Manchester City visits Brighton & Hove Albion as a heavy betting favorite with a second straight English Premier League title on the line on Sunday. Manchester City improved to 13-0-0 over its last 13 games with a 1-0 win over Leicester City on Monday. The club sits one point ahead of Liverpool on the English Premier League table and can secure the EPL title for the second straight year with a win this Sunday over Brighton & Hove Albion. Manchester City is a -575 road favorite on the Premier League odds at sportsbooks monitored by OddsShark.com. Perhaps best known for its high-powered offense, Manchester City has been winning games with its sensational play on defense of late giving up zero goals in each of its last four matches and in a remarkable 10 of its last 12 matches. Brighton will try to crack the code at home as a +1500 underdog to win and a +700 underdog to force a draw to spoil City's celebration. Liverpool (-315) will look to wrap up the season with a win at home against Wolverhampton (+900 to win, +450 to draw) on Sunday. If Liverpool picks up a win in this one it will finish the season with 97 points; more points than any other previous English Premier League champion has ever earned with the exception of last year's 100-point Manchester City club. Liverpool has lost only one game all season with a fantastic 29-7-1 record, yet still doesn't have control of its own destiny heading into the final gameweek. On the bright side for Liverpool, the team did advance to the Champions League Final with a shocking 4-0 win over Barcelona on Tuesday. It may also have the league's top goal scorer in Mohamed Salah, who is a -300 favorite at online betting sites to win the award over Manchester City's Sergio Aguero (+350), teammate Sadio Mane (+1200) and Arsenal 's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (+1400). Salah enters action with 22 goals as the other three on this list are sitting on 20. Chelsea enters the weekend ahead of Tottenham Hotspur by one point on the table for third place. Tottenham is a +110 favorite at home against Everton (+230 to win, +250 to draw) while Chelsea is a slight +150 road favorite visiting Leicester City (+170 to win, +260 to draw). Leicester upset Chelsea 1-0 on the road back in December. English Premier League Betting Lines Brighton (+1500) vs. Manchester City (-575), Draw (+700) Liverpool (-315) vs. Wolverhampton (+900), Draw (+450) Tottenham (+110) vs. Everton (+230), Draw (+250) Leicester City (+170) vs. Chelsea (+150), Draw (+260) For more odds information, betting picks and a breakdown of this week's top sports betting news check out the OddsShark podcast. Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify or listen to it at OddsShark.libsyn.com .


Meet the newly announced 2020 nominees for the NASCAR Hall of Fame, and see pictures of their memorable careers in NASCAR. Hall of Fame nominee: Tony Stewart Nicknamed \"Smoke,\" Stewart earned three championships as a Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver -- and 12 titles across all racing platforms -- in his storied career. He is the only driver to have won titles in both the Monster Energy Series and IndyCar. A native of Columbus, Indiana, Stewart began racing go-karts at a young age. He moved into NASCAR's premier series in 1999, earning three wins his first season. Tony Stewart kissed the bricks at fabled Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the first time in 2005 ... ... and he won the race again in 2007. Tony Stewart drove the No. 20 for Joe Gibbs Racing for the first decade of his career. Here, the group poses for a photo before his final race with the team. Stewart left Joe Gibbs Racing to join Gene Haas as co-owner of Stewart-Haas Racing. He helped bring many talented drivers to the team over time, including Clint Bowyer. Stewart delivered SHR's first championship in 2011, when he won five playoff races en route to the title. Stewart poses with the trophy, his third as a driver, in 2011. Tony Stewart's final win came at winding Sonoma in 2016. In typical Stewart fashion, he moved Denny Hamlin out of the way on the final lap for the win. Stewart retired from full-time racing in the Monster Energy Series at the end of the 2016 season. He remains in NASCAR as a co-owner for Stewart-Haas Racing, which won the 2014 championship with Kevin Harvick. This marks Stewart's first year of eligibility for the NASCAR Hall of Fame and has an opportunity to become the second straight first-ballot Hall of Famer (Jeff Gordon did so last season). Hall of Fame nominee: Sam Ard Ard won two now-Xfinity Series championships (1983, '84) and also boasted an impressive resume in the NASCAR Late Model Sportsman Series. Ard (pictured right with Geoff Bodine, left) earned a record-setting 10 wins in 1983 and is one of two drivers in series history to do so in single season (the other being Kyle Busch). He passed away on April 2, 2017 at the age of 78. Hall of Fame nominee: Neil Bonnett An original member of the storied \"Alabama Gang,\" Bonnett recorded 18 victories in his Monster Energy Series career. He kickstarted his career by working on Bobby Allison's cars, earning opportunities to drive for Harry Hyde and the Wood Brothers. Bonnett (pictured right with friend Dale Earnhardt) only completed five full-time seasons at the Cup level in a 20-year span, but recorded several high-profile wins -- including back-to-back Coca-Cola 600 victories in 1982-83. Bonnett passed away on Feb. 11, 1994, after an accident at Daytona International Speedway. Hall of Fame nominee: Marvin Panch Panch notched 17 wins in his career, driving for the Wood Brothers from 1962 to early 1966 and earning eight victories in that span with 69 starts. Panch earned his first victory at Montgomery Speedway in 1956, rattling off six more the year following. In 1961, he was given the opportunity to pilot the No. 20 for Smokey Yunick in the Daytona 500 -- and won after leading 13 laps. Named to NASCAR's 50 Greatest Drivers list, Panch passed away on Dec. 31, 2015, at the age of 89. Hall of Fame nominee: Red Vogt A pivotal figure in NASCAR's early history, Vogt has been called NASCAR's first master mechanic and one of its organizing members. Several NASCAR stars drove a car prepared by Vogt, including Fireball Roberts, Curtis Turner and NASCAR founder Bill France. Vogt (center and pictured with car owner Raymond Parks, left, and driver Red Byron, right) teamed up with Hall of Famer Parks after his success in the 1940s. Together, Vogt, Parks and Byron won the first Cup championship in 1949. Hall of Fame nominee: Jim Paschal Paschal competed in the very first now-Cup Series race in 1949, earning 25 wins until the end of his career in 1972. A successful force in racing, Paschal finished in the top 10 in more than 50 percent of his races and held the laps-led record (335) for a single race until Martin Truex Jr. passed him in the 2016 Coca-Cola 600 with 392 laps led. A short-track ace, Paschal won all but two of his 25 victories on short tracks. The winningest run of his career came in 1969 -- 72, when he won 16 of the 73 races. He passed away on July 5, 2004. Landmark Award nominee: Edsel Ford II The namesake of his great-grandfather Henry Ford's company and an iconic name in the garage, Ford II was a member of the Ford Motor Company Board of Directors and executive for the company for many years. In his Ford tenure, he served as President and Chief Operating Officer and Director of International Speedway Corporation. Landmark Award nominee: Mike Helton With nearly a five-decade long career in racing, Helton became the first non-member of the France family to be named NASCAR President in 2000. In his presidential tenure, Helton solidified NASCAR's worldwide presence and pushed for increased safety standards, his efforts still seen in place today. He remains on the NASCAR Board of Directors for the league, as well as the NASCAR Foundation. Landmark Award nominee: Dr. Joseph Mattioli A dentist and World War II veteran, \"Doc\" founded Pocono Raceway with wife Rose in 1968 after they were approached with the idea. Pocono Raceway now hosts races in all three NASCAR series, including two Cup races each season.


In Sin City, there are so many options. Let us show you the best. A day in Vegas is just as good, if not better, than a night in Vegas . Whether you're looking to relax in the sun and soak up the rays by your own private cabana or you're ready to get wild and party with one of the hottest DJs, these pools in Vegas can provide whatever you're looking for. KAOS at the Palms Best Newly Renovated Pool If you know Vegas, you know the Palms Resort is not on the Strip, which makes the pool situation a whole different experience when you're not surrounded by all the other resorts. What's even better is that the entire hotel just went through a $620 million renovation , which includes a new 73,000-square-foot pool club. The Boulevard at the Cosmopolitan Best for the Unobstructed Views The Cosmopolitan has three different pools for guests to choose from: the Chelsea Pool for seclusion and relaxation, the Marquee Dayclub Pool for the nightclub feel, and the Boulevard Pool to just hang and mingle with friends. The best is the Boulevard. It has multiple levels with full views of the Strip and 360-degree views with no obstructions. Grab a drink and experience some serious relaxation. Book your cabana or day bed here! Encore Beach Club at the Wynn Las Vegas Best for the Private Bungalows Encore Beach Club at the Wynn Las Vegas provides those visiting Sin City with the ultimate pool-day experience. You can rent a private bungalow with private dipping pools, showers, air conditioning, and views of the Strip. If that's too much, you can rent one of the cabanas that are decked out with flatscreen TVs and refrigerators. Just be sure to check the event calendar so you don't pick a day when there's a huge rager happening at the same time. Caesars Palace Best for a Plethora of Pools The pool area at Caesars Palace is massive. So massive, in fact, that it's made up of eight different pools that have something for everyone: families, adults-only pools, and even an exclusive celebrity section. Choose the spot that's right for you, and you'll have fun in the sun all day long. Bring your wallet, because they have swim-up blackjack tables, too. Book your cabana or day bed here! The Pools at the Aria Best for the Pool-Side Service The three eclipse-shaped pools at the Aria make it easy for the staff to wait on you. No tucked-away corners for you to be neglected   the staff here makes sure you can relax and not worry about getting a refill on your drink. The hotel also has the DJ-amped-up Liquid Pool Lounge area, where you can dance to club beats, and there's an exclusive Sky Pool for guests of the Sky Suites. The Sky Pool has a separate entrance and complimentary refreshments. The Pool at the Bellagio Best for the Serene Surroundings The garden landscape at the Bellagio will transport you to a Mediterranean oasis. You'll feel at ease laying by one of the five pools as you soak in the vitamin D. If you're looking to spend your winnings from the night before, splurge on a cabana that provides you with pool rafts, fruit, a stocked fridge, and Wi-Fi (so you can post those Insta pics as soon as you take them). Book your cabana here! The Pool at The Palazzo Best Poolside Food The Palazzo and the Venetian share 11 pools that offer the best of both worlds. There are small boutique-sized pools for privacy and seclusion, as well as the main pools for a little more fun. Plus, you can get some delicious food from the poolside restaurant, Solaro, by Wolfgang Puck (open March through October). Reserve your daybed and cabana here! Marquee Dayclub at the Cosmopolitan Best for Partying 365 Days a Year Looking for a wild party? Marquee Dayclub at The Cosmopolitan is just that. The hottest DJs from all over the world come to perform for partygoers poolside. The fun can happen all year-round, thanks to the "Marquee Dome" that covers the pool during the winter months. This place gives a whole new meaning to the term "pool party." Make your VIP reservation here! Mandalay Bay Beach at Mandalay Bay Best for a Real Beach Feel Mandalay Bay Beach at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino has 2,700 tons of real sand covering the pool area, so you can feel like you're on a beach in the middle of the desert. Once you get a little too hot, head to the wave pool for some action, or relax as you cruise down the lazy river. Feeling lucky? Keep your suit on and head to the beachside casino. Book your spot by the pool or a cabana here! The Tank at The Golden Nugget Best for the Waterslide While the Golden Nugget isn't the nicest hotel you'll find in Sin City, the pool is worth a mention. The pool has a 200,000-gallon shark-tank aquarium in the middle of its award-winning pool. After you take a swim "next" to the sharks, climb up 30 feet and ride down the waterslide that goes right through the tank.


