In 2002, Mercury was ranked 58th in the BBC's 100 Greatest Britons poll.

[M]In 2002, Mercury was ranked 58th in the BBC's 100 Greatest Britons poll[/M].[SEP]In 2002, [M]Mercury was ranked 58th in the BBC's 100 Greatest Britons poll[/M].


He spent his teenage years in his birthplace and India.

[M]He spent his teenage years in[/M] his birthplace and [M]India[/M].[SEP][M]He spent his teenage years in his birthplace[/M] and India.


Mercury was born in Zanzibar, East Africa, and was born in the Pasi (Indian Persian).

Mercury was born in Zanzibar, East Africa, and was born in [M]the Pasi (Indian Persian).[/M][SEP][M]Mercury[/M] was born in Zanzibar, East Africa, and [M]was born in the Pasi[/M] (Indian Persian).[SEP][M]Mercury was born in Zanzibar, East Africa[/M], and was born in the Pasi (Indian Persian).


[M]In 2002, Mercury ranked 58th in the BBC's "100 Greatest Britons" vote.[/M][SEP]In 2002, [M]Mercury ranked 58th in the BBC's "100 Greatest Britons" vote.[/M]


As a performer, he is known for his gorgeous style and voice spanning four octaves.

As a performer, [M]he is known for his[/M] gorgeous style and [M]voice spanning four octaves.[/M][SEP]As a performer, [M]he is known for his gorgeous style[/M] and voice spanning four octaves.[SEP]As [M]a performer, he is[/M] known for his gorgeous style and voice spanning four octaves.


[M]He is known as "Britain's first Asian rock star".[/M]


On November 24, 1991, only one day after he disclosed his condition, he died of bronchopneumonia caused by AIDS.

[M]On November 24, 1991, only one day after he disclosed his condition, he died[/M] of bronchopneumonia caused by AIDS.[SEP]On November 24, 1991, only one day after he disclosed his condition, [M]he died of bronchopneumonia caused by AIDS.[/M][SEP]On November 24, 1991, only one day after he disclosed his condition, [M]he died of bronchopneumonia[/M] caused by AIDS.[SEP][M]On November 24, 1991[/M], only one day after he disclosed his condition, [M]he died[/M] of bronchopneumonia caused by AIDS.


Freddie Mercury (English: Freddie Mercury, September 5, 1946-November 24, 1991), formerly known as Farrokh Bulsara (Gujarati: ફરોખ બલ્સારા) , An Indian-born British singer, songwriter and record producer, most famous as the lead singer and creator of the rock band Queen.

Freddie Mercury (English: Freddie Mercury, September 5, 1946-November 24, 1991), formerly known as Farrokh Bulsara (Gujarati: ફરોખ બલ્સારા) , An Indian-born British singer, songwriter and record producer, most famous as the lead singer and creator of [M]the rock band Queen.[/M][SEP][M]Freddie Mercury[/M] (English: Freddie Mercury, September 5, 1946-November 24, 1991), formerly known as Farrokh Bulsara (Gujarati: ફરોખ બલ્સારા) , An Indian-born British singer, songwriter and record producer, [M]most famous as the[/M] lead singer and [M]creator of[/M] the rock band [M]Queen[/M].[SEP][M]Freddie Mercury[/M] (English: Freddie Mercury, September 5, 1946-November 24, 1991), formerly known as Farrokh Bulsara (Gujarati: ફરોખ બલ્સારા) , An Indian-born British singer, songwriter and record producer, [M]most famous as the lead singer[/M] and creator [M]of[/M] the rock band [M]Queen[/M].[SEP][M]Freddie Mercury[/M] (English: Freddie Mercury, September 5, 1946-November 24, 1991), formerly known as Farrokh Bulsara (Gujarati: ફરોખ બલ્સારા) , [M]An[/M] Indian-born British singer, songwriter and [M]record producer[/M], most famous as the lead singer and creator of the rock band Queen.[SEP][M]Freddie Mercury[/M] (English: Freddie Mercury, September 5, 1946-November 24, 1991), formerly known as Farrokh Bulsara (Gujarati: ફરોખ બલ્સારા) , [M]An[/M] Indian-born British singer, [M]songwriter[/M] and record producer, most famous as the lead singer and creator of the rock band Queen.[SEP][M]Freddie Mercury[/M] (English: Freddie Mercury, September 5, 1946-November 24, 1991), formerly known as Farrokh Bulsara (Gujarati: ફરોખ બલ્સારા) , [M]An[/M] Indian-born British [M]singer[/M], songwriter and record producer, most famous as the lead singer and creator of the rock band Queen.[SEP][M]Freddie Mercury[/M] (English: Freddie Mercury, September 5, 1946-November 24, 1991), formerly known as Farrokh Bulsara (Gujarati: ફરોખ બલ્સારા) , [M]An Indian-born British[/M] singer, songwriter and record producer, most famous as the lead singer and creator of the rock band Queen.[SEP]Freddie Mercury (English: Freddie Mercury, September 5, 1946-November 24, 1991), formerly known as [M]Farrokh Bulsara (Gujarati: ફરોખ બલ્સારા[/M]) , An Indian-born British singer, songwriter and record producer, most famous as the lead singer and creator of the rock band Queen.[SEP][M]Freddie Mercury[/M] (English: Freddie Mercury, September 5, 1946-November 24, 1991), [M]formerly known as Farrokh Bulsara[/M] (Gujarati: ફરોખ બલ્સારા) , An Indian-born British singer, songwriter and record producer, most famous as the lead singer and creator of the rock band Queen.[SEP][M]Freddie Mercury[/M] (English: Freddie Mercury, [M]September 5, 1946-November 24, 1991[/M]), formerly known as Farrokh Bulsara (Gujarati: ફરોખ બલ્સારા) , An Indian-born British singer, songwriter and record producer, most famous as the lead singer and creator of the rock band Queen.


In addition to being a member of the Queen's Band, he has his own personal singing career, and occasionally serves as a guest (singing or piano) for producer and other artists.

In addition to being a member of the Queen's Band, he has his own personal singing career, and [M]occasionally serves as a guest (singing or piano)[/M] for producer and other artists.[SEP]In addition to being a member of the Queen's Band, he has his own personal singing career, and [M]occasionally serves as a guest[/M] (singing or piano) [M]for[/M] producer and [M]other artists[/M].[SEP]In addition to being a member of the Queen's Band, [M]he[/M] has his own personal singing career, and [M]occasionally serves as a guest[/M] (singing or piano[M]) for producer[/M] and other artists.[SEP][M]In addition to being a member of the Queen's Band, he has his own personal singing career[/M], and occasionally serves as a guest (singing or piano) for producer and other artists.[SEP]In addition to being a member of the Queen's Band, [M]he has his own personal singing career[/M], and occasionally serves as a guest (singing or piano) for producer and other artists.


As a creator, he wrote some of Queen’s most popular songs, such as "Bohemian Rhapsody", "Killer Queen", "Somebody to Love", "Don't Stop Me Now" and "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" "Wait.

As a creator, [M]he wrote[/M] some of Queen’s most popular songs, such as "Bohemian Rhapsody", "Killer Queen", "Somebody to Love", "Don't Stop Me Now" and "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" "[M]Wait[/M].[SEP]As a creator, [M]he wrote[/M] some of Queen’s most popular songs, such as "Bohemian Rhapsody", "Killer Queen", "Somebody to Love", "Don't Stop Me Now" and "[M]Crazy Little Thing Called Love[/M]" "Wait.[SEP]As a creator, [M]he wrote[/M] some of Queen’s most popular songs, such as "Bohemian Rhapsody", "Killer Queen", "Somebody to Love", "[M]Don't Stop Me Now[/M]" and "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" "Wait.[SEP]As a creator, [M]he wrote[/M] some of Queen’s most popular songs, such as "Bohemian Rhapsody", "Killer Queen", "[M]Somebody to Love[/M]", "Don't Stop Me Now" and "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" "Wait.[SEP]As a creator, [M]he wrote[/M] some of Queen’s most popular songs, such as "Bohemian Rhapsody", "[M]Killer Queen[/M]", "Somebody to Love", "Don't Stop Me Now" and "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" "Wait.[SEP]As a creator, [M]he wrote[/M] some of Queen’s most popular songs, such as "[M]Bohemian Rhapsody[/M]", "Killer Queen", "Somebody to Love", "Don't Stop Me Now" and "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" "Wait.[SEP]As a creator, [M]he wrote some of Queen’s most popular songs[/M], such as "Bohemian Rhapsody", "Killer Queen", "Somebody to Love", "Don't Stop Me Now" and "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" "Wait.[SEP]As [M]a creator, he[/M] wrote some of Queen’s most popular songs, such as "Bohemian Rhapsody", "Killer Queen", "Somebody to Love", "Don't Stop Me Now" and "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" "Wait.


[M]In 2006, the Asian edition of Time Magazine nominated him as one of the most influential Asian heroes in the past 60 years.[/M][SEP]In 2006, [M]the Asian edition of Time Magazine nominated him as one of the most influential Asian heroes in the past 60 years.[/M]


Freddie Mercury (born Farrokh Bulsara; Stone Town, September 5, 1946—London, November 24, 1991) was a British singer, pianist and songwriter known for his work with the British rock band Queen, which he was part of from 1970 until the year of his death (1991).

Freddie Mercury (born Farrokh Bulsara; Stone Town, September 5, 1946—London, November 24, 1991) was a British singer, pianist and songwriter known for his work with the British rock band Queen, which he was part of from 1970 until [M]the year of his death (1991).[/M][SEP][M]Freddie Mercury[/M] (born Farrokh Bulsara; Stone Town, September 5, 1946—London, November 24, 1991) was a British singer, pianist and songwriter known for his work with the British rock band [M]Queen[/M], which [M]he was part of from 1970 until[/M] the year of his death ([M]1991[/M]).[SEP]Freddie Mercury (born Farrokh Bulsara; Stone Town, September 5, 1946—London, November 24, 1991) was a British singer, pianist and songwriter known for his work with [M]the British rock band Queen[/M], which he was part of from 1970 until the year of his death (1991).[SEP][M]Freddie Mercury[/M] (born Farrokh Bulsara; Stone Town, September 5, 1946—London, November 24, 1991) [M]was[/M] a British singer, pianist and songwriter [M]known for his work with[/M] the British rock band [M]Queen[/M], which he was part of from 1970 until the year of his death (1991).[SEP][M]Freddie Mercury[/M] (born Farrokh Bulsara; Stone Town, September 5, 1946—London, November 24, 1991) [M]was a[/M] British singer, pianist and [M]songwriter[/M] known for his work with the British rock band Queen, which he was part of from 1970 until the year of his death (1991).[SEP][M]Freddie Mercury[/M] (born Farrokh Bulsara; Stone Town, September 5, 1946—London, November 24, 1991) [M]was a[/M] British singer, [M]pianist[/M] and songwriter known for his work with the British rock band Queen, which he was part of from 1970 until the year of his death (1991).[SEP][M]Freddie Mercury[/M] (born Farrokh Bulsara; Stone Town, September 5, 1946—London, November 24, 1991) [M]was a[/M] British [M]singer[/M], pianist and songwriter known for his work with the British rock band Queen, which he was part of from 1970 until the year of his death (1991).[SEP][M]Freddie Mercury[/M] (born Farrokh Bulsara; Stone Town, September 5, 1946—London, November 24, 1991) [M]was[/M] a [M]British[/M] singer, pianist and songwriter known for his work with the British rock band Queen, which he was part of from 1970 until the year of his death (1991).[SEP][M]Freddie Mercury[/M] (born Farrokh Bulsara; [M]Stone Town, September 5, 1946—London, November 24, 1991[/M]) was a British singer, pianist and songwriter known for his work with the British rock band Queen, which he was part of from 1970 until the year of his death (1991).[SEP][M]Freddie Mercury (born Farrokh Bulsara[/M]; Stone Town, September 5, 1946—London, November 24, 1991) was a British singer, pianist and songwriter known for his work with the British rock band Queen, which he was part of from 1970 until the year of his death (1991).


In 2006, he was named the greatest African celebrity of all time and was also named the greatest band leader in history in a public poll organized by American MTV.

