From epidurals to IVF, advances in technology have made the birth process easier while helping millions of women with infertility. See how having a baby has changed over the last 50 years. 30 ways having a baby has changed over the last 50 years If a woman gave birth in the 1960s, she may not remember the details and her husband may not have been present for the delivery. The practice of "twilight sleep," when women were given a cocktail of drugs that erased their memories of the event, didn't go out of favor until the 1970s, around the same time fathers were allowed in the delivery room. Those days are over and giving birth today looks nothing like it did just a half-century ago. A lot is different 50 years later. While physically having a baby has changed little although the number of cesarean births has increased the way women get pregnant has. In 1981, the first U.S. baby conceived through in vitro fertilization otherwise known as the first "test-tube baby"  was born. Since then, advances in fertility treatments have helped millions of women have children. Former First Lady Michelle Obama is one mom who used IVF and did so with success. She openly discussed her struggles with infertility and how her two daughters were conceived through the process. Women are also having babies later in life with decreasing risk. Compared to 50 years ago, more women are having babies in their 30s than in their 20s, and the fertility rate for women over 40 has increased. With the help of donor eggs, a 65-year-old woman from Germany gave birth to a set of quadruplets. In 2016, an American woman gave birth to her own grandchild . Stacker combined news reports with data from Pew Research Center, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture to make a list of 30 ways having a baby has changed over the past 50 years. Read on to find out how different having a baby was 50 years ago. In vitro fertilization has helped millions get pregnant England announced the first successful live birth from in vitro fertilization in 1978. The United States followed suit three years later. During IVF, an egg is harvested and fertilized outside of the female body and then placed inside the uterus. Around 1% to 2% of all births in the United States are through IVF and at least 8 million babies have been born worldwide through the process in the past 40 years. Not everyone has the same access to fertility treatments, though. More women get epidurals An epidural when pain medication is delivered through a catheter inserted near the spine has been around for over 50 years, but advances in the 1970s made the procedure safer and more popular among patients. From 1981 to 2001, the rate of epidural use tripled in the United States, with a majority of women choosing this pain-relieving option during labor. Delivery time has increased Compared to the 1960s, the length of labor has increased by two hours for first-time mothers, to an average of 6.5 hours. Some attribute the use of epidurals to the longer labor time, but modern-day moms are also older and have bigger babies. More births happen via C-section In 1970, about 5.5% of pregnant women gave birth through a cesarean section , a procedure that surgically removes the baby from the uterus. The national rate of C-sections is 32% , which is higher than the target rate of 23.9% recommended by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for low-risk births. While the procedure can help save the life of the mother , doctors and hospitals are working to decrease unnecessary C-sections. One way an individual can lower her chances of having a C-section that isn't required medically is to hire a doula, a licensed professional who can speak on behalf of the mother during labor. Women in labor who have a doula by their side are 60% less likely to have a C-section. New moms stay in the hospital for less time In 1970, a new mom would stay at the hospital around four days . That number has dropped by 50%. Insurance companies are only legally required to cover 48 hours for a vaginal delivery or 96 hours for a cesarean section. Globally, women are often leaving within the first 24 hours , a time frame deemed too short by the World Health Organization. Pregnancy tests are widely available The Egyptians were using urine to detect a pregnancy back in 1350 B.C., but Americans couldn't pick up a modern pregnancy test until the late 1970s. Three years after the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a woman's right to an abortion, the first home pregnancy test was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The e.p.t., short for "early pregnancy test," came on the market in 1976. Ovulation can be detected at home Not only can women figure out if they're pregnant in the comfort of their own bathroom, they can use an at-home test to determine the best time to conceive. Over-the-counter ovulation kits test for the luteinizing hormone (LH), which increases 24-to-48 hours before ovulation. This LH surge triggers ovulation, the release of an egg from the ovaries. For best results, test first thing in the morning . Women are delaying motherhood In 1970, the average age of a first-time mom was 21.4. By 2016, women were waiting until 26 to have children. Today, more women in their 30s are having children than those in their 20s. More moms are having children after 40 The birth rate for women 40 and older has increased while the rates for women 20 and under have decreased. With advances in fertility treatments , some women are having children much later in their reproductive years. U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth and singer Janet Jackson are two women who became mothers in their 50s. Infant mortality rates have gone down Infant mortality rates have dramatically decreased over the past 50 years. From 1970 to 2015, the United States saw a decrease from 20 to 5.9 per 1,000 births. While the rates have dropped for every race, at 11.2 per 1,000 live births, there is still a large gap between the mortality rates of white and black children. More moms are breastfeeding In 1972, only 22% of women breastfed their babies. That number steadily increased over the decades, with recent figures surpassing 80% . In 1991, the World Health Organization and UNICEF launched the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative after research showed the health benefits of breastfeeding. The WHO recommends exclusively breastfeeding babies up to six months. Among new moms, there is often a debate of whether to breastfeed or use a formula, with women who give their babies formula sometimes being shamed for doing so although breastfeeding does not work for everyone. Biological babies can be born through a surrogate After advances in IVF, it became possible for a couple to have their own biological baby through gestational surrogacy  when someone else's uterus is used to carry a genetically unrelated child for another person or couple. The first successful birth through gestational surrogacy occurred in 1986. In 2016, a 53-year-old woman was a surrogate for her daughter, giving birth to her own grandchild. Same-sex couples can adopt In 2016, a federal judge in Mississippi ruled that the ban on same-sex adoption was illegal. While it is legal for same-sex couples to adopt in all 50 states, some states like Colorado, Kansas, and Oklahoma are trying to pass legislation to allow child-placement services with religious affiliations to restrict adoption by LGBT couples . Females can freeze their eggs A woman might harvest and freeze her eggs technically called mature oocyte cryopreservation  because she will undergo cancer treatment or because she'd like to delay motherhood. The cost of storing eggs starts around $5,000, but only about 10% of those who freeze their eggs ever actually use them. It's not clear how many women are choosing to put their eggs on ice, but some companies are even paying for the storage procedure for employees. More children born to unmarried couples In the 1960s, most children were born to married parents . About 40% of children today are born out of wedlock, up from 10% in 1970. While some of those numbers represent single mothers, most are unwed couples who are cohabitating. Disposable diapers have become mainstream Pampers were first introduced in 1961. By 1980, American parents were going through 1.93 tons of disposable diapers ; look for those to biodegrade around year 2500. While some parents might prefer cloth diapers, these reusable options actually might not be better for the environment. Fertility drugs are leading to more multiple births Between 1971 and 2011, mothers having multiple births doubled in the United States because of increased use of fertility treatments. From 1998 to 2011, the number of triplets or more rose from 36% to 45% because of fertility drugs like clomiphene citrate (brand name: Clomid) and injectable hormones, not IVF. It's risky to have more than one child at a time, for both the mom and the children. The risk of premature birth, cerebral palsy, and developmental delays all increase. Midwives are becoming more popular In 1989, midwives were the lead care providers for 3% of births in the United States. That number is now close to 9%. States that support midwives have better birth outcomes than states that make it harder for midwives to care for pregnant women and deliver babies. If a woman uses a midwife, she is twice as likely to breastfeed at least six months than new mothers attended to only by an obstetrician. More dads are taking paternity leave Because of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 , companies with 50 or more employees can't fire someone for taking up to three months off after the birth of their child. Millennial parents value parental leave  which employers don't have to pay for more than previous generations, with more dads viewing paternity leave as a necessity. Fathers also spend about three times more on child care than dads in the 1960s. That cost is eight hours a week, though, usually still much less than moms. Gene editing is almost here CRISPR is a molecular tool that scientists can use to cut sequences from DNA. American scientists have edited human embryos, but the technology hasn't gone mainstream . A Chinese scientist faced ethical questions after he edited the genes of twin girls while they were embryos, which he said was to protect them from contracting HIV. Fetal ultrasounds are the norm Using ultrasound technology to confirm a pregnancy started in U.S. hospitals in the 1970s and early '80s. Image quality improved in the 1990s. Now parents can look at images in 3D and 4D which may not be medically necessary to see what the baby is doing in real time. The tests can identify the sex and the number of fetuses, and detect fetal abnormalities, such as microcephaly (an abnormally small head), absence of kidneys, and spinal problems. Parents can monitor babies on their phone The first baby radio was invented in 1937. Since then, monitoring technology has advanced dramatically. The babies of 2019 not only have monitors in their rooms, but their parents can watch them on a video or monitor their breathing and movement from their smartphones. No more twilight sleep In 1914, women advocated for "twilight sleep," a controversial method that combined morphine to dull pain with scopolamine, a medication that erased a new mom's memory of the experience. Twilight sleep went out in the '70s with the rise of the Lamaze method, a breathing and relaxation technique that became well known in the '60s. Eggs can be donated In 1983, the first successful egg donation occurred at the University of California, Los Angeles. In 2017, an Indian woman 20 years past menopause she claimed to be around 70 gave birth to her first child using donated eggs. While it's possible to have children at older ages, there are more complications. More genetic testing In the early 1970s, doctors started doing amniocentesis , a relatively safe procedure during which a needle is inserted into the abdomen and a small amount of amniotic fluid from the sac around the fetus is removed and tested for genetic abnormalities like Down syndrome. In the 1990s, chorionic villus sampling (CVS) became possible. CVS detects chromosome abnormalities earlier 10 weeks after conception than can be achieved through amniocentesis. The test itself, however, may cause miscarriage or limb deformities of an otherwise normal baby. A myriad of other tests are also available today. Male infertility taken into account Couples experience infertility because of male issues about one-third of the time . Today, sperm count and motility can be analyzed. A transrectal ultrasound can also look at the health of ejaculatory ducts. Sperm clinics widespread Sperm banks became popular in the 1970s. A lack of regulation, however, is creating large genetic families across the country. One fertility doctor also claimed to use anonymous sperm, but inseminated women with his own genetic material instead. Fathers can witness their baby's birth In the late 1950s, after most women started having hospital births, fathers were resigned to pacing around the waiting room. Much like surgery, doctors didn't want anyone other than the patient and nurses in the room. Starting in the 1960s, fathers could be present during labor. In the 1970s and 1980s, they got to stay for the birth. Now, most fathers are alongside mothers when their babies are born. People are having fewer children The fertility rate in 1972 fell to 2.136 , a number lower than the 2.235 rate during the Great Depression. The rate often drops during periods of economic uncertainty, like the energy crisis of the 1970s or during a recession. Current fertility rates are at historic lows in the United States, with the number of births each woman is expected to have in her childbearing years dropping to 1.76. The rate to replace the population is 2.1. Raising a child is more expensive People may be having fewer children because it costs an average of $233,000 to raise a child born after 2015, excluding college costs. Adjusted for inflation, that number was more like $203,000 in 1960. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has a calculator to help parents determine child-rearing costs based on how many kids they have and where they live.


