The idea for Nintendo’s latest hit “Wii Fit”–a game that allows players to shimmy and twist their way through virtual worlds–only came together when Takao Sawano, general manager for Nintendo’s Entertainment Analysis and Development division, saw sumo wrestlers weighing in for a match on television. The sumo wrestlers were so heavy, Sawano told a crowd gathered at the annual Game Developers Conference in San Francisco Wednesday, that officials needed two scales to weigh them....

The Cubs and Brewers battled for the crown last season, and they’ll both be contenders again in 2019. The Cardinals should be better — could be much better, actually — and the Reds might be one of the most improved teams in baseball. And the Pirates probably won’t compete for first place, but they’re far from pushovers. It’s going to be a fun summer. SN’s 2019 MLB GUIDES: AL: East | Central | West NL: East | Central | West...

This is a widely circulated photo of the list. It was created by a (well-meaning, maybe) fan, then apparently gained enough traction for a downtown Pittsburgh hotel to print and, potentially, distribute to other living humans who could be in attendance at PNC Park. MORE: MLB postseason predictions | Jake Arrieta isn’t scared of fans Here is a transcript of the list. Be forewarned, though — it is, as noted, very bad....

Several inaccurate social-media posts have claimed that “The Simpsons has done it again” by predicting the exact year and date that the monarch died. These posts, pictures and memes have been viewed millions of times online, but none of them appears to be genuine. Queen Elizabeth II died on September 8, 2022, and viral social-media posts suggest creator Matt Groening and The Simpsons writers knew what was coming. The first major TikTok video to go viral was posted by @Moviesandmemes46790....

Reports surfaced Saturday that USA Basketball would be adding the physically impressive but painfully inconsistent Warriors forward to its Rio Olympic roster. The Internet let loose on the North Carolina product, who shot a combined 5 for 32 in the last three games of the NBA Finals. Albeit riotous, the response condemning the decision as if it might threaten America’s chances at, capturing a third-straight gold medal was a gross overreaction....

Ellen Pompeo is back as Meredith Grey for the 17th year in a row but unfortunately for Dr. Grey fans, Pompeo will only star in eight of the 10 episodes. Pompeo’s limited screen time sparked fears amongst fans that other big characters in Grey’s Anatomy were stepping back or leaving the series for good, especially long-term resident Dr. Owen Hunt, played by Kevin McKidd. At the end of Season 18, his character found himself in a hard place....

Hollywood Unlocked proclaimed the death of the world’s longest reigning living monarch in a brief post on its website and Instagram on February 22. Buckingham Palace has since confirmed the queen took part in her weekly phone call with the Prime Minister, on February 23, definitively putting paid to the rumor. Several details indicated from the very start that the website’s information was not accurate, including its suggestion the monarch had been due to attend British Vogue editor Edward Enninful’s wedding....

In explaining my decision, my hope is not to convince people to change their minds about whether to vaccinate but rather to help others understand why some may choose differently. Let me start by saying that I agree that the COVID-19 vaccine is an important tool in reducing the severity of cases, hospitalizations, and deaths due to COVID-19. In general, I am supportive of the availability and accessibility of safe, potentially life saving medications and preventative measures for anyone at risk of any serious illness....

Originally celebrated as Americanization Day in 1921, the official holiday of Loyalty Day dates back to President Dwight Eisenhower. Congress first passed a joint resolution about Loyalty Day in 1955, but it wasn’t until 1958, with the passage of a new joint resolution, that the day became an annual tradition. Intended to be a day set aside for the “reaffirmation of loyalty to the United States of America and for the recognition of the heritage of American freedom,” each president has used the proclamation to promote their own definition of loyalty and, at times, incorporate threats facing America....

Tara Setmayer, who is now a senior adviser at conservative group The Lincoln Project, said in an op-ed published on NBC News’ website on Thursday that Pence’s break with former President Donald Trump has doomed his White House ambitions. Pence served as Trump’s vice president for four years but refused to reject Electoral College votes on January 6, 2021, saying he did not have the power to do so. He later broke with Trump publicly on the issue and said the former president was “wrong....

Teachers blame the bear market in part on No Child Left Behind, which requires schools to get students up to state targets in reading and math by 2014 or face sanctions that could result in school takeovers or closings. “Curriculums are so much tighter than they used to be,” says Susan Lewis, an elementary-school teacher in San Antonio, Texas. Add in rising transportation costs, and field trips are fast becoming history....

So there were some Indiana basketball players at the Big Ten Tournament who are headed toward a championship tournament, just not the one that’s coming up next week. MORE: Field of 68 projection With Indiana unofficially eliminated from NCAA Tournament consideration following Friday’s 64-54 first-round loss to Illinois and Purdue just one defeat away from the same circumstance, this will become the first NCAA Tournament since 2005 without a single college from the state involved, and only the second since 1972....

One week after banging up his shoulder, the Texas A&M quarterback threw three first quarter TD tosses and finished with 305 yards as the Aggies routed Vanderbilt, 56-24. MORE: Upsets | Top 25 scores | SEC icons “In my mind I was always going to play,” Manziel told reporters after the win. In last week’s loss to Auburn, Manziel injured his shoulder when he was driven into the ground on a run inside the 10....

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Before the UEFA Youth League was founded in 2013-14, Europe’s elite underage competition was the NextGen Series, which ran for two seasons and was won by Inter and Aston Villa. It featured the best teams in Europe, with many current stars having shone in the tournament before going on to greatness. Courtois, not De Gea, is Real’s No.1 When Villa won the second, and final, edition of the competition, they were spearheaded by a hard-working Dubliner, who netted both goals in the final against Chelsea....

If so, he’s also the fall guy. Last week’s announcement of a ceasefire was meant as a last-ditch effort to rescue peace between the Israelis and Palestinians. But by Saturday, the day after the oral truce accord was supposed to take effect–with the Israelis withdrawing forces and lifting “closure” of Gaza, and the Palestinian police exerting control over rioters–widespread violence had erupted again. Efforts to implement the ceasefire quickly ended on both sides....

By now, the football world has seen video of Robert Griffin III’s ankle dislocation and subsequent cart-off. Everyone knows RG3 is out for now, but the question is when will he return and will he ever be 100%? I have not examined RG3 or seen his imaging studies; however, based on my two decades of NFL team physician experience, he is likely to be out six to eight weeks. The most important thing is that, despite the severe and unusual injury, he is likely to have a full recovery....

According to a report from NorthJersey.com, Paramus Catholic High School’s athletic department — where Gary played in high school — received a phone call directed at Gary at roughly 2:30 a.m. on Jan. 28 from “Clemson Dan,” who left a thinly veiled threat to the defensive tackle. MORE: Recruiting 2017 | Jim Harbaugh building monster at Michigan It is unknown whether “Clemson Dan” is who he said he was, or a fan from a rival school trying to dissuade him from committing to the Tigers....

Josh Hart added 13 points and Jay Vaughn Pinkston had 11 points and seven rebounds for the Wildcats (26-3, 14-2 Big East), which has won four straight and 10 of 11. MORE: College hoops scoreboard | DeCourcy on Kansas | Michigan State The Wildcats had never won 26 regular-season games in the 95-year history of the program. Villanova won 25 games four previous times, most recently in 2008-09, a season it reached the Final Four....