Marcus Peters had a rocky first season with the Los Angeles Rams in 2018, going through peaks and valleys over the course of the 19-game stretch. He fell below expectations - both those of the team and his own - but his finish to the season was encouraging. Though it came as no surprise, the Rams showed confidence in Peters this offseason by keeping him on the roster instead of cutting bait and saving $9.1 million. What they have yet to do, however, is commit to him long-term. This is the final year of his rookie contract, meaning he'll become a free agent next March if he doesn't sign an extension with the Rams beforehand. Based on his past play in Kansas City - where he was a two-time Pro Bowler, Defensive Rookie of the Year and first-team All-Pro - Peters certainly seems like someone deserving of an extension. He hasn't made a fuss about his contract situation and the team's decision to wait things out, which shows maturity on his part. He's just focused on one thing: winning a Super Bowl. "I'm just here to play football, the rest of that stuff will take care of when it's time," Peters said after Sunday's practice. "I feel that you just keep coming and you do what you need to do and everything will get taken care of man. We've got bigger goals, really. All that other stuff will take care of itself." At a time when players are holding out for new contracts all over the league - from Melvin Gordon to Yannick Ngakoue - Peters should be getting more attention for his handling of the situation. Perhaps things would be different if he was a Pro Bowler again in 2018, but it's likely that even he knows he needs to play better to earn a big-money deal. And he's very much capable of elevating his game. The Rams can give him a new deal now, but the prudent move is to let him play out his current contract and go from there. Peters is fine with letting his performance on the field dictate his next contract. MORE: Trevor Bauer angrily fired a baseball over the centerfield wall before being pulled from game MLB Trade Deadline Rumors: Latest on Noah Syndergaard, Trevor Bauer, and More Tom Brady disobeys Bill Belichick at practice, and suffers the consequences Report: Steelers likely to be looking for new naming rights partner for Heinz Field Packers rookie RB Dexter Williams 'starting to learn what this league is all about'


View golfchannel.com video Arizona Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald is participating in the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament as he has for several years and finished the first round of play in 19th place. While he is not near the lead, he did make a nice chip shot on the 13th hole of the course, shown in the video above. He was just off the green and hit it just right, as the ball rolls in, hits the pin and drops in. Listen to the latest from Cards Wire's Jess Root on his podcast, Rise Up, See Red. Subscribe on Apple podcasts or Stitcher Radio . View embedded content MORE: Poker player loses brutal 31 million chip hand with pocket aces at 2019 WSOP Main Event Three Potential Landing Spots for Chris Paul Quinn Cook says LeBron has looked out for him throughout career News: Indefinite suspensions rule day for Cowboys, 18-game seasons The perfect storm: Andre Iguodala a possible return to the Warriors


The NFL would like to get a new Collective Bargaining Agreement in place before the start of the 2019 regular season, the league's 100th. Although that goal reflects an unreasonable degree of optimism, the league presumably would settle for declaring long-term labor peace in the days preceding the Super Bowl that caps the league's 100th season. Regardless, the window has opened, and an opportunity exists to get a deal done. From the perspective of the NFL Players Association, that gives rise to a different kind of opportunity   an opportunity to squeeze the NFL for more than what the NFL ordinarily would give, given the NFL's desire to get a deal done. That's the practical consequence of the league wanting to move now. It's true of any negotiation; if one side makes time of the essence, it alters the essence of the negotiation, at least a bit. Of course, this hardly means the league will just roll over for the NFLPA. And that's something the NFLPA needs to realize if/when an effort will be made to exploit the league's desire to get a deal done. The NFLPA should exploit the circumstances, to a certain extent. But an attempt to ask for too much could actually push the two sides farther apart, making it harder to get something accomplished. And if the NFL doesn't get the deal done within the time that the league would like to get the deal done, the NFL could then harden its position, making it even harder to get something accomplished. So this will require subtlety, and nuance. Yes, the NFLPA stands to squeeze a little more out of the NFL based on the NFL's desire to act now, but that's hardly a blank check. Even if/when the two sides strike a deal on the most important aspect of the talks   as always, the money   the NFLPA won't be able to say, "Give us this and that and that and this and that" without making an equivalent concession. That's how it always works, as to the non-monetary elements of any CBA negotiation. To get something, something else must be given up. And the two sides must be in harmony as to how the status quo will be changed as to one term, coupled with how the status quo will be changed as to another term. So, yes, the NFLPA currently has the upper hand, but to a very limited extent. If the NFLPA overplays its hand, the advantage will evaporate. And that's something that needs to be understood from the get-go, since the only way to prove the point is to push the issue and ultimately do a deal that isn't as good as the deal that could have been done.


Bryson DeChambeau has been a popular target of slow play criticism. On Thursday at Muirfield Village, the 25-year-old fired back. The defending Memorial champ, playing alongside Tiger Woods and Justin Rose in Round 1, was put on the clock when making the turn (the group began its round on the back). Then on the fifth hole, DeChambeau was given an individual bad time for taking too long to hit his second shot into the par 5. Though that did not earn a punishment, one more infraction would have led to a one-stroke penalty. "He came up to me and told me I had a bad time. And I was like, do you realize I was deciding between laying up and going for it?" DeChambeau told the Golf Channel's Will Gray . "And we've had struggles the past three holes in a row, hazards and making bogeys and all that. Was that not factored in? 'Well, it's just 40 seconds, it is what it is.' Well, I don't agree with that." This is not the first time this season DeChambeau's play has come under the spotlight. A number of players, including Brooks Koepka , took issue with DeChambeau's methodical pre-shot routine at the Dubai Desert Classic, which DeChambeau won. For his part, DeChambeau doesn't think the censure is warranted. "It's a bit unfair when you've got someone that's behind you, let's say, and they're slower, but they're quicker through their process," DeChambeau said to Golf Channel. "I get up there in the middle of the fairway and I have to wait for them to go, and then I have only my 40 seconds, which is what I'm trying to do everything under. People call me slow. I call myself quick with the stuff I do. … A lot of guys out here, they just see it and they hit it. And for me I don't want to do that because I feel like there's other variables I get hurt on." On the prolonged approach in question, DeChambeau's second shot at the fifth barley cleared the greenside water, and he got up-and-down for a birdie. However, he doubled the ensuing sixth, and finished with a two-over 74. A score nine shots behind Ryan Moore, who had the best performance in the morning wave with a seven-under 65. In DeChambeau's estimation, the tour should take into account the time it takes a player to reach their ball just as much as the pre-shot deliberation. "The time to hurry is in between shots. It's not over the shot," DeChambeau said. "It's timing how people walk. You have to add that to the equation. If you've got somebody walking slow and they get up to the shot and take their 20 seconds, what's the aggregate time for them to hit that shot in between shots? That's what really matters. It's not the shot at hand." DeChambeau and company were at least a hole behind the supergroup of Jordan Spieth, Rory McIlroy and Justin Thomas for most of the round. According to Woods, that position didn't fall solely on DeChambeau's shoulders. "It's one of those things where it's a group effort to try to get back in position," Woods said after an opening-round 70. "The group ahead of us, JT doesn't take a lot of time, Rory plays quick, and Jordan was 7 under through 13 holes. So they're obviously playing fast, and we were obviously not." See the video.


The 2020 Audi S6 has been updated , with the biggest change being its mild hybrid technology. Now, Audi has announced the performance-oriented midsize sedan will start at $74,895, making it $2,020 more expensive than the previous iteration. Research the Audi S6 on MSN Autos | Find an Audi S6 near you The Audi S6 undercuts the 2020 BMW M550i, which starts at $77,645. But that car features 523 hp instead of the Audi's 444 hp. The S6 packs a 2.9-liter twin-turbo V-6 engine and an electric compressor powered by a 48-volt mild hybrid system. The new setup increases torque to 443 lb-ft, and is intended to prevent turbo lag. Power is routed to all four wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission. For the price, the S6 offers a host of standard features, including a 12.3-inch fully digital instrument cluster, dual infotainment screen setup with navigation, and 20-inch wheels with summer performance tires. A black exterior kit is available, as is a sport suspension with adaptive dampers and an S sport package that brings dynamic all-wheel steering, a sport exhaust, and red brake calipers. Buyers who don't need such potent performance may consider the A6 , which starts as low as $55,095 with the four-cylinder engine that makes 248 hp and 273 lb-ft. The mild hybrid V-6 version bumps up power to 335 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque. Source: Audi


NEW YORK (CBSNewYork)   A new lawsuit claims a New York woman gave birth to other people's children, after a fertility clinic impregnated her with the wrong embryo. The couple claims the fertility clinic knew about the mix-up and tried to conceal it, CBS2's Meg Oliver reported Monday. After spending more than $100,000 on in vitro fertilization (IVF) services to become pregnant, the unidentified couple said they finally succeeded. However, when they gave birth in March, the Asian-American parents claim they were shocked to find neither baby was of Asian descent. The lawsuit claims genetic testing confirmed the babies belonged to two other couples, forcing them to give the babies up to their biological parents. They still don't know what happened to their two embryos that should have been implanted. (Photo: CBS2) The lawsuit names co-owners of CHA Fertility Center, Dr. Joshua Berger and Simon Hong, as responsible for the "unimaginable mishap." Human error is not uncommon at IVF facilities, according to IVF expert Jake Anderson. "It's this agonizing process to grow embryos, and it involves almost 200 different steps and when you assume this happens to thousands of patients every year within that laboratory, all of a sudden you've got a lot of moving parts," Anderson said. MORE : Donated Embryos, DNA Testing Kits Bring Brothers And Sisters Together Decades Later In Manhattan In 2009, Carolyn and Sean Savage experienced similar loss, upon learning the baby they had just conceived through IVF was not theirs. "You're so excited, and you feel like, 'finally,' and then to have the rug pulled out from under you in this kind of manner is … it's so painful," Carolyn Savage said. The Savages carried the baby to term, before giving him to his biological parents. They said hearing the news of another IVF mix-up was heartbreaking. "I cannot express how utterly unacceptable this situation is," Carolyn Savage said. "It is preventable. Protocols need to be followed, and they need to be taken seriously." The couple in this latest lawsuit is accusing the fertility clinic of medical malpractice, negligence, and 14 other counts. A lawyer for CHA Fertility Center declined to comment.


