By Steve DelVecchio A video of Dallas Cowboys wide receiver doing something that sounds incriminating does, in fact, exist   at least according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. During an appearance on the "Carmen and Jurko Show" on ESPN 1000 in Chicago Wednesday, Schefter said that there is a video and that he has been working on it since September. Schefter would not go into detail but did say "yeah" when asked if he has heard about the video and knows what is on it. He has not, however, seen the alleged footage. "I have not seen it," Schefter said, per Kevin O'Brien of The Sun Times . "I'll say this: I've been working on this since September. … There's a lot involved." In other words, Schefter would not have spent nearly six months digging into the story if there was nothing there. He must have some good sources telling him that the video is more than just a rumor. Still, Schefter said he is unsure when asked if the video will ever go public. "Well listen, whatever we've been working on is not ready and maybe it never will be," he said. "Who knows? You've got to be very careful on these things. People can talk about videos, they can talk about this they can talk about that. The fact of the matter is, it doesn't mean anything and it's really not fair to him right now until you have all your facts in line. Which we spent a long time trying to do." This feels like it is quickly turning into a "where there's smoke, there's fire" situation. We have already heard that the existence of a video that could have a Ray Rice-like impact might be holding up Bryant's contract discussions with the Cowboys. While the Cowboys have denied having any knowledge of the video , they must know something about it if Schefter and company have been looking into it for months. Those of you who have seen the Ray Rice elevator video know that anything worse than that could make Bryant borderline unemployable.


From Gigi Hadid to Demi Lovato, here's a roundup of celebrities who believe in aliens, UFOs, and other life forms. Some celebrities stand by the belief that other forms of life exist somewhere in the universe and some have even had encounters with UFOs. And they're not the first ones to believe something's out there - according to Science News, curiosity about other possible life forms has existed since medieval times. Here's a list of celebrities who have publicly stated their belief in aliens or the existence of other life forms. Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi has talked and tweeted about her beliefs. In 2013, the "Jersey Shore" star confirmed her beliefs in an interview with Celebuzz."They're real. We're not the only planet with civilization ," she said. That same year she also tweeted, "Aliens are real." Katy Perry wrote a song about aliens. Katy Perry's song "E.T." is all about extraterrestrials and it's not the first time she's spoken about other life forms. In 2011, the singer tweeted about her belief in aliens. She wrote that she believes in ghosts, too, but she believes in aliens more. Tom Cruise has been open about his beliefs. According to CNN , the actor once firmly stated that he believed aliens to be real. "Millions of stars, and we're supposed to be the only living creatures? No, there are many things out there, we just don't know," he said. Alicia Keys believes that there are aliens among us. In an interview with BuzzFeed , Keys said she believes aliens exist and she thinks that there are already some on earth. "I'm sure you've seen a UFO," she added. "Haven't all of us seen something flying in the sky, and it's at some random time of night that doesn't make sense and it's not the shape of a plane?" Jaden Smith said he talked to President Barack Obama about aliens. Smith was able to sit down with the then-president to talk about the existence of aliens - and Smith left the meeting a full-on believer. "I talked to President Obama about extraterrestrials. He said he could neither confirm nor deny the existence of aliens, which means they're real," Smith told Wonderland magazine. "If people think we're the only people that live in this universe, then something is wrong with them." Keanu Reeves has played an alien and he thinks there's a good chance they exist. The actor, who portrayed an alien visiting earth in "The Day the Earth Stood Still," told Boston.com that he thinks we're definitely not alone. "I think it more likely than not [that aliens exist]," he said. "The cosmos is a pretty big place." Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson says he "of course" believes in aliens. The actor said he believes in aliens in an interview with Vice , adding, "I believe that we're not the only ones; it'd be arrogant to think that." Gigi Hadid is a believer. The model confessed to Harper's Bazaar that both she and boyfriend Zayn Malik believe in the existence of aliens. Halle Berry thinks we're going to meet other species soon. "I don't believe we are the only species in existence," Berry told David Letterman in 2014, according to The Hollywood Reporter . "It might take us 20 years to get to those other life forms, but I think they are out there." Nick Jonas says he once saw three UFOs. While on " Late Night with Seth Meyers ," Jonas shared his UFO encounter. "When I was 14, I was in the backyard playing basketball with some of my friends and I looked up in the sky, and there [were] three flying saucers," the singer told Meyers. Jonas said he then looked it up online and encountered posts about similar sightings. "So I'm a firm believer in aliens," he added. Read More: 10 of the most notorious UFO sightings in the world - and the eerie stories behind them Demi Lovato "knows" aliens are real. The singer told Seth Meyers in an interview , "I know that they're real," when he asked if she believed in aliens. Lovato also shared that extraterrestrials aren't the only things she thinks exist. "I believe that there could possibly be mermaids, which is actually an alien species that lives in parts of the Indian Ocean which we have never explored before," she told Meyers. Kesha said aliens inspired her album cover art. According to Billboard , Kesha said in an interview with the "Zach Sang Show" that she had a UFO sighting while in the desert, which later inspired the space-themed album art for Rainbow. "I was like, 'Those are f---ing aliens.' They were spaceships,'" she added. She's also previously posted on Instagram about her belief in UFOs . For more great stories, head to INSIDER's homepage .


The Golden State Warriors have reportedly made a move to add depth to the 2019-2020 roster. ESPN's NBA insider, Adrian Wojnarowski, says the Warriors have added a third pick in the 2019 NBA Draft   pick number 41 overall   through a trade with the Atlanta Hawks. The addition of a second round slot gives Golden State a late first-round pick (28 overall) as well as two second-rounders (41, 58 overall). In 2017 the Warriors used cash alone to pry a second-round selection from the Chicago Bulls, in the form of Jordan Bell. The move could provide added depth to a Warriors team that finished the NBA Finals depleted after injuries to key players including Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson, and Kevon Looney. The Chronicle's Connor Letourneau has a breakdown of the players the Warriors might be targeting on Thursday night. The 2019 NBA Draft is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. PDT. Bill Disbrow is SFGATE's Director of Content. Email: wdisbrow@sfgate.com | Twitter: @bdisbrow


The last time England met Norway at the women's World Cup, it was captain Steph Houghton who headed in the equaliser to set them on the way to victory four years ago in Canada. That 2-1 win in Ottawa came in the last 16, and now the sides clash again in the quarter-finals in Le Havre on Thursday with Houghton and her teammates having emerged from a bruising and controversial victory against Cameroon. It was particularly tough for centre-back Houghton, with the 31-year-old needing treatment on an ankle injury after being caught by a nasty challenge late on as their opponents' frustrations spilled over. "We are concerned about her. She is not someone who stays down," said coach Phil Neville. "She is a big player for us, our captain." Houghton, who has 109 caps, scored England's opening goal to set them on their way to a 3-0 victory over Cameroon. Her importance to the Lionesses as they chase World Cup glory in France is not lost on Neville. The former Manchester United man has made a habit of chopping and changing his side, and only four of his squad of 23 have participated in all four matches so far at the tournament. Houghton and right-back Lucy Bronze -- who scored the winner against Norway in 2015 -- are the only two to have played every minute, and their influence has helped England keep three straight clean sheets. The others to have taken part in every game are Nikita Parris and Jill Scott, the 32-year-old midfielder who is at her fourth World Cup and who surpassed Peter Shilton's England record by making her 18th appearance at the finals in the Cameroon victory. Like Scott and Bronze, Houghton is a native of England's north-east. All three played for Sunderland early in their careers and all three subsequently went to Manchester City, although Bronze is now at Lyon. Houghton made her England debut in 2007 but missed that year's World Cup in China due to injury. In 2011 she made just one appearance as a substitute as the Lionesses exited in the quarter-finals. - Motor neurone disease - By 2015 she was the bedrock of the defence and now she truly is one of the old heads in a squad featuring the likes of Keira Walsh (22) and Georgia Stanway (20). Interest in the women's game is increasing all the time and the BBC reported a record UK television audience of 6.9 million for the Cameroon victory. It means there is an awful lot of responsibility on the shoulders of Houghton, whose husband Stephen Darby was himself a professional player but retired last year aged 29 after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease. Darby had started his career at Liverpool and was playing for Bolton Wanderers when he had to call it quits. Houghton has said that looking after him is her "number one priority and always will be", but for now she is able to carry on playing at the highest level. "Steph has had the best 12 months of her career in terms of her form, her performances on the field," Neville, appointed at the start of last year, said at the beginning of the tournament. "First and foremost I know I need to put in a performance for my team, to play the way I have been playing all season, improving as much as I can," Houghton said. "We want to keep pushing the team as far as we can." For now that means getting the better of Norway and helping England to a second straight World Cup semi-final.


