Sometimes, the more connected the world becomes, the more we feel the need to escape it. Go off-grid Sometimes, the more connected the world becomes, the more we feel the need to escape it. These hotels all offer a chance to get away from the daily grind and have a truly off-grid experience, whether that's clinging to a mountain face in the Himalayas or hidden in a tropical jungle in Belize. We bring you some of the most remote places where you can really relax. Fogo Island Inn, Fogo Island, Canada A minimalist masterpiece, Fogo Island Inn is tucked away from the world in a traditional fishing village on the northern coast of Newfoundland's Fogo Island. The 29 suites all come with access to a wood-fired sauna, rooftop hot tubs, cinema, contemporary art gallery and a library specializing in Newfoundland's history so guests definitely won't run out of things to do. The Oberoi Vanyavilas Wildlife Resort, Ranthambhore, India This spot is located next to a tiger sanctuary so while you might not meet many humans here, you'll most definitely make friends with a few animals. The luxurious tent-style accommodation at The Oberoi Vanyavilas is a three-hour drive away from Jaipur   the capital city of Rajasthan. The tents are carefully spaced out, providing lots of privacy, and all have large four-poster beds and freestanding baths. Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle, Chiang Rai, Thailand Tucked into a hillside overlooking a thick bamboo forest and the border with Laos, the Four Seasons Tented Camp is the ultimate hiding place. While seclusion is the main draw here, there is still plenty to keep you occupied, with day visits to the city of Chiang Rai available. The resort offers an all-inclusive package of spa treatments, meals and transfers. La Taha'a Island Resort & Spa, Motu Tautau, French Polynesia Imagine pristine beaches, sparkling waters and no civilization in sight   that's exactly what La Taha'a Island Resort offers. Located on Motu Tautau, a 20-minute helicopter ride from Bora Bora, the resort has 45 water villas and 12 beach villas, as well as tropical gardens, three restaurants and two bars. Shangri-La's Boracay Resort and Spa, Boracay, Philippines Everything about Shangri-La's resort in Boracay exudes privacy and peace. After arriving on the island by speedboat, taking in the breathtaking views of the azure ocean, the hotel will welcome you with spacious yet cozy rooms and villas. There are four restaurants within the resort and guests can enjoy the on-site spa or explore the lush green nature of the island. Anantara Qasr al Sarab Desert Resort, Jurayrah, UAE With nothing but a desert surrounding it, the Qasr al Sarab Desert Resort is the ultimate oasis. A two-hour drive from Abu Dhabi, the resort is located on the border of the Empty Quarter   the largest uninterrupted stretch of sand in the world. There are plenty of opportunities to relax within the resort, either with a massage in the spa or a swim in the infinity pool, and lots of activities guests can book, from Emirati cooking classes to camel trekking in the desert. Qualia, Hamilton Island, Australia Clinging to a cliff at the northern tip of the tropical Hamilton Island in the middle of Australia's Great Barrier Reef, Qualia is one of the most serene and beautiful escapes. The resort has two infinity pools that both face out to the ocean, two restaurants and a bar. If you want to contact civilization, you can visit Whitehaven, the most photographed beach in Australia, or take part in diving and snorkeling experiences. Dunton Hot Springs, San Juan Mountains, Colorado, USA Relax in the middle of nowhere thanks to Dunton Hot Springs . Wild and rustic on the outside, cozy and warm on the inside, the cabins at this hotel are part of a restored mining town. The old dance hall, bath house and saloon are now all part of the hotel. White Desert Whichaway Camp, Antarctica It doesn't really get more remote than this Antarctica escape. Whichaway Camp is the ideal base for several Antarctic adventures, from visiting the geographical South Pole to getting to know the nearby emperor penguin colony. The six state-of-the-art pods at the camp are spacious with a comfortable sleeping area, a writing desk, and a wash area and toilet. The rest of the camp comprises a kitchen and three centralized pods that make up the reception, lounge and dining room. Southern Ocean Lodge, Kangaroo Island, Australia Located on the last outpost between Australia and Antarctica, there's not much on Kangaroo Island apart from lush vegetation and lots of animals, from sea lions and koalas to wallabies and seals, and the Southern Ocean Lodge . Enjoy peaceful walks along the coastal rocks, give surfing a go at nearby Hanson Bay or simply wash away all your worries with a relaxing soak in a hot tub. Three Camel Lodge, Mongolia For a truly off-grid experience, head to Three Camel Lodge in Mongolia. A collection of gers   traditional felt tents   overlook the Gobi Desert and the Gobi-Altai Mountains, and have all the home comforts you need. It's a completely wild and remote experience. Mashpi Lodge, Pacto, Ecuador Get back to nature at Mashpi Lodge in Ecuador and enjoy everything its beautiful location within the Mashpi Nature Reserve has to offer. The nearby hiking trails wind past gushing waterfalls while the hotel, dropped in the middle of the jungle, has spacious rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows and a stunning restaurant serving Ecuadorian dishes. 3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat, Zermatt, Switzerland You can almost touch the stars at 3100 Kulmhotel Gornergat . It's located more than 10,000 feet up Gornergat ridge in the Swiss Alps. With unparalleled views of the Matterhorn, the hotels offers an incredible mountain experience. There are 22 comfortable rooms, two restaurants, a library and countless opportunities to make the most of your surroundings by skiing, snowboarding or hiking in summer. Blancaneaux Lodge, San Ignacio, Belize The adventure begins by traveling to the hotel's cabanas by puddle jumper or private jet (it's the only way to reach the isolated spot). Tucked away deep within the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve in Belize, the hotel, created by Francis Ford Coppola, is all about luxury. All guests at Blancaneaux are treated to fine dining meals, spa treatments and guided forest walks to nearby waterfalls and natural pools. Petit St Vincent, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines A gorgeous private island retreat in the Caribbean, Petit St Vincent is an ideal destination to forget the rest of the world. There are no phones and televisions in the rooms, and no internet throughout the resort. You'll have to fill your time with activities like snorkeling, scuba diving or lounging on the deck of your private villa   it's a hard life. There are just 22 cottages and villas on the island so you're guaranteed total privacy. Explore Rapa Nui, Easter Island, Chile Easter Island is one of the most remote spots on Earth and draws in many travelers. It's not an easy destination to reach so Explore Rapa Nui is the ideal place to rest after the long journey. The five-star accommodation is around five miles from Hanga Roa, the island's main town. Every room overlooks the ocean, there's a heated infinity pool outside and a spa. Hotel Búdir, Búdir, Iceland Hotel Búdir in Iceland is one of the best locations to enjoy the country's jaw-dropping beauty. All rooms offer stunning views of the glaciers, mountains or lava fields which adds to the truly wild experience. A two-hour drive from the capital city Reykjavík , the hotel also offers several activities to explore the landscape, like hiking, fishing and whale watching. Discover more incredible places to visit in Iceland here . Alila Jabal Akhdar, Al Khuţaym, Oman Alila Jabal Akhdar is one of Oman's best-kept secrets. Situated right on the edge of a canyon, the hotel's incredible location means it's surrounded by breathtaking mountains, without any civilization in sight. The hotel offers guided hiking and cave exploring trips as well as Arabic-inspired dinners before guests retreat to their rooms or luxury villas with private pools. Sextantio Albergo Diffuso, Arbruzzo, Italy This once-abandoned medieval village has been lovingly restored and turned into chic, rustic hideaway. Sextantio Albergo Diffuso is spread throughout the village and a lot of time is taken to introduce the hotel's guests to the local history and culture. A wide range of classes are offered, from soap-making to baking traditional bread. Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort, Lapland, Finland To live the ultimate Northern Lights dream, book a stay at the Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort in Lapland, Finland. Hidden deep in a forest, the glass igloos and traditional wooden chalets offer excellent views, perfect for observing the light show in the sky. Some igloos even have a private sauna in the bathroom for you to make the most of your remote Arctic adventure. Pädaste Manor, Pädaste, Estonia Give the Nordic way of life a go and tune out the world at the Pädaste Manor in Estonia. Set in a beautiful countryside location, the hotel is just a two-hour drive from Tallinn yet feels extremely remote and peaceful. Beautifully decorated rooms await after a day of fishing or horseback riding and the restaurant serves superb traditional Nordic cuisine. The hotel can be reached by a ferry or a helicopter, and is great for reconnecting with nature without having to jet off to the furthest corners of the world. The Manta Resort, Pemba Island, Tanzania Nowhere on Earth remote enough for you? Go underwater! The Underwater Room at The Manta Resort in Tanzania is the perfect way to disappear for a while. The upper deck is an open-air lounge area while the lower deck's bedroom is submerged and surrounded by glass so you can look out into the ocean and observe the marine life around you. Apart from meals brought to you at predetermined times, there's no other contact with the outside world while you stay here. Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, Ubud, Indonesia Although the hotel isn't too far away from Ubud center, once you get here, there's nothing but green tropical jungle and total serenity around. There are several suites and villas at Four Seasons Resort Bali , as well as four dining options, an outdoor pool and a spa. EOLO, Santa Cruz, Argentina Set in the vast expanse of Patagonia, there really isn't much around this spot. Conveniently located halfway between El Calafate and Los Glaciares National Park, it's a fantastic stopover on a longer trip. The 10,000-acre property offers horseback riding, mountain bike rides, trekking and bird watching. EOLO really is the perfect place to shut off the world and reconnect with yourself. Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve and Wellness Retreat, Clanwilliam, South Africa Set amid the dramatic and sparsely-populated Cederberg Mountains, Bushmans Kloof is a former 19th-century farm which has been transformed into charming rooms, suites and villas. Guests will love the restaurant, serving dishes with herbs and vegetables from the property's organic garden, and the wealth of activities available, from canoeing, hiking and biking to discovering the area's rock art heritage. Amangiri, Canyon Point, Utah, USA Surrounded by the Mars-like environment of Utah, Amangiri feels like an escape to a different planet. With nothing apart from impressive arid landscapes for miles, it's a truly off-grid getaway. The resort offers plenty of adventures from horseback riding to private plane tours of Lake Powell. Alternatively, guests can just relax by the swimming pool or at the spa. Wolwedans Dunes Lodge, Sossusvlei, Namibia Wolwedans Dunes Lodge is set in the dune highlands of the NamibRand Nature Reserve with nothing but clay-colored desert around. Nine comfortable wood and canvas cottages and villas all have private terraces ideal for watching sunrises and sunsets. Take a safari drive or a hot air balloon ride to truly appreciate the remoteness of this destination and in the evening, enjoy a four-course dinner. Hotel Arctic, Ilulissat, Greenland Wake up to monster-sized icebergs right outside your bedroom, spot seals frolicking in the water and go on dog-sledding adventures   staying at Hotel Arctic in Greenland is a one-of-a-kind experience. Although it's not as far away from civilization as some of the other hotels, Greenland itself is pretty remote and feels like an entirely different world. Fundu Lagoon, Pemba Island, Tanzania Safari-style tents and thatched buildings, a sunset-facing bar and a totally secluded ambience are just a few things that Fundu Lagoon has to offer. Located next to a beautiful, white-sand beach on an island in the Indian Ocean, it feels like a little slice of paradise. Hotel Everest View, Khumjung, Nepal The highest hotel in the world, Hotel Everest View offers, as you might guess, first-class views of the famous mountain. Located 13,000 feet (3,962m) above sea level, the hotel has 12 rooms with panoramic views, a restaurant serving regional Khumbu cuisine and a bar. To get to the hotel you'll have to splash out on a helicopter transfer from Kathmandu or trek in true Himalayan style. Travaasa Hana, Hana, Hawaii, USA Many who travel to Hawaii completely miss its more remote eastern reaches, which is exactly where you'll find Travaasa Hana . Imagine waking up in a bungalow overlooking the Pacific, with the palms swaying in the breeze and waves crashing into the rocks on the beach   that's what this hotel is about. Leave the crowds behind and enjoy a peaceful coastal walk or learn how to fish with a Hawaiian throw net. The Torridon, Achnasheen, Scotland, UK The grandeur of the Scottish Highlands is on full display at The Torridon on the shores of Loch Torridon. The boutique rooms all look out to the lake or to the 3,461-foot (1,054m) mountain Liathach. There's something for everyone at this hotel, whether that be a reviving outdoor escape or a pampering luxury getaway. Discover more Scottish Highland and Island destinations here . Wickaninnish Inn, Vancouver Island, Canada Perched on cliffs overlooking the waters of the northern Pacific, the Wickaninnish Inn is surrounded by rugged forests. Although the Tofino-Long Beach Airport is just a 20-minute drive from the hotel, there's not much else in the area apart from stunning wilderness. Each room has a giant soaking tub, a fireplace and a balcony to admire ocean views during the day and gaze at the stars at night. There's also a restaurant and a spa on site.


