Looking to explore the top candy stores around? Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top candy stores in Denver, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you're in the market for candy stores. 1. Rocket Fizz Topping the list is Rocket Fizz . Located at 1512 Larimer St., Suite R-25 in Lower Downtown, the candy store is the highest-rated candy store in Denver, boasting 4.5 stars out of 106 reviews on Yelp. 2. Roberta's Chocolates Next up is Sloan Lake's Roberta's Chocolates , situated at 4840 W. 29th Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 61 reviews on Yelp, the candy store and chocolatier and shop has proven to be a local favorite. 3. City Pop Central Business District's City Pop , located at 1561 Champa St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the candy store and popcorn shop 4.5 stars out of 40 reviews. 4. Enstrom Candies Over in Country Club, check out Enstrom Candies , which has earned four stars out of 37 reviews on Yelp. You can find the candy store and chocolatier and shop, which offers coffee and tea and more, at 201 University Blvd., Suite 118. This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


CINCINNATI (AP) A storm delay left both starters struggling to regain their touch. Luis Castillo did better handling the challenge. Castillo pitched two-hit ball into the seventh inning, Nick Senzel returned from an eye injury and drove in a pair of runs, and the Cincinnati Reds held on for a 3-2 victory over the Houston Astros on Monday night. The game was delayed 52 minutes in the bottom of the third inning because of a storm, and a double rainbow formed as the skies cleared. Both starters returned and wound up with season highs in walks. Castillo (7-1) walked a career-high six but allowed only a pair of singles before leaving with two on and no outs in the seventh. Shortstop Jose Peraza's throwing error let in a run in the seventh, and Michael Brantley doubled home another. ''He's got really good stuff, a great changeup,'' said Astros shortstop Alex Bregman, who struck out twice against Castillo. ''He was mixing and matching.'' Reds manager David Bell wouldn't have brought Castillo back had the storm lasted much longer. Castillo rested for a half-hour and started getting ready to pitch again. ''I think I controlled the game after that,'' Castillo said. Astros starter Wade Miley (6-4) didn't fare so well. He walked three in the fifth inning, setting up a three-run rally. Senzel singled home two, and Eugenio Suarez's single completed the rally. Senzel was back in the lineup after missing a game with an eye injury. He fouled a pitch that bounced and hit him just above the left eye on Saturday, requiring three stitches. Miley gave up four hits and a season-high four walks in 4 1/3 innings as he took his first loss in June. ''He stayed loose,'' manager AJ Hinch said. ''It does disrupt it a little bit.'' Bell closed it with an unorthodox move. He brought in closer Raisel Iglesias in the eighth, and he escaped a threat when Tony Kemp grounded out with runners on second and third. Iglesias hadn't pitched in six days and wasn't as sharp, so Bell replaced him with a runner aboard and one out in the ninth. Michael Lorenzen got the last two outs and his third save. ''He can be dominant,'' Bell said of Iglesias. ''He wasn't as dominant tonight.'' Iglesias said he wasn't surprised by Bell's move. ''My command wasn't good because I had gone a few days without pitching,'' he said. TOGETHER AGAIN The Reds got the better of a reunion of once-familiar foes that rarely play each other anymore. Houston's 845 all-time games against Cincinnati are by far its most against any opponent. The Astros are visiting Cincinnati for the first time since 2012. They're 40-36 all-time at Great American Ball Park. SCOOTER'S RETURN Second baseman Scooter Gennett began a rehab assignment Monday, going 0 for 2 with a walk at Class A Daytona. He's recovering from a severe groin injury in spring training that has sidelined him all season. Gennett was the Reds' top hitter over the last two seasons. OUCH! Kyle Farmer's grounder down the third base line deflected off umpire Marvin Hudson, who couldn't get out of the way. Farmer got a single. INTERLEAGUE NUMBERS The Astros are 3-3 in interleague play this season. The Reds are 4-5. They haven't had a winning record against the AL since 2013. STINGY CASTILLO Castillo is the first Reds pitcher to have seven starts with at least five innings, two or fewer hits, and two or fewer runs allowed. PUT ME IN COACH Hinch started Josh Reddick in center field for the first time this season, shuffling his lineup to try to get more offense against Castillo. It was his 26th career start in center, his first since 2017. TRAINER'S ROOM Astros: Outfielder George Springer took live batting practice Monday, his next step in recovering from a strained left hamstring. Reds: Left-hander Alex Wood will throw batting practice Tuesday and again over the weekend. If he comes through it without issue, he'll start a rehab assignment next week. Wood has been sidelined since spring training with a back injury. UP NEXT Astros: Justin Verlander (9-2) is 1-0 in three June starts with a 2.95 ERA. He allowed two runs in six innings of his only career start against the Reds. Reds: Anthony DeSclafani (3-3) is 1-0 in two June starts with a 1.69 ERA. He's never faced the Astros. --- More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP-Sports


Red Bull says there was nothing else it could have done to try to help Max Verstappen win the Hungarian Grand Prix, with the Dutchman trapped in an 'all to lose' situation that was unable to counter the ultimately quicker Mercedes car of Lewis Hamilton. Verstappen led the Hungaroring race from pole position and appeared to have enough to hold off Hamilton during the opening phase of the race. But Mercedes elected to switch Hamilton to a fresh set of medium tyres so he could make an end of race charge. Verstappen did not have enough of an advantage to cover that move, so he had to try to hold on at the front with older rubber. In the end, the Dutchman did not quite have enough pace because Hamilton was able to close a 19-second deficit and swoop in to the lead with four laps to go. Red Bull team principal Christian Horner is adamant that his outfit did not get its strategy wrong, and says its biggest handicap was having to fight a Mercedes car that was quicker in the race. Asked by Motorsport.com if he had considered stopping twice like Hamilton, Horner said: "No. It was all to lose. "If we had stopped and they had done the opposite, then they had what looked like a little bit more of a pace advantage. They had six lap fresher tyres and I don't think we would have caught Lewis at the pace he caught us. "So it is frustrating that there were no other drivers in the mix because if he had dropped behind a Ferrari or even his teammate, then it would not have been an option open to them. But that is the way it goes sometimes." Read Also: Verstappen: Hamilton push showed "how much margin" Mercedes has Mercedes had ruled out two-stop strategy before race Horner said Verstappen's understanding of the situation he was in explained why he was so calm after the race, despite having lost out so close to the chequered flag. "I think he has driven with great maturity," said Horner. "To lose a race with four laps to go is hugely frustrating, but he gets the bigger picture. He knew the situation we were in and he understood how the race was being read. "To the layman you could think that Red Bull got its strategy wrong. We didn't. Mercedes just had a quicker car and the ability of a free stop opened up for them."


CLEVELAND   Prosecutors say a Cleveland truck driver indicted on multiple counts of aggravated murder in the slayings of four people is a serial killer. Robert Rembert was indicted Tuesday. Cuyahoga (ky-uh-HOH'-guh) County prosecutors say Rembert was arrested Sept. 21 at a truck stop and has been held on a $1 million bond. Prosecutors say DNA evidence matched Rembert to the rape and strangulation deaths of Rena Mae Payne in May 1997 and Kimberly Hall this June. Rembert also is charged with fatally shooting Morgan Nietzel and his cousin Jerry Rembert in their heads at a Cleveland home Sept. 20. Prosecutors say Rembert served six years in prison after being convicted of voluntary manslaughter for killing Dadren Lewis in December 1997. Rembert can't be reached for comment while in custody. It's unclear if he has an attorney.


Stockton will stay hot through next week, according to drone-powered weather forecasting service Saildrone . Temperatures will reach a high of 93 degrees today, climbing to 102 degrees on Tuesday. The immediate forecast also has partly cloudy skies in store for today. Skies will start to clear up on Friday. Winds will remain fairly calm in the course of the week, with the highest speeds today at just 11 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.


The future of the UConn football program was thrown into question Saturday amid widespread reports that the school's athletic programs would be returning to the Big East in the near future. While that's excellent for most of their squads   particularly the basketball team   it poses a big issue for the football program. The Big East does not participate in football, and the American Athletic Conference is unlikely to retain UConn as a football-only member, meaning the program could be forced to go independent. Don't ask head coach Randy Edsall about this   he tweeted on Saturday that he doesn't really know what's going on. pic.twitter.com/lNcuu9Mb58   Randy Edsall (@RandyEdsall) June 22, 2019 Maybe Edsall is still coming to terms with the potential end of "The Civil Conflict ." It would truly be a tremendous loss.


