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No hit runs are nothing new for the world of Dark Souls, and The Happy Hob is well versed in them. Not long ago he was the only challenge runner to have beat Dark Souls 1, 2, and 3 without taking a hit, but those were all separate streams and instances. For 2017 (and now 2018) he wanted to no hit the trilogy. As we mentioned, it took a long time for The Happy Hob to get a rhythm, but eventually things started to come together....

Now Jackson is gone—but the challenges of the current housing market are tougher than ever. Last week former head of the Small Business Administration Steven Preston was tapped as the new HUD secretary for the 10 remaining months of Bush’s administration. But with limited time, Preston will have to address big issues like Gulf Coast construction, high rates of foreclosure and a slumping real estate market. Sheila Crowley, president of the National Low Income Housing Coalition, spoke to NEWSWEEK’s Daniel Stone about some of the things Preston should prioritize and what she thinks of the legacy of Alphonso Jackson....

And even thought Sammy Blais’ goal — off a brilliant setup from David Perron — happened in the first minute of the game, it felt very much like a final moment, an end to a celebration that started almost four months ago and continued through a summer of merchandise purchasing — if a Blues shirt doesn’t say “2019 Stanley Cup Champions,” is it really even a Blues shirt? — and marathon sessions of “Gloria” blaring on Bluetooth speakers during backyard summer barbecues....

Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s side will face Belgian opposition in Union Saint-Gilloise over two legs — and they will have extra confidence because the second leg is scheduled for their Ibrox home. Moldovan club Sheriff will be dreaming of more upsets after beating the eventual champions, Real Madrid, in their group stage debut at the start of the 2021/22 campaign. Among the other eye-catching fixtures, former finalists Monaco take on Dutch heavyweights PSV Eindhoven....

Chelsea will be involved in another heavyweight tie, as they face German giants Bayern Munich, and Tottenham — the beaten finalists from 2019 — must try and overcome RB Leipzig. Barcelona has regularly expressed a desire to get back on top of the podium in European competition and continue their adventure against Napoli. Paris Saint-Germain, with Neymar and Kylian Mbappe leading the charge, will take in a tough test against Borussia Dortmund....

While the English club should overcome Anderlecht, the double-headers against the Turkish Super Lig runner up and Germany’s vice champion, against which the Gunners were beaten at home in last season’s group stage, will leave Arsene Wenger under no illusions as to the tough task ahead. The over familiarity involved in Champions League draws is stifling to say the least. While Arsenal meets Dortmund for the third pair of fixtures in four seasons, Chelsea and Schalke are also well acquainted already following last season’s pair of Blues victories....

With another hat trick against Chelsea to put Real Madrid ahead 3-1 on aggregate after the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal series, Benzema added himself to a number of prestigious lists of Champions League hat-trick goal scorers. With the three goals at Stamford Bridge, Benzema now has six goals in his last 119 minutes of Champions League play. He also has 13 goals in his last seven games across all competitions....

The Spanish giants have almost turned the continental showpiece into their personal playground, having won each of the last three editions consecutively and it was expected that the trend would continue this season, especially seeing as it was their only realistic hope of a trophy for the campaign. Having struggled in the league earlier in the season which led to the termination of Julen Lopetegui’s contract, Real had a semi-revival upon the appointment of Santiago Solari that made many believe that the former Spain manager was the problem....

The primary takeaway of Tuesday's announced relief for Penn State from the Sandusky penalties: the beleaguered program has a much better chance of hanging on to coach Bill O'Brien. And -- just as important -- more relief from penalties are coming. MORE: LAT: Kiffin applauds decision | Paterno statue | Sandusky sentencing HAYES: Better chance of O’Brien staying now | ‘All that matters is what happens here’ The NCAA announced that it will restore five scholarships a year beginning with this coming recruiting class, allowing Penn State to reach the full 85 scholarship limit by 2016....

