Even after making two of their three picks and executing two trades before the end of the first round in Thursday night's NBA draft, the Celtics still have moves to make. Lots of them. After a relatively quiet offseason of 2018 when Danny Ainge drafted Robert Williams and retained Marcus Smart for a club that was returning Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward from injury, there are now holes to fill. Irving and Al Horford appear to be all but officially gone, taking with them 40 percent of the starting lineup. Irving's points and assists and Horford's timely scoring and critical team defense (and more) will have to be found in others currently on the roster or in acquisitions. How confident you may be in the Celts' ability to make the proper moves likely depends on how you see the ones Ainge and his basketball ops staff have made in recent years. Ainge is still on the hook for trading away Kendrick Perkins and leaving the 2011 season in the hands and bad knees of Shaquille O'Neal, as well as drafting James Young at 17 in 2014 and moving up to take Kelly Olynyk instead of Giannis Antetokounmpo the year before. But let's take a look at the significant decisions since the end of the 2014-15 season when the Celts had gotten Isaiah Thomas and turned the corner on their rebuild, becoming a playoff team and affecting what we see now for a roster. Every one of us is wiser in retrospect   or should be   but each transaction has to be viewed in the context of what was or could have been known at the time. June 25, 2015: Drafted Terry Rozier, R.J. Hunter, Jordan Mickey and Marcus Thornton. Season ticket-holders at the draft party were hoping the first pick (15 overall) would be traded, but Rozier was key in the 2018 postseason run and has panned out very well relative to those who were picked afterward. Hunter came back for a second tour of duty this year. Mickey was never the second-round steal some hoped. July 9, 2015: Traded Gerald Wallace and Chris Babb to Golden State for David Lee. Essentially a wash. Didn't give up much; got the same in return when Lee admittedly wasn't in proper shape when he arrived. He got waived the following February. June 23, 2016: Drafted Jaylen Brown, Guerschon Yabusele and Ante Zizic in the first round. Second-round picks Deyonta Davis and Rade Zagorac were traded to Memphis for a first-round pick the Grizzlies had gotten from the Clippers. That pick is No. 20 this year. Brown had his doubters on draft night, but he should have won them over by now. Yabusele has yet to make a mark. Zizic, part of the Irving trade, is 22 and still very large. He showed some nice flashes with the Cavs last season. Thursday night's No. 20 obviously can't be judged for quite a while. July 8, 2016: Signed free agent Al Horford. The Celtics were hoping to add Kevin Durant, as well, and Durant admittedly had the C's on his very short list before taking the sure thing in Golden State. But, by all accounts, Horford was a very worthwhile addition… you know, right up until the time the 2018-19 season imploded and he began to look for a new basketball address. June 19, 2017: Traded the 2017 No. 1 draft pick to Philadelphia for No. 3 and a first-round pick that turned out to be Sacramento's this year, No. 14 overall. Even with the Kings' pick not being nearly as high as hoped, this is still larceny. June 22, 2017: Drafted Jayson Tatum (3), Semi Ojeleye (37), Kadeem Allen (53) and Jabari Bird (56). Markelle Fultz and Lonzo Ball went 1 and 2, and both have been traded. There were some very nice players taken later (De'Aaron Fox, Lauri Markkanen, Donovan Mitchell at 13), but while Tatum may not have made the same kind of splash in his second year as in his rookie season, he is a franchise cornerstone. Ojeleye may be able to parlay greater opportunity into more of an impact this year. July 7, 2017: Traded Avery Bradley and a second-round pick to Detroit for Marcus Morris. Part of this was to clear salary cap space, but Morris has given the Celts two good years and is now a free agent. July 14, 2017: Signed free agent Gordon Hayward. The second summer in a row the Celtics beat out several suitors to sign a max contract free agent. He was expected to be the scoring counterpoint to Isaiah Thomas, but even that dynamic had changed with the Thomas/Irving trade before Hayward suffered the dramatic leg and ankle injury 5:15 into the opener in Cleveland and missed the rest of the season. The full Hayward story has yet to unfold. The lingering effects of the injury were still evident this past year, and there is room to wonder whether he will ever be able to play up to the contract. And as noted here a number of times before, the Celtics believed Tatum would be good, but had they known he'd be so quickly impressive as he was his rookie season, it's doubtful the club would have spent a max deal on Hayward. Aug. 30, 2017: Traded Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, Ante Zizic and the last of the Nets' picks (the Cavs took Collin Sexton at No. 8 in 2018) and a second-round pick to Cleveland for Kyrie Irving. If the Celtics could go back in time, they would make this move again and try to change the elements around Irving. Especially knowing the severity of Thomas' hip problem, this is a deal every GM would have to make   even with Irving being able to become a free agent after two years. In terms of the willingness to "go for it," this was all of that. Was there any way to know Kyrie's personality would become what it did around the team? Did the Celts' famed Brain Doctor warn them? It seems clear the club was still fairly comfortable with everything last summer when it could have moved Irving to avoid losing him for zero now. Sure, it was a terrible look for him and the club when he skipped Game 7 against Cleveland last year after surgery for a deviated septum, but remember, the Celtics were 46-21 in March of 2018 when Irving went out for the rest of the year to finally take care of a knee problem that began in the 2015 NBA Finals. And things seemed all right, too, in October when Irving told a crowd of season ticket-holders he planned to re-sign with the Celts and wrote a line in his Nike commercial that he wanted to have his No. 11 retired by the franchise. Then the team with all the talent and promise had to start playing games, and things fell apart. Summer 2018: The road not taken, Kawhi Leonard. In the wake of Leonard winning the championship with Toronto, some fans are cursing the Celtics for not going after him last year   and certainly the C's could have put together a better offer than San Antonio accepted from the Raptors. Related Articles NBA Draft Updates: Celtics select Romeo Langford, Grant Williams How the Celtics fumbled their way from contenders to another rebuild NBA mock draft: Celtics make power move Al Horford to leave Celtics as free agent, per Herald sources Celtics draft prospects: Wing players Celtics draft prospects: Big man/power forward Celtics draft prospects: Point guards But what would have been the reaction if the Celts had given up young players under manageable rookie scale contracts for a $23 million guy who could walk after a year? And you'll recall these kids had just gotten the Celtics to the East finals. Even with Kawhi in Toronto, the Celts were still the preseason favorites to win the East. And in addition to Leonard's summer 2019 player option, there was also heavy uncertainty about his health and general outlook after he'd played just nine games in 2017-18 and squabbled with the Spurs about his availability. The Raptors had again hit a dead end named LeBron, and even with him gone to the West, they still wanted to get away from DeMar DeRozan's contract. They took a shot with Leonard, and it worked, leaving them with no regrets even if he goes elsewhere now. Though it didn't seem needed at the time, the Celtics maybe could have done the same. But that would have required knowing last summer that Leonard's quad would hold up and that Kevin Durant's right calf and Achilles' tendon would not. Now the Celtics have less to lose and much more that needs to be gained. And Danny Ainge, who fancied himself a gunner in his playing days, is back under the gun.


