New England Patriots' 2019 third-round draft choice, Chase Winovich is beginning to prove himself during training camp. In spring practices and the early days of camp, NFL teams are forced to work without pads, which can make it challenging for offensive linemen and defensive linemen to put their skills on display. As contact has ramped up - particularly with the team finishing its second joint practice against the Detroit Lions - Winovich is beginning to make positive plays and perhaps even move up the depth chart. He managed a win in 1-on-1 drills against the Lions in practice on Tuesday, according to reporters on the scene , and may have put together his best session of training camp. "He's definitely got a high motor; that's for sure," Dont'a Hightower said on Tuesday after practice. "He's one of the guys who works really hard. He's always asking questions and he obviously wants to do the right things all of the time. You really couldn't ask much more from a guy that's willing to do whatever and then with the way he does it. He acts like he's done it for a while and he definitely follows the role of whether it's [John] Simon, or Kyle [Van Noy], or Jamie [Collins] or whoever. Whoever he's working with, he does a good job of being a sponge." Winovich spent four college seasons at Michigan where he amassed 66 tackles, 43 for a loss and 18.5 sacks. His work for Jim Harbaugh and the Wolverines was enough for Bill Belichick to justify drafting Winovich at 77th overall. "Chase is tough, he runs well, he's got good size, good power," Belichick told reporters on Tuesday morning. "He had a very productive career at Michigan and we're looking forward to seeing him out there in some game action, both on defense and in the kicking game. But, like every rookie, he's got a long way to go and a lot of things to work on." 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 Jared Cook sends the Saints defense reeling in play of the day 5 takeaways from the Raiders' first depth chart of 2019 season WATCH: Packers rookie OLB Rashan Gary whips Texans LT Matt Kalil


NEW ROCHELLE, NY   The National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced over 540 additional winners of National Merit Scholarships financed by colleges and universities. A New Rochelle resident is among them. Officials of each sponsor college selected their scholarship winners from among the Finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program who will attend their institution. College-sponsored awards provide between $500 and $2,000 annually for up to four years of undergraduate study at the institution financing the scholarship. In April, more than 1,000 recipients of the corporate-sponsored Merit Scholarship were named including 11 from the Hudson Valley. May's announcement was the second group of winners to be announced. In June, 27 were named in the first round of college-based scholarships. This year, 173 colleges and universities are sponsoring about 4,100 Merit Scholarship awards. Sponsor colleges include 95 private and 78 public institutions located in 43 states and the District of Columbia. Henry K. Lin of Briarcliff Manor, Hackley School, NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER SCHOLARSHIP Andrew G. Van Camp, Briarcliff Manor High School, NATIONAL MERIT TUFTS UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP Leonard Meenan-Pakin Hastings High School, NATIONAL MERIT ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP Joshua C. Glickman New Rochelle High School, NATIONAL MERIT NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP Liam Ronan, Pelham Memorial High School, NATIONAL MERIT BOSTON COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP James W. Ayton, Rhinebeck Central School, NATIONAL MERIT NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP Kreena N. Vora of Wappingers Falls, Roy C. Ketcham HIgh School, NATIONAL MERIT FORDHAM UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP


Buenos Aires has plenty of districts distinguished by their splendor, where the lights of extravagant theaters and the masonry of grandiose state buildings line broad boulevards. Abasto is not one of them. Rubbing shoulders with the neon signs and street hawkers of the Once market district to the east and the attractive stone houses of Almagro to the west, Abasto is a working- and lower-middle-class area. It isn't one of Buenos Aires' formal districts, but rather a barrio spread between the districts of Almagro and Balvanera. Its streets are filled with Peruvian cafes, hairdressers and small, practical shops. But what it lacks in ostentatious architecture, it makes up for in culture: Here, there seems to be a cooperative art center, independent theater or craft beer bar on every corner. And that's despite a troubled Argentine economy. Abasto, which means "supply" or "store" in Spanish, is named after the Abasto de Buenos Aires, an enormous fruit and vegetable market initially built in the 1890s. Its 1930s facade is a striking art deco structure of immense, concentric arches spanning an entire block. Although the market closed in the 1980s, the building now houses a popular shopping center and the only kosher McDonald's outside of Israel, a nod to Abasto's thriving Jewish community. Argentina's periodic economic crises have hit Abasto hard, and it's known within Buenos Aires as a deprived area   but this, coupled with its central, accessible location, has created the perfect conditions for the burgeoning indie arts scene that exists today. It's almost as if Abasto filters out day-trippers who want a quick Instagram snap in favor of those willing to simply explore. Wandering into the barrio proper, it's like being transported into suburbs. Porteños (Buenos Aires locals) still in their work clothes walk home past faded advertising billboards. Small bakeries sell bread and facturas, or sweet pastries. In the evenings, young people relax on street corners drinking Quilmes lager. Unlike touristy districts such as San Telmo and Palermo, this is a resolutely residential neighborhood uninterested in making itself pretty for visitors; many of its backstreets are run-down, grimy even. It's almost as if Abasto filters out day-trippers who want a quick Instagram snap in favor of those willing to simply explore. And when you do, you'll find a museum dedicated to Abasto's famous native: tango legend Carlos Gardel . But probably the largest and best-known fixture is the enormous cultural center Ciudad Cultural Konex, which opened in 2006. Built in a renovated oil factory, its immense patio looks like a cross between a revamped warehouse and the Centre Pompidou in Paris, with an undulating, bright orange staircase and angular, geometric lifts designed by famous Argentine architect Clorindo Testa. And then there's Le Troquet de Henry, an outlandish French bar decorated with a mishmash of floor-to-ceiling cartoons and vintage furniture. Yannis Buchot opened the establishment 11 years ago, sensing that Abasto was a zone on the up. "To me, this is the most eclectic barrio in the city," he says. "You can go to the theater here at 2 or 3 am if you want." And people do   while the large, showy theaters along Avenida Corrientes can easily charge 1,000 pesos ($24) per ticket, Abasto events typically cost about $5. Some are a la gorra (donation-based). Around the corner is the Casona Humahuaca, a cooperatively run bar and cultural center with an extensive series of rooms and a lush garden patio. It prints its principles on the menu like a manifesto: "[We] laugh as we work, listen to music that's good for us, look after our plants and close the street once a year to play and dance." According to Gustavo Minian, a member of the cooperative, "We work from a perspective of human rights, mental health, recreation and popular culture." The Casona is emblematic of Abasto in that sense: It cares about, and engages with, its neighbors and the community. But Minian is worried that Abasto is going through a gentrification process that will see it lose its soul. "Abasto is resisting, but it's a cultural struggle," he says. His concern is that as the zone becomes more popular, community-centered projects like the Casona will eventually be forced out by less inclusive, but more lucrative, commercial bars and restaurants. Buchot echoes these concerns, adding that he doesn't want Abasto to turn into an upmarket, trendy zone like Palermo. Ultimately, though, he is optimistic. "I still believe in the area," he says. "I have faith." The bustling nightlife, neighborhood cafes that haven't changed in decades and increasingly colorful street corners show that, for now, Abasto is indeed resisting. Go there: Abasto Location: On the Subte (underground system), take the B line to Carlos Gardel. It's on plenty of bus routes too. Places to check out: Ciudad Cultural Konex : The famed improvisational percussion group La Bomba de Tiempo plays there every Monday. Le Troquet de Henry : The bar hosts everything from poetry readings to vintage game nights. Casona Humahuaca : Activities include "theater of the oppressed" workshops, Afro-Uruguayan candombe percussion classes and literary talks. The menu clearly labels vegetarian and vegan options. Carlos Gardel's house : The museum is open every day except Tuesdays. Pro tip: Abasto can be sketchy at night   it's best not to flash your cash or wander off drunkenly on your own. 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NEW YORK (AP) -- This one was for Doc. Toronto selected Florida high school pitcher Braden Halladay , a son of the late Roy Halladay, in the 32nd round of the Major League Baseball draft Wednesday - the round matching his father's Blue Jays uniform number. The younger Halladay is a right-hander like his famous father, who will be posthumously inducted into the Hall of Fame next month. Braden Halladay tweeted a thank you to the Blue Jays, saying ''it's a great honor!'' He added in his post that there was a mutual understanding between him and the team that he will be honoring his commitment to attend Penn State. ''It was really a group thing, something we had talked about doing to really just signal to them and acknowledge them as part of the Blue Jay family and specifically Braden,'' said Steve Sanders, Toronto's director of amateur scouting. ''We're certainly excited to watch him go play in college and hopefully be in the same situation a few years from now.'' Roy Halladay won 203 games and two Cy Young Awards over 16 big league seasons with the Blue Jays from 1998-2009 and Philadelphia Phillies from 2010-13. He died in November 2017 at age 40 when the private plane he was piloting crashed into the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Florida. Toronto retired his No. 32 on opening day in 2018. The younger Halladay went 3-1 with a 4.06 ERA and 37 strikeouts with 17 walks in 31 innings over 11 games as a senior at Calvary Christian High School. ''He's got a good delivery,'' Sanders said of the 6-foot-3, 150-pound Halladay. ''We saw him pitch last year down in Dunedin against the Jays (with the Canadian junior team). He competes really well and as he grows into his frame and grows into his stuff, he's certainly set up to have a lot of success at Penn State.'' There were plenty of other players with famous bloodlines to hear their names called as the three-day draft concluded with rounds 11 through 40. New Jersey high school right-hander Jack Leiter, son of former big league lefty Al Leiter, was a 20th-round pick of the Yankees. The younger Leiter was considered a possible early round prospect, but made it clear he had a strong commitment to attend Vanderbilt. He'll be eligible again for the draft in two years because he'll be 21. The Yankees drafted Leiter's teammate at Delbarton School, shortstop Anthony Volpe, with their first-round pick. The Diamondbacks took Arizona high school righty Luke Bell in the 34th round, and he could be on his way to giving his family four generations of big leaguers. Luke is the son of former major league third baseman Mike Bell, who's currently the Diamondbacks' vice president of player development. Luke's uncle is David Bell, his grandfather Buddy Bell and great-grandfather Gus Bell. Arizona also drafted Texas high school second baseman Mason Greer, son of former outfielder Rusty Greer. The younger Greer starred at Colleyville Heritage High School where he was teammates with Bobby Witt Jr., the son of Bobby Witt who was the No. 2 overall pick Monday night. Boston also went with some familiar bloodlines in the 34th round, taking Bentley University first baseman Ryan Berardino - the grandson of former Red Sox great Dwight Evans. San Diego selected Cal right-hander Jonah Dipoto, son of Mariners general manager and former big league pitcher Jerry Dipoto, in the 35th round. The Padres also took California high school shortstop Cole Roberts - son of Dodgers manager Dave Roberts - three rounds later. In the 39th round, San Diego drafted Waldorf College righty Dylan Hoffman - son of former infielder Glenn Hoffman and nephew of Padres Hall of Fame closer Trevor Hoffman. Washington drafted four sons of former big leaguers: Northwest Florida State Junior College outfielder Jake Randa (13th round, son of Joe Randa); Texas State outfielder Jaylen Hubbard (27th round, son of Trenidad Hubbard); Rice shortstop Trei Cruz (37th round, son of Jose Cruz Jr and grandson of Jose Cruz); and Texas high school catcher Tyler LaRue (38th round, son of Jason LaRue). Among other familiar names taken: Loyola Marymount shortstop Nick Sogard (Rays, 12th round, brother of Blue Jays infielder Eric Sogard); Texas third baseman Ryan Reynolds (Cubs, 14th, son of Shane Reynolds); Minnesota catcher Eli Wilson (Pirates, 16th, son of Dan Wilson); University of Tampa outfielder Yorvis Torrealba (Rockies, 20th, son of Yorvit Torrealba); Samford shortstop Brandon Fryman (Mets, 21st, son of Travis Fryman); Air Force third baseman Nic Ready (Marlins, 23rd, son of Randy Ready); and Clemson third baseman Grayson Byrd (Cubs, 24th, son of Paul Byrd). The Astros selected Lamar shortstop J.C. Correa in the 38th round. He's the brother of current Houston shortstop Carlos Correa, the No. 1 overall pick in 2012. The final player drafted - No. 1,217 - was Riverside Community College left-hander Garrett Irvin, who went to the Red Sox. --- AP freelance writer Ian Harrison in Toronto contributed. --- More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP-Sports


