For the 15th-straight week, Oklahoma State claimed the top spot on the NCAA Division I Bushnell Golfweek Coaches Poll. The Cowboys received 23 first-place votes in the poll released Friday to continue their run as unanimous No. 1. The second and third ranked teams remained the same, Arizona State and Wake Forest respectively, while Georgia Tech climbed to No. 4. Vanderbilt rounded out the top 5. LIVE NCAA WOMEN REGIONAL SCORES: Auburn | Cle Elum | Norman | East Lansing This page also has Top 25 rankings for Div. II, Div. III and NAIA as well as Top 10 rankings for NJCAA Div. I and NJCAA Div. II. The final Bushnell Golfweek Coaches Poll will be released at the conclusion of each Divisions respective National Championship. Division I Rank University (First Place Votes) Points Prev. Rank 1 Oklahoma State (23) 575 1 2 Arizona State 534 2 3 Wake Forest 510 3 4 Georgia Tech 488 7 5 Vanderbilt 469 4 6 Texas 438 8 7 Southern California 416 6 8 Oklahoma 415 5 9 Duke 408 9 10 California 364 12 11 Auburn 313 14 T-12 LSU 291 10 T-12 Stanford 291 T-17 T-12 Texas Tech 291 11 15 Georgia 278 15 16 North Florida 250 16 17 South Carolina 241 13 18 Pepperdine 199 T-17 19 Clemson 137 20 20 Liberty 131 21 21 Louisville 119 19 22 Illinois 59 NR 23 Baylor 57 25 24 NC State 40 NR 25 North Carolina 32 23 Division II Barry College will remain at the top spot for the eighth week in a row after receiving 18 first-place votes in the Bushnell Golfweek Division II Coaches Poll. The second, third and fourth ranked team remained the same, Lynn, West Florida and Western Washington respectively. There was a tie for No. 5 between Chico State and Nova Southeastern. USC Aiken and Valdosta State both dropped out of the poll after being ranked No. 23 and No. 25 respectively in the previous poll. Rank University (First Place Votes) Points Prev. Ranking 1 Barry (18) 450 1 2 Lynn 426 2 3 West Florida 415 3 4 Western Washington 365 4 T-5 Chico State 356 5 T-5 Nova Southeastern 356 6 7 Florida Tech 322 8 8 Florida Southern 321 7 9 St. Marys (TX) 293 9 10 Lincoln Memorial 288 10 11 Young Harris 264 11 12 Oklahoma Christian 239 13 13 Sonoma State 218 12 14 Limestone 205 14 15 Carson-Newman 152 15 16 Missouri - St. Louis 144 16 17 Saint Leo 130 17 18 Henderson State 122 T-20 19 Simon Fraser 116 18 20 CSU Monterey Bay 111 T-20 21 Arkansas Tech 103 T-20 22 Rollins 69 19 23 Midwestern State 40 NR 24 Grand Valley State 32 24 T-25 Columbus State 31 NR T-25 Indianapolis 31 NR Division III Emory took the top spot on the final regular season Division III Bushnell Golfweek Coaches Poll, earning 11 of 19 first-place votes to hold the hold the No. 1 ranking for the eighth-straight week. Nos. 2 through 7 did not change in the final ranking. Trinity College, No. 25 in the most previous poll, dropped out of the ranking. Rank University (First Place Votes) Points Prev. Ranking 1 Emory (11) 466 1 2 Huntingdon (8) 462 2 3 Illinois Wesleyan 438 3 4 Wittenberg 414 4 5 Methodist 397 5 6 Guilford 369 6 7 Southwestern (TX) 349 7 8 Washington & Lee 317 10 9 Redlands 315 8 10 Carnegie Mellon 302 9 11 La Verne 280 11 12 Claremont-Mudd-Scripps 259 13 13 Hope 238 12 14 Hampden-Sydney 219 14 15 Saint John's (MN) 198 16 16 Oglethorpe 184 20 17 North Carolina Wesleyan 174 15 18 Rhodes 132 19 19 Berry 125 21 20 Greensboro 107 18 21 LaGrange 88 17 22 Wisconsin-Eau Claire 65 NR 23 Willamette 51 24 24 Babson 34 22 25 St. Thomas (MN) 31 23 NAIA Earning nine of 10 first-place votes, Coastal Georgia remains at No.1 for the third-straight week. Following Coastal Georgia at the top spot, Oklahoma City, Keiser, Dalton State and Texas Wesleyan remain unchanged at Nos. 2 through 6. Columbia College broke back into the Top 25, replacing Menlo at No. 25. Rank University (First Place Votes) Points Prev. Ranking 1 Coastal Georgia (9) 249 1 2 Oklahoma City (1) 239 2 3 Keiser 228 3 4 Dalton State 213 4 5 Texas Wesleyan 198 5 6 Point 193 6 T-7 Johnson & Wales (FL) 176 7 T-7 South Carolina Beaufort 176 8 9 William Carey 151 12 10 Rocky Mountain 146 9 11 British Columbia 144 11 12 Oregon Tech 135 10 13 Taylor 113 15 T-14 Victoria 111 14 T-14 William Woods 111 16 16 Ottawa (AZ) 102 17 17 Truett-McConnell 99 13 18 Morningside 91 18 19 Wayland Baptist 78 19 20 Northwestern College (IA) 61 T-21 21 Bellevue 57 20 22 Loyola - New Orleans 33 23 23 Kansas Wesleyan 27 24 24 Houston-Victoria 24 T-21 25 Columbia College 18 NR NJCAA Division I Midland remains at No. 1 to hold the top spot for the entire regular season. Second and third remained unchanged with Indian Hills at No. 2 and Eastern Florida State at No. 3. New Mexico JC is No. 4, moving up three spots from the previous poll, and Hutchinson sits at No. 5. Rank University (First Place Votes) Points Prev. Ranking 1 Midland (6) 60 1 2 Indian Hills 53 2 3 Eastern Florida State 47 3 4 New Mexico JC 37 7 5 Hutchinson 32 8 6 Central Alabama 27 6 7 Iowa Western 22 5 8 Ranger 18 4 9 McLennan 17 9 T-10 Odessa 6 10 NJCAA Division II For the sixth-straight week, South Mountain remains at the No. 1 spot in the Bushnell Golfweek NJCAA Division II Coaches Poll. The top five remained unchanged with Mississippi Gulf Coast at No. 2, Kirkwood at No. 3, Meridian at No. 4 and Murray State (OK) at No. 5. Rank University (First Place Votes) Points Prev. Ranking 1 South Mountain (6) 78 1 2 Mississippi Gulf Coast (2) 73 2 3 Kirkwood CC 59 3 4 Meridian 49 4 5 Murray State 46 5 T-6 Parkland CC 37 7 T-6 Tyler JC 37 6 8 Mesa 21 9 9 Walters State JC 17 8 10 Black Hawk CC 9 10 View embedded content MORE: Magic Johnson is thrilled that he's finally allowed to tweet about Kawhi Leonard How to tell if a coach is interested in you as a recruit Roundup: Adam Sandler SNL Tribute to Chris Farley, $5 Gas in California, Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner Honeymoon Did Steelers make life easier on Bengals by jumping in front of them for Devin Bush? How much of an upgrade is David Montgomery in the passing game?


SAN DIEGO   The 19-year-old Rancho Peñasquitos man accused in the deadly shooting attack at a Poway synagogue pleaded not guilty Tuesday to 113 charges filed against him in a grand jury indictment. John T. Earnest is charged with 54 counts of obstruction of free exercise of religious beliefs using a dangerous weapon resulting in death, bodily injury and attempts to kill, and 54 counts of hate crimes under the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act. The charges relate to each person who was in the Chabad of Poway on April 27 at the time of the shooting for a service marking the end of Passover. Earnest is also charged with four counts of discharging a firearm during a crime of violence   one count for each of the victims struck by gunfire. Congregant Lori Gilbert-Kaye, 60, was killed. Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein, congregation member Almog Peretz and his niece, Noya Dahan, 8, were wounded. Lastly, Earnest faces one count of arson for a March 24 that was set at a mosque in Escondido. This was Earnest's second appearance in San Diego federal court. When Earnest was first charged with federal crimes related to the synagogue attack, he was charged in a complaint. His first appearance, on May 13, was to notify him of those charges. A not-guilty plea was entered on his behalf at that time. As the case proceeds in federal court, a defendant can waive indictment   which is often an indication of a willingness to make a plea deal   or prosecutors must present the case to a grand jury for indictment. The grand jury returned its indictment last week, keeping all 109 charges in the complaint but adding the four firearms-related charges for a total of 113. Earnest is also facing charges of murder, attempted murder and arson in San Diego Superior Court, where he has also pleaded not guilty. Both cases are proceeding simultaneously, which is rare. Prosecutors in both cases are still determining if they will pursue the death penalty. Slideshow by photo services Earnest's parents watched the brief proceedings from a packed courtroom gallery Tuesday. They did not speak to reporters afterward. In an earlier statement, his parents condemned their son's ideology and the attack and said they would not pay for his defense. In the initial hearing, Earnest's federal public defender objected to the five-point restraints he was brought out in, and on Tuesday the defense amplified the argument by bringing in an expert. Kimberly Trimble, with Federal Defenders of San Diego, argued the restraints   shackles at the ankles and shackles at the wrists connected by a chain around the waist   "detracted from the dignity and decorum of the courtroom." She said Earnest, who had turned himself in to authorities moments after the shooting, demonstrated a compliant attitude. When asked to respond, Assistant U.S. Attorney Peter Ko put it simply: "He tried to commit mass murder." U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael Berg said he had met with U.S. Marshals Service about Earnest's courtroom restraints already and was not inclined to remove them at this time. He said the marshals had cited a previous in-custody incident as one reason for the restraints, although Trimble noted the undisclosed incident was neither violent nor aggressive in nature. Earnest is scheduled to appear for a motions hearing before U.S. District Judge Anthony Battaglia on June 24. In the state case, he is expected to appear Thursday before Superior Court Judge Lorna Alksne for a hearing to determine readiness for a preliminary exam. In a preliminary exam, prosecutors put on a mini-trial of sorts to show the judge that enough evidence exists to move forward with a trial.     ©2019 The San Diego Union-Tribune Visit The San Diego Union-Tribune at www.sandiegouniontribune.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.


