Before his cancer diagnosis, though, Mortensen was an enemy on the list of many Patriots fans for a tweet he sent about Deflategate. His tweet, claiming 11 of the 12 balls used by the Patriots were deflated 2 pounds below the league-mandated PSI minimum, was seen among the public as setting off the drama. MORE: Tom Brady’s NFL life, from draft to Deflategate That tweet was proved to be inaccurate, and Mortensen eventually deleted the tweet after allowing it to stand for several months....

Chris Pratt made a bet with Chris Evans on the outcome of Super Bowl XLIX. If the Seahawks won, Evans would go to Seattle Children’s hospital dressed as Captain America. If the Patriots won, Pratt would visit Christopher’s Haven in Boston dressed as Star-Lord. MORE: Ranking the Super Bowls | Captain America, Star-Lord make a bet | Gronk dances to MC Hammer Sure enough, five days following the Seahawks’ heartbreaking loss, Pratt visited Christopher’s Haven dressed in his “Guardians of the Galaxy” outfit....

The first one: “Well, the White Sox finally did it.” MORE: Who will replace David Ortiz as Boston’s DH? We’ve heard about potential Sale trades for what seems like forever now. Because of his team-friendly deal — he’s under club control through the 2019 season, with a couple of no-brainer club options remaining in the deal he signed in 2013 — the White Sox could just sit back and wait for some team to match their incredibly steep asking price....

McCaffrey was never declared out or listed on the Panthers’ injury report at any point during the game. However, he played sparingly — logging 10 carries for 35 yards and recording no receptions — and coach Matt Rhule acknowledged that McCaffrey rolled his ankle in the first half. NFL PLAYOFF PICTURE: AFC, NFC races after Week 12 action It’s unclear on which play McCaffrey was injured. However, he was spotted in a walking boot after the game, per Omar Kelly of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel....

U.S. Catholic Bishops voted on Thursday to approve the drafting of a “teaching document” that would rebuke Biden and other Catholic lawmakers for receiving communion while supporting abortion. The result of the vote was announced on Friday, with a 168 in favor and just 55 opposed. The decision came despite guidance from the Vatican to take a more cautious and careful approach to the issue. “If this right-wing hit job proceeds, it will be in spite of the Vatican warning against the inevitable divisions,” said the petition by Faithful America, which describes itself as the largest online community of Christians putting faith into action for social justice....

For those who are unable to see their loved ones in person this December, the next best option for many will be a festive video call via Zoom or Microsoft Teams, helping you to open some gifts, chat with relatives and eat dinner together, albeit virtually. While far from ideal, using a festive background can help channel that Christmas spirit, transforming your surroundings by using a picture from your favourite holiday movies—be it Die Hard, Elf or Home Alone—or a tribute to Santa himself....

No matter where you get your entertainment, you’re sure to be able to find either something new and refreshing or an old favorite. While it might be too late to create your own 12 Days of Christmas lineup, these are 12 holiday movies you can stream on various platforms. Netflix Klaus (2019) The animated film boasts an impressive voice cast with Jason Schwartzman, Rashida Jones, Norm MacDonald and J.K. Simmons....

A key thing to remember is that pain from FMS and ME/CFS don’t generally sit in the same place all the time. Also, in many cases, it comes and goes. If you consistently have pain in a certain area, or pelvic pain that’s tied to specific causes such as sex, your menstrual cycle, or some other factor that you can identify, pay special attention to it and bring it up to your healthcare provider....

Speaking from the Senate floor, Schumer praised a recent bipartisan report from the Senate Homeland Security and Rules committees on the events of January 6, but said it didn’t go far enough. Senate Republicans successfully used the filibuster to prevent the creation of a commission to investigate the Capitol riot after it had been approved by the Democrat-led House of Representatives. Schumer said the Senate report drew “notable conclusions” about January 6, including “failures in intelligence-gathering and communication....

Jay Linneman, owner of the West Side Cincinnati bar Linnie’s Pub in Delhi Township, confirmed to the Cincinnati Enquirer Friday that TVs in his bar won’t play any more NBA games after what he views as the final straw in James’ comments about police. Linneman’s decision comes after a 16-year-old Black girl, Ma’Khia Bryant, was shot and killed by Columbus, Ohio, police Tuesday afternoon, after authorities responded to a 911 call about someone being threatened....

