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Because this much is true: Confederate flags will fly because memories of a rebellious past, of the great lost cause, will not die. And this weekend, expect to see the notorious battle flag displayed in great numbers at South Carolina’s Darlington Raceway. MORE: Chase scenarios | Darlington time, TV | Dale Earnhardt Jr. on the flag | Ban is a must This is, after all, the Southern 500, in a sport that embraces its southern heritage....

The move may be related to protests against police brutality and racism that have erupted throughout the U.S. after the May death of Minneapolis resident George Floyd. Confederate monuments across the country were damaged in ensuing demonstrations. According to information from Florida station WZVN, the statue was removed by the Sons of the Confederacy with permission from the city. Newsweek reached out to the Florida Division of the Sons of Confederate Veterans and the Fort Myers Police Department for comment....

He qualified in the top 10 for the Daytona 500, but his car failed post-qualifying inspection and he has to start at the rear of the field Thursday night in the Budweiser Duel qualifying races. MORE: Dale Jr. on dad: ‘I thank God he lived’ | Dale Sr. through the years He has a car he believes can win the Daytona 500 for the second consecutive year, so what does he do on Thursday?...

Even if your team is small, you can’t avoid people management, especially if you’re solely responsible for everyone. That’s where Connecteam comes in handy. Thanks to its extensive suite of tools, you can get on top of paperwork, communicate day-to-day items to your staff, and prevent costly payroll errors—all in one place and without a background in HR. Read on if you’d like to learn more about its top features....

TSN reported Saturday that the Edmonton captain injured his posterior cruciate ligament (PCL). He is expected to to be ready for training camp in September. The Oilers released a statement Friday, indicating McDavid would begin rehab soon: “The Oilers medical staff, in collaboration with top orthopedic specialists, have determined a rehabilitation protocol for Connor McDavid, which will begin immediately.” McDavid went down after he crashed into the goal post during the second period of the game after he got caught up with Flames defenseman Mark Giordano....

However, what happened next was completely unexpected. McGregor started the fight extremely fast with a knee and then followed up with unorthodox tactics that no one had seen. He clinched with Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone and changed his levels faster than anyone could have possibly expected him to. The level changes were fantastic from him and saw him get his shoulder at Cowboy’s head level and then used it as a battering ram to break Cerrone’s nose....

Competing next at UFC 264, McGregor has made the choice to mix up his trim yet again. In a recent Instagram post, the Irishman can be seen sat wearing a barber’s gown, adorned with a multitude of sponsors that include Paradigm Sports Management, The Mac Life and Tidal Sport. Conor McGregor’s new hairstyle, as can be seen below, includes a skin fade on the sides. The hair on top has been cut short, reminiscent of one of McGregor’s older styles....

TMZ reporter Charlie Cotton is apparently known to McGregor, and once again got on the featherweight champion’s bad side, with a query relating to possible veiled racism used by the Irishman during his press conference with Diaz on Wednesday. MORE: McGregor’s most notorious moments | UFC 196: Time, card, odds, how to watch “Do you think your opponents are running scared? This is the second time in a row this has happened,” Cotton asked, referring to a fighter pulling out of a bout against McGregor....

But the housing crisis affects more Americans every year—educated, middle-income young people, not just the unemployed and fixed-income retirees. Less than 50 percent of millennials, the largest generation by population, owned a home in 2020, compared to 78 percent of baby boomers. Conservatives cannot turn a blind eye to something so fundamental. Nor should we let our cities, home to 83 percent of Americans, become unlivable slums. American metropolises were not always blighted concentrations of crime and ugliness....

In its new report, JPR estimates that 20 million PC gamers could “defect” to TV gaming platforms between 2019 and 2022. Most of the people moving from PC gaming to TV gaming platforms (consoles as well as TV-compatible streaming services) will be those on low-end gaming PCs. However, “improvements in TV displays and console semiconductors” as well as console exclusive games means that some mid-range and high-end PC gamers may jump ship, too....

