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Lionel Scaloni’s men fell to a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Colombia in their Group B opener in Salvador at the weekend, with Lionel Messi again coming for criticism after what was perceived by many as another sub-par display on the international stage. Five-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi will be hoping to get Argentina firing at the Mineirao against a Paraguay side that were held to a 2-2 draw by Qatar in their opening match....

The 35-year-old forward, who currently plays for top Argentine team Independiente, was driving along the West Highway, west of Greater Buenos Aires, accompanied by his wife and three children, when a car swerved in front of them, Xinhua reported. Several armed men got out, and two boarded Montenegro’s van, Argentine daily Clarin said, adding according to preliminary reports, they took the footballer to his house to steal money and other things from him, while they held his family in the van....

The 22-year-old shone, during a six-month loan to the Brazilian club, was top scorer with nine goals in the Copa Libertadores, South America’s top club competition, reports Xinhua news agency. ESPN reported on Monday that Uruguayan outfit Deportivo Maldonado, who own Calleri’s economic rights, agreed to a year-long loan with the Premier League club. “The transfer to West Ham is already completed,” Calleri was quoted as saying. “I hope I can adapt as soon as possible to the Premier League....

The action kicks off on Friday, while local heavyweights Boca Juniors and River Plate begin their campaigns on Sunday in a packed opening weekend. River Plate 8/11 to win on Monday Below you will find everything you need to know about the Superliga, as well as how to watch your favourite Argentine teams stateside. WHAT IS THE SUPERLIGA? The Superliga was born out of an agreement between the elite clubs in Argentina and the Argentine Football Association (AFA) to relaunch the top flight....

Although people come into contact with very tiny amounts of silver daily, the amounts are so small that the body easily excretes them. However, if exposure to silver is either prolonged or in large quantities, it can lead to argyria. Argyria Symptoms Chronic or overexposure to products containing silver can cause an irreversible color change to the skin. The skin becomes a blue/gray color, also affecting the lips, gums, nail beds, nasal passages, internal organs, and membranes of the eyes....

The IHOP will be a co-primary sponsor and will adorn the No. 10 Smithfield Ford this weekend at Talladega Superspeedway with a specialty paint scheme. NASCAR underwent a drastic surface change from the half-mile dirt track to the largest asphalt track in Talladega. The driver of No. 10 Ford Mustang has already shown great performances in the Next Gen car at Superspeedway this season. In the season-opening Daytona 500, Almirola had a strong run and crossed the finish line in fifth place....

At 17-0, Arizona received 61 of 65 first-place votes. The Wildcats took care of UCLA and USC last week — both on the road. MORE: Can they stay undefeated? | Best basketball states | Monster dunk In its first season in the ACC, Syracuse improved to 3-0 in conference play with a road win against Virginia Tech and a home win against North Carolina. Ohio State took the big tumble, falling from No....

Chris Taylor, a city councilman in Safford, was found unresponsive at home by his wife last Wednesday, The Gila Herald reported. She performed chest compression until paramedics arrived and revived him. Authorities also found items linked to intravenous drug use at the Safford Fire Department, where Taylor volunteers, according to The Arizona Republic. The incident last week was a relapse for Taylor, who has battled an addiction to opioids since he was in high school, according to the newspaper....

Coyotes president and CEO Anthony LeBlanc said the team “technically” lost $16.458 million, but with one-time acquisition, closing costs and player Mike Ribeiro’s contract buyout, total losses were twice LeBlanc’s red numbers. “This franchise is doing exactly what we said it would do when we purchased it. This is a viable market,” LeBlanc said. Renaissance Sports & Entertainment/Ice Arizona bought the team in 2013, according to the Phoenix Business Journal....

Like most survival games, Ark: Survival Evolved is a game about progress and growth. Players are dropped into a prehistoric setting, and Ark gives them the tools to build towering futuristic bases, and the tech to tame seemingly untamable creatures. RELATED: Ark: Survival Evolved - Everything You Need to Know About The Thorny Dragon The contrast between the prehistoric creatures and futuristic technology has become the game’s trademark aesthetic, and it’s one with a lasting appeal, considering that Ark: Survival Evolved has sold well over 1 million copies....

