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Kvapil, 37, faced misdemeanor charges of false imprisonment and assault after an Oct. 8 incident at his home. Under the prosecution agreement, the charges against him eventually will be dropped. MORE: New Chase could lead to more wrecks | NASCAR officials under pressure | Bowyer contract Kvapil, who drove for BK Racing last season but does not have a ride yet for 2014, appeared Thursday in North Carolina District Court in Iredell County....

Chondromalacia patella is often referred to as runner’s knee since the condition is common among runners and other active individuals who endure repetitive stress to the knee joint. Injury to the knee, overuse of the knee joint, and muscle imbalances or malalignment of the knee commonly lead to the development of chondromalacia patella. Treatment for chondromalacia patella includes strengthening the supporting muscles around the knee and hip joints without increasing pressure on the kneecap....

Certain positions are better suited for sex if dealing with spinal conditions like a herniated disc, facet joint pain, spinal arthritis, and sacroiliac joint pain. Moreover, it is possible to have sex while protecting your back from injury and pain following spinal surgery. This article describes some best positions for sex when faced with these common spinal and lower back problems. Sexual Positions for Disc-Related Back Pain Disc problems such as a herniated disc can be irritated by excessive spinal flexion movements....

On Thursday the comedian, 38, released a video on Twitter to announce that his “time is up” on the Comedy Central program, after initially announcing the news at a taping of The Daily Show that same night. Noah has hosted the satirical news show for seven years, after taking over from Jon Stewart in 2015. In the video, released on The Daily Show’s Twitter feed, Noah said his time as host has been “absolutely amazing” and thanked his team, the network and his co-workers....

In case you didn’t know… Tanguay Ndombele has been a man in high demand after being widely touted to be moving out of the French club by the end of the transfer window. The midfielder had been rumoured to have been on the transfer wishlist of many of the big names in Europe. The 22-year-old French international has been one of the stars for the Lyon side that finished third twice in the past two seasons in the Ligue 1....

Astori was found dead in his hotel room at the age of 31 on Sunday, hours before Fiorentina were scheduled to play away to Udinese. Udine’s public prosecutor has attributed the player’s death to natural causes, with an autopsy indicating heart problems were to blame. The unexpected loss of the popular figure has plunged Italian football into mourning, with all of last Sunday’s Serie A matches postponed after the tragic news emerged....

A scathing independent review into the ball-tampering scandal released last month revealed a bullying culture within the sport and criticised cricketers for “playing the mongrel” against opponents. In response, the team produced a so-called Players’ Pact, urging Australians to “compete with us, smile with us, fight with us, dream with us”. Test captain Tim Paine has also spoken of shaking opponents’ hands before a series and respecting the umpires, in stark contrast to the Australians’ previous conduct....

Chinese Super League clubs have made a number of high-profile recent signings recently, with Shanghai SIPG buying Brazil midfielder Oscar from Chelsea for 60 million euros ($64.46 million). Their rivals Shanghai Shenhua signed Argentine striker Carlos Tevez for a reported 84 million euros, but Toure said money was not everything to him. “Do you play football because you love football or do you play because you want to make money?...

Toure, 34, will leave City at the end of the season after eight campaigns – including three Premier League titles and an FA Cup success – at the club. But instead of opting for a lucrative deal abroad, the 101-time Ivory Coast international said his preference was to stay in England. “Of course, I want to stay in England,” Toure told UK newspapers. “I have maybe one or two years more to play....

But a source close to the process told Sporting News that no such decision has been made yet, especially with the Wildcats heading into the Final Four. Increasingly, general managers and talent evaluators around the league feel that Calipari will be proven wrong, and that both Harrisons will join the line of one-and-done players at Kentucky, jumping into the first round of this coming draft. “I think the tournament has helped those two as much as anyone,” one general manager told Sporting News....

Scientists discovered traces of carbon—the element on which life on Earth is based—that appear to have come from the Cambrian Explosion. The Cambrian Explosion was an unparalleled burst of evolution over 540 million years ago, during which point most major groups of animals appeared on Earth. Before the Cambrian Explosion, life on Earth was simple and mostly single-cell or smaller multicell creatures. Afterward, new and more complex kinds of life emerged....

In a Foot Locker commercial for the new line of Adidas shoes, the retired player shows he’s still young at heart. The 35-year-old isn’t considered old in most circles, but when compared to a 24-year-old Damian Lillard there’s no comparison. The look Lillard gives McGrady when he mentions he’s a “young guy” is priceless. MORE: Cory Jefferson worst airball ever | Lakers getting calls for Jordan Hill | Warriors keep winning...

Chapman, though, is a better fit for the Blue Jays, and the front office’s trade for the Gold Glove third baseman just might make Toronto the best team in the AL East. Here’s the thing: Freeman’s bat would have been a nice addition to an already outstanding lineup, no doubt. But adding Freeman to play first base — that’s where he would have been, rest assured — would have meant that the Jays would have had to move Vlad Guerrero Jr....

Tradjenta stimulates the production and release of insulin in the body. Insulin is an important hormone that helps cells absorb glucose (blood sugar) for energy. Problems with insulin production can lower blood sugar levels. Tradjenta also decreases glucagon, another hormone that counteracts insulin by increasing glucose levels. What Is Tradjenta Used For? The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Tradjenta to be used along with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes....

Young scored 36 points and dished out nine assists to lead Atlanta to a 103-89 victory. The game was close for a majority of the evening, but Young helped to close out New York by making some late buckets and helping the Hawks outscore the Knicks 22-15 in what turned out to be a decisive third quarter. And as the Hawks eliminated the Knicks from the NBA playoffs, Young spent most of the night taunting the Madison Square Garden crowd....

Players Conventional Wisdom Clinton (left-right arrow) Manages so far to avoid blame for shutdown chaos. But the luck stops here. Dole (left-right arrow) Common sense makes him look like grown-up. But maturity a minus to GOP wing nuts. Gingrich (down arrow) Zookeeper Newt getting eaten by his own animals. Paging Siegfried and Roy. Freshmen (left-right arrow) Old CW: Shut up and learn the ropes. New Freshmen CW: Make noose and hang Speaker....

In the video, LEO mentioned feeling extreme pressure and burden, adding that he was worried about his future. He was in the pre-debut team from the beginning, and a sudden reveal of his departure citing mental health has concerned K-pop fans. Part of the skepticism arose from the recent malicious comments and threats that were made towards LEO, regarding his controversy about misogynistic lyrics. Fans wondered whether the trainee experienced a tough time deciding if HYBE would be able to protect him, since the same company was criticized for its alleged lack of protection of the ex-LE SSERAFIM member, Kim Garam....

Bale’s future at Madrid appears uncertain as he is no longer a guaranteed starter under Zinedine Zidane and he has long been linked with a move to Manchester United. However, Chelsea could also be tempted to make an approach for Bale, if Madrid follow up their interest in Blues duo Thibaut Courtois and Eden Hazard. Paris Saint-Germain is also a potential destination for Bale, should Madrid bid for Neymar, but a move to China has been ruled out by the former Tottenham winger....

The Blancos are set to make major changes this off-season and have identified the Egypt international as one of their top targets as he enjoys a stellar campaign in England. The report states Madrid will offer Salah a massive contract worth €25m per season to further entice the 25-year-old. Arsenal and United consider Sokratis move Arsenal and Manchester United are mulling over a summer move for Borussia Dortmund defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos, reports Gazzetta dello Sport....