Saudi Arabia has called for urgent meetings of the regional Gulf Cooperation Council and the Arab League to discuss escalating tensions in the Gulf, the Saudi official news agency said on Saturday. The Saudi Press Agency said King Salman had invited Gulf leaders and Arab states to two emergency summits in Mecca on May 30 to discuss recent "aggressions and their consequences" in the region. Tensions have soared in the Gulf with the US deploying an aircraft carrier and bombers to the region over alleged threats from Iran. Four ships including two Saudi oil tankers were damaged in mysterious sabotage attacks Sunday off Fujairah, an emirate located at the crucial entrance to the Gulf. That incident was followed by drone strikes Tuesday by Yemen's Huthi rebels on a major Saudi oil pipeline, which provided an alternative export route if the Strait of Hormuz closed. Iran has repeatedly threatened to prevent shipping in Hormuz in case of a military confrontation with the United States, which has imposed sanctions on Tehran in recent months Despite international scepticism, the US government has been pointing to increasing threats from Iran, a long-time enemy and also a rival of US allies Israel and Saudi Arabia.


The Buccaneers signed former Canadian Football League receiver Bryant Mitchell on Thursday, Greg Auman of TheAthletic.com reports. The Cardinals waived Mitchell last week. Mitchell, 26, went undrafted out of Northwestern State in 2016. He signed with the CFL's Edmonton Eskimos and spent three years in Canada. His stats increased each of his three seasons in the CFL, with Mitchell making 60 catches for 867 yards and three touchdowns in 2018. For his career, Mitchell caught caught 97 passes for 1,418 yards and six touchdowns in 19 games. The Bucs are waiving undrafted rookie long snapper Dan Godsil to make room for Mitchell, according to Auman. That leaves Zach Triner as the roster's only long snapper.


Here's the most recent top news you may have missed in Denver. 'He deserves justice': Teen shot to death in Denver home Damian Uriona, 17, was shot to death on Tuesday, July 23, according to Denver Police. Read the full story on 9NEWS . Denver City Council appoints CRL lobbyist Roger Sherman to group that nominates people to a police watchdog board He's qualified for the role, proponents say, but he also has deep connections in the city that raise eyebrows. Read the full story on Denverite . Rule change on food stamps could exclude nearly 4,200 Denverites from federal assistance The Trump administration's agriculture czar says the current program has a loophole. Read the full story on Denverite . 'Agitated' man threatens Walgreens employee with a knife, leading to standoff with Denver police If you saw a rack of police cars at the drugstore at Colfax and Race late Saturday night, that's why. Read the full story on Denverite . Denver assistant deputy district attorney resigns after investigation Denver Assistant Deputy District Attorney Ryan Brackley announced his resignation Monday after a recent personnel investigation. Denver District Attorney Beth McCann said in a statement that she and Brackley agreed that it was in the best interest of the office that he resign. The personnel investigation was connected to reports of bullying in the office. Read the full story on KDVR . This story was created automatically using data about news stories on social media from CrowdTangle , then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


A new study found that over a third of Americans haven't taken a vacation in over two years, while another 51 percent said they have not vacationed in more than a year. According to Allianz Global Assistance 's 11th annual Vacation Confidence Index, only 42 percent of survey respondents said they were confident they would take a summer vacation this year, the lowest percentage since 2013. As for the reasons behind travelers not using their vacation days , 44 percent of American said they do not have the money to spend, while another 19 percent do not want to spend their money on a vacation. "Americans are still consistently underutilizing their paid time off, with the average working American taking fewer than half their vacation days and a third of Americans reporting they haven't vacationed in more than two years," Allianz director Daniel Durazo said in a statement. "Whether finances, work or another reason are keeping you from booking that summer trip, the positive health benefits of taking vacation have been widely-documented," Durazo continued. "From a weeklong getaway to a micro-cation, it's always important to protect that financial investment with travel insurance." In addition, 14 percent of respondents said they are not confident they will take a summer vacation because they cannot take time off work, and another 12 percent revealed they do not want to take time off work. The Vacation Confidence Index also found 41 percent of working Americans take less than half of their entitled vacation days, two in ten do not take any and one-third take less than a quarter of their allotted time off. The survey also found that just 19 percent of Americans who said an annual vacation is important are not confident that they'll take one.


After a two-year quest, the Los Angeles Police Department moved one step closer to permanently adding drones to its arsenal of tools. The Police Commission approved a report Tuesday on the LAPD's pilot program to use the airborne devices and will consider a new policy in 60 to 75 days to make the program permanent. The request came nearly two years after the five-member civilian Police Commission approved strict guidelines for police to use the remote-controlled devices in dangerous situations such as a barricaded suspect, active shooter or explosive device. Police Chief Michel Moore told commissioners the department will not violate the public's constitutional rights when deploying the devices. "This is an item of significant public interest," Moore said, adding, "It's a device that has a great deal of controversy in some quarters." The vote means the existing pilot program will continue until the commission can consider a new police policy. Commissioners Dale Bonner and Eileen Decker said a new drone policy needs to protect the public. Bonner asked how often the LAPD would update drone technology or weaponize them without telling commissioners. "I can assure you that will not happen," Deputy Chief Horace Frank said about weaponizing. The commission and public would have "no appetite" for using drones in that manner, Moore added. Commission President Steve Soboroff said the four cases when officers used drones shows that the circumstances were very strict and training was flawless. The cameras kept police, the public and suspects safe, he added. "I'm enthusiastic about moving forward with this," Soboroff said. Twenty-five residents spoke against the program and, at times, interrupted the meeting with shouts or buzzing noises. Critics fear police will add weapons or facial-recognition tools to the drones to increase surveillance of minority communities. "The people of L.A. have stood up against this," Jeremy White said. Added Craig Roberts: "They're future weapons platforms." A dozen SWAT officers were certified to fly them last July, and the drones were deployed for the first time in January. Under the pilot program, SWAT officers were called to 78 incidents and sought drone approval in only six cases. The four drones the department currently owns vary in size and are no different from models commonly used by hobbyists. The commission also agreed to allow the department to upgrade to a model specifically made for law enforcement. Among several features, the enhancements include an estimated flight time of 31 minutes, a spotlight, a speaker system and infrared and thermal sensors. The LAPD's drones were part of a pilot program approved in October 2017 by the Police Commission over the protests of residents and privacy advocates. That year, the LAPD held forums across the city to pitch the use of the flying cameras. Critics complained the devices would infringe on privacy and would be flown far more often than the LAPD had pledged.


