Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's claim that Iran and Al Qaeda are collaborating is at best an exaggeration that is not supported by any available information, U.S. intelligence officers and officials with the State and Defense Department tell TIME. Pompeo made the claim about the terrorist organization during testimony before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee last month, at a time when tensions between the U.S. and Iran have risen. "There is no doubt there is a connection between the Islamic Republic of Iran and al-Qaeda. Period. Full stop," he said. "The factual question with respect to Iran's connections to al Qaeda is very real. They have hosted al Qaeda. They have permitted al-Qaeda to transit their country." But U.S. officials say that he dramatically overstated the case. "The Secretary has blown the level of collusion between Iran and a few of the remnants of al Qaeda way out of proportion," says a senior U.S. official who follows developments in Iran closely. "There have been occasional marriages of convenience, but there is nothing in the intelligence to suggest that any of them has been consummated in any grand anti-American alliance." Two intelligence officials say that while it's true that a handful of al Qaeda members, including one of Osama bin Laden's sons , have been in Iran since shortly after the U.S. attacked their safe haven in Afghanistan in 2001, there is no evidence that Shiite Muslim Iran and the Sunni extremist group have carried out any joint operations against the U.S. To the contrary, three officials noted, the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, al Qaeda's direct descendant in Syria and Iraq, took credit for a 2017 attack on Iran's parliament building and the tomb of the Islamic Republic's founder, the Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, which according to Iran's state media killed at least 12 people. That attack may have been prompted by the fact that Lebanon's Hezbollah and other Shiite militias backed by Iran's Quds Force, the overseas arms of Tehran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, have battled al Qaeda and ISIS in Syria and Iraq, said another U.S. official, who like the others requested anonymity because they are not authorized to speak publicly. "There have been al Qaeda people in Iran since shortly after 9/11, occasionally under house arrest," says Daniel Benjamin, who was the State Department's top counterterrorism official during the Obama Administration and now director of the John Sloan Dickey Center for International Understanding at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire. However, Benjamin tells TIME, Iran has not had an operational alliance with al Qaeda. "The Iranians want to know what AQ is up to and they keep close tabs on them, but Iran's current approach and one it's maintained for many years has been to avoid anything that would provoke an American strike," he says. The most recent State Department Country Report on Iran's support for terrorism, published last September, doesn't pull any punches, saying: "Iran continued to provide weapons, training, and funding to Hamas and other Palestinian terrorist groups, including Palestine Islamic Jihad and the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine-General Command. These Palestinian terrorist groups have been behind a number of deadly attacks originating in Gaza and the West Bank, including attacks against Israeli civilians and Egyptian security forces in the Sinai Peninsula." But on connections between Tehran and al Qaeda, the report says only that: "Iran remained unwilling to bring to justice senior al-Qa'ida (AQ) members residing in Iran and has refused to publicly identify the members in its custody." In addition, the clerical regime in Tehran has allowed the group to move money and fighters through Iran from Pakistan to South Asia and Syria "since at least 2009". However, the U.S. officials tell TIME, last summer or fall, after Pompeo became Secretary of State, language suddenly appeared referring to the few al Qaeda members as "AQ in Iran", suggesting there was an operational cell, which the officials say was at least an exaggeration, if not an outright falsehood. That assertion predictably has evoked memories of the George W. Bush Administration's false claims that al Qaeda had links to Iraq , and even that bin Laden and Saddam Hussein   both Sunnis   might have cooperated in planning the Sept. 11, 2001, World Trade Center and Pentagon attacks. In that case, Bush Administration officials and Iraqi exiles distorted intelligence about a supposed Iraqi terrorist training facility and an Iraqi offer to bin Laden of safe haven in Iraq, which officials neglected to mention that bin Laden had rejected, saying Iraq's objectives were not al Qaeda's. There is, the U.S. officials said, slightly more substance to Pompeo's assertion than there was to the Bush Administration's claims about al Qaeda and Iraq, despite the centuries-old hostility between Shiite Iran and its Sunni neighbors. The small number of senior members of bin Laden's now scattered group who remain in Iran are there with the government's permission, although some of them have been under virtual house arrest, says one of the officials. The arrangement, say two of the officials, is a pragmatic one: It prevents al Qaeda or any group under its wing from attacking Iran and it provides Tehran some potential leverage in any new negotiations with the U.S., although Iranian President Hassan Rouhani this week said he's not ready to talk. "I can envision a moment when, as part of some negotiation, Iran might offer to hand over the al Qaeda types it's been harboring in exchange for some concession on sanctions," one U.S. diplomat tells TIME. "If you think about it, that's kind of the opposite of what the Secretary has said." Now, these officials worry that the situation could spin out of control, especially after Iran this week announced that it is quadrupling it production of low-enriched uranium, which cannot be used for nuclear weapons, and on Sunday someone fired a Katyusha rocket that landed about a mile from the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad. Even before Iran announced the increase in uranium enrichment, Trump reversed his comment that he hoped there would not be a war with Iran and echoed National Security Advisor John Bolton's vague threats of military action against Iran, tweeting: "If Iran wants to fight, that will be the official end of Iran." Saudi Arabia, too, has been escalating its verbal attacks on its Shiite enemy, particularly in connection with the Islamic Republic's support for Houthi rebels in Yemen, and the Kingdom is preparing to host a meeting of Sunni allies against Iran on May 30 in Mecca. Pompeo and Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan sought on Tuesday to reassure lawmakers that the Administration is not trying to start a war with Iran. But reactions to their classified briefings remained divided along party lines , with Democrats saying they are unsure of the Administration's intentions and Republicans saying its efforts to deter Iranian aggression are succeeding. "I don't think anyone wants another war in the Middle East," one of the U.S officials said on Tuesday, "but then again, nobody wanted World War I either."


الان مطار الملكة علياء الدولي Posted by  الصفحة الرسمية لاذاعة الأمن العام (Amen Fm 89.5)  on Sunday, August 2, 2015 Talk about low visibility! A sandstorm caused near blackout conditions across Jordan on Sunday morning . At the Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, flights were grounded or diverted in its wake. A video posted to Facebook by Amen 89.5, the radio arm of Jordan's Public Security Directorate, captured what is reported to be footage of the sandstorm as it approached the airport , eventually engulfing planes and an entire hanger in about a minute. Even though the storm looked fierce, the airport's corporate communications director, Zahiah Naasan, told The Jordan Times that the delay did not last longer than 20 minutes . Staff at Amen 89.5 didn't immediately return a request for more information. H/T View From The Wing Also on HuffPost:


Jersey City's forecast shows light rainfall in store today, according to drone-powered weather forecasting service Saildrone . Today's forecast shows the highest chance of rain at 100 percent, while the most rainfall is expected on Tuesday at 0.32 inches. The next few days will also bring warm temperatures, forecast to last through Sunday. Temperatures will reach a high of 85 degrees today. Skies will be mostly cloudy tomorrow. Winds will stay somewhat calm through the week, with the highest speeds on Monday 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.


Tim Tebow might be grinding away in the New York Mets' minor-league system, but he can still make a big impact on his fans. Prior to Wednesday's game, Tebow met with Drew Pescaro, a 19-year-old fan who survived the University of North Carolina Charlotte mass shooting. While the two had spoken over FaceTime, they had not met in person. For the meeting, Pescaro wore a unique Tebow jersey. Before a Syracuse Mets game in Charlotte, @TimTebow meets with Drew Pescaro, one of the young men shot at UNCC in April. pic.twitter.com/2PE6JL4KE8   A l y s s a 🌻 (@alyssasconzo5) June 19, 2019 Yep, that's a Tebow New England Patriots jersey. Tebow only played for the team during the 2013 preseason. He did not make the Patriots' final 53-man roster that season. Tebow signed the jersey for Pescaro, who is a Patriots fan. Tebow spoke highly of Pescaro after the meeting. "He's someone that in the midst of adversity I think showed so much strength and faith and determination in a tough time." @TimTebow had the opportunity to speak with Drew Pescaro before they met at tonight's Knights-Mets game. pic.twitter.com/blE0anTQLz   A l y s s a 🌻 (@alyssasconzo5) June 20, 2019 It's been a trying year for Tebow on the field. The 31-year-old is hitting just .146/.228/.205 in 190 plate appearances at Triple-A. Off the field, however, he continues to provide hope to those seeking it. (Yahoo Sports MLB H/N: Sporting News )     Chris Cwik is a writer for Yahoo Sports. Have a tip? Email him at christophercwik@yahoo.com or follow him on Twitter! Follow @Chris_Cwik More from Yahoo Sports: CP3, Harden relationship deemed 'unsalvageable' From mid-major to NBA draft: Morant's historic rise Coach K on Zion's NBA potential: 'He's a gift from God' Why D-Wade supported son at Miami Pride Related slideshow: The 2019 MLB season (Provided by imagn)


Welcome to the Day 2 of the Washington Redskins 2019 training camp! The Redskins will practice from 9:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. ET, with a 4:40 p.m. walkthrough on Friday, July 26 at the Bon Secours Training Center (2401 W. Leigh St., Richmond, Va. 23220). All official City locations are $10 to park, cash only. This fee will allow same-day re-entry with a parking pass. There are no bleachers on-site, but fans can watch practice from the three-tier outdoor amphitheater and are also encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on during practice. For more information on attending practice, click here. Here's a look at the team's 2019 training camp schedule: (All Times Eastern) Thursday - 7/25 Practice: 9:45-11:45 a.m. | Walkthrough 4:40-5:40 p.m. Friday - 7/26 Practice: 9:45-11:45 a.m. | Walkthrough 4:40-5:40 p.m. Saturday - 7/27 (Military Appreciation Day) Practice: 9:45-11:45 a.m. | Walkthrough 4:40-5:40 p.m. Sunday - 7/28 Practice: 9:45-11:45 a.m. | Walkthrough 4:40-5:40 p.m. Tuesday - 7/30 Practice: 9:45-11:45 a.m. | Walkthrough 4:40-5:40 p.m. Wednesday - 7/31 Practice: 9:45-11:45 a.m. | Walkthrough 4:40-5:40 p.m. Thursday - 8/1 Practice: 9:45-11:45 a.m. | Walkthrough 4:40-5:40 p.m. Saturday - 8/3 (Fan Appreciation Day) Practice: 1:00-3:00 p.m. | No Walkthrough Sunday - 8/4 Practice: 9:45-11:45 a.m. | Walkthrough 4:40-5:40 p.m. Monday - 8/5 Practice: 9:45-11:45 a.m. | Walkthrough 4:40-5:40 p.m. Tuesday - 8/6 (Kids Day) Practice: 1:35-3:30 p.m. | No Walkthrough Saturday - 8/10 (Youth Football Day) Practice: 1:35-3:30 p.m. | No Walkthrough Sunday - 8/11 9:45-11:45 a.m. | No Walkthrough MORE: UFC's Thiago Santos shares brutal update on injuries suffered in loss to Jon Jones Giants' Jabrill Peppers tired of being overlooked part of Odell Beckham trade Packers QB Aaron Rodgers, coach Matt LaFleur building relationship, offensive philosophy News: With no movement by Elliott, Cowboys other stars in spotlight Instant observations from Day 1 of Patriots training camp


