If Darren Sproles helps the Eagles win the Super Bowl this season, you might want to send a thank you note to his 10-year-old daughter, Devyn. One of the reasons the 36-year-old running back re-signed with the Eagles late last week was because he lost a bet to Devyn. That's right. A bet. "She's a sprinter,'' he said Thursday after the Eagles' first training camp practice at the NovaCare Complex, which lasted just an hour and 10 minutes. "She and I made a bet early in the track season. She said if she made it to the Junior Olympics, I had to play again. "Well, in June, she qualified. Right after the race, she was like, 'Daddy, you've got to go back and play again.' I said, 'Yeah, I guess that was the bet.' '' In truth, there's a pretty good chance that even if Devyn hadn't qualified for the Junior Olympics, Sproles still would have returned for his 15th NFL season and sixth with the Eagles. The 5-6, 190-pound running back, who ranks sixth in the NFL in all-purpose yards (19,520), missed 26 of the Eagles' 37 games the last two years because of injuries. Knee and arm injuries shelved him after just three games during the Eagles' Super Bowl run two years ago. Last year, he missed 10 games with the mother of all hamstring injuries. That wasn't the way Sproles wanted his career to end. He got a Super Bowl ring two years ago after the Eagles' win over the New England Patriots, but he didn't feel he did anything to earn it. After he became an unrestricted free agent in March, the Eagles told him that if he wanted to come back, there would be a place for him in Philadelphia. "I opened the door for him to come back here,'' Eagles running backs coach Duce Staley said last month. "I would love for him to come back here. But that's not my decision.'' Three other teams, including the two other teams he has played for in his career   the New Orleans Saints and the Los Angeles Chargers   called him. But he decided that if he was going to come back for one last hurrah, it was going to be with the Eagles. "I love this organization,'' he said. "We're like a family here. From the locker room to the front office to the fans, once you've been here, you don't want to go anywhere else.'' While the Eagles were holding their spring workouts at the NovaCare Complex in May and June, Sproles was back home in suburban San Diego working out on his own and debating whether to return. "In May, I was kind of working out, but I wasn't doing any field stuff,'' he said. "In June, that's when I started running routes again and doing all my field drills and stuff.'' In late June, after Devyn qualified for the Junior Olympics, Sproles, his wife, Michel, and their two daughters had a family meeting. The three Sproles women basically told Darren that he needed to go play football for one more year. "My wife and my kids said, 'You still love this game. You might as well [play for] another year, so you can be satisfied.' That meant a lot to me.'' You can count on one hand the number of 36-year-old running backs in the NFL over the last 60 years. But Sproles didn't look 36 Thursday as he darted around the NovaCare practice fields. "I've been blessed,'' he said. "And I've taken care of my body. I never let myself get out of shape. I just try to always train at a high level. No breaks. Because when you get in the game and you're running that hurry-up offense, you don't get any breaks. So, my thing is that's the way I want to train.'' There's no guarantee that Sproles is going to be able to stay healthy. That's the thing about playing football at the age that he and 37-year-old left tackle Jason Peters are playing it. No matter how good a job you do of treating your body like a temple, no matter how many wind sprints you run, you're still more susceptible to injury than somebody who's 10 years younger than you. Also, even if he stays healthy, he has to prove to the Eagles that it makes sense to keep him. They signed him to a one-year, $1.03 million deal. There are a lot of running backs in the Eagles' training camp. They traded for Jordan Howard in the offseason. They drafted Penn State running back Miles Sanders. Corey Clement is back from his torn ACL. They also have Josh Adams and Wendell Smallwood and Boston Scott and Donnel Pumphrey. "Whatever they ask me to do,'' Sproles said when asked what he thinks his role might be this season. At the very least, he will return punts. While the offseason signing of DeSean Jackson gives the Eagles another option there, Jackson's return skills pale in comparison to Sproles', who has averaged 12.1 yards per return in his five seasons with the Eagles. Even at 36, Sproles still is one of the league's better pass-catching backs. He also would make an excellent mentor for Sanders. "It's awesome [having him back],'' quarterback Carson Wentz said Thursday. "A guy like that, on the field he's a playmaker. And he's just an awesome human being and family guy. Great for the locker room. Great for some of the younger running backs. I was super excited when he signed.'' Sanders met Sproles for the first time Wednesday, when the Eagles reported to training camp. At Thursday's first practice, the veteran could often be seen standing right next to the second-round rookie. "He was talking to me during practice,'' Sanders said. "He asked me what Duce was telling me. Because he and Duce are like this [close]. I told him and he said, 'Yeah, he's right.' '' "He was telling me things like make sure my shoulders are square so that if I see something, [I can] just hit it. He also was talking to me about reading the linebackers and knowing where to go. He's been in this league for 15 years. I'm definitely going to listen to him.''     ©2019 The Philadelphia Inquirer Visit The Philadelphia Inquirer at www.inquirer.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.


Long before he was a Daytona 500 and Coca-Coca 600 winner, Austin Dillon enjoyed the stage of another sport   the Little League World Series. The Richard Childress Racing driver competed in the baseball tournament in the summer of 2002 playing for Southwest Forsyth County (North Carolina) Little League. He went 1-for-4 while his team failed to secure a win. Seventeen years later, Little League International will enshrine Dillon in the Little League Hall of Excellence. Dillon was chosen for his "dedication to the values of Little League, and for his outstanding service as a role model within the community." "Little League teaches you how to work with a team and put in a lot of hard work and effort," Dillon told the Little League website. "The coach that we had taught us the importance of fundamentals and hard work, and that's something you can take in everything you do. I still use a lot of those team philosophies that we used in Little League in everything I do today." The enshrinement is the highest honor that Little League can bestow. "Each year, we look to find those men and women who have gone on from their days as Little Leaguers to take those values and life lessons they learned on the playing field to their role as leaders in the community," said Little League President and CEO Stephen D. Keener. "Austin Dillon has proved to be a tremendous leader both on the racetrack and as a role model for the future generation of our world. We are honored to present this award to Austin and are excited to hopefully welcome him back to Williamsport to relive the magic he experienced in 2002." 2002 Little League World Series #tbt @littleleague @espn pic.twitter.com/Tn10DiUTCE   Austin Dillon (@austindillon3) August 15, 2013 Follow @DanielMcFadin


Welcome to FTW's NASCAR Feud of the Week , where we provide a detailed breakdown of the latest absurd, funny and sometimes legitimate controversies and issues within the racing world. Monday's race at Michigan International Speedway provided the latest layer of the Joey Logano-Martin Truex Jr. rivalry. The two championship-winning drivers first tangled last year during the Cup Series playoffs, when, at Martinsville Speedway, Logano tapped Truex's bumper on the last lap of the race, moving him out of the way before taking the checkered flag and automatically qualifying for the Championship 4 race. (He ultimately won the title.) The move was debated endless by NASCAR fans, and at the time, Truex said he wouldn't move any driver out of the way in a similar situation - unless Logano was in front of him because he'd want "an eye for an eye." This season, Truex and Logano have had two 1-2 finishes - at Richmond Raceway and Charlotte Motor Speedway - and both went in favor of the No. 19 Toyota driver. But when it came down to the final laps Monday in the race delayed a day because of rain, Logano took the checkered flag for his second win of 2019. Kurt Busch finished second, and Truex - who has three wins this season so far - came in third, Daniel Suárez was fourth and Kyle Busch rounded out the top five. The controversy this week is about how the last two laps played out after an overtime restart. Let's break it down. Setting up the final restart Joey Logano holds off Kurt Busch! Retweet to congratulate the No. 22 team on their WIN in Michigan. pic.twitter.com/1dfs8mW2Up - FOX: NASCAR (@NASCARONFOX) June 11, 2019 The FireKeepers Casino 400 continued for two extra laps beyond the scheduled race distance after Erik Jones, one of Truex's Joe Gibbs Racing teammates, lost his left rear tire with five laps remaining. Jones spun in Turn 2 and slid into the infield grass, which led to the race's final caution. On the restart, Logano was first and took the outside lane, while Truex was second and on the inside. Both Busch brothers trailed them in the second row with Kyle on the outside and Kurt on the inside. Two laps to go at Michigan International Speedway Here's a look at the restart and the last two laps of Monday's race at Michigan: During the broadcast, FOX Sports NASCAR analyst Jeff Gordon's immediate reaction to the restart was: "Logano with the big jump." It was very clear the No. 22 Ford driver took off, but did he jump it and take off before the restart zone? It's pretty hard to tell from this video, despite how far out Logano's car is. What did Martin Truex Jr. think of the final restart? After finishing third, Truex wasn't happy about how those final laps played out. But he acknowledged it didn't necessarily matter because Logano, who started on the pole, had the fastest car anyway, calling it a "moot point," Autoweek reported . More from Truex, via ASAPSports : "I felt like before that we were going to finish second no matter what. My mindset there was at least we got a shot at it here. Rack 'em up, have a green‑white‑checkered and see. I don't know, my second gear was off a little bit all day on restarts. I was getting Jonesed. Then the 22 went like a whole car length before the restart zone. I don't know how you get away with that. I thought we were supposed to go in the box." Truex also said on pit road in a video tweeted by FOX Sports' Bob Pockrass, who's also a USA TODAY Sports contributor: "I don't know how we get a no-call on that, or maybe the rules are - I guess you can just do whatever you want on the restarts now." Martin Truex Jr.'s thoughts on the final restart. #nascar  @NASCARONFOX  pic.twitter.com/KW2juYGY5L - Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) June 11, 2019 What did Joey Logano think of the final restart? At his post-race press conference, the Team Penske driver said: "Well, I was able to see right in front of me. I hit it when I got there. Had a good start, though. It was a good one. That one felt good." ICYMI: #FireKeepersCasino400 winning Crew Chief @ToddBGordon shared his thoughts on the final restart last night and how he felt when the caution flag flew on #TMDNASCAR @TheMikeBagley @PPistone pic.twitter.com/wjVh0SnzoF - SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Ch. 90) (@SiriusXMNASCAR) June 11, 2019 Logano's crew chief, Todd Gordon, explained what he saw happen on the last restart on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio on Tuesday. He called the late caution a "letdown" because of the 22 team's dominance, leading 163 of 203 laps at Michigan. Gordon continued: "There's nobody better than Joey that I'd like to see on a green and white checkered controlling the race. He did what he's known to do, and he executed the restart perfectly. Spun the tires a little bit but gathered it back up and got going. … "He's a very cerebral driver. He thinks his way through a lot of situations, and I think the more information you give him at that point - that was where I got to, was OK, let's give him all the information we can so he can make good decisions about he wants to handle this last restart." Did other drivers have an issue with the final restart? You bet - but they might not have done anything differently if they were in Logano's situation at that moment. Via Autoweek : "The 22 may or may not have jumped the restart there a little bit and got out and got clear," Kyle Busch said. "It's pretty monotone after that." And Kurt Busch said he thought Logano jumped the restart too, but he also admitted it's exactly what he would have done on a final restart too. He said: "Logano knew he had to go early, and that was his best chance to squirt ahead of [Truex], and that's what changed the complexion of the race. That's what I would have done if I was in his position." Kurt Busch on his view of the final restart and what he would have needed to happen to win the race: #nascar  @NASCARONFOX  pic.twitter.com/RkzTvZR46O - Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) June 11, 2019 NASCAR insists nothing illegal happened on the final restart Whether or not Logano jumped the restart, the governing body, of course, isn't willing to admit the day after a race that officials missed a call that very much impacted the outcome. But NASCAR insisted Logano did not break any rules. On SiriusXM NASCAR Radio on Tuesday, Elton Sawyer, NASCAR's vice president of officiating, said via NBC Sports : "We review all starts and restarts from the tower and we looked at it and felt like he was in the restart zone," Sawyer said. "Looking back at all the data it looked like Joey and Martin both fired at about the same time, although Joey had a little bit of wheel spin there, but we didn't see anything that was out of bounds there." NASCAR says they reviewed the final restart as they do with every restart with their four angles they have from cameras on the restart zone and there was no issue on the final restart as far as whether it was legal (KuBusch, Truex among those who said Logano jumped the restart). - Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) June 11, 2019 What happens now? Unlike a lot of NASCAR feuds, probably nothing. No one was wrecked, no one is out for revenge, nothing got physical after the race and everyone will probably forget this happened by the time NASCAR returns to the track in two weeks. But we'll leave you with this tidbit from Logano's post-race press conference: Q: Do you think when those guys are telling us you went early, they're trying to influence you on the next restart? Logano: I'm sure. I don't know, talking to deaf ears. . @joeylogano joins the media after his win at @MISpeedway . https://t.co/lFJiMmZ9Aa - #NASCARSalutes (@NASCAR) June 11, 2019 MORE: Watch as jury convicts former NFL player Kellen Winslow Jr. of raping homeless woman How Kevin Durant's Achilles injury alters Kyrie Irving's free agency Players on both teams were upset with Raptors fans for cheering Kevin Durant's injury Kevin Durant Has a $31.5 Million Player Option; Will Warriors Offer Him Supermax Contract? News: Do Cowboys have best group of QBs across the entire league?