The Dallas Cowboys still have several pending extensions for their young stars. After inking DeMarcus Lawrence to the richest deal in team history this spring, several offensive playmakers are up next. Quarterback Dak Prescott and wideout Amari Cooper are chief among players expected to get new deals, but perhaps the stickiest subject centers around the team's star running back, Ezekiel Elliott. ESPN's Dan Graziano detailed 25 predictions through 2022 , predicting NFL player milestones, team records, the new contract bargaining agreement and many player moves. Graziano touched on several things that will have a major impact on the Cowboys, primarily that Elliott will hold out of training camp over his contract. The All-Pro running back is under contract through 2021 as the Cowboys picked up his fifth-year option on his rookie deal. Even with his job secure for now, Graziano guesses Elliott will holdout if the Cowboys don't pay him sometime soon. I don't think it'll be this year, though I can't completely rule it out. But unless Elliott and the Cowboys come to agreement on a new deal this offseason or next - which I don't think happens unless he cuts the team some kind of deal he doesn't seem inclined to cut - it's not hard to imagine Elliott taking a Melvin Gordon-level stance next August. Elliott's contract isn't the only big-ticket item Graziano discussed. He also took aim at Atlanta Falcons' receiver Julio Jones becoming a $20 million a year receiver and what it will do for the WR market that impacts Cooper. The only players in the NFL averaging more than $20 million per year are quarterbacks, Aaron Donald and Khalil Mack. The highest-paid wide receiver? Odell Beckham Jr. at $18 million a year. Jones has two years left on his contract, but the Falcons got him to camp last year by promising him they'd rework his deal. He is the best player in the group of four superstar wideouts - himself, A.J. Green, Michael Thomas and Amari Cooper - who are looking for new deals before the season starts, so let's pick him to set the bar. But don't be surprised if one of those other guys signs after he does and tops him. It looks like everyone in that group is waiting for someone to go first. Graziano didn't just focus on contract predictions, he also took a shot at what league business will look like over the next three years. When it comes to the marijuana policy, former and current players have made their cases that the NFL should conduct some more research into marijuana with the hopes they relinquish the punishment of suspension. This is an ongoing dance the NFL is conducting with Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory. Gregory is currently on his fourth suspension and he's looking to appeal his suspension on Monday, ahead of any changes to the actual CBA. Graziano believes this fix is very likely to happen. This feels like an easy call, particularly with the league and the players' union forming a committee to study alternative pain-management techniques. The NFL's policy on marijuana is outdated and overly punitive. Don't be surprised to see the league adopt a policy similar to the NHL's - still testing for marijuana but not punishing players for using it. With the league trying to expand the help it's offering players in the area of mental health, the idea would be to use the testing as a diagnostic tool to identify players who might need some kind of off-field help they aren't getting. Graziano made other league-wide predictions like: "there will not be an NFL work stoppage","the minimum 'spending floor' will go up in the next CBA", and "we will start to see more fully guaranteed veteran contracts - little by little." MORE: Poker player argues over dealer chip counting error during crucial all-in hand at WSOP Main Event Roundup: Monica Lewinsky Fire Tweet, Richard Seymour in the Money at World Series of Poker, Robert Kraft New Girlfriend Trysten Hill may be crowning point on Cowboys star-studded defense Packers WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling on training with Randy Moss: 'Couldn't ask for a better mentor' 4 possible trade destinations for Browns RB Duke Johnson


Looking for a sublime Hawaiian meal near you? Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Hawaiian spots around Charlotte, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to fulfill your urges. 1. Seoul Poke Bowl Topping the list is Seoul Poke Bowl . Located at 3609 South Blvd., Suite D, the sushi bar and Hawaiian spot, which offers poke and more, is the highestrated Hawaiian restaurant in Charlotte, boasting 4.5 stars out of 188 reviews on Yelp. 2. Poke Bar Next up is the Poke Bar , situated at 601 S. Kings Drive, Suite K. With 4.5 stars out of 74 reviews on Yelp, the Hawaiian and Asian fusion spot, offering poke and more, has proven to be a local favorite. 3. Poké Cafe Ballantyne's Poké Cafe , located at 11318 N. Community House Road, Suite #203, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the Hawaiian spot, which offers poke and more, 4.5 stars out of 78 reviews. 4. Ohana Poke Ohana Poke , a Hawaiian and Japanese spot that offers poke and more in Uptown Charlotte, is another much-loved go-to, with five stars out of 10 Yelp reviews. Head over to 320 S. Tryon St., Suite #114, to see for yourself. 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.


Versatile Belgian fullback Thomas Meunier is supposedly set for a dramatic reunion with the man that signed him at Paris Saint-Germain all the way back in 2016, with a summer move to Unai Emery's Arsenal touted. Meunier's ability to play in most positions on the pitch makes him a valuable asset for any manager, and due to the shoestring budget Arsenal have this window after they failed to qualify for the Champions League, Meunier - who appears to be out of favour at PSG - seems like a perfect option for Emery. Italian news outlet Tutto Mercato Web has claimed Arsenal have presented a £22m offer for Meunier. Emery brought the 27-year-old to Paris from Club Brugge in 2016 after an impressive showing in the Champions League , but under current PSG manager Thomas Tuchel, Meunier has fallen to the wayside and a move to the Emirates may secure some consistent playing time for the Belgian. With Stephan Lichtsteiner leaving the Gunners at the end of the month, and Hector Bellerin still out through injury, Meunier would perfectly fit into this weakened Arsenal defence and would help solve a problem position that's haunted Emery throughout his first season in charge at the Emirates. Meunier recently opened up about the transfer saga that surrounds him in a recent interview with La Parisien . "I don't think the club would make a lot of money from me, actually. I have a market value, but I'm a defender, I play one game out of three and I'm turning 28. "If the club tells me: 'Listen, we want to sell you, we need money, there is financial fair play', and that I will not play next year, we will find a solution that will arrange the two camps, of course. "There have been phone calls since January with interested clubs. There are a dozen clubs, all of which are in the top five of their leagues." When Meunier joins Arsenal and sees us defend: pic.twitter.com/JOT2Gj4z3b   LTArsenal™ (@ltarsenal) June 3, 2019 These latest rumours suggesting Meunier is on the verge of joining Arsenal are interesting, given that earlier reports indicated the Belgian was waiting to see if the Gunners qualified for European football next season before making a decision on a future club - if he is to leave PSG of course. Furthermore, the quotes from Meunier above seem to show that he is still keeping his options open - so don't consider a move to Arsenal to be a foregone conclusion just yet.


The tight end position in New England remains in flux as the team announced Tuesday it has released Austin Seferian-Jenkins shortly after multiple reports that he planned to step away from the game for a month to deal with personal issues. Seferian-Jenkins signed a one-year deal with the Patriots in April after a five-game stint in Jacksonville that ended when he aggravated a core injury and landed on injured reserve. It's unclear what personal issues Seferian-Jenkins is dealing with, but he admitted to seeking help for a drinking problem in 2017   less than a year after a DUI arrest that resulted in him being cut by the Buccaneers. Seferian-Jenkins told ESPN at the time he had stopped drinking. "Ever since I stopped drinking, it's been a transformation," Seferian-Jenkins said. "It really has changed my life. I just try to win one day at a time. … Knowing you need help and you don't go get it, that's the worst thing." Between injuries and disciplinary issues, Seferian-Jenkins played only 43 games in five seasons since being drafted in the second round by Tampa Bay in 2014. He has 116 career receptions for 1,160 yards and 11 touchdowns. With Seferian-Jenkins now off the depth chart, New England is left with Stephen Anderson (36 career receptions), Matt LaCosse (27), Ryan Izzo (0) and Andrew Beck (0) as options at tight end ... a tough reminder of the stability it enjoyed at the position before Rob Gronkowski retired this offseason. MORE : Browns' Duke Johnson says team put him on trade block before he asked to be dealt | Titans' Adam Humphries explains decision to pass on Patriots | Patrick Peterson surprises Cardinals by attending OTAs despite suspension Benjamin Watson was signed out of retirement last month but will serve a four-game suspension to start the season after testing positive for PEDs. New England has been linked to trade talks for Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph, who is entering the final year of his contract and has been adamant about not taking a pay cut to remain in Minnesota.


