Make your coworkers jealous. You know packing your own lunch can save you some serious cash ( over $500 a year! )   but the thought of eating the same salads , sandwiches , and soups every day can lead anyone to the nearest drive-thru. Don't get stuck in a meal prepping rut, and you won't even think about hitting up the office cafeteria. How? Refresh your lunch routine by adding a few wraps into the weekly rotation. These wrap recipes make the most of bold flavors and seasonal ingredients   and are easy to transport, too! (Pro tip: Spread sauces and condiments between the fillings, not on the wraps themselves, to keep wraps from getting soggy). Whether you're brainstorming ways to fill spinach, whole wheat, or gluten-free wraps (like these cheesy ones !), deciding between chicken wrap recipes, vegetarian wrap recipes or classic tortilla wrap recipes, we've got ideas for you. We're sharing our favorite burritos, gyros, and lettuce wraps, as well as different ways to incorporate Southwestern, Italian, and Vietnamese flavors into your midday meal. There are good-for-you wraps packed with key nutrients (yes, wraps can be healthy!), and crazy-indulgent options for the days you want to just treat yourself. Because Mondays don't seem so bad (and take-out is way less tempting) if you have a Buffalo Chicken Salad Wrap to look forward to. Southwest Steak Wraps Serve up sliced steak, corn, cilantro, black beans, and queso fresco in a wrap  not a taco shell  for a fun twist on #TacoTuesday. Hot sauce, optional. Get the recipe for Southwest Steak Wraps » Related: 20 Easy Taco Recipes for Cinco de Mayo (or Any Day) Salami, Mozzarella, and Olive Tapenade Wraps Turn some of the best elements of your charcuterie board (i.e. salami and mozzarella) into today's Italian-inspired lunch. Get the recipe for Salami, Mozzarella, and Olive Tapenade Wraps » Avocado and Tuna Salad Wraps Brimming with fresh avocado, mixed greens, herbs, and a squeeze of lemon, this is nothing like the tuna fish sandwiches of your childhood. Get the recipe for Avocado and Tuna Salad Wraps » Related: 21 Amazing Avocado Recipes Coronation Chicken Salad Wraps Take a page from the Brits' playbook and add golden raisins, toasted almonds, and a dash of curry powder to amp up the flavor of chicken salad and whip up a feast that's fit for a queen. Get the recipe for Coronation Chicken Salad Wraps » Greek Salad Wraps Showcase the finest Mediterranean flavors (like olives, feta, and chickpeas!) in one colorful, protein-packed lunch. Get the recipe for Greek Salad Wraps » Related: How to Start a Mediterranean Diet, According to Nutritionists Beef and Horseradish Wraps Upgrade your typical deli sandwich by schmearing a flavorful horseradish-mayo spread, then piling cold cuts, caramelized onions, and peppery watercress onto a spinach tortilla. Get the recipe for Beef and Horseradish Wraps » Steak Bistro Wraps If you're going to eat al desko, you may as well do it in style: Bring some serious steakhouse vibes to your office by filling a tortilla with sliced skirt steak, balsamic-glazed onions, and hunks of blue cheese. Get the recipe for Steak Bistro Wraps » Related: 27 Sizzling Steak Recipes Chinese Chicken Salad Wraps Crispy fried chow mein noodles steal the show here, adding crunch (and fun!) to these sweet and slightly tangy chicken salad wraps. Get the recipe for Chinese Chicken Salad Wraps » Spicy Bánh Mì Wraps Take a cue from the Vietnamese street food staple, and fill sandwich wraps with meat and pickled carrots , cucumbers, and radishes. Get the recipe for Spicy Bánh Mì Wraps » Turkey, Cranberry, and Brie Wraps Transform those Thanksgiving leftovers (think: cranberry sauce and your endless supply of turkey) into one fast and tasty no-cook lunch. Get the recipe for Turkey, Cranberry, and Brie Wraps » Related: 20 Leftover Turkey Recipes You Can Make in 60 Minutes or Less Breakfast Burritos You can freeze these cheesy egg burritos in foil for up to 3 weeks, so they'll come in clutch on days when you're rushing out the door or forgot to pack a lunch. Simply remove the foil and microwave until heated through (3 to 5 minutes). Get the recipe for Breakfast Burritos » Related: 45+ Easy Egg Recipes for Your Best Brunch Ever Lamb Souvlaki With Cucumber Mint Salad When you're craving souvlaki but only have 20 minutes (read: not 8 hours), make lamb and pretend you're on a Greek getaway. Get the recipe for Lamb Souvlaki with Cucumber Mint Salad » Veggie Wraps With Goat Cheese Whip up a quickie homemade "hummus" to spread on whole-wheat wraps by mashing chickpeas with lemon juice and black pepper. Then, fill 'em with crumbled goat cheese and all the roasted veggies. Get the recipe for Veggie Wraps with Goat Cheese » Related: 37 Hearty Vegetarian Recipes for the Whole Family BBQ Chickpea & Cauliflower Flatbreads With Avocado Mash Here's one for the lazy wrappers: Spread mashed avocado on pitas and top with crunchy chickpeas, salted pepitas, and roasted cauliflower. Pro tip: Pack each ingredient separately, so you can easily assemble once you have reached your final destination. Get the recipe for BBQ Chickpea & Cauliflower Flatbreads with Avocado Mash » Related: 54 Vegan Recipes Everyone Will Love Chicken Salad Collard Wrap Collard green wraps are our new fave low-carb lunch option. Get the recipe from Woman's Day » Easy Kati Rolls Get inspired by the popular Indian street food and fill a flatbread wrap (like naan) with a mixture of spicy ground meat and vegetables. Get the recipe for Easy Kati Rolls » Everything Bagel Salmon Breakfast Wrap If you're in the mood for a bagel   but not for carbo-loading   sprinkle everything bagel seasoning onto a flatbread to get your fix. Get the recipe from Prevention » Savory Thai Turkey Lettuce Wraps Allow us to introduce a lettuce wrap into the mix, perfect for when you *feel* like you should eat a salad, but really want something you can pick up with your hands. Get the recipe for Savory Thai Turkey Lettuce Wraps » BBQ-Ranch Chicken Wraps You can't go wrong when you combine two of the greatest condiments (BBQ and ranch dressing, of course), add some fresh produce, and throw it all into a spinach wrap. Get the recipe for BBQ-Ranch Chicken Wraps » Korean Pork Lettuce Wraps Another lettuce wrap, and this one gives you an excuse to bust out the slow cooker (or Instant Pot , your choice!). Get the recipe for Korean Pork Lettuce Wraps » Related: 18 Healthy Slow Cooker Recipes That Basically Make Themselves Buffalo Chicken & Blue Cheese Wraps Pretend you're at happy hour ( not your desk) with this grab-and-go take on the game day favorite. Get the recipe for Buffalo Chicken & Blue Cheese Wraps » Peking Pork Wraps While wraps are a great lunch option, we love serving 'em up for breakfast and dinner, too. This savory Asian pork dish is done in 20 minutes, flat   perfect for busy weeknights! Get the recipe for Peking Pork Wraps » Related: 28 Easy and So-Juicy Pork Chop Recipes Bunny-Shaped Wrap Pull this rabbit wrap out of your hat to give your kids a fun surprise at lunchtime. Get the recipe for Bunny-Shaped Wrap » Turkey and Cucumber Salad Wraps Send the kids to lunch with this fresh combo of sweet cantaloupe, crunchy cucumber, and deli cold cuts, and chances are you won't be faced with a container of slimy, uneaten turkey on Thursday. Get the recipe for Turkey and Cucumber Salad Wraps » Reuben Wraps Thousand Island dressing has been underappreciated for far too long. It's time we give this creamy mayo-ketchup condiment our attention, starting with this wrap. Get the recipe from Country Living » Vietnamese Shrimp and Vegetable Rolls Bursting with fresh veggies, sweet apple, shrimp and bright herbs, this cool and crunchy, gluten free wrap is tastier and heartier than a boring bowl of greens. Get the recipe for Vietnamese Shrimp and Vegetable Rolls » South of the Border Breakfast Wrap This healthy wrap takes just 5 minutes to assemble, and you can eat it on-the-go during your morning commute. Now you've got no excuse to skip breakfast. Get the recipe for South of the Border Breakfast Wrap » Related: This Is Exactly What to Eat for Breakfast, According to a Nutritionist Korean Pineapple Beef Lettuce Wraps Just think of these lettuce cups as a healthy vehicle to get all that delicious caramelized beef into your mouth. Get the recipe for Korean Pineapple Beef Lettuce Wraps » Roast Beef Lettuce Cups Don't even think about turning the oven on during the hottest days of summer. These easy-to-assemble, no-cook wraps work as a lunch or dinner and will keep the whole family fed (and happy). No sweat! Get the recipe from Woman's Day » Philly Cheesesteak Wraps Skip the trip to Pennsylvania and whip up a wrap-version of the classic sandwich that can rival Pat's, Geno's, or whoever you think makes the best cheesesteaks. Get the recipe from Delish »


HONOLULU (AP)   Officials in Hawaii said Friday that they will not call up additional National Guard troops or use force on peaceful telescope protesters blocking access to the state's highest peak. Gov. David Ige said that his priority is to keep everyone in the community safe, including the activists at the base of Mauna Kea. The 80 guard members on the Big Island since the start of the protests will remain, state officials said. "We will not be utilizing tear gas, as some of the rumors have been (saying)," Ige said. "We are looking for the best way forward without hurting anyone." The governor said last week that National Guard units would be used to transport personnel and equipment as well as to enforce road closures. Ige said Friday no more troops would be called in to the Big Island, but he stopped short of removing an emergency proclamation that he enacted Wednesday. The emergency order broadened the state's authority to remove protesters from the mountain, including the use of National Guard for security. Big Island Mayor Harry Kim, who met with Ige Friday morning as about 800 to 1,200 activists gathered on the mountain, said he hopes the protesters and state officials will take some time to discuss a better way forward. "We all need to step back a little bit," Kim said. "This is still our home, this is still our family. On both sides." The move comes after some notable politicians weighed in on the issue Friday. U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii followed fellow Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders in supporting protesters. She said in a statement that Gov. Ige should withdraw the emergency declaration and sit down with protesters to find a peaceful way forward. "Trust must be earned   it is wrong that state leaders have approved the development of a new telescope on a new site on Mauna Kea, without first ensuring the timely removal of decommissioned facilities along with full restoration of those sites," Gabbard said. "This failure and a history of broken promises has resulted in the standoff that we are seeing today." Earlier in the day, Sanders said in a tweet that has since been deleted: "We must guarantee native people's right to self-determination and their right to protest. I stand with Native Hawaiians who are peacefully demonstrating to protect their sacred mountain of Mauna Kea." Sanders' campaign didn't immediately respond to an email asking why the tweet was deleted. Protest leader Kaho'okahi Kanuha said protesters have been bracing for law enforcement to show up in force ever since Gov. David Ige signed the emergency proclamation. That was the day officers arrested 34 protesters. Hawaii Lt. Gov. Josh Green said he plans to meet with people about the issue. "I believe that this struggle is more about the heart of Hawaii and our sense of self and dignity, especially for the Hawaiian people, than it is about a telescope. It is about cultural recognition and people's self worth," he said in a Facebook post. It's the fifth day of protests at Mauna Kea in response to closing the road to the summit so that construction equipment for the Thirty Meter Telescope can be taken up. No trucks have gone up. The Thirty Meter Telescope obtained permits from the state to build after a decade-long review process. Last year the state Supreme Court ruled the permits were obtained legally, allowing construction to move ahead. There have been protests in other parts of Hawaii, including on Maui and at the state Capitol in Honolulu. The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reported protesters slowed traffic on Honolulu's main highway, the H-1, for a second straight day on Thursday. A caravan of vehicles and mopeds forced other cars to slow to a crawl for several minutes until police cars entered the freeway in front of the procession.


