The Yankees would forfeit quite a bit of extra value in signing a free agent, but the nature of that value would hurt them less than perhaps any team in baseball. Through two months of the season, a pair of last winter's premier free agent pitchers, Dallas Keuchel and Craig Kimbrel , remain unsigned. With the Yankees ' rotation continually taking on water, as CC Sabathia hits the injured list and James Paxton , Luis Severino , and Jonathan Loaisiga linger on the IL, they could use another arm immediately. Of course, with the MLB Draft just a week away, it's likely both free agents will sit on the sidelines until they can market their services without the looming specter of draft penalties. With the draft nearing, FanGraphs' Craig Edwards performed an insightful analysis into what exactly each team stood to lose if they took the plunge and signed either free agent right now. The current CBA's rules with regard to draft pick compensation are fairly arcane, with different penalties in place depending on whether a team paid the competitive balance tax, or how many qualified free agents that team signed. Edwards' piece handles all the minutiae to calculate just how much Keuchel and Kimbrel would cost every MLB organization. I encourage you to read his piece, as it thoroughly incorporates FanGraphs' previous analysis into the value of draft picks and international money. The upshot, though, is that the Yankees, both in terms of raw dollars and in terms of the value of the assets they would forgo in signing a qualified free agent before the draft, stand to pay as much as any team in the league. If the Yankees signed Kimbrel or Keuchel, they would forfeit the 38th selection in the draft, the second-highest possible draft pick penalty, behind only Arizona, who would theoretically forfeit the 33rd pick. FanGraphs estimates that the present value of the 38th pick in the average draft is about $8.1 million. The Yankees would also stand to lose $0.5 million worth of international slot money, which FanGraphs estimates is worth $2.5 million in present value. Together, that means the Yankees would incur a cost of $10.6 million in present value in terms of picks and international money in order to sign a premier free agent, the highest in the game. Contrast that with, say, the rival Rays , who are rumored to have interest in Keuchel. Tampa Bay would give up the 40th pick, but no international money, for a total cost of $7.6 million in present value. The Yankees' current CBT payroll sits at $226.7 million, third-highest in MLB, so they would have to pay CBT overages in the event of a signing as well. If they signed Keuchel, for example, to a contract that paid him $12.3 million through the remainder of the season, for a prorated annual rate about equal to that of the qualifying offer, they would incur about $4 million in additional penalties. Overall, the Yankees, in this hypothetical scenario in which Keuchel accepts just a one-year offer at a relatively low rate, would stand to fork over some $27 million, combining the actual cost in pure dollars of signing Keuchel, and the value of the picks and international money. That's a hefty sum for roughly a half-season of a good but declining player, one that fits a need. From this view, looking purely at the monetary value the team would surrender in order to sign Keuchel, the Yankees would pay more than virtually any team in baseball. Yet conversely, if we examine the actual nature of the assets the Yankees would yield, they perhaps stand to lose as little as any club in the game. For one, we can dispense of the pure financial cost fairly easily. At the risk of dredging up seemingly endless discussion of the team's finances (spoiler: the Yankees have absurd amounts of money to spend), even paying luxury tax penalties in signing Keuchel would be just a drop in the bucket to the Bombers. Paying $17 million, or $20 million, or even $25 million would hardly register. Plus, signing Keuchel to any prorated deal that pays him under $18 million for the rest of the season wouldn't even push the Yankees over the dreaded final luxury tax threshold of $246 million. Moreover, while the Yankees would be hit harder than any other club in terms of overall value of picks in the international bonuses, the value those assets represents might mean less to the Yankees than all of the league's other 29 teams. Consider that $8.1 million figure FanGraphs assigns to the 38th pick. FanGraphs also estimates that prospects with a FV (future value) grade of 45 are worth around $6 million to $8 million. Basically, forfeiting the 38th pick means the Yankees lose a chance to pick a prospect that on average will turn out to be about a 45 FV. The Yankees' system, while depressed in terms of star-level prospects, is loaded with the shakier lottery ticket prospects those 45 FV's represent. FanGraphs' own Yankees prospect list pegs 11 farmhands at 45-50 FV, with nearly two dozen more knocking on the door at 40 FV. The kind of prospect that a late-30's pick typically yields is the exactly the kind of prospect the Yankees simply have in spades right now. In all likelihood, the Yankees will not have to surrender much extra value if they want to sign a big free agent. Keuchel and Kimbrel appear ready to wait out until after the draft, which would render much of this analysis obsolete. Right now, though, in spite of the fact that the Yankees would incur a greater cost than any other team, there might not be a single team for whom that cost would appear so meaningless. At the end of the day, what's another lottery draft pick and some profits in the face of a baseball player that can help a team win baseball games?


Some celebs are richer than you think   others, not so much. Celebrity net worths that will surprise you It's easy to assume all famous celebrities are rolling in cash, but many big stars aren't as rich as you think. Of course, you're not overestimating the wealth of every celebrity, because some stars are sitting atop larger fortunes than you would ever imagine. That said, the worth of some stars is very surprising , both on the high and low ends of the spectrum. Money management skills, or lack thereof, can make a big difference between those with the most money and those with the least. Estimating celebrity net worth can be tricky because the public only sees a certain version of the star, which doesn't always provide a realistic version of his or her life. Take a look at some of the most shocking celebrity net worths . Pamela Anderson Net Worth: $12 Million She rose to fame as C.J. Parker on "Baywatch," but the hit 1990s show didn't pay Pamela Anderson as much as fans might imagine. The blonde beauty reportedly had a starting salary of around $5,000 to $7,500 per episode, which rose to $40,000 by the time she left the show in 1997, producer Michael Berk revealed in a 2016 interview with The Hollywood Reporter. Related: How Much Actors Really Make for Reruns Stephen Baldwin Net Worth: $500,000 The Baldwin brothers have been Hollywood staples for decades, but Stephen hasn't amassed a huge fortune   despite having over 100 acting credits, including roles in "The Usual Suspects" and "Bio-Dome." Baldwin has had money troubles for years, including a bankruptcy filing in 2009, a foreclosure on his home in 2017 for failing to make mortgage payments and an arrest for failing to pay taxes for three years, Business Insider reported. His brother Alec has not befallen the same fate   his net worth is an impressive $65 million. Luke Bryan Net Worth: $120 Million Singing about hunting and fishing has really paid off for Luke Bryan. The country star is one of the top celebrity earners of 2018, making $52 million this year, Forbes reported. Much of that income comes from touring, with some stops grossing over $3 million nightly. He's also a judge on "American Idol," and has an endorsement deal with Chevrolet. Bryan's net worth is double that of fellow country singer and reality show competition judge Blake Shelton, whose net worth is $60 million. More Wealthy Stars: The Richest Celebrity From Every State Paul 'Pauly D' DelVecchio Net Worth: $20 Million Unlike many reality TV personalities, "Jersey Shore" star DJ Pauly D held on to his fortune. Part of the hit MTV show's cast for all six seasons of its 2009 to 2012 run, he earned $150,000 per episode for the show's final season, according to E! News, totaling roughly $2.1 million. DelVecchio has appeared on several other reality shows, including "Famously Single" and his own "The Pauly D Project," and reunited with his "Jersey Shore" castmates in 2018 for "Jersey Shore Family Vaction." A DJ by trade, he performed with Britney Spears for six dates on her 2011 "Femme Fatale" tour. The "Jersey Shore" alum with the highest celebrity net worth, DelVecchio is clearly money savvy. In comparison, his co-star Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi has a $4 million net worth and Mike 'the Situation' Sorrentino has a $300,000 net worth. Related: The Richest Reality Stars of the 2000s and Where They Are Now Allison Janney Net Worth: $4 Million Allison Janney is a seven-time Emmy-winning actress, but she's not particularly wealthy by Hollywood standards. Currently starring on the CBS sitcom "Mom," she and co-star Anna Faris each reportedly earn $125,000 per episode, according to TV Guide. Interestingly, Faris' net worth, at $20 million, is five times higher than Janney's. Michael Keaton Net Worth: $15 Million Oscar-nominated actor Michael Keaton is a longtime film and TV star, so it's shocking he hasn't garnered a seriously large fortune in his more than four decades in the industry. Not only did he win a Golden Globe in 2015 for "Birdman," Keaton has also starred in several other hits, including "Spotlight," "Mr. Mom" and "Beetlejuice." Perhaps his most famous role of all was as the iconic superhero in "Batman" and "Batman Returns." In comparison, current Batman Ben Affleck's net worth is $130 million. Floyd Mayweather Net Worth: $560 Million As a champion boxer, it's no surprise that Floyd Mayweather is rich   but he's probably richer than you think, with a net worth of over half a billion dollars. "Money Mayweather" topped Forbes' 2018 lists of highest-paid celebrities and highest-paid athletes, with a $275 million salary plus an additional $10 million in earnings from endorsements. For comparison, Conor McGregor   whom Mayweather boxed against in a highly publicized 2017 fight   is worth less than a fifth of that, with a net worth of $110 million. Dr. Phil McGraw Net Worth: $400 Million Although Dr. Phil's net worth pales in comparison to Oprah's   the TV host turned mogul is worth $3.2 billion   his wealth is nothing to scoff at. McGraw's talk show is one of the most-watched syndicated shows, according to Forbes, and he adds to his income with executive producing credits on the shows "Bull" and "Face the Truth." He is also a co-founder of the Doctors on Demand app. To put his net worth into perspective, fellow daytime talk show host Maury Povich is worth $60 million   a mere fraction of McGraw's worth. Tinsley Mortimer Net Worth: $35 Million Tinsley Mortimer might be one of the richest celebrities to star on reality TV. When she joined "The Real Housewives of New York" cast in season nine, Mortimer was living in castmate Sonja Morgan's spare bedroom. It might seem she was hard up for cash, but her net worth is actually more than four times that of Morgan's $8 million fortune. Mortimer was previously married to oil heir Topper Mortimer and is reportedly a descendant of Thomas Jefferson. She starred in and produced the CW reality show "High Society." Also an author, Mortimer wrote the book "Southern Charm." Additionally, her resume includes a stint at Vogue as well as work in public relations and fashion design. Reality TV salaries range widely   see who makes a lot and who doesn't . Gordon Ramsay Net Worth: $190 Million Gordon Ramsay has turned his success as a chef into major success as an entertainer, with producing credits on a number of cooking shows including "Hell's Kitchen," "MasterChef" and "MasterChef Junior." He adds to his impressive income   which was $62 million in 2018, according to Forbes   with licensing deals, paid personal appearances and cookbooks. Ramsay's net worth is more than double that of fellow famous chef Wolfgang Puck, who has a net worth of $90 million. See: Budget-Friendly Recipes From Gordon Ramsey and Other Celeb Chefs Eddie Redmayne Net Worth: $4 Million Eddie Redmayne won the Oscar for Best Actor in 2015 for his work in "The Theory of Everything" and was nominated in the same category in 2016 for "The Danish Girl." Despite earning Hollywood's highest achievement, the "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" star's net worth is remarkably low. In comparison, fellow 2015 Best Actor Oscar nominee Benedict Cumberbatch and fellow 2016 Best Actor nominee Michael Fassbender both have net worths of $30 million. Redmayne's salary details have not been publicly revealed. Related: And the Academy Award Goes to … 8 Actors Whose Wealth Skyrocketed After Winning an Oscar Keri Russell Net Worth: $8 Million Golden Globe-winning actress Keri Russell most recently starred in the FX drama "The Americans" and previously held the title role in the hit ABC series "Felicity." She is set to star in the upcoming "Star Wars: Episode IX." The former Mickey Mouse Club member's net worth seems a little low considering her talent and level of fame. "Felicity" was canceled in 2002. In 2000, Entertainment Weekly cited her salary for the show as roughly $40,000 per episode. Tori Spelling Net Worth: $500,000 Tori Spelling grew up as Hollywood royalty as daughter of the famed film and TV producer Aaron Spelling, who had a net worth of $600 million at the time of his death. Spelling made a career for herself as well, starring on the hit show "Beverly Hills: 90210" throughout the '90s, and steadily appearing on TV in both scripted and reality shows ever since. Despite that, her net worth is tied with Stephen Baldwin for lowest celebrity net worth on this list. Spelling herself admitted to having a spending problem, writing in her book "Spelling It Like It Is" that she found it hard to live a simpler life after growing up so rich. And she didn't get as large of a payout as one might expect when her father died, receiving only $800,000 after taxes, Fox News reported. Spelling's "90210" co-stars haven't had the same money troubles   Luke Perry has a net worth of $10 million, and Jennie Garth has a net worth of $8 million. These Stars Have No Problem Living Simply: Rich People Who Live Like the Average Joe Howard Stern Net Worth: $650 Million With quite likely the highest net worth in radio, Howard Stern earned $90 million in 2018, according to Forbes. The shock jock signed a five-year deal with Sirius XM Radio in 2015 valued at $90 million per year, according to The New York Post. Scott 'Carrot Top' Thompson Net Worth: $75 Million Known for his fiery red hair, Scott "Carrot Top" Thompson is one of the wealthiest celebrities in comedy, but he largely flies below the radar. His main act is a regular gig at Luxor Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, where tickets start at $49.95 each. He's appeared in several movies and television shows, but mostly in small roles. In comparison, Louis C.K.'s net worth is $35 million. Click through to read about the fortunes of people who won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony . Gabrielle Olya contributed to the reporting for this article. More on Net Worth Lady Gaga Net Worth 'The Voice' Coach Showdown   Who Is the Richest? How Much Kaley Cuoco Is Worth Now That 'Big Bang Theory' Is Over Watch: How Much Beyonce Is Worth on Her 37th Birthday We make money easy. Get weekly email updates, including expert advice to help you Live Richer™ . All financial data is provided by CelebrityNetWorth unless otherwise noted.


