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Reeves was killed in the William C. Homan Correctional Facility in Atmore, after the court lifted a lower court order that had prevented corrections workers from executing the inmate. The Alabama killer was executed for a 1996 murder, and remained silent during the procedure at Holman Prison. Reeves was pronounced dead at 9:24 p.m. CST, state Attorney General Steve Marshall said in a statement. Reeves was convicted of killing Willie Johnson Jr....

Playoff success has been elusive for Stafford, though. From 2009-2020 with the Lions, he only reached the postseason three times, and he never managed to win a playoff game, losing to the Saints (2012), Cowboys (2015) and Seahawks (2017). Now, as a member of the Rams, Stafford is hoping to snap his winless streak and make a deep run through the NFC playoff bracket. Los Angeles coach Sean McVay has expressed confidence in Stafford, saying that he was “as instrumental as anybody” in helping the team go 12-5 on its way to the NFC West title....

A 1-0 victory over Peru at the Ekaterinburg Arena ensured France are guaranteed to finish as one of the top two teams in Group C. But after a fortunate 2-1 triumph against Australia in their Russia 2018 opener, France again rode their luck to an extent as Kylian Mbappe became their youngest goalscorer at a major tourmanent. Olivier Giroud’s shot deflected over goalkeeper Pedro Gallese off defender Christian Ramos, giving 19-year-old Mbappe a tap-in from a few yards out to ensure the South Americans - without a goal or a point - cannot qualify....

This year’s Election Day marked the first time in Boston and Cincinnati history where Asian Americans will serve in the cities’ top political office. On Tuesday, voters in Boston elected City Councilor Michelle Wu as mayor. Wu, whose parents immigrated from Taiwan, is not only the first person of color elected to the post but will also be the first woman to serve in the office of Massachusetts’ most populous city....

ESPN’s Darren Rovell says, “Some carriers have told customers that HD feed is no longer an option.” It’s unknown which carriers are having problems, and it’s also unclear just how massive the issue is. “Due to the overwhelming demand, capacity of cable systems around country are being overwhelmed. They are shutting down and rebooting some of these cable systems,” Showtime executive vice president Stephen Espinoza told ESPN. The delay time is currently unknown as carriers continue to work on a solution....

Shared on Reddit’s u/antiwork subreddit, the man’s story has resonated with readers who are struggling with their own workplace woes. So far, the post has generated a whopping 53,300 upvotes and 2,200 comments since it was shared early Monday morning. The conversation comes at a time when workers across the country are leaving their jobs in record numbers: In November 2021 alone, 4.5 million Americans resigned from their jobs, reported the U....

Atleti 7/10 to beat Deportivo Diego Simeone’s side have been poor in Europe this season and are in danger of being eliminated from the Champions League, with Atletico’s three-point haul in Group C significantly less than Chelsea on seven and Roma on eight. The latest disappointment came in the form of a 1-1 draw at home to Azerbaijan’s Qarabag on Tuesday and, with just two matches left to play, they look set to drop down into the Europa League....

Get odds on who will win the Europa League Milan beat CSU Craiova 2-0 in the second leg of their Europa League third qualifying round tie to cruise into the play-off round 3-0 on aggregate in front of an impressive 65,763 crowd. After the dramatic twists and turns of a saga earlier in the transfer window that ultimately led to Donnarumma signing a new contract, the 18-year-old was grateful to receive a positive reception from the club’s support after Vincenzo Montella had called for their backing of the shot-stopper prior to the match....

BY ZULHILMI ZAINAL Follow on Twitter Perak head coach Mehmet Durakovic remained positive, although his charges could only muster a 1-1 away draw against Selangor in their round 16 Malaysia Super League match on Tuesday. In the match that was held at the Kuala Lumpur Football Stadium on Tuesday, the visitors dominated the middle of the park in the first half, forcing the hosts into sending long balls up front....

HIRSH: Your diplomacy seems less confrontational of late. We haven’t heard the phrase “indispensable nation” from you in a long time. Has your style changed? ALBRIGHT: I do wear my patriotism on my sleeve… But, like any normal human being, I also think I learn what is the best way to frame things. I happen to think the United States is the indispensable nation; I see it every day. But if [that phrase] is something that rubs people the wrong way, then there’s no point in using it....

