The committee is expected to make the case that the Trump administration had connections to militia groups like the Oath Keepers and the Proud Boys—whose leaders face seditious conspiracy charges—and that a tweet from former President Donald Trump was the “siren call” that catalyzed those groups to attempt to block the certification of the 2020 election. “People are going to hear the story of that tweet, and then the explosive effects it had in Trump world and specifically among the domestic violent extremist groups—the most dangerous political extremists in the country at that point,” Representative Jamie Raskin told CBS’ Face the Nation on Sunday....

JAPAN QUALIFY! The final whistle has blown in Samara, where Colombia have defeated Senegal 1-0. Japan advance as runners-up courtesy of a better disciplinary record, with four yellow cards compared to Senegal’s six. A very surreal end to the game in Volgograd, where Poland bow out of the World Cup with a narrow victory over Japan. Bednarek’s goal shortly before the hour mark led to a nervy finish for Japan, who await the final whistle in the other game between Senegal and Colombia to learn whether they will be in the round of 16....

Japanese haunted house creators Kowagarasetai have built a drive-through haunted house, so visitors can enjoy a good scare from the virus-isolated confines of their vehicle. Loosely translated, thanks to Google algorithm, as The Frightening Corps, Kowagarasetai pride themselves on creating haunted houses and other horror events in a wide variety of venues. They also offer zombie-actors for rent. Their latest attraction keeps visitors isolated from potential COVID infection by keeping people in their vehicles (to be extra cautious, cars are disinfected with alcohol after the show), then bombarding them with trained actors playing zombies and other haunted house staples....

The Rams ended a six-game losing streak against the Patriots with a 24-3 victory at SoFi Stadium on Thursday. MORE: Rams-Patriots result, highlights Akers, 21, led the way with 171 rushing yards, becoming the fourth-youngest player in NFL history to rush for 170-plus yards in a game, as per Stats Perform. Goff, who finished 16 of 25 for 137 yards, a touchdown and an interception and also had a rushing TD, lauded Akers....

Really, at face value, it wasn't: The Capitals are, for the most part, kaput. It's now gotten a lot more complicated, though: Halak's agent, Allan Walsh, said Wednesday that his client didn't ask out of anything, and that coach Adam Oates, essentially, either made it up or drastically misunderstood something. "Jaro never at anytime said he didn't want to start against St. Louis. A private conversation between a player and coach should stay private and not be discussed with the media," Walsh said in a released statement....

The linebacker injured his ankle when his legs got tangled up trying to make a tackle in the preseason matchup. He was assisted off the field after just two plays and couldn’t put weight on his right leg after the incident. The injury seemed serious at the time, as he had to be carted to the locker room. But Detroit’s coach Matt Patricia told reporters he doesn’t expect Davis to go on the injured reserve or miss the rest of the season on Saturday following an MRI....

According to TMZ, Derulo was making his way through Sin City’s ARIA Resort & Casino in the early hours of Tuesday when he took umbrage at the way he was addressed. Footage on the website showed the “Swalla” singer and TikTok star making his way through the casino accompanied by a burly man as a crowd of onlookers watched and filmed him. One patron was then heard yelling: “Hey, Usher!...

Mantzoukas is a huge fan of Brian K. Vaughan and Cliff Chiang’s original comics, so much so that he introduced co-star Ali Wong to the work years before the show was even being made. And when the Brooklyn Nine-Nine star learned that the comic books were being adapted for the small screen and Wong had been cast as adult Erin Tieng, he just knew he had to be a part of it....

Witten, a nine-time Pro Bowler, will be just the fourth celebrity/sports figure to drive the pace car at TMS. NASCAR granted the track special permission to allow Witten to drive the pace car, pending an orientation session Sunday morning. MORE: Texas schedule | Duck Commander sponsorship | France happy with start "I'm honored to be asked to drive the pace car on Sunday at Texas Motor Speedway," Witten said in a statement released by the track....

The Blue Jays rookie right-hander was more efficient Monday — and way more effective. Stroman (4-2) allowed one run and three hits in a career-high eight innings as the AL East-leading Jays beat the Bombers, 8-3, on Monday night. He walked one and matched a career high with seven strikeouts. “It was a fantastic job,” Blue Jays manager John Gibbons said. “We needed that.” Stroman took the loss in a 3-1 defeat at Yankee Stadium last Tuesday, throwing 98 pitches in 3 2-3 innings, his shortest start of the year....