For the first time in 13 seasons, a LeBron James team did not make the playoffs. The Lakers season started going downhill with a 127-101 win over the Golden State Warriors. Kyle Kuzma leading the way with 19 points, 6 rebounds, and an assist, but Los Angeles would lose LeBron with a groin injury that would sideline him for 17 straight games. LeBron's absence in the playoffs was felt throughout the entire postseason as analysts tried to anoint a new 'Best in the World.' Numerous NBA insiders and analysts discussed who was the best player in the league between Kevin Durant before he went down and then to Kawhi Leonard, while others still gave the title to James. But because James wasn't in the playoffs, he didn't cross the mind of most. Enter former heavyweight champion, Roy Jones Jr. was interviewed before the fight between Jermell Charlo vs . Jorge Cota in Las Vegas at Mandalay Bay. Per Cameron Buford of Voice of the Fans, Jones brought up LeBron James when discussing the definition of the phrase 'pound for pound.' When you say pound for pound that means you have the best right hand or you have the best defense. That means you can do everything if you can't do everything you are not the best pound for pound. Why do think they say LeBron James is one of the best pound for pound basketball players? Because he can do everything he may have a hard time with the big shots at the end of the game, but everything else he can do. Everything else he can do immaculate, he is one of the best specimens that basketball has ever seen, and he can do it all. As for LeBron James, he did not spend his time this postseason just sitting on the couch, he spent it working out at the Lakers facility and prepping for Space Jam 2 the sequel to the 1995 movie that featured Michael Jordan. LeBron has already gotten to work on the basketball court he will be training on during the filming of the movie . MORE: Mystery of fish caught with wedding ring attached solved NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players D'Angelo Russell and Lakers Both Interested in Reunion Robert Quinn explains why he picked Cowboys over Saints D'Angelo Russell open to Lakers return with Magic Johnson gone


Plenty of wins may be experienced by the Buccaneers in 2019, but apparently no W's will be eaten. Quarterback Jameis Winston has matured into a calmer, less boisterous figure. That's the assessment of the man who drafted Winston in 2015, G.M. Jason Licht. "Just the way he's carrying himself right now, he is very relaxed. He is very calm ," Licht told SiriusXM NFL Radio, via JoeBucsFan.com. "He is a different guy than I've seen in the previous seasons that he's been here. It's a confidence. I feel like, you know, he knows we gotta win. And he knows he's gotta cut back on mistakes. It's almost like it's, I don't want to say 'all of a sudden it clicked,' but he realizes where we're at and where he's at and he's comfortable with it." As a result, Winston isn't over the top in his effort to get teammates fired up. "He hasn't been trying to be the rah-rah guy," Licht said. "He hasn't been trying to be the overall team, emotional leader. He's focused. . . . He knows that he's got to play quarterback well, and that's what a true quarterback does and then he leads by doing that." It sounds good, as long as Winston can indeed cut back on mistakes and pump up the wins, while at all times resisting the urge to exhort his teammates to literally consume them.


In what seems like a lifetime ago, LaVar Ball "spoke into existence" that his oldest son Lonzo Ball would eventually be the starting point guard for his hometown Los Angeles Lakers. The prophecy was fulfilled, but LaVar wasn't done there. Almost immediately after that happened, he started pushing the idea of Lonzo's brothers, LiAngelo and LaMelo Ball, also joining Lonzo in L.A., creating a Ball super team, of sorts. The youngest of the three, LaMelo, continues to build on his legacy as one of the most popular high school basketball players of all-time by being profiled by SLAM in their most recent cover profile . In the profile, LaMelo was asked specifically about the idea of reuniting with his brothers on the basketball court and he had this to say: We've been playing our whole life together. It's all clicked. For instance, Zo can get a rebound and throw it backward and just know Gelo is down there. It's different. There's definitely something to be said for having a literal lifetime's worth of chemistry together, as the Ball brothers have been playing together since birth. The last time the boys had the chance to be on the same team together was during the 2015-16 season at Chino Hills High School. It was Lonzo's senior year, LiAngelo's junior year, and LaMelo's freshman year. They definitely "clicked" that year, as Chino Hills went 35-0 onto a state championship. The season propelled the Ball brothers into local celebrity status, which would eventually turn into nationwide celebrity status as Lonzo balled out at UCLA the next year which in turn resulted in LaVar becoming one of the more polarizing figures in all of sports with his mouth. LaMelo doesn't necessarily have to join his brother Lonzo in L.A., as Lonzo continues to be the subject of trade rumors with the Lakers and other teams. However, LaMelo made it clear that the dream is still to play with Lonzo and possibly LiAngelo in the Golden State, specifically Los Angeles: I like L.A., the Clippers and the Lakers, but definitely playing with my brothers. That dream of the Ball family's is definitely a long shot. LiAngelo's college career had a rocky ending, following that with struggles of getting into the NBA. LaMelo has also had a tumultuous young career, being pulled out of Chino Hills, playing professional basketball in Lithuania with LiAngelo, and then eventually coming back to the states to play for SPIRE Institute, the prep-school in Ohio. A possible entry into the NBA for him would come at the earliest in the 2020 NBA Draft. The Ball family will be hoping to see his name be called by the Los Angeles Lakers, or whatever team Lonzo is on at that time. MORE: This photo of Kyler Murray led to more speculation about his height Patriots will prove Super Bowl LIII shutdown defense was no fluke Breaking down Darnell Savage's skill set and fit in Packers defense NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players Here's a look at WR Parris Campbell in a Colts uniform


STICKNEY, Ill.   Visitation continues Friday for Marlen Ochoa-Lopez, the 19-year-old Chicago woman who was lured to a South Side home and murdered in April. Her son was cut from her womb. Public visitation is set for 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday at Mount Auburn Funeral Home at 4101 S. Oak Park Ave. in Stickney, Ill. Ochoa-Lopez's funeral will be held at 9 a.m. May 25 at the same funeral home, followed by a chapel service. On Thursday, relatives and strangers alike poured into the funeral home to pay respects to Ochoa-Lopez. She is being remembered as a dedicated mother who was full of dreams and joy. Ahead of the services, a number of relatives arrived in Chicago from Mexico: an uncle, two grandmothers and a great-grandmother. Family went to Advocate Christ Medical Center to visit and pray for her newborn son. He is in grave condition; doctors do not believe he will survive. Three people are charged in Ochoa-Lopez's murder. Clarisa Figueroa, 46, is said to be the mastermind behind the attack, soliciting the help of her boyfriend, 40-year-old Piotr Bobak, and her 24-year-old daughter Desiree Figueroa. The Figueroa's are accused of luring Ochoa-Lopez to their South Side home in April with a promise of baby clothes and a stroller. That's where they reportedly strangled Ochoa-Lopez and cut her son from her womb. Bobak is charged with concealing the murder. Prosecutors said seven months ago, Clarisa Figueroa started talking on social media about being pregnant, despite her neighbors saying she had her tubes tied. Advocate Christ Medical Center is under scrutiny for failing to alert authorities when the baby was rushed in for treatment in April and there were no signs Clarisa Figueroa had given birth.     ©2019 WGN-TV, Chicago Visit WGN-TV, Chicago at www.wgntv.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.


No positional unit on the Pittsburgh Steelers had a bigger facelift than the inside linebackers. This group showed an overall lack of athleticism and speed despite having some really solid football players in the group. However, looking ahead to training camp and the 2019 season, we are banking on some new faces in new places. Here's a breakdown of the inside linebackers going into training camp. Starters At this point, the only name we can say with certainty will be a starter is Vince Williams. He's been the starter the last two seasons and might be one of the more underrated defenders on the team. But who starts next to him? Logic says it'll be rookie Devin Bush. Pittsburgh spent big to go up and get Bush in the first round so it only makes sense he gets the job by default. Bush is supposed to be the guy who finally replaces Ryan Shazier. Backups After releasing Jon Bostic, the primary backups become Tyler Matakevich and Mark Barron. Barron was signed in the offseason, I presume in case Pittsburgh wasn't able to land Bush in the draft. Barron's a great athlete and has been highly productive in the league as a sort of hybrid linebacker/safety. It remains to be seen how he will fit in the Steelers' sub packages. Matakevich, along with rookies Sutton Smith and Ulysees Gilbert III will battle it out to get reps on defense but all three could have their biggest impact on special teams. Outlook This group got much better since the end of the 2018 season. What was the defense's weakest unit has now turned into a strength. Hopefully, these moves will afford the defense more flexibility and allow the base defense to stay on the field more. I'm counting on Bush rarely coming off the field as a rookie with Williams and Barron heavily in the mix depending on down and distance. MORE: LeBron James' son pulled off a chase-down block that looked just like his dad's legendary one Ahead of Finals, Stephen Curry defends Kevin Durant against critics NFL world responds to passing of Packers legend Bart Starr LeBron James and LeBron James, Jr. lose it after massive poster dunk There's serious potential in a Kyrie Irving - D'Angelo Russell pairing


In February of this year , Georgia State announced that former Florida State assistant Brad Lawing had been hired as Shawn Elliott 's next defensive line coach. Nearly four months later, Lawing is out and a new position coach is in. According to the Sun Belt Conference school, Travian Robertson has been hired as the Panthers' next line coach on the defensive side of the ball. The move marks a homecoming of sorts as Robertson served as a graduate assistant for Elliott during the 2017 campaign at GSU. Robertson played his college football at South Carolina, with a portion of that career intersecting with Elliott's time as an assistant on Steve Spurrier 's Gamecocks coaching staff. "It was a natural fit for Travian to come back to Georgia State after spending a year with us previously," the head coach said in a statement. "Our relationship goes back to our days at South Carolina, and I have tremendous respect for him as a person and as a coach, and we're thrilled to have him here." This past season, Robertson, who had a four-year career in the NFL after being selected in the seventh round of the 2012 draft, served as the line coach at Albany State.