Not that it’s any consolation, but David Bloom, who died Sunday morning of a pulmonary embolism, has his place in journalistic history now. For those who don’t know any soldiers personally, he was the face of the Iraq war, bringing his energy, curiosity and talent for vivid description to bear in a way that broke through the cascade of images. Whether he was talking about battlefield tactics, sandstorms or MREs, he took the viewer into the desert with him....

Chelsea 2/9 to beat Burnley The Blues boss had been linked with a return to Italy after just one season at Stamford Bridge and warned in May he did not want to be separated from his family for long. Conte signed a new contract which did not extend his commitment to the London side, but he revealed that, after a tough debut year in England, he and the board are now on the right path....

“I think some of (those concerns) are overblown,” defensive end Jason Jones said, via MLive.com. “I think so. I just think with the caliber of player (Haloti) Ngata is … I don’t think he’s a slouch. So.” MORE: NFL’s legendary sack masters | Who’s battling for playing time in the NFC North? Ngata has played in five Pro Bowls in his career, but at age 31 and nursing a strained hamstring he has a way to go in replacing not just Suh, but also Nick Fairley, George Johnson and C....

Outsourcing concierges is becoming popular, especially at midtier hotels. Workers from outside companies like Expedia wear hotel uniforms and do all that traditional concierges do. Those in the industry differ on whether that’s a good thing. Howard Lefkowitz, president of Vegas.com, which staffs the desks at Las Vegas hotels like Excalibur and Bally’s, says outsourcing gives guests better service. But contract concierges aren’t allowed to join les Clés D’or, the professional association of concierges....

On Friday morning, Jaguars players and coaches joined a peaceful march as part of the Black Lives Matter protests. When the march reached Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, Conley spoke passionately about the need for justice and social reforms, before warning reminders of an era of racial divide remained prominent around the city. “A confederate monument sits a couple of blocks from here, praising the south’s dark past,” he said, singling out a monument to confederate soldiers in Hemming Park in downtown Jacksonville....

You can read more about tonight’s semi-final action here and our preview of tonight's conference quarterfinals here.Big 12: Iowa State vs. Kansas (-3.5, 156), 7 p.m. ESPNU Both teams were put to the test – but ended up covering as short favorites – in typically competitive Big 12 games yesterday at Sprint Center. Iowa State (-3.5) got by Kansas State 91-85, while Kansas backers were fortunate to cash, as it took the Jayhawks, 3-point favorites, overtime to beat Oklahoma State....

The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Survey hit 130.7 in February, up slightly from 130.4 in January as Americans shrugged off the impeachment saga that hung over voters since the president’s alleged misconduct first emerged publicly in September. But the reading was shy of the 132 that analysts were forecasting. The Present Situation Index, which is based on consumers’ assessment of current business and labor market conditions, decreased from 173.9 to 165....

California wildfires have burned tens of thousands of acres over recent weeks, with more than 72 percent of fires being contained as of Saturday. There have been at least three confirmed casualties linked to the fires thus far, and thousands people have been forced to flee their homes, hundreds of which have been destroyed. In updates posted to Facebook overnight, the Cal Fire Department for Forestry and Fire Protection said the ongoing Maria and Kincade fires covered more than 87,000 acres combined, and were 70 percent and 78 percent contained respectively....

The Senate and House Armed Services committees unveiled the 2023 version of the NDAA this week, which still needs to be voted on. The bill is a whopping 4,408 pages of dense bureaucratic language, covering everything from pay raises for troops and arms purchases to the initiation of research and development programs for the next generation of weapons. If passed, the 2023 NDAA would authorize $10 billion of defense aid to Taiwan, add five F-35s to the Air Force’s fleet and allow the Pentagon to buy 15 Arleigh Burke-class destroyers....

The bill contains proposals for three sites along the National Mall for the construction of a Global War on Terror Memorial, to honor soldiers who have served in the wars started in response to the 9/11 attacks. It also includes $75.3 million to operate the Armed Forces Retirement Home facilities in Washington, D.C. and Gulfport, Mississippi and a 2.7 percent pay raise for service members and Defense Department staff....