Citywide With the unusually hot weather gone, it's safe to venture back outside and, from block parties to music festivals to dog races on the beach, there's a lot of entertainment variety for your weekend. Here are our top picks for getting out and about over the next few days in San Francisco. Juneteenth Parade & Festival Honoring the abolition of slavery in San Francisco, the 69th Annual San Francisco Juneteenth Festival is billed as the "largest gathering of African-Americans in Northern California." The event features a fashion show, a classic car show, live performances and music - with headliners Eric Bellinger, Goapele and Los Rakas - and plenty to eat and drink. This year's signature parade has been renamed in dedication to Rachel Townsend, the leader of San Francisco's Juneteenth who passed away earlier this year. When : Saturday, June 15, 11:00 a.m.   6:00 p.m. Where : Fillmore Street, between Geary & Golden Gate Ave Price : Free admission Summer Corgi Con The ultimate dog beach party - last year's event featured over 1,100 dogs - returns this weekend with races, photos and plenty of belly rubs. Corgi Con is a celebration of all things dogs with unique events like the Corgi Ninja Warrior obstacle course, a costume contest and the signature Corgi races across the beach. The event is free and open to dog and non-dog owners alike. When : Saturday, June 15, 10:00 a.m.   2:00 p.m. Where : Below the Cliff House on Ocean Beach Price : Free admission North Beach Festival One of America's original outdoor street festivals, the North Beach Festival is celebrating 65 straight years of honoring SF's Italian district. In addition to the 125+ booths of food and art, the festival includes the Blessing of the Animals at The National Shrine of Saint Francis of Assisi, a kids' chalk art area on Vallejo St. and a circus trapeze show. Also new this year is the Maker Block on Grant Avenue with booths dedicated to making various items, from cannolis to Emperor Norton coins. When : Saturday, June 15 - Sunday, June 16, 10:00 a.m.   6:00 p.m. Where : Grant Avenue and Columbus Avenue Price : Free admission Phono Del Sol One under-the-radar music festival is coming back to the city this weekend. After a one year hiatus, the Phono del Sol festival is returning on Saturday to a park in the Mission adjacent to the city's largest skate park. On top of artisanal drinks and food trucks, the festival has ten main performances on tap, including Oakland hip-hop collective SOLDevelopment and East Bay experimental artist SPELLLING. The festival proceeds will go towards supporting The Bay Bridged , a local arts nonprofit. If you're ready to go all in, there are tickets available for a pre-festival brunch and after party as well. When : Saturday, June 15, 12:00 p.m.   7:00 p.m. Where : Potrero Del Sol Park, 1369 Potrero Ave Price : Free admission Stern Grove Summer Concert Series The Stern Grove summer concert series kicks off its 82nd season on Sunday. Pack a blanket and cooler, check out the park's Eucalyptus trees and enjoy the sounds from Grammy Award-winning jazz-rap fusion group Digable Planets and Oakland-based hip-hop group Bang Data. You can check out all the rest of the Stern Grove summer concerts here . When : Sunday, June 9, 11:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Where : Sigmund Stern Grove, 19th Ave. and Sloat Blvd. Price : Free admission


The emergency cost to fix US 36 just west of Church Ranch Boulevard will be around $20 million. The Colorado Department of Transportation Commission gave CDOT permission to set aside $20.4 million from the commission's contingency fund to pay for the emergency repairs on US 36. RELATED: CDOT selects contractor to rebuild collapsed portion of US 36 RELATED: 19 of the best nicknames for the giant sinkhole on US 36 The $20 million is the estimate for the rebuilding of the road deck and shoring up the structure itself. The $400,000 accounts for the emergency response and refunding RTD for making the Flatiron Flyer bus free on Monday and Tuesday. According to CDOT's chief engineer Josh Laipply, the road continues to sink. "We're settling at about an inch per hour consistently. And so, you talk about 24 hours, that's two feet per day," said Laipply. "That has continued to happen." He said it would be weeks to repair the road, but it may not be pretty for a while longer. RELATED: Ways to get from Boulder to Denver that aren't US 36 (because there's a huge crack in the road) "Getting traffic back on it, that's a certain time period, and then getting it to where we've got the panels back up and everything looks good, there's a difference to me of that. Operational functionality, weeks," said Laipply. CDOT has hired an independent forensic team to review how the road was built and why it failed. RELATED: Who's in charge of inspecting US 36? CDOT Transportation Commission Vice Chair Rocky Scott from Colorado Springs asked what is on everyone's mind. "It's been several years since that project has been completed and all of a sudden, we're dropping an inch an hour, what happened?" asked Scott. "There's a layer of clay underneath the wall," said Laipply, "It's 'fat clay.' Fat clay really likes water and clay holds together and actually can serve with some bearing capacity, that you can set some stuff on top of when it's not wet. When it gets wet, cohesion goes away and things fail." RELATED: What type of land is under US 36? While taxpayer money is being used upfront to cover the emergency repair costs, it's not an admission that the state is at fault. Depending on the ongoing investigation into the cause, CDOT could be reimbursed. RELATED: Who's responsible for US 36 fix? Colorado lawmakers want to find out RELATED: CDOT may have to reimburse tolls during emergency closure of US 36 "[The transportation commission] has a contingency fund, and if you go back to the 2013 floods, a lot of times we have to front money, and we'll use the commission funds, the contingency funds, for that. And then, in the floods' case, we had a federal emergency and those funds got reimbursed," said Laipply. "As the forensics team goes, and they figure out that there are some other liabilities, then we'll address them then." SUGGESTED VIDEOS | Next with Kyle Clark


Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff pounded the strike zone with authority all day, and for the most part the Philadelphia Phillies had no chance. The only person standing in the way of Woodruff and a shot at the first perfect game in club history Sunday afternoon was Phillies catcher Andrew Knapp, whose sixth-inning home run proved to be the only blemish in an eight-inning masterpiece. With Ben Gamel hitting two of the Brewers' five home runs and Woodruff dominating the Phillies with 10 strikeouts, the Brewers avoided a sweep in the three-game series at Miller Park by rolling to a 9-1 victory. Woodruff faced one batter over the minimum during his eight-inning stint, the second outing in a row in which he covered that distance. Of the 97 pitches he threw, 73 found the strike zone, and only Knapp solved Woodruff with his leadoff shot to right in the sixth. BOX SCORE : Brewers 9, Phillies 1 The performance continued a personal roll for Woodruff, who is 5-0 with a 1.42 earned run average in his last six starts and 6-0, 2.37 over his last eight. It was also a day for the Brewers to show off their opposite-field power. They sent four balls out of the park in the opposite direction until Gamel pulled his second shot to right in the eighth inning. Gamel got the "oppo party" going with a one-out drive to left in the third inning off Phillies starter Zach Eflin, who entered the game with a 2.76 earned run average. Yasmani Grandal did likewise leading off the fourth inning, sending a 0-1 fastball out to left for his 10th home run of the season. Leading off the Brewers fifth, Christian Yelich also went to left field with a first-pitch fastball from Eflin, his major league-leading 21st of the season and 17th at Miller Park. Later that inning, as the Brewers erupted for four runs off reliever Vine Velasquez, Hernán Pérez sent a drive out to right for the fourth opposite-field homer of the day. The four-run outburst put the Brewers on top, 7-0, a lead that was insurmountable the way Woodruff was dealing. FIVE TAKEAWAYS Piña set for rehab: Catcher Manny Piña, on the injured list while recovering from a hamstring strain, will stay in Milwaukee and work out Monday with organizational hitting instructor Charlie Greene and strength coach Josh Seligman. He then will head to Appleton on Tuesday to begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Class A Wisconsin. "He'll join us in Pittsburgh at some point," manager Craig Counsell said. Estabrook strikes again: Umpire Mike Estabrook, who's terrible strike zone led to the ejections Saturday of Ryan Braun and Counsell, added another notch to his belt in the top of the seventh inning when he ejected third baseman Mike Moustakas from his position in the field. Estabrook had rung up Moustakas on a check-swing appeal in the bottom of the sixth. Counsell went out and had words with Estabrook but managed to avoid Estabrook's trigger finger. Facing the runaway Twins: The Brewers will take on an early-season juggernaut when they open a two-game interleague series in Minnesota against the Twins, who have the best record (35-16) in the majors. The Twins lead the majors with 308 runs scored, 102 homers, .520 slugging percentage and .863 OPS. "Offensively, they've been good," Counsell said. "If you've got that record, you're doing a lot of things well. They're playing very well; they're hitting a ton of home runs. They're pitching really well." Jonathan Schoop, released by the Brewers after the '18 season, is batting .266 with 10 HRs, 29 RBI and .839 OPS. Braun stays hot: Entering the day, Braun was batting .403 (25 for 62) over his last 19 games, raising his overall average from .194 to .275. He continued to swing a hot bat with two doubles in four at-bats, with a walk. Finally, a clutch hit: When Woodruff came to the plate in the fourth with a runner on second and two down, the Brewers were 0-for-15 in the series with runners in scoring position. Woodruff put an end to that drought with an opposite-field double to left that put his team on top, 3-0. RECORD This year: 30-24 Last year: 34-20 ATTENDANCE Sunday: 44,174 (fourth sellout) This year: 992,296 (34,240 avg.) Last year: 966,367 (33,323 avg.) COMING UP Monday : Brewers at Twins, 6:10 p.m. Milwaukee LHP Gio Gonzalez (2-1, 2.39) vs. Minnesota RHP Michael Pineda (4-3, 5.43). TV: FS Wisconsin. Radio: AM-620. Subscribe to our Brewers Update email newsletter to stay in the know. Our subscribers make this coverage possible. Please consider supporting local journalism by subscribing to the Journal Sentinel at jsonline.com/deal. Top Headlines from Sports: Legendary Packers quarterback Bart Starr dies at age 85 Brewers 9, Phillies 1: Five home runs support Woodruff Simon Pagenaud overpowers Alexander Rossi in a wild Indy 500 finish FOLLOW JS SPORTS: Like our Facebook Page for the latest news This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Brewers 9, Phillies 1: Five homers support brilliant Brandon Woodruff


