Schalke centre-back Nastasic has been out of action for the past two months due to a knee ligament injury and was unable to prove his fitness in time to make the squad. Also failing to make the grade from the preliminary group were midfielders Nemanja Maksimovic and Mijata Gacinovica, as well as goalkeeper Aleksandra Jovanovic. Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic is among the stars included in the group, along with Manchester United’s Nemanja Matic, Dusan Tadic of Southampton and striker Aleksandar Mitrovic, who fired Fulham to Premier League promotion during a loan spell from Newcastle United....

So are thousands of others. Each year close to 900,000 implants collected from donor cadavers are shipped to hospitals for use in a variety of procedures, including repairing cartilage, fusing bone and replacing heart valves. The products improve outcomes and save lives–and the vast majority are successfully implanted. But after Brian Lykins, 23, died last November, days after knee surgery involving CryoLife tissue, federal health agencies began taking a closer look at implant safety....

Nate Silvester, a deputy with the Bellevue Marshal’s Office, amassed millions of views after filming himself pretending to ask James for advice on how to proceed when faced with an imagined knife attack involving two Black people. Silvester’s video was in response to the controversy surrounding a now-deleted tweet posted by the Los Angeles Lakers player, in which he demanded “accountability” for last month’s police shooting of 16-year-old Ma’Khia Bryant in Columbus, Ohio....

The annual competition is returning to its Coney Island location in New York for yet another year, where competitors stuff their faces with dozens of hot dogs and buns in a 10-minute span. Joey “Jaws” Chestnut is seeking his 15th Mustard Belt. He won again in 2021 a year after setting a new record in the 2020 contest by eating 74 hot dogs, a full 33 more than the next best competitor....

The award is given to the top college player each season. This year’s list contains 12 quarterbacks, six running backs and two receivers. The semifinalists: RB Ameer Abdullah, Nebraska; RB Javorius Allen, USC; QB Trevone Boykin, TCU; QB Rakeem Cato, Marshall; RB Tevin Coleman, Indiana; RB James Conner, Pittsburgh; QB Connor Cook, Michigan State; WR Amari Cooper, Alabama; QB Everett Golson, Notre Dame; RB Melvin Gordon, Wisconsin; QB Brett Hundley, UCLA; RB Duke Johnson, Miami; QB Marcus Mariota, Oregon; QB Nick Marshall, Auburn; QB Bryce Petty, Baylor; QB Dak Prescott, Mississippi State; QB Bo Wallace, Ole Miss; QB Jake Waters, Kansas State; WR Kevin White, West Virginia; QB Jameis Winston, Florida State....

Georgia dodged a big bullet Tuesday when All-Everything QB Jacob Eason decided he will stick with his commitment to the Bulldogs after seriously considering a switch to Florida. MORE: SN All-Americans | Get to know Eason Even bigger, Eason will enroll in January and get a jump on competing for the starting job next season. Eason, the nation’s top quarterback and No. 4 overall rated player, wavered after Mark Richt left Georgia and became head coach at Miami....

“After consultation with the Counsel to the President and the Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Legal Counsel, and as instructed by President Biden, I have determined to disclose to the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol (“Select Committee”) the Presidential records from our January 14, 2022,” David Ferriero, archivist of the United States, said in a Wednesday letter to Trump....

In 2019, Thomas’ Bagels worked alongside Chase’s Calendar of Events to declare January 15 as the new National Bagel Day. This meant that bagels stopped sharing the spotlight with National Pizza Day and had its own day. Bagels History and Facts A bagel is the only bread that is boiled before being baked. A similar-looking Polish bread called obwarzanek dates back to 1394, which is thought to be the earliest known bagel....

Gas prices have been on the rise across the country over the last several weeks. Industry experts said the climb is primarily in response to the February 24 invasion of Ukraine by Russia, one of the world’s top oil producers. Concerns about potential impacts the war could have on oil production and distribution, paired with economic sanctions the U.S. and allied countries placed on Russia after the war began, have driven up oil prices, which in turn is increasing prices at the pump....

According to the National Park Service (NPS), there are 419 parks in the National Park System (2019 figures). Out of these, 62 are officially national parks. In 2019, all the parks received over 327 million visits, with the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Blue Ridge Parkway, and Great Smoky Mountains National Park attracting more than 10 million visits each. However, with the novel coronavirus pandemic keeping people indoors, people are unable to visit their local parks....