What was your favorite Dale Earnhardt Jr. No. 88 paint scheme? Look back through the years as we picked out some of the top looks. Dale Earnhardt Jr. may not have been our selection for the No. 88 in our Driver by Number project, but he still is connected tightly to the car number -- and he's had plenty of memorable paint schemes in it throughout his career. Scroll down to see the ones that stick out. No. 88 Nationwide Gray Ghost Chevrolet: 2017 Martinsville Monster Energy Series playoff race. No. 88 National Guard | AMP Energy Chevrolet: 2008 Coke Zero 400 at Daytona. No. 88 Retro Diet Mountain Dew | National Guard Chevrolet: 2011 Kobalt Tools 500 at Phoenix. No. 88 Diet Mountain Dew | TheDarkKnightRises | National Guard Chevrolet: 2012 Quicken Loans 400 at Michigan. No. 88 National Guard Chevrolet: 2013 Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte. No. 88 National Guard | Man of Steel Chevrolet: 2013 Quicken Loans 400 at Michigan. No. 88 Mountain Dew | XBox One Chevrolet: 2013 Camping World RV Sales 500 at Talladega. No. 88 National Guard | Superman Chevrolet*: 2014 Quicken Loans 400 at Michigan. Also drove at Charlotte in 2014. No. 88 Nationwide Stars and Stripes Chevrolet: 2015 Coke Zero 400 at Daytona. No. 88 throwback Valvoline Chevrolet: 2015 Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington. No. 88 Halo 5: Master Chief Chevrolet: 2015 Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas. No. 88 Axalta Chevrolet*: 2016 Good Sam 500 at Phoenix. *Earnhardt ran this scheme five times in 2016. No. 88 Nationwide Insurance | Batman Chevrolet: 2016 Auto Club 400 at Auto Club. No. 88 Nationwide Chevrolet: 2017 Daytona 500. No. 88 Axalta Chevrolet: 2017 Camping World 500 at Phoenix International Raceway No. 88 Axalta Chevrolet that Dale Earnhardt Jr. will run in his final full-time Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series start at Homestead-Miami Speedway. The scheme looks very similar to the No. 8 Budweiser look that Junior drove for years at Dale Earnhardt Inc.


An Indiana elementary school and special education teacher are receiving backlash after an 11 year-old child with autism received a "most annoying male" superlative at an end-of-the-year school party. Rick Castejon, the father of the non-verbal autistic fifth-grader at Bailly Preparatory Academy in Gary, Ind., ABC Chicago station WLS-TV that they were blindsided when their son received the "Bailly Preparatory Academy 2018-2019 Most Annoying Male" award while other students were given positive ones such as "most improved" or funniest." "When they called him up he was just excited to get a gold star because it was shiny," Castejon said. He added, "I didn't want to cause a scene with other parents there, so I left the award on the table and tried walking away, but the teacher came back and said Akalis forgot his award." The 11 year-old's mother Estella Castejon said she went to the school the next day demanding an apology from both the principal and the teacher. She said she never got that apology, however, Dr. Peter Morikis of the Gary Community School Corporation released a statement which said that the teacher who initiated the award is facing disciplinary action. "The Gary Community School Corporation does not condone this type of behavior and will continue to put the safety and well-being of our students first," Morikis said. "We extend our deepest apologies to the impacted student, the family and anyone else who take offense to this unfortunate occurrence."


If the St. Louis Blues want to be considered the bounce-back kings in these Stanley Cup Playoffs   and not to mention Stanley Cup champions   they'll have to rebound on the biggest stage hockey can provide and in hostile territory for good measure. And that might just appeal to a Blues team that hasn't been great at home yet has been all that and more on the road in these playoffs. Sunday's 5-1 loss in Game 6 to the Boston Bruins was St. Louis' seventh home loss of the postseason, dropping them below .500 (6-7). Their Game 5 win to push the Bruins to the brink, meanwhile, was their ninth win away from Enterprise Center, a shiny 9-3 record that's thrown shade on the importance of home-ice advantage, outscoring opponents 38-29. "Well, we've just got to play," Blues captain Alex Pietrangelo said after Sunday's loss. "We've been a good road team all year. We know we need to play better and we've had a good recipe on the road, so we'll use that." Ryan O'Reilly , who's in the conversation for the Conn Smythe if the Blues can close it out on Wednesday, said the Blues feel confident heading to what's sure to be a raucous TD Garden. "Maybe that's our story," he said. "Maybe we have to get it done on the road." To do so, the Blues need to sort out some problems. Going 0-for-4 on the power play, for instance. That's a no-no, especially after getting 12 looks on Rask on those man advantages. The Blues are an ugly 1-for-18 in the series. It's been a sticking point for them for most of the postseason. "Listen, if you told me four months ago we were going to be in the Finals in Game 7, I think I'd tak e it," Blues coach Craig Berube said. "We've been a good road team. We've won twice up there in this series, so we're a confident group." Confidence is one thing, execution is another. The Blues have largely been able to combine both after losses in these playoffs. Do it again and they'll have a Stanley Cup to lift high over their heads. Scott Billeck is a writer for Pro Hockey Talk on NBC Sports . Drop him a line at phtblog@nbcsports.com or follow him on Twitter @scottbilleck


On Tuesday, the Vikings sign guard Tiano Pupungatoa after released running back Roc Thomas . Pupungatoa is a River Falls, Wisconsin native, which is about 42 minutes from Minneapolis. For Pupungatoa, this is a huge opportunity, and he's fully aware. "It's so surreal, just having everything work out the way it is and getting a chance to start training camp with (the Vikings),'' Pupungatoa said via the Pioneer Press . "I feel like I'm on cloud nine. It's just a dream come true just to get this opportunity. I have to take full advantage of it and get that 53-man spot.'' It is significant, at least to me, that Pupungatoa has made it so vocal early to make the 53-man roster. Luckily for Pupungatoa, he's joining an offensive line that has plenty of improvement to be made from 2018. Josh Kline and Pat Elflein will be the starters at guard, but after that, there's probably a spot or two up for grabs. We'll see if Pupungatoa can get it. MORE: Mike Trout's perfect 98.6 MPH throw to home plate had everyone in awe Ranking the NBA's Top 10 Big Threes Jalen Rose: Don't Be Surprised if Anthony Davis Winds Up With the Bulls Packers GM explains reasoning for releasing DL Mike Daniels Release of Mason Foster leaves Redskins with $11.5 million in salary cap space


The Lions exercised their option on left tackle Taylor Decker 's contract for the 2020 season and Decker expects that will be the only action on the contract front for a while. Decker is eligible to sign a contract extension in Detroit, but he believes that he has more to do in order to show the Lions he's the right man for the long term. "In my mind, I'm going to play two more years before that's going to happen ," Decker said, via MLive.com. "All of that will take care of itself. You get ahead of yourself and you lose sight of getting better each day." Decker had a strong rookie year before missing half of the 2017 season after surgery to repair a torn labrum in his shoulder. He's started all 24 games he's played since returning to action and continued health will be part of the path to a lengthier stay in Detroit.