It's the third season of Zay Jones' NFL career. Traditionally, many star wideouts - or at least true No. 1 receivers - start to break out during their third seasons. After a poor rookie season, Jones certainly stepped in the right direction last year. He doubled his numbers in just about every category, notching 56 catches for 652 yards and seven touchdowns . It appears 2019 is off to a good start, too. The 2019 season opener is a long ways away, but Jones posted to his social media accounts and announced he won the Bills' "most improved overall body composition champion" award: worked extremely hard this offseason with my strength staff and training staff to be awarded the most improved body comp champion. looking forward to constant growth this season !! pic.twitter.com/irMSUw9txz - zay (@zayjones11) June 13, 2019 This offseason, the Bills brought in other playmakers to help quarterback Josh Allen, along with a bunch of new offensive linemen. More talent around Allen could certainly take some pressure off Jones, as well, leading to perhaps that strong third season. While not a new player for Allen, Jones and the QB do already have a year of chemistry under their belts, too. That's something the likes of Cole Beasley and John Brown do not have. MORE: NBA world reacts to news that Klay Thompson tore his ACL in Game 6 loss This is how the Golden State Warriors head into the offseason Ranking the 25 Best NBA Free Agents Top of Packers WR depth chart takes shape following minicamp Andy Reid takes blame for confusion surrounding Tyreek Hill's case


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Not a great way to start training camp. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who are looking to rebuild their defense under new coordinator Todd Bowles, may have lost one of their players to an injury already. Safety Orion Stweart, who the Bucs signed as a free agent this offseason after he played for the now-defunct Alliance of American Football, was carted off the field during practice after becoming tangled with tight end Cameron Brate when making a play on the ball. Take a look at the video below to see the injury. Trainers quickly rushed to his aide. Not good… #Bucs S Orion Stewart falls awkwardly in coverage and immediately grabs his right knee in pain. Doctors came and looked at him and he was carted off… pic.twitter.com/BwmYtrMWcR - PewterReport (@PewterReport) July 28, 2019 It's a major setback for Stewart who is fighting for a roster spot. Here's hoping it isn't anything season-ending, but, based on the video, it doesn't look good right now. MORE: Freddie Kitchens stopped practice to punish the Browns for a training camp fight Packers impressed with Rashan Gary's effort early at training camp Tom Brady disobeys Bill Belichick at practice, and suffers the consequences Bears offense was 'just okay' on Day 3 of training camp Observations from Lions training camp, Day 4: injuries mount on defense


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. Donald Trump's plan to impose tariffs on Mexican exports unless our neighbor does something   he hasn't specified what   to stop the flow of asylum-seekers is almost surely illegal: U.S. trade law gives presidents discretion to impose tariffs for a number of reasons, but curbing immigration isn't one of them. It's also a clear violation of U.S. international agreements. And it will reduce the living standards of most Americans, destroy many jobs in U.S. manufacturing, and hurt farmers. But let's put all of that to one side and talk about the really bad stuff. Sign Up For the Morning Briefing Newsletter Trump says that "TARIFF is a beautiful word indeed," but the actual history of U.S. tariffs isn't pretty   and not just because tariffs, whatever the tweeter in chief says, are in practice taxes on Americans, not foreigners. In fact, it's now a good bet that Trump's tariffs will more than wipe out whatever breaks middle-class Americans got from the 2017 tax cut. The more important fact is that until the 1930s, tariff policy was a cesspool of corruption and special-interest politics. One of the main purposes of the 1934 Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act , which eventually became the template for the modern world trading system, was to drain that particular swamp by removing the capriciousness of previous tariff policy. Trump's erratic trade actions, unconstrained by what we used to think were the legal rules, have brought the capriciousness back, and good old-fashioned corruption   if it isn't happening already   won't be far behind. Beyond that, tariff policy is inextricably linked with America's role as a global superpower. Central to that role is the expectation that the U.S. will be both reliable and responsible   that it will honor whatever agreements it makes, and more broadly that it will make policy with an eye to the effects of its actions on the rest of the world. Trump is throwing all that away. His Mexican tariffs violate both Nafta, which was supposed to guarantee free movement of goods within North America, and our obligations under the World Trade Organization, which, like U.S. law, permits new tariffs only under certain specified conditions. So America has become a lawless actor in world markets, a tariff-policy rogue state. But there's more. By deploying tariffs as a bludgeon against whatever he doesn't like, Trump is returning America to the kind of irresponsibility it displayed after World War I   irresponsibility that, while obviously not the sole or even the main cause of the Great Depression, the rise of fascism and the eventual coming of World War II, helped create the environment for these disasters. It is, I believe, pretty widely known that America turned its back on the world after World War I: refusing to join the League of Nations, slamming the doors shut on most immigration (fortunately a few years after my grandparents got here). What's less known, I suspect, is that America also took a sharply protectionist turn long before the infamous 1930 Smoot Hawley Act. In early 1921, Congress enacted the Emergency Tariff Act , soon followed by the Fordney-McCumber Tariff of 1922. These actions more than doubled average tariffs on dutiable imports. Like Trump, the advocates of these tariffs claimed that they would bring prosperity to all Americans. They didn't. There was indeed a manufacturing boom, driven not by tariffs but by new products like affordable cars and new technologies like the assembly line. Farmers, however, spent the 1920s suffering from low prices for their products and high prices for farm equipment, leading to a surge in foreclosures . Part of the problem was that U.S. tariffs were met with retaliation; even before the Depression struck, the world was engaged in a gradually escalating trade war. Making things even worse, U.S. tariffs put our World War I allies in an impossible position: We expected them to repay their huge war debts, but our tariffs made it impossible for them to earn the dollars they needed to make those payments. And the trade war/debt nexus created a climate of international distrust and bitterness that contributed to the economic and political crises of the 1930s. This experience had a profound effect on U.S. policy after World War II, which was based on the view that free trade and peace went hand in hand. So am I saying that Trump is repeating the policy errors America made a century ago? No. This time it's much worse. After all, while Warren Harding wasn't a very good president, he didn't routinely abrogate international agreements in a fit of pique. While America in the 1920s failed to help build international institutions, it didn't do a Trump and actively try to undermine them. And while U.S. leaders between the wars may have turned a blind eye to the rise of racist dictatorships, they generally didn't praise those dictatorships and compare them favorably to democratic regimes. There are, however, enough parallels between U.S. tariff policy in the 1920s and Trumpism today for us to have a pretty good picture of what happens when politicians think that tariffs are "beautiful." And it's ugly. 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If you've been watching the NHL over the past handful of years, you likely don't need numbers to tell you what's pretty obvious: The league and its product is not quite the same as it once was, say, in the 80s, 90s or even early 2000s. Plenty about the game has changed, but one of the most noticeable differences comes in the lack of fighting relative to the days of "old time hockey." Goons and enforcers are becoming something of an endangered species in an NHL that has been steadily trending more towards speed and skill. As a result, fighting, while still "legal," is also trending downward. Last season, the frequency of fighting hit historic lows once again. Here are some of the numbers curated in a piece from ESPN this week: There were 224 fights in which at least one player received a fighting major last season. That number drops from 280 such fights the prior season. There were 0.18 fights per game last season, marking the first time that the average has dropped below 0.20. Last season was the first time that the NHL had fewer than 200 games with a fighting major. Only 24 games last season featured more than one fight. The previous low was 41 games in 2017-18. These numbers pale in comparison to some of the fighting statistics as recently as 10 years ago, and it's not all that hard to understand why. Not only have goons gone by the wayside as front offices place more emphasis on filling out rosters with skill on the back end, but there's also been more information gathered on CTE and the long-term effects of concussions and head trauma that can be suffered through fighting. Several ex-NHL players have been vocal about the negative effects of fighting in recent years, especially after the struggles and early deaths of former enforcers such as Derek Boogaard and Bob Probert. In the piece from ESPN's Greg Wyshynki , some of those former players, including some who frequently dropped the gloves during their playing days, discussed the cause and effect of decline in fighting. Dan Carcillo, who has been very outspoken regarding the long-term health issues caused by fighting and the league's failure to protect players, says "the game is better off without fighting, no doubt." Though the NHL has been very reluctant to accept any blame or acknowledge a link between CTE in players and the violent nature of sport, a major concussion lawsuit involving more than 100 former NHL players reached a settlement with the league last November. As part of that agreement, the NHL will pay out between $17-$19 million while refusing any liability for the claims of those players. As the knowledge and concern around head injuries continues to rise, it seems likely that the skill-focused NHL is here to stay while the furious face-punching days of hockey continue to be more and more a relic of the past.