Bipin Singh’s 51st minute goal was the difference maker between the two sides. After the game, MCFC head coach Des Buckingham was asked about the importance of the victory. The English gaffer said: Mumbai City FC are now fourth in the ISL points table, with 28 points from 17 games. Hunting them down is Kerala Blasters FC with a point less but an extra game in hand. Buckingham gave his take on the race for a spot in the semi-finals....

Yet none of those contests can match what’s at stake in the upcoming World Cup qualifier versus Panama. Come Friday night, Orlando City Stadium will play host to the U.S. national team’s biggest match since the 2002 World Cup quarterfinal against Germany. At 2-3-3, the U.S. sits fourth in the CONCACAF standings — good for a playoff date with Australia or Syria next month. A win will see the Americans leapfrog Panama for a top-three spot — and the automatic berth that comes with it — going into their Hexagonal finale against Trinidad & Tobago on Tuesday....

In an exclusive interview with Sportskeeda, Murugan Ashwin, who will play for KL Rahul’s Punjab Kings in IPL 2021, shared his thoughts on a number of topics. Tamil Nadu made it to the final of the 2019 Syed Mushtaq Trophy, but fell agonizingly short by 1 run to Karnataka. In the 2021 edition of the tournament, Dinesh Karthik’s side went all the way, vanquishing Baroda in the final at Ahmedabad....

The Swansea City striker ended a run of 14-game goal drought as he bagged a brace in their 8-1 victory over Notts County in an FA Cup fourth-round replay clash on Tuesday. And with Wilfried Bony’s season-ending injury making him a more prominent figure in Carlos Carvalhal’s setup, the 20-year-old sees the Cote d’Ivoire international’s loss as his own gain. “I’m a bubbly person, like he is, and I always want to work hard and do my best,” Abraham told The Mirror....

In the absence of Virat Kohli in the third T20I against the West Indies, Shreyas Iyer was promoted to No.3. He scored 25 off 16, and shared a crucial 53-run partnership with Ishan Kishan for the second wicket. Since his international debut, the batter has been shuffled across various batting positions in the middle order. In this regard, Iyer said before the first T20I against Sri Lanka: With Virat Kohli being rested for the T20I series against Sri Lanka, Iyer is touted to bat at the crucial No....

Aaron Judge’s pursuit of history is one of the most compelling narratives of the season. Confidence is now at an all-time high that Judge will be setting the record in 2022. Jared Carrabis shared his thoughts on the chase, as well as a video of the fifty-seventh home run, to Twitter. This has become a common occurrence recently, as Judge’s historic season just keeps getting more impressive. He leads the MLB in home runs and RBI’s, and leads the American League in On-Base Percentage and Slugging percentage....

Ali, a member of England’s recent T20 World Cup victory, had lamented the short turnaround time and called the scheduling ‘horrible’. Jos Buttler and co. will play a three-match ODI series against Australia, starting 17th November - just three days after featuring in a World Cup final. Speaking ahead of the series, Cummins claimed that players can’t do much about the schedule. The 29-year-old thinks that with the 50-over World Cup looming, England, the defending champions, will provide the perfect preparation....

Liverpool won 5-2 when the teams met at Anfield on Tuesday, though the result was overshadowed by an incident outside the ground prior to kick-off. Two men from the Italian capital have been charged in connection with an attack on a 53-year-old man, who suffered serious head injuries and remains in a critical condition. Representatives from both clubs, UEFA, local police and security services will meet to discuss fan safety prior to the return fixture, with Klopp hoping the two sets of supporters respect each other at the Stadio Olimpico....

Baena was born in 1997 in Los Angeles to Schwarzenegger and his housekeeper Mildred Patricia Baena. Schwarzenegger reportedly did not know about Joseph, who was born out of wedlock, till he turned eight. Within a year of Schwarzenegger publicly admitting about Baena, his long-term wife Maria Shriver filed for divorce. Despite multiple controversial reports floating around, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Joseph are reportedly close to each other. Baena said that he enjoys a cordial relationship with his dad, but it took a while for the ice to melt:...