After Ricky Simón (15-1) won his second-consecutive UFC fight last August, the young bantamweight made a big decision   to propose marriage to his girlfriend. She said yes and the two went about planning their late June wedding. With just weeks to go before their big day, however, Simón got a call from the UFC offering him another big date   a July 13 co-main event against returning former world champion Urijah Faber (34-10). To be sure, the proposed fight presented some challenges to their schedule given they had a wedding and honeymoon planned and paid for around the same time. "Luckily, my wife ... " Simón began, chuckling with joyful incredulity that he is now a newlywed. "Now, my wife (laughs), luckily my wife did most of the [wedding] planning. When I got the call [to fight Faber two weeks after his planned wedding date], I told my manager, 'let me make a call to my fiancee. We were supposed to be on our honeymoon July 13. She said this was a big opportunity for me, and it was exciting, so we postponed the honeymoon to take the fight." "I've always dreamed of the matchup, and here we are." @RickySimonUFC is excited not only to fight Urijah Faber, but to see how he looks after a long layoff. #UFCSacramento pic.twitter.com/8d79hkHVMd   UFC News (@UFCNews) July 10, 2019 For a rising young fighter and newlywed, losing money already spent on a honeymoon was certainly no easy hit to take, financially, of course. "Oh yeah, we definitely are losing a little bit of money," he admitted with a laugh. "But I knew this was the right opportunity. I'm confident in myself and with a good performance I can make that money back." By the time Simón fights Faber this Saturday he says it will have been seven weeks since the fight was proposed and quickly accepted. For the 26-year-old, that was plenty of time to prepare to meet his legendary opponent. "I like to put myself in a position where if I got a call on three weeks' notice, I could take it," he explained. "Three weeks is my limit to make weight, stay in shape. I stay in shape in the off-season because of that. So, seven weeks was plenty. I almost had to ease into training camp so that I would peak at the right time." Ensuring that he was focused and ready for Faber on less than two months' notice and while heading into a wedding also involved more than skipping a honeymoon. It also involved letting others have his bachelor party fun for him. "We had to make adjustments," Simón continued. "We had this whole Las Vegas trip planned for my bachelor party but I had to change that. We still went to Vegas and it turned out great, but I trained. My cousin Vince Morales lives in Vegas and he's fighting on this same card against Benito Lopez. So, when we went to Vegas we just moved training camp there for a few days. My buddies partied but I trained with Vince and that went really well." Simón and his now wife were willing to sacrifice time and money during a unique time in their new life together in order for him to take this fight against Faber because they feel it's a spectacular opportunity to finally get more deserved attention on his skills and career. It's such a great opportunity in Simon's mind, in fact, that he almost couldn't believe it when it was presented to him. Faber, now 40 years old, retired in 2016 after a long and illustrious career. The Team Alpha Male chief is returning to action this week in his hometown of Sacramento, California, and hopes to make a statement about his own vitality by beating a top prospect who is nearly 15 years his junior. "I was definitely surprised," Simón admitted when discussing when he heard that Faber had accepted him as an opponent. "He's a Hall of Famer coming back so I'd assume they'd get someone with a bigger name, or an easier match up for him, not a young, hungry prospect on an eight-fight win-streak. I just beat the No. 15 guy in the world. So, it's a great opportunity for me, and I definitely have a lot of respect for him for taking the fight." Simón says he doesn't plan on letting the hoopla of being in a UFC co-main event taking place in his famous opponent's backyard get to him, either. "I don't like to think about all that or let the craziness get to me," he said. "I like to stay cool, calm, collected and just show up and do what I do, which is beat people up." Despite his surprise at getting to fight the returning "California Kid," Simón said he's certain that Faber wouldn't be getting back into the cage if he weren't ready to be a major force once more. "I wouldn't say it's a mistake [for Faber to come back in his 40s]. I watched him compete in Jiu-Jitsu recently, and he has a lot of great things going for him outside of the cage," he continued. "He's done everything right and a lot of fighters should try to follow suit. He must see something in himself. He's always in the gym and he has some of the best guys in the world at his gym so he must feel that he can hang with them." Though Simón expects Faber to be an effective fighter, generally, despite his age and time off, he does not believe that the former featherweight champion will do well against him. "Ultimately, it is going to be a mistake to fight me," he specified. "This is a new era. I'm 26 and I'm in the gym three to four times a day and when I wake up in the morning I feel it, so I can't imagine what it feels like for him at 40." 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A 20-year-old has potentially life-threatening injuries after being shot Sunday in Eden. Jonathan Rubio was shot several times around the area of First Street and Cedar Street Sunday afternoon, according to Eden Police. Rubio was air-lifted to a trauma center. Sykolian Tinsley was charged with one count of Attempted Murder and one count of Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Intent to Kill Inflicting Serious Injury. Tinsley was taken into custody Sunday night around 8:30. Anyone with more information should call Det. Bill Wade or Sgt. Sam Reid at the Eden Police Department at 336-623-9755 or 336-623-9240. Anyone wanting to stay anonymous can also call Rockingham County Crime Stoppers at 336-349-9683. Follow WFMY News 2 on Facebook and Twitter ► Make it easy to keep up to date with more stories like this. Download the WFMY News 2 App: Apple Users , Android Users


Just a few hours before the green flag dropped on the 2019 NASCAR All-Star Race, Kyle Larson wasn't even sure he'd be racing in the annual event. A victory in the Monster Energy Open and four stages later, Larson walked away $1 million richer and the All-Star winner at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Larson, who hasn't won a points race since 2017, led the final 13 laps Saturday, holding off Kevin Harvick for the first All-Star Race win of his career. Harvick, in his millennial-themed No. 4 car, led a race-high 33 laps and won the second of four stages. Kyle Busch won Stage 1 and finished third. MORE: Watch the NASCAR All-Star Race live with fuboTV (7-day trial) The All-Star Race always packs a punch, and this year's iteration didn't fail to deliver on excitement; contact between drivers was frequent and even four-wide racing made an appearance. Four-wide All-Star salute. pic.twitter.com/oKwXKU8Zgc   FOX: NASCAR (@NASCARONFOX) May 19, 2019 From Kyle Newman driving through the infield to Erik Jones blowing two tires and Denny Hamlin spinning out in the final stage, the race was packed with drama and close calls. Fireworks even flew after Larson claimed the checkered flag when Newman and Clint Bowyer got into a small kerfuffle stemming from contact between the drivers' cars during the final laps. Clint Bowyer is NOT happy with Ryan Newman. pic.twitter.com/x2AeNS6ngV   FOX: NASCAR (@NASCARONFOX) May 19, 2019 The Monster Energy Cup Series returns to Charlotte Motor Speedway and racing for points next Sunday in the Coca-Cola 600. Sporting News tracked lap-by-lap updates and highlights from the Monster Energy Open and NASCAR All-Star Race. Follow along below. NASCAR All-Star Race: Updates, results, highlights from Charlotte Monster Energy Open winners Three drivers join the field by winning one of three stages in the Monster Energy Open. Stage 1 William Byron Stage 2 Bubba Wallace Stage 3 Kyle Larson NASCAR All-Star Race live updates Stage 1 (30 laps) Kyle Busch Stage 2 (20 laps) Kevin Harvick Stage 3 (20 laps) Joey Logano Stage 4 (15 laps) Kyle Larson All times Eastern Caution flags: 7 Lead changes: 9 Lap leaders: Kyle Larson (13), Kevin Harvick (33), Joey Logano (19), Kyle Busch (15), Brad Keselowski (4), Chase Elliott (2), Clint Bowyer (2) 10:13 p.m.: Kyle Larson wins Stage 4 and is $1 million richer! KYLE LARSON WINS THE ALL-STAR RACE AND $1M! @CocaColaRacing | #OrangeVanilla pic.twitter.com/eaeE1PDc1k   FOX: NASCAR (@NASCARONFOX) May 19, 2019 10:09 p.m.: Larson's in the lead with Kyle Busch and Harvick battling for second. Eight laps left! 10:07 p.m.: Twelve to go, one more time. 10:00 p.m.: One lap and Erik Jones blows a tire for the second time tonight. Another caution. 9:59 p.m.: Kyle Busch and Chase Elliott in the front row with 12 laps to go on the restart. 9:53 p.m.: Wow. Four-wide racing! But a caution as Ryan Blaney slams into Denny Hamlin. Umm, four-wide?!?! #AllStarRace pic.twitter.com/eYLhUnBtM6   Xfinity Racing (@XfinityRacing) May 19, 2019 CAUTION: The No. 11 of @dennyhamlin goes around and collects @austindillon3 ! #AllStarRace | @CLTMotorSpdwy pic.twitter.com/XLXTHv6n3k   #AllStarRace (@NASCAR) May 19, 2019 9:52 p.m.: Green flag on the final stage. This is going to be chaos. 9:43 p.m.: Logano wins Stage 3. Impressive driving from Harvick, who started in 18th at the restart, the finish the stage in sixth. 15 laps to $1 million. END OF STAGE 3: @joeylogano takes the third stage of tonight's #AllStarRace ! Leaderboard: https://t.co/yehoRMqchy pic.twitter.com/UwNeA2O2pE   #AllStarRace (@NASCAR) May 19, 2019 9:37 p.m.: Logano and Bowyer are the front row on the restart. 9:31 p.m.: All sorts of contact! Kyle Busch gets into Austin Dillon, sending Dillon into Keselowski. Erik Jones also took a decent amount of damage. Another caution. Caution. pic.twitter.com/BFBqkej6kv   FOX: NASCAR (@NASCARONFOX) May 19, 2019 9:29 p.m.: Stage 3 green flag. Erik Jones penalized for speeding on pit road. 9:20 p.m.: Kevin Harvick is your Stage 2 winner. With the amount of contact so far, the final stage is going to be quite a sight. That stage was lit. #AllStarRace pic.twitter.com/9nAOsxngkA   Richmond Raceway (@RichmondRaceway) May 19, 2019 9:17 p.m.: Alex Bowman has a lot of damage on the side of his No. 88 car after riding the wall for a decent stretch but isn't pitting. 9:13 p.m.: Green flag with 14 to go. Harvick retakes the lead. 9:08 p.m.: Well that didn't take long. Ryan Newman and Bubba Wallace make contact, sending Newman through the grass. Ryan Newman through the turf. Zero damage. pic.twitter.com/9requwqEWK   FOX: NASCAR (@NASCARONFOX) May 19, 2019 9:06 p.m.: Stage 2 green flag! 8:58 p.m.: Kyle Busch wins Stage 1 with Kevin Harvick and Clint Bowyer close behind. Brad Keselowski won the race off pit road for overtime, but inished 18th. END OF STAGE ONE: @KyleBusch holds off the field to take the first green-checkered flag of the night! #AllStarRace leaderboard: https://t.co/yehoRMqchy pic.twitter.com/yCt41MFyLo   #AllStarRace (@NASCAR) May 19, 2019 8:54 p.m.: Overtime to end Stage 1. 8:50 p.m.: Caution on lap 27 as Erik Jones is forced to pit with a shredded tire. Tire down. pic.twitter.com/Vmp5fZV5un   FOX: NASCAR (@NASCARONFOX) May 19, 2019 8:49 p.m.: Kyle Busch has been an all-star all season, so it's only natural he passes Harvick for first with 10 laps to go in Stage 1. 8:45 p.m.: Kevin Harvick is making millennials #proud. To the lead on lap one ... @KevinHarvick ! #AllStarRace | @CLTMotorSpdwy pic.twitter.com/2XlsGS4nUm   #AllStarRace (@NASCAR) May 19, 2019 8:40 p.m.: Kyle Larson is the biggest mover so far, moving up six spots from the 18th position. 8:37 p.m.: Green flag! 8:24 p.m.: This race may not count for points, but $1 million cash sure isn't a bad consolation. No sure if it's a million, but if he fine with this. #AllStarRace #NASCAR @Sports_Night pic.twitter.com/hTYZ19r9Kz   Mike Solarte (@MikeSolarte) May 19, 2019 7:41 p.m.: Alex Bowman gets the nod as the final driver in tonight's race. The fans have spoken!  Your #AllStarRace Fan Vote winner is @AlexBowman88 ! pic.twitter.com/a0PlhRNH0B   #AllStarRace (@NASCAR) May 18, 2019