Now, those doubts seem to be substantiated, with Strasburg landing on the 15-day DL with right elbow soreness. Over his last three starts, Strasburg has allowed a total of 19 earned runs, while pitching just over 11 innings total. His most recent start, a 1 1/3 inning dud in Colorado, giving up nine runs in a 15-4 Nationals loss. While the Nationals claim they are being strictly proactive with Strasburg and his elbow — which is fine — they should hope that this isn’t a sign of things to come....

“Until Russia demonstrates compliance with international law and its international obligations and responsibilities, there can be no return to ‘business as usual.’ We will continue to respond to the deteriorating security environment by enhancing our deterrence and defense posture,” NATO leaders wrote. They claimed that Russia went against NATO countries by attempting to interfere in elections, political and economic intimidation, disinformation campaigns and “malicious cyber activities.” For more reporting from the Associated Press, see below....

In some ways, this week’s summit was quite similar to others. President Joe Biden had several bilateral meetings with NATO allies like Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, as well as allies (like South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida) who aren’t formally a part of the group. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg lauded the alliance as unified, strong, and increasingly willing to spend what it takes to ensure its eastern flank is protected....

Common Side Effects of Radiation A form of energy released in particles or waves, radiation therapy is often administered by a machine that aims radiation at your cancer. Radiation may also be administered internally, through radioactive substances placed inside your body. Because radiation can sometimes harm normal cells in the targeted area, the treatment may produce certain side effects. While skin changes (such as itching, peeling, and blistering) and fatigue are common among all patients receiving radiation, other side effects tend to vary depending on the bodily area being treated....

Don’t lose patience and, most importantly of all, never use any form of physical punishment. Vets and cat behavior experts agree that it doesn’t work and may damage your relationship with your pet. Whether your pet is clambering all over the furniture or biting your toes, this behavior can be tackled—with positive reinforcement and bags of tasty treats. Here, two cat specialists explain how to discipline a kitten. How to Discipline a Kitten Effectively You can’t change your kitten’s behavior until you understand its cause....

On fourth-and-1 from the Navy 34, linebacker Diego Fagot took a snap from punt formation and rushed to his left, stiff-arming one defender and flipping over another defender for a 4-yard gain and a first down to keep the fourth-quarter drive alive. The Midshipmen ended the drive with a field goal to go ahead 17-13, the score by which they ended up winning. Only, a fake punt was not the intended play....

Griffin was ejected for his second technical with 10:43 left after scuffling with Andrew Bogut, following Warriors forward Draymond Green to the showers after they got into it at the end of the third. "After a league review of the Clippers-Warriors game, we have come to the conclusion that Blake Griffin should not have been ejected from the game," said Rod Thorn, the NBA's president of basketball operations. "A common foul should have been called on Griffin for initially attempting to dislodge the Warriors' Andrew Bogut and a technical foul should have been assessed to Bogut for grabbing Griffin by the shirt and wrestling with him....

With NBA All-Star voting tipping off on Christmas Day, fans now have the opportunity to select the players they believe should start in the 2022 NBA All-Star Game set to be held in Cleveland, Ohio. When potential All-Stars deliver vote-worthy performances, we’ll be sure to bring that to your attention with our “NBA All-Star Moment of the Night” series to highlight those deserving players. You can vote for your 2022 NBA All-Stars here, or find several other ways to vote here....

Wizards (19-8 SU, 11-16 ATS) vs. Knicks (5-25 SU, 12-18 ATS), 12 p.m. ET, ESPN Line: Wizards -5.5 Total: 194.5 Overview: The Wizards have dropped two of three straight-up and three in a row against the spread, but won and covered (98-83 as 2-point favorites) against the Knicks in New York early in the season. The Knicks have lost five straight and 15 of 16. The Linemakers’ lean: Our numbers say the Wizards should be -4, although they are just 2-7 ATS over their last nine games, which includes outright home losses in their last two....

Line: Grizzlies -4, Total: 185.5 (check our odds page for current NBA point spreads and totals) The Grizz have hit a rough patch over the last few weeks, going 3-4 SU and 1-6 against the spread over their last seven games. Still, Marc Gasol and company allow just 95.6 points per game, the lowest in the league. It is no surprise that the Grizz are an UNDER-machine. Overall, they are 33-27-2 below the total this season but the last two months have been ridiculous....