We like to talk about classes in the auto industry as though they were neatly defined categories that vehicles fit into. But that's baloney. The car market is like some flowery New England school where students make their own curriculum: There are no classes. From the Fiat 500 to the Chevrolet Suburban, there's practically an unbroken spectrum of vehicle sizes, weights, proportions, and purposes. And even specific points along the spectrum contain their own spectra spectra within spectra, man, kaleidoscopic fractals within gifs of shorelines and galaxies and an Escher sketch of a cat's iris . . . Research the BMW X2 M on MSN Autos Research the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Whoa. Who brought those brownies in the break room? Speaking of high, the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque tested here certainly feels higher than the BMW X2 M35i we drove alongside it. Not high in the intoxicated sense, just high as in its roof is nearly five inches farther from the pavement and you sit about that much above the X2 driver when you're behind the wheel. And so, while the interior measurements of these entry-level crossovers from premium brands make them appear to be similar on paper, the two are quite different. The upright Land Rover's interior feels far more spacious than the squatty BMW's. Occupants in both rows sit farther off the floor, and there's sufficient room for a quartet of six-plus-footers to ride in perfect comfort, with nobody's knees buried in the dash or the front-row seatbacks. There's a more comfortable lean to the Evoque's rear seatbacks, too. A group of people of similar size is going to be doing a lot of complaining and cramping in the X2. Likewise, while the cargo-volume measurements are the same, the Land Rover's space is more useful, accommodating an extra piece of luggage compared with the BMW's. If you like the relatives you're picking up from the airport, that matters. There's a downside to the Rover's size, though, and that's weight. It's heavier than the BMW by 680 pounds, which is a staggering 18 percent of the X2's weight. Given that, the Brit's mere 2-mpg penalty in EPA-rated combined fuel economy is rather surprising. What isn't surprising is their acceleration performance. Each of these two vehicles packs a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four engine, BMW's making 302 horsepower and Land Rover's, 296. But with 332 pound-feet of torque on hand, the X2 has a 37-lb-ft advantage over the heavier Evoque. It hits 60 mph a full two seconds sooner and 100 mph seven seconds earlier, making freeway entrances much easier in the BMW. Plus, the Evoque sounds bored, as though there's sound coming from the tailpipes only because there has to be. The X2, on the other hand, has a rorty liveliness that speaks to the spirit and passion of the people involved with its making. We know that acceleration above 70 mph or so only matters in police chases and, to buyers of these vehicles, at about 3:30 a.m. on Black Friday but it's a good illustration of just how different the experience is that the BMW needs 22.0 seconds to hit 130 mph from rest and the Rover needs very nearly double that 43.3 seconds. One of these things is quick; the other is not. Both of them are sporty, though the BMW is more so. Land Rover made a tremendous improvement in this generation of Evoque . The last one had a punishing, flinty ride, but this new model is compliant and comfortable. It handles, too, with an easy balance that masks and makes the most of its comparatively low grip. It's less successful at hiding its weight and height, with a tippiness in rapid transitions that had it stumbling over its own feet or rather its own stability-control programming in the slalom, trailing the X2 by more than 5 mph. Comparison-test history shows that this margin is massive. That spread is not solely the fault of the Land Rover. It is also a credit to the BMW, which editor at large Daniel Pund described as "a sport compact car posing as an SUV." Its steering is weighty and natural, turn-in is immediate, and the ride is uncompromising. The firm brake pedal hauls the M35i down from 70 mph in just 168 feet, and the Pirelli P Zero Run Flat PZ4s generate 0.90 g of skidpad stick. The toad-shaped BMW is wholly incapable of turning heads the way the Land Rover can, though. The Evoque is a fashion accessory, pure and simple. Its greater functionality is just icing on the cake. With the daring taper to its side glass, the near complete lack of a rear overhang or bumpers, and the high and tight grille raked back wildly at the top of the nose, its basic shape is still arresting 11 years after the debut of the concept car it so closely resembles. And in Dapple Grey paint with copper-colored accents on the hood, fenders, and doors, this example is a full-blown fashionista. That goes for the interior, too, with its simple, classy black-leather treatment punctuated by of course gray tweed. Or in this context, that's probably considered misspelled if it isn't written as "grey." We debated whether the color of the BMW's pebbled leather was more of a terra cotta or a tomato bisque but agreed that no matter what you call it, it looks juvenile in comparison. In the grand and, unfathomably, still perpetuating tradition of British cars, the Rover's electronics are so flaky that unreliability seems designed in. The screen lags as though someone let Grandpa use the internet and click on all the pop-ups. And in a most ironic failure, the feed from the backup camera starts to stutter and freeze just as the proximity markers appear on the display. So the closer you get to obstacles, the choppier the feed gets. That bumper behind you still appears to be two feet away when you feel the impact. Even excusing the inexcusable sure; fine; no, you're right; it might just be a flaw with this particular Land Rover the BMW's $9350-lower starting price is hard to ignore. It's possible to get these two to something approaching price parity, but when equivalently optioned, the BMW is always going to have the cost advantage. And while the Evoque is comfortable, the X2 is engaging in a way the Rover can't approximate. If we were choosing between them, we'd overwhelmingly go for the BMW. But we have to admit, we're a bit confounded by any small SUV at this price. Research the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Research the BMW X2 M on MSN Autos 2nd Place: 2020 Range Rover Evoque P300 R-Dynamic HSE Highs: A spacious and comfortable Velar emoji. Lows: Priced like a Velar which, in case you don't know, is expensive. Verdict: High fashion at a high price. 1st Place: 2019 BMW X2 M35i Highs: A performance machine disguised as a purse dog but with a more ferocious bark. Lows: The cutest thing about purse dogs is their size. Verdict: Tenacity pummels preening, feels as if history has already taught us this lesson.


ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP)   Police have identified the man fatally shot by a former CNN reporter at an Albuquerque motel as Tomorio Walton. Chuck de Caro and his wife, Lynne Russell, both formerly with CNN, were in the room. The Albuquerque Journal reports that Albuquerque Police Department spokesman Tanner Tixier says Walton, 27, had absconded from parole out of Memphis, Tennessee. He says police don't know how long he had been in Albuquerque. Russell, a former CNN anchor, says her husband and Walton exchanged gunfire Tuesday night after the man entered their room at a Motel 6 and tried to rob them. Russell says Walton opened fire and struck de Caro three times. He returned fire, killing Walton. Tixier on Thursday said the shooting is being investigated as a homicide. Russell told the AP that de Caro was recovering at a hospital. ___ Information from: Albuquerque Journal, http://www.abqjournal.com


LITTLE LEAGUE DISTRICT 7 TOURNAMENT: Baseball Age 9-11 (double elimination at Warwick Little League): Winners' bracket: Warwick 17, Poquoson 3 Standouts: Warwick, Parker Jones 4-5 (3 RBIs), Graham Hutchens 3-4 (3 runs, 2 RBIs), Conner Castillo 2-3 (3 RBIs, 2 runs); Poquoson, Ian Kendrick 1-3, Aiden Stiver 1-2 (1 run), Nate Quiroz (1 run). Elimination game: Deer Park 14, Northampton 4 Standouts: Deer Park, Kyette Peele 2-2 (1 run), Graysen Everman (3 runs), Jordan Mullins (10 strikeouts in 4 innings); Northampton, Ryan Owens 2-3 (double, 1 run). Junior (double elimination at Deer Park Little League): Winners' bracket: Deer Park 15, Warwick 4 Standouts: Deer Park, Christian Temple 4-5 (double, 4 RBIs, 2 runs), Sean Burns 3-4 (3 doubles, 4 RBIs, 2 runs), Dane Seidnitzer 2-5 (3 runs), Bo Matney 1-5 (5 runs); Warwick, Sam Gupta 2-2, RJ Foskett 1-3 (1 RBI), Henry Hutchens 1-2 (1 run). Elimination game: York County 8, Poquoson 4 Standouts: York County, Turner Andrews 2-4 (double, 3 RBIs), Cole Sigler 1-2 (2 RBIs), Turner Secrist 2-3 (2 runs), Noah Secrist 2-4 (2 runs, 1 RBI); Poquoson, Chase Bullard 1-3 (double, 1 RBI, 1 run), Leland Withrow 1-3 (double, 1 run, 1 RBI), Gabe Rossi 1-2 (1 run). DISTRICT 8 TOURNAMENT: Baseball Age 7-8 Special Games: Championship round: Virginia Beach 6, Aragona/Pembroke 4 Age 8-10 (double elimination at Azalea LL): Azalea 17, Ocean View 13 Virginia Beach American 13, Central Accomack 3 Aragona/Pembroke 3, Fleet Park Blue 0 Fleet Park Gold 14, Shore 2 Intermediate (double elimination at Green Run LL): Virginia Beach American 12, Green Run 5 Elimination game: Virginia Beach National 25, Ocean View 23 Senior (double elimination at Azalea LL): Fleet Park 7, Azalea 5 Elimination game: Aragona/Pembroke 13, Shore 11 Softball Age 8-10 (double elimination at Azalea LL): Green Run 11, North Accomack 1 Elimination game: Plaza 39, Central Accomack 23 Major (double elimination at Central Accomack): Central Accomack 21, Aragona/Pembroke 0 Elimination game: Azalea 8, Plaza 3 Senior (double elimination at Azalea LL): North Accomack 3, Central Accomack 1 Elimination game: Aragona/Pembroke 8, Plaza 6 TENNIS NEWPORT NEWS SINGLES Results from Huntington Park in Newport News. Note: Rated divisions are based on National Tennis Rating Program's 7-point scale: Men's 4.5 Semifinals: Lorenzo Sison d. Matthew Randall 6-4, 6-0; Ryan Lorimer d. Mark Verschneider 6-3, 4-6, 1-0 (10-4). Final: Sison d. Lorimer 6-3, 1-0, retired. Men's 4.0 Semifinals: Aryan Prabhudesai d. Bryan Garcia 6-0, 6-1; Alex Lewis d. Aaron Squire 4-6, 6-2, 1-0 (11-9). Final: Prabhudesai d. Squire 6-1, 6-2. Men's 3.5 Semifinals: David Lewes d. Tyler Spielberger 7-5, 5-7, 1-0 (10-6); Leonard Bernard d. William Brown 6-3, 7-5. Final: 3 p.m. Sunday. Women's 3.5 Final: Holli Sawyer d. Jenea Bernard 6-2, 6-2.     ©2019 the Daily Press (Newport News, Va.) Visit the Daily Press (Newport News, Va.) at www.dailypress.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.


Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports The NFC West has been controlled by the Los Angeles Rams the last two seasons with Sean McVay's squad winning the division title in 2017 and '18. It's still a competitive division with quality quarterbacks, but the Rams once again look like the best team. In terms of the secondary, the Rams own that department, too. They have a star-studded group of defensive backs and a good mix of both veterans and young studs. Ranking the top cornerbacks in the division wasn't exactly easy because there are a lot of inconsistent players in the NFC West, but we've picked out the top six. 1. Patrick Peterson, Cardinals Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports Peterson will miss the first six games of the season due to suspension, but he remains the best cornerback in the division. He's a defender who can play in just about any scheme, though he's much better in man coverage than zone. Peterson's combination of size and speed make him a dangerous player in the secondary, especially with the ball skills he possesses. He's one of the few cornerbacks left in the NFL who will consistently follow opposing No. 1 receivers around the field and cover them no matter where they go. That makes him very valuable to the Cardinals, which is why they're going to miss him badly for the first six weeks. 2. Nickell Robey-Coleman, Rams (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) On a team with Aqib Talib and Marcus Peters, it's Robey-Coleman who's the Rams' best cornerback. He may not be a full-time player the way the other two corners are, but Robey-Coleman is one of the best slot defenders in the league. Despite being smaller in stature, his quickness and instincts put him in the right place at the right time. Nickel corners are becoming more valuable as time goes on because of how frequently offenses have three receivers on the field. And oftentimes, teams put their best wideouts in the slot to give them more room to work. It's important to have a corner who can hold up in coverage in the slot. 3. Aqib Talib, Rams (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) Talib was out for eight weeks last season due to an ankle injury and the pass defense was borderline terrible without him on the field. Marcus Peters' play took a huge step back, teams were picking apart the secondary and No. 1 receivers were having a field day each week they played the Rams. Talib doesn't have the physical skills that he once had in his younger days, but he's still as smart as any cornerback around. He takes calculated risks and still has excellent hands, which allows him to come down with interceptions instead of just deflections. When Talib returned to the lineup late in the season, the Rams' pass defense improved dramatically, which is no coincidence. 4. Richard Sherman, 49ers Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports Sherman isn't the player he once was, especially after returning from a torn Achilles, but there's reason to believe he'll improve in 2019. In the first month of last season, Sherman led the NFL in coverage snaps per catch allowed (146.0), blowing away the competition with Aqib Talib second at 20.8. In the right scheme, Sherman can still be successful and a shutdown cornerback. The best way to make the most of his skill set is to leave him on one side of the field in Cover 3 like he was in Seattle. He's still not a cornerback many quarterbacks like to challenge in coverage. 5. Marcus Peters, Rams (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) Peters took a lot of heat last season after the Rams traded for him, and deservingly so. He didn't play up to expectations and was once graded as one of the worst cornerbacks in the NFL by Pro Football Focus. However, he was great at the beginning of the year and towards the end of the season when Talib returned. In the final seven weeks of the season, he had the eighth-best coverage grade of any corner and allowed the seventh-lowest passer rating in coverage, according to PFF . That didn't make up for his horrendous eight-week stretch without Talib, but it did show he can still be a great cornerback in the right system. 6. Jason Verrett, 49ers Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Verrett was once viewed as one of the better corners in the NFL, but injuries have absolutely derailed his career. He's only played five games since 2016 and only has one season with more than six games played. Durability is a huge concern with the veteran cornerback, but if healthy, he can still have an impact for San Francisco. In 2015, his only Pro Bowl season, Verrett picked off three passes, broke up 12 and made 47 tackles. He's not the biggest cornerback, but he's a good slot defender and has great ball skills. 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Rams coach Sean McVay shed a little more light on Todd Gurley 's absence at the team's organized team activities, but questions remain after the running back became a complementary player in the postseason. McVay said Gurley has been a regular at the team facility this offseason, though Gurley has not participated in any on-field drills. Gurley also is working out with private trainer Travelle Gaines. "We've been really pleased with Todd," McVay said Tuesday, via video from the team. "He's been doing some things with Travelle Gaines and some of those trainers, but then he's also been here consistently, pretty much every single day of the weeks [of the offseason program]. He's been an active participant, following the program we've implemented with him. We're very pleased with where Todd is at right now." Gurley missed the final two regular-season games with "inflammation" in his knee before gaining 118 yards from scrimmage against the Cowboys in the divisional round. He then had only 16 touches for 47 yards and one touchdown in the NFC Championship Game and Super Bowl combined. McVay has blamed his play-calling for not getting Gurley more involved. Even though Gurley didn't need offseason surgery, a report that he has arthritis has served only to increase speculation about Gurley's knee. Rams General Manager Les Snead has conceded that the Rams face a decision whether to continue with the workload Gurley has had in the past or "lessen that load." Gurley has averaged 326 touches per season the past three seasons. McVay indicated that part of the team's plan to keep Gurley healthy is to hold him out of practice during the offseason. "That was really what we felt like when we sat down at the end of the year and developing a plan that's best suited for Todd getting ready for the Carolina Panthers [in Week One], but then also taking into consideration being ready to go when training camp rolls around," McVay said. "I think some of that also had to do with us playing a lot longer than we had in previous years. So really sitting down with [athletic trainer] Reggie [Scott], and sitting down most importantly with Todd and talking through those things, that was a plan we've kind of laid out a while back and that's what's been followed so far."


The Arizona Cardinals and coach Kliff Kingsbury have been very tight-lipped about what the new offense will look like. It led many to wonder if they would have many, if any, open practices in training camp. After all, they reduced the number of open practices a year ago from more than 15 to nine. However, those worries were unfounded and the Cardinals announced their training camp schedule with 14 open practices open to the public . In fact, the Cardinals will have more open practices than any other NFC West team. The Seattle Seahawks will have 12 open practices , although there is a registration system to attend. The San Francisco 49ers will have 11 open practices . The Los Angeles Rams will have the fewest, with seven. In fact, according to Pro Football Talk's tracker , only nine teams in the league will have more open practices than the Cardinals. For a team shrouded in secrecy so far in the offseason, it is a surprising change as the season approaches. Listen to the latest from Cards Wire's Jess Root on his podcast, Rise Up, See Red. Subscribe on Apple podcasts or Stitcher Radio . View embedded content MORE: 10 crazy Russell Westbrook trades, according to Trade Machine Five potential Russell Westbrook trade destinations Three Potential Trade Destinations for Russell Westbrook Mesmerizing speed could force Jon'Vea Johnson to Cowboys roster Derek Carr's contract proving to be a value for the Oakland Raiders


U.S. immigration authorities have been pushing to shut down "false rumors" they say are being spread to suggest that federal agents have been "targeting victims" of Saturday's mass shooting in El Paso, which is being investigated as an act of domestic terrorism. On Sunday, both the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agencies sought to dispel apparent rumors suggesting federal agents might be carrying out enforcement operations against the Hispanic and immigrant communities targeted in Saturday's shooting, which left 20 people dead and more than two dozen others injured. "Rumors continue to circulate on social media that CBP/Border Patrol is targeting victims of the tragic shooting," the CBP West Texas division tweeted. "These statements are untrue. CBP personnel have returned to regular duties which include hospital watch duties for those in our custody requiring medical attention," the division said. In the hours after Saturday's shooting, CBP West Texas had sought to notify the public that its personnel, "including Border Patrol agents [and] Field Operations officers" had returned to their "regular duties" after responding to assist state, local and federal law enforcement partners as part of an all-law-enforcement-agency response. However, it said, "we are not conducting enforcement operations at area hospitals, the family reunification center or shelters. We stand in support of our community." In a similar statement, ICE also sought to dispel apparent rumors that its agents were conducting immigration enforcement operations against El Paso residents. "Despite false rumors to the contrary, ICE does not conduct immigration enforcement operations during tragedies like the one that recently impacted El Paso, Texas," ICE said in a Twitter thread. "The men and women of ICE unite with the rest of our El Paso community in this sad and difficult time," the agency said. It added that its officers and special agents had been part of the "all-law-enforcement-agency response" to an "unprecedented [and] horrific event," asserting that "we always render aid to communities in distress [and] to our law enforcement partners." ICE said: "Instead we must stand as one community to focus on aiding the victims and their families." In the wake of Saturday's mass shooting, immigration advocates expressed concerns that members of the immigrant community might be afraid to seek medical help or other assistance after the attack over fears of being targeted by immigration authorities. That is likely why both CBP and ICE sought to clarify that they would not be carrying out immigration enforcement operations in the immediate aftermath of the attack. Asked to expand on how long both agencies would be refraining from conducting immigration enforcement operations following Saturday's attack, both ICE and CBP referred Newsweek to their tweets. When asked again to specifically address the question of when the two agencies might resume immigration enforcement operations, neither gave an immediate response. U.S. officials announced Sunday that they would be treating Saturday's shooting as a "domestic terrorist case," with U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas John Bash asserting that the attack appeared "to be designed to intimidate a civilian population, to say the least." In the lead-up to the attack, the suspect, Patrick Crusius, a 21-year-old resident of Allen, Texas, is believed to have posted a "manifesto" the website 8chan railing against the Latino community, immigrants and the Republican Party's "inaction" to prevent what the author suggested was the destruction of the United States. Related Articles Rashida Tlaib Slams Ivanka Trump Over Shootings Solidarity Message: 'Try Checking Your Dad On His Tweets' #WhiteSupremacistInChief Tops Twitter Trends to Condemn Donald Trump After El Paso, Dayton Shootings Parents of Slain Parkland Student to Stay in El Paso to Help Shooting Victims' Families: 'This Cannot Be Common Tradition' Sign up to our newsletter and get Newsweek stories delivered to your e-mail


You can leave your umbrella at home for today, but light rainfall is in the forecast for Atlanta starting on Friday, according to the seven-day forecast from drone-powered weather service Saildrone . Saturday's forecast shows the highest possibility of rain at 75 percent, while the most rainfall is predicted on Tuesday at 0.59 inches. The coming days will also bring hot temperatures, forecast to persist through Wednesday. The weather will bring a high temperature of 94 degrees on Monday and Tuesday. Skies will be cloudy today and mostly cloudy Sunday and Monday. Winds will stay somewhat calm over the course of the week, with the highest speeds today at just 9 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.


It seems like every year the NFL is in the headlines for building a new state-of-the-art stadium, and as a result, the Jacksonville Jaguars stadium, TIAA Bank Field, is actually one of the league's older venues (in a good way).Thankfully, since becoming the Jags' owner, Shad Khan has made it a priority to keep the facility up to date, and has expressed his interest for a major renovation within the next five years . All that said, for whatever reason, Sporting News seems to think TIAA Bank Field doesn't stack up particularly well against the rest of the league's venues, and ranked it 25th of 31 . And though they didn't really give an explanation, here's what Vinnie Iyer had to say about the home of the Jags. 25. TIAA BankField Open since: 1995 Capacity: 69,132 The former Alltel Stadium still packs them in, from the NFL in Jacksonville to the "World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party," aka the annual Florida-Georgia game. There have been some recent improvements in an attempt to match some of the stadium's more modern brethren. So let me get this right, the stadium with some of the world's largest scoreboards , pools , an amphitheater and the first-ever in stadium dog park is only good enough to rank 25th in the league? Despite its age, the only issue most would say they have with TIAA Bank Field is the sweltering heat in the summer and fall. However, it's something Khan has said he's looking to address in some fashion along with his plans for major renovations with the city. Maybe that will include a drone to block the sun out , or maybe that may come in the form of an expensive canopy similarly to Hard Rock Stadium if he and the city could come to a deal. If that happens, maybe TIAA Bank Field could climb the ranks as one of the NFL's top venues. MORE: Kawhi Leonard joked about his looming free agency decision with Kyle Lowry This is how the Golden State Warriors head into the offseason Lonzo Ball posts cryptic message on Instagram amid trade rumors Rapoport: Broncos have picked successor to become next owner What Tim Duncan told LeBron James after Spurs beat Cavs in 2007 NBA Finals