Rams quarterback Jared Goff said the team's Super Bowl loss to the Patriots was a "big sticking point" in his head for some time, but that he has been able to move past it as the team has gone through the offseason program. Part of moving forward involves a lesson learned in the 13-3 loss, however. One of the biggest takeaways from the game was how the Patriots defense showed the Rams things they were not expecting and did not adjust to well enough to get their offense on track. Goff told Albert Breer of SI.com that the Rams see similar defensive approaches 75-80 percent of the time and that they have been spending more time on the "20 percent that you don't often get much work on" so they can adapt better than they did against the Patriots. "They're so unique in that they change weekly in what they're doing ," Goff said. "I think for me personally, if we were play them again, or any team that's similar to them that can do that, you have to be able to adjust on the fly a little bit quicker. As opposed to waiting for something to happen, you have to actively adjust to what they're doing, and adjust to what a team is trying to present to you, whether it's something they showed on film or not." It will be a few months before the Rams' ability to change offensive courses is put to the test and Goff will be a key piece to that effort. Doing it better than he did in February would go a long way toward making his fourth NFL season a successful one.


Stocks moved higher Wednesday as traders digested a heavy flow of earnings and a positive housing report, setting aside some overnight nervousness related to the European Central Bank's support of Greek banks amid ongoing tensions between Athens and the European establishment over its bailout program . At the sector level, transportation and technology stocks are grabbing the reins here as materials and energy cool their heels a little. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is looking very good, threatening to break out of a three-month consolidation range as expectations build for the in-store release of the Apple Watch (April 24) and quarterly results (April 27). I've recommended Edge Pro subscribers play along with a position in the April $128 calls. Treasury bonds suffered, capping their worst three-day loss   as represented by the iShares Barclays 20+ Yr Treas.Bond (ETF) (NYSEARCA:TLT)   since February, as evidence grows that inflation is about to make a return. In the end, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.5%, the S&P 500 gained 0.5%, the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.4%, and the Russell 2000 gained 0.1%. Tech stocks were the day's leaders, rising 1.1% as a group thanks to a strong showing by chipmakers; although, it should be noted, every major sector group finished in the green. Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ:BRCM) gained 5% on an earnings beat driven by high-end smartphones. The ProShares Ultra Semiconductors (ETF) (NYSEARCA:USD) that I've recommended to Edge subscribers gained 2.1% and looks ready for much more as it emerges from a three-month consolidation pattern. A return to December-March overhead resistance for the USD would be worth a near 6% rise from here. In earnings news, fast-food pushers Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) and McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) gained 4% and 3.1%, respectively, on Q1 earnings beats. MCD was in focus for upcoming details on its latest turnaround plan given a worse-than-expected 3.9% drop in comp-store sales. On the economic front, signs of strength are materializing in the housing market amid low inventory levels   a classic recipe for higher home prices heading into the summer. Existing home sales surged at a 10.4% annual rate in March to the best pace since September 2013. In percentage terms, the 6.1% month-over-month gain was the strongest since December 2010 and among the very highest in the 16-year history of the data series. The median home price was up 7.8% over last year for the best reading since last February. After the close, Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) reported better-than-expected earnings, but soft revenues pushed shares down more than 2% in after-hours trading. EBay Inc (NASDAQ:EBAY) and Qualcomm, Inc. (NASDAQ:QCOM) report top- and bottom-line beats. Texas Instruments Incorporated (NASDAQ:TXN) reported revenue and earnings misses, sending shares down 7.6% in after-hours trading. Anthony Mirhaydari is founder of the Edge and Edge Pro investment advisory newsletters. More From InvestorPlace 7 Small-Cap Healthcare Stocks Set to Soar 12 Cheap Stocks to Buy Now for Under $10 The 7 Best Index Funds to Buy for Retirement The post S&P 500 Threatens Breakout on Apple Hype (AAPL) appeared first on InvestorPlace .


As the debate around pay parity in sport rumbles on, one women's tournament in China is offering the biggest prize money in the history of tennis (yes, that even includes the men's tour). This year's Shiseido WTA Finals in Shenzhen will award its winner an eye-watering $4.75 million check if she manages to go the entire competition unbeaten. The champion's prize will eclipse the $4 million handed to the entire USWNT team that won the FIFA Women's World Cup and is over double what Tiger Woods earned from clinching this year's Masters. The ATP finals, the equivalent competition on the men's tour, only set aside $2.71 million for an undefeated champion last year -- demonstrating the work being done to uphold equal pay in tennis. Current world No. 1 Ashleigh Barty says the prize money is the "icing on the cake" as she thanked sponsors for staging such a lucrative competition. "As tennis professionals, we are very fortunate to make a living from playing the sport we love, and to be rewarded so well for it is a real privilege," Barty told CNN Sport, in a written statement. "I also take my hat off to all the amazing players over the years who helped make tennis so popular with fans around the world." READ: Cori 'Coco' Gauff, 15, says she will 'learn a lot' after losing in straight sets READ: Worth $5 billion, the world's most valuable sports team is the Dallas Cowboys 'Truly amazing' The WTA finals is the season-ending spectacle which brings together the eight best players on tour. Competitors compete in two round robin groups and knockout rounds to be crowned the WTA champion. Eight of the last 16 winners have gone undefeated, the latest being 2018 victor Elina Svitolina. The players vying for the bumper prize are decided based on the Porsche Race rankings, with points accumulated from 53 WTA tournaments and the four grand slams. All will be keen to claim a share of the $14 million prize purse which has been doubled from last year -- thanks, in part, to the tournament's new title sponsor, beauty company Shiseido. READ: Cori 'Coco' Gauff can be grand slam champion if she stays hungry READ: Serena Williams -- The day she stops fighting for equality 'will be the day I'm in my grave' Record breaking All four of tennis' grand slams now offer equal money to both its men's and women's singles champions, although it took until 2007 for Wimbledon to make the move. However, this year's WTA Finals can boast a more lucrative winner's check than any of the major tournaments on the circuit. Even if the eventual winner loses one of her group games, she will still walk away with $4,420,000 and should she lose two, she will claim $4,115,000. It could also be a record breaking tournament for the women's doubles champions -- an undefeated duo will earn $1 million. WTA chief executive Steve Simon says the prize money on offer is an indication of the significant growth of women's tennis around the world. "For five decades the WTA has been committed to equal pay and equal opportunity, beginning with the pioneering efforts of Billie Jean King and all of the 'Original Nine,'" he said, in a written statement provided to CNN Sport. The "Original Nine" were the group of women -- King, Rosie Casals, Nancy Richey, Judy Dalton, Kerry Melville Reid, Julie Heldman, Peaches Bartkowicz, Kristy Pigeon and Valerie Ziegenfuss -- who helped set up the Virginia Slims Circuit, which later became the WTA Tour. "Working with the Gemdale Group in Shenzhen, we are excited to provide an unprecedented level of investment that supports the founding principles of the WTA," added Simon. READ: Novak Djokovic says Wimbledon victory was 'mentally the most demanding' "Not to be happy with the crumbs' Despite the obvious step forward in terms of pay parity, many still feel the sport has a long way to go. The top male players consistently earn more than the top female players and the likes of Serena Williams have had to continuously defend equal pay at the grand slams. In 2016, Williams wrote an open letter calling for more equality in sport: "It frustrates me because I know firsthand that I, like you, have done the same work and made the same sacrifices as our male counterparts," it read. "I would never want my daughter to be paid less than my son for the same work. Nor would you." King , one of the pioneers of equality in tennis, also said female players must keep asking for more. "Girls aren't used to that. We're told not to, from the time we're born we're told stay in the background, make sure you're supportive," she told CNN Sport. "It's important to also not be happy with the crumbs. It's important that women have the cake the icing and the cherry on the top just like men. We should all be striving for that." The WTA Finals will begin on October 27 and run until November 3. It's the first staging of Shenzhen's 10-year tenure as host. The first edition of the event was held back in 1972 with $25,000 going to the winner.


Born in Cameroon, raised in Colorado, forged in the North American women's league, Estelle Johnson adds reassuring defensive experience as the Indomitable Lionesses try to grab their last World Cup chance against New Zealand on Thursday. Johnson smiles all the time, happy to be playing in her first World Cup at the age of 30 for her country of birth. "I'm a happy person, I just enjoy football and I enjoy everything that goes along with it," she told AFP. "But I think I'm extra happy because it's a great competition." Even though Cameroon have lost their first two games in Group E, Johnson says her first World Cup has "been even better that I could have imagined." A victory over New Zealand in Montpellier would give Cameroon three points and could be enough to earn a place in the last 16 as one of the four best third-place teams. Johnson was born in Maroua, Cameroon, in 1988. Her American father was a crop scientist. At seven she moved to Fort Collins in Colorado. She tried "all type of different sports, basketball, volleyball. I've played baseball as well with a team full of boys, only girl on the team!" "But soccer has always been the sport for me." She has played for three US clubs, but was aware that she could appear on the international stage with Cameroon. "I've always thought about it, but once I saw them playing in 2015, I think that's what really made me want to join the team and I've been trying to get on the team for a little while now." Her dream was held up by red tape. "I wanted to play in the African Cup a couples of years back, but nothing really was happening," she said. Once Alain Djeumfa took over as coach in January he moved to have her application approved. "When the second coach Alain took over everything started working," she said. 'Very motivated' Djeumfa said he wanted Johnson on his team. "She is a girl of unparallelled maturity in the game, she is really experienced, has an excellent reading of situations, she anticipates a lot and has a very good footwork," he said. "She was very motivated. Now she is in Cameroon and we are very proud of her." She had a week in Cameroon in May to meet her teammates "and eat African food," said Djeumfa. "She laughs, and eats all the food!" In a bilingual, French and English-speaking country, the US star, who plays for New Jersey's Sky Blue in the National Women's Soccer League, quickly adapted on the field as well. "On the pitch, I try to communicate in French," she said, laughing as she repeated the terms. "'Droite', 'dans ton dos', stuff like that, it's not good French but get the message across." She's even trying to adapt to the fact that in most of the world outside the United States the sport is not called 'soccer'. "Sometimes I say 'football' talking with my Cameroonian teammates." Johnson now has six international caps. The last two came in the 1-0 loss to Canada and a 3-1 defeat by the Dutch. "We've played really good matches so far, but sometimes football doesn't go the way that it's supposed to go. Against Canada we could have come away with a point," she said. Even victory against the Kiwis might not be enough, depending on results in other groups. "Some things need to happen in our favour, but we just need to make sure we win on Thursday and make sure we do everything possible and get to the next round," she said. "We all believe we can do it, we've no doubt in our mind we are going to put on a good performance."


