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Italy shocked the world by beating Serbia in the Round of 16 of EuroBasket 2022 to capture a spot in the quarterfinals for the fourth time in a row while eliminating one of the gold medal favorites.It was the second straight win for the Azzurri over the Serbian side in a knockout game since they also defeated them in the final of the 2021 Olympic Qualifying Tournament that was held in Belgrade.

Italian national team captain Gigi Datome wasnt available during that magical night in Belgrade but was present in this years stunner.This team showed a lot of character also last year, Datome told Eurohoops. When we play like this aggressively, in defense, on the same page, taking responsibility with personality on offense. We created a lot of good shots, and in front of us, there were champions, an amazing team with great players. We played really really well and I think that at the end of the day we deserved the win, Italys captain said about the 86-94 win.

Before the encounter against Nikola Jokic and his teammates, everybody was betting on Serbia to win the game. Except for Italy.We know that we only played one bad half in our first group, the second with Ukraine, Datome said. Other than that, we played really well but everyone would have said that Serbia was the favorite. Theyre a great team. But this is basketball: we played with great personality, and we built big shots. We helped each other in defense and the game plan was executed very well.

Asked about what they will expect in the big match against France, Datome concluded: Serbia knew us from last year. Everybody respects us and we have to do the same. It will be another physical game, against another big center and a lot of talent on the guards. 0-0 on the jump ball and we will start to play.

Then, it was time toreassure everyone about his most famous recognition mark: My beard? Everybody wants that, but its gonna stay there.

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Gigi Datome: Serbia knew us from last year, we deserved the win - Eurohoops

Crime Escalates As Ex-Con Is Fatally Stabbed, West Village is the New Crime Area and The Knockout Game is On

Guarionex Torres, 49, was an ex-con recently arrested for threatening people in Times Square with a hatchet. He was fatally stabbed Friday on Eighth Avenue near West 44th Street. He bumped into Jesus Ramirez 28, and thetwo came to blows, a knife was drawn and Torres was stabbed in his neck and groin.

Torres had been arrested August 12th and was charged with menacing and weapons possession but back on the street after paying $3,500 cash bail.

Since 1994, Torres has completed four stints in prison, mostly for drug convictions.

Did you know the West Villagehas been hit by a plague of theft and robbery? It hassuffered the biggest crime increase of any section of the Big Apple in 2022, according to NYPD data. Crime has spike 80% fueled by a 103% increase in grand larceny and shoplifting.

The2010 bail reform law is the cause of this. The NYPD released a Worst of the Worst list of repeat offenders. Harold Gooding, a 53-year-old serial shoplifter has been arrested 101 times.

Then there is the knockout game where 20 victims of the violent and motive-less game have been reported to the NYPD so far this year.These are individuals who know they are not going to be prosecuted.The lax bail laws, let serial offenders back onto the streets, to commit even more heinous crimes. The game has no set rules other than to inflict brutal and unprovoked violence on innocent bystanders and this is what has become of New York.

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Crime Escalates As Ex-Con Is Fatally Stabbed, West Village is the New Crime Area and The Knockout Game is On - Times Square Chronicles

Stumble Guys arrived on Android, iOS, and PC in February 2021. The massively multiplayer party knockout game has become extremely successful on those platforms and console players are wondering if they will be able to join in on the fun. Heres our guide to whether PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch players can play Stumble Guys.

Stumble Guys is not available on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, or Nintendo Switch. Developer Kitka Games has not announced any intentions to bring their game to these consoles either, although the free-to-play game is regularly updated on mobile and PC, the latest of which occurred in July 2022. This added a new map and skins, new languages, bug fixes, and other gameplay improvements.

The game accommodates 32 players who must run, jump, and dash along an obstacle course in a battle royale-style race to the finish line. There are currently 17 different maps as well as a variety of modes and outfits to be unlocked.

The game that is most like Stumble Guys on PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch consoles is Fall Guys, the game that originally inspired Stumble Guys. Fall Guys is also a platform battle royale game that features up to 60 players in a variety of different game modes, from the traditional free-for-all obstacle course with players racing to grab the crown at the end of the arena, to other mini-game modes that require some teamwork. The game also features costumes, emotes, banners, and other features that can be unlocked through gameplay or by using premium currency.

