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Hollande was at France’s national soccer stadium when a suicide bomber started the first in a series of attacks across Paris by blowing himself up at the stadium gates. The Associated Press reported that Hollande also testified that French officials knew that France could be a target and extremists were entering the country disguised as refugees. “But we did not know where, when, or how they would strike us,” he said....

Huskies coach Chris Petersen named the former Bulldogs quarterback as the team’s starter on Friday, according to a report from Seattle radio station 950 KJR. Eason, a native of Lake Stevens, Wash., will take over the Huskies’ new-look offense. The 6-6, 227-pound redshirt junior spent his first two collegiate seasons under Kirby Smart at Georgia before transferring back to the Pacific Northwest. MORE: College football top 25 rankings: Clemson tops Alabama, Georgia in AP Poll...

“After four years of reckless Trumpian chaos and division, we believe it is time for a new president and ask that you join us,” the two wrote. “Joe Biden is not a perfect man, but he is a man of humble decency,” they added. “America needs a restored sense of national unity, basic civility and true character in our president.” Both Djou and Edwards were elected to Congress as Republicans....

The Spaniard has endured a difficult time during his loan spell with the Blues and is expected to return to his parent club, Atletico Madrid, this summer. According to Fichajes.net, Valencia are prepared to offer the midfielder the chance to rejuvenate his career. Due to their dire financial situation, the club will likely attempt to sign him on a season-long loan deal. Saul Niguez rose through the youth ranks at Atletico Madrid before making his debut for the club during the 2011-12 season....

Guoan made the announcement on Saturday, with Schmidt due to be unveiled on July 1 after signing a two-and-a-half-year contract. Manolas rips ‘disrespectful’ Bosnia Schmidt, who was sacked by Bundesliga outfit Leverkusen in March after three years in charge, replaces Spaniard Jose Gonzalez. Gonzalez lost his job following back-to-back defeats, which left Guoan seventh in the CSL and 16 points adrift of leaders Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao. “We are delighted to announce that Roger Schmidt has been appointed as head coach of the first team,” Guoan said in a statement....

Eddie “Lefty” Carnett died in Ringling, Okla., with his family surrounding him, the Mariners announced. MORE: Notable sports deaths of 2016 Carnett played for the Braves, White Sox and Indians from 1941 to 1945. He also played for the Seattle Rainiers of the Pacific Coast League, among many other minor league clubs. He was an outfielder, first baseman and pitcher. He was also a player-manager for six seasons in the minor leagues....

Former All-Star and radio broadcaster “Hot” Rod Hundley has died at the age of 80, the Utah Jazz announced. MORE: Durant done for season | O’Neal talks leaving Magic | Love is Bosh all over again The first overall pick in the 1957 NBA Draft out of West Virginia, Hundley played eight seasons with the Minneapolis and Los Angeles Lakers, averaging just over eight points and three rebounds per game....

Law enforcement told NBC they were called to a motel in Los Angeles for a welfare check and when they arrived they found a man who suffered a gunshot wound. They claim the wound is not life-threatening. MORE: Junior Seau through the years | Tony Dorsett discusses battle with CTE In a phone interview with NBC News, Kramer’s former wife Marshawn Kramer said his time in the NFL was the cause of his years of depression....

The Fox host said on Monday he had been informed by a government whistleblower that the NSA had been reading “our electronic communications, our emails and texts,” and that it planned to leak them “in an effort to hurt us.” In response, the NSA outlined its organizational priorities in dismissing Carlson’s claims, saying in a statement that had a “foreign intelligence mission” and that with “limited exceptions” it would never target a U....

According to NJ.com, Maybin, who briefly played for the Yankees before entering the broadcast world, said: He added that Rodon’s stuff will carry him through even poor starts: Adding a special talent to a rotation with a few other exceptional pitchers can be the move a team looks back on after winning a championship. The Yankees would love it if that were the case. Does Carlos Rodon make the Yankees the World Series favorite?...

