But Sauron’s story in the First and Second Ages is very different to that of the War of the Ring, and the Rings of Power is set to be focusing on his narrative just after Morgoth has been captured and sealed away. The valar are in turmoil, Middle Earth is vulnerable, and there are many great battles in these ages that give Sauron just the opportunity he needs to take advantage of the carnage....
But with Adar already having claimed ownership of these lands, alongside his loyal orcs, the second series of the Rings of Power will have to delve into whether these two evil contenders will join forces and claim evil dominion together, or fight for the rule, to become the one supreme dark lord of Middle Earth. RELATED: Why Didn’t Galadriel Tell The Others Halbrand’s Secret? The series has already hinted at a strained relationship between the two, during episode 6 when Adar reveals a little of the backstory behind his time serving under Sauron....
Ignoring Bopanna’s request for pairing him with Saketh Myneni, the All India Tennis Association (AITA) selection committee announced the decision after its meeting here. Bopanna, who earned a direct Olympic entry based on his World No. 10 ranking in men’s doubles, on Friday took everyone by surprise when he told AITA who he preferred as his men’s doubles partner in Rio. The Olympics start on August 4. In an apparent attempt to douse the fire, AITA President Anil Khanna said Bopanna respected Paes but he had his reasons to partner Myneni....
But there was more to Bindra’s missed podium than what meets the eye. Digvijay Singh Deo, a senior journalist who recently authored the book ‘My Olympic Journey’, took to his Twitter handle a few minutes after the completion of the final to reveal an incident that had occurred earlier in the day. The journalist said that Bindra had fallen down along with his gun, and breaking his ‘sight’ in the process (the ‘sight’ is a piece of equipment in the rifle through which the shooter takes aim)....
Speaking on the current Indian scenario, the 18-time doubles Grand Slam winner expressed concerns around the likely progress towards a repeat of the disastrous 2012 episode ahead of the London Olympics. That year, it was Leander who earned direct entry into the Games and had the option of choosing his partner by merit of his Top 10 ranking, but saw his wish to team up with Rohan Bopanna turned down because of the latter’s unwillingness....
When she’s not setting world records and winning gold medals, she’s being outspoken about how she feels about those caught doping. Originally, her sights were set on Russian swimmer Yulia Efimova, who was embroiled in a doping controversy prior to competing at this year’s Summer Olympics. Now, King isn’t just seeing red, but the white and the blue, as well. MORE: King vs. Efimova latest chapter in U.S.-Russia rivalry When asked Monday night how she felt about American sprinters Justin Gatlin and Tyson Gay, Team USA cohorts both caught in doping controversies of their own, King didn’t hold back....
The 50-year-old, who is currently riding high on the success of the film “Fan”, has labelled Karmakar as the “pride of the nation” and added that her achievements inspire him. “Finally our own Nadia Comaneci (a former Romanian gymnast). Dipa Karmakar you are the pride of our Nation. Your achievements inspire us. Thanks little one,” the “Dilwale” star wrote on the photograph of the gymnast. Also read: Narendra Modi to showcase Make in India initiative during 2016 Rio Olympics...
Researchers found “that high viral and, in some cases, bacterial counts were found not just along the shorelines where raw sewage runs into water bodies, but far offshore.” Athletes who are competing in open water swimming, triathlon, sailing, canoeing and rowing would have a 99 percent chance of being infected with a virus by ingesting as little as three teaspoons of the water. MORE: July 2015 scenes from Rio | Portraits of U....
Then, late in the fourth quarter of the NFC championship game in New Orleans, Rams corner Nickell Robey-Coleman blasted Saints receiver Tommylee Lewis before quarterback Drew Brees’ pass arrived. No flag was thrown, and the wrong team was sent to Super Bowl 53. MORE: Saints’ Super Bowl ambitions cursed by another replay debacle Almost a year later, the Saints are in the playoffs searching for redemption yet again. Their quest could be aided by the NFL rule change that was catalyzed by that missed PI call in the NFC title game....