The Kansas City Chiefs have been without defensive tackle Chris Jones this offseason due to an ongoing contract dispute. He's kept himself in the public eye with recent videos on his social media training with former NFL veteran defensive end Chuck Smith . As all of Chiefs Kingdom anxiously awaits the star pass rusher's return, head coach Andy Reid provided an update to reporters from training camp. "So Chris Jones would be the other topic of interest," Reid said. "With Chris we'll know more. Our people have talked with Chris' people, and there has been communication there. So we'll just see whether he's here or not here. We obviously want him here, and I think he probably wants to be here too. But we'll see how all of that works out." "Chris' people" is a reference to his agents Jason and Michael Katz, as the source of his holdout stems from their client's breakout 2018 season. Jones is entering a contract year and last season led the team with 15.5 sacks, garnering a desire for a new deal. Reid hasn't been too pleased with Jones' absence going back to OTA's this past May, and he continues that same sentiment during this recent training camp update. When asked if it is a big deal if Jones wasn't there at the onset of camp, Reid emphasized the new defensive changes. "I've said this before. If you miss days, you miss days," Reid explained. "This is a unique situation where we've had to change the defense and so on. It's probably beneficial to be here." Jones plays a critical role in the new 4-3 defense because of his versatility along the defensive line. Reid has expressed the value of having him in camp to work on the new schemes before the start of the season. The two sides continue to negotiate over extension numbers that will potentially get Jones back on the field before training camp begins. The Chiefs Kingdom will once again have to wait for more updates on this situation with bated breath. Jones will need to report to training camp by August 6, in order to accrue a full NFL season in 2019. Chiefs training camp ends Thursday, August 15. MORE: New York Mets' New 'Foul Poles' Are an Abomination The Twins pulled off a beautiful triple play against the Yankees and fans loved it NBA trade rumor rankings: What's up with CP3? The 21 dumbest ideas in NFL history Ravens have another shot to land WR Allen Hurns, this time for cheap


The Red Sox have released infielder Eduardo Nunez , Chris Cotillo of masslive.com was among those to report. Nunez was designated for assignment Monday after a dreadful (.228/.243/.305, 36 wRC+) start to the 2019 campaign, and is now eligible to sign with any team for the pro-rated league minimum. With Nunez long a productive utility player, if defensive liability, over the course of his 10-year MLB career thus far, his recent output, on the heels of a -0.3 fWAR 2018 season, might relegate him to minor-league duty if he's to latch on with another club this season. The longtime Yankee posted three consecutive 100 wRC+ or better seasons from 2015-17, but the current campaign marked the fourth season in which he's checked in beneath the replacement-level fWAR baseline. Nunez's ineffectiveness, coupled with Dustin Pedroia 's injury issues, spawned an unlikely Brock Holt / Michael Chavis platoon at second base, the latter of whom   a converted corner infielder   shouldered the bulk of the early season load. It's been a mostly productive mix thus far, with each player posting above-league-average offensive totals through yesterday's games; Chavis, for his part, has acquitted himself well defensively in his first professional crack at the position.


When the Raiders signed Trent Brown to a four-year, $66 million deal, he was coming off a year as the starting left tackle for the Patriots. Brown is not going to be at the same spot on Oakland's offensive line. The team has opted to keep 2018 first-round pick Kolton Miller at left tackle while Brown moves to the right side. It's the position he played for the 49ers during his first three years in the league and Brown said on Tuesday that it has been a smooth transition back to the spot. "It's natural," Brown said, via the Las Vegas Review-Journal . "Pretty much just stepping right back into what I was doing. [Moving to the left side] was more of a transition than it is coming back to the right. Definitely had to get my reps in and get my work in and it took some time, but I got comfortable over there and I think I can play either side comfortably now." Given Brown's familiarity with playing on the right side, the biggest question mark at tackle for the Raiders will likely be whether or not Miller makes the improvements needed after a shaky rookie season.


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(Reuters) - A sheriff's deputy charged with failing to protect students during a mass shooting in a Parkland, Florida high school has a simple defense, some legal experts said - he did not have a duty to save the victims. "There's no crime called refusing to die while a mass murderer is in your school," said Eugene O'Donnell, a former New York City police officer and prosecutor who teaches at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Scot Peterson, 56, was arrested on Tuesday on charges of child neglect, negligence and perjury, and is in jail on $102,000 bond. He has not yet entered a plea but his lawyer says he will "vigorously" fight the charges. Several law professors and defense lawyers said they were unaware of a previous case in which a law enforcement officer had been charged for failing to take an action. The neglect law that Peterson is accused of breaking is usually used to prosecute caregivers such as parents and daycare providers. Peterson has a strong defense that the statute does not apply to law enforcement officers, according to several legal experts. Broward County State Attorney spokeswoman Paula McMahon declined to comment on Wednesday. Peterson, a former county deputy, was on duty as a school resource officer when a gunman entered the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Feb. 14, 2018, and opened fire. Seventeen people were killed an 17 wounded. Nikolas Cruz, who was 19 at the time and had been expelled from the school, was charged with the murders. He is awaiting trial. Peterson was the only armed guard on the school campus. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement concluded after a 14-month investigation that Peterson, who remained outside the school during the attack, failed to investigate the source of the bullets and retreated to take cover instead of rushing towards the gunfire. Peterson, who faces 11 charges of neglect and negligence, has said he responded properly by notifying police and assisting a school lockdown. He told the Washington Post, "It just happened, and I started reacting." Peterson's lawyer, Joseph DiRuzzo, said in a statement after his client's arrest that "specifically, Mr Peterson cannot reasonably be prosecuted because he was not a 'caregiver', which is defined as 'a parent, adult household member, or other person responsible for a child's welfare'." John Berry, a lawyer who defends police officers, said using child neglect statutes to prosecute Peterson was creative on the part of prosecutors but a "stretch." "The way they've charged him is kind of the way you would charge someone who's watching at a childcare facility, who's specifically charged with watching children." James Jacobs, a professor of criminal law at the New York University School of Law, said the charges seemed to impose duties on Peterson beyond what was normally expected of law enforcement officers. "Police have an affirmative duty to resolve a volatile incident, but not a duty to sacrifice life," he said. In addition to arguing that he was not a caregiver under the law, Peterson could argue that failing to engage an armed person does not constitute child neglect, said Richard Hornsby, a Florida criminal defense lawyer. Even if prosecutors establish that Peterson had a duty to the victims, under U.S. law, they will have to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that he was responsible for the students' deaths. Darren Hutchinson, a professor at the University of Florida's Levin College of Law, said that despite the state's apparent hurdles, Peterson still faced legal risk. While juries are often reluctant to convict law enforcement officers, he said, Peterson's case could be an exception, because the shooting was so emotionally charged. "It's really hard to guess what a jury is going to do here," Hutchinson said. A successful prosecution of Peterson for neglect could create a problematic precedent, said NYU's Jacobs. "Will firefighters be charged for not immediately rushing into vortex of fire?" he asked. (Reporting By Brendan Pierson in New York; editing by Noeleen Walder and Grant McCool)


