ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) The Orioles surged ahead and then had a tough time staying there. All that happened just in the ninth inning. Renato Nunez hit a three-run homer to complete a six-run ninth, and Baltimore held on for a 9-6 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night. Nunez hit one of two three-run homers for the Orioles, but it took a diving lunge by reliever Mychal Givens to keep the Orioles from falling behind before the big inning. Nunez's 19th home run came off Jose Alvarado after an RBI triple by Jonathan Villar. The blast put the Orioles up 9-3 before Tampa Bay tried to rally in the bottom of the ninth. Shawn Armstrong came in to get the final out with two runners on base and earn his second save. ''We haven't had a whole lot of late-game wins,'' said a relieved manager Brandon Hyde. ''With a six-run lead, obviously you should be able to hold that. But it's baseball and things happen.'' The Rays had their four-game winning streak snapped and fell 6 1/2 games behind the AL East-leading New York Yankees. ''That inning kind of uploaded on us there. The leadoff walks are telling. It's amazing how many times those guys come around and score,'' said Rays manager Kevin Cash. "It's frustrating. Look, when you lose late games, that's going to be more frustrating than getting separated early.'' Alvarado (0-5) gave up six runs in two-thirds of an inning. ''I think the error, for me, was in the first at-bat, a walk (of pinch-hitter Anthony Santander),'' he said. Givens (1-4) got his first win since Sept. 24, 2017, after lunging to barely tag out a sliding Kevin Kiermaier near the plate, preventing the Rays from taking a 4-3 lead in the bottom of the eighth. Givens, who had lost 11 straight decisions, appeared to be injured after falling down after the play, but he got up and finished the inning. ''I wouldn't mind him flipping the ball to the catcher there, to be honest, and stay out of it,'' Hyde said. ''Obviously we need him, but it was a good play.'' Rookie All-Star left-hander John Means started for Baltimore and pitched seven innings, leaving after throwing 98 pitches. Means, who has not lost in seven starts since May 18, gave up three runs (two earned) on six hits, walking none while striking out five. ''I was honestly just happy to get past five innings, since that's what I've been doing the past (three) starts,'' Means said. ''I've gathered some nicknames along the way, like five-and-dive ... so I'm glad I could go seven today.'' The Orioles have won only five games since June 8 and Means has started three of them. He goes into the All-Star break with a 7-4 record and a 2.50 ERA. After his throwing error helped the Rays score the game's first run, Rio Ruiz hit a three-run homer off Austin Pruitt, his fifth of the season, accounting for all the Orioles' scoring until the ninth. Mike Brosseau's first career home run drove in the first earned run off Means in the fourth inning, and the Rays tied it at 3 in the sixth on a double by Yandy Diaz and a single by Avisail Garcia. Rays opener Ryne Stanek pitched only the first inning, striking out two. The crowd of 21,545 brought the total for the three-game series to 62,911. About 30,000 tickets were sold for $2 apiece. BULLPEN HELP WANTED Hyde, whose team came into Wednesday night's game with a 5.76 ERA: ''You've got to be able to pitch to win in this league, and to keep games close in this league. I think our starters have done a pretty good job, especially recently, and I'd just like to see our bullpen guys start to keep us in games a little more.'' TRAINER'S ROOM Orioles: LHP Josh Rogers had UCL revision surgery in Dallas, a procedure that has a recovery projection similar to that of Tommy John surgery. ... OF D.J. Stewart (right ankle sprain) will continue his rehab at Double-A Bowie. Rays: Kiermaier was scratched from the lineup about 90 minutes before the first pitch due to left wrist soreness. He pinch ran in the eighth. . 2B Brandon Lowe was added to the AL All-Star team but may not play due to a bruised lower right leg, an injury that happened on a foul ball Tuesday. ... INF Matt Duffy, on the IL with a strained left hamstring, is expected to play for the Gulf Coast League Rays on Thursday. UP NEXT Orioles: RHP Dylan Bundy (3-10) will pitch the opener of a three-game series at Toronto against RHP Aaron Sanchez (3-11) on Friday night. Rays: RHP Yonny Chrinos (7-4) will pitch Thursday night's opener of a four-game series against the Yankees. LHP J.A. Happ (7-4) will pitch for New York for the first time since giving up eight earned runs in a loss to Houston on June 23. ---- More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP-Sports ---- More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP-Sports


Tennessee Titans general manager Jon Robinson added another weapon for quarterback Marcus Mariota in the 2019 NFL Draft. In the second round and with the No. 51 overall pick, he selected former Ole Miss wide receiver A.J. Brown. There are high expectations for Brown, to the point that some are already looking at him as a potential 2019 Offensive Rookie of the Year candidate before the preseason has even begun. When Pro Football Focus' Michael Renner listed his Top 10 candidates to win the award, he placed Brown at No. 8. "Brown is another receiver who should get a good deal of schemed targets right away because of his YAC ability," he wrote. "Brown broke 40 tackles on 159 catches over the past two seasons at Ole Miss. The Titans don't have another receiver in the starting lineup that can replicate that sort of production." The Titans will hope Brown turns out to be as much of a steal as many analysts believe he was. The receiver was originally ranked on PFF's Big Board as the 20th overall prospect, but ended up being the third at the position to be selected behind Marquise Brown (No. 25) and N'Keal Harry (No. 32). Brown had a prolific career with the Rebels, recording 189 receptions for 2,984 yards and 19 touchdowns, also earning first-team All-SEC honors twice. Renner listed Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray as his front runner to take home the honors. MORE: Most bizarre and incredible catches by fishermen in past decade NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players Steph Curry's Game 6 win keeps parents Dell and Sonya from splitting up Browns GM John Dorsey Spent First Round of NFL Draft Prank Calling Other GMs Riley Ridley was one of the best value picks from the 2019 NFL draft


Fate wasn't always smiling on the Arrow Schmidt Peterson Motorsports drivers in the Indianapolis 500, but there were some highly promising aspects to the team's race, as David Malsher explains. The almost mystical but definitely not mythical magic of the Indianapolis 500 has passed and it left an imprint on the Arrow Schmidt Peterson Motorsports team as it always does. The person who fails to be moved by the sheer majesty of Memorial Day Weekend at Indianapolis Motor Speedway is someone who really should just sell their tickets on. For the drivers in the last hour before the race, it's a tough time. They're busy being courteous to well-wishers and guests, and trying not to let their typical pre-race tension become heightened further by Indy's pomp and ceremony and flypasts, and the fact that 300,000 are on the ground to watch the biggest one-day sporting event on earth. James Hinchcliffe, Arrow Schmidt Peterson Motorsports Honda Photo by: Scott R LePage / LAT Images For Arrow SPM's resident ace James Hinchcliffe, it's a little easier, having experienced this scenario since 2011. He may have struggled in qualifying and only started 32 nd , but he got the bit between his teeth come the race and had made up five places in the first 10 laps. Thereafter it was a case of making passes and dodging bullets and the Arrow SPM #5 crew producing slick pitstops. This combination saw Hinch into the top 20 for the second stint, and the top 15 at three-quarter distance. Passes on Zach Veach of Andretti Autosport and Chip Ganassi Racing's Felix Rosenqvist would see James in the top dozen, while threading through the gaps between debris and car carcasses in the five-car pile-up on Lap 178 ensured he moved into 10 th . Despite losing out on the restart to former Indy 500 Tony Kanaan, Hinchcliffe could be reasonably satisfied with a day in which he had gained 21 places. "Honestly, it was a hell of a day for the Arrow Schmidt Peterson guys," he said. "I really wanted that top-10. We were sitting there near the end, but TK, famous for his restarts, just snookered us there. We got boxed in and I couldn't make a move. From where we started, we kept our nose clean all day   smart decisions on the racetrack, passed when we could, patient when we needed to be   and great strategy in the pits. We made the most of what we had today. It was a great comeback for the guys. "On the first stint, the car was really dialed in. Then the track temps got hotter, we lost a little bit of front-end. The cloud cover came and went; we were up and down with the changes on the stops. The car was in a pretty good window the whole time. We were just fine-tuning. Thanks to all the engineers. It was a solid run for us." Remarking on a couple of close calls in which he flirted with accidents, Hinchcliffe commented: "I actually white-walled [brushing the white-painted SAFER barrier with the right-side tires] in the first stint coming off Turn 4. I hit pretty hard and was lucky enough not to bend anything. "Then when the wreck happened at the north end, I was slowing down but [Ryan] Hunter-Reay also slowed at the same time and he was low so I couldn't go there. After Charlie [Kimball] spun, he rolled back just enough for us to sneak through the middle   a little too close for comfort but we got through it. Not quite a top-10, but we're pretty damn proud of that." Rookie teammate Marcus Ericsson, who had impressed throughout practice and qualifying, had a different kind of Indy 500   disappointed with the result but pleased with his performance for the first 340 miles of the 500-mile race. He had already been buoyed by he and his #7 crew winning the traditional pitstop competition on Carb Day [the Friday before the race]. Marcus Ericsson is congratulated by Arrow SPM competition director Billy Vincent after he and the #7 crew beat Ganassi to win the pitstop competition. From the start he played it smart, maintaining his 13th-place starting slot, before moving into the Top 10 following the first round of stops. Not long past half-distance, the Swede was eighth and looking in prime position to be top-placed rookie in a race that contained six newbies altogether. Unfortunately, he locked his rear wheels coming into the pitlane   easily done as a driver slows down to 60mph having been running 225 moments before   and as he spun, he broke his car's nose against the pitwall. A crestfallen Ericsson explained afterward: "The Arrow car was really good all day, and the guys had really good pit stops. Up until I did that mistake at pit entry, we were looking really good. We were running in the top eight most of the time, really in the race, like we were hoping and planning on. I just pushed a bit too hard and locked up the rears. "After that, our race was pretty much over, but we still kept fighting and the car was still really good, so I was able to finish the race. It was a great feeling to finish and get the checkered flag, but obviously I'm disappointed for the guys because they put in so much work all month, and I was hoping to get us a better result." A couple of days later Marcus, who had finished second best of the rookies and 23 rd overall, took to Instagram to reflect sincerely and movingly about the whole Indy experience. His words carry extra weight as a driver who has experienced Formula 1 at the greatest and/or most storied grand prix tracks, such as Suzuka, Spa-Francorchamps, Monza and Monaco. He said: "Just want to write a few words about this past month. I never could've imagined how special and unique this event is. How much it means for everyone involved, how much every single person puts into this race. I've never experienced that strong emotions I felt before/during and after a race. "The disappointment and sadness I felt after the race on Sunday was something I've never felt before. All that hard work and everything was just gone in that split second when the mistake happened. But now with a few days distance to it, I choose to see it in a different way. It's so many positives to bring and I know I gave it my everything every single day. And one mistake cannot take that away from me. I'm proud of what I achieved, and I learned so much. The Arrow SPM crew working 'for real' on race day. Photo by: Geoffrey M. Miller / LAT Images "And all this just means my hunger to come back next year is even bigger. When I was racing in Europe and all over the world I never understood how and why everyone said how special this race is. I just felt like it was just another race. But now I can say I really understand what it means. It truly is the greatest spectacle in racing. And I'm proud and always will be proud to say that I've done the Indy 500." Arrow SPM managing director Taylor Kiel was also looking at the positives when he spoke to Motorsport.com after the race. "It was a bit disappointing how it ended up, of course," he said, "because Marcus was having a really good run, from first practice right up to his incident in pitlane. I mean, he had been driving really well and I'm proud we gave him a really quick car. Overall, I think he should be proud of his first oval race. "I liked the fact that Marcus went right out after that and passed some cars. The incident didn't faze him. So he'll be hard on himself but a lot of people much more experienced than him made mistakes on pitlane   skidding, missing pitboxes, speeding, and so on   so he shouldn't be too down. "The other thing is, I think because it's become harder to pass here, as a driver sees the laps ticking down, he's looking at other ways to gain time and get in front of the guy he's been chasing. And yeah, you can make up a lot of time on the run in to the pits if you push to the limit, and on the out-lap too. But it's so easy to go over that limit just a bit." Although Arrow SPM has been renowned for becoming imaginative with strategy whenever Fate has hurt them in qualifying and left them with unrepresentative grid slots, the squad elected not to do that with Hinchcliffe on this day. Hinchcliffe's strong progress from the back row on race day prompted Arrow SPM to keep him on the same strategy as the leaders. Photo by: Geoffrey M. Miller / LAT Images "After one stint, James had already made up six places!" said Kiel, "so we thought we'd keep him on the same strategy as the leaders. He was making great progress. Obviously, as you come through, it gets harder and harder to make up ground because the cars you're catching are faster and faster   that's why they're there, you know? "But I still think he had some really good momentum, and then one of his tire sets was a little off   his right-front had a pretty severe vibration, like maybe a wheel-weight had been knocked off. We're not sure yet. That would have kind of slowed his charge for a whole stint, because you don't want to pit immediately for a new wheel: making that extra stop will just lose all the ground you've already made up. So he was just going to have to stick with it, but then luckily for us the caution came out and he was able to pit again without too much damage to track position [because everyone was running at heavily reduced speed]. In fact I think he only lost one place. "It also gave us a chance to top him up with fuel so he could have made it to the end on one stop less than almost all the fast guys. I think Scott [Dixon of Ganassi] was the only other guy who could have done that. But then of course everyone's fuel issues went away when that final caution came out so no one had an advantage. "Looking at the basic facts, James went from 32 nd to 11 th by being smart, making passes, missing that huge wreck   just about!   and we gave him great pitstops too. I think if it had been the Indianapolis 600, we'd have been looking even better, but… "At the end of the day, you're never happy unless you win, but there's at least a lot we can be satisfied with   we had fast cars, good pitstops and good drivers. It's just that sometimes you need a little more to be on your side to get the results you feel you deserve. "But we're not going to dwell on it just yet. We have to keep pushing on to Detroit this weekend." About Arrow Electronics Arrow Electronics guides innovation forward for over 200,000 leading technology manufacturers and service providers. With 2018 sales of $30 billion, Arrow develops technology solutions that improve business and daily life. Learn more at fiveyearsout.com . Arrow Schmidt Peterson Motorsports Hondas of James Hinchcliffe, Robert Wickens and Marcus Ericsson. Photo by: Arrow Schmidt Peterson Motorsports