The mayor of Lexington, Mo. wrote an open letter to the city that cited hateful social media posts as his reason for resigning immediately. "I did not sign up for this mess," Fred Wiedner wrote in his letter. "Or, possibly I did and just didn't realize how mean people could be. Either way it is no longer worth the battle." Lexington is about 40 miles east of Kansas City. The population is less than 5,000. Wiedner described what he called hatred, attacks and lies on Facebook. "I would just urge the citizens of Lexington and for us to all pull together," said Steve Terry, city councilman. "Be patient. We are going to get this situation corrected." The city was already in the process of searching for a city administrator when Wiedner quit. Wiedner said his troubles began in February when the city council voted to fire the old administrator, a longtime resident of Lexington. Wiedner believes he was blamed for the termination because he was comparitively new in town. "We have to get past this division, and that's going to take a little time," Terry said.


TAMPA   Tampa Fire Rescue evacuated the Interdisciplinary Sciences building at the University of South Florida on Wednesday while crews investigate the cause of a sudden spate of medical complaints. Officers recognized a trend after three people in the same building called 911 complaining of dizziness within a 30-minute period Wednesday afternoon, Tampa Fire Spokesman Jason Penny said. The hazardous materials unit was dispatched to check meters. No gas leak was immediately detected and the team continued to investigate. "It's a mystery right now and we are trying to figure it out," Penny said. The seven-story Interdisciplinary Sciences building, opened in July 2011, houses the departments of Physics, Chemistry and Cell Biology, Microbiology and Molecular Biology. The people who fell sick were met by ambulances. The building remained evacuated Wednesday afternoon. The second of USF's two summer sessions opened Monday. Contact Kavitha Surana at ksurana@tampabay.com or 727-93-8149. Follow @ksurana6.     ©2019 the Tampa Bay Times (St. Petersburg, Fla.) Visit the Tampa Bay Times (St. Petersburg, Fla.) at www.tampabay.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.


May 30 -- For more than three hours Wednesday night, it appeared as though the Dodgers offense would not salvage the club for the second consecutive day. Walker Buehler had endured a rocky outing. The bullpen had been blasted again. They entered the seventh inning down five runs and the ninth inning down three against the New York Mets, tasked to overcome the deficit against Edwin Diaz, one of baseball's best closers. Their first losing streak in over a month seemed imminent. But over the span of a few minutes, the Dodgers, flexing their muscles, unleashed the relentlessness that has come to define their offense through the season's first two months and rallied to defeat the Mets 9-8 with two home runs, two doubles and, finally, Alex Verdugo's game-winning sacrifice fly without recording an out in the ninth inning. "For us to continue to fight, to scratch and claw to get back in there," manager Dave Roberts said, "that just defines this ballclub." BOX SCORE: DODGERS 9, METS 8 Joc Pederson and Max Muncy ignited the rally with consecutive home runs to begin the inning. Justin Turner followed with a double down the left-field line, bringing up Cody Bellinger. The M-V-P chants bubbled as he was announced. First base was opened, but the Mets decided to pitch to the slugger, who responded by trying to bunt down to the left side against the infield shift. He failed and swung through the next pitch to fall behind 0 and 2. But after taking a ball, he swatted a 97-mph fastball for a double, the Dodgers' eighth of the game, to drive in Turner and tie the score. With first base open, the Mets intentionally walked Corey Seager, who doubled twice and homered, to face Matt Beaty. The 26-year-old rookie fell behind 0 and 2 and stayed there, fouling off three pitches until he hit a grounder to shortstop Amed Rosario a couple of steps away from second base. Rosario gathered the ball and, while looking at Bellinger dashing for third base, tried to step on second base to get the sure out. But he miscalculated the distance and missed the base with his first attempt. His second try was too late and Seager slid in safely, loading the bases for Verdugo, who lifted a slider deep enough to left field for Bellinger to race home. The confident rookie stepped into the batter's box with a plan: he would give himself one chance to play hero with a home run. So when Diaz began the at-bat with a slider fell out of the strike zone, Verdugo unloaded a mighty hack. "I think I was like three feet away from hitting it," Verdugo said. "After that, I was like, 'Yeah, that's not me. Let's tone it back down.'" Verdugo fouled back the next two pitches, both fastballs, before he took two pitches to even the count. Diaz then left a pitch up in the zone that Verdugo pounced on. "He never ceases to amaze us," Roberts said. "He's just that guy that wants to be in that spot. He wants to be the postgame interviewee. He likes that spotlight and it's good to have him in that spot." Wednesday's initial pitching matchup was a duel between two of the hardest-throwing starters in baseball. Buehler began the game fourth in the majors in average fastball velocity. Mets right-hander Noah Syndergaard topped the list. Countering the velocity was paramount for both offenses. The Mets' game plan against Buehler was apparent the first time Buehler went through their lineup; they were primed to pounce on fastballs early in the count. Buehler's turbulence began in the first inning when Pete Alonso hit a first-pitch, 98-mph fastball over the wall in right-center field. Adeuny Hechavarria's double on a second-pitch cutter in the second inning drove in the Mets' third run. New York's loud contact prompted an adjustment from Buehler, who began mixing in his curveball more. The modification generated success. After the Mets were five for nine with two strikeouts the first time through the lineup, Buehler held them hitless with a walk and four strikeouts his second time through it. His third time was far bumpier. Replicating the first inning, Dominic Smith singled and Alonso hit a cutter to bust a 3-3 tie in the fifth inning. Buehler finished the inning with 95 pitches. He didn't emerge to throw another one as he failed to pitch into the sixth inning for the first time in eight starts. He gave up five runs and seven hits. He walked one and struck out six. Syndergaard commenced his outing overwhelming the Dodgers. Boasting a fastball that touches triple digits, a 93-mph changeup and a devastating curveball, he struck out the first two batters he faced, Pederson and Muncy, on three pitches each. Muncy's strikeout was cinched with a 100-mph fastball. The Dodgers adjusted and hit three consecutive doubles for two runs in the second inning. They tied the score in the third inning on Turner's single, which came after Muncy doubled. But Syndergaard rediscovered his rhythm and held the Dodgers scoreless over his final three innings, concluding his outing after throwing 116 pitches. The Dodgers gave the ball to Pedro Baez in the sixth inning and he surrendered a run. Down three runs, Julio Urias was summoned in the seventh and Rosario welcomed the left-hander with a home run on the first pitch. Three pitches later, Smith made it back-to-back home runs, giving the Mets an 8-3 lead. The blasts deflated the ballpark. Fans began streaming out. But the Dodgers immediately began chipping away in the seventh inning when Turner delivered a two-out run-scoring single. The hit did more than cut the Dodgers' deficit to four runs -- Roberts planned on removing Turner from the game if the Dodgers didn't score in the frame and pull within "slam range." A short time later, after Seager led off the eighth with a home run and Scott Alexander logged a scoreless ninth inning, the Dodgers encountered Diaz for the second time in two nights, this time trailing by three runs. It didn't take long for the Dodgers' lineup to erase that margin and begin the celebration. "You just got to sometimes just sit and marvel at them," Roberts said. ___ (c)2019 the Los Angeles Times Visit the Los Angeles Times at www.latimes.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC. Related Slideshow: Best of the 2019 MLB season (provided by imagn)


A planned walkout and strike Thursday by private nonunion security guards at Bedrock-owned buildings in downtown Detroit appears to have fizzled out. There were no picket lines Thursday morning outside Bedrock buildings, and many security guards came to work for their regular shifts. The strike had been announced by Service Employees International Union Local 1, which wants to organize the workers and help them push for $15 hourly wages. The security guards are employees of Atlanta-based SecurAmerica, which is the primary contractor in downtown for businessman Dan Gilbert's Bedrock real estate firm. Security guards at the Bedrock buildings told the Free Press Thursday morning that all or nearly all of their colleagues came to work and did not go on strike. More: Downtown Detroit security guards to strike at Bedrock-owned buildings More: Detroit's rebound brings surge in downtown security jobs "We are here and we are working," one guard said "I don't think they got the numbers," said another SecurAmerica guard, referring to SEIU's planned walkout that was to begin at 6 a.m. Another guard, who also declined to give her name, said that she and many other guards in her building are in their 20s and taking college classes, and do not consider their security guard jobs as long-term careers. That is why she said she didn't walk off the job and join the strike Thursday morning. "It's not something important to me because I'm just a student," said the guard, who works in the One Woodward Avenue building. Izabela Miltko-Ivkovich, communications director with SEIU, downplayed reports of security guards coming in for their regular shifts and said the strike is still happening. She said SecurAmerica has been scrambling to fill the shifts of workers who have walked out. She said many workers are expected at a 12:30 p.m. labor rally outside Ally Detroit Center, 500 Woodward. "Everything is absolutely still on," Miltko-Ivkovich said. SEIU says the security guards are currently paid between $11 to $13 per hour, requiring many of them to work second jobs to earn a decent living. SecurAmerica has said it employs 340 security guards for nearly 100 downtown Detroit properties. Contact JC Reindl at 313-222-6631 or jcreindl@freepress.com . Follow him on Twitter @ jcreindl . Read more on business and sign up for our business newsletter . This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: SecurAmerica security guard strike fizzles out in downtown Detroit


Ford's little crossover is getting a hotter variant. The Ford Puma is the Blue Oval's upcoming compact crossover , and these spy shots appear to catch a sporty ST variant of the model on the Nürburgring. This one wears a whole lot of camouflage and black body cladding to conceal what makes it special. Even standard versions of the Puma are still a rare sight, so it's hard to discern what makes this one different. The large wheels with double spokes are the biggest hint, and the prominent spoiler on the roof is another clue. The ride height also appears lower than the regular model. The Puma has a lot in common with the Fiesta , and the ST variants would share a powertrain. The pint-sized hot hatch packs a 1.5-liter turbocharged three-cylinder with 198 horsepower (148 kilowatts) and 214 pound-feet (290 Newton-meters) of torque running through a six-speed manual gearbox. Teasers (above) indicate that the standard Puma would also have similar styling as the Fiesta. Expect a wide grille with headlights sitting on top of the hood. An arching roofline would give the crossover a sleek look in silhouette. The rear offers 456 liters (16.1 cubic feet) of cargo space and can fit two golf bags sitting upright. Expect the regular Puma to share the Fiesta's turbocharged 1.0-liter three-cylinder engine that makes 153 hp (114 kW). It likely would only be available with front-wheel drive. All the Details on the Ford Puma: 2020 Ford Puma Render Based On Teaser Previews The Fiesta SUV Ford Puma Small Crossover Previewed Ahead Of 2019 Release Ford will officially unveil the Puma later this year, and the company will build it at the firm's factory in Craiova, Romania. The little crossover will go on sale first in Europe, and the ST will arrive later. Availability elsewhere isn't yet clear, but execs are reportedly ruling out offering the Puma in the United States . Source: Automedia


Sim racing giants Thrustmaster has signed a supply contract with the Le Mans Esports Series, and will provide the equipment for the Super Final. The Super Final of the inaugural LMES season will see 36 finalists, spread across 12 teams, battle it out over 24-hours of racing for their share of the $100,000 prize fund. It will comprise of nine endurance races taking place in the ACO Fan Zone at Le Mans prior to the main race. Thrustmaster, founded in 1992, will equip the finalists with a T3PA-PRO pedal set combined with a TS-XW base and a TM Open Wheel   a setup which is not commercially available and unique to the LMES Super Final. The company has long had a presence in sim racing, providing the equipment for multiple championships such as the official World Rally Championship esports series. "We're glad to be partnering with this motor racing icon," Thrustmaster's Agnes Corniere said. "We're brought together around this joint project through our shared vision for the future." LMES is the official esports series of the World Endurance Championship, and run in partnership with the Motorsport Network. "Partnering with Thrustmaster is a guarantee of excellence and reliability," President of Motorsport Games Stephen Hood added. "Words that are reflected in our project, whose aim is to see this competition grow in strength and develop over the long term." The entire event will be streamed on Motorsport.tv, Facebook and YouTube on June 14-15.


