Sen. Bernie Sanders took his crusade against Walmart to the mammoth retailer's annual meeting Wednesday, backing a push to give workers a spot on the company board. The Vermont independent stopped in Bentonville, Ark., in the heat of the 2020 Democratic presidential primary to show support for Walmart's hourly associates. Sanders   who has long pushed the retailer to boost wages and benefits   sees condemnation of corporate titans as a way to separate himself from a crowded Democratic field. The senator introduced a shareholder proposal   on behalf of Walmart employee and labor advocate Cat Davis   that would make the company's roughly 1.5 million hourly workers eligible for board nominations. The Walton family, relatives of founder Sam Walton who hold a majority of the company's shares, opposes the measure. "Walmart can strike a blow against corporate greed and a grotesque level of income and wealth inequality that exists in our country," Sanders said in introducing the proposal. Results of the shareholder vote were expected later in the day. Sanders' appearance at the meeting holds obvious political benefits for the senator. He criticized Walmart's leadership while standing in the same room as its CEO Doug McMillon   and backed the working-class voters he hopes will help to propel him to the Democratic presidential nomination. "Frankly, the American people are sick and tired of subsidizing the greed of some of the largest and most profitable corporations in this country," Sanders added, noting that some Walmart employees rely on public assistance programs such as Medicaid. Protesters gathered outside meeting   some from the group "United for Respect" that has pushed for a worker presence on Walmart's board   held "Bernie 2020" signs and others calling for a $15 per hour minimum wage. When Sanders confirmed he would attend the meeting last month, Walmart said it hoped he would "approach this visit not as a campaign stop, but as a constructive opportunity to learn about the ways we're working to provide increased economic opportunity, mobility and benefits to our associates." As criticism of wealthy individuals and corporations has taken hold across the political spectrum, 2020 Democratic candidates have more directly targeted large corporations. Along with Walmart, Sanders has slammed Amazon and its CEO Jeff Bezos: he helped to push the company to hike its minimum wage to $15 per hour. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., has also taken aim at corporate America, pushing to break up tech companies such as Amazon and Apple and agricultural giants such as Monsanto. Warren has proposed a plan to allow employees to select at least 40% of a company's board members. Sanders and Warren's stances have distanced them from rivals like former Vice President Joe Biden, who has tried not to seem too hostile to corporate America. During the election so far, presidential candidates have showed support for workers on strike at grocery chain Stop & Shop and other companies.


A pilot who crashed on top of a New York City high rise building was lost and flying in and out of clouds just before the accident, according to a preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). Tim McCormack was killed after he conducted a hard landing on top of the Midtown building on the afternoon on June 10. The crash filled the air with smoke and clogged nearby streets with firetrucks. (MORE: Helicopter crash on NYC building roof leaves pilot dead amid questions) McCormack did not have an instrument rating and did not report anything mechanically wrong with the aircraft, which was severely damaged in the crash, according to the report. McCormack had first dropped off a passenger at a heliport on 34th street in New York City after taking off from Westchester County, Doug Brazy, an NTSB air safety investigator, told reporters the day after the crash. He then waited and reviewed the weather before leaving the heliport to head to Linden, New Jersey, Brazy said. (MORE: Pilot killed in helicopter crash atop New York City building was a 'true hero,' family says) Before the fatal flight, McCormack mentioned to staff at the heliport that due to weather he had a 20 minute window "to make it out," according to records from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). After taking off, he made a request to return to the heliport about five to seven minutes after departure because he "did not know where he was," records show. Video recorded by a witness showed the helicopter flying erratically in and out of clouds over Manhattan and the East River before the crash, according to the records. While over the East River, McCormack changed course and altitude several times before making a 270-degree turn back toward Manhattan, the report states. The crash occurred inside an area of Manhattan with flight restrictions that require pilots to obtain permission from air traffic control to enter, according to the FAA. McCormack was not in contact with air traffic control , nor was he required to be for his flight plan, according to the NTSB. (MORE: 'I heard a buzz and a bang': Firsthand account of inside the NYC building of chopper crash) McCormack was the only one on board the Agusta A109E. No one else was injured in the accident. He decided to crash onto the roof of the high-rise building on 7th Avenue between 51st and 52nd Streets to put " other lives first ," his family said in a statement after the crash. ABC News' Emily Shapiro and Christine Theodorou contributed to this report.


BANNING, Calif. It began just after 11:36 a.m. here in a residential neighborhood that lies beside the railroad tracks not far from Interstate 10. There, police say, someone in a white SUV shot at a passing vehicle, killing the driver and wounding a passenger. Seven minutes later and about a mile away, police got word that, again, someone in a white SUV had shot at a driver. This time the victim escaped with minor injuries from shattered glass that struck her face and arms. The rash of violence continued as the gunman made his way to an AM/PM convenience store near the 22nd Street freeway exit and assaulted a man with his fists and a blunt object around 11:53 a.m. Authorities declined to specify what type of weapon it was. In all three cases, the surviving victims reported seeing a white or Latino man in a blue T-shirt and sunglasses driving a white SUV, police said. Just before 12:13 p.m., authorities found a crashed vehicle in the 200 block of East Lincoln Street in Banning. The driver was dead, and his body showed injuries consistent with gunshot wounds, police said. The suspect, whose name has not been released, was taken into custody a short time later. He was arrested by police in the nearby town of Beaumont. The rampage stunned those in Banning, a small city of about 30,000 people in the San Gorgonio Pass in Riverside County. The city is situated along I-10 on the road to Palm Springs, about 30 miles to the east. Banning is about 100 miles east of Los Angeles. Banning was a sleepy outpost for years, but its population has more than doubled since 1980 as suburban growth has pushed east. Banning police Chief Alex Diaz struggled to make sense of the string of violent events. "At this point, it seems like it's random. There is no correlation between the victims and the suspect at this point," Diaz said at an evening news conference. "This isn't something that happens in small towns like Banning," he said. About an hour after police announced that a suspect had been caught, tensions rose again when police received reports that someone with a gun was threatening customers at an Arco gas station convenience store along the freeway in Banning. Oscar Reza said he was discussing the rash of shootings with a store clerk at the convenience store when a man with a gun under his shirt began threatening him and others. "It's crazy weather, I'll tell you that," Reza said. That suspect, who also was driving a white SUV, was quickly arrested by Banning police. Police do not believe he was involved in the earlier violence, Diaz said; the suspect's vehicle was smaller than the one police believe belonged to the shooter. After the first attacks, police said they received reports that a man was knocking on doors of homes in Beaumont and asking whether anyone knew about his children. Police believe that was the same person involved in the earlier shootings. At 12:25 p.m., he broke the window and door handle of a car that had a woman and children inside in the 1300 block of 8th Street. Shortly afterward, Beaumont officers found him in a Chevy Tahoe, authorities said. They pulled over the SUV and arrested him. Police could not say what type of gun was used in the attacks because they were waiting on a search warrant. None of the victims' names have been released. As word began to spread that the shooting suspect had been arrested, some residents who had stayed indoors began venturing out. Parents walked with their children to the market. A long line of families waited outside the town movie theater to watch "Hotel Transylvania 2." "This is something I don't believe would happen in Banning," said Jose Espinoza, 58, who owns a local salon. "I've known this town for 21 years. It's peaceful. Everyone knows each other," he said.     (Esquivel reported from Banning and Walton from Los Angeles)


The NCAA will take a more active role in investigating corruption in college basketball after the FBI concluded its investigation on May 8, according to ESPN's Heather Dinich . Kevin Lennon, the NCAA's vice president of Division I Governance, said on Wednesday notices of allegations "will be coming" to programs under investigation. "You don't get in the way of a federal investigation," Lennon said . "Activity was going on during that span that was within our purview, but now that the court cases are done, now we're in a position where you're likely to see notices of allegations going to institutions that have violated NCAA rules, etc. I think you can anticipate notices of allegations will be coming." Federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York won a pair of guilty verdicts against agent Christian Dawkins and Adidas consultant Merl Code on May 8. Dawkins was ruled guilty of bribery and conspiracy to commit bribery, while Code was guilty on conspiracy charges. May's verdict marked the second jury to find Dawkins and Code guilty since 2018. Both were found guilty on wire fraud and conspiracy counts in October 2018 along with Adidas executive Jim Gatto. Louisville, Kansas and NC State were also implicated in the NCAA's investigation in October 2018. The NCAA has already launched investigations into the basketball program at Arizona , as well as the basketball and football programs at Kansas . Lennon said he expects notices of allegations to be issued, "in due time and I think fairly quickly," per Dinich.