PARIS   The Latest on the French Open (all times local): 4:15 p.m. Rafael Nadal has made light work of qualifier Yannick Hanfmann, winning 6-2, 6-1, 6-3 to advance to the second round. The 11-time champion at Roland Garros saved four break points in his first service game on Court Philippe Chatrier but was never troubled again by the 184th-ranked German, who was playing for the first time in the French Open main draw. Nadal later praised the refurbished showcase court where he won his 11 French titles, calling it "very beautiful." ___ 3:45 p.m. After throwing up twice on the court, Frances Tiafoe says he was "very depleted" for the fifth set of a 6-2, 4-6, 6-3, 3-6, 6-0 first-round loss to Filip Krajinovic of Serbia. Tiafoe, at No. 32 the only American seeded in the men's draw, was coming off his best Grand Slam showing, a quarterfinal run at the Australian Open. He said he didn't think he had food poisoning because he felt fine before the match: "Throwing up during the match isn't something that normally happens to me ... I threw up again when I went to the locker room after the third set. The fifth-set result obviously came to that because (I) was obviously very depleted and had nothing really in me. It was tough to end like that." In another instance of an American losing to a Serbian in five sets, Denis Kudla was beaten 6-0, 6-7 (7), 5-7, 6-3, 6-4 by Miomir Kecmanovic. Also, 12th-seeded Daniil Medvedev wasted a two-set lead in a 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, 7-5 loss to Pierre-Hugues Herbert of France. ___ 1:40 p.m. Former No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki wasted a perfect start when she lost 0-6, 6-3, 6-3 to 68th-ranked Veronika Kudermetova in the opening match of the day on Court Philippe Chatrier. Wozniacki's record this year dropped to 9-8 after her fourth straight loss   including first-round defeats in Madrid and Rome   since reaching the final of a clay-court event in Charleston, South Carolina, last month. The 13th-ranked Wozniacki announced in October that she has rheumatoid arthritis. The match marked Kudermetova's debut in the main draw at Roland Garros and the biggest win of her career in terms of ranking. The Russian player hit a whopping 40 winners to Wozniacki's 15. ___ 11:10 a.m. Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova has pulled out of the French Open ahead of her first-round match because of an injured left forearm. The No. 6-seeded Kvitova tweeted Monday that she has been dealing with pain for a few weeks. An MRI on Sunday night confirmed a Grade 2 tear, which she said "could get a lot worse" if she played. She had been due to face Sorana Cirstea on Court Suzanne Lenglen. Kvitova was replaced in the draw by Kaja Juvan, an 18-year-old from Slovenia who lost in qualifying and will be making her Grand Slam debut. Play has started at Roland Garros on Day 2 of the clay-court Grand Slam tournament. ___ 9 a.m. Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams   owners of a combined collection of 55 Grand Slam singles titles   are all in action on Day 2 at the French Open. Each is embarking on a bid to achieve a milestone over the next two weeks at Roland Garros. Nadal begins Monday against Yannick Hanfmann, a German qualifier who played tennis at Southern California and whose career Grand Slam record is 0-1. Nadal seeks his record-extending 12th championship in Paris, the most for any man or woman at any major tournament. Djokovic, whose first-round opponent is Hubert Hurkacz of Poland, eyes a fourth consecutive Grand Slam trophy, something only one man has managed in the past 45 years: Djokovic himself. And Williams, who starts against Vitalia Diatchenko, renews her quest for a 24th major title, which would tie Margaret Court for the most in history. Other past Grand Slam champs in action on a busy day include Stan Wawrinka and Caroline Wozniacki. ___ More AP Tennis: https://apnews.com/apf-Tennis and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports


Do you have $2.79 million? Then you can buy the home of former Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis. According to Realtor.com Lewis is selling his mansion in Indian Hill for $2.79 million. "Lewis' 9,000-square-foot mansion sits on 3.5 beautiful acres, including lush landscaping. The six-bedroom estate offers serious curb appeal thanks to its windows with shutters, white column entryway, and gorgeous red brick facade," an article on Realtor.com said. Realtor.com is operated by Move, Inc. The website, much like Zillow or Tulia, offers a list of for-sale properties from many different real estate groups. Lewis' mansion is featured in the "Celebrity Real Estate News" section. The six-bedroom, 6.5 bathroom home was built in 1996. The listing said there are an "abundance" of custom details, including crown moldings throughout, traditional light fixtures, fireplaces, and built-in bookshelves. The home sits on more than 3.5 acres, has an exercise room, two studies and nine garage spaces. Outside, there is a covered porch, aerated pond, pool, fireplace and a pool house. The wine cellar is "the stuff of Napa dreams." the listing said. "You'll never want to leave." Lewis was the head coach for the Cincinnati Bengals for 16 seasons and was let go in December. He was by far the longest-tenured coach in team history. The Bengals had three consecutive losing seasons for the first time under Lewis, and they were 0-7 in playoff games during his time as coach. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Former Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis is selling his Indian Hill mansion


Tony Romo didn't play the weekend at the AT&T Byron Nelson, but the NFL star turned broadcast analyst acquitted himself well on his home course, where the man with the +0.4 Handicap Index shot eight over par for the two rounds at Trinity Forest G.C. For the event Romo had a new putter in his bag as well as a mix of other clubs while Padraig Harrington a Wilson staff player for some 20 years had a set of the company's irons in play. Beau Hossler and Thomas Pieters were among other players making equipment changes, too, as the tour paid homage once again to Lord Byron's legacy. Tony Romo used a Nike putter at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, but at the AT&T Byron Nelson he switched to a mid-length Cleveland Classic blade with a long grip. Rounding out the former quarterback's bag were a wide array of clubs from various manufacturers: a 10.5-degree TaylorMade M5 driver , Callaway Rogue 3-wood , Titleist 818H2 hybrid , Mizuno MP-18 irons and Titleist Vokey SM6 and SM7 wedges . Romo also used a Titleist Pro V1x ball . Padraig Harrington has played Wilson irons for a number of years, but often uses a mixed set of different models. At the AT&T Byron Nelson the Irishman had a full set of Wilson FG Tour V6 irons a cavity-back design forged from 8620 steel throughout, that uses multiple materials to selectively enhance performance. The long and middle irons both make use of 20 grams of tungsten, albeit differently. The 3-, 4- and 5-irons fuse tungsten into both the low toe (12 grams) and low heel (8 grams) to improve the off-center hit stability of the irons that are most difficult to hit squarely. On the 6- and 7-iron, all 20 of the grams of the tungsten is centered low in the sole, helping to increase launch without increasing spin by lowering the center of gravity. The 8-iron through gap wedge do not use tungsten in the design at all. TaylorMade provides golfers with a pair of options in its flagship driver line, although each carries with it the company's Injected TwistFace technology where the face is selectively curved in the high toe and low heel to assist mishits and the face springiness is brought into conformance by injecting a resin behind the face. There are differences, however. The M6 is an easier to launch, slightly more forgiving club while the M5 boasts more adjustability. At the AT&T Byron Nelson, Beau Hossler benched the former in favor of the latter, using the 10.5-degree driver to rank 11th in strokes gained/off-the-tee and fifth in driving accuracy. Click here to shop Beau Hossler's TaylorMade M5 driver . European star Thomas Pieters made a switch at the Nelson to an Odyssey Toulon Stroke Lab Las Vegas mallet putter . The putter features a shaft made mostly from graphite, with steel near the head and extra weight in the grip so the balance point is closer to your hands. The idea being having that balance point in that position promotes a more stable stroke. See the video.