Clint Frazier declined to speak with the media on Sunday night after a bad game in the field cost the New York Yankees in their 8-5 loss to the Boston Red Sox. Frazier was charged with an error and had some other defensive miscues during a bad seventh inning. He let a ball go under his glove on a routine single, giving the Red Sox an extra run and two extra bases. He let DJ LeMahieu make a play in shallow right field on a Mookie Betts popup. Then his misplay on a ball hit by Andrew Benintendi with two outs gave the Red Sox an extra run. Clint Frazier 7th inning lowlights pic.twitter.com/ZfQZs61rTq   David Mendelsohn (@BigBabyDavid_) June 3, 2019 Frazier's teammates had his back after the game, lending him support despite his mistakes. But Frazier ducking the media did not sit well with reporters and fans. Clint Frazier "is not talking," @YankeesPR announces.   Bryan Hoch (@BryanHoch) June 3, 2019 Every spring, the Yankees spend hours counseling their players about the importance of always being accountable, good days and bad. Clint Frazier refused to speak tonight, leaving his teammates to answer questions about him.   Bryan Hoch (@BryanHoch) June 3, 2019 Frazier, 24, has been hitting the ball well this year and seems to be fulfilling his potential as a batter. He's hitting .272/.319/.517 with six doubles and 10 home runs in just 41 games. But his outfield defense has been an issue, leaving the Yankees fewer options with him. He often gets replaced late in games due to his defense and he could find playing time hard to come by when Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge return. Related slideshow: The 2019 MLB season (Provided by imagn)


Despite all the moves the Pittsburgh Steelers have made so far this offseason, there is still work to be done. As training camp gets ready to kick off, we wanted to give you a list of street free agents still without teams for the Steelers to consider. Every year we see players go down with injuries and when it happens, guys like the ones on this list are the ones who get the call. There are some very solid players here and ones we could hear getting the call from the Steelers between training camp and the start of the regular season. Click the gallery below to see some available options. MORE: Why the Lakers need Kawhi Leonard to make a decision quickly News: Cowboys who could be traded, triple-threat WRs, Eric Berry talk Raptors Private Plane Lands in San Diego, Unclear if Kawhi Leonard is Aboard 2019 NBA Summer League Rosters Kyle Caskey is the X-factor to the Lions running game


Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Miami. Dolphins player Kendrick Norton loses arm in crash Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Kendrick Norton suffered multiple injuries in a car crash that required his left arm to be amputated. Read the full story on ABC11 WTVD . Black students disproportionately arrested in Miami's public schools, report finds For years, the Miami-Dade public school system has been aware of the so-called "school-to-prison pipeline," in which troubled students are arrested instead of being disciplined at the school level. Almost always, the kids swept into the criminal justice system are students of color. Read the full story on MiamiNewTimes . Mega job fair set for Wednesday More than three dozen top companies will be looking to fill more than 2,300 positions at a mega job fair in Miami Lakes next week. Read the full story on CBS Miami . Police investigate shooting In Miami-Dade; 1 person injured The shooting happened at 6540 Northwest 20th Ave. Read the full story on CBS Miami . This story was created automatically using data about news stories on social media from CrowdTangle , then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


On Tuesday, with help from the top 60 trade candidates list MLBTR's Jeff Todd and Steve Adams put together last week, we took a look at the movable starters who have outpaced the rest of the pack in K/BB ratio this season. We'll do the same here with qualified relievers in advance of the July 31 trade deadline… Sam Dyson , RHP, Giants: K/BB ratio: 7:33 Dyson's just two years removed from being left for dead by the Rangers, who traded him to the Giants for a meager package in 2017. The 31-year-old has revived his career in San Francisco, though, and will garner a far better return this time if the Giants move him this month. Dyson has fanned 8.61 per nine innings against just 1.17 walks, induced grounders at a 55.6 percent clip and notched a nearly identical 2.74 ERA/2.73 FIP in 46 innings. Dyson, who's on a $5M salary, also comes with another year of arbitration eligibility. Kirby Yates , RHP, Padres: K/BB ratio: 7.11 Yates is going to be hard to pry out of San Diego. Multiple reports have indicated the Padres are understandably seeking a king's ransom in return for the 32-year-old. Since the Padres claimed Yates off waivers from the Angels in April 2017, he has evolved into one of the game's premier relievers. Yates owns a jaw-dropping 1.10 ERA/1.28 FIP with 14.05 K/9 against 1.98 BB/9 over 41 innings this season, and has made good on 30 of 32 save opportunities. Adding to Yates' appeal, he's making an affordable sum ($3,062,500) and under arbitration control for another season. Will Smith , LHP, Giants: K/BB ratio: 6.22 There has been widespread interest in the 30-year-old Smith, who   along with Dyson   has helped form an imposing late-game setup in San Francisco. Smith has recorded a 2.75 ERA/2.70 FIP with 12.81 K/9 and 2.06 BB/9 in 39 1/3 frames, during which he has converted 24 saves on 26 opportunities. Although Smith's making a reasonable $4.225M this season, the 30-year-old would be a rental for another team, as he's due to hit free agency over the winter. Having charged back into the NL Wild Card race of late, the Giants might not be locks to move Smith (or their other vets) on paper. However, they're reportedly planning to sell in the next two weeks despite their recent hot streak. Smith figures to be in another uniform soon, then. Ken Giles , RHP, Blue Jays: K/BB ratio: 5.89 The 28-year-old Giles has dealt with an elbow issue since last weekend, but indications are it isn't serious. If true, he should hold plenty of value around the deadline. Not only does he make a fair salary ($6.3M) and come with another season of arbitration control, but the hard-throwing Giles is enjoying a career campaign. The former Phillie and Astro has registered a stunning 1.45 ERA/1.50 FIP with 15.39 K/9 and 2.61 BB/9 in 31 innings. Giles also ranks second among all relievers in swinging-strike percentage (20.4), and has blown just one save in 14 chances. Tony Watson , LHP, Giants: K/BB ratio: 5.8 With three Giants on this list, it's no wonder president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi seems inclined to sell this month in lieu of taking what would likely be a futile run at a Wild Card spot. Plus, at 34, Watson's not exactly a long-term piece for the club. While Watson, who's making $3.5M this season, does have a player option for 2020, it's likely he'll decline the $2.5M guarantee in favor of a trip to free agency over the winter. After all, Watson has logged a 3.03 ERA with 6.75 K/9, 1.16 BB/9 and a career-high 13.3 percent swinging-strike rate across 38 2/3 innings this year. On the other hand, Watson's strikeout rate is a personal low, he's allowing more home runs than ever (1.4 per nine) and his 4.35 FIP and 4.42 xFIP aren't the marks of a late-game force. He's also having an unexpected amount of trouble against lefties, who have lit him up for a .341/.356/.477 line in 2019. There's a strong argument for the Giants to sell high on Watson.


According to a report by the New York Times , current and former U.S. Soccer employees have been anonymously posting scathing reviews of the organization on a networking website called Glassdoor, describing what the NYT report calls a "terrible and toxic place to work." The New York Times found the posts and conducted its own investigation, confirming that they accurately reflect feelings inside the organization. They anonymously interviewed current and former employees who described "a culture of fear and intimidation" that has "morale at an all-time low." NYT reporter Andrew Das led the investigation and uncovered what he describes as a "behind-the-scenes revolt" that is active and ongoing, with posts flowing onto the networking site even as the U.S. women compete in the Women's World Cup. The posts began in May, Das reports, and there have been seven new writeups since the start of the event in France. The reviews were pretty harsh and surprisingly personal. What I didn't know was whether they were accurate. So I called a few people. They told me to call more.   Andrew Das (@AndrewDasNYT) June 25, 2019 The Times report details the grumblings within the organization that has become frustrated with a hierarchy dominated by a few longtime executives who have consolidated power and do not delegate tasks to those within. "Pay is absolutely abysmal. The hiring process is a joke," wrote one review titled "Dream Job, Nightmare Organization." " Talented people are getting crushed by this organization left and right, mainly because of being overworked, underpaid, and treated incredibly poorly by the upper management. This results in a lot of current employees doing one or two other jobs in addition to their own, with no pay increase, no overtime, no time off, no title change, and no recognition." "Stop taking advantage of people's love for the game," the post continued. "Just because we love soccer so much doesn't give you the right to overwork us to the point where you make us hate it. This was my dream job." In a phone interview with the New York Times, an employee called the posts "a cry for help" and said they were motivated by the coming change in leadership with CEO Dan Flynn set to retire and his second-in-command Jay Berhalter   the brother of national team coach Gregg Berhalter   the favorite to take over . "Nothing will change unless the leadership changes," the post reads. "Bring in an outside CEO. Please, just stop it with the nepotism. There are still so many hard-working, talented people in the organization that deserve so much better than this. U.S. Soccer has so much potential to be a fantastic organization, but change needs to happen." "Executives are more interested in what benefits them rather than 'making soccer the preeminent sport in America'," another post reads. Das writes that he reached out to U.S. Soccer president Carlos Cordeiro who said they are aware of the posts but would not comment. Follow @the_bonnfire


