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It was Rick Astley’s first single, and reached number one in 25 countries, but the song reared its head once more some two decades after it was released in 1987, and got a new lease of life online. The now enduring image of Astley, 55, in a beige trench coat has spawned numerous parodies and even costumes, with the viral prank reaching as far as the White House. Speaking to Newsweek, he said: “It’s kind of strange obviously, I mean let’s just put this in perspective, ‘Never Gonna Give You Up,’ my first single, that song, the internet didn’t even exist, the internet was somebody’s dream....

Speaking to Fox Business Network, Scott, the chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, estimated that the GOP will end up with more than 52 senators in November’s elections. In his prediction, Scott listed a number of candidates who are currently “barely behind” in the polls who he said may end up winning against their Democratic rivals in states such as Pennsylvania and Washington. The Senate is currently split 50-50, with the Democrats controlling the chamber with Vice President Kamala Harris’ tie-breaking vote....

NBA League Pass: Sign up to unlock live out-of-market games (7-day free trial) Unfortunately, the veteran guard appeared to have suffered a serious left knee injury in Tuesday’s loss to the Pelicans. Here’s all we know about Ricky Rubio’s injury situation: What is Ricky Rubio’s injury? With 2:20 to play against the Pelicans on Tuesday, Rubio was forced to leave the game after he seemed to have injured his left knee....

The “Work” singer added that she was mourning the loss of innocent lives after violence broke out on Monday. The fighting follows weeks of tension in East Jerusalem over the proposed evictions of Palestinians from their homes in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood to make room for Israeli settlers. Violent clashes erupted at a holy site revered by Muslims and Jews. As of Thursday morning, Israel is continuing an air offensive on Gaza, while rockets are being launched towards Israel from Gaza....

A 45-second video of the singer’s baby was posted to her TikTok on Saturday. She and her partner, rapper A$AP Rocky, welcomed the boy to the world in May. The footage captures Rihanna and her child interacting in the back of a moving car, with the 7-month-old cooing and even cracking some smiles. “You trying to get Mommy’s phone?” the star asked at one point when her son grabs for her cell....

Galadriel appears in both scenes, but one appears to be an actual experience of living through dragon fire, or perhaps that of a Balrog, as she wakes up in the scene covered in ash, and the other appears to be a terrible vision of a war to come, and the fall of her people to some terrible fate. This leads on from the opening moment in the trailer of a monumental pile of elven helmets from some sort of war of battle....

The Indian duo dominated their opponents to win 7-5, 6-4 and entered the quarter-finals here at the Olympic Tennis Centre on Thursday. –IANS kh/ 0 votes

Deepika Kumari was being touted as one of the brightest medal-winning prospects for India in the individual event. However, after a promising start to the Ranking Round that saw her surge to the top spot at one stage, her performance dipped drastically during the latter part of the event as she slipped to the 20th spot after the completion of her quota of 12 rounds and finished there with 640 points to her name....

The first two games of the first set went on pretty routinely as both pairs held their serve. Mirza and Bopanna seemed to be in sync and were showing great teamwork on serve, but Stosur and Peers were proving to be quite the duo. The serve and volley combination was being effectively used by both sets of players in the early stages. The Indians seemed under pressure on the Bopanna serve at times in the first set, while the Australians were able to hold without much fuss....

Multiple reports say Brazil’s most globally recognized athlete informed the organizing committee of his overall condition. Pelé was scheduled to light the Olympic flame at the opening ceremony. MORE: U.S. athletes to watch | How to watch the Rio Olympics Pelé, 75, is a three-time World Cup soccer champion. There had been reports that several sponsorship deals could prevent him from lighting the cauldron, prior to the news regarding his health....

Living in the Denver Zoo, Bandhu, which means “friend” in Sanskrit, turned 12 on May 18 and gifted himself a song played especially for the occasion. In a video shared by the Denver Zoo on Tuesday, Bandhu can be seen showing off his piano playing skills as a staff member holds out a keyboard for him. He amazingly uses his large upper lip to navigate the keys, tinkering out an impressive version of Happy Birthday in honor of himself....

The Three Lions began their campaign with a crushing 5-0 win over the Czech Republic on Friday, with both players making their international bows off the bench. But, due to a number of injuries and fitness doubts, they have moved into the starting XI in Podgorica. Eric Dier was forced off in the first half on Friday, while Jordan Henderson and Jadon Sancho – both of whom are among the substitutes against Montenegro – are struggling with fitness issues....

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After all, it worked out the last time the Packers drafted an overlooked guy named Rodgers out of California. MORE: Legendary Lambeau field in photos | Packers receivers would help any QB Richard Rodgers was far from a standout with the Golden Bears. He started 11 games (appeared in 35) and recorded two touchdowns in three seasons, including a switch from tight end to inside receiver before his junior year in 2013....

The Seattle cornerback said via ESPN that a Monday MRI showed that his elbow is only sprained, and that he fully expects to participate in Super Bowl XLIX. MORE: How Seahawks, Patriots match up | Super Bowl info Sherman’s left arm was injured while he was trying to tackle Green Bay’s James Starks in the NFC championship. He returned to the game but limited the use of his arm. “I could still position myself to be in coverage,” Sherman said of his injury after the game....

Antonio Conte has been backed during the summer window as the Italian coach looks to build a squad capable of competing across multiple fronts in the coming months. Ivan Perisic has arrived from Conte’s former side Inter Milan, alongside Premier League duo Fraser Forster and Yves Bissouma, but a new club record fee has secured a deal for Brazilian international Richarlison. Everton’s hard ball stance secured a £60m (€69.2m/$72.5m) overall fee for the 25-year-old as the self assured Samba Boy faces a major career test....

Earlier this week, he signed William Byron to join the organization. Byron is a rookie sensation in the Camping World Truck Series with a season-high five wins. The 18-year-old is the points leader driving for Kyle Busch Motorsports. MORE: Rick Hendrick provides update on Dale Earnhardt Jr. Next season, he’ll move to the Xfinity Series to drive for Hendrick Motorsports affiliate JR Motorsports, which is owned by Dale Earnhardt Jr....

Tuesday’s press conference prior to the Cardinals’ huge road game Wednesday at No. 18 SMU served as proof, though the coach told reporters the facial hair was gone as soon as he arrived back home from Saturday’s 72-66 road loss at Memphis. The after ... And the before ... Wednesday’s game vs. the Mustangs carries high stakes for the No. 11 Cardinals, who are tied with Cincinnati for the American Athletic Conference lead with two games left on the schedule....