NEW YORK - A Canadian man was sentenced on Tuesday to 26 years in prison for his role in a 2009 suicide bombing in Iraq in which five U.S. soldiers were killed. Prosecutors said wiretap evidence linked Faruq Khalil Muhammad 'Isa to a terror network that used a suicide bomber to detonate a truck filled with explosives outside the U.S. base in Mosul. The blast left a 60-foot crater in the ground. 'Isa admitted corresponding by email with two of the jihadists while they were in Syria and "facilitators" who were trying to get the attackers into Iraq, according to court papers. Authorities said he also wired $700 to one of them and provided "words of encouragement and religious guidance" to his co-conspirators. 'Isa, 51, a Canadian citizen and Iraqi national, was arrested in 2011 on a U.S. warrant after an investigation by authorities in New York, Canada and Tunisia. "There's no excuse for even trying to kill American soldiers," said U.S. District Judge Roslynn Mauskopf. She said 'Isa's actions warranted a significant prison term, but one less severe than the life sentence called for under federal sentencing guidelines. That did not sit well with several family members of the soldiers, who appeared in Brooklyn Federal Court expecting 'Isa to be handed a life sentence. "I want you to know that I forgive you for your actions to me," said Becky Johnson, whose son Gary Lee Woods died in the attack. "I will never forgive you for what your actions have done to my son. I can only pray you will never see your family again just like I will never see my son." "Bryce's death left a hole that nobody could possibly understand," said Melanie Ward, whose son Bryce Gautier was 22 when he was killed in Iraq. "My son was a wonderful person. He was so kind and so giving. He was a perfect medic." Jason Pautsch, Bryan Hall and Edward Forrest were also killed in the attack. Visit New York Daily News at www.nydailynews.com


The Tampa Bay Rays are scheduled to meet next week with St. Petersburg city leaders to discuss the team's future. Mayor Rick Kriseman and Deputy Mayor Kanika Tomalin are expected to have a two-hour meeting Tuesday afternoon with Rays Principal Owner Stu Sternberg and President Brian Auld, a spokesperson for Kriseman's office confirmed to 10News. Josh Solomon, of the Tampa Bay Times , was first to report on the meeting, which is also expected to include Rays Executive Assistant Diane Villanova and be held at 3 p.m. inside the old St. Pete police headquarters while city hall undergoes renovations. Related: Rays owner wants 2 new stadiums in Tampa Bay area and Montreal Kriseman's office confirmed the discussion would mark the first time both sides have spoken formally since the MLB franchise's announcement that it was exploring becoming a two-city team and playing some home games in Montreal. If that happened, Sternberg previously said the team would play the first half of a season somewhere in Tampa Bay, have a "summer sendoff" and then have a second Opening Day in Montreal midseason. What other people are reading right now: Fort Lauderdale to be without water for at least 24 hours -- maybe longer Her body was found near the Chattahoochee River. We don't know her name. 3-year-old girl needs help finding missing 'daddy doll' After flesh-eating bacteria reports, health department says beaches are safe, 'but use caution' Florida man accused of driving into building, spitting on deputy ► Make it easy to keep up-to-date with more stories like this. Download the 10News app now . Have a news tip? Email desk@wtsp.com , or visit our Facebook page or Twitter feed .


Simon Pagenaud won the pole position for next Sunday's 103rd Running of the Indianapolis 500, posting a four-lap average speed of 229.992 mph. The Indianapolis 500 pole is the first for Pagenaud on the 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval. Pagenaud won the IndyCar Grand Prix on the track's interior road course last weekend. THE 103RD INDIANAPOLIS 500: Click here for how to watch, full daily schedules "It's just amazing," Pagenaud told NBC Sports following his pole run. "Obviously, last week was amazing, but this is even more special. "Team Penske has been phenomenal at giving me the best equipment. I can't thank them enough." Pagenaud will start on the inside of the front row in next Sunday's race. He is joined by second-place Ed Carpenter in the middle, and third-place Spencer Pigot on the outside. Here is the starting grid for the 103rd running of the Indianapolis 500: (Qualifying position, driver, engine, four-lap qualifying speed average) Row 1 (1.) Simon Pagenaud, Chevrolet, 229.992 mph (2.) Ed Carpenter, Chevrolet, 229.889 mph (3.) Spencer Pigot, Chevrolet, 229.826 mph Row 2 (4.) Ed Jones, Chevrolet, 229.646 mph (5.) Colton Herta, Honda, 229.086 mph (6.) Will Power, Chevrolet, 228.645 mph Row 3 (7.) Sebastien Bourdais, Honda, 228.621 mph (8.) Josef Newgarden, Chevrolet, 228.396 mph (9.) Alexander Rossi, Honda, 228.247 mph Row 4 (10.) Marco Andretti, Honda, 228.756 mph (11.) Conor Daly, Honda, 228.617 mph (12.) Helio Castroneves, Chevrolet, 228.523 mph Row 5 (13.) Marcus Ericsson, Honda, 228.511 mph (14.) Takuma Sato, Honda, 228.300 (15.) James Davison, Honda, 228.273 mph Row 6 (16.) Tony Kanaan, Chevrolet, 228.120 mph (17.) Graham Rahal, Honda, 228.104 mph (18.) Scott Dixon, Honda, 228.100 mph Row 7 (19.) Oriol Servia, Honda, 227.991 mph (20.) Charlie Kimball, Chevrolet, 227.915 mph (21.) JR Hildebrand, Chevrolet, 227.908 mph Row 8 (22.) Ryan Hunter-Reay, Honda, 227.877 mph (23.) Santino Ferrucci, Honda, 227.731 mph (24.) Matheus Leist, Chevrolet, 227.717 mph Row 9 (25.) Jack Harvey, Honda, 227.695 mph (26.) Jordan King, Honda, 227.502 mph (27.) Ben Hanley, Chevrolet, 227.482 mph Row 10 (28.) Zach Veach, Honda, 227.341 mph (29.) Felix Rosenqvist, Honda, 227.297 mph (30.) Pippa Mann, Chevrolet, 227.244 mph Row 11 (31.) Sage Karam, Chevrolet, 227.740 mph (32.) James Hinchcliffe, Honda, 227.543 mph (33.) Kyle Kaiser, Chevrolet, 227.372 mph Fernando Alonso, Patricio O'Ward and Max Chilton all failed to qualify for the race after being bumped from the field during the preceding Last Row Shootout . Coverage of the 103rd Running of the Indianapolis 500 begins next Sunday morning at 9:00 a.m. ET on NBCSN, then moves over to NBC at 11:00 a.m. ET. Follow Michael Eubanks on Twitter


Pope Francis has named a special envoy to prioritise spirituality at the Roman Catholic shrine at Lourdes in France over "managerial and financial" aspects. The Italian press said Friday that the nomination of Lille auxiliary Bishop Antoine Herouard is seen as the equivalent of placing the holy spring in the foothills of the Pyrenees mountains under supervision. Lourdes is one of the most revered sites for the world's 1.2 billion Catholics because the town is said to be where the Virgin Mary appeared to a peasant girl in a grotto. "Pope Francis, who has this case very much at heart, wishes to accentuate the spiritual primacy over the temptation to overemphasise the managerial and financial aspect," the official Vatican News website said. The pope wants centres of Marian devotion to be "ever more a place of prayer and of Christian witness corresponding to the needs of the People of God." A former Renault manager, Guillaume de Vuilpan, was put in charge of Lourdes in 2017, and has introduced new products at the site. The shrine returned to profit in 2018 after 10 years in the red, accumulating losses of 10 million euros. Last year, 1.2 million pilgrims visited the site, half of them on organised tours.


Samsung is keeping gamers in mind with the Galaxy Note 10 . Though the PlayGalaxy Link P2P streaming service, you can stream PC games to your Note 10 and keep playing while you're on the move -- all without having to store games on your phone. The device includes an AI-based Game Booster system, which optimizes performance and power consumption depending on the game you're playing. A vapor cooling chamber system should keep your Note 10 from getting too warm during a Fortnite session too. In addition, you'll be able to chat with your buddies from the Samsung game launcher, which has Discord integration.