From a weightlifting competition to a brunch in the park, there's plenty to enjoy in Charlotte this week. Read on for a rundown of ideas for how to fill your calendar. Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Links included in this article may earn Hoodline a commission on clicks and transactions. Battle for the Fallen 3 From the event description: The third annual Battle for the Fallen is back! This is a sanctioned USA weightlifting meet. All event profits are donated to a non-profit organization serving veterans. When: Saturday, July 13, 6 a.m.-8 p.m. Where: Five Rings Strength & Conditioning, 421 E. 26th St. Admission: Free (Donations) Click here for more details, and to get your tickets Brunch in the Park From the event description: Hello ladies! The Power Within is hosting a light brunch in the park! Topics of discussion will include mental health, breaking generational curses and healing. When: Saturday, July 13, 10 a.m.-noon Where: Freedom Park Admission: $7 Click here for more details, and to get your tickets First Annual Charlotte Children's Business Fair From the event description: You don't want to miss the opportunity to support our kid entrepreneurs as they launch their very own start-up businesses. At our pop-up market, participants will be given a chance to promote their own service or product. When: Saturday, July 13, 4-8 p.m. Where: StoneCrest at Piper Glen, 7900 Rea Road Admission: Free Click here for more details, and to get your tickets Posh N' Sip Charlotte From the event description: One of the best parts about Poshmark is the amazing community of men and women who are not only making serious money building their fashion businesses, but also making lifelong friends along the way. What's better than Poshing with your friends? Poshing together in real life at a Posh N' Sip! When: Saturday, July 13, 7-10 p.m. Where: Dilworth Grille, Morehead Room, 911 E. Morehead St. Admission: Free Click here for more details, and to get your tickets This story was created automatically using local event data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Whatever Kawhi Leonard decides, whatever the Lakers look like next season, this is a good pickup. Veteran stretch four Jared Dudley , who spent last season mentoring the youth in Brooklyn, has agreed to a one-year deal to join the Lakers' bench, reports Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Free agent Jared Dudley has agreed to a one-year, $2.6M deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, agent Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports tells ESPN.   Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 2, 2019 Dudley had a real impact on the Nets young roster a year ago, and really wanted the chance to play for the Lakers. He'll get a chance to impact on a roster that needs veterans capable of contributing in a pressure environment. https://t.co/hemklha12P   Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 2, 2019 Dudley essentially confirmed this. Let's get it! https://t.co/xpaG6y7RKp   Jared Dudley (@JaredDudley619) July 3, 2019 Because this is a minimum contract it does not impact the Lakers cap space. (And if you're trying to read into a Dudley-Leonard connection, you need to get out more.) Dudley   a media favorite because he's a great quote and smart about explaining Xs and Os   shot 45 percent from the right corner three last season and shot 35.1 percent from three overall (which is a step up from how the Lakers built their roster last summer). About to turn 34, the Boston College alum isn't moving like he once did, but he's a stretch four who plays a smart game, knows how to be a pest on defense, and is not afraid of the moment. On a Laker team that will be looking for guys who can handle the spotlight and contribute in a role (again, no matter what the rest of the roster looks like) Dudley is a nice pickup.


If the 49ers manage to make it all the way to Super Bowl LIV at the end of the 2019 season, Rock and Roll Hall-of-Famer Steve Miller should get some sort of award-especially if those 49ers take on the Patriots (which is a much safer bet). As it turns out, Miller, the Bay Area guitarist, singer, and songwriter who's sold over 60 million albums throughout his career, is a bit of a Nostradamus when it comes to teams the Patriots face in their many Super Bowl appearances. This was pointed out by a writer for the Pats Pulpit website. Indeed, the Patriots have faced Seattle, Philadelphia, Atlanta, and Los Angeles in their last four Super Bowls-and if you want to loosely include the "Phoenis" reference, Super Bowl XLIX against the Seahawks was played in Glendale, Arizona. This jibes nicely with the third verse in Miller's hit song. It would be quite an accomplishment if the 49ers were able to fulfill Mr. Miller's unintentional prophecy-Kyle Shanahan's team finished 4-12 after franchise quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo suffered a torn ACL last September and the team had to cycle through C.J. Beathard and Nick Mullens just to get through the season. But perhaps with Garoppolo's return, a strong draft, and the acquisition of ex-Chiefs pass-rusher Dee Ford, they have a shot at it. If they do get there, and Garoppolo is able to face his former team in the NFL's biggest game, we should start taking Steve Miller's lyrics a lot more seriously. MORE: NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players LaVar Ball offers explanation for his inappropriate remark to ESPN's Molly Qerim D'Angelo Russell open to Lakers return with Magic Johnson gone Report: Celtics interested in signing French center Vincent Poirier With all eyes on Browns' receiving group, Nick Chubb brings necessary balance


From a happy hour to a Caribbean dance party, there's plenty to enjoy in Miami this week. Read on for a rundown of ideas for how to fill your calendar. Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Links included in this article may earn Hoodline a commission on clicks and transactions. Friday Like a Boss with J Wakefield Brewing From the event description: Don't miss this happy hour this Friday. We've got El Jefe beers, yummy barbecue eats and live music. J Wakefield Brewing will be in the house and taking over the taps at Novotel Miami Brickell. When: Friday, Aug. 9, 4-10 p.m. Where: Novotel Miami Brickell, 1500 S.W. First Ave. Admission: Free Click here for more details, and to get your tickets Paint Me Miami Opening Reception and Award Ceremony From the event description: Calling all art aficionados! You're invited to the city's annual Paint Me Miami juried painting competition. The event features an opening reception and awards ceremony. Sip on cocktails while enjoying live music from Eddy Balzola & Yoel Del Sol. When: Friday, Aug. 9, 6:30-9 p.m. Where: Bakehouse Art Complex, 561 N.W. 32nd St. Admission: Free Click here for more details, and to get your tickets The Link Up | Music-Art-Drinks From the event description: A link-up is when two or more people or things connect. So, get ready to link up this Friday at Barter Wynwood. Score deals on bites like to tostones and empanadas while supporting local artists and vendors. When: Friday, Aug. 9, 7 p.m.- Saturday, Aug. 10 2 a.m. Where: Barter Wynwood, 255 N.W. 27th Terrace Admission: Free (The Link ~Up Free RSVP); $10 (The Link Up General Admission) Click here for more details, and to get your tickets Caribbean City From the event description: Get down with a blend of calypso and soul music on Friday at this Caribbean City. It's dancehall against soca with beats provided DJs Fergie and Miami Dream. When: Friday, Aug. 9, 10 p.m.-Saturday, Aug. 10, 3 a.m. Where: Barter Wynwood, 255 N.W. 27th Terrace Admission: Free (Until 12 a.m.) Click here for more details, and to get your tickets #GoodVibesMiami From the event description: Come hold a vibe with us this Friday in Wynwood in the under the Miami skies.Hosted by LLCoolBlaze, this event features music from Dutty Dex, Blink da Link, 3Kings and Sachi Sounds. Hookahs & food are available. When: Friday, Aug. 9, 10 p.m.- Saturday, Aug. 10, 3 a.m. Where: 1306 Miami, 1306 N. Miami Ave. Admission: Free Click here for more details, and to get your tickets This story was created automatically using local event data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


SAN ANTONIO   That the United States beat Mexico 2-0 on Wednesday night should not necessarily be a surprise. It is a result and a scoreline that has happened often enough in recent years for American supporters to taunt their rival with chants and T-shirts celebrating "dos a cero." Yet the architect of the first and what turned out to be the game-winning goal in this international friendly at the Alamodome could scarcely have been unlikelier. Jordan Morris, a 20-year-old forward from Stanford University who has never played a game in Major League Soccer or any other front-line league, made the most of his first start in a U.S. jersey with the critical first strike in the 49th minute. Juan Agudelo, who replaced Morris in the second half, got another in the 72nd minute to give head coach Jurgen Klinsmann his first win in three games. With respect to Agudelo, who as a teenager was thought to be the future of the American forward line only to see his career stall, the most memorable moment of this night belonged to Morris. Morris, 20, was due to be back in class in Palo Alto, Calif., 18 hours after his goal. To illustrate to magnitude of his rise, the Stanford practice game he played in last weekend was watched by around 100 people, compared to a 64,369 sellout on Wednesday. "It hasn't even sunk in yet," Morris said. "I don't even know what class I have got when I go back to school. I can't think straight." Morris had put in plenty of effort but made little impact in the first 48 minutes and 34 seconds and, truth be told, had looked outmatched against the Mexican defense. Yet so much of being a successful forward is the ability to capitalize on a moment of opportunity at an instant's notice and in that regard he did not waver. Despite the frustrations of the first half, when his contribution was impinged by bad bounces from a dire field, bad luck, and most likely his own consuming nervousness, Morris' nerve held when it counted most. His chance came courtesy of a deflected ball from teammate Gyasi Zardes, and Morris did not disappoint, sliding his effort beneath fast-advancing Mexico goalkeeper Cirilo Saucedo before wheeling away in celebration. "When you see a boy score his first international goal like that you jump for joy," Klinsmann said. "There is a constant kind of positive path with him. Does he need to mature and get stronger? These things will come over time." This was not the biggest stage imaginable; a friendly game   as international exhibitions are known   can never be thus. However, when the U.S. and Mexico meet at soccer the term "friendly" is a misnomer, with bragging rights as the region's dominant team and a mutual loathing running through any match-up. For Klinsmann it was a welcome outcome. There are many American fans who despair of the German's constant tinkering and experimentation and would prefer more familiarity, and less fresh blood, with the start of the 2018 World Cup qualifying process less than seven months away. The wisdom of his approach will be entirely decided by what happens in Russia in the summer of 2018, not on occasions such as these. If nothing else, Morris' strike provided some welcome drama. Morris had made two previous substitute appearances, becoming the first college player to appear for the men's national team in nearly two decades in the process, but this was undoubtedly the biggest night of his short career. This U.S. team, with only a few exceptions, is virtually unknown to the wider American public, but Morris is the most unknown of them all. College soccer carries virtually no weight in this country, but Klinsmann had seen and heard enough of the Stanford youngster to give him a shot. Klinsmann doesn't need public approval for his decisions, but he will gratefully accept the Morris goal, knowing it might just shift some skeptics to his line of thinking. Agudelo's strike put the game to bed, a low effort from the edge of the area following a pass from Michael Bradley. "It is up to the young guys to step onto the field and make the most of the occasion," Bradley said. "They have the chance to enjoy it, compete, and let their personality come out." For as those who prefer a heavier helping of superstar with their national team lineup, it is worth bearing in mind that with Landon Donovan retired, Tim Howard on hiatus and Clint Dempsey now 32, maybe the face of the team isn't a face at all, but a blank canvas, waiting for a star to emerge and front it. One goal doesn't make Morris that man, far from it, and he has much work left to do. But by making what turned out to be the game-winning contribution it was a chance taken, both over the course of the night and in that split second that he will never forget.


STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) Oklahoma State announced Wednesday it has added Dutch basketball player Hidde Roessink to its 2019 recruiting class. Roessink, a 6-foot-10 stretch forward, represented the Netherlands at the FIBA U16 European Championships. He spent the last two years playing as an amateur under former NBA first-round draft pick Geert Hammink while playing for the Dutch Windmills in the Dutch Basketball League. As a 17-year old in 2017-18, Roessink played for the Dreamfield Dolphins. Roessink is expected to become just the seventh European-born player to suit up for the Cowboys. He will join the team in July and will have four years of eligibility. Cowboys coach Mike Boynton might have landed his biggest yet recruit the day before. On Tuesday, the school announced that it hired Cannen Cunningham as an assistant basketball coach. His brother, Cade Cunningham, is a 6-foot-7 guard who is ranked No. 2 in the 2020 ESPN 100 rankings and has not made a college decision. Cannen, a former SMU star, spent last season at Tulane as the associate director of video operations under Mike Dunleavy Sr. ''I have gotten to know Cannen really well over the last year or so as I have watched his development as a coach,'' Boynton said. ''He has a great knack for player development and has a relatability with players that will be a tremendous asset to the continual growth of our program. Cannen has strong knowledge of basketball as he has learned from a couple of our game's best teachers. I look forward to the energy and relationships that he can bring to elevate our program to the next level.'' The Cowboys welcome back all five starters from last season and have added grad transfer Jonathan Laurent and freshmen Chris Harris, Marcus Watson, Avery Anderson III, Keylan Boone and Kalib Boone. --- More AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/tag/Collegebasketball and https://twitter.com/AP-Top25


SAN FRANCISCO (AP) The Colorado Rockies put a forgettable weekend at Dodger Stadium behind them and started fresh. David Dahl hit a two-run homer in the third that held up for Jon Gray, and the Rockies snapped a three-game skid by beating the San Francisco Giants 2-0 on Monday night. Gray (8-5) struck out six in six innings, allowing four hits and walking two. The Rockies were coming off three straight walkoff defeats to the Dodgers in Los Angeles. ''That was a very rough series,'' Dahl said. ''You just have to shake that off and come out and keep grinding, keep battling. We're facing some really good arms right now, good teams. You've just got to come to the park every day and forget about what happened the day before and come out ready to play.'' Giants starter Drew Pomeranz matched his career high with 11 strikeouts over five innings but left trailing 2-0. The 11 Ks were the most by a Giants pitcher throwing five or fewer innings since the mound distance was established in 1893, according to Elias. The lefty struck out the side in the first, allowing only Nolan Arenado's two-out single. Pomeranz (2-8) has 31 strikeouts in four career starts against Colorado. The left-hander hadn't allowed an earned run over his two previous home starts - 10 innings with 12 strikeouts - but took his first loss to the Rockies in seven career outings and four starts, despite his sixth career double-digit strikeout game. He last struck out 11 on May 25, 2017, with Boston against the Rangers. ''It just worked out. I had a good fastball. Those guys said I had carry on my fastball. I guess that leads to strikeouts sometimes,'' Pomeranz said. ''I just was thinking attack. I didn't want to walk guys, even though I did walk a couple guys. Some of the other guys had three-pitch strikeouts so it kind of helped balance it out.'' Joe Panik was thrown out at the plate 8-6-2 to end the seventh trying to score from first on Mike Yastrzemski's double. The Giants challenged and the play was confirmed in 1 minute, 57 seconds. Jairo Diaz and Scott Oberg each pitched a scoreless inning before Wade Davis finished the six-hitter for his 10th save in 12 opportunities. The Giants, who had won six straight series openers, lost for the fifth time in seven games. Colorado won for just the second time in five games at San Francisco, which was shut out for the ninth time. Alex Dickerson went 1 for 3 with a strikeout in his first home game since being acquired by the Giants from the Padres on June 10. He singled in the first then stole his first base moments later. Colorado's Pat Valaika, in his third 2019 stint with the Rockies, was 0 for 4 with three strikeouts and is now hitless in his last 30 at-bats since a double on April 8. BULLPEN BLANKS San Francisco's bullpen has a 30-inning scoreless streak in the last seven home games against the Rockies. TRAINER'S ROOM Rockies: CF Ian Desmond was out of the lineup with what manager Bud Black would only call a ''lower-half issue.'' When asked for more specifics, Black said he's sore on ''both sides,'' and had no idea he was describing the condition secretively like it's done in hockey. Desmond is expected to start Tuesday night against Giants LHP Madison Bumgarner. ''He's fine,'' Black said. ... Giants orthopedist Dr. Ken Akizuki turned up in Colorado's clubhouse postgame. ''Everybody's fine,'' Black said. Giants: SS Brandon Crawford and 1B Brandon Belt each got a day off, with Donovan Solano playing short and Pablo Sandoval first. Belt came in to pinch-hit in the fifth then stayed in the game playing left field. Manager Bruce Bochy also plans to give 2B Panik a break sometime in the next few games as the Giants play a stretch of 20 games in as many days. ... OF Steven Duggar is swinging a bat and doing baseball activities and should begin a rehab assignment soon as he works to return from a strained lower back. UP NEXT RHP Chi Chi Gonzalez, on the taxi squad, comes up from Triple-A Albuquerque to make his 14th career start and 18th appearance. It will be his first major league start since 2016 with Texas. Bumgarner (3-7, 4.28) looks to bounce back after allowing a season-high six runs and 10 hits in 3 2-3 innings Thursday at Dodger Stadium for his shortest outing of 2019. --- More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP-Sports


With parts of City Modern in Brush Park close to completion, hundreds of new units of housing will soon come online. In some of the buildings, the first tenants have already moved in. But there's still plenty of vacant lots in Brush Park. And with four request for proposals (RFPs) issued for new construction projects, it's clear the city would like to see even more housing in the historic neighborhood. There were two RFPs issued for four lots, all on Watson Street between John R and Brush streets, that are seeking "new mixed-income housing" with a variety of unit types and sizes. One address, 205 Watson , has its own RFP. The site is 10,805 square feet (0.25 acres) and has an asking price of $380,000. The other three addresses  287, 295, and 301 Watson  are adjacent and come packaged as a single RFP. The total combined square footage is 14,985 (0.34 acres) with an asking price of $525,000. The units can be either for-sale or rental. Ground floor commercial is preferred, but not required. As the buildings will be in a historic district, they must receive design approval from the Historic District Commission. The RFPs also note that the city is undertaking a major update to its zoning ordinance and included form-based schematics for developers to conform to that includes concealed rear parking accessible from the alley and requirements like setbacks and floor height for different types of high-rises. All developer proposals must be submitted by Friday, July 12th at 5 p.m.


Few wide receivers in the NFL have been as fortunate as Brandin Cooks when it comes to the quarterbacks he's played with. He started his career with Drew Brees, then went to Tom Brady, and last year, he was paired with Jared Goff - yet another Pro Bowl quarterback. His stay with each team has been relatively short, but he's building chemistry with Jared Goff in Los Angeles. This offseason, and specifically in organized team activities, Cooks is working on his timing with Goff in hopes of putting together a great 2019 season. He's focused on the little things right now, which he explained after Monday's practice . "For me specifically, my routes and that timing with Jared," Cooks said of what he's working on. "You can always have perfect timing out there when you're throwing on air. But now we've got defenders out there, just continue to work on that and get better at that, so we can be the best we can possibly be." Cooks has reached (and lost) the Super Bowl in each of the past two seasons, once with the Patriots and once with the Rams. The ultimate goal is obviously to get back to the big game and hopefully win it, but Cooks isn't looking too far ahead. He's taking things slowly and focusing on what he can control in the immediate future. "My goal is taking it one day at a time, focusing on my weaknesses and making them my strengths. And just being the best player I can be, being a great leader, and continuing to build those blocks," Cooks said. MORE: This photo of the other contestants in James Holzhauer's latest 'Jeopardy' win sums up his run Aaron Rodgers excited about new Packers RG Billy Turner Roundup: Stranger Things Returning July 4th; Blues Make Stanley Cup Final; U.S. Intercepts Russian Bombers Off Coast of Alaska Stephen Carlson: What the Browns are getting in their new WR Lions OTA notebook: First impressions from the first open day


Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is adamant that his side can still improve following their 5-0 win over West Ham on the opening day of the season. Gabriel Jesus' first-half striker gave City a narrow advantage at the break, but during the second 45 minutes Guardiola's side kicked it up a notch and Raheem Sterling scored a hat-trick, while Sergio Aguero also got himself on the scoresheet. But Guardiola has stressed that there's still plenty to improve on as Manchester City look to defend their Premier League title for a second time in as many years. " The performance was not perfect," Guardiola said, quoted by The Guardian . "In the first half we were sloppy in our passes, we were not precise. But that's normal. First game away, 12.30am start, we didn't have our rhythm. "We have to [do better]. But that's normal, it's the first game. This kind of game we cannot be precise in our game. But I cannot deny I am so delighted that we won like this." Guardiola also touched on the game's use of the newly implemented Video Assistant Referee, having seen a second goal for Jesus as well as Aguero's initial penalty - he missed at the first time of asking - go to the new officials at Stockley Park. Full Time: West Ham 0-5 Man City A dominant performance from Sterling and co as City already look unstoppable in defence of their title! #WHUMCI pic.twitter.com/UignU8MLSq   90min (@90min_Football) August 10, 2019 " We have to be strong. After [the score appeared to be] 0-3 you might think the game is over," he added. "Then it's back to 0-2 and Ederson had to make an incredible save. "In this league, anything can happen. That's why you have celebrate but always be completely focused and continue your concentration."