Anxiety is the most common mental illness in America, affecting about 40 million people, or more than 10% of the population, according to figures from the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. Anxiety can occur in any number of settings   day-to-day worries and generalized anxiety disorder are common. But it can also result from more specific, short-term reasons, such as getting ready for a big trip. As with other types of anxiety , "when we talk about travel anxiety, it's important to understand that it's real," says Dr. Indra Cidambi, the medical director at the Center for Network Therapy, who's double board-certified in general psychiatry and addiction medicine. Learn how to implement the following tips into your travel prep plans. Tips to Ease Travel Anxiety Acknowledge your anxiety. Learn more. Make a plan. Write a list. Bring light, inflight distractions. Avoid coffee and other stimulants. Carry a paper lunch bag. Chew on ice cubes. Splash your face with cold water. Eat Ayurvedic spices. Download a relaxation app. Try cognitive behavioral therapy. Consider hypnotherapy. Discuss medications with your doctor. Although "most travel is elective and designed to be fun and good, there's a host of A to Z potential stressors " you'll encounter along the way, says Moe Gelbart, a psychologist in private practice and founder of the Thelma McMillen Center for Alcohol and Drug Treatment at Torrance Memorial Medical Center in Torrance, California. "Even though you're going somewhere fun, you're going to the airport. You're leaving your home and pets," and there's many niggling, maybe irrational fears that can crop up, such as "the fear that your washing machine is going to break and flood the house," he says. These natural concerns can be compounded by where you're headed. "The father you go from home and the harder it is to get back, the more potential stressors you may experience," Gelbart says. For example, if you're leaving a sick relative at home, worries over whether or not they'll be OK while you're gone are natural and commonplace. "Leaving our normal, familiar routine and walking into the unknown brings with it a whole set of concerns and problems." If you've ever experienced such anxiety or fears before a trip, you're not alone. As many as 25% of travelers may feel anxiety before leaving home, says Sanam Hafeez, a psychologist and faculty member at the Columbia University Teacher's College and the founder and Clinical Director of Comprehensive Consultation Psychological Services, P.C. a neuropsychological, developmental and educational center in Manhattan and Queens. Given that travel industry trade group Airlines for America projects that 257.4 million travelers are expected to fly on U.S. airlines in summer 2019, that means there's clearly a lot of anxious people wandering around in our airports and other travel hubs. What Causes Travel Anxiety? So many different factors can contribute to feelings of anxiety prior to a trip. From a fear of flying to being anxious about leaving behind work or loved ones, there's a lot of ways our brains can tell us maybe we shouldn't get on that train, plane, bus or cruise ship. When flying, many people cite getting checked in and going through security at the airport as a major source of anxiety, and "40% of the people who travel also get anxious because of take-offs and landings," Cidambi says. Concerns surrounding clearing customs and immigration when traveling to a foreign country are also a common source of anxiety. Worries about baggage   whether it will meet weight and size restrictions and turn up at the final destination if checked   can also cause stress. People with underlying anxiety disorders are at higher risk of developing travel anxiety. If you're anxious to start with, adding the very real concerns of the unexpected problems that inevitably crop up while traveling can make for an upsetting and potentially debilitating situation. Strategies for Coping With Anxiety While Traveling Though travel anxiety can upset even the most well-traveled among us, there are some ways to help tame this potential problem and get back to enjoying your trip. Acknowledge the anxiety. Gelbart says simply noticing that you're feeling anxious can force you to pause and think about the situation a little more. "Allow yourself to feel it and own that feeling. Then, remind yourself that the things you're worried about are, for the most part, not going to occur. And if they do, you'll be able to handle it." Learn more. Hafeez says that many fears are grounded in a lack of understanding or misconceptions. For example, if you have a fear of flying, it could be because you don't know as much about how it works as other modes of transport. "Flying is statistically the safest form of transportation, but is far more mysterious to most than driving a car," she says. But educating yourself about what to expect may "help to ease your fear and take some of your power back." Make a plan. Rather than endlessly worrying, identify which potential issue is most concerning or most likely to occur and consider how you'd solve that problem, Gelbart says. "Control the things you can control" by making contingency plans. Write it down. For some people, something as simple as making a long list of everything that needs to be completed or packed before take-off can go a long way toward easing anxiety. Spend a few minutes brainstorming everything, then prioritize the list. As you complete a task, physically cross it off the list. Being able to see tangible progress against what can sometimes seem like an overwhelming list of things to do may help alleviate the anxiety of forgetting something. Pack your tools. Hafeez recommends bringing an inflight distraction toolkit to keep your mind occupied. "In your carry-on, pack crossword puzzles or coloring books, download books or movies that are light. Do not watch or read anything that includes topics of murder, terrorists, plane crashes, fires, death, or anything that can trigger fear. Anything you are reading, listening to or watching should conjure pleasant thoughts. Distraction is key to staying out of fear/panic." Avoid alcohol, caffeine and cigarettes. Caffeine can heighten the jittery feelings that often occur when you're feeling anxious. Alcohol can blunt your senses. So even if it might feel like it's helping, it can slow cognition and dehydrate you   both situations you want to avoid when traveling. Carry a brown paper bag. Those lunch sacks from your school days can also serve an important purpose in calming you down in a hurry if you start having a panic attack , Cidambi says. "Sit down and cover the nose and the mouth like an oxygen mask and start counting backwards from 100," while breathing as slowly and deeply as you can. During a panic attack, breathing becomes shallow, out of the chest. "We need to breathe from the abdominal muscles," to get a full exchange of carbon dioxide for oxygen in the lungs. But so-called belly breathing requires deeper breaths than what most of us can manage in the throes of a panic attack. Breathing into a paper bag can help restore deeper, slower belly breathing, and counting backwards acts as a distraction that can further induce calm because it requires you to focus on something other than the panic you're feeling. In addition, breathing in air you've already expelled into the bag will increase levels of carbon dioxide in the body. This helps reverse the effects of hyperventilation and restores the balance of carbon dioxide and oxygen in the blood. Chew on some ice cubes. If the paper bag trick isn't convenient, Cidambi recommends biting on an ice cube to help focus your energy and give you a means of releasing tension. Splash cold water on your face. A classic way of calming yourself in the midst of a panic attack is to splash your face with cold water. Research has shown that immersing the face in cold water stimulates the vagus nerve, part of the parasympathetic system . This system controls aspects of breathing and heart rate, and when the body senses cold water on the face, it reduces your heart rate and speed of breathing significantly in anticipation of being underwater and unable to access air. Eat well. Cidambi adds that in Ayurvedic medicine , an alternative form of treatment that has its roots in ancient Indian teachings about the connection between the mind and body, cinnamon, ginger and cumin are thought to help calm your nerves. Though she says more research is needed to fully understand whether adding spices such as cinnamon to the diet can make a difference in alleviating symptoms of anxiety, it has its backers and few side effects. Using diet to control anxiety takes longer than popping a pill, but it might be a better option. "Going for a quick fix or leaning on a pill, that's not the way to go," she says. Instead, take care of yourself for the long term by making sure you're getting adequate rest and eating right in the days and weeks leading up to a big journey. Download a relaxation app. Even just a few minutes of relaxation or meditation can help bring down your heart rate and blood pressure and quell anxiety. There are many apps available that can help with relaxation, "and when it's right at the tips of your fingers in your cell phone, you can use it when you're feeling nervous or anxious." Calming yourself is a skill that can be learned. Seek cognitive behavioral therapy . CBT is a term used to describe talk therapy, and it can have a powerful effect on how you react to stressful situations. Though it's definitely not a quick fix, CBT can help you reframe how you think about traveling, and make you more able to cope with the unexpected problems you'll face on the road by providing you with healthy coping mechanisms. "If you change your thoughts, you can change your response and behavior," Hafeez says. Consider undergoing hypnotherapy. If you're really fearful, consider attending a fear of flying clinic or undergoing hypnotherapy , Hafeez says. These intensive strategies can help you cope with your phobia. "To conquer your fear, you must address it. Hypnosis finds out what triggers that fear in your subconscious. Over time, a hypnotist helps to reprogram the mind so that you are no longer afraid. Your mind relearns positive truths about flying. As a result, you can escape from your long-held fear." Ask your doctor about medications. When all other non-pharmacological approaches have failed, it may be time to consider getting a prescription for an anti-anxiety medication . Hafeez says a group of drugs called benzodiazepines, which include clonazepam (Klonopin) and lorazepam (Ativan), "work very quickly to calm intense anxiety or panic." However, "these medications are habit-forming, so it is best to use them only in extreme situations of panic when you are faced with a phobic situation. And remember not to mix them with alcohol." Gelbart says he's seen some patients who never actually use the medication; they're simply comforted by the fact that there's a pill in their pocket if they really need it. Copyright 2019 U.S. News & World Report Related video: These Things Trigger Anxiety (Provided by Buzz60)


Manchester City will have to break the world record £75m fee for a defender if they are to sign Leicester City's Harry Maguire this summer. The record was set in January 2018 when Liverpool purchased Virgil van Dijk, and Pep Guardiola's side will have to top that if they are to sign Maguire   with the Foxes not willing to sell the England international for less than £90m. The Sun report that Guardiola was suitably impressed by the Leicester centre-half when the two sides met at the Etihad Stadium at the beginning of May, and has now decided he wants to add him to his expensively-assembled squad. The 48-year-old is desperate to sign a replacement for the departing City captain Vincent Kompany   who has agreed to join Anderlecht on a three-year deal as the Belgian side's player-manager   during the upcoming transfer window and Maguire is seen as a good candidate to take Kompany's place in the side. The 6'3 defender has the physical and technical attributes required to succeed under the Spanish coach and, after coming through the ranks at Sheffield United , he also has the added benefit of helping to improve the club's homegrown quota. While the transfer fee seems incredibly high, Leicester have no compulsion to sell the England international, and appear happy to request such a large sum in the hope that the Premier League champions pull out of the deal, enabling Maguire to stay at the King Power Stadium. The 26-year-old has four years remaining on his contract and manager Brendan Rodgers has already expressed his desire to see the former Hull City man remain at the club. Maguire has enjoyed an impressive rise to prominence in the last couple of seasons since joining Leicester in the summer of 2017 for £17m, with his form for the Foxes earning him 18 England caps and making him one of the most sought-after defenders in world football.


President Donald Trump's trade war with China could drive the economy into recession in nine months if he implements threatened 25 percent tariffs on an additional $300 billion of imports from China, Morgan Stanley economists said in a Monday note. Trump threatened last week to escalate his long-running trade war with China, which has resulted in 25 percent tariffs on $250 billion of imports. The president said he would impose tariffs on an additional $300 billion of Chinese imports on September 1, initially starting the tariff at 10 percent. He said the tariff rate could rise to 25 percent. The threat, which came amid ongoing trade talks over policy differences between the world's two largest economies, sent global markets into a tailspin. Amid uncertainty caused by trade tensions, global growth is slowing. Trump's tariff announcements "raise downside risks significantly," the Morgan Stanley note said. "If the U.S. were to implement 25% tariffs on all imports from China for 4-6 months and China were to respond with countermeasures, we believe we would see the global economy entering recession in three quarters," said the note, which estimated that global growth would fall to a 7-year low by the end of 2019 if the new tariffs are implemented and China responds with countermeasures. The new round of tariffs would hit consumers hard. Previous rounds were intended to exempt consumer products, but retail items like iPhones , toys and clothes will be included if new tariffs are put in place. Morgan Stanley said in its note that about two-thirds of items subject to tariff if new import duties are levied are consumer products. Oxford Economics told Newsweek that if the tariffs are implemented at 25 percent, the average American household would be paying $900 per year. Trump said on Saturday that the trade war is "going along very well" even as evidence of its impact on the economy is becoming harder to ignore. U.S. GDP rose 2.1 percent last quarter, a full percent drop from the first three months of the year. Manufacturing activity also slowed to a level close to a three-year low last month. China has responded with its own tariffs on U.S. imports, further exacerbating the trade war's toll. The country's currency weakened more than the seven-to-one-dollar ratio on Monday, falling below that symbolic threshold for the first time in more than 10 years. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has warned China against manipulating its currency, which the administration worries will provide an unfair advantage to Chinese exporters. The renminbi's drop in value evoked a quick response from Trump, who tweeted that "China has always used currency manipulation to steal our businesses and factories, hurt our jobs, depress our workers' wages and harm our farmers' prices. Not anymore!" Global stock markets quickly fell after the value of the yuan decreased. The Dow Jones dropped 1.8 percent. France's CAC 40 declined 1.79 percent, and the United Kingdom's FTSE fell 2.4 percent. Related Articles Trump's Former Chief Economic Adviser Says China Trade War Has Backfired: 'Everyone Loses' Trump Defends Tariffs on Chinese Imports, Claims Trade War "Going Along Very Well" With Threatened Tariffs, Trump's China Trade War Could Cost American Households $900 Each Year Sign up to our newsletter and get Newsweek stories delivered to your e-mail


SEATTLE (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday said it was mandating new flight control software and parts to Boeing Co's 787 Dreamliner to address what it called an unsafe operating condition of certain products on the plane. The FAA's new airworthiness directive was prompted by a finding that certain areas in the 787's tire and wheel "threat zones" could be susceptible to damage, resulting in the loss of braking and steering power on the ground at certain speeds. The FAA said it requires installing hydraulic tubing, a pressure-operated check valve, and new flight control software. Boeing did not immediately return requests for comment. (Reporting by Eric M. Johnson in Seattle; Editing by James Dalgleish)