Portuguese side FC Porto have confirmed that Brazilian centre-back Felipe will join Atletico Madrid this summer in deal worth €20m. The La Liga side have been on the lookout for defensive reinforcements due to a number of high profile departures already confirmed. Centre-backs Diego Godin and Lucas Hernandez have confirmed they are leaving the club this summer, while full-back Juanfran has also done likewise. In an effort to rebuild, Los Rojiblancos have agreed to sign Felipe from FC Porto, with the Primeira Liga side confirming the news on their official website . The statement reads: "FC Porto inform the markets that they have reached an agreement with Atletico Madrid for the playing rights of Felipe to the value of 20 million euros." Atletico Madrid meanwhile have released their own statement that states: "Atlético de Madrid and FC Porto have reached an agreement over the transfer of Felipe Augusto de Almeida Monteiro, pending the International Transfer Certificate (ITC). Agreement with @FCPorto over Felipe, pending International Transfer Certificate (ITC). The centre-back is to join on July 4 for the next three seasons. ➡ https://t.co/xovSB4txLH #AúpaAtleti pic.twitter.com/ZiKOXKqjj8   Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) May 28, 2019 "The 30-year-old, who was born on May 16, 1989 in Mogi das Cruzes (state of São Paulo), is to join the squad on July 4, once his ITC arrives. The Brazilian's contract will be three years long." Felipe joined Porto from Brazilian side Corinthians in July 2016 and went on to make 142 appearances for the club, scoring 11 goals. During his three seasons at the Estadio do Dragao, Felipe won one Primeira Liga in the 2017/18 season, as well as the Portuguese Super Cup at the beginning of the 2018/19 campaign.


Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi clocked up yet another huge milestone on Wednesday as his brace against Liverpool in the Champions League semi final saw him reach 600 goals for the club, an astonishing tally and testament to his longevity and unprecedented quality. Messi's first of the game demonstrated his predatory instincts and football intelligence as he pounced on a rebound off the crossbar, while his second, goal #600 in the Barcelona record books, showcased flawless technique as he whipped a precision free-kick into the top corner. Messi , who scored for the first time on 1 May 2005, has scored those 600 goals in just 683 games, netting an average of almost one (0.9) every time he steps onto the pitch. Remarkably, in the club's all-time standings he has 368 more goals than the next most prolific player in Barça history, Cesar Rodriguez, who netted 232 times during his career in the 1940s and 1950s. Another Camp Nou legend, Laszlo Kubala, has 199 goals, but Messi's enormous tally, one that no other player will ever come close to matching, dwarfs them all. Stats powered by Opta can reveal that Messi has scored 417 goals in La Liga, with 112 coming in the Champions League. He has netted 50 times in the Copa del Rey, a further 13 times in the Supercopa de España, five in the FIFA Club World Cup and three in the UEFA Super Cup. 600 - Lionel Messi has scored his 600th goal for @FCBarcelona in all competitions, exactly 14 years ago since his first goal against Albacete on 1st May 2005. Genius. pic.twitter.com/36p8n4itXW   OptaJose (@OptaJose) May 1, 2019 In short, Messi has scored in every official competition in which he played for Barcelona. He has also scored against 76 of the 85 teams he has ever faced at senior club level, with Sevilla seemingly his favourite opponent after scoring 36 times against them over the last 14 years. It is not something that Real Madrid fans will enjoy reading, but Messi's favourite stadium for goals as a visiting player is the Santiago Bernabeu, where he has scored 15 times. Lionel Messi's Milestone Goals for Barcelona From 1-600: Goal Date Opponent (H/A) Competition 1 1 May 2005 Albacete (H) La Liga 100 16 January 2010 Sevilla (H) La Liga 200 1 November 2011 Viktoria Plzen (A) Champions League 300 16 February 2013 Granada (A) La Liga 400 18 April 2015 Valencia (H) La Liga 500 23 April 2017 Real Madrid (A) La Liga 600 1 May 2019 Liverpool (H) Champions League In terms of the breakdown of how he has scored his goals, Messi has bagged a considerable 491 (82%) with his stronger left foot. His weaker right foot accounts for 85 goals (14%), while he has scored 22 headers (4%) and just two by other means. Of the 600, 501 have been scored inside the penalty area and 99 from outside. Within those numbers, there have been 42 direct free kicks, as on Wednesday night, and 70 penalties. Still more than a month shy of his 32nd birthday, Messi potentially has a number of years left at the top of his game and could yet reach more incredible milestones before he calls it a day on an incredible career.


It was a totally dominant game for the Mets against San Francisco. Led by new staff ace Jason Vargas , the Mets topped the Giants 7-0 on a muggy night in Queens. Vargas tossed a complete game shutout, by far his best outing as a Met. Unlike his last outing, another excellent performance against the Dodgers , the Mets' offense showed up in this one, hitting three home runs to provide ample run support in the victory. At the start, it looked like Vargas wouldn't be able to follow up his brilliant start in LA. Joe Panik lined a double to right leading off the game, and the Giants were threatening before Vargas had even recorded an out. But the veteran lefty navigated the jam, getting a line out from Donovan Solano and striking out both Tyler Austin and Evan Longoria to end the inning. Jeff McNeil and the Mets offense immediately rewarded Vargas 's resilience. McNeil doubled, moved to third on a fly out, then scored on a ground out to give the Mets a 1-0 lead. The second and third were quiet, but the offense finally got going again in the fourth. Michael Conforto took Tyler Beede 's first pitch out to center field for a majestic, arcing home run, stretching the Met lead to 2-0. Beede then totally lost the strike zone, walking Wilson Ramos and Todd Frazier before going to a three ball count on Amed Rosario. In a good hitter's count, Rosario crushed a ball to right-center field, and he knew right off the bat that he had a three-run home run. The Mets had a four run inning and a five run lead. Unfortunately, the news wasn't all good. Robinson Cano , who was making his return from a two week stint on the DL with quad soreness, didn't return to the field in the top of the fifth. He looked notably gimpy while running out a double play ground out in the third, and was moving very gingerly while on defense in the fourth. Adeiny Hechavarria replaced him at second base, and later news confirmed that Cano had re-aggravated his quad injury. This seems like a classic example of the Mets rushing a player back from injury, and hopefully the consequences aren't too dire. Still, the game went on, and the Mets kept dominating. Pete Alonso was hit by a pitch leading off the fifth, moved to third on a throwing error, then scored on a sacrifice fly by Michael Conforto . In the seventh, Hechavarria added another run on a solo home run, putting the Mets up by seven. All these runs were moot of course, because Vargas was making mince meat of the Giants lineup. The only baserunner San Francisco managed between the fifth and eighth innings was on a slowly hit ground ball that Rosario misplayed into a single. There were a few hard hit balls - including one that Jeff McNeil made a fantastic play on in left field - but for the most past, the Giants couldn't square up or even make contact against Vargas' slow, loopy arsenal. At 102 pitches, most presumed that Vargas's outing was complete after eight innings, which would have been his longest outing since 2017. Instead, Mickey Callaway stuck with his starter, and Vargas came out for the ninth. Donovan Solano lined a single with one out, but Vargas was excellent in the ninth otherwise, striking out two and inducing a weak ground ball off the bat of Evan Longoria to end the game. It was Vargas' first complete game and first shutout as a Met. Vargas also became the first Mets' lefty to throw a shutout since Jon Niese in 2013 against the Phillies . The Giants have one of the worst lineups in baseball, but Vargas' outing was brilliant regardless. More significantly, Vargas has now strung together several good starts, something he never managed during the first year of his contract. With Noah Syndergaard and Zack Wheeler struggling at the moment, Vargas giving the Mets competitive starts is a huge boon, and it's hopefully something that will continue and that the offense can capitalize on. With the win, the Mets are now 29-32, sitting 5.5 games back of the Phillies for first place in the NL East. Zack Wheeler will take the mound tomorrow in the season finale against Shaun Anderson . SB Nation GameThreads Amazin' Avenue McCovey Chronicles Box scores ESPN MLB.com Win Probability Added What's WPA? Big winners: Jason Vargas , +24.2% WPA Big losers: Robinson Cano , -10.0% WPA Total pitcher WPA: +24.2% WPA Total batter WPA: +25.8% WPA Teh aw3s0mest play: Michael Conforto gives the Mets a 2-0 lead in the fourth, +10.7% WPA Teh sux0rest play: Robinson Cano grounds into a double play in the third, -12.8% WPA


KANSAS CITY, Kan. -- Residents in East Kansas City, Kansas say they're being left behind when it comes to the city investing in their neighborhoods. Parkwood Pool in the Quindaro neighborhood sits empty on this scorching hot summer day, with its gates locked. This is the only public swimming pool in KCK. "Johnson County and Kansas City, Missouri, they have beautiful parks, beautiful pools. Why can't we have that here?" KCK resident Christian Ramirez said. The city does have three spray parks but the people who live in KCK say that isn't enough. They said kids on summer break need things to do, and a place to cool off in the heat. "Nothing to do but sit at home. Their parents are going to work. They're bored, they have no discipline while their parents are at work. So what do they do? They go get in trouble," Tscher Manck said. In a statement from the Unified Government, leaders said they don't have the money to open another swimming pool Manck and Ramirez think it's more than that. They don't think the city sees the problems in their neighborhood as top priorities. "The money is being spent elsewhere, is how I feel. They have projects that are millions of dollars going on that are out in Piper and Turner, but nothing in the Northeast and Southeast side," Manck said. "The main thing that has me angry, especially just with this pool and in general with our county is, a lot of decisions are being made without the best interest of the people," Ramirez said. Manck and Ramirez said they've live in KCK all their life and they'd just like to see the city do better.     ©2019 WDAF-TV, Kansas City Visit WDAF-TV, Kansas City at www.fox4kc.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.


CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Tyshell Connor was sentenced to three years in prison Tuesday after severely injuring a woman in a hit-skip incident in Westlake. Connor apologized to the victim, Deborah Smith, in court, and as a gesture of good will, Judge Sherry Miday gave Connor a week to get her affairs in order and say goodbye to her 3-year-old child. Connor went to the probation waiting area, but she fled before being fitted with a GPS monitoring device. "Who was watching her? How can that happen when she has had so many warrants for her in the past?" Smith asked. Connor turned herself in at the Justice Center on Thursday night, after being on the run for two days. Reporter Paul Orlousky will have more to the story Friday at 4 p.m. on 19 News. Copyright 2019 WOIO. All rights reserved.


OKLAHOMA CITY - When pinch-runner Jacqui Prober slid into home, the UCLA softball team exploded from the dugout, forming a dogpile between second and third base. The Bruins were national champions. Kinsley Washington's two-out RBI single earned No. 2 UCLA (56-6) a 5-4 win over No. 1 Oklahoma (57-6) in the Women's College World Series on Tuesday night, sweeping the Sooners in two games in the championship series to win the national title. It was UCLA's 13th national championship, its 12th NCAA title - the Bruins first since 2010. The win marked Kelly Inouye-Perez's 600th in her career as a head coach. Bubba Nickles and Briana Perez started the first inning by hitting back-to-back home runs, giving UCLA the lead. Oklahoma's Sydney Romero and UCLA's Aaliyah Jordan exchanged solo home runs in the third inning. UCLA maintained a two-run lead but ended two of the first three innings with the bases loaded. In the fourth inning the Sooners tied the score, behind an RBI single from Falepolima Aviu and Lynnsie Elam's RBI double. After getting three hits off of Rachel Garcia in the first three innings, Oklahoma got four in the fourth. But an inning later Brianna Tautalafua drilled a solo home run to left field, reclaiming the lead for UCLA. Tautalafua was hitless in the postseason before hitting home runs in both games of the championship series. The Bruins were one out away from clinching the national championship when Shay Knighten hammered a solo home run over the center-field fence. For UCLA to win it all, it would need a walk-off hit. And Washington delivered. Visit the Los Angeles Times at www.latimes.com


If there is one position on the Raiders that could use more veteran help, it's at tight end. The Raiders lost Jared Cook in free agency to the New Orleans Saints and have failed to adequately replace his receiving ability this offseason. However, Oakland is still looking around the bargain bin to replace him. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the Raiders are working out former Colts and Saints' tight end Erik Swoope on Tuesday, Former #Colts and #Saints TE Erik Swoope is working out for the #Raiders today, source said. He worked out for the #Redskins and #Bucs in the past few days and should get signed soon. - Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) May 21, 2019 Swoope is a former basketball player who signed with the Colts after the 2014 NFL draft. He's appeared in just 24 career games, catching 23 passes for 384 yards and four touchdowns. If signed by the Raiders, look for him to compete for a roster spot with Derek Carrier and Darren Waller. MORE: 7 reasons the Warriors are winning another title no matter who they play in the Finals Magic Johnson confirms rumor that Lakers want to sign Kyrie Irving 5 reasons Saints should be favorites to sign Gerald McCoy Injury to Reuben Foster could help Chiefs, Redskins strike a deal NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players


Could the upcoming deadline spur action for the Falcons and Grady Jarrett ? A new deal for the defensive tackle was said to be unlikely , but there's now some hope that a long-term deal can get done before 4pm EST, Adam Schefter of ESPN.com hears. There is now some hope that the Falcons and franchised DT Grady Jarrett can beat today's 4 p.m. ET deadline for a long-term deal and get done an agreement, per sources. No assurances, but both sides working to make it happen. Deadlines spur action.   Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 15, 2019 Jarrett has been vocal about his desire for a new deal. He abstained from much of the Falcons' offseason activities, though he reported for the Falcons' mandatory minicamp in June along with receiver Julio Jones . If Jarrett does not secure an extension on Monday, the Falcons will not be able to sign him to a long-term contract until the season is over. After that, they will have the option to employ the franchise tag for the second straight year, though it would come with a 20% increase and the risk of irritating one of their defensive stars. If Jarrett stays on the $15.2M tag, he'll carry the third-highest cap hit in 2019 among defensive tackles, putting him behind only Aaron Donald ($17.1M) and Kawann Short ($17M).


Drivers spent nearly the entire race looking at the rear of Joey Logano's yellow No. 22 car, but a caution on the final laps and an overtime finish made things close as Logano held on for his second victory of the season. The weekend could not have gone much better for Logano after the defending Monster Energy Cup Series champion won pole position in Saturday's qualifying. The No. 22 car capitalized on his prime track position and led 163 of the FireKeepers Casino's 203 laps. The win was Logano's third career win at Michigan International Speedway and 23rd overall victory of his career. MORE: Watch NASCAR live & on demand with fuboTV (7-day trial) Kurt Busch sailed by Martin Truex Jr. on the overtime's restart to claim second place, tying his season-best finish of second at Bristol. Truex, Daniel Suarez and points leader Kyle Busch rounded out the top five. Austin Dillon claimed the first stage victory of his career by winning Stage 2. Contact with William Byron and the wall midway through the final stage, however, spelled near-disaster for the No. 3. Dillon finished 26th. Monday's race was the result of a postponement from a Sunday afternoon start time due to persisting rain showers. The Monster Energy Cup Series now takes a week off for Father's Day before heading to Sonoma Raceway for the first road course of the season. Sporting News tracked live updates and highlights from the FireKeepers Casino 400. NASCAR at Michigan: Live updates, highlights from FireKeepers Casino 400 ( All times Eastern. ) Caution flags: 7 Lead changes: 19 Lap leaders: Joey Logano (161), Kevin Harvick (15), Austin Dillon (7), Brad Keselowski (6), Denny Hamlin (5), William Byron (2), Aric Almirola (1), Ryan Blaney (1), Clint Bowyer (1), Chase Elliott (1), FireKeepers Casino 400: 2019 winner, top 20 order of finish Finish Driver Team (Car No.) Laps led 1. Joey Logano Team Penske (22) 163 2. Kurt Busch Chip Ganassi Racing (1) 3. Martin Truex Jr. Joe Gibbs Racing (19) 4. Daniel Suarez Stewart-Haas (41) 1 5. Kyle Busch Joe Gibbs Racing (18) 6. Brad Keselowski Team Penske (2) 6 7. Kevin Harvick Stewart-Haas (4) 15 8. Ryan Newman Richard Childress Racing (6) 9. Ryan Blaney Team Penske (12) 1 10. Alex Bowman Hendrick Motorsports (88) 11. Denny Hamlin Joe Gibbs Racing (11) 5 12. Daniel Hemric Richard Childress Racing (8) 13. Paul Menard Wood Brothers Racing (21) 14. Kyle Larson Chip Ganassi Racing (42) 15. Jimmie Johnson Hendrick Motorsports (48) 16. Chris Buescher JTG Daugherty Racing (37) 17. Aric Almirola Stewart-Haas (10) 1 18. William Byron Hendrick Motorsports (24) 2 19. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Roush Fenway Racing (17) 20. Chase Elliott Hendrick Motorsports (9) 1 8:03 p.m.: Logano holds on to beat Kurt Busch by two car lengths for his his second win of the year. RETWEET to congratulate @joeylogano on his 2⃣3⃣rd career victory! @MISpeedway | @Team_Penske pic.twitter.com/c8ZuABfmA5   #NASCARSalutes (@NASCAR) June 11, 2019 8:01 p.m.: Green! Two laps to victory. 8:00 p.m.: Going to be some overtime. We'll have our first crack at overtime. Restart order: Logano-Truex-Kurt Busch-Kyle Busch-Bowman-Suarez-Harvick-Keselowski-Hemric-Blaney #FireKeepersCasino400   PRN (@PRNlive) June 10, 2019 7:53 p.m.: Caution with five laps to go. Erik Jones is in the infield. This restart is going to be CRAZY. CAUTION: @erik_jones goes around and everybody will be ready to fight for the lead! Get to @FS1 to catch the end of this one! pic.twitter.com/j6cwvQDT9U   #NASCARSalutes (@NASCAR) June 10, 2019 7:49 p.m.: Ten to go. Logano has a 1.4-second lead over Truex. Kyle Busch has climbed to fourth. The battle for second is hot, but can either catch the leader? @MartinTruex_Jr | @KurtBusch pic.twitter.com/o5jIYLuJ0r   #NASCARSalutes (@NASCAR) June 10, 2019 7:45 p.m.: Everyone has pitted now with 15 laps to go. Logano is back in first followed by Truex and Kurt Busch. 7:40 p.m.: Logano is among a herd of drivers to go to pit road with 24 laps remaining. The rest of the front-runners make their green-flag stops. Track where they merge: https://t.co/Yh360hGfss pic.twitter.com/to4Lz3Hba1   #NASCARSalutes (@NASCAR) June 10, 2019 7:37 p.m.: Harvick heads to pit road from second place with 27 laps left. He took four tires. 7:32 p.m.: David Ragan and Matt Tifft both hit the wall and take damage, but we stay green. 7:30 p.m.: 40 laps remain, and it's still Logano's race to lose. Truex, Harvick, Kurt Busch and Daniel Suarez round out the top five. 7:22 p.m.: Logano quickly blasts back into first. Bubba Wallace is going to the pits with a lot of smoke behind him. . @joeylogano wins the drag race down the backstretch to reclaim the lead! : @FS1 pic.twitter.com/DfLOmBGBFG   #NASCARSalutes (@NASCAR) June 10, 2019 7:18 p.m.: Erik Jones is heading to pit road with a flat front right tire. Harvick passed Logano for first. 7:17 p.m.: We're back under green with 59 laps to go. 7:08 p.m.: Logano quickly makes an aggressive pass by Larson for the lead, but Austin Dillon loses control and hits the wall, bringing out another yellow flag. William Byron may have hit Dillon. These two have been at it all day long. Who will win the battle, @KyleLarsonRacin or @joeylogano ? pic.twitter.com/p0AzlxZVto   #NASCARSalutes (@NASCAR) June 10, 2019 "He races us that way every time we're around him, so at some point, we're going to have to start racing him like that or just take it." Kyle Larson's team isn't very happy with how Logano took the lead before that yellow flag. #FireKeepersCasino400   PRN (@PRNlive) June 10, 2019 CAUTION: @austindillon3 can't hang on as the No. 3 hits the wall to bring out the yellow. pic.twitter.com/4sBvT3JkfZ   #NASCARSalutes (@NASCAR) June 10, 2019 7:07 p.m.: Green flag with 66 laps to go. 7:02 p.m.: That puts an end to Bowyer's day. 7:00 p.m.: Caution. Clint Bowyer made contact with the No. 20 car, and sent Bowyer crashing into the wall. A hard lick with the outside wall is not how @ClintBowyer wanted to end the day. @MISpeedway | #FireKeepersCasino400 pic.twitter.com/nk9SgAEO6c   #NASCARSalutes (@NASCAR) June 10, 2019 6:59 p.m.: Wow, Larson and Logano hit each other hard, but both managed to save it. 6:58 p.m.: Green flag for the final stage. 6:55 p.m.: Logano will be right where he's spent the majority of the race, after winning the battle off pit road. . @joeylogano , @chaseelliott , and @erik_jones gain tons of positions by taking only two tires. Full leaderboard: https://t.co/Yh360hGfss pic.twitter.com/nQRQ5ksMYA   #NASCARSalutes (@NASCAR) June 10, 2019 6:52 p.m.: Aric Almirola will restart from the rear after being penalized for driving through too many pit boxes. Stage 2 winner: Austin Dillon 6:46 p.m.: Austin Dillon wins his first stage. Harvick and Truex follow close behind. 6:43 p.m.: Larson took tires. Logano and Blaney also make their way to pit road. Clint Bowyer takes the lead with four to go. 6:40 p.m.: Eight laps to go in Stage 2. It's still Logano, Larson, Blaney in the top positions. Everyone in the top five may need to fuel. 6:34 p.m.: Larson's team has informed him he won't be able to complete the stage with his current fuel levels. It sounds like the top 7 drivers will have to pit before the end of Stage 2. If not, they're going to be veeerrryyyy close on fuel. Austin Dillon is the highest-running driver who should be safe on fuel in 8th. #FireKeepersCasino400   PRN (@PRNlive) June 10, 2019 6:28 p.m.: Kyle Larson passes Blaney for second with 26 laps remaining in Stage 2. 6:21 p.m.: Well all those pit road visits for Harvick apparently paid off. He's improved 10 spots to 16th since the restart. 6:17 p.m.: Back under green on Lap 76 of 200. 6:14 p.m.: Johnson took more damage for another collision on pit road. Here's how Jimmie picked up damage on pit road pic.twitter.com/th5S6ScLIU   FOX: NASCAR (@NASCARONFOX) June 10, 2019 6:13 p.m.: A lot of drivers gambling on fuel, believing they can make it 52 laps until the end of the stage. Big strategy moves as nine cars stay out during the caution. Take a look at where everyone will line up: https://t.co/Yh360hGfss pic.twitter.com/1FTuGcO0Ey   #NASCARSalutes (@NASCAR) June 10, 2019 6:07 p.m.: Caution on Lap 71. Kyle Weatherman hit the wall and lost a piece from the back of his No. 51 car. That's not good pic.twitter.com/KopXsgyn0u   FOX: NASCAR (@NASCARONFOX) June 10, 2019 6:05 p.m.: Matt Tifft was too fast entering pit road. He'll restart at the back. 6:01 p.m.: After taking four tires on his initial trip down pit road, Harvick is going back. Issues continue for the No. 4 team as they make yet another unscheduled stop. They'll remain one lap down. pic.twitter.com/jiZcFCV1Qe   #NASCARSalutes (@NASCAR) June 10, 2019 5:59 p.m.: Logano won the race of pit road. Pretty much everyone took four tires. Stage 1 winner: Joey Logano 5:54 p.m.: Logano beats Bowman by a single car length to win his sixth stage of the season, the most among all drivers. Erik Jones finished third. Joey Logano wins Stage 1 with Alex Bowman right behind him pic.twitter.com/AppsmrdEiT   FOX: NASCAR (@NASCARONFOX) June 10, 2019 5:51 p.m.: Kyle Larson has improved 16 spots since the competition caution to seventh. 5:48 p.m.: Harvick hits pit road with seven laps remaining. He was complaining of a loose wheel. It may cost him a lap. A loose wheel forces @KevinHarvick down pit road with a hand full of laps remaining in Stage 1. pic.twitter.com/kUt7kTC2Fp   #NASCARSalutes (@NASCAR) June 10, 2019 5:44 p.m.: Aric Almirola passes Erik Jones for second with 13 laps left in Stage 1. 5:40 p.m.: Kurt Busch hit the wall with some decent force. It caused Harvick to hit the brakes, dropping him seven spots to ninth. Kurt Busch: "Got right rear damage, don't know how bad. Check it please." He killed the wall exiting turn 2 last time by but we carry on under green. Kurt is P5. #FireKeepersCasino400   PRN (@PRNlive) June 10, 2019 5:34 p.m.: Halfway through Stage 1, and Martin Truex has skyrocketed to third. 5:29 p.m.: Jimmie Johnson collided with Matt DiBenedetto on pit road. Pretty heavy damage to Johnson's front right. Early-race repairs to @JimmieJohnson 's No. 48 machine after an incident leaving his pit box. pic.twitter.com/Mt5QwBtjMB   #NASCARSalutes (@NASCAR) June 10, 2019 5:26 p.m.: Logano took two tires but still won the race off pit road. 5:23 p.m.: Competition caution after 20 laps for rain from overnight. 5:20 p.m.: Kyle Busch is all the way back in 22nd. 5:17 p.m.: Ten laps in, it's Logano, Harvick and Hamlin at the top. Back and forth for the lead as @joeylogano gets back to the front of the field. pic.twitter.com/ppL5AMFyQ5   #NASCARSalutes (@NASCAR) June 10, 2019 5:11 p.m.: Clint Bowyer had the worst start, dropping eight spots to 13. 5:10 p.m.: Green flag! Monday, 5:01 p.m.: Looks like much better weather today for some fast racing. Engines fired. Stages 60-60-80. No cars to the rear. Competition caution Lap 20. #nascar @NASCARONFOX   Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) June 10, 2019 Sunday, 4:31 p.m.: Official word is the race has been postponed until Monday at 5 p.m. E.T.. #FireKeepersCasino400 postponed. DETAILS pic.twitter.com/sttEKpR6En   MISpeedway (@MISpeedway) June 9, 2019


ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MN   Authorities and family members are searching for a 31-year-old woman after she went missing earlier this month. Wahbinmigisi "Pennie" Robertson, of the Fond du Lac Reservation, was reported missing on May 28. She was last seen on Mahnomen Road on May 24. Since then, family and community members have conducted searches and reached out to the news media and social media for assistance. The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office was notified of the investigation and began assisting Fond du Lac police Friday. The Sheriff's Office was not previously involved with the investigation, but will be working with local police moving forward. Anyone with information on Robertson's whereabouts are urged to call 911 or the Sheriff's Office Investigations Division at (218) 336-4350.


A Missouri woman has been sentenced to nine years in prison in a DWI crash that killed her 5-year-old daughter after prosecutors said she admitted to drinking two bottles of wine in about 3 1/2 hours. Prosecutors said before leaving a party, Samantha Jones, 32, posted photos of full wine glasses and a photo with her daughter on social media with the hashtag, #momsneeddrinks. Jones was sentenced Friday after pleading guilty in May to driving while intoxicated, resulting in her daughter's death. Officials said she left Camden Point, Missouri, around 9 p.m. on June 18, 2018, and lost control of her car on East Highway near Skinner Lake Road. The rear passenger side door hit a telephone pole, breaking the pole into two pieces. Jones' daughter, Macklyn Lucas, was sitting in the rear passenger seat at the time of the crash. She suffered a traumatic head injury and died less than three days later at an area hospital. Jones' blood alcohol level was 0.186 roughly two hours after the crash, more than twice the legal limit of 0.08, police said. During his sentencing argument, Platte County Prosecuting Attorney Eric Zahnd commented on the social media posts, saying her priorities were not in order. "Moms need to put their kids first. Moms need to protect their children. Moms need to obey the law," Zahnd said. "Moms must not get behind the wheel of a car after they've had drinks." He said he did not doubt that Jones was anguished by the death of her daughter, but he stressed her crime deserved prison time. Jones' attorney read parts of various letters arguing she shouldn't receive a prison sentence because the knowledge that she killed her own daughter would be punishment enough. Zahnd asked the court to impose a 14-year prison sentence. The defendant's attorney sought probation. READ MORE: Mom posts '#momsneeddrinks' before daughter dies in DWI crash, prosecutor says CHECK OUT WXII: Get the latest Greensboro, High Point and Winston-Salem news of the day. Catch the top stories, sports and weather from the team at WXII12.


Washington's weather report has light rainfall in store for the next week, starting on Saturday, according to drone-powered weather forecasting service Saildrone . Sunday's forecast shows the greatest possibility of rain at 81 percent, with expected rainfall of 0.15 inches. The next few days will also bring warm temperatures, forecast to stick around through Wednesday. Temperatures will reach a high of 89 degrees on Sunday. Skies will be mostly cloudy today and cloudy tomorrow. Winds will remain light over the course of the week, with the highest speeds tomorrow at just 11 mph. This story was created automatically using Saildrone's local weather forecast data, then reviewed by an editor. We also incorporate historic weather data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