When carmakers get wacky with exhaust systems, the pipes can become distinctive works of art. Exhaust styling can make or break the look of a car. These are some of the coolest exhaust designs we've ever seen. Mercedes-AMG GT R The GT R's center-exit exhaust is evocative on its own. But not many people notice the two additional square pipes that exit out of the diffuser on either side. These square pipes open up only when you switch the exhaust system to 'race' mode. Here's a lightly used GT R on eBay you can own right now. Lamborghini Diablo GTR The Diablo GTR's exhaust looks like an afterthought, but in the best possible way. Two big pipes poke out from the bumper, appearing more Fast & Furious than factory-fresh. But the exhaust still looks menacing, somehow. McLaren F1 The F1's exhaust setup looks fine from the outside, but springs to life once you peak under the rear bonnet. Vast swaths of the engine bay are covered in gold leaf to reduce heat soak, framing the exhaust in a gilded bed. McLaren Senna The Senna's exhaust is a center-exit item that points upwards towards the wing, but that isn't the main reason why it's interesting. Depending on what market it's sold in , it could have either two or three exit pipes. Ford GT90 The GT90 is just a concept, but it deserves a mention. It has a triangular center exit exhaust with four individual pipes for its quad-turbo V-12, matching up with the rest of the car's triangular vibes. Honda Civic Type R Those three exhaust pipes you see on every new Civic Type R aren't just for show. Honda designed it that way to perfect the car's sound while having it not drone on the highway. Here's a more in-depth explanation if you're curious. This one with 2450 miles on the clock is listed on eBay for $37,000. Lexus RC F While the IS F was the first Lexus to rock the stacked tailpipe design, its pipes weren't exactly functional. The RC F's pipes, are though, and they look incredibly cool. Here's one with 10,000 miles on the clock listed for under $53,000. Koenigsegg One:1 The One:1's exhaust is extra-cool because it's actually 3D-printed to insure microscopic levels of precision fit and finish. It's then treated to an impressive amount of polishing and coloring until it's absolutely perfect. Lamborghini Sesto Elemento The Sesto Elemento ("Sixth Element" in English) is one of Lamborghini's coolest-looking cars ever, so you'd expect it to have a sweet exhaust setup. Instead of pointing directly to the rear, the twin pipes pop out of the top of the rear, positioned upward along the wing uprights. Dodge Viper The Viper's side-exit exhausts might not have been the best choice for keeping people in the cabin cool, but it certainly was the most stylish. Long tubes occupied each rocker panel, dispelling exhaust gases from that massive 8.0-liter V-10. This green one is up for bidding right now. Apollo IE The Apollo IE is one of the most outlandish-looking new supercars out right now, and its exhaust design is no exception. It has a triple-exit setup that looks unlike anything else on the road, almost like a flower at full bloom. Lamborghini Veneno Lamborghini's ultra-limited edition Aventador-based supercar has some polarizing angles. There are sharp creases and hard lines everywhere, including the four-pipe exhaust, which comes together in a sort of 3D-cube edge shape between the massive diffuser. Chevrolet Corvette (C1) The first Corvette's exhaust came through the body instead of hanging below. The 1950s were the decade of interesting design elements, so the Corvette's exhaust layout is just one artistic touch from that era. Here's a stunning early model up for grabs on eBay right now. Chevrolet Corvette (C7) Of course, the first Corvette wasn't the only one to have a sweet exhaust setup. Modern Corvettes have been rocking the inline-quad-exhaust design for years, but we think it looks best on the C7. All those pipes stacked so closely together make for one menacing package. Fisker Karma The Fisker Karma was a brave stab at a luxury hybrid design penned by the same man who designed Aston Martins. While the side exhausts were eye-catching, the car never took off. Here's one on eBay listed for under $40,000. Dodge Lil' Red Express Everything about this truck is awesome, lovable, and amazing. Especially the highly polished chrome stacks. They were 100 percent stock, so don't be fooled by trucks these days that have them: Those pipes are custom installed. The Lil' Red Express was the real deal. Here's one in perfect condition for sale for just under $27,000. Koenigsegg Regera That big pipe isn't actually the exhaust. The two fins jutting out of the diffuser and located on either side of the pipe are the Regera 's exhaust tips. Koenigsegg worked with Akrapovic to create this unique "fish tail" exhaust system that uses the flow of the exhaust to increase the car's downforce. Lexus LFA In addition to sounding incredible (you can thank Yamaha for that), the Lexus LFA's triple-stacked exhaust looks plain amazing. Lexus developed some clever internal packaging that made this arrangement possible. And the V-10's howl was just the cherry on top. Here's a black one with around 2200 miles on it you can own. Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Know why the SLR McLaren is outrageous for having exhaust pipes mounted that close to the engine? A short exhaust path like that means very little room for mufflers, which means more sound, which means maximum happiness. It's not located right under the door, so nobody will burn their calves on it. Plus, it's also an homage to the side pipes on the 300 SLR #722 that Stirling Moss drove . This one's listed on eBay right now. Pagani Zonda If you know anything about cars, you know that the Zonda is one of the best-sounding cars out there . And that diabolical engine shriek comes straight from these stacked quad-pipes. It's even more beautiful when you open up the car for a look. Pagani Huayra The Huayra uses a similar quad-pipe setup as the Zonda, but teh Huayra's is even more special; the top portion of the exhaust is incorporated into the car's body design. Plus if you look closely enough, you can see the pipes snaked behind the mesh engine shroud out back. Ferrari F40 Arguably one of the greatest supercars ever made, the F40 had a 2.9-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 that made 478 hp . Combine that power with sheer lightness, and the F40 became the first road car to top 200 MPH . The sounds firing from the three-pipe exhaust were incredible with the turbo wastegates dumping through the center pipe. Porsche 918 Spyder The 918 Spyder has what Porsche calls "top pipes" or top-exit exhaust pipes . These help the 918 save weight (because there's less actual pipe used) and reduce back pressure. The 918's engine is derived from the RS Spyder race car so that's why it sounds more race car than road car. This black one is for sale for just $1.52 million in Texas. TVR Sagaris The Sagaris was definitely one of those cars that required a very skilled driver to keep on the straight and narrow. But that didn't stop people from going crazy for them. The clear spoiler and sideways exhausts were some excellent pieces of flair that let people know this wasn't a mere T350C . Evolve Volvo C30 Concept Exhaust pipes that exit next to the tail lights? Absolutely, sign us up. Plus, the Evolve C30 Concept had 507 hp and grotesquely huge 355-section rear tires. If you make a car like that you can put the exhaust any damn place you want.


Stone Flower , the new restaurant from Jacob Bickelhaupt, formerly of Michelin-starred restaurant 42 Grams, opens tonight in Bucktown. 42 Grams abruptly closed in 2017 after Bickelhaupt attacked his ex-wife and business partner , Alexa Welsh, at the restaurant during an argument. Bickelhaupt's new fine dining restaurant features a 12- to 15-course tasting menu that costs $300 per person after service charges. That would rank it, as Fooditor pointed out , as the second-most expensive tasting menu in Chicago, second only to three-Michelin-starred Alinea . 42 Grams lasted three and a half years and earned a two-star Michelin rating in its first year. Bickelhaupt said that he hopes to earn three stars with Stone Flower . The restaurant, which occupies the space that once belonged to Dixie and Takashi at 1952 N. Damen Avenue, has a 12-seat chef's counter and serves a tasting menu, just like 42 Grams did. According to its website, the menu will be "ever evolving," and "pay tribute to the ingredients with a sense of time and place." Also: "A thoughtful wine list is intelligently sourced from all around the globe and a focus on living life to the absolute fullest. We would love to welcome you to what we consider our home for creativity and a place of community." In March, Bickelhaupt held dinners at Stone Flower's unopened space and on social media he wrote that the meals raised money for a domestic violence support charity, Between Friends. In a follow-up post on Instagram , he claimed that he raised $2,000 for the charity. Between Friends, which provided services to Bickelhaupt's ex-wife Welsh as she recovered from the June 2017 attack, told Eater that it was not directly involved in the dinner events and only became aware of them through social media. Last week, a Between Friends rep said he was unsure if it had received the money. "I guess it's longer than the normal amount of time between a fundraiser and us receiving those funds," Joe Macaré, Between Friends's individual giving and communications manager told Eater on May 10. "We have not received [the donation], unless it was made by another name that we didn't recognize   to the best of our knowledge   we haven't received anything from Jacob Bickelhaupt." When contacted earlier today, Between Friends Executive Director Shailushi Ritchie wrote the organization had since adopted a new policy of not confirming or denying donors or clients to preserve confidentiality. Bickelhaupt did not respond to multiple requests for comment about the status of the donation. Bickelhaupt pled guilty to battery in 2017 for the attack on Welsh. This year, he unveiled the One Flow Foundation , to "host pop up benefit dinners by Chef Jacob Bickelhaupt to raise money that will go directly to fund educational groups led by professional counselors." The effort is described as a nonprofit with a mission of "raising awareness of how substance abuse and emotional health affect chefs in the kitchen." Reservations for Stone Flower are available exclusively via Eventbrite . The 5:30 p.m. Thursday dinner was sold out for opening night. At the time of publication, the ticketing website showed seats remaining for the later 8:30 p.m. Thursday dinner. Tickets remained for every other dinner through June 1, according to the ticketing pages. Bickelhaupt did not respond to multiple requests for comment asking about the One Flow Foundation, Stone Flower's opening date, further plans for the restaurant, or other details. Stone Flower, 1952 N. Damen Avenue, open Wednesday through Sunday with seatings at 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays in May will be reserved for private events; tickets available via Eventbrite .