The Los Angeles Lakers have already put together one of the biggest pieces of their 2019 offseason puzzle by trading for Anthony Davis , pairing one of the NBA's best bigs with LeBron James. It didn't cost them scoring forward Kyle Kuzma to do so. That might be a good enough trio to compete for a conference title in the West, but according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Lakers might not be done yet in free agency. He reports the Lakers are trying to open up a slot for another max contract by offering around Mo Wagner, Jemerrio Jones and Isaac Bonga - the only other three players under contract for next season. That could lead to the team then signing one of the big names on the market. Video by FOX Sports That would create quite a superteam … but how would the Lakers then fill out a bench? Here's an answer: Lakers are aggressively pursuing the purchase of second-round picks in Thursday's NBA Draft too, league sources tell ESPN. Those picks will offer two important things for LA: acquisition of inexpensive labor and ability to exceed the salary cap with those minimum contracts. https://t.co/19s9qn8Lbm - Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 19, 2019 This seems like a really bad idea, especially in the wake of what happened to the Golden State Warriors just weeks ago. Kevin Durant, DeMarcus Cousins, Klay Thompson and Kevon Looney all missed playoff games due to injury and fell short because they just didn't have the depth to make up for those losses. The Toronto Raptors, on the other hand, had a balanced lineup and a deep bench that included Serge Ibaka and Fred VanVleet that helped them win a title. Couple that with the fact that Davis has a history of injuries - he's played over 70 games just twice seven years - and that LeBron James will be entering his 16th season and it's worrisome that the Lakers could gamble on their health. That could leave the roster looking kind of like this: Lakers' Current Plan: 1. AD 2. LeBron 3. Max Guy No. 3 4. Kuz 5. TPMLE 6. Bi-Annual (i'm just gonna assume they have the Bi-Annual) 7. J.R. on Buyout 8. Vet min 9. Vet min 10. Vet min 11. Vet min 12. Late 2nd they buy for $2 mill 13. Late 2nd they buy for $2 mill - Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) June 19, 2019 Ugh. The better approach would be to use some of that cap space on some depth. After the slog of an 82-game season, making a run at a ring will require it. Just ask the Warriors. MORE: Four potential Kawhi Leonard landing spots in free agency Dale Earnhardt Jr. weighs in on NASCAR Truck Series feud, penalty options Roundup: Google Calendar Goes Down; Earthquake Off Coast of Japan; Pat Shanahan Resigns Rams trading Tyler Higbee to Patriots would make sense for both teams New Jets GM Joe Douglas poaching from Ravens connections Related slideshow: Ranking the top 50 NBA draft prospects (Provided by Yardbarker)


HOOVER, Ala.   Transferring from Tulsa meant Georgia safety J.R. Reed was ineligible in 2016, destined for scout team and practicing in the background, far from the prominent spotlight he occupies now. So, as Reed admits now, "I was slacking off for like the first two weeks." Some head coaches won't take the time to watch scout team practice footage, but Georgia's Kirby Smart is not one of them. Smart, then in his first season with the Bulldogs, made an example of Reed's effort in front of his new teammates. "Ever since then, I respected that man for that," Reed said, "because he actually pays attention to everything. He just doesn't say he does it. Like he actually does it." Smart is entering his fourth year with the Bulldogs, the program he once played for and took over in 2016 after winning a bunch of games and trophies as Nick Saban's defensive coordinator at Alabama. SHORTENING GAME: SEC alters overtime rules to avoid seven OT marathon LOOKING AHEAD: SEC needs to evolve football scheduling amid budget cuts SEC PREDICTIONS: Order of finish for the 2019 season and all-conference teams The cupboard was hardly empty for Smart at Georgia. Mark Richt won 10 games his final season in Athens, making the 10th time the Bulldogs accomplished that in Richt's 15 years   without winning what would have been the program's first national championship since Herschel Walker in 1980. Fair or not, that drought has grown to define Georgia football over the years, in large part because so many other Southeastern Conference schools have been able to do it during that span, leaving the Bulldogs as perhaps the sport's best to have the longest drought. Richt's Bulldogs came close. Smart's Bulldogs, so far, have also come close. It's fitting the two-word mantra that Smart attached to his program entering what is expected to be another strong season atop the Southeastern Conference's Eastern Division: "Do More." "It's a great theme because it's simple," Smart said. "We like it because we understand how close we've been to taking the next step. Although 24-5 the last two seasons is good, it's not good enough. It's not where we expect to be at the University of Georgia. Our mission is to bridge that gap." That unspoken nemesis in Georgia's gap that needs bridging is obvious, and it is Smart's old program. Alabama was in Georgia's way during the Richt days, and it's clearly still in the way now. The Crimson Tide rallied to edge the Bulldogs in overtime of the 2017 national title game in Atlanta. It was a bitter result for Georgia to swallow that was followed by another in the same stadium last season. Alabama again rallied to beat Georgia 35-28 to win the SEC championship on the way to another national title game for Saban's Tide. "Definitely motivation," Georgia offensive tackle Andrew Thomas said. "We want to be the best, and the national championship is that." While Georgia has clearly established itself as the SEC's top contender to Alabama, it has also clearly not been able to knock Alabama off the throne.So despite the Tide not even being on the Bulldogs' 2019 schedule, many of the questions during Georgia's turn at SEC media days Tuesday had to do with Saban's team. "I've got a lot of respect for their program," Smart said, "but also I've got a lot of respect for ours and where we've come. I think we've got a really good football team. To be honest, I'm not going to define our season by Alabama. I'm going to define our season by how we play, but we all know they've been king of the SEC for a while." There are reasons to think this could be the Bulldogs' year to change that. Smart's staff has recruited some of the nation's top classes, and Georgia will get seven starters back on defense in addition to last season's leading rusher D'Andre Swift. The biggest reason, however, is junior quarterback and two-year starter Jake Fromm is back and now "the leader of our program," Smart said. "We had a guy come speak the other day to our team talking about characteristics that (NFL) scouts look for," Smart said of Fromm. "He checks every single box on that list. He's won a lot of football games." Fromm described Smart as a coach who may not always be in the meeting room for Georgia's quarterbacks but you feel his presence at all times. "Sometimes he'll be there for an hour. Sometimes he'll pop his head in for like 30 seconds, and he'll make a joke a leave," Fromm said. "You never know when Coach Smart is going to come in, so you've always got to be on your toes." That attention to detail Smart has shown, it's quintessential Saban, like so many other aspects that Smart has employed at Georgia. The next step is obvious while the path is not. Can the student beat the teacher? "I've got a lot of respect for Coach Saban and his program," Smart said. "I probably wouldn't be here today if it weren't for him. But I also understand that we've got a really good program, too. We've been able to recruit at a high level. I'm excited about the team we've got coming back. "The biggest thing is concerning ourselves with us and not concerning ourselves with someone else." This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Georgia aims to 'do more' to pass Alabama and finally end national title drought


LONDON (AP)   A Royal Air Force helicopter and firefighters are shoring up a reservoir wall in northwest England amid fears that a rain-damaged dam could collapse. A Chinook is dumping bags of sand and gravel to reinforce a wall of the 19th-century Toddbrook Reservoir as emergency workers use pumps to lower the water level behind the dam. Hundreds of people were evacuated from the town of Whaley Bridge on Thursday with police officers going door-to-door to notify residents. People in the town, located 175 miles (280 kilometers) northwest of London, were advised to stay with friends and family elsewhere if possible, and to take pets and several days of essential medications with them. Heavy rains have caused flash floods in many parts of the U.K.


