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Haddad Maia, who will compete in her first WTA 1000 final, is set to reach the top 16 of the WTA singles rankings for the first time in her career on the back of her performances in Toronto. Speaking at her post-match press conference, the Brazilian said that while it felt very special to be spoken of in the same breath as some of Brazil’s best-ever players, she could never compare herself to them....

Pep Guardiola’s side are five points clear at the top of the table after Manchester United’s surprise 2-1 defeat at Huddersfield Town, with Nicolas Otamendi and Leroy Sane scoring quickfire goals inside the final 20 minutes after Sergio Aguero broke the deadlock from the spot before half-time. Lacazette 16/5 FGS with dabblebet Silva went down under a challenge from Burnley goalkeeper Nick Pope to win the penalty and Dyche was unimpressed with what he judged to be a theatrical tumble from the Portugal international....

Habibou, who is currently without a club, came up through the youth ranks of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). He also represented the Stade Rennais B side during his career. Habibou joined Leeds United on a loan from Belgian side Zulte Waregem on the deadline day of the January transfer window in 2013. The player, however, recently revealed that he was very close to joining West Ham United instead after scoring 13 goals for Zulte Waregem that season....

The bluntnose sixgill is one of the largest sharks in the world, characterized by six pairs of long gill slits—most sharks have five—a long tail, a rounded snout, big green eyes and comb-like teeth. They are distributed across tropical and temperate waters around the world usually living at depths of between 650 and 3,300 feet in the so-called “Twilight Zone” of the ocean, although they have been spotted up to 5,000 feet below the surface....

Dravid shared his thoughts at a press conference after India’s 16-run loss to Sri Lanka in the second T20I in Pune on Thursday (January 5). Bowling first after winning the toss, India were poor with the ball, conceding 206-6 in 20 overs. The hosts were then restricted to 190-8 in response. Team India lost five wickets for 57 runs, but Axar Patel (65), Suryakumar Yadav (51) and Shivam Mavi (26) combined to put up a fight, albeit in a losing cause....

The Spain international has tasted World Cup and European Championship glory, having formed part of a remarkable era for his country. Shearer: Costa could still leave He also picked up regular silverware while on the books at Barcelona, with La Liga, Copa del Rey and Club World Cup crowns on his distinguished CV. Fabregas, though, admits that it was “a big relief” when he finally conquered the English top-flight....

Salah, 25, has scored 17 goals in 21 Premier League games this campaign after arriving from Roma in the off-season. The Egypt international equalled a Liverpool record by reaching 23 goals in all competitions before New Year’s Day, matching Roger Hunt (1961-62). Salah reached that tally with a match-winning double against Leicester City and Klopp was full of praise for the former Roma attacker. “The record is remarkable and the goals themselves are remarkable as well,” the German told UK newspapers....

The man who is replacing him will be the last of the sixteen guest hosts the show has gone through since Ken Jennings in January. Faber’s time on the show comes to an end shortly after giving an interview to Newsweek where he said he “would say yes” if he was offered the job. The Squawk on the Street host and the next guest host, however, may be losing the chance at the permanent job to Jeopardy!...

The California-based engineering manager has become one of the show’s standout stars since her November arrival, becoming the first transgender woman to qualify for the Tournament of Champions and breaking a number of other records. And in an essay for Defector, titled “How I Got Smart,” the engineering manager sought to answer the oft-uttered enquiry about how she came to be so intelligent, sharing a number of factors that have led to her ability to retain obscure snippets of information....

With any luck, Nintendo will listen to fan feedback and patch some of these or add new features to enhance the gameplay when it comes to some of these points. With the announcement of new features soon to be added, it’s not hard to imagine that some of our listed items could be implemented at a later date. 10 Letter Limits Fans have waited many years to be able to share the joy of letter writing with their friends in Animal Crossing....

The 1990s was a decade of profound innovation in films. It was the peak for puppeteers, refined animatronics, and new CGI capabilities. This changed the way that films were made to this day. With all the innovation, and smash hits, there were bound to be some cheesy moments along the way. 10 Back To The Future Part III (1990) Back To the Future Part III begins after a time-traveling incident leaves Doc Brown stuck in 1885....

RELATED: Street Fighter: Pro Tips For Competitive Play Moreover, with the release of Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown, the progenitor of 3D fighting games proves it’s not out of the ring yet. Thankfully, newcomers out there could get into the Virtua Fighter 5 pro scene quickly with some straightforward tips. 10 Character Weight Matters Fighting games often associate characters with playstyle archetypes - close-range Grapplers, controlling Zoners, or pressuring Rushdowns....

RELATED: The Best Themed Dream Addresses in Animal Crossing: New Horizons There are so many fun and exciting aspects of the game, which came directly from the brilliant minds of developers Aya Kyogoku, Hisashi Nogami, and many others on their creative and technical teams. The development of the game was not all smooth sailing, as it took way longer than one would guess to get the final game out! Here are 10 surprising and interesting facts about the creation of New Horizons....

The game was created by series founder and renowned game designer Hideo Kojima, and it had a very interesting development cycle. This cycle includes ARG marketing campaigns, fan backlash, and even the eventual split between a massive publisher and one of its most famous developers. 10 Development Without Borders In February 2012, Konami opened a site known as “Development Without Borders” and that is where it announced that they were creating the next entry into the Metal Gear Solid franchise....

This current generation of systems has produced some stellar stories. From action games with nonstop twists to unique tales from adventure games to frightening survival horror and more, you’ll find captivating plots on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. We’ve looked over these systems to find the 10 best stories. 10 The Last Of Us As a story, The Last of Us would normally rank higher. It is one of the greatest stories crafted in video game history....

RELATED: Halo: The 10 Coolest Easter Eggs Across The Franchise, Ranked Some of these serve as nods to other Ubisoft titles, while others make reference to the history of the Watch Dogs series itself. There’s even a nice homage to a popular streamer thrown in there as well. Whilst there are no doubt plenty more that are still to be discovered, these are the best of the game’s early Easter eggs....

Living a low waste lifestyle is by no means a quick solution for climate change, but it is a simple way to cut down on individual carbon footprints. A simple step to work toward living a lower waste lifestyle is by swapping out some everyday essentials for more sustainable options. By just swapping some items for others, you can do a small part to combat climate change. While you’re feeling good about your sustainable lifestyle, you will also be saving a ton of money....

RELATED: 10 Franchises That Should Create An Interactive Mobile Game Like Pokémon GO As bad as all of this sounds, as many early adopters who were swiftly turned off by it all, Pokémon GO has come on in leaps and bounds since then. There’s a great deal more to do in the game than there was. As always, though, there’s still room for improvement. Here are some more possible features that would help bring players back....

Many audiences are aware of the biggest franchises in the genre, like Resident Evil, Silent Hill, and Fatal Frame, but there are also plenty of hits that have fallen through the cracks or are just in major need of a modern update. Accordingly, here are 10 forgotten horror games that deserve a reboot. 10 Illbleed Illbleed is an extremely creative take on the survival horror genre and it plays into the conventions of horror cinema in a very loving way....

Though more recent consoles like Wii and even DS have seen games appear in some form on Switch, the GameCube’s library remains relatively untouched and overlooked despite holding some true classics. Hits like the remastered bundle of 3D Mario romps are a great reminder as to the Cube’s unique charm. Still, this is more of an exception than the rule — especially when it comes to full-on remakes from that console....