Rosie Ruiz, the Boston Marathon course-cutter who was stripped of her victory in the 1980 race and went on to become an enduring symbol of cheating in sports, has died. She was 66. Ruiz, who was also known as Rosie Vivas, died in Florida of cancer on July 8, according to an obituary that made no mention of her Boston Marathon infamy. "It's a colorful part of the Boston Marathon history, that's for sure," said Bill Rodgers, who won the men's race that year and was immediately suspicious of the woman sitting next to him on the awards podium. "Poor Rosie, she took all the brunt of it." An unknown who didn't look or act like she had just run 26.2 miles, Ruiz finished first in the women's division in Boston in 1980 in a then-record time of 2 hours, 31 minutes, 56 seconds. Even as she was awarded her medal and the traditional olive wreath, her competitors wondered how a woman they hadn't ever heard of - or seen on the course - could have won. "We knew that she had jumped in. We, who knew what the marathon was, we got it," Rodgers told The Associated Press on Thursday. "She wasn't sweating enough; she had on a heavy shirt; she didn't know about running. "I was with her the next day on TV, and she was just crying her head off," Rodgers said, adding that he thought Ruiz wanted to confess. "If she had just said, 'I'm sorry. I made a mistake.' Runners - we all drop out of races - we would have understood." In an era before tracking chips and electronic checkpoints, race organizers used spotters to scribble down the bib numbers of runners going by. (They focused mainly on the men's race.) Ruiz did not show up there, on videotape or in any of 10,000 photographs taken along the first 25 miles of the course. Grilled by the Boston Athletic Association about her training methods and pace, she had no answers and did not seem to recognize terms that would be common for elite marathoners; she also could not identify landmarks she would have passed on the course. Two Harvard students soon came forward to say they saw her join the race near Kenmore Square, about a mile from the finish. Ruiz was stripped of her title eight days after the race. Canadian Jacqueline Gareau was declared the rightful winner and brought back to Boston the next month to receive her due. "People, they're still sorry for me. But at the same time I think they should feel sorry more for her," Gareau, who also came in second in Boston twice and had two other top-10 finishes, told the AP. "Like everybody says, she's part of my life. I cannot separate from her because of that story. She's not a friend, but she's been there so long. "I wish she would have contacted me some time and said 'I'm so sorry,' but no," Gareau said. "She would have probably had a better life and felt better." It was never established how Ruiz got to Kenmore Square, but the ensuing investigation showed she took the subway during the 1979 New York Marathon to obtain her qualifying time for Boston. The B.A.A. declined to comment on her death. Ruiz always maintained that she won the race fairly and never returned the medal she received on race day. (Gareau was given a substitute.) Ruiz vowed to run Boston again, to prove that she could do it. She never did. Gareau said she bumped into Ruiz at a 10K run in Miami in 1981, about nine months after Boston. "She presented herself to me, she said 'Hi, I'm Rosie Ruiz.' I just said, 'Hi,'" Gareau recalled. "She still told me she won. So I didn't really discuss it with her." Born in Havana, Cuba, Ruiz came to the United States as an 8-year-old and settled with relatives in the Miami area. According to the obituary posted by the Quattlebaum Funeral, Cremation and Event Center in West Palm Beach, Florida, she studied piano at Wayne State College in Nebraska, moved to New York for five years and then back to Florida, where she worked as an accounts manager for a medical laboratory and as an accreditation specialist for the Better Business Bureau. She married Aicaro Vivas in 1984 and the couple divorced 2 1/2 years later. According to the obituary, she is survived by her domestic partner, Margarita Alvarez, and a brother, Robert Ruiz. The marathon shortcuts were not Ruiz's only - or most serious - transgressions: The Boston Globe reported that she was arrested in New York on charges of stealing $60,000 in cash and checks from her employer in 1982. A year later, she was sentenced to three years of probation for cocaine trafficking. "She had a family. She was a loving person. She studied music, which tells me she did some good stuff in her life. But then this part of her life was a little bit weird. Never admitting it, too," Gareau said. "I would not like to be in her place." READ MORE: Rosie Ruiz, Boston Marathon course-cutter, dies at 66 CHECK OUT WCVB: Get the latest Boston news, weather and sports online, anytime. Stay in the know with Boston's news leader   WCVB.


CHICAGO (CBS)  Metra monthly pass holders will soon be able to travel across zones on weekends for no additional cost. According to Metra, the change will go into effect on June 1 and will be available on Saturdays and Sundays. The change, which goes into effect June 1, will allow Monthly Pass holders to travel outside the zones indicated on their passes at no additional cost on Saturdays and Sundays. View the news release here: https://t.co/a0YTzwjgyu pic.twitter.com/EvGa5Fhnt0   Metra (@Metra) May 22, 2019 Currently, only Metra's Weekend Pass for $10 can be used for unlimited travel across all fare zones. "Monthly Pass holders are our most loyal customers," said Metra CEO/Executive Director Jim Derwinski. "We want to encourage them to look to Metra for travel needs beyond their weekday commute. Our Weekend Pass has always allowed unlimited travel on our system and our goal is to offer the same flexibility for our most frequent customers." Metra riders can purchase the paper version of the monthly pass or electronically through the Ventra App.


England Under-21's hopes of reaching the semi-final of the European Under-21 Championship were brought to an abrupt end after they fell to a 4-2 defeat to Romania in dramatic fashion. After suffering defeat at the hands of France in the first game, England needed a win to remain in control of their own destiny, but France's 1-0 win over Croatia later in the evening ensured England could no longer qualify. A crazy end to the game, with Romania adding a fourth in the final seconds to seal it. #younglions pic.twitter.com/GXHymA7Rj9   England (@England) June 21, 2019 Romania began brightly and arguably should have taken the lead in the first half, only for England to grow into the game as the half-time break approached. However, the real fun began after the interval. Phil Foden and James Maddison came close to putting the Young Lions ahead, but it was Romania who took the lead. Everton youngster Jonjoe Kenny, who replaced Aaron Wan-Bissaka in the lineup, sent Florinel Coman crashing to the ground in the penalty area, allowing George Puscas to fire Romania ahead after 76 minutes. AWB put in one of the worst displays I've seen against France. Jonjoe Kenny thought he could do one better and actually put in an even worse performance. My word he's diabolical   Lou (@louorns) June 21, 2019 After that, it was madness. Just minutes later, England were level in spectacular fashion. Leicester City 's Demarai Gray sent a curling effort through a crowd of players and into the back of the net, giving England a lifeline in the competition. Aidy Boothroyd's side pushed on, but were undone late on after a Fikayo Tomori error gifted Ianis Hagi what looked to be the winning goal but, believe it or not, the fun was just getting started. Interesting to see Ianis Hagi score for the Romanian under 21 team against England today. His father Gheorghe was one of the very best players I have ever seen.   Wayne Connolly (@KeeperOfPybus) June 21, 2019 Ianis Hagi is a 10 and baller just like his dad    (@1MisterH) June 21, 2019 With 87 minutes on the clock, Chelsea 's Tammy Abraham gave England yet another chance to save themselves when he poked home to make the score 2-2. Unfortunately, another individual error gifted Romania another sloppy goal as Coman's long-range effort somehow found a way through Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson and into the back of the net. Yet again, England pushed on. Abraham headed against the bar and Gray came close to finding his second, but it was Coman who would have the last laugh. @deanhenderson keep your head up! You've been amazing for the last 2x seasons so don't let 1 error negate that fact! You're the future @ManUtd #1  and we fully support you  all the best for the upcoming season    DEE - That Double D Team (@Dee_Jay_Cee_) June 21, 2019 If there was an air of good fortune about his first, there certainly was not for his second. The forward chested the ball down before unleashing a thunderous volley past Henderson, who had absolutely no chance of stopping such a ferocious effort. The referee brought an end to the excitement shortly after, and the 4-2 defeat left England on the brink of elimination. They needed Croatia to do them a huge favour against France, but that favour did not come, and the Young Lions are now heading home. Big statment: Florinel Coman is gunna be one of the best players in my lifetime. Will go right to the top.   Harlan - ''Our13thMan''⚃ 痢⚅梨 (@Our13thMan) June 21, 2019 This goal for #Coman is something else ..ohhh this game is incredible #U21Euro Bye bye England   Martial Tony (@LuyindaA) June 21, 2019  So much hype on these promising England u21 lads (Favourites) and we already out after two games  #england #u21euros   Brooks (@mradambrooks) June 21, 2019  The amount of talent in that England U21 squad and they let Aidy Boothroyd manage it    David (@DavidHanson11) June 21, 2019  England under 21s with the talent they have, should be doing much, much better.   Charles Stevenson (@charles_stevo) June 21, 2019


If you love taking advantage of the local music scene near you, this weekend has several great reasons to leave the house. From a 90s and early 2000s throwback party to a live performance by a local hip-hop collective, read on for the ultimate musical to-do list of ways to fill your calendar this weekend. 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. 'The Road to Low Freakquencies: MayHAM' in Dallas at The Green Elephant From the event description: The Road to Low Freakquencies: MayHAM, featuring: Jantsen, Mystic Grizzly, SweetTooth, OG Nixin and more! Come party at The Green Elephant with the Ham-Fam for this massive event! When: Friday, June 14, 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Where: The Green Elephant, 5627 Dyer St. Admission: $30 general admission; more ticket options available Click here for more details, and to get your tickets The Throwback Party at Stars & Spirits From the event description: The Throwback Party is a journey through all things 90s and early 2000s   with free photo booth, 90s visuals and party favors   featuring guest DJs spinning all your favorite hip-hop, R&B and pop hits. Bust out your dancing shoes, put your pager on silent, pick out your favorite neon windbreaker and meet us at Stars & Spirits on Friday, June 14th! When: Friday, June 14, 10 p.m.- Saturday, June 15, 2 a.m. Where: Stars & Spirits, 2505 Pacific Ave. Admission: Free general admission (RSVP recommended); $20-50 VIP tickets and table reservations Click here for more details, and to get your tickets 'GWAPMANIA II' presented by The Daily Ooze From the event description: The second installment of Gwapmaina! Come see DFW local hip-hop collective, 500 Gwap Gang, live in Dallas, Texas on June 15th. Sponsored by LoneStar Beer Co. and hosted by The Daily Ooze. When: Saturday, June 15, 7 p.m.- Sunday, June 16, 1 a.m. Where: Franklins Tattoo and Supply, 4904 Columbia Ave. Admission: $20 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 Indianapolis Colts have signed cornerback Marvell Tell and safety Khari Willis to rookie contracts, the team announced Monday. Willis, who was drafted in the fourth round, was a top target for the Colts. They traded up 20 spots to get the Michigan State product, giving their two fourth-round picks to the Oakland Raiders in exchange. The Colts liked Willis' game so much they were willing to draft him in the third round . When he was available on Day 3, they didn't want to leave it up to chance. Tell, who was one of the Colts' fifth-round picks, will be making the switch from safety to cornerback . The Colts are hoping his elite athleticism and length will help him turn into an eventual asset in the secondary. The Colts were able to grab Tell in the fifth round after they added the selection in the trade with the Cleveland Browns in the second round of the draft. With Willis and Tell having signed their rookie contracts, the Colts now have seven of their 10 draft picks under contract. The only players left to sign their deals are cornerback Rock Ya-Sin, wide receiver Parris Campbell and linebacker Bobby Okereke. MORE: Aaron Rodgers discusses his 'Game of Thrones' cameo, and it's not what fans all thought it was Video confirms reports of Chris Paul's attempt to sabotage Steph Curry NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players Future heir or temporary face? Assessing the unknowns of Patriots QB Jarrett Stidham Roundup: Wayne LaPierre Expensive Clothes Receipts, No Matt Lauer at CNN, Michael B. Jordan Vetoes Conor McGregor in Creed 3


Masha the dog felt awfully guilty about breaking her owner's necklace and making a huge mess. Adorably, every time her owner asked who did it, Masha would run back inside her cage.