[M]In 2006[/M], [M]he was named the greatest African celebrity of all time[/M] and was also named the greatest band leader in history [M]in a[/M] public [M]poll[/M] organized by American MTV.[SEP][M]In 2006[/M], [M]he was named the greatest African celebrity of all time[/M] and was also named the greatest band leader in history [M]in a public poll[/M] organized by American MTV.[SEP][M]In 2006[/M], [M]he was named the greatest African celebrity of all time[/M] and was also named the greatest band leader in history [M]in a[/M] public [M]poll organized by American MTV[/M].[SEP][M]In 2006[/M], [M]he was[/M] named the greatest African celebrity of all time and was also [M]named the greatest band leader in history in a[/M] public [M]poll organized by American MTV[/M].[SEP][M]In 2006[/M], [M]he was[/M] named the greatest African celebrity of all time and was also [M]named the greatest band leader in history in a public poll[/M] organized by American MTV.[SEP][M]In 2006[/M], [M]he was[/M] named the greatest African celebrity of all time and was also [M]named the greatest band leader in history in a[/M] public [M]poll[/M] organized by American MTV.[SEP][M]In 2006[/M], [M]he was[/M] named the greatest African celebrity of all time and was also [M]named the greatest band leader in history[/M] in a public poll organized by American MTV.[SEP][M]In 2006[/M], [M]he was named the greatest African celebrity of all time[/M] and was also named the greatest band leader in history in a public poll organized by American MTV.[SEP]In 2006, [M]he was named the greatest African celebrity of all time[/M] and was also named the greatest band leader in history in a public poll organized by American MTV.


[M]With Queen, Mercury has sold over 150 million records worldwide.[/M][SEP]With Queen, [M]Mercury has sold over 150 million records worldwide.[/M]


In 2008, he ranked eighteenth on Rolling Stone Magazine's "100 Greatest Singers of All Time" list, and the following year Classic Rock named him the greatest vocalist in rock and roll.

In 2008, he ranked eighteenth on Rolling Stone Magazine's "100 Greatest Singers of All Time" list, and [M]the following year Classic Rock named him the greatest vocalist in rock and roll.[/M][SEP][M]In 2008, he ranked eighteenth on Rolling Stone Magazine's "100 Greatest Singers of All Time" list[/M], and the following year Classic Rock named him the greatest vocalist in rock and roll.[SEP]In 2008, [M]he ranked eighteenth on Rolling Stone Magazine's "100 Greatest Singers of All Time" list[/M], and the following year Classic Rock named him the greatest vocalist in rock and roll.


Mercury died of bronchopneumonia , brought on by AIDS, in 1991, a day after having publicly acknowledged the disease.

[M]Mercury died[/M] of bronchopneumonia , brought on by AIDS, in 1991, [M]a day after having publicly acknowledged the disease.[/M][SEP][M]Mercury died[/M] of bronchopneumonia , brought on by AIDS, [M]in 1991[/M], a day after having publicly acknowledged the disease.[SEP][M]Mercury died of bronchopneumonia , brought on by AIDS[/M], in 1991, a day after having publicly acknowledged the disease.


As a songwriter, Mercury created most of Queen's greatest hits such as "We Are the Champions", "Love of my Life", "Killer Queen", "Bohemian Rhapsody", "Somebody to Love" and "Don't Stop Me Now".

As a songwriter, [M]Mercury created[/M] most of Queen's greatest hits such as "We Are the Champions", "Love of my Life", "Killer Queen", "Bohemian Rhapsody", "Somebody to Love" and "[M]Don't Stop Me Now[/M]".[SEP]As a songwriter, [M]Mercury created[/M] most of Queen's greatest hits such as "We Are the Champions", "Love of my Life", "Killer Queen", "Bohemian Rhapsody", "[M]Somebody to Love[/M]" and "Don't Stop Me Now".[SEP]As a songwriter, [M]Mercury created[/M] most of Queen's greatest hits such as "We Are the Champions", "Love of my Life", "Killer Queen", "[M]Bohemian Rhapsody[/M]", "Somebody to Love" and "Don't Stop Me Now".[SEP]As a songwriter, [M]Mercury created[/M] most of Queen's greatest hits such as "We Are the Champions", "Love of my Life", "[M]Killer Queen[/M]", "Bohemian Rhapsody", "Somebody to Love" and "Don't Stop Me Now".[SEP]As a songwriter, [M]Mercury created[/M] most of Queen's greatest hits such as "We Are the Champions", "[M]Love of my Life[/M]", "Killer Queen", "Bohemian Rhapsody", "Somebody to Love" and "Don't Stop Me Now".[SEP]As a songwriter, [M]Mercury created[/M] most of Queen's greatest hits such as "[M]We Are the Champions[/M]", "Love of my Life", "Killer Queen", "Bohemian Rhapsody", "Somebody to Love" and "Don't Stop Me Now".[SEP]As a songwriter, [M]Mercury created most of Queen's greatest hits[/M] such as "We Are the Champions", "Love of my Life", "Killer Queen", "Bohemian Rhapsody", "Somebody to Love" and "Don't Stop Me Now".[SEP]As [M]a songwriter, Mercury[/M] created most of Queen's greatest hits such as "We Are the Champions", "Love of my Life", "Killer Queen", "Bohemian Rhapsody", "Somebody to Love" and "Don't Stop Me Now".


His work with Queen still generates recognition to this day: Mercury is cited as the main influence of many other singers and bands.

His work with Queen still generates recognition to this day: [M]Mercury is cited as the main influence of many other[/M] singers and [M]bands[/M].[SEP]His work with Queen still generates recognition to this day: [M]Mercury is cited as the main influence of many other singers[/M] and bands.[SEP][M]His work with Queen still generates recognition to this day[/M]: Mercury is cited as the main influence of many other singers and bands.


Freddie became known for his powerful tone of voice and his energetic performances that involved interaction with the audience, having been regarded as one of the greatest artists of all time.

[M]Freddie[/M] became known for his powerful tone of voice and his energetic performances that involved interaction with the audience, [M]having been regarded as one of the greatest artists of all time.[/M][SEP][M]Freddie[/M] became known for his powerful tone of voice and [M]his energetic performances[/M] that [M]involved interaction with the audience[/M], having been regarded as one of the greatest artists of all time.[SEP][M]Freddie became known for[/M] his powerful tone of voice and [M]his energetic performances[/M] that involved interaction with the audience, having been regarded as one of the greatest artists of all time.[SEP][M]Freddie became known for his powerful tone of voice[/M] and his energetic performances that involved interaction with the audience, having been regarded as one of the greatest artists of all time.


In addition to his work in the band, Mercury has also released several side projects, including a solo album, Mr. Bad Guy, in 1985, and a record of opera with Spanish soprano Montserrat Caballé, Barcelona, in 1988.

In addition to his work in the band, Mercury has also released several side projects, including a solo album, Mr. Bad Guy, in 1985, and [M]a record of opera[/M] with Spanish soprano Montserrat Caballé, [M]Barcelona[/M], in 1988.[SEP]In addition to his work in the band, Mercury has also released several side projects, including a solo album, Mr. Bad Guy, in 1985, and a record of opera with [M]Spanish[/M] soprano [M]Montserrat Caballé[/M], Barcelona, in 1988.[SEP]In addition to his work in the band, Mercury has also released several side projects, including a solo album, Mr. Bad Guy, in 1985, and a record of opera with Spanish [M]soprano Montserrat Caballé[/M], Barcelona, in 1988.[SEP]In addition to his work in the band, [M]Mercury[/M] has also [M]released[/M] several side projects, including a solo album, Mr. Bad Guy, in 1985, and [M]a record of opera[/M] with Spanish soprano Montserrat Caballé, Barcelona, [M]in 1988[/M].[SEP]In addition to his work in the band, [M]Mercury[/M] has also [M]released[/M] several side projects, including a solo album, Mr. Bad Guy, in 1985, and [M]a record of opera with[/M] Spanish soprano [M]Montserrat Caballé[/M], Barcelona, in 1988.[SEP]In addition to his work in the band, [M]Mercury[/M] has also [M]released[/M] several side projects, including a solo album, Mr. Bad Guy, in 1985, and [M]a record of opera[/M] with Spanish soprano Montserrat Caballé, Barcelona, in 1988.[SEP]In addition to his work in the band, [M]Mercury[/M] has also [M]released[/M] several side projects, including [M]a solo album[/M], Mr. Bad Guy, [M]in 1985[/M], and a record of opera with Spanish soprano Montserrat Caballé, Barcelona, in 1988.[SEP]In addition to his work in the band, [M]Mercury[/M] has also released several side projects, including a [M]solo album[/M], [M]Mr. Bad Guy[/M], in 1985, and a record of opera with Spanish soprano Montserrat Caballé, Barcelona, in 1988.[SEP]In addition to his work in the band, [M]Mercury[/M] has also [M]released[/M] several side projects, including [M]a solo album[/M], Mr. Bad Guy, in 1985, and a record of opera with Spanish soprano Montserrat Caballé, Barcelona, in 1988.[SEP]In addition to his work in the band, [M]Mercury[/M] has also [M]released several side projects[/M], including a solo album, Mr. Bad Guy, in 1985, and a record of opera with Spanish soprano Montserrat Caballé, Barcelona, in 1988.[SEP]In addition to his [M]work in the band, Mercury[/M] has also released several side projects, including a solo album, Mr. Bad Guy, in 1985, and a record of opera with Spanish soprano Montserrat Caballé, Barcelona, in 1988.


While Williams now has fewer options, the teams still on his radar will be even more desperate to finalize an agreement.

While [M]Williams[/M] now has fewer options, [M]the teams still on[/M] his [M]radar will be even more desperate to finalize an agreement[/M].[SEP]While [M]Williams now has fewer options[/M], the teams still on his radar will be even more desperate to finalize an agreement.


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With a number of proven receivers already reportedly off the market, things could be working out nicely for Tyrell Williams as he ponders his next move.

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With a number of proven receivers already reportedly off the market, things could be working out nicely for [M]Tyrell Williams[/M] as he [M]ponders his next move[/M].[SEP]Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images
With [M]a number of proven receivers already reportedly off the market[/M], things could be working out nicely for Tyrell Williams as he ponders his next move.


According to Garafolo and NFL Network colleague Tom Pelissero, Adam Humphries got a four-year, $36 million deal from the Tennessee Titans.

According to Garafolo and [M]NFL Network colleague Tom Pelissero[/M], Adam Humphries got a four-year, $36 million deal from the Tennessee Titans.[SEP]According to [M]Garafolo[/M] and [M]NFL Network[/M] colleague Tom Pelissero, Adam Humphries got a four-year, $36 million deal from the Tennessee Titans.[SEP][M]According to[/M] Garafolo and NFL Network colleague [M]Tom Pelissero, Adam Humphries got a[/M] four-year, [M]$36 million deal from the Tennessee Titans[/M].[SEP][M]According to[/M] Garafolo and NFL Network colleague [M]Tom Pelissero, Adam Humphries got a four-year[/M], $36 million [M]deal from the Tennessee Titans[/M].[SEP][M]According to Garafolo[/M] and NFL Network colleague Tom Pelissero, [M]Adam Humphries got a[/M] four-year, [M]$36 million deal from the Tennessee Titans[/M].[SEP][M]According to Garafolo[/M] and NFL Network colleague Tom Pelissero, [M]Adam Humphries got a four-year[/M], $36 million [M]deal from the Tennessee Titans[/M].


Antonio Brown was the biggest domino to fall when Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio reported the Oakland Raiders acquired him from the Pittsburgh Steelers via trade.

Antonio Brown was the biggest domino to fall when [M]Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio[/M] reported the Oakland Raiders acquired him from the Pittsburgh Steelers via trade.[SEP][M]Antonio Brown[/M] was the biggest domino to fall when Pro Football Talk's [M]Mike Florio reported the Oakland Raiders acquired him from the Pittsburgh Steelers via trade[/M].[SEP][M]Antonio Brown[/M] was the biggest domino to fall when Pro Football Talk's [M]Mike Florio reported the Oakland Raiders acquired[/M] him from the Pittsburgh Steelers via trade.


On Monday afternoon, CBSSports.com's Jason La Canfora provided an overview for where things stood for Williams:
The Colts and Jets are likely out of the running based on the business they've already completed.