Pro Football Hall of Famer and former Buffalo Bills general manager Bill Polian referred to what he knows best when discussing the team's current quarterback in Josh Allen: his own career. As the former GM of the Bills and Indianapolis Colts, Polian was at the helm of those two teams and brought in each franchise's best quarterback ever. With the Bills, it was Jim Kelly. With the Colts, Peyton Manning sits at the top (we'll see when it's all said and done, Andrew Luck). While speaking to reporters at Kelly's annual celebrity golf tournament at Terry Hills Golf Course on Monday, Polian compared Allen's current trajectory to both Kelly's and Manning's early years. In case you don't remember, things weren't great for them early, either. "Keep in mind, everybody should keep in mind, it was three years before we won anything with Jim," Polian said. "And Peyton's rookie year was the worst, at that point, in history, so it's a work in progress, but (Allen's) on the right track." As for Kelly, his early NFL career is a bit skewed since he played professionally for the Houston Gamblers of the USFL before joining the Bills, so he did have some pro experience as an NFL "rookie." But as Polian mentions, in Kelly's third season with the Bills in 1988, the Bills won their division. As for Manning, he had a 3-13 record as a rookie in 1998 and flipped those numbers in his second season, so there is precedence that perhaps Allen could see a big jump in 2019. Polian sees a jump on the horizon for Allen, too. "Just continue doing what he's doing. Second year, he's going to be a whole lot better than the first. The biggest jump a player makes is from his first and second year," Polian said. "But there's still a learning curve. I think he'll have learned when to run and when not to run, don't take unnecessary chances, but you know, he's a playmaker. So he's going to do that. It's all part of the maturity factor." Certainly, the talent added along the offensive line and in playmaker roles this offseason should help Allen, too. MORE: Why James Holzhauer's small Final Jeopardy! bet made total sense Did Nike accidentally reveal that Kevin Durant is staying with the Warriors? Roundup: iTunes Done; Chipotle Prices; North Carolina Shark Attack; Billionaire Jay-Z Report: Suns, Bulls offering lottery picks for Lonzo Ball Should Bills fans worry about Roger Goodell's comments?


Cowboys defensive end Robert Quinn had surgery to repair his broken hand this week and the hope was that Quinn would recover in time to play in the first game of the regular season. Quinn won't be playing in that game whether the hand is healed or not. The NFL announced on Thursday that Quinn has been suspended for the first two games of the year for a violation of the league's performance-enhancing substance policy. Quinn was acquired by the Cowboys as part of the plan to fill the void left by Randy Gregory 's suspension. The team will now have to come up with another plan for the early part of the season, although Gregory is expected to apply for reinstatement. The Cowboys play the Giants and Washington in the first two weeks of the season.


Vice President Pence traveled to Florida on Tuesday to launch a national "Latinos for Trump" initiative in a bid to bolster support for the Republican ticket at time when new polling shows large majorities of Hispanics favoring the election of a Democratic president next year. During an event staged in Miami, the city hosting the first of the Democratic presidential debates this week, Pence called Trump "a great champion of Latino and Hispanic Americans" and said the new group is "one of the most important coalitions of the 2020 campaign." Florida, home to more than 2 million Hispanic registered voters, is a key state for Trump's reelection fortunes next year. Trump's immigration policies and rhetoric on the subject have drawn pointed criticism from many Latinos. Pence largely sought to make the case for voting Republican next year on economic issues, pointing to a decline in the Hispanic unemployment rate since Trump took office. "President Trump promised to get this economy moving again, and President Trump delivered," Pence said. "President Donald Trump is the best friend that Latino and Hispanic businesses have ever had in the White House." Later in his remarks, Pence touched on Trump's efforts to "secure the border," prompting chants of "Build the wall"   a reference to the president's long-promised barrier along the U.S.-Mexico border. Miami was among the cities that Trump targeted for sweeping raids when he announced a plan last week to remove " the millions of illegal aliens who have illicitly found their way into the United States ." Although he subsequently postponed the raids, the threat was among the latest of Trump's policies to alienate many in the Latino community. The Trump administration's practice of separating migrant families at the southern border has also proved highly unpopular. And Trump sparred with officials in Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria in 2017 about a federal response that many on the island and elsewhere viewed as less robust than those in hurricane-damaged states on the mainland. Polling released this week by Telemundo showed Trump facing head winds among Hispanic voters in several states. In Florida, only 34 percent of Hispanic voters would like to see Trump reelected, while 56 percent would prefer to replace him with a Democrat, according to the survey conducted by Mason-Dixon Strategies. The numbers were even less favorable to Trump elsewhere. In California, 26 percent of Hispanic voters would like to see Trump reelected, while 66 percent would prefer a Democrat. In Texas, 25 percent would like to see him returned to office, while 69 percent want a Democrat. And in the New York metro area, 19 percent want Trump reelected, while 73 percent prefer a Democrat. Republicans involved in the "Latinos for Trump" initiative express hope that he can build on his performance among Hispanics in 2016. Trump won 28 percent of the Latino vote nationally in that election, according to exit polling, while Democrat Hillary Clinton won 66 percent. During a television appearance Tuesday morning, Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez (R) argued that Trump's record would help him next year. "I think the past three years under President Trump speaks volumes to the great work he's done for the Latino community," said Nuñez, who co-chairs the new effort courting Latinos. "If you look at the data . . . record low unemployment for Latinos, record high median income, homeownership. . . . Everything points to promises made, promises kept."


LOS ANGELES (CBSLA)   A man has died after being run over by a truck as he was lying down in the parking lot of a CVS in Van Nuys. The crash was first reported at about 2 a.m. in the CVS parking lot near Sepulveda and Sherman Way. Police say the man was lying down in the roadway of the parking lot. It's not clear what the man was doing on the ground, but police say he may have been homeless. The unidentified man was taken to Northridge Hospital, where he died. (credit: CBS) Police say the driver didn't see the man in the parking lot and drove over him. He appeared to be distraught after learning the man had died. The driver was not arrested, but was cited for other violations.


