What effect do sudden, unexpected roster cuts have on UFC fighters, and why can't we even ger a clear answer on who's fired and who isn't? Retired UFC and WEC fighter Danny Downes joins MMA Junkie columnist Ben Fowlkes to discuss in this week's Trading Shots. * * * * Fowlkes: I know you're probably busy transferring money into your investment account just so it's ready the instant Endeavor launches its IPO, but there's some news out this week that makes me wonder how a multi-billion dollar company like the UFC can really operate this way. I refer now, of course, to this weird situation with Justin Willis . Here we have an 8-2 heavyweight coming off his first loss in the UFC - a unanimous decision defeat at the hands of Curtis Blaydes , who's no slouch - and word is that he's been cut from the roster after turning down a fight with Walt Harris this summer. Except, hold on, Willis insists he hasn't been cut, that it's all a "miscommunication," despite his release being confirmed by a UFC official. This strikes me as the kind of thing that could only happen in this strange sport of ours. The fighter and his employer can't even agree on whether or not he still has a job. What do you make of this situation, Danny? And what do you think about the UFC's practice of occasionally firing (or threatening to fire) fighters who say anything but yes to the UFC's plan? Is Willis getting Yair Rodriguez'd here? Downes: The first person I thought of when I heard about the situation with "Big Pretty" was Rodriguez. We've seen how this goes. The fighter doesn't agree to everything the UFC says, the UFC says, "OK, you're cut," and then the fighter comes back and begs for his or her job. If I was a betting man, I'd say Willis isn't going anywhere. His next fight will be in the UFC against the first opponent offered. When you think of it that way, it's perfect negotiation from the promotion. Willis has an 8-2 record and before his last fight against Blaydes, he was ranked No. 10 in the division. Considering the lack of heavyweight depth it may seem like a rash decision on the surface, but is it really? Sure, Willis has three wins inside the organization, but did his jab-a-palooza fight against Mark Hunt really endear him to you? If you're the UFC, why would you keep a heavyweight who was (allegedly) too big to make the heavyweight limit with two months notice and makes demands? Even if he was the tenth best heavyweight in the UFC, is he worth the headache? We've complained about the bloated UFC roster for years. The UFC may be doing this to weaken fighters, but maybe it should be pickier with whom it decides to keep. The UFC cut Elias Theodorou . He was a ranked middleweight with an 8-3 record in the octagon, but look at his last couple fights. You plan on rewatching them any time soon? As a budding labor activist, you may not be happy. As a fan, however, aren't these moves you support? Fowlkes: You could definitely make the case for paring down the UFC roster (even if it might make booking 40 events a year more difficult). What's tougher to support is the habitual use of "you're fired" as a negotiation tactic. There are lots of reasons to turn down a fight, and some are more legit than others. It's one thing if you just don't like the choice of opponent. As the UFC matchmakers have put it, if you're here in the sport's top promotion, then you better be ready to fight who they've got for you. But what if you don't feel physically or mentally ready to book a fight just yet? What if you know your weight isn't where it needs to be and you don't want to jeopardize your health with a drastic cut? (A less sympathetic argument at heavyweight, but still.) If the UFC policy is that anyone who doesn't say yes automatically is subject to release, that could easily result in fighters making bad and maybe even dangerous decisions. It also seems like the UFC might be sending conflicting messages. Fighters are told that they need to make us care about them. They have to stand out, be memorable, give us a reason to want to see them either win or lose. In their own ways, both Willis and Theodorou did that. But then they lose one fight and they get cut and you're going to tell me it's at least partially because their fighting styles weren't exciting enough? So you have to be willing to take risks and be exciting in the cage, but you also have to reckon with the fact that one loss could get you cut. Those two things don't go together very well. The UFC seems to view job insecurity as a motivator, but it seems to me that it could just as easily have the opposite effect. Downes: That's a fair point. There are plenty of fighters who have consciously or subconsciously "played it safe" in order to avoid getting cut. This places them in a no-win situation. If you win, but aren't exciting, they'll cut you. If you're exciting but lose, they'll cut you anyway. The same idea applies to your health. You perform best when you're healthy. Fighting injured produces a product the promotion probably won't like. Turning down a fight to heal up could also anger the promotion. I understand your trepidation, but you're making one key mistake here. You want some universal standard in a sport that has never had and doesn't need them. Regardless of how you feel about B.J. Penn, there's a reason he's still on the roster even though his last win was (checks notes) against Matt Hughes in 2010. Even if he loses a few in a row, Justin Gaethje probably doesn't have to worry about being cut any time soon. Jon Fitch was released from the UFC despite a 14-3-1 record in the promotion. There were other reasons he was persona non grata at UFC headquarters, but his fighting style was the biggest factor. This is another example of how lopsided the power dynamic between fighters and promoters is. You can be cut (or be threatened with it) at any moment for totally arbitrary reasons. The UFC has always tried to balance sport and spectacle, but right now it is primarily focused on being a business. Promoters have always fostered a "race to the bottom" approach for their independent contractors. Recent years have only accelerated that strategy. The question is, will fans and fighters continue to oblige them? Willis, Rodriguez and many others gave the UFC what it wanted. Until that changes, the negotiation tactics won't. Ben Fowlkes is MMA Junkie and USA TODAY's MMA columnist. Danny Downes, a retired UFC and WEC fighter, is an MMA Junkie contributor who has also written for UFC.com and UFC 360. Follow them on twitter at @benfowlkesMMA and @dannyboydownes . 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While certain things like hand grenades and dynamite may seem pretty obvious, there are plenty of not-so-obvious items that may lead to a travel disaster. 14 Things You Should Never Pack in Your Checked Bag What you can and cannot bring in your carry-on bag when flying is plastered all around you in the airport and on the internet. But what about your checked bag? Can't you just put anything in there that you can't carry on with you? The answer is no. While certain things like hand grenades and dynamite may seem pretty obvious, there are plenty of not-so-obvious items that may lead to a travel disaster if packed in your checked bag, and no one wants that. Finding the best deal , taking your passport photo and getting to the airport are all stressful enough -- if you want to relax and just enjoy the ride once your vacation starts, never pack any of these items in your checked bag. Jewelry Once you hand your bag over to security, there is no telling what will happen to it. The bags get tossed around, and your jewelry may end up broken, and tangled; or worse yet, someone may open your luggage and steal it. Always put your jewelry in your carry-on bag, or just look super super-fly by wearing it all on travel day. Just kidding   that would make the walk through security pretty complicated . But it's fun to think about. Important documents How do you expect to get through airport security and board your plane without your boarding pass and personal identification? Keep everything you may possibly need with you as you're traveling. If you must put documents in your checked bag, make sure they are copies, not originals. Flammable Items If you're traveling cross-country to show your family who's grill boss , you're going to have to pick up your gasoline, lighter fluid and cooking fuel at your destination. Flammable items are not only banned from carry-ons, but also a checked bag. Cash and cards In the event that your bag ends up lost or stolen, you don't want a complete stranger walking away with your hard-earned cash or popping into Louis Vuitton with your credit card. It's best to keep anything money money-related with you   just don't spend it all at the food court on things you should never eat on a plane Medications If there is a chance you may need it, don't pack it. What happens if your flight gets delayed and you need to take your medication , or give it to your child ? There is no way for you to get it once you've passed through airport security. Bring a doctor's note or medical ID card to carry any oversized medications through security Food and drink Of course you want to take a little piece of Napa (or 10) home with you, but there is a chance that red wine is going to break and ruin everything in your bag. While you are allowed to pack alcohol with a few restrictions , that doesn't mean it's worth having to replace all of your clothes. Irreplaceable items If it's irreplaceable, do not check it. Baggage handlers have to move thousands of bags a day, and things can break. Just keep the Precious Moments figurine you got as a gift from the grandkids with you on your way back home. Film You went through all that effort to take cool film photos of Route 66 , so why ruin them by running the film through an X-ray scan? While it's a little more complicated, you can carry your film with you through TSA and ask for a hand check at security. You'll be thankful when your film photos are the envy of all cellphone photo takers. All of your clothes This would be a pretty rookie mistake, but many times when travelers are in a rush they forget to leave some clothes in a carry carry-on in case of an unexpectedly surprise long layover or a case of lost luggage. Or you also could do that weekend in Vegas with just the clothes on your back   not like it hasn't been done before. House keys Well that would just really stink if your keys were put in your checked bag and fell out somewhere high over Ohio, wouldn't it? You also don't want to risk your luggage (with your keys) being lost on your return. when youIt would be a shame to make it through the entire family trip just to have it all go to shambles it in the home stretch Your only charger While it's great that you remembered to pack your phone charger, it wouldn't be great if your phone died just as you went to bring up your boarding pass. Even if you're a get-to-the-airport-last-minute type of flier, the unexpected can always happen with flights. Just keep your charger with you, ; you'll be especially mad when you need to pay airport pricing for a 20-minute charge to capture your beautiful beach right off the plane. Prohibited items While hand grenades and fireworks may seem obvious to you as something banned by TSA in your checked bag, you may be surprised by things like certain curling irons and alcohols. Put the bear spray down and see the full list of items at TSA.gov . Electronic cigarettes and vaping devices While they may not have been included on banned lists of yesteryear, it's important to note that the FAA, much like Disney Parks , prohibits e-cigs and vaping devices in checked bags. Things like vaporizers and electronic nicotine systems need to be kept in carry-on baggage or on your person. Laptops, cameras and electronics Much like some of your favorite jewelry, laptops, cameras, iPads and other electronics are incredibly valuable belongings. You don't want to risk them being broken or stolen, so just carry them with you     or opt for an unplugged vacation and some extra "me time."


Kawhi Leonard is now a member of the Los Angeles Clippers. After several years of speculation about where Leonard will play long term, it now appears that he should be happy for the next couple years in Los Angeles. Leonard of course won a championship with the Toronto Raptors last season, and it seemed like they had a solid enough pitch to keep him in Canada: championship experience, a good core, and a susceptible Eastern Conference. But Leonard ultimately departed for Southern California, and his message to Raptors head coach Nick Nurse was pretty simple once he had made that decision. In a piece by ESPN's Jackie MacMullan, there was one nugget about the text message Leonard dropped to Nurse after he'd decided to go to L.A. According to MacMullan, Nurse was at a Prince impersonator concert when he got the text. Via ESPN : It was too loud to hear their phones as the song hit its crescendo, but both Nurse and Bjorkgren had their cells on vibrate. Instinctively, they reached for their pockets, as manufactured purple haze from the Vegas extravaganza swallowed them. Nurse looked down. The text message simply read, "I'm going home." Kawhi Leonard was gone. On one hand it seems callous that Leonard would simply text people his decision. On the other, news travels quickly and text message is probably the fastest way to get in touch with multiple people close to him as media disseminated the decision for him to head to the Western Conference. Would you rather get a text before news breaks, or a phone call once he's gone through 80 other people hours or perhaps a day later? Raptors fans will always have that one season. That championship is going to mean more to them than anything, no matter how Leonard made his decision or delivered the news.


ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Matt Carpenter almost homered and almost got picked off in the same decisive inning that pushed the St. Louis Cardinals to their first victory over Texas since the 2011 World Series. Carpenter was initially given a two-run homer in the fifth inning after his opposite-field shot that hit the wide pad atop the 14-foot wall in left field, bounced up and came back down into the field of play. That was changed to an RBI double on replay review after the Rangers challenged the call, but still ignited a five-run outburst. ''That was big ... let's figure out a way, able to break through and have a big inning,'' manager Mike Shildt said. ''It was a big hit, but more importantly we were able to do something with it.'' Ariel Jurado (1-2) had Carpenter picked off after the overturned call in the fifth, but second baseman Rougned Odor dropped the ball for an error. The Rangers starter was done after walking the next batter. Paul DeJong, who later homered and had a season-high four RBIs, then greeted reliever Jeanmar Gomez with a two-run double into the left field corner that made it 4-0. After another walk, Jose Martinez had an RBI single and a groundout by Yadier Molina sent home another run. ''That's kind of our identity as an offense, be able to grind out at-bats, take advantage of the mistakes,'' DeJong said. ''Obviously, that fifth inning was the big one,'' Rangers manager Chris Woodward said. ''We just couldn't seem to stop the bleeding. They hit a couple balls hard but also ground balls found holes. ... A little unfortunate.'' DeJong drove in the first St. Louis run with a groundout in the third after a wild pitch and a throwing error by the Rangers. His solo homer in the ninth was his eighth of the season. Cardinals rookie right-hander Dakota Hudson (3-3) struck out five and allowed two runs over six innings. The Cardinals had lost seven regular season games in a row against Texas since their World Series title eight years ago, when DeJong was a freshman in college. They were swept in three-game home series in 2013 and 2016, and lost the opener of this series Friday night. More recently, St. Louis had lost three in a row and 12 of 15 games this season after an 18-win April. The Rangers had scored 29 runs in a three-game winning streak. Thunderstorms with heavy rain delayed the start of Saturday's scheduled midafternoon game by 2 hours, 11 minutes. There was no more rain until the game finished in a downpour that started when the Rangers were batting in the ninth. Ronald Guzman led off the Rangers fifth with a single and scored on a double by Isiah Kiner-Falefa before he later came home on a groundout by Willie Calhoun , who has six RBIs in four games since being called up by the Rangers earlier in the week. ''He's had really quality at-bats ever since he got here.'' Woodward said of Calhoun, who has hits in all four games. LONG, LONG TIME The series opener was the first regular-season game in Arlington for the Cardinals since June 13, 2004 - a gap of 5,451 games. According to Elias, that had been the longest active gap in MLB, and the fifth-longest since interleague play began in 1997. ... The Cardinals still have more postseason wins (four) than regular-season wins (three) against Texas. TRAINER'S ROOM Rangers: SS Danny Santana was hit by a fastball on his right ankle when batting in the ninth inning. He was lifted for a pinch-runner before Guzman grounded into a game-ending double play. Woodward said X-rays were negative and that Santana has a bruised ankle. UP NEXT Cardinals: RHP Jack Flaherty (4-3, 4.34 ERA), the Cardinals' first-round draft pick in 2014, is 2-8 with a 4.94 ERA in 16 career starts when facing an opponent for the first time. Rangers: LHP Drew Smyly (0-3, 6.85) is still looking for his first MLB win since 2016, before his Tommy John surgery in July 2017. He has never pitched against St. Louis. --- More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP-Sports


Just two years ago then-House Minority Leader Pelosi (D-Calif.) deflected questions about ideological litmus tests on abortion rights, suggesting Democrats offered a big tent welcoming people of all creeds. "I grew up Nancy D'Alesandro, in Baltimore, Maryland; in Little Italy; in a very devout Catholic family," Pelosi, who is now House speaker, told The Washington Post in May 2017. Her politically powerful family included many opponents of abortion through their religious beliefs, she said. "Most of those people   my family, extended family   are not pro-choice. You think I'm kicking them out of the Democratic Party?" Subscribe to the Post Most newsletter: Today's most popular stories on The Washington Post Now, Pelosi finds herself at the center of a growing debate about abortion rights, from a House race in Chicago to the 2020 presidential primary campaign. Next up is an effort to amend the spending bill that funds the Department of Health and Human Services that contains the very antiabortion language that prompted former vice president Joe Biden to renounce more than four decades of beliefs on access to abortion. It's left some Democrats who oppose abortion rights, including Catholics in critically important Midwestern battlegrounds, feeling that party leaders are happy to have their support   as long as they keep quiet about their anti-choice views. "We've become so intolerant," former congressman Bart Stupak (D-Mich.) said in an interview Friday. "They'll take our money, but they can't come to our events or help us out in our campaigns." Democrats did not expect to be on the defensive on this issue, certainly not after a spring filled with several conservative states approving controversial, Republican-led laws that imposed almost a complete ban on abortion. In some cases the new state laws did not even include exceptions for the health of the mother or for victims of rape or incest, drawing rebukes from President Trump and senior GOP congressional leaders. When abortion rights activists pushed back, they ended up politically targeting Democrats, not just conservative Republicans who supported those extreme positions. First, Rep. Cheri Bustos (D-Ill.), chairwoman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, backed out of headlining a fundraiser for Rep. Daniel Lipinski (D-Ill.), whose opposition to abortion rights almost cost him his seat last year and is headed for a rematch in next year's Democratic primary. Bustos won the leadership race for DCCC chairwoman in part by promising to defend incumbents from primary challenges, but she retreated from her public support of Lipinski amid sharp criticism from liberal activists. This past week Biden faced similar political heat after aides reiterated his long-standing support for the more than 40-year-old Hyde Amendment. Named for the late congressman Henry J. Hyde (R-Ill.), the legislation prohibited federal funds from going to doctors performing abortions or any other promotion of the procedure. Biden, a Catholic who originally opposed abortion rights in the early 1970s, long supported the Hyde language, but Thursday night he cited the conservative assault on Roe v. Wade at the state level to now oppose the amendment. The reversal won praise from abortion rights supporters, including Leana Wen, president of Planned Parenthood, who called the Hyde amendment "discriminatory" against poor women trying to access abortions. Now some Democrats are trying to force a vote to strike the Hyde restrictions from the bill funding HHS, set to hit the House floor in the coming days. If they get a vote, it might pass because there are so few Democrats like Lipinski left in Congress. Stupak, who now lobbies on health-care issues, thought the attacks against Biden's original position were "almost vengeful" in a manner that seemed more like Republican politics of the last decade. "It just seems like we've lost a sense of civility," he said. The reality is almost every Democrat in Congress has voted for legislation containing Hyde Amendment language, and according to research by The Washington Post's Mike DeBonis, that includes every Democrat running for president who is currently in Congress or previously served on Capitol Hill. That's because the Hyde Amendment has been included in health-care legislation for decades. The mix of moderate Democrats and centrist Republicans kept that balance in support of abortion rights as long as the federal government did not play a role. Public views on abortion are much more complex than either of the ideological wings would let on   just 18 percent of voters believe abortion should be available at any point during a pregnancy, while 9 percent support outlawing all abortions, according to an NPR/PBS/Marist poll released Friday. Yet those are the two positions now promoted, respectively, by Planned Parenthood and leading antiabortion groups. Stupak found himself wrapped in an intense legislative battle over the Hyde Amendment back in 2009, when Pelosi tried to lock down enough votes to secure passage of the Affordable Care Act. Initial ACA drafts did not spell out that the Hyde Amendment should apply to the new law, and Stupak corralled dozens of Democrats to push for it, denying Pelosi enough votes to start the debate. "She can count," he recalled. Negotiations ensued, including one handshake deal that later fell apart after a rebellion from the caucus's liberal wing who wanted to block the Hyde language. On the eve of the first ACA vote, November 2009, Stupak sat in a hearing of the Rules Committee past midnight to ensure his amendment was made in order. The next day 64 Democrats joined with 176 Republicans to support the reaffirmation of the Hyde language. The coalition shifted on the final vote, with liberal Democrats voting for the overall bill despite Stupak's victory on abortion restrictions. In March 2010, as the final compromise ACA faced a vote, Republicans tried to amend the bill with abortion language and Stupak spoke out against the GOP effort, saying his version was sufficient. "Baby killer!" one Republican yelled at Stupak as he spoke. It was the sort of ugly attack Stupak, an antiabortion Catholic, had come to expect from Republicans. These days, he fears that Democrats have drifted into the same level of vitriol on the abortion issue, adopting the most caustic language to attack those with different views. "It's not the same party anymore," Stupak said. 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It's been just more than three years since 11-year-old Josue Flores was stabbed several times in a fatal daytime attack in Houston's northside. Since then, charges were filed against two suspect   and both were eventually dropped. But on Tuesday, prosecutors announced that Andre Jackson, 29, was indicted on a murder charge in Josue's death. New evidence helped tie him to the crime, prosecutors said. Take a look at how the case unfolded in the timeline above. Jay R. Jordan covers breaking news in the Houston area. Read him on our breaking news site , Chron.com , and our subscriber site , HoustonChronicle.com | Follow him on Twitter at @JayRJordan | Email him at jay.jordan@chron.com | Text CHRON to 77453 to receive breaking news alerts by text message


Another dominating performance by Christopher Bell resulted in another Victory Lane celebration. Bell swept every stage of Sunday's NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Iowa Speedway and took home his second victory at the 0.875-mile track and fourth of the 2019 season. Bell, who started on the front row in the No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota, led a race-high 186 of 250 laps. RELATED: Unofficial race results Bell's Stage 1 win came after side drafting polesitter Cole Custer, who led the opening 53 laps, with two laps to go and taking the lead. He went on to lead every lap of Stage 2, as well. Caution came out on Lap 215 after Custer scraped the wall and leaders made their way to pit road for tires and fuel. Custer won the race off pit road and lead the field back to green with 29 laps to go. Custer held on for six laps before Bell got around him with a slide job off Turn 2 and took back the lead. Custer finished in second in his No. 00 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford followed by Justin Allgaier in the No. 7 JR Motorsports Chevrolet, Harrison Burton in the No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota and Zane Smith in the No. 8 JR Motorsports Chevrolet rounded out the top five. Series points leader Tyler Reddick suffered a flat tire right before the finish of Stage 1, putting him two laps down and in the hunt to get back on the lead lap. He finished 15th on the lead lap. This story will be updated. ]]>


The 49ers are hoping Mitch Wishnowsky can do for their special teams what Michael Dickson did for the Seahawks last season. It's why San Francisco was willing to use a fourth-round pick on the Australian punter. 49ers returner Trent Taylor told Jennifer Lee Chan of NBCSportsBayArea.com that Wishnowsky "has been filthy with it ." Wishnowsky, 27, punted for Santa Barbara City College in 2014 before transferring to Utah, where he won the Ray Guy Award in 2016. He learned his trade playing Australian Rules Football. "A lot of the punts you sort of learn growing up playing Australian Rules Football," Wishnowsky told the NBC Sports' 49ers Insider Podcast recently, via NFL.com. " There's tradeoffs with every punt." Wishnowsky has an end-over-end punt, which he calls "a lot more accurate but you can't get quite as much height or distance on it." The sprial "goes the highest and the furthest." The helicopter punt is hard to catch but doesn't go as far as the spiral and "if you slightly mishit it, it's going the opposite direction that you want it to." Dickson earned All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors last season as a rookie, with a 48.2 yards average. Wishnowsky has shown signs of doing similar things. "He has some serious hang time," Taylor said of his new teammate. "I feel like I'm sitting there waiting for it to come down for way too long. Then, once you're there for too long, you start overthinking it. That's what makes him good."


