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Connecticut’s baserunning strategy draws attention at Little League World Series

Connecticut’s baserunning strategy draws attention at Little League World Series

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — Four teams are set for Saturday’s semifinals at the Little League World Series. In a runaway, none have sparked interest and conversation quite like the team from Connecticut. Fairfield’s club representing the Metro Region is relentless on offense. It has outscored opponents 26-5 in four games while pushing the limits of Little League’s extra-bases — …

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What makes Bears coach Ben Johnson’s attention to detail different

What makes Bears coach Ben Johnson’s attention to detail different

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore calls it the evil eye. That’s what a player receives if he doesn’t have the play exactly right. “You’ve really got to be in your playbook and know every last detail of that playbook like (Ben Johnson does),” Moore said. “If not, you’re going to get either the evil eye …

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Want to restore your attention span? Spend time outdoors

Want to restore your attention span? Spend time outdoors

Walking in nature for as little as 15 to 20 minutes can improve your attention span — even if you don’t always enjoy it. In his new 324-page book, “Nature and the Mind: The Science of How Nature Improves Cognitive, Physical, and Social Well-Being” (Simon & Schuster), environmental neuroscientist Marc G. Berman lays out how our natural environment can help …

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Jeffery Simmons bristles at the attention given to his fight with Cam Ward

Jeffery Simmons bristles at the attention given to his fight with Cam Ward

On Monday, Titans quarterback Cam Ward and Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons got into a scuffle during practice. After it happened, Simmons took to Twitter to blame reporters for “blow[ing] something up that happened at practice.” On Tuesday, Simmons addressed reporters for the first time since it happened. “Hands off the quarterback,” Simmons said. “Everybody on this team know. Everybody …

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Cam Ward Will Get More Attention Soon

Cam Ward Will Get More Attention Soon

I’ve now seen 22 teams over the past four weeks, and that gives us plenty to cover this week in The MMQB Takeaways … What you can’t see watching Cam Ward might be why everyone will be paying more attention to him soon. You know the narrative—there may never have been a more ignored rookie quarterback taken No. 1 in …

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Gavin Newsom thanks you for your attention to redistricting

Gavin Newsom thanks you for your attention to redistricting

Facebook Tweet Email Link Gavin Newsom knows the popular image of him is of a smooth talker with slicked-back hair, the wealthy liberal who co-owns a vineyard. He knows, regarding the presidential ambitions he’s hardly hiding, that the biggest question he would face out of the gate is whether he could sell Americans on wanting California to represent their future …

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Pete Davidson says he was ’embarrassed’ by media attention over BDE

Pete Davidson says he was ’embarrassed’ by media attention over BDE

Pete Davidson is reminding folks that not all publicity is good publicity. During a recent appearance on The Breakfast Club, Davidson, 31, reflected on the intense media attention that came from his high-profile relationships during his early career years on Saturday Night Live. The comedian debuted on SNL season 40, just two months shy of his 21st birthday in 2014. A few years …

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ADHD medication linked to lower risk of suicidal behaviours, study suggests | Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

ADHD medication linked to lower risk of suicidal behaviours, study suggests | Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder medication is linked to significantly lower risk of suicidal behaviours, substance misuse, transport accidents and criminality, according to a study of the wider outcomes of treatment. The research, based on the medical records of nearly 150,000 people in Sweden, suggested that the drugs could have meaningful benefits beyond helping with the core symptoms of ADHD. Although …

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