On Monday afternoon, CBSSports.com's Jason La Canfora provided an overview for where things stood for Williams:
The [M]Colts and Jets[/M] are [M]likely out of the running based on the business they've already completed.[/M][SEP]On Monday afternoon, CBSSports.com's Jason La Canfora provided an overview for where things stood for Williams:
The [M]Colts and Jets are likely out of the running[/M] based on the business they've already completed.[SEP]On [M]Monday afternoon[/M], [M]CBSSports.com's Jason La Canfora provided an overview for where things stood for Williams[/M]:
The Colts and Jets are likely out of the running based on the business they've already completed.[SEP]On [M]Monday afternoon[/M], [M]CBSSports.com's Jason La Canfora provided an overview[/M] for where things stood for Williams:
The Colts and Jets are likely out of the running based on the business they've already completed.


ESPN's Chris Mortensen reported Devin Funchess agreed to a one-year, $13 million deal with the Indianapolis Colts.

ESPN's [M]Chris Mortensen reported Devin Funchess agreed to a[/M] one-year, [M]$13 million deal with the Indianapolis Colts[/M].[SEP]ESPN's [M]Chris Mortensen reported Devin Funchess agreed to a one-year[/M], $13 million [M]deal with the Indianapolis Colts[/M].[SEP][M]ESPN's Chris Mortensen[/M] reported Devin Funchess agreed to a one-year, $13 million deal with the Indianapolis Colts.


That leaves the Cleveland Browns and Buffalo Bills in the mix, plus any other teams who may enter the fray.

[M]That leaves[/M] the Cleveland Browns and Buffalo Bills [M]in the mix[/M], plus [M]any other teams who may enter the fray[/M].[SEP][M]That leaves the[/M] Cleveland Browns and [M]Buffalo Bills in the mix[/M], plus any other teams who may enter the fray.[SEP][M]That leaves the Cleveland Browns[/M] and Buffalo Bills [M]in the mix[/M], plus any other teams who may enter the fray.


NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reported the New York Jets will sign Jamison Crowder to a three-year, $28.5 million contract.

NFL Network's [M]Mike Garafolo reported the New York Jets will sign Jamison Crowder to a[/M] three-year, [M]$28.5 million contract[/M].[SEP]NFL Network's [M]Mike Garafolo reported the New York Jets will sign Jamison Crowder to a three-year[/M], $28.5 million [M]contract[/M].[SEP][M]NFL Network's Mike Garafolo[/M] reported the New York Jets will sign Jamison Crowder to a three-year, $28.5 million contract.


[M]If the team wants faster receivers with some size, then they should be looking at a player like Tyrell Williams.[/M][SEP]If the team wants faster receivers with some size, then they should be looking at [M]a player[/M] like [M]Tyrell Williams[/M].


Big-bodied veterans Kelvin Benjamin and Andre Holmes were phased out of the offense and subsequently released, and in their place the Bills added speedier, smaller receivers.

Big-bodied veterans Kelvin Benjamin and Andre Holmes were phased out of the offense and subsequently released, and [M]in their place the Bills added[/M] speedier, [M]smaller receivers[/M].[SEP]Big-bodied veterans Kelvin Benjamin and Andre Holmes were phased out of the offense and subsequently released, and [M]in their place the Bills added speedier[/M], smaller [M]receivers[/M].[SEP]Big-bodied veterans Kelvin Benjamin and [M]Andre Holmes[/M] were phased out of the offense and [M]subsequently released[/M], and in their place the Bills added speedier, smaller receivers.[SEP]Big-bodied veterans [M]Kelvin Benjamin[/M] and Andre Holmes were phased out of the offense and [M]subsequently released[/M], and in their place the Bills added speedier, smaller receivers.[SEP]Big-bodied veterans [M]Kelvin Benjamin[/M] and Andre Holmes were [M]phased out of[/M] the [M]offense[/M] and subsequently released, and in their place the Bills added speedier, smaller receivers.[SEP]Big-bodied veterans Kelvin Benjamin and [M]Andre Holmes[/M] were [M]phased out of[/M] the [M]offense[/M] and subsequently released, and in their place the Bills added speedier, smaller receivers.[SEP][M]Big[/M]-[M]bodied veterans[/M] Kelvin Benjamin and [M]Andre Holmes[/M] were phased out of the offense and subsequently released, and in their place the Bills added speedier, smaller receivers.[SEP][M]Big-bodied veterans Kelvin Benjamin[/M] and Andre Holmes were phased out of the offense and subsequently released, and in their place the Bills added speedier, smaller receivers.


[M]He has been a favorite deep target of quarterback Philip Rivers throughout their time together.[/M][SEP][M]He has been a favorite deep target of quarterback Philip Rivers[/M] throughout their time together.


The Buffalo Bills need help on offense.

[M]The Buffalo Bills need help on offense[/M].


The former undrafted free agent signee of the San Diego Chargers stayed with the team when it moved to Los Angeles.

The former undrafted free agent signee of the San Diego Chargers stayed with [M]the team[/M] when it [M]moved to Los Angeles[/M].[SEP][M]The former undrafted free agent signee of the San Diego Chargers stayed with the team[/M] when it moved to Los Angeles.


While adding to the offensive line is a must, adding to the team’s receiving options is another easy way to help Allen reach the next level of his development.

While adding to the offensive line is a must, [M]adding to the team’s receiving options is another easy way to help Allen reach the next level of his development[/M].[SEP]While [M]adding to the offensive line is a must[/M], adding to the team’s receiving options is another easy way to help Allen reach the next level of his development.


Buffalo dramatically changed its receiving corps during the 2018 season.

[M]Buffalo dramatically changed its receiving corps during the 2018 season[/M].[SEP][M]Buffalo dramatically changed its receiving corps[/M] during the 2018 season.


More change is necessary here, and acquiring more talent should be a priority for Buffalo.

More change is necessary here, and [M]acquiring more talent should be a priority for Buffalo[/M].[SEP][M]More change is necessary here[/M], and acquiring more talent [M]should be a priority for Buffalo[/M].


With a young, rocket-armed quarterback in Josh Allen, the team should prioritize adding weapons to maximize Allen’s talents and potential.

With a young, [M]rocket-armed quarterback in Josh Allen[/M], the team should prioritize adding weapons to maximize Allen’s talents and potential.[SEP]With a [M]young[/M], rocket-armed [M]quarterback[/M] in [M]Josh Allen[/M], the team should prioritize adding weapons to maximize Allen’s talents and potential.[SEP]With a young, rocket-armed quarterback in Josh Allen, [M]the team should prioritize adding weapons to maximize Allen’s[/M] talents and [M]potential[/M].[SEP]With a young, rocket-armed quarterback in Josh Allen, [M]the team should prioritize adding weapons to maximize Allen’s talents[/M] and potential.


Robert Foster (who at 6’2” isn’t small, but he is smaller than the 6’4” Holmes and the 6’5” Benjamin), Isaiah McKenzie (5’8”), and Victor Bolden Jr. (5’8”) were added to the roster, playing significant roles both on offense and special teams as the 2018 season progressed.

Robert Foster (who at 6’2” isn’t small, but he is smaller than the 6’4” Holmes and the 6’5” Benjamin), Isaiah McKenzie (5’8”), and Victor Bolden Jr. (5’8”) were added to the roster, [M]playing significant roles[/M] both [M]on offense[/M] and special teams as the 2018 season progressed.[SEP]Robert Foster (who at 6’2” isn’t small, but he is smaller than the 6’4” Holmes and the 6’5” Benjamin), Isaiah McKenzie (5’8”), and Victor Bolden Jr. (5’8”) were added to the roster, [M]playing significant roles[/M] both [M]on[/M] offense and [M]special teams[/M] as the 2018 season progressed.[SEP]Robert Foster (who at 6’2” isn’t small, but he is smaller than the 6’4” Holmes and the 6’5” Benjamin), Isaiah McKenzie (5’8”), and Victor Bolden Jr. (5’8”) were added to the roster, [M]playing significant roles[/M] both on offense and special teams [M]as the 2018 season progressed.[/M][SEP]Robert Foster (who at 6’2” isn’t small, but he is smaller than the 6’4” Holmes and the 6’5” Benjamin), Isaiah McKenzie (5’8”), and [M]Victor Bolden Jr[/M]. (5’8”) were added to the roster, [M]playing significant roles[/M] both on offense and special teams [M]as the 2018 season progressed.[/M][SEP]Robert Foster (who at 6’2” isn’t small, but he is smaller than the 6’4” Holmes and the 6’5” Benjamin), Isaiah McKenzie (5’8”), and [M]Victor Bolden Jr[/M]. (5’8”) were added to the roster, [M]playing significant roles[/M] both on offense and [M]special teams[/M] as the 2018 season progressed.[SEP]Robert Foster (who at 6’2” isn’t small, but he is smaller than the 6’4” Holmes and the 6’5” Benjamin), Isaiah McKenzie (5’8”), and [M]Victor Bolden Jr[/M]. (5’8”) were added to the roster, [M]playing significant roles[/M] both [M]on offense[/M] and special teams as the 2018 season progressed.[SEP]Robert Foster (who at 6’2” isn’t small, but he is smaller than the 6’4” Holmes and the 6’5” Benjamin), Isaiah McKenzie (5’8”), and [M]Victor Bolden Jr[/M]. (5’8”) were [M]added to the roster[/M], playing significant roles both on offense and special teams as the 2018 season progressed.[SEP]Robert Foster (who at 6’2” isn’t small, but he is smaller than the 6’4” Holmes and the 6’5” Benjamin), [M]Isaiah McKenzie[/M] (5’8”), and Victor Bolden Jr. (5’8”) were [M]added to the roster[/M], playing significant roles both on offense and special teams as the 2018 season progressed.[SEP]Robert Foster (who at 6’2” isn’t small, but he is smaller than the 6’4” Holmes and the 6’5” Benjamin), Isaiah McKenzie (5’8”), and [M]Victor Bolden Jr. (5’8”[/M]) were added to the roster, playing significant roles both on offense and special teams as the 2018 season progressed.[SEP]Robert Foster (who at 6’2” isn’t small, but he is smaller than the 6’4” Holmes and the 6’5” Benjamin), [M]Isaiah McKenzie (5’8”)[/M], and Victor Bolden Jr. (5’8”) were added to the roster, playing significant roles both on offense and special teams as the 2018 season progressed.[SEP]Robert Foster (who at 6’2” isn’t small, but he is smaller than the 6’4” Holmes and the [M]6’5” Benjamin[/M]), Isaiah McKenzie (5’8”), and Victor Bolden Jr. (5’8”) were added to the roster, playing significant roles both on offense and special teams as the 2018 season progressed.[SEP]Robert Foster (who at 6’2” isn’t small, but he is smaller than the [M]6’4” Holmes[/M] and the 6’5” Benjamin), Isaiah McKenzie (5’8”), and Victor Bolden Jr. (5’8”) were added to the roster, playing significant roles both on offense and special teams as the 2018 season progressed.[SEP][M]Robert Foster[/M] (who at 6’2” isn’t small, but he is [M]smaller than[/M] the 6’4” Holmes and the 6’5” [M]Benjamin[/M]), Isaiah McKenzie (5’8”), and Victor Bolden Jr. (5’8”) were added to the roster, playing significant roles both on offense and special teams as the 2018 season progressed.[SEP][M]Robert Foster[/M] (who at 6’2” isn’t small, but he is [M]smaller than[/M] the 6’4” [M]Holmes[/M] and the 6’5” Benjamin), Isaiah McKenzie (5’8”), and Victor Bolden Jr. (5’8”) were added to the roster, playing significant roles both on offense and special teams as the 2018 season progressed.[SEP][M]Robert Foster[/M] (who at 6’2” [M]isn’t small[/M], but he is smaller than the 6’4” Holmes and the 6’5” Benjamin), Isaiah McKenzie (5’8”), and Victor Bolden Jr. (5’8”) were added to the roster, playing significant roles both on offense and special teams as the 2018 season progressed.[SEP][M]Robert Foster[/M] (who at [M]6’2”[/M] isn’t small, but he is smaller than the 6’4” Holmes and the 6’5” Benjamin), Isaiah McKenzie (5’8”), and Victor Bolden Jr. (5’8”) were added to the roster, playing significant roles both on offense and special teams as the 2018 season progressed.


Additionally, Forbes reports Japanese fast-fashion company Uniqlo made an offer, which Osaka declined.

