SAN MARTÍN, El Salvador   Rosa Ramírez pleaded with her son, urging him not to leave El Salvador and head north with his wife and young daughter. The risks were simply too high. He saw no other choice. Their neighborhood was controlled by a gang that enriched itself through drug-dealing, extortion and violence. But most pressing of all, Ms. Ramírez said, they could barely make ends meet on their jobs at fast-food restaurants, and had pinned their hopes on making it to the United States. They never did. Last Sunday, after weeks on the road, Ms. Ramírez's son, Óscar Alberto Martínez Ramírez, 25, and his 23-month-old daughter, Angie Valeria, drowned while trying to cross from Mexico into Texas. Sign Up For the Morning Briefing Newsletter Their fate, captured in a searing photograph of father and daughter lying face down in the muddy waters of the Rio Grande, her arm limply wrapped around him, has quickly become a focal point in the debate over the stream of migrants pushing toward the American border   and President Trump's determination to stop it. Critics of the president have taken up the case of the Martínez family, with Senator Chuck Schumer of New York calling the president's policies " a whirlwind of incompetence , leading to pictures like this." Mr. Trump and his supporters, in turn, have accused Democrats of an inaction that has worsened the crisis, with Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky criticizing them as being "uncooperative and uninterested in anything except political posturing ." But for many residents here in Mr. Martínez's hometown, San Martín, the heated political battle in Washington has barely registered, and Mr. Trump's repeated efforts to block migrants have had little impact on the decision to make the perilous journey. "He can say what he wants   that he's going to put up a wall of I-don't-know-how-many meters," said José Alemán, 48, a partner in a local car washing business. "But they keep going." The death of Mr. Martínez and his daughter has given an urgent and poignant face to a major driver of migration from Central America and elsewhere: economic duress. Much attention in recent years has been given to the rampant violence that has compelled so many Salvadorans and residents of neighboring Guatemala and Honduras to head north. But perhaps a bigger impetus, officials and residents here say, has been economics, especially poverty and the lack of good jobs. The Martínez family made it as far as the northern Mexican border city of Matamoros last weekend, where, according to relatives, they hoped to cross into the United States and apply for asylum. Told the bridge was closed, however, they decided to ford the Rio Grande on Sunday afternoon instead. Mr. Martínez went ahead with the couple's daughter, carrying her on his back, tucked under his T-shirt. His wife, Tania Vanessa Ávalos, followed behind, riding on the back of a family friend, she told Mexican officials. As Mr. Martínez, carrying their daughter, approached the opposite bank, he was visibly tiring in the rough water, Ms. Ávalos told the authorities. Unnerved, she decided to swim back to the Mexican side, but she saw her husband and daughter, close to the American riverbank, sink into the water and get swept away. "I didn't want them to go," Ms. Ramírez, Mr. Martínez's mother, said this week in an interview at the small, two-bedroom rowhouse that she shared with her son and his family. "But they didn't take my advice." It remains unclear how the Martínez family intended to argue their case for asylum, or whether they even understood the legal basis for gaining such protection. Mr. Martínez's wife, Ms. Ávalos, did not respond to requests for an interview. But Ms. Ramírez repeatedly said that her son and his family were not fleeing persecution or the threat of it   requirements for gaining asylum in the United States. They migrated "only because of the economic situation," she said. "Lamentably, the salaries here are very little and they aren't enough," she added, speaking softly. Mr. Trump has railed against what he calls rampant asylum fraud, and he has imposed restrictions on the system in an effort to curb abuse   measures that human rights and migrants' advocates say have imperiled the lives of asylum-seekers who have legitimate claims. Residents and officials here say a gang dominates the neighborhood, Altavista. But Ms. Ramírez and another relative said the immediate family had not been directly imperiled by the gang. Instead, like so many others here and throughout the working class of El Salvador, the family was struggling to get by, living on the edge of poverty. "There isn't opportunity, there's no work," said Víctor Manuel Rivera, the mayor of San Martín. He estimated that about 50 percent of the municipality's residents with a high school degree are unemployed. "Every day I hear it: 'I'm leaving for the United States,'" he said. People here talk about "la situación"   the situation   shorthand for the economic struggle many face. The counterpoint is often simple: "The American dream." "It hasn't occurred to me to leave for there," said Salvador Humberto Andrade Torres, 59, a neighbor of the Martínez family, referring to the United States. "But it occurs to a lot of people." Officials described the neighborhood   indeed, the entire municipality of San Martín   as a de facto "bedroom community," with many residents commuting on average about two hours each way to work in the capital, San Salvador. Mr. Martínez and Ms. Ávalos, however, worked relatively close to their home, family members said   she in a Chinese fast-food restaurant at a middle-class mall, and he at various branches of the pizza chain Papa John's. But the couple, even though they were sharing household expenses with Ms. Ramírez and her partner, were having a hard time on their salaries of about $300 a month. Last fall, they started talking about migrating to the United States. Most of those who migrate are young, as has been the case for generations. But in recent years, the municipality has seen a sharp increase in the number of families migrating , too, part of a wave of family migration from Central America toward the United States. Ms. Ramírez said she spoke with her son from time to time as the family made its northward trek, but he did not reveal many details. "I would ask him and he said, 'We're fine, we're fine,'" she recalled. The farewell had been subdued. The family gathered for a simple, Sunday meal one afternoon last spring. Ms. Ramírez prepared beef stew   "they love that," she said. Several days later, as she headed to her night shift at the garment factory where she works, Ms. Ramírez said one last goodbye to her son and his family. When she returned in the morning, they were gone. Ms. Ramírez remembered her son as a loyal, doting father and "a responsible, friendly, respectful son." Her granddaughter, Angie Valeria, Ms. Ramírez recalled, was "happy, intelligent." As she spoke, she sat on a worn sofa covered in a sheet decorated with the images of princesses from animated Disney films. A single bare light bulb illuminated the room, a few ceramic butterflies adorned the walls. After the bodies were discovered on Monday, Ms. Ramírez found herself scrolling through the photos of her son and granddaughter on her phone. Her daughter eventually erased them to spare her the pain. "I would feel bad when I looked at them," Ms. Ramírez said. It is an agony that she hopes others will never have to suffer. "Don't risk the lives of your children," she said, hoping to warn others against setting off on the potentially dangerous journey to the American border. "Those who are thinking about this, don't do it." "I'd prefer to live here, in poverty, than risk my life," she added. "But we don't all think the same way."


Finally, the Vikings have signed their first-round pick. On Tuesday afternoon, the Vikings announced they have signed offensive lineman Garrett Bradbury. The Vikings selected Bradbury with the 18th overall pick. Done deal! The #Vikings have signed 1st-round pick @Gbradbury_11 ! : https://t.co/t12bHBqYt4 pic.twitter.com/69W1l27Nfh - Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) May 14, 2019 Per Chris Tomasson of the Pioneer Press, Bradbury's contract is for four year, $12.88. million with a $7.39 million guaranteed. #Vikings first-round draft pick Garrett Bradbury gets a four-year, $12.88 million contract with a $7.39 million signing bonus. He carries a $2.34 million salary-cap hit for 2019. He has an option, as all first-round picks do, that can be picked up for a fifth season. - Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) May 14, 2019 "It's good that I can put this to rest and get back to football," Bradbury added via Vikings.com . How was Bradbury able to sign his contract? Because of linebacker Eric Kendricks restructuring his contract via ESPN's Courtney Cronin. I'm told Eric Kendricks converted about half of his base salary, which is $4,150,000 for 2019, to a signing bonus to create the space needed for Garrett Bradbury. - Courtney Cronin (@CourtneyRCronin) May 14, 2019 We'll have more on Kendricks' contract restructure, but it's a nice gesture from him so the Vikings could get this deal done. The most-obvious Viking to restructure his deal would have been Kyle Rudolph. We'll see if the team will work towards restructuring his deal, something that broke down late last week. The Vikings have signed 11 of 12 draft picks. The only remaining is seventh-round pick, Austin Cutting. MORE: NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players This video from behind the bench might be the best view of Kawhi Leonard's buzzer-beater Report: Chicago Bulls could offer top-6 pick for Lonzo Ball in trade Should the Raiders consider signing free agent DT Ndamukong Suh? Giants' Daniel Jones opens voluntary workouts as QB3


Members of the local Sikh community returned to the scene of a crime Friday night in search for justice. Nearly five weeks ago, four members of a West Chester family were killed inside their apartments. Hakiakat Singh Pannag, his wife Parmjit Kaur, their adult daughter Shalinderjit Kaur and Parmjit's sister, Amarjit Kaur were shot 18 times. All but one of the shots was to their heads. West Chester police have not made any arrests nor have they named a suspect or commented on a motive. Garry Hans, Amarjit's son, said he believes police are making progress. "I truly believe they are. They are so good," Hans said. Hans joined several hundred other people in prayer in front of the Lakefront at West Chester apartment where the four victims were killed. "Whoever did this, he's a monster," Hans said. "It's not a hate crime or anything, it's not. They shot my family. It's not a hate crime. It's not a hate crime. It's personal." Three children who lost their mother, grandparents and aunt were at the vigil, as was their father who called 911 after he said he found his wife and in-laws dead. After praying, the group, which included West Chester Police Chief Joel Herzog, left the apartment complex and walked to the Sikh temple on Tylersville Road. Some people held signs which read "gone but not forgotten" and "forever in our hearts." Hans led the march. He also leads the fight for justice. "My main motive is justice," Hans said. "I had only mom left, and he took it away, and I was shocked, like lost everything." Hans said his mother was visiting from India. He said she was good-hearted and loved helping people. Hans believes his mother was in the wrong place at the wrong time. READ MORE: Sikh community members return to West Chester crime scene; son leads fight for justice CHECK OUT WLWT: Stay in the know. Get the latest Cincinnati news, weather and sports from the team at Ohio's own WLWT.