After a second straight disappointing weekend at a major, the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational couldn't have come at a better time for Dustin Johnson. It's taking place at one of his favorite courses, TPC Southwind, former host of the FedEx St. Jude Classic, which Johnson won in 2018 and 2012 and finished fifth and T-10 on two separate occasions. This week presents a great opportunity for the former World No. 1 to get back to his winning ways. (He's now on a FULL five-month drought gasp!) Unfortunately, Johnson's quest for a sixth career WGC victory got off to an ominous start in Memphis on Thursday. Well, actually, he birdied the par-4 10th, his opening hole of the day, but two holes later he ran into some big trouble. After hitting his approach shot at the 12th about 30 feet right of the hole, Johnson left the ensuing birdie putt four feet short, setting up a testy par putt. He walked off the green with double bogey. Watch if you dare: https://twitter.com/EPatGolf/status/1154451140991471618 Yikes. Should have labeled that NSFW. In a matter of seconds Johnson went from one under to one over, and it's only gotten worse from there. At the par-3 14th, Johnson missed a seven-footer for par to fall to two over, then missed another seven-footer for par at the 15th to drop to three over. Hope you didn't bet on him this week (crawls in a hole and hides). Despite ranking 29th on tour in strokes gained/putting, it feels like Johnson's flatstick woes have been the story of his season, at least in the last two majors. It was rough at Pebble Beach specifically, where Johnson put on a ball-striking show and finished 14 shots back of Gary Woodland because he simply could not make a putt. Of the 79 players who made the cut that week, Johnson ranked 78th in strokes gained/putting. It wasn't much better at the Open Championship, though we don't know where Johnson ranked because the Open doesn't keep strokes-gained statistics. What we do know is that when he does get it going, he's a hard man to beat. Speaking of, he did make a 12-footer for birdie after two bogeys on Thursday. Johnson doesn't seem like the type of guy to let a short miss linger. RELATED: WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational leader board


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PEBBLE BEACH, Calif.   Gary Woodland may have a slight edge over Justin Rose on the leaderboards lining Pebble Beach, but in the eyes of oddsmakers it's a dead heat heading into the final round of the U.S. Open. Woodland shot a 2-under 69 Saturday, and at 11 under he will carry a one-shot lead over Rose into the final round as he looks to win his first career major. The duo have a significant cushion over their next closest pursuers, with Brooks Koepka, Chez Reavie and Louis Oosthuizen all three shots behind Rose and four behind Woodland. U.S. Open: Full-field scores | Full coverage The situation led the oddsmakers at the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook to list Woodland and Rose both at 7/4 heading into the final round. Woodland started as an 80/1 longshot when odds first opened last month, while Rose opened at 16/1. Koepka, who is looking to become the first player since 1905 to win this event three straight years, is next at 5/1   the same odds he opened with following his PGA win in May. Here's a look at the full list of odds via Westgate on the contenders heading into what could be an exciting finale along the California coast: 7/4: Gary Woodland, Justin Rose 5/1: Brooks Koepka 10/1: Rory McIlroy 12/1: Louis Oosthuizen 25/1: Chez Reavie 60/1: Matt Kuchar 100/1: Jon Rahm 150/1: Henrik Stenson 200/1: Chesson Hadley, Graeme McDowell, Matt Wallace, Danny Willett, Adam Scott, Xander Schauffele 300/1: Dustin Johnson, Byeong-Hun An 100/1: Field (all other players)


When Ryan Pace and the New Orleans Saints drafted Akiem Hicks in the third round of the 2012 draft, the young defensive lineman couldn't have been happier going to a perennial contender. "I thought I was going to be a Saint for life," Hicks told The Athletic . "I'm going to play here for 10 years and they are going to put my name on a banner in the stadium." His initial hopes and dreams didn't come true, but you won't hear him complaining about it. Coming off of his first Pro Bowl season with the Chicago Bears, he wouldn't want to be anywhere else. "I'm appreciated here for everything I am," he said. "I've never been expected to be anyone but myself here. And when I'm myself, I'm at my best." The Saints traded him to the New England Patriots in 2015 during his fourth season in New Orleans. When he hit free agency the next offseason, his Chicago-native mother was excited for him to join the Bears. Three seasons later, Hicks looks like one of Pace's smartest draft picks and free agent signings, even if the young executive wasn't the top decision-maker the first time around. Hicks' name won't be on a banner at the Superdome, but he's well on his way to being remembered in Chicago for a long time. MORE: Four potential DeMarcus Cousins landing spots in free agency Mystery of fish caught with wedding ring attached solved Report: Nets likely to sign Kyrie Irving to 4-year, $141 million deal Roundup: Illinois Legalizes Recreational Marijuana; Trump Threatens Iran; San Francisco Bans E-Cigarettes Bears Pro Bowler Akiem Hicks reflects on his fallout with Saints


Tiger Woods' return from sabbatical was short, his six-over score through two days at Royal Portrush leading to an early exit from the Open Championship. According to the man himself, it will be a few weeks before we see him again. Following Woods' bounce-back effort on Friday, Woods confirmed he plans on taking more time away from the spotlight, skipping next week's WGC-FedEx St. Jude in Memphis. "I'm going to take a couple of weeks off and get ready for the playoffs," Woods said. "We've got the playoffs coming up, and anything can happen. Last year I almost stole the whole FedExCup at the very end. If it wasn't for Rosie's little break there at the bunker, it could have been interesting. "So get ready for those events. And after that then have a break." Woods, who faltered on Thursday with a 78, said he was struggling with his body. "I'm just not moving as well as I'd like," Woods said after Round 1. "Unfortunately, you've got to be able to move, and especially under these conditions, shape the golf ball. And I didn't do it. I didn't shape the golf ball at all. Everything was left-to-right. And wasn't hitting very solidly." Woods didn't appear to be in as much physical agony on Friday, yet still admitted agility and consistency remain issues. "I just torqued my setup differently, just tried to make some minor changes swing-wise," Woods said. "Because let's be honest, I don't have the flexibility I used to have, and never will. So I'm going to have to make those adaptations. "I just have to continue doing what I'm doing. I've gotten so much stronger over the past year working with my physios and trying to get my body organized so that I can play at a high level. It panned out; I won a major chip this year." The Wyndham Championship is the only other regular season event on the tour schedule after Memphis, meaning the earliest appearance for Woods would be at the playoff-opening Northern Trust at Liberty National. This year's postseason has been shortened from four tournaments to three, helping ease the physical burden Woods endured during last year's run that culminated with his Tour Championship victory. This itinerary means Woods will have played just one non-major event, the Memorial, between his Masters win and the playoffs. See the video.


