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Some of this activity reflects the different ways consumers use credit cards now. Shoppers leave the checkbooks home and charge groceries, movie tickets and taxi fares to cash in on card rebates – and use credit when they shop by phone and computer. But there’s more of that old familiar, getting-in-over-our-heads syndrome, too. Consumers are spending $1.08 for every $1 they earn, says Federal Reserve Board member Lawrence Lindsey, who worries that the binge trend has been building for decades....

The sophomore has made his decision, as he tweeted on Sunday afternoon. He'll join Greg McDermott and the Creighton Bluejays. MORE: Dejean-Jones to Iowa State | Parker’s decision | Early top 25 The speedy point guard out of Philadelphia cracked ESPN's Top 100 prior to coming to Boston University, scoring more points (2,356) over the course of his career in the Philadelphia Public League than Wilt Chamberlain (2,206). In his sophomore season at BU, Watson averaged 13....

New Zealand are preparing to face a spin barrage from Sri Lanka when the two sides meet in the Champions Trophy in Cardiff on Sunday. New Zealand go into the tournament after a morale-boosting 2-1 one-day series win over hosts England, but Brendon McCullum‘s side know Sri Lanka will throw up new challenges. “We could conceivably be facing 30-35 overs of spin,” Black Caps coach Mike Hesson said ahead of the group A game....

However, cricket and everyone related to cricket can take pride in the fact that the sport is still played with the same spirit as it used to be played so many years ago. In addition to ICC and MCC leaving no stone unturned to preserve the ‘gentleman’ spirit, past players have ensured cricket is played as it used to be by simply being involved in the game in different capacities....

Cricket Australia’s operations manager Sean Cary hopes that the ball will be ready for round seven of the Sheffield Shield, to be played in Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth from February 14-17. “The major criticism has been around trying to see the seam of the ball, especially under lights, so we’ve got a prototype now with an all-black seam,” Cary said. “That includes the closing seam, which has traditionally always been white no matter what colour ball it is....

This could mean celebratory news for Ireland as they are the next ranked team. Australia’s exit means Ireland getting a ticket for the tournament. Ireland had lost a play-off against Nepal for the final slot at the tournament. Australia have been monitoring the security conditions of the country ever since the senior team had to postpone a series there in October. Carroll’s security report had proved instrumental in the postponement of the series then, following the murder of an Italian diplomat in the capital, Dhaka....

There were several interesting news that came to the fore on Saturday, with those ranging from two Indians breaking records against Australia whereas South African batsman, AB de Villiers reiterated his desire to represent his nation in international cricket. Furthermore, another former South African cricketer, Morne Morkel signed up for the Perth Scorchers as a replacement while there were also snippets from Virat Kohli’s press conference after the Men In Blue’s series-levelling victory against the Aussies....

Sevastopol governor Mikhail Razvozhayev wrote in a Sunday, July 31, Telegram post that the event in the city would be canceled after five people were injured in the alleged Ukrainian attack, according to Reuters. Navy Day is a national holiday in Russia, that celebrates sailors and is held on the last Sunday of July each year. Reuters reported that Razvozhayev said in the post: “An unidentified object flew into the courtyard of the fleet’s headquarters....

Ahead of the final in Qatar, Morgan taunted Argentinian fans by saying that France would win the soccer showpiece 3-1. So there were many who were happy to taunt Morgan after Argentina triumphed 4-2 on penalties, after they were tied with France 3-3 following extra-time. The 57-year-old TV presenter started stoking the flames a couple hours ahead of kick-off when he tweeted: “The more hysterically over-confident Messi fans grow about his supposedly inevitable triumph today… the more convinced I am he’ll lose....

Much like another former Manchester United No.7 who went on to join Real Madrid, the Portugal star has become a worldwide celebrity for his fashion and personal grooming as well as his football skills. Galacticos 13/2 to beat Levante 3-0 Having now spent a decade and a half in professional football, Goal runs through the most memorable Ronaldo haircuts we have seen over the years. THE CLASSIC This has been Ronaldo’s go-to look for several years now....

