Iran claims to have arrested 17 Iranian nationals who were acting as spies for the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency, a claim President Trump strongly denied Monday morning. The U.S. adversary said the alleged spies, some of whom have reportedly been sentenced to death, worked as contractors or advisers across military, nuclear and other sectors to try to obtain classified information, according to a statement by the country's Ministry of Intelligence. U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo dismissed the claims in an interview on Fox News, saying Iranian regime "has a history of lying." Trump echoed those words on Twitter. "The Report of Iran capturing CIA spies is totally false," he tweeted. "Zero truth. Just more lies and propaganda (like their shot down drone) put out by a Religious Regime that is Badly Failing and has no idea what to do." Iranian officials offered few details on the supposed arrests Monday and declined to say how many suspects have been sentenced. But in a rare news conference in Tehran, an intelligence official said the alleged spies were taken into custody over the past months and that the CIA had promised them U.S. visas or jobs in America, the Associated Press reported. The official, who did not give his name, said some of the agents had turned and were working with Iran "against the U.S.," according to the report. The allegations come at a time of increasing tensions between Iran and Western nations, which have escalated since the Trump administration pulled the U.S. out of the Iran nuclear deal last year. On Friday, Iran seized a British oil tanker in the Persian Gulf to investigate "violations of international maritime regulations." A day earlier, U.S. Marines said they shot down and destroyed an Iranian drone that was reportedly threatening the safety of an American ship in the Gulf of Hormuz.


Lower mortgage rates aren't enticing homebuyers much, as the spring housing season draws to a close. Total mortgage application volume fell 3.3% last week compared with the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's seasonally adjusted index. Volume was 15% higher than the same week one year ago, when interest rates were higher. Mortgage refinance volume fell 6% for the week but was markedly higher than a year ago, up 29%. Interest rates at this time last year were 51 basis points higher, so fewer homeowners could benefit from a refinance. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances ($484,350 or less) remained unchanged last week at 4.33%, with points decreasing to 0.42 from 0.43 (including the origination fee) for loans with a 20% down payment. "Concerns over European economic growth and ongoing uncertainty about a trade war with China were some of the main factors that kept mortgage rates low last week," said Joel Kan, MBA's associate vice president of economic and industry forecasting. Mortgage applications to purchase a home fell 1% for the week but were 7% higher annually. They have now fallen for three straight weeks. Buyers are up against sky-high home prices, but prices have been softening for several months and are now seeing the smallest gains in 7 years. Sales were weak this spring because of short supply on the lower end of the market and high prices in the middle of the market. Lower mortgage rates appear not to be helping much. "It is possible that the trade dispute is causing potential homeowners to hold off on buying, with the fear that further escalation   or the lack of resolution   may have adverse impacts on the economy and housing market," added Kan.


Two people were killed when a small plane crashed on the North Fork of Long Island Saturday morning. CBS2's Dave Carlin reports.


Suddenly, these two games seem really important. These two teams last met June 19, with the Cubs winning 7-3 at Wrigley Field. Since then, the Cubs are 6-9 and the White Sox 6-6 and therein lies one tale of why the Cubs' record is worse. The Cubs have had just one off day (Friday) since that series and the Sox have had three. Cubs off days have not been spaced out well this year; quite a number happened in April and early May, not many since then. They'll be spread out a bit better in the second half. That's not to use them as an excuse for the Cubs' mediocre play lately, but playing 50 games in 52 days is not optimal. The Cubs went 22-28 in those 50 games, but in all that time lost just 2½ games in the N.L. Central race. Here's hoping the off day Friday helped recharge the Cubs for the final two games before the All-Star break. Fun fact On June 24, Jon Jay became the 188th player to play in a game for both the Cubs and White Sox. He is the only former Cub on the current White Sox active roster. The only former Sox player on the current active Cubs roster is Jose Quintana . (This doesn't include players from farm systems who didn't play for either team in the major leagues, such as Eloy Jimenez and Dylan Cease , or players currently on the injured list.) Pitching matchups Saturday: Jon Lester , LHP (7-6, 3.89 ERA, 1.307 WHIP, 4.19 FIP) vs. Lucas Giolito , RHP (11-2, 2.72 ERA, 1.021 WHIP, 3.16 FIP) Sunday: Kyle Hendricks , RHP (7-6, 3.45 ERA, 1.161 WHIP, 3.45 FIP) vs. Ivan Nova , RHP (3-7, 5.92 ERA, 1.558 WHIP, 5.43 FIP) Times & TV channels Saturday: 6:10 p.m. CT, Fox-TV (regional   coverage map ). Announcers: Len Kasper and A.J. Pierzynski. Sunday: 1:10 p.m. CT, NBC Sports Chicago (WGN with Sox announcers) Prediction This series screams out "split," but I think the Cubs were energized by Thursday's game and they can take both of them. Up next The All-Star break! Javier Baez , Willson Contreras and Kris Bryant will participate in the All-Star Game in Cleveland on Tuesday, followed by two days off. The Cubs resume play after the break with a three-game series against the Pirates at Wrigley Field beginning Friday afternoon.


3 way QB race? Colt McCoy breaking his leg weeks after Alex Smith broke his leg was an interesting study in how you view the Redskins . Either it was an incredible coincidence, a prime example of a team that is snake bitten, or the disastrous result of a number of bad personnel decisions. The Redskins were leading the NFC East with a 6-4 record after Smith's injury. McCoy started two games, but was injured after only 4 pass attempts vs the Eagles . The Redskins sat at 6-6, and despite pulling Mark Sanchez off the couch to disastrous results, they thought they still had a chance at the playoffs. This led to Colt McCoy not being placed on injured reserve until the end of the season, and a rush back to the field that potentially made the injury worse. McCoy had multiple surgeries on his broken fibula, and his status for OTAs was put in serious doubt when he was seen on crutches again. Adam Schefter reports that McCoy has now returned to the Redskins, and should be able to fully participate by training camp. Colt McCoy is back with Washington for OTA's, his recovery from his fractured fibula is going well, and he is expected to participate to some extent by Mini-Camp and be fully ready by training camp, per source.   Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 14, 2019 The Redskins QB room has changed drastically since McCoy's injury. Washington made a great trade to pick up veteran journeyman Case Keenum on a cheap deal. Then they let the draft come to them, and were able to land a consensus top 2 QB at #15 with Ohio State's Dwayne Haskins. The main advantage McCoy has in this room is his experience in Jay Gruden's system. That won't be enough if the Redskins feel that Haskins offers them their best chance to win, and win now. The team could also opt to go with the veteran Keenum to start the season until DH7 is ready. McCoy seems like the odd man out in this situation, but Gruden likes him, and you can't count him out until he is released. The Redskins have no real incentive to do anything until training camp, and Haskins could benefit from more experience in the QB room, but McCoy's outlook looks dimmer this year, than any of his previous seasons.


The Steelers have a big hole to fill at wideout, with Antonio Brown now in Oakland. JuJu Smith-Schuster has taken over the role of No. 1 receiver, but who starts opposite Smith-Schuster? The Steelers have several options, with Donte Moncrief , James Washington , Ryan Switzer , Eli Rogers and rookie Diontae Johnson competing for playing time and targets. Smith-Schuster likes Washington's chances to become a trusted option for Ben Roethlisberger . "You talk about a young dude who's up and coming , it's going to be James Washington," Smith Schuster told ESPN, via NFL.com. "A guy from Oklahoma State, came to the Steelers his rookie year, started off slow but figured it out and got the ropes down. "This past summer workouts that we had, he's been doing amazing, a great job. I'm super excited to see how he does this year. He's our guy that's going to sneak up on everybody." Washington started six games as a rookie, playing behind Brown, Smith-Schuster and Switzer, and saw 526 snaps. He caught 16 balls on 38 targets for 217 yards and a touchdown. Washington dropped 15 pounds to 210 this offseason and appears ready to breakout in his second season.


To be as successful as the Golden State Warriors have, you have to be able to call upon anybody to contribute and give good minutes to the greater cause. For a Warriors team who's motto has been "Strength in Numbers", they have found productivity from a lot of guys and one of those pieces is Quinn Cook. A scrappy point guard from Duke, Cook has proven to be a reliable option for coach Steve Kerr in The Bay. 2018-19 season averages: 6.9 points 2.1 rebounds 1.6 assists 46.5 percent overall 40.5 percent from deep Cook produced 20 games of double figure scoring for the Warriors off the bench with a season-high of 27 points early in the season in a win over the Brooklyn Nets. He also had a 21 point game later in the season so he was able to show off some scoring chops. The Warriors were able to count on Cook all season and it earned him some minutes in the playoffs. Cook averaged 4.2 points in the playoffs, but he had some big moments in the Finals. In Game 2 when Klay Thompson went down with an injury of his own, Cook entered and provided a big spark with 9 points all on three-pointers and helping the Warriors to a big road win over the Toronto Raptors. The Warriors hope Cook can continue his progression forward as they continue to pick up the pieces following an NBA Finals loss and the injuries to Thompson and Kevin Durant. MORE: This perfect Shaq impersonation at the NBA Awards show had fans in tears NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players 3 adjustments the Raiders should make on offense in 2019 Raven Greene looks like a top player to watch at Packers training camp D'Angelo Russell Rumors: Lakers, Timberwolves Interested in Young Point Guard


