On the surface, IVF sounds like it should be a quick and easy procedure. The healthcare provider takes an egg, a sperm, combines them, and implants the combination into the uterus. However, there is more to IVF than simply joining an egg and sperm. What to Expect IVF is a five-step process that can take quite some time to complete, depending on your situation. Step 1: Increase Egg Production When starting IVF treatment, you will begin taking a medication that increases your follicle stimulation hormone (FSH)....

Die never thought he’d play for his country, never mind on world football’s biggest stage, and it was all too much for him. “My life has always been difficult,” Die said. “It’s true, I thought about my father who died in 2004. I also thought about my tough life — I didn’t think that one day I would be here, playing. This emotion overwhelmed me and I am a very emotional person....

Against Oakland on Sunday, Watt lined up for the Texans as a tight end with 9:37 left in the first quarter. He ran a simple corner route to the left of the endzone where Ryan Fitzpatrick easily lofted him a catchable ball. It makes sense for Watt, who played tight end at Central Michigan before transferring to Wisconsin, could be used as a receiver at the goal line. Who wants to match up with him is anyone’s guess....

That’s after a newly released preview showsRowling, 56, featured in a scene where cast members recount how the British scribe and film producer has made an enduring impression on their lives. Return to Hogwarts honors the 20th anniversary of the Harry Potter move franchise. Set to air January 1 on HBO Max, the long-anticipated TV event features the film franchise’s stars Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Ralph Fiennes, Gary Oldman and Helena Bonham Carter, among others....

The guard made a questionable decision when he declined his $6.4 million player option to stay in Cleveland at the start of free agency. Cleveland.com recently reported the Cavs’ offer was significantly less than what the option would have been for Smith. A photo posted by JR Smith (@teamswish) on Aug 20, 2015 at 6:17pm PDT MORE: LeBron James, a mask and a 61-point Miami milestone | David Stern for NYC mayor?...

Appearing on a recent episode of the “All Things Covered” podcast, Smith revealed that Dekker was the only player in his NBA career who he didn’t get along with. Smith has had many teammates, playing for five different NBA teams from 2004 to 2020, so the fact that he didn’t like Dekker really stands out. “Throughout my whole career, it’s only one teammate I really don’t like. And he know that....

Barrett replaced Cardale Jones as the Buckeyes’ starter last week. Barrett threw three touchdowns in a 49-7 win against Rutgers, then let something off his chest to a group of reporters at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on Wednesday. MORE: The top 10 best passers in college football | Scouting Ohio State: Defense loaded with talent “(Our offense) didn’t change with Cardale (Jones) in the game,” Barrett said. “Like last year when I was playing, how many deep balls did I throw to Devin (Smith)?...

“What do you think about that quarterback?” Sprinkle jokingly listed the other quarterbacks on the roster before the fifth-year senior quarterback and three-time Ohio State captain waved him off. WEEK 9 PICKS: Straight up | Against the spread Barrett then headed to his own table for his own media session ahead of the top-10 showdown between No. 6 Ohio State and No. 2 Penn State at Ohio Stadium on Saturday (3:30 p....

The Memphis Zoo announced Thursday morning that it’s naming its newest animal, a baby giraffe, after Morant. The name? Ja Raffe. Ja Raffe was born on Nov. 10, according to the zoo’s release. He’s the son of Niklas and Angela Kate, and he’s got an 18-month old sister, Ally. Morant apparently made quite the impression on Memphis in his Rookie of the Year season out of Murray State. After being taken directly after Zion Williamson, Morant averaged 17....

Clark, a four-time All-Star who played in the majors from 1975 to 1992, made the offer in a letter sent from his attorney to Pujols' legal team, STLToday.com reports. PHOTO GALLERY: MLB players suspended for PED use Pujols sued Clark Oct. 4 over comments Clark made Aug. 2 on a radio show he co-hosted on St. Louis’ WGNU 920 AM. Clark said he “knew for a fact" that Pujols took performance-enhancing drugs because Pujols’ former trainer, Chris Mihlfeld, told him 10 years ago that he “shot (Pujols) up....

The Arsenal midfielder was ruled out of Friday’s win over Netherlands after suffering discomfort in his knee during training with the Three Lions. He was initially hopeful of recovering in time to take on Italy in England’s next friendly, but he has now been removed from the squad in order to continue treatment back at Arsenal. “Jack Wilshere won’t feature against Italy and has now withdrawn from the group,” it was confirmed on England’s official Twitter page....

