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With Varric almost certain to appear in Dragon Age 4 as a main character if not reprising his role as a follower for the third time, the character’s place in the series is getting weirder and weirder. Although he a fan-favorite, Varric’s return in Dragon Age 4 also causes some big problems, even undermining some BioWare’s main stated goals for the next game. Here’s why, and how Varric has ended up in one of the strangest positions of any recurring BioWare character....

His total haul for the roughly $100,000 wager? Almost $2.5 million. MORE: How the Royals won the World Series | World Series photos “Futures is where the money’s at,” Oancea says, adding that he hit the Ravens to win the Super Bowl in 2012 and Red Sox to win the World Series in 2013, among others. “You just have to be patient. Nobody has the balls.” Oancea goes by the name “Vegas Dave” and runs a tout service he says has more than 2,500 clients....

The Strip, City Hall and other parts of town went dark for three minutes in honor of the late former UNLV basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian. The lights were turned out about 10:30 p.m. PT, around the time the Runnin’ Rebels’ game at Thomas & Mack Center against Boise State ended. MORE: Tark’s 10 best players | Fans pay tribute | UNLV greats get championship tattoos The gesture was indeed a rare one, and a clear sign of how beloved Tark was in Sin City....

This medication is considered chemically an iron-based phosphorus group binder, which is specifically used to reduce elevated levels of the phosphorus in the body to a normal level. Velphoro tablets come in chewable forms that should be chewed or crushed before being taken. What Is Velphoro Used For? Velphoro is used to help your kidneys. The kidneys play an important role in balancing the natural chemicals in your body....

It was a night to forget in Madrid on Saturday as Italy crashed to their first tournament qualifying defeat in 56 games, beaten 3-0 by Spain. Italy 18/1 to win World Cup An Isco brace and a goal from substitute Alvaro Morata condemned Italy to their first loss in a qualifier since 2006 and put Spain in pole position to claim the only automatic World Cup berth in Group G....

Neymar missed PSG’s 3-0 win over Nimes on Sunday, with his move from the Parc des Princes – reportedly to either Barcelona or Real Madrid – seemingly getting closer. Still, the Brazil international was targeted by supporters, who called for the 27-year-old to leave the club. Verratti, who played 90 minutes against Nimes, is eager for Neymar to remain with PSG. “I didn’t listen to that. Supporters can say what they think,” the midfielder said, via L’Equipe....

The fifth win of the Dutchman’s career ended Sebastian Vettel’s hopes of catching Lewis Hamilton in the Formula One drivers’ championship, while boosting Verstappen’s hopes of overtaking Valtteri Bottas and Kimi Raikkonen. Verstappen is not expecting another 25 points at Interlagos, though, given the setup of the circuit in Brazil. “Interlagos doesn’t suit our car that well,” he said. “But after finishing on the podium there in 2016 and winning last week in Mexico, anything can happen in the race....

Before Saturday’s hard-fought 2-1 win over Southampton, Spurs had won just two of their first six Premier League games this season, while they went into that game on the back of a three-match winless run across all competitions. Spurs have been plagued by suggestions some key players no longer want to be at the club and reports of frustration with coach Mauricio Pochettino’s training methods. But Vertonghen – whose own future is uncertain – denied life at Spurs has turned stale, adamant there is a joyous mood at the club despite media speculation to the contrary ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League visit of Bayern Munich....

Speculation continues to surround Messi’s future with the 30-year-old superstar yet to sign an extension to a contract that expires at the end of the season. Barca -1 at Alaves - 3/4 with dabblebet Manchester City are reportedly willing to part with €300 million to sign the Argentine, but Pep Guardiola has distanced them from launching a world-record bid. In a media conference after Barca announced an agreement to sign Borussia Dortmund winger Ousmane Dembele for an initial €105m, Valverde dismissed questions over Messi’s commitment to the club....

RELATED: The Elder Scrolls: 10 Weirdest Things About Werewolves, Ranked Thankfully, Kindred in the TTRPG (and in the Bloodlines 2 game adaptation) not only have their Disciplines or vampiric gifts to use in the game world. Rather, Vampires also possess a straightforward set of Skills that reflect their skills before and after their transformation. However, which Skills should Kindred prioritize? Moreover, are there bad Skills that might lead them to their unfortunate Final Death?...