Ah, preseason NFL. It's a time when wonderful stuff happens with players just trying to make it to the final roster , and also a time when we see sloppy football. This is something I've honestly never seen before, maybe outside of an all-out football brawl that results in ejections, but this is a play from the Los Angeles Chargers first 2019 preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals. It's from a punt return that resulted in four - FOUR - yellow hankies. There's no video of the actual play I can find, but that's not important. Here's what is: The call from referee that breaks it all down: The #Chargers were called for four penalties…. on one play. Three holdings and one unsportsmanlike conduct. Shoutout to Shawn Hochuli (Ed's son). pic.twitter.com/e9q4KwCjcI - NFL Update (@MySportsUpdate) August 9, 2019 Holding, declined. Holding, declined. Holding, also declined. And then unsportsmanlike conduct for blocking out of bounds, for 15 yards at the end of the kick. Wow. MORE: Browns mob touchdown scorer who slept outside a gym during tryouts 6 takeaways from Packers' preseason victory over Texans Duke Johnson trade: what they're saying around the NFL Roundup: Bo Bichette is On Fire; Bachelor in Paradise Drama; Joe Biden Steps in It 5 takeaways from Patriots' preseason win over Lions


If we could wave a wand, we'd want to restore these gorgeous abandoned houses right now. Castle Fit for a Noble This property likely held someone of noble class at some time. It'd be a real wonder if it got restored to what it used to be. Check out these 31 other homes hiding secrets. Norwegian Village It's already got that rustic farmhouse charm that everyone's after so this little, abandoned house in a Norwegian village would look amazing restored. You can get after it by creating a rustic barn wood door real quick. Prairie Land This house looks like a scene in the prairies of the heartland. Imagine watching a storm roll in from the front porch if this home got fixed up. One of the most immediate fixes would need to be the roof. Find out the 15 silent signs your roof is failing . Eastern Seaboard An abandoned beach house on the Gloucester shore in Massachusetts could be the perfect piece of property for a rehab project. Just make sure you're cleaning windows like the pros if you've got a view of the water. Victorian Renaissance It would be great to breathe some new life into this old beauty. Make home renovation projects a lot easier with these 17 tips . Seaside Retreat With such a view of the water, it's a shame that this abandoned house hasn't gotten fixed up. Make sure you're picking the right projects if you want to increase the resale value of your home . Farmhouse Charm This old farmhouse needs some TLC but if it got a coat of paint and some other features it'd be really eye-catching. Get a sense of how to add farmhouse charm to your place easily . Greek Revitalization This old Greek revival style home could look spectacular with some upgrades. A lot of brickwork would have to take place as well as new windows. Don't miss these 11 home improvement projects you can do yourself . Queen Anne Restoration A Queen Anne style home complete with a turret would be a great renovation project once it was done. Keep these DIY projects you should never do yourself in mind , though. Treehouse Resort This home looks like it's in great shape and with a second-story porch it'll feel like hanging out in a treehouse a little. If you want the real deal, check out these incredible DIY treehouses. Thailand Mystery This expansive house in Thailand looks like it has aged considerably over the years but a little bit of a makeover could give it new life. Check out the affordable home improvement tasks you can do that won't cause headaches . Royal Treatment This place looks big enough to be part of a castle. Though the exterior is weathered it would surely stun if it were cleaned up a little, like one of these 50 extremely remote castles . Colonial Keeper This Colonial-style house has seen some better days but it's an architectural masterpiece if fixed up the right way. Did you know a gabled dormer is a great way to add square footage to a house? Haunted House A place like this one looks pretty creepy on the outside and it's probably not much better inside. These home improvement fails will make you cringe. A Regal Residence If this residence got the attention it deserves, it'd be quite the estate. Just like one of these houses in the U.S. that rank as the largest in their state . Beautiful Landscape A little landscape work would improve the view of this property set in Langoelan, Brittany in France. Get a grip on landscaping with 12 incredible tips . Latvian Fixer-Upper This little project place in Latvia is set in Dobele, a town of about 10,000 in central Latvia. It could be a cool European getaway, like one of these mind-blowing eco-chic houses you can find. Lots to Fix Busted out windows all around, siding missing in spots, as much as this house would look cool restored, it'd be a ton of work. Be sure you have this home renovation cheat sheet handy. Tudor Style This place looks like it draws some style from the Tudor period and could make for a great haunted house. Instead, it might be best to restore it and be able to host more than one event a year there . Just Add a Roof These palatial ruins would be great to restore but they're missing a roof and several other important features . It's still an outstanding spot. Wowza Walls The walls of this abandoned house make it worth saving. The intricate design and the wainscoting make this place a treasure. Get some stunning wall accents you can do yourself . Minsk, Belarus This house looks like something more like a hospital from a century ago. Located in Minsk, Belarus, it could be a stunning residence. Find out the secrets to finding a home renovation contractor you can trust . A Stately Rehab Over in Belarus again, this manor would seem like a nice house to renovate. Up on a little hill in the countryside sounds kind of nice. Don't miss these 15 home improvement myths busted . Russian Countryside The Novgorod region in northwest Russia has a rich history as a trade route and this older home would shine if it were restored to its former look. The intricate woodwork makes it an interesting place. Get into woodworking with one of these 40 easy projects . Russian Village Also set in the Russian countryside, this little place could be a vacation getaway if you lived in Russia. It could be on par with these 16 cabins you have to see to believe . Abkhazia An old mansion in Abkhazia with overgrown plants could be a prime rehab project. The high ceiling and loads of windows likely made for a striking image in a past life. Horror Movie Set? This old house seems like a perfect setting for a horror movie but it might make for a better renovation project. A couple of balconies and porches with lots of windows make this a unique place to revamp. Rusty Farmhouse The corrugated steel roof has quite the patina on this old farmhouse. But imagine what it might look like fixed up a little bit. Add a little screened-in porch? Borgo Schiro, Italy On the island of Sicily near Palermo sits the abandoned village of Borgo Schiro, which was built during the agricultural reforms of Mussolini. It'd be a great spot to retool. Here are some of the questions to ask before taking on a renovation . Victorian Restore The large porch area of this Victorian house would be especially fun to restore. The witch's tower also makes this home standout and could be a really lively house if fixed up. Make sure you avoid these home upgrades that are a huge waste of money. Vlasina Lake, Serbia A little lake cottage in Serbia could turn into a really lovely retreat space. Set on Vlasina Lake, which was created by the crossing of the Vlasina and Vrla rivers, it's known for its floating islands. The floating islands are formed by peat bogs. These are the most expensive homes in every state . Lunteren, Netherlands A pastoral setting is great to get away from the bustle of city life so this little place in the center of the Netherlands would be great to rehab. The brick exterior might make the project a little less taxing. Beachfront Possibility The possibilities are intriguing with an abandoned house sitting on a lake. A large porch would be great for sunsets though there might be some tree removal necessary to open up the view. Backwoods Setting You wouldn't have to go far to pick out a Christmas tree at a winter cabin setting like this. Ever wonder what the best species is for a Christmas tree ? Ski Chalet Retreat This big beauty in the Carpathian Mountains looks like the perfect retreat for a ski trip since it already looks like a chalet of sorts. See how to store your winter sports gear before the next ski adventure. Pretty Picture You couldn't paint a prettier mountain scene than this view from an abandoned house at the foot of a mountain range. It'd be something special to wake up to every day. Farmhouse Fixer-Upper This big farmhouse has some character to it and it'd be nice to see it again after a coat of paint and other repairs. Knock Down, Drag Out This house might just be a knock down with a collapsed roof but it'd be a shame to lose some of the great craftsmanship of the stone exterior. It might be more of a knock down, drag out fight of a remodel. Check out the 50 coolest tiny homes in each state. Decrepit Dream This boarded up beast needs some serious work but once it was fixed up, it could become a masterpiece. Here are the secrets contractors want homeowners to know about . Zakopane, Poland It's hard to believe that building sits empty in Poland but apparently, it's waiting for renovation. It looks pretty good now but it's a wonder to see what it will look like renovated. Detroit Detroit has had its woes economically the past decade and many abandoned homes are simply getting knocked down. The city had 70,000 vacant buildings in 2012, according to the New York Times. As Detroit continues to rethink its city, it'd be nice to see some of the houses remodeled if possible. Check out these 10 things your neighbor will never tell you. Ohio Farmhouse Out in the rural Ohio landscape rises an old farmhouse near the Kentucky border. It features pillars of Greek revival and looks like it's standing tall. Renovation Revolution An old farmhouse in need of some serious attention. It needs new windows in several spots as well as replacement parts for the porch railing. It would, however, look really pretty fixed up. These 31 home improvement projects could double the value of your home. Grand Remodel Replacing a roof and pressure washing the stone of this run-down house would likely just be the start but there's some beauty to this house. Some restoration work would reveal its former magnificence. Porto, Portugal Porto, much like Detroit, experienced tough economic times and approximately 20 percent of the buildings in the town's center sit vacant . Now tourists can tour buildings like this one in the town, which dates back to 300 BC, though it'd be nice to imagine what it's like fully restored. Osorno, Chile An architectural sight in Osorno, Chile, this place might look even more magnificent. As it stands now it looks like a fine mansion, almost out of the movie The Birds. Russian Manor This former Russian manor would look regal again with a massive overhaul. The old pillars restored and the fine brickwork would make it a jewel once more. Russian Revamp This grand-looking manor could look great with some careful attention paid to it. There'd need to be a massive amount of concrete work but that's easy once you know how to pour a concrete slab . Greek Revisited This old Greek place has a utilitarian charm to it, though stay away from any geometry debates in Greece. These 12 e asy home upgrades could bring serious value to your home . Muromtsevo, Russia This Gothic castle in Russia has slowly started to fade away through the past four decades and sits between Vladimir and Moscow, next the Golden Ring. The manor dates back to 1884 and belonged to Count Vladimir Semenovich Khrapovitsky. After Khrapovitsky left for Germany in 1921, the estate started to fall into ruin. These 50 remote castles are pretty cool, too.


