These hotspots have some serious personality. Choosing a wedding venue is a crucial first step in planning your wedding . Aside from the obvious (you know, having a place to get married!), your choice in wedding venue can also have a major impact on the look and feel of your celebration, especially if you've chosen a spot with major personality like these 15 unique wedding venues. Ballrooms and banquet halls are all well and good and hey, some of them are pretty amazing! but one way to really set your wedding apart is to choose a venue that's completely out of the box. We turned to a group of fantastic wedding planners to find out their favorite, totally unique wedding venues from across the country and around the world , all guaranteed to get that inspiration flowing! See more: America's Best Wedding Venues St. Regis Abu Dhabi , Abu Dhabi "We normally gaze up to marvel at the twinkling lights of stars in the sky, but can you imagine saying 'I do' with a whole magical world of them underneath you?" asks Lauren Grech, CEO and co-founder of LLG Events . Well, at the St. Regis Abu Dhabi, you can as long as you're not afraid of heights! The property's most exclusive venue is their helipad, located 49 stories up and accessed via a secret elevator off of the lobby. "It's the highest active helipad in the Middle East, and can accommodate up to 20 guests for an intimate ceremony," says Grech. While you're up there, you might as well have waiters and mixologists serving craft cocktails, caviar, and oysters, all timed perfectly so you can watch the sun set into the Persian Gulf with just a luxe velvet rope and a security guard between you an the edge (that's right, no railings to obscure your view!). "Top it all off with the St. Regis's champagne-sabering ritual to really celebrate as newlyweds," adds Grech. "Then head toward the Presidential Suite, the largest suspended suite in the world, to continue the party." The Ruined Abbey at Painshill , Cobham, United Kingdom Game of Thrones fans, this one's for you! "The Ruined Abbey [blends] the drama of a castle wedding with the feeling of being in the remote wilderness," says Teal Nicholson of LLG Events. "It combines a castle, vintage gothic architecture, and this truly haunting beauty alongside perfectly-manicured greens." Painshill Park, an 18th-century landscape garden in the Surrey countryside, also features a Gothic temple, Chinese bridge, crystal grotto, Turkish tent, vineyard, and walled garden; taking you around the world and through history as you meander to take wedding photos. "It's an incredible location for an eccentrically inclined couple that wants a space that's a little different," says Nicholson. Cowley Manor , The Cotswolds, United Kingdom Can't decide between a historic venue, a bucolic surrounding, or the funky allure of contemporary art? Have all three plus a getaway to a luxurious destination! at Cowley Manor. "Cowley Manor has the pastoral charm of Cotswolds, surprisingly modern interiors that contrast with the Italianate exterior, and grounds dotted with sculptural installations from the Royal College of Art," says Allison Jackson, owner and lead event planner of Pineapple Productions . The house isn't as old as it looks (it was built in the second half of the 19th century), and may even have been the location where Lewis Carroll wrote Alice in Wonderland . The 15 guest rooms feature vibrant colors, playful patterns, and unique artwork that is endlessly inspiring. "The holistic and indulgent C-Side Spa doesn't hurt, either!" notes Jackson. Main Street Station , Richmond, Virginia "The Shed at Main Street Station is surprising and totally breathtaking," says Jackson. The space the size of two football fields! has a towering steel ceiling, floor-to-ceiling windows, and uninterrupted views of the city bustling around you. "If you time it right, your guests can watch trains pass by while dining and then be treated to an incredible sunset or spectacular fireworks later in the evening!" Jackson raves. She also loves the size, giving you endless options for floor plans and decor so you can really make the space your own. National Museum of Women in the Arts , Washington, D.C. "More than just a beautiful and functional event space, the National Museum of Women in the Arts is a truly unique cultural experience," explains Jackson. The museum is the only major museum in the world dedicated to promoting great women artists, both past and present. "Have cocktail hour during a private viewing of some of NMWA's most important works, then dine on the mezzanine overlooking the Great Hall where there's plenty of room for dancing and mingling," Jackson suggests. Even better: Have your guests remain on the mezzanine while you head down to share your first dance , at once totally intimate for the two of you and incredibly moving for your guests to witness. Sikelia, Pantelleria , Italy Tucked on an island between Sicily and Tunisia, Sikelia is a super-chic boutique hotel that offers modern tranquility, ancient influences, and a Mediterranean experience you can't get anywhere else. "It's the perfect place to gather your loved ones for a five-star experience that combines the food and wine of Italy with the sunsets of Africa," says Alison Laesser-Keck of Alison Bryan Destinations . "It's a truly epic destination for those willing to go off the beaten path in search of something really unique." Sip cocktails on the roof, put your toes in the sand, and tie the knot in an immersive ceremony at the end of a wooden walkway in the middle of an open field. This luxurious and remote