Walmart CFO told Wall Street analysts "increased tariffs will increase prices for customers." His comments echo a similar warning from Macy's CEO, who said Wednesday that President Trump's latest threat to expand tariffs to $300 billion in consumer goods from China "was not contemplated" when Macy's set its annual earnings goals.Consumers can expect to pay more for thousands of products, from clothing and furniture to bicycles and food, as a result of expanded tariffs on Chinese-made goods. The world's biggest retailer is echoing a warning recently made by department-store chain Macy's: Prices are headed higher for U.S. shoppers if more tariffs are imposed on imports from China. That alert from Walmart contrasts with President Donald Trump's often-repeated assertion that China is paying the price in the ongoing trade war between the world's two largest economies. There is no reason for the U.S. Consumer to pay the Tariffs, which take effect on China today. This has been proven recently when only 4 points were paid by the U.S., 21 points by China because China subsidizes product to such a large degree. Also, the Tariffs can be.....   Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 13, 2019 Brett Biggs, Walmart's executive vice president and CFO, told Wall Street analysts during an earnings call Thursday: "We have mitigation strategies that have been in place for months. But increased tariffs will increase prices for customers." Biggs expressed hope "that an agreement can be reached" between U.S. and China trade negotiators, according to a statement on Thursday released by Walmart. "Our goal is to always be the low-price leader, and we will actively manage pricing and margins as warranted with our customers and shareholders in mind." President Trump increased tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese imports to 25% from 10% last week in a move expected to hike prices on thousands of products, including clothing, electronics and furniture. The president on Monday said he's also considering hefty tariffs targeting another $300 billion in Chinese imports. Ready or not ... Walmart, Macy's and other retailers had prepared for tariffs on some goods to increase to 25% from 10% as the deadline for those increased taxes approached during trade negotiations this month between the U.S. and China. But Macy's, for one, wasn't ready for the latest levies proposed by Mr. Trump, which include home goods, shoes, clothing, accessories and more. "If the potential fourth tranche of tariffs is placed on all Chinese imports, that will have an impact on both our private and our national brands," Jeffrey Gennette, Macy's CEO, said during an earnings call with Wall Street analysts on Wednesday. "This potential fourth tranche of tariffs was not contemplated when we provided annual [earnings] guidance," said Gennette, who expressed hope that trade talks would continue and both nations would hold off on escalating retaliatory measures. Furniture is already affected by the tariffs, and clothing and accessories are next, should President Trump follow through on his most recent threatened levies on imported Chinese goods, Gennette said. Walmart in September warned the Trump administration its proposed tariffs on imported Chinese goods could mean higher prices on products from shampoo to bicycles to food. Many analysts anticipate the pace of U.S. spending will slow in 2019 amid increasing debt, the imposition of tariffs on consumer goods and general uncertainty about the economy. Retail sales declined in April as U.S. households curtailed spending on vehicles and other products. "Tariffs can mean lower wages, fewer employees, deferred investments and higher prices for consumers," the National Retail Federation said in a statement earlier this month. "Small businesses are particularly vulnerable, since they don't have the resources and flexibility to quickly switch suppliers."


Fred VanVleet was treated on the court after being bloodied by an inadvertent elbow during Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Friday night. VanVleet was standing in the paint as Golden State Warriors guard Shaun Livingston went up for a layup early in the fourth quarter. Livingston caught VanVleet in the face with his left elbow. Fred VanVleet caught an elbow to the face and went down right away… wishing all the best for him pic.twitter.com/HScLRqqbr1   Def Pen Hoops (@DefPenHoops) June 8, 2019 The Toronto Raptors guard was down on the floor after being struck and bleeding from around his right eye. ABC's cameras later showed a tooth on the floor as well. It looks like there was a tooth on the court after VanVleet headed back to the locker room pic.twitter.com/jcWA1dXHsb   ESPN (@espn) June 8, 2019 VanVleet left the game and was shown going into the locker room for further medical attention. He had eight points, six assists and four rebounds in 29 minutes before exiting the game. Related slideshow: 2019 NBA Finals (Provided by imagn)


While every bride tries to pick bridesmaid dresses that her closest friends will be happy to wear, it's impossible to please everyone. And whether it's the style, the color, the fabric, or a combination of all three that doesn't appeal to one (or a few) of your bridesmaids, there comes a point where a bride has to put her foot down. What's a bride to do if she gets a little push-back? Our experts have a few tips for handling a bridesmaid who is unhappy with your fashion choices without going full bridezilla. Picking a dress that flatters not one, but many people is a tall order to begin with (which has a lot to do with the rise of mismatched bridesmaid dresses ). But if you've fallen in love with a gown that completes your wedding-day vision, it's hard to see any other options. If you have a bridesmaid who's being vocal about her dissatisfaction with your choice, start by finding out what the problem is. If it's that she doesn't like the color or it's "not her style," explain that while you know it's not her first choice, you'd really love a unified look and would hope that she'll be able to deal with it for a day. Remind her that she can get sartorially creative at the bachelorette party! If it's the fit or silhouette (like a more revealing neckline when she's very modest), look into alteration options that will help her feel more comfortable. There might be a coordinating wrap or an altered neckline that solves the problem while still keeping your ladies looking fabulous. Something that plagues a girl who is on her third or fourth bridesmaid gig could also be cost. The $300 price tag might sound reasonable compared to your wedding dress budget, but remember that it's not her wedding, and that there are other costs (travel, lodging, hair and makeup, gifts, etc.) that go along with standing by your side at the altar   costs that can add up quickly. Check out resale sites like eBay or PreownedWeddingDresses.com to see if you can find the same gown at a lower price, or (if you can afford it) offer to chip in.


Your dishwasher isn't just for washing dishes! There are several other household items that can enjoy a cleaning alongside your plates. Make it easier on yourself, and add them in your dishwasher the next time you are doing a load. They will come out of the dishwasher sanitized as well as wonderfully clean. Range fan grills: These are probably one of the greasiest spots in your home. Remove the range fan grills, and wash them in the dishwasher. It's that easy. Keys: Toss your basic metal keys in the dishwasher for a cleaning that also leaves them sanitized. And it's safe to wash them as often as you like. Contact case: Throw your contact case in the dishwasher once a month to keep it nice and clean. Facial brush: If you use a facial brush with a removable brush, you can clean it monthly in your dishwasher. Makeup brushes: Place your makeup brushes in the silverware holder once a month for a thorough cleaning and sanitizing. Allow them to fully dry before using them. Hairbrushes and combs: Remove hair and add them to your dishwasher, which removes buildup and bacteria. Eyebrow brush: Give it a quick cleaning and de-clumping of makeup, and add it to the silverware holder of the dishwasher once a month. Nail clippers: A smart way to sanitize and clean your clippers. Add the clippers to your silverware holder and dry it after washing to prevent rusting. Tweezers: Tweezers are also safe to clean in your dishwasher. Plastic child toys: If you have a little one, you should know that plastic toys are safe to wash on the top rack of your dishwasher. It will leave them free of germs and grime. Duster: Have a fabric removable duster head? It's safe to toss in the dishwasher. And this way, it doesn't get lost in the washing machine. Cabinet knobs: Most ceramic and metal cabinet knobs are safe to wash in the dishwasher. Dog toys: Toss your pup's plastic chew toys on the top rack of your dishwasher to clean off all that slobber. Razor: Give your razor a deep cleaning, and add it to the silverware tray of your dishwasher. Hair ties: Your hair ties will be fresh and free of buildup, ready to hold your hair with style. Removable cup holders: Your cup holders in your car? If they're removable, they are safe to wash in the dishwasher. Mop covers: Mop covers can also get a quick cleaning in the dishwasher, cleaning without tons of twisting and tumbling in the washing machine, which cuts its life span. Sponges: Make your sponges last longer and toss them in the dishwasher for a sanitizing clean. Refrigerator shelves: The shelves of your fridge are also dishwasher safe. If they fit, add them to your load. Range knobs: Remove the knobs from your range, and give them a deep cleaning in the dishwasher. Soap dishes: Soap dishes in the bathroom or kitchen are also safe to wash in the dishwasher. If they are plastic, they should be kept on the top rack. Toothbrushes and toothbrush holders: Your toothbrush is safe to add to your next load of dishes. And ceramic or plastic holders can be washed on the top rack. Light switch plates: Your light switch plates could use a good cleaning. Remove them and add them to your next load of dishes. Baseball caps: Keep your baseball hats clean. Place them on the top rack of your dishwasher. They won't get bent like in the washing machine. Air-dry, and your cap is ready to wear. Pet dishes: Keep your pets happy, and wash their dishes in the dishwasher. Flip-flops: Place plastic flip-flops on the top rack of the dishwasher for a cleaning, but avoid washing Crocs or sandals with leather straps. Mouth guards: Teeth and mouth guards are safe to clean in the dishwasher, leaving them bacteria-free. Small window screens: If they fit, washing window screens in the dishwasher is an easy cleaning solution. Showerhead: If you have a removable showerhead, add them to your dishwasher every three months for a deep cleaning that also breaks up hard-water buildup. Desk organizers: Your metal desk organizers can also get added to your next load of dishes. Place them on the top rack and run your dishwasher.


