James Comey expressed concern on Friday about the rhetoric being used against the intelligence community now that the Justice Department is investigating the counterintelligence probe conducted on President Donald Trump 's 2016 campaign. In a Friday afternoon tweet, the former FBI director said that he is not concerned about the investigation into the FBI's activities, but he wondered whether action is being taken to stop Russian's election-meddling in 2020. He's also not happy about the accusations of "spying" and "treason" that have been tossed out by the president and other in the administration Investigate whatever you wish about 2016 but don't forget the people of the FBI must investigate and stop Russian efforts in the 2020 election. What impact will loose talk about "spying" and disgraceful talk about "treason" have on FBI agents and analysts?   James Comey (@Comey) May 24, 2019 Comey's comments come a day after Trump accused him and others of "treason" for the roles they played in the probe on the Trump campaign. The Constitution defines treason as "levying War against [the United States], or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort," the penalty for which is death. Comey has been dismissive of the idea that the Bureau acted illegally by investigating the Trump campaign. Trump and Attorney General Bill Barr have sparked controversy by describing those probes as "spying," though FBI chief Chris Wray is disputing the "spying" notion   to the president's frustration.


Rome -- The tiny, 1,200-year-old Teutonic Cemetery is the only graveyard inside the walls of Vatican City. The cemetery just behind St. Peter's Basilica is the final resting place of royals, cardinals, artists -- and, just maybe, a teenage girl who disappeared 36 years ago without a trace. The Vatican will open two 19th century graves in the cemetery on Thursday morning to let forensic experts look for the remains of Emanuela Orlandi. She was the 15 year-old-daughter of a Vatican bank employee whose family lived inside Vatican City. Orlandi was last seen at a bus stop in central Rome after leaving a flute lesson on June 22, 1983. The mystery of her disappearance has gripped Italy ever since. One of the tombs to be opened, known as the "Tomb of the Angel" contains the remains of Princess Sophie von Hohenlohe, who died in 1836. The other is the resting place of Princess Carlotta Federica of Mecklenburg, who died in 1840. Members of their families, Orlandi's, and forensics scientists and Vatican police will all be present when the tombs are unsealed. Orlandi's mother still lives in Vatican City, close to the Teutonic Cemetery. After searching for Emanuela incessantly for three decades, "the family won't be happy if they find Emanuela's corpse just 200 yards from their home," Orlandi family lawyer Laura Sgro told CBS News. Giovanni Arcudi, a forensics expert and professor at Rome's Tor Vergata University, will lead the team tasked with exhuming the skeletons and then, bone by bone, examining them to assess the years of death, age, sex and stature -- all to verify who they belong to. Arcudi's team will also take samples for DNA testing, which will take place later. In a statement issued by the Vatican, Arcudi said it could take five hours to open the two tombs and remove the remains, barring unforeseen circumstances. "The state of conservation of the bones is what will determine how much time is needed," he said. "Obviously that is not predictable before the tombs are opened." But he said he'd know fairly quickly whether the tombs contained the bones of anyone other than the two German princesses. "We can distinguish whether a bone is 10 years old or if it's been there 50 years, or 150 years," he said. "After this first initial examination, we may even be able to exclude the hypothesis that the skeletal remains belong to people other than the two who were buried there." But he said the DNA tests would be carried out regardless of what the skeletal examinations revealed, in order to definitively exclude the presence of Orlandi's remains. The DNA results could take up to several months to come back. Orlandi's family has been chasing clues on her disappearance for decades, and conspiracy theories abound. Because the family lived inside the Vatican walls, many of the rumors involve the Vatican itself: that she was murdered in connection to the Vatican bank scandals of the 1980s; that she was kidnapped to barter for the freedom of a man who attempted to kill Pope John Paul II; that she was kidnapped as part of a sex slavery ring inside the Vatican. So far there has been no solid evidence in the case at all. Thursday won't be the first time a grave is opened to search for the teenager's remains. After persistent rumors that her body was concealed in the grave of a Roman mobster, police opened his tomb in 2012. They found nothing that didn't belong there. Last summer, the family received yet another anonymous tip. "I received a letter with a picture in it," Sgro, the family's attorney, told CBS News. "The letter said: 'If you want to find Emanuela, search where the angel is looking.'" The photo was of a marble statue of an angel that looks down on the German princesses' tombs in the Teutonic Cemetery. Sgro said the family went to the Teutonic Cemetery and quickly found the "Tomb of the Angel," and they noticed something that seemed to be amiss. "The tomb had obviously been recently opened, there was new cement on it, but we didn't know why or when, we were given no information," Sgro told CBS News. In February, they petitioned the Vatican Secretary of State to permit the tombs to be opened. Last week a Vatican tribunal granted the request.


Rescue crews had to use the Jaws of Life to free a North Royalton police officer who was trapped inside of a car that had been crushed by a fallen tree. It happened around 5:10 a.m. Thursday when a tree crashed down onto the officer's cruiser as he was driving down Bunker Road near Ridge. Once he was pulled from the vehicle, the officer was taken to the hospital for evaluation. His name has not been released. We will update this story when more information is available.


The season is over, the Europa League has been won and Champions League qualification has been sealed, so the attention of many at Chelsea has now turned to matters off the pitch rather than on it. Despite the fantastic season the Blues have just enjoyed, nothing is certain at Stamford Bridge going into next season. At the time of writing Chelsea will be unable to sign any new players ahead of the 2019/20 campaign due to the club being handed a two-window transfer ban handed down by FIFA for breaching regulations regarding the purchase of youth players; although they are currently weighing up an appeal for this ruling. Manager Maurizio Sarri is reportedly set to join Juventus , meaning it is not even known who will be in charge of the team next season. And it appears certain that star man Eden Hazard will be leaving to join the Zinedine Zidane revolution at Real Madrid . IT'S OURS! 🏆 2018-19 @EuropaLeague WINNERS! #UELfinal pic.twitter.com/usfo3zNtLJ   Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) May 29, 2019 All in all, despite the bringing in of new squad members being restricted, it is still set to be a period of huge upheaval in west London and the first XI come the start of next season could look a little different. Here's an idea of how the Blues could line up next year. Kepa Arrizabalaga One person whose place in the team is absolutely assured is goalkeeper, Kepa. The 24-year-old was signed for a world record fee with the future in mind and there is no way he will be out the team after just one season. Cesar Azpilicueta The Spanish defender is set to become the club's permanent skipper when Gary Cahill leaves, and his leadership and experience will be vital - particularly if there is a new manager at the helm. Antonio Rudiger The club's best centre-half will surely be the bedrock of the side once again having recently enjoyed his best campaign since arriving and the 26-year-old should improve again in the next couple of years. Kurt Zouma While David Luiz remains a cult hero at Stamford Bridge, he is still often a liability defensively. Zouma has been solid on loan at Everton this year and deserves a chance to build what could be a very strong partnership alongside Rudiger . Special mention to Danish defender Andreas Christensen who also has the ability to force his way into the team if the club is able to keep him. Jay Dasilva An excellent season with Bristol City in the Championship , coupled with the poor form and potential departure of Marcos Alonso , means Dasilva should get the opportunity to become one of the rare academy players to break through into the Chelsea first team. N'Golo Kante If Sarri departs, Jorginho may follow him out the door and, whether he does or not, it seems likely that Kante will return to his best role as a defensive midfielder next season under a new head coach. Ross Barkley His performances are getting better and better and he has worked his way into the England squad - no mean feat when you consider how Gareth Southgate's side have been playing. Has the quality, now needs the consistency. Ruben Loftus-Cheek The type of player that most managers would dream of having in their team. Big, strong, decent turn of pace but most importantly a huge amount of ability on the ball and, if he can steer clear of injuries, he should now start making himself one of the first names on the team sheet. Callum Hudson-Odoi The heir to Eden Hazard's throne at Chelsea and needs to be played regularly once he is back from his unfortunate achilles injury. His absence until January means that Pedro will be tasked with continuing to provide goals and assists from the flanks until the teenage star returns. It remains crucial that they tie the England international down to a new long-term deal. Tammy Abraham A very healthy return of 26 goals in the Championship with recently-promoted Aston Villa means academy product Abraham has earned the right to lead the line for the Blues next season. Sharing the responsibility with the perennially underrated Olivier Giroud should allow him to progress naturally without being rushed. A much better option than keeping Gonzalo Higuain on loan for another year. Willian There is a reason why Barcelona have been attempting to sign the Brazilian for the last couple of years and it is because he has the quality and pace to unlock defences. With Hazard's ingenuity likely to be gone, the 30-year-old has the ability to fill the creative void left by the Belgian. It may not be an ideal situation but the transfer ban gives Chelsea the opportunity to promote some youngsters and create a new culture at the club, perhaps with the help of a certain Frank Lampard as the new boss.


Every mom would like to consider herself the party queen, but let's be honest: Heavy is the head who wears that crown from time to time! Cori Ingrassia recently found that out the hard way. "Over the past 14 years, I've thrown and attended about 187 billion kids parties," the mom of three says. "Just a rough estimate." But all that experience suddenly meant nothing when her daughter Delaina reminded her that a squad of her best girlfriends from school were coming over for a big sleepover party   the very next day. As the reigning party queen of her household, Cori couldn't believe that she'd totally blanked on the big slumber party. It had to be the following weekend. Right? Wrong. Cori's Amazon Echo and Alexa confirmed it. In less than 24 hours, 11 little girls would be descending on her less-than-party-ready home. And she hadn't planned a thing. "It was every mom's worst nightmare," Cori says. Luckily, Alexa had her back. Between the two of them, Cori and Alexa planned a menu of snacks, games, and party music to throw the perfect sleepover. OK, OK, so it wasn't perfect. Cori forgot to clean the bathroom, she burned the dessert, and her son spilled soda all over the living room. But in the end, everyone had a blast. "The girls had a great time," Cori says. "They did! Because kids don't get hung up on the silly stuff we do." And while that bathroom still needs a good scrubbing, Cori's not worried. She'll just ask Alexa to add some extra bleach to her Amazon shopping cart. Check out this episode of Truth Bomb Moms to see how it all went down!