property is your playground! Borgo Egnazia , Puglia, Italy "Puglia is the birthplace of rosé and burrata. What else could you want?" asks Laesser-Keck. Set in the heart of Puglia with views of the Adriatic Sea, Borgo Egnazia features luxe rooms and villas situated around pools, gardens, and indulgent restaurants, all begging you to stay a while. "We recently produced a destination wedding at the property with a ceremony overlooking the sea, dinner in the olive grove, and a beach club after-party. In Italy, everything goes!" Green Valley Ranch , Coram, Montana Dreaming of a remote and wild setting that doesn't compromise on luxury? Head north toward Glacier National Park to Green Valley Ranch. "It's an historic property with rolling wooded hills, grassy meadows, and spectacular mountain views," explains Darci Greenwood, creative director of Greenwood Events . "You're literally in the middle of nowhere a beautiful and magical nowhere. There are no noise restrictions so you can party all night, and the lodge and cabins have all the amenities you could need for a weekend with the people you love." The property is a blank canvas where you can make all your rustic wedding dreams come true. Ventana Big Sur , California "What you notice first about Ventana Big Sur is the unique landscape," says event planner and florist Jessica Sloane . "The combination of the ocean, the coast line, and the redwood trees is so striking." Natural beauty like that is enough to make a wedding venue feel magical, and then you add the five-star accommodations (including glamping in safari-style tents and luxe rooms with Japanese soaking tubs) and award-winning service, and it's an experience in laid-back luxury that your guests won't forget. Whether you exchange vows in the Redwood Chapel, overlooking the ocean, or in the cozy comfort of the Loft, it's a remarkable and relaxing way to begin your marriage. Uppercut Boxing Gym , Minneapolis, Minnesota A wedding in a boxing gym? You betcha! "This active boxing gym in Northeast Minneapolis is in an old industrial building, one of the coolest raw spaces for couples who want a venue that's totally different," says Gretchen Culver, owner and creative director of Rocket Science Events . There's a private courtyard with colorful graffiti walls, space for a late-night food truck and a bonfire, and a boxing ring that would be perfect as an altar or quirky stage for the band. "It's playful, versatile, and completely unexpected," Culver raves. LongHouse Reserve , East Hampton, New York "This reserve and sculpture garden is ideal for weddings," notes Sarah Duke, co-founder of Duke + Van Deusen Events . The 16-acre property is set up perfectly for a flow that gives guests a tour of the property, moving from one open-air space to the next as you progress from welcome cocktails to the ceremony to cocktail hour and then the reception. Explore art exhibitions both in LongHouse and across the grounds that are dotted with dozens of unique gardens that are as inspiring as they are beautiful. Adds Duke, "They only allow two weddings a year, which makes everything even more special." Mulford Farm , East Hampton, New York It's hard to beat a farm-to-table wedding in the Hamptons, and Mulford Farms one of America's most significant intact English colonial farmsteads is an oft-overlooked venue option that's full of history. "It dates back to 1680 and is a really beautifully preserved example of a family home and farm," says Duke. "The house, barn, and windmills create a backdrop with such a sense of place that you can really embrace." Turn to one of the area's iconic caterers for an indulgent meal and an open-air celebration that will give your guests a true taste of the Hamptons. French Quarter Wedding Chapel , New Orleans, Louisiana What do you get when you pair a Vegas wedding chapel with the charm of the French Quarter? The French Quarter Wedding Chapel! "This petite space is perfect for couples looking for a bit of kitsch and a lot of personality," Clark describes. Whether you want a quickie ceremony, the works, or the Second Line package (which includes a five-piece brass band, a police escort, and parasols and hankies), a wedding at the chapel will give you a real feel for New Orleans. Want a voodoo officiant? They can do that. The chapel itself flaunts ornate wooden pews, overstuffed leather furniture, dozens of Tiffany-style lamps, and dollar bills affixed to the ceiling everything a unique wedding venue could possibly need! Bevolo , New Orleans, Louisiana Surrounded by antique shops and art galleries on Royal Street in the French Quarter, Bevolo is a showroom for handmade gas lanterns by day and a cozy event venue by night. "The main space is lined with over 40 gas-lit copper lanterns, a nod to the city's history," notes Clark. Fresh flowers play perfectly off the worn brick and wood beams, and the lanterns guarantee a party filled with a warm and welcoming glow. "You can even have a coppersmith on-site during your event, demonstrating the process and making a custom lantern for the two of you!" Arts Estuary , New Orleans, Louisiana New Orleans is full of surprises around every corner, and the Arts Estuary is one of them. "It's a secret garden tucked away in the Marigny neighborhood," says Kate Clark, designer and co-owner of Clark & Kelly . "There are industrial brick walls and steel beams, and then this stunning canopy of greens overhead. It's an enchanting space that feels like it's part warehouse, part backyard." There is space for up to 200 guests in an Old World venue that is at once raw, rustic, and romantic.