The first time Andrei Arlovski and Ben Rothwell fought, 11 years ago to the weekend at the legenedary "Affliction: Banned" card, the duo put on a barnburner of a fight that ended with Arlovski winning by third-round knockout. Their heavyweight rematch Saturday night at UFC on ESPN 4 at times looked like a 40-year-old fighting a 37-year old who hasn't won in three years. And yet it still somehow was compelling all the same. Arlovski (27-18 MMA, 16-12 UFC) took control of the bout early and fended off Rothwell's attempts to claw back into it, earning a unanimous decision on scores of 30-27 across the board. With the victory, the former UFC heavyweight champion earned his 17th career octagon victory, surpassing Frank Mir's divisional company record. Arlovski looked sharp in the opening round, appearing to be a step faster than Rothwell (36-11 MMA, 6-5 UFC) and quicker to find his range, as well. Arlovski found a home early with his jab, used to set up two-and-three punch combos, and mixed in occasional spinning back fists and kicks low and high to keep him guessing. Rothwell was pieced up by the end of the round, but he's always been one tough customer, and he continued to push forward. Arlovski began to slow down halfway through the second, and the second half of the round turned into a bit of a clinching stalemate. Both fighters were visibly tired in the third round. Rothwell seemed to understand the urgency of his situation, and shot for a takedown, which Arlovski sprawled. Both fighters pushed through exhaustion and throw bombs in the final two minutes to the appreciation of the crowd. But Rothwell needed a finish, and didn't come close to getting it. With his eighth career decision victory, Arlovski snapped a three-fight losing streak. Rothwell's sixth career decision loss was his third defeat overall. The bout was the UFC on ESPN 4 main-card opener at AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. The event aired on ESPN. For more on UFC on ESPN 4 , check out the MMA Schedule . MORE: LeBron James Boasts About '300 Mil Later' After Rich Paul Klutch Sale to UTA Dwight Howard on being called 'soft' by Kobe Bryant: 'I hated him for that moment' Kenny Golladay praises teammates, Patricia on Good Morning Football Bobby Portis Q&A: 'I love being underrated' 5 possible landing spots for former Cowboys WR Dez Bryant


Jason Donnelly doesn't begin his new job as athletic director for Furman University until Aug. 12, but he already seems to be well versed in the school's athletic tradition. "When I dug into the athletic profile, I was blown away by the history and the tradition and the competitiveness of Furman athletics," Donnelly said. "It's really remarkable what's been achieved here." The university officially welcomed Donnelly to Furman during an introductory news conference Thursday morning at the Pearce-Horton Football Complex. Donnelly comes to Furman after 15 years at Villanova University, most recently serving as senior associate athletics director and executive director of athletics development. He said because Furman and Villanova have so many similarities, the transition has been and will be smooth. New AD for Furman: Furman University hires former Villanova official as its new athletic director "To me, Furman is a lot like Villanova," Donnelly said. "The institution, the characteristics, the sports profile, the history, and tradition. So, in my mind this is a home run because it really mirrors everything that Villanova's about, in the South." That last part fit something that has been of interest to Donnelly and his wife Rachel, who is from Bakersville, North Carolina, and their three children   the opportunity to live in the South. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? Support stories like this by supporting local journalism. Please consider becoming a subscriber. Here's our special offer . Furman's academic traditions also fit what Donnelly said he was looking for in his next opportunity. "From my background, both as a person and a professional, the most important thing to me is the academic part of the house," he said. "The No. 1 thing that stood out to me about Furman was the academic elite nature to what the institutions represents." Donnelly obviously stood out to the search committee and to Furman University president Elizabeth Davis. She introduced him to a full meeting room that included all members of the men's and women's basketball teams, the football coaching staff, other coaches and athletic department staff, trustees and fans. "Because of what we want to accomplish at Furman and within Furman athletics, it was important to me to find an AD who understands Furman and who has a real commitment to the kind of student experience that we want our students to have," Davis said. "That's what I found in Jason Donnelly. He has all the skills that we need in our athletic director at this time." Donnelly said his work will include building on the successes of his predecessor in the AD role, Mike Buddie, along with enhancing the Furman brand locally and nationally and emphasizing fundraising. Second place: Furman football picked No. 2 behind Wofford in Southern Conference preseason poll He listed his objectives as graduating complete student-athletes, competing for and winning championships, operating in a culture of compliance and collaboration and fund-raising. During the news conference, Donnelly told the audience, "You're here today because you believe Furman can be the best Furman can be. I'm here for the same reason. I truly believe that. I think Furman is special. I think Furman is unique. And I think we can do some incredible things here on all different types of levels." Paladin outlook: Four good reasons Furman football expects big things in 2019 He recognized what winning can do for the Furman brand nationally and in the local community as the men's basketball program showed last season. He said he wants Furman athletics to have a stronger presence in the greater Greenville community. "I'm going to be an external athletic director, and I'm going to be looking to build relationships outside of this campus to get the Furman name out as far as we can," Donnelly said. "I look at athletics as the front porch of an institution. I look at this as an opportunity for Furman athletics to be the front porch for the university and to represent them that way." This article originally appeared on The Greenville News: Building Furman brand Job 1 for new athletic director Jason Donnelly


Boston will experience warm weather in the coming days, according to drone-powered weather forecasting service Saildrone . Today's high will be 81 degrees, while Wednesday's will be 85. Rain is predicted for Wednesday, as the forecast shows the greatest chance of rain at 91 percent, and Thursday. Skies will be partly cloudy today and cloudy on Friday. Winds are forecast to reach a modest high of 13 mph on Thursday, while today will be calmer. This story was created automatically using Saildrone's local weather forecast data, then reviewed by an editor. We also incorporate historic weather data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


After going 8-22 from the field in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semis, Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving is now 12-40 from the field in his last two games and has shot no better than 36.4 percent in either contest. For a player who made 48.7 percent of his field goal attempts in the regular season, Irving clearly isn't playing up to his potential. The biggest dip in his efficiency comes within the restricted area, as he's made just 51.9 percent of his attempts within three feet of the rim this postseason after converting 63.3 percent of his attempts within three feet of the rim in the regular. Usually an incredible finisher thanks to his touch, body control and ability to improvise, Irving has made 60.6 percent of the shots he's taken in the restricted area over the course of his career. Following Boston's loss to the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 3, Irving would say that in order for the Celtics to turn the series back around, "It's really just about being efficient, especially the rest of this series. From this point on, I don't think you'll see another 8 for 22 or any missed layups or looking from the refs for calls or anything like that." Down 2-1 to the Bucks, who finished the regular season as the only team to win 60 games, Irving knows another inefficient night and a loss could spell doom for the rest of Boston's playoff run. Kyrie Irving: "It's really just about being efficient, especially the rest of this series. From this point on I don't think you'll see another 8 for 22 or any missed layups or looking for the refs for calls or anything like that." - Jay King (@ByJayKing) May 4, 2019 With the Celtics shooting below 44.0 percent from the field for the second consecutive game and shooting a combined 69-167 (41.3 percent) from the floor in their two losses, Irving is far from the only culprit in Boston's lackluster offense. Despite second-year forward playing his best game of the series in Game 3, attaining his first career playoff double-double as he recorded 20 points (on 7-14 shooting from the field), 11 rebounds, three assists and three steals in 37 minutes, he's shot just 9-24 from the field (37.5 percent) in his last two games and hasn't converted a single three-point attempt (0-7) in that stretch. The bench has had its share of struggles as well, with both Gordon Hayward and Terry Rozier shooting a combined 2-13 from the field (15.4 percent) in the Celtics' last two games. For Tatum, Rozier and Hayward, the issue seems to be as simple as them being unable to see their shots fall; most of the shot attempts they're taking are makeable but just not going in. Irving's issues seem to be more related to the lengthy defenders he has to escape from on the perimeter and find a way to score around in the restricted area. After facing one of the league's premier shot-blocks in round one's defeat of Myles Turner and the Indiana Pacers, Irving now finds himself trying to score around one of the longest teams in the league. A team that finished second in the league in blocks per game in the regular season with 5.9 and are averaging a league-high 6.9 blocks per game in the postseason (per NBA Advanced Stats ). To combat the issue, look for the Celtics to seek out more switches that get a big man switched onto Irving, so that he can attack them off-the-dribble from the perimeter and remove at least one shot-altering presence from the paint. *Unless otherwise referenced, stats gathered from Basketball Reference MORE: 2019 Kentucky Derby post positions and odds Contract details for Packers' first-round picks Rashan Gary, Darnell Savage Colts LB Ben Banogu wants to be all over the defense Lions gave OT Ryan Pope the biggest UDFA guaranteed deal Tim Tebow Update: Yikes!


The former vice president of the Louisville Metro Police Officer's Credit Union has pleaded guilty to defrauding the institution of more than $3 million over a four-year period. Josephine Crowe, 46, was charged with financial institution fraud and aggravated identity theft. Investigators said Crowe stole cash from the credit union's vault and teller drawers from January 2013 to November 2017. Crowe reportedly used several methods to compensate for the missing cash: instructed credit union employees and members to withdraw cash from ATMs using personal debit card or card provided by Crowe and return cash to her for operating needs took credit card cash advances from members' credit cards wire transferred funds to external accounts at other financial institutions and then obtained cash from transfer recorded fictitious, unauthorized loans and used funds to issue Official Checks that recipients were instructed to cash at pawn shops or financial institutions. Cash was returned to Crowe so she could place it in the credit union's vault and teller drawers. Crowe reportedly made hundreds of fake loans, including a $100,000 loan in the name of a credit union member in 2016. "We expect our bankers to be of the highest integrity, especially those that serve the families of Louisville's Finest," U.S. Attorney Russell Coleman said. "When financial professionals abandon this high standard, robust federal prosecution awaits." Crowe could receive up to 32 years in prison and a $1.25 million fine. She could also be ordered to pay restitution to the National Credit Union Administration. READ MORE: Former VP of LMPO Credit Union pleads guilty in $3 million fraud case CHECK OUT WLKY: Live. Local. Late-Breaking. Get the top Louisville news, weather and sports from the team at WLKY   online, anytime.