New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton, a fifth-round pick out of Auburn, experienced the extreme highs and lows of the NFL over the course of his first-ever offseason. Things started out rough at rookie minicamp, where Slayton couldn't seem to catch a cold, but he quickly turned things around and reset the early perception surrounding him by lighting up the field during organized team activities and mandatory minicamp. Giants head coach Pat Shurmur labeled Slayton as the team's most improved player this offseason - rightfully so - and now Brent Sobleski of Bleacher Report has his pegged as the team's most intriguing project player . The composition of the New York Giants wide receiver corps is quite odd. Golden Tate and Sterling Shepard are the team's top two options, but both are more effective working out of the slot than they are outside the numbers. Furthermore, tight end Evan Engram is basically an oversized slot receiver. The Giants must find a target who consistently threatens defenses on the outside as a vertical threat. This year's second fifth-round draft selection, Darius Slayton, has the size (6'1″, 190 lbs) and speed (4.39-second 40-yard dash) to serve as the unit's X-receiver. Slayton already earned first-team reps during organized team activities. "He's done a really good job," head coach Pat Shurmur told reporters. "I think we were all here during rookie minicamp when he had the yips, drops and whatnot. He's really smoothed it out and has been making plays." Slayton provides another option to a group that's still trying to define its roles. The analysis on Golden Tate, Sterling Shepard and the "oversized slot receiver" Evan Engram aside, there's little doubt that Slayton is the Giants' most intriguing project player. The rookie could very well play a substantial role for the Giants in 2019, and how he performs in training camp will go a long way in determining the back-end of the team's receiver corps. MORE: NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players Pelicans coach gets last laugh over Anthony Davis' 'That's All Folks' shirt Chiefs WR Byron Pringle projected to be starter by Matt Waldman Report: Celtics interested in signing French center Vincent Poirier Is Roquan Smith primed for his first Pro Bowl in 2019?


Read on for the most recent top news you may have missed in Chicago. For Chicago schools focused on docial dupports, help goes a long way Most Chicago public schools need extra social work support to meet students' emotional needs. Outside groups try to fill that void. Read the full story on WBEZCuriousCity . Chicago's scooter program logged more than 60,000 rides in the first week The four-month-long pilot brought 2,500 scooters to the city's West and Northwest sides. Read the full story on Curbed Chicago . Chicago anti-violence workers applaud Lightfoot's public safety pick Mayor Lori Lightfoot named Susan Lee mayor of public safety, helping fulfill a campaign promise to coordinate anti-violence efforts. Read the full story on WBEZCuriousCity . 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.


This week, we've been taking a look at the state of the Seahawks' competitors in the NFC West, starting with the Arizona Cardinals on Monday and continuing with the Los Angeles Rams on Tuesday. Today, the three-part series ends with a review of the rival San Francisco 49ers, who hope to bounce back after a gruesome 2018 season. Previous posts in this series can be found here: Cardinals , Rams. San Francisco 49ers 2018 record: 4-12, 1-5 NFC West Vs. Seattle: 1-1 Key additions: LB Kwon Alexander, RB Tevin Coleman, EDGE Dee Ford, WR Jordan Matthews Key losses: EDGE Cassius Marsh San Francisco's 2018 season derailed almost immediately with a high-profile pair of injuries, losing running back Jerick McKinnon to an ACL tear at the end of the preseason and quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to another ACL tear just over three weeks later. The Niners' woes continued throughout the year and have continued to manifest into the 2019 offseason, causing them to overhaul both their medical and training staffs in an attempt to right the ship. First-round draft pick Nick Bosa has not seen the practice field since his hamstring injury in rookie minicamp, while their second-round pick, wide receiver Deebo Samuel, sat out of minicamp with a hip injury; neither have been deemed to be too serious. Tight end George Kittle (hip), safety Jimmie Ward (collarbone), center Weston Richburg (knee) and right tackle Mike McGlinchey (knee) should also be ready to go by training camp, while tight end Garrett Celek (back) and running back Raheem Mostert (arm) will remain out of commission for "some time," according to coach Kyle Shanahan. That being said, the 49ers have had one of the league's more intriguing offseasons with the additions of edge-rusher Dee Ford and linebacker Kwon Alexander to the defense, as well as running back Tevin Coleman and wide receiver Jordan Matthews to the offense. Coleman, who played for Shanahan during his tenure as the Falcons offensive coordinator, will be competing with McKinnon and Matt Breida (currently sidelined with a pectoral injury) for the position of starting running back. Shanahan has not ruled out the possibility of a "rotational" role, with the three backs sharing equal playing time. In 2019, the 49ers will adopt what defensive coordinator Robert Saleh dubs a "Wide 9" defense, in which the strong side defensive end lines up outside of the opposing tight end in order to force the ball carrier into the middle. Previously, Saleh had been utilizing a defensive scheme similar to the one Pete Carroll created in 2010, but the league's decreasing usage of the fullback position necessitated that San Francisco evolve with the times. Other Notes: Sixth-round draft pick Kaden Smith will be a major contender for the backup tight end position, as his impressive size (6-foot-5, 252 pounds) and pass-catching ability could make him a serious red zone threat. Garoppolo reportedly looks good and should be on track to participate in full-team drills at training camp. His only 11-on-11 action of the offseason thus far ended with a completion to wide receiver Dante Pettis, whose play Garoppolo recently described as "hard on a defense" going into his second year as a pro. The backup quarterback battle between Nick Mullens and C.J. Beathard will likely continue throughout training camp, with no clear winner emerging as of yet. Mullens took over after Beathard (0-5, 8 TD, 7 INT) injured his wrist last season, posting a record of 3-5 with 13 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. The Robbie Gould saga drags on, with Gould still not reporting to practice after refusing to sign the franchise tender put upon him by the 49ers. San Francisco only has one other kicker, Jonathan Brown, on their roster; Brown has yet to appear in a regular-season game in the NFL. 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 Giants have found stability, are on the upswing Roundup: Illinois Legalizes Recreational Marijuana; Trump Threatens Iran; San Francisco Bans E-Cigarettes


Surveillance cameras caught a toddler's journey through the baggage system of an airport after he managed to sneak past a ticket counter and climb on a conveyor belt on Monday. The small boy walked away from his mother at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport while she attempted to print out her boarding pass at a kiosk, according to an Atlanta police report. The mother told police she looked away from her son "for one second" and he disappeared. The police incident report says the child was born in 2016, but doesn't specify a month or day. An airline employee told police the mother told him she believed that her son jumped on the bag conveyor belt, but he did not see or hear a child on the belt. He also told police that he did not see the boy go behind the ticket counter or climb on the belt. Video footage released by the airport showed the boy walk through an unattended ticket counter and stand directly in front of a moving conveyor belt. The boy, wearing an orange shirt, climbs on to the belt and momentarily gets stuck before a black and yellow bag pushes him through to the other side of the wall. Moments after he comes through a woman in a backpack can be seen running to the counter and a Spirit Airline employee stops the belt from moving. After he disappears from the ticket counter, other cameras caught the boy's journey through the restricted areas of the airport. He seemingly tried to crawl back on the belt to the counter but was unable to climb over a purple hardshell suitcase before being pushed through a baggage drop. Eventually the boy reached a Transportation Security Administration baggage area where TSA immediately noticed him come through on the belt and a man picks him up off the belt and to safety. Emergency medical services treated the boy for a "severely swollen and bruised" right hand before he was transported to a hospital, according to the Atlanta police report. Spirit Airlines said in a statement Wednesday that it was aware of an incident in which "an unattended child passed by a section of our ticket counter that was not staffed or open at the time." "We are currently working with TSA and airport officials to ensure all protocol was followed," the airline said. "We wish the child the best in their recovery."


Newcastle United's soon-to-be vacant manager's seat will be filled quickly, and there's plenty of interest in the position. While Jose Mourinho isn't interested in being at the helm of a team which will not challenge for silverware, others believe Newcastle can be a place of success and want to take over for out-of-contract Rafa Benitez . Sky Sports say that Claudio Ranieri is interested in making Newcastle his fourth Premier League job, having led Chelsea, Leicester City, and Fulham. [ MORE: Norwich adds Drmic ] Ranieri finished the season with Roma following his dismissal from Fulham, where he was one of three managers to fail in a bid to keep the Cottagers in the Premier League. And Sky also says that Giovanni van Bronckhorst is intrigued by the idea of Northeast England. The 44-year-old Dutch centurion managed boyhood club Feyenoord from 2015-19, leading the club to two KNVB Cups and its first Eredivisie title in 18 years. Gennaro Gattuso continues to be mentioned as a possibility, and the oddsmakers seem to think ex-Swansea boss Garry Monk , veteran manager David Moyes , and Man City assistant Mikel Arteta are the favorites for the job. Follow @NicholasMendola


BALTIMORE (WJZ)   National Ice Cream Day couldn't come at a better time this year as a dangerous heat wave grips much much of the country, including Baltimore, Sunday. To mark the sweet holiday, Grubhub compiled a list of America's favorite ice cream flavors, and they may not be what you expect. While the classics like vanilla, chocolate and strawberry remain popular, Grubhub found the top flavor its customers ordered so far in 2019 is mint chip. Next up is cookies and cream, followed by butter pecan, Oreo and birthday cake. In the Northeast, customers preferred mint chip, pistachio and green tea flavors, while those in the South went for birthday cake, butter pecan and Oreo. When it comes to which state ordered the most ice cream, America's Dairyland   Wisconsin   took home the crown.


The Florida Fairgrounds saw hundreds of ocean and shark lovers at the sixth annual SharkCon. Vendor Ashley Seath took time away from her booth to interact with a touch tank. "This is amazing, so, we are lucky to be here," Seath said. "We are looking at a white spotted bamboo shark. It takes 106 days to hatch and it will actually hatch out of this egg." Attendees filled the Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center over two days to enjoy the sights and sounds of this annual educational and experiential convention. Young fans like Benjamin Carter and Gerald Smith loved the giant megalodon jaws and were well informed. "A megalodon is a big shark that used to exist where the, in the dinosaur ages," said Carter. Another popular exhibit was the GoDiveNow Pool: a portable dive pool that let visitors experience scuba diving. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation group was also there to increase educational access for attendees. "Being able to touch the sharks, actually gives people a hands-on experience that they can't necessarily have in the wild," explained Sam Teehan from FWC. Proceeds from SharkCon will benefit the Florida Aquarium shark and coral rehabilitation programs as well as OCEARCH Shark Expedition Research. What other people are reading right now: Funeral held for Beth Chapman, wife of 'Dog the Bounty Hunter' Suspect in deadly apartment shooting kills self at Highlands County mall ICE agents arrest, detain Oregon mother who has been in the US since she was an infant Florida man gets bitten by venomous snake after stepping out the front door Deputies: Florida man stuck cocaine, crack, heroin and pills in his butt ► Make it easy to keep up-to-date with more stories like this. Download the 10News app now . Have a news tip? Email desk@wtsp.com , or visit our Facebook page or Twitter feed .