Tennessee Titans wide receiver Corey Davis has been productive as one of quarterback Marcus Mariota's favorite targets since being drafted No. 5 overall in 2017. But what can he do for fantasy teams in the upcoming season? Davis may be a worthwhile addition, as he was ranked No. 90 overall in CBS Sports' list of Top 150 Fantasy Football players for 2019 by Heath Cummings. According to Cummings, Davis is due to have a breakout year. "Davis improved in his sophomore year and is primed for a third-year breakout," he wrote. "He has an excellent pedigree as a former top-five pick and showed flashes in 2018 of just how high his upside can be. Three times he scored at least 19 PPR Fantasy points. If Davis and Marcus Mariota both stay healthy in 2019, we'll finally see the receiver's potential pay off in Fantasy Football." He also explained a case against drafting Davis. With running back Derrick Henry finishing out the 2019 season with an incredible amount of momentum in a record-breaking season, the Titans could favor the run game. "The Titans are going to lean heavily on the run game, which severely limits the upside for any of their pass-catchers," he wrote. "Davis will also have to contend with the return of Delanie Walker and the arrival of Adam Humphries and A.J. Brown. Davis is a fine third receiver or a best-ball play due to his weekly upside, but most weeks there won't be enough volume for him to be a reliable starter. Besides, why would we think both Davis and Marcus Mariota are going to stay healthy?" It will be interesting to see just how many targets Davis gets with Henry expected to perform at a high level once more, but he's a safe addition from the fantasy draft board given just how reliable he's been in the past. MORE: Heavyweight champ Andy Ruiz hits back at Stephen A. Smith after 'Butter Bean' comment Bad hammy puts Klay Thompson's durability to the test These five upcoming NBA free agents helped themselves in the playoffs Observations from day 1 of Lions minicamp: pick city Collins looking like a 'key cog' in Patriots defense


The Boston Bruins will head back to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 2013 and for the third time in the past eight years after sweeping the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Final. The Bruins once again rode impregnable goaltending, an unstoppable power play and the best trio in the NHL in Game 4 on Thursday night in Raleigh, ending the storm surge for good in a 4-0 win. And so the Bruins, who struggled through the first few gears in the first half of the regular season before slamming it into sixth in the second half, will contend for their seventh Stanley Cup in their 95-year history. Brad Marchand knew the stakes long before the puck was dropped in Thursday's Game 4. Despite being up 3-0 in the series, allowing the Hurricanes to pick up some windspeed could have made things a little bit more interesting. Few teams ever recover from such a deficit, but Marchand and the Bruins weren't about to tempt fate. [ NBC 2019 STANLEY CUP PLAYOFF HUB ] Both teams battled to a nil-nil draw after 20 minutes   this, despite putting up a combined 24 shots. The Hurricanes even killed off a Bruins power play, if you can believe it. That sight for sore eyes didn't age well, however. The Hurricanes took two penalties that could have been avoided   a too many men call and a goaltender interference infraction. What happened in the resulting power plays for Boston sealed Carolina's fate. In the first instance in the second, Marchand provided an authoritative pass to David Pastrnak , who needed only to get his stick on the ice as the Bruins went up 1-0. Their second session of the period had a similar yield. This time, Pastrnak was the set-up man and Patrice Bergeron was the beneficiary. Boston led 2-0. The top trio came as advertised in this series, combining for 14 points: Pastrnak: 1G, 3A Bergeron: 3G, 2A Marchand: 2G, 3A Those three have combined for 22 of the Bruins 57 goals in some fashion in the playoffs now, better than one-third of their total offense. A big reason for that, of course, has been Boston's power-play prowess. Boston went a stellar 7-for-15 in the series with the man-advantage. Carolina? Well, they were just 1-for-14 over the four games and were a paltry 5-for-52 in the playoffs. A power play operating at under 10 percent in the playoffs will only get you so far. And then there's Tuukka Rask . A shutout in Game 4 put the icing on the cake for Boston's No. 1. It was Tuukka Time all of the time. Rask faced 114 shots in the series and stop 109 of them. Five goals allowed in four games, a .956 save percentage. Unbeatable. The obituary for the Hurricanes will hold a story of not being able to find their stride in the series. They were thrown a lifeline prior to the game as Zdeno Chara was ruled out with an undisclosed injury , but it amounted to nothing tangible on the ice. Still, these 'Bunch of Jerks' deserve a whole heck of a lot of credit for what they've accomplished. Sure, they couldn't beat a playoff-hardened team like the Bruins, but for a young squad whose window is only opening, to knock out the defending Stanley Cup champs and to sweep the New York Islanders is a massive step in the right direction. Carolina is a good team that is only going to get better from this experience. They've found a coach that resonates in the room. They inspired their fanbase and, above all, have some solid talent on the ice. MORE: • Conference Finals schedule, TV info • PHT Conference Finals predictions Scott Billeck is a writer for Pro Hockey Talk on NBC Sports . Drop him a line at phtblog@nbcsports.com or follow him on Twitter @scottbilleck


By Jan Strupczewski BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European Union leaders will this week urge the G20 to help reform the World Trade Organization in order to preserve a rules-based system which is under threat from an escalating trade war between China and the United States. Leaders of the world's 20 biggest economies, including four EU countries, are due to meet in the Japanese city of Osaka on June 28-29, with tackling climate change and free and fair global trade topping the agenda. European Council President Donald Tusk and the head of the executive European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker have written to the EU's 28 leaders saying that they will push in Osaka to continue the WTO reform agreed by the G20 last year. "We should ... provide steer to this process by recognizing that a balanced reform should cover the three functions of the World Trade Organisation: monitoring, negotiating, and dispute settlement," the senior EU figures said in their letter. "It is our view that Leaders should refer to certain aspects such as the work on transparency and subsidies, e-commerce and the reinforcement of the dispute settlement function, as a matter of urgency, to ensure that the two-stage binding third-party adjudication system remains efficient," they added. China and the United States have already imposed tariffs of up to 25% on hundreds of billions of dollars of each other's goods in a trade war that has lasted nearly a year. Relations between Washington and Beijing have spiraled downward since talks collapsed in May, when the United States accused China of reneging on pledges to reform its economy. The U.S. and the EU are concerned about Chinese state subsidies which give Chinese exporters an unfair advantage and about the need to transfer technologies for companies that want to be active in China. But the EU is also worried that the United States has taken unilateral action against Beijing, instead of going through the WTO, which Washington believes is an organization working on outdated rules that do not address modern trade challenges. U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that a trade deal with Chinese President Xi Jinping was possible but he is prepared to impose U.S. tariffs on virtually all remaining Chinese imports if the sides continue to disagree. "International trade and investment are important engines of job creation, growth, development, productivity and innovation. We need to step up non-discriminatory collective efforts to de-escalate trade tensions by addressing their main root causes while acting within the rules-based order," the EU letter said. (Reporting by Jan Strupczewski; Editing by Alexander Smith)


From a Christmas in July party to a middle school makeover, there's plenty to enjoy in Baltimore this week. Read on for a rundown of ideas for how to fill your calendar. 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. Christmas in July Beach Party From the event description: Enjoy Christmas-themed cocktail specials, food, photos with Summer Santa and more. When: Friday, July 26, 4-11 p.m. Where: Sandlot, 1000 Wills St. Admission: $5 Click here for more details, and to get your tickets Baltimore's Birthday Bash From the event description: Join hundreds of neighbors as we celebrate Baltimore's 290th birthday. Enjoy open bars, light fare, birthday desserts and a dance party led by DJ Impulse. When: Friday, July 26, 7-10 p.m. Where: The Assembly Room, 316 Guilford Ave. Admission: $65 Click here for more details, and to get your tickets Middle School Makeover From the event description: Join us as we partner with the YMCA of Central Maryland to beautify the campus of Lakeland Elementary/Middle. We will be renovating nearly every part of the school. When: Saturday, July 27, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Lakeland Elementary and Middle School, 2921 Stranden Road Admission: Free Click here for more details, and to get your tickets Brunch Tour Baltimore: Black Women's Mental Health Matters From the event description: Join us for brunch, panel discussions on how to heal and thrive with mental illness, and healing activities in a safe space for black women. When: Saturday, July 27, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Impact Hub Baltimore, 10 E. North Ave. Admission: $40 Click here for more details, and to get your tickets Prioritizing Climate Action in 2020 and Beyond From the event description: In Baltimore city, the climate crisis is expected to cause extreme heat days, flooding, toxic air and polluted water. At this political strategy session, we'll dive into how climate change will change the city. When: Saturday, July 27, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Langston Hughes Community, Business & Resource Center, 5011 Arbutus Ave. Admission: Free Click here for more details, and to get your tickets This story was created automatically using local event data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