Curious just how far your dollar goes in Squirrel Hill South? According to Walk Score, this Pittsburgh neighborhood has excellent walkability, is convenient for biking and offers many nearby public transportation options. Data from rental site Zumper shows that the median rent for a one bedroom in Squirrel Hill South is currently hovering around $950. So, what might you expect to find if you've got $1,100 / month earmarked for your rent? Read on for a roundup of the latest rental listings, via Zumper and Apartment Guide . (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.) Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Links included in this article may earn Hoodline a commission on clicks and transactions. 5710 Phillips Ave. Listed at $1,035/month, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit is located at 5710 Phillips Ave. Look for central air conditioning, a renovated kitchen and hardwood flooring in the residence. Neither cats nor dogs are permitted. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee. (Check out the complete listing here .) 5620 Hobart St. Next, there's this studio apartment over at 5620 Hobart St. It's listed for $1,050/month for its 835 square feet. When it comes to building amenities, anticipate on-site laundry. In the unit, the listing promises a balcony, hardwood flooring and a ceiling fan. When it comes to pets, both meows and barks are permitted. (Check out the complete listing here .) 5837 Darlington Road Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit at 5837 Darlington Road that's going for $1,057/month. You can expect to see a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting, a balcony, central heating and in-unit laundry in the unit. Cats and dogs are not welcome. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental. (Take a look at the full listing here .) 1927 Murray Ave. Next, check out this one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit that's located at 1927 Murray Ave. It's listed for $1,075/month. Expect to see hardwood flooring in the residence. Animals are not permitted. There's no leasing fee required for this rental. (Check out the complete listing here .) This story was created automatically using local real estate data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


The Chargers added another linebacker to their roster earlier this offseason, signing Thomas Davis to a two-year deal. The veteran linebacker, who is going into his 15th NFL season, is the lone defender left from the entire 2005 draft. Davis enters the 2019 season with 1,094 tackles 28 sacks, with 51 passes defensed, 13 interceptions, 18 forced fumbles and 11 recoveries under his belt. He also his three consecutive Pro Bowls (2015-17) and a Super Bowl title under his belt. Davis spent all of his career with the Panthers prior to landing with Los Angeles. There, he served as one of the key players on the field, but off the field as well. That's exactly one on the reasons why general manager Tom Telesco signed him. The Bolts were hit with three season-ending injuries to the linebacker room in 2018. Davis, who has suffered three torn ACLs in his professional career, knows what it's like to go through it, but he has managed to bounce back and play at a high level. Davis will serve as a mentor to Kyzir White, Jatavis Brown and Drue Tranquill, as well as the heart and soul of the middle of the defense, Denzel Perryman. "I've watched Denzel a lot. He has a ton of ability. His ability to strike people, I feel like is second to none in this league. As long as he's able to go out and stay healthy, he's one of the best linebackers in this league. I'm excited to help offer as much knowledge to him as I can. For one, so he can stay healthy because I've dealt with the injury stuff in my past. Whatever advice I can offer to help make that happen I'm going to give that to him," Davis said, per ESPN's Eric D. Williams . There were many, including Perryman himself, speculating that the Chargers weren't going to re-sign him because he had missed 16 games over the past two seasons due to various lower body injuries. But the team ultimately chose to give him another chance to redeem himself, inking him to a two-year deal. It was the right move because there's no doubt that when Perryman is on the field the defense just looks better, as he's been a force against the run, which is an area they have struggled at. Since he joined the team, the Bolts have given up 4.7 yards per carry when he's absent, and 4.0 yards per rush when he's on the field, according to ESPN Stats & Information. The former second-round selection has totaled 226 tackles, four sacks and two interceptions. The Chargers linebacker group is stacked at the moment. The team has a dozen linebackers on the team's 90-man roster. There's no denying that they will go into the upcoming campaign hungry for success, but making sure everyone is healthy will be key to their run this year, too. MORE: LeBron says Warriors part owner should be held accountable for shoving Kyle Lowry Cowboys News: Michael Gallup leg injury dampens final OTA session Marlins and Brewers Get Into Twitter Battle Over Christian Yelich Raiders LB Vontaze Burfict impressing coaches, young players at OTAs Packers working on better vision from second-year LB Oren Burks


The idea of retiring early might sound heavenly, but there's plenty to learn before taking the leap. One person asked Quora, a questions-and-answers forum, "What is something that almost nobody knows about retiring early?" Many answers were from people who retired in their 50s, either because they chose to retire or were forced to leave. A few responses were from those of the "Financial Independence, Retire Early" (FIRE) movement, where people quit their jobs in their 20s and 30s and live off of the money they saved while living frugally and investing. Early retirement can be a blessing or a curse. For those who planned accordingly, it's a way to extend the next phase of life meant for unwinding, relaxation and exploration. Retirees get to decide what their days will look like, including volunteering and hobbies, and follow their traveling dreams. But in some cases, early retirement is the result of a disability or forced exit, which could hinder one's physical and mental health and dwindle assets they were not yet prepared to withdraw. Related: This first year of early retirement has been one of the hardest of my life Many retirees shared their experiences, and talked about the realities of retiring in their mid-to-late 50s. Here's what they said people don't know about retiring early: It's not all fun and games "Retirement is not like vacation," wrote Martin, a former mechanical engineer at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory who retired at 55. "In retirement, you have a different relationship with time. Vacations are usually time limited and you are aware of this while on vacation." Someone who retires early needs to understand the pace of life will slow down, accept the new lifestyle he or she is in, be prepared for and plan to thwart the occasional feeling of loneliness and find worthwhile activities, like volunteering. Retirement can be boring if not planned well, many retirees said. Steven, a software development consultant, said he's 65 and still working, even though he has enough saved to live comfortably. "The thing that people don't tell you about early retirement is that you still need to find something interesting to do after you retire or you will not be happy," he wrote. "It didn't take me long to figure out that doing nothing was boring as hell." Related video: Behind the trend of aggressively saving for retirement (provided by CBS News) Refine your relationships Retirees' relationships with their spouses may change, especially when both people are retired. Mark, who also replied to the Quora answer, said he was concerned about spending so much time with his wife   not because he didn't want to be with her, but because they have different interests and so much shared time in retirement. Couples sometimes find retirement to be difficult, as they've grown accustomed over the last few decades to their own routines   whether those were in an office, as a stay-at-home spouse or in between. Before or right at the beginning of retirement, spouses should discuss their goals and expectations of retirement and how they'd like to interact with one another during this time. Genette, a former project manager who was forced into retirement at 50, wrote retirement may also mean finding new friends, especially if many friends were from the workplace. "It was hard for me at first, until I got into photography and started meeting other retirees with my interest," she said. Financial planning for retirement is planning for the unknown   and that could be good or bad Martin said retirement may not cost as much as one expected, but others said it's during retirement one really learns how to manage expenses. Genette said it's a time when people may ask themselves if an item is something they want or need, and when they pay off big bills as soon as possible. "For what was a normal expenditure can be a big deal when your income is reduced," she wrote. Retirees may also fall into spending habits they had when they worked and had higher income, she said. Expenses do decrease in some ways. Retirees may not spend as much money on transportation, as they're not commuting to work anymore, and they may also spend less on clothes, especially if they had to wear suits and business attire every day, a few retirees noted. But other expenditures may increase   substantially, including for travel and leisure. Health care costs are especially important to prepare for, as they are expected to rise in the coming years (and become more expensive for individuals as they age). You shouldn't just retire from something but to something Retirement can be a confusing, even stressful time, as retirees create a new lifestyle for themselves. "You have to know what you want to do with yourself and your life," Martin said. "No one can tell you. You would be surprised at how many people don't know who they are or what they want to do." Creating a new schedule helps, wrote retiree Tom. "There is an adjustment period to understand and determine the routine of your daily schedule," he said. "Without some sort of regularity in your day, it will be easy to waste away your day and more importantly not do the things that make you happy." A friend advised Tom to spend the first six months without any firm commitments, he wrote, and to instead make a list of activities and goals he'd like to achieve in retirement. After bike riding almost every day, organizing the house and working in the yard and volunteering, he found he had created a new structure for his days. "No one told me that I had to figure out how to spend my time," he wrote. "Two years later, I live with a schedule that makes me productive and happy."


Despite the incredible success the Dallas Cowboys have had as a franchise, there has only been one time a Cowboys player has come away with the NFL's Most Valuable Player award. That distinction belongs to the league's all-time leading rusher Emmitt Smith, for his work during the 1993 season in which he held out the first two games in a hotly contested contract dispute with owner Jerry Jones. Will 2019 be the year Dallas breaks the curse? A look through the betting odds from MyBookie indicate it's unlikely. Here are the Cowboys players most likely to take home the award this season, what it would take to do so, and if it's worth throwing some money at. Ezekiel Elliott - Running Back +5000 Tom Pennington/Getty Images While he has the best odds of all Dallas players, the last running back named MVP was Adrian Peterson in 2012, who ran for over 2000 yards at six per carry. Since the year 2000, there have been four running backs to win the award, not one of them averaged less than five yards a carry, and on average they had 2,196 yards per scrimmage and an unbelievable 24.5 touchdowns. Elliott is capable of clearing 2000 yards per scrimmage, he did it last year while sitting out the regular season finale, but he has never had more than 16 touchdowns in a season. A combination of Elliott's 2018 pass catching numbers in conjunction with his rookie year rushing numbers could put him in contention, but it seems unfathomable in today's NFL for a quarterback to not take home the award. Elliott wasn't even able to beat out quarterback Dak Prescott for Rookie of the Year despite incredible numbers. Stay away from this bet. Dak Prescott - Quarterback +6600 Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images Prescott finds himself behind such luminaries as Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins and Chicago Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky in terms of odds for the award. What he does have going for him is the position he plays as 16 of the 20 MVPs since 2000 (including co-MVPs in 2003) have been quarterbacks. In order for Prescott to come close to sniffing the award, the first thing he would need to do is produce with incredible volume and help lead Dallas to a first-round bye heading into the playoffs. The MVP usually is a mix of play and story line, and if Prescott and the Cowboys aren't winning at least 12 games, he stands no chance. The best test case for how Prescott can capture the honor would be Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton in 2015. While Newton had over 4,300 total yards, he only threw 3,837 of them, a number Prescott eclipsed last year. However, in order for an MVP-caliber season to even be possible, Prescott would have to hit career highs in both passing yards and touchdowns by a considerable amount without sacrificing an ounce of efficiency. While this scenario isn't likely, it's the best of the three options, as there is a world where Prescott throws for over 4,000 yards and 30 touchdowns, making this a decent value bet for a team that believes they're ready to compete with the league's best. Amari Cooper - Wide Receiver + 12500 Ronald Martinez/Getty Images No wide receiver in the history of the league has ever been named its Most Valuable Player. Not Jerry Rice, not Randy Moss, not Julio Jones, not even the time Calvin Johnson almost eclipsed 2,000 receiving yards in 2012. So what would a wide receiver have to do to be the first player in history to take home the award? They would have to come close to breaking every single-season receiving record…in the same year. That would mean Cooper would have to haul somewhere around 140 passes for nearly 2,000 yards and about 20 touchdowns. Those are numbers accomplished only in video games. Cooper has never caught more than 83 passes for 1,153 yards, and the most touchdowns he's scored in a season is seven. He would have to nearly double all of his career bests to even come close, and even if he had the talent to do so, the Cowboys offense isn't constructed to that give that kind of volume to him in the first place. Don't waste your money. MORE: Poker player loses brutal 31 million chip hand with pocket aces at 2019 WSOP Main Event Three Potential Landing Spots for Chris Paul WATCH: Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes throws football nearly out of Arrowhead Stadium The perfect storm: Andre Iguodala a possible return to the Warriors News: Major trade target at safety, levels to Cowboys WRs, NFL's best RB