This truck is about as clean as they come. Saratoga Auto Auction is providing the opportunity to own a true classic workhorse, a 1952 Chevrolet 3100 1/2 Ton . What's really remarkable about this truck is that it comes with all the original parts, so you're not getting something which has been tweaked or altered in weird ways over the years. In fact, the seller states this Chevy sat in a controlled environment for the past 10 years, helping to explain its amazing state. Providing solid power is a 216ci Stovebolt six-cylinder Chevy engine, with a nice 3-speed manual transmission. The fact this one has the original engine is somewhat unique, considering many do swaps on these trucks in the quest for more power. To access the engine, you open the alligator hood, which was quite the big deal when this truck first debuted. Looking smart with a polished-up coat of green, this truck accurately portrays what people used to get work done as America hit its economic stride in the early 1950s. Among the classic design elements is a two-piece windshield and those Chevrolet dog dish hubcaps. You'll also note the front fender vents, which are subtle but add so much to this truck. The use of brightwork is restrained, consisting mostly of the bumpers, grille, and headlight bezels, but there's a nice mirror finish to these components. Wood boards fixed in the payload don't show signs of excessive weathering, which is a nice plus. The red and tan interior preserves the original feel of this Chevy, thanks to the factory controls and gauges still being present. With WWII over and Chevy no longer making military vehicles, it turned its attention to producing "Advance Design" pickups. These were longer, wider, and lower than what the brand had made before, with an overall more modern design. The combination of durability, dependability, and modern looks made Chevy a juggernaut in the truck market, allowing it to easily dominate Ford, even with the new F-series models launching. As a result, restoring or even converting one of these trucks into a street rod is pretty straightforward. More Cars 1959 Chevy Apache Wears A Perfect Patina 1967 AC Shelby Cobra Replica Performs Like A Rocket Ship


President Trump talked about quashing stories about his alleged affairs in the days leading up to the 2016 presidential election, according to documents unsealed in the Michael Cohen case Thursday. A federal judge in Manhattan unsealed records showing the president was involved in discussions about how to keep the stories of alleged affairs with women including adult film actress Stormy Daniels and former Playboy model Karen McDougal from being published. U.S. District Judge William Pauley ruled that the documents be unsealed, after prosecutors concluded their investigation related to the hush money payments and Cohen's campaign finance violations. Cohen is currently serving three years in federal prison. Mr. Trump initially denied knowledge of the payments. Asked in April 2018 if he knew about the payment Cohen made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, Mr. Trump responded, "No," and, "You'll have to ask Michael Cohen." But the newly unsealed records make clear he was aware of the frenetic efforts to keep silent both women in the days ahead of the election. Trump attorney Jay Sekulow insisted in a statement Wednesday ahead of the document release that the closing of the Cohen probe exonerates the president. Cohen, however, reiterated his claim that Mr. Trump had directed him to handle the Stormy Daniels payment. "Jay Sekulow's statement is completely distorted and dishonest," Cohen said in a statement. "As I stated in my opening testimony, I and members of The Trump Organization were directed by Mr. Trump to handle the Stormy Daniels matter; including making the hush money payment. The conclusion of the investigation exonerating The Trump Organization's role should be of great concern to the American people and investigated by Congress and The Department of Justice."


LeBron James earned one of the most satisfying championships in NBA history. He returned to his hometown Cavaliers, overcame a 3-1 deficit in the NBA Finals, conquered the 73-win Warriors and ended Cleveland's multi-decade title drought. This was total vindication for LeBron. He accomplished so many things people deemed impossible   escaping that series hole, beating such a great team and, maybe most incredibly, getting Cavs fans to love him after The Decision. How would LeBron follow that performance? Former Cavaliers general manager David Griffin looks back with concern and feeds into a common perception. Jake Fischer of Sports Illustrated : James' contagious hunger to deliver a championship for Northeast Ohio dissipated. "There wasn't a lot else for him," Griffin says. "I don't think he's the same animal anymore about winning." Many in the NBA now suggest James harbors two priorities: enduring to team with his eldest son, Bronny, and one day owning a franchise. This is unfair to LeBron. LeBron wants to own a team . He wants to play in the NBA with his son , who's entering his freshman year of high school. But LeBron carried a weak supporting cast back to the Finals the very next year. He was awesome in Game 1. He looked totally consumed by trying to win… until J.R. Smith's gaffe. LeBron lost it , punched a whiteboard and still made a case for Finals MVP . Was he as hungry to win another title? No. Practically no players match the desire that consumes them in pursuit of their first title. LeBron found a way to do it after winning two with the Heat by raising the stakes with his return to Cleveland. But there was no easy way to summon that passion for a fourth title. After that, LeBron left for the Lakers. At this point, there's far more reason to question his devotion to winning. LeBron still talks big about prioritizing basketball. But his actions and people close to him suggest otherwise. Dwyane Wade said the move was about lifestyle . Even Rich Paul didn't emphasize winning when explaining LeBron's decision. It seems LeBron cares about living in Los Angeles and the proximity to Hollywood . Yet, all that talk about LeBron playing more off the ball last season quickly dissipated. When games got going, his competitiveness took over. He took on the burden of trying to carry the team. It was a predictable outcome, exposing the foolishness of the Lakers building a team of players who need the ball . LeBron is too old to put full effort into the regular season. He sometimes puts himself on too high of a pedestal to do the little things helpful to winning. He might have even thought going to Los Angeles would mean a new emphasis in his life. But as another season nears, expect LeBron to once again find a voracity for trying to win.


Visiting Armatage, or just looking to better appreciate what it has to offer? Get to know this Minneapolis neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a pizza place to a Mexican restaurant. Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Armatage, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results. 1. Pizzeria Lola Topping the list is Pizzeria Lola , a spot to score pizza and more. Located at 5557 Xerxes Ave. South, it's the highest rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 955 reviews on Yelp. Pizzeria Lola specializes in pizza but the menu offers salads, sides and desserts too. On the menu, look for sweet Italian pizza with fennel sausage and peppadew peppers, the oven roasted chicken wings or the soft serve ice cream. 2. Cave Vin Next up is New American spot Cave Vin , which offers desserts and more, situated at 5555 Xerxes Ave. South. With 4.5 stars out of 182 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. Cave Vin serves New American cuisine with a classic French technique, according to the website . On the menu, look for the deviled eggs with crab, bucatini pasta or the grilled chicken with lemon-caper sauce. 3. Red Wagon Pizza Co Red Wagon Pizza Co , a spot to score pizza and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 5416 Penn Ave. South, four stars out of 232 reviews. The pizza spot serves salads, pastas and pizza. On the menu, look for the red wagon pizza with banana peppers and sausage, a vegetarian option with leeks, mushrooms and fingerlings or the basil pesto pizza with mushrooms and artichokes. 4. Colita Check out Colita , which has earned 4.5 stars out of 145 reviews on Yelp. You can find the New Mexican spot, which offers barbecue and more, at 5400 Penn Ave. South. The Mexican spot has a menu split into three categories: cold, hot and smoked meats. Look for the oysters with hibiscus pomegranate granita, the tempura fried shrimp tacos or the smoked beef tacos. This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Editor's note: The opinions in this article are the author's, as published by our content partner, and do not necessarily represent the views of MSN or Microsoft. Americans have come to recognize that President Trump's white nationalist rhetoric takes more than a moral and political toll on the country. His words inspire and are used to justify the violent conduct of white nationalists who decide to take up arms against other Americans. The result is death, mayhem and fear. Naturally, the way to hold Trump accountable is to clearly identify his role in spurring white nationalist terrorism and then to vote him out of office. But what about Hogan Gidley , the Trump spokesman who attacks former president Barack Obama and rationalizes Trump's conduct; or press secretary Stephanie Grisham , who whips up a phony controversy about Dayton Democrats' characterization of the president's visit; or billionaire Stephen Ross , the owner of the Miami Dolphins and an investor in SoulCycle, who hosts a mammoth fundraiser for Trump and insists he agrees with Trump on some issues but not on others; or Trump donors whose names Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-Tex.) highlighted ? What about Fox News, which puts on the air hosts such as Tucker Carlson and Laura Ingraham, whose rhetoric mirrors and amplifies white nationalism? Then there are the Republican toadies, the right-wing pundits and the GOP operatives who ignore or minimize or defend Trump day in and day out. And yes, there are the voters who now, knowing full well what he is, are about to back his reelection. Subscribe to the Post Most newsletter: Today's most popular stories on The Washington Post Let's start by acknowledging that everyone is responsible for the person they choose to work for, the candidate they give money to, the statements they make or don't make. Your vote is secret, but your public actions, including publicly disclosed donations, are not. This is no ordinary president, and therefore supporting him has serious ramifications. It's no defense to say, "You cannot criticize people who serve in government" or "You shouldn't shame people for political donations." Of course you should, if the candidate/officeholder is tearing down our democracy and contributing to white nationalist sentiment. We also need once and for all to dump the "But Gorsuch" and "But tax cuts" rationales for defending Trump. Policy actions that any Republican would have pursued do not justify endangering fellow Americans, savaging our democratic norms, destroying the notion of objective truth or undermining the rule of law. Support, like money, is fungible. You buy into the whole package and are responsible for it when you decide to support Trump. Furthermore, we need to reject the "whataboutism" that stunningly still gets used to defend Trump's conduct   as if any other politician on the planet has behaved as irresponsibly as Trump or directly fomented white nationalism. ("Then Democrats are responsible for ..." or "But Hillary Clinton would have ...") No, Democrats have not defended and consciously given cover to white nationalists, and Clinton isn't president, never took the side of Vladimir Putin over our own intelligence agencies and never committed 10 categories of conduct that a special counsel found could amount to obstruction of justice. And that leaves how to treat the enablers, those directly and indirectly contributing to Trump's conduct. We could take the position that anyone not opposing him is responsible and therefore should be shunned from "polite society" and boycotted, but of course there are degrees of responsibility. (No, this is not encouraging harassment; it's recommending disassociation.) The operative who directly works and lies for Trump is more culpable than the spineless congressman who refuses to speak up or the voter who still supports him because, by gosh, we have to do something about the border. The point, however, is that all must answer for their actions. Private employers shouldn't hire someone who has been a known liar for a white nationalist (if for no other reason than it is bad for business); the congressman should be voted out. Our reaction to Trump enablers should be proportionate to their own conduct. No responsible company should advertise on Tucker Carlson's show and should face boycotts if they do; the board of Fox News's parent company, including Paul Ryan, should be confronted at every turn about its platform for white nationalists. While I normally don't recommend tearing apart personal relationships over politics, frankly, MAGA-hat wearers might find they've lost friends and the respect or affection of neighbors, colleagues and fellow congregants. They, too, have to live with their choices. What's important to remember is that no one gets absolution for his or her conduct during a critical time in our history, especially if the person never expressed remorse for enabling a figure such as Trump. After he's gone, we'll need to make peace with our fellow Americans, but we need not forget or forgive those without whom he could not have maintained his grip on power and spread his hateful ideology. Read more : Chuck Park: I can no longer justify being a part of Trump's 'Complacent State.' So I'm resigning. Gary Abernathy: Trump is not a racist. His voters aren't either. Ed Rogers: Political posturing in the El Paso aftermath is a sorry spectacle Marc A. Thiessen: If Trump is responsible for El Paso, Democrats are responsible for Dayton