Washington has no rain in the forecast for today, with light rainfall on the horizon, according to the seven-day forecast from drone-powered weather service Saildrone . Thursday's forecast shows the greatest likelihood of rain at 88 percent, with rain possible from Wednesday through Saturday. The immediate forecast also has hot temperatures in store for today, with a high temperature of 94 degrees, then decline slightly from Wednesday to Monday. Skies will be partly cloudy today. Winds will stay somewhat calm through the week, with the highest speeds today at only 8 mph. This story was created automatically using Saildrone's local weather forecast data, then reviewed by an editor. We also incorporate historic weather data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Chris Watts , the Colorado man who murdered his pregnant wife and two young daughters, sits in a Wisconsin prison on 23-hour lockdown. For one hour a day, he gets out of his cell for showers and exercise. For the past 40 days, his time out was staggered so that he didn't interact with other prisoners. He remains in the evaluation unit of the prison. When he is in his cell, he has little to do: He is allowed to have a Bible, but not much more. With so much free time on his hands, Watts has spent a lot of time thinking about his past, says a family friend who has asked to be identified only by her first name of Kim. "He's sad that everyone is hurting," Kim tells PEOPLE. "He wishes he could go back in time. He wish he had handled things differently." Watts, 33, is serving multiple life sentences after pleading guilty last November to the August 13, 2018, murders of his pregnant wife, Shanann, 34 , and the couple's two young daughters: Bella, 4, and Celeste, 3. There is a chance that Watts could challenge his case under a very specific law known as Rule 35c. In the Colorado Rules of Criminal Procedure, Rule 35c provides defendants with an opportunity to challenge their conviction and sentence. Because a 35c challenge is slightly different than an appeal, a defendant can raise questions about his conviction even if he has pleaded guilty. Under Rule 35c, Watts must either prove that there is new evidence, or that his conviction was somehow unconstitutional. • Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Click here to get bre aking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases in the True Crime Newsletter. In a Feb. 18 interview from inside prison , Watts gave chilling details of the murders to authorities from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. He said his wife Shanann "may have been" praying as he strangled her to death inside their bedroom. He said he then drove his wife's body to his job site, where he buried it in a shallow grave as his daughters waited in the car. Additionally, he claimed Bella saw him smother Celeste and screamed "Daddy, no!" at him before he killed her. He also said he speaks to the photos of his family in his cell and reads a book out loud every night to the daughters he murdered. Currently, Watts is sentenced to spend the rest of his life in the Wisconsin prison system. He is not eligible for parole.


RACINE -- A manhunt continues Wednesday, June 19 after an off-duty Racine police officer was shot and killed while attempting to stop an armed robbery at Teezers bar Monday night, June 17. According to Racine police, off-duty Officer John Hetland witnessed an armed robbery in progress at Teezers near 20th Street and Lathrop Avenue. "He went behind the bar and demanded money and wielded a gun," said Kenosha County Sheriff David Beth of the shooter. Investigators said Officer Hetland jumped over the bar and tried to take the man down, but was shot once and killed in the process. The weapon was not located. Officer Hetland was a 24-year veteran of the Racine Police Department. The Kenosha County Sheriff's Department released the following photo of the shooter: Suspect in fatal shooting of off-duty Racine Police Officer John Hetland Officer Hetland's body was transported to Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on County Line Road in Mount Pleasant on Tuesday afternoon -- after being transported from Racine to the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office early Tuesday for an autopsy. Body of fallen Officer John Hetland departs medical examiner's office Vigil for fallen Racine Police Officer John Hetland Sheriff Beth indicated multiple rewards were being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the shooter, including $20,000 from the FBI and $5,000 from a private Racine business. If you have any information regarding the identity of this person, or any information regarding this crime, officials asked that you please contact Crime Stoppers at 888-636-9330, 262-656-7333 or (800) 807-TIPS (8477). You can remain anonymous. A Go Fund Me account in support of Officer Hetland has been started by the Racine Police Department. CLICK HERE to learn more. ___ (c)2019 WITI-TV, Milwaukee Visit WITI-TV, Milwaukee at www.fox6now.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.


Lyme disease isn't the only thing you need to worry about. To the untrained eye, all ticks look alike. But should you get a bite , knowing the culprit is important. "Different types of ticks transmit different types of germs," says Thomas Mather, PhD , director of the University of Rhode Island's Center for Vector-Borne Disease. Some ticks spread Lyme disease , but there are other tick-borne diseases to watch out for, too. Mather heads up the university's Tick Encounter Resource Center , which has a helpful tick identification tool. (Find it here .) It can be tough to ID a tick-especially if they're engorged from feeding-so he advises narrowing your vision to focus on the unique features on the tick's shield. And still, many people incorrectly identify other small insects as ticks. To be totally sure, you can submit a photo of a tick you find on you or around your home (save it in a baggie and throw it in the freezer!) with their TickSpotters program. Before that though, read up on the seven types of ticks that transmit disease to humans. If you're not into small, crawly creatures, maybe save this read for after lunch. Blacklegged tick (aka deer tick) The most feared type of tick, the blacklegged tick transmits two bacteria that cause Lyme disease , Borrelia burgdorferi and B. mayonii , as well as other infections that cause symptoms like fever, chills, headaches, and muscle aches. Also called the deer tick, the pest is primarily after white-tailed deer, though there are 30,000 cases of Lyme disease in people reported to the CDC annually. They're commonly found in deciduous forests. Look for: This tick is easily identified by its dark black legs, red-orange body, and black scutum (present on the upper portion of its shield). Disease risk: Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, ehrlichiosis, babesiosis, Powassan virus Location : You'll find this critter crawling around the eastern half of the U.S., stretching the coast from Maine to Florida, moving into parts of Texas, Colorado, and even the Dakotas. Lone star tick Have you heard of ticks that cause an allergic reaction to red meat (aka alpha-gal allergy)? This is the one! Be warned: The CDC says this is " a very aggressive tick that bites humans " and transmits bacteria that cause a wide range of diseases. Look for: You can identify a female lone star tick pretty easily, thanks to the white dot (aka the lone star) on its back. Disease risk: Ehrlichiosis, tularmemia, Heartland virus disease, Bourbon virus disease, Southern tick-associated rash illness Location: You can find this critter in the eastern U.S., but more commonly in the southeastern states. It's found as north as Iowa and Illinois in the midwest to parts of Maine down into the Gulf Coast states. American dog tick If bitten by the American dog tick, there's a risk it can give you the bacterial disease Rocky Mountain spotted fever , the incidence of which appears to be increasing. In 2017 , there were 6,248 cases reported compared to just 495 in 2000. Also known as wood ticks, you're most likely to experience a bite from an adult female during spring and summer . Look for: These ticks have a dark brown body. Adult females have an off-white portion on their shields, while adults males can look mottled gray. Disease risk: Rocky Mountain spotted fever, tularemia Location: The American dog tick has a wide range, with a habitat east of the Rocky Mountains, as well as most of California. Brown dog tick Sorry to say, there is no place in the U.S. that is safe from the brown dog tick. While these critters are after your dog, they will settle for you. The CDC notes that the southwestern U.S. and the Mexico border are the areas at risk for being the victim of a brown dog tick-borne disease. Mather adds that these ticks can "set up shop in your house," as they're a hardier species that can withstand the dry conditions indoors . Look for: The brown dog tick are a reddish brown and more narrow in shape compared to other ticks. Disease risk: Rocky Mountain spotted fever Location: Worldwide Gulf coast tick These pests keep their home in the coast of the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico, per the National Environmental Health Association . While their main "hosts" are animals like deer, rodents, and birds, they do bite humans , too. The Gulf Coast tick can transmit Rickettsia parkeri rickettsiosis , a less severe form of Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Look for: To spot this tick, look for a slightly lighter coloring in its legs, a brown body, and silvery white connected lines on its shield. Disease risk: R. parkeri rickettsiosis Location: Some states include Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Virginia, southern Arizona, among others. Rocky Mountain wood tick These guys like it high up: Their habitats are in wooded areas of the Rocky Mountains in an elevation of at least 4,000 feet . Like many ticks, this brown-hued species transmits Rocky Mountain spotted fever, as well as Colorado tick fever (a rare viral disease ), says the CDC. Expect to see these critters coming out between January and November, as they're less active during the summer months. Look for: While they look similar to dog ticks, adult males have a cream-colored portion on their backs. Disease risk: Rocky Mountain spotted fever, Colorado tick fever, tularemia Location: Rocky Mountain states, such as Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, and New Mexico Western blacklegged tick These Pacific coast ticks are more into feeding on lizards than you, so it's pretty rare that they infect people, says the CDC. Still, it's worth it to stay away-the western blacklegged tick carries the bacteria that leads to Lyme disease and anaplasmosis, a bacterial disease that has increased 16-fold since the year 2000. Be cautious of them in forests and grassy areas year-round. Look for: These ticks have a reddish body with black legs. Disease risk: Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, Borrelia miyamotoi disease Location: You can find them from the northern coast of Washington down to the Mexico border in California (plus most of Utah). How to keep ticks away from you If you are going into a known tick habitat, make sure you wear protective clothing, like a long-sleeved shirt and pants, hat, and long socks (preferably tucked into your pants). It's also wise to stock up on the best tick repellents , which contain insect-repelling ingredients like DEET , oil of lemon eucalyptus , picaridin , and IR3535 . Treating your clothing and gear with a permethrin-based product can also help keep ticks at bay as you enjoy the outdoors. Once you're home, always do a full-body check-under your arms, around your ears, inside your belly button, behind your knees, between your legs, and in your hair-to make sure you haven't brought any stragglers into your home. SHOP TICK REPELLENT Stay updated on the latest science-backed health, fitness, and nutrition news by signing up for the Prevention.com newsletter here . For added fun, follow us on Instagram .