On the game’s official YouTube page, a live action ARK: Survival Evolved web series has been announced. The debut trailer, which is just 16 seconds long, sees a new ARK player wash up on the beach. Disheveled and out of sorts, the player may hope for an easy start in the game’s dino-infested setting, but unfortunately for the newbie, the very first player they meet gives them a less-than-friendly greeting courtesy of their menacing dinosaur steed....

The third-year head coach at Arkansas watched the high and lowlights of the Razorbacks’ 28-21 overtime loss to Texas A&M — the second in as many years — play out again on the 25,670-square foot video board hanging in AT&T Stadium. MORE: Grading the 2015 new QBs | Top 25 fared | Week 4 photos He watched as Aggie receiver Josh Reynolds caught the 63-yard pass from Kyle Allen that would set up the tying score, overtime and eventually the Hogs’ 1-3 record on the season and 11-18 mark since Bielema arrived in Fayetteville....

The Republican governor described the bill, which sought to prevent doctors across Arkansas from offering a range of medical treatments to trans youth, including hormone therapy and surgical procedures, as “over broad” during a news conference held Monday afternoon. “If House Bill 1570 becomes law, then we are creating new standards of legislative interference with physicians and parents as they deal with some of the most complex and sensitive matters involving young people,” the governor said, announcing his decision to veto the legislative proposal....

The statehood effort has virtually no path to final passage, but lawmakers have taken turns this week speaking out in favor of or against the effort to create a 51st state. U.S. Senator Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, took a chance to aim at the district’s Democratic mayor, who enjoys broad popularity among voters in the city and is mulling a third term. “Would you trust Mayor Bowser to keep Washington safe if she were given the power of a governor?...

MORE: New ESPN telecast roles | 100 days until Kickoff Weekend On Wednesday, Northwestern athletic director Jim Phillips addressed the possibility that ABC/ESPN — which has long kicked off its college football Saturdays with Big Ten games and has made conference basketball games a centerpiece of its weekly schedule — will not be part of the remaining package. Phillips’ comments come via a Chicago Tribune story: “The Big Ten will do what’s best for the Big Ten, and ESPN has to take that same position....

Back in 2013, every beginner player had to go through him. Remember, there wasn’t as much content back in the day, so there wasn’t as much to do. Gerald is among the first mission givers in GTA Online history. Old school players will definitely remember him, that’s for sure. The game has changed a lot over the last eight years. Nonetheless, beginner players might still have a use for Gerald missions....

Celebrated annually on the third Monday of January, MLK Day this year falls on January 17, 2022. As MLK Day is now a federal holiday, schools, banks and the U.S. Postal Service are not in operation, leaving some people confused whether their local fast food establishment will be open for business this Monday. Read on to discover whether popular eateries will be open or operating at reduced hours on MLK Day 2022, from McDonald’s to KFC....

Clubs themselves keep most of the good stuff in house but supporters are nonetheless accustomed to being permitted to see for themselves just how hard players are working. It’s one of the things which has separated the pros from the amateurs. Underage teams and amateur league teams have never truly been able to measure this data in the same kind of way. There were always limitations for what coaches or players themselves could measure....

Consider Lydia, who complained of stomach pains for several weeks. She visited her primary care doctor who referred her to a gastroenterologist. A gastroenterologist is a specialist who takes care of our digestive systems—everything from the stomach through the intestines through the colon. The gastroenterologist sent Lydia for some tests, and when the results came back, he told Lydia he didn’t see any problems. He prescribed a drug to help control the nausea, and Lydia went home, hoping the nausea would go away....

Fallon’s show is famous for its creative musical numbers, so it’s no surprise to see the production embrace the full potential of the Labo instruments. During a recent recording with Ariana Grande, the supergroup recorded a new version of No Tears Left To Cry using nothing but the Switch instruments and Ariana’s voice. Take a look at the impressive results right here… We’ve already seen The Roots and company using schoolroom instruments to make some amazing music, so it’s no surprise to see what they can do with the power of the Labo suite....