EL PASO   Jordan Anchondo, 24, gave birth to her baby boy Paul Gilbert two months ago. At an El Paso Walmart, she gave her life to save his. Ms. Anchondo was holding the newborn as she and her husband, Andre Anchondo, 23, shopped late on Saturday morning. A gunman stormed in, opening fire on shoppers while wearing headphones to dull the loud bursts of gunfire from his AK-47-style rifle. Ms. Anchondo shielded the baby as she was being shot. Her husband tried to shield both of them, relatives said. Sign Up For the Morning Briefing Newsletter Ms. Anchondo and her husband were killed. The baby was grazed by a bullet. Paul Gilbert   a mass-shooting orphan   had two broken fingers and was being treated by doctors. His parents were among the 22 victims in one of the deadliest mass shootings in Texas history and one of the latest in a string of attacks that has shaken the nation. The victims were as binational as El Paso, the sister city of Ciudad Juárez in Mexico, part of the daily stream of people who drive and walk across the bridges in border cities to shop. [Read our live briefing for the latest updates on the Dayton and El Paso shootings ] It was a Saturday at a Walmart at the Texas border, but it could have been a Saturday at a Walmart anywhere in America. At the precise moment the gunman walked in   10:39 a.m.   shoppers were in the middle of such mundane routines that it obscured the lives of Americans and Mexicans who were anything but. The youngest was 15. The oldest was 90. Thirteen were American citizens, seven were Mexican nationals, one was German and one other's nationality was undetermined. Twelve were men, 10 were women. Photo gallery by photo services Arturo Benavides, 60, an Army veteran, drove a bus for the El Paso public transit system for nearly 20 years before retiring in 2013. He loved talking to family and strangers about both experiences. "He would tell them about the military or his Army days," Mr. Benavides's goddaughter, Jacklin Luna, said. "He was super, super giving. Caring." Mr. Benavides and his wife, Patricia, went to Walmart together on Saturday, but at 10:39 a.m., he was in line at the cash register and she was sitting on a bench by the bathrooms. They had always been more together than apart: He had spent more than half his life with her. When the gunman opened fire, Mr. Benavides was killed but Patricia survived. She had been pushed into a bathroom stall for safety. [ At least three people were killed at Walmart stores the week before the El Paso shooting. Why does the retailer attract crime? ] Javier Amir Rodriguez, 15, had been a Scorpion: He played soccer last year as a freshman for the Horizon High School Scorpions in nearby Horizon City. He no longer attended the school, but he left a strong impression. On Monday night, the Scorpions soccer squad was gathering once more: this time for a vigil for their slain friend Amir. The gunman, who lived in the Dallas suburb of Allen and had turned 21 one week before the shooting, surrendered to the authorities. Before the attack, he posted a four-page anti-immigrant manifesto online railing against "the Hispanic invasion of Texas" and "all the problems these invaders cause and will cause." Two days after the shooting, many residents said they condemned the hateful and racist message in the manifesto and mourned a punctured sense of safety the city has long cherished. But a void had stood in the way for many: It was not until late Monday that the El Paso authorities released the names of those who were killed. That stood in sharp contrast to the situation in Dayton, Ohio, where nine people were killed in a mass shooting about 13 hours after the massacre in El Paso. By midday Sunday, the authorities there had identified all of the dead , a group of men and women that spanned two generations. For many of the relatives in El Paso, the anguish of waiting for official confirmation mixed with grief, and outrage, and the pain of holding out hope while still fearing the worst. And so a kind of official and unofficial tally of the dead unfolded. Mexican officials confirmed the identities of some victims, while relatives of others confirmed their deaths in interviews with the news media, through social media posts and statements from their schools. A series of messages one victim's relatives had posted on Facebook over the weekend showed the anguish of a family not knowing for a full day what had happened to a loved one   believing at one point that he had been found alive, only to learn that it was a case of mistaken identity. On Sunday morning, nearly 24 hours after the shooting, the family of David Johnson, 63, was still searching for him. "I previously posted that we had located him, but there was a mix up and the man in surgery was not him," wrote his nephew Dominic Patridge. By Sunday evening, the family knew that the worst had happened. In a message titled "Final Update," Mr. Patridge wrote it had been notified that Mr. Johnson had died. His uncle had been shot several times while protecting his aunt and his 9-year-old cousin. "He smiled with his eyes and always addressed you with a high pitched warm welcome," Mr. Patridge wrote. "I'll never forget that." Since the massacre, the Walmart has mostly remained sealed off, the parking lot still crammed with the cars belonging to those who had been shopping when the gunman stormed the store. He had stopped there because he was hungry, El Paso's police chief said. The bodies of the victims remained inside the store until Sunday. The delay in releasing the names came as the authorities sought to confirm victims' identities and inform their families. Medical examiners worked through the weekend, finishing on Sunday afternoon, the authorities said. For all of the gunman's anti-Latino bigotry, the shoppers in the Walmart that morning were diverse. Some of his victims were Hispanic, but others were not. Some were retirees; others, teenagers. Some lived in El Paso; others were just visiting. And there was the woman everyone called Angie. Angelina Englisbee, 86, had seven children and a son who died in infancy. Her husband died of a heart attack, leaving her to raise the children on her own. At one point, she was working three jobs at once. "She was a very strong person, very blunt," said her granddaughter Mia Peake, 16. Ms. Englisbee had been talking on the phone with one of her sons on Saturday morning when she said she had to hang up because she was in the checkout line at Walmart. Mia said the family learned on Sunday evening that Ms. Englisbee was among the victims of the shooting. When the news came, Mia and her mother were in the car, driving to El Paso from their home in New Mexico. "My mom could not stop crying, and I remember thinking, 'I can't cry until we get there, I can't cry until we stop,'" Mia said, adding, "It feels like hell   it doesn't feel real." On Monday, Edie Hallberg, one of Ms. Englisbee's daughters, pulled up to her house to rest for a moment and take a shower. As soon as she pulled in, her neighbor across the street walked over with containers packed with food. "Everybody's helped," Ms. Hallberg said. "El Paso has been there for us. It was the waiting that was so bad." First, she had rushed on Saturday to the Walmart, where she knew her mother had been when the shooting started. Then, she went to the school that the authorities had turned into what they had called a reunification center. She had to wait until Sunday for the authorities to confirm what she had already deduced: Her mother was dead. [ Walmart has the power to curb gun violence, our columnist Andrew Ross Sorkin writes in an open letter. ] Mayor Dee Margo of El Paso said in a news conference Monday afternoon that President Trump would visit the city on Wednesday. "This is not a political visit," Mr. Margo said. "He is the president of the United States, so in that capacity, I will fulfill my obligation as mayor of El Paso to meet with the president." Greg Allen, the El Paso police chief, said 15 patients remained in the hospital, two of whom were in critical condition. Nine people had been discharged, he said. The El Paso Police Department released this list of names of the dead on Monday, although in some cases families and the Mexican consulate provided different spellings: Andre Pablo Anchondo, 23; Jordan Anchondo, 24; Arturo Benavidez, 60; Leonard Cipeda Campos, 41; Maria Flores, 77; Raul Flores, 77; Jorge Calvillo Garcia, 61; Adolfo Cerros Hernandez, 68; Alexander Gerhard Hoffman, 66; David Alvah Johnson, 63; Luis Alfonzo Juarez, 90; Maria Eugenia Legarrega Rothe, 58; Elsa Libera Marquez, 57; Maribel Loya 56; Ivan Hilierto Manzano, 46; Gloria Irma Marquez, 61; Margie Reckard, 63; Sarah Esther Regaldo Moriel, 66; Javier Rodriguez, 15; Teresa Sanchez, 82; Angelina Sliva-Elisbee, 86; Juan Velazquez, 77. In a Facebook post, Elsa Libera Marquez's husband, Antonio, wrote an emotional farewell to his wife: "I say goodbye to my partner, the most wonderful of women, a being full of life who will continue to light our path for the time that life gives us... we will miss you love!!!!" In another Facebook post, Sandra Ivonne Cerros, the daughter of Mr. Cerros and Ms. Regaldo, confirmed her parents' deaths. "We are devastated," she wrote. The young couple who were killed protecting their son, Andre and Jordan Anchondo, had celebrated their first anniversary a week before the tragedy, and had moved into a home painstakingly renovated by Andre. Family members were left shellshocked. They are now picking up the pieces to see how to raise the three children the couple left behind: Skylin, 5; Victoria, 2; and baby Paul Gilbert. "Their parents simply cannot be replaced," said Jerry Jamrowski, 33, Jordan's uncle. "How are we supposed to explain what happened to their three beautiful children?" Mr. Jamrowski said it had been a harrowing experience since Saturday. They found out that day that Jordan had died but it took another day, until Sunday afternoon, to confirm that Andre was also killed. "Andre was also heroic," said Elizabeth Terry, 44, Jordan's aunt. "He threw his own body in front of his wife to try to save her." Rick Rojas and Simon Romero reported from El Paso, Manny Fernandez from Houston, and Jose A. Del Real from Los Angeles. Reporting was contributed by Arturo Rubio from El Paso; Elisabeth Malkin from Ciudad Juárez, Mexico; Kate Taylor from Cambridge, Mass.; Mitchell Ferman from McAllen, Tex.; and Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs from New York. Jack Begg contributed research.


LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) Kentucky guard Brad Calipari says on his verified Twitter account that he will transfer to Detroit Mercy. The 6-foot son of Wildcats coach John Calipari will have two seasons of eligibility remaining and can play immediately as a graduate transfer. Calipari thanked many in a video posted Monday and says he had ''the privilege of putting on that Kentucky jersey the past three years.'' But he added that playing at Detroit Mercy provides the best opportunity to fulfill his dream of making a ''major'' on-court impact at the collegiate level. Calipari played in 27 games his first two seasons at Kentucky before redshirting in 2018-19. He was a two-time Southeastern Conference Academic Honor Roll member and graduated in May with a communications degree. --- More AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/Collegebasketball and https://twitter.com/AP-Top25


A woman in Virginia turned herself in Monday on the charge of leaving her kids in a hot car while shopping, only to leave her kids in a hot car again while at the courthouse. Laquanda Newby was charged on May 26 with leaving her children alone in a car while she shopped at a local Sam's Club, WTVR reported. Police found Newby by her car, but since the officer didn't witness the crime, he swore out a warrant with the understanding that Newby would turn herself in. While Newby was being booked, police received a call from a concerned citizen about two kids, a one-year-old and a six-year-old, sweltering in a parked car at the Henrico County Courthouse. They were Newby's children, again sitting in a car with the windows rolled up in 90-degree weather. Police brought the sweat-soaked children inside and gave them water and snacks. The children were released into the care of their father. Police added two more counts of child endangerment to Newby's previous one. The judge denied bailed. Leaving children in cars is extremely dangerous. Children's bodies heat up faster and are less efficient at cooling down than an adult's body. Car seats are also made up of polyester and padding, materials that retain heat. A child dies every nine days in the US after being left too long in a hot car, according to the advocacy group Kids And Cars and on average 38 children die every year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.


Janelle was absolutely charmed by how much her daughter, Vivian, loved playing with their dog, a Boxer named Donnie, at home. So she filmed this adorable moment between the two of them in Portsmouth, Rhode Island.


