The Anne Arundel County Department of Health issued a health advisory Wednesday against direct water contact for Lake Waterford in Pasadena due to harmful algae bloom. Signs have been posted at the lake, and the advisory will remain in effect until further notice. The blooms of blue-green algae reported at Lake Waterford occur naturally in fresh waters and in the Chesapeake Bay. The blooms are in nutrient-rich environments and may become harmful when they occur in high concentrations or if they produce toxins, officials said. Health officials said that when bathers see bright green waters, sometimes with a surface scum that resembles green paint, they are advised to take the following precautions: Do not wade, swim or drink in areas where a blue-green algae bloom is evident. If contact is unavoidable, wash body and clothes with clean, warm soapy water. If there is skin irritation after contact, see a health care provider. Keep pets away from bloom areas. Pets should not ingest or come in contact with water during a bloom. Questions regarding any suspected symptoms in pets should be directed to a veterinarian. More information about blooms can be found on the Maryland Department of Natural Resources website . To report human illness from bloom water contact, call the Bay Health Hotline at 877-224-4229. READ MORE: Avoid water in Lake Waterford due to harmful #algae bloom, @AAHealth officials say CHECK OUT WBAL: Get all the latest Baltimore news, weather and sports. WBAL-TV brings you the best in Maryland news online, anytime.


Retail clothing chain Abercrombie & Fitch will end by July its "sexualized marketing," after years of blanketing its web sites, store windows and shopping bags with photos of half-naked men, according to the Washington Post. It will also stop using shirtless models or lifeguards at events and store openings for both the Abercrombie & Fitch and the Hollister brands, the newspaper reported late Friday, citing an announcement. Rather than call its staff "models," the teen-focused retailer will refer to employees as "brand representatives," and it will no longer hire workers based on "body type or physical attractiveness," as well. Abercrombie & Fitch had come under fire in recent years for its strict dress code and sexualized marketing, and has been in a Supreme Court case for denying a Muslim woman a job because of her head scarf. The changes come as the company faces slumping sales, as teens increasingly move away from the brand, according to the Washington Post. (Reporting by Lisa Lambert)


The last of the preseason Power Five champions has been crowned. Wednesday morning, ahead of the start of its annual Media Days, the Pac-12 released the results of its preseason poll as voted on by 35 media members who cover the conference. In that voting, Utah has narrowly been selected as the team that will win the league championship game this season. Utah received 12 of the 35 votes, with Oregon (11) and defending champion Washington (nine) following closely behind. USC with two and Washington State with one were the only other schools to receive first-place votes. For what it's worth, each of the past two years   and four of the last five years, for that matter   the media's pick to win the conference has gone on to do just that. Divisionally, Utah was an overwhelming favorite to win the South, garnering 33 of the 35 first-place votes. With two, USC was the only other team in that division to receive a nod. In the North, Oregon and Washington each received 17 first-place votes, although the former outpointed the latter 190-189. Washington State was the only other North school with a first-place vote. In addition to the preseason poll, the Pac-12 also released its all-conference teams. Those appear below. Here is your 2019 #Pac12FB Preseason All-Conference First Team Offense and Specialists, as selected by 35 media members who cover the league. Full story: https://t.co/5dBlUpI0Ee pic.twitter.com/1kJb1aIXBU   Pac-12 Conference (@pac12) July 24, 2019 Here is your 2019 #Pac12FB Preseason All-Conference First Team Defense and Specialists, as selected by 35 media members who cover the league. Full story: https://t.co/5dBlUpI0Ee pic.twitter.com/a54cWIw3i6   Pac-12 Conference (@pac12) July 24, 2019


WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Trump administration is pressing Saudi Arabia to show "tangible progress" toward holding to account those behind the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi and wants them to do so before the one-year anniversary of his murder, a senior administration official said. Pushing back against critics who have accused President Donald Trump of letting the Saudis off the hook after Khashoggi's death, the official told Reuters this week the message to the kingdom is that it remains a "very hot issue" and "they need to take it seriously." Republican and Democratic lawmakers, citing evidence of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's role in the Khashoggi case and incensed over the civilian toll from the Saudi air campaign in Yemen, have ramped up efforts to block Trump's arms sales to Saudi Arabia. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the Saudis needed to complete their investigation and take action ahead of the anniversary but did not specify any consequences if they failed to do so. The Trump administration has so far taken only minimal steps. Khashoggi, a Washington Post columnist and U.S. resident who had become a vocal critic of the prince, disappeared after entering the Saudi consulate in Istanbul on Oct. 2. Eleven Saudi suspects have been put on trial in secretive proceedings but only a few hearings have been held since January. "There will be increased sensitivity around the anniversary," the official said. "It would be in everyone's best interest to have some tangible progress by then." The CIA has determined with "medium to high confidence" that the crown prince, commonly known by his initials MbS and considered de facto ruler of Saudi Arabia, ordered the killing, U.S. government sources have said. The spy agency has continued to monitor and gather information but is not conducting a full-scale inquiry, a U.S. official said. Saudi officials have denied involvement by Prince Mohammed. Trump has expressed doubts about the CIA assessment and argued that Washington must not risk its alliance with Riyadh, the cornerstone of U.S. security policy in the Gulf regarded as a regional counterweight to Iran. Khashoggi's murder tarnished the crown prince's reputation internationally. He has pushed ahead with an ambitious domestic agenda accompanied by a crackdown on dissent. Trump drew a furious reaction from Congress last month when he declared that the threat from Iran was an emergency that forced him to bypass lawmakers and sell $8 billion in arms to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Democratic U.S. Senator Chris Murphy this week accused the administration of "turning a blind eye" to Khashoggi's murder. The administration is making clear to the Saudis the controversy will persist until they demonstrate a "very clear case of culpability," the senior administration official said. White House adviser and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, who has cultivated a close relationship with MbS, declined to blame the crown prince for Khashoggi's death in an interview with Axios this month. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in March the administration was still working "all across the government" to identify those responsible. (Additional reporting by Mark Hosenball; Editing by Mary Milliken and Sonya Hepinstall)


Police are looking for four men in the fatal shooting of a man in Venice, authorities said Tuesday. The group fired several times at a man who was walking in a residential area near 5th Avenue and Broadway about 3:30 p.m. Monday, said Officer Lizeth Lomeli, a spokeswoman for the Los Angeles Police Department. The victim, identified by officers as 29-year-old Lavell Harris, died at the scene from multiple gunshot wounds . Several witnesses said they saw four men wearing hoodies flee the area in a dark-colored sedan, Lomeli said. They were last seen driving north on 5th toward Broadway. Harris, who officials said was from the Venice neighborhood where he was killed, was shot at least once in the head, LAPD officers told KTLA-TV Channel 5 . Investigators don't have a motive for the shooting and have not determined whether it was gang-related. alejandra.reyesvelarde@latimes.com Twitter: @r_valejandra