Whatever Britain gained from feting President Donald Trump during last month's state visit, it appears to have swiftly lost: This week, President Trump announced that the U.S. "will no longer deal" with Britain's ambassador to Washington after a leak to a British newspaper revealed that the envoy, in confidential correspondence to his government dating back to 2017, described the White House as "inept" and "uniquely dysfunctional." Though Trump stopped short of declaring Sir Kim Darroch persona non grata, his broadside suggests the "special relationship" between the two countries has reached a new low . It also leaves Britain with two seemingly-impossible choices: Stand up for Darroch and risk a further deterioration in its alliance with the U.S. at a time when it needs it most, or fire him and be seen as kowtowing to the whims of a foreign leader. Britain appears to be leaning towards the former for now. After saying that Prime Minister Theresa May maintains "full confidence" in the ambassador, Downing Street reaffirmed that Darroch's words "do not reflect the closeness of, and the esteem in which we hold, the relationship" with the U.S. At the same time, it noted the importance of ambassadors being able to "provide honest, unvarnished assessments of the politics in their country." This means that the decision of what to do with Darroch, whose post in Washington isn't due to conclude until the New Year, will ultimately fall to whoever succeeds May as prime minister at the end of this month: Boris Johnson or Jeremy Hunt. It won't be an easy decision for either man. To keep Darroch in his post would mean to potentially undermine Britain's place in Washington at a time where there's already plenty dividing the two countries. Despite their long-standing defense and security partnership, the U.S. and the U.K. are on opposite sides of arguments over Iran (Washington withdrew from the nuclear deal with Tehran, whereas London and its European partners are trying to save it ), Huawei (Britain has allowed the Chinese firm to build part of its 5G network despite U.S. security concerns), and climate change (the U.S. abandoned the Paris accord, whereas Britain remains committed of it). [ Read: The U.S.-U.K. alliance has seen better days ] They are even split on issues of British domestic politics: Whereas the majority of Britons oppose leaving the European Union without a withdrawal agreement, Trump has all but encouraged it repeatedly criticizing May's Brexit strategy. He even pledged during his state visit last month to make a " phenomenal " trade deal with Britain once it leaves the bloc a promise some Brexiteers fear is now at risk if Darroch stays. Still, the optics of firing Darroch and replacing him with someone the White House finds more favorable such as arch-Brexiteer Nigel Farage, who Trump previously said would do a " great job " as ambassador could be just as damaging. (Farage said this week that he wouldn't be the right man for the job.) Rather than conjuring the image of a strong, " global Britain " ready to reaffirm its prominence on the world stage once it leaves the EU, firing Darroch would instead portray the U.K. as a weak, deferential actor that can be bullied by even its closest allies. It would also undermine the process by which Britain appoints ambassadors one that is based not on the size of campaign donations (as is often the case in the U.S.), but by the length of distinguished service in Britain's diplomatic corps. Prior to becoming ambassador to the U.S. in 2016, Darroch was the U.K.'s national security adviser. [ Kim Darroch: The 'Special Relationship' is built on more than personal ties ] Perhaps the greatest question isn't if the U.K. will keep its ambassador in Washington, but whether its relationship with the U.S. can survive Trump's caprice. Darroch argued in this magazine that Britain's special relationship with the U.S. can endure precisely because it is built on more than just the people working within it because it transcends "personality clashes or political bumps along the way." He may prove to be the exception.


Zinedine Zidane insisted a poor performance from his entire team was to blame after Real Madrid suffered a 7-3 demolishing from bitter rivals Atletico Madrid in the International Champions Cup. Diego Costa starred for Diego Simeone's side as Atleti romped into a 5-0 lead at half time. Nevertheless, Real manager Zidane remains upbeat about the season ahead and is confident that his side will succeed in the 2019/20 campaign. As quoted by Marca , Zidane pinpointed the poor start to the match as the catalyst for the defeat as he said: "What happened is that we started the game very badly. "After eight minutes we were 2-0 down and there was no response from us to try and change something. The first half was difficult. We lacked everything. Above all intensity which is necessary at this level." Madrid have spent over £250m on new signings this summer and their fans are expecting a successful season ahead of them. Many of these signings featured in the defeat to Atleti , but Zidane was reluctant to point any fingers. He continued: "They [Atleti] scored seven goals, that can't happen. The players also know that, and are disappointed. They aren't failing me. "There's no need to look at it again. It's a pre-season game and we need to be calm. [Eden] Hazard didn't play badly. Everyone did. We got it wrong, especially at the start. They were better at everything, and that's it. There's nothing more to say." Despite the humiliation, the three-time Champions League -winning manager is adamant that his side will compete on all fronts - claiming motivation will not be an issue next season. 🔴 Atletico Madrid 7-3 Real Madrid ⚪ Caption this... 🤦♂ pic.twitter.com/gTR1MUfWD9   90min (@90min_Football) July 27, 2019 He added: "We can't be happy with today. But with everything else, I'm convinced that I have a team that will compete very well. We will be motivated, I have no doubts about that. "Our season is going to be good. I am convinced."


Curious just how far your dollar goes in Miami? We've rounded up the latest places for rent via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to finding apartment rentals in Miami if you don't want to spend more than $2,500/month on rent. Read on for the listings. (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. 2263 S.W. 37th Ave. (Coral Way) Listed at $2,410/month, this 1,014-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom abode is located at 2263 S.W. 37th Ave. In the unit, you can expect carpeted floors, a walk-in closet, a balcony, a dishwasher and in-unit laundry. The building has a swimming pool. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs. Walk Score indicates that the area around this address is extremely walkable, is fairly bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options. (See the complete listing here .) 3670 S.W. 22nd Terrace (Coral Way) Next, there's this two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment over at 3670 S.W. 22nd Terrace. It's listed for $2,420/month. The building boasts a fitness center, assigned parking and a swimming pool. The listing also promises in-unit laundry, a balcony and a dishwasher in the unit. Dogs are allowed. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee. Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area has excellent walkability, is fairly bikeable and has some transit options. (Take a gander at the complete listing here .) 125 N.E. 32nd St. Next, check out this 808-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom abode that's located at 125 N.E. 32nd St. It's listed for $2,430/month. The listing promises a walk-in closet, a dishwasher, a balcony and in-unit laundry in the unit. Luckily for pet owners, both dogs and cats are allowed. Per Walk Score ratings, this location is extremely walkable, is bikeable and has good transit options. (Check out the complete listing here .) 987 S.W. 37th Ave. (Alameda - West Flagler) Next, there's this two-bedroom, one-bathroom spot situated at 987 S.W. 37th Ave. It's listed for $2,445/month for its 930 square feet. The residence includes air conditioning, in-unit laundry, a dishwasher and a walk-in closet. Both cats and dogs are allowed. Walk Score indicates that this location is friendly for those on foot, is bikeable and has some transit options. (See the complete listing here .) 234 N.E. Third St. (Downtown) Here's a two-bedroom, two-bathroom condo at 234 N.E. Third St. that's going for $2,450/month. The building has a fitness center, garage parking and a swimming pool. The unit comes furnished and has air conditioning and a balcony. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee. According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area has excellent walkability, is quite bikeable and has excellent transit. (Check out the complete listing here .) Working with a tight budget? Here are the cheapest rentals recently listed in Miami . This story was created automatically using local real estate data from Zumper and Apartment Guide , then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


