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US Rapper Your Old Droog Eyes Music Collaboration With A-Reece. Renowned for his sharp lyricism and unique style, US rapper Your Old Droog is setting his sights on the vibrant South African hip-hop scene, expressing interest in collaborating with the talented A-Reece. US Rapper Your Old Droog Eyes Music Collaboration With A-Reece Known for his introspective lyrics and melodic flows, A-Reece has garnered a massive following, making him a perfect fit for a transcontinental musical partnership. Droog, who has made waves in the rap community with his eclectic sound and profound storytelling, recently took to social media to share his…

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Oilers winger Evander Kane had surgery Friday in New York City to repair two torn hip adductor muscles, two hernias, and two torn lower abdominal muscles, as indicated last week. There’s no firm timeline for his return, but he won’t be back in the lineup until January or February at the earliest, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports.All those injuries stemmed from Kane playing through a sports hernia for much of last season, including the playoffs. They didn’t limit his availability too much, costing him just 10 games combined over the course of the regular season and postseason. They did significantly hamper…

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Rescuers have combed the debris-strewn banks of a river in central Japan searching for victims after homes were swept away in flooding and landslides that killed at least six people. Heavy rain pounded the Noto Peninsula – an area still reeling from a devastating earthquake in January – over the weekend, transforming the Tsukada River into a muddy torrent that inundated roads and a remote hamlet. After the skies finally cleared, police and firefighters from across Japan were joined by residents and the father of a 14-year-old girl who is one of seven people still missing or whose status remains…

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Several dozen tenants of Manhattan Plaza crowded into a meeting room last Tuesday evening and over complimentary slices of pizza heard from representatives of a plan to erect Manhattan’s first casino in the heart of Times Square. Roc Nation and SL Green’s proposal for 250,000 square feet of gambling space and a 950-room hotel tower a few blocks from Manhattan Plaza has faced fierce criticism from Broadway workers and theater owners, as well as Manhattan Plaza tenants, many of whom are performing artists.  The blowback could tank Roc Nation’s bid. New York is expected to issue just three lucrative new downstate casino…

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K.O. Confirms Jaw-Dropping Surprise Feature On Upcoming Album. In an exciting update, South African hip-hop artist K.O has hinted at a surprise guest feature on his highly anticipated upcoming album. K.O. Confirms Jaw-Dropping Surprise Feature On Upcoming Album Taking to social media, he revealed that fans can expect a standout verse from a fellow rapper that is sure to leave them impressed. “Got another surprise guest feature on there that when you members hear it you’ll be like … Cos mans laced one of his cleanest rap verses in recent years on my album,” K.O wrote. Got another surprise guest…

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Evaluating the prospects for a once-great NFL quarterback like Russell Wilson is a complex topic that combines a statistical element with sentiment. With his recent performances over the past couple of years under scrutiny, NFL fans are left wondering: Is Russell Wilson’s time as a starting quarterback drawing to a close?Wilson has been a fixture in the NFL since being drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in 2012. With a Super Bowl victory and nine Pro Bowl selections on his resume, Wilson carved out a legacy characterized by dynamic play and durability.  His career stats are impressive, including 43,653 passing yards and…

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Jayasuriya took both wickets as Sri Lanka wrapped up New Zealand’s innings within four overs on the last day of the Test match at Galle.Left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya took two overs to polish off the New Zealand tail and complete a five-wicket haul as Sri Lanka sealed a 63-run victory in the opening Test match at Galle International Stadium. Chasing 275 for victory, New Zealand were all out for 211 on Monday despite Rachin Ravindra’s gallant 92, their batters unable to negotiate the sharp turn and low bounce at the venue. Jayasuriya (5-68) claimed his eighth five-wicket haul, seven of…

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A-Reece Addresses Wrong Lyrics For “Kill The King” Mixtape On Apple Music. Following the release of his mixtape Kill The King, A-Reece has become the most talked-about rapper over the past week. He has been praised for his artistic approach and for consistently maintaining a high standard in the South African rap scene. A-Reece Addresses Wrong Lyrics For “Kill The King” Mixtape On Apple Music Even though the songs received a massive reception amongst the fans and critics, A-Reece addressed the errors in lyrics on Apple Music with most of his songs. “Please dont mind the lyrics on Apple Music…

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The Reds announced that they have parted ways with manager David Bell.  Bench coach Freddie Benavides will act as the club’s interim manager for the remainder of the season.“David provided the kind of steadiness that we needed in our clubhouse over the last few seasons,” president of baseball operations Nick Krall said in a statement released to the media. “We felt a change was needed to move the Major League team forward.  We have not achieved the success we expected, and we need to begin focusing on 2025.” Bell’s tenure ends just short of six full seasons as Cincinnati’s manager.…

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Marxist-leaning politician says he understands the complex challenges facing Sri Lanka and will work to meet people’s hopes.Marxist-leaning politician Anura Kumara Dissanayake has taken his oath as Sri Lanka’s new president after he was declared the winner of Saturday’s election. Dissanayake took his oath at the Presidential Secretariat building in Colombo early Monday morning. He said he understood the complexity of the problems facing Sri Lanka and would work hard to realise people’s hopes and win the confidence of all Sri Lankans. “I will do my best to fully restore the people’s confidence in politicians,” Dissanayake said after taking the…

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