Yamaha MotoGP rider Valentino Rossi says he has "promised" DTM boss Gerhard Berger that he will race in the series as a guest driver at Misano in the near future. Berger had planned to pitch Andrea Dovizioso and Rossi against each other in an Audi and BMW respectively , but it's believed a late decision from Rossi meant only the Ducati rider raced at Misano last weekend. It is understood the DTM will attempt to get Rossi into a guest driver as early as next season, and the series will review its Misano experiment - the impact of Dovizioso and a switch away from a night race - this week. Rossi was speaking to German TV network Sat.1 on Sunday from his ranch in Italy. When asked if he had been following the DTM at Misano, Rossi said: "Yeah for sure, I didn't see the race but I know the result and I followed Dovi. "It's a great pleasure because Gerhard invited me for Misano. Unfortunately, this time I did not come. But I promised that one time, not so far [in the future], that I will come." Rossi recently announced he would take part in this year's Gulf 12 Hours , instead of his usual Monza Rally appearance. Dovizioso finished 12th and 15th driving Pietro Fittipaldi's WRT-prepared Audi RS5 DTM and progressively improved through the weekend. Asked if he would return to the DTM for races against Rossi, Dovizioso said: "Why not? It can be really nice. More realistic, [it would be] to battle with these drivers [already in the DTM]." Andrea Dovizioso, Audi Sport Team WRT, Audi RS 5 DTM Photo by: Alexander Trienitz Asked by Motorsport.com if he was aware that Rossi was following his progress at Misano, Dovizioso said: "I'm not surprised because he has a big passion for the sport, like me. "He wanted to understand and analyse what riders can do in that championship, so it was nice." Misano and Brands Hatch are the two circuits on the calendar that have struggled to attract a fan base in their first year. Asked by Motorsport.com if Dovizioso had made an impact, Berger said: "Too early to tell. "It's important to show that if someone comes to us as a professional, we give him the best possibilities - the tools, the test. "It's always difficult to be competitive, but then it's even more difficult when you go from the back to the front, but he did a great job." Dovizioso did not technically fulfil the guest driver criteria as he replaced Fittipaldi, instead of appearing in an extra car. It is understood the guest driver rule for manufacturers has been relaxed from one use to two this season. BMW has yet to finalise its guest driver plan and the R-Motorsport Aston Martin squad is "open-minded" to running guest drivers. Audi motorsport boss Dieter Gass confirmed Audi could potentially bring another star name during the 2019 season. Andrea Dovizioso, Audi Sport Team WRT Photo by: Alexander Trienitz


Oakland Oakland will experience warm temperatures through Tuesday, according to the seven-day forecast from drone-powered weather service Saildrone . Temperatures will reach 70 degrees today and Saturday. The immediate forecast also has mostly cloudy skies in store for today. Skies will partially clear on Saturday, remaining partly cloudy through Monday. Winds will stay light over the course of the week, with the highest speeds on Wednesday at only 11 mph. This story was created automatically using Saildrone's local weather forecast data, then reviewed by an editor. We also incorporate historic weather data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Rams running back Todd Gurley was among four players not in attendance for the start of the team's organized team activities. Cornerbacks Aqib Talib and Marcus Peters and edge rusher Dante Fowler also didn't work with the Rams on Monday, Ryan Kartje of the Orange County Register reports. Coach Sean McVay said the Rams sat down with Gurley to work out a plan for the offseason, which included training on his own some. Aaron Donald worked out with his personal trainer during the voluntary portion of the offseason program the past two years. "As long as we're on the same page , we feel good about that," McVay said, "and most importantly, Todd feels good. He's got a lot of experience. He's staying up to date with everything that's going on. But that's where we're at with him right now." The Rams, though, would rather Gurley be with them than them be without him. "It's nice having him around this time of year," McVay said. "I didn't realize how much I enjoyed him." Gurley's absent won't quiet the questions about his knee. Gurley missed the final two regular-season games with "inflammation" before gaining 118 yards from scrimmage against the Cowboys in the divisional round. He then played a complementary role the rest of the way, including 35 yards on 10 carries in the Super Bowl loss to the Patriots. The Rams have talked about managing Gurley's workload, while keeping him the focal point of the offense. They matched the Lions' offer to Malcolm Brown this offseason and then used a third-round pick on Memphis running back Darrell Henderson . Gurley said on April 15 his left knee felt "pretty good" but didn't allow much more than that.


After hearing public testimony Tuesday night, the Board of Boulder County Commissioners reaffirmed a decision to enact a temporary moratorium on the acceptance and processing of new oil and gas development applications and seismic testing. It will remain in effect until March 28, 2020, according to the county. The 9-month moratorium will allow staff time to research and draft changes and to conduct the public process to make amendments to Article 12 of the Land Use Code, Special Review for Oil and Gas Operations in light of the local government authority clarified and expanded by oil and gas overhaul signed into law earlier this year. RELATED: Colorado lawmakers OK'd new oil and gas regulations. What's next? Late last month, the commissioners voted unanimously in favor of the moratorium on without taking public comment. At that time, they scheduled a meeting for July 16 to hear testimony and to decide whether to keep the moratorium. "Based on public input, it's clear that Boulder County residents continue to be very concerned about the public health and environmental impacts of oil and gas development, said Elise Jones, chair of the Board of County Commissioners. "The overwhelming majority of our constituents support us taking the time we need to put into place the strongest possible protections allowed under law   and we have acted accordingly." RELATED: Boulder County clamps moratorium on new oil, gas drilling At Tuesday's hearing, staff outlined a work plan for amending Article 12 that includes research, drafting, stakeholder discussions, public processes, Boulder County Planning Commission hearings. SUGGESTED VIDEOS | Next with Kyle Clark


The first part of organized team activities is a great opportunity for the Seattle Seahawks to take a look at their new players in a variety of different roles to see if they can uncover a hidden or unique skill set. This includes giving most of the rookies a chance to try their hand returning punts. Receivers DK Metcalf and John Ursua, along with versatile defensive back Ugo Amadi, were all seen catching punts from Michael Dickson at OTAs on Tuesday. Coach Pete Carroll provided quick thoughts on the rookies, including a very candid take on Metcalf. "I don't know that that's going to be his strength," Carroll laughed. "It's too early to call." He was much more positive regarding Amadi, saying he looks comfortable catching the ball and that he's well-equipped to be a returner. Of course, anyone who wants to return kicks for the Seahawks will have to compete with Tyler Lockett, who was an All-Pro kick returner back in 2015. Carroll admitted he'd like to transition Lockett out of the return game, but also admits its hard because of how good he is at it. "We are always thinking that way," Carroll responded when asked about moving Lockett away from returns. "We've been thinking that way for a few years now and we look for the opportunities to see if we can maximize his play or however we do that. He's such a great catcher and a great return guy that it's hard to put someone else in his spot. But we continue to always lean that way. We'd rather have him pick and choose when he can do it, particularly on the kickoffs, but he's just such a good punt returner it's hard to take him out of there. "But, we do have some guys now, some guys that are working hard at it." Running backs J.D. McKissic and Rashaad Penny both returned kicks last year, although Penny will likely focus more on the offense than on the special teams going forward. Returning kickoffs is a great way for McKissic to earn his way onto the roster, and would certainly allow Lockett to focus solely on his duties as a receiver and as a punt returner. If McKissic can't cut it, Seattle could look toward some of the younger guys to shoulder the load on the returns. Just don't expect to see Metcalf back there anytime soon. MORE: Two members of the Sharks almost fought during their morning skate before Game 6 Lions OTA notebook: First impressions from the first open day Ranking the 5 best wide receivers in the AFC West Aaron Rodgers excited about new Packers RG Billy Turner VIDEO: Louisiana coach goes viral with 'Daddy Ball' speech on toughness


Rumours. Gossip. Transfers. We've got to have something to talk about this summer, and down at West Ham you can expect to see plenty of changes. Manuel Pellegrini wants players in, and he definitely wants some players out. But who are the names doing the rounds at the moment? Only one way for you to find out... Zabaleta Hails First Season Under Pellegrini A top-ten finish is the least that Hammers fans expected this season, given the significant financial outlay on new recruits last summer. They achieved that goal on the final day of the season, and defender Pablo Zabaleta reckons that was a cracking achievement for Chilean boss Pellegrini. The veteran defender was effusive in his praise for the boss, telling beIN SPORTS (via West Ham's official website ) that the former Real Madrid manager can take the club to a whole new level - having signed a number of high calibre players. "The Club really backed him with £80 million last summer and we need to give credit to the owners that they really gave him a chance to bring quality players into the team with the likes of Andriy Yarmolenko, Felipe Anderson and Issa Diop, so they made some great signings. "With his experience, always working at top clubs, he is trying to take West Ham to another level." Caballero Eyed as Adrian Replacement First up on our transfer rumours sweep is West Ham's interest in signing a new goalkeeper, and specifically Chelsea's Willy Caballero. The Hammers are looking for an experienced back-up stopper to support Lukasz Fabianski, who is firmly established as the club's number one. Current understudy Adrian is likely to leave this summer in search of first-team action, and the Evening Standard report that Pellegrini wants to reunite with a player he managed at both Malaga and Manchester City. Not a bad shout considering he's out of contract next month. Otamendi Deal Difficult Following Kompany Departure The recruitment drive doesn't stop between the sticks, with Pellegrini reportedly keen to snap up a brand spanking new centre-back. One player who has been mentioned in dispatches recently is Manchester City's Nicolas Otamendi, after a season of discontent at the Etihad Stadium (yep, discontent after watching the treble be won from the substitutes bench). But that move could now be blunted by the departure of Vincent Kompany. The Belgian has departed for pastures new, taking on the player/manager role at Anderlecht - and the Daily Mail suggest that Otamendi may need to stick around, irrespective of whether City sign a new central defender. M'Vila Rumours Rumble on...and on...and on If you've been following transfer gossip for the past year or so, you'll know that Yann M'Vila has been linked with a move to West Ham. Funny thing is, absolutely none of it has proven to be true. And I dare say that L'Equipe's (via Sport Witness) latest line that the Hammers are 'courting' him is absolute nonsense as well. For the record, he's at Saint-Etienne right now and has been close to leaving for as long as I can remember. Let's see, shall we? Cresswell and Masuaku Staying Put From incomings to outgoings, and Pellegrini's desire to replace his left-backs. Well, turns out he might not be looking to replace them after all- with football.london claiming that the Chilean will now keep faith with current incumbents Aaron Cresswell and Arthur Masuaku. The pair were constantly rotated last season, with neither player putting forward a serious claim to be undisputed starter. Pellegrini reportedly has other priorities, though, meaning they will get another crack of the whip next season.


