Appearing at the yearly Milken Institute Middle East and Africa Summit in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, Ryan told CNBC that Biden’s appeal with moderates and “suburbanites” could lead him to a victory over Trump were he to get the nomination. “I think Joe is probably the hardest to beat, because it’s going to come down to the suburban [voter], it’s going to be the suburbanite that’ll basically be the difference-maker,” Ryan said, before describing the hypothetical suburban voter as a “first-generation Republican” who likes “Trump the idea,” but not the president’s personality....

Paul, who had never made more than five 3-pointers in a game, had 10 assists. Blake Griffin scored 23 points, Jamal Crawford had 17 and J.J. Redick added 12 for the Clippers, who shot 55 percent from the field and made 15 of 29 3-point attempts. Russell Westbrook scored 29 points, Kevin Durant had 25 and Serge Ibaka added 12 for the Thunder, who suffered their worst home loss since moving to Oklahoma City....

More than 10 million cycles–many of them thick-tired, soft-seated “mountain” bikes, good for both on- and off-road use–were sold last year. Bicycles, moreover, appear to be that rare kind of exercise equipment that actually gets used. Some 84 million cyclists are now pedaling around America on a regular basis. True, about 83.5 million of them should be over a few feet more to the right, but remember: this is the age of the megadistance cyclist....

In court documents submitted in a federal lawsuit against Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) said the rise of the Delta variant and the beginning of the school year have increased the risks to children, with the number of pediatric COVID-19 cases skyrocketing. The group noted that 20 percent of all child cases were diagnosed between August 13 and September 16, the AP said. “This surge appears to be due to two principal factors: the resumption of in-person schooling (and particularly schooling in places without masks), and the emergence of the delta variant, which is more than twice as contagious as previous variants,” the AAP said in the court document....

“I cannot be any prouder to take Red Sox Nation to the Hall of Fame with the logo on my plaque,” Martinez said in a statement . “I am extremely proud to represent Boston and all of New England with my Hall of Fame career. I’m grateful to all of the teams for which I played, and especially fans, for making this amazing honor come true.” The selections aren’t a huge surprise....

The Pelicans big man is expected to decline his $9 million player option this offseason, according to a report from The Athletic, which cites unidentified league sources. The 24-year-old is coming off a career year. He averaged 21.4 points and 8.7 rebounds per game with New Orleans this past season. Randle left the Lakers in free agency after 2017-18. His two-year, $18 million deal with the Pelicans was meant to give him another shot at free agency in the summer of 2019 after he proved himself in New Orleans, according to an ESPNWas very important for Randle to get another shot in free agency next summer if he wants it....

Washington hosts New Orleans just a few nights after Anthony Davis dropped a monster 59-point, 20-rebound performance on the Pistons. The Wizards are 5-point favorites, with the total set at 213.5. While Vegas has Washington favored by five points, AccuScore sim data has them as just one-point favorites, suggesting a pick on the road dog. MORE: NBA live odds page | NBA ATS standings The Pelicans cover a 5-point spread in nearly 63 percent of simulations....

Ahead of the joint session on Wednesday, Pence said the belief that he had the “unilateral power” to accept or reject electoral votes unilaterally was “wrong” after a “careful study of our Constitution.” As Pence committed to carrying out his admittedly ceremonial role, Trump was at a rally telling attendees that the vice president had additional power to block Electoral College votes and that it would be “sad” if he failed to do nothing....

Coach Mike Sullivan told reporters after the team’s 3-2 shootout loss to the Buffalo Sabres that “more definitive answers” on both players will be available Sunday morning. Crosby was reportedly seen leaving PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh with a limp hours after a puck deflected off the laces of his skate early in the first period. The Pens’ captain left the game after the shot block and did not return to the bench for the start of the second period....

