SAN PEDRO DE MACORIS, Dominican Republic  The grounds and orchid-filled interior of the Grand Bahia Principe Resort appear half-empty. Dozens of unoccupied tables surround the buffet restaurant; vacant chairs lie scattered near the serpentine pool. The hotel boasts more than 400 rooms. But on Tuesday, only a smattering of about 30 people relaxed   or tried to   on the private beach. Subscribe to the Post Most newsletter: Today's most popular stories on The Washington Post Two of the six American tourists who have died mysteriously on this Caribbean island in the past year died at the Grand Bahia Principe   a fact that has not gone unnoticed among prospective customers since the news broke last week. Yet that didn't deter some offseason guests   especially those who had paid in advance. "We were about to cancel our trip," said Noemy Morales, a 67-year-old retiree from Texas who booked her trip months before the deaths became news. She came to celebrate her 50th anniversary with her husband, joined by her sister and a friend. "But we wouldn't be refunded, so I insisted we come," she continued. "Our relatives back home told us to be careful, and that they would pray for us. As if they felt bad for us!" Morales's concerns underscored a painful plight for the Dominican Republic. This country of azure waters and white sand beaches, which attracts more American visitors than France, is suddenly facing a potentially devastating image problem. "Unfortunately, the unrelated incidents coincided in timing," said André Van Der Horst, tourism adviser to the Dominican Republic government. "With social media today, we are exposed and require an immediate response to the current public relations dynamic, a new reality worldwide," he said. "We are not used to this type of viral communicational outburst and are working with crisis management specialists to establish reaction protocols." Since a newly engaged Maryland couple was found dead here on May 30 , the country and its tourism industry have weathered an Internet storm. An autopsy found that Nathaniel Edward Holmes, 63, of Temple Hills and Cynthia Ann Day, 49, of Upper Marlboro, died after their lungs filled with fluid, leading to respiratory failure, according to the national police. Four similar deaths have been reported at nearby hotels, and a growing number of claims have surfaced from people who say they were taken suddenly ill here. One website that collects food poisoning complaints from around the world   iwaspoisoned.com   now has dozens of posts by people claiming nausea and vomiting after stays at hotels here. Miranda Schaup-Werner, 41, of Allentown, Pa., was celebrating her 10th wedding anniversary when she died May 25, within 24 hours of arriving at her hotel room. An autopsy report showed pulmonary and cardiac problems . The Fox News Channel, quoting a relative, reported that a California man, Robert Bell Wallace, died in April after becoming ill at a Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Punta Cana. The State Department confirmed the death of a U.S. citizen in April but did not identify the person. The State Department did confirm the identities of David Harrison and Yvette Monique Sport, U.S. citizens who died on the island last year. Adding to the spate of bad press: Boston Red Sox legend David Ortiz was shot in the back late Sunday in an ambush at an outdoor restaurant and bar in Santo Domingo, the capital. The former big league slugger, a Dominican native, was flown to Boston for further treatment and was in stable condition. Local police say they have arrested one of two alleged attackers. Local authorities say the tourists died of natural causes, and there is no proof of a trend. The State Department has not issued a travel warning, and U.S. authorities have not asserted any connection between the deaths or foul play. At the request of local investigators, the FBI is aiding with toxicology reports. Results could take up to 30 days. Roughly 2.7 million Americans visit the Dominican Republic annually, accounting for 47 percent of all tourists. Overall, tourism directly and indirectly accounts for nearly 22 percent of the island's economy. U.S. media outlets, including Time magazine and the New York Post, have asked whether tourists should cancel their trips. Hundreds have questioned the island's safety on social media. "Coincidental I think not," one Twitter user wrote. "The Dominican Republic is going to be a no for me." In San Pedro de Macoris, home to many hotel employees, residents expressed anger that bad press in the United States could hurt the economy. Elias Cadete, a 67-year-old taxi driver, blamed "people in countries that are interested in robbing us of our tourists." "It's worrying because tourism is the spinal cord of our economy," he said. "If tourism falls, my country falls." At this resort where the Maryland couple died, junior suites were being offered on hotels.com Tuesday for $157, according to the website. Hotel managers declined to comment. June is traditionally one of the slowest months on this tropical island. But hotel officials who spoke on the condition of anonymity acknowledged the property was receiving "more cancellations than usual." Paola Rainieri, president of the Dominican National Association of Hotels and Tourism, which represents more than 80 percent of the country's hotels, said she expects a drop in visitors this month. She fretted about "irrational and unfair conclusions about isolated incidents." "We are immensely worried because all the speculation affects the image of the island and the minds of those who visit us," Rainieri said. "They may cancel their trips despite a lack of evidence." On Monday afternoon, the government launched the campaign "#BeFairWithDR" on social media. "To judge an entire country for isolated events is unfair," government spokesman Roberto Rodriguez Marchena said in a statement. A Belgian couple lying on the beach at the Grand Bahia Principe on Tuesday said they were mostly ignoring U.S. media reports. "Americans don't have a great reputation traveling. They are quite delicate," said 56-year-old Rudy Hugherbart. "The Dominican Republic is a beautiful place and we love it." rachelle.krygier@washpost.com Anthony Faiola in Miami contributed to this report.