Curious just how far your dollar goes in Denver? We've rounded up the latest rental offerings via rental site Zumper to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to hunting down housing in Denver if you've got $1,600/month earmarked for your rent. Take a peek at what rentals the city has to offer, below. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.) Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Links included in this article may earn Hoodline a commission on clicks and transactions. 1020 15th St. (Central Business District) Listed at $1,600/month, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom condo is located at 1020 15th St. In the unit, expect air conditioning, a balcony and a dishwasher. The building offers assigned parking. Neither cats nor dogs are welcome. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee. Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area has excellent walkability, is easy to get around on a bicycle and has excellent transit. (See the complete listing here .) 225 S. Harrison St. (Cherry Creek) Here's a 611-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom at 225 S. Harrison St. that's going for $1,599/month. In the unit, you'll get hardwood floors, in-unit laundry, a walk-in closet, a fireplace and a ceiling fan. Building amenities include a business center, a fitness center, a roof deck and a swimming pool. When it comes to pets, both meows and barks are welcome. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental. According to Walk Score, this location is very walkable, is convenient for biking and has some transit options. (Take a look at the full listing here .) 4665 S. Monaco St. (Southmoor Park) Next, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom over at 4665 S. Monaco St. It's listed for $1,584/month for its 738 square feet of space. In the apartment, there are hardwood floors, high ceilings, in-unit laundry, a balcony and a walk-in closet. Building amenities include a business center, a fitness center, a swimming pool and garage parking. For those with furry friends in tow, know that cats and dogs are welcome on this property. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee. According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address isn't very walkable, is relatively bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options. (Check out the complete listing here .) 4390 Tennyson St. (Berkeley) Here's a 610-square-foot zero-bedroom, one-bathroom at 4390 Tennyson St. that's going for $1,580/month. The building has an elevator, a roof deck, garage parking, outdoor space and secured entry. In the unit, expect in-unit laundry and high ceilings. Pet lovers are in luck: cats and dogs are permitted. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental. Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area is quite walkable, is very bikeable and has some transit options. (Check out the complete listing here .) Better dentistry does exist Not all dentists in San Francisco provide you with the same experience, which is why we make your life easier by rewarding you with a $50 gift card for visiting one of the top rated dentists in your area on Opencare. Don't believe us? Opencare is also proud to offer a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee™, so if your new dentist doesn't live up to the hype, we'll also reimburse you up to $100 to cover your appointment costs! Click here to book an appointment and claim your $50 reward → This story was created automatically using local real estate data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


SANTA ROSA (CBS SF)   Little did the emergency workers treating Father Oscar Diaz after car crash in Santa Rosa last week know the hidden secret they would find in the back of the vehicle. Nestled in the back, according to a release from the Santa Rosa diocese, were bags containing stolen parish collections totaling $18,305.86. "This money was associated with Resurrection Parish in Santa Rosa where Father Oscar was pastor," said Bishop Robert F. Vasa in a diocese news. "After an initial investigation and several interviews, the police determined that the protocols surrounding collection accounting would make it difficult to arrive at sufficient proof of theft to pursue criminal prosecution." But after the initial discovery, further investigation and search revealed that he had an additional $77,000 in cash which had apparently been taken from the parishes where he served. "There is also evidence that money was stolen in a variety of ways from each of the Parishes where he had served as pastor," Bishop Vasa said. "I am deeply grieved that this has happened and am deeply saddened that the parishes he was sent to serve have been harmed. The full extent of the theft is not known and may never be fully known but the Diocese is committed to determining as fully as possible the extent of the theft from each of these parishes." "There is also evidence that money was stolen in a variety of ways from each of the parishes where he had served as pastor," the bishop said. "I am deeply grieved that this has happened and am deeply saddened that the parishes he was sent to serve have been harmed." No criminal charges have been filed, but the diocese announced it would replace the stolen money. "Father Oscar is presently suspended from priestly ministry," the bishop said. "There are no plans at this time for ministry in the Church and his future is uncertain." Father Oscar suffered a fractured hip, underwent surgery and is recovering from surgery.


Severe weather brought nearly seven inches of rain to parts of Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, and Texas Monday night, causing life-threatening flash flooding. In Hominy, Oklahoma, dozens of people had to be rescued or evacuated in a situation local officials described as "scary." David Begnaud reports from Hominy.


By Mike Cole It's becoming more clear   if it wasn't already   that the NFL doesn't have much of a case against the New England Patriots. It's tough to say for sure what role, if any, the Patriots played in the ongoing DeflateGate saga. What is clear, though, is that the NFL is going to have an extremely difficult time proving any Patriots' wrongdoing. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Wednesday the unapproved kicking ball a Patriots staff member tried to insert into the AFC Championship Game was given to him by an NFL employee. That employee was fired, according to Schefter. Schefter went on WEEI's "Dennis and Callahan Morning Show" on Thursday and said he has a hard time believing the NFL can prove the Patriots did anything wrong. "It is going to difficult to prove anything and anybody," Schefter said on WEEI. "Maybe they deflated footballs, maybe they didn't. I have my own ideas. That is up for Ted Wells to determine and we will see what the facts in the case turn out to be. It is also indisputable here that the league screwed this up. They didn't control the balls the right way. They didn't have one guy in charge. One guy embezzling footballs. You have to be kidding me. "Good luck proving something. I mean, they might. They might have something on Tom Brady or something that went on the in the bathroom. I don't know. Again, it's up to Ted Wells. We'll see what he determines." With the way this story has developed, it's almost a certain some other wrinkle soon surfaces as the football world continues to wait for the NFL's findings.


HARRISON, N.J.   In its last game before the World Cup starts on June 7, the U.S. women's national team beat Mexico 3-0 on Sunday at Red Bull Arena with goals by Tobin Heath, Mallory Pugh and Christen Press. But in the bigger picture, the most important things were that the U.S. suffered no injuries and felt like it was departing for the World Cup on a higher note than on each of the previous final "send-off" games that took place in the same stadium in 2011 and '15. Compared to the 2011 game, the attendance Sunday (26,332) was almost five times the size of the 5,852 that came eight years ago, reflecting the sea change in popularity that the defending World Cup champions are enjoying these days. And while Sunday's win against Mexico could have been significantly bigger, given the amount of chances the U.S. created, there were more positive moments than in the 0-0 send-off game against South Korea here in 2015. "I thought back to our performance here that we had in 2015, which was actually a really poor performance on our part, and we had a bad feeling to go to that World Cup with that as our last game," said Press, who had a tremendously composed 88th-minute finish to score the final U.S. goal on Sunday. "We can absolutely play better than we did today, 100%, but it's a far better place than we were four years ago. And four years ago, we won [that World Cup]." Press is a prime example of just how scary the U.S.'s attacking depth is in 2019. The American front three in the first half was Megan Rapinoe, Alex Morgan and Heath. They were replaced after halftime by Press, Carli Lloyd and Pugh, who would start on basically any other national team in the world. When Press is at her best, she does things that few other American players can do. Witness the goal she scored against Spain earlier this year after running half the length of the field with the ball, or the patience she had in the box on her goal Sunday. "Phenomenal," said Rapinoe afterward. "She's such a good finisher, super-composed around the box. Her little fake to set herself up on the left was just beautiful." Press's ceiling is enormous; she's capable of being the U.S.'s breakout star of the World Cup. But she's also capable of not creating much of an impact, which makes her one of the USWNT's most intriguing players. If Rapinoe did have one concern about the U.S. attack, it was over the hesitation to take a pause in certain moments like Press did in the 88th. "The key is understanding of the game and dominating games with our tactics and being able to control games that way," Rapinoe said. "I still think we're way too impatient, and I think we get caught in this transition-style game where we just go-go-go-go-go. We need to go when we get the best chance, not just when we get a chance. I think throughout the World Cup, especially in a seven-game tournament over a short period of time, we can play that game for maybe one or two or three games in a row, but physically we make ourselves do a lot of work doing that. "So we'll need to be able to play a different style and control the game in a different way, and I think as well teams will probably sit in on us a little more, so we won't be able to just go every time. We'll need to be able to break down that low block." The inability to do that against Sweden sent the U.S. out of the 2016 Olympics in the quarterfinals. But this U.S. team has more players who can break you down one-on-one and create space on the ball on their own. That was personified in the first half on Sunday by Rose Lavelle, who befuddled the Mexicans on the dribble and even brought down an errant pass with an outrageous scorpion kick touch before passing to Heath (who missed her chance on goal). The U.S. will be the favorite to win in France, largely due to having the most firepower we've ever seen in the history of the program. But the Americans are also less of a favorite than they were six months ago, not least because their defense has struggled at times against top competition, whether it was in the 3-1 friendly loss at France in January or in the SheBelieves Cup this year, which was won by England. And while the USWNT did compete against world-class competition earlier in the year, its last four games before the World Cup were against less competitive teams in Belgium (6-0), South Africa (3-0), New Zealand (5-0) and Mexico (3-0). With two expected blowouts to open the World Cup against Thailand and Chile, the competition will take a swift spike upward in the third game against Sweden and in the knockout rounds thereafter. I asked U.S. coach Jill Ellis if she would have preferred to have more difficult opposition in the most recent four games. "When you do scheduling, you do it a year out," she said. "No [World Cup-contending] teams are going to travel to us. We have to have three send-off games [in the U.S.], so teams aren't going to travel from Europe at this point to come play us. So it's really getting teams that are en route to the host country, so it's part of that in terms of logistics. … Historically, it's challenging. Unless we're willing to travel early, it's tough to get those top teams to come at this late a date. Actually, most of them are together already in Europe." The U.S. will now head to Europe as well. For the next week, the team will be training in London at the grounds of Tottenham Hotspur before heading to France around June 7. (The U.S. and Thailand will be the last teams to play their first World Cup game, which happens on the evening of June 11 in Reims.) After a stay this week in New York that was dominated by media promotion, the U.S. players said they were ready for a quiet stretch of training and focusing inward on themselves and the team. "We have been talking about how excited we are to get out of here," said Morgan on Sunday. "No offense to anyone, but we are ready to kind of have that tight-knit community within our team and just continue to build that chemistry and to do team-bonding activities. And also, no offense, to just get away from the media for a little bit. Just everyone kind of disconnects with everything and connects more with the team. So we're looking forward to that piece of it and just enjoying everyone's company before the roller-coaster gets real."


NEW HAVEN, CT (WFSB) - New Haven police said they have a break in a cold case from six years ago. Chief Tony Reyes planned a news conference to discuss the new details at 11:30 a.m. Stream it here . Police did not release the details of the case; however, they said an arrest was made in a homicide from 2013. Stay with Channel 3 for updates.