The Cleveland Cavaliers have surprised many by their unwillingness to part with All-Star big man Kevin Love. In the initial stages of a rebuild, it doesn't seem like the 30-year-old Love fits in long-term with the team. Now that the NBA free-agent market has died down, it would not be a surprise to see Love on the move ahead of next season. According to ESPN's Brian Windhorst, that might actually be inevitable. "Love and the team knew when he signed the deal that there was a good chance he wouldn't finish it in Cleveland, and a trade may be inevitable at some point," Windhorst reported . Love missed all but 22 games last season to injury. This came mere months after he signed a four-year, $120 million max deal with Cleveland. Despite that, Love appears to be 100 percent healthy and will play for Team USA in the World Cup in China this summer. One of the first true stretch forwards of this era, Love has averaged 17.1 points and 10.0 rebounds on 38 percent shooting from distance in five seasons with the Cavaliers. Any trade would be rather difficult given Love's contract. Cleveland would also want assets back while making the contracts match. Related slideshow: NBA offseason moves (Provided by imagn)


The race-winning Joe Gibbs Racing No. 19 Toyota of Martin Truex Jr. has passed post-race inspection at Sonoma Raceway with no issues. The No. 19 Toyota was found to be compliant with the 2019 NASCAR Rule Book after Sunday's Toyota/Save Mart 350. No other issues were reported from technical inspection or the post-race lug-nut check. With the post-race teardown complete, the race results are official. RELATED: Official race results | Truex repeats at Sonoma The post-race process is part of a new, more timely approach to inspection for all three NASCAR national series. Competition officials announced in February that thorough post-race inspections would take place shortly after the checkered flag at the track instead of midweek at the NASCAR Research & Development Center in Concord, North Carolina. Those inspections come with a stiffer deterrence structure that includes disqualification for significant rules infractions   "a total culture change," according to Steve O'Donnell, NASCAR Executive Vice President and Chief Racing Development Officer. In the past, race-winning teams found in violation of the rules were penalized with post-race fines, points deductions and/or suspensions, but victories were allowed to stand. Competition officials introduced the quicker post-race inspection timetable in an effort to make the results official on race day, aiming for a 90-minute target time frame to complete their scrutineering. The new post-race inspection process was also designed to deal with potential violations more promptly, avoiding any midweek news that might cloud the previous week's results or the build-up to the following week's event. NASCAR will still inspect cars and parts at the R&D Center as needed, but the more comprehensive at-track inspection will take priority. The first NASCAR national-series organization to run afoul of the new inspection system was Niece Motorsports, which absorbed a disqualification on June 16, stripping Ross Chastain's No. 44 of an apparent Gander Outdoors Truck Series victory at Iowa Speedway. The first-finishing Niece truck failed to meet the minimum ride height, an infraction that was upheld after an appeal. According to NASCAR statistical archives, the last time a premier series driver was disqualified occurred in 1973, when early retiree Buddy Baker was demoted to last place in the National 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The last time an apparent race winner in NASCAR's top division was disqualified came on April 17, 1960, when Emanuel Zervakis' victory at Wilson (N.C.) Speedway was thrown out because of an oversized fuel tank on his No. 85 Chevrolet. ]]>


Miami is set to turn windy this coming week, according to drone-powered weather forecasting service Saildrone . Winds are predicted to climb as high as 22 miles per hour on Saturday. Also look for light rainfall to arrive this weekend. Friday's forecast shows the highest possibility of rain at 85 percent, with rain possible through Saturday. Temperatures will be warm today and tomorrow, with a high of 82 degrees on Thursday, and highs remaining above 70 for the rest of the week. Skies will be partly cloudy today and tomorrow. This story was created automatically using Saildrone's local weather forecast data, then reviewed by an editor. We also incorporate historic weather data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


The Carnival Vista cruise that departs from Galveston is taking a 17-day hiatus. This ship has "an issue affecting its maximum cruising speed," according to Carnival Cruise Line, and the July 6, July 13 and July 20 cruises are canceled as it undergoes repairs. Vacationers on the originally scheduled June 22 and June 29 cruises -- they were pushed back to June 23 and July 1 departures -- will get an extra day, as those seven-day cruises have been extended to eight days. More on Carnival Vista: Port of Galveston prepares to welcome Carnival Vista Guests on the June 23 and July 1 sailings will receive the extra day for free, an on board credit and a 50 percent future cruise credit. For those who choose not to travel, they will receive a full refund and a 50 percent future cruise credit. Travelers booked on the canceled cruises will receive a full refund and a 100 percent future cruise credit. Airfare change fees and related expenses associated with new itineraries or canceled trips are also being reimbursed. The Carnival Vista will return to service on July 27.


Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones is trusting owner Arthur Blank to keep his word. So he kept his. The Falcons took the field for their first practice of training camp this morning, and it looks like Jones will be participating. Via Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com, Jones took the field wearing a helmet this morning, a sign that he will be practicing and not just working out on the side or something (that's for guys wearing bucket hats). Jones reported as planned last night, but the fact he's willing to put himself at some degree of risk (as anyone on an NFL practice field is) is a sign that something will be inevitably done. Of course, the Falcons have cranked out deals for Grady Jarrett and Deion Jones in a hurry, and have been talking about one for their star receiver for months, so it's unclear why it hasn't been done if it's a priority. UPDATE 9:44 a.m. ET: Julio Jones did some individual drills , then went to work on a side field along with Deion Jones.


Elite athletes as well as everyday Joes and Janes rely on the old adage, "mind over matter," to sculpt their physiques and will their bodies into high-flying somersaults off balance beams or diving boards … triple axels from narrow blades shrieking across ice … into leaps over sizable humans for slam dunks. Since gladiators fought each other or animals to the death, humans have marveled at feats of the body - powered by strength of the mind - that sometimes seem superhuman. Late in the regular season, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green faced a unique challenge: Use his mental fortitude to abstain from some of his favorite foods and increase exercise to tame his body into a trimmer, more playoffs-ready condition. Little did he know, taming his body into a more svelte form would also tame fire - the inner fire Green is known for, the thing that makes him stand out amongst his NBA peers who jeer him as overrated . When Warriors general manager Bob Myers confronted Green about his weight during the season, saying the team's ability to win a championship hinged on the feisty forward getting into shape, Myers was preaching to the one-man choir. Green already knew what was going on with this body. Now 25 pounds lighter, Green freely recalls telling Myers: I was like, 'Oh, I know. I'm fat as hell right now. Give me two weeks. It will probably take 10 days, but give me two weeks for sure and I'll be good. 'My birthday is March 4, so I want to enjoy my birthday, but right after, on March 10, my diet starts.' So, how did Green get the weight off and how did the process impact his behavior on the court as well as off it? According to ESPN senior writer Ramona Shelburne , Green gave up his "vices," the foods that taste good going down but may not serve one's overall well-being. "Chips, red wine, fast food. All gone," Shelburne writes. Green reportedly ate "exactly what his chef told him to," and we can assume that was a lot of greens and other fresh, whole foods. He amped up his training, too, working with weights and increasing his cardio. The weight came off as planned, but Green didn't stop the diet. Beyond how he may have felt about his more slender frame, he liked the confidence boost that came with following the diet, saying: When I went on this diet, it's like a sense of control, and it's confidence because you feel like you're conquering something. You're defeating something every day. And controlling his food intake opened a path directly toward Green learning to tame his hotheadedness by controlling his emotions: Having that control, it carries over to other areas in your life. We all love to eat. We all enjoy the things that we enjoy. If I can conquer that and not do that, why can't I conquer my emotions, too? Well, maybe I can (expletive) conquer my emotions! Maybe I can conquer anything else! And so I think honestly that has really helped put me in a different state. On the court, this newly-harnessed control translated into Green going more than a month without getting called for technical foul. That most recent tech, on April 30, was later rescinded by the league. Additionally, it should be noted that Green avoided jawing to the official after the April tech, thereby, avoiding a double-technical and subsequent ejection. Fire rages through Draymond Green's blood. But the fire had burned into toxic aggression in all areas of his life, harming his team's winning efforts and relationships with individual teammates, family and friends. It took a collision of events - an intervention by his mother and fiance, witnessing his young son mimic his bad behavior and some tough love from Kevin Durant - for Green to see that he needed to change. The diet gave him the clarity and calm to see the error of his ways and to heed the wisdom of those around him. Said Green of this revelation: It's all about, 'Is [the fire] working for me or is it working against me?' When I'm channeling it to work for me, I think I'm one of the baddest (expletive) on the planet. When it gets the best of me, I'm not so good. Green and the Warriors tip off in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday, June 5. With multiple players hobbled by injury , the Warriors need Green on the court more than ever. Therefore, it becomes even more pertinent for Green to manage his fiery attitude in this physical, testy Finals. MORE: WATCH: Did Nike just reveal Kevin Durant's free agency destination? Did Nike accidentally reveal that Kevin Durant is staying with the Warriors? Report: Suns, Bulls offering lottery picks for Lonzo Ball PFF projects Raiders DE Maxx Crosby to beat out Arden Key for starting role Aaron Rodgers sensing Year 2 jump from Packers WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling


As he walked his bicycle down Hillside Avenue on the journey home from riding with his dad and siblings, 10-year-old Ben Yountz spotted something peculiar buried in the dirt. Without much thought, he picked it up, dropped it in his pocket and kept on his march. It wasn't until he got home that he showed his parents his find: a 14 karat gold ring with an inscription reading, "To Richard love Ronee 8-19-73," Wicked Local Needham reported. "I said, 'this is somebody's wedding ring, we should see about trying to find its owner,'" said his mother, Heather. Because no one in the family knew anyone named Richard or Ronee, Heather posted about the ring on the Needham Facebook page, hopeful, yet unsure, her efforts would be successful. Much to her surprise, members of the group she didn't even know cracked the case in a matter of hours. Going off just the first names and the date, one member found a marriage license and identified the couple in question as Richard Krashes and Ronee Epstein, then another connected Heather with their daughter Liz Colanto, who lives in Natick. According to Colanto, her father lost his ring in 1975 in Brighton, and neither she nor her mother have any idea how it ended up in Needham. "I just thought that would live on Hillside. I never thought it would lead to what it did," Heather said. "Forty-four years later it's found in Needham, buried in the dirt on the side of Hillside Avenue. Isn't that ridiculous? It's just this amazing story." Less than a day after she posted online, Heather delivered the ring Colanto along with a handwritten note from Ben. "It was really shocking. My dad passed away about seven years ago, so having something from him is really nice," Colanto said. "I'm currently wearing it actually, I've been wearing it ever since I got it back, so it's nice to have it and have something to feel closer with him and more connected." Not only was she stunned that the ring had such an inexplicable odyssey, Heather said that she couldn't believe how helpful members of the Needham Facebook page had been with their search for its owner. "This was an amazing experience for us, and it was one of those situations where would have stayed lost if it wasn't for the amazing people on the Facebook page," she said. "I've never met any of them before, but they did this incredible work." Additionally, she said that Ben was very happy to give Colanto the ring and thought that it was meaningful that he found it while out with his own dad. ″ was so excited. He said to me, 'Mommy I think this is something that I'm going to remember for the rest of my life,'" Heather said. READ MORE: Needham boy finds wedding ring lost in 1975 CHECK OUT WCVB: Get the latest Boston news, weather and sports online, anytime. Stay in the know with Boston's news leader   WCVB.