The 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup is expected to be the most competitive tournament the event has seen up until this point. The group stage began June 7, and will run through Thursday, June 20, bringing excitement from all parts of the world as 24 nations fight for the title. The winner and runner-up of each group will automatically advance to the knockout stage where 16 teams will compete for the title in a bracket style. The four third-place teams to accumulate the most points will also move on to the round of 16. We track the standings, schedule and results here: Group A standings, schedule, results Team Games Played Wins-Draws-Losses Goal Difference Points France 3 3-0-0 6 9 Norway 3 2-0-1 3 6 Nigeria 3 1-0-2 -2 3 South Korea 3 0-0-3 -7 0 Friday, June 7 France 4, South Korea 0 Saturday, June 8 Norway 3, Nigeria 0 Wednesday, June 12 Nigeria 2, South Korea 0 France 2, Norway 1 Monday, June 17 France 1, Nigeria 0 Norway 2, South Korea 1 Group B standings, schedule, results Team Games Played Wins-Draws-Losses Goal Difference Points Germany 3 3-0-0 6 9 Spain 3 1-1-1 1 4 China 3 1-1-1 0 4 South Africa 3 0-0-3 -7 0 Saturday, June 8 Germany 1, China 0 Spain 3, South Africa 1 Wednesday, June 12 Germany 1, Spain 0 Thursday, June 13 China 1, South Africa 0 Monday, June 17 Germany 4, South Africa 0 China 0, Spain 0 Group C standings, schedule, results Team Games Played Wins-Draws-Losses Goal Difference Points Italy 3 2-0-1 5 6 Australia 3 2-0-1 3 6 Brazil 3 2-0-1 3 6 Jamaica 3 0-0-3 -11 0 Sunday, June 9 Italy 2, Australia 1 Brazil 3, Jamaica 0 Thursday, June 13 Australia 3, Brazil 2 Friday, June 14 Italy 5, Jamaica 0 Tuesday, June 18 Brazil 1, Italy 0 Australia 4, Jamaica 1 Group D standings, schedule, results Team Games Played Wins-Draws-Losses Goal Difference Points England 3 3-0-0 4 9 Japan 3 1-1-1 -1 4 Argentina 3 0-2-1 -1 2 Scotland 3 0-1-2 -2 1 Sunday, June 9 England 2, Scotland 1 Monday, June 10 Argentina 0, Japan 0 Friday, June 14 Japan 2, Scotland 1 England 1, Argentina 0 Wednesday, June 19 Japan 2, England 0 Scotland 3, Argentina 3 Group E standings, schedule, results Team Games Played Wins-Draws-Losses Goal Difference Points Netherlands 3 3-0-0 4 9 Canada 3 2-0-1 2 6 Cameroon 3 1-0-2 -2 3 New Zealand 3 0-0-3 -4 0 Monday, June 10 Canada 1, Cameroon 0 Tuesday, June 11 Netherlands 1, New Zealand 0 Saturday, June 15 Netherlands 3, Cameroon 1 Canada 2, New Zealand 0 Thursday, June 20 Netherlands 2, Canada 1 Cameroon 2, New Zealand 1 Group F standings, schedule, results Team Games Played Wins-Draws-Losses Goal Difference Points United States 3 3-0-0 18 9 Sweden 3 2-0-1 4 6 Chile 3 1-0-2 -3 3 Thailand 3 0-0-3 -19 0 Tuesday, June 11 Sweden 2, Chile 0 United States 13, Thailand 0 Sunday, June 16 Sweden 5, Thailand 1 United States 3, Chile 0 Thursday, June 20 United States 2, Sweden 0 Chile 2, Thailand 0


Tedy Bruschi is on the mend. Bruschi on Thursday suffered a stroke , his second in 14 years. While Bruschi's 2005 stroke came as a shock, the former New England Patriots linebacker was much more well-equipped to handle the situation this time around. [nesn_embed_the_score team="patriots"] The 46-year-old on Monday took to Instagram to not only provide an update on his health status, but also to share the warning signs of a stroke. "Around 10:30am on July 4th I lost use of my left arm," Bruschi's post reads. "I then tried to speak and realized I was slurring my speech. As I turned to my wife she noticed the left side of my face was drooping. We immediately knew what was happening. These are stroke warning signs. We called 911 and an ambulance got me to the hospital. Thank you for all your kind thoughts and prayers. 🙏🏼 I'm doing much better." Bruschi listed the warning signs under the acronym "BE FAST": balance difficulties, eyesight changes, face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulties, time to call 911. Leave it to Bruschi, a highly respected leader throughout his time in Foxboro, to find a way to teach while fighting his own battle. Here's to a full recovery, Tedy.


Apartment hunting on a budget can be challenging. So what does the budget price on a rental in Murray Hill look like these days   and what might you get for the price? Walk Score indicates that the neighborhood is friendly for those on foot, is easy to get around on a bicycle and offers many nearby public transportation options. It also features median rents for a one bedroom that hover around $896, compared to a $706 one-bedroom median for Milwaukee as a whole. A look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments in Murray Hill via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide paints a picture of what price-conscious apartment seekers can expect to find in this Milwaukee neighborhood. Read on for the cheapest listings available right now. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.) Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Links included in this article may earn Hoodline a commission on clicks and transactions. 2634 N. Stowell Ave. Listed at $675/month, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom dwelling, located at 2634 N. Stowell Ave., is 24.7% less than the $896/month median rent for a one bedroom in Murray Hill. In the unit, anticipate central heating. Both cats and dogs are allowed. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee. (See the complete listing here .) 2580 N. Oakland Ave. This one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, situated at 2580 N. Oakland Ave., is listed for $755/month for its 750 square feet. Expect to find a dishwasher, carpeted floors and a walk-in closet in the apartment. When it comes to building amenities, expect on-site laundry. When it comes to pets, both meows and barks are allowed. (See the complete listing here .) 2545 N. Maryland Ave. Then there's this apartment with one bedroom and one bathroom at 2545 N. Maryland Ave., listed at $775/month. You can expect air conditioning in the unit. When it comes to pets, cats are welcome. Building amenities include on-site laundry, secured entry and on-site management. Look out for a $100 pet deposit. (See the listing here .) 2630 N. Murray Ave. Check out this one-bedroom, one-bathroom space at 2630 N. Murray Ave., listed at $780/month. The building offers on-site laundry and an elevator. Also, expect to find carpeted floors, air conditioning and central heating in the residence. Good news for animal lovers: Both dogs and cats are welcome here. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental. (Here's the listing .) 2634 N. Maryland Ave. This one-bedroom, one-bathroom living space, situated at 2634 N. Maryland Ave., is listed for $825/month for its 800 square feet. You'll find stainless steel appliances, a dishwasher and central heating in the unit. Good news for animal lovers: Both dogs and cats are welcome here. The building offers additional storage space. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental. (See the listing here .) This story was created automatically using local real estate data from Zumper and Apartment Guide , then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Video by CBS Miami A judicial discipline panel on Thursday recommended that the Florida Supreme Court suspend a Broward County circuit judge allegedly caught on tape last month putting her hands around the neck of a clerk and shaking him, according to The Broward Palm Beach Times. Fort Lauderdale Judge Vegina "Gina" T. Hawkins was charged Thursday with "inappropriate conduct" under the Florida Code of Judicial Conduct and her behavior was deemed to have shown an "unfitness to serve," and recommended her immediate suspension, according to a recommendation released by the investigative body of Florida's Judicial Qualifications Commission, which oversees investigations of judges. A former prosecutor, Hawkins was appointed to the bench by Governor Rick Scott last year. According to the Palm Beach Times, after Hawkins was shown footage which clearly depicted her choking the clerk, she reported to the commission that she had never touched the employee and that the two were "fairly friendly," describing her conduct as "engaging in jest." "[Hawkins' statement] is clearly refuted by the security video, which Judge Hawkins watched prior to submitting her self-report. "The employee did not describe the judge's demeanor that morning as friendly or joking, but 'extremely upset.'" the commission wrote in its report. "Another employee who interacted with Judge Hawkins shortly after the incident says Judge Hawkins remarked about the encounter and demonstrated what she did by making a choking motion in the air." Hawkins later admitted that she "touched and shook the employee," She was then asked why she did not originally say that to the panel and replied that the original video was "grainy," she had been crying, and "didn't remember putting her hands on the person." "Within the judicial branch, as in civilian life, it is never appropriate for a person in a supervisory position to put their hands around the neck of an employee or subordinate and shake them," the recommendation against Hawkins said. "It is all the more inappropriate, and potentially criminal when such conduct is motivated by anger, or to emphasize displeasure." Under Florida law, the state's Supreme Court will decide whether Hawkins' can remain on the bench. [image via Handout/Broward Court Administration]


Looking to satisfy your appetite for Southern fare? Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Southern spots around Phoenix, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture to next time you're on the hunt. 1. Little Miss BBQ Topping the list is Little Miss BBQ . Located at 4301 E. University Drive in South Mountain, the spot to score barbecue and more is the most popular Southern restaurant in Phoenix, boasting five stars out of 2,196 reviews on Yelp. 2. Bobby Q Next up is North Mountain's Bobby Q , situated at 8501 N. 27th Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 3,099 reviews on Yelp, the New American spot, which offers barbecue and more, has proven to be a local favorite. 3. The Macintosh Camelback East's The Macintosh , located at 2119 E. Camelback Road, Suite A21, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the cocktail bar, New American and Southern spot 4.5 stars out of 679 reviews. 4. Lo-Lo's Chicken & Waffles Lo-Lo's Chicken & Waffles , a Southern and soul food spot that offers waffles and more in Central City, is another high-traffic go-to, with four stars out of 1,977 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1220 S. Central Ave. to see for yourself. 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.


Washington should be fairly dry this coming week, according to the seven-day forecast from drone-powered weather service Saildrone . The greatest chance of rain is forecast on Wednesday at 68 percent, with the possibility of light rainfall of 0.41 inches. The coming days will also bring warm temperatures, due to stick around through Wednesday. The weather will reach a high temperature of 90 degrees on Tuesday. Skies will be partly cloudy for the next several days. Winds will stay calm during the week, with merely a light breeze of 7 mph on Monday. 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.


(Bloomberg) -- A federal judge rejected a request by the Trump administration to assign a new legal team to a lawsuit that blocked the U.S. from adding a citizenship question to the 2020 census. U.S. District Judge Jesse Furman in Manhattan called the government's request "patently deficient," adding that the U.S. had provided "no reasons, let alone 'satisfactory reasons,' for the substitution of counsel." Government officials have been searching for a way to insert the citizenship question on the census following a Supreme Court ruling that put the administration's plan on hold because its rationale for the query was "contrived." The forms for the once-a-decade headcount must be prepared soon to meet the deadline for 2020. QuickTake: Are You a Citizen? The Trump Census Question on Trial The Trump administration initially accepted the Supreme Court's ruling and said it had begun printing forms without the question. But in a tweet, Trump subsequently ordered the government to re-examine the issue, prompting the Justice Department to seek alternative ways to proceed. The Trump administration hasn't detailed why it sought to replace the U.S. lawyers handling the lawsuit. The Washington Post, citing a person familiar with the matter, said that some of the original lawyers on the case had concerns about the way the government was handling it. Read More: ACLU Objects to Trump Replacing Legal Team in Census Query Fight The Justice Department's "mere expectation that withdrawal of current counsel will not cause any disruption is not good enough," Furman wrote in an order on Tuesday. (Updates with background of case.) To contact the reporters on this story: Bob Van Voris in federal court in Manhattan at rvanvoris@bloomberg.net;Erik Larson in New York at elarson4@bloomberg.net To contact the editor responsible for this story: David Glovin at dglovin@bloomberg.net For more articles like this, please visit us at bloomberg.com ©2019 Bloomberg L.P.