SPARTA, Ky.   As Kurt Busch decided last year where he would drive this season, it didn't take long. A short meeting with car owner Chip Ganassi laid the foundation for a deal that was completed in about three hours, announced in December and bore fruit last weekend with Busch's first victory of the season. In the 30-minute conversation Busch had last year with Ganassi about driving for the car owner, Busch found what he sought. "(Ganassi's) level of commitment as a racer is something that I saw," said Busch, who had run the previous five seasons with Stewart-Haas Racing. "Yes, Tony Stewart is a racer, but I was more on the Gene Haas side. When Chip said, 'I want you to win for me, I want you to make these guys winners, and if you can bring that (Monster Energy) sponsorship with you, I'm going to pay you this,' it was just like the most respect that I had felt in a long time when it came to a contract negotiation." Respect was a word the former Cup champion used in multiple interviews Saturday in discussing his move to Ganassi. Busch said on NBCSN's post-race show that when a contract extension with Stewart-Haas Racing didn't work, he called Ganassi and quickly had a deal. "That's just the respect factor that I was looking for," Busch told Krista Voda, Kyle Petty and Dale Jarrett. Busch went on to say in the media center after the race about how quickly a deal was agreed upon: "It meant that I was wanted. And when you have that, that's that extra desire to push and to make this group a winner." When the deal was announced in December, Ganassi said: "It's not oftentimes that a NASCAR champion, a Daytona 500 winner becomes available. When you've got a guy that is a racer like Kurt … you've got to take a serious look at it. It didn't take me long when he became available." As Busch, who turns 41 on Aug. 4, looks ahead to the playoffs, he also has to focus on what he'll do next season. The deal with Ganassi is only for this year. So what's next for Busch? "For me, it's a matter of just having the dominos line up and everybody fall together and to make it happen," he said. "I guess the easiest way to move things forward is request for proposals are going out Monday with sponsors, with manufacturers, with team owner. "Yes, a win, that might have happened last week at Daytona, is one of those moments. Tonight is one of those stamps on   this 1 team is a powerful team, and it would be stupid not to keep this group together, and that's part of my leverage, but at the end of it, we just want to make it work for all parties." After a night like Saturday, Busch said: "It gives you that energy of, yeah, it's fun, and let's get our sponsors lined up and let's do this (again)."                                             Ryan Newman has a simple rule on blocking, a tactic that has become more prevalent with the race package this year. "I don't do that personally, that's not the way I race, I race hard," Newman said. "Because it's not the way I want to be raced. It's not right. "You don't change the way that you enter a corner to choke somebody off knowing that it's going to slow you down. You as a racer are supposed to go out there and race as hard as you can to try to catch the guy in front of you, not let the guy behind you stay behind you ." Newman also noted a conversation he had with Ryan Blaney earlier this season after he was blocked by Blaney multiple times. "Ryan Blaney and I have had it out after the race, not in a mean way," Newman said. "(I) just told him, I said, 'Listen, the next time you do that, it's not going to be good for you. That's not the way I race. You want to block me, it's not going to be good.' I don't mean it as a threat. I'm just telling him that's the fact of it. "I don't race that way. If I block you, you've got the right to turn me around, but if you choke me down going into the corner just to try keep me behind you, expect to get loose." Blaney admitted he threw "a couple of big blocks" on Newman in the Charlotte races in May. "You make those decisions in a split-second," Blaney said. "You're not trying to screw that guy over, you're just like 'I have to help myself.' Between me and Ryan (Newman), I've always liked that you could talk to someone afterwards and have an understanding about it. "Newman said that was a big block, that was a kind of a late one. I said, 'Yeah, I knew it was close, sorry.' You could tell how close it was by how hard he hit you on the bumper. It's good to talk about it and not kind of let it brood over. Me and Ryan have always been good friends. He's someone I've looked up to for a long time. He's been a friend of my family's for a long time. It was good to talk to him and understand it."                                             To NASCAR, it was a simple call in penalizing William Byron for jumping the restart at Kentucky Speedway. Scott Miller, NASCAR senior vice president of competition, explained the penalty on "The Morning Drive" on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio on Monday. "(Byron) fired first in the restart zone, and he wasn't controlling the restart," Miller said. "It's kind of as simple as that." In the rules video that was played in the drivers meeting at Kentucky, it stated: "It will be the control vehicle's discretion to restart in the zone between the double marks and the single mark on the outer wall and on the racing surface." Clint Bowyer was the leader at the time. The penalty took place on Lap 184 of the 267-lap race. Byron went from second place to a lap down after serving the penalty and never recovered. He finished 18th.                                             Paul Menard confirmed this past weekend his contract status for next season, saying: "I have a good job, for sure. I love the Wood Brothers. I love my race team. They are good people. I have a contract for next year. I guess it is getting to be that time of year when people start talking about things. I have a contract and I love my team. We just have to perform better, that is all." Menard finished 11th Saturday. He is 20th in the season standings, 54 points out of the final playoff spot.                                             Sponsorship issues nearly cost eventual Truck champion Brett Moffitt his playoff eligibility last year and threaten the playoff eligibility for Tyler Ankrum this season . Ankrum won last weekend's Gander Outdoors Truck Series race at Kentucky but lack of sponsorship could be an issue for him. Ankrum was set to run a full season for DGR-Crosley once he turned 18 in March. He announced in June that he would not be running a full season with the team because of lack of sponsorship. 🚨 IMPORTANT UPDATE 🚨 @DGR_Crosley @TruexManagement @NASCAR_Trucks #NASCAR #NGOTS #AnkrumsAway pic.twitter.com/vq22AXngYT   Tyler Ankrum (@TylerAnkrum) June 12, 2019 He started races at Iowa and Gateway for NEMCO Motorsports and retired after less than 20 laps in both races, finishing 31st at Iowa and 30th at Gateway. By starting those races, he kept his playoff eligibility. Ankrum received a waiver from NASCAR for missing the season's first three races because he was not 18 years old at the time and could not run at Daytona, Atlanta and Las Vegas. He's run the remaining races. DGR-Crosley is a Toyota team and it leads to the question of what responsibility Toyota has to ensure that one of its playoff teams remains eligible for a championship run. David Wilson, president of Toyota Racing Development, said the company will help in ways its best suited to do so. "Our focus is on providing technical support to our team partners, and David Gilliland and his family, they're not maybe at the ( Kyle Busch Motorsports) level but make no mistake, we do have a strong technical partnership with them," Wilson told NBC Sports after Ankrum's win. Wilson said that Toyota had been with the team when they took what was the winning truck to a wind tunnel earlier. "We obviously are engaged and hopeful that they can put enough (sponsorship) together to keep Tyler moving forward, and we'd love to have him in the playoffs," Wilson said. Wilson admits a focus for Toyota is on Kyle Busch Motorsports. Harrison Burton and Todd Gilliland are both outside a playoff spot with three races left in the regular season. Toyota has two teams in the playoffs as of now with Ankrum and Austin Hill , who won at Daytona for the reigning Gander Outdoors Truck Series championship team, Hattori Racing Enterprises. Whatever Toyota teams are in the playoffs will get Wilson's attention. "Obviously we're going to focus our resources on whomever is fighting to win the championship," Wilson said. "There's not a question about it. If it happens to be non-KBM trucks, so be it." Follow @dustinlong and on Facebook


Jets linebacker Avery Williamson had some unfinished business to wrap up at the University of Kentucky. Completing his degree. A four-year player for the Wildcats, he never finished his degree in integrated strategic communications. At least that was the case until recently. Williamson went back to Lexington and officially graduated with the class of 2019. Want to give a special thanks to the University of Kentucky for taking me in as a wide eyed freshman 9 years ago and turning me into the man I am today. My parents, Barb Deniston, and Rock Oliver motivated me to complete this mission. #CollegeGrad #BBN pic.twitter.com/qGcBBsxU0c - Avery Williamson (@AWilliamson54) May 3, 2019 Williamson didn't have to go back to school because he's already an accomplished football player, but he isn't the type of person who doesn't finish something that he's started. "I'd say a big reason why I decided to come back was just because I didn't complete it, and I hate not completing things," Williamson said in an interview with Kentucky Football. "I feel like education is important. You never know what situations life might throw at you. You know, if I do want to continue broadcasting what could be the difference between me getting the job or somebody else and it might be that I have a college degree. So this is going to set me up for the later part of my life." As a football player at Kentucky, Williamson had 296 total tackles in his and was named Second-Team All-SEC after his senior season. He was a fifth-round pick by the Titans back in 2014 and spent four seasons there before joining the Jets as a free agent last offseason. With the Jets, Williamson recorded a career-high 120 tackles as well as six pass defenses, three sacks and two forced fumbles. Williamson will not be able to play football for his entire life, so this degree is for the next stage. He should have no problem finding a job for after his playing days now. MORE: Most bizarre and incredible catches by fishermen in past decade Rumor: LeBron made a visit to Kawhi Leonard during Raptors-Sixers series Packers rookie DL Kingsley Keke draws praise for pass-rushing potential Roundup: Major Floods Hit Houston; New Ed Sheeran-Justin Bieber Jam; Howard Stern's Cancer Scare NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players


(Bloomberg) -- Filings for U.S. unemployment benefits declined for the second time in three weeks, a sign the labor market is holding up, data showed Wednesday ahead of the June jobs report later this week. Jobless claims dropped to 221,000 in the week ended June 29, according to Labor Department figures that were close to the median estimate in Bloomberg's survey of economists. The four- week average, a less-volatile measure, edged up. Key Insights The decline in claims may temper concerns about the job market ahead of the Labor Department's employment report, which is projected to show payrolls climbed 164,000 after a weak 75,000 gain in May. Federal Reserve policy makers are monitoring the labor market for strains as they consider cutting interest rates, though claims still remain near the lowest level since 1969. Claims tend to be volatile around holidays, and next week's figures will include the July 4 holiday. Annual retooling at auto plants can also impact the data. A separate government report Wednesday showed the trade deficit widened in May to $55.5 billion, the biggest shortfall this year. Get More Continuing claims, which are reported with a one-week lag, fell by 8,000 to 1.69 million in the week ended June 22. The unemployment rate among people eligible for benefits held at 1.2%. Economists surveyed by Bloomberg projected claims to fall to 223,000. Previous week's number was revised to 229,000 from 227,000. The claims report was issued a day earlier than usual because of the Independence Day holiday on July 4. For more articles like this, please visit us at bloomberg.com ©2019 Bloomberg L.P.