Curious just how far your dollar goes in Aurora? We've rounded up the latest rental listings via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to locating housing in Aurora with a budget of $1,600/month. Take a peek at what rentals the city has to offer, below. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.) Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Links included in this article may earn Hoodline a commission on clicks and transactions. 14304 E. Tennessee Ave. (City Center) First, check out this 924-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment that's located at 14304 E. Tennessee Ave. It's listed for $1,523/month. The unit has a dishwasher, hardwood flooring and in-unit laundry. The building has a fitness center. Both cats and dogs are welcome. Look out for a $250 pet fee. According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is moderately walkable, is relatively bikeable and has good transit options. (See the complete listing here .) 17036 E. Ohio Drive (Tollgate Overlook) Located at 17036 E. Ohio Drive, here's an 825-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's listed for $1,528/month. The apartment has a dishwasher, a balcony, a walk-in closet and in-unit laundry. Pets are welcome. Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area is somewhat walkable, is somewhat bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options. (Take a gander at the complete listing here .) 2602 S. Anaheim St. (Heather Gardens) Next, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit located at 2602 S. Anaheim St. It's listed for $1,530/month for its 858 square feet. The unit offers a balcony, in-unit laundry and a walk-in closet. A swimming pool is listed as a building amenity. Pet lovers are in luck: Cats and dogs are welcome. According to Walk Score's assessment, this location requires a car for most errands, has minimal bike infrastructure and has good transit options. (Check out the complete listing here .) 445 N. Helena Court (Centretech) Here's an 857-square-foot two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 445 N. Helena Court that's going for $1,510/month. When it comes to building amenities, anticipate a fitness center. In the apartment, you'll find in-unit laundry and a balcony. Good news for animal lovers: Both dogs and cats are welcome here. According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is somewhat walkable, is very bikeable and has some transit options. (See the full listing here .) Working with a tight budget? Here are the cheapest rentals recently listed in Aurora . This story was created automatically using local real estate data from Zumper and Apartment Guide , then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


The Baltimore Ravens have wrapped up their very first preseason game of the 2019 season, beating the Jacksonville Jaguars 29-0. While preseason wins don't account for very much, Baltimore learned quite a lot about their team in the lopsided victory. They got valuable film not only of their own players but, after holding joint practices with Jacksonville during the week, plenty of film on some Jaguars they could be interested in. They got settled down, knocked off some rust and put in a solid performance all around. But there were three major things we can take away from Baltimore's preseason win over Jacksonville. Lamar Jackson finding his groove Jackson wasn't perfect on the night by any means but for it being the first preseason game, he did what he needed to. Jackson didn't run with the football, kept it from the defense and threw a touchdown pass. His 66.7% completion rate was also impressive, even if it was just against Jacksonville's backup defense. Jackson didn't need to sling three touchdowns, stiff arm a player and making some diving leap into the end zone. The Ravens really just needed him to get into a rhythm, be reminded of the speed of the game and keep his wits about him, and Jackson did all of those things on Thursday night. We'll undoubtedly see more of the starter in the next two preseason games as Baltimore works on installing more of the offense and asking more of Jackson. But for now, it was a solid continuation of the high praise he's gotten from training camp practices. Don Martindale is blitz happy It's the preseason and teams tend to keep it as vanilla as it gets. Part of that is because coordinators don't want to give away any hints at what they'll do when the games really count. Another big part is because the scheme is less important than players winning their individual matchups and getting used to the feel of the game again. But don't tell Martindale that. Baltimore's defensive coordinator wasn't afraid to dial up pressure on Jacksonville's backups early and often. It created a lot of highlights, including linebacker Kenny Young absolutely leveling a Jaguars quarterback in the process. But it showed just how effective the Ravens can be at manufacturing pressure in the face of questions surrounding their pass rush. With two of Baltimore's most productive pass rushers having left in free agency this offseason, it became a weak point on an otherwise outstanding-looking defense . But some reservations were quelled as the Ravens notched four sacks and found themselves in the backfield all night long. We'll see if that can continue and, more importantly, if the pass rush can be more consistent than last year . But for now, that's a huge sigh of relief. Ravens are stacked Preseason wins and losses don't really tell the story many believe they do. While it's easy to look at the final box score and extrapolate that to the regular season, the preseason is more about which team has the most depth. In Week 1 against the Jaguars, the Ravens clearly were the best team from top to bottom. But what we really saw was that Baltimore might be one of the most stacked teams in this league. They have great depth at a number of key spots, including their secondary, the defensive line and running back. No matter when you tuned in to the game Thursday night, you saw players making big plays continuously. This has been the case for the Ravens for a few years and a big part of the reason they've now 14-0 in the preseason dating back to 2016. But it's especially exciting when you consider all the young depth they have on offense now. Typically Baltimore has invested heavily in the NFL draft on defense and they've found the most success there. But the last two drafts have seen the Ravens spread their picks around both sides of the ball a little more evenly and the end results are promising. Guys like running back Justice Hill might not be a starter right this minute but he showed the potential to be an immediate impact and a guy who could take the reins in a few years. Wide receiver Miles Boykin was consistently getting open throughout the night, using his big frame to block defenders from making plays on the ball and getting behind cornerbacks for big completions. All that depth will pay dividends as early as this season but it's promising for the future when you consider Baltimore is playing the long game by retooling their roster now. It's impossible to predict where players will be at in a year or two, but the Ravens have some serious talent all the way down their depth chart. 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 Cardinals whose stock went up in preseason opener


Toronto Maple Leafs fans may be nervous about the prospect of a Mitch Marner offer sheet, especially after some recent comments , but Leafs GM Kyle Dubas isn't. Dubas tells NHL.com's Mike Zeisberger that he has used the ongoing NHL Scouting Combine as an opportunity to meet with Marner's agent, Darren Ferris, in hopes of getting a new deal done with their star forward as soon as possible: "We're not letting any time slip away. Any chance we've had to have time with Darren, we're taking it," said Dubas. "We're trying to move it along. That's really the key. I don't see any need to delay it. We would like to come to agreements the very first minute we can. Unfortunately, with the way things are, it's not overly realistic to think we can do that. Just keep working. I think I said before   we have to go back to check the tape   everyone knows how we feel about Mitch. I'm not afraid to say that Mitch holds a special place in the cosmos of our group. "The reality is, Mitch is a great player. We've been very clear how we feel about him as a player and a person. He's been a great Maple Leaf. He should be a Maple Leaf his whole career. I think Mitch and Darren have both stated that at times. We're going to keep working with Darren to move this along and progress it ahead and come to an agreement which will make Mitch feel like he's compensated at the level he's deserved and us with a way to navigate our way ahead. I think if we're all willing to work towards it we'll get there. That's what we have the time for here." Dubas says he would be surprised if Marner, 22, were to entertain the idea of an offer sheet and has never been led to believe that it has been discussed as an option by Marner's camp. Dubas knows Marner, as well as Kasperi Kapanen and Andreas Johnsson , could be popular targets for the elusive offer sheet, but is prepared to deal with that scenario if it arises: "I think you have to study what the probability may be," Dubas said. "You can't ignore it. You can't just say that because something hasn't happened, it won't happen. You have to be realistic. You have to look around and identify which teams have the capital, which teams have the cap space, and which teams have the combination of both. … That's the way we've gone about it. As a management group, our focus has been on finding contract resolutions with Mitch and Johnsson and Kapanen." By all accounts, Dubas is farther along in talks with Marner, Johnsson, and Kapanen than he was with William Nylander at this time last year. Nylander, of course, held out well into the start of this season, but that doesn't appear to be the likely outcome for any Toronto RFA's this year. And while the threat of offer sheets exist, that too doesn't seem to be a probable ending. The question becomes, if new contracts can be signed with Marner, Johnsson and Kapanen, where does it leave the Maple Leafs in salary cap terms and who will have to move this summer to make the team cap compliant? There's is more from the Scouting Combine: While NHL executives and agents use the NHL Scouting Combine as an opportunity to talk to one another, the focus is on the draft class. One prospect in particular has been busier than most. NBC Sports Chicago's Slavko Bekovic reports that American defenseman Ryan Johnson is the only player in attendance thought to have met with all 31 NHL teams. Johnson is not your typical top-of-the-first prospect. Instead, he has been ranked as high as No. 18 and as low as No. 55 by reputable scouting sources and many teams are likely still trying to gauge whether or not he is a first-round caliber player. To his credit, Johnson will likely go ahead of many highly regarded U.S. National Team Development Program defenders after he did not make the team. The stalwart the USHL's Sioux Falls Stampede is a solid, mobile defenseman and a strong locker room presence, but the question is whether he is a top-31 player in this draft? Every team in the league will apparently get the chance to answer that question. Bekovic also reports that Illinois native Alex Turcotte , a top-10 prospect, has met with his hometown Blackhawks this week. While the Blackhawks have met with several other intriguing prospects who they could select at No. 3, including Bowen Byram , Dylan Cozens , Kirby Dach and Peyton Krebs , it's hard to ignore the fit that Turcotte would have with the organization. The USNTDP standout told Bekovic that he grew up a big Blackhawks fan and has always dreamed of playing for the team. He also models his game after Jonathan Toews and relishes in the frequent comparisons between the two. GM Stan Bowman is not going to let sentiment dictate a crucial pick for his franchise, but Turcotte's talent alone may make him the third-best player in this class, with the local ties an added bonus.