In the 100 or so years that cars have become an integral part of our culture, there have been historic events and other cultural phenomena in which automobiles have taken a significant role and become nearly synonymous with the event, person, or fictional story. In the 100 or so years that cars have become an integral part of our culture, there have been historic events and other cultural phenomena in which automobiles have taken a significant role and become nearly synonymous with the event, person, or fictional story. 24/7 Wall St. has compiled a list of the most iconic cars from history from a variety of sources, including automobile information aggregator edmunds.com . Many events that we associate with cars are pleasant experiences, such as watching our favorite movies or television shows. Some cars have become associated with tragedy, while others are connected to infamous events or people. Moviegoers in the 1960s were enthralled by the gadgetry of James Bond s 1963 Aston Martin DB5 in the film  Goldfinger,  one of the most iconic cars in film . Older television viewers may recall the merry chase that good ole boys Luke and Bo Duke led crooked sheriffs and politicians on in  The Dukes of Hazzard  in their 1969 Dodge Charger, also known as  General Lee.  Two of the most infamous people in history, fascist dictator Adolf Hitler and one of the most notorious criminals in U.S. history Al Capone, had custom-made, bullet-proof vehicles built to thwart assassination attempts. Two of the most pivotal events in the 20th century involved incidents that occurred in cars. Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir presumptive to the throne of Austria-Hungary, and his wife were killed while riding in a 1911 Graf & Stift Double Phaeton in Serbia in 1914. This set in motion events that led to World War I, one of the most expensive wars in U.S. history . Nearly 50 years later, President John F. Kennedy was slain by a sniper in Dallas while riding with his wife in a 1961 Ford Lincoln convertible, one of the most famous assassinations in American history . Continue reading in the gallery above. 1. 1963 Aston Martin DB5 > Manufacturer: Aston Martin > Famous passengers: James Bond (Sean Connery) Few cars have captured the movie-going public's imagination like the Aston Martin DB5 in the James Bond film "Goldfinger." It was equipped with machine guns, an ejector seat, revolving license plates, and a smokescreen generator. The Aston Martin made such an impression on the public that subsequent models were featured in half of the 24 Bond films. The original Aston Martin was sold at auction in 2010 for $4.6 million. 2. 1961 Ferrari 250 GT > Manufacturer: Ferrari > Famous passengers: Ferris Bueller (Matthew Broderick) The car that make skipping school worth the effort in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off." Car enthusiasts breathed a sigh of relief when it was noted that the vehicle destroyed was a replica of the 1961 Ferrari 250 GT, which cost $300,000 at the time. ALSO READ: Most Iconic Cars in Film 3. Ford Mustang GT > Manufacturer: Ford Motor Co. > Famous passengers: Bullitt (Steve McQueen) The king of cool, Steve McQueen, authored one of the most famous car chases in movie history while driving a Ford Mustang GT, whose posters adorned the walls of kids' room all over America in the 1970s. The Mustang GT was so popular that Ford made a limited edition of this version twice. The vehicle from the movie was displayed at the fourth annual Cars at the Capital event in Washington, D.C. last year. 4. VW Beetle > Manufacturer: Volkswagen > Famous passengers: Jim Douglas (Dean Jones), Carole Bennett (Michele Lee) Introduced in the United States in 1949 the VW Beetle became famous in the movie "The Love Bug" as Herbie, a car with a mind of its own that turns a down-on-his luck race-car driver (Dean Jones) into a winner. Walt Disney Studios constructed 11 cars for the original film, and just three exist today. ALSO READ: Most Notorious Criminal in Every State 5. 1948 Tucker Sedan > Manufacturer: Tucker > Famous passengers: N/A The 1948 Tucker Sedan and its creator were the subjects of the movie "Tucker: The Man and His Dream" directed by Francis Ford Coppola about entrepreneur Preston Tucker, who took on the Big Three Detroit automobile makers with an innovative vehicle called the "Car of Tomorrow." It had four-speed manual, electronic pre-select transmission, pop-out safety glass windshield, and padded dashboard and doors, among other features. The company was sunk by allegations of fraud, and only 51 cars were ever made. Coppola used 21 of them in the film. 6. 1967 Mini > Manufacturer: British Motor Corp. > Famous passengers: David Bowie, John Lennon In the movie "The Italian Job," three Mini Coopers make off with a stash of gold and are pursued by the police through traffic in Turin, Italy, in an unlikely chase that takes them past some of the city's most famous buildings and landmarks, through sidewalk cafes, and down subway tunnels. David Bowie and John Lennon owned this auto icon from the 1960s. ALSO READ: 37 Famous Assassinations in American History 7. 1908 Ford Model T > Manufacturer: Ford Motor Co. > Famous passengers: Jay Leno Henry Ford's assembly line concept revolutionized industrial production the world. Ford produced 15 million Model T's, or "Tin Lizzie." The car was cheap and simple to make. It democratized driving for Americans and changed the course of automotive history. At one point in the early 1920s, about half of the world's cars were Ford Model T's. 8. Porsche 550 Spyder > Manufacturer: Porsche > Famous passengers: James Dean James Dean's flashy race car gained notoriety when it collided with another car in an accident that killed the brooding movie heartthrob in 1955. British actor Alec Guinness said in a BBC interview in 1977 that he warned Dean a week prior to the accident that if he drove the Spyder, he would be killed. For several years afterward, the wreck was shown around the nation as part of a display on driver safety. People still visit the crash site and leave various tributes. ALSO READ: Famous Car Brands That No Longer Exist 9. 1934 Ford Model 730 Deluxe Sedan > Manufacturer: Ford Motor Co. > Famous passengers: Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow This is the car that Depression-era outlaws Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow rode into a fatal ambush in 1934. The bullet-pocked car was emblematic of a bygone era of bank robbers and became a hot collectors item. It was passed from owner to owner for years before finally ending up in a casino. Bonnie and Clyde, folk heroes for the downtrodden, would later be portrayed in the 1967 motion picture "Bonnie and Clyde." 10. 1958: Ford Edsel > Manufacturer: Ford Motor Co. > Famous passengers: N/A The car, named after the son of company founder Henry Ford, was launched with the help of celebrities Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, and Louis Armstrong. Despite the star power, the Edsel failed to excite the public because of its odd styling and became a punchline for comedians and situation-comedy television shows in the 1960s. Only 116,000 Edsels were built by 1960, not enough for Ford to recoup its investment. ALSO READ: History's Strangest Car Designs 11. 1911 Gräf & Stift Double Phaeton > Manufacturer: Graf & Stift > Famous passengers: Franz Ferdinand The 1911 Gräf & Stift Double Phaeton carried doomed Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary, and his wife Sophie as they were assassinated while on a state visit to Serbia. The assassination triggered a chain of events that led to World War I. The car is permanently displayed in the Museum of Military History in Vienna, Austria. 12. 1960-63: Chevrolet Corvair > Manufacturer: General Motors > Famous passengers: N/A The Chevrolet Corvair became iconic for the wrong reason. It was the subject of Ralph Nader's groundbreaking consumer safety book "Unsafe at Any Speed." The first chapter focused on the 1960-63 rear-engine Chevrolet Corvair compact. Nader maintained that the car had a defect in its suspension that caused the driver to lose control and possibly roll over. Fans of the Corvair disputed that allegation. General Motors, however, made changes to the suspension beginning with the 1965 model. ALSO READ: Every James Bond Movie Ranked Worst to Best 13. 1964 1/2 Mustang > Manufacturer: Ford > Famous passengers: The Wise family Gail and Tom Wise may have made history as the first to purchase a Ford Mustang -- on April 15, 1964, two days before legendary Ford executive Lee Iacocca unveiled the vehicle at the New York World's Fair. The Mustang would go on to become one of the most successful car launches in automobile history and be associated with the mobile youth culture of the 1960s. 14. 770-K Mercedes-Benz staff cars > Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz > Famous passengers: Adolf Hitler Dictator Adolf Hitler ordered several of the massive, armored-plated vehicles (Hitler always feared assassination) to drive around the Third Reich. Amazingly, almost all of them survived to this day. Hitler's vehicles are on display in museums in Canada and Germany, while others are in the hands of private owners. ALSO READ: Top-Selling Cars of 2018 15. 1981 DeLorean > Manufacturer: DeLorean Motor Company > Famous passengers: Dr. Emmett Brown (Christopher Lloyd), Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) The 1985 film "Back to the Future" is remembered for the DeLorean DMC-12, a stainless steel attention-grabber with gullwing doors designed by iconic car designer Giorgetto Giugiaro. It proved to be a disappointment commercially, however. Through certain modifications by zany scientist Dr. Emmett Brown (Christopher Lloyd), such as the flux capacitor, the car had enough juice to transport Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) back to 1955. 16. Mercedes-Benz W140 > Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz > Famous passengers: Diana, Princess of Wales, Dodi Fayed Mercedes-Benz W140 bears the weight of tragedy. Diana, Princess of Wales, one of the world's most beloved people, and her boyfriend Dodi Fayed, along with their driver, died when the car crashed in Paris in 1997 while they were pursued by paparazzi. The wreck disappeared almost immediately after the accident and was discreetly disposed of. ALSO READ: Cars Americans Don t Want to Buy 17. 1961 Ford Lincoln convertible > Manufacturer: Ford Motor Co. > Famous passengers: President John F. Kennedy, Jackie Kennedy Another car that takes its place in infamy is the 1961 Ford Lincoln convertible that carried President John F. Kennedy and his wife the day he was assassinated in Dallas on Nov. 22, 1963. After the assassination, the Lincoln was turned into a hard top from a convertible and underwent other changes that made it look different than it did in Dallas. The car would transport four other presidents before it was retired in 1977. It is on display at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan. 18. 1928 Cadillac Town Sedan > Manufacturer: General Motors > Famous passengers: Al Capone The custom-made 1928 Cadillac Town Sedan was built for America's most notorious gangster Al Capone. The massive vehicle was bulletproof with 1-inch thick glass windows and steel-plate armor on side doors. It also had a police siren mounted under the hood and a police radio in the glove compartment. After going through a succession of owners, the Cadillac was sold at auction for $341,000 in 2012. ALSO READ: Most Iconic Cars in Film 19. 1972 Ford Lincoln Continental > Manufacturer: Ford Motor Co. > Famous passengers: President Ronald Reagan This 1972 Ford Lincoln Continental was at the scene of two attempted assassinations on U.S. presidents. The first came in 1975, when a would-be assassin fired several shots at President Gerald Ford. The second, more well-known incident occurred in 1981, when a newly-elected Ronald Reagan was shot by John Hinckley Jr. Reagan and three others were hit by gunfire, but all survived. 20. Porsche Rover P6 3500 > Manufacturer: Porsche > Famous passengers: Princess Grace, Princess Stephanie Grace Kelly was one of the biggest movie stars of the 1950s before marrying into Monaco's royal house of Grimaldi in 1956 and becoming Princess Grace. She died after suffering a stroke while driving her Porsche Rover P6 3500 along the curving roads of the principality on the Mediterranean coast in 1982. The vehicle was reportedly crushed and dropped into the Mediterranean Sea. ALSO READ: Most Notorious Criminal in Every State 21. 1966 Buick Electra 225 > Manufacturer: Buick > Famous passengers: Jayne Mansfield, Mariska Hargitay The film career of blonde bombshell actress Jayne Mansfield was cut short when the 1966 Buick Electra 225 she was involved in an accident in 1967, near Slidell, Louisiana. Mansfield, her driver, and her boyfriend were killed, but her three children sleeping in the back, including future actress Mariska Hargitay, survived. The wreck was displayed at a museum in St. Augustine, Florida, until the museum's closing in 1998. The remains of the car were rumored to have been bought by a fan of Mansfield's. 22. BMW 1602 Saloon > Manufacturer: BMW > Famous passengers: Bob Marley Jamaican reggae singer-songwriter and guitarist Bob Marley owned a BMW, not for prestige -- material things did not matter much to Marley -- but because the BMW initials coincided with Bob Marley and the Wailers. ALSO READ: 37 Famous Assassinations in American History 23. 1966 GT40 > Manufacturer: Ford Motor Co. > Famous passengers: Drivers Bruce McLaren and Chris Amon The GT40 in 1966 became the first American-constructed car to win the 24-hours of Le Mans endurance car race in France. 24. 1997 GMC Suburban > Manufacturer: General Motors > Famous passengers: Notorious B.I.G. Rapper Notorious B.I.G. was assassinated in a drive-by shooting in 1997 in Los Angeles while riding in a 1997 GMC Suburban. The crime remains unsolved. The vehicle was put up for auction in 2018 for $750,000 by Gary Zimet, who founded Moments In Time, which sells historic artifacts. ALSO READ: Famous Car Brands That No Longer Exist 25. 1996 BMW 750IL > Manufacturer: BMW > Famous passengers: Tupac Shakur The 1996 BMW 750IL became associated with tragedy after rapper Tupac Shakur died in 1996 from gunshot wounds he sustained while riding in the vehicle in Las Vegas, Nevada. Historic artifacts seller Gary Zimet put up the car for auction for $1.5 million in 2018. 26. 1969 Dodge Charger - General Lee > Manufacturer: Dodge > Famous passengers: Bo Duke (John Schneider), Daisy Duke (Catherine Bach), Luke Duke (Tom Wopat) The 1969 Dodge Charger, also known as General Lee, with the Confederate flag painted on its roof, was one of television's iconic cars of the 1970s, starring on the TV show "The Dukes of Hazzard." Because of the hazards involving chase scenes, many models of the Dodge Charger were wrecked during filming. ALSO READ: History's Strangest Car Designs