The Houston Texans have acquired another running back for their stable with former Oakland Raider and Buffalo Bill, Taiwan Jones. While not readily apparent, a confluence of opinion on the 30-year-old running back between Texans general manager Brian Gaine and special teams coordinator Brad Seely could be the reason why Jones has joined Houston. Jones started out his career with the Raiders as a fourth-round draft pick in 2011. In 2015, the Raiders hired Jack Del Rio as their new coach, and Seely took over as the special teams coordinator. 2015 turned out to be Jones' best season as a kickoff returner as he led the AFC in such yardage with 829. In 2017, Jones would depart for Buffalo where Gaine was the vice president of player personnel for that season only. Jones would stick around for one more season as Gaine took the big front office gig with Houston in 2018. For Jones' career, he has carried 44 times for 183 yards and caught 18 passes for 251 yards and a touchdown through 80 games with no starts. It appears the Texans are trying to fill the Tyler Ervin role with a the 6-1, 200-pound back. Just as an offensive or defensive player cannot stay on the 53-man roster without playing some special teams, so too must a special teams player play a little offense or defense. The Texans seemed to have found a decent returner and fill-in slot receiver in DeAndre Carter last season. Jones will have to prove he is more valuable to the offense than Carter while simultaneously carving out his niche as Houston's kickoff returner. MORE: NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players This video from behind the bench might be the best view of Kawhi Leonard's buzzer-beater Roundup: Bill Nye's Comments; Seinfeld Finales Ranked; The Office's Streaming Future Matt Patricia not 'drinking from the fire hose' in his second offseason Video confirms reports of Chris Paul's attempt to sabotage Steph Curry


The Memphis Grizzlies will be wearing some extra cool mid-1990s uniforms next season. It will coincide with an old-school floor, and in 2020-21 they will wear some classic black Pau Gasol -era throwbacks. Not to be outdone, the Philadelphia 76ers have decided to wear a retro jersey next season, too. In 2019-20, Philly will wear some wild, extremely 1970s kits. They harken back to the days of Billy Cunningham and the 1970-71 Sixers, when Dr. Jack Ramsay took the team as far as the Eastern Conference semifinals. Via Twitter: Vintage looks mighty fine on @JoelEmbiid 🔥 https://t.co/XVUNRrsAQD | @StubHub pic.twitter.com/AWKeYiq0Dg   Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) August 1, 2019 NBC Sports Philadelphia's Serena Winters has a great write-up on the inspiration behind the jerseys that you should definitely check out. Meanwhile, it's cool that fans are getting a chance to learn about their team's history through throwbacks like this. Plus, having the "S" on the front work its way into both "seventy" and "sixers" is something that could have only happened in the '70s. Keep these coming.


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California's coastline is my favorite place in all of America. I haven't been to all 50 states, but I recently drove 3,500 miles across a (relatively) huge chunk of it and nowhere was my jaw on my lap more than during the soaring stretches of the Pacific Coast Highway. This 600-mile track of tarmac between San Diego and San Francisco gets especially impressive on the 90 miles from San Simeon to Carmel-by-the-Sea   famous former mayor alert: Clint Eastwood once held the post in this quaint maritime village   where the road dramatically dips and curves along the coast with the Pacific to the west and the Santa Lucia mountains to the east. This isolated frontier is still on the wild side, with a population of just 5,000, some more notable than others (Henry Miller, and Jack Kerouac and his Beat Generation crew were fans). Heavy storms and landslides in the spring of 2017 caused the destruction of the Pfeiffer Canyon Bridge, but the roads have since reopened and Big Sur is back in business. The beauty is so breathtaking that Native Americans believe the land to be sacred   and Henry Miller was so mesmerised, he said it is "the face of the Earth as the creator intended it to look". Just keep your fingers crossed there's no fog… Where to stay Post Ranch Inn has been Big Sur's ultimate accommodation since 1992, with 40 ocean-edge treehouses looming 1,200 feet above sea level. If you've come for the redwoods (probably the second-most famous thing about this stretch of Pacific coastline), you won't be disappointed: the rooms are scattered in the shadows of the towering trunks, with half overlooking the ocean and the rest facing the sloping forests and Santa Lucia mountains. Each room has a fireplace and a hot tub, with wood panelled walls and ceilings, and floor-to-ceiling windows to fully appreciate the impossibly photogenic surroundings. The sea-facing suites have terraces to enjoy the endless expanse of horizon in front of you. The minibar is not your average minibar: treats include home-made hummus, local cheese and wine, and just-baked cookies. This hilly cattle ranch has been owned by the Post family since the mid-19th century, when William Brainard Post founded one of Big Sur's early homesteads. Many of the employees today have worked here as a family for generations and several were born here; it's not hard to see why they would be reluctant to leave. The 100-acre ranch has plenty of secluded spots, many of which are Pacific-facing perches, naturally   but there are also wild meadows and marked trails throughout the forested hillsides. Wildlife to look out for includes wild turkeys, condors, raccoons and the mysterious mountain lion, which may sound terrifying but you should actually be pleased with yourself if you do spot one: many Big Sur locals are still searching. Post Ranch Inn's Sierra Mar is a destination in itself, with a sommelier highlighting the best California's vineyards have to offer, along with wines from Oregon and of course some from the Old World (choosing from his 2,500-bottle-strong cellar). The food is exceptional, due partly to the glorious Californian produce (thank you, sunshine), but also to the creative chef, whose mind dreams up dishes such as "The Perfect Avocado": crème fraiche wrapped in slices of, yes, really quite perfect avocado, lime and slivers of radish, with a dollop of Tsar Nicoulai Reserve Caviar thrown in for a hefty ($175) supplement. Next to the chef's garden and bee hives, the hotel has an expertly curated mercantile, where you can stock up on the plates you ate your dinner off at Sierra Mar, along with pieces of California-sculpted jewellery. There's also a gallery, which has regular exhibitions, such as the recent showcase of the work of Luther Gurlach. It may be what you're here for, but you can skip the drive down from Monterey's regional airport by hopping in a helicopter for a champagne-enhanced swift check-in at the ranch. Where to eat For more cliff-edge coastal dining, head to Nepenthe , a family-run favourite with a sunset-showcasing patio and detour-worthy dishes such as the famous Ambrosiaburger, which has a special signature sauce. It may not look like much from the outside, but don't be deceived: the Big Sur Bakery is definitely somewhere to plan a pitstop at, for wood-fired pizzas or just to stockpile some sourdough and scones to snack on in the car. The Balthazar-trained baker Rachel Bagatini's name even sounds like a famous French loaf. Treat yourself to a little art and culture at the Coast Gallery , but don't leave without picking up a delicious soft-serve ice-cream. What to do Drive. The Pacific Coast Highway has plenty of spectacular stretches as it wends its way along California, but the twisting and turning track around Big Sur is without a doubt the highlight. The Henry Miller Library is down the road from Post Ranch Inn, and it pays homage to the writer, who lived here for 18 years. Car-commercial fans will enjoy a cruise across the Bixby Bridge, which has been the star of many motoring ads (as well as the opening credits of Big Little Lies ). There are plenty of hiking trails and hidden beaches accessible only on foot. Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park gets busy so go early if you want to glimpse the famous cove; you might even spot migrating whales if you're lucky, and it's December or January. It's hard to find, but the challenge will be worth it   track down the beaches and the bluff-hugging paths of the Garrapata State Park . And don't leave California without embracing your inner hippie: the Esalen Insitute practises all manner of "healing arts", the highlight of which is undoubtedly a magical midnight spell in the hot springs.


It seems that whenever you have trouble with a quarterback, you bring in Bruce Arians to try and fix things. The Buccaneers coach has had successful stops in both Arizona and Indianapolis as a head coach (interim basis in Indy), and spent many years as an offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach prior to that. Now in Tampa Bay, he'll look to work his magic on Jameis Winston, who has yet to live up to his full potential. Given that this is the fifth and final year of his rookie deal, you better believe Winston will try and ball out this year to keep his job secure. The good news for Winston is that if he stays healthy, he'll no doubt throw for a career high in yards this season. Right now, his career best came in 2016, when he threw for 4,090 yards to go along with 28 touchdowns and 18 interceptions, helping guide the Bucs to a surprising 9-7 record. Arians has worked with two other number one picks before - Carson Palmer with the Cardinals and Andrew Luck with the Colts. In Palmer's first year playing for Arians in 2013, he threw for a then-career high in yards with 4,274 yards with 24 touchdowns and 22 interceptions (career high). Luck's one and only season playing for Arians was his rookie year in 2012, when he threw for 4,374 yards with 23 touchdowns and 18 interceptions. Winston will certainly be given the chance to air it out this upcoming season, but with high yardage totals comes the risk of high interceptions. Winston's inconsistency on the field has been his Achilles' heel throughout his career, so if the interceptions continue to pile up, it'll be a major problem. The one bright spot about Palmer and Luck's high interception total in their first year under Arians, though, is that both teams ended up with winning records. The Colts went 11-5 in 2012 and the Cardinals went 10-6 in 2013. Hopefully, those winning records are good omens for Arians and the Bucs this year. Again, the team's success will depend on the accuracy (and consistency) of Winston in the passing game. MORE: Klay Thompson shares a heartfelt message about Kevin Durant before Game 6 Top of Packers WR depth chart takes shape following minicamp Warriors honor Oakland, Kevin Durant for final game at Oracle Arena Report: Lonzo Ball 'most important' piece of Anthony Davis deal The Top 10 NFL Head Coaches Entering 2019