New York City is prolonging a temporary freeze on new ride-hail vehicles, in part to gain higher pay rates for existing drivers. The city is also limiting how long drivers can cruise Manhattan streets without a passenger. Both measures also aim to reduce traffic in the city's crowded central area. Lyft calls the driver cap "misguided," and Uber is suing New York City over it. New York City is extending a cap on the number of cars allowed to drive for ride-hailing apps like Uber and Lyft, Mayor Bill De Blasio announced Wednesday. The city is also imposing a new limit on how long a driver can cruise around Manhattan without a passenger, a change the mayor said would cut congestion in the city's central area. The city first capped the number of new vehicles allowed to drive for the services last August in a move to boost drivers' pay to at least $17.22 per hour. The cap (which does not include handicapped-accessible or electric vehicles) will now be extended for another year, until August 2020. The city's taxi regulator will put out specific rules later this summer on the cap and the limit on driving without passengers, the mayor's office said. The explosive growth of drivers in the city has become "absolutely unsustainable," Deputy Mayor Laura Anglin said Wednesday. Eight taxi and app drivers have committed suicide in the past year, many saying they were no longer able to make a living driving after Uber and Lyft pushed down prices. "The right to stable and livable income should be a standard in this industry -- and that's only possible with a permanent cap" on for-hire vehicles, Bhairavi Desai, executive director of the New York Taxi Workers Alliance, said in a statement. "Uber and Lyft and their cohorts created a race to the bottom, filling our streets with so many vehicles that no driver could get enough fares to make a living." "A new medallion system" The two ride-hail companies decried the city's move, saying it would drive up the barriers to entry for new drivers. "The cap is going to create a new medallion system, essentially a permanent underclass of drivers who are forced to rent in order to drive," a spokesperson for Uber said. A Lyft spokesperson called the move "misguided," saying "further restrictions on rideshare will result in fewer rides and lower earnings." Brary Guerrero, a driver with Uber for seven years, said he supports a limit on the number of ride-hail drivers but prefers to do it through a different method than the city is using. Guerrero pays $375 a week to lease a car that's licensed as a for-hire vehicle. By the time Guerrero tried to register a car he owned as a for-hire vehicle, the city was no longer issuing new registrations. "I missed my chance," he said. Uber and Lyft both stopped signing up new drivers at the end of April to meet what they said was lower demand. Uber is currently suing the city over the cap on drivers, while Lyft is suing over the new pay standard.


Every year in late May, Hu Jia is taken on a mandatory holiday to Qinhuangdao, a port city almost 200 miles from his home in Beijing. He is accompanied by police on walks in the park or by the sea and is always in view of a minder. Hu returns to the capital only after 4 June, the anniversary of the Chinese government's crackdown on pro-democracy protests in Tiananmen Square. Hu, one of China's most prominent political activists, has been under house arrest since 2014 for attempting to commemorate the anniversary of the crackdown, one of the most notorious incidents of state violence against activists in living memory. He still maintains hope that democracy will come to China in his lifetime. "I won't change, because this is based on feeling," he said. "I don't believe the Chinese Communist party is made of iron. I have never lost faith. I don't think the power of evil can last for ever. It won't." This June marks the 30th anniversary of the crackdown, in which about 3,000 students, workers and other demonstrators are thought to have died. Another estimate put the figure at 10,000, according to a secret British diplomatic cable released in 2017. Hu is one of many Chinese campaigners who are placed under tight surveillance in the days leading up to and after each anniversary. Every year, Chinese authorities launch an extensive "stability maintenance" campaign in which activists, critics of the government and outspoken parents of those who died in the crackdown are "travelled" to locations outside of Beijing or placed under house arrest. Social media is scrubbed of terms and images referring to the protests. Internet users sometimes find that searches even for words such as "today" are blocked . Some expect the campaign to last longer than usual this year because of the significance of the anniversary. Gao Yu, a journalist who attended the protests in 1989, said controls on her had been more severe than in previous years. She was placed under house arrest for almost three months from 17 January, the anniversary of the death of the reformist leader Zhao Ziyang, who opposed sending tanks into Beijing, and she expects to be "travelled" next week and again over 4 June, probably for a week. Zhang Xianling, whose son was killed in the crackdown, said police stationed themselves outside of her house on the anniversary of Zhao's death and also visited her on 4 May, the anniversary of a student uprising in 1919. But activists say there is little work left for authorities to do, as there are few people left to speak up about the day. Over the last six years China's leader, Xi Jinping, has overseen a clampdown on almost all aspects of civil society, from rights lawyers to university students lobbying for workers' rights . "Thirty years since the Tiananmen massacre, human rights in China right now is at its worst level and grassroots activism is in its toughest period," said Yaqiu Wang, a China researcher at Human Rights Watch. Surveillance infrastructure ranges from facial recognition to cameras to real ID registration for social media use, transportation or hotels. Zhang and Gao say their phones have long been bugged. "In general, the control is more comprehensive now," said Ai Xiao Ming, an activist and documentary film-maker who has been banned from leaving the country for the last 10 years. "'Stability maintenance' has been institutionalised. There are many methods." Campaigners who have spoken up have been punished. Four men who made liquor bottle labels that included the date of the Tiananmen crackdown were given jail sentences this year, after three years in pre-trial detention. "They have created the condition that whoever dares to stand up will be severely punished. They have paved the way for this year, because they know that the 30th anniversary means a lot to people," said Hu. The anniversary comes at a challenging time for the Chinese leadership, which is locked in a bruising trade war with the US and facing security concerns about its telecoms firm Huawei and growing criticism over the treatment of Muslim minorities in Xinjiang. Related: #Tankman2018: hero of Tiananmen protest remembered across globe "The Chinese government is very nervous because the internal and external situations are both not beneficial to the Chinese Communist party, its prestige and its leaders," said Pu Zhiqiang, a human rights lawyer who was detained for trying to mark the 25th anniversary of the Tiananmen protests. "They are under a lot of pressure. Everyone feels the pressure, which spreads from the government to society." Unlike the students in 1989 calling for democratic reform, most rights advocates in China now are pushing for more modest goals such as equal education, labour protections, housing rights or adherence to China's constitution and legal code. "Many defenders are not even taking an explicitly pro-democracy or political stance, but the government treats activists calling for protection for disadvantaged and marginalised groups as enemies of the state," said Frances Eve, deputy director of research at Chinese Human Rights Defenders. Despite government efforts to erase the memory of 4 June, it is hard to suppress. This year memorials are planned around the world, including in neighbouring Hong Kong. "Whether among the people or within the government, June 4th is always there," said Pu. "Many people still haven't forgotten about it."


PORT HURON, Mich.   Health officials are confirming a new measles case in Michigan that's not related to an earlier outbreak in the southeastern portion of the state. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced Friday that it confirmed the case in St. Clair County, bringing the state total to 44 for 2019. The state says the case involves an international traveler visiting Michigan and there are possible exposure locations last weekend in Roseville and Sterling Heights. Earlier cases of the highly contagious disease this year have been reported in the Detroit area, with possible exposure sites in mid-Michigan and western Michigan. Health officials are urging people to get vaccinated if they haven't received the vaccine in the past. The number of cases in Michigan is the highest since 65 in 1991.


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For Ronald Jones , the best thing about this year is it's not last year. He is taking an Etchosketch approach, shaking it up to erase a forgettable rookie season. "Last year was a disappointment for me," Jones said Saturday at SportsCon 2019 in Dallas. "I'm putting in the work to make sure it doesn't happen again." The Buccaneers made Jones a second-round choice last year. He played only 90 offensive snaps and 92 on special teams in nine games, gaining only 77 yards from scrimmage and averaging 1.9 yards per carry with one touchdown. It has motivated Jones to prove the Bucs didn't make a mistake, and he is what they thought he was when they used the 38th overall choice on the former USC running back. "Personally, for me, I just want to lead the team in rushing and be that player who can ignite the offense and things like that, because that's who I am. I'm a playmaker," Jones said. "I just want that opportunity." The Bucs also have Andre Ellington and Peyton Barber in the backfield, so Jones will have to compete for playing time and touches. Jones said he is more ready to do that now in his second season. Jones, 21, ended 2018 at 208 pounds. He is 221 now. "I've put on a lot of pounds of muscle," Jones said. "I've been training with my guy, eating four or five meals a day, protein shakes right after workouts. I'm bigger." He hopes that means he's also better in 2019.


MEMPHIS, Tenn.   Bubba Watson has never been one to keep his emotions bottled up on the golf course, and Thursday at the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational he was just as open about his emotions off the course. Following an opening-round 65 at TPC Southwind that left him tied for second place and three strokes off the lead, Watson explained that he began seeing a "mental coach" two weeks ago. Specifically, Watson said his coach is trying to help him deal with issues off the course in order to keep those issues from becoming a distraction on the course. Full-field scores from the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational "I've got more junk going on in my life. Car dealership, baseball team, apartment complex, candy shop, driving range, office buildings," Watson said. "I've got to make sure my RV gets to tournaments. I've got to make sure my kids are doing the right things at school. Got a beautiful wife that I've got to make happy. Just a lot more stuff going on." He went on to explain that while his mental coach has helped keep things in perspective, and that's made competing easier, his goal isn't to play better golf; it's to live a better life. "I'd get rid of my wins in a heartbeat. I'd work at a golf shop in a heartbeat if I had to take care of my family and everything," he said. "So, it's good junk, but it's a lot more junk than I had 20 years ago."


Milwaukee is expected to see light rainfall this coming week, according to drone-powered weather forecasting service Saildrone . Wednesday's forecast shows the greatest chance of rain at 88 percent, with rain likely through Thursday. Also expect warm temperatures today and tomorrow. Temperatures will reach a high of 74 degrees on Tuesday, then turn cooler from Wednesday to Sunday. Skies will be mostly cloudy today and tomorrow, and partly cloudy on Friday. Winds are expected to reach a modest high of 17 mph on Thursday, while today will be quieter. 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.