Why? Largely, because of Jamie Vardy. The fast-moving, hard-pressing, all-action Leicester City striker is a nuisance the competition’s best sides have often failed to contain over the past five years. His record against England’s big six of Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham and the two Manchester clubs makes for captivating reading. But the Opta data on Vardy might just leave Blues boss Lampard - who saw his side beaten on penalties by Liverpool in the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday - in a cold sweat ahead of Sunday’s encounter....

Vaxxed II: The People’s Truth is due to premiere on November 6 in 30 theaters across 19 states in the U.S.—California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Wisconsin and Washington—according to the site’s official website. When trying to buy tickets on the film’s website for a certain location, potential viewers are told they are “reserving a ticket to a secret screening” and theater details will be emailed to them on the night of the showing....

The Barcelona star was ruled out of his country’s 2-0 friendly win over Italy in Manchester on Friday due to a hamstring problem. It remains to be seen if he will recover in time to tackle Julen Lopetegui’s side at the Wanda Metropolitano. And while some players would welcome the absence of such a deadly rival, Real Madrid’s Vazquez wants Spain to be able to test themselves as thoroughly as possible....

These days, Intel Capital also has a new face to go along with its more conservative approach. In April, longtime Intel executive John Miner took over the reins from Les Vadasz, an Intel cofounder who started Intel Capital in 1991 and steered it until his retirement. Around Silicon Valley, Vadasz is revered as a key contributor to some of the industry’s most important products, like the first microprocessor. Miner, on the other hand, is less well known....

On day 13, DRX eliminated Fnatic from the VCT Champions 2022 Istanbul Playoffs. Meanwhile, XSET were sent home by FunPlus Phoenix. With that being said, there are multiple highlights worth revisiting. Highlights from VCT Champions 2022 Istanbul Day 13 Day 11 of the Group Stage featured two matches played in a best-of-three format: DRX vs. Fnatic (Match 1): Icebox (7-13), Ascent (14-12), and Fracture (13-9). XSET vs. FunPlus Phoenix (Match 2): Pearl (13-11), Bind (10-13), and Ascent (14-16)....

The title game is set for Monday, Jan. 6 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. Here’s what’s on the odds board at the South Point, compared to the power ratings differentials between the potential combatants (listed in parentheses), according to the most recent Don Best/Linemakers numbers. Alabama -3.5 vs. Oregon (even) Alabama -10 vs. Florida State (Bama - 4.5) Alabama -8 vs. Stanford (Bama - 5.5) Alabama -7.5 vs....

The world number 30 had stunned Australian Open finalist Kvitova 6-4 6-1 to reach the last four and she was again comfortable as her run continued. Vekic eased past the unseeded Vera Zvonareva 6-2 6-2, breaking swiftly in both sets, and will now take on Kiki Bertens for the title on Sunday. Second seed Bertens was made to work a little harder to secure her progression as Aryna Sabalenka took the first set to a tie-break and briefly led, yet it was the Dutch who then emerged a 7-6 (7-5) 6-2 victor....

However, looking at the games as a franchise alone without the real-world concerns, another big problem rears its head. It could easily be fixed or retconned (which is admittedly partially the problem), but part of it comes down to one character in Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain, Venom Snake. RELATED: Sony Should Not Buy Metal Gear or Final Fantasy IP, Says Analyst Venom Snake and Big Boss Without a doubt, Venom Snake’s character arc in Metal Gear Solid 5 is well put together....

The US star announced Monday she was still struggling to return from the autoimmune disease Sjogren’s syndrome. Williams said on her website that she has been making progress and plans to return to WTA Tour play in February, reports Xinhua. “I regret to announce that I am withdrawing from the 2012 Australian Open,” Williams said. “After several months of training and treatment, I am making steady progress to top competitive form....

The video, which was posted on Olympia’s official Instagram handle, has garnered more than 340,000 views and even caught the eye of Serena’s older sister Venus Williams. The 41-year-old commented that watching Olympia play at such a young age reminded her of her own childhood, when the Williams sisters’ mother, Oracene Price, served as their coach. The clip was also shared on Twitter by Olympia’s father, Alexis Ohanian. Several users retweeted the video, echoing Venus’ comments....