On that December day, Ty-Key and Keondrick were shot by two people they were in the car with from the backseat. Keondrick was killed, but Ty-Key, who was shot in the head, miraculously lived. But, he never fully recovered. My 17-year-old would never be the same. He lost peripheral vision in one eye, some movement in his limbs, and developed a limp—but more than that he lost his best friend, his trust in others, and a piece of himself....

He’s also the same guy who, in his first seven starts of the 2017 season, was shelled to the tune of a 6.37 ERA and only made it past the fifth inning one time. Oh, and this guy turns 36 in a few months. Doesn’t scream “bounce-back candidate,” right? MORE: The 10 greatest Cardinals of all time So it’s OK if you didn’t see this coming from Adam Wainwright. You’re not the only one, and the right-hander welcomes the challenge of proving you wrong....

Taiwan has been awash with news about Vladimir Putin’s bloody military operation against Kyiv for six consecutive days. Observers the world over were quick to predict that China’s President Xi Jinping would soon attempt the same against Taiwan, which Beijing has claimed for more than 70 years, and about which successive Chinese leaders have created mythologies not dissimilar to those believed in the Kremlin about Ukraine. “The will of the Chinese people to defend our national sovereignty and territorial integrity is unwavering,” China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin told a daily press briefing....

That’s possible, if not probable. After all, 64 ain’t too shabby. How about 25 putts over 18 holes? Cutting one or two, sure, but that really isn’t what Spieth wants. MORE: American winners of Open | Weighing British Open prep events | Phil Mickelson in Scotland What he wants is consistency, which is part of the tool list a golfer needs to win next week’s British Open. And yes, spot-on putting is a must....

Beginning Wednesday, DeSantis will appear in the Club for Growth’s latest TV ad for Lee, a Republican whom the governor said will “help get America back on the right path forward.” Although Lee is poised to win against independent Evan McMullin, the PAC has spent as much as $8 million on the race. Lee has also been endorsed by a number of national Republicans, including Trump, former Vice President Mike Pence and former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo....

But BMI isn’t an accurate marker of health risks, especially for people of color. For example, Asians and Asian Americans generally have lower BMI values than White people, who BMI was designed to serve. As a result, the unadjusted BMI chart tends to underestimate the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes in Asian populations. Without considering factors like body fat percentage and muscle mass, measuring weight alone doesn’t tell the full story about one’s health status....

Vanderford will be taking on Gegard Mousasi on Feb. 25 in Dublin, Ireland, for the Bellator middleweight title. Inside the 3Arena for Bellator 275, Vanderford’s fight against Mousasi (48-7-2) will be the toughest bout of “The Gentleman’s” young career. Mousasi is 11-1 in his last 12 bouts and has 27 wins via knockout. Vanderford is ready for the challenge. MORE: Bellator 275: Gegard Mousasi vs. Austin Vanderford fight date, time, odds & location...

The Argentina striker netted for his country in Tuesday’s friendly against Nigeria in Krasnodar. At half-time, however, he fainted in the Albiceleste dressing room and had to be taken for hospital for routine tests. But it appears that Aguero has made a swift recovery after the scare as he declared himself available against Leicester City. “All the tests they run on me – just for caution – turn out well, so I’m set to go for Saturday’s match....

The striker sustained the problem during City’s final session ahead of the game at bet365 Stadium. City medical staff have carried out further tests and informed Aguero that he will return in around two weeks. The Blues have a sparse fixture list in the coming weeks despite the fact they are gunning to clinch the league title in record time and are preparing for the Champions League quarter-finals. City do not have a game next weekend as their scheduled opponents, Brighton, are in FA Cup action, while international fixtures are slated for the following weekend....

The hosts took the lead early in the seventh minute when Agyemang-Badu pounced unto a misplaced clearance by goalkeeper Andrea Consigli and found Seko Fofana free, with the Frenchman shooting past the hapless goalkeeper. The visitors waited until the second half for their comeback goal when substitute Gregoire Defrel, in for Ghanaian midfielder Alfred Duncan, got onto the end of Lorenzo Pellegrini’s cross to put the ball in between goalkeeper Orsetis Karnezis’ legs....