Most of the big names were off the board early, but there's quality depth left to be signed. The opening eight hours of free agency answered most of the questions we had about the future of the NBA. Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant became Nets , Jimmy Butler was traded to the Heat , Tobias Harris stayed with the Sixers, Al Horford joined him there, and D'Angelo Russell was moved to the Warriors . Still, there's talent left to grab. Kawhi Leonard is the biggest name left on the board, and DeMarcus Cousins is the lone other all-star, bur rotation players are still looking for homes. Here are the best free agents left. Last update: July 2, 6:17 p.m. ET 1. Kawhi Leonard Leonard 's the big one, with the Raptors , Lakers and Clippers vying for his talents. His decision is likely to change the landscape of the league. Will LA have a true superteam, or will every contender is as talented at the top as the next. 2. DeMarcus Cousins With the Russell trade, the routes for Cousins to return to the Warriors are slim. But what's the market for a center who has torn his Achilles and quad in consecutive years? With money running slim for most teams who had cap space, Cousins might have to sign for a discount again. 3. Danny Green Green started for the champion Raptors because he does two things: shoot threes and defend. He should command a similar role no matter where he goes, though he'll reportedly hold out on his decision until Leonard makes one . 4. Kevon Looney   Returns to Warriors for 3 years, $15 million Looney came on strong for a Warriors team that lacked depth last season. A versatile defender, Looney plays a role sought by every team looking to make the playoffs. He doesn't do much on offense, but he's a star in his one role. 5. Marcus Morris Morris is coming off one of his best seasons on a clunky Celtics team. He scored 14 points with six rebounds on 37 percent three-point shooting. He's one of the best bench scorers available at the very least, and contenders should seek him out. 6. JaMychal Green A 6'9 big man who can shoot, Green is a very good role player for a team looking to compete. He shot 41 percent from three on three tries per night last year in LA and has shot 37 percent for his career. 7. Delon Wright (restricted) Wright showed he can be productive in a bigger role with the Grizzlies in 26 games last season. The 27-year-old guard scored 14 points per game with six assists   albeit on just 43 percent shooting. But the 6'5 PG with a 6'6 reach is a solid defender, too. The Grizzlies can match any deal he signs. 8. Kelly Oubre (restricted) The 23-year-old forward is still a work in progress, but he could become an excellent role player or even lower-level starter. He scored 17 points per game on 45 percent shooting in 40 games with Phoenix last year. The Suns can match any offer Oubre signs. 9. Willie Cauley-Stein Signs with Warriors for 1 year, just above minimum Cauley-Stein averaged 12 points and eight rebounds for a productive Kings team last year. He defends the paint well too, and should make for a quality backup big. 10. Rondae Hollis-Jefferson Hollis-Jefferson 's place in the league will remain unclear until he figures out how to shoot the ball better, but he's a great defender, and that should be enough for spot minutes. With Brooklyn signing DeAndre Jordan , Durant, and Irving , it's unlikely they retain RHJ. 11. Jabari Parker The former No. 2 pick has had two ACL injuries and continues to struggle on defense, but can play a scorer's role somewhere. He averaged 15 points on 49 percent shooting last year with the Bulls and Wizards. 12. Avery Bradley Bradley hit a wall after the 2018 season, only scoring 10 points per game last season on 35 percent three-point shooting and worsening on the defensive end. He's only 28, though. Could a change of scenery help? 13. Emmanuel Mudiay Mudiay hasn't been great in his first four seasons in the league, but he's also just 23 years old. He scored 15 points on 45 percent shooting last year. 14. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope He shot 35 percent from three last year, which is fine. He has also played 74 games or more in all six seasons. He's a fine bench player. 15. Rajon Rondo He isn't what he once was, but someone will take a veteran with championship experience   maybe even the Lakers!. He averaged nine points, eight assists and five rebounds last year. Everyone else In no particular order (signed players are at the bottom): Carmelo Anthony Jeff Green Justin Holiday Tyus Jones (R) Jared Dudley Markieff Morris Joakim Noah Kenneth Faried T.J. McConnell Khem Birch (R) Ivica Zubac (R) Boban Marjanovic Jeremy Lin Jonas Jerebko Jake Layman (R) Nene Rodney McGruder (R) Trey Lyles (R) Justin Anderson Corey Brewer Ian Clark Iman Shumpert Devin Harris Quinn Cook (R) Andrew Bogut Alex Caruso (R) Luol Deng Shelvin Mack Amir Johnson Patrick McCaw (R) Jose Calderon Darius Miller Furkan Korkmaz Kosta Koufos Pau Gasol Raymond Felton Jerryd Bayless Wilson Chandler Dragan Bender Dante Cunningham Marquese Chriss Cheick Diallo Greg Monroe Jamal Crawford Jodie Meeks Lance Stephenson Thabo Sefolosha Sam Dekker Wayne Selden Zaza Pachulia Nik Stauskas Jerian Grant Cameron Payne Quincy Pondexter Chasson Randle Frank Kaminsky | Suns, two years, $10 million Jordan Bell | Timberwolves, one year, minimum Wesley Matthews | Bucks, one year, minimum Isaiah Thomas | Wizards, one year, minimum Nerlens Noel Thunder, terms TBD Anthony Tolliver | Blazers, one year, minimum Alec Burks | Thunder, terms TBD Tim Frazier | Pistons, one year, minimum Kyle O'Quinn | 76ers, one year, minimum Edmond Sumner (R) | Pacers, three years, terms TBD James Ennis | 76ers, 2 years, $4.2 million Dorian Finney-Smith (R) | Mavericks, 3 years, $12 million Noah Vonleh | Timberwolves, one year, minimum Daniel Theis (R) | Celtics, 2 years, $10 million Brad Wanamaker | Celtics, one year, minimum Glenn Robinson III | Warriors, 2 years, minimum


Editor's note: The opinions in this article are the author's, as published by our content partner, and do not necessarily represent the views of MSN or Microsoft. Tech has plenty of problems. Trump's summit won't solve them. President Donald Trump is holding a social media summit at the White House this week. It's a sham. On Thursday, the president will bring together conservative organizations, figures, and lawmakers for what a White House spokesperson described to the Associated Press as a gathering of "digital leaders for a robust conversation on the opportunities and challenges of today's online environment." Missing from the list of attendees are representatives from the biggest "digital leaders" in technology today: Google, Facebook, and Twitter. They weren't invited. The summit is basically a way for the Trump administration, yet again, to seize on the uncorroborated narrative that big tech and social media companies are engaged in some coordinated conspiracy against them. It lets conservatives fire up supporters, but in terms of accomplishing much, well, it probably won't. In a series of tweets on Friday morning, Trump touted the summit and said the subject of the event will be the "tremendous dishonesty, bias, discrimination and suppression practiced by certain companies"   presumably companies that weren't invited. He said he "probably" would have won the 2016 election without social media and predicted that social media would be "driven out of business" eventually. ....The Fake News is not as important, or as powerful, as Social Media. They have lost tremendous credibility since that day in November, 2016, that I came down the escalator with the person who was to become your future First Lady. When I ultimately leave office in six......   Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 11, 2019 ...or a very nervous and skinny version of Pocahontas (1000/24th), as your President, rather than what you have now, so great looking and smart, a true Stable Genius! Sorry to say that even Social Media would be driven out of business along with, and finally, the Fake News Media!   Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 11, 2019 The full list of attendees isn't yet confirmed publicly, but a number of those invited have been reported by other media outlets, or have confirmed their attendance on social media. Ali Alexander, a Republican operative who tweeted that Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) is not an "American Black" after the first round of Democratic debates, sparking a racist birther-like campaign , is expected to attend. (The president's son Donald Trump Jr. quote-tweeted and later deleted the message.) According to Media Matters for America , also expected to attend are right-wing figure Bill Mitchell, pro-Trump meme creator Carpe Donktum, and Project Veritas founder James O'Keefe. Cartoonist Ben Garrison, who in 2017 came under criticism for creating what the Anti-Defamation League slammed as a "blatantly anti-Semitic cartoon," tweeted that he had been invited to the summit. Amid uproar, he has since been disinvited . Among lawmakers, Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) and Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) are also expected to attend the summit. This is a political play, not an actual information session The social media summit is largely a ploy to gin up anger over social media and accusations that technology companies are biased against conservatives. It's a play the White House has run time and time again. Some examples? Trump has rolled out a social media bias reporting tool that is basically a ploy to get people's information and build out the White House email list. He consistently complains that Twitter is out to get him because his follower count keeps dropping , even though it's part of a larger push toward health on the platform, and many prominent users are seeing their follower counts fall as a result. When social media companies have taken action against bad actors, including conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and far-right provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos , Trump has complained that companies are out to get them   but not acknowledged that these figures have failed to comply with the platforms' terms of service. He has also accused Google of trying to rig the 2020 election against him . And it's not just Trump who's leveraging allegations of anti-conservative bias to draw attention to himself and make tech companies nervous. Last year, Republican members of Congress hauled conservative Trump supporters Diamond and Silk up to Capitol Hill for a hearing on social media filtering that was described as " bizarre ," " ridiculous ," and a " surreal spectacle ." Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) next week will hold a hearing on Google's supposed anti-conservative bias. And Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) last month rolled out a tech regulation bill that Recode's Peter Kafka described as a "joke," but that Vox's Jane Coaston points out is part of a real desire that social conservatives have to regulate the internet and other aspects of society in their image. This isn't to say that Big Tech doesn't have big problems: We're at a moment of reckoning with what giants such as Facebook, Google, and Twitter mean for society, how they've shaped politics and culture, and whether they should be better regulated. And there is good reason for tech companies to be nervous about what's happening in Washington, and for regulators and lawmakers to be scrutinizing them. Social media algorithms are biased, but not toward or against any political bent. They are biased toward outrage and content that will suck people in and rile them up. But none of that is what's happening at this social media summit at the White House on Thursday. Instead, it's another forum for Trump and other conservatives to air exaggerated grievances without solving any of the very real problems at hand.