Table for One is a column by Senior Editor Eric Kim, who loves cooking for himself and only himself and seeks to celebrate the beauty of solitude in its many forms. Before I ever tasted ketchup spaghetti , I had omurice , a Japanese-style fluffy omelet over a bed of ketchupy fried rice. Regularly, in fact. My family and I ate it once a week at Don Quixote , a Korean bunsik ("food made from flour") restaurant down the street from my church back home in Buford, Georgia. In the late '80s, as South Korean immigrants were just starting to move to America and set up shop, the one place to get comfort food from back home (like noodles, rice cake soup , and Korean fried chicken ) was on Buford Highway , now a veritable treasure trove of immigrant cuisines. As Irene Yoo tells it, during the 1960s in South Korea, " Park Chung-hee strived to regulate rice consumption among his people in order to grow the nation's reserves. 'No rice days' were implemented, and citizens were encouraged to eat more flour-based dishes and mix alternative grains into their white rice." The result? Bunsik restaurants that served affordably priced, big-portioned plates, like jjajangmyeon , ramyun , tteokbokki , and omurice. Ketchup spaghetti is tangentially related to omurice for a couple reasons: First, its base is also a ketchup-laden carbohydrate, fried in butter, then topped with an egg. Second, its long and twirly history, like omurice, most likely comes from Japan . And as history tells it, Korea and Japan have long been linked culturally, linguistically, and especially culinarily  due to years of colonization. There's a connection here, too, with the United States: namely what happens when Asian countries start to interpret Western food. As Namiko Hirasawa Chen of the Just One Cookbook blog claims, The strongest theory is that ketchup spaghetti originated in [post-war] Yokohama. Around the 1950s, the head chef at the New Grand Hotel created this recipe when he was inspired by the spaghetti and tomato sauce dish served for the American military. Since tomato sauce was a rare ingredient, ketchup was used as a substitute for the pasta. He then named it Spaghetti Napolitan, after Naples, Italy. The "ketchup" in ketchup spaghetti has certainly piqued my interest as a lover of food history and unique trends. Yet, I've found that my peers are significantly less excited about this dish whenever I mention it to them. "Ketchup spaghetti?! Gross!" I have a theory: I've found that the American palate has for so many decades been conditioned to associate Heinz ketchup as a condiment, disallowing any acknowledgement of it as an ingredient in its own right. Which is unfortunate because (hear me out) when you caramelize it in butter, onions, and red bell peppers, it gains an almost tomato paste like flavor that pairs beautifully with pasta. People hear the words "ketchup" and "spaghetti" together and cringe without knowing its history and, most importantly, how fabulous it actually tastes. It is telling, though, when you realize that the word ketchup may borrow from the Cantonese k'ē chap ("tomato juice"), or from the Southern Min kôe-chiap (Xiamen) and kê-chiap (Zhangzhou). This can be a little confusing because kôe or kê means "salted or pickled fish or shellfish." But there's a reason for that: While not its current tomato variation, kôe/kê-chiap was a table fish sauce that the British brought over from China around the 1700s, which means tomato ketchup is, at least etymologically , Asian by origin. In the late '80s, as South Korean immigrants were just starting to move to America and set up shop, the one place to get comfort food from back home (like noodles, dumpling soup, and Korean fried chicken) was on Buford Highway, now a veritable treasure trove of immigrant cuisines. But maybe you have your own ketchup spaghetti story. Our Big Little Recipes columnist Emma Laperruque, for instance, remembers eating something she called "ketchup spaghetti," thanks to her doting grandma who boiled a packet of spaghetti and doused it in the tomato-y condiment. "It was literally my favorite thing, and she was the only one who made it for me," she tells me. "And her fridge was always stocked with grape juice boxes to go with." Though my version may be less nostalgic than that, it certainly relies on ketchup in the same way, i.e. as feature presentation. It's a sweeter tomato sauce for pasta, that's for sure, but it's also got some sharpness from the vinegar which adds a bright note to an otherwise simple spaghetti dish. Don't knock it till you've tried it. Ketchup Spaghetti for One By Eric Kim 4 ounces spaghetti (I prefer thin, but regular is fine) Kosher salt, to taste 1 large organic egg Olive oil, for frying egg Freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons ketchup^ 1 pinch sugar 1 tablespoon milk 1/4 cup Parmesan 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley View Full Recipe Related video: Cacio e Pepe Pasta


One Cincinnati Bengals' starter from last season won't be available for the first four games of the 2019 season, according to an ESPN report. Offensive guard Alex Redmond will be suspended four games for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing drug policy. Redmond started 15 games in 2018 at right guard and played 93 percent of the offensive snaps despite consistently appearing on the injury report for shoulder and hamstring issues. The former undrafted free agent out of UCLA entered this offseason without a solidified spot. The Bengals signed free agent guard John Miller, moved last season's starting left tackle Cordy Glenn to guard after selecting former Alabama tackle Jonah Williams in the first round of last month's NFL Draft and also drafted Ohio State guard/center Michael Jordan in the fourth round., More : Cordy Glenn moves to guard to make way for rookie Jonah Williams The Bengals and Redmond agreed to a one-year contract in April after Redmond signed the exclusive rights tender the team extended on March. That was after what Pro Football Focus deemed was one of the worst season's by an offensive lineman in the league in 2018. Redmond was flagged for 10 penalties and both of his PFF grades for pass and run blocking were among the lowest in the NFL at his position. Redmond was among those not seen during the Bengals' opening OTA earlier this week. Bengals coach Zac Taylor declined to speak about any players not present during the practice. "I'm not ready to say on a couple of those guys; just take it day by day," Taylor said. "The guys out here practicing, we'll give them a good look and when we get those other guys back we'll be excited about them." This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Cincinnati Bengals 2019: OL Alex Redmond reportedly suspended by NFL


Mike Minor , one of the more heavily discussed trade targets of 2019, has apparently been the subject of conversations held between the Rangers and Twins, according to a tweet from Jon Morosi of MLB Network ( Twitter link ). Morosi adds that the "extent of progress in talks is unclear." We may not be aware of the degree of Minnesota's interest in Minor, but we certainly know that Twins chief baseball officer Derek Falvey and GM Thad Levine are keeping busy in advance of next week's deadline. Just this evening, their club acquired Sergio Romo (the pioneer of the "opener" movement, it could be argued), and now we might presume they're interested in additional staff reinforcements. Minnesota has received a 3.88 collective ERA from its starters this year, with five of its rotation members   Jose Berrios , Jake Odorizzi , Kyle Gibson , Michael Pineda , and Martin Perez   having already posted WAR values north of 1.7 on the year. They may not make for the most obvious Minor landing spot, but the time-worn adage of "never having enough pitching" may be looming large in the mind of Falvey and Levine. Plus, the executives are surely mindful Berrios is their only lock to return in 2020. Odorizzi, Gibson and Pineda are soon-to-be free agents, and Perez has a $7.5M club option (or a $500K buyout). Minor's due to make $9.5M next season to close out his contract. While Falvey and Levine may be interested in welcoming Minor to the Twin Cities, it is uncertain if the player would share their enthusiasm. Minor has a 10-team no-trade list, but it's unknown if the Twins are on it. Moreover, as a key part of a Rangers team that has defied expectations en route to an above-.500 record, Minor did not take kindly when pressed recently about trade rumors connected to his name. He said simply that, for players, such rumors, "make us mad" . Minor has made clear he does not want to be moved by Texas, but it remains to be seen if the team will comply with those wishes.