The U.S. Navy will likely carry out another patrol within 12 nautical miles of artificial islands in the South China Sea before the end of the year, a U.S. Navy official said on Friday. The USS Lassen, a guided missile destroyer, last month sailed close to one of China's man-made islands in the Spratly Islands archipelago to underscore its rights under international law, drawing an angry rebuke from Beijing. A U.S. defense official said this month the Navy planned two or more patrols a quarter in the region as part of its plan to regularly exercise its rights under international law and remind China and others about its view. The U.S. Navy official said the next patrol in the Spratly Islands archipelago would likely take place in December. Two U.S. B-52 bombers also flew near the artificial Chinese islands last week, in advance of President Barack Obama's visit to the region this week to attend Asia-Pacific summits. Obama on Friday said the disputed region would be a major focus of summit meetings among world leaders this weekend in the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur. China claims most of the South China Sea, through which more than $5 trillion of world trade transits every year. Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei, the Philippines and Taiwan have rival claims. On Thursday, Obama demanded China halt land reclamation work that is turning seven reefs into artificial islands. China is building airfields and other facilities on some of them. In a report published on the Chinese defense ministry's website on Thursday, China's top admiral, Wu Shengli, said his forces have shown "enormous restraint" in the face of U.S. provocations in the South China Sea, while warning they stand ready to respond to repeated breaches of Chinese sovereignty. Earlier this month, Senator John McCain, the Republican head of the Senate Armed Services Committee called on the Pentagon to clarify publicly the legal intent of last month's patrol. U.S. officials said the Navy avoided military drills that could have exacerbated tensions with Beijing during the Lassen's Oct. 27 patrol in the Spratly Islands, an approach experts said could reinforce rather than challenge China's sovereignty claims. (Reporting by Andrea Shalal and David Brunnstrom; Editing by David Gregorio)


DENVER -- Police in Denver are looking for a band of burglars who have been hitting marijuana dispensaries. Investigators believe the same thieves have been breaking into dispensaries across the city and they've sent shop owners a special alert to be on the lookout. The Denver Police Department releases a photo of the group pulling off a recent overnight break-in. They are well disguised and covered up, and are using a Jeep in the break-ins. Police said the burglars like to steal vehicles, then hit marijuana shops after-hours. They pry open a door and grab whatever they can. Many of the dispensaries that have been hit are along the major highways in the area, mainly interstates 70 and 25. "They've been around the Denver area, not one specific area, but the whole metro area," police spokesman Jay Casillas said. "That's why this bulletin went out to each one of them. If they feel they need to update their security measures, we encourage them to do so." Police report at least 34 break-ins at dispensaries this year, about the same as lat year. Anyone with information is asked to call police.     ©2019 KDVR-TV, Denver Visit KDVR-TV, Denver at www.kdvr.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.


The family of the 2-year-old girl who suffered a fractured skull when she was struck by a foul ball at an Astros game has retained Houston attorney Richard Mithoff to represent them in potential discussions with the ballclub. While no lawsuit has been filed in the case, Mithoff said he has contacted the Astros to inform them that he and attorney Steve Polotko will be representing the family with an eye toward discussion on potential options in the matter. ON HOUSTONCHRONICLE.COM: A young girl is hit by a foul ball and a new debate over fan safety Mithoff would not elaborate on potential points of discussion with the team. "The Astros' risk management representative reached out to the family, and now that the family is represented by counsel, I wanted to let the other side know that I am involved so that can get in touch with me," Mithoff said. "It's not unusual to let the other party know when one party has retained counsel." According to a summary of the hospital records provided by Mithoff, the child sustained a skull fracture with associated subdural bleeding, brain contusions, and brain edema. The child was injured May 29 when she was struck in the head by a line drive off the bat of Chicago Cubs outfielder Albert Almora Jr. It was the first in a recent spate of ballpark injuries that has prompted the Washington Nationals and Chicago White Sox to announce plans for additional protective netting along the foul lines and the Los Angeles Dodgers to announce that they are studying the addition of extra netting. The Astros, meanwhile, said Tuesday that they are studying options for additional netting but at this point have no plans to make any additions at Minute Maid Park during the 2019 season . Mithoff said the family of the child, who remains unidentified, attended the May 29 with tickets given them to as a gift when Almora's line drive struck the girl while she was sitting on a grandparent's lap. The child continues to undergo treatment at Baylor College of Medicine's Blue Bird Circle Clinic for Pediatric Neurology and continues to suffer seizures and has an abnormal electroencephalogram reading, Mithoff said. In a letter addressed to Astros owner Jim Crane, Mithoff thanked the Astros on the family's behalf for their interest in the child's well-being. He said family members also appreciate the public's interest and best wishes for her recovery. "The family wanted to thank everyone for their concern, and that was first and foremost," Mithoff said. "Secondly, we wanted to see whether or not any conversations can take place that can lead to a discussion of options that would make sense for the fans and the ballparks and the clubs. "I know Jim Crane and know him to be a responsible owner, and I think he will do the right thing." ON TEXAS SPORTS NATION: Seeing young fan hit by ball 'hard to watch' Mithoff said the child suffered subdural bleeding, edema and brain contusions from the impact of the Almora foul ball. "She is doing relatively well, but she has had seizure and the abnormal EEG, and so it's going to be a matter of time" Mithoff said. "It's too early to tell what kind of residual (damage) there may be, but any time there is a fractured skull and bleeding of the brain involved, it's a serious matter. "She is receiving excellent care, and everyone is hoping and praying for the very best." Mithoff said he would consult with the child's family before discussing publicly any potential legal remedies. "I will continue to consult with them, but I want to make sure the child is taken care of, and that is where their attention is," he added. Regarding the possibility of litigation, baseball has long been shielded from legal action regarding fan injuries by what is known as the "baseball rule," which states that a ticket holder "assumes all risk and danger incidental to the baseball game, and all other activities, promotions or events at the Ballpark before, during and after the baseball game, including, but not limited to, the danger of being injured by baseballs, equipment, objects or persons entering spectator areas." That stipulation, which is included on the Astros' website under season ticket policies, says that by attending a game, the ticket holder releases the Astros and Major League Baseball from liability for "injuries or loss of personal property resulting from all risk and danger incidental to the baseball game and the risks or any incidents associated with crowds of people." "That certainly is one of the areas we are looking at," Mithoff said. "The rule has been in effect for a long time. We also know there has been a movement by at least two clubs to install (more) fencing or netting. We are going to be looking at every option and trying to advise the family accordingly." "I think that fan safety has to be first and foremost, and the issue needs to be addressed as soon as practical. I am confident the Astros will do the right think and due it, hopefully, in due course." The Astros in 2017 were among the first Major League Baseball teams to extend netting to the far edge of each dugout, and that policy was adopted for all MLB teams in 2018. At least nine teams have additional netting beyond the dugouts, with some extending to the areas where the outfield walls run parallel with the foul lines. The family was sitting along the third base line in Minute Maid Park's section 111, which is one section beyond the area shielded by protective netting.


Go beyond that boring kale salad. Salads don't have to be synonymous with boring diet food. Because the keto diet skimps on carbs, salads are the ideal dish for packing on the protein and staying on the ketogenic course. From egg to cobb, these keto-friendly salads are the perfect side, main, lunch or dinner for all your diet needs. Keto Egg Salad Classic egg salad is usually keto-friendly as it is. But because fat=good, we added an extra creamy, but healthy element: avocado! Get the recipe from Delish . Grilled Chicken Salad Grilled chicken salad-filled with cucumbers, tomatoes, and avocado-is the healthy keto recipe everyone NEEDS. Get the recipe from Delish . BUY NOW Keto For Carb Lovers, amazon.com Cobb Egg Salad Add bacon, blue cheese, and avocado and you've got a lunch that you'll be dreaming about for days. Get the recipe from Delish . Loaded Cauliflower Salad Yes, you can have bacon on the keto diet. Get the recipe from Delish . BUY NOW Keto For Carb Lovers, amazon.com Shrimpo de Gallo Think seafood salsa you can eat by the spoonful. You won't be able to partake in the tortilla chips for dipping, but our keto-friendly avocado chips make a great substitute. Get the recipe from Delish . Parmesan Brussels Sprouts Salad Making a Brussels sprouts salad sounds intimidating, but it doesn't actually require much prep. Tossed with a combo of toasted almonds, shaved Parmesan, and pomegranate seeds, it's perfect for the keto diet! Get the recipe from Delish . BUY NOW Keto For Carb Lovers, amazon.com Shrimp Salad Packed with protein and good fats, this creamy shrimp winner is the perfect summer salad for your keto diet. You won't even have to skip the carbs for serving if you make our keto bread recipe . Get the recipe from Delish . Antipasto Salad Give us all the toppings. Get the recipe from Delish . Greek Salad This traditional Greek salad is made with lots of low-carb ingredients and creamy feta, making it an ideal keto meal. Get the recipe from Delish . BUY NOW Keto For Carb Lovers, amazon.com Strawberry Spinach Salad The combination of sweet strawberries, herb chicken, creamy goat cheese, and spicy red onions make you forget the fact that you're eating salad. Get the recipe from Delish . Caprese Salad So fresh, so easy, so perfect for feeling indulgent without breaking ketogenisis-just don't go overboard on the tomatoes. Get the recipe from Delish . Arugula Salad As your elementary school math teacher taught you, keep it simple, stupid. Get the recipe from Delish . BUY NOW Keto For Carb Lovers, amazon.com Grilled Chicken Wedge Salad There's just something about a giant wedge salad that pulls at our heart strings, especially when it follows our diet guidelines to a T. Get the recipe from Delish . Cilantro-Lime Cucumber Salad This easy cucumber salad recipe is a fast and fresh side dish with a bit of a kick. Make it heartier by topping it with a protein like grilled chicken, salmon, or shrimp. Get the recipe from Delish . Antipasto Salad with Grilled Chicken & Basil Pesto Vinaigrette Pro tip: Pesto is a perfect big-batch sauce that makes a fabulous dressing, but also pairs well with a bunch of other keto-friendly meals. Get the recipe from Delish . Greek Salmon Salad with Tahini Yogurt Dressing The good fats from the yogurt in the tahini and salmon plus the low-carb veggies will keep you nice and full. Get the recipe from Recipe Runner .