England kick off their 2019 Women's World Cup campaign in just over a week's time. This is everything you need to know about the Lionesses ahead of the tournament...  Squad  England have a diverse squad that draws players from clubs in as many as five different countries, with a handful of individuals plying their domestic trade in France, Germany, Spain and the United States. That can only be good for exposing players to different football cultures. Goalkeepers: Karen Bardsley (Man City), Carly Telford (Chelsea), Mary Earps (Wolfsburg) Defenders: Lucy Bronze (Lyon), Alex Greenwood (Man United), Steph Houghton (Man City), Millie Bright (Chelsea), Demi Stokes (Man City), Leah Williamson (Arsenal), Abbie McManus (Man City*), Rachel Daley (Houston Dash) Midfielders: Keira Walsh (Man City), Jill Scott (Man City), Jade Moore (Reading), Georgia Stanway (Man City), Karen Carney (Chelsea), Lucy Staniforth (Birmingham) Forwards: Nikita Parris (Man City*), Jodie Taylor (Reign FC), Fran Kirby (Chelsea), Toni Duggan (Barcelona), Ellen White (Birmingham*), Beth Mead (Arsenal) *Abbie McManus, Nikita Parris and Ellen White have all agreed post-World Cup transfers and will be joining Manchester United, Lyon and Manchester City respectively after the tournament. Manager  Phil Neville got the job in early 2018, despite having minimal managerial experience and never having worked in women's football, but has had a generally positive impact. He has brought a fresh approach at a time when it was needed for England to reach the next level and his years working in a tremendously competitive and winning environment at Manchester United are no doubt a great asset in terms of focusing the mentality of his players. "It has been really good having him in. He tries to build relationships with the players, understand how we are feeling and how he can help us," Jodie Taylor told Sky Sports in April. Recent Form  England have played six times in 2019, winning four, drawing once and losing once. 27 February 2019 England 2-1 Brazil Chester, Pennsylvania, USA 2 March 2019 USA 2-2 England Nashville, Tennessee, USA 5 March 2019 Japan 0-3 England Tampa, Florida, USA 5 April 2019 England 0-1 Canada Manchester, England 9 April 2019 England 2-1 Spain Swindon, England 25 May 2019 England 2-0 Denmark Walsall, England Strengths  England can boast excellent strength in depth, particularly in attacking areas. Beyond Nikita Parris, who scored 19 Women's Super League goals this season, there is Toni Duggan, a Champions League finalist with Barcelona, Jodie Taylor, the Golden Boot winner at Euro 2017, and Ellen White (below), a favourite of Phil Neville's who will always chip in with goals. On top of that, Chelsea star Fran Kirby is an elite creator, while Arsenal forward Beth Mead has an eye for the spectacular and led the WSL in assists in 2018/19. In midfield, influential pair Jordan Nobbs and Izzy Christiansen missed out due to injury, but that has allowed the equally talented Keira Walsh, 22, and Georgia Stanway, 20, to come to the fore. Weaknesses  Recent results alone perhaps don't tell the whole story. England did win the SheBelieves Cup for the first time in March, a prestigious honour, but the United States and Japan both put out experimental sides - as did England - and both should be better this summer. A laboured England aide was beaten by a defensively strong Canada in April, while subsequent friendly wins over Spain and Denmark weren't as polished as Neville would have hoped. Dealing with the pressure of expectation is something that England, who have only ever been underdogs flying under the radar at past World Cups, have to learn. Group D Opponents  England are drawn in Group D alongside Scotland, Argentina and Japan . For Scotland, this is a first ever World Cup and only a second major international tournament after qualifying for Euro 2017. As it happens, England also played Scotland in their opening fixture in that competition and thrashed their local rivals 6-0. The lowest FIFA-ranked team in the group, Argentina are at their first World Cup for 12 years and have never previously won a World Cup game, losing all six they've played. England thrashed them 6-1 in 2007, a week after La Albiceleste had lost 11-0 to Germany. 2011 winners Japan are the biggest threat in Group D and a dark horse for the trophy. It is a relatively young Japanese squad, but one that is led by experience at the back in the shape of Saki Kumagai, Aya Sameshima and Rumi Utsugi, and technically excellent. 9 June 2019 England vs Scotland Allianz Riviera, Nice 14 June 2019 England vs Argentina Stade Oceane, Le Havre 19 June 2019 Japan vs England Allianz Riviera, Nice Route to the Final  Top spot for England would mean a winnable last 16 pairing with the third place team from groups B, E or F - potentially China, Spain, New Zealand, Cameroon or Chile. There would be a quarter final against the runner up from groups A or C - maybe Norway, South Korea, Brazil or Italy. The semi final would be a likely meeting with the United States or France, with Germany expected to reach the final from the other side of the knockout bracket.