Auto industry types theorized several months back that zero percent financing was going to go by the wayside , thanks to rising interest rates and because it's just more expensive to offer it nowadays. That'll change for the holiday season, reports Bloomberg , at least temporarily. Say Farewell To Zero Percent Auto Loans Because They're Disappearing Fast General Motors, Ford and Nissan are all offering no-interest loans this month for up to 72 months  a very long time, to be sure, but altogether the norm these days  on several vehicles, including the Chevrolet Silverado, the Ford F-150, and the Nissan Rogue, according to Bloomberg. It's likely an attempt to keep sales from dipping before 2018 closes out, the news outlet says, but the wave of deals wasn't exactly expected: The zero-percent deals are surprising since it's become more expensive to offer cut-rating financing as the Federal Reserve has raised interest rates. The share of U.S. vehicle sales financed with zero-percent loans shrank to just 3.8 percent in October, the lowest in more than 11 years, according to market researcher Edmunds. "It's getting too costly for the automakers, and it just pushes the cost onto the consumer," said Ivan Drury, a senior analyst at Edmunds. "Zero percent is exiting the market." GM, for one thing, seems fairly stoked about it. Besides the Silverado, it's also offering zero percent for 72 months on the Equinox and Tahoe SUVs, Bloomberg Reports, with other Chevy models being offered for zero percent for 36 months. As I've labored to underscore in the past , the longer the auto loan terms, the likelier the chances increase for a buyer to default. Jim Cain, a GM spokesperson, didn't apparently take that into consideration, when he told Bloomberg about the automaker's deals that: "The reports of the death of zero percent were exaggerated," Jim Cain, a GM spokesman, said by phone. "We said all along it was an important part of our tool kit. Zero percent has proven to be a good motivator." Yeah, baby, gotta motivate those buyers to take on a six-year auto loan for a product that rapidly depreciates from the moment it leaves the car lot. Anyway, Ford has a similar 72 month deal for a F-150, and Nissan's offering the slightly more reasonable terms of 60 months at zero percent for the Altima, Maxima, Rogue, Murano and the Titan pickup. What'll likely happen is that deals like this stop at the end of the year, so if you're itching to get a no-interest loan, now's your chance. But, please, please , don't take on too much car just because it's the holidays .


The saga continues as the Houston Texans and edge defender Jadeveon Clowney fail to reach an agreement on a contract extension. According to a report from ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Pro Bowler will not report for the club's veteran minicamp starting Tuesday. Texans mandatory minicamp starts Tuesday, but as their unsigned franchise player, Jadeveon Clowney is not expected to attend. - Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 10, 2019 Isn't Clowney crazy? Won't he get fined? After all, even Darren Hambrick can tell you , veteran minicamp is not voluntary. Technically, Clowney is still a free agent of sorts; he is a player without a contract. By the Texans designating him as a player who will be tagged, the Texans basically have his negotiating rights. The tag won't go into full effect until July 15 at 3 p.m. Central Time. Until then, Clowney is an unsigned player, and he cannot be fined for missing mandatory veteran minicamp. Like during the three weeks of organized team activities, expect Bill O'Brien to coach the players who are present . MORE: Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse gets crushed for calling costly time out late in Game 5 Watch as jury convicts former NFL player Kellen Winslow Jr. of raping homeless woman News: Do Cowboys have best group of QBs across the entire league? How Kevin Durant's Achilles injury alters Kyrie Irving's free agency Roundup: New York City Helicopter Crash; Kylie Jenner's Birthday Party; Gulf of Mexico 'Dead Zone' Related slideshow: What 2019 looks like for each team (Provided by USA Today Sports)


MILWAUKEE   When JaQuawn Seals was 16 years old, his life was following a trajectory that would probably have resulted in jail time or his death. As a gang member, Seals wasn't making good decisions, but he eventually made a choice that changed everything. Through Employ Milwaukee, Seals learned about Neu-Life, an organization that aims to "empower children and youth with skills and strategies to make better life choices." He applied and began working at Neu-Life as a teen leader, where one of his first projects was Beasty Barrels, a small business that custom-painted rain barrels. Nine years later, Seals continues to work at Neu-Life as a site coordinator. "Coming to Neu-Life saved my life," he said. "It made me feel that I could come here and make better choices." ___ The nonprofit news outlet Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service provided this article to The Associated Press through a collaboration with Institute for Nonprofit News. ___ In April, Neu-Life officially launched its Youth Workforce Innovation Center. The space, which doubles as the organization's headquarters, was recently renovated and includes classrooms, offices and storage rooms. Maya Randolph, 18, attends Messmer High School and for the past three years she's been coming to Neu-Life. She is a part of the Farmfork team and a teen leader for the middle school participants. As part of her job, she leads the middle schoolers through various activities such as art. When she first came to Neu-Life, Randolph felt nervous. On her first day, she arrived before anyone else. When she met the rest of the teens, Randolph recalled how excited and friendly everyone was. "It made me more of an extrovert," Randolph said. "I used to be a very shy person and I wasn't comfortable talking to other people." Neu-Life pays its teen employees $8 an hour and during a typical week, they work 10 to 15 hours. Its middle schoolers receive a monthly stipend. The work experience helps the students develop life skills and pursue different interests. Jody Rhodes, the executive director, said the students are given choices on the projects they can work on. The youths rank their choices based on their interests. "Their voice is important," said Rhodes. "We want them to choose something of interest that keeps them engaged." Ceejay Johnson, 18, a Hamilton High School senior, began coming to Neu-Life shortly before her freshman year. During that first year a lot of the activities focused on the garden, she said, but since then, her focus has shifted more to art. As an amateur photographer, Johnson has become the Neu-Life documentarian. After she graduates, she plans to lead a photography class for middle schoolers. As part of her job before she becomes a main staffer, Johnson works as a teen leader for the middle schoolers. She's taken the skills she's acquired through Neu-Life and passed them on. As a leader, she's helped the middle schoolers learn how to communicate. Initially, they didn't want to speak to each other, she said. "My voice got power," she said. "I used to think I didn't want to do this stuff, but I like being a positive role model for the little kids." Rhodes said Neu-Life stresses "soft skills" such as communication and public speaking. Rhodes said 55% of the staff is made up of former youths who went through the program. "We set them up for success," she said, adding that Neu-Life helps youths navigate through life even after they leave.


LAS VEGAS   Senator Harry Reid, the Senate Democratic leader who announced his retirement last week, settled into a corner booth at the Triple George Grill here, his faced masked by dark sunglasses, evidence of lingering injuries from a workout accident that left him blind in one eye. For the next hour, in a conversation that veered from Washington to Nevada and back again, Mr. Reid made clear that he would deploy all of his resources to make sure Democrats hold on to his seat   critical to any hopes his party has of winning back the Senate in 2016. "We are going to do everything we can," said Mr. Reid, 75, as he slowly ate a bowl of chicken soup in this downtown restaurant. "I have to make sure I take care of the person running for Senate in Nevada." The comments came from a historically proud and partisan Democrat who has been Nevada's senator since 1987 and who has repeatedly displayed his command of the politics of this quickly changing battleground state. Over the past 28 years, he has put nearly as much effort into the Democratic politics of Nevada as he did in Washington. In a race that has personal resonance for him, Mr. Reid has anointed a candidate, Catherine Cortez Masto , a former state attorney general who is now executive vice chancellor of the Nevada System of Higher Education, as his successor, and said he would put his organizational and fund-raising machine behind her. That is the same apparatus that helped Mr. Reid win re-election in 2010 despite an enormous effort by national Republicans to defeat him. Appearing relaxed, if still somewhat unsteady on his feet after his accident in January , Mr. Reid spoke at what was a leisurely   at least for him   lunch. It was his first trip to Nevada since he announced he would retire at the end of his term. He arrived in a two-van security motorcade, the trappings of a job that will fade at the end of next year, to a reminder that he was no longer in Washington: A waiter greeted him as "Harry" as he slid him his bowl of soup. Throughout the lunch, Mr. Reid fired off the kind of observations that have, for better and worse, marked his soon-to-end career in Washington. Jeb Bush, the Florida Republican expected to run for president, would be the "easiest opponent" for Hillary Rodham Clinton to beat in 2016, Mr. Reid said. "He'd have to wake up every morning and find out what he's for," Mr. Reid said. Not to mention the record of President George W. Bush. "How can his brother Jeb get away from that?" Mr. Reid said. "I'll take Clinton baggage over that any day." He said President Obama wasted 18 months in his first term trying to accommodate political intransigence from Republicans, but suggested the president would nevertheless be remembered as the best chief executive in at least 50 years, presumably including Bill Clinton, the husband of the woman likely to be the 2016 Democratic presidential nominee. "He has a legacy that they'll have to write about, more so than any modern-day president," Mr. Reid said of Mr. Obama. "More so than Ronald Reagan." He called Mrs. Clinton, the secretary of state under Mr. Obama, the obvious favorite to win the presidency, for one overwhelming reason: "This is the time for a woman to run." "Women and some men, like me, if they are anything like me," he said, "they have come to the realization that women have qualities that we've been lacking in America for a long time, to be the leader of the country." "Women are much more patient," Mr. Reid said. "They can be, if they are pushed the wrong way, combative, but they are not combative. A lot of we men are combative just by nature." But more than anything, Mr. Reid said, he would spend much of his remaining time in public life working to ensure the installation of his anointed successors. He said Senator Charles E. Schumer of New York was certain to succeed him as Senate minority leader. "He can't lose," Mr. Reid said. He said he was confident about a Democratic victory in Nevada, as well   but less so, particularly if Brian E. Sandoval, the popular Republican governor, changes his mind and bows to pressure from national Republicans to enter the race. Republicans here say that seems unlikely at the moment. "He beat my son, and I understand that," Mr. Reid said, referring to Mr. Sandoval's victory over Rory Reid in the 2010 race for governor. "But he has done some courageous things. He has done a good job as governor." Over the years, Mr. Reid has proved himself to be a partisan scrapper with a deep understanding of Nevada politics, particularly when it comes to get-out-the-vote efforts, organizing and fund-raising. Mr. Reid oversaw the turnaround in the Democratic Party here by championing the presidential caucus system in 2008, which resulted in a sharp increase in registered Democrats. That was as good for the party as it was for Mr. Reid, who inevitably had to claw his way to re-election, and presumably it would be good for Ms. Cortez Masto, as well. If the prospect of a Sandoval candidacy gives Republicans some hope, the fact that Mr. Reid has stepped aside, some party members have said, is a disappointment, depriving them of an opponent who has proved to be a polarizing motivator for Republican voters. Mr. Reid has never displayed any reluctance with trying to meddle in the machinations of the opposition. As such, his suggestion that Mr. Bush might be the weakest candidate should be taken advisedly: It is quite possibly, several analysts have said, an attempt to nudge Republican voters against a candidate Mr. Reid thinks is, in fact, formidable. "I would not want to get in front of a chess board with him," said Michael Green, a professor of history at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. "I have the feeling my king would have several amputations before I made a move." A spokesman for Jeb Bush declined to comment. Mr. Reid seemed neither nostalgic nor regretful as he parried questions about politics and what many of his friends see as the improbability of Harry Reid, a man who sometimes seems to be in perpetual motion, in retirement. He said he did not know what he wanted to do next. "I've had calls from lots of people," Mr. Reid said. "For example, Al Gore called me. Maybe I want to do something with Al Gore? I have no idea." But on one matter he was clear: He said he would not be a lobbyist. "I'd rather go to Singapore and have them beat me with whips," he said. Mr. Reid has long identified himself with Nevada, even as he kept homes here and in Washington, and said in retirement, he would not leave the state where he grew up. Which is not to say Mr. Reid is about to leave his Washington life. "There's good health care there," he said. "And I made a lot of friends there."