The Sarasota charter boat captain accused of holding his passengers hostage for hours is expected in court Monday. Mark Bailey is charged with boating under the influence and resisting arrest without violence. He pleaded not guilty to the charges. On June 2, Sarasota police say passengers aboard the boat told them Bailey drank rum from the bottle, had multiple beers, got high from cocaine and ended up in an argument with a 15-year-old passenger who reportedly tried to grab a drink for his uncle from the captain's pail. In statements filed with the Sarasota Police Department, the passengers claimed Bailey fired a gun more than once while the vessel was 30-40 miles offshore. The fishing trip was supposed to be a 12-hour fishing excursion in the Gulf of Mexico. Related: Before you board a charter vessel, are you asking the right questions? What other people are reading right now: Father and son bring gibberish-filled chat to Denny's ad Florida deputies were investigating a homicide, and then another body was found St. Pete Pride Festival kicks off another day of entertainment College student disappears not long after ordering Lyft ride 'We all feel it': Motorcyclists mourn death of 7 in crash Beth Chapman, wife of 'Dog the Bounty Hunter,' placed in a medically-induced coma ►Make it easy to keep up-to-date with more stories like this. Download the 10News app now . Have a news tip? Email desk@wtsp.com , or visit our Facebook page or Twitter feed .


TORONTO (AP) Just over a month ago, Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. was toiling in Triple-A after being demoted in mid-April. Since returning to Toronto on May 24, he's leading the major leagues in home runs. Eric Sogard hit a tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning, Gurriel Jr. homered twice for his second straight multi-homer game and the Blue Jays snapped a three-game losing streak with a 6-2 win over the Kansas City Royals on Friday. Randal Grichuk added a two-run homer for Toronto, which won its second straight at home following a seven-game losing streak. ''I feel like the team is going through a very good moment offensively,'' Gurriel Jr. said through a translator. No one more so than he. Gurriel Jr. has 14 homers in 125 at-bats since being recalled from Triple-A Buffalo. He's batting .352 (44 for 125) in that span. San Diego's Hunter Renfroe has hit 13 homers in the same time, doing so in 28 games to Gurriel's 32. Gurriel Jr. hit a two-run homer off Danny Duffy in the sixth and added a solo shot off Wily Peralta in the eighth, the fourth multi-homer game of his career. Gurriel Jr. also homered twice in Wednesday's loss at Yankee Stadium. He's the fourth player in Blue Jays' history with consecutive multi-homer games. The others were Josh Donaldson (2017), Edwin Encarnacion (2014), and Jesse Barfield (1983). Duffy said Gurriel Jr. is ''going to be a star'' with the way he's hitting right now. ''He has an approach well beyond his years,'' Duffy said. ''I heard he was demoted early on in the year and I just can't fathom it with the way he looks now. I'm really impressed with the kid and I think he's got a bright future. I need to make less mistakes to him.'' Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo opened his post-game remarks by campaigning for Gurriel to get an All-Star selection. ''He's done great,'' Montoyo said. ''It's been fun to watch.'' Sogard broke a 2-2 tie with a two-out homer to right off Duffy (3-4). The homer was Sogard's ninth, extending his career-high. Sogard began the season with 11 homers in eight seasons, and had never hit more than three in a season before this year. Grichuk capped the scoring with a two-out homer off Tim Hill in the eighth, his team-leading 15th. Right-hander Daniel Hudson (4-2) pitched 1 1/3 innings for the win. Duffy allowed three runs and seven hits in 6 2/3 innings. He's winless in seven starts since beating the Los Angeles Angels on May 19. ''He made two mistakes and had to pay for both of them,'' Royals manager Ned Yost said. Six of the 10 homers hit off Duffy this season have come in his last three starts. Kansas City has lost five of seven. Sean Reid-Foley made his first start for the Blue Jays since April 1. The right-hander allowed two runs and five hits in 5 1/3 innings. Kansas City's Martin Maldonado opened the scoring with a two-out homer off Reid-Foley in the fifth, his fourth. Maldonado went 3 for 4 with three extra-base hits. David Phelps replaced Reid-Foley in the sixth after Nicky Lopez doubled and Alex Gordon followed with an RBI single. Toronto tied it in the bottom half on Gurriel's first homer. Kansas City loaded the bases against Joe Biagini in the seventh, but Hudson came on and got the Blue Jays out of the jam. First baseman Justin Smoak made a backhanded stop on Nicky Lopez's grounder, then won the race to the bag to end the inning. Gordon hit a leadoff double against Hudson in the eighth, but Hudson struck out the next three batters. ''We had opportunities, we just couldn't capitalize on some of them,'' Yost said. TRAINER'S ROOM Royals: INF Adalberto Mondesi (strained right groin) is expected to begin a rehab assignment at Double-A Northwest Arkansas on Saturday. Mondesi has been out since June 18. Blue Jays: Smoak was activated off the injured list after missing 11 games because of a strained left quadriceps. OF Billy McKinney was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo. JUST MISSED IT Gurriel Jr. flied to center in his first at bat, and Duffy felt fortunate not to have given up a home run. ''I definitely got lucky,'' Duffy said. ''He got under that ball.'' Gurriel Jr., who was behind in the count 0-2 when he flied out, said he shortened up and didn't swing as hard. ''I hit it good,'' he said. ''For a moment, I thought it was gone but it just didn't happen.'' UP NEXT Royals: RHP Homer Bailey (7-6, 4.61) makes his first career start against the Blue Jays. Toronto is the only major league team Bailey has yet to face. Blue Jays: RHP Marcus Stroman (5-9, 3.04) pitched six shutout innings to beat Boston in his previous start, June 23 at Fenway Park. --- More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP-Sports


The LPGA is adding yet another Florida tournament to its schedule next year. The tour announced on Monday that the Pelican Women's Championship will be played May 14-17 in Belleair, just south of Clearwater in the Tampa/St. Petersburg area. It's planned as a 72-hole event at Pelican Golf Club with a $1.75 million purse and a field of 144 players. DEX Imaging will be the presenting sponsor. It will be one of four Florida events on the LPGA schedule next year. Ten years ago, the LPGA didn't have a single event in the Sunshine State. The 2020 season will open with back-to-back events in Florida, with the Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions to be played Jan. 16-19 in Lake Buena Vista and the new Gainbridge LPGA at Boca Rio the following week, Jan. 23-26, in Boca Raton. The year will end with the CME Group Tour Championship in Naples November.


A Twitter account for WikiLeaks, the document trove website founded by Julian Assange, said Thursday that Assange will be ousted from his sanctuary at the Ecuadorian Embassy in London within "hours to days." The website tweeted Thursday claiming that a senior source with Ecuador's State Department had informed WikiLeaks that Assange would be removed from the embassy and subject to arrest by British authorities. "BREAKING: A high level source within the Ecuadorian state has told @WikiLeaks that Julian Assange will be expelled within 'hours to days' using the #INAPapers offshore scandal as a pretext--and that it already has an agreement with the UK for his arrest," WikiLeaks tweeted from its verified account. BREAKING: A high level source within the Ecuadorian state has told @WikiLeaks that Julian Assange will be expelled within "hours to days" using the #INAPapers offshore scandal as a pretext--and that it already has an agreement with the UK for his arrest. https://t.co/adnJph79wq - WikiLeaks (@wikileaks) April 4, 2019 In a blog post on the organization's legal defense fund website, WikiLeaks claimed that the move was an attempt by Ecuadorian President Lenín Moreno to cover up activities related to his use of an offshore tax haven created by his brother. "The leak has sparked a congressional investigation into President Moreno for corruption. Moreno can't be summoned for a criminal probe while he remains president. He is currently being investigated and risks impeachment," the blog post read. Assange's lawyer said this week, according to the blog post, that the former editor had nothing to do with the leak of the so-called INA Papers, which triggered the investigation. "Remember that WikiLeaks has an internal organization and Mr. Assange is no longer in the editor," the lawyer reportedly said. Assange has come under scrutiny for publishing hacked emails from former Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton's campaign and the Democratic National Committee (DNC) during the 2016 election. He has dismissed scrutiny by stating that he acted as other journalists have when they decide to make confidential documents public. Assange faces charges filed last year under seal in the U.S., and has been battling attempts by the Trump administration to extradite him to the U.S.


In just one season in college, Zion Williamson established himself as one of the best prospects over at least the last decade. There were many things that led to him being so highly-touted but one that stuck out the most was his versatility. Williamson has the ability to play multiple positions as he can defend the rim while also being able to hit long-range shots extending out to the three-point line. He also has terrific passing and playmaking ability. All of that paired together has drawn some comparisons to Draymond Green, a player with a similar build and skillset, though obviously more advanced. In a recent interview with The Athletic , Pelicans general manager David Griffin also compared Williamson to Green. The thing about Zion, though, that excites us is, it's not that he's going to carry you offensively, it's that he's going to be able to facilitate offense. If you look at him as an extremely athletic Draymond Green type who may be able to facilitate all things for others and get out in transition and make plays … that's exciting. Aside from some obvious questions about tampering, this isn't a comparison that is too far off. Green is more advanced in every way aside from maybe pure athleticism but it's a similar archetype for the player he is. Williamson could become something far bigger than Green but for now, it'll be interesting to see if the Pelicans, early in his career, use Williamson in a similar fashion to how Golden State uses Green. MORE: CPBL pitcher tried to fool a batter with the weirdest hidden-ball trick Reaction to Jerry Jones' comments on Elliott, star backs, unwarranted Packers FB Danny 'The Muscle Man' Vitale could play key role in new offense Tom Brady disobeys Bill Belichick at practice, and suffers the consequences Jared Goff hit weight room this offseason, improved overall strength


Chargers left tackle Russell Okung did not practice Tuesday due to an undisclosed injury, head coach Anthony Lynn said ( Tweet via ESPN's Eric Williams). When asked if the injury could potentially be long-term, Lynn responded with an ominous, "We don't know yet." That type of response will not help Chargers fans rest easy. A two-time Pro Bowl left tackle, Okung, 31, is entering his third season with a Chargers team that many expect to contend with the Chiefs for the AFC West crown in 2019. With Okung out of practice, the Chargers shifted Sam Tevi to left tackle and Trent Scott played right tackle. The team did spend a third-round pick in April's draft on Trey Pipkens, a 6-foot-6 tackle from little-known Sioux Falls. Okung posted a grade of 78.4 on Pro Football Focus, making him the No. 11-ranked tackle in the NFL. In his time with the Chargers, Okung has missed just two games, one of which came due to a groin injury in 2018. In his first season with the Chargers, the team allowed the fewest sacks in the league (18) and ranked just outside the top 10 in sacks allowed the following season. Okung is entering the third year of a four-year deal that will pay him $13M in each of the next two seasons.


