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Cats have always loved cardboard boxes. According to a study conducted by Ethologist Claudia Vinke from Utrecht University in the Netherlands, felines are drawn to boxes because they view them as spaces where they are less likely to be pestered whether by other animals or human companions. A good cardboard box can therefore make a huge difference to a cat’s quality of life, so you can only wonder what the two felines featured in the video posted online by kaitlynnhollo must have thought when she presented them with their very own cat nightclub....

“I don’t even know,” Carroll said, about Lynch’s availability (via ESPN.com). “Just wait and see and take it one day at a time.” MORE: Beast Mode memories | What we learned from wild-card weekend Carroll did the same thing last week and thought up until late Friday that Lynch, coming back from abdominal surgery, would go Sunday. “We finished practice [Friday], and I went right to you guys, to talk to the media, just going on what I had seen,” Carroll said after his team’s 10-9 win over the Vikings....

EHA has been thrust into the public eye during the pandemic because of its work studying bat coronaviruses with the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV), which is located in the city Chinese city that was the first epicentre of the COVID outbreak. EHA recently came under heavy scrutiny after a group of online researchers and correspondents known as the Decentralized Radical Autonomous Search Team Investigating COVID-19 (DRASTIC) published a 2018 proposal to the U....

The Change.org petition comes amid a push from some Democratic lawmakers for President Joe Biden to release a memo outlining whether his executive authority is broad enough to forgive student debt. On the campaign trail, Biden said he would start the process of forgiving student debt, suggesting he backed up to $10,000 in forgiveness for some Americans. But the petition points the finger at Cardona, whom it said the president had asked in March “to get clarification” on whether he had the authority to cancel student loan debt with an executive order....

Underwood lost some trust from Bachelor Nation when his ex-girlfriend, Cassie Randolph, took out a restraining order against the former Bachelor last September. Now, that’s coming back to haunt him with a petition to cancel Underwood’s upcoming Netflix documentary. A change.org petition asks Netflix to spike the documentary, with both the anonymous poster and commenters calling Underwood “abusive.” And since its posting on Wednesday, the petition has nearly reached its goal of 10,000 signatures....

For the past few days, several change.org petitions demanding the white supremacist group be classified as terrorists have gone viral. As of the morning of June 10, three petitions have gained at least 517,000 signatures between them, with a fourth petition demanding “Make the KKK Illegal” also attracting more than 233,000 signatures. “The KKK has long been a group of thugs that have suppressed the voices of and invoked fear into Minority Communities across the country....

Naturally, his early departure prompted NFL teams at the annual Scouting Combine Wednesday to ask why he departed so quickly. He has his reasons. One reason. MORE: Top 10 Auburn Tigers | Fixing Tigers’ offensive issues “My mother is homeless,” Barber said. That is jarring to hear. Though it is mitigated somewhat by Barber’s subsequent explanation that she is living with his sister, the point stands firm: His need is real....

Manning’s $19 million base salary for 2016 becomes guaranteed March 9. While the Broncos aren’t rushing Manning on a decision, they do need to know soon because Manning’s backup in Denver, Brock Osweiler, is set to be a free agent. MORE: What will Peyton Manning do next? 9 best bets “There’s a time when the contract becomes guaranteed, so they’ll just have to make a move before then,” Manning’s agent, Tom Condon, told Dan Sileo of The Mighty 1090 in San Diego on Friday....

With the Broncos' undefeated record in tow, Manning took the field to a standing ovation by the tens of thousands of Colts fans at Lucas Oil Stadium It was a great "thank you" to their former quarterback who was responsible for leading Indianapolis to a Super Bowl XLI victory in 2006 and 11 postseason appearances with him under center.

The documentary follows undercover reporter Liam Collins, a former British hurdler who approaches numerous doctors about using performance-enhancing drugs under the premise of searching for a way to make the Rio Olympics. PHOTOS: Peyton Manning’s worst moments | Barry Bonds’ controversial, PED-tainted career The doctors, in an apparent attempt to prove their credibility, list a number of high-profile athletes to whom they allegedly supply drugs — especially a steroid called Delta-2....