Carlos Sainz thinks McLaren needs to improve in "every area" if it is to achieve its main target   which is to be as good as Mercedes, not to simply be quick in the midfield. McLaren has shown solid progress this season, and is currently fourth in the constructors' championship after a double points finish for Sainz and teammate Lando Norris in Azerbaijan. But although the team is now a challenger for best-of-the-rest behind the top three teams, Sainz says McLaren's ambitions are much greater, which is why it needs to lift its game even more. "Pretty much every area I think we still need to improve," said the Spaniard. "Because we look at Mercedes, we see where they are, we look at Ferrari, and then you look at the data and you see that every area of the car needs to be improved." Sainz says McLaren is clear about where it needs to get to; and being strong in the midfield is no reason to feel its job is done. "If we compare ourselves against the midfield, then we only need to improve in little areas to come on top," he said. "But we are not comparing ourselves against that. We are comparing ourselves to a car that is a second quicker at the moment than us. And that's the target, to improve in every area." More from McLaren in Baku: McLaren explains call to stop Norris late in Baku Norris escaped "big hit" during closing stages in Baku Sainz's seventh-place finish in Azerbaijan was his first points of the year, and he admitted that it was an important milestone to tick off after frustrations earlier in the campaign. "On a personal level, this one is a bit of a relief after three races where I just had exactly the [same] pace," he said. "I had it [the speed] in the first three races but just for a reason that I still don't understand, three consecutive runs of bad luck happened to us. "We finally didn't have any issues and we just demonstrated what we are capable of doing." Additional reporting by Valentin Khorounzhiy


The Jets made head coach Adam Gase their interim General Manager when they fired Mike Maccagnan last week and many viewed Gase as the winner of a power struggle. That view was fueled by reports of dissension between the two men in recent weeks. Both men denied there was a problem between them before the move was made and CEO Christopher Johnson maintained that the firing had " nothing to do " with Gase, but the impression still lingered. It was Gase's turn to answer questions on Monday and he said he disagrees with framing Maccagnan's departure as the final chapter in a power struggle. Gase added that "s t like this" happens all the time in football he was surprised when Johnson told him about the change and that he won't be taking on more control of football operations as a result of the move. "Whoever i s getting hired [as the new G.M.] is going to have the same role   control of the roster," Gase said, via NJ.com. "I will coach the football team. That's what I'm going to do. Nothing is changing in that structure." While the role may be the same, the dynamic with Gase is going to be a very different one by virtue of the timing of the move. That may prove to be a good thing for the Jets, but it will be some time before any conclusions will be reached on that front.


The 2018 season was not Matthew Stafford's best, not by any stretch of the imagination. However, the longtime Lions quarterback did have some positives in his down year. One of those was his ability to deliver the play-action fake and pass. Stafford finished in the top 10 in the NFL in passer rating on passes while using play-action. It wasn't a huge staple of the Lions offense under Jim Bob Cooter, alas. Stafford has always been good at rifling the ball in between the linebackers and safeties after the LBs get sucked up by a run fake. Between the stale offense and the lack of weapons over the middle of the field, it's pretty impressive that Stafford finished as high as he did. His play-action rating was 25 points higher than his overall season passer rating of 89.9, which was Stafford's lowest since 2014. Thanks to "NFL Matchup" on ESPN for the stats. MORE: This perfect Shaq impersonation at the NBA Awards show had fans in tears NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players D'Angelo Russell Rumors: Lakers, Timberwolves Interested in Young Point Guard Raven Greene looks like a top player to watch at Packers training camp 3 adjustments the Raiders should make on offense in 2019


NASA has big plans for returning to the Moon. Whether it can be done within the next five years, as the current administration desires, is yet to be seen, but getting human boots back on the lunar surface is something NASA firmly intends to do, and it's going to do so via a 'Lunar Gateway.' The Gateway, which has been planned for some time, will be a station that orbits the Moon and provides a jumping-off point for mission both to the lunar surface and potentially beyond. Building it will be a huge undertaking, and the companies involved in the project have to be thoroughly vetted. Yesterday, NASA announced the first of the manufacturing partner who it will be working with to make the Gateway a reality. In a press conference yesterday, NASA announced that it had struck a deal with Maxar Technologies, a Colorado-based company, to jointly develop some of the most vital systems of the Gateway. "The power and propulsion element is the foundation of Gateway and a fine example of how partnerships with U.S. companies can help expedite NASA's return to the Moon with the first woman and next man by 2024," NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine said during the event. "It will be the key component upon which we will build our lunar Gateway outpost, the cornerstone of NASA's sustainable and reusable Artemis exploration architecture on and around the Moon." In total, Maxar will earn as much as $375 million from the contract, which will initially last 12 months. After that, multiple extensions will be available for NASA and the company to discuss, but all of that is dependent on how things play out in the following months. Over the next year, NASA and Maxar will finalize the design of the "power and propulsion" components of the spacecraft. Once that element is built and launched, a long test period will see the spacecraft remain in space for up to a whole year. Maxar will own the spacecraft up to the point that NASA is satisfied with what it sees, at which point the agency will have the option of acquiring it for use with the Gateway. Sign up for BGR's Newsletter . For the latest news, follow us on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram .


The Carolina Panthers would be taking a major risk by signing free agent defensive tackle Gerald McCoy. The six-time Pro Bowl and three-time All Pro former Buccaneer is now 31 years old and starting the downturn of his career. However, on the other hand he could make a huge difference for Carolina's defensive line. Here are four pros and cons for the team potentially signing McCoy. Pro - McCoy is a major defensive line upgrade McCoy is a proven defensive specialist. Widely regarded as one of the better pass rushing defensive tackles in the NFL, his mere presence should elevate the unit as a whole and his addition would give the team lots of flexibility and perhaps the deepest rotation in the NFL, allowing the team to either spell Kawann Short or Dontari Poe, or sub in a fresh Vernon Butler or Kyle Love. His presence could also take immense pressure off the younger linebackers as they adjust to NFL game speed. Con - His age At 31 years old, it's no question that McCoy is past his prime. His All Pro streak ended in 2016 and he has failed to make the Pro Bowl in the last three seasons. There remains a distinct possibility that Carolina can only sign him if they agree to a multi-year deal. Having another expensive, aging defensive tackle pinned to the books for the next two years would certainly limit the team's cap flexibility. Pro - Mentor to Vernon Butler Recently, the Panthers elected not to pick up Butler's fifth-year option. Adding McCoy to the mix could give the struggling DT the tools he needs to elevate and succeed and a last chance to shine as a backup interior defender. Con - The most expensive DT rotation in the league According to Spotrac , the Panthers are currently the No. 1 spender on the defensive line in the NFL, with 26 percent of their total cap space going to the unit. Of that 26 percent, 17 percent goes to DT - the most in the NFL by almost six percent. Led by Kawann Short's $17 million cap hit in 2019, the team will look to add an additional 3 to 4 percent on a deal with McCoy, extending their lead even further. For some perspective, the Rams' dynamic duo of Ndamukong Suh and Aaron Donald in 2018 plus the other Rams' DTs combined only accounted for 15 percent of the cap. Summary In short, the team would be taking a gamble in terms of cap allocation and overkill at the defensive tackle position. Signing McCoy could hamper the addition or retention of free agents in the future, due to the DL taking such a big portion of the cap. However, his addition to the team could elevate the unit to one of the best in the NFL. MORE: Spurs vs Liverpool Live Stream, Lineups, How to Watch Champions League Final Online, US TV Channel, Start Time VIDEO: Streaker On the Field During Champions League Final Kyle Shanahan's evolving, 'position-less' offense Broncos CB Chris Harris ready to cover Raiders WR Antonio Brown in Week 1 Uncertainty with Ben Watson should push Patriots to trade for Kyle Rudolph


Each day in the month of August we'll be examining a different NHL team   from looking back at last season to discussing a player under pressure to identifying X-factors to asking questions about the future. Today we look at the Buffalo Sabres. 2018-19 33-39-10, 76 points (6th in Atlantic Division, 13th in Eastern Conference) Playoffs: Did not qualify IN Marcus Johansson John Gilmour Curtis Lazar Colin Miller Jimmy Vesey Jean-Sebastien Dea Andrew Hammond Henri Jokiharju OUT Matt Tennyson Kyle Criscuolo Scott Wedgewood Alex Nylander RE-SIGNED Evan Rodrigues Zemgus Girgensons Johan Larsson C.J. Smith Remi Elie [MORE: Under pressure | X-factor | Three questions ] 2018-19 Season Summary It's now been eight straight seasons since the Sabres made the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the longest drought in the NHL. They're now on their sixth head coach since 2011 and are hoping new head coach Ralph Krueger's methods work in turning around a franchise that started off last season so well only to see it crash and burn. The Sabres woke up on Nov. 28 tied for the most points in the NHL with 36 following a 10-game winning streak. Through 25 games they were 17-6-2, Jack Eichel led the team with 28 points and offseason acquisition Jeff Skinner was tied for league lead with 19 goals. Goaltender Carter Hutton was playing fabulous with a .928 even-strength save percentage. Things were looking bright for once. The 10-game winning streak was followed by a five consecutive defeats as the Sabres began their fall back to earth. The next three month saw 26 losses in 39 games   and then March happened. Between March 2 and April 2, the Sabres recorded just four points 16 games, which saw only one victory. The fall was an historic one. The 2018-19 Sabres joined the 2016-17 Flyers as the only teams in NHL history to have a 10-game winning streak and miss the playoffs in the same season. It would ultimately cost head coach Phil Housley his job and open the door for Kruger's NHL return. There were a few bright spots from a forgettable season, though. Rasmus Dahlin , the top pick in the 2018 NHL Draft, was a Calder Trophy finalist after a nine-goal, 44 point season; Jeff Skinner hit 40 goals and signed an eight-year, $72 million extension in June ; Jack Eichel put up a career-best 28 goals and 82 points, and Sam Reinhart had another 20-goal season. Depending on how the 2019-20 season goes, the change may not stop behind the bench. General manager Jason Botterill is certainly on the hot seat and there are nearly 20 players who could become unrestricted or restricted free agents next summer. In trying to improve the blue line, Botterill went out and acquired Brandon Montour from the Ducks in February and picked up Colin Miller from the Golden Knights in a late-June trade. Marcus Johansson and Jimmy Vesey were added up front in hopes of strengthening the forward group. There's a lot of work still to be done for Botterill and co., and this coming season will determine many futures inside the organization. MORE: ProHockeyTalk's 2019 NHL free agency tracker      Sean Leahy is a writer for Pro Hockey Talk on NBC Sports . Drop him a line at phtblog@nbcsports.com or follow him on Twitter @Sean_Leahy .