Additionally, Forbes reports [M]Japanese fast-fashion company Uniqlo made an offer[/M], [M]which Osaka declined[/M].[SEP]Additionally, Forbes reports [M]Japanese fast-fashion company Uniqlo made an offer[/M], which Osaka declined.[SEP]Additionally, [M]Forbes reports Japanese fast-fashion company Uniqlo made an offer[/M], which Osaka declined.


B efore the night was over, Osaka was spotted chopping it up with fellow Nike ambassadors LeBron James and Kevin Durant.

[M]B efore the night was over, Osaka was spotted chopping it up with fellow Nike ambassadors[/M] LeBron James and Kevin Durant.[SEP]B efore the night was over, Osaka was spotted chopping it up with [M]fellow Nike ambassadors[/M] LeBron James and [M]Kevin Durant.[/M][SEP]B efore the night was over, Osaka was spotted chopping it up with [M]fellow Nike ambassadors LeBron James[/M] and Kevin Durant.[SEP]B efore the night was over[M], Osaka was spotted chopping it up with[/M] fellow Nike ambassadors LeBron James and [M]Kevin Durant[/M].[SEP]B efore the night was over, [M]Osaka was spotted chopping it up with[/M] fellow Nike ambassadors [M]LeBron James[/M] and Kevin Durant.


But in an upset worthy of the final moments of the US Open, while Osaka had recently been seen sporting Adidas gear on the court, last night, she was spotted at the Warriors-Lakers game at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Ca., a swoosh proudly displayed on her chest.

But in an upset worthy of the final moments of the US Open, while Osaka had recently been seen sporting Adidas gear on the court, last night, [M]she was spotted at the Warriors-Lakers game at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Ca., a swoosh proudly displayed on her chest.[/M][SEP]But in an upset worthy of the final moments of the US Open, while [M]Osaka had recently been seen sporting Adidas gear on the court[/M], last night, she was spotted at the Warriors-Lakers game at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Ca., a swoosh proudly displayed on her chest.


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“I’m proud to become a member of the Nike family and excited about getting involved in all of the opportunities Nike has to offer,” said Osaka in a statement on Nike’s site.

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“[M]I’m proud to become a member of the Nike family and excited about getting involved in all of the opportunities Nike has to offer,” said Osaka in a statement on Nike’s site.[/M][SEP]Advertisement
“[M]I’m[/M] proud to become a member of the Nike family and [M]excited about getting involved in all of the opportunities Nike has to offer[/M],” [M]said Osaka[/M] in a statement on Nike’s site.[SEP]Advertisement
[M]“I’m proud to become a member of the Nike family[/M] and excited about getting involved in all of the opportunities Nike has to offer,” [M]said Osaka[/M] in a statement on Nike’s site.


While it appears Japanese citizen Osaka may primarily be repping Nike Tokyo to start, in addition to James and Durant, this, of course, also means the two-time Grand Slam tournament winner is joining her idol and competitor Serena Williams at Nike, as well as activist-athlete Colin Kaepernick.

While it appears [M]Japanese citizen Osaka[/M] may primarily be repping Nike Tokyo to start, in addition to James and Durant, this, of course, also means the two-time Grand Slam tournament winner is joining her idol and competitor Serena Williams at Nike, as well as activist-athlete Colin Kaepernick.[SEP]While it appears Japanese citizen Osaka may primarily be repping Nike Tokyo to start, in addition to James and Durant, this, of course, also means the two-time Grand Slam tournament winner is joining her idol and competitor Serena Williams at Nike, as well as [M]activist-athlete Colin Kaepernick[/M].[SEP]While it appears Japanese citizen [M]Osaka[/M] may primarily be repping Nike Tokyo to start, in addition to James and Durant, this, of course, also means the two-time Grand Slam tournament winner is [M]joining[/M] her idol and competitor Serena Williams at Nike, as well as activist-athlete [M]Colin Kaepernick[/M].[SEP]While it appears Japanese citizen [M]Osaka[/M] may primarily be repping Nike Tokyo to start, in addition to James and Durant, this, of course, also means the two-time Grand Slam tournament winner is [M]joining her[/M] idol and competitor [M]Serena Williams at Nike[/M], as well as activist-athlete Colin Kaepernick.[SEP]While it appears Japanese citizen [M]Osaka[/M] may primarily be repping Nike Tokyo to start, in addition to James and Durant, this, of course, also means the two-time Grand Slam tournament winner is [M]joining her[/M] idol and [M]competitor[/M] Serena Williams [M]at Nike[/M], as well as activist-athlete Colin Kaepernick.[SEP]While it appears Japanese citizen [M]Osaka[/M] may primarily be repping Nike Tokyo to start, in addition to James and Durant, this, of course, also means the two-time Grand Slam tournament winner is [M]joining her idol[/M] and competitor Serena Williams [M]at Nike[/M], as well as activist-athlete Colin Kaepernick.[SEP]While it appears Japanese citizen [M]Osaka[/M] may primarily be repping Nike Tokyo to start, in addition to James and Durant, this, of course, also means the [M]two-time Grand Slam tournament winner[/M] is joining her idol and competitor Serena Williams at Nike, as well as activist-athlete Colin Kaepernick.[SEP]While it appears Japanese citizen [M]Osaka may primarily be repping Nike Tokyo to start[/M], [M]in addition to[/M] James and [M]Durant[/M], this, of course, also means the two-time Grand Slam tournament winner is joining her idol and competitor Serena Williams at Nike, as well as activist-athlete Colin Kaepernick.[SEP]While it appears Japanese citizen [M]Osaka may primarily be repping Nike Tokyo to start[/M], [M]in addition to James[/M] and Durant, this, of course, also means the two-time Grand Slam tournament winner is joining her idol and competitor Serena Williams at Nike, as well as activist-athlete Colin Kaepernick.[SEP]While it appears Japanese citizen [M]Osaka may primarily be repping Nike Tokyo to start[/M], in addition to James and Durant, this, of course, also means the two-time Grand Slam tournament winner is joining her idol and competitor Serena Williams at Nike, as well as activist-athlete Colin Kaepernick.


The tennis champion and athletic giant announced an endorsement deal late Thursday.

The tennis champion and [M]athletic giant announced an endorsement deal[/M] late Thursday.[SEP]The tennis champion and [M]athletic giant announced an endorsement deal late Thursday[/M].[SEP]The [M]tennis champion[/M] and athletic giant [M]announced an endorsement deal late Thursday[/M].[SEP]The [M]tennis champion[/M] and athletic giant [M]announced an endorsement deal[/M] late Thursday.


The move came as a surprise to many sports and business insiders, as it was assumed Osaka would be extending her deal with Adidas, which expired at the end of 2018—an extension Forbes reports was never signed.

The move came as a surprise to many sports and business insiders, as it was assumed Osaka would be extending her deal with Adidas, which expired at the end of 2018—[M]an extension Forbes reports was never signed.[/M][SEP][M]The move came as a surprise to many[/M] sports and [M]business insiders[/M], as it was assumed Osaka would be extending her deal with Adidas, which expired at the end of 2018—an extension Forbes reports was never signed.[SEP][M]The move came as a surprise to many sports[/M] and business insiders, as it was assumed Osaka would be extending her deal with Adidas, which expired at the end of 2018—an extension Forbes reports was never signed.[SEP]The move came as a surprise to many sports and business insiders, as it was assumed [M]Osaka[/M] would be extending her [M]deal with Adidas[/M], which [M]expired at the end of 2018[/M]—an extension Forbes reports was never signed.[SEP]The move came as a surprise to many sports and business insiders, as [M]it was assumed Osaka would be extending her deal with Adidas[/M], which expired at the end of 2018—an extension Forbes reports was never signed.


"Nike has a legendary track record of writing history and I look forward to being a part of those moments for many years to come." the 21-year-old went on to say.

"Nike has a legendary track record of writing history and [M]I look forward to being a part of those moments for many years to come." the 21-year-old[/M] went on to [M]say[/M].[SEP]"[M]Nike has a legendary track record of writing history[/M] and I look forward to being a part of those moments for many years to come." [M]the 21-year-old[/M] went on to [M]say[/M].


Osaka has been on an incredible run of form in the past year, which has seen her win her first and second Grand Slam titles back-to-back at last year's U.S. Open and more recently at the Australian Open in January.

Osaka has been on an incredible run of form in the past year, which has seen her win her first and second Grand Slam titles back-to-back at last year's U.S. Open and more recently at [M]the Australian Open in January.[/M][SEP][M]Osaka[/M] has been on an incredible run of form in the past year, which [M]has seen her win[/M] her first and second Grand Slam titles back-to-back at last year's U.S. Open and [M]more recently at the Australian Open[/M] in January.[SEP][M]Osaka[/M] has been on an incredible run of form in the past year, which has seen her win [M]her[/M] first and [M]second Grand Slam titles back-to-back at last year's U.S. Open[/M] and more recently at the Australian Open in January.[SEP][M]Osaka[/M] has been on an incredible run of form in the past year, which has seen her win [M]her first[/M] and second [M]Grand Slam titles back-to-back at last year's U.S. Open[/M] and more recently at the Australian Open in January.[SEP][M]Osaka[/M] has been on an incredible run of form in the past year, which [M]has seen her win[/M] her first and second Grand Slam titles back-to-back at last year's U.S. Open and more recently at the Australian Open in January.[SEP][M]Osaka has been on an incredible run of form in the past year[/M], which has seen her win her first and second Grand Slam titles back-to-back at last year's U.S. Open and more recently at the Australian Open in January.


She then backed that victory up by winning the first Grand Slam of 2019 as well, defeating Petra Kvitova in Melbourne.

[M]She[/M] then backed that victory up by winning the first Grand Slam of 2019 as well, [M]defeating Petra Kvitova in Melbourne[/M].[SEP][M]She[/M] then backed that victory up by winning the first Grand Slam of 2019 as well, [M]defeating Petra Kvitova[/M] in Melbourne.[SEP][M]She[/M] then [M]backed[/M] that [M]victory up by winning the first Grand Slam of 2019[/M] as well, defeating Petra Kvitova in Melbourne.


When she overcame Serena Williams in the U.S. Open final at Flushing Meadow in September, Osaka became the first Japanese player to win one of the four major tennis titles.

When she [M]overcame Serena Williams in the U.S. Open final[/M] at Flushing Meadow [M]in September[/M], [M]Osaka[/M] became the first Japanese player to win one of the four major tennis titles.[SEP]When she [M]overcame Serena Williams in the U.S. Open final at Flushing Meadow[/M] in September, [M]Osaka[/M] became the first Japanese player to win one of the four major tennis titles.[SEP]When she [M]overcame Serena Williams in the U.S. Open final[/M] at Flushing Meadow in September, [M]Osaka[/M] became the first Japanese player to win one of the four major tennis titles.[SEP]When she [M]overcame Serena Williams[/M] in the U.S. Open final at Flushing Meadow in September, [M]Osaka[/M] became the first Japanese player to win one of the four major tennis titles.[SEP]When she overcame Serena Williams in the U.S. Open final at Flushing Meadow in September, [M]Osaka became the first Japanese player to win one of the four major tennis titles[/M].


"I'm proud to become a member of the Nike family and excited about getting involved in all of the opportunities Nike has to offer," said Osaka in the statement on Nike's website.

"[M]I'm proud to become a member of the Nike family and excited about getting involved in all of the opportunities Nike has to offer," said Osaka in the statement on Nike's website.[/M][SEP]"[M]I'm[/M] proud to become a member of the Nike family and [M]excited about getting involved in all of the opportunities Nike has to offer[/M]," [M]said Osaka[/M] in the statement on Nike's website.[SEP][M]"I'm proud to become a member of the Nike family[/M] and excited about getting involved in all of the opportunities Nike has to offer," [M]said Osaka[/M] in the statement on Nike's website.


Osaka wrote in a Twitter post.


She is expected to debut her new Nike gear at the Stuttgart Grand Prix, which starts on April 22.

She is expected to debut her new Nike gear at [M]the Stuttgart Grand Prix[/M], which [M]starts on April 22.[/M][SEP][M]She is expected to debut her new Nike gear at the Stuttgart Grand Prix[/M], which starts on April 22.[SEP][M]She is expected to debut her new Nike gear[/M] at the Stuttgart Grand Prix, which starts on April 22.