We generally don't think of snack time and mealtime as risky parts of our day, but there are plenty of foods out there we should be wary of. Meat and poultry This seems like a broad category, we know. But 29 percent of all deaths from foodborne illnesses originate in meat and poultry, according to outbreak data collected by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). And overall, pathogens in food are a bigger killer than allergens or toxic chemicals the CDC estimates that about one in every six Americans gets sick from food each year, and around 3,000 of those people die. Make sure your meat and poultry are cooked to appropriate temperatures (145 degrees for cuts of beef and pork, 160 for ground meat, and 160 degrees for poultry). Find out exactly how long you can safely store meat in your fridge . Raw dairy products 'I personally do not drink raw milk. Pasteurizing milk reduces or removes potential hazards,' says Amanda Kinchla , associate professor at the University of Massachusetts Department of Food Science. Although raw dairy has an enthusiastic following among people who say it tastes better than pasteurized milk (which has been heated to kill pathogens) and can cure eczema, the CDC points out that almost 2,000 illnesses and 144 hospitalizations were attributed to outbreaks of germs from raw dairy products between 1993 and 2012. Raw milk, soft cheese, ice cream, and yogurt are all risky. Here are some other foods that can be dangerous if eaten raw . Raw sprouts Paul Dawson, a food science professor at Clemson University's College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences , says he doesn't eat raw sprouts if he doesn't know where they've come from. Although raw sprouts look like a health food, they're grown in warm, humid conditions that can also be ideal for the proliferation of pathogenic bacteria, says Foodsafety.gov . Kids, elderly people, and pregnant women are most susceptible to illness from contaminated sprouts. Peanuts 'Statistics on food allergy deaths vary,' Dawson says. 'But the CDC reported that there are about 11 deaths in the United States each year due to an allergic reaction to food.' Although food allergies are less deadly than foodborne illnesses, individuals who live with them have to be very vigilant about their meals and surroundings. For those who are allergic to peanuts, exposure to even a tiny amount can cause symptoms that range from a runny nose to full-on anaphylaxis, when the throat swells, making it difficult or impossible to breathe. Peanut allergies are the most common cause of food-related anaphylaxis, according to Mayo Clinic . Most people who are aware of their peanut allergy carry an epinephrine injector, and many schools now keep the medicine on the premises in case of emergencies. Here are other foods that are responsible for almost all food allergies. Tree nuts The American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology estimates that between a quarter and 40 percent of people who are allergic to peanuts are also allergic to at least one tree nut, a category that includes almonds, cashews, walnuts, and pine nuts. Along with peanuts and shellfish, it's one of the primary causes of anaphylaxis. Shellfish Shrimp, crab, lobster, clams, mussels, oysters, and scallops are a double-threat to some people: Shellfish are one of the food allergens that most commonly lead to deadly anaphylaxis, and raw shellfish are also one of the most common causes of foodborne illnesses. Raw oysters, in particular, can be contaminated by Vibrio bacteria, which can cause gastrointestinal problems, bloodstream infections, skin blistering, and even death, according to the CDC . (The agency takes pains to point out that hot sauce, lemon juice, and alcohol do not kill bacteria, but proper cooking does.) Take a look at these foods you had no idea could give you food poisoning . Starfruit For most of us, this sweet and pretty yellow fruit is safe to eat but that's only because our kidneys filter out a neurotoxin called caramboxin, according to Phys.org . For people with kidney disease, starfruit can actually be deadly , because caramboxin which the diseased kidneys can't clear can reach the brain and cause severe symptoms including hiccups that won't stop, vomiting, weakness, and confusion. Without dialysis, patients can suffer long seizures, comas, and death. Cherry pits 'There are chemicals inside of cherry pits that can liberate cyanide,' says Carl K. Winter , an extension food toxicologist at the University of California, Davis. But that doesn't mean you have to swear off cherries: 'The first principle in toxicology is that the dose makes the poison,' Winter says, and the amount of cherry pits one would have to eat to suffer the ill effects of cyanide exposure is unrealistically large. 'The best diet is one in which people eat a variety of different foods,' Winter adds. 'Everything is fine when consumed in moderation.' Read about cooking mistakes that can make your food toxic . Apple and pear seeds Cherries aren't the only fruit with poisonous seeds. 'Many seeds and pits contain compounds that, when eaten, are digested into cyanide,' Dawson says. 'These compounds are collectively known as nitrilosides, which have been proposed as actually being an essential nutrient. However, when consumed in extremely high concentrations , hydrogen cyanide can reach dangerous levels in the body.' Cassava This starchy root is another potential poisoner: 'It's similar to cherry pits in that it has cyanogenic glycosides, chemicals that can liberate cyanide,' Winter says. 'For [parts] of the world for which cassava is the main source of starch, they have to go through a pretty elaborate procedure to reduce the amounts of cyanide.' Those procedures include peeling and thorough cooking, according to Kitchn . Learn why these foods used to be bad for you but aren't anymore . Ackee The national fruit of Jamaica also requires extreme care although it's beloved in dishes like ackee and saltfish , it's also known to cause Jamaican vomiting sickness, according to Medscape . That's because when it's unripe, ackee contains a poison called hypoglycin A. The fruit is only safe to eat when it has turned red and opened of its own accord. At that stage, it reveals large black seeds that are poisonous at all stages, as is the skin. Only the yellow flesh is edible. Raw elderberries These berries aren't usually grown commercially, but they're pretty easy for foragers to find in the wild across Europe and the United States. They make delicious jams, compotes, syrups, and pies, according to the BBC , but only after they're cooked. Raw berries (and the plant's bark and leaves) contain a compound that can cause nausea the CDC describes an incident in 1983 when a California religious group served fresh elderberry juice, and eight people suffered nausea, vomiting, cramps, and weakness, and some of them complained of dizziness, numbness, and stupor. Parts of the plant can also contain toxic substances livestock animals have died after eating its roots and young leaves. Check out the weirdest, grossest foods people eat around the world . Wild mushrooms 'If you're an experienced mycologist, it's a great hobby for you,' Winter says. 'You know what you're doing, you know what to avoid.' If, on the other hand, you're not completely sure what kind of mushroom you're looking at, don't pick it. The death cap mushroom's toxins totally resist cooking and will cause severe illness within hours, leading to coma and eventually death in half of the people who eat it, according to Britannica.com . Numerous other slightly less toxic varieties can cause long-term liver and kidney damage if ingested. Green potatoes When they've been sitting around for a while, exposed to light and warm temperatures, potatoes can start to produce a chemical called solanine that, in high enough concentrations, can cause nausea, headaches, and neurological problems, according to the New York Times . Conveniently, though, you can tell it's happening because the potatoes turn green they produce chlorophyll at the same time they're making solanine. If you see green spots, cut them off your potatoes before cooking. Find out the foods that food safety experts never, ever eat . Fugu Fugu, aka pufferfish, are the second-most poisonous vertebrate in the world (after the golden poison frog), but their meat is sold for hundreds of dollars at high-end restaurants in Japan, reports CNN . Chefs are required to train for three years before passing a test to be sure they're qualified to prepare the delicacy, but it still causes numerous cases of food poisoning every year most among fishermen who prepare the fish at home, according to the BBC . Another reason not to eat it? It's illegal in the U.S.  and so are these 11 other foods .


The Browns blinked. After insisting all offseason they weren't going to trade surplus running back Duke Johnson , they have shipped him to Houston. According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, the Texans are sending a 2020 fourth-round pick which could become a third-rounder. That's a big addition for the Texans, as Johnson provides another threat out of the backfield along with Lamar Miller . Johnson wanted out of Cleveland after the depth chart filled up around him, with Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt (at least for the final eight games this year) figuring to take up all the oxygen.


Curious just how far your dollar goes in Phoenix? We've rounded up the latest places for rent via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to finding affordable apartments in Phoenix if you don't want to spend more than $1,200/month on rent. Take a look at the listings, below. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.) Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Links included in this article may earn Hoodline a commission on clicks and transactions. 13440 N. 44th St. (Paradise Valley) Listed at $1,102/month, this 690-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 13440 N. 44th St. In the unit, you can anticipate hardwood flooring, a walk-in closet and a fireplace. The building offers on-site laundry, secured entry and assigned parking. Pets are welcome. (See the complete listing here .) 4045 W. Bell Road (Deer Valley) Next, check out this 1,065-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment that's located at 4045 W. Bell Road. It's listed for $1,105/month. The building features on-site laundry, a fitness center, assigned parking and secured entry. If you've got a pet, you'll be happy to learn that cats and dogs are welcome. Expect a $150-300 pet fee. (Check out the complete listing here .) East Bell Road and 56th St. (Paradise Valley) Located at East Bell Road and 56th Street, here's a 750-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's also listed for $1,105/month. Expect to see in-unit laundry, a dishwasher and carpeted floors in the apartment. When it comes to building amenities, you can anticipate a fitness center. Good news for animal lovers: Both dogs and cats are permitted here. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee. (See the complete listing here .) 2606 N. 44th St. (Camelback East) Listed at $1,110/month, this 605-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom residence is located at 2606 N. 44th St. When it comes to building amenities, anticipate on-site laundry. The unit also has a walk-in closet, a dishwasher, and a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting. Cats and dogs are not welcome. (Take a look at the complete listing here .) 80 W. Maryland Ave. (Alhambra) Finally, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit over at 80 W. Maryland Ave. It's also listed for $1,110/month for its 650 square feet. In the residence, you can expect to see stainless steel appliances. When it comes to building amenities, anticipate a swimming pool and assigned parking. Pet lovers are in luck: Cats and dogs are allowed. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental. (See the complete listing here .) Working with a tight budget? Here are the cheapest rentals recently listed in Phoenix . This story was created automatically using local real estate data from Zumper and Apartment Guide , then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Chris Herrmann's career in Oakland got off to a rough start with a knee injury that required surgery in spring training. When he finally made it back to the big leagues, he sure made the most of his debut. Herrmann became the first player to hit a grand slam in his first game for Oakland and the A's went on to beat the Minnesota Twins 8-6 on Tuesday night for their fourth straight victory. ''It felt amazing,'' he said. ''It's been a grind. I can't thank my family enough for all the support I had the past three months. There were times where I didn't even think I'd be able to play this year. ... Just to come out here and to hit a grand slam in my first game with the team is awesome.'' Herrmann was activated from the injured list before the game and thrown right into the lineup by manager Bob Melvin. He made an immediate impact in his debut when he connected off All-Star Jake Odorizzi (10-4) to give the A's a 6-3 lead in the fourth inning. The first three batters reached in the fourth against Odorizzi, who was then visited by manager Rocco Baldelli and the trainer with the count 1-1 on Herrmann. Odorizzi stayed in the game and Herrmann hit the next pitch out to center field. ''Nice little impact when you hit a home run period, let alone a grand slam,'' Melvin said. ''It makes you feel like you belong pretty quickly with the team.'' Odorizzi was then replaced after throwing two balls to the next hitter with a blister on his right middle finger. He will be placed on the injured list and miss the All-Star Game. ''If it's any other finger I can get through it,'' he said. ''It's just that's the worst spot for a blister to happen. It's more like one of those perfect storm type of areas, right on the corner and in front. If I stay behind the ball it still burns, and on the side with my slider and split it burns on that side, too. It's every pitch.'' Odorizzi allowed six runs - five earned - and four hits in three-plus innings. He is 0-2 with an 8.76 ERA in his past three starts following a 10-game winning streak. Matt Olson added a two-run homer, Mark Canha hit a solo shot and Robbie Grossman had an RBI single for the A's, who have won 11 of 14 games. Daniel Mengden (3-1) allowed five runs and eight hits in 5 2/3 innings. Liam Hendriks pitched the ninth for his third save. Jason Castro hit two solo homers and Miguel Sano had a two-run shot for the Twins. That gave Minnesota 160 homers this season, one shy of the major league record for most before the All-Star break set by the Yankees last season. TRAINERS ROOM Twins: RHP Zack Littell will be called up from Triple-A Rochester to replace Odorizzi. ... LHP Adalberto Mejia was activated from the 60-day injured list. Mejia missed 56 games with a right calf strain. He allowed one run and three hits in 3 1/3 innings. Athletics: Melvin said he was relieved OF Stephen Piscotty has no major ligament tear in his right knee after hurting it on a slide this past weekend. Piscotty could still miss a month with a sprained knee. ... LHP Sean Manaea (shoulder) threw a 30-pitch bullpen session. If he comes out of his next bullpen session feeling well he could be ready to start a rehab assignment. THROWN OUT The defensive play of the game came from Twins LF Marwin Gonzalez, who made a one-hop throw home from the wall in left field to nail Canha at the plate in the fifth inning. Canha was trying to score from first on a double by Ramon Laureano. REMEMBERING SKAGGS Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs' death on Monday hit the Twins especially hard. 1B C.J. Cron and pitchers Blake Parker and Mike Morin all played with Skaggs on the Angels and were close with him. Cron and Morin had ''TS45'' on their hat in tribute to Skaggs' number and Morin pointed to the sky when he walked off the field after the eighth inning. ''It is devastating,'' Baldelli said. ''It's incredibly sad. I couldn't imagine being the Anaheim Angels right now. We have several guys that didn't just know Tyler Skaggs but were very, very close with him. I don't think this is something the baseball community ever gets over when something like this happens. I think it stays with you for a very long time.'' UP NEXT Mike Fiers (8-3) looks to win his seventh straight decision when takes the mound for the A's in the middle game of the series against Kyle Gibson (8-4). Fiers is 6-0 with a 2.39 ERA in his last 10 starts. -- More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/tag/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP-Sports


An elderly man died in a morning fire in Cedarburg, according to the Ozaukee County Coroner's office. Crews on the scene say the man, 85, died in the fire near Hillcrest and Lincoln. His daughter, 62, was rescued and is recovering in a hospital. There's no word yet on what started the fire. READ MORE: Elderly man killed in morning fire 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.