Cambridge will continue to experience warm weather in the coming days, according to drone-powered weather forecasting service Saildrone . Temperatures will reach a high of 86 degrees tomorrow. Also look for a chance of rain coming in a few days. The best chance of rain is expected on Friday at 65 percent, with the possibility of light rainfall of 0.13 inches. Skies will be clear today and cloudy tomorrow. Winds will stay somewhat calm over the course of the week, with the highest speeds on Friday at just 10 mph. This story was created automatically using Saildrone's local weather forecast data, then reviewed by an editor. We also incorporate historic weather data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Green tea, or any other type of tea for that matter, is one of the most popular beverages you can easily drink today. You've seen British people in TV shows joke about drinking it a lot, your hipster friend has been asking you to try it as well, even Lewis Carol's characters in Alice in Wonderland set time aside for a tea party. And all of those are not without reason. It's a healthy beverage, presenting many health benefits. But does drinking it at night make any difference? Let's find out. Tea time before bedtime? First off, green tea is filled with plant compounds, which can be divided to three categories: Amino acids   Green tea is full of an amino acid called theanine, which can help reduce your stress and improve your relaxation. Catechins   A group of antioxidants, these are known to be behind the green tea's abundance of medicinal properties. Caffeine   This stimulant can help improve your mood, reaction time, memory and nerve cell function. Moving forward, does drinking it before bed make any difference? Although no studies have dug into the practice of drinking it at night, green tea may help you sleep better. That's because it contains theanine, which is a sleep-promoting compound that works best by decreasing your hormones that are stress-related. Furthermore, it also allows your brain to relax by reducing neuron excitement. There's also evidence that suggests drinking mildly-caffeinated green tea can reduce fatigue and improve your quality of sleep. Negative effects With that being said however, green tea still contains caffeine, which is the stimulant in coffee that provides a state of arousal and excitement. That means drinking it a couple hours before bed may make you stay up longer. However, the magnitude of its effect will still depend on the person drinking it. Bottomline is, there is simply no evidence to suggest that drinking it before bedtime makes any difference as much as drinking it in any other time of the day. After all, the health benefits of green tea are best enjoyed during tea time, and that's not when the moon is up. Related video: It's official: losing just 16 minutes of sleep can make you less productive at work the next day (Provided by Real Simple)


Paris Saint-Germain have started talks with Milan over the proposed signing of Gianluigi Donnarumma, with the Italian outfit wanting €50m for the 20-year-old, with Alphonse Areola potentially moving in the other direction. The goalkeeper is considered one of Europe's finest young prospects ever since breaking into the first team at the San Siro during the 2015/16 season, aged just 16 at the time. PSG have started talks with AC Milan for Gigio Donnarumma. AC Milan want €50M to sell him, PSG consider also to insert Alphonse Areola in a possible swap. Talks ongoing, PSG are seriously going for Donnarumma.  #transfers #PSG #Milan   Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 26, 2019  Milan 's failure to secure Champions League football proved pivotal as the club needed to raise significant funds in order meet Financial Fair Play standards, therefore a necessity to acquire funds through player sales is needed to balance the books. Selling Donnarumma may provide one such way to do so, with Fabrizio Romano claiming PSG are 'seriously going' for the Italy international - and may offer Areola in a possible swap. The Sky Sport Italy journalist added that talks are ongoing between the clubs as the French champions look too fill the void left by Gianluigi Buffon after his one-year contract concluded at the end of the season. With Manchester United fearing over the future of their goalkeeper David de Gea, earlier this month it was claimed that they had made initial contact with the Serie A side about signing the stopper, although PSG appear to be leading the way for his signature. Marco Giampaolo was officially unveiled as the club's new manager this month, with his first task being to raise adequate funds in order for the side to avoid a potential European ban or further punishment for their inability to spend according to UEFA's rules. Another player who could be set for the exit door in Milan is Franck Kessie, who the club are ready offload for a fee in the region of €35m , with Everton, Arsenal & Tottenham interested in the Ivorian.


DTM boss Gerhard Berger says he dreams of having the series race around the streets of Monaco in the future. Berger hosted Monaco's Prince Albert II as his guest at the latest DTM round at the Norisring , increasing speculation over a Monaco race. It is understood the pair discussed the idea of the DTM racing at Monaco. "[At the Norisring], there has also been much talk about a possible race in Monaco at the occasion of Prince Albert's visit," said Berger. "After what I have experienced today, I have to say: my dream would be two DTM events in the city, one in Nuremberg [at the Norisring] and one in Monaco." Berger added: "That's been my wish for a long time, so let's see: Maybe he [Prince Albert II] likes it [the DTM] so much that he opens the doors for us." More DTM news: Norisring DTM: Spengler ends two-year victory drought Green was "determined" to bounce back from appendectomy Monaco currently hosts the F1 grand prix and a second race slot is rotated between Formula E and the Monaco Historic Grand Prix each year. In a statement given to Motorsport.com, Christian Tornatore, the Automobile Club de Monaco's general commissioner, confirmed the venue would not add a third race weekend for the DTM. It read: "As it currently stands, the Automobile Club de Monaco does not have the technical, material and human capacity to organize an additional event each year, in addition to the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix and the alternative between the Monaco E-Prix and Monaco Grand Prix Historique every two years." That means the DTM would have to run in a supporting slot to F1 or either FE and the historic event to make a Monaco race happen, and Berger has indicated that the series would be open to doing so. At the Norisring, Berger joked that supporting FE would mean it has "spectators [for] once" and added that his connections with F1 could help "put a foot in the door" to get on the Monaco bill. There has also been speculation that the DTM could race on the Nurburgring Nordschleife in the future, but Motorsport.com understands this is unlikely. While the World Touring Car Cup and the now-defunct World Touring Car Championship have both raced on the circuit in recent years, the DTM believes that the short number of laps on the 16.12-mile circuit would reduce the spectacle. The DTM cars would also require a radically different set-up and that the required fuel amount   the series does not allow refuelling   could prove a problem. Several sources have indicated to Motorsport.com that the preference would be for the DTM to instead make a return to the Belgian Grand Prix venue Spa-Francorchamps, although it is not clear if this has been formally discussed within the series. Details on the DTM's 2020 calendar are yet to be revealed but the series evaluates its venues after each race weekend and it is keen to strike a balance between German and dates in other European countries. Marcel Fassler, Opel, in 2005 Spa DTM race Photo by: Opel Performance Media


The Arizona Cardinals announced Thursday they acquired second-year tackle Desmond Harrison off waivers after the Cleveland Browns released him. The 2018 undrafted rookie out of West Georgia played well enough in the offseason and preseason that he was named the Week 1 starter at left tackle. Now, just a year later, he was waived by Cleveland. What exactly happened? It was a number of things but apparently the final straw was a missed flight to mandatory minicamp . A number of things led up to this point, according to Browns Wire managing editor, Jeff Risdon . Harrison had developed a reputation for not putting the work or dedication into self-improvement. He stood no realistic chance of regaining the starting left tackle job over Greg Robinson, and the new coaching staff decided Harrison was not worth the time as a reserve. It's a disappointing end for the Week 1 starter in 2018. Harrison was a surprising choice to earn that status, and he had played his way out of the role by midseason. His lack of bulk and raw technique were legitimate issues that hindered his development. Some see the eight starts as an undrafted rookie and see promise. The circumstances leading up to his being let go by the Browns lead others to see a player who is not strong enough, doesn't have good enough technique, is not hard-working and irresponsible. That isn't an ideal player to add to the roster. However, there is clearly talent there, as he won a starting jobs as undrafted rookie. Nonetheless, it doesn't cost the Cardinals anything to claim him and add him to the offseason roster. If he isn't good enough, they will be able to release him without any penalty to the salary cap. There is no risk to his addition. There is only upside. He should add some competition to the offensive line room at tackle, where the backup tackle position will be a position battle watch. Listen to the latest from Cards Wire's Jess Root on his podcast, Rise Up, See Red. Subscribe on Apple podcasts or Stitcher Radio . View embedded content MORE: LeBron says Warriors part owner should be held accountable for shoving Kyle Lowry Cowboys News: Michael Gallup leg injury dampens final OTA session Chiefs injury, absence updates from OTAs Warriors Fan Who Pushed Kyle Lowry Should Face Lifetime Ban From NBA [UPDATE] Packers working on better vision from second-year LB Oren Burks


DUBLIN   An Algerian-born terror suspect wanted in the United States walked free from a Dublin court Thursday after five years behind bars and a two-year legal battle against extradition. U.S. authorities had sought to convict Ali Charaf Damache, 50, on two counts of conspiring to develop a European terror cell and to aid Pakistan-based terrorists. He had been held without bail in Ireland since March 2010 but walked free from Dublin High Court after Justice Aileen Donnelly delivered a 333-page judgment that criticized Irish prosecutors and potentially cruel U.S. prison conditions. Donnelly cited what she called "substantial grounds for believing that Mr. Damache will be at real risk of being subjected to inhuman and degrading treatment if extradited to the USA." She also ruled that Irish state prosecutors abdicated their responsibilities in 2011 when they ruled out the possibility of trying Damache for additional terror charges in Ireland, where he actually lived, rather than the United States, which he had never visited. Prosecutors took that decision, in part, to ease Damache's extradition   but instead it inspired two successful appeals by Damache's legal team challenging the fairness of his case's handling. Damache, who has lived in Ireland for 15 years and has Irish citizenship, said in a statement issued by his legal team: "I am very happy with today's ruling, I always had faith in the Irish legal system ... and after more than five years in jail I am looking forward to moving on with my life here." He had been jailed in Ireland since U.S. investigators tied him to a failed 2009 conspiracy to kill Swedish artist Lars Vilks, who had drawn jihadis' ire with sketches depicting the prophet Muhammad as a dog. According to FBI affidavits and other evidence presented in U.S. and Irish courts, Damache was the ringleader who recruited white American women to his cause using online chat rooms. He allegedly wanted to build a European terror cell with Western female members who, because of their appearance and background, could avoid being added to terrorist watch lists. Damache also was accused of conspiring to supply a U.S. passport stolen in Ireland for use by an al-Qaida member in Pakistan, possibly delivered by one of his alleged American followers. One of his alleged recruits, Colleen "Jihad Jane" LaRose, was arrested by the FBI in Philadelphia soon after she returned from Ireland in September 2009. LaRose, 51, is serving a 10-year sentence for conspiracy to murder and aiding terrorists. Damache married another alleged online recruit, Jamie Paulin-Ramirez, on the first day she arrived in Ireland from her hometown of Leadville, Colorado, accompanied by her 6-year-old son. Paulin-Ramirez, 35, is serving an 8-year sentence after being arrested in March 2010 in Ireland alongside Damache, agreeing to return to the United States, and pleading guilty in 2014 to providing material support to terrorists. Damache served a 3-year sentence in Ireland after his 2010 arrest, because he belatedly pleaded guilty to an unrelated charge of making a telephoned death threat to a Michigan-based Muslim critic of jihadis. Irish police bearing a U.S. extradition warrant arrested him outside an Irish courthouse in February 2013 minutes after Damache had pleaded guilty to that charge and been freed because he had already spent three years behind bars fighting the charge and awaiting a verdict. U.S. and Irish authorities at the time said they expected swift extradition, but Damache successfully appealed to Ireland's Supreme Court in hopes of having any further criminal charges handled in Ireland, rather than the United States, where prison terms for terror offenses are much more severe. The High Court judge, Donnelly, agreed with the Supreme Court's 2014 criticisms of the Irish prosecutors' 2011 decision to relent on any further Irish charges. And Donnelly found persuasive the defense's contention that Damache, if extradited, could be housed in the ADX super-maximum-security prison near Florence, Colorado, featuring a regime of solitary confinement for prisoners deemed exceptionally dangerous. She said conditions in that prison, nicknamed the "Alcatraz of the Rockies," did not meet Irish constitutional standards for the treatment of imprisoned Irish citizens.