The Baltimore Ravens are a bit of an enigma right now. On defense, the departure of some impact defensive players in free agency and questions around the pass rush are some major red flags for Baltimore. Meanwhile, a new and unknown offensive scheme, lack of proven production at wide receiver and quarterback Lamar Jackson's inconsistent mechanics are concerns on offense. That's led the Ravens to be all over the place in rankings and odds this offseason. Simply put, no one really knows what to expect from this team in 2019. However, I contend that consistency - not pure talent or elite production - is the key for Baltimore this season. If the Ravens can become more consistent in a few major areas, they'll improve over last season and could become the best overall team in the league. On defense, it all starts and perhaps ends with the pass rush. The losses of outside linebackers Za'Darius Smith and Terrell Suggs opens up fresh concerns about the Ravens' ability to harass quarterbacks. But remember this wasn't exactly the team's strongest unit last season either. The Ravens generated 26 of their 43 total sacks in just four games (Week 1, Week 5, Week 6 and Week 16). Baltimore finished the season with one or fewer sacks in nine of their 17 games. While there's hope the Ravens' young players will be able to step up to fill the void left by Smith and Suggs' departures, there are some consistency issues there as well. De facto leader of the outside linebackers, Matthew Judon, has 15 sacks over the last two seasons. But much like the rest of the pass rush, he hasn't been terribly consistent in those numbers. Seven of Judon's sacks come in just three games, meaning it took 29 games to get the other eight sacks. Behind Judon are even more question marks. Tim Williams and Tyus Bowser have yet to turn into the players many expected they'd be when they were selected in the 2017 NFL draft. Baltimore brought in Shane Ray and Pernell McPhee this offseason to bolster the group, but both players have also been inconsistent in recent years due to injuries. The addition of Jaylon Ferguson in the third round of the 2019 NFL draft brings promise and potential but any draft pick is effectively an educated guess that may or may not produce immediately or ever. The Ravens don't need 75 sacks in a season, though that would be nice. With arguably the best and deepest secondary in the NFL right now, Baltimore simply needs their pass rush to be more consistent. If they can get after the quarterback in each and every game, especially in critical moments, they'll do enough to put themselves in positions to win each and every game. It's not just the defense that needs to become more consistent in order to be a better team. The offense is perhaps the least consistent unit in the league. Last season, we saw the Ravens' offense throw the ball effectively and run the ball effectively . . . just never at the same time. We saw them march down the field but fall apart in the red zone. Turnovers were a problem in a few games as well. However, the offense will ultimately thrive or falter due to quarterback Lamar Jackson. Jackson is a truly unique and dangerous talent that deserves respect for what he does well. But while he's great with his legs, it's his arm that needs to become more consistent. We saw flashes of greatness from Jackson last season. He'd put a ball in a 1-foot window where only the intended receiver could make the catch on one play. But then follow it up with a one-hopper to a wide-open receiver just a few feet away. Jackson had a case of happy feet and inconsistent mechanics, common for mobile quarterbacks making the transition to the NFL but still something that has to improve in order to be a more balanced offense. Cue an offseason montage of Jackson working on his mechanics . If Jackson can improve his accuracy from improving his mechanics , he'll be well on the way to steadying the offense. If Jackson can make defenses worry about his ability to throw the ball as well as run it, Baltimore's offense could truly be one of the most dangerous in the league. New offensive coordinator Greg Roman's new scheme will likely use indecision from the defense to create mismatches and openings. But once again, it all depends on how Jackson develops as a passer to create that indecision and take advantage of it. Of course, the Ravens' pass catchers have to help Jackson out by doing a better job of catching the football - a sore spot for Baltimore over the last few years. The Ravens once again blew up their wide receiver corps this offseason . It's the second-consecutive season Baltimore has outright released or let a majority of their starting wide receivers leave in free agency. Largely due to problems catching the football and producing on a regular basis, the Ravens have gotten a lot younger this year in order to combat the problem. But with all the speed and size Baltimore has at wide receiver now, there are still some concerns about the unit being able to secure the football and produce regularly. While Willie Snead led the Ravens in receptions last season and is one of the few receivers to return this year, he had a few big drops. Marquise Brown had seven drops last season, leading the top wide receivers in the 2019 NFL draft, according to PFF . Tight end Hayden Hurst came into the 2018 draft well known for being sure-handed but had a few bad drops last season as well. The drops are added to a group with very little in the way of proven production. Brown and Miles Boykin are rookies, while Jordan Lasley and Jaleel Scott weren't active for a single game in their rookie seasons last year. In fact, only five of the 13 receivers on the Ravens' roster have ever caught a regular-season pass before . Injuries are another major concern for Baltimore's pass catchers. Brown has been dealing with a Lisfranc injury that required surgery prior to the 2019 draft and has yet to truly practice for the Ravens yet. Boykin had a nagging hamstring injury throughout OTAs and Scott was on injured reserve last season. Hurst battled through a foot injury of his own last season that required a screw to be inserted . Though he's been practicing, Snead had offseason surgery on one of his fingers - something to watch for a player catching footballs for a living. Baltimore's pass catchers have to do a much better job of getting separation this season to assist in Jackson's development as a passer. But staying healthy and catching the football have been frequent problems for the unit over the years as well. Consistency in all of those areas is needed for the Ravens' offense to be as dynamic as it can be and to help out a defense that has their own issues. As I stated before, Baltimore doesn't need to be the highest rated at any one thing this season. But they have to do a much better job of regularly generating production in a few spots if they want to improve. The Ravens were good last year but consistency is the hallmark of a great team. If Baltimore wants to get back to the playoffs and make a serious run at the Super Bowl, consistency - not pure talent - will be the thing that gets them there. MORE: Poker player argues over dealer chip counting error during crucial all-in hand at WSOP Main Event NBA Depth Charts Colts ranked No. 1 in NFL future power rankings Future looks bright for the Steelers according to ESPN Kendall Jenner Fires Back at NBA Boyfriends Tweet


The first case of Ebola has been confirmed in Goma, now the biggest city to have been affected by the disease since its outbreak in eastern DR Congo last August, the health ministry said on Sunday A sick man had arrived in Goma early Sunday by bus with 18 other passengers and the driver from Butembo, one of the main towns touched by Ebola in Nord-Kivu province. The man was tested "and the results of the laboratory test confirmed that he was positive for Ebola," the ministry said in a statement. It added that his trip began on Friday after "the first symptoms appeared on July 9 (Tuesday)". "Given that the patient was quickly identified, as well as all the passengers on the bus from Butembo, the risk of the disease spreading in the city of Goma is low," the ministry said. The passengers and the bus driver will begin getting vaccinations on Monday, it added. The Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has so far killed 1,655 people and 694 have been cured, according to a health ministry bulletin on Saturday. And 160,239 people have been vaccinated, it added. But efforts to tackle the crisis have been hampered both by militia attacks on treatment centres, in which some staff have been killed, and by the hostility of some local people to the medical teams.


Houston police are asking for the public's helping in identifying a suspect wanted in the fatal shooting of a male in north Houston over the weekend. This happened around 8 p.m. on Saturday in the 13300 block of Northborough just west of the North Freeway. Police described the suspect as a heavy-set Hispanic male about 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighing 250 pounds, with black, shoulder-length hair and a beard. A surveillance photo of the suspect has been released. The victim, Julius B. Caesar, 35, was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators say an officer responded to a shooting call at a convenience store on Northborough and found the victim dead in the parking lot. Witnesses told police the victim had walked out of the convenience store and began arguing with another male in the parking lot. The unknown suspect then shot the victim several times and fled the scene in a tan, late-90s model GMC pickup truck with damage to the front bumper. He was accompanied by two other males and a juvenile female. Anyone with information on the identity of the wanted suspect or in this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS. ALSO POPULAR ON KHOU.COM Woman fatally shot in head may have been innocent bystander caught in middle of road rage incident Two fatal shootings connected in Channelview area, sheriff says HPD: Off-duty deputy rushed to get his gun before car burglars could; nine shots fired