Here are a few thoughts following the Twins' 2-0 loss to the Sawx: Not a good time for a bunt: I do believe there are times when it's a good move to drop down a bunt. I don't like little ball early in games when a team is trying to get an early lead. And I don't like it when .332 hitters are spitting on their own average by squaring around with two men on and one run down in the eighth inning. But Jorge Polanco tried to bunt for a hit while moving the runners over on Monday. The bunt worked, and he actually made it a close play at first. But with a decent runner in Jonathan Schoop (I didn't describe him as fast, just decent. Not slow, decent), a Polanco hit might tie the game. A Polanco extra base hit (he entered the game tied for the AL lead in extra base hits) might score two runs. It didn't happen, and it cost the Twins an out. Now, if Nelson Cruz touches the ball the right way, he should have hit at least a fly ball to allow Schoop to tag and score. That didn't happen either. And Eddie Rosario, who just missed a couple pitches on Monday, chopped out to end the inning. So it wasn't just Polanco, who believes in his teammates, but the Twins could still be batting (exaggeration) if Polanco acts like a .332 hitter there. Polanco also tried to bunt a 2-0 pitch against the Royals on Friday. "In my opinion, he's one of the best hitters in baseball," Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said. "So, I think you can always lean on taking your chances with him swinging the bat. But we all also trust our guys, where I'm not going to stand here and tell you I disapprove of the decision he made out on the field. In the heat of the game, he made a decision and I support him. "We talk about these things all the time with our guys and I'm sure we'll talk about this one." Parker in a funk Blake Parker said he felt as good as he has in weeks when he entered the ninth inning on Monday. But he ended up giving a run in an all-too-familiar way. The scene: J.D. Martinez on second. Xander Bogaerts at the plate. Parker ahead 0-2 with two outs, so he's a pitch away from ending the inning. He decided to throw a fastball, despite suggestions from catcher Jason Castro that he go to his trusty split-fingered pitch. Parker wanted to throw a pitch up and away to see if Bogaerts chased it. If he doesn't, then he'll throw the splitter. Parker's fastball wasn't up and away enough, and Bogaerts stuck his bat out and lined a double to drive in an insurance run. Parker has a 12.86 ERA over his last eight outings, as Baldelli has quietly given more ninth inning opportunities to lefthander Taylor Rogers. Here are a couple other numbers to ferment in your brain. When the count is 0-2, opponents are 5-for-9 off of Parker with two doubles and a home run. After 0-2, they are 7-for-21 with two doubles and two homers. Parker has to change up how he's trying to put hitters away. What about Buxton My spider senses are tingling after Baldelli was asked after the game about Byron Buxton, who missed a third consecutive game with a sore right wrist. Buxton worked out before the game. "So, it went pretty well," Baldelli said, "but we don't have any real updates right besides the fact that it went well. I think we should have something for everyone tomorrow." I'm smelling a stint on the injured list to make sure Buxton is 100 percent. The Twins can backdate the move to Friday. the last time he played in a game. That's my prediction. We'll see what happens on Tuesday. ___ (c)2019 the Star Tribune (Minneapolis) Visit the Star Tribune (Minneapolis) at www.startribune.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.


Jonah Williams is top dog for the Cincinnati Bengals when it comes to the 2019 draft class, both in stature and newsworthiness right now due to his likely season-ending injury. But looking a bit deeper along a 10-player class, there are a handful of later-round guys who could end up playing a bigger role than expected. These are the players who could end up looking like the biggest steals. Renell Wren Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports Wren is a freakish player in the best way. The fourth-round pick is a staggering 6'5″, 318-pound interior prospect who has the potential to start stealing reps next to Geno Atkins right out of the gates. He's even viewed by some within the organization as the prospect from the class with the most upside . If Wren adapts quickly and shoves aside guys like Ryan Glasgow for snaps, he's going to have other teams kicking themselves for not drafting him. Michael Jordan Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Everything with the offensive line is in flux after Williams' injury. Cordy Glenn is going back to left tackle. Presumably, John Miller will start at right guard and Clint Boling at left. But Boling is a massive question mark in his own right so it could be John Jerry or Christian Westerman. But given the mystery here, an open competition could mean the promising rookie Jordan breaks into the mix and doesn't let go. Trayveon Williams Bengals Otas Williams has said he wants to have a day one impact - and he just might. Things always seem to be fluid at running back given the nature of the position, so there isn't a guarantee Joe Mixon and Giovani Bernard go into the season as the one-two tandem. That's the plan, but things happen. Williams is an explosive, versatile talent who would undoubtedly thrive if he's picked up the offense and adapted to the pros well. Deshaun Davis Shanna Lockwood-USA TODAY Sports Davis is far from the biggest name considering he fell to the sixth round. But he's a rock-solid linebacker prospect in his niche who already has drawn some praise from guys like Takeo Spikes . It's easy to see Davis having a big impact on special teams right away. And if he's given a chance to get after the running game in the right situations, he could shine early and make training camp battles interesting. MORE: Jimmy Butler's decision to sign with the Miami Heat just got super awkward It looks like the Patriots won't be doing a Super Bowl champion visit to the White House Lakers Rumors: Kawhi Leonard Rumblings; Danny Green, Seth Curry and Andre Iguodala are all Targets Free agency begins: A recap of the new deals Ex-Giants QB Jared Lorenzen in ICU, 'fighting with everything he has'


All eyes have been on newly-acquired wide receiver Antonio Brown during the Raiders' mini-camp practices and for a good reason. Brown is arguably the best receiver of the decade, but he was as acquired for only two mid-round picks due to his falling out in Pittsburgh. However, there is another receiver in Oakland who is garnering attention this offseason; Tyrell Williams. After the team traded for Brown, the Raiders wanted to add a competent counterpart who could stretch the field and create big plays for Oakland's offense. The best receiver on the free agent market was Williams, and the Raiders paid him handsomely to play opposite of Brown. That move is already paying off for the Raiders as Williams is exceeding expectations in Oakland. According to Raiders.com senior writer Eddie Paskal , Williams has impressed him throughout all of the team's offseason workouts. Take a look at what Paskal had to say about the Raiders' new No. 2 receiver: From running routes, to going through drills and catching passes, everything that No. 16 does looks so fluid, and I really can't wait to watch more of him throughout training camp and the preseason. With Brown likely taking up all the attention of opposing defenses, Williams should see plenty of single coverage this season. Considering just how well he has performed this offseason, it wouldn't be a surprise if he set career-highs across the board in Oakland. Williams could be in for a monster season in 2019. MORE: Most bizarre and incredible catches by fishermen in past decade Packers rookie CB Ka'dar Hollman impressing early with press coverage Roundup: David Ortiz Shooting Suspect in Custody; Frozen 2; Alabama Chemical Castration Law 2019 aggregate mock draft 9.0: First look after withdrawal deadline News: Do Cowboys have best group of QBs across the entire league?


Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville have been at each other's throats for the majority of the season via Twitter, pouncing at every opportunity to humiliate one anther on the social media platform. The pair who work together on Sky Sports have a love-hate relationship and never shy away from making their club rivalry public. #NewProfilePic pic.twitter.com/f4w4pyikDl   Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) June 1, 2019 Liverpool's Champions League victory over Tottenham gave Carragher the upper hand in the ongoing Twitter battle and he was quick to land his dig online after Mohamed Salah and Divock Origi sealed a 2-0 win for the Reds. The ex-Liverpool defender decided to upload a screenshot of a quote from Neville from earlier in the campaign in which he says that Klopp's men should forget about the Champions League after their 0-0 draw with Bayern Munch in the first leg of the Round of 16.  pic.twitter.com/OMEXaUEFYB   Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) June 1, 2019 The Liverpool legend went on a Twitter spree after his side clinched their sixth European title, although his celebrations have yet to force a reaction from Neville who took to Twitter pre-game and announced that he was to take a break from social media until August. Afternoon all , I will be taking the summer off here . I know you will miss me. See you in August ❤   Gary Neville (@GNev2) May 31, 2019


Disgraced American cyclist Lance Armstrong will be back on the Tour de France roads for a controversial charity ride Thursday, his first appearance since being stripped of his seven titles. He will cycle two stages of the Tour for a leukemia charity -- from Muret to Rodez on Thursday and from Rodez to Mende on Friday -- a day ahead of the competing riders. The charity, the brainchild of former England football international Geoff Thomas who beat leukemia, aims to raise "around £1 million" (1.4 million euros, $1.5 million) mainly via sponsorship garnered by the 10 other amateur cyclists riding the route. As of Tuesday, around 840,000 euros had already been raised, a member of the association told AFP. The participation of Armstrong, who admitted in a stunning TV interview in 2013 that he had doped his way through the Tour de France throughout his career, has already sparked controversy. The president of cycling's governing body, the UCI, has warned that Armstrong "may not get quite the welcome he would like" in France. "There are a lot of people already out on the course the day before the Tour and I am not so sure they would be delighted to see Lance Armstrong, so maybe he needs to bear that in mind," Brian Cookson told AFP in Sochi, Russia, in April. The UCI president renewed his call for Armstrong to give up the planned ride. "It is undesirable, I think it is disrespectful. I think there are plenty of ways of raising money for charity that Lance could do." Armstrong himself dismissed any concerns about a return to the Tour de France -- at least in an unofficial capacity. "People think I have this bitter relationship with the country, with its people. I like going there. I love France," he told a small group of journalists, including AFP, last month. He also batted off Cookson's comments. "I don't know Brian Cookson. I've never met him, never really had a conversation with him, don't even know what his vision is for the sport," Armstrong said. "But I do know that me and Geoff (Thomas) riding in France for this cause is the least of his problems." Cycling has struggled to shake off suspicions of doping since Armstrong's sudden revelations that rocked the sport in 2013. Even before this year's event started, there was a doping-related scandal surrounding the tainted Astana team of Tour de France champion Vicenzo Nibali. And a scintillating performance in Tuesday's mountain stage earned British rider Chris Froome accusations of doping, to which the Kenyan-born former champion reacted angrily, stressing: "I know I'm a clean rider."


An Indian court on Friday sent a bartender to jail for 10 years over the sexual assault and killing of British schoolgirl Scarlett Keeling on a Goa beach in 2008. The Goa High Court ordered the maximum sentence against Samson D'Souza after finding him guilty Wednesday of culpable homicide, sexual assault on a minor, provision of drugs and destruction of evidence. The 15-year-old's bruised and half-naked body was found in shallow water on a beach in Goa. Her death and her mother Fiona MacKeown's fight for justice made international headlines, shining a spotlight on the seedy side of the popular resort destination as well as on India's sluggish justice system. "Ten years is an appropriate punishment for anyone indulging in child abuse of this gravity," Vikram Varma, a lawyer for MacKeown, told AFP. Special prosecutor Eijaz Khan sought the maximum term and opposed any leniency, arguing that D'Souza should have protected the minor girl. "Instead they gave her drugs and liquor and finally left her to die on the beach, without informing anyone," said the prosecutor. Khan also sought compensation for Keeling's mother for the "severe hardship and pain caused to her in a foreign land". D'Souza, 39, was arrested soon after the killing and acquitted in 2016 along with another man Placido Carvalho when a Goa court ruled there was not enough evidence. Carvalho's acquittal was upheld by the High Court on Wednesday. "It's been a long 10 years of waiting for justice. It felt like they had sentenced us instead," MacKeown told AFP from Britain. "It is an important verdict and I am glad justice has finally been served," the 55-year-old said. Police initially dismissed Keeling's death as an accidental drowning but opened a murder investigation after MacKeown pushed for a second autopsy which proved she had been drugged and raped. It showed that Keeling had suffered more than 50 injuries to her body. The case was taken over by federal police who accused D'Souza and Carvalho of plying Keeling with a cocktail of drink and illegal drugs, including cocaine, before leaving her to die by dumping her unconscious in shallow water where she drowned. The pair claimed the teenager died accidentally after taking drugs of her own volition.


The first episode of "Hard Knocks" has come and gone, displaying the chemistry of the 2019 Oakland Raiders. Fans finally got an inside look at how Jon Gruden runs his training camps and have plenty to be excited about going into the season. There were highlights, such as first-round draft picks Clelin Ferrell and Johnathan Abram going for a horse ride, and of course, Gruden's preferred choice of language. Also, fans got a glimpse of how severe Antonio Brown's foot injury is, which should calm down nerves on social media. Let's take a look at the winners and losers of the first episode of "Hard Knocks." Winner: S Johnathan Abram May 3, 2019; Alameda, California; Oakland Raiders cornerback Johnathan Abram during rookie minicamp at the team's practice facility. (Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports) Abram has a personality tailor-made for "Hard Knocks." The trash-talking safety out of Mississippi State stole the show early on by parking right next to quarterback Derek Carr when he arrived at training camp. The best moment was the horse ride at a Napa Valley ranch with Ferrell. Raider Nation must have gasped when Ferrell almost fell off the horse, but a Marlon Wayans reference added humor to the situation. Abram's back and forth with Gruden during practice, when Abram was hitting without pads, was another highlight. Abram is someone to watch going forward, especially next week with joint practices in Episode 2. Winner: John Madden and the seven-man sled John Madden taps his Hall of Fame bust during a ceremony in Oakland, California, on October 22, 2006, before the Oakland Raiders defeated the Arizona Cardinals 22-9 at McAfee Coliseum. (Photo by Robert B. Stanton/NFLPhotoLibrary) One of football's greatest treasures is the seven-man sled. Now mostly a relic, the Raiders are still using it for offensive line drills. What made this segment great was the addition of the legendary John Madden. Madden is arguably the greatest voice in football history and the best Raiders coach. He represents everything that is Raider Nation and HBO adding the NFL Films music in the background was TV gold. Richie Incognito's revelation that he hasn't used the seven-man sled since college was telling. Tom Cable stuck on old-school methods in a passing league? Winner: Jon Gruden Jan 24, 2019; Mobile, Alabama; North head coach Jon Gruden of the Oakland Raiders walks across the field during Senior Bowl practice at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. (John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports) Ultimately, the star of this show will always be Gruden. The charismatic coach was made for TV, and he brought excitement to the episode. Gruden had serious some zingers throughout the show, including, "There is a league that pays $800 a week you can play for, too" and "You like this offense, Derek." Viewers also got to experience his cussing that has been bleeped out for years by NFL Films. Gruden is only going to get better as the season goes along - especially when roster cuts begin. Will he be as tough as he was on Ronald Ollie? Loser: DT Ronald Ollie Kansas quarterback Peyton Bender (7) throws while under pressure from Nicholls State defensive lineman Ronald Ollie (93) and defensive lineman Tyler Johnson (90) in Lawrence, Kansas, on Sept. 1, 2018. Nicholls State won 26-23 in overtime. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann) The biggest loser, of course, was former "Last Chance U" star Ronald Ollie. The undrafted free agent displayed the same work ethic as he did on his previous show, leading to him being cut. Ollie missed practices because of an injury, which many fans knew about from media reports. What they didn't know was that he missed therapy and training sessions, which ultimately led to his dismissal from the Raiders. Hopefully, Ollie can get back on his feet and realize what it takes to be a professional. Maybe the embarrassment of getting cut that soon on TV will do the trick. Loser: Raiders haters The social media reaction to the episode was disappointing. This might stem from viewers expecting the Raiders to be like the 2018 Browns, with coaches and players fighting. The NFL has to take the blame for this by forcing a team to do "Hard Knocks." Access to the player meetings with position coaches or the Gruden and Carr sessions were not in this episode, and who knows if they will be at all. There were barely any looks inside team meetings or a peek at how the Raiders work. When you don't have a willing participant, the access isn't there. There could be more access going forward as we get further into camp. But the lack of behind-the-scenes looks surely contributed to tepid reviews on social media. Gruden and general manager Mike Mayock kept access mostly locked up in Episode 1. MORE: Here's the complete ESPN Ocho programming schedule for the 2019 edition of 'The Ocho' Raiders Hard Knocks: Winners and Losers from Episode 1 Why Packers QB Aaron Rodgers isn't a fan of joint practices Eagles' release unofficial depth chart for preseason opener vs. Titans Kirk Minihane and Dave Portnoy Might Already Have Irreconcilable Differences