Live Cowboys football is less than one month away. NFL Network will air all 65 preseason games played across the league in 2019, but only 13 of them will be broadcast live. Three of those will feature America's Team. Dallas travels to San Francisco to take on the 49ers in the first week of the preseason. Fans eager to catch a preview of offensive coordinator Kellen Moore's gameplanning will be able to tune in on Saturday, August 10 at 8 p.m. CT to see it for themselves. Week 2 of the preseason is highlighted by the Cowboys' tilt with the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday, August 17. This rematch of last season's NFC divisional playoff game marks the league's return to Aloha Stadium in Hawaii; the extreme time difference means kickoff will be shown live at 9 p.m. CT. Week 3's slate features the Texas Governor's Cup as the Cowboys and Texas battle for state bragging rights once again. This year, the showdown will take place in Houston on Saturday, August 24, and will be aired live on NFL Network starting at 3 p.m. CT. Seventeen of the league's 32 teams will be shown live during the preseason. The Jets, Giants, Cardinals, Steelers, and 49ers are each scheduled to play in two games to be televised in real time. Only the Chargers and Cowboys will be seen in three live games. The entire rundown of live preseason action can be found here . MORE: Chauncey Billups had a brutally honest take on why Carmelo Anthony isn't in the NBA Roundup: Nintendo Switch Lite, Best New Restaurants in America, Shannon Elizabeth on American Pie at 20 Connor Barwin doubles down on the Eagles being a perfect situation for him News: Believe in Maher at own risk, next Prescott ID'd, whew Larry Allen Bears' triplets rank 23rd in NFL entering 2019 season


A magnitude 6.4 earthquake was reported Tuesday evening at 7:18 p.m. Pacific time off the east coast of Russia's Kamchatka peninsula, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. According to the USGS, the epicenter was farther than 100 miles from a city. In the last 10 days, there have been three earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or greater centered nearby. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 6.2 miles. Did you feel this earthquake? Consider reporting what you felt to the USGS. Find out what to do before, and during, an earthquake near you by reading our five-step guide to coping with natural disasters. This story was automatically generated by Quakebot, a computer application that monitors the latest earthquakes detected by the USGS. A Times editor reviewed the post before it was published. If you're interested in learning more about the system, visit our list of frequently asked questions .


On Monday, Japan will resume commercial whaling for the first time in 30 years. Its withdrawal from the International Whaling Commission (IWC), which regulates whaling globally, formally takes effect July 1. In December, Japan withdrew from the IWC after failing to convince the commission to allow it to resume commercial whaling. "At the IWC general meeting... it became evident once again that those supporting the sustainable use of whale stocks and those supporting protection cannot co-exist, leading us to this conclusion," top government spokesman Yoshihide Suga said last September. In 1982, the IWC banned commercial whaling, which went into effect globally in 1986. Ever since, Japan has limited its activities to "scientific whaling"   a long-exploited loophole to continue the country's sale of whale meat. When the withdrawal becomes official, Japanese whalers will be able to resume hunting minke, Bryde's and sei whales   all currently protected by the IWC and at risk of endangerment   in Japanese coastal waters. However, Japan will not be allowed to continue the so-called "scientific research" hunts in the Antarctic and elsewhere that it had been allowed to conduct as an IWC member. Since 1986, this rule has allowed Japan to kill several hundred whales annually . The plan takes effect as world leaders meet in Osaka for the G20 Summit . In an open letter published Friday , organizations called on G20 leaders to intervene and publicly condemn commercial whaling. The letter has been signed by a number of celebrities, including Stephen Fry, Dr. Jane Goodall and Ricky Gervais, as well as dozens of global conservation and welfare organizations. Whales are set to suffer agonising deaths as Japan leaves the IWC & returns to commercial whaling. We've joined global NGOs & @rickygervais @stephenfry etc to ask #G20 for a #WhalingIntervention at this weekend's #G20OsakaSummit RT if you support 🐳 https://t.co/g32QR9BqN4 pic.twitter.com/84hpRuV5wp   Humane Society Int'l (@HSIGlobal) June 28, 2019 "Commercial whaling is an inherently and exceptionally cruel practice which has no place in the 21st Century," the letter reads. "There is no reliably humane way to kill whales at sea and exploding harpoons often cause these animals to die slowly and in agony." Japan joins Iceland and Norway in openly defying the IWC's ban on commercial whale hunting. Its decision sparked international criticism from activists and anti-whaling countries. "Australia remains resolutely opposed to all forms of commercial and so-called 'scientific' whaling," Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne and Environment Minister Melissa Price said in a statement . "Whaling is an outdated and unnecessary practice. We continue to hope Japan eventually reconsiders its position and will cease all whaling," New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters said . Greenpeace Japan's executive director Sam Annesley said the decision was "out of step with the international community." It was not yet clear how many whales would be caught each year once Japan resumes commercial whaling, but officials are expected to announce an estimate after the G20 Summit has ended .


With so many places in the world to visit, and increasingly affordable plane tickets , it can be difficult to decide where to go next. The challenge doesn't stop there. Once you've arrived at your destination of choice, you have to decide exactly what to do   and as any seasoned traveler knows, that's harder than it sounds. If you tend to trust the majority when it comes to travel, there's nothing better than TripAdvisor's Travelers Choice Awards which are determined by the reviews and opinions of millions of travelers around the world. The 2019 results are in, with travelers recognizing City Wonders' Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica tour as the No. 1 experience in the world. City Wonders , an established tour company, caters to smaller groups and prides themselves on their exclusive benefits, experienced guides, and excellent customer service. The company has been around for almost 15 years and during that time, they've established an exclusive partnership with the Vatican that enables their guests to enter the Vatican before opening hours and gives them access to otherwise restricted areas. City Wonders' team of expert guides lead tourists through the coveted, three-hour experience. "We're delighted that our tour of the Vatican that provides truly unique benefits for customers has been recognized as the number one experience globally by TripAdvisor," said CEO Simone Gozzi in a statement. "We strive to give our guests unforgettable experiences by focusing on exceptional quality, excitement and insights when visiting the top sites in Europe. Being voted number one Traveler's Choice is recognition from our guests that our focus is paying off." In addition to being rated the No. 1 experience for 2019, City Wonders took home the Top Cultural Experience in the World, Top Experience in Europe, and Top Experience in Italy in the 2019's Travelers Choice Awards. The tour usually costs $72 per adult, but if you book before June 30 for a visit between today and July 31, the cost drops to $65. The tour is in English and runs every day but Sunday. The daily group size is capped at 20 people. WATCH: Location for 2026 Olympics announced


Superstition Springs is moderately walkable, is quite bikeable and has some transit options, according to Walk Score's rating system . So what does the low-end pricing on a rental in Superstition Springs look like these days   and what might you get for your money? We took a look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments in Superstition Springs via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to find out what budget-minded apartment seekers can expect to find in this Mesa neighborhood. Take a look at the cheapest listings available right now, below. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.) 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. 1849 S. Power Road Listed at $1,224/month, this two-bedroom, two-bathroom abode is located at 1849 S. Power Road. When it comes to building amenities, anticipate assigned parking and a fitness center. You can also expect a dishwasher and a fireplace in the residence. Good news for animal lovers: Both dogs and cats are welcome here. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee. (See the complete listing here .) 6745 E. Superstition Springs Blvd. This three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment, situated at 6745 E. Superstition Springs Blvd., is listed for $1,635/month for its 1,263 square feet. The unit has carpeted floors, a fireplace and a dishwasher. Secured entry is listed as a building amenity. Good news for animal lovers: Both dogs and cats are welcome here. Be prepared for a $300 pet deposit. (See the complete listing here .) 7463 E. Natal Ave. Here's a three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom residence at 7463 E. Natal Ave., which is going for $1,650/month. The residence has a ceiling fan and air conditioning. Good news for dog lovers: Pups are allowed. (See the full listing here .) This story was created automatically using local real estate data from Zumper and Apartment Guide , then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


The Houston Texans committed to upgrading their offensive line with drafting offensive tackles Tytus Howard and Max Scharping in the first two rounds. However, the evaluation of their progress won't be readily seen until training camp. According to Texans coach Bill O'Brien, while the reps for the youngsters is significant in organized team activities, the lack of contact, which can't take place until training camp, creates an absence of true evaluation. There's really - it's a non-contact camp, so really, the true test for any lineman - offensive and defensive linemen - is when the pads go on in training camp," O'Brien said during the second week of OTAs. "But this time of the year, it's a good chance for them to really improve their technique, to understand what the communication system is and how it takes place up front." The OTAs allow for Howard and Scharping to work with quarterback Deshaun Watson and veteran center Nick Martin, which is crucial to their integration into the offense and understanding the communication of protections. Still, for O'Brien, until there is hitting, there can't be any true evaluation. Said O'Brien: "There's no pads. It's not real football. It's no pads, no contact. That's not football. But it is a good time for them to get a better understanding of what we're doing and to improve their technique." The Texans continue their third and final week of OTAs at Methodist Training Center before starting mandatory veteran minicamp on June 11. MORE: A spoiler-filled 'Jeopardy!' clip leaked, and it appears to show the fate of James Holzhauer Darnell Savage, Josh Jackson could unlock full potential of Packers secondary Roundup: Google and Amazon Facing Antitrust Scrutiny, Cruise Ship Crash Video, $344 Powerball Winner Fans are realizing Inglewood stadium is shaped like Rams logo Raiders WR Tyrell Williams named 'breakout star' of OTAs