By the time many Americans wake up and check their smartphones Friday, Tiger Woods may be out of the British Open and Rory McIlroy could be close behind out the door after 36 holes. Both golfers - among the betting and/or emotional favorites to win at the Royal Portrush Golf Club's Dunluce links course this week - faltered terribly in Round 1 Thursday. Their future in the 148th Open Championship remains perilous after McIlroy and Woods shot 79 and 78 respectively. Woods goes out at 5:09 a.m. ET with Matt Wallace and Patrick Reed. McIlroy begins his second round at 10:10 a.m. ET with Gary Woodland and Paul Casey. For McIlory, the tournament may have ended on the first hole, when he fired two shots out of bounds en route to a quadruple-bogey eight. McIlroy, a fan favorite among his fellow Northern Ireland countrymen, bookended his round with a triple-bogey 7 on the par-4, 18th hole. Other than a botched gimme on 16, he was just fine. McIlroy is 8-under overall and 13 shots behind leader J.B. Holmes For Woods, the day was even more painful, in a literal sense. On his tee shot at No. 1, Woods appeared to tweak his back. The raw golf-cold of Portrush took its toll from there and Woods was never close to establishing anything close to major-championship momentum. Woods had only played 10 competitive rounds since his Masters victory in April, which seems 95 years rather than 95 days ago. The cutline is likely to be in the area of 2-over. Just 2 shots off the lead lurks World No. 1 Brooks Koepka. Nearly invisible for the first 10 holes of his round on NBC's telecast, Koepka was simply Koepka and churning away at the best Royal Portrush and the ever-changing conditions put in his way. Koepka is taking aim at his fifth overall major title, his fourth in the past 14 months and his second of 2019. Koepka, Louis Oosthuizen and Shubhankar Sharma begin their second round at 3:30 a.m. ET. BRITISH OPEN : Scores | Tiger Tracker SPORTS FANS : Here are some of the best credit cards available For reference, Northern Ireland is five hours ahead of Eastern Time in the United States. So a 1 p.m. tee time at Royal Portrush means play begins at 8 a.m. on the East Coast. Keep up with our Round 2 live blog for the British Open. All times listed are Eastern. British Open Updates 11:30 a.m.: Now that Tiger Woods is gone, all eyes have shifted to Phil Mickelson and Rory McIlroy, as each desperately tries to make the weekend cut. 9:20 a.m. : J.B. Holmes - who lettered on his high school golf team for 10 years after starting as a third grader - is the clubhouse leader at 8-under after 66-68 in Rounds 1 & 2. And he did it Friday in under five hours! 8:40 a.m. : Shane Lowry has moved up into a tie for second. 1st hole: 2nd hole: 3rd hole: Shane Lowry is starting STRONG at Royal Portrush! #TheOpen pic.twitter.com/3K0oXZPVXG - Golf Channel (@GolfChannel) July 19, 2019 7:55 a.m.: J.B. Holmes is feelin' it - back-to-back birdies have him alone in the lead by 2 at 9-under. 7:50 a.m.: Phil Mickelson begins his day in the near rough. He's 5-over and has a gambler's chance to make the cut - which is projected at 1-over. That's means a 67 if Lefty wants to stick around for the weekend. 7:48 a.m.: J.B. Holmes reclaims the lead at 8-under. 7:30 a.m. : Good morning, North America. Tommy Fleetwood - that shirt ?!?!? - and J.B. Holmes share the lead at 7-under. Tiger is still kicking. Jordan Spieth has maneuvered himself into a tie for third with Brooks Koepka and Justin Harding at 5-under. British Open Twitter Stream A Twitter List by golfweek British Open Tee Times - Round 2 Friday Group & Tee Time (ET) Players 1 - 1:35 a.m. Tom Lehman, Joaquin Niemann, Miguel Angel Jimenez 2 - 1:46 a.m. Byeong Hun An, Jorge Campillo, Chris Wood 3 - 1:57 a.m. Joel Dahmen, Adri Arnaus, Dimitrios Papadatos 4 - 2:08 a.m. Stewart Cink, Rory Sabbatini, Innchoon Hwang 5 - 2:19 a.m. Erik Van Rooyen, Kurt Kitayama, Jake McLeod 6 - 2:30 a.m. Ryan Fox, Shaun Norris, Dongkyu Jang 7 - 2:41 a.m. Tyrrell Hatton, Keith Mitchell, Thomas Pieters 8 - 2:52 a.m. Justin Thomas, Tommy Fleetwood, Thorbjorn Olesen 9 - 3:03 a.m. Brooks Koepka, Louis Oosthuizen, Shubhankar Sharma 10 - 3:14 a.m. Billy Horschel, Jazz Janewattananond, Aaron Wise 11 - 3:25 a.m. Jordan Spieth, Marc Leishman, Danny Willett 12 - 3:36 a.m. Cameron Smith, Adam Hadwin, David Lipsky 13 - 3:47 a.m. Paul Lawrie, Chez Reavie, Justin Harding 14 - 4:03 a.m. Takumi Kanaya (a), Tom Lewis, Brandon Stone 15 - 4:14 a.m. Lucas Glover, Joost Luiten, Nino Bertasio 16 - 4:25 a.m. Ernie Els, J.B. Holmes, Abraham Ancer 17 - 4:36 p.m Brandt Snedeker, Lee Westwood, Brian Harman 18 - 4:47 p.m Justin Rose, Tony Finau, Lucas Bjerregaard 19 - 4:58 a.m. Dustin Johnson, Jason Day, Keegan Bradley 20 - 5:09 a.m. Tiger Woods, Matt Wallace, Patrick Reed 21 - 5:20 a.m. Jon Rahm, Patrick Cantlay, Matt Kuchar 22 - 5:31 a.m. Kevin Streelman, Doc Redman, Robert Rock 23 - 5:42 a.m. Adrian Otaegui, Yuta Ikeda, Isidro Benitez 24 - 5:53 a.m. Patton Kizzire, Sang Hyun Park, Yuki Inamori 25 - 6:04 a.m. Yoshinori Fujimoto, Doyeob Mun, Andrew Wilson 26 - 6:15 a.m. Gunn Charoenkul, Yosuke Asaji, Ashton Tur 27 - 6:36 a.m. Darren Clarke, James Sugrue (a), Charley Hoffman 28 - 6:47 a.m. Emiliano Grillo, Sung Kang, Thomas Thurloway (a) 29 - 6:58 a.m. Andy Sullivan, Christiaan Bezuidenhout, Alexander Levy 30 - 7:09 a.m. Chan Kim, Zander Lombard, Brandon Wu (a) 31 - 7:20 a.m. Richard Sterne, Romain Langasque, Matthias Schmid (a) 32 - 7:31 a.m. Padraig Harrington, Matthew Fitzpatrick Andrew Putnam 33 - 7:42 a.m. Bubba Watson, Eddie Pepperell, Rafa Cabrera-Bello 34 - 7:53 a.m. Phil Mickelson, Shane Lowry, Branden Grace 35 - 8:04 a.m. Alex Noren, Mike Lorenzo-Vera, Sam Locke 36 - 8:15 a.m. Webb Simpson, Sergio Garcia, C.T. Pan 37 - 8:26 a.m. Ryan Palmer, Andrea Pavan, Dylan Frittelli 38 - 8:37 a.m. Kyle Stanley, Robert MacIntyre, Andrew 'Beef' Johnston 39 - 8:48 a.m. Mikko Korhonen, Oliver Wilson, Curtis Knipes (a) 40 - 9:04 a.m. Ian Poulter, Sungjae Im, Kiradech Aphibarnrat 41 - 9:15 a.m. Henrik Stenson, Xander Schauffele, Graeme McDowell 42 - 9:26 a.m. Haotong Li, Russell Knox, Bernd Weisberger 43 - 9:37 a.m. Jason Kokrak, Connor Syme, Austin Connelly 44 - 9:48 a.m. Zach Johnson, David Duval, Corey Conners 45 - 9:59 a.m. Francesco Molinari, Bryson DeChambeau, Adam Scott 46 - 10:10 a.m. Rory McIlroy, Gary Woodland, Paul Casey 47 - 10:21 a.m. Rickie Fowler, Kevin Kisner, Hideki Matsuyama 48 - 10:32 a.m. Jim Furyk, Si-Woo Kim, Jimmy Walker 49 - 10:43 a.m. Luke Lista, Alexander Bjork, Paul Waring 50 - 10:54 a.m. Shugo Imahira, Nate Lashley, Benjamin Herbert 51 - 11:05 a.m. Mikumu Horikawa, Callum Shinkwin, Garrick Porteous 52 - 11:16 a.m. Prom Messawat, Matthew Baldwin, Jack Senior 2019 British Open Round 2 TV Info (All Times Eastern) Friday Golf Channel 1:30 a.m.-4 p.m.: The Open - Second Round 4-5 p.m.: Golf Central Live NBC Sports Network 11-11:30 p.m.: The Men in Blazers GolfChannel.Com 4 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Marquee Groups 1 4 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Marquee Groups 2 4 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Three-Hole Channel British Open Round 2 Hole Locations British Open purse, prize money The winner of the 2019 British Open will receive The Claret Jug, along with $1.935 million in prize money. (Charles McQuillan/Getty Images) The British Open purse has been raised to $10.75 million this year - up from $10.5 million in 2018. The winner earns $1.935 million, which represents 18% of the total purse. The U.S. Open has the largest purse at $12.5 million, while the Masters and PGA Championship both amount to $11 million. https://compass.pressekompass.net/compasses/golfweek/will-rory-mcilroy-make-the-cut-at-royal- MORE: Is Tacko Fall an NBA player? Here is the case for why... and why not Angler defies odds, lands truly enormous halibut Dan Le Batard Rips Trump and 'Send Her Back' Chants What made Bills hiring of Ken Dorsey a crucial hiring The Jaden Springer Blog: Breaking down his top five


