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With our Field of 68 bracket projection, we’re here to do our best to help you decide for yourself how those resumes stack up. This isn’t a projection of what the seed lines will look like on Selection Sunday, but it’s a guess at how the bracket would look if the season ended after games on Tuesday. Our goal is to give you the information that will be used by the selection committee — a mix of statistics and other relevant facts for every single at-large team....

The Linemakers on Sporting News, in partnership with the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook and Gamblino, are offering something very special tied to this year’s Tournament – a chance to win entry into the SuperContest, the most prestigious sports betting contest in the world. For the first time ever, the Westgate is running a series of satellite events, the winners of which get a seat the SuperContest. The “March to the Championship” SuperContest Satellite is the first of four satellite events....

As of Friday, September 17, Florida has reported 50,811 COVID-19 deaths, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the state’s health department. Because the state has approximately 21,480,000 residents, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, that means that roughly one in 422 Floridians has died due to COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic. On September 16, the state reported 1,554 COVID-19 deaths, its highest-ever daily toll....

In the study conducted among 10,211 adults between July 13 and July 19, Pew researchers asked respondents about the ways in which their places of worship were implementing restrictions—such as social distancing measures, mask mandates and enhanced sanitation—as the pandemic remained a threat within the country. The survey had a 1.5 percent margin of error, Pew’s report said. A narrow majority—about 57 percent—of respondents told researchers they believed their place of worship should operate with modifications in place, though support for specific modifications varied....

“You’re penalizing people who have done the right thing,” said Ricketts, a Republican politician first elected to lead Nebraska in 2015, according to the Associated Press. “That’s not the way you want to approach any sort of government program.” His latest remarks come as the U.S. Senate prepares to begin debating the terms of a third COVID-19 stimulus bill, backed by President Joe Biden, which endeavors to offset economic consequences of the ongoing national virus outbreak....

Nebraska’s labor department and the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the October unemployment rate, and spokespeople for both offices confirmed that it was the lowest in the nation’s records. Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts lauded the achievement in a statement released Friday. “The record rate is a sign of our strong job growth, successful reemployment services, and extraordinary economic resilience. Nebraska has plenty of great-paying career opportunities for anyone looking to enjoy the Good Life!...

Negreanu, who's spent a while atop the rankings in 2014, moves up to #3 in the World. Kid Poker has three cashes so far at the World Series of Poker, including a runner-up finish in Event #13 No Limit 2-7 Draw Lowball. MORE: Volpe Defeats Negreanu for Bracelet | Michael Phelps Votes for Volpe! | Dimmig Wins Millionaire Maker Paul Volpe is the man who defeated Negreanu in Event #13....

Young’s online archive consists of previously unreleased live cuts, alternate takes and more. The collection is bound to keep his fans entertained for hours on end, as they explore the rare versions of Young’s music. Along with the vast collection, Young’s Fireside Sessions are also available from the website. The Fireside Sessions consist of the musician’s livestreams. “Hope you’re all doing well out there, everybody. It’s a different situation,” he said in his second session....

“The Zwickau police department hit the right-wing extremist sales scene,” Saxony police said in a report posted on Dec. 6. “With the support of colleagues from the State Criminal Police Office in Saxony, the Zwickau criminal police carried out an eight-hour search on [Dec. 6] in a residential building in the Zwickau district of Cainsdorf. As part of their investigations, state security officials had previously come to the conclusion that the 39-year-old German residing there could trade in Nazi devotional items....

An NCV is sometimes part of the evaluation of sensory problems, pain, and weakness of the extremities. It’s often done with an electromyography (EMG), a nerve test that involves the placement of tiny needles into the muscles. This article describes what you can do to prepare for NCV, what to expect, and why you might have this test. Nerve Conduction Velocity Test Uses Generally, NCV is ordered to assess diseases of the peripheral nerves—those that connect from the muscles, organs, and skin to the spinal cord or brain....