With the football season right around the corner, that means brand new video games are too. Game creators like to drip-feed fans information about the games, often beginning with the cover stars. Some do the job of getting you hyped up to play, but others just leave you scratching your head, and there have been plenty of those in the past. Here are seven of the weirdest video game cover stars in history. Piotr Swierczewski - FIFA International Soccer Piotr Świerczewski (wraz z Davidem Plattem) na okładce "FIFA International Soccer" z 1993 roku (EA Sports). Stawiam, że to pierwszy taki przypadek, by polski piłkarz znalazł się na okładce gry komputerowej pic.twitter.com/P1M9jPfli3   Mateusz Kalina (@Kali_beer) May 11, 2018 Let me set the scene for you. It's 1993, and EA Sports are about to make the first game in the FIFA franchise. They need someone big on the cover to introduce themselves to the world, right? Clearly they didn't agree, because they went with David Platt and Piotr Swierczewski on the cover of FIFA International Soccer. Platt was questionable enough, but including Swierczewski was odd, to say the least. He had just left Polish side GKS Katowice to join Saint-Etienne, so there were definitely bigger names around at the time. His career was unspectacular, but at least he is part of video game history. Erik Thorstvedt - FIFA Soccer 95 Found it........ Erik Thorstvedt on the front cover of FIFA 95 pic.twitter.com/JnWMIaa3AX   Spurs Debate (@spursdebate) July 16, 2013 By the time the next instalment in their series came about, EA Sports clearly wanted a little bit more star power on the cover of FIFA Soccer 95. With the 1994 World Cup fresh in the memory, they could have chosen a number of emerging stars from the tournament. Yet, they opted to go with Norway goalkeeper Erik Thorstvedt, who was powerless to stop his country being eliminated from the group stages in the previous summer. Not exactly the biggest hero of the competition. He did have plenty of experience in the Premier League with Tottenham Hotspur , so it's not like people didn't know who he was. They just didn't really care. Andy Legg - FIFA Soccer 96 Andy Legg was on the cover of FIFA 96 #TrueStory pic.twitter.com/12sVB6CIDp   Welsh Legends (@WelshLegends) June 8, 2017 One day, the FIFA series will get their cover stars right, but that day did not come in 1995. The cover of FIFA Soccer 96 was graced by Brescia midfielder Ioan Sabia and, even more bizarrely, Notts County's Andy Legg. The same Andy Legg who became known for his terrifyingly impressive long throws. Recent games have features the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo , but the pair will always live in the shadow of Legg. Pierluigi Collina - PES 3 They'll always say...."Yeah he's a great ref but could he do it on a wet Wednesday night in Wigan?" Happy Birthday Pierluigi Collina, the only ref cool enough to be on the cover of Pro Evo #themwerethedays #winnerstayson #pes #ps2 #playstation #pierluigicollina #bornoffside pic.twitter.com/uqTxJ8HmbX   Born Offside (@bornoffsideuk) February 13, 2019 To be honest, the fact that iconic referee Pierluigi Collina was on the cover of Pro Evolution Soccer 3 was actually pretty cool. It was different and had not been done by a popular game, but it was also just a bit odd. They went from having pictures of generic footballers to the piercing stare of Collina, before quickly going to actual professional stars like Thierry Henry and John Terry. It was definitely one of the most iconic covers, but that doesn't mean it wasn't a strange choice. Fernando Morientes - FIFA 2005 Pues en la portada de Fifa 96 sale Jason McAteer que jugaba en el Liverpool, también sale Fernando Morientes en la portada de Fifa 2005 pic.twitter.com/VWS0SWrhGb   Jony Jensen (@Jony_Jensen) July 26, 2019 Make no mistake about it, Fernando Morientes was a fantastic player. However, he definitely wasn't at the peak of his powers when FIFA 2005 came out. He had fallen out of favour at Real Madrid and didn't score in any of his 13 La Liga appearances in the first half of the season, before he was ultimately sold to Liverpool . Things weren't exactly much better at Anfield, where he managed just three goals before the end of the year. He certainly deserved his place on an earlier version of FIFA, but the 2005 edition was not the right choice. Peter Crouch - FIFA Street 3 To this day I still can't understand how Peter Crouch made it on the cover of FIFA Street 3... Mind boggling stuff pic.twitter.com/jz5FsqqJyF   J (@Jfcx_8) March 14, 2017 Now, when you think of skill moves, you think of Ronaldinho. He was a good inclusion on the cover of FIFA Street 3. But he was next to both Gennaro Gattuso and Peter Crouch. Right then. You could have either Gattuso or Crouch on this list, but Crouchy just seems that little bit stranger. When was the last time you saw the recently retired striker whip out an elastico or a rainbow flick? The entire point of the game is that it was possible to pull off such moves with Crouch or Gattuso, but that's beside the point. It was odd. Scott McTominay - PES 2020 😍🔥😍🔥 Here it is! The OFFICIAL reveal of our Global cover for #eFootballPES2020 , which launches on September 10th! pic.twitter.com/er682J68ku   eFootball PES (@officialpes) July 30, 2019 eFootball PES 2020 is nearing release. To build excitement, Konami released the cover art for the game, and fans loved it. There was Lionel Messi, Miralem Pjanic, Serge Gnabry and, erm, Scott McTominay? Not David de Gea . Not Paul Pogba . Not Marcus Rashford . McTominay. The Scottish midfielder isn't even a regular with Manchester United , but PES has immortalised him alongside Messi. Nobody really knows why, but few actually care. Fans are just enjoying this moment, believing that McTominay is one of the greatest players alive.


You may already be aware that it's impossible to spot-reduce fat , which includes the fat on your belly; you have to work to reduce your total body fat in order to see results there. So if endless core workouts won't get you a perfectly flat belly, you might wonder what will. Full-body workouts, upper-body workouts? What about lower body, where some of your largest muscle groups are? It's exciting to think that strengthening your legs and glutes could also help you burn fat, but can it? Do Lower-Body Workouts Burn Belly Fat? Lower-body exercises are actually a great choice for burning calories, said exercise physiologist Tom Holland , MS, CSCS, a fitness adviser for Bowflex. "When burning fat is a primary goal, you want to perform exercises that utilize as many muscle groups as possible to burn as many calories as possible," he told POPSUGAR. That means that compound lower-body exercises in particular can be very helpful. Moves that involve multiple muscle groups such as squats, lunges, and deadlifts , for example, burn lots of calories during a workout. Beyond that, building lean muscle as you do with a lower-body strength workout will increase your resting metabolic rate , which means you'll continue to burn calories after your workout, Tom said. That metabolic piece can't be stressed enough. Tom explained that one common misconception is that building muscle in your lower body will only function to increase your strength. It does, but that's not the only benefit. Training large leg muscles and your glutes, which are the biggest muscles in your body, "can also be a powerful form of metabolic conditioning , and burning calories," Tom explained. And these two things can help decrease overall body fat, which in turn should help decrease belly fat - but your lower-body workout will not target belly fat specifically. Slideshow: If you exercise regularly and still have belly fat, this could be why (Provided by PopSugar) Lower-body workouts really do give you that extra bang for your buck. You're getting stronger, building muscle, and burning calories, all at the same time. Of course, you shouldn't only be doing lower-body work. Full-body workouts can be the more time-effective choice for building muscle and burning fat, Tom said. We also know that cardio is key in any weight-loss routine, burning major calories and building your endurance. And high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is worth your consideration as well. Done with compound bodyweight or weighted exercises, Tom told POPSUGAR that a HIIT workout will burn calories and may specifically target abdominal fat . You'll also need to maintain a healthy diet in order to see the results of your hard work. (Start with this two-week healthy eating plan .) Ready to put this into practice? Try this weeklong belly fat-blasting workout plan for an effective combination of cardio and strength training days and give this lower-body workout with weights a shot as well. And make sure to hit those lower-body compound moves. Video: You're unlikely to lose stubborn belly fat if you eat these 5 foods (Courtesy: Buzz60)


Sebastian Vettel does not think this Formula 1 season is a repeat of his challenging 2014 season   when a lacklustre campaign amid the challenge of a new young teammate prompted him to change teams. Five years ago, who outshone him. At the end of the year . This season has fallen short of expectations for who has come close to winning twice. Asked by Motorsport.com if he felt that the frustrations of this year reminded him on what he went through in 2014, Vettel said that things were not as bad. "No not really," he replied. "Firstly, that was a long time ago and secondly, this is very different. "When you're talking about the frustrations I think it's maybe here and there the end result that's missing. "I think in terms of the races we've had, they could have gone the other way as well so I think we need to be fair and not judging one particular lap [like when he crashed with Max Verstappen]. "But it happened and the laps up to that point were quite strong. We started sixth so not by chance found ourselves third at some point. "The safety car, you could argue helped, but we managed quite well in the first stint doing something different to other people and making it work. "I think other races could have been different as well so I'm not too worried but I know that I can have better results come Sunday. I'm looking forward to Germany now." is one who is convinced that the German driver has what it takes to bounce back from his current difficulties. "I absolutely believe that he'll rebound," he said. "You look at the greats playing tennis, he's one of those. He's had a difficult race today, but he's a four-time world champion. "He will recover and redeem himself if he feels he needs to, and he will come back strong in the next race. That's what great athletes do." Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari SF90 Photo by: Mark Sutton / Sutton Images


Newsflash: the priciest rental listing on the market in Los Angeles costs $44,500/month   a mind-numbing 1,240 percent above the median average for 3-bedroom rentals nationwide. As absurd as it may seem, it's not the only opulent residential listing in the city. But just how choice are the features, given these elevated price points? We scanned local listings in Los Angeles via rental site Zumper to determine the city's most opulent listings. Take a look at these select listings, 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. 2189 Sunset Plaza Drive (Hollywood Hills West) First up, here's this single-family home located at 2189 Sunset Plaza Drive in Hollywood Hills West. It has four bedrooms and seven bathrooms, and it's 6,267 square feet in size. This living space is currently going for a shocking $40,000/month. In this luxury abode, you can anticipate a movie theatre, a waterfall pool, a casino, sweeping city views and more. Pets too can share in this palatial residence. Walk Score indicates that the area around this address requires a car for most errands, is somewhat bikeable and doesn't offer many public transit options. (Check out the complete listing here .) 2210 Bowmont Drive (Beverly Crest) Then, take a look at this single-family home situated at 2210 Bowmont Drive in Beverly Crest. It has four bedrooms and four bathrooms, and it takes up 6,500 square feet. This stately home is currently going for a jaw-dropping $38,500/month. What, precisely, makes it so pricey? The modern-inspired home offers a high-end chef's kitchen, custom artwork, a zero-edge pool and a double-sided fireplace. As glamorous as this set-up might appear, cats and dogs aren't kosher. According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area requires a car for most errands, isn't particularly bikeable and doesn't offer many public transit options. (If you want to daydream, see the complete listing here .) 3201 Coldwater Canyon Lane (Sherman Oaks) And last, here's this residence over at 3201 Coldwater Canyon Lane in Sherman Oaks. It has four bedrooms and three bathrooms, and it spans 6,501 square feet. This spot is currently listed at a jaw-dropping $35,000/month. Why so high-priced? In the single-family home, you can anticipate floor-to-ceiling windows, a gourmet kitchen and breathtaking city views. Sadly, cats and dogs aren't welcome in this deluxe house. According to Walk Score's assessment, this location isn't very walkable, isn't particularly bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options. (Check out the complete listing here .) This story was created automatically using local real estate data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


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Harry Kane's stunning halfway line goal gave Tottenham a late 3-2 win over Juventus in the International Champions Cup in Maurizio Sarri's first game in charge of the Italian club, and the manager admitted that his side still has a lot of work to do. Sarri made the move to Turin this summer after one season at Chelsea in which he finished third in the Premier League and won the Europa League. Speaking after Juve 's defeat to Spurs, Sarri admitted that his side have a lot to learn ahead of the new season. As quoted by Football Italia , he said: "We need to defend further forward and not so deep. We did better in the second half, with better pressure and 20 minutes of good quality. "We were naive with the balls we lost, but I think physical condition also counts for something." Whilst disappointed, Sarri pointed out that their opponents are much further ahead in their pre-season campaign, adding: "It was a difficult game against a renowned team. "They were quicker and more explosive, but they're closer to the start of their campaign and closer to the right preparation." Tottenham will begin their Premier League campaign at home to Aston Villa on August 10th, while the Serie A campaign kicks off two weeks later. After falling behind, Juventus took the lead against Spurs with two quick goals from Gonzalo Higuain and Cristiano Ronaldo . Lucas Moura levelled things up shortly after and the game looked set to end at 2-2. That was until Kane pounced on a loose ball to unleash an unbelievable strike from the halfway line to dish out defeat to Juve in their first pre-season fixture. Sarri will be hoping for a better result in his next game, which comes against Serie A rivals Inter on Wednesday afternoon in Nanjing, China.