For the second time this week , Illinois is on the receiving end of a Power Five transfer. Late last month, it was reported that Brandon Peters was set to visit Illinois as well take trips to a pair of MAC schools in Bowling Green and Miami of Ohio. On Instagram Tuesday evening, the quarterback confirmed that he will be continuing his collegiate career with the Fighting Illini. View this post on Instagram I want to thank the University of Michigan for the opportunity to represent the winged helmet. The memories and friendships that I made along this journey will last a lifetime. I am excited to announce that I will be going to grad school and playing my last 2 years at the University of Illinois. A post shared by Brandon Peters (@brandonpeters.18) on Jun 18, 2019 at 5:08pm PDT In early May, it was confirmed that Peters had signaled his intent to leave Michigan by entering his name into the NCAA transfer database. Peters will graduate from U-M later next month, which allows for immediate eligibility for the Indiana native. He would also have another season of eligibility he can use the following year. A four-star member of the Wolverines' 2016 recruiting class, Peters was rated as the No. 6 pro-style quarterback in the country; the No. 1 player at any position in the state of Indiana; and the No. 61 player overall on 247Sports.com 's composite board. Only two signees in Jim Harbaugh 's first full class in Ann Arbor were rated higher than Peters. After redshirting as a true freshman, Peters started four of the six games in which he played in 2017 and appeared to be the Wolverines' quarterback of the future before Shea Patterson transferred into the program from Ole Miss . With Patterson starting all of last year, Peters attempted just one pass in five appearances this past season. Peters' decision to transfer from the Wolverines came a few of months after Patterson opted to return to U-M for another season instead of leaping early in the 2019 NFL Draft.


A photo of Silicon Valley tech executives is taking heat after two women were photoshopped to be added to the group, BuzzFeed News reported Wednesday. The photo of the "tech titans," was published by GQ last week and featured LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman and Dropbox CEO Drew Houston at a gathering in a small Italian village. The group was reportedly visiting luxury designer Brunello Cucinelli, BuzzFeed reported. SunRun CEO Lynn Jurich and Peek.com CEO Ruzwana Bashir were doctored into the photo, according to BuzzFeed, which was posted to Cucinelli's Instagram on May 30. GQ then used the photo as its main image for its June 4 story about the so-called "Solomeo Summit." BuzzFeed News reporter Ryan Mac, who reported the photo edit, noted that Jurich had "weird stuff" going on "with her leg, which isn't aligned with the rest of her body." A Twitter user's analysis of the photo later confirmed that the photo had been altered in Adobe Photoshop, BuzzFeed reported. Someone smarter than me ( @z3dster ) ran the original photo from Cucinelli's website through an exif analysis. This isn't definitive, but the metadata shows the photo was run through Photoshop before being posted. Let's gooooooo. pic.twitter.com/x1Q2Kw9tRS - Ryan Mac (@RMac18) June 11, 2019 LMAO THEY PHOTOSHOPPED THE WOMEN IN. (credit to @benjymous for the incredible find via reverse image search and LinkedIn) pic.twitter.com/NzSHT5jO6S - Ryan Mac (@RMac18) June 12, 2019 Both of the women CEOs were reportedly at the event, their respective press teams told Newsweek. "Ms. Jurich was delighted to participate in Mr. Cucinelli's symposium on the soul and economy," SunRun said in a statement to Newsweek . "As a leading energy sector, Ms. Jurich discussed the urgent need to decarbonize and the role of technology to accelerate decarbonization." Hours after the doctoring was discovered on Twitter, a spokesperson on Cucinelli's team later sought to explain the incident to BuzzFeed, stating that "when we realized we didn't have a shot where all attendees were represented, we added in photos of two female CEOs taken during the weekend." "The photos were shared and approved with all the participants including the two women, Lynn Jurich and Ruzwana Bashir, before posting them on Instagram and they also shared the group photo on their own Instagram handles," the spokesperson said. "We meant no harm or had any malicious intent in doing this and we are sorry," the spokesperson added. Many Twitter users joked about the doctoring, while others expressed their disappointment. One user labeled it "an incredible wtf moment." This is an incredible wtf moment. - Stephen Davis (@SteveyD) June 12, 2019 GQ later removed the doctored image from its story , saying that it "did not meet GQ's editorial standards."


Summer is just a few days away . That means trips to the lake, family vacations and some good old fashioned road trips. But with 50 states to cruise through, which ones are worth your time? According to a ranking from WalletHub , Washington may be one of those. The Evergreen State ranked 11th on their list of best states to road trip through. RELATED: Where to plan your next getaway: Exploring the Methow Valley The ranking was a calculation of the states based on three sub-rankings including cost, safety and activities, which had various categories within them. Don't worry, Washington didn't miss out on the top 10 because there are 10 more states with better attractions. In fact, its activities ranking slotted it at no. 4. But the cost of Washington hurt it. And is it much of a surprise? With a nagging sales tax following your every purchase, it can add a bit more expense to your road trip than in other states. Oh, and things can just get a little expensive in general here, especially in Seattle . UNIQUE WASHINGTON GETAWAYS: Things aren't always expensive in Washington, the ranking named Washington as the fourth cheapest place to camp. Our endless state parks help with that. Need a few ideas? We've got a gallery above of unique getaways that don't have to break the bank. To gather its rankings, WalletHub gave different weighted points to categories like average gas prices, toll costs, lodging costs to calculate costs. For safety it weighted categories like population density, driving laws and quality of roads. For activities, national parks were included as well as zoos, amusement parks and scenic byways. So if you planned a road trip this summer to Zion National Park or the Grand Canyon, peruse the gallery at the top of the page to see if the state you'll be driving through made the top 15.


Looking to uncover all that East Mesa has to offer? Get to know this section of the city by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a gelato spot to an Italian eatery. Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in East Mesa, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results. 1. Gelato Dolce Vita Topping the list is Gelato Dolce Vita , a spot to score gelato, desserts and deli fare. Located at 5251 E. Brown Road, Suite #104, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting five stars out of 259 reviews on Yelp. In addition to gelato, this spot serves up an array of Italian salads, paninis, antipasto dishes and more. Try the tagliere, a small plate featuring meats, cheeses and olives. End your meal with creme brulee gelato. Take a gander at all of the gelato flavors here . Yelper Elyse F. wrote , "Simply delicious! Gelato Dolce Vita puts any other gelato I have tried to shame. While there, I tried several of the offerings. The South African chocolate and mint chocolate chip were by far my favorites." 2. Cozy Corner Cafe Next up is cafe, diner and breakfast and brunch spot Cozy Corner Cafe , situated at 5901 E. McKellips Road, Suite #102. With 4.5 stars out of 239 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. This spot specializes in traditional breakfast favorites including omelets, waffles, pancakes and more. Look for the eggs Benedict among the breakfast specialties. You'll also find biscuits and gravy on the menu . Yelper Brian W. wrote , "This place serves up a great simple breakfast! I had perfect hash browns and over medium eggs along with sourdough toast for only $5.99." 3. Alessia's Ristorante Italiano Alessia's Ristorante Italiano is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 362 Yelp reviews. Head over to 5251 E. Brown Road to try it for yourself. Start your meal with the Formaggio Di Capra   goat cheese, red bell peppers and olive oil, served with crostini. Dinner offerings include pastas, gnocchi, risotto and entrees such as veal Marsala and seafood sauteed with white wine, garlic and capers. See the full menu here . Yelper Mark B. wrote , "The food is amazing here! The lobster ravioli was excellent. This spot has a really cool, secret outdoor patio." This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


As the league's only publicly held team, the Packers are the only ones who have to show their books on an annual basis. And this year's glimpse shows record amounts of money going in and out. According to Richard Ryman of the Green Bay Press-Gazette , the Packers reported a record revenue of $477.9 million last year , along with $477.2 million in expenses. "For the long term, we are in a strong, stable financial position," said Packers President and CEO Mark Murphy. "It was a unique year. We did have some atypical expenses. I don't see any of these as long-term issues." Those expenses include coaching staff changes and free agent signings (things that aren't typical there), as well as payments to the league's concussion settlement and the team's 100 Seasons celebration. Certainly writing a big check for quarterback Aaron Rodgers was part of that, but the Packers have taken a more aggressive stance with signings, and paying Mike McCarthy not to coach adds up as well. The Packers national revenue was $274.3 million. That's the share each team gets, including television deals and road-game revenue sharing. Their local income was $203.7 million, up $4.7 million from last year.


