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Prosecutors in South Florida alleged Thursday that Bellamy, a St. Petersburg resident, and 10 other people conspired to file dozens of false claims under the Payroll Protection Program (PPP), with the group obtaining at least $17.4 million. Bellamy was charged with wire fraud, bank fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud and bank fraud. He was arrested Thursday and brought before a federal magistrate in Florida. MORE: Washington cuts Derrius Guice after arrest...

Thomas broke his silence during a conference call with reporters. “Everybody probably knows nowadays I don’t actually have all that much to say, at least publicly,” Thomas said, per The Associated Press. “Obviously I’ve decided to keep what I’ve been doing with my life and learning to myself at this point, for sure, and probably forever.” The Flint, Mich., native has faded from public view since walking away from the game for good in 2014, but there were rumors in June that he would make an appearance at Boston’s TD Garden during the Bruins-Blues Stanley Cup Final and serve as an honorary fan banner captain....

The attorney, Alison Grinter Allen, tweeted that Reality Winner “is still in custody in the residential reentry process, but we are relieved and hopeful.” “Her release is not a product of the pardon or compassionate release process, but rather the time earned from exemplary behavior while incarcerated,” the statement continued. “Reality is still barred from public statements or appearances, and any inquires can be handled through my office,” the note from Grinter Allen added....

Michael Steele was asked during a Thursday appearance on MSNBC’s The ReidOut about reports that Trump had destroyed classified documents while in office. “Well, first, could you pass the salt?” Steele, an MSNBC political analyst, responded to host Joy Reid. He then placed a piece of paper in his mouth. “Yummy, yummy,” continued Steele. “Pass the salt, please.” “I’m stupid!” he exclaimed. Steele made the remarks in response to reporting in Confidence Man, an upcoming book by New York Times White House correspondent Maggie Haberman, that Trump destroyed documents while in office in violation of the Presidential Records Act....

The former Liverpool, Chelsea, and Atletico Madrid forward follows former Spain teammate Andres Iniesta to Japan. Iniesta signed with Vissel Kobe in May. “I had achieved everything that I had to achieve,” the 34-year-old Torres said at a press conference in Tokyo. “I needed a new challenge and that’s when Japan came onto the stage and Sagan Tosu offered me something beautiful in every sense of the word.” Torres also held discussions with Football Federation Australia and officials of A-League club Sydney FC but opted instead to sign with Sagan....

WWE officially announced that they have signed Aries to NXT, who made his debut at the NXT tapings University of Central Florida, Orlando. NXT GM William Regal announced Aries, who made his way out to the delight of the fans in attendance. Baron Corbin wrecked the debut of Aries by ambushing and attacking him while he was making his way out. Below are the photos from the tapings: This is the statement they issued:...

Police said one adult male suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the incident and was transported to a local hospital. The The shooting happened at 3:14 p.m. Monday in Morgan Hill, California. NBC Bay Area was the first to report the news. The San Jose Police media relations Twitter account identified Velasquez as the suspect on Tuesday in a tweet that included his mugshot, saying, “The motive and circumstances surrounding this incident are still under investigation at this time....

A jury in Nashville found Batey, 22, guilty of aggravated rape, three counts of aggravated sexual battery, facilitation of aggravated rape and two counts of attempted aggravated rape, according to The Tennessean. The panel deliberated for 2 1/2 hours after hearing five days of testimony. MORE: Former Baylor DE accused of sexual assault Batey faces 15 to 25 years in prison for the aggravated rape conviction, according to The Tennessean....

Rey and Dominik Mysterio made history by becoming the first-ever father-son tag team champions in WWE history. The Master of the 619 has had a storied career in pro wrestling, which includes multiple championships and high profile matches. During his recent appearance on Rasslin with Brandon F. Walker, Mysterio shared that he’ll retire once Dominik is ready to take off by himself. Rey Mysterio says WWE veterans Randy Orton and Edge have been advising Dominik Rey Mysterio is inarguably the greatest cruiserweight champion of all time....

