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(Reuters) - Liverpool will next week begin the task of reintegrating Philippe Coutinho into their squad as the fallout from Barcelona’s failed bid to sign the midfielder threatens to further destabilise his position at Anfield. On Saturday the Brazilian was officially named in Liverpool’s 25-man Premier League squad for the rest of the season and is expected back, probably on Thursday, after Brazil’s World Cup qualifier in Colombia. Although the 25-year-old has not spoken publicly after failing to secure his desired move, Neymar said his Brazilian team mate was feeling “disappointment and sadness”....

They will not fall into the bottom three with a loss this weekend but a defeat would drag them right back into the threat of relegation. Rotherham United find themselves in a similar situation, a point and a place lower than their hosts. The Millers have not won in four games and will be desperate not to make it five. Coventry City vs Rotherham United Head-to-head Coventry will be looking for their first win over the Millers in six years when they take to the pitch this weekend....

The study, which tested stool samples of people who were previously infected with COVID-19, found that some people continue to shed the virus in their feces for as long as seven months after their diagnosis. The study adds to research on COVID-19’s persistence in the gut microbiome and it could motivate future studies on where COVID-19 may linger in the body and how it may produce ongoing infection or immune reaction....

Many local governments and school districts are issuing mask requirements, despite orders from the governors against mask mandates. President Joe Biden warned the country is still on a wartime footing and “being vaccinated will enable our service members to stay healthy” and some states are turning to influencers, lotteries and college scholarships to boost vaccination rates. The live updates for this blog have ended. Key moments: More than 75% of U....

As with the AIDS pandemic, there is much that scientists have to learn about the virus. But there is hope. As of December 2020, there were no less than 233 vaccine candidates in active development in North America, Europe, and Asia, with the aim of bringing at least one fully to market by 2021. On December 11 the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted emergency use authorization for a COVID‑19 vaccine candidate co-developed by Pfizer and BioNTech....

One year into the COVID-19 pandemic, Americans have been promised a light at the end of the tunnel. In a speech on March 11, President Biden announced any adult who wants a COVID-19 vaccine will be eligible to receive one on May 1. Are states actually on track to have the vaccine supply to support this? Not at the moment. Nationally, vaccine distribution remains on par with previous weeks—roughly 20 million doses were delivered by the government for the second week in a row, and states once again administered just under 80% of those doses....

While recent statistics show that case numbers are going down after the country’s Delta-driven surge, officials have said that data from the Christmas and New Year’s holiday period is likely incomplete because of less testing and delays in reporting test results. Official data released by Germany on Wednesday reported 40,043 new cases over the past 24 hours and an infection rate of 205.5 new infections per 100,000 people during the past seven days....

Of the 101 cruise ships operating in U.S. waters, or seeking to operate in U.S. waters, 92 have “reported cases of COVID-19.” Six cruise ships have been ascribed an “Orange” status, meaning there have been reported cases of coronavirus below the threshold for CDC investigation, while another 86 have been designated “Yellow,” meaning cases have met the threshold. To meet the threshold for an investigation, a ship must report COVID cases in more than 0....

Johnson & Johnson announced Tuesday in a news release that it will temporarily suspend the distribution of its vaccine in Europe. The continent already faced a similar pause in the distribution of the AstraZeneca vaccine in March due to a potential link to blood clots. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine, distributed in Europe by its subsidiary Janssen, is the only one of the four approved vaccines in Europe that requires just a single dose....

The 25-year-old pass rusher missed the entire 2017 season as he was suspended without pay for multiple drug-related violations. Since being drafted by the Cowboys in the second round of the 2015 draft, Gregory has missed 30 out of 48 games due to suspension. In a release, the NFL said: “Gregory may join the Cowboys at training camp and participate in meetings, conditioning work and similar activities. “Once arrangements have been confirmed regarding Gregory’s clinical resources in Dallas, and subject to continued compliance with the terms of his reinstatement and all aspects of the NFL-NFLPA Policy and Program on Substances of Abuse, he will be permitted to participate in all activities, including practices and games....