YouTube will amp up the content available on Facebook's Oculus Quest virtual-reality headset , with Google 's massive video company saying its VR app will be among the launch titles for the closely watched device being released Tuesday. That'll make YouTube one of the most widely recognizable names for people wondering what you can actually watch on an Oculus Quest . The $399 Quest headset is aiming to bridge the gap between mobile and PC VR, bringing a higher-end experience to a fully wireless headset, at a slightly less eye-popping price. The hope of Facebook's Oculus -- and many others in the VR industry -- is that Quest will help make virtual reality more appealing and accessible for mainstream consumers. Having YouTube , a video site visited by more than 2 billion people every month, on Quest lends a familiar, popular name to the product. And YouTube's VR app will immediately unlock a large library of VR and 360-video content on the Quest. The app has more than a million VR videos and experiences. YouTube also announced a program to make VR creation more accessible, according to a post by YouTube's head of VR/AR content and partnerships Julia Hamiton Trost and VR product lead Kurt Wilms. YouTube is widening its YouTube VR Creator Lab to Europe and is currently accepting applications . The company also touted projects distributed by YouTube VR that have scored awards in the last six months, including multiple Emmy awards animated VR Crow: The Legend , an animated experience voiced by stars like John Legend and Oprah Winfrey. NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory also won an Emmy for their Cassini's Grand Finale 360° videos and NASA's first 360° livestream , and Isle of Dogs: Behind the Scenes (in Virtual Reality) won two Webby Awards and the Clio Entertainment Gold award.


Racing Point Formula 1 team technical director Andy Green remains hopeful that a major update package due before the summer break will help the team start looking in a "different direction". In a race of no attrition in Austria, Sergio Perez finished 11th, not far behind the Alfas of Kimi Raikkonen and Antonio Giovinazzi, while Lance Stroll was 14th, having lost some time due to an issue with the FIA fuel-flow meter. From the editor, also read: Racing Point to bring updates "thick and fast" after Baku The team has now made the points just once in the last five races, when Stroll finished ninth in Canada, and lies seventh in the championship. Green concedes that there is work to be done. "In the end we weren't quick enough, as simple as that," he told Motorsport.com. "We underperformed in qualifying, so we were in the wrong part of the grid, and once you're there, it's so difficult to do anything. "We'll pick ourselves up, and go to the next one. We know that there are improvements coming. You can see in the last few performances, we're definitely making inroads." As previously reported, the team has a major update coming before the summer break that represents a change of aero philosophy. "There are a few little aero bits at Silverstone, and we'll keep them coming," said Green. "It's a case of starting to look in a different direction. So there's a small update at Silverstone, and the bigger ones are later, Germany/Hungary time. Silverstone is a small step towards that." While Racing Point team beat midfield rivals Renault, Toro Rosso and Haas in Austria, team boss Otmar Szafnauer admitted that 11th was a poor reward. "It was very frustrating," he told Motorsport.com. "Especially when we were just a couple of seconds off Raikkonen and Giovinazzi, and we matched their race pace. "It's just a matter of them getting us due to qualifying. We had good starts and were able to catch them, but when the race pace is the same, you can't overtake. "It is a positive that we can race with the Renaults now, although Alfa Romeo beat us, it was very, very close. So just a little bit of improvement on our part, and we'll get it."


Seven years ago today LeBron James won the first NBA championship of his career. Playing alongside Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, LeBron helped lead the Miami Heat to a 4-1 series victory over Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, James Harden and the Oklahoma City Thunder. While averaging 29 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists on 47% shooting for the series, LeBron was named NBA Finals MVP. After Game 5 concluded on June 21, 2012, the King described that triumphant moment to the late, great, Stuart Scott of ESPN as being long overdue. In light of the manner by which James left Cleveland in 2010, and the vitriol he received as a result from fans across the NBA, it seemed like LeBron was long overdue for an NBA title by the time he finally secured one. But in truth, James was still only 27 years old when he was crowned champion for the first time-the same age as Michael Jordan when he won his first title in 1991. 7 years ago today, LeBron won his first NBA championship and for him, it was "about damn time". pic.twitter.com/5oRcvShATu - SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) June 21, 2019 During the 2012 NBA Finals against Durant and the Thunder, James scored 30, 32, 29, 26 and 26 points in each of the five contests as Miami's leading scorer in every game. He also posted a triple-double in Game 5 with 26 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds while dishing out a game-high 12 assists in Game 4, and collecting a game-high 14 rebounds in Game 3. During the only matchup the Heat lost in the series-Game 1-James finished with 30 points and nine rebounds. Ten years after Sports Illustrated declared him to be 'The Chosen One,' LeBron had officially cemented his legacy as an NBA champion. "You know, my dream has become a reality now, and it's the best feeling I ever had," James told the Associated Press after the game . "I'm happy now that eight years later, nine years later since I've been drafted, that I can finally say that I'm a champion, and I did it the right way. I didn't shortcut anything. You know, I put a lot of hard work and dedication in it, and hard work pays off. It's a great moment for myself." MORE: Kyle Kuzma is already trash-talking his former Lakers teammate NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players Packers DL Tyler Lancaster working on pass-rushing in Year 2 Rob Pelinka May Not Have Known the Cap Rules for Anthony Davis Trade News: Elliott holdout concern re-emerges from Bristol, Cowboys new DE impresses


The provisional calendar for the 2020 Super Formula season has been revealed, with the Fuji round moved forward to become the series' new season opener. Fuji Speedway is set to host road cycling events for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, and will therefore be unavailable during the month of July - the traditional slot for its annual Super Formula race. That's prompted Super Formula organiser JRP to move the Fuji race to the weekend of April 4-5, which will also mark an earlier-than-usual start to the new season. Suzuka, which has opened every Formula Nippon/Super Formula season since 2010, will now host the second round of the year, scheduled for April 24-25. There are no changes to the dates for Autopolis and Sugo races, the two venues retaining their May and June slots respectively. This will be followed by a two-month mid-season break until the Motegi round on August 29-30, to avoid a direct clash with the Summer Olympics. Okayama will host the penultimate round on September 26-27, while the title will be decided at Suzuka on the weekend of October 31-November 1. The revamped Super Formula schedule has been designed with the Olympics in mind, and is expected to last for only one year before the series reverts to a more traditional calendar in 2021. Provisional 2020 calendar: RoundDateVenue 1 April 4-5 Fuji 2 April 25-26 Suzuka 3 May 16-17 Autopolis 4 June 20-21 Sugo 5 August 29-30 Motegi 6 September 26-27 Okayama 7 October 31 - November 1 Suzuka


Baltimore has no rain in the forecast through Wednesday, with light rainfall on the horizon, according to drone-powered weather forecasting service Saildrone . Thursday's forecast shows the greatest possibility of rain at 87 percent, with expected rainfall of 0.31 inches. The next few days will also bring warm temperatures, forecast to persist through Monday. Temperatures will reach a high of 87 degrees on Sunday. Skies will be partly cloudy today and clear on Wednesday. Winds will stay fairly calm in the course of the week, with the highest speeds on Thursday at only 10 mph. 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.


LeBron James, Maverick Carter and SpringHill Entertainment are once again producing a headline-grabbing project, that will soon come to a screen near you. HBO announced on Friday that the SpringHill Entertainment-produced documentary on Muhammad Ali will debut on May 14, with both parts of the documentary playing back-to-back. It's nearly three hours in total, but LeBron and Maverick Carter both say that was the only way to really tell the totality of his life. HBO released an interview with Carter and James on Friday. LeBron James shared photos on his Instagram feed during the film's production of him reading Ali biographies in order to capture a better sense of him. And although LeBron doesn't say it explicitly, it's clear that he's trying to follow Ali's footsteps in terms of his impact outside of the sporting arena. The LeBron James Family Foundation and I Promise school are just a few examples of that attempt to follow in Ali's legacy. "The legacy Ali left behind should be told for generations," LeBron said. MORE: The full story from the guy who got Danica Patrick a drink at the Bucks-Celtics game NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players 3 Raiders players who could have breakout seasons in 2019 Richard Sherman: 'The secondary wasn't the issue last year' Colts LBs set to face unprecedented competition


Melvin Gordon isn't at training camp. The Chargers obviously would prefer that he was. But General Manager Tom Telesco said the organization holds no ill will toward their star running back. "I love Melvin Gordon," Telesco said, via Eric Williams of ESPN. "He's an excellent player . He's tough. He has a great work ethic and represents our organization extremely well. But he's not here." "I understand his thoughts and opinions of what he's going through. I always look at the player's side, so I can see it. It doesn't mean I agree with it, but I can kind of see what his thought process is." Telesco said the Chargers have offered Gordon a new contract. It obviously was not to Gordon's liking, and the running back said earlier this month he's willing to sit out as long as it takes to "get paid." The Chargers placed Gordon on the did not report list Wednesday, leaving Austin Ekeler , Justin Jackson and Detrez Newsome at the top of the depth chart. They signed Derrick Gore on Wednesday. "I'm not naïve: I know we're better with Melvin Gordon," Telesco said. "But we've got a strong group of guys that are here, and it's their time to work and get ready to go." The Chargers expect to see Gordon at some point. He has to report by the Tuesday of Week 10 to get credit for a season needed to become an unrestricted free agent. "My only thought process is, he's playing here," Telesco said. "He's an L.A. Charger." Gordon is entering the final year of his rookie deal scheduled to make $5.6 million in 2019. He is subject to fines of $40,000 for every day of training camp he misses, according to the league's Collective Bargaining Agreement.