The Washington Redskins' defense is young, and they're deep. Defensive line coach Jim Tomsula at times struggled to contain his excitement when talking to the media after Day 2 of minicamp on Wednesday afternoon, noting the depth and talent that has been displayed by some of the reserves in the front-seven. While everyone expects to be impressed by the strength and agility possessed by Jonathan Allen, Matt Ioannidis, and Daron Payne, it was young players like Tim Settle, JoJo Wicker, and Caleb Brantley who really showed out on Wednesday. "Oh yeah, they're sharp. It's enjoyable," Tomsula said, via Redskins.com. "You get one of these groups and you wake up and high-five yourself because you're excited to get to go to work with them." Tomsula lauded the fresh infusion of talent as a key addition to the defensive line depth, noting that he has been able to frequently rotate in players and keep his veterans fresh. Rookie edge rushers, Montez Sweat and Jordan Brailford were also dominant in Wednesday's session, repeatedly blowing past offensive lineman with a mix of speed and strength. Montez Sweat is making his way around the edge, quick, fast and in a hurry. He's done a rush using just speed, a stunt and bull rush to get in Keenum's face. And while it wasn't his assignment, he came over to help Quinton Dunbar on a short route after rushing the QB #HTTR - Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) June 5, 2019 An injury derailed the defense on the first day of OTAs, but with an array of young players that are showing they can adapt and succeed, the Washington defense will be near the top of the league in 2019. MORE: Beyonce's perceived reaction to Warriors' owner's wife became a meme Roundup: Big Trump Fundraiser at Wrigley Field, CMT Awards Fashion, GPS Ruining Brains Desmond Harrison's missed flight to minicamp was final straw for Browns 49ers' biggest offseason whiff was intentional These five upcoming NBA free agents helped themselves in the playoffs


Even though Brian Schottenheimer's run-heavy offense limited his opportunities to throw the ball, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson was absolutely dominant during the 2018 season. He threw for a career-high 35 touchdowns along with a career-high 110.9 quarterback rating, while leading the team to a 10-6 record. Pro Football Focus loved Wilson's performance last season, giving him an overall grade of 89.2 and even calling him underrated despite his success over the past seven seasons. Last year saw Wilson post elite grades in nearly every metric, including on deep balls , in clutch situations, and most recently against zone defenses. Wilson narrowly edged out Kansas City's Patrick Mahomes and Atlanta's Matt Ryan to post the highest passer rating against zone defenses last season, earning an even 110 rating. These three QBs picked zone defenses apart last season! pic.twitter.com/z1hEf8jCTv - PFF (@PFF) July 5, 2019 Wilson has always shown an elite ability to read opposing defenses, and can use his legs to stay on his feet and find the open man. With Tyler Lockett and Doug Baldwin both outstanding and coming back to the ball, Wilson was able to carve up opposing zone defenses last season. Losing Baldwin will hurt, but Wilson should continue to thrive against zone defenses in 2019. MORE: UFC fighter Ben Askren had an excellent response to getting knocked out in 5 seconds Three Potential Trade Destinations for Russell Westbrook Five potential Russell Westbrook trade destinations Mesmerizing speed could force Jon'Vea Johnson onto Cowboys roster Derek Carr's contract proving to be a value for the Oakland Raiders


The Raiders and Rams got through their first day of their joint practices without any big fights, but Thursday's session has been a bit different. Per multiple reports from the practice, Raiders tackle Tyler Roemer got into it with members of the Rams and punches were thrown before things cooled down. Rams head coach Sean McVay spoke to his players after that incident, which came after an earlier scuffle involving Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald and Raiders right guard Gabe Jackson . Jackson came out of that unscathed, but his day took a turn for the worse a short time later. Michael Gehlken of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports Jackson was unable to put weight on one of his legs after getting hurt and he was carted off the field to undergo further evaluation. The nature of Jackson's injury remains to be seen, but any extended absence would be a blow to an offensive line that will already be without left guard Richie Incognito for the first two weeks of the season.


It was another hot practice session for the Jacksonville Jaguars Tuesday as the team took the field without their leader on offense in quarterback Nick Foles. According to the team, Foles is taking care of a personal matter which coach Doug Marrone hinted was a family issue . With their leader out, reserve quarterbacks Alex McGough and Gardner Minshew did their best to seize their increased reps. In the early stages of Day 4, McGough was the signal-caller who was turning heads while showcasing his arm strength all throughout. His throw of the day came against former Pro Bowl cornerback A.J. Bouye, who was beat deep by DJ Chark on a streak pattern up the sidelines. DJ Chark beats A.J. Bouye badly off the line of scrimmage. Alex McGough finds him for an easy long completion down the left sideline. #Jaguars - Daniel Popper (@danielrpopper) May 28, 2019 Alex McGough further distancing himself in this practice. Clearly the best QB on the field today. #Jaguars - Daniel Popper (@danielrpopper) May 28, 2019 Alex McGough with a laser downfield to DJ Chark, who got behind A.J. Bouye. Easy to see why the #Jaguars had interest in McGough, who has solid arm strength and a good presence about him. - Phillip Heilman (@phillip_heilman) May 28, 2019 McGough, 23, has been the Jags' most frequently mentioned quarterback not named Nick Foles since OTAs began, at least by the local media. According to them, he has looked better than both Tanner Lee and Minshew throughout the first four days of OTAs, which is somewhat of a surprise despite it being early. If McGough could somehow defy the odds, it would certainly put smiles on the faces of the local fans rooting for the Tampa Bay native, who attended Florida International University from 2014-17. Things have turned a bit here toward the end of practice. Minshew looking sharp, decisive. McGough, meanwhile, fumbled an exchange. #Jaguars - Daniel Popper (@danielrpopper) May 28, 2019 Unfortunately, McGough cooled down later in the practice and Minshew took advantage of that by finishing strong in the closing drill. The surge by Minshew without a doubt was a welcomed one as he's had his rookie moments during the opening days of camp. Other Day 4 tidbits and absences Defensive end Yannick Ngakoue and tailback Alfred Blue were the lone two players who were absent from Tuesday's session. Both were reported to be none medical issues, and one would think Ngakoue's is related to his contract situation . Receiver Marqise Lee, pass rusher Josh Allen, linebacker Jake Ryan and tailback Benny Cunningham all practiced on the side Tuesday , while Cam Robinson continued to rehab his knee on the inside. Eventually he came to the sidelines to support the team , and didn't have on a knee brace, which could be a positive sign. Rookie linebacker Quincy Williams sustained a foot injury after someone stepped on his foot during Tuesday's session . The severity is unknown but he was taken to the locker room on a golf cart. Cornerback A.J. Bouye met with the media after practice to discuss the difference Foles has made for the offense since joining the team. He also revealed that he has another daughter on the way and will be getting married next offseason . Listen to the latest from the Jags Wire team by checking out the Jags Den Podcast. Subscribe on Apple's iTunes podcasts or Stitcher Radio . Listen MORE: Kyle Busch was so frustrated during Coke 600 that he told Joe Gibbs he quit Draymond Green to LeBron James' 14-Year-Old Son: "I'm at Your F--king Neck This Summer" Report: The Celtics are no longer the favorites to sign Kyrie Irving Four potential Khris Middleton landing spots in free agency Interior pressure will still power Packers' pass rush in 2019


Got a hankering for noodles? Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top noodle sources in Berkeley, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to fill the bill. 1. Toss Noodle Bar Topping the list is Toss Noodle Bar . Located at 2272 Shattuck Ave. (between Allston Way and Kittredge Street) in Downtown Berkeley, the Asian fusion and Thai spot, which offers noodles and more, is the highest-rated noodle spot in Berkeley, boasting four stars out of 1000 reviews on Yelp. 2. Spoon Korean Bistro Next up is Spoon Korean Bistro , situated at 933 Ashby Ave. (between Seventh and Ninth streets). With four stars out of 778 reviews on Yelp, the Korean restaurant, which offers soups and noodles, has proven to be a local favorite. 3. The Noodle, Thai Restaurant Downtown Berkeley's The Noodle, Thai Restaurant , located at 1936 Shattuck Ave. (between Hearst Avenue and Berkeley Way), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the Thai spot, which offers noodles and more, four stars out of 755 reviews. 4. Sabuy Sabuy II Sabuy Sabuy II , a Thai restaurant that offers noodles, soups and more, is another go-to, with four stars out of 368 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1233 San Pablo Ave. (between Gilman and Harrison streets) to see for yourself. 5. Le Pho Check out Le Pho , which has earned four stars out of 184 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Vietnamese spot, which offers noodles and more, at 2501 San Pablo Ave. (between Blake Street and Dwight Way). 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.