The Lakers felt betrayed by Kawhi Leonard in the free agent process, ESPN's Brian Windhorst said on his latest podcast (hat tip to Michael Kaskey-Blomain of CBS Sports ). Some members of the team's front office believe Leonard "played" them as he negotiated a deal with the Clippers. Leonard didn't announce his intentions until July 6, causing the Lakers to miss out on other free agents while they were waiting. The Raptors weren't happy with the way things worked out either, Windhorst adds, saying that Leonard asked for "the sun, the moon, the stars" before deciding to leave. "I kind of think they were all still in the game, and they all felt like they were still in the game," Windhorst said. "If Toronto did not still feel like they were in the game, they would not have sent the plane for him, they would not have done the big presentation. If the Lakers didn't think that they were still in the game, they would not have delayed the Anthony Davis trade like they did to wait and see if they could get him." There's more today from Los Angeles: Leonard not only convinced Paul George to ask for a trade to the Clippers, he helped recruit other players and convinced JaMychal Green to stay, Shams Charania states in an insiders roundtable for The Athletic. Green turned down more lucrative offers to accept a two-year, $10M pact with L.A. The Lakers are rounding out the staff for new coach Frank Vogel. Mike Penberthy, who played for the team in 2000 and 2001, will be hired as a shooting coach, tweets Dave McMenamin of ESPN. Penberthy served the same role last season on Alvin Gentry's staff with the Pelicans. Also set to be hired is Quinton Crawford, who worked with Vogel in Orlando and spent last year with the Hornets, relays Brad Turner of the Los Angeles Times ( Twitter link ). Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma is in the market for a new agent, according to Tania Ganguli of The Los Angeles Times . Kuzma is leaving Mark Bartelstein and Zach Kurtin of Priority Sports and Entertainment in hopes of finding new representatives to promote his business interests. He hasn't started meeting with new agents yet.


The Tennessee Titans will open the preseason against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field in less than 2 weeks. With such a highly competitive roster this year, there are several players on the roster bubble that are certainly worth watching. These players are not only in a competition with other players at their respective positions, but also with each other to cement a place on the 53-man roster for the entirety of the season. Here's a look at four players to keep an eye on throughout the preseason. Austin Barnard, P/K Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports Barnard is one of those rare players who not only kicks field goals, but also can be used as a punter. With Ryan Succop starting the season on the PUP list, we should get to see a lot of Barnard. Many fans love Brett Kern, but how freeing would it be to have one man who is able to hold down both jobs with such limited roster space? With Brett Kern being a well-establish Pro Bowl player at his position, he's far from in danger of losing his job, but the Titans could be set up to have a nice luxury in the future in Barnard. Cameron Batson, WR Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports Batson made the Titans final 53-man roster last season as an undrafted free agent. But that was before the Titans brought in Adam Humphries and A.J. Brown. The Titans seem to love Batson still, though, and he recently received an offseason award for maintaining a solid work ethic even while away from the team. On the second day of training camp, head coach Mike Vrabel praised Batson for his physicality. Vrabel also mentioned of a play against Dallas when the Titans were in third-down situation with 10 yards to go in which Batson came up with a screen pass in a crowded area and put his head down to gain 15 yards. Batson will need to develop more going into year two, as well as prove his worth as a special teams player in order to make the final cut. Anthony Firkser, TE Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports Firkser caught 19 of his 20 targets last season, and was highly dependable for the Titans. His touchdown against the Jets in last season's meeting were the first points the Titans scored in that 26-22, come-from-behind victory. Vrabel praised Firkser after the contest, highlighting the trust the quarterbacks have in him and his ability to get open and catch the football. This season, the Titans already have a crowded tight ends room, and veteran Delanie Walker is set to return. Last year, Firkser always seemed to be the odd man out, getting moved to the 53-man roster and then back down to the practice squad. It will be interesting to see if he can maintain a spot within the former all season long. David Fluellen, RB Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports Fluellen is likely a lock to make the final roster, barring an injury. What will make him especially interesting to watch is his new role in the offense. After beefing up this offseason, the Titans are planning to use him as both a running back and a full back. With that being the case, we should see more of Fluellen this season in a host of creative roles. MORE: Behind the scenes with new-look Nets: 'We got stars without mortgaging everything'' James Harden and Russell Westbrook fight over last shot in amazing NBA 2K edit Sherra Wright pleads guilty in killing of LeBron's former teammate Lorenzen Wright Jayson Tatum's bold predictions for the 2019-20 season Greg Robinson's technical progress evident in Browns camp


Chase Elliott led every lap on his way to the Stage 1 victory at Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International. Elliott, looking for his second consecutive NASCAR Cup Series win at the Glen, started on the pole and took command early, easily holding off Denny Hamlin for the stage win. Martin Truex Jr. was third, Kyle Busch recovered from an early spin to finish fourth and William Byron completed the top-five. Elliott took the early lead and just as Lap 2 began, Kyle Busch spun in Turn 1 but was able to continue on without an issue. There was no caution. Trouble early for @KyleBusch ! 😬 He spins his Camry around going through Turn 1! We stay green! pic.twitter.com/Vw9tlqZecq   NASCAR (@NASCAR) August 4, 2019 but by Lap 5, he had made his way to eighth. After five laps, Elliott had a 2.7-second lead on Byron with Hamlin running in third. Jimmie Johnson was fourth and Truex fifth. On Lap 9, Aric Almirola reported his shifter appeared to be ready to break and his team was planning on a fix for his next pit stop. With 10 laps remaining in the first stage, Elliott remained in the lead, with a nearly 5-second margin over Hamlin, who moved into second. Byron was third, Truex fourth and Johnson fifth. After 15 laps, Elliott's lead over Hamlin had expanded to more than 6 seconds as Truex remained in third. Several teams elected to pit just before the conclusion of Stage 1, including Brad Keselowski, Kevin Harvick, Clint Bowyer, Joey Logano, Alex Bowman and Chris Buescher. With one lap to go, Kyle Busch got into Byron which sent him off course in the inner loop but he was able to continue on with further incident. The two then came together again during the stage break. Payback. @WilliamByron ➡ @KyleBusch pic.twitter.com/GRgmVxRmbM   NASCAR (@NASCAR) August 4, 2019 Landon Cassill was forced to pit before the start of the race with a flat tire. Ryan Blaney had to start the race from the rear of the field after his team made unapproved adjustments to his No. 12 Ford prior to the race.


CLEVELAND (AP)   The discovery of a young girl's decomposed body in a crib at an Ohio apartment is prompting authorities to take another look at her sister's death two years ago, the Medina County police chief said Friday. Eric Warfel, 34, of Medina, is being held on a $1 million bond after being charged with abuse of a corpse. A cable television technician discovered the body of 21-month-old Ember Warfel on Wednesday after being allowed inside the apartment to upgrade the service. Another daughter, 5-month-old Erin Warfel died March 31, 2013, in Cleveland. She was in full cardiac arrest when paramedics took her to a hospital on Easter morning. A medical examiner ruled that the baby died of "sudden unexplained infant death." Medina Police Chief Patrick Berarducci said Friday that his detectives will be checking with authorities in Cleveland about the 5-month-old's death. "We're going to look at the record and see if there's anything there to help guide us in our investigation," he said. Warfel was arrested Wednesday while shopping with a 7-year-old daughter in suburban Cleveland. He checked into a motel several days before Ember's body was discovered. Suspected cocaine was found during a search of his hotel room, Berarducci said. During a court hearing Thursday, a magistrate read from a report that said Warfel told police Ember died on June 18 and that he put bags of garbage in her bedroom to mask the smell. Warfel had sole custody of Ember since he and his wife divorced in December. There were multiple references to Malinali Galdamez's substance abuse problems in the couple's divorce decree. The Cuyahoga County Department of Job and Family Services removed the 7-year-old from their home before the divorce and allowed her to live with Warfel's parents. Officials from the Cuyahoga and Medina county job and family service agencies declined to comment. Galdamez did not oppose the custody arrangement spelled out in the divorce. She now lives in New York, Berarducci said.


Irvine will stay warm with highs in the mid-80s for most of the week, according to the seven-day forecast from drone-powered weather service Saildrone . The weather today will bring a high of 83 degrees, with the temperature climbing to 90 degrees on Sunday. The immediate forecast also has partly cloudy skies in store for today. Skies will become fully overcast on Friday. Winds will stay fairly calm throughout the week, with the highest speeds today at only 9 mph. This story was created automatically using Saildrone's local weather forecast data, then reviewed by an editor. We also incorporate historic weather data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Interested in discovering the freshest new spots in Chicago? From a hot dog spot to a salon, read on for a rundown of the newest spots to open recently. Doggone Doggone is a spot to score hot dogs and more, that recently opened at 3301 W. Armitage in Logan Square. So far, it's been well-received: it's got a five-star rating out of eight reviews on Yelp. The menu features a large variety of hot dogs, including vegan options. Spa Avenue New to 935 W. Irving Park Road in Lakeview is Spa Avenue , a nail salon, massage and waxing spot. Services include deep tissue and Swedish massages. La Nacional Latin Flavors Now open at 2890 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Logan Square is La Nacional Latin Flavors , a bar and Latin American spot. Hit up the new restaurant to satisfy your taco cravings. This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


