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Such a creepy scene led Disney-Pixar to define North Wilkesboro Speedway as the perfect ghost track. That, in addition to its historical relevance, is why the 0.625-mile oval became the inspiration for Thomasville Speedway in “Cars 3.” The parallel was perfect. Without North Wilkesboro Speedway, NASCAR’s roots either look drastically different or cease to exist. Without Thomasville Speedway, Lightning McQueen has no historical gold to mine during his quest for redemption....

First announced in 1997 by developer 3D Realms, Duke Nukem Forever was the follow-up to 1996’s commercial hit shooter Duke Nukem 3D. Duke Nukem 3D was the third entry in the PC series of Duke Nukem games, and the series’ first foray into the rapidly growing field of first-person shooters. Praised for its skewering of pop culture and the high level of interactivity of its game world when compared to contemporaries like Doom and Quake, Duke Nukem 3D was a hit with fans who soon began clamoring for a sequel....

Now researchers are on the verge of answers. Pioneers in a new field called ecogenetics, or molecular epidemiology, are cutting through the exasperating statistics to find genes and biological markers that reveal who is most likely to succumb to cigarettes, workplace carcinogens, fatty food or other poisons. The work follows geneticists’ success in linking single-gene defects to more than 440 human ills, including Tay-Sachs disease, cystic fibrosis and Duchenne’s muscular dystrophy....

That could happen soon. For the first time since the Bakke case, which banned outright quotas like those at Davis, the Supreme Court is wading into an emotional dispute over affirmative action at universities. Any day now, the court is expected to decide whether the University of Michigan’s minority-recruitment efforts violate federal law. Mindful of the Bakke decision, which allows schools to consider race as a “plus factor” as long as they avoid quotas, admissions officers at Michigan tried to rely on a “point” system for undergraduates that awards extra credit to minorities....

The Bundesliga club agreed to sell Guinea captain Keita to Liverpool at the beginning of the season and the midfielder will complete his move to Merseyside ahead of the 2018-19 campaign. Denmark forward Poulsen believes the Reds have made a solid investment in the 23-year-old, who has netted six times in the Bundesliga this season, adding five assists. One concern for Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp may be Keita’s disciplinary record, with his red card in the weekend defeat to Mainz his fourth for club and country this season....

title: “Notifications Getting A New Look In Android 12” ShowToc: true date: “2023-01-12” author: “Richard Creek” Spotted by @Futur3Sn0w on Twitter, notifications in landscape mode will now display in the center of the screen instead of taking up the entire width. While some may view this visual change as an improvement, it limits the number of Smart Replies you see under incoming messages, according to 9to5Google. Introduced in 2018, the Smart Reply feature uses artificial intelligence to suggest responses based on your recent messages....

Running through it backwards is pretty much impossible. But that’s what Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly inadvertently had them do at practice. MORE: Upset alerts in Week 1 | TV schedule | SN’s Top 25 | SN All-Americans After a player apparently said something about the gauntlet being backwards, Kelly responded, “No, it’s not backwards.” But when junior running back Cam McDaniel ran into the gauntlet, everyone quickly discovered it was, indeed, backwards....

Line: ND -1.5 Total: 140.5 MORE: College hoops live odds | ATS standings Trends: ND 22-11 SU, 15-15-1 ATS, 15-16 O/U. SFA 28-5 SU, 3-2 ATS, 3-2 O/U. KenPom efficiency ratings: ND 40 (overall), 11 (offense), 168 (defense). SFA 25, 66, 11 Effective FG percentage: ND 53.8, SFA 54.9 EFG% against: ND 49.2, SFA 49.1 Pick: Stephen F. Austin took it right to West Virginia, dominating the Mountaineers defensively with high intensity defense....

Nottingham Forest have encountered a slight setback in their race for promotion. After playing out a highly tense 2-2 draw against Stoke City earlier this month, they were held to a goalless draw by Preston North End on Tuesday. The Reds now sit 10th in the league table with 48 points from 32 games. They are now five points away from the playoff spots and will be looking to return to winning ways before that gap widens....

Wilander defended Novak Djokovic, saying that the World No. 1 had the right intentions behind organising the event. The seven-time Slam champion also claimed it is the Serbian government, rather than any player, that is to be blamed for the debacle that ensued. Four players, including Novak Djokovic, contracted the COVID-19 virus during the second leg of the Adria Tour in Zadar, Croatia. That led to the cancellation of the exhibition tournament, and a detailed apology from Djokovic....