Mitchell Trubisky was selected by the Chicago Bears with the second overall pick in the 2017 NFL draft with the expectation he'd not only become the team's starting quarterback, but arguably the most important player on the team for the next decade. After two seasons on the job, there's little reason to doubt he'll meet those expectations. He had an improved second season under first-year head coach Matt Nagy, and with a full offseason of work with the playbook and his receivers, he should have an even better season in 2019. But how committed are the Bears to Trubisky? According to ESPN's recent ranking of the league's team-quarterback marriages, Chicago's relationship with Trubisky ranks only in the middle of the pack. 14. Chicago Bears The 2019 season is important for Trubisky, as a year from now the Bears will be deciding whether to exercise that 2021 option or begin looking elsewhere for their quarterback of the future. A second season with Matt Nagy as his coach should be helpful to Trubisky's development, but if he flops, Chicago isn't committed beyond 2020. Teams listed ahead of the Bears include the Bills (Josh Allen), Jets (Sam Darnold), Lions (Matthew Stafford), and the Jaguars (Nick Foles). An argument can be made that the dynamic between Chicago and Trubisky is more important than all of them. Trubisky started 14 games last season and completed 289 of 434 passes for 3,223 yards, 24 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. His nearly 67% completion percentage was a huge jump from the 59% completion rate he had as a rookie. MORE: 2019 Preakness Stakes post positions and odds Did the Raiders steal the best fullback in the 2019 NFL draft? NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players Houston Rockets free agency target: Jimmy Butler Brooks Koepka's Girlfriend Jena Sims Is At The PGA Championship


It's not easy to pronounce some of the names you'll find across Michigan. You know this if you remember trying to say "Sault Ste. Marie" for the first time. Or the time you got laughed at when you pronounced Charlotte the traditional way. (No, it's not how you think.) Thankfully, the State of Michigan has a full database of pronunciations for cities, townships, street names and even famous people. It's complete with quick audio files so you can listen for yourself how things are pronounced. Readers react: Michiganders offer up 20 more names that trip them up For our purposes, we pulled out 25 notable Michigan roads and destinations you're probably not saying right. Use this as a guide for your next Michigan road trip - or just to show off to your family and friends how smart you are. 1. Mackinac Let's get the obvious one out of the way. Most everyone knows the C is silent and you pronounce this like the way the name Mackinaw City looks: "Mack-in-awe." ( Listen ) More: Is it Mackinac or Mackinaw? A quick guide 2. Sault Ste. Marie The first word of this notable Upper Peninsula town trips many people up. It's "Sue Saint Marie." ( Listen ) 3. Ontonagon This Upper Peninsula county, which features the Porcupine Mountains, is pronounced "On-ton-ogg-on." ( Listen ) 4. Charlotte No, it's not pronounced like in the children's book or the North Carolina city. It's "char-LOT." ( Listen ) 5. Dowagiac This small southwestern Michigan city, near the Indiana border, is pronounced "doe-wah-jak." ( Listen ) 6. Okemos It's easy to get tripped up by this Lansing suburb: "Oh-kuh-muss." ( Listen ) 7. Ypsilanti If you're saying "yip" at the front, you're doing it wrong. It's "ip-sill-ann-tee." ( Listen ) 8. Kitch-iti-kipi Springs Talk about a tongue-twister! That first word is "kitch-iti-kip-ee." Don't forget about that extra "i" sound. ( Listen ) 9. Dequindre Now let's turn to street names! This metro Detroit road is "duh-QUIN-durr." ( Listen ) 10. Lahser Here's another metro Detroit street name that a lot of people get wrong. It's "lah-sir." ( Listen ) 11. Milan Most get this southeastern Michigan city name wrong by emphasizing "LAN." It's actually pronounced "my-Lynn." ( Listen ) 12. Lake Orion It's not like the constellation. It's "Lake oh-ree-en." ( Listen ) 13. Hamtramck There's a hidden I sound in the name of this Polish city. It's "ham-tram-ick." ( Listen ) 14. Houghton Both the Upper Peninsula city and Michigan's largest inland lake are pronounced "ho-ten." ( Listen ) 15. Gratiot This is another tricky one. The street name - and fort - is pronounced "grash-it." ( Listen ) 16. Gaylord You don't pronounce it "lord" at the end of this northern Michigan city name. It's "gay-lerd." ( Listen ) 17. Lake Gogebic The largest inland lake of the Upper Peninsula is pronounced "goh-ghib-ick." ( Listen ) 18. Schoenherr This major metro Detroit road is pronounced "Shane-err." ( Listen ) 19. Ewing This small township in Marquette County has a Y sound in front: "Yoo-ing." ( Listen ) 20. Keweenaw Put the long E sound in the first syllable, not the second. It's "kee-win-awe." ( Listen ) 21. Bois Blanc Island Native metro Detroiters and folks near Mackinac may know this one, but it'll trip a lot of outsiders up: Bois Blanc is known as "Bob-low." Yes, really. ( Listen ) 22. Ocqueoc This northern Michigan township, which hosts the largest waterfall in the Lower Peninsula, is pronounced "ah-key-ock." ( Listen ) 23. Grosse Ile The first word of this metro Detroit township is what you expect: "Gross." But the second word is "eel." ( Listen ) 24. Onekama This small town near Lake Michigan is "oh-neck-em-uh." ( Listen ) 25. Soda It's pronounced "pop." Your turn: Readers submit more common Michigan mispronunciations Send your favorite Michigan mispronunciations to Brian Manzullo: bmanzullo@freepress.com . Follow him on Twitter at @BrianManzullo . Follow the Detroit Free Press on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram ! This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Michigan pronunciations: 25 names you're likely saying wrong


Drivers on J Street will may notice a colorful new mural on a boarded-up business. Artists spent the night near 7th Street painting the image of Spider-Man on boards that were placed over the entrance to a closed business. Norman Ayles said his latest installment, the painting of Spider-Man clearing his nasal passage of web, is designed to make people think, smile and laugh. "This is just for fun. It's just to bring something to the people to make them smile, make them laugh, who knows. I know it's going to do something. That makes me laugh. I get a kick out of it," Ayles said. Ayles has a studio near the vacant space and asked the building owner if he could add a little color. Friend and assistant John Blair helped Ayles with this and other murals around downtown Sacramento. He enjoys the process of creating and giving something to his community. "It's very simple. It's very raw. It's pop art. It's quick in your face. All these people just blow by it and it's just something to laugh at. It's not too deep. It's not too heavy. It's good art. You understand it. People get it right off the bat," Blair said. The artists said they are always looking for other opportunities to add color to Sacramento if any owners have vacant space. READ MORE: Painters adding color to downtown through pop-up Spider-Man art CHECK OUT KCRA: Stay informed. Get the latest Modesto, Stockton and Sacramento news and weather from the KCRA news team.


Juli Inkster could have some tough decisions to make if the competition to make the U.S. Solheim Cup team continues to play out this way. With an influx of young players who have little international team experience, Inkster is looking at a major overhaul of the American roster fans have grown accustomed to seeing in the event. The turnover's a bigger deal with the United States traveling to Scotland for a road game with the Europeans. Inkster likes the young talent she sees emerging, but . . . "I also have to think about who will be able to handle the pressure of playing a road game," she wrote Tuesday in her Solheim Cup captain's blog. "It's going to be really hard playing overseas. The fans are going to be loud and loyal behind Europe, and I need to find players who can handle that situation. It takes a special player who can take the cheers for her opponent and turn them to something that motivates her and not distract her." The veteran nucleus that helped Inkster win the last two Solheim Cups isn't in the best shape. Michelle Wie is out for the year with injury. Brittany Lincicome is out on maternity leave and also won't be able to play. Cristie Kerr, the all-time American Solheim Cup points winner, hasn't cracked the qualifying standard yet and would need a captain's pick to make the team if Inkster had to announce her two picks today. Stacy Lewis and Gerina Piller, two team stalwarts, also are on the outside looking in as they continue to adjust to life as new moms on tour. Angela Stanford, another Solheim Cup veteran and the only American to win a major in the last 10 major championships staged, also hasn't cracked the qualifying standard. Brittany Lang is struggling with form. Paula Creamer has never missed a Solheim Cup since turning pro in 2005. She was 3-1 helping the Americans win two years ago and has won more Solheim Cup points (19.5) in her career than any American besides Cristie Kerr (21), but Creamer needs to do something special this summer to keep her run alive. Morgan Pressel is 10-7-2 in five Solheim Cups. Like Creamer, she is showing improving form this summer. They're hoping to catch Inkster's eye as partners at the Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational team event in two weeks. If Inkster were making her two captain's picks today, and she was focused on adding a pair of veterans to help her youngsters on foreign turf, she would have Kerr, Lewis, Piller, Stanford, Creamer and Pressel to consider. "I have an embarrassment of riches to choose from, and it's a curse because with only two captain's picks it makes my job harder," Inkster wrote. Much can change over the seven events left before the team is finalized. Two of those events are majors, with double points. Kerr is on the cusp of qualifying, sitting ninth in the U.S. standings. The top eight in points qualify for the team, as do the two highest-positioned Americans in the Rolex Women's World Rankings who aren't otherwise qualified. Qualifying is finalized at the conclusion of the CP Women's Open (Aug. 25). The Solheim Cup is scheduled to be played Sept. 13-15 at Gleneagles in Scotland. If the American team were finalized today, Lexi Thompson, Danielle Kang, Nelly Korda, Jessica Korda, Lizette Salas, Megan Khang, Marina Alex and Brittany Altomare would make the team on points. Angel Yin and Austin Ernst would make it off the world rankings. Nelly Korda, Khang, Alex and Altomare would all be Solheim Cup rookies. The last time the Americans featured four rookies, they lost in a record 18-10 rout. And that was at home, in Colorado in 2013. It should be noted, however, that the Euros won that year with six rookies on their roster. Inkster is watching a head-scratching phenomenon unfold for the Americans. On paper, the 10 players who would make the team today look like they would be one of the weakest bunch of qualifiers to make an American team. Of course, that's "on paper," with stats showing the 10 Americans currently combining for 24 LPGA titles, two of them majors. Thompson has 11 of those titles, and Jessica Korda five of them. The rest of the team has combined for eight LPGA titles. The 10 qualifiers who made the American team that beat the Euros in Iowa two years ago had combined to win 54 LPGA titles, 10 of them majors. And that doesn't include Paula Creamer, who replaced the injured Jessica Korda in Iowa. Inkster sees beyond paper, though. She likes the hungry, young American talent emerging. Though they aren't winning much this year, Inkster likes the way they're regularly getting into the mix. "What I saw at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship thrilled me, because of the talent at my disposal," Inkster wrote in her blog, "and it chilled me, because I know some very deserving players will be left off the team." Inkster knows with seven events left, a lot can change in a hurry. "The next couple months will teach me a lot," Inkster wrote. U.S. Solheim Cup Standings 1. Lexi Thompson, 517 2. Danielle Kang, 480.5 3. Nelly Korda, 477.5 4. Jessica Korda, 374.50 5. Lizette Salas, 310 6. Megan Khang, 255.50 7. Marina Alex, 250 8. Brittany Altomare, 241. 9. Cristie Kerr, 224.50 10. Angel Yin, 217 11. Ally McDonald, 207 12. Austin Ernst, 193 13. Amy Olson, 178 14. Stacy Lewis, 176.50 15. Brittany Lincicome, 172 * 16. Angela Stanford, 161. The top-20 finishers in an LPGA event are awarded points. A first-place finish is worth 60 points, second is worth 30, third is worth 28.5 and on down to three points for a 20 th -place finish. Points are doubled at the majors. *Lincicome is on maternity leave.