"My abs already know what time it is, and now it's your turn," the super-fit star said on Instagram. Halle Berry Said It's Officially Ab Season and Blessed Us With Her Core-Shredding Workout They say you should always ask for what you want, and it looks like our prayers for a Halle Berry ab workout were finally answered. Halle , just shared five of her favorite ab-sculpting workouts on Instagram , and we are hyped. "It's officially ab season, y'all," Halle said in her Instagram caption. "My abs already know what time it is, and now it's your turn." Challenge accepted! We've done Halle's ab workouts before, and they are no joke . If you're ready to strengthen your core, click through the slideshow above for the how-to. Ab Wheel Rollout Grab an ab wheel , or a barbell with two rubber bumper plates, and complete 10 to 12 reps of the ab wheel rollout. You can also do this move with an exercise ball . Single-Leg Walkout Push-Up Next up, you've got a single-leg walkout push-up. Basically, it's a plank walkout with one leg elevated off the ground followed by a push-up . Complete 10 to 12 reps. Partner Plank Shift If that wasn't hard enough, give the partner plank shift a shot. It's a small movement that will leave your core shaking. If you don't have a partner, you can do a body saw . Hollow Rock Still with us? Great. Next up is the hollow rock . Hold for 30 to 60 seconds. Partner Leg Taps Are your abs trembling yet? Finish off your workout with partner leg taps. If you don't have a partner, you can do a lying leg raise with a hip thrust , double-leg lifts , or reverse crunches . Complete 10 to 12 reps. To see exactly how Halle and her trainer perform each move, check out her Instagram.


A former NFL general manager had some high praise for Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes recently. Mike Tannenbaum was a front office executive in the NFL from 1997-2018. He was the GM with the Jets for six years from 2006-12. Most recently he's taken on the role of ESPN analyst on both their television and radio broadcasts. On ESPN, Tannenbaum and company tried to figure out the best offensive player in the NFL, but the conversation evolved and the former GM kicked things up a notch. To Tannenbaum, Mahomes isn't just the best offensive player in the NFL. He's the player with the best production and best value of any professional athlete in major sports. Check out it out: Here's why I believe @patrickmahomes is the most productive and cost efficient athlete of any player in all of the major sports as we discussed on @espn today. pic.twitter.com/Yz3nOtWk8P - Mike Tannenbaum (@RealTannenbaum) July 1, 2019 Tannenbaum seems like he's onto something here. It takes Mahomes' MVP title to an entirely different level. "Starting with on the field, I agree with what Victor (Cruz) said. The mark of a great player is does he make the players around him better," Tannenbaum said. "He shored a lot of things for (the Chiefs), offensive line questions, some skill players that were in and out last year. He made everybody around him better. When you look at his cap number, It's 4.5 this year, 5.2 next year. And his 50 touchdowns and his age. I would say in all four major sports, who else would you rather have - player and contract - than Patrick Mahomes right now on his rookie deal? He is by far, in my opinion, the best player and the best value of any of the sports in our country right now because of his production and his price." There's a lot to unpack here, but let's start with that first bit about making players around him better. A lot of Mahomes detractors out there will point to the supporting cast in Kansas City as a reason for Mahomes' 2018 success, but that should draw a finger wag from anyone who followed the team closely. By midseason the Chiefs had lost two starters along the offensive line, in Mitch Morse and Laurent Duvernay-Tardif. They lost a key depth piece in Jordan Devey. By Week 12 Kareem Hunt was released and Sammy Watkins was injured. Spencer Ware eventually went down with injury. Tyreek Hill got injured during the final stretch. Don't forget that he had to drag the 31st ranked defense kicking and screaming, all the way to the AFC championship game. Mahomes didn't have it easy with his supporting cast and he absolutely managed to make those around him better. Even when he had all of his weapons available, he elevated their game and made them better. That's absolutely the mark of a great player, especially at the quarterback position. As for the money situation. Mahomes is cheap now, but things won't stay that way for long. In the moment, there are few players across all sports that offer their teams more at such a minimal cost financially. Arguments could probably be made for a a few players, but Mahomes definitely is leading the conversation after his 2018 season. 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' Projected depth chart for the 76ers with Al Horford, Josh Richardson VIDEO: Alyssa Naeher Makes Unbelievable Save to Preserve U.S. Lead Over England


The latest excuse for not wearing sunscreen? Fear of sunscreen itself. We pored over the data to separate fact from fiction. 1. Don't I need to get vitamin D from the sun? No. In fact, Dr. Herbert Holman, a dermatologist in Castro Valley, California, notes that the dietary recommendations for vitamin D intake are based on an assumption of minimal sun exposure. You can get most of it from your diet especially if you like salmon and tuna or from vitamin supplements. It's true that UVB is needed for vitamin D synthesis in the skin, says Dr. David Herschthal, a dermatologist based in Boca Raton, Florida, but you get enough even while wearing sunscreen. 2. Aren't people who wear sunscreen just as likely to get skin cancer? It's true that some reports have found that regular sunscreen use doesn't lower your risk of basal-cell carcinoma or melanoma. Scientists suspect this may have several causes: an uptick in early-detection rates, more time spent in the sun because sunscreen creates a false sense of security, and insufficient protection against UVA radiation in some formulas. But if used and reapplied properly, "there's no question that sunscreens decrease your risk of skin cancer," says Herschthal. People who regularly wear sunscreen are up to 50 percent less likely to develop melanoma, according to a large-scale population study from Australia. 3. Are the nanoparticles in sunscreens safe? Scientists have figured out how to make physical blockers zinc oxide and titanium dioxide so tiny that they appear almost translucent. Great, right? Yes, except that critics claim these microparticles could seep into your body. Several studies have inflamed these fears, suggesting the particles can disrupt the immune system. But other studies have shown the particles never travel beyond the stratum corneum. Plus, "once applied to the skin, nanoparticles have been shown to clump together and are no longer considered nanoparticles," says Vivian Bucay, a dermatologist in San Antonio. If you're still unconvinced, embrace nanoparticles the European way: They're approved for use in lotions, but not sprays, where the risk of inhalation and internal-tissue exposure is greater. 4. Can chemical sunscreens disrupt my hormones? Short answer: maybe. Studies have been largely inconclusive (and mostly on rats, not humans). The most notorious of the UV filters is oxybenzone (it's been FDA-approved since 1978). Also referred to as BP3, this member of the phenol family is so omnipresent that one study estimated that traces could be found in the urine of 96 percent of the U.S. population; it has also been found in breast milk and amniotic fluid. But that doesn't mean it's toxic. A 2004 study found that in the first 24 hours after applying oxybenzone sunscreen, testosterone levels in both young men and postmenopausal women did drop. But the difference was no longer apparent after four days of continuous application. Researchers ultimately concluded that the fluctuations were not tied to the chemical. The current consensus on oxybenzone is that the hormone fluctuations are not clinically significant.


Max Scherzer 's spot on the All-Star roster has been filled by a replacement, and Jesse Dougherty of the Washington Post reports ( via Twitter ) that the three-time Cy Young Award winner has elected not to participate in the exhibition because of a minor back issue that dates back to his start against the Tigers a week ago. As Dougherty notes, the injury is not especially serious; Scherzer expects to make his next regular-season start without issue, hopefully benefitting from the extended rest period. The back issue flared up in Saturday's game, so it's no surprise that Scherzer and the Nationals will take precaution in hopes that nothing gets worse over the break. Though he won't be playing in the Midsummer Classic, Scherzer will still travel to Cleveland to partake in the All-Star festivities. It's the seventh time that the 34-year-old has been named an All-Star, all of which have come since 2013 when he broke out with the Tigers. Scherzer has been a model of durability in his career, having made 30 or more starts in every season since 2009, and as of now there's no reason to believe that streak will end in 2019. For what it's worth, Scherzer seems to have been unfazed by the injury. He followed up his 14-strikeout outing in Comerica Park with seven innings of shutout ball on Saturday, looking as electric as ever. Of course, that's easy to say from the outside looking in, and recent performance shouldn't discount the injury. Still, it's promising for baseball fans that Scherzer, who has been an iron man throughout his career, has shown that he can pitch through the injury if needed, and doesn't expect to miss any meaningful games for the playoff-hopeful Nationals. Washington has ridden Scherzer's excellence to a 46-42 record that lands the club on the brink of playoff contention. Since a dreadful start that saw the team fall to a 19-31 record, they've reversed their fortune on the back of stellar performances from Scherzer and Anthony Rendon , among others.


Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi is headed for an MRI on his left shoulder after sustaining an injury on a diving attempt at a foul pop in yesterday's game, writes Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com . Mondesi told teammate Hunter Dozier that he thinks he dislocated his shoulder upon impact, and the video of the injury makes it apparent that the shortstop immediately knew something was wrong in his shoulder; Mondesi briefly attempted to lift his left arm before leaving it still and motioning toward his left shoulder with his right hand. The Royals obviously aren't contending for a postseason berth, and Mondesi himself was never a trade candidate, but a prolonged absence would still be deflating for the club. The 23-year-old Mondesi has slumped a bit lately but generally been a bright spot since claiming an everyday role in 2018. Dating back to last season, Mondesi is hitting .270/.299/.462 with 21 home runs and a whopping 62 stolen bases in roughly a full season's worth of work (156 games, 648 plate appearances). Red Sox right-hander Heath Hembree 's average fastball velocity is down roughly 2.5 mph since his return from the injured list, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com observes . As one would expect, Hembree's decreased velocity and his potentially related struggles   three runs on three hits and no outs recorded Tuesday   raised red flags with manager Alex Cora and the coaching staff. Cora said after the game that the Sox would "check in" Hembree to gauge how he's feeling, acknowledging some concern over the right-hander. Stephen Piscotty , on the injured list due to a sprained MCL in his right knee, is confident that he can return to the Athletics on the shorter end of his initial four- to six-week timeline, writes Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle . He could begin a minor league rehab stint next week and potentially return before month's end. Meanwhile, lefty Sean Manaea will make a third rehab start with Class-A Stockton on Thursday before transferring his rehab to Triple-A   likely for another three starts. That'd put Manaea in line for an August return   an encouraging timeline for an A's club that once feared he'd miss the entire 2019 season. An MRI on Jacob Webb 's right elbow did not reveal any structural damage, writes Andrew Wagner of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution . As such, the Braves are hopeful that the right-hander, who was placed on the IL with an elbow impingement Monday, can begin playing catch within a matter of days. Webb, 25, has been a breath of fresh air for an Atlanta 'pen that struggled early in 2019. Through 32 1/3 innings, he's pitched to a 1.32 ERA with nine holds and a pair of saves. Beyond the bottom-line results, Webb's numbers are a bit of a mixed bag. He sports pedestrian strikeout and walk rates, and he's benefited from a .233 average on balls in play and an 86% strand rate. However, his swinging-strike rate (13.1%) suggests more punchouts could manifest in the future, and Statcast is bullish on the low quality of contact he's allowed to opponents (.281 xwOBA).


