If you haven't noticed by now, Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes is looking toned this offseason. During his appearance at the Final Four in April, he took everybody to the gun show with Texas Tech's signature "Guns Up" celebration. It was such a noticeable difference that during his next media availability, reporters asked him whether he'd added any muscle. "Man, I hope it's muscle," Mahomes said of his physique. "No, it was good. I went home, trained with my trainer I've always trained with, Bobby Stroupe, and we did good things. I thought about improving myself in different areas I needed to improve on and we're going to keep working on that as I'm here with Coach (Barry Rubin) now and try to get better and better each year." Mahomes has been working with Stroupe since he was in Fourth grade . He's now in the third season with Rubin, the Chiefs' strength and conditioning coach. These are people that know his body well and know how to help him improve it. Recently Mahomes further elaborated on his body transformation with Yahoo Sports' Terez Paylor. "For me, offseason-training wise, it's all about trying to define [my body] … trying to make sure I'm in the best shape possible, nutritionally and physically and mentally," Mahomes said to Yahoo Sports . "So the big thing for me this offseason going in was, I wanted to gain muscle but at the same time, cut weight. Kind of a mixture of both." Mahomes explained to Paylor that he's cut the bad weight and gained more muscle, but he's still hovering around 230 pounds, which is right where he wants to be. "I've gotten more muscular and [have] less baby fat, I guess you would say," Mahomes said. "So that's been the big thing for me - sculpting my body in the best way possible so I can go through the season and feel just as fresh at the end as I did at the beginning." Baby fat is a good way to describe it. Now that he's getting rid of the baby fat, he's sculpting his body for a better-feeling 16-game season. "The lowest I was last year after training camp was 12 percent, and that's pretty good," Mahomes told Yahoo Sports. "But now my goal is to be in the single digits, so I'm gonna try to get as low as I possibly can while still being healthy and still having the body to be able to take a full season." Hopefully he keeps his body fat percentage in the high single digits. If he gets too low could become unhealthy and could also actually make the beating he takes during the season more painful. Not all of Mahomes' weight loss and muscle gain has been from training, nutrition has also played a big role in his new lean muscular form. "I mean, I've always been someone who trains hard, someone who works out hard, someone who goes out there every single day and doesn't feel complete until I get a workout in on any given day," Mahomes explained. "I think the biggest thing for me [has been] learning how to eat better, learning how to take away the snacks, the candies, the desserts, all that stuff and just focus in on how I eat and how I take care of my body that way." He has one big advocate who helps him manage getting rid of the snacks and candy, his girlfriend Brittany Matthews. "Eating-wise, I'm blessed that my girlfriend is [big on] nutrition so she helps me out with that - she's [about] fitness," Mahomes said. "I just try to eliminate some of the bad meals, the fast food, the foods that aren't great for your body and don't help you get the most out of it. I'm a picky eater, but I still try to eat healthy stuff like chicken, salmon and all the [other] stuff I like a lot. Healthy stuff may be the main item's on the menu for Mahomes, but that won't stop him from indulging sometimes. In fact, Mahomes has some lunch plans with Chris Jones at a local BBQ staple soon. Yeah im going to go get some of those here soon - Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) July 2, 2019 I'll join…. you paying? - Chris Jones (@stonecoldjones_) July 2, 2019 Everything's good for you in moderation, right? MORE: 'You don't know me like that': Kevin Durant, the Warriors and a toxic locker room Why hasn't Kawhi Leonard made his decision yet? Here are 5 theories Stephen A. Smith: 'Andre Iguodala is planning on joining the Lakers' Amari Cooper: Some routes he wanted 'weren't a part of the game plan' Projected depth chart for the 76ers with Al Horford, Josh Richardson


AURORA, Colo.   A man is being sought after he allegedly beat and seriously injured an RTD bus driver last month, the Aurora Police Department said Wednesday. On May 20, a passenger on the 83L bus allegedly attacked the driver near South Dayton Road and East Jewell Avenue after the driver told the man he would have to wait until the next stop to be let off. "When the driver advised him we would have to wait until the next stop he assaulted him, leaving him seriously injured," police said. The name of the bus driver was not released. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 303-739-1841 or Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867.     ©2019 KDVR-TV, Denver Visit KDVR-TV, Denver at www.kdvr.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.


NAPA VALLEY (KDKA)  Fans now have the answer as to why former Steeler Antonio Brown's feet are so messed up. The star, who was traded to the Raiders in the offseason, has missed multiple practices this training camp because the bottoms of his feet have been peeling and shredded. "Antonio Brown's feet are a nightmare:" Antonio Brown's feet are a nightmare: https://t.co/KGeXaFWime pic.twitter.com/wUru5cCYzV   Deadspin (@Deadspin) August 6, 2019 According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Brown burned the bottom of his feet while using a cryotherapy chamber. He suffered frostbite because he was not wearing the proper foot protection while entering the chamber. "From Inside Training Camp: #Raiders WR Antonio Brown is still day-to-day with his troublesome feet after what team sources describe as a cryogenic chamber mishap." From Inside Training Camp: #Raiders WR Antonio Brown is still day-to-day with his troublesome feet after what team sources describe as a cryogenic chamber mishap. pic.twitter.com/4NoT7IS8Yj   Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 7, 2019 Former NFL quarterback and current analyst Chris Simms was the first to break the news about Brown's feet Tuesday. "From @PFT_Live, @CSimmsQB says @AB84 isn't practicing because he froze his feet in a cryotherapy chamber." From @PFT_Live , @CSimmsQB says @AB84 isn't practicing because he froze his feet in a cryotherapy chamber https://t.co/9WMLmd6dpB   ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) August 6, 2019 Earlier in camp, Raiders head coach Jon Gruden was disappointed with Brown's absence for the practices.


A traveler who passed through the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport has tested positive for measles, according to health officials. Health officials warn that other travelers may have been exposed to measles. The infected person passed through the airport May 15 to catch a connecting flight, according to Tarrant County Public Health officials. Other travelers may have been exposed in these areas: Terminal D customs area from 5:15 to 7:45 p.m. The Skylink tram from 5:45 to 8 p.m. Gate 8 in Terminal A from 6 to 10:50 p.m. People who were in the areas above should watch for any symptoms of measles until June 5. Those who have not been vaccinated, are pregnant or are immunocompromised are at the highest risk of infection, health officials said. Measles is transmitted when an infectious person exhales or coughs, Tarrant County officials said. The disease can still be transmitted after the person leave the area. Measles symptoms include a fever of 101 degrees or higher, cough, runny nose and red, watery eyes. Those early symptoms last for two to four days, according to health officials. Those symptoms are followed by a rash that typically appears around the hairline and spreads down the body. The rash is red and raised and usually occurs with a fever that may go up to 103 degrees. The rash may last as long as six days and may turn brown. A person with measles can be contagious for nine days. People who think they have been exposed should check their immunization records. Adults typically require one dose of the measles vaccine, including those who were vaccinated between 1957 and 1989. If exposed, contact your healthcare provider in advance to warn of possible exposure before going to the doctor's office, according to the Tarrant County health officials. Tarrant County Public Health officials encourage people to get vaccinated if traveling internationally or to sites of active outbreaks: Infants 6 months to 11 months of age should receive one dose of MMR vaccine. Children 1 year old and older should receive two doses of MMR vaccine separated by at least 28 days. Adults should be sure they have had at least two doses of MMR vaccine. (Note: Those born between 1957 and 1989 may have had only one dose of MMR vaccine and should receive a second dose.)


Power was slowly being restored on Sunday after a massive outage blacked out Argentina and Uruguay, leaving around 48 million people without electricity, power companies said. The cut, which happened just after 7:00 am (1000 GMT), also affected Paraguay, which reported short, localized losses of power. Argentinian power company Edesur, which has 2.5 million customers, wrote on Twitter that "the restoration of the electric power service to the grid is slowly beginning." On a blog, Edesur said that 50,000 of its customers had power back. For its part, Uruguay's state power company UTE said it was "continuing to restore the service." It said service was back in the northern part of the country above the Rio Negro river, as well as "part of the south coast and metropolitan area" around the capital Montevideo. The outage was caused by "a collapse of the Argentine Interconnection System (SADI) which produced a massive power cut in the whole country and also affected Uruguay," said Argentina's energy secretariat in a statement quoted by local press. "The causes are being investigated and have not yet been determined," it said on its Twitter account, adding that it would take "some hours" to restore power completely. Edesur said the outage had affected in their entirety the two South American countries, which share a border along the River Plate. Argentina has a population of more than 44 million while around 3.4 million people live in Uruguay. Sources from the official energy agency of Paraguay, which borders Argentina to the northeast, told AP that cuts there had been "momentary." A spokesperson for RGE, the biggest energy distributor in Brazil's southern Rio Grande do Sul state that borders both Argentina and Uruguay, said they had had no reports of cuts. - Empty streets - By mid-morning, streets were largely empty in a rainy Buenos Aires although some stores were open, operating with generators, while Montevideo was almost entirely without power, with only some traffic lights working. It is Father's Day in Argentina and some restaurants were expecting many customers. In the Tobago bar in the Boedo neighborhood of Buenos Aires, had been fully booked for lunch. "It had to happen today," said 60-year-old waiter Pedro Salinas. "They've cut off our legs," he added, using a famous phrase uttered by football great Diego Maradona when he was kicked out of the 1994 World Cup after testing positive for drugs. Argentines are also going to the polls in several provinces on Sunday to elect governors, with some local media reporting voters cast ballots by candle light. In Montevideo, some restaurants in the downtown area had power back by 11:00 am (1400 GMT). More than an hour after the blackout, UTE said its system was being brought back "from zero." Argentina and Uruguay have a common power grid centered on the bi-national Salto Grande dam, 450 kilometers (280 miles) north of Buenos Aires.