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A whole day celebrating the finger food that bites back: saucy, spicy, succulent chicken wings? Mark your calendar for July 29   we certainly have. Hoodline tracked down the top chicken wing spots in New York City, using Yelp data tossed with our own special sauce. So grab your bib and get your wet wipes ready. 1. Dan And John's Wings Topping the list is Dan and John's Wings . Located at 135 First Ave. (between St. Mark's Place and Ninth Street) in the East Village, the spot to score chicken wings and more is the highest-rated chicken wing spot in New York City, boasting 4.5 stars out of 328 reviews on Yelp. 2. BocBoc Chicken Delicious Elmhurst's BocBoc Chicken Delicious , located in the Queens Center shopping mall at 90-15 Queens Blvd., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the spot to score chicken wings and more four stars out of 87 reviews. 3. Turntable Chicken Jazz Over in Midtown, check out Turntable Chicken Jazz , which has earned four stars out of 1,920 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Korean-style fried chicken spot at 20 W. 33rd St. This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


There have been no recent updates on the Wizards' search for a new head of basketball operations, leading to speculation that Washington is waiting to make a run at current Nuggets president of basketball ops Tim Connelly. While Connelly's Nuggets are still alive in the playoffs, David Aldridge of The Athletic argues if Connelly is the Wizards' man, they should go after him now. As Aldridge points out, active postseason runs didn't stop the Timberwolves from hiring Gersson Rosas, or the Suns from naming Monty Williams their new head coach. It's not entirely clear if the Wizards are still targeting Connelly, but Aldridge hears from several sources that Denver's head of basketball ops would be "delighted" to run the Wizards. A previous report referred to the Wizards' open position as Connelly's "dream job." Connelly is still under contract with the Nuggets, but if the Wizards make an offer that significantly exceeds his current salary   which Aldridge says is "just north" of $2M per year   then he could go to Denver's ownership in good faith and ask for the opportunity to run his hometown team. So far, the Wizards have interviewed Danny Ferry, Tommy Sheppard, Troy Weaver and Rosas for the front-office vacancy, Aldridge confirms. As we wait to see what the Wizards do to replace Ernie Grunfeld, here's more from around the Southeast: The first priority for the Wizards' next head of basketball operations will be establishing a culture of accountability, according to Candace Buckner of The Washington Post , who provides a detailed account on how such a culture has been lacking in D.C. It has been a busy week of pre-draft workouts for the Hawks, who have brought in prospects such as Duke forward Javin DeLaurier , Kansas guard Quentin Grimes and Gonzaga guard Zach Norvell Jr. on Wednesday and Thursday, and plan to bring in several more on Friday. According to the team , the full list of prospects to work out during that three-day stretch also includes Phil Booth , Reggie Perry , Justin Simon , Max Strus , Lagerald Vick , Ahmed Hill , Skylar Mays , Markis McDuffie , Dylan Osetkowski , Tyler Cook , CJ Elleby , Terance Mann , Matt Mooney , Tanor Ngom, and Myles Powell . The Hornets' pre-draft workout schedule has also been full this week. Donta Hall (Alabama), Nick Perkins (Buffalo), Kerwin Roach Jr. (Texas), Kenny Williams (UNC), Ahmed Hill, and Markis McDuffie auditioned for the team on Wednesday . Shaqquan Aaron (USC), Kyle Alexander (Tennessee), Kavell Bigby-Williams (LSU), and Caleb Martin (Nevada) were among those who did so on Thursday . In his latest mailbag, Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer discusses Jeremy Lamb 's free-agent value, potential backup plans for the Hornets if Kemba Walker leaves, and much more.


Not only did Baltimore drop an embarrassing 14-2 decision to New York on Wednesday, but there was an all-too-public dugout altercation between struggling Orioles first baseman Chris Davis and manager Brandon Hyde during the game. Here's what the MASN cameras caught of the Chris Davis-Brandon Hyde interaction: Appears Hyde said something Davis didn't appreciate, then Davis had to be held back by hitting coach Don Long and Mark Trumbo. pic.twitter.com/4GTaePor2Y   Zachary Silver (@zachsilver) August 8, 2019 Orioles hitting coach Don Long and injured slugger Mark Trumbo had to restrain Davis, whom the O's then removed for a pinch-hitter. Hyde didn't want to go into detail about it afterward, telling Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com and other reporters that the team will "keep it in-house." He didn't seem overly concerned about the matter, though, chalking it up to frustrations boiling over during what has been an adverse season. Davis wasn't available for comment. A quick look around the rest of the American League… Second baseman Gleyber Torres was not in the lineup for the Yankees' latest win, but the club's not planning to put him on the injured list, per George A. King III of the New York Post . Although Torres exited the Yankees' victories Sunday and Tuesday because of core issues, tests on the 22-year-old didn't reveal anything serious, manager Aaron Boone said. Torres underwent an MRI for a sports hernia and other strains Wednesday, but no cause for his recent problems was discovered. Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman has collected two hits and 19 strikeouts in his last 47 at-bats, perhaps because he's dealing with knee and ankle issues. Chapman has been battling soreness in those spots, manager Bob Melvin revealed Wednesday (via Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle ). The superstar exited a game early with left ankle soreness on July 18, at which point he was slashing .279/.363/.522 on the season. Now, thanks to his ice-cold stretch, Chapman's hitting .252/.340/.504.


The weather report shows more warm temperatures are in store for Anaheim, due to last through Thursday, according to drone-powered weather forecasting service Saildrone . Today's high will be 88 degrees and Saturday's will be 90. There's no rain in the forecast for the coming week. Skies will be clear through Saturday and partly cloudy Sunday through Thursday. Winds will stay fairly calm through the week, with the highest speeds on Sunday at just 9 mph. This story was created automatically using Saildrone's local weather forecast data, then reviewed by an editor. We also incorporate historic weather data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


President Donald Trump signed the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act into law on Tuesday. The law will extend benefits to Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans who served aboard ships off the Vietnam coastline during the war and were exposed to the toxic chemical Agent Orange. Until recently, the Blue Water veterans were not eligible for the same disability benefits as those who served inside Vietnam itself. On June 17 the U.S. Senate unanimously passed the legislation , and on May 15 the Act was passed by the U.S. House . In January of 2019, the Federal Circuit overturned VA's interpretation of the Agent Orange Act of 1991 in the case of Procopio v. Wilkie, ruling that the "Republic of Vietnam" included Vietnam's territorial seas. While the court's ruling made some Blue Water Navy Vietnam veterans eligible for the presumption of service-connection for Agent Orange exposure, it did not define territorial seas. The new law defines Vietnam's offshore waters - which encompass the territorial seas - and ensure that the Blue Water Navy Vietnam veterans who were potentially exposed to Agent Orange during their service are eligible for a presumption of service-connection by VA for such exposure. View the full law below:


In quick succession, Ford and BMW both confirmed they are quitting the GTE Pro class of the FIA World Endurance Championship for 2019/20. But could their cars have a second lease of life in private hands? While Ford came to the end of a planned four-year cycle with its low-slung Ford GT, BMW's M8 GTE challenger has only competed in one full WEC season. That leaves the prospect of just six cars from Porsche, Ferrari and Aston Martin in WEC's GTE Pro class in 2019/20, with Corvette returning for the Le Mans 24 Hours. BMW's abrupt withdrawal in particular has raised eyebrows in the WEC paddock. "BMW were not in the paddock a long time, so it was a bit of a surprise," Porsche GT director Pascal Zurlinden told Motorsport.com. "Developing a car for just one season... you can discuss if it's right or wrong. "Ford was a great competitor. I think it was always transparent that they were leaving at the end of this year, so it's not a surprise." Read Also: Porsche: Ford, BMW exits made 2018/19 best season to win Ernest Knoors, boss of the MTEK squad that runs the M8 GTE, admitted the decision to call time on the programme so early did not come as a big shock. "We knew things were under review," he told Motorsport.com. "It wasn't completely unexpected but it's only definitive when the decision has been made. We have to accept it and move on. "It's a shame we can't continue to realise the potential of the car. Not just for us, but also for BMW. They've taken away an opportunity to deliver results. It's a missed opportunity." Knoors thinks it's "unlikely" we will continue to see the BMW M8 in the GTE Am class because of its higher running costs and complexity compared to popular customer platforms like the Porsche 911 RSR and Ferrari 488 GTE. "It's very unlikely [to run a private BMW]," he admitted. "We could do it because of our experience, but it's quite a complex car. It's not a car someone would go buy and race." #81 BMW Team MTEK BMW M8 GTE: Martin Tomczyk, Nicky Catsburg, Philipp Eng, Antonio Felix da Costa, Jesse Krohn Photo by: Marc Fleury Ford is in a similar boat with its limited-production GT. The lack of available chassis and spare parts drives up the cost, while the car is more difficult to operate. American Ford dealer Ben Keating is the first to get his hands on a private GT for the Le Mans 24 Hours, which is run with support from its factory outfit next door. "I've got three Ford dealerships, no Porsche and no Ferrari, so my heart is with the Ford," said Keating, who is sharing driving duties with his regular IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship co-pilots, Jeroen Bleekemolen and Felipe Fraga. "It's definitely more difficult to run a Ford than the others, but it's been really good so far. We are all working very well together and that doesn't always happen. "Last year I was in the Ferrari [run jointly by Keating and Risi Competizione] and when you get enough Ferrari teams, they don't always work together very well." Keating, whose family has a deep-rooted Ford connection, admits running the GT instead of a cheaper Porsche or a Ferrari is a passion project rather than a rational business decision. "My grandfather was a Ford dealer, four of his five kids became Ford dealers and my first dealership was a Ford dealership and I grew up in that," he said. "Ford has a deep history at this race. To be here in a Ford is a big deal, but to be the first Ford privateer ever is special. "We're in uncharted territory. It's a proper highly developed race car, which just means it is complicated. Because it is so low-production, all the parts are expensive and because it's so well developed you've got to have the experts here to help make sure everything is running right. "It's mostly been us asking them questions and them being willing to answer them." #85 Keating Motorsports Ford GT: Ben Keating, Jeroen Bleekemolen, Felipe Fraga Photo by: Marc Fleury Keating is hoping his privateer effort will open the door for more private entrants to choose the Ford GT. but is waiting for the Blue Oval to define how much support it could give customers without being on site with its own factory team. "It's a sexy car, it's a great car, but it is expensive to run," he said. "I believe it would take quite a bit of support from Ford and if they're not going to be out here running their Pro cars, I really don't know what the running costs would be without [Ford being here]. "I assume we would probably need an engine support guy for example. I don't know if that's something I have to pay for or they would pay for it. "I know they want to see customer cars out here, but if someone like me is crazy enough to do it, I think it will be even more difficult if they're not here. "Whether it is real or just perceived, doesn't matter. The fact is that I have real concerns about Balance of Performance if the manufacturer doesn't have the Pro cars here. I can't justify spending the money to run here if I'm not going to be treated fairly on BoP. "I'm not saying that's the case, but it's in the back of my head enough that it still gives me pause." #85 Keating Motorsports Ford GT: Ben Keating, Jeroen Bleekemolen, Felipe Fraga Photo by: Marc Fleury Ford Performance Motorsports director Mark Rushbrook has revealed there is plenty of interest from potential customers to one of its Ford GTs and expects to make a decision "within the next two months" on the car's private future. "We continue to look at the best options whether it be in IMSA or WEC, with the right team," said Rushbrook. "I like what Ben Keating is doing. "We're comfortable enough with those guys that we know or expect that this is going to work well. We're looking to establish similar relationships in the future." Rushbrook confirmed Ford is prepared to support multiple customers and has downplayed fears that the economics at play will drive private entrants towards Porsche or Ferrari. "I think the car sells itself because it is so unique," he said. "We've had no lack of interest in the car. There are so many people that want to race it. "We just want to make sure the team and the car are successful. The technical support is very similar [to Keating at Le Mans]. It's an open book sharing of the setup of the car, the chassis and the aero map. Everything that's required to go around the track fast." Ford works driver Andy Priaulx also says he hopes that privateers can carry the torch of the Multimatic and Ganassi-run works teams. "It would be lovely to see that car out there, because it's such a beautiful car," said the three-time WTCC champion. "Even in the Pro class it still has possibilities the next one or two seasons to win. "Multimatic and all the engineers there are absolute world-class; there's so much potential." #67 Ford Chip Ganassi Racing Ford GT: Andy Priaulx, Harry Tincknell, Jonathan Bomarito Photo by: Paul Foster


Visiting Fairway Bend, or just looking to better appreciate what it has to offer? Get to know this Fort Worth neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a bagel shop to a well-loved restaurant that specializes in sushi and ramen. Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Fairway Bend, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results. 1. Boopa's Bagel Deli Topping the list is deli Boopa's Bagel Deli , which makes bagels, kolaches and more. Located at 6513 N. Beach St., it's one of the highest-rated businesses in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 248 reviews on Yelp. In addition to a vast assortment of sweet and savory bagel flavors on its menu , Booba's Bagel Deli offers a variety of lunch and breakfast sandwiches, as well as Boopalaches, muffins and mini cinnamon rolls. 2. Los Molcajetes Mexican Restaurant Next up is Mexican joint Los Molcajetes Mexican Restaurant , situated at 4320 Western Center Blvd. With four stars out of 412 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. Popular menu items to try include the chicken mole enchiladas, beef fajita quesadillas, tacos al carbon and queso fundido with Mexican chorizo. 3. Wild Sushi & Ramen Sushi bar Wild Sushi & Ramen , which primarily serves ramen and sushi, is another prime choice. Yelpers give the dining establishment, located at 4386 Western Center Blvd., four stars out of 318 reviews. This locally owned neighborhood sushi restaurant features more than 50 different sushi rolls on its expansive menu. Soup options include spicy miso with grilled pork, red curry ramen with pork belly and tonktsu noodles. This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


What the hell is this official doing? With just seconds remaining in Double Overtime of Game 3 between the Blazers and Nuggets, Damian Lillard and Jamal Murray took part in a rare late jump ball to determine possession. Upon first look, Dame won the jump ball, but the replay shows the toss was clearly leaning towards Portland. ???????? pic.twitter.com/Gbhu8NJRXJ   Rob Perez (@WorldWideWob) May 4, 2019 Thankfully, this did not decide the game, as Lillard missed a three-pointer which would've won the game in Double OT. The Nuggets, however, have every right to be upset as they were robbed of the final possession. Refs have gotten unfairly called out at times this postseason, with player-official relations reaching an all-time low. This won't help matters. Related Slideshow: Best of the 2019 NBA Playoffs (provided by imagn)


The Baltimore Ravens have largely been a successful team throughout their history with one of the more respected coaches and owners in the league. Yet, it could be Baltimore, the city itself, potentially scaring free agents away from the team. The Ravens were one of three teams in the running for free agent defensive tackle Gerald McCoy late this offseason. However, McCoy turned down more guaranteed money from Baltimore to sign with the Carolina Panthers , who finished third in the NFC South last year at 7-9. The Ravens, meanwhile, finished 10-6 and made the playoffs in 2018. According to a tweet from NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, McCoy liked the Ravens and Browns as teams but was less sure about the cities themselves. One thing that became clear in this process: Gerald McCoy wanted to stay in the South, where it's familiar, rather than Baltimore or Cleveland. Loved both teams, wasn't sure about both cities. That and the chance to play against his former team twice… - Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) June 3, 2019 While McCoy could have been concerned about the change in weather, the school system or public transportation options, a town's crime rate is likely near the top of his list. It's hard to blame McCoy if that was his line of thinking when making the decision. Regardless of the statistics themselves (though Baltimore has the 17th-highest violent crime rate per 100,000 people in the country ), the city has earned a reputation as being dangerous. Look no further than kicker/punter Kaare Vedvik being assaulted last year during training camp for a real-world example. Plenty of Ravens fans themselves have posted on social media about not wanting to go downtown for a game because of the city's crime rate. With a bad image and the statistics to back it up, Baltimore just isn't a terribly attractive city for many. In the world of the NFL, where small differences in contract offers can be the deciding factor on where a free agent lands, the location of the team itself plays an important role. Running back Willis McGahee once bashed Buffalo because of their lackluster nightlife upon coming to Baltimore. "It doesn't feel like it's been five years since college," a 26-year old McGahee said to the Baltimore Sun at the time . "Coming from Miami, I was used to partying, going out, just having something to do every night. Restaurants, whatever. Going to Buffalo, it was like hitting a brick wall. Like, `Damn!' Can't go out, can't do nothing. There's an Applebee's, a TGI Friday's, and they just got a Dave & Busters. They got that, and I'm like, `What the?' And, you know, the women …" In the case of McCoy, the Ravens were offering nearly double the guaranteed money the Panthers gave him. McCoy had also stated his new team would have to be a contender. "I want to win," said McCoy to ESPN's Josina Anderson . "I'm not worried about where I'm living. Wherever I got to go to win. … Everybody's open." Combine winning and more money together and it seemed like Baltimore should have had McCoy locked up. However, the city itself and the chance to play his former team twice a year with the Panthers was apparently enough to sway McCoy to Carolina. Regardless of just how much Baltimore's crime rate played on McCoy's decision to sign elsewhere, it might just be an ever-increasing mark against the Ravens. MORE: LeBron says Warriors part owner should be held accountable for shoving Kyle Lowry Cowboys News: Michael Gallup leg injury dampens final OTA session Warriors Fan Who Pushed Kyle Lowry Should Face Lifetime Ban From NBA [UPDATE] Packers working on better vision from second-year LB Oren Burks Raiders LB Vontaze Burfict impressing coaches, young players at OTAs


. @TheRealZSmith went all in on #NationalCheeseDay #GoPackGo pic.twitter.com/5i9j8lQUNk - Green Bay Packers (@packers) June 4, 2019 New Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Za'Darius Smith is fully embracing his new home in America's Dairyland. See the picture above. At OTAs Tuesday, Smith rocked a cheese-themed visor on his helmet in honor of National Cheese Day. Dangerously cheesy. Smith won't be able to wear the yellow-tinted visor during actual games, but it's still a cool look for the summer. The Packers signed Smith to a four-year, $66 million deal in March. Coming off a career year, he'll be the focal point of Mike Pettine's pass-rushing attack in 2019 and beyond. MORE: WATCH: Did Nike just reveal Kevin Durant's free agency destination? Did Nike accidentally reveal that Kevin Durant is staying with the Warriors? Return of NASCAR: Packers planning ways to get 4 OLBs on the field together Lakers will 'probably have to include' Lonzo Ball in an Anthony Davis trade Kyrie Irving is giving the Nets 'every indication' he'll sign with BRK


Wide receiver D.K. Metcalf stood out from the crowd even before he was drafted, thanks to his eye-popping workout footage and his measurables at the Scouting Combine. And then he came to camp and his quarterback declared he had "Hall of Fame" potential. That's a lot for any player, much less a rookie who wasn't even drafted in the first round. But for all the hype, Metcalf is trying to stay grounded. "I always expect highly of myself. . . . I'm always going to shoot for the stars," he said, via Adam Jude of the Seattle Times . "You know, I was a nobody at one point in my life , so I've just got to keep that same mentality." That's not exactly true, as he was a standout in college, and the son of a seven-year NFL offensive lineman (Terrence Metcalf, who played for the Bears). But he has the benefit of his extraordinary physical gifts (his 4.33-second 40, at 6-4 and 229 pounds), and a relative void at his position in Seattle. He's made plays in camp, and the Seahawks are counting on him continuing. If he does, his days as a nobody will quickly fade from memory.