The 23-year-old has been in the news this preseason because he deactivated his Twitter profile.This happened after a clip of him getting breezed past by wide receiver Ceedee Lamb during Cowboys training camp went viral on social media. Here are some of the tweets roasting the CB: These types of one-on-one drills are designed to be advantageous for the offensive player. This is because there is no help from other defensive players....

The Cowboys did not follow that traditional path following their divisional playoff defeat at the hands of the 49ers. Instead, the Dallas social media team offered up a blunt assessment of its performance. In less than 280 characters, the team cast blame on Dak Prescott and the team’s “self-inflicted wounds” for causing them to fall short in the 19-12 loss. MORE: Mike McCarthy explains Cowboys’ bizarre final play call vs....

Following reports, the Cowboys announced an agreement with Dalton on a one-year deal following his departure from the Bengals. The deal for Dalton is reportedly worth a guaranteed $3million and could be worth up to $7m. Dalton spent nine seasons with the Bengals and helped lead them to the playoffs five times before he was released on Thursday after Cincinnati selected Joe Burrow with the top overall pick in the NFL Draft....

Practice squad QB Jameill Showers was promoted to Dallas’ active roster. MORE: Top 10 Cowboys all time | Fantasy QBs, ranked for Week 16 Romo, 35, was placed on the Cowboys’ injured reserved-designated to return list after suffering a broken left collarbone in Week 2 against the Eagles. After returning from the injury in Week 11 and leading his team to a win over the Dolphins, he sustained a hairline fracture in the healed portion of the break during a Thanksgiving day loss to the Panthers....

“I feel great. I went through all of the protocol this week and I haven’t had any symptoms,” Lee said, via ESPN.com.MORE: Is Dallas a potential landing spot for Matt Forte? | Patriots are big favorites over Cowboys Lee exited the game against the Saints after he tackled tight end Benjamin Watson in the first half. “I tried to put my shoulder on him, [but] he ducked his head, and I missed on the hit, and kind of hit me on the temple,” Lee said....

“I’m pissed,” he said (via NFL.com). MORE: Week 6 NFL picks | Romo to Brady: ‘See you in February’ Weeden has completed 72 percent of his passes in three-plus games as Tony Romo’s replacement, with two touchdowns and two interceptions. But the Cowboys are 0-3 in the games Weeden has started. Enter Cassel, who Dallas traded for soon after Romo’s injury and apparently will start after the team’s bye this week....

The Line: Cowboys -7, Total: 45.5 Line movement: Despite Romo’s uncertain status, the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook on Friday made Dallas the 7-point favorite with a total of 45.5. For updated spreads and totals from around Vegas, visit our live odds page . Trends that matter: The Cowboys are 7-19 ATS in their last 26 games against a team with a losing record….The UNDER is 8-3 in the Cowboys last 11 games on grass…....

The Coyotes will remain in the Phoenix suburb of Glendale at least two more years after that city’s council on Friday unanimously voted in favor of a restructured arena deal that runs through 2018. MORE: NHL’s longest suspensions | Wayne Gretzky, the LA years | 2015 Hall of Fame class In June, city fathers decided to scotch their previous accord with the woebegone NHL franchise. That 15-year deal would have paid the team $225 million over its lifetime to manage Gila River Arena....

“I know this might sound like a little bit of a downer,” Dan Schneider, executive director of the American Conservative Union said on the stage at the Hyatt Regency Orlando in Orlando, Florida. “But we also believe in property rights. And this is a private hotel, and we believe in the rule of law, so we need to comply with the laws of this county that we’re in.” Schneider added that “like your house,” the private hotel gets to set its own policies, before then turning to Carly Patrick, CPAC director....

“I am sad to see this chapter of my life close but know that it will allow me to focus on my family, my well-being and clearing my name, while giving the show the best opportunity to succeed without further disruption,” Carton said in a statement. MORE: ESPN’s Ryen Russillo apologizes for recent arrest Carton and former NFL quarterback Boomer Esiason had co-hosted the station’s morning show since 2007....