Vegetarians will be happy to know that Costco's deli has something new in stock, just in time for all of this summer's cookouts. Look out for Costco vegan burgers! You might remember another vegan burger that sold out at the warehouse last year. Over a two-month period, Don Lee Farms' Organic Plant-Based Burgers were sold more than a million times at Costco . The latest vegan option is from Don Lee Farms, too, so there's a good chance they'll be just as popular. What exactly is in the new vegan burgers? The Organic Veggie Burgers and Organic Veggie Bites are "100% plant-based," according to a Facebook post from Don Lee Farms . The company shared a photo of burgers made from sweet potato and sunflower seeds, so it sounds like those will be the prominent flavors. Don Lee Farms shared good news for those with other dietary restrictions, too: In addition to being vegan, the two new offerings are gluten-free. Another health benefit is that, according to the packaging, each veggie burger patty will pack in ⅔ of a cup of vegetables. Of course, it's not exactly a salad, but it's still more than you'd get from a beef burger. Looking for an easy way to serve the Costco vegan burgers? Plate 'em with a heap of crispy homemade fries and a fresh summer salad . When will the vegan burgers be available at Costco? Don Lee Farms' post notes that the vegan burgers will replace its current veggie burgers at Costco this summer. The brand didn't give an exact date, but you might want to keep an eye out next time you're in the warehouse's deli section. Judging by the company's veggie burger popularity last year, these will probably sell out fast. Here are the Costco frequent shopper tips you need to know before you go!


One of the most important things that a rookie QB in the NFL can hear is encouragement and acceptance from past greats. For Washington's Dwayne Haskins, that sentiment was given by former Redskins' legends, Mark Rypien and Billy Kilmer. "Be the first one in, and the last one out," Rypien said on Thursday night, via the Washington Post. "Get all your mental reps in and go over game plans, your playbook, watch film, work out. Be the last guy to leave. Dwayne can take that team over by doing those things." Rypien, who was the Super Bowl XXVI MVP, knows a thing or two about how to be a leader in the NFL. Kilmer - who has his number retired in the Washington Redskins' Ring of Fame - shared a similar sentiment. "Be very humble," Kilmer said . "And learn a lot and study the game and do what the coaches say. That would be the best thing. Especially for a rookie in this league. Just be humble. Be attentive. Practice hard." Haskins has been lauded as one of the top QB prospects coming out of college this year, and many are looking at his multitude of knowledge of the X's and O's, projecting that it will help him smoothly transition into the faster-paced NFL. "I loved what I saw of Dwayne when he played in college," Rypien said. "It's yet to be seen what he can do in the pros, but the upside is that he's a young player that is eager to take this team to that next level." Whatever he ends up doing in the NFL, he should know that he has the support of past generations or Redskins' greats. Maybe one day he will join them in that Washington Ring of Fame. MORE: Clint Bowyer furiously punched Ryan Newman after NASCAR's All-Star Race NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players Did the Raiders steal the best fullback in the 2019 NFL draft? Steve Kerr: Kevin Durant's injury is 'a little more serious than we thought' Video: Bodexpress Jockey Falls Off Horse At Beginning of Preakness


The crew of a Japanese-owned tanker hit in an apparent attack in the Gulf of Oman saw a "flying object" before a second blast on board, the operator's head said Friday. "The crew members are saying that they were hit by a flying object. They saw it with their own eyes," Yutaka Katada, head of Kokuka Sangyo shipping company, told reporters. "We have received a report saying that something seems to have flew in, there was an explosion and it created a hole in the body of the ship," he added. Katada on Thursday had told reporters that the Kokuka Courageous, which was loaded with methanol, had suffered two apparent attacks. After the first, "our crew members made evasive manoeuvres but three hours later it was hit again," he said Thursday. On Friday he said he did not yet have information about the nature of the first attack on the tanker. The blasts caused a fire on board, but Katada said Friday there had not been major damage. The crew were evacuated, with one member suffering minor injuries. "Crew members went back to the ship with support of the US military and recovered the backup power source," Katada said. "We'll review the overall damage but we don't think there's a possibility it will sink. There's no damage to the goods and fuel." He added that he believed initial reports suggesting a torpedo was involved in the attack were incorrect. "The damage was above the sea surface. It would have been below water if it was a torpedo. So I think the report is inaccurate." The Kokuka Courageous was hit around the same time as another tanker in the area, the Norwegian-owned Front Altair, which was hit by three explosions, according to the Norwegian Maritime Authority. There has been no claim of responsibility for the blasts, with Iran denying US claims of Tehran's involvement.


We live in volatile times. Those tuned into stock markets and economic events are probably more keenly aware of that fact than most. Plunging shares in China, sputtering emerging market growth, flat-lining developed world demand, convulsing European integration   there are many things to keep the shares in our portfolios bouncing around like fleas in a box. Make hay when the clouds roll in Jittery investors can cause the shares of good firms to fall despite a robust underlying business story, perhaps a story unaffected by whatever the panic-du-jour happens to be. Today I'm flagging up three compelling growth shares from my own portfolio that show share-price weakness right now. Times like this could be perfect opportunities to get interested in a company, because we might end up bagging a good-value entry point. We have a spread of sectors and market capitalisations here with technology firm and FTSE 100 constituent ARM Holdings (LSE: ARM), pharmaceutical company and FTSE 250 constituent BTG (LSE: BTG) and restaurant chain and FTSE AIM constituent Tasty (LSE: TAST). Trading in line with expectations Yesterday's second-quarter results release from ARM Holdings showed the firm trading in line with City analysts' expectations, yet the technology giant's shares plunged more than 6% on the day. That fall meant the shares eased back more than 19% since the 1205p or so they reached earlier in the year. Investors watch growth numbers closely at ARM, but the firm didn't slip, and the directors sound bullish on the operational momentum in the business. Revenues are up 15% year-on-year, achieved by posting a 3% gain in processor licensing revenue and a 31% uplift in processor royalty revenue. Earnings per share are up 34% and the dividend rose 25%. These are good growthy numbers, as we've come to expect from ARM Holdings. ARM's announcement coincided with news from Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL.US), one of ARM's biggest customers, where fourth-quarter revenue forecast fell short of estimates and it missed some targets for iPhone sales. Yet, to me, that's just 'noise'. ARM Holdings still holds its central position supplying much of the intellectual property (IP) that drives the communication and data industry, which is one of the most powerful growth trends of our time. Growing nicely BTG specialises in targeting acute care, cancer and vascular diseases, and generates revenues from sales of self-marketed products and from royalties on partnered products. Growth numbers are good with City analysts following the firm predicting a 26% earning-per-share uplift during the year to March 2016 and a further 41% improvement the year after that. However, since peaking around 830p at the beginning of the year BTG's shares dropped as much as 25% by June. They now seem to be back on the rise. The firm aims to ramp up sales of a varicose vein treatment called Varithena in the US, but the process is slow. Perhaps some investors were hoping for a faster ramp-up. In an update this month BTG said it expects to take around two years from the first commercial sales in August 2014 to establish a smooth payment process and to achieve widespread adoption and reordering of Varithena by physicians. Despite that, the directors seem upbeat on the product's potential, and it's not the only market offering driving the firm's growth. On a roll Tasty shares are down around 15% from the 145p or so they achieved in March. I can see no reason for the drift   perhaps there is none. Full-year results in March revealed the firm's restaurant rollout programme going well. The company opened seven new outlets during 2014 and a further three up to the end of March, bringing the total number of outlets to 39. I don't think there could be a better time than now to invest in a restaurant rollout programme. Macro-economic conditions seem benign overall, with perhaps a potentially steady increase in disposable income finding its way into consumers' pockets as we move through the macro-cycle. That's more and more money for Tasty to attract with its mostly Wildwood-branded eating and drinking venues. The firm's success shows in the numbers with full-year revenue up 28%, gross profit up 26% and pre-tax profit up 46% on the year-ago figures. ARM Holdings, BTG and Tasty look attractive right now, in my view, but let me throw a fourth idea into the mix. If you click the link that follows, you can find out more about the story behind three hidden factors that we think make this company a potentially lucrative investment for 2015 . Growth flying under the radar can reward early investors well. You can follow this idea up right now by clicking here . Kevin Godbold owns shares in ARM Holdings, BTG and Tasty. The Motley Fool UK has recommended ARM Holdings and BTG. The Motley Fool UK owns shares of Apple. We Fools don't all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors.