When the New York Giants chose Duke quarterback Daniel Jones with the No. 6 overall pick in this year's NFL Draft, experts and fans alike were aghast at the choice. Why would the Giants bypass several defensive studs to draft a quarterback who is basically a clone of Eli Manning? There's no question Jones is similar to Manning in several ways, but their demeanor is the common bond that most see. They are also similar in aspects that most haven't seen as of yet. "There is a lot of similarity in their stature and how they handle themselves. Personality-wise, I would say in some ways they are similar as we get to know Daniel and his personality more," said head coach Pat Shurmur on Tuesday. "They are very calm in their approach. They are very fiery under the covers. I don't think you want to misrepresent either one of them. They are both very fiery of making sure things are done properly. They demand it of themselves and the people around them." There's many differences that fans will soon see. Jones is bigger and faster. He is more mobile and fits into the offensive scheme that Shurmur and his staff want to run, but fully can't, behind Manning. It is imperative to get Jones going. Since he was selected so high and is the future of this franchise, the Giants can't shelve him for too long. Shurmur gave his impression of his round quarterback thus far at OTAs. "I think he is competing and getting better every day. He is like every player on the team. They are getting ready to play week one," Shurmur said. "If they are in there, great. If not, they will keep working and continuing to get better. I think Daniel's approach, he is here all the time just like all the other quarterbacks. He is doing everything in his power to get right." When asked if he had any benchmarks for Jones this summer, Shurmur offered a plan that appeared to on a faster track than the one he had for Kyle Lauletta, a fourth-round pick in 2018. "I think when he (Jones) is in there, it needs to look like football,' said Shurmur. "He needs to execute well, get completions, drive the ball down the field and make the proper run checks. All the things that are fundamental for a quarterback. Fine tune them and the details of each play. I see him getting better every day. I see a guy that is getting himself right." The Giants appear to be giving Jones every opportunity to get himself ready to play in 2019. The future is now, even if it means Jones will be compared to Eli every step of the way - and beyond. MORE: Draymond Green to LeBron James' 14-Year-Old Son: "I'm at Your F--king Neck This Summer" Omari Spellman calls out Josh Hart over shocking Lakers draft story Packers should have one of NFL's most improved secondaries in 2019 Ahead of Finals, Stephen Curry defends Kevin Durant against critics Jimmy Butler would reportedly like playing with LeBron James


If boxer Floyd Mayweather wins his next two fights, he would be 49-0, which would tie Rocky Marciano's undefeated record. Mayweather is reportedly planning to go after Rocky's record if that happens.


Gone but not forgotten: Days after local rapper Tre Da Kid was shot and killed , hundreds came together tonight to honor his life. There were a lot of hugs, so many tears and a lot of people at this vigil for Edward Seay, 32, on Tuesday night. If the size of the crowd says anything, it's that Seay was beyond loved. Seay was a star on the rise. The rapper and father, who went by the stage name Tre Da Kid, won a national freestyle competition and was well known in Annapolis and beyond. But loved ones said that was just a small part of his incredible life. "He was taught very well by his parents to respect and honor. He was the greatest father there was. And everybody is just going to miss him," Renee Turner, Seay's godmother, said. Seay was found shot in a vehicle Friday night. The car had crashed into a pole on Forest Drive in Annapolis. Police don't have any suspects and said that, at this point, they don't have leads or a motive. "When you hear about it, you're, like, 'No, anybody but him,' because he's just positive, literally, just that positive guy. No beefs," Dante "DJ Ice Luv" Mackell, a lifelong friend, said. "Everybody knew him and he has a special relationship with people. I looked to be his best friend, but I like to say he was best friends with everybody," friend Comacell Brown Jr. said In addition to being a musician, Seay was an entrepreneur and a comedian. The green and gold balloons at the vigil honor his love for the Green Bay Packers and represent the family's hope for lasting memories, peace and justice. "If you want to do the right thing, put the guns down so that little boys like my nephew don't have to grow up without their dads, so that kids don't have to gather for things like this, so that friends and family don't have to talk about their friends and family in the past tense. Enough is enough," Lesley Sedwick, Seay's sister, said. Seay's son, Trent, is 10 years old. Funeral services for Seay are planned for Saturday. READ MORE: Family, friends of late Annapolis rapper gather to remember his life CHECK OUT WBAL: Get all the latest Baltimore news, weather and sports. WBAL-TV brings you the best in Maryland news online, anytime.


Unless Oklahoma City is able to move Stevens Adams, Andre Roberson and Dennis Schroder, who are all rumored to have been made available, there are only two ways the Thunder can acquire free agents once things kick off on Sunday night: using their $5.7 million taxpayer mid-level exception or signing players at the veteran minimum. Just before free agency gets started, Thunder Wire is examining candidates Oklahoma City could acquire in free agency via the two options currently at the team's disposal: Jamal Crawford First off, Crawford is up there in age. He's been in the league since 2000-01 and turns 40 in March. He's been on a steady decline since 2014-15 in terms of points per game, though he's maintained his field goal percentage by and large (40.5 percent since 2014-15). He's just taking fewer shots. Which may have to do with him playing fewer minutes. None of which is necessarily a major issue for the Thunder Crawford isn't going to be the Sixth Man of the Year Award candidate like he once was, but that's also why the Thunder should be able to get him on a veteran's minimum, like the Phoenix Suns did last year. In terms of long-range shooting, Crawford's percentage in 2018-19 (33.2) would have been seventh-best on the team. However, as recently as 2016-17 he shot 36 percent from deep, something only three accomplished for Oklahoma City last season. The 19-year veteran also respects Thunder star Paul George's game more than most, so he may have an easier time than others developing chemistry in Oklahoma City. Again, Crawford isn't what he used to be. He's not going to average 17 to 20 points a night like he once did. But based on the players likely to sign for the veteran's minimum, and given the Thunder's current cap situation, Crawford could be one of the better options as he hunts for the first ring of his career. MORE: World Cup: Twitter loved Megan Rapinoe's goal celebration against France Danny Green: 'This is the time where I need to maximize the dollars on the longest amount of years that I can do' VIDEO: Megan Rapinoe's Free Kick Goal Had Eyes Randall Cobb: No offer from Packers during free agency Report: Pats 'fired up over what they've seen' from Jamie Collins


