The number of millionaires in the U.S. is at an all-time high, with 10.23 million U.S. households boasting a net worth between $1 million and $5 million. As the number of millionaire households continues to increase for the 10th consecutive year, GOBankingRates found that many Americans expect to become wealthy. In fact, when 1,008 people were asked, "Do you think that you will become a millionaire during your lifetime?" back in 2017, a surprising 29% said "yes" and 71% said "no." In a new 2019 survey, GOBankingRates wanted to find out whether Americans who are confident they'll become millionaires actually have a plan to achieve wealth. The survey asked 1,001 aspiring millionaires about their plans for getting rich, how long they think it'll take, and what steps and sacrifices are necessary to reach their goal. The results show that a majority of aspiring millionaires do have a plan: About 62% of respondents said they've outlined how to become a millionaire compared with nearly 38% who have not. At nearly 69%, millennial respondents ages 25 to 34 were the most likely to have a plan for how to get rich. Baby boomers ages 55 to 64, on the other hand, were the least likely to have a plan, with only 55% of respondents in this age group answering in the affirmative. Men were more likely than women to confirm plans for becoming a millionaire   about 64% versus nearly 61%. Keep reading to discover what Americans say you need to do to achieve millionaire status in the U.S. Find Out: How Long It Takes To Become a Millionaire in Every State Learning How To Invest Is the First Step to Wealth Thanks to the power of compound interest, investing can be a great way to grow your money. If you're worried about losing money when investing, consider safer investments that still offer good returns. Nearly 40% of respondents said the first step to becoming a millionaire is learning how to invest. Not only was this the top response overall, but it was also the most popular among all age groups and both men and women. Survey Question: Which of the following must you do first to become a millionaire one day? Answer Choice Response Rate Learn how to invest 39.8% Save more/spend less 17.8% Pay off debt/pay back loans 17.6% Get a college degree (e.g. bachelor's, master's, Ph.D.) 8.4% Land a higher-paying job 5.6% Other 10.9% Other common responses were saving more and spending less, as well as paying off debt. Each of these choices garnered about 18% of the responses. Respondents were less likely to think that getting a college degree or landing a higher-paying job is the initial steppingstone to wealth. However, young adults ages 18 to 24 were far more likely to believe that graduating with a college degree is the first step to becoming a millionaire. Approximately 25% of respondents in this age group chose this response. By a margin of nearly 6 percent, men were more likely than women to think that a college degree is an important first step. Adults ages 65 and older were the most likely to believe that people should prioritize saving more and spending less to reach millionaire status, at nearly 22%. Women were also more likely than men to think that saving more and spending less are the first things you must do to become a millionaire, at about 20% and 15%, respectively. Learn More: 10 Safe Investments With High Returns 20% of Americans Think Starting a Business Is the Right Move GOBankingRates' survey found that Americans don't see just one clear path to becoming a millionaire. The most popular idea was starting a business, with 20% of respondents saying this is the best way to achieve millionaire status. Other popular ways were investing in the stock market and investing in real estate. However, nearly one-third of respondents said they didn't know the best way to become a millionaire. Younger adults ages 18 to 34 were more likely than older adults to think that starting a business is the No. 1 path to becoming a millionaire. Millennials were also more likely than older generations to believe that following a strict budget is the best way to achieve wealth. Survey Question: What is the best way to become a millionaire? Respondents Most Common Answer Choice Second-Most Common Answer Choice Ages 18-24 27.3% selected "start your own business" 21.3% selected "I don't know" Ages 25-34 28.3% selected "start your own business" 16.3% selected "I don't know" Ages 35-44 27.8% selected "I don't know" 19.9% selected "start your own business" Ages 45-54 30.9% selected "I don't know" 19.9% selected "start your own business" Ages 55-64 40.1% selected "I don't know" 14.6% selected "start your own business" Ages 65 and older 33.3% selected "I don't know" 20.8% selected "invest in the stock market" Male 30.1% selected "I don't know" 19.8% selected "start your own business" Female 29% selected "I don't know" 20.2% selected "start your own business" Adults ages 65 and older, on the other hand, were the most likely to think that investing in the stock market is the clearest road to riches. However, the most common response among this age group   as well as respondents ages 35 to 64   to the survey question was, "I don't know." See: 20 Cities Where Small-Business Owners Are Thriving Over 58% Believe You Can Become a Millionaire Within 10 Years Americans who expect to become rich seem optimistic about how quickly millionaire status can be achieved. The survey found that about 41% of respondents think it takes one to five years, and about 17% believe it takes six to 10 years. Only 5% of respondents said you need 20 to 25 years to become a millionaire. Older adults were more likely to think that it doesn't take much time to reach millionaire status. In fact, adults ages 65 and older had the highest percentage of respondents   nearly 56%   who said it takes only one to five years to become a millionaire. Baby boomers ages 55 to 64 had the second-highest percentage of respondents who think the same thing. However, they also had the highest percentage of respondents   approximately 17%   who said it takes more than 25 years to become a millionaire. Additionally, the survey found that men were more likely than women to think it doesn't take much time to achieve a net worth of $1 million. About 45% of men compared to 37% of women said you need only one to five years, and approximately 19% of women versus 15% of men said it takes six to 10 years to become a millionaire. Survey Question: How long do you think it takes to become a millionaire? Respondents Most Common Answer Choice Second-Most Common Answer Choice Ages 18-24 27.3% selected 11-15 years 20.8% selected 6-10 years Ages 25-34 28.3% selected 1-5 years 21.7% selected 6-10 years Ages 35-44 35.1% selected 1-5 years 23.2% selected 6-10 years Ages 45-54 52.9% selected 1-5 years 15.2% selected 6-10 years Ages 55-64 54.2% selected 1-5 years 17.2% selected 25+ years Ages 65 and older 55.7% selected 1-5 years 12.5% selected 25+ years Male 45.2% selected 1-5 years 15.3% selected 6-10 years Female 37.1% selected 1-5 years 19.2% selected 6-10 years Respondents who believe that you need 10 years or less to become a millionaire might be a little too optimistic. According to Tom Corley, author of "Change Your Habits, Change Your Life," it takes a long time to build wealth. Eighty percent of the millionaires in Corley's five-year study of rich people and poor people didn't become wealthy until age 50. The Ultimate Financial Planning Guide: Do It Like the Pros in 8 Steps Americans Would Sacrifice These Things To Get Rich People seem willing to make sacrifices to become millionaires. The most common response was never eating out or drinking alcohol, with about 35% of respondents choosing this sacrifice. The second-most common sacrifice was working longer and retiring later, followed by driving an older car. Respondents were least likely to say that they would gain 100 pounds to become rich. Survey Question: If you had to make some sacrifices to become a millionaire, which of the following would you do? Select all that apply. Answer Choice Response Rate Never eat out or drink alcohol 35.3% Work longer/retire later 33.6% Drive an older car 33.3% Keep a job/career I don't like 31.6% Deal with higher levels of work-related stress 26.6% Take on a second job 26.0% Give up my vacation time at work 20.5% Never attend a fun event (sports game, concert, etc.) 19.3% Delay starting a family 18.3% Give up all my hobbies 17.2% Move back home with parents 16.1% Become a social outcast or pariah 15.8% Never travel 15.2% Give up a consistent source of income 12.8% Give up all my technology (internet, cellphone, TV, etc.) 12.0% Close off all romantic relationships 11.1% Gain 100 pounds 7.1% However, the sacrifices that Americans were willing to make varied greatly depending on age: The most common sacrifice that respondents ages 18 to 24 said they were willing to make was dealing with higher levels of work-related stress. The most popular sacrifice for respondents ages 25 to 34 and respondents ages 35 to 44 was never eating out or drinking alcohol. Keeping a job or career they didn't like ranked as the most popular sacrifice among adults ages 45 to 54. Respondents ages 55 and older were the most likely to say that they would work longer and retire later to become millionaires. Men said they were most willing to give up dining out and alcohol to accomplish a net worth of $1 million. Women, on the other hand, were the most likely to say they would work longer and retire later to become millionaires. Reality Check: Survey Finds 42% of Americans Will Retire Broke   Here's Why Best Ways To Become a Millionaire There are several paths to becoming a millionaire. You could build a successful business, pursue a high-paying career and rise through the ranks, or save diligently in a 401(k) and retire with $1 million. You could even aim to be a successful investor like Warren Buffett, one of the richest people in America. To do any of these things, though, you need a plan. You might start by setting goals   and then aligning your spending with your goals   so you don't waste money on things that won't help you get ahead. You can put your money to work by stashing it in a high-yield savings account or investing in the stock market, real estate or your own business. You could also consider creating a plan with help from a financial planner, whom you can find through resources such as GuideVine or the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors . Click through to see jobs that can make you a millionaire before retirement . More on Building Wealth It Takes Exactly This Long To Make $1 Million in America How Growing Up Poor Could Make You Rich Your 401(k) Could Make You a Millionaire   Here's How One Man Did It Cutting These 10 Costs Can Make You Rich Methodology: GOBankingRates surveyed 1,001 Americans from across the country between April 22 and May 1, 2019, asking six questions: 1) Do you have a plan to become a millionaire? 2) How long do you think it takes to become a millionaire? 3) What is the best way to become a millionaire? 4) Which of the following must you do first to become a millionaire one day? Please select the best answer. 5) If you had to make some sacrifices to become a millionaire, which of the following would you do? Select all that apply. 6) If you had to make some sacrifices to become a millionaire, which of the following would you do? Select all that apply. Respondents were first screened with the following question: Do you think you'll become a millionaire during your lifetime? Those answering "yes" were asked the six survey questions. GOBankingRates used Survata's survey platform to conduct the poll.