The event was hosted at Platinum Signature Barbershop in West Des Moines. It was not only a chance to meet the senator, but also for soliciting school supply donations for the city’s public school system. The campaign said they were trying to, “live out Cory’s value of service,” according to CNN. CNN’s DJ Judd reported, “In a bizarre chain of events (and perhaps a bit of #IACaucushistory), Cory Booker has convinced 3 supporters here in IA to shave their heads in exchange for $1000 donations to an Iowa charity of their choice....

A proud Patel spoke about the country’s foray into the top 100 of the FIFA rankings, terming it as an ongoing revolution in Indan football. “These are times of revolution. India breaking into 100 may sound easy but it itsn’t. A lot of effort has gone in from every player and the coach” remarked Patel. The former Minister of Civil Aviation then went onto claim that the next target would be to get into the top 50 of the FIFA rankings, leading to FIFA World Cup qualification by the year 2022....

What Is Airing Micro-CPAP? Invented by Stephen A. Marsh, the Airing Micro-CPAP is proffered as an alternative to standard CPAP therapy. It is touted as a hoseless, maskless, and cordless device that can effectively treat obstructive sleep apnea. It has no described role in treating central sleep apnea, complex sleep apnea, or Cheyne-Stokes respiration. Its inventor has applied the technology of micro-blowers to its design. These are typically used for heat regulation to prevent overheating of computer chips....

The Heat center has withdrawn from the NBA All-Star Game due to an injury, and the Hawks center will take his place. Bosh has a calf strain that was not revealed until after he participated in All-Star media sessions Friday. MORE: Ranking every All-Star | Bosh reflects on bizarre 11-time All-Star career “I am honored to be selected to participate in All-Star Weekend festivities & will still be here to support my fellow East All-Stars," Bosh said, via Heat PR....

Roker, 67, heaped praise on legendary broadcaster Scott who died surrounded by his family on Saturday morning. He said in an Instagram post, which included photos of the pair: “We lost a beloved member of our @todayshow family this morning. Willard Scott passed peacefully at the age of 87 surrounded by family, including his daughters Sally and Mary and his lovely wife, Paris. “He was truly my second dad and am where I am today because of his generous spirit....

Is this Ancelotti’s Bayern successor? Gotze was regularly in the spotlight at Bayern and returned to Dortmund ahead of the 2016-17 campaign after an underwhelming spell at the Allianz Arena. The 24-year-old continues to be targetted back at Dortmund, but Alaba is adamant his former team-mate always gives his all. “Gotze is an incredibly good player, who is very ambitious both on and of the pitch,” Alaba told Sport1....

Saban, who produced a positive test for the coronavirus on Nov. 24, said he cleared his relatively minor symptoms — most notably a runny nose — after undergoing an IV treatment. “I’ll be there,” Saban said. “I’m good. I think my time is up. I’m ready to get back in the swing of things. “Whatever was in this plasma deal, it knocked it out in one day,” Saban told reporters (via ESPN)....

Coach Nick Saban said Wednesday night that DePriest will serve a one-game suspension for a “minor NCAA infraction.” He’ll return for the second-ranked Crimson Tide against Florida Atlantic. Saban did not elaborate. Reuben Foster and Reggie Ragland will start the West Virginia game in Atlanta at inside linebacker. MORE: SN Preseason All-Americans | Week 1 picks | 10 greatest Tide players He says both those players got extra practice repetitions during preseason camp with DePriest missing a number of practices with a knee injury....

Husband and wife Fredrick Frink, 34, and Ashley Catron, 36, of the city of Huntsville have been charged with child abuse after their 3-year-old was found dead at their home, ABC affiliate WAAY TV reported. On July 23, police were called to the home on Maple Ridge Boulevard after Frink said he woke up to find his son unresponsive in his crib, a Huntsville Police Department investigator told a court last week....

Hours after Shelby made the announcement that he would be retiring after completing his current term, Brooks told CNN’s Alex Rogers, “I am running for election in 2022, either for my House seat or for the Alabama Senate seat.” Brooks, a Trump loyalist, is well known for leading the charge to overturn the results of the presidential election in Congress. Many have accused him of riling up the pro-Trump mob on January 6—the group which later stormed the Capitol and left five dead....