HIGH POINT, N.C. -- A man has been charged in connection with a Tuesday morning crash in High Point that left one person dead, according to a news release from High Point police. Emmanuel W. Simeon, 19, of High Point, is charged with second-degree murder, three counts of felony serious injury by motor vehicle, felony death by motor vehicle, felony flee to elude arrest by motor vehicle causing death, driving while impaired (alcohol), provisional impaired driving offense (under 21), driving while license revoked, speeding and failure to stop at a red light. The crash happened around 7:45 a.m. on Brentwood Street. A High Point police officer saw a blue SUV, allegedly driven by Simeon, going 55 mph in a 35-mph zone near the intersection of Brentwood Street and East Springfield Road. The officer tried to the stop the SUV, but the driver sped off and the officer did not try to chase him. As the SUV came up on the intersection of Brentwood Street and the Business 85 on/off ramps, it was going approximately 100 mph, the release said. High Point police say Simeon ran a red light and hit two other SUVs and a power pole before stopping. One of the SUVs allegedly hit by Simeon went down an embankment and into a nearby business parking lot. The driver of that SUV, 42-year-old David T. Hill, of Winston-Salem, was pronounced dead at the scene. Two passengers in the SUV driven by Simeon and the driver of the other SUV were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Simeon suffered minor injuries and was taken to the hospital for treatment while in the custody of High Point police. After he was released from the hospital, Simeon was booked into the Guilford County Jail in High Point under a $1 million secured bond.     ©2019 WGHP-TV, Greensboro Visit WGHP-TV, Greensboro at www.myfox8.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.


The Seahawks have had a revolving door of backup quarterbacks behind Russell Wilson for the last several seasons. Once Tarvaris Jackson's three-year run as Wilson's backup came to an end following the 2015 season, the Seahawks have had a different backup every year since. That run will continue this fall as either Geno Smith or Paxton Lynch , presumably, will take over the job. Smith and Lynch are expected to complete for the job throughout the preseason with the Seahawks doing their best to give the pair equal opportunities to show what they can do. "I like the competition," head coach Pete Carroll said on the final day of mini-camp last week. "Today we just let those two guys go at it and kept Russ out for the most part. As of yesterday, I think they both had exactly the same number of pass attempts. "it's just going to be a wide open competition and what we need to do is a really good job of giving them an equitable shot at it with reps, the people they work with and all that kind of stuff and that will be a big plan. It reminds me of when Russ was coming up in his first year. We had the whole thing mapped out. I don't think that they're going to catch Russ, but you know, you never know. That's what competition is all about. Their reps in particular are really going to be monitored strictly to see that we can get a great gauge. Let the games begin." Trevone Boykin, Austin Davis and Brett Hundley have each spent a season as Wilson's break-in-case-of-emergency option off the bench. Wilson's only really come close to needing an injury replacement in 2016 when a high-ankle sprain and MCL sprain threatened to take him out of the lineup. Lynch is getting a second chance in Seattle after the former first round pick of the Denver Broncos flamed out after just two years with the team. Smith is on his third new team in as many years after stops with the New York Giants and Los Angeles Chargers. "Paxton's got a big time, live arm. He really does," offensive coordinator Brian Schottenehimer said. "For a big guy, he's really quick and athletic, picked up the system well. Geno hasn't been here nearly as long. He's got a lot of moxie about him, great huddle command which is cool to see." Special teams coordinator Brian Schneider had described earlier in the offseason how the team charted every kick made by Sebastian Janikowski and Jason Myers throughout the offseason last year before settling on Janikowski as their choice for last year. The quarterback battle between Smith and Lynch is likely on a similar path with preseason games being a vital bench mark for both players. "We're getting a good gauge on them but we're going to have to get to these games," Carroll said. "The games are going to be really important. The first half of preseason for those guys is crucial for their competitive opportunity. And game three, we'll wind down Russ and get some more work in that game. So game one and two are really big for those guys and game four will be a big deal for them too. We just let it go. "We're really happy with the way they've progressed. They're applying the meeting room stuff well on the field. They're handling it. You can tell Geno has played a little more. He's been around more. Both guys have the big arm and they can make all the throws that we're asking in the offense and they both move well too. So it's just going to be a wide open competition and what we need to do is a really good job of giving them an equitable shot at it with reps, the people they work with and all that kind of stuff and that will be a big plan."


MIAMI (AP) -- Chris Bosh scored 32 points, Mario Chalmers added 18 and the Miami Heat pulled away from the New York Knicks for a 109-95 win on Monday night. BOX SCORE: HEAT 109, KNICKS 95 Luol Deng and Norris Cole each scored 12 and Chris Andersen finished with 10 for Miami, which posted its biggest comeback win of the season after being down 14 early. Carmelo Anthony scored 26 points for the Knicks, who became the first NBA team this season to be guaranteed of finishing with a sub-.500 record. Anthony left in the fourth quarter to get his knee re-taped, but never returned. Amare Stoudemire scored 14 for New York. The Heat outscored New York 32-18 in the fourth, with Andersen throwing a behind-the-back assist to Bosh to help spark the runaway, and then Bosh sealed it by hitting a 3-pointer as the shot clock was expiring with 4:18 left. Bosh added another jumper on the next possession to push the Miami lead to 14 and the outcome was academic from there. Bosh also had six assists, tying his most as a member of the Heat -- who were again without Dwyane Wade, still sidelined by a strained hamstring. Anthony didn't take a shot until the game was nearly 4 minutes old. But once he started shooting, good things started happening in a hurry for the Knicks. He made his first five shots, four of them from 3-point range and barely threatening the rim with any of them. Anthony's 14 first-quarter points matched a season high, the Knicks led by as many as 14 in the opening minutes and were up 32-23 when the period ended. Bosh came alive with 13 points in the second quarter as Miami got within four at the break, and the third quarter -- a big problem for the Heat all season -- helped the hosts take the lead, with Chalmers hitting a 3-pointer in the final seconds for a 77-74 edge going into the final 12 minutes. Then the fourth was all Miami. TIP-INS Knicks: Miami Hurricanes coach Jim Larranaga was in the crowd to see his former point guard, the Knicks' Shane Larkin. ... New York was to wear white jerseys, with the Heat opting to wear "black tie" -- a nod to tuxedoes -- at home. But the Knicks forgot and played in their traditional blue road uniforms instead. ... New York needs to finish 12-18 to avoid having the worst single-season record in franchise history. Heat: Wade and Bosh have played together in only 28 of Miami's 51 games. They got All-Star jerseys in a pregame ceremony Monday, and there's still no determination if Wade will play in the league's midseason classic at New York on Sunday. ... Miami visits Cleveland on Wednesday. The Heat have lost their past nine Wednesday contests. ... Hassan Whiteside had seven points and six rebounds in the third quarter. HEAT VERSUS WORST It was the second time in less than a week that the Heat played a team holding the NBA's worst record. Minnesota was 8-40 going into its victory over Miami on Wednesday; the Knicks came into Monday one game behind the Timberwolves in the overall league standings. BARGNANI RETURNS After missing 89 of New York's past 91 games going back to last season, former No. 1 overall pick Andrea Bargnani returned for the Knicks. He picked up three fouls in 3 minutes before halftime and finished with four points and two rebounds in nearly 14 minutes. UP NEXT Knicks: At Orlando on Wednesday. Heat: At Cleveland on Wednesday.


