The Jets officially announced that Phil Savage will be joining Joe Douglas's front office on Wednesday afternoon. The former Cleveland Browns general manager has been out of the NFL since 2012 when he was a player personnel executive with the Philadelphia Eagles. Most recently, Savage was serving as the GM of the Arizona Hotshots of the now defunct Alliance of American Football. Savage is one of three new faces that can help Douglas and the Jets bolster their scouting department. We'll get to them in the coming days. For now, let's get to know the Jets' newest senior football adviser. Longtime NFL Executive While Phil Savage has been out of the NFL for nearly seven years, he comes with loads of experience. Savage served as the Ravens' director of college scouting (1996-2002) and director of player personnel (2003-04). In Cleveland, he was the Browns' senior vice president/general manager from 2005-08 before joining the Eagles as a player personnel consultant (2010-11) and player personnel executive (2011-12). Senior Bowl From 2012-18, Savage served as the director of the Senior Bowl. He mutually parted ways with the Senior Bowl for a chance to be the GM of the Arizona Hotshots of the Alliance of American Football, which folded before the end of its first season. For over a decade, the Jets have struggled as far as the draft is concerned. Hiring an executive like Savage, with his previous resources and knowledge of the college game, is a great start to correcting that course. Joe Douglas Connection Filling out his front office, Joe Douglas wanted some familiarity. Douglas turned to Savage for a reunion of sorts. The duo worked together in Baltimore from 2000-05 with Douglas serving as a scout and Savage heading the college scouting and player personnel departments. This time around and nearly 14 years later, Savage will be working under Douglas, trying to win another Super Bowl. Drafting Track Record While Savage has some blemishes next to his name, his drafting record includes some Hall of Famers, Pro Bowlers and All-Pros. With the Baltimore Ravens, Savage played an important role in drafting OT Jonathan Ogden, LB Ray Lewis, WR Jermaine Lewis, LB Peter Boulware, CB Chris McAlister, RB Jamal Lewis, LB Adalius Thomas, TE Todd Heap, S Ed Reed and LB Terrell Suggs. While in Cleveland, Savage's most famous draft pick with the Browns was Wisconsin OT Joe Thomas - the third overall pick in 2007. If the Jets can get that level of success from their scouting department, Savage will play an integral role in getting New York to the next level. MORE: Kenan Thompson zinged the Lightning at NHL Awards show and the players seemed annoyed Four potential Kawhi Leonard landing spots in free agency Rob Pelinka May Not Have Known the Cap Rules for Anthony Davis Trade Mike Conley's trade to Utah could have a silver lining, for Boston Nate Gerry has earned the trust of Eagles coaches


Washington on Monday revoked visa-free entry rights to the United States for foreigners who have visited North Korea in the past eight years, potentially dealing a new blow to the isolated country's nascent tourist industry. The US allows citizens of 38 countries -- including South Korea, Japan and France -- to enter for up to 90 days without a visa under a waiver programme. But visitors who have travelled to eight countries including North Korea since March 1, 2011 are "no longer eligible", details posted Monday on the US Customs and Border Protection website showed, and they will have to apply for tourist or business visas. The other seven countries -- most of them in the Middle East -- were already on the exclusion list. The change will affect tens of thousands of people from visa waiver countries who have gone to the North as tourists or for other purposes in recent years. It will also put a damper on South Korean President Moon Jae-in's hopes of promoting cross-border tourism projects for his citizens to visit their nuclear-armed neighbour. South Korean media put the spotlight on top business leaders including Samsung Electronics vice chairman Lee Jae-yong who were part of Moon's delegation to Pyongyang for a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in September. A Samsung spokesperson declined to comment. US citizens have been banned from visiting North Korea since 2017, a measure introduced after an American student detained in Pyongyang was released in a coma and died a few days later.


LONDON (AP)   After a first week in office that saw him booed in Scotland and berated in Belfast, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was facing his first electoral test on Thursday   a special election that could see his Conservative government's working majority in Parliament cut to just one vote. Voters are electing a lawmaker in a by-election for the seat of Brecon and Radnorshire in Wales after Conservative incumbent Chris Davies was ousted. He was dumped by a petition of local electors after being convicted of a 700-pound ($847) expenses fraud. Davies is running to regain the seat but faces a strong challenge from the Liberal Democrats' Jane Dodds in a vote overshadowed by Brexit. Polls close at 10 p.m. (2100 GMT), with results expected early Friday. In Britain's 2016 referendum on leaving the European Union, the Brecon constituency   a hilly, largely rural area about 175 miles (280 kilometers) west of London   voted by 52%-48% to leave the EU, an outcome that exactly matched the national result. As in the rest of the U.K., the area's voters remain deeply divided over the decision   and over the fact that, three years later, Britain is still a member of the 28-nation bloc. Johnson became prime minister last week after winning a Conservative leadership race by vowing to take Britain out of the EU on Oct. 31, with or without a divorce deal. The Conservatives hope Johnson's commitment to complete Brexit "come what may" will neutralize a challenge from the new Brexit Party, led by longtime euroskeptic Nigel Farage. The pro-EU Liberal Democrats are hoping to win support from Welch voters opposed to Brexit. The centrist Liberal Democrats hold just 12 of the 650 seats in the House of Commons but have seen their support surge because of their call for Britain to remain in the EU. In European Parliament elections in May, the party took 20% of U.K. votes, trouncing both the Conservatives and the main opposition Labour Party, whose leadership is divided over Brexit. Johnson, who visited the area Tuesday, said "a vote for any party other than Conservatives pushes the Liberal Democrats one step closer to cancelling the (Brexit) referendum result." While many farmers back Brexit out of frustration with the EU's rules-heavy Common Agricultural Policy, sheep farmers in Brecon worry that, without an EU divorce deal, steep tariffs on lamb exports will devastate their business. Johnson was criticized by Welsh farmers and booed in the Welch capital, Cardiff, this week during his first tour of the U.K. as prime minister. He also faced jeers from Scottish independence protesters in Edinburgh and censure from politicians in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Both areas voted to remain in the EU, and many residents resent being forced to leave the bloc against their will. Johnson has just over 90 days to secure and ratify a new divorce deal with the EU, or get Britain ready to leave the 28-nation bloc without one. Lawmakers are unlikely to make it easy for him. The Conservatives lack an overall majority in the House of Commons, and rely on an alliance with 10 lawmakers from Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party. If the Conservatives lose the Brecon seat, the governing alliance will have 320 of the 639 voting lawmakers   the bare minimum needed to carry votes. That will leave Johnson's government struggling to pass any legislation and vulnerable to an opposition no-confidence vote that could trigger an early general election. Lawmakers in Parliament previously voted to prevent Johnson's predecessor, Theresa May, from taking Britain out of the EU without a deal, and pro-EU lawmakers say they will try to stop Johnson from doing the same thing. Johnson says he wants a Brexit deal, but is demanding the EU make major changes to the divorce agreement it struck with May, which was rejected three times by Britain's Parliament. The EU is adamant that it won't renegotiate. European Commission spokeswoman Mina Andreeva said Thursday the Brexit "withdrawal agreement is not up for re-opening." Economists say a no-deal Brexit would severely disrupt trade and plunge the U.K. into recession. Johnson's hard-line stance has unnerved currency markets, were the pound fell to a new 28-month low on Thursday of $1.2085. The Bank of England on Thursday slashed its U.K. growth forecast for this year and next to 1.3%   from its previous 1.5% and 1.6%   because of Brexit uncertainty. Governor Mark Carney said a no-deal Brexit would deliver an "instantaneous shock" to the economy in which the pound would fall, inflation would rise and GDP would slow. The government insists it can ease the shock of a no-deal Brexit by being prepared, and has set aside more than 2 billion pounds ($2.4 billion) for measures including hiring 500 border officers, stockpiling essential medicines and mounting a public information campaign. Opponents called the measures a waste of cash. The British government spent heavily before the originally scheduled March 29 Brexit date, hiring ferries and booking warehouse space to stockpile essential goods   money that ended up being wasted because Britain did not leave. Labour lawmaker Meg Hillier, who heads the Commons Public Accounts Committee, accused the government of conducting "megaphone diplomacy with Brussels using taxpayers' money." ___ Lorne Cook in Brussels contributed to this story. ___ Follow AP's full coverage of Brexit at: https://www.apnews.com/Brexit


Rep. Scott Peters (D-Calif.) wants the House to work five days a week when it is in session. Lawmakers typically fly in from their districts for Monday votes at 6:30 p.m. and depart Washington by mid-afternoon Thursday. Occasionally the House starts its week Tuesday evening and adjourns Friday afternoon. But Peters introduced a resolution   on the eve of a two-week congressional recess   that would change the House's standing rules so that it meets five days a week for 39 weeks each year. Weeks that include holidays would be shortened to four voting days. The California Democrat, who will likely face one of the toughest reelection races next year, argued that establishing five-day workweeks would save money and help lawmakers get to know each other. The resolution is part of Peters's plan of measures to "#FixCongressNow." "Average Americans work five days a week so there is no reason Congress should not be required to as well. A five-day work week would increase the time members of Congress are able to spend together working on substantive legislation and would help foster bipartisan working relationships. It would also save taxpayer money by reducing travel costs of members traveling between Washington and their districts," a summary from Peters's office states. The House is currently scheduled to be in session for 34 weeks this year with 18 recess weeks, including the five-week August break. Peters's resolution would allow a maximum of 13 recess weeks. Many lawmakers have called for five-day congressional workweeks in the past without success. Rep. David Jolly (R-Fla.) urged the House Rules Committee to make a similar change late last year, but it was not included in the final rules package for the new Congress.