WASHINGTON (Reuters) - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will meet on July 25 with U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a freshman lawmaker who has clashed with Republican President Donald Trump and her own Democratic leadership, a Pelosi aide said on Thursday. Ocasio-Cortez had requested one-on-one time with Pelosi, the top elected U.S. Democrat, to discuss their relationship following weeks of infighting in the party over border aid legislation and other issues. Ocasio-Cortez's office declined to comment. Last weekend, Trump attacked Ocasio-Cortez and three other minority progressive congresswomen, known as "the squad," in tweets that the House of Representatives, under Pelosi's leadership, voted on Tuesday to condemn as "racist comments." While Trump's attack was seen by some as an attempt to divide Democrats, it presented Pelosi with a chance to come to the squad's defense and possibly reset her relationship with the lawmakers, who have sometimes been critical of her leadership. On Thursday, the leaders of several groups in the House Democratic caucus, ranging from progressive to more moderate lawmakers, moved to ease the party's internal tensions by issuing a joint statement declaring their "unity of purpose." They also deleted some messages on Twitter that had aggravated Democratic squabbling in recent weeks, House Democratic aides said, one of whom called it a "complete de-escalation." (Reporting by Susan Cornwell; Editing by Peter Cooney)


Max Roberts was supposed to be practicing for the state tournament. Instead he was in his room, packing his belongings and whatever childhood innocence remained. The memory is fresh, only two months old as Roberts tells the story days before the inaugural High School Golf National Invitational in Florida. It's also a blur, a clash of frenetic energy with disbelief. It's hard for the 19-year-old to articulate what he was feeling as he loaded box after box into his mother's truck. Roberts does remember one thing, and that part is quite clear: Those packages, sitting exposed in the back of a pick-up, had no destination. "All of the sudden, we didn't have a home," Roberts says. "We didn't know what to do." • • • Max Roberts' love with golf began in junior high. It was 2014 and his father, Justin, an avid player, started taking him to the local course, Oak Hills Golf and Country Club, in Ada, Okla. Quickly, Max became infatuated with the game. A baseball player in his early youth, he discovered the symmetry of movements between the two sports, using his athleticism to compensate for the differences in his swing. The lefty's success was immediate, winning junior tournaments within the year. And it wasn't just his performances that caught the community's attention. Ada High School golf coach Robbie Powell remembers Roberts stood out just as much outside the ropes. "He carried himself in a professional way," Powell says. "At that age, most kids don't know how to dress; not Max. He was courteous and polite. There was this sense he knew he was good, but it wasn't cocky." "I had a knack for it," Roberts said. "I liked competing, but nothing felt as good as having a club in my hand. It's all I wanted to do." Though Max enjoyed playing at Oak Hills, his favorite golf spot was his backyard. Max's dad installed a range and short-game facility at the house. Roberts would hit balls for hours at his family's 10-acre ranch. He loved carving trajectories through the Oklahoma wind, watching the little white spheres dance at his direction. It was that feeling of control, he says, standing over a ball, knowing where it was going to go and how it was going to get there, that consumed him. "Max has been so at ease when playing golf," says Jackie Roberts, his mother. "As a parent, you always hope your child finds something they are passionate about. That he excelled at it too probably helped." Golf was also his refuge. Max says he grew up in a loving home, but there was always tension between Jackie and Justin. Roberts insists he was happy, although he says the mounting discomfort heightened his focus on his game. "It was peaceful," Roberts says. "Something about golf just seemed right to me." Roberts continued his rapid ascent through the Oklahoma amateur ranks. He gave Oklahoma State All-American Austin Eckroat a run for his money in the state amateur championship's Sweet 16 last summer. By the time school started again in the fall, Roberts was inundated with college offers. His potential was "off the charts," says Powell, and Roberts knew it. Entering his senior season, Max had one goal: Win the state championship, something that hadn't been done at Ada High School in decades. Little did Max know his world was about to crumble. It was Sept. 5, 2018. Jackie says that after an argument in front of the kids, she told her husband to leave if he was going to act that way. Justin counters that he was forced out. What's not in question is that he didn't come back. "I knew things weren't the best, but I never in a million years would have guessed he would have left," Max says. Communication was minimal, keeping Max further in the dark. In October, Jackie filed for separation; Justin came back wanting a dissolution of marriage. Though Jackie's own world was spinning, what gave her some equilibrium was her kids. Knowing the trauma that separation can have on children, she did her best to keep the spirits up of her 12-year-old son, Jody, especially with Christmas around the corner. And she was adamant that the situation not affect Max or his future. "My biggest thought was he's got golf coming up in the spring," Jackie says. "Whatever damage was being done, I couldn't let it spread." In Oklahoma, the high school golf season begins in December. Max viewed it as a welcomed distraction. It worked, somewhat. Roberts' opening rounds weren't sharp, not compared to the level of golf he knew he could play. His ball-striking was still proficient, yet his short game, and patience, were scattered. "I like to think I'm usually calm when I play," Roberts says. "That wasn't the case anymore. I was getting mad at myself for the smallest, dumbest things." Despite the kinks, Roberts was still good enough to lead the team to early victories in the first months of the season, and his confidence persisted. All he needed was a low round to get everything firing in sync. But it never came. He saw everything he had worked for slipping away; nothing he did seemed to be stopping that inevitability. "Max is such a positive guy, on the outside, he didn't show much," says his friend Rylee Gray. "But what was going on at home started to affect his play." Worse, the divorce proceedings were underway, during which Max discovered things no child should about his parents. Max says he and his father were never tight, but he always held him in high regard. "We weren't buddies, you know, but he was still my dad," Max says. "When I did things, I did them trying to do right by him." That relationship, Max says, was damaged in April. A Pontotoc County court ruled Justin would receive the house. In a phone conversation with Golf Digest, Justin says that was in the bargain. "I would get the house, she would get the business," he said, alluding to Jackie's AdvoCare venture from home. "She proposed it to me. It was all arranged and everyone was fine with it. Then the day comes and everyone gets all upset." For her part, Jackie says she didn't want to surrender the home but gave it up to reduce property alimony. She also contends it wasn't losing the house, but the timeline that threw her a curveball. "I thought we would have 30 days to find somewhere, not five," she says. The court would later give her 15 days to be out of the premises. The court did not, however, order Max to leave; as a 19-year-old, he had the option to stay. "There are rumors, and I know what he tells people, but he wasn't forced out," Justin says. "I don't know why he would leave. There are a thousand balls here, a place to hit and to work on his game. It was a choice." Max says there was never a debate. "I wasn't going to leave my mom," Max says. "That's when she needed me the most." Justin said he has not had contact with Max since the divorce was final. • • • In an instant, two weeks before the Oklahoma high school state regional tournament, Max faced the prospect of homelessness. "I don't know if 'shocked' is the right word," Jackie says. "To have all that taken away was devastating." Jackie had been a stay-at-home mom since the kids were born, and the side business was failing. They were broke and now had to scramble to find a place to live. Max says that next week was the worst of his life. He couldn't sleep, sick at the thought of … well, everything. Would they have to move into a shelter? Would the family be split up? Max was months away from college; what would happen to his 12-year-old brother when he left? (Justin has visitation rights with Jody.) Roberts kept the news to himself, embarrassed at what others would think. "We knew something was going on, but not the extent of it at the time," Powell says. "There was animosity between him and his dad, but you never know what's going on in someone's personal life." The situation reached its nadir during the state's 36-hole regional tournament at Firelake Golf Course in Shawnee, Okla. A golf course is supposed to be a sanctuary, where life's ills can be paused, if only for a few hours. That afternoon, the real world came crashing in. Roberts, who was the defending regionals champ, didn't care to tee it up and it showed, his score card littered with numbers no player wants to see. As he trudged up the 18th hole, Roberts saw his mom standing near the green. In that moment, every emotion harbored over the past eight months spilled out. Roberts wept, uncontrollably, in front of his friends, teammates, coaches and competitors. His mom embraced him, keeping him upright and telling him it would be OK. Roberts could feel everyone's gaze upon them, but paid it no heed. "I just couldn't hold back," Roberts said. "I had a complete breakdown. … At that point, I just wanted to be with my mom, my brother, I wanted off the course. I was so depressed. Golf was the last thing from my mind." There were 18 holes left to play as bad weather rolled in, forcing a delay. Coach Powell went to Roberts to try and get his mind right. They sat down and talked, trying to refocus. Powell encouraged him to just go out and enjoy himself. The moment proved cathartic. Roberts realized so much had already been taken from him; he wasn't going to let golf suffer a similar fate. "At the end of the day, it's a game," Roberts says. "That might sound simple. I lost sight of that. I promised I wasn't going to ever let that happen again." Roberts bounced back on the final 18 holes, shooting a 76 to guide his team to a second-place regional finish, good enough for a berth in the state championship. Days later, Jackie received good news: Wanda Barnes, whose husband Frank had been somewhat of a mentor to Max when he was getting his start at Oak Hills, offered to take Jackie, Max and Jody into her home (Frank had recently died from cancer). Before the state tournament, Max gathered his team and told them what was going on at home. As Max says, teenagers are not exactly known for being an understanding, tight-lipped bunch. He didn't know how they would react. Those fears were immediately alleviated, his friends, to a person, telling them they had his back. "I had already found my inner strength," Roberts said. "To hear my teammates give me support, I knew there was no looking back." The Oklahoma Class 4A state tournament was the first week of May at Dornick Hills Golf & Country Club in Ardmore, Okla. Powell says that from the get-go Roberts was a new man, his happiness becoming contagious. Dornick Hills is infamous for its tight confines, not a layout conducive to low scoring. That only intensified Max's resolve. He had just gone through hell; a golf course was supposed to take him down? "No way," Roberts says. He opened with rounds of 70 and 72, grabbing a two-shot lead. With 18 holes left, he would be teeing off 30 minutes before his nearest challengers. A good start could send an early message. There were no on-course leader boards at Dornick, but word at these events spreads quickly. That included his teammates. Powell remarked the rest of the team didn't play their best on the final day because they were so concerned about Max. "I jump from group to group, seeing what I can do to help the kids, if they need a water or Gatorade," Powell says. "No one cared about how they were playing. They just wanted to know what Max was doing and how they could help. "Honestly, it cost us a higher finish. But as a coach, to see your team rally around one of its own, it does a number on your heart." Roberts was able to keep the ball straight on a windy day in Ardmore, turning in a 71. As the late groups came in, his teammates would shake his shoulders and slap him on the back every time a challenger came up short. Finally, the last numbers were posted, the clubhouse score board announcing with full alacrity: Max Roberts had won the Oklahoma State Championship by four shots. "All I can remember is smiling," Roberts says. "My teammates were mobbing me. It was the coolest thing ever." Gray says the entire school was jacked. "At that point, everyone knew [what was going on], so when he won, everyone went nuts," he says. By the 18th green, a Roberts was crying again. This time it was Jackie, overcome with joy at her son's perseverance. "To do that, at such a young age," Jackie says, her voice trailing off as the emotion of the day strikes again. Adds Powell, recalling the scene: "It was everything that is good about sports." It is not all sunshine at the Roberts household. Jackie is still looking for work; there are only so many opportunities in Ada. Staying with Wanda Barnes is not a feasible long-term option. "This ordeal, it's been a lot," Jackie says. "It's also all happened in a short time span. We are still figuring out the next steps." Nevertheless, the Roberts are viewing the horizon not through dark lenses but that of hope. Max has accepted an offer to play collegiate golf at Northeastern State, a Division II program in Tahlequah, Okla. Professional golf is still his ambition, but he also plans on studying psychology. Roberts knows his experience is not singular, and wants to discover a way to lessen and combat the feelings that plagued him. "Max is such a positive person," Gray says. "He feels like his story has a greater purpose." Before he heads to Northeastern, Max will play in one final high-school tournament. Roberts was invited to the High School Golf National Invitational at the Palm and Magnolia Courses at Walt Disney World Resort, which makes its debut on June 27. Knowing funds were short, the Ada community raised money so Max and his family could make the trip. "I don't know who donated, it was all anonymous," Max says. Though he's enjoying being a kid again, Max knows tough days are ahead. But there's a lesson that has sustained him the past few weeks, and hopefully through the obstacles to come. "A house is just a house," he says. "Your family, your friends ... that is your real home."