Tuesday night is one of the biggest nights on the calendar for the Los Angeles Lakers and 13 other teams hoping to get some lottery luck. The NBA Draft lottery is set for 8:30 p.m. EST on ESPN, just before Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals between the Portland Trail Blazers and Golden State Warriors. Forward Kyle Kuzma will be the representative for the Lakers in Chicago for the lottery . The Lakers enter Tuesday night's lottery with a slim 2% chance at getting the top pick, which everyone expects to be Duke's Zion Williamson. But the Lakers could get lucky and still miss on the top pick as they have a 9.4% chance of vaulting into the top four, according the fine folks at Tankathon . With the Anthony Davis trade talks expected to pick back up in the summer, getting a top pick would certainly help the Lakers chances of bringing the Brow to Hollywood. The Lakers had a brutal close to the season after being as high as 4th in the standings prior to a groin injury to LeBron James on Christmas. After the injury to LeBron, the Lakers had the 6th lowest winning percentage in the league behind only Memphis, Chicago, Cleveland, New York and Phoenix. The Knicks, Suns and LeBron's former Cavaliers all share a 14% chance for the No. 1 pick. MORE: NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players This video from behind the bench might be the best view of Kawhi Leonard's buzzer-beater Report: Chicago Bulls could offer top-6 pick for Lonzo Ball in trade Giants' Daniel Jones opens voluntary workouts as QB3 Roundup: Bill Nye's Comments; Seinfeld Finales Ranked; The Office's Streaming Future


Lifeguards want you to know these water safety tips before you swim in the pool or dive into the ocean. Things Lifeguards Wish You Knew About Water Safety Taking a dip in the pool or spending a day in the salty ocean water is one of the best outdoor activities. But the water, as fun as it may be, can also be one of the biggest summer health hazards . Because the best kind of summer is a safe summer, there are a lot of water safety tips that you need to know before you take a dive, and no one knows more about water safety than lifeguards. We spoke with five former and current lifeguards to discover the things they want you to know about water safety. Click through the slideshow above to learn more. Always pay attention to your own kids A day at the pool is an absolute must-do summer activity . And while lifeguards are there to make sure the water and the general pool area are safe, they're not there specifically to watch your children. You are in charge of making sure your kids aren't getting into things they shouldn't be or doing things above their limits. And, please, discipline your own kids. Check water depth before getting in One of the lifeguards we spoke with said that most of her saves took place at the end of a waterslide when guests would splash into an 11-foot-deep pool and then have to swim to the side to get out. Before you go on a waterslide or do a cannonball into the deep end, make sure that the depth is something you are comfortable with. If you are not a strong swimmer, stick to areas you can stand in. If you're 6 feet tall, you can't stand in 6-foot-deep water A 6-foot pool depth means that the particular body of water is 6 feet deep from top to bottom. That does not mean a 6-foot-tall person will be able to comfortably stand in that area; your entire head would actually be under water. If you're not a strong swimmer, try to stay in an area where you can comfortably stand with your head and shoulders above the waterline. Drowning often doesn't look like drowning Picture a person drowning: They're probably splashing around, trying to get themselves afloat while exerting a ton of energy and making a lot of noise, right? Wrong. Despite what TV and movies show you, drowning is actually a quiet event. A real drowning person will not be able to call out for help or wave their arms. Instead, they will be vertical in the water and their heads will bob below and slightly above the surface, with their mouth at water level. They will gasp for air, their eyes will be closed or glossed over, hair will be covering their face and they will look like they are climbing a ladder or trying to roll over onto their backs. Knowing what a drowning person looks life is one of the most important summer safety tips . Getting out of a rip current can be counterintuitive One of our lifeguards spent her summers at the beach , and knows the ocean can be one of the most dangerous places on Earth. If you get swept up in a current, be sure to remain calm. You'll want to actually swim with the current and parallel to the shore while looking for breaking waves, which indicate the current's end. Once you get out of the current swim back to shore diagonally and away from the current. Know your own abilities If you struggle to keep your head above water when you're not in an innertube on the lazy river, don't try to jump the waves in the wave pool. It can be hard to realize you're not a strong swimmer, but knowing your own abilities and limits is the first step to staying safe. No diving means NO diving Even if that water is 12 feet deep, if the sign says no diving, then there is a really good reason for it. And no diving means exactly what it indicates; don't dip into the pool head first in that 4-foot-deep section. Pool noodles are not flotation devices Read the tag on that pool noodle you bought for a little fun at your hotel's swanky rooftop pool . It is not to be used as a flotation device. Pool noodles are great for lounging around the water or pretending like you're riding a seahorse, but they are not a substitute for a life jacket or life buoy, so do not treat it like one. Seriously: Walk, don't run Picture a stereotypical lifeguard, what are they doing? They're probably blowing a shiny red whistle and yelling "Walk! Don't run!" at some pre-teen, right? Well, that stereotype (and the ensuing advice) exist for a reason. Pool decks are seriously slippery, and if you run around them, you risk falling on the hard surface and injuring yourself or those around you. Shallow water can be more dangerous than deep water The deepest areas of the pool or ocean may seem like they're the most dangerous (and they certainly are the most intimidating), but shallow waters have their own dangers, too. If you jump in, you can easily scrape your knuckles or hit your head. Also, because shallow water feels safe, you may pay less attention to your child or your own body's needs. Showering before and after a swim is seriously important There are a lot of ways that a pool can make you sick , so showering before and after you get out of the water is a must-do. Chlorine can kill a lot of bacteria, but it doesn't get everything. If you want to avoid getting ill from any of the number of things you'll encounter in a pool, be sure to shower off after you take a dip. And be a courteous swimmer; shower before you get in the water too. You don't want to make the pool even dirtier than it was before you swam, right? Small children should always wear life jackets Like we mentioned, drowning is actually a quiet death, and according to the CDC , one in five people who die from drowning are children 14 and younger. You may think your kid is safely in sight, but if they are going to be near the water, be it on a boat, on the beach or sitting by the pool, make sure they have a life jacket on. Use common sense on the diving board A diving board can be seriously fun, but it can also be one of the most dangerous things about summer . Don't bounce more than once on a diving board, one lifeguard warned. Doing so greatly increases your risk of falling off and causing yourself and others in the water injury. Also be sure to wait until the person in front of you has dived into the water before you approach the diving board. The '30 minutes rule' is a myth Everyone's mother told them the same thing: You need to wait 30 minutes after eating to take a dip in the pool! Why? Because as your body digests food, you're more likely to get cramps and drown. Luckily for people who like to eat delicious burgers and then dive into the water, this is pure myth, along with these other health and safety tips you learned in school that are totally bogus . The Most Silent Killers and How to Avoid The


DRS could be used for the first time at the Formula 3 Macau Grand Prix this year, pending the final FIA track homologation. The GP3 Series and European Formula 3 merged to form the new FIA Formula 3 Championship for this year, which has a new single-make formula car that has also been adopted by Macau. The previous homologation of the track expired at the end of last year, and owing to the higher power-to-weight ratio of the new F3 car, changes will be made to the Macau street track, including to Lisboa corner, to upgrade its homologation. Changes to the circuit had been discussed to improve safety anyway, after the high-speed crash of Sophia Floersch in last year's Macau GP. When asked by Motorsport.com whether DRS would be implemented for the event, a spokesperson for FIA F3   of which Macau is a non-championship round   said: "This information is pending the final track homologation by the FIA." The FIA F3 Championship grid comprises 10 teams and 30 cars, following a similar calendar of F1 support races to predecessor GP3. The Abu Dhabi race in November, which was the GP3 finale last year, has been dropped for the 2019 FIA F3 calendar to allow time for teams to prepare for Macau. The 10 teams that contest the FIA F3 Championship are also set to compete in Macau, as the FIA F3 spokesperson added: "The 10 F3 teams will be racing with three cars each as normal, and the event is limited to 30 cars. So no additional cars or teams." That means any prospective one-off entrants will not be able to buy their own car, and will have to hire from one of the current FIA F3 teams if a spot is available.


The 2019 US Open has thrown up some exciting moments as the world's finest golfers face off for supremacy, but could any professional footballers hold their own in the tournament? Well, no probably not... but golf (even more than Fortnite) is still the choice hobby of many in the beautiful game and there are plenty who have proven that they know their way around a fairway in the past. Here are six players who have showcased their golfing skills in the past. Gareth Bale Real Madrid star Gareth Bale is a well-known golf fan (possibly too well-known in the Spanish capital) and can regularly (again, possibly too regularly) be seen relaxing on a number of different courses around the world. In fact, he is such a huge fan that he has even constructed a number of holes in his own back garden which are perfect replicas of some of the world's most iconic holes! Once his playing days come to an end, maybe Bale should consider trying to turn pro...if he can stay fit. Harry Kane When he's not smashing balls into the back of the net, you'll often find Harry Kane flaunting his skills on the golf course. In an interview with The Express , Kane confessed that he probably spends a bit too much time playing golf, although all that practice has actually made him pretty damn good. He has made a living out of dominating at football, and it appears that those skills have translated over to golf as well. Andriy Shevchenko Andriy Shevchenko is such a keen golfer that he even got married on a golf course back in 2004. Yep, really. The former AC Milan star spent many years playing golf for fun, before actually turning pro in 2013, when he competed at the Kharkov Superior Cup in Ukraine. It didn't go very well for him - he finished 121st out of 131 - but still it's the taking part that counts. Jimmy Bullard One of the most popular players in Premier League history, Jimmy Bullard won the hearts of many with his crazy attitude and love of fun, before a knee injury brought his career to an abrupt end in 2012. Bullard then chose to try his hand at professional golf, admitting to Today's Golfer that it helped him rediscover his passion for life once more. Again, things haven't been the best for Bullard, but the fact that he even made it to the pros is a just reward for years of hard work. Wayne Rooney By footballer standards, Wayne Rooney is a good golfer. However, by pro golf standards, not so much. Just ask Rory McIlroy. After winning the Arnold Palmer Invitational in 2018, McIlroy joked that Rooney is "pretty awful", although he did credit him for helping him perfect his putting routine. He may be a few steps away from the pro scene, but not everyone can say they are responsible for a professional's success. Theo Walcott Everton winger Theo Walcott loves jetting off on a golf holiday, and he has previously played alongside Justin Rose at the 2013 BMW PGA Championship. He admitted to Golf News that he can often be found relaxing on a golf course with his friends, although he does believe that he is good enough to take things seriously if he wanted to. He also believed he could play through the middle for Arsenal, mind. By the sounds of it, you can expect to see Walcott step up his interest in golf once his playing days come to an end.