Beverly England vanished the morning of June 12, 1980, the same day she was supposed to meet her lover's wife in Salida's Riverside Park. At the time, there was speculation about what had become of the 32-year-old married mother of two young children, a girl and a boy. Had she abandoned her children by moving out of town? Had she been killed? Last year, England's bones were discovered on Mount Shavano in Chaffee County, and investigators believe relics found near her remains will help them figure out how she died and possibly lead to suspects. "We're hoping we can get this case in front of a grand jury," Salida police Chief Russ Johnson said Tuesday. "It's an old case that we're still trying to bring to a resolution." In September, a team of forensic anthropologists, FBI specialists and Chaffee County law enforcement officers discovered bones believed to be England's remains . Over a five-day span, the experts, who came from around the country, combed rugged mountain ledges to search for evidence. At the time, Chaffee County Sheriff John Spezze said the scientists and criminologists not only discovered additional human remains but "several items believed to be associated with her death." The items would be processed as evidence, Spezze said. Some body parts displayed possible damage that could reveal a cause of England's death, he said. Related Articles Missouri 9-year-old's murder went unsolved for 25 years; killer may have been hiding in plain sight before being arrested in Colorado Tall man found wrapped in quilt in 2002 in Saguache County is lingering murder mystery National TV show will focus on 1982 Breckenridge cold cases connected by a pair of orange socks The recent excavation was 10 miles northwest of where hunters had discovered human bones in 1992, Spezze had said. Initially, the bones had been misidentified as prehistoric, Johnson said. But members of the University of Northern Texas' pathology department were able to verify they are England's bones, he said. Before she disappeared 39 years ago, England dropped off her two small children at the home of a fellow member of the Temple Baptist Church so she could meet with a pregnant woman at Riverside Park, according to a previous interview with Leonard Post, a former Salida Police Department chief. The woman England was to meet with was married to a man that England was having an affair with, Post said.


The Panthers signed a tryout tight end earlier today, and made room for him by releasing part of their large contingent from the AAF. The team announced that tight end Thomas Duarte had been waived. He was signed at the end of the AAF season, one of eight players from the defunct spring league they signed. Duarte had spent time with the Dolphins and Chargers. After signing tryout tight end Ethan Wolf earlier today, they're still stocked at the position. Their roster stands at 88, meaning they have two spots available.


BOSTON (AP) Hunter Pence sprinted through his 14th homer of the season, although there was probably no need to hurry. Pence hit a stand-up, inside-the-park home run and the Texas Rangers beat Boston 9-5 Tuesday night, capitalizing when the Red Sox unraveled after their manager and right fielder were ejected. ''Kind of just a weird incident to be a part of,'' said Pence, whose fly ball to right in the sixth turned into a surprise two-run homer. "I've never done it, so now I have. It's a good feeling.'' Texas has won four of five, including Monday night's extra-innings victory at Fenway Park. The Red Sox lost their third straight loss and fifth in six games. ''Guys are frustrated. We try not to be, but games like tonight, it's embarrassing,'' said Brock Holt, who misplayed Pence's homer. ''We're not playing well. We're not playing up to our capabilities and that's the frustrating part.'' Ariel Jurado (4-2) struck out six while pitching six innings of three-run ball, and Pence, Asdrubal Cabrera and Ronald Guzman each had two RBIs for the Rangers. Xander Bogaerts and Mookie Betts homered for the Red Sox, who dropped to 34-34 on a night filled with frustrations. Andrew Benintendi was ejected in the fifth, and manager Alex Cora was also tossed defending his outfielder. With Benintendi banished to the clubhouse, Pence took advantage of a realigned outfield. Holt moved from left field to right in the sixth and couldn't track down Pence's fly at the short right field wall. Holt fell onto the top of the wall and remained draped there while the ball rolled slowly toward right-center. Betts, who moved from right to center, couldn't get to the ball before Pence finished his dash around the bases. That put Texas up 9-3. ''I was watching it probably a little too long because I was like awkwardly around first base, so then I just took off running because I saw the ball,'' Pence said. ''I heard someone saying `slow down, slow down' and I'm like `I'm not slowing down until I see an umpire say something.''' Cabrera followed Pence with a line drive to left and tried to stretch it to a double, sliding in and initially being called safe before second base umpire Jordan Baker quickly reversed his own call. That brought Texas manager Chris Woodward storming out of the dugout. He went straight for plate umpire Angel Hernandez and shouted in his face until he got tossed - the first ejection of his managing career. Woodward said he was upset because he was considering challenging the call and wasn't told when he had run out of time. ''I just want consistency - that's all - from the umpires,'' Woodward said. ''They have a hard job to do. But most umpires give you the ultimatum when it comes down to the 30 seconds. I don't have a 30-second clock in my head - I'm not that gifted.'' Darwinzon Hernandez (0-1) made his first major league start and struck out seven, but he struggled with his control and allowed four runs - three earned - on three hits and five walks. He faced two batters in the fourth, when Texas pulled ahead 4-3. BEEF NIGHT Although he was ejected by first base umpire Vic Carapazza, Benintendi appeared to be upset with Hernandez. He turned and shouted toward home plate after grounding out, prompting the ejection. Cora came out to argue and got into it with Carapazza and Hernandez near first base before being given his third career ejection. While Cora yelled at both umpires, Benintendi continued to bark from the top step of the dugout. Benintendi said it was odd because his complaint was directed at Hernandez. ''I know that Angel didn't hear me,'' Benintendi said in the clubhouse. ''It stinks. We're out there trying to win a game. I want to be a part of it, but can't do that when I'm in here.'' Hernandez issued a statement through a pool reporter following the game, saying little to explain the ejections. ''He violated the rules of the game,'' Hernandez said. ''I'm not at liberty to discuss anything until I submit the report tomorrow.'' Hernandez said Woodward apparently didn't hear when he was told time was running out to challenge the call. ''We were not going to review the play once time expired,'' Hernandez said. ''These are rules. It's my job to enforce them.'' GET WELL, PAPI Fans cheered between the second and third innings when the Red Sox showed a video from 13 years before, when David Ortiz hit a three-run walk-off homer on June 11, 2006 for the Red Sox in a 5-4 win over Texas. Ortiz was a few miles away at Massachusetts General Hospital, where he is recovering in intensive care after being flown to Boston for a second surgery following a shooting in the Dominican Republic on Sunday night. TRAINER'S ROOM Rangers: OF Joey Gallo (strained oblique) hit from a tee Tuesday. Gallo has been on the injured list since June 2. Red Sox: Placed RHP Ryan Brasier on the bereavement/family medical emergency list. Hernandez was recalled from Double-A Portland. ... 1B/DH Steve Pearce (lower back strain) did some running Tuesday and will take swings Wednesday. UP NEXT Rangers RHP Lance Lynn (7-4, 4.39 ERA) faces RHP Rick Porcello (4-6, 4.86) in the third game of the series, which was moved up to a 4 p.m. start because of Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals between the Blues and the Bruins. --- More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP-Sports


Todd Gurley is on a specialized plan that has kept him absent from the field so far this offseason. Rams coach Sean McVay on Tuesday said the fifth-year running back has not participated in any OTA drills with the team but expressed optimism about his status as he continues to rehab his knee. "We've got him on a great plan," McVay told reporters . Added McVay: "That was what we felt like was best for Todd when Todd and I sat down. And it's been really good so far and we feel good about that." Both Gurley and McVay insisted the rusher was healthy for the postseason despite missing the Rams' final two regular-season games with knee inflammation. However, Gurley didn't have many touches in the NFC championship game and played a limited role in the Super Bowl, which caused many to speculate whether he had fully recovered from his injury. The Athletic later reported in March that Gurley is dealing with arthritis in his knee, though McVay categorized the injury as "wear and tear" instead. "I don't know exactly, medically, when you categorize what arthritis is, but I've never seen a guy on the medical report or on the injury report with that," McVay said at the time, via the Los Angeles Times . "And I think If you just said, 'Is there a wear and tear? Was there a pounding that that knee took?' Absolutely. … He's the only one that can really talk specifically about how his body feels." In the weeks since, Gurley has been working with outside trainer Travelle Gaines, though McVay said the three-time Pro Bowl selection still shows up to practice regularly. MORE : NFL free agency rumors: Gerald McCoy's visit with Ravens stretches into second day "He's also been here consistently, pretty much every single day of the week," McVay said "He's been an active participant following the program that we've implemented with him and we're very pleased with where Todd is at right now." Gurley, 24, finished with 1,251 rushing yards and 17 touchdowns last season after becoming the highest-paid running back in the NFL in April 2018.