St. Louis Blues superfan Laila Anderson has enjoyed quite a ride while inspiring her team to its first-ever Stanley Cup victory . Despite Game 7 being in Boston, Anderson was there , and she didn't just get to see the Blues win it all. She even got a moment with the Stanley Cup, and fittingly, her buddy Colton Parayko helped her give the Stanley Cup a kiss. This completes quite the ride for the 11-year-old, who's battling a rare disease called HLS . Anderson's had a bobblehead made in her image , and even had the chance to pump the team and the crowd before Game 3 of the 2019 Stanley Cup Final in St. Louis . The NHL posted wonderful footage of the moment on Twitter: Stanley, meet Laila. #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/TScL24otTC   NHL (@NHL) June 13, 2019 While PHT's own Sean Leahy was on the ice to capture the moment: LAILA pic.twitter.com/rlACBKZL0m   Sean Leahy (@Sean_Leahy) June 13, 2019 Even if your team didn't win it all this season   even if you root for the Bruins   it's hard not to feel happy for Laila Anderson. Really, moments like these are what it's all about. MORE FROM THE BLUES WINNING THE STANLEY CUP Blues win by bottling up Bruins. Ryan O'Reilly wins the Conn Smythe. Blues drought ends; so who's now the longest-suffering team? St. Louis watch parties deliver.   James O'Brien is a writer for Pro Hockey Talk on NBC Sports . Drop him a line at phtblog@nbcsports.com or follow him on Twitter @cyclelikesedins .


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The mansion is one of the most commonly recognized symbols of wealth in America. The cities with the most mega homes The mansion is one of the most commonly recognized symbols of wealth in America. Big homes are large enough to entertain parties, host multiple guests, and potentially even house staff. Americans are likely familiar with the massive estates the nation's Carnegies, Vanderbilts and Rockefellers built during the gilded age -- they are some of the grandest historic American mansions . Not every large home in the United States is of such massive scale, or has the historical significance of Monticello or the Biltmore. But because of America's relative wealth and abundance of space, it has become home to hundreds of thousands of large houses and mansions. While mega homes, old and more recently-built, can be found across the country, they are particularly common in the richest towns and cities in America , highly affluent suburbs, and exclusive communities. Based on housing data from the U.S. Census Bureau 's American Community Survey, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed the towns, cities, villages, boroughs, and unincorporated areas where homes are highly expensive and very large, based on the share of homes that have at least five bedrooms. In the 22 places on this list, between 25% and 48% of homes have at least five bedrooms. Nationwide, only 4.4% of homes have five bedrooms or more. In many cases, well over half of homes are worth more than $1 million. Generally, the towns and cities on this list can be found in the wealthiest suburbs of one of the nation's largest cities, in particular New York City, Washington, D.C., San Francisco and Chicago. More than half of the 22 places on this list can be found in either Virginia, New Jersey, Maryland, California, and Connecticut, which are among the richest U.S. states . Click or swipe through to see the full list. 22. Fairfax Station, Virginia > Share of homes with 5+ bedrooms: 25.0% (1,008) > Share of homes with 9+ rooms: 57.0% (2,298) > Share of homes valued at $1,000,000+: 10.1% > Median home value: $654,600 > Median household income: $170,130 21. Town and Country, Missouri > Share of homes with 5+ bedrooms: 25.4% (1,060) > Share of homes with 9+ rooms: 58.4% (2,438) > Share of homes valued at $1,000,000+: 23.6% > Median home value: $693,000 > Median household income: $164,649 ALSO READ: 30 Richest Americans Of All Time 20. Westport, Connecticut > Share of homes with 5+ bedrooms: 25.4% (2,760) > Share of homes with 9+ rooms: 47.7% (5,181) > Share of homes valued at $1,000,000+: 58.9% > Median home value: $1,152,100 > Median household income: $181,360 19. Dix Hills, New York > Share of homes with 5+ bedrooms: 26.5% (2,365) > Share of homes with 9+ rooms: 43.1% (3,854) > Share of homes valued at $1,000,000+: 12.1% > Median home value: $694,600 > Median household income: $152,263 ALSO READ: The Richest Town In Every State 18. Darien, Connecticut > Share of homes with 5+ bedrooms: 26.5% (1,870) > Share of homes with 9+ rooms: 49.5% (3,484) > Share of homes valued at $1,000,000+: 66.7% > Median home value: $1,398,600 > Median household income: $208,848 17. Hinsdale, Illinois > Share of homes with 5+ bedrooms: 27.8% (1,696) > Share of homes with 9+ rooms: 55.1% (3,359) > Share of homes valued at $1,000,000+: 38.8% > Median home value: $875,900 > Median household income: $171,453 ALSO READ: 25 Richest Cities in America 16. Paradise Valley, Arizona > Share of homes with 5+ bedrooms: 27.8% (1,682) > Share of homes with 9+ rooms: 55.0% (3,330) > Share of homes valued at $1,000,000+: 73.6% > Median home value: $1,406,700 > Median household income: $175,673 15. Castle Pines, Colorado > Share of homes with 5+ bedrooms: 28.1% (1,038) > Share of homes with 9+ rooms: 61.2% (2,262) > Share of homes valued at $1,000,000+: 10.0% > Median home value: $549,700 > Median household income: $157,550 ALSO READ: The Grandest Historic Mansion in Each State 14. Coto de Caza, California > Share of homes with 5+ bedrooms: 28.8% (1,453) > Share of homes with 9+ rooms: 40.3% (2,033) > Share of homes valued at $1,000,000+: 45.7% > Median home value: $958,100 > Median household income: $174,943 13. Upper Montclair, New Jersey > Share of homes with 5+ bedrooms: 29.3% (1,191) > Share of homes with 9+ rooms: 46.7% (1,896) > Share of homes valued at $1,000,000+: 15.1% > Median home value: $726,200 > Median household income: $196,285 ALSO READ: The County With the Most Expensive Housing Market in Every State 12. Franklin Lakes, New Jersey > Share of homes with 5+ bedrooms: 30.0% (1,206) > Share of homes with 9+ rooms: 55.8% (2,244) > Share of homes valued at $1,000,000+: 47.5% > Median home value: $975,000 > Median household income: $155,458 11. Weddington, North Carolina > Share of homes with 5+ bedrooms: 30.7% (1,075) > Share of homes with 9+ rooms: 67.4% (2,356) > Share of homes valued at $1,000,000+: 10.1% > Median home value: $435,500 > Median household income: $133,262 ALSO READ: Cities Where Americans Struggle to Afford Their Homes 10. Hillsborough, California > Share of homes with 5+ bedrooms: 33.2% (1,381) > Share of homes with 9+ rooms: 53.9% (2,242) > Share of homes valued at $1,000,000+: 94.0% > Median home value: at least $2,000,000 > Median household income: $238,750 9. Potomac, Maryland > Share of homes with 5+ bedrooms: 33.6% (5,580) > Share of homes with 9+ rooms: 59.9% (9,962) > Share of homes valued at $1,000,000+: 36.9% > Median home value: $893,600 > Median household income: $187,568 ALSO READ: 25 Counties With the Widest Income Gaps 8. McLean, Virginia > Share of homes with 5+ bedrooms: 34.2% (6,024) > Share of homes with 9+ rooms: 58.6% (10,314) > Share of homes valued at $1,000,000+: 48.9% > Median home value: $990,100 > Median household income: $193,426 7. Southlake, Texas > Share of homes with 5+ bedrooms: 35.4% (3,319) > Share of homes with 9+ rooms: 63.1% (5,918) > Share of homes valued at $1,000,000+: 14.0% > Median home value: $627,700 > Median household income: $207,917 ALSO READ: 30 Richest Americans Of All Time 6. Winnetka, Illinois > Share of homes with 5+ bedrooms: 37.5% (1,642) > Share of homes with 9+ rooms: 55.8% (2,443) > Share of homes valued at $1,000,000+: 51.1% > Median home value: $1,019,800 > Median household income: $216,875 5. Scarsdale, New York > Share of homes with 5+ bedrooms: 40.4% (2,335) > Share of homes with 9+ rooms: 57.7% (3,338) > Share of homes valued at $1,000,000+: 69.4% > Median home value: $1,337,800 > Median household income: at least $250,000 ALSO READ: The Richest Town In Every State 4. Short Hills, New Jersey > Share of homes with 5+ bedrooms: 40.4% (1,707) > Share of homes with 9+ rooms: 64.3% (2,714) > Share of homes valued at $1,000,000+: 73.6% > Median home value: $1,316,600 > Median household income: at least $250,000 3. Wolf Trap, Virginia > Share of homes with 5+ bedrooms: 40.5% (2,217) > Share of homes with 9+ rooms: 75.7% (4,144) > Share of homes valued at $1,000,000+: 28.8% > Median home value: $891,100 > Median household income: $218,750 ALSO READ: 25 Richest Cities in America 2. Great Falls, Virginia > Share of homes with 5+ bedrooms: 46.6% (2,490) > Share of homes with 9+ rooms: 77.7% (4,151) > Share of homes valued at $1,000,000+: 59.8% > Median home value: $1,130,400 > Median household income: $230,450 1. Travilah, Maryland > Share of homes with 5+ bedrooms: 47.8% (1,832) > Share of homes with 9+ rooms: 67.6% (2,589) > Share of homes valued at $1,000,000+: 56.7% > Median home value: $1,072,600 > Median household income: $225,104 ALSO READ: The Grandest Historic Mansion in Each State


Kyrie Irving was thinking about leaving the Celtics in December , according to Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie . Rumors of Irving leaving Boston had gotten so intense by February , he practically admitted he was open to leaving. Even Celtics president Danny Ainge said he got the impression by March or April that Irving could leave. By early June , it was apparent Irving wouldn't re-sign. By mid June , it was clear he'd sign with Brooklyn. Irving announced July 1 , the second day of free agency, he chose the Nets. Al Horford 's exit from Boston came more suddenly. He declined a $30,123,015 player option that had to be exercised by June 18 . The Celtics were on board with that, hoping to re-sign him to a long-term deal, presumably with a cheaper starting salary but more overall compensation. But the same day , a report emerged he'd leave Boston. Horford reportedly believed a four-year, $100 million contract awaited him in free agency. On the first day of free agency , he agreed to a four-year deal with the 76ers that guarantees $97 million and could be worth $109 million. Brian Windhorst of ESPN : The Celtics were, from what I am told, one of the teams that kind of stomped their feet about what they felt was tampering. Not with Kyrie, although that looked like it was lined up pretty far in advance. But with Horford. What happened with Horford   again, from what I am told   really upset the Celtics, that they were thinking they were going to be able to negotiate with him, talk to him about a new contract, and all of a sudden, it was like he already knew what his market was and was out of there. The Celtics are hypocrites. By June 26 , Boston had become clear favorite to sign Kemba Walker . By June 29 , he had reportedly told the Hornets he'd sign with the Celtics. Again, free agency began June 30. How does that happen without Boston tampering? This is the game. Teams are generally clear to talk to players after the season, even though that's technically against the rules. The Celtics cut the same corners as nearly everyone else. It's ludicrous for Boston to complain about Horford's departure, as if Walker didn't arrive the same way. The NBA hasn't announced any fine for Philadelphia. But the league doesn't announce all tampering violations. NBA commissioner Adam Silver is correct: This system is broken . The league's tampering rules are vague and arbitrarily enforced. The NBA should set realistic rules then enforce them fully. Related slideshow: 10 best moves of the 2019 NBA offseason (Provided by Yardbarker)


