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MOSCOW (Reuters) - The International Olympic Committee and anti-doping authorities are to blame for a Russian doping scandal that tarnished the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Mutko said on Thursday. The IOC and the World Anti-Doping Authority (WADA) failed to supervise drug tests properly and Russia is innocent of any doping and should not be held responsible for what happened, Mutko said. Ten Russian Olympians, six cross-country skiers and four skeleton athletes were banned for life from the Olympics by the IOC this month for violating anti-doping rules at Sochi....

In a viral Reddit post published on r/antiwork, Redditor u/Personal-Pound-2260 posted a photo of the gift, which consisted of an assortment of items tucked into a small plastic bag. Titled, “Feeling the #appreciation my employer is showing to our dwindling, overworked nursing staff,” the viral post has received nearly 16,000 votes and 1,900 comments. Included within the photographed plastic bag are seven items, as well as a scrap of paper boasting a handful of quasi-inspirational messages....

The woman, who goes by u/basketsoftough on Reddit, received more than 14,600 votes and 1,570 comments since posting about her situation in the popular “Am I The A**hole” subreddit on Sunday. In the post, she explained that when she was 18, she was in an accident that caused a traumatic brain injury (TBI). She said the TBI resulted in hearing loss in both ears leaving her Deaf and she did not qualify for cochlear implants....

In an explosive Reddit post, u/Mother_Put_1042 explained that her eldest daughter, Brooke, had passed away when she was just five years old and that, in the years since Brooke’s death, she had honored the memory of her deceased daughter at every holiday celebration and family event. “I was blessed with three beautiful children and unfortunately, my eldest, Brooke, passed away when she was 5 years old. It rocked my world and I know I haven’t been the same since,” she wrote....

“If you were Chris, what would be the first joke you’d tell, assuming you’d want to acknowledge Will Smith’s slap?” a user asked in the popular AskReddit subreddit. The post has over 47,000 votes and more than 5,000 comments with an array of responses. The question posted on Reddit comes ahead of Rock’s show on the evening of Wednesday, March 30, at The Wilbur Theater in Boston, Massachusetts. The now-sold-out show will be the comedian’s first time on stage since he was slapped by Smith at the 94th Academy Awards after making a joke about Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith....

In a post published on Reddit’s r/AmITheA**hole, an anonymous Redditor recounted their experience with a waitress she accused of flirting with her husband and detailed the unexpected aftermath of a nasty online review she left as a result. Titled “AITA for leaving a bad review on a diner and ruining the waitress’ life just because she was ‘complementing’ my husband’s eyes?,” the viral post has received 11,400 votes and more than 3,100 comments in just 12 hours....

Sonya Minnis from Brooklyn, NY—who uses the TikTok handle thethriftymama—shared the video on Thursday of the hilarious moment she stumbled upon the rogue kitty at a thrift store in Brooklyn, New York. The video has since had over 540,000 views and more than 140,000 likes. The caption read: “I legit was about to pick it up,” and in the video, Minnis explained the incident in a voice-over. She said: “Today I’m at the thrift store minding my business when I saw this vintage fur hat....

It’s common knowledge that money can be a source of stress in romantic relationships. “Money is the number one thing couples fight about, especially early on,” explained clinical psychologist and Certified Financial Planner Dr. Brad Klontz, in a recent episode of Real Simple’s Money Confidential podcast. “If you’re getting married your financial life is intertwined,” he added. According to Dr. Klontz, the financial debates that arise for couples aren’t always as simple as whether to combine funds or keep them separate—rather, he explained, these are complex conflicts that require honest and involved conversations....

Q: What do you think of the Sexy Star-Rosemary incident from TripleMania? A: I’ve seen the video and we’ve gotten an outpour of support we’ve seen from everyone all over different promotions. Everyone is getting on the same page as to what Sexy Star did to Rosemary – just being completely unprofessional. It was completely uncalled for and is against everything we stand for as a sport. You just don’t do that....

This expansion to Neverwinter is called The Soul Keeper, and it focuses in on a mystery involving disappearing souls, resurrected heroes, and undead threatening the Iliyanbruen elves. As with other expansions to Neverwinter, it ties into the evolving story of the main game, and adds new types of content for players to explore. Of course, no one can explain it better than the game’s own creators. This interview was edited for clarity and brevity....