Interested in adopting a pet   or just gazing at some cool kitties near you? There are dozens of darling cats up for adoption at animal shelters in and around Houston. Animal shelters work hard to care for unhoused pets and connect them to loving homes. Hoodline used data from Petfinder to power this roundup of cats currently available for adoption. (Details like pet availability, training, vaccinations and other features are based on data provided by Petfinder and may be subject to change; contact the shelter for the latest information.) Tux, domestic Tux is a darling male domestic cat being kept at Friends For Life Animal Shelter & Sanctuary . Tux loves other cats. He is looking for a dog-free family. He has mastered his house-training etiquette. He's already neutered and vaccinated. Notes from Tux's caretakers: Tux is truly a sweet playful cat who purrs by you just looking at him. He is declawed, so he needs to be strictly indoors. He loves to play and look out the window. Apply to adopt Tux today at Petfinder . Little, domestic shorthair mix Little is a female domestic shorthair mix currently housed at Friends For Life Animal Shelter & Sanctuary . Little needs special time to bond with you: She'll need a home free of other cats and dogs. Have no fear: She's already house-trained. Her vaccinations are up to date, and she is spayed. Little is a special needs pet, so please inquire about her specific care requirements. More from Little: Hi! My name is Little and I am looking for a new roommate. Someone that doesn't disturb my beauty sleep and is on time with the rent (by rent I mean food   I like food payments). I have a hyperthyroid condition, which is totally manageable. All I need is medication and love. I may not be a spring chicken, but don't overlook me. I will love on you and make a great addition to your life. Read more about how to adopt Little on Petfinder . Ollie, domestic shorthair mix Ollie is an adorable male domestic shorthair mix currently residing at Loving Arms Pet Placement . Ollie gets along well with kids, dogs or cats. Fear not: He's already house-trained. His vaccinations are up to date, and he is neutered. Notes from Ollie's caretakers: Ollie is a sweet kitten who is a bit shy of people. He is learning how to snuggle and cuddle at his foster home. Ollie plays hard with other kittens and has no problems with dogs. Apply to adopt Ollie today at Petfinder . Lucy, calico mix Lucy is a female calico mix staying at Loving Arms Pet Placement . Lucy will get along great with children, cats or dogs. Her vaccinations are already up to date, and she's spayed. She's mastered her house-training etiquette. Here's what Lucy's friends at Loving Arms Pet Placement think of her: Lucy is already a confident calico kitten. Her tail is almost always up like a flag and she initiates contact with people and other animals. She plays hard with other kittens and has no problems with dogs. Lucy purrs when you hold her and likes to snuggle. Read more about how to adopt Lucy on Petfinder . Coal, domestic shorthair mix Coal is a male domestic shorthair mix in the care of Loving Arms Pet Placement . Coal is the life of the party   he's happy to keep company with kids, cats or dogs. He is already house-trained. His vaccinations are already up to date, and he's neutered. Coal's current caretakers say: Coal is a sweet kitten but a bit timid around people. His foster mom is working on that. Coal loves playing with other cats and kittens and is good around dogs. Coal's favorite game is chasing a shoelace another cat will drag around. He can really pounce! Apply to adopt Coal today at Petfinder . Bella, Maine coon and calico mix Bella is a charming female Maine coon and calico mix currently housed at Mission for Paws . Bella needs special time to bond with you: She will need a home free of other cats and dogs. She is already vaccinated and spayed. Have no fear: She's already house-trained. Bella's current caretakers say: All this girl wants is to cuddle with her human. Luckily she has transitioned well into her foster home. We hope Bella's new owners will cherish her for the rest of her life just as it should have been from the start. She would probably do best in a quiet home. Read more about how to adopt Bella on Petfinder . Joey, tabby and domestic shorthair mix Joey is a male tabby and domestic shorthair mix currently residing at HOPE (Homeless & Orphaned Pets Endeavor) . Joey is ready to make friends, and he'll get along great with your other cats and dogs. His vaccinations are already up to date, and he's neutered. He has mastered his house-training etiquette. Notes from Joey's caretakers: Joey gets along with everyone. He is such a sweet, easy going cat, there is no doubt that his owner loved him and took care of him as best she could. Joey gets along well with other cats and small dogs and would probably be fine with kids too (at weekend adoptions, he's been very happy to have children pet him him and rub his ears). Read more about Joey on Petfinder . This story was created automatically using local animal shelter data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


The Philadelphia Eagles have conducted Phase 1 of the team's offseason workouts, and things are set to ramp up even more with the official start of Organized Team Activities (OTAs) beginning on Tuesday. There, you'll finally see the rookies blend in with the veterans for the first time, setting the stage for the Eagles to start their march towards another Lombardi Trophy. These workouts (OTAs: May 21-23, May 28, May 30-31, June 3-6)will still be voluntary, up until the teams first Mandatory Minicamp, which will take place on June 11-13. With the Eagles loaded and heavy favorites in the NFC, here are a four thing to watch for the start of OTAs. Jan 24, 2019; Kissimmee, FL, USA; Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins during NFC practice for the 2019 Pro Bowl at the Visa Athletic Center at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports 1. Will Malcolm Jenkins be in attendance? The Eagles star safety has skipped the start of the offseason workout program, choosing to train on his own instead. The rumor mill has been churning about Jenkins possibly wanting a new deal, but it's too early for any concerns, especially during this voluntary phase. Jenkins played every down last season, and could simply be searching for more rest. Dec 9, 2018; Arlington, TX, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) in the pocket in the second quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports 2. The health status of quarterback Carson Wentz Head coach Doug Pederson has grown agitated with questions about the status of his star player, and it's still unclear if Wentz is fully recovered from the back injury he suffered last season. With the Eagles' deciding to sign quarterback Cody Kessler in free agency, they don't have to rush Carson. This OTA period could be used to get reps for Sudfeld, Kessler and rookie Clayton Thorson. in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 13, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 3. Health status of key Eagles veterans Even without talking about Carson Wentz, the Eagles were decimated by injuries last season, and still, have a handful of guys recovering from offseason procedures. Defensive tackle Fletcher Cox (foot), cornerback Jalen Mills (foot), cornerback Ronald Darby (knee), running back Corey Clement (knee), guard Brandon Brooks (Achilles), running back Josh Adams (shoulder), wide receiver Mack Hollins (groin), defensive end Derek Barnett (shoulder), linebacker Paul Worrilow (knee) and safety Rodney McLeod (knee) are all rehabbing from various ailments and will likely be out until training camp. May 10, 2019; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver J.J. Arcega-Whiteside (19) catches a ball during rookie minicamp at NovaCare Complex. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports 4. How will the rookies and newcomers mesh on offense? Howie Roseman added some valuable pieces to the Eagles offense, along with a few home run hitters that should open things up even more for Carson Wentz. Jordan Howard is a really good running back, who'll eliminate the need to throw the ball 3 straight times while on the goal line. Miles Sanders is a home run hitter, but will his emerging star dim Howards light? Can DeSean Jackson continue to perform at such a high level when targeting 20-yards or more? Even as he heads over the hill age wise, Jackson was still among the NFL's best in yards per catch. Can JJ Arcega-Whiteside become a red zone monster similar to Rob Gronkowski? There are questions to be answered and they'll start this weekend. MORE: 2019 Preakness Stakes post positions and odds Did the Raiders steal the best fullback in the 2019 NFL draft? NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players Bears given 10% chance to win Super Bowl in the next 3 years Joe Flacco says practicing against Broncos' defense is 'an awesome test'