Need more juice and smoothies in your life? Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top juice and smoothie sources in Orlando, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fill the bill. 1. Shaka Shaka Tea House Topping the list is Shaka Shaka Tea House . Located at 3934 S. Semoran Blvd. in South Semoran, it's the highest rated juice and smoothie spot in Orlando, boasting five stars out of 114 reviews on Yelp. The spot offers bubble tea, fresh fruit juices and blended smoothies. 2. Raw Juicing and Detox Next up is Thornton Park's Raw Juicing and Detox , situated at 898 E. Washington St. With five stars out of 66 reviews on Yelp, the vegan spot has proven to be a local favorite. Besides juices and smoothies made with fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs, you'll find vegan wraps, wellness shots and more. 3. Grounding Roots Grounding Roots , a live/raw food spot in College Park, is another much-loved go-to, with five stars out of 46 Yelp reviews. The eatery specializes in making nutrient-rich, cold-pressed juices from fresh fruits and vegetables. Head over to 710 W. Princeton St., Suite C, to see for yourself. 4. New Moon Market Over in College Park, check out New Moon Market , which has earned five stars out of 32 reviews on Yelp. According to the juice bar's website "All recipes are cold-pressed and/or packed with fresh, organic fruits and vegetables that are locally sourced when possible." You can find the organic juice bar at 2314 Edgewater Drive 5. The Smoothie Room Finally, there's The Smoothie Room , a South Orange favorite with 4.5 stars out of 100 reviews. The raw/live food and juice bar offers smoothies, vegetable juices, wheatgrass, energy bars and more. Stop by 25 W. Crystal Lake St., Suite 163, to hit up the live/raw food and vegan spot next time the urge strikes. This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Whether you're dreading the house falling quiet or can't wait to deposit your little darlings at the school gates again, here's how to get your family and your home organized and back-to-school ready for the new school year. Get organized for the new school year Somehow, a new academic year has rolled around again   time to get school bags, sports kits and lunchboxes assembled because the back-to-school transition is here. Whether you're dreading the house falling quiet or can't wait to deposit your little darlings at the school gates again, here's how to get your family and your home organized for the new school year. Sort out the school bags Don't leave smelly PE bags stashed in the corner of the bedroom all summer. Have a thorough sort out and make sure activity kits still fit, name labels are intact and sports equipment is clean. A personalized school bag will ensure they're harder to lose too. Organize the laundry room As the school terms kicks off, your laundry room will once again be hit by a deluge of uniforms and muddy sports kits. Get ahead of the game and install handy storage baskets and hanging units to organize the chaos. White wire basket, $6 (£5), IKEA Get the kitchen cupboards in order Whether it's grabbing a hurried bowl of cereal in the morning or throwing together a quick family meal in the evening, organizing your dried food will make mealtimes that little bit less stressful. Opt for clear airtight containers so you can spot exactly what you want at a glance, plus it'll be easy to see what you need to stock up on. Five-piece airtight container set, $50 (£48), Amazon Brighten up their bedroom If your children are in a funk about returning to school, lift their spirits by making over their bedroom. Let the kids take the lead and allow them to create a space that reflects their personality. A bright color palette coupled with statement furnishings can help put even the fussiest teenager in the right mindset for the academic year ahead. Framed llama posters and wall mural, approx $378 (£302), Pixers Clear out the toy box Hit reset in your home before term starts by clearing out the clutter. Go through your children's toy boxes and donate anything that hasn't been played with all summer. Segmented storage units can help you make the most of your space . It'll also help to make room for the next toy intake. After all, Christmas is only a few months away   eek! Set breakfast the night before Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, especially before school. Get the whole family off to a good start by setting the breakfast table the night before. Doing as much as you can before you go to bed will help keep mornings calm and orderly. Feather Lane breakfast range, from $8.70 (£7), Creative Tops at Amazon Think up healthy after-school snacks Plan some healthy after-school snacks that will keep tummies full until dinner time. If the summer holidays were full of treats, now's the time to get back on track. Entice their appetites with colorful tupperware or cut fruits and veggies into fun novelty shapes. Novelty snack boxes, from $15 (£12), Taka Tomo Buy new lunchboxes Make starting back at school fun by creating new family rituals. Treat your children to a new lunchbox for the next school term   their interests are bound to have changed from the year before. In addition to cartoon-printed lunch bags and patterned boxes, don't forget to pick up smaller containers to separate fruit and snacks too. RICE lunchbox set, from $22.40 (£17.80), Taka Tomo Refresh reading books Keep reading at the forefront of family life and refresh your bookshelves. Take the books your children have outgrown to the charity shop and pay a visit to your local library or bookshop. It's the perfect time to find new stories that will keep them engaged throughout the next school year. Make sure books are easily accessible for smaller arms by mounting low shelving units. Organize your outerwear The hallway is usually the go-to space for outerwear storage. Ensure your entrance is organized for the colder, wetter months ahead by swapping out summer coats and shoes for warmer alternatives. Keep it tidy by adding labeled box storage for individual family members and mount two rows of hooks so younger ones can gain access to their own belongings easily. IVAR shelving units, from $82 (£65), KARTOTEK rack with 5 hooks, $13 (£10), all IKEA Practice the school run If your child is starting a new school, why not practice the school run in real time? It's a good idea to navigate more than one route. A late mark on their first day would not be a good start, especially if it's down to traffic. If your children are nervous about the move, why not take them with you? Familiarizing them with their new school route may help settle their nerves. Buy new school shoes Comfortable and hard-wearing shoes are a school essential. Make sure your kids get the right fit by booking an appointment at specialist shoe shops. If you're strapped for time or can't face the busy shop floor, then step-by-step measuring instructions and size templates are available online. Refresh their school uniform Take a look at the uniform page on your school's webpage or get an up-to-date list from the school office. They'll be able to direct you to a specialist uniform shop that supplies items with your school's badges. If your child's school doesn't have a uniform, it's still a good idea to check if there are any changes to their school-approved clothing list. When it comes to stocking up on generic items like shirts and trousers, keep an eye out at supermarkets for the best back-to-school discounts. Prepare clothing in advance Preparation truly is key to smooth-running school mornings. Try to iron your child's uniform or school-appropriate clothing on a Sunday and lay them out for the week ahead. If your child takes part in after-school sports, make sure you have their activity kit washed and ready. Start the bedtime routine Begin the school bedtime routine a week before the new term. Body clocks take a little while to adjust and all those late nights will have taken their toll. Buy your kids a fun new alarm clock and try setting it a little earlier in the morning to compensate for the inevitable lie-ins. Reseed the lawn If your family has spent most of the holidays outside, then your grass has probably taken a beating from water fights, ball games and the hot summer sun. The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) says fall is a great time to repair and reseed your lawn. So, once you've packed away the garden toys, get out the gardening gloves and give your grass a little TLC. Clean out the car Take the opportunity to give your car a good post-summer holiday clean. Vacuum beach sand from the boot, shampoo sticky stains from the seats and install handy organizers that will keep the interior ordered and tidy. Create an art wall The return to school means your little artists will start to bring home their creative masterpieces. Showcase their work with pride by installing an art wall to display their creations. A piece of ribbon with craft pegs is cheap and easy to assemble, while sticker frames offer a simple way to swap out work. As Pablo Picasso said, every child is an artist   even if you can't quite distinguish the shapes... Kids' art display frames wall stickers, $69 (£55), Simple Shapes Establish a homework area Make homework less of a chore by creating an attractive work hub to increase productivity and concentration. Choose somewhere quiet and well-lit, away from distractions like the TV. Keep supplies on hand with stationery drawers and put up a pinboard for notes and revision calendars. Prepare for photo opps The first day back is usually accompanied by the parental paparazzi. Rather than run-of-the-mill garden snaps, make it fun with a few fresh ideas. Use chalk to write your child's name and school year on the path or create a fun frame to display the final shot. If time is precious or first-day nerves strike you could always have your photoshoot the day before   shh nobody has to know. Make a weekly meal plan Family members are often the biggest influence when it comes to passing on healthy eating habits to the younger generation. Start the school year with good intentions by planning your weekly meals. Preparation pays in the long run and a regular schedule could save you time and money, as well as ensuring your family enjoys a well-rounded diet. Buy an academic calendar Create a family command center with a large-scale wall planner. Look for a design with a term time layout and plenty of note space for dental appointments and after-school activities. Allocate each family member a different colored marker pen and make sure it's pinned where everyone can see it. That way people know who should be where and when   no excuses! Label everything! Every parent knows that labeling your child's uniform and belongings is essential if you'd rather pass on taking a nose-dive into the whiffy lost property box. We love this stamp and ink set idea which saves the tedium of sewing or ironing on name tags. It stamps onto just about anything and you can even add your child's favorite animal. Name stamp and Stampastic ink pad, $28 (£22), Stamptastic Bring out the blankets A good night's sleep is key to keeping your kids on their A game. As the evenings get colder, ensure bedrooms are kept warm and cozy with extra soft furnishings. Bring your blankets and throws out of storage and give them a thorough wash in time for the chillier climate. Snuggly pink brushed cotton throw, $94 (£75), Loaf Arrange after-school clubs Games, sports, crafting, languages   most schools have a wide range of after-school clubs to meet your child's every wish. That being said, they're almost always in high demand so make sure you have your child's place reserved in good time to avoid disappointment. Stock up on stationery From gel pens to scientific calculators, the obligatory shopping trip for stationery supplies is a rite of passage for the new school year. Get your kids in the mood for the start of term by hosting a crafting afternoon with their classmates. It's a great chance for them to personalize their exercise books, as well as ease any back-to-school nerves. READ MORE: 29 incredible kids' beds


DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.   The waiting was the hardest part for Justin Haley, who stood on pit road with his umbrella blown inside-out doing a rarely seen activity: Cheering on worsening weather. "I can't even see the cars. There's fog. … Is that a spiral over there?" Haley said as he watched the shifting cloud formations. "It's a tornado. There's a waterspout on Lake Lloyd!" Such creative license with the meteorological conditions ultimately wasn't needed. The 20-year-old Haley became one of NASCAR's youngest winners at Daytona International Speedway shortly after a drenching downpour halted the Coke Zero Sugar 400 with his Spire Motorsports No. 77 Chevrolet out front. RELATED: Top 10 youngest winners in Cup history A bold pit-road gambit to stay out put Haley & Co. in that position. All that was left was an agonizing wait   one that came some 22 hours after the race's scheduled start time   to realize a lifelong dream in just his third Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race. Though his demeanor gave off the appearance of a cool, collected handling of the delay, inside, Haley was anything but. He and the other drivers had loaded back into their cars anticipating the race to resume with 33 laps remaining, but just as quickly, they went back to scrambling for shelter as the weather threw one last curve into the weekend. Haley did his best to roll with the plot twists. The Xfinity Series regular was composed for the cameras, though he admitted that his stomach was doing loops. His hands trembled as though frostbitten. RELATED: Best photos from wild Daytona weekend "I can't do much about it," Haley said. "There's just a lot of stuff going on. I'm just a dirt racer from Indiana, so there's a lot of stuff going on." His mother, Melissa Dennis, faced similar bundled-up nerves, but found a constructive distraction. "I went to the (motor)coach and started cleaning because the more I thought about it, the more the rain stopped," Dennis said. "So I just separated myself from what was going on outside the coach and busied myself. My crew   my brothers and my husband   just kind of take on the worrying. Just every lightning strike, there was another update and then every rain drop, are they getting bigger? We just watched and prayed, and thankfully I thought the power of prayer brought us here." Just how long a wait was it for her? "It's clean. It's spotless," Dennis said. "The dog went for a walk." Haley still had his doubts as he waited out the rain in the driver meeting room, even though the signs were starting to appear. Daytona International Speedway president Chip Wile and other dignitaries arrived in the moments before the race was deemed official, and the alternate Victory Lane was quickly assembled. At 5:30 p.m. ET, the wait was finally over. "I don't know how long the rain delay was," said No. 77 crew chief Peter Sospenzo. "Had to be like, what, two hours? Yeah, felt like 20 days." Two hours, two days or 20 days, it was worth waiting for. "It was up and down because we were back in the car and ready to fire them back up and then the rain came," Haley said. "And the rest is history." ]]>


Creston police say they have made an arrest after a woman was injured in a shooting in Creston early Wednesday morning. According to police, at 2:05 a.m., the Union County Dispatch received a 911 call reporting a shooting in the city limits of Creston. Creston Police responded to 1204 N Pine St, Apartment A, where a female was found suffering from a gunshot wound. Police said the female was transported to Greater Regional Medical Center and then transferred to Des Moines. On Friday, police said Charles Edward Keeton, 37, of Creston, was charged with felon in possession of a firearm in relation to the case. Other charges may be pending. He is currently being held in the Union County jail in lieu of a $20,000 bond. The Iowa DCI is assisting the Creston Police Department in the investigation. READ MORE: Police announce arrest in Creston shooting CHECK OUT KCCI: Get the latest Des Moines news and weather. The KCCI news team brings you the best in local coverage and all the top stories from across the state.


