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In a lengthy Instagram post on Friday, the former Pittsburgh Steelers wideout said he has been left “hurt, angry and disappointed” by the treatment he has received from the NFL. The 31-year-old athlete was released by the New England Patriots in September amid off-field allegations of sexual misconduct just two weeks after he signed with the reigning Super Bowl champions. While the Patriots’ receiving corps are depleted, ESPN last week reported that New England will not bring Brown back this season and earlier this week NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said the league’s investigation over the civil lawsuit filed against Brown in September remains ongoing....

The Chargers tight end, who missed the first four games due to suspension for performance-enhancing drugs, was injured in the fourth quarter Sunday against the Packers when safety Micah Hyde tackled him on a 12-yard pass during San Diego’s final drive. WEEK 7: Picks, straight up | Picks against spread | Fantasy TE rankings “It was unique,” Gates said. “I hadn’t dealt with it. If it was a foot or an ankle, I know how to deal with that stuff....

For centuries, the people of Montserrat flourished on the fertile slopes of the dormant Soufriere Hills volcano. When Jimmy Buffett came here to record his 1979 reggae song, ““Volcano,’’ locals laughed at the refrain: ““I don’t know where I’m gonna go when the volcano blow.’’ Why so amusing? It had been 400 years since Soufriere Hills last erupted - the British colonizers who came in 1632 had never seen it happen - and 10,000 years since the last big one....

Perry late last year replaced Steve Penn, who also had resigned after the Nassar case broke. Numerous other people have been criminally charged, fired or forced out of their jobs during the investigations into the once-renowned gymnastics doctor. He was sentenced to decades in prison after hundreds of girls and women said he sexually abused them under the guise of medical treatment, including while he worked for Michigan State and Indiana-based USA Gymnastics, which trains Olympians....

NFL Media reported Thursday that the Saints are making the strongest push to sign free-agent wide receiver Anquan Boldin, making the favorites to land him. The biggest selling point for the Saints is the fact Boldin loves Saints receivers coach John Morton — the duo spent two seasons together in San Francisco. MORE: NFC division predictions 2016 | Shrinking windows for these five Super Bowl contenders Boldin, 35, was never a burner off the line of scrimmage, but he could still be productive in New Orleans’ offense because Drew Brees has a knack for figuring out everyone’s strengths....

Scientists said Friday that the Conger ice shelf, which is roughly 463 square miles, collapsed around Match 15 after the area had temperatures 70 degrees higher than normal, reaching a record 10 degrees Fahrenheit, according to The Guardian. The U.S. National Ice Center (USNIC) confirmed on March 17 that an iceberg named C-38 broke off from the shelf. “C-38 comprised virtually all that remained of the Conger ice shelf,” the USNIC said in a statement....

For those Anthem fans who may have received a Masterwork weapon via loot drop and aren’t happy with the gun’s stat roll, crafting can be used to provide them with a new version of the gun that has another set of randomly generated stats. That said, a Masterwork blueprint is required for crafting, and the blueprint will only unlock for this weapon rarity level once players complete a given challenge related to using that specific firearm....

EA brought Anthem lead writer Cathleen Rootsaert on stage at E3 to discuss Anthem’s story, and she revealed that the game is being built so that BioWare can potentially add new story content for “years to come.” Rootsaert explained that this is because of demand from BioWare fans for more story content after they finish games, and even provided some examples of what this post-launch story content could consist of....

Thanks to Anthem’s Update 1.1.0, BioWare’s action role-playing game’s latest patch lets one access the Forge during missions, Strongholds, and freeplay so as to give them the freedom to utilize any of their gear at any point beyond the walls of Fort Tarsis. Prior to today’s update, switching gear out for a given Javelin suit required players to go all the way back to Fort Tarsis or the Launch Bay before heading out into the game’s world....