Brewers right-hander Jhoulys Chacin is on his way to the 10-day injured list with an oblique strain, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel tweets. It'll be the second IL stint of 2019 for Chacin, who previously missed time with a lower back strain. When healthy, the 31-year-old Chacin has been a major disappointment for the reigning NL Central champion Brewers, which is one of the reasons why they're out of a playoff spot right now. At 54-50, they're two games behind the division-leading Cubs and one back of the NL's second wild-card spot. Chacin helped guide the Brewers to a playoff spot a year ago, but he has pitched to a woeful 5.79 ERA/5.70 FIP with 8.12 K/9, 3.96 BB/9 and a 37.4 percent groundball rate in 88 2/3 innings this season. Chacin's struggles are among the reasons Milwaukee's a prime candidate to acquire rotation help in advance of the July 31 trade deadline. General manager David Stearns downplayed the possibilit y Tuesday, but the Brewers are now without two starters in Chacin and their No. 1, Brandon Woodruff . Worsening the Brewers' situation, their main healthy options   Zach Davies , Chase Anderson and Gio Gonzalez   don't inspire a great deal of confidence.


Dramatic video that police in Florida posted Monday on Twitter captured a driver running a red light and slamming into two cars without stopping. Traffic cameras were rolling around 6:45 p.m. last Saturday night when a driver plowed into two cars driven by people who had the green light at a Sarasota intersection while a police officer was there and witnessed the crash, Fox 13 reported. Sarasota police posted the video writing, "We've said it before and we'll say it again. We need drivers to #StopOnRed ." Police added, "Thankfully there were no major injuries." MIAMI MAN CHARGED WITH MURDERING HIS FATHER ON FATHER'S DAY, POLICE SAY Police said the driver who caused the crash received a citation for running the red light. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Police said the crash was still under investigation and the driver could face charges, Fox 13 reported.


The original Recreational Active Vehicle was funkier than the RAV4 production models. Name: Toyota RAV Four (after Recreational Active Vehicle with 4-wheel drive) Debuted: 1989 Tokyo Motor Show Specs: 1993 concept had a four-cylinder 2.0-liter engine, 4-wheel drive, rear limited-slip differential, four-wheel ABS, and was 3695 millimeters (145.4 inches) long, 1695 mm (66.7 in) wide, and 1660 mm (65.3 in) tall Why We Remember It Now: With the RAV4 becoming one of the most important crossovers in the automotive industry, we figured a look back at its origins would be worth your while. Widely accepted as the very first compact crossover to hit the market, the RAV4 traces its roots back to the mid-1980s as Toyota first came up with the idea in 1986. However, it wasn't until 1989 at the Tokyo Motor Show where a concept for a small CUV was introduced with the name "RAV Four"   a shortened version of Recreational Active Vehicle with 4-wheel drive. We were able to find the original press release from 1989 in which Toyota labeled the concept as a "neo-urban 4WD car designed to the active lifestyles of young city dwellers." It was actually more than just a simple concept car to put on display at various auto shows as the RAV Four looked more like a prototype. An updated and closer-to-production version was presented at the same auto show at home in Japan in 1993 with a four-wheel independent suspension and a double wishbone rear suspension. This time around, Toyota shortened its name to simply "RAV 4" and gave it a rear torque-sensing limited slip differential as well as ABS on all four wheels. Images are not available, but the revised concept had a removable "aluminum twin sunroof" and a flat rear seat that fully reclined to boost cargo capacity. It wasn't until 1994 when the first-gen RAV4 went on sale in Japan and Europe, with the U.S. getting the small crossover in 1996. Now in its fifth generation, the compact crossover is massive compared to the concept which was roughly the same size as the current Suzuki Jimny . Research the Toyota RAV4 on MSN Autos | Find a Toyota RAV4 near you Follow MSN Autos on Facebook and Twitter


When Buzz Aldrin embarked 50 years ago on his historic voyage to the moon aboard Apollo 11, he packed a tiny, credit card-sized book, "The Autobiography of Robert Hutchings Goddard, Father of the Space Age." Goddard, who was a physics professor at Worcester's Clark University, launched the first liquid-fueled rocket in Auburn in 1926 and is generally considered the father of modern rocketry. For Aldrin, who became the second man to step on the moon, there was also a personal connection. Goddard had taught Edwin Aldrin Sr., Buzz's father. Buzz never met Goddard, but cherished his father's connection with the professor, said Fordyce Williams, a coordinator of archives and special collections at Clark, where the book is on display. The book was published after Goddard's death, "but I think he would be happy it was published and the fact that it went to the moon would be absolutely incredible for him," Williams said this week as the 50th anniversary of the moon landing approache s on Saturday. Goddard's autobiography includes a story called the "cherry tree vision." When he was 17, in 1899, he was trimming dead branches off a cherry tree and looked over the fields surrounding him, Williams said. "He had this vision of how amazing it would be to see some kind of device take off from those fields that would be able to go to Mars. When he came down from the tree he felt like his life had purpose. He called that day, Oct. 19, 1899, 'anniversary day,' and he noted it in his diary every year. In 1938, in a hurricane, the tree came down and he wrote in his diary, 'Cherry tree down. Have to continue alone,'" Williams said. Goddard wrote his autobiography shortly after he launched his first rocket, Williams said. He died in 1945 without seeing it published   and without seeing the 1960s space program that would land men on the moon using giant rockets like those he had pioneered. In 1966, it was published by Achille St. Onge, a miniature books publisher in Worcester. St. Onge published 1,926 copies of the book in honor of the year of Goddard's first launch. The 85-page book, bound in dark blue leather, is about 3 inches tall and 2 inches wide. "The publishing of the book probably would've been St. Onge's idea. He would've needed to have gotten the autobiographical materials from Esther [Goddard, his wife], so she obviously gave her OK and gave the materials to publish the book," Williams said. Aldrin brought the book to the moon at the request of St. Onge. "St. Onge sent the book to Buzz Aldrin in June before his flight and said, 'Take this book with you and leave it on the moon in honor of Goddard,'" Williams said. "He was not able to leave it on the moon, but he wrote a letter back to St. Onge in September and said, 'Thank you for the book. I did take it with me, but I wasn't allowed to leave it there.' But he brought it back and said he'd give it to either Esther or Clark." Aldrin decided to give the book to Goddard's widow, who eventually donated it to Clark. Aldrin autographed the book and wrote, "Flown to the moon on board Apollo 11." Visitors can see the book at the university's Robert H. Goddard Library, along with other items donated by Esther Goddard, including correspondence from Robert Goddard, patents, and photographs. Alyssa Lukpat can be reached at alyssa.lukpat@globe.com . Follow her on Twitter @AlyssaLukpat .


Dwyane Wade on his final home game.