We're into July and let's be honest, this is when the transfer window really starts. It's rumours galore today as both Manchester clubs feature, Arsenal gain momentum in their bid to sign a second 18-year-old this summer and a former England international is at Burnley? And no, it's not him. Grab yourself a brew and stick a couple of cubes of gossip in to sweeten it up. Manchester United Set for 'Imminent' Issa Diop Move A whopping £70m bid wasn't enough to convince Leicester to part with Harry Maguire, so it appears United have set their sights elsewhere. West Ham 's Diop was linked to the Red Devils earlier in the window but such talk dissipated, only to return with a vengeance, according to L'Equipe, via Sport Witness . The French publication claim while an offer is yet to be formalised, a proposal is set to arrive 'in the coming days' as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks to send Phil Jones even further down the pecking order. It's added that a deal worth €50m is to be expected from the Old Trafford outfit, who haven't wasted time after being turned away by the Foxes. While it seemed perhaps a strange move a few weeks ago, their recent activity in the market hints this may very well be one to look out for. Bayern Munich Overtake Man City in Race for Joao Cancelo It's been murmured for some time. Well, now it seems Manchester City may have to step it up a gear if they want to sign Joao Cancelo from Juventus . Corriere dello Sport, via TuttoJuve , claim Bayern are ready to stump up the €60m asking fee for the right back after the Serie A outfit turned down City's offer which included Danilo as makeweight. Contacts with the player's entourage have already been started, despite the German champions already signing Benjamin Pavard for the coming season who too is a right back. Would appear a strange move on the surface, investing so heavily on one position, but hey, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge did state there would be big changes taking place in Bavaria this summer... Arsenal Handed Blow in Pursuit of William Saliba A deal that looks like it could still take place, William Saliba has been of interest to Arsenal throughout the summer, with the highly rated French defender also courting the attentions of Tottenham. Now, while the Mirror state that the Gunners are confident of sealing a £26m deal for the 18-year-old, the sticking point remains that his parent club AS Saint-Étienne would like him loaned back for the next season. The Ligue 1 side's new manager Ghislain Printant has placed further doubt on Arsenal securing a deal without the loan option, stating: "From a sporting point of view we want to keep him next season and that's his wish too. He still has room for development. We will see. Our goal is for him to be with us again this season." He added: "The sale of Saliba is not an absolute necessity." Well, this sure isn't anywhere near been sorted, is it? Spurs to Move for Fulham's Ryan Sessegnon and His Brother There is no doubting Ryan Sessegnon's talent, the teenager was a star for Fulham during their Championship days. Granted, last season he didn't shine, but then again, the Cottagers were really bad. Tottenham are still keen though, as just like London buses, you wait for one then suddenly a whole host arrive at once. With two deals already in the bag, Bleacher Report's Dean Jones states a deal is likely, however, Spurs are keen on Ryan Sessegnon's brother Steven too. Jones adds that this makes things 'more complicated', although an offer is expected to arrive soon. Southampton Bid for Wolves Target Andre Silva He's Portuguese, so naturally Wolves have been linked with the striker throughout the summer. I mean, it'd be rude not to. Well, it looks as though the Saints have joined the party with Gazzetta dello Sport (via Sport Witness ) claiming that Ralph Hasenhuttl's side have lodged a loan offer with a view to buy worth €18m plus bonuses to his parent club AC Milan. The offer has been deemed 'unsatisfactory', however, with Milan holding out for at least €25m, after forking out €38m to sign him in the first place. New boss Marco Giampaolo is keen on studying the forward when he returns to training from his holidays, but if an 'adequate' offer comes in then, well, Ciao Silva. Torino Eyeing Italian Job for Watford's Adam Masina He's hardly blown to doors off, but Masina has fulfilled his role in Watford 's left back slot adequately since joining the club from Bologna last summer. Only 14 appearances in all competitions have followed but nevertheless, Torino are keen on seeing him back on their shores after Gianluca Di Marzio stated the Serie A side are interested. Supposedly, contact has already been made with the Hornets about a move, with the player willing to consider a return to his adopted nation. Aston Villa Eyeing Second Raid on Southampton Fresh from sealing a deal for Matt Target for an undisclosed fee, Dean Smith's side are preparing a second dip into Southampton's squad, and in turn evoking their inner Liverpool it would seem. This time the Villans are exploring the possibility of signing Jack Stephens, who made 24 Premier League outings for the club last season. It seems defensive reinforcements are at the forefront of Smith's thinking, with the Mirror stating the newly promoted side are 'ready' to make a move. Cherries Make Offer for Fiorentina Goalkeeper Making headlines after recording a staggering 17 saves against Atalanta during Empoli's 0-0 draw, Bartolomiej Dragowski naturally returned to his parent club Fiorentina with plenty of suitors interested in the Polish stopper. Corriere dello Sport (via Sport Witness ) list Bournemouth as one of those interested, with the Cherries making the 21-year-old and offer that would 'more than double his wages'. While an enticing proposition no doubt, the goalkeeper has apparently put that offer 'on standby', with the possibility of a first-team slot at La Viola as his 'priority'. It ain't over til it's over though. Pontus Jansson Banned From Leeds Training as Exit Looms Having acquired cult status in Yorkshire, everything appears to be unraveling for the club's Swedish centre half after he was supposedly banned from training by Marcelo Bielsa after a row with the Argentinian coach. Now, Swedish publication Aftonbladet are striking fear into Leeds fans by suggesting Jansson wants to leave the club. The Sun has since mentioned interest in the player from Sheffield United and Fulham, with an exit from Leeds gathering real momentum. He may not be the only departee from Yorkshire this window though, with Vurnon Anita set to terminate his contract at the club and move to Panathinaikos in Greece, after spending last season on loan at Willem II, according to SDNA . Phil Jagielka Soaking Up the Sun at Burnley After seeing his time at Everton come to an end, Phil Jagielka is seeking a swift return to football and is training at Burnley in a bid to keep his fitness up ahead of the coming season. With a voice hoarser than a chain-smoking chimney, it's easy to jump too quickly on assessing Sean Dyche. However, the move is considered a 'generous act' on the Clarets' manager's behalf, say the Daily Mail , as he has no intention of signing the 36-year-old on a deal. Holidaying in Burnley, that's some dedication to your career alright. West Ham Readying Second Salomon Rondon Bid Despite not being a permanent member of the team, Newcastle fans look set to lose two of their biggest stars from last season, as Ayoze Perez nears a Leicester move and Salomon Rondon's chances of returning to Tyneside grow bleaker by the day. That's because West Ham are set to test West Brom's resolve once again with a second bid worth £14m for the Venezualen striker, as reported by Football Insider . Wolves have apparently pulled out of the race due to the size of the fee, and although Rondon's release clause is set at £16.5m, it would appear a lesser sum may be enough to tempt West Brom into selling.


LOS ANGELES (CBSLA)   Three people are dead in two separate shootings that happened within minutes and just a mile of each other in South Los Angeles. Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputies were called out at about 8 p.m. to 11000 block of Berendo Avenue where police found three people suffering from gunshot wounds in the front yard of the residence. According to police, one man was pronounced dead on the scene. A teenage boy and another man were taken to the hospital where the teen later died. The third victim from this shooting is still receiving treatment. His condition is unknown. About 15 minutes later, deputies responding to a call of shots fired in the 1200 block of West 105th Street found one man at the scene with at least one gunshot wound to the upper torso. Two women were taken to a local hospital   one with a gunshot wound and the other with severe head trauma. According to police, the victims were found at three different homes near each other. Police also said the shooting appeared to be a domestic incident, and a family member has been detained pending further investigation. "A neighbor told me that someone was abusing their grandmother in the house, and a neighbor heard it, came in and started shooting," neighbor Curtis Cal told CBS2 reporter Chris Holmstrom at the scene of the shooting. "Just another day in South LA." Other neighbors said the family had been fighting back and forth for at least a week and a few days ago, someone's belongings   including a washer and dryer   were put out into the street. No arrests have been made. Police say they are still investigating.


Washington will see a return of last week's light rainfall this coming week, according to drone-powered weather forecasting service Saildrone . Sunday's forecast shows the highest possibility of rain at 88 percent, with rain possible through Tuesday. The coming days will also bring warm temperatures, due to last through Thursday. Temperatures will reach a high of 82 degrees on Tuesday. Skies will be cloudy today and tomorrow. Winds will stay somewhat calm throughout the week, with the highest speeds tomorrow at only 11 mph. This story was created automatically using Saildrone's local weather forecast data, then reviewed by an editor. We also incorporate historic weather data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


If you've got Korean fare on the mind, you're in luck. You'll find a new Rice Bar location at 625 H St. NE in the H Street Corridor. The Washington-based chain, which has multiple locations throughout the city, serves up bibimbap bowls   traditionally, warm white rice topped with sautéed and seasoned vegetables, chili pepper paste, soy sauce or fermented soybean paste, a raw or fried egg and sliced meat . A variety of rices and toppings are on offer for make-your-own bowl options. With a five-star rating out of four reviews on Yelp so far, the new locale has already made a good impression. Angelle S., who was among the first Yelpers to review the new spot on July 12, wrote, "Three core things to know: The food is delicious, the space is very inviting/cool and the staff was incredibly nice." And Alan S. wrote , "Quality ingredients, careful handling of the food and very clean behind the line. Delicious." Rice Bar is open from 10:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Monday to Friday (it's closed Saturday and Sunday) , so stop by to welcome the new business to the neighborhood. Want to keep your finger on the pulse of new businesses in Washington? Here's what else opened recently near you . This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo.   An 18-year-old man was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Jefferson County early Monday morning, the Colorado State Patrol said. The crash happened just after 2 a.m. at West Ken Caryl Avenue and South Kendall Boulevard. The Colorado State Patrol said the driver was in a 2005 Acura hatchback and hit six vehicles starting at Ken Caryl Avenue and South Pierce Street, then struck a light pole at Ken Caryl and Kendall. The man was ejected from the vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene. There were no other injuries. Investigators do not suspect alcohol use in the crash. Traffic lights are flashing and there are some intersections with no lights, limiting traffic in the area. The cause of the crash is under investigation. The name of the driver will be released later by the Jefferson County Coroner's Office.     ©2019 KDVR-TV, Denver Visit KDVR-TV, Denver at www.kdvr.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.