Not only does the new month mark the return of Netflix’s highly acclaimed series The Crown, which covers the rise of Queen Elizabeth II, but the streaming giant will also portray King Henry V’s reign with the debut of The King, starring Timothée Chalamet. The film follows the story of the young and wayward Prince Hal, who is forced to assume the British throne following the death of his father....

Irving has been suspended since Nov. 3 after showing support for a movie with antisemitic views and the Nets gave their star point guard a checklist to complete before he would be able to retake the court. The team said Irving would miss “no less than five games” for his comments and Brooklyn held that stance, keeping him sidelined for eight games heading into Sunday’s contest against the Grizzlies....

It's an image that has become all too familiar in recent years. Each time the Brooklyn Nets' $100 million point guard suffers another setback, he returns to the drawing board, works to regain full use of his injured ankles, then eventually suffers the same fate. MORE: Nets hold team-only meeting | NBA scoreboard | Injuries The latest setback came in Brooklyn’s 95-91 loss to the Charlotte Bobcats on Wednesday. Williams was in his first game back since suffering a similar injury against the Phoenix Suns last Friday....

The Nevada Supreme Court declared the official canvass of the 2020 election and sent signed documents to the governor’s office, which will issue certificates of elections to the winners. Several media outlets, including the Associated Press previously called Nevada for Biden on Saturday, November 7, following a batch of 1,500 ballots for the Democratic candidate came in, giving him a 2 percent lead over Trump. Nevada carries six electoral college votes....

Other businesses affected include bars, restaurants, movie theaters and gyms which will close Wednesday. Restaurants will be prohibited from offering dine-in service and will only be offering delivery or takeout items. “All gatherings should be postponed or canceled,” Sisolak said. “This is not the time for sleepovers, play dates, concerts, theater outings or athletic events. Although you might not be experiencing symptoms at this time, you may be contagious. Do not risk your health or the health of others....

Gov. Steve Sisolak said that bars in several countries deemed a “hotspot” for coronavirus will be returning to Phase 1 of their “Roadmap to Recovery,” as of 11:59 p.m. on Friday, July 10. This means any bar which does not serve food must close or only provide curbside pickup and delivery where allowed. The return to previous guidelines also means that restaurants with bar areas must close them and not let customers gather there, and limit capacity to 50 percent....

The two-time Pro Bowler signed a two-year, $16 million contract with the Denver Broncos on March 26 after leaving the Los Angeles Chargers, whom he will now meet twice a season in the AFC West. Gordon did not start his 2019 season until Week 5 after a tense contract holdout failed to land him the lucrative long-term extension he was seeking. His position wasn’t helped by Austin Ekeler’s fine displays in his absence....

One expert called the rules “criminally narrow” and argued that they will “greatly undermine the effectiveness of the system.” “We’re worried that it will leave some people out who are out of work through no fault of their own but don’t qualify for regular benefits,” added Andrew Stettner, a senior fellow at the liberal public policy research group The Century Foundation. The guidance, which was issued by the Department of Labor on Sunday, is intended to help states set up Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA)....

Diabetes, a metabolic disorder caused when the pancreas stops secreting insulin. is the nation’s fourth leading killer’ As diabetics age, they are at high risk for blindness, kidney disorders and nerve damage so severe it requires amputation of feet and hands. In the new study, researchers at the National Institutes of Health followed 1,441 people with Type I diabetes, the deadliest form of the disorder. Half of the patients got traditional treatment, half a more intensive regimen that involved regulating insulin levels with special pumps or frequent injections....

The veteran quarterback brought the curtain down on a two-decade spell in New England in March, leaving the Patriots to sign a two-year, $50 million deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a free agent. Brady’s departure from New England sent shockwaves throughout the NFL and marked the end of football’s most successful dynasty. Since drafting Brady in 2000, the Patriots have reached nine Super Bowls, winning six of them, and topped the AFC East for 11 consecutive seasons....