In a statement from her agency, LA Talent, Monica Ruiz explained about taking the job as the woman in the Peloton commercial and spoke to how she was processing the negative backlash against the commercial. She acknowledged she was surprised that the ad received so much negative attention. The statement was originally published on Deadline: “I was happy to accept a job opportunity earlier this year from Peloton and the team was lovely to work with....

The lining of the stomach is very strong, but it can be irritated by bacteria, medications, or certain foods. Irritation can lead to inflammation and pain. This article will discuss acute gastritis symptoms and causes, how it differs from chronic gastritis, and ways to prevent it. It will also cover holistic and standard medical treatments. What Does Acute Gastritis Do to the Stomach? The stomach’s lining (gastric mucosa) protects it against infection and stomach acid (a fluid that helps you digest food)....

“Moving forward, we need to better adjust to our new election laws or we need to work to fix them. But I am confident that any challenge of this election would not alter the ultimate outcome,” Laxalt said Tuesday in a statement. “That is why this morning I called Catherine Cortez Masto to congratulate her on her win.” The race between Laxalt, a Donald Trump loyalist endorsed by the former president, and Cortez Masto was one of the closest contests in the midterm elections, as well as the Democrats’ most vulnerable seat....

Adam Schiff, the House Intelligence Committee chairman who also sits on the January 6 committee, went as far as to say that he expects the Justice Department to prosecute. House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff, who also sits on the January 6 panel, said he expects the Justice Department to prosecute the cases. “The last four years have given people like Steve Bannon the impression they’re above the law,” Schiff said during an interview for C-SPAN’s Book TV that airs next weekend....

“We thought we would have broken through by now,” Silver said Thursday in an interview at the Sports Business Journal’s Game Changers conference in New York (via BuzzFeed News). “We thought ratings and attendance would be higher.” MORE: Unique show choices among NBA players | Hawks unveil ‘Ashley Madison’ flex ticket plan In 2014, the WNBA-wide average attendance per game was 7,578 fans and TV viewership was measured in thousands, not millions, as widespread popularity continues to lag....

“We won’t be surprised when they first come down to Orlando if we have some additional players test positive,” Silver told Fortune Brainstorm Health. “What would be most concerning is once players enter this campus and then go through our quarantine period, then if they were to test positive or if we were to have any positive tests, we would know we would have an issue.” MORE: List of players who have opted out of the NBA’s restart...

The NBA is deep into the Conference finals behind closed doors inside the Orlando bubble at Walt Disney World Resort after the 2019-20 campaign resumed in July, having been suspended in March due to COVID-19. A December tip-off for the new season was tentatively flagged previously but Silver said the league is set to be pushed back to January. “My best guess is even though it’ll be the 2020-21 season, that the season won’t start until 2021,” Silver told CNN....

Thielen suffered a hamstring injury in Sunday’s win over the Lions after hauling in a 25-yard touchdown grab. He played just nine snaps before leaving the game early. The receiver said Wednesday morning that he was “hoping” to play Thursday, but acknowledged it could be challenging given it’s a short week. “I’m doing everything I can and the training staff is doing everything they can to help me get there,” Thielen told WCCO Radio....

Nomar Mazara? Still there. Rougned Odor? Still there. Jurickson Profar? Still there. And when you have that kind of talent, all age 23 or younger, at the major league level and establishing themselves as stars, it’s a lot easier to give up talent from the farm to help your chances at a World Series this year. MORE: MLB trade deadline blog from a crazy day of moves The trade for Carlos Beltran was one thing, with three prospects going to the Yankees from Single-A or short-season ball....

Definition and Function The fat that you carry on your body has a scientific name. It’s called adipose tissue. And even though many dieters would like to reduce the amount of adipose tissue that they carry, adipose tissue is important for a healthy body. For example, fatty tissue provides: Insulation: Adipose tissue helps to insulate your body. This heat insulation keeps your body warm when you are exposed to cold temperatures....

“This is the people,” Stevenson told Sporting News. “If you look at the (Jack) fight, you can see that I won. He (Gvozdyk) is a mandatory (defense) so I couldn’t overpass him to take the rematch with Badou Jack. I have to defend my title, so that’s what I’m going to do. “People are talking that I don’t fight mandatories but now that I’m fighting a mandatory, they want Badou Jack....

It is made from a bacterium called Streptomyces peucetius. It works to kill cancer cells in two ways, by damaging the DNA, which kills the cells, and by blocking a pathway the cells use to fix themselves. This article will review the uses of Adriamycin, as well as how it is given, the potential side effects, interactions, and things to know before and after treatment. Adriamycin and Breast Cancer Adriamycin can be used for multiple types of cancer, but it’s very effective in treating breast cancer....

A grand jury in St. Louis County decided not to charge Wilson in the August shooting death of Michael Brown. Peterson initially wasn’t indicted after being accused of abusing his 4-year-old son. As Peterson said, the grand jury revisited the matter. Peterson later pleaded no contest and then was suspended indefinitely by the NFL. MORE: Peter King apologizes for ‘indictment’ tweet The tweet above was the last of three Ferguson-related tweets by Peterson....

His Vikings, understandably an underdog despite their undefeated record, went on the road to beat the Panthers, 22-10, on Sunday without the services of their star running back. MORE: Stats, highlights from Vikings’ win Peterson had surgery on his knee Thursday, and he’ll be out of Minnesota’s lineup until at least mid-November. With Jerick McKinnon and Matt Asiata in the backfield with quarterback Sam Bradford in Peterson’s absence, few gave the Vikings much of a chance on the road against the defending NFC champions and their sturdy defense....

But the NFL and Major League Baseball say they’re not ready to follow the NBA’s lead — yet. MORE: Songs ruined by sports and arenas | More columns from Michael McCarthy Major League Baseball beat a hasty retreat after a public outcry over its plans to put “Spider-Man 2” movie logos on bases back in 2004. MLB spokesman Matt Bourne said baseball is “not considering putting corporate logos on MLB uniforms for games at this time....

The last three matches turned the show into a rousing success. Chris Jericho defeated Adam Page for the inaugural AEW heavyweight championship in a bout that started slowly but picked up down the stretch. In the co-main event, The Lucha Bros (Pentagon Jr. and Rey Fenix) beat The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) in a captivating ladder match — arguably the best match in the United States this year — to retain the AAA tag team titles....

The upstart company did that and then some after Chris Jericho defeated Kenny Omega in the main event of a well-paced affair that had the crowd in the palm of their hands for the entire 30 minute-plus match. The victory by Jericho puts him in a match with Adam “Hangman” Page at an event down the line to determine the first ever AEW heavyweight champion. Join DAZN and watch more than 100 fight nights a year...

Though Persepolis briefly threatened to overturn the deficit when they scored an early opener, Omar Khribin stepped up to ensure the Saudi Arabian team did not suffer any hiccups. His two goals on Tuesday in a 2-2 result meant he has scored five goals in two games against the Iranians. Syria international Khribin scored a hat-trick in the first leg last month to be named Toyota Player of the Week, and his impressive finishing in Muscat stood out with his two goals coming from two shots on target....

Post the event, Goal caught up with Bengaluru FC’s Chief Technical Officer Mandar Tamhane who gave his thoughts on the Blues’ little-known opponents. “All the three teams that reached this stage are also going to be tough. We knew that any team against whom we are going to be drawn against will be tough,” he commented. “About a team from North Korea (4.25 SC), not much is known about the club as not many games were live....