There was no Tiger charge into contention in Round 3 of the U.S. Open on Saturday, but the three-time U.S. Open champion avoided disaster as he finished the day where he started it with an atypical even-par 71. Woods' round featured five bogeys and five birdies, including four putts that lipped out. He was tied for 29th when he turned in his scorecard. MORE: Watch the U.S. Open live with fuboTV (7-day free trial) His day got off to a rough start, with bogeys on two of the first three holes, but he closed moving day on a high note with birdies on two of the last three holes. Sporting News tracked live hole-by-hole updates from Woods' third round at the 2019 U.S. Open. Check them out below. LIVE: Full leaderboard for the 2019 U.S. Open Tiger Woods' score: Live updates, highlights from Round 3 Hole (Par) Round 3 score (Overall) Place 1 (4) 1 over (+1) T-48 2 (4) 1 over (+1) T-48 3 (4) 2 over (+2) T-53 4 (4) 1 over (+1) T-48 5 (3) Even (par) T-37 6 (5) Even (par) T-37 7 (3) 1 over (+1) T-44 8 (4) 1 over (+1) T-44 9 (4) 1 over (+1) T-42 10 (4) 1 over (+1) T-42 11 (4) 1 over (+1) T-42 12 (3) 2 over (+2) T-52 13 (4) 2 over (+2) T-50 14 (5) 1 over (+1) T-44 15 (4) 2 over (+2) T-50 16 (4) 1 over (+1) T-36 17 (3) 1 over (+1) T-36 18 (5) Even (E) T-29 Hole 18, Par 5, 544 yards Shot 1: It's a beauty down the left. With a good approach shot, this could be a great hole. Shot 2: Smoked it onto the green. Has a chance for eagle to close Round 3. Shot 3: No eagle, but a two-foot putt for birdie. Shot 4: Birdie. Tiger ends the day where he started. Hole 17, Par 3, 203 yards Shot 1: Great tee shot lands about 10 feet from the cup. A solid chance here for back-to-back birdies. Shot 2: Lips the put. Going to be a tap-in for par. Shot 3: Par. Hole 16, Par 4, 395 yards Shot 1: Decent shot finds the first cut on the left side of the fairway. Shot 2: Approach lands on the right side of the green before rolling toward the hole. It will be a very long attempt at birdie. Shot 3: Sinks it. Huge putt for birdie to pick up a stroke with two holes left. Tiger fighting until the end today. Big-time on 16. #USOpen pic.twitter.com/eMoHUkrvKP   U.S. Open (USGA) (@usopengolf) June 15, 2019 Hole 15: Par 4, 407 yards Shot 1: Tiger finds the fairway with the iron. Shot 2: Approach is short and to the right. In danger of giving the birdie back. Shot 3: Lays up but has 15 feet left downhill to make par. Shot 4: Lipped out. Gave the birdie right back. Shot 5: Bogey. Hole 14: Par 5, 586 yards Shot 1: Finds the fairway. Shot 2: Nice layup from Tiger. Shot 3: Tiger very nearly got an eagle there. Hit the green with the wedge, and it rolled back an inch off the mark. He'll have a very makeable birdie attempt. Shot 4: Tiger birdies and the crowd loved it. Gotta take victories where you find them. Hole 13: Par 4, 444 yards Shot 1: Fairway. In good position here. Shot 2: Tiger's just not feeling it today. Hits the rough short of the green off the iron. Shots 3, 4: Hand it to Tiger. He's not giving up. Up-and-down par. Hole 12: Par 3, 209 yards Shot 1: Lands in the rough by the bunker. Terrible lie. Shot 2: Decent aattempt to get onto the green. Looking at another midrange birdie attempt. Shot 3: Just missed it on the right. Burned the hole. Another bogey. Shot 4: Bogey. Hole 11: Par 4, 397 yards Shot 1: Fairway wood off 11. Shot 2: Tiger's in the rough just short of the green. Tough spot. Shot 3: On the green again, but another midranger upcoming to save par. Shot 4: And par it is. Pretty good, all things considered. Hole 10: Par 4, 498 yards Shot 1: Nice long drive, but doesn't have enough cut. It's in the bunker, but it does look like a nice lie. Shot 2: Breaks out the iron and gets to the fringe. Shots 3, 4: Two-putt par. Hole 9: Par 4, 527 yards Shot 1: He loved that one. Boomed it downwind and he'll have a good look from here. Shot 2: Good approach. Looking at 20-ish feet for birdie. Shot 3: Pulled it from the start. Left and went forward a few feet. Shot 4: Par. Hole 8: Par 4, 414 yards Shot 1: Fairway. Again, not the problem here for Tiger. Shot 2: He breaks out the 7-iron and finds the green. Long putt for par though. Shot 3: Another great effort, another near miss. It's those approach shots that keep him from more manageable birdie attempts. Shot 4: Par. Hole 7: Par 3, 96 yards Shot 1: Tiger hits the opposite end of the fairway but doesn't get the rollback he wanted. Might have been chewing on that missed birdie on Hole 6. Shot 2: Another close miss, just left of the hole. Makeable par upcoming. Shot 3: Terrible. He lipped it out. Three-putt bogey coming. Shot 4: Bogey. Hole 6: Par 5, 527 yards Shot 1: Nice boomer down the center of the fairway. Shot 2: Tiger didn't hit the green   might not have got all of it   but is still in decent position for an up-and-down birdie. Shot 3: Tiger closes some distance between him and the hole. Looks like 6, 7 feet for birdie. Shot 4: Lipped out. Not a bad look, but par it will be. Shot 5: Par. Hole 5: Par 3, 183 yards Shot 1: Tiger lands on the green where it rolls a few yards away from the hole, looks to be dead-center of the green. Two-putt par definitely easily attainable from here. Shot 2: And just like that Tiger's back to even for the tournament with a 25-foot birdie. Incredible. Hole 4: Par 4, 317 yards Shot 1: Tiger liked that one, didn't even bother watching it in the air. A nice stinger down the fairway. His drives haven't been the problem here, though. Shot 2: Wonderful approach. Lands on the green and spins back to within a few feet to set up a birdie attempt. Too early to call this a can't-miss shot? Shot 3: Finally, a birdie. He's back to just 1 over. Hole 3: Par 4, 399 yards Shot 1: Tiger hits another nice drive, and it carries just short of the bunker. Nice spot here. Shot 2: Bad approach lands Tiger in the bunker to the right of the green. He'll need to scramble here. Shot 3: Tiger takes the safe route and gets on the green instead of going over the steep edge of the bunker. He'll need a lag putt for par. Shot 4: Misses it to the right. Has to make a bogey from a foot out. Shot 5: Bogey, his second of the round and fourth in the last five holes. Hole 2: Par 4, 522 yards Shot 1: Considerably better drive here, a nice stinger down the fairway with the 3-wood. Got to make up some ground here. Shot 2: Tiger gets an iron shot to land within 10 feet of his birdie attempt. Shot 3: Not enough break. Missed on the right. Par upcoming. Shot 4: Par. Hole 1: Par 4, 375 yards Shot 1: Tiger's drive with the iron pulls left into the rough, the first time he has missed the fairway all weekend. Shot 2: The rough is too deep and thick for Tiger to get to the green. He'll need an up-and-down to save par. Shot 3: Tiger chips onto the green but leaves a little more distance, 15 feet, than he'd like for par. His short game wasn't hot Friday. Shot 4: Misses to the right. He'll bogey, his third consecutive of the tournament. He's over for the first time this tournament. Shot 5: Bogey.


The only thing baseball fans love more than seeing their teams win World Series is talking about what might have been. What if their favorite team had drafted Mike Trout instead of whatever player went in the first 24 picks of the 2009 MLB Draft? What if the 1994 strike hadn't ended World Series hopes for Montreal and Cleveland? And what if that young superstar had just stayed healthy? That's what we're going to explore today. These three players   Eric Davis, Nomar Garciaparra and Grady Sizemore   began their big-league careers looking like surefire Hall of Famers. Their stars shone brightly, but injuries   cruel, cruel injuries   derailed those hopes. MORE: Watch 'ChangeUp,' a new MLB live whiparound show on DAZN Here's a quick look back at what happened to these three Hall of Fame talents. Eric Davis, Reds (and then others) The promise and the glory: Eric Davis was a brilliant baseball player, with breathtaking speed, jaw-dropping power and innate defensive wizardry in the outfield that delighted fans and terrified opposing managers. "Eric Davis," Hall of Fame Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda told Sporting News for a 1987 cover story on the Reds' All-Star center fielder, "flat-out frightens me more than any player I've ever seen." This guy was AMAZING. More on him tomorrow ... pic.twitter.com/odCLhu5a18   Ryan Fagan (@ryanfagan) May 16, 2019 In 1986, his first full season in the majors, Davis hit 27 homers and stole 80 bases   in just 132 games! In all of baseball history, only Rickey Henderson has eclipsed those two numbers in the same season, and he needed 153 games to get there. In his second full season, Davis popped 37 homers and stole 50 bases   in only 129 games! He's the only player in the history of the sport to reach the 37/50 totals in one year, and he added a .399 on-base percentage, 155 OPS+ and 7.9 bWAR for good measure. "Eric has more talent than any player I have ever seen in my life, including Willie Mays," Pete Rose, then the Reds manager, said in that same TSN cover story. "I think everything said about him is justified. I saw Mays and Aaron and Clemente, but I can't imagine them doing more things than Eric can." If you didn't see Davis launch home runs, steal bases with ease and rob home runs over the outfield wall with regularity, putting his name with the greats of the game sounds laughable. In the moment, though? It absolutely was not. His teammate, Dave Parker: "Sometimes I feel guilty because I don't have to pay to watch him. Speaking in terms of the overall package, there isn't a guy in either league who can touch him. There is just no telling what he will do in this game and how it will stack up in the course of history." The downfall: Davis just could not stay healthy; he played 17 seasons in the majors and never saw action in more than 135 games. Davis played with reckless abandon, and that style   the hustle and intensity that made him a can't-turn-your-eyes-away superstar   took its toll on his body. He dove to the ground and crashed into walls chasing fly balls. His shoulders and hands and ribs and elbows and knees and hamstrings and just about every other body part betrayed him at some point, but if you had to pick one definitive injury, that one is clear. From 1986 to 1990, Davis averaged 30 homers, 41 stolen bases, a 143 OPS+ and a 4.7 bWAR in an average of 131 games. But in Game 4 of the 1990 World Series   Davis hit a Game 1 homer off Dave Stewart and had five RBIs in the first three games, all wins for the upstart Reds against the powerful A's   Davis dove for a sinking Willie McGee line drive in the first inning and lacerated his kidney, which resulted in a 40-day stay in a hospital. He returned to the field to start the 1991 season, but wasn't the same player, and spent time on the disabled list with chronic fatigue. He averaged just 83 games from 1991 to 1994, then sat out the entire 1995 season after a herniated disk in his neck required surgery. The aftermath: After the year away, Davis returned to the bigs in 1996 at 33 years old with the Reds and played parts of six more years in the majors, often flashing his still-immense talent, but also spending a frustrating amount of time on the sidelines. In his comeback season, Davis hit 26 homers, stole 23 bases and posted a .917 OPS for the Reds in   you guessed it   129 games. He was batting .302 in 34 games with the Orioles in 1997, then was diagnosed with colon cancer. Davis amazingly returned late that season, then hit .327 with 28 homers and a 151 OPS+ for the Orioles in 1998. At Age 38 in 2000, Davis hit .303 with an .818 OPS for the Cardinals, and he finished his career in 2001, playing 74 games with the Giants. You cannot think about Eric Davis without wondering what might have been without the injuries. Davis finished with 282 career homers and 349 stolen bases in 1,626 games; in baseball history, only five players have reached both of those numbers. Of those five, only two players Barry AND Bobby Bonds   had eclipsed those totals through their first 1,626 games. Baseball was robbed from seeing the full-career potential of one of the most talented players to ever wear a baseball uniform. Despite his obvious Hall of Fame talent, Davis received just three votes in the only year he was on the Hall ballot. Nomar Garciaparra, Red Sox (and then others) The promise and the glory: In another era, Garciaparra wouldn't have had to share the spotlight. As it happened, though, Garciaparra was a superstar shortstop at the same time as Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez and Miguel Tejada, to name a few. But just because it was "The Nomar and Alex and Derek and Miguel Show"   or, more accurately in the media landscape at the time, "The Derek and Alex and Nomar and Miguel Show"   doesn't mean we can't reminisce with awe. Garciaparra won the 1997 AL Rookie of the Year award, leading the AL in hits (209) and triples (11), while popping 30 homers, stealing 22 bases and hitting .309. In 1998, he hit .323 with 35 homers. In 1999, he hit .357 to lead the AL, and in 2000 he batted .372, the highest mark in the AL since George Brett hit .390 in 1980. His average bWAR in those first four seasons was 6.9, and he finished in the top 10 of the MVP voting all four years, including a second-place finish in 1998. The sky was the limit and Cooperstown seemed his destiny. The downfall: A sore, swollen wrist during his 2001 spring training never got better, and he eventually underwent surgery to repair a split tendon and inflamed sheath around it. He came back at the end of July, but played only 21 games before shutting it down for the year. The aftermath: Garciaparra was really good again in 2002-03, playing 156 games each season, but he wasn't quite the superstar he'd been. His bWAR numbers were outstanding, but, for example, his on-base percentage those two years (.349) was below his batting average from 1998 to 2000 (.350). And then the injuries starting adding up. Garciaparra was a fine hitter when he was on the field during his final six seasons (he hit .291), but injuries took him away from shortstop, and he never again played more than 122 games in a season. Garciaparra received just enough votes to stay on the Hall of Fame ballot in 2015, his first year of eligibility   finishing with 5.5 percent   but he fell off the next year, with just 1.8 percent. Grady Sizemore, Indians (and then others) The promise and the glory: Sizemore arrived in Cleveland via one of the more remarkable trades of the 2000s. The Montreal Expos wanted an ace to boost their 2002 playoff run, and Cleveland was willing to move Bartolo Colon for the right package. The Expos, recklessly in retrospect, sent Sizemore, Cliff Lee (who would go on to win the 2008 AL Cy Young and make four All-Star teams), Brandon Phillips (who struggled with Cleveland but became one of the game's best second basemen with Cincinnati) and Lee Stevens to Ohio. Colon was good for the Expos (10-4, 3.31 ERA), but they missed the playoffs and traded the righty that offseason. But back to Sizemore. In his first four full seasons in the majors, 2005 to 2008, Sizemore seemed an unstoppable force of nature. He missed only nine regular-season games in those four years, averaging 27 homers, 29 stolen bases, 116 runs scored, a 128 OPS+ and a 6.2 bWAR. He made the AL All-Star team three times and won a pair of Gold Glove awards. He helped lift Cleveland into the playoffs in 2007, then batted .375 in an ALDS win against the Yankees. By the end of 2008   just his Age 25 season   Sizemore already had 111 career homers and 117 career stolen bases. The downfall: Spring training 2009 was not kind to Sizemore. Groin and elbow issues lingered through a subpar season, and when Cleveland was out of the playoff picture, Sizemore had surgery to address both issues. He played only 103 games. Spring 2010 wasn't any better; Sizemore hurt his left knee and wound up needing microfracture surgery after just 33 games. In 2011, Sizemore hurt his right knee, and his season included just 71 games. Back issues   setback upon setback   kept him out of the majors in both 2012 and 2013. The aftermath: Sizemore played in 382 consecutive games from 2006 to 2008, then only played a total of 419 games from 2009 to 2015. After his two years away from the majors, Sizemore signed with the Red Sox heading into the 2014 season, but was released that June after 41 games (he hit .216 with a .612 OPS). Sizemore signed with the Phillies and played 99 games in 2014 and 2015 before he was let go on June 1, 2015. He finished his big league career with the Rays, playing 58 games in 2015 and batting .257 with a .746 OPS and six home runs. Related slideshow: The 2019 MLB season (Provided by imagn)