Your Social Security benefits last a lot longer in these places. 25 Countries Where Your Social Security Check Goes Furthest When it's time to retire, you may find your Social Security benefits don't go as far as you need them to. If you haven't saved enough to continue to live the lifestyle you want in the U.S.   and many Americans haven't   there are other places you can go. In the United States, the average Social Security check of $1,349.25 a month falls short of the average cost of living of $1,699.76 by $350.51 a month. GOBankingRates looked at the cost of living around the world, including housing, utilities, groceries and transportation, to determine where your Social Security check will go the furthest. Of the 25 countries where the average Social Security benefit buys the most, nine are in Asia, seven are in Latin America, seven are in Eastern Europe and two are in Africa. These are the best places to retire in the world if you want your Social Security check to go as far as possible. 25. Uruguay Total monthly expenditures: $783.84 Social Security left over after expenditures: $565.41 This coastal South American country is nestled between Brazil and Argentina and has beaches, plains and low mountains that contribute to its lovely scenery. It also has the second-highest monthly rent of the 25 countries on this list at $419.33, and the third-highest cost for groceries at $211.60. But you'll still have money left over from your Social Security check if you relocate to Uruguay. 24. Costa Rica Total monthly expenditures: $782.53 Social Security left over after expenditures: $566.72 Costa Rica borders the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean, providing plenty of beautiful beaches to relax on. The interior of the country is mountainous and perfect for hikers and outdoorsy retirees, with the country's tallest mountain, Cerro Chirripo, ascending 12,000 feet. Of the 25 countries on this list, Costa Rica has the highest average monthly rent for a one-bedroom apartment at $424.47, but it is still much cheaper than the U.S, where it is $1,152.45. Costa Rica ranks second-highest for the average cost of groceries at $235.48, and third-highest for the cost of transportation at $46.16. 23. Latvia Total monthly expenditures: $736.20 Social Security left over after expenditures: $613.06 Latvia is located in Eastern Europe on the Baltic Sea and borders Russia, Estonia, Lithuania and Belarus. Historically, it has been under the control of Germany, Poland, Lithuania and Sweden, so the culture has been influenced by many different ethnicities, which can be seen in its architecture and art galleries. Of the 25 countries on the list, Latvia has the highest cost of transportation at $56.08 per month. 22. Hungary Total monthly expenditures: $732.98 Social Security left over after expenditures: $616.27 The landlocked central European country of Hungary has a history of fighting off occupations and invasions and conducting some of their own. In this picturesque country, you'll find influences of the Romans, Mongols, Ottomans and Hapsburgs. From busy Budapest to spa towns and quaint villages, there's a lot to do in Hungary. 21. Greece Total monthly expenditures: $721.53 Social Security left over after expenditures: $627.72 The impact of Greece on world history and culture cannot be overstated. A popular tourist destination, Greece is now gaining in popularity as a retirement locale, and its reasonable cost of living may be part of the reason why. You'll have quite a bit of your Social Security check left over after you pay for necessities. 20. Lithuania Total monthly expenditures: $709.08 Social Security left over after expenditures: $640.17 The Baltic country of Lithuania has been influenced over the years by Russia, Poland and Sweden before declaring its independence from the Soviet Union in 1990. The Baltic coastline and its beautiful countryside make Lithuania a popular place to visit, and its affordable cost of living makes it a good place to retire. 19. Thailand Total monthly expenditures: $698.57 Social Security left over after expenditures: $650.68 If the allure of the exotic Far East appeals to you, try retiring inexpensively to Thailand. While this ancient land has the highest average cost for groceries at $237.98, the average rent isn't much more at $350.78. Glistening beaches and rich history combine to make Thailand a fascinating retirement destination. 18. China Total monthly expenditures: $679.97 Social Security left over after expenditures: $669.28 China has a population of about 1.35 billion people and is the fourth-largest country in the world by total area. Of the 25 countries on the list, it has the third-highest monthly rent at $407.66, but you'll still have nearly half of your Social Security check left after you pay for necessities. Did You Know? 42% of Americans Will Retire Broke, Survey Finds   Here's Why 17. South Africa Total monthly expenditures: $675.72 Social Security left over after expenditures: $673.53 In South Africa, one of two African countries on the list, you'll spend just about half of your monthly Social Security check on necessities. Be sure you like warm weather, though   the average temperature is 62.6 degrees Fahrenheit in Cape Town, but it can reach into the low 100s in the summer, and the highest temperature recorded in the country was about 118 degrees Fahrenheit. 16. Saudi Arabia Total monthly expenditures: $610.31 Social Security left over after expenditures: $738.94 While it might be nice to retire to Saudi Arabia and have more than half of your Social Security check left for discretionary spending, it's difficult to do so. In order to get an entry visa, you must have a confirmed offer of employment in nearly all cases. One option is to marry a Saudi national, but even this does not guarantee that you will be granted an entry visa. 15. Russia Total monthly expenditures: $589.13 Social Security left over after expenditures: $760.12 Retiring to Russia will leave you plenty of money to spend after you pay your living expenses. Cost of groceries is on the lower side at $152.70 per month, while rent is a reasonable $301.63. And you might meet more retirees who are around your age   Russia recently raised the pension age for men from 60 to 65 and for women from 55 to 60. 14. Vietnam Total monthly expenditures: $573.03 Social Security left over after expenditures: $776.22 Vietnam has instituted a free market economy which has improved the quality of life for its citizens, yet it still maintains a low cost of living. If you retire here, you'll spend less than half of your Social Security check on necessities. Of the 25 countries on the list, Vietnam has the lowest monthly cost for transportation at just $7.68. 13. Ecuador Total monthly expenditures: $555.17 Social Security left over after expenditures: $794.08 Ecuador has 1,390 miles of coastline on the Pacific Ocean, and a varied inland climate that includes jungles, plains and mountains. If you retire to Ecuador, you won't need to worry about currency conversion, since the country uses the U.S. dollar. 12. Bulgaria Total monthly expenditures: $532.53 Social Security left over after expenditures: $816.73 Located in southern Europe, Bulgaria shares a border with Greece, Turkey, Macedonia, Serbia and Romania, and also has 220 miles of coastline on the Black Sea. Enjoy that coastline in the summer, because it gets cold during the long Bulgarian winters. 11. Brazil Total monthly expenditures: $529.49 Social Security left over after expenditures: $819.76 Brazil's 4,654 miles of Atlantic Ocean coastline is studded with gorgeous beaches. You'll have plenty of money left over after you've paid for the necessities, although Brazil does have the second-highest cost of transportation on this list at $48.77. 10. Malaysia Total monthly expenditures: $524.86 Social Security left over after expenditures: $824.40 Malaysia is a group of tropical islands just north of the equator in Southeast Asia. In addition to having an affordable cost of living that leaves you with most of your Social Security check for discretionary spending, the country is serene. There are exceptional beaches along the South China Sea, as well as rainforests and mountains. 9. Argentina Total monthly expenditures: $514.30 Social Security left over after expenditures: $834.95 Retiring to Argentina will leave you with plenty of money to spend on things other than necessities, like trips to the country's vast wilderness. You'll find gorgeous national parks with diverse landscapes in various parts of the nation, but head to its southwestern edge, where Argentina shares the stunning Patagonia region with its neighboring country, Chile. Explore the southern sections of the Andes Mountains, trek through impressive meadowlands or gape at stunning glaciers. 8. Ukraine Total monthly expenditures: $501.69 Social Security left over after expenditures: $847.57 Like many Eastern European countries, Ukraine derives its architecture, customs and culture from Russian influences, and features spectacular architecture as well as mountains and coastline along the Black Sea. Ukraine has the third-lowest monthly cost for groceries at $121.21. 7. Philippines Total monthly expenditures: $500.24 Social Security left over after expenditures: $849.01 The Philippines is the world's second-largest archipelago, consisting of over 7,100 individual islands. An endless array of beaches, cheap living and a warm climate are big draws for retirees. The Philippines has the third-lowest cost of transportation   it will cost you just $9.61 a month to get around. 6. Mexico Total monthly expenditures: $467.02 Social Security left over after expenditures: $882.23 Mexico has the sixth-lowest cost for necessities along with proximity to the United States to recommend it to retirees. Warm weather and 5,797 miles of coastline along the Pacific Ocean and Gulf of Mexico will satisfy the snowbirds. Mexico has the second-lowest average monthly cost for utilities at $36.01. 5. Colombia Total monthly expenditures: $457.68 Social Security left over after expenditures: $891.57 If you move to Colombia when you retire and you collect an average Social Security check, you could spend about one-third of that check on necessities and have two-thirds left over to spend on other things. This northernmost South American country has plenty of tropical landscapes along the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. Colombia has the second-lowest average monthly cost for groceries at $113.32. 4. Indonesia Total monthly expenditures: $450.89 Social Security left over after expenditures: $898.37 If you've ever wanted to retire on an island in the Indian Ocean, Indonesia will give you over 18,000 to choose from. It's part of the Malay Archipelago   the world's largest archipelago   which consists of more than 25,000 islands. The country is also inexpensive   Indonesians pay the third-lowest average monthly rent at $195.14. 3. Turkey Total monthly expenditures: $434.64 Social Security left over after expenditures: $914.62 Turkey, situated in southeastern Europe and southwestern Asia, might not be the first retirement destination to pop into your mind, but its subtropical climate and coastline on the Black, Aegean and Mediterranean Seas may have you thinking twice. Turkey has the second-lowest average monthly rent at $191.03 and will leave you plenty of money left over after essentials. 2. Morocco Total monthly expenditures: $432.02 Social Security left over after expenditures: $917.23 Gathering influence from Africa, Europe and the Middle East, Morocco is rich in history and culture, but you don't need to be rich to retire there. In fact, it's one of the cheapest countries to live in. Morocco has the second-lowest average cost for total monthly expenditures overall, and the third-lowest average monthly utility cost at $37.42. 1. India Total monthly expenditures: $283.60 Social Security left over after expenditures: $1,065.66 You will have more of your Social Security check available for discretionary spending in India than anywhere else on the planet, making it the best country to retire to if cost is the primary factor. India has the lowest average monthly costs for rent at $131.17, groceries at $107.52 and utilities at $35.61. Click through to see how much you can expect Social Security to pay through 2034 . More on Social Security and Retirement How to Maximize Your Social Security Income 10 Reasons You Could Get Less Social Security How Much Money Should You Actually Save For Retirement? Methodology: GOBankingRates analyzed 50 countries to see where your Social Security check would go the furthest. First, GOBankingRates found the (1) average monthly Social Security check amount ($1,349.25), as sourced from the Social Security Administration's May 2019 Monthly Statistical Snapshot. Then, for each country, GOBankingRates found the (2) average monthly cost of rent, which was calculated by averaging the monthly costs of rent for both a one-bedroom apartment in the city center and outside the city center; (3) the average monthly cost of groceries; (4) the average cost of a monthly public transportation pass; and (5) the average monthly cost of utilities, all sourced from Numbeo.com. These cost of living factors were combined to give a (6) total average monthly expenditure factor. This factor was subtracted from factor (1) to produce the (7) Social Security benefits left after expenditures, which was the only factor that determined the ranking, with the largest amount ranking the highest. All data is correct as of June 17, 2019.