Yardbarker NBA writers Pat Heery and Sean Keane address the hottest issues in the NBA. This week's topic: Where will Russell Westbrook end up? Heery : Nothing in the NBA lasts forever. Not even the Russell Westbrook era in Oklahoma City. A decade that began with Westbrook, Kevin Durant and James Harden leading the Thunder to the Finals as kids in 2012, and saw each of the trio win MVP awards, somehow yielded zero titles for OKC. If you played this decade out 10 times, the Thunder probably win at least one championship nine times, but for whatever reason, the breaks just didn't fall their way this time. After Kawhi-ser Söze orchestrated the heist of Paul George, the Thunder appears ready to rebuild and are reportedly working with Westbrook to facilitate a trade to a team with playoff aspirations. While there are definitely some interested teams, Russ' ginormous contract (4 years/$170M), combined with most teams having used the majority of their cap space on the recent free-agent bonanza, makes it difficult to forecast a trade without a little creativity. That's why I'm seeking your help here, Sean. Hit me with a couple of your best destinations and trade packages for Russ. Keane : I wish I could consult with Kawhi on these potential deals, since he's clearly not content with Finals MVP, and is gunning for Executive of the Year. I also wish Westbrook going to the Knicks were possible, since the Knicks are where the careers of overpaid point guards go to die (Stephon Marbury, Steve Francis, Derrick Rose, etc.) and Russ would start feuding with the NY media yesterday. But thanks to all the Knicks' free-agent deals, they couldn't trade for him until January. It's hard to see which teams can fit him under their salary cap, and have the confidence or desperation to commit to paying a 34-year-old Westbrook $47 million. But my first instinct is that Westbrook wants to take his talents to South Beach, where they're used to having multiple big stars in one locker room, and they'll appreciate Russ' fashion sense. The Heat would send back the expiring deals of Goran Dragic and Meyers Leonard, plus another young player like Justise Winslow or Bam Adebayo. Miami can't send picks to sweeten the deal, because Oklahoma City already has its first-rounders from 2021 and 2023, but perhaps the Heat could remove protections from those picks. That could be valuable, because Jimmy Butler will be disgruntled again by 2021. Detroit could make a play for Westbrook, pairing him with Blake Griffin and Andre Drummond, since Blake is used to playing with a temperamental ball-dominant guard (Chris Paul). The Pistons would have to send Reggie Jackson back to OKC, include some draft picks and Luke Kennard  - Detroit previously traded them Kyle Singler, so why not another Duke shooting guard? -  and throw in Tony Snell to make the money work. Or Detroit could make it a true blockbuster and put Steven Adams and Drummond into the trade as well, if only to prevent Drummond and Westbrook from fighting over stolen free throw rebounds. The Thunder are far too traumatized from the James Harden deal to do another blockbuster deal with Houston, so my favorite destination for Westbrook is Orlando. Some combination of D.J. Augustin, Markelle Fultz, Evan Fournier, and last year's No. 6 pick Mo Bamba could get it done, or if Oklahoma drives a hard bargain, Aaron Gordon. Orlando would finally get a playmaker at point guard, and Russ gets to play with Nikola Vucevic and a squad of lockdown defenders in a state with no income tax. Just imagine the outfits he'd wear to Disney World! Keane: Going through these scenarios, I'm left with one big question: Is trading for Westbrook a good idea in 2019? Heery : Well, his contract obviously doesn't work for most of the NBA, but I do think he's worth trading for if you're already all-in with a mediocre team like Miami and Detroit. So, if I'm the GM of those teams, to borrow Russ' motto, "Why not?" The interesting thing with Westbrook is that he's been picked apart by so many NBA stat geeks and hipsters for his inefficient shot selection (29 percent from three on nearly six attempts per game last season), that he's become underrated. This dude is still going to be an All-Star and fringe All-NBA player for another year or two -- maybe more if he started making threes close to the league average (approximately 35.5 percent). There's a tendency to talk about every superstar nearing the end of their prime like they're post-Achilles Kobe Bryant or the OKC version of Carmelo Anthony -- Russ isn't close to being that detrimental to his team yet. Yes, his contract is pretty bad, but almost every team has bad contracts. Look at the freaking Raptors last season -- you think paying Kyle Lowry $33M, Marc Gasol $24M and Serge Ibaka $22M is a cost-effective use of cap space? Hell, no! But hey, those guys showed up in the playoffs and helped Toronto win a chip. Not sure which is better these days: winning the title or getting the most compliments for savvy front-office moves on Twitter. (Congrats to the Nets for winning that award in 2018-19 -- make sure you send your ring sizes to Adam Silver.) For what it's worth, I think Chicago is a stealth choice to swing a deal for Russ. They have some big contracts like Zach LaVine (three years, $58.5M remaining) and Otto Porter (two years, $55.7M remaining) and a young team that could use a passionate leader like Westbrook. Plus, Lauri Markkanen's perimeter shooting and Wendell Carter Jr.'s rim protection could make up for some of Westbrook's flaws. Heery: So, we're expecting Westbrook to be dealt in the near future. Any other big names you think might be on the move this summer? Could we see the Wizards' Bradley Beal or Raptors' Kyle Lowry suiting up for a different team come this fall? Keane : There's no way Russell Westbrook's deal is worse than many of the deals signed this summer, but that's part of the Board Man's genius: Delay his decision, force the Paul George trade when teams were out of cap space, and prevent a vengeful Westbrook from jumping to another contender, hell-bent on destroying the Clippers. The last time one of his teammates bailed on him, Westbrook's sense of betrayal drove him to an MVP season. I'm inclined to think the Raptors will hold on to their veterans on expiring deals (Lowry/Ibaka/Gasol/FredVanVleet), at least until the trade deadline. It seems wrong not to let the remaining players defend their title, and they still might be the third-best team in the East while KD is rehabbing his leg. Considering the war chest of draft picks that Sam Presti has acquired this week, the Thunder should be trying to trade for a player at the level of Beal, and then spend two years selling him on playing next to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Of course if OKC strikes out, it could bottom out completely, meaning Danilo Gallinari and Steven Adams would be available for clearance-sale prices. And while Chris Paul's contract is harder to fit into a salary cap than Westbrook's, never rule out cap wizard Daryl "Dork Elvis" Morey when it comes to making impossible trades. The dark-horse veteran who might change teams is Golden State's Draymond Green, who is by far the best player who'll actually hit unrestricted free agency next summer (Klutch Sports won't let AD and LeBron break up). He's eligible to sign a three-year extension this summer, but if the Warriors think he wants to move on, Bob Myers might not have the stomach to watch another future Hall of Famer walk away in July. So, if you had to bet your life, or at least five future unprotected first-round picks, where do you predict that Russell Westbrook is playing on opening night? Heery : My guess is Pat Riley moves heaven and earth to team Westbrook with Butler in Miami. What about you? Keane : As much as I'd like to see a Wiggins-Westbrook bad contract exchange program with the Timberwolves, it would only guarantee that Karl-Anthony Towns forces his way out of Minnesota in two years. As we saw with Kawhi's signing and should have learned back in the '80s, never count out Jerry West and Pat Riley. The Russ and Jimmy Show is coming to Miami. Related slideshow: 2019 NBA offseason moves (Provided by imagn)


A 19-year-old Texas man has been arrested on suspicion of plotting a mass murder at a church where he had been kicked out of a youth ministry due to his erratic behavior, police documents made available on Monday showed. Nicholas Amrine was taken into custody on July 2 for saying in online posts he would launch an attack similar to the mass murder at Columbine High School in Colorado in 1999, where two students shot dead a teacher and 12 students before committing suicide. A lawyer for Amrine was not listed in online arrest records, police said. No details were available on formal charges being filed. During questioning with police "Amrine admitted that he used his personal Facebook account to post all the threats of violence and warning directed at Convergence Church," the arrest affidavit said. "All the kids that forgot about me are going to get what they deserve," he wrote in a Facebook post on June 3. "It will be over in a flash. It will be over in a bang, u will see my face and then nothing else ever again." Dallas TV broadcaster WFAA reported that Amrine has been released on bail and has apologized for his posts, saying he never meant to carry out an attack. (Reporting by Jon Herskovitz; Editing by Eric Walsh)


A few weeks into last offseason, the White Sox parted with their 2017-18 primary catcher, Omar Narvaez , sending him to the Mariners for reliever Alex Colome on Nov. 30. The White Sox found Narvaez's replacement a couple weeks later when they signed former Tigers starting backstop James McCann to a one-year, $2.5M deal. In other words, a franchise mired in a 10-year playoff drought paid a minimal cost for an unexciting (maybe even bad) major leaguer. You're forgiven if you couldn't have cared less at the time. Five-plus months later, Chicago's decision to buy low on McCann looks like one of one of the shrewdest of the winter. The 28-year-old has been an absolute hitting machine as a member of the White Sox, with whom he has slashed .346/.384/.523 (145 wRC+) in 138 plate appearances. Based on wRC+, McCann has been in the same league as franchise catchers Gary Sanchez (154) and Willson Contreras (152) in overall offensive production. It's a stunning rise for McCann, whom the Tigers non-tendered in November in lieu of paying a projected $3.5M in arbitration. McCann can now take solace in the fact that he has been a revelation with division-rival Chicago this year while Detroit's catchers have been dreadful . That said, the Tigers weren't crazy for letting him go. McCann was a useful regular for the Tigers once   in 2017   but still didn't manage world-beating offensive production that year. His Tigers tenure, which spanned from 2014-18, concluded with a .240/.288/.366 line (76 wRC+) and minus-0.2 fWAR in 1,646 trips to the plate. That's bad. Defensively, McCann did throw out between 30 and 45 percent of base runners in each of his seasons in the Motor City. That's good. But he floundered as a pitch framer and blocker. That's bad . What we know is that McCann has thrived as a White Sox after he did no such thing as a Tiger. The question is whether he's born anew in a different uniform, if it's just a two-month blip or something in between. First of all, he's not going to sustain this kind of offensive production. He didn't really walk in Detroit and hasn't in Chicago either, having recorded rates in the 5 percent range with both teams. McCann's also not going to keep up a .435 batting average on balls in play, especially considering his lifetime mark is .309. Plus, as someone who currently has four home runs and has never topped 13 in a full season, he's won't make up for his inevitable drop in average with a significant power surge. While the above paragraph paints a bleak picture, all hope isn't lost for McCann, who has cut his strikeout and chase rates by roughly 3% and elevated his contact rate by about 2%. He has also made more meaningful contact, evidenced in part by a noticeable rise in isolated power. McCann put up an unimposing .126 ISO with the Tigers, including a woeful .094 last year, though he's running a career-high .183 in the category this season. FanGraphs indicates McCann has slashed his soft contact rate by almost 6 percent, while Statcast shows his average exit velocity has hopped from 87.5 mph to 90.5. Statcast also credits McCann with a .347 expected weighted on-base average. That's a hefty 48 points below his real wOBA (.395), but it's still 24 points above average and more than respectable for a catcher. The right-handed McCann has done a lot of his 2019 damage against same-sided pitchers, which is noteworthy in his case because they've typically stymied him. When Chicago added McCann, it couldn't have expected him to suddenly prove capable of handling righties. He has so far, though, and his offensive strides have come with improved defense. Not only has McCann continued to stop would-be base thieves at a high rate (35%), but he has been a scratch overall defensive player after grading out as one of the league's worst catchers in 2018, according to Baseball Prospectus . If that's not enough, McCann has developed a solid rapport with potential ace Lucas Giolito . Adding everything up, it's clear the McCann signing has worked out brilliantly for the White Sox. He has already given Chicago 1.6 fWAR, double his previous career high, and could remain in the team's plans beyond this season. Once the 2019 campaign finishes, the Sox will have to decide whether to tender McCann a contract for his final year of arbitration eligibility. It would be a no-brainer decision right now. However, in the seemingly improbable event McCann's overall production careens off a cliff, the club will be able to move on without any damage.