Looking for the right time to visit New York City, but hoping to skip the typical Big Apple tourist scene in favor of a more local experience? The Governors Ball Music Festival is right around the corner, and might have exactly what you're looking for. Started by local music lovers eight years ago, it features 60-plus artists of all genres, plus a selection of the best eats in town, street artists from around the city, interactive games and activities, and more. What better way to experience the music, art and culture at the heart of NYC? Using travel site Skyscanner , we've sifted through the cheapest flights between Orlando and New York City, including some standout hotel options and other highly reviewed local attractions. (Prices and availability are current as of publication and subject to change.) Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Links included in the articles may earn Hoodline a commission on clicks and transactions. Cheapest New York City flights Currently, the cheapest flights between Orlando and New York City are if you leave on May 31 and return from New York on June 4. United currently has tickets for $141, roundtrip. There are also deals to be had earlier in May. If you fly out of Orlando on May 30 and return from New York City on June 2, Spirit Airlines can get you there and back for $145 roundtrip. Top New York City accommodations To plan your accommodations, here are some of New York City's top-rated hotels, according to Skyscanner, that we selected based on price, proximity to things to do and customer satisfaction. The Standard, High Line (848 Washington St.) If you're looking to splurge on top quality, consider The Standard, High Line . The hotel has a 4.4-star rating on Skyscanner, and rooms are currently available for $275. All 338 rooms have ground-to-ceiling windows with spectacular views that include the Hudson River, the High Line or the city skyline. It is within close proximity to the west side highway, Javits Center, SoHo and the Financial District. The Dream Downtown (355 W. 16th St.) There's also the 4.5-star rated The Dream Downtown . Rooms are currently set at $204/night. Situated between the thriving Meatpacking District and Chelsea, the Dream Downtown is the latest addition to the Vikram Chatwal Hotel portfolio. This luxury property features 315 loft-inspired rooms and a rooftop lounge with city views. Ace Hotel New York (20 W. 29th St.) If you're looking for an inexpensive place to stay, there's the Ace Hotel New York . The 4.3-star hotel has rooms for $84/night. The Ace Hotel New York is a 12-story hotel in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. The new boutique hotel has 269 rooms and is located near the Theater District. Local restaurant picks New York City has plenty of top-notch dining options. Here are a few of the most popular, according to Skyscanner. Levain Bakery (167 W. 74th St.) First things first: dessert. For a popular option, check out Levain Bakery , which has an average of 4.8 stars out of 42 reviews on Skyscanner. "The chocolate chip walnut cookie here is amazing!" wrote visitor Sandy. Red Rooster (310 Lenox Ave.) If you're looking for a local favorite restaurant pick, head to the Red Rooster , with 4.5 stars from 56 reviews. The Red Rooster is part of the vibrant Harlem community. The menu reflects the roots of American cuisine while celebrating local farmers and artisanal food makers. The Red Rooster features a takeout market, bar and restaurant. The Meatball Shop (84 Stanton St.) Also worth considering is The Meatball Shop , with 4.6 stars from 49 reviews. "These are the best meatballs I have ever had," wrote ABelle. What to see and do in New York City To round out your trip, New York City offers plenty of popular attractions worth visiting. Here are some top recommendations, based on Skyscanner's descriptions and reviews. The Brooklyn Bridge Park (334 Furman St.) First up is The Brooklyn Bridge Park . It has 4.6 stars from 469 reviews. Located in the heart of New York City, The Brooklyn Bridge Park is a great place for tourists and residents to visit. This park is located beside the Brooklyn Bridge, considered one of the portals into the city and although the park itself is simple, it also offers an amazing view of the entire city. The High Line Park The High Line Park is another popular destination. It has 4.7 stars from 390 reviews. This repurposing of the old railroad line running through the Meatpacking District of Manhattan has become an outdoor favorite for locals and tourists alike. With wood-planked floors and landscaping, the High Line is a great place to escape the craziness of the city and enjoy a few quiet moments. "This is the best place I have found to walk in the city yet," wrote visitor Lars. The Statue of Liberty Finally, spend some time at The Statue of Liberty , with 4.6 stars from 410 reviews. A symbol of the country's possibilities, the Statue of Liberty National Monument includes nearby Ellis Island, where many European immigrants started on their journey of becoming Americans. This story was created automatically using flight, hotel, and local attractions data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Pro Football Focus compiled a list of the highest-graded players against each individual team - and to no one's surprise - the highest performing player against the Seahawks in the PFF era has been Rams defensive end Aaron Donald. Donald's dominance wasn't just against the Seahawks, as he was actually the highest-graded opponent against both the 49ers (92.9 grade) and the Cardinals (92.5), taking a clean sweep of the NFC West. He is his best against the Seahawks however, posting a stellar 94.8 grade - which PFF attributes to Seattle's poor offensive line over the last few seasons. "Donald has amassed a monstrous 28 quarterback hits and sacks against the Seahawks over his career," Ben Linsey, the author of the article, wrote. "Looking at a wider picture, he's picked up 61 quarterback pressures on 308 pass-rushing snaps. Those 61 pressures fall second to only Chris Long." Donald and the Rams will face the Seahawks twice next season, once at CenturyLink Field on October 3 and again in Los Angeles on December 8. MORE: 10 crazy Russell Westbrook trades, according to Trade Machine Five potential Russell Westbrook trade destinations Mesmerizing speed could force Jon'Vea Johnson to Cowboys roster Three Potential Trade Destinations for Russell Westbrook Derek Carr's contract proving to be a value for the Oakland Raiders


Three players were officially named to the 2019 U.S. Walker Cup team on Wednesday. Cole Hammer, Akshay Bhatia and Stewart Hagestad received nods as the top three Americans in the World Amateur Golf Ranking, exemptions introduced this year as part of changes in the USGA's selection process . The rest of the 10-man team, captained by Nathaniel Crosby, will be named following next month's U.S. Amateur at Pinehurst, which ends Aug. 18. Other automatic exemptions would include the U.S. Amateur champion and McCormack Medal winner, provided the winners are American. The latter player likely will be Hammer, who is currently No. 1 in the world. Bhatia is the next American at No. 4, followed by Hagestad at No. 5. Hammer, 19, was a semifinalist at last year's U.S. Amateur, which followed his victory at the 2018 Western Amateur. He also won the Phil Mickelson Award as the nation's top freshman last season while helping Texas to the NCAA final. He's played sparingly this summer but did tie for fourth at the Northeast Amateur in June. Bhatia won the Jones Cup in February, following a year in which he won several high-level junior tournaments, and recently tied for 10th at the European Amateur. At age 17, Bhatia will be the youngest U.S. player to ever play in a Walker Cup. The last Americans to play a Walker Cup before hitting a shot as a college player were Jordan Spieth and Patrick Rodgers in 2011. (Bhatia plans to turn pro and skip college golf after this year's matches.) Hagestad, 28, won the 2016 U.S. Mid-Amateur and was low amateur at the 2017 Masters. He's qualified for each of the past three U.S. Opens, too. This summer, he's finished runner-up at the Northeast Amateur and Players Amateur. He will be the only member of the 2017 U.S. Walker Cup team to play this year. Two years ago, Maverick McNealy was a back-to-back Walker Cup participant. This year's Walker Cup is set for Sept. 7-8 at Royal Liverpool in England. The U.S. leads the all-time series, 36-9-1, and is coming off a 19-7 rout two years ago at Los Angeles Country Club. However, Great Britain and Ireland has won five of the past six Walker Cups contested overseas. On paper, the American side figures to have the advantage, especially with three top-5 players already named to the team. There are just four GB&I players ranked in the top 25 of the WAGR. The Americans have 11 players ranked 25th or better, including No. 7 Brandon Wu, No. 8 Steven Fisk and No. 10 Chandler Phillips. (To compare, the 2017 U.S. team had seven players ranked 12th or better in the world.) Wu and Fisk likely have already done enough to hear their names called on Aug. 18 while there are easily 10-15 other players who could warrant consideration for the remaining spots on the U.S. team. Wu, a Stanford grad, went 3-0 in NCAA match play for the national-champion Cardinal before qualifying for both summer Opens. He was the first player since Joe Carr in 1967 to accomplish the latter feat. He tied for 35th at Pebble Beach before missing the cut at Royal Portrush. He was ranked fifth before Wednesday's WAGR update, falling two spots after his 2017 Porter Cup win dropped out. Fisk won six times last season as a senior for Georgia Southern and was runner-up at the NCAA Championship. He made a Korn Ferry Tour cut this summer and followed with a top-10 at the Players Amateur.


