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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Groups advocating for professional social workers and abortion rights said they have succeeded in forcing a small Ohio city to significantly narrow its ban on conducting or recommending abortions and so have ended their legal challenge. The lawsuit by the National Association of Social Workers and the Abortion Fund of Ohio argued that the law, passed in May 2021, represented an “extraordinarily broad” infringement on the constitutional rights of due process and free speech. The groups' lawyers at the ACLU of Ohio and Democracy Forward further alleged the ban violated Ohio’s home-rule provisions. The city of Lebanon, in southwest Ohio, opted to revise the law rather than defend it in court. Enforcement had been placed on hold while that work took place. Opponents said they dropped their lawsuit Jan. 12 after provisions were removed that made aiding and abetting an abortion a crime, and the law was further clarified to assure that providing transportation, … [Read more...] about Ohio city rewrites abortion ban, advocacy groups end lawsuit

Arsenal legend Lauren has urged Mikel Arteta to field his strongest side against Manchester City in the FA Cup. Arteta will come face to face with his close friend and former colleague Pep Guardiola when the Gunners take to the Etihad for their fourth round clash on Friday night. The fixture will hold extra importance given the two sides’ rivalry in the Premier League title race this season. With Arsenal playing City again in just two weeks’ time, there may be a temptation to rest players as the Gunners push for the title. But former Arsenal Invincibles right-back Lauren believes not losing the FA Cup tie will be key for their confidence going forward. READ MORE: Pep Guardiola reveals Mikel Arteta didn't celebrate when Man City scored vs Arsenal Lauren told FairBettingSites : “We have to respect the decision of Mikel Arteta , but if I was him, I would play Arsenal's strongest XI against Man City on Friday. Obviously, he'll have to check if any players are not … [Read more...] about Arsenal legend says Gunners will beat Man City if Mikel Arteta plays strongest XI

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has joked Mikel Arteta didn't celebrate when City would score against Arsenal , when he was the Catalan's No.2. Arteta worked under Guardiola at City for three years between 2016 and 2019 - before he left for the top job at the Gunners. And speaking ahead of the pair's reunion, Guardiola said: "Always he jumps and celebrates, except one team. "One team every time we score a goal I jump, come back he was sitting there. It was Arsenal. I said that guy likes Arsenal." However, just because Arteta liked Arsenal it didn't stop him from being ruthless against the Gunners. READ MORE: Arsenal coach aged 27 has become Mikel Arteta's secret weapon in quest for Premier League Arteta masterminded a City win over Arsenal in 2018, when Guardiola had seemingly run out of ideas. Guardiola had instructed Arteta to 'forensically' analyse Arsenal before the game, and it was Arteta that spotted a tactical weakness at half-time. Shortly after the … [Read more...] about Pep Guardiola reveals Mikel Arteta didn’t celebrate when Man City scored vs Arsenal

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — He answers to the nickname Jet, confesses to having “little man” syndrome and has a high-pitched voice — constantly imitated by his teammates and coach — that would make a high school freshman blush. But Jerick McKinnon, the Chiefs’ diminutive running back, has also made an outsized contribution as something of a quarterback helper. He caught nine touchdown passes during the regular season to tie the Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk’s 2001 mark for scoring receptions by a running back. “He just finds a way to get in the end zone,’’ Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes said. “A lot of those things he’s not the first read, he’s not the second read. He’s able to just be in the right spot at the right time whenever I need to hit a check down, I can get it to him and then he makes the most of it by getting into the end zone.” Perhaps the best example of McKinnon’s savvy came in a December game against the Denver Broncos, when Mahomes was flushed from the pocket … [Read more...] about Quarterback’s Little Helper

