What is aphasia? Bruce Willis is ‘stepping away’ from acting after diagnosis

What is aphasia? Bruce Willis is ‘stepping away’ from acting after diagnosis

Bruce Willis’ decision to end his acting career of more than four decades after a recent aphasia diagnosis has put a spotlight on the somewhat rare disorder.

Aphasia describes a neurological condition that affects a person’s ability to communicate verbally or through writing. It affects an estimated 2 million people in the United States, and nearly 180,000 acquire it each year,

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Duke Blue Devils outlast Texas Tech as Mike Krzyzewski returns to Elite Eight

Duke Blue Devils outlast Texas Tech as Mike Krzyzewski returns to Elite Eight

SAN FRANCISCO — Toward the end of Duke’s 78-73 win over Texas Tech on Thursday night in the Sweet 16, the Blue Devils fans who’d swarmed Chase Center were suddenly unsure if they were witnessing the continuation of a career or the end of one.

In a competitive game that featured 11 ties and 13 lead changes,

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Frankie Collins Saves the Day to Put Michigan Back on the Upswing—for Now

Frankie Collins Saves the Day to Put Michigan Back on the Upswing—for Now

The Wolverines’ turbulent season has reached the round of 32 thanks to an unlikely hero sparking a critical comeback.
The Michigan roller coaster is getting at least one more ride.

From the top five of the AP poll to the worst win-loss record of any men’s NCAA tournament team, navigating a COVID-19 pause and a lengthy suspension of its head coach in between,

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Manchester United’s Ralf Rangnick defends effort level in Manchester City rout

Manchester United’s Ralf Rangnick defends effort level in Manchester City rout

Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick has defended his players after they were accused of showing a lack of effort during their 4-1 derby defeat to Manchester City.

Speaking on Sky Sports, United legend Gary Neville said his former team “were a disgrace in the last 25 minutes” at the Etihad Stadium while Roy Keane said the performance in the second half was “shameful”

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