Waterfalls in Iceland and glaciers in Chile are just two of the most beautiful places in the world. Discover 50 awe-inspiring destinations here. Seljalandsfoss, Iceland One of the most famous waterfalls in Iceland's south region, Seljalandsfoss is a must-visit stop on any drive along the ring road. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile This protected land in the Patagonia region is a mix of mountains, glaciers, forests and lakes. Pro tip: Visit during Chile's summer (our winter) since the sun doesn't set on the soaring granite pillars until after 10 p.m. Li River, China Take a river cruise down the Li, which runs over 50 miles through the region of Guangxi in southern China, for some of the country s most incredible scenery. Manarola, Italy One of the quaint fishing villages that make up the colorful Cinque Terre, Manarola is rife with grapevines, lemon groves and medieval walls. You can only imagine the views from here. Sa Pa, Vietnam This stunning mountain town sits just below the Chinese border. And the view? Those are the vertical rice terraces of the Muong Hoa Valley. Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia This national park and nature reserve occupies part of the Namib Desert. Wild game like mountain zebras, ostriches and kudus roam over the red sand dunes. Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, California Possibly the most scenic stop along Big Sur, the McWay Falls plunge 80 feet over a gorgeous sandy shore and into the Pacific Ocean. Na Pali Coast State Park, Hawaii This state park comprises 17 miles of rugged Kauai coastline. Hikers can walk along the cliffs and valleys covered in lush forests while taking in panoramic views of the Pacific. Pamukkale, Turkey Pamukkale, which means "cotton castle," is a stack of white travertine mineral pools in southwest Turkey. The UNESCO World Heritage Site looks over the Byzantine-Roman city of Denizli. Antelope Canyon, Arizona Visit in the early morning before the crowds pile in and you'll see light beams gliding in and out of the slot canyon, making it seem like the walls are on fire. Lake Louise, Canada Set inside Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies, Lake Louise is a year-round resort destination. On a sunny day, the impossibly blue lake reflects the surrounding snowcapped mountains. Krabi, Thailand If we ever want to go off the grid, you'll find us in this tropical Thai paradise. We don't need much more in life than these mangrove forests and majestic blue waters framed by limestone cliffs. Lake Lugano, Switzerland This picture-perfect glacial lake is the Swiss equivalent of Italy's Lake Como. Around it, the city of Lugano is a melting pot of Swiss and Mediterranean culture. Table Mountain, South Africa The most iconic landscape in South Africa, Table Mountain looks over Cape Town from 3,558 feet above the sea. You can see its flat peak from almost anywhere in the city, often surrounded by clouds. Uyuni Salt Flats, Bolivia The result of a prehistoric lake that dried up, this area in southwest Bolivia is now covered by bright-white salt formations that give the illusion of walking in the clouds. Milford Sound, New Zealand Within Fiordland National Park you'll find Milford Sound, the poster for New Zealand's South Island. (You might recognize the jaw-dropping landscape from The Lord of the Rings. ) Zhangjiajie National Forest, China This national park in China's Hunan province was used as a model for the setting of the movie Avatar. It features dozens of pillar-like mountains reaching toward the sky. Douro Valley, Portugal You've never seen a wine country like this before. Hundreds of vineyards called quintas  grow grapes on the steep, undulating hills surrounding the Douro River. Mount Fuji, Japan This active volcano just southwest of Tokyo has a reverent status in Japanese culture, as it is believed to be the country's holiest mountain. During springtime, cherry blossoms light up the five lakes surrounding it. Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming Visit Grand Teton National Par k during any season and it will punch you in the gut (ya know, in the best way). The park includes the Teton mountain range and Jackson Hole valley. Bagan, Myanmar This archeological area encompasses more than 2,000 Buddhist temples, pagodas and monuments that date back to the kingdom of Pagan in the ninth century. Zhangye National Geopark, China No, these mountains haven't been spray-painted. They're made up of layers of different-colored sandstone and minerals that have been pressed together for over 24 million years. Reine, Norway This fishing village sits above the Arctic Circle in Norway's Lofoten Islands and has a population of about 300. Just imagine the northern lights from here. Twelve Apostles, Australia We'd drive the 150-mile Great Ocean Road in Victoria just for a glimpse of these dreamy limestone stacks. After several apostles collapsed, only nine remain off the coast of Port Campbell National Park (but, yes, that's still the name). Iguazu Falls, Argentina One of the seven new natural wonders of the world, these incredible waterfalls frame the Argentina-Brazil border. Together they make up the largest system of waterfalls in the world, and you won't be able to look without losing your breath. Cliffs of Moher, Ireland These famous cliffs in County Clare have made several big-screen appearances in movies like Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and The Princess Bride. Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Japan On the outskirts of Kyoto, this giant bamboo grove is filled with thick, green towering stalks that sway and creek to the rhythm of the wind. Socotra, Yemen Often described as the most alien-looking place on earth, this small island in the Arabian Sea is known for its unique dragon blood trees. In fact, about a third of the plant life in Socotra exists nowhere else in the world. Palawan, Philippines Remote and sparsely populated, Palawan just might be the most beautiful island in the world. It's basically a long sliver of villages surrounded by crystal-clear water, lagoons and lush forest. Chefchaouen, Morocco Nicknamed the blue city, this locale in northern Morocco's Rif Mountains is known for its blue-washed walls, serpentine cobblestone streets and Moorish architecture. Ipanema Beach, Brazil There's a reason Rio de Janeiro's famous coastline is one of the most photographed landscapes in the world. It's always summer on the endless stretch of sand framed by the Two Brothers Mountain. Champs Élysées, France Sure, gazing from the top of the Arc de Triomphe onto Paris's main avenue is basically looking at a concrete jungle. But it's the prettiest damn concrete jungle in the world. Ronda, Spain This Andalucían city stands atop El Tajo gorge, which the Guadalevín River flows through. A jaw-dropping bridge connects the 15th-century "new" town from the old city that dates back to Moorish rule. Reynisfjara Beach, Iceland Iceland could basically be on another planet. Just look at this black sand beach framed by basalt columns near the village of Vik on the country's south coast. Oia, Greece Santorini might be a cliché, but it's a cliché for good reason. The island's most famous village is Oia, where narrow, hilly streets lined with whitewashed houses and pink bougainvillea lead to the cobalt Aegean Sea. Monteverde, Costa Rica Haven't you always wanted to walk on the canopy of the rain forest? Well, in this Costa Rican mountain town, suspension bridges span thick cloud forests, coffee plantations and volcano peaks. The Maroon Bells, Colorado The most photographed spot in Colorado, the Maroon Bells are twin peaks in Aspen's Elk Mountains, separated by a glacial lake and surrounded by national forest. Swoon. White Desert, Egypt Sahra al-Beida (called the "White Desert" in English) is a barren stretch of white rock spires and chalk towers. It's located in Farafra, an area inhabited mostly by bedouins. The Pitons, Saint Lucia Sure, there are plenty of stunning Caribbean destinations , but the view of the Piton Mountains overlooking the colorful town of Soufrière is something you've gotta see for yourself. Cliffs of Etretat, France They were stunning enough for Monet to paint…so that's reason enough for us. Tea Plantations of Munnar, India This town in India's Kerala state sits at the intersection of three mountain streams. It's best known for its sweeping hills covered in tea plantations and verdant forests. Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia There's a reason Croatia is such a hotbed for tourism these days. It's drop-dead gorgeous . Just look at this national park, complete with cascading waterfalls, cerulean lakes, hiking trails and limestone canyons. Nuuk, Greenland Humpback whales! Fjords! Icebergs! The northern lights! Those are just a few of the things you'll find in Greenland's tiny capital city. The waterfront, made up of brightly painted houses, is the perfect contrast to the freezing arctic weather. The Storr, Scotland Isle of Skye, an island just off Scotland's northwest coast, is pretty much a dream world. But no landscape is more iconic here than the Storr cliffs, a series of rocky pinnacles set before a backdrop of rolling green hills and coastline. Skeleton Coast, Namibia Dotted with shipwrecks and whale bones, Namibia's Skeleton Coast is a graveyard of sorts. But the barren stretch of land, where green sea meets sand dunes, is so stark it's an eerie type of beautiful. Varanasi, India Considered to be the spiritual capital of India, this colorful city on the banks of the Ganges River dates back to the 11th century B.C. One of Hinduism's seven holiest cities in the world, it contains more than 2,000 temples. Machu Picchu, Peru Stand at the top of this 15th-century Incan citadel (almost 8,000 feet above sea level) and look at the river valley beneath you. You're basically walking in the clouds. Tiger's Nest, Bhutan Taktsang Palphug Monastery, nicknamed Tiger's Nest, is a Buddhist temple and the most sacred site in Bhutan. It's built into a steep cliff 3,000 feet above a valley in the Himalayas. Grand Prismatic Spring, Wyoming Of all of nature's incredible work, this rainbow-ringed natural hot spring in Yellowstone National Park still manages to blow our minds. Keukenhof Park, the Netherlands Located in Lisse in South Holland, Keukenhof is one of the world's largest flower gardens, featuring millions of tulips, daffodils and hyacinths. For the most colorful (and perfumed) experience, make sure to visit in the early spring.


Young Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah will spend the 2019/20 campaign on loan at Championship side Leeds United, despite collecting three goals for the Gunners during their pre-season preparations. The 20-year-old was a standout performer as his team beat Colorado Rapids, Bayern Munich and Fiorentina on their tour of the USA, netting the decisive effort against the German giants, whilst also collecting a brace versus the Italians. He also made an appearance off the bench in a 2-2 draw with Real Madrid, a match which Los Blancos won on penalties. ✍ | Leeds United are delighted to announce the signing of @EddieNketiah9 on a season-long loan   Leeds United (@LUFC) August 8, 2019 Though Nketiah proved his capabilities in the Arsenal first-team setup, a year in the second division will no doubt serve him well as he looks to hone his skills and gain experience in senior football. Having spent seven years in the youth ranks at London rivals Chelsea , the forward made a switch across the city in 2015 after the Blues decided to release him. He has since worked his way up the chain at the Emirates Stadium, earning a first-team call-up during the reign of Arsene Wenger following a marvellous tally of 15 goals in 16 matches in the 2016/17 season. Nketiah would make his competitive Gunners debut shortly afterwards, though it would take until May 2019 for the youngster to get his maiden Premier League goal as he fired home against Burnley . Leeds will certainly find a place for him in their lineup as they aim to right the wrongs of last term and finally secure a top-flight return, the Whites last competing in first division in 2004. Marcelo Bielsa's recruits looked set to make their way back to the promised land by the time Easter 2019 rolled around, but a shocking run of results saw the Elland Road outfit slip out of the automatic promotion places in the Championship , losing finalists Derby County then dumping them out in the playoff semis.


It's no secret the Tennessee Titans had high hopes for wide receiver A.J. Brown when they drafted him at No. 51 overall in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft. But just how much is he expected to blossom in the upcoming season? If he taps his potential as much as the analysts at NFL Network believe he will, Tennessee could have an instant star player on its roster. Here's what the network's Daniel Jeremiah had to say about the "best-case scenario" for Brown in his NFL debut. "The Titans move Brown around in their scheme, and he is a perfect complement to third-year pro Corey Davis," he wrote. "Brown catches a boatload of slants in the RPO game and proves to be very difficult to bring down after the catch. His physicality helps the run game, as well." But, just as easily as things could go well for the new pass-catcher in town, he could also have a quiet year. "There just aren't many balls to go around in this offensive system," Jeremiah said. "Davis emerges as a true No. 1 weapon, and veteran tight end Delanie Walker returns to his Pro Bowl form after losing most of 2018 to an ankle injury. Brown proves to be reliable, but his opportunities are limited." Jeremiah also projected his bottom line for the season, which has him recording 65 catches, 800 yards, five TDs. It's true that Brown will be up against plenty of competition, with the Titans heading into training camp with a good amount of depth between receivers and tight ends. How strong the run game continues to be in Nashville will also have an impact on how often the Titans rely on the passing game - and ultimately how often guys like Brown are utilized. Question marks will continue to surround how 2019 could play out for Brown, but we won't get our first glimpse at what he looks like in-game for the Titans until Aug. 8 at the earliest, when the Titans take on the Philadelphia Eagles in the first preseason matchup. MORE: Mike Trout's perfect 98.6 MPH throw to home plate had everyone in awe What might Kostas Antetokounmpo bring to the Lakers on offense? Packers training camp: 1 player to watch from each position group Hurns release opens path forward for several young Cowboys WRs Why are the Jets picking this fight with Quinnen Williams?