The folks over at NFL Network are putting together their annual top 100 players list of the season with training camp just starting up. Safety Harrison Smith is the first Viking to show up on the list (the list is released starting with 100, ending at 1) ranking 83rd overall. This is actually drop of 37 spots for the four-time Pro Bowler. It was a down season for not only Smith, but the Vikings secondary as a whole. Even with that, Smith is one of the better players in the NFL and the players who voted on this recognized that. Smith, 30, finished his seventh season with 84 tackles, a career-high nine tackles for loss and three interceptions. Per Pro Football Focus , Smith ranked as the league's 14th-best safety with a grade of 79.7, which was a drop off of 12 points from the previous season. He's still very much in his prime, and if I had to bet, he'll be higher on this list a year from now. MORE: UFC's Thiago Santos shares brutal update on injuries suffered in loss to Jon Jones Instant observations from Day 1 of Patriots training camp Watch: Erik Schlitt recaps Lions training camp, Day 1 3 takeaways from Day 1 of Bills training camp Ranking the NBA's Top 10 Big Threes


Looking to make a difference this week? From a silent auction to benefit a women's cancer institute to an educational event on domestic violence prevention, there's plenty to do when it comes to good causes coming up in Atlanta this week. Read on for a rundown. Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Links included in this article may earn Hoodline a commission on clicks and transactions. Artz Eatz Beatz benefit From the event description: This event will benefit the FGI Atlanta Tian Justman Rising Star in Atlanta Fashion Grant and the Leukemia & Women's Cancer Institute at Northside Hospital. There will be a live violin performance, a runway show, a silent auction, as well as food and beverages. When: Friday, June 21, 7-10 p.m. Where: Buckhead Art & Company, 288 Buckhead Ave. Price: $25 Click here for more details, and to get your tickets Purse and Love event From the event description: This is the second annual event where guests can learn how to prevent and stop domestic violence. There will be a raffle featuring a designer purse giveaway and more. When: Saturday, June 22, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Mount Vernon Baptist Church, 815 Lynhurst Drive SW Price: Free Click here for more details, and to get your tickets Every Color Matters Gala and Auction From the event description: Come help us raise awareness at the 2019 Every Color Matters Gala and Auction featuring the Gritz and Jelly Butter Band. This year's theme will be "The Great Gatsby." All proceeds raised will go toward cancer research and assisting families in our local community currently fighting any form of cancer. When: Saturday, June 22, 6-11 p.m. Where: Atlanta City Hall, 68 Mitchell St. SW Price: $60 Click here for more details, and to get your tickets Bespoke Foundation Beer Gala From the event description: Please join us for Monday Night Brewing beer, Italian food from Casa Nueva, live auction items and more, all in support of the Pregnancy Aid Clinic's mission to save the lives of abortion-vulnerable women and the unborn. When: Saturday, June 22, 7-10 p.m. Where: Monday Night Garage, 1003 White St. SW Price: $35 Click here for more details, and to get your tickets This story was created automatically using local event data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