Toronto Raptors fans have been waiting a long time for their team to bring home a championship, and the way the city celebrated following Thursday night's win helped put the popularity of the Raptors into perspective. All major cities throw massive victory parades when their team wins a title, and they're usually attended by hundreds of thousands   if not millions   of fans. But after the Raptors defeated the Golden State Warriors in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, the city of Toronto could not wait to get the party started. Check out these awesome videos: Video by CNN.com This is incredible. 37 floors up and we can hear the entire city of #Toronto erupting in celebration after the @Raptors won the championship. (Sound on) #WeTheNorh pic.twitter.com/WWfi3ZICcy   Greg Vanier (@GregVanier) June 14, 2019 Every subway stop. #Toronto #Raptors #ttc pic.twitter.com/LbdnXTlSaD   Dan Hodgson (@darkroom) June 14, 2019 While they had one really embarrassing moment during the playoffs, the way Raptors fans supported their team was incredible. It's usually an exaggeration to say an entire city got behind a team, but it looks like that is exactly what happened in Toronto. Related slideshow: The 2019 NBA Finals (Provided by imagn)


European Solheim Cup captain Catriona Matthew confirmed her plans to step away from the LPGA and focus on the Ladies European Tour. "I'm not retiring," Matthew said Wednesday at the LET's La Reserva de Sotogrande Invitational in Spain, where she's playing. "I'm just retiring from the LPGA." Matthew, 49, said the Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational in in Midland, Mich., in July is the last LPGA event she plans to play on American soil. She is partnering with Suzann Pettersen in the team event. Matthew also plans to play the LPGA's AIG Women's British Open and Aberdeen Standard Investments Ladies Scottish Open in August. "I've had a good career and everything comes to an end," Matthew said. "It just hit me, and I thought, 'This is it.' I missed the cut in L.A. about a month ago and realized I'd had enough of the grind, being week in, week out, and then going back home and having to practice, with the kids. It just got old. "I'm not quitting. I'll play in Europe, and I'm keen to play in the U.S. Senior Open next year. I'm moving my focus to try and win that." Matthew's four LPGA titles include the 2009 Women's British Open. She's a six-time LET winner who will lead the Europeans against the Americans in the Solheim Cup at Gleneagles in Scotland Sept. 13-15. "I enjoy playing in Europe," Matthew said. "It's that little bit more relaxed. I still feel I can come out here and win ... I still want to win."


Take a look at the current Playoffs standings following the Monster Energy Series race at Daytona International Speedway, including all bonus points. From now until the regular-season finale at Indianapolis on Sept. 8, NASCAR.com will analyze the playoff picture on Mondays. Here's how the postseason looks through 18 regular-season races (out of 26) after Justin Haley's win at Daytona -- note that Haley is not eligible for the NASCAR Playoffs as a full-time NASCAR Xfinity Series driver. A few reminders: -- All point totals are reset to 2,000 for the 16 eligible playoff drivers. -- Drivers earn 5 playoff points for each of their regular-season wins. -- Drivers earn 1 playoff point for each stage win. -- The top 10 finishers in the regular-season standings earn playoff points on a sliding scale, starting with 15 points for the Regular Season Champion and ending one point for the 10th-place finisher. Missing the cut The race for the final few playoff spots is one to watch for the remaining eight races. Daniel Suarez slipped from 14th in the postseason picture to outside entirely, joining Erik Jones as the last two drivers below the cutoff line. Austin Dillon, who made the playoffs last year, also is below the line. 16. Ryan Newman, 2,000 points Qualified via: Points Stage wins: 0 Note: Newman's strategy of staying safe at Daytona and being there at the end paid off. He mostly avoided the late 'Big One' and finished fifth, his best showing of the year, to re-enter the postseason picture. 15. Jimmie Johnson, 2,000 points Qualified via: Points Stage wins: 0 Note: Johnson notched his best finish of the season for the second consecutive week, gaining valuable points on the bubble line. 14. Clint Bowyer, 2,000 points Qualified via: Points Stage wins: 0 Note: Bowyer was attempting to pass Austin Dillon for the lead with 35 laps to go when contact between the two cars keyed a massive wreck. He's finished worse than 30th in three of the past four races. 13. Aric Almirola, 2,001 points Qualified via: Points Stage wins: 0 Note: Almirola jumps from 16th in the playoff field to 13th by virtue of the one playoff point he earned this week for climbing to 10th in the regular-season standings. 12. William Byron, 2,001 points Qualified via: Points Stage wins: 1 Note: A runner-up finish for William Byron, and suddenly a regular-season finish inside the top 10 in the standings doesn't seem far-fetched. 11. Ryan Blaney, 2,002 points Qualified via: Points Stage wins: 2 Note: Blaney's top-10 finish streak ended in a big way with a 36th on Sunday. 10. Kyle Larson, 2,003 points Qualified via: Points Stage wins: 3 Note: Larson has flashed speed throughout the year, but is mired in a winless streak going on two years. 9. Kurt Busch, 2,003 points Qualified via: Points Stage wins: 0 Note: The call to pit with one lap to go under caution was logical, but Kurt was on the wrong side of a lightning strike that forced a red flag -- and the race never refired. 8. Alex Bowman, 2,007 points Qualified via: 1 win (Chicagoland) Stage wins: 0 Note: Hendrick continues to flash speed, so Bowman continues to be a threat to win on any track type. 7. Chase Elliott, 2,011 points Qualified via: 1 win (Talladega) Stage wins: 2 Note: Elliott couldn't make it two consecutive wins at superspeedways, but it wasn't for lack of speed. 6. Kevin Harvick, 2,012 points Qualified via: Points Stage wins: 4 Note: It's hard to believe Harvick's best finish this year is fourth place -- although he has five such finishes. 5. Denny Hamlin, 2,018 points Qualified via: 2 wins (Daytona 500, Texas) Stage wins: 3 Note: Keep an eye on the battle between Hamlin and Chase Elliott in the regular-season standings -- just three points separate 'em. 4. Brad Keselowski, 2,026 points Qualified via: 3 wins (Atlanta, Martinsville, Kansas) Stage wins: 4 Note: An ace superspeedway racer, Keselowski left Daytona with a torn-up race car. 3. Martin Truex Jr., 2,028 points Qualified via: 4 wins (Richmond, Dover, Coca-Cola 600, Sonoma) Stage wins: 2 Note: Truex Jr. heads to one of his best tracks on the circuit on Kentucky, where a bounty of playoff points could push him even higher in the playoff standings. 2. Joey Logano, 2,032 points Qualified via: 2 wins (Las Vegas, Michigan) Stage wins: 7 Note: Logano added a stage win at Daytona, and he would be the Regular-Season Champion if the season ended today. 1. Kyle Busch, 2,035 points Qualified via: 4 wins (ISM Raceway at Phoenix, Auto Club, Bristol-1, Pocono-1) Stage wins: 5 Note: Busch remains the top seed for the NASCAR Playoffs and has eight races to pad his lead.