The Raiders and Packers are heading to Winnipeg this summer. A report on Tuesday indicated that the details had been finalized for an August 22 preseason game between the two teams at the city's IG Field and the Raiders made an official announcement on Wednesday. It will be the first Canadian game for the Raiders. The Packers played the Bills in Toronto in August 1997. "We are thrilled to welcome both the Oakland Raiders and Green Bay Packers to IG Field this summer," Winnipeg Blue Bombers president and CEO Wade Miller said in a statement. "We look forward to NFL and CFL fans alike joining us this August for this special sporting event at IG Field as we showcase our great stadium and the city's passion for the sport of football." The Raiders will play the Bears in London during the regular season and the team notes they'll be the first team in NFL history to play games in three different countries in one year.


Thirteen of 'em. That's not a typo. The United States Women's National Team owes France a debt, because it torched the pitch Tuesday in a 13-0 World Cup blowout against Thailand. The onslaught was a thrill to watch. Alex Morgan, Rose Lavelle, and Lindsey Horan had the USWNT up 3-0 in the first 32 minutes, which seemed bad enough on Thailand. Until it became much, much worse. The became deliciously rude. We're talking about a good, old fashioned beatdown to open up the tournament for the Red, White, and Blue. Let's rank all 13 goals by rudeness. 13. Alex Morgan's first of many goals. We're just getting warmed up here. It took just 11 minutes and change for this flawless exchange from Kelley O'Hara to Morgan. First #USA goal of the #FIFAWWC ? Leave it to Janice and Worms, aka @alexmorgan13 & @kelleymohara . pic.twitter.com/AUtqRAHWPb   U.S. Soccer WNT (@USWNT) June 11, 2019 Get comfortable reading this blog if you aren't already. No, seriously lol. 12. Lindsey Horan's goal, making it 3-0. Horan punched this one in beautifully on the free kick, but there's not too much rudeness to this one. Still fun to watch, though: IT'S THREE! @LindseyHoran pounces on the loose ball in the box off a Tobin Heath free kick. #FIFAWWC pic.twitter.com/73zdchSWeA   FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 11, 2019 11. Lavelle's first World Cup goal, in which she's surrounded by four defenders and ... it doesn't matter. 2-0. The keeper got mitts on it, but there's no stopping this laser: . @roselavelle 's day so far: first World Cup game, first World Cup start and first World Cup goal. Do you even have to ask? We will ALWAYS accept this pic.twitter.com/7ZuBBzgjek   U.S. Soccer WNT (@USWNT) June 11, 2019 Better luck next time? Perhaps not. 10. Sam Mewis, who also introduced herself to the World Cup Stage to make it 4-0. This goal gets a little more credit on the rudeness scale because of what happened before. Megan Rapinoe knew they were getting something out of the possession, but not before she had a little fun with the defender first: Tower of Power has officially made her grand entrance to the #FIFAWWC . pic.twitter.com/G7jFuXYLYo   U.S. Soccer WNT (@USWNT) June 11, 2019 9. One more for Mewis, and the touchdown. 6-0, after Lavelle almost got it done herself: DREAM DEBUT FOR MEWIS! @sammymewy scores her 2nd goal of her #FIFAWWC debut for the @USWNT 's 6th. pic.twitter.com/WhTAhnD6pR   FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 11, 2019 We'll get to the extra point in a bit. 8. It's Alex Morgan again! Morgan probably could have just stood there and that one was going to go in. That's a nickel for Team USA: The rout is on! Alex Morgan's 5th career #FIFAWWC goal gave the @USWNT a 5-0 lead on Thailand early in the 2nd half pic.twitter.com/idp7TgXoUB   FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 11, 2019 These are getting easier the later the game gets. 7. Lavelle gets another after Mewis cleaned up after her earlier, and the extra point. The rudeness is ticking up a notch. The celebrations weren't too loud yet by Team USA: LAVELLE AGAIN! @roselavelle matches Sam Mewis with a brace of her own and it is SEVEN for the @USWNT pic.twitter.com/aAA9DH643v   FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 11, 2019 This is getting into Stop The Fight Territory. (OK, we were probably already there, but acknowledging a white flag is not nearly as fun). 6. Alex Morgan's hat trick. This was No. 8, making it the most goals by Team USA in a single World Cup game: Header ✅ Left Foot ✅ Right Foot ✅ @alexmorgan13 with a PERFECT hat trick at the #FIFAWWC pic.twitter.com/xhzUklhBDD   FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 11, 2019 Eight goals? Pfffffffftt, OK. 5. The record-tying 11th by Mallory Pugh. Setting records on your opponents is good and rude. Pugh executed it perfectly: HISTORY! The @USWNT ties the all-time record for biggest World Cup win as @malpugh gets in on the fun in her 1st #FIFAWWC game pic.twitter.com/C2NrVyH3L2   FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 11, 2019 4. Back to Alex Morgan real quick ... why stop at a hat trick? Here's Morgan's fourth (USWNT's 10th), at which point she had to start counting out her goals to keep track: ALEX MORGAN SCORES AGAIN Her 4th goal of the match makes it 1⃣0⃣ for USA pic.twitter.com/Pq9zwbbhR4   FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 11, 2019 Champions tend to do such things . 3. Alex Morgan, again. That's five, and a single-game World Cup record: ALEX MORGAN FOR THE RECORD! @alexmorgan13 's 5th ties Michelle Akers' single-game #FIFAWWC record ... and makes it 12-0 USA! pic.twitter.com/52Z0ePG6vI   FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 11, 2019 Rapinoe just carrying Morgan around, and the dejected look of the fans in the crowd say it all. 2. Megan Rapinoe makes it 9-0, and the choreography is perfect. There are a lot of dorks in the replies of the tweet below saying that this celebration is in bad taste. I'd argue that it's not yet an acquired taste for them, because if you ask me, this is delicious: RAPINOE JOINS THE PARTY! 9-0 USA! Come for the @mpinoe goal, stay for the celebration pic.twitter.com/DhF7Th17qj   FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 11, 2019 1. Carli Lloyd getting on the board to make it 13-0. If the World Cup is the only time you follow soccer, you fondly remember Lloyd for having arguably the best-ever performance in a World Cup final in 2015. She had a hat trick in 16 minutes to beat Japan . It was the stuff of legend. Lloyd's now 36, and not starting because of all of the other supreme talent that the USWNT keeps churning out. Up 12-0, Lloyd finally got her piece of the pie in the 92nd minute: NO MERCY! @CarliLLoyd was not going to come up empty on a record-setting night for the @USWNT . pic.twitter.com/ifWl0kgYIn   FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 11, 2019 13 goals! 13! You can't even get that many chicken nuggets at a fast food joint unless you're getting some kind of party tray, upon which there are a million nuggets! Mind you, this goal also came after many shots of an adorable child crying because the USWNT was absolutely laying it on Thailand. Sooooo rude. The best part? There's still plenty of soccer to be played. This World Cup will be fun.


Curious just how far your dollar goes in North Arlington? According to Walk Score, this Arlington neighborhood isn't very walkable and isn't particularly bikeable. Data from rental site Zumper shows that the median rent for a one bedroom in North Arlington is currently hovering around $740. So, what might you expect to find if you're on a budget of $1,000 / month? Read on for a roundup of the latest rental listings, via Zumper and Apartment Guide . (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. 2500 Brown Blvd. Listed at $911/month, this 825-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 2500 Brown Blvd. The apartment includes a fireplace, a walk-in closet, in-unit laundry, a dishwasher and hardwood flooring. The building offers secured entry. Animals are allowed. Be prepared for a $150 pet fee. (Check out the complete listing here .) 2502 Burney Oaks Lane Next, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit situated at 2502 Burney Oaks Lane. It's listed for $905/month for its 800 square feet. Amenities offered in the building include secured entry. The residence comes with a dishwasher, in-unit laundry, a fireplace, a walk-in closet and carpeted floors. Pets are permitted. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee. (See the complete listing here .) 2801 Turnberry Drive Here's a 626-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 2801 Turnberry Drive that's going for $915/month. In the unit, you can expect a fireplace and hardwood flooring. The building features secured entry, on-site laundry and garage parking. Attention, pet owners: dogs and cats are welcome here. Expect a $250 pet fee and a $250 pet deposit. (See the full listing here .) 1000 Mill Crossing Place Finally, located at 1000 Mill Crossing Place, here's a 652-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's listed for $939/month. The residence has a fireplace and in-unit laundry. When it comes to building amenities, expect secured entry, garage parking and a swimming pool. Good news for animal lovers: cats and dogs are welcome. Be prepared for a $400 nonrefundable pet fee. (See the complete listing here .) This story was created automatically using local real estate data from Zumper and Apartment Guide , then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


By Mike Cole It took forever for Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao to finally come to terms on their first fight, but it sounds like Round 2 might quickly come together. Mayweather-Pacquiao wasn't the thriller so many hoped it would be, but the overhyped bout between the two men pushing 40 made record amounts of money. So it should come as no surprise that both fighters are willing to get in the ring for a rematch. Per ESPN's Darren Rovell, Mayweather   who won Saturday night's fight in Las Vegas   texted ESPN's Stephen A. Smith and indicated he'd be willing to fight Pacquiao in a rematch. The original plan was for Mayweather to fight one more time in September and then retire, but it sounds like another lucrative purse was too much to turn down. Also, assuming Mayweather wins his September bout, he'd enter the rematch with Pacquiao at 49-0 with a chance to finish his career on top at 50-0 , which would best Rocky Marciano's 49-0 record. Rovell speculates that fight could come roughly a year from now . With the way Rovell lays it out, it makes all the sense in the world, and it's certainly seems unlikely anyone would leave that much money on the table.