The NFL's sideline hats for their 100th season came out Monday, and the 49ers were a beneficiary of being conceived in the right era. Typically the league does uniform sideline hats for each team. The logos and colors change, but the basic template of the hat remains the same. There are home hats, road hats, and then some variations in styles. New Era, the company that makes the hats, changed that model for this year's draft and gave each team a different look based on a flag that represented something about the team's location. The sideline hats followed a similar trend. Instead of going with 32 different looks, New Era divided the league up into eras based on when each team came into existence. There's the 1910s-20s, 1930s-50s, 1960s, 1960s-70s and 1990s-2000s. Each era's hat style is a bit different and lines up somewhat with the styles of the time. The 49ers' inaugural season was in 1946, so they fell into the second era. Each segment of time has its own charm, but the 1930s-50s caps have the cleanest look. New Era described this time frame's caps as "a dark melton wool with a team logo patch, these caps feature the team's established year, along with the current logo is displayed on the right side." The NFL's 100th anniversary patch is on the back side of the hat. via New Era The 49ers are joined by the Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions, Indianapolis Colts, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, Los Angeles Rams, and Washington in this generation. This season's road hats are a little more simple. They're a basic team color, red for the 49ers, with the team logo and a 1946 patch on the side. via New Era There's also an alternate version of the cap on New Era's website. San Francisco did not get a specific color rush hat this season. Reviews were mixed on the 49ers' draft hat. That's not the case with the official sideline hat. Sometimes New Era tries to get really fancy with their looks, but a clean, crisp design almost always wins. The idea of giving each team a little bit different design is probably one to stick with. Whether it's somehow separating the teams into groups or simply giving each team its own design, the uniqueness is a fun departure from a standard template. MORE: Jayson Tatum and others defend LeBron James for celebrating at Bronny's AAU game The Dallas Cowboys Should Trade Ezekiel Elliott Will McClay: Taco Charlton not assured roster spot in 2019 Dee Ford, Dre Greenlaw leave 49ers practice early with injuries Jayson Tatum calls out haters who criticize LeBron James' AAU support


Promoted: If you thought that Grand Prix racing started in 1950, then you'd be mistaken. If you thought that the pre-war dominations of Mercedes and Auto Union was the real start, them again you'd be wide of the mark. In fact, the first ever Grand Prix took place in 1906 and the name has stuck ever since. Now, over a century later, three of the manufacturers competing that day are still active in F1 and the country has re-emerged after a few years' absence from the F1 calendar as a firm fixture at the iconic Paul Ricard circuit. Motorsport Live reflects on the history of the French Grand Prix and why fans should make a beeline for this year's race. Start Grid Photo by: LAT Images Grand Prix motor racing started on a variety of road courses across France throughout the first half of the 20 th century as the growing global manufacturers did battle, interwoven by fluctuating political tensions across Europe, with racing taking a hiatus during the two World Wars. French manufacturer Renault triumphed in that first 1906 Grand Prix on closed public roads around Le Mans. The city has been synonymous with motorsport ever since, albeit primarily for endurance racing - the 24 Hours of Le Mans   and more recently MotoGP. Also in the field that day were entries from Mercedes and FIAT, still present today in F1 with the Ferrari brand. It was Alfa Romeo, competing in 2019 with the Sauber team, that triumphed at the inaugural World Championship French Grand Prix upon the formation of Formula 1 in 1950 as teams and drivers did battle at Rouen and Reims, the road courses alternating annually, until the greater professionalism and business-driven nature of racing led to closed circuits being used. Paul Ricard was the original home, only to subsequently lose the race to Dijon, before Magny Cours established itself as the home of the French Grand Prix in the 1990s and 2000s. After a decade-long absence France re-took its place on the calendar in 2018 at the now redeveloped and upgraded Circuit Paul Ricard converted for wheel-to-wheel action after spending a prolonged period as a test venue. Paul Ricard returned to the calendar in 2018 Photo by: LAT Images It was Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes who triumphed from pole position in 2018   a win that ensured the five-times World Champion has taken a victory at each of the circuits on the current Formula 1 calendar, as well as meaning he has savoured success at more different race venues (26) than any other driver in history. Kimi Raikkonen was second last year for Ferrari while Red Bull's Max Verstappen ensured three different teams   with three different engine partners   finished on the podium. Michael Schumacher won eight times in France Photo by: LAT Images Ron Meadows, Sporting Director, Mercedes AMG, Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing, 2nd position, Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes AMG F1, 1st position, Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari, 3rd position, on the podium Photo by: Zak Mauger / LAT Images Hamilton's win was his first in France   at his third attempt, after two previous attempts in 2007 and 08 entries at Magny Cours   but he has some way to go to match the all-time World Championship record at the French Grand Prix. Michael Schumacher won eight times in France, all at Magny Cours, during his distinguished career, putting him two clear of France's only World Champion Alain Prost. Four of Prost's six French Grand Prix wins came at Circuit Paul Ricard, giving him the individual record at the southern venue. Indeed, Prost's record at the track is all the more impressive given Paul Ricard's reputation for providing different winners. Eleven different drivers have climbed atop the podium across Paul Ricard's 15 Grands Prix, including renowned World Champions Sir Jackie Stewart, Niki Lauda, James Hunt and Nelson Piquet. It's a similar case over one-lap: again, 11 different drivers have topped qualifying at Paul Ricard, while the fastest lap accolade has been spread between 13 racers. Last year's French Grand Prix was highly eventuful: Two separate first-lap incidents shook up the order and that facilitated an entertaining Grand Prix in which there were 48 overtakes Most of that action took place along the back straight   meaning that taking up a spot at the Mistral Chicane is a wise idea   while the pits straight, La Beausset and the fearsome Signes turns have also witnessed their fair share of battles and high-speed accidents. Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes AMG F1 W09 Photo by: Steven Tee / LAT Images Paul Ricard's current stint on the calendar is only in its infancy but it has already provided plenty of drama and intrigue, while France itself has a rich history that will have its place in the Formula 1 record books forever, with both home grown drivers and manufacturers once again growing in prominence, 2019 is set to once again raise the bar. Be there and experience it live. To see all ticket options and prices visit the Motorsport Live dedicated site here.


Some travel-related businesses are quick to admit a mistake when it comes to purchases, but few are so funny and self-deprecating as Royal Caribbean was this week in not only owning up to a glitch but not punishing its passengers in the process. For nine-and-a-half hours on Monday, July 1, Royal Caribbean guests were able to sign up for an all-you-can-drink package for just $18 a day on their respective cruises. That's almost $40 cheaper than it normally is. Royal Caribbean quickly moved to say it was their fault in a tongue-in-cheek note to guests. "Dear Guest, Well, this round's on us. On Monday, July 1st, 2019, from 4:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. EST, we posted incorrect pricing of $18 USD per person, per day, for Deluxe Beverage Packages. Given that we typically price these packages at about $55 USD per person, it was the (messed up) deal of the century. This was a BIG mistake! It might have been bad code, a random computer glitch   or maybe we just need to reinstate our intern typing test. Any which way, it was our error, and we'll own it. Enjoy your deep, deep discount   while we go drown our sorrows. Happy 4th of July!" Royal Caribbean honored the drink package for however long the guest purchased it. Related video: Virgin Voyages' Adults Only Cruise Ship Is Now Taking Bookings (Provided by Delish)


The Vikings are opening up options at the punter position. Per Chris Tomasson of the Pioneer Press, the Vikings will work out punters Justin Vogel, Shane Tripucka and at least one more, to compete with Matt Wile. Sources say #Vikings Wednesday will bring in multiple punters to work out. They could sign one to possibly compete with Matt Wile in training camp Coming in will be Justin Vogel, who punted for Packers in 2017, & Shane Tripucka, who was in rookie camp, & likely at least one other - Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) June 10, 2019 Wile averaged 45.2 yards per punt last season in his first with the Vikings. He had 27 punts inside the opponents' 20-yard line, a mark that ranked 15th in the league. Wile is under contract for 2019 at $645,000, but the Vikings can release him without any penalty. Vogel, 25, punted for the Packers in 2017 and averaged 44.4 yards per punt. He signed with the Browns prior to the 2018 season, but was released before the season started. He then signed with the 49ers on March 19, but was released a month later. Tripucka, 24, has no pro experience. He signed with the Chargers in March of 2018, but was later released. Something to keep an eye on as we approach training camp. Chances are, this will be a preseason battle between Wile and one of these players the Vikings bring in to work out. MORE: NHL fans weren't impressed with Mike Milbury's questions for Pam from 'The Office' Bears believe Ha Ha Clinton-Dix is a better player than Adrian Amos Brian Gaine's failure in Houston has a lesson for the Lions and Bob Quinn TE Darren Waller has the most to gain during Raiders' training camp Bears believe Clinton-Dix is an upgrade over Amos


The hype surrounding Dwayne Haskins has been growing for months, and now with just over a month until 2019 Training Camp, excitement is starting to bubble to the surface. While predictions and comparisons get made, you have to be careful and avoid getting too carried away with a mindblowing stat that paints an unproven player as a Hall of Famer. You also must pick and choose which stats to ignore, as they can often be used to paint the wrong picture. One stat from Haskins' time at Ohio State, however, is posing both problems in one. Since 1973, 100 QBs have been drafted in the first-round. Cam Newton, Mark Sanchez, and Mitchell Trubisky are the only 3 who have made 15 or fewer collegiate starts. Dwayne Haskins will be the next. - Jordan Reid (@JReidNFL) January 7, 2019 Two of those three names would be great company to join - one of those names gives Washington fans pained flashbacks of the end of the 2018 season. Redskins coach Jay Gruden has said before that in an ideal world, Haskins would have been able to lay more groundwork in college, but his level of production despite starting just 14 games is remarkable. "You would like a guy to play more than a year to see how he's developed over the years," said Gruden, via NBC Sports Washington. "Haskins has a unique skill set. He's big, strong and can really throw it." As with all stats, it's important to be careful. There's no concrete evidence that suggests Haskins will turn into a player as good as Cam Newton. Let's also hope that he is quite a bit better than Mark Sanchez as well. MORE: NBA trade rumor rankings: The latest on Bradley Beal Patriots veteran Julian Edelman does a hilarious Bill Belichick impression Roundup: Donald Trump Subreddit Quarantined, Kevin Love Gets Expensive Steve Austin Pendant, Tristan Thompson Buys New Mansion PFF: Pats have No. 1 ranked roster heading into 2019 Everything to know about Tyreek Hill's meeting with NFL investigators


A passenger on a United Airlines flight reportedly received a meal box that contained a hummus package full of mold. Jamie Lunde was on United Flight 1613 Sunday when she purchased a Tapas box that contained nuts, hummus, breadsticks and other items. She partially opened the hummus cup and began eating it. When Lunde r emoved the entire aluminum foil cover on the hummus container, she discovered the snack was covered in mold, causing her to almost throw up. As a result, she notified the United flight crew of the incident. Instead of removing the mold-covered treat, the attendants simply asked for her credit card so she could be refunded. According to Lunde, she found out a short time later that not only was the refund not processed, but she had actually been charged twice for the meal. The hummus was included in United's tapas snack box, which costs $10.