The Kansas City Chiefs' documentary series, "The Franchise," is back after an episode No. 5 that recapped everything we'd seen thus far. In episode No. 6 the team is taking flight ahead of the start of the 2019 season. There were some very cool moments captured during this episode, but none of them were more meaningful than the speech given in front of the players and staff by Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt. It came ahead of the opening of training camp, and after listening to it, I wanted to strap up the pads and helmet myself. "I've been in my role for about 12 and a half years," Hunt began. "I'll tell ya, I've never seen the excitement about a Chiefs season like I am seeing right now. The Chiefs Kingdom, our fanbase, is fired up. And they should be because we've got a special year in front of us." It feels like Hunt really embodied Chiefs Kingdom during this speech, because you could tell that he's just as fired up for the 2019 season as he claims the fans are. "I'm going to spend a little time talking to you today about what it means to be a Chief, what our goals are and how you guys can be successful," Hunt continued. "We all know you can take short cuts and sometimes you take short cuts and you'll have some short term success. But if you want to win on a consistent basis, you need to do it with character. That starts with respecting everybody in this room and also everybody who came before you, who really set the tone for what it means to be a Chief." A callback to those that came before them is never a bad thing. There have been plenty of great players to walk through the doors and become a member of the Chiefs, but seldom have they seen the type of team success that the franchise is aiming for in 2019. "In terms of our goals, it's pretty simple," Hunt said. "It starts with winning the AFC championship. We were inches from getting that done last year. The first time we had hosted the AFC championship game at Arrowhead Stadium, and those of you who were on the team know how that turned out. But this team can get back there and when we do we're going to win that trophy. That trophy has my dad's name on it, it's something that is very important to the organization. Once we do that, then we're going to go to Miami and win the Lombardi trophy, and anything less is not going to be a success." This is the point of the speech where the tone is set and the expectations had been laid out. It's not just a simple, "I want you to win the Super Bowl." Hunt evoked his fathers name being on the AFC title trophy and how important that is to him and the franchise. He says with complete confidence that they're bringing that trophy home and then going to take the Lombardi trophy after that. That's some powerful stuff from ownership right there. The focus and intensity on the faces of the players in the room, you can tell that everyone means business. "In terms of how to do it," Hunt added. "You need to listen to your head coach and his coaching staff. You have one of the greatest head coaches in the history of the National Football League in Andy Reid. Andy and his staff know what they're doing and if you guys will just listen to them and work hard, you're going to be successful." The complete faith that Hunt has in Andy Reid and the coaching staff they've assembled this year is truly special. Not many franchises can say that about their respective owners and head coaches. It's excruciating to wait to see everyone in action, and thankfully we don't have to wait too long. In the meantime, be sure to watch the full episode of "The Franchise" at the top of the page. MORE: A furious Chris Davis had to be held back from Orioles manager Brandon Hyde Where did Jakobi Meyers come from? 6 quick takeaways from Packers' joint practices with Texans Roundup: Bella Hadid and The Weeknd Appear to Split Again, Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame Class Deadline passes as Elliott loses accrued season, fines reach $500K


PHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia Eagles rested Carson Wentz only to lose his backup. Nate Sudfeld broke his left wrist on a late hit in the second quarter of Philadelphia's 27-10 loss to the Tennessee Titans on Thursday night. Sudfeld is scheduled for surgery Friday morning, but Eagles coach Doug Pederson said the injury is not season ending and the team doesn't plan to add another quarterback. ''After surgery, I'll have a better update,'' Pederson. ''Right now we're comfortable with (backups) we have.'' Tennessee's Ryan Tannehill tossed a pair of touchdown passes in his first game with his new team in his role as Marcus Mariota's backup, and third-string quarterback Logan Woodside also threw two TD passes. ''It was a lot of fun to compete against another team,'' Tannehill said. ''We've been working hard since the spring and to have an opportunity to play for real was a lot of fun.'' Sudfeld fell backward after a personal foul by Isaiah Mack and immediately went to the sideline. He was wearing an air cast on the cart ride to the locker room. Sudfeld threw a 75-yard touchdown pass to Marken Michel and finished 10 of 18 for 177 yards. He's replacing Nick Foles, the 2018 Super Bowl MVP who signed a four-year, $88 million contract with Jacksonville in free agency. Cody Kessler, 2-10 as a starter in three seasons with the Browns and Jaguars, replaced Sudfeld and took a late hit from Nigel Harris on his first play. He was 3 of 6 for 12 yards. Rookie Clayton Thorson was 2 of 9 and threw an interception. ''I've known Nate for a while so it's tough to see that, but it's part of it,'' Kessler said. ''I'm going to be ready to go and step in there.'' Mariota played one series, completing 4 of 8 for 24 yards. Tannehill was 12 of 16 for 130 yards. Woodside was 15 of 20 for 138 yards. ''It was awesome to get out there,'' Woodside said. ''I felt comfortable, a little nerves at first and settled down after that.'' Tannehill is adjusting to a backup role for the first time in his eight-year career. He started every game he was healthy to play - a total of 88 - with the Dolphins and didn't miss a game from 2012-15. Tannehill had a 1-yard TD pass to MyCole Pruitt and a 23-yarder to Anthony Firkser. Woodside hit Cody Hollister on a 25-yard score and Tanner McEvoy on a 17-yard scoring strike. ''Our quarterback room is pretty special,'' Mariota said. ''Logan and Ryan both have been a tremendous support and I think for us it's just competition. I like the atmosphere, I like the culture of the quarterback room.'' THE ROOKIES Eagles first-round pick Andre Dillard started at left tackle with Jason Peters resting along with others. Running back Miles Sanders, the second-round pick, carried only three times for 3 yards. ''It was crazy,'' Sanders said. ''It's everything I've been dreaming about. With a place like this, the fan base is crazy. Coming from Penn State, I felt that same vibe.'' Tennessee's first two draft picks didn't play. CLOSE-UP VIEW Titans new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith got his first chance to call plays in a game at any level. He was planning to sit upstairs in the coach's box but ended up on the sideline because of issues with headsets. Smith was promoted from tight ends coach to coordinator when Matt LaFleur took the head coaching job with Green Bay. JV SQUAD Running back Jordan Howard and defensive tackle Malik Jackson were the only projected starters to play for the Eagles along with Dallas Goedert, who will see plenty of action as the second tight end. BOOTED Eagles kicker Jake Elliott nailed a 53-yard field goal but hit the right upright on a 40-yarder on the final play of the first half. FAMILY MATTERS Titans running back Dalyn Dawkins had 35 yards rushing on 10 carries. He's the nephew of Eagles legend and Pro Football Hall of Fame safety Brian Dawkins. INJURIES Titans: LB Riley Bullough (elbow). Eagles: DT Hassan Ridgeway (concussion evaluation), DE Daeshon Hall (shoulder) and WR Charles Johnson (foot). NEXT UP Titans: host New England on August 17. Eagles: at Jacksonville next Thursday night. --- For more NFL coverage: http://www.pro32.ap.org and http://www.twitter.com/AP-NFL