Now that the 2019 NFL draft has concluded and a myriad of undrafted rookie free agents have been added to the haul of newcomers, the Denver Broncos roster currently has 90 players for John Elway and company to evaluate. As such, I'll make my "way too early prediction" for what I think the 53-man roster will look like. First up, let's take a look at the offense. Check back later this week for a prediction for the defense. (4) Quarterbacks: Joe Flacco, Drew Lock, Kevin Hogan, Brett Rypien (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) If recent history is any indication, the Denver Broncos are likely to keep three quarterbacks on the final roster. My main question here is, how many games will be played until we see Drew Lock take the field in the regular season? Elway compared his current QB situation to that of the Green Bay Packers with Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers, so with that, it might be some time until we see Lock take meaningful snaps. While Flacco does have a history of winning with a Super Bowl victory on his resume, the greatness surrounding his name is far less than the aforementioned Favre, which makes for an interesting situation - how short of a leash will he be on if he struggles? Speculation aside, Flacco will be the starter serving as a mentor to Lock. I think the final spot here will be a battle between Hogan and Rypien. I see Hogan coming away with it as he has more NFL experience than Rypien. However, don't be shocked if the Broncos place Rypien on the practice squad. (7) Running Backs: Devontae Booker, Royce Freeman, Devontae Jackson, Phillip Lindsay, Khalfani Muhammad, Andy Janovich (FB), George Aston (FB) (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) As far as the 53-man roster is concerned, I don't see any changes from 2018. Andy Janovich will still be leading the way at fullback while Devontae Booker, Royce Freeman, and Phillip Lindsay round out the running backs. The players to focus on in this group are undrafted rookie free agent Devontae Jackson and second-year player Khalfani Muhammad. They will likely be in a battle for one of the ten practice squad spots. (12) Wide Receivers: Trinity Benson, Fred Brown, Aaron Burbridge, River Cracraft, Romell Guerrier, DaeSean Hamilton, Brendan Langley, Tim Patrick, Emmanuel Sanders, Courtland Sutton, Juwann Winfree, Kelvin McKnight (Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports) Barring injury, the starters on the outside will be Emmanuel Sanders and Courtland Sutton. Despite coming off a season-ending Achilles injury last season, all signs point to Sanders playing in Denver's Week 1 bout in Oakland against the Raiders. Sutton had a few rookie hiccups in 2018, but all things considered, he showed promise in his first NFL season. With a more polished quarterback, I'm expecting Sutton to make a big leap in year two. Even though we didn't get to see all that much from DaeSean Hamilton and Tim Patrick in 2018, I expect both to be retained for another season. From the remaining group, I think Aaron Burbridge lands on the final 53. In his time at Michigan State, Burbridge was fearless going over the middle while showing great extension with his hands making difficult catches in traffic. After he was overlooked by other NFL teams, I think Denver may have found a diamond in the rough. I see rookie Juwann Winfree also making the squad as he will be a solid developmental project for the Broncos to groom for a larger role down the road. (6) Tight Ends: Jake Butt, Noah Fant, Austin Fort, Troy Fumagalli, Temarrick Hemmingway, Jeff Heuerman (Photo by Bart Young/Getty Images) After being chosen in the first round of the 2019 NFL draft, I see the Broncos heavily utilizing Noah Fant as the lead tight end. Jeff Heuerman has served as an excellent blocking tight end and last year he had his most productive season catching the ball as well. Heuerman will be a solid player with proven experience that can help Fant grow in areas outside of catching passes. Unfortunately for the Broncos, injuries plagued them at the tight end position in 2018 as rookie Troy Fumagalli was placed on IR before the season began, and Jake Butt was limited to a mere three games followed by Heuerman suffering a season-ending injury in week 12. Fant is the only solidified lock here and I believe Heuerman can be in that discussion as well. As of right now, my "way too early prediction" is that Fumagalli will take a roster spot from Butt. Newcomers Austin Fort and Temarrick Hemmingway will face an uphill battle to make the roster, but I can potentially see Fort cracking the practice squad. (4) Center: Jake Brendel, Ryan Crozier, Sam Jones, Nico Falah (G/C) (Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports) The center position is perhaps the most concerning for me when I look at the Broncos current 90-man roster. Sam Jones and Nica Falah have the most experience with the team among the listed centers, although that can pretty much be tossed out the window with a new coaching staff and quarterback at the helm. I foresee Jones claiming a spot over Falah. I think Jake Brendel will close out this group on the active roster. He has been a journeyman player since 2016 and can play multiple positions, which is a positive, however, it's his small amount of playing time that is concerning. (6) Guard: Ron Leary, Connor McGovern, Austin Schlottmann, Don Barclay, John Leglue, Dalton Risner (Mark J. Rebilias, USA TODAY Sports) I believe 2019 will resemble the start the previous year with Ron Leary starting at left guard, on the right side, however, we could see some changes. Connor McGovern, who started in 2018 is still around and will undoubtedly be seeking to keep his hold on the starting spot but there will a new face in the building. Second round pick Dalton Risner is a versatile player, who can play all five positions along the line and will surely make a case to be a Day 1 starter either at guard or center. Being that this is my "way too early prediction," I think McGovern remains the starter but if Risner has a strong camp and preseason, things could change. After spending the majority of last year on the practice squad, I think Austin Schlottmann will be on the final roster as a backup along the interior of the line. (6) Tackle: Garett Bolles, Ju'Wuan James, Elijah Wilkinson, Brian Wallace, Quinn Bailey, Jake Rodgers (Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports) Despite having notable cause for concern, I think offensive line coach Mike Munchak will be able to get the best out of Garett Bolles. With that, I still see Bolles as the starter at left tackle moving forward with the versatile Elijah Wilkinson backing him up. After losing Jared Veldheer, the Broncos improved their offensive line by signing former Miami Dolphins 2014 first round draft pick Ju'Wuan James to start at right tackle. James will bring a strong sense of toughness to the Mile High City as he's started in all 62 games he's played in during his five-year career. I think free agent acquisition Jake Rodgers will claim the backup role behind James, as he has a sense of familiarity having previously played for coach Munchak in Pittsburgh. Between the two undrafted rookie free agent signings of Brian Wallace and Quinn Bailey, I think they will be competing for a practice squad spot. 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Just 16 and riding the crest of a wave, Japan's teenage surfing sensation Shino Matsuda has a secret weapon as she targets gold at next year's Tokyo Olympics -- mum's rice balls. Hot-shot Matsuda caught the surfing bug as a curious toddler and has emerged as a medal contender for the 2020 Olympic hosts after winning the Japan Open earlier this month. "That has given me so much confidence," Japan's new surf queen told AFP in an interview. "It also helped me figure out what I need to do to win tough competitions, so it was a good learning process. I love the rush of competing, but winning is awesome!" Winning the Japan Open at the Tokyo 2020 surfing venue of Tsurigasaki -- the second time she has won there -- could give Matsuda a psychological edge when the sun-swept sport makes its Olympic debut. Matsuda, who earned a spot at the world championships in Miyazaki later this year and a chance to secure a place in Japan's Olympic team, will also benefit from some good, old-fashioned home cuisine. "Mum usually makes me 'onigiri' (rice balls) which I munch on for energy before I get in the water," said Matsuda, who has climbed to 39th in World Surf League's qualifying series. - Jellyfish stings - "When I compete overseas and mum's not with me it can be a bit of a struggle," added the Japanese poster girl, born and raised in Chigasaki, an hour south of Tokyo on the Pacific coast. "But the Olympics will be in Japan, where I feel most comfortable -- I was so happy to win the Japan Open at next year's Olympic venue, that was big. "I don't want to have any regrets so I'll work hard to get selected and will be going for gold for sure." Matsuda faces competition from countrywomen Mahina Maeda, Sara Wakita and Minori Kawai for what is likely to be a maximum two Olympic spots. Kawai confided to AFP that she is still scared of the water -- and sharks in particular -- but Matsuda tweaks the nose of fear. Asked about the possibility of becoming shark bait, the teenager shook her head with a giggle. "I have been stung by jellyfish," she smiled after showing off a series of gnarly moves during a two-hour practice watched by her mother Yuki and faithful mutt Haina. "That can be really painful, but I usually just try to carry on surfing." - Adrenalin junkie - Matsuda, whose parents were both recreational surfers, admits to being something of an adrenalin junkie. "I started surfing when I was six and the big waves spooked me a bit at first," said the pony-tailed schoolgirl, who has won seven of her nine titles since turning pro in 2017. "But I quickly became hooked by the thrill of it. I had never experienced anything like the feeling of riding a wave." Matsuda's style combined outrageous raw talent and a graceful elegance, but she admits touring the world can take its toll physically. "The jet-lag and the long flights are pretty tough," said Matsuda, who has competed in Australia, South Africa and the Caribbean island of Martinique over the past year. "But it's great to compete against the world's top surfers." While she is, to use surf-speak, amped about next year's Olympics, Matsuda just loves being in the water. "No two waves are the same," she said, attempting to describe what she loves most about surfing. "You're competing against nature. Every moment is a pure test. When you catch a wave, you're constantly thinking and adjusting your technique -- and when you nail it, there's no feeling like it."


