State Rep. Lorenzo Sierra, a Democrat who represents Arizona’s District 19, was taken to a hospital in Washington, D.C., on Sunday night, according to a statement from the Arizona House Democrats. He was transferred to Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, and was “resting comfortably” while intubated in the intensive care unit on Monday morning, the statement said. Sierra and his wife, Rhonda Cagle, were visiting family in the nation’s capital at the end of September when they began experiencing possible virus symptoms, Sierra wrote in a September 29 post on Twitter....

The Line: USC -12, Total: 66 Line movement: USC opened -8.5 at The Wynn on Sunday, but the game was bet up to -11.5 later the same day. That’s the number (-11.5) many spots around town originally hung. Since then, the number dropped to as low as -10 but then rose back up. As of midweek, there’s a good mix of 11.5s and 12s around two. For updated spreads and totals from around Las Vegas, visit our live odds page....

Mark Anthony Baldanado Jr., 31, and Carrie Conlyn Vanover, 23, both of Kingman, have been charged with first degree murder in relation to the grim discovery, according to the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office, which confirmed details of the case on its Facebook page. Authorities said sheriff’s office detectives received information last Friday about a “potential unreported homicide” that took place at a home in the 4500 block of Glen Road, Kingman....

The unranked Razorbacks crushed the 15th-ranked Longhorns 40-21 in Fayetteville, Ark. They rushed for 333 yards and outgained their old/new rival 471-256. The Hogs (2-0) shut out the Horns (1-1) in the first half. Texas is still competing in the Big 12, but in July it and Oklahoma were admitted to the SEC beginning in 2025. This matchup gave UT an early taste of what to expect in the coming years....

The bill was carried by 405 to 11 votes. Though it is not legally binding, the move is a significant rebuke of the Turkish government which has long denied that the genocide happened. Another vote—which passed 403 to 16—presented a second challenge to Ankara, calling for sanctions on Turkish government officials and its armed forces in response to Turkey’s invasion of northwestern Syria to attack the Kurdish-led U.S. allies holding the region....

I felt a certain–I don’t know what to call it–smug satisfaction when all those other writers were bamboozled by JT Leroy. Because I thought, “Well, if they’d just read my damn novel … " It’s strange in every direction. A lot of people will assume the facts of the movie are the facts of my life, which they are not. I didn’t take off on an adventure to find this kid....

The 1st Special Forces Command said Monday that it was aware of Captain Emily Rainey’s presence at the Capitol on the day of the riot and that the command, based at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, is “currently investigating to determine the facts as to her exact involvement.” Rainey is a psychological operations officer who submitted her resignation request in October 2020, which was approved the following month, with an official separation date in April 2021....

“I spoke with Arnold yesterday and we certainly understand his decision,” Augusta National chairman Billy Payne said in a statement (via GolfChannel.com). “It makes no difference whether he hits a drive. He is a true legend in golf and will be welcomed as usual on the first tee with the other Masters honorary starters. It will be a great day.” MORE: Arnold Palmer’s career in photos | Masters champions dinner...

REPORTED BY: Fox Sports’ Jon Paul Morosi. MORE: 11 Padres who could be traded before deadline | Spector says Jays need to get Hamels | Mets add A’s Clippard to ‘pen THE DETAILS: No offers have been exchanged, but according to ESPN’s Jayson Stark, the Reds want one “elite” prospect, plus two more “better than average” players for Chapman. THIS SEASON: Chapman owns a 1.73 ERA, a 1.25 WHIP and 74 strikeouts in 41 2/3 innings to go with 20 saves this season....

In an article for The Players’ Tribune, Afflalo discussed how he sold bootleg CDs as a kid. “It got addicting,” he writes. “I would stay on the computer all night downloading songs.” MORE: When Phil Jackson offered Kendrick Lamar battle rap advice The Compton student started to get a buzz around Centennial high school because of his business. Teachers would ask him for copies of some old CDs. He also took requests from fellow students, including one who would make CDs of his own one day....

The 26-year-old forward underwent surgery on Tuesday and is now expected to be out of action for at least a month as he recovers. A statement on the club’s official website read: “Striker Alex Lacazette had an arthroscopy on his left knee in London on Tuesday morning. “The minor procedure was a success and he will now undergo a period of rehabilitation. It is envisaged that he will return to the squad within four to six weeks....

All the latest transfer rumours The supporters have taken the demonstration against Arsene Wenger’s management of the Gunners to the club’s London Colney training ground in the latest showing of fan unrest. It comes off the back of the north Londoners’ home draw with Manchester City on Sunday, a result that sees them remain in sixth place in the Premier League table. Wenger has overseen a disappointing 2016-17 campaign that has seen the Gunners emphatically dumped out of the Champions League by Bayern Munich, while their top-four hopes are now hanging by a thread....

“I think there would be other teams that Mahrez would look at and think he’s capable of going into, teams that are in a better position than Arsenal.” Read the full story right here on Goal! Arsenal urged to move for Evans Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown has urged the Gunners to bid for West Brom defender Jonny Evans, saying the Northern Ireland centre-back would be a perfect fit at the Emirates....

The Gunners have invested £46 million in a new frontman, with the uncertainty surrounding Alexis Sanchez forcing them back into the transfer market. Arsenal 10/1 to win the title A long-standing target has been acquired, with Lacazette snapped up on the back of a prolific spell in his homeland with Lyon. Henry has, however, warned that Arsenal’s midfielders will need to adapt their game in order to bring the best out of a proven goalscorer, with there a need to move away from “pretty” football and become more direct....

The Gunners have seen the issue of expiring contracts become an unwelcome distraction at the Emirates Stadium, with Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez entering the final 12 months of their current agreements. Arsenal 6/1 to beat West Brom 1-0 Both continue to generate intense exit talk as a result, although Arsenal have worked hard to keep the pair on their books. Wenger hopes that a similar situation can be avoided with another international duo, with discussions set to be held with England forward Welbeck and Wales midfielder Ramsey – who are currently tied to the club until 2019....

The performance encapsulated everything good about the Gunners with the likes of Shkodan Mustafi putting in an impressive defensive shift upon his return from injury and Mesut Ozil starring as the link between midfield and attack. Burnley double chance 5/4 Sunday’s match against Burnley represents a different task to a derby match. Traditionally a difficult place to go, Sean Dyche’s group are a physically powerful side who will look to stem Arsenal’s attacking flow throughout the game....

ARSENAL INJURIES Lucas Perez could be selected in the squad after he was pictured in training following a spell out with a thigh problem, but Shkodran Mustafi and David Ospina are still out injured. “It’s basically unknown territory at the moment because yesterday [Monday] the players were on recovery,” Wenger said in his pre-match press conference. “We will have a medical check today [Tuesday] for everybody and see who is available and who is not....

The former Bears coach was in attendance Friday night as his former team played Rice in Houston. MORE: Sex scandals and sports Here’s the progression of the social media reaction. MORE: Briles doesn’t know how to appear sorry Briles, who spent eight years at Baylor, was relieved of his coaching duties during the offseason amid the sexual abuse scandal that rocked the Waco campus. His son Kendal is still the Bears’ offensive coordinator....

Arthrodesis Explained Arthrodesis is a surgical procedure that fuses the bones that form a joint, essentially eliminating the joint. The procedure is commonly referred to as joint fusion. Surgeons implant pins, plates, screws, wires, or rods to position the bones together until they fuse. Bone grafts are sometimes needed if there is a significant bone loss. If bone grafting is necessary, bone can be taken from another part of the body or obtained from a bone bank....