No trip to Southern California is complete without a visit to Disneyland. The only Disney park both designed and completed by Walt Disney himself, it changed the game for modern theme park design and remains near the top of the list of most popular parks globally, just after Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom in Orlando . Not bad for a former Anaheim orange grove. With just two parks and an array of hotels, most within walking distance, Disneyland is arguably easier to visit than its Florida counterpart and can be an ideal add-on to your Southern California vacation or a destination unto itself. Whether you're just popping in for the day or are planning an extended visit, here's all the must-have info you need to plan your trip. All About the Parks Disneyland Resort is made up of two theme parks, Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure. If you only have one day to visit, spend it at Disneyland Park. This is where you'll find classic attractions like Pirates of the Caribbean, Matterhorn Bobsleds, and Mr. Toad's Wild Ride (yes, the one about the drunk-driving toad who winds up in hell). Make a point to see Mickey's Soundsational Parade, which runs twice each afternoon and features Mickey Mouse playing a full drum kit on the lead float. A huge draw for years to come will be Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge , a brand new, 14-acre expansion dedicated to the franchise in a galaxy far, far away. Live out all your Star Wars fantasies here by stepping into the cockpit of the Millennium Falcon to make a supply run with some assistance from Chewbacca, sipping on blue milk in the marketplace at Black Spire Outpost (it's a non-dairy blend of rice and coconut milk with pineapple, dragon fruit, and watermelon that can be an acquired taste), or bellying up to the bar at Oga's Cantina while DJ R-3X spins some intergalactic tunes. Across the way, Disney California Adventure is designed in a Mission and Art Deco style to reflect Southern California as it was when Disney, the man, moved there in the 1920s. This park features some true gems like Cars Land , which recreates the town from the 2006 animated film. Take a high-speed ride through the painted desert on Radiator Springs Racers or climb aboard a tractor on Mater's Junkyard Jamboree, a simple spinner attraction featuring a soundtrack sung by Larry the Cable Guy that has no logical reason for being as fun as it is. You won't find this in the Disneyland times guide, but: each night around sunset, the neon lights of Radiator Springs flicker on to the tune of "Shh-boom," just like in the movie. One of California Adventure's must-do attractions, Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: Breakout, is a new take on an old favorite. Disneyland re-themed the Tower of Terror to the Marvel film, giving it a fantastic soundtrack (you never know what you'll hear, but options include Pat Benatar, Elvis Presley, Parliament, and The Jackson 5) and pushing the ride's mechanics to their limit, so you feel like you're a yo-yo on a string in the best way possible. If that sounds a little too intense, take a break with Frozen - Live at the Hyperion, an hour-long musical retelling of that story about the two sisters from Arendelle. Whatever you do, plan to end your evening at Disney California Adventure with World of Color , a spellbinding show that features nearly 1,200 colorful fountains, projections on screens of mist, pyrotechnics, and, of course, classic Disney songs and characters. Because Disneyland's attendance base is largely Southern California locals, crowds are often lower when Annual Passholders are blocked from entry, which includes many weekends and large portions of the summer months. Compare your travel dates to Disneyland's calendar for the Southern California Select and Deluxe pass options before booking. Disneyland's two parks are connected by an esplanade that also links with Downtown Disney , a shopping and dining complex that includes the kind of diversions you don't expect to see at a theme park. Highlights here include Ballast Point, Disneyland's first onsite brewery, and Salt & Straw, for their unique seasonal flavors of small-batch ice cream like buttermilk pancakes or mushroom muddy buddies. From Downtown Disney, hop aboard the Disneyland Monorail (a valid park ticket is required) for a different sort of park tour and easy access to Disneyland's Tomorrowland, where you'll find Space Mountain. What to Know about Ticketing Prices for single-day tickets vary depending on the time of year and day of the week for your visit, and range from $104 to $149 for adults and $98 to $141 for children ages three to nine. The lowest prices are found on weekdays in January, February, and May, while the summer months and spring break in mid-April are the priciest. Multi-day tickets are cheaper the longer you stay, down to $68 per day on a five-day visit, which can be used over 13 days. If this is your first visit and you only have one day, stick to Disneyland Park for the classic experience. The park has roughly double the number of attractions compared to Disney California Adventure, so there's plenty to fill your day. For multi-day trips, opt for park hopper tickets, which add an extra $55 to your total cost. Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure are so close together it's just about 100 steps from gate to gate that it's easy to cover a lot of ground. If you move quick, you can even catch both park's nighttime spectaculars in one evening. Splurge $15 per day to add Disneyland's MaxPass service, which offers digital booking of many of the most popular rides and attractions in the parks. Disneyland still has a free paper-based FastPass system, but MaxPass saves you from hustling across the park and keeping track of paper tickets. MaxPass also includes PhotoPass downloads from in-park photographers and onboard ride photos the kind you usually have to shell out extra to get. Tip: When you see your photo displayed at an attraction's exit, snap a quick photo with your smartphone to capture the 8-character code on top of the image. You'll need to enter it in the Disneyland app to link the photo to your account. Deciding Where to Stay Disneyland has three onsite resort hotels, Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa , Disneyland Hotel , and Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel  that offer guests entry to the theme parks an hour before the public each day. The Grand Californian even has its own entrance to Disney California Adventure that allows guests to bypass potentially long lines at the security checkpoint and turnstiles. (We recommend using this backdoor to the park to fulfill your late-night Dole Whip cravings and be back in bed, treat in hand, in 20 minutes flat.) All three onsite hotels are located within a few minutes' walk to the park gates, making it easy to pop back over for nap time or to grab a sweatshirt for chilly SoCal evenings. You pay for that convenience rates start at $339 at Paradise Pier and $586 at the Grand Californian so keep an eye on this page for seasonal specials. There's also a wide range of hotels just across the street, many within easy walking distance of the park gate or along the Anaheim Resort Transportation bus line. If the benefit of early entry is important for you to maximize your park time or you're planning a Disneyland trip for a special occasion, onsite is the way to go. But with many offsite hotels often at least $100 less per night than Disneyland's most affordable room, you'll find significant savings by broadening your search. More options are on the way: Westin plans to open a hotel connected to the Anaheim Convention Center in summer 2020. Where to Eat There's no shortage of choices when it comes to dining, whether you're looking for a high-end meal or a snack to eat while dashing to your next ride. Napa Rose at Disney's Grand Californian features an impressive wine program with a 17,000-bottle cellar and more than 1,000 labels. The menu changes seasonally and offers entrees like braised lamb or smoked pork chops with a cherry orange sauce, all with expertly selected wine pairings. Lamplight Lounge at Disney California Adventure wins points not just for its waterfront location, fan-favorite lobster nachos, or sugar-dusted miniature donuts that come with a pair of raspberry and chocolate dipping sauces. The theming and decor is on point and gives a glimpse into the animation process for a number of Pixar's films. If you're more in the mood for fried pickles and ranch (no disrespect), head to Carnation Cafe on Main Street, U.S.A. in Disneyland Park, where the menu also features Walt's favorite chili and meatloaf. When it's snack time, you can't go wrong with a Dole Whip our current favorites are the pineapple-raspberry swirl at The Tropical Hideaway or the Pixar Pier Frosty Parfait at Adorable Snowman Frosted Treats , which layers lemon soft serve with blue raspberry slush. Disneyland is constantly rolling out a parade of new churro flavors. Try the Caliente Churro from Senor Buzz Churros on Pixar Pier for a zippier take on cinnamon sugar. Take advantage of the mobile ordering feature in the Disneyland app to pre-order your meals and avoid standing in line. Select your arrival window in advance for popular locations like Ronto's Roaster in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge , where we recommend trying the Ronto Wrap, a grilled sausage with sliced roasted pork, slaw, and a creamy peppercorn sauce. Alcohol is not served at Disneyland Park, with the exception of Oga's Cantina in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge and Club 33 , a members-only restaurant and lounge. Those wanting to enjoy an adult beverage more freely in the parks will have to cross the esplanade to Disney California Adventure. WATCH: 50 people reveal their state's hidden gems Special Events to Consider Disneyland has a number of annual events to fill the calendar. The Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival runs for about two months each spring and features cooking demos, wine tastings, and more than a dozen booths featuring appetizer-sized portions of California-inspired cuisine, as well as cocktails, beer, and wine. Lunar New Year brings a big celebration to Disney California Adventure with a special parade and Asian-inspired food and drink, like mandarin orange green tea tarts (Mickey-shaped, of course) and a winter plum blossom gin mule. But our favorite feature is the wishing wall that invites visitors to leave a message of hope, health, and happiness for the coming year. For the first time in 2019, Disneyland is moving its Halloween celebration to Disney California Adventure. Oogie Boogie Bash - A Disney Halloween Party is a special ticketed event (meaning the park will close early to other guests) on select nights in September and October. The holiday season brings a number of special events and attractions to both parks. Our favorite is Haunted Mansion Holiday , which brings a Nightmare Before Christmas overlay to the Haunted Mansion that completely transforms the classic attraction. It's a Small World also gets a special treatment with a medley of holiday tunes. Whatever you do, don't miss the Christmas Fantasy Parade, with its classic toy soldiers marching down Main Street, U.S.A. Unlike at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom, the holiday parade and fireworks are included in regular park admission. Now that's really magical.


