing seasons, the Bengals are moving on from their longtime coach. FACES OF 2019SN selects young stars who will shape tomorrow’s headlines Who would be a fit in Cincinnati, a team that will have to catch up to the rest of the AFC North?...

The only problem? Lewis wasn’t technically allowed to throw a challenge inside of two minutes. MORE: Scoreboard | J.J. Watt scores another TD, MVP chants | PHOTOS: Worst-ever coaching blunders NFL rules state that all reviews have to come from the booth in the final two minutes. The result of Lewis’ action was a charged timeout, which then gave the booth time to review the play. What they found was that Tampa Bay did indeed run the prior pass with 12 men on the field, thus resulting in a penalty....

The last league-stage of the Star Sports Pro Kabaddi League came to a close, with the Bulls charging their way through the semi-finals, defeating the Panthers by a single point. The decider for the final spot in the semi-final stage, the Bulls needed a win on home ground and got what they seeked with the Bull Deepak Kumar bulldozed the Panthers. Captain Ajay Thakur, stood backed and watched in pride while providing the perfect supporting act to Deepak, who with nine raid points to his credit, was declared the best raider for the night, crushing Vizag’s chance of making it to the top four....

Symptoms While the condition is not life-threatening (benign), the symptoms of benign essential blepharospasm can greatly affect a person’s quality of life. The early symptoms of the condition usually come on gradually and can include: Symptoms may be more noticeable when a person is tired or upset. At first, the symptoms of benign essential blepharospasm may only be felt in one eye, but the condition almost always involves both eyes as the condition worsens....

Benign tumors can appear in the form of lipomas, fibroids, or adenomas. Malignant tumors are cancerous tumors such as breast, lung, or colorectal cancer. There’s a wide range of treatment options, depending on your specific tumor. Once your healthcare provider knows if your tumor is benign or malignant, they will develop a treatment plan for you. This article provides an overview of benign and malignant tumors, including their differences, causes, and how they’re treated....

The 24-year-old has scored just one goal in 24 appearances across all competitions this season. But despite his struggles in front of goal, Howe disclosed that the Arsenal academy product still has a vital role in the team while recalling his effort in their survival battle 2016-17 season. “Last season was the same, his [Afobe’s] form at the end of the season with Josh King, I thought they formed a really good partnership and was one of the reasons we picked up the points to keep our Premier League status,” said Howe....