Lewis Hamilton has called for Formula One's future to be shaped by someone from outside the sport. The five-time world champion was speaking after he dominated a French Grand Prix so processional that it triggered extensive soul-searching over what improvements could be made to improve the fare. Hamilton, who is taking on the unofficial role of the drivers' elder statesman, represented his peers at a meeting in Paris last week at which the regulations for 2021 and beyond were discussed. He was deeply unimpressed by what he discovered, calling the way the sport is run a 'mess'. His Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff appears desperately keen to run Formula One, possibly, as he sees it, replacing F1 chief executive Chase Carey, who has been in charge since recently new owners Liberty Media took over from Bernie Ecclestone. Jean Todt, the former Ferrari team principal who oversaw Michael Schumacher's years of dominance, is the other central figure as president of the law-making FIA. But Hamilton, 34, said: 'While I don't believe there is a better manager than Toto within the whole of Formula One, we as humans can be biased. 'You have got Jean Todt. I know Jean is level but he was with the red team for so long. Surely, when he wakes up and there is a red shirt or a silver shirt, he probably goes for the red one. 'Just like when I see the No 6 (his former team-mate Nico Rosberg's race number) and the No 44 (his own), I go for 44. 'Toto has been Mercedes through and through for such a long period of time. 'It would be best to get someone from outside who is neutral and doesn't know about Ferrari for instance.' The Paris meeting Hamilton attended was called to determine the complexion of F1 when the current Concorde Agreement expires in 18 months' time, with the deadline for the new regulations having been postponed until October as the teams and rule-makers wrangle over the plans. 'The FIA are the governing body and they need to be making all the decisions. The teams shouldn't be involved in that. 'The teams all want something for themselves. It would be the same in football - they would push and pull for their own benefit. 'But if you have a central group of people like the FIA, with Liberty, whose sole job is to make the sport great again, they should just have the power, and they should make the decisions.' Hamilton said the cars should be lighter and more agile, rather than heavier as currently proposed. Read more


MINNEAPOLIS -- This strong start by the first-place Minnesota Twins has been fueled by an ample supply of power. Byron Buxton and Jason Castro each hit two-run homers, just the cushion that was needed to withstand a late surge by the Los Angeles Angels. "Just put good swings on the ball," Buxton said, "and the ball will do what it does." Twins reliever Mike Morin hit former teammate Mike Trout with a bases-loaded pitch that forced in a run in the ninth inning before retiring Shohei Ohtani to end the game on a groundout and preserve an 8-7 victory over the Angels on Wednesday. BOX SCORE: TWINS 8, ANGELS 7 "I thought we were going to sneak away with it," Angels starter Trevor Cahill said, "but give the Twins credit. They stopped us at the end." Jonathan Lucroy had an RBI double and David Fletcher drove in a run with a single against Trevor Hildenberger in the three-run ninth, before the AL Central leaders turned to Morin for the final two outs and his first save this season. Morin gave up two of the season-high 18 hits by the Angels and plunked Trout on the shoulder. Ehire Adrianza added a two-run double for the Twins, who took the three-game set from the Angels and improved their series record this season to 8-4-2. They've won 10 of their last 15 games, and they're 24-6 when scoring four or more runs. The Twins have 76 home runs in 42 games, the third-most in the majors. "We just have a knack for hitting them, and it's good to have," Twins starter Jake Odorizzi said. "You're never out of a game and can get a lead. We needed every bit of that lead. It's going to be a good year watching these guys keep progressing through these at bats." Odorizzi (6-2) had his scoreless streak stopped at 22 innings, the fifth-longest in team history, when Tommy La Stella took him deep in the third for his team-leading 11th homer. Lucroy tacked on a two-run shot in the sixth, which Odorizzi did not finish for the first time in four starts. He gave up nine hits and three runs in 5 1/3 innings, but this Twins lineup that's suddenly stacked with sluggers produced enough support. The Twins began the day with an .823 OPS, second-best in the majors. "You're going to have to win games ugly and clean," Odorizzi said. "Whatever they are, we're going to have to win them one way or another to make the postseason. Today it got interesting, and we still won." Cahill (2-4) bore the brunt of that, allowing six hits and six runs in 4 1/3 innings. He failed to finish the fifth for the fifth time in his last six turns, and the major league leader in home runs allowed has now been taken deep 14 times after the drive to left-center by Buxton in the fifth . Castro homered off Luke Bard , his sixth of the season and the most uplifting hit of the afternoon for the Twins given the injury to fellow catcher Mitch Garver . The Twins lead the major leagues with 17 home runs and 40 RBIs from the catching position. The Angels went 3 for 17 with runners in scoring position, leaving 14 men on base. Blake Parker, their closer last season, struck out Ohtani with two runners on to finish the eighth. Trevor May, who has stranded all 10 runners he's inherited this season, relieved Odorizzi and ended the sixth with a fly out by La Stella to leave two on. THE ANGELS' GREATEST HITS La Stella went 4 for 5, his 10th multi-hit game of the season, and is batting .367 over his last 20 games. Lucroy drove in three runs, raising his career average against the Twins to .343 with 31 RBIs in 140 at-bats. Brian Goodwin tied his career best with four hits. STRUGGLING SIDEARMER Hildenberger, who has allowed 13 runs in 6 1/3 innings over his last eight games, was sent to Triple-A Rochester after the game. The right-hander started the season with 11 scoreless appearances, spanning 7 2/3 innings. MULTI-PURPOSE Ohtani and his two-way skills have some company in the clubhouse. The Angels promoted first baseman Jared Walsh from Triple-A Salt Lake, filling the roster spot vacated by Justin Bour's demotion, and Walsh marked his major league debut with three singles. Walsh, who like Ohtani is a pitcher and a hitter, was a 39th-round draft pick in 2015. He batted .302 with 10 homers and 26 RBIs in 37 games for Salt Lake and allowed two runs in five innings as a reliever. "Pretty much everything I hoped it would be," Walsh said of his debut. TRAINER'S ROOM Angels: LF Justin Upton, who has yet to play this season because of a turf toe injury on his left foot, has begun throwing and swinging in the batting cage. He has yet to be cleared for running on the ground, only on a special anti-gravity treadmill, Ausmus said. Twins: DH Nelson Cruz was held out for the third straight game because of a sore left wrist, but manager Rocco Baldelli said he was available to play if needed. UP NEXT Angels: After an off day, the Angels return home for a three-game series against Kansas City. RHP Matt Harvey (1-3, 6.59 ERA) starts on Friday night, opposite Royals RHP Brad Keller (2-4, 4.47 ERA). Twins: RHP Michael Pineda (2-3, 5.85 ERA) takes his turn on Thursday night in Seattle when the Twins start a four-game series against his original team the Mariners, who send RHP Erik Swanson (1-4, 6.35 ERA) to the mound. ___ More AP baseball coverage: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports Related slideshow: 2019 MLB season (Provided by imagn)


Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey has made it known on more than one occasion this offseason that he wants to add a third star to go with James Harden and Chris Paul. While Paul's contract and an apparent rift with Harden complicate things, the Rockets now believe they can add Jimmy Butler in free agency. "I'm hearing these rumblings about Jimmy trying to get back there (Western Conference)," ESPN's Brian Windhorst said Friday . Butler spent a little over one season with the Minnesota Timberwolves before being shipped off to the Philadelphia 76ers during the early stages of the 2018-19 campaign. Windhorst's colleague over at ESPN, Tim MacMahon, added that "there are real rumblings. The Rockets think they have a chance." Given that Butler is set to receive max-contract offers in free agency , the Rockets would have to shed a ton of salary even to be considered an option. Paul and Harden are set to count a combined $76-plus million against the cap in 2019-20. Meanwhile, the likes of Eric Gordon, P.J. Tucker and Clint Capela round out the top five with a combined $37-plus million cap hit. Houston would have to rid itself of all three of those contracts and change without taking a penny back in return to make this work. Paul's contract seems to be a non-starter for other teams around the league and for good reason. He's set to count $124.1 million against the cap over the next three seasons. Related slideshow: Top picks of 2019 NBA Draft (provided by imagn)


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McLaren IndyCar project leader Robert Fernley has left the outfit in the wake of Fernando Alonso's failure to qualify for the Indianapolis 500. Former Force India deputy team principal Fernley was announced as president of the IndyCar project last November, some three months after he left his Formula 1 role following the takeover of the Silverstone team by a consortium led by Lawrence Stroll. Fernley's initial arrangement with McLaren ran up to this year's 500, and with Alonso failing to make the cut , he has already parted company with the team. "My contract only covered the Indy 500 programme," Fernley told Motorsport.com today. A McLaren spokesman told Motorsport.com: "I can confirm that he has left the team." McLaren viewed Fernley as a key figure in a successful midfield F1 team as a useful addition to the project, which was set up with the aim of not detracting from the regular F1 programme. In addition, Fernley brought past knowledge of the 500, having been involved with Indy efforts in the 1980s, including running the Mike Curb entry of Ed Pimm in 1986. At the time of Fernley's appointment McLaren CEO Zak Brown commented: "Bob is a fantastic operator and someone I respect greatly. His experience and leadership will be essential for us on this project. "He is particularly talented at putting effective teams together and extracting maximum performance with finite resources. The Indy 500 is no easy race and Bob's is a key role, so I'm delighted he's on board." Bob Fernley, Deputy Team Principal, Force India, on stage Photo by: Zak Mauger / LAT Images


Michael Dunlop won his 19th Isle of Man TT race, after beating Jamie Coward by 1.2 seconds in a thrilling two-lap Lightweight race. Dunlop led early in the race on the Paton, but was reeled in and passed by Coward at the end of the first lap, before responding on the final tour to notch up back-to-back LTW class victories. Coward ensured Dunlop's advantage on the run to Glen Helen on the opening lap was just 2.4s, though the Paton rider opened this up by 1.6s by the time they reached Ramsey. On the run over the mountain to the Bungalow, Coward had managed to cut Dunlop's lead to just 0.262s on his KW Electrical Kawasaki, and moved ahead of the time sheets by 0.7s as he completed the first lap. Dunlop clawed back three tenths at Glen Helen, and was just 0.163s adrift of Coward by the time they reached Ballaugh Bridge. From the editor, also read: Isle of Man TT: Hickman beats Harrison to Supersport win Isle of Man TT: Hickman triumphs again in delayed Superstocks Isle of Man TT: Birchall brothers score 10th Sidecar victory At Ramsey, Dunlop had regained the lead, and led Coward by 1.4s as they started the climb over the mountain. Dunlop maintained a gap of 1.2s over Coward to claim his first win of the week and his 19 th for the Dunlop family. Coward's second marked his first TT podium, while Supersport race one winner Lee Johnston guided the Ashcourt-backed KMR Kawasaki to the final rostrum step in third. Paul Jordan was five seconds adrift of the podium in the end on the Devitt Racing machine, with Michael Rutter completing the top five on the Bathams-backed KMR bike. North West 200 Supertwins winner Stefano Bonetti was sixth on his SC-Project Paton, with Gary Johnson (KMR), Norton's Peter Hickman, Dominic Herbertson (Cowton Racing) and Team ILR's Horst Saiger. Hickman was the only Norton runner to finish, after team-mates Davey Todd and John McGuinness retired on the opening lap.


