Surgeons zapped nerves to cure my chronic back pain. A third of the population suffers from back pain at some point. Most recover with rest and painkillers, but some will need surgery. Mark Sappol had a pioneering new procedure which killed the nerves causing the pain. He talks to ANGELA BROOKS.
By: Steven Ruiz | July 13, 2016 3:18 pm Follow @theStevenRuiz. Forbes has compiled its annual rankings of the most valuable sports franchises in the world, and, for the first time since the publication started its Top 50 rankings in 2011, a soccer team does not top the list. The Dallas Cowboys, valued at $4 billion, have overtaken Real Madrid as the most valuable team in sports. FC Barcelona, the Yankees and Manchester United round out the top-five. The NFL dominates the list with 27 teams making the Top 50, with only the Raiders, Bills, Lions, Bengals and Rams missing out.
Mike Elgan , NetApp. Apple and Google have become the worldâs two most valuable brands, according to a recent report by consulting company Interbrand. Apple rose from the #2 spot to #1, edging out Coca-Cola, which has held the top spot for 13 consecutive years. Google rose two places to #2.