No financial details were disclosed.

[M]No financial details were disclosed[/M].


Osaka’s former contract with the Germany-based brand expired at the end of 2018.

[M]Osaka’s former contract with the Germany-based brand expired at the end of 2018[/M].[SEP][M]Osaka’s former contract with the Germany-based brand[/M] expired at the end of 2018.


Naomi Osaka has switched course.


She also shared the news on social media.

[M]She also shared the news on social media[/M].[SEP][M]She[/M] also [M]shared the news[/M] on social media.


“I’m proud to become a member of the Nike family and excited about getting involved in all of the opportunities Nike has to offer,” Osaka said in a statement.

“[M]I’m[/M] proud to become a member of the Nike family and [M]excited about getting involved in all of the opportunities Nike has to offer[/M],” [M]Osaka said[/M] in a statement.[SEP]“[M]I’m proud to become a member of the Nike family[/M] and excited about getting involved in all of the opportunities Nike has to offer,” [M]Osaka said[/M] in a statement.[SEP]“I’m proud to become a member of the Nike family and excited about getting involved in all of the opportunities Nike has to offer,” [M]Osaka[/M] said in a [M]statement[/M].


The rising tennis star made the surprising move of signing an endorsement deal with Nike — ending her relationship with rival sportswear giant Adidas.

The rising [M]tennis star[/M] made the surprising move of signing [M]an endorsement deal with Nike[/M] — [M]ending her relationship with rival[/M] sportswear giant [M]Adidas[/M].[SEP]The [M]rising tennis star made the surprising move of signing an endorsement deal with Nike[/M] — ending her relationship with rival sportswear giant Adidas.[SEP]The rising [M]tennis star[/M] made the surprising move of [M]signing an endorsement deal with Nike[/M] — [M]ending her relationship with[/M] rival sportswear giant [M]Adidas[/M].[SEP]The rising [M]tennis star[/M] made the surprising move of [M]signing an endorsement deal with Nike[/M] — ending her relationship with rival sportswear giant Adidas.


Omani influence or control extended through the Strait of Hormuz to Iran, and what is now Pakistan, reaching as far south as Zanzibar, its power declined during the 19th century and the sultanate came under the influence of Great Britain.

Omani influence or control extended through the Strait of Hormuz to Iran, and what is now Pakistan, reaching as far south as Zanzibar, its power declined during the 19th century and [M]the sultanate came under the influence of Great Britain.[/M][SEP][M]Omani[/M] influence or control extended through the Strait of Hormuz to Iran, and what is now Pakistan, reaching as far south as Zanzibar, its [M]power declined during the 19th century[/M] and the sultanate came under the influence of Great Britain.[SEP][M]Omani[/M] influence or [M]control[/M] extended through the Strait of Hormuz to Iran, and what is now Pakistan, [M]reaching as far south as Zanzibar[/M], its power declined during the 19th century and the sultanate came under the influence of Great Britain.[SEP][M]Omani influence[/M] or control extended through the Strait of Hormuz to Iran, and what is now Pakistan, [M]reaching as far south as Zanzibar[/M], its power declined during the 19th century and the sultanate came under the influence of Great Britain.[SEP][M]Omani influence[/M] or control [M]extended[/M] through the Strait of Hormuz [M]to[/M] Iran, and [M]what is now Pakistan[/M], reaching as far south as Zanzibar, its power declined during the 19th century and the sultanate came under the influence of Great Britain.[SEP][M]Omani[/M] influence or [M]control extended[/M] through the Strait of Hormuz [M]to[/M] Iran, and [M]what is now Pakistan[/M], reaching as far south as Zanzibar, its power declined during the 19th century and the sultanate came under the influence of Great Britain.[SEP][M]Omani[/M] influence or [M]control extended through the Strait of Hormuz to Iran[/M], and what is now Pakistan, reaching as far south as Zanzibar, its power declined during the 19th century and the sultanate came under the influence of Great Britain.[SEP][M]Omani influence[/M] or control [M]extended through the Strait of Hormuz to Iran[/M], and what is now Pakistan, reaching as far south as Zanzibar, its power declined during the 19th century and the sultanate came under the influence of Great Britain.


It also has two enclaves, the Musandam peninsula, in the north of the United Arab Emirates, and Madha, in the east of the same country.

It also has two enclaves, the Musandam peninsula, in the north of [M]the United Arab Emirates[/M], and [M]Madha, in the east of[/M] the same country.[SEP]It also has two enclaves, [M]the Musandam peninsula, in the north of the United Arab Emirates[/M], and Madha, in the east of the same country.[SEP][M]It[/M] also [M]has[/M] two [M]enclaves[/M], the Musandam peninsula, in the north of the United Arab Emirates, and [M]Madha[/M], in the east of the same country.[SEP][M]It[/M] also [M]has[/M] two [M]enclaves[/M], [M]the Musandam peninsula[/M], in the north of the United Arab Emirates, and Madha, in the east of the same country.[SEP][M]It[/M] also [M]has two enclaves[/M], the Musandam peninsula, in the north of the United Arab Emirates, and Madha, in the east of the same country.


Oman currently has strong military and political ties with the United Kingdom and the United States, although it maintains an independent foreign policy.

[M]Oman[/M] currently has strong military and political ties with the United Kingdom and the United States, although it [M]maintains an independent foreign policy.[/M][SEP][M]Oman currently has strong[/M] military and [M]political ties with the United Kingdom[/M] and the United States, although it maintains an independent foreign policy.[SEP][M]Oman currently has strong[/M] military and [M]political ties with the[/M] United Kingdom and the [M]United States[/M], although it maintains an independent foreign policy.[SEP][M]Oman currently has strong military[/M] and political [M]ties with the[/M] United Kingdom and the [M]United States[/M], although it maintains an independent foreign policy.[SEP][M]Oman currently has strong military[/M] and political [M]ties with the United Kingdom[/M] and the United States, although it maintains an independent foreign policy.


While Oman was never formally part of the British Empire, it did adopt protectorate status.

While [M]Oman[/M] was never formally part of the British Empire, it did [M]adopt protectorate status[/M].[SEP]While [M]Oman was never formally part of the British Empire[/M], it did adopt protectorate status.


Oman, officially the Sultanate of Oman (in Arabic, سلطنة عُمان Sulṭanat ʻUmān), is a country located in western Asia, on the eastern coast of the Arabian peninsula.

[M]Oman[/M], officially the Sultanate of Oman (in Arabic, سلطنة عُمان Sulṭanat ʻUmān), [M]is[/M] a country [M]located[/M] in western Asia, [M]on the eastern coast of the Arabian peninsula.[/M][SEP][M]Oman[/M], officially the Sultanate of Oman (in Arabic, سلطنة عُمان Sulṭanat ʻUmān), [M]is[/M] a country [M]located in western Asia[/M], on the eastern coast of the Arabian peninsula.[SEP][M]Oman[/M], officially the Sultanate of Oman (in Arabic, سلطنة عُمان Sulṭanat ʻUmān), [M]is a country[/M] located in western Asia, on the eastern coast of the Arabian peninsula.[SEP]Oman, officially [M]the Sultanate of Oman (in Arabic[/M], سلطنة عُمان [M]Sulṭanat ʻUmān[/M]), is a country located in western Asia, on the eastern coast of the Arabian peninsula.[SEP]Oman, officially [M]the Sultanate of Oman (in Arabic, سلطنة عُمان[/M] Sulṭanat ʻUmān), is a country located in western Asia, on the eastern coast of the Arabian peninsula.[SEP][M]Oman, officially the Sultanate of Oman[/M] (in Arabic, سلطنة عُمان Sulṭanat ʻUmān), is a country located in western Asia, on the eastern coast of the Arabian peninsula.


Oman was founded as an Imamate in 751, making it the oldest state in the Arab world.From the 17th century it was an important maritime power, coming into conflict with Portugal and the Netherlands for control of the Persian Gulf and the Indian Ocean.

[M]Oman[/M] was founded as an Imamate in 751, making it the oldest state in the Arab world.From the 17th century it was an important maritime power, [M]coming into conflict with[/M] Portugal and [M]the Netherlands for control of[/M] the Persian Gulf and [M]the Indian Ocean[/M].[SEP][M]Oman[/M] was founded as an Imamate in 751, making it the oldest state in the Arab world.From the 17th century it was an important maritime power, [M]coming into conflict with[/M] Portugal and [M]the Netherlands for control of the Persian Gulf[/M] and the Indian Ocean.[SEP][M]Oman[/M] was founded as an Imamate in 751, making it the oldest state in the Arab world.From the 17th century it was an important maritime power, [M]coming into conflict with Portugal[/M] and the Netherlands [M]for control of[/M] the Persian Gulf and [M]the Indian Ocean[/M].[SEP][M]Oman[/M] was founded as an Imamate in 751, making it the oldest state in the Arab world.From the 17th century it was an important maritime power, [M]coming into conflict with Portugal[/M] and the Netherlands [M]for control of the Persian Gulf[/M] and the Indian Ocean.[SEP][M]Oman[/M] was founded as an Imamate in 751, making it the oldest state in the Arab world.[M]From the 17th century[/M] it [M]was an important maritime power[/M], coming into conflict with Portugal and the Netherlands for control of the Persian Gulf and the Indian Ocean.[SEP][M]Oman[/M] was founded as an Imamate in 751, making it the oldest state in the Arab world.From the 17th century it [M]was an important maritime power[/M], coming into conflict with Portugal and the Netherlands for control of the Persian Gulf and the Indian Ocean.[SEP][M]Oman[/M] was founded as an Imamate in 751, making it [M]the oldest state in the Arab world[/M].From the 17th century it was an important maritime power, coming into conflict with Portugal and the Netherlands for control of the Persian Gulf and the Indian Ocean.[SEP][M]Oman was founded[/M] as an Imamate [M]in 751[/M], making it the oldest state in the Arab world.From the 17th century it was an important maritime power, coming into conflict with Portugal and the Netherlands for control of the Persian Gulf and the Indian Ocean.[SEP][M]Oman was founded as an Imamate[/M] in 751, making it the oldest state in the Arab world.From the 17th century it was an important maritime power, coming into conflict with Portugal and the Netherlands for control of the Persian Gulf and the Indian Ocean.


It borders the United Arab Emirates to the northwest, Saudi Arabia to the west, and Yemen to the southwest.

[M]It borders[/M] the United Arab Emirates to the northwest, Saudi Arabia to the west, and [M]Yemen to the southwest[/M].[SEP][M]It borders[/M] the United Arab Emirates to the northwest, [M]Saudi Arabia to the west[/M], and Yemen to the southwest.[SEP][M]It borders the United Arab Emirates to the northwest[/M], Saudi Arabia to the west, and Yemen to the southwest.


Oman is an absolute monarchy in which the Sultan of Oman exercises absolute authority, but its parliament has some legislative and supervisory powers.

[M]Oman[/M] is an absolute monarchy in which the Sultan of Oman exercises absolute authority, but [M]its parliament has some[/M] legislative and [M]supervisory powers[/M].[SEP][M]Oman[/M] is an absolute monarchy in which the Sultan of Oman exercises absolute authority, but [M]its parliament has some legislative[/M] and supervisory [M]powers[/M].[SEP]Oman is an absolute monarchy in which [M]the Sultan of Oman exercises absolute authority[/M], but its parliament has some legislative and supervisory powers.[SEP][M]Oman is an absolute monarchy[/M] in which the Sultan of Oman exercises absolute authority, but its parliament has some legislative and supervisory powers.


The coast is formed by the Arabian Sea to the south and east, and with the Gulf of Oman to the northeast.

[M]The coast is formed by[/M] the Arabian Sea to the south and east, and with [M]the Gulf of Oman to the northeast.[/M][SEP][M]The coast is formed by the Arabian Sea to the[/M] south and [M]east[/M], and with the Gulf of Oman to the northeast.[SEP][M]The coast is formed by the Arabian Sea to the south[/M] and east, and with the Gulf of Oman to the northeast.


In November 2010, the United Nations Development Program named Oman out of 135 countries in the world as the country that had improved the most over the preceding 40 years.According to 2010 international indices, Oman is one of the most developed and stable countries in the Arab world.