Malik McDowell has seen his once-promising football career go down the drain because of a non-football injury and several legal issues, the most recent of which resulted in a police officer using a Taser on the former Michigan State star. McDowell was arrested in Michigan back in February following a traffic stop in which an officer witnessed his jeep speeding and spinning out on a snowy night. The officer asked McDowell to stay seated in his vehicle, but he refused and demanded to speak with a supervisor. The 23-year-old then continued to ignore orders and got out of the car and started to walk into a convenience store. At that point, the officer grabbed McDowell and attempted to detain him, but McDowell continued to ignore orders. When the officer told him to lay on the ground on his stomach and put his hands behind his back, McDowell refused and instead sat down with his hands in front of him. The officer warned him several times that he was going to be tased, and eventually the weapon was used. McDowell, who is 6-foot-6 and weighs 300 pounds, then began to tussle with the officer until backup arrived. TMZ obtained surveillance footage from the store and the police dash cam that showed most of the altercation. The backup officer who helped subdue McDowell said in a police report that McDowell "grabbed for my gun as I was trying to grab his arm." McDowell was charged with two counts of felony assaulting and resisting, one misdemeanor count of operating while intoxicated and misdemeanor driving on a suspended license. That was not the first time McDowell became combative with police, as he was also shown on video cursing at officers who arrested him outside a nightclub back in 2017. McDowell was drafted by the Seahawks in the second round back in 2017, and he never played for them after an ATV accident kept him out. He has since been wrapped up in a legal war with the team over his signing bonus .


At least nine people were injured when soldiers stormed a pro-democracy sit-in protest in the Sudanese capital Khartoum, eyewitnesses said, in continuing violence after the ouster of longtime President Omar al-Bashir. The soldiers in the uniform of the paramilitary Rapid Security Forces overran barricades at the scene of the demonstrations outside army headquarters on Wednesday, eyewitnesses told CNN, adding that gunfire could be heard. In a Facebook post, the opposition Central Committee of Sudan Doctors said 14 people were wounded, including eight with gunshot wounds. The Transitional Military Council (TMC), which has held power since Bashir's arrest last month, said it was suspending talks with the protesters for 72 hours. Its chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan said in a televised statement that discussions would be put on hold until there was an "appropriate climate" for negotiations. On Thursday, an alliance of opposition group and protest leaders called that decision "regrettable" in a statement. "We will continue our sit-in at the leadership headquarters and all other sit-in fields across the country. Our peaceful protests will continue until we expose and isolate the forces of anti-revolution" the group's statement said. The council and pro-democracy protesters are trying to reach a firm agreement on how long the TMC should hold power. On Wednesday, the TMC and the opposition announced they had agreed to a transition period of three years, with a final deal expected to be reached within 24 hours. The first six months will be devoted to signing peace agreements and "halting the war across the country," according to state news outlet SUNA. But al-Burhan accused the opposition of breaching an agreement to ease tensions, of "direct provocation and extreme abuse" of the armed forces, and of disrupting life in Khartoum by blocking roads and bridges. The number of demonstrators has swelled over recent days at the scene of the sit-in, which is just over half a kilometer (around 0.3 miles) from the presidential palace. On Monday, at a different site, unidentified attackers opened fire on another group of seated demonstrators. The TMC said a military police officer was killed and a "large number" of protesters injured on Monday, attributing that shooting to groups seeking to undermine "the goals of the revolution." The opposition Central Committee of Sudan Doctors said at least six people were shot dead Monday, though it did not specify whether all of them were killed in Khartoum or under what circumstances. SUNA said three of those injured were members of the armed forces. The uprising After three decades in power, Bashir was ousted and arrested in April following a military coup and protests by thousands of people in the northeastern African country against his rule. The protests began in late 2018 over the rising cost of living, and escalated into a push for Bashir's removal, with mass rallies and sit-ins outside the presidential compound and army headquarters. Bashir responded with a crackdown that led to scores of civilian deaths. He and several other former members of his regime are being detained in the Kober maximum-security prison , which was notorious for holding political prisoners during his dictatorship. On Monday, Sudan's Public Prosecutor Office said it had charged Bashir over the killing of protesters. "The Public Prosecutor's Office has charged former President Omar al-Bashir and others with incitement and criminal complicity in the killing of demonstrators in recent events," it said in a statement to CNN. Bashir also faces five counts of crimes against humanity and two counts of war crimes at the International Criminal Court in The Hague, in connection with Sudanese military actions in Darfur between 2003 and 2008. Sudan's military has previously said that it would prosecute Bashir, but would not extradite him.


Take a look back in time to see how much America's National Parks have changed over the years. Take a look back in time to see how much America's National Parks have changed over the years. 1910s: Honeymooning in Yellowstone Shirley's grandparents, Herman and Agnes Licht, traveled from Madison, Wisconsin, to Yellowstone National Park on their honeymoon in 1916. Yellowstone became America's first national park on March 1, 1872. If you want to camp in a national park, these are the best places to do that . Camp Curry in Yosemite Valley She was only 7 at the time but Patricia has never forgotten the excitement of her family's automobile trip to the Yosemite Valley in the summer of 1918. A farewell sign hangs at the edge of Camp Curry, now known as Half Dome Village, to wish visitors well as they leave and start their journey home. 1920s: Roadside attractions Peggy grew up in Montana, and she traveled to Yellowstone National Park with her family every summer in the late 1920s and '30s. Bears were a roadside attraction in the park's early years. These photos of America's national parks will leave you awestruck. 1930s: Lower Falls, Yellowstone Peggy and her sister, Mildred, posed at the bottom of Lower Falls in Yellowstone during the 1930s. Strong roots Sitting on the fender of the family's 1927 Willys-Knight automobile, Ernie posed with his father and mother, Ernest and Clara, and sister, Ruthellen, in 1936 after driving through the Wawona Tree in Yosemite National Park. For a little more color, check out these photos of national parks in full bloom . Five days through the mountains Gordon and his buddies had a barrel of fun driving from Detroit, Michigan, to Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee in 1938. It took five days. They each spent $5 during the trip. Mount Rainier winter fun After a crash course in downhill skiing, visiting Mount Tacoma, the locals' name for Mount Rainier, became Ruth's winter tradition. 1940s: Boy Scout Camp Burt recorded many memories with his Kodak Baby Brownie camera, including a trip to Boy Scout Camp at Hidden Lake, Yosemite National Park, in 1940. If you're planning to visit, make sure you never take these pictures in national parks . Getting close to Mount Rushmore In 1940, Roy climbed to the top of Mount Rushmore and took pictures of the faces while standing on the heads of the presidents. This, of course, is strictly prohibited today. 'Gear jammer' Red buses loaded with tourists take a break at Logan Pass, the apex of the scenic Going-to-the-Sun Road, which cuts through Glacier National Park, where Herman worked as a tour bus driver, or 'gear jammer' in the 1940s. Rocky drive In 1946, Florence and her husband, Bob, bought a Kozy Coach house trailer and set off for California. In Arizona, they left the trailer at a gas station and drove down the narrow, rocky road to the Grand Canyon. These national parks look even more beautiful in the fall . Making new friends When Diane's family visited Mount Rainier in 1947, a black-tailed deer took a liking to her or maybe it was the bread in her hand. Camping memories Betty's father was a painter and must have had a contract with the Forest Service because every spring, starting in 1947 when she was 5 months old, her family packed up a truck, trailer, and boat and headed for Yellowstone National Park. They had a special camping spot at Fishing Bridge with several other families. The Fishing Bridge Museum, designed by architect Herbert Maier, is designated as a National Historic Landmark. In this photo, big sister Linda holds Betty's hand. 1950s: Can I get a ride? In the summer of 1950, Howard snapped this picture as a bear leaned into the backseat of his Plymouth at Yellowstone. It almost looks like a carhop taking an order at a drive-in. If you want to avoid the crowds and see more animals, try visiting one of these national parks that are off the beaten path . Traveling for weeks In 1954, Richard took an 11,000-mile road trip from New Jersey to the West Coast with his friend, Boris. About five nights a week, they slept in the 1948 Pontiac Convertible. It took a month to reach Seattle after stops in the Badlands, Yellowstone, Bryce Canyon, and Zion National Parks. Touching history Back in 1956, Uncle Walt and cousins Mark and Ken picked up Jim and his Dad, Les, in Illinois, for an unforgettable trip to the East Coast. Ken seemed unfazed by the monuments and memorials found at Gettysburg National Military Park, while Mark and Jim perched jauntily on the wheels of a cannon. Pinnacle Peak Marguerite's dad (in red) loved Mount Rainier National Park in Washington. In his younger days, he climbed far up Rainier itself (in the background). This 1957 photo shows him on his favorite hike, at the top of Pinnacle Peak. Watching a geyser Road tripping was a blast for the Solem family in their 1958 Rambler station wagon. At Yellowstone National Park, brothers Paul and Tim observe a geyser. These national parks are even more spectacular on starry nights . 1960s: Roadside bears In 1966, Anita traveled to Yellowstone with her husband and daughter for vacation. She says they saw so many bears sitting by the roadside nearly 70 in one week! Resting on the mountain The Worley family takes a breather after hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park in 1967. Cross country trip At the rim of the Grand Canyon in Arizona, David, age 7, took a picture of his parents, Bob and Roberta, and sister, Debra, on part of a 23-day cross country road trip in 1969. 1970s: Rock souvenir Cindy, at age 9, holds a chunk of mineralized wood she got at the Petrified Forest National Park in 1970. Today she still has that same piece of rock. If you want to bring Fido on your trip, visit one of these dog-friendly national parks . Take in the views In 1971, my grandparents, Beverly and Walton, road-tripped with friends to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Here they are on the Skylift, taking in views around Gatlinburg, Tennessee. First summer of exploring Newlyweds Judy and Patrick spent their first summer together exploring Yellowstone in 1972. They fished for trout, hiked the trails, admired the elk herds and flew around the park in a helicopter. Snowed in Snowfalls up to 27 inches made winter camping in Grand Teton National Park very memorable for Katherine and her husband, Larry, in 1973. For more photos of parks in the winter, check out these national parks covered in snow .