On Thursday, an asteroid called 2019 OK, traveling at almost 15 miles a second, came unusually close to impacting Earth. The asteroid passed by about 43,500 miles away   closer to Earth than our moon is. It was one of the closest known approaches of an asteroid to Earth since we started closely tracking the movements of objects in space. If you had binoculars and knew exactly where to look, you could have briefly seen 2019 OK in the sky. NASA tracks large asteroids in order to identify any that might be on a threatening trajectory toward Earth. But 2019 OK was first seen a few days ago, and was only definitively identified as an asteroid yesterday   hours before it passed right by us. How'd they miss it? Well, while 2019 OK could have done a lot of damage if we'd gotten very unlucky   as Swinburne University astronomer Alan Duffy told the Sydney Morning-Herald , the asteroid would have struck Earth with "over 30 times the energy of the atomic blast at Hiroshima"   it's not actually all that big. The asteroid is estimated to be " between 187 feet and 427 feet in diameter ." The largest passenger aircraft in service today (the Airbus A380-800) is about 240 feet long, so spotting this asteroid would have been a bit like spotting a single big commercial jet in the vast expanse of space   traveling at 15 miles a second and coming toward us directly from the sun, which makes spotting it more difficult. Even a small asteroid like 2019 OK could potentially do a lot of damage if it'd hit Earth, rather than missing by 43,500 miles, but for it to be, as lots of outlets called it, a "city killer" asteroid, we would have needed several more unlikely things to go wrong. A 45,000-mile near-miss is very close compared to how vast space is, but it's still a fair bit   Earth itself is about 8,000 miles across. About 0.5 percent of asteroids that come this close or closer will actually hit us. But what if it had? My colleague Brian Resnick has written about how an asteroid strike would kill you . For an asteroid this size, damage would come from the air compressed as it flew through   and burned up in   the atmosphere. Here's a casualties estimate for asteroid strikes from an analysis in the journal Geophysical Research Letters : As you can see, the expected casualties from an asteroid like this one, between 50 meters and 100 meters, are greater than those from most natural disasters   though much smaller than the casualties if a larger asteroid hit. Of course, "expected casualties" is a slightly misleading way to think about an asteroid at this size, which could have touched down in the ocean, killing no one, or in New York City, killing lots more than 10,000 people. While it might not seem that way to us, most of our planet is actually uninhabited ocean, desert, or remote wilderness. The asteroid could have been a "city killer" if it had touched down in one of our major cities, but the chances of that are fairly slim   and it easily could have touched down in the ocean, without killing anyone. How common are big, deadly asteroids? Impacts from asteroids the size of 2019 OK are very uncommon but not unheard of. An asteroid about that size hit Earth a bit over a century ago in remote Siberia, ripping apart 800 square miles of forest. Don Yeomans, manager of the Near-Earth Object Office at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, has estimated that an asteroid like that will enter Earth's atmosphere once every 300 years or so . (Bigger asteroids are much rarer; the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs was nearly 10 miles across.) And since such asteroids are hard for NASA to map and track, it's hard to be confident that we would see one coming, or have the chance to react in time. Bigger asteroids are both much rarer and much easier for NASA to track. That means that while an impact from an asteroid like 2019 OK is hard to rule out, we can be pretty sure we'd know about an impact from an asteroid like the one that killed the dinosaurs. NASA is responsible for mapping near-Earth objects (NEOs) that are larger than 1 km across. It has mapped more than 90 percent of them, which means we know their trajectories and can be confident that they aren't on their way to impact Earth. The handful of NEOs that are larger than 10 km across   that is, big enough to kill us all if they struck Earth   are all in safe, stable orbits. Related video: NASA's plan to block the asteroid that might hit Earth in 2135 (The Washington Post) There's another category of objects to worry about, though: long-periodic comets that swing through our solar system so infrequently that astronomers haven't mapped them yet. To guess how likely that is, we have only rough estimates from looking at the comets we've observed; some research has found that we can expect to encounter "on the order of one 2+ km impactor per 5 to 10 million years." So incredibly unlikely, though not impossible. What could we do if we saw a big one coming? Scientists have, yes, thought about it, including attempting computer modeling of some options that are so wild, they sound like they're out of the movies. As my colleague Brian Resnick writes , "even if there is an asteroid hurtling toward Earth, it wouldn't make a lot of sense to launch the world's entire nuclear arsenal at it in the hopes of blowing it up." That's because you'd need an astounding amount of force, and you'd need to apply it just right. Knocking the asteroid off course looks a little more promising. But our best defense here is the sheer unlikeliness that an asteroid of that size will hit us in the first place. As I concluded in my look at ways that natural world could kill us , humanity is far more likely to go extinct not through a rock from space, but through our own mistakes. And as individuals, we're in much greater danger from car crashes and air pollution than from rocks from the sky. Moments like this are a great reminder that space is vast, unpredictable, and fascinating, and that we desperately need to learn more about it. And moderately sized disasters are more probable than you might think. But if we're afraid for the future of our species, the likeliest culprits are all closer to home. Sign up for the Future Perfect newsletter. Twice a week, you'll get a roundup of ideas and solutions for tackling our biggest challenges: improving public health, decreasing human and animal suffering, easing catastrophic risks, and   to put it simply   getting better at doing good.


Barcelona are open to parting ways with centre-back Samuel Umtiti this summer, but the Blaugrana will only accept offers above €50m. Umtiti spent several years as one of Barcelona's first-choice defenders but, after picking up a knee injury towards the end of the 2017/18 season, the 25-year-old missed a huge number of games and saw his standing in the team hierarchy drop as a result. With Clement Lenglet impressing in his absence, Sport claim that Barcelona are now open to selling Umtiti this summer, although they will not actively try and cut ties with the Frenchman. His relationship with club officials has taken a number of blows since his injury. He is said to have used interest in him from other clubs to force Barcelona into offering him a new contract last summer, whilst he also clashed with executives following their initial pursuit of Antoine Griezmann. He then refused medical staff's advice to have surgery on his knee, which ultimately caused his injury to come back, and the club's hierarchy is said to have grown weary of the 25-year-old's attitude. They are in no rush to push him out of the club, and they're prepared to hold out until they receive offers of over €50m. Both Juventus and Manchester United have expressed an interest in the Frenchman, although neither has lodged an offer as of yet. Umtiti is eager to remain at Camp Nou to try and rediscover his best form, and Barcelona are open to giving him the chance to do so, but they will welcome any sensible offers for the defender. Umtiti has been heavily linked with a move away from Camp Nou this summer, with Arsenal and Manchester City also thought to be keen on a deal for the French defender. However, no concrete offers have arrived from any interested sides, although that could certainly change towards the end of the transfer window.


DIY beauty tricks Low-cost, safe at-home beauty treatments and tricks are hard to beat! Take a look at these homemade concoctions to pamper yourself this winter. Lemon yogurt face mask Squeeze a lemon, strain its juice and mix it with one tablespoon of yogurt. Apply the mixture on a clean face and rinse after 15 minutes. Regular application of this mask reduces freckles, pimple marks and smoothens out wrinkles. Source: Good Housekeeping Hand exfoliant Make a paste by mixing some ground almonds, a teaspoon of honey, lemon juice and two teaspoons of sunflower oil. Rub this paste over your hands for a few minutes. Rinse off to see your hands clean, soft and moisturised! Source: Good Housekeeping Happy feet Soaking feet in warm water mixed with Epsom salts and essential oils (optional) for 15-20 minutes can treat toenail fungus, soothe sprains, bruises and relieve the symptoms of Athlete's Foot. Source: Good Housekeeping Dry skin treatment Why invest in expensive cold creams when this simple recipe can cater to your winter requirements. Just mix two tablespoons of real mayonnaise with a teaspoon of baby oil and apply it on face, neck, rough elbows or any other dry area. After 20 minutes, rinse it off with warm water to feel your supple skin. Source: Good Housekeeping Natural foundation You'll need the following ingredients to make this natural foundation - arrowroot flour/starch, good quality cocoa powder, ground cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger, bentonite clay, vitamin E concentrate and lavender oil. Mix all the ingredients in a non-metallic bowl and whisk together. Test the colour by placing a small amount on your arm. It may take a little tweaking to make the perfect shade. Once done, store your foundation powder in a small container and use it whenever you'd like. Source: Livesimplyme Natural blush Beetroot powder can be used to make natural blush. The best way to obtain beetroot pigment is to dry the vegetable in an oven and then grind it. Once you get its red powder, add tiny amounts of corn flour to it to make the shade that suits your skin tone. Apply on your face and blush away to glory. Source: Cosmopolitan Homemade mascara Add three teaspoons of hydrated bentonite clay, nine capsules of active charcoal and one-and-a-half teaspoon of plant-based glycerine. Mix it all up with a spoon and your mascara is ready for application. But be careful when stepping out as it is not water-proof. Source: Cosmopolitan Homemade lipstick The basic recipe for homemade lipstick is one tablespoon each of beeswax pastilles, shea or cocoa butter and coconut oil. Melt these ingredients in a glass jar. Once it is liquefied, add a pinch of beetroot powder (for red) or cocoa powder (for brown) colour. This concoction will create a smooth lipstick that is moisturising and protective. Use a dropper to pour the liquid into a lip chap container. Source: Wellnessmama Homemade pimple cream Make your own pimple cream by melting equal parts of lanolin, glycerin, and castor oil on low heat. Store in a jar and apply on pimples as necessary. Source: Crunchybetty Spot treatment for pimples Do you know that lemon juice has astringent properties and it can suck out some of the oil and shrink the blemish? You can also rub a slice of potato or aelo vera gel on pimples for good results. Source: Crunchybetty Teeth whitening Mix one teaspoon of baking soda with a teaspoon of food grade hydrogen peroxide. Make it into a paste and add a few drops of peppermint essential oil to it. Brush with this paste for about two minutes and follow the procedure with a regular toothpaste. Repeat this once a week to keep your teeth pearly white. Source: Bodyunburdened Skin tightening spa mask This simple mixture can give you a good facelift. Beat an egg white and lemon juice together for a few minutes and then apply it on your face (avoiding the eyes). Rinse after 30 minutes with warm water. It is a good anti-wrinkle treatment too. Source: www.goodhousekeeping.com Mask for sunburn Potato masks are good for skin as they help to relieve sunburns. To make this mask, add one spoon of smashed potato paste to half a spoon curd and apply it to your face. Wash your face with cold water after 15 minutes. Source: The fit Indian Carrot mask Carrots are rich in vitamins that rejuvenate your skin. They are anti-inflammatory and have a skin tightening effect too. Peel a large carrot, crush it to strain out its juice. Add a tablespoon of almond oil and five drops of jasmine essential oil (optional) to it. Pat the mixture on your face and relax for 15 minutes before rinsing it off. Source: Cosmopolitan


