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That was Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill’s observation following an opening round Friday that featured an international theme and numerous twists. Selected by New Jersey, center Jack Hughes became the eighth American chosen No. 1, and first since Auston Matthews was selected by Toronto in 2016. Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman began putting his stamp on Detroit by selecting German defenseman Moritz Seider. The U.S. matched Canada with 11 picks apiece....

Harris, the owner of the Philadelphia 76ers and his group received approval from the NHL's Board of Governors on Wednesday, according to Tom Gulitti of the Bergen Record. A news conference will be held Thursday at 11 a.m., according to Gulitti. Harris’ group will pay over $320 million for the team and the operating rights to the Prudential Center, according to Gulitti. On Tuesday night, Gulitti reported that sale was expected to close by Thursday....

Seeing the reaction to Fowler’s decision, a news item buoyed by the calm quiet of baseball in February, one might assume a contract dispute has resulted in Orioles loss and Cubs gain. But Fowler, ultimately, has more power in swinging his allegiance than he does in swinging his bat — or swinging either team’s season, for that matter. MORE: Candidates to become baseball’s next star | Key players on new teams...

That just happened to Maryland’s Dez Wells. The Terps’ shooting guard found a picture of himself from a few years ago (from his time at Xavier) in an anatomy book on the front page of a chapter entitled “Qualitative biomechanical analysis to improve training.” Doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue, now does it? Anyway, the 6-5, 215-pound senior hash-tagged his tweet “Show me the money.”

The DFB’s German Student National Football Team are heading to India from January 4 to 12, 2016 for a four city tour in which they will visit Delhi, Aizawl, Kolkata and Bangalore. Apart from visiting social projects and youth teams, the core content of this visit are two friendly matches against local Indian opponents, on January 6 it is against a Mizoram XI in Aizawl and then against Ozone FC Bengaluru on January 11....

Sources said the x-ray reports suggested a crack, but there was no official confirmation from the team management. Dhawan got out for 17 adjudged leg before wicket to Boult leaving India tottering at 34/3 in the 11th over. Upon returning to the dressing room, the team doctor advised him for a check-up as the Delhi southpaw was complaining of pain, it was learnt. “He was at the hospital for five minutes roughly....

Ferrari‘s Fernando Alonso won the race from Lotus’s Kimi Raikkonen and Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes who finished second and third, respectively. Di Resta, who started in 11th, bags four points from his finish and is 10th with eight points in the drivers’ standings. However, teammate Adrian Sutil suffered an accident when Sauber rookie Esteban Gutierrez crashed into the back of the Force India driver on the back straight on Lap 4, damaging the rear wing of Sutil....

Considering the Diablo 4 classes that have been revealed thus far and the fact that the Necromancer already saw an updated outing in Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls, it seems unlikely that the Necromancer will see a reprisal in Diablo 4. So, those looking to wake the dead in high definition will want to seize the chance in Diablo 2: Resurrected. While Reaper of Souls provided a satisfying modernization of the necromancer,in terms of thematic and mechanical synergy, Blizzard’s take on the character circa 2000 remains one of the best executions of the archetype in ARPGs to date....

While not much has been revealed about the story of Diablo 4 so far, it will involve Lilith. The daughter of Mephisto, Lilith is an unusual demon who opposes the Great Conflict. She’ll almost certainly be appearing as a boss, along with plenty of other demons, undead, and monsters. The Diablo lore has plenty of bosses to pick from, but there are some forgotten villains who deserve to make a comeback....

Naturally, they said the Lions would win, and Martin alleged he'd kick the winning punt. Unfortunately your browser does not support IFrames. [via TMZ]

This shouldn’t be a shock. Electric cars are coming at us fast. But recall that less than two years ago, then-President Donald Trump tried to slow this necessary transition. He demanded that carmakers reject California’s tighter carbon-emissions standards—rules that would have helped Detroit move more quickly toward the clean energy vehicles the world was demanding. GM sided with him, while Ford, Honda, Volkswagen and BMW were happy to work with California....