A man who attracted notoriety as the "Barefoot Bandit" has been ordered to complete his probation after requesting that he be allowed to visit friends overseas and accept work outside Washington state as a motivational speaker, according to reports. Colton Harris-Moore, now 28, claimed that the work would help him pay off more than $1 million in restitution he still owes to victims of his crimes . Harris-Moore was sentenced in 2012 to more than six years in prison plus three years of supervised probation after being convicted following a string of crimes that included dozens of thefts and burglaries, the smashing of vehicles and the crash-landings of three stolen airplanes. MAN ALLEGEDLY HIDING DRUGS IN BACKSIDE ACCIDENTALLY SHOOTS HIMSELF IN TESTICLES His nickname came from the sketches of a bare footprint that he often left behind at the crime scenes, and committed some crimes without wearing shoes or socks, reports said. In arguing for her client to be relieved early of his probation obligations, attorney Colleen Hartl argued that Harris-Moore is a different person now than he was during his crime spree a decade ago, the Seattle Times reported . "The 'Barefoot Bandit' has not been his identity or reality for over 10 years. The 'Barefoot Bandit' is gone," Hartl wrote, according to court documents. But U.S. District Court Judge Richard A. Jones, who received Harris-Moore's request in April, denied it Friday, noting that Harris-Moore had not produced proof that he received any real offers for his services as a motivational speaker, Seattle's KOMO-TV reported. Harris-Moore also made his request for travel without informing his probation officer, which should have been the first step, the judge noted, according to the station's report. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP His crime spree began in 2008 after he escaped from a juvenile halfway house in Washington state, and ended in the Bahamas, where he crash-landed a plane that he stole in Indiana, KOMO reported . "Upon completion of his entire sentence and continued effort to deliver on his promise to make everyone whole, Mr. Harris-Moore can shed the 'Barefoot Bandit' moniker and instead be known as Colton Harris-Moore, the role model for having turned his life of challenges into a success story to inspire others," the judge wrote in his ruling.


More famous for holding ex-British Prime Minister Harold Wilson's pipe, the only thing now being smoked in here is the competition! TVR employed several variants of the legendary Rover V8, ranging from 4.0 to 5.0-liter displacements. However, it's rare to find the partnership successfully undertaken the opposite way around. Therefore, delving into our classifieds, this Rover P5B pulls our attention like a rabid Labrador. Meet the posh Rover with a thumping great dollop of modern eight-cylinder power. More Rovers! Fancy a lesser-known coupé that deserves your time? Check out this Rover 800! Why you (secretly) want a Rover Sterling The final incarnation of Rover's P5B saloon started production in September 1967, fuelled by a 3.5-litre powerplant lurking under the bonnet   freshly pinched from a Buick design, hence the 'B'. Although a favourite of high-ranking Government types, including four embodiments of Prime Minister and even Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II (with an Arden Green paint job, no less), the graceful and plump P5 found its true calling with families who yearned for comfort over frugality. Wealthy families, that is. Wayward to handle and slow on the uptake, perhaps, but the lazy V8 burbled along with the gradual pace of a slow-burning firework. The car's state was so unstressed that the driving experience on offer could soothe even the worst of days. You could drive through the falling rubble of an earthquake, unperturbed enough to begin mindfully planning that long overdue revamp of the study. However, while a regular P5 is akin to the butler offering a cup of Earl Grey while taking your coat, this particular one would greet you with a punch in the gut, before then trying to take your life. For, unusually, we have a TVR-tuned lump growling away beneath the aristocratic bodywork. Not that the body is stock   we've got a roof-mounted tyre rack and auxiliary driving lamps, a lowered stance over OEM wheels and beefy, fat sidewall tyres to complete the 'Lara Croft's Dad' look. While purists may clap eyes on the modified louvers and weep, the alterations have been undertaken tastefully, including the addition of a front skidplate. Even the interior has been rebalanced with a sympathetic mind, the cabin appearing mostly original with worn seats and a 'used' vibe. The rollcage has been planted directly under the rear fold-down armrest. Perhaps once used for ex-Prime Minister Harold Wilson's pipe, the only thing smoked in here now is the competition. Although there are no power-output figures, TVR-derived examples utilised fuel injection. With an estimated 300bhp on tap, this is grandad on steroids; just as at home pottering around town as it would be powersliding on opposite lock in the mud, or tanking down a gravel rally stage in pursuit of lesser mortals. Sold alongside some of the finest classic Aston Martins on the market, we can already state that this rally-prepared P5B will have been augmented to the finest degree. The dealer, well-known Aston Martin specialist Desmond Smail , sells nothing less. Built to claim victory, rather than to appease the P5's following, this is very much a car with go, rather than show. Besides a full rollcage, there is also a rally computer and a smattering of custom fitments to aid the cause. Get a closer look at the TVR/Rover hybrid here .


Toyota's FIA World Endurance Championship team director Rob Leupen admits that working with Fernando Alonso meant "a few sparks" during their hugely successful campaign together   which resulted in two Le Mans 24 Hours wins and Alonso's third world title. Earlier this year, speaking on the official F1 podcast, former Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo called Alonso's team-playing abilities into question by stating: "When he wins, he's happy. When he doesn't win, it's the problem of the team, he's unhappy." , but says he is "100% certain" of a WEC return in the future. "He's a very professional driver who fitted in very well to our team," said Leupen of Alonso. "He didn't want to be special, he understood very quickly that he couldn't win a WEC race by himself. This was no issue for him, right from our first discussions. He adapted, and enjoyed it. For the team to have somebody like Fernando it's always nice." When asked if he'd experienced any flashpoints with him along the way, Leupen replied: "We saw a few sparks, but generally I think somebody like who he is, you're not easy-going, you'll always have your edges. It was just a few sparks, but I can't confirm anything that others spoke about him in the past. I don't know those people well. "But we've enjoyed having someone of his form, his standing. It was good, and the journey comes to an end at the moment. He says he wants to return [in the future], why not?" When pushed about whether strategy calls   such as that in China when the #8 car was much faster but lost the win getting stuck behind a safety car   caused those "sparks", Leupen replied: "Sometimes yes, [it] explains things, also you might take an approach of 'take it or leave it'   but what's always been very clear to all the drivers, not just Fernando, that the team effort is the most important. "There are situations where you might not be happy because the team has done a call with a certain strategy, but you can also have situations where you are lucky or unlucky. If Car 7 was more lucky then they might have won one or two races more; if Car 8 was less lucky then they might have lost one or two."


WILLIAMSBURG, Va. -- Bronte Law was scuffling, missing fairways off the tee and scrambling for pars while a host of challengers tried to play catch-up. A 15-foot birdie putt on the 16th hole finally brought relief. "It was definitely a relief," she said after winning the Pure Silk Championship on Sunday for her first career LPGA Tour victory. RELATED: Pure Silk Championship results "I'd hit a really good putt on the previous hole before and it kind of hit a spike mark," she said about her sixth consecutive par. "I thought it was middle center and didn't make that one." Law closed with a 3-under 67 to win by two shots. The 24-year-old Englishwoman, a former star at UCLA, held a share of the lead after all four rounds and finished with a 17-under 267 total on the River Course at the Kingsmill Resort. "It was a grind," Law said. Madelene Sagstrom, Brooke Henderson and third-round co-leader Nasa Hataoka tied for second. Sagstrom shot 66, Henderson 68 and Hataoka 69. Law, who came from 10 shots back on the last day to get into a playoff in the LPGA Mediheal Championship three weeks ago in Daly City, California, doubled her lead with the birdie on No. 16. Two-putt pars on the last two holes capped the victory in her 56th career start. "It feels surreal to be honest after coming so close," she said. It is also, she said, a nice way to finish the week leading up to the U.S. Women's Open next week in Charleston, South Carolina. After the close call, "to be in contention and (for it) to be that very next time out playing was really cool and shows me that I can compete at the top on a weekly basis, which is the whole goal out there," she said. "This was the perfect way to prepare, I guess." Sagstrom's approach to the par-4 18th hit the flagstick, bounced straight down and then bounded well away. She then two-putted, preserving Law's lead. While her ball was in flight. Sagstrom said, she was thinking, "Oh, that looks really, really good. Then I heard it hit and I was like, `Please don't bounce off.' I was like, I mean, I couldn't hit it more perfect. "I was excited about the shot anyway." Wei-Ling Hsu, who had an eagle, seven birdies, two bogeys and a double bogey in a 66, finished fifth. Law got a nice break on the par-4 eighth hole when she hit her drive well right, but it bounced off a steep slope back into the center of the fairway. She hit her approach to 6 feet and made it to lead by three, then hit three more drives well right, but lost just one shot. Sagstrom, also seeking her first career victory, got within one at No. 15 with a birdie, but missed makeable birdie putts on the next two holes before the bad luck on the finishing hole. Henderson was a non-factor for most of the day, with 14 pars and one birdie in her first 15 holes before birdies at Nos. 16 and 18. "To shoot 3 under on a Sunday and be that close to the leaderboard and know that you left some out there is a good thing," she said. "So definitely just looking forward to the rest of the summer. "I think this was a good way to lead into the U.S. Open next week." Hataoka, who lost here in a playoff with Ariya Jutanugarn last year, also climbed into tie for second-place tie with a closing birdie. Hsu at one point climbed into a share of second, but the par-5 15th, which she had eagled the last two days, ended her bid. She hit her second shot right of the green and well past -- out of bounds -- and eventually two-putted for a double bogey. She birdied Nos. 16 and 18. Cristie Kerr, the only three-time champion, had the top round of the week, coming within one shot of the course record with a 63. She just missed a birdie putt at the par-4 18th to finish at 11 under.