The Sri Lanka skipper was banned for the third Test against West Indies in Barbados after being found guilty of altering the condition of the ball in the second match of the series. Chandimal was also hit with a charge for a Level 3 offence, which relates to “conduct that is contrary to the spirit of the game”, after the tourists refused to take to the field during the second Test in protest amid allegations of ball-tampering....

Born and raised in Germany, Chandler couldn't have had much experience playing in the sultry conditions he found as the U.S. national team lost to Honduras in a 2013 World Cup qualifier. In fact, he arrived in the Central American city from Germany, and needless to say, it was a tad bit colder in Nuremberg that February. Chandler struggled, and instead of looking like the fast and fearless fullback U....

The third-year Chargers receiver is coming off a season in which he finished with 1,059 yards and seven touchdowns and emerged as a breakout big-play receiver. He was one of six players with six or more catches of 40 yards or more last season, a list that also includes Odell Beckham Jr. and A.J. Green. Williams, an undrafted free agent from Western Oregon, kept telling himself the same thing all along....

The offense lined up, apparently in an attempt to draw Miami offside. But Philip Rivers saw something with the defense and felt he could get a first down on the play by audibling to a QB sneak. To inform his center of this, he yelled, “I’m going to goose you!” An on-field microphone caught the audio. MORE: Live Week 2 NFL updates The funny exchange (to us) was actually a pretty serious moment for Rivers....

That much was clear when he forged a name for himself as “Hip-Hop’s Howard Stern” on 105.1 FM’s The Breakfast Club, and it’s remained true as he’s seamlessly transitioned to the late-night TV sphere as the host of Comedy Central’s Hell of a Week with Charlamagne Tha God. Formerly known as Tha God’s Honest Truth, the weekly program is now in its second season. It features the sort of incisive commentary and authenticity that followers of Charlamagne have come to expect, along with appearances from many other recognizable faces, such as CNN anchor Don Lemon, author Malcolm Gladwell and EGOT-holder Whoopi Goldberg....

Somehow, the people at HLN got Barkley to break from that stance. It should say something about the ferocity with which beer pong rules are applied that multiple YouTube commenters have posted "ELBOWS!"

The former NBA player and current analyst weighed in on who he is supporting — a trio of candidates that includes San Antonio mayor Julián Castro — candidates on both sides taking black votes for granted and President Donald Trump. Barkley has been outspoken about these issues before and took a lap through the debate’s spin room to talk to media ahead of the event. “I think all politicians take black votes for granted,” he said....

CHAMPIONS CLASSIC 2013: Ranking the top freshmen At the time, Wiggins was expected to graduate high school in 2015. He then changed his mind and graduated this past spring, joining the same recruiting class as Parker. So now they’re both college basketball freshmen: Parker a 6-8, 235-pound freshman power forward at Duke, Wiggins a 6-8, 200-pound small forward at Kansas. Wiggins wound up as SI’s preseason cover guy for its 2013-14 college hoops preview....

Defending champions Borussia Dortmund suffered a shock 4-1 defeat at home to Hamburg in the Bundesliga on Saturday with South Korea’s Son Heung-Min claiming two goals as both teams finished with 10 men. With neither of their rivals Dortmund nor Bayer Leverkusen picking up wins, runaway league leaders Bayern Munich can extend their 12-point advantage at the top of the table when they host Schalke 04 later on Saturday evening....

You can stay up to date with the latest Champions League news here and the latest from the world of the Europa League here. Get in touch on Facebook and Twitter to let us know your thoughts on the draws. Until next time, ciao! 12:50- Champions League & Europa League quarter-finals The draws are done, the dates are set and the preparations will already be under way. Four ties in the Champions League and four in the Europa League....

MORE: UEFA remembers World War I soccer truce | Player survives lightning strike The two sides met in the knockout stage in 2013-14 as well, with the Catalans recording a 4-1 win on aggregate to book their ticket for the quarterfinals. Furthermore, Paris Saint-Germain was paired with Chelsea in what will be a replay of last year’s quarterfinal tie. Reigning champion Real Madrid meets Schalke in the round of 16, while losing finalist Atletico Madrid will lock horns with Bayer Leverkusen....