Matt Chapman really doesn't want the Rays to beat the A's. On Thursday, he hit a walkoff homer against Tampa Bay, and twice Saturday he put Oakland ahead. The first time, it was with another homer, a solo shot in the third. The second was with a grounder that trickled up the middle for a double and sent in a run to put the A's back on top in an eventual 4-2 win over the Rays. Yusmeiro Petit, who turned in some tremendous work in relief, got the victory - and Liam Hendriks, the A's most reliable reliever all season, pitched in Blake Treinen's usual closer role, earning his second career save and first since 2017. BOX SCORE: ATHLETICS 4, RAYS 2 Petit struck out all four batters he faced, and Hendriks had a 1-2-3 ninth with two Ks. The A's have won five of their past six games to climb back into playoff contention; they're two games behind Boston for the second wild-card spot. Mike Fiers started for Oakland with the A's down their best rotation arm following Frankie Montas' 80-game suspension for violating baseball's drug policy, Fiers is making a strong push to be the team's ace. Fiers allowed just one contested run Saturday, and he hasn't given up more than three runs in a start since April 20. He has a 2.50 ERA in nine starts since. Fiers' day wasn't exactly easy, despite a quite nifty first; after an error by third baseman Matt Chapman, he got an inning-ending grounder and threw just four pitches in the inning. In the third, Mike Zunino led off with a double which the A's, particularly Chapman, thought was a foul ball; on replay, it appeared to bounce just to the right of the third-base line and no chalk appeared to fly up, an indication it didn't hit the line. The call is not reviewable - fair/foul decisions are subject to replay only if they occur beyond the base umpire. Zunino wound up scoring after Fiers walked the next two hitters and Ji-Man Choi provided a sacrifice fly. Were it not for Ramon Laureano's reputation, the Rays might have scored twice in the inning, but when Austin Meadows hit a flyball to center, third-base coach Rodney Linares held Brandon Lowe at third. The very next inning, Joey Wendle decided to test Laureano's arm. He was thrown out trying to stretch a single into a double, Laureano's seventh assist of the season and 16th in the past two years, tied for most in the majors in that span though he didn't come up until August. In the sixth, Fiers got two quick outs and thought he'd struck out Willy Adames on two different check swings, but Adames walked, instead, and Joey Wendle followed with a base hit before Fiers struck out Zunino to end the inning, pumping his fist and yelling as he came off the mound. Lefty Ryan Buchter took over for the seventh and gave up a two-out opposite-field homer to Choi to tie the game. It was the first time he'd allowed a home run by a left-handed hitter this season. But Chapman's RBI double sent in pinch-runner Josh Phegley in the seventh and Laureano was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded to send in another. Twice Saturday the Rays elected to walk Matt Olson intentionally to pitch to A's DH Khris Davis with the bases loaded; the first time, Davis struck out to end the fifth, and the second, he bounced into a force, erasing Marcus Semien at the plate in the seventh. Oakland has hit 70 homers over the past 37 games after hitting just 51 in the first 42 games (most of which were without first baseman Olson). Susan Slusser is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. Email: sslusser@sfchronicle.com Twitter: @susanslusser Related slideshow: 2019 MLB season (Provided by imagn)


"Leadership" has been the buzzword of the offseason for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Whether it is quarterback Ben Roethlisberger or head coach Mike Tomlin, the ability of the leaders on this team to, well, lead has come under fire. But after enduring all the criticism from guys who haven't really been a part of the team, it's great to hear from a former Steeler who acknowledges the leadership skills of Tomlin. In a recent interview , Ryan Harris talked about his time with the Steelers and what Tomlin was like as a leader. "He was the best leader I ever had as a head coach," Harris said. "It was the most competitive team locker room I played in. Tomlin had unbelievable talent at every position and created a competitive mentality in every player." Harris only spent one season with Pittsburgh. He initially signed a two-year contract but ended up on IR in October with a shin injury that eventually pushed him to retirement. MORE: World's funniest wildlife photos ever captured 4 Realistic Anthony Davis Trade Scenarios Former Steeler calls Tomlin the best leader he ever had Bears believe Clinton-Dix is an upgrade over Amos Bears believe Ha Ha Clinton-Dix is a better player than Adrian Amos


For 10 days in August, top acts from across musical genres will converge on Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, for Musikfest, held annually since 1984. That means there's still time to book your travel for Philadelphia, an easy hop to Bethlehem and the historic Lehigh Valley. One of the largest non-gated music festivals in the nation, Musikfest, running Aug. 2-11, showcases an eclectic mix of modern music and art while paying homage to the region's German roots. Proceeds benefit nonprofits around the valley. Expect over 500 performers, with headliners including Earth, Wind & Fire, Brad Paisley, Weezer and Godsmack. While you're there, take the chance to dig into the region's unique history, outdoor recreation and culinary offerings. Thankfully, there are plenty of regular, relatively inexpensive flights between Los Angeles and Philadelphia. We pulled from travel site Skyscanner to provide you with a short list of flights and hotels handpicked for the occasion. (Prices and availability are current as of publication and subject to change.) Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Links included in the articles may earn Hoodline a commission on clicks and transactions. Cheapest Philadelphia flights The cheapest flights between Los Angeles and Philadelphia are if you leave on Aug. 6 and return from Pennsylvania on Aug. 10. Spirit Airlines currently has tickets for $246, roundtrip. If you are looking for a more direct flight, you can fly into Lehigh Valley International, then head to Philly after spending time at the festival. If you fly out of LA on Aug. 2 and return from Allentown on Aug. 11, United Airlines can get you there and back for $578. Top Philadelphia hotels To plan your stay, here are some of Philadelphia's top-rated hotels, according to Skyscanner, that we selected based on price, proximity to things to do and customer satisfaction. The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia (10 Avenue of the Arts) For an all-around top recommendation, consider The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia . The hotel has a five-star rating on Skyscanner. Set in the heart of Philadelphia, this hotel is close to attractions such as the Free Library of Philadelphia, City Hall, the Reading Terminal Market and Liberty Bell Center. Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia (117 S. 17th St.) There's also the 4.4-star rated Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia . "Palomar hotel was lovely! Location was great   and we loved cruising through the city on their bikes. They have a wine happy hour and free coffee in the morning. We found the staff to be friendly and helpful," wrote visitor Colin. La Reserve Bed & Breakfast (1804 Pine St.) A third option is La Reserve Bed & Breakfast . The 4.6-star inn is three blocks from the Rittenhouse Square shopping and restaurant district. Featured Philadelphia restaurants Don't miss Philadelphia's food scene, with plenty of popular spots to get your fill of local cuisine. Here are a few of the top-rated eateries from Skyscanner's listings. Talula's Garden (210 W. Washington Square) One of Philadelphia's most popular restaurants is Talula's Garden , which has an average of five stars out of nine reviews on Skyscanner. Talula's Garden is a collaboration between restaurateur Stephen Starr and top Philadelphia chef Aimee Olexy, who Philadelphia magazine says has the ability to send the "fine-dining elite into effusions of breathless adjectives," according to the restaurant's website . "After dining at Talula's Garden I knew that I [had a] new favorite restaurant in Philly," wrote visitor Elvira. "I wish I could give more than five stars to this place   for food, service, menu selections, ambiance. Yes, it's kind of expensive but well worth it." Sabrina's Cafe (910 Christian St.) Another popular dining destination is Sabrina's Cafe , with 4.8 stars from 24 reviews. "The best stuffed French toast made with challah bread, topped with bananas and powdered sugar," wrote reviewer Nazsh. Pat's King of Steaks (1237 E. Passyunk Ave.) Also worth considering is Pat's King of Steaks , which was founded by Pat Olivieri in 1930. According to the restaurant's website, Olivieri had a modest hot dog stand at the base of the famous Italian Market in South Philadelphia. One day he decided to have something quite different for lunch, so he sent for some chopped meat from the butcher shop. He cooked the meat on his hot dog grill, placed the meat onto an Italian roll and dressed it with some onions. The Philly steak sandwich was born. "If you want to have the ultimate Philly cheesesteak experience, you definitely need to come to Pat's," wrote Kacie. "It's on 'Cheesesteak Corner,' right across from Geno's. The line is probably going to be super long, but it moves quickly. You won't feel like a tourist because you'll be among locals, and most of them are super friendly!" Jim's Steaks South Street (400 South St.) Finally, there's Jim's Steaks South Street . "The crowds can often mean an extra-long wait before you actually get to taste one of Jim's fine cheesesteak sandwiches, as the line at Jim's often stretches out the front door and around the corner onto Fourth Street," wrote visitor Chrissy. "However, the unbelievable smell of the grill-cooked beef and sizzling onions will assure you that the steaks are worth waiting for and keep you patient and focused on the eventual reward." Featured local attractions Not sure what to do in Philadelphia, besides eat and drink? Here are a few recommendations, provided by Skyscanner. Philadelphia Museum of Art (2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.) First up is The Philadelphia Museum of Art , which features over 200 galleries filled with treasures spanning continents and cultures, drawn from a collection of more than 400,000 works of art. The huge stone edifice of the museum looks over the Schuylkill River. Scale the steps made famous in the "Rocky" movies and dine at the Museum Restaurant or walk in Fairmount Park, just behind the museum. "This is hands-down one of the country's best museums," wrote visitor Rya. "[It has] art style- and time period-based rooms from all around the world. It takes more than a day to take it all in." The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts (300 S. Broad St.) The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts , home of the Philadelphia Orchestra, is another popular destination. "Very beautiful place," wrote visitor Coy. "Took a tour and saw a few shows here. The [tour guides] are always friendly and informative, but the best part is actually experiencing a live show. The music sounds wonderful in person and it's such a wonderful sight to witness." Schuylkill River Trail Finally, consider checking out Schuylkill River Trail . A 20-plus-mile section of the multipurpose trail terminates on South Street in Philadelphia's Center City. "If you're big on trails then definitely take the time to stop by the Schuylkill River Trail," wrote visitor Cierra. "Good for biking, walking and running." This story was created automatically using flight, hotel, and local attractions data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Following Manchester City's Community Shield victory over Liverpool on Sunday , Pep Guardiola's attention now turns to his side's Premier League opener away at West Ham on Saturday. City have the best squad in the Premier League, with some incredible players only finding themselves on the bench. The Citizens will be aiming to win a third Premier League title in a row, but are expected to face another tough challenge from rivals Liverpool at the top of the table. With all that in mind, here's the side they should start with against West Ham. Ederson (GK) - The Brazilian has kept a remarkable 36 Premier League clean sheets since joining City in 2017. Highly regarded as one of the world's best, he will definitely start here. Kyle Walker (RB) - Produced some mixed performances in pre-season and came under slight criticism from  City fans last year. Will face competition for his spot from new signing Joao Cancelo, but is expected to start at the weekend. Aymeric Laporte (CB) - The former Athletic Club defender is City's number one centre back now Vincent Kompany has left. Played 49 times last season and was in the PFA Team of the Year. John Stones (CB) - The England international developed a strong partnership last season with Laporte until Vincent Kompany came into the side to add some vital experience in the final month. With Kompany gone, Stones looks set to start ahead of Nicolas Otamendi. Oleksandr Zinchenko (LB) - Somewhat struggled in the Far East, with a few rusty performances during pre-season. However, with Benjamin Mendy injured until September, Zinchenko is the likely option. Trusted at left back during the title run in, he should start ahead of new signing Angelino. Rodri (CDM) - The new £62.6m signing impressed during pre-season, with Pep stating he was the best player against Yokohama F. Marinos. Whilst there is competition from Fernandinho to play in that defensive midfield role, Rodri, who was the only player to make more than 100 tackles in La Liga last season, may get the nod. David Silva (CM) - The midfield maestro has been magical for City for years. Given the captaincy in his final season at the club, he will want to go out with another Premier League title. Kevin De Bruyne (CM) - Enjoyed a very positive pre-season and looks to be edging back to the impressive form he produced the 2017/18 season. Probably the first name on Pep Guardiola's team sheet when fit. Bernardo Silva (RW) - The Portuguese star had an incredible season last year, also being named in the PFA Team of the Year. Both skilful and energetic, Silva is another player Pep looks to for moments of brilliance. Raheem Sterling (LW) - The Englishman keeps on improving. Sterling's movement is electric, and with his improved finishing the 24-year-old will be looking to score 20 or more Premier League goals in a season for the first time in his career, having notched 18 and 17 in the last two years. Sergio Aguero (ST) - Aguero is Manchester City's all-time record scorer with 231 goals in all competitions. He is one of the best Premier League strikers ever and will be gunning for the Golden Boot this season.