The Chicago Bears preseason games had already been set earlier this offseason, but the NFL officially finalized the dates and times for the team's four preseason contests. The Bears kick off their preseason slate at Soldier Field against the Carolina Panthers on Aug. 8 at 7 p.m. before traveling to New York to play the Giants on Aug. 16 at 6:30 p.m., which will be the first of two times they'll see the Giants, as they play them in the regular season. In Chicago's third preseason game, or "dress rehearsal," the Bears will travel to Indianapolis to take on the Colts on Aug. 24 at 6 p.m. It's worth noting that last season, Matt Nagy held his starters out of that third preseason game after they were hit by an injury bug to players like Leonard Floyd and Adam Shaheen. It wouldn't be unexpected if Nagy did the same this year. The Bears will wrap up their exhibitiion slate against the Titans on Aug. 29 at 7 p.m. Here is the Bears' full preseason schedule (all times in central time): Thurs., Aug. 8: vs. Panthers 7 p.m. Fri., Aug. 16: at Giants 6:30 p.m. Sat., Aug. 24: at Colts 6 p.m. Thurs., Aug. 29: vs. Titans 7 p.m. All of the Bears' preseason games will air on Fox, and replays will air on NFL Network. View embedded content MORE: Most bizarre and incredible catches by fishermen in past decade Report: New Orleans likely to trade Anthony Davis to Celtics Where does Jermaine Kearse fit with the Lions? These five upcoming NBA free agents hurt themselves in the playoffs Packers could have 6 or more new starters on defense in Week 1


JERSEY CITY, N.J.   It's worth noting that Tiger Woods hasn't lost his ability to surprise. The medical roulette that has defined his career has included every imaginable ailment, from a ruptured ACL in 2007, to an inflamed facet joint in '10, to an Achilles strain in '11. But on Friday he added a new item to his file when he announced he had withdrawn from The Northern Trust with "a mild oblique strain." Specifically, Woods framed the early exit as a precautionary measure. "I went for treatment early Friday morning, but unfortunately I'm still unable to compete," he said in a statement. Throughout his various starts and stops in recent years, Woods has become something of an armchair physician   it's the unfortunate byproduct of spending too much time in doctor's offices. But like everyone else in the golf universe, he probably spent Friday morning asking Google various questions about oblique strains. This was new. An oblique strain was a genuine surprise, even. But the actual withdrawal was far from unprecedented or shocking. As glorious as Woods' comeback has been there have been more than enough clues along the way to see this coming. It was easy to get lost in the euphoria of his victory at the Masters in April and to allow yourself to start daydreaming about Jack Nicklaus' record of 18 major championship wins, the ultimate benchmark that for so long seemed out of Woods' reach. The Northern Trust: Full-field scores | Full coverage | FedExCup standings Comeback stories can do that to you. When a 43-year-old with four back surgeries ends a decade of Grand Slam doubt, it's understandable if many leave logic behind. But on the road back to relevance, Woods has offered enough warnings for those who were willing to listen to put Friday's early exit into proper context. Woods was stiff on Wednesday and stopped hitting full shots about halfway through his pro-am, saying, "that's just the way it's going to be." "Some days I'm stiffer than others," he added. "[Tuesday] I was out there hitting it great. Driving it out there with [Brooks Koepka] and [Dustin Johnson]. Today I'm stiff. Hopefully I'm not that way tomorrow." Things weren't much better on Thursday when he struggled to a first-round 75 that left him well outside the projected cut line. But then things normally don't get better when Woods offers that type of foreshadowing. He offered similar warnings following his breakthrough last year at East Lake, but few were paying attention. The next week at the Ryder Cup in Paris, his fifth event in six weeks, he looked tired and sore and failed to earn even a half-point for the first time in his cup career. Timeline: Look back at Woods' injuries Last year's climb took such a physical toll that Woods has repeatedly warned of the dangers of scheduling. "I learned a lot last year by playing too much. Coming back from my procedure and not really knowing what to expect, I pushed it pretty hard," he said. "Vowed I would never do that again." But most of all we've seen it in his actions. Since the Masters, Woods has played five events   he has two missed cuts and a withdrawal that can all be traced directly to a body that just doesn't respond like it once did. It was cold and wet conditions in the PGA Championship at Bethpage and Open Championship at Royal Portrush that took most of the blame, but there was no easy outlet this week at Liberty National, where conditions have been nearly perfect with temperatures in the mid-80s. Woods has never been one for excuses and he certainly wasn't searching for one on Thursday. "It's a little bit stiff," was all he offered about his back. At this point he really doesn't need to say anything else. His chances of making the cut at Liberty National were slim and with one final start, next week's BMW Championship, to qualify for the Tour Championship it was best to cut his losses and focus on what is quickly becoming a Hail Mary. There were those who reacted to Woods' withdrawal, his first early exit from a PGA Tour event that he'd started since 2015, with incredulity. There were those who believed these days were behind Woods and that somehow the microdiscectomy surgeries had made the 15-time major champion unbreakable. We now know that's simply not the case. For those who have listened and watched we now know that for every moment of brilliance there's going to be a price that must be paid. Friday's withdrawal wasn't some sort of bolt from the blue. Woods' plight will always include plenty of peaks and valleys. Only the specific ailment was a surprise, nothing else.


WOBURN, England - There's an amateur in the top 20 of the AIG Women's British Open and she's no stranger to majors. Atthaya Thitikul, a 16-year-old from Thailand who took low amateur honors at both the ANA Inspiration and Women's British last year, carded a 2-under 70 in the third round at Woburn Golf Club. She's playing in her fifth major, having made the cut in four. Thitikul won the 2019 Ladies European Thailand Championship title for the second time in three years in June. "I think I'm going to turn pro next year," said Thitikul, "but I'm not sure when next year." Currently No. 4 in the World Amateur Golf Ranking, Thitikul said she plans to petition the LPGA to compete in the 2020 Qualifying School. She'll turn 17 on Feb. 20. Women's British Open: Leaderboard More: World No. 1's gum chewing habit a sticky situation She's also considering competing on the Ladies European Tour and Japan LPGA. Thitikul played alongside Moriya Jutanugarn in the third round over the Marquess Course. They're tied at 5 under through three rounds. When she gets back to Thailand, Thitikul said she plans to see Ariya Jutanugarn's new movie at the local cinema. MORE: This Patrick Mahomes throw from Chiefs practice can't be real Saints sign free agent Jacquizz Rodgers, waive Robert Kelley Five potential Jeremy Lin landing spots in free agency Watch: Packers WR Trevor Davis makes incredible catch at Family Night Mike Priefer: Jamie Gillan 'getting better and better' every day