Arizona Cardinals quarterback Brett Hundley wants to be a starting quarterback. He signed with the Cardinals knowing they had Josh Rosen and could have Kyler Murray. He intends on competing for the job, not simply yielding it to Murray, although everyone knows Murray will be the guy. Could he be the next version of Drew Stanton, who eventually accepted the role he has had for nearly a decade in the league. Hundley doesn't think he will ever get to that point. "I'm shooting for the stars, going for a starting role," he said on Arizona Sports 98.7 FM , when he was asked if he would get to the point of accepting being a backup. "Once I get to that point, I don't think I'll play anymore. I don't play to be second. I don't play to sit back on the sidelines." Stanton prepared knowing he could start but knew his role. And having been in the league a decade, getting paid well to play a game and prepare to play it has its perks. But Hundley isn't wired that way. "People say you're not getting hit, you're getting paid millions," he said. "I don't play the game of football for that. Money isn't my motivation in this. It's nice to live a nice lifestyle but that's not what I play for. "I think if I ever get to that point and my passion's not in it, I'll stop." Listen to the latest from Cards Wire's Jess Root on his podcast, Rise Up, See Red. Subscribe on Apple podcasts or Stitcher Radio . View embedded content MORE: The 6 best and 6 worst contracts of the 2019 NBA offseason Mesmerizing speed could force Jon'Vea Johnson onto Cowboys roster Three Potential Trade Destinations for Russell Westbrook Expected starting lineup for Lakers with LeBron James at point guard Packers showing heavy interest in supplemental draft S Jalen Thompson


EL PASO, Texas -- President Donald Trump flew to Dayton, Ohio and El Paso, Texas on Wednesday to meet with victims from last week's shootings. A Colorado family was in El Paso during the president's visit, but did not meet him. Alvaro Mena's stepfather and mother were both shot outside the Walmart on Saturday. Mena's stepfather, Juan Velasquez, passed away Monday from his injuries. His mother, Nicholasa, survived and is recovering from her injuries. The couple had just pulled into the parking lot and were shot before they could even get out of their car. "We're grateful to God she made it out alive," Mena said. Mena did not meet Trump, but wishes he could have. The president visited another hospital in El Paso where many other victims are recovering. "It was chaos, chaos everywhere today. Police activity everywhere we went," Mena said. "I don't feel anger toward him, but he needs to watch what he says because those words really hurt people and others take it as a chance to go do this because the president says it's OK." The president vowed Wednesday to consider some aspects of gun control legislation. As for Mena's mother who was shot in the stomach, she is expected to be released from the hospital Thursday. Mena says the family hopes to eventually move her to Denver, but they are facing some financial challenges. A GoFundMe account has been set up for those wishing to donate.     ©2019 KDVR-TV, Denver Visit KDVR-TV, Denver at www.kdvr.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.


Curious just how far your dollar goes in Downtown St. Paul? According to Walk Score, this Saint Paul neighborhood is extremely walkable, is convenient for biking and is a haven for transit riders. Data from rental site Zumper shows that the median rent for a one bedroom in Downtown is currently hovering around $1,450. So, what might you expect to find with a budget of $1,300/month? Read on for a roundup of the latest rental offerings, via Zumper and Apartment Guide . (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.) Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Links included in this article may earn Hoodline a commission on clicks and transactions. 401 N. Sibley St. Listed at $1,209/month, this 544-square-foot studio apartment is located at 401 N. Sibley St. The residence has a dishwasher, in-unit laundry and a walk-in closet. A roof deck is listed as a building amenity. Pet lovers are in luck: Cats and dogs are welcome. (See the complete listing here .) 240 Fifth St. East Next, there's this studio apartment over at 240 Fifth St. East. It's listed for $1,212/month for its 520 square feet. The residence features high ceilings and in-unit laundry. Pet owners, take heed: Cats and dogs are allowed. A fitness center is listed as a building amenity. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee. (Take a gander at the complete listing here .) 111 E. Kellogg Blvd. Located at 111 E. Kellogg Blvd., here's a 417-square-foot studio apartment that's listed for $1,229/month. The unit includes a balcony, in-unit laundry and a walk-in closet. The building offers assigned parking. Both cats and dogs are permitted. There's no leasing fee required for this rental. (Take a gander at the complete listing here .) 35 Seventh St. West Listed at $1,248/month, this 500-square-foot studio apartment is located at 35 Seventh St. West. When it comes to building amenities, anticipate a fitness center. Also expect to find a dishwasher, in-unit laundry and a balcony in the residence. Pet owners, take heed: Cats and dogs are permitted. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee. (See the complete listing here .) Cedar and 10th streets East Finally, there's this studio apartment located at Cedar and 10th streets East. It's listed for $1,250/month for its 540 square feet. The residence features granite countertops, in-unit laundry and a dishwasher. Building amenities include assigned parking. Pet lovers are in luck: Cats and dogs are welcome. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental. (See the complete listing here .) This story was created automatically using local real estate data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Looking to satisfy your appetite for traditional American fare? Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best traditional American restaurants around Charlotte, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture next time you're on the hunt. 1. Moosehead Grill Topping the list is Moosehead Grill . Located at 1807 Montford Drive, the dive bar and traditional American spot, which offers chicken wings and more, is the highest rated traditional American restaurant in Charlotte, boasting four stars out of 165 reviews on Yelp. 2. Bentley's on 27 Next up is Uptown Charlotte's Bentley's on 27 , situated at 201 S. College St., Floor 27. With four stars out of 162 reviews on Yelp, the venues and event space, French and traditional American spot has proven to be a local favorite. 3. Morton's The Steakhouse Uptown Charlotte's Morton's The Steakhouse , located at 227 W. Trade St., Suite #150, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the fancy steakhouse, bar and traditional American spot four stars out of 142 reviews. 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.


As the Red Sox and Yankees prepared for their first game in London, they chatted with a pair of local fans: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Prince Harry and Meghan pose with the baby gift given to them by the Yankees. Yankees manager Aaron Boone gives a baby gift to Prince Harry and Meghan in the Yankees clubhouse at London Stadium. Prince Harry and Meghan meet with Red Sox players in the clubhouse. Meghan hugs Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts. Meghan and Prince Harry with a baby gift given to them by the Red Sox. Prince Harry and Meghan pose with Red Sox players in the clubhouse at London Stadium. Yankees manager Aaron Boone gives Meghan a baby gift. Prince Harry and Meghan with a gift given to them by the Yankees. Harry and Meghan walk off the field after the first pitch at London Stadium. Meghan and Prince Harry arrive at London Stadium before the Red Sox-Yankees game on Saturday. Meghan hugs Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts. Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan at the Red Sox-Yankees game in London Stadium. Harry and Meghan pose with Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia, Red Sox pitcher Chris Sale and members of the Invictcus Games foundation at London Stadium. Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan on the field before Saturday's Red Sox-Yankees game at London Stadium. Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan walk onto the field prior to Saturday's MLB game at London Stadium.


SEOUL, South Korea (AP)   North Korea suffered its worst economic contraction last year in more than two decades due to international sanctions and bad weather, South Korea's central bank said Friday. The Seoul-based Bank of Korea said in a statement that North Korea's economy shrank 4.1% last year from a year earlier. The statement said it was the North's second straight year of contraction and the worst performance since 1997, when the economy was estimated to have shrunk 6.5%. In the mid-1990s, North Korea suffered a crippling famine that was estimated to have killed hundreds of thousands of people. North Korea doesn't publicly release data on its economy. The Bank of Korea said its estimates are based on information provided by various South Korean government agencies, including the Unification Ministry and the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency. U.N. sanctions on North Korea were toughened after North Korea conducted high-profile nuclear and missile tests in recent years. Experts say bad weather conditions like a prolonged drought and a heat wave last year have devastated the North's farm sector.


WASHINGTON   Donald Trump Jr., the president's eldest son, shared another person's tweet with his millions of followers during the Democratic debate on Thursday that falsely claimed Senator Kamala Harris was not black enough to be discussing the plight of black Americans. "Kamala Harris is implying she is descended from American Black Slaves," Ali Alexander, a member of a right-wing constellation of media personalities, wrote on Twitter. "She's not. She comes from Jamaican Slave Owners. That's fine. She's not an American Black. Period." Sign Up For the Morning Briefing Newsletter Mr. Trump, a valuable Republican surrogate as his father faces a bruising 2020 race, posted the tweet of unverified information, then asked his more than three million followers: "Is this true? Wow." By the end of the night, Mr. Trump had deleted his message, and by Friday, a spokesman said it had all been a misunderstanding. [ Kamala Harris fundraising nets $2 million in 24 hours after debates. ] "Don's tweet was simply him asking if it was true that Kamala Harris was half-Indian because it's not something he had ever heard before," said the spokesman, Andy Surabian, "and once he saw that folks were misconstruing the intent of his tweet, he quickly deleted it." But by then, the original message, questioning the background of a presidential candidate who is of Indian and Jamaican descent, had already spread far and wide. For people like Mr. Alexander   an alt-right fringe figure who has also gone by the name Ali Akbar   the entire point of commenting was to go viral and counteract any progress made by a Democrat like Ms. Harris. She caught Joseph R. Biden Jr., the presumed front-runner, off guard on Thursday night by questioning his track record on race. Because his tweet was elevated by valuable surrogates like the president's son, Mr. Alexander has become part of a loose network of accounts weaponized by the Trump campaign as part of its effort to discredit candidates. The facts are these: Ms. Harris, a first-term senator from California and a former prosecutor, is the biracial daughter of a Jamaican father and Indian mother. She has faced repeated questions about her race throughout her career, but has at times resisted being put into one category or another. In an interview with The Washington Post this year, Ms. Harris called herself "an American," defying calls at various points for her to choose. "My point was: I am who I am," Ms. Harris said at the time. "I'm good with it. You might need to figure it out, but I'm fine with it." On Thursday evening, Ms. Harris was more forceful in relaying her experiences with racism. "Growing up, my sister and I had to deal with the neighbor who told us her parents couldn't play with us because she   because we were black," Ms. Harris said. She was also forceful in her criticism of Mr. Biden, who served as vice president to the nation's first black president but who drew intense scrutiny a week ago for expressing a willingness to work with lawmakers who have different views   a group that at one point included segregationist senators. Ms. Harris told Mr. Biden during the debate that it was "hurtful" that he'd worked with segregationists. She also accused him of working with them to oppose busing students to schools to better integrate them, a claim Mr. Biden denied . "And, you know," Ms. Harris said, "there was a little girl in California who was part of the second class to integrate her public schools, and she was bused to school every day. And that little girl was me." Her impassioned embrace of her personal history was what Mr. Alexander and then Mr. Trump pounced on. By the end of the evening, even though Mr. Trump had deleted his tweet, a round of accounts began sharing the contents of Mr. Alexander's tweet questioning Ms. Harris's background. The President's son earlier this hour. pic.twitter.com/ejPI9urFw6   Ben Collins (@oneunderscore__) June 28, 2019 This activity caught the attention of Caroline Orr, a Virginia-based researcher who studies disinformation and elections. Mr. Alexander is a real person, but Ms. Orr hinted that the activity may have been the work of Twitter bots meant to spread his misinformation. What a weird coincidence that a group of accounts, starting with Ali, decided to tweet the exact same thing (verbatim) about Kamala Harris within minutes of each other tonight. #DemDebate2 pic.twitter.com/2lxFSJTd77   Caroline Orr (@RVAwonk) June 28, 2019 "A lot of suspect accounts are pushing the 'Kamala Harris is not Black' narrative tonight," Ms. Orr wrote on Twitter . "It's everywhere and it has all the signs of being a coordinated/artificial operation." On Friday, Mr. Alexander denied that his tweet had been part of an organized effort to spread that message at all, and he has characterized as racist inquiries into what he meant by his original tweet. Lily Adams, an aide to Ms. Harris, on Friday criticized Mr. Trump's tweet. "This is the same type of racist attack his father used to attack Barack Obama," she said. "It didn't work then and it won't work now." Mr. Trump, for his part, had moved on: He sent a fund-raising text message to followers of the Trump campaign. Katie Rogers reported from Washington, and Maggie Haberman from New York.