In November 2010, the United Nations Development Program named Oman out of 135 countries in the world as the country that had improved the most over the preceding 40 years.[M]According to 2010 international indices, Oman is one of the most[/M] developed and [M]stable countries in the Arab world.[/M][SEP]In November 2010, the United Nations Development Program named Oman out of 135 countries in the world as the country that had improved the most over the preceding 40 years.[M]According to 2010 international indices, Oman is one of the most developed[/M] and stable [M]countries in the Arab world.[/M][SEP]In November 2010, [M]the United Nations Development Program named Oman out of 135 countries in the world[/M] as the country that had improved the most over the preceding 40 years.According to 2010 international indices, Oman is one of the most developed and stable countries in the Arab world.[SEP][M]In November 2010, the United Nations Development Program named Oman[/M] out of 135 countries in the world [M]as the country that had improved the most over the preceding 40 years[/M].According to 2010 international indices, Oman is one of the most developed and stable countries in the Arab world.


When its power declined in the 20th century, the sultanate came under the influence of the United Kingdom.

When its power declined in the 20th century, the [M]sultanate came under the influence of the United Kingdom[/M].[SEP]When [M]its power declined in the 20th century[/M], the sultanate came under the influence of the United Kingdom.[SEP]When [M]its power declined[/M] in the 20th century, the sultanate came under the influence of the United Kingdom.


The coast is formed by the Arabian Sea on the southeast, and the Gulf of Oman on the northeast.

[M]The coast is formed by the[/M] Arabian Sea on the southeast, and the [M]Gulf of Oman on the northeast.[/M][SEP][M]The coast is formed by the Arabian Sea on the southeast[/M], and the Gulf of Oman on the northeast.


[M]For over 300 years, the relations built between the two empires were based on mutual benefit.[/M][SEP]For over 300 years, [M]the relations built between the two empires were based on mutual benefit[/M].


Located in a strategically important position at the mouth of the Persian Gulf, the country shares land borders with the United Arab Emirates to the northwest, Saudi Arabia to the west, and Yemen to the southwest, and shares maritime borders with Iran, and Pakistan.

Located in a strategically important position at the mouth of the Persian Gulf, [M]the country[/M] shares land borders with the United Arab Emirates to the northwest, Saudi Arabia to the west, and Yemen to the southwest, and [M]shares maritime borders with[/M] Iran, and [M]Pakistan[/M].[SEP]Located in a strategically important position at the mouth of the Persian Gulf, [M]the country[/M] shares land borders with the United Arab Emirates to the northwest, Saudi Arabia to the west, and Yemen to the southwest, and [M]shares maritime borders with Iran[/M], and Pakistan.[SEP]Located in a strategically important position at the mouth of the Persian Gulf, [M]the country shares land borders with[/M] the United Arab Emirates to the northwest, Saudi Arabia to the west, and [M]Yemen to the southwest[/M], and shares maritime borders with Iran, and Pakistan.[SEP]Located in a strategically important position at the mouth of the Persian Gulf, [M]the country shares land borders with[/M] the United Arab Emirates to the northwest, [M]Saudi Arabia to the west[/M], and Yemen to the southwest, and shares maritime borders with Iran, and Pakistan.[SEP]Located in a strategically important position at the mouth of the Persian Gulf, [M]the country shares land borders with the United Arab Emirates to the northwest[/M], Saudi Arabia to the west, and Yemen to the southwest, and shares maritime borders with Iran, and Pakistan.[SEP][M]Located[/M] in a strategically important position [M]at the mouth of the Persian Gulf[/M], [M]the country[/M] shares land borders with the United Arab Emirates to the northwest, Saudi Arabia to the west, and Yemen to the southwest, and shares maritime borders with Iran, and Pakistan.[SEP][M]Located in a strategically important position[/M] at the mouth of the Persian Gulf, [M]the country[/M] shares land borders with the United Arab Emirates to the northwest, Saudi Arabia to the west, and Yemen to the southwest, and shares maritime borders with Iran, and Pakistan.


From the late 17th century, the Omani Sultanate was a powerful empire, vying with the Portuguese and British empires for influence in the Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean.

From the late 17th century, [M]the Omani Sultanate was[/M] a powerful empire, [M]vying with the[/M] Portuguese and [M]British empires for influence in the Persian Gulf[/M] and Indian Ocean.[SEP]From the late 17th century, [M]the Omani Sultanate was[/M] a powerful empire, [M]vying with the[/M] Portuguese and [M]British empires for influence in the[/M] Persian Gulf and [M]Indian Ocean[/M].[SEP]From the late 17th century, [M]the Omani Sultanate was[/M] a powerful empire, [M]vying with the Portuguese[/M] and British [M]empires for influence in the[/M] Persian Gulf and [M]Indian Ocean[/M].[SEP]From the late 17th century, [M]the Omani Sultanate was[/M] a powerful empire, [M]vying with the Portuguese[/M] and British [M]empires for influence in the Persian Gulf[/M] and Indian Ocean.[SEP][M]From the late 17th century, the Omani Sultanate was a powerful empire[/M], vying with the Portuguese and British empires for influence in the Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean.


At its peak in the 19th century, Omani influence or control extended across the Strait of Hormuz to modern-day Iran, and Pakistan, and as far south as Zanzibar.

At its peak in the 19th century, Omani influence or control extended across the Strait of Hormuz to modern-day Iran, and Pakistan, and as far [M]south[/M] as [M]Zanzibar[/M].[SEP]At its peak in the 19th century, [M]Omani[/M] influence or [M]control extended across[/M] the [M]Strait of Hormuz to modern-day Iran[/M], and Pakistan, and as far south as Zanzibar.[SEP]At its peak in the 19th century, [M]Omani[/M] influence or [M]control extended across[/M] the Strait of Hormuz to modern-day Iran, and [M]Pakistan[/M], and as far south as Zanzibar.[SEP]At its peak in the 19th century, [M]Omani[/M] influence or [M]control extended across[/M] the Strait of Hormuz to modern-day Iran, and Pakistan, and as far south as [M]Zanzibar[/M].[SEP]At its peak in the 19th century, [M]Omani influence[/M] or control [M]extended across[/M] the Strait of Hormuz to modern-day Iran, and Pakistan, and as far south as [M]Zanzibar[/M].[SEP]At its peak in the 19th century, [M]Omani influence[/M] or control [M]extended across[/M] the Strait of Hormuz to modern-day Iran, and [M]Pakistan[/M], and as far south as Zanzibar.[SEP]At its peak in the 19th century, [M]Omani influence[/M] or control [M]extended across[/M] the [M]Strait of Hormuz to modern-day Iran[/M], and Pakistan, and as far south as Zanzibar.[SEP]At its [M]peak in the 19th century[/M], [M]Omani[/M] influence or control extended across the Strait of Hormuz to modern-day Iran, and Pakistan, and as far south as Zanzibar.


Formerly a maritime empire, Oman is the oldest continuously independent state in the Arab world.

Formerly a maritime empire, [M]Oman is the oldest continuously independent state in the Arab world[/M].[SEP][M]Formerly a maritime empire, Oman[/M] is the oldest continuously independent state in the Arab world.


Muscat is its capital and largest city.

[M]Muscat is its[/M] capital and [M]largest city.[/M][SEP][M]Muscat is its capital[/M] and largest city.


Oman (/oʊˈmɑːn/ (listen) oh-MAHN; Arabic: عُمَان ʿUmān [ʕʊˈmaːn]), officially the Sultanate of Oman (Arabic: سلْطنةُ عُمان Salṭanat(u) ʻUmān), is a country on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia.

[M]Oman[/M] (/oʊˈmɑːn/ (listen) oh-MAHN; Arabic: عُمَان ʿUmān [ʕʊˈmaːn]), officially the Sultanate of Oman (Arabic: سلْطنةُ عُمان Salṭanat(u) ʻUmān), [M]is[/M] a country on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula [M]in Western Asia[/M].[SEP][M]Oman[/M] (/oʊˈmɑːn/ (listen) oh-MAHN; Arabic: عُمَان ʿUmān [ʕʊˈmaːn]), officially the Sultanate of Oman (Arabic: سلْطنةُ عُمان Salṭanat(u) ʻUmān), [M]is[/M] a country [M]on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula[/M] in Western Asia.[SEP][M]Oman[/M] (/oʊˈmɑːn/ (listen) oh-MAHN; Arabic: عُمَان ʿUmān [ʕʊˈmaːn]), officially the Sultanate of Oman (Arabic: سلْطنةُ عُمان Salṭanat(u) ʻUmān), [M]is a country[/M] on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia.[SEP]Oman (/oʊˈmɑːn/ (listen) oh-MAHN; Arabic: عُمَان ʿUmān [ʕʊˈmaːn]), officially [M]the Sultanate of Oman (Arabic[/M]: سلْطنةُ عُمان [M]Salṭanat(u) ʻUmān)[/M], is a country on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia.[SEP]Oman (/oʊˈmɑːn/ (listen) oh-MAHN; Arabic: عُمَان ʿUmān [ʕʊˈmaːn]), officially [M]the Sultanate of Oman (Arabic: سلْطنة[/M]ُ [M]ع[/M]ُ[M]مان[/M] Salṭanat(u) ʻUmān), is a country on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia.[SEP][M]Oman[/M] (/oʊˈmɑːn/ (listen) oh-MAHN; Arabic: عُمَان ʿUmān [ʕʊˈmaːn]), [M]officially the Sultanate of Oman[/M] (Arabic: سلْطنةُ عُمان Salṭanat(u) ʻUmān), is a country on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia.[SEP][M]Oman[/M] (/oʊˈmɑːn/ (listen) oh-MAHN; [M]Arabic[/M]: عُمَان [M]ʿUmān [ʕʊˈmaːn[/M]]), officially the Sultanate of Oman (Arabic: سلْطنةُ عُمان Salṭanat(u) ʻUmān), is a country on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia.[SEP][M]Oman[/M] (/oʊˈmɑːn/ (listen) oh-MAHN; [M]Arabic: عُمَان[/M] ʿUmān [ʕʊˈmaːn]), officially the Sultanate of Oman (Arabic: سلْطنةُ عُمان Salṭanat(u) ʻUmān), is a country on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia.[SEP][M]Oman[/M] (/oʊˈmɑːn/ (listen) [M]oh-MAHN[/M]; Arabic: عُمَان ʿUmān [ʕʊˈmaːn]), officially the Sultanate of Oman (Arabic: سلْطنةُ عُمان Salṭanat(u) ʻUmān), is a country on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia.[SEP][M]Oman (/oʊˈmɑːn[/M]/ (listen) oh-MAHN; Arabic: عُمَان ʿUmān [ʕʊˈmaːn]), officially the Sultanate of Oman (Arabic: سلْطنةُ عُمان Salṭanat(u) ʻUmān), is a country on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia.


The Madha and Musandam exclaves are surrounded by the UAE on their land borders, with the Strait of Hormuz (which it shares with Iran) and the Gulf of Oman forming Musandam's coastal boundaries.

The Madha and Musandam exclaves are surrounded by the UAE on their land borders, with the Strait of Hormuz (which it shares with Iran) and [M]the Gulf of Oman forming Musandam's coastal boundaries[/M].[SEP]The Madha and [M]Musandam[/M] exclaves are [M]surrounded by[/M] the UAE on their land borders, with the Strait of Hormuz (which it shares with Iran) and [M]the Gulf of Oman forming Musandam's coastal boundaries[/M].[SEP]The Madha and [M]Musandam[/M] exclaves are surrounded by the UAE on their land borders, [M]with the Strait of Hormuz (which it shares with Iran)[/M] and the Gulf of Oman forming Musandam's coastal boundaries.[SEP]The Madha and [M]Musandam[/M] exclaves are [M]surrounded by the UAE on their land borders[/M], with the Strait of Hormuz (which it shares with Iran) and the Gulf of Oman forming Musandam's coastal boundaries.[SEP][M]The Madha[/M] and Musandam exclaves are [M]surrounded by[/M] the UAE on their land borders, with the Strait of Hormuz (which it shares with Iran) and [M]the Gulf of Oman forming Musandam's coastal boundaries[/M].[SEP][M]The Madha[/M] and Musandam exclaves are [M]surrounded[/M] by the UAE on their land borders, [M]with the Strait of Hormuz (which it shares with Iran)[/M] and the Gulf of Oman forming Musandam's coastal boundaries.[SEP][M]The Madha[/M] and Musandam exclaves are [M]surrounded by the UAE on their land borders[/M], with the Strait of Hormuz (which it shares with Iran) and the Gulf of Oman forming Musandam's coastal boundaries.[SEP][M]The Madha and Musandam exclaves[/M] are surrounded by the UAE on their land borders, with the Strait of Hormuz (which it shares with Iran) and the Gulf of Oman forming Musandam's coastal boundaries.