DEARBORN, Mich.   AAA Michigan says average gas prices statewide are up about 1 cent from a week ago to about $2.88 per gallon. Following the Memorial Day holiday, the Dearborn-based auto club says Tuesday the average price for self-serve regular unleaded is about 22 cents less than a year ago. The state's highest average was about $2.96 a gallon in the Marquette area. The lowest was about $2.79 in the Traverse City area. Prices in the Detroit area were about $2.86 per gallon, about the same as a week ago. AAA Michigan surveys daily fuel prices at 2,800 gas stations across the state. ___ Online: https://gasprices.aaa.com


On October 19, 2017, the Pan-STARRS 1 telescope in Hawaii spotted something strange zooming through our solar system. It turned out to be a visitor from beyond our solar system, and several of its odd features still confound astronomers. It was the first observed object from outside our solar system, according to a study published in the journal Nature -- and, as the researchers call it, an "oddball." "What we found was a rapidly rotating object, at least the size of a football field, that changed in brightness quite dramatically," lead study author Karen Meech of the University of Hawaii's Institute of Astronomy and leader of the research team said in a statement. The long and rocky cigar-shaped object has a burnt dark-reddish hue due to millions of years of radiation from cosmic rays. This hue is similar to that of objects found in the Kuiper Belt, in the outer part of our solar system, but its orbit and shape firmly place it in the category of interstellar origin. It most likely has a high metal content and spins on its own axis every 7.3 hours. But the shape, 10 times as long as it is wide, has never been seen before. This complex and convoluted shape means the object varies incredibly in brightness. At first, astronomers thought the rapidly moving faint light was a comet or an asteroid that had originated in our solar system. But based on its orbit, the astronomers realized that the object came from interstellar space. They acted fast, and multiple telescopes focused on the object for three nights to determine what it was before it moved out of sight at 85,700 miles per hour. They dubbed it 'Oumuamua. The Hawaiian name, partly coming because of the location of the telescope that discovered it, loosely means "a messenger that reaches out from the distant past." Because the object was so difficult to classify, showing characteristics of both an asteroid and a comet, and astronomers had so little time to observe it, other theories emerged. Last year, a Harvard paper alleged that it was an alien spacecraft sent to investigate Earth. The theory is based on the object's "excess acceleration," or its unexpected boost in speed as it traveled through and ultimately out of our solar system in January. "Considering an artificial origin, one possibility is that 'Oumuamua is a light sail, floating in interstellar space as a debris from an advanced technological equipment," wrote the paper's authors, suggesting that the object could be propelled by solar radiation. The paper was written by Abraham Loeb, professor and chair of astronomy, and Shmuel Bialy, a postdoctoral scholar, at the Harvard Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics. Loeb has published four books and more than 700 papers on topics like black holes, the future of the universe, the search for extraterrestrial life and the first stars. But a new analysis of all the existing data about 'Oumuamua was published Monday in the journal Nature Astronomy . The research suggests that the interstellar object is natural in origin and not an alien spacecraft. CNN has reached out to Loeb and Bialy for comment. "We have never seen anything like 'Oumuamua in our solar system. It's really a mystery still," said Matthew Knight, associate research scientist at the University of Maryland's Department of Astronomy. "But our preference is to stick with analogs we know, unless or until we find something unique. The alien spacecraft hypothesis is a fun idea, but our analysis suggests there is a whole host of natural phenomena that could explain it." 'Oumuamua spins like a bottle, appearing to accelerate on its path although there is no visible evidence of shedding gas. "The motion of 'Oumuamua didn't simply follow gravity along a parabolic orbit as we would expect from an asteroid," Knight said. "But visually, it hasn't ever displayed any of the cometlike characteristics we'd expect. There is no discernable coma--the cloud of ice, dust and gas that surrounds active comets--nor a dust tail or gas jets." The research team considered the different ways 'Oumuamua could have ended up in our solar system and where it might have originated. It's possible that the object was in a system with a gas giant planet orbiting a star and the orbit could have ejected 'Oumuamua. This is based on the idea that Jupiter created the Oort cloud on the edge of our solar system, a shell where comets are born on the outskirts of our solar system. Objects in the Oort cloud could very well escape the gravity of our sun to travel through other solar systems. "We tend to assume that the physical processes we observe here, close to home, are universal," Knight said. "And we haven't yet seen anything like 'Oumuamua in our solar system. This thing is weird and admittedly hard to explain, but that doesn't exclude other natural phenomena that could explain it." Explanations behind the shape, rotation and point of origin remain. But astronomers may have a better chance to study objects like this in the future when the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope comes online in 2022. The researchers believe 'Oumuamua is only the first of many interstellar objects that will pass through our solar system in the future. "In the next 10 years, we expect to begin seeing more objects like 'Oumuamua. The LSST will be leaps and bounds beyond any other survey we have in terms of capability to find small interstellar visitors," Knight said. "We may start seeing a new object every year. That's when we'll start to know whether 'Oumuamua is weird, or common. If we find 10-20 of these things and 'Oumuamua still looks unusual, we'll have to reexamine our explanations."


We reach the mid-point of the race weekend at New Hampshire Motor Speedway today. Highlighting the day's events are the final two NASCAR Cup practices of the weekend, as well as Xfinity Series qualifying prior to the Roxor 200 race this afternoon. For today's race, wunderground.com forecasts partly cloudy skies and a temperature of 94 degrees with a 2% chance of precipitation at the start time of 4 p.m. ET. Here's today's schedule (all times Eastern): Saturday, July 20 7:30 a.m.   Xfinity garage open 8:30 a.m.   4 p.m.   Cup garage open 10:05   10:55 a.m.   Cup practice (CNBC) 11:15 a.m.   Xfinity qualifying (single vehicle/two laps all positions) (NBCSN) 12:35   1:25 p.m.   Cup final practice (NBCSN) 1:30 p.m.   Xfinity driver/crew chief meeting 3:30 p.m.   Xfinity driver introductions 4 p.m.   Roxor 200 Xfinity race (stages 45/90/200 laps = 211.6 miles) (NBCSN, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) Follow @JerryBonkowski


Much of western Washington is in drought and typically dry eastern Washington is classified as abnormally dry. Despite the forecast for some showers on the western side of Washington this Saturday, there is still a huge concern for human-caused fires. Already, afternoon brush fires are breaking out after what was, for the most part, a wetter and cloudier July. "And with that long term drought existing in western Washington, we'll be back to active fire behavior by the middle of the weekend," said Ross Lane, the Department of Natural Resources new Operations and Aviation Manager. RELATED: Western Washington wildfires on the rise Already, afternoon brush fires are breaking out after what was a wetter cloudier July for the most part. Earlier on Friday, a brush fire broke out along highway 99 near Cloverdale Street in Seattle and a grass fire was started by work on an antique car on Whidbey-Island. Lane's agency, which protects some 13 million acres of state and private land in Washington is, "keeping forces pre-positioned for an initial attack across the state." See more of KING 5's Glen Farley's wildfire coverage below: RELATED: Could a wildfire come to your neighborhood? Redmond residents are already preparing RELATED: Science behind Western Washington wildfires and how climate change may play a role


Wide receiver Mike Evans has spent the last five years with the Buccaneers and he hasn't done much winning. The team has lost at least 10 games in four of his five seasons and even their lone winning season   9-7 in 2016   didn't amount to anything because the Buccaneers failed to qualify for the playoffs. All of the losing hasn't doused Evans's expectations for the coming season, however. "It will be a major disappointment if we don't make it this year, like it has been every year, but especially this year," Evans said, via the Tampa Bay Times . "I feel like we're loaded on both sides of the ball and we have a really good rapport overall. Everybody has been playing well. Everybody has been having a really good training camp. I mean, if we don't do it this year, it's going to be tough to do it all the other years. I know we're in a tough division, but we've got the guys to do that." If the Bucs don't do it this year, it will make 12 straight years without a playoff berth in Tampa and Evans will likely be welcoming a fair number of new teammates when they try to avoid No. 13 in 2020.