Oliver Askew won a typically frantic Freedom 100 around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway after slipstreaming teammate Ryan Norman on the run to the finish line on the final lap. On Lap 2, Ryan Norman had emerged in the lead ahead of polesitter and one of his Andretti Autosport teammates, Robert Megennis, with Dalton Kellett and Rinus VeeKay moving up to third and fourth in Juncos Racing's two entries. But a nasty-looking shunt was triggered by David Malukas turning his BN Racing car sharply down from the outside line to the apex of Turn 3, and losing the tail end. As he spun, Chris Windom in the third Belardi Auto Racing car was left with nowhere to go and climbed up the nose of the BN car and parts of it rode along the wall, as the rest of it rested on Malukas' car. Both   especially Malukas   were lucky to be able to walk away. For Windom, it was the second big shunt in fewer than 24 hours, after suffering a major shunt in the Silver Crown race at Indianapolis State Fairgrounds' 1-mile track last night. He has a second Silver Crown race tonight at Lucas Oil Raceway, the 0.686-mile where Indy Pro 2000 and USF2000 will also compete. Norman got away well on the restart, while Megennis had to fight off VeeKay, but within a lap another Andretti car, that of championship leader Oliver Askew, was past the pair of them. This quartet remained the prime contenders for victory but they weren't getting away from the pack and soon the BN/Team Pelfrey car of Toby Sowery was not only fifth but threatening Megennis for fourth   a spot he finally grabbed on Lap 20, half distance. The following lap, Kellett elbowed past Megennis for fifth, but Megennis was back in that spot when Askew made a slight error trying to battle with Norman and VeeKay while also holding off the charging Sowery. In a slipstreaming bonanza, Askew was back ahead of Megennis and Sowery when Sowery's car understeered into the tail of Megennis' car, half spun him but then nudged him back the right way! The caution came out and Sowery was ordered to the back for being the perpetrator, and the incident promoted Kellett to fourth and left Megennis with suspected flat spots and battling newbie teammate Jarett Andretti. Within three laps, Sowery was up from the back of the field and into third but he then lost the spot to Kellett. The frantic action at the front between Norman, VeeKay, Sowery and Kellett   involving 190mph contact   allowed Askew to carve through into the lead with two laps to go. More frenetic action at the front allowed Norman back in front and he was still leading as he came off Turn 4 for the final time and tucked down to the pitwall, but then moved out again, allowing the closely following Askew to slipstream him and nose ahead by 0.0067sec at the yard of bricks. Third place went to VeeKay   0.3977sec in arrears and only 0.0773 ahead of Sowery. Kellett clocked sixth for Juncos ahead of the impressive Andretti, who beat Lucas Kohl in another Belardi machine and the understandably disappointed Megennis.


The Broncos have agreed to terms with first-round pick Noah Fant , according to Mike Klis of 9News. Denver confirmed the news. The deal will pay the tight end $12.6M and includes a fifth-year team option for the 2023 season. Fant set collegiate career highs in catches (39) and receiving yards (519) last year to go along with seven touchdown receptions. Before that, he put himself on the national map in 2017 with a team-leading 11 TD catches. Selected with the No. 20 overall pick, Fant profiles as the Broncos' top receiving tight end. The Broncos also have tight ends Jake Butt , Jeff Heuerman , Bug Howard , Austin Fort and Troy Fumagalli on the 90-man roster. With Fant inked to his rookie deal, the Broncos have just three unsigned draft picks: offensive lineman Dalton Risner , quarterback Drew Lock and defensive lineman Dre'Mont Jones.


Tennessee Titans outside linebacker Cameron Wake has had a successful career. But there has been a bit of a transition as he joins a new defense after signing with the team as a free agent earlier this year. "Bit of a learning curve, a little different than what I'm used to," Wake said in a report from team writer Jim Wyatt. Wake likes what defensive coordinator Dean Pees has going in Nashville, and is confident in what his teammates bring to the table as well. "I think when you look at the big picture, all the players, all the pieces are put in position to make plays. You've got the fast guys where fast guys need to be, the big, strong guys where they need to be, and he puts everybody in position to help the team out as a whole. When your number is called, sort to speak, you get to have kind of the whole team behind you. But, you have to make that play and we all hold each other accountable, so that's a lot of fun as well." Learning curve or not, the 37-year-old is expected to be one of the most important pieces of the Titans' defense in coming seasons. Wake, a former Miami Dolphin, etched his way into the franchise's history, recording 98 sacks over 10 seasons there. That number is second only to Miami's Jason Taylor. The 6-foot-3, 263-pounder saw action in 146 games with 125 starts with the Dolphins. He's also been selected to the Pro Bowl selection five times (2010, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2016) and has been named an Associated Press All-Pro four times (first team 2010 and 2012, second team 2014 and 2016). MORE: Alex Trebek had a classic response to James Holzhauer's 'two dimes' wager NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players New Packers OLB coach raves about rookie Rashan Gary Lamar Jackson says he didn't know Ravens were installing new offense Things Don't Sound Good Between James Harden, Chris Paul, and the Rockets


The Miami Dolphins organization partnered with One Blood to host the "Touchdown for Life Blood Drive" yesterday at Hard Rock Stadium - an event that means much more to the Dolphins after the tragic accident involving defensive lineman Kendrick Norton earlier this month. The accident, which cost Norton his left arm below the elbow, nearly cost him much more - his life. Norton credited blood donations as a critical factor in saving his life in the days after the crash and, now that he's out of the hospital, he's wasting no time helping bring awareness to the cause. Norton was present for the event, along with several other familiar faces - including former Dolphins receiver O.J. McDuffie and new Dolphins head coach Brian Flores. Flores not only stopped in to show support, he also contributed to the cause. Head man even dropped in to give and show support! Thank you to @MiamiDolphins for all the support #letsave #KNorton @my1blood pic.twitter.com/a6MjzMpbjz - Kendrick Norton Jr™ (@norton_kendrick) July 20, 2019 With Dolphins training camp kicking off this week - and rookies reporting today - it is back to business in South Florida. But not before helping the Dolphins' efforts off the field. Credit where credit is due, Flores continues to walk the walk as an enviable presence in the community. Now, let's see how well he can coach! MORE: This stunning photo sums up Manny Pacquiao's win over Keith Thurman 5 possible landing spots for former Cowboys WR Dez Bryant Phil Simms: 'Multiple' teams were set to take Daniel Jones before No. 17 Lions pre-camp roster projection leaves many spots unclaimed Bobby Portis Q&A: 'I love being underrated'


For investors, it is nearly impossible to make sense of the daily news. Consumer confidence is high, job growth (though slowing) is still strong, company spending on capital equipment has slowed and the Fed cut rates but is not panicked about a recession. Then suddenly our tweet-happy president, Donald Trump, announced new tariffs on China against the advice of his own economic policy team. Stocks sold off on the news, bonds rallied, and the ten-year Treasury yield dropped below 1.74% on Tuesday. Despite the market's big drop Monday, the indicated dividend yield of the S&P 500 is just about 2.0% which means, once again, stock yields are above the 10-year Treasury yield. This after the much-heralded earnings recession failed to show up and more than two-thirds of company management teams exceeded earnings expectations. Add this into the mix. Over the weekend, Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway announced second-quarter operating earnings dropped 11%. However, since the legendary investor was a net seller of stocks during the quarter, net income rose and the company's cash position hit $122 billion   equal to the GDP of his home state of Nebraska. Berkshire's businesses are showing evidence of soft demand for the consumer companies in the Berkshire portfolio. This flies in the face of economic data. How do investors react to this conflicting data? Investing is about being mostly right. Just ask Buffett. He amassed a fortune by being patient and investing in great companies that, frankly, don't always perform. IBM and Kraft Heinz are two recent examples. In fact, Berkshire's total return has trailed the S&P 500 over the last five, ten and fifteen years. Still, it is hard to argue with his success. Three Buffett-isms you should take to heart: • "If you aren't willing to own a stock for ten years, don't even think about owning it for ten minutes." Periods of volatility are excellent opportunities to upgrade the quality of your portfolio holdings. Often, volatility is spurred by the kind of conflicting data we are seeing now. So be patient and choose wisely. • "You only have to do very few things right in your life so long as you don't do too many things wrong." To my earlier point, investing is about being mostly right. If you are buying stocks that pay a dividend, you are effectively being paid to wait for things to turn around. Not to be underestimated, dividends grow over time, and the compounding of that accelerating income is a powerful contributor to total return. • "Price is what you pay. Value is what you get." Buffett attributes this advice to his mentor Ben Graham. And he has followed it his entire career. Hitting singles and doubles   waiting for value in other words   yields lower risk and better returns than swinging for the fences. When the data are confusing or when stock valuations are high, don't push it. Sit back and wait for your pitch. And remember to consider stocks with dividends   especially in times like these. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: How to be a smart investor when the stock market is confusing


Patriots receiver and Super Bowl LIII MVP Julian Edelman serves as the subject of a documentary that debuts on Friday night. Edelman's story includes a four-game suspension last year for violating the league's PED policy. As noted by Boston.com, the documentary doesn't necessarily exhibit much contrition for Edelman's use of a substance that gave him an unfair and improper advantage as he recovered from a torn ACL. The documentary also doesn't go into the details of the suspension, and while Edelman acknowledges that he "put myself in this situation" and "screwed up," the documentary includes Snoop Dogg reading the text of the suspension letter, a not-so-subtle effort to blur the lines between the league's prohibition on Snoop's activity of choice and flat-out cheating by using a performance-enhancing compound. Through it all, Edelman has managed to avoid ever having to answer tough questions about the PED violation. In a town hall with SiriusXM NFL Radio, Edelman once again tiptoed around the circumstances of his infraction. "It was a low time," Edelman said. "You're already battling mentally if you can do it like you did it. And then all of a sudden you have this, you're dealing with this, and then you're dealing with everyone outside of your life and what people are saying and dealing with and you can't really get too involved into because you're ultimately trying to get yourself back to playing football. It's not like you're 100 percent going out here and dealing with all these things, and you're fine. You still have a task at hand, and that was one of the biggest parts of my journey back   one of the toughest times where I really had to compartmentalize with how to deal with my injury, my suspension, with being a balanced family member and getting back from my injury. And that was a very tough time. . . . It was honestly   it was probably the toughest time of my life at that point." It hasn't been as tough as it could have been, because he still hasn't been pressed to admit to what he took, why he took it, and whether he knew when he took it that he was taking something he shouldn't be taking. Jim Miller of SiriusXM NFL Radio became the latest interrogator to do little interrogating of Edelman on this point, discussing the violation with arguable nonchalance by pointing out that Miller also served a four-game suspension for violating the PED policy during his own playing career. Sorry, but Edelman cheated. And he's never really owned the fact that he cheated. Until someone forces him to own it, he likely never will.


