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After all, many popular MMORPG aspects are already in the games, with the grind for loot, the character-building (and, in a more limited way, character customization), the main and side quests, and the overall feeling of always improving the characters through different means, it’s all there. However, before Gearbox Software actually moved onto something bigger, whether it is an MMO or another Borderlands game, it seems the company wanted to expand the lore and the extent of the macro cosmos beyond Pandora....

A video of Zara the dog’s dejected response was posted to TikTok by zara_pitt. At the time of writing, the clip has been watched over 3 million times. Research suggests dogs are smarter than cats, with one study conducted by neurologist Suzana Herculano-Houzel finding that canines, on average, possessed twice as many neurons—the basic information processing units found in the brain—as cats. However, that doesn’t mean cats aren’t capable of outsmarting dogs every now and then....

In the video posted by Laura Grayson, Kima the rescue dog can be seen walking into her owners’ bedroom and being told to get in her own bed. She looks mournfully at her owners before walking slowly towards her bed. Her owner then says “I’m just kidding come here” and Kima rushes to jump onto the bed. One user commented: “The relief.” According to research from 2017 by the American Kennel Club (AKC), 45 percent of pet owners share their bed or bedroom with their pet....

As companies look to present a trajectory of consistent growth, many institutions have taken to purchasing smaller companies and consolidating with fellow large companies as a way of ensuring a continued path of growth. On Tuesday, Microsoft announced its intent to purchase video games developer Activision Blizzard for nearly $69 billion. In December, software giant Oracle revealed its plans to buy health information technology firm Cerner for over $28 billion....

The beloved singer has recreated her iconic 1978 Playboy cover in a video that has been viewed more than eight million times across Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. The legendary country musician donned the signature Playboy ears and a leotard to surprise her husband Carl Dean on his birthday. “You’re probably wondering why I’m dressed like this,” she said while wearing the famous strapless bodysuit and bunny ears. “Well, it’s for my husband’s birthday....

Parton spoke with NBC News on Tuesday and uploaded her video interview to Twitter. “When I donated the money to the Covid fund I just wanted it to do good and evidently, it is!” she captioned the video. “Let’s just hope we can find a cure real soon.” During the conversation, Parton commented briefly on hope for a healthy future for all. When told her “dollars are making a difference,” she replied....

World Heavyweight Champion Dolph Ziggler, when asked by a fan about becoming a showoff, took a dig at the WWE‘s booking recently on Twitter. Ziggler has been out of action after he sustained a serious concussion on SmackDown following a kick by Jack Swagger when he interfered in the former’s match. The champion is scheduled to face Alberto Del Rio for the Heavy weight title at Payback PPV. source: wrestlinginc...

Below are some highlights: Isaac Kozell: 2014 was a big year for you. You were sole survivor for the second time in your career and were named Wrestler of the Year by Rolling Stone. How do you feel 2015 is treating you so far? Dolph Ziggler: 2015 is actually going pretty well. A lot of this business is timing and luck. There are hundreds – maybe thousands – in the world who are better than me, yet here I am 11 years later, just a step outside that coveted gold circle, fighting for my career every step of the way....

The Dolphins cornerback tipped and caught a pass from Kirk Cousins with one hand in Sunday’s game against the Redskins. The interception by itself was incredible, but it also stopped a Washington drive with Miami leading 17-10 in the fourth quarter. MORE: Week 1 moments | Milestones, records in reach in 2015 | Dolphins, Redskins go “Yakety Sax” Sorry to all Redskins fans. You still can’t have nice things.

Miami is fading at the wrong time, but it still is in good shape to break through for the playoffs in the first season under rookie coach Mike McDaniel. Here’s breaking down the Dolphins’ current playoff chances, which is exclusive to an AFC wild-card berth. MORE: Updated NFL standings, playoff picture for Week 16 Dolphins playoff picture The Dolphins go into Week 17 still holding down the No. 7 seed and final AFC wild-card spot with their 8-7 record....