How to really help others at work, without being a scapegoat, or jeopardizing your own consistent results. Don't you wish you were better at saying "no" to all those extraneous requests for a bit of help at work? Every business owner and professional I know is struggling with their own workload, yet they let themselves get signed up for other people's work, either out of frustration that things aren't getting done, or guilt , or just plain sympathy. It's time to stop jeopardizing your own future. For example, as a software executive, I once had a talented engineer working for me who was always helping others, to the extent that he consistently missed his own project deadlines, and was ruining his health through lack of sleep. After some tough love by me, he admitted that he just couldn't say no to all the people around him asking for help. Related Slideshow: 19 soft skills every leader needs to be successful (Provided by Business Insider) He didn't realize that he had become part of the problem, rather than the solution. I found him a coach, and we suggested the following steps that may help you as well in declining requests from peers, without leading with the "no" that you find hard to express: 1. Ask for a small delay, to give you time to think. Even though your first reaction is that this request will only take a second, it always pays to assess your own workload and deadlines before jumping into another commitment. A good approach is to buy some time with a small delay, such as "Let me just finish this task, and I'll stop by to see you." After some thought, you may realize that you are already overloaded, and this new request is not so easy. Also there may be someone, or additional homework, that you can suggest quickly. Always be sure to stop by as promised, to maintain your credibility. 2. Offer one-minute mentoring up front, and stick to it. Have you ever noticed how many "Do you have a minute?" requests turn into an hour or two of your time? Without saying no, and without a major impact on you, most people will appreciate a quick pointer or two to get started. Ask them to come back with specific results, and don't accept less. One of the biggest mistakes you can make is to actually take over and do the job for the requestor, rather than make sure they do the work themselves. If you do their job, they don't learn anything, and you can bet they will be back again soon. Both of you suffer. 3. Positively point out a better alternative source for answers. Now is not the time to complain about being over-loaded or mistreated. A better approach is offer the loan of a guide book or documentation that you would have to review first anyway, or point out an expert in the department or outside who might be able to answer the question directly. For people who are inexperienced or new to the job, this is the best help you can give them. For slackers and people just looking for a shortcut, you need to stand firm or you will find yourself slipping to their level. Doing many things poorly won't help anyone. 4. Ask the requestor for help in making your help time available. Look for a win-win approach. For example, you both might visit a supervisor to re-prioritize your work, or you may even trade assignments. At minimum, you need to make sure that you get credit for your time and contribution, since most help requests tend to get forgotten by requestors. Ideally, a requestor will be happy to point out to a supervisor the need for additional training or resources, or will think twice before admitting that they can't accomplish a task without help. You should be happy to now be recognized as a frequent requestee. 5. Avoid using the word "no," but humbly decline the request. Without emotion or a long-winded reply, a direct reply is the most effective - "I'd love to help you, but my time is already over-committed, so I can't help you on this one." It always helps to suggest a specific later time, such as come back tomorrow or give me another chance on Monday. 6. Soften any delay or decline with a "thanks for asking." Research shows that people pay more attention to how your conversation ends, rather than how it starts. Keep the conversation positive, and give the requestor your full attention, including body language. Showing frustration or anger may get you out of this request, but will hurt you later. Remember, your first obligation is always to deliver your own work. Being viewed as a "yes" person does not make you a leader. As you look around you, the most respected leaders are most highly focused on their own goals and priorities, and are more productive in the long run. Taking on other people's work won't increase your job satisfaction or your productivity. Don't do it. Related Video: How Smart Leaders Deal With Toxic People (Provided by Inc.)