A bar designed to bring a lighthearted Miami vibe to Wicker Park will open late this month with custom graffiti art and draft cocktails. Wynwood , named in tribute to Florida's outdoor street art destination Wynwood Walls and the trendy surrounding neighborhood, is slated to open at 1560 N. Milwaukee Avenue on July 26. The opening is timed to coincide with this year's Wicker Park Fest , which runs through July 28. Wynwood's walls will feature graffiti art, such as images of elephants and a woman with flowing hair, by local painter Fidel Rodriguez of Artspace 8. Co-owner Samantha Lukaszewski, a former bartender with 15 years of experience in the Chicago bar industry and current branding expert at Diageo, described the aesthetic as "graffiti glam," and said the art is designed to "pop" but not overwhelm. A photo of a wall that appears to be inside the space is available on Facebook . The 5,000 square-foot bar, which formerly housed longtime neighborhood bar High Noon Saloon , seats 75 inside and includes a small cafe patio. Bright pink upholstered couches will be available for lounging, as well as high top tables and bar seats. A vintage mirror placed above the bar will reflect the art on the wall behind, allowing customers to take in the designs from a range of vantage points. The space also includes a DJ booth, and Lukaszewski said owners are considering tropical-themed sets for Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Lukaszewski is still developing the bar menu, but said that there will be three draft cocktails as well as a frozen mojito. Draft options will include a colorful tropical drink, a Maker's Mark 46 Old Fashioned, and a spicy Paloma. Bar staff may collaborate in the future with mixer-purveyor Fever Tree as well. The bar menu also offer low-ABV and trendy zero-proof cocktails in an effort to create a welcoming environment for all. "We want people to feel like don't need to drink to feel like you're a part of the community," Lukaszewski said. "It'll be a place where everybody feels welcome." Wynwood's food menu will highlight familiar American bar fare with a few Miami additions, such as a Cubano sandwich and ceviche. Customers can also expect a burger, tacos, and wings, though the menu is not yet finalized. Wynwood will offer limited food and drink options during Wicker Park Fest, Lukaszewski said, as part of a larger effort to let the bar develop organically. "We want to let the neighborhood see us and see what we need to do for the neighborhood as well," she said. Stay tuned for more as Wynwood's opening date grows closer.


Looking to satisfy your appetite for breakfast and brunch fare? Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top breakfast and brunch spots around Newark, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to fill the bill. 1. Vonda's Kitchen Topping the list is Vonda's Kitchen . Located at 183 W. Kinney St., the breakfast and brunch spot, which offers comfort food and more, is the highest-rated breakfast and brunch restaurant in Newark, boasting four stars out of 337 reviews on Yelp. 2. Annabella's Kitchen Next up is Annabella's Kitchen , situated at 144 Washington St. With 4.5 stars out of 70 reviews on Yelp, the traditional American breakfast spot, offering eggs, sandwiches and more, has proven to be a local favorite. 3. Deluxe Diner Deluxe Diner , located at 561 Broad St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the cafe, diner and brunch spot 4.5 stars out of 53 reviews. 4. Snack Mania Brazilian Delights Snack Mania Brazilian Delights , a Brazilian breakfast and brunch spot, is another much-loved go-to, with five stars out of 12 Yelp reviews. Head over to 374 South St. to see for yourself. 5. Caffe Espresso Italia Check out Caffe Espresso Italia , which has earned 4.5 stars out of 38 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Italian breakfast and brunch spot at 310 Adams St. 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.


In an attempt to spice up their Twitter game and keep fans engaged during the slow post-draft period of the offseason, the Atlanta Falcons shared a custom Pokemon card featuring franchise QB Matt Ryan . While not necessarily a weak premise, the execution here is about as lame as it can get. ❄ The opponent is frozen solid! ❄ pic.twitter.com/4QHi0j8TTq   Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) May 10, 2019 Matty Ice, as they call him, is quality quarterback. But last time I checked, there were no opposing defenses that were frozen solid last year due to his or the 7-9 Falcons' handiwork. This is a very "basic" attempt at entertainment from the Falcons , who can't afford to put up another disappointing campaign and lose additional ground in the NFC South. Sure, attempting to make a reference to the new "Detective Pikachu" movie isn't a terrible idea by itself, but this thing just falls flat. Look at this link if you don't think Matt Ryan isn't elite: https://t.co/2Eeuj1GeG1 pic.twitter.com/kLgkYC0Izm   Zach Stover (@The_Stove_24) May 4, 2019 The message here is that Matt Ryan is really good at what he does, and despite a losing record last year, his numbers were still attractive, posting 4,924 yards and 35 touchdowns with only 7 interceptions. As good as he may have been, however, this tweet isn't going to do anything to bolster his stature in the league. In other words... It's not very effective . Related slideshow: Ranking top 20 NFL draft classes (provided by imagn)


He accused Brooks Koepka of engaging in "reckless self-sabotage." He questioned the then-three-time major winner's toughness. But on Sunday night's edition of "Live From the PGA Championship," Golf Channel analyst Brandel Chamblee could only tip his cap. "He's made a believer out of me," Chamblee said. Koepka won his fourth major and second PGA Championship on Sunday , using a seven-shot overnight advantage to eke out a two-stroke victory. PGA Championship: Scores | Full coverage In doing so, he supplanted Dustin Johnson as world No. 1 and joined Walter Hagen, Bobby Jones and Tiger Woods as the only players to successfully defend two different major titles. The 18-, 36-, 54- and 72-hole leader, Koepka is the fifth player in tournament history to win going wire to wire and the first since Hal Sutton in 1983. "I don't know that anybody saw this coming," Chamblee said, referring to Koepka's four major championship wins in two years. "We saw his talent. We knew how good he was. We knew how far he hit it. We knew that he had good touch around and on the greens. But how is it that a man who's only won twice in regular Tour events shows up at the events with the thickest pressure, that mean the most, with the most mental hurdles that everybody else trips over, and he just glides right over them, one by one by one? That's miraculous, is what it is." "To win wire to wire is such a mental accomplishment," he later added. "It's a Rubik's Cube. You're trying to match yourself to the pressures every single day, trying to keep those at bay. … He's handled it mentally, he handled it physically, he handled it technically. … He's made a believer out of me.


It may be the heart of the spring housing season, but the mortgage market isn't seeing big business. Mortgage application volume fell 4.3% last week from the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's seasonally adjusted index. Volume was 4.5% higher annually, thanks to stronger refinance activity. While applications to refinance a home loan were 5% percent lower for the week, they were still 11% higher than a year ago, because interest rates were 38 basis points higher then. Refinance volume overall, however, is still much lower than normal because so many homeowners refinanced to the historically low rates that followed the last housing crash. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances ($484,350 or less) decreased to 4.42% from 4.46%, with points increasing to 0.46 from 0.44 (including the origination fee) for loans with a 20% down payment. "Mortgage rates were lower last week, as concerns over global growth, particularly in Germany, outweighed more positive domestic news on first quarter GDP growth and business investment," said Joel Kan, MBA's associate vice president of economic and industry forecasting. Lower rates didn't get more buyers off the fence, either. Mortgage applications to purchase a home fell 4% for the week and were barely 1% higher from a year ago. Purchase volume has been weakening this month, despite brighter signs in the overall housing market. There is more supply of homes for sale, and overheated home prices are finally beginning to chill. Home sales are sending mixed signals right now. Sales started the year weaker, but pending home sales in March jumped more than expected. Pending sales are based on signed contracts. Sales of newly built homes, also measured in contracts, jumped in March as well. That sales surge may have been due to a sharp drop in mortgage rates. Rates have since edged higher, but not by much. The fact that today's buyers are so sensitive to the latest mortgage rate swings shows just how much they are struggling to afford homes at all, especially first-time buyers. Supply is leanest on the low end of the market, and that is where the bulk of buyers are. Even as some higher-end homes sit on the market longer, it is still not uncommon in many metropolitan markets to see heavy competition for lower-priced homes. Most of the stagnation in sales is on the highest end of the market, where supply is plentiful. Mortgage rates started this week slightly higher, but there is big economic data ahead that could swing rates in either direction. The Federal Reserve will make a policy announcement Wednesday afternoon, and the monthly employment report is set to be released on Friday.