For Nick Parker to get where he needed to be this season, he had to fail. More than once. The 2018 Dallastown graduate and Coastal Carolina freshman baseball player didn't start his year the way he wanted. He said he struggled so badly this fall, the coaching staff nearly redshirted him. After making the roster, he went through growing pains early this spring, sometimes seeing promising outings cut short by one rough inning. Those moments helped him gain a resolve he didn't previously need. Ultimately, they helped him become a pitcher capable of winning a NCAA elimination game just a year out of high school. Parker led Coastal Carolina to 9-4 win over Florida A&M in the NCAA Atlantic Regional in Atlanta this past Saturday. He pitched five-plus innings, giving up three runs on eight hits and one walk and striking out two. Parker left the mound having given up one run but with two men on base, who both ended up scoring. "It was really special and definitely a playoff atmosphere," Parker said of his performance. "Any situation that intense is going to be magnified. "It took a lot for me to try and stay positive (in the fall). I failed more than I ever had before. It helped me understand failing isn't bad for you. It helped me in the later half of the season, like, 'I got past that, How will I get past this?'" Coastal Carolina's season ended Sunday with a 10-8 loss to Georgia Tech. The Chanticleers finished the campaign as Sun Belt Conference champions and with a 36-25-1 record. Parker finished his season 2-1 with a 6.07 ERA and 46 strikeouts in 46 innings over 16 appearances. He is the son of York Daily Record executive editor Randy Parker . He entered college coming off an incredibly successful career at Dallastown, where he starred at both the plate and on the mound. He was named GameTimePA YAIAA Baseball Player of the Year last year and helped the Wildcats reach the PIAA Class 6A title game in 2017. More: Dallastown star's passion for baseball fueled by his mother More: 'Horrifying to think about:': How schools can combat silent killer in student athletes Reaching the next level hammered home something he knew, but didn't fully understand. Everyone at the NCAA Division I level is outstanding. "Your mistakes get hit a lot harder and more often," Parker said. "In high school, I could miss with a fastball down the middle and still get a strikeout. Here, those go 600 feet. "The preparation level here is a huge change. In high school you just have a guy's MaxPreps stats. Here, we have video on some guys for three years to study and put a gameplan together." Parker credited family members and Dallastown head coach Greg Kinneman with keeping his calm during his struggles in the fall. Kinneman was aware of the tough transition from high school to college ball since his son, Brett, played at North Carolina State before getting drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates last year. He spent the spring constantly working with a coach on the mental side of the game. Though he was up-and-down throughout the season, he finished the year strong and dropped his ERA from 7.36 midway through March to 6.07 by the end of the year. The strides he made on the mental side of the game helped him prepare for Florida A&M despite not finding out he was taking the mound until the night before. "That was actually a longer time than I've had before," Parker said. "Before the conference game I started (against Louisiana Monroe) I found out an hour before. It's the same mental process, just went over scouting and how we were going to attack them." Story continues after the photo Though his season wasn't always easy, Parker enjoyed the experience of playing major Division I baseball, especially at a school where the sport is incredibly popular. Coastal Carolina won the College World Series in 2016. One of his favorite experiences was playing at T-Mobile Park, the home of the Seattle Mariners. Parker, who said he put on 10 pounds of muscle this year and weighs about 193, hopes to be consistently throwing in the early 90s next season. He currently hits 88 to 90 mph with his fastball. After spending time as a starter and reliever this season, he hopes to be a consistent member of the rotation next year. Still, he's more interested in filling whatever role will help Coastal Carolina win another national championship. "After our experiences this year, I think it's definitely possible we go to Omaha (for the College World Series)," Parker said. "For me, it's whatever my team needs me to do." This article originally appeared on York Daily Record: Coastal Carolina baseball: Dallastown's Nick Parker wins NCAA game


This is the online version of our morning newsletter, The Morning Win . Subscribe to get irreverent and incisive sports stories, delivered to your mailbox every morning. I don't even know where to start with this , honestly, so I'll just get one part of it out of the way first: Whenever you write about how you're sick of everyone talking about something , people will climb out of the woodwork and cleverly ask, "Well, then why are you talking about it?" It's a fair enough point, but since my years of studiously avoiding any mentions of Skip Bayless' name in all formats did nothing to diminish his notoriety, I recognize that my noblest efforts at abstention will always be drowned out by the internet's endless cacophony. No matter how many times something is covered, there are always going to be people out there somewhere who somehow can drum up the energy to get extremely mad about it again the next time it comes up . A bunch of real human beings in this world are still apparently eager to yell about steroids in baseball , the hottest topic of 2005. I'm all out of steam on that one. This one, too: Sometimes, in the course of a Major League Baseball game, a batter hits a home run. Sometimes he gets excited about it - rightfully so, as home runs are awesome, and something to celebrate - and flips his bat away in triumph. Sometimes the pitcher gets upset about this action, because Major League Baseball players tend to be absurdly competitive people, and allowing a home run makes pitchers feel really, really bad. So the pitchers project their anger at the guy who just hit the dinger, and seize upon any indication that he is enjoying himself as a display of disrespect. That's what happened on Sunday, after the Dodgers' Max Muncy hit a massive homer off Madison Bumgarner into McCovey Cove in a tight game in San Francisco. It was a spectacular thing to behold, so Muncy beheld it. Bumgarner, who is known to hate such behavior, hated that behavior , and yelled at Muncy to make haste around the bases. Muncy yelled back that if Bumgarner didn't want him watching the homer, he could "go get it out of the ocean," which doesn't actually make sense but is definitely hilarious . It ended there, at least for now. Bumgarner has a long history of getting very mad about bat-flips, and after the game he pointed out he, like Muncy, should be allowed to express himself . The quote is being hailed as more evidence that Bumgarner's too sensitive, but to me, it seems like a pretty good point. We may not agree with Bumgarner's response, but we can take at least solace in the notion that the penalty for such behavior is built right in. Yelling at a batter for homering makes you look like a jerk. Bumgarner has appeared to plunk batters in retaliation for such slights in the past. That did not happen Sunday, but when it does happen, that's bad. It's dangerous, obviously, and as such it's against the rules and players get suspended for it . Max Muncy (Ed Szczepanski/USA TODAY Sports) No one reasonable should ever think drilling a guy with a mid-90s fastball is a proportionate response to enthusiasm over hitting a home run. And it's disheartening to me that I even need to clarify as much, given how often I've written in favor of bat-flipping in my life . But this morning, as I was working on this newsletter, in the middle of the night Pacific Time, a prominent Dodgers writer I don't think I've ever met in real life extrapolated a joke I made on Twitter about not caring to mean that I endorse retaliatory fastballs . He's right; that's totally my deal. RESPECT THE GAME! Honestly, in diving into my own archive this morning, I discovered that my writing about how the bat-flip debate is tired is itself extremely tired. Here's a thing I wrote about it at the beginning of the 2016 season . Here's one from the beginning of the 2017 season. Here's one from the 2017 postseason . Here's me, in this very newsletter, a couple months ago . I've repeated myself so much already here that I might as well just quote myself : "The so-called unwritten rules, and the breaking thereof, have now been the subject of two marketing campaigns from Major League Baseball itself, meaning there's nothing punk rock whatsoever about enjoying yourself on the baseball field these days…. We trumpet bat-flipping because we like seeing players be emotional. I'm not saying pitchers endangering opponents - especially in this era of unprecedented velocit y - should be allowed or encouraged in any way, but you have to to understand that joy in baseball is sort of a zero-sum game: Every triumphant homer comes with some guy who's very angry that he just served it up." I don't really know what conclusion I'm driving at here, except this one: I don't want to write about bat-flips anymore, ever. I know I will at some point, because I know that it's going to come up again in two months and the rest of sports media will again act like we haven't been through all this before, and we'll again turn it into some big dumb performative thing where everyone jockeys to show that they love bat-flipping the most and hate the unwritten rules more than anyone. Some editor will ask me for my take on the subject, and I will write it again because it's easier than resisting and because ultimately I need to stay employed to keep paying rent. But this is it for me tackling this topic unprompted. These, right here, are the last words I'll ever voluntarily write about the practice of bat-flipping and the ensuing response. It's exhausting. I am exhausted. Sunday's big winner: The Boston Bruins (AP Photo/Scott Kane) The Bruins' win on Sunday sent the Stanley Cup Finals to a Game 7 in Boston on Wednesday . It'll mark the first time Boston has hosted Game 7 of a championship round in any sport since 1984, which is the type of thing only people from Boston might ever care about because they're still somehow operating with the attitude that Boston titles are rare even though they're now annoyingly common. FTW resident Boston man Andy Nesbitt is predictably fired up . Astute Morning Win readers might guess that the schedule gives me until Thursday morning to learn the first darn thing about hockey, but joke's on you: I'm off this Thursday, so I've got until whenever the next hockey season starts. Quick hits: The Office , Kawhi, Gardner - One subplot of the Stanley Cup finals I have no difficulty understanding is that it pits Jim from The Office against Pam from The Office . Jenna Fischer joined Sunday night's broadcast during an intermission, and Mike Milbury asked her about the time (SPOILER ALERT!) Dwight killed Angela's cat . - There are so many weird and awesome real stories about Kawhi Leonard that NBA Twitter has taken to making up and distributing weird and awesome fake stories about the Raptors' star forward . I fell for the "apple time" bit when I first read it, but it's funny one way or the other. This guy seems strange and good . - Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner threw his helmet in frustration, only to have it bounce back and nail him in the face . He needed six stitches. Baseball's just like that sometimes . When things aren't going your way, it seems like nothing goes your way. MORE: NHL fans weren't impressed with Mike Milbury's questions for Pam from 'The Office' Sleeping on Patriots WR Demaryius Thomas would be a huge mistake Bears believe Clinton-Dix is an upgrade over Amos Brian Gaine's failure in Houston has a lesson for the Lions and Bob Quinn Questions your athlete should ask college coaches Related slideshow: 2019 MLB season (provided by imagn)