Speaking to thousands from a sports stadium in Nairobi, US president Barack Obama took the country to task over corruption and the oppression of women. "I don't want everybody to get too sensitive. But here in Kenya it's time to change habits," Obama said, describing graft as "a cancer" and "an anchor that weighs you down." Government corruption is rampant in Kenya, which is seen as one of the most corrupt countries in the world. It was ranked 145th out of 177 by Transparency International last year. In a speech capping off his two-day visit to his father's homeland, Obama also compared sexism in Kenya to Americans who hold on to the Confederate flag which is frequently used as a symbol by US white supremacist groups. "Every country and every culture has traditions that are unique and help make that country what it is, but just because something is part of your past doesn't make it right, it doesn't mean it defines your future," he said. "Around the world there is a tradition of oppressing women and treating them differently and not giving them the same opportunities, and husbands beating their wives, and children not being sent to school. Those are traditions. Treating women and girls as second-class citizens. Those are bad traditions: they need to change." Obama, the first sitting US president to visit Kenya, did not bring up the issue of gay rights in his speech. In a joint press conference yesterday with Kenyan president Uhuru Kenyatta, the US president said the idea that anyone should be "treated differently or abused because of who they love is wrong." Obama also related his own journey from a young graduate who slept on a cot during his first visit to Kenya to becoming arguably the most powerful person in the world to that of Kenya's youth. "When it comes to the people of Kenya, particularly the youth, I believe there is no limit to what you can achieve. A young, ambitious Kenyan today should not have to do what my grandfather did and serve a foreign master. You don't need to do what my father did and leave your home to get a good education and access to opportunity. Because of Kenya's progress, because of your potential, you can build your future right here, right now."


A lot of people in the Lakers orbit have been wondering about what might happen should the Los Angeles Lakers once again whiff on bringing a star level talent to their team during the current offseason. But one person who is even closer to the Lakers is the outspoken father of Lonzo Ball, LaVar. It was Ball, who months before Magic Johnson's sudden departure , suggested that Magic didn't have the autonomy the Lakers organization was projecting. While it's fair to have skepticism on him as a narrator, he's been one of the few people close to the Lakers to talk about the team's operations in public. So it's with the above grains of salt that we present another nugget from the Ball patriarch: LeBron James won't go anywhere, no matter what happens to the Lakers in free agency. LaVar thinks LeBron is playing the "long game." "LeBron ain't going nowhere. LeBron is looking at the big picture. This is LA … He's got enough talent on that team to make them win without a free agent. You have a Ball boy; you have a championship. That's what we're talking about: championships." - @Lavarbigballer pic.twitter.com/rIVU9CCB1k - UNDISPUTED (@undisputed) June 4, 2019 LaVar kept a low profile around the Lakers last season during LeBron's first year and popped up around the trade deadline, declaring that he did not want Lonzo to play for the Pelicans. It will be interesting to see if Ball's latest appearance will be enough to keep his son by LeBron's side. MORE: Heavyweight champ Andy Ruiz hits back at Stephen A. Smith after 'Butter Bean' comment Bad hammy puts Klay Thompson's durability to the test These five upcoming NBA free agents helped themselves in the playoffs Angel Hernandez's Blatant Missed Calls Should Spark Change for MLB Observations from day 1 of Lions minicamp: pick city


NFL Media has hired former receiver Andrew Hawkins, who will have a multi-platform role with the network. Hawkins, who begins in July, will host a variety of content on NFL Media's digital and social channels, including new show formats and other engaging video-on-demand content, according to an NFL news release. He also will appear as an analyst on various NFL Network shows such as NFL Total Access and Good Morning Football. Hawkins hosts The ThomaHawk Show podcast on Uninterrupted alongside former Browns offensive tackle and current NFL Network analyst Joe Thomas. An undrafted free agent, Hawkins played three seasons with the Bengals and three with the Browns. He caught 209 passes for 2,419 yards and nine touchdowns in his career.


Father's Day is coming up this weekend and while things had the chance to be a little awkward at the Morris household, instead the day will be a great celebration down in Fayetteville for all involved. That's the result of Arkansas' newest commitment from Highland Park (Texas) quarterback Chandler Morris on Friday afternoon. If that last name rings a bell, it should because the four-star signal-caller is the son of Razorbacks head coach Chad Morris . Excited to continue on this journey as a Hog! #DiamondGangXX pic.twitter.com/dUGqaBPpWu   Chandler Morris (@Chandleram4) June 14, 2019 The younger Morris stayed behind in the Dallas area to help lead the powerhouse Scots high school program to a state championship in 2018 when his dad changed jobs from SMU to Arkansas. He actually wound up taking over as Highland Park's QB for another Razorback last year, John Stephen Jones   Cowboys owner Jerry Jones' grandson and a current redshirt freshman for the Hogs competing to win the starting job in 2019. Listed as a dual-threat in the class of 2020, Morris held offers from the likes of Clemson (where his dad used to work), Texas A&M, Auburn and others. Least one think that the Razorbacks were simply stringing everybody along before this eventual commitment though, ESPN reported earlier in the week that the Arkansas head coach actually didn't recruit his son at all as part of this whole process. That turned out not to be an issue at all either way as father and son will still wind up together with the Hogs next year and make for an extra special Sunday in the Morris household with all this 'crootin out of the way.


Privacy regulators in Canada have determined that Facebook broke local privacy laws by mishandling user data. On Thursday, the regulators announced that they would be taking the company to court to force it to change how it protects consumer privacy. "Facebook's refusal to act responsibly is deeply troubling given the vast amount of sensitive personal information users have entrusted to this company," says Daniel Therrien, privacy commissioner of Canada. "Their privacy framework was empty, and their vague terms were so elastic that they were not meaningful for privacy protection." The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada opened its investigation into Facebook's privacy practices following the Cambridge Analytica scandal last spring. Around 300,000 Facebook users across the globe downloaded the "This is Your Digital Life" app, which siphoned data to the political consulting firm Cambridge Analytica. That abuse of data privacy standards resulted in the disclosure of data belonging to around 87 million people , and around 600,000 Canadians, according to the press release . According to the report , Facebook did not obtain meaningful consent from users to share their data with the third-party app, it did not conduct "proper" oversight over apps with access to the platform, and it engaged in "irresponsible" behavior with consumer data. When prompted by authorities to submit to audits, Facebook refused, despite already complying with US data checkups. For these reasons outlined in the report, the regulators intend to take their findings to Canadian federal court to seek an order that would require Facebook to change its privacy practices to account for their findings. "The stark contradiction between Facebook's public promises to mend its ways on privacy and its refusal to address the serious problems we've identified   or even acknowledge that it broke the law   is extremely concerning," Therrien said. The report also makes suggestions to update current privacy like allowing regulators to implement fines or conduct audits to ensure companies like Facebook are in compliance with the law. "It is untenable that organizations are allowed to reject my office's legal findings as mere opinions," Therrien said. On Wednesday, Facebook released its earnings and included guidance for investors suggesting that they expect to be fined from the US Federal Trade Commission anywhere from $3 to $5 billion following the agency's investigation into Cambridge Analytica and subsequent privacy scandals. The European Union levied fines against Facebook last year as well regarding privacy, but they were far smaller ( the hundreds of thousands ) than what is anticipated from the FTC. Canadian regulators do not have the authority to wage fines like officials do in the US and the EU.


