“I don’t know, I guess I’d say that Biden will win Arizona if you forced me to pick, but I sure as heck don’t think the state should have been called by anyone, and I think the calls that were previously made should be retracted now,” Silver wrote in his website’s blog. His reasoning involves the existence of an estimated 450,000 mail-in ballots that, according to party registration, are 23 percent Democratic, 44 percent Republican and 33 percent independent or other parties....

Forward Nathan MacKinnon, who leads the Avalanche and is second in the NHL in points exited Colorado’s game Tuesday and did not return after a collision with the Vancouver Canucks’ Alex Edler. On Wednesday, head coach Jared Bednar said MacKinnon will miss Colorado’s next game on Thursday against the Edmonton Oilers. The team updated MacKinnon’s status on Wednesday, calling him day-to-day. TSN’s Bob McKenzie reported the Avalanche will know more about MacKinnon’s status in the next day, but are hopeful the 2018 All-Star will not miss more than a week....

Every year, challengers line up to take aim at Joey Chestnut. He has gone home with a win 13 times. He has only gone home as a loser once. Yes, the contest is far from the days of the great Chestnut vs. Takeru Kobayashi rivalry of the mid-2000s. Still, there is excitement surrounding the event every year, especially for bettors who know that relying on Chestnut is a virtually foolproof plan to make some extra cash....

Kodiak escaped his enclosure on Saturday after being “startled,” UPI reported. According to tweets made by the zoo on Sunday, the bird’s habitat had been “compromised in one area.” “What we do know is that Kody’s habitat, like all habitats at the National Aviary, is carefully designed with the safety and comfort of our birds as our highest priority, and they are checked daily by our staff,” National Aviary staff said in a Facebook post on Monday....

Breadsticks are known as “grissini” in Italian and they are a crucial part of any Italian meal. Grissini is important as they are used to mop up the sauce left in the bowl. This is called “Scarpetta”, which translates to “little shoe”. It is expected that you keep bread until the end of the meal to scoop up the rest of the sauce, so check out where you can get cheap and discounted breadsticks to ensure you never run out…...

To help the nation celebrate this sweet day, Newsweek has rounded up where Americans can get free or cheap cookies. Who invented the chocolate chip cookie? The inventor of the delicious treat was Ruth Wakefield. According to her obituary in the New York Times, Wakefield started to make chocolate chip cookies in the 1930s. The article states that she was thinking up new recipes using cookie dough while returning from a vacation in Egypt....

But one argument that continues to go unresolved is whether dogs are better than cats. Like a dog with a bone, Newsweek started digging into scientific research to find the answer. Dogs have more neurons than cats This might not mean a lot when it comes down to who gives the best snuggles, but it does give some insight into which animal is smarter. Research from a collective of academics, including Vanderbilt University and the University of California, found that dogs had around 500 million neurons in their cerebral cortex, double the amount of a cat....

The National Dog Show began in 1879, and it has been held annually since 1933, including 2020 when most events did not occur amid the COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s dog show is taking place at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Pa. The actual competition took place on Saturday, Nov. 20 and Sunday, Nov. 21, but the pre-taped broadcast is always shown on Thanksgiving. Only 600 dogs will be allowed to compete this year, compared to the normal 2,000 that participate....

Originally started in 1938 by the Chicago Salvation Army to honor women who served donuts to soldiers during World War I, National Doughnut Day has certainly become a favorite for Americans. Well, who doesn’t like free doughnuts? Whether you’re planning to have some doughy goodness for breakfast, lunch or dinner, check out this Newsweek guide to getting free doughnuts, discounts and competitions. Dunkin’ Donuts The coffee and doughnut chain is offering a free donut with any beverage purchase on June 5, 2020....

North America The Appalachian mountain range tapers off into the rocky cliffs and sheltered coves of Newfoundland’s Terra Nova National Park. Canada’s easternmost park boasts lush rolling hills, bogs, hiking trails and white-water canoeing on the North West River. South of the Canadian border, visitors to Ohio’s Cuyahoga Valley National Park can view the landscape on horseback or via the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad. Visit historic sites like the Everett Road Covered Bridge or the Hale Farm and Village, where potters and glass blowers offer demonstrations....