Observations of Vesak, or Buddha Day, from several countries across Asia Buddhist nuns pray during a ceremony at the Tam Chuc Pagoda in Ha Nam province, Vietnam, on May 13, 2019, ahead of Vesak celebrations. An aerial photograph shows a giant Buddha statue under construction at the Khai Nguyen Pagoda in Son Tay, on the outskirts of Hanoi, Vietnam, on May 18, 2019, the eve of Vesak. Buddhists carry candles in a long-exposure photo as they pray during Vesak at a temple in Chonburi province, Thailand, on May 18, 2019. A Buddhist monk sits by the lake at the Tam Chuc Pagoda in Ha Nam province, Vietnam, on May 13, 2019. Buddhist devotees pour water on the Maha-Bodhi Tree at the Shwedagon Pagoda during Buddha's birthday in Yangon, Myanmar, on May 18, 2019. Buddhist devotees visit the Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon, Myanmar, on May 18, 2019, during Buddha's birthday. Buddhist devotees unfurl a 25-year-old, 196-foot-long sacred thangka during Vesak, or Buddha Day, festival celebrations at the Enlightened Heart Tibetan Buddhist Temple in Ipoh, outside Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on May 19, 2019. Buddhist priests wearing traditional costumes perform rituals along with other devotees during the Buddha Day festival in Ipoh, outside Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on May 19, 2019. A Buddhist devotee carries a prayer lamp during Buddha Day festival celebrations at the Enlightened Heart Tibetan Buddhist Temple near Kuala Lumpur on May 19, 2019. Monks wearing straw hats and holding alms bowls walk toward Lingyin Temple in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, on May 12, 2019. Monks received alms from believers and tourists along the street in Hangzhou during Buddha's-birthday celebrations. Fire burns a Buddha statue during a ceremony on Vesak in Mojokerto, East Java province, Indonesia, on May 19, 2019. An ardent devotee prays at a temple on Buddha's birthday in Petaling Jaya, outside Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on May 19, 2019. Buddhist monks prepare at the Mendut temple during celebrations for Vesak in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia, on May 18, 2019. Buddhist followers pray at the Borobudur Temple during celebrations of Vesak in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia, on May 19, 2019. Buddhist devotees release lanterns into the air as a symbol of peace to honor Buddha's birthday at Borobudur Temple in Magelang, Central Java, on May 19, 2019. A Buddhist monk prays during a ceremony for Vesak at the Borobudur Temple in Magelang, Indonesia, on May 18, 2019. Buddhist devotees worship at the Kelaniya Temple on Vesak in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on May 18, 2019. A Buddhist monk sits near the Boudhanath stupa while waiting for alms on the birth anniversary of Buddha in Kathmandu, Nepal, on May 18, 2019. Cambodian Buddhist monks carry an urn, which allegedly contains the remains of one of Buddha's bones, during the Visak Bochea Buddhist celebration at a pagoda in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on May 18, 2019. A Buddhist devotee offers prayers at the Swayambhunath stupa during a festival to commemorate the birth anniversary of the Buddha in Kathmandu on May 18, 2019.


A little over a month ago, I wrote an in-depth piece detailing the strengths and weaknesses of Green Bay Packers rookie edge rusher Rashan Gary. Near the end of the article, I alluded to scheming around his weaknesses in order to maximize his early-career impact, but I didn't go into much depth about what I meant by that. Previously, I touched on Gary's two primary weaknesses: limited flexibility and underdeveloped hand usage. I talked about his struggles with turning tight corners on offensive tackles. I talked about his technical shortcomings and how they compounded his outside rush struggles. I also pointed to speed and power as the primary strengths of Gary's game and showed some of examples of him translating those physical gifts to production on the field. In this follow-up article, I want to elaborate on the idea I introduced earlier about scheming around Gary's weaknesses. Because Gary isn't particularly diverse or deliberate with his hand usage as a pass rusher, he'll likely be more dependent on play design and alignment for early-career production than more technically skilled pass rushers would be at the same developmental stage. After watching the film to identify Gary's strengths and weaknesses, I came up with three ways to maximize his skill set: 1. Let him rush from the interior on obvious passing downs A great way to mitigate his lack of bend would be to rush him from the interior. At 6-4, 277 pounds, Gary has the size to line up as a 3-technique defensive tackle on a situational basis. Rushing from a more linear angle in the B-gap could allow him to find more early success as a pass rusher. I believe Gary could thrive in a Michael Bennett-type role as an early-down defensive end who kicks inside to defensive tackle on obvious passing downs. He's shown that he can set a firm edge and hold up in run defense as a defensive end. If used as a situational interior pass rusher, his quickness and length (34 1/8″ arms) could be a major problem for interior offensive linemen. 2. Widen him out as an edge rusher With 4.58 speed, Gary's viability as an edge rusher extends all the way out to 9-technique alignments. He may not have the bend to consistently turn a tight corner around an offensive tackle, but with additional room to build up his speed and momentum, the Packers can really weaponize his speed-to-power threat. 3. Use him as a looper on twists and stunts The Packers can manufacture holes in the offensive line by creating confusion up front with disguised blitzes and looping defenders. With his superior combination of speed and quickness, Gary could easily take advantage of offensive linemen who are struggling to identify where pressure is coming from. MORE: Most bizarre and incredible catches by fishermen in past decade Report: New Orleans likely to trade Anthony Davis to Celtics Where does Jermaine Kearse fit with the Lions? These five upcoming NBA free agents hurt themselves in the playoffs Packers could have 6 or more new starters on defense in Week 1


Supercars, the TCR Australia promoters and Mountain Motor Sports have been named as the three finalists for a fifth event at Bathurst. Six parties submitted bids as part of a recent Expressions of Interests process by the council, which is looking to add a fifth event alongside the Bathurst 12 Hour, Bathurst 6 Hour, Bathurst 1000 and Challenge Bathurst. Supercars, Australian Racing Group and Mountain Motor Sports have now been confirmed as being the final three in the running, which means Ontic Sports, 24 Hours of Lemons and international promoter Creventic will all miss out. understands that Supercars is targeting a Goodwood Festival of Speed style event should it be the winning bidder, while Mountain Motor Sports would likely run a tarmac rally event. ARG, which promotes TCR Australia, has teamed up with the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport for its bid, which is likely to be built around TCR, with a WTCR round at Bathurst the ultimate goal. "Council will now seek additional information from each of the shortlisted parties to further assess the suitability of their submission and is unable to comment further until this process is complete," read a statement from Bathurst mayor Graeme Hanger.


Have you ever made a loss on a share? By a loss, I don't mean volatility, or set-backs that cause a share price to go down, temporarily; I mean a permanent, irrecoverable loss of invested capital due to the underlying performance of the business represented by the share   have you ever made a loss like that? I have. Warren Buffett is different Warren Buffett doesn't make losses like that, though. He said in his 2002 letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders that he expects every commitment he makes in shares to work out well. That's a heck of a statement, but he backs it up with a record that proves that just about all of his share investments do work out well. In that 2002 shareholder letter, he tells us how he makes every share investment a winner. So, if we want to strive to never again permanently lose money on shares, and increase the chances of making money on shares, we may follow what shapes up as a five-point selection procedure. Do the work Buffett's selection procedure might be, to an extent, fail-safe, but be warned that it also involves a lot of work and some subjective judgement. So, it's not a get-rich-quick plan or a how-to-make-money-from-shares-without-really-trying plan. However, if we are serious about our stock market investing and committed to continuous 'professional' development as investors, Buffett's five-point share selection procedure provides a stout framework and distils success in investing to its essence. This is what we must do: Scan hundreds of shares to look for those with: 1) Conservatively financed businesses. Here we must examine the ratio of debt to equity and make a judgement about whether the balance is right to enable the business to thrive without carrying excessive downside risk due to over-gearing. 2) Strong competitive strength. Some lines of business, or sectors, enjoy better characteristics than others. Some businesses within the same sector as another business calve out a profitable niche or position themselves with economic advantage over their rivals   we must find them. 3) Run by able and honest people. We must do whatever we can to verify the integrity and past performance of the key executives and managers running the firm. Then, 4) Make a price-to-value calculation. Good businesses can make poor investments if we over-pay. Buffett never lost sight of his deep-value grounding in the hands of Benjamin Graham. A large part of Buffett's investing success boils down to searching for miss-priced value. However, Buffett adapted Graham's teaching over the years. He no longer appears to look for cheap firms whatever the quality. These days, he looks for quality outfits selling at a fair price   a price that makes sense of an investment   because great businesses rarely, if ever, sell cheap. So should we. 5) Select the very few remaining that have attractive risk to reward ratios. We need more upside potential than there is downside risk   a lot more. If things can go wrong, they probably will, so find businesses with very few things that seem likely to go wrong and with a clear path to growth. Number 5 strikes me as the crux of the five-point selection procedure and the point perhaps requiring the most thought and subjective judgement. Warren Buffett's investing success is extraordinary, and it's very useful when he sets out the methodology he used to achieve it. Another useful resource is a special Motley Fool wealth report that discusses Ten Steps To Making A Million In The Market . This useful paper is available free of charge and without obligation for a short time longer. It's the perfect companion to Warren Buffett's five-point share selection procedure. To download a copy, click here.


Well, that settles that. After it was reported that Brenton Cox mutually parted ways with/ was dismissed by Georgia , speculation surfaced that Georgia Tech was a potential, or perhaps even likely, landing spot for the true sophomore; additional speculation then removed the Yellow Jackets as a possibility . In the end, as it turns out, the linebacker won't even be leaving the SEC East as Florida announced early Friday afternoon that Cox has been added to the Gators' roster. #Gators have added LB Brenton Cox Jr., a 6-foot-4, 247-pound linebacker who played his freshman season at Georgia in 2018, to their roster: https://t.co/6uonhTfCey   Scott Carter (@GatorsScott) August 9, 2019 It's expected that Cox will have to sit out the 2019 season, although the player's new football program hasn't yet confirmed his status for the coming season. If that's the case, Cox would then have three years of eligibility he could use beginning with the 2020 season. A five-star member of UGA's 2018 recruiting class, Cox was rated as the No. 2 strongside defensive end in the country; the No. 5 player at any position in the state of Georgia; and the No. 23 recruit overall on 247Sports.com 's composite board. Only one defensive signee in the Bulldogs' class that year , cornerback Tyson Campbell , was rated higher than Cox. As a true freshman, Cox played in 13 games and was credited with 20 tackles. In April of this year, Cox was arrested on marijuana possession charges , which were expected to lead to a one-game suspension according to mandated university policy.