According to a rundown of the package provided by Microsoft, the Anthem Xbox One S bundle will not only include a full-game download of Anthem’s Legion of Dawn Edition, but also a 1-month Xbox Live Gold subscription and a 1-month Xbox Game Pass trial. Not to mention, the system’s hard drive’s storage size will be 1 TB. Those enticed by the offer would do well to know that the manufacturer’s suggested retail price will be $299....

While admitting that the Brazilian is the greatest to ever compete at 185 lb purely based on his accolades, Smith considers Adesanya to be the more skilled fighter. During his recent appearance on Michael Bisping’s Believe You Me podcast, Smith shared his thoughts on who is the greatest middleweight of all time: Bisping was shocked by Smith’s claims and quickly jumped to the Brazilian’s defense, shining a light on his accomplishments in the sport....

Decades-old fetal cell lines are already used to make a number of common vaccines, including against chickenpox, shingles, Hepatitis A and Rubella. A cell line is the term used to describe a culture of animal cells, in this case taken from fetuses, that can be cultivated repeatedly in a lab. The relatively common technique sees viruses grown in the cells, as the bugs aren’t alive and need a host to replicate....

The incident, which was captured on cell phone camera by a female bystander and subsequently shared on Instagram by @bellikemike, depicts the man departing the store in disgrace, according to The Daily Dot. When an employee holds the door for him, he begins to berate her—first for her profession and then, apparently, for her race or nationality. “That’s all you do, you work at Jamba Juice,” he says before snapping, “Go back to your country!...

During his media conference at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, Colbert addressed the ongoing rumours involving the disgruntled All-Pro wide receiver, who recently requested a trade from the team that drafted him in 2010. The GM had said last week that three teams reached out regarding a possible trade for Brown, though more have emerged since then. “Interest has grown,” he said on Wednesday. Colbert confirmed the Steelers “haven’t eliminated anybody” as a possible trade partner, adding that the team would require premium compensation to trade him within the AFC North....

Tampa Bay released Brown on Thursday, finally putting an end to his time with the Buccaneers. The reigning Super Bowl champions decided to cut the wide receiver after he took off his jersey, pads and shirt during Sunday’s win over the Jets and left the field. The Brown drama has only gotten crazier since then as he has taken aim at members of the team, including Tom Brady and head coach Bruce Arians, and claimed the team ignored his ankle injury and asked him to play through it....

The former Juventus boss returned to club management at Stamford Bridge after calling time on a two-year stint in charge of his country – which culminated at Euro 2016. A mixed start to life in the Premier League raised early questions as to his ability to achieve success in English football, but back-to-back successes against Hull City and Leicester – which have delivered successive clean sheets – have Chelsea back in the groove and four points adrift of table-topping Arsenal....

Chelsea play Werder Bremen before the Premier League season kicks off against West Ham on 16th August at Stamford Bridge. Antonio Conte is expected to arrive at a conclusion on clearing out players after their last friendly on 7th August in Germany. Also Read: Chelsea Transfer rumour: Chelsea to offer £65m + Loic Remy in exchange for Lukaku In a conversation with the Chelsea website after the Milan win, Conte seems to have a clear idea of the squad he would like to carry into a season that wouldn’t involve any European football....

To address the shortage, the Colts have signed free-agent cornerback Antonio Cromartie, the team announced Monday. With Davis expected to miss at least the first month of the 2016 season with ligament damage in his right ankle, the Colts’ starting cornerbacks will be Cromartie and Patrick Robinson, with Darius Butler covering the slot. Colts coach Chuck Pagano referred to the lack of depth as “scary” Monday afternoon before the team signed Cromartie....

When holes were drilled into Cecropia tree trunks, the ants emerged from their homes to patch up the wounds, significantly reducing the size of the holes within 2 1/2 hours and leaving them completely healed within 24 hours. Details of this newly discovered behavior were published in the Journal of Hymenoptera Research. Azteca ants and Cecropia trees are known to have a symbiotic relationship, with the ants using the trees as their homes....