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Defensive end Rasheed Kennion has left the program to “pursue politics,” Auburn coach Gus Malzahn told the Montgomery Advertiser. MORE: Dismissed Auburn RB says he felt ‘stereotyped and disrespected’ “He’s headed back home,” Malzahn said. “We wish him nothing but the best with that.” The Jacksonville, Fla., native was a three-star recruit in 2014, picking Auburn over Memphis, Miami and Pittsburgh, among other schools. He recorded nine tackles in 12 games as a backup....

Dillon went outside on the final turn and scooted past Kyle Busch just as Busch’s No. 18 car blew a tire. MORE: 10 things to know about the Auto Club 400 Dillon claimed the checkered flag seconds later. “I was just thinking, ‘Get to the checkered flag. Get it over,’” Dillon said following Saturday’s race. “Then when we came to the checkered flag, we ended up winning. It was crazy....

Bolt – a keen cricket fan – joined Steve Smith’s side as they prepared for the opening Test with England at the Gabba. A series of social media posts – one labelled ‘Coach Bolt’ by the Jamaican - showed the eight-time Olympic gold medallist setting the Australian side off on a sprint with their bats at the MCG, while also showing his forward defensive technique. Bolt then strapped on the pads to show his own skills on the cricket pitch, before a customary ’lightning bolt’ pose on the outfield....

Cook, who carried his bat through the England first innings in the fourth Melbourne Test for an unbeaten 244, looked on his way to another big score until Josh Hazlewood struck in the 33rd over. Hazlewood’s leg before wicket appeal was turned down on- field, but on review the ball was found to be just pitching in line with the left-hander’s leg stump and hitting middle and Cook was given out for 39 off 104 balls....

Anyway, I know that 6 of the last 8 Indo-Aussie Tests have been in India, and that India’s immense home advantage and mid-decade rise, coupled with Australia’s decline, meant that India were always favorites for those Tests. If you compare the last team to tour there and the current one, you’ll find that the batting order has improved by a great deal, simply with the addition of Gautam Gambhir at the top....

The last time the Indian team toured Australia for a one-day series was in January 2016 under the leadership of MS Dhoni. The visitors however had a torrid time in that particular series, as they lost the series by a huge margin of 1-4 due to poor bowling efforts throughout the tournament, with their only consolatory win coming in the fifth and the final ODI at Sydney. The only positive for Indian team from that particular limited over series Down Under in January 2016, was the emergence of fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah....

Better attention management leads to improved productivity and taking back control over your time and your priorities. Discussed below are several ways to improve your attention span. Break the Multitasking Myth Many believe multitasking is a valuable job skill. However, various studies suggest that human multitasking is a myth. It takes a toll on your productivity and brain health. Computers multitask (that’s where the term multitask comes from). Human brains do not....

Atwal, with four birdies against three bogeys, was tied 52nd but on the cutline. Daniel Chopra shot a two-under 70 and was tied 35th with three birdies against one bogey. Following an opening-round nine-under 63, Brice Garnett held the first 18-hole lead of his career. His 63, which included nine birdies and nine pars, bettered Garnett’s previous career-low round by two strokes. Canada’s Corey Conners’ eight-under 64 marked his career-low round, bettering a previous best of 66, which he posted in the second round of the 2018 Sony Open in Hawaii....

Keane slams Pogbas’ brotherly love Dortmund coach Thomas Tuchel hauled the Gabon forward off after 62 minutes of his side’s 1-0 defeat in Lisbon, during which he squandered two clear opportunities to score and hit a tame penalty straight at Benfica goalkeeper Ederson. Tuchel insisted the 27-year-old had no problem with being substituted, and Aubameyang has reflected on growing fatigue. Aubameyang was part of a Gabon side that crashed out of the AFCON after three games despite being the host nation, and the tournament has taken its toll on him....

During Auburn’s first drive against Arkansas at Jordan-Hare Stadium, Ray caught a pass on the left side of the field and scampered down the sideline for a touchdown. MORE: Auburn’s ‘D’ picks it up in 2nd half | Cam or Tebow? Trailing behind him, just out of bounds, was an Auburn staff member carrying a ball who looked to be gaining ground on Ray for the entire length of his run....