Arsenal are preparing a third bid to sign Lorient forward Alexis Claude-Maurice after agreeing 'provisional terms'. Reports from France claim that upwards of ten other clubs have Claude-Maurice on their radar this summer but the 21-year-old Frenchman prefers a move to the London, as the Gunners look to sign a versatile player to replace the departed Danny Welbeck. The French Under-21 international has enjoyed an impressive season in Ligue 1 where he has managed to net 14 goals in 35 starts for Lorient. Despite interest from clubs such as Borussia Monchengladbach, RB Leipzig, and Lyon the youngster is reportedly keen to reunite with old teammate Mattéo Guendouzi in the English capital. According to Get French Football , Claude-Maurice is tempted by the move to Arsenal and has already agreed 'provisional terms', but the Gunners would need to up their offer to €20m (£17m). A third bid is now expected 'imminently' after two were already rejected by Lorient. Reports from Sky Sports claim that Arsenal had a bid of £14m rejected on Saturday and that they now need to increase this amount should they want to land their man. Sky also name-check Premier League rivals Newcastle, West Ham and Brighton as holding an interest in the player. Alexis Claude-Maurice wants to move to Arsenal but ten other clubs are trying to sign the Lorient forward this summer. West Ham had bid rejected last month. Lorient want at least £16m   Kaveh Solhekol (@SkyKaveh) June 15, 2019 Speaking to football.london former Arsenal and Lorient Striker Jeremie Aliadiere cast his opinion on the possible transfer, calling the youngster 'technically amazing'. Alliadiere is quoted as saying: "For the money that we talk about I think he'll make it. It's about taking a gamble now when other teams aren't prepared to. 'The market has gone so crazy in the last few years. If you want a top-level international it's nothing cheaper than £40m." "He's a good player and has really good qualities. 'I remember incredible quick feet, a technical player. Technically he was amazing. The only thing   he was young at the time   was making the right decision, passing when you need to pass." Arsenal's failure to secure Champions League football means that Unai Emery finds himself financially limited this transfer window, with reports of a transfer budget of just £40m. The Gunners will need to spend wisely on players in order to move back into the coveted top four, while also ensuring that they keep hold of star strikers Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette.


McLaren is not intending to put Fernando Alonso back in its Formula 1 car this year, even though he is now free of commitments elsewhere. The Spaniard has an ongoing relationship with McLaren as an ambassador, and conducted a Pirelli tyre test for the team in Bahrain earlier in the year. But despite his availability now his Indy 500 project has finished and he has signed off from WEC, McLaren is clear that it is not considering slotting Alonso in for either a Friday run or a future tyre test. Team principal Andrea Seidl said: "We have no plan to put Fernando back in the Formula 1 car at McLaren. We are very happy with Lando [Norris] and Carlos [Sainz]. They are doing a great job and they're the future for us - and that is also my focus. "But he [Alonso] is still a member of McLaren, an ambassador for McLaren, and I think there will be a discussion in the future with potentially other racing projects." Despite Alonso being McLaren's most obvious choice as reserve, the Woking-based team signed a deal in France with Renault for Sergey Sirotkin to take that role for the remainder of the campaign. Read Also: McLaren appoints Sirotkin as reserve F1 driver But rather than this be taken as a sign that Alonso and McLaren's relationship has changed, Seidl said that the move was made for practical reasons as the double world champion did not travel to every race. "It is not possible for Fernando to be here at every race and be reserve driver," he said. "We work closely together in this partnership with Renault on the powertrain side, and Sergey will be at each track until the end of the season. "So it simply made sense to have this agreement and to share resources with Renault. And in the case of an emergency, straight away we have a reserve driver at the track. So that was the reason for this agreement."


Wade Phillips is one of the best defensive minds in the NFL, but he's a man of many talents. In addition to being an excellent coach and Twitter follow, Phillips can apparently conduct a symphony orchestra, too. Over the weekend, Phillips moonlighted as a conductor for the New West Symphony in Thousand Oaks. It was the season-ending concert and Phillips was on stage to lead the symphony's performance of national anthem. Take a look at Phillips' conducting skills. Conducting defenses, conducting symphonies… Just a day in the life of @sonofbum ! pic.twitter.com/Bt4v5L6SiW - Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) May 5, 2019 The Rams have been an integral part of the community in L.A., specifically in Thousand Oaks. They helped those impacted by the tragic shooting last year, as well as the wildfires that spread throughout southern California. "With their training facility right here on the campus of California Lutheran University, the Los Angeles Rams have become an integral part of our community; and nobody on the Rams is more beloved than Coach Phillips," said New West Symphony CEO Natalia Staneva . "Just as the Rams bring joy to residents throughout Ventura County and beyond, so, too, does our symphony; so we think this is a natural match of two organizations whose passionate supporters add to the richness of our community and make this an even better place to live." Phillips will put his coaching hat back on this week when the Rams hold their rookie minicamp beginning May 10. MORE: Magic Johnson is thrilled that he's finally allowed to tweet about Kawhi Leonard How to tell if a coach is interested in you as a recruit Is legendary Texans receiver Andre Johnson still fantasy football relevant? Roundup: Adam Sandler SNL Tribute to Chris Farley, $5 Gas in California, Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner Honeymoon Cowboys showing all the signs of a team going for it all in 2019 Related slideshow: A look at Gronk's career (provided by Tribune News Service)


ATLANTA   Home Depot is reporting better than expected profit and revenue for the first quarter despite a damp start to 2019. That inclement weather and an extra week in the previous fiscal year dampened the home improvement retailer's comparable store sales. Comparable store sales, a key gauge of a retailer's health, increased 2.5%, which is short of the 4.2% expected, according to Zacks Investment Research. In the U.S., the figure climbed 3%. Despite the bad weather, customers spent more, with the average ticket climbing 2% to $67.31. The number of customer transactions also improved, up 3.8% from a year earlier. The Atlanta company still foresees fiscal 2019 earnings up about 3.1% from fiscal 2018 to $10.03. It maintains sales will rise by approximately 3.3%. The home improvement retailer earned $2.51 billion, or $2.27 per diluted share, for the three months ended May 5. That compares with $2.4 billion, or $2.08 per diluted share, a year ago. That easily beat the $2.16 per share analysts polled by Zacks were calling for. Revenue rose to $26.38 billion from $24.95 billion, also topping expectations.


The Golden State Warriors have been a deep and talented team in year's past and that's why they have made the NBA Finals five seasons in a row and own three titles. Due to these circumstances, it can be hard for a young guy to break into the rotation and become successful and sometimes greener pastures are elsewhere. That was the case for young Jordan Bell who after two seasons in Golden State decided to sign with the Minnesota Timberwolves . Bell only played in 125 games with the Warriors and averaged 3.9 points and 2.7 rebounds. He recently opened up on why he ultimately decided to leave for Minnesota. "An opportunity just to play," Bell said in a phone interview with Bay Area News Group. "Money wasn't really the issue." Bell averaged 10.9 points and 8.8 rebounds in his final college season in Oregon and wants to prove he can get to those numbers in the NBA. He also aims to bring all of the experience he gathered in Golden State and bring that to Minnesota. "I don't want to set out goals. You end up focusing on the wrong things isntead of just playing basketball. My thing is to show everybody what player I can be. I'll take what I learned from Golden State," Bell said. "I can bring a championship mentality and I know the stuff you go through with the ups and downs of a long season like that. I take what I learned from that team and try to share that experience." He will have an opportunity to be a veteran presence on a Timberwolves team that has been to the postseason just once in the past 15 years. While they ost Bell, the Warriors were able to retain Kevon Looney as well as sign Willie Cauley-Stein - so the team will still have some depth at the big man position. MORE: Clippers guard Patrick Beverley casually owns a Lakers fan on Twitter News: Cowboys who could be traded, triple-threat WRs, Eric Berry talk Raptors Private Plane Lands in San Diego, Unclear if Kawhi Leonard is Aboard Za'Darius Smith could make Packers defense nasty on third down Kyle Caskey is the X-factor to the Lions running game


In Yellowstone National Park , bull bison can weigh in at 2,000 pounds and run at 35 mph. Their hooves and horns are lethal, and the animal is so aggressive and dangerous that wolves will only hunt for bison  considered the most difficult prey to kill  in a large pack. The park service recommends that visitors stay at least 25 yards away from wild animals like bison and elk, and 100 yards from bears and other carnivores, at all times. Despite this, there have been multiple bison attacks this summer, in Yellowstone and North Dakota's Theodore Roosevelt National Park . The dangers of human and wild animal contact are well-documented as is our desire to physically connect with wild animals and capture those encounters for posterity. But for the sake of the wildlife we claim to love, it's up to humans to hold each other accountable in ending this destructive practice. Understanding why so many people can't resist the apparent compulsion to touch wildlife is the first step to stopping it. "Many of us are pretty good at reading rules and regulations as applying to everyone but ourselves," says Colorado-based psychologist Dr. Stephanie Smith . "As in, 'everyone needs to obey the speed limit, except for me when I'm running late to work.'" The same logic extends to touching wild animals. Many people consider themselves exceptions to the rule, failing to see the way their individual action fits into a larger impact. Touching one wild animal doesn't seem like it could hurt, but when everyone takes on that philosophy, it can lead to a fundamental shift in animal behavior, like habituation or spending excessive time near roads. And with the rise of smartphone use, capturing those moments of "connection" has never been easier. Many travelers are keen to snap a shot of themselves up close and personal with the kinds of animals they've only ever seen on TV or in a zoo enclosure. It's an unfortunate truth, but these days, photos with wild animals go a long way toward social status. "Human beings are objectifying everything and being rewarded for that behavior," says Dr. Emily Perrine, a Zurich-based clinical psychologist for adults and children. This type of reward can reinforce the practice of disturbing wildlife for the sake of a photo. The intent behind getting too close to wildlife is rarely malicious, despite the harm it causes. Tourists go to Yellowstone because of the opportunity to witness wildlife in its natural habitat, not in spite of it, but a dissonant understanding of animal behavior makes it easy to ignore the 25 yards we're supposed to keep between us and bison. Bison aren't lazy: they have poor eyesight and conserve their energy for when they think it's most needed, so they don't necessarily run when a human gets too close. "We interpret this as the bison being nice, and wanting to be near us, and that they want us to touch them," says Perrine. "We have to understand that our human behavioral signals are very different than the behavioral signals given by wild animals." It can be especially difficult to unlearn inappropriate human-animal contact when most Americans' experience with wildlife is in zoos, controlled reserves, or safaris that allow feeding and handling of their animals. Ethics aside, these animals are often born in captivity, habituated towards humans, and perhaps most importantly, regularly fed. Conflating captive and often tamed wildlife with genuinely wild animals can lead to unexpected conflict when someone ventures into wilderness spaces like Yellowstone. Even if there's no conflict in a given moment of getting too close to wild animals, buying into the fallacy of "this won't happen to me" creates problems later on. "When we feed wildlife, we take away their natural fear and teach them to associate people with food," says Chris Summers, a Belize-based crocodile conservationist who deals daily with tourists asking to feed and hold local crocodiles. "What happens on the day you've not fed that animal because it's slow season and there's no tourists around? What happens when a kid is playing near their territory unaware that there's a hungry predator who's expecting to be fed by a person, one way or another?" In short, making an animal think of humans as a food source is dangerous territory. This is why Summers' organization, American Crocodile Education Sanctuary (ACES) , has tourists tag along on scientific expeditions that can involve capturing and relocating crocodiles. Ethical wildlife tourism experiences can bring tourists close to animals, whether they're on safari, going scuba diving, or signing up with accredited operators that never, ever allow guests to proactively touch wildlife. Being prohibited from touching animals is a great sign that a wildlife tourism experience is ethical. Do extra research when considering an experience that involves captive wildlife: calling something a "sanctuary" doesn't automatically make it so, but some places do genuinely serve as rescues. Whether wild or captive, look for animals that are able to perform their natural behaviors without human interference. Ultimately, it's on us to take responsibility for the well-being of the wild animals by behaving appropriately around them they're just reacting the way they're supposed to. And unless you are sure you can make it back to your car in the time it takes for a bison to run 25 yards, or the length of two school buses less than 1.5 seconds it's best to take a step back.