Bears defensive lineman Bilal Nichols enjoyed a very successful rookie season in 2018, earning steady playing time that eventually evolved into a starting position on one of the most vaunted defenses in the league. Nichols showed plenty of quickness, firing off the line of scrimmage and getting into the backfield in a hurry, but this offseason, he's working hard to add more strength and power to his game. Speaking on the Bears All-Access show , Nichols was asked by host Jeff Joniak whether his game was based on quickness, strength, or a combination of both. "I felt like last year I was a lot more quicker than powerful, but this year I have a huge emphasis on being almost equal. I want to be able to switch it up." Nichols said. "A lot of my game is based on versatility. I feel if I can get stronger this offseason, and continue to get quicker, it can create some matchup problems for me and help me be even more successful." Nichols also mentioned he's looking to get leaner and focus on building muscle and losing fat. But the key word in his answer is versatility. Nichols played nose tackle coming out of Delaware in a 4-3 defense. In the Bears 3-4 unit, he moved around as both a nose tackle and defensive end but primarily played the latter as the season went on. If he's able to get stronger and build power going into the 2019 season, he'll be able to move all over the line and create even more mismatches. One of the more underrated players on the Bears , Nichols is poised to take another step in his sophomore season this fall. If he can tack on more muscle, he'll add yet another dimension to his skill set and Defensive Coordinator Chuck Pagano will have a difficult time taking him off the field. Nichols was drafted in the fifth round of the 2018 NFL Draft out of the University of Delaware. He finished with three sacks, two forced fumbles, and 28 total tackles in 14 games, including six starts, with the team. View embedded content MORE: NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players What recruiting experts are saying about Bronny James' basketball talent 49ers may have monster in rookie WR Jalen Hurd 2019 NBA Draft: Full Order Of Picks NBA Draft Lottery results: Celtics stay at 14 but get good news


DETROIT   A wayward approach to the 14th green that nearly landed in Flint largely summed up Cameron Champ's disastrous third round at the Rocket Mortgage Classic. Champ surged into Saturday's final pairing thanks to a second-round 65, and the Tour rookie appeared in position to contend for his second victory of the season. But those plans quickly went awry, as he got caught under the lip of a bunker on the par-3 fifth hole en route to double bogey and ultimately was 10 shots worse than the previous day, shooting a 3-over 75 that beat only two players among the 71 who made the cut. After starting the day one shot off the lead, Champ is now 13 shots behind playing partner Nate Lashley and among a tie for 25th at 10 under. "I got a bad break on 5, duffed it almost twice. Just tried to keep it together after that," Champ said. "Hit a few squirrely tee shots still again, just like the first two days. So tomorrow just kind of come out with a clear head and just play." Full-field scores from the Rocket Mortgage Classic Rocket Mortgage Classic: Articles, photos and videos Champ's shots didn't get any more squirrely than his second from 256 yards into the par-5 14th, which flew over not only the green but also the entire grandstand erected behind it. His ball ultimately came to rest in a portion of the 18th fairway, and the situation created a lengthy delay as rules officials determined how best to grant Champ relief from the grandstand. Eventually, an official paced off the distance Champ had to the pin and allowed him to take a free drop from the same distance to the left of the green near the 16th tee, away from the grandstands that formed a tight barrier around the 14th green. Champ pitched on from 80 yards away and eventually made par. "Thought the wind was into us and it really wasn't. I hit 3-wood and probably should have hit a 3-iron, and air-mailed the green," Champ said. "It was definitely different. I was not expecting the ball to go there."


ONTARIO (CBSLA)   The driver of a semi-truck was killed after losing control and crashing on the 10 Freeway in Ontario in the early morning hours Wednesday, downing power lines in the process. The big-rig was headed west on the 10 Freeway when it crashed just after 3:30 a.m. near Archibald Avenue. According to witnesses, the truck struck the median and then hit a power pole, which then brought power lines down across the entire freeway, some of which were sparking. California Highway Patrol reports that the driver died at the scene. He was not immediately identified. A sedan sustained minor damage when it struck the downed lines, but the driver of that car was not hurt, CHP reports. CHP was forced to issue a Sig Alert and shut down both sides of the freeway while it cleared the power lines, backing up traffic. By 6:30 a.m., all but one westbound lane had reopened. What caused the driver to lose control is under investigation.


Health officials are investigating a potential measles exposure in Northern Virginia, a press release from the Virginia Department of Health said. Health officials are informing people who were at the below locations during certain time-frames that they might've been exposed to a person with measles. NoVa officials are working to identify people who could've been exposed. Dulles International Airport: In Terminal A and the baggage claim level on Sunday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Novant Health UVA Health System Haymarket Medical Center: In the emergency department on Sunday from 11 p.m. through early Monday at 4:30 a.m. Inova Fair Oaks Hospital: In the emergency department, including the waiting area, on Tuesday from 3 to 5:30 p.m. If you've received two doses of a measles containing vaccine -- either the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine or a measles only vaccine which is available in other countries -- you're protected and don't need to do anything, VDH said. If you've received only one dose of a measles containing vaccine, you're likely to be protected, and your risk of being infected with measles from these exposures is low. But the VDH said you should still contact your health care provider about getting a second vaccine dose. If you've never received a measles containing vaccine or had a documented case of measles, you could be at risk of getting measles from this exposure, VDH said. You should contact your local health department or health care provider regarding possible intervention to decrease your risk of becoming infected. Remember to call ahead before going to the office or the emergency room and tell them that you were exposed to measles.


PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland - Kevin Kisner will try to do what only Tiger Woods and Dustin Johnson have accomplished in this week's WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational. Win consecutive WGC events. That's one of the storylines heading to TPC Southwind. Kisner was the victor of the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play in March at Austin Country Club in Texas, the most recent of the four WGC events annually held that bring together the game's best players and plenty of cash. The WGCs began in 1999. Johnson pulled off the feat in 2017, with consecutive wins in the Mexico Championship and the Match Play, while Woods, who has won a record 18 WGC events (Johnson is second with six), accomplished the feat on five occasions. "Anytime you can put your name next to those two names is quite a feat. I'd love to be the next person to do it," said Kisner, who is returning to TPC Southwind for the first time since tying for 50 th in the FedEx St. Jude Classic in 2014. Kisner passed a stern test at the Match Play when he defeated Matt Kuchar, 3 and 2, in the final after losing in the final the year before. Another stout exam awaits Kisner in the FedEx St. Jude, where the field is stacked, led by world No. 1 Brooks Koepka and No. 2 Johnson, who has won twice in Memphis. British Open champion Shane Lowry is also committed to play, but it would be understandable if his first major championship and upcoming media obligations took a little too much out of him this week. A storyline to watch will be how players adapt after playing at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland. From the style of play, the time difference and the weather, the players have hurdles to overcome. In the Open Championship, links golf requires players to play the ball closer to the ground instead of high in the air. There also are plenty more humps and bumps to deal with, and the Dunluce links features stunning elevations that were challenging. Expect a completely different setting this week in Memphis than what golf fans were treated to during the weekend at Royal Portrush during the British Open. (Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) Plus, links golf is played by the sea, and the heavy air blowing off the water presents a more pressing challenge to players than the winds in the U.S. "You do have to make adjustments," said Sergio Garcia, who has played four times in Memphis, the last being in 2011. "The wind is not going to affect the ball as much in Memphis as it does here at Royal Portrush. It's a hot wind there. Here, the sea air and then the winds really have an impact on the ball. Here, a 10 mph wind is a club, club and a half difference. There, a 10 mph wind is almost nothing. "You have to realize that and get a feel for it during the practice rounds." And players will likely need to adapt to softer conditions. Rains and cool temperatures in the high 50s to the low 60s in Northern Ireland softened the course and forced players to wear multiple layers to be comfortable. "I heard we're going to get a cool front and it's only going to be in the 80s in Memphis," said Kisner, who tied for 30 th in the British Open on Sunday. "But the heat doesn't bother me. My golf ball actually goes far. It will be a big change the first two days, for sure. You get rid of all these long sleeves and sweat a little bit and get used to what the ball will do there as opposed to what it's doing here." The weather also has a major impact on the course. "It's going to be hot and firmer in Memphis," said Patrick Reed, the 2018 Masters champion who last played at TPC Southwind in 2014. "You can get a lot of rain, but it's usually firm at TPC Southwind. It will be a polar opposite of what we have this week. And we'll be playing the game up in the air and attacking pins instead of using the ground as much as we have to over here. "It takes some getting used to." As does the time difference. Northern Ireland is six hours ahead of the central time zone of Memphis. "I have done a pretty good job managing myself getting on time zones because I play on the PGA Tour and the European Tour and travel quite bit," said Reed, who finished 10 th at the British Open. "You've played four days and then you hop on a plane and you lose time. You have to be mentally ready and manage yourself physically. "It comes with the job. But all the players love Memphis, the community, they love the course. It should be a great event." https://compass.pressekompass.net/compasses/golfweek/has-father-time-finally-caught-tiger-woo MORE: Lakers' Quinn Cook Q&A: 'It feels like this team has been together a while' Brooks Koepka explained what's the most frustrating part of J.B. Holmes' slow play Phil Simms: 'Multiple' teams were set to take Daniel Jones before No. 17 Brooks Koepka Calls Out J.B. Holmes Following Disastrous Final Round at The Open 14 biggest questions for the Packers entering training camp


Huawei's sub-brand Honor has announced its first phones to feature pop-up selfie cameras. When combined with their side-mounted fingerprint sensors, this means the Honor 9X and 9X Max have almost entirely bezel-less displays, with no display notches or hole-punches in sight. Android Authority reports that the Honor 9X will release in China on July 30th with prices starting at 1,399 yuan (around $203), while the 9X Max will come later on August 9th starting at 2,199 yuan (around $320). Internally, both phones are using Huawei's new Kirin 810 chipset , which made its debut on the Nova 5 Pro last month and is the company's second 7nm chipset. The 9X starts with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage, while the 9X Pro starts with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The rear camera setups of the two devices also differ: the 9X Pro has a triple-camera array with an extra ultra-wide sensor compared to the dual cameras on the 9X. You'll find a 16-megapixel sensor atop each phone's pop-up selfie camera. Both phones feature the same 6.59-inch 1080p LCD display, 4,000mAh battery, and headphone jacks alongside their USB-C ports. These specs suggest that, on paper at least, the Honor 9X could be a capable midrange device similar to its predecessor, the Honor 8X. There's no word yet on when, or if, these two phones will launch outside of China. The Honor 8X, came to Europe just over a month after it debuted in Huawei's home country . However, given the ongoing situation between the US and Honor's parent company Huawei, it's unclear whether the Honor 9X will release outside of China within the same time frame. The Trump administration recently said that it would offer licenses to trade with Huawei " where there is no threat to US national security ," but it's still unclear whether this will cover licensing software like the Android operating system.


Police officers in Connecticut spent their Fourth of July not at a barbeque or backyard party, but wrangling a 6-foot snake . The officers discovered the snake, which they said was "possibly" a boa constrictor, slithered up underneath a vehicle in East Windsor on Thursday. The snake "wrapped itself around the engine block," officials wrote in a Facebook post . Investigators and bystanders worked together to remove the snake from underneath the car. "It is likely someone's pet that got out in the area, but for now it will be taken to a wildlife center," police said online. "Thank you to all those who helped us remove the snake. Not exactly the call we were expecting today....." MASSIVE 9-FOOT PYTHON THAT ESCAPED LAST WEEK FOUND IN NEIGHBOR'S GARDEN In a follow-up post , Sgt. Derek Leab explained that police officers "are not normally in the business of wrangling snakes." "We attempted to find an Animal Control Officer to assist, but with it being a holiday, none were available nor were any pest services available. So what did we do? Cpl. Tudryn and Ofc. Mitchell sprang into action and worked with the community to resolve the issue," he wrote. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP The sergeant added the snake is "doing very well."