The project contains 27 rental units, parking for 32 cars, and no affordable housing A developer is planning an apartment building replacing the Red Apple Buffet at 3121 N. Milwaukee Avenue, near the border of Logan Square and Avondale. The all-you-can-eat Polish-American eatery closed earlier this month after three decades in the neighborhood. In its place, developer Stanislaw Pluta wants to build a new structure designed by Chicago-based Hanna Architects. It will contain a mix of 27 two- and three-bedroom rental units, ground floor retail, and garage parking for 32 vehicles. Rents are expected to range from $2,000 to $2,500 a month. The Milwaukee Avenue proposal isn't seeking a zoning change from the city and therefore isn't required to include affordable housing. The project will, however, need a minor variance to cut the parking requirement from 40 to 32 spaces. A second variance would reduce the minimum unit size in order to boost the number of apartments from 24 to 27, according to the Avondale Neighborhood Association . At a community meeting last week, some neighbors expressed issues with the proposed rents and claimed that prices were too high for local families, reported Chicago Block Club . The development team responded by saying that the figures were "not out of line" for newer buildings in the hot North Side neighborhood . Meanwhile, the office of 30th Ward Alderman Ariel Reboyras will continue to accept community feedback regarding the four-story proposal through July 25.


Ukraine recovered from the shock of falling behind to an early penalty as they beat South Korea 3-1 to win the under-20 World Cup final in Poland on Saturday. Vladyslav Supriaha was the star for Ukraine, the 19-year-old Dynamo Kiev player scoring twice as his country won the prestigious title for the first time, succeeding the England side who won in 2017. The Koreans had taken an early lead in Lodz in central Poland, with Valencia starlet Lee Kang-in converting a fifth-minute penalty awarded following a VAR review after Kim Se-yun had been fouled right on the edge of the box. However, Ukraine levelled in the 34th minute, Supriaha turning and prodding in after the Korean defence had failed to clear a free-kick. The same player then gave Ukraine the lead eight minutes into the second half, firing home after Kim Hyun-woo had inadvertently played the ball into his path when trying to make a challenge. The Koreans almost levelled when Lee Jae-ik's header was saved by Andriy Lunin, the ball hitting the post on its way to safety. Instead, Ukraine secured the title a minute from time when Heorhiy Tsitaishvili ran more than half the length of the field before finishing emphatically into the far corner. Ukraine had finished top of a group also containing the United States, Nigeria and Qatar, before seeing off Panama, Colombia and then Italy on their way to the final. France, Argentina and Portugal had been among the other nations taking part in Poland.


Payment could soon be on the way for personal seat licenses holders for the former St. Louis Rams football team.


Peanut butter is a classic treat that you can enjoy during the morning as breakfast on toast, at lunchtime on bread with a little jam, or in the evening as a dessert in your peanut butter cookies. It can even be added to sauces to give your dish a savory nuttiness and blended into cocktails if you appreciate drinks that are smooth and creamy. My family definitely likes to eat their fair share of peanut butter and recently, my youngest kiddo suggested trying to make our own. I loved the idea, but instead of making the same kind of thing you might find in any jar at the grocery store, we opted to try making flavored peanut butter. We considered different flavors that we all like while wanting to try a few different versions that weren't too similar and figured that we'd start out with cocoa peanut butter, cinnamon peanut butter, and coconut peanut butter. If you're interested in making your own peanut butter but aren't necessarily a fan of cocoa, cinnamon, or coconut, there are endless options when it comes to other ingredients that would give your butter a delicious twist. Using some vanilla would make your peanut butter wonderfully rich and adding a little hot chili would give your peanut butter a fiery kick. You could also switch things up and use almonds instead of peanuts if you prefer the one nut over the other. While I'd love to try other versions in the future, I was excited to start with the three I had picked out so planned a quick trip to the grocery store to pick up everything I'd need to get started. Read on to see the result of my attempt to make DIY flavored peanut butter and find out how to make it for yourself. What You'll Need Food processor or blender Peanuts (I used roasted and salted but you can use whatever kind of nuts you prefer) Cocoa powder Ground cinnamon Shredded coconut (either sweetened or non-sweetened) Ramekins or jars Measuring cups and spoons Spatula Cocoa Peanut Butter: Step 1 I decided to start with the cocoa flavored peanut butter because, well, it's chocolate! I was really excited to test it out and see how much of the cocoa taste would actually come through, so grabbed the food processor, peanuts, and cocoa powder and got to work. Cocoa Peanut Butter: Step 2 I added two cups of salted roasted peanuts to my food processor and then topped it off with two tablespoons of cocoa powder. I figured I would stick to one tablespoon of flavoring to one cup of peanuts across all three peanut butter creations to keep the recipe consistent. I popped on the processor's lid and used the pulsed puree setting. Cocoa Peanut Butter: Step 3 My food processor was having a hard time really breaking down the cocoa powder and peanuts, so I switched the mixture over to my blender to see if it would do a better job. The blender worked perfectly! It took about five minutes of blending to get a nice smooth texture. Cocoa Peanut Butter: Result The cocoa flavored peanut butter came out wonderfully. The texture was nice and smooth and I immediately picked up on the scent of chocolate and roasted peanuts. I couldn't help myself, so I gave it a quick little taste and the flavors seemed pretty balanced, so I didn't feel the need to make the spread a full-on Nutella-like mixture by cramming in more cocoa. Cinnamon Peanut Butter: Step 1 Next, I went with the cinnamon flavored peanut butter. I rinsed out my blender well so that there wouldn't be any leftover chocolate to affect the taste of the new peanut butter (although a cocoa-cinnamon peanut butter might be nice to try another time) and got out more peanuts, ground cinnamon, and another ramekin. Cinnamon Peanut Butter: Step 2 I poured two cups of roasted salted peanuts and two tablespoons of ground cinnamon into my blender. I then again used the pulse setting to break down the peanuts and blend the mixture together. Cinnamon Peanut Butter: Step 3 The blending process went a bit quicker than before and I only had to stop a few times to push the amazing smelling cinnamon mixture down in order to make sure everything was blending properly. Because I'm always paranoid about cutting myself with a blender, I made sure to keep the machine unplugged as I was using the spatula to move around the ingredients. Once the spread became beautifully buttery, I took my spatula and poured the mixture into my ramekin. Cinnamon Peanut Butter: Result Just like my first attempt, this second peanut butter came out silky and smooth thanks to my blending prowess. But if you like something with a little more crunch (i.e. chunky peanut butter), then you can stop blending once you've hit your target texture. I again tried a little taste and was nicely surprised by how well the cinnamon complemented the peanut butter with a flavor that was not overpowering, yet very present. Coconut Peanut Butter: Step 1 I was really on a roll going into the last flavored peanut butter, but also a little apprehensive. I knew that coconuts were tasty and peanuts are awesome, so why shouldn't the two want to be peanut butter besties…err, right?! I got the rest of my peanuts together along with some sweetened shredded coconut, blender, spatula, and a ramekin and started my final flavored peanut butter. Coconut Peanut Butter: Step 2 I kept things consistent and added two cups of roasted salted peanuts, just like the previous recipes. I then added two tablespoons of sweetened shredded coconut into my blender and set it to pulse. Coconut Peanut Butter: Step 3 While blending the coconut and peanut, the resulting mixture looked a little dry and was taking longer to break down than the other flavors. I was tempted to add a little bit of coconut milk just to loosen up the ingredients, but I decided against it and kept on blending. Coconut Peanut Butter: Result My patience paid off as the extra time in the blender turned the mixture into a soft and creamy coconut delight. The smell was more subtle than the cocoa and cinnamon but was still pleasant and warming   like, literally. The peanut butter was actually warm because of all the blending, which made it even more appealing and comforting. Taste Test When my three flavors of peanut butter were ready to go, it was time for the final taste test. I toasted some bread and spread on the super smooth peanut butter. The cocoa peanut butter had a rich color and smelled like dark chocolate. After taking the first bite, I found that the texture of the spread was nice and silky but the cocoa flavor was a bit bitter. Next time, I might try using milk chocolate instead of the cocoa to create a sweeter taste. The cinnamon peanut butter came out with a beautiful caramel color and had a lovely cinnamon fragrance. The taste was amazing! Not only was the spread buttery and soft in your mouth but the cinnamon paired deliciously with the nuttiness. The coconut peanut butter, with the help of some marathon mixing, came out as a light and creamy spread that had a very subtle coconut scent. The mixture could have used more coconut flavor, so next time, I might add another tablespoon or two of coconut. While I plan on making a few adjustments to my homemade peanut butter the next time I make it, I definitely deemed the experience a success and highly suggest that you try to mix up your own delicious DIY flavored peanut butter. Related video: The Genius Trick to Keep Your Peanut Butter From Separating (No Stirring Required) [provided by Real Simple]