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Ronald Jones. For casual NFL fans, that name might not trigger much. Maybe Ronald McDonald dressed as Indiana Jones? (Dad joke alert). Certainly the name doesn't make you think of one of the best running backs in the NFL. At least, not yet. Jones was a star running back at USC before the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took him in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft, hoping to create a dynamic backfield-duo with both Jones and Peyton Barber. Unfortunately, Jones' rookie year was a forgettable one as he struggled to stay healthy and carve out his niche on the team. But that doesn't mean Jones is a bust. Far from it. The Buccaneers are expecting big things from him this year, which was made apparent back in February when both general manager Jason Licht and new head coach Bruce Arians spoke about Jones. Per Licht : "I think Ronald needs a confidence boost and I think he's going to get that. I know he's going to get that. [Running backs coach] Todd McNair is extremely excited about working with him, and Bruce Arians is as well, as well as Byron and our offensive line coaches. Nobody has given up on Ronald Jones. I expect Ronald Jones to have a big jump this year." Getting a strong endorsement from the general manager is a positive thing. Then again, Licht was the one who drafted Jones so high, so it's unlikely he would criticize the pick. But, Arians, himself, seems excited about working with Jones and what he seeing what he can do. As Arians said back in February , "I'm really anxious to get on the field with all our guys but [Ronald Jones] especially, to see how much he can do of what we did in Arizona." For now, all signs point to Jones playing a big part in this offense. Given that the team ranked third in overall offense last year, but just 29th in rushing with 95.2 yards per game, you can expect Arians to try and inject new life into the run game like he did in Arizona. And that spells good news for Ronald Jones. MORE: Jim Nantz has one of the coolest backyards on Earth Rapoport: Broncos have picked successor to become next owner This is how the Golden State Warriors head into the offseason Heading into training camp: Logan Thomas is a top-3 TE What Tim Duncan told LeBron James after Spurs beat Cavs in 2007 NBA Finals


Budget hawk Sen. Rand Paul, ripping the new and expensive $2.7 trillion budget deal and its supporters on both sides, declared the tight-fisted Tea Party dead in a Senate speech. "Both parties have deserted   have absolutely and utterly deserted   America and show no care and no understanding and no sympathy for the burden of debt they are leaving the taxpayers, the young, the next generation, and the future of our country. The very underpinnings of our country are being eroded and threatened by this debt," said Paul. And, he added, the deal between Democrats and President Trump "marks the death of the Tea Party movement in America." Paul said, "Today is the final nail in the coffin. The Tea Party party is no more." He was attacking the budget deal that was to win final passage today. It will raise spending by $324 billion and suspend the debt ceiling until July 2021. In return, the administration won assurances that the Democrats wouldn't try to hold up spending on immigration and it added spending for the military. The populist Tea Party movement dates back to 2009 when CNBC reporter Rick Santelli, on the floor of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, ranted against spending by President Barack Obama and called for a "tea party" revolt.


Asheville police say an officer-involved shooting Tuesday morning has sent one person to a hospital. A tweet on the Asheville police Twitter page said officers were attempting to serve a warrant about 10 a.m. on Oteen Church Road at the time of the shooting. Police said the suspect was taken to Mission Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The name of the suspect was not released. Officers were still at the scene just before noon, according to Jerri Jameson, spokesperson for the city of Asheville. She said the officer did not appear to have any injuries, but because it's a traumatic event, the officer is being checked out at the hospital. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is leading the probe into the shooting. READ MORE: Officer-involved shooting sends one person to hospital, police say CHECK OUT WYFF: Get the latest Greenville news and weather. For live, local, late-breaking Greenville, SC, news coverage, WYFF is the place to be.


Drive a beautiful American bird that encapsulates the golden age of American cars. Few cars look as stately and sophisticated as this 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk . It's guaranteed to have people grabbing their phones to snap a picture as you drive along and gather around once you park. An extensive restoration means the condition of this classic ride is nothing short of jaw-dropping. Now, thanks to Carolina Muscle Cars Inc. you have the chance to own this amazing machine. A costly frame-off rotisserie means this Studebaker Golden Hawk has been returned to its former glory. It went through a thorough frame restoration, blasting, and repainting process with everything documented. Tripe chrome plating, new gold plating, plus new emblems ensure even the smallest details look perfect. Whitewall tires wrap around original wheels. Read More 1936 Studebaker Dictator Has Appeared On Film Rise Above The Rest With This 1964 Studebaker Hawk The interior is similarly immaculate. Despite being all-new, it hearkens to the original with correct seats, plus the proper materials for the upholstery and headliner. Even the carpeting is the correct Daytona weave. While you see the original radio, inside is a modern setup, so you enjoy the latest tech without ruining any aesthetics. The restoration process included the Quartz clock, weatherstripping, door sills, and the trunk. This Studebaker has the optional McCulloch Supercharged 289 V8, which works smoothly with an automatic transmission. Also included from the factory is the super-rare Twin Traction Positraction rear end. Plenty more options are included in this loaded ride, like power brakes, power steering, and dual-speed wipers. You won't run across a 1957 Studebaker Gold Hawk like this one again anytime soon. These cars weren't too common in their day and there are fewer survivors around all the time. This one has gone through a well-documented and full restoration with a binder full of receipts to help prove it. Also included is the original title and the owner's history, plus the original order invoicing which shows all the options included from the factory.


Arsenal and Fiorentina are set to kickoff in Charlotte tonight, with the Gunners the last of a bevy of Premier League sides to engage in preseason friendlies this muggy Saturday. [ MORE: Guardiola hails KDB ] Girona 1-2 Bournemouth Juanpe's late header pushed La Liga's hosts past Eddie Howe and his 10-man Cherries, playing down after VAR deemed Jack Simpson 's foul worthy of a sending off. Ryan Fraser scored Bournemouth's goal, assisted by Jordon Ibe . Northampton Town 0-4 Sheffield United Oliver Norwood converted two penalties in an easy win for Chris Wilder in his return to a club he played for and managed. Fulham 2-1 Brighton and Hove Albion Pascal Gross scored with an early free kick   a Megan Rapinoe special   but Tom Cairney scored twice after halftime for the Championship side. 🎥 Here is the opening goal, and it's Pascal's! No touch from Muzza! ⚪ #FFC 0-1 #BHAFC 💚 pic.twitter.com/JnTHuJeuXb   Brighton & Hove Albion ⚽ (@OfficialBHAFC) July 20, 2019 Cheltenham Town 1-2 Leicester City The Foxes collected a second win over a lower league side this week, with Jamie Vardy and Marc Albrighton on the board. Newcastle United 1-0 West Ham United (Shanghai) New manager Steve Bruce watched from the crowd as the Magpies made amends for a 4-0 loss to Wolves by blanking West Ham. Jamie Sterry 's cross for Yoshinori Muto was delightful, and the Japanese striker's finish was well-taken. Port Vale 1-3 Burnley; Crewe Alexandra 0-1 Burnley Chris Wood , Matej Vydra and Robbie Brady scored as the Clarets overcame an early Nick Pope goal to beat Port Vale, but the Premier League side couldn't do much in a simultaneous friendly at Crewe. Inter Milan 0-1 Manchester United (Singapore) Substitute forward Mason Greenwood , just 17, scored the late goal in a match United controlled, outshooting Inter 21-8. Let's hear from the boss, who spoke to #MUTV after today's #MUTOUR win: pic.twitter.com/tUSonaHCm0   Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 20, 2019 Preston North End 1-3 Southampton Brace-bagging Danny Ings doesn't usually have a problem with finish, so passing the ball directly to him is not something we'd recommend to goalkeepers. Jake Vokins also scored for Saints at Deepdale. Here's the goal from @IngsDanny that gave #SaintsFC the lead at Deepdale, before Billy Bodin's equaliser levelled things up at 1-1: pic.twitter.com/LLpqnOc84S   Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) July 20, 2019 Watford 2-1 Bayer Leverkusen (Austria) Will Hughes and Andre Gray scored as the Hornets collected a win over Champions League competition. Man City (0-0, 2-3 pens) Wolves (Shanghai) Rui Patricio was very good over 90 minutes, and stopped City's first two penalty attempts as Wolves continue to perplex the PL champions. Follow @NicholasMendola


Colorado immigrants living in the country illegally are bracing for possible federal immigration roundups this weekend that could target people in 10 major U.S. cities, including Denver, and activist groups said they are better prepared after President Donald Trump threatened to order the raids last month. The news led Denver Mayor Michael Hancock and other Democratic elected officials to issue statements in support of the state's immigrants. Denver Public Schools sent notices to students and parents saying its schools were safe places. The threat of raids makes everyone in Denver less safe, Hancock said. When immigrants fear that they or their loved ones could be deported if they testify in court or go to the police, they pull back from the community. "That is not OK for any of us," Hancock said. RELATED: Colorado immigrants wait nervously as threat of ICE deportation roundups looms Trump on June 18 first said ICE would target people with final deportation orders, including families whose immigration cases were fast-tracked by judges. Information leaked that the raids would occur in the early morning hours of June 23, but Trump then announced the operation would be delayed as a compromise with Democrats, who have opposed the roundups. The New York Times reported Wednesday night that the roundups would begin Sunday in major American cities   including Denver, Miami, Atlanta, Baltimore and Los Angeles. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will focus on people who have final deportation orders, The Associated Press reported. Denver's elected officials frequently have been at odds with the Trump administration over the president's views toward immigrants. Hancock vowed that regardless of the federal government's actions, Denver will support people living in the country illegally. The city has a full-time immigrant and refugee office and has been working with community organizations on a campaign to make sure immigrants know their rights, the mayor said. The city also contributes money to the Denver Immigrant Legal Defense Fund, which provides legal representation to immigrants threatened with deportation proceedings. The raid is politically motivated, Hancock said. "Every time there's an issue for him, most recently the Mueller investigation, Trump does something to distract from it," the mayor said. "Trump is using immigrants as political pawns." Each time the president threatens to round up immigrants living in the country illegally, local law enforcement issue statements, saying they will not participate in federal enforcement actions. On Thursday, Hancock again made the point that the Denver Police Department does not engage with ICE and will not be assisting with Sunday's raids. Still, immigrant families are on edge . Community organizer Gina Millan of the Colorado Organization for Latina Opportunity and Reproductive Rights said some people are too afraid to take their children to school or to the doctor because they are worried they will be reported to ICE. "A couple of days ago, there was a rumor that ICE was near a construction site and the workers fled the scene," Millan said. Alethea Smock, an ICE spokeswoman in Denver, would not confirm whether deportation roundups were scheduled to take place in the metro area, saying ICE does not comment on upcoming operations. Activist groups have used the time since the first announcement to prepare for the roundups and make sure immigrant communities are educated about their rights. "It's been a really good stress test of our system," said Ana Temu, the ACLU of Colorado's immigration campaigns coordinator. Since the raids were announced June 18, the ACLU of Colorado has given out 300 information packets and trained 200 people on what their rights are when interacting with ICE officials, Temu said. The goal is to help people protect themselves and their families in the event of a raid. "We can't stop the raids, but what we can do is educate community to the point where we have an effect on how they play out," she said. After the June 18 announcement, the Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition organized training for more than 100 people in how to volunteer for its Colorado Rapid Response Network hotline, which responds to reports from the community of potential ICE presence and arrests. Fear within the community has caused the hotline to receive a lot of false reports, said Cristian Solano-Cordova, the coalition's communications manager. Any unmarked van lingering in the neighborhood can be mistaken for ICE. Like the ACLU, the coalition has focused on informing people of their rights. They are encouraging people to make sure that ICE officials who request entry to people's homes have a judicial warrant. Some agents have been showing up with administrative warrants, which are not signed by a judge and do not allow them access to private property. The coalition is also reminding people that ICE agents are only allowed to ask for a driver's license and insurance during traffic stops, and people are not required to disclose their immigration status. Denver Public Schools sent robocalls Thursday afternoon in English and Spanish to parents informing them of the district's commitment to supporting its immigrant students. A statement from Superintendent Susana Cordova on the district website said DPS will not share information about students with immigration officials unless required by law. "Denver Public Schools is committed to ensuring that all of our families know their rights and that our schools are safe and welcoming places for all students, including for our immigrant students," the robocall said. Democratic politicians issued statements against the roundups, many criticizing the Trump administration directly. "These reports are of great concern and another failure of leadership by the Trump administration," Gov. Jared Polis said. "These actions make our communities less safe and increase distrust of law enforcement. Colorado celebrates our immigrant communities, and we will not allow the public safety of Coloradans to be held hostage by the Trump administration." "If President Trump was serious about addressing these problems, he would stop these cruel and dangerous tactics and work with Congress to develop comprehensive immigration reform and solutions to help those seeking refuge in our country," said U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, a Denver Democrat. "We are a nation of immigrants," said U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette, a Denver Democrat. "We should be working to help the men, women and children who have been forced to flee to this country out of desperation, not tearing their families apart." "The threat of separating families does nothing to make our country better or reform our immigration system," U.S. Rep. Jason Crow said. "We stand with our immigrant neighbors and refuse to let this administration perpetuate a culture of fear in Colorado." Crow, an Aurora Democrat, recently announced that he will tour the Aurora Contract Detention Facility, which houses immigrants detained by ICE, every week to inspect living conditions. It has been accused of violating agency policy and providing unsanitary living conditions. A protest at the facility will be held Friday night as part of a series of nationwide protests against U.S. immigration policy called Lights for Liberty . There also will be Lights for Liberty protests in Boulder, Lafayette and Longmont, and a separate march is being organized in Aurora by local socialist groups. The Associated Press contributed to this report.