Correction: July 23, 2019 This article has been revised to reflect the following correction: An earlier version of this article misstated one of the companies that received a letter on Tuesday from Representative David Cicilline. The companies are Google, Facebook and Amazon   not Google, Facebook and Apple. The federal government has turned its full investigative powers toward examining the world's biggest technology companies, building on a backlash against the industry that has been growing for over a year. The Justice Department said on Tuesday that it would start an antitrust review into how internet giants had accumulated market power and whether they had acted to reduce competition. Similar inquiries are underway in Congress and at the Federal Trade Commission, which shares antitrust oversight responsibilities with the Justice Department. The action is the clearest sign yet that the longtime arguments that helped shield the tech giants from antitrust scrutiny are eroding. Since the 1970s, a consensus in antitrust circles has been that if companies were focused on consumer welfare   for example, by offering low prices   they were not likely to attract federal intervention. Since companies like Google and Facebook largely provide free services, the thinking went, they were not subject to federal antitrust examination. Sign Up For the Morning Briefing Newsletter But that approach has evolved, pushed by scholars and others , as concerns about the clout and reach of Google, Facebook, Amazon and Apple have grown. The Justice Department has recently been meeting with tech industry experts to learn what kinds of harm the companies may have caused, said two people with knowledge of the talks, who spoke on the condition they not be identified because the meetings were confidential. "Without the discipline of meaningful market-based competition, digital platforms may act in ways that are not responsive to consumer demands," Makan Delrahim, head of the Justice Department's antitrust division, said in a statement. "The department's antitrust review will explore these important issues." Attorney General William P. Barr himself has plunged into the conversation about tech power. On Tuesday, he said in a speech in Manhattan that tech companies should stop using advanced encryption and other security measures that effectively turn devices into "law-free zones," essentially criticizing Apple and its iPhones without naming them. In announcing its review, the Justice Department did not name specific companies, but said it would look into concerns about search, social media and some retail services   presumably putting Google, Facebook and Amazon on notice. The Justice Department declined to comment beyond its announcement; Google and Facebook also declined to comment. Amazon did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Apple referred to comments made by Timothy D. Cook, its chief executive, in a recent television interview with CBS News. "I think we should be scrutinized," Mr. Cook said at the time. "But if you look at any kind of measure about 'is Apple a monopoly or not,' I don't think anybody reasonable is going to come to the conclusion that Apple's a monopoly." The Justice Department's review may not lead to full-blown investigations of the companies. But the timing of the announcement ratchets up pressure on the tech giants. Across Washington in recent weeks, lawmakers and regulators have united to raise questions about Facebook, Google, Amazon and Apple. This month, the F.T.C. voted to fine Facebook about $5 billion for mishandling users' personal information, by far the agency's largest fine against a tech company. An official announcement of a settlement is expected as soon as Wednesday. Last week, Facebook faced lawmakers over two days of grilling for a new cryptocurrency initiative called Libra. Google was at the center of a Senate subcommittee hearing about censorship in search. And at a separate House hearing , with witnesses from Google, Facebook, Amazon and Apple, Representative David Cicilline, a Democrat of Rhode Island who leads a subcommittee on antitrust law, said that the government stance for too long was to celebrate the new tech economy rather than scrutinize its corporate leaders. "Congress and antitrust enforcers allowed these firms to regulate themselves with little oversight," Mr. Cicilline said. "As a result, the internet has become increasingly concentrated, less open and growingly hostile to innovation and entrepreneurship." On Tuesday, Mr. Cicilline sent letters to three of the companies at last week's hearing   Google, Facebook and Amazon. He said he was seeking answers to questions that the witnesses were asked but did not directly answer. Mr. Cicilline characterized those earlier replies as "evasive, incomplete or misleading." The Justice Department has stepped up its consideration of tech companies since May, said one person with knowledge of the discussions. Around then, the Justice Department and the F.T.C. split up potential antitrust investigations into Facebook, Google, Amazon and Apple, this person said. The review announced on Tuesday is a separate and next step beyond those moves with the F.T.C., this person added. In recent weeks, antitrust and tech policy experts have more frequently visited the Justice Department as it sought to understand harms the tech companies may have created. It has not yet settled on a theory of harm, this person said. In announcing its review, the Justice Department said it would look into whether the internet companies were "harming consumers." Sam Weinstein, a former antitrust official at the Justice Department, said the announcement was unusual because the agency tends to keep its work, usually investigations, under wraps. Mr. Weinstein, a professor at Cardozo Law School, said the Justice Department could be signaling it wants to respond to concerns about the growing power of tech giants and to let their competitors know that the door is open for complaints. "There is a lot of criticism of the agencies that they are not doing enough about big tech and this is a way to respond to that criticism," he said. While the major American tech companies have largely avoided antitrust scrutiny at home, they have been investigated more aggressively around the world, especially in Europe. In March, European authorities fined Google 1.5 billion euros   about $1.7 billion   for antitrust violations in the online advertising market. The regulators said Google had violated antitrust rules by imposing unfair terms on companies that used its search bar on their websites in Europe. The fine was the third against Google by the European Union since 2017. The United States, by contrast, had been seen as a lesser force in antitrust enforcement recently, with the Justice Department and F.T.C. moving more cautiously. "If the United States does not step up, competition policy will be set elsewhere," said William Kovacic, a law professor at George Washington University and a former chairman of the F.T.C. Follow Daisuke Wakabayashi, Katie Benner and Steve Lohr on Twitter: @daiwaka @ktbenner @SteveLohr .


This is it. England and the U.S. lock horns in Lyon on Tuesday (Watch live, 3 p.m. ET on NBCSN and online via Telemundo Deportes ) for a place in the 2019 Women's World Cup final. An epic semifinal clash is set up between Phil Neville 's Lionesses and Jill Ellis' USWNT in front of a capacity crowd of 57,000, as the U.S. are favorites but will be wary of this upstart English side. Remember: you can watch every single game from the tournament live online in Spanish via Telemundo Deportes and via the NBC Sports App, while for the two semifinals you can also watch live on NBCSN via a simulcast from Telemundo. [ WATCH: England v. USWNT live on NBCSN ] For England their main threat is Ellen White up top, who is the leading goalscorer at the tournament with five goals, while both Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe also have five each for the USWNT as Ellis had plenty of selection dilemmas given the strength of their squad. OH WHEN THE YANKS… Lineups Notes: https://t.co/wg1Ha9BIcU #OneNationOneTeam pic.twitter.com/zzVufCgvCX   U.S. Soccer WNT (@USWNT) July 2, 2019 Rapinoe was left of the starting lineup along with Sam Mewis, as Lindsey Horan and Christen Press come in. England were dealt a huge blow as goalkeeper Karen Bardsley is out injured. Your team for TONIGHT. @FIFAWWC semi final time!! #Lionesses pic.twitter.com/zdaaVmnOve   Lionesses (@Lionesses) July 2, 2019 In front of a crowd of mostly American fans in Lyon, expectation levels will be high for the USWNT to finish off England early. But as the Lionesses showed during their victorious run to win the SheBelievesCup on U.S. soil earlier this year, they are improving all of the time. [ WATCH: Every Women's World Cup gam e ] Click on the link below to watch the game live online, as the winner of this semifinal will play either Sweden or the Netherlands in the final in Lyon on Sunday. Follow @JPW_NBCSports


Milwaukee police released an edited version of a video from a fatal police "stakeout" shooting. The video shows some of the body camera footage from May 7. That's when police say an armed man approached two undercover officers who were on a stakeout for a murder suspect. Police said that man made threatening motions. That's when they fired out of the car, killing that man. They also arrested another man near the scene after an extensive neighborhood search. Police said they were on the stakeout to look for a murder suspect in another case. Victor Cintron was wanted in the ambush shooting death of a man sitting in a car. Police in California arrested Cintron weeks later. Police released the video 45 days after WISN 12 News filed a Freedom of Information Act request. Forty-five days is the legal deadline to respond to such a request. READ MORE: Milwaukee police release edited video of police shooting CHECK OUT WISN: Get the top Milwaukee news weather and sports. With the day's biggest stories and ones you may have missed, our Wisconsin news team has you covered.