The UFC's first foray to South Carolina took a late hit on Friday when the bantamweight scrap between John Lineker and Rob Font was scratched after the Brazilian suffered a cut while training late Thursday evening. But by the time the action hit the Octagon on Saturday night, the capacity crowd at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville wasn't thinking about the fight that fell off the card. Instead, the fans were focused on cheering on the action inside the cage, as 11 pairs of athletes made the walk, crossed the threshold and put it all on the line. While there were a number of decisions throughout the evening, every fight was entertaining and the night ended in spectacular fashion thanks to veteran featherweight Chan Sung Jung. Here's a look back at what transpired on the main card and the impact the results will have going forward. Chan Sung Jung blasts Renato Moicano in main event "The Korean Zombie" made quick work of Renato Moicano on Saturday, closing out the UFC's first trip to Greenville, South Carolina emphatically. As the two sized each other up in the center of the cage, Moicano fired off a jab, which Jung slipped easily, countering with a right hand that spun the Brazilian around in place. The South Korean standout chased him to the floor, initially hunting for a submission before switching to strikes from back mount that forced referee Blake Grice to step in and wave things off. The right hand that was the beginning of the end. #UFCGreenville pic.twitter.com/znmlJxrWXT   UFC (@ufc) June 23, 2019 What it means: This was an amazing rebound effort for Jung, who got stopped at the very last second in a firefight with Yair Rodriguez last time out. After being on the receiving end of a crazy finish in that one, the veteran featherweight showed he's still a contender by cracking Moicano with a clean right hand right out of the chute and quickly working to secure the finish. Injuries have limited Jung to just two prior appearances since returning from his mandatory military service, but they've been wildly entertaining and after looking like perhaps he was slipping down the divisional hierarchy with his loss in November, the 32-year-old showed he still deserves to be in the thick of the chase in the 145-pound ranks. On the other side of things, this is a tough loss for Moicano, who has now been finished in back-to-back outings this year. The 30-year-old Brazilian had only lost to Brian Ortega before 2019 and losing to Jung and Jose Aldo isn't the end of the world, but you never want to be at risk of losing three in a row and in a division as deep and competitive as featherweight, Moicano is now in a tough spot. Randy Brown garners biggest win of his career, stops Bryan Barberena One of the early finds from the Dana White's Lookin' for a Fight series, Randy Brown has been inconsistent since entering the Octagon, posting a 4-3 record. But on Saturday night, "Rude Boy" delivered the best performance of his career, keeping on Bryan Barberena from start to finish before putting away "Bam Bam" midway through the final round. Brown did an excellent job of managing distance, using his length to keep Barberena outside, working long jabs and a variety of kicks that seemed to frustrate the North Carolina native. When they did clinch up, the Jamaican-born welterweight from Queens worked short knees and showed improved strength, controlling things along the fence. In the third, Brown hurt Barberena with a front kick to the midsection and patiently put him away, taking his time to find the right shots and fell the fan favorite rather than rushing in and squandering the opportunity. Nasty body shots! Rudeboy @TouchNGo_ gets it done in round 3 #UFCGreenville pic.twitter.com/8VYcTfVeJR   UFC (@ufc) June 23, 2019 What it means: This is a step in the right direction for Brown, who has always shown promise, but needed to gain more experience, as the 28-year-old made a quick rise from the regional circuit and has been learning on the fly inside the Octagon. His size is always going to be a major asset in the welterweight division and he does a good job of utilizing his reach and long legs to his advantage. Brown showed greater awareness on Saturday as well, avoiding prolonged exchanges with the grimy Barberena, who drew Vicente Luque into a brawl last time out and nearly bested the surging welterweight. If he continues making strides, Brown could become someone to keep an eye on in the 170-pound ranks. This is a tough loss for Barberena, who is now 2-4 over his last six fights. While three of those losses have come against contenders, this setback drops him to 5-5 in the UFC and he's now three years removed from his best victory, an upset win over Warlley Alves at UFC 198. I don't think he's in danger of getting let go because his fight with Luque was one of the best of the year, but Barberena's back is against the wall now and his next outing will be a must-win affair, regardless of whom it's against. Andre Ewell gets back in the win column, out-striking Anderson dos Santos After having his five-fight winning streak snapped by rising star Nathaniel Wood last time out, Andre Ewell got back into the win column with an impressive striking effort against durable Brazilian Anderson dos Santos in the swing bout of Saturday's five-fight main card. Ewell, who debuted with a win over former champ Renan Barao, busted up "Berinja" on the feet, showcasing his slick boxing and hand speed, sniping singles and stinging with combinations. While dos Santos showed great resilience and tenacity, continuing to press forward and control the action whenever he was able to get it to the ground, Ewell's ability to pile up the points on the feet collect the unanimous decision win. Ewell putting on a clinic! #UFCGreenville pic.twitter.com/Us8sIAS2Yy   UFC (@ufc) June 23, 2019 What it means: This one has to reset opinions about Ewell and his place in the division, as he's now gone 10-2 over his last dozen, with his losses coming to Wood and Bellator newcomer Patrick "Patchy" Mix, who subbed out Ricky Bandejas in about a minute last weekend. When he can keep his opponents at range, Ewell is tough to contend with because his hands are so sharp. However, there are moments where he gets too loose and too aggressive, which can get him in trouble. He needs to continue working on his defensive wrestling, but a lot of that is footwork and IQ, as he can get out of place and off balance at times. As for dos Santos, he's now 0-2 in the UFC, but both fights have been thoroughly entertaining. He should get one more shot and if he can build on the positives he showed here, the 28-fight veteran should put himself in a position to secure his first victory inside the Octagon. Andrea Lee dominates Montana De La Rosa in battle of emerging flyweights Andrea Lee earned her third straight UFC win and seventh consecutive victory overall on Saturday, fully establishing herself as a future contender in the strawweight division. Lee busted up De La Rosa's nose early in the fight, pumping a clean jab down the middle that backed her up and caused the blood to start flowing. While the former "The Ultimate Fighter" contestant hung tough throughout and was hunting for submissions right to the end, there was a clear skill difference between these former training partners and Lee exploited it to her advantage. STIFF jab from Lee stuns De La Rosa #UFCGreenville pic.twitter.com/Rc7lnaXwsf   UFC (@ufc) June 22, 2019 What it means: Entering the night ranked No. 10 and No. 11 respectively in the flyweight division, Lee should climb a little higher once the rankings are updated and puts herself in position to face a Top 10 opponent next time out. She's been heralded as a potential contender since her days on the regional circuit and is now finally starting to put it all together and climb the ladder. When she stays within herself and doesn't rush, Lee's striking is very good   clean, crisp, precise and with a healthy dose of power   and should make her competitive against the majority of the competitors ahead of her in the division. What's going to be interesting to see is how she does against a more polished, more experienced fighter as thus far, veterans have been her kryptonite. De La Rosa is still young and this should end up being a learning experience for her. Her grappling is solid and there is no denying her toughness and heart, all of which will aid her in the future, but she needs to get stronger and improve both her striking and ability to blend her techniques together. After earning three straight wins to start her UFC tenure, this loss won't set her back too far and should eventually serve as a development marker in her career. Kevin Holland scores suspect decision win over Alessio Di Chirico Despite fighting with an injured right shoulder for the final five minutes, Kevin Holland left Greenville with a second straight victory after edging out Italian Alessio Di Chirico on the scorecards in what felt like a bad decision. Over the opening two rounds, Di Chirico landed the heavier shots, hurting Holland with an elbow late in the first before getting the better of things in the second, where the Texas native seemed to pop his shoulder out during a scramble. Rather than bowing out, Holland come out of the third and out-landed Di Chirico in the third and scored a clean sweep of the scorecards. Agree? #UFCGreenville pic.twitter.com/s8k9fsiLpD   UFC (@ufc) June 22, 2019 What it means: Watching it live, this felt like a very bad decision, given that you could make a case for scoring the fight 30-27 for Di Chirico. Even if you give Holland the third on volume, I'm not sure what other round he won. Holland is a guy the UFC seems to have a little interest in promoting and he talks a huge game, so he's likely to get a little step up in competition and continued push going forward, but this is now consecutive outings where he's largely failed to impress. The raw materials are there and he showed some promise in his debut against Thiago Santos, but Holland seems too content to coast and chirp, which is always going to limit how far he will progress. If he were to switch camps and get with a coach and some training partners who get on him, he could be a Top 15 fighter, but until that happens, expect to see more maddening performances like this. On the flip side, you have to feel for Di Chirico, at least a little, because he looked to have done enough to garner a victory. That said, he had an injured opponent standing in front of him in the third round and let off the gas, creating the opening Holland needed to steal this win on the cards. What's interesting is that middleweight is fairly fluid at the moment and a strong showing for either guy would have elevated them to the next tier in the division. Instead, Holland sneaks out a suspect decision and Di Chirico lets one get away. UFC Greenville official results Chan Sung Jung def. Renato Moicano by first-round TKO (strikes); featherweights Randy Brown def. Bryan Barberena by third-round TKO (strikes); welterweights Andre Ewell def. Anderson dos Santos by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28); bantamweights Andrea Lee def. Montana De La Rosa by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28); flyweights Kevin Holland def. Alessio Di Chirico by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28); middleweights Dan Ige def. Kevin Aguilar by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27); featherweights Ashley Yoder def. Syuri Kondo by unanimous decision (30-26, 30-25, 30-24); strawweights Luis Pena def. Matt Wiman by third-round TKO (punches); lightweights Jairzinho Rosenstruik def. Allen Crowder by first-round knockout (punches); heavyweights Molly McCann def. Ariane Lipski by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27); flyweights Deron Winn def. Eric Spicely by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28); middleweights


Next week, in a 'country' that doesn't quite exist, Szilárd Magyari will lead the line for his national team   a national team of sorts   at the age of just 21. Artsakh hosts the CONIFA Sportsbet.io European Football Cup 2019 this summer, a tournament for de facto nations, breakaway states and other groups of people who can't get into FIFA. Magyari will head up the attack for a Székely Land team who come into the tournament among the favourites, after reaching the semi-finals of the World Football Cup last summer. Every team who will meet in Artsakh has defied the odds to get there, whether it's been a long attempt to gain recognition or even going through violent wars. Reigning champions Padania are there, from Italy. So too are South Ossetia and Abkhazia, strong teams from the Caucasus. Sapmi, representing the scattered Sami people in the far north. They've all got stories to tell, and Magyari is no exception. Let's rewind. Magyari grew up in the small town of Miercurea Ciuc, in a little-known area of Romania called Székely Land. Born, as he says, 'in a place with two names'. He watched Ronaldinho as a child, just four years old when the Brazilian talisman lit up the 2002 World Cup in Japan and South Korea. The young (well, younger) Székely boy played on the streets with friends evening after evening   developing a love for the game that stayed in him. But Székely Land is an indigenous Hungarian enclave in Romania, with its own very distinct identity. Things are shaky. When he got a little older, Magyari was scouted by Puskás Academy, a professional club in the north of Hungary. Aged just 12, he had to live hundreds of miles away from his parents in a new country; albeit one which had a number of cultural similarities and a language in common with his home town. It ended up being too much, and homesickness ground him down until he couldn't perform to the level he wanted, and that he knew he could. He left, returned to Székely Land and came up through the ranks at FK Csíkszereda   that's FK Miercurea Ciuc in Romanian, the tiny club who only reached the third division in 2014. The hometown hero playing as a powerful, skilful forward, Magyari is coming to Artsakh for the CONIFA Sportsbet.io European Football Cup 2019 having defied the odds to lead his club to their first ever promotion into the second tier of Romanian football where they'll play teams like Rapid București, 13-time Romanian Cup winners. As he puts it: "We are writing our own story, in a tournament for outsiders. Ghost nations. Teams you won't find on a map. "In the game, we are proud and true fighters. I hear voices in the crowd. I smell the grass, I see faces in the balconies, and I remember why I play. For the golden sun, and the crescent moon. My family, my people. We play for more than a metal cup." Magyari is a champion coming into the CONIFA Euros, leading the line in a Székely Land team for whom he scored twice in the World Football Cup just 12 months previous. Five years ago, homesick and far from his family, he thought his football dream was over. He is now on the verge of becoming a Székely Land legend. The tournament will run 1st-9th June, with some of the very best international teams playing outside of FIFA. To follow the C ON IFA  Sportsbet.io Eur opean Football Cup 2019 journey and to witness more moments of defiance from the tournament please visit https://defytheodds.io/