Former Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III wants to see his former college coach get a second chance in the minds of football fans. Art Briles was controversially hired as coach at Mount Vernon High School in Mount Vernon, Texas, three years after losing his job at Baylor over his failure to report alleged sexual assaults among football players. From Mt. Vernon itself… Art Briles is their new HFC pic.twitter.com/qOJJYLi5WK   Micah Fleet (@MicahFleet) May 24, 2019 Many were not pleased with Briles getting another opportunity, but Griffin has urged people to give Briles a second chance to prove his character. I understand why it's not always a good look to support someone tied to such a sensitive scandal. CAB is family & I've been praying he gets a second chance to prove himself and I'm hopeful people will also give him a second chance to prove that what happened isn't who he is   Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) May 25, 2019 Briles was so toxic that the CFL wouldn't have him , so it's fair to say the disdain for him among many fans runs deep. Griffin obviously enjoyed playing for Briles, but Griffin is unlikely to find a widely accepting audience for his pleas.


Harry Kane produced a marvelous goal on Sunday. In stoppage time of a preseason friendly between the Tottenham Hotspurs and Juventus F.C. in Singapore, the striker got the ball on a deflection, and one-touched a shot from midfield over the keeper, Wojciech Szczesny, and into the net. The goal gave the Spurs a 3-2 lead and, eventually, a win. Kane's buzzer-beater, even if it came in a preseason match, must have been a reassuring sight after he missed the final months of the Premier League season after suffering an ankle injury in the Champions League quarter-final. HARRY KANE SCORES THE WINNER FROM THE HALFWAY LINE! pic.twitter.com/zDLgGyoLGN - ESPN (@espn) July 21, 2019 Kane reveled in the ridiculous moment with a celebratory tweet after the game: "Good to be back." Good to be back ⚽ #COYS pic.twitter.com/0IyYufatit - Harry Kane (@HKane) July 21, 2019 The rest of Twitter took note of the amazing finish. HARRY KANE, TAKE A BOW! An incredible goal from @HKane in stoppage time as he beats Szczęsny from just past the halfway line!!! #THFC 3-2 #JUVE ⚫ pic.twitter.com/R12s0Hm1KT - Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) July 21, 2019 A goal from the halfway line to win, avoiding the penalty shootouts? When have I seen that before? Well done @HKane , mate! #COYS - Nayim (@maanayim) July 21, 2019 #thfc Wow - it's only preseason but Harry Kane has just scored an absolute belter in the 90th minute, lobbing Szczesny from the halfway line. - Dan Kilpatrick (@Dan_KP) July 21, 2019 That might just have been Harry Kane's best ever tap-in - Noz Ahmed (@NozAhmed) July 21, 2019 Imagine scoring a goal like this to give Piemonte Calcio their first ever loss. Take a bow Harry Kane pic.twitter.com/A5dphqkWPO - Kurt (@Kurt0411Fifa) July 21, 2019 Harry Kane lobbing Szcesny from the halfway line in the last minute of the game. Inject it #COYS #THFC pic.twitter.com/Qwa6qF69uk - COYS.com (@COYS_com) July 21, 2019 MORE: This stunning photo sums up Manny Pacquiao's win over Keith Thurman 5 possible landing spots for former Cowboys WR Dez Bryant Phil Simms: 'Multiple' teams were set to take Daniel Jones before No. 17 Lions pre-camp roster projection leaves many spots unclaimed Bobby Portis Q&A: 'I love being underrated'


Brazilian makeup brand Natura Cosmeticos SA and Avon Products said Wednesday they are in advanced talks over a potential all-stock transaction that will see Natura take a majority stake in the U.S. group. Natura said in a statement that the two parties are negotiating the final details of the deal but cautioned that agreement may not be reached. Avon later confirmed talks are at an advanced stage. Avon shares rose 13% Wednesday. Reuters reported last week that Natura was close to completing the deal to buy Avon, which has a market capitalization of $1.42 billion, as per Refinitiv data. Citing people familiar with the matter, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday that Natura will buy Avon in an all-stock deal that values the U.S. group at more than $2 billion. Natura will end up owning about 76% of the combined group while the rest will be owned by Avon shareholders, the FT said. The Wall Street Journal reported the boards of the companies have approved the deal.