It may be 10 years late, but Mac from It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia finally played catch with Chase Utley on Friday. The former Phillies second baseman had his jersey retired at Citizen's Bank Park in Philadelphia on Friday, and a special guest made an appearance on the field pregame. Rob McElhenney, who plays Mac on It's Always Sunny received the game's first pitch from Utley, harkening back to one of the show's most legendary episodes. In the 2009 episode, 'Mac's Love Letter to Chase', McElhenney's character wrote Utley a heartfelt letter , hoping to meet his idol and toss a baseball around. A decade later, McElhenney's (well, Mac's) dream finally came true. A dream came true tonight. pic.twitter.com/dboCS4BIgo   Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) June 21, 2019 It's Always Sunny finished its 13th season in November 2018. As for Utley, he retired one month prior after six All-Star appearances in 16 seasons. Related slideshow: The 2019 MLB season (Provided by imagn)


Current middleweight champion Robbie Lawler will attempt to defend his belt against Carlos Condit on Saturday night. Dave Ross and the guys get you ready for UFC 195's main event.


White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney says that the Trump Administration has been effective in responding to the rise in mass shootings.


K-State fans stormed the court last year after the Wildcats upset the visiting Jayhawks in Manhattan. Monday night they did the same following the 70-63 K-State win.


Arsenal's route to the Europa League final has been full of excitement. There have been memorable moments against the likes of Napoli and Valencia, and fans will likely remember this journey for a long time. Seeing your team win games is an amazing feeling for any fan, but KIA took it to the next level by giving one young Arsenal fan an experience which he will never forget. When the Gunners geared up to face Vorskla Poltava in the group stage of the tournament, young Jaiden was preparing to cheer his team on from home. However, thanks to KIA, he got to do much more than that as he was named as the official match ball carrier for the game. Jaiden has been an Arsenal fan for as long as he can remember, and his bedroom is absolutely filled with various pieces of Gunners memorabilia. His shelves are lined with trophies and footballs, and following Arsenal is clearly his passion. On their quest to bring fans of all ages closer to the teams they love, KIA gave Jaiden the chance to head to the Emirates Stadium for a once-in-a-lifetime trip. He was invited to watch the Arsenal stars, including favourite player Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang , warm up for the game, and he even stood alongside Unai Emery's men in the tunnel. If that wasn't cool enough, Jaiden held the match ball in his hands as he was one of the first to step out onto the pitch at the Emirates, with the likes of Bernd Leno, Lucas Torreira and Henrikh Mkhitaryan close behind. Thousands of spectators watched on from inside the stadium but, for Jaiden, the best part was the fact that all his friends were watching at home. KIA gave him the chance to live out not only his dream, but that of every youngster around the world, and this was just one example of how KIA are helping fans get up close and personal with their beloved teams. KIA empowers all fans regardless of club or age. Become a hero and join the exciting experience with KIA in the UEFA Europa League!


Editor's note: The opinions in this article are the author's, as published by our content partner, and do not necessarily represent the views of MSN or Microsoft. Robert Mueller is that rare public figure who, in this age of bombast and baloney, still uses language with discipline and economy. For t wo years as special counsel, he said not a word in public, and his office sprung nary a leak. Even when his purported friend Attorney General William Barr seriously mischaracterized his findings before releasing the report, Mueller kept quiet . Subscribe to the Post Most newsletter: Today's most popular stories on The Washington Post Finally, Mueller emerged in front of the cameras at the Justice Department on Wednesday morning to say that . . . well, he doesn't wish to say anything more. "It is important the office's written work speak for itself," he said, and "the report is my testimony," and "we chose those words carefully, and the work speaks for itself." This linguistic caution makes it all the more noteworthy that Mueller did depart from the report's language in one area: President Trump's criminality. A "president cannot be charged with a federal crime while he is in office. That is unconstitutional," Mueller said. "Even if the charge is kept under seal and hidden from public view, that, too, is prohibited." Charging the president with a crime, he said, "was therefore not an option." Unconstitutional. Prohibited. Not an option. This was stronger language than the report used, and Mueller added that under "principles of fairness," he couldn't charge Trump "when there can be no court resolution of the actual charge." Under Justice Department policy, he said, "the Constitution requires a process other than the criminal-justice system to formally accuse a sitting president of wrongdoing." That process is impeachment . If this man of precise language was not inviting Congress to impeach the president, he certainly seemed to be inviting the belief that he didn't charge Trump with crimes only because he couldn't. And because Mueller chooses words carefully, it's also worth noting which one he didn't use: "collusion." Instead, he implicitly rebuked a president who constantly, maddeningly, refers to Vladimir Putin's interference in the 2016 election as the "Russian hoax." "Russian intelligence officers who are part of the Russian military launched a concerted attack on our political system," Mueller reminded us Wednesday . He found "that they used sophisticated cyber techniques to hack into computers and networks used by the Clinton campaign. They stole private information and then released that information through fake online identities and through the organization WikiLeaks. The releases were designed and timed to interfere with our election and to damage a presidential candidate." Mueller ended his nearly 10-minute statement where it began, and where the entire investigation began: with a Russian attack on the United States. There "were multiple, systematic efforts to interfere in our election, and that allegation deserves the attention of every American," Mueller said. If our country's political health were better, the Russian attack would get the attention of every American. But Mueller gives us more credit than we deserve. His report assumed that our leaders would take seriously the Russian threat when presented with overwhelming evidence. It assumed that political leaders would soberly weigh the evidence that Trump obstructed his investigation. Instead, Trump laughs about the whole thing with Putin, Republican leaders quash bipartisan efforts to protect the 2020 election from another attack, and GOP lawmakers, instead of pondering the president's culpability and Mueller's damning findings, demand investigations of investigators' "treason" and attempted "coup." In appealing to their better angels, Mueller was naive. Yet even Wednesday, as he entered the Justice Department briefing room, stooped and alone, he continued to act as though things were on the level. His necktie askew, he read from his text carefully, tripping over a few words, occasionally rubbing his nose and otherwise indicating discomfort in the spotlight. "I do not believe it is appropriate for me to speak further," he said. Mueller's sense of propriety seems quaint, given the sabotage done to him. Barr's misdirection about Mueller's findings devalued the crucial work, but Mueller said he didn't question Barr's "good faith." Trump outrageously accuses investigators of a capital crime, but Mueller mildly defended his staff's "fair and independent manner" and "highest integrity." Trump reacted to Mueller's statement in predictable fashion. He retweeted a false statement saying Mueller found "no collusion," he proclaimed his innocence, and he retweeted a message from his campaign: "Now it's time to turn to the origins of the Russia hoax and get to the bottom of why the Trump campaign was spied on by the Obama-era DOJ and FBI." Russia is preparing to attack us   again. Trump is poised to benefit   again. Unlike in 2016, we now know Russia's bad intentions, thanks to Mueller. That Trump and his allies facilitate the Russian attack by refusing to protect against it is the essence of collusion. Twitter: @Milbank Read more from Dana Milbank's archive , follow him on Twitter or subscribe to his updates on Facebook . Read more: The Post's View: Mueller should have said this weeks ago Jennifer Rubin: If Mueller surprised you, you haven't read his report Paul Waldman and Greg Sargent: Mueller just made it crystal clear: Only Congress can hold Trump accountable


WASHINGTON -- Nick Kyrgios is best known for blasting serves, for unnecessary but exhilarating tweeners and for aggressive play on the court. He's as much entertainer as tennis player, and the combination has made him a star. At the Citi Open in Washington D.C. this week, Kyrgios has done a bit of all that. He walks a tight line between fun and foolhardiness. On Wednesday, in a match against Gilles Simon, his frustration boiled over. He launched a ball out of the stadium, he smashed his racket on the ground three times before handing the souvenir   albeit bent and broken   to a kid in the stands, and he called the chair umpire a "potato with legs and arms." Kyrgios still won. And he's continued to win at the Citi Open, booking a matchup against No. 1 seed Stefanos Tsitsipas on Saturday in the semifinal. The trick shots are still there, he's still having fun and firing up the crowd, but Kyrgios has struck the right balance this week, making his deepest run in a tournament since early March. "The crowd's been awesome, the atmosphere's been awesome," Kyrgios said. "I'm just happy I've been able to produce some good tennis. You know, I've competed four days in a row, going out there and enjoying myself." Kyrgios' unique style   he doesn't have a coach, tends to practice lightly and is largely unfiltered with his opinion   differs from Tsitsipas'. The 20-year-old Greek, who will rank No. 5 in the world after his run at the Rock Creek Park Tennis Center, paired up with Kyrgios for a first-round doubles matchup Monday. CITI OPEN: Tsitsipas reaches semi at Citi Open, craving more FORMER NO. 1: Andy Murray optimistic, ready to rejuvenate career The duo had fun together despite the loss, morphing a relationship that involved Kyrgios mostly "bantering and trolling" Tsitsipas in the past to a blossoming doubles partnership. They'll play together again at the Cincinnati Open later this month. During a joint press conference after Monday's match, Tsitsipas pondered what he'd learned about Kyrgios from playing with the No. 52-ranked player. "Talent is there, it's just …" Tsitsipas said, trailing off for a moment. "It's mental," Kyrgios finished for him. "I'm crazy. It's fine, you can say it." Kyrgios won't be hiring Tsitsipas' father as his own coach "anytime soon," especially after surviving the extensive practice session with Tsitsipas on Monday, which turned into more work than Kyrgios initially anticipated. "He's definitely cut from a different piece of cloth than I am," Kyrgios said. "But I guess that just shows how hard he works. He's out there every day, super professional, putting in the hours. It's obviously why he's good. You can see how polished his game is when he's playing. And again, he just goes about it differently." But Kyrgios has flashed his own skillset consistently at the Citi Open, mixing in finesse shots among his usual firepower. He's crushed at least 15 aces in all four singles matches this week, with 24 against Simon. And while he declined to shake the umpire's hand after Wednesday's match, Kyrgios has spent plenty of time with a smile on his face. He asked a fan in the crowd Friday where he should hit his match point serve. After his ace, winning the match, he ran over and gave her a hug. "It's just a matter of not dealing well with frustration and his nerves," Tsitsipas said Friday. "But that's who he is. Everybody's different." Midway through the second set Friday, Kyrgios showed off his mobility. He lunged right, sprinted left and darted to the net, winning a point and drawing a large cheer from the Stadium Court crowd. Kyrgios leapt back to his feet and clenched his fists, feeding off the crowd's excitement. The 24-year-old has bundles of talent. It's more a question of consistently making use of it. "That's why I play. I want to be able to put myself in that position as much as possible," Kyrgios said. "I'm working off the court to be more consistent, and hopefully if I keep working I can produce moments like that more often. But I was so amped after that point, like, I just wanted to rip my shirt off. I felt like a beast." This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Nick Kyrgios, in semifinals at Citi Open, cut from a different piece of cloth