The three campus safety notices were sent out by the university via email to all students, faculty, and staff between September 8 through 14 and included two reported rapes on campus. The latest of the reports recounted a rape that reportedly occurred at a fraternity house on campus on September 10. The statement did not directly name the fraternity involved. Campus Safety & Security reported that the female student did not fully recall all details of the incident but disclosed physical injuries from the assault that are consistent with rape....

Hosting the first White Out game in two years, the No. 10 ranked Nittany Lions downed visiting No. 22 Auburn 28-20, halting a last minute drive by Auburn that got them within yards of the end zone to potentially tie the game. Still though, it was the connection between Clifford (28-32, 280 yards and two touchdowns) and Dotson (10 catches, 78 yards and a touchdown), as well as the incorporation of several new offensive weapons — namely tight end Brenton Strange — and the defense, which helped propel Penn State to a 3-0 start....

How To Play Wordle Wordle is an easy-to-play word puzzle game by the New York Times Games. Every day, there is a new mystery five-letter word that players will need to guess. But in order to play, puzzle fans will need to first learn how to play. RELATED: August 6 Wordle Answer 413 First, head to the New York Times Games website. There are loads of Wordle copycats out there, but this one is the original and the subject of this article....

The second seeded Kyrgios spent one hour and 47 minutes in his first career win over Isner and snap the hard-serving American’s 15-match winning streak here on Sunday, reports Xinhua. “Returning is very crucial against John,” said Kyrgios. “That serve is world class.” Kyrgios will rise to a career high ranking of 16 with this win. He lost to Isner at Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) Tour tournaments in Madrid and Montreal last year....

The young driver made history at Daytona International Speedway after clinching his first career Cup Series win in the Daytona 500, one of the biggest events in NASCAR’s history. In a video tweeted by Bob Pockrass, the driver can be seen appreciating the team’s effort. A thrilled Cindric said: Winning the Daytona 500 for Team Penske earned the 23-year-old a position as a full-time driver in the NASCAR Cup Series....

His grandson, Austin Dillon, won the Nationwide Series title in the famed No. 3 and by three points. "Hard to believe," Childress said. "I couldn't be more proud of Austin. He drives with his heart every lap. What can you say? He's just a great competitor, a great grandson. I'm proud, really proud of him. He ran good and hard tonight." Sprint Cup regular Brad Keselowski won the season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Saturday, moving up 10 spots in the closing few laps to give an otherwise typical race a wild and wacky finish....

The 13-man contingent, which had been named ahead of the MCG Test, is unchanged apart from Labuschagne’s addition. The track at SCG is expected to be helpful for spinners. Aside from being a promising right-handed batsman, Labuschagne can also double up as a handy leg-spinner. The background The woeful show in the third Test, where Australia looked ordinary with both bat and ball, has made the selectors look for alternative options....

Cappellaro, or D10 as he is known on the street football scene, is an unlockable character in the FIFA street video game, but now he is embarking on a new adventure in North Africa. The Minifootball World Cup will be held in Tunisia from October 6-15 and the professional futsal player will feature in Australia’s first ever participation. Minifootball is a hybrid of futsal and outdoor football, and is played with six-a-side on open grass or synthetic pitches of a minimum 50 metres in length and 30 metres in width....

Australia’s bowlers took revenge after being thrashed for 243 by the Black Caps at the same ground last Friday, led by spinner Ashton Agar’s career-best T20 figures for three for 27. Ross Taylor’s 43 off 38 balls was the highlight of a poor batting display that included just five sixes, despite the venue’s notoriously short boundaries. New Zealand batted first after winning the toss and openers Martin Guptill and Colin Munro, who combined for a 132-run partnership in the previous match, made their intentions clear with an early flurry of boundaries....

Warner, who scored a century in leading Australia to an 86-run victory over Pakistan in Sydney on Sunday, will take a complete break, while Khawaja is to head to Dubai for a pre-tour training camp. Shaun Marsh and Aaron Finch have been recalled to the side to replace the pair. “David has had a very big summer and will benefit from a break in cricket, both mentally and physically,” interim chairman of selectors Trevor Hohns said in a statement....