After four years with the Dallas Cowboys, running back Rod Smith hit free agency earlier this year and wasn't entirely sure what to expect. However, it didn't take him very long to land with a new team, ultimately signing with his former rivals, the New York Giants. Now a few months into his Giants tenure, Smith has an opportunity to see what the organization is all about firsthand and to say he's come away impressed would be an understatement. "It's cool. I've never been on the East Coast. I've been enjoying it for the most part. There's a lot of good players out there, good coaches. It's a first class organization," Smith told Mark Lane of Texans Wire . "Really we've been out there competing trying to get out of that slump they've been having the past few years. Just trying to work and get back on top of things." One reason Smith opted to sign with the Giants was that he felt the organization respected his game. "I feel like we were pretty familiar with each other. We had been playing against each other the past four years," Smith said. "They respected the game. It was a lot of respect and seeing that I was a pro, a hard worker. It was kind of easy. Maybe I could come in and help the young running backs, Saquon, get some veterans around him to teach him a few things. So, that's all I've been out there doing just trying to help out a little bit and still competing." Speaking of Saquon, Smith admits that playing alongside the reigning Rookie of the Year was a nice incentive and that he's been impressed with the young back thus far. "It's dope. The kid, he's a young kid, but he likes to work whether it's in the weight room or in the study room. He really, really works and it's good to see with a player so young because he's the energy, he's the engine of the team. So, to see him work like that only pushes everyone else," Smith said. Smith will enter training camp in a competition with Paul Perkins and Jonathan Hilliman for the No. 3 spot behind the aforementioned Barkley and Wayne Gallman. MORE: Women's World Cup Schedule, Germany vs Sweden Live Stream, How to Watch World Cup Online, TV Channel, Start Time Danny Green: 'This is the time where I need to maximize the dollars on the longest amount of years that I can do' Vegas Sportsbook moves up Lakers title odds due to Kawhi Leonard rumors Francis Ellis Fired from Barstool Sports [UPDATE] Report: Pats 'fired up over what they've seen' from Jamie Collins


LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears have agreed to a three-year contract with three-time Pro Bowl safety Antrel Rolle. The move, announced Wednesday night, adds a playmaker and stabilizing force to a defense that struggled in a big way the past two years. Chicago gave up the two highest points totals the past two years and is undergoing a makeover after a five-win season. Chicago has a new general manager in Ryan Pace and coach in John Fox. The Bears also are switching from a 4-3 to 3-4 defense. Rolle, a 10-year veteran, has 26 interceptions with the Arizona Cardinals and New York Giants. He thanked the Chicago organization on Twitter and posted a picture showing him signing, with Bears helmet on the table. He wrote it was a ''long, painful, and exhausting day,'' but both sides got what they want -- A Team that wants to win and a player that would give them everything he got to win.''


SAN JOSE (CBS SF)   At least one person has died following CHP chase and crash on Yerba Buena Road in San Jose early Monday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol. The CHP said the collision was first reported at 3:25 a.m. near the U.S. Highway 101 freeway. Officers saw a BMW sedan being driven erratically and began a pursuit. The BMW crashed into a van while fleeing from officers, killing the driver of the van. The driver of the BMW fled the scene of the crash, but was detained by officers. The CHP says that driver admitted to officers he had been using methamphetamine before the crash. No other information on injuries or road closures was immediately provided. No further information is immediately available.


Buffalo Bills linebacker Tremaine Edmunds recently appeared on NFL Network and wasn't alone. Brothers Terrell and Trey visited the network's studios as well. Both of the non-Bills Edmunds play for the Pittsburgh Steelers and while being interviewed in a panel discussion, the three were asked who was the "favorite" kid in the family. Both Tremaine and Terrell agree. It's not them. Have a watch below at the honesty: Three brothers, three @NFL players. @Maine_Savage23 and his crew visited @GMFB to answer who the favorite son is. pic.twitter.com/mwnuR7bcX7 - Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) June 26, 2019 MORE: Four potential DeMarcus Cousins landing spots in free agency Mystery of fish caught with wedding ring attached solved Raven Greene looks like a top player to watch at Packers training camp Report: Nets likely to sign Kyrie Irving to 4-year, $141 million deal New York Knicks Rumors: Kevin Durant, Julius Randle, Tobias Harris Still in Play


Billionaire Len Blavatnik's streaming company DAZN is eyeing a bid for rights to show live U.S. National Football League games, in a challenge to some of the world's biggest media companies. NFL authorities are thinking of ending AT&T Inc.'s 25-year grip on some Sunday afternoon broadcasts to accommodate companies that show content via "over-the-top" apps on internet-enabled televisions. That gives London-based DAZN a chance at the most popular U.S. sport after focusing so far on elite soccer and boxing in countries such as Germany, Italy and Japan. The bidding may be fierce, with local rivals such as Walt Disney Co.'s ESPN and Fox Sports looking to expand in streaming and Facebook Inc. and Amazon.com Inc. taking a growing interest in live sport. "We're definitely interested in looking at the NFL rights," DAZN Chief Executive Officer Simon Denyer said in an interview. "Our strategy is to be a major player in sports rights via OTT, and the U.S. and Canada have the highest penetration of OTT in the world." DAZN already holds streaming rights to the NFL for Canada. The NFL has until September to decide whether to stick with its current $1.5 billion-a-year U.S. distribution contract with AT&T's DirecTV for Sunday games that don't feature a subscriber's local team. DirecTV renewed the agreement in 2014 to keep the package until 2022, though it includes a break clause that allows the NFL to opt out of the current deal by the end of the 2019 season. Don't expect DAZN's recent financial performance, including a loss last year of around half a billion pounds ($627 million), to curtail its ambitions. Its 61-year-old, Ukraine-born backer Blavatnik, who made his money in the chaos that followed the collapse of the Soviet Union, controls a business empire including Warner Music and luxury real estate that has brought him an estimated fortune of $25 billion. DAZN must keep spending heavily on rights to get its subscriber base to the size needed to turn a profit. The company agreed in April to sell most of its Perform content unit to Vista Equity Partners to free up cash for investment. Baseball Push DAZN's U.S. push began when it won rights to 100 boxing matches a year and it's been streaming fights since December. In April it added Major League Baseball with coverage that excludes live games but takes viewers to all the major ball parks for updates. Baseball has brought it thousands of new subscribers, according to a person familiar with the company's plans, who asked not to be identified discussing internal figures. Sports business commentator Yannick Ramcke said while baseball hasn't driven meaningful subscription growth for DAZN, it has allowed the company to strike up relationships with major sports leagues before the next live rights come up for sale. "You don't just show up at the table and get your hands on them," said Ramcke, who writes the offthefieldbusiness.de blog. DAZN has grown by offering streamed sports for less than the prices typically charged by traditional pay-TV broadcasters. That's brought it more than 4 million subscribers globally, of which around 1.2 million are in the U.S. Local sports streaming platform ESPN+, owned by Disney, has around 2 million subscribers. While streaming is growing fast, it's still small compared to traditional sports networks that are usually bundled into cable packages. ESPN reaches around 86 million customers and Fox's 21 regional sports networks about 74 million. DAZN recently launched in Brazil, its ninth market. The company has said it wants to be in 20 countries by 2020. When asked to confirm the target, Denyer said only that DAZN would launch in new territories "later this year and next year." He said he wants to bulk up in the U.S. streaming market so DAZN is as well known there as it is in Germany and Japan. A more prominent position in the country could make DAZN a more appealing acquisition target for a U.S. rival and make it easier for it to raise funds in the country's financial markets. However, Denyer played down any U.S. listing plans. "It's easier if you're a well-known brand," said Denyer. "But we're not raising brand awareness for the purpose of some sort of IPO," he said. "There's no way the company is actively considering an IPO, although we wouldn't rule it out."