NFL Network's Jane Slater is reporting a source as indicating confidence Dallas Cowboys' running back Ezekiel Elliott will not be suspended in the wake of his Tuesday afternoon meeting with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. Elliott was summoned to the NFL offices in New York to discuss his night in Las Vegas earlier this spring when he was captured on video bumping a security guard to the ground and being handcuffed. Elliott was not arrested and now according to Slater, he may have hurdled a suspension. A source with knowledge of the situation tells me they're confident there won't be a suspension for Ezekiel Elliott. I'm told the Las Vegas police department removed Zeke from situation to protect him but found no merit to victim's claim. https://t.co/HWKlbwvrZG - Jane Slater (@SlaterNFL) July 2, 2019 Elliott posted an apology to his social media Tuesday afternoon , and it seems, this may be the end of it, for now. pic.twitter.com/blstMAWPUN - Ezekiel Elliott (@EzekielElliott) July 2, 2019 You can follow Burke at @BurkeDowner. MORE: 'You don't know me like that': Kevin Durant, the Warriors and a toxic locker room Copa América Schedule, Brazil vs Argentina Live Stream, How to Watch Online, TV Channel, Start Time Stephen A. Smith: 'Andre Iguodala is planning on joining the Lakers' Projected depth chart for the 76ers with Al Horford, Josh Richardson Eagles' Cre'von LeBlanc got in a workout with Raiders WR Antonio Brown


One of the top defensive players Illinois has is recovering from surgery following a weekend swimming accident. Defensive end Bobby Roundtree underwent surgery on Sunday for what has been reported to be a severe spinal injury. According to a report from 247 Sports , Roundtree was visited in Florida by Illini head coach Lovie Smith , defensive line coach Austin Clark and a member of the Illinois medical staff. There is currently no update on his status following surgery or how this may eventually impact his status for the upcoming season. For now, the focus is purely on recovery from the surgery to address the spinal injury. The details of the incident resulting in the injury have not been shared at this time either other than it occurred on Saturday in Tampa. Roundtree was a three-star recruit in the Class of 2017 of Illinois. The Florida native recorded 66 tackles with team highs of 12.5 tackles for a loss and 7.5 sacks for the Fighting Illini last season. Follow @KevinOnCFB


The United States women's national team booked its ticket to the knockout stage in the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup with a 3-0 win over Chile on Sunday in Paris, France. The Americans will now look to win Group F on Thursday when they take on Sweden in the final game of the opening round of the tournament. The U.S. can finish either first or second in the group, and its possible opponents are already starting to take a bit of shape. Here's a look at the key questions entering the Sweden game. You can watch the entire tournament on fuboTV (Try for free). What does the U.S. need to win the group? Avoid defeat. A win or draw gives the U.S. first place above Sweden. A loss will see the U.S. finish in second place in the group, with Sweden finishing in first -- regardless of that cushy goal differential they obtained in the first two games. Chile and Thailand are mathematically unable to finish in the top two. Who would the U.S. play if it wins the group? A win over Sweden on Thursday means Jill Ellis' squad would take on Spain in the round of 16, which finished in second place in Group B. Spain defeated South Africa, 3-1, in the opener, lost to Germany 1-0 in the second game and drew China 0-0 on Monday. This is a team that has quite a bit of talent but has really struggled to score goals. Only one of their goals came in the run of play, with two goals coming via penalty kick. Who would the U.S. play if it finishes in second? If the U.S. loses to Sweden, that will see them play the runner-up of Group E in the round of 16. That would either be the Netherlands or Canada. Those two meet on Thursday to decide who wins their group, just like the U.S. and Sweden. When and where will the USWNT play? No matter what happens in the USWNT's next game, it is guaranteed to be playing a knockout stage match on June 24. If it wins the group, the will travel to Reims to take on Spain. If it finishes second in the group, it will face either Canada or Netherlands in Paris.


He's entering uncharted territory. Sure, Jordan Binnington has been very good in games after a loss. But after being pulled from Game 3, he's entering uncharted territory. Will his confidence really be that low? I expect Binnington to have some worry coming into Game 4, but after he get's settled, he'll probably be fine. The Blues ' goaltender has given up five or more goals four times in the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs, and all of those starts came with a loss. More importantly, Binnington was only pulled from one of those starts - Game 3 against Boston. It's also extremely important to look at Binnington's stats after giving up five-plus goals. His stats in those games are pretty good; in games following a five plus goal loss, Binnington has allowed just five goals through three games. That comes with a .946 SV% and a 1.67 GAA. However, remember that he wasn't pulled from a start until the Stanley Cup Final and his confidence could be low. Quite frankly, it's difficult to analyze just how good or bad Binnington could be on Monday night. He could put up another stinker, considering the stats after a goalie has been pulled in the playoffs. Or, he could show us the best performance of his life, backstopping the Blues to a Game 4 victory. If he's able to settle in and focus, things could get ugly for the B's real fast. If Binnington frustrates the Bruins like he did in Game 2, we may be looking at a tied series. Binnington is the key to a Stanley Cup victory for St. Louis, and there's no doubt about that. The Blues lack depth at forward where the Bruins clearly don't. To keep the St. Louis' Cup dreams alive, it'll be in Binnington's hands to stymie the B's in Game 4. One thing's for sure: if he gives up at least four goals, things won't look good for either him or the Blues.


More than 1,000 miles from the river bank where the bodies of her son and granddaughter washed ashore , Rosa Ramírez wept. Outside her home in San Martín, El Salvador, Ramírez clutched what she said were some of Angie Valeria's favorite toys -- a baby doll and a stuffed purple monkey, holding a heart. The devastating photo of 23-month-old Angie Valeria and her father Oscar Alberto Martínez floating in the Rio Grande is a grim reminder of harsh realities at the southern US border. It's shaken viewers around the world . The image shows a heartbreaking end to a harrowing journey. Ramírez told reporters from CNN affiliate Canal 33 how that journey began. Months before the river's rushing currents claimed their lives, and months before a photographer's shutter captured the searing image of their death, Ramirez said she tried to convince her son and his family not to make the dangerous trek north. "As a mother, you don't want your children to be so far away," she said. "But...the idea of leaving had gotten into their heads." Oscar had been working as a cook in a pizzeria while the family lived with her in San Martín, a municipality in central El Salvador just east of the country's capital. They wanted to have their own home, Ramírez said. "That," she said, "was what motivated them." José Martínez said he'd spoken on the phone with his son just days earlier, on Friday. "He had already been in Mexico for a few days, and everything had been going wonderfully," Martínez said. But in reality, conditions in Matamoros, Mexico, the border city where the family had been waiting for months to present themselves at a US port of entry and seek asylum, were more difficult, according to La Jornada , the Mexican newspaper that first reported the story of the father and daughter's deaths. At the end of May, more than 2,000 migrants were waiting "in conditions of hunger and overcrowding" there to seek asylum at ports where, according to La Jornada, US agents granted an average of three appointments per week. Tania Vanessa Ávalos, Oscar's wife and Angie Valeria's mother, told the newspaper her family had been staying in a migrant camp at the Puerta México Bridge for two months, growing increasingly desperate as temperatures reached over 110 degrees. So Oscar made a fateful decision. Instead of waiting any longer, they would cross the river into the US. "Óscar Alberto took Valeria in his arms and entered the water; he swam to other side and reached mainland, where he left his daughter. Immediately after, he returned and went for Tania," La Jornada said. "However, in an instant he realized that the girl, after seeing that he was getting away, threw herself into the water. Óscar Alberto returned and managed to get a hold of the little girl, but a strong current dragged and sank them." Speaking to reporters in El Salvador as they tried to piece together the devastating news, Rosa Ramírez and José Martinez recounted what they'd heard about the tragedy. Ramírez said her son died while trying to save his daughter's life.


The Indianapolis Colts figured they could get the most out of embattled tight end Eric Ebron, who was dealing with the aftermath of a rough four-year stretch with the team that drafted him in the first round-the Detroit Lions. After a magical first season with the Colts that saw Ebron lead the position in touchdown receptions (13), he's now being considered one of the best tight ends in the NFL. As such, Doug Farrar of Touchdown Wire listed Ebron as the fourth-best tight end in the league. A project player in Detroit, Ebron has learned to maximize his athletic gifts in Reich's offense. He shows excellent footwork off the line of scrimmage, his route understanding has improved, and he's physical enough to contest defenders through any of his routes. And with his catch radius, he's especially dangerous on boundary fades. Ebron is one of the better recent examples of what can happen to a player when he finds himself in an offense in which his value is made clear with intelligent schematic deployment. Ebron set career-highs in receptions (66), receiving yards (750) and receiving touchdowns (13). Though he was used mostly as a receiving option when Jack Doyle was healthy and starting, he eventually stepped into the TE1 role following the latter's season-ending injury. The 26-year-old enters the final year of his two-year deal with the Colts. While most believe the front office should extend him to another deal, it wouldn't be surprising if the Colts waited to see what his role is like when everyone is healthy before making a new deal. The Colts offense thrived with Ebron as one of the top receiving options given his athleticism and catch radius. Where he fits into the offensive plans with Doyle returning coupled with the new additions at wide receiver remains to be seen. But until then, Ebron will continue to be considered one of the best tight ends in the league. MORE: NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players NBA free agency roundup: The latest updates around the league Giants' Darius Slayton already considered a Draft-day steal? Report: Celtics will renounce rights to Terry Rozier, Suns interested Gil Brandt believes Xavier Woods is ready for breakout year


A Sacramento police officer who was shot and killed in the line of duty Wednesday is being remembered for her strength and courage. Tara O'Sullivan, 26, was shot while responding to a disturbance at a north Sacramento home . The man suspected of shooting her surrendered to authorities after an hourslong standoff. During the standoff, the man -- who has not yet been identified -- fired his weapon several times, which hampered officers' efforts to rescue O'Sullivan for nearly an hour. O'Sullivan was declared dead at UC Davis Medical Center. Dozens of officers escorted the hearse carrying her casket early Thursday morning. The procession went from the hospital to the coroner's office. "We are devastated tonight. There are no words to convey the depth of the sadness we feel, or how heartbroken we are for the family of our young, brave officer. The men and women of our police department will continue to do our jobs to protect our community, and we will draw strength from the courage of Tara," the Sacramento Police Department said. O'Sullivan grew up in the East Bay community of Pleasant Hill and graduated from College Park High School in 2011, police said. She graduated from Sacramento State in December 2017 from the Law Enforcement Candidate Scholars program. "The program emphasizes the importance of inclusion and cultural competence for future law enforcement leaders, of which Tara, undoubtedly, would have been," said Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg. She then joined the Sacramento Police Department in January 2018 and was accepted into the police academy in July 2018, according to Sacramento Deputy Police Chief Dave Peletta. She graduated from the academy in December 2018. City leaders met with officers who were in O'Sullivan's class and shared stories about the type of officer she was. "She did a 30-minute plank during the academy," said Sacramento City Councilmember Angelique Ashby. "She's tough. She's strong. There was no one more fit and ready than Tara O'Sullivan to represent the city of Sacramento in our fine police department." "Our last two academy classes have each lost an officer in the line of duty," Steinberg said. "Both Natalie Corona and Tara O'Sullivan had bright futures ahead of them. They were committed to our communities. Committed to protect and serve selflessly. They had big dreams and even bigger hearts." O'Sullivan was in phase training when she died. Peletta said she was scheduled to shadow in a couple of weeks, "which basically means she was scheduled to go out on her own." "We're devastated tonight," Peletta said late Wednesday. "There are no words to convey the depth of sadness we feel or how heartbroken we are for our family for our young, brave officer. The men and women of our department will continue to do our jobs to protect the community. And, we will draw from the strength and courage of Tara. Our hearts are with Tara's family, whose pain can hardly be imagined." READ MORE: 'We're devastated': Community mourns Sacramento officer who was gunned down CHECK OUT KCRA: Stay informed. Get the latest Modesto, Stockton and Sacramento news and weather from the KCRA news team.


Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers said on Monday that he doesn't feel like he's in a rush to get a new contract done and he also said he's not in a great rush to start thinking about winning Super Bowl LIV in Miami next February. That's obviously the ultimate goal for a team that went 12-4 last year, but Rivers said that the team needs to work "one day at a time" and one goal at a time as they work their way through 2019. The Chargers' 12-4 record didn't get them any home playoff games because the Chiefs won the division and Rivers said that taking the AFC West comes before any other tea goals this season. "What we've talked about forever since I've been here is how important winning the division is," Rivers said. "That's always going to be our first goal is finding a way to win the division, which we didn't do. We had opportunities to do [it]. You look through those games we let get away those end up making it tougher on the path." The Chargers haven't won the division since a streak of four straight titles came to an end after the 2009 season and they failed to make the playoffs three times with a winning record over the last decade. That further illustrates the importance of getting the job done in the regular season before moving on to the next task.


The Raiders wanted to "solidify" the left guard position after trading Kelechi Osemele to the Jets. After seeing Richie Incognito in the offseason program, the Raiders believe they have done just that. "He's pretty good ," Raiders coach Jon Gruden said, via Scott Bair of NBCSportsBayArea.com. "I like him. He's a Pro Bowl left guard. The last time he strapped it on, he wasn't just good, he was one of the best." Incognito has worked with the first team, although General Manager Mike Mayock has said the Raiders won't really know what they have in Incognito until training camp. Incognito's competition, Denzelle Good , currently is dealing with what is believed to be a minor injury. Incognito, 35, has not played since 2017 when he earned his third consecutive Pro Bowl honor and the fourth of his career. Incognito will have to prove he is fully committed to the Raiders and a return to the NFL and is not taking his baggage with him to Oakland. "I've spent a lot of time talking with Richie, and this is not a far-fetched comeback that he's trying to make," Gruden said. "This is something he has thought a lot about. He walked away from the game for very good reasons; I'm not going to get into that. We like where he is. We like what he's done and the potential of what he can do for us." Related slideshow: 2019 minicamp highlights (Provided by imagn)


Bayern Munich cruised to a 6-1 win over Turkish giants Fenerbahçe to set up a match against Tottenham Hotspur in Wednesday's Audi Cup final. It was former Werder Bremen forward Max Kruse who had the first significant effort of the match, but the veteran striker couldn't test Manuel Neuer on his favoured left foot. Bayern Munich saw a number of chances fail to find the back of the net, but a moment of genius from Robert Lewandowski helped present Renato Sanches with a simple open goal to break the deadlock at the Allianz Arena. Leon Goretzka then doubled Bayern's lead soon after thanks to a late run into the box, connecting with a low cross from Kingsley Coman before sidefooting the ball inside Harun Tekin's near post. Fenerbahçe were then the architects of their own downfall, with both first half substitutes combining as Thomas Müller picked Nabil Dirar's pocket inside the area, giving the Germany international a simple goal. Goretzka had his second goal of the night ruled out for a slight foul on the defender, but the referee didn't spare Fenerbahçe's blushes when Coman was presented with a simple finish from close range just before half-time. There was just enough time left on the clock for Bayern Munich to be awarded a penalty following a needless foul from Mauricio Isla, allowing Müller to grab his second of the match. Another defensive mistake allowed Müller to complete his hat-trick shortly after the restart with a long-range, albeit simple, strike past a stranded Harun Tekin. Schluss!  Wir ziehen ins #AudiCup -Finale ein und treffen morgen auf @SpursOfficial . pic.twitter.com/d2sG97oACW   FC Bayern München (@FCBayern) July 30, 2019 Fenerbahçe's Kruse was able to pull one goal back with a stunning solo effort, but it brought little more than sarcastic cheers from the travelling fans - the same set of supporters whose jeers caused Dirar to try and walk off the pitch. The pace of the game understandably slowed down and chances for both sides were few and far between right the way through to the final whistle, with Bayern Munich happy to cruise for the final 30 minutes to book their place in the Audi Cup final. Bayern Munich Key Talking Point It took a while for Bayern Munich to get out of second gear, but there was an obvious boost after Fenerbahçe captain Hasan Ali Kaldırım was forced off through injury - with the Turkish giants losing any composure almost immediately. What could have been an important step in their pre-season preparations proved to be little more than a glorified training exercise at the end of the day, although manager Niko Kovac won't care as they prepare to play Tottenham on Wednesday. Player Ratings Starting XI : Neuer (6); Kimmich (7), Süle (7), Boateng (6), Alaba (7); Goretzka (9*), Sanches (7), Thiago (8); Gnabry (7), Lewandowski (8), Coman (8). Substitutes : Müller (9), Ulreich (6), Singh (7), Tolisso (7), Davies (7), Martinez (6), Pavard (6), Arp (6), Zaiser (6). STAR MAN - He hardly had a stunning maiden campaign in Bavaria, but Leon Goretzka's performance showcased exactly how he could help take Bayern Munich to the next level in next season's Champions League alongside midfield maestro Thiago Alcântara. Bayern ft making fun of Goretzka and Muller and they shutting them up every damn time. I LOVE THIS GAME!   ⁰⁵ (@pavuette) July 30, 2019  Goretzka with the greatest assist of all time   Simon (@Torlisso) July 30, 2019  I was confident that Bayern could dispatch Fenerbahçe comfortably; but a 5-0 halftime score is pretty wild. Sanches, Goretzka, and Coman playing extremely well.   I'm a Yankee Doodle Andy (@Philanova06) July 30, 2019  Goretzka is lowkey a striker   K (@FussbaIlgott) July 30, 2019 Goretzka is a physical presence and an amazing aerial threat. Reminds me a bit of Michael Ballack   Bosco Gardener (@BoscoGardener) July 30, 2019 The Germany international showed his intelligence in the final third with a smart finish from the edge of the box, while his physique was also on full display when he saw a potential second ruled out by the referee. Yes, Thomas Müller scored a hat-trick, but picking whoever scored the most goals is just too easy. Fenerbahçe Player Ratings Starting XI: Tekin (4); Isla (6), Çiftpınar (5), Jailson (7), Kaldrim (5); Moses (5), Ekici (4), Turfan (6), Rodrigues (7), Kruse (7), Muriqi (5). Substitutes: Dirar (3), Reyes (5), Sağlam (5), Zajc (6), Sayyadmanesh (7), Kadioglu (6). Looking Ahead Fenerbahçe will face Real Madrid in the Audi Cup's third-place play-off match before Bayern Munich take on Tottenham for the trophy itself - both matches take place on Wednesday - but the Reds will also be thinking about the new season starting this weekend, when they take on Borussia Dortmund in the DFL-Supercup on Saturday.


Newcastle risked stoking the anger of their frustrated fans by hiring former Sunderland boss Steve Bruce as their head coach on Wednesday. Bruce has agreed a three-year contract with the Premier League club, but his appointment to succeed Rafael Benitez wasn't met with universal approval by Newcastle supporters. "Newcastle United can now announce that Steve Bruce has been appointed as the club's new head coach," the club said on their official website. Former Manchester United defender Bruce, who resigned from Championship side Sheffield Wednesday prior to joining Newcastle, said: "I'm delighted and incredibly proud to be appointed as head coach of Newcastle United. "This is my boyhood club and it was my dad's club, so this is a very special moment for me and my family." The 58-year-old might be a local boy after growing up on Tyneside, but his two-year spell as coach of Newcastle's fierce rivals Sunderland and a mediocre record as a Premier League manager are major black marks for an already angry fan base. Some Newcastle supporters are furious that controversial Newcastle owner Mike Ashley failed to keep the popular Benitez at St James' Park after more than three years with the club. Benitez was recently appointed manager of Chinese Super League club Dalian Yifang and said he left at the end of the season because his Newcastle vision was not shared with "those at the top of the club". Ashley has been criticised for failing to back his previous managers in the transfer market, while former England boss Sam Allardyce reportedly turned down the chance to return for a second spell as Newcastle manager following Benitez's exit. - 'Vast experience' - Manchester City assistant Mikel Arteta had also been linked with the job, as were former Manchester United boss David Moyes and Belgium manager Roberto Martinez. But Lee Charnley, managing director at Newcastle United, said the club was pleased to appoint a coach of Bruce's "vast experience and connections..." "The hard work for Steve and his team starts immediately and we will be fully prepared for the challenge of a new Premier League season," he added. Bruce is no stranger to bridging the divide between rival clubs, having previous managed Sheffield United and their rivals Wednesday, as well as Birmingham and their hated neighbours Aston Villa. Bruce, who has won four promotions from the second-tier of English football, has suffered relegation from the Premier League twice, in 2005-06 with Birmingham and 2014-15 with Hull. His highest finish in the top-flight was 10th, with Birmingham in 2003-04 and Sunderland in 2010-11. But Bruce has his work cut out at Newcastle, who have already lost their leading forwards from last season -- Salomon Rondon and Ayoze Perez -- and are the only top-flight club yet to make a signing since the end of last term. The Premier League transfer window closes in less than a month, adding to the pressure on Bruce as he tries to win over disillusioned fans amid calls for a boycott of St James' Park until Ashley sells the club. The Newcastle squad are currently on a pre-season tour in China and Bruce and his staff are scheduled to travel to join them there following Wednesday's match in Nanjing against Wolves.