Her 12-hour rule is genius. If there's one woman who can whip you into shape, it's The Biggest Loser O.G., Jillian Michaels . The TV star, fitness trainer, and author spent 10 years as a trainer on NBC's hit weight-loss show and has built her career around empowering people who want to lose weight in a healthy, sustainable way. We ask the guru how she stays on track from morning to night. Add some energy to your a.m. routine... Don't believe the rumors that coffee is bad for you. "I always caffeinate first thing. In fact, coffee has a ton of antioxidants and polyphenols in it which is why its benefits have been linked to improved cognitive function, heart health, fitness performance, decreased risk of liver disease, and it can even help with type 2 diabetes," Jillian says. ...and opt for organic. Jillian says the key is to make sure the coffee is organic, because coffee is a heavily-sprayed crop. "I use Lucky Jack Organic Cold Brew Concentrate because you can have it hot or cold depending on your mood," she says. Eat a big enough breakfast. On days that Jillian works out, she eats around 500 calories for breakfast-or about one quarter of her daily calorie allowance. "I aim for a relatively even blend of healthy complex carbohydrates, protein, and polyunsaturated or monounsaturated fats," she says. Make those morning cals count. A few of Jillian's favorite breakfast ideas: • 2 eggs over easy with a two slices of organic whole grain toast • 1 cup organic yogurt with fresh berries and 1/4 cup crushed almonds or walnuts • Protein shake with 1 banana + 1 scoop Alaya Naturals organic grass-fed whey protein powder + 1/2 cup coconut milk + 1 tablespoon Nuttzo Power Fuel Seed butter ) Exercise AND eat right. "Often people do one or the other, but not both," Jillian says. "When it comes to weight loss you simply must work out and eat right to get results." She says to think of your body like a car. If you aren't working out or eating right you are in reverse and probably actively gaining weight. If you're working out but not eating right (or vice versa) you can get stuck in neutral or weight loss moves at a glacial pace. If you're working out and eating right, the weight actively comes off at a steady pace. Try reverse psychology. When she's not in the mood to sweat, Jillian says, "I do the exact opposite thing than you would think. I give myself permission to be super-lazy at the gym. I tell myself I will take it easy, maybe only do 20 minutes or so. This type of forgiving attitude takes the dread and the pressure out of it. Then usually when I am there and in the groove I almost always push a little harder or put in a little more time." Pick a workout you'll actually do. Jillian says that the "best" workout you can do is whatever sweat sesh you'll do consistently. That being said, here's what she recommends for weight loss: HIIT intervals (high-intensity interval training ), resistance training, plyometrics , bodyweight training, and movements that incorporate multiple muscle groups, like squats, lunges, burpees, and pushups. These exercises burn the most calories during and after exercise, she says. Assemble a pump-up playlist. "I love hip-hop and EDM for working out," Jillian says. Some of her current music musts : Afrojack, David Guetta, Diplo, Tritonal, Kanye West, Jay Z, 2 Chainz, Lil Wayne, Cardi B, and Nicki Minaj. Remember: Not everything has to be work. "I really love to play and have adventures. I do this with my kid, whether it's skiing together, riding horses, or even just playing Monopoly," she says. Learn how to infuse play into your workouts to make each and every one more fun-and possibly more effective all at once. Be right here, right now. "Play is so important. I swear it takes my mind off all the nonsense," she says. "The kids force me to be mentally present. And playing just makes me smile and feel alive." Talk it out. Mental and emotional health is a priority for Jillian, too. So what helps her maintain her sanity amidst the madness? "Working with my therapist to break old dysfunctional patterns and building and nurturing close relationships with friends and family," she says. Build your community. "Loneliness is more pervasive than ever and I really try to maintain strong connections to those special in my life," she says. For Jillian, having a sense of community (like with a workout buddy ) is key. Declare a mantra. Jillian's is: "'Feel the fear and do it anyway.' This reminds me to use fear as a source of motivation instead of a paralyzing one." Take baby steps. "I try to remember the all-or-nothing mentality only leads to misery. Remembering it's about progress not perfection helps me put one foot in front of the other with an open mind and minimal judgement," she says. Pack emergency snacks. Combat hanger by preparing a few just-in-case snacks to store in your gym bag, car, or desk. "I always keep food with me, and in order to do that, most of my go-tos are grab-and-go options." She says organic jerky , trail mixes, nut butter packets with a piece of fruit are all easy and portable. Try this trail mix. Snacks should be about 250 calories per serving, Jillian says. Toss together this totable trail mix recipe from her blog for a mini meal that hits that mark: 6 pecan halves 6 walnut halves 1 crushed Brazil nut 1/2 tablespoon pumpkin seeds 1/2 tablespoon sunflower seeds 2 tablespoons dried golden berries 2 tablespoons black mulberries 1/2 tablespoon raw cacao nibs Cut down on booze. Jillian suggests giving up drinking entirely-when trying to lose weight, that is. "Get on the wagon," she says. "Alcohol is the worst when it comes to fat metabolism and can actually inhibit it by 73 percent." Research has shown that when you've consumed alcohol, your body prioritizes metabolizing booze, which means burning fat and carbs take a back seat. Experts also believe that alcohol breaks down amino acids and stores them as fat. All bad news if you want to lose weight. "When in maintenance mode, moderate alcohol consumption is okay. Certain alcohols like red wine, whiskey, dark beer can actually help with heart health and remove amyloid plaque associated with Alzheimer's," Jillian says. "Just stick to no more than four to six drinks a week max!" Instead, add some sparkle. Struggle to sip enough H2O? Get bubbly. "I really like Spindrift . Any slightly-flavored sparkling water has me though," Jillian admits. "It REALLY helps me get my water consumption up because I hate drinking water. I know, I know..." Fix your fats. Jillian is a culinary queen when it comes to ingredient substitutes for a nutrition boost. "I like to swap out butter when possible for a polyunsaturated or monounsaturated fat. Olive oil instead of butter works well for cooking proteins," she says. Bake better. "In frostings, avocado works great as a butter replacement. And when baking, if I'm trying keep calories down, I use mashed banana or applesauce instead of butter," she says. Genius. Pump up the protein in pancakes or baked goods. "I swap out white flour for a nut flour and an organic whey protein powder ," she says, adding that you just may have to experiment and add a little bit of a rising agent. Pair protein with fiber. "There's a reason a veggie omelet holds you off from eating until lunchtime better than that carb-loaded bagel," Jillian shares on her blog . She suggests aiming for 30 percent of your calories to come from protein. "And don't forget about adding fiber-rich foods like beans, peas, chickpeas, and lentils to soups, salads, and sandwiches to keep you from mindlessly snacking." When possible, substitute for the sodium. Call in the spice, girls. "Seasonings can often stand in for salt in savory dishes. I like different kinds of ground pepper, cumin, paprika, garlic, onion, and oregano," she says. Streamline your sugar consumption. Sugar isn't the only ingredient that can help satisfy your dessert cravings. "I often add cinnamon and vanilla extract as flavor-enhancers in sweet recipes, so I can cut sugar content down by a third," she says. Slash stress without emotional eating. If you find you're snacking when you're sad or stressed, "the most important thing is to be aware of it-and to find ways to redirect your stress or anxiety that don't involve food," Jillian says on her blog . Her advice? Reconnect with a friend. Get a massage. Dive into an inspirational book. Make your menu 80/20. The number-one mistake people make when it comes to weight loss is following an intense fad diet that isn't sustainable, says Jillian. She says these drastic eating plans ultimately damage your metabolism and instigate a vicious cycle of yo-yo dieting. "Choose a diet that's balanced," Jillian says. "Allow yourself treats daily. Deprivation and extremes don't work. Try the 80/20 rule. Make 80 percent of your daily food intake high quality and then let 20 percent be treats." Supplement to fill in the gaps. Jillian concedes that it's nearly impossible to always eat a perfectly-varied diet and get all the nutrients your body needs. "Consider supplementing your diet with organic, whole food-based products," she says. Jillian takes a collagen MSM glucosamine chondroitin supplement for her skin, hair, nails, bones, and connective tissue, as well as grass-fed whey protein with branched-chain aminos [ here's more about BCAAs ], and a super greens powder with antioxidants, adaptogens, and probiotics. Parents: Make the most of every minute. As she attempts to balance being a mom with her life as a trainer and entrepreneur, Jillian says it's all possible because, "I'm really good at multitasking and I'm super-efficient with my time. For example, if I only have 20 or 30 minutes, I squeeze a workout in at home instead of spending a full hour driving to and from the gym." Get appy. My Fitness App By Jillian Michaels allows everyone-including herself-to work out any place, anytime. "This is one of the reasons fitness apps are so successful," Jillian says. Put yourself first. Happy and healthy moms raise happy and healthy kids, Jillian believes. "I think the way to move forward is changing the way you think. So many women feel like they have to be a martyr to be a good mom. I don't feel that way. I don't judge anyone who does, but I'm simply more the 'put your oxygen mask on first' kind of mom," she says. Take "me time." "Don't get me wrong, my kids' health and safety ALWAYS come first and I do make plenty of sacrifices on their behalf. But the world won't end if I go on vacation without them and they stay with a grandparent for a week, or if I exercise and they play on their iPads for 30 minutes," she says. Teach the kids how to compromise. "I will pick a restaurant we can all eat at instead of letting them dictate what they want solely. I make the give and take in the family mutual," Jillian says. Jillian takes the kiddos to play dates, "but sometimes they need to go with me to run errands or to an event I want to go to-and that's okay in my opinion! That's life. Their adult relationships will also involve compromise. I don't think there is anything wrong with them learning that parents' needs also get prioritized sometimes." Get your mind right. Your attitude plays a huge role in your overall wellness and ability to choose clean foods, not overeat, move your body often (preferably at least three to five times a week for 20 minutes minimum, ideally 30), and sleep eight hours a night. "These things are simple, but, they aren't easy," Jillian says. Say goodbye to guilt. "Many times, the reason these habits aren't easy is because we constantly feel guilty taking time for ourselves, spending money on ourselves, allowing ourselves to do something in a way that's less than perfect," Jillian says. One of our go-to RDs agrees: Check out why this dietitian has banned the term "guilt-free" from her vocab. Grant yourself grace. Jillian tries to remind herself: "You are worthy and deserving. Treat yourself with the love and care and kindness you treat your kids with." Grow on. " You don't have to be perfect . Perfect doesn't exist and if it did then what would be the point of living? Isn't the goal to learn and grow?" Jillian says she aims to celebrate progress of any kind, no matter how small, so she can abandon perfection. Take your 12 hours. Jillian practices something she calls the "12-hour rule," which she swears keeps her healthy and sane. "There are 168 hours in a week. Of those, if you are sleeping eight hours a night, you're awake for 112. If you give 50 to work and 50 to kids and running your household, you should have 12 left for you. Schedule every single one of those 12 hours as your time," she says. Then make the most of those hours. Jillian explains that if you divvy it up wisely, "This is enough for a date night, girls' brunch, doctor appointment, hygiene appointment, plus four 30-minute workout sessions," she says. Schedule time for plenty of zzzs. "I'm a HUGE believer in prioritizing sleep. The health benefits are numerous and irrefutable. From heart health, to anti-aging, to a faster metabolism, sleep is key," Jillian says. Struggle to sleep enough-or to sleep well? Try these three simple tweaks . And stick to a bedtime routine. Jillian says she gets no less than seven hours of sleep a night, and never more than eight: "I usually go to bed around 10 p.m. and listen to an audiobook. I'm asleep by 11:00 p.m. and up by 7:00 a.m." Bookmark that schedule, people.