City based loyalties, as we have observed over the 8 seasons of the aforementioned or in a season each of the ISL or PKL seldom act as a hindrance for athletes being brought and drafted in to other teams. One can’t however deny the appeal which persists with cheering for a local boy representing the city that he has been born and brought up in. Owners, thus, insist on having a few natives in the squad and the kabaddi franchisee from Delhi is no different....

The conference call began with an introduction to Tony Marrero, a survivor from the tragic Pulse Nightclub shootout in Orlando. Sportskeeda Wrestling asked him about Samoa Joe and AJ Styles making waves at the top spot in WWE. Jarrett: Personally I couldn’t be happier for Joe, AJ, Bobby Roode, Eric Young, for those guys. In one sense, we were definitely promoting the right guys. They’ve got on, obviously, on a grander and bigger stage....

The 2017 Spanish Grand Prix was epic. Lewis Hamilton won a race he had almost lost. As for Sebastian Vettel, he managed a perfect start, a super overtake of Valtteri Bottas, a valiant defence from Hamilton only to finish 2nd. Why did Ferrari choose to not pit Vettel in the last 12-15 laps and set him a target to chase Hamilton? This question will remain unanswered. 3-into-1 has always entertained in Formula 1, but in the Verstappen-Raikkonen-Bottas sandwich, should the FIA have penalised Verstappen & Raikkonen for unsafe rejoining of the track?...

A.J. Ramos is the most likely candidate, but Redmond suggested that Miami will mix and match in the ninth inning going forward. Lefty Mike Dunn and righty Bryan Morris are also possibilities, but Ramos has pitched significantly better than both this year and has closing experience in the minors. While Dunn might see some saves based on matchups, it seems unlikely that Morris would ever be the preferred option over Ramos....

RELATED: Horror Games Set in Unusual Locations Inside The Backrooms is just one of a handful of indie horror games based on the concept of the Backrooms. Since the game’s release, it’s quickly become one of the most popular games based on the Backrooms. With four-player co-op and decent graphics (given the game is still in early access), Inside The Backrooms also sheds its own spotlight on some of the chilling entities that are rumored to stalk those unfortunate enough to be trapped in the Backrooms....

What I Saw … A preseason filled with high totals set and low points scored. The average total line was 41.2, almost 2 points higher than the 39.5 set in 2013, and 5 points higher than the average preseason total set from 2006 through 2013 (36.3). And we saw an average of 40 points-per-game scored, slightly down from 2013 and exactly the same as 2012. This resulted in 43 UNDERs and 22 OVERs, or 66 percent UNDERs!...

The Walmart in Worcester, Massachusetts, has been issued a cease and desist order by the city after a total of 23 employees tested positive for COVID-19. An inspection by City of Worcester Division of Public Health officials on April 28 found that no members of staff or customers were wearing protective equipment such as masks or gloves. On April 17, Walmart announced it requires all its staff members to wear masks or other face coverings at work following a spike of cases in areas such as New Orleans....

Nikki Phillippi, a lifestyle blogger based in Nashville, Tennessee, broke the news of her dog Bowser McTrowsen’s sudden death on her social media platforms on Monday with her husband Dan. While they claimed they were “forced” into the decision of putting their dog of nearly 10 years down, fans across social media blasted the couple for not finding an alternative solution that kept the dog alive. Nikki initially posted the news to Instagram, blaming the decision on the dog’s “aggressive side that reared [its] ugly head a few times throughout the years....

Omnisport understands Inter will pay €80million (£73m) to make the Belgium striker their record signing. Lukaku arrived at Milan Malpensa Airport during the early hours of Thursday morning and was enthusiastically greeted by around 500 Inter fans. Inter boss Antonio Conte tried to sign Lukaku during his time in charge of Chelsea, only for United to get their man as they paid Everton £75m in July 2017. Lukaku scored 16 Premier League goals in his first season at Old Trafford but his form dwindled as Jose Mourinho’s troubled reign came to an end last time around....

Italy international Sensi was substituted before half-time during Sunday’s 2-1 home defeat to Juventus – a result that saw Antonio Conte’s side lose their 100 per cent record in Serie A and top spot to the champions. A statement released by Inter on Tuesday read: “Stefano Sensi underwent medical tests this morning at the Humanitas Research Hospital in Rozzano. “The results showed an elongation of the adductors in his right thigh....