A group of 15 men proudly salute a saffron flag hooked firmly onto an iron rod. The flag belongs to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), the right-wing Hindu nationalist group that claims it has more than 6 million direct or affiliate members and is the ideological mothership of India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). "Our flag is our guru, our identity," says 30-year-old dentist Vikram Dhillon, a resident of Supreme Tower, a high-rise apartment complex in Noida near New Delhi. It's a sentiment the RSS   whose early leaders publicly admired Hitler and Mussolini   feared it was losing a decade ago among Indian youth, a group that is becoming increasingly urban, globalized and middle class. But a 21st-century upgrade, from a new uniform to modern recruitment tactics, is helping draw young engineers, doctors, lawyers, chartered accountants, bankers and journalists into the fold, especially in upscale neighborhoods where supporters traditionally felt the need to hide their allegiances. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's popularity also helps, RSS leaders say, at a time when nationalist forces are bringing once-fringe conversations to the mainstream globally. As Modi seeks reelection   results will be declared this Thursday   these new recruits are emerging as some of his biggest cheerleaders. Over the past two years, the RSS has witnessed a 20 percent increase in most neighborhood units ( shakhas) , which offer daily and weekly milans (gatherings) in suburbs and cities dominated by young upwardly mobile professionals. Noida has seen 120 new shakhas emerge since 2017, compared to around 100 in the same period before 2016, says RSS volunteer Pankaj Kapil. Between 10 and 20 volunteers attend each shakha daily, with more on weekends, he adds. In Gurgaon, another Delhi suburb with offices for global financial and tech firms, at least 80 new shakhas and milans have started in the past two years in high-rise apartments, says Vijay Kumar, the regional RSS in charge. In Bangalore, 160 new milans for information technology professionals have started in this period. And 90 new shakhas and milans have come up in the Mumbai neighborhoods of Andheri and Lokhandwala, and in the satellite township of Navi Mumbai since 2016. Many of these fresh recruits have studied at elite schools. They tend to make more than $100,000 annually, work for multinationals, go on international holidays and send their children to global schools. Yet, they're finding meaning as members of the RSS, which advocates for a Hindu nation . "Now, you can be tech-savvy and upwardly mobile, yet support sectarianism," says Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay, author of The RSS: Icons of the Indian Right . "Earlier, it was politically incorrect to be a part of shakhas. Now it is not improper to publicly say [that] Muslims need to be shown their place." For some recruits, shakhas   where volunteers sing prayers, chant nationalistic slogans and perform physical exercises   are primarily attractive as pathways to fitness, discipline and a reconnect with Indian "family values." Others concede they want to edge closer to the ruling BJP through the RSS. For several volunteers, such as Dhillon, the RSS is also fundamentally about doing something for society. "Social work is part of the RSS's Hindutva package," says sociologist Shiv Visvanathan, referring to the group's guiding philosophy. Founded in 1925, the RSS has long counted India's urban middle class as a key base, with shakhas in neighborhood parks a common sight throughout India. But that relationship was beginning to snap with a millennial generation that found the organization's rigid hierarchical structure outdated, and the daily physical exercises boring, says Mukhopadhyay. As liberal, left-leaning education and politics dominated India, the RSS came to be seen as regressive among the English-speaking elite of the country. Dhillon's neighbor, 42-year-old Supreme Court lawyer Bipin Bihari Singh says that people didn't want to be identified as shakha participants. That's now history because the RSS is adapting   except its ideology   with the times. After consulting a top fashion designer, it swapped its khaki shorts in 2016 for smart brown trousers and made the uniform optional . The RSS now recruits door-to-door and offers weekend and virtual events for those who can't attend daily meetings. In meetings, Sanskrit lexicon is now occasionally replaced by English, and the RSS has launched 65 new affiliate bodies targeting specific professions. Since 2016, an average of 100,000 new recruits have signed up through just the website each year, compared to just over 60,000 annually before that, according to the RSS. Abhishek Junnarkar, a 38-year-old assistant vice president for a multinational company, says the RSS "trains us how to save our country from people who want to overpower us." That sense of threat from an often-unspecified source   be it Muslims, Christian missionaries, Pakistan, communists or secular liberals   is at the heart of the RSS training. Take the common shakha game Lahore Kiska Hai (Whose is Lahore). The group leader asks, " Lahore kiska hai ," and players shout back, " Lahore hamara hain (Lahore is ours)." Players then push each other to grab a stone that's meant to symbolize Lahore. The RSS vision for India, after all, includes most of South Asia as a single nation. Modi's muscular nationalism fits this narrative. "People want to work for the nation the way he does," says Ajay Mudpe, RSS publicity head in the Konkan region. But working "for the nation" can mean "othering" those the RSS sees as outsiders. A WhatsApp campaign in a Noida neighborhood, for example, led to a boycott of Bengali Muslim household helpers who were en masse labeled " illegal migrants from Bangladesh." Meanwhile, the National Voters Forum, an affiliate of the formally apolitical RSS, is urging professionals to vote for a party that works for the "interest of the nation"   code for the BJP. Back in Supreme Tower, Dhillon says he'll stay with the RSS no matter how the BJP does this week. The deep roots the organization has put down in India's high-rise apartment blocks aren't going anywhere. "Once in RSS, always in RSS," he says.


The Washington Redskins made a major move earlier this offseason by signing All-Pro safety Landon Collins away from the Giants, helping to bolster their secondary. However, can you name the safety that will likely start alongside Collins? Give up? That's the problem. At the moment, Deshazor Everett will start at free safety, and will hopefully be able to lock things down for the time being. Still, if the Redskins want to continue to grow into a playoff team that can make a postseason run, the secondary is a place to focus on going forward. Everett was undrafted as a cornerback in 2015 and he transitioned to the safety role, where he has started 11 games. The fact that you probably don't know his name means that he isn't the worst player in the league, but it doesn't have many good connotations either. There are still a couple of prominent free agents on the market, namely free agent Tre Boston, who has played on three teams in his 5-year NFL career. Despite bouncing around the league, Boston has proved to be a solid defender, ranking well against both the pass and the run. At just 26 years old - but with plenty of travel experience - the 5-year pro could be a perfect and cheap fit alongside Collins. MORE: NBA fans had so many tampering jokes for LeBron's C.J. McCollum tweets NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players Video confirms reports of Chris Paul's attempt to sabotage Steph Curry Ex-GM: Giants got it right with Daniel Jones at No. 6 Cowboys, Rams trying out Alvin Kamara copycats


Alex Cora has never been afraid to speak his mind on issues relating to his home of Puerto Rico. As manager of the Red Sox, Cora is aware that he has a platform to address issues that affect Puerto Rico, and he has done so in the past. An example of this was when Cora elected to not attend the team's visit to President Donald Trump's White House following the World Series win due to ongoing differences he has with the administration over its handling of the hurricane's aftermath in 2017. Recently, Cora was again asked about his home. A scandal emerged over the weekend when the Center for Investigative Journalism released 889 pages of leaked text messages from Puerto Rico governor Ricardo Rossello and 11 male advisers and staff members in which the group made repeated homophobic and misogynistic slurs as well as other hateful remarks. The ensuing reaction has already caused multiple officials tied to the text messages to resign . Cora posted in Spanish on his personal Instagram account with a lengthy quote about the situation. Here's a translation : My platform is unique; I've used it many times to tell the world where I come from. I am Puerto Rican, and I am very proud of my roots. During this journey, I have been transparent, and more so when it comes to OUR Puerto Rico, that's why I'm writing this today. If it was hard to watch Maria hit from afar, knowing the only one in control was God, it's even worse for me today as I see, read, and watch everything going on back home, knowing that throughout all of this, those that had or have control were elected by our people. I am disillusioned, angry, and worried about everything going on at home. I start thinking about what will happen to my people in the future if things go on this way. At the same time, I am anxious to see what tomorrow will bring, if we do the right thing. We should be, and I know we can be better; we have more than enough talent to do so. The only thing left to do, and we have done it before, is to play for the same team, stay on the same page, fight on, battle on, and never give up. We all have to pull for the same side and show not only the whole world, but also those who have put us in this situation, that #YoNoMeQuito (I won't give up) and 'Yes, we can.' When asked about the situation on Tuesday, he reiterated those thoughts. "It's kind of sad that I feel more worried now than when [Hurricane] Maria went by," Cora admitted , "because when Maria went by the only one that had control of it was God." Cora, who took the World Series trophy back to his hometown, Caguas, in November 2018, said he has had trouble processing the news. "It's not easy to watch what's going on," Cora said. "I'm disappointed, mad, and sometimes I wonder, where are we going?" Ultimately, Cora said he remains hopeful that Puerto Rico can endure. "You see what's going on and it's like, what's going to happen?" he said. "At the same time, we've been through this before as a country and the only thing I can tell the people from back home is to stay together." So far, Rossello has maintained that he has no intention of resigning as Puerto Rico's governor. On Tuesday, Massachusetts senator and presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren tweeted her support of the ongoing protests against Rossello.