The mighty Los Angeles Dodgers , who have the best record in the National League and have made back-to-back World Series appearances, continue to find ways to get better. One of the new things they are wrapped up in is using virtual reality to help their hitters prepare for opposing pitchers. At this point, it's worth a shot. The Dodgers are practicing their hitting in virtual reality. Some players' pregame routines now include time in a clubhouse lab or with a road-ready headset, studying the starter. "It's been helpful to see a pitcher before he pitches, if that makes sense." https://t.co/sBQvybrAoi   Pedro Moura (@pedromoura) May 17, 2019 "Our goal is to be a one-stop shop for all of our position players, to supply resources that speak to each one of them," Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said. "A few of our guys have really enjoyed the VR experience. At this point, we're still learning." Cody Bellinger , who is leading baseball in hitting and RBI, is one of the Dodger players to put on the headset and get an idea of what to expect from pitchers on the opposing team. Bellinger admittedly didn't find it helpful, but outfielder Joc Pederson is all about it, which might be why he's doing more damage at the dish and having his best offensive season to date. Fascinating story by Pedro on the growing use of virtual reality by the #Dodgers and other clubs - another step in baseball's tech revolution…$ https://t.co/TmOCgEBVpi   Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) May 17, 2019 A company called WIN Reality, which is co-founded by former MLB general manager Dan O'Dowd and his son Chris, is supplying the headsets and other necessary equipment. This kind of technology is catching fire, as the Dodgers aren't the only big league team going this route. There are 10 major-league clients using virtual reality, including the Tampa Bay Rays and Pittsburgh Pirates. It's only a matter of time until all 30 clubs have their own VR room setup in their clubhouses. Related slideshow: 2019 MLB season (provided by imagn)


ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Mike Trout's 250th home run was memorable in more ways than one. Trout's solo shot to left-center off traveled 473 feet and made him the sixth AL player to reach 250 homers before his 28th birthday as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Kansas City Royals 6-3 on Saturday night. The first-inning blast off Royals starter Jakob Junis (3-5) was also his second-longest since Statcast began measuring them in 2015 and the third-longest in the majors this season. ''I didn't see it land. I stopped watching,'' Angels manager Brad Ausmus said. ''As soon as he hit it, I knew it was gone.'' Shohei Ohtani also went deep and Griffin Canning pitched seven shutout innings as the Angels got their fourth win in five games this season against the Royals. Ohtani's two-run homer to right in the sixth was his second of the season. Last season's AL Rookie of the Year missed the first 34 games following Tommy John surgery. After going hitless in first seven at-bats, Ohtani has gone 12 for 35 with two home runs and has a six-game hitting streak. ''I'm getting better each at-bat I get. It is not 100, but getting closer and closer,'' Ohtani said through a translator. Canning (2-1) is only the second Angels starter to go at least seven innings, which is worst in the majors. The rookie right-hander retired the first 12 Royals he faced and allowed three hits with five strikeouts. Ty Buttrey worked the final 1 2/3 innings for his second save. ''I wasn't being super tentative and let my stuff work in the zone,'' he said. After Trout's homer, the Angels added another run in the second when Kole Calhoun led off with a double and scored on Jonathan Lucroy's single. Los Angeles added three in the sixth. Trout walked with one out before Ohtani clubbed a two-run shot over the right field wall for his first home run at Angels Stadium this season. Andrelton Simmons followed with a double to left and advanced to third on a throwing error. He scored on Calhoun's sacrifice fly to center to make it 5-0. Kansas City got on the board with three in the eighth off Taylor Cole. Whit Merrifield had a two-run double and scored on Adalberto Mondesi's bloop single. Lucroy, who had two hits, singled in Simmons in the eighth inning to extend the Angels' lead to three runs. Junis also went seven innings and yielded five runs (four earned) on six hits with six strikeouts. ''I thought he threw the ball well. He's just not pitching with a lot of luck right now,'' Royals manager Ned Yost said of Junis. ''Every once in a while, you will throw a fastball down the middle and they will either foul it off or pop it up. That isn't happening. Just got burned on a couple of mistakes.'' TRACKING TROUT Trout joins Jimmie Foxx, Mickey Mantle, Juan Gonzalez, Ken Griffey Jr. and Alex Rodriguez as the only AL players to hit 250 or more home runs before their age 28 season. He is also the 13th player to accomplish that milestone overall. Teammate Albert Pujols, Mel Ott, Eddie Mathews, Frank Robinson, Hank Aaron, Andruw Jones and Giancarlo Stanton reached it while playing in the NL. Eight of Trout's 10 homers this season have come at home. The tape-measure shot fell 4 feet shy of his career best, which came at Coors Field off Colorado's Chris Rusin in 2015. ROUGH STARTS Junis has allowed nine runs in the first inning 10 starts this season. Teams are hitting .333 against him in the opening frame (14 for 42), including four home runs. TRAINER'S ROOM Royals: Kansas City has requested release waivers on Frank Schwindel, who was designated for assignment Tuesday. Schwindel was the opening day first baseman but had just one hit in 15 at-bats in six games. There is a possibility he could be re-signed to a minor league contract. Angels: OF Justin Upton (turf toe) is doing some throwing and hitting, but the only running he is doing is on a treadmill. He is eligible to come off the 60-day injured list near the end of the month but said that it will ''be a while'' before he returns. UP NEXT Royals: LHP Danny Duffy (2-1, 3.97 ERA) has won his last two starts. He is 2-2 in seven career outings against the Angels, including a 5-1 loss on April 26 when he allowed three runs on five hits in five innings. Angels: LHP Tyler Skaggs (4-3, 5.05 ERA) has won three of his four starts since returning from the injured list (left ankle sprain). Teams have a .268 batting average against him, which is the highest among LA's starting staff. --- More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP-Sports


After extinguishing a trailer fire in Port Angeles, Washington, early Saturday morning, firefighters discovered the bodies of a 34-year mother and her three young children   and now, the woman's husband is facing a host of criminal charges. PEOPLE confirms Timothy Wetherington, 34, has been taken into custody for his alleged role in the mobile home blaze, charged with one count of first-degree arson and four counts of first-degree murder. Police in Port Angeles have yet to positively identify the remains recovered from the scorched trailer, but relatives have launched a GoFundMe campaign and named the four dead as Valerie Kambeitz, 34, Lilly Kambeitz, 9, Emma Kambeitz, 6, and Jayden Kambeitz, 5. Authorities have confirmed Valerie and her three children remain unaccounted for. "We are shocked and horrified about [what] has happened to our family," reads the GoFundMe page , which will help cover funeral costs for all four victims. "We can not understand how someone could do this to them." Police said witnesses spotted Wetherington running from the fire Saturday morning. Wetherington, Valerie's husband, lived with the family. Investigators did not say whether he is the father of her children. A motive has not been established. Wetherington was found Saturday evening, camped in the woods not far from the crime scene. After questioning, Wetherington was booked into the Clallam County Jail, where he remains without bail. He has yet to enter pleas to the charges he faces, and it was unclear Monday if he had an attorney who could speak on his behalf. • Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Click here to get breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases in the True Crime Newsletter. KIRO reports that Wetherington is a Level III sex offender, with previous convictions for child molestation and burglary with sexual motivation. The station also notes a vigil is planned for the family Monday at the Port Angeles City Pier at 5 p.m. Anyone with information relevant to this case is asked to call (360) 452-4545.


REDDING, Calif. (KCRA)   Two people were arrested Monday in connection to the death of two toddlers and the abuse of a child, the Redding Police Department said. Plumas County sheriff's deputies arrested Tami Joy Huntsman, 39, and Gonzalo Curiel, both of Qunicy, Calif., on charges of felony child abuse, torture and mayhem, police said. NBC News reported when investigators went to Huntsman's apartment, they discovered a young girl severely abused. She was taken to the hospital; her condition is unknown. Police said further investigation into the suspects led to the discovery of the toddlers' bodies. The identities of the toddlers and child have not been released at this time. Huntsman and Curiel were arrested later. Prosecutors told NBC News that Huntsman is an extended relative of the toddlers and child. All three children are siblings. NBC News reported the bodies of the two children were found in a storage unit in Redding. Police are working in conjunction with the Salinas Police Department and the Plumas County Sheriff's Office to investigate the case. No further information has been released. This story first appeared on KCRA.com .