Uman), Sultanate of Oman (Arabic: سلطنة عُمان, Trb.

Uman), [M]Sultanate of Oman (Arabic: سلطنة عُمان[/M], Trb.


Oman (Arabic: عُمان, Trb.


The capital is located in the city of Muscat.

The capital is located in the [M]city[/M] of [M]Muscat[/M].[SEP][M]The capital is[/M] located in the city of [M]Muscat[/M].


It borders with the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Yemen.

[M]It borders with[/M] the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and [M]Yemen[/M].[SEP][M]It borders with[/M] the United Arab Emirates, [M]Saudi Arabia[/M] and Yemen.[SEP][M]It borders with the United Arab Emirates[/M], Saudi Arabia and Yemen.


Oman belongs to the League of Arab States.

[M]Oman belongs to the League of Arab States[/M].


It’s time for the NFL Draft to take over our television sets again for 2019, and once again Ohio State figures to have plenty of players’ names called.

It’s time for [M]the NFL Draft to take over our television sets again for 2019[/M], and once again Ohio State figures to have plenty of players’ names called.[SEP]It’s time for the NFL Draft to take over our television sets again for 2019, and once again [M]Ohio State figures to have plenty of players’ names called[/M].


Stay with us throughout the draft as we track the progress of the players taken off the board from Ohio State beginning Thursday night right here, updated real-time.

Stay with us throughout the draft as [M]we track the progress of the players taken off the board from Ohio State[/M] beginning Thursday night right here, [M]updated real-time.[/M][SEP]Stay with us throughout the draft as [M]we track the progress of the players taken off the board from Ohio State beginning Thursday night[/M] right here, updated real-time.[SEP]Stay with us throughout the draft as [M]we track the progress of the players taken off the board from Ohio State[/M] beginning Thursday night right here, updated real-time.


By all weights and measures, the Buckeye program has been an absolute draft machine even before Urban Meyer arrived to Columbus..

By all weights and measures, [M]the Buckeye program has been an absolute draft machine even before Urban Meyer arrived to Columbus.[/M].[SEP][M]By all weights and measures, the Buckeye program has been an absolute draft machine[/M] even before Urban Meyer arrived to Columbus..


[M]At Ohio State, the NFL Draft takes on significance seen by only the bluest of bloods across the country.[/M]


He has exceptional explosiveness off the line, is as strong as an ox and uses his hands and technique well to gain leverage and a step advantage.

[M]He[/M] has exceptional explosiveness off the line, is as strong as an ox and [M]uses his[/M] hands and [M]technique well to gain[/M] leverage and [M]a step advantage.[/M][SEP][M]He[/M] has exceptional explosiveness off the line, is as strong as an ox and [M]uses his[/M] hands and [M]technique well to gain leverage[/M] and a step advantage.[SEP][M]He[/M] has exceptional explosiveness off the line, is as strong as an ox and [M]uses his hands[/M] and technique [M]well to gain[/M] leverage and [M]a step advantage.[/M][SEP][M]He[/M] has exceptional explosiveness off the line, is as strong as an ox and [M]uses his hands[/M] and technique [M]well to gain leverage[/M] and a step advantage.[SEP][M]He[/M] has exceptional explosiveness off the line, [M]is as strong as an ox[/M] and uses his hands and technique well to gain leverage and a step advantage.[SEP][M]He has exceptional explosiveness off the line[/M], is as strong as an ox and uses his hands and technique well to gain leverage and a step advantage.


His bloodlines run deep in the NFL with his father and brother both having success in the league, and he has a chance to be an immediate-type impact player day one.

His bloodlines run deep in the NFL with his father and brother both having success in the league, and [M]he has a chance to be an immediate-type impact player day one[/M].[SEP]His bloodlines run deep in the [M]NFL[/M] with [M]his[/M] father and [M]brother[/M] both [M]having success in the league[/M], and he has a chance to be an immediate-type impact player day one.[SEP]His bloodlines run deep in [M]the NFL[/M] with [M]his father[/M] and brother both [M]having success in the league[/M], and he has a chance to be an immediate-type impact player day one.[SEP][M]His bloodlines run deep in the NFL[/M] with his father and brother both having success in the league, and he has a chance to be an immediate-type impact player day one.


He’s been tagged as a “generational player” by some NFL suits.

[M]He’s been tagged as a “generational player[/M]” [M]by some NFL suits.[/M][SEP][M]He’s been tagged as a “generational player[/M]” by some NFL suits.


Nick Bosa, Defensive end
Drafted by the San Francisco 49ers, No. 2 overall – First Round
Bosa was widely considered as the No. 1 overall pick on most big boards for the 2019 NFL Draft.

Nick Bosa, Defensive end
Drafted by the San Francisco 49ers, No. 2 overall – First Round
[M]Bosa was widely considered as the No. 1 overall pick on most big boards for the 2019 NFL Draft[/M].[SEP]Nick Bosa, Defensive end
Drafted by the San Francisco 49ers, No. 2 overall – First Round
[M]Bosa was widely considered as the No. 1 overall pick[/M] on most big boards for the 2019 NFL Draft.[SEP][M]Nick Bosa[/M], Defensive end
Drafted by the San Francisco 49ers, [M]No. 2 overall – First Round[/M]
Bosa was widely considered as the No. 1 overall pick on most big boards for the 2019 NFL Draft.[SEP][M]Nick Bosa[/M], Defensive end
[M]Drafted by the San Francisco 49ers[/M], No. 2 overall – First Round
Bosa was widely considered as the No. 1 overall pick on most big boards for the 2019 NFL Draft.[SEP][M]Nick Bosa, Defensive end[/M]
Drafted by the San Francisco 49ers, No. 2 overall – First Round
Bosa was widely considered as the No. 1 overall pick on most big boards for the 2019 NFL Draft.


He had a setback with injury just three game into his junior year but looked 100 percent and ready to go at the NFL Combine.

[M]He[/M] had a setback with injury just three game into his junior year but [M]looked[/M] 100 percent and [M]ready to go at the NFL Combine[/M].[SEP][M]He[/M] had a setback with injury just three game into his junior year but [M]looked 100 percent[/M] and ready to go [M]at the NFL Combine.[/M][SEP][M]He had a setback with injury just three game into his junior year[/M] but looked 100 percent and ready to go at the NFL Combine.[SEP][M]He had a setback with injury[/M] just three game into his junior year but looked 100 percent and ready to go at the NFL Combine.


Leading up to the 2019 NFL draft, which starts April 25, Yahoo Sports will count down our top 100 overall prospects.

Leading up to the 2019 NFL draft, which starts April 25, [M]Yahoo Sports will count down our top 100 overall prospects[/M].[SEP]Leading up to [M]the 2019 NFL draft[/M], which [M]starts April 25[/M], Yahoo Sports will count down our top 100 overall prospects.


https://t.co/iIpBGAH674 — Parris Campbell (@PCampbell21) April 27, 2019
Campbell was one of two Ohio State wide receivers drafted on Friday night, along with Terry McLaurin in the third round.

https://t.co/iIpBGAH674 — Parris Campbell (@PCampbell21) April 27, 2019
Campbell [M]was[/M] one of two Ohio State wide receivers [M]drafted[/M] on Friday night, along with [M]Terry McLaurin in the third round[/M].[SEP]https://t.co/iIpBGAH674 — [M]Parris Campbell[/M] (@PCampbell21) April 27, 2019
Campbell [M]was[/M] one of two Ohio State wide receivers [M]drafted[/M] on Friday night, along with Terry McLaurin in [M]the third round[/M].[SEP]https://t.co/iIpBGAH674 — [M]Parris Campbell[/M] (@PCampbell21) April 27, 2019
Campbell [M]was one of two Ohio State wide receivers drafted on Friday night, along with Terry McLaurin[/M] in the third round.[SEP]https://t.co/iIpBGAH674 — [M]Parris Campbell[/M] (@PCampbell21) April 27, 2019
Campbell [M]was one of two Ohio State wide receivers drafted on Friday night[/M], along with Terry McLaurin in the third round.


He's the third Ohio State wide receiver in four years to be drafted in the second round, joining Curtis Samuel (No. 40 overall, Carolina Panthers, 2017) and Michael Thomas (No. 47 overall, New Orleans Saints, 2016).

[M]He's the third Ohio State wide receiver in four years to be drafted in the second round, joining Curtis Samuel[/M] (No. 40 overall, Carolina Panthers, 2017) [M]and Michael Thomas[/M] (No. 47 overall, New Orleans Saints, 2016).[SEP][M]He's the third Ohio State wide receiver in four years to be drafted in the second round[/M], joining Curtis Samuel (No. 40 overall, Carolina Panthers, 2017) and Michael Thomas (No. 47 overall, New Orleans Saints, 2016).


The Indianapolis Colts selected the former Ohio State wide receiver with the No. 59 overall pick in the second round of the NFL draft on Friday.

[M]The Indianapolis Colts selected the former Ohio State wide receiver[/M] with the No. 59 overall pick in the second round of the NFL draft [M]on Friday[/M].[SEP][M]The Indianapolis Colts selected the former Ohio State wide receiver with the No. 59 overall pick in the second round of the NFL draft[/M] on Friday.[SEP][M]The Indianapolis Colts selected the former Ohio State wide receiver with the No. 59 overall pick[/M] in the second round of the NFL draft on Friday.


Together, they are the 18th and 19th Ohio State wide receivers to be drafted in any round since 2000, surpassing LSU for the most among all schools.

[M]Together, they are the 18th and 19th Ohio State wide receivers[/M] to be drafted in any round since 2000, [M]surpassing LSU for the most among all schools.[/M][SEP]Together, [M]they are the 18th and 19th Ohio State wide receivers to be drafted in any round since 2000,[/M] surpassing LSU for the most among all schools.


Campbell set Ohio State's single-season record for receptions with 90 catches for 1,063 yards and 12 touchdowns in 2018, and is known for his explosive athleticism and big-play ability.

[M]Campbell[/M] set Ohio State's single-season record for receptions with 90 catches for 1,063 yards and 12 touchdowns in 2018, and [M]is known for his[/M] explosive athleticism and [M]big-play ability[/M].[SEP][M]Campbell[/M] set Ohio State's single-season record for receptions with 90 catches for 1,063 yards and 12 touchdowns in 2018, and [M]is known for his explosive athleticism[/M] and big-play ability.[SEP][M]Campbell set Ohio State's single-season record for receptions with 90 catches for 1,063 yards and 12 touchdowns in 2018[/M], and is known for his explosive athleticism and big-play ability.


Parris Campbell was one of the fastest players at this year's NFL Scouting Combine, and now he's officially an NFL player.

[M]Parris Campbell[/M] was one of the fastest players at this year's NFL Scouting Combine, and [M]now[/M] he's [M]officially an NFL player[/M].[SEP][M]Parris Campbell[/M] was [M]one of the fastest players at[/M] this year's [M]NFL Scouting Combine[/M], and now he's officially an NFL player.[SEP][M]Parris Campbell was one of the fastest players at this year's NFL Scouting Combine[/M], and now he's officially an NFL player.


Campbell is the third Ohio State player to be selected in this year's draft, following San Francisco 49ers first-round pick Nick Bosa and Washington Redskins first-round pick Dwayne Haskins.

Campbell is the third Ohio State player to be selected in this year's draft, following San Francisco 49ers first-round pick Nick Bosa and [M]Washington Redskins first-round pick Dwayne Haskins.[/M][SEP]Campbell is the third Ohio State player to be selected in this year's draft, following [M]San Francisco 49ers first-round pick Nick Bosa[/M] and Washington Redskins first-round pick Dwayne Haskins.[SEP][M]Campbell is the third Ohio State player to be selected in this year's draft[/M], following San Francisco 49ers first-round pick Nick Bosa and Washington Redskins first-round pick Dwayne Haskins.[SEP][M]Campbell is[/M] the third [M]Ohio State player[/M] to be selected in this year's draft, following San Francisco 49ers first-round pick Nick Bosa and Washington Redskins first-round pick Dwayne Haskins.