The 34-year-old infielder hit a walk-off, pinch-hit home run in the bottom of the ninth to lead Washington to a 3-2 win over the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park. The homer was Reynolds’ eighth of the season. Miami struck first on an RBI double by Starlin Castro in the third. Washington plated a pair in the fourth before Miami evened the score one inning later. The Nationals loaded the bases in the eighth, but Marlins reliever Drew Steckenrider worked out of the jam, setting up Reynolds’ walk-off blast....
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In Rhythm Sprout, players have to not only move and dodge in time with the music, but they will also be attacking enemies as they appear. With the game’s emphasis on vegetables and food-theming, there are plenty of cute and colorful visuals that enhance its premise. This includes a number of food-themed boss battles in this edible rhythm game. RELATED: TinyBuild Acquires Surgeon Simulator Studio’s IPs and More This trailer reveals that this game will be released in the first quarter of 2023, and can be wishlisted on Steam....
He’s a fashion icon, what can I say? Nature Boy’s influence can even be spotted in the duds celebrities wear now-a-days. MORE: Ronda Rousey breaks man’s ribs | Bob Barker, Adam Sandler recreate ‘Happy Gilmore’ brawl | Sports brawls to remember How does Flair feel about famous people jacking his swagger? Well, he critiqued a few familiar looking celebrity outfits, including LeBron James, Drake, Justin Bieber and, of course, Kim Kardashian....
The Australian’s first podium of 2017 was aided by the retirements of Valtteri Bottas, Kimi Raikkonen and team-mate Max Verstappen. A much-vaunted set of updates on the Red Bull fell flat in Barcelona as Ricciardo finished 75 seconds adrift of race-winner Hamilton, who got the better of Vettel in a thrilling battle packed with strategic fights and on-track squabbles. Ricciardo’s isolated outing also left him as the only driver to finish the race to not be lapped by the leading pair, which he could take some comfort in....
Wilson swapped Seattle for Denver in the offseason in what was a blockbuster move - a move that wasn’t well received by Seahawks fans. Speaking on his podcast, The Richard Sherman Podcast, the former player said that the fans were well within their rights to boo their former quarterback. The reception that Wilson got upon his return to the team that drafted him and where he won a Super Bowl was less than ideal as a chorus of boos rang out across the entire stadium....
After confirmation hearings at the Senate Foreign Relations Committee last week, Richardson’s prospects look good to fill Madeleine Albright’s shoes as U.N. ambassador. Observers who wonder how this beefy, disheveled congressman vaulted into the country’s most buttoned-down diplomatic post are missing the shrewdness behind his every move. The son of an elegant Mexican society matron and a banker from Massachusetts, Richardson grew up in Mexico City and attended schools outside Boston, including the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy....
Nearly two years after Pitino filed a lawsuit against the ULAA for breach of contract seeking close to $40 million, the two sides agreed to a deal in which Pitino won’t receive any money but his departure will be classified as a resignation, according to the Louisville Courier Journal, which cited the settlement agreement. “It’s an exciting day for the university,” Louisville athletic director Vince Tyra said in a statement....
As Rousey remains reclusive, her fans were gifted with episode two of the UFC Embedded fight week video blog, which shows the 29-year-old looking incredibly ripped days ahead of Friday’s match against Amanda Nunes. (Starting at: 7:07) MORE: Ronda Rousey blocks Amanda Nunes on Instagram In the video, Rousey says she doesn’t care about anything other than winning Friday’s fight. Based on her incredible physique, it appears as if the UFC superstar has been laser-focused on her return all year....
“That Mielke is on trial for something he did 60 years ago is a farce,” complains Andreas Filler, a mathematician at Humboldt University in the former eastern sector of Berlin. Mielke is one of several East German kingpins who have not yet been called to account for widespread abuses of human rights under communist rule. Honecker is holed up at the Chilean Embassy in Moscow, where he seems to be dying of kidney cancer....