Quarterback Cam Newton wasn't throwing during OTAs yesterday, but they're not panicked about that. In fact, the encouraging signs were all around, as two of the key pieces of their offseason line makeover were doing more than anticipated. Free agent signings Daryl Williams and Matt Paradis were each doing some of the individual drills and installation work, but not the team drills. Both said they hoped to be cleared in time for training camp. For Williams, it was a training camp knee injury that derailed his quest for a new contract after an All-Pro season at right tackle in 2017. He signed a one-year prove-it deal this offseason, for much less than he'd have gotten otherwise. Paradis suffered a broken leg last year in Denver, but the Panthers were eager to sign him to replace the retired Ryan Kalil at center. Williams is likely to move inside to left guard when he returns full-time, as the Panthers like the potential of 2017 second-rounder Taylor Moton at right tackle. "I think at guard you don't have to kick back as much. In the run game, I feel like it's a little tougher ," Williams told Bill Voth of the team's official website. "But at the end of the day, we're all linemen. So whatever happens, I'm just going to give it my all." Coupled with second-round pick Greg Little at left tackle and Pro Bowl right guard Trai Turner , the Panthers are aggressively addressing a problem area from a year ago, when injuries made a mess of things. "We felt pretty good going into last year and we lost three tackles within four days of practice," Panthers coach Ron Rivera said, referring to Matt Kalil , Williams, and Jeremiah Sirles . "We've just got to stay healthy and be fortunate that way." And nobody hopes that's the case more than Newton himself, who would benefit from a cleaner pocket.


There's nothing wrong with a little homerism every now and then, but NFL fans are probably not the most objective people in the world. That being said, sometimes they are right on the money. Case in point: NFL Network's Good Morning Football has been running a fan-voting tournament recently to decide who the best wide receiver in the league is. The final round came down to Julio Jones vs. DeAndre Hopkins. After going into "overtime", Jones eventually won the vote. Watch. Who did YOU vote as the best WR in the NFL? @DeAndreHopkins | @HoustonTexans OR @juliojones_11 | @AtlantaFalcons pic.twitter.com/ElN1dIEOA1 - GMFB (@gmfb) June 10, 2019 For what it's worth, this year I have Jones ranked first in the league , followed by Hopkins at No. 2. MORE: Most bizarre and incredible catches by fishermen in past decade WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling impressing staff going into Packers minicamp TE Darren Waller has the most to gain during Raiders' training camp Bears believe Clinton-Dix is an upgrade over Amos Brian Gaine's failure in Houston has a lesson for the Lions and Bob Quinn


Former Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth recently took to social media in search of a kidney donor after suffering medical issues earlier this month. "Well this hard for me to say but my doctors said I should reach out to my family, friends and fans," Haynesworth wrote in an Instagram post. "Some of you may know I've been battling kidney disease for a few years now the time has come family, friends and fans I'm in dire need of a kidney mine have finally failed me on July 7 2019. It's hard to believe from being a professional athlete to only 8 season in retirement that my body has taken another major blow. First with the brain aneurism 3 seasons out of the NFL to now my kidneys failing me. But the bright side of this latest ordeal I can ask for help by asking for someone to generously donate a kidney. If you are interested in giving this precious gift please call Vanderbilt at 615-936-0695 and hit option 2. GOD BLESS thank you for your prayers and thanks for sharing this message." Since the plea for help, Haynesworth has received a massive amount of support. Vanderbilt University Medical Center has received more than 1,000 "calls and offers for organ donation from well-wishers and individuals expressing interest," chief communications officer John Howser said in a statement according to a report by Knox News. Those interested in helping Haynesworth with the medical transplant must meet certain requirements, physically and beyond. The ideal individual would also need to be able to remain in the Nashville area for a period of time. The medical center can be reached by contacting the phone number provided in Haynesworth's initial post. MORE: Alex Morgan made a perfect trophy joke after winning Best Female Athlete at ESPYS NBA Depth Charts The Ringer believes Raiders could trade SS Karl Joseph to Cowboys Chris Paul's Contract Is So Bad The Rockets Gave Up Everything in Thunder Trade After Packers pass on Jalen Thompson, focus shifts to Natrell Jamerson


Celebrating famous fathers throughout the years While mothers often get plenty of credit for balancing motherhood with enviable style, there are also plenty of stylish famous dads who were blessed with chic taste. Ahead, CR rounded up some sof the most well-dressed celebrity dads in honor of Father's Day. Mick Jagger With Jerry Hall and children Elizabeth Scarlett and James. Lenny Kravitz With Lisa Bonet and Zoë Kravitz. Muhammad Ali With daughters Laila and Hana. Serge Gainsbourg With Jane Birkin and Lou Doillon and Charlotte Gainsbourg. Snoop Dogg With three of his kids. Frank Sinatra With Nancy Sinatra and their three kids: Nancy, Frank, and Tina. Diddy With his daughter Chance. Kirk Douglas With his kid Michael. Bruce Springsteen With Patti Scialfa and their son Evan James. David Beckham With baby Harper. Richard Burton With his daughter Kate. Steve McQueen With his daughter Terry. Jack Nicholson With his daughter Jennifer. Prince William With Kate Middleton, Princess Charlotte, and Prince George. Brad Pitt With his kids Maddox, Shiloh, and Pax. John F. Kennedy With Jackie Kennedy and their kids Caroline and John F. Kennedy, Jr. Humphrey Bogart With Lauren Bacall and their son Stephen Humphrey Bogart. Henry Fonda With daughter Jane Fonda. John Legend With daughter Luna. Idris Elba With daughter Isan. Will Smith With Jada Pinkett Smith and their children Trey, Jaden, and Willow. Paul Newman With his daughter Claire. Jay-Z The rapper poses with Beyoncé and their daughter Blue Ivy at the 2018 Grammy Awards. Kanye West The rapper and clothing designer holding his daughter North West. Steven Tyler With his daughter, Liv Tyler. Denzel Washington Surrounded by his wife and kids.


The Chicago Bears are apparently still reeling from how their season ended last year because what they're doing with their kickers during OTAs is, in a word, weird. The Bears, of course, lost to the Eagles in the wild-card round last January when Cody Parkey's short FG was partially blocked and clanged off the goal post, giving Philly a 16-15 win and sending Bears fans into a deep depression. Chicago has since parted ways with Parkey, who missed a bunch of FGs last season, and have gone to great lengths to find a new kicker. The team currently is working with three different guys (including a dude named Chris Blewitt), which says a lot about the state of their kicking game. Now they're using something called the "Augusta silence" to test each kicker during drills. ESPN has the details from special-teams coordinator Chris Tabor : Bears special-teams coordinator Chris Tabor explained on Wednesday that he and head coach Matt Nagy lifted a page from the Masters' playbook and operate under the code of "Augusta silence" whenever a field goal is called for during team drills at OTAs. "No one talks," Tabor said. "Obviously we're doing the 'Augusta silence' [for a reason]. That's been awesome. I am used to people yelling at me. You know, I'm used to, I mean my daughters and my wife will yell at me, so I'm used to it. But when it's quiet out there it is, it is a different feeling. Nagy and I have talked about it … it's different." Nagy added: "We're creating as much pressure as we can on these guys," Nagy said. "We're getting the 'Augusta silence' out here with the team and that's eerie." Yeah, the Bears are definitely in their own heads a little bit over this kicking situation. Things should go really well for them this season. They're definitely gonna excel in the kicking game. Yup. No problems at all. MORE: Heavyweight champ Andy Ruiz hits back at Stephen A. Smith after 'Butter Bean' comment Bad hammy puts Klay Thompson's durability to the test These five upcoming NBA free agents helped themselves in the playoffs Angel Hernandez's Blatant Missed Calls Should Spark Change for MLB Observations from day 1 of Lions minicamp: pick city Related slideshow: 2019 minicamp highlights (Provided by imagn)