Almost any destination can make for a good vacation, but according to a new survey by VRBO , we're all dreaming of one very specific location for our next getaway. The vacation home rental service polled 1,067 adult American travelers to find out which place they'd like to go if time and money weren't a factor. And as the results showed, we're all dreaming of a trip down under. "When we asked Americans where they'd go if all constraints were removed, the results hinted at why some destinations might remain a dream and how those dreams evolve as we grow older," reps for VRBO wrote in the survey's findings. "Among all survey respondents, Australia was the top international dream destination." With the survey, VRBO hoped to better understand travel preferences and see how age has changes the way people feel about travel. For example, just look at Australia. While it's everyone's dream destination, it was only the 18th most-visited destination by American travelers in 2018, according to Expedia data. "The disparity between dream and reality signals that barriers of time and money are the deciding factors for whether Americans will take that dream vacation," VBRO explained. This finding held true for every age group except millennials, who are the group most likely to go into debt for travel (37percent) compared to Generation Xers (27 percent) and baby boomers (15 percent). Beyond their willingness to go into debt, Millennials also varied slightly on their dream destination. While the overall number one international spot went to Australia, VRBO noted that for millennial travelers ages 18 to 34, the top dream destination was Italy . But, according to the results, all age demographics agreed on at least one thing while traveling: the importance of Wi-Fi. Internet/Wi-Fi access is the single most important amenity for American travelers, outranking traditional must-haves like TV and air-conditioning, according to the results. "While traveling, Americans would rather sweat through the night than miss a tweet. Wi-Fi is so important that 75 percent of travelers said they'll seek lodging with Internet/Wi-Fi access, while only 59 percent said they expect an accommodation to have a TV," VRBO wrote. "For millennial respondents, the gap was much wider than for any other age group: 72 percent said they want online access, and 41 percent said having a TV was important." And we can even narrow down this dream trip more. Not only does everyone want to go to Australia and have Wi-Fi, but they want to do it with their family and friends. In the survey, all three age groups saw an increase in travelers who said they'll travel with a group of four or more this year compared with last year. And 52 percent of respondents said a family vacation is their reason for travel this year. Additionally, all respondents rated relaxation as their primary reason for travel, indicating "a healthy desire to disconnect from the stress of our daily lives and reconnect with family and friends while away." Long story short, if you want to make someone happy, send them to Australia for a spa getaway with family. Just make sure they have Wi-Fi wherever they go. RELATED VIDEO: 5 Things to do in Perth


WASHINGTON   In the summer of 2010, reporters at South Dakota's Argus Leader newspaper decided to request data about the government's food assistance program, previously known as food stamps. They thought the information could lead to a series of stories and potentially help them identify fraud in the now $65 billion-a-year program. They sent a stream of what they thought were routine requests for information to Washington. Government officials eventually sent back some information about the hundreds of thousands of stores nationwide where the food program's participants could use their benefits. But the government withheld information reporters saw as crucial: how much each store received annually from the program. Trying to get that data has taken the paper more than eight years and landed it at the Supreme Court, which will hear the case Monday. Argus Leader news director Cory Myers, who directs a staff of 18 at the Sioux Falls paper, says getting the information is about "knowing how our government is operating" and "knowing what government is doing with our tax money." A supermarket trade association opposing the information's release argues that the information being sought is confidential. The Supreme Court's decision in the case could be narrow or could significantly affect the interpretation of a law that grants the public access to government records. The Argus Leader is owned by USA Today publisher Gannett and is the largest newspaper in South Dakota. It wrote about the government's initial release of information. But Jonathan Ellis, one of the reporters behind the requests, said there's more to learn if the paper gets what it's seeking. Ellis said he would like to write about the companies who profit the most from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program , called SNAP. He would like to analyze how successful efforts to involve farmers' markets in the program have been. And he is still hoping to use the data to identify stores that seem like outliers, an indication of potential fraud. Megan Luther, the other reporter behind the requests, said the paper has been fighting for the information for reasons beyond "there's a good story there." Luther, who now works for InvestigateTV, said it's "transparency 101" that "taxpayers have a right to know where their money is going." The paper has gotten close to getting the data before. After initially opposing the information's release, the federal government reversed course after the Argus Leader took it to court and won. But the Virginia-based Food Marketing Institute , a trade association representing grocery stores and supermarket chains, stepped in to continue the fight. The group lost an appeal, and the paper hoped it would soon get the data. Then the Supreme Court took the case. The Food Marketing Institute, which declined interviews before Monday's arguments, has said in court papers that the public already has access to a lot of data about SNAP. But SNAP sales data by store is confidential "much the same way how much business grocers do in cash, credit, debit, checks or even gift cards is confidential," wrote Food Marketing Institute president and CEO Leslie G. Sarasin in a blog post last month. To decide whether the information should be released, the Supreme Court will have to interpret the federal Freedom of Information Act . It gives citizens, including reporters, access to federal agencies' records with certain exceptions. In the Argus Leader's case, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which administers SNAP, argued that disclosing the data the paper sought was barred by FOIA's "exemption 4." It tells the government to withhold "confidential" ''commercial or financial information" obtained from third parties. It will be up to the court to determine whether what the paper is seeking counts as "confidential." The Trump administration is backing the grocery stores in arguing against the information's release. The Associated Press is among dozens of media organizations that have signed a legal brief supporting the Argus Leader. Myers, the Argus Leader's news director, said that in the years it has taken for the paper's case to reach the Supreme Court, the paper has continued to do the kind of investigative reporting it was attempting to do in seeking the SNAP data. In South Dakota, he said, "there are more stories and more malfeasance than one newsroom can root out, but we certainly try." The case is 18-481 Food Marketing Institute v. Argus Leader Media. ___ Follow Jessica Gresko on Twitter at http://twitter.com/jessicagresko


BOULDER, Colo. (AP) - Colorado has a new law on the books that legislators say expands protections for mobile home residents and leads to better enforcement of those regulations. The Daily Camera reports Democratic Gov. Jared Polis signed the bill into law Thursday that set ups a resolution process for disputes between mobile home residents and park owners. The law allows the state Division of Housing to accept complaints and begin the mediation process. The law also gives residents 30 days to leave properties when evicted, instead of the previous 48 hours. Democratic state Rep. Edie Hooton says the state will likely see a spike in complaints during the law's first year, but lawmakers expect the volume to subside as "park owners start to see that the rules are being enforced." ___ Information from: Daily Camera, http://www.dailycamera.com/ UGGESTED VIDEOS | Local stories from 9NEWS


Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg wants to dramatically increase national service opportunities to "reignite a sense of unity in America." The South Bend, Ind. mayor on Wednesday announced what his campaign has dubbed "A New Call to Service." The initiative would build a network of one million National Service members by 2026, when America celebrates the 250th anniversary of its independence. "National service can help us to form connections between very different kinds of Americans, as was my experience in the military," Buttigieg said in announcing his plan. BUTTIGIEG HAULS IN $24.8 MILLION, TRIPLING FUNDRAISING Pointing to his tours of duty in Afghanistan, the 37-year-old emphasized that "I served alongside and trusted my life to people who held totally different political views. You shouldn't have to go to war in order to have that kind of experience, which is why I am proposing a plan to create more opportunities for national service." The proposal   which Buttigieg was scheduled to unveil later Wednesday at a Sioux City, Iowa town hall   would immediately offer national service opportunities to 250,000 positions through the existing federal and AmeriCorps grantee organizations. The program would focus on students at high schools, community colleges, vocational schools, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs) as well as so-called "opportunity youth" (people between ages 16 and 24 who are neither in school nor working). BUTTIGIEG DROPS OUT OF TOP FOUR IN LATEST 2020 POLLS The plan would also create competitive grant funding for communities, cities and regions. And it would create new service corps, including a Climate Corps, Community Health Corps, and an Intergenerational Corps. Pointing to polls that indicate Americans' trust in institutions has never been lower, the Buttigieg campaign said the plan "seeks to unite a new generation of American youth by mutual service and common values." Currently, AmeriCorps and the Peace Corps offer young people opportunities to serve in low-income areas in the U.S. and abroad. Buttigieg first suggested a national service plan during an interview with MSNBC's Rachel Maddow in April. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Two rivals for the Democratic nomination, former Rep. John Delaney of Maryland and Rep. Seth Moulton of Massachusetts, have also rolled out expanded national service plans over the past couple of months. Delaney, Moulton, and fellow Democratic White House hopeful Kirsten Gillibrand have also proposed student debt forgiveness or subsidized college for students who go into national service.


Leeds' United owner Andrea Radrizzani is reported to be against the sale of his majority stake in the club, amid speculation that the club could be subject to a big-money takeover this summer. United looked on track for promotion to the Premier League under the stewardship of Marcelo Bielsa earlier this season, but after finishing in third-place and losing their playoff semi-final with West Brom, reports began to surface that another change in ownership could be on the agenda at Elland Road. Understand that Nasser al-Kehlaifi meeting with Leeds owner Andrea Radrizzani today for further talks about buying a stake in the club. Possibly some news soon.   tariq panja (@tariqpanja) June 3, 2019 The claim was that the Qatari Sports Investment group, who own a controlling share in Paris Saint-Germain, were in advanced discussions with Radrizzani over purchasing a controlling interest, with a view to expanding their horizons in Europe and investing in English football. Radrizzani is reported to have met QSI chairman Nasser El-Khelaifi, with whom he has an established friendship, on Monday, to discuss the sale of the controlling share he has held since 2017, but a new report from the Yorkshire Evening Post has claimed he has no interest in selling up. Citing unnamed 'Elland Road sources' they claim that he has reiterated his desire to hold onto the club, and denied that concrete negotiations were ongoing with any interested party. That's despite the noted feeling at the club that the Italian would sell up in the event of an offer that he felt would be beneficial to the club's interests going forward, so it seems as if it may be a while before we get any concrete news surrounding the club's ownership. The club themselves have so far refused to comment, so until we hear from Leeds directly, it may be best to take reports with a pinch of salt. They have, however, triggered a clause to keep Bielsa at the club for next season - so at least there is some stability as far as the management is concerned.