American teen Amanda Ansimova's dream French Open ended Friday, but Ashleigh Barty's lives on as she advanced to her first Grand Slam final after edging Anisimova in a remarkable French Open tussle at Roland Garros. The eighth seed eventually prevailed, 6-7 (4-7), 6-3, 6-3, but that tells only half the story. Barty led 5-0 in the first set and lost it, while a similar fate befell Anisimova in the second despite the American establishing a 3-0 lead. The decider was a little more conventional as Barty held herself the better to set up a title decider against Marketa Vondrousova on Saturday. Defeat will be tough to take for Anisimova, the 17-year-old looking to become the youngest finalist at a Grand Slam event since her childhood idol Maria Sharapova won Wimbledon in 2004 and the youngest in Paris since Martina Hingis in 1997. She will undoubtedly have many more opportunities over the course of her career, but this feel-good story also will feel like a golden chance wasted as she reflects on a match that perfectly encapsulated tennis' endearing capacity for shifts in momentum. Much of the buildup centered around the tournament organizers' decision to stage the women's semifinals away from the main arena, Court-Philippe Chatrier, but a sparsely-populated Court Suzanne-Lenglen seemingly did little to quell the obvious tension felt by both these first-time major semifinalists. First Australian in the Roland-Garros Final since 2010! @ashbar96 is through, 6-7(4) 6-3 6-3 over Anisimova. https://t.co/mbqjNYN8ej #RG19 pic.twitter.com/e6JpMu9Qtz   Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) June 7, 2019 Anisimova insisted pre-match she would "not be nervous at all," yet her performance in the early stages belied that claim as she appeared overwhelmed, wildly spraying the ball with an alarming lack of composure. She won just one point in the opening four games as Barty broke twice   the second courtesy of a delicious drop shot   to establish a 4-0 lead in less than 15 minutes. The advantage swiftly became 5-0 before Anisimova belatedly found her range, her much-vaunted double-handed backhand finally beginning to fire. And it prompted a remarkable turning of the tide. As Anisimova improved, Barty crumbled. The world No. 51 rattled off five consecutive games to draw level and another sloppy forehand from Barty gave Anisimova the chance to serve for the set. The nerves returned, however, and Barty hit back at the fourth attempt to take it to a tie-break that turned into a microcosm of the set as a whole. Barty led 4-2 but then faltered as Anisimova came roaring back to win it with a blistering forehand down the line. What a fight! @AnisimovaAmanda fights back from 5-0 down to take the first set 7-6(4) over Barty. https://t.co/mbqjNYN8ej #RG19 pic.twitter.com/dbGK38D0SU   Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) June 7, 2019 Barty looked temporarily beaten as Anisimova's charge continued, extending her winning streak on points to 17 to establish a 3-0 lead in the second set. Perhaps sensing she was on the verge of a life-changing breakthrough, however, the U.S. youngster went AWOL once again. Credit Barty for digging deep, but it was all too easy for the Australian as she promptly won six games on the trot to level the match. Despite the first two sets dispelling most theories, the start of the decider felt like it could be pivotal, Barty taking an opening game on serve that lasted seven minutes. And, although it was not immediately evident, it eventually proved to be the case. Barty broke for 4-2 and, despite wasting three match points at 5-2, finally got the job done at the sixth attempt to go through in one hour and 53 minutes. STATISTICAL BREAKDOWN Ashleigh Barty [8] bt Amanda Anisimova 6-7 (4-7) 6-3 6-3 WINNERS/UNFORCED ERRORS Barty   40/33 Anisimova   21/41 ACES/DOUBLE FAULTS Barty   5/3 Anisimova   0/2 BREAK POINTS WON Barty   8/20 Anisimova   5/8 FIRST SERVE PERCENTAGE Barty - 52 Anisimova - 65 MORE : French Open 2019: American teen Amanda Ansimova ends Simona Halep's title defense PERCENTAGE OF POINTS WON ON FIRST/SECOND SERVE Barty   69/45 Anisimova   56/36 TOTAL POINTS Barty - 103 Anisimova - 87