The Formula 1 organisation has admitted that it got it wrong by announcing Robert Kubica as Driver of the Day in Austria. To the surprise of fans worldwide, even in his native Poland, the Williams driver's name came up on the screen at the end of the race. That decision aroused some curiosity because the afternoon was dominated by the sensational battle between Red Bull driver Max Verstappen and Ferrari star Charles Leclerc. In contrast Kubica finished three laps down in 20th and last place, logging the worst finish achieved by any driver during the 2019 season, and indeed the worst of his own entire career   beating the 18th place he has achieved six times, including the four races prior to Austria. More F1 news: Seidl: F1's under-fire rulebook is what teams, drivers asked for Verstappen verdict was not for F1's benefit - Masi Why the F1 formbook disappeared in Austria However, after two days of fact checking and what it calls "verification" F1 announced the change of winner on its own website this afternoon, with race winner Verstappen getting the nod instead. The story noted: "It was a performance that will live long in the memory, so it's perhaps unsurprising that fans voted Max Verstappen the overwhelming Driver of the Day for his superb victory in Austria. "On Sunday, a technical error resulted in Williams' Robert Kubica being declared the winner after he was incorrectly allocated a number of votes. "However, following verification, we can reveal that Verstappen scooped 74% of the public vote, with long-time leader Charles Leclerc receiving 11% and Carlos Sainz 7% for his brilliant run from P19 on the grid to P8." When contacted by Motorsport.com for an explanation of the mistake, an F1 spokesman said: "We won't say more than what we've said so far." Read also: Top 10 worst F1 Driver of the Day picks


Americans will spend $1.6 billion on Fourth of July beer and wine, surpassing the amount they are expected to spend on fireworks, according to a new report from WalletHub. And AAA found that a record 48.9 million Americans plan to travel over the holiday, a 4.1 percent increase from last year. "This holiday builds on the strong travel demand seen for Memorial Day, and with schools now out of session across the country, families coast to coast are eager to travel," Paula Twidale, vice president of AAA Travel, said in a news release. For those living in Philadelphia or spending their holiday in the city, Visit Philadelphia compiled an Independence Day guide describing the annual Wawa Welcome America festival, which includes the Party on the Parkway, free or pay-as-you-wish entrance to 22 museums and attractions, and a birthday party at the Independence Visitor Center with Betsy Ross. AAA warned travelers of delays near major cities, and the mix of commuters and holiday travelers on Wednesday was expected to make it the worst day for traffic. Delays nationwide are expected to increase about 9 percent, but around major cities, commutes could take up to four times as long. "With record-level travelers hitting the road this holiday, drivers must be prepared for delays around our major metros," said Trevor Reed, transportation analyst at INRIX Inc., a Washington-based transportation analytics company. The Fourth of July celebrations include an expected $1 billion being spent on fireworks, $6.8 billion on food, and $5.4 million worth of imported American flags, according to the WalletHub report. And 150 million hot dogs are eaten each year. Although more Americans (61 percent) plan to have a cookout than celebrate with fireworks (40 percent), Philadelphia city leaders still encourage residents to leave the fireworks to those trained to set them off. Last year, five people died from fireworks-related injuries nationwide, according to a report from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. "While it can be tempting to get in on the action on July Fourth and other holidays, we always encourage Philadelphians to leave fireworks to the experts," Mayor Jim Kenney said in a statement. Most Americans do celebrate the nation's Independence Day, but the National Retail Federation found in a separate report that total spending on food items is down about 5.5 percent from a high of $7.15 billion in 2017. Still, Americans seem to be getting into the patriotic spirit. Two-thirds of Northeast Americans own an American flag and say they have themed-apparel, according to the report from the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. Americans seem to be spending more on Independence Day in the Northeast, too. The retailers group found that this region will spend an average of $78.40 on food, anywhere from about $7 to $12 more per person than the Midwest, West, and South. ___ (c)2019 The Philadelphia Inquirer Visit The Philadelphia Inquirer at www.inquirer.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.


Well, now we know why Morris Claiborne is not under contract with the cornerback-needy Jets or any other team in the NFL. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport , Claiborne is facing a four-game suspension for violating the league's substance abuse policy. He is appealing the punishment and could ultimately see a reduced sentence, but right now he's looking at missing a big chunk of games to start the 2019 season. This explains why Claiborne, an established veteran and capable No. 2 corner, remains a free agent as August begins. Many have suggested that the Jets, who lack proven depth at the position, bring him back for a third season, but that seems especially unlikely now. Claiborne, a vet of seven years, started 30 games for the Jets over the last two seasons. During his time in New York, he accumulated three interceptions - including a pick-six - 22 passes defended and 78 tackles. MORE: How Kawhi Leonard broke the news to Raptors coach Nick Nurse that he was leaving Five potential Jeremy Lin landing spots in free agency Biggest winners from the first week of Packers training camp Sean McVay, Rams are flipping the script on practice and the preseason Carmelo Anthony Wants to Play Again, Believes Rockets Dumped Him for Non-Basketball Reasons


Undrafted rookie free agents are often longshots to make an NFL roster and defensive lineman Deyon Sizer might be an even bigger longshot than your average undrafted player. Name: Deyon Sizer Height: 6-4 Weight: 280 School: CSU-Pueblo Sizer wasn't one of the team's initial undrafted signees. Instead, he took part in a tryout at rookie minicamp and did enough to convince the Denver Broncos to bring him aboard. Now, the local player will try and show he belongs on the 53-man roster. Sizer attended Eaglecrest High School where he also competed in track and field before moving on to play football at CSU-Pueblo. Though it doesn't get much recognition because it is a Division II school, CSU-Pueblo is a solid football school as far as Division II programs go. Under head coach John Wristen, the ThunderWolves have won the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference five times since 2011 and a national championship in 2014. Sizer played in 41 games and totaled 138 tackles (20.5 for losses), 10 sacks and one fumble recovery. He also blocked two kicks (1 extra point, 1 field goal) during his career. During his junior and senior seasons, he started in every game for the team, making 27 starts at nose guard. He was named a member of the All-RMAC Conference First Team in each of those two seasons. Chance to make final roster (1-10 scale): 1 Sizer will get a chance to continue his playing career, but he will be buried on the depth chart behind talented and experienced defensive linemen. He will be looking to learn as much from these players in an attempt to make the practice squad and continue his career there. That said, it will be fun to watch him play during this preseason as he will likely be a fan favorite due to his local ties. MORE: Boxing fans, including Conor McGregor, react to Anthony Joshua's stunning loss to Andy Ruiz Jr. Kyle Shanahan on the cutting edge with 'positionless' offense Did Daryl Morey just confirm Harden, Paul won't be traded? Report: Suns, Bulls offering lottery picks for Lonzo Ball Antwaun Woods went from afterthought to aftershocks for Cowboys' D


Matthew Stafford is one of the most polarizing players in the NFL. Even among Lions fans, the longtime Detroit quarterback is either revered or reviled with little grey area or middle ground. Based on the polling of over 50 active coaches and executives, the NFL feels pretty good about Stafford. That's the finding of The Athletic's Mike Sando in his annual QB tiers compilation. Stafford comes in at No. 11 overall among active QBs and squarely in the second tier of the five-tier outcomes. This is how Sando sets up the polling, The rankings are not gospel. No single voter agrees with the final results exactly. There are quarterbacks I'd move higher or lower if filling out my own ballot. This is a composite look at what the league thinks of its quarterbacks and why. In landing in Tier 2, Stafford is in the same company as Matt Ryan, Carson Wentz, Deshaun Watson, Jared Goff and Baker Mayfield. Sando explains the tier nicely, A Tier 2 quarterback can carry his team sometimes but not as consistently. He can handle pure passing situations in doses and/or possesses other dimensions that are special enough to elevate him above Tier 3. He has a hole or two in his game. There are several anonymous quotes which help explain why Stafford lands in that tier. Again, these are active NFL coaches and executives, not media or agents or players doing the ranking. He did lose some aggregate tier voting points but still finished just outside the top 10 QBs in the NFL today. Where would you put Stafford? MORE: The Twins pulled off a beautiful triple play against the Yankees and fans loved it NBA trade rumor rankings: What's up with CP3? The 21 dumbest ideas in NFL history VIDEO: Steve Austin Cut a Killer Promo at WWE Raw Reunion Tim Duncan is returning to the NBA, Warriors coach Steve Kerr is here for the jokes