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JERSEY CITY, N.J.   Low scoring at The Northern Trust was somewhat predictable considering how soft Liberty National was before Wednesday's deluge completely drenched the layout. More than half the field (89 players) posted under-par rounds and the Day 1 scoring average was more than one-and-a-half strokes under par, but the 2017 Presidents Cup proved it's not always target golf at Liberty National. "I watched the Presidents Cup here a couple of years ago and I guess they got the course really firm that week, and that looked really fun to play," said Rory McIlroy, who is tied for fifth after a first-round 65. "This week, we've gotten a soft golf course and just try to play it the best we can." The Northern Trust: Full-field scores | Full coverage | FedExCup standings Justin Thomas played on the victorious U.S. team during the '17 matches and confirmed McIlroy's assessment that Liberty National is a much different course this week. "It's a lot softer, that's for sure. We're hitting some different clubs into some holes that we definitely didn't hit that week," said Thomas, who opened with a 67. "But I would have a hard time seeing the scores being this low with how we played it at the Presidents Cup." During Liberty National's two previous times hosting the playoff opener, the layout had a 71.151 scoring average in 2013 and a 72.282 average in '09. Thursday's average was 69.347.


Don't say it too loudly, but Mike Ashley may have finally agreed a deal to sell Newcastle United. Quiet, nobody move, we don't want to startle him and blow the whole thing. It's safe to say that Ashley is not the most popular character in Newcastle, with many fans growing frustrated with his penny-pinching approach to business. However, if reports are to be believed, he is near to selling the club to Sheikh Khaled bin Zayed Al Nehayan for around £350m. It's the day many fans have been dreaming of, so let's get to know the man a little better. Here are five things you need to know about Sheikh Khaled... He Is the Cousin of Manchester City's Owner If success in football runs in the family, then Newcastle fans are in for a treat if this deal goes through. That's because Sheikh Khaled is the cousin of Manchester City owner Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who has helped build one of the most dominant teams in all of Europe. Plus, if Sheikh Khaled plans to spend money like his cousin, he will soon endear himself to the St James' Park faithful. However, his family connection is causing a stir over the possibility of a regulations breach in the Premier League. Mike Ashley sells #NUFC to Sheikh Khaled bin Zayed Al Nehayan - cousin of #MCFC owner Sheikh Mansour 🤔 Is this not a breach of Premier League regulations? Allowing family members to own clubs in the same division will lead to 'special relationships' that are entirely unethical   Crippy Cooke (@CrippyCooke) May 26, 2019 He Tried to Finalise the Most Expensive Takeover in History in 2018 Sheikh Khaled has long been keen to dip his toe into the footballing waters, so much so that he was ready to bankroll the most expensive takeover in history last year. According to the Daily Mail , he failed with an eye-watering £2bn bid to buy Liverpool in 2018, after several meetings with club officials. However, Reds shareholders John W Henry and Michael Gordon never met with Sheikh Khaled, seemingly determined not to sell.  Mike Ashley has agreed to sell Newcastle for £350million to the cousin of Sheikh Mansour. Contracts have been signed and submitted to the Premier League between Ashley and Sheikh Khaled bin Zayed Al Nehayan. [The Sun] pic.twitter.com/oWuRm62KWo   City Chief (@City_Chief) May 26, 2019  Newcastle may not have been his first chance, but do you really think fans will care? He Knows All About Business Having money is all well and good, but the owner of a club needs to know all about business if they are to help their team improve. Fortunately, Sheikh Khaled fits the bill. After securing a degree in Business Administration and a PhD in Finance from universities in the United States, Sheikh Khaled set up the Bin Zayed Group in 1988 which specialises in a number of areas, including finance, technology and trading. He clearly knows how to run a business, and also how to make money, and the hope is that he can apply these skills to football. His Company Values Sound Like a Recipe for Success in Football Not only has Sheikh Khaled masterminded the emergence of a hugely successful company, but he has done so with values that are sure to excite football fans. On the Bin Zayed Group website , the company's values are listed, and it should come as no surprise why they have been so successful. They focus on improving, growing and rewarding people for top performances, but the main focus is one thing - profits. If you apply all these values to football, it sounds like Sheikh Khaled could be the dream owner. He wants to strengthen and improve, and he wants to make money doing it. He Wants Rafa Benitez to Stay If there's one person who has been the subject of more speculation than Ashley, it's manager Rafa Benitez. The Spaniard is beloved by most in Newcastle, but finds himself out of contract at the end of the season. A major question on everyone's lips is this - how would this takeover affect Benitez? Not to be over dramatic about the takeover but I've just ordered a Newcastle shirt with Mbappe 7 on the back.   Adam. (@AdamNUFC_) May 27, 2019 To put it simply, it could be exactly what he needs to stay. Both The Sun and the Daily Mail note that Sheikh Khaled wants Benitez to stay at the club, so much so that securing his future would be one of his first jobs at St James' Park. Benitez wants to see investment and improvement, and it looks like he could get that with Sheikh Khaled.


With the Wednesday morning news that Saints receiver Michael Thomas signed a new five-year, $100 million contract to remain with his original team through the 2024 season, it's time to see which NFL receivers have the biggest active contracts. The Thomas deal is the first for a receiver to break the $100 million mark in total value, and though NFL contracts frequently have a lot of interesting non-guaranteed language, these nine guys shouldn't have to borrow any money anytime soon. T.Y. Hilton | Julio Jones | Stefon Diggs | Jarvis Landry | DeAndre Hopkins | Brandin Cooks | Mike Evans | Odell Beckham, Jr. | Michael Thomas (All contract information courtesy of OverTheCap.com ). T.Y. Hilton: 5 years, $65 million, $38 million guaranteed (Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports) The Colts' third-round pick in 2012, Hilton has been one of the NFL's best deep targets for a long time. He signed his contract extension in 2015, and he's scheduled to be a free agent after the 2020 season. If anything goes south, the Colts can cut Hilton before the 2020 season with no cap penalty at all. If they don't, he'll be on the books for $14.542 million. Julio Jones: 5 years, $71.25 million, $47 million guaranteed (Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports) That Jones has the eighth-highest contract on this list tells you the need the Falcons have to get something done with their best player. If Jones isn't the NFL's top receiver, he's on a very short list. He's already restructured his contract once to give the team more cap space by moving Jones' $2.8 million of his 2019 number into 2018 as part of a $4.4 million signing bonus. Jones is on the books for $13,466,666 in 2019 and $12,892,668 in 2020, the last year of his current contract, but this is academic. The Falcons need to get Jones extended sooner than later. Stefon Diggs: 5 years, $72 million, $40.007 million guaranteed (Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) Diggs has improved exponentially through his four-year career, and the VIkings did the smart thing in 2018, rewarding him with an extension before things got fractious. Right now, when you consider the length of his rookie deal, Diggs is under contract through the 2023 season, and the cap hits don't get any higher than $15 million in any year. With his talent, that's a bargain for the team. Jarvis Landry: 5 years, $75.5 million, $47 million guaranteed (Scott R. Galvin-USA TODAY Sports) After four seasons with the Dolphins in which he established himself as one of the league's most prolific receivers, Landry secured the bag with the Browns before the start of the 2018 season. But this contract is an interesting one-the cap penalty for releasing Landry is pretty small starting in 2020 ($4.5 million that season, $3 million in 2021, and $1.5 million in 2022), and with Odell Beckham now on Cleveland's ledger as well, there may be a restructure in order. DeAndre Hopkins: 5 years, $81 million, $49 million guaranteed (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) Perhaps the top receiver in the NFL, Hopkins signed his well-deserved extension on August 31, 2017, and he's done nothing but earn it ever since. Over the last two seasons , only Michael Thomas has more receptions than Hopkins' 221, only Julio Jones has more receiving yards than Hopkins' 2,950, and Hopkins is tied with Antonio Brown for the most receiving touchdowns with 24. The Texans' offense would be lost without him. Brandin Cooks: 5 years, $81 million, $50.459 million guaranteed (Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports) Cooks had outstanding seasons with the Saints and Patriots before the Rams gave him a lucrative extension in July, 2018. He became the epicenter of Sean McVay's passing offense, and few receivers of his generation have excelled in so many different concepts. Signed through the 2023 season, Cooks has language in his contract that would make a release prohibitive until the 2022 season, and even then, it'd be an $8.2 million cap hit. Expect to see Cooks in Los Angeles for a long time. Mike Evans: 5 years, $82.5 million, $55 million guaranteed (Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports) Is Mike Evans the most underrated receiver in the NFL today? You could make that case based on talent vs. recognition, but Evans is certainly paid like a top receiver. He got his big deal in Marsh of 2018, and he's already restructured it once, converting $4 million of his salary to a signing bonus in June, 2019. That gave the Bucs $3.2 million in cap room for the 2019 season, and added $800,000 to the remaining years of his contract, which currently runs through 2023. Odell Beckham, Jr.: 5 years, $90 million, $65 million guaranteed (AP Photo/Ron Schwane) It is perhaps the ultimate Dave Gettleman move to sign Odell Beckham, Jr. to a five-year, $90 million deal in 2018, insist that he wasn't signing Beckham to trade him, and then trade him. But now that he's out of the Giants' disaster, things get interesting. Beckham and Landry are two of the highest-paid receivers in the league-between them, they're responsible for over $31 million in cap room in 2019 alone. No doubt they'll be a productive duo on the field, especially with Baker Mayfield throwing the ball, but how long will it be before one or both prove too expensive? Could be a moot point with the salary cap increasing every year and a new CBA (hopefully) around the corner, but it's something to watch. Michael Thomas: 5 years, $100 million, $61 million guaranteed (Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports) This is as well-deserved a receiver contract as there can be, because Thomas is already ridiculously good, and it's likely that he's going to get even better-though "even better" is up from a pretty high bar. As I recently pointed out , Pro Football Reference has target and catch percentage totals going back to 1992, and in that time, no other receiver has been more efficient turning his targets into catches than Thomas in 2018. Among receivers with at least 100 targets in a season, Thomas' 85.0% catch rate reigns supreme. He led the league with 125 catches for 1,405 yards and nine touchdowns, and he wasn't just getting by on easy short completions. Per Pro Football Focus, Thomas was targeted on 12 passes of 20 air yards or more, with eight catches for 288 yards and two touchdowns. In 2016, he ranked fifth all time among receivers targeted at least 100 times with a 76.0% catch rate. 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The Seattle Seahawks acted quickly after the 2019 NFL draft ended, signing a dozen undrafted free agents to add to the competition for a roster spot in training camp. Included among them was running back Adam Choice, who came to Seattle fresh off a national championship title with Clemson. Choice was a force in college, averaging 7.1 yards per carry with seven rushing touchdowns his senior season. While his numbers were great, they didn't lead to a selection in the draft thanks in part to his size (five-foot-nine and 209 pounds) and his average speed (4.52 in the 40-yard dash at Clemson's Pro Day ). Seattle snapped him up and added him to the running back competition, a position that is already loaded at the top with Chris Carson and Rashaad Penny - not to mention J.D. McKissic, C.J. Prosise, Bo Scarbrough and rookie Travis Homer. Choice's college numbers are impressive, but his lack of elite size or speed will make his path to a roster spot a tough one - particularly with multiple other running backs battling for spots this year in training camp. MORE: 'Jeopardy' fans ripped James Holzhauer for how he said Dr. Dre's name but here's why he did it Former NFL great Mark Gastineau has a GoFundMe for the fight of his life How the Bulls can help the Lakers facilitate an Anthony Davis trade Spurs' DeMar DeRozan 'possibly could be on the trade block' to Lakers 49ers injury woes have small silver lining


