The results come from the first nationwide study examining the relationship between long-term exposure to PM2.5—tiny inhalable particles measuring 2.5 micrometers or smaller that are emitted by various sources such as vehicles and power plants—and COVID-19 death rates, which was conducted by scientists at Harvard University. The team found statistically significant evidence suggesting that an increase of 1 microgram per cubic meter in PM2.5 is associated with a 15 percent increase in the COVID-19 mortality rate, according to a study submitted to The New England Journal of Medicine for review....

The Reds took a perhaps undeserved lead into the break after a dinked Mohamed Salah finish rounded off their best move of the half. However, they went up a gear in the second period, carving out a comfortable lead through goals from Darwin Nunez and Harvey Elliott. And that ensured they sealed a place in the latter stages of the Champions League courtesy of a second-placed finish behind Napoli, leaving Ajax battling Rangers for a Europa League place....

This is the Dubai-based side’s third piece of silverware this season, having won the UAE Super Cup in September before winning the Emirati-Moroccan Super Cup in October. Bayern cannot get carried away The UAE Pro-League defending champions began the final at Rashid Al-Maktoum Stadium in fine fashion by taking the lead as early as in the fifth minute. Makhete Diop, who has been in fine form of late, sent in an angled drive past Al Shabab goalkeeper Salem Abdulla to draw first blood....

The former Chelsea, Arsenal and Real Madrid midfielder’s recruitment has been expected for some time but was only confirmed on Monday. Al Jazira secured their second Arabian Gulf League title last season after a six-year wait..Diarra will look to play alongside the likes of Ahmed Khalil and Sardor Rashidov who were also recently signed. The 32-year-old will bolster the Abu Dhabi outfit’s midfield options as they look to defend their title....

Narrow wins over Auckland City and Urawa Red Diamonds have booked a glamour tie against the European champions in the semi-final of the Club World Cup on Wednesday. And Ten Cate suggested his team will take a leaf out of Mourinho’s tactical playbook for the clash at Zayed Sports City Stadium, with the Manchester United boss having been criticised for a perceived use of negative tactics. “We need three buses,” the Dutchman joked on Tuesday....

Al-Khelaifi cut a frustrated figure post-match after PSG surrendered a 4-0 first-leg lead as the French champions suffered a heartbreaking 6-1 loss in Wednesday’s return last-16 fixture. Verratti: Barca told me it was over Barca scored three goals from the 88th minute, including the winning goal in the fifth minute of stoppage time via Sergi Roberto, as the Spanish hosts completed the greatest comeback in Champions League history. And Al-Khelaifi lamented PSG’s performance in the first half, having headed into the interval 2-0 down and out of sorts at Camp Nou....

Famous for some of the most iconic movie scenes, including his starring role as Tony Montana in 1983 blockbuster film “Scarface,” the 76-year-old has been making his way through Argentina with his Argentine girlfriend, Lucila Scola. And the Oscar-winning actor was presented with his own Racing jersey and membership. Racing — 17-time Primera Division champion — used Twitter to show off its newest member. Champion in 2014, Racing is five points off the pace in fourth place after seven rounds this season....

The baptist minister and civil rights activist told The New York Times that associates of four different gubernatorial aspirants had consulted him in recent days. “It’s going to be very difficult for the governor to stay in, and I think it’s going to open up the primary season early,” Sharpton said to the Times. One of those who sought counsel from Sharpton, according to him, was an associate of Attorney General Letitia James, the person largely responsible for bringing Cuomo down when she delivered the 165-page report detailing his alleged misconduct last week....

What will the Crimson Tide do with Jalen Hurts? It’s another quarterback controversy that will be a talking point of the offseason, but Alabama isn’t the only big-time program with a quarterback battle coming. MORE: Best is yet to come for Tua, Alabama Here’s a look at nine schools that have quarterback intrigue going into the offseason. Alabama: Tua Tagovailoa vs. Jalen Hurts This is reminiscent of when Ohio State’s Cardale Jones won the national championship in 2014....