Herb Miller III is a versatile defensive back and special teams player. During his first two seasons with the Florida Atlantic Owls, Miller played the outside corner position. As a junior Miller moved to nickel corner and that's where he stayed for the rest of his career. Miller is long and nimble, but he doesn't exactly possess deep speed. He has some physical tools to work with, but he isn't the perfect prospect either. Miller doesn't have strong ball skills as evidenced by his lack of production throughout his career. He is willing to come up and tackle, which will help him stick at the NFL level. Stats: 2015: 10 games, 29 total tackles, one interception, five passes defended and one forced fumble. 2016: 10 games, 26 total tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, three passes defended and one fumble recovery. 2017: 12 games, 34 total tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, one interception, four passes defended and one forced fumble. 2018: 7 games, 13 total tackles, 0.5 tackles for loss and two passes defended. Pro day results (via draftscout.com ): Height: 6-1 Weight: 190 Hands: 9 3/4 40 Yard Dash: 4.57 20 Yard Dash: 2.55 10-yard dash: 1.59 225-pound bench: 13 Vertical: 32.5 inches Broad Jump: 119 inches 20-yard shuttle: 4.24 3-Cone Drill: 7.25 Fit with the Chiefs: The Chiefs added Miller after a he impressed during his tryout at rookie minicamp. He's one of two players the team added from the Florida Atlantic Owls. During the 2019 NFL draft, the Chiefs waited until the sixth round to select a cornerback. The team had a strong need at the position and they didn't address it with a premium draft pick, which leaves some opportunity for a guy like Miller to jump in and make an impression. Undrafted status won't stop the Chiefs from playing a good player, just look at what happened with Charvarius Ward in 2018. As a nickel corner Miller has shown the ability to keep up with quick receivers, blitz, handle option plays and support in the run game. If the Chiefs plan to use him on the outside, he'll have to show improved coverage ability. In all likelihood, Miller's best chance with the Chiefs is to impress on the coverage unit on special teams. As a tryout player Miller has already gone farther than most. It's worth keeping an eye on him during training camp to see if he stands out among the crowd. Chiefs' undrafted free agents Position Player School Article Release Date WR Jamal Custis Syracuse 5/27 DE Tim Ward Old Dominion 5/28 RB James Williams Washington State 5/29 CB Mark Fields Clemson 5/30 WR Cody Thompson Toledo 5/31 CB Jalin Burrell New Mexico 6/1 LB Gary Johnson Texas 6/2 TE/FB John Lovett Princeton 6/3 OT Dino Boyd Cincinnati 6/4 WR Felton Davis Michigan State 6/5 LB Darius Harris Middle Tennessee 6/6 TE Joe Fortson Valdosta State 6/7 RB Marcus Marshall James Madison 6/8 QB Kyle Shurmur Vanderbilt 6/9 CB Dakari Monroe San Jose State 6/10 S Andrew Soroh Florida Atlantic 6/11 P Jack Fox Rice 6/12 CB Herb Miller Florida Atlantic 6/13 OT Chidi Okeke Tennessee State 6/14 MORE: Drake FaceTimed with Steph Curry after Game 6 to deliver a classy message This is how the Golden State Warriors head into the offseason Raptors President Masai Ujiri Accused of Pushing, Hitting Sheriff's Deputy in Postgame Incident Recap of Howie Roseman's dominant offseason Top of Packers WR depth chart takes shape following minicamp


Jurgen Klopp has revealed that he had a telephone conversation with Pep Guardiola in the immediate aftermath of Liverpool's Champions League victory over Tottenham. The pair have formed somewhat of a managerial rivalry with one another, first in Germany and now in England, as they have taken charge of the two outstanding teams in both countries - recently going toe-to-toe in the Premier League during the 2018/19 campaign. Speaking in an interview ahead of Liverpool's Community Shield clash against Manchester City , Klopp revealed to Goal that Guardiola was among the first to congratulate him on his achievement after he was handed the phone by Liverpool's head physio Lee Nobes. "There was just a lot of respect," Klopp said. "I don't know who called who, but Lee obviously worked with him at City. It was nice, a nice moment. We talked about what a great season it was, we had a few jokes. We were both obviously in a good mood!" Klopp then went on to discuss the relationship he has with Guardiola, adding that there is no feeling of animosity from his perspective. "I don't need this kind of 'battle' on the sideline. I don't need this very negative kind of emotion when I see my colleague a few yards away. I can still want to win the game with all I have without having all that. "Of course it's different in the games, because we are both very competitive. At that point, I am not too concerned with how our relationship can improve! For 90 minutes, my focus is somewhere else. "But it's a very respectful relationship. We don't have contact all of the time, apart from when we play each other - or if he calls our physio in the dressing room and I can get the phone! Apart from that, it's all good." Liverpool and City will compete for the first piece of silverware in the shape of the Community Shield on Sunday 4th August.


The Chargers are the latest team to wrap up all of their draft pick signings. The team announced on Friday that third-round selection Trey Pipkins agreed to a four-year deal with the team. The Chargers picked seven players in April overall. Pipkins is making the jump from Sioux Falls to the NFL after the Chargers plucked him from the Division II school. Pipkins was named an All-American at that level for his work during the 2018 season. He then got a longer look from scouts at the postseason East-West Shrine Game and Scouting Combine. He showed good athletic ability at both and has the kind of size NFL teams are looking for at tackle, but there's likely to be a lot of developmental work before Pipkins is in line for playing time on offense.


The Buffalo Bills return to game action with their first preseason contest on Thursday at New Era Field against the Indianapolis Colts. Buffalo moves on from its time at St. John Fisher, where the team has made some progress in their preparations for the 2019 season. For this first time, the team will see game action against a real opponent. There have been many events that took place over the past three weeks that give a glimpse into what the 2019 Buffalo Bills could resemble on the field. However, nothing is as great as the team facing off against a different team in live action. After all, the Bills have only had to battle each other on the field at training camp. Thursday will give an initial gauge into the progress of Buffalo. It is early, but there will definitely be things to watch when the Bills take the field. Here are six storylines to keep watch as Buffalo puts on the pads and hits the field against the Colts: Josh Allen's initial game action Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen. Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports What a difference a year makes. Last year, Josh Allen was one of three quarterbacks vying for the starting job. Now, he is the undisputed number one signal caller. Allen will take the field with the first-team offense Thursday with the hope to set a stronger tone on the offensive side of the ball for this season. While Allen will play limited snaps (along with most of the first-teamers), he will need to demonstrate some definitive progress in his game. He'll be under a microscope to a degree, as the number of snaps will be dissected even more closely. In his short time on the field, analysts will examine how Allen improves his decision-making and accuracy from last year. In addition, Allen will need to show his connection with the new targets amongst his receiving corps. Running back crowd Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus) There are several bodies in Buffalo's backfield who could potentially see relevant game action during the regular season. It could be argued that LeSean McCoy, Frank Gore, TJ Yeldon, and Devin Singletary could all fit into the Bills' game plan in different ways, thus earning each of them a solid amount of playing time. The problem? There's only a finite number of snaps, and it may be difficult to divvy up the workload to keep everyone content. Thus, this is the first stage of determining how this situation will flesh itself out. It's more important for the depth players, such as Singletary and Yeldon, to make their claim to move up the depth chart. If they show well Thursday, they may make Brian Daboll's job a bit more challenging when spreading the ball around. According to Buffalo head coach Sean McDermott, Gore will likely see more playing time over McCoy in the first week of the preseason, with that switching in Week 2. Offensive line carousel Buffalo Bills offensive guard Jon Feliciano. Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports The new offensive line has hit some bumps in the road. Mitch Morse, Spencer Long, LaAdrian Waddle, and Jon Felciano, and others have occured. Thus, some shuffling along the offensive line has occurred. McDermott and Daboll have tried out different offensive line combinations to find a cohesive and productive unit among the group. Rookie Cody Ford was moved around the line as well, sliding into right guard from right tackle as camp progressed. Russell Bodine and Feliciano saw time at center with Morse out of action due to being in concussion protocol. Thus, this will be an opportunity to see which players have earned the right to run with the first unit. With so many questions about this group, a strong performance will start to solidify some answers about the starting unit. In addition, the depth positions will be up for grades. Waddle's injury opens the door for someone to take control of the swing tackle spot on the roster. Essentially, which depth player will dominate to earn a look at first-team reps next week? Oliver, cornerbacks, and defensive dominance Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver. Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports The Bills' defense looks to continue its dominance. The strength of the team over the past two seasons, Buffalo's defense needs to keep the team afloat as the offensive looks to find its footing. Most of the starters on defense are returning this year. Adding Ed Oliver should hopefully strengthen the defensive line. Folks will be excited to see how Oliver fills the spot vacated by Kyle Williams' retirement. It's also worth noting that the Bills will start their official search for the counterpart to Tre'Davious White. Levi Wallace and Kevin Johnson will make their argument for starting duties during this initial preseason game. With EJ Gaines out, the battle is down to two. No matter who is on the field, the Bills should look to control the game, especially with Colts starting quarterback Andrew Luck scheduled to be on the sidelines for this game. Special teams improvement Buffalo Bills wide receiver Andre Roberts. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus) The Bills special teams unit last year was a bit rugged. The coverage team was inconsistent, and the return game was lackluster. Buffalo hired Heath Farwell to remedy some of the issues, replacing Danny Crossman as the unit's coordinator. In addition, Andre Roberts, the 2018 All-Pro special teams returner, was signed during free agency. Players such as Senorise Perry and Maurice Alexander were added to the coverage unit. McDermott loves to talk about the thirds of the game, and of course, special teams is one-third of the whole. The team took far too many penalties on special teams last year. Improving their play will hopefully aid the offense and defense as well. Depth chart standout Buffalo Bills receiver David Sills. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes) The underdog story is always one to watch for during the preseason. Which player will elevate his game and make the team's decision difficult as cut day approaches? The Bills have no shortage of players who could make a splash, and it could start against the Colts. There are several receiving options on Buffalo's roster who will need to make a big splash to put their names back on the roster radar. Duke Williams, David Sills V, and Cam Phillips are a few of the players who are in need of a big game to inch their way up the depth chart. The less glorious but massively important offensive line depth is something to consider as well. Conor McDermott, Wyatt Teller, and Ike Boettger all will battle for the final spots on the roster. Defensively, guys like Mike Love, Vosean Joseph, and Jaquan Johnson are guys who could impress Thursday night. No matter what, there will be at least one player who sees his stock rise based on a strong performance. Even if it's against a fellow third-teamer, dominating play will earn the eye of the coaching staff. MORE: A furious Chris Davis had to be held back from Orioles manager Brandon Hyde News: Cowboys predicted to win Super Bowl 54, Garrett: 'not even close' 8 players to watch during Packers' preseason opener vs. Texans Roundup: Bella Hadid and The Weeknd Appear to Split Again, Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame Class 'He's a circus catch guy': Rookie WR Jakobi Meyers is a converted QB standing out at Patriots camp