According to ESPN, Armstead has been hospitalized twice while suffering from various complications of COVID-19, including “significant respiratory issues.” Armstead is expected to return at full strength for the 2021 season, per ESPN. MORE: NFL COVID-19 rules, explained The Jaguars released Leonard Fournette during the preseason due to the presence of Armstead and undrafted rookie James Robinson on the roster. Armstead was a fifth-round pick in 2019 out of Temple, and he ran 35 times for 108 yards as a rookie....

The first-year Jacksonville coach, alongside assistant head coach Charlie Strong, made appearances in AEW’s Double or Nothing pay-per-view on Sunday. The two participated in a skit featuring Chris Jericho of The Inner Circle and The Pinnacle’s MJF. Jericho and MJF found themselves battling one-on-one in the brawl, eventually finding their way into Jacksonville’s TIAA Bank Field (the AEW event began in an adjoining amphitheater). Meyer and Strong appeared surprised at first — who wouldn’t be, watching Jericho and MJF burst into your office?...

Let’s dive into our FanDuel Single Game Showdown for Saturday night. Here are the notable scoring settings for FanDuel single-game contests: The point total for the “MVP” is multiplied by 1. 5, but he doesn’t cost any additional money like the “Captain” in DraftKings Showdown contests. FanDuel’s default scoring is half-point PPR and four-point passing TDs. Unlike on DraftKings, FanDuel features no bonuses for 300-yard/100-yard games. MORE FD SINGLE GAME: How to win a FanDuel single-game contest...

Meyer, retired from coaching since December 2018, met with media for the first time on Friday. He answered myriad questions on a variety of topics, including the importance of having the No. 1 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. “Huge,” Meyer said of its impact in deciding to coach Jacksonville. “I think (owner Shad Khan) and the organization is positioned and it’s not by accident. It’s primed to put together a good team....

Conducted by Morning Consult, the latest survey found 47 percent of South Carolina respondents saying they’d vote for Harrison, while 45 percent sided with Graham. Morning Consult surveyed an approximate sample size of 926 likely voters in the state from October 11 to October 20 and reported a margin of error of plus or minus 3.2 percentage points. While Harrison’s lead is within the poll’s margin of error, several other polls have showed the two candidates also neck and neck....

Instead, the Bulldogs showcased other features that could make the difference in a potential run to a second conference championship (and, perhaps, their second College Football Playoff berth) in three years. No. 8 Georgia defeated No. 6 Florida with timely third-down execution from its quarterback and a swarming run defense in a 24-17 victory. MORE: Bulldogs preserve SEC, Playoff hopes with hard win Jake Fromm completed 10 of 13 third-down passes for 119 yards, including the game-sealing 22-yard pass to Eli Wolf with 2:45 remaining....

Paul, 25, is a former Disney star and YouTube personality. He made his boxing debut in 2020, beating YouTuber AnEsonGib via TKO. “The Problem Child’s” next fight that year was against former NBA star Nate Robinson. He knocked Robinson out in two rounds. Paul fought three times in 2021. He beat Ben Askren in April and Tyron Woodley in August, two former MMA champions. Scheduled to fight Tommy Fury in December, Fury had to back out after suffering a broken rib....

“When you look at President Trump right now,” Tapper said on Monday, “his former campaign chairman Paul Manafort, his former security adviser Michael Flynn, his former deputy campaign chair Rick Gates, his former associate George Papadopoulos, his former adviser Roger Stone, all of them have been convicted of federal crimes.” “In addition,” Tapper continued, “Trump University settled a $25 million fraud lawsuit last year. Last month, President Trump admitted misusing his own charitable foundation’s money....

Reynolds, an athletic 6-foot-9 reserve who averaged 2.8 points and 2.8 rebounds in 10.1 minutes of action, came to the school from Brewster (N.H.) Academy, where he played with current Musketeers teammate Semaj Christon, St. John’s Jakarr Sampson, Michigan’s Mitch McGary and NC State’s T.J. Warren, among others. “All of our players have responsibilities greater than basketball,” Musketeers coach Chris Mack said in a statement. “Any time those responsibilities are not given the appropriate attention, the first thing eliminated to allow them to narrow their focus is basketball....