The Washington Redskins got quite the interesting player with Donald Parham. Parham came over via free agency during OTAs and really didn't take long to make an impact, even showing up big on a connection or two with Dwayne Haskins. The team's official website just noted he's by far the Redskins' tallest player at 6'8″ and threw out some other fun facts: "His size and athleticism helped him dominate in his final collegiate season, averaging 146.6 yards on 9.4 receptions per game. These numbers led all FCS schools and powered Stetson to an eight-win season, its highest since 1951." Parham is the sort of developmental talent who can make a roster situation interesting. The Redskins still have Jordan Reed and Vernon Davis atop the depth chart. They also like Jeremy Sprinkle. But if Parham can use his frame and traits well to stand out, it might give the Redskins some flexibility at the top. And if not, plenty of other teams have heard about Parham by now and will be keeping an eye on what he's doing this summer and in the preseason. MORE: Kevin Durant calls 'BS' on Stephen A. Smith's explosive claims on First Take Elfrid Payton: 'I feel we embody what New York basketball was about back in the day' 9 quarterbacks who will improve in 2019 Stephen A. Smith Says Kevin Durant Told Russell Westbrook He'd Stay in OKC, KD Says That's BS 'You don't know me like that': Kevin Durant, the Warriors and a toxic locker room


Fort Worth is forecast to see light rainfall this coming week, according to drone-powered weather forecasting service Saildrone . Saturday's forecast shows the greatest chance of rain at 87%, with predicted rainfall of 1.29 inches. Also expect winds this coming week. Winds are predicted to climb as high as 21 mph on Tuesday, while today will be quieter with a top speed of just 11 mph. Temperatures will be warm today and tomorrow, with a high of 88 degrees on Sunday, and highs remaining above 70 throughout the week. Skies will be clear today and mostly cloudy tomorrow. This story was created automatically using Saildrone's local weather forecast data, then reviewed by an editor. We also incorporate historic weather data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Video by NFL.com Bart Starr, a Green Bay Packers legend who became the first quarterback to win five championships, died Sunday in Birmingham, Alabama, at the age of 85. The Packers announced the news late Sunday morning . He had been in poor health since 2014, when he suffered two strokes and a heart attack. His family released the following statement, via the Packers website: "We are saddened to note the passing of our husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Bart Starr. He battled with courage and determination to transcend the serious stroke he suffered in September 2014, but his most recent illness was too much to overcome. "While he may always be best known for his success as the Packers quarterback for 16 years, his true legacy will always be the respectful manner in which he treated every person he met, his humble demeanor, and his generous spirit. "Our family wishes to thank the thousands of friends and fans who have enriched his life   and therefore our lives   for so many decades and especially during the past five years. Each letter, text, phone call, and personal visit inspired him and filled him with joy. "His love for all of humanity is well known, and his affection toward the residents of Alabama and of Wisconsin filled him with gratitude. He had hoped to make one last trip to Green Bay to watch the Packers this fall, but he shall forever be there in spirit." Starr's legendary career includes Ice Bowl win Before Tom Brady and Joe Montana, Starr was the epitome of a championship quarterback. Starr led one of sports' most famous dynasties, the 1960s Packers, to five NFL championships. He was MVP of Super Bowls I and II. Starr's most famous moment came in the brutal cold of Lambeau Field in the 1967 NFL championship game against the Dallas Cowboys. The temperature was 13 degrees below zero and the Packers trailed 17-14 with five minutes left. Starr marched the Packers down to the 1-yard line in the final minute, and then told coach Vince Lombardi during a timeout that he could get enough footing to score on a quarterback sneak. Starr got in the end zone, the Packers moved on to Super Bowl II, and the "Ice Bowl" became one of the most famous games in NFL history. Starr, Lombardi an odd pairing Starr started his pro career in 1956 at the age of 22 after being drafted in the 17th round of the University of Alabama. He was an unlikely star for Lombardi's Packers. Starr hadn't established himself as a viable NFL quarterback before 1959, when Lombardi arrived in Green Bay. By the end of the 1960 season, Starr was leading the Packers in a NFL championship game loss at the Philadelphia Eagles. That loss to the Eagles was Starr's first postseason game. It would end up being his only postseason loss. Starr never lost another elimination game, winning each of his final nine playoff games. Starr led the Packers to championships in 1961, 1962, 1965, 1966 and 1967. The final two seasons were the first two years of the Super Bowl era. In 10 career playoff games, Starr threw for 15 touchdowns and just three interceptions. Starr was also an unlikely match for Lombardi because the men were much different. Starr was always known for being a calm and polite man. Lombardi was never known for being calm. One time after Lombardi yelled at Starr in front of the team, Starr asked if the coach could criticize him privately if he needed to because he couldn't lead the team if the coach was going to undermine him like that. Lombardi didn't yell at Starr in front of the team after that, and the two went on to become arguably the most successful coach-quarterback combination in NFL history. He retired after a 16-year career that consisted of 24,718 yards, 152 touchdowns and a 94-57-6 record. He later served as the Packers head coach in the late '70s and early '80s. Starr was inducted to the Packers Hall of Fame and Pro Football Hall of Fame 1977, his first year of eligibility. His No. 15 was retired two years after he retired. Although Starr was mild-mannered in public, he was known as a tough quarterback, mentally and physically. Starr suffered two strokes and a heart attack in 2014, but he battled back and was part of a Lambeau Field ceremony when fellow Packers legend Brett Favre had his number retired on Thanksgiving in 2015. Frank Schwab contributed to this report. More from Yahoo Sports: Raptors' great gamble has them one win from NBA Finals Drake trades troll shots with daughter of Bucks owner Earning Brady's trust won't be easy for Patriots' No. 1 pick FIFA imbalance in treatment of women's game stark as ever Related slideshow: Notable sports deaths in 2019 (provided by imagn)


After a methodical approach to defensive line upgrades this offseason, the Seahawks moved quickly this week. Jarran Reed 's suspension prompted the team to revisit Earl Mitchell , who agreed to terms with the team, Mike Garafolo of NFL.com tweets . Mitchell was one of a few defensive tackles who visited Seattle this offseason, making his trip in March. The team passed at that point and did the same after Corey Liuget paid a visit in April. The Seahawks opted for Al Woods , who joined Liuget on that visit. Now, the team will employ both Woods and Mitchell. News of Reed's six-game ban led the Seahawks to pursue outside help , and Mitchell will join Woods, Poona Ford and Quinton Jefferson as key Seattle interior linemen. Mitchell, 31, has started for three teams in a nine-year career. Most recently, he worked as a first-stringer for the 49ers, joining their crew of first-round defensive line investments. Mitchell has started 66 games for the Texans, Dolphins and 49ers. After failing to find a trade partner, the 49ers released Mitchell just before free agency. He spent four seasons in Houston, three in Miami and will likely serve as a lower-cost option for a Seahawks team that will be without Reed (10.5 sacks in 2018) for six games.


HOMEWOOD, IL   Vice District Brewing's troubles maintaining a taproom in the region continued this week after owners announced the brewery closed its Homewood location for daily business. It has decided to focus on beer distribution instead, and will be open for special events only, representatives announced on Facebook this week. "In light of recent changes and growth within Vice District, we are excited to announce a shift in focus as we dedicate resources to grow our distribution operations," they wrote. "We are committed to seeing the Vice brand in restaurants, bottle shops and other spots in our beautiful city and surrounding areas." Vice got its start in Homewood in 2016 after the village approved giving it $100,000 in incentives. Owners missed a six month deadline, and opened last summer after a 20-month delay. Whether Vice will have to repay the village the money is not clear. Village Manager Jim Marino told the H-F Chronicle that "if they do not remain open they must repay a portion of the incentive they were granted. We'll be looking at the development agreement and talking to the owner about his plans." State Representative Curtis Tarver II, who represents portions of Chicago's South Side, co-founded Vice. He has not yet responded to requests for comment. In May 2018, Vice was evicted from its South Loop location in Chicago because it failed to pay rent. The owners owed more than $121,761 in rent and fees. Earlier this month, Vice representative told the Chicago Tribune they planned to open a Hyde Park taproom later this year. The status of those plans is not yet clear. Owners also said Thursday on Facebook that they planned to serve beer at the South Loop Beer & Cider Fest in July. Read more in the Chronicle.


Authorities were having some trouble investigating a brawl that erupted during a weekend meeting of local politicians at an Indian Wells resort, noting that "many individuals on scene were uncooperative." The Riverside County Sheriff's Department said in a statement that detectives were still trying to talk to an individual who witnessed the violence at the Renaissance Indian Wells Resort & Spa during the annual meeting of the California Contract Cities Assn., an advocacy group for cities that contract for public services. "The search for details is ongoing, and we are still attempting to locate and identify those who may have been involved or have information about the incident," the department said. It was not clear who started the fight early Saturday morning, but it involved members of the Commerce City Council and other public officials, according to a statement from Mayor John Soria and several witnesses who spoke on the condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the incident. Some witnesses said the melee involved more than seven people   including some who were trying to break up the combatants   and included political consultants, government vendors and elected officials from the Los Angeles area. One or more women were screaming, the sources said. "It was a hectic scene," one witness said. A photo circulating among local politicians appeared to show Commerce City Councilman Leonard Mendoza lying on the floor with drops of blood at his feet. A man is seen in the photo checking his pulse. Soria said in his statement that he was told that Mendoza and a council colleague, Ivan Altamirano, were having a conversation that had "become elevated," so he "went to the area to defuse any potential conflict." He said that when he approached, he saw Mendoza on the floor "apparently unconscious" and Altamirano "standing nearby with a facial injury." Soria, a civilian law enforcement technician for the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, said he and Altamirano were then attacked "from behind by two individuals." He did not identify the assailants, saying he wanted to let law enforcement conduct a thorough investigation. He said he would file a police report and press charges. "I want to be clear in condemning the violent behavior from the individuals who initiated these assaults," Soria said. "Once additional information is available, I intend to call on my council colleagues to take appropriate action regarding any individuals that represent the City of Commerce who were involved in the incident." In an interview with The Times, Mendoza said he recalled having a heated exchange with Altamirano, who he said interrupted a conversation he was having. "I asked him if he could step away, and he wouldn't step back," Mendoza said. "I guess he didn't like that, and it got heated and it got loud." Shortly after the exchange, Mendoza said, he felt a blow from behind and woke up in a hospital. In the room were his wife and a law enforcement officer. "It must've been one of those things where I got knocked out with one punch," he said. He said he didn't know who struck him. Mendoza suffered a large cut to the back of his head and cuts to his face. In a statement Monday, a lawyer for Altamirano said the vice mayor had received an "outpouring of support" and called Mendoza the "physical aggressor" in the confrontation. "Vice Mayor Altamirano has been threatened by Councilman Mendoza before, and this incident fits an unfortunate and documented pattern of misconduct," the statement read. The Sheriff's Department said it was still investigating the melee and did not provide any information on possible suspects. "Many individuals on scene were uncooperative and did not provide statements," the department said in a statement. Staff writers Adam Elmahrek, Richard Winton and Anh Do contributed to this report.