You would be hard pressed to find a better set of Champions League semi final matches than the ones we have just witnessed. As if the quarter final clashes weren't incredible enough, we were blessed with four monumental games, two in particular, that will be ingrained into footballing folklore for years to come. Roaring comebacks, last-minute drama and footballing masterclasses saw Liverpool overcome Barcelona 4-3 on aggregate and Tottenham saw off a spirited Ajax side on away goals. The moment Lucas Moura sent Tottenham through to their first ever Champions League final. Iconic. Historic. Staggering. Bring on the final! pic.twitter.com/oBmpjcbPGY   Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) May 9, 2019 Some players in particular stood out for their respective clubs so here's a starting XI of the best performing players from the Champions League semi final stage. Alisson - Liverpool It may be bizarre choosing Jurgen Klopp's Brazilian stopper as the best goalkeeper of the round, considering he conceded three goals across his side's two ties. But then again, all four stoppers did. Alisson had to be alert to make five saves at Anfield as Liverpool overturned a 3-0 first leg deficit to seal a second successive Champions League final. While all the headlines will naturally go Divock Origi's and Georginio Wijnaldum's way for their respective braces, the 26-year-old made crucial saves at key times to deny Lionel Messi and Barcelona an elusive away goal. Trent Alexander-Arnold - Liverpool His instinctive, quickly-taken corner set up Origi for the Reds' fourth and final goal on Tuesday, showcasing pure genius for someone just 20 years old. Having been dropped for the first leg in favour of the more defensively minded Joe Gomez, Alexander-Arnold turned on the style at Anfield and put a real shift both defensively and offensively to secure an unimaginable win. The full-back's two assists on the night meant he has provided 14 in all competitions this season, more than any other Liverpool player. Matthijs de Ligt - Ajax Again, it seems strange to include a player who was at the heart of a defence that conceded three second half goals to eliminate his side. However, De Ligt continues to show the world his quality. He put in a commanding performance as Ajax left north London with a clean sheet, and notched the first goal on Wednesday night. At 19 years old, the Dutchman will continue to grow and evolve as a player, which is hard to believe considering how good he is now. Joël Matip - Liverpool What, no Virgil van Dijk? Yes, that's right. Van Dijk was immense on Tuesday night, but Matip was weirdly even better. The Cameroonian was less at fault for Barcelona 's goals in the first leg and matched if not bettered his Dutch partner's performance in the second leg. His teammate rightfully deserves plaudits for his incredible campaign, but Matip has flown under the radar for similarly impressive displays. Andrew Robertson - Liverpool Andrew Robertson gets the nod despite leaving the field injured at half time during Liverpool's storming second half showing on Tuesday. The Scottish full back was his club's best player in the first leg, despite losing 3-0, and relished the occasion in both games. He riled Messi and continued to threaten even after suffering the injury that forced his half-time substitution in the first leg. Europe's best left back at the moment. Georginio Wijnaldum - Liverpool His role during the first leg was a peculiar one, playing almost as a centre forward tasked with leading the high press on Barcelona's defenders in a surprise move that didn't pay off. Subsequently dropped for the second leg, he heeded his manager's call when brought on at half time and turned the game on its head. Two goals and an all-round magnificent performance in which he harried Ernesto Valverde's side earns him a place in the best XI alone. On the day, Wijnaldum proved to be the difference. Frenkie de Jong - Ajax Was one of the star performers in Ajax's solid first leg win, totally commanding of the space around him, almost never losing possession and with the vision and awareness to always make the right choice. The trend was continued into the second leg where he ran the show in the first half. His influence faded in the second half as the home side opted for a more reserved and defensive approach - but nonetheless, he performed admirably across the two legs. Donny van de Beek - Ajax At just 22 years old, Van de Beek has showed once more why the famed Ajax academy is so highly revered in the world of football, producing talent after talent, year in year out. Unplayable in the first leg against Spurs, particularly the first 30 minutes, he put in a complete performance on the night and similarly to De Jong, carried that into the first half of the second leg on Wednesday. Divock Origi - Liverpool Cometh the hour, cometh the man. Origi came on in the first leg with just five minutes remaining and was unable to make any real impact on proceedings at the Camp Nou. With Mohamed Salah injured for the return leg, the weight of Merseyside was place on the Belgian's shoulders as he started at Anfield. He most certainly didn't disappoint, giving Liverpool hope with his early goal before shattering Barcelona with his late second. Hakim Ziyech - Ajax Scored his fifth Champions League goal on Wednesday night with a sumptuous effort that sailed beyond Hugo Lloris. Oozed class in the first leg to, where he set up the goal and demonstrated excellent ability on the ball. Came agonisingly close to sealing the deal in the second leg, striking the post and coming within inches on another occasion. Lucas Moura - Tottenham The heroics of the entire team will live long in the memory, however, scoring three times in a Champions League semi final will etch Moura into Spurs' folklore forever. Moura stretched the back four with his pace, looking a bigger threat when moved to right wing, and showed predatory brilliance for all three of his goals. He was truly magnificent in the second half.