Yahoo Inc (YHOO.O) said on Friday it agreed to buy fashion start-up Polyvore to help drive traffic and strengthen its mobile and social offerings. Yahoo, which did not disclose terms of the deal, said Polyvore will accelerate its 'Mavens' growth strategy. The company has been focusing on four areas   mobile, video, native advertising and social   which it calls Mavens, to drive user engagement and ad sales as it battles intense competition from Google Inc (GOOGL.O) and Facebook Inc (FB.O). Revenue from Mavens made up about one-third of the company's total revenue in the quarter ended June 30. The Mavens portfolio includes BrightRoll, mobile app network Flurry, mobile ad buying platform Yahoo Gemini and blogging site Tumblr. Polyvore, the brainchild of 3 ex-Yahoo engineers, was started in 2007. The Mountain View, California-based company allows users to mix-and-match articles of clothing and accessories and customize them into "sets". Polyvore's co-founder and CEO Jess Lee was earlier part of Google Inc's (GOOGL.O) associate manager program, which Marissa Mayer headed before joining Yahoo as CEO. (Reporting by Kshitiz Goliya in Bengaluru; Editing by Sriraj Kalluvila)


Seattle Seahawks defensive lineman Jarran Reed has been suspended for the first six games of the regular season for a violation of the NFL's personal conduct policy. Although he respects the league's decision, he does not agree with the outcome based on his understanding of the incident. "First and foremost I'd like to say I'm very saddened to the news that I will be suspended six games," Reed told reporters after Thursday's practice. "Of course I disagree with the decision, based on the facts. I've grown over the years, over the years that I've had to learn and to grow, to mature as a leader, and as a person, that has good character and for sure that's going to play hard and do everything I can for my teammates. The only thing we can do is move forward. "I respect the NFL's decision. We need to move forward and help the team do better." Although not allowed to participate in regular-season practices or games until Oct. 14, Reed may attend all training camp activities, including preseason matchups. He was present and on the field for the start of camp Thursday morning. "It's been a long time in the works," Coach Pete Carroll explained of the suspension. "We respect what the league has done and the decision that they made. Jarran's been working at this for some time now. I appreciate the growth, maturity and transparancy he's brought forth in showing us that he does understand that it's a very serious issue. "I think you can just feel that he's learned from this and is moving ahead." The suspension stems from an incident which occurred in April of 2017 when a female complainant contacted the Bellevue police regarding an alleged domestic violence incident. Reed was neither arrested nor charged with any crimes. 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 Giants' Eli Manning fires back at Odell Beckham in the most Eli way ever Observations from Lions training camp, Day 1: Jahlani Tavai gets starting reps Pair of Chargers rookies impress on first day of training camp


Visiting Southwest, or just looking to better appreciate what it has to offer? Get to know this Washington neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a a seafood market to a an entire lineup of shops, restaurants and more on The Wharf. Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in South West, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results. 1. Del Mar Topping the list is cocktail bar and Spanish spot Del Mar , which offers seafood and more. Located at 791 Wharf St. SW, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 387 reviews on Yelp. Del Mar's chefs bring the fare of coastal Spain, with specialties such as hand-carved Ibérico ham and chorizo, Mallorcan spreadable smoked pimentón sausage and a variety of Spanish cheeses and classic tapas. It also serves cocktails, wine and beer. 2. Toastique Next up is breakfast and brunch spot Toastique , which offers juice and smoothies and more, situated at 764 Maine Ave. SW (between South Seventh and South L streets). With 4.5 stars out of 153 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. The gourmet toast and juice bar offers selections such as three-cheese Italian, with prosciutto, Jarlsberg, Fontina and onion jam on jalapeño Cheddar toast. Also try the PB Crunch, with honey-roasted peanut butter, bananas, strawberries, granola, chia seeds, honey and mint on raisin walnut toast. 3. Captain White's Seafood Seafood market Captain White's Seafood , which offers seafood and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 1100 Maine Ave. SW, four stars out of 751 reviews. The open-air market, featuring fresh seafood delivered daily, also has a takeout menu of made-to-order options. Yelper Michael M. wrote , "I got the combo scallops and white fish with fries and a sweet corn. And it was so delicious." 4. Atrium Cafe Atrium Cafe , a cafe and breakfast and brunch spot, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 69 Yelp reviews. Head over to 400 Virginia Ave. SW (between South Fourth and South D streets.) to see for yourself. Yelper Nikita D. said , "The ingredients it uses are fresh and the portions are generous." 5. The Wharf Check out The Wharf , which has earned four stars out of 189 reviews on Yelp. You can find the seafood market at 1100 Maine Ave. SW The Wharf, a recently revamped mile-long stretch along the Potomac River, features restaurants, shops, a concert venue and a marina. Events include live music, festivals, outdoor movies, waterfront workouts and more. Yelper Laura C. wrote , "You can definitely spend an entire day here, from getting breakfast at one of the cafes, lunch at one of the bar/restaurants and perhaps taking in a show." 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.


Twice now in the span of a few months, the Minnesota Wild have come close to trading away Jason Zucker . Michael Russo of The Athletic (subscription required) examines the recent trade talks between Minnesota and the Pittsburgh Penguins, which were focused on a Zucker- Phil Kessel swap, and details the situation that the Wild forward now finds himself in. Zucker is obviously on the block as GM Paul Fenton continues to shake things up in Minnesota, and Russo reports that the Vancouver Canucks, Arizona Coyotes, Anaheim Ducks and Calgary Flames have all expressed interest of late, while last year the Toronto Maple Leafs and Carolina Hurricanes had discussed him. The recent trade proposal from Pittsburgh seems to have been shut down by Kessel himself, but that could change at any minute if he decides to waive his no-trade clause. Either way, it seems like Zucker is destined to play for another team in 2019-20. The 27-year old forward has four years remaining on his current deal, which carries a $5.5M cap hit, and is coming off a 21-goal, 42-point season. Danis Zaripov was once on the radar of NHL teams after receiving a two-year doping ban from the KHL in 2017. That ban was eventually reduced to just six months and Zaripov stayed in Russia, something he'll be doing once again in 2019-20. The 38-year old forward has signed a one-year extension with Ak Bars Kazan, giving him a chance to add to his outstanding history in the KHL. Zaripov is a legend in Russian hockey, with five Gagarin Cup championships, five World Championship medals, and even a league title from before the KHL formed a decade ago. Vince Dunn took part in the morning skate for the St. Louis Blues today, wearing a regular visor instead of the full cage that he has donned the last few days to protect his injured jaw. Still, he won't play tonight in game one of the Stanley Cup Final according to head coach Craig Berube . Dunn has developed into a key part of the Blues' defense corps over the last two seasons, and has an impressive seven points in 16 playoff games so far. Robert Thomas , another young player making an impact for the Blues these playoffs will be in the lineup tonight, Berube confirmed.


Amazon.com Inc. asked for US permission to launch 3,236 communications satellites, joining a new space race to offer internet service from low orbits and challenge the fleet planned by Elon Musk's SpaceX. In a July 4 filing, Amazon told the Federal Communications Commission its Kuiper satellites will deliver broadband to tens of millions of consumers and businesses that now lack adequate access to the internet. The agency coordinates trajectories and radio frequency use. The FCC already has approved nearly 13,000 low-Earth orbit satellites. Those include 11,943 for Musk's Space Exploration Technologies Corp., which launched an initial batch of 60 spacecraft in May. At low-Earth orbit   altitudes of 112 to 1,200 miles   satellites need to race around the globe to stay aloft, completing orbits in as little as 90 minutes. As one moves toward the horizon it will hand off signal duties to the next satellite coming by. Many satellites are needed if continuous, widespread coverage is the goal. Amazon in its FCC application said its satellites would operate at altitudes of about 370 to 390 miles. Amazon Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bezos last month said the Kuiper project will cost "multiple billions of dollars." The project is separate from Bezos' space launch vehicle maker, Blue Origin LLC. "This is a long-term project that envisions serving tens of millions of people who lack basic access to broadband internet," Amazon said in a statement in April, when the company's satellite program first became public in a filing with the International Telecommunication Union. In its FCC filing, Amazon said it will help serve US communities "by offering fixed broadband communications services to rural and hard-to-reach areas." The Kuiper System will help mobile network operators to expand wireless services, Amazon said in its application. It also offered the prospect of "high-throughput mobile broadband connectivity services for aircraft, maritime vessels, and land vehicles." Amazon cited FCC studies that say 21 million Americans lack fixed, residential broadband and 33 million Americans don't have access to speedy mobile service. Worldwide, 3.8 billion people remain without fast and reliable broadband service, according to the application.


Former NFL tight end Kellen Winslow II will allow a jury to determine his fate without hearing from him. Winslow decided not to testify in his own defense. His lawyers rested on Monday without putting Winslow on the stand. Via USA Today , Winslow announced his decision in open court , outside the presence of the jury. Winslow's lawyers declined to address the basis for the decision with reporters. The two sides will make their closing arguments on Tuesday. Winslow's lawyers delivered an opening statement of less than 10 minutes, despite the case involving five alleged victims. Their closing argument surely will be lengthier. If convicted on all 12 pending counts, Winslow faces a potential sentence of life in prison. The son of Hall of Fame tight end Kellen Winslow, Kellen Winslow II was the sixth overall pick in the 2004 draft, and he spent several seasons in the NFL. Injuries prevented him from living up to his football potential.


A toddler will have quite a story to tell one day, a tale that has a happy ending thanks to a Duluth Police officer and a bit of luck. Police Chief Mike Tusken details on the department's Facebook page how a minivan rolled down a steep hill Thursday afternoon and into a stand of trees. Inside was a two-year-old girl who was not belted in. The Star Tribune reports that 27-year-old Megan Newman had parked her minivan near her home and was in the process of taking her twins out of the vehicle after returning from a trip to the aquarium. Newman tried to get the key out of the ignition but found it was stuck. She grabbed her daughter Elena but fellow twin Bella was being "a stinker" and refusing to come out of the vann, according to her mom. Megan went to ask a neighbor for help. On a GoFundMe page set up to help with medical expenses related to the incident she describes what happened next. "When my neighbor yelled "your car is rolling down the hill!" I felt my heart just stop. It didn't feel real. I bolted down the hill as fast as I could to get to my baby who was in the car unbuckled and I was waiting anxiously for them to get her out! She was miraculously ok!" Duluth Police Chief Mike Tusken Thursday about 5:30 PM, police closed Mesaba Avenue to investigate a traffic crash. A van with two toddlers inside was parked near Mesaba Avenue while the mother was removing them. The van rolls... Facebook Chief Tusken offered further details in his post, praising one of his officers who jumped in to help while on his way to work. "The van rolls away with one of the toddlers inside and rolling into busy Mesaba Avenue traffic, striking a vehicle and lodging into the trees on the steep hillside below. The van was partially suspended in the trees above the ground." That's when Officer Todd Simmons clocked in early, driving up on the crash on his way to work. Simmons came upon the crash, called for medical help and then crawled into the smashed-up van, safely removing the toddler. "A scary and potentially tragic incident fortunately ends with property damage and minor injury." the chief shared. Bella was taken to a hospital and checked out, surprisingly coming out of the crash with no serious injuries. The GoFundMe page set up for Megan Newman by one of her friends aims to raise enough to pay for Bella's ambulance ride, medical expenses and a new vehicle for the family.