Jalen Richard's reputation is that of a diminutive, shifty running back who excels primarily as a receiver out of the backfield, but that may change in 2019. The transformation started last season when Richard played above his listed weight of 205 pounds, according to Richard's Twitter account. Last year I played between 210-212 … just a FYI ! - Jalen Richard (@RocketRich30) June 25, 2019 At just 5-foot-8, Richard has always been sturdy at the point of contact with defenders, and the extra weight will help in that department. He had a career-high 68 receptions last year as well, so it doesn't seem the added bulk is a detriment in the open field. That could be why Richard put on even more weight to prepare for the 2019 season. As part of a tweet thread that followed his above proclamation, Richard revealed he currently weighs about 218 pounds. Like 218 - Jalen Richard (@RocketRich30) June 25, 2019 That's a significant jump from 205 pounds. If Richard maintains his elusiveness at a heavier weight, he may push rookie RB Josh Jacobs for playing time. Though Richard's receiving skills are impressive, he's averaged 5.3 yards per carry in his career as well. Most importantly, however, coach Jon Gruden could have two feature backs at his disposal-a notable advantage for an offensive guru such as Gruden. Plus, the league may have to use different adjectives to describe Richard's game. MORE: Four potential DeMarcus Cousins landing spots in free agency Mystery of fish caught with wedding ring attached solved Report: Nets likely to sign Kyrie Irving to 4-year, $141 million deal Roundup: Illinois Legalizes Recreational Marijuana; Trump Threatens Iran; San Francisco Bans E-Cigarettes 3 adjustments the Raiders should make on offense in 2019


Curious just how far your dollar goes in Cleveland? We've rounded up the latest rental listings via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide , to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to scoring an apartment in Cleveland if you don't want to spend more than $700/month on rent. Read on for the listings. (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. 4027 Rocky River Drive (Kamm's Corner) First, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom situated at 4027 Rocky River Drive. It's listed for $695/month. Inside, you'll find hardwood floors. Animals are not permitted. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee. According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is moderately walkable, is relatively bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options. (Check out the complete listing here .) 1830 E. 87th St. (Hough) Located at 1830 E. 87th St., here's a studio unit that's listed for $650/month. In the unit, you can anticipate hardwood flooring and carpeting, kitchen appliances and large closets. The building boasts assigned parking. Pets are not welcome. There's no leasing fee required for this rental. Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area is quite walkable, is convenient for biking and offers many nearby public transportation options. (See the complete listing here .) 2824 E. 130th St. (Buckeye Shaker) Also listed at $650/month, this 650-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom is located at 2824 E. 130th St. In the studio, you can anticipate hardwood floors. The building has on-site laundry, storage space and secured entry. Pets are not permitted. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee. Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area is quite walkable, is fairly bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options. (Take a look at the complete listing here .) 2830 Van Aken Blvd. (Buckeye Shaker) Next, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom situated at 2830 Van Aken Blvd. It's listed for $649/month for its 630 square feet of space. In the unit, there is a dishwasher, a large pantry, a mix of ceramic tile and carpet, a separate dining room area and ceiling fans. The building boasts on-site laundry, garage parking and an elevator. Cats and dogs are not allowed. Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area is quite walkable, is relatively bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options. (Check out the complete listing here .) 19115 Nottingham Road (South Collinwood) Here's a 550-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom at 19115 Nottingham Road that's going for $630/month. In the apartment, you will find new appliances, large closets and high ceilings. Amenities offered in the building include on-site laundry and secured entry. Pets are not welcome. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee. Per Walk Score ratings, this location is car-dependent, has minimal bike infrastructure and has some transit options. (Check out the complete listing here .) This story was created automatically using local real estate data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Zion Williamson , one of the top free agents on the shoe endorsement market, has reached a deal with Jordan Brand, he announced Tuesday on Instagram. Although terms of the multi-year arrangement were not released, Williamson received offers in excess of $10MM a year from some of Jordan's competitors, relays Nick DePaula of ESPN . "I feel incredibly blessed to be a part of the Jordan Brand family," Williamson said. "Since I was a kid, I dreamed of making it to the league and having the type of impact on the game Michael Jordan had and continues to have today. He was one of those special athletes I looked up to, and I really can't express how happy and excited I am for this journey." The company held an all-employees meeting this morning where the news was disclosed. Digital billboards featuring Williamson are scheduled to be unveiled soon. There's more NBA-related news to pass along: FIBA's decision to move the World Cup to the summer before Olympics may be responsible for so many stars deciding to skip the event, tweets Michael Lee of The Athletic. He notes that it's difficult to find elite players who are willing to commit two straight offseasons to international competition. Many of the players who withdrew are sincere about their desire to prepare for the upcoming season, observes Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports ( Twitter link ). With no obvious favorite for the 2019-20 title, many stars are seeking any advantage they can get. Damian Lillard and DeMar DeRozan are the latest players to pull their names out of consideration for Team USA. A summer filled with blockbuster trades and unprecedented free-agent movement presents unique challenges for schedule makers, writes Jacob Feldman of Sports Illustrated . The scheduling process usually starts in mid-June, but the league came to an agreement with ESPN and TNT to push it back because of the expected flurry of transactions. The schedule release is still anticipated for its normal time of early to mid-August. Kings second-round pick Vanja Marinkovic will leave his Partizan Belgrade team to sign with Valencia in Spain, tweets international basketball consultant Vedran Modric. It will be a two-year deal with an option for a third season, according to Emiliano Carchia of Sportando ( Twitter link ). Center Matt Costello , who played briefly for the Spurs during the 2017-18 season, has reached a deal with Spanish club Herbalife Gran Canaria, according to Nicola Lupo of Sportando .


From offshore waters to inland wilds, these isles offer activities for every explorer. Papua New Guinea By virtue of their geography, islands are natural havens for adventure seekers: Surrounded by water, a voyage is required just to reach them. Yet some islands are a cut above. These places are extra remote, have wild natural features, or rare (and sometimes dangerous) creatures that lend a particular allure. Some have existing infrastructure making the adventure experience as seamless as booking a tour, while others require a little more effort for the reward. From swimming through teeming reefs to trekking up jungle volcanoes, from skydiving and rock climbing to surfing alongside penguins, these extraordinary islands all but guarantee adventure you just have to be bold enough to seek it. Rangiroa, French Polynesia Remote Rangiroa is the world's second largest atoll; all of Tahiti  French Polynesia's largest island could fit inside. Stroll a deserted pink sand beach. Or head to the area around Tiputa Pass, an inlet that funnels clear water and wildlife into and out of the lagoon with the tides, to spot a bevy of marine creatures including schooling grey reef sharks. Vava'u, Tonga Head to the sapphire seas surrounding Vava'u (actually 61 interconnected islands) for some of the world's best sea kayaking, surfing, and diving. Though swim-with-whales tours are readily available, steer clear : Approaching these 40-ton behemoths is dangerous for humans and stressful for the whales, especially mothers and their newborn calves. Falkland Islands Though few outfitters exist in the Falklands (Islas Malvinas) a rugged island cluster off Patagonia in the South Atlantic the local tourist board helps connect brave visitors to like-minded residents. Try cold-water surfing, windsurfing, or kayaking alongside Peale's dolphins and giant petrels, or sail to windswept cliffs to see seemingly endless colonies of black-browed albatross and rockhopper penguins. Chiloé, Chile There's lots to do around Chiloé, an island off the coast of southern Chile . Kayak throughout the archipelago to see historic wooden churches; take a bumpy boat ride to spot porpoises, whales, and colonies of Magellanic and Humboldt penguins on Puerto Mott; then hike through gnarled tepu forests in Parque Nacional Chiloé. Even sleeping is an adventure: Hear and feel the changing tide during an overnight in a traditional, wooden-stilted palafito . Mindanao, Philippines In a country comprised of more than 7,100 islands , lesser visited Mindanao has lots to offer. Meet members of distinct, local Lumad indigenous groups; hit the waves for uncrowded surfing in the north; take on bumpy whitewater rapids on the Cagayan de Oro River; and swim up to the base of jungle waterfalls like Tinago Falls (pictured) on the Agus River. Catalina Island, United States Near Los Angeles , Catalina Island's resort-like façade belies its adventurous possibilities: Offshore kelp forests teem with life, including blue, mako, hammerhead, and great white sharks. Kayak the coast or head inland for aerial views on a treetop ropes course. Madagascar Madagascar's landscapes and wildlife are both weird and wonderful. Trek through Marojejy National Park (pictured) to spot 11 lemur species amid the tangle of towering primary forest or navigate the spindly limestone forests of Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve. There are also cycling tours through the remote southwest, rock climbing at the Montagne des Français walls near Diego Suarez, and canoe-based river safaris on the Manombolo River that wind past cliffside caves housing ancient Vazimba tombs. Masirah Island, Oman This sandy spit of land 12 miles off central Oman is a true desert island. Barren beaches meet beige villages, while beyond, goats and camels chomp brush along inland roads. Flat lagoon waters opposite shores with regular surf and steady, wild winds whip up adventure for kite-boarders of all skill levels. Canary Islands, Spain Travelers to these volcanic Spanish islands off the North African coast find a series of unique microclimates: everything from sandy deserts and volcanic moonscapes to ferny, sub-tropical forests and palm-studded, white-sand beaches. Road trip through scenic Tejeda or take to the coast for whale-watching, sailing, surfing, and snorkeling. Faroe Islands, Denmark Half the fun of the Faroe Islands a remote, wind-tussled, autonomous Danish archipelago in the North Atlantic is getting there. The other half is boating through coastal caverns for a subterranean swim, riding føroyska rossið (Faroese horses) across the grassy interior, hiking by the Drangarnir sea stacks or the picturesque Vatnsdalsvatn Lake, or renting a traditional Faroese sailing schooner to explore the puffin-filled coastal cliffs. South Island, New Zealand Kiwis are masters of adventure. Head to the South Island and get your adrenaline pumping in the rugged wildlands of Abel Tasman National Park; skydive over Lake Wanaka; bungee jump down 440 feet (134 meters) or become a human catapult in the Nevis Valley; then strap on some crampons and heli-hike up to stare down the blue-green crevasses of Franz Josef Glacier. Papua New Guinea Though home to fascinating ethnic and ecological diversity, Papua New Guinea has few organized adventure activities. Make your own by packing a surfboard and hitting the waves in northerly Vanimo. Or join a small group to tackle the 60-mile (96 km) Kokoda Track , which winds along a historic Australian WWII route through tall kunai grass, across rocky rivers, and among the roadless jungles of the Owen Stanley mountains. Seal Island, South Africa Take a boat ride across the green waters of False Bay, just off the coast of Cape Town, to see a rookery of jackass penguins and some 75,000 Cape fur seals congregated in the largest colony of their kind. These are merely food for the main attraction: False Bay is one of the few places in the world where great white sharks have been observed leaping above the water to nab their prey. Åland, Finland People inhabit only 60 of the 20,000-odd islands and islets in this autonomous region of Finland . Rent a bike and follow the 120 miles (190 km) of the Turku Archipelago Trail as its roads, bridges, and ferries wind past wooden houses, fishing villages, and rugged landscapes. The truly adventurous can visit in winter amid dwindling daylight hours to try ice-kiting (think kite-surfing, but across snow and frozen water), kayaking, or even taking an icy water plunge. Dominica Experience this Caribbean island's volcanic geology on a rugged, 12-mile, round-trip trek past sulfur banks to reach Boiling Lake. Or explore Dominica's crystalline waters by snorkeling or scuba diving at the delightfully effervescent Champagne Reef amid colorful fish and a 17th-century Spanish shipwreck. Borneo Don your leech socks and high step through Borneo's Santubong National Park (pictured) to find quirky proboscis monkeys, then motor alongside mangroves to admire colorful kingfishers and rare Irrawaddy dolphins. Scuba divers will love the epic 2,000-foot (600m) drop-offs of Sipadan and the schooling barracuda and other large pelagic species drawn to it. Mumbo Island, Malawi Located within Lake Malawi National Park, the world's first freshwater national park and a UNESCO World Heritage site, Mumbo Island offers some of the world's best freshwater snorkeling, scuba diving, and kayaking. From Mumbo Island Camp , explore the clear water's clouds of colorful fish and labrynthine boulder formations, or head inland to hike among baobab trees. Galápagos, Ecuador Getting to the Galápagos  605 miles (925 kilometers) off Ecuador is an adventure in itself, but dedicated adventure tours offer next-level immersion. Hike to the rim of Sierra Negra volcano in the Highlands. On Isabela Island, mountain bike along the historic Wall of Tears or scout the rugged coast for one of the world's rarest raptors, the endemic Galápagos hawk (pictured). Kayak through mangrove swamps on Santa Cruz, and, off San Cristobal, snorkel with Galápagos, hammerhead, or white tip sharks. Tasmania, Australia Australia has plenty of wilderness, but Tasmania the tiny island state off its southern coast isn't to be outdone. Hear crunching bones during a nighttime feeding of its eponymous, carnivorous marsupial, the Tasmanian devil; raft the Franklin River; or set out on the multi-day Overland Track trek through the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. The route winds past the deep Lake Saint Clair, through temperate rainforest, and up craggy Cradle Mountain. Ko Yao Yai, Thailand This sleepy island in southerly Phang Nga Bay is renowned for its remote craggy cliffs and tiny offshore karst spires that seem to drip into the sea. Accessing the walls rigged for climbers requires a longboat charter or a bumpy scooter ride over dirt roads followed by a jungle hike.