The Red Sox have reinstated left-hander Brian Johnson from the 10-day injured list and activated him as the 26th man for today's doubleheader against the Yankees, the team announced. Johnson will pitch the evening portion of the twin bill in New York. Chris Sale is slated to start the afternoon game. Johnson has been out since June 27 with an intestinal issue labeled a non-baseball related medical matter. The problem was discovered during routine testing by the team. After being up and down during his first couple seasons, Johnson seemed to make strides last season except for a short stint on the IL in July. He threw a career-high 99 1/3 innings over 38 appearances (13 starts) in 2018, with a 4-5 record with a 4.17 ERA (4.68 FIP). Johnson, 28, has spent more time in the minors this season than with the big league club, however. In just 14 innings with the Red Sox, Johnson holds a 6.43 ERA (5.43 FIP), surrendering 22 hits, including three home runs over that span. He'll audition for a larger role with his return start tonight, though there does not appear to be room in the Boston rotation unless Andrew Cashner moves to the bullpen. Related slideshow: The 2019 MLB season (Provided by imagn)


NEW YORK (AP)   A former police detective who fought for the extension of health benefits for Sept. 11 responders was hailed as a hero Wednesday at his funeral. "These heroes responded to calls for help. They did not hesitate; that's who they were and still are," Police Commissioner James O'Neill said at the funeral for Detective Luis Alvarez, 53. "He and they viewed their efforts as an obligation that they promised long ago to the people we serve." And for many of the mourners, the loss also was a deeply personal one. "Before he became an American hero, he was mine," said Alvarez's son, David. Alvarez died Saturday in a hospice center after a three-year battle with colorectal cancer. He attributed his illness to the three months he spent digging through rubble at the World Trade Center's twin towers after the terrorist attack. In June, a frail Alvarez appeared before the House Judiciary Committee with former "Daily Show" host Jon Stewart to request the extension of the Sept. 11 Victim Compensation Fund, which has been largely depleted. "I did not want to be anywhere else but ground zero when I was there," Alvarez said at the hearing. "Now the 9/11 illnesses have taken many of us, and we are all worried about our children, our spouses and our families and what happens if we are not here." Video by CBS New York Alvarez's survivors include his parents, wife, three sons and three siblings. "He told me he had been walking, and walking, and walking," his sister Aida Lugo recounted Alvarez as saying the night before he died. "He wanted to sit in the chair." When asked where he had been walking, she said, "My brother responded, 'I was walking to find first responders to make sure they get help.'" "How we walk with the broken speaks louder than how we sit with the greatest," Lugo said. Fighting for other first responders through the Victim Compensation Fund, Lugo said, became his "dying wish." After Alvarez and Stewart's emotional testimony before Congress, the House Judiciary Committee voted in support of a bill that would extend funding through fiscal year 2090. Lugo said her brother was grateful to hear of the committee's support. The bill awaits a full House vote. Alvarez was born in Havana and raised in the New York City borough of Queens. He served in the Marines before joining the New York Police Department in 1990 and spent time in the narcotics division and the bomb squad. In a statement after his death, Alvarez's family called him its "warrior" and told people to remember his words: "'Please take care of yourselves and each other.'" NYPD Chief of Detectives Dermot Shea tweeted that Alvarez was "an inspiration, a warrior, a friend."


Alibaba Group Holding Ltd is hoping a Canadian Olympic gold medallist once tipped to be the next chief executive of Goldman Sachs Group Inc will help them make it big in the United States. Michael Evans, who turns 58 this month, retired from the U.S. investment bank in 2013, having forged a reputation as one of the most prolific deal makers in Alibaba's native China during a seven year stint in Hong Kong between 2004 and 2011. Now he is tasked with leading the e-commerce giant's expansion outside its homeland, an assignment that will be particularly tough in the U.S. given regulators' sometimes hostile attitude to Chinese firms buying American technology assets. "Evans was Mr China back when he was at Goldman," said Eugene Tan, head of Asian Investment Banking at Oppenheimer Investments Asia limited. "For a Westerner he was regarded as knowing how the country works and he'll be a useful face for Alibaba to fight off negative sentiments as they try and break into the U.S. market". Reuters was unable to contact Evans outside of normal working hours in the U.S., where he is currently based. As well as smoothing the way for acquisitions, Evans will be expected to seal partnership arrangements for Alibaba with brands and retailers across the U.S. as well as in Europe and the rest of Asia. Tan, who knew Evans when they both worked at Goldman, said the appointment is part of a wider strategy at Alibaba to hire bankers who can help the company secure valuable technology outside of China. "They are hiring up almost every tech banker I know. Jack Ma is a smart guy, he realises you don't need to develop tech yourself all the time, you can just buy it". MEDAL WINNER Evans is the second former Goldman Sachs banker to take a senior role at Alibaba, following Michael Yao who joined in 2012 as its head of corporate finance. Yao was responsible for guiding Alibaba to its record $25 billion U.S. initial public offering in 2014. Evans also worked on the listing, and has sat on Alibaba's board as an independent director ever since. He won his Olympic gold in the men's eights rowing during the Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics, competing on the same team as his twin brother Mark who also worked at Goldman Sachs. The pair's father John Evans was a successful cardiologist, businessman and philanthropist. Michael Evans had been tipped to take over at the top of Goldman from current chairman and CEO Lloyd Blankfein, surprising many in the industry when he instead stepped down as its vice chairman and head of the emerging markets division. (This version of the story was refiled to add dropped word "as" in seventh paragraph) (Reporting By Lawrence White; Editing by Rachel Armstrong)


Chris Biderman of the Sacramento Bee and Kyle Madson discuss NaVorro Bowman's surprise retirement at the 49ers' facility, and what Bowman meant to the team during his eight-year career. They also take a long look ahead at the upcoming season and discuss which players need to have breakout campaigns in order for the 49ers to make the postseason. View embedded content MORE: LeBron says Warriors part owner should be held accountable for shoving Kyle Lowry Cowboys News: Michael Gallup leg injury dampens final OTA session Warriors Fan Who Pushed Kyle Lowry Should Face Lifetime Ban From NBA [UPDATE] Packers working on better vision from second-year LB Oren Burks Raiders LB Vontaze Burfict impressing coaches, young players at OTAs


LOWELL, Mich. - According to a Facebook post , the Lowell Police Department is currently investigating reports of cars being broken into and taken from the city. The department is asking people to make sure their cars and homes are locked and to call them if something seems suspicious. Lowell PD can be reached by dispatch at 616-897-7123, Silent Observer at 616-774-2345, Facebook Messenger or by emailing glauren@ci.lowell.mi.us. ►Make it easy to keep up to date with more stories like this. Download the 13 ON YOUR SIDE app now . Have a news tip? Email news@13onyourside.com , visit our Facebook page or Twitter .


