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“What I’d like to say and what people are missing is that people in every single profession can make a mistake, and that mistake doesn’t mean that an intention to mislead is what occurred,” Mayor Byron Brown said in an interview on CBS This Morning that aired Saturday on the initial reports that came out about the elderly protester, Martin Gugino. Video of Gugino’s interaction with police went viral after the 75-year-old man was seen being pushed by police officers who were enforcing a curfew on June 4....

Lampard wishes he was worth as much as Pogba at 23 Massimiliano Allegri’s men are enjoying another strong season and look destined to at least win their sixth straight Serie A title, as they sit eight points clear of Roma with 11 matches to play. Juve also have one foot in the Coppa Italia final after beating Napoli 3-1 at home in the first leg of the semi-final while they won 2-0 in Portugal against Porto in the Champions League last-16, setting them up nicely for the return match in Turin....

Buffon agreed a one-year deal with the Ligue 1 champions, ending a 17-year stay in Italy with Juventus. Alphonse Areola usurped Kevin Trapp as PSG’s regular goalkeeper last season and Buffon will battle to be the first choice under new coach Thomas Tuchel. “I’ve always been the number one, in Parma, Turin and in the national team,” Buffon said at his unveiling on Monday. “But nobody assured me that I would be number one....

Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon is expected to extend his contract with Juventus till 2016. An Italian daily La Gazzetta dello Sport reported Sunday that the Italy custodian would be signed Thursday at the latest, earning around 4 million euros per year. The 34-year-old joined Juventus from Parma in 2001 and has played in Turin ever since, making 325 appearances for the team and helping them win Serie A titles in 2002, 2003 and 2012 and three Italian Super Cups in the same years....

Saturday’s Serie A home clash with Verona will, therefore, be his last for the Turin giants having helped them win the Scudetto and Coppa Italia this season. It was expected that he would also announce that he is retiring from the game despite some reports linking him with Boca Juniors. But Buffon has revealed he has a series of offers that he is now weighing up, suggesting he may look to continue his playing career elsewhere....

The odd truth is that “memes,” jokes in gaming communities like Twitch or YouTube, running gags from developers, these can only benefit a game’s traction moving into release. Young Horses Games are fully aware and leaning into the comically perplexing world of Bugsnax wholeheartedly. Because of this, fan reaction to the title has been largely positive, as the game’s certainly not taking itself too seriously. Like several indie games, the bizarrely endearing nature of Bugsnax has certainly enjoyed the memes, and can only be good for the game itself....

NFL DRAFT: Selections, analysis, more | Round 1 fantasy analysis For a team that watched Peyton Manning retire and let Brock Osweiler walk to Houston, it’s a strong statement. As of now, Denver GM John Elway and coach Gary Kubiak intend to start Lynch in the season opener against Carolina. It’s a hell of a leap for Lynch, who goes from starting his last college game against Auburn in the Birmingham Bowl to going head-to-head against Cam Newton in a rematch of Super Bowl 50....

But at just 27 in his playing prime, Rodgers-Cromartie hinted there’s a chance he doesn’t play another NFL down after Super Bowl XLVIII. A victory just might be enough to push him into retirement from football and toward other pursuits. MORE: Peyton’s last game? | Untold stories | Super Bowl betting “It has been a long journey and I am weighing my options,” Rodgers-Cromartie said. “I am still a young guy and not a Champ Bailey or a Peyton Manning who have a legacy of going out on top....

Talib was flagged late in the fourth quarter for gouging Allen, but says he was just trying to defend his teammate Von Miller. MORE: Jerry Jones, NFL’s enabler | Manning, once more, leaves Indy on sour note “From my angle, I see (Allen) head-butt Von a little bit,” Talib explained to reporters after the game. “I went over to poke his head, and I think my hand slipped and hit his face....