NEW YORK   Former New York Jets defensive lineman Muhammad (Mo) Wilkerson was busted for drunk driving early Saturday after he was caught rolling through a stop sign in Washington Heights, officials said. Wilkerson, 29, was driving a 2019 Rolls Royce Suburban when he was pulled over on Riverside Drive and W. 168th St. at about 3:40 a.m., cops said. Police were about to give him a ticket, but realized he was drunk behind the wheel. According to court documents, Wilkerson told the cops, "I had a shot and two beers." He was charged with drunk driving after failing a breathalyzer test, scoring .09, a hair over the legal limit. The former Temple University football star was the Jets first-round draft pick in 2011. Gang Green sacked him at the end of the 2017 season for underachieving and being habitually late. He recorded only eight sacks in 28 games with the team and was disciplined multiple times for repeatedly being late to meetings and missing a practice. Last season, he played for the Green Bay Packers, but suffered a season-ending injury in week three. He is currently a free agent.     ©2019 New York Daily News Visit New York Daily News at www.nydailynews.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC. Related slideshow: Top picks of 2019 NFL Draft (provided by imagn)


Borussia Dortmund have officially confirmed the signing of Barcelona defender Mateu Morey, as the 19-year-old joins the Bundesliga runners-up on a five-year deal. The right-back is a graduate from the esteemed La Masia academy, but found his prospects of breaking into the Barca first team increasingly bleak, and his move to Dortmund was no secret. Comunicado Oficial: Yo Mateu 酪 pic.twitter.com/uAQCPkZPmS   Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) July 1, 2019 Spanish press broke the story last month, with BVB 's official announcement seeming imminent in early July. It came perhaps earlier than most expected, however, as they confirmed the story on Monday in a tweet captioned 'Yo Matieu'. The teenager has enjoyed some success at youth level, winning the UEFA Youth League with Barcelona and the Under-17 European Championships with Spain, but had yet to make a senior appearance for the La Liga champions prior to his move to Germany. Borussia Dortmund has completed the signing of @mateujaume2 from @FCBarcelona on a 5-year contract! pic.twitter.com/mNfLWMh47S   Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) July 1, 2019 He becomes the second player to join Dortmund from Barcelona in a year, as 18-year-old Sergi Gomez joined in a similar move last summer. Initially, he can perhaps expect a similar role in the team, with Gomez managing just three senior appearances in his first season, but comes highly-rated, and will likely be viewed as a long-term replacement to Lukasz Piszczek, who turned 34 last month.


Whether justified or not, the NFL scouting combine annually serves as a springboard for several prospects in the draft. But discerning between meaningful skills for football and ones that are only impressive in a gym isn't always easy. Here are how some past prospects who impressed at the combine have fared in their careers: Hype Matt Jones, WR, Arkansas: Jones was a project at receiver after finishing his career at Arkansas as a quarterback before the 2004 draft. But who wouldn't be interested in a 6-6 target who ran a 4.37 40-yard dash? The Jaguars selected him with the 21st pick, but Jones lasted just four seasons in Jacksonville and became most well known for his multiple arrests. Darrius Heyward-Bey, WR, Maryland: After completing a solid but unspectacular junior season with Maryland, Heyward-Bey needed a way to stand out in the 2009 draft's deep wide receiver class. He quickly made a name for himself at the combine by recording the best 40-yard dash (4.30 seconds) and impressive marks in the vertical jump and broad jump. The Raiders stunned many by drafting Heyward-Bey seventh, ahead of Michael Crabtree and Jeremy Maclin, among others. Heyward-Bey's repeated drops made his speed irrelevant, and he was released after just four seasons. Vernon Gholston, DE, Ohio State: Gholston showed promise as a pass-rushing specialist in his 14.5 sack sophomore season at Ohio State. But his performance in the 2008 combine vaulted him far past the point at which he belonged. The 6-3, 265-pound edge-rusher ripped off a 4.65-second 40-yard dash and 37 reps on the bench press. The Jets drafted him seventh overall, but he struggled to see the field in three seasons and never recorded a sack in the NFL. Fabian Washington, CB, Nebraska: The Raiders could have had several picks on this list thanks to Al Davis' infatuation with players' straight-line speed. Washington was considered a borderline first-round pick in 2005, at least until he ran a 4.29-second 40-yard dash in Indianapolis. Oakland selected Washington with the 23rd overall pick but traded him after just three seasons. Johnathan Sullivan, DT, Georgia: Defensive tackles dominated the 2003 draft, with four going in the top 12 picks. Sullivan was arguably the most athletically promising of the bunch, a label he earned after an impressive combine. The Saints traded two first-round picks to jump up to No. 6 for Sullivan. Osi Umeniyora, Calvin Pace and Robert Mathis were all picked after him. Three years later, the sluggish star was traded to New England after posting just 1.5 sacks. Heroes Vernon Davis, TE, Maryland: A Mackey Award finalist who showed a penchant for circus catches, Davis was a promising prospect when he declared after his junior season. But his display at the 2006 combine was almost unheard of for a tight end. He recorded a 4.38-second 40-yard dash, a 42-inch vertical, 33 bench press reps and a ridiculous 10-8 broad jump. The 49ers were so enamored with his athleticism that they drafted him No. 6 overall. With 423 career receptions, Davis has more than justified the selection. Chris Johnson, RB, East Carolina: After a breakout senior campaign in which he averaged 6.0 yards per carry, Johnson was seen as a possible second-round pick in the 2008 draft. Then he ran a combine-record 4.24-second 40-yard dash. The Titans were so struck by the speedster that they surprised many by drafting him No. 24 overall. One of the elite few to record 2,000 yards in a single season, "CJ2K" was one of the league's best big-play threats in his six years in Tennessee. Mario Williams, DE, North Carolina State: The lead-up to the 2006 draft was frequently referred to as the "Reggie Bush sweepstakes," as the USC running back was considered a clear choice for the top pick. Williams convinced the Texans to go a different route at No. 1, in part due to what he showed at the combine. At a monstrous 6-7 and 295 pounds, Williams recorded a 4.66-second 40-yard dash, 40.5-inch vertical and 33 bench press reps. He currently ranks eighth among active players with 91 career sacks. Dwight Freeney, DE, Syracuse: Freeney was a lightning-quick presence off the edge in college, racking up 34 sacks for Syracuse. Concerns lingered about his frame, but his blistering 4.48-second 40-yard dash at the combine help teams overlook his height. The seven-time Pro Bowler has 111.5 sacks and helped transform the model of the defensive end. Dontari Poe, DT, Memphis: A 3-4 nose tackle can be difficult to appreciate immediately, especially when he comes from a school hardly known for its football program. But Poe was impossible to miss at the 2012 combine. The 6-4, 346-pounder ran an astonishing 4.98-second 40-yard dash and posted 44 bench press reps. The Chiefs opted for him with the No. 11 pick, and he's been an integral part of their defensive front ever since.


This past Thursday was an important day for Clemson football fans. It signified that we were officially 15 weeks away from the Tigers' first game of the 2019 season. Fifteen weeks might sound like a long time, but the old cliché is true   it will be here before you know it. As the Tigers prepare to defend their most recent national title this season, here are 15 things you need to know: 1. The Tigers return 50 lettermen from last year's team, including eight players who started at least seven games on the offensive side of the ball. 2. The 2019 senior class is 41-3 the past three seasons and could become the winningest class in both Clemson and FBS history with another 15-0 season. 3. On offense, the Tigers return a 3,000-yard passer (Trevor Lawrence), a 1,500-yard rusher (Travis Etienne) and a 1,000-yard receiver (Justyn Ross) for just the second time in school history. 4. On defense, Clemson returns both its starting safeties from a year ago, Tanner Muse and K'Von Wallace, who have played in a combined 88 career games with 45 combined starts. 5. None of the "Power Rangers" will return this season, so Clemson will rely heavily on young defensive linemen Xavier Thomas, Nyles Pinckney, Jordan Williams and Justin Foster, who combined for just seven sacks last year in limited snaps. 6. During the past eight seasons, Clemson has exceeded its preseason AP Poll ranking seven times. Doing so again this season might be impossible if the Tigers begin the year as the No. 1-ranked team in the land. 7. Clemson has not lost to an Atlantic Division opponent at home since Oct. 19, 2013. 8. Clemson has not lost a game in September since Sept. 20, 2014. 9. Trevor Lawrence passed for 3,280 yards with 30 touchdowns in 2018. This fall, he could become only the third quarterback in Clemson history with multiple 3,000-yard, 30-touchdown seasons (Tajh Boyd and Deshaun Watson). 10. Veteran kicker Greg Huegel no longer has any eligibility left, so the Tigers will have to rely on young kickers, B.T. Potter and Stephen Sawicki, who have made only two field goals combined in their careers. 11. Two Clemson players recently announced their intentions to transfer   running back Tavien Feaster and linebacker Shaq Smith. Both players were seen as veteran leaders in the locker room and important contributors for this coming season. 12. Last season, Clemson played an average of 72.5 players per game, which ranked No. 1 nationally. 13. We now know kickoff times for the first three games of the season. Clemson will kick off at 8 p.m. on the ACC Network vs. Georgia Tech on Aug. 29, 3:30 p.m. on ABC vs. Texas A&M on Sept. 7 and 7:30 p.m. on ABC's "Saturday Night Football" at Syracuse on Sept. 14. 14. Clemson has 103 wins this decade, joining Alabama (113) and Ohio State (104) as the only three programs with 100 or more wins since 2010. Clemson could finish the decade with 118 wins if the Tigers put together another undefeated season. 15. Clemson enters the 2019 season having won 10 consecutive games by 20 or more points, tied for the second-longest streak in the AP Poll era (since 1936). The Tigers will attempt to add to that streak in less than 15 weeks vs. Georgia Tech. Kelly Gramlich can be heard from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday on "Out of Bounds" with William Qualkinbush on WCCP 105.5 The Roar. Find her on Twitter (@kellygramlich). This article originally appeared on The Greenville News: Clemson football: 15 things to know about the Tigers heading into 2019


Heat center Bam Adebayo has accepted an invitation to Team USA's training camp in preparation for the FIBA World Cup tournament in China, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN tweets . USA Basketball is scrambling for replacements after nine members of the original 20-man roster decided not to participate this summer, a list that includes Paul Millsap , Kevin Love , Bradley Beal , Anthony Davis , Eric Gordon , James Harden , Tobias Harris , Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum. A 12-man team will represent Team USA in China. We have more from the Southeast Division: The Heat have named Eric Glass head coach of the G League Sioux Falls Skyforce, according to a team press release . Glass has been with the organization for nine seasons and served as a video coordinator and player development coach the last two seasons. Additionally, Adam Simon has been named VP of basketball operations and assistant GM, while Eric Amsler has been promoted to director of scouting and director of player personnel. C.J. Miles is eager to show he can still be an effective player for the Wizards once he returns from foot surgery, he told Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington . Miles split time with the Raptors and Grizzlies last season and was traded to Washington this summer in exchange for Dwight Howard . "Last year I just felt like I never really got in a groove after the work I put in to really help my team," he said. "It just didn't fit. It's not personal, it was new coach and a trade happened." Miles underwent surgery on Thursday to repair a stress fracture in his left foot and will be re-evaluated in six weeks. Hornets draft-and-stash prospect Arnoldas Kulboka will remain overseas and play in Spain during the upcoming season, Lithuanian journalist Donatas Urbonas tweets . The 6-9 Kulboka, 21, was a late second-round pick last year.