It's been one month since our last awards watch for the National League , so it's time to check back in. On one hand, Cody Bellinger (surprise!) is still the clear pick for MVP. On the other, Max Scherzer's wild month has created a toss-up between him and Hyun-jin Ryu for Cy Young. And more… (This piece will pick 10 MVP contenders, five Cy Young choices, and three Rookie of the Year options, just like the actual BBWAA ballots. The rookie cut-off is 130 at-bats or 50 innings from the season(s) prior. Stats in bold indicate National League leader; stats in italics and bold indicate MLB leader. We used Baseball-Reference's version of WAR below.) MVP 1. Cody Bellinger, OF/1B, Dodgers (Last Month: 1) .344/ .441 /.692 (356 PA), 27 HR, 68 RBI, 8 SB (5 CS), 53 BB, 193 OPS+, 6.6 WAR Sure, Bellinger's cooled off a little in the last month. But it's a testament to just how good he's been that he can afford to "cool off" while continuing to lead all of baseball in WAR, OPS+, and runs scored. And while he's no longer on track to break Babe Ruth's single-season record for WAR at 14.1… he's on track to have history's second -highest single-season WAR, at 13.0, which, you know, not bad. A Walk to Remember? Try five. pic.twitter.com/YanjxDqaRS   Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) July 3, 2019 2. Christian Yelich, OF, Brewers (Last Month: 2) .328/.425/ .713 (351 PA), 31 HR , 67 RBI, 18 SB (1 CS), 48 BB, 187 OPS+, 4.6 WAR When Yelich won MVP in 2018, he finished with a stat line of .326/.402/.598 meaning that he's currently hitting notably better than he did then. But in 2018, those numbers were the best in their respective categories in the National League. In 2019, they're all behind Bellinger. Yelich does have the edge in home runs, which certainly holds some sway, but it doesn't hold quite enough to dethrone a player whose season can reasonably be mentioned in the same sentence as Babe Ruth. 3. Pete Alonso, 1B, Mets (Last Month: Not Ranked) .275/.370/.621 (359 PA), 28 HR, 64 RBI, 1 SB (0 CS), 37 BB, 162 OPS+, 3.7 WAR Alonso's scorching April (172 OPS+) faded into a comparatively lukewarm May (125 OPS+), costing him a spot on the last edition of this list. But in June, the rookie was hotter than ever before: 183 OPS+, among the very best hitting performances of the month. Overall, he now ranks third as a hitter in the NL, behind Bellinger and Yelich, and Baseball-Reference WAR has him third as an all-around player, too. Pete Alonso Busted His Slump , as it was recently put by FanGraphs. Seriously . (And it's worth reiterating his "slump" still involved him hitting above average!) 4. Nolan Arenado, 3B, Rockies (Last Month: 3) .322/.387/.583 (367 PA), 20 HR, 67 RBI, 2 SB (2 CS), 130 OPS+, 3.6 WAR Arenado got a bigger chunk of the All-Star vote for his position than any other player in either league. (Of course, this doesn't account for the fact that outfielders functionally split the threefold vote for their position, neutralizing any threat here from Bellinger or Yelich or Mike Trout… but still! The honor goes to Arenado.) With his defense considerably more to offer in this department than any of the three names above him on this list and consistently solid hitting, that's no surprise. Nolan Arenado homers (20) on a line drive to left off Hyun-Jin Ryu Exit Velocity 99 MPH Distance 423 FT Launch Angle 25.38 #Dodgers vs #Rockies pic.twitter.com/MF9w2LyJRi   Strand Sport Stats (@StrandStats) June 29, 2019 5. Ketel Marte, 2B/CF, Diamondbacks (Last Month: Not Ranked) .308/.355/.565 (366 PA), 20 HR, 52 RBI, 4 SB (0 CS), 133 OPS+, 3.3 WAR Okay, we're getting interesting now. While Marte has always been fun to watch speed! defense! beyond this, he'd always been one to make you think, "man, he'd be so wildly fun to watch if he was [healthy / hitting / insert other skill here]." Now surpassed his personal best for WAR. Before the All-Star break. 6. Javier Baez, SS, Cubs (Last Month: 5) .285/.322/.552 (357 PA), 21 HR, 57 RBI, 5 SB (5 CS), 119 OPS+, 3.2 WAR Baez slumped in June, particularly early on, as he continued to recover from a heel injury "slumping," for him, meaning a simply average-ish hitting performance (96 OPS+ for the month) alongside his characteristically enthralling defense. 7. Josh Bell, 1B, Pirates (Last Month: 6) .306/.380/.650 (366 PA), 25 HR, 78 RBI , 0 SB (1 CS), 164 OPS+, 2.7 WAR Voters' Con: Bell's a fairly typical first baseman, one-dimensional more than anything else. Voters' Pro: This one dimension is dingers, and, man, there are so many dingers. A little derby preview for ya. #BELLieve pic.twitter.com/xGuZ9c1CMM   Pirates (@Pirates) July 2, 2019 8. Fernando Tatis Jr., SS, Padres (Last Month: Not Ranked) .330/.399/.606 (213 PA), 11 HR, 28 RBI, 13 SB (3 CS), 166 OPS+, 3.0 WAR Yes, the time that he's missed due to injury means that he currently fails to meet the threshold needed for a qualified hitter… but if the rookie stays healthy going forward, he should pass the mark soon, and, anyway, this all just makes the fact that he's been able to rack up these numbers even more impressive. (And, speaking of impressive, it can't be restated often enough that he's 20 years old .) 9. Ronald Acuña, Jr. OF, Braves (Last Month: Not Ranked) .292/.375/.509 ( 390 PA ), 20 HR, 52 RBI, 13 SB (3 CS), 124 OPS+, 3.0 WAR The 2018 Rookie of the Year has markedly improved his defense this year, and June was his best month yet at the plate. 10. Kris Bryant, 3B, Cubs (Last Month: 7) .285/.393/.528 (361 PA), 16 HR, 42 RBI, 1 SB (0 CS), 135 OPS+, 2.5 WAR Bryant is now hitting roughly just as well as he did when he was named MVP in 2016, and if any concerns were somehow still lingering about his ability to bounce back from last year's injury-influenced down season, those should be fully erased. Thunderstorms can be terrifying. Just ask @KrisBryant_23 . 😂 https://t.co/wi528ryn17 pic.twitter.com/bSNafyO9a7   Cut4 (@Cut4) June 27, 2019 Just Missed The Cut Paul DeJong, SS, Cardinals (Last Month: 4) Freddie Freeman, 1B, Braves (Last Month: 9) Cy Young 1. Hyun-jin Ryu, Dodgers (Last Month: 1) 9-1 (16 GS), 1.83 ERA , 94 K, 7 BB , 10 HR, 229 ERA+ , 3.3 WAR Ryu is the only qualified starter in baseball with a sub-2.00 ERA, and, for that matter, the only one with a sub-2.35 ERA. He's the only one with an ERA+ above 220, and, for that matter, the only one above 190. He's the only one with a BB/9 under 0.7, and, for that matter, the only one under 1.1 which makes him the only starter with a strikeout-to-walk ratio above 13.0, and, for that matter, the only one with a strikeout-to-walk-ratio above 8.0. Yes, he's much closer to double the ratio of the pitcher in second place than he is to second place itself. By now, you should be getting the pitcher: Ryu doesn't just lead league in so many of the stats that matter most to voters, he thoroughly dominates it. If you're judging by most of these key leaderboards (ERA, ERA+, K/BB, even win-loss), there's no question that your pick is Ryu... 2. Max Scherzer, Nationals (Last Month: Not Ranked) 8-5 (18 GS), 2.43 ERA, 170 K , 22 BB, 9 HR, 189 ERA+, 5.1 WAR ...but those leaderboards aren't the be-all-end-all, and despite everything above, there's a strong case to be made for Scherzer, too. Look at where Scherzer does lead WAR, both at Baseball-Reference and FanGraphs and start peeling back the layers. The two sites use different formulas to calculate their pitching WAR, but there are telling similarities behind two theories of pitching value. Baseball-Reference uses runs allowed for its base (rather than earned runs allowed) and then adjusts for the quality of a team's defense. FanGraphs uses FIP, fielding independent pitching, which is exactly what it sounds like. Scherzer plays in front of a defense that's struggled significantly; Ryu plays in front of the league's very best. Strip that out? Scherzer's been better. Decidedly better. Max Scherzer's 14 Strikeouts in 26 Seconds. 😳 #NSFW pic.twitter.com/l6J17hRZeH   Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) June 30, 2019 The 34-year-old has baseball's lowest FIP, which makes him FanGraphs' WAR leader not just among pitchers in the NL, but in all of MLB, and by a wide margin, too. So… what does this all mean? If voters had to pick right now, most would almost certainly go with Ryu but there's a very valid "true-level-of-individual-performance" case to be made for Scherzer, and if the two pitchers' ERAs begin getting closer to their FIPs, watch out. 3. Mike Soroka, Braves (Last Month: Not Ranked) 9-1 (14 GS), 2.13 ERA, 67 K, 19 BB, 4 HR, 214 ERA+, 3.0 WAR Mike Soroka juuuust misses the innings threshold to be a qualified starter, after a slightly delayed start to the season, which is the only factor that kept him off the last edition of this list. But Soroka's performance-time gap with everyone else is smaller than it was last month, and it could look meaningfully smaller in just a start or two, and, beyond that, look at what he's done! He's having one of the best rookie pitching performances in recent memory Soroka's 2.13 ERA (214 ERA+) currently track above freshman luminaries like 1981 Fernando Valenzuela's 2.48 (135 ERA+), 1976 Mark Fidrych's 2.34 (159 ERA+), and 2013 Jose Fernandez's 2.19 (176 ERA+) and, beyond that, one of the best pitching performances this year. Mike Soroka, 92mph Sinker and 84mph Slider, Overlay. pic.twitter.com/BMLmbp43pI   Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) June 29, 2019 4. Luis Castillo, Reds (Last Month: 3) 7-3 (17 GS), 2.47 ERA, 115 K, 52 BB, 188 ERA+, 3.3 WAR Castillo has come down from his scorching start, but he still ranks near the top of most leaderboards including, unfortunately for him, walk rate, which has been a problem for him throughout the year. But there's an alternate take to be had here: It's almost impressive that baseball's walk leader can keep scoring down enough to make it through with a sub-2.50 ERA! Castillo's left-on-base percentage is among the highest in the game; he's bringing guys aboard, sure, but he's been remarkably good at making sure that they don't score. 5. Zack Greinke, Diamondbacks (Last Month: 5) 9-3 (18 GS), 2.90 ERA, 99 K, 15 BB, 154 ERA+, 3.4 WAR This is Greinke's best season since his Cy Young-runner-up 2015, and it's been a master class in the idea that a pitcher can be just as deadly with slowness as with speed . Zack Greinke, 62mph Curveball and psychotically charging to field a bunt. Zack is gonna beat his curveball to the plate one day. pic.twitter.com/sU3v6PCXiU   Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) May 22, 2019 Just Missed The Cut Cole Hamels, Cubs (Last Month: Not Ranked) Zach Davies, Brewers (Last Month: 2) Rookie of the Year Mike Soroka, SP, Braves (Last Month: 1) There's an excellent debate to be had between Soroka and Alonso, and it's hard to definitively call for one over the other; much of it probably comes down to an individual voter's framework for evaluating pitchers versus position players, which is what it is. Ultimately, Soroka is looking like a historically great rookie pitcher (see the comparisons above!), but health and innings management could easily become a concern here down the line, and if so Alonso's right next to him. 30 Seconds of Mike Soroka Sinkers. pic.twitter.com/hu2Lbyts5n   Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) May 5, 2019 Pete Alonso, 1B, Mets (Last Month: 2) Alonso has a real chance to break Aaron Judge's rookie home run record of 52 or at least Mark McGwire's second-place mark of 49. Pete Alonso's 28th home run ties Mark McGwire for the most HRs by a rookie before July 1 in MLB history 💪 (via @Mets ) pic.twitter.com/rK24jUrCqJ   SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) June 29, 2019 Fernando Tatis, Jr., SS, Padres (Last Month: Just Missed The Cut) If Tatis hadn't gotten injured, maybe we wouldn't even have to have the debate on Soroka-vs.-Alonso, because he could easily be dominating the conversation on his own! . @tatis_jr is a daredevil on the basepaths. pic.twitter.com/adesKSIl9F   MLB (@MLB) July 2, 2019 Just Missed The Cut Alex Verdugo, OF, Dodgers (Last Month: 3) Bryan Reynolds, OF, Pirates (Last Month: Not Ranked) Related slideshow: 2019 MLB season (Provided by imagn)


The Xfinity Series is back at Iowa Speedway this weekend for its second trip of the season to the short track. How long can Christopher Bell , Cole Custer and Tyler Reddick 's stranglehold on victory lane last? Here's all the info you need for today's U.S. Cellular 250. (All times are Eastern) START: The command to start engines will be given at 5:25 p.m. by U.S. Cellular Customers Eric Brecke, Mark Jones and Kent Carson. Green flag is scheduled to wave at 5:32 p.m. PRERACE: Garage opens at 8:30 a.m. Qualifying is at 12:05 p.m . Driver/crew chief meeting is at 3:45 p.m. Driver introductions are at 4:45 p.m. The invocation will be given at 5:17 p.m. by Matt Sanford . Abbie Callahan will perform the National Anthem at 5:18 p.m. DISTANCE: The race is 250 laps ( 218.75 miles ) around the 7/8 -mile track. STAGES: Stage 1 ends on Lap 60 . Stage 2 ends on Lap 120 . TV/RADIO: NBCSN will televise the race. Coverage begins at 5 p.m. The Motor Racing Network's radio broadcast begins at 4:30 p.m. and also can be heard at goprn.com. SiriusXM NASCAR Radio will carry MRN's broadcast. FORECAST : Wunderground.com forecasts a temperature of 87 degrees with a 20% chance of precipitation at the race start time LAST TIME: Christopher Bell won the June race over and Cole Custer. Bell won this race last year over Justin Allgaier . STARTING LINEUP:


With the Women's World Cup, Gold Cup and Copa America all simultaneously vying for our attention, there has been no shortage of international soccer this summer. Running concurrently with this plethora of major tournaments has been the 32nd edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, which reaches its conclusion on Friday. Here's all the info you need ahead of Africa's showpiece final. What exactly is the Africa Cup of Nations? First held in 1957 and staged every two years, the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is the continental tournament for the 56 member nations that make up the Confederation of African Football (CAF). With the exception of two banned countries (Sierra Leone and Chad) and two that did not enter (Eritrea and Somalia), those members were whittled down to 24 for this tournament, during a two-year qualification process that began all the way back in March 2017. The 2019 edition is the first to be held in the summer. Previous editions were held in January when temperatures are cooler, but this caused greater disruption to the European domestic calendar. This is also the first edition to be expanded to 24 teams, up from 16. Where is it being held? Egypt is hosting for the third time, having stepped in as a replacement for Cameroon in January 2019. The reigning champions were denied hosting rights due to delays to proposed infrastructure and concerns for safety near several venues. The tournament has taken place in six venues across Egypt (not including the former AFCON venue of Port Said, where a violent riot in an Egyptian Premier League match claimed the lives of over 70 fans in 2012). The final is slated for the 75,000-capacity National Stadium in Cairo, where the hosts won the final on penalties in 2006. The stadium has hosted nine AFCON games in 2019 so far, including last Sunday's semifinal between Algeria and Nigeria. Although the final is scheduled for 9 p.m. local time, it will almost certainly be a heated affair in the literal sense as the city often pushes three-figure temperatures in July. So who is playing in the final? Ah yes, that's an important detail: It's Senegal against Algeria. Senegal have never won the competition before and booked their spot in their second-ever final courtesy of a slightly bizarre extra-time own goal in their semifinal victory over Tunisia: Tunisia's own goal in ET has Senegal one foot in the final of the African Cup of Nations (via @beINSPORTSUSA ) pic.twitter.com/sZkwdcatyF   Planet Fútbol (@si_soccer) July 14, 2019 Algeria, meanwhile, last lifted the trophy in 1990, as hosts. After breezing through the group stage this summer, the Algerians needed a penalty shootout to topple the Ivory Coast in the quarterfinals and a clutch 95th-minute free kick to defeat Nigeria in the semifinals: 🇩🇿MIRACULOUS MAHREZ 🇩🇿 With just seconds left in stoppage time the Algeria talisman bangs in a free kick to send #LesVerts past Nigeria 2-1 and into the #TotalAFCON2019 Final. pic.twitter.com/0HXwagW1j5   beIN SPORTS USA (@beINSPORTSUSA) July 14, 2019 That clutch free kick was converted by Algeria's star player, Riyad Mahrez. This final may be viewed by some as a head-to-head between two of the Premier League's biggest stars: Mahrez and Sadio Mane. Mane is Senegal's talisman, with three goals at the tournament so far (although it must be noted that he also missed two penalties in the group stage). The Liverpool forward was joint-top scorer in the 2019-20 Premier League and led the Reds to Champions League victory while making the Squad of the Season . If he bolsters his incredible year with the AFCON title, the 27-year-old must seriously be considered in Ballon d'Or discussions. Mahrez, meanwhile, may have dropped to more of a supporting role with Manchester City, but he is central to Algeria's success. The winger has also scored three goals at the tournament, including the aforementioned last-gasp semifinal free kick that sent Algerians fans in Paris into rapture: Limbs on the streets of Paris as Riyad Mahrez sends Algeria through to the #AFCON final 🇩🇿 🚀 pic.twitter.com/g7FDKZOdjH   The Sun Football ⚽ (@TheSunFootball) July 15, 2019 In addition to Mane vs. Mahrez, the final also represents an intriguing battle between the two coaches. Senegal boss Aliou Cisse and Algeria's Djamel Belmadi captained their respective nations at the 2004 edition. Cisse will be looking to avenge the heartache of the 2002 final, where his missed shootout spot kick handed the title to Cameroon. Who is likely to win? There's no clear favorite in this one, but the bookmakers have given Senegal the slight edge , perhaps thanks to the relative strength of their squad. Premier League midfielders Idrissa Gueye and Cheikhou Kouyaté will be on hand to keep the Algerian attack attack under wraps, but their job will be made harder by the absence of center back Kalidou Koulibaly. The Napoli star's semifinal yellow card means he is suspended for the main event. Senegal are in good form, with only a single loss in their last 12 outings, but the form book would suggest that marginal underdogs Algeria actually have the edge. The Desert Foxes are undefeated in 14 and have a 100% record at the 2019 tournament. Additionally, they have won four of their last five meetings with Senegal in all competitions, and have not lost to The Lions of Teranga in any of their nine historical AFCON matches. In fact, their most recent meeting came three weeks ago in the group stage, which Algeria clinched 1-0 courtesy of striker Youcef Belaili, who recently returned from a two-year ban for testing positive for cocaine. So, although Senegal are the slight favorites, recent form and momentum suggest Algeria are in an excellent position to clinch this one. A bet on Mahrez to score a late winner at 10/3 with bet365 seems like good value. When is the match and which channel is it on? The final will take place on Friday, July 19 at 3 p.m. ET. It is being broadcast in the United States on beIN Sports. More from Yahoo Sports: Cowboys preview: Success is back, and so is the circus Is this the year Fromm, Georgia take down Alabama? Perkins warns Zion to watch diet: 'It's FOOD everywhere' Ensan wins $10M World Series of Poker title


The Women's World Cup round of 16 got underway on Saturday, with the first two quarter finalists decided in two entertaining games that both once again featured VAR. Germany continued their fine, flawless form, as they beat Nigeria 3-0 in Grenoble to continue their run of reaching at least the quarter-finals at every single tournament. Later on that day, Norway beat Australia after a penalty shootout in a tight affair in Nice to reach the final eight. Here's the full breakdown on the first two fixtures of the knockout stages. Germany 3-0 Nigeria In the first match of the knockout stages, Germany met Nigeria at the Stade de Alpes. Die Nationalelf were looking to build on their flawless group stage record as they won Group B, while the Super Falcons had reached the round of 16 as a best third-placed team on goal difference. Nigeria had a flurry of chances in the opening 15 minutes, with Francisca Ordega having an early chance at the near post. Lina Magull then had a wonderful chance to give Germany the advantage minutes later, but Osinachi Ohale made a fantastic block from close range. Germany took the lead after 20 minutes through their captain Alexandra Popp, as she scored on her 100th international appearance. The ball was wonderfully crossed in by Magull, and Popp guided her header into the bottom corner brilliantly to give the Germans the lead. So far, so good for @DFB_Frauen ! #GERNGA  pic.twitter.com/CJOIFkPrkt   FIFA Women's World Cup (@FIFAWWC) June 22, 2019 Seven minutes after their opening goal, an eventual VAR check awarded Germany a penalty. Upon review, referee Yoshimi Yamashita deemed that Evelyn Nwabuoku's follow through on her clearance had fouled Magull, and was worthy of a foul and therefore a penalty. Sara Däbritz stepped up for the spot kick, and kept her cool to fire it right into the bottom corner to double Germany's advantage within the opening half hour. It was a big blow for Nigeria to go into half time two goals down, a blow which would ultimately cost them. In the second half, while the Germans seemed to slightly take their foot off the pedal, Nigeria fought on and on as they searched for a way back into the game. While the Super Falcons couldn't get a goal for their troubles, their determination was wonderful to see. Martina Voss-Tecklenburg's side added their third goal with eight minutes to play, as a misjudged pass from the Nigerian defence put it on a plate for Lea Schüller, who struck it sweetly into the bottom corner with her first touch to wrap up an emphatic 3-0 win for the Germans. Germany travel up north to Rennes for their quarter-final clash, where they will face either Sweden or Canada at the Roazhan Park, as the two sides face off on Monday in Paris. Norway 1-1 Australia (4-1 Pens) Norway and Australia met in the second game of the day, as the Group A and C runners-up faced off in Nice. Norway made it through with wins either side of their defeat to hosts France, while an emphatic 4-1 win over Jamaica on the final matchday saw Australia progress. Australia almost took the lead after 24 seconds, as Sam Kerr struck just wide of the post. Kerr had a few more early chances for the Matildas as she spurred on their attack, but they couldn't capitalise early on as it remained goalless. Norway struck first just after the half hour mark, thanks to a tidy finish from Isabell Herlovsen. The Gresshoppene striker was played through into the box, and curled her shot past the Australian goalkeeper to break the deadlock. The breakthrough. #NORAUS  pic.twitter.com/wrDXnEnr7f   FIFA Women's World Cup (@FIFAWWC) June 22, 2019 Australia thought they had a lifeline back into the game as they were awarded a penalty, as Maria Thorisdottir was deemed to have handled the ball. However, a long but crucial VAR check decided that it had gone off her chest as intended, as the referee reversed her decision. The Matildas had chance after chance in the second half, but couldn't draw level. Kerr had her goal disallowed for offside, and Australia had numerous penalty appeals turned down as they couldn't find a way through the Norwegian defence. After 14 attempts on goal to no avail, Australia finally drew level in the 83rd minute as Elise Kellond Knight's corner curled all the way in. Caroline Graham Hansen's late effort for Norway then agonisingly rolled across the goal line in the dying seconds, but failed to go in - meaning the game went to extra time. In the first half of extra time, Alanna Kennedy received a straight red card for committing a foul and denying a goalscoring opportunity. However, the two sides could not be separated after two hours of football, as the game went to a penalty shootout. Australia missed two of their penalties, as Kerr skied her penalty over the bar and Emily Gielnik's penalty was saved. Ingrid Engen stepped up for the decisive penalty for Norway, and found the bottom corner as they scored four perfect penalties to secure their quarter-final berth. Norway will play in the first quarter-final on 27 June, where they will meet England or Cameroon in Le Havre, after the two sides meet in Valenciennes on Sunday.


Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Detroit. Lottery winner must split his winnings with ex-wife, court says The suburban Detroit man bought the ticket two years after he and his wife separated, but she still gets to take home half, court officials say. Read the full story on USA TODAY . Carjackers ambush man at Detroit home before taking off with victim's 2010 silver Ford Escape Police are searching for three men wanted in connection with a carjacking that happened around 1:30 a.m. Sunday in the 12100 block of Rutherford Street. Read the full story on Graham Media: WDIV Detroit . 2 women in critical condition after shooting on Detroit's east side Police are investigating a shooting Sunday afternoon that left two women in critical condition. Read the full story on Graham Media: WDIV Detroit . Graffiti artist Sheefy McFly arrested while working on mural for city of Detroit Artist Sheefy McFly was arrested last week in Detroit by two police officers who thought he was vandalizing a wall when in reality he was working on a mural commissioned by the city. Read the full story on New York Daily News . 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.