The competition saw participants from 15 countries including US, France, Germany, Singapore, Armenia and New Zealand, apart from the host nation. The cyclists participated under two categories-International (Elite men) and National (Elite men). The 20-kilometre race ran through the high hills of Pancharakally near the river Kabani. The track was situated at an altitude of 3000 feet with beautiful tea estates along the way. Hero Action Team was represented at this international competition by two of its top players -Devender Thakur and Shiven Sharma....

A healthcare provider can usually diagnose a deviated septum upon examination. If severe enough, you may be offered a surgery called a septoplasty to straighten out the septum. Deviated Septum Symptoms Difficulty breathing is usually the first and most noticeable symptom of a deviated septum. Other common symptoms include : Nasal congestion and stuffiness Nosebleeds Frequent sinus infections Post-nasal drip Trouble sleeping Sleep apnea Due to the normal aging process of the cartilage within the nose, a deviated septum may worsen over time....

Hester, who made his name as a kick returner with the Bears, missed the first 11 games of the 2015 season with a toe injury and wasn’t used on offense upon his return. In his first season with Atlanta in 2014, Hester recorded 1,872 total yards (1,368 return, 504 receiving) and was named to the Pro Bowl. MORE: NFL training camp brings end to offseason drama Earlier this year, he told ESPN he expected a release....

Bryant has been out since leaving Dallas’ Week 1 game, also against the Giants, with a broken foot. He underwent surgery Sept. 14 to repair the damage and was given a four-to-six-week recovery timeline.MORE: Photos of the Cowboys cheerleaders | Week 7 WR fantasy rankings Now five weeks removed from the surgery, Bryant will test his foot Wednesday to see if he can make cuts and lateral movements. If things go well, he will be in line to start Sunday....

Entering the bye week on a high note, the star wide receiver plans to return from a three-game absence in Week 8 when the Cowboys host the Philadelphia Eagles. “(You) don’t have to ask me anymore: I’m good … playing against Philly,” Bryant declared to NFL Network while coming off the field Sunday following Dallas’ most convincing win yet — a wire-to-wire 30-16 decision over the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field....

TRY DRAFTKINGS: FREE entry to $50K contest with first deposit! Point Guard Marcus Smart, Celtics ($4,600). This is a great spot for Marcus Smart. He will be facing a 76ers team that has the seventh-worst defense against the point guard position. In addition, Smart has recently been inserted into the starting lineup and has seen an uptick in minutes. More minutes equals more opportunity for points. Fire up Smart and save salary for superstars at other positions....

“It was my recommendation to visit El Paso,” Mayorkas told CBS on Monday. “El Paso is actually one of the busiest of the nine sectors across the southwest border and it also provides the opportunity to see the full expanse of our work.” “Not only [is there] a central processing center, where we encounter migrants, bring them to shelter for transfer to Health and Human Services, but we also were able to visit the port, where we propel lawful trade and travel through that port of entry,” Mayorkas said....

Reed will have sponsorship from Lilly through the American Diabetes Association Drive to Stop Diabetes campaign. He will drive the No. 16 car. Reed had three Nationwide Series starts heading into the race Friday night at Charlotte. He finished ninth in the Richmond race in September driving for Roush. Reed uses a sensor attached to his stomach to monitor his glucose levels during a race. He is expected to be the only Type 1 diabetic to compete full time in a NASCAR national series....

The Diablo franchise has thrived largely on three pillars that will need to be upheld to satisfy both fans and critics: story, gameplay, and the community. If Diablo 4 is going to live up to the expectation of its fans, there are important aspects to each of these pillars the game must do its best to exemplify. RELATED: Diablo 4: 10 Things Fan Don’t Know about Lilith The Diablo Story Diablo 4 is the next chapter in a very expansive story and the first foray into the world of Sanctuary since Diablo 3 was released in 2012....