Other games that are similar to Stumble Guys and are available on PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch consoles include Gang Beasts, Cake Bash, Rubber Bandits, and Human: Fall Flat.

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Can I Play Stumble Guys on Xbox, PS5, and PS4? - Game Revolution

Mario Balotelli is well-known for his moments of controversy and the latest incident took place after Saturdays Turkish Super Lig victory for Adana Demirspor vs Umraniye

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Mario Balotelli provoked a furious reaction from his Adana Demirspor boss Vincenzo Montella as the two almost came to blows on the pitch after Saturdays Turkish Super Lig game.

The incident erupted on the pitch following the final whistle of a 1-0 Turkish Super Lig victory over Umraniye, with the striker appearing to make a comment after the game to Montella which appeared to provoke the coach to the point where he had to be restrained from the striker.

Balotelli who is never shy on speaking his mind and sparking controversy made a comment to Montella, who then turned around and attempted to lunge at the 32-year-old and they were only separated by last-ditch intervention by staff on the pitch.

It is not the first time that Balotelli has had a run-in with his manager, with an infamous incident with his former Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini during a training session seeing the two squaring up to each other before the striker was removed from the pitch.

Balotelli has often made the headlines for his eccentric behaviour off the pitch - including handing out money in the centre of Manchester and accidentally setting fire to his bathroom.

The striker had been enjoying a true return to form in Turkey, netting 19 goals last season following his switch from Italian side Monza. It was the second-best goal return from Balotelli in a single season, behind his 26 strikes in the 2017-18 campaign at French club Nice.

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That had prompted talk that the 32-year-old could return to the Italian national squad; Balotelli's winner against England in the 2014 group stage remains Italy's last goal during the World Cup finals, while the 2006 champions haven't played a knockout game in the competition since that year's final.

Balotelli hasn't made a senior Italy appearance since 2018. However, he was called up by Mancini for a training camp earlier this year off the back of his form in the Super Lig. After the nation missed out on qualifying for this years World Cup following a shock playoff defeat by North Macedonia, prompting Mancini's own mother questioned the decision to leave out Balotelli.

In his Sky Sport interview, Balotelli revealed he had not spoken to Mancini about the matter. "I am happy that he will remain in charge because he has already won the Euros," he added. "People are disappointed, but we can't forget what the coach has achieved."

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Mario Balotelli almost comes to blows with coach in explosive on-pitch bust-up - The Mirror

AT ONE stage Gustavo Oberman was rated ahead of Lionel Messi.

He even kept the now seven-time Ballon d'Or winner out of Argentina's line up in the opening match of the U20 World Cup in 2005.

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A then 18-year-old Messi broke into the team for the next match, scored in every knockout game and was named Player of the Tournament.

Oberman also kept Sergio Aguero out of the starting XI as he and Messi guided Argentina to victory, lifting the trophy together.

But the forward, now 37, went on to be a journeyman whilst his team-mates shone in the most-elite competitions in the world.

And he has recently been let go by Dock Sud, a team in the fourth tier of theArgentine football league.

Stints in the top division with Argentinos Juniors and River Plate early on is his career showed promise.

But a period in Spain saw his career falter while at the same time Messi started tearing it up for Barcelona in LaLiga.

Time in Romania, Chile and India eventually led Oberman back to Buenos Aires with Dock Sud.

But after four years with the side, the attacking midfielder has seen his contract terminated.

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He told AS: The decision not to continue was made by the coach, he told me that he was not going to take me into account.

"I wanted to continue until the end of the year and finish my time at theDockon the field, but there was no possibility.

"I feel sad, I think that after what we experienced at the club, I deserved another ending.

"But the reality is that what we have achieved in these years will remain forever."

Meanwhile, Messi is preparing to captain the national team for his fifth World Cup with Argentina in Qatar this winter.

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I kept Lionel Messi out of Argentina team but now I am unemployed and sad after having latest contract ri... - The US Sun