USA Basketball has officially announced the group of 20 players that will participate in training camp this summer in advance of the 2019 FIBA World Cup. The camp will take place from Aug. 5-9, and will be used to select the 12-man roster for this year's World Cup in China. The 20-man training camp roster is as follows: Harrison Barnes (Kings) Bradley Beal (Wizards) Anthony Davis (Pelicans) Andre Drummond (Pistons) Eric Gordon (Rockets) James Harden (Rockets) Tobias Harris (Sixers / FA) Kyle Kuzma (Lakers) Damian Lillard (Trail Blazers) Brook Lopez (Bucks / FA) Kevin Love (Cavaliers) Kyle Lowry (Raptors) CJ McCollum (Trail Blazers) Khris Middleton (Bucks) Paul Millsap (Nuggets) Donovan Mitchell (Jazz) Jayson Tatum (Celtics) Myles Turner (Pacers) P.J. Tucker (Rockets) Kemba Walker (Hornets / FA) "I am excited about getting to training camp in August and working with all of the players that have been selected to attend the USA National Team training camp in Las Vegas," Team USA head coach Gregg Popovich said in a statement. "We've got an excellent cross-section of veteran USA Basketball and NBA players, as well as some exciting younger players who possess amazing versatility. "I'm appreciative of commitment that our National Team players continue to make, and the eagerness of the new players to become involved," Popovich continued. "Selecting a 12-man team will be extremely difficult." It will be an eventful summer for many of the players on the 20-man Team USA training camp roster. Besides Harris, Lopez, and Walker, who are all headed for unrestricted free agency and could be on new teams by August, players like Barnes, Middleton, and Millsap could reach the open market if their player or team options are declined. Others   including Davis, Gordon, Kuzma, Tatum, and Tucker   have been mentioned in trade rumors. Kuzma and Mitchell are the only players on the roster who haven't played internationally for Team USA in the past. Five player on the roster (Barnes, Davis, Harden, Love, and Lowry) have won gold medals for USA Basketball at the 2012 or 2016 Olympics, while two others (Drummond and Gordon) have taken home gold at previous World Cups. Previous reports indicated that Zion Williamson , John Collins and Marvin Bagley are expected to be among the players named to a 10-man select team that will scrimmage with Team USA's 20-man roster at the training camp in August.


Bentley's Next Century July 10, 2019   100 years to the day since auto importer and entrepreneur Walter Owen Bentley created his eponymous car company, the famed British marque reveals its latest creation: the EXP 100 GT. As a testament to W.O.'s objective to build "a fast car, a good car, the best in its class," Bentley celebrates its centennial with a look to the future while keeping the founder's original objective in mind   presenting Bentley's most innovative concept, the EXP 100 GT. Future of Luxury "Today, on our Centenary, we demonstrate our vision of the future of our Marque, with the Bentley EXP 100 GT   a modern and definitive grand tourer designed to demonstrate that the future of luxury mobility is as inspirational and aspirational as the last 100 years," said Bentley Chairman and CEO Adrian Hallmark. "Bentley has, and will continue to enhance and enrich every single journey and the lives of every single person who travels in, or has the honour to be a part of creating our extraordinary products," Hallmark exclaimed. 2035 Grand Tourer The EXP 100 GT is advanced in practically every way, with a high-tech electric powertrain, autonomous driving abilities, futuristic artificial intelligence and a design that reflects a future Bentley. The company sees this concept as the Grand Tourer one could expect in the year 2035. "The Bentley EXP 100 GT represents the kind of cars we want to make in the future," declared Bentley Director of Design Stefan Sielaff. "Like those iconic Bentleys of the past, this car connects with its passengers' emotions and helps them experience and safeguard the memories of the really extraordinary journeys they take, " Sielaff effused. A Bentley Presence The EXP 100 GT is built with aluminum and carbon fiber which keeps the vehicle light. Important to note, since this is not a small car. As a proper grand tourer, the EXP 100 GT has grand dimensions, measuring almost 20 feet long and close to eight feet wide. To say this car has presence is an understatement. Coming to Life While the design of the EXP 100 GT is thoroughly modern, styling cues abound that reference Bentley's rich past. Up front big, round headlights overlap the grille   a look similar to the powerful Blower Bentleys of the 1920s. But the EXP 100 GT has a matrix grille that illuminates as the driver approaches the car, as does the futuristic Flying B mascot, giving the impression of the car coming to life. Unique Rear Lighting Lighting also dominates the view from behind   a section of the boot (trunk) is a 3D OLED screen that allows a range of lighting effects to blend with the rear taillights. The greenhouse narrows at the rear, which further emphasizes large fenders that suggest broad shoulders. The powertrain is fully electric, so no tailpipes for this GT. Special Paint The EXP 100 GT is swathed in an exclusive paint color called Compass, which uses a special pigment that "reflects a beautiful spectrum of autumnal colors." The paint is created with rice husk ash   a by-product of the rice industry that would typically end up in a landfill. The Doors Even though the EXP 100 GT would stand out in any crowd, it garners even more attention while the doors open   the large panels rotate out and up, ultimately rising almost 10 feet in the air. Bentley designers claim this adds a sense of occasion to the car's arrival. An apt observation, but the doors might be difficult to open in a typical garage   perhaps garages of the future will be taller. Light and Sustainability Inside, this stunning Bentley concept blends wood, leather and glass with light for a unique ambience. Much of the light is natural, harvested via an innovative glass roof embedded with prisms that transfer luminescence to the cabin via fiber optics. Light can also be projected in patterns onto trim panels for an artistic effect. Materials throughout represent a sustainable future   something required of a company lasting another 100 years. Bentley uses copper-infused Riverwood sourced from fallen trees that have been preserved for 5,000 years in bogs, lakes and rivers. The seats are trimmed in an organic leatherlike material created from the by-products of wine making. Carpets are woven from British farmed wool. Bentley Personal Assistant At the center of the cabin is the Bentley Personal Assistant   visualized with an illuminated crystal that comes from Cumbria, England, and interacted with via hand gestures. This BPA operates with artificial intelligence to act as a guide for the driving experience, even offering points of interest along the route or providing suggested stops appropriate for a Bentley driver. The personal assistant can deliver five distinct experiences: Enhance, Cocoon, Capture, Re-Live and Customize. For example, Enhance brings in lights, sounds and smells from the outside environment, providing the feel of an open-top ride with a clear view above through the glass roof. Conversely, Cocoon creates a more protective space, purifying the air and turning all the glass opaque. Biometric Seating Forward-thinking designers of the EXP 100 GT's interior created a unique occupancy experience, referred to as Biometric seating. The seats rely on sensors that can track eye and head movements; they also monitor temperature, blood pressure, passenger position and exterior conditions and adjust for ultimate comfort. The seats swivel rearward as the steering wheel retracts when the EXP 100 GT converts to autonomous drive mode. Electric Performance While there are clearly high levels of luxury throughout the EXP 100 GT, Bentleys are also known for their performance   and the EXP 100 GT does not disappoint. The battery-electric powertrain consists of four motors that provide all-wheel drive   as well as torque vectoring   for the ultimate in control. With more than 1100 lb-ft of torque on tap, this big luxury tourer should jump to 60 mph in less than 2.5 seconds on its way to a top speed of 186 mph. The dense batteries are lighter than current systems, and would provide a range of about 435 miles. A charge to 80 percent would take a mere 15 minutes. Drive or Be Driven Bentley designed the EXP 100 GT to be relished by a driver who loves the thrill of carving a mountain road or cruising a curvy coastline. But for those times when the driver chooses to disengage   sitting in traffic, crossing Montana on a long, straight highway   autonomous mode can be employed. A Promising Future For an automotive marque with a heritage as rich as Bentley, it's important to set the stage for what comes next. The EXP 100 GT provides this glimpse at this future, confirming that Bentley will continue to honor W.O.'s goal of building "a fast car, a good car, the best in its class." For the driving enthusiast, it's ensuring to see that a time-honored company such Bentley has a future in mind in which humans still have the option to drive themselves.