PORTLAND, Ore.   When the Trump administration first imposed tariffs on $34 billion in Chinese imports in July, Andy LaFrazia figured it was just another curveball for his company. "Everyone was saying: 'Oh, it's a negotiating tactic. It won't last long,'" Mr. LaFrazia recalled. But nearly a year later, the trade war shows no sign of cooling off. So ControlTek, the electronics manufacturer that Mr. LaFrazia runs near Portland, is taking steps to protect itself, a strategic shift that has been repeated in boardrooms and executive suites around the world in recent weeks. ControlTek is rewriting contract language to make it easier to pass the cost of tariffs on to its customers. It is shifting supply chains out of China where possible, and redesigning products to avoid Chinese components where it isn't. And as a tiny player in an enormous global industry, it is discovering that there is only so much it can do. "We're very much at the end of the whip getting thrown around," Mr. LaFrazia said. Sign Up For the Morning Briefing Newsletter Despite dire warnings from economists, Mr. Trump's trade war has so far done little to derail the decade-long recovery from the Great Recession. Economic growth has remained strong, and the unemployment rate last month hit a 50-year low . But evidence is mounting that the conflict has taken an economic toll. The Commerce Department said Thursday that trade   both imports and exports   slumped in April, and data released earlier this week showed a sharp slowdown in the manufacturing sector, amplifying a recent trend . The bond market in recent days has been sending signals that the trade war could be a threat to growth in the United States and globally. And as the conflict drags on, there are signs it is beginning to reshape the global economy in more fundamental ways. "There's definitely lasting damage that has been done," said Mary Lovely, a Syracuse University economist and senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics in Washington. "It's not going to mean the end of the world tomorrow, but it's death by a thousand cuts. How competitive is America going to be in 10 or 15 years?" Tariffs have not yet compelled businesses to return large-scale production to the United States, where labor and other costs tend to be much higher than in China and other overseas manufacturing hubs. Related video: China calls US trade moves 'economic terrorism' (provided by Newsy) But trade tensions are accelerating a corporate trend of shifting supply chains away from China . In a recent survey of more than 200 corporate executives by the consulting firm Bain, 42 percent said they expected to get materials from a different region in the next year, and 25 percent said they were redirecting investments out of China. More companies are likely to follow suit in coming weeks after the Trump administration moved to limit business with Huawei , the Chinese telecommunications giant, which the White House sees as a security threat. Many companies were initially reluctant to abandon longstanding supplier relationships over a trade dispute that could be over in months, choosing instead to absorb the tariffs or find ways to share the costs with suppliers and customers. Now some are re-evaluating those decisions. GoPro, the camera maker, said this month that it was shifting some production from China to Mexico. Universal Electronics, a manufacturer of remote controls, announced a similar move late last year. And Varex Imaging, a Utah-based maker of X-ray equipment, said this month that it was working to "redirect our supply chain away from China" in response to the tariffs. "Most companies took a wait-and-see attitude" at first, said Pete Guarraia, who leads Bain's supply chain practice. "That was absolutely the mind-set. Now it's: 'I can't wait any longer. I have to take some action.'" Electronics manufacturers could be among the first to feel the full brunt of the trade war. The industry is perhaps uniquely global: Chips made in Oregon or Texas are shipped to a plant in Mexico to be attached to circuit boards made in China alongside capacitors made in Vietnam. It is not unheard-of for a product or its components to cross the Pacific three or even four times before showing up on retail shelves. The crackdown on Huawei in recent weeks has opened a new front to the trade war. Huawei buys chips and other component s from American manufacturers, and analysts warn that the fight could quickly spread to other companies. American companies sold more than $200 billion in computers and electronic goods to foreign buyers last year, including $18 billion to China. And while that was a small part of the United States' $2.5 trillion in total exports last year, the broader tech sector has accounted for an outsize share of economic growth in recent years. Anything that disrupts the global supply chains the industry relies on could threaten American economic growth, said Torsten Slok, chief economist for Deutsche Bank. Semiconductor sales, he said, have proved to be a reliable indicator of the direction of the broader economy   and sales have been falling this year. "We will find out soon if the economy was strong enough to withstand this," Mr. Slok said. If the electronics industry sneezes, few places will catch a cold as quickly as Portland. The industry employs close to 40,000 people in Oregon, including 20,000 at Intel, the state's largest private employer. Oregon exported $2.7 billion in electronics goods to China last year, more than any state other than California   a total that doesn't include companies, like ControlTek, that are just across the Columbia River in Washington State. Founded in 1971, ControlTek has weathered the rise of Japan and then China. Today, the company and its 140 employees don't try to compete directly with the high-volume factories in China. Instead, ControlTek, like American manufacturers in other industries, has survived by carving out a niche based on quality and service. Its plant in Vancouver, Wash., has state-of-the-art machines that place components   integrated circuits, capacitors, resistors and other devices, some barely big enough to see with the naked eye   onto circuit boards destined for medical devices, aircraft and even pitching machines. But it also has employees hand-soldering parts beneath high-powered magnifying glasses, the kind of personalized attention that can look like an anachronism on today's highly automated factory floors. When the first round of tariffs went into effect last year, ControlTek executives had no idea how they would be affected, or even how to find out. The software for tracking inventory showed the company's suppliers, but not where those suppliers got their material. "I didn't even know that was something you could find out," Mr. LaFrazia said. It was also unclear which products were subject to tariffs. Mr. LaFrazia, a 54-year-old Air Force veteran, recalled spending hours poring over an online list of tariff codes to figure out which applied to his parts. When he called the manufacturers, they often didn't know where they fell in the government's taxonomy of tradable goods. Even the government's experts can get confused   ControlTek recently had a shipment of parts delayed for 12 days because customs officials thought they contained aluminum that was subject to tariffs. (They didn't.) Over time, ControlTek has learned to navigate the system. Suppliers are sourcing components from Vietnam, Malaysia and other countries where possible, and ControlTek has begun factoring the tariffs into its product designs. "We'll design China out," Mr. LaFrazia said. The longer the trade war goes on, the more companies will have to make such decisions. Thomas Isaac, president and chief executive of Allied Technologies International, an Oregon manufacturer of parts for the telecommunications and aviation industries, said he had all but given up on selling to China. Sales there have slowed "almost to negligible" since tariffs took effect, he said. But Mr. Isaac has seen more business from customers looking to keep their suppliers closer to home. Mr. Isaac spent more than a decade at General Electric before acquiring Allied Technologies five year ago, and he said he remembered the enthusiasm for globe-spanning supply chains. Now that optimism is fading. "The global supply chain sounded good for the last 20 years, but you're already seeing companies pulling back and saying, 'Let's stay more local,'" he said. While companies may be rethinking their supply chains, Mr. Isaac said he did not expect to see production shift back to the United States in meaningful volumes, the stated goal of Mr. Trump's policies. So far, the data backs him up. Imports from China have fallen precipitously since the trade war began, both in electronics goods and over all. But that decline has been offset by increased imports from other countries. The nation's trade deficit has been largely unchanged. At ControlTek, tariffs have eaten into profit margins, although business as a whole hasn't suffered. On one level, the trade war is no different from health care costs, labor issues or any of the other challenges that businesses encounter. But Stacey Smith, ControlTek's vice president for human resources and marketing, said that for an American manufacturer, the tariffs were particularly hard to stomach. "The tariffs are different because it's your own government," she said. "I understand the negotiating tactics. But it really is quite painful to be one of the pawns."


This bra had a little extra padding. An Arizona woman was busted at the Mexican border when she tried to enter the U.S. with three pounds of heroin hidden on her body, including two packages tucked in her black bra, according to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection . Elaine Espinoza, 38, of Tucson, was arrested Tuesday by Customs officers in Nogales, N.M. The agency claimed she had $39,000 in heroin, much of it stuffed in her underwear. Espinoza was attempting to enter through the Mariposa pedestrian crossing when authorities discovered the drugs in her bra and disguised as a sanitary napkin. She was turned over to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Homeland Security Investigations. Follow on Twitter @jmolinet jmolinet@nydailynews.com


Red Bull Formula 1 junior Dan Ticktum suspects there is "something significantly wrong" with his Super Formula car after finishing a lap down at Sugo. . . Ticktum fears he may have damaged his chassis in a crash at the previous round at Autopolis, as he remains baffled by the one-second pace deficit to his teammate. "Terrible is the best way to describe [the weekend]," Ticktum told the Red Bull junior site. "We tried everything with the car, the set-up, I tried changing my driving style, we all did everything but there is something wrong that we didn't find." "I really wonder whether when I hit the kerb at Autopolis something was damaged that we haven't found. It does seem that something is significantly wrong." "These cars are very sensitive, you can see that most of the teams are inconsistent but that doesn't explain why I am a second off my teammate. "Not wanting to be arrogant but on an off day I might be a tenth or so off but this is more than that." All Super Formula races are streamed live and for free on Motorsport.tv . Kamui Kobayashi, KCMG, Lucas Auer, B-Max Racing Team Photo by: Masahide Kamio Podium glory for Auer While Ticktum endured another torrid weekend in his first full season in Super Formula, Auer secured his first maiden podium finish after qualifying inside the top five for the second race in a row. The B-Max by Motopark driver was running in second place when the safety car made a late appearance, but got bogged down by the lapped car of Oshima and slipped to third. "First podium for [the team] in Super Formula also for me," Auer summed up after the race. "I'm super happy, big congrats to them. "As I said a huge thanks for all the hard work. From now on we can build up. It's great to be learning this season and already riding on the podium is a confidence boost for the future races. "Race is always very entertaining. I had a good start, good first lap and a long stint on soft tyres, running P2. "Our pitstop was okay, I lost a position. We need to check this but unfortunately [Tadasuke Makino] retired in front of me straight away so I was again in P2. And then basically just safety car. "There was a bit of confusion with lapped cars because it would have been quite nice to have a proper showdown. But anyway that's how it is. Still happy with P3. Also in general strong weekend from us." Additional reporting by Tomohiro Yoshita


NORTH RIDGEVILLE, Ohio -- Police departments from several departments were involved in a chase that ended with a pickup truck crash. It ended just after 11 p.m. Thursday at the entrance ramp to I-480 westbound from Lorain Road in North Ridgeville. The driver, who has not been identified, was taken into custody and transported to St. John Westshore Hospital. Officers from North Olmsted, North Ridgeville, Linndale and the Ohio State Highway Patrol were all on scene when the pursuit ended. Fox 8 has reached out to each of the law enforcement agencies to find out what lead to the pursuit. We are waiting for responses. Stay with Fox 8 News and FOX8.com for updates on this developing story.     ©2019 WJW-TV, Cleveland Visit WJW-TV, Cleveland at www.fox8.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.


There are still a number of quality players that remain unsigned this far into the offseason. Looking at the Patriots roster, there are no major holes at the moment but this is the time to add more bodies at positions of need to see who comes out on top. 3. TE Austin Seferian-Jenkins Seeing the Patriots bring back Seferian-Jenkins would not be a surprise in any way. There is still a large cloud of uncertainty over the tight end position and the team is clearly still trying to make ends meet with the recent attempt to acquire TE Michael Roberts from the Detroit Lions. When Seferian-Jenkins was initially released, it was announced that he was taking a break due to personal issues. If those issues are resolved before training camp, there would still likely be a fit in New England for him. 2. DL Allen Bailey Despite losing Trey Flowers in free agency the Patriots have balanced his departure with the addition of players like Michael Bennett and Chase Winovich. Bailey is certainly a player to keep an eye on, given the Patriots' interest in him earlier this offseason. Bailey had a productive 2018 with the Chiefs and would be a versatile piece along the defensive line in New England. With the current depth at the position, there may not be an immediate need for Bailey, but an injury or trade somewhere along the roster could always open up opportunity. 1. OT Donald Penn If all goes well, Isaiah Wynn will be completely healthy and slide right into the starting line up at left tackle once training camp kicks off. At the moment, though, it is unclear where Wynn stands in his recovery from an Achilles injury last preseason. Taking that into account, the Patriots could look to free agent Donald Penn. Penn is an established veteran who could provide ample competition or even quality reps if, for whatever reason, Wynn were not ready. In addition to Penn, other veterans like Ryan Schraeder or Jeremy Parnell could provide similar production. MORE: 10 crazy Russell Westbrook trades, according to Trade Machine Five potential Russell Westbrook trade destinations WATCH: Jorge Masvidal Knocks Out Ben Askren in Five Seconds Raiders WR Hunter Renfrow 'impressed' coaching staff during OTAs At which positions are the Packers lacking depth entering training camp?