This has been a solid but injury-shortened season for Cardinals outfielder Marcell Ozuna , who ranks among the game's best pending free-agent position players. Although Ozuna could have a chance to shop his services around the majors in a few months, the soon-to-be 29-year-old would like to remain with the Cardinals, Mark Saxon of The Athletic writes (subscription required). "I hope to stay here," Ozuna told Saxon. "Let's see how the season goes and how much I can help the team, but my preference is to stay here. I like the team, the city of St. Louis, everything. Maybe at the end of the season, we can get something done. Let's see how the team finishes." The Cardinals, however, aren't prepared to discuss an extension yet. President of baseball operations John Mozeliak told Saxon it's "good to hear" Ozuna wants to remain a Redbird, but he added, "We will focus on this in the offseason." If the two sides don't reach an agreement before the market opens, the Cardinals are likely to slap a qualifying offer on Ozuna as he potentially prepares to depart. That would be a pricey move on the team's part (the qualifying offer was worth $17.9M last offseason), but Ozuna is on the way to justifying the investment with another respectable showing. Now in his second year with the Cardinals, the former Marlin has slashed .252/.329/.505 (115 wRC+) with 1.6 fWAR over 346 plate appearances in 2019. Ozuna missed just over a month this summer with multiple finger fractures, but he has still piled up 21 home runs. His prodigious power has helped make him a favorite of Statcast , which places Ozuna anywhere from the league's 79th to 98th percentile in expected batting average, expected weighted on-base average, expected slugging percentage, average exit velocity and hard-hit rate. Aside from J.D. Martinez , primarily a designated hitter, Ozuna may be the premier corner outfield-capable player with the potential to become a free agent. Martinez definitely isn't a lock to opt out of the remaining three years and $62.5M left on his contract with Boston, though. Conversely, Ozuna's very likely to face competition from fellow pending free-agent corner outfielders Nicholas Castellanos and Yasiel Puig   two just-traded players who won't be eligible for qualifying offers   and maybe Kole Calhoun if the Angels decline his $14M option. For their part, the Cardinals don't appear to have any outfielders as appealing as Ozuna right now. That could influence the club to try to bring Ozuna back, though St. Louis is likely mindful that its recent big-money contracts for veteran position players haven't paid off to this point. The Cardinals have issues a combined $311.5M in guarantees to first baseman Paul Goldschmidt , catcher Yadier Molina , third baseman Matt Carpenter and outfielder Dexter Fowler dating back to December 2016. All four of those players have experienced marked declines in production since receiving their deals, which helps explain why the Cardinals aren't in possession of a National League playoff spot at the moment.


Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis is a modern big man, with his skill set consisting of being able to play in the post, be a playmaker and make 3-pointers at a decent clip. With Davis being new in Los Angeles, he recently did some work in the community and helped out a Lakers legend in the process. He instructed young campers on his face-up moves at Kobe Bryant's Mamba Sports Academy in Thousand Oaks, California. He focused on teaching them how he uses his reverse pivot to create space for jumpers in the mid post. Along with that, he also showed how they could use a forward pivot if that's more natural. Davis explained well how he looks to see where the defender is matching up with him. In the post, it's important for big men to look over their shoulders or feel where the defender is to see where they can best attack. "Details" with @AntDavis23 #mambamentality @kobebryant @Lakers pic.twitter.com/bE5LxUXdFK - Mamba Sports Academy (@MambaSportsHQ) July 23, 2019 Davis' face-up game is one of the best facets of his skill set. It certainly helps that he was a guard in his early days before a late growth spurt, but that's what makes him so special. With him showing youth some of his patented moves, he gave kids a close look at the intricate parts of his game. As the new season approaches, it'll be interesting to see how Davis' versatile game affects the Lakers. Last season with the New Orleans Pelicans, Davis played in 56 games and averaged 25.9 points per game, along with grabbing 12.0 rebounds a game. MORE: The Twins pulled off a beautiful triple play against the Yankees and fans loved it NBA trade rumor rankings: What's up with CP3? The 21 dumbest ideas in NFL history VIDEO: Steve Austin Cut a Killer Promo at WWE Raw Reunion Terry Bradshaw: Odell Beckham's criticism of Giants is 'crazy'


The offseason is a time for great optimism about what will happen come the fall and you can count Jets linebacker Avery Williamson among those seeing the possibility for good things in the future. Williamson spent the last few months working with new teammate C.J. Mosley at linebacker in the defense being installed by new defensive coordinator Gregg Williams and he came out of that process with a bright outlook. "Shoot, we can definitely be a top-five defense ," Williamson said, via the team's website. "We have all the talent right there, we just have to continue to be on the same page. We could be really great, we have the talent, man. I'm excited. We had a great squad last year. We didn't have the best season, but we fought hard. So if we have all the pieces I feel like we do, we can really be something special." Mosley's arrival means Williamson will move to a new spot in the defense. He said there are "definitely a lot of new things" involved with that move and the sooner he gets them all down the better for the Jets' chances of hitting the high end of his prediction.


NEW YORK   A former Goldman Sachs executive was fired after he complained about homophobic harassment from his supervisors at the prestige Wall Street firm, a new lawsuit says. William Littleton, once a top gay leader at Goldman, lost his job months after he reported his colleagues' persistent teasing about his sexuality, according to the complaint filed Wednesday in Manhattan Supreme Court. Other employees allegedly remarked that he "sounds too gay" and that he missed work because of a post-Pride parade hangover. Littleton was axed despite glowing reviews from other employees   including one of the managers who allegedly harassed him, the lawsuit says. The case is just one example of how a major financial institution with few LGBT executives has failed to take discrimination against its gay employees seriously, according to the complaint. "Wall Street continues to struggle to create an environment that is inclusive and accepting of LGBTQ+ employees," David E. Gottlieb, a partner at the law firm Wigdor LLP who is handling the case, said in a statement. "Mr. Littleton's experiences demonstrate that Goldman Sachs in particular has failed to embrace this important responsibility." Goldman Sachs did not immediately repsond to a request for comment on the lawsuit. Littleton started working as an analyst at Goldman right after he graduated college in 2010, the complaint says. He became a rising star and was promoted to vice president at age 27, overseeing a team that handled a $13 billion portfolio, according to the suit. But that didn't stop his colleagues from allegedly lobbing homophobic remarks at him. In March 2014, the complaint says, he heard that he had been excluded from a conference call because the moderator thought that "he sounds too gay." When Littleton was out of the office the Monday after the city's LGBT Pride parade in June 2015, one of his bosses, Rachel Schnoll, said that he "must be hungover from pride festivities," the suit says. She made the remark even though Littleton had told his supervisor, Sirion Skulpone, that he would be absent, according to the complaint. In May 2016, Littleton and Skulpone got into a dispute over her sharing an unfinished analysis of his with a partner at Goldman, the suit says. When Littleton tried to clear the air, Skulpone allegedly told him, "What's wrong with you? Do you act this way because you're gay?" Littleton complained about the alleged harassment to Goldman's Employee Relations office in May 2018, but the office found the allegations unsubstantiated after Schnoll and Skulpone denied making comments about his sexuality, according to the lawsuit. Later that year, the two managers told Littleton he was being fired because of "performance issues"   even though his peers praised him as "driven" and "extremely knowledgeable," the complaint says. "In short, Mr. Littleton was retaliated against for finally having the courage to pursue his complaints of discrimination internally with Goldman's (Employee Relations)," the complaint reads. The lawsuit notes that just 1 percent of Goldman's 500 partners are LGBT and that the company's LGBT Network does not have formal initiatives that advocate for gay employees.


The Cincinnati Bengals don't appear to be getting in on the festivities in 2019 for the NFL's 100th season. While some teams like the Chicago Bears are set to have some sleek throwbacks to wear next season, the Bengals will stick to three standard jerseys. Here's The Athletic's Paul Dehner Jr. : "Unfortunately, I have bad news. There will be no Bengals throwbacks in honor of the 100th season or in honor of anything. It will be the standard three uniforms we've seen with the black, white and orange jerseys featured." Call it slightly disappointing: the Bengals can always do some interesting things with their jerseys, which the Thursday Night white color-rush uniforms have shown in the past. We've wondered if the Bengals need a uniform update for a while now. That doesn't appear to be in the cards - neither does a 100th-anniversary edition. The NFL is going all out for its 100th season, but unless something changes, the biggest alteration to Bengals jerseys will come in the form of a 100th patch near the neck area. 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


A woman and her child are safe after a man attempted to kidnap them in Orlando, the Orlando Police Department said. Police responded to the Carver Shores neighborhood for reports of a kidnapping around 2:40 p.m. Sunday. According to officials, a man grabbed the woman by the hair and pulled her into the vehicle. The woman attempted to escape multiple times but was being held inside the car by man, authorities said. Orlando police said once she was inside, the man sped off with the victim and the victim's 1-year-old child in the back seat. Authorities said they found the man's vehicle in a parking lot but he sped away. An Orange County Sheriff's Office helicopter was used to follow the vehicle before the man crashed into a ditch at South Street and Rogers Street. Officials said the man fled the area but was later arrested. The woman and the child were not injured. READ MORE: Orlando police: Mother, 1-year-old safe after kidnapper crashes car into ditch CHECK OUT WESH: Stay in the know with the latest Orlando news, weather and sports. Get the top stories and all the scores from the team at WESH.


Gov. Jay Inslee of Washington state didn't get a lot of speaking time at Wednesday night's Democratic presidential nomination debate. But he grabbed some of the loudest applause from the audience at the Fox Theatre in Detroit with a shocking statement about the president. Asked about his stance on the divisive issue of illegal immigration, Inslee immediately blasted President Trump , arguing that "we can no longer allow a white nationalist to be in the White House." A guide to the 24 Democratic contenders who want to face Trump Many Democrats have labeled the GOP president a racist for his comments on race   including his most recent controversial comments blasting the conditions in Baltimore as a "rat and rodent infested mess." Trump has adamantly denied he's racist and even pointed to similar comments from the lawmaker he was criticizing, Baltimore-area Rep. Elijah Cummings. BEN CARSON VISITS BALTIMORE AMID UPROAR OVER TRUMPS TWEETS The line from Inslee, though, sparked massive applause from the audience. Inslee, a lower-tier candidate who's not guaranteed a spot yet in the next round of debates in September   also emphasized that "we have to make America what it's always been, a place of refuge. We have to boost the number of people we accept." And touting his gubernatorial record on immigration, Inslee said "I'm proud to be the first governor who said 'send us your Syrian refugees. I'm proud to be the first governor to stand against Donald Trump's Muslim ban."