Both clubs enter the season hoping their defenses can step it up after tough endings to 2014. The Broncos added cornerback Aqib Talib, defensive end DeMarcus Ware and safety T.J. Ward in free agency, while the Colts struck deals with inside linebacker D’Qwell Jackson and defensive lineman Arthur Jones. The Broncos and Colts can score, but can get the stops they need when their offenses can’t carry the day? A total nearing eight touchdowns and extra points suggests there is convincing to be done....

Deepa produced her best effort in her fourth attempt, a 9.67 metre to claim the third spot. Elnaz Darabian of Iran took home the gold and set a new Asian record with her best throw of 10.71m. Fatema Nedham of Bahrain won the silver with 9.87m. The other Indian in the fray, Ekta Bhyan, who had won the gold in the women’s club throw event, finished last in a four-woman field, with a best attempt of 6....

The former CEO has been embroiled in controversy ever since reports of him paying “hush money” to former female employees emerged. The 76-year-old stepped back from his role as CEO and Chairman of the company. A few weeks later, McMahon announced his full-time retirement from WWE. Speaking with Senior Editor Bill Apter in an exclusive interview for Sportskeeda Wrestling, Brawler said that he respected McMahon and was proud to have worked for the man for over 30 years....

According to the U.S. Bureau of Prisons, officers at the Metropolitan Detention Center responded to an incident involving inmate Jamel Floyd at around 10 a.m. on June 2. Floyd, 35, had barricaded himself inside his cell and was breaking his cell window with a metal object. Floyd is said to have become “increasingly disruptive” and had the potential to harm himself and others. Pepper spray was then deployed against the inmate while staff removed him from the cell....

The brother took to popular Subreddit “Am I the A**hole” to share his upset after being shamed by his family in real life. The 44-year-old explained that his younger sister, 36, is marrying her fiance, who she has known for three years. He, however, has been with his girlfriend for almost 11 years and they have lived together for eight. They are also expecting a child together, but haven’t yet shared the news with the family....

A report published on Friday said that Butler recently challenged Brown in a disrespectful way and wants to be utilized differently in the coach’s offensive scheme. Brown dismissed the report before Saturday’s game against the Dallas Mavericks. “I didn’t feel like any of that crossed the line,” Brown said. “He’s vocal. He’s all in and he has opinions, but it’s instigated by me. None of this should surprise anybody. He’s got opinions....

And while the teams worked through fill-in options, word came from the Buccaneers of an expected move. Former starter Josh Freeman was cast off after the team failed to find a trade partner. And naturally, both the Browns and Bills were mentioned as Freeman's future employer. BROWNS LOSE HOYER Not long ago Hoyer was, according to one headline, living a Hollywood dream as starting quarterback for his hometown team. Now, reality proves painful....

This jersey tops it. MORE: Browns ticket prices reach new level of embarrassing A photo posted by Jim (@jimmert444) on Dec 18, 2016 at 6:26am PST At 0-14, the Browns are only two weeks away from going winless on the season and tying the 2008 Lions for worst record in NFL history.

Fernandes joined United from Sporting CP in January and had an immediate galvanising impact on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side The 25-year-old has three goals and as many assists in seven Premier League appearances, with United unbeaten in 14 matches across all competitions and yet to taste defeat with Fernandes in their ranks. Xavier told Stats Perform News his countryman can go on to be remembered alongside the likes of David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo by the Old Trafford faithful....

Well, this year, an injury-plagued one for Bryant, will be the first time we won't see the Lakers star take the court since 1997, which was only his second year in the league. Bryant is now in his 18th NBA season. Over the course of 16 seasons with a Christmas Day game, Bryant has made many memories, with his 2004 matchup with Shaquille O'Neal's Miami Heat sort of setting forth the craze that surrounds the matchups to this day....

Harper was one of six athletes to appear on the cover of this year’s issue. When he knew he was going to a part of it, he decided to make his body look even better than what it already did. In order to do that, he had to employ a strange diet, per the Washington Post. MORE: Harper’s hair, hype and heroics, in photo form | Baseball players’ tattoos...