DULUTH, Minn. (AP)   City leaders in Duluth, Minnesota, are taking steps to ensure that residents will be safe following the upcoming reconstruction of a refinery that exploded in neighboring Superior, Wisconsin. The Husky Energy oil refinery in Superior was rocked last April by a huge blast and fire. The flying shrapnel narrowly missed a tank of hydrogen fluoride, a toxic chemical that can be deadly if inhaled. Mel Duvall, a spokesman for Husky, noted in April that the rebuilt refinery will still use hydrogen fluoride after an examination determined that "alternatives were not commercially viable or introduced significant risks for the Superior Refinery." The reconstruction will cost more than $400 million, Duvall said. Duluth Mayor Emily Larson called Husky's choice to proceed with the use of hydrogen fluoride "unacceptable," although she recognized her lack of authority to stop the company from moving forward with its plans. "I do have a way to help impact whether or not the industry is going to continue to be supported in making that choice," she said. Superior Mayor Jim Paine also rebuked Husky for its plan to still use hydrogen fluoride. Duluth and Superior lie adjacent to each other on the southwestern tip of Lake Superior, separated only by the mouth of the St. Louis River. The Duluth City Council will vote Monday on a resolution that would ask the Environmental Protection Agency to examine hydrogen fluoride usage at the Husky refinery, the Minnesota Public Radio News reported. The U.S. Chemical Safety Board, the agency that investigated the Husky refinery blast, asked the EPA in April to update its last analysis of hydrogen fluoride usage, which was completed in 1993. "People are afraid. They are afraid of this toxic chemical in their midst, afraid of the potential for it to be released," said Kristen Kulinowski, the provisional executive authority of the safety board. Industry and government, she added, "need to do everything that we can to ensure that people remain safe in the shadows of these dangerous refineries." The EPA has yet to respond to the safety board's request. Paine said he wants Husky to build the safest oil refinery possible. "The refinery still remains an important part of the economy in the city of Superior, and a lot of us over here very much support its operation," he said. "Safety is our first priority, but we still support an operating refinery as well." ___ Information from: Minnesota Public Radio News, http://www.mprnews.org


WAPAKONETA, Ohio (AP)   New statues of astronaut Neil Armstrong were unveiled and an education center was dedicated in his name on Sunday as his Ohio hometown continued celebrating its native son's history-making moon mission 50 years ago this month. Republican Gov. Mike DeWine and other officials gathered at the Armstrong Air and Space Museum in Wapakoneta for the unveiling Sunday of a bronze life-sized statue of Armstrong as a test pilot. Another statue of him outside the museum as a boy sitting on a bench while holding a model airplane also was unveiled Sunday. There was also a ribbon-cutting to dedicate the Armstrong STEM Inspiration Center at the museum. That center is intended to promote science, technology, engineering and math learning. The governor told those gathered at the museum that they were there to honor a courageous Ohioan "who inspired us 50 years ago and a man who continues to really inspire us today." DeWine said the events were not only about honoring the past, but also about looking to the future. He said the hope and belief is that the new education center "will inspire young people, maybe future Neil Armstrongs, young people who have an interest in science and math, and maybe that will spark something special in them when they come in here." One of Armstrong's sons, Mark Armstrong, also talked of the importance of inspiring young people. "You're just looking to make one connection with someone, a little boy or a little girl that starts to dream, and those dreams carry them throughout their entire lives." Armstrong stepped on the moon's surface on July 20, 1969. A celebration of the moon landing which had already begun continues through July 21 in the western Ohio city of about 10,000. ___ Follow AP's full coverage of the Apollo 11 anniversary at: https://apnews.com/Apollo11moonlanding


Manchester United desperately need a hero and a leader. Think Roy Keane at the Stadio delle Alpi in 1999, but that level of heroism and leadership spread over a whole season. That is seemingly the only way the club, who probably won't have a great summer in term of recruitment (let's be realistic about this) will feasibly challenge for just a top four place in 2019/20. Even if United bring in the six, seven or even more players it will take to revitalise a squad with more deadwood than a beaver dam blocking the River Irwell, the chances of the new-look group instantly gelling when most, like Swansea's Daniel James, are expected to be raw talents is minimal unless someone already at Old Trafford steps up and drags everyone forward together. Look around the current dressing room and there are few options, but Paul Pogba absolutely could be that person if he actually wants to be. He has the ability, no doubt. At 26 he is also old enough and has experience behind him. And he clearly has leadership qualities because we've all seen the videos that emerged of his rousing dressing room speeches with France en-route to winning the 2018 World Cup. If Pogba could do that for United next season, fantastic. There's a feeling that he's still not hit top level in England and he was slated by some in 2018/19, and that was despite being by far the club's best player, having the most prolific campaign of his career with 16 goals - 13 in the Premier League - and also leading the team in assists after laying on 11 goals for other players. Imagine what he could do at full throttle... The problem is, does he actually want that? Does he want to have to drag along underperforming teammates and a host of new raw talents on the offer of little more than vague hope? The easy option for Pogba is to push for a summer exit. There has been a lot of talk about Real Madrid and linking up with fellow countryman Zinedine Zidane in the Spanish capital. Los Blancos' ongoing spending spree - €50m on Eder Milito, €60m on Luka Jovic, an expected €50m deal for Ferland Mendy, a fee likely to be in excess of €100m for Eden Hazard - and currently a lack of player sales - Gareth Bale, Marcelo, James Rodriguez etc - could kill a deal for Pogba. As much as the media might like to imply it, Real do not have limitless resources. But a move to Juventus might be more viable and equally as attractive. Reports from Sky Sports and The Guardian this week have suggested that there has been 'contact' between Juve and United over a possible deal, while Bianconeri sporting director Fabio Paratici has not ruled it out. Juventus could potentially make it more affordable by offering players in the deal - Paulo Dybala, who has fallen under the shadow of Cristiano Ronaldo despite a superb 2017/18 season, Alex Sandro or Douglas Costa are the early names mooted. Equally, selling any of those players to other clubs could also help raise funds to meet United's alleged asking price for Pogba - around £150m. Pogba would be walking into a team ready to win yet another Serie A title and would strengthen the club's hopes of finally breaking what will be a 24-year Champions League drought by 2020. He would also be playing with Ronaldo in Turin, rather than Alexis Sanchez. The only way that United can really keep Pogba this summer is if he is 100% committed to performing to the best of his ability and stepping up as a leader - rumour has it that manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants to offer him a captaincy role to further that. But if there is even a shred of doubt over whether he wants to be involved, the club absolutely must sell and move on. The only problem then is, in a week in which former manager Louis van Gaal has claimed that executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward has 'zero understanding of football', do you actually trust the Old Trafford hierarchy to smartly invest the significant windfall from selling Pogba? No, me neither.


Now that he's retired, former Oklahoma City Thunder center Kendrick Perkins will talk about the game of basketball with anyone and anywhere he can. He's even been dipping his toe in the reporting game, providing insight on the Kawhi Leonard free agency extravaganza, citing he has sources along the way. In the course of discussing Leonard's situation - who has yet to decide between the Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers and Toronto Raptors - Perkins' own days as a player have popped up. Now, it's no secret Perkins didn't have any free agency tours like Leonard or Kevin Durant did. But he did manage to get a contract extension from the Thunder back in 2010-11 before playing a minute for Oklahoma City. While the four-year, $36 million extension seemed like an easy decision - which it was for Perkins himself - the big man had to convince his agent, Bob Myers, it was a good idea. Perkins detailed the experience in his appearance on the latest episode of ESPN 's "Brian Windhorst and The Hoop Collective": I argued with Bob Myers, who was my agent, for 30 minutes. 'Cause he was telling me, 'Hey Perk, wait 'cause I got an offer from - I could get you in Golden State for five year[s] [$]55 [million].' And I was like, 'Five year[s], [$]55 [million] or take four year[s], [$]40 [million] right now. I'll take the four year[s], [$]40 [million] right now.' MORE: Kevin Durant calls 'BS' on Stephen A. Smith's explosive claims on First Take Elfrid Payton: 'I feel we embody what New York basketball was about back in the day' 9 quarterbacks who will improve in 2019 Stephen A. Smith Says Kevin Durant Told Russell Westbrook He'd Stay in OKC, KD Says That's BS 'You don't know me like that': Kevin Durant, the Warriors and a toxic locker room


Houston has been involved in this week's Noah Syndergaard rumor extravaganza, but at last check , the Astros were said to be "pessimistic" about acquiring him. It turns out the team has "backed off" in its pursuit of Syndergaard partly because of a hesitance to trade high-end outfield prospect Kyle Tucker , Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports (subscription required). Now 22, Tucker has been considered one of the game's premier prospects since the Astros drafted him fifth overall in 2015. Baseball America (subscription required) ranked him as the game's 12th-best farmhand in its most recent update, while ESPN's Keith Law (subscription) placed him 19th. Tucker's lone taste of major league action last year went horribly   he hit .141/.236/.203 in 72 homer-less plate appearances   but Law explains there's little cause for panic. At the same time, though, BA and Law each suggest he may be a candidate for a change of scenery. There is no immediate opening for Tucker in Houston, which has Michael Brantley and Josh Reddick as its primary corner outfielders, superlative rookie Yordan Alvarez at designated hitter and Yuli Gurriel at first base (where Tucker has been getting work of late). Nevertheless, indications are that Tucker's an Astro to stay. Two weeks ago, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic (subscription) wrote that "it would be a major upset" to see the Astros ship him out for a starting pitcher by Wednesday's deadline. General manager Jeff Luhnow explained to Kaplan at the time that the Astros still regard Tucker as a cornerstone in the making. Although he stopped short of calling Tucker "untouchable," Luhnow noted, "I see Tucker as a part of this team going forward." He added that "it would be very difficult for us to move one of the top prospects in the game who is just starting his career and is still young and looks like he's going to have a lot of upside." Tucker, for what it's worth, has slashed .261/.344/.558 with 26 home runs and 22 stolen bases in 403 Triple-A plate appearances this year. Those look like exceptional numbers on paper, but Tucker's output has only been 10 percent better than average in the offensive gantlet known as the Pacific Coast League, according to FanGraphs' wRC+ metric. Tucker was an incredible 55 percent superior to the league mean when he hit .332/.400/.590 with 24 HRs and 20 steals in 465 PA during his first try at the Triple-A level in 2018. He has since upped his strikeout rate from 18.1 percent to 24.1. Despite his downturn in production this year, doubters in Tucker's long-term potential are few and far between. And if the Astros don't want to move Tucker for Syndergaard, arguably the most valuable starter on the trade market, then it stands to reason he's not going anywhere.


The mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has compared the language used by Donald Trump to rally his supporters to that of "the fascists of the 20th century" in an explosive intervention before the US president's state visit to London that begins on Monday. Writing in the Observer Khan condemned the red-carpet treatment being afforded to Trump who, with his wife Melania, will be a guest of the Queen during his three-day stay, which is expected to provoke massive protests in the capital on Tuesday. Khan said: "President Donald Trump is just one of the most egregious examples of a growing global threat. The far right is on the rise around the world, threatening our hard-won rights and freedoms and the values that have defined our liberal, democratic societies for more than 70 years. Related: It's un-British to roll out the red carpet for Donald Trump "Viktor Orbán in Hungary, Matteo Salvini in Italy, Marine Le Pen in France and Nigel Farage here in the UK are using the same divisive tropes of the fascists of the 20th century to garner support, but with new sinister methods to deliver their message. And they are gaining ground and winning power and influence in places that would have been unthinkable just a few years ago." Khan, who has had a feud with Trump since becoming mayor in 2016, added: "This is a man who also tried to exploit Londoners' fears following a horrific terrorist attack on our city, amplified the tweets of a British far-right racist group, denounced as fake news the robust scientific evidence warning of the dangers of climate change, and is now trying to interfere shamelessly in the Conservative party leadership race by backing Boris Johnson because he believes it would enable him to gain an ally in Number 10 for his divisive agenda." On Saturday Trump defied diplomatic convention which dictates that leaders do not weigh in to the domestic politics of other nations, particularly ahead of visits, by backing Johnson to succeed Theresa May in an interview with the Sun . He also used the interview to describe the Duchess of Sussex, as "nasty". Mel Stride, the newly appointed Commons leader, made clear his surprise at Trump's comments, saying that while the president was entitled to his opinion, he would not be picking the next British prime minister. Jeremy Corbyn, the Labour leader, said: "President Trump's attempt to decide who will be Britain's next prime minister is an entirely unacceptable interference in our country's democracy. The next prime minister should be chosen not by the US president, nor by 100,000 unrepresentative Conservative party members, but by the British people in a general election." Jo Swinson, deputy leader of the Liberal Democrats, said: "It shouldn't come as a surprise that Donald Trump backs Boris, they're cut from the same cloth. Boris Johnson is what you'd get if you sent Donald Trump to Eton. "They're both unqualified to lead, both revel in offending people and both represent the strain of nationalism and populism that we need a liberal movement to stand up to." In May 2016 Trump challenged Khan to an IQ test, after the mayor said the president's views on Islam were "ignorant". Then following the terrorist attack on London Bridge and Borough market in 2017, the president accused Khan of "pathetic" behaviour. In July last year Trump said Khan had "done a very bad job on terrorism". Organisers of the protests on Tuesday say they will register their anger both against Trump and his wider views, including those on Brexit, which the US president has made clear he supports. Alena Ivanova, a campaign organiser for Another Europe is Possible, said: "Tuesday's protests aren't just about Trump, they're about Trumpism   a politics of racism and bigotry. Trump is part of a global nationalist surge, and Brexit and its cheerleaders are the British franchise of it. Like Trump, Brexit is a threat to our basic rights and freedoms, and promises a future of division, despair and rightwing economics." At least 250,000 people are expected to turn out in central London at 11am, on a route between Trafalgar Square and Parliament Square, when Trump meets Theresa May in Downing Street. Organisers of the rally claim that US officials have pressured the Metropolitan police to impose an unprecedented "exclusion zone" around Trump's route to keep him at a distance from the public. One plan is for a "cage" or "pen" to hold demonstrators on Whitehall about 70 metres from Downing Street to keep them out of earshot during Trump's meeting with May. "They get to choose who goes in and who goes out , which is a totally ridiculous proposition on our right to protest," said Asad Rehman of the Stop Trump Coalition. The giant "Trump baby" blimp is expected to be deployed in Trafalgar Square, but only if the fundraising page for charities "against the politics of hate and division" reaches £30,000, organisers say.


EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.   After two days of rookie minicamp, it's easy to see why the New York Giants drafted Daniel Jones of Duke with the No. 6 pick. He reminds them of someone they know: Eli Manning. Jones can throw all the passes. His focus is football. And when he talks about life in the NFL, he sounds like a coach. Jones may be bland, but that's the way the Giants like their players these days. Team first, everything else second. Rock the boat and the Giants' patience will run out   as it did with Odell Beckham Jr. In the minicamp that ends Sunday, Jones' throws were crisp. If there was any drawback, some tosses had a little too much heat on them. He showed he could handle the media. He said nothing controversial and didn't bother to see what anyone had written or said about him. "I got up, got over here and opened up the second install," he said. "That's what I needed to do." Coming to the camp, the Giants gave Jones a portion of their playbook so they could run plays with the 76 players in attendance. "It has been manageable, but it's all new stuff for everyone," Jones said. "I think it was a good amount of stuff. It's going to be a challenge just to learn the verbiage and the way everything is called, the way everything is structured in the offense. I thought it was a good amount for the first day and we kind of got an equal amount the second." Jones will be given a bigger package to take home to North Carolina. The rookies and free agents are due back a week from Monday, when they will start working with the veterans. "I'm going to try to learn as much as I possibly can," said Jones, who also plans to throw during the week off. "It's tough without being on the field necessarily in 11-on-11 football, but if he expects me to do it, I will make sure I do my best to do it." Coach Pat Shurmur has been pleased with what he has seen, although the 21-year-old is going to have to make adjustments. While the fundamentals are relatively the same, New York has its quarterbacks under center much more than Duke did. The Giants also have different drop backs that will cause Jones to adjust some of his footwork, the coach said. Jones brings a new element to the position   his ability to move in the pocket. The 38-year-old Manning has rarely scrambled since taking over as the Giants quarterback in 2004. "I really believe you have to be able to move," Shurmur said. "There has to be mobility. Whether you are moving around in the pocket, scrambling, you have to be able to move. He can do that. Then, arm strength. If you don't have the first few, arm strength means nothing, in my mind. He has arm strength as well. I think you saw that as well." Since the draft, Shurmur said Manning has had no response to the Giants taking an heir apparent. "I have never been around a person that can stay in the moment better than Eli," Shurmur said. "That is something that is really unique about him. He is staying in the moment and training to have a terrific season. He looks really good out here throwing, moving and doing all the things necessary." NOTES: S Jacob Thieneman and LB Nate Harvey sustained knee injuries that may require surgery, Shurmur said. He said they were hurt in non-contact drills. ... Jones was intercepted in Saturday afternoon's practice by free agent cornerback McKinley Whitfield of Tulsa. The pass was initially tipped by cornerback DeAndre Baker, the Giants' third pick in the first round. ___ More AP NFL: https://apnews.com/NFL and https://twitter.com/AP_NFL


The 2019 MLB All-Star celebrity softball game will carry a distinct Cleveland flavor, showing off an array of well-know actors and musicians from the area as well as beloved local athletes. Jamie Foxx, Jim Thome and J.R. Smith are among the most famous people who will be present at Progressive Field. The MVP of last year's celebrity game, WWE wrestler Mike "The Miz" Mizanin, is back to defend his award. MORE: Watch 'ChangeUp,' a new MLB live whiparound show on DAZN While the contest will take place Sunday, July 7, it won't be televised until the following night. Here's a full look at who made the rosters   and who we wish had participated. MLB All-Star rosters | Futures Game roster | Celebrity softball game roster Who's on the 2019 celebrity softball game roster? Celebrities Name From where? Stephanie Beatriz Actress ("Brooklyn 99") Drew Carey TV host Priah Ferguson Actress ("Stranger Things") Max Greenfield Actor ("New Girl") Jamie Foxx Actor/musician/comedian Machine Gun Kelly Rapper Allie LaForce Sports broadcaster Jerry Lorenzo Fashion designer Anthony Mackie Actor ("Hurt Locker," Marvel franchise) Dr. Oz TV host Dascha Polanco Actress ("Orange is the New Black") Quincy Actor ("Star") Scott Rogowsky Host of DAZN's "ChangeUp" Colton Underwood TV persona ("The Bachelor") Daddy Yankee Musician Former MLB players Name MLB HRs SBs Ks Jim Thome 612 19 2548 Ryan Howard 382 12 1843 Mike Napoli 267 39 1468 Travis Hafner 213 11 976 Kenny Lofton 130 622 1016 Carlos Baerga 134 59 580 Non-baseball athletes Name From where? Jennie Finch U.S. softball Travis Kelce NFL (Chiefs) Stipe Miocic MMA fighter Mike "The Miz" Mizanin WWE Joe Thomas NFL (Browns) Class of his own Name J.R. Smith Who's NOT on the 2019 celebrity softball game roster? These are people with Cleveland ties   sports or otherwise   who would have been fun to see on the field. Cleveland athletes Name Cleveland team Superpower Roberto Alomar Indians Glove of gold Albert Belle Indians Mammoth home runs LeBron James Cavaliers Might be Superman Cleveland natives Name Occupation Halle Berry Actress Kid Cudi Musician Steve Harvey TV personality When is the MLB All-Star celebrity softball game, and what TV channel is it on? The contest will begin at 5 p.m. ET Sunday, July 7, but won't be broadcast nationally until Monday, July 8, on ESPN. The TV airing will begin immediately following the Home Run Derby. Related slideshow: The 2019 MLB season (Provided by imagn)