On Friday, Martin and a companion arrived at lawyer Ted Wells' Manhattan office building and later, he addressed a throng of reporters outside. "I do not intend this discuss this matter publicly," Martin said. "This is the right way to handle the situation." He then turned around and went back into the office. The league is trying to gather information about the harassment Martin says he was subjected to by teammate Richie Incognito....

The Dolphins (1-2) are headed to London to play the Oakland Raiders (0-3) at Wembley Stadium on Sunday in the first of three games in the British capital this season. Miami coach Joe Philbin has been asked repeatedly if quarterback Ryan Tannehill will start, but he has been noncommittal. Matt Moore is the Dolphins’ second-string QB. MORE: Giants working on issues | Iyer’s Week 3 picks | Power Rankings If you ask Tannehill, at least you get an answer....

The Indian wrestling season will commence with the U23 Nationals which will be held on September 15 in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh. It will be followed by cadet nationals and senior nationals. Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) assistant secretary Vinod Tomar told Sportskeeda: The inaugural beach wrestling nationals were held in Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu. The federation is yet to decide on a date for the cadet national championship. Senior nationals, on the other hand, will likely be held in Nandini Nagar, Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh in December....

The world number two had to finish off his quarter-final against Juan Martin del Potro earlier in the day, but showed no signs of fatigue as he breezed past Thiem 6-1 6-0. Thiem impressed by ousting ‘King of Clay’ Rafael Nadal in the previous round, but had no answer for Djokovic, who faces Alexander Zverev in a final on Sunday when he will be seeking a record 31st ATP Masters 1000 title....

Thiem has been tight-lipped about the coaching change, but reports suggest he took the decision after signing with Spanish sports management agency Kosmos. But Alex Stober recently spoke in disparaging terms about the end of his partnership with Dominic Thiem, highlighting how he wasn’t given any warning about the change. Stober also revealed that the separation is set in stone despite Thiem claiming that he was still a part of his team in an interview earlier this month....

Reyes was referring to Weidman’s tear in the UFC up until that point, which included him scoring back-to-back knockouts of MMA legend Anderson Silva and getting past Lyoto Machida by unanimous decision from July 2013 to July 2014. Join DAZN and watch more than 100 fight nights a year More than four years later and here Reyes is, on the brink of staring Weidman down across the octagon Friday night in the UFC Boston main event at the TD Garden in Boston....

At Against All Odds 2021, Callis fired Callihan after the latter tried to lay his hands on IMPACT Wrestling World Champion, Kenny Omega. Fans were shocked by the development as after retaining his title against Moose, Omega was confirmed to face Sami Callihan at Slammiversary 2021. However, as is the case with most firings in pro-wrestling, even this one didn’t last long. Tommy Dreamer appeared this week as the representative of Anthem Sports, IMPACT Wrestling’s parent body....

Ganbhir’s comments were seen here as controversial considering they have been made barely days before the release of an eagerly-awaited biopic on the life of India’s limited-overs skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni. In the film, titled “MS Dhoni: The Untold Story”, Dhoni’s character is being portrayed onscreen by Bollywood star Sushant Singh Rajput. The film, releasing on September 30, is believed to unfold the rags to riches story of Dhoni and has been shot extensively in Dhoni’s hometown of Ranchi....

All it took was a victory over the worst Florida team in three decades — and that’s saying a lot considering last year’s Gators effort — and a victory over annual SEC tomato can Kentucky. Now LSU, magically, will give new SEC power Ole Miss all it can handle Saturday in Baton Rouge because these truths are self-evident. Why, you ask? Because LSU is LSU — only they’re not. Not even close....

“We really think this could spell disaster for companies,” LeanIn CEO Rachel Thomas said of the findings. Could it? Do companies—or for that matter, women—need to panic? Not in the slightest. A closer look at the reasons why women are leaving, and at the broader cultural implications, shows why no one needs to brace for disaster. In fact, companies should use this information to their advantage to eschew traditional feminist mantras, understand and embrace the differences between men and women, and create a workplace women love....