“They were threats directed at Pakistan but our stance was clear,” Ashraf said recently. “But in the governance issue obviously our stance was clear and we could not support anything that went against our interests and our cricket,” he said. Prime Minister of Pakistan, Nawaz Sharif had relieved Ashraf of his duties, this past week for “mishandling Pakistan’s case in the changes brought in the ICC” and has since been replaced by Najam Sethi....

Jack Strain, who served as St. Tammany Parish sheriff for two decades, was charged with eight counts of sex crimes in 2019 against juvenile boys. He was found guilty on November 8 after the jury heard from five victims, whom Strain abused when they were children. Strain did not testify. “You hurt me in so many ways,” one accuser said. “You are a monster and a predator.” Another victim called Strain a coward....

Carton was convicted in November of conspiracy, wire fraud and securities fraud. The 50-year-old Manhattan resident blamed his crime on a gambling addiction he said grew from his effort to cope with childhood sexual abuse. Carton was Esiason’s on-air partner for years on WFAN’s “Boomer and Carton” show. Carton left the show after his 2017 arrest. Prosecutors say Carton lied to solicit nearly $7 million from investors for a ticket resale business....

According to ESPN, which cited unidentified league sources, the veteran tight end is contemplating a return to the NFL for his 16th season. Watson and his wife, Kirsten, are expecting twins that could be born as early as next week. The report noted he might be open to playing in the league again “under the right situation” after their arrival. Watson, 38, was selected out of Georgia by the Patriots in the first round of the 2004 draft....

Rose Namajunas recently defeated Jessica Andrade by unanimous decision at UFC 251 - getting revenge against the Brazilian who defeated her over a year before that. While it’ll be interesting to see how she fights against one of the best female MMA fighters in the world today, Rose Namajunas sat down and spoke to the UFC about the infamous Conor McGregor ‘dolly’ incident from March 2018. Just for a little context to those who are unaware - Conor McGregor threw a dolly on a bus full of UFC fighters, targeting Khabib Nurmagomedov....

Herman has been charged with resisting law enforcement with a vehicle, battery, and neglect of a dependent which are all “level 6″ felonies and resisting law enforcement, a misdemeanor according to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department. Herman is being held without bond and will be formally charged today according to the sheriff’s department. MORE: UFC Fight Night Good Bad, & Ugly | Jon Jones denies cocaine addiction The police report which was briefly posted on the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Facebook Facebook page, which has since been deleted....

He is a WWE Hall of Famer and legend who is admired by even his peers. One such wrestler who rose to prominence after Austin’s retirement in 2003, was The Animal, Dave Bautista (Batista). The latter wants to be remembered as an actor first, then a retired professional wrestler. The former WWE Champion’s road to reaching a successful acting career involved major struggles initially, and apparently, he almost lost everything....

On tonight’s edition of WWE SmackDown, the unthinkable happened when Adam Pearce won the opportunity to face Roman Reigns for the Universal Title at the 2021 Royal Rumble event. Shinsuke Nakamura delivered one of his career’s greatest performances in a number one contender’s gauntlet match. But Roman Reigns and Jey Uso made sure that Adam Pearce would come out victorious in the end. Following Pearce’s victory, The Iron Sheik posted a tweet addressing him....

Former Diva and WWE Hall of Famer, Sunny, recently tweeted about the status of her autobiography. Sunny started her WWF career in 1994 as one of the 1st WWF Divas. She had her biggest feuds with Marc Mero and Sable but left to fight in the ECW. Sunny also competed in the 25-Diva battle royal for the crown of “Miss WrestleMania”, in 2009. She tweeted: Source: wrestlinginc — Tamara Sytch (@WWEHOFerSunny) June 8, 2013...

Rhyno was forced to compete with his teammate Heath Slater at the command of Baron Corbin who set up the stipulation that the loser of the match will be fired from RAW. After the match, the winner Heath Slater too was made into a referee instead of an in-ring competitor for the brand. However, both men returned to in-ring competition immediately after for a Live Event. In case you didn’t know… Baron Corbin was made the Acting General Manager of RAW after Stephanie McMahon sent Kurt Angle on an indefinite vacation and let the heel take control of RAW....