Werth went 1 for 2 with a solo home run in the first game of a doubleheader, and 0 for 2 with a walk and strikeout in the second game. “He came out of the first game great and he feels good about it,” manager Matt Williams said, via The Washington Post, before Werth finished the second game. “Those are all positive signs. Good news. He’s starting to get in the flow of games....

Personal terms had already been agreed; it was only a matter of Barca getting the deal over the line. It was a transfer that fell through, however, as a fee between the clubs could not be agreed, leaving the Ivory Coast international heartbroken. “I couldn’t play for Nice this weekend as my head wasn’t in football,” he admitted to Mundo Deportivo in the aftermath of the breakdown. “My dream was to play for Barcelona, but that’s been taken away from me – and it feels terrible....

Lightning fans cheered St. Louis during a first-period video tribute, but otherwise they booed him whenever he had the puck. In the end, the crowd got what it wanted most, a 4-3 Bolts victory over the Rangers. “The boos are expected, I understand that, they are great fans and they care,” St. Louis said, according to the Tampa Tribune. They still remember St. Louis essentially forcing his way out of Tampa at the March trade deadline over a dispute with general manager Steve Yzerman....

A number of famous faces from Hollywood have taken to social media to show their support for the 70-year-old star of The Big Lebowski. Bridges referenced his most famous role in a tweet announcing the news. “As the Dude would say… New s*** has come to light,” he wrote. “I have been diagnosed with lymphoma. Although it is a serious disease, I feel fortunate that I have a great team of doctors and the prognosis is good,” Bridges continued....

Ella, 7, and Leo, 4, already were given a Bandolero car with their names on it at Atlanta Motor Speedway, and now the children of the four-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion have been named grand marshals for the Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway, the track announced Thursday. MORE: Elliot’s aunt arrested | RCR appeals sanctions | Larson cleared to return The children will announce the most famous four words in motorsports, “Drivers, start your engines,” and participate in pre-race ceremonies April 19....

Gordon said recently that he wants his two children to race if they are interested and posted photos on Twitter Monday of his daughter in her first racecar. MORE: Pockrass: Chase Elliott shouldn’t rush to Cup | Danica not slated for F1 | Power Rankings | Rookies shine Ella Sofia, 6, drove a quarter midget car for the first time on Monday, making her famous father proud. Gordon, a four-time Cup champion and the third winningest driver in NASCAR history, said recently in an interview with Larry King that he would like for both of his children to have an opportunity to race....

But Samardzija has high standards for himself, both on the mound and at the plate. So when Reds’ pitcher John Lamb stuck out Samardzija in the top of the second, Samardzija didn’t shy away from expressing how upset he was. MORE: MLB’s best third baseman? | Feast or famine for Cardinals This isn’t the first time Samardzija has gone all Bo Jackson on us. Samardzija is 4-1 with a 3....

Under Saturday’s tutelage, Indianapolis went 1-7 with a -87 point differential. The seven-game losing streak to end the season is the franchise’s worst finish to a year since 1953 — the team’s inaugural season. The numbers make for poor viewing. Yet in Saturday’s end-of-season presser, he reiterated his desire to helm the Colts in 2023. MORE: Will the Colts keep Jeff Saturday? “I have a very clear vision of how I can turn this team around,” Saturday said....

“Last week, I announced on@TuckerCarlson’s show my plan to suspend immigration until Americans are back to work. It’s great news that @RealDonaldTrump is putting this into action!” Sessions said in a tweet. Earlier, Trump had announced on Twitter that he planned to sign an executive order aimed at curbing immigration as a way to ensure that Americans are prioritized as the U.S. economy recovers from the impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak....

In the fourth quarter of Monday night’s Western Conference finals Game 5 between the Suns and Clippers, Phoenix forward Jae Crowder was assessed a flagrant foul after slapping Paul George in the face on a contested shot, a call with which Jeff Van Gundy didn’t agree. While Crowder’s attempt to contest the shot was questionable at best, according to Van Gundy it was just another example of “the sissification of the game....