The annual cost of attending a four-year private institution in the United States reached $48,510 last year, more than double what it was less than two decades ago. The Cost of College the Year You Were Born The annual cost of attending a four-year private institution in the United States reached $48,510 last year, more than double what it was less than two decades ago. For many Americans, a college degree is often regarded as a measure of success, yet a postsecondary education has become cost-prohibitive for many young people, even when they receive financial aid. This is true across many institutions, not just the colleges with the biggest recent tuition hikes . Among those who choose to pursue a degree, millions rack up tens of thousands of dollars in debt, in many cases amassing a burden that will take decades to fully pay off. Based on data from the College Board , a nonprofit group associated with American postsecondary institutions, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed nationwide the average costs of attending four-year public and private colleges each year since 1971. Both figures include tuition, fees, and room and board. In 1971, a four-year education at a private college in the United States cost less than one-tenth what it does today. Even after adjusting for inflation, a year of private college costs more than two and a half times what it did back then. This means college prices are disproportionately high for potential undergraduates at a wide array of institutions, and not just at the most expensive college in each state . 1971 > Private tuition, fees, room and board per year: $2,930 (inflation adj.: $18,140) > Public tuition, fees, room and board per year: $1,410 (inflation adjusted: $8,730) > Per capita income: $4,491 (inflation adjusted: $22,255) > Adults with a bachelor's degree: 11.4% 1972 > Private tuition, fees, room and board per year: $3,090 (inflation adj.: $18,580) > Public tuition, fees, room and board per year: $1,550 (inflation adjusted: $9,320) > Per capita income: $4,880 (inflation adjusted: $23,385) > Adults with a bachelor's degree: 12.0% ALSO READ: Hardest Colleges to Get Into by State 1973 > Private tuition, fees, room and board per year: $3,220 (inflation adj.: $18,320) > Public tuition, fees, room and board per year: $1,600 (inflation adjusted: $9,100) > Per capita income: $5,383 (inflation adjusted: $24,477) > Adults with a bachelor's degree: 12.6% 1974 > Private tuition, fees, room and board per year: $3,420 (inflation adj.: $17,450) > Public tuition, fees, room and board per year: $1,650 (inflation adjusted: $8,420) > Per capita income: $5,852 (inflation adjusted: $24,101) > Adults with a bachelor's degree: 13.3% ALSO READ: Colleges With the Biggest Tuition Hikes 1975 > Private tuition, fees, room and board per year: $3,680 (inflation adj.: $17,110) > Public tuition, fees, room and board per year: $1,780 (inflation adjusted: $8,280) > Per capita income: $6,340 (inflation adjusted: $24,102) > Adults with a bachelor's degree: 13.9% 1976 > Private tuition, fees, room and board per year: $3,980 (inflation adj.: $17,570) > Public tuition, fees, room and board per year: $1,940 (inflation adjusted: $8,560) > Per capita income: $6,890 (inflation adjusted: $24,831) > Adults with a bachelor's degree: 14.7% ALSO READ: The Highest and Lowest Paying College Majors in America 1977 > Private tuition, fees, room and board per year: $4,240 (inflation adj.: $17,520) > Public tuition, fees, room and board per year: $2,040 (inflation adjusted: $8,430) > Per capita income: $7,532 (inflation adjusted: $25,486) > Adults with a bachelor's degree: 15.4% 1978 > Private tuition, fees, room and board per year: $4,610 (inflation adj.: $17,680) > Public tuition, fees, room and board per year: $2,150 (inflation adjusted: $8,250) > Per capita income: $8,371 (inflation adjusted: $26,483) > Adults with a bachelor's degree: 15.7% ALSO READ: Most Expensive College in Every State 1979 > Private tuition, fees, room and board per year: $5,010 (inflation adj.: $17,270) > Public tuition, fees, room and board per year: $2,330 (inflation adjusted: $8,030) > Per capita income: $9,252 (inflation adjusted: $26,881) > Adults with a bachelor's degree: 16.4% 1980 > Private tuition, fees, room and board per year: $5,590 (inflation adj.: $17,030) > Public tuition, fees, room and board per year: $2,550 (inflation adjusted: $7,770) > Per capita income: $10,204 (inflation adjusted: $26,765) > Adults with a bachelor's degree: 17.0% ALSO READ: Colleges Where Applications Are on the Rise 1981 > Private tuition, fees, room and board per year: $6,330 (inflation adj.: $17,410) > Public tuition, fees, room and board per year: $2,870 (inflation adjusted: $7,900) > Per capita income: $11,326 (inflation adjusted: $27,266) > Adults with a bachelor's degree: 17.1% 1982 > Private tuition, fees, room and board per year: $7,130 (inflation adj.: $18,430) > Public tuition, fees, room and board per year: $3,200 (inflation adjusted: $8,270) > Per capita income: $12,021 (inflation adjusted: $27,416) > Adults with a bachelor's degree: 17.7% ALSO READ: 25 Best College Towns in America 1983 > Private tuition, fees, room and board per year: $7,760 (inflation adj.: $19,580) > Public tuition, fees, room and board per year: $3,430 (inflation adjusted: $8,650) > Per capita income: $12,721 (inflation adjusted: $27,829) > Adults with a bachelor's degree: 18.8% 1984 > Private tuition, fees, room and board per year: $8,450 (inflation adj.: $20,460) > Public tuition, fees, room and board per year: $3,680 (inflation adjusted: $8,910) > Per capita income: $13,929 (inflation adjusted: $29,362) > Adults with a bachelor's degree: 19.1% ALSO READ: America's Most Affordable Business Schools 1985 > Private tuition, fees, room and board per year: $8,900 (inflation adj.: $20,810) > Public tuition, fees, room and board per year: $3,860 (inflation adjusted: $9,020) > Per capita income: $14,779 (inflation adjusted: $30,104) > Adults with a bachelor's degree: 19.4% 1986 > Private tuition, fees, room and board per year: $9,850 (inflation adj.: $22,670) > Public tuition, fees, room and board per year: $4,050 (inflation adjusted: $9,320) > Per capita income: $15,510 (inflation adjusted: $30,920) > Adults with a bachelor's degree: 19.4% ALSO READ: 20 Oldest Universities in the World 1987 > Private tuition, fees, room and board per year: $10,460 (inflation adj.: $23,160) > Public tuition, fees, room and board per year: $4,200 (inflation adjusted: $9,300) > Per capita income: $16,313 (inflation adjusted: $31,548) > Adults with a bachelor's degree: 19.9% 1988 > Private tuition, fees, room and board per year: $11,660 (inflation adj.: $24,800) > Public tuition, fees, room and board per year: $4,460 (inflation adjusted: $9,480) > Per capita income: $17,479 (inflation adjusted: $32,532) > Adults with a bachelor's degree: 20.3% ALSO READ: Hardest Colleges to Get Into by State 1989 > Private tuition, fees, room and board per year: $12,560 (inflation adj.: $25,440) > Public tuition, fees, room and board per year: $4,720 (inflation adjusted: $9,560) > Per capita income: $18,698 (inflation adjusted: $33,345) > Adults with a bachelor's degree: 21.1% 1990 > Private tuition, fees, room and board per year: $13,480 (inflation adj.: $26,050) > Public tuition, fees, room and board per year: $5,070 (inflation adjusted: $9,800) > Per capita income: $19,641 (inflation adjusted: $33,553) > Adults with a bachelor's degree: 21.3% ALSO READ: Colleges With the Biggest Tuition Hikes 1991 > Private tuition, fees, room and board per year: $14,190 (inflation adj.: $26,260) > Public tuition, fees, room and board per year: $5,450 (inflation adjusted: $10,080) > Per capita income: $20,056 (inflation adjusted: $33,154) > Adults with a bachelor's degree: 21.4% 1992 > Private tuition, fees, room and board per year: $15,030 (inflation adj.: $26,960) > Public tuition, fees, room and board per year: $5,830 (inflation adjusted: $10,460) > Per capita income: $21,099 (inflation adjusted: $33,973) > Adults with a bachelor's degree: 21.4% ALSO READ: The Highest and Lowest Paying College Majors in America 1993 > Private tuition, fees, room and board per year: $15,800 (inflation adj.: $27,570) > Public tuition, fees, room and board per year: $6,210 (inflation adjusted: $10,840) > Per capita income: $21,738 (inflation adjusted: $34,151) > Adults with a bachelor's degree: 21.9% 1994 > Private tuition, fees, room and board per year: $16,500 (inflation adj.: $28,020) > Public tuition, fees, room and board per year: $6,620 (inflation adjusted: $11,240) > Per capita income: $22,574 (inflation adjusted: $34,739) > Adults with a bachelor's degree: 22.2% ALSO READ: Most Expensive College in Every State 1995 > Private tuition, fees, room and board per year: $17,380 (inflation adj.: $28,720) > Public tuition, fees, room and board per year: $6,740 (inflation adjusted: $11,140) > Per capita income: $23,600 (inflation adjusted: $35,569) > Adults with a bachelor's degree: 23.0% 1996 > Private tuition, fees, room and board per year: $18,360 (inflation adj.: $29,470) > Public tuition, fees, room and board per year: $7,140 (inflation adjusted: $11,460) > Per capita income: $24,762 (inflation adjusted: $36,539) > Adults with a bachelor's degree: 23.6% ALSO READ: Colleges Where Applications Are on the Rise 1997 > Private tuition, fees, room and board per year: $19,360 (inflation adj.: $30,400) > Public tuition, fees, room and board per year: $7,470 (inflation adjusted: $11,730) > Per capita income: $25,984 (inflation adjusted: $37,686) > Adults with a bachelor's degree: 23.9% 1998 > Private tuition, fees, room and board per year: $20,460 (inflation adj.: $31,590) > Public tuition, fees, room and board per year: $7,770 (inflation adjusted: $12,000) > Per capita income: $27,545 (inflation adjusted: $39,635) > Adults with a bachelor's degree: 24.4% ALSO READ: 25 Best College Towns in America 1999 > Private tuition, fees, room and board per year: $21,480 (inflation adj.: $32,470) > Public tuition, fees, room and board per year: $8,080 (inflation adjusted: $12,210) > Per capita income: $28,647 (inflation adjusted: $40,615) > Adults with a bachelor's degree: 25.2% 2000 > Private tuition, fees, room and board per year: $22,240 (inflation adj.: $32,430) > Public tuition, fees, room and board per year: $8,440 (inflation adjusted: $12,310) > Per capita income: $30,640 (inflation adjusted: $42,388) > Adults with a bachelor's degree: 25.6% ALSO READ: America's Most Affordable Business Schools 2001 > Private tuition, fees, room and board per year: $23,860 (inflation adj.: $33,880) > Public tuition, fees, room and board per year: $9,030 (inflation adjusted: $12,820) > Per capita income: $31,574 (inflation adjusted: $42,856) > Adults with a bachelor's degree: 26.2% 2002 > Private tuition, fees, room and board per year: $24,870 (inflation adj.: $34,800) > Public tuition, fees, room and board per year: $9,670 (inflation adjusted: $13,530) > Per capita income: $31,807 (inflation adjusted: $42,611) > Adults with a bachelor's degree: 26.7% ALSO READ: 20 Oldest Universities in the World 2003 > Private tuition, fees, room and board per year: $26,060 (inflation adj.: $35,710) > Public tuition, fees, room and board per year: $10,530 (inflation adjusted: $14,430) > Per capita income: $32,645 (inflation adjusted: $42,901) > Adults with a bachelor's degree: 27.2% 2004 > Private tuition, fees, room and board per year: $27,470 (inflation adj.: $36,550) > Public tuition, fees, room and board per year: $11,380 (inflation adjusted: $15,140) > Per capita income: $34,219 (inflation adjusted: $43,875) > Adults with a bachelor's degree: 27.7% ALSO READ: Hardest Colleges to Get Into by State 2005 > Private tuition, fees, room and board per year: $28,740 (inflation adj.: $37,070) > Public tuition, fees, room and board per year: $12,120 (inflation adjusted: $15,630) > Per capita income: $35,806 (inflation adjusted: $44,640) > Adults with a bachelor's degree: 27.7% 2006 > Private tuition, fees, room and board per year: $30,500 (inflation adj.: $37,770) > Public tuition, fees, room and board per year: $12,840 (inflation adjusted: $15,900) > Per capita income: $38,089 (inflation adjusted: $46,229) > Adults with a bachelor's degree: 28.0% ALSO READ: Colleges With the Biggest Tuition Hikes 2007 > Private tuition, fees, room and board per year: $31,990 (inflation adj.: $38,700) > Public tuition, fees, room and board per year: $13,560 (inflation adjusted: $16,410) > Per capita income: $39,801 (inflation adjusted: $47,111) > Adults with a bachelor's degree: 28.7% 2008 > Private tuition, fees, room and board per year: $33,800 (inflation adj.: $38,720) > Public tuition, fees, room and board per year: $14,370 (inflation adjusted: $16,460) > Per capita income: $40,855 (inflation adjusted: $46,950) > Adults with a bachelor's degree: 29.4% ALSO READ: The Highest and Lowest Paying College Majors in America 2009 > Private tuition, fees, room and board per year: $35,070 (inflation adj.: $41,040) > Public tuition, fees, room and board per year: $15,240 (inflation adjusted: $17,830) > Per capita income: $39,250 (inflation adjusted: $45,147) > Adults with a bachelor's degree: 29.5% 2010 > Private tuition, fees, room and board per year: $36,470 (inflation adj.: $42,160) > Public tuition, fees, room and board per year: $16,180 (inflation adjusted: $18,700) > Per capita income: $40,518 (inflation adjusted: $45,821) > Adults with a bachelor's degree: 29.9% ALSO READ: Most Expensive College in Every State 2011 > Private tuition, fees, room and board per year: $37,970 (inflation adj.: $42,350) > Public tuition, fees, room and board per year: $17,160 (inflation adjusted: $19,140) > Per capita income: $42,709 (inflation adjusted: $47,105) > Adults with a bachelor's degree: 30.4% 2012 > Private tuition, fees, room and board per year: $39,450 (inflation adj.: $43,390) > Public tuition, fees, room and board per year: $17,820 (inflation adjusted: $19,600) > Per capita income: $44,582 (inflation adjusted: $48,252) > Adults with a bachelor's degree: 30.9% ALSO READ: Colleges Where Applications Are on the Rise 2013 > Private tuition, fees, room and board per year: $40,960 (inflation adj.: $44,190) > Public tuition, fees, room and board per year: $18,380 (inflation adjusted: $19,830) > Per capita income: $44,817 (inflation adjusted: $47,862) > Adults with a bachelor's degree: 31.7% 2014 > Private tuition, fees, room and board per year: $42,450 (inflation adj.: $44,900) > Public tuition, fees, room and board per year: $18,930 (inflation adjusted: $20,020) > Per capita income: $47,038 (inflation adjusted: $49,490) > Adults with a bachelor's degree: 32.0% ALSO READ: 25 Best College Towns in America 2015 > Private tuition, fees, room and board per year: $43,880 (inflation adj.: $46,330) > Public tuition, fees, room and board per year: $19,570 (inflation adjusted: $20,660) > Per capita income: $48,967 (inflation adjusted: $51,391) > Adults with a bachelor's degree: 32.5% 2016 > Private tuition, fees, room and board per year: $45,350 (inflation adj.: $47,490) > Public tuition, fees, room and board per year: $20,150 (inflation adjusted: $21,100) > Per capita income: $49,874 (inflation adjusted: $51,786) > Adults with a bachelor's degree: 33.4% ALSO READ: America's Most Affordable Business Schools 2017 > Private tuition, fees, room and board per year: $46,990 (inflation adj.: $48,380) > Public tuition, fees, room and board per year: $20,790 (inflation adjusted: $21,400) > Per capita income: $51,722 (inflation adjusted: $52,774) > Adults with a bachelor's degree: 34.2% 2018 > Private tuition, fees, room and board per year: $48,510 > Public tuition, fees, room and board per year: $21,370 > Per capita income: $53,697 > Adults with a bachelor's degree: 35.0% ALSO READ: Hardest Colleges to Get Into by State


WASHINGTON (AP) Jose Urena pitched seven solid innings, Washington's bullpen blew another lead behind ace Max Scherzer and the Miami Marlins beat the Nationals 3-2 Sunday to avoid a four-game sweep. After Scherzer went six innings and left leading 2-1, Tanner Rainey allowed the tying run in the seventh for the Nationals' 11th blown save, matching the Chicago Cubs for most in the majors. Kyle Barraclough (1-2) then allowed Miguel Rojas' go-ahead sacrifice fly in the eighth. The Nationals loaded the bases in the bottom of the inning but could not push the tying run across against the relief duo Nick Anderson and Adam Conley. Sergio Romo pitched a scoreless ninth inning for his 10th save, dropping Washington to 22-32. The Nationals fell to 2-10 in games started by Scherzer, who allowed seven hits and struck out six. He logged six scoreless innings in his previous start against the Mets, but New York rallied against Barraclough and closer Sean Doolittle for a 6-1 victory. Scherzer also had the go-ahead RBI against Miami, hitting a single for a 2-1 lead in the fifth inning. Conley has not allowed a run in his last five appearances. He came on with two outs in the eighth to face Juan Soto, the Nationals' hottest hitter, and got him to fly out to left and end the threat. Neil Walker had three hits, including an RBI single in the third to stake Urena to an early lead. Urena (3-6) allowed two earned runs and four hits to improve to 5-2 against the Nationals, including an earlier win this season. Rojas walked against Rainey leading off the seventh, advanced to third on a sacrifice and a flyout, then scored on Harold Ramirez's groundout. Starlin Castro scored the go-ahead run an inning later after reaching against Barraclough on a one-out single and getting to third on shortstop Trea Turner's throwing error a batter later. INSTANT IMPACT Ramirez singled in his first at-bat and has reached safely in 11 of 12 games since making his major league debut on May 11. SOTO HOT RIGHT NOW Soto extended his hitting streak to a career-high 11 games with a double to right in the fourth. He is 19 for 41 with 11 RBIs during that span. TRAINER'S ROOM Marlins: OF Garrett Cooper was back in the lineup after getting a day off Sunday. He went 2 for 5 with a double in the third inning. Nationals: OF Victor Robles was given the day off to rest. UP NEXT Marlins: RHP Trevor Richards (1-5, 4.14) starts Tuesday's series opener against the Giants at Marlins Park. Nationals: RHP Stephen Strasburg (4-3, 3.25) looks for his second win in three starts Monday against Atlanta. --- More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP-Sports