From meandering around lazy rivers, lapping up the waves or plummeting down vertical drops, there are plenty of thrills to be found in water parks. We find some of the world's wettest and wildest attractions. Take the plunge From meandering around lazy rivers, lapping up the waves or plummeting down vertical drops, there are plenty of thrills to be found in water parks. We find some of the world's wettest and wildest attractions. LEGOLAND Water Park, Dubai Designed specifically for youngsters aged two to 12, LEGOLAND Water Park opened in 2016 and was an instant hit with families. Older kids can get creative and build a raft of LEGO then sail it down the Build A Raft River, and get drenched in the Joaker Soaker   a 300-gallon play house featuring slides and waterwheels. For younger kids the DUPLO Splash Safari offers the chance to swim with elephants and crocodiles (plastic of course) plus pint-sized water slides. Siam Park, Tenerife, Spain The Thailand-themed attraction in Tenerife has been named the world's best water park by Tripadvisor for the last five years on the trot. And for good reason. Top attractions are the Tower of Power where riders can reach speeds of around 50 miles per hour as they swoop down the 90-foot-high slide into an aquarium filled with stingrays and sharks. Tackle the Mekong Rapids on a giant inflatable with your mates or dare them to take on the Dragon, a totally vertical funnel. Recover on Siam Beach. Aqualagon, France Part of the impressive Villages Nature Paris eco-resort near Disneyland, this water park is heated entirely by geothermal energy and more than a third of its water is purified naturally. Throw yourself down one of the eight giant slides, catch the surf in the wave pool or wallow in the lovely outdoor lagoons, which are heated to 86°F (30°C) all year round. There's also an aquatic climbing wall, white-water rivers, geysers and a lovely spa. Morgan's Inspiration Island, Texas, USA The world's first ultra-accessible splash park opened in San Antonio, Texas last year. While every part of the pioneering park is wheelchair accessible that doesn't mean it's tame: the River Boat Adventure ride twists and turns through jungle and five water play areas feature waterfalls, pools, geysers, jets, water cannons and tipping buckets. There are waterproof wheelchairs available and special wristbands allow parents or carers to easily locate their party. Area 47, Austria This excellent outdoor playground in the Ötztal valley in the Tirol promises plenty of thrills and spills. Based around a lake, water-centric attractions include the Cannonball where you'll be blasted into the water from a seat with a huge water jet. You can also whiz down the slides, go "cliff diving" from an incredibly high diving board or try your hand at "blobbing"   basically throwing yourself onto an inflatable blob from a tower. The Lost Paradise Of Dilmun, Bahrain Lazy rivers, wave pools, tube slides, raft rides, wet play areas for the kids and a lovely tropical garden setting   Bahrain's biggest water park has everything you could want from a fun-filled family day out. Little ones will love the pirate ship, while the Aqua Loop Rocket Slide will test the grown-ups' nerves. Lalandia Water Park, Denmark As well the high-speed Twister and Tornado water slides, this water park in Billund also boasts Europe's longest "wild river". At 550-feet-long, it starts and ends in the indoor Aquadome but also winds around outside. The complex has a good variety of indoor and outdoor pools, as well as a sauna and a spa. Dare the kids to dive down in the secret cave pool to spot the tropical fish but watch out for the giant tipping bucket as you roam... Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast, Australia It's no surprise that balmy Queensland has Australia's best water park. Head straight to the Extreme H20 Zone if you're after a challenge. The exhilarating Blackhole takes riders on a spiral down into a pitch black tube slide. Or dare to take on the apty-named Kamikaze and plunge down a near vertical 36-foot drop for a zero gravity sensation. But there's plenty of gentler rides too and lovely tropical gardens for splashing and chilling in. Beach Park, Brazil South America s largest water park, which sits on Porto das Dunas beach near Fortaleza, is action-packed. With a choice of pools, plenty of fast-paced slides and a lazy river, there's something to suit everyone. But the park is most famous for its towering water slide Insano. It's one of the tallest in the world where riders plummet down at terrifying speeds. Universal's Volcano Bay, Florida, USA Swim under the mighty Krakatau volcano, explore its trickling waterfalls and enticing lagoons or simply bob about in the waves. Universal Studios' brilliant water park in Orlando is a class act. You can also experience the power of the volcano on a four-person canoe ride that twists and turns deep within the structure before plunging through a waterfall. Aquaventure Waterpark Atlantis, Dubai It takes 45 minutes to ride the lazy river around the Middle East's largest water park Aquaventure, part of Atlantis, The Palm. The giant river connects the park's two main water slides   the Tower of Poseidon and Tower of Neptune. Up the ante on the Rapids where tube riders are propelled through high-intensity rapids, wave surges and waterfalls. The lovely tropical setting also includes a white-sand beach, perfect for flopping on. Tropical Islands, Germany Keep a close eye on your companions in this fun-filled resort as it's enormous. Tropical Islands is based within a gigantic dome that used to be an airship hangar. It's so big you can even go on a free-floating balloon ride for a bird's-eye view. With a rainforest area featuring over 50,000 plants, white sandy beaches and swaying palm trees, it's easy to forget you're only 40-odd-miles from Berlin. Thankfully you don't need to do it all in one day as you can stay in the resort. Waterbom Bali, Bali Slip, splash and scream your way around this fantastic attraction in Bali, which was named Tripadvisor's top water park in Asia and the third best in the world. Its various slides and rides are ranked from "mellow" to "extreme". The Climax (Asia's steepest slide) and Smashdown 2.0 with a sheer 85-foot drop are definitely the latter. Need to calm your nerves? There's a swim-up cocktail bar where you can sip as you gaze at the lush tropical garden surroundings. WildWildWet, Singapore With eight adrenalin-fueled rides and three play areas (complete with big buckets for regular drenchings and sedate slides), this water park caters for most tastes. Highlights for thrill-seekers are careering up and down a giant U-shaped half-pipe on Slide Up, falling from four stories up on a 360-degree loop. Feeling competitive? Go head-to-head with friends as you charge down the multi-lane slide Kraken Racers. Ramayana Water Park, Thailand With 21 water rides and pools over an area of almost two million square feet, this attraction just south of Pattaya is big. In fact, it's Thailand's biggest water park. But it's also very beautiful with lovely green spaces and a natural lake. The double wave pool guarantees plenty of squeals as do the AquaLoop and FreeFall   the park's most extreme rides. Small children are also well catered for with play areas and the tranquil lazy river. Yas Waterworld, Abu Dhabi Daredevils will love Abu Dhabi's vast water-filled attraction, which has no less than 41 rides. Try the near-vertical slide Jebel Drop or gather your mates to try the world's first and largest hydromagnetic-powered six-person tornado water slide. At over 770-feet-long, the thrills will keep on coming at you. Another highlight is Bubbles Barrel where you can ride 10-foot-high waves on the world's largest surfable sheet wave. Or take a spin above it all on roller coaster the Bandit Bomber. White-knuckle rides fan? Aquapark Nymphaea Oradea, Romania Whether you're leaping about in the wave pool, doing lengths in the Olympic-sized pool, whizzing down slides or walking the plank on the pirate ship, Romania's top water park is sure to delight all the family. Parents can take it in turns to relax in the spa which has a Turkish bath, a range of geothermal water pools, steam room, sauna and cold room. The Land of Legends, Turkey Antalya's fairy tale and legend themed attraction makes for a super-fun family excursion. It's especially magical for children with its aqua discos and entertaining shows. But there's plenty of fun for thrill-seekers too with numerous slides and raft rides. Or go for a spin above ground on the 140-foot-high Typhoon Coaster, which ends with a triumphant splash. Calypso Theme Waterpark, Canada You can take on the tallest water slide in North America and go for a swim in Canada's largest wave pool at this record-setting park in capital Ottawa. Other highlights are twisting and turning down the 360-degree loops on the Turbulence water slide, plunging into a dark tunnel on a six-person raft on Boomerango and completing the floating obstacle course by crossing inflatable logs, crocodiles and water lilies. Alpamare, Switzerland Set in Pfaeffikon within the Canton of Schwyz, Alpamare stakes its claim as Europe's biggest covered water park, although it does have some outdoor heated pools too. Test out some of the 11 fun and themed water slides   IceXpress promises a chilly surprise while Tornado comes complete with light and sound effects. Then go for a rejuvenating soak in the salt bath that's heated to a blissful 97°F (36°C). Fasouri Watermania Waterpark, Cyprus Drift down the 1,300-foot-long Lazy River ride that meanders around the park on a giant raft, go for a massage or get your blood pumping on the Extreme Black Hole Slides. Family favorite Cyprus has some fantastic water parks, but this Polynesia-themed attraction in Limassol is definitely one of the most impressive. Aqua Park Rutland, England Slightly different to your average water park, this attraction in Rutland lays claim to being the UK's largest inflatable water park. And it all looks like serious fun. Set on the north shore of Rutland Water Park, the 330-foot by 260-foot inflatable course includes climbing walls, trampolines, balance bars, rockers, rollers, blast bags, and slides. Do you dare take on the challenge? Seven Seas Waterpark, the Philippines Whoosh down a giant cone-shaped slide on an inflatable raft, feel the Earth disappear beneath your feet on the terrifying Plank Drop slide and go for a spin on the speedy Pira-Chute. The Pirate-themed park promises plenty of thrills and spills as well as lovely chill-out zones. Shimmy up the crow's nest, also known as the Jolly Roger CombiTower, to get your bearings with its fantastic views over the park. Sunway Lagoon Water Park, Malaysia In addition to various scream-fest water rides, there's an enormous man-made surf beach in the water area of this mega multi-theme park not far from Kuala Lumpur. After you've leapt about in the waves and taken a turn in the rapids of the mighty Zambezi river, dare to take on the Vuvuzela. It's the park's most thrilling slide and Malaysia's largest. Chimelong Water park, China Experience the sensation of being sucked into a tornado, race friends down a series of multi-colored slides or get a moment of weightlessness as you shoot up the near-vertical wall of a half-pipe on a raft. Based in Guangzhou China, this enormous attraction has everything you could hope for from a water park: thrilling rides and slides, kids play areas, plenty of pools, waves and a lazy river. Splash Planet, New Zealand As you'd expect from an outdoor-sports-loving nation like New Zealand this water park on the North Island's east coast offers extreme fun. Test your mettle on the high-adrenaline slides, go kayaking around a lake, do battle on the bumper boats or hurl yourself around the inflatable obstacle course. Beware though, little ones will want to maroon themselves forever on Toddler Island. Check opening times before you visit as seasons vary. Aquaventure, the Bahamas Designed with a Maya civilization theme, Aquaventure water park is surrounded by tropical greenery and part of the Atlantis, Paradise Island. Launch yourself from the top of Mayan Temple on the Leap of Faith to drop down a near vertical clear tunnel at high speed, shooting through a shark-filled tank. Or twist and turn around the temple's dark core on the Serpent Slide. The sedate Jungle Slide takes children on a watery safari through jungles and caves. They'll also love firing the water cannons in the play fort. Aquafan, Italy Have the kids seen one too many Roman ruins or reached peak cathedral? Take them to this watery wonderland in Emila-Romagna and their spirits will soon lift. As one of Europe's largest water parks it has a host of attractions including a great selection of slides, lazy river, rapids, a wave pool and special pools for babies and small children. Although, it can get lively in the holiday season with loud music and the odd foam party. Imagica Water Park, India There are bucketfuls of fun for the whole family at Imagica's water-based theme park from playing pirates in Pirate Bay or drifting idly down the lazy river to navigating the steep falls on thrilling family raft ride Soakerz. For lovers of high-speed slides though it has to be the Loopy Woopy, Swirl Whirl or Yello-O. You'll definitely be yelping with delight after a day at the Mykonos-themed park in Khopoli, which is around an hour south of Mumbai. Olympia Aqua Park, Greece Water fun gets taken up a gear at this park in the Peloponnese that's perfect for thrill-seekers. Aside from a whole host of water slides, you can test your mettle on rides such the Looping Rocket where you'll be blasted 65 feet into the sky from a launch capsule. Take the plunge down the high-speed Space Ride or drop into the darkness of the Black Hole. There's also a Greek gods-inspired children's play area.


The sale of Whataburger to a Chicago investment firm doesn't sit well with Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt. The All-Pro reacted to a tweet from the Austin American-Statesman on Friday stating that the Texas-based hamburger joint, a staple of the Lone Star State, has been sold to BDT Capital Partners. Ok, I say we all chip in and buy Whataburger back. Make honey butter chicken biscuits available all day, add kolaches to the menu and change nothing else. Especially not the ketchup. https://t.co/HadutHXJ9l - JJ Watt (@JJWatt) June 14, 2019 The tweet seems to be part of an offseason quest to reclaim Texas nostalgia . It began in March when Watt declared that he would love for the Texans to wrest the rights to the Houston Oilers' jerseys away from the Tennessee Titans. According to the Statesman, Tom Dobson, part of the Dobson family that co-founded Whataburger alongside Paul Burton, will retain minority ownership in the company. Whataburger chief financial officer and controller Ed Nelson will become the new company president. "Whataburger has been the heart and soul of our family legacy for nearly 70 years, but we feel really good about the partnership with BDT," [Dobson] said. "They have a track record of success with businesses as special as ours that want to grow, while preserving culture and family history. They are trusted advisors and partners who have worked closely with other family businesses and they have a tremendous reputation for doing the right thing." Whataburger has 820 stores in the United States with 670 of them in Texas. The company employees over 43,000 people and generates more than $2 billion annually. MORE: NBA world reacts to news that Klay Thompson tore his ACL in Game 6 loss This is how the Golden State Warriors head into the offseason Ranking the 25 Best NBA Free Agents Top of Packers WR depth chart takes shape following minicamp Andy Reid takes blame for confusion surrounding Tyreek Hill's case Related slideshow: Top picks of 2019 NFL Draft (provided by imagn)


Read on for the most recent top news you may have missed in Houston. 2-year-old boy dropped off at fire station in southwest Houston The woman told police she had nowhere else to go after she said she and her son were turned away from a shelter. Read the full story on ABC13 Houston . Mother of four found stabbed to death in Houston home MOTHER MURDERED: Four children are now without their mother after someone stabbed her to death while they were at school. Read the full story on ABC30 Action News . Woman claims she found hidden camera inside west Houston gas station bathroom The woman said the store's owner offered her $700 to not file any charges or take the suspect to court. Read the full story on KHOU . This story was created automatically using data about news stories on social media from CrowdTangle , then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Denver will see a return of last week's light rainfall in the coming days, according to drone-powered weather forecasting service Saildrone . Today's forecast shows the highest chance of rain at 96 percent, with predicted rainfall of 0.20 inches. Also look for warm temperatures today and tomorrow. Temperatures will rise even more from Wednesday to Friday, with a high of 93 degrees on Thursday. Skies will partially clear on Friday. Winds are forecast to reach a modest high of 13 mph on Sunday, while today will be quieter with a top speed of just 6 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.