Kyle Busch   winner: "I passed one guy on the outside of Turn 3 and that was the only guy I needed to pass, I guess. It was hard otherwise. We kind of got stuck in traffic back there a little bit earlier in the race. We were about fifth or sixth and couldn't really do anything. But overall my guys on pit road were awesome. We got some spots there, track position." Brad Keselowski :   finished 2nd: "We had decent speed. We didn't have speed enough to go up and pass guys, but we could run with them. I feel like if we would have got to the front, nobody ever would have passed us. One of those races, with the way the cars are, if you're the leader you could be a 20th-place car, nobody is going to pass you. You just try to make the most you can and take advantage of the restarts and the pit strategy and do the best you can as a driver to make up for it. Erik Jones   finished 3rd: "If we were both on four tires would have been pretty even, but (Kyle Busch) had an advantage on tires there at the end. We needed some track position so we had to take two, and had it stayed green, we were going to run second, and we ended up third. You know, a good day overall." Chase Elliott   finished 4th: "Playing the strategy game was really important. Pitting before the stages was giving up stage points doing that, but ultimately having track position in the back half was where it was worth it. Luckily, (crew chief Alan Gustafson) and our group saw that earlier in the race and we kind of jumped on board with that strategy. It worked out for a top five. I'm proud of the effort. We've had some good NAPA Chevrolet's the last couple of weeks. We've been good, just not great and you have to be great to win these things. I'll go to work and try to do a better job, and we'll see what we can do next week." Clint Bowyer   finished 5th: "We had a pretty good car. We had a third- to fifth-place car. That is about what we had and we did a good job finishing with what we had. We are just giving up way too many stage points. We have to figure out how to get some stage points. That is all we had today." Denny Hamlin   finished 6th: "It was a good run. We didn't hit the wall. That's a first in about a month. Didn't blow a tire. That's about the first in a month. The positives are we got a decent finish out of it there. We had a pretty good car in clean air. I thought the 18 (Kyle Busch) definitely was substantially better. The 4 ( Kevin Harvick ) was pretty good as well, but I thought we could hold our own there. We were running third and got four tires there at the end. We really   track position was just such a huge deal. I didn't see many cars out there passing today and we were one of them that couldn't. You got stuck behind guys and it didn't matter how old their tires were in front of you, you just got stuck behind them and we were one of those guys. Then we had an inside lane restart on the end that cost us a spot or two. Overall, a decent day. We're at least back on the train of a good run and not tearing our car up so we'll build from there and go to Michigan next week." Joey Logano   finished 7th: "It was brutal to pass. Really hard in dirty air. Tough. Tough racing here. It was all about strategy and restarts and you saw some chaotic restarts. The last restart was insane. I was in the middle of it and we were four or five-wide down into (Turn 1) and I wasn't sure where I was supposed to be. You hope it all sorts out and somehow it did. That is where the race is at, trying to get a good restart and then figure out a way to get ahead of everyone on strategy." Daniel Suarez   finished 8th: "We had a little bit more speed than an eighth-place car but we struggled through the race at one point in traffic. We got the balance back by the end but it wasn't easy. I feel like a top 10 is what we deserve today and we have to work on it." William Byron   finished 9th: "We had some really good parts of the race. We kind of went for the points, which with the way the strategy was, it was hard to get back there. But we got a lot of points today, which was great. I know it doesn't sound super good, but we had really good stages and really good runs there. So, we were able to go from 12th to ninth on that last restart and that was nice and we finished with a top 10, so hopefully we can go to Michigan and be able to improve on that even more." Aric Almirola   finished 10th: "I honestly don't know how well this will translate to the July race, but I feel like we learned quite a bit today. Our car was decent but we didn't have anything for the 18. Our car was decent and we were pretty competitive, we just fought track position. I got up to fifth or sixth there and just barely brushed the wall off Turn 3 and had bad tire smoke and had to come pit so that I didn't blow a right rear tire and end our day. I erred on the side of caution there and then we just fought to recover from that the rest of the day. We were buried in traffic and had to be aggressive on restarts to try to get back up through the field." Daniel Hemric   finished 13th: "I thought we did a really good job of maximizing our day with this No. 8 Kalahari Resorts & Conventions Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. We struggled a little bit too much on restarts, and I have to figure out how to position myself better to not give up so much track position. In the race, the car took off too loose on corner entry to attack. I thought we would never get that connected to make some decent lap times. As soon as (crew chief) Luke Lambert and this team were able to make some adjustments … we were able to do that and made forward progress. Staying out long on the next-to-last run and pitting late for right side tires and fuel gave us a huge amount of track position and made our lap times much better than the cars around us." Alex Bowman   finished 15th: "That was not what we needed today. We had a good car, and we just fought some handling issues off and on. There at the end, it just came out of fourth gear and wouldn't stay in. I had to hold it in place for the end of the race. Kyle Larson   finished 26th: "It felt like our team did a really good job of calling pit strategy the first half of the race for those two stage wins. I felt like our car was really good, especially in that final stage. I just didn't have the track position, but I could pass people when I felt like other people couldn't pass. So, I was happy about that. And then, just that restart, I tried to be really aggressive and fit in that hole. I haven't seen a replay, but am assuming I just wasn't clear and I turned myself in the wall. I hate that I did that, but I felt like that was a good opportunity to fit in that hole and just get the run and maybe get by whoever was in front of me because I feel like I had a really good car at the time. So, I've just got to be smarter." Ricky Stenhouse Jr.   finished 32nd: "That was a hard lick. We actually got the car a little bit better but we still weren't very good all day. We made it better and better and had a little contact early and cut a right rear tire. We were trying to battle back. We were gaining on it. I feel like we could have maybe got three more spots before the end of the race but the tire let go going into (Turn 2). That is about the worst place that can happen. That was a bummer. All in all, we will just try to figure out how to get our cars better here. Us and the 6 were struggling all day." Martin Truex Jr.   finished 35th: "I don't know. We just lost an engine there   dropped a cylinder down the backstretch and figured I might as well pit. I thought maybe it was a possibility we were out of gas, but it started smoking out of the pipes and shut off. Tough day. TRD (Toyota Racing Development, U.S.A.) does a great job of building engines and obviously they're fast. Probably a fluke deal. I'm not sure, but we'll go back to look at it. Frustrating day." Austin Dillon   finished 37th: " Paul Menard has been doing this for a long time. I was a teammate with him at some point. I don't know. He still hasn't figured it out, I guess. I don't know where I was supposed to go or what I was supposed to do. He just ran into the back of me and missed the corner. He overshot it." DIRTY AIR 🤦♂ We had a very messy day getting hit & spun by the 47 and some other things but team did a good job recovering to finish 17th. Car was decent but couldn't pass due to dirty air from high downforce so it was all restarts and track position   Matt DiBenedetto (@mattdracing) June 2, 2019 Very weird day. Could not find the gremlin, but we never gave up. Surprised and happy with an 11th place finish. Good work @Matt_McCall to sort out the best strategy! pic.twitter.com/Z94POHDbpe   Kurt Busch (@KurtBusch) June 2, 2019 We persevered and got a finish. We always want more but we will take it and move on to MIS. P.20 https://t.co/Z7n2rQwigt   Michael McDowell (@Mc_Driver) June 2, 2019


Curious just how far your dollar goes in Mesa? We've rounded up the latest rental offerings via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to hunting down housing in Mesa if you don't want to spend more than $900/month on rent. Take a peek at what rentals the city has to offer, below. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.) Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Links included in this article may earn Hoodline a commission on clicks and transactions. 1415 N. Country Club Drive Listed at $825/month, this 456-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 1415 N. Country Club Drive. When it comes to building amenities, expect a fitness center, on-site laundry and a swimming pool. Luckily for pet owners, both dogs and cats are permitted. Expect a $203.50 non-refundable pet fee. Walk Score indicates that this location isn't very walkable, has some bike infrastructure and has a few nearby public transportation options. (Take a look at the complete listing here .) 2121 W. Main St. Here's a 730-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 2121 W. Main St. that's going for $873/month. In the apartment, the listing promises central heating and air conditioning and a dishwasher. The building features a fitness center. Pet lovers are in luck: Cats and dogs are permitted. The listing specifies a $75 pet deposit. Walk Score indicates that this location is somewhat walkable, is great for biking and offers many nearby public transportation options. (See the full listing here .) 1547 E. Broadway Road (Reed Park) Located at 1547 E. Broadway Road, here's an 810-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment that's listed for $830/month. You can expect a balcony in the unit. Amenities offered in the building include outdoor space, a swimming pool and on-site laundry. Good news for animal lovers: Both dogs and cats are permitted here. Expect a $200 pet fee. Walk Score indicates that the area around this address is moderately walkable, has some bike infrastructure and has a few nearby public transportation options. (Take a gander at the complete listing here .) 1666 S. Extension Road Listed at $833/month, this 700-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 1666 S. Extension Road. When it comes to building amenities, expect on-site laundry. In the unit, you can expect hardwood floors and carpeting. Pet lovers are in luck: Cats and dogs are welcome. Be prepared for a $200 pet deposit. Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area requires a car for most errands, is relatively bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options. (Take a look at the complete listing here .) Working with a tight budget? Here are the cheapest rentals recently listed in Mesa . This story was created automatically using local real estate data from Zumper and Apartment Guide , then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Separate and apart from the question of whether Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers should be talking publicly about his apparent disagreement with the lack of freedom he'll have at the line of scrimmage in the team's new offense is the question of whether he should have more freedom at the line of scrimmage. Although I disagree with the airing of dirty laundry (as the owner of a football news website, I approve of it), I agree with Rodgers' belief that his 11 years of experience has helped him develop a football supercomputer in his brain that allows him to process pre-snap information and to make decisions about whether to change the play that was called and, more importantly, which play to call in its place. It's nevertheless a delicate balance, as illustrated by the article published earlier this year by Tyler Dunne of BleacherReport.com. "When you put a quarterback in a position and you talk about how cerebral he is and you give him flexibility to make some changes, guess what?" former Packers running back Ryan Grant told Dunne. "You develop A.I., because it has the capacity to run without you. And then when it runs without you, it's like, 'Wait a minute!' But in the same breath, if you're not actually able to stay ahead of it, it's going to outthink you and it's going to say, 'Me making the decision is the better decision.'" As a result, and as Grant said of Rodgers,"You live and die by his greatness." That greatness resulted in an increasing amount of freelancing from Rodgers in the latter years of the Mike McCarthy regime. Dunne cited one unnamed source in support of the position that Rodgers changed roughly a third of the plays that McCarthy called. "An alarming amount," the source told Dunne. "That is embarrassing. And they don't work!" Rodgers routinely audibled out of running plays, Dunne reported. Rodgers also, according to Dunne, would expect receivers to run not the route dictated by the play call but the route Rodgers wanted them to run. It came to a head against the Patriots, when receiver Equanimeous St. Brown was supposed to run a flag route, St. Brown ran a post route at Rodgers' direction, Rodgers while under pressure threw the ball to the flag, St. Brown wasn't there because he'd run a post, and St. Brown admitted when grilled by coaches that he improvised in order to stay on the quarterback's good side. The question is whether the new coach will stay on the quarterback's good side. It could be that LaFleur is willing to risk some short-term Aaron alienation in order to avoid having A.R.'s A.I. take over, like it apparently did under McCarthy.