Enjoy all the beauty along with those modern conveniences you don't want to sacrifice. Maybe you've always fantasized about owning an Auburn Speedster but gave up on the idea a long time ago. While it might not be the most realistic dream, this 2004 Auburn Speedster Replica is far more attainable. Made by Speedster Motorcars in Clearwater, Florida and being offered for sale through Fast Lane Classic Cars Inc. , there are some serious advantages to owning this car patterned after a true American classic. You get a nice 5.3-liter Vortec V8 with fuel injection, so this Speedster can really move. That modern powertrain also handles slow cruising in hot weather like a champ, eliminating the stress of worrying about overheating. That powertrain backs up the brash looks of this car, because the smooth orange paint and wide whitewall tires really scream for attention. You also get the classic hood ornament, something that's just not used on modern cars. At shows, you won't mind popping the hood since there's a cool carbon-fiber engine cover to really dress things up. Few people even know about the existence of Auburn, an American automaker that had a stellar reputation during its heyday. The company made many Speedsters before going bankrupt in 1937, but the most memorable was the 851 launched for the 1935 model year. Thanks to low production numbers and a run cut short, not many of the original cars were made. That means today they go for big bucks, putting ownership well out of reach for most people. This replica allows you to have a car with that same elegant look of fine craftsmanship but at a fraction of the cost. It also provides greater comfort, so you can really enjoy cruising through town. Among those modern amenities is power steering and power four-wheel disc brakes, which make controlling this car a joy instead of a chore. When you have the white convertible top and windows up, air conditioning will keep you cool. An onboard CD player also allows you to play favorite tunes while cruising. More Cars Rare Commemorative Edition Corvette Hits The Marketplace Lustrous Black 1960 Chevrolet El Camino Pickup Resto Up For Grabs


A Baltimore water main break Monday morning left one city employee seriously injured, generated widespread flooding around M&T Bank Stadium and caused a train derailment in the Howard Street Tunnel. City and state officials began working around 7 a.m. to find the source of the sudden flooding, which pooled around the train tracks near the stadium. Around the same time, a large plume of brown appeared in the Inner Harbor and local business owners reported finding discolored tap water. See also: Rains strand Washington drivers, flood White House basement (photo gallery) » Crews found about 4-5 feet of water coming from Howard Street Tunnel, said fire department spokeswoman Blair Adams. The flooding carried silt onto the tunnel tracks, causing a CSX train to partially derail. No one was injured in the derailment, Adams said. The cause of the widespread water issues was believed to be a water main break near Howard and Pratt streets, though public works employees were still working Monday afternoon to determine an exact location so repairs could be made. Officials did not say Monday morning's heavy rains contributed to the water main break. One city employee was seriously injured by a partial wall collapse while doing electrical work related to the water main break about 20 feet below ground, Adams said. Other employees on scene reported seeing a cloud of smoke come from a manhole before the injured employee climbed out. He was taken to Shock Trauma and is in serious condition. The water, which ran downhill through the tunnel and flooded a service area used by staff at the M&T Bank Stadium, said Rachelina Bonacci, a spokeswoman for the Maryland Stadium Authority. The water was beginning to recede, she said around noon. This is not the first time the tunnel and Inner Harbor have experienced water troubles simultaneously. In June 2018, sediment leaked from a storm drain associated with the Howard Street Tunnel into the harbor, spreading a similarly large brown cloud through the water. Public works officials say water main breaks often disturb sediment and push dirt into water supplies, causing cloudy or discolored water. Spokesman Jeff Raymond said the department is looking upstream to confirm the plume was caused by the break. Officials encouraged property owners to flush their water. Complaints of discolored tap water subsided by mid-afternoon, Raymond said No flooding occurred at Camden Yards. Regularly scheduled events will proceed as planned, Bonacci said. All CSX and MARC trains were halted through the Howard Street Tunnel, and the light rail was later shut down after the city employee was injured, Adams said.. moxenden@baltsun.com twitter.com/mack_oxenden