Video by CBS News WASHINGTON   President Donald Trump has reversed his previous criticisms of a North Carolina campaign crowd that chanted "send her back" about a Somali-born congresswoman. Trump on Friday defended the rally-goers as "patriots" while again questioning the loyalty of four Democratic lawmakers of color. His comments marked a return to a pattern that has become familiar during controversies of his own making: ignite a firestorm, backtrack, then strongly reaffirm his original, inflammatory position. When reporters at the White House asked if he was unhappy with the Wednesday night crowd, Trump responded: "Those are incredible people. They are incredible patriots. But I'm unhappy when a congresswoman goes and says, 'I'm going to be the president's nightmare.'" It was another dizzying twist in a saga sparked by the president's racist tweets about Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, who moved from Somalia as a child, and her colleagues Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, Rashida Tlaib of Michigan and Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts. The moment took an ugly turn at the rally when the crowd's "send her back" shouts resounded for 13 seconds as Trump made no attempt to interrupt them. He paused in his speech and surveyed the scene, taking in the uproar, though the next day he claimed he did not approve of the chant and tried to stop it. But on Friday, he made clear he was not disavowing the chant and again laced into Omar, the target of the chant. "You can't talk that way about our country. Not when I'm president," Trump said. "These women have said horrible things about our country and the people of our country." He also tweeted that it was "amazing how the Fake News Media became 'crazed' over the chant 'send her back' by a packed Arena (a record) crowd in the Great State of North Carolina, but is totally calm & accepting of the most vile and disgusting statements made by the three Radical Left Congresswomen." Omar was defiant after the rally, telling reporters at the Capitol that she believes the president is a "fascist" and casting the confrontation as a fight over "what this country truly should be." "We are going to continue to be a nightmare to this president because his policies are a nightmare to us. We are not deterred. We are not frightened," she told a cheering crowd that greeted her like a local hero at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport as she returned from Washington. The back-and-forth captured the potential impacts of Trump's willingness to inject racist rhetoric into his reelection fight. Trump's allies distanced themselves from the chant, fretting over the voters it might turn off in next year's election and beyond. Democrats, meanwhile, pointed to the episode as a rallying cry to energize and mobilize their supporters to vote Trump out of office. Trump's double flip-flop was reminiscent of his response to the violent clash between white supremacists and anti-racist demonstrators in Charlottesville, Virginia, in August 2017. Then, he initially blamed violence on "both sides" of the altercation. After a wave of bipartisan condemnation and scathing cable news coverage, he issued a cleanup statement at the White House days later. Yet, after watching the response to his reversal, he doubled back to his original position during a wild Trump Tower news conference. Trump started the tumult this past week by tweeting Sunday that Omar and three other freshmen congresswomen could "go back" to their native countries if they were unhappy here. The chants at the Trump rally brought criticism from GOP lawmakers as well as from Democrats, though the Republicans did not fault Trump himself. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy of California declared that the chant has "no place in our party and no place in this country." GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger of Illinois tweeted that it was "ugly, wrong, & would send chills down the spines of our Founding Fathers. This ugliness must end, or we risk our great union." Citing Trump's rhetoric, House Democrats said they were discussing arranging security for Omar and the three other congresswomen. Even by Trump's standards, the campaign rally offered an extraordinary tableau for American politics: a president drinking in a crowd's cries to expel a congresswoman from the country who's his critic and a woman of color. It was also the latest demonstration of how Trump's verbal cannonades are capable of dominating the news. Democrats had hoped the spotlight Thursday would be on House passage of legislation to boost the minimum wage for the first time in a decade. ___ Associated Press writers Kevin Freking, Padmananda Rama, Kathleen Hennessey, Zeke Miller, Deb Riechmann and Matthew Daly contributed to this report.


Maybe the biggest credit to Bruce Cassidy is how quick he is to share the credit. Maybe the best part of his leadership profile is how willing he is to let others lead. Because if you try to ask the Bruins coach about the job he is doing here in his second full year on the bench, he will tell you about the players on his watch, and how the way they play for each other is the reason they have forged a particularly strong bond this season. And if you try to pin him down on how the tone he sets from the top creates the atmosphere for such unity, he will tell you about the leaders on his roster, and the way they hold each other accountable. But as Cassidy takes the Bruins one game deeper into the Eastern Conference finals Sunday against Carolina, maybe it's time to take the full measure of his place among Boston's big four coaches, time to recognize that being the least heralded should not imply he is the least accomplished. What Cassidy has going on this postseason is making quite a case for increased attention, with a deft touch not simply in the daily requirements like writing out lineups or devising power plays, but in understanding the bigger picture, of knowing how to feel the pulse of his locker room, of respecting a room well-stocked with veterans who don't always need a heavy hand. "His technique and knowing when to push the right buttons has obviously worked pretty well for us," forward Chris Wagner said Friday, as the team enjoyed a welcome day off, a rare commodity this postseason as the Bruins went seven games against Toronto and six more against Columbus. But no matter the circumstance in either of those two series, being down three different times against the Maple Leafs, trailing again against the hard-hitting Blue Jackets, Cassidy pushed the correct button. Splitting up and ultimately restoring his top line until David Pastrnak rediscovered his scoring touch alongside Brad Marchand and Patrice Bergeron. Benching and then reinserting veteran David Backes, reaping the dividend when Backes's heavy skating helped restore balance against Columbus. Resting goalie Tuukka Rask enough during the regular season that he's been as sharp as he's ever been on this playoff run. Tough decisions, but ones well received by his players because they trust his intentions and feed off his energy. "I've always been a passionate guy, lots of emotions, so I direct that message," Cassidy said. "It depends on how your team receives it, as well. Sometimes I do believe our bench will get flat and it's up to the coaches to push some buttons, and that's something I don't mind doing. Between periods once in a while you have to get their attention. "You are who you are. I don't think I'll ever change. I don't think I'll ever be this stoic guy behind there that never says a word, that's just not my personality. But I do believe to pass some of that on over the years, [you learn] to pick your spots a little better, and I'll learn even more the next year and year after." The best leaders aren't always the loudest, but they are the most secure, the ones who are confident enough in their own stature not to be threatened by the stature of others, thus allowing for other voices to be heard. Related: For Bruce Cassidy, the last two years were a successful learning experience "I think it's more that he allows it to stay in the room, stay with the guys, and kind of stays out of the way more than anything," Wagner said. "Especially with the leaders we have I think that's easy for him to do. Because he trusts Bergy and Marchie and Krech [David Krejci], Tuukka. Those guys have all been there, been through the battles like we're about to go through here. He only has to say so much, but in the end we are the ones playing the games, the ones who have to execute. It's more on us. "He's hard on us when he has to be, but I think he also knows when to step back and leave it to someone like Z [Zdeno Chara] or Bergy to say something in the room to get us going." The Bruins got it going in impressive fashion in the third period Thursday night, exploding for four goals en route to a 5-2 series-opening win. Seven more results like that and Cassidy's Bruins will win the Stanley Cup, the first for the franchise since 2011, the first in forever for the second-time head coach. Unlike his abbreviated tenure in Washington that ended in 2004, Cassidy finds himself emboldened by deeper and more mature communication skills this time around, lessons learned from years of waiting for his second chance, from years of coaching in the minor leagues, across years of settling down and raising his own family. He knows to savor this   he broke into a smile Friday when talking of Bobby Orr's visit to the game Thursday and how he got his childhood "idol" to sign a book for him, and marveling at Ray Bourque, another youthful favorite and inspiration, serving as pregame flag bearer. But he also knows to stay focused on the opportunity, because they don't come around that often. "To be around that is a privilege, I've said it all along," Cassidy said. "You can't let it affect you every day. You've got to be in the moment." Boston has enjoyed its share of memorable sports moments and Cassidy is looking to join the party. He hasn't yet won a championship, never mind the multiple ones by Patriots coach Bill Belichick, but he knows how to channel a Belichickian stare when he needs one. He isn't coming off a historically dominant title like the one Red Sox manager Alex Cora won in his Boston debut, but his expansive, introspective answers in interviews rival those of his baseball counterpart. And he hasn't yet come within a game of competing in a Stanley Cup Final, the way his basketball buddy Brad Stevens did when he led the Celtics to within a game of the NBA Finals a year ago. But while Stevens is home nursing the disappointment of this year's second-round flameout to the Bucks, Cassidy is still on the clock. He belongs. Tara Sullivan is a Globe columnist. She can be reached at tara.sullivan@globe.com . Follow her on Twitter @Globe_Tara .


Antsing for a Labor Day Weekend vacation? Whether it's a girlfriends getaway or a romantic adventure you crave, you should start thinking about booking your airfare pronto. "It's hard to believe we're already nearing the end of July with the unofficial end to summer just a couple weeks away. For travelers looking to take advantage of the next long holiday weekend, you still have time," says Steve Sintra, a spokesperson for Cheapflights.com , part of KAYAK's brand portfolio. "Our data shows median airfare for Labor Day weekend doesn't start to rise until after August 9. And, it's the Southern cities where you can find some good deals with median airfare to Orlando, Raleigh, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, Myrtle Beach, and New Orleans all under $250 round-trip." Once airfare start to rise the week of August 12th, travelers can expect the biggest spike in prices to kick in between August 23rd and August 30th. Cheapflights.com's data also revealed that the cheapest days of the weeks for outbound and return trips over Labor Day weekend was flying out on Saturday, August 31st with return trips on Tuesday, September 3rd, when median airfare can be found for under $250. If you're looking to duck out of town a bit early, departing on Thursday, August 29th and returning on Tuesday, September 3rd yielded median airfare upwards of $500. (Of course, for some, a few extra days relaxing with a beach read may be well worth the extra airfare.) WATCH: This Florida Beach Resort is Filled With The Cutest Tiny Homes It's time to get to plotting your adventures, friends. Eleventh Hour planners, heed this intel and book your Labor Day weekend getaways before prices skyrocket. We promise you and the youngsters won't regret that magical weekend in Orlando, or you and the sorority sisters won't regret cavorting around Raleigh, or...