SPRINGFIELD, Va.   In the 2006 movie "Invincible," Vince Papale is a random bartender in Philadelphia who attends an open tryout with the Philadelphia Eagles and   in classic Hollywood fashion   actually winds up making the team. The film is based on a true story, but it leaves out an important intermediate step. Before he joined the Eagles, the real Papale had a brief stint in the long-forgotten World Football League. "It was my cup of coffee to get myself into the NFL," Papale said Saturday, "to get the confidence that I knew that I needed to be able to compete against some of the best football players in the world." That's why the 73-year-old is so excited about the idea of the XFL   and why he was so proud to watch from the bleachers as his son, Vinny, auditioned for the startup league on Saturday. The younger Papale, who played collegiately at Delaware, was one of 101 XFL hopefuls who participated in a workout at The St. James sports complex   one of eight regional combine events that are being held across the country. XFL Commissioner Oliver Luck estimates that about 200 to 250 of the 800 players at the invite-only workouts will be signed into the draft pool for the league, which will begin play next spring. The bulk of the rosters will consist of last-minute NFL castoffs, he said   players who are cut by NFL rosters after training camp. For Vinny, who attended rookie mini-camps with the Oakland Raiders and Washington Redskins last month , the XFL is just another chance to play pro football like his dad. "Every opportunity I get to continue playing is one I'm going to take, and I'm going to run with it," Vinny said. "I'm hearing about all the up-tempo stuff (in the XFL). It's just going to be a lot of fun to watch, and especially to play. I'd love to play in the league." A 6-foot-1 wide receiver, Vinny said he was between third and fourth grade when Disney started shooting "Invincible," in which his dad is portrayed by Mark Wahlberg. Some kids went to summer camp, Vinny said. He spent every day on the movie set. On the field, though, Vinny doesn't advertise the fact that his dad was the subject of a well-known Disney movie. He wants to stand out because of his play, not his name. And Vince, who spent parts of three seasons in the NFL, believes his son is already a far superior player. "He's such a better route-runner (than I was)," the elder Papale said. "He's so much smarter than me on the field. He's a lot stronger. ... He might not be the fastest or glitziest, but he'll make the catch in the crowd. He won't back away from anybody." The XFL's inaugural game is still nearly eight months away, but the league is already facing questions about its long-term viability after another startup spring league, the Alliance of American Football, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy less than a year into existence. But don't count the Papales among those who are concerned. "I've done my research on this league," Vinny said. "I think it's going to stay for a while. That's my gut feeling." Contact Tom Schad at tschad@usatoday.com or on Twitter @Tom_Schad . This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Vinny Papale, son of 'Invincible' main character, seeks his own pro opportunity in XFL


You want a partner who will gush about you the way Eric Ridenhour talks about Kiersten Smith. "She's just so beautiful," he said. "She was…she is so loving and kind and is such an empowering person." RELATED: 'Selfless, thoughtful and loving': Family describes woman killed in crane collapse His love for her makes it all the more cruel how she was taken from him in a violent Sunday storm. The two of them were home at their apartment on the second floor of the Elan City Lights Apartments in Dallas on June 9 when the wind picked up. Eric went to make a sandwich. "From where the stove is, she was about 10 feet behind me in her favorite spot on the couch," he said. "I was almost done with one side of the grilled cheese. I had one side done and...that's when everything kind of just went dark." Through tears, Eric described that he heard no sounds at the moment a crane sliced through their unit, but he could feel the texture of the building in the air. "I don't know how many times I said her name," he said. "I was screaming her name. And I could not find her." Last September, Kiersten said she'd marry Eric. The couple was planning to marry this fall. Those plans for the future are now a memory. The impact of the crane killed the 29-year-old. RELATED: Woman killed after crane collapsed into Dallas apartment during severe storms A photo from the night he proposed is the only thing he was able to save from the apartment. "Our engagement picture, I found it laying somewhere and I was able to toss it to one of the firemen," he said. "It's priceless. It's gold." Why strong winds toppled that crane into their apartment where Kiersten sat haunts everyone who loved her. They want whoever is at fault held accountable for teaching Eric a lesson you pray you never learn. RELATED: First lawsuit connected to deadly crane collapse filed by UFC fighter "Within a split second, everything that you love can be gone," he said. He also knows the pain of losing the person who will share your grilled cheese on a Sunday afternoon. "I would do anything to have a moment with Kiersten to tell her I love her," he said.


NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope is capable of capturing some truly stunning snapshots of distant features in space, and usually, when we see images of vast spiral galaxies we get to see them face-first. A new photo shot by Spitzer of a distant galaxy called NGC 5866 is much different, but no less interesting. We don't really get to choose the angle at which we see distant galaxies, so astronomers can only work with what they're given. In this case, galaxy NGC 5866 is positioned so that we're seeing only its edge, making it look like a giant glowing splinter in space. As NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory explains in a new blog post, it's difficult to learn about galaxies like this since we can only see a tiny fraction of what they might contain. Trying to learn about the history and shape of NGC 5866 is challenging due to its orientation. Our view of this galaxy is somewhat like our view of the Milky Way galaxy: Because Earth lies inside the Milky Way, we can see it only edge-on rather than face-on. But our proximity to the rest of the Milky Way has allowed astronomers to reconstruct what our galaxy would look like viewed face-on. The Spitzer Space Telescope has been scanning the skies for nearly 16 years at this point, which is a great deal longer than its initial mission timeline of about five and a half years. As impressive as that is, we already know that the spacecraft is nearing the end of its life. It's currently only capable of operating for a couple of hours at a time before it has to recharge, and NASA is planning on officially retiring the telescope in January 2020 .


Curious just how far your dollar goes in San Antonio? 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 housing in San Antonio if you've got a budget of $1,400/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. 9835 Fredericksburg Road Listed at $1,278/month, this 1,346-square-foot three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment is located at 9835 Fredericksburg Road. The apartment comes with hardwood flooring and in-unit laundry. Building amenities include garage parking, secured entry and on-site laundry. Cats and dogs are welcome. Be prepared for a $100 pet fee. Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area isn't very walkable, isn't particularly bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options. (Check out the complete listing here .) 8543 State Highway 151 Located at 8543 State Highway 151, here's a 959-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment that's listed for $1,149/month. You can expect a walk-in closet and hardwood flooring in the apartment. The building offers secured entry and garage parking. Cats and dogs are are allowed. Look out for a $350 pet fee. According to Walk Score, this location isn't very suitable for walking, is relatively convenient for biking and offers a few nearby public transportation options. (Take a gander at the complete listing here .) 1130 Broadway St. Finally, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom residence situated at 1130 Broadway St. It's listed for $1,310/month for its 750 square feet. The residence includes a ceiling fan and in-unit laundry. For those with furry friends in tow, know that cats and dogs are allowed on this property. Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area is somewhat suitable for walking, is very convenient for biking and is a haven for transit riders. (Take a gander at the complete listing here .) Working with a tight budget? Here are the cheapest rentals recently listed in San Antonio . 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 Brooklyn Nets' potential acquisition of Kyrie Irving would come at a cost, according to a report. SNY's Ian Begley says if the Nets sign Irving , D'Angelo Russell would be unlikely to remain with the team. Brooklyn has big plans this summer and already made a trade to clear significant cap space for a second free agent. Irving is reportedly interested in the Nets and may have switched agents with the idea of moving to Brooklyn. If the Nets were to get the sense that they could sign both Irving and another free agent, such as Kevin Durant   which would be a dream scenario   they might consider rescinding their qualifying offer to Russell, who is a restricted free agent. Rescinding their offer would give them the salary-cap space needed to sign two big-time players. If Russell becomes available, the Indiana Pacers are among the numerous teams that reportedly would have interest in signing him . Russell is coming off a breakout season in which he averaged 21.1 points and 7.0 assists per game and made his first All-Star team. The 23-year-old former No. 2 pick is an emerging player, while Irving, 27, is more established in the league.


With 74 games remaining, the playoffs are almost definitely out of reach for the Marlins. Still, there are few things that the team (and the fans) can hope to see before the end of 2019. The Miami Marlins never had a shot to contend for a championship during the 2019 season. With a roster full of rookies, promising young talent, and journeymen veterans, even finishing with a .500 record and breaking a decade worth of losing was going to be a stretch. Heading into tonight's second-half opener at home against the New York Mets , the Marlins sit at 33-55. After a historically bad 10-31 start to the year, they have a markedly improved 23-24 record since that point. Despite being 19.5 games behind Atlanta in the NL East and 13 games adrift of the second NL Wild Card spot, Miami still has a lot to play for before the season draws to a close. If the following "wish list" items come to fruition, then the Marlins will be able to build some positive momentum heading into next year. A Healthy Pablo López For the second straight season, the young Venezuelan has spent an extended period of time on the Injured list with a right shoulder strain, which is concerning to say the least. Miami initially received good news regarding the injury, as tests showed no structural damage, meaning that rest and recuperation would be the prescribed remedy. However, Lopez has been on the 10-day IL since June 19 (retroactive to June 10), and has yet to start a rehab assignment in the minors. Boasting a 5-5 record with a 4.23 ERA, Lopez has actually performed better than the surface numbers suggest he owns a 3.55 FIP and a stellar 1.12 WHIP, which ranks 32nd in all of baseball (minimum 60 innings pitched). To truly become a face of the franchise and fixture in the middle of the rotation, Pablo López will have to prove his durability. A Successful Trade Deadline The Marlins have pitching, lots of promising young pitching . The problem has been timely hitting all season long. Even though the Marlins have made a solid turnaround since that disastrous start, they rank at or near the bottom in every significant offensive category. Miami used the MLB Draft to address some of those issues by selecting numerous polished college hitters, but those reinforcements are still years away from arriving in the majors. Therefore, the organization will be looking to flip the likes of Curtis Granderson , Sergio Romo , Neil Walker , and maybe even Starlin Castro to acquire bat-first prospects over the next few weeks. It has also been speculated that the team may deal from its pitching depth to try and add some impact bats to complement the likes of Garrett Cooper and Harold Ramirez. However, the Marlins must tread carefully if they are to go down that route. There are a lot of pitchers up and down the system who are displaying great potential, and the Marlins may be able to capitalize on some of that hype, but you can never have too much pitching. Until the franchise feels certain of several arms who can stick in the rotation long term, they shouldn't jump the gun on trading away their alternatives. "Success" in this situation is a relative term. If the Marlins can add one or two solid hitters to their system who can be everyday players by the end of the season, then that's great. Just don't give up too much to do so. Promising September Call-ups Contrary to popular belief, prospects are generally hard to predict, and translating minor league success to the majors is never a straightforward process. September call-ups are great for developing young players who are almost ready for a permanent role on the 25-man roster, but success in a limited sample size is not always a true indication of future performance. More often than not, though, a strong showing can give a prospect confidence and allow them to hit the ground running the following season (think more Brian Anderson , less Peter O'Brien ). With that in mind, the team and fans alike will be hoping that the likes of Isan Díaz (unless called up early in light of Starlin Castro being traded, or released), Monte Harrison , and Lewis Brinson can put on a show when given their opportunity at the end of the year. FIREWORKS Lewis Brinson declares his independence from Triple-A New Orleans with his 13th HR since being sent down pic.twitter.com/SacpQXUQwE   Fish Stripes (@fishstripes) July 5, 2019 For Díaz and Harrison, the focus will be on putting the ball in play and showing great plate discipline along with the strong defense that got them to where they are now, regardless of their final slash line. For Brinson, anything less than a significant jump in performance at the plate meaning league-average production, or better may close the door on him as an All-Star building block for the franchise.