Read on for the most recent top news you may have missed in Houston. Chase ends with car pinned under 18-wheeler after driver blows through red light, police say A driver is in critical condition after she crashed during a police chase in southwest Houston. Read the full story on KPRC2 / Click2Houston . Boy struck, killed by vehicle being driven by mother at west Houston apartment complex, police say A boy was struck and killed by a vehicle at a west Houston apartment complex, according to police. Read the full story on KPRC2 / Click2Houston . Man accused in murder of 'honest, hard-working' taco truck owner is on the run Police have identified a 21-year-old man accused in last week's murder of a beloved Houston food truck owner. Read the full story on KHOU 11 News . Former Houston minister sentenced to 10 years in prison for embezzlement | Houston Public Media Jerrell Altic stole $800,000 to buy groceries, and to pay for overseas travel and tuition for a doctoral divinity degree, according to court records. Read the full story on Houston Public Media . Mom says she was kicked out of public pool for breastfeeding A Texas mother says she was forced to leave a public pool for breastfeeding her baby. Misty Daugereaux went to the Nessler Park Family Aquatic Center in Texas City, about 40 miles southeast of Houston, with her two young sons and her nephew on Sunday. Read the full story on Yahoo News . This story was created automatically using data about news stories on social media from CrowdTangle , then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


The Angels announced following tonight's game that they've optioned first baseman Justin Bour to Triple-A Salt Lake. They'll make a corresponding roster move prior to tomorrow's game. Though Bour is a veteran of parts of six big league seasons, he's still a couple of months shy of the five full years of MLB service time. Players with five or more years of MLB service can only be optioned to the minors with their consent, but Bour entered the year at four years, 64 days of MLB service and is now at four years, 111 days. Bour, 30, was non-tendered by the Phillies in the offseason and inked a one-year deal worth $2.5M with the Halos. At the time, the hope was that he could help fill in for Shohei Ohtani early in the season and then move into some kind of timeshare at first base and designated hitter. But while he entered the year as a career .260/.344/.466 hitter with 84 home runs in 1,563 Major League plate appearances, Bour has batted only .163/.268/.316 through 112 plate appearances with his new club. He's drawn 13 walks in that time, demonstrating strong knowledge of the strike zone, but has also shown questionable contact skills with a 27.7 percent strikeout rate. If Bour is able to eventually turn things around, the Angels will be able to control him through the 2020 season as an arbitration-eligible player this winter, but that's a long way from being a consideration at this point. For now, he'll simply work to earn another crack at the big league roster.


Read on for the most recent top news you may have missed in Miami. Body found in parking lot of Advanced Auto Parts in northwest Miami-Dade Police are investigating after a body was found Sunday morning in the parking lot of an Advanced Auto Parts store in northwest Miami-Dade. Read the full story on WPLG Local 10 . 1 man, 1 child dead in Miami Gardens homicide 1 man and 1 juvinile are dead in an active homicide situation in Miami Gardens, according to the Miami Gardens Police Department. Read the full story on WPLG Local 10 . Ex-Miami school board member, 81, shoots at police in chase PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. (AP) - Police in Florida say an 81-year-old former Miami-Dade educator and school board member shot at officers during a chase, before crashing his car. Read the full story on Houston Chronicle . This story was created automatically using data about news stories on social media from CrowdTangle , then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Kris Jenner is planning a tell-all interview. The 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians' matriarch is upset at how she has been portrayed since Caitlyn Jenner - who was previously known as her ex-husband Bruce - revealed her female identity and said she was "mistreated" during their marriage, so she wants to share her side of the story. A source said: "Kris is beyond upset The way everyone is jumping on that, 'I was mistreated' quote really rankles her. Kris feels she was the one who was hugely mistreated because Bruce wasn't honest with her about how she felt. She can't believe she's the bad guy in this. "She is planning her own sit-down interview, probably with her good friend Kathie Lee Gifford." Relations between Kris and Caitlyn - who revealed her decision to transition in an interview with ABC News anchor Diane Sawyer - are said to have reached a low and they are unable to "agree on anything". The source added to Heat magazine: "At the moment, Kris and Caitlyn can't agree on anything. Caitlyn hiring her own PR was a major slap in the face to Kris." As she struggles to deal with the situation, the 59-year-old star is also said to be unhappy with her daughter Kim Kardashian West and her closeness to Caitlyn. The source said: "She's feeling hurt by Kim because Kim is so onboard helping Caitlyn. Kim was even there for the whole Vanity Fair shoot and approved the team doing the new look."


Seriously, this is the type of car everyone stops and notices. Pretty much everyone loves American muscle cars, and few have the reputation or the instant-cool factor that this 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS396 boasts. This machine has been lovingly restored, so you can enjoy all the original unbridled power and raw performance, thanks to Flemings Ultimate Garage . With only three previous owners, nice restoration, and full documentation, this Chevelle SS396 is a rare find. The paint looks absolutely stunning, plus the mirror finish 78 coded Black Cherry metallic paint is what GM applied in the factory. Thanks to show wax and detailing job, this ride is ready to really impress. You can also see each body panel is perfect, while the car rides on SS 5 spoke Magnum 500s with BFG radial T/As. That restored look also comes with the original bill of sale, Protect-o-Plate, window sticker, and warranty info. Just as impressive is the interior, which features the optional front bucket seats and optional factory center console. The upholstery has been restored recently so it genuinely shines. You get the full 1970 model year experience with the optional factory AM/FM stereo, showing just how dedicated the previous owner was to preserving this muscle car icon. As a nice little bonus, there's the optional factory air conditioning so you're not suffering on hot summer days. Mechanically, this ride is thrilling. The 396 Chevrolet Mark IV Big Block V8 has matching numbers and kicks out a healthy 350-horsepower, so literally burning rubber is something you can do all day. To handle all that, there's a heavy-duty Turbo 400 automatic transmission plus the 12-bolt heavy-duty Posi-Traction rear axle. The dual exhaust system is factory correct and features the OE tips, so you get the right rumbling sound and not something else. With fast-ratio power steering and factory power disc brakes, you can keep this car on the straight and narrow when needed. Chevelles are one of the biggest legends from the golden age of American muscle cars, making them highly sought after and very collectible. The fact this SS396 is in such great shape is nothing short of amazing, so now is your time to make a solid investment before prices increase again. Follow MSN Autos on Facebook and Twitter


Staff at Denver Zoo in Colorado welcomed a newborn mandrill on May 10. According to the zoo, Kesi is the first mandrill born there since a "boom" at the zoo in 2003 when they had two. Kesi was born to seven-year-old mom Kumani and 11-year-old dad Jelani. Jelani joined the zoo in 2013, while Kumani arrived in 2018 as part of a plan by US zoos to help threatened species survive. This video shows Kesi bonding with Kumani in Denver Zoo. Credit: Denver Zoo via Storyful


DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4)   The Douglas County Sheriff says deputies arrested a suspect driver wanted in a July 4 hit-and-run crash that killed a Parker cyclist. Preston James Dorris, 36, was arrested in Scottsbluff, Nebraska and was returned to Colorado yesterday. The crash happened about 6:15 a.m. on July 4 near Pine Drive and Lincoln in Douglas County. Deputies found the car involved in the crash last week, abandoned at the Victorian Village Townhomes in Parker. Edward "Chuck" Vogel was riding his bike at about 6:30 a.m. when he was hit at Pine and Centennial drive, south of Lincoln Avenue. He later died from the injuries suffered in the crash. Sheriff Tony Spurlock said riding his bicycle was a passion Vogel shared with his son. District Attorney George Brauchler spoke about the need for people to be aware of bicyclists   and to stay at the scene if there is a crash. "Bikes are everywhere. When someone is involved in accident with someone on a bike, whatever fear sets in, you cannot make it better by fleeing. That's my public service announcement. You must stay and own up to the conduct and be there. That is humanity. That is who we are as Coloradans," Brauchler said. "This particular case reflects allegations that someone fled the scene and chose themselves over the person they injured and ultimately killed," Brauchler added. The sheriff's office will release more detail on the investigation at a news conference at 10:30 a.m. Watch CBSDenver.com for a live stream of the update.


