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The world number seven and eight, respectively, will team up with 31st-ranked Katerina Siniakova, the world number one in doubles, and 33rd-ranked Barbora Strycova, who is fifth in doubles. “I’m really excited, I appreciate having the strongest team I could put together,” said captain Petr Pala, quoted by the CTK news agency. The final pitting the two most successful nations in Fed Cup history – the USA with 18 trophies and the Czech Republic with 10 including five as the former Czechoslovakia – will be played on the hardcourt of the sold-out 15,000-capacity O2 Arena....

The curfews are just one part of a multi-pronged effort among government agencies working together with civilians to prevent Russians from overtaking the city. However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned his country’s Western allies that they’ll need much more help to keep Russia from overtaking the capital. In response to Tuesday’s attacks by Russian forces, the Ukrainian military command announced an approximate 35-hour curfew in Kyiv. During the curfew, citizens are supposed to stay in their homes or shelters unless they have a special permit for working in vital services, Andriy Kulykov, a Kyiv-based Ukrainian radio journalist told NPR....

Kyle Kuzma will make his return for Los Angeles on Friday vs. the Mavericks, according to The Athletic. Kuzma has missed the first four games of the season with a stress reaction in his left ankle. He averaged 18.7 points and 5.5 rebounds in 2018-19, LeBron James’ first year with Los Angeles. The 24-year-old will be a valuable asset for the Lakers this year as he will allow the team to spread the ball out a bit and give James another option on offense....

Cup drivers Kyle Larson, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and JJ Yeley will compete in the event at the River Spirit Expo Center in Tulsa. Qualifying races to set up the lineups for Saturday’s championship day will run Tuesday-Friday for the more than 300 drivers in the event. MORE: Kurt Busch hearing updates | JR Motorsports going truck racing | Top Sprint Cup prospects | Popular winners Larson, Stenhouse and Yeley also will compete in a 16-driver invitation-only all-star event Tuesday night....

Arizona, fresh off a playoff appearance in 2021, sits at the bottom of the NFC West, and the misery was compounded this week when Murray was listed as a non-participant in practice Wednesday because of a hamstring issue. ESPN’s Field Yates clarified that Arizona only held a walkthrough Wednesday. Murray still was unable to participate. MORE: Rams QB Matthew Stafford in concussion protocol ahead of Week 10 game vs. Cardinals...

risbane, Dec 28 (AFP) Temperamental Australian star Nick Kyrgios revealed on Friday he was bitten by a spider over Christmas ahead of his defence of the Brisbane International. The fiery 23-year-old posted a short video on his Instagram account showing him with what appeared to be a drip in his arm and being treated by medics. “This spider bite outta contro,” a caption to the video said. He added to his nearly one million followers: “Got a spider bite on my foot....

Following the Cavaliers’ shootaround on Monday, Irving was asked what kind of parental role LeBron James has played on the Cavaliers this season. Weird question? Sort of. But, hey, the Eastern Conference finals are still two days away and stories need to be written in the meantime. MORE: Classic LeBron photos | LeBron vs. MJ debate just got weird | Awkward Irving interview Even so, Irving was at a loss for words....

While there is no update on Nunn and Ariza’s returns yet, there is some good news to note for Lakers fans regarding Horton-Tucker. LA Lakers head coach Frank Vogel recently mentioned that THT will be cleared for contact practice starting Tuesday, November 9th. Here’s what he said as per Silver Screen & Roll: The third-year wing was sidelined because of a ligament tear in his right thumb. He underwent surgery to repair the issue....

The company’s hiring spree was recently revealed on its official website. Konami is hoping to enlist devs with “experience in high-end game development, planning, etc.” as well as a “strong passion toward game creation.” Would-be employees also need to have “communication skills to effectively communicate your ideas” - all standard characteristics that one might expect. What will raise some eyebrows, however, is the fact that the publisher calls the in-development title “New Metal Gear” as if to suggest that the game is in a completely different direction to when Kojima helmed the series....

Michigan football has endured so many last-minute losses over the years, and they are the kind that are replayed on a loop for years. No college football fanbase has that many heartbreaking losses of that magnitude. ESPN will replay that game Thursday at 7 p.m. ET. It’s a chance to relive Kordell Stewart’s legendary Hail Mary in 1994. It’s a game Wolverines fans might want to avoid. New York Times bestselling author John U....

Within the episode, Kourtney tells her mom, Kris Jenner, about a visit to the doctor that she describes as “awful.” Kourtney and her partner, Blink-182 drummer Barker, currently have no children together, but both have kids from previous relationships. Kourtney has three children with Scott Disick, while her current fiance (and almost husband) has two children with ex-wife, former Miss USA Shanna Moakler. In the latest episode of The Kardashians on Hulu, Kourtney opens up about her struggles to conceive at 43 years old, and about how a drug intended to help has had the opposite effect....

The 24-year-old was a regular in Zinedine Zidane’s plans during the Frenchman’s final season at the Blancos helm, with 36 appearances made across all competitions. He does, however, face fierce competition for places at Santiago Bernabeu and was restricted to just 10 starts in La Liga during the 2017-18 campaign. It has been suggested that he could move on in search of more regular minutes elsewhere, with various landing spots mooted across Europe, but his representative has sought to quash the rumours....

Doan gave Letang a hard shove to the chest near the end boards, and Letang’s head appeared to snap back against the boards as he fell to the ice. Doan was not given a penalty on the play. MORE: Red Wings shut down Lightning | Preds earn playoff berth | Ducks in, too (Source: Sportsnet) Pens forward Steve Downie and defenseman Rob Scuderi helped a dazed Letang off the ice....

Boy, do they need him. Brooks Orpik remains out with a concussion, and Paul Martin and Rob Scuderi are down with leg injuries. If you're playing along at home, that's the Penguins' top four defensemen sitting with the Elf on the shelf. Surgery was done to treat the infection, and Letang is wearing a cast to keep his arm stable and prevent the wound from reopening, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review....

The pledge follows the company’s announcement on March 21 where it committed to provide a one-time bonus to frontline associates, which they will receive on April 3. This latest bonus, which is a $2 premium above an hourly rate employees base rate of pay, will be applied to hours worked March 29 through April 18. To help employees have access to additional cash, Kroger will disburse the premium weekly....

LONDON (Reuters) - Robert Kubica, bidding to return to Formula One after a seven-year absence, completed a ‘productive’ test with Williams in Hungary on Tuesday. It was the 32-year-old’s second test with the former champions, who conducted the session in secrecy and gave little away about it. A spokeswoman said simply that he had “completed another productive day running with the team” in a 2014 specification FW36 car. There were no timings or details about the number of laps completed....

The auditions have slated to start from the month of August 2019 and will be held in Mumbai, New Delhi, Kolkata and Bengaluru. The promotion has also roped in a few celebrities of the sport of MMA to be a part of the show and process of selecting the best talent from India. That apart, broadcasting partnerships are being discussed with multiple partners at this point of time. The dates and venues will be announced soon....