Forget the Humvee. This one's the real deal. All-wheel, four-wheel, or rear-wheel steering   whatever way you want to call it, isn't really a new technology. There has been quite a number of vehicles in the past few decades with this type of steering system, which improves both handling, maneuverability, and stability in both high-speed and low-speed drives. These days, however, only a few cars have this intact and all of them are luxury names. Well, except this one, the Arquus Scarabee. This military behemoth is made by Arquus Defense, formerly known as the Renault Trucks Defense, but has since adopted the new name after the Volvo Group acquired the company in 2018. The Scarabee's selling point isn't its similarity with the U.S. Humvee, nor is it about its adaptive suspension and payload capacity of around 4,000 pounds. It's about its four-wheel steering system which allows the "beetle" go sideways (when needed) or in any way the driver sees fit. that's because the Scarabee's wheels can turn independently from each other. Even better, just like your Audis and Subarus , the Scarabee is all-wheel drive as well, which means power is sent to all of the individually-steering wheels. Speaking of power, the Arquus Scarabee is propelled by a 300-horsepower (224-kiloWatt) diesel engine and a 103-horsepower (77-kiloWatt) electric motor, both rear-mounted. The hybrid system works as a boost to the military vehicle, which is needed since it weighs 6.6 tons (5,987 kilograms). Aside from its four-wheel steering and hybrid system, the Arquus Scarabee is designed to be air-dropped, which makes it a formidable choice for an official military vehicle. In fact, according to Popular Science , the Scarabee is a candidate to replace France's army fleet of 725 light-armored vehicles by 2025.


From Aldi to Volkswagen, we profile the biggest German companies on the planet. Multinational Teutonic titans The pride of Europe's largest economy, the biggest and most successful German enterprises turn over billions of dollars a year and have massive international reach. From retail juggernauts and financial services giants to automotive behemoths, we profile the 30 Teutonic powerhouses that are the envy of the world. Click ahead to see them. Henkel, annual revenue: $22.2 billion Founded by merchant Fritz Henkel in Aachen in 1876, chemical and consumer goods firm Henkel is famed for its much-loved go-to brands, which include household names Persil, Loctite and Schwarzkopf. Like many long-established German companies, the firm has a checkered history, having used slave labor during World War II, but has since made amends and compensated victims. Now based in Düsseldorf, Henkel has 53,700 employees, 85% of whom work overseas. MediaMarktSaturn Retail Group, annual revenue: $23.9 billion MediaMarktSaturn Retail Group is Europe's No. 1 consumer electrics retailer with 1,022 locations in 14 countries across the continent. The company, which started out in 1961 with one store on Cologne's Hansaring but is now headquartered in the Bavarian city of Ingolstadt, operates brands including Media Markt, Saturn and iBood, and employs 62,000 staff. Heraeus, annual revenue: $24.3 billion This immense family-owned technology group was founded in 1851 and specializes in precious and rare earth metals, medical tech, sensors, quartz glass, and more, supplying the steel, health care, telecoms, automotive and chemical industries in 40 nations. Based in Hanau, the conglomerate has 100 companies under its wing and 13,000 employees. Heraeus is particularly renowned for its gold production and state-of-the-art lab and hospital equipment. Adidas, annual revenue: $24.5 billion The second-biggest sportswear company in the world after Nike, Adidas is a German icon. Established in 1924 by Adolf Dassler in his mother's laundry room in Herzogenaurach, the company, which was then called Dassler, was selling 200,000 pairs of shoes a year by the 1940s. In 1947, Adolf Dassler renamed the business Adidas after falling out with his brother Rudolf, who went on to found rival company Puma. Today, Adidas employs more than 57,000 people and produces over 900 million products. Aldi Nord, annual revenue: $26.1 billion Discount retailer Aldi Nord also came about due to a brotherly dispute. Siblings Theo and Karl Albrecht expanded the family company founded by their mother in Essen in 1913. In 1960, the brothers split the chain into Aldi Nord and Süd after disagreeing over whether they should sell cigarettes. Theo's Aldi Nord, which opted to stock tobacco, now operates stores in Northern Germany, France, Spain, Denmark, Poland, Portugal, Belgium and Luxembourg, and owns U.S. chain Trader Joe's. Related : Discover other family feuds which spawned two successful companies Hochtief, annual revenue: $26.7 billion Germany's leading construction company, Hochtief is a major player in the U.S., as well as scores of other countries. Founded in 1874, the company built Germany's first nuclear plant and was instrumental in the Bauhaus movement, though its history is tainted by its use of slave labor in the Nazi era and involvement in the construction of the Führerbunker and other headquarters used by Hitler. Revived after the war, the company's triumphs include Istanbul's Bosphorus Bridge and the Commerzbank Tower in Frankfurt. SAP SE, annual revenue: $27.6 billion SAP SE was established in Weinheim in 1972 by five former IBM employees and has grown to become Germany's largest software company. Now based in Walldorf, the tech company, which focuses on enterprise software and is investing heavily in IoT and cloud computing, has offices in more than 130 countries and supplies hundreds of thousands of corporations around the world. Deutsche Bank, annual revenue: $28.2 billion One of the world's largest financial services companies, Deutsche Bank was founded in Berlin in 1870 and supported emblematic Teutonic companies such as Bayer, Krupp and Daimler in their early days. Like other German firms that existed in the 1930s and 1940s, the bank collaborated with the Nazi regime, and has since apologized for its involvement and issued compensation to victims. Today, the organization operates in 58 countries and has 91,700 staff in total. E.ON, annual revenue: $33.8 billion E.ON was created in 2000 following the merger of VEBA and VIAG, two state-owned energy companies that started out in the 1920s. Now one of the largest electric utility companies in the world, E.ON, which is headquartered in Essen, has bought a number of major power companies including the U.K.'s Powergen and Swedish firm Sydkraft, and has millions of customers in over 30 nations. Fresenius, annual revenue: $37.4 billion Founded in 1912 by pharmacist Eduard Fresenius, health-care colossus Fresenius runs hospitals in Germany and Spain, and provides health-care services to clients in over 100 countries with a particular emphasis on kidney dialysis. The company is based in Bad Homburg vor der Höhe and has a total of 275,000 employees worldwide. Lufthansa, annual revenue: $39.9 billion As well as being Germany's largest airline, Lufthansa is the biggest carrier in Europe. Established in 1926 and re-founded in 1953, the airline offered the first international flights in 1956. Together with its many subsidiaries, which include Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings and Swiss, Lufthansa has a fleet of over 700 aircraft, 135,000 employees and carries an impressive 130 million passengers a year. Metro Group, annual revenue: $40.7 billion Wholesale/cash and carry leviathan Metro Group was founded in 1964 and has grown to become one of the world's largest warehouse retailers. Based in Düsseldorf, the group has two main sales divisions, Metro and Makro Cash & Carry and hypermarket chain Real, and operates in Europe, Africa and Asia. ZF Group, annual revenue: $41.2 billion Established in 1915 to make gears for Zeppelin airships, ZF Group is now one of the world's leading auto parts manufacturers. The company is best-known for its driveline and chassis technology, not to mention its axle systems, and has a presence in 40 countries spanning six continents. Headquartered in Friedrichshafen, ZF Group employs a total of 146,148 people worldwide. Bayer, annual revenue: $44.3 billion One of the largest pharmaceutical companies on the planet, Bayer was founded in Barmen in 1863 as a dye factory. The firm trademarked Heroin in 1898, brought the world Aspirin, which it launched in 1899, and sold the first widely used antibiotic. Bayer's parent company used slave labor during World War II, which Bayer apologized for in 1995. Last year, the firm acquired controversial U.S. agrochemical business Monsanto. Bayer's many brands include Berocca, Claritin, Dr. Scholl's, Levitra and Roundup. Thyssenkrupp, annual revenue: $47.7 billion From one of the planet's largest pharmaceutical firms to one of its biggest steel producers, thyssenkrupp was formed in 1999 following the merger of Thyssen AG and Krupp. It was established in 1811, has a bewildering 670 subsidiaries worldwide and a workforce of 161,000. The company also makes industrial machinery and builds elevators, ships and high-speed trains, and is headquartered in Essen and Duisburg. Deutsche Bahn, annual revenue: $49.1 billion Deutsche Bahn is the second-biggest transport company in the world and Europe's largest railway operator. The group's subsidiaries operate in 130 countries and it carries billions of passengers a year. Based out of Berlin and majority owned by the German state, Deutsche Bahn employs 331,600 staff. Continental, annual revenue: $49.6 billion Admired for its quality tires, Continental also makes everything from brake systems and vehicle electronics to powertrain and chassis components. The company originated in 1871 as a rubber manufacturer and was the first company in the world to make grooved tires. Headquartered in Hanover, the enterprise operates in 60 countries and employs 243,230 people globally. Munich Re, annual revenue: $54.8 billion One of the world's largest reinsurers, Munich Re was founded in 1880 by banker Carl von Thieme and is notable for being the only company that remained in the black after paying out claims resulting from the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. As you might have guessed, the firm is based in Munich, and has a workforce of around 42,000. Its major shareholders include investment genius Warren Buffett. Aldi Süd, annual revenue: $57.8 billion After the great Aldi cigarette split, Karl Albrecht, who was Germany's richest person when he died in 2014, took over the discount retailer's stores in the south of the country, and oversaw the company's expansion into the U.K., Ireland, Australia, Switzerland and the U.S. Boasting annual revenues of more than double that of Aldi Nord, Aldi Süd also owns Slovenia's Hofer chain. All in all, there are more than 10,000 Aldi stores in 20 countries. Discover more about Aldi and how it's growing across the world REWE Group, annual revenue: $68.3 billion This retail and tourism cooperative group has its fingers in many pots. Established in 1927, the Cologne-headquartered multinational enterprise has numerous divisions, which include supermarket chains like REWE and BILLA, discount retailers, hotels and tour operators. Its workforce totals 345,000. Deutsche Post DHL Group, annual revenue: $68.8 billion The world's largest postal and international courier company, Deutsche Post DHL Group was created in 1995 following the privatization of Germany's state-run postal service. Based in Bonn, the firm snapped up U.S. logistics company DHL in 2002 and now operates in over 220 countries. With 550,000 staff, Deutsche Post DHL Group is one of the largest employers in the world. BASF, annual revenue: $70.1 billion BASF is the biggest chemical producer on the planet. Like Bayer, it was founded as a dye factory in the 1860s and was once part of the same parent company IG Farben. Notorious for its involvement in the Holocaust, the conglomerate was split up after World War II. BASF went on to diversify into consumer electronics and used to make cassette tapes, which it stopped producing in the 1990s. Today, the firm operates in more than 90 countries. Deutsche Telekom, annual revenue: $84.5 billion Deutsche Telekom is one of the companies that emerged in 1995 following the privatization of Germany's state-run postal service. The firm has major interests in a number of big-name telecoms businesses including T-Mobile and BT Group, and operates in countries in Europe, Africa, Asia, and North and South America. Based in Bonn, it counts a total of 216,000 staff worldwide. Bosch, annual revenue: $87.1 billion From its humble beginnings in Robert Bosch's backyard in Stuttgart in 1886, Bosch has become one of the world's largest engineering, household appliance and consumer electronics companies. As is the case with other firms in our round-up, the business used forced labor during the Nazi era. Today, the Gerlingen-headquartered enterprise operates across four engineering and electronics sectors and has 410,000 employees. Siemens, annual revenue: $92.8 billion Based in Berlin and Munich, industrial manufacturing company Siemens produces a vast array of products from trains and turbines to hospital scanners and fire alarms. Again, the company, which was founded in 1847, used slave labor during the Nazi era and, shockingly, had a plant at Auschwitz. Like the other companies mentioned, Siemens has issued apologies for this dark part of its history and has striven to compensate victims. Schwarz, annual revenue: $108.1 billion The leading grocery chain in Europe, Schwarz is the world's fourth-largest retail group and the parent of the Lidl and Kaufland brands. Founded in 1930 by Josef Schwarz and expanded in the 1970s by his son Dieter, who sought to emulate the success of Aldi, the Neckarsulm-based group now has over 11,200 locations in Europe and the U.S., and hundreds of thousands of employees. BMW, annual revenue: $109.1 billion BMW started out in Munich in 1916 as aircraft engine manufacturer Bayerische Motoren Werke and didn't begin producing cars until 1928. The firm had a questionable record during the Nazi era for which it has since atoned, and was rebuilt after the war, enjoying great success from the 1960s onward thanks to its luxury cars. Today, BMW produces 2.5 million high-end vehicles a year and has 134,682 staff. Allianz, annual revenue: $145.8 billion One of the world's largest insurance companies, Allianz has a presence in 70 countries and provides insurance and financial services to 87 million people worldwide, more than the entire population of Germany. Founded in Berlin in 1890, the company is now headquartered in Munich and has a workforce of 142,460. Daimler, annual revenue: $187.3 billion Formed in 1926, Daimler is best-known for the Mercedes-Benz marque. It too had links with the Nazis for which it has apologized and has taken steps to compensate forced laborers. As well as Mercedes-Benz, the Stuttgart-based company produces vehicles under a number of other marques including Fuso, Smart and Western Star. Last year, the group, which has 298,700 employees, sold 3.4 million vehicles. Volkswagen, annual 2018 revenue: $263.8 billion Germany's largest company and the world's biggest automaker by sales, Volkswagen has courted controversy over the years, from its Nazi origins in 1937 to the recent emissions scandal, but has always managed to bounce back. The Wolfsburg-based firm, which produces cars under marques including Audi, Bentley and Lamborghini, has 656,000 employees and sold a record 10.8 million vehicles last year. Read more: Take a look at some iconic ad campaigns that turned companies' fortunes around