Authorities say a Florida man they arrested for selling crack cocaine was wearing a shirt that said "COKE" on the front of it. A St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office report says 53-year-old Terry Leon Simmons was arrested last week and charged with two counts of selling cocaine. Authorities say an undercover officer bought $40 worth of crack from Simmons outside a Fort Pierce convenience store last Wednesday. Two days later, detectives say they went to Simmons home to arrest him and reported finding marijuana and MDMA in the home. Simmons was being held on $55,000 bail. Jail records didn't list an attorney. READ MORE: Florida man wearing 'COKE' shirt charged with selling crack cocaine CHECK OUT WESH: Stay in the know with the latest Orlando news, weather and sports. Get the top stories and all the scores from the team at WESH.


Despite the logical assumptions that the Boston Celtics would be out of the Anthony Davis sweepstakes if they lose Kyrie Irving, logic isn't always a prerequisite for how deals in the NBA get done. We have to remember that while everyone can send their favorite deals to the trade machine, these are humans that are making moves and perhaps losing Irving has done nothing to dissuade the Celtics from going after Davis. The Pelicans, at least according to one local report, are hoping for the Celtics to stay aggressive. According to WDSU's Fletcher Mackel, the player the Pelicans "covet" most in a potential deal for Davis is Boston's Jayson Tatum. NBA source (who I trust a lot) told me tonight he thinks Boston is landing spot for Anthony Davis. Says Tatum is player NOLA covets most. Tatum, Smart (who @PelicansNBA also really like), filler (Williams, Ojeyele or Yabusele) & at least pick #14 this year. I. Love. It! pic.twitter.com/7Rd1taJYJJ - Fletcher Mackel (@FletcherWDSU) June 7, 2019 Tatum is still on his rookie deal and still has a few years before he is set to hit restricted free agency. He went through a little bit of a sophomore slump after an amazing rookie season, seeing his shooting percentages drop across the board. But his talent is still there and if the Pelicans believe in it, that might swing the deal. Smart, who is under contract for 3 more seasons at approximately $13 million per season, would also give the Pelicans one of the league's premier defenders to pair with elite defensive point guard Jrue Holiday. However, it's worth wondering how risky the Celtics are willing to get. If they lose Irving and trade talented players to acquire Davis, they'd be in a win-now mode to try and sell Davis on staying in Boston. It may prove to be a worthy risk for Boston, but it seems just as likely, if not more so, that Davis could skip town after just one year like most people assume Irving will. MORE: Warriors injury report: The latest on Klay Thompson and Kevin Durant Giants' Daniel Jones quickly destroying critical narratives 5 Trade Options for Yankees After Missing on Dallas Keuchel Report: New Orleans likely to trade Anthony Davis to Celtics 5 takeaways from Pats' minicamp Related slideshow: The 2019 NBA Finals (Provided by imagn)


A wrecker driver led police to the vehicle believed to be involved in a fatal hit-and-run on I-45 late Sunday, Houston police say. The incident happened at about 10:20 p.m. on I-45 North near Highway 249, according to the Houston Police Department. Police and paramedics responded to the freeway and found a male pedestrian on the ground. He was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. A wrecker driver who earlier followed the driver believed to be involved reported the location of the suspect's parked vehicle. The black sedan was parked in the driveway of a home in the same area, not far from I-45 and Imperial Valley. Police were seen looking over the car, which had damage to its front end and windshield. It also appeared to be leaking a fluid. Charges have not been announced in the case at this time. The victim's identity has also not been released. Check back for updates to this developing story.


It's rare when Jesús Aguilar doesn't have something to say. But Sunday morning was one of those occasions, as he politely asked reporters to check back with him when his batting average was in a more suitable location   more specifically closer to .300 than the .237 with which he entered the day. The deflection certainly wasn't personal and was somewhat understandable, actually, considering the grind it's taken to even get to this point for the slugging first baseman. Aguilar came into the Milwaukee Brewers' series finale with the San Francisco Giants at Miller Park on the heels of his third consecutive multi-hit game, having singled, doubled and driven in a run in a much-needed 5-4 victory on Saturday night. Pull the lens back even further, and Aguilar is in the midst of a more prolonged period of success. Over his previous 27 games, he was hitting .380, raising his average from .188 to .237 with four home runs and 10 runs batted in. When all is said and done, Aguilar won't come close to touching his run production from 2018, when he hit 35 homers and drove in 108 runs with an OPS of .890 en route to becoming an all-star. But for a lineup that's struggled to consistently produce runs, any production is a positive. "He has definitely looked like the Agui of old," hitting coach Andy Haines said. "Using the whole field, impacting the baseball the way we know he can. We knew it was coming. "I don't think any of us foresaw it would be the middle of July until we saw the Agui of old, because there is really a natural ability to hit. He does so many things that I think of as just 'hitter' things. You believe in the hit tool, the bat, the at-bats. "He handled it great. He is the prototype for how to handle struggles. He was a great teammate, he had the same energy, which is easier said than done. And he's being rewarded for that now. "The blessing for him, and the message, is, 'Be thankful that there is a lot of season left.' He still has plenty of time to have a really good season. The reality of having a great season, we're realistic about that because of where he's at. But he could still have a really good season." Big things were forecast for Aguilar coming into the season, and it appeared the Brewers finally had a long-term answer at first base. But he got off to a terrible start at the plate, hitting just .123 with two extra-base hits and five RBI in his first 25 games. Aguilar hit two homers and collected four hits in his next two games to head into May on a good note, only to go right back into the tank. It was a head-scratching turn of events for a player who was seemingly in the middle of everything for Milwaukee's offense in 2018. "He got into a deep hole," manager Craig Counsell said. "It surprised all of us, for sure. I thought he came out of spring in a good place, swung the bat well, kind of how you would expect it, ball was going everywhere on the field and for whatever reason he just got stuck during the season at some point." Aguilar was hitting .186 on June 5, and it wasn't until June 25 with a two-hit night against the Seattle Mariners that his average rose above the Mendoza line for good. There have been no major mechanical changes to what Aguilar has been doing at the plate, according to Haines, with his stance opening slightly one small tweak. Maybe more than anything, it was just a matter of a good hitter finally getting into a good spot for a prolonged period of time. "The spacing of his feet is so important," Haines said. "He's a big guy, and he's gotten kind of narrow at times. That just leads to other things. "Really, if you see good spacing in his feet, he's a guy who's usually in a good position to hit and he makes really good decisions. Then everything else just kind of happens and plays to his strengths. "But I do think a lot of it is chicken or egg, man. This confidence thing is real. Once you click on a couple of balls and you're a rhythm and feel-type hitter, that's a real thing. And you see it happen right in front of our eyes." After getting next to no production at first base with Aguilar and Eric Thames over the first couple months, the Brewers are now fortunate to have both swinging the bat well at the same time. Thames, who got the start Sunday, was hitting .267 with 13 homers and 38 RBI. When that's happening, the Brewers are much less susceptible to left-handed pitching and a more dangerous offensive team overall. "One, I think it makes us a better team against left-handed pitching," Counsell said of Aguilar's surge. "It's important to be good against that. "Second, he played a lot last year, but the first couple months he was just such a dangerous pinch-hit at-bat in the league. You felt like you had this really dangerous bat to deploy in big spots. That doesn't help you every night, but the ability to get that big hit and do damage when you can get him in the right spot is important. "Last, it's going to make us be creative with Eric, but allows us some room to put Agui at first and put Eric in the outfield if there are days that we need to do that." Our subscribers make this coverage possible. Subscribe to the Journal Sentinel today and get a special offer at jsonline.com/deal. Top Headlines from Sports: Giants 8, Brewers 3: Bullpen woes continue in ugly loss For subscribers: Haudricourt: Brewers'improvement must come from within For subscribers: Mapping a future for sturgeon in the Milwaukee River FOLLOW JS SPORTS: Like our Facebook Page for the latest news This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: These days, Jesús Aguilar prefers to let his bat talk for him


Houston Texans third-string quarterback Joe Webb likely didn't expect to play the entirety of a preseason game on Thursday night. But, an injury to A.J. McCarron forced his hand, as the Texans sat Deshaun Watson and recent signee Jordan Ta'amu for the night. Webb threw for 286 yards and one touchdown to two interceptions. He chipped in a team-leading 47 yards to his efforts. Webb and the Texans lost the game 28-26, but he got a lot out of the experience. "I learned a lot. I learned a lot about my teammates and the way they fought. We fought hard," Webb told reporters after the game. The Texans scored a last-minute touchdown on a Josh Ferguson run, but it wasn't enough to pull them over the Packers; as they melted the clock after. For Webb, in a preseason game, that's enough. Said Webb: "We fought until the end. We had a chance to win at the end. That's all you can ask for." The Texans will be back in Houston for Thursday's preseason game against the Detroit Lions. Webb should expect to receive the bulk of the quarterbacking snaps, and may play another full game if Ta'amu isn't ready; though, it's unlikely. MORE: Browns mob touchdown scorer who slept outside a gym during tryouts Good, bad and ugly from Packers' preseason-opening win over Texans Matt Nagy can't stop gushing about Bears RB David Montgomery Duke Johnson trade: what they're saying around the NFL D'Angelo Russell Q&A: Warriors' new backcourt is 'like a video game'