Jerry West doesn't plan on leaving his role with the Clippers anytime soon. The Hall of Famer and longtime NBA executive, who will turn 81 at the end of this month, agreed to a new contract to continue as the franchise's consultant in a front-office advisory role, according to the Los Angeles Times , which cited an unidentified source. Source: Two years after he joined the team in an advisory role, longtime executive Jerry West has agreed to return to the Clippers' front office next season. Our @latimes breaking story: https://t.co/SYOxWl7tac   Andrew Greif (@AndrewGreif) May 15, 2019 West's role with the Clippers began in June 2017 after he had served as an executive board member for the Warriors dating back to 2011. He said at his introductory press conference in 2017: "Here I am on the last adventure of my life." The Clippers have now retained three of their key front-office executives in the last month as general manager Michael Winger and assistant general manager Trent Redden both decided to stay in Los Angeles, despite receiving interest from other teams around the league. "We are building something truly special in LA, and I want to be part of the group that rewards our loyal and passionate fans," Winger said in April in reference to his decision to stay. West brings a unique skill set to the Clippers as he spent his entire 14-year playing career with the crosstown Lakers, and keeping the Clippers' front office together will be a big benefit heading into free agency. MORE : Clippers, Doc Rivers agree on long-term extension | NBA Draft lottery 2019: Like NYC, Zion Williamson was rooting for Knicks, too, report says | NBA Draft 2019 lottery results: Pelicans secure No. 1 pick; Lakers jump up to No. 4 It's been speculated Los Angeles could pursue the Raptors' Kawhi Leonard and the Warriors' Kevin Durant, though anything can happen during the offseason. Despite trading away Tobias Harris to the 76ers at February's trade deadline, coach Doc Rivers still led the team to a 48-34 regular-season record, allowing the Clippers to reach the playoffs. They lost their opening-round series 4-2 against the Warriors, but they exceeded preseason expectations and could be well positioned to land a star in free agency. Related slideshow: Best of 2019 NBA playoffs (Provided by imagn)


Shares of JPMorgan were trading lower by more than 2% in Tuesday's morning session. That dip didn't last long though, with shares being bid higher in midday trading, up 1% to $115. The move comes after JPMorgan beat on earnings and revenue expectations . Earnings of $2.82 per share came in 33 cents per share ahead of expectations. Revenue of $29.57 billion grew 4.2% vs. the same quarter a year ago and smashed estimates by more than $1 billion. Those are some strong headline numbers! Of course, it helps that Goldman Sachs and Wells Fargo also beat on top- and bottom-line results, while Citigroup topped both metrics on Monday . Making JPMorgan even more attractive is its capital return plans. A few weeks ago, it was reported that the bank plans to bump its quarterly dividend 12.5% from 80 cents per share to 90 cents per share, giving it a current yield of 3.1%. Management also received the green light from the Fed to buy back up to $29.4 billion worth of stock over the next four quarters. Now we have to watch to see if the stock can breakout over long-time resistance. JPMorgan, Citigroup and Goldman Sachs are holdings in Jim Cramer's Action Alerts PLUS member club . Want to be alerted before Jim Cramer buys or sells JPM, GS or C? Learn more now. Trading JPMorgan Stock As you can see on the weekly chart above, JPMorgan stock has struggled with the $115 level. It has constantly butt its head up against it, but on a weekly basis, has rarely been able to close over this mark. Over the last 18 months, this tough level of resistance has been a better spot to sell or trim a long position, than it has been to buy. But as the company's earnings, buyback and dividend all continue to increase, at some point this level should give way to higher prices. Because of that, we're watching JPMorgan stock to see if it can break out over $115 and push higher. If it does, the 52-week high near $119.25 would be the first upside target. Above that and JPMorgan stock could go on a run. I would love to see a breakout over $115 and a pullback to this level that holds as support. That will give buyers two things: A breakout confirmation and a low-risk entry on a new long position. Should $115 remain resistance, I want to see either the 10-week moving average or uptrend-support level buoy JPM stock. Below those marks and I want to see if $110 can support the stock. This article was originally published by TheStreet .


It's been over a month since it was reported that police and the Kansas Department for Children and Families were investigating allegations of child abuse, neglect and battery at the home of Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill. A new report from the Kansas City Star states that Hill's 3-year-old son has been removed from the custody of both Hill and his fiancee, Crystal Espinal. The Star was unable to confirm this information with the Kansas DCF because sharing details of a specific case is prohibited by federal and state law. This report comes on the heels of a story that Hill and Espinal have been going to family court in Johnson County for what is described as a "child in need of care" case. These are commonly referred to as CINC cases. The Johnson County district attorney's office describes the process in CINC cases as follows: "… the court must determine if the child is "in need of care" (meaning, that the child is without proper care or supervision, or has been abused, or is truant, or other statutory reasons). If the court finds the child to be a CINC, the court has tremendous authority to make orders for the child and family. The court may order the child and parents to obtain counseling or treatment. The court may order the child placed in the custody of a relative or in state custody." The report from the Star would suggest that family court has found Hill's son to be in need of care. According to the Johnson County website, in order for Hill and Espinal to regain custody of their child, they'll need to complete tasks mandated by the court. This is not a law enforcement investigation. Neither Hill nor Espinal has been charged with a crime. Right now the focus of the court is securing a safe and healthy home environment for the child. The Kansas City Star also shared that the NFL has been seeking information from the Overland Park Police department . NFL security representative Dirk Taitt sent a letter to the department back in March that requested information, such as photos and audio, in order to find out if Hill has broken the NFL's personal conduct policy. This information would be pertinent in any determination that the NFL would make on Hill's status during the 2019 season. On Thursday during his pre-draft press conference, Chiefs general manager Brett Veach was asked about the current situation regarding Hill. "Coach (Andy Reid) kind of said it on Monday," Veach said. "I don't really have anything to say on that. I think it's going to work itself out here and we'll deal with the information as it comes. Like I said, there's nothing I'd probably be in a position to say right now on that." Update: KCTV5 reporters were able to confirm that Hill's son has been removed from the family home and placed in another home . They added that this is temporary as result of an emergency hearing, pending further investigation and action by the family court. MORE: Richard Jefferson says 'the entire NBA' agrees with Jared Dudley on Ben Simmons Kris Richard appears on verge of getting his DB prototypes for Cowboys Steelers LB Vince Williams offers friendly warning to Le'Veon Bell It's no surprise Anthony Davis is considering sticking with NOP Four potential Julius Randle landing spots in free agency


TOKYO   President Donald Trump on Monday backed the Japanese prime minister's interest in using his country's good relations with Iran to help broker a possible dialogue between the U.S. and its nemesis in the Middle East. Trump, who has said he's open to having a dialogue with Iran, has sought to downplay fears of military conflict, but the Iranians have said they have no interest in communicating with the White House. Trump commented during a day that opened with the high pageantry of his meeting with Japan's emperor but quickly gave way to deliberations over thorny global issues, including North Korea, trade tensions with his Japanese host and the escalating friction between the U.S. and Iran. "I know that the prime minister and Japan have a very good relationship with Iran so we'll see what happens," he said while meeting with Abe in Tokyo. "The prime minister's already spoken to me about that and I do believe that Iran would like to talk. And if they'd like to talk, we'd like to talk also. We'll see what happens ... nobody wants to see terrible things happen, especially me." Trump has imposed tough new sanctions on Iran, which are crippling its economy. Late last week, he announced the deployment of 1,500 U.S. troops to the region amid the tensions. The U.S. earlier deployed an aircraft carrier and B-52 bombers to the Persian Gulf in response to intelligence of Iranian threats to U.S. interests in the region. Trump and Abe held talks after the U.S. president became the first world leader to meet Japan's new emperor, Naruhito, who ascended to the throne May 1. Trump's "state call" opened with handshakes and greetings from Naruhito, and his wife, Empress Masako. As he approached the emperor, Trump said, "How are you? Thank you very much." The first lady told the empress, "Nice to meet you." The president, who is on a four-day state visit, was the center of attention at a grand outdoor welcome ceremony at Japan's Imperial Palace, where he took a solo walk down red carpets, reviewing Japanese troops as the guest of honor. Trump showed little emotion, but waved near schoolchildren feverishly waving U.S. and Japanese flags. Some of the children suffered from the blazing heat and were later seen sitting with cups of water and cool compresses on their foreheads. As he sat with Abe, Trump noted the significance of meeting the emperor. Naruhito took the throne after his father stepped down, the first abdication in Japan's royal family in about two centuries. Of the meeting, Trump said: "It's a very important thing, not only in Japan, but all over the world they're talking about it." It was Abe, not the emperor, who invited the president   a move meant to curry favor with the Trump, who is threatening to impose potentially devastating tariffs on Japan's auto industry. Trump has suggested he will impose the levies if the U.S. can't win concessions from Japan and the European Union. Japan's trade surplus surged almost 18% in April to 723 billion yen ($6.6 billion). Trump said he wants to get "the balance of trade ... straightened out rapidly." "I think we will be announcing some things probably in August that will be very good for both countries," Trump said, adding that Japan has "been doing much more business with us and we'd like to do a little bit more business in the reverse." Trump said he had a good feeling that the nuclear standoff with North Korea will be resolved. "I may be right, I may be wrong. But I feel that we've come a long way. There's been no rocket testing, there's been no nuclear testing," he said. The president also met with relatives of Japanese citizens who were abducted by North Korea in the 1970s and 1980s. He assured that the issue is a priority for Abe and is very much on his own mind. Trump also met with the families during his first visit to Japan in 2017. "There isn't a meeting that we have that he doesn't bring up the abductees," Trump said of Abe. North Korea acknowledged 13 abductions in 2002, after years of denials, and allowed five of the individuals to return to Japan that year. The North says the eight other abductees died, but their families say they don't believe that and have urged Abe to seek Trump's help, noting Trump's relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Abe said Trump has raised the issue with Kim when they met in Hanoi in February. North Korea has not tested long-range missiles that could hit the United States. But earlier this month, North Korea fired off a series of short-range missiles that alarmed U.S. allies in closer proximity to North Korea. National Security Adviser John Bolton said violated U.N. Security Council resolutions. The tests broke a pause in North Korea's ballistic missile launches that began in late 2017. North Korea on Monday called Bolton a "war monger" and "defective human product" after he called the tests on May 4 and May 9 a violation of U.N. Security Council resolutions. Pyongyang's official Korean Central News Agency on Monday carried a statement by an unnamed spokesman of North Korea's Foreign Ministry who said that Pyongyang was rightfully exercising its rights to self-defense with the launches. The tests have been seen as a way for North Korea to pressure Washington to soften its stance on easing sanctions against it without actually causing the negotiations to collapse. "We'll see what happens," Trump said in Tokyo. "There's a good respect built   maybe a great respect built   between certainly the United States and North Korea. We will see what happens." ___ Follow Colvin and Superville on Twitter at https:://twitter.com/colvinj and https://twitter.com/dsupervilleap