Missed the the most recent top news in Miami? Read on for everything you need to know. Chillin' gator! Alligator found relaxing on gator raft in Miami-Dade pool Sometimes even alligators need to kick back and relax in the pool. Read the full story on WPLG Local 10 . Miami candidate's campaign workers may have tampered with absentee ballots UPDATED An explosive, 150-page WhatsApp chat leaked to Miami New Times appears to show members of Miami-Dade County Commission District 5 candidate Alex Diaz de la Portilla's 2018 campaign team discussing destroying or stealing absentee ballots from voters who selected one of Diaz de la Portilla's opponents, Zoraida Barreiro. Read the full story on MiamiNewTimes . Woman found stabbed in downtown Miami A woman was stabbed Monday morning in downtown Miami. Read the full story on WPLG Local 10 . Medical transport van crashes into barrier wall in Miami A medical transport van crashed into a barrier wall Monday morning in Miami, injuring the driver and five passengers. Read the full story on WPLG Local 10 . Man accused of threatening worshipers of Miami Garden mosque An Opa-locka man was arrested Monday after police said he say made threats via social media against worshipers at a local mosque. Read the full story on WPLG Local 10 . 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 Knicks will reportedly roll over their cap space if they don't sign Kevin Durant , Kyrie Irving or Kawhi Leonard this summer. Of course, New York must still field a team for 2019-20. After six straight losing seasons   including a franchise-worst 17-65 this season   the Knicks might even want to be somewhat competitive. A candidate to fill the roster: DeMarcus Cousins . Marc Stein of The New York Times: The Knicks are weighing the prospect of extending a considerable one-year offer to Warriors free-agent big man DeMarcus Cousins if they miss out on top target Kevin Durant, league sources say   Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) June 27, 2019 If the Knicks are intent keeping cap space clear for 2020 (when the free-agent class looks weak ) if they strike out this year, Cousins could make sense. His shot-creation skills would raise their floor. He was a star not long ago. But leg injuries have sidetracked Cousins' career. He'll turn 29 before the season. It's not certain he'll ever return to form. For that reason, Cousins might prioritize multi-year offers with more total compensation, even if the annual average salary is lower. He can't assume he'll stay healthy and productive next season and that huge offers will follow in 2020. Of course, Cousins might not get those multi-year offers this summer. That's why a one-year deal in New York could work for him. It'd be another chance to improve his stock, much like his season with the Warriors was supposed to provide. I doubt either the Knicks or Cousins want this. New York prefers better players. Cousins surely desires a larger long-term deal. But they might have to settle for each other.


Boston Celtics point guard Kemba Walker is getting more media than ever after signing with his new team. In recent days, the attention has taken off in new ways. Puerto Rican reggaeton and trap artists Bad Bunny and Eladio Carrion released a track bearing the name of the University of Connecticut product, where the former Charlotte Hornet's name figures prominently. Besides being the song's title, Walker appears in the first verse, serving as an example of success for of Bad Bunny and Carrion (translated from the original Spanish by Justin Quinn): "I'm Kemba Walker for when I played at UConn/ I'm always throwing in the green like a crouton." Whether the green being thrown in is a reference to the first max contract of Walker's career , which he recently inked with Boston, the passes anticipated by the All-NBA point guard or both, the UConn connection is strong throughout the track, later referencing fellow UConn alumnus and Detroit Pistons guard Richard Hamilton. All the hype is perhaps related to the school's popularity with Connecticut's significant Puerto Rican population, which make up close to ten percent of the state's residents - the highest in the nation outside of the island itself. The track is full of the sort of bravado you'd expect of a song about - at least nominally - a player known for putting teams on his back and dragging them to the heights of their potential. A grimy trap beat and lyrics bragging about "Lambos" and "Mercedes" somehow miss being rhymed with seven-time All-Star Tracy McGrady (who also makes an appearance). If reggaeton or trap is your jam, give the track embedded above a listen. If you're Kemba, well, hopefully you don't mind the additional media attention. MORE: Browns mob touchdown scorer who slept outside a gym during tryouts Good, bad and ugly from Packers' preseason-opening win over Texans Antonio Brown is Up to His Old Tricks Again in Oakland Duke Johnson trade: what they're saying around the NFL D'Angelo Russell Q&A: Warriors' new backcourt is 'like a video game'


Start your day off right by looking at some charming rabbits! There are dozens of rabbits up for adoption right here in Pittsburgh. Hoodline partnered with Petfinder , an online adoption site that lists "more than 315,000 adoptable pets from nearly 14,000 animal shelters and rescue groups" to bring you this roundup of rabbits near you. Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Details like pet availability, training, vaccinations and other features are based on data provided by Petfinder and may be subject to change; contact the shelter for the latest information. Doob, lionhead rabbit Doob is a female lionhead rabbit being cared for at Rabbit Wranglers . Doob is looking for a dog-free family. She's already been spayed. Notes from Doob's caretakers: Doob is an energetic, curious and beautiful Lionhead. She has excellent litter-box habits and keeps herself and her area very tidy. Doob loves greens, Oxbow pellets and cardboard tubes stuffed with hay. She may do well alongside another rabbit companion, but has been nervous around dogs. Apply to adopt Doob today at Petfinder . Blue Belle, American rabbit Blue Belle is a winsome female American rabbit currently residing at Rabbit Wranglers . She's already been spayed. Blue Belle's current caretakers say: Blue is one beautiful, nine-pound ball of "please love me." She loves to eat, but will gladly interrupt any meal for head pets. She simply melts into the floor and chatters her teeth. She uses her litter box reliably too. Her foster parents believe Blue would do very well in a home where she can have a large set-up or room to hop around and where she would become a loved part of the family. Apply to adopt Blue Belle today at Petfinder . Lemmy, satin rabbit Lemmy is a male satin rabbit being kept at Rabbit Wranglers . Lemmy is looking for a home without small children. He's already been neutered. Here's what Lemmy's friends at Rabbit Wranglers think of him: Lemmy is a gorgeous, black satin rabbit. He came to Rabbit Wranglers to give him a much-needed break from shelter life and to help him resolve some behavior issues. We think he was not given a lot of chances to interact with people early in his life. As a result, he didn't realize how kind people can be. Lemmy has come such a long way since then! Read more about Lemmy on Petfinder . Remmie, rex guinea pig mix Remmie is a lovable female rex guinea pig mix currently housed at Humane Animal Rescue . Remmie would prefer a home without small children. Remmie is spayed. Remmie's current caretakers say: Remmie is a sweet, shy girl who is learning to come out of her shell and enjoy things. Remmie enjoys playing with toys that she can chew and toss around (especially cardboard boxes, tubes and stuffed animals). While Remmie is a bit unsure about her new environment, give her some time and love and you'll see her blossom into a curious and active girl, ready for adventure. Read more about how to adopt Remmie on Petfinder . Trooper, bunny rabbit mix Trooper is an adorable female bunny rabbit mix currently housed at The Foster Farm . She has all her shots. Trooper's current caretakers say: Trooper and her siblings were an accidental litter, surrendered to us when the owner had to move. She is pretty human-friendly, but a quieter bun and prefers to lounge in the company of another bunny. Read more about Trooper on Petfinder . Harriet, tan rabbit Harriet is a female tan rabbit currently residing at Rabbit Wranglers . She's already been spayed. Harriet is a special needs pet, so please inquire about her specific care requirements. Here's what Harriet's friends at Rabbit Wranglers think of her: Harriet is a very active girl with lots of love to share. She was found roaming free and we suspect that experience has caused her tobe scared and distrustful. But, once you've earned her trust, she'll gladly join you on the couch for TV binge-watching. Read more about Harriet on Petfinder . This story was created automatically using local animal shelter data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


CHICAGO (CBS)  Nearly five years after his arrest, a man, accused of killing a Bedford Park woman 17 years ago will go on trial. Steven Podkulski will appear in court Monday . He is accused of killing 27-year old Jennifer Boyd. In 2002, she left a sign in her office at the "public storage" facility, saying she'd be right back. Instead, she was found stabbed and left for dead in an empty locker. Her case went cold in 2004 and reopened in 2012, when police got new evidence. Still, it took them two more years to make an arrest. Boyd's mother and sister said they've been waiting for this day. The family says Jennifer had just graduated college when she died, and wanted to help abused children.


The PGA Tour schedule could be impacted after employees at the Detroit Golf Club threatened to go on strike before the Rocket Mortgage Classic. Club workers want to bring an end to ongoing negotiations and have a new contract by the start of play Thursday. If it does not happen by then, the union said it is prepared to strike. "Come (Thursday) when this tournament starts," said Kevin Moore, president of the local union ( via USA Today ), "we're going to do what we have to do. Demonstrations, strikes, whatever is at our disposal." Employees have been asking for a contract that includes a "3% pay raise, health care relief and job security language," according to a news release Monday. Detroit Golf Club president Andrew Glassberg said in a statement the club has offered a contract with benefits and salaries 4% higher per year than the current contract. "We believe our offer is more than fair," Glassberg said Monday. "We are ready to reach a resolution with the union, as we have since the contract expired roughly one year ago. Unfortunately, the union canceled bargaining sessions, delayed the negotiating process, and chose this historic event to make its statement." The Rocket Mortgage Classic is one of just four events on the Tour schedule before the final major, the Open Championship. MORE : Travelers Championship: Chez Reavie ends 11-year winless drought | Phil Mickelson's realization: 'Probably … not going to win the U.S. Open' | Stephen Curry unveils new golf collection, set to launch this fall The field at Detroit features the No. 2 golfer in the world Dustin Johnson; Chez Reavie, who is coming off a victory at the Travelers Championship; and U.S. Open winner Gary Woodland along with fan favorites Rickie Fowler and Bubba Watson.