Thursday marked the final organized training activity of the 2019 offseason for the Detroit Lions and while observations showed us much of the same information we've seen over the past few weeks, there were a few notable changes stood out. Participation report Heading into six-week break period before training camp the Lions were playing it safe with the health of their players and held out a few more than they have in previous practices. Running backs C.J. Anderson and Theo Riddick were both missing from today's practice and no reason was given for their absence. While linebacker Christian Jones was a new addition to the non-participation group as he was not able to take the field today. The rest of the participation was pretty close to what we have recently witnessed, although some improvement was seen among the tight ends groups, as both Isaac Nauta and Jerome Cunningham returned to practice, with Nauta only doing positional drills and Cunningham back in full. Cornerback Justin Coleman also an upgrade in health, as he took reps in defensive back drills but sat out the team activities. Wide receivers Kenny Golladay and Marvin Jones continue to put in work (jogging and catching) on the sidelines and travel with their position group, but are sitting out the physical portions of the workouts. Chris Lacy and Tommylee Lewis - both of whom were injured during previous workouts - spent them beginning of practice indoors (presumably) with trainers and watch practice from the sideline, occasionally playing catch but not jogging. Fullback Nick Bawden continues to stand on the sidelines with no participation in workouts, as does EDGE rusher Trey Flowers, JACK linebacker Austin Bryant and linebacker Steve Longa. Darius Slay and Damon Harrison continue to not be in attendance as they are looking for adjustments to their contract. Offensive line rotation After last weeks practices saw the Lions swapping their guards out for full sessions, today they were rotating them every series. Kenny Wiggins and Joe Dahl swapped time at left guard, while Graham Glasgow and Oday Abboushi altered at right guard. Frank Ragnow anchored the center position with the first team, while Leo Kolomatangi and newly acquired Luke Bowanko each saw time at center with the second team. The new signal caller Newcomer David Fales was worked in slowly and his snaps were limited but he showed nice touch in red zone situations. It's still too early to know if he was truly an upgrade over Connor Cook. Plays of the day Play of the Day went to Kerryon Johnson who got loose down the right sidelines blowing past Tavon Wilson who was caught flat-footed. Wilson showed nice acceleration to catch up but Johnson was already by him and Matthew Stafford placed a 40-plus-yard bomb that Johnson leaped/dove to grab for the score. Runner up for the play of the day went to rookie Travis Fulgham who flashed down the sideline and beat tough coverage from Mike Ford. Fulgham perfectly high-pointed the ball 40-yards downfield and strolled into the end zone as defenders fell to the ground around him. It's worth noting that Fulgham stayed after practice with a coach working on his routes in the end zone. From what I saw, he was the last player on the field after putting in the extra work. Another contender for the play of the day came from Logan Thomas who, in red zone drills, high pointed a ball over the extended arms of Tracy Walker. With Walker's reach, that's no small feat. While Johnson, Fulgham and Thomas made some flashy plays, rookie T.J. Hockenson was easily the most versatile and reliable player on offense. Hockenson saw snaps all over the field - inline, outside, and in the backfield - catching anything close to him. Whether he was covered by Wilson, Walker or Will Harris, none of them had the answer for the first-rounder who had arguably his best day of the offseason. Special teams, positional work and film review In somewhat new news, Quandre Diggs field a punt today. It was likely just practiced for emergency situations as Diggs has filled in on punt returns in the past, receiving two during the 2018 season for four-yards. The rest of the usual suspects were there for remaining returns. Danny Amendola and Jamal Agnew were in on both punt and kickoff situations, Ty Johnson got in on the action on kicks, while Brandon Powell and Tom Kennedy saw some time returning punts. When the majority of the team worked on special team situations, a few key players (who don't play on special teams) spent time with the quarterbacks and their position coaches, including Jermaine Kearse and Kerryon Johnson. The offensive line spent this time productively, using it to review the previous 11-on-11 practice session on one of the big screens on the side of the field. The linemen were able to see what just happened, discuss with coaches and make adjustments for the next session. When Kerryon Johnson wasn't doing drills with running backs coach Kyle Caskey, they joined the linemen in the film review. Next man up at linebacker With Christian Jones sidelined, second-round pick Jahlani Tavai stepped into the starting role at WILL linebacker. The second-team saw a lot of rotating bodies including Miles Killebrew and undrafted rookie edge rusher Malik Carney who illustrated his range to play multiple spots. Keep an eye on Carney come training camp who could be playing himself into a roster spot. Yet another interception for Tabor After a day that appeared to favor the offense, it was the defense who closed things out on a positive note. Near the end practice, the team worked on what looked like two-minute drills, where the offense was given the opportunity to move the ball down the field to try to score. The first team drove down the field but when they got into the red zone, Tabor once again secured a pivotal interception, ending the drive. It looked the ball was headed Andy Jones way, but Amendola's reaction - chucking his helmet 25-yards in disgust - made me question if he was the one who made a mistake. When the second team took the field it was another interception ending drive, this time by safety C.J. Moore. Moore caught a ball that ricocheted off a tight end and into his waiting arms. He fell to the ground just outside of the end zone, ending the drill. On a fun final note: After the Moore interception, Tyrell Crosby hovered over Moore as he was in the fetal position guarding the ball. When he lingered on the ground a bit too long, Crosby picked him up by the arm and carried him like a small child back a few yards, dropping him into the end zone. He then turned and looked towards the other offensive lineman and humorously signaled for a safety. MORE: Drake's reaction to Kevin Durant's injury is now an NBA Twitter meme David Bakhtiari excited to see more from Packers rookie Rashan Gary NBA trade rumor rankings: Rockets on the move? Projecting Expected Recovery Time for Kevin Durant Based Off Past Achilles Injuries in NBA Why the Patriots trading Nick Caserio isn't out of the question


PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio/CNN) -- The City of Philadelphia has announced that the refinery fire, which began after a early Friday morning explosion, has been extinguished. After burning for morning than 24 hours, what we know so far is that the incident began with an explosion from a vat of butane and propane at Philadelphia Energy Solutions. Just witnessed this explosion heading to Philly airport.. praying no one was hurt pic.twitter.com/S0fcN50HaT -- Jonathan Triboletti (@JonnyTriBBz6) June 21, 2019 PREVIOUSLY: Oil refinery explosions rattle South Philadelphia In an update Sunday, the Philadelphia Fire Department and the Office of Emergency Management said, "the gas valve fueling the fire has been shut off," and that "the tank involved in the explosion/fire has been isolated." The investigation, which will include personnel from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration; Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board; and the PFD Fire Marshal's Office, will begin Monday morning into the cause of the fire. In a statement Friday, Mayor Jim Kenney addressed multiple topics surrounding this incident as well as community concerns, "I am aware of the concerns of the residents around the refinery in light of this incident, as well as another fire on June 10th. The release would go on to say, "A particular focus will be ensuring that air quality questions during such incidents are addressed immediately and communicated effectively to residents." Lastly, Kenney added, "Those who live and work in close proximity to the refinery and all Philadelphians have our word -- we are firmly committed to ensuring the safe operation of the refinery, and the safety of those in its vicinity." However, residents and environmental groups took to City Hall, later that day, demanding answers. READ: Neighbors are demanding answers following South Philly refinery explosion "We want one public meeting where the different agencies come together to explain to the public what actually happened and what action's going to be taken because we've got a whole community in South Philly that wants answers," said Alexa Ross with Philly Thrive. Currently, Philadelphia's Department of Public Health and PFD's hazmat unit are continuing to monitor air quality around the refinery, officials say. "Preliminary testing both at the site of the refinery and in the adjacent community has shown no ambient carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons (combustibles), or hydrogen sulfide," James Garrow, spokesman for city's Department of Public Health Air Management Services Lab said Friday. PES is the 10th largest refinery in the US and refines about 335,000 barrels of crude oil a day, according to the company's website. ___ KYW Newsradio's Kevin Wright, Pat Loeb and CNN-Wire(TM) & (C) 2019 Cable News Network, Inc., a Time Warner Company contributed to this report.


The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is working to find out who attacked a woman and her boyfriend in a popular part of uptown Charlotte over the weekend. It happened right near Romare Bearden Park -- a spot usually crowded with people. The woman hurt says it wasn't just one attacker, but several. She said she was leaving Brevard Court and turned the corner onto Church Street when she was randomly attacked, pushed the ground and beaten. "To me, in that moment, it seemed like if I didn't fight for my life, to get out of this, then they were going to beat to a pulp where I couldn't remember anything at all," the woman said. The woman didn't want to show her face on camera but did want to show her painful injuries. "It happened so fast, I couldn't even defend myself," she said. She says a black eye, a concussion, a cut on her forehead, bruises and scrapes all over her body came from a random attack after bar-close on Saturday. She remembers walking out of Brevard Court when someone jumped out and attacked. "This person jumped out and hit me with an object square on my forehead -- he pushed me to the ground," she told NBC Charlotte. "I was on the ground and he was just punching me like rapid fire." Her boyfriend, not far behind, tried to step in to help. Then other attacks came out from nowhere. "When he intervened, four other individuals jumped in as well with the attacker and started attacking us," she said. Her boyfriend was also injured. The woman says bystanders broke it up, called an ambulance and got help. Now, she's warning everyone. "It was five or six people at least, and there's still no answers as to who these people were," she said. Brevard Court isn't city property, which means there aren't any city surveillance cameras that caught this. It's up to the businesses here to put them up if they want to. OTHER STORIES ON WCNC: Hickory pharmacy stands out on federal database of every pill sold in the US Bulletproof backpacks now on shelves in Charlotte, in time for back to school shopping American Airlines 'disappointed' after city council delays vote