An obituary for O’Haire can be found at this link. He died at his home in Spartanburg, South Carolina on Monday. He was 43. A Celebration of Life visitation will be held from 1:00-3:00pm on Saturday, September 13th at his home at 510 Hampton Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29306. 0 votes

On the latest episode of SK Wrestling’s Off the SKript with Dr. Chris Featherstone, the former Head Writer for WWE discussed Rikishi’s very specific gimmick, while on the topic of his appearance in the 2000 Royal Rumble, and how it was likely to be the brain child of Vince McMahon. Here is what Vince Russo had to say on Rikishi’s gimmick in WWE: Vince Russo is, of course, referring to the fact Rikishi would often use his behind as a weapon in the ring, to great effect....

Down North Pizza owner Muhammad Abdul-Hadi is working to make a difference in the area by hiring exclusively formerly incarcerated men and women. “I was into real estate and I had property in this particular area,” Abdul-Hadi told Newsweek. “I wanted to do something for the area.” He said he developed the concept in 2018 and took the time to work through any difficulties that came his way. Through hard work and building a routine, Down North Pizza opened its doors to the public and offered a new opportunity to those formerly incarcerated....

What sets this map apart from other boxfight maps This new 1v1 Arena Boxfight map uses a basic matchmaking algorithm to pair players with opponents of similar skill. This means that, instead of having games where you either lose to a vastly more skillful opponent or beat a player who tragically lacks an understanding of the more complex parts of the competitive game, you will more frequently match against Fortnite players around your skill level and ensure that you have room to develop your technique....

As seen in the image directly below, Fortnite Battle Royale’s feats for Season 6 Week 10 consist of the same amount of challenges as every week, with there being three Free Challenges and four Battle Pass challenges in total. So, without further ado, here’s how to complete each one. Free Challenges Build Structures (0/250) Without a doubt, this is the easiest challenge for Fortnite fans to complete this week. All one needs to do is wield their pickaxe, gather some resources–be it wood, stone, or steel–and build until the task is complete....

GameStop enjoys a certain amount of popularity, even without scandal, for being one of the few brick-and-mortar gaming retailers where players can purchase new games. Many gamers were flocking to GameStop to purchase PS5 and Xbox Series consoles. But now, customers are discovering that there were issues behind the scenes as employees were told to make sales by any means necessary. RELATED: GameStop is Selling an NFT Based on 9/11...

Kwesi Nyantakyi was found guilty of breaking FIFA rules relating to conflicts of interest, bribery and corruption and commission after an investigation by the Ethics Committee of world football’s governing body. “As a consequence, Mr Nyantakyi is banned for life from all football-related activities (administrative, sports or any other) at both national and international level. Additionally, a fine in the amount of CHF 500,000 has been imposed on Mr Nyantakyi,” FIFA said in a statement....

In case you didn’t know… Meulensteen’s highlight in his career is working as a manager for Manchester United’s youth and reserves side for five years from 2001 to 2006. He has also worked in other leagues across Europe and Asia. Meulensteen has managed clubs such as Al-Sadd (Qatar), Al-Ittihad (Qatar), Brondby (Sweden), Fulham (England) and Maccabi Haifa (Israel). Meulensteen’s last managerial job before joining the Socceroos was with Indian Super League (ISL) side Kerala Blasters which ended on a rather bad note after he was sacked by the Blasters Management following disappointing results in the early phases of the league....

Former South Korea international Kim Do-heon has expressed his desire to share his wealth of experience with the young players at his new club, the newly-promoted Negeri Sembilan. The 35-year old midfielder, who prior to joining the Deers had played club football almost exclusively in his native South Korea except for a stint with West Bromwich Albion in the English Premier League, signed with the Deers last month. When met by the press following Negeri Sembilan’s team launch event on Wednesday, Do-heon said he is aware that his new team comprise a number of young players, and that he is eager to share his knowledge with them....

The player, who spoke to ESPN.com on condition of anonymity, was at Louisville during the period in which former basketball operations staffer Andre McGee reportedly paid an escort service to strip for and have sex with players and recruits. But he said what he witnessed was far more tame than the book by escort Katina Powell alleged.PHOTOS: Sex scandals and sports | MORE: Self-imposed sanctions are U of L’s best bet...

The BBC reported this week that the 25-year-old, who plays for Mexican side Atlas on loan from Lazio, was considering declaring himself available for the Caribbean nation. Morrison, who played for England as a youth player up to Under-21 level, tweeted on Tuesday to say he hopes to finalize terms with the Jamaican Football Federation in the coming days. “Making my way to Jamaica,” he wrote. “Sorting my documents & papers this week so can be ready for the next games....