An American woman died of respiratory failure in her Dominican Republic hotel room days before a Maryland couple was found dead of the same cause at the same resort , a hotel staff member told ABC News. Miranda Schaupp-Werner was found dead at the Grand Bahía Príncipe hotel in La Romana on May 25 -- five days before Edward Nathaniel Holmes, 63, and Cynthia Ann Day, 49, were found dead in their hotel room. Schaupp-Werner, 41, "died suddenly and inexplicably in her hotel room...after arriving and having a drink from the in-room mini-bar," family spokesperson, Jay McDonald, said in a statement to ABC News. She was healthy before she died, McDonald said. She had arrived in the Dominican Republic the day she died, McDonald added. Her husband, Daniel Werner, was with her when she began experiencing physical distress and collapsed, McDonald said. Schaup-Werner died of respiratory failure and pulmonary edema, according to the hotel. An autopsy performed on the couple determined that they died of the same causes, according to the Dominican Republic National Police. The family became alarmed after learning of the similarity of Holmes' and Day's deaths and the possible implications, such as whether they'd been poisoned, and has contacted the State Department to request an investiation, McDonald said. "No toxicology report was done as part of the cause of death inquiry, nor were Mrs. Shaup-Werner's glass and drink tested," McDonald said. A spokesperson for the hotel declined to comment further on Miranda Schaupp-Werner's death. The U.S. Department of State confirmed to ABC News that Schaupp-Werner was an American and they are "actively monitoring" the investigations into Miranda Schaup-Werner's death and those of Edward Nathaniel Holmes and Cynthia Ann Day -- but "At this point, we are not aware of any connection between these incidents," an official said in a statement. Local police said they are aware of Schaupp-Werner's death but have not opened a criminal investigation into it because her death does not appear to be suspicious. Police are investigating the deaths of the couple, as they were initially considered suspicious since Holmes complained of chest pains the day he died but refused to see the doctor that was called, police said. The couple's bodies showed no signs of violence, police said. Holmes and Day arrived at the hotel on May 25 and were scheduled to depart on Thursday, police said. They were found unresponsive by hotel staff after they missed their scheduled check-out time on Thursday, according to a statement from the hotel. "We offer our sincerest condolences to the family on their loss," a State Department official said on regards to Holmes' and Day's deaths. Additional information was not immediately available. ABC News' Conor Finnegan and Aicha El Hammar Castano contributed to this report.


Rainbow-colored streamers welcomed students back for the first day of classes Thursday at Cathedral High School, a show of support for a gay teacher fired from the Catholic school over the summer. The brightly colored streamers were a silent twist on a long-held Cathedral tradition to decorate "the hill" with toilet paper on the first day of school, but they still spoke volumes. The private high school has been embroiled in a debate over LGBTQ rights since it fired longtime teacher Joshua Payne-Elliott because of his same-sex marriage. Cathedral officials have said they only did so at the order of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, which began requiring employment contracts with "ministerial language" and morality clauses to be used at its schools four years ago. That requirement, that teachers, administrators and guidance counselors live in accordance with Catholic teachings in public and private, was extended to independent Catholic schools, like Cathedral, two years ago. School officials worked for two years to avoid firing Payne-Elliott, they said, seeking a different solution with the archdiocese. Eventually, though, they were not given another choice. In a letter sent to Cathedral families in late June, the school announced it was not renewing Payne-Elliott's contract. The archdiocese made it clear, the letter said, that keeping the teacher employed "would result in forfeiting our Catholic identity due to our employment of an individual living in contradiction to Catholic teaching on marriage." The senior class traditionally cover the trees along the drive up to Cathedral High School in toilet paper to celebrate the first day of classes. The bright-colored streamers were new this year, said Trisha Clark, mom of two Cathedral students. "It a tradition," Clark said. "The kids have a great time. They have a cookout before and just all bring toilet paper and TP the hill. "They all line the hill the next morning. As the cars drive in, they throw toilet paper at them. If you have your window down, you might end up with toilet paper in your car." Clark said she found out the night before that some parents were buying the rainbow streamers to mix in with the white toilet paper as a show of support for the LGBTQ community. She said there are some mixed feelings and that some students wanted to only use the traditional white toilet paper. But the hill was draped in more than 1,500 rolls of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, pink and purple streamers Thursday morning   in addition to a lot of white toilet paper. "It was a peaceful show of support," Clark said. The toilet-paper tradition is now a school-sanctioned activity. A Cathedral spokesperson said the senior class always has the backing of the administration to decorate the drive. "It's a wonderful tradition and a great way to welcome everyone to Cathedral and the first day of the school year!" the school said in an email to IndyStar. Payne-Elliott had worked as a world language and social studies teacher at Cathedral since 2006. He privately settled his dispute with the school last month, but has filed a lawsuit against the archdiocese . The lawsuit alleges that the archdiocese illegally interfered with Payne-Elliott's contractual and employment relationship with Cathedral High School, causing Cathedral to terminate him. The decision to fire Payne-Elliott angered many in the Cathedral community. Hundreds of students and alumni held a prayer circle and protest in front of the archdiocese headquarters over the summer. There were concerns that Payne-Elliott's firing would send a negative message to LGBTQ students at Cathedral. "Getting this from the church is kind of like a hit to the face," Cathedral student and protest organizer Brooklynn Thorpe said at the time of the June event. Thorpe identifies as bisexual and said the message coming from the church was disheartening and confusing. "Does this show that I really am not accepted by the church?" Thorpe said the archdiocese's hard line against gay, married teachers in its schools is having a negative impact on students like her in Catholic schools throughout the city. "This does make me feel like my school does not welcome me, but I know it's not my school," she said. "It's the archdiocese." A group called the "Cathedral Alliance" is selling T-shirts with the Cathedral logo, backed by a rainbow flag. The proceeds are being directed to Payne-Elliott and other needs "as determined by the students," according to the online shop . In response to questions about the continued criticism from some members of the Cathedral and Catholic community to the firing of Payne-Elliott, the archdiocese said Thursday it welcomes "all who desire quality Catholic education and formation in preparation for college, careers, and heaven." "We respect the dignity of every person, including each student with whom we have the privilege of working," the archdiocese said in an email to IndyStar. "We strive to help all students see that they are an important part of our school family while also coming to know, love, and serve God fully." Archbishop Charles Thompson has been steadfast in his position that teachers in same-sex marriages cannot work in Catholic schools since the issue was first raised at Roncalli High School last summer, when a gay, married guidance counselor was suspended and later fired. In a news conference held over the summer, Thompson said the archdiocese is not looking for gay, married employees to fire but that it is his responsibility to "oversee Catholic identity" and respond when issues are brought to him. Another gay, married guidance counselor was also fired from Roncalli earlier this year. That counselor, Lynn Starkey, has filed a lawsuit against the school and archdiocese . The lawyer for Shelly Fitzgerald, the other fired counselor, has said she intends to do the same. Payne-Elliott's husband, Layton Payne-Elliott, is a teacher at Brebreuf Jesuit. The archdiocese stripped Brebeuf of its Catholic status after the school refused to fire him. Brebeuf told families this week that the archdiocese would not be letting the school hold its traditional start-of-school Mass. The school's sponsor, an order of priests known as the Midwest Jesuits, is appealing the archbishop's decree revoking their Catholic status. This story will be updated. Call IndyStar education reporter Arika Herron at (317) 201-5620 or email her at Arika.Herron@indystar.com. Follow her on Twitter: @ArikaHerron . Support our journalism Please support the work of IndyStar reporters and visual journalists by becoming a subscriber today. Get unlimited digital access here! 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We're now into the second round of fixtures in the Women's World Cup as Group A took to the stage for a second time, while Germany and Spain went head-to-head in their second games of the tournament respectively. It's been enticing stuff so far and, as is the now the norm, we weren't disappointed with another day of WWC action as the 2019 edition presented us with some more mouthwatering clashes to get our teeth sunk into. Nigeria 2-0 South Korea FT' in Grenoble: #NGA 2-0 #KOR : @AsisatOshoala 's strike plus Kim Doyeon's own goal gave @NGSuper_Falcons their maiden #FIFAWWC win in France #SoarSuperFalcons #Team9jaStrong #DareToShine #NGAKOR @thenff pic.twitter.com/qREiZmqckg   NGSuper_Falcons (@NGSuper_Falcons) June 12, 2019 It was do or die for both these sides after coming up short in the opening matches of their World Cup campaigns. After losing to France 4-0 in the curtain raiser, South Korea knew they had to pull something out of the bag if they were to keep their dreams of progressing from the group stage alive. Unfortunately, luck was not on their side as defender Kim Do-yeon volleyed past her own goalkeeper after half an hour to give them a mountain to climb. A lofted ball over the top in the centre circle was attempted to be brought down by Do-yeon, but her miscontrol only guided the ball beyond her own keeper. Having been marginally the better side up to that point, South Korea continued to push for an equaliser, believing they had it in the second half only for a strike to correctly be ruled for offside by the finest of margins. The points were wrapped up for Nigeria with 15 minutes to go as a wonderful counter attacking move ended with Asisat Oshoala out-muscling the defender, rounding the goalkeeper and finishing into the net from an acute angle. Wednesday's result all-but ends South Korea's hopes of qualifying from the group, while Nigeria know victory over France in their final game will see them progress to the knockout stages. Germany 1-0 Spain 2⃣ games, 2⃣ goals scored, 0⃣ conceded, 6⃣ points German efficiency at its best  WIR #IMTEAM #FIFAWWC pic.twitter.com/09Bu26DBy6   Germany (@DFB_Team_EN) June 12, 2019 Germany made it two wins out of two at the World Cup as they claimed a narrow win over Spain in Group B. In a first half were Spain were in control of possession, Lucia Garcia spurned a glorious opportunity to put her side in front against the FIFA-ranked second best side in the world, as she placed her effort wide when one-on-one with the goalkeeper. Silvia Meseguer was next to miss the target, firing wide when found in space on the edge of the box. Spain were made to rue those squandered chances as Bayern Munich midfielder Sara Dabritz's scrappy finish from close range handed the German's the advantage on 42 minutes. Captain Marta Torrejón failed to clear a loose ball in the box, and her hesitancy was capitalised on in the cruelest of ways. The goal sparked Germany into life in the second period, as they had the pick of the chances, yet Spain will point to a contentious decision by the referee not to send Verena Schweers off after she deliberately fouled the onrushing Garcia as the last defender. In torrential rain, neither side could find a second goal with Germany now requiring a monumental collapse to stop them progressing through to the knockout stages. France 2-1 Norway La victoire de l'Equipe de France !!!!!!!! (2-1)  #FiersdetreBleues #FRANOR  #FRA pic.twitter.com/VaZNDR0JFt   Equipe de France ⭐⭐ (@equipedefrance) June 12, 2019 A VAR-awarded penalty saw the tournament hosts overcome a Norwegian fightback to come within touching distance of the knockout stages. Kadidiatou Diani was the liveliest player on the pitch in a first half where France failed to make the most of their chances. The centre forward was unplayable as she ran the Norwegian backline ragged, firing a couple of effort wide after making space for herself with some fine forward runs. Valerie Gauvin had a tame effort collected by Ingrid Hjelmseth after an inch-perfect cross from Diani; while moments later Eugenie Le Sommer nearly got her head on a right wing delivery as France dominated. All their hard work in the first half was not about to let up, however, as France took the lead less than one minute after the restart. A swinging cross from Amel Majri was smashed home by Gauvin, who nipped in front of her marker. Then, calamity. Eight minutes later a fairly harmless ball was sent in across the floor from the left and French centre half Wendie Renard got her feet totally wrong, tapping the ball home as if it were deliberate. France continued to push for a winner but were unable to record any serious chances, until Marion Torrent went down under a challenge from Ingrid Engen. Referee Bibiana Steinhaus initially didn't award the spot kick, but after VAR check she reversed her decision and gave the penalty to France. Le Sommer made no mistake, thumping an effort into the bottom left. The hosts saw out the remaining 18 minutes of the game relatively comfortably to put one had on the knockout stages and leave Norway's hopes on their final group match with Nigeria.