Vincent Lambert, a former nurse whose case had come to symbolize France's right-to-die debate , has died. Lambert, who had been on life support for more than a decade at Sebastopol Hospital in Reims, northeast France, died Thursday at 8:25 local time (12:25 ET), according to Jean Paillot, a lawyer representing his parents. The 42-year-old had sustained severe brain damage following a car accident in 2008 and had been living in a vegetative state. Medical experts had determined that his situation was irreversible. For more than five years, legal battles have raged between his family members over whether he should be kept alive, igniting a watershed debate in the country and drawing in international bodies, the French President and even Pope Francis. In May, that fight appeared to have finally reached its end, with a judicial ruling that allowed doctors to take Lambert off life support. That decision, in line with the wishes of his wife and siblings, followed a similar conclusion from the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg. It prompted doctors to begin the process of "passive" euthanasia, which is legal in France. Lambert's wife Rachel told RTL radio at the time that "to see him go is to see him as a freed man." She said that Lambert told her before his accident that he would not want to be kept alive in a vegetative state. But a last-ditch effort from Lambert's devout Catholic parents, who have been campaigning to keep him alive, halted the move hours later. An appeals court ruled in their favor, concluding that support could not be withdrawn until an ongoing report by the UN's Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities was completed. French President Emmanuel Macron had rejected calls from the parents for him to issue a presidential decree to keep Lambert on life support. The Pope also weighed in, tweeting after the initial court decision: "We pray for those who live with severe illness. Let us always safeguard life, God's gift, from its beginning until its natural end. Let us not give in to a throwaway culture." Last month, France's Court of Cassation overturned the appeal court ruling, allowing doctors to stop feeding Lambert on June 28. Maître Spinosi, a lawyer representing Lambert's wife, said that decision marked "the end of the dispute." Speaking of Lambert's passing on Thursday, his nephew François told CNN affiliate BFMTV: "It's a relief, of course, it's not sad, it puts things back in order. I hope he rests in peace." He added that he hoped that the funeral could remain intimate and that the family can now "get along and get closer," noting the controversial long-running family legal battle. "What happened here is a bit of an irreversible break, but it's not a tragedy." In a statement, the Vatican expressed "sorrow" at Lambert's death, reiterating the Pope's view that "God is the only patron of life".


Game preview, lineups, news and props for Marlins vs. Mets in Miami. Welcome to Sunday's Mets (41-51) vs. Marlins (34-56) game thread. Throughout the 2019 season, Fish Stripes is your home for daily Fish Picks prop bets. The monthly points leader for July, August, etc. wins Fish Stripes merchandise prizes. We're also saving something special for the overall full-season points leader. The best seller in our store : Caleb "KKKKKKKaleb" Smith shirts! The Fish Picks leaderboard will update daily to let you know where you stand. Mets Lineup RF Jeff McNeil CF Michael Conforto 1B Pete Alonso LF Dominic Smith 2B Robinson Canó C Wilson Ramos 3B Todd Frazier SS Adeiny Hechavarria P Jacob deGrom (3.27 ERA, 3.14 FIP, 30.7 K%, 36.3 Hard Hit% in 110.0 IP) Notes: The Mets are in an unfamiliar spot entering this rubber game. They haven't won a road series against anybody since April 1-3 (also in Miami)...Shortly before the All-Star break, deGrom passed the 1,000 career innings milestone. Among all pitchers with at least that much MLB experience, his 28.2% strikeout rate is fifth-highest all time, sandwiched between Hall of Famers Randy Johnson and Pedro Martínez. Marlins Lineup SS Miguel Rojas 3B Neil Walker 1B Garrett Cooper RF Brian Anderson 2B Starlin Castro LF Curtis Granderson CF César Puello C Bryan Holaday P Sandy Alcantara (3.82 ERA, 4.61 FIP, 16.1 K%, 31.9 Hard Hit% in 101.1 IP) Notes: It's time for César Puello to start justifying his place on this team. Acquired to give the Marlins offense a boost off the bench and versus left-handers, his small sample size with the team has been ugly (.154/.267/.179, 0 HR in 45 PA). Two of his three runs batted in came via bases-loaded hit by pitches. If Puello's bat doesn't wake up soon, the Fish have a variety of outfield alternatives on the 40-man roster. To any fans attending Marlins Park, pleased be advised that there is a new enhanced security process . Try to arrive earlier than usual. How to watch/listen/follow The game gets underway at 1:10 p.m. ET. Watch on FOX Sports Florida and via MLB.TV or listen on 940 WINZ. Sunday's credentialed Fish Stripes writer is Brandon Liguori ( @BrandonRLiguori ). Fish Picks No Fish Picks today, sorry! Everything's fine back to business as usual when the Marlins-Padres series begins on Tuesday. One more time, here's a look at everybody's point totals so far in July.


The Buffalo Bills open their 2019 training camp on Thursday. Players and coaches will report to St. John Fisher College for the first time in their pads this season. Here is a full list of the Bills roster, separated by position, with each player and their jersey number: Quarterback No. 17: Josh Allen No. 7: Matt Barkley No. 6: Tyree Jackson Running back No. 20: Frank Gore No. 25: LeSean McCoy No. 22: Marcus Murphy No. 32: Senorise Perry No. 40: Devin Singletary No. 45: Christian Wade No. 29: TJ Yeldon No. 42: Patrick DiMarco Wide receiver No. 10: Cole Beasley No. 13: Victor Bolden No. 15: John Brown No. 86: Nick Easley No. 16: Robert Foster No. 11: Zay Jones No. 14: Ray-Ray McCloud No. 19: Isaiah McKenzie No. 8: Andre Roberts No. 1: David Sills No. 82: Duke Williams Tight end No. 84: Nate Becker No. 80: Jason Croom No. 88: Dawson Knox No. 81: Tyler Kroft No. 85: Lee Smith No. 89: Tommy Sweeney Center No. 66: Russell Bodine No. 60: Mitch Morse Guard No. 61: Spencer Long No. 72: Isaac Asiata No. 64: Garrett McGhin No. 65: Ike Boettger No. 62: Vlad Ducasse No. 76: Jon Feliciano No. 67: Quinton Spain No. 75: Wyatt Teller Tackle No. 73: Dion Dawkins No. 70: Cody Ford No. 68: Conor McDermott No. 77: Ty Nsekhe No. 74: LaAdrian Waddle No. 79: De'Ondre Wesley Defensive tackle No. 98: Star Lotulelei No. 94: Kyle Peko No. 99: Harrison Phillips No. 96: Robert Thomas No. 63: LT Walton No. 91: Ed Oliver Defensive end No. 59: Eli Harold No. 55: Jerry Hughes No. 92: Darryl Johnson No. 90: Shaq Lawson No. 56: Mike Love No. 93: Trent Murphy No. 54: Eddie Yarbrough Cornerback No. 26: EJ Gaines No. 36: Kevin Johnson No. 24: Taron Johnson No. 47: Cam Lewis No. 38: Ryan Lewis No. 30: Lafayette Pitts No. 37: Denzel Rice No. 39: Levi Wallace No. 27: Tre'Davious White Linebacker No. 57: Lorenzo Alexander No. 41: Maurice Alexander No. 53: Tyrel Dodson No. 49: Tremaine Edmunds No. 48: Juwan Foggie No. 50: Vosean Joseph No. 44: Deon Lacey No. 58: Matt Milano No. 51: Julian Stanford No. 52: Corey Thompson Safety No. 28: Kurt Coleman No. 23: Micah Hyde No. 46: Jaquan Johnson No. 31: Dean Marlowe No. 33: Siran Neal No. 21: Jordan Poyer No. 35: Abraham Wallace Specialists No. 9: Corey Bojorquez No. 7: Cory Carter No. 4: Stephen Hauschka No. 18: Chase McLaughlin No. 69: Reid Ferguson MORE: Mike Trout's perfect 98.6 MPH throw to home plate had everyone in awe Roundup: A-Rod Buys J-Lo a Porsche, PBR Hard Coffee, MLB Trade Deadline Bold Predictions Ranking the NBA's Top 10 Big Threes Packers GM explains reasoning for releasing DL Mike Daniels Amani Toomer: Giants QB Eli Manning still has it


ATLANTA (AP) -- Anibal Sanchez finally found the form that made him successful in 2018. The discovery helped him finally land his first win of the season in near-perfect fashion. Sanchez allowed one hit in six scoreless innings, Howie Kendrick hit a three-run double and the Washington Nationals withstood a grand slam by rookie Austin Riley to beat the Atlanta Braves 14-4 on Wednesday night. Sanchez (1-6) made a triumphant return to Atlanta, where he thrived last season. He allowed one hit and one walk with seven strikeouts. BOX SCORE: NATIONALS 14, BRAVES 4 "That was the Braves' Sanchez that I played behind tonight," said Washington first baseman Matt Adams, who homered and drove in three runs. Nationals manager Dave Martinez also thought Sanchez showed his 2018 form by working the bottom half of the strike zone. "He mixes all his pitches up," Martinez said. "He was very effective. That's what I saw last year from Anibal, everything down in the zone." Juan Soto also homered for Washington , which swept the two-game series and ended Atlanta's streak of five straight series victories. The Nationals have won five of six. Sanchez was perfect through 5 1/3 innings until Ozzie Albies singled to the gap in right-center. Sanchez then walked Charlie Culberson before recording two straight outs. Sanchez said he was thinking about a no-hitter after striking out Tyler Flowers to start the sixth after the right-hander was behind in the count. "I came back to strike him out and I think `OK, I have a chance,'" Sanchez said. "... Next pitch, base hit." Sanchez came off the injured list before the game after recovering from a strained left hamstring. He had a 5.10 ERA through his first nine starts. Right-hander Kyle McGowin, who replaced Sanchez, gave up four straight hits, including a grand slam to Riley, to open the seventh. Riley said the Braves waited too late in the game to start hitting. "You've got to come out and play the whole nine," Riley said. Washington's hitters didn't hesitate. The Nationals went through their full lineup in each of the first two innings. Washington had five hits, including consecutive run-scoring singles by Adams, Kurt Suzuki and Victor Robles, in the four-run first. The Nats scored four more runs in the second. Anthony Rendon's two-run triple over right fielder Nick Markakis was followed by Soto's line-drive single up the middle, knocking Kevin Gausman out of the game. Gausman (2-4) gave up eight runs, matching his career high, on eight hits and two walks while recording only three outs. The right-hander faced four batters without recording an out in the second. His ERA climbed from 4.33 to 5.56. Soto led off the fourth with a homer to left-center off Touki Toussaint. Soto has a 13-game hitting streak. He drove in two and scored four runs. Adams drove in three. TRAINER'S ROOM Nationals: RHP Jeremy Hellickson (right shoulder strain) has been shut down from throwing due to continued shoulder soreness. He was placed on the injured list on May 21. ... RHP James Bourque was optioned to Triple-A Fresno to clear a roster spot for Sanchez. LIFE OF RILEY Riley has seven homers and 20 RBIs in his first 14 games. The seven homers are the second-highest total for a player's first 14 games. Colorado's Trevor Story had eight in 2016. Riley had two hits and is batting .375. He became only the second Atlanta player to hit a grand slam in his first 14 games, after Marcus Giles on May 15, 2005 against Colorado. 2021 ALL-STAR GAME FOR ATLANTA Before the game, Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred announced the 2021 All-Star Game will be played at SunTrust Park. A group of former Braves All-Stars who gathered for the announcement included five Hall of Famers: Hank Aaron, Chipper Jones, Phil Niekro, Tom Glavine and John Smoltz. UP NEXT Nationals: Following a day off Thursday, the Nationals will open a weekend series at Cincinnati on Friday when LHP Patrick Corbin (5-2, 2.85) is scheduled to face RHP Tyler Mahle (1-5, 4.15). Braves: The Braves, off Thursday, will remain home to open a three-game series against Detroit on Friday night. RHP Mike Foltynewicz (1-3, 5.67) is scheduled to face RHP Spencer Turnbull (2-4, 2.97). ------ More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP--Sports