Their 27-24 victory over No. 23 Tulsa did not say: “Put us in the Playoff.” There might have been a moment or two when that opportunity presented itself to the No. 9 Bearcats, but they did not seize them. And, with how they’ve been treated by the committee and its ridiculous rankings in recent weeks, deep down they recognize it would not have mattered, anyway. PLAYOFF PICTURE: SN’s final rankings ahead of committee’s decision...

The Ice Cream Makers currently sit third on the table, two points behind leaders Simba and second placed Yanga but the Chamazi based side having played two more games. Speaking to Goal, Cioaba believes that there is still an opportunity to win the Ligi Kuu title this season because there are a lot of matches remaining and anything can happen. “We will not give up until the end, we have to focus in our matches and see the outcomes of our rivals,” said Cioaba....

Amid the passionate speeches offered on the Senate floor were attention-grabbing references, including one about the popular fictional wizarding book series known as Harry Potter, as well as a jab at a former top Trump official whom the chamber’s Republican majority declined to subpoena for testimony. Quoting Albus Dumbledore, the headmaster of the wizarding school, Hogwarts, that Potter attends in the popular children’s book series, impeachment manager Rep. Jason Crow (D-Col....

In the battle of prime-time sound bites, Clinton was seemingly outdone by New Jersey Gov. Christine Todd Whitman. In 10 minutes she delivered a sharp Republican rejoinder: less government, lower taxes. But in his own rambling way, Clinton touched on what may be the next grand theme of politics: not reinventing government but reinventing citizenship. We’ve heard all about an overbearing, discredited state. No one speaks for untrammeled, selfish individualism....

“Clark transitioned on October 4th as a result of West Nile Virus, for which there is no known cure. Clark was a beautiful soul who spent a lifetime defying limits and advocating for people with disabilities.” West Nile Virus is a mosquito-borne disease which, as the statement says, currently has no cure. Around 2,300 people have died of the virus in the last 20 years. 80% of people who catch the virus from a mosquito bite will have no symptoms, though about one in 150 people will get a serious and sometimes fatal illness as a result of the virus....

TJ Gaynor of Go Big Recruiting lists five players to keep an eye on for 2015: QB Ricky Town (6-4, 205) Ventura, Calif. (St. Bonaventure) Committed to: USC What Stands Out: Intangibles, quick release, mechanics What Needs Development: Foot speed What Happens Next: If he sticks with the Trojans, look for him to challenge for the starting nod in 2015. WR George Campbell (6-5, 198) Tarpon Springs, Fla. (East Lake)...

Classical conditioning is a form of unconscious learning that was popularized by Ivan Pavlov, a Russian physiologist. Today, classical conditioning is often used as a therapeutic technique to change or modify negative behaviors, such as substance use. Read on to find out more about classical conditioning and how it’s used today. What Is Pavlov’s Theory? When Pavlov discovered classical conditioning, he was performing unrelated research on dog digestion. He noticed how the dogs’ reactions to the food they were being fed evolved based on stimuli in the test environment, which had nothing to do with the actual food he was giving to them....

The rapper is on life support in hospital, but the Fox Soul host wrote “Rest in Paradise DMX” before quickly deleting her post. Fans were livid with the television personality for posting the message while DMX is in a “grave condition” and his family remain at his bedside. The 50-year-old rapper, whose real name is Earl Simmons, has little to no brain activity or function, his former manager told The New York Times and BuzzFeed on Sunday....

He’s an older gentleman so there’s a feeling to give him the benefit of the doubt and think he was either lost or just wanted to be close to the action but many of the Louisville fans and players, including linebacker Keith Brown, automatically assumed Clemson was cheating. Warning: This video contains explicit language. It didn’t help matters that Clemson ended up winning 23-17 but it wasn’t solely based on the old man....

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney announced a three-game suspension for Lakip on Thursday — a result of Lakip’s June arrest on DUI and cocaine charges. MORE: SN’s preseason All-ACC team | Ranking the ACC coaches Lakip was with the team Thursday, but Swinney said he didn’t practice. Lakip was 21 for 28 on field-goal attempts last season and made 43 of 44 extra points, while starting all 13 games for the Tigers....