The Portugal international - who celebrates his 29th birthday on Wednesday - received his marching orders in the 76th minute of Sunday's Liga encounter after an altercation with Athletic's Ander Iturraspe and Carlos Gurpegui. Ronaldo consequently risked a suspension that could cover anything from one game to in excess of three and the RFEF has now opted to keep him out of action for three matches. The forward was slapped with a one-game ban for the incident with Iturraspe, while getting an additional two games for his offensive gesture after his dismissal....

Just don’t ask Cristiano Ronaldo — one of the sport’s two best players — to comment on it. MORE: World’s highest-paid soccer players | John Oliver, Sepp Blatter and Bud Light Lime Ronaldo appeared on CNN en Espanol with Andres Oppenheimer. When Oppenheimer dared to ask the highest-paid soccer superstar about the scandals surrounding FIFA — particularly the revolting civil rights violations in prospective World Cup host Qatar — Ronaldo offered a concise reply....

The Pestana CR7 Lisboa will have 82 rooms including 23 CR Room, 50 CR Superior, 5 CR Superior Corner and 4 CR Superior Rooftop as well as a suite CR7, reports Xinhua. Located in downtown Lisbon next to the well known Commercial Square beside the Tagus River, the hotel has a magnificent view of the city on its rooftop. The hotel is equipped with the latest technology, which includes high speed and free internet access at 1GB wireless speed, as well as WiFi-to-Go free throughout Portugal, so that customers can always be connected with the world....

Massive Monster is a more recent indie game studio that works with famous indie publisher Devolver Digital. The small studio is known for two previous titles, Never Give Up, and Adventure Pals. The studio is known for colorful, hand-drawn 2D titles, and is unique in that its team works remotely across the UK and Australia. RELATED: New 2D Rogue-lite ‘Have a Nice Death’ Revealed at The Game Awards Despite its background in 2D titles, Massive Monster is making the jump to 3D with its latest game, Cult of the Lamb....

Why do we watch sport? Do we desire to witness the unbelievable moments of recorded magic that only sports can conjure? Do we wish to see men and women go through the same emotions which are more the territory of war, but with a chance of redemption war doesn’t offer? Do we wish to see the best and worst of human natures, of characters making a spectacle of themselves and sometimes a mere fool of themselves?...

Long gone are the days when every beautiful shot was greeted with a cultured applause at Lord’s. The muffled sound of clapping has now been replaced by throaty abuse, boos and hooting with accompaniments like drums and cymbals, leaving the ‘vuvuzelas’ of FIFA 2010 World Cup fame soundless. So much so even the dressing rooms have become noisy and argumentative. The result is players are getting reprimanded and disciplined....

It’s all covered with a hint of grass. His eyes light up at that magnificent sight and in a moment he knows what to do. He starts praying that the coin falls in his favor. He starts praying that he wins the toss. For if he does, there’s still hope. A ray of sunshine. Maybe. Maybe. The coin goes up and he calls tails in a feeble voice. The voice is now a reminder of his desperate nature at the time....

That’s exactly what November 24th is all about for as many as eleven cricketers are celebrating their birthdays today. While one may argue that it isn’t a big deal, what is surprising is that the “birthday babies” would have made a perfect team had they played together. Also read: Most handsome cricketers XI of all time Here is a look at the team consisting of players celebrating their birthdays on November 24th....

RELATED: Final Fantasy 7: The Best Zack Fair Cosplays We’ve Ever Seen Not only does Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunion feature some new characters, but it’s also littered with new items and Materia. The Darkness Materia has appeared several times throughout the Final Fantasy series, but it was absent from Final Fantasy 7. Fans who enjoyed using the ability in the series’ other installments will also enjoy using it in Crisis Core, once they eventually find it....

“We have seen a very substantial increase in texts from people,” Ashley Womble, head of communications for Crisis Text Line, told Newsweek on Wednesday. “Last week, we were experiencing about double volume than we typically have,” she said. Typically, Womble said, volunteers with the helpline have about 3,000 text conversations with people seeking support for a number of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts. The majority of people who use the helpline, she said, are in school, including middle school, high school and college....