Atletico Madrid fans have been tearing into Stefan Savic after he picked up his second red card of 2023. Fierce rivals Real Madrid knocked Diego Simeone’s side out of the Copa Del Rey by securing a 3-1 victory after extra-time. Before Savic’s moment of madness, the 231st Madrid derby was pleasingly equal. A wonderful individual goal from Rodrygo cancelled out Alvaro Morata’s first half strike in what was a very entertaining and hard fought contest. However, three weeks after his silly red card against Barcelona, Savic’s extra time dismissal completely changed the game, as Karim Benzema and Vinicius Junior - who was targeted with horrific racist abuse before the match - both found the net to secure a place in the semi-final. READ MORE: Gerard Pique goes official with gorgeous new flame after Shakira cheating storm Savic’s trouble began when he was shown a yellow card for time wasting in the early stages of extra-time. But moments after being turned inside out and back … [Read more...] about Fans slam Atletico defender Savic as ‘f***ing idiot’ after picking up another red card

Arteta hopes for FA Cup win to give Arsenal boost in title race SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info James Maddison could still join Newcastle United ahead of next week's January transfer deadline in spite of Leicester City having already rejected at least one concrete bid for the 26-year-old's signature, according to reports. The Magpies have been credited with a desire to land Maddison for a number of months and have been tipped to bring him to St James' Park this month as Eddie Howe looks to reinforce his squad in advance of the Premier League run-in. Related articles Everton new boss Sean Dyche could make four signings before deadline Arsenal chief Edu has 'considerable funds to spend this … [Read more...] about Newcastle target James Maddison received ‘concrete offer’ with 11th-hour move on the cards

Arteta hopes for FA Cup win to give Arsenal boost in title race SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Arsenal will not complete any January business that would get in the way of a summer move for top target Decan Rice, according to reports. The Gunners are the surprise leaders in the race to sign the West Ham captain and believe they can get their man for around £75million. Related articles Arsenal new boy Kiwior's agent sums up what is behind Gunners' success Arsenal icon Keown claims Saka would 'walk into' Invincibles side A shock Premier League title charge has seen Arsenal able to improve the type of player they target. The North Londoners are expected to battle with Chelsea and … [Read more...] about Arsenal’s stance on late January bid for Declan Rice as Gunners set price they’ll pay

Arteta hopes for FA Cup win to give Arsenal boost in title race SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The clock is really beginning to tick down now with just five days remaining of the January transfer window. Premier League managers up and down the country will no doubt be desperate for their clubs to work some last-minute magic and bring in a quality reinforcement or two to boost their squads ahead of the second half of the season. Related articles Chelsea edge out Man Utd as Mudryk named best January signing Leeds 'convinced' they're beating Arsenal and Spurs in McKennie race Arsenal have been the name on everyone's lips due to their sensational campaign so far, and the Gunners have also … [Read more...] about Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal make £60m Caicedo bid, Gordon ‘fee agreed’, Chelsea deals die

Arteta hopes for FA Cup win to give Arsenal boost in title race SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Arsenal director Edu wanted to include a unique anti- Chelsea clause during negotiations for the signing of Jakub Kiwior earlier this month, according to reports. The Gunners eventually managed to bring Kiwior to the Emirates Stadium from Spezia for a transfer fee of around £22million, with the Polish defender becoming their second January signing after the capture of Leandro Trossard from Brighton and Hove Albion. Related articles Leeds at risk of Weston McKennie hijack but Arsenal yet to hold talks Paul Ince leaves reporters in stitches with Erik ten Hag comment Arsenal have endured a tough … [Read more...] about Arsenal chief Edu ‘wanted to include anti-Chelsea clause’ in £22m transfer negotiations

It stands as a pragmatic approach. But to the Miami Heat there could be an upside to the downside. Entering play Friday, no NBA team averaged fewer points than the Heat’s 108.4. In terms of offensive rating, the only teams ranked lower were the lottery-bound Charlotte Hornets, Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs. And yet, in the Heat’s previous four victories entering Friday night’s game against the Orlando Magic at Miami-Dade Arena, they held their opponents to 96, 98, 96 and 95 points. So in an obtuse way, being behind the curve might actually have the Heat ahead of the curve when it comes to pace and scoring slowing in the playoffs, with postseason success still the ultimate goal. “I don’t feel like you have a lot of playoff series that are high scoring, besides the one we watched between Minnesota and Memphis,” center Bam Adebayo said of last season’s playoffs. “Besides that, I feel like a lot of teams slow down, possession by possession, and you get those games like … [Read more...] about Heat finding an upside with the downside amid scoring struggles