DETROIT (AP) Boston manager Alex Cora wants the Red Sox to stop making victories so difficult. Xander Bogaerts and Rafael Devers homered, and the Red Sox raced to a lead and held on to beat the Detroit Tigers 9-6 on Friday in a game delayed more than two hours due to rain. ''We're playing better - don't get me wrong - but we still need to improve,'' Cora said. ''When you have a five-run lead, you have to hold it. We made it too tough again.'' Boston's sixth-inning rally came immediately after the rain delay of two hours, four minutes. ''We played cards and watched some of the summer-league basketball game,'' said Mookie Betts, who had three hits and three runs. ''It's not that tough to do.'' Eduardo Rodriguez won for the fifth time in his last eight starts. ''I was throwing the ball well, but we could see the rain was coming in,'' said Rodriguez, who was limited to five innings by the delay. ''I was feeling good and I was still ready to go when it stopped raining, but then it started again.'' Detroit dropped to 6-23 since June 1 and lost for the 23rd time in 26 home games. ''We had a good crowd tonight, and we really wanted to give them a win,'' Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire said. ''Our fans have been through some tough times lately, but there were good times before that and more good ones coming.'' Rodriguez (9-4) gave up one run on four hits and a walk while striking out four. ''I was just trying to get quick outs before the rain, and it ended up working pretty well,'' he said. Ryan Carpenter (1-6) lost his third straight game. He allowed three runs on seven hits and a walk in five innings. He struck out four and fell to 1-7 in 11 career outings at Comerica Park. ''I thought Carp did a nice job,'' Gardenhire said. ''They got him a couple times, but he had good stuff and we were going to send him out for the sixth before the rain got him.'' That wasn't enough to save Carpenter's job, though. He was optioned to Triple-A Toledo after the game to make room for a reliever who will join the team before Saturday's game. Betts started the game with a double off Carpenter and scored on a pair of groundouts. Boston added two more runs in the third when Betts led off with another hit - a single - and scored on Devers' 16th homer. ''The way (Devers) is swinging the bat, you feel like he can do damage on any pitch,'' Cora said. ''He's a threat.'' Jeimer Candelario's RBI double made it 3-1 in the fourth as storm clouds moved in. Heavy rain began to fall moments after Rodriguez retired Victor Reyes to end the fifth, and the game was immediately halted. The teams changed pitchers after the delay; both bullpens struggled. When play resumed, Boston scored three runs off Jose Cisnero in the sixth. Jackie Bradley Jr. had an RBI double, Betts added a sacrifice fly and a run scored on Candelario's error at third. The Tigers scored four times in the bottom of the inning to make it 6-5. Candelario and John Hicks had RBI singles as Betts and Bradley committed outfield errors. Bogaerts hit a three-run homer off Austin Adams in the eighth, making it 9-5. Hicks homered in the ninth. ''I loved the fact that we kept swinging the bats and we kept scoring runs,'' Gardenhire said. ''We're finally starting to hit the ball, but our bullpen didn't give us a chance.'' VETERAN ANTHEM PERFORMER Harold Lanning, a 91-year-old World War II veteran, performed the national anthem. Lanning performed in USO shows during his Army service. TRAINER'S ROOM Red Sox: RHP Heath Hembree pitched the ninth for Boston, his first appearance since going on the injured list on June 14 with an elbow strain. Tigers: C Grayson Greiner continued his rehab assignment with Class A Lakeland on Friday, going 0-2 in his third game. He has been on the injured list since June 15 with a lower-back strain. TIGERS EXTEND AVILA Before the game, the Tigers announced a multi-year contract extension for general manager Al Avila. Avila, who has held the job since Aug. 4, 2015, was under contract until the end of the 2020 season. The length of the extension was not announced. Avila, who worked as an assistant to Dave Dombrowski from 2002 until replacing him, has been overseeing the rebuild of a team that lost 98 games in each of the past two seasons and is on pace to lose 107 in 2019. UP NEXT Detroit's Jordan Zimmermann (0-5, 5.36) is to face former Tigers pitcher Rick Porcello (5-7, 5.07) on Saturday in the second of a three-game series. Boston is 4-0 in Porcello's four starts against his former team. --- More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP-Sports


TORONTO - With the spotlight on him, Draymond Green operated as comfortably as he does when he switches onto a guard during a pick-and-roll. He flashed wide smiles and offered serious introspection. He made analogies and took on topics head-on. He won the moment. "I think as a competitor, if you're trying to do something meaningful, if you don't have the mindset that you're the best ever, you failed already," Green, the Golden State Warriors forward, said Wednesday. "So if you don't have the mindset that you are the best reporter ever, then you already failed. "That's been my mindset since I can remember. That will be my mindset as long as I can remember anything - that I am the best ever at what I do. And every day that I step on the basketball floor I will strive to be that." For Green, being the best means digging in on defense, chasing down rebounds and initiating the Warriors' high-octane offense. It means howling at the officials, being completely unafraid and taking on all challenges. And it means sacrificing, letting others do the thing that's the most fun - put the ball in the basket - while he fights for the scraps. For as much as the NBA Finals, which begin Thursday night, will be about Stephen Curry's greatness, Klay Thompson's shooting, Kevin Durant's health and Kawhi Leonard's dominance, the games will probably come down to the handful of plays that Green and Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry specialize in. "(They're) really important," Warriors center Andrew Bogut said. "Unfortunately in today's kind of sporting landscape everyone looks at the stat sheet at the end of the game and judges players on what they have in the box score. Video by FOX Sports "But when you watch a game and you know anything about basketball, those two guys are prime examples of people that affect the game in so many different ways that you can't really add it up on a stat sheet. They're kind of the emotional leaders of their team." Lowry exists as the tie to the "old" Raptors days, Toronto winning only 34 games in his first season with the team. But paired with DeMar DeRozan and coach Dwane Casey, Toronto built itself into a contender in the Eastern Conference with five straight postseasons trips and five straight years with at least 48 wins. But contention wasn't good enough and tough decisions needed to be made. Masai Ujiri, Toronto's president of basketball operations, fired Casey last year after a season in which he won the NBA's coach of the year award and traded DeRozan, Lowry's best friend, to San Antonio to get Leonard. Only Lowry remains. "There's something about that guy that I just believe in. It's incredible," Ujiri said. "We have been through so much and he's a winner. There's no other way to put it, he's a winner. He's been hit upside the head from every different angle in the world, whether it's personal, everything, and he survives it. "Like every day he comes, he comes to win. Doesn't matter what mood he's in, like he comes to win." It has been evident throughout the playoffs, Lowry hurling his body in front of players while trying to draw a charge and throwing it at loose balls when they squirted free. Early in Toronto's series-clinching win against Milwaukee, Lowry saw a ball pinball between Leonard and Marc Gasol and dove for it - twice - before tipping it out to start a fast break. "He's definitely the most scrappy guy I've ever seen doing the little things, things that don't show up in the stat sheet but they're in the discussion," Toronto guard Danny Green said. "He does take the charges. He goes after loose balls. He boxes out - just every little thing possible." Even Draymond Green sees it from afar, saying he's got "mad respect" for the Raptors point guard. "He wasn't always an All-Star. He wasn't always a starter. But he got it out of the mud and he's where he's at today," Draymond Green said. "He's faced a lot of doubt. He's been criticized a ton, this year and previous years before, but yet he's still standing and he's here in this moment and it's well deserved." It was almost like Green was talking about himself. The former second-round pick has been the king of doing the little things it takes to win throughout the Warriors' run of two straight NBA titles and three in four seasons. "Coming into the league people would say that he was undersized this or not good at that. But he's worked at it," Lowry said of Green. "They said he was out of shape and he got in shape. He got his body right. He improved his jump shooting, improved his conditioning. He always had the toughness because coming from where he's from, you got to be tough." On the way into this postseason, Green shed more than 20 pounds and he's been outstanding on both sides of the court, averaging 13.6 points, 9.9 rebounds, 8.2 assists, 1.7 blocks and 1.4 steals while leading the Warriors' defense in series wins over the Los Angeles Clippers, Houston Rockets and Portland Trail Blazers. "He's a different guy. He looks different. He's slimmer and sleeker and faster, and I think that confidence has allowed him to be more poised on the floor," Golden State coach Steve Kerr said. "When you're playing well and you're feeling good about yourself, it's easier to sort of maintain your emotions. ... You're seeing the best of Draymond right now. "He's in great condition, an unbelievably high level of play and very poised. It all, to me, it all ties together." Lowry and Green aren't the favorites to end the NBA Finals as the series' most valuable player. The gaudy stats will likely end up next to the names of Curry, Thompson or Leonard. But Lowry and Green can't afford to have nights where their energy and emotion are off. They're just too important as the emotional leaders for their teams. "That title means a lot to me. But with that title comes great responsibility because when you are an emotional leader, your team feeds off that," Green said. "And if you don't bring that, your team usually lacks in that area. ... I have to bring that emotion to the table. That's my job. That's the reality of it. But yet it's something that I enjoy. It's a role that you don't get nights off. "You're going to have off nights shooting. You're going to have nights where you turn the ball over. You're going to even have nights where you don't get as many rebounds. You don't get off nights as an emotional leader, and if you do, the ramifications, they're not good." Visit the Los Angeles Times at www.latimes.com Related slideshow: 2019 NBA Playoffs (Provided by imagn)


No running back ended last year stronger than Tennessee's Derrick Henry . Look for him to start this year strong as well. Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith intends to ride Henry this season, according to the Titans' website. In December, Henry had 97 carries for 625 yards and eight touchdowns. That was the single most productive month that any NFL running back had last season. If Henry could sustain that level of production for 16 games, he'd have a 2,000-yard season. Henry, who is heading into the final year of his contract, is looking for a big year that will lead to a big payday .