The Milwaukee Bucks are, at least for now, parting ways with guard George Hill, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Milwaukee guard George Hill will be waived and become a free agent, league sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium . Hill had a terrific finish to the season and will be a sought-after combo guard on the market. Bucks are working to find space to re-sign Hill, too.   Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 28, 2019 Hill played a valuable reserve role for Milwaukee last year. He really came into his own during the playoffs, where he averaged 11.5 points per game off the bench while shooting 41.7 percent from three-point range. The Bucks are facing some salary cap issues that could also cost them some other key players . They'll try to retain Hill, but multiple teams are going to be pursuing him.


MEMPHIS, Tenn.   It's not often a player will make a drastic change in the middle of a round. Dustin Johnson, of course, is not most players. In Thursday's opening round of the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational, Johnson was bumbling along on TPC Southwind's back nine (his opening nine), playing the stretch in three over par with three bogeys, a double and two birdies. So he decided that seemed as good a time as any to go from a conventional putting grip to a cross-handed one (left-hand low). "It couldn't get any worse, so I figured I had to try something," Johnson said. "It was, yeah, not very good, and so going to the back, I don't know, I didn't decide to do it until I was literally about to hit the putt on [the first], which was my 10th hole. But sometimes you just need a little bit of change." Hey, whatever works. The decision paid off with the two-time winner at TPC Southwind making birdies on each of his first three holes on the front nine. It also helped that all three came from inside 10 feet. Two holes later, he made another, this time draining a 15-footer. Johnson's lone hiccup over his final nine holes came on the seventh after he failed to get up and down from from right of the green and made bogey. He bounced back with one last birdie after stuffing his approach to six feet on his final hole of the day, the par-4 ninth. All told, he finished the day shooting a one-under 69, seven strokes back of Day 1 leader Jon Rahm. If this does sound familiar with respect to Johnson, at least it should. He did the same thing in the middle of the 2018 Tour Championship and later contemplated doing so at the Ryder Cup. "Even when I've just done it on the practice green messing around, I've always stroked it really well," Johnson said. "These greens are really fast, so it's actually a good time for me to do it, because when I've got to hit it, it's not as easy. We'll probably see it again tomorrow." Check out Golf Digest Schools for the best in video golf instruction WATCH: GOLF DIGEST VIDEOS See the video. Shane Lowry's Epic Claret Jug Celebration


AUSTIN   A former Texas judge from Houston announced this week in a Facebook post that she is leaving the Republican Party, citing her disdain for President Donald Trump and what she called his racist ideology. Elsa Alcala, a former Texas Court of Criminal Appeals judge who was appointed by Gov. Rick Perry in 2011, opted not to run for reelection at the end of 2018. "It has taken me years to say this publicly but here I go. President Trump is the worst president in the history of this country," Alcala wrote Monday. "Even accepting that Trump has had some successes (and I believe these are few), at his core, his ideology is racism. To me, nothing positive about him could absolve him of his rotten core." Prior to serving on the state's highest criminal court, Alcala was a judge on the First District Court of Appeals, an intermediate appellate court in Houston, and the 338th District Court in Harris County, initially appointed by Gov. George W. Bush. Texas Take: Get political headlines from across the state sent directly to your inbox Alcala's comments came in the midst of an explosive debate nationally over tweets Trump sent Sunday, in which he told four Democratic congresswomen to "go back" to the places from which they came. The Democratic-controlled U.S. House on Tuesday voted, mostly on party lines, to condemn the attack as racist . Trump and fellow Republicans have defended the tweets , saying accusations of racism are unwarranted. "Don't tell me to go back where I came from," Alcala said. "My relatives have been in this Texas area since before it was the USA and I was born in the USA … I spent 29 years in government service to help the people of our country and I love our country and its people." For subscribers: Listen: Former Texas judge Elsa Alcala raises possibility of death penalty moratorium Alcala wrote that she'd be voting in the Democratic primary for the first time in 20 years, adding that she hopes Democrats "rise to the occasion" and that "every polling station will be overwhelmed with voters." "What I know for sure is that we, as a country, are better than this," she wrote. "To me, any of the viable Democratic presidential candidates are superior to the status quo."


Curious just how far your dollar goes in Charlotte? We've rounded up the latest rental offerings via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to hunting down a place in Charlotte if you've got a budget of $1,300/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. 436 New Bern Station Court (Sedgefield) First up, here's a 676-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom condo at 436 New Bern Station Court that's going for $1,300/month. In the unit, you'll get hardwood floors, a dishwasher and in-unit laundry. The building offers assigned parking. Animals are not allowed. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee. Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is moderately walkable and is bikeable. (Check out the complete listing here .) 1315 Harding Place (Dilworth) Next, located at 1315 Harding Place, there's a 598-square-foot studio apartment that's listed for $1,299/month. In the unit, you can expect hardwood floors, a dishwasher and in-unit laundry. Building amenities include a swimming pool, a fitness center and garage parking. Luckily for pet owners, both dogs and cats are welcome. According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address is quite walkable and is very bikeable. (See the complete listing here .) 721 Governor Morrison St. (Myers Park) Listed at $1,299/month, this 786-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 721 Governor Morrison St. In the apartment, you can anticipate hardwood floors, a dishwasher and a balcony. Building amenities include on-site laundry, a fitness center and a swimming pool. Pet owners, take heed: cats and dogs are permitted. According to Walk Score, this location is moderately walkable and is relatively bikeable. (Check out the complete listing here .) 7304 Brice Knoll Lane, #C104 (Eastfield) Finally, located at 7304 Brice Knoll Lane, #C104, here's an 835-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's listed for $1,295/month. In the unit, you can anticipate hardwood floors and a balcony. The building boasts a swimming pool and a fitness center. Neither cats nor dogs are welcome. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee. Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area isn't very walkable and has some bike infrastructure. (Take a gander at the complete listing here .) This story was created automatically using local real estate data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Jon Horst was hired as the compromise candidate for Bucks GM after the two parts of the ownership group   Wes Edens on one side and Marc Lasry on the other   could not agree on another candidate. As the compromise guy and someone happy to get the job, Horst took a low salary for a GM, reportedly $500,000 a year. Since on the job Horst has let Jason Kidd and hired Mike Budenholzer, filled out the roster with good role players that fit Coach Bud's system such as Brook Lopez , and put together a roster that had the best record in the NBA this past season. Now, Horst would like a contract extension and a raise, reports Gery Woelfel at Woelfels Press Box . "There wasn't much of negotiation in hiring Horst,'' a source familiar with the GM search said. "It was pretty much a 'Take it or leave it' offer…." Horst is seeking a raise via a contract extension with just one season left on his original three-year deal. The owners of the Bucks are open to working out a new deal. "If you asked me what would be a fair deal for him (Horst), I'd say around $3 million (a year),'' an NBA executive said. "That's about the average salary for a GM and I think he's regarded as an average GM." Not sure Horst is going to get that much, but even if they pay him $2 million that's a massive   and deserved   raise. We'll see what comes of this, but the Bucks do not want to cheap out on the key personnel that helped build a contender. The goal is to show Giannis Antetokounmpo that this team is serious, is going to stay a contender, and is willing to pay to do so. That means going into the luxury tax to retain Lopez, Khris Middleton , and Malcolm Brogdon . To quote Teddy KGB in "Rounders," pay the man his money.


Carlos Sainz thinks his former team Renault is paying the price for Formula 1's tighter-than-ever-midfield battle leaving no room for errors this season. While Sainz's current McLaren team has enjoyed a step forward in form this year and lies fourth in the constructors' championship, Renault has endured a disappointing start to the campaign and languishes eighth overall. Renault has not been helped by reliability dramas, but Sainz thinks that one of the big changes from when he drove for the outfit is that F1's competitiveness no longer means there is any margin to have a below-par weekend. "I think the fact as it is tighter midfield, you have a good weekend and you are a hero but you have a bad weekend and you look tremendously bad," explained Sainz. "Looking at GPS data, and everything, the Renault car looks to be a strong car in cornering. It is not like they lost performance from last year. But this year it counts a lot putting weekends together. "If you put a good weekend together, you score points. If you don't put a good weekend together, you are P15 and you look really bad. "Last year teams like Renault and Haas, we had a bit of margin in case the weekend didn't go perfect and you could still finish in the points. I think that is the biggest difference this year." Renault has revealed earlier this weekend that it's been hindered by a conrod reliability issue that has forced it to run its engine under optimal power. In the meantime, Haas - which is sixth in the standings - has struggled to get the 2019 Pirelli tyres to maintain temperature on the VF-19 car.


Conor McGregor has resolved his legal matters in Miami. Per the Associated Press , prosecutors have dropped all charges against McGregor in regards to a March 11 incident outside of a Miami hotel in which the former two-division UFC champion allegedly slapped the phone out of a man's hand , stomped on it, and stole it. The alleged victim, Ahmed Abdirzak, is no longer cooperating with authorities and has recanted his story. Abdirzak and McGregor had previously reached an out-of-court settlement in their civil lawsuit, according to the Miami Herald . McGregor was originally charged with strong-armed robbery and criminal mischief following an arrest in Miami Beach on the evening of March 11, but those charges were dropped during a hearing on Monday in which neither McGregor nor Abdirzak, who resides in England, were present. "The victim of the crime does not wish to return to the United States and prosecute this case," Prosecutor Khalil Madani said. McGregor's attorney Samuel Rabin agreed, saying, "I think this was the appropriate resolution of this case." The fighter initially pleaded not guilty to the charges. A former UFC champion at featherweight and lightweight, McGregor most recently competed at UFC 229 last October, when he was defeated by current lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov . Quotes courtesy of the Miami Herald.