When the Red Sox fell to 11-17 in late-April with a loss to the Rays, they forced themselves to spend much of the first half playing catch-up in the AL East. Boston has somewhat recovered from the slow start, but it remains eight games out of the AL East and in far worse shape than Tampa Bay or New York. Even with the jolt rookie Michael Chavis has provided the Red Sox (34-34), they'll likely add reinforcements over the next month and a half in an attempt to take control of at least a wild-card spot. Plenty of other contenders will join the chase for midseason boosts, while bottom-dwellers will set their sights on franchise-altering prospects in return. MORE: Watch 'ChangeUp,' a new MLB live whiparound show on DAZN Much can change before July 31, but by now we have a general idea of how teams may approach the upcoming trade season. Here's our take on how things stand: Video by USA Today Sports MLB's most interesting potential dealmakers • Red Sox   BUY: As discussed, Boston stands in an unfamiliar position: looking up at its rivals in the AL East. It also has a strong motivation to go all in that might not have been so omnipresent for previous contending rosters. In 2016, the 93-win Red Sox held onto revered prospects such as Andrew Benintendi and Rafael Devers to ensure a prolonged contention window. They didn't need to be aggressive midseason buyers because their immediate future was firm. Right now, though, the franchise doesn't have a consensus top-100 prospect, and it's barreling toward tough free-agent decisions over the next two seasons. The Red Sox must capitalize on the talent of this core, which will require a proactive mindset by typically aggressive general manager Dave Dombrowski. Free-agent closer Craig Kimbrel signed with the Cubs this month, but Boston could still turn to the trade market to assist an 11th-ranked bullpen missing a clear No. 1 option. There will be prospect-expensive relievers such as Kirby Yates (San Diego) and Will Smith (Giants) available, but also buy-low possibilities like Joakim Soria (A's) or second-tier options like Alex Colome (White Sox) and Shane Greene (Tigers). The consistent play of the rival Yankees and Rays could place added pressure on the Red Sox to go big. On the table: P Darwinzon Hernandez, 3B Bobby Dalbec (Double-A), P Tanner Houck (Double-A), 3B Triston Casas (Single-A) • Diamondbacks   BUY: The Diamondbacks appeared to crush their 2019 draft , but most of their MLB roster won't be around see those future returns. This year, meanwhile, Arizona (35-33) has maintained a winning record and performed well against teams above .500, indicating it might have the endurance to stick around in the playoff hunt. It's obviously a long-shot for manager Torey Lovullo's squad to get to the postseason, but with a roster in transition, the franchise might as well try to squeeze out one more October appearance by exchanging its few upper-minors pieces for additional veterans. Where could Arizona use the most help? Probably in its lineup depth, which could endure regression from Adam Jones and Jarrod Dyson down the stretch. One more middle-infield or corner-outfield bat could open up day-to-day flexibility for Lovullo while giving an already above-average group of hitters an extra boost. A bullpen addition might also be necessary for the Diamondbacks given Archie Bradley's down season. The right-hander has a 4.71 ERA   his worst since 2016   and no longer can be counted on for high-leverage success because of a ballooning walk rate. On the table: SS Jazz Chisholm (Double-A), C Daulton Varsho (Double-A) • Nationals   HOLD: Despite its disappointing season, Washington should be fine in the long term thanks to young outfield fixtures Juan Soto and Victor Robles, as well as a pitching staff locked down for the foreseeable future. The Nationals have shown an ability to develop position players and pitchers at a high level, so more breakthroughs could follow soon, including from Triple-A phenom Carter Kieboom. This year could go two ways at the deadline depending on how Washington performs before July 31. The Nationals have been trending in the right direction of late, and if that continues the Nats might choose to add to a roster that does boast big-time offensive and defensive stars. More likely, though, there will be a sell-a-thon of veteran assets. It may be a matter of how far they go with that route, and whether it includes dealing closer Sean Doolittle (unlikely), third baseman Anthony Rendon (less likely) or ace Max Scherzer (the least likely). Rendon, of course, is set to become a free agent, though the Nationals are keen on retaining him and could be hesitant to break with him just months before he hits the open market. Scherzer's contract is likely too large to move midseason, and even if it wasn't, he's probably too important to the team's success to send elsewhere. Keep an eye on whether the Nationals can crack .500 before mid-July to have a chance of competing for a tough NL East, or bottom out once again. That result will have a major role in determining the trade momentum of the league. On the table: C Kurt Suzuki, 2B Howie Kendrick, CP Sean Doolittle, 3B Anthony Rendon, SP Max Scherzer • Padres   HOLD: Like Arizona, San Diego moves through June with almost no chance of catching the Dodgers for the NL West and an unlikely path to a wild card. Its situation is completely different, though. General manager AJ Preller did not build his roster to the brink of heavyweight status to knock it out himself before it reaches its peak. He knows that closer Kirby Yates could fetch a huge trade deadline haul similar to Brad Hand, and that he has plenty of hard-throwing relief pitchers waiting behind Yates should a deal go through. San Diego's glut of outfielders could be thinned to address other positions of need, such as starting pitching and second base help. The Cardinals dealt Tommy Pham for three prospects last summer despite planning to compete this year, though that might be more of a cautionary tale given Pham's recent production. The Brewers exchanged Domingo Santana and Khris Davis for other pieces in recent years. So, there is precedent for massaging an emerging roster until everything fits together, even if it means getting rid of promising players. The Padres are just close enough to a playoff run to be tempted to keep this young, exciting roster fully intact rather than offloading key parts. It's been 13 years since they reached the postseason, and there is organizational urgency to do it all now   evidenced by the Opening Day debut of Fernando Tatis Jr. and the way the clubhouse discusses its 2019 ambitions . Even so, San Diego will most likely sell barring a significant surge over the next month, forcing its fans to wait at least one more campaign for October baseball. On the table: CP Kirby Yates, RP Craig Stammen, 2B Ian Kinsler, OF Hunter Renfroe, OF Franchy Cordero READ: This is a golden age for MLB's rookie hitters   and the mediums promoting them • Giants   SELL: This one is simple: Do the struggling Giants trade starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner, a franchise icon on an expiring contract? Everything else at the deadline for this team   and perhaps the league   is secondary given the kind of postseason performer Bumgarner has been, what he could add to another organization and the haul he could bring back to San Francisco. The Giants' front-office has leaned toward sentimentality since 2010, but under the new leadership of president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi, perhaps this July will mark a shift in philosophy. Aside from Bumgarner, Zaidi can flip bullpen pieces to try to bring depth to his lean system . Closer Will Smith (2.19 ERA) in particular is capable of garnering a strong return. On the table: SP Madison Bumgarner, CP Will Smith, RP Tony Watson, OF Kevin Pillar • Angels   SELL: As another year of Mike Trout's prime ticks by with more free-agent signings failing to contribute (Matt Harvey, Trevor Cahill), it's again time for Los Angeles to address its perpetually barren farm system with meaningful action. The problem for the Angels, as usual, is their absence of tradable assets. The ones they have this time likely won't fetch top prospects. Nonetheless, it's important for them to acquire whatever minor league lottery picks they can. Kole Calhoun? Sell. Tommy La Stella? Sell. Jonathan Lucroy? Sell. It's all about reaching a point where Trout is surrounded by a playoff-ready squad, and there's no more time to waste on transactional mishaps. On the table: OF Kole Calhoun, 2B Tommy La Stella, C Jonathan Lucroy • Reds   SELL: Cincinnati always intended this season to be one where it could be a primary deadline seller if things didn't work out for a crop of offseason additions, and at 29-36 that will almost certainly be its approach next month. Unlike the Angels, the Reds should actually be able to bring in significant prospects to build around youngsters José Castillo and Nick Senzel. Outfielder Yasiel Puig, shortstop Jose Iglesias and starter Tanner Roark are all on expiring contracts. Others, such as closer Raisel Iglesias, are potentially worth moving if the front office gets adventurous. Cincinnati's system is already pretty deep   minor leaguers Tyler Stephenson, Jonathan India and Taylor Trammell are showing promise, and right-hander Hunter Greene remains a long-term asset. The Reds also made two picks in the top 50 of the 2019 MLB Draft, presumably bolstering their farm even further. So, any moves in July will probably be aimed at making a bright future even more compelling. On the table: OF Yasiel Puig, SS Jose Iglesias, SP Tanner Roark Related slideshow: The 2019 MLB season (Provided by imagn)


(Reuters) - After the U.S. Supreme Court ruled federal judges cannot curb partisan gerrymandering, reform advocates vowed to take their fight to state courts that retain the power to police the practice of drawing electoral lines for political advantage. The first major test of that strategy begins on Monday in Raleigh, North Carolina, where a three-judge panel will hear a civil trial to decide whether the state's legislative districts - designed by Republican lawmakers to give their party an edge - violate the state constitution. If the plaintiffs succeed in overturning the state's maps, it would likely boost Democrats' chances of capturing the Republican-controlled state legislature in 2020 - and with it, the opportunity to draw new congressional districts in 2021 after the U.S. census is completed. A court victory for the plaintiffs also could bolster parallel legal efforts in other states, experts said. "It's something that people around the country are going to be watching," said Michael Li, a lawyer at the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University Law School who studies redistricting. Unlike the U.S. Constitution, the North Carolina version includes a provision guaranteeing "free" elections. The lawsuit filed in state Superior Court by Common Cause North Carolina, a good-government advocacy group, and the state Democratic Party claims the current legislative map runs afoul of that principle. In a similar case last year, the Pennsylvania state Supreme Court threw out Republican-drawn congressional maps, finding that partisan gerrymandering violated the state constitution's free elections clause. Under new maps, Democrats captured half of the state's 18 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives, compared with only five in 2016. While state court rulings are not binding in other states, judges will often consider similar cases in crafting their decisions, Li said. The North Carolina case is expected eventually to reach the state's Supreme Court. The court has six judges appointed by a Democratic governor and only one Republican-appointed judge, increasing the odds that a gerrymandering challenge will succeed, according to legal experts. EXTREME GERRYMANDERING Every decade, the boundaries of U.S. House and state legislative districts are redrawn to reflect population changes in census data; in most states, the party in power controls redistricting. Typically, gerrymandering concentrates one party's voters in a small number of districts while diluting them everywhere else, a practice known as "packing and cracking." The North Carolina lawsuit involves only the district lines for the state's legislature. Common Cause challenged North Carolina's U.S. congressional districts in a separate federal case that eventually led to the U.S. Supreme Court's 5-4 ruling two weeks ago. But a ruling from the state Supreme Court that state legislative districts cannot be gerrymandered for partisan gain under the North Carolina constitution would likely apply equally to U.S. congressional lines, which are also drawn by state lawmakers. The current congressional map is considered by experts one of the most extreme examples of gerrymandering in the country. Republicans won nine of the state's 13 seats in 2018 and Democrats won three, with one race's results thrown out due to fraud allegations, even as Republicans won the statewide popular vote by only two percentage points. Similarly, Republicans won majorities in both the state House of Representatives and the state Senate in 2018 - despite losing the statewide popular vote. "It doesn't provide everyone with an equal vote," said Bob Phillips, the executive director of Common Cause North Carolina. "It really is an inability of citizens to hold their elected officials accountable." Pat Ryan, a spokesman for the state Senate's top Republican, Phil Berger, acknowledged that lawmakers took partisanship into consideration when drawing the state legislative map. But he said the constitution already imposed strict rules that limit the impact, including restrictions on dividing populous counties. "We're subject to one of, if not the, strictest set of rules governing how those maps can be drawn," he said. He also said even nonpartisan maps tend to favor Republicans, given how Democratic voters tend to cluster in urban areas. The trial is expected to last up to two weeks. The judges are likely to issue their verdict weeks or months after the proceeding ends, which will almost certainly be followed by an appeal to the state Supreme Court from the losing side. (Reporting by Joseph Ax in New York; Editing by Colleen Jenkins and Jonathan Oatis)