The world's second-ranked golfer and the reigning U.S. Open champion are projected to miss the cut at the inaugural Rocket Mortgage Classic at Detroit Golf Club. Dustin Johnson and Gary Woodland each finished Friday's second round at 2-under-par 142, one shot off the projected cut line. Woodland, making his first start since winning the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach Golf Links earlier this month, carded a 3-under 69 on Friday. He rallied to birdie two of his final three holes but missed 14-foot birdie putt on the par-3 ninth, his last hole of the day, that likely will send him packing this weekend. Johnson shot his second straight 71. "I made a lot of birdies today," said Woodland, who had eight birdies and five bogeys on Friday. "I felt a lot better today. Yesterday, I think I was a little hyped up. Today was much more under control, I just was a little off with the game. "It's frustrating not to play well." Gary Woodland plays his second shot on the 14th hole during the first round of the Rocket Mortgage Classic. (Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports) Woodland had to dig out of a first-round hole after shooting 1-over 73 on Thursday. And after struggling to get into a groove, he acknowledged the added attention after winning the U.S. Open - the first major title of his career - proved to be a bit of a distraction from his routine. "Yeah, I had a lot of media," Woodland said. "I did a couple days of media last week when usually I don't take much time off and I had some days off last week. So I'll tighten that up." Johnson, a 20-time PGA Tour winner, has dealt with a star status longer. His problem this week was bogeys. Johnson made five bogeys on Friday, including three in a four-hole finishing stretch on Nos. 5-8. He started his day on the back nine and went on a tear with four consecutive birdies on Nos. 14-17. Dustin Johnson hits his tee shot on the 12th hole during the first round of the Rocket Mortgage Classic. (Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports) "Yeah, it just seemed like every time I hit a bad shot, it was in the wrong spot and made bogey," Johnson said. "Just made way too many bogeys." Johnson typically has used this time in the calendar to prepare for the British Open, which commences July 18 at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland. He hoped the change in routine might make him a little sharper after finishing T-35 at the U.S. Open. "I could get a little better with all parts of the game," he said. "I've got a couple weeks, I'll go home and figure it out." https://compass.pressekompass.net/compasses/golfweek/which-major-has-been-your-favorite-so-fa MORE: Report: Jill Ellis is benching the best midfielder alive for USA - France Danny Green: 'This is the time where I need to maximize the dollars on the longest amount of years that I can do' Kawhi Leonard 'Seriously Considering' Lakers, Per Stephen A. Smith Heading into training camp: Zach Zenner's path to the 53-man roster Lakers 'expected' to try and sign DeAndre Jordan who wants to be back in L.A.


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The Los Angeles Lakers and New Orleans Pelicans executed a blockbuster trade on Saturday that now positions Anthony Davis and LeBron James alongside each other in the Lakers front-court. While the Lakers paid a steep price to acquire Davis, the 26-year-old All-NBA performer instantly helps LeBron transform Los Angeles into a championship contender next season. But where exactly does AD rank among the greatest teammates of King James' career? We explored that very question in the following slides. No. 10 - Mo Williams Mo Williams teamed up with LeBron James as a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers from 2008-10. During that time, Williams earned a trip to the 2009 All-Star game alongside LeBron. That season, Mo averaged 18 points, four assists and three rebounds in support of King James while appearing in 81 regular season contests. He'd help LeBron lead Cleveland to the Eastern Conference Finals that year as well before being eliminated by Dwight Howard and the Orlando Magic. No. 9 - Anderson Varejao Anderson "Wild Thing" Varejao was a longtime teammate of LeBron James who provided defense, rebounding and unlimited energy in support of the King. Accompanying James during both of his tours of duty in Cleveland, Andy first helped LeBron advance to the 2007 NBA Finals by providing an enthusiastic presence in the paint throughout the postseason. He'd then come off the bench to help LeBron and the Cavaliers advance to the NBA Finals in 2015 before ending his tenure with James and Cleveland the following year. No. 8 - J.R. Smith After joining LeBron James in Cleveland midway through the 2014-15 season, J.R. Smith would prove to be an integral piece of the Cavaliers championship run the following year. While starting at shooting guard for the Cavs, Smith provided a defensive presence for Cleveland alongside LeBron while also connecting on 40% of his three-point attempts. During the 2016 NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors, J.R. scored in double figures five times while knocking down 5-of-10 triples on his way to 20 points in a pivotal Game 3 victory. No. 7 - Zydrunas Ilgauskas Zydrunas Ilgauskas was the first All-Star player that LeBron James ever played with in his NBA career. "Big Z" earned All-Star honors the year before LeBron arrived in Cleveland as well as while playing alongside the young King in 2005. The player who has his No. 11 retired by the Cavaliers averaged 14 points and eight rebounds while battling through injuries during 12 seasons in Cleveland. Showing his loyalty to LeBron, he'd also play the final year of his career in Miami as a member of the Heat when James first arrived in South Beach. No. 6 - Ray Allen Ray Allen was not at the peak of his Hall of Fame career when he teamed up with LeBron James as a member of the Miami Heat, but he would prove critical in helping shape the championship legacy of King James. During his two seasons with Miami from 2012-14, Allen averaged 10 points per game and shot 40% from three-point range while proving to be a consistent weapon off the bench. He also connected on a legendary shot in the 2013 NBA Finals that saved the series for Miami and propelled LeBron to his second championship. No. 5 - Kevin Love When the Cavaliers traded Andrew Wiggins to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Kevin Love in 2014, Cleveland officially had a "Big Three" that could contend for a championship. The deal paired Love alongside LeBron James and Kyrie Irving and he did his best to open the paint by stretching the floor as a threat from long-range. Love averaged 16 points and 10 rebounds during his first two seasons with LeBron before becoming an All-Star in 2017 and 2018. He was also a critical piece to the Cavs championship run in 2016 and came up with a crucial defensive stand against Stephen Curry in the waning moments of Game 7 that's since been memorialized as "The Stop." No. 4 - Chris Bosh Chris Bosh sacrificed more than any other superstar to help LeBron James win multiple championships with the Miami Heat. The 11-time NBA All-Star averaged 20 points and nine rebounds playing primarily on the interior with the Toronto Raptors before changing his game and opening up the key as a stretch four when he arrived in Miami. He averaged 18 and seven with the Heat while helping LeBron and Dwyane Wade win two rings and advance to four-straight NBA Finals. As an All-Star during every season he played with James in Miami, there's an argument to be made that Bosh should be ranked even higher on this list. No. 3 - Kyrie Irving Kyrie Irving scored 26 points during Game 7 of the 2016 NBA Finals against the 73-win Golden State Warriors while connecting on a dagger three that would decide the contest. He also scored 30 points during Game 3 of that series, 34 points in Game 4 and offered a staggering 41-point effort during Game 5 to keep the series alive. He was an All-Star twice in the three years he played with LeBron in Cleveland and would've made a third All-Star appearance in 2016 had he not missed significant time during the regular season due to an injury he suffered in the 2015 NBA Finals. While running with King James from 2014-17, he averaged 22, 20 and 25 points per game while dishing out five assists on a nightly basis. Had he not requested a trade in the summer of 2017 there is no telling how many more titles Cleveland could have potentially contended for. No. 2 - Anthony Davis At 26-years-old, Anthony Davis has already been named an All-NBA First Team player three times in his young career. The six-time All-Star, three-time blocks leader and three-time All-Defensive Team performer expects to impact the game for his Los Angeles Lakers on both ends of the floor alongside LeBron James. By the time they're finished playing together in Los Angeles, AD could potentially go down as LeBron's greatest teammate of all-time. But in order to do that, he's going to have to come up big when the lights are brightest for the Lakers. As it stands right now, Davis projects to rank as the second greatest teammate of James career. But another championship or two could certainly change that projection. No. 1 - Dwyane Wade Dwyane Wade was an NBA Finals MVP before LeBron James arrived on the shores of South Beach. Alongside LeBron in Miami, he then helped lead the Heat to four-straight Finals appearances while winning two more rings-the first and second of James' career. During the four years he spent as LeBron's teammate from 2010-14, Wade averaged 26, 22, 21 and 19 points. He was an All-Star every season he played with LeBron in Miami before joining him for a brief time later in his career with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Until Anthony Davis helps King James win at least one championship, D-Wade will always hold the top spot on this list. MORE: What the Lakers' new roster looks like with Anthony Davis NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger on Antonio Brown: 'He made me a better quarterback' Is Jabrill Peppers the Giants' biggest x-factor in 2019? Heading into training camp: Logan Thomas is a top-3 TE