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This was heralded in a White House statement as “delivering direct relief to the American people, rescuing the American economy, and starting to beat the virus.” Benefits include a $300 weekly top-up to traditional benefits, additional weeks of benefits for the long-term unemployed and a program tailored for “gig economy” workers who traditionally miss out on regular unemployment benefits. But although publicized as a temporary measure, President Joe Biden’s administration has dropped a heavy hint it plans to extend the $300 extended unemployment payments program, which has just a fortnight left to run....

Throughout the course of this series, there had been several individual performances that had helped the Australians impose complete dominance over New Zealand. Be it Labuschagne’s swashbuckling hundreds, Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc’s timely strikes, Travis Head’s hardworking century or the useful contributions from skipper Tim Paine and Steve Smith, the Australians have had gained ascendancy in all the aspects of the game. Also see – BPL Most Runs...

Quarterback Burrow, the favourite to be selected first overall in the 2020 NFL Draft, inspired LSU to a 42-25 win over defending champions Clemson at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans. The Heisman Trophy winner threw for 463 yards and five touchdown passes, breaking the record for touchdown throws in a single season with 60. Afterwards Burrow, who transferred to LSU from Ohio State in 2018, spoke of his delight at delivering a title for LSU in Louisiana....

Manchin told CNN that he was “concerned” about language targeting fossil fuels shortly after attending a meeting discussing the plan with fellow Democrats on Wednesday. The moderate Democrat from coal-producing West Virginia, who has frequently been accused of obstructionism by progressives in his party, took issue with “the climate portion” of the $3.5 billion proposal. “If they’re eliminating fossils, and I’m finding out there’s a lot of language in places they’re eliminating fossils, which is very, very disturbing, because if you’re sticking your head in the sand, and saying that fossil [fuel] has to be eliminated in America, and they want to get rid of it, and thinking that’s going to clean up the global climate, it won’t clean it up all,” Manchin said....

Biden and the White House unveiled the $2 trillion American Jobs Plan last week, touting the need to build the nation’s crumbling infrastructure, restore manufacturing and create good paying jobs in order for the U.S. to continue to be a leader in innovation and stand up to China’s growing influence around the world. But Republicans quickly expressed opposition to the proposal, taking particular issue with the president’s suggestion that the top corporate tax rate should be raised from 21 percent to 28 percent in order to cover the cost of the package....

The footage of Manchin with the Apple product posted on Twitter via The Recount has been viewed over 390,000 times as of Wednesday afternoon. Manchin’s action happened as Zelensky was speaking to Congress virtually. Twitter users expressed their criticism in response to the video showing the senator on the electronic device. Steven DeKnight, writer of Pacific Rim: Uprising and producer of the Starz series Spartacus, blasted the lawmaker: “Hey, @Sen_JoeManchin....

Pavelski, who had remained mostly unseen to the public since suffering a serious head injury in Game 7 of San Jose’s first-round series with Vegas, was shown standing outside the tunnel waving a towel to excite the home crowd late in the third period of the Sharks’ 2-1 victory over the Avalanche in Game 5 of their second-round series. Pavelski made his appearance shortly after Tomas Hertl scored the eventual game-winning goal....

Meanwhile, Joe Rogan is a former UFC commentator and avid martial arts fanatic. He has spent multiple years acting as a host and commentator for the UFC and has also been a solid fixture in the MMA community. He has also appeared in three different UFC video games, even becoming a playable character in EA Sports UFC 2 and EA Sports UFC 3. RELATED: Team Ninja Confirms Dead or Alive Reboot...

“Any general manager that would make a deal for Tony Romo shouldn’t keep their job as general manager,” Theismann said on Bleacher Report Radio. “It’s a bad business decision, plus what offensive line is going to be the same one he has in Dallas? “I think Tony Romo stays a Dallas Cowboy. He’s got a $24 million cap, you negotiate that down to a number that’s palatable for the team....

Redskins legend Joe Theismann took his turn thrusting himself in the line of scrutiny Thursday when he joined Fox News to discuss the Redskins debate. MORE: “Redskins” protests in photos | COLLINS: Blackhawks don’t deserve a pass Asked if in the event the team’s name is changed, if historical monuments (such as Theismann’s Hall of Fame plaque) bearing the team’s name or logo should be changed along with it, Theismann decided to merge the topic with another hot-button issue....

His wish was granted in February as he was traded to the Brooklyn Nets in a deal centered around James Harden. Even though Simmons didn’t play when the Nets visited Wells Fargo Center in March, 76ers fans showed how thrilled they were to be rid of the 25-year-old guard by greeting him with a chorus of boos. NBA LEAGUE PASS: Sign up to unlock live out-of-market games (7-day free trial)...

The promising 76ers big man and Rookie of the Year candidate, who has missed the last 13 games with a left knee injury, is now out indefinitely, according to Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer. MORE: NBA trade dealine winners and losers Pompey also reports that Embiid will have an MRI today. The Embiid news comes just days after the 76ers announced that rookie forward Ben Simmons will miss the enitre season while recovering from a broken foot....

Hid doubts were soon cleared by his bowling performance in his second first-class match when he got 6 Tasmanian batsmen out. Paris came into the picture when he took 13 wickets in the 2014-15 season for WA in Matadors BBQs One-Days. He couldn’t play the final of the tournament due to a torn quadriceps muscle and was out the whole summer and further with fractures in his foot, his first class debut was delayed....

In an upcoming interview on “In Depth with Graham Bensinger,” Calipari reveals some of his stranger beliefs. SN EXCLUSIVE: John Calipari all-access He admitted he will not start a player if they got a game-day haircut and for a while he would only eat fast-food chili. He even collects bobby pins he finds randomly because he believes they are a sign of good luck. “I have bobby pins everywhere,” he said....

Speaking to Sports Illustrated to promote his partnership with the FitOps Foundation, Cena revealed that he was not aware of Orton’s challenge but admitted that he is “very eager” to return to in-ring action with WWE. Regarding his status for WrestleMania 36, which will take place at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on April 5, 2020, Cena reassured fans that he will be at the event, as he never wants to miss WWE’s biggest show of the year....

Fox was resting at his offseason home in Charlotte, interim coach Jack Del Rio said after the Broncos' Friday practice. Fox had his aortic value replaced on Monday. In a statement released by the team, Fox thanked his doctors, family, friends and fans. He said his recovery is progressing well: "I'm feeling better and stronger each day." He'll stay in Charlotte to begin his cardiovascular rehabilitation. The Broncos (7-1) play the San Diego Chargers (4-4) on Sunday....

Isner, who is 6-10, faces Israel’s Dudi Sela, who is 5-9, for the championship. Sela won his match after a 79 mph second serve. Isner often tops 140 mph. Isner won 94 percent of his first service points in 97 minutes on court. He also won two break points against his practice partner. “It was not easy conditions at all in the heat today,” Isner said. “I thought I played pretty well....

Lydon, 64, has long been associated with anarchist views and he’s managed to get people talking again. A tweet showing the “God Save the Queen” singer wearing a pro-Donald Trump ‘Make America Great Again’ T-shirt has gone viral on Twitter this week, with one former fan decrying his idol’s political views. The tweet, which has been liked more than 18,000 times reads: “10 year old me is absolutely gutted that this is what his hero turned into....

“This has been like pouring cold water on the family and on his defense team. Nobody expected it. He had not said goodbye,” Villalba told the AP. McAfee’s death came as a surprise to his wife and other relatives, according to Villalba. The lawyer, who has called the death a suicide, said he would get “to the bottom” of what happened. For more reporting from the Associated Press, see below:...