While their domestic and European rivals use the transfer market to strengthen, Liverpool seem content with the players at their disposal as little credible reporting suggests big business will be done this summer. However, not content with the prospect of Sepp van den Berg and Harvey Elliott, fans' insatiable desire for new signings has prompted some of the strangest transfer links of the window, including even Kylian Mbappe. Yikes. As 90min understands, Jurgen Klopp does have funds at his disposal for signings if he wants, but the manager and club are currently pretty happy with the squad as it is (it did win them the Champions League after all), with big-money additions far more likely next year. Still, stories about a possible backup left-back don't generate clicks, so without further ado here's a bizarre take from El Desmarque in Spain who claim that the Reds are interested in Real Madrid forward Marco Asensio, but may need to give up Sadio Mane to get him. Yep, you heard. According to the report, Liverpool are willing to pay a figure 'close to €75m' (£67m) for Asensio, with Jurgen Klopp apparently of the mind that the 23-year-old, two-time Champions League winner would 'perfectly complement' his squad. They suggest that he would primarily be seen as a backup to Mohamed Salah should the double Golden Boot winner pick up any injuries. For the same price as Alisson, that's one expensive backup. Zinedine Zidane meanwhile doesn't want to lose Asensio, with El Desmarque quoting the Real Madrid boss as saying the youngster has the 'best left-footed player I've seen since Messi'. He's obviously never seen Andy Robertson. They then add that for any deal to take place, Real Madrid would demand Sadio Mane (the nightmare of Gerard Pique, they call him) to be included in any deal. So, in order to get a backup to Salah, Liverpool would need to give up one of their very best players whose contract runs until 2023? I think even Ed Woodward would think twice about this one. In the words of Les Dennis, if this one's up there, I'll give you the money myself. The Reds have been linked in past with Asensio to be fair, with some reports even suggesting the club made a bid of around €150m in the wake of Philippe Coutinho's departure. However, the star's €700m release clause, apparent happiness at Madrid and Liverpool's own lack of real need for more forwards have seen the gossip cool in the 12-18 months since. In addition, while touted as Spain's most promising young talent as he earned international recognition for his breakout performances in 2016/17, Asensio has since struggled to push on or even replicate his early form. He scored just once in La Liga in a turbulent 2018/19 for Real Madrid.


LOS ANGELES (AP) Chiney Ogwumike scored 20 points on 7-for-11 shooting and her sister Nneka Ogwumike had 19 points and 15 rebounds to help the Los Angeles Sparks beat the Connecticut Sun 77-70 on Friday night. Derek Fisher, who was named coach of the Sparks in December, got his first WNBA win. The 18-year NBA veteran, who won five titles with the Los Angeles Lakers, went 40-96 as coach of the New York Knicks from 2014-2016. Chiney Ogwumike was acquired by the Sparks from Connecticut on April 27 in exchange for a 2020 first-round pick. Nneka Ogwumike's 3-pointer with 0.7 seconds left in the second quarter capped a 13-4 run that gave the Sparks (1-1) a 38-31 halftime lead and Connecticut trailed the rest of the way. Jonquel Jones hit a 3-pointer to pull the Sun (2-1) within one with 4:33 left in the fourth quarter and her 3-point play with 1:41 to go made it 69-67. Chiney Ogwumike answered with her own 3-point play and, after Jones hit 1 of 2 free throws, Nneka Ogwumike made a corner 3 to push the lead to 75-68 with 40.8 seconds remaining. Jones had 16 points and a career-high tying 22 rebounds for Connecticut. Courtney Williams and Jasmine Thomas each added 14 points. Thomas converted a 3-point play that trimmed the Sun's deficit to 49-42 with 5:59 left in the third quarter and neither team scored again until Chiney Ogwumike made a layup with 48 seconds left in the period. The teams combined to miss 17 consecutive shots and commit six turnovers during that stretch.


CHICAGO (CBS)  Sample beer and shop locally at the second annual Malt Row on Damen festival in Ravenswood. The event is a chance for the Ravenswood neighborhood to showcase local breweries and businesses. Chef Amy Hansen, owner of Amy's Candy Bar, and James Moriarty, co-founder of Urban Renewal Brewery were live in the studio to talk about the event. They said businesses will be partnering with the local breweries. Malt Row on Damen will take place on July 17 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Damen and Leland to Argyle and admission is $30.


Switching just some of the huge subsidies supporting fossil fuels to renewables would unleash a runaway clean energy revolution, according to a new report, significantly cutting the carbon emissions that are driving the climate crisis. Coal, oil and gas get more than $370bn (£305bn) a year in support, compared with just $100bn for renewables, the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) report found. Just 10-30% of the fossil fuel subsidies would pay for a global transition to clean energy, the IISD said. Ending fossil fuel subsidies has long been seen as vital to tackling the climate emergency, with the G20 nations pledging in 2009 to phase them out, but progress has been limited. In May, the UN secretary general, António Guterres, attacked subsidies, saying: "What we are doing is using taxpayers' money   which means our money   to boost hurricanes, to spread droughts, to melt glaciers, to bleach corals. In one word: to destroy the world." The new analysis shows how redirecting some of the fossil fuel subsidies could decisively tip the balance in favour of green energy, making it the cheapest electricity available and instigating a rapid global rollout. "Almost everywhere, renewables are so close to being competitive that [a 10-30% subsidy swap] tips the balance, and turns them from a technology that is slowly growing to one that is instantly the most viable and can replace really large amounts of generation," said Richard Bridle of the IISD. "It goes from being marginal to an absolute no-brainer." The transition from polluting fossil fuels to clean energy is already under way. Annual investment in renewables has been greater than that in fossil fuel electricity generation since 2008 and new renewable capacity has exceeded fossil fuel power each year since 2014. But progress is slow compared with the urgency required, said Bridle. "There is no question that renewables can power the energy system," he said. "The question now is can we transition quickly enough away from fuels like coal, and subsidy reform is a very obvious step towards that." Very few ways of cutting emissions actually save governments money, he said. "Taking away subsidies from fossil fuels and channelling them towards clean energy would boost their development at a much faster pace, and help secure our climate goals," said Ipek Gençsü of the Overseas Development Institute. An added bonus is the social and economic benefits, such as reduced air pollution and health spending, she said. "A key breakthrough [in the energy transition] could occur if countries cut their fossil-fuel subsidies, which are propping up dirty energy," said Rana Adib, the executive secretary of the global sustainable energy network REN21. A recent REN21 report found 112 nations subsidisd fossil fuel prices. Reform of fossil fuel subsidies could have a significant impact on global heating. An earlier IISD study of 20 countries with large fossil fuel subsidies found that a 30% swap to renewables would lead to emissions reductions of between 11% and 18%. Most experts define fossil fuel subsidies as financial or tax support for those buying fuel or the companies producing it. The IMF also includes the cost of the damage fossil fuel burning causes to climate and health, leading to an estimate of $5.2tn of fossil fuel subsidies in 2017, or $10m a minute . Ending the subsidies would cut global emissions by about a quarter, the IMF estimates, and halve the number of early deaths from fossil fuel air pollution. Bridle said funding fossil fuel subsidies was "madness", but said ending them could cause short-term price rises and political difficulties, as the benefits of lower costs in the future and reduced air pollution are less obvious. "There are political problems but it is worth persevering because the prize is so big," he said. "You have to bring people along with you." Gençsü said governments must ensure that the most vulnerable people were not adversely affected by changes. Fossil fuel subsidies are most prominent in oil producing nations such as Saudi Arabia, which subsidises petrol, and some coal-using countries such as Indonesia, which caps the cost of the fuel at 75% of the market rate. Some nations are making progress, with India cutting petrol subsidies by about 75% since 2014, according to the IISD.


Industries in northeastern China have spewed large quantities of an ozone-depleting gas into the atmosphere in violation of an international treaty, scientists said Wednesday. Since 2013, annual emissions from northeastern China of the banned chemical CFC-11 have increased by about 7,000 tonnes, they reported in the peer-reviewed journal Nature. "CFCs are the main culprit in depletion of the stratospheric ozone layer, which protects us from the Sun's ultra-violet radiation," said lead author Matt Rigby, an atmospheric chemist at the University of Bristol. Chlorofluorocarbon-11 was widely used in the 1970s and 1980s as a refrigerant and to make foam insulation. The 1987 Montreal Protocol banned CFCs and other industrial aerosols that chemically dissolve protective ozone 10-to-40 kilometres (6-25 miles) above Earth's surface, especially over Antarctica and Australia. Following the ban's entry into force, global concentrations of CFC-11 declined steadily until about 2012. But last year startled scientists discovered that the pace of that slowdown dropped by half from 2013 to 2017. Because the chemical does not occur in Nature, the change could only have been produced by new emissions. Evidence pointed to East Asia, but could not nail down the exact origin. "Our monitoring stations were set up in remote locations far from potential sources," explained co-author Ron Prinn, a professor at MIT. Reports last year from the Environmental Investigation Agency fingered Chinese foam factories in the coastal province of Shandong and the inland province of Hebei, which surrounds Beijing. Suspicions were strengthened when authorities subsequently shut down some of these facilities without explanation. To probe further, an international team of atmospheric scientists gathered additional data from monitoring stations in Japan and Taiwan. "Our measurements showed 'spikes' in pollution when air arrived from industrialised areas" in China, said another lead author, Sunyoung Park from Kyungpook National University. The team also ran computer simulations that confirmed the origin of the CFC-11 molecules. "We didn't find evidence of increased emissions from Japan, the Korean peninsula or any other country," added Luke Western, a post-doctoral researcher at the University of Bristol. The findings also has implications for the fight against climate change. "Perhaps even more serious is the role of CFCs as long-lived greenhouse gases," Joanna Haigh, a professor at Imperial College London, noted last year in reaction to the initial report. Two decades ago, CFCs -- more potent by far as greenhouse gases than carbon dioxide or methane -- accounted for around 10 percent of human-induced global warming. Pouring more CFC-11 into the air could also prevent ozone from returning to normal levels, scientists warn. "If emissions do not decline, it will delay the recovery of the Antarctic ozone hole, possibly for decades," said Paul Fraser, an honorary fellow the CSIRO Climate Science Centre in Australia. CFC-11 persists in the atmosphere for about half a century, and still contributes about a quarter of all chlorine -- the chemical that triggers the breakdown of ozone -- reaching the stratosphere. At its most depleted, around the turn of the 21st century, the ozone layer had declined by about five percent. Today, the "hole in the ozone" over the South Pole is showing clear signs of recovery. But a study last year found that the ozone layer is unexpectedly declining in the lower stratosphere over the planet's populated tropical and mid-latitude regions. Up to now, CFCs and other molecules have mainly eroded ozone in the upper stratosphere, and over the poles. That study identified two possible culprits: industrial chemicals not covered by the Montreal Protocol called "very short-lived substances" (VSLSs), and climate change.