It's possible to stay dry with your top down once you understand aerodynamics. Getting caught in the rain in a convertible with the top down is no fun at all. We've always wondered if it was possible to drive fast enough to stay dry. Drivetribe has it all figured out. They shared their findings with us with a video posted to their YouTube channel. Mike, the host, begins by explaining the two types of airflow   laminar and turbulent . Laminar air is slow, low-pressure air, while turbulent air is fast, high-pressure air. The layer of air that comes in contact with the body lines of a car is called the boundary layer . The top of the windshield frame, where the bodywork stops abruptly, is called the separation point. At this point, the air becomes very turbulent, and, as you go faster, the area of turbulent air above the passenger compartment increases. Mike goes on to explain that speed at which you must drive to stay dry depends on the car's shape. Specifically, the angle of the windshield. Cars like the Mazda Miata that have a steeper windshield can generate enough turbulence to deflect the rain at lower speeds, around 45 miles per hour or so. On the other hand, sleeker cars with windshields that are laid down nearly flat, like the Ferrari Portofino , have to go faster to achieve the same result. Some Mercedes-Benz convertibles actually employ wind deflectors at the top of the windshield frame that resemble miniature air brakes. They work to maximize laminar air flow while keeping turbulent air flow out of the cabin. In a rain storm, they can also keep you dry. Of course, all of this is more or less a moot point when you get to a stoplight. If you're on the highway and the rain starts falling, though, understanding air flow can help to buy you some time before you can get underneath a bridge and put the top back up. Follow MSN Autos on Facebook and Twitter


Police in Italy have uncovered a staggering arsenal of weapons amassed by neo-Nazi figures in several cities in the north of the country. Officers raided multiple locations on Monday and seized arms including automatic rifles, submachine guns and even an air-to-air missile, ANSA reported. The raids followed an operation led by the General Investigations and Special Operations Division force based in Turin, which specializes in offenses linked to organized crime and terrorism. Police had been tracking far-right figures that had taken part in the fighting in eastern Ukraine, where pro-Russian militants are locked in a conflict with the central government in Kiev. The Associated Press reported that those arrested had taken part in the fighting on behalf of the pro-Russian groups there. Raids took place in Milan, Varese, Pavia, Novara and Forli, La Stampa noted. Among the haul were combat-style knives, assault rifles, submachine guns, pistols and shotguns, along with various pieces of Nazi propaganda and memorabilia. Among the Nazi paraphernalia were swastika-emblazoned signs and roundels, as well as an old street sign bearing the name "Adolf Hitler Platz," seemingly from a square previously named for the World War Two-era dictator. But the most shocking find was a functioning air-to-air missile belonging to the Qatari armed forces. It is not clear how the Matra missile found its way into the hands of a far-right group in Italy, but La Stampa reported it was made in France in October 1980. The missile was seized from a hangar at the Rivanazzano Terme airport in Pavese. Other illegal materials, including two rocket launcher containers, were found alongside the Matra. Three people were also arrested, including a former customs anti-fraud inspector. Fabio Del Bergiolo, 50, had previously run for a Senate seat for the far-right group Forza Nuova meaning "new force" in 2001. Police said Del Bergiolo was suspected of trying to sell the Matra missile for around $530,000 to an official working for a foreign nation. Many of the weapons seized were found at Del Bergiolo's home in Gallarate, the Associated Press noted. The other two men arrested were Alessandro Michele Aloise Monti, a 42-year-old Swiss citizen, and 51-year-old Fabio Amalio Bernardi. Both were also linked to the plot to sell the Matra missile. "The seized material deserves the utmost attention," commissioner Giuseppe De Matteis said, according to La Stampa . He explained that officers found more than 20 assault rifles in the raids. The operation had been running for more than a year, he said, but rapidly gathered pace in recent months. Sign up to our newsletter and get Newsweek stories delivered to your e-mail


It's not an official pole for Clint Bowyer but this one was a long time coming and could come with a $1 million bonus. Posting some of the fastest speeds on the track during Friday night's unique qualifying format, Bowyer won the pole for Saturday night's Monster Energy NASCAR All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Bowyer only has two "official poles" in his nearly 12-year Cup career, both coming in the 2007 season. Bowyer completed the three-lap qualifying process that included a four-tire pit stop with an average lap speed of 136.371 mph, after registering the fastest speeds of any driver on the first and third laps of the run. "Hell has frozen over," a surprised Bowyer said after qualifying. "It's so easy to make mistakes in that because it's so out of the ordinary of what we usually do. I actually didn't get on pit road near as good as I wanted to. "I had my dead-set line that I was going to get to and would lift (off the accelerator) at and when I didn't get on pit road like I needed to, I drove past that and I was like, 'Oh no, I'm going to get stuck' and my eyes were getting bigger. "My guys did a good job on pit road. They've been doing a good job all year. It's been a lot of fun. Our Fords have been extremely fast but we haven't gotten them in Victory Lane like we'd like to yet but we're knocking on the door. "Who knows? I just saw (track owner) Marcus Smith. I said, 'You know how bad I want to send your million dollars? I want to win that million dollars.' I'm going to take his million dollars tomorrow night!" Kyle Busch ended up second (136.268 mph) and Bowyer's Stewart-Haas Racing teammate, Kevin Harvick was third (136.068 mph). Austin Dillon was fourth and Martin Truex Jr. completed the top-five. The remaining order of the drivers already qualified for the All-Star Race: Ryan Newman, Erik Jones, Jimmie Johnson, Ryan Blaney, Joey Logano, Chase Elliott, Denny Hamlin, Aric Almirola, Brad Keselowski and Kurt Busch. The all-star qualifying format featuring no pit road speed provided its usual entertaining moments. Logano overshot his pit stall while making his stop while Blaney actually slowed first into the stall before his correct one. Almirola also overshot his pit stall while making his stop. Keselowski received a 5-second penalty for having one unsecured lug nut following his qualifying run, as did Kurt Busch, whose team elected to change right-side tires first unlike everyone else. Read Also: Daniel Hemric wins pole for All-Star Open race


The coaching staff changes are continuing in Houston. Assistant coach Roy Rogers is the latest member of the Rockets coaching staff who will not be returning next season. Last week, the Rockets parted ways with defensive guru Jeff Bzdelik in what was viewed as a very surprising move. The former power forward actually spent time as a player in the NBA, having played for the Boston Celtics, Toronto Raptors and Denver Nuggets. Rogers also had a few seasons playing abroad before joining the world of coaching as an assistant 2013 for the Brooklyn Nets. Rogers, 45, joined the staff in 2016 when Mike D'Antoni was hired as head coach. He, like Bzdelik, was known as being a defense guy. A second Rockets assistant coach will not return next season. Roy Rogers and the Rockets have mutually agreed to part ways, sources told ESPN. - Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) May 24, 2019 The departure of both Rogers and Bzdelik come after the Rockets were again eliminated from the NBA playoffs at the hands of the Golden State Warriors. There was high speculation that D'Antoni would be first to go - but he is currently t alking about an extension with the team ahead of the final year of his contract. MORE: This flying-knee KO just 10 seconds into a PFL fight had the MMA world in awe How the Bulls can help the Lakers facilitate an Anthony Davis trade Spurs' DeMar DeRozan 'possibly could be on the trade block' to Lakers Former NFL great Mark Gastineau has a GoFundMe for the fight of his life 49ers injury woes have small silver lining


MOOSE, Wyo.   Two women died when they fell about 200 feet while trying to climb a mountain at Grand Teton National Park. The National Park Service says the accident occurred around 11 a.m. Saturday on the 12,300-foot Teewinot (tee-WIN'-aht) Mountain, the sixth-tallest peak in the Teton Range. The agency identified the victims as 27-year-old Tyler Strandberg and 28-year-old Catherine Nix, both of Jackson. Their bodies were recovered from a rocky ledge at an elevation of about 11,500 feet. A third member of the climbing party, 26-year-old Rebecca Anderson, of Jackson, was rescued unhurt from a small ledge. The three women were attempting to ascend the East Face of the mountain and were well off the preferred route when the two fell. The Park Service says they weren't using ropes at the time.


FRANKFURT   Volkswagen's recent disclosure that it reported false fuel economy and carbon dioxide readings to European regulators was prompted by an internal whistle-blower, the company said on Sunday. Volkswagen's admission last Tuesday that it had underreported carbon dioxide emissions on 800,000 diesel- and gasoline-powered cars in Europe. That disclosure added to the automaker's credibility problems, which began in September when it admitted that it had installed software on millions of its diesel cars in recent years to enable them to cheat on air-pollution tests. In trying to determine who was responsible for the diesel cheating scandal, Volkswagen's internal investigators have reportedly been hampered by an ingrained fear of delivering bad news to superiors. But in the case of the new disclosure, some employees have evidently been willing to come forward under the company's new management. Volkswagen on Sunday broadly confirmed a report in Bild am Sonntag, a German newspaper, that an engineer at the company had volunteered information about how employees had manipulated tests for carbon dioxide emissions and fuel economy. Tires, for example, were filled with more air than normal, the newspaper reported. "In the course of internal investigations, employees have admitted that there were irregularities in communication of fuel consumption values," Volkswagen said in a statement on Sunday. Eric Felber, a Volkswagen spokesman, said he could not provide further details. The diesel cheating scandal involves the company's manipulation of pollution control systems on 11 million cars that enabled them to pass emissions control tests in laboratory settings but allowed the cars on the road to emit up to 40 times the allowable limits of nitrogen oxides, a pollutant that can damage lungs. The more recently disclosed problem involves understating the amount of carbon dioxide emitted by 800,000 Volkswagen cars   mainly diesels but also some gasoline vehicles   sold in Europe. Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas. Although United States regulators do not measure cars' carbon dioxide emissions, European officials do. And many countries in Europe allow tax credits based on low carbon emissions in relation to higher fuel economy. Volkswagen said last week that it would set aside 2 billion euros, or about $2.2 billion, to pay back tax credits the company and car owners had received under false pretenses. In the case of the diesel scandal, the cheating apparently began around 2008 after it became apparent that Volkswagen would be unable to achieve the clean-diesel promises it had made publicly as the company bet a big part of its future on diesel vehicles. Overstatement of carbon dioxide goals may have followed a similar course. In 2012, Martin Winterkorn, who was then the chief executive of Volkswagen, said at the Geneva International Motor Show that by 2015 the company would cut emissions of carbon dioxide by 30 percent from 2006 levels. If met, the goal would have meant that Volkswagen vehicles would have performed even better than the targets set by European regulations in the effort to slow global warming. Employees were afraid to admit to Mr. Winterkorn that they could not meet the goals, and decided to cheat, Bild am Sonntag reported. The newspaper's reports about Volkswagen have been reliable in the past, and a person close to top management, who was not authorized to speak publicly, said he had no reason to doubt the information. Mr. Winterkorn resigned within a week of the disclosure of the diesel deception by the Environmental Protection Administration in the United States. The company has said that 11 million cars, including 500,000 in the United States, have the illegal software. Volkswagen is trying to find a way to make the vehicles compliant with regulations. It remains a mystery who was responsible for the software used to fool regulators about nitrogen oxide emissions. Volkswagen has been trying to demonstrate that it is determined to get to the bottom of the wrongdoing and be more forthcoming about what happened. The chances of finding out who was responsible are greater if employees are more willing to speak under the new chief executive, Matthias Müller, who replaced Mr. Winterkorn and has vowed to overhaul the company's management culture. As part of an effort to demonstrate more openness, top officials at Volkswagen personally informed Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany about the false carbon dioxide claims before issuing the public statement last week, according to a person briefed on the meeting, who spoke on condition of anonymity. Mr. Müller and Hans Dieter Pötsch, chairman of the supervisory board, traveled to Berlin to tell Ms. Merkel and other high-ranking government officials. The meeting was first reported by Bild am Sonntag. Volkswagen's most recent admissions about false carbon dioxide claims also put pressure on the German government, raising questions about why regulators did not scrutinize automaker data more closely. Environmental groups say that German regulators have been reluctant to challenge automakers because of their importance to the economy.