In the FIFA 19 Ultimate Team calendar, there's only one day of the week that matters, and that's Wednesday. For Wednesday means one thing and thing alone: Team of the Week time. With the culmination of the Premier League and the penultimate gameweeks of the Bundesliga and La Liga, you best believe there were some star performers. And you best believe these star performers have been properly represented in card form in this here TOTW. Let's have a look at the highlights. Thomas Delaney (86) Saturday was all about Christian Pulisic's farewell to the home crowd at Borussia Dortmund , and this initial narrative was confirmed when the American scored the opening goal against Fortuna Dusseldorf. But then it became the Thomas Delaney show. The 27-year-old Dane was pulling strings left, right and centre, getting in on the goals himself with Dortmund's second. Apart from three points, and the chance to remain in the title race, Delaney's prize was to be handed a place in this week's TOTW, with a wonderful 86 card. Michy Batshuayi (86) It hasn't exactly been a seamless ride for Michy Batshuayi this season. A tricky loan spell at Valencia was cut short in January, after the Belgian notched just one goal in 15 La Liga games, and his spell at Crystal Palace had threatened to go down as similarly turgid before the end of the campaign came. However, three goals in his final two games, including two against Bournemouth on the final day, have put some much-needed gloss on the period, and he's now got a FUT TOTW card to show for it! Fabian Schar (87) Newcastle rounded out the season nicely with a 4-0 demolition job of Fulham at Craven Cottage on Sunday. Jonjo Shelvey opened the floodgates in the ninth minute, and his teammates never looked back, with the onlooking Fabian Schar getting in on the act 52 minutes later. But, after a spectacularly solid end to the season, it is the Swiss international who nabbed the last laugh, with a well-earned spot here, and an 87-rated card, no less! Andrea Belotti (87) Andrea Belotti scored a brace against Sassuolo on Sunday, but all anyone can talk about are two shots he took in the 46th and 82nd minute, and only one of them was a goal. The first was a supremely struck bicycle kick that was smartly stopped by Andrea Consigli in goal. The second was a superiorly struck bicycle kick that Consigli couldn't stop. Oh, and it was a winner. Three points and an 87 card were his rewards. Now, overhead kick stats are not front and centre of these cards, but just know his have improved immeasurably. Riyad Mahrez (88) Riyad Mahrez has had an up and down debut season at Manchester City, but he ended it in style with a stunning strike against Brighton, avenging that last-gasp ballooned penalty against Liverpool at Anfield. Not that he needs reminding of that at this celebratory time. Sorry, Riyad, here's your 88-rated card! Much deserved, honest. Honourable Mentions We couldn't leave you without going through these fine few heroes who didn't make the cut above. Like Alessandro Florenzi (84), who got shushed by Cristiano Ronaldo, then shut him up with the first goal of Roma's 2-0 victory over Juventus. Or 37-year-old Real Betis hero Joaquin (84), who netted this absolute thunderbolt in the 97th minute to snatch all three points against Huesca. And who doesn't like getting an update on Chelsea legend Salomon Kalou (82), who got two in a pulsating 4-3 victory over Augsburg for Hertha Berlin. Cracking stuff.


Kawhi Leonard 's camp put out word not to expect an announcement soon   a helpful, but still frustratingly vague, leak. Now, we're getting a more-concrete timeline. Jabari Young of The Athletic: On the Kawhi front, told he's not making a decision tonight and it may not be until the next few days. He and his reps are going through the process and taking their time before deciding the next move. No 2-year deals have been discussed. #NBA @TheAthleticNBA   Jabari Young (@JabariJYoung) July 4, 2019 So, we can stand down and enjoy July 4 without fretting about missing anything? This is still a little more open-ended than I'd like. But it does sound like Leonard won't reveal his decision during the holiday. The news could leak at any point after Leonard decides, but that seems unlikely with this secretive process . The two-year part of Young's update seems to be about refuting Jalen Rose's report that Leonard will sign a two-year deal with the Raptors. Considering his injury history, Leonard signing a short deal would be somewhat risky. But Rose isn't the only one who believes it'll happen.


Tiger Woods failed to reach the weekend at the British Open. It marks the second time in the past three majors and seventh time in his past 13 where Woods missed the 36-hole cut. He missed the cut at the PGA Championship at Bethpage Black in May before a T-21 finish at the U.S. Open last month. His run of major championships remains at 15 - three behind Jack Nicklaus' record - and will have sat at that number for a year when he returns to Augusta National next April. Woods appeared in pain throughout his round of 78 on Thursday. While his play was much smoother and on-point Friday , the deficit was simply too much to consume, especially with Shane Lowry and J.B. Holmes pushing the lead to double-digits over par. BRITISH OPEN : Scores | Round 2 Live Blog | Tiger Recap Tiger finished with a 1-under 70 on Friday, but that left him at 6-over and on the outs for the weekend. Here is some of what he had to say after his round Friday. On his Friday play: "I kind of grinded my way around the golf course today. I had a chance to get it back to even par for the tournament. I didn't handle the par-5s well. I was in perfect condition all three of them, if I handled those par 5s well I would be right there." On comparing himself physically now to his status in 2015-16: "You can't compare the two. Those were some of the lowest times of my life. This is not. This is just me not playing well and not scoring well, and adds up to high scores." On being disappointed vs. discouraged: "It's more frustrating than anything else because this is a major championship and I love playing in these events. I love the atmosphere. I love just the stress of playing in a major. And unfortunately, I've only had a chance to win one of them and was able to do it. But the other three I didn't do very well." On his plans for the next couple of months: "I'm going to take a couple of weeks off and get ready for the playoffs. We've got the playoffs coming up, and anything can happen. Last year I almost stole the whole FedExCup at the very end. If it wasn't for Rosie's little break there at the bunker, it could have been interesting. So get ready for those events. And after that then have a break." "I just want some time off just to get away from it. I had a long trip to Thailand and then trying to get ready for this event, to play this event, it's been a lot of travel, a lot of time in the air, a lot of moving around and different hotels and everything. I just want to go home." On having to to improve his health: "I just have to continue doing what I'm doing. I've gotten so much stronger over the past year working with my physios and trying to get my body organized so that I can play at a high level. It panned out; I won a major chip this year. It's just a matter of being consistent. That's one of the hardest things to accept as an older athlete is that you're not going to be as consistent as you were at 23. Things are different. And I'm going to have my hot weeks. I'm going to be there in contention with a chance to win, and I will win tournaments. But there are times when I'm just not going to be there. And that wasn't the case 20-some-odd years ago. I had a different body and I was able to be a little bit more consistent." Tiger Woods 2018-19 PGA Tour Recap Date Event FIN R1 R2 R3 R4 - Finish To Par FedEx Cup Rank FedEx Cup Points 12/02/18 Hero World Challenge (Non-Points Event) 17 73 69 72 73 - 287 -1 - - 1/27/19 Farmers Insurance Open T20 70 70 71 67 - 278 -10 162 41 2/17/19 Genesis Open T15 70 71 65 72 - 278 -6 139 46 2/24/19 World Golf Championships-Mexico Championship T10 71 66 70 69 - 276 -8 98 71 3/17/19 THE PLAYERS Championship T30 70 71 72 69 - 282 -6 97 28 3/31/19 World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play T5 - - - - - - - 76 101 4/14/19 Masters Tournament 1 70 68 67 70 - 275 -13 13 600 5/19/19 PGA Championship CUT 72 73 - - - 145 +5 20 - 6/02/19 the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide T9 70 72 70 67 - 279 -9 20 73 6/16/19 U.S. Open T21 70 72 71 69 - 282 -2 17 42 7/19/19 British Open CUT 78 70 - - - 148 +6 TBD - https://compass.pressekompass.net/compasses/golfweek/has-father-time-finally-caught-tiger-woo MORE: Is Tacko Fall an NBA player? Here is the case for why... and why not Dan Le Batard delivers impassioned rebuke of racist 'send her back' chant despite ESPN rules Dan Le Batard Rips Trump and 'Send Her Back' Chants Ranking the Packers' position groups from weakest to strongest What made Bills hiring of Ken Dorsey a crucial hiring


By the time the gates opened to Victory Field at 5:30 p.m. Monday, a line of nearly 100 people had formed. One guy had a Sports Illustrated magazine in his hand, Tim Tebow in a Florida Gators football jersey on the cover. Another was wearing a No. 15 Denver Broncos Tebow jersey. There was a buzz rippling through the line as these people stood in the hot summer heat at the third base gate entrance. Nothing against the Indianapolis Indians, but there isn't always this kind of buzz on game night. An hour before, a cluster of media, at least a dozen, were down in the visiting team's dugout along the first baseline, anxiously awaiting a Triple-A outfielder to emerge from the clubhouse. Tebow, the former NFL quarterback-turned pro baseball player, was in Indy with his Syracuse Mets team to launch a four-game series against the Indians. MORE BASEBALL: 10 big questions for MLB's trade deadline DEADLINE: Deals we want to see get done As reporters walked off the field, having gotten what they wanted from Tebow, and toward the Indians' dugout, a player stood up, took his cap off and yelled: "Hey, you want to interview Darnell Sweeney?" Sweeney is the second baseman for the Indians. The players in the dugout laughed. What are we on this night? Chopped liver? It kind of stunk taking a back seat on your own home field to a visiting team's player. But that doesn't just happen in Indy when Tebow comes to town. It happens everywhere the 31-year-old plays, at all the minor league fields. The exact same thing. First, he has to be Tim Tebow, the former NFL quarterback   and then he's Tim Tebow, the Class AAA baseball player. "It's just part of it and, honestly, I don't make too much of it," he said before Monday night's game. "I just come and get to talk to a few people a few minutes beforehand ... and it's really not too big of a deal for me." 'Tebow will undoubtedly boost our attendance' After coming out of Florida, the first college sophomore to win the Heisman Trophy, Tebow was picked 25th in the 2010 NFL draft by Denver. Despite touting a record of 8-6 as a starting quarterback and leading the team to a playoff win, he never started again in the NFL. After practice squads and off-season appearances in the NFL, Tebow announced in 2016, he would try for a career in professional baseball. People compared him to that other sports superstar Michael Jordan who tried his hand on the diamond after playing in the NBA. Tebow signed a minor league contract with the New York Mets three years ago and has been with the organization ever since, recently moving up from its Binghamton Rumble Ponies Class AA affiliate. As fans poured into Victory Field on Monday, IndyStar contacted Indians' spokesman Cheyne Reiter to see if ticket sales were, indeed, up on this night. After talking to the tickets department, Reiter said "we can't quantify the uptick in attendance exactly, but (can say) that we've seen more momentum for our July weekday games than in years past," he said. "The general consensus is that having Tebow here will undoubtedly boost our attendance. Everything we've pushed on social media regarding Tebow has exceeded the average likes, retweets, Facebook shares than what we have for standard posts." What Tebow said in the dugout Are you ready for the Major Leagues? "I've got to get a lot more hits before I think about that," Tebow said. "You get that kind of question somewhat regularly and, for me, you can't let yourself think about it. You have to be now in the present and focus on it, got to be able to continue to follow the process and improve before I really worry about that." Which is harder? The NFL or baseball? "Who's pitching and who's the defense?" Tebow says, laughing. "Both are really tough sports. Baseball is a game of failure. It's going to sound weird and that's one reason I really want to do it. It's hard. It's not easy. I mean, you're really, really good if you (have) success three out of 10 times. Something I always appreciated about this game was the challenge of it. There is constantly that battle and that pursuit and I really enjoy that." Just how hard is baseball? In 71 games this season, Tebow has a .161 batting average and has nearly three times as many strikeouts than hits (92 strikeouts to 36 hits). On his recent engagement to Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters, a South African who was crowned Miss Universe in 2017. "Awesome. It's awesome. It's the best. It's exciting. It's a new season of life, but it's a great season of life," he said. "Unfortunately, we are super busy so we don't get to see each other as much as you'd like, as much as I'd like (and) I think she would like, too, but it's enjoyable. It's really fun looking forward to something so special." Follow IndyStar sports reporter Dana Benbow on Twitter: @DanaBenbow. Reach her via e-mail: dbenbow@indystar.com. This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Struggling in the minors, Tim Tebow still bringing the buzz to every stadium Related slideshow: The 2019 MLB season (Provided by imagn)