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Slumping in the polls and at war with his political rivals, President Trump has signaled a willingness to act with impunity in his drive for reelection, taking steps over the past week that demonstrate a disregard for legal boundaries meant to hold him accountable and protect the sanctity of American democracy. Subscribe to the Post Most newsletter: Today's most popular stories on The Washington Post Trump said in an interview that he would accept damaging information on his election opponents from foreign entities, defiantly unrepentant after spending 2½ years trying to fight off allegations that his 2016 campaign had colluded with Russia to help him win the White House. The president declared he would not punish White House counselor Kellyanne Conway after a federal agency recommended she be fired for violating rules barring executive branch officials from engaging in political activities. The White House asserted executive privilege in a bid to shield documents from Congress over the administration's decision to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census, prompting lawmakers to hold two Trump Cabinet officials in contempt. Taken together, the actions set off new alarm bells among legal analysts and Trump's political rivals who warned that the president and his aides have emerged from the scorched-earth battle over the special counsel's 22-month investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election with a conviction that they need not feel constrained by the safeguards built into the nation's political system as they look to 2020. "We're at a bad place. They're emboldened and not trying to hide it anymore," said Glenn Kirschner, a legal analyst who spent three decades as a federal prosecutor. Pointing to Trump's interview with ABC News's George Stephanopoulos, during which the president said he would "listen" to foreign countries offering damaging information on his general election opponent, Kirschner said the lesson Trump took away from special counsel Robert S. Mueller III's 448-page redacted report was that his campaign suffered no consequences for holding meetings with Russian operatives they believed had damaging information about Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton. Mueller did not establish a criminal conspiracy, even though several Trump associates were indicted on charges of lying to investigators. "They realized they could get away with it," Kirschner said. "There's no accountability." Trump sought to do damage control Friday after a political backlash to his remarks, calling in to the sympathetic Fox & Friends show to say he would "look at" information from a foreign entity to determine whether it was "bad" and then turn it over to the FBI or attorney general. It is illegal to accept election assistance from a foreign national, a point that Federal Election Commission Chairman Ellen Weintraub reiterated Thursday in the wake of the outcry over Trump's position. But the president's equivocations over how he would handle such a scenario were echoed by his campaign , which spokeswoman Kayleigh McEnany said would assess the matter on a "case-by-case basis." "He said he would likely do both: listen to what they have to say, but also report it to the FBI," McEnany told CBSN, calling it the president's "directive." Trump supporters said his political rivals have fanned a faux controversy as part of an ongoing effort to make the election a referendum on his conduct and intemperate behavior rather than a contest of policy ideas. "I'm not sure some of these side excursions resonate in Iowa," said Jeff Kaufmann, the chairman of the Iowa Republican Party who warmed up the crowd at a GOP fundraising dinner Trump attended last week. "I don't think a successful Democratic campaign would be one that focuses on Mueller or one particular tweet. I don't think that is going to work." He added: "I really think of the old phrase, 'It might not be good to drink water out of a fire hose.' Democrats have created so many avenues of criticism, everything becomes a bit of a blur." Republican leaders have offered a mixed response, with many stating that, despite Trump's contention that all members of Congress "do it," they would unequivocally reject information offered by foreign entities. But some also joined Trump and his campaign by attempting to shift the focus on the fact that Democrats financed the work of a former British intelligence officer who compiled a dossier about Trump and his alleged ties to Russia. Trump's brazen posture has contributed to hand-wringing among Democrats about the rules of combat in 2020. Sue Dvorsky, a former chairwoman of the Iowa Democratic Party, described Trump as a "human flash-bang grenade" and said everybody in the party is wrestling with the question of not just how to go at Trump but how the rules of political warfare in general have changed. The debate centers on how the party competes with a sitting president who so openly flouts the norms of political conduct and ethics and whether Democrats should consider doing the same. In fact, nearly all the 2020 Democratic campaigns have agreed verbally not to use stolen or hacked material in the race in recent weeks. But most candidates have not signed a written pledge circulated by Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (N.Y.), who is one of 23 Democratic candidates. "We're not going to be able to put somebody up on the stage with him and beat him at his own game," Dvorsky said. "There are no rules to his own game. We're not getting in a ring with some sort of antiquated, Marquess of Queensberry rules. This guy is a WWE fighter." Trump has demonstrated time and again his willingness to go to the mat to protect his interests and allies. In response to the U.S. Office of Special Counsel's finding last week that Conway had on several occasions violated the Hatch Act, which prohibits most presidential aides from engaging in political activities, Trump defended her as a "terrific person" and suggested she was the aggrieved party. "It looks to me like they're trying to take away their right of free speech. And that's just not fair," Trump told "Fox and Friends" of Conway, a ferocious campaign aide in 2016 who became one of his longest-serving White House advisers. "She's got to have the right of responding to questions" from reporters. The White House also has sought to prevent former Trump aides and government officials from cooperating with congressional probes into Russian interference, the president's tax returns and the administration's efforts to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census, which Democrats have said could lead to inaccurate results. Simon Rosenberg, president of NDN, a liberal think tank, said Trump is acting out of desperation to fundamentally change the political landscape in hopes of improving his poll numbers. Last week, ABC News reported that Trump's internal polling data from March showed him trailing former vice president Joe Biden in the key swing states of Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Florida, and running just barely ahead in Texas. Trump campaign officials said the data was outdated and misleading, based on worst-case scenarios, and that more recent surveys that added descriptions of policies have had better results for the president, although that data has not been made public. "When a candidate is in trouble, they start to look to do extraordinary things," Rosenberg said. "This is an extraordinary challenge to our democracy. The president is operating as if the rule of law is for little people and for big people like him, it doesn't apply." david.nakamura@washpost.com holly.bailey@washpost.com


The New York City Housing Authority failed to make rooftop inspections and repairs at complexes across the city, in some cases spending millions on maintenance that should have been covered under warranties, according to a new report. In an audit released Friday by Comptroller Scott Stringer, auditors found that nineteen of 35 roofs across 13 developments had "significant-to-moderate deficiencies" such as pooling water, soft and spongy spots, blisters, and open seams on roofs structures that damaged masonry. The deteriorating rooftops provide ideal conditions for toxic mold to thrive and puts tenant saftey at risk, said Stringer. "NYCHA's dysfunction risks the health of the residents and costs New York taxpayers millions yet NYCHA makes no effort to hold private firms accountable to the guarantees we paid for," said Stringer. NYCHA is currently under a court order to clear out mold from apartments, but has struggled to complete the repairs due to leak-prone roofs and aging pipes. The housing authority's Capital Project Division replaced each of the 35 roofs over the last 10 years and thus were within the roof manufacturers' 20-year warranty. Those warranties offer "no-dollar limit" repairs, but because NYCHA did not conduct consistent inspections, maintenance, or inform the private roof companies of needed work, tax payer dollars were spent instead, the audit asserts. In one case, auditors found that NYCHA shelled out $3.7 million to replace eight roofs at the South Beach complex in the Arrochar section of Staten Island even though the roofs should have been covered under a warranty for another ten years. Between 2009 and 2017, NYCHA used warranty coverage on only 9 out of a total of 709 work orders when repairs were required on roofs during warranty periods. Of those work orders, 700 were performed by NYCHA in-house staff and were done with the oversight or approval of the manufacturer, which could give the manufacture an out to void the cost-saving warranty. Even if the city did seek to utilize warranties, shoddy record keeping may have made that difficult. Ten of the 13 development that investigators surveyed didn't even have copies of the roof warrant and not a single complex had the full set of documents to meet warrant requirements, according to the audit. The audit is the lastest in the string of controversies for the embattled housing agency that houses some 400,000 tenants in 325 developments and is under the thumb of federal monitor Bart Schwartz through a deal with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. On Monday, Schwartz released a stinging report on the agency, charging that the housing authority must make better use of resources. NYCHA did not immediately return a request for comment on the audit, but NYCHA agreed with the majority of the 27 recommendations put forward by the audit. In a letter to the comptroller's office, NYCHA General Manager Vito Mustaciuolo acknowledged that there were "some gaps in oversight" and said that efforts to improve record keeping and management are already underway. "NYCHA is committed to providing safe, clean, and connected communities for everyone who lives in public housing," Mustaciuolo wrote.