Philadelphia Eagles star right guard Brandon Brooks continues to make tremendous strides in his rehab from a torn Achilles suffered during the teams NFC Divisional Playoff loss to the New Orleans Saints. Brooks has remained been adamant that he wants to be a go for the first day of training camp, even with the nine-month recovery prognosis for such an injury. On Friday, Brooks brightened the weekend of Eagles fans when he shared another milestone moment, as the Eagles star can now sprint and pass protect. Like riding a bike pic.twitter.com/1Lpy1cjQah - Brandon Brooks (@bbrooks_79) June 21, 2019 pic.twitter.com/46VBmPMiWo - Brandon Brooks (@bbrooks_79) June 21, 2019 Brooks looking fluid in pass protection is a good sign for his target date of being ready for training camp. MORE: Kyle Kuzma is already trash-talking his former Lakers teammate The 2019 NBA draft pick by pick Luke Bowanko: what the Lions are getting with their new OL Keston Hiura in Minors While Brewers Slump Is Causing Anguish and Despair Bleacher Report names Oakland a potential trade destination for CB Jalen Ramsey


You may not even know you're breaking a law. These days, you can find yourself on the wrong side of the law for speeding, littering and   apparently   whistling in public. If you dig deep enough on the internet, you can find all sorts of bizarre rules and regulations that our governments have created over the years. Some are still in effect today, including strange taxes on things like tattoos and laws that don't make much sense. Although many laws imposed by states are designed to keep citizens safe, others are weird, strange or just downright silly. And, if you violate them, you can get fined   or worse. Alabama: Throwing Confetti in the City of Mobile Mobile, Ala., might be the birthplace of Mardi Gras, but that doesn't mean you can carry or toss confetti to celebrate. The glittery stuff is illegal to use or sell within the city or police jurisdiction under the Alabama littering code, according to the private legal publisher Municode. Throwing confetti results in a $16 fine and $106 in court costs, according to city code. Alaska: Speaking Too Loudly Do you have a habit of talking loudly to get your point across? You'll have to take it down a notch in Fairbanks, where it's a crime to speak so loudly that you offend someone enough to make them leave the vicinity. That would be considered disturbing the peace, according to city code. In Alaska, penalties for disorderly conduct   including disturbing the peace   could entail a fine of up to $2,000, up to 90 days in jail or both, according to FindLaw. Arizona: Spitting on the Sidewalk If you spit publicly in the city of Goodyear, whether on a public walkway, street, park or the ground, you could face up to six months in jail and a fine of $2,500. You can also forget about spitting on the floor inside of a public building, according to the Goodyear government website. This is one pricey mistake you don't want to make. Arkansas: Playing More Than 25 Free Games of Pinball Arkansas is particular about its pinball rules. For one, a winning player can only have 25 free games. Additionally, coin-operated pinball machines and similar devices cannot take more than one coin   that's a misdemeanor punishable by up to $1,000 and/or a year in jail, according to the free legal site Justia. Along with its weird fines and laws, Arkansas is also known for some interesting state taxes. California: Allowing Dogs to Pursue Bears or Bobcats Dog owners beware: Don't allow your four-legged companion to chase a bear or bobcat. State law says that doing so is a misdemeanor. Dogs used by law enforcement officers are exempt, however. Colorado: Placing Upholstered Furniture Outside the Home Unless your furnishings are specifically upholstered for outside use, the city of Boulder considers it illegal to keep them in the yard. If caught, you'll wind up paying the removal and disposal fee, as well as $25 for administrative costs. Connecticut: Having More Than 4 Amusement Devices Per Arcade An arcade in Rocky Hill, Conn., should not have more than four mechanical amusement devices   including coin-slot operated machines and pinball machines, according to the city government ordinance. The way the law is written, video games might be fine, but that could just be because the law is outdated. Violators could face a $25 fine per day. Delaware: Selling Pet Fur Never use pet hair as monetary leverage in Delaware. It's a Class B misdemeanor to sell, barter or offer the fur of a domestic dog or cat, according to the state government website. This includes selling any product made from the hair, which could result in a fine of $2,500 and a ban on owning a dog or cat for 15 years. Florida: Throwing Dwarfs Apparently, dwarf-tossing was once a popular bar game in Florida. In fact, the state banned the practice of tossing people with dwarfism in 1989. If caught participating in this activity, you could be fined $1,000. One lawmaker tried to reverse the law in 2011, claiming that the government shouldn't decide how people make a living. Georgia: Whistling in Public In Athens-Clarke County, it's unlawful to create noise that's audible from a distance of 300 feet or more beyond property limits. The rule applies from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, and 7 a.m. to midnight on weekends. In particular, one cannot shout, hoot, sing or whistle on public streets, sidewalks or any private property, according to Municode. Violators face a $1,000 fine. Hawaii: Not Wearing Your Seat Belt   Unless You're in a Pickup Truck Hawaii's universal seat belt law requires everyone riding in a vehicle to buckle up   whether sitting in front or back. If not, you'll pay a ticket ranging from $102 to $112. That part of the law might not seem strange, but Hawaii also says you can go sans seatbelt if you're sitting in the bed of a pickup truck, which is legal when there is no seating in the cab of the vehicle, and when the side racks are securely attached and the tailboard or tailgate is securely closed. The fine for not adhering to the truck regulation is $25. Idaho: Grading and Packing Potatoes Incorrectly Misrepresenting the potato when it comes to grading or packaging in Idaho could get you slapped with a fine of up to $500 and/or jail time, according to the state. All potatoes sold should be of the same variety and nearly the same shape and size, though up to 6 percent in any container can vary in grade. Illinois: Letting Someone Sleep in a Bakery Illinois law dictates that one cannot sleep in a bakery, kitchen, creamery or cheese factory. You also can't allow your employees to sleep on the job, according to the state. The fine amount is unclear, however. Additionally, you can get fined up to $25 for expectorating where food is made or prepared. Indiana: Sniffing Glue for Excitement Some enjoy the aromas of candles and fresh flowers … and others apparently find pleasure in glue. According to Indiana law, sniffing glue for pleasure   or to get high   could cost you up to $1,000. The statute clearly says any person who inhales or ingests the fumes of glue or other substances commits a Class B misdemeanor. Iowa: Using a Deceased Person's Handicap Permit If you had access to a handicap-parking permit, would you use it? If the answer is yes, avoid traveling to Iowa. You could face a $200 fine if caught using a permit you don't need, according to an ABC affiliate in the state. Iowa's Department of Transportation stopped issuing lifetime handicap parking permits earlier this year in an effort to end misuse. Permits now expire after five years. Kansas: Hunting Rabbits From a Motorboat or Helicopter Whether it's a hare, deer or fowl, K.S.A. 32-1003 explicitly states that it's unlawful to "take any game animal or furbearing animal from a motorboat, airplane, motor vehicle or other water, air or land vehicle." Upon a second wildlife violation, you could be charged up to $250, according to the Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes. Kentucky: Dyeing a Duckling Blue Before you dye your livestock in Kentucky, you should understand the rules. You are not allowed to dye a duckling and offer it for sale unless it's in a group of six, according to the Kentucky government website. The law extends to dyeing any live baby chicks, ducklings, fowl or rabbits. Violating this rule could land you a fine of $100 to $500. Learn: The Craziest Fines You Can Pay When Traveling Abroad Louisiana: Sending Pizza as a Prank Unless given as a gift, don't prank a friend by sending a pizza to his or her house. The tab could end up costing you more than the price of laughs   $500 to be exact. According to Louisiana law, no person shall "intentionally place an order for any goods or services to be supplied or delivered to another person" unless they authorize it, live with you or you're sending it as a gift. The gesture can also be seen as harassment, so tread carefully. Maine: Erecting Billboards on Highways Maine is actually one of several states where highway billboards are illegal. According to the state's government page, you could face a fine of up to $500 for violating this law. Maryland: Gambling at Any Game Using Dice How would you like to be fined $100 or even go to prison for playing a game? Both are possibilities in Maryland. Basically, any game that involves dice and wagering money is against the law in this state, according to Municode. Massachusetts: Not Completing the National Anthem In Massachusetts, you'll never hear just a portion of "The Star-Spangled Banner" at a baseball game or other public entertainment venues. Singing or playing the national anthem other than in its entirety is punishable by a fine of up to $100, according to state law. The same goes for dancing to the song. Michigan: Committing Adultery Do you have a cheating spouse? A 1931 statute says adultery is a felony in Michigan. The unfaithful spouse could face up to four years in prison and/or a $5,000 fine, according to Michigan's legislature. The law was put to the test in 2012, when Police Sgt. James Myers was fired for on-the-job misconduct, including allegedly cheating on his wife and having a relationship with a local waitress. Although he lost his job, he never did jail time or paid a fine. Minnesota: Holding a Greased Pig Contest or Turkey Scramble Somewhere along the line, Minnesotans got creative with their barnyard games. The state, however, doesn't approve of tossing greased-up pigs, turkeys and chickens for fun. Mississippi: Having Multiple Illegitimate Children Legally, you can have one illegitimate child in Mississippi   just don't have more. According to state law, this is a misdemeanor punishable by up to a few months in jail and/or a fine of up to $500. It's important to note that the court won't convict solely on the unconfirmed testimony of the child's mother. Missouri: Braiding Hair Without a License You have to be a cosmetologist to braid African-American hair in Missouri, according to the Institute for Justice. So, before you perform your next braid, be ready to shell out for a proper license and put aside some time for proper training. Montana: Driving an Animal Onto a Railroad Track In Montana, make sure to stay off the railroad tracks with your pets. If you're found to have willfully driven the animal onto the track and caused it injury, you could face a $50,000 fine, up to five years in jail or both, according to state law. Nebraska: Hosting a Bingo Game Without a License In Nebraska, you need a license to drive, sell alcohol, practice law … and host a game of bingo, apparently. It might seem like a petty crime, but the fine is anything but   fines for Class I misdemeanors can be as much as $1,000. Under the Nebraska Bingo Act, no person without a license can run a bingo operation where a prize of more than $25 is awarded. Nevada: Throwing Things From a Chairlift You aren't allowed to throw things from a chairlift in Nevada, according to Justia. So, if you have plans to hit the slopes this year, avoid throwing, tossing, casting or intentionally dropping any items on your way up the mountain. Although