Party City plans to close 45 of its 870 stores in 2019, the company said Thursday. The party supplies company also said it has secured a new source of helium that should help relieve pressure from a global helium shortage that has squeezed balloon sales. "We believe this new source should substantially eliminate the shortfall we are experiencing at current allocation rates and improve our ability to return to a normal level of latex and metallic balloon sales," Party City CEO James Harrison said in a press release. Party City made the announcements as it reported first-quarter revenue growth of 1% to $513 million and retail sales growth of 4%. The company typically closes about 10 to 15 stores annually, but it will close a higher number of stores this year so it can better focus on its most profitable locations, Harrison said. "This year, after careful consideration and evaluation of our store fleet, we've made the decision to close more stores than usual in order to help optimize our market level performance, focus on the most profitable locations and improve the overall health of our store portfolio," he said. Party City did not immediately respond to a request for information on which store locations would be impacted by the closings. But the company has already confirmed some closures to local media outlets. Here's the list of closings that have been confirmed so far: 19037 Golden Valley Road, Santa Clarita, California 300 S. Highland Springs Ave., Banning, California 3629 W. Florida Ave., Hemet, California 533 S. Broad St., Meridien, Connecticut 2350 Sycamore Road, DeKalb, Illinois 1020 N. Stratford Road, Moses Lake, Washington If you know of any stores missing from this list, contact hpeterson@businessinsider.com.


1523: Gustav Vasa becomes Sweden's new king Gustav Vasa, the Swedish regent, is elected King of Sweden, marking a symbolic end to the Kalmar Union. 1683: The Ashmolean Museum opens The Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, England, opens as the world's first university museum. 1862: American Civil War   Battle of Memphis The city of Memphis surrenders to the Union navy after an intense naval engagement on the Mississippi River. 1882: Electric iron is patented Electric iron is patented by Henry W. Seely of New York City. 1918: Battle of Belleau Wood begins The first large-scale battle fought by American soldiers in World War I begins in Belleau Wood. 1933: First drive-in theater opens The first drive-in movie theater is opened by Richard Hollingshead in Camden County, New Jersey. The movie shown was 'Wives Beware,' starring Adolphe Menjou. 1934: Securities & Exchange Commission is established U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt signs the Securities Exchange Act, which establishes the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). 1944: D-Day invasion During World War II, allied forces storm the beaches of Normandy, France on 'D-Day' as they begin the liberation of German-occupied Western Europe. 1971: Soyuz 11 is launched Soyuz 11 takes 3 cosmonauts to Salyut 1 space station. 1981: Train derails in Bihar killing 500 passengers More than 500 passengers are killed when their train plunges into the Bagmati River in Bihar, India. 1982: Israeli troops invade Lebanon Israeli forces invade Lebanon to drive Palestine Liberation Organization fighters out of the country. The Israelis withdrew in June 1985. 1912: Eruption of Novarupta Novarupta in Alaska, U.S. erupts in what is considered as one of the largest volcanic events of the 20th century. 2017: Start of military offensive to reclaim Raqqa Backed by the U.S. forces, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) attack the Islamic State-held city of Raqqa, Syria, which serves as the terrorist organization's capital.


Salesforce is acquiring Tableau, a publicly traded company that sells data visualization software, in a $15.7 billion deal announced early Monday. Tableau, run by CEO Adam Selipsky, has long been viewed as an acquisition target for Salesforce, which has used large scale acquisitions to build out its product suite and surge toward its long-term revenue goals. Tableau's data analytics and visualization platform has 86,000 customers, including Charles Schwab and Southwest Airlines. Salesforce said Tableau will continue to operate independently under the Tableau brand with Selipsky and the rest of its current leadership team in charge. The company has 4,200 employees, though it's unclear whether they will all stay. Tableau's $15.7 billion price tag makes it considerably more expensive than Salesforce's last mega-acquisition of Mulesoft for $6.5 billion in March 2018. Tableau's shares surged 34.17% to $168.00 in pre-market trading on Monday. Salesforce was down 4.57% to $153.90. This story is developing. Refresh for the latest update.


Guido Migliozzi won his second European Tour title Sunday, defeating Darius van Driel in the final of the Belgian Knockout. Migliozzi advanced to the knockout stages after rounds of 70-66 in stroke-play qualifying and then took down Pedro Oriol, Adrian Otaegui, David Law, Bernd Wiesberger and Ewen Ferguson in a series of nine-hole matches en route to final. Full-field scores from the Belgian Knockout There, he bested van Driel by four, 32 to 36. Migliozzi carded four birdies and a lone bogey. Van Driel saw his chances fade when he dropped shots at Nos. 5 and 6, putting him in a three-shot hole from which he would not recover. Migliozzi, 22, advanced from qualifying school last year and now has two wins in 20 European Tour starts, following his breakthrough back in March at the Kenya Open. The win is projected to move him from 203rd in the Official World Golf Ranking to inside the top 100 for the first time. It also skips him ahead of Andrea Pavan in pursuit of Italy's second 2020 Olympic berth, behind Francesco Molinari.


When you're in a long-term relationship with a person you love , it can be strange when the pangs of jealousy suddenly surface. Seeing your partner flirt with someone else or subtly check someone out on the street can be jarring and unnerving. Other times, you're jealous for seemingly no reason. Your partner's phone lights up and it's a woman's name or you notice the way another person checks them out. Suddenly your quiet sense of comfort can feel rocky and uncertain. Then you catch yourself (most of the time) and realize how ridiculous you're being. And yet, the feelings are there. Are they normal? Is the reemergence of jealousy in a long-term relationship a sign of trouble or could it be, as therapist and author Esther Perel writes , a thing that rekindles the spark? We asked a clinical sexologist for help on the subject of jealousy and whether it has a place in healthy partnerships. Jealousy is a normal human emotion. Despite what you want to believe about perfect relationships, where no one ever feels insecure or uncomfortable, you're not going to experience that in real life. The truth is, we all get jealous sometimes. We're human. "Jealousy is a normal experience that happens throughout relationships," Kristie Overstreet , Ph.D., a clinical sexologist and psychotherapist, tells BRIDES. "Imagine jealousy on a scale of 1 to 10, sometimes you may experiencing it intensely towards a 10 and other times it may be less intense around a 1." There are times when you're so jealous your partner, for instance, even glances at an attractive person, you think you might die. And other times, you may experience jealousy in a milder form. Either way: "Accept that you will experience jealousy at different times in a relationship," Overstreet adds. TBH, your partner might not even be the one who provokes the feelings. No, being jealous isn't always a sign of trouble in the relationship. Overstreet assures us that it is completely normal. In fact, your partner might not even do anything to provoke jealous feelings, but you might feel them anyway. "You can experience jealousy even if you completely trust your partner, because it isn't always based on their actions," says Overstreet. "It can surface when you perceive behavior that is occurring in the relationship that may feel threatening to the stability of the relationship." (The key word being perceive. ) Or course, that's not to say you should also let yourself be gaslit into believing there isn't something else questionable going on. Sometimes, you should trust your gut . It's really an internal thing. It's really about you and your feelings. If you're feeling jealous regularly, you might want to look inside yourself, rather than at your partner. "Often it is a reflection of how you feel about yourself or the relationship. It can be a sign of trouble in the relationship if it is impacting your behavior or causing negativity between you and your partner," Overstreet tells us. Acknowledge your feelings If you're feeling jealous, don't push the feelings away or diminish them. It's OK to feel your feelings. "Recognize what you are experiencing as jealousy," Overstreet explains. "Avoid denial of your feelings by giving yourself permission to acknowledge them. It's okay that you feel jealous, now figure out how you will deal with it." When you're feeling jealous remind yourself that this a normal feeling, and take time to understand and recognize why these feelings are tossing and turning inside of you. Talk about it with your partner. This is not to say that you should blame your partner for something they did or didn't do. If you're in a trusting, loving, committed relationship, your partner isn't likely isn't consciously behaving in a way to purposely anger or hurt you. Talk to them about how you're feeling so they can help you and calm you. Let them know this is about you and your feelings. "Talk with your partner about your feeling jealousy by using 'I' statements which will decrease their defensiveness," Overstreet tells us. If your partner IS doing something to intentionally (or unintentionally) upset you, let them know. "If there is an action or behavior that your partner is doing that is leading you to these feelings be direct about it," Overstreet explains. "Don't expect your partner to read your mind. Don't test them by seeing if they will come to you and check on you about what you are experiencing. It's your feelings, therefore, it's your responsibility to speak up." If your partner is not receptive to these conversations and instead tries to invalidate your feelings or attempts to make you feel "crazy," it might be time to consider a couple's counselor to work through some of the deeper issues plaguing your relationship. See more: 5 Healthy Habits to Develop With Your Partner Gigi Engle is a certified sex coach, educator, and writer living in Chicago. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter at @GigiEngle. Related video: Married couples reveal what phase of their relationship they would relive