A Riverside high school student could face felony charges after authorities say he tricked his teachers into revealing their computer login information to polish his own grades and worsen others. Riverside police have asked the county probation department to charge the 15-year-old boy with computer intrusion, saying he posed as a high-ranking administrative official requesting teachers' usernames and passwords for the school computer system, the Press-Enterprise reported. When the teachers shared their login information, the student altered his grades with higher marks and also made other students' grades worse, adding comments such as "sleeps in class," the news organization reported. The affected students noticed the changes and notified school administrators, who contacted police. The student, who has not been identified because he is a minor, is believed to attend Encore Junior and Senior High School for the Arts, the Press-Enterprise reported. It is unclear if any charges have been filed or when the alleged hack took place. The Riverside Police Department and the Riverside County district attorney's office did not immediately respond to requests for clarification on Monday. The case comes after high school students in San Dimas and Newport Beach also have been accused in grade-changing scandals in recent years. Most notably, a private tutor who was paid by Corona del Mar High School students to hack into their teacher's computer to change grades and steal tests pleaded guilty in 2015 to 20 felony counts of computer access and fraud and one felony count of commercial burglary. Timothy Lance Lai pleaded guilty in Orange County Superior Court and was immediately sentenced to one year in jail and five years' probation for his role in the cheating scheme. The scandal also led to the expulsion of 11 students and the resignation of a district administrator, who said officials mishandled the case.


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The Jacksonville Jaguars 10 organized team activity sessions have come and gone, and most would say it was a productive three weeks for the team. Throughout the whole process we made it our duty to give you all the best possible coverage on the process as the Jags took the field with all of their new offseason acquisitions. Here are our notes on every practice that went down during the past three weeks of OTAs to give those at home a refresher as the Jags get closer to mandatory mini-camp: (Note: All of the team's key quotes from their press meetings are also linked in each rundown) OTA roundups for sessions 1-9 3 takeaways from Day 1 of Jags OTAs Jags Day 2 OTA rundown : Chark, Westbrook stand out while Minshew has a sporadic day Jags Day 3 OTA rundown : Nick Foles and receivers have a strong day downfield Jags Day 4 OTA rundown : McGough gets off to a hot start, Minshew flashes late in practice Jags Day 5 OTA rundown : Foles returns, Harrison and Meeks have a strong day Jags Day 6 OTA rundown : Fournette misses second voluntary day, Chark continues to standout Day 7 OTA rundown : Dede Westbrook starts the week off with an impressive showing Day 8 OTA rundown: Foles' and Chark's chemistry continues to grow Jags Day 9 OTA rundown: Harrison talks about progression, Pryor has a strong showing in the red-zone MORE: UFC 238: Cejudo vs Moraes and Shevchenko vs Eye Live Stream: Main Card, Start Time WATCH: Lonzo Ball pulls up to watch LaMelo make Drew League debut These 10 quarterbacks all have to prove something in 2019 Report: New Orleans likely to trade Anthony Davis to Celtics Andy Reid weighs in on WR Byron Pringle's offseason


(Reuters) - Newly-crowned French Open champion Ashleigh Barty is looking forward to a fresh start as she gets ready to begin her build-up to Wimbledon on Birmingham's grasscourts next week. Against most people's predictions the 23-year-old Australian notched up her first Grand Slam title on Parisian clay rather than the lawns to which her all-court game is most suited. All eyes will now be on the world number two as she attempts to do something only six women have ever achieved -- win the French Open and Wimbledon back to back. "In all honesty this is a fresh start, a clean slate and a new season, jumping on the grass," Barty told reporters on Friday at the Edgbaston club which again has attracted a high-class field ahead of next month's Wimbledon. "I'm excited to be here in Birmingham. This is a time of year that I love playing tennis. It's one of the best times of the year. The bonus is I've been playing a lot of tennis and hitting a lot of balls. Now it's about adjusting to the surface. "But I find it an easy adjustment to make. I feel fresh; I feel good." Barty, a former junior Wimbledon champion who quit tennis in 2014 to play first-class cricket, said she was still enjoying the glow of her achievement in Paris where she beat Czech youngster Marketa Vondrousova to become the first Australian woman for 46 years to win the Roland Garros title. A sports fanatic, Barty has been unwinding by watching some of the cricket World Cup and hitting golf balls. "Now we're back to work here and time to start on the grass," the Queenslander said. "It's a unique situation and it's an incredible situation. "It's about enjoying it. I may never get the opportunity again. I'm going to continue to try and work as hard as I can to put myself in that position again but it's been incredible." Despite finding herself in demand, Barty is keeping a lid on expectations in Birmingham where she was runner-up in 2017. "I'm obviously drawing on some of the experiences I've had over the past three weeks but I also know that it doesn't guarantee success," she said. "It's a clean start, it's a fresh slate here. I'm just looking forward to trying to get as many matches as I can over the next few weeks." (Reporting by Martyn Herman; editing by Clare Fallon)


The billionaire co-founder of Home Depot says he's planning to give away nearly his entire fortune. Bernie Marcus, who already has donated about $2 billion to more than 300 organizations worldwide, declined to say how much he's worth or how much he expected to give away. But his net worth has dropped by roughly half over the past year, to about $4.5 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index . Subscribe to the Post Most newsletter: Today's most popular stories on The Washington Post The 90-year-old told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution , which first reported on the plans, that he hoped most of the gift-giving would occur during his lifetime   "I want to live to be 100 because I want to be in a position to give it away to those things that I really believe in." Upon his death, the bulk of his wealth will go to and be distributed by the Marcus Foundation, which supports sustainability measures tied to community food resources. He has also outlined philanthropic plans for medical treatment and research, as well as building a national health-care chain to help veterans suffering from brain injuries and post-traumatic stress, the AJC reported. "I've got all the houses I need. I live very well. My kids are taken care of," he told the AJC. "Everything I live for now is finding the right things to put my money into and that can give me a rate of return in emotion and doing good things for this world." Marcus and his wife, Billi, joined the Giving Pledge   a coalition of the world's wealthiest people committed to giving away at least half their fortunes   in 2010. This came after the couple donated $250 million to build the Georgia Aquarium and millions more to the Marcus Autism Center in Atlanta. "To make quarterly profits is one thing but changing just one life is so much better," he said at the time . The Giving Pledge was launched by Bill Gates, Melinda Gates and Warren Buffett, and its more than 200 pledgers include Michael Bloomberg, Richard Branson and Elon Musk. Buffett, the chairman and largest shareholder of Berkshire Hathaway, announced Monday he would donate about $3.6 billion worth of shares to five foundations as part of that effort, the Wall Street Journal reported. Marcus is also a major political donor. He was a top contributor to Donald Trump's presidential bid and at the time wrote "the fate of the nation" depended on his presidency. Marcus told the AJC that he will be supporting the president's 2020 campaign but emphasized that his philanthropic giving far outpaces his political contributions. Marcus and Arthur Blank co-founded Home Depot in 1978 after they'd been fired from the same hardware store, Handy Dan, according to Forbes . They built their two Atlanta stores into the world's largest home improvement retailer, with more than 2,200 locations in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The $231 billion company, from which Marcus retired in 2002, generates about $108 billion in annual sales.


One of the reasons the Cleveland Browns have become national media darlings is the abundance of top-end talent the team has added in the last couple of years. That spike in star power is readily evident in the latest ranking of the Top 100 NFL players for 2019 , this one from brother site Touchdown Wire. Five Browns make Doug Farrar's compilation. Four of the five were not on the team prior to April of 2018, a testament to how quickly GM John Dorsey has imported premium players. The Browns who made the list and where they ranked: No. 90 - Baker Mayfield No. 69 - Denzel Ward No. 48 - Myles Garrett No. 39 - Kareem Hunt No. 33 - Odell Beckham Jr. The final two names here are new to the Browns. Hopefully the skills that placed them in such lofty company translate well to their new home in Cleveland. MORE: Angler defies odds, lands truly enormous halibut Is Tacko Fall an NBA player? Here is the case for why... and why not One bold prediction for each NFL team in 2019 Chiefs TE Travis Kelce reacts to news that Tyreek Hill won't be suspended Quandre Diggs welcomes his new baby daughter to the world


NICHOLASVILLE, Ky.   Helped by President Donald Trump's putting advice, Jim Herman had two eagles in a 10-under 62 to maintain a one-stroke lead Saturday in the PGA Tour's Barbasol Championship. Trump's regular golf partner while working as an assistant professional at Trump National Bedminster in New Jersey, Herman changed to a conventional putting grip and clubhead at the president's suggestion following a recent round. ''He gave me a good talking to and told me to use a different style if it's not working,'' Herman said Friday after shooting his second straight 65 to top the leaderboard. ''Some great advice, so I appreciate it.'' Full-field scores from the Barbasol Championship On Saturday, Herman made an 11-foot eagle putt on the par-5 eighth and a 10-footer on the par-5 15th. He also had six birdies to get to 24-under 192 at rain-softened Keene Trace. Encouraged by Trump to pursue a playing career, the 41-year-old Herman won the 2016 Shell Houston Open for his lone tour title - a victory that followed a friendly round with Trump. Kelly Kraft was second after a 61. He also eagled the 15th, holing a 65-footer. Austin Cook (63) and Bill Haas (65) were four strokes back at 20 under. David Toms, two shots back after a second-round 64, had a 73 to drop into a tie for 32nd at 11 under. The 52-year-old Toms is making his third PGA Tour start of the season. The winner will receive a spot in the PGA Championship, but not in the Masters.