Google has just ripped the beta label off Rivet , its free mobile app designed to help young children learn to read. Designed by the company's Area 120 incubator for employees' big ideas, Rivet comes with more than 2,000 books for children , categorized by topic and reading level. It also listens to kids read, and assists with pronunciation when necessary. When Rivet's Android app hears your child read aloud, it encourages them with subtle visual cues; if they mispronounce a word, a button pops up, prompting them to hear the word pronounced correctly and to try again. When they're ready, they can proceed to read the rest of the page. That's a smart idea, and from my brief tests with a handful of supported books, I found it to work surprisingly well. If you choose to have Rivet evaluate your reading by pressing the mic button, you'll have to pronounce each word correctly to advance to the next page. The only caveat is this feature is currently only available on a limited selection of books on the Android app; support is coming soon to iOS, and the company will likely add more audio-enabled books in the future. With its beautiful design and progress gamification, Rivet has the potential to help your children develop a strong reading habit. However, I found the range of books with audio support rather lacking, and I didn't care for the ones based on YouTube videos. Hopefully, readers will have more to choose from over time. Rivet is currently available in English, in 11 countries on Android and iOS , and it's completely free to use.


For the second straight day, a girl ran onto the field to give Cody Bellinger a hug while he was in right field. And for the second straight day, the girl who did so said it was "worth it." On Sunday, a young girl ran onto the field during the Dodgers-Rockies game in Los Angeles and hugged Bellinger. Though she was handcuffed by security for the incident, she called it the " best day ever " and said it was "worth it." On Monday night, a different girl ran onto the field during the Dodgers-Diamondbacks in Arizona to hug Bellinger. Different city, same result. The girl posted the video on her Twitter profile Tuesday, saying it was "worth it" and she was "inspired." between us, it was worth it i love you Cody… I was inspired pic.twitter.com/jVZ2pk6cov   madison (@mxddylicious) June 25, 2019 As this is beginning to develop into a trend, the Dodgers have grown concerned. Bellinger has as well and believes it could get "dangerous." The Dodgers want fans to stop running onto the field to meet Cody Bellinger. "I'm just trying to play a game. I don't think I should have to worry about who's gonna come on the field and whatnot," Bellinger said. "I think it could be dangerous, although it's innocent right now."   Pedro Moura (@pedromoura) June 25, 2019 He's right. If young fans want to meet Bellinger, they should do so in appropriate settings, like by going to the park early and hanging near the field during batting practice, or by going to official meet-and-greet events. Running onto the field for a hug   especially if they think that's how they're going to get viral attention   is not the way to do it. Related Slideshow: Best of the 2019 MLB season (provided by imagn)


Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka has stated that the Arsenal squad are fare more likely to be successful this season as their familiarity with Unai Emery grows. The Swiss international spoke in a press conference and asserted that he and the Gunners are ready to start the season on the front foot, feeling far more comfortable and aware of their managers plans and style. Xhaka said " We know Unai now for one year. We know him, how he wants to play, the philosophy, the ideas... It is not easy if you have a new staff and to take the ideas so fast but now it is the second year, we know what we want, he knows us better than last season". This follows Arsenal's mixed season, in which they reached the Europa League final and narrowly missed out on a Champions League spot. Xhaka went on to state the importance of starting the season as they mean to go on " What is important is to start very well, to take the three points in the Premier League . Last season we lost the first two games and this season it is important to start well". Arsenal are currently on their pre-season tour in the United States of America, and have started incredibly successfully. The Gunners have already beaten Colorado Rapids, Bayern Munich and Fiorentina, with a game against La Liga giants Real Madrid to come next . Xhaka acknowledged that Arsenal "started pre-season very well, we work very hard" and that " You can see we have a good spirit". Arsenal fan's will be hoping that the Gunners hit the ground running this season as they fight to return into the top four. Arsenal's first game of the season is against Newcastle United on 11 August.


Minnesota's hands-free cell phone law goes into effect on August 1st. Here are some things you need to know. Keep it simple The law is intended to keep you off your phone in order to keep the roads free of distracted drivers. The easiest, and cheapest, way to comply is to simply put your phone away while you drive. If you have to respond to a text or call, or if you need to check directions, wait until you are off the road and parked. The law does not allow you to do any of those things while you are simply stopped at a traffic light. Talking on your phone The biggest change in the law is that drivers are no longer allowed to hold their phone during a call, or pick it up to answer a call. However, it is still legal to voice activated systems, headsets or earbuds (but not in both ears at the same time because the law requires you to keep one ear free while driving). Technically, drivers are also able to tuck their phone into a hat, headband or hijab in order to speak on the phone, but phone can't obstruct your view and you are not allowed to remove it, or touch it at all, until you are in park. GPS Navigation The law allows you to use your phone for GPS navigation, but you'll likely need a mount or clip to keep it visible in your car because you are not allowed to hold the phone or type in any addresses while driving. If you need to change destinations, you are allowed to use one-touch activation for voice commands only. Videos and other apps Beyond navigation, the law does not allow drivers to use their phones for other purposes that might distract them from driving. That means even if your phone is mounted on your dash, you are not allowed to play videos, stream programming or take video calls. You can listen to podcasts or other audio content but, again, you can't have earbuds in both ears. Bluetooth Integrated Radios The law allows more leeway for calls made through integrated car audio systems. If you don't have a radio that connects or syncs to your phone, you can buy kits that can add that feature. You can also buy a new audio system. Mobile Installation Services, in Brooklyn Park, told KARE11 that those kits and radios start at about $290 with installation included, but they can climb in price quickly depending on the technology and the type of vehicle you have. Fines The fine if you are caught breaking the hands-free law is $50 for your first violation, but it jumps to $275 for each violation after that.


President Trump was so bothered by his chief of staff's coughing during an interview in the Oval Office with ABC News that he asked his top aide to leave the room. Trump was in the middle of answering a question from ABC's George Stephanopoulos about his financial records when he abruptly asked to do another take. Pres. Trump says he "might" turn over his "financial statement" to Congress. "I hope they get it, because it's a fantastic financial statement," he tells @GStephanopoulos in the Oval Office. https://t.co/8q0FwFD9qt pic.twitter.com/fw1tIc0vxO - ABC News (@ABC) June 17, 2019 "And let's do that over, he's coughing in the middle of my answer," Trump told Stephanopoulos, referring to his chief of staff Mick Mulvaney. "I don't like that, you know, I don't like that," Trump continued, referring to Mulvaney's coughing. "Your chief of staff," Stephanopoulos clarified. "If you're going to cough, please leave the room. You just can't, you just can't cough. Boy oh boy," Trump said. The Hill has reached out to the White House for comment. Trump proceeded to answer Stephanopolous's question by saying he wanted people to see his "financial statement," calling it phenomenal." Trump added the decision is "not up to me, it's up to lawyers."


The Falcons have some definite patterns when it comes to building out their defense. Yesterday, we looked at the way the Falcons have elected to build their offense positionally in the Dan Quinn era in their initial 53 man rosters, in the hopes that it could tell us something about the way they'll do so this year. It's a little dicier on that side of the ball, given that Dirk Koetter is a fresh offensive coordinator and Quinn's involvement with the offense is unclear, but on defense it ought to help us figure some things out. So let's take a closer look and see what trends we can identify on defense. The Falcons have constructed their defensive line in exactly the same way, position-wise, every single year under Dan Quinn. One of those defensive tackles tends to be able to play end, whether it be Tyson Jackson or Courtney Upshaw , and the lines between positions do blur a bit because of how DQ and company scheme with these players. But they've kept nine defensive linemen out of the gate every single season under Quinn, and that can be broken down at its most basic level to four ends and five tackles. There's no real reason to think that'll change this year, especially with the concentration of DTs on the roster. Things have been far more unsettled at linebacker, where the team has tended to carry more when there are question marks about starters and/or the need for more special teamers. This year despite intriguing talent from guys like Jermaine Grace and Tre' Crawford , they seem likely to go light because Ishmael and Riley are proven special teamers and their top three players (Debo, De'Vondre, and Oluokun) are terrific players. The secondary has been fairly steady out of the gate in recent years. One suspects Quinn's ideal number of safeties is four and ideal number of corners is six again, just based on trends and his enduring love of corners but he may not be able to exactly hit that number this year with some lingering questions about how close to 100% Keanu Neal and Ricardo Allen will be in 2019. This team also has at least three interesting reserve safeties at the moment. With these trends in mind, and with Neal and Allen returning from injury, here's a tentative stab at the 25 guys on defense when the Falcons announce their 53 man roster. They have had 25 players on defense post-cuts now for the last two seasons, and I'd expect that to continue this year. DE: Vic Beasley , Takk McKinley, Adrian Clayborn , John Cominsky DT: Grady Jarrett , Jack Crawford , Tyeler Davison , Deadrin Senat , Ra'Shede Hageman LB: Deion Jones , De'Vondre Campbell, Foye Oluokun, Duke Riley , Kemal Ishmael CB: Desmond Trufant , Isaiah Oliver , Damontae Kazee , Kendall Sheffield, Jordan Miller , Blidi Wreh-Wilson S: Keanu Neal , Ricardo Allen , Chris Cooper, J.J. Wilcox , Sharrod Neasman