Read on for the most recent top news you may have missed in Philadelphia. Philadelphia Energy Solutions plans to close refinery after fire, report says Closing the refinery would have a huge impact on the Philadelphia economy and the oil industry. Read the full story on Philadelphia Inquirer . 13-year-old boy critically injured in Kensington house fire Philadelphia police say a 13-year-old boy was rushed to the hospital after a fire in the Kensington section on Wednesday night. Read the full story on 6abc Action News . Record cocaine bust grows to nearly 20 tons The historic drug seizure this month by federal agents aboard a cargo ship at a South Philadelphia port grew in total size to nearly 20 tons   $1.3 billion in cocaine. Read the full story on NBC10 Philadelphia . U.S. Postal Service employee struck by vehicle in southwest Philadelphia The postal worker was critically injured after he was struck by a stolen car during a multi-vehicle accident. Read the full story on CBS Philly . 'Worst health crisis this generation has ever seen': Officials detail efforts to battle opioid crisis in Philadelphia Philadelphia city leaders released a progress report Wednesday morning detailing costly efforts to stabilize what is the city's ground zero of the opioid epidemic: the Kensington and Fairhill sections of the city. Read the full story on CBS Philadelphia . This story was created automatically using data about news stories on social media from CrowdTangle , then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


We don't see many Quandre Diggs jerseys around Michigan. Even though the Lions defensive back earned his first Pro Bowl nod after the 2018 season, his popularity has yet to take off in the Mitten State. That should change. Quickly… Diggs took care of a fan who had a No. 28 jersey proudly featured in her home. It was among the casualties of a devastating flood in metro Detroit recently. When her tweets on the flooding in her home hit, Diggs and the Lions sprung to action. "We want to treat everybody like family and I just wanted to do my part," Diggs humbly states to the Lions' Tori Petry. The Lions invited her to pick up the jersey at team HQ in Allen Park. Diggs personally handed his big fan her new jersey and autographed it for her. #OnePride is Family! After losing her prized @qdiggs6 jersey in the recent flooding, it was only right to give @lmr88 a surprise that she'll never forget. pic.twitter.com/dwKbMkSRjs - Detroit Lions (@Lions) May 14, 2019 Such a classy gesture from Diggs and the Lions. Bravo! MORE: This video from behind the bench might be the best view of Kawhi Leonard's buzzer-beater NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players Steelers looking mediocre in Peter King's latest NFL power rankings Report: Chicago Bulls could offer top-6 pick for Lonzo Ball in trade Report: Giants agree to terms with Freedom Akinmoladun


Guests at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden might start to see one of the gorillas slowing down. Jomo, a 27-year-old silverback gorilla, was diagnosed by vets and neurologists with a degenerative spinal cord condition. The zoo said it has no medical or surgical cure. Jomo is father to Mona and Elle and he's easily recognizable. The zoo said he's the largest gorilla at nearly twice as big as the adult females. More: Gorilla Ndume back at Cincinnati Zoo after 8-month legal battle More: Fiona's dad, Henry the hippo, dies at Cincinnati Zoo "(The condition) is increasingly affecting his mobility, and his quality of life is being closely monitored by the care team," the zoo said in a Facebook post. "To alleviate his symptoms, Jomo is being treated with medications and both laser and physical therapy." The zoo said gorilla keepers have a close relationship with Jomo and have been able to train him to do exercises for physical therapy. "As the condition progresses, visitors may notice more labored walking and other physical changes caused by the disorder," the zoo said. "For now, Jomo still enjoys time with his family and maintains his important role as the silverback leader and role model for the youngsters in his group." This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Cincinnati Zoo says gorilla's spinal cord condition is 'increasingly affecting' him


Curious just how far your dollar goes in Orlando? We've rounded up the latest rental listings via rental site Zumper to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to locating a rental in Orlando if you don't want to spend more than $1,100/month on rent. Take a peek at what rentals the city has to offer, below. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.) Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Links included in this article may earn Hoodline a commission on clicks and transactions. 2200 Metropolitan Way, #926 (Park Central) Listed at $1,100/month, this 605-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom condo is located at 2200 Metropolitan Way, #926. The unit features a new kitchen, a new bathroom, fresh paint, carpet and hardwood flooring. The building has outdoor space, a swimming pool and a fitness center. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: this spot doesn't allow cats or dogs. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee. According to Walk Score, this location requires a car for most errands, is fairly bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options. (Check out the complete listing here .) 9117 Lee Vista Blvd., #607 (Vista East) Next, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit located at 9117 Lee Vista Blvd., #607. It's also listed for $1,100/month for its 495 square feet of space. In the apartment, you'll find cabinet space. The building offers garage parking. Pets are not welcome. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee. Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address isn't very walkable, is somewhat bikeable and offers limited transit options. (Take a gander at the complete listing here .) 6593 Queens Borough Ave., #103 Here's an 885-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom condo at 6593 Queens Borough Ave., #103 that's going for $1,100/month. In the unit, you will find granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and hardwood flooring. Amenities offered in the building include outdoor space, a business center, a swimming pool and a fitness center. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: this spot doesn't allow cats or dogs. There's no leasing fee required for this rental. According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area is car-dependent, is somewhat bikeable and has some transit options. (Take a look at the full listing here .) 2009 E. Jefferson St. (Lawsona-Fern Creek) Located at 2009 E. Jefferson St., here's a 500-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom residence that's listed for $1,100/month. In the apartment, you can anticipate hardwood floors, new cabinets and kitchen appliances. The building boasts outdoor space. Pet lovers are in luck: cats and dogs are welcome. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee. Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area is quite walkable, is quite bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options. (Take a gander at the complete listing here .) 6500 Metrowest Blvd. Next, check out this 635-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom that's located at 6500 Metrowest Blvd. It's listed for $1,090/month. Inside, you'll have hardwood flooring, high ceilings, in-unit laundry and a large closet. When it comes to building amenities, anticipate a fitness center and a swimming pool. Luckily for pet owners, both dogs and cats are permitted. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental. Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is moderately walkable, is bikeable and has some transit options. (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.