Curious just how far your dollar goes in Denver? 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 a place in Denver if you're on a budget of $1,300/month. 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. 425 S. Galena Way (Windsor) Here's a studio apartment situated at 425 S. Galena Way. It's listed for $1,204/month for its 532 square feet. The residence includes air conditioning, a balcony, a dishwasher and a walk-in closet. Building amenities include a fitness center, a swimming pool and outdoor space. Pet lovers are in luck: cats and dogs are welcome. The listing specifies a $150 pet deposit. Walk Score indicates that the area around this address is moderately walkable, is quite bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options. (Take a gander at the complete listing here .) 3227 S. Parker Road (Kennedy) Located at 3227 S. Parker Road, here's a 750-square-foot two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's listed for $1,207/month. Look for hardwood flooring and in-unit laundry in the apartment. Amenities offered in the building include a fitness center and a swimming pool. Good news for animal lovers: both dogs and cats are welcome here. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee. Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area is somewhat walkable, is quite bikeable and has good transit options. (See the complete listing here .) 3190 W. 14th Ave. (West Colfax) Listed at $1,209/month, this 632-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit is located at 3190 W. 14th Ave. When it comes to building amenities, expect on-site laundry, outdoor space and a fitness center. The unit also includes hardwood flooring, a balcony and large windows. Pet owners, take heed: cats and dogs are allowed. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental. According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address is somewhat walkable, is convenient for biking and offers many nearby public transportation options. (See the complete listing here .) 1011 Colorado Blvd. (Congress Park) Finally, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit located at 1011 Colorado Blvd. It's listed for $1,210/month for its 546 square feet. In the residence, expect to find a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting and a dishwasher. The building features a fitness center, garage parking and on-site laundry. Good news for animal lovers: both dogs and cats are allowed here. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee, but there is a $250 pet fee. Per Walk Score ratings, this location is quite walkable, is convenient for biking and has a few nearby public transportation options. (Check out the complete listing here .) Working with a tight budget? Here are the cheapest rentals recently listed in Denver . This story was created automatically using local real estate data from Zumper and Apartment Guide , then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


The Astros have a badly needed day off Thursday after a successful but costly homestand, so the topic of the day, and perhaps days beyond, will be the aftermath of a young girl being struck by a foul ball that flew into the Minute Maid Park seats behind the third base line. A bystander said the child, who was taken to an undisclosed hospital, was conscious and appeared alert as she was examined at the ballpark. Her injury, however, raises the question of whether more netting should be added down each foul line to protect fans from flying balls or bats. The Astros added dugout-to-dugout netting for the 2017 season, and all Major League Baseball teams have had similar setups since 2018. Other stadiums such as Fenway Park, however, have additional netting that extends further down each foul line toward the outfield. The team had no immediate comment on the possibility of additional netting at Minute Maid, and Collin McHugh, the team's player representative, said that while the players favor the best possible protection for players and fans, such decisions are up to Major League Baseball. "The adjustments they've made in the last couple of years obviously have helped a lot with respect to foul balls and balls flying into the stands," McHugh said. "Tonight was hard to watch, hard to see. As a father myself, and we have a lot of parents in this room, our hearts are with the family and with the little girl." McHugh said MLB owes a safe atmosphere to its fans. "Safety is a paramount for us, both for our safety and the safety of the fans and the families that are coming to watch us," he said. "It's obviously up to Major League Baseball to make those adjustments. "We've seen the adjustments made in the last few years, and anything to protect our game and the people who have come out to watch our game and support us is huge." Hitting the road With Carlos Correa added to the injured list, the road trip to Oakland and Seattle will represent a new normal for the Astros of Jack Mayfield, Derek Fisher, Myles Straw and Garrett Stubbs, not to mention the dawning of the age of second baseman Tony Kemp. It's a topic very much on manager A.J. Hinch's mind, and if he needs any reminders, he can check the lineup card for his 500th career win Tuesday night. "He'll always have that lineup card, and he will look at it and see some names he didn't think would be on his 500th win," Kemp said. "Now it's all about next many up and producing and putting your best foot forward." That goes not only for the new additions, Kemp said, but for veterans like himself as he settles in at second base for the time being. "It's like riding a bike   it's good," he said. "I've just got to keep taking ground balls and get more and more comfortable and every time I'm out there try to be like Jose Altuve." As for the new men, Mayfield acknowledged that going on the road will be tougher than their initial break-in period at Minute Maid Park but that the veterans have their backs. "The guys when I got here really brought me in," he said. "It definitely made me more relaxed and way more comfortable than I thought I would be. I give credit to all those guys, all those vets and players who took me in from day one. It helped a lot. "I've got other guys going through this with me, and that helps a little bit. We're all here to help the team win and trying to compete any way possible." Leaving home The Astros wrapped up their longest road trip of the season with a 6-4 record and series wins over the Red Sox and Cubs, albeit it in games that produced their troublesome injury streak. "We beat some good teams, and we continued to play pretty good baseball," Hinch said. "We have been struggling with adversity, but our guys are staying upbeat, we're staying positive and playing with energy." Kemp's OK Speaking of Tony Kemp, he had a brief scare when he was hit on the wrist in the seventh inning. He stayed in the game and said afterward he was fine except for some swelling. "I don't think that whatever happened that I was going to come out or go on the injured list," he said. "This team has had too many injuries, and I'm going to do what I can to hang with the guys and be here with this team." Etc. The Astros improved to 22-8 at home, which leads the American League, but are now 2-10 when they do not homer at least once. ... Michael Brantley had his 26th multi-hit game and is hitting .311 this year in 12 games as the designated hitter. ... Hinch on Kyle Hendricks, who held the Astros to a run on four hits in seven innings in the Cubs' 2-1 win Wednesday: "When we had an opportunity or two, he seemed to break out a new pitch or a new style of pitching, and it was more about him, not about any sort of batting order or our execution."


Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Long Beach. Woman killed, 5 injured after driver broadsides SUV while trying to beat red light in Long Beach: Police A woman died in Long Beach after a pickup truck driver who tried to beat a red light broadsided her SUV at an intersection, authorities said Saturday. The driver and his four passengers, two men and two boys, all suffered injuries in the Friday night crash, according to the Long Beach Police Department. Read the full story on KTLA 5 News . 1,100 athletes compete in Southern California Special Olympics' 2019 Summer Games in Long Beach Children and adults with intellectual disabilities came together from throughout Southern California. Read the full story on Long Beach Press-Telegram . Long Beach City Council set to approve economic inclusion plan at Tuesday meeting Officials first began compiling community feedback in 2017 for a report that would eventually become the Everyone In Economic Inclusion Implementation Plan. Read the full story on Long Beach Press-Telegram . Long Beach Councilman Al Austin announces 2020 re-election campaign In his campaign announcement, Austin touted the experience he's gained in his last two terms. Read the full story on Long Beach Press-Telegram . This story was created automatically using data about news stories on social media from CrowdTangle , then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) on Thursday tweeted that Rep. Justin Amash (Mich.) is "right" in criticizing Congress for becoming increasingly partisan, retweeting an op-ed penned by Amash in which he stated that "our politics is in a partisan death spiral." Ocasio-Cortez retweeted an opinion piece written by Amash for The Washington Post , in which he announced that he is leaving the Republican Party. Amash is the only sitting GOP member of Congress who has called for President Trump to be impeached. In the op-ed, Amash wrote that "we are fast approaching the point ... where Congress exists as little more than a formality to legitimize outcomes dictated by the president, the speaker of the House and the Senate majority leader." @justinamash is right about this ⬇ https://t.co/QjhkCI154P - Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) July 4, 2019 Amash tweeted out his op-ed on Thursday morning, noting that "Today, I'm declaring my independence." Trump reacted to Amash's announcement by tweeting that it was "great news" for Republicans and labeling Amash "a total loser." "Great news for the Republican Party as one of the dumbest & most disloyal men in Congress is 'quitting' the Party," Trump tweeted . "No Collusion, No Obstruction! Knew he couldn't get the nomination to run again in the Great State of Michigan. Already being challenged for his seat. A total loser."