the penalty is unclear, chances are you could get hit with a fine if caught. New Hampshire: Putting Anything Except Dairy in Milk Containers New Hampshire is very particular about what goes into its milk containers. You're out of luck if you want to put anything other than the white stuff in the jug. According to New Hampshire's General Court, "no milk and milk product container shall be used as a receptacle for any substance other than dairy products." Not following this rule is considered a misdemeanor. In New Hampshire, misdemeanors can be punishable with a fine of up to $2,000. New Jersey: Annoying Someone of the Opposite Sex Annoying people might not get invited to many parties. In Haddon, N.J., however, they can get hit with fines. According to New Jersey law, individuals who approach or accost members of the opposite sex in public places are subject to punishment. And habitual hand wavers should take note: The law applies to both verbal harassment and gestures. New Mexico: 'Indecent' Waitering Waiters or waitresses in New Mexico should refrain from showing their "intimate parts" while serving customers, according to online legal database LawServer. Anyone who commits this indecent act is guilty of a petty misdemeanor and can be fined up to $100 and/or serve jail time. New York: Taking a Tiger Selfie Take big cats off your selfie list if you plan to visit New York. Although taking pictures with tigers to post on dating apps is a popular trend, legislation was introduced in 2014 to prevent a potential mauling. Exhibitors of tigers and other animals that fall into the "big cat" category are prohibited from allowing a member of the public to have physical contact with the animal. Don't worry, though, you can still snap a photo with a chimp without incurring a fine. North Carolina: Stealing Kitchen Grease Credit the grease bandits for getting this law on the books. The law was established in 2012 after countless issues with kitchen grease thefts, according to Justia. People who steal grease worth less than $1,000 are guilty of a misdemeanor. People who steal more than $1,000 worth of grease are guilty of a low-level felony. North Dakota: Setting Off Fireworks After 11 p.m. If your Fourth of July plans have you traveling to Devils Lake, N.D., take heed. Local law prevents you from setting off fireworks after 11 p.m. Additionally, you can get in trouble for pyrotechnics displays at unsanctioned times of the year. To avoid fines, refrain from setting off fireworks except from July 1-5. Ohio: Coughing on Public Transportation In Ohio, you can't expectorate on someone while riding on public transportation, according to LAWriter Ohio Laws and Rules. You also can't cough in a facility or vehicle, according to Ohio legislation. Under state law, this is a minor misdemeanor and could cost you $150 if it's your first offense. If not, it's a misdemeanor in the fourth degree. Oklahoma: Bear Wrestling or Horse Tripping It's unlawful to engage in or be employed at a horse tripping or bear wrestling event in Oklahoma, according to the state's animal cruelty statutes. That means no selling, purchasing or offering up a bear or horse for this purpose. Committing such an act is considered animal cruelty, and you'll likely get smacked with a fine of up to $2,000. You could also face the possibility of jail time. Oregon: Hunting in Cemeteries Hunting in a graveyard might seem strange, but Oregon enacted a law to prevent just this activity. Although OregonLaws.org doesn't specifically address the hunting of the non-living, ghost hunters might want to do their research before venturing into the state. Otherwise, they could face misdemeanor charges. Pennsylvania: Fortune-Telling You can't run a psychic shop in Pennsylvania without risking criminal charges. Of course, you would predict any trouble beforehand, being a psychic. According to Pennsylvania legislation, telling people the future, suggesting they change their wills or revealing where money is hidden is a third-degree misdemeanor. Expect to pay a fine of up to $2,000. Rhode Island: Racing or Testing the Speed of a Horse on the Highway Giddy up? Not quite, if you want to race that horse on the highway. According to the Rhode Island state government, any person who rides a horse over a public highway for racing purposes might be fined up to $20 or serve jail time. South Carolina: Making Fake Marriage Proposals A male in the Palmetto State cannot propose to a woman without meaning it. Doing so would be a misdemeanor under the Offenses Against Morality and Decency Act. Committing such a crime is punishable by up to a year in prison and a fine at the court's discretion. South Dakota: Growing Sunflowers Who would think growing sunflowers is a public annoyance? Well, in Huron, S.D., the plant is lumped in with other nuisance weeds. In fact, the law says sunflowers could be deemed dangerous and unhealthy by the city building official. Violators could face a fine. Tennessee: Sharing Netflix Passwords Are you buddying up on your Netflix or Amazon Prime subscription? Sharing passwords to these and similar entertainment subscriptions is a criminal offense in Tennessee, according to a statute put into law in 2011. You could face hefty fines or jail time, according to USA Today. Texas: Selling Your Own Eye or Any Other Human Organ or Tissue In Texas, it's illegal to buy or sell human organs and tissue   even your own. Some exceptions exist for organs sold due to legitimate and consensual medical purposes. For everyone else, you're looking at a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by up to $4,000 or a year in prison. Utah: Serving Beer From a Keg Utah has a keg law that prohibits people from possessing beer in containers larger than two liters unless they are licensed beer retailers, according to Utah legislation. Consequently, if you want to serve beer on draft, you'll have to obtain a temporary permit for the sale and service of beer. The permit will cost you $100. Until recently, the state continued to follow the Zion Curtain law. Vermont: Selling or Possessing a Powdered Alcohol Product Vermont takes powdered alcohol very seriously. This substance, when mixed with water, turns into an alcoholic drink, but it can also be added to food. Anyone who possesses a powdered alcohol product can be fined up to $500. If you're caught selling, you're looking at a fine of up to $10,000 and/or two years in jail. Vermont isn't alone in restricting access to this product. As of May 2017, powdered alcohol was banned in 34 states and Washington, D.C., according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. Virginia: Having Unmarried Sex Virginia is the state for lovers   or is it? Unmarried individuals who voluntarily have sexual intercourse are guilty of fornication, punishable as a Class 4 misdemeanor, according to Virginia Decoded. Washington: Killing Bigfoot (Sasquatch) in Skamania County If you have a run-in with Bigfoot, don't kill him. The ape-like creature, who also goes by "Sasquatch" and "Yeti," is known to occasionally pop up in Skamania County. If you knowingly kill him, you could be looking at jail time and a $1,000 fine. West Virginia: Hunting Animals With a Ferret West Virginia takes its hunting laws seriously. One of the stipulations is not to hunt other animals with the use of a ferret, according to West Virginia legislation. Doing so could cost you at least $100 in fines. You're also banned from fishing with anything other than a rod, so avoid nose-diving or scooping up fish with your hands. Wisconsin: Selling or Possessing Illegal Butter Just recently, a law was overturned that prohibited the sale of home-baked goods. But the dairy capital still follows old protocol when it comes to butter. The law from the 1970s requires all butter sold in the state to be tested by experts and graded for quality, according to The Blaze. So, many residents are crossing state lines to purchase the popular Irish butter Kerrygold. Get caught selling locally, and you could face jail time or a $1,000 fine. Wyoming: Entering a Mine While Drunk Mining and drunkenness do not go hand in hand in Wyoming, as it's considered a Class A misdemeanor to enter a mine intoxicated, according to Wyoming legislation. The law also states that you cannot enter machine shops, logging camps or sawmills while under the influence. There might be more unknown laws including the weirdest American tax laws . 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Food trends come and go. So how can you tell which tastes are trending today? We took a data-driven look at the question, using Yelp to analyze which local businesses have been seeing especially high review volumes this month. To find out who made the list, we looked at Miami businesses on Yelp by category and counted how many reviews each received. Rather than compare them based on number of reviews alone, we calculated a percentage increase in reviews over the past month, and tracked businesses that consistently increased their volume of reviews to identify statistically significant outliers compared to past performance. Read on to see which spots are worth exploring, right now. Sergio's Cuban Open since 1975, this Cuban and breakfast and brunch spot, which offers sandwiches and more, is trending compared to other businesses categorized as "Cuban" on Yelp. Citywide, Cuban spots saw a median 4.5 percent increase in new reviews over the past month, but Sergio's Cuban saw a 22.2 percent increase, maintaining a mixed 3.5-star rating throughout. Moreover, on a month-to-month basis Sergio's Cuban's review count increased by more than 500 percent. It's not the only trending outlier in the Cuban category: Sanguich De Miami has seen a 13.8 percent increase in reviews. Located at 40 S.W. 12th St. in Brickell, Sergio's Cuban offers healthy fare like build-your-own bowls, empanadas, sandwiches and more. Thirsty? Sip on a cafe con leche or opt for a freshly squeezed orange juice. Sette Osteria Whether or not you've been hearing buzz about Sette Osteria , the well-established Italian, breakfast and brunch spot, which offers pizza and more, is a hot topic according to Yelp review data. While businesses categorized as "Italian" on Yelp saw a median 3.3 percent increase in new reviews over the past month, Sette Osteria bagged an 11.2 percent increase in new reviews within that timeframe, maintaining a superior four-star rating. It significantly outperformed the previous month by gaining 2.9 times more reviews than expected based on its past performance. Open at 2103 N.W. Second Ave. since May 2018, Sette Osteria offers a variety of Italian pasta, meat and fish dishes and pizza. Specifically, the menu features lobster ravioli, grilled pork chop and a vegetarian pizza with San Marzano tomato sauce, roasted bell peppers, eggplant and zucchini. Chef Creole Seasoned Kitchen The Little Haiti's Chef Creole Seasoned Kitchen is also making waves. Open since 1992 at 200 N.W. 54th St., the popular Caribbean spot, which offers seafood and more, has seen a 7.2 percent bump in new reviews over the last month, compared to a median review increase of 2.2 percent for all businesses tagged "Seafood" on Yelp. Chef Creole Seasoned Kitchen specializes in spiced seafood, and also offers jerk wings, conch fritters and braised oxtail. Side orders include paella rice, sweet fried plantains, macaroni and cheese and potato salad. Over the past month, it's maintained a superior four-star rating among Yelpers. Cinépolis Cinépolis is the city's buzziest New American spot by the numbers. The cinema, bar and New American spot, which opened at 3015 Grand Ave. on August 2018, increased its new review count by 5.8 percent over the past month, an outlier when compared to the median new review count of 2.2 percent for the Yelp category "American (New)." It outperformed the previous month by gaining 2.0 times more reviews than expected based on past performance. Cinépolis provides classic American fare for movie-goers, offering sliders, nachos, chicken wings and handcrafted cocktails. This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