Years ago, when Nets coach Kenny Atkinson was an assistant coach with the New York Knicks, Wilson Chandler was one of the team's players. That relationship   and the need for some solid, veteran minutes at the four   has Wilson Chandler heading to Brooklyn next season on a one-year deal, reports Chris Haynes of The Athletic. Free agent forward Wilson Chandler has reached an agreement with the Brooklyn Nets, league sources tell Yahoo Sports.   Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) July 3, 2019 Chandler split time between the Sixers and Clippers last season, shot 39 percent from three in Philly, and while he is not the scorer he once was he can be a solid rotation player off the bench for 15 minutes a night, which is all the Nets are looking for. They have Rodions Kurucs at power forward as well. The Nets are in a strange transition year with Kyrie Irving stepping into a leadership role   which should have Nets fans a little nervous   while everyone waits for Kevin Durant to get healthy and return. Chandler can soak up some minutes and provide locker room leadership during this interesting year.


PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Experience bred confidence for the Golden State Warriors, even when challenged by the upstart Portland Trail Blazers. No matter how far they were down, they've been through too much to ever think they're out. ''We just really understand what we're capable of on both sides of the basketball,'' Draymond Green said. ''We're never out of the fight. That's just always our mindset.'' The Warriors swept their way to a fifth straight NBA Finals, getting triple-doubles from Stephen Curry and Green in a 119-117 overtime victory on Monday night. The two-time defending champions overcame a double-digit deficit for the third straight game against the Blazers, back in the conference finals for the first time since 2000. Green had 18 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists, and made a key 3-pointer in overtime. Curry added 37 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists. They became the first teammates to have triple-doubles in the same playoff game. The Warriors will face the winner of the Eastern Conference finals between Toronto and Milwaukee. The Bucks lead that series 2-1 with Game 4 on Tuesday night in Canada. The Warriors came back from 17 down after erasing an 18-point deficit in Game 3 and a 17-point hole in Game 2. ''We've been here before. We've seen everything, every experience you can imagine. So we relied on that,'' Curry said. Playing without Kevin Durant, Andre Iguodala and DeMarcus Cousins, the Warriors became the first team to reach five straight finals since the Boston Celtics went to 10 in a row from 1957-66. Damian Lillard, playing with separated ribs, had 28 points and 12 assists for Portland. He missed a 3-point attempt as time ran out in the extra period. Meyers Leonard added a career-high 30 points along with 12 rebounds. The Warriors were up 114-113 in the extra period after Green missed the first of a pair of free throws. CJ McCollum's jumper from out front briefly gave Portland the lead but Alfonzo McKinnie's basket put Golden State back ahead and Green made a 3-pointer to push it to 119-115 with 39 seconds left. Lillard made a layup and Curry missed a jumper to give Portland back the ball. Facing stifling defense from both Green and Klay Thompson, Lillard couldn't get off a shot but the ball went out of bounds in the scramble. The Blazers got it back with 3.3 seconds left but Lillard's final shot didn't fall. Blazers coach Terry Stotts was asked if he was expecting another buzzer-beating winner from Lillard, who had a memorable 3-pointer at the buzzer to clinch the first-round series against Oklahoma City. ''Yeah, I did. I thought it was going to - kind of meant to be,'' Stotts said. ''When he shot it, it had a good arc. I thought it had a chance.'' The Blazers stretched the lead to 17 points in the third quarter, but the Warriors went on a 12-0 run to close within 95-90 early in the final period. Green's long baseline jumper gave the Warriors a 108-106 lead with 3:30 left. Lillard's 3-pointer put the Blazers back ahead and Leonard's dunk extended it to 111-108 with just under 2 minutes to go. After Thompson's 3-pointer tied it up again both Curry and Lillard missed 3s. Curry made a 3 from the corner with 10.7 seconds left but he was called for traveling first and it didn't count. Lillard's layup bounced around the rim and out and the game went to overtime. Iguodala was out because of a sore left calf. The veteran swingman, who is averaging 10.1 points in the playoffs, was hurt in the second half of Saturday's Game 3 victory. It was not known how long he'd be out, but the Warriors said an MRI Sunday was clear. Golden State was already missing Durant because of a sore right calf. It's unknown when the two-time NBA Finals MVP will return. Also sitting is Cousins, who injured his left quadriceps in the opening round. ''We've had guys step up all along this entire time and we're going to look forward to those guys continuing to step up, no matter what happens with the injuries that we have,'' Green said. ''You know, we're trying to go win this thing. Never the goal is just to get there.'' Lillard separated his ribs in Game 2 but was playing through the pain. He averaged 33 points in the first-round playoff series against Oklahoma City but struggled against Golden State's defensive focus on him. Playing with urgency in an elimination game, Portland pulled in front 30-28 in the opening quarter on CJ McCollum's layup and free throw, but Curry answered on the other end with a step-back 3-pointer. Portland went ahead 59-50 after back-to-back 3-pointers from Leonard, who finished with five 3s in the first half. Curry hit a 3-pointer with 2.6 seconds left in the half to close the Warriors within 69-65 at the break. Portland pushed the lead to 83-72 on McCollum's 3-pointer. After he made another 3 to push the lead to 91-78, he gestured to the crowd to make noise. McCollum finished with 26 points. TIP INS: Warriors: Curry has made a 3-pointer in a playoff-record 106 games. ... Quarterback Colin Kaepernick was among the fans at the game, sitting a few seats down from the Warriors bench. ... Per Elias Sports and the Warriors, Curry had a streak of 81 consecutive free throws made in the fourth quarter and overtime in the postseason - before he missed one with 9:25 left in the game against the Blazers. Trail Blazers: Leonard, who didn't even play in five of Portland's postseason games, had a playoff-high 16 points in Game 3. After scoring 25 in the first half, fans at the Moda Center chanted his name. FIVE AIN'T EASY The Warriors are just the sixth professional team from North America to go to five straight championships, along with the Montreal Canadiens (NHL), Boston Celtics (NBA), Cleveland Browns (NFL), New York Yankees (MLB) and New York Islanders (NHL). HONORING LOWE Former Oregon wide receiver Keanon Lowe got a standing ovation when he was introduced to the crowd at the Moda Center in the first quarter. Lowe, a coach at Portland's Parkrose High School, stopped a student who came to the school armed with a shotgun on Friday. ''I saw the look on his face, the look in his eyes, I looked at the gun, I realized it was a real gun and then my instincts just took over,'' Lowe, 27, said about wrestling the gun away from the teenager. Lowe spoke to reporters before the game. The suspect, 19-year-old Angel Granados-Diaz, pleaded not guilty earlier Monday during a brief court hearing. --- More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP-Sports


A Missouri man who was 11 when he shot and killed four students and a teacher in Jonesboro, Arkansas , in 1998, was killed in a car crash Saturday night in Independence County, Ark., according to state police. The two-vehicle crash unfolded near Cave City, about 100 miles northeast of Little Rock. Drew Grant, 33, who had changed his name from Andrew Golden, had been released from prison in 2007. Daniel Petty, 59, of Essex, Missouri, was going south on Highway 167 in a Chevy Tahoe when he drove left of the center-line and hit Grant's Honda CRV head-on at around 9 p.m., investigators said. Petty also died. Paramedics rushed three other people to hospitals in Little Rock and Batesville, according to KAIT and a state police preliminary summary of the crash. The conditions of the injured were unknown. Arkansas State Police spokesman Bill Sadler told KAIT that Grant and Golden were "one in the same." WISCONSIN BROTHERS ON CATTLE BUSINESS TRIP FEARED DEAD AFTER VISITING FARM, MISSOURI MAN ARRESTED Golden and Mitchell Johnson were 11 and 13 when they set off a fire alarm at Westside Middle School in Jonesboro. As kids and faculty were evacuating, they shot and killed four students, including 12-year-olds Paige Herring and Stephanie Johnson; 11-year-olds Brittney Varner and Natalie Brooks; and teacher Shannon Wright. In 2017, a judge presiding over a lawsuit filed by the victims' families awarded them $150 million in damages. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Golden and Johnson were tried as juveniles and were expected to remain in custody until the age of 21, in accordance with Arkansas law at the time. Johnson was released in 2005 and Golden was released in 2007. Because they were tried as juveniles, their records were sealed. The Associated Press contributed to this report


