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As Hale described To Sleep in a Sea of Stars’ space-faring, galaxy-spanning plot filled with complex character development and weighty consequence, we couldn’t help but be reminded of her previous roles in Mass Effect, Metroid Prime, and Star Wars media. Some of Hale’s most iconic roles have been powerful women charting their way through stars and negotiating the complexities of alien contact, and it would appear that the main character of this book, Kira, is cut from the same cloth....

RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Russian fencer Yana Egorian beat top-ranked team mate Sofya Velikaya in a close-fought sabre final at the Rio Olympics on Monday, with London 2012 bronze medalist Olga Kharlan of Ukraine again on the third step of the podium. It was a disappointing day for U.S. fencing, however, with Athens and Beijing champion Mariel Zagunis and Ibtihaj Muhammad both losing their second bouts. Egorian scored her fourth win in a year over Velikaya to pick up the gold medal in a final so tense and quiet that a baby could be heard crying in the stands....

The FAI had been suspended by FIE (International Fencing Federation) following the suspension of the IOA by the IOC (International Olympic Committee). As the suspension on IOA was lifted, FIE also decided to revoke the suspension on FAI. “We got a letter from the FIE the day IOC lifted the ban on the IOA, saying that we are no longer under suspension. Then the FIE Executive Board meeting on Feb 14-15 ratified the decision,” FAI secretary Sanjay Pradhan said....

Feng Shanshan, coming off the first major victory by a golfer from China, fired a five-under par 66 to stand second during the first round at the storm-halted Manulife Financial LPGA Classic. US rookie Sandra Changkija matched the low first-round score of the LPGA season, an eight-under par 63, to grab the lead with half of the field of 144 unable to finish their opening 18 holes because of a threat of lightning....

The trio sprung into action as gunshots rang out during the sixth inning on Saturday night, sparking panic among fans inside the Washington D.C. stadium. But, as fear set in across the stands, Tatis Jr., Machado and Myers ran to save fans and family members, according to eyewitness accounts. Witnesses and fans said the players opened the gate and sent them to the dugout, while they waited for the sound of gunshots to come to an end....

France’s Sebastien Ogier extended his lead at the top of the world championship with success in the Rally of Portugal on Sunday despite battling a debilitating virus. The Volkswagen driver, at the head of the standings since Friday’s first day, beat Finnish Citroen rival Mikko Hirvonen by 58 seconds with Jari-Matti Latvala, in another Volkswagen, over four minutes back in third. This was 29-year-old Ogier’s third consecutive success of the season after Sweden and Mexico and his third in Portugal after wins with Citroen in 2010 and 2011....

With names like Giannis Antetokounmpo, Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic representing their respective countries, there will be no shortage of superstar talent, but it doesn’t end with them. EuroBasket 2022 will see over 20 other NBA players take the floor in addition to a number of stars from international leagues, including a few names that should be familiar to NCAA basketball fans. Who is representing which country at EuroBasket 2022?...

In much of the basketball world, he’s Coach K. Around here, he’s Mike Krzyzewski, Army class of 1969. Krzyzewski returned to his alma mater on Monday with the U.S. national team, which toured the campus, ate lunch with cadets in the mess hall and held an open practice for military personnel and families. The basketball was limited on a day Krzyzewski spent more time addressing the crowd than his players during practice....

The AIFF was bestowed with the honour ahead of the other nominations for the Award which included National Rifle Association of India (NRAI), Federation of Motor Sports Club of India, and the Billiards and Snooker Federation of India. The jury chose the AIFF for their sustained involvement in Grassroots along with the setting-up of AIFF Regional Academies with World Class infrastructure and support staff, and its professional functioning manner from the Headquarters – Football House....

FIFA 17 boasts significant changes, with improved set pieces, a dynamic real-time physics engine and overall AI enhancements. This is the first FIFA game to incorporate the Frostbite engine (yes, this is the same physics engine used in the Battlefield series). We also see the inclusion of the much-anticipated story mode called The Journey. Premier League fans, rejoice. This year, you will get to see all the 20 Premier League manager’s likenesses in the game....

The list is full of players from Real Madrid, FC Barcelona and also Premier League stars from the top six sides of England. There are five probables for every position in a 4-3-3 formation. Let’s have a look at the players who were a surprise pick and shouldn’t have been included in the list. #1 Leonardo Bonucci After helping Juventus reach the final of the Champions League, nothing has gone right for the Leonardo Bonucci....

These new kits are already proving very popular with gamers who have unlocked them via the beginner Squad Building Challenges in the game. The Playstation 4 exclusive kit features Sony’s trademark buttons (Square, X, Circle and Triangle) on a vibrant blue shirt. These kits are untradeable in the game, meaning they cannot be sold on the transfer market. But strangely enough, you can purchase a real-life version of the Playstation 4 kit online, via Playstation Gear....

FIFA 18: everything you need to know The stream kicked off with a string of FUT unveilings as viewers were treated to unique walkout celebrations on the new game, released September 29 worldwide. Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann’s iconic ‘Hotline Bling’ celebration featured in his signature walkout in his FUT18 unveiling, in which he’s rated as 88. Tottenham and England attacking midfielder Dele Alli, rated 84 on FIFA 18, had his cheeky wave as his walkout move....

In the pair’s first meeting for two and a half years, Djokovic prevailed 6-4 6-4 to complete the ‘Career Golden Masters’ and become the first man to win all nine ATP 1000 tournaments. Seven-time Cincinnati champion Federer beat the Serbian in the final on three of those occasions but was a magnanimous loser in conceding the better man won this time around. The Swiss will take a break before heading to the last major of the year at Flushing Meadows, where he triumphed in five successive years between 2004 and 2008....

The Detroit News reported Tuesday that the probe by the Education Department's Office for Civil Rights began after federal officials received complaints related to the expulsion of kicker Brendan Gibbons, who is no longer enrolled. One of the complaints was filed last year and says the university didn't investigate the 2009 incident. It also says the school's grievance policy doesn't fully comply with a federal law prohibiting discrimination based on gender....

Sexual dysfunction refers to a problem during any part of sexual activity, from arousal to orgasm. Physical factors such as illnesses, surgeries, and hormonal changes related to menopause are often implicated in female sexual dysfunction, along with psychological factors like depression, anxiety, stress, and relationship difficulties. Here are some of the most common physical and psychological factors that may contribute to challenges enjoying sex. Physical Factors Hysterectomy Hysterectomy is the most common gynecological surgery, and about 20% of women report a decline in sexual function post-operatively....

Kimi Raikkonen produced the fastest time across Friday’s sessions in FP2 as the Ferrari excelled on supersoft tyres – the Finn stopping the clock at one minute, 29.817 seconds. That saw him finish one hundredth of a second clear of team-mate Sebastian Vettel, who will be looking to build on victory at the opening race of the 2018 season in Melbourne. While Ferrari’s speed impressed under the lights, Mercedes were surprisingly off the pace as Valtteri Bottas and Lewis Hamilton finished over half a second behind Raikkonen....