The text messages kept coming until David Berganio Jr. stopped counting, somewhere around 100, all wanting to celebrate his small role in an unlikely victory. Berganio didn't win the Rocket Mortgage Classic. He didn't even play. In fact, he didn't know anything about Nate Lashley, the last player to get in the tournament when Berganio chose to withdraw. It was only after Berganio returned home from Detroit that he heard Lashley opened with a 63 and that both were Arizona Wildcats, separated by a generation and a different variety of hard times. "I texted my coach (Rick LaRose) and said, 'Who is this kid from Arizona?'" Berganio said. "He told me the whole story and I was like, 'Holy smokes.'" The story is nothing short of remarkable. Lashley was a junior at Arizona in 2004 when his parents and girlfriend died in a plane crash on their way home to Nebraska after watching him play in an NCAA regional. The mental anguish was more than he realized. Lashley struggled upon turning pro, dabbled in real estate during a break from golf and then began the slow climb back through five tours over the next decade until reaching the PGA Tour as a 34-year-old rookie in the fall of 2017. Lashley wasn't in the field at Detroit. He didn't make it through Monday qualifying but stuck around as an alternate in case his luck changed. That's where Berganio enters the picture. Berganio has been on a medical extension since 2004 because of a bulging disk in his back that took 11 years to be diagnosed as a problem in his hip. He has played only 28 times in the last 15 years on the PGA Tour. He was certain the new PGA Tour event in Detroit would be No. 29 when he arrived Monday morning. One problem. His golf clubs never made the connection in Dallas and Berganio didn't get them until Tuesday night. The course is occupied all day Wednesday with the pro-am. "I wasn't able to play a practice round," Berganio said. "A friend of mine always says, 'Fail to prepare, prepare to fail.' I'm 50. I know some kid behind me was waiting to get in, and I didn't want to take up a spot. And then this happened. He's a former Wildcat, as well. The situation couldn't have been better." Lashley followed that 63 with a 67, and then he blew open the tournament with another 63 to build a six-shot lead. He started the final round with two birdies in three holes and was on his way to a six-shot victory. His sister, Brooke, flew in from Phoenix, along with a host of friends and family from Arizona and Nebraska, to share an emotional moment. The victory gives Lashley a two-year exemption on the PGA Tour, along with a spot in the British Open, Masters and PGA Championship. "I'm just thankful I got in the tournament," Lashley said. Berganio never felt so happy for not being able to play, but only to a point. The text messages kept pouring in Sunday night and into Monday, all filled with amazement that a withdrawal could change someone's life. "I didn't change his life," Berganio said. "I didn't hit a shot." All he did was unwittingly provide an opportunity. It just happened to fall to Lashley, who took it from there. Berganio knows all about opportunity. He was born to a 15-year-old mother on welfare and raised in a housing project in Pacoima, California. A priest from the Guardian Angel Catholic Church gave him a starter set of Chi Chi Rodriguez clubs when Berganio was 12 to keep him off the streets. "He gave me an opportunity to hit all the golf balls I wanted," Berganio said. "He never hit a shot for me." Berganio took it from there. He was a two-time winner of the U.S. Amateur Public Links and played on the winning Walker Cup in 1993, partnering with Todd Demsey to win a foursomes match against a team that included Padraig Harrington. In three full years on the PGA Tour before injuries shut him down, Berganio had two good chances to win. He played in the final group of the Byron Nelson Classic in 1997 with the eventual winner, 21-year-old Masters champion Tiger Woods. Five years later, he lost in a playoff at the Bob Hope Classic to Phil Mickelson. "I wasn't trying to beat No. 50 in the world or No. 150 in the world," he said with a laugh. "It was either No. 1 or 2." Berganio doesn't spend a lot of time looking back at what could have been, because his past starts long before he even got on tour. "I'm not angry," he says. "Coming where I've come from, I never would have expected the life I've lived." He has three PGA Tour starts remaining on his medical extension. He wants to use them wisely. He thought Detroit was a wise move until American Airlines didn't get his golf clubs to him on time. For Berganio, there was only one option. "That's the one thing that went through my mind when I did get my clubs," he said. "I feel good, but am I going to be able to compete not seeing the course? I'm going to be taking a spot away from a younger kid. Someone else will benefit more than I would. And look what he did. I'm so happy for Nate." An unselfish act. An unlikely victory.


Former Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina could make a sensational return to Merseyside as he emerges as a potential summer target for Jurgen Klopp. The Reds' defence was the best in the Premier League last season, however the possibility of Simon Mignolet forcing through a transfer away from Anfield could mean Klopp will need to bring in another experienced keeper to the side. Mignolet has been publicly praised by both manager and teammates for his professionalism whilst playing second fiddle to Alisson Becker for the majority of the campaign, but with another season warming the bench ahead of him, the Belgian is thought to want to head to pastures new. Goal have reported that an emotional return for Reina could be on the cards due to his lack of playing time at AC Milan, having made only 11 appearances this season. The Spaniard spent nine years on the books at Liverpool, making 396 appearances and winning four trophies. At 36 years old, Reina still has two years left on his contract in Milan and it's thought the Serie A heavyweights wouldn't demand a large fee for him. Liverpool do have two youth prospects in the form of Kamil Grabara and Caoimhin Kelleher waiting in the shadows, but if Klopp's men are to make another challenge for the league title next term, a more experienced back-up keeper would be preferred. West Ham's Adrian is also a potential option and is currently out of contract in east London, although fellow Premier League clubs including Crystal Palace and Bournemouth are also reportedly interested in the shot stopper.


Longtime major league left-hander Chris Capuano officially ended his playing career in 2018, but it didn't take much time for him to find a new role in the game. The MLB Players' Association announced the hiring of Capuano as its director of operations on Friday. With the current collective bargaining agreement set to expire after the 2021 season, the union and the owners have already begun talks on a new CBA. It seems the 40-year-old Capuano is in line to play an important part in future discussions, as the union explained he "will oversee and engage in full range of Players Association Initiatives including general union operations, Players Trust-related activities, various business activities, and collective bargaining." Capuano brings impressive credentials to his new position. Not only was he a consistent union presence as a player, but Capuano boasts an accomplished educational background. He earned an undergraduate degree in economics from Duke University in 2000 and recently graduated from MIT's Sloan Fellows MBA program, according to the MLBPA. The union's executive director, Tony Clark, praised Capuano as someone who "has always been a passionate and articulate voice" on the players' behalf. Capuano added: "This is an opportunity for me to continue working with players to collectively achieve our objectives as stewards of the game and to help players use the great platform our National Pastime provides to make a positive impact." Capuano spent parts of 12 years in the majors and combined for a 4.38 ERA across 1,429 2/3 innings with the Diamondbacks, Brewers, Mets, Dodgers, Red Sox and Yankees.