Sacramento will see a return of last week's warm temperatures this coming week, according to drone-powered weather forecasting service Saildrone . Temperatures will reach a high of 80 degrees on Wednesday. Also expect a chance of rain at the beginning of next week. The greatest chance of rain is expected on Sunday at 68 percent. Skies will be cloudy today and partly cloudy Friday through Saturday. Winds will stay somewhat calm throughout the week, with the highest speeds on Sunday at just 8 mph. This story was created automatically using Saildrone's local weather forecast data, then reviewed by an editor. We also incorporate historic weather data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


The Hornets could have traded Kemba Walker for major return. They could have re-signed Walker to a long-term contract Instead, they watched Walker leave for the Celtics in unrestricted free agency. Charlotte tried to salvage the situation by landing Terry Rozier in a sign-and-trade with Boston. Rozier, who got $56.7 million over three years , is likely better than anyone the capped-out Hornets could've signed with the mid-level exception. But, he's no Walker, a star and the greatest player in franchise history. How Walker's exit unfolded has really reflected poorly on Charlotte's management. So, the Hornets are trying to inflate Rozier's value to save face. "We feel like if he was in the draft this year, Terry Rozier would have been a lottery pick."   Mitch Kupchak   Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) July 7, 2019 The Hornets can pay Rozier like a reliable starter. He isn't one. After impressing during the 2018 playoffs, Rozier regressed last season. The Hornets can talk about Rozier like a lottery pick. He isn't one. Rozier is 25, lacking the untapped upside of actual rookies. Importantly, Rozier will get nearly $19 million per year. This year's lottery picks are due about $6 million annually across their four-year rookie scale contracts. Their relatively low wages are a huge part of the appeal of draft picks. I wouldn't give up on Rozier just yet. He has ability , and he'll feel more comfortable starting rather than being trapped behind Kyrie Irving . Point guards tend to develop later than other positions. But Rozier must improve significantly as a distributor and, ideally, finisher. Charlotte is giving a laughably wrong impression of his value.


Migrants rescued from a sinking boat off Indonesia have told the BBC that about 100 people died after a fight broke out over the last remaining food. Survivors told of horrific conditions. Three men separately said people were stabbed, hanged or thrown overboard. The 700 rescued migrants from Myanmar and Bangladesh are being processed by the Indonesian authorities. Thousands of migrants are estimated to be adrift in South East Asian waters, denied permission to land. The BBC's Martin Patience, who spoke to some of the survivors in the Indonesian port of Langsa, cautions that their accounts cannot be verified. However, three migrants made similar statements in separate conversations. If true, the claims will add to the growing international pressure on Asian countries to find a solution to this crisis, our correspondent says. The migrants had wanted to land in Malaysia but say they were driven away by the Malaysian navy. The boat had reportedly been at sea for two months and had been recently deserted by its crew when it was rescued by Indonesian fishermen on Friday. The survivors are now being sheltered in warehouses on the shore in Langsa. Many are suffering from malnutrition and dehydration. The Myanmar government has insisted it is not responsible for the migrant boat crisis and said it might not attend a forthcoming summit on the issue. On Sunday, Malaysian Foreign Minister Anifah Aman said he hoped to discuss the crisis with Myanmar "before it is brought to the international level". Malaysia currently chairs regional group the Association of South-east Asian Nations (Asean). "We have to look at our own interests too, our social problems and security problems '' Mr Aman said after talks with his Bangladeshi counterpart Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali. "We are asking Myanmar to participate in finding a solution," he said. Rohingya Muslims have been fleeing Buddhist-majority Myanmar - also known as Burma - because they are not recognised as citizens and face persecution. Many of the Bangladeshis at sea are thought to be economic migrants. Early on Sunday there were reported to be at least five people-smuggling boats, carrying up to 1,000 migrants, moored just off the northern coast of Myanmar. Because Thailand and Malaysia are stopping the boats landing, the smugglers are now reluctant to make the journey but are refusing to release those on board unless ransoms are paid, says the BBC's Jonah Fisher in Myanmar's main city, Yangon (Rangoon). Who are the Rohingyas? Rohingyas are a distinct, Muslim ethnic group mainly living in Myanmar, which is also known as Burma Thought to be descended from Muslim traders who settled there more than 1,000 years ago Also live in Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan In Myanmar, they are regularly persecuted - subjected to forced labour, have no land rights, and are heavily restricted In Bangladesh many are also desperately poor, with no documents or job prospects


HARMON DEN - Less than a day after a rockslide blocked lanes on Interstate 40 westbound, N.C. Department of Transportation has reopened the roadway. A small slide at mile marker 7.5 early in the afternoon of June 10 had all traffic stopped for about four hours until one lane could be cleared. Geotechnical experts reexamined the area on June 11 and determined both lanes were safe for travel, according to an NCDOT release. But delays may not be over. Major repaving project resumes The return of sunny skies meant the resumption of a major rehabilitation project on westbound I-40, meaning a lane closure at mile marker 13, spokesman David Uchiyama said in the release. The two-year, $33.8 million project will remove old asphalt, fix pavement, add new asphalt and lane markings over 15 miles. "Drivers may experience delays traveling toward Tennessee while crews will resume milling out old concrete and paving new sections. Construction associated with this project will continue on Mondays through Thursdays throughout the summer," Uchiyama said. For real-time travel information, visit DriveNC.gov or follow NCDOT on social media. This article originally appeared on Asheville Citizen Times: I-40 in Haywood open after rockslide, partially blocked for repairs


Dayton's Bluff is quite walkable, is convenient for biking and offers many nearby public transportation options, according to Walk Score's rating system . So what does the low-end rent on a rental in Dayton's Bluff look like these days   and what might you get for the price? We took a look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments in Dayton's Bluff via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to find out what budget-minded apartment seekers can expect to find in this Saint Paul neighborhood. Read on for the cheapest listings available right now. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.) Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Links included in this article may earn Hoodline a commission on clicks and transactions. 795 Sixth St. East Listed at $845/month, this 800-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom abode, located at 795 Sixth St. East, is 22.1 percent less than the $1,084/month median rent for a one bedroom in Dayton's Bluff. Building amenities include assigned parking and additional storage space; in the unit, the listing promises a balcony and central heating. Pet owners, take heed: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee. (See the complete listing here .) 699 Third St. East This one-bedroom, one-bathroom rental, situated at 699 Third St. East, is listed for $850/month for its 695 square feet. In the unit, the listing promises central heating. The building offers assigned parking, additional storage space and on-site laundry. Good news for animal lovers: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Be prepared for a $200 nonrefundable pet fee. (See the complete listing here .) 1145 Hudson Road Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 1145 Hudson Road, which, at 553 square feet, is going for $865/month. When it comes to building amenities, expect a gym, an elevator, on-site laundry and secured entry. You can also expect to see both air conditioning and central heating and hardwood flooring in the unit. Neither cats nor dogs are welcome. (See the full listing here .) 1276 Wilson Ave. Check out this 640-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 1276 Wilson Ave., listed at $933/month. When it comes to building amenities, expect on-site laundry and secured entry. The unit also features a walk-in closet, a renovated kitchen and a dishwasher. Cats are welcome. Look out for a $100 pet fee. (Here's the listing .) This story was created automatically using local real estate data from Zumper and Apartment Guide , then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Let's get this out of the way, this is not a coaches on the hot seat list. This is coaches who need to prove something this year. That means some rookie coaches will make the list and some veteran coaches will be here too. It's much like our running back or quarterback list. Let's get to it. Freddie Kitchens, Cleveland Browns Yes, you read that right. The Browns are coming into this upcoming season with huge expectations. Baker Mayfield is going to make a leap. Odell Beckham Jr. is going to be unstoppable. The backfield tandem of Nick Chubb and eventually Kareem Hunt will create problems on every down. If the Browns go 8-8, it's not going to be great for Kitchens. This team needs to be competing for the AFC North. Kliff Kingsbury, Arizona Cardinals Another first-time NFL coach makes the list. Kingsbury needs to prove he can win because he didn't do that much at Texas Tech. He needs to prove his offense will work and he needs to do so with a non-prototypical quarterback. He needs to prove that the chance the Cardinals took was worth it. Mike Tomlin, Pittsburgh Steelers Tomlin needs to prove that he can regain control of the Steelers' locker room, which should be much easier without Antonio Brown and Le'Veon Bell. The Steelers still have a playoff roster, and expectations will be high in Pittsburgh. Tomlin basically just needs to prove he hasn't been tuned out by his players. Bill O'Brien, Houston Texans It's all on O'Brien now. He has gone through two general managers. He has made the playoffs and won the AFC South, but he hasn't done much more than that. He needs to prove that he can create a scheme that protects Deshaun Watson. He needs to prove he can take advantage of a defense that should be very good. He needs to make a run in the playoffs. Matt Nagy, Chicago Bears How did a second-year head coach who made the playoffs in his first year make this list? Simple: he needs to prove that last year wasn't some type of fluke. That may be difficult as the Packer improved and the Vikings should be pretty good. Matt Patricia, Detroit Lions Patricia needs to prove that the Belichick coaching tree isn't bare. He definitely needs to prove he can work with his players. Dan Quinn, Atlanta Falcons Quinn needs to prove that he isn't just a head coach who benefitted from having amazing talent on his roster. The Falcons should have made the playoffs last year. They shouldn't have barely made the playoffs the year after they almost won the Super Bowl. MORE: Most bizarre and incredible catches by fishermen in past decade 2019 aggregate mock draft 9.0: First look after withdrawal deadline Report: Celtics don t want to keep all of their first-round picks Pete Carroll: Nobody is in better shape than Chris Carson Watch as judge declares mistrial on remaining 8 charges against Kellen Winslow Jr.