The Jets signed two more draft picks, and pulled the plug on a bad trade The team announced the signings of fifth-round linebacker Blake Cashman and sixth-round cornerback Bless Austin. They also released wide receiver Stacy Coley , defensive lineman Charles Tapper , and cornerback Rashard Robinson . The Jets traded a fifth-round pick for Robinson in October 2017, and he appeared in 16 games. He was suspended the first four games of last year for violating the league's substance abuse policy. He was originally a fourth-round pick of the 49ers.


Laura Amadon remembered running out of her home when she heard the rattle of gunfire Tuesday evening. At first, she wasn't sure it was gunshots she heard but within minutes the screaming sirens and blue lights coupled with neighborhood talk quickly confirmed it. "I don't even know what I was thinking. It was just shocking," Amadon said, nearly a day after learning that what she heard was a shootout that left a Brevard County sheriff's deputy badly wounded and a suspect dead. "It's kind of known as not the safest part of the neighborhood." Wednesday, more details continued to emerge regarding what happened about 8:30 p.m. Tuesday on the beachside street of Avenida De La Vista. More: Brevard deputy shot several times, suspect killed after argument over feral cats escalates More: State investigates Brevard Sheriff's charity for ignoring fundraising ban Authorities were called when an argument between neighbors began to escalate Tuesday evening. When the deputy arrived, the gunman became severely agitated, according to Sheriff Ivey. He then went behind a vehicle and charged a rifle, a sound the deputy, a military veteran, was able to recognize. The gunman came around the vehicle holding the rifle and exchanged gunfire with the deputy. "Officer down…" blared a dispatcher on a police radio transmission recording obtained by FLORIDA TODAY. The audio could not be authenticated,as the recording was captured by a police radio enthusiast. The recording also captures rescue efforts before focusing on the home where the gunman was believed to be with an AR-15 style rifle. Authorities did not immediately confirm what type of rifle was used by the gunman. "Any LEOs injured?" asked one officer on the broadcast. "We have one officer down," came the response. The recording also captures first aid, then the focus on a house where the gunman was believed to be with an AR-15 rifle. A child, possibly a relative of the gunman, was believed to be found hiding from deputies as they secured the scene, according to the broadcast. The Sheriff's Office did not release the names of the deputy or the man killed. The deputy was recovering with at least three gunshot wounds. The gunman died at the scene. When visited by Ivey at the hospital, the deputy told him simply, "I won." Shocking for some residents was learning that the shooting Tuesday night began as an argument over feeding feral cats. More: Shooting leaves man dead at Merritt Island Walmart; Investigators say it was over a relationship The deputy was in serious but stable condition early Wednesday morning, Ivey said, adding he expected the deputy to recover from his wounds. A day later, all was quiet in the Indialantic neighborhood where the shootout occurred. People walked their dogs and joggers ran past the modest, single-story house where the shooting occurred. A few curious people were seen driving by early Wednesday, but all there was to see were bullet holes in two vehicles, broken glass in the street and blood stains left along the asphalt. More: The question we should be asking after the Virginia Beach mass shooting | Trending More: Ex-Broward deputy who failed to confront gunman during Parkland school shooting arrested An investigation is ongoing. The deputy was placed on administrative leave with pay as is routine in officer-involved shootings. Want more Space Coast news? If you're already a subscriber to FLORIDA TODAY, thank you! If not, please subscrib e and help keep your news coming. This article originally appeared on Florida Today: Brevard deputy in serious condition after being shot several times; suspect killed


Curious just how far your dollar goes in Baltimore? We've rounded up the latest rental listings via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to finding a place in Baltimore with a budget of $1,200/month. Take a peek at what rentals the city has to offer, below. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.) Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Links included in this article may earn Hoodline a commission on clicks and transactions. 5738 Cedonia Ave. (Frankford) Listed at $1,115/month, this 792-square-foot two-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bathroom apartment is located at 5738 Cedonia Ave. The unit offers a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting, in-unit laundry and a dishwasher. When it comes to building amenities, expect a fitness center. Attention, cat owners: your kitty is allowed here. According to Walk Score, the surrounding area requires a car for most errands, has minimal bike infrastructure and has some transit options. (See the complete listing here .) 8 N. Howard St. (Downtown) Next, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom abode located at 8 N. Howard St. It's listed for $1,119/month for its 680 square feet. You can expect to find hardwood flooring and high ceilings in the residence. If you've got a pet, you'll be happy to learn that cats and dogs are allowed. Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is a "walker's paradise," is very bikeable and is a haven for transit riders. (See the complete listing here .) 10 Light St. (Downtown) Here's a 459-square-foot studio apartment at 10 Light St. that's going for $1,121/month. The residence comes with hardwood flooring. The building features a residents' lounge and a swimming pool. Luckily for pet owners, both dogs and cats are welcome. Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area is extremely walkable, is quite bikeable and has excellent transit. (Check out the complete listing here .) 610 Pennsylvania Ave. (Seton Hill) Next, check out this 1,137-square-foot three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment that's located at 610 Pennsylvania Ave. It's listed for $1,125/month. The building has on-site laundry and outdoor space. In the apartment, expect to see air conditioning, a balcony, hardwood flooring and internet included. Animals are not permitted. According to Walk Score, the area around this address is extremely walkable, is convenient for biking and is a haven for transit riders. (Check out the complete listing here .) 524 N. Charles St. (Mount Vernon) Located at 524 N. Charles St., here's a 1,115-square-foot one-bedroom, two-bathroom unit that's also listed for $1,125/month. In the residence, you'll find air conditioning, carpeted floors, a walk-in closet and a renovated kitchen. The building features on-site laundry. Cats and dogs are not allowed. According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area is a "walker's paradise," is quite bikeable and boasts excellent transit options. (Take a gander at the complete listing here .) Working with a tight budget? Here are the cheapest rentals recently listed in Baltimore . 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.


Seahawks running back Chris Carson got the most carries for Seattle last year and appears to be the clear-cut starter heading into the season. But with Mike Davis off the roster and now with the Bears, there's a chance Rashaad Penny could make a push for the top spot. "Is it possible? Sure it is, but Chris Carson, who is coming off of a 1,151-yard season, will be tough to unseat from the starting spot," writes Seahawks team reporter John Boyle in his weekly mailbag. "Ideally the Seahawks will find ways to get Rashaad Penny plenty of carries along with Carson, and perhaps from game-to-game the split will vary. And it's worth noting that when asked about Penny and Carson earlier in the offseason, Carroll used the term "one-two punch" and added, "and I don't know who's one and who's two, it doesn't matter to me." Carroll also noted Carson, who missed time due to a knee procedure this offseason, was in the best shape on the roster . Penny, however, was able to take advantage of the extra reps during workouts . "In other words, the Seahawks hope to get a lot out of both of those running backs, and Carroll doesn't really care if there's a clear-cut No. 1 back (sorry, fantasy football players)," Boyle ended. So there you have it, draft your fantasy football roster accordingly. MORE: Jimmy Butler's decision to sign with the Miami Heat just got super awkward Troy Daniels is going to hit a lot of open three-pointers for Lakers Stephen A. Smith: 'Andre Iguodala is planning on joining the Lakers' Enes Kanter agrees to 2 year, $10 million deal with Boston Celtics What the Heck is Going On With the Jimmy Butler Sign-and-Trade? [UPDATED]


Here's the most recent top news you may have missed in Cambridge. Investigation underway after man's body pulled from Charles River State police were investigating after a body was pulled from the Charles River. Read the full story on 7News - WHDH Boston . After Boston's annual naked bike ride, police break up gathering at Cambridge park, arrest 1 Police responded to a call reporting dozens of naked people near the docks at North Point Park in Cambridge, officials said. Read the full story on Boston Globe . Two hospitalized after rollover crash in Kendall Square Firefighters said people were trapped in the overturned vehicle. Read the full story on WCVB . 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.


You're just about to leave for that trip you've been planning for ages. Everything is ready. The hotels are booked, the flights are confirmed and your itinerary is planned. But there's this nagging feeling that you've forgotten something. How's your passport doing? For those to whom the horror of horrors occurs ("What? It expired last month !?"), FedEx now offers a service that will get you a new passport in just 24 hours. In partnership with the service RushMyPassport , FedEx is now offering the speediest solution to the most anxiety-provoking of international travel situations. Those who need a new passport, like yesterday, can stop into one of 2,000 FedEx locations across the country or visit FedEx's website to register for a new document. The service includes updated passport photos, rushed new passports or renewals, children's' passports and replacing lost, stolen or damaged passports. "Routine passport processing can take weeks, which can mean the difference between enjoying that dream vacation you've spent months planning or canceling it," Mosie Miller, CEO of RushMyPassport, said in a statement. "You also have to factor in the possibility of issues with documents you finally receive in the mail, causing further delays and even more headaches. The combined service offering of RushMyPassport and FedEx Office helps travelers overcome these issues, giving a smooth and secure way to handle passport needs." The service includes the ability to track the passport throughout the process, government-compliant photos and 24/7 help from passport specialists. Although, be warned: the service does not come cheap. To process a new passport application within 24 hours, FedEx charges $449. Rushed shipping could cost $90 for inbound and outbound, according to the FedEx website. And that does not include the $170 fee from the federal government. So to get your new passport within 24 hours, you'll likely pay about $700 for it. Last month, the U.S. State Department increased its standard passport processing time from four to six weeks to six to eight weeks.


The NFL's bid to get a lawsuit stemming from the NFC Championship game blocked has a supporter in the New Orleans Saints organization. The league appealed to the Louisiana Supreme Court in a bid to get the lawsuit, filed by a Saints fan furious over the no-call that likely cost the team a Super Bowl bid, thrown out. That motion was backed by the Saints themselves, who argued that they had achieved a rule change in light of the error. BREAKING @wwltv : @Saints now filing brief to La. Supreme Court in support of @NFL 's argument. Team says it shares fans' disappointment but already achieved rule change in wake of infamous no-call. https://t.co/wJEJ0wQm8I   David Hammer (@davidhammerWWL) August 8, 2019 That rule change was making pass interference controversies subject to video review, which the Saints successfully pressed for in light of the infamous no-call. The suit had previously been allowed to go ahead, with a judge even scheduling depositions for commissioner Roger Goodell and the referees involved. The league will do everything in its power to avoid getting to that point, which brings us to this latest step   with the support of the Saints.