Looking to add a new companion to the family? There are dozens of delightful doggies up for adoption at animal shelters in and around Jersey City, so you won't have to look far to find the perfect new pal. Hoodline used data from Petfinder to power this roundup of dogs available for adoption near you. Read on to meet some friendly, furry locals. (Details like pet availability, training, vaccinations and other features are based on data provided by Petfinder and may be subject to change; contact the shelter for the latest information.) Yael Grobglas, German wirehaired pointer and Catahoula leopard dog mix Yael Grobglas is a winsome female German wirehaired pointer and Catahoula leopard dog mix currently housed at See Spot Rescued . Yael Grobglas is looking for a cat-free family. She's spayed, vaccinated and has mastered her house-training etiquette. Here's what Yael Grobglas' friends at See Spot Rescued think of her: Yael is incredibly smart. She is housebroken and knows sit, down, paw and roll over. Yael is a sweet girl who loves to be around people and is always up for a good time. She's also got a goofy side and is guaranteed to keep you laughing! Read more about Yael Grobglas on Petfinder . Kesa, hound and shepherd mix Kesa is a charming male hound and shepherd mix in the care of Liberty Humane Society . He already has all of his shots, and he's neutered. Read more about how to adopt Kesa on Petfinder . Verao, pit bull terrier mix Verao is a male pit bull terrier mix being cared for at Liberty Humane Society . He already has all of his shots, and he's neutered. Read more about how to adopt Verao on Petfinder . Puppup, pit bull terrier and English bulldog mix Puppup is a male pit bull terrier and English bulldog mix currently residing at Liberty Humane Society . Puppup is the life of the party, and he'll get along great with your other dogs. He's already neutered, and he has all his shots. Apply to adopt Puppup today at Petfinder . Bayou, pit bull terrier and boxer mix Bayou is an adorable female pit bull terrier and boxer mix being kept at Liberty Humane Society . She is already vaccinated and spayed. Apply to adopt Bayou today at Petfinder . This story was created automatically using local animal shelter data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


New England Patriots Until Tom Brady retires and Bill Belichick rides off into the sunset, the New England Patriots will remain playoff mainstays. Even with Rob Gronkowski moving on, there's more than enough talent on this roster for New England to win yet another division title. It starts on offense where second-year running back Sony Michel will look to take the next step. The additions of N'Keal Harry and Demaryius Thomas should help to offset the loss of Gronkowski. On defense, New England yielded the seventh-fewest points in the NFL last season   and now Bill Belichick will call plays following the departure of last season's DC Brian Flores to Miami. The Patriots will once again be the team to beat in the AFC. Cleveland Browns Baker Mayfield is coming off a historic rookie season, and he'll be surrounded by an even better supporting cast in 2019. Kareem Hunt will join Nick Chubb in the backfield. Newly acquired wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is an elite talent who could make this offense truly special, especially with high-end pass-catchers Jarvis Landry and David Njoku drawing plenty of attention themselves. The Browns also upgraded on the other side of the ball by adding defensive linemen Sheldon Richardson, Olivier Vernon and rookie cornerback Greedy Williams. Cleveland will enter the season with higher expectations than usual, but this squad looks ready to make the Browns winners again. Baltimore Ravens The Ravens surprised many last season after earning a wild-card berth following the benching of Joe Flacco in favor of Lamar Jackson. The offense should be much better this year, with new OC Greg Roman building the offense around Jackson's strengths. Veteran RB Mark Ingram and rookie WR Marquise Brown should add some much-needed firepower to the offense. The always-stout Baltimore defense brought in perennial Pro Bowl safety Earl Thomas this offseason as well. He should be just as good in Baltimore as he was in Seattle. Things are looking up for the Ravens. Houston Texans There are few combos in the league better than Deshaun Watson and DeAndre Hopkins. They're the primary reason the Texans won 11 games last season and stood atop the AFC South when it was all said and done. Both look primed for another big year. Jadeveon Clowney and J.J. Watt will continue to wreak havoc on defense. Newly acquired defensive backs Bradley Roby and Tashaun Gipson, along with stud young safety Justin Reid, should help make up for last season's pass defense deficiencies. Kansas City Chiefs Patrick Mahomes' emergence as arguably the best quarterback in the NFL changed everything for Kansas City last season. He put up awe-inspiring numbers , turned a good offense into a great one and helped the team score 35 points per game. The only question here is whether a revamped defense under first-year coordinator Steve Spagnuolo can hold its own. We're betting it can, and that Mahomes will pick up right where he left off last season. Los Angeles Chargers General manager Tom Telesco added reinforcements on defense by bringing in Pro Bowl linebacker Thomas Davis. He also spent the team's first two picks in the draft on DT Jerry Tillery and S Nasir Adderley. On offense, future Hall of Fame quarterback Philip Rivers is coming off a career-best 2018 performance and has plenty of talent to work with. The young core of Keenan Allen, Mike Williams and Melvin Gordon are all just coming into their own. The return of Hunter Henry is just icing on the cake. Expect Los Angeles and Kansas City to battle for the AFC West title again. Don't surprised if the Chargers win it this year. Philadelphia Eagles Carson Wentz is 100% healthy. If he stays that way, given the talent surrounding him, Philadelphia is a Super Bowl contender. The Eagles got an absolute steal in a trade for former Pro Bowler Jordan Howard. They then doubled down at the running back position by drafting Miles Sanders. Zach Ertz and Alshon Jeffery are joined this year by DeSean Jackson, whose deep speed will add a much needed element to the offense. Dallas will be game, but the Eagles have the talent to run away with the NFC East. Green Bay Packers Uncharacteristically, the Packers were aggressive in free agency, upgrading the pass rush by adding Za'Darius Smith and Preston Smith. They also drafted Michigan star Rashan Gary to help get after the quarterback. If youngsters Aaron Jones and Marquez Valdes-Scantling take the next step, Aaron Rodgers will have more than he needs to carry the Packers, even in a defensive-minded NFC North. We expect a major bounce-back season for Green Bay under first-year head coach and innovative offensive mind Matt LaFleur. Minnesota Vikings Kirk Cousins' first season in Minnesota was a mixed bag, but he returns to an offense stacked with talent. Stud running back Dalvin Cook will be another year removed from his ACL injury and the Vikings boast the game's best wide receiver pairing in Stefon Diggs and Adam Thielen. On defense, Minnesota has elite-level playmakers at every level. Danielle Hunter, Anthony Barr and Xavier Rhodes all have the ability to dominate. Pro Bowl safety Harrison Smith is also a difference-maker. There's just too much talent in place for Minnesota to miss the playoffs again. New Orleans Saints New Orleans' offense is going to be dangerous this season   again. It all starts with Drew Brees, of course, but he's far from the team's only star. Alvin Kamara is a dynamic two-way threat who will get a bigger workload in 2019 following Mark Ingram's departure, and Michael Thomas is off to the best start to a career for a pass-catcher in NFL history. New Orleans also has one of the most underrated defenses in the NFL. Cameron Jordan and Marcus Davenport are incredibly talented bookends on the defensive line. Marshon Lattimore is among the best young corners in the league and Vonn Bell, Marcus Williams and Chauncey Gardner-Johnson can all do work at safety. The Saints will be Super Bowl contenders again this year. Carolina Panthers The healthy return of Cam Newton looms large in Carolina. If he regains his MVP form, this is a dangerous team. Stud running back Christian McCaffrey and emerging wide receiver DJ Moore are difference-makers. The addition of All-Pro defensive tackle Gerald McCoy will help all three levels defensively. The Panthers have been inconsistent from year to year, but should be back in the mix in 2019. Los Angeles Rams Los Angeles is anchored by Sean McVay, the game's most innovative offensive mind. Jared Goff is still improving, Cooper Kupp will return from injury and Todd Gurley should be ready to rock again. The presence of two-time reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year Aaron Donald on the other side of the ball doesn't hurt either. A deep, well-rounded roster should make the Rams the favorites to win the NFC West again.