There are a number of disorders and diseases that can undermine the function and/or structure of the penis, some of which are congenital (inherited), neurological (related to nerves), neoplastic (characterized by tumors), or infectious in origin. Specialists in diseases of the urinary tract and male reproductive organs, called urologists, are typically called upon to diagnose and treat conditions affecting the penis. These include conditions affecting sexual function. Here are 11 penile disorders and diseases that are commonly seen by urologists:...

Franklin was handed a bat, presumably to do the conventional thing and hit the piñata. But then his football instincts took over. MORE: Christian Hackenburg was PSU’s sacrificial lamb That was probably pretty painful. But hey, at least he made kids happy in the process.

The racist note, addressed to safety Jonathan Sutherland and signed by Dave Petersen, was posted on Twitter by defensive tackle Antonio Shelton. After Shelton’s tweet gained traction, Penn State’s official Twitter account disavowed the content of the letter but wrote that the “source” and “authenticity” of the letter are still unknown. Heavy.com editor Tom Cleary discovered three letters to the editor previously published in Pennsylvania newspapers that were attributed to a David Petersen of Johnstown, Penn....

Yet three players who committed to Penn State — while Paterno was still the coach — are still on the Nittany Lions’ roster in the Rose Bowl. MORE: SN 2016 All-Americans Safety Malik Golden and offensive linemen Derek Dowrey and Brian Gaia, all fifth-year seniors, talked with the Los Angeles Times to share their story of a roller-coaster career in Happy Valley, which included investigations, sanctions and the resignation of the coach who recruited them....

Hackenberg was 8-of-14 for 139 yards and an interception before the injury in the second quarter against Georgia. He’s ranked at the fifth best quarterback available on both Mel Kiper and Todd McShay’s ESPN draft rankings. MORE: Five best free-agent fits for RGIII | Nine coaches on the hot seat “My family and I felt like this was best for me,” Hackenberg told reporters after the game. “My role here at Penn State, my job has been accomplished....

But one institution of higher learning has taken a tentative but crucial step back from the woke promises it made at the height of the BLM moral panic. In an attempt to preserve their liberal bona fides after the summer of demonstrations and riots, Penn State agreed, like numerous other universities, to create an institute dedicated to “anti-racism.” It would, in the words of Boston University institute leader and leading critical race theory (CRT) ideologue Ibram X....

“I can’t be more excited or more proud to wear the orange and blue,” Mets third baseman David Wright said, via MLB.com. “I bleed orange and blue. To be able to celebrate with these fans, this city, this team, is a privilege.” MORE: Memorable Mets moments | MLB postseason schedule Wright crushed a three-run home run in the top of the ninth inning to ice the game. Lucas Duda kicked things off with a grand slam in the first inning and Curtis Granderson added a solo shot in the second inning....

Shapiro, 48, has spent two decades in the elected office. In his role as attorney general, he produced the sexual abuse report that started 20 similar investigations in other states. The case also brought stronger laws to Pennsylvania and helped push the nation’s bishops to approve regulations for dealing with sexual abuse. According to Will Simons, Shapiro’s campaign communications director, Shapiro will launch his bid to become the state’s chief executive during a speech in Pittsburgh....

Walter Ogrod, 55, has spent almost 28 years behind bars for the 1988 murder of four-year-old Barbara Jean Horn. But last month, the Conviction Integrity Unit of the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office filed a request for his conviction and death sentence to be vacated after determining that Ogrod is “likely innocent,” citing unreliable scientific evidence, false testimony, and alleged misconduct by police and prosecutors. Earlier this week, Ogrod’s attorneys learned the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas would not grant their request for a prompt hearing....

Ross Roggio, 53, was arrested Thursday for allegedlykidnapping and torturing an employee in Iraq while directing Kurdish soldiers to inflict physical and mental pain on the individual.Roggio already faces charges for illegally dealing firearms to Iraq, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said in a press release on Friday. The indictment states that in 2015, Roggio was managing a project to build a factory and produce weapons in the Kurdistan region of Iraq....