With a 4-yard pass on Sunday, Manning overtook Brett Favre on the NFL’s all-time passing yards list, adding to a litany of records on his resume: passing touchdowns, 4,000-yard seasons, 300-yard games — no one has more. MORE: 10 worst games of Manning’s career | Peyton Manning is benched | Manning’s career in photos But Manning has a Stephen King syndrome. For while he has authored a great career, while his highlights will play on loop in perpetuity, Manning struggles with storybook endings....

MORE: Where does Manning rank among best QBs ever? As horrendous as that three minutes sounds, and as uncomfortable as the former Volunteers QB appears, it wasn’t Manning’s only attempt at the microphone. He also gave Johnny Cash’s “Folsom Prison Blues” a try. MORE: What will Manning do next? Nine options Manning has never looked more uncomfortable in front of a microphone. And you thought his dancing was bad…...

It’s a fair response for the 39-year-old. He’s preparing for a huge game, and maybe he’s leaning one way and hasn’t quite made up his mind yet. But when the big game is over and it comes down to decision time, Broncos president John Elway will allow his player enough time to come to a conclusion. MORE: QBs who stuck around too long | Peyton Manning’s best moments “He’s got plenty of time, whatever time he needs....

The promotion has had four seasons, with the 2020 season nixed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With a unique tournament format, the stakes have never been higher for MMA fighters, who are ready to impress with every punch, kick, or takedown. Compared to the UFC, Bellator, and other MMA promotions, the PFL differs in a way that allows competitors to elevate their skillset and hunger. The format of the promotion has adapted over the years....

“It’s a great position to be in,” he said. MORE: PGA leaderboard | Must-see photos He’s just not used to it being so crowded at the top. McIlroy has won all three of his majors with the lead going into the final round — by eight shots at the 2011 U.S. Open, three shots at the 2012 PGA Championship, six shots last month at the British Open. Now comes another major test for Boy Wonder — a Sunday shootout....

Woods, ranked sixth in the world after a stunning Masters victory, took a month off to bask in the glory of a 15th major championship and will be well rested to contend for a 16th at Bethpage Black. He’s installed as the odds-on betting favorite on the heels of his Augusta win at 10-1. Below is everything you’ll need to know to watch Tiger’s rounds at the 2019 PGA Championship....

MORE: British Open winners & losers | Watch McIlroy break a club Day won the PGA Championship last season for his first career major and comes into the event ranked No. 1 in the world. He’s won three tournaments this season. McIlroy won his fourth and last major in the 2014 PGA Championship and owns one win and two third-places over 15 events this season. Johnson is the world’s second-ranked player and has two wins this season, including his first career major victory at the U....

If any of those top five win manage to the Playoff finale, they are mathematically guaranteed a FedExCup victory. A FedExCup win also comes with a $10 million bonus. For Spieth, this would be his second FedExCup victory in three years. Spieth and Thomas are tied for sixth after Round 1 at 3-under. There weren’t many people who thought we’d see Kyle Stanley at the top of the leaderboard with the outright lead at 4-under....

The Tebow effect is so great the PGA Tour has decided to bolster its security this week while the former Broncos first-round pick participates in the Franklin Templeton Shootout’s Pro-Am in Naples, Fla. MORE: Tim Tebow’s greatest moments as a pro | Most memorable lefty QBs “Our security teams are beefed up, and we’re certainly prepared for an increase,” tournament director Rob Hartman said, via Golf.com. “We’re ready and prepared to act accordingly....

The Tour has been losing players throughout the year, as more big-name players head to the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Series for big-time paydays and fewer work days. However, it looks like the PGA Tour may finally have an answer for potential LIV defectors. Golf Digest reports that the PGA Tour is adding eight limited-field, no-cut events starting in the fall of 2023, each with $20 million purses. Those who rank inside the FedEx Cup top 50 from the prior season will be allowed to compete in the events; those outside the top 50 will compete in alternate events to try and improve their status and keep their Tour cards....