The Kansas City Police Department said a 10-year-old girl was driving an SUV when it crashed into an electrical box at Wednesday morning at 12 th and Olive Streets. Jake Becchina, with KCPD, said the girl's mother reported to the scene and the girl was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. Police said they were unsure at this point where the vehicle originated from or how long the girl had been driving the SUV. READ MORE: 10-year-old girl driving SUV crashes into electrical box in Kansas City CHECK OUT KMBC: Get the latest Kansas City news, sports and weather from KMBC. With the best local coverage and the top Missouri news stories, you can stay in the know.


After a worrying beginning to the campaign, Newcastle rallied to assure themselves of another season in the Premier League with relative comfort. Much has been said about the ownership at St. James' Park that it's starting to get a but worn out and boring in all fairness. Nevertheless, it is still a topic incredibly relevant for the club, with the need for an injection of cash more apparent than ever in the case of Rafael Benitez. The Spaniard's future on Tyneside hinges on owner Mike Ashley's willingness to delve deeper into his pockets. Benitez has refused to commit himself to the Magpies unless he is given reassurances over the club's spending power going forward, therefore what will happen regarding in the window is really anyone's guess. With that in mind, who stays and who goes is difficult to predict as, without Benitez, you would expect the vast majority to stay and very little reinforcements to enter through the door. So, let's work on the basis that Benitez stays and Newcastle will have a bit of money to spend in the summer - meaning they can be more realistic on a squad rebuild. Now that's been ironed out, let's see what could change for them to build on their 13th place Premier League finish. Goalkeepers Martin Dubravka - KEEP - The Slovakian goalkeeper has been a revelation since signing permanently from Sparta Prague last summer. Their undoubted number one. Karl Darlow - KEEP - Having lost his place in the side to Dubravka, Darlow may be seeking first team opportunities elsewhere, but if the club can keep him he'll make a half-decent backup. Rob Elliot - SELL - Not a single appearance in the league this season, Elliot's days are surely up in the north east. Freddie Woodman - KEEP & LOAN - There is a reason Arsenal have sent scouts to watch Woodman this year. The young 'keeper has a fine future ahead of him and a loan move would suit all parties. Full Backs Paul Dummett - KEEP - Having born in Newcastle, Dummett bleeds black and white more than anyone else in the squad. Javier Manquillo - KEEP - Has looked fairly comfortable since earning a spot in the side. Works better as a wing-back in the current Magpies system. DeAndre Yedlin - SELL - Still with a few years left on his deal, Yedlin could be sold for a less error-strewn defender, with a move to the MLS a possibility. Antonio Barreca - SEND BACK - You are forgiven for forgetting he was a loan signing at the club, since he only played once. Which, let's be fair, will be his only appearance. Matt Ritchie - KEEP - Falls into this category after being converted from a winger, is still one of the best dead ball specialists in the division. Centre Backs Jamaal Lascelles - KEEP - Lascelles had another solid season for Benitez's men, a leader both on and off the pitch with his best years still to come. Ciaran Clark - SELL - The club boast a plethora of central defender and Clark could be in the firing line this summer, despite having an eye for goal. Fabian Schar - KEEP - But sod that, because whatever Clark can do, Schar can do 100x better. Star player this season for the Magpies. Federico Fernandez - KEEP - Played only ten times in the league this year but still a fairly solid centre half on his day. Florian Lejeune - KEEP - Suffered some terrible injuries during his time in the north east but one that Benitez will look to keep hold of (nobody wants an injured player anyway). Central Midfielders Ki Sung-Yueng - SELL - There would be plenty of buyers for the midfielder, who has failed to really excel on Tyneside. Jonjo Shelvey - SELL - Being pipped for an England call-up means you've got talent, but that doesn't mask some dreadful behaviour both on an off the pitch. Mohamed Diame - RELEASE - Desperate to stay on Tyneside, Diame is out of contract and at 31, unlikely to get a new one. Issac Hayden - KEEP - That's if he doesn't try and leave again, of course. Sean Longstaff - KEEP - A local lad and with real ability to boot, he's definitely on the 'yes' list and a potential future captain of the side. Attacking Midfielders & Wingers Kenedy - SEND BACK - In what has seemingly been his 200th loan at Newcastle, he became the first player since 2010 to play a full Premier League first half without completing a pass. Back to Chelsea . Christian Atsu - KEEP - By no means a bad player but certainly not the quality Benitez will want to move the club forward. Could sell but wouldn't have any wingers left. Ayoze Perez - KEEP - If you think otherwise in any capacity you're a fool. Their best player by a country mile. If they can, keep and give an eight-year-contract. Miguel Almiron - KEEP - Had his season cut short due to injury but offered fans a glimpse of the kind of talent they can have if their owner parts with a bit of cash. Quality player and one to watch next season. Jacob Murphy - SELL - Clearly not in Benitez's plans and West Brom is about his level anyway. Rolando Aarons - SELL - Still on the books at the club but that page has surely been turned over now. Forwards Dwight Gayle - SELL - One player in the side who might be able to generate a decent amount of money. Would have plenty of suitors should that happen, like his current loan club, West Brom. Maybe? Salomon Rondon - KEEP - SWAP HIM WITH GAYLE IT SEEMS SO OBVIOUS. Joselu - SELL - Not very good at scoring which, unfortunately, is kind of what he is supposed to do. Yoshinori Muto - SELL - Does he deserve another chance? Probably, but for £9.5m you reckon they could maybe get a couple of quid for him. A total nothing player this season.


Corey Ballentine, the Giants rookie who was shot and injured just hours after he was drafted, is making good progress in his recovery. Ballentine was on the field for position drills during Thursday's Organized Team Activities, according to Art Stapleton of NorthJersey.com.  A cornerback from Washburn, Ballentine was selected in the sixth round of the draft. He went out to celebrate with his friend and college teammate Dwane Simmons, and both men were shot without provocation. Simmons died of his injuries. No arrests have been made in the shooting.


Video by FOX News Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Monday urged President Trump to "knock it down a notch" in the wake of incendiary tweets in which Trump said progressive congresswomen should "go back" to the countries they came from. In an appearance on "Fox & Friends," Graham said Trump should focus on criticizing Democratic policies rather than personal attacks. But the senator quickly launched into his own attacks on the congresswomen, saying they "hate our own country." "I think they're American citizens who are duly elected that are running on an agenda that is disgusting, that the American people will reject," said Graham, one of the president's closest allies on Capitol Hill. The president sparked an uproar on Sunday morning when he tweeted that unnamed progressive congresswomen "who originally came from countries whose governments are a complete and total catastrophe" should "go back and help fix the totally broken and crime infested places from which they came." Trump did not specify which lawmakers he was referring to, but the comments were widely interpreted as targeting Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) and Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.). All four are U.S. citizens, and only Omar, who came to the U.S. as a refugee from Somalia, was born outside the U.S. The president doubled down on Sunday night and into Monday morning, suggesting the Democratic lawmakers should apologize to the country and his office. Graham spent Saturday afternoon golfing with Trump at the president's property in Virginia. The South Carolina Republican is one of just a couple of GOP lawmakers to speak out on Trump's tweets, which Democrats have universally condemned as racist. "Aim higher," Graham said when asked if Trump's tweets went too far. "They are American citizens. They won an election. Take on their policies. The bottom line here is this is a diverse country." Graham offered his own blistering attacks on Ocasio-Cortez and other progressive Democrats, calling them "socialist" and "anti-Semitic." "They wanted to impeach Trump on day one," the senator said. "They're socialist, they're anti-Semitic, they stand for all the things that most Americans disagree with. Make them the face of the future of the Democratic Party."


DENVER (CBS4)   Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen passed away Thursday night at the age of 75. Bowlen, who will be enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in August, had been battling Alzheimer's disease. His family announced his passing in a statement via the Broncos website. "We are saddened to inform everyone that our beloved husband and father, Pat Bowlen passed on to the next chapter of his life late Thursday night peacefully at home surrounded by family," the statement read. "His soul will live on through the Broncos, the city of Denver and all of our fans. Statement from the Bowlen family on Broncos Owner Pat Bowlen:   Denver Broncos (@Broncos) June 14, 2019 "Our family wishes to express its sincere gratitude for the outpouring of support we have received in recent years. Heaven got a little bit more orange and blue tonight. "Pat Bowlen had a competitive spirit with a great sense of humor. As fun-loving as he was, he always wanted us to understand the big picture. We will forever remember his kindness and humility. "More important than being an incredible owner, Pat Bowlen was an incredible human being. RELATED: A Look Back At The Life Of Denver Broncos Owner Pat Bowlen Bowlen purchased the Broncos in 1984 and oversaw the most successful era in the franchise's history. The Broncos won three Super Bowls (XXXII, XXXIII, 50) during his tenure and won the AFC championship seven times. Bowlen is the only owner in NFL history to achieve 300 overall victories during his first 30 seasons. He was elected to the Denver Broncos Ring of Fame in 2015, and is a member of the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame. PHOTO GALLERY: Denver Broncos Owner Pat Bowlen (1944-2019) In addition to his role with the Broncos, Bowlen played a key role in shaping the NFL. He served on 15 league committees during his ownership, helping negotiation record-breaking TV contracts and helping to negotiation years of labor peace with the players. Pat is survived by his wife Annabel, and his seven children: Amie, Beth, Patrick, Johnny, Brittany, Annabel and Christianna.