TORONTO   Chris Sale stood on the mound practically motionless in the sixth inning, knowing the long walk back to the dugout was ahead of him. The bitter part was realizing he was no closer to finding any of the answers he has been looking for all season. The last time Sale was on the mound he gave up five runs in six innings in a loss to the Chicago White Sox, but felt like he found some solutions the longer the outing stretched. The remedy was his fastball, so he decided to go to it often Wednesday night against the Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. What he didn't know was that the Jays were hunting his fastball before he even took the mound. Before the game, the Jays set up a high-velocity pitching machine, aimed it from the extreme left side   the same side Sale delivers from   and zeroed in. BOX SCORE: BLUE JAYS 6, RED SOX 3 Sale leaned on his fastball more heavily than he had in any other start this season   62 of his 104 total pitches. The velocity was there, ticking at an average of 94 miles per hour. But the effectiveness wasn't. Six of the nine hits Sale surrendered came on his heater and it ended up being costly on the way to a 6-3 loss to the rebuilding Blue Jays (33-54). "They showed the ability to look for it and hit it if you leave it in the zone," said Red Sox pitching coach Dana LeVangie. "I thought he got some good swing-and-misses with it, punchouts with it. But the one thing is he probably stayed one-sided too much." Sale lasted just 5⅔ innings, giving up five runs on a season-high nine hits with two walks and five strikeouts. "That's kind of the worst part about it," Sale said. "There's nothing to look back on other than being bad. I don't know if it's this or that. Everything feels good. Just haven't been getting it done. It's just been a tough go." To Red Sox manager Alex Cora, the adjustments made perfect sense; the results didn't. "We've been talking about making adjustments," Cora said. "We come from a start that they hit all offspeed pitches. You see what [the Jays] did against him throughout the season, most of the hits are on offspeed pitches, so you have to make adjustments. I don't know if they changed their game plan, but it wasn't good. I know he's disappointed. We're going to keep working obviously. He has a long break and hopefully when he comes back we'll get him back on track." Sale gave up a solo home run to Lourdes Gurriel Jr. in the third and a two-run shot to Danny Jansen in the fourth. Both came on his fastball. His heater to Gurriel brushed the edge of the plate, but Gurriel sent it flying out to center field anyway. Against Jansen, Sale just made a mistake and paid for it. He unleashed a 95.3-m.p.h. fastball but left it up over the middle of the plate and Jansen took it for a ride to left field. The final blow came in the sixth when the lefthander left a 90.5-m.p.h. fastball dangling over the middle of the plate to Brandon Drury. Drury sent it screaming over the center-field fence for a two-run homer that gave the Jays a 5-3 lead. Sale, now 3-8 with a 4.04 ERA, hadn't given up multiple homers in an outing since his first start of the season, when he gave up three to the Mariners. It was the ninth time in his career he has given up three homers in a start. "They put good swings on fastballs," Cora said. "He misfired those three. They put together some good at-bats, fouling off pitches. It's been a theme against them all season since the first game in Fenway and the last start and this one. They keep spoiling pitches and putting good swings on pitches in the zone." The Sox were still in arm's reach because the Jays haven't found an extinguisher for Rafael Devers. He came in 17 for 34 with five homers and 16 RBIs in nine games against the Jays this season. Devers kept the offense humming with a two-run single in the third that gave the Red Sox a 2-0 lead. The Jays got a run back on Gurriel's homer, but Christian Vazquez answered in the fourth with his 13th homer of the season to make it 3-1. But Sale couldn't hold up his end of the bargain. In three starts against the Jays this season, he has a 7.98 ERA. "I'm not locating fastballs, my changeup is terrible, breaking ball is hit or miss," said Sale, who has given up 13 earned runs in his last three starts. "I just haven't been myself for a while. That's obviously frustrating. I hate being short with you guys, but it's the same thing over and over. I've got nothing new for you." With the All-Star break next week, Sale isn't scheduled to pitch again until the Red Sox face the Dodgers at Fenway Park on July 13. In the meantime, he'll regroup. "What we can say is we're going to stick with the process," Cora said. "If we do that, I know the results are going to be there. He's one of the best pitchers in the big leagues. He'll come back over the weekend against LA and hopefully we get the Chris Sale that we're accustomed to." Julian Benbow can be reached at jbenbow@globe.com . Related Slideshow: Best of the 2019 MLB season (provided by imagn)