The Jacksonville Jaguars were pretty much outmatched in every way Thursday night as they lost their first preseason game to the Baltimore Ravens in a game that got ugly and ended with a final score of 29-0. With a score like that, of course there were some players who didn't look so hot, while a handful managed to shine despite the overall concerning performance. Here's a quick look at six players whose stock rose or dipped after the game: Stock up: DE Josh Allen Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports Allen had a penalty early in the game, but he balled out for the most part. In fact, on his first play he was able to record a tackle in the backfield on running back Gus Edwards. It ended up being his only tackle of the game, but head coach Doug Marrone raved about his stoutness against the run and told the media that he likes where the rookie is at the moment . here's josh allen's first play pic.twitter.com/MLnF5tIM3v - MadeByTim (@MadeByTim) August 8, 2019 Stock down: DL Taven Bryan Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports Prior to the game we listed Taven Bryan amongst those who needed to stand out because he's been quiet in camp. He unfortunately remained that way in Week 1's game after receiving significant play time. While seeing the field for over 30 snaps, he didn't register a single tackle on the night and simply couldn't get off blocks at times. Taven Bryan didn't make a tackle in 36 snaps last night. Eli Ankou made 3 tackles in 29 snaps for the #Jaguars . - Hays Carlyon (@HaysCarlyon) August 9, 2019 That's certainly not the way you would like to see a first-round pick start the season being that the Jags invested a lot into him. It also didn't help that the quarterback the Jags passed on to draft Bryan, Lamar Jackson, was on the other side of the field successfully moving his team down the field. All that said, Bryan has to show some life sooner rather than later as his struggles are beginning to become concerning. Stock up: Safety C.J. Reavis Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports Those watching the game Thursday couldn't help but notice Reavis, who was flying all over the field. He led the team in tackles on the night with six, but it felt like hew was around the ball more than the stats indicate. As a result, he was one of many Doug Marrone also singled out after the game. Doug Marrone singles out C.J. Reavis, Josh Allen, Tre Herndon, Dawuane Smoot and D.J. Alexander as defensive guys who played well. #Jaguars - Phillip Heilman (@phillip_heilman) August 9, 2019 Reavis' performance couldn't come at a better time as there are concerns about the Jags' depth at safety behind starters Ronnie Harrison and Jarrod Wilson. Heck, who knows, maybe his performance on Thursday could put him in the discussion to start if Wilson struggles this preseason. Stock down: The reserve QBs Aug 8, 2019; Baltimore, MD, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Nick Foles (7) looks at a tablet with quarterback Gardner Minshew (15) during the second half against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports With Nick Foles sitting out, Thursday was a night for Gardner Minshew, Tanner Lee and Alex McGough to show everyone what the hype was about as Tom Coughlin raved about the group back in May . Long story short, they left something to be desired. It's worth mentioning that none of the three had the starting offensive line in front of them, but the argument could be made that those are often the circumstances for most reserve quarterbacks during the preseason. Simply put, the good ones (and there aren't many in the trios defense) find a way to impress regardless of the circumstances. Of the three backups, Minshew was clearly the best player, but even he made some inaccurate throws and showed questionable arm strength while ending the night 7-of-14 (50 percent) for 46 yards. Meanwhile, McGough (3-of-8 for 18 yards) and Lee (0-of-3) had even rougher nights as both threw picks and couldn't find their rhythm. Luckily, there is still a little time for the group to put Thursday past them. However, they'll have to do it with less snaps in Weeks 2-3 as Foles might see a little more play time. Stock up: CB Tae Hayes Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports Hayes has been impressive in camp and transferred that same success to the field Thursday. He acquired the lone pick for the Jags' defense late in the second quarter after stepping in front of receiver Miles Boykin who was looking to link up with quarterback Trace McSorley on a hitch route. Hayes also had two tackles on the day and two pass breakups, too. No one more excited for @hayeskt2 's INT than @jalenramsey #JAXvsBAL | #DUUUVAL pic.twitter.com/URRGfMXjFL - #DUUUVAL (@Jaguars) August 9, 2019 Sure, he wasn't perfect and gave up a touchdown (which was actually called back), but Hayes has proven to be scrappy all summer. Additionally, at 5-foot-9, 188 pounds, the Jags probably aren't viewing him as a guy they'd put on the outside in the future, so he wouldn't be put in the predicaments we've seen in the preseason. Besides it would appear he's more of a player who could end up on the Jags practice squad, where the could maybe develop him as a nickel guy who could predominantly play on special teams. CB Breon Boarders Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports The Ravens targeted Boarders occasionally and had some success against him and there even was a pass interference penalty call against him in the game. That said, with the No. 5 cornerback spot potentially available, and players like Hayes and Picasso Nelson impressing, Boarders will need to rebound against the Philadelphia Eagles. Like Hayes and Nelson, Boarders has made plays in camp, and if he can't make the team, a practice squad spot could be up for grabs for him. That in mind, the next three weeks will be big for him as he looks to bounce back from a preseason Week 1 game that wasn't horrendous, but also wasn't his best. 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Government prosecutors on Thursday released the audio recording of a voicemail from President Donald Trump's then-personal lawyer asking Michael Flynn 's attorney for "some kind of heads up" about the former national security adviser's cooperation with investigators. "Hey, Rob, uhm, this is John again," the Nov. 22, 2017 voicemail recording starts out, as Trump's lawyer, John Dowd, requests Flynn's attorney, Rob Kelner, for a "heads up" about the nature of Flynn's cooperation, a move that special counsel Robert Mueller's team has described as a "potential" effort to hinder the investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election. "If, on the other hand, we have, there's information that. .. implicates the President, then we've got a national security issue, or maybe a national security issue, I don't know ... some issue, we got to-we got to deal with, not only for the President, but for the country," Dowd tells Kelner in the voicemail. "So ... uh ... you know, then-then, you know, we need some kind of heads up. Um, just for the sake of ... protecting all our interests, if we can, without you having to give up any ... confidential information." (MORE: Transcript released of voicemail Trump lawyer left for Flynn lawyer asking for a 'heads up') Dowd also tells Kelner that he "understand[s]" that Flynn can't join the joint defense agreement with the president, and added that the president's "feelings toward Flynn" "still remains." Flynn and his legal team had an informal joint defense agreement with the president and had engaged in privileged discussions before Flynn withdrew as he started cooperating with prosecutors. Excerpts from the voicemail were included in Mueller's report and the government made public a complete transcript of the recording last week. In court documents filed last month , government prosecutors described the contact from Trump's attorney, as one of many "potential" efforts by those close to the president to thwart the investigation -- an effort exposed because of Flynn's 18 month-long cooperation with the special counsel's team. (MORE: New details emerge in Michael Flynn's cooperation with Mueller probe) "The defendant informed the government of multiple instances, both before and after his guilty plea, where either he or his attorneys received communications from persons connected to the Administration or Congress that could have affected both his willingness to cooperate and the completeness of that cooperation," the government noted in a court filing from last month. (MORE: Judge delays sentencing Flynn after rebuke: 'Arguably, you sold your country out!') In a statement to ABC News last week when the full transcript was released, Dowd said Mueller's report "suggests that the joint defense conversations attributed to me by voicemail and statements and conclusions by Flynn counsel were an attempt by me to make them reconsider their position to cooperate." "This is clearly a baseless, political document designed to smear and damage the reputation of counsel and innocent people," Dowd said. Flynn on Thursday filed motion to drop Kelner as his attorney. Kelner did not respond to ABC News' request for comment.


DETROIT   Even if Nate Lashley is going to run away with the inaugural Rocket Mortgage Classic, Doc Redman has plenty to play for in the final round. The former U.S. Amateur champ has faced an uphill battle since turning pro more than a year ago, and currently only has status on the Mackenzie Tour in Canada. But Redman shot a 62 Monday to earn medalist honors in the qualifier, and he's made the most of an unexpected opportunity. That includes a third-round 67 that left him in a tie for fifth at 14 under, nine shots off the lead. "It's been nice to see the results come together. It's been a grind," Redman said. "This was kind of an unexpected bonus, so just trying to make the most of it and keep the pedal down." Full-field scores from the Rocket Mortgage Classic Rocket Mortgage Classic: Articles, photos and videos Redman's current travel plans include a trip to Minnesota on Monday for another shot to qualify for the 3M Open. Failing that, he'll head across the bridge from Detroit to Windsor, Ontario for a Mackenzie Tour event, where he's currently sixth in the Order of Merit with the top five at season's end earning Korn Ferry Tour cards for 2020. But that could all change with a big finish at Detroit Golf Club. A top-10 result would earn him a tee time next week at the 3M, while Redman finished T-18 at the Wells Fargo Championship on a sponsor invite in his only other Tour start this year. That means he also has a chance to earn enough non-member points this week to ensure a spot in the Korn Ferry Tour Finals in August, where he'd have a shot at a PGA Tour card for next season. "It's comforting to know that I've definitely got a job somewhere next year," he said. "Tomorrow is just a matter of sticking to the game plan and seeing what happens. It'll be a fun opportunity."


When ranking the best defensive backcourts in the league, Lonzo Ball and Jrue Holiday will be a duo that comes up quickly on that list. Holiday himself has already spoken about it and players around the league know of the proven pedigree of Holiday and the potential of Ball. E'Twaun Moore is amongst those who are excited about a potential backcourt featuring that duo. In a recent interview with HoopsHype , Moore talked about the potential of those two on the court together defensively. Oh man, they could be real dominant. Both of those guys hawk the ball and are really aggressive. They can both switch one-through-three or one-through-four. They can lock down most people. They're going to make us very versatile and they're going to be really tough to play against. Holiday himself sees the duo as a potentially great force, as he recently said in his own interview during a Summer League game . "I'm excited about that. I'm excited about that. So seeing Lonzo play ever since UCLA, play with my little brother, being able to play against him now for a couple years in the league, how he gets after it, how active he is, how he can pass, how he can even get to the basket and make plays. But his defense is where I feel like I love him the most because I'm a defensive guy. Being able to be aggressive, get steals then after steals, being able to make the right play, that's him." In reality, the only team with an objectively better defensive backcourt is the Clippers with Patrick Beverley and Paul George. Aside from that, not only will the Pelicans have one of the best defensive backcourts but one of the best defensive teams period. Brandon Ingram is still one of the best young perimeter defenders, Derrick Favors is an underrated defender down low and Zion Williamson flashed moments of brilliance on the defensive end at Duke. The quintet may be in their first year together but there's reason to believe they could form a formidable force defensively next season. MORE: Poker player argues over dealer chip counting error during crucial all-in hand at WSOP Main Event POLL: Who was the 2018-19 ALL-USA Boys Athlete of the Year? New Grady Jarrett contract lays groundwork for Kenny Clark, Packers E'Twaun Moore Q&A: 'I didn't know we were going to get all of that back for Anthony Davis' Trysten Hill may be crowning point on Cowboys star-studded defense