After tamely surrendering the first set, Rune raced to a 3-0 lead in the second. Although Djokovic did claw his way back and take the set to a tiebreaker, it eventually ended up going Rune’s way. But the most interesting aspect of the set was arguably the manner in which the crowd heckled Djokovic. Several fans in the stadium were actively cheering for every error the Serb coughed up, and it was clear they were rooting for the underdog....

Not only was the World No. 1 prevented from defending his 2021 crown at Melbourne Park, but a majority of the world media also maligned him for his recklessness and disregard for the letter of the law. In that context, Djokovic was probed on whether he was worried about how he would be perceived in the tennis universe following his controversy in Australia. The Serb replied that while he wasn’t sure how the tennis universe felt about him yet, he did express hope that his recent interview with the BBC would help bring about a shift in terms of his image....

A change of shirts helped do the trick. Too bad he couldn’t do something about those ugly numbers already stacked up on the scorecard. A bogey-double bogey start left Woods scrambling to stay close Thursday. After having his caddie grab his backup shirt from the bag, Woods popped into a restroom near the 12th tee box, put on the dry shirt and shot 3 under the rest of the way to finish at even-par 70....

The scene was already set for an epic matchup when Kansas and Oklahoma were ranked first and second, respectively, in Monday’s afternoon’s new Associated Press poll. Kansas ultimately prevailed on its home court, 109-106 in triple overtime. MORE: AP Top 25 for Week 9 | Get all the stats from this game “This was the toughest game I’ve played,” senior forward Perry Ellis, who led the Jayhawks (13-1, 2-0 Big 12 Conference) with 27 points and 13 rebounds, told ESPN after the game....

In the top of the fifth inning, Syndergaard went deep against D-backs starter Braden Shipley — a shot estimated at 415 feet — tying him with Tom Seaver (1972) and Walt Terrell (1983) as the only Mets pitchers to hit three home runs in a season. Syndergaard, who now has four career home runs, trails only Dwight Gooden (seven) and Seaver (six) for most by a pitcher in franchise history....

The Mets righty recently propositioned comedian, actress and screenwriter Amy Schumer to appear in her next flick, and she didn’t completely turn him down. MORE: Jon Stewart and the Mets; 10 memorable moments The hashtag #LGM stands “Let’s Go, Mets!” which leaves Schumer’s response to Syndergaard completely open. Schumer’s movie “Trainwreck” featured LeBron James and was a hit in theaters this summer. Surprisingly, James’ acting chops were finely tuned for an athlete whose previous roles were a bit part in an “Entourage” episode and a gig on “SpongeBob Squarepants....

As players progress through the game, they will unlock more abilities and forms to use in their adventure. Nobody Saves the World is scheduled to be released by Drinkbox on January 18 for PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. The game will also be available on Xbox Game Pass, and it can be played solo or with a friend in the cooperative, online multiplayer mode. RELATED: Nintendo Releases 13 Minutes of New Pokemon Legends: Arceus Gameplay...

Well, sadly for Josh Pastner and crew, the answer is yes. MORE: Coaches who need big seasons | Preseason Top 25 | Best dunkers The Tigers lost to Stephen F. Austin, 64-52, on their home court on Tuesday night in front of, well… no one, really. The official paid attendance for the game was quoted as 13,201, according to the official box score, but we’ll let you be the judge of that....

Anderson Silva, the former long-time UFC middleweight champion and future hall of famer, appeared in what is said to be his last UFC fight at UFC Vegas 12, losing to Uriah Hall via fourth-round TKO. It was a painful exit for the 45-year old Anderson Silva, who had long been considered as one of the UFC’s best fighters ever. For Minotauro, a former PRIDE FC and UFC titleholder and Brazilian MMA legend in his own right, what Anderson Silva has done for the sport of MMA is comparable to what other legends like Pelé and Michael Jordan have done for their own respective sports as well....

The new Nokia 2720 V Flip boasts a timeless and sleek design that can fit easily in a pocket or a purse. Made of tough polycarbonate, it is strong enough to handle everyday wear and tear. This Nokia 2720 Flip 4G phone was launched on 5 September 2019. It is powered by a 1500mAh battery and runs KAI OS. Nokia 2720 V Flip features 4GB Storage / 512 MB RAMDual Sim, 3G, 4G, VoLTE, Wi-FiDual Display2 MP rear camera2....