Michigan’s head coach once again proved his ability as a recruiter, securing two five-star commits and a ridiculous 19 four-star players. MORE: National Signing Day 2017: Top 10 freshmen who can make immediate impact The Wolverines picked up some notable last-minute additions to an already strong recruiting class, landing five-star defensive lineman Aubrey Solomon and also received a commitment from the No. 1 rated punter in the country Brad Robbins, although he was not listed on Michigan’s official roster of signees as of 7 p....

With the Nationals kicking off the season at home against the Mets, droves of fans came out with altered versions of Harper’s old jersey. MORE: Watch ‘ChangeUp,’ a new MLB live whip-around show on DAZN It ranged from crossing out his name to adding some not-nice extras above his name. Harper appears immune to the noise — he showed up to the Phillies’ opening day game against the Braves with this Pulp Fiction-inspired shirt....

Busch took an early lead and was still out front when the race was halted with 32 laps left in the 200-mile race around Phoenix's odd-shaped mile oval. After a delay of more than two hours, the race was called, giving Busch his series-record 64th Nationwide victory. MORE: NASCAR concerned over Cup ringers in Nationwide Kevin Harvick finished second and pole sitter Brad Keselowski was third, followed by Kyle Larson and Matt Kenseth....

KANSAS CITY, Kan. -- The drama-filled 2013 Chase for the Sprint Cup now has a major feud to add to the mix. Brad Keselowski vowed to retaliate against rival Kyle Busch over a wreck with 13 laps remaining in the Nationwide Series race Saturday at Kansas Speedway. – Kenseth wins Kansas Lottery 300 | Junior’s drive | VIDEO: Sprint Cup preview | Field breakdown Whether that means on the Sprint Cup side, where Busch is competing for a Cup title, remains to be seen....

Brad Keselowski vowed to retaliate against rival Kyle Busch over a wreck with 13 laps remaining in the Nationwide Series race Saturday at Kansas Speedway. Whether that means on the Sprint Cup side, where Busch is competing for a Cup title, remains to be seen. Busch took blame for the accident Saturday, which occurred as they battled for second on the frontstretch. "That's as dirty as it gets -- when someone wrecks you down the straightaway, that's as dirty as it gets," Keselowski said....

1. Devil’s Den, Williston, Florida A comfortable 72 degrees year round, this natural spring offers visitors the chance to snorkel or scuba dive to explore a prehistoric cave from below the surface. Its name is derived from the steam seen rising from the opening of the toasty cave during the colder months. 2. The Grotto, Tobermory, Ontario A great cooling-off spot for hikers, this touch of paradise in Bruce Peninsula National Park is known for being quite chilly....

Nazem Kadri was knocked out of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the Oilers after he was cross-checked from behind by Oilers forward Evander Kane. The hit sent Kadri flying into the boards. Kadri was slow to get up and appeared to be laboring with his upper body before he was helped to the locker room. Kane received a five-minute major for boarding, but he was not given a game misconduct despite Kadri’s apparent injury....

The NBA has been pushing for the move since the latest collective bargaining agreement was agreed upon in 2011. The National Basketball Players Association finally agreed to three random, unannounced tests annually, two in-season and one offseason. Players will also be subject to reasonable cause testing for HGH. MORE: What is HGH? A medical expert weighs in | NBA playoffs first-round predictions Testing positive for HGH will result in pretty severe penalties....

On October 18, The Shaquille O’Neal Foundation and Icy Hot hosted an NBA 2K22 Twitch event to help his initiative, “Combaq Courts,” continue to fix blacktops across the U.S. In an interview with Newsweek, the Hall of Fame center discussed his dedication to community service, which he attributed to his parents, Lucille O’Neal and the late Phillip A. Harrison. “Rehabbing courts and partnering with NBA 2K is something I’ve always wanted to do, said O’Neal....

NORFOLK — The city of Detroit has cut down its output of automobiles, but it continues to produce some of the best pro basketball players in assembly-line fashion George Gervin, a slender and stylish 6-8 forward for the Virginia Squires, is the latest and greatest high-scoring model out of Motown. Among the ABA’s top scorers since the beginning of the season, averaging over 25 points a game, he was the lone representative of the host franchise voted to play in the league’s seventh annual All-Star Game here on January 30....