House Intelligence Chairman Adam Schiff, D-Calif., said former Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein is being called on to testify before Congress. Rosenstein "should be brought before both the Judiciary Committee as well as our own committee, and we're taking steps along that regard," Schiff told MSNBC's Ari Melber at the Center for American Progress' 2019 Ideas Conference in Washington, D.C. Schiff would not divulge any specific action on what his committee might take. "I am not prepared to comment on where we are in terms of specific witnesses," he said . However, Schiff did provide a hint. "It would be more than reasonable to infer" a request for a voluntary interview has been sent, the Democrat said. Schiff indicated he is eager to ask Rosenstein about the memo he wrote that President Trump used to justify the firing of FBI Director James Comey in May 2017. Rosenstein appointed special counsel Robert Mueller and oversaw his investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election. Mueller's report, released last month, showed his team did not establish criminal conspiracy between the Trump campaign and the Kremlin, but also did not provide a determination on whether President Trump tried to obstruct the investigation. Rosenstein left the Justice Department this month and is now a private citizen. Democrats are engaged in an effort to obtain further information from Mueller's investigation, including seeking the testimony of key players like Mueller and former White House counsel Don McGahn. The Justice Department and House Intelligence Committee struck a deal on Wednesday to allow the panel access to counterintelligence material underlying Mueller's work.


LEWISVILLE (CBSDFW.COM)   A confrontation in the parking lot of a Lewisville shopping center led to gunfire that left a 16-year-old girl dead, another man in critical condition and ended with a crash on the I-35E service road. It happened around 10:45 p.m. Thursday in the Lakeland Plaza shopping center on Business 121 at I-35E. According to police, the victims crashed the car they were in after the parking lot confrontation and shooting. A 16-year-old girl, later identified by the medical examiner as Amya Alane Batie, was taken to the hospital where she was pronounced dead. Another man was transported in critical condition. Police don't believe the case is road rage, but they are looking for the suspect or suspects. A third person suffered minor injuries, but it's not clear if he or she was shot. Investigators do not have a clear motive for the shooting, and there is no description available of the suspects. Anyone with information is asked to call Lewisville Police at 972-219-TIPS (8477).


Considering the perceived trajectories of the Giants and Browns, there is no reason to dismiss Odell Beckham Jr. when the 26-year-old wide receiver suggests that, football-wise, he is in a better situation in Cleveland for 2019 than he would have been in New York. But while Beckham talks up his new team this summer, the NFL's annual, league-wide period of unapologetic optimism, the awkward reality is that the superstar wideout did not choose to play for the Browns. He was traded. MORE: Browns-Steelers suddenly among the NFL's best rivalries In a recent, wide-ranging interview with Complex UK , Beckham was asked about his "biggest career move to date." His answer was just as conveniently void of the word "trade." "I just felt with the Giants I was just stuck at a place that wasn't working for me anymore," Beckham said. "I felt like I wasn't going to be able to reach my full potential there; mentally, physically, spiritually, everything I felt capable of doing, I just couldn't see it happening there. So I think allowing me to be in an environment where I can be myself and give it a different approach, I feel like my football will benefit. "I'm just excited about being able to play football again and not have to deal with all the other stuff and politics that came with my previous role." Understandable? Certainly. Disingenuous? A little. This isn't the first time   and it certainly won't be the last   that Beckham has expressed his excitement about playing in Cleveland. He said he felt " like a little kid " during minicamp. He also recently told GQ about his unhappiness in New York. But Beckham did not ask to be traded by the Giants. And despite trade rumors that surfaced prior to the deal, New York general manager Dave Gettleman had said he wouldn't move the wide receiver. "(Gettleman) said he wasn't going to trade (Beckham), then he traded him," Landon Collins   who also was traded away from New York this year   recently said of the Giants GM. "We (were) all surprised because that's one of the best receivers in the game and for him to do that and lie to everybody, it's not a good look for players and teammates." To be fair, even though the Giants gave Beckham a massive contract extension late last summer, the 2019 season was rocky enough to have ruined any good feelings. The receiver was fined for his comments about quarterback Eli Manning's play. He headbutted an AC unit on the Giants' sideline during a blowout loss to the Eagles. He faced criticism from team owner John Mara. He was blamed for a failed onside kick recovery. He missed the last four games of the season with a quad injury. Yet even with that as the background, after the deal that sent Beckham to Cleveland, Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield had to respond to speculation that the wide receiver was unhappy with the trade. Sporting News contributor and former NFL team exec Jeff Diamond pointed to Beckham's absence from the Browns' voluntary OTAs as a sign he might not be as excited as he claims. MORE: Ranking the NFL's top wide receivers for 2019 Of course, we all know how this works in the NFL: If the Browns win in 2019, any potential Beckham-related issues will be buried by the elation of success. And to Beckham's point, Cleveland has a chance to compete for a playoff berth. New York, it seems, does not. But don't let Beckham's words mince the truth about his relocation to Cleveland. He was traded to the Browns; he did not sign with them in free agency. Because if things go poorly in Cleveland this season, chances are we'll all be reminded. Related slideshow: 2019 NFL draft: The top picks (Provided by imagn)


Mike Clay is an NFL and fantasy football analyst at ESPN and spends a lot of time going through algorithms and formulas to project player and team stats prior to the regular season. Clay revealed his projections for the Chargers, per his official Twitter account. Can the Chargers finally get over the hump and win the AFC West for the first time since 2009? They certainly have plenty of firepower. Here are their latest #ClayProjections pic.twitter.com/jfzqxc5gE1 - Mike Clay (@MikeClayNFL) May 24, 2019 Keep in mind that Clay's projections are just that-projections. Nothing is set in stone, but it's always interesting to see what other pundits think of the team and roster as a whole before the regular season kicks off. Here are some takeaways from how he sees everything shaping up: Clay has the Chargers projected for 10.1 wins, ranking No. 6 overall in the NFL at the end of the season. This would be enough to make the postseason for the second consecutive season. Quarterback Philip Rivers' stats are similar to his 2018 season, but he sees a slight in the yardage and touchdown category. Running back Melvin Gordon surpasses his career-best 1,105 yards by 18 yards. He receives the ball over 250 times, which is what we are expecting if he is able to stay healthy. Wide receiver Keenan Allen comes close to topping 100 receptions but finishes two catches shy of it. He goes over 1,200 yards for his third straight season. Mike Williams posts his best season yet in yards (825) and receptions (57). Dylan Cantrell is shown to be the clear cut No. 4 receiver statistically. Tight end Hunter Henry just misses out as top-5 tight end. Henry does finish with his best season to date. None of the other tight ends come close to his production by no surprise. Defensive tackle Brandon Mebane leads all interior defenders in tackles. Rookie Jerry Tillery posts a whopping 453 snaps, 30 tackles and essentially three sacks in his first season as a professional. Linebackers Thomas Davis and Denzel Perryman should receive the majority of the playing time among the players at the position. Kyzir White gets the nod over Jatavis Brown by slightly over 200 snaps. Strong safety goes for over 100 tackles once again. Meanwhile, free safety Nasir Adderley posts 78 tackles. Clay has Tyler Newsome winning the starting punter job over Ty Long. MORE: 8 players the Lakers can get for a minimum deal if they sign a third superstar NBA trade rumor rankings: The latest on Bradley Beal LeBron James Will Let Anthony Davis Wear No. 23 Past Packers draft picks entering training camp on the roster bubble News: Taco doesn't want recognition while Cooper, Elliott want smoke