Find out which new amusement park rides will delight the very young, and which will thrill the adventurous adults. From launch coasters to extreme swings to themed attractions everyone loves   hello Star Wars and Harry Potter!   here is Cheapism's guide to 2019's coolest new rides, and which ones that are closing. Additions to America's Theme Parks Every year, amusement parks unveil new attractions to give their loyal fans new thrills. For people with annual passes who go several times a year, that means they can always count on something new. However, it also means that sometimes your favorite ride has to go to make room for the latest attraction. Here are 13 new rides opening in 2019   some for the very young and some more suitable for the grownups   and a few classics we're going to miss now that they've closed, or are closing soon. Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge | Disneyland and Disney's Hollywood Studios Anaheim, California and Orlando, Florida Both coasts are getting their own Star Wars-themed land to visit   each 14 acres, making them Disney's largest single-themed land expansions ever. The Disneyland attraction opened on May 31 in Anaheim and the Disney's Hollywood Studios version will open on August 29 in Orlando. Galaxy's Edge will take guests to the Black Spire Outpost where they can pilot the Millennium Falcon in Smuggler's Run. Later this year, Rise of the Resistance will put Earth folks in the middle of a battle between the First Order and the Resistance from the new film trilogy. Reservations to the Anaheim attraction, required through June 23, are completely filled, but a reservation isn't necessary starting June 24. However, it should be noted, per Disney's site, that "access to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge   including participation in its experiences   will be subject to capacity constraints and other restrictions." Lightning McQueen Racing Academy | Disney's Hollywood Studios Orlando, Florida In the "Cars" movies, kids had to settle for watching Lightning McQueen be the champ and mentor new drivers. Now they can be Lightning's new racer in this motion ride with a wraparound 200-by-17-foot screen featuring Lightning, Mater, Cruz Ramirez, and more favorite characters from the Pixar franchise. Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure | Wizarding World of Harry Potter Orlando, Florida Universal Studios keeps discovering new corners of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Sit on a bike or in the sidecar for this roller coaster through the Forbidden Forest , made up of 1,200 live trees, and see if you can spot the centaur, Cornish pixies, or Fluffy. Going 50 mph backward and forward, you'll have to look quick. Hagrid even promises to show you a creature that's never been in any of the eight "Harry Potter" films. Opens June 13. Jurassic World | Universal Studios Hollywood Universal City, California Dino-fans were sad when Universal Studios boarded up the classic Jurassic Park ride for maintenance, but it will reopen sometime this summer as Jurassic World   The Ride , and be based on the new movies. It's still a raft ride that ends in a waterfall, but now you'll ride through 2015's Jurassic World on the day Indominus Rex escapes, and you'll meet the Mosasaurus and Blue whether you want to or not! West Coast Racers | Six Flags Magic Mountain Valencia, California There have been side-by-side racing coasters before (like Kings Dominion's Rebel Yell), but West Coast Racers is the first to start the race with a launch instead of a drop. Make two laps around the track's hills, turns, and drops. The ride even includes an immersive pit stop to make you feel like you're in NASCAR or Formula One. Who will win, blue or green? You'll have to ride to find out. Maxx Force | Six Flags Great America Gurnee, Illinois The 17th roller coaster at Six Flags Great America breaks three records. First is fastest launch coaster in North America. The coaster launches 0 to 78 mph in under two seconds, which will be the record to beat for future coasters   and consumer automobiles for that matter! For world records, the Maxx Force claims fastest inversion at 60 mph, and highest double inversion at 175 feet. El Diablo | Six Flags Over Texas Arlington, Texas Everything's bigger in Texas, including the loops on this recently opened roller coaster. El Diablo boasts the world's largest loop at 100 feet, where you'll hang suspended. Riders sit face-to-face, which is another new innovation for coasters, and will go both forward and backward. Pandemonium | Six Flags Over Georgia Austell, Georgia Not all records are set by roller coasters. Six Flags Over Georgia's newest ride is a giant, spinning pendulum that swings at speeds up to 70 mph and reaches 15 stories high. At that height, you can see the city of Atlanta sprawling before you   if you're able to keep your eyes open   but it won't be long before you're hurtling back down toward the ground. Surrounding Pandemonium is Six Flags' new ScreamPunk themed section that also includes Go-Karts, Thunder River, Sky Buckets, barbecue restaurants, and, of course, a Pandemonium gift shop. The Lego Movie World | Legoland Florida Winter Park, Florida It only took five years from 2014's "The Lego Movie" for Legoland Florida to add an entire section based on the films , including three new rides. Masters of Flight is a suspended motion ride where riders get to sit on Emmet's Triple Decker Couch. Unikitty's Disco Drop is a free-fall ride with some added spins and bounces. The Battle of Bricksburg is the park's only water ride where people both on and off the ride can spray water at interactive targets   which, by the way, spray back. Legoland Express Train | Legoland California Carlsbad, California In a park aimed at young Lego builders, the Legoland Express Train is especially intended for kids 5 and under with their families. They'll ride the train through DUPLO Playtown as they get inspired by what they can build with their large, kid-friendly blocks. Legoland shipped the train over from the Denmark Legoland where it was built. Also check out the new "Officer in Pursuit" interactive movie experience in Lego City 4D. Kids can join the chase and get sprayed with water, wind, and bubbles. Calico River Rapids | Knott's Berry Farm Buena Park, California Knott's Berry Farm revamped its old Bigfoot Rapids ride to create the Calico River Rapids . Don't worry, it's still got all the same splashy thrills, but now riders can experience a new story through the Calico ghost town, with animatronic characters and plenty of liquid effects. It'll be the perfect way to get your Bigfoot nostalgia with all new surprises. Tigris | Busch Gardens Tampa, Florida Being the tallest roller coaster in Florida is no small claim when the state also includes Disney World and Universal's Islands of Adventure. Most coasters brag about their steep drop, but Busch Gardens' latest will shoot you 150 feet up. Rock back and forth over 1,800 feet of track at up to 64 miles per hour through loops and corkscrews, too. Finnegan's Flyer | Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Virginia This new "extreme swing" opened May 3, hurling riders more than 80 feet in the air at 45 mph. At its peak, you'll fling more than 90 degrees to the ground. As hot and humid as east coast summers get, the wind at that speed will be a welcome relief. Sharing the park's Ireland Village with the Loch Ness Monster ride, you'll also get a great bird's eye view of the Celtic coast(er). Cutback Water Coaster | Water Country USA Williamsburg, Virginia Sometimes when you need to cool off, the wind in your face isn't enough. That's where this new water roller coaster comes in. Float on jet streams in a four-person raft rocking back and forth along the curve of the slide, splishing and splashing for 850 feet. Leaving: Aerosmith Rock 'n' Roller Coaster | Disney Paris September 1 will be your last chance to rock out with Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, and the gang on their indoor speed coaster in France. They may be rock-'n'-roll legends, but they're no match for the Avengers, who will claim a new ride in the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster's place. Aerosmith will still have a Rock 'n' Roller Coaster at Orlando's Disney Hollywood Studios, however. Gone: Shamu Express | SeaWorld Orlando and San Antonio, Texas The Shamu Express gave its last rides on January 6, making way for the new Sesame Street-themed area in Orlando , and expansion of the Sesame Street land in San Antonio, where Super Grover's Box Car Derby took its place . Perfectly cute, but not necessarily aquatic. Gone: Green Lantern: First Flight | Six Flags Magic Mountain Valencia, California Even though it hasn't given rides since 2017, Six Flags confirms it is finally removing Green Lantern: First Flight later this year to make room for future development. However, some Magic Mountain fans say good riddance , and that's from people who rode it. Others complained it was always closed for repairs , but that won't be an issue any longer. Maybe Gone: Aquaman Splashdown | Six Flags Over Texas Arlington, Texas A new hit movie wasn't enough to save Aquaman's Six Flags ride, Aquaman Splashdown. Rumor has it the 32-year-old ride will be closed this year. Six Flags Over Texas has not commented on the rumors, but has been spotted removing pumps and signage and the park no longer lists it as an active ride.


Happy Saturday, Camden Chatters! Did you stay up for that wild baseball game last night? I made it longer than I expected but was still snoozing by the final pitch. To read the details of this game you can check out Paul Folkemer's recap on the front page. The Orioles are mercifully wrapping up their west cost road trip this weekend and will be back in Baltimore on Tuesday to face Manny Machado and the Padres . I wanted to go see Manny but will be out of town. I'm a little worried he's going to get booed. Are you going to either of the games vs the Padres? If so, don't boo Manny! Links Buck Showalter could return to the Yankees as an analyst for YES - Awful Announcing I only want the best for Buck but I do not care for this. Zac Lowther Has Earned a Promotion to AAA - Eutaw Street Report With a 1.95 ERA in 13 starts, Lowther has been impressive with Bowie. He could stand to cut down on the walks though. Zach Watson wins another Gold Glove Award - 247Sports.com The O's third round draft pick was selected for the 2019 American Baseball Coaches Association Gold Glove team for the NCAA. Not bad! Now they just need to sign him. RHP Kieran Lovegrove Reportedly Joins Orioles - Birds Watcher He walks a million batters and had an 8.59 ERA with the Richmond Flying Squirrels, so he'll fit right in. Is today your birthday? Happy birthday! You are awash in Orioles birthday buddies. There are six of them! They are: Engelb Vielma , who appeared in eight games for the 2018 Orioles. He's appeared in three games for the Bowie Baysox this year and turns 25 years old today. Willie Harris , who kicked off his 12-year career with nine games with the 2001 Orioles. Harris is celebrating birthday number 41 today. Esteban Yan , who I remember as a baseball player but not as an Oriole. Yan appeared in 7 games for the Orioles between 1996-97, then went on to play for the Devil Rays , Rangers , Cardinals , Tigers , Angels , and Reds before retiring after the 2006 season. Today is Yan's 44th birthday. Brian Sackinsky, whose entire major league career was made up of three games pitching in relief for the 1996 Orioles. Sackinsky turns 48 today. Mike Anderson, who played for the Orioles in 1978. He spent most of his career with the Phillies and had a sweet seventies 'stache. Today is his 68th birthday. Russ Snyder, who spent 1961-67 as an outfielder for the Orioles. A special happy birthday to him as he turns 85 years old today. On this day in 1962, Boog Powell became the first player to homer over the center field hedge at Memorial Stadium. He hit the ball a cool 469 feet.