Manchester United have told Real Madrid that they will not entertain offers for midfielder Paul Pogba this summer, but Juventus still remain hopeful that they can strike a deal with the Red Devils. Real Madrid had been the clear favourites to sign Pogba this summer, but Juventus recently expressed their interest in bringing Pogba back for a second spell at the club, with a fee of around £100m being suggested. Real have now turned their attention to Pogba after completing a deal for Chelsea 's Eden Hazard but, according to AS , United have told them not to waste their time, as they insist he is not for sale. The Red Devils have never even suggested a fee which they might be tempted to accept, and Real fear that the only way they could complete this deal would be for Pogba to try force through an exit from Old Trafford. It is unclear whether he would be prepared to do so, as the Daily Mail state that Pogba has his sights set on a return to Juventus . However, as it stands, they would not be able to afford such a deal, so I Bianconeri are ready to sell five of their key players to raise around £100m. Joao Cancelo, Mario Mandzukic, Douglas Costa , Mattia Perin and Juan Cuadrado are all named as likely casualties, and selling all five players would likely raise more than enough money. Pogba is said to be keen on a return to Juventus, with whom he spent four years between 2012 and 2016, and the Serie A champions do not want to miss out on signing such an influential player. Juventus sporting director Fabio Paratici confirmed the club's interest in Pogba whilst speaking at the recent Football Leader 2019 event (via Goal ), insisting that he will discuss their pursuit of the United star with their new manager, perhaps Maurizio Sarri of Chelsea. Pogba remains a huge fan of Juventus and recently flew to Turin to celebrate the career of retiring defender Andrea Barzagli. He is said to be incredibly eager to return, having grown disillusioned with life in the Premier League and the fans' treatment of him. When asked about a potential return to Juventus back in November, Pogba confessed that he had missed the club and life in Italy, and it remains to be seen whether Juventus can raise the required funds.


Citywide When it comes to food and drink, there's plenty to do in San Francisco this week. From a drag cook-off to a beer-tasting deal, here's how to add some flavor to your social calendar. Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Links included in this article may earn Hoodline a commission on clicks and transactions. Williams Sonoma's drag queen cook-off From the event description: Join us for an SF Pride celebration at Williams Sonoma Post Street. Our friends Juanita MORE and Sister Roma are back and will be battling to win our second annual drag queen cook-off. Watch as they go head to head (or wig to wig), cook and plate their dishes made using three secret ingredients. Our panel of judges will pick the winner in a battle royale hosted by our emcee, Liam Mayclem. When: Monday, June 17, 6-7:30 p.m. Where: Williams Sonoma, 340 Post St. Price: $20 Click here for more details, and to get your tickets 'We Are La Cocina' From the event description: La Cocina provides support and resources to help women, people of color and immigrants formalize and expand their food businesses. For the first time, get a glimpse of this life-changing work with " We Are La Cocina ," a new cookbook. Join La Cocina graduates live at Inforum as they share inspiring stories featured in the cookbook and reflect on their journeys to entrepreneurial success as they progress toward increasing diversity and equity in the food industry. When: Monday, June 17, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Where: The Commonwealth Club, 110 The Embarcadero Price: $10 $20. More ticket options available. Click here for more details, and to get your tickets Rare Digital Art Feast From the event description: Join us for dinner where you can watch what you eat while you eat. Rare Digital Art Feast is a food and drink-centric digital art exhibit and event for San Francisco creators, art collectors and art lovers. Learn how digital art can actually be as unique as your grandmother's secret recipe, what opportunities there are for collecting art and how blockchain opens up a whole new world of benefits that creators and collectors can eat up to their heart's content. When: Thursday, June 20, 6-9:30 p.m. Where: Code & Canvas, 151 Potrero Ave. Price: Free Click here for more details, and to get your tickets Ed Levine: Serious Eater From the event description: Founded in 2006 by former New York Times food contributor Ed Levine, food blog Serious Eats has combined storytelling and culinary expertise to become one of the most acclaimed food sites in the world. Levine's forthcoming book, "Serious Eater: A Food Lover's Perilous Quest for Pizza and Redemption," recounts his challenging journey to create a successful online food publication. Join Levine live at Inforum as he reflects on his transformation from food writer to entrepreneur. When: Thursday, June 20, 6:30-7:45 p.m. Where: The Commonwealth Club, 110 The Embarcadero Price: $10 $20. More ticket options available. Click here for more details, and to get your tickets Up to 36% off beer tasting From the Triple Voodoo Brewery and Tap Room deal description: Expand your palate with up to 16 crafts beers on tap brewed at this premium craft brewery in San Francisco's historic Dogpatch neighborhood. Choice of two four-style tasters and two pint glasses to go; two four-style tasters and one 32-ounce growler to go; or two four-style tasters, two take-home pint glasses and one 32-ounce growler to go. Where: 2245 Third St., Potrero Launch Lofts Price: from $28.86 (30 percent discount off regular price) Click here for more details, and to nab this deal Parking in San Francisco can be tough, especially during popular events. To find free or cheap parking and to book parking in advance, see this map of San Francisco parking from SpotAngels. And to get there by public transportation, check BART or MUNI for nearby stations and schedules. This story was created automatically using local event data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


There are so many reasons to get more steps: walking can improve your mood , keep you healthy, and even help you lose weight . Experts recommend getting 10,000 steps each day , which can seem daunting. But you'll find that it's really gratifying once you start to see that step count tick upward on your smart watch or fitness tracker . If you're struggling to find ways to make it happen, try these tips from fitness pros: Shop locally. "If your neighborhood has a corner store or grocery store within walking distance, try to hit that up sometimes," Kat Wiersum, interval instructor at Studio Three in Chicago, told POPSUGAR. "It's definitely tempting to drive to the nearest big box store, but you'll utilize your neighborhood resources (potentially local small businesses!) and get those steps in." Park further away. Wherever you're headed, whether to the store or work, "park at the end of the lot," said NCCPT-certified personal trainer Katie Dunlop, owner of Love Sweat Fitness . "Those few extra feet can add up fast." Take the stairs, instead of the elevator. " Stairs not only get you extra steps , but if you sit at a desk most of the day, they can also help you keep your glutes activated throughout the day and avoid dead butt ," Katie told POPSUGAR. Walk while you're waiting. "Whether you're waiting for a friend, a date, or your doctor, there are always a few extra minutes. Instead of sitting down to wait, move it," Katie said. Stay active during lunch, instead of eating at your desk. "Whether you have 30 minutes or a full hour, if you commit to a 15-minute walk each day, you'll be more likely to pack a healthy lunch to ensure you have the time to get in a little energizing calorie burn," Katie explained. Plus, it will allow you to disconnect and refresh before jumping back into work for the day. Take minibreaks throughout the day. "Schedule the last two minutes of each hour as your 'hourly stretch.' Get up and walk around to get your steps in, plus your blood circulating and body moving regularly," Katie said. Miss your stop - on purpose. "If you take public transit, get off one or two stops earlier than your usual stop," Kat suggested. "This can help you discover neighborhood gems that you may have missed, make you more comfortable navigating to your destination, and give you tons of extra steps." She added, "I just did this and found a great new coffee joint I'd been missing." Be strategic at the grocery store. "When you're grocery shopping, if you have time, try to slow down and take an extra lap down another aisle. I try to shop the entire perimeter of the store first and then the middle aisles," Kat said. "If the line is huge, I'll take an extra lap around rather than just stand there waiting. Half the time, the line is down by the time my lap is done." Do reverse lunges while you cook. "Instead of just standing around waiting for the water to boil, try adding in three to four sets of 20 alternating reverse lunges. It's a great way to lift and tone your booty, strengthen your hamstrings, and get in your steps," Katie told POPSUGAR. She added that you might also try marching in place. Stay busy by walking around your home. Kat often sets a timer for five to 10 minutes and commits to doing tasks around the house until it expires. "This is also a great time to call your mom or best friend and stay standing or walking around during the call," she said. (VIDEO) Why does my workout cause weight gain? (Provided by Shape)


The Arizona Cardinals have moved on from defensive lineman Robert Nkemdiche, releasing him on Saturday evening. He cleared waivers and now is a free agent. While he has not yet signed anywhere, teams have begun to look into him. One team is the Miami Dolphins, according to the Miami Herald's Barry Jackson. Per source, Dolphins among teams that have made preliminary due diligence inquiry call on former Arizona first round DL Robert Nkemdiche, who was released this week and cleared waivers. Still recovering from Dec. torn ACL; expected to be ready in September. - Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) July 30, 2019 Miami has reportedly made initial calls on Nkemdiche, a former first-round pick. The Dolphins acquired Arizona's 2018 first-round pick, quarterback Josh Rosen, during the draft in April. Nkemdiche is coming off a torn ACL suffered in December. He could be ready to go as early as September. Of course, that could be pushed back, considering he showed up to training camp with the Cardinals out of shape. The official move to release Nkemdiche was with a failed physical designation. Once he is healthy again, he surely will garner more attention, despite the issues he had with the Cardinals over three years. 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: Baker Mayfield's sassy response to Jets' trash talk won over the Browns offensive line Winners and losers from first week of Raiders training camp Packers coach Matt LaFleur sidelines Josh Jones after practice fight Roundup: Why Whitney Cummings Left Roseanne, MLB Trade Deadline Grades, Hulk Hogan Big WWE Role? 6 Saints players who are making the most of training camp


Missed the the most recent top news in Long Beach? Read on for everything you need to know. Photos: POW! WOW! wraps up a week of mural painting across Long Beach Artists completed 20 new murals across the city. Read the full story on Long Beach Press-Telegram . Khmer Girls in Action plan 13th annual celebration of youth, culture and talent In Long Beach This year's theme is "WeLBC," which stands for "We Love, Believe and Care." Read the full story on Long Beach Press-Telegram . Our Revolution Long Beach to host public forum Thursday for 1st District candidates Six of the eight candidates will participate. Read the full story on Long Beach Press-Telegram . Long Beach unveils gleaming new City Hall and Port Headquarters Long Beach officials christened the new Civic Center on Monday, July 29, a complex comprising a new City Hall and a new headquarters for the Port of Long Beach. Read the full story on Long Beach Press-Telegram . This story was created automatically using data about news stories on social media from CrowdTangle , then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


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