Good advice can be hard to take   especially when it comes to money. Often, the thing that's best for us is the thing we really don't want to do. Saving more and spending less is boring; why do that when you can have fun now ? Well, you know what else sounds boring? Working for the next 50 years. There are some very basic pieces of money advice that experts give, but no one seems to follow. So, let's make a deal: How about we start listening to what these experts are saying? The sooner we start, the sooner we'll reach our financial goals. Here are nine pieces of financial advice you need to stop ignoring. 1. Run your financial life like a business You should treat your budget like a business because, in the business of life, the bottom line matters. Many of the same principles business owners use can be applied to your personal life: prioritize, assess and restrain. Everything that keeps a business running will keep your personal finances in order: prioritize your spending, assess your profits and losses, and don't lose sight of the big picture, like saving for retirement or getting out of debt. This is fairly common advice, but when it comes to actually saving and making more money, there isn't a one-size-fits-all strategy. Just like every business has its own unique goals and needs, you will too   so manage accordingly. 2. Make saving part of your lifestyle Saving money doesn't always come naturally. Successful savers usually fail a few times (or more) before they figure out what works best for them. It's easy to get discouraged and give up, but just like exercising and eating well, saving money takes a while to get right. It's also important to remember that a frugal lifestyledoesn't mean living in deprivation. People who live with less and save more know where to cut back. Even shrinking your grocery bill by just $15 a week will save $780 a year   imagine all the other little cutbacks that are possible. So instead of making drastic lifestyle changes, build your savings muscle slowly by making small adjustments over time. After a while, you won't even notice a difference   except in your bank account balance. 3. Save the difference Are you a bargain hunter, coupon clipper or thrifty shopper? What do you do with all the money you save? If you're like most consumers, you just spend it on something else. The point of getting a discount is to save money, right? The next time you get a discount or score a sweet deal, save the difference of what you didn't spend. 4. Automate the process This is a piece of money-saving advice that is echoed by nearly every financial expert. Paying yourself first is the first step, which means setting up an automatic transfer from your checking account into a savings or investment vehicle. You can set up one large transfer to go through monthly, weekly or whenever works best for your finances   as long as it's automatic, you'll be saving without even realizing it. Some experts recommend transferring a portion of your paycheck into savings, and once you reach a certain balance, transfer any additional funds into an investment account. If you aren't sure where to start, try automatically transferring 10 percent of each paycheck and see how that feels. 5. Seek advice on your 401(k) It's official: People with 401(k)s are better savers, according to a study last year by Natixis Global Asset Management. Want to get the best returns out of your nest egg? Get professional help. The study found 74 percent of people who see a financial advisor for 401(k) advice know exactly how much they need to have saved by the time they retire. Employer matching is also basically free money, so what are you waiting for? Go out and get it! 6. Save your spare change We all have loose change filling our pockets or strewn on our bedside tables. Start banking that change, and you could put a serious dent in your savings goals. For example, putting just 50 cents a day in a jar can help you save nearly $200 over the course of a year. Some experts also recommend only using paper money for daily expenses, such as coffee and lunch, and then saving the difference. If you don't carry cash, consider using an app like Acorns , which invests your spare change for you. 7. Fill a need Many experts say the trick to making money (so you can save more of it, of course) starts with thinking about others before you think about yourself. Basically, the path to success starts by first identifying a need and then filling it. Your earnings are a byproduct of how well you serve your audience. So, focus on filling your customers' or boss' needs, or solving a problem, and you will likely make more money (whether through a raise or increased profits). This concept can also be used for people who freelance or want to start a side business   find out what people want, and give it to them; you'll be in high demand. 8. Live like a student No, you don't have to survive on a diet of ramen and frozen burritos in order to get ahead, but you can take a lesson from struggling students everywhere and learn to live with less. If you are just starting out in the workforce, try living on half your paycheck. Since you're probably already used to living off very little, half your paycheck should be enough to get by. Meanwhile, you'll pad a robust savings account with the equivalent of a full paycheck each month. For those who aren't fresh out of college and have large expenses like a mortgage or child care, try saving a penny of each dollar you make; then, step it up another penny every six months. In five years, you'll be saving 10 percent of every dollar you make; in 10 years, you'll be saving 20 percent. 9. Trick yourself Many behavioral economists say mental accounting (i.e., treating different piles of money with different intentions) helps trick your brain into better budgeting and saving. This strategy might sound a little complicated, but it's really a take on the classic envelope system, where you allocate your paycheck to a weekly or monthly budget and put the cash into different envelopes   one for each budget category. Once the envelopes are empty, your budget is maxed out. More on MSN Money: 5 Smart Credit Habits to Start in Your 20s 8 tax law changes you need to know about 5 Ways the Economy Is Undermining Marriage


Panthers cornerback Donte Jackson can make a legitimate claim to being the second-fastest player in the NFL right now. Over the weekend, he participated in the 40 Yards of Gold tournament , pitting his straight-line speed against some of the greatest athletes in the game. Jackson advanced to the final round, where he lost to 49ers wide receiver (and actual Olympian) Marquise Goodwin by just .05 seconds. Impressive stuff. Going forward, Jackson expects his Madden speed rating to be no lower than a 97. For what it's worth, last year Madden gave him a 95 speed rating , so it will be interesting to see if he gets a bump. My speed on Madden shouldn't be nothing under 97 ♂ - Donte Action Jackson (@_DJack01) June 30, 2019 Carolina of course knew Jackson was fast when they picked him in the second round of the 2018 NFL draft. Jackson also proved to have above-average ball skills for a cornerback - especially with his experience - reeling in four interceptions and posting nine passes defensed. If Jackson cuts down on the coverage errors that led to him giving up several explosive plays, he could surpass James Bradberry and become the Panthers' best corner as soon as this year. MORE: Jimmy Butler's decision to sign with the Miami Heat just got super awkward It looks like the Patriots won't be doing a Super Bowl champion visit to the White House Lakers Rumors: Kawhi Leonard Rumblings; Danny Green, Seth Curry and Andre Iguodala are all Targets Free agency begins: A recap of the new deals Ex-Giants QB Jared Lorenzen in ICU, 'fighting with everything he has'


The New England Patriots have waived offensive lineman Cole Croston with a non-football injury designation, according to ESPN's Field Yates . The Patriots then added another tackle, Martez Ivery, an undrafted free agent out of Florida, per the team. The Patriots have waived OL Cole Croston with a non-football injury designation, per source. He's been on the team's 53-man roster each of the past two seasons. - Field Yates (@FieldYates) July 30, 2019 Croston was a UDFA back in 2017 and was signed by the Patriots in early May of that year. He appeared in five games over the last two seasons. Ivey was a two-year starter for the Gators. He was named Second Team All-SEC by the league's Coaches and the Associated Press in 2016 and 2018. New England still has one open roster spot after signing Ivey. Grabbing another offensive lineman would make sense. MORE: Jayson Tatum and others defend LeBron James for celebrating at Bronny's AAU game Dee Ford, Dre Greenlaw leave 49ers practice early with injuries The Dallas Cowboys Should Trade Ezekiel Elliott and That's Okay Packers camp notes: LaFleur wants more consistency from LB Oren Burks Tom Brady disobeys Bill Belichick at practice, and suffers the consequences


CONCORD, N.C.   Martin Truex Jr. has reaped the benefits of competing under the Joe Gibbs Racing umbrella in more ways than one in his inaugural season with the team. Along with working for one of the sport's newest Hall of Fame inductees in team owner Joe Gibbs, he's also been able to work more closely with teammate and defending Coca-Cola 600 champion Kyle Busch   a relationship that's been strong both on and off the race track for a number of years. "He's just so good at driving the cars and giving the information about what he needs to go faster and just explaining things about his race car," Truex told NASCAR.com. "It's fun to just chat with him and bounce things back and forth. Hear what he's dealing with and how he deals with it. "You know, you see those things against competitors throughout the years," he added. "You see how they do things and you always wonder what they think about it. What are their thoughts? How are they actually going about doing these things? So, it's been fun kind of getting a closer glimpse of that." While Truex's synergy with all of his JGR teammates makes the organization more robust as a whole, all that flies out the window when it's time to get the job done. "All those things are positive, but on Sunday you've got to race against the guy," said Truex. "… They're great competitors, great teammates and we all respect each other a ton. Throughout the week, I think our main focus is how do we get all four cars to finish first through fourth. But when the green flag drops on Sunday, it's every man for himself and that's what makes it fun." Truex heads into Sunday night's Coca-Cola 600 (6 p.m. ET on FOX, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) still searching for his first trip to Victory Lane on a 1.5-mile circuit in 2019, but Charlotte Motor Speedway is a welcoming sight. Aiming for his fifth consecutive top-five finish in the event from the 14th starting position, the No. 19 driver hopes to keep it up at a track that didn't treat him as kindly earlier in his career. "For many years, this was probably one of my worst tracks," Truex said. "As you have a place like that, you just continue to focus on it and not give up. Try to find what it takes to get around a place. Then you just hit on it and you can carry that for a number of years." "You hope it never goes away, but you know in reality at some point things change and you're going to have to start looking for something different," he added. "We've just been kind of riding that wave of momentum and riding out how I want it to feel   I know how my car needs to feel to be good during the race." RELATED: Full Charlotte schedule | Starting lineup for Coca-Cola 600 Truex dominated the race in 2016, leading 392 of the 400 circuits, but it'll be a tall task to repeat. This time around, he anticipates that it'll be a little tougher than usual as teams adjust to a new style of racing on the 1.5-mile track   on top of all the other challenges Charlotte demands of drivers. "This place is so temperamental," Truex said. "Everybody talks about Charlotte being so temperature sensitive. It's just a big challenge and it's something over the years where we've built up a great notebook, things we can look back and lean on. Now, of course, the rules have changed so much, it's going to be a new challenge. "Trying to figure out the package we're running now here is going to be different," he added. "We got a glimpse of what it was like in the All-Star Race and now hopefully we can make the right adjustments coming into the 600. We can go out there and keep that success at Charlotte rolling." ]]>