Tom Brady is making an impression on receiver Dontrelle Inman, even if the veteran wideout hasn't been logging a huge amount of work with Brady. Inman joined the Patriots as a free agent on May 10 after a stagnant market for the veteran's services. And while he's been slow to catch on in New England , the 30-year-old seems to be invigorated by Brady's presence. "If anything, he's a competitor," Inman told Patriots Wire after a training camp practice last week. "He brings your level up. If you're in camp and you're like, 'Man, my legs hurt,' you hear his energy and all that's wiped out the door. "You come back mentally and get on his level. I used to read about Michael Jordan and how Michael Jordan said, 'If you're not on my level on the court, then I don't want to play with you.' That's the same as Tom. He's the GOAT, too. When he steps on the field, he wants everybody to have that level of competitiveness." Inman has caught a handful of balls from Tom Brady between organized team activities, minicamp and training camp. But Inman only has one reception from Brady in 11-on-11 work, which is arguably the most important drill. It's most similar to gameplay. Inman and Brady aren't connecting, because Inman hasn't been on the field much with Brady. Even so, he downplayed the long reception. "Just a quarterback," Inman said. "I think I'm going to play with three future Hall of Famers (Philip Rivers, Andrew Luck and Brady). … At the end of the day, you just wipe the name off the jerseys. It's the quarterback throwing you the ball. You get caught up in who it is and you lose sight of what's important and that's catching the football." Inman is still figuring out how to do more of that. He admitted the Patriots offense is hard to learn, with so many layers in the playbook. It doesn't help that he spent most of his career in the same offense under Frank Reich. who was the offensive coordinator with the Chargers and Eagles before joining the Colts as a head coach. New England's offense is unfamiliar. "It's extremely hard in this offense, because Tom [Brady] is the best," Inman said. "Tom has had this offense for 20 years, so if you think about a quarterback that's learned and changed the offense for 20 years, he has 20 years of a playbook. … That's 20 years of a playbook. You're thinking about a 20-page SAT textbook, compared to others that have smaller one." It's of the utmost importance to take direction from the master of that textbook, the Patriots' playbook. Inman is all ears when he's getting suggestions from the man he calls the GOAT. "He's a leader and a teacher," Inman said of Brady. "He's going to tell you exactly where he's going to throw the ball. At times, he's like, 'I don't really care how you get there, just get there.' When you don't get there, that's when you're going to hear from him, from coaches, from teammates." MORE: NBA fans shouldn't be furious Kobe Bryant was named third team All-Decade Quick hits, observations from Packers' second joint practice with Texans 5 takeaways from the Raiders' first depth chart of 2019 season WATCH: Packers rookie OLB Rashan Gary whips Texans LT Matt Kalil Jared Cook sends the Saints defense reeling in play of the day


A man police say shot at a police officer Thursday in Erlanger pulled a gun on his mother 15 months ago, according to a police report. Police say Jacob Ray Julick evaded police capture Thursday after shooting at a Lakeside Park officer during a traffic stop at about 8:30 a.m. in the 3200 block of Dixie Highway in Erlanger. The 27-year-old was last seen on foot ducking into a tree line behind a Speedway gas station. Northern Kentucky police departments used a helicopter, a drone, and dogs to search for Julick, said Kyle Thornberry, a detective for Erlanger Police Department. Julick has a history of violence according to the report of his arrest March 9, 2018, in Boone County. "The above subject had just pulled a gun on his mother," stated the first line of the report as the reason police went to a Walton address listed as his home address at the time. SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM: Subscriptions start as low as 33 cents per week. Police found Julick at a Richwood gas station with a needle used for methamphetamine on him, according to the report. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced in April 2018, to serve a year in prison on a meth possession charge and lesser drug paraphernalia charges from that arrest. Less than nine months ago, he was sentenced on a guilty plea to serve five years in prison on a Kenton County charge of receiving stolen property under $10,000. The charge was based on a Kenton County warrant issued two days after his April 10 sentencing in Boone County. Julick has previously been convicted on separate instances of theft and criminal mischief charges in 2014 in Kenton County and Pendleton County. He pleaded guilty in Boone County in 2015 on a misdemeanor shoplifting charge. In 2016 he pled guilty to theft by unlawful taking more than $500 in Kenton County. A judge found him guilty in 2012 in Hardin County, south of Louisville, on drug paraphernalia and marijuana possession charges. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: A man Erlanger police say shot at an officer has violence in record


Germany has warned that the end of the INF treaty could have major consequences for peace and security in Europe. Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said a failure to agree on rules for disarmament risked a new arms race. German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said the expiry of the Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty on Friday meant Europe was "losing part of its security." The landmark arms control accord, signed in 1987 by US President Ronald Regan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, bans medium-range land-based missiles, which are capable of reaching Russia from Western Europe and vice versa. Read more : Landmark INF nuclear arms treaty is history: What now? In February, the United States formally announced it would withdraw from the pact after accusing Russia of developing weapons that it said violated the terms of the treaty. Moscow responded by saying it would pull out as well . In a statement, Maas appeared to blame Moscow for the accord's collapse: "We regret that Russia failed to do what was necessary to save the INF treaty," he said. Washington has alleged Russia's 9M729 missile is capable of breaching the 500-5,500-kilometer (310-3,420-mile) range limit stipulated in the agreement. Moscow has denied the charge, and accused the US of wanting to pursue a new arms race. Read more : What is the INF nuclear treaty? Heightened threat Experts say the treaty's breakdown is troubling because medium-range rockets fired from Russia could be used to attack Europe at short notice. "With the end of the INF treaty, Europe is losing part of its security," Maas said. "I am convinced that today we must again succeed in agreeing rules on disarmament and arms control in order to prevent a new nuclear arms race." Read more : Opinion: Europe caught in a dangerous nuclear trap Those sentiments were echoed by United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who said the accord had served as "an invaluable brake on nuclear war." Speaking to reporters in New York on Thursday, he said the treaty's demise would "likely heighten, not reduce, the threat posed by ballistic missiles." "Regardless of what transpires, the parties should avoid destabilizing developments and urgently seek agreement on a new common path for international arms control," he added. Keeping arms control alive Foreign Minister Maas called on Moscow and Washington to safeguard the last major arms control deal between their two countries, which is set to run out in 2021. The New START treaty was signed in 2010 to curb strategic nuclear missiles, and can be extended for five years if both parties agree. Maas also said Germany would use the EU presidency next year to push ahead with an initiative for new forms of arms control. nm/cmk (AFP, dpa) DW sends out a selection of the day's news and features. Sign up here.