The 2000 NFL Draft has one player left active, Tom Brady. Every team whiffed on the G.O.A.T. numerous times. Who did they draft and how did the players turn out? Arizona Cardinals Craig Jones/Getty Images Second-round pick Raynoch Thompson remained with the Cardinals through 2004. The player with the most longevity was the first-round selection, Thomas Jones, who played with Arizona through 2002 and remained in the league through 2011. Atlanta Falcons: Mark Simoneau Erik S. Lesser/Getty Images Mark Simoneau played in the NFL for 10 seasons. The linebacker spent time with four teams, finishing with Kansas City. He was in Atlanta for three seasons, making nine starts. Second-round pick Travis Claridge lasted the longest with the Falcons, playing six games in 2003. Baltimore Ravens: Chris Redman Craig Jones/Getty Images Quarterback Chris Redman was in the league until the 2011 season. His career was quirky as he left Baltimore in 2003 and resurfaced with Atlanta in 2007. He did not play on NFL teams between those years but was signed by a couple teams. Sixth-round pick Adalius Thomas was the final draftee from that class to remain a Raven, sticking with the team through 2006. Buffalo Bills: Sammy Morris ALEX HORVATH/AFP/Getty Images Fifth-round pick Sammy Morris played into the 2003 season as a Buffalo Bill. Seventh-round selection Drew Haddad out of Buffalo lasted the longest, if you want to call it that. He played one game in 2004. Carolina Panthers: Deon Grant Elsa/Getty Images Deon Grant was a second-round pick out of Tennessee. He played until 2011, finishing his career with the New York Giants. Grant played for four teams in his NFL career. A trio of players from the 2000 draft remained with Carolina in 2003. Chicago Bears: Brian Urlacher Jonathan Daniel /Allsport Brian Urlacher was the first player the Bears drafted in 2000, and he was the last player remaining with the team, finishing his career in Chicago in 2012. Cincinnati Bengals: Neil Rackers Craig Jones/Getty Images Neil Rackers spent three seasons as a Bengal. His career lasted through 2011 when he wound down in his second season with Houston. Seventh-round pick Brad St. Louis, a tight end, actually was the last player from the draft as a Bengal, finishing his career with them in 2009. Cleveland Browns: Dennis Northcutt Donald Miralle /Allsport Dennis Northcutt was a second-round pick out of Arizona and he remained with the Browns as late as the 2006 season. Northcutt lasted in Cleveland longer than any other draftee from 2000. Dallas Cowboys: Mario Edwards Ronald Martinez/Getty Images Sixth-round pick Mario Edwards played in Dallas through 2003 before finishing his career with a season in Tampa Bay. He actually lasted longer with the Cowboys than any of the other four players the team drafted in 2000. Detroit Lions: Alfonso Boone Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports Seventh-round pick Alfonso Boone never played for Detroit. However, he did stick in the league until 2010, playing for three teams. First-round pick Stocker McDougle lasted the longest with the Lions, playing through the 2004 season. Denver Broncos: Cooper Carlisle Elsa/Getty Images Cooper Carlisle played with the Broncos through 2006 and moved on to the Raiders, where he continued his career through 2012. Ian Gold was the last player picked in 2000 to be a Bronco, but he gets an asterisk because he played in Tampa Bay in 2006 before returning to Denver for 2007. Green Bay Packers: Chad Clifton Mark Konezny/NFLPhotoLibrary Chad Clifton spent his entire career as a Packer, playing through 2011. Of the 165 games the tackle played, he started 160. Houston Texans: Did not exist Tim Warner/Getty Images Tom Brady's career has lasted so long, the Texans did not exist when he was drafted in 2000. Indianapolis Colts: Rob Morris Brian Bahr/Getty Images First-round pick Rob Morris out of BYU remained a Colt until his career ended in the 2007 season. Jacksonville Jaguars: Brad Meester Doug Pensinger/Getty Images The Jaguars made a strong pick when they drafted Brad Meester out of Northern Iowa in the second round. The offensive lineman played his entire career in Jacksonville, finishing in 2013. He played in 209 games, starting all of them. Kansas City Chiefs: Dante Hall Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images The fleet Dante Hall made the Chiefs look good for picking him the fifth round out of Texas A&M. He remained with KC through 2006. DB Greg Wesley, a third-rounder, stuck with the Chiefs into 2007. Los Angeles Chargers: Damion McIntosh Brian Bahr /Allsport Second-round pick Damion McIntosh was a Charger through 2003 and played in the league through 2009 with Seattle. Los Angeles Rams: John St. Clair Stephen Dunn/Getty Images John St. Clair, a third-round pick (pictured blocking for Marshall Faulk), played as late as 2010. He was a Ram for only two seasons, though. UTEP DE Brian Young lasted the longest as a Ram ,.. only until 2003. Miami Dolphins: Todd Wade Josh Merwin/Getty Images Second-round pick Todd Wade was Miami's first selection in 2000. He was a Dolphin through 2003 and finished up in 2008 as a Jaguar. Fifth-round pick Arturo Freeman, a DB from South Carolina, lasted the longest from the class, sticking around through 2004. Minnesota Vikings: Fred Robbins Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images Defensive tackle Fred Robbins was a second-round pick out of Wake Forest. He remained with Minnesota through 2003 and played for two more teams, concluding his career in 2011. First-round pick Chris Hovan remained a Viking through 2004. New England Patriots: Tom Brady Christian Petersen/Getty Images Tom Brady is still going and going and … New Orleans Saints: Kevin Houser Chris Graythen/Getty Images The New Orleans Saints drafted Kevin Houser in the seventh round out of Ohio State and he remained with the team through 2008. After that was a stop in Seattle and then one game with Baltimore in 2010. Since he played at Ohio State, that means Houser faced Brady in college. New York Giants: Dhani Jones JOHN MOTTERN/AFP/Getty Images Dhani Jones played with Tom Brady at Michigan and he was a sixth-round pick taken 177th in 2000. He remained in the league until 2010, finishing with Cincinnati. Brandon Short gets the asterisk as he played with the Giants until 2003, went to Carolina for two seasons before winding down his career with the Giants in 2006. New York Jets: John Abraham Streeter Lecka/Getty Images John Abraham had a long NFL career playing for three teams before retiring around 2014. First-round pick Shaun Ellis played for Gang Green through 2010. Of course, he finished his career in 2011 as a Patriot teammate of Brady. Oakland Raiders: Sebastian Janikowski Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images Sebastian Janikowski is out of the NFL now, leaving Brady as the final player from the 2000 draft. The power kicker remained a Raider through 2016. A fellow draftee actually played through 2017, with Shane Lechler concluding his career with Houston. Philadelphia Eagles: Bobbie Williams Andy Lyons/Getty Images Bobbie Williams played three seasons in Philly before moving on to Cincy and Baltimore in a career that ran through 2012. First- and second-round picks, respectively, Corey Simon and Todd Pinkston, stayed with the Eagles through 2004. Pittsburgh Steelers: Clark Haggans Grant Halverson/Getty Images LB Clark Haggans played with Pittsburgh through 2007 and remained in the league until 2012. Another big asterisk goes to Plaxico Burress, who left the Steelers in 2005, returned in 2012 and was placed on injured reserve in 2013. San Francisco 49ers: Brian Jennings Getty Images Brian Jennings was a seventh-round pick, No. 230 overall, and wound up staying with the Niners through 2012. He was a long snapper and twice a Pro Bowler. Seattle Seahawks: Shaun Alexander Kevin Casey/NFLPhotoLibrary Shaun Alexander was the Seahawks' first-round pick and became a record-setting RB for the team. He played with them through 2007. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Nate Webster Ronald Martinez/Allsport Second-round pick Casey Coleman was with the Bucs through 2004 and then spent two seasons in Cleveland. Nate Webster left the Bucs after 2003 but his career stretched through 2008 in Denver. Tennessee Titans: Keith Bulluck, Robaire Smith Allen Kee/Getty Images Keith Bulluck was the 30th player taken in the draft and the linebacker starred for Tennessee through 2010 before spending a season with the New York Giants. Sixth-round Robaire Smith, taken at 197 two picks before Brady, also stuck around the league into 2010. Washington Redskins: Chris Samuels Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images Chris Samuels was the second first-round pick of Washington, third overall, behind Lavar Arrington, who went second. Samuels spent his entire career in Washington, finishing in 2009. MORE: Five potential Jeremy Lin landing spots in free agency Jordan Crawford says Nike still owes him $500 for his legendary dunk on LeBron Winners and losers from first week of Raiders training camp Bears defense continues to dominate on Day 6 of training camp Steven Jackson gets random drug test from NFL after signing 1-day contract


The Trail Blazers are rewarding Terry Stotts for his team's deep run in the playoffs this season. Portland general manager Neil Olshey told reporters Tuesday the team has come to terms on a multi-year contract extension with the coach. The Trail Blazers and head coach Terry Stotts have come to terms on a multi-year contract extension.   Casey Holdahl (@CHold) May 21, 2019 "20 minute ago." -- Neil Olshey on when the extension was agreed upon.   Casey Holdahl (@CHold) May 21, 2019 Stotts led the Trail Blazers to their first conference finals appearance since the 1999-00 season this year where Portland fell to the Warriors in four games. Since Stotts took over Portland in 2012, the Blazers have made the playoffs in six of the last seven seasons and won 50 games or more three times. The Trail Blazers are 325-249 in Stotts' tenure while boasting a top-10 offense in five of his seven years at the helm. In other Portland news, the Trail Blazers are expected to give All-Star point guard Damian Lillard a supermax extension this offseason, stretching out his deal to six years, according to Yahoo Sports. Yahoo Sources: In building off an incredible run, Damian Lillard and Portland Trail Blazers expected to come to terms on a supermax deal in the offseason: https://t.co/UmzF9Mh5vc   Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) May 21, 2019 MORE : Damian Lillard expected to get supermax extension after conference finals run, report says He has two years remaining on his five-year deal, and, with the extension, he will make $191 million more through the 2024-25 season.


KHARTOUM, Sudan   Sudanese protesters said Tuesday that security agents loyal to ousted President Omar al-Bashir attacked their sit-ins overnight, setting off clashes that killed four people, including an army officer, and heightened tensions as the opposition holds talks with the military. Both the protesters and the ruling military council said the violence was instigated by al-Bashir loyalists from within the security forces. Over the course of his 30-year rule, al-Bashir formed a shadowy security apparatus made up of several paramilitary groups. The U.S. Embassy, however, blamed the military council, saying its attempts earlier in the day to remove roadblocks, and its use of tear gas against protesters, led to the violence later that night. The clashes erupted after nightfall on Monday, when protests in Sudan usually swell during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, which is marked by dawn to dusk fasting. The Sudan Doctors Committee, which is part of the Sudanese Professionals Association that has been spearheading the protests since December, reported the four fatalities after initially saying there were six. The clashes took place in several locations across the country, including the main sit-in outside the military headquarters in the capital, Khartoum, the doctors union said. Ahmed Rabie, a spokesman for the SPA, said more than 200 people were wounded. The military council confirmed the death of an army major and said three troops were wounded. Amnesty International said Tuesday that uniformed security officers were captured Monday on a widely circulated social media video whipping protesters, while doctors affiliated with the Sudan Doctors Committee said they treated 40 injuries arising from whipping and breathing problems from tear gas. The SPA said remnants of al-Bashir's regime are stoking violence, hoping it will lead to the breakup of the sit-ins. The group urged protesters to remain peaceful. "The military council is responsible for restoring security, protecting citizens and cracking down on the remnants of the ousted regime, its security apparatus and shadow brigades," it said. The military removed al-Bashir from power on April 11 after four months of mass protests, in which security forces killed around 100 protesters and at least five soldiers who tried to protect the demonstrators. On Monday, Sudanese prosecutors announced that they have charged al-Bashir with involvement in killing and incitement to kill protesters during the uprising, according to the state news agency SUNA. It was not immediately clear what punishment he might face. Al-Bashir, who was jailed in Khartoum days after his overthrow, is also wanted by the International Criminal Court on charges of war crimes and genocide linked to the Darfur conflict in the 2000s, but the military council has said it would not extradite him to The Hague. Seif Magango, Amnesty's deputy director for East Africa, welcomed al-Bashir's indictment, and called for the ruling generals to hand him over to the ICC. "Al-Bashir must face justice not only for recent crimes, but also for the crimes under international law he allegedly committed while he was in power," he said. In Khartoum, the clashes erupted as the protesters were expanding their sit-in area and setting up barricades made of burning tires and tree branches to block off major streets. The SPA said the road closures were in response to the military council's delay in handing over power to civilians. It has called for another march on Tuesday, and protest leaders have threatened a general strike and civil disobedience. Taha Ossman Isaac, a negotiator for the Forces for the Declaration of Freedom and Change, which represents the protesters, said late Monday that the negotiations were "fruitful." Rabie said negotiations would resume later Tuesday on the makeup of a transitional sovereign council, Cabinet and legislative body, and on the duration of the transition. The protesters have called for a four-year transition overseen by a civilian-led government, while the military council has said it would rule the country for up to two years until elections can be held. Earlier Monday, before the clashes broke out, footage circulating online showed men from the Rapid Support Forces forcibly dispersing protesters. The paramilitary force, which has led counterinsurgency campaigns in Darfur and other regions, is led by Gen. Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, the deputy head of the military council. The RSF said that "anti-revolution groups" were behind the violence late Monday. Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan, the head of the military council, condemned the overnight violence, accusing unnamed "circles" of trying to "abort a deal" between the council and the opposition. Military chief Gen. Hashim Ahmed told reporters the military "did not fire a single bullet on the Sudanese people" during the overnight violence. The U.S. Embassy in Sudan, however, blamed the generals for the violence, saying it was "clearly the result of the Transitional Military Council trying to impose its will on the protesters by attempting to remove roadblocks." "The decision for security forces to escalate the use of force, including the unnecessary use of tear gas, led directly to the unacceptable violence later in the day that the TMC (the transitional military council) was unable to control," it said in a statement. ___ Magdy reported from Cairo.


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