DETROIT, MI   A new measles case is exposing people to the sickness in Detroit and Macomb County. The Detroit Health Department announced Friday health officials have confirmed a case of measles in a Detroit resident who recently returned from overseas travel. The person went to the Emergency Department at Children's Hospital of Michigan and also went to their physician's office in Macomb County and everyone who was exposed at that location was directly notified, according to the health department. Anyone who was in the ER department at Children's Hospital on July 16 (12:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.) should receive post-exposure vaccine by Friday, July 19, according to the Health Department. Vaccination is recommended within 3 days of exposure, or Immune-globulin (Ig) (an injectable medication) within six days of exposure by Monday, July 22. "We are encouraging anyone who was at the Emergency Room at Children's Hospital on the afternoon of July 16 to make sure they have been vaccinated," said Dr. Ruta Sharangpani, acting Medical Director of the Detroit Health Department. "In general, the vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and others from this disease." The measles outbreak ended earlier this spring after 44 confirmed cases in Michigan. Measles is a highly infectious respiratory illness that is spread through coughing or sneezing by a contagious person. Symptoms of measles include fever, cough, runny nose, and red eyes that usually start 7 to 14 days after exposure and last for 3 to 5 days before the rash appears. The rash, starts on the face and progresses down the body, arms and legs, and lasts 4 to 7 days. Anyone who was at Children's Hospital of Michigan should watch for symptoms of measles for 21 days through Aug. 6, 2019. Measles can be serious, leading to pneumonia, or inflammation of the brain. If symptoms develop, do not visit your doctor or emergency room unless you call ahead so they can take precautions to prevent exposure to other individuals. The Detroit Health Department also encourages residents to contact their primary care provider or one of the following clinics: Detroit Health Department Immunizations Clinic (Located at the Samaritan Center) 5555 Conner Street, Detroit, MI 48213, 313-876-4667 Friday, July 20   8:00 am to 6:00 pm Saturday, July 21   10:00 am to 5:00 pm Macomb County Health Department Friday, July 19, 2019 Open 11:30 am -4:30 pm at the following locations: Mt. Clemens Health Center 43525 Elizabeth Road Mt. Clemens, MI 48043 586- 469-5372 Southwest Health Center 27690 Van Dyke, Ste. B Warren, MI 48093 586-465-8537 Open: 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday, July 22, 2019 Open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the following locations: Mt. Clemens Health Center 43525 Elizabeth Road Mt. Clemens, MI 48043 586-469-5372 Southeast Family Resource Center 25401 Harper Avenue St. Clair Shores, MI 48081 586-466-6800


We continue looking at the Indianapolis Colts offensive line for our training camp previews, highlighting right tackle Braden Smith. Name: Braden Smith Position: RT Height: 6-foot-6 Weight: 315 Age: 23 Year Drafted: 2018 (second round) Background Despite being drafted by the Colts in the second round of the 2018 draft as a guard out of Auburn, Smith made the switch to right tackle ahead of the Week 5 prime-time matchup with the New England Patriots. The rookie excelled protecting the edge, leading the Colts to see how long they could put him at right tackle. Smith showed he could be a potential long-term asset at right tackle on an offensive line that is expected to be one of the best units in the league. 2019 Outlook The Colts don't appear to have any plans of moving Smith back to the inside unless they absolutely have to. He showed plenty of promise during his rookie season at right tackle. He will enter training camp as the starter with a few improvements to make-especially with his punch and footwork-but he's one of the young bright spots on an intriguing offensive unit. The Colts brought in Howard Mudd and Chris Strausser to lead the offensive line and help with fundamentals and technique, which should help Smith improve his game. Bottom Line The Colts have a solid core of young players on the offensive line. Smith is certainly included in the group as the team's starting right tackle, and his development in Year 2 will be something to watch as long as he stays healthy. MORE: Mystery of fish caught with wedding ring attached solved NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players The Celtics have made Kyrie Irving's number 11 jersey available D'Angelo Russell and Lakers Both Interested in Reunion Los Angeles Lakers 'think they have a strong shot' at signing Kawhi Leonard according to report


Although things have never been more of a joke with the Los Angeles Lakers ownership group and the front office, no amount of embarrassing Magic Johnson ESPN appearances can change a very important fact: they have LeBron James. And because the Lakers have LeBron and the L.A. market, they still have chance to attract free agents in spite of all the mess. LeBron is reportedly doing his part to recruit future free agents like Jimmy Butler and Kawhi Leonard . But he could also reunite with former Cavaliers teammate Kyrie Irving, who is apparently intrigued by the idea. Irving is only fueling that speculation by hanging out in Los Angeles lately, including being mobbed in the street yesterday outside an L.A. area restaurant. Irving was surrounded by fans yelling out "come to L.A." and "join the Lakers," among other things. Kyrie was spotted in LA early today pic.twitter.com/RfMs3RO5C5 - KIDo (@OTGSQUADX) May 22, 2019 Obviously, Irving hanging out in Los Angeles doesn't mean he's going to be a Laker. Most of the NBA spends the summer in Los Angeles for a variety of reasons: the weather, access to some of the best summer pick up games and the amount of activities available to NBA players. But still, the idea of Irving in Purple and Gold doesn't seem that wild anymore. Although it would be jarring to see a star player go from Celtics Green to the Lakers, Irving seems iconoclastic tendencies makes the reality of a move West a lot easier to visualize. MORE: This flying-knee KO just 10 seconds into a PFL fight had the MMA world in awe Mallory Edens: Five Things To Know About Bucks Owner's Daughter Spurs' DeMar DeRozan 'possibly could be on the trade block' to Lakers Jon Gruden ready for Raiders, new WR corps to stretch the field Packers DC Mike Pettine 'very encouraged' by OLB room Related slideshow: Best of the 2019 NBA playoffs (Provided by imagn)


MANILA, Philippines   President Rodrigo Duterte's allies appeared to have overwhelming leads in elections for the Philippine Senate, one of the opposition's last bulwarks against a brash populist leader accused of massive human rights violations. Preliminary results comprising 94% of returns from Monday's midterm elections showed at least eight candidates endorsed by Duterte were leading in races for 12 seats in the 24-member Senate. Official Commission on Election results are expected to be declared in about a week. Those leading include Duterte's former national police chief, Ronald dela Rosa, who enforced the president's crackdown on illegal drugs, a campaign that left thousands of suspects dead and drew international condemnation. Monday's vote is seen as a gauge of public support for Duterte, who is midway through the single six-year term Philippine presidents are allowed under the constitution. His anti-drug crackdown, unorthodox leadership style, combative and sexist joke-laden outbursts, and contentious embrace of China have been the hallmarks of his presidency. Duterte's three children were also expected to win races for mayor, vice mayor and a congressional seat representing their southern home region of Davao city. The 74-year-old maverick leader first carved a reputation as an extra-tough mayor of the city who hunted drug addicts and criminals on a Harley Davidson motorcycle and carried the nickname Duterte Harry after the gunslinging Clint Eastwood film character. "Undoubtedly, the Duterte magic spelled the difference," presidential spokesman Salvador Panelo said in a news conference. "The overwhelming majority of the electorate have responded to the call of the president to support those whom he said would help pass laws supportive of his goal to uplift the masses of our people and give them comfortable lives." Manila-based analyst Ronald Holmes, however, said that except for dela Rosa and Duterte's longtime aide, Bong Go, who entered politics for the first time without their own established bases of support, other leading administration senatorial contenders earned votes based on their own political track records. The flipside of Duterte's perceived endorsement strength was the weakness of the opposition ticket and its campaign, said Holmes, who heads Pulse Asia, an independent pollster that predicted the dominance of Duterte's senatorial bets. Another analyst, Richard Heydarian, said many Filipinos seem more open to authoritarianism due to failures of past liberal leaders from long-established political clans. Such a mindset has helped the family of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos make a political comeback, the latest through the senatorial bid of one of his daughters, Imee Marcos, who was endorsed by Duterte and whose vote tally in unofficial results indicated a victory. Duterte, who has shown little tolerance for critics, especially those who question his anti-drug campaign, aimed for stronger leverage in the traditionally more independent Senate to bolster his legislative agenda. That includes the return of the death penalty, lowering the age for criminal liability below the current 15, and revising the country's 1987 constitution primarily to allow a shift to a federal form of government, a proposal some critics fear may be a cover to remove term limits. Last year, opposition senators moved to block proposed bills they feared would undermine civil liberties. The handful of incumbent opposition senators whose seats were not up for election could potentially get backing from leading independent aspirants to veto Duterte's emerging majority in the upper chamber. At least seven senators are needed to block any proposal by Duterte's camp to revise the constitution, which was passed with anti-dictatorial safeguards in 1987, a year after Marcos was ousted by an army-backed "people power" revolt. "While we expect dissent to continue, we hope that that same be demonstrated with fairness and within the bounds of the law, as well as with deference to the leaders duly chosen by the electorate," Panelo said. Aside from the drug killings, Duterte's gutter language and what nationalists say is a policy of appeasement toward China that may undermine Philippine territorial claims in the South China Sea have also been the cause of protests and criticism. Opposition aspirants consider the Senate the last bastion of checks and balances given the solid dominance of Duterte's loyalists in the lower House of Representatives. Voters in Monday's elections made their choices for 18,000 congressional and local posts, including 81 governors, 1,634 mayors and more than 13,500 city and town councilors in 81 provinces. In the Manila metropolis, younger mayoral candidates defeated three long-entrenched political clan leaders, including former President and Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada, who lost to Isko Moreno Domagoso, also a former movie actor. The elections were relatively untroubled, despite pockets of violence in southern Mindanao region, which is under martial law as government forces hunt down Islamic State group-linked militants and communist insurgents.