Dallas has no rain in the forecast for today, with light rainfall on the horizon, according to the seven-day forecast from drone-powered weather service Saildrone . Saturday's forecast shows the highest possibility of rain at 93 percent, and rain is likely through Sunday. The coming days will also see hot temperatures, forecast to persist through Thursday. The weather will bring a high temperature of 100 degrees on Thursday. Skies will be mostly cloudy today and partly cloudy Tuesday through Thursday. Winds will stay fairly calm throughout the week, with the highest speeds on Saturday at just 12 mph. This story was created automatically using Saildrone's local weather forecast data, then reviewed by an editor. We also incorporate historic weather data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Teams have until next Monday to reach long-term deals with their franchise-tagged players, but it appears that deadline is going to pass without action in Houston. According to Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle , no deal is expected for pass-rusher Jadeveon Clowney , and he'll play this year on his one-year deal for $15.967 million. Wilson also notes that Clowney isn't expected to miss any games, but could miss "a major portion" of training camp. The fact the Texans don't have a General Manager at the moment can't really help negotiations, but Clowney's history of knee problems might give a team pause as well.


Missed the the most recent top news in Philadelphia? Read on for everything you need to know. Vehicle ran over people 'like bowling pins' in North Philadelphia, witness says The incident happened just before 4 p.m. at 16th Street and Lehigh Avenue. Read the full story on CBS Philly . 2 men sought in alleged sexual assault, robbery of 69-year-old man Police are asking for the public's help locating two men wanted in connection with a sexual assault and armed robbery in Center City. Read the full story on FOX 26 Houston . Man found dead inside U-Haul garage in Southwest Philly, police say Philadelphia police are investigating after they say a man was found dead inside a garage on Tuesday. Read the full story on 6abc Action News . New street sweeping program tackles litter in Philadelphia Philadelphia is rolling out a new street sweeping program which won't require you to move your parked car. Read the full story on ABC Philadelphia, WPVI . Teen treated for smoke inhalation following row house fire in Northeast Philadelphia It happened on 6600 block of Lynford Street, around 6 a.m. Read the full story on CBS Philadelphia . This story was created automatically using data about news stories on social media from CrowdTangle , then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


August's Perseid meteor shower is known for being among the year's most dazzling, but a lesser-known shower in June could be the most dangerous. The Beta Taurid meteor shower is less well known because it is considered a weak daytime shower that peaks after sunrise, making it very difficult to spot from Earth. But for at least a few decades now, some scientists have suspected that the Beta Taurids have made their presence felt in other ways in the past. Oxford scientists published research in 1993 suggesting that the space rock behind the Tunguska Event may've been hiding among the cloud of debris left behind by Comet Encke, which is responsible for the Taurids. The little bits of dust and pebbles burn up in our atmosphere and are seen as "shooting stars." But the researchers said there's reason to believe that Encke's dust cloud also harbors bigger boulders, and that it dropped one on the Tunguska River region of Siberia in 1908. The Tunguska Event represents perhaps the most powerful meteoroid impact with the Earth in modern times. A bolide exploded in the atmosphere over the Siberian wilderness, flattening the forest and tossing people from their chairs over 40 miles away. More recent research has backed up the idea that the Tunguska bolide may've come from a so-called "swarm," or dense pocket of debris, within the much broader cloud of Taurid junk. It also says we could be passing relatively near that swarm of debris very soon. "If the Tunguska object was a member of a Beta Taurid stream, then the last week in June 2019 will be the next occasion with a high probability for Tunguska-like collisions or near-misses," reads a paper by researchers from the Universities of New Mexico and Western Ontario presented at an American Geophysical Union (AGU) meeting in December. Related research finds that this month Earth will make its closest approach to the center of the Taurid swarm since 1975. The scientists aren't suggesting that we should worry about a Tunguska-like impact, as we'll still be 18.6 million miles (30 million kilometers) away from the swarm center. However, there could be a "possibility of enhanced daylight fireballs and significant airbursts," later this month, according to the AGU paper. Astronomers are hoping to take advantage of the close approach to get a better look inside the swarm to see if they can spot any large objects. Cataloging any hidden asteroids within the Taurids now could be especially useful in the 2030s, when Earth will make an even closer pass by the swarm -- the closest in over a century -- not once, but twice .


The chemistry between a quarterback and a wide receiver can be stunning. Passes thrown to the spot before the wideout makes his break. There have been many incredible combos. 20. Brett Favre and Sterling Sharpe This is a combo that could have set all sorts of record had Sterling Sharpe's career not been cut short due to injury after 1994. They played together for three seasons and teamed for 315 receptions, 3,854 yards and 42 touchdowns. 19. Joe Namath and Don Maynard The absolute glory years for the Jets featured Joe Namath and Don Maynard. They were together for six seasons and hooked up for 322 receptions and 45 TDs. However, their greatest accomplishment may have come in a game an injured Maynard was a decoy. After catching the TD pass against the Raiders to gain the Jets a spot in Super Bowl III, Maynard was injured and went without a grab as Joe and the Jets stunned the Colts, 16-7. 18. Carson Palmer and Chad Johnson No rings but plenty of connections for Carson Palmer and the colorful and controversial Chad Johnson/Ochocino. They were together for seven seasons as Bengals and combined for 560 receptions and almost 8,000 yards. 17. Brett Favre and Donald Driver In the six-year span from 2002-2007, Brett Favre and Donald Driver connected for nearly 500 completions and 35 touchdowns. Five of the seasons saw Driver go over the 1,000-yard mark. 16. Tom Brady and Randy Moss Tom Brady and Randy Moss were together for two seasons. They combined for 23 TDs in the first, which saw Brady throw for 4,806 yards and 50 touchdowns. The encore was in 2009 and they combined for 13 more TDs. 15. Joe Montana and Dwight Clark Joe Montana and Dwight Clark were together as San Francisco 49ers from 1979-87. Clark caught 506 passes for more than 6,750 yards and 48 TDs in the regular season. And, of course, there was that connection in the catch against the Dallas Cowboys on Jan. 10, 1982. 14. Daunte Culpepper and Randy Moss From 2000-2003, Daunte Culpepper and Randy Moss were unstoppable: 376 receptions, 5,649 yards and 49 touchdowns. During that span the least yardage Moss had in receptions was 1,233 yards. Stunning. 13. John Hadl and Lance Alworth The Chargers', um, lightning connection of John Hadl and Lance Alworth played together for nine seasons. In seven of them, Alworth went over 1,000 yards receiving. He led the AFL in receiving yardage three times, twice averaging better than 100 yards per game. 12. Matt Stafford and Calvin Johnson In seven seasons as Detroit Lions, Matt Stafford and Calvin Johnson combined for 1,000 yards six times. The only season they missed Johnson caught 984 yards of passes. Sixty-seven of his 83 career TDs came while playing with Stafford. The Georgia-to-Georgia Tech connection provided a bright spot in the Lions' struggles. 11. Jim Kelly and Andre Reed Jim Kelly and Andre Reed played together in Buffalo from 1986-96. Reed caught more than 700 passes in those 11 seasons and made it to the Pro Bowl seven times. Kelly made the Pro Bowl five times. The only thing missing was a Super Bowl ring. 10. Dan Marino and the Marks You could say the same about Dan Marino and the Marks, Duper and Clayton. In the 11 years Marino and Duper played together as Dolphins, the tandem combined for 582 receptions, nearly 9,000 yards and 84 touchdowns. In 10 seasons together, Dan Marino and Clayton combined for more than 500 receptions, nearly 9,000 yards and 59 touchdowns. That makes about 18,000 of Marino's better than 61,361 yards. 9. Roger Staubach and Drew Pearson Roger Staubach and Drew Pearson connected for more than 5,500 passing yards and 40 touchdowns. They are also remembered for a play that wound up coining the everlasting term "Hail Mary." 8. Peyton Manning and Reggie Wayne Reggie Wayne and Peyton Manning played together with the Colts from 2001-2010. Three times, they combined for more than 100 receptions in a season. Sixty-nine of Wayne's 83 career TD receptions came during this time frame. 7. Troy Aikman and Michael Irvin Troy Aikman and Michael Irvin were two-thirds of The Triplets with Emmitt Smith completing the trio. Aikman and Irvin connected more than 700 times for 11,000 yards and 60 touchdowns. 6. Drew Brees and Michael Thomas This is a tandem that has earned its place on the list in three seasons. Drew Brees and Michael Thomas have connected for an outrageous 321 completions, 3,787 yards and 23 touchdowns. It will be amazing to see where the Purdue-Ohio State connection finishes when Brees retires. 5. Jim Zorn and Steve Largent Jim Zorn and Steve Largent played together in Seattle from 1976-84. They teamed for six seasons of 1,000-plus yards. Seventy-two of Largent's 100 career touchdowns came during this run. 4. Steve Young and Jerry Rice Steve Young and Jerry were incomparable 1991-1999 with Steve Young. They paired for almost 700 receptions, 10,000 yards and 85 touchdowns. In 1995, Rice broke the single-season receiving record with 1,848 yards. 3. Peyton Manning and Marvin Harrison Peyton Manning and Marvin Harrison played together from 1998-2008. In that time they combined for nearly 1,000 receptions, more than 1,300 yards and 114 touchdowns. 2. Johnny Unitas and Raymond Berry They were not coveted coming out of college but Johnny Unitas and Raymond Berry showed the NFL how it was done. In 12 seasons, they connected for more than 600 receptions and 9,200 yards. 1. Joe Montana and Jerry Rice Joe Montana and Jerry Rice were the ultimate combo. They had five 1,000-yard seasons and missed a sixth by 73 yards in Rice's rookie season. Four times, Rice led the NFL in TD receptions with Montana as his QB and three times he led the league in total yardage. MORE: This photo of the other contestants in James Holzhauer's latest 'Jeopardy' win sums up his run Aaron Rodgers excited about new Packers RG Billy Turner Surprise rookie makes a name for himself in Redskins' OTAs Devin Bush takes 1st-team reps Steelers OTAs Lions OTA notebook: First impressions from the first open day