An artist's impression of the facilities at a planned second circuit on Mount Panorama has been published by the Bathurst Regional Council. The council is currently lobbying for funding for the second circuit , with $27.5 million of a total $52 million already locked in through state and federal government backing . A 200-hectare site behind McPhillamy and Reid parks has already been earmarked for the circuit, while Apex Circuit Design has been commissioned to help bring the 4.5-kilometre layout to life. The circuit will have FIA and FIM approval, as well as a 1.26-kilometre rallycross track suitable for hosting World RX. Read Also: New Bathurst circuit eyeing World Superbike bid With plans to break ground within the next year, cultural heritage assessments and the preparation of the Environmental Impact Statement are underway. The BRC will also host five community 'drop-in' consultation sessions regarding the circuit throughout August, the first of which will be at the Armada Bathurst tomorrow afternoon. "This is an opportunity to be involved in this exciting project," said Bathurst mayor Graeme Hanger. "I encourage everyone to come along to one of the drop-in sessions to learn about the latest developments and provide your feedback as the design is further developed." Artist impression of the second Bathurst circuit Photo by: Bathurst Regional Council Artist impression of the second Bathurst circuit Photo by: Bathurst Regional Council


The Lions worked out a pair of quarterbacks Saturday morning and will be adding one to their roster. Detroit has signed veteran Josh Johnson , reports NFL Network's Mike Garafolo (via Twitter ). The Lions' current backup, Tom Savage , left Thursday's preseason game after his head hit the turf. Savage has a history of concussions, so there's a chance he'll be sidelined for a while. While the Lions are rostering David Fales , the team wanted another healthy quarterback to play behind Matthew Stafford . The Lions auditioned Johnson and Landry Jones . The 33-year-old Johnson has played for 12 different NFL teams during his career. He played late last season with the Redskins, appearing in four games with three starts. He completed 52 of his 91 pass attempts for 590 yards, three touchdowns and four interceptions. He also ran for 120 yards and a touchdown on 23 carries. Johnson recently turned down a contract from the Ravens as he apparently felt he wasn't going to be anything more than a short-term camp arm. It sounds like the situation is different in Detroit, where Johnson could stick around for the regular season.


New Chelsea signing Christian Pulisic insists that he wants to emulate Eden Hazard's success at Stamford Bridge after deciding to end a four-year spell with Borussia Dortmund. The USMNT star officially joined the Blues during the January transfer window for £57m but was immediately loaned back to the Bundesliga outfit for the remainder of the season, having a hand in five goals in seven appearances to help the club's title fight. Pulisic walked away from Dortmund without a league title to his name, but the 20-year-old has already set his sights on bigger and better things with Chelsea by insisting that he wants to follow in the footsteps of Hazard at Stamford Bridge. " It is incredible to see what Eden can do," Pulisic told the BBC . "He is a guy to look up to and what I would love to become. It is definitely a goal. Any player would be dumb not to want to be in the same team as him. " I don't want to be looked at as someone who is the youngest to do this or that. I just want to be an established player and someone people respect, who is successful in this league." Pulisic added that, although Chelsea finished a whopping 26 points behind Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table last season, the Blues can head into the new campaign looking to compete with Pep Guardiola's side and Jürgen Klopp's Liverpool from the outset. Stay tuned... 😉 pic.twitter.com/SNkhKcppWb   Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) May 21, 2019 " We are a confident group of guys," he added. " Liverpool and City are two great teams who had great seasons but I have seen Chelsea compete against big teams and do well against them this season. "We want to go in with a winning mentality and compete with them right away."


Ivan Rakitic wants to stay put at Barcelona, despite recent rumours linking him with a move away from Camp Nou this summer, while Ousmane Dembele may leave if the club receive a good offer. Rakitic joined Barcelona in 2014 and has gone on to become a central figure at the club during his five-year stay, winning the treble in 2015 and making 268 appearances in all competitions to date. However - like a number of his teammates - the Croatian ended the 2018/19 campaign poorly, prompting a social media backlash and rumours of a summer exit. According to Sport , Barcelona have recognised Rakitic as one of the players who could be sold to make room for a wave of new transfers, with the likes of Inter and Manchester United previously linked . However , the Croatian is instead keen to fulfil his current contract. Rakitic is said to be looking for more respect from the Barcelona board after serving the club faithfully over the past five years and wants to continue playing until his deal expires in 2021. That leaves would leave Barcelona with a decision to either sell him against his will or renew his contract to avoid the potential of him leaving on a free in the near future. Rakitic is apparently not the only player Barcelona have already lined up to be sold. Sport also report that Malcom is on the chopping block after just one year at the club, having failed to impress during his limited number of minutes. ☎ OPERACIÓN SALIDA 📂 Ousmane Dembele, su debilidad física y su actitud lo situan en el mercado. Si llega una buena oferta el club valorará su salida. Malcom. Si sale Valverde, puede seguir teniendo más protagonismo Coutinho. La Premier puede ser su destino #mercato   Gerard Romero (@gerardromero) May 27, 2019 Malcom is also joined by Ousmane Dembele , whose future is also now in doubt as journalist Gerard Romero claims that the World Cup winner's 'poor attitude' has convinced Barcelona to listen to 'good offers' for the French winger this summer. Dembele struggled to adapt to life at Barcelona at first following his €105m plus add-ons move from Dortmund in 2017. Talk of disciplinary problems and fitness troubles led to early speculation that he could be sold after an underwhelming maiden campaign in Spain. 22-year-old Dembele seemed to find some form in 2018/19, scoring 14 times in all competitions, but his displays tailed off towards the end of the campaign leading to renewed calls for him to be sold in favour of new targets. How Barcelona's seemingly imminent change of manager will affect the three players' futures is unclear.


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"What truck should I buy?" It's a question consumers ask themselves every day, but what would online editor Kelly Lin drive? Keep reading for the answer, and see other editors' picks here . I learned to drive in an old 1995 Ford Ranger . It was dependable, and it lasted forever, but this was the era when pickups really felt like trucks. The ride was firmer, handling was more distant, and I'm convinced it wasn't meant for someone 5'2" because I couldn't see out the front windshield without sitting on a phone book or cushion. Fortunately, smaller pickups have become much more livable since then, to the point that they can make solid active-lifestyle vehicles for those who don't want an SUV. Research the Chevrolet Colorado | Look for a Chevrolet Colorado near you The list of competitors in the space keeps growing, with the most recent newcomer being the Jeep Gladiator , which is a bit expensive for my budget at $35,040 and above . Other strong rivals include the Toyota Tacoma , Honda Ridgeline , and recently revived Chevrolet Colorado and Ford Ranger. If I were in the market, I would choose the Colorado, in part because it has one of the most compliant rides of its competitors. The Ridgeline also excels in this category, but to be honest, I don't love the look of the unibody Honda . And I'm not tempted by the Colorado's more upmarket twin, the GMC Canyon . The Colorado also benefits from sharp handling. It feels smaller than it really is, and it's easy to maneuver into small parking spaces. When you need to haul, the 5-foot bed swallows up your gear better than many rivals with the same bed size, as we learned in our recent midsize pickup comparison test , which the Colorado won with flying colors. It maintains a solid ride when loaded, and a handy bed step makes it easy to unload at the end of the day. While I wouldn't be filling the bed with bales of hay, I would make use of the bed for sports gear. Since I prefer a car-like feel to the trucks I drive, acceleration is important. When equipped with a V-6 gas engine, the Colorado is quicker and more powerful than competitors. Packing 308 hp, a Colorado Z71 we tested reached 60 mph in 6.4 seconds, making it much peppier than gas and diesel four-cylinder Colorados we've run in the eight- and nine-second range. The V-6 is the engine I would pick, as the extra quickness comes with a relatively small sacrifice in fuel economy 18/25/20 mpg city/highway/combined compared to 20/26/22 mpg with the four-cylinder gas engine. There aren't too many diesel pumps in my area, so I wouldn't consider the fuel-sipping Duramax version. How I Would Spec My 2019 Chevrolet Colorado Managing my needs for passenger and cargo space, I would opt for the crew cab and short box. When paired with the sprightly V-6 engine, the base Work Truck model has everything I need. That includes a 7-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, four-way power driver seat, dual USB ports, and rearview camera. Prices for this version start at a reasonable $29,280. Research the Chevrolet Colorado | Look for a Chevrolet Colorado near you