Welcome to T3's official PS4 Slim review. Since its release in 2016 the PS4 Slim has gone on to become the default PlayStation experience, with the original PS4 phased out and, for 4K TV users, the Ultra HD capable PS4 Pro released. And, with the slimmer PS4 capable of playing all of Sony's incredible library of awesome PS4 games , which includes epic titles such as Sekiro Shadows Die Twice, Devil May Cry 5, and Metro Exodus, it remains to this day one of the very best video game consoles to own. Our in-depth PS4 Slim review breaks down everything you need to know about Sony's new default PS4 machine. We'll evaluate everything from the new slimline chassis all the way to the performance improvements under the hood. This is your one-stop shop for all things PS4 Slim! If you currently know you want a PS4 Slim, but are looking for the best price on the console, then be sure to jump on over to T3's best PS4 deals guide, which has the freshest prices from online retailers. We've also rounded up the best prices on PS4 controllers over in our best DualShock 4 deals guide, too. All that said, let's get stuck into this PS4 Slim review proper. PS4 Slim review: so is it just a thinner model PS4? To quote the Sir Humphrey Appleby , the answer is yes and no. The answer is yes in the sense that if you buy this new console you are getting the same basic gaming system as if you bought an original PS4. Power consumption is down 28 per cent compared to the original model, and the new system runs quieter and cooler too, however in terms of resolution and framerates, do not expect your games to look and play any different. No, the new thinner PS4 is still a 1080p gaming machine, with games running at 1920x1080, and at 30 or 60 fps (frames per second) depending on graphical complexity. As such, if you are only interested in a games machine that can play titles at 4K resolution, then you can probably stop reading this review right now. If, however, you are in no rush to adopt 4K, or are quite happy for your 4K TV to do some upscaling itself, then read on. On the other hand, the answer is no as this slimmer PS4 does in fact make a number of changes from the original model that, in general, are all for the better, making it a great all-round gaming machine. PlayStation VR review: now on sale, but is it better than life? PS4 Slim review: ch-ch-ch-ch-Changes First among these changes is the new, smaller design. The original PS4 measured in at 27.5 x 30 x 5.3 cm, which was in no way large. The new 2016 PS4 measures in at 26.5 x 26.5 x 3.8 cm, which is roughly a third smaller than that original system. The result is an incredibly thin gaming system that is actually comparable to a largish book rather a piece of gaming tech. The fact that is is noticeably lighter as well adds to this new look, as too the new all-matte black finish. The overall shape remains similar, with those distinctive angles still present, however now rounded edges and a large recess around the midline grant the PS4 Slim a softer look. We're still not sure if we like this new look, however there is no denying that it is less intrusive and far more space-efficient that the earlier model. In terms of ports and buttons, the system retains its front-facing disc slot and two USB ports on the front, however it now features physical power and eject buttons rather than touch-sensitive controls. Also, the top-mounted coloured light bar indicator that showed the status the system was currently in (such as sleep mode) has also been removed. Move round the back of the system and everything remains the same port-wise asides from the new absence of a digital optical out. As we are audiophiles here at T3 Towers, this element of the redesign was not welcome. Lastly, the new PS4 Slim introduces a 5GHz IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac connection to the system. The original model could only connect wirelessly over 2.4GHz bands, so while we would still suggest plugging the system in via Ethernet cable to your router, if this is not an option you should now get a cleaner, more stable connection. Sony PS4 review: it's all about the games stupid PS4 Slim review: the new DualShock 4 controller And, while we are talking about redesign, let's talk about the system's bundled controller, which is once again similar yet different to the original model. The new PS4 controller, at first glance, looks identical to the original. It feels the same too in the hand - which is great as the original controller was just lovely - and offers the same levels of grip and performance. On closer inspection, however, there are a couple of notable changes. The first is very noticeable, with a new translucent lightbar stretching across the controller's touchpad. This has been included to allow players to see which colour they are set as without twisting the controller around in the hand. The second change is the new option of connecting the controller via USB connection for gameplay input. The original controller, in contrast, could only be charged via USB cable, relying purely on its Bluetooth connection for gameplay. This option to carry button and stick inputs over cable has been included to remove any chance of lag during pro gaming tournaments. This change also allows you to use the new DualShock 4 with PC without having to buy a Bluetooth dongle. PS4 Slim review: what's the same And the foremost thing that hasn't changed that we wished had is the 500GB hard drive. Sony has promised that a 1TB version of the new PS4 Slim is coming, however right now the only model you can buy comes with a 500GB hard drive. Now look, this is not a serious issue or anything, however after we'd got used to the 1.6 TB of space offered on the Xbox One S and the upgraded 1TB drive we have installed in T3 Tower's original PS4, to go back down to 500GB was a bit deflating. Another thing that hasn't changed is the included Blu-ray disc player. No 4K Blu-ray player is included in either the PS4 Slim or PS4 Pro so, if you are looking for more of a media centre than a straight gaming console, then again this may be something to consider. PS4 Slim review: verdict Look, only you can answer that question. This new thinner PS4 takes the world's best selling video game console, one that offers a gaming platform that is literally stuffed with amazing games, and makes it better. It is thinner, lighter, cooler and quieter. It also comes bundled with a slightly tweaked version of one of the best controllers ever made and costs a very affordable £249. In our book, that is a great product. However, considering the wider context, you'll need to ask yourself a few question before pulling the trigger. First among these question should be whether or not you want 4K gaming now. If the answer is yes, then you need to wait for PS4 Pro or look into the Xbox One S. Secondly, you should also ask yourself what exactly you want this system to do for you? If the answer is to be a multimedia centre powerhouse for your living room, again you should probably look elsewhere. Overall though, the PS4 Slim takes everything people loved about the original PlayStation 4 system and makes it better. Sony has played safe with the Slim, but that is no bad thing, as it was a top piece of hardware with an excellent games library to begin with. As such, if you're looking to game at 1080p and lean towards Sony's gaming ecosystem then it is an excellent choice. Best PS4 games 2019: play great PlayStation 4 games


J.C. Penney has hired advisers to explore debt restructuring options that would buy more time for the money-losing U.S. retailer to forge a turnaround, people familiar with the matter said. The 117-year-old department store chain's move represents a high-stakes attempt to get its financial house in order before its cash coffers dwindle and its debt, totaling roughly $4 billion, comes due in the next few years. The Plano, Texas, company faces fierce competition from discount retailers such as the TJX Cos Inc's Marshalls and T.J. Maxx chains, and J.C. Penney has struggled to boost the profile of its e-commerce business to rival established players such as Amazon.com Inc . While J.C. Penney has more than $1.5 billion available under a revolving credit line, investors have continued to sell off the retailer's shares in response to financial losses. Its credit rating is deep in junk territory, increasing its borrowing costs. J.C. Penney has in recent weeks held discussions with lawyers and investment bankers who specialize in advising troubled companies on debt restructurings and other financial workouts, some of the sources said. The retailer, which employs 95,000 people and operates more than 860 stores, is exploring options that could include raising additional cash or negotiating with creditors to push out debt maturities, these sources said. J.C. Penney's restructuring plans are at an early stage, one of the sources cautioned. The discussions with restructuring specialists reflect J.C. Penney's resolve to take steps in coming months to increase its financial breathing room and avoid confronting a potential bankruptcy filing down the road, the source added. The sources requested anonymity because the deliberations are confidential. The deteriorating retail landscape has forced longstanding brick-and-mortar chains, including Toys "R" Us Inc and Sears Holdings Corp , to seek bankruptcy protection in the last two years. Some retailers had to liquidate. Others, such as Neiman Marcus Ltd and J. Crew Group Inc, have managed to avoid such a reckoning by reaching agreements with creditors to restructure their debts. GRAPPLING WITH LOSSES Founded in Kemmerer, Wyoming, in 1902 by James Cash Penney, the eponymous company sells mid-priced apparel, home goods, jewelry, towels and other merchandise. J.C. Penney is grappling with financial losses that have collectively surpassed $1.7 billion between 2014 and the first three months of this year. The company's stock, down more than 50% over the past year despite rising U.S. consumer spending, trades just above $1, giving it a market capitalization of $342 million. Its debt trades at distressed levels The department store chain hired a new chief executive in late 2018 who moved to stop selling appliances and limit its furniture offerings. The decisions were aimed at refocusing J.C Penney on its roots selling mid-priced apparel and other merchandise targeted at U.S. families, though analysts have questioned whether the strategy will result in a successful turnaround at a retailer that has suffered declining foot traffic at stores for years. In May, the retailer said sales at stores open for at least a year fell more than expected during the first quarter and that its net loss nearly doubled to $154 million. Despite closing stores over the years and revamping remaining locations, analysts have expressed concern that J.C. Penney will run out of time and money to reverse its declining fortunes.


(Bloomberg) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said he'll decide whether to enact tariffs on another $325 billion in Chinese imports after the Group of 20 summit at the end of the month in Japan, where he's expected to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping. "I will make that decision after the G-20," Trump told reporters at a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in Caen, France, on Thursday. "I'll be meeting with President Xi and we'll see what happens but probably planning it sometime after G-20." U.S. and Chinese negotiators hit an impasse in trade talks last month, which Trump said happened because Beijing reneged on provisions of a tentative deal. He raised tariffs on about $200 billion in Chinese imports to 25% in response, and at the time hung out the possibility of further action. China has blamed the U.S. for the breakdown in talks and vowed to reciprocate for the increased tariffs in various ways. In a Fox News interview taped Thursday, Trump said China wanted a deal and predicted the two sides would "definitely" reach agreement. "I will say, I want to get a deal but what they did was very bad," he told host Laura Ingraham. "We had a deal, and they tried to renegotiate. They can't do that." (Updates with Trump's Fox News interview in penultimate paragraph.) --With assistance from Josh Wingrove. To contact the reporters on this story: Margaret Talev in Caen, France, at mtalev@bloomberg.net;Alyza Sebenius in London at asebenius@bloomberg.net To contact the editors responsible for this story: Alex Wayne at awayne3@bloomberg.net, Ros Krasny For more articles like this, please visit us at bloomberg.com ©2019 Bloomberg L.P.