The five people were indicted in late May in a Georgia-based human-trafficking scheme that federal authorities say illegally brought dozens of Mexican workers to work on Wisconsin farms have pleaded not guilty. The indictment, filed in the U.S. Eastern District of Wisconsin, and other court documents provide insight into how migrant workers   including those in the country legally   can face abuse. Here is a look at what we know about the case so far. The defendants are accused of bringing the workers illegally to Wisconsin and forcing them to work The defendants, through two companies they operated, received U.S. Department of Labor approval to bring the Mexican nationals to the U.S. to work on Georgia farms through a program that allows employers to hire seasonal foreign workers if they can't find domestic workers to cultivate and harvest crops. Thus, the workers were in the country legally. But the defendants were only authorized to employ the workers in Georgia, to perform tasks such as planting or harvesting bell peppers, greens, salad onions, cucumbers, cabbage, tomatoes and tobacco . According to the indictment, the defendants illegally brought the employees to work on Wisconsin farms, gave them false IDs and took away their passports so they couldn't leave. The indictment says that while in Wisconsin, the workers faced threats and were made believe they would suffer serious harm if they left. The workers said they had to pay recruiting, could lose their families' properties if they left All but one of the workers identified as victims told authorities they had to pay recruiting fees ranging from $200 to more than $600 to be placed on a list to come work in the U.S . Some said they also had to turn over titles to their properties in Mexico, or their family's homes or land, as collateral to get the job. The rules of the agricultural guest worker program forbid recruiting fees. Migrant worker advocacy groups say such payments are common and leave workers especially vulnerable to abuse. To pay the recruiters, farm workers may take on high-interest debts because they see the job as a chance to get out of poverty and provide for their families. Once in the U.S., workers can be reluctant to leave or complain about work conditions for fear of being unable to recover their money. Because the workers' visas are tied to their employers, getting fired usually means having to return to their home countries   where they may have little chance of earning enough to pay their debt   or staying in the U.S. illegally. The workers described dangerous work conditions The workers said they were left without medical attention when they got sick, and were forced to work more than 10-hour days without being allowed to take breaks other than lunch, according to a court document filed by federal prosecutors that summarizes the statements of 14 workers identified as victims. Some workers said they weren't always provided water, even on hot days. They were told not to talk with anyone outside their company and not to leave their Wisconsin motel without supervision or permission, according to the filing. Two workers said they were threatened with deportation if they left. Another feared not being able to ever return to work legally in the U.S. if he was deported. The forced labor charges are limited to workers brought to Wisconsin for a period of July through November 2016, but a court document states the defendants failed to pay at least $850,000 to workers illegally brought in Wisconsin in 2015 and 2016. In Wisconsin, they worked for Borzynski Farms Some of the workers ended up at the sites of Franksville, Wis.,-based Borzynski Farms, which has operations in Wisconsin and Georgia. Borzynski Farms officials say they did not know that the workers may have been being abused and stopped contracting with companies tied to the defendants after they were made aware of the accusations. The defendants had family ties, defined roles The five defendants were related and had defined roles in the scheme, according to court documents. Consuelo Garcia, 45, was the bookkeeper. She told investigators that her ex-husband, Saul Garcia, 49, owned one of the companies that hired the workers, Garcia & Sons Harvesting, and her son Saul Garcia Jr., 26, helped with that business. Daniel Garcia, 28, also her son, ran C&D Harvesting, the other company that brought workers from Mexico. The four defendants were based in Colquitt County, Ga. Maria Remedios Garcia-Olalde, 52, was Saul Garcia Jr.'s aunt and worked as a crew leader on a guest worker visa. Consuelo Garcia is a real estate agent who owns property valued in 2018 at more than $1.4 million in Colquitt County . The area has a median household income of $34,503 and a quarter of the population lives below the federal poverty line. Garcia, who also owns properties in nearby counties, manages her own rental property, according to her LinkedIn page. In 2017, she was listed as an "ambassador" for the Moultrie-Colquitt County Chamber of Commerce, a role that involves representing the chamber in the community. The defendants' attorneys either didn't respond to requests to comment or said that they could not comment on the case. A police officer's company has ties to one of the defendants Fernando U. Hernandez, a Moultrie Police Department sergeant, is the only officer of G&H Harvesting, a company that federal court filings tie to Saul Garcia . The Journal Sentinel found that since 2017, after the investigation into the Garcias and their companies started, G&H Harvesting has recruited workers for Georgia farms. The farms included in the application to the U.S. Department of Labor were three of the four growers that Garcia-related companies had listed as clients a year earlier. Two workers hired by Hernandez's company in 2018 said Saul Garcia was in charge of their crews. While working for the company, the two workers were told to sign false statements stating that they had been reimbursed for all travel expenses or that they hadn't paid recruiting fees, according to a court document. Garcia reportedly also told them to lie to the Wisconsin-based grand jury that was investigating the case. The charges related to human trafficking were limited to 2016, but Garcia was also charged with two counts of witness tampering related to the G&H workers. A new court document filed in June stated that Saul Garcia is still managing agricultural guest workers in Georgia through G&H Harvesting and some of the company guest workers are potential victims and witnesses . Hernandez acknowledged his ownership of G&H Harvesting in an interview but denied any wrongdoing. He has not been charged in the case. The federal investigation went on for over two years Federal law enforcement started to investigate after inspectors with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development and advocates with the Milwaukee-based United Migrant Opportunity Services (UMOS) visited the defendants' workers in Wisconsin and raised the alarms, according to a court document. In October of 2016, law enforcement started to surveil the Racine motel where the farm workers were staying and, on Nov. 10, 2016, they stopped a bus transporting 23 employees after it had left a Borzynski Farms property. They found that workers had false IDs, but many carried company cards with their true names. The workers told agents that Saul Garcia and Saul Garcia Jr. had provided them with the false green cards and Social Security cards, according to court documents. They also said that they were asked to hand their passports to Saul Garcia Jr. or Daniel Garcia. Maria Remedios Garcia-Olalde was in the bus and also had a false ID. Of the 23 workers, 11 returned to Mexico, and 12 decided to remain in Wisconsin, according to the document. A few days after the traffic stop, officers searched the home listed as the address of the Garcia family companies. They found that Consuelo Garcia kept two sets of books, one with the workers' real names and another with the workers' fake identities in Wisconsin, according to a court document. The investigation is ongoing. The workers' identities remain under seal The identities of the workers haven't been disclosed in court records. Victims and witnesses have said they fear retaliation and are concerned for the safety of their families in Mexico, according to a court document filed in mid June. Several victims have reported intimidation, the document states. Maria Perez has covered issues affecting immigrant and minority communities since 2013. Before joining the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, she covered minority affairs for the Naples Daily News. She won a 2017 George Polk Award for her investigation into Florida companies that profited from undocumented workers and, once they were injured, reported them to prosecutors instead of paying workers compensation. The project was done while she was an O'Brien Fellow in Public Service Journalism at Marquette University. She has also reported on cosmetic surgery clinics where dozens of patients died or got injured. Most of the deaths were of Hispanic and African American women. A native of Spain, Perez has a law degree as well as a master's degree in journalism from Columbia University. Email her at maria.perez@jrn.com ; follow her on Twitter: @mariajpsl . Stay in the know. Sign up to get NewsWatch delivered to your inbox every morning. Our subscribers make this coverage possible. Subscribe to the Journal Sentinel today and get a special offer at jsonline.com/deal. Top Headlines: Off-duty Milwaukee officer killed in crash when driver runs red light Stingl: Her name really is Marijuana Pepsi, and now it's Dr. Marijuana Pepsi GOP activists prepare for Trump's re-election campaign in Wisconsin SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE: 22 must-see acts at Summerfest 2019 in Milwaukee FOLLOW THE JOURNAL SENTINEL: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: What we know about Mexican men allegedly forced to work in Wisconsin


Former NFL cornerback Ty Law enters the Pro Football Hall of Fame this weekend. During a Tuesday conference call, he shared his thoughts on a new replay procedure that will be implemented for the first time on Thursday night, at the Hall of Fame game. And Law isn't thrilled with the decision to make pass interference subject to replay review. "I am disappointed in that because it's going to take away from the game," Law said, via comments distributed by the Patriots. "You know, referees are out there for a reason. Yes, they don't make every call right, but something like that   a pass interference   once you start opening that can of worms, it's going to get ugly, and the game's going to get a lot longer." Law also believes that plenty of gray will end up being turned black or white, once the red flags fly. "I think the defensive players get the bulk of the pushing and the blame for this or that, but there's a lot going on between a defensive back and a wide receiver, especially when you're running downfield," Law said. "You've got two of the fastest guys on the field, and things happen in a split second, so if they start all of a sudden throwing the red flag out to stop the game   this may or may not have been a pass interference   I think it's just going to disrupt the game. It's a little bit disappointing because it's still about the offense, it's about scoring points. I understand the business aspect of it, but you have to let the game be played. And the offense, they're just as guilty of pushing and grabbing and being physical, as well. I just don't know what this is going to do to the game. It's going to be interesting to see, but it's definitely not good in my opinion." It's believed that the NFL will monitor closely the performance of the new protocols during the preseason, with tweaks made as needed. Still, it all comes down to whether senior V.P. of officiating Al Riveron will be able to resist the temptation to supply his own judgment for the judgment of the officials who make the calls in real time, or whether he'll defer to the requirement that intervention happen only when the error is truly clear and obvious.


Jersey City will see a return of last week's unusually rainy weather today, according to drone-powered weather forecasting service Saildrone . Today should see the most rain, with a projected accumulation of 1.41 inches. The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for Jersey City today. The next few days will also bring warm temperatures, forecast to persist through Monday. Temperatures will reach a high of 88 degrees on Friday. Skies will partially clear on Thursday. Winds will continue to be light through the week, with the highest speeds today at just 9 mph. This story was created automatically using Saildrone's local weather forecast data, then reviewed by an editor. We also incorporate historic weather data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.