Read on for the most recent top news you may have missed in Baltimore. Could a professional outdoor soccer team come to Baltimore? While the Major League Soccer's interest in Baltimore is unclear, the United Soccer League has expressed a desire to position a franchise for Charm City. Read the full story on Baltimore Sun . Reimagining Harborplace: What do people want from Baltimore's iconic waterfront? The two Harborplace pavilions were considered visionary when built nearly four decades ago. They've lost their luster, and some have ideas to bring them back. Read the full story on Baltimore Sun . Aide to Baltimore Council president says she was fired after applying for former district seat An aide in Baltimore Council President Brandon Scott's office says she was fired after applying to fill his old council seat. Read the full story on Baltimore Sun . Baltimore police rescue man from top of Howard Street Bridge Baltimore police rescued a man threatening to kill himself by jumping from the Howard Street Bridge on Tuesday, officials said. Read the full story on Baltimore Sun . This story was created automatically using data about news stories on social media from CrowdTangle , then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Read on for the most recent top news you may have missed in Baltimore. Baltimore mayor names general services chief to head troubled transportation department Baltimore Mayor Bernard C. "Jack" Young announced the nominations of directors for the city's transportation and general services departments. Read the full story on Baltimore Sun . Baltimore's spending board mistakenly votes to all but wipe out homeowners' taxes A typo in a document approved by Baltimore's spending board in May almost led the city to reduce property taxes for homeowners to close to zero. Read the full story on Baltimore Sun . Northeast Baltimore man arrested after allegedly shooting his girlfriend during a fight Anthony Washington Sr. faces 11 charges, including first-degree attempted murder and assault. Read the full story on Baltimore Sun . 60-year-old man shot, robbed in North Baltimore home invasion He was in serious but stable condition after two men broke into his home on Reese Street in North Baltimore. Read the full story on CBS Baltimore . This story was created automatically using data about news stories on social media from CrowdTangle , then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Visit Caño Cristales during the wet or dry seasons in Colombia , and you'd be forgiven for wondering what all the fuss is about. However, travel there from June to November, the moderate months between the extremes of the wet and dry seasons, and you'll witness one of Mother Nature's crowning glories. The 62.1 mile-long river is in Colombia's Serranía de la Macarena national park, in the province of Meta, and is known as the "River of Five Colors." This "liquid rainbow" -- as it is also called -- is one of the South American country's most spectacular natural wonders, thanks to its vivid colors. The bed of the river sports bright red, yellow, green, blue and black for the few months that conditions are right. Although the colors can be viewed from as early as mid-May and sometimes into December, they are brightest during June and November. The colors are produced during the reproductive process of the aquatic plants in the river, which are called Macarenia clavigera, a species of the riverweed family Podostemaceae. During the wet season, the river runs fast and high, meaning sun cannot hit the riverbed's plants. During the dry season, there is not enough water to support the plants. The seasons rarely vary, so visitors wanting to catch sight of the spectacle have to head to the national park during those months that the bloom is most visible. The phenomenon happens nowhere else in the world. The area itself is a hotspot for biodiversity, where the Andes mountains and the Amazon and Orinoco basins converge -- and is home to many endemic species. Preserving the river Hundreds of thousands of tourists flock to see the spectacle every year, which has raised concerns amongst scientists that the river may be threatened by overtourism. But Flavia Santoro, head of ProColombia, the country's tourism board, says measures have been taken to protect the area. "We have severely restricted development of tourism infrastructure," Santoro told CNN Travel. "And the tours that are available in the park are exclusively run by local people." There are designated swimming areas in the river; however, visitors are not allowed to swim wearing sun lotion or bug spray, as the plants are sensitive to the products' chemicals. The tourism board has also imposed a cap on tourists visiting the river, with only 200 people allowed in per day, in groups no larger than seven. ProColombia also specifically promotes environmentally focused accommodation, such as the Wayabero Lodge , which promotes the conservation of the ecosystems and the development of sustainability programs for local communities. Not only do tourists travel to see the river, but the abundance of wildlife is a draw for the crowds. Turtles, iguanas and aguilas -- Colombia's national bird -- are just some of the local species that can be spotted in the Serranía de la Macarena national park, home to more than 400 bird species. For decades, tourists -- even Colombian ones -- stayed away from Caño Cristales as it was in a region controlled by FARC guerrillas. However, following the peace accord signed in 2016, the area has opened up to international tourism. The town of La Macarena, and its surrounding areas, is controlled by the military, and is mostly safe for visitors. Tourism boom Colombia is experiencing a boom in tourism, with the country seeing visitor numbers grow by 38% between 2017 and 2018, according to figures from the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism. More than 15,000 tourists visited Caño Cristales in 2017, and ProColombia expects the number of to continue to grow, meaning ecotourism policies to protect the region are all the more important. Carlos A. Lasso, senior researcher at the Humboldt Institute, a Colombian body in charge of the nation's biodiversity, said the growth in tourists was not worrying -- yet. "The challenge will be to not exceed the ecosystem's capacity for visitors. It is a difficult area to protect, as it is so far from any city. Despite the signing of the peace agreement, there are still some security problems in the area, which add to the issue." But threats to the area do not just come from overtourism. A plan in 2017 to drill for oil more than 40 miles away from the site was rejected by then-president Juan Manuel Santos over fears the river would be adversely affected. The battle, between the government and the Texas oil company, has now headed to court. "Although the government is doing well, there is always room for improvement," Lasso said. "More park rangers and officials to protect the area, and most importantly, stopping deforestation, which is advancing in the region at an alarming rate." Deforestation is one of Colombia's most pressing problems, with more than 40 soccer fields worth of trees logged every day , and the area of La Macarena is no exception. Deforestation affects the patterns of rainfall, and the area has seen less rain, meaning the water of Caño Cristales would turn from clear to a murky brown -- causing the Macarenia clavigera to become extinct. However, Lasso is hopeful. "More young Colombians are learning about the environment, and how to preserve it." And, Lasso added, as Caño Cristales brings in much needed money to the region, there's all the more reason to protect it. If you go Although it is possible to visit the river without booking through an agency, you cannot visit without a government-licensed tour guide. Permits to visit the park can be applied for in advance via the National Parks Office. There is a cap on the number of visitors allowed per day, and the majority of the permits are allocated to tour agencies. It's much easier to book through an agency. Viator's three-day tour from Bogotá starts at $750 and includes riverside picnics and airfare, or The Colombian Way is an in-country tour guide with great local knowledge and starts at $635. Most tours range from two to four days and will take you to other areas of the park, which are well worth seeing. The closest town to Caño Cristales is La Macarena. It's not possible to camp within the park, so visitors have to "commute" from the town, which has basic accommodations. Make sure you bring plenty of cash -- the town only has one ATM, and it's temperamental. You'll need your yellow fever vaccination, as occasionally visitors are asked to show their certificate at La Macarena airport, and you'll also need to take anti-malaria tablets.


The Arizona Cardinals will open the 2019 season against the Detroit Lions. That game will occur in 62 days. As we have been doing each day, we continue the countdown looking at stats for the number of the day. What stats in team history are there for No. 62? Four players - Sonny Randle in 1960, Bobby Joe Conrad in 1962, Pat Tilley in 1978 and J.T. Smith in 1989 - had 62 receptions in a season. Five different players have had a 62-yard catch. David Johnson scored 62 points last season. He had 10 touchdowns and one two-point conversion. Chuck Latourette punted 62 times in 1971. Six different players had a 62-yard punt. Steve Breaston returned 62 kicks in 2007. Two players had 62 rushing attempts in a season. Four different players have had a 62-yard run, including Chris Johnson in 2015. Johnny Olszewski had 62 career catches for the Cardinals. There have been 43 instances in which a player has had 62 receiving yards in a season. Query Results Table Rece Rece Rece Rece Player Date ▲ Opp Result Rec Yds Y/R TD Johnny Olszewski 1953-11-15 RAM T 24-24 1 62 62.00 1 Dave Mann 1957-09-29 @ SFO W 20-10 3 62 20.67 0 Woodley Lewis 1958-10-12 @ CLE L 28-35 5 62 12.40 0 Bobby Joe Conrad 1961-10-29 CLE L 10-21 3 62 20.67 0 Sonny Randle 1963-09-29 @ PIT L 10-23 3 62 20.67 0 Sonny Randle 1965-11-21 NYG L 15-28 5 62 12.40 0 Jackie Smith * 1966-09-11 PHI W 16-13 5 62 12.40 0 Willis Crenshaw 1968-11-17 @ BAL L 0-27 6 62 10.33 0 Dave Williams 1969-11-30 PIT W 47-10 8 62 7.75 3 Cid Edwards 1969-12-14 CLE L 21-27 3 62 20.67 0 Mel Gray 1972-11-27 @ MIA L 10-31 3 62 20.67 0 Mel Gray 1977-10-23 NOR W 49-31 3 62 20.67 2 Terry Metcalf 1977-10-23 NOR W 49-31 5 62 12.40 0 Pat Tilley 1979-10-14 PHI L 20-24 4 62 15.50 0 Pat Tilley 1981-09-06 MIA L 7-20 4 62 15.50 0 Willard Harrell 1981-09-13 @ DAL L 17-30 1 62 62.00 1 Roy Green 1981-11-01 @ WAS L 21-42 3 62 20.67 1 Pat Tilley 1984-09-23 @ NOR L 24-34 4 62 15.50 0 J.T. Smith 1985-10-13 @ PHI L 7-30 3 62 20.67 0 Pat Tilley 1985-10-27 HOU L 10-20 5 62 12.40 1 Earl Ferrell 1987-11-15 RAM L 24-27 5 62 12.40 0 Roy Green 1987-11-29 @ ATL W 34-21 3 62 20.67 0 Roy Green 1989-11-26 TAM L 13-14 4 62 15.50 0 Ricky Proehl 1990-09-23 @ NOR L 7-28 5 62 12.40 1 Ernie Jones 1991-09-08 @ PHI W 26-10 2 62 31.00 0 Randal Hill 1994-09-11 NYG L 17-20 5 62 12.40 0 Larry Centers 1994-09-18 @ CLE L 0-32 8 62 7.75 0 Frank Sanders 1998-12-06 NYG L 19-23 5 62 12.40 0 Tywan Mitchell 2001-12-15 @ NYG L 13-17 7 62 8.86 1 Frank Sanders 2002-11-10 SEA L 6-27 5 62 12.40 0 Anquan Boldin 2003-09-14 SEA L 0-38 8 62 7.75 0 Freddie Jones 2003-11-30 @ CHI L 3-28 6 62 10.33 0 Anquan Boldin 2005-09-11 @ NYG L 19-42 4 62 15.50 0 Anquan Boldin 2006-09-10 SFO W 34-27 4 62 15.50 1 Anquan Boldin 2006-09-17 @ SEA L 10-21 6 62 10.33 0 Anquan Boldin 2008-12-07 STL W 34-10 5 62 12.40 0 Steve Breaston 2010-12-05 STL L 6-19 3 62 20.67 0 Larry Fitzgerald 2011-09-11 CAR W 28-21 3 62 20.67 0 Todd Heap 2012-09-16 @ NWE W 20-18 5 62 12.40 0 John Brown 2015-09-27 SFO W 47-7 3 62 20.67 0 Jermaine Gresham 2015-10-26 BAL W 26-18 4 62 15.50 0 Larry Fitzgerald 2016-10-02 LAR L 13-17 5 62 12.40 0 Trent Sherfield 2018-12-23 LAR L 9-31 6 62 10.33 0 Provided by Pro-Football-Reference.com : View Original Table Generated 7/8/2019. 20 times a player has rushed for 62 yards in a game. Query Results Table Rush Rush Rush Rush Player Date ▲ Opp Result Att Yds Y/A TD Billy Cross 1952-10-12 @ WAS W 17-6 8 62 7.75 1 Billy Cross 1952-11-23 @ PIT L 14-17 14 62 4.43 0 Johnny Olszewski 1956-10-28 WAS L 14-17 17 62 3.65 1 Joe Childress 1957-12-01 @ CLE L 0-31 12 62 5.17 0 Ollie Matson * 1958-10-12 @ CLE L 28-35 10 62 6.20 1 Prentice Gautt 1961-09-24 @ CLE L 17-20 16 62 3.88 0 Prentice Gautt 1962-10-28 @ DAL W 28-24 12 62 5.17 0 Prentice Gautt 1964-11-08 PIT W 34-30 20 62 3.10 1 Prentice Gautt 1967-12-03 NOR W 31-20 8 62 7.75 1 Wayne Morris 1979-10-07 @ HOU W 24-17 17 62 3.65 2 Ottis Anderson 1980-10-12 RAM L 13-21 15 62 4.13 0 Ottis Anderson 1982-09-12 @ NOR W 21-7 22 62 2.82 1 Stump Mitchell 1984-09-09 BUF W 37-7 11 62 5.64 1 Ronald Moore 1993-12-19 @ SEA W 30-27 24 62 2.58 0 Garrison Hearst 1994-12-18 CIN W 28-7 13 62 4.77 1 Larry Centers 1995-11-26 ATL W 40-37 13 62 4.77 0 Tim Hightower 2010-11-21 @ KAN L 13-31 12 62 5.17 0 Beanie Wells 2011-11-13 @ PHI W 21-17 23 62 2.70 0 Andre Ellington 2014-09-21 SFO W 23-14 18 62 3.44 0 David Johnson 2018-12-30 @ SEA L 24-27 17 62 3.65 0 Provided by Pro-Football-Reference.com : View Original Table Generated 7/8/2019. 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