Alabama’s defense dominated in a 38-0 victory against Michigan State on Thursday in the Cotton Bowl College Football Playoff semifinal. The Crimson Tide talked the talk during the week. Denzel Devall talked about “finishing.” A’Shawn Robinson compared the defensive line to a pack of wolves. Eddie Jackson called that same line a bunch of “savages.” MORE: Five things we learned | LINEMAKERS: Tide open as favorites vs. Tigers Against the Spartans, that front seven backed it up....

Alabama (9-1) jumped from No. 5 to No. 1 after its win against Missisippi State (9-1). Oregon (9-1) held its spot at No. 2, while Florida State (10-0) remains in the No. 3 spot. Mississippi State stayed in the top four despite its 25-20 loss to the Crimson Tide. It was No. 1 last week. MORE: Bowl Projections: Ohio State in playoff? | Spoiler alert! Teams that could wreck playoff | Heisman Watch...

To get the full effect of his shocking decision to leave you can read Fox Sports’ oral history of that day, but all you really have to know is he’s not really welcome in that state anymore. He knows this, but the current Alabama offensive coordinator just can’t help himself. MORE: Recruiting: Alabama, Georgia battling for No. 1 ILB| Pitt RB Conner discusses cancer on ‘Ellen’ This photo, which he posted Friday morning, was just the latest stunt he pulled on the social media platform this week....

It’s the first time No. 13 Alabama’s entered the game as an underdog since the 2009 SEC title game. Not only had the Crimson Tide been favored in 72 straight contests, they’ve been expected to win by none fewer than 2.5 points. That streak dates back to when Alabama beat Florida 32-12 after being a 4.5-point underdog to Tim Tebow and Urban Meyer. In fact, Alabama’s been a double-figure favorite in all but 17 of those 72 games, and went 10-7 in them against the spread....

Jones was arrested late Tuesday and charged with two misdemeanors — third-degree domestic violence criminal mischief and third-degree domestic violence harassment. MORE: Cardale Jones’ transfer prank | Schools that produce most draft picks since 2010 | SN Top 50 But in a Friday news release, the Tuscaloosa Police Department said that because Jones “attempted to deescalate the situation by contacting the Tuscaloosa Police Department,” that the TPD recommended to the Office of City Attorney that the charges against him be dropped....

Georgia punted on three of its first five drives and kicked field goals on the other two in the first half before ending the game with touchdowns on three of its final four drives. It also got a game-sealing, 79-yard pick-six from Kelee Ringo with 54 seconds left. DeCOURCY: CFP expansion has to be a top priority Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett committed a costly, controversial fumble with 11:35 left in the fourth quarter that allowed Alabama to take an 18-13 lead with 10:14 remaining....

The Blaugrana notched up a sixth straight league victory against Girona on Saturday as Luis Suarez and a pair of own goals did the damage in a 3-0 away win. Sociedad 9/1 to beat Valencia 1-0 Alba played a key part in the visitors’ 17th-minute opener when his volley from outside the area was deflected in off Girona captain Aday Benitez. The result sent Barca four points clear in first place, a blistering start Alba believes is a reflection of Valverde’s influence since arriving to replace Luis Enrique in May....

“It’s going to happen one year,” Will Brown said softly to his players. Maybe he was just saying it out of frustration ... or exasperation. Tiny Albany reached this point again in the NCAA Tournament, the moment when every David takes his swing at the sports world’s one true impossible to become its only immortal. They’re always chasing this Holy Grail, these 16 seeds. They rarely get this close. “At the beginning of the game we thought we could do it,” said Albany guard D....

When consumed, alcohol is absorbed by the stomach and small intestine and enters the bloodstream. It is metabolized (broken down) in the liver by enzymes. Since the liver can only metabolize a small amount of alcohol at a time, the excess circulates throughout the body. The effect of alcohol on the body is dependent on how much is consumed. How Alcohol Impacts the Body Alcohol consumption can produce both physical and neurological effects on the body, including impacts on the brain, heart, liver, gallbladder, and stomach....

The Pro Bowl-caliber player is serving a one-year suspension for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy, so visual proof of him participating in these acts again doesn’t bode well for his chance at reinstatement. MORE: 40 most-hated NFL players | Do the Browns really want Josh Gordon? The video, which was archived on Periscope and discovered by CSN Bay Area, involves a man and a woman partaking in a “fire up session....