The Boston Celtics are between a rock and a hard place when it comes to their offseason plans. According to the Boston Globe's Adam Himmelsbach, the team now believes its odds of re-signing Kyrie Irving in free agency "has eroded", while the team continues in their singular pursuit of New Orleans Pelicans star Anthony Davis. With Davis reportedly a flight risk even with marquee talent around him on the Celtics ( or any team, if AD's agent Rich Paul is not bluffing ) and little chance at convincing Irving of returning to the team, Celtics president and general manager Danny Ainge and the rest of Boston's front office have to find a pathway that will allow them to both retain enough talent to have a shot of contending should Irving not re-sign while also maintaining the most attractive trade package on offer for Davis. Per Himmelsbach, the team does still hope trading for Davis will be enough to convince the mercurial star to ink at least a short-term deal. After Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant's torn Achilles likely tarnished the shine of any link-up between he and Irving on a New York-area team, this seemed more plausible until reports began to paint a very different trajectory for Kyrie despite Durant's situation. With word and deed pointing to a decampment to the Brooklyn Nets, Boston no longer views Irving's return as likely, or even probable. For now, at least, the shift in perspective may signal an internal change in plans towards an unknown - at least, at the present - contingency plan to bolster the team's roster to compliment any Davis trade. Any such moves would either be incredibly risky for the Celtics' near future, as salary matching and other league rules would likely require packaging much of Boston's remaining young core left over from any Davis trade, or complicated moves involving sign-and-trades that, in turn, would limit the Celts' abilities to fill out the depth of their roster as an over-the-cap team. Whatever course the team is forced to take, expect a decision in the next week, as Pelicans executive vice president David Griffin has made it clear any such trade he makes must come with enough time to properly evaluate any prospects that may fall in the range of 2019 picks being offered in a Davis trade proposal. MORE: NBA world reacts to news that Klay Thompson tore his ACL in Game 6 loss This is how the Golden State Warriors head into the offseason 3 players Raiders could trade before start of 2019 season Ranking the 25 Best NBA Free Agents What Tim Duncan told LeBron James after Spurs beat Cavs in 2007 NBA Finals


Pebble Beach sits off 17-Mile Drive, but for Phil Mickelson, the course is at the fork of divinity and despair. Pebble is hosting the U.S. Open, the championship that's painfully eluded Mickelson. His relationship with this event, while not the dominant element of his career story, is definitely in its first paragraph, and the chances to rewrite it are dwindling. Mickelson will turn 49 on U.S. Open Sunday. That's 21 years older than the average Open winner in the past quarter century. It's also an event that has given him fits during the last decade, as he owns a lone top-25 finish (a runner-up in 2013) since 2010. Coupled with last year's quick-rake on the 13th green with his putter during Saturday's third round and a recent rip at the USGA , one could opine Mickelson has come to accept that it's not going to happen. Though that may be his ultimate fate, this year offers a final shot. He was born and lives in San Diego, but Mickelson has made Pebble his home. He's won the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am a record-tying five times after winning there earlier this year. He additionally has two runner-ups since 2016 at the Crosby Clambake to go with a T-4 at the 2010 U.S. Open on the grounds. Then there are parentage roots: His grandfather, Al Santos, was one of the first caddies at Pebble Beach. Mickelson still uses a silver dollar from Santos as a ball maker for luck. "I have such great memories here," Mickelson said in February on his Open-at-Pebble prospects. "I would love to add to it." So could this be the year golf's Charlie Brown, at his spiritual safe place, kicks that elusive ball, or is it ripe for Mickelson to be on his back once more? Putting aside cosmos and karma, a dive into the analytics show a roadmap where Phil may be left standing come Sunday's end. There are promises in Mickelson's corner. The U.S. Open is said to be the last bastion of accuracy in the bomb-and-gouge era, both in drive and approach. No matter the venue, finding the rough off the tee means a battle for par and missing the green means much worse. It's why the U.S. Open boasts the highest score relation to par of all the majors, with 3.84 under the average winning number this century. Subtract the 16-under aberrations at Congressional and Erin Hills, along with Tiger Woods' historic romp in 2000, that accounting drops to 1.66 under. Power matters, sure, but it's useless without precision. At least, that's the reputation. The stats show that's not always the case, not to the degree one would expect from the box. In the last 19 U.S. Opens, the cumulative average of fairways hit is 65.97 percent for winners compared to a 60.19 mark for the field. An advantage, but not one of significance. Moreover, though it's a small sample, that variance has been nonexistent at the last three U.S. Opens at Pebble, with Tom Kite, Woods and Graeme McDowell owning a collective 66.63 fairway percentage to the field's 65.29 figure. Music to Mickelson's ears, and a tune he likely knows. Keeping it straight has never been his speciality, yet 2019 has been a special kind of awful, ranking 206th in driving accuracy. That hasn't mattered in his dealings with Pebble. In four of his five Pro-Am wins and both of his runner-ups his driving accuracy has been worse than the field's, averaging a middling 65.85 percentage in those strong performances versus the field's 69.18 percentage. Granted, the set-ups are far from apples-to-apples: One frustrates the game's best, the other helps Ray Romano break 100. Nevertheless, subpar-driving marks didn't submarine Mickelson at the 2000 (T-16) or 2010 U.S. Opens (T-4). Below are Mickelson's accuracy percentages for his best seven finishes at Pebble Beach, along with his two U.S. Open appearances. How has Mickelson excelled in spite of his waywardness? Simple: Mickelson's been one of the best approach players from the high grass over the last decade, ranking 16th or better five times in rough proximity. Even this season, which has been a bit of a struggle (more on this in a moment), he ranks 28th in the category, and sixth from the right rough. Important, because while the U.S. Open's reputation for keeping it in the short stuff is slightly overblown, it's notoriety on second shots is well-earned. In the aforementioned 19-year time span, U.S. Open champs own a 68.49 greens-in-regulation percentage, a number that dwarfs the event average of 55.54. The disparity is relatively the same during the 1992, 2000 and 2010 U.S. Opens: 61.11 winner's GIR percentage versus 50.62 for the field. At U.S. Opens over the last decade, Mickelson in spite of the lone top-25 finish since the tournament last visited Pebble has been solid in this facet, owning a 61.30 GIR percentage. But that figure soars at Pebble to 71.45 percent. Again, distinctive set-ups … but not so distinctive where differentials like this are thrown out. Clearly, the course speaks to him. Because it's not just where you're hitting the approach, but how far. Which is where Pebble, more so than other Open sites, lends a helping hand. Pebble is expected to play 7,075 yards, with only Merion where Mickelson finished second having been a shorter U.S. Open venue in the last nine years. Not that Mickelson lacks pop by any means; he's 16th on tour in distance in 2019. However, while the onus on finding the fairway is slightly overblown, it's still advantageous. And for Phil, the shorter the club in hand, the better. "You really don't need to hit a lot of drivers," Mickelson said about Pebble. "So it gives me a chance that it lessens my weakness, which is hitting fairways." It's at this point we should mention Mickelson, just 10 days removed from this statement, announced plans to carry two drivers. Equipment choices aside, why Mickelson is so deadly at Pebble Beach is the distances he leaves himself for his second shot. Pouring through Mickelson's shot trails through the PGA Tour's database (which begin in 2003), a pattern emerges: by strategy or serendipity, Mickelson routinely faces approaches of 135-140 yards and 155-165 yards at Pebble. Yardages where Mickelson is perennially an assassin. In the last decade Mickelson has ranked inside the top 25 in approaches five times from 125-150 yards, including a standing of sixth this season. Same goes for 150-175 yards, ranking ninth in 2019. Oddly enough, despite his short-game wizardry, his numbers from inside 75 yards and 125 yards aren't as robust. Essentially, Pebble is tailored to Mickelson's optimal ranges. And they are ranges Mickelson should see at the U.S. Open, as the tournament will only play 120 total yards farther than February. Of course, while strokes gained has proved the importance of the iron game, it doesn't mean much if you can't convert on the greens. With five Pro-Am titles to his name, it's no surprise that Mickelson is comfortable on Pebble's. "You need to putt Poa annua greens very well with a lot of break, which is something I've done well," Mickelson said. Mickelson is one of the game's streakiest putters. In the last decade, he's ranked 13th or betting in strokes gained/putting three times. He's also finished outside the top 130 three times, with a handful of 40th and 50th places in between. He's as fickle with the flat stick as they come. Except at Pebble. He's one of the top putters each year on the peninsula, with a plus .671 strokes gained since 2009. For context, Greg Chalmers had a tour-best .790 strokes/putting mark last season; Mickelson's Pebble output would have been seventh. He's not been as prosperous during the U.S. Open. According to Shotlink, Mickelson has a negative -.637 in this span at the national tournament. To be fair, U.S. Open greens are the toughest players combat all season, while Pebble's surfaces are decidedly on the other side of the spectrum (again, catering to the amateur and celebrity ranks). It's also logical that a player would have better production on greens he sees annually versus a changing venue. Conversely, for a guy who was driven to insanity on Shinnecock's greens, Pebble's, even with a tad more speed, will be a welcomed sight. • • • Before placing wagers on Mickelson, there are a host of red flags. He hasn't been relevant on the big stage for quite some time. Save for his epic duel with Henrik Stenson at Troon, Mickelson doesn't have a top-15 finish in his last 16 majors. He's also not so much storming into Pebble as stumbling. The 48-year-old has missed the weekend in five of his past eight outings, and finished a distant T-71 at the PGA Championship. He's 96th in strokes gained, 77th in tee-to-green. Then there is his age. The Open Championship will entertain an elder statesman in contention; but not the American variety. Only twice has a player older than 35 won in this millennium. There will be more chances, but Winged Foot will be too long, its greens too complex, in 2020, and the rough at 2021 U.S. Open host Torrey Pines has become so brutal that Mickelson has stopped playing the Farmers Insurance Open, his hometown event. In short, this appears to truly be Mickelson's last shot. The idea that the 28th time's the charm for Mickelson seems farfetched. Yet, while despair appears on the horizon, the stats prove divinity remains in play. Explore Golf Digest All Access, with more than 30 video series to improve your game WATCH: GOLF DIGEST VIDEOS See the video. Every Hole at Pebble Beach Golf Links