Thanks in large part to back-to-back Heisman Trophy-winning quarterbacks, Lincoln Riley was a hot topic of speculation during the most recent spinning of the NFL coaching carousel, even as the head coach has stated in the past it's " hard to see myself leaving Oklahoma " for the big-boy league of professional football. In approving a contract extension for Riley earlier this year, the coach's employer gave itself a (very small) bit of a financial buffer should Riley ever change his mind. Based on an open records request, Tulsa World reported Tuesday that, should Riley leave OU for any other job, including the NFL, after the 2019 season, he would owe the university $4.6 million. That number drops by $1 million every year thereafter until March 16, 2022, at which point a buyout would be waived. Riley's new deal runs through the 2023 season; if he's the head coach on April 1, 2021, he would be due a $1 million bonus. Additionally, the World writes, "Riley receives $700,000 as an annual stay benefit if he remains employed as OU's head coach on June 1 of each contract year." The newspaper further writes that, "[i]n addition to the annual stay benefit after two seasons, Riley gets an annual amount of $1 million deposited into a supplemental retirement income plan." "Riley is immediately fully vested in the plan," the paper added. The $6 million in total compensation Riley will receive for 2019 is the most OU has paid any head football coach in its history, topping the $5.55 million Bob Stoops made in what turned out to be his final season in Norman. The 35-year-old Riley just completed his second season at OU. In those two seasons, the Sooners have gone 24-4 and won a pair of Big 12 championships. The Sooners have also appeared in the playoffs both of those seasons and OU quarterbacks have claimed back-to-back Heisman Trophy wins   Kyler Murray this season ( HERE ), Baker Mayfield last ( HERE ).


On the offensive side of the ball, the free space on the Packers bingo board might as well be "illusion of complexity." On defense, after two offseasons of personnel acquisition and advancement to graduate-level coursework for Mike Pettine's current pupils, the word will be "multiple." In just two seasons, the front office has stripped the Packers defense down to the studs and implemented a full-on renovation. GM Brian Gutekunst demo'd a lineup consisting of Clay Matthews, Nick Perry, Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, Jermaine Whitehead, Damarious Randall, Jake Ryan and Davon House and replaced it with a specific archetype on both the front and back end of the defense. That archetype, according to Pettine, is to achieve a specific schematic and personnel philosophy, a goal the team appears close to achieving. "I like to appear multiple," Pettine told the media back in June of 2018. "I know some people have said the system is complicated, but we like to appear multiple without putting that much stuff in." "I've always believed in having those versatile, hybrid-type players for two reasons: One, a guy who can play multiple positions can give you depth. So, if a guy gets an injury…you can move him around. When you add versatile guys, that adds depth. And another thing is from an identification standpoint on the other side of the ball that (the offensive players) don't clearly see…When you can move guys around and trade jobs not just within games but week-to-week, because a big part of offensive is identifying who the rushers are and what positions they're playing, so when you have guys like that, you can do a lot more with those players." With two full years to draft and sign talent, it's quite clear just how this defense is being reshaped in Pettine's image. Up front, Za'Darius Smith and Preston Smith both can play multiple spots, especially the former who spent time in Baltimore shuffling down inside and lining up against interior offensive linemen on pass rushing downs. "Preston has dropped more into coverage and can be more - I don't want to use the word finesse - but Za'Darius is more of a power-type rusher and also has the flexibility (and) you can move him around," Pettine told reporters this week. While Kenny Clark was drafted before Pettine arrived, what he does well is very much in line with what the defense wants to do. Clark splits doubles teams regularly and can hold the point of attack with the best of them; however, Clark's an excellent athlete for his size, which should only further his positional flexibility. This year's fifth-round pick, Texas A&M defensive lineman Kingsley Keke, played all over the line of scrimmage in college and brings that versatility to Green Bay. The Packers' top target in April's draft, first-round pick Rashan Gary, embodies the "multiple" ethos. At 277 pounds, Gary's first step and straight-line speed resembles someone weighing closer to 250 pounds. He can chase and close cut-back lanes on the back side, but he's also big and strong enough to hold the point. "It's unbelievable," Packers outside linebackers coach Mike Smith said about Gary Wednesday. "A guy that size and that speed and that athleticism, I've never seen it, and I've been in the league for 11 years." "You got a guy that's got a get off and speed and you're strong and you're powerful, that's a dangerous combination," Smith said. "He just has to learn how to use those tools." In theory, the Packers have in their arsenal on the front a deep pool of players who are positional chameleons. Can they rush the passer? Yes. Can they hold the point against the run? Yes. Can they line up on the edge? Yes. Can they line up over a guard or center? Yes. On the back end, it's the same story. The Packers spent precious resources repairing the safety position, arguably the team's worst position group last year. Yet Gutekunst didn't just take a blank-check approach towards fixing the safety group. Instead of bidding for Landon Collins or Tyrann Mathieu or Earl Thomas, Gutekunst invested in Adrian Amos, who often played second fiddle to Eddie Jackson in Chicago. In the draft, the Packers made Maryland's Darnell Savage a priority, trading up and making Savage the first defensive back selected in the draft. The link? Neither is just a free safety or strong safety. They can do both. "If you had to say, Adrian would probably lean towards being a strong safety, and Darnell obviously leaning towards free safety," Pettine stated. "But they're interchangeable. … You want them to major in what they're best at, but I think both of them can do it all." "That's something that I've always liked in this system, that teams can't identify. 'Hey, when the strong (safety) is here, it means this. And when the free (safety) is here, it means that," Pettine said. Like Preston Smith, Za'Darius Smith and Gary, Amos and Savage won't have easily definable roles. Quarterbacks setting the protection or reading the coverage might not get as many pre-snap reads. Adjustments, in theory, will be harder to come by for opposing offenses. There's a method to Pettine's madness, it appears. "What I like about the room is that it's not all the same guy," Pettine said. "I think in every position room, you need to have that variation in skillset so that way you can do some different things with different guys and move them around." Last year saw the additions of Jaire Alexander, Josh Jackson and Oren Burks, but it was always going to take more than one offseason to get the personnel where it needs to be. Or, in Pettine's own words from last offseason: "You have your system, and you have an idea of what you want and make every effort to build the roster that way, but in the meantime, you can't win with players you don't have." On paper, the Packers have the players. Time to turn on the machine. MORE: This flying-knee KO just 10 seconds into a PFL fight had the MMA world in awe Great News: Jimmy Butler Wants to be a Laker Spurs' DeMar DeRozan 'possibly could be on the trade block' to Lakers Kyrie Irving spotted hanging out with LeBron James in Los Angeles Jon Gruden ready for Raiders, new WR corps to stretch the field


Von Miller 's habit of organizing pass rushers for an annual effort to compare notes in order to better terrorize quarterbacks could make things awkward when opposing pass rushers use tips gleaned from the gathering to sack Broncos quarterback Joe Flacco . But as Chris Simms and I discussed the dynamic on Monday's PFT Live , an obvious idea emerged. Other position groups should do the same thing. Whether it's offensive linemen, defensive backs, receivers, quarterbacks, etc., Miller's decision to share trade secrets with other defensive linemen who make a living trying to stop offensive players from making a living opens the door for everyone else to do the same thing. It's a byproduct of NFL free agency. Before players could move with some degree of freedom between teams (in the old days, they changed teams only when their current teams wanted them to), players who played on different teams regarded others as strangers at best, enemies at worst. It's now a much different world, and if pass rushers are going to exploit relationships sparked by the fact that the players previously have played together or the vague possibility that they will play together in the future, other position groups need to follow suit.