A multitude of question marks around roster construction and potential roles for players make the 49ers a difficult team to project for the fantasy football season. They may wind up having several players who put up monster numbers and help carry fantasy teams to championships. There's an alternate scenario where they have too many mouths to feed and the fantasy value is limited up and down the roster. We took an early shot at figuring out which 49ers to draft and which ones to avoid in fantasy football this season: Draft: TE George Kittle Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports Kittle set a record for receiving yards by a tight end last season despite playing 13 games with backup quarterbacks. His 88 catches may come down some just because he's unlikely to see 136 targets again. However, he's still going to produce as a top tight end, and may even see an uptick in touchdowns after putting up just five last season. Avoid: RB Jerick McKinnon Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports This won't be the only 49ers running back on this list. McKinnon is coming off an ACL tear in a crowded backfield where touches aren't likely to be consistent on a week-to-week basis. It'll be worth closely monitoring his training camp to see if there's an indication of his role because there's a chance McKinnon may still be prominently featured in the 49ers' offense. But until his health and explosiveness have been confirmed, it's tough to use anything more than a late-round flier on him. Draft: WR Dante Pettis (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) Pettis might wind up being a fantasy football monster this season. He'll earn plenty of targets just because of his ability to get open, but his knack for turning short throws into big gains could make him a must-start fantasy receiver. He averaged 17.3 yards per reception last season and 7.9 yards after the catch according to Pro Football Focus. Pettis also posted 17 catches for 338 yards and four touchdowns in Weeks 8-12 as a rookie. There's a question about his target load because of the myriad weapons in the 49ers' offense and head coach Kyle Shanahan's penchant for getting everyone involved. He'll get plenty of looks and should continue averaging somewhere north of 15 yards per reception. Avoid: RB Tevin Coleman (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) Coleman was the Falcons' top running back for most of last season and struggled to produce consistently in fantasy. He went over 100 yards rushing only twice, and had just one multi-touchdown game. His role is very likely to diminish in the 49ers' crowded backfield, although he may earn enough touches in the red zone to be worth a look. Coleman is due for the type of year where his effectiveness on the field far surpasses his value in fantasy. Draft: QB Jimmy Garoppolo (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) It'll be worth having Garoppolo as a fantasy starter despite him coming off an ACL tear. He probably shouldn't be one of the first five or 10 quarterbacks off the board, but his value in the middle-to-late rounds will be well worth a selection. He's had two offseasons to get comfortable in Shanahan's offense, and now the 49ers have added enough weapons to make their signal caller consistently dangerous. As long as Garoppolo can stay healthy and limit some of the poor decisions he made last season in his limited action, he should produce at a high level. Avoid: WR Deebo Samuel Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports There's an argument to be made that Samuel is the top fantasy option among 49ers receivers going into the year. However, he's a rookie in a complicated offense who's likely going to be tasked with doing a variety of things right away. It wouldn't be a huge surprise if Samuel struggled out of the gate. Pettis, for example, caught three balls through his first three games. He didn't start producing until late in the year. It's entirely conceivable Samuel goes through similar growing pains. There's also a question of workload that could reduce Samuel's value as a fantasy pass catcher. Draft: RB Matt Breida Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports It's difficult to project Breida as a top fantasy running back given the other weapons he'll be competing with for touches. However, of all the backs on San Francisco's roster, Breida seems the most likely to have fantasy value. He was banged up for most of last year and still posted 5.3 yards per carry on 153 carries. Breida averaged 12.9 touches per game and posted 6.0 yards per touch. That number figures to go up if he stays healthy, and his number of touches should hover around 11 or 12 depending on the performances of Coleman and McKinnon. Don't make it a priority to draft Breida, but he's a fine add as a reserve running back. Avoid: WR Marquise Goodwin (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) There's a speed element Goodwin brings to the 49ers' offense that can't be replicated. That makes his health of the utmost importance to San Francisco. Keeping Goodwin on the field this season likely means a reduced role for the 28-year-old. This is another case of his on-field value being greater than his fantasy value. He does have a good rapport with Garoppolo and his big-play potential is always intriguing. Injury concerns and a more limited role make him a questionable fantasy asset in 2019. MORE: Russell Westbrook lost it over a Kevin Durant joke at a comedy show Three Potential Landing Spots for Chris Paul Anthony Davis already messing around with his new teammate LeBron Carson Wentz lands behind Baker Mayfield in a ranking of the 11 best QB's in NFL The perfect storm: Andre Iguodala a possible return to the Warriors


PEBBLE BEACH, Calif.   On the eve of the most dominant performance in major championship history, Tiger Woods was not exactly the picture of contentment and confidence. The day before the first round of the 2000 U.S. Open, Tiger Woods was grinding on Pebble Beach's practice green. It was a session that lasted nearly two hours and drifted into twilight, with the would-be champion concerned about his speed control and lag putting on the small Poa annua greens. With only the faint light of the storefronts to show the way, he went through one lag-putting drill after another. "I told him you're putting great. He said 'No, I'm not putting great,'" Woods' swing coach at the time, Butch Harmon, recalled. "That was the gist of where he was." Despite the particular demands of Pebble Beach's putting surfaces, Woods was on the cusp of the most commanding performance the game has ever seen. He arrived at Pebble Beach having won four times already on the PGA Tour that season, and the weekend before the year's second major he offered a glimpse into what was to come during a casual round with Harmon and an up-and-coming talent named Adam Scott. "It was blowing 30 mph at my course in Las Vegas and Tiger doubled the 18th hole and still shot the course record," Harmon laughed. "Adam told me afterward that he had a lot of work to do if he was going to make it as a professional." In retrospect, Scott wasn't that far off. He was simply getting an early preview of what would become a seminal performance. U.S. Open: Full-field tee times | Full coverage Woods began the week at Pebble Beach with a bogey-free 65 to take the early lead, added a 2-under 69 on Friday to extend that advantage to a half-dozen shots and teed off for the third round with a singular focus. "I missed the ball in the correct spots," Woods said. "You look at all my angles. I did not hit every green. I did not hit every fairway, but I always had the proper angle and gave me the best chance to get up-and-down. I poured everything in." The closest Woods came that week to a legitimate mortal moment came on the third hole during the third round. He found the deep rough with his approach shot and his attempt at an ultimately unwise recovery led to a triple bogey-7. Even in that moment of weakness there was nothing but resolve. "It didn't even phase him," Harmon said of Woods' third-round, third-hole miscue. "The beauty of the entire week was that he was in total control of everything he did. His swing, his putting, his mind, everything was just perfect." By the time Woods set out for the final round on an idyllic Sunday on the Monterey Peninsula, ahead by 10 shots, his only real competition was with himself and history. Ernie Els had the best seat in the house alongside Woods in the day's final pairing. Els had already endured his share of competitive abuse from Woods. He dropped a playoff decision to Tiger to begin the year in Maui and had finished runner-up to him at the Memorial, five strokes backs, two weeks before the national championship. "I wanted to shoot a good number," Els said of his final-round expectation. "Obviously, I didn't feel like I had much of a chance. After six holes you could see it was over. I kind of just tried to enjoy the walk with him. It was a good walk on a beautiful Sunday." Els finished runner-up to Woods a total of four times in 2000   and by a combined 28 shots. It was a unique form of psychological one-upmanship that even two decades later Els struggles to process. At the time, Els was among the best players in the world, but that was little comfort when compared to Woods, who was simply so much better than everyone else. "Frustration always ran pretty close just under the skin with me. Growing up as a winner and then running into a guy like Tiger you could see this guy was going to be something really special. There was frustration right under the surface, but I had to deal with it," Els said. "I kept coming back and he kept knocking us off, so to speak. It was a tough time but it was a good time." For Woods, it was the start of the best of times. His 15-stroke major-championship romp at Pebble Beach would be the front end of what would become the Tiger Slam with victories in 2000 at The Open and PGA Championship followed by the 2001 Masters. His nine Tour victories in 2000 would also become the high-water mark of a career defined by singular accomplishments. "It happened to be a very special week," Woods said. "I made everything. To be able to putt on greens this steep and bumpy as they get in the afternoon, and not miss a putt under 10 feet was saying something." Your browser does not support iframes. Statistically, the 2000 U.S. Open is nothing more than a bullet point in a career littered with highlights. But it was so much more than simply his third of now 15 major championships. If we're keeping score at home, the 2000 championship doesn't hold the gritty appeal of Woods' 2008 triumph at Torrey Pines on one leg or the social significance of Woods' 1997 Masters victory. And this year's Masters breakthrough, following more than a decade of Grand Slam frustration, will also command a meaningful place on Woods' major resume. But the 2000 U.S. Open will always stand as the performance standard for Woods. It's the yardstick everything is measured by   was this as good as 2000 at Pebble? "That week he played as good as he's ever played," said Harmon, who has coached the game's greatest players for more than three decades. "I don't like saying never, but I really don't think we'll ever see that again." Of all the defining moments in Woods' career, of all the commanding performances, the 2000 U.S. Open is the one time when Woods truly played a different game.


The weather report shows more hot temperatures are in store for Phoenix, due to last through Wednesday, according to the seven-day forecast from drone-powered weather service Saildrone . The weather today will bring a high temperature of 104 degrees, with 107 expected tomorrow. The coming days will also bring partly cloudy skies, expected to persist through Saturday. Skies will become mostly cloudy starting on Sunday. Winds will continue to be light throughout the week, with the highest speeds on Tuesday at just 10 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.


The Blue Angels are in Kansas City ahead of the July 6-7 air show celebrating the holiday weekend. One lucky Chiefs player is getting a chance to go on a ride along with the Blue Angels today. The Blue Angels are a flight exhibition team that was created back in the 1940s. The goal of assembling the Blue Angels was to raise the public's interest in naval aviation and to create interest for folks considering joining the Navy. It also served as a way to boost morale for the those already in the Navy. The group continues to this day as a way to showcase the everything that makes the Navy great. The player joining the Blue Angels for a ride along today is Chiefs WR Demarcus Robinson. Brooke Pryor of the Kansas City Star captured video below of the Blue Angels preparing Robinson for G-force with a special breathing technique: Hick breathing with Demarcus Robinson pre-Blue Angels flight. It'll help him deal with high Gs in the hour-long flight. "I'm just gonna be hicking, bro" pic.twitter.com/X5TGeSoSQ3 - Brooke Pryor (@bepryor) July 5, 2019 Here's a look at the plane he's flying in courtesy of KMBC's Karen Kornacki: demarcus is strapped in! he admits he is nervous!  @kmbc   @Chiefs  pic.twitter.com/MlkDJpViFA - karen kornacki (@karenkornacki) July 5, 2019 Robinson is stylish no matter the situation. flight suits should be worn with Jordans more often, imo pic.twitter.com/UtOKbT2NCq - Brooke Pryor (@bepryor) July 5, 2019 There he goes! Annnnnnd Demarcus Robinson is airborne with the Blue Angels pic.twitter.com/4KZzpwasvp - Brooke Pryor (@bepryor) July 5, 2019 Tyreek Hill may be the fastest Chiefs player on land, but Robinson now is the fastest Chiefs player via air. One of the primary missions of the Blue Angels is to do public relations work for the Navy and the Marines. Robinson is likely taking a ride with the Blue Angels as part of their key influencer program. Key influencers are described as people who, "shape attitudes and opinions of youth in their communities." Most anyone can be nominated as an influencer , so long as they have a strong influence in their community. So if you know anyone that is deserving of a nomination, be sure to submit that form to the Blue Angels before the next time they're in town. MORE: What Kawhi Leonard is doing with his decision should be applauded News: Cowboys who could be traded, triple-threat WRs, Eric Berry talk WATCH: Lonzo Ball returns to court for first time since ankle injury Roundup: Donald Trump's Plane Thoughts; Colin Cowherd is Unflappable; Classic Mets Stuff The Steelers got their new Brett Keisel with Isaiah Buggs