If you, the game-show loving citizens of America, don't want to potentially spoil Monday, June 3rd, 2019 CE's episode of Jeopardy!, please turn around and head back the way you came. Your click is appreciated. Let's just get right down to it: Mondays suck, but you know what makes Mondays suck even worse? When you wake up and literally the first piece of news that hits your eyeballs is leaked footage from Season 35, episode 191 of Jeopardy! set to air Monday June, 3rd, an unholy day that will live forever in infamy, if the rumors are to be believed that shows the downfall of the Great and Just James Holzhauer. The king is (allegedly) dead . Long live the king. According to reports , clips of Hozhauer's final Final Jeopardy appeared social on Sunday, showing the 33-day champ betting a very un-Holzhauer-like sum of $1,399 while being caught and passed by challenger Emma Boettcher despite correctly answering a question about 16th-century playwright Kit Marlowe. The clip has been purged from the internet like the insidious scourge that it is, but also allegedly included scenes of Alex Trebek's shock and Holzhauer congratulating his usurper with a high five. Perhaps most notably, the loss is said to occur on a day when most Jeopardy! nuts and nerds expected Holzhauer to eclipse Ken Jennings' all-time winnings total of $2,520,700. Jennings' 74-consecutive-game streak still seems like an unclimbable mountain, even for Holzhauer, but at just $58,484 behind Jennings' all-time total, that record seemed certain to fall...until Sunday that is. https://twitter.com/Jeopardy/status/1134806803383037953 RELATED: Jeopardy! champ James Holzhauer has made more in two weeks than these PGA Tour pros have all year As with everything on the internet, take this all with a grain of salt. Holzhauer, a professional sports gambler by trade, has quite literally made his money betting five figures on Double and Final Jeopardies, so a paltry wager of less than $1,500 on a category he clearly had some working knowledge of seems like a bit of red flag. Is the whole thing faked as a means of backdoor PR? Perhaps (Jeopardy! could use a little cash infusion after Holzhauer's has spent the last few months cleaning out the coffers.) Is it instead a clip from an episode even further down the road? Also possible. Jeopardy! films multiple episodes at every taping and with Trebek's uncertain health outlook, may be banking them even further in advance. One thing is certain, however. Someday, Holzhauer will lose, and that day will be a dark one. All we can hope, as we count down the excruciating seconds until 7:30 p.m. ET, is that today isn't it.


Even though an EV's battery might be considered "dead" when it loses a certain amount of its capacity, that doesn't mean its remaining capability can't be used for green purposes. Enter Volkswagen's new mobile charger, which will rely on old batteries to juice up new ones. While VW originally unveiled its concept mobile charger in January , it didn't offer much in the way of actual facts and figures. But that changes this week. These chargers are engineered to hold up to 360 kilowatt-hours of charge, and they can handle up to four vehicles charging simultaneously with a maximum quick-charge draw of 100 kilowatts. Its mobility should provide a number of benefits. While it can remain close to a power source to provide a constant flow of energy like a static charger, it can also be disconnected and wheeled around to areas that might not have a handy hookup. Volkswagen noted that this means it can go to areas that EV chargers wouldn't otherwise serve, like music festivals. Finally, somebody's thinking about all those poor folks at Coachella! As Volkswagen stated back in January, these chargers will run on depleted batteries from EVs running on the automaker's MEB scalable electric-vehicle platform . Of course, there are no MEB-equipped cars on the road just yet, so VW's first run of mobile chargers will likely use fresh batteries. The first charger is expected to go online in Germany next year, with full production commencing in 2020. Once those batteries can't even hold enough charge for that job, they'll be sent to VW's Salzgitter facility, where the batteries will be properly recycled, with the automaker seeking to use the reclaimed raw materials for use in new batteries. Right now, the facility is able to recycle 53% of a battery's parts, with the hope to raise that figure to 72%, then to 97% in the future. VW says it'll be able to handle 1,200 tons of EV batteries per year to start, which covers enough batteries for 3,000 vehicles. Follow MSN Autos on Facebook and Twitter


Two dozen for-sale units would rise where boarded-up apartments were razed The development surge in Old Fourth Ward and the comeback of the Atlanta for-sale condo is reportedly continuing along Boulevard. Once described as "the hole in the donut" of intown development and home to "Atlanta's highest concentration of poverty," the Boulevard corridor has seen a diversity of residential types (senior and market-rate) rising in recent years alongside Section 8 housing the area has long been synonymous with. The latest plans call for developing a cleared lot at 501 Boulevard, about two blocks south of North Avenue. Johns Creek-based developer Windsor Holdings recently filed plans with the city to build 27 condos in a four-story building that would front Boulevard, according to the Atlanta Business Chronicle, which has posted early renderings. The project, expected to come before the Beltline's Design Review Committee this week, would sell one and two-bedroom condos. The architect is Place Maker Design , the firm behind recent intown projects The Beacon, Westside Ironworks, and Bazati Hall, among others. In a demolition permit issued to Windsor Holdings in 2016, the abandoned multifamily building that had stood on the 501 Boulevard site was noted as being unsafe. Across the street and a few doors to the north, Dezhu U.S. Investment is building 30 apartments with a roof garden called 542 Boulevard. It's one of several multifamily projects the Duluth-based developer has pitched along Boulevard and neighboring streets. Elsewhere are the two-phase senior housing apartments City Lights , which has consumed prominent Boulevard corners, and various multifamily ventures especially townhomes  sprouting on adjacent blocks.