Ohio State has now had at least one second-round pick in every draft dating back to 2012.

[M]Ohio State has now had at least one second-round pick in every draft dating back to 2012[/M].


Wolverhampton co-founded the Football League in 1888.

[M]Wolverhampton co-founded[/M] the [M]Football League in 1888[/M].[SEP][M]Wolverhampton co-founded[/M] the [M]Football League[/M] in 1888.


Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club (full name - Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club, English Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club, English pronunciation: [wʊlvərˈhæmptən 'wɔndərəz' futbɔ: l klʌb]) - English Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club; It was formed in 1877 under the name "Saint-Lux" (English St. Luke's).

Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club (full name - Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club, English Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club, English pronunciation: [wʊlvərˈhæmptən 'wɔndərəz' futbɔ: l klʌb]) - English Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club; It was formed in 1877 under the name "[M]Saint-Lux" (English St. Luke's).[/M][SEP][M]Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club[/M] (full name - Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club, English Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club, English pronunciation: [wʊlvərˈhæmptən 'wɔndərəz' futbɔ: l klʌb]) - English Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club; It [M]was formed[/M] in 1877 [M]under the name "Saint-Lux"[/M] (English St. Luke's).[SEP][M]Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club[/M] (full name - Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club, English Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club, English pronunciation: [wʊlvərˈhæmptən 'wɔndərəz' futbɔ: l klʌb]) - English Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club; It [M]was formed in 1877[/M] under the name "Saint-Lux" (English St. Luke's).[SEP][M]Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club[/M] (full name - Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club, English Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club, [M]English pronunciation: [wʊlvərˈhæmptən 'wɔndərəz' futbɔ: l klʌb][/M]) - English Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club; It was formed in 1877 under the name "Saint-Lux" (English St. Luke's).


He currently plays in the Premier League, the top division of the England football league system.

He currently plays in [M]the Premier League, the top division of the England football league system.[/M][SEP][M]He currently plays in the Premier League[/M], the top division of the England football league system.


The principal rival of the team is West Bromwich Albion, the matches against which are called the Black Country derby.

The principal rival of the team is [M]West Bromwich Albion[/M], [M]the matches against[/M] which [M]are called the Black Country derby.[/M][SEP][M]The principal rival of the team is West Bromwich Albion[/M], the matches against which are called the Black Country derby.


The home stadium of the club since 1889 has been Molyneux, which currently seats over 32 thousand spectators.

The home stadium of the club since 1889 has been [M]Molyneux, which currently seats over 32 thousand spectators[/M].[SEP][M]The home stadium of the club since 1889 has been Molyneux[/M], which currently seats over 32 thousand spectators.


The club is a three-time champion of England, a three-time FA Cup winner and a two-time winner of the Football League Cup.

[M]The club is[/M] a three-time champion of England, a three-time FA Cup winner and [M]a two-time winner of the Football League Cup.[/M][SEP][M]The club is[/M] a three-time champion of England, [M]a three-time FA Cup winner[/M] and a two-time winner of the Football League Cup.[SEP][M]The club is a three-time champion of England[/M], a three-time FA Cup winner and a two-time winner of the Football League Cup.


Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club (/ˌwʊlvərˈhæmptən/ (listen)), commonly known as Wolves, is a professional association football club based in the city of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands, England.

Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club (/ˌwʊlvərˈhæmptən/ (listen)), commonly known as Wolves, is a professional association football club based in [M]the city of Wolverhampton[/M] in the West Midlands, England.[SEP][M]Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club[/M] (/ˌwʊlvərˈhæmptən/ (listen)), commonly known as Wolves, [M]is[/M] a professional association football club [M]based in[/M] the city of [M]Wolverhampton in the West Midlands, England.[/M][SEP][M]Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club[/M] (/ˌwʊlvərˈhæmptən/ (listen)), commonly known as Wolves, [M]is a professional association football club[/M] based in the city of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands, England.[SEP][M]Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club[/M] (/ˌwʊlvərˈhæmptən/ (listen)), [M]commonly known as Wolves[/M], is a professional association football club based in the city of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands, England.[SEP][M]Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club (/ˌwʊlvərˈhæmptən[/M]/ (listen)), commonly known as Wolves, is a professional association football club based in the city of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands, England.


Wolves reached the quarter-finals of the competition in 1959–60 as well as the semi-finals of the 1960–61 European Cup Winners' Cup and the inaugural UEFA Cup Final in 1972.

Wolves reached the quarter-finals of the competition in 1959–60 as well as the semi-finals of the 1960–61 European Cup Winners' Cup and the [M]inaugural UEFA Cup Final in 1972[/M].[SEP][M]Wolves reached[/M] the quarter-finals of the competition in 1959–60 as well as the semi-finals of the 1960–61 European Cup Winners' Cup and the inaugural [M]UEFA Cup Final[/M] in [M]1972.[/M][SEP][M]Wolves reached[/M] the quarter-finals of the competition in 1959–60 as well as the semi-finals of the 1960–61 European Cup Winners' Cup and the inaugural [M]UEFA Cup Final[/M] in 1972.[SEP][M]Wolves reached[/M] the quarter-finals of the competition in 1959–60 as well as the [M]semi-finals of[/M] the [M]1960–61 European Cup Winners' Cup[/M] and the inaugural UEFA Cup Final in 1972.[SEP][M]Wolves reached[/M] the quarter-finals of the competition in 1959–60 as well as the [M]semi-finals of[/M] the 1960–61 [M]European Cup Winners' Cup[/M] and the inaugural UEFA Cup Final in 1972.[SEP][M]Wolves reached the quarter-finals of the competition in 1959–60[/M] as well as the semi-finals of the 1960–61 European Cup Winners' Cup and the inaugural UEFA Cup Final in 1972.[SEP][M]Wolves reached the quarter-finals of the competition[/M] in 1959–60 as well as the semi-finals of the 1960–61 European Cup Winners' Cup and the inaugural UEFA Cup Final in 1972.


The club was one of the founding members of the Football League in 1888.

The [M]club was one of the founding members of the Football League in 1888.[/M][SEP]The [M]club was one of the founding members of the Football League[/M] in 1888.


During 26 consecutive seasons spent in the top flight between 1932 and 1965, it was English League champions three times (in 1953–54, 1957–58 and 1958–59), all under the management of Stan Cullis.

During 26 consecutive seasons spent in the top flight between 1932 and 1965, [M]it was English League champions three times[/M] (in 1953–54, 1957–58 and 1958–59), [M]all under the management of Stan Cullis.[/M][SEP]During 26 consecutive seasons spent in the top flight between 1932 and 1965, [M]it was English League champions three times (in[/M] 1953–54, 1957–58 and [M]1958–59[/M]), all under the management of Stan Cullis.[SEP]During 26 consecutive seasons spent in the top flight between 1932 and 1965, [M]it was English League champions three times (in[/M] 1953–54, [M]1957–58[/M] and 1958–59), all under the management of Stan Cullis.[SEP]During 26 consecutive seasons spent in the top flight between 1932 and 1965, [M]it was English League champions three times (in 1953–54[/M], 1957–58 and 1958–59), all under the management of Stan Cullis.[SEP]During [M]26 consecutive seasons spent in the top flight between 1932 and 1965[/M], it was English League champions three times (in 1953–54, 1957–58 and 1958–59), all under the management of Stan Cullis.


Formed as St. Luke's F.C. in 1877, the club has played at Molineux Stadium since 1889 and has been competing in the Premier League, the top division of English football, since winning promotion in 2018.

Formed as St. Luke's F.C. in 1877, [M]the club[/M] has played at Molineux Stadium since 1889 and has been competing in the Premier League, the top division of English football, since [M]winning promotion in 2018[/M].[SEP]Formed as St. Luke's F.C. in 1877, [M]the club[/M] has played at Molineux Stadium since 1889 and [M]has been competing in the[/M] Premier League, [M]the top division of English football[/M], since winning promotion in 2018.[SEP]Formed as St. Luke's F.C. in 1877, the club has played at Molineux Stadium since 1889 and has been competing in [M]the Premier League, the top division of English football[/M], since winning promotion in 2018.[SEP]Formed as St. Luke's F.C. in 1877, [M]the club[/M] has played at Molineux Stadium since 1889 and [M]has been competing in the Premier League[/M], the top division of English football, since winning promotion in 2018.[SEP]Formed as St. Luke's F.C. in 1877, [M]the club has played at Molineux Stadium since 1889[/M] and has been competing in the Premier League, the top division of English football, since winning promotion in 2018.[SEP][M]Formed as St. Luke's F.C. in 1877, the club[/M] has played at Molineux Stadium since 1889 and has been competing in the Premier League, the top division of English football, since winning promotion in 2018.


Wolves also finished English league runners-up in five other seasons between 1937–38 and 1959–60.

[M]Wolves also finished English league runners-up[/M] in five other seasons [M]between 1937–38 and 1959–60[/M].[SEP][M]Wolves also finished English league runners-up in five other seasons[/M] between 1937–38 and 1959–60.


The club has also won the League Cup twice, in 1974 and 1980, and finished top of all four divisions in the English professional game.

[M]The club[/M] has also won the League Cup twice, in 1974 and 1980, and [M]finished top of all four divisions in the English professional game.[/M][SEP][M]The club has[/M] also [M]won the League Cup[/M] twice, [M]in[/M] 1974 and [M]1980[/M], and finished top of all four divisions in the English professional game.[SEP][M]The club has[/M] also [M]won the League Cup[/M] twice, [M]in 1974[/M] and 1980, and finished top of all four divisions in the English professional game.


After becoming one of the first British clubs to install floodlights, Wolves arranged televised "floodlit friendlies" against leading overseas club sides between 1953 and 1956, which were instrumental in the launch of the European Cup (now known as the UEFA Champions League) in 1955.

After becoming one of the first British clubs to install floodlights, Wolves arranged televised "floodlit friendlies" against leading overseas club sides between 1953 and 1956, which were instrumental in the launch of the [M]European Cup (now known as the UEFA Champions League[/M]) in 1955.[SEP]After becoming one of the first British clubs to install floodlights, [M]Wolves[/M] arranged televised [M]"floodlit friendlies"[/M] against leading overseas club sides between 1953 and 1956, which were [M]instrumental in the launch of the European Cup[/M] (now known as the UEFA Champions League) in [M]1955[/M].[SEP]After becoming one of the first British clubs to install floodlights, [M]Wolves[/M] arranged televised [M]"floodlit friendlies"[/M] against leading overseas club sides between 1953 and 1956, which were [M]instrumental in the launch of the European Cup[/M] (now known as the UEFA Champions League) in 1955.[SEP]After becoming one of the first British clubs to install floodlights, [M]Wolves arranged[/M] televised "[M]floodlit friendlies" against leading overseas club sides between 1953 and 1956[/M], which were instrumental in the launch of the European Cup (now known as the UEFA Champions League) in 1955.[SEP]After becoming one of the first British clubs to install floodlights, [M]Wolves arranged televised "floodlit friendlies" against leading overseas club sides[/M] between 1953 and 1956, which were instrumental in the launch of the European Cup (now known as the UEFA Champions League) in 1955.[SEP]After becoming [M]one of the first British clubs to install floodlights[/M], [M]Wolves[/M] arranged televised "floodlit friendlies" against leading overseas club sides between 1953 and 1956, which were instrumental in the launch of the European Cup (now known as the UEFA Champions League) in 1955.


The 2021–22 season is the club's sixty-seventh season in total at the highest level and the eighth since the foundation of the Premier League in 1992.

The 2021–22 season is the club's sixty-seventh season in total at the highest level and the eighth since the [M]foundation of the Premier League in 1992.[/M][SEP][M]The 2021–22 season is the club's[/M] sixty-seventh season in total at the highest level and the [M]eighth since the foundation of the Premier League[/M] in 1992.[SEP][M]The 2021–22 season is the club's sixty-seventh season in total at the highest level[/M] and the eighth since the foundation of the Premier League in 1992.[SEP][M]The 2021–22 season is the club's sixty-seventh season in total[/M] at the highest level and the eighth since the foundation of the Premier League in 1992.