As the Boston Celtics' tallest player stood up from his seat on the bench and made his way toward the scorer's table at Thomas and Mack Center, the crowd began to stir. Cheers and applause quickly followed as fans realized what was happening. The excitement level began to build as he sat down on the floor, folded up his 7-foot-7 frame and waited. Fans seemed oblivious to what was happening on the court. It was almost Tacko time. A whistle blew and play stopped. The crowd's energy filled the arena as fans anxiously awaited for Celtics rookie center Tacko Fall to enter the NBA Summer League game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Then a timeout derailed the momentum of the moment. So with 5:04 left in the first quarter, the teams broke from the timeout and the 7-foot-7 Fall, wearing No. 55, walked onto the court. Cheers followed. Lots of them. Fall, the former UCF standout, had made his NBA debut, and fans were soaking it up. Every time Fall touched the ball, the crowd roared. At the 3:21 mark, Fall gave fans something more to cheer about. As 76ers guard Haywood Highsmith came off a high pick-and-roll, Fall positioned himself in the lane. Highsmith used the screen to dribble his way past Celtics forward Grant Williams and decided to attack the basket. Fall showed his agility and quickly moved over to sway away Highsmith's shot. The crowd erupted. Even when Fall even stood up from the bench to check in, the crowd ate it up. Fans love their Tacko. His first NBA points came at the 6:50 mark of the second quarter. After a steal by Tremont Waters started a fast break, Fall hustled his way down the court. Waters drove to the basket before firing a pass to Aaron Harrison in the corner. As he got closer to the basket, Fall clapped his hands to call for the ball. Harrison obliged, and Fall caught the pass, rose up and converted a one-handed dunk. The play unfolded as Celtics director of player personnel Austin Ainge was on the ESPN broadcast talking about Fall. "He's got good hands, he's got good mobility and he's such an amazing person," Ainge said. Fall finished with six points, four rebounds and one blocked shot in 10 minutes as the Celtics beat the 76ers 96-82. If the fans had their way, Fall would have played the whole game. A little more than a minute into the third quarter, the crowd already had grown restless as faint chants of "We want Tacko!" began to break out. Where Fall winds up is uncertain. He'll likely start with Boston's G League team, considering the Celtics have established big men in Enes Kanter and Daniel Theis. Fall has said he appreciates the opportunity the Celtics are giving him and feels at home with the organization. "(This is) somewhere I can go where I fit in right away, somewhere I can go where I know they really want me," Fall told the Boston Globe's Adam Himmelsbach last week. "I feel I had all of that here in Boston, and it was a matter of just coming here and going to work." Fellow rookie Williams, for one, sees that. He and Fall quickly have built a friendship, in part because Fall's personality makes him so likable, Williams said. "He's just a goofball," Williams said after Saturday's game. "He'll kind of fit in with anyone because his personality is welcoming." Williams, a two-time SEC player of the year at Tennessee, likes what Fall is showing the Celtics. "He's doing a great job of not only communicating but also being a guy who's being consistent. So that's something he has to continue to do," Williams said. "He ran the court really well, whether he's lost weight or whatever, but he's been moving up and down [the floor] and he's done a lot of things that really impact winning." Fall certainly did on Saturday. rparry@orlandosentinel.com


Clay Matthews has spent the last 10 years of his career in Green Bay playing for the Packers. For the first time since college, he's back playing football on the West Coast. He's obviously excited about being back in Southern California, but it's a pretty significant change. Matthews was in a routine with the Packers as one of the veterans, feeling comfortable in the facility, the locker room and the city. Now that he's in L.A., there are some difference he has to adjust to. In a sense, he's almost the "new guy" with the Rams. "It's definitely different, especially when you're in a rhythm of going to the same place, knowing all the people out there in Green Bay and just having a routine," Matthews said, via ESPN . "That being said, it's almost nice to break that routine, and although there's some anxiety that's involved in that and some nerves … because of the change of pace, because it's something new, but it also breathes some new life and fresh air into you." Matthews has had a few months to get acclimated to his new home, but he admitted the first couple of weeks were borderline difficult for him. "The first two weeks were, I mean, I hate to use the word difficult, but it was new," Matthews said. "Which I haven't had to experience since my rookie year." Matthews will play both inside and outside linebacker for the Rams, something he did previously with the Packers. He won't be locked into just one position, giving the Rams great versatility on the second level. MORE: Why Kevin Durant is doing the right thing by not watching Finals games from the bench Report: New Orleans likely to trade Anthony Davis to Celtics Goldberg, Undertaker Nearly Killed Each Other With Botched Moves At Super ShowDown Packers could have 6 or more new starters on defense in Week 1 Giants' Daniel Jones quickly destroying critical narratives


The Washington Redskins lost wideout Jamison Crowder to free agency this year, though were comfortable doing so in large part due to his problems staying on the field. Monday, it appears those problems popped up again for the now-New York Jets wide receiver, per ESPN's Rich Cimini : "Slot receiver Jamison Crowder, a key piece in the Jets' offense, was taken to the locker room with an apparent left ankle/foot issues. Crowder missed seven games last season with the Redskins, but that was his right ankle. Stay tuned." Crowder only appeared in nine games last year and missed time the year prior, too. There was always a chance a rebuilding team like the Jets would go out and offer more money than the Redskins were willing to commit based purely on the upside. After all, Crowder still averages nearly 12 yards per catch on his career and has a seven-score season to his name. But for the Redskins, this was likely part of the reason they were content to let Crowder walk. They have prospects like Cam Sims to utilize moving forward, as well as notable Dwayne Haskins collegiate target Terry McLaurin. MORE: CPBL pitcher tried to fool a batter with the weirdest hidden-ball trick Reaction to Jerry Jones' comments on Elliott, star backs, unwarranted Packers FB Danny 'The Muscle Man' Vitale could play key role in new offense Tom Brady disobeys Bill Belichick at practice, and suffers the consequences Jared Goff hit weight room this offseason, improved overall strength


The Great Smoky Mountains National Park just announced the dates for its annual synchronous fireflies event, during which swarms of lightning bugs will light up the park at night. The once-a-year phenomenon is so popular that a lottery system has been established for obtaining the coveted parking passes required to attend. This year, the event will take place from May 30 to June 6, and the lottery for the parking passes opens on April 26, 2019, at 8 a.m. EST and will close on April 29, 2019, at 8 p.m. EST. You can enter the lottery at Recreation.gov . During the peak firefly display period, there will be a shuttle service from the Sugarlands Visitor Center, located at the northern tip of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park (which occupies portions of North Carolina and Tennessee). The shuttles will take passengers to the Elkmont viewing area, where the largest gathering of synchronous fireflies in the Western Hemisphere occurs. Visitors who wish to see these bright bugs put on their light display must acquire a parking pass for the Sugarlands Visitor Center and ride the shuttle to the viewing area. The firefly display takes place in the Elkmont section of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. So, what are synchronous fireflies, exactly? They are a unique species of firefly (a type of beetle also known as a lighting bug) that can actually synchronize their flashing light displays. Their light patterns, which are produced in their "lanterns" along their abdomens, are part of a mating ritual that helps males and females recognize each other. The males will fly and flash their light and the typically stationary females will respond with a flash, according to the park's dedicated synchronous fireflies page . No one is exactly sure why the fireflies flash their lights in unison, and they don't always do so. When they do, a burst of light ends with an abrupt period of darkness. Fireflies' bioluminescent lanterns are tucked into their abdomens. The peak mating season lasts for approximately two weeks each year, and the dates of the display vary from one year to the next. Scientists predict the dates based on factors such as temperature and the moisture in the soil. Even during the peak season, attendees aren't guaranteed a perfect display, the park has cautioned. Environmental factors such as rainfall or cooler temperatures that fall below 50 degrees can shut down the display on any given night. Nevertheless, those who would like to try their luck at having the rare chance to see the annual phenomenon will need to enter the lottery on April 26 at Recreation.gov . A total of 1,800 vehicle passes will be distributed for the eight-day event (or 225 per day): 1,768 regular parking passes (for vehicles up to 19 feet in length carrying a maximum of seven occupants), and 32 large vehicle passes (for buses and RVs ranging from 19 to 30 feet in length and carrying a maximum of 24 occupants). Lottery applicants will be informed on Friday, May 10, as to whether they have obtained a vehicle pass. Each parking pass is valid only for a specified date, and an arrival time between 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. will be assigned. There will be a $25 vehicle fee charged upfront, and an additional $2 (cash only) per-person fee will be charged when boarding the shuttle to the viewing area. No additional passes beyond those assigned during the lottery will be made available. Attendees are asked to cover their flashlights with red or blue cellophane so that they don't disrupt the viewing experience and to turn them off altogether when they have found a viewing spot. They are also asked to not catch the fireflies, so leave those Ball jars at home, folks!


The Chicago firm Skidmore, Owings and Merrill has been picked to design the anticipated O'Hare expansion, slated to be completed by 2028.