Photos from the bombing and aftermath of an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, UK. A woman picks a newspaper reporting the news on the suicide attack at a concert by Ariana Grande that killed more than 20 people as it ended Monday night in central Manchester, Britain. Members of the public attend a candlelit vigil, to honour the victims of Monday evening's terror attack, at Albert Square on May 23, 2017 in Manchester, England. A tweet from U.S. singer Ariana Grande is seen as she makes her first comment since a bombing at her concert in Manchester, England, May 23, 2017. Police officers inspect litter bins in central Manchester, Britain, Thursday May 25. Police are searching a new site in Manchester suspected of links to Monday's bombing at a pop concert. Armed British Transport Police Specialist Operations officers on board a train to Birmingham New Street at Euston station in London as armed police officers are patrolling on board trains nationwide for the first time Thursday May 25. British Transport Police announced the measure in a bid to "disrupt and deter criminal activity" on the rail network after the UK terror threat level rose to critical in the wake of the Manchester attack. Queen Elizabeth II speaks to Evie Mills, 14, from Harrogate, her mother, Karen and dad, Craig, during a visit to the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital to meet victims of the terror attack on May 25 in Manchester, England. A minute's silence is held in St Ann's Square in Manchester City Centre on May 25, following a terrorist attack at a concert at Manchester Arena that killed twenty two people. Olivia Campbell's mother Charlotte Campbell, and stepfather Paul Hodgson, gesture with friends as they pay tribute to her and the other victims of the explosion outside Manchester Arena, at St Ann's square after leading a bikers convoy from their home town of Bury in central Manchester, England, Thursday May 25. Police confirmed that over 20 people were killed in an explosion following a Ariana Grande concert at the venue late Monday evening. A woman places flowers in St Ann's Square in Manchester, northwest England on May 25, in tribute to the victims of the May 22 terror attack at the Manchester Arena. Scooter enthusiasts arrive in St Ann's square to pay tribute to Olivia Campbell, who died in Monday's terror attack at the Manchester Arena attack on May 25 in Manchester, England. Greater Manchester Police are treating the explosion as a terrorist attack and have confirmed 22 fatalities and over 100 injured. A minute's silence is held in St Ann's Square in Manchester City Centre on May 25, for victims of the Manchester Arena terror attack. A soldier stands behind the railings as police officers stand infront in Downing Street in London, Britain May 24, 2017. People comfort each other alongside a carpet of flowers and messages at St Ann's Square in Manchester, northwest England, placed in tribute to the victims of the May 22 terror attack at the Manchester Arena. People begin to gather around floral tributes to the victims of the Manchester attack ahead of a vigil by religious leaders from across Manchester in St Ann's Square. Police patrol near a sign in central Manchester, Britain May 23, 2017. A soldier and police officer walk past the Houses of Parliament London, Britain. A man shakes hands with a police officer as he delivers flowers close to the scene of the blast in Manchester. Armed police officers patrol a police cordon near the Manchester Arena in Manchester. People bring tributes to place them at St. Ann's Square for the people who lost their lives during the Manchester terror attack in central Manchester, Britain, 24 May 2017. A message on a balloon bobs amidst a carpet of flowers and messages at St Ann's Square in Manchester, northwest England on May 24, 2017, placed in tribute to the victims of the May 22 terror attack at the Manchester Arena. Members of the public attend a candlelit vigil, to honour the victims of Monday evening's terror attack, at Albert Square on May 23, 2017 in Manchester, England. People take part in a vigil for the victims of an attack on concert goers at Manchester Arena, in central Manchester, Britain May 23, 2017. People attend a vigil in Albert Square, Manchester, England, Tuesday May 23, 2017, the day after the suicide attack at an Ariana Grande concert that left 22 people dead as it ended on Monday night. A message is written on the pavement in Manchester, England, Tuesday May 23, 2017, the day after the suicide attack at an Ariana Grande concert that left 22 people dead as it ended on Monday night. Police look at floral tributes left at St Ann's square, Manchester, England Tuesday May 23, 2017. People gather in a memorial ceremony at Trafalgar Square in London, England on May 23, 2017 in memory of the victims of terror attack which killed 22 and injured 59 people amongst children at Manchester Arena. People attend a vigil in Albert Square in Manchester, northwest England on May 23, 2017, in solidarity with those killed an injured in the May 22 terror attack at the Ariana Grande concert at the Manchester Arena. Union flags fly at half mast over Parliament and Whitehall in memory of the victims of the atack on Manchester Arena, in London, Britain, May 23, 2017. British police patrol through Trafalgar Square in central London on May 23, 2017 a day after a deadly terror attack at the Ariana Grande concert at the Manchester Arena. Members of the public attend a candlelit vigil, to honour the victims of Monday evening's terror attack, at Albert Square on May 23, 2017 in Manchester, England. A woman lights candles after a vigil in Albert Square, Manchester, England, Tuesday May 23, 2017, the day after the suicide attack at an Ariana Grande concert that left 22 people dead as it ended on Monday night. Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May speaks to the media after chairing a meeting of the Government's emergency COBRA committee at Downing Street on May 23, 2017 in London, England. An explosion occurred at Manchester Arena last night as concert goers were leaving the venue after Ariana Grande performed on stage. Greater Manchester Police are treating the explosion as a terrorist attack and have confirmed 22 fatalities and 59 injured. Campaigning ahead of the General Election has been suspended. Armed police patrol on Shudehill walking past the first floral tributes to the victims of the terrorist attack on Shudehill, May 23, 2017 in Manchester, England. An explosion occurred at Manchester Arena as concert goers were leaving the venue after Ariana Grande had performed. Greater Manchester Police are treating the explosion as a terrorist attack and have confirmed 22 fatalities and 59 injured. A woman (L) with two girls, one wearing a t-shirt of US singer Ariana Grande with balloons from the Ariana Grande concert at the Manchester Arena leave a hotel in Manchester, northwest England on May 23, 2017 following a deadly terror attack at the concert at the Manchester Arena the night before. Twenty two people have been killed and dozens injured in Britain's deadliest terror attack in over a decade after a suspected suicide bomber targeted fans leaving a concert of US singer Ariana Grande in Manchester. Signs saying 'We love Manchester' are displayed in a window on May 23, 2017 in Manchester, England. An explosion occurred at Manchester Arena as concert goers were leaving the venue after Ariana Grande had performed. Greater Manchester Police are treating the explosion as a terrorist attack and have confirmed 22 fatalities and 59 injured. A police officer (R) directs a woman carrying a bunch of flowers near the Manchester Arena in Manchester, northwest England on May 23, 2017 following a deadly terror attack at the concert at the venue the night before. Twenty two people have been killed and dozens injured in Britain's deadliest terror attack in over a decade after a suspected suicide bomber targeted fans leaving a concert of US singer Ariana Grande in Manchester. Fan leaves the Park Inn hotel in central Manchester, England, Tuesday, May 23, 2017. Over a dozen people were killed in an explosion following a Ariana Grande concert at the Manchester Arena late Monday evening. Forensics investigators work at the Manchester Arena in Manchester, Britain May 23, 2017. Ariana Grande concert attendees Vikki Baker and her daughter Charlotte, aged 13, leave the Park Inn where they were given refuge after last night's explosion at Manchester Arena on May 23, 2017 in Manchester, England. An ambulance arrives as police officers stand at the Miller Street and Corporation Street Crossroads, near the Manchester Arena on May 23, 2017 in Manchester, England. Police forensic officers arrive at the Manchester Arena on May 23, 2017 in Manchester, England. Police officers stand next to their vehicles near the Manchester Arena after a suspected terrorist attack at the end of a concert by US star Ariana Grande left 19 dead. Ariana Grande concert attendees leave the Park Inn where they were given refuge after last nights explosion at Manchester Arena on May 23, 2017 in Manchester, England. A sign near the Manchester Arena after a suspected terrorist attack at the end of a concert by US star Ariana Grande left 19 dead. Armed police next to an ambulance after a suspected terrorist attack at the Manchester Arena at the end of a concert by US star Ariana Grande left 19 dead. British police guard the entrance to the Manchester Arena stadium in Manchester, United Kingdom on May 23, 2017. A large explosion was reported earlier in the evening and British police confirmed that at least 19 killed and many other wounded at American singer Ariana Grande concert at Manchester Arena. UK officials treating Manchester Arena explosion as possible terrorist incident. Police escort members of the public from the Manchester Arena on May 23, 2017 in Manchester, England. There have been reports of explosions at Manchester Arena where Ariana Grande had performed this evening. Greater Manchester Police have have confirmed there are fatalities and warned people to stay away from the area. An armored police vehicle patrols near Manchester Arena on May 23, 2017 in Manchester, England. There have been reports of explosions at Manchester Arena where Ariana Grande had performed this evening. Greater Manchester Police have have confirmed there are fatalities and warned people to stay away from the area. Two women wrapped in thermal blankets look on near the Manchester Arena, where U.S. singer Ariana Grande had been performing, in Manchester, northern England, Britain May 23, 2017. Armed police officers stand near the Manchester Arena, where U.S. singer Ariana Grande had been performing, in Manchester, in northern England, Britain May 23, 2017. Police escort members of the public from the Manchester Arena on May 23, 2017 in Manchester, England. There have been reports of explosions at Manchester Arena where Ariana Grande had performed this evening. Greater Manchester Police have have confirmed there are fatalities and warned people to stay away from the area. Emergency services arrive close to the Manchester Arena on May 23, 2017 in Manchester, England. There have been reports of explosions at Manchester Arena where Ariana Grande had performed this evening. Greater Manchester Police have have confirmed there are fatalities and warned people to stay away from the area. Emergency services arrive close to the Manchester Arena on May 23, 2017 in Manchester, England. There have been reports of explosions at Manchester Arena where Ariana Grande had performed this evening. Greater Manchester Police have have confirmed there are fatalities and warned people to stay away from the area. People sit by the side of the road next to a police cordon outside the Manchester Arena, where U.S. singer Ariana Grande had been performing, in Manchester, northern England, Britain, May 23, 2017. Police stand by a cordoned off street close to the Manchester Arena on May 22, 2017 in Manchester, England. There have been reports of explosions at Manchester Arena where Ariana Grande had performed this evening. Greater Manchester Police have have confirmed there are fatalities and warned people to stay away from the area. Medics deploy at the scene of a reported explosion during a concert in Manchester, England on May 23, 2017. British police said early May 23 there were "a number of confirmed fatalities" after reports of at least one explosion during a pop concert by US singer Ariana Grande. Ambulances were seen rushing to the Manchester Arena venue and police added in a statement that people should avoid the area. Concert goers react after fleeing the Manchester Arena in northern England where U.S. singer Ariana Grande had been performing in Manchester, Britain, May 22, 2017. Armed police at Manchester Arena after reports of an explosion at the venue during an Ariana Grande gig. Police deploy at scene of explosion in Manchester, England, on May 23, 2017 at a concert. British police said early May 23 there were "a number of confirmed fatalities" after reports of at least one explosion during a pop concert by US singer Ariana Grande. Ambulances were seen rushing to the Manchester Arena venue and police added in a statement that people should avoid the area. Armed police officers stand next to a police cordon outside the Manchester Arena, where U.S. singer Ariana Grande had been performing, in Manchester, northern England, Britain, May 23, 2017. Police and fans close to the Manchester Arena on May 23, 2017 in Manchester, England. There have been reports of explosions at Manchester Arena where Ariana Grande had performed this evening. Greater Manchester Police have have confirmed there are fatalities and warned people to stay away from the area.


Johann Zarco says that he accepts KTM boss Stefan Pierer's harsh words about him following the Spanish Grand Prix, as he admitted to having "lost control" at Jerez. Zarco's weekend at Jerez started poorly with two crashes on Friday, and an irate, expletive-laden debrief from Zarco to the KTM engineering crew after one of his falls was shown on TV. KTM CEO Pierer said after the Jerez weekend that Zarco's performance has been unacceptable and that his issues are mainly psychological. When asked how he felt about Pierer's comments ahead of his home MotoGP round at Le Mans, Zarco said that he understood where the CEO was coming from. "I understood why he said all of that," said Zarco, who didn't talk with Pierer afterwards, but said he'd had a constructive conversation with team boss Pit Beirer. "It is also, I was a bit on fire on Friday after the crash and I did not say nice things about the bike that I must develop and I must accept the performance at the moment. I kind of lost some control in that moment. "When the media came to him and tried to pick him with that because this is his money that we put in the project, he could only answer in that way. "You also know how is Stefan, he has a strong character. You pick him, he answer you. It is maybe, I cannot say a good game, but it is part of the challenge. "We know we have to be passionate and improve the project, we know it is going to take time but sometimes at the moment we can lose a little bit of control, so it did not give me pain, or sad, after this comment because I understood. "Now it is going much better and I really hope and cross fingers that this weekend will be a good answer from all what we could read on the media last week."