Wondering where to find the best breweries near you? Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable breweries in Saint Paul, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to fill the bill. 1. Tin Whiskers Brewing Company Topping the list is Tin Whiskers Brewing Company . Located at 125 E. Ninth St., Suite 127 downtown Saint Paul, the brewery is the highest-rated inexpensive brewery in Saint Paul, boasting 4.5 stars out of 102 reviews on Yelp. Tin Whiskers Brewing Company serves a variety of flagship beers on tap including a dedicated nitro tap. On the menu, look for the Wheatstone Bridge with flavors of chamomile and honey or the IPA with deep citrus and grapefruit aroma. 2. Saint Paul Brewing Company Next up is Dayton's Bluff's Saint Paul Brewing Company , situated at 688 Minnehaha Ave. East. With 4.5 stars out of 54 reviews on Yelp, the brewery has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a budget-friendly option. Saint Paul Brewing Company is formerly known as Flat Earth Brewing. It offers both indoor and outdoor seating with several tap options including seasonal brews. 3. Bang Brewing St. Anthony's Bang Brewing , located at 2320 Capp Road, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the affordable brewery 4.5 stars out of 36 reviews. Bang Brewing brews its beer in a two-story grain bin. On the menu, look for the Italian style IPA, a sparkling IPA, the blonde ale or the American bitter. 4. Bad Weather Brewing Bad Weather Brewing , a brewery in West 7th, is another cheap go-to, with four stars out of 87 Yelp reviews. Head over to 414 Seventh St. West to see for yourself. The taproom offers hoppy, light, dark and sour beers. On the menu, look for the sour ale with passion fruit, the IPA with citrus and pine or the Hefeweizen with banana and bubble gum flavors. 5. Summit Brewing Over in West 7th, check out Summit Brewing , which has earned four stars out of 83 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the brewery by heading over to 910 Montreal Circle. Summit Brewing serves year-round, seasonal and specialty beers. Patio seating is available in the warmer months. Tours are available Thursdays through Sundays. 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.


Where others may have seen Ryan Newman's NASCAR playoff prospects as dire, he continues to see opportunity. Newman's run in Sunday's Foxwoods Casino 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway was a microcosm of his season   flashes of speed and potential hindered at times by unexpected problems. Newman survived it all Sunday, starting from the rear of the field after wrecking in practice, sliding through his pit stall during the race and at one point sitting on pit road with the hood up on his No. 6 Roush Fenway Racing Ford. The engine issue itself could have been terminal but it turned out to be a broken coil wire that his team was able to repair on pit road. "I didn't know what it was and I was thinking of ways to fix it without fixing it, and they found that they could physically fix it. I was thinking of ways to help it without fixing it, so they did an awesome job assessing the situation," Newman said of his team. "We caught a couple breaks there with cautions and did all we could to stay on the lead lap and it worked. If we would have had one more decent run in there, we could have been up there racing with them for the lead, but the second to the last run we were just way too loose." In the end, Newman rallied for a seventh-place finish, extending a run of five top-10 finishes in the past six races that has moved him from 18 th to 15 th in the Cup Series standings and into the thick of the playoff picture. "We're just out there doing the best that we can and I don't think of it as dire. I think of it as opportunity," Newman said. "We keep gaining. This is our first time at this race track. "We've got a string of top 10s going here that we need to keep going and look forward to these next few races." This is Newman's first season at Roush and while he got off to a slow start   falling to 19 th in points after seven races   the team continues to find ways to fight its way to the front of the field. "Honestly, it was the most fun I've had all year in a race car, and that's mostly because we had a good, competitive Ford," Newman said. "I slid through the box. We had a bad coil wire. "We had a bunch of things that set us back, being in a back-up car starting last and to have the finish that we did at a track that is usually difficult to pass at, but I will say that I did pass a few guys three-wide and that doesn't happen very often here. "I'm proud of the team effort and it's something to build on for sure." From the editor, also read: DiBenedetto says NHMS top-five "just shows our strength" Denny Hamlin after NHMS loss: "S***... second sucks"


There will be a new statue honoring Cleveland Browns legend Otto Graham outside FirstEnergy Stadium. Browns owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam announced the decision to permanently honor one of the NFL's greatest players. "As we celebrate the NFL's 100th season, we are honored to pay tribute to Otto Graham with this timeless sculpture that will properly recognize him not only as one of the Browns' top players but also as one of pro football's greatest all-time quarterbacks," said the Haslams in a public statement. "This year's Alumni Weekend will be truly special as we welcome many of our Browns Legends back home in Cleveland, as well as have the opportunity to thank and host many members of Otto Graham's family." Graham's statue will be unveiled on the opening weekend of the season as part of the team's alumni weekend push. Graham was the quarterback for the Browns from 1946 to 1955. Every single season he played, the team was in the league title game - winning seven championships. He is in the Pro Football Hall of Fame and was part of the initial class honored in the Browns Ring of Honor. Graham died in 2003, but his legacy lives on, now permanently at the home of the Browns. MORE: Michael Irvin begged Jerry Jones to draft Steelers WR JuJu Smith-Schuster Angler lands 946-pound marlin by himself for 'historic catch' Roundup: A$AP Rocky Pleads Not Guilty; Katy Perry Owes Damages for 'Dark Horse'; Pound Plummets as Boris Johnson Preps for Brexit Chiefs have CB Tremon Smith playing RB at training camp Jon Gruden says Raiders DE Maxx Crosby 'might lead the league in effort'


Rookie sensation Yordan Alvarez garnered some first base experience during his time in the minors, but the Astros have no intention of trying him there in the majors this year, per Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle . The team wasn't "comfortable" with Alvarez's performance at first in the minors, according to manager A.J. Hinch. Thanks in part to that, the Astros will stick with the hot-hitting Yuli Gurriel as their starter, with Rome noting Aledmys Diaz will serve as the backup when he comes off the injured list. Alvarez will continue as a designated hitter/left fielder, a role which has suited him well during what has been a brilliant introduction to the majors. Through his first 69 plate appearances, the 22-year-old has slashed .317/.406/.733 (196 wRC+) with seven home runs. More from the majors' West divisions… The Angels received an encouraging second opinion this week on infielder Zack Cozart 's problematic left shoulder, manager Brad Ausmus revealed (via Dave Sessions of MLB.com ). The doctors "seem to be narrowing it down to a couple things it could be, and I guess the MRI is to further narrow that down," Ausmus said. Cozart has been down since May 28 with inflammation in his shoulder, a joint that also cost him a significant chunk of 2018. He underwent season-ending surgery on a torn labrum last season, ending his first year with the Angels after just 58 games. Cozart will visit Dr. Neal ElAttrache, who performed his surgery a year ago, for more imaging tests Friday, Sessions relays. The Rangers were within a week of summoning reliever Matt Bush back to the majors before he was diagnosed with a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports. Bush had been rehabbing a prior UCL injury all season, but this week's news means he'll wind up missing the entire campaign and surely a large portion of 2020. The Rangers plan on sticking with in-house relievers to help fill Bush's void in the immediate term, according to Wilson, though he suggests the injury will place a greater urgency on the club to acquire outside help before the July 31 trade deadline. Padres left-handed reliever Jose Castillo   out all season because of a flexor strain   could be one bullpen session away from restarting a rehab assignment, manager Andy Green said Thursday (via AJ Cassavell of MLB.com ). The 23-year-old was pitching in what was supposed to be his final rehab appearance June 10 when he suffered a setback. Castillo was a quietly outstanding piece of the Padres' bullpen as a rookie in 2018, when he pitched to a 3.29 ERA/2.64 FIP with 12.21 K/9 and 2.82 BB/9.


France's national holiday, Bastille Day, was a turning point in the nation's revolution. On July 14, 1789, a mob stormed the fortress prison that represented the worst of the monarchy, and the anniversary has been marked ever since. In modern times, it's a day of celebration in France, as well as for Francophiles everywhere. In the spirit of liberté, égalité et fraternité , Hoodline compiled this list of Washington's freshest restaurants, crêperies and wine bars, using data from Yelp and our own methodology. Washington boasts its share of French restaurants, ideal for a Bastille Day meal. 1. Bistrot Du Coin Topping the list is Bistrot Du Coin . Located at 1738 Connecticut Ave. NW (between North R and North S streets) in Dupont Circle, it is the most popular French restaurant in Washington, boasting four stars out of 1,620 reviews on Yelp. 2. Le Desales Next up is Downtown's Le Desales , situated at 1725 Desales St. NW (between North 17th Street and North Connecticut Avenue). With 4.5 stars out of 108 reviews on Yelp, the French restaurant has proven to be a local favorite. 3. Chez Billy Sud Georgetown's Chez Billy Sud , located at 1039 31st St. NW (at North Waters Alley), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the French restaurant four stars out of 257 reviews. If you're looking to grab a glass (or bottle) of wine before, during, or after your Bastille Day festivities, consider checking out one of these popular spots. 1. The Pursuit Wine Bar Topping the list is The Pursuit Wine Bar . Located at 1421 H St. NE (between North Florida Avenue and North 14th Street) in Capitol Hill, it is the highest-rated wine bar in Washington, boasting four stars out of 193 reviews on Yelp. 2. Eno Wine Bar Next up is Georgetown's ENO Wine Bar , situated at 2810 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. With four stars out of 168 reviews on Yelp, it has proven to be a local favorite. 3. Bar a Vin Georgetown's Bar a Vin , located at 1035 31st St. NW (at North Waters Alley), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the wine bar and French restaurant 4.5 stars out of 47 reviews. Whether you order them sweet or savory, crêpes are a classic way to pay tribute to French cuisine. Hoodline combed through Washington's top crêperies, and here's where everyone is heading. 1. Crepeaway Topping the list is Crepeaway . Located at 2001 L St. NW, Suite 140, in Foggy Bottom, it is the highest-rated creperie in Washington, boasting four stars out of 416 reviews on Yelp. 2. Point Chaud Café And Crêpes Next up is Downtown's Point Chaud Café And Crêpes , situated at 1100 New York Ave. NW (between North I and North 12th streets). With four stars out of 112 reviews on Yelp, the cafe, creperie and gelato spot has proven to be a local favorite. 3. Coffy Cafe Columbia Heights' Coffy Cafe , located at 3310 14th St. NW (between North Park Road and North Monroe Street), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the cafe, creperie and coffee and tea spot four stars out of 280 reviews. This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.