Video by Sports Illustrated Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson is so soft-spoken you sometimes have to lean forward to hear what he has to say. But that is only in the clubhouse. On the field, Anderson is intent on changing baseball and is eager for everybody to know it. "I think the people want to hear what I've got to say. I'm an interesting guy," the 25-year-old said. "I'm relatable to the fans and I give them the truth, what people want to hear." Anderson was the American League Player of the Month for April, hitting .375 with a 1.009 OPS. He had 6 home runs, 18 RBIs, and 10 stolen bases. Until this season, Anderson has been an underachieving former first-round pick. A .286 on-base percentage over 398 games in the majors negated good power, while his defense was no better than acceptable. Whether Anderson truly has emerged as a player will be determined in the coming months. But he's determined to find a place in baseball's public consciousness. It goes back to April 17. Anderson homered off Kansas City's Brad Keller in the fourth inning of a scoreless game in Chicago. It was a no-doubter to left field and Anderson celebrated by grabbing his bat by the barrel and firing it fiercely in the direction of the home dugout. On the face of it, it was a little much. Two teams with losing records were playing a day game before a crowd of 14,358. Anderson's homer, while majestic, wasn't particularly meaningful. Keller, predictably, hit Anderson with a pitch his next time up and that cleared the benches. Anderson, Keller, Royals bench coach Dale Sveum , and White Sox manager Rick Renteria all were ejected. Anderson came out of the fracas as a spokesman for being able to do what you want on the field without fear of retribution. If he wants to throw his bat, he should be able to throw his bat. "I care about what my teammates think," Anderson said. "But I've heard from other players. They get it. It's been cool." Many of baseball's unwritten rules have faded away. But there remains a hard-to-crack code of who can celebrate and when it's appropriate. "I feel if you're showing positive emotion for your team, that's great," Red Sox lefthander Chris Sale said. "Flip your bat all you want. But I think if you're showing the other guy up   and a pitcher can do that, too   that's what I would call unsportsmanlike." Major League Baseball largely stands alone in having a line of demarcation when it comes to having fun on the field. An NFL player can celebrate a touchdown catch without fear of retribution. Hockey and soccer players are free to revel in their accomplishments all they want. Dunking over an opponent has been glorified for decades in the NBA. Bat flips are welcome, if not encouraged, in the Caribbean winter leagues and Asian professional leagues. It's practically an art form in Korea. But in the majors you're supposed to act like you've been there before and jog around the bases quickly. A fist pump or two going around first is fine. Young players are supposed to keep their emotions in check. Experienced players are to be respected. Anderson has suggested it's a racial issue, telling Sports Illustrated he feels like a modern-day Jackie Robinson . "That's huge to say. But it's cool, man, because he changed the game, and I feel like I'm getting to a point to where I need to change the game," he said. But Anderson is using too big of a brush. Yankees lefthander CC Sabathia , an African-American, gets annoyed when a young player tries to bunt on him. David Price once complained about David Ortiz admiring a home run for too long, and that was in a playoff game. There are modest African-American players such as Mookie Betts and Aaron Judge throughout the game, and white players such as Bryce Harper and Alex Bregman who love to show off. "I think it's more about who influenced you when you were coming up," Sale said. One of Anderson's staunchest allies to tear up the unwritten rules has been Major League Baseball. After he was ejected from that game on April 17, MLB's official Twitter account posted, "Keep doing your thing, @TimAnderson7 ." That MLB wants to see more bat flips and spontaneous moments of joy is certain. Its marketing strategy is "Let The Kids Play." "We recognized that a growing number of players were showing more emotion," said Barbara McHugh , MLB's senior vice president of marketing. "Those were moments that resonated with fans, whether it was bat flips or handshakes or dances." The first commercial debuted as the 2018 postseason was getting underway. It was a compendium of celebration highlights with Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. solemnly reciting curmudgeonly complaints about showing too much emotion. Then Griffey, cap on backward and holding a bat, came on the screen. "No more talk," he said. "Let the kids play." That was followed up with another commercial in spring training that showed a diverse group of star players making jokingly boastful statements, about the coming season. Even Mike Trout , the most modest of stars, was involved. MLB has made it clear: Enjoy the moment. Feedback from fans on social media was positive, McHugh said. The same was true of teams, players, agents, and corporate partners. Via Twitter and Instagram, MLB is pushing its message. "These players are incredible role models from a wide variety of countries who are bringing something good to our game," McHugh said. "We want to celebrate something like that. Seeing that joy and excitement is a reason to watch the game or go to the ballpark." Red Sox righthander Rick Porcello finds it "tricky" that MLB is trying to point the game in a certain direction. "You can interpret all that any way you want," Porcello said. "You can say they are guys having fun or guys are showing up the guy on the mound and showing poor sportsmanship. There's no right or wrong answer. "I guarantee if I walked around the mound and did a whole bunch of [stuff] after I punched a guy out, I'd get a fine after a while. Be honest, the game's not about pitchers anymore. It's about the ball getting hit over the fence." Sale has two young sons and supports the idea of marketing the game to a new generation of fans. "But I've also played with J.D. [ Martinez ], Paul Konerko , Jose Abreu , and Adam Dunn , guys who have over 1,000 home runs between them. They hit one out and they put their head down and ran around the bases," Sale said. "I'd like my boys to learn something from that, too. "If you do it the right way, it's fun. I get that the world is changing but I don't want to see Little Leaguers flipping their bats, either." Dennis Eckersley was one pitcher who wrote his own rules. The Hall of Famer, who is now a broadcaster, would routinely point at hitters he struck out and pump his fist as they walked back to the dugout. "Personally, I don't think I was showing anybody up. I was excited," Eckersley said. "But the game has changed and MLB is promoting it. "Is that good for the game? I don't know. Promotion is good for the game but only to a point. I see some things I don't like on the field." Porcello is frustrated by the debate. "It's one of those arguments that's a dead end," he said. "I don't know that there's a right or a wrong answer. You have one side that feels one way and another side that feels another. I won't know how you bring it together." Baseball has long been hampered by those dusty unwritten rules and 1950s sensibilities. As both Porcello and Sale said, throw a better pitch if you don't want somebody to flip their bat. At least there's a conversation going on about what should change. That's a start. Give Anderson credit for pushing it forward. "I'm ready for whatever comes," he said. THE DEFENSE RESTS Rafael Devers played only nine games in Triple A   and committed four errors   before the Red Sox rushed him to the major leagues in 2017 at the age of 20. They were desperate for offense at the time and overlooked his defense. "He has to prove he can play third base. That's my question," an American League scout said at the time. The same scout got a call again after Devers bobbled a grounder in the ninth inning against the White Sox on Thursday night. It opened the door to the Sox giving up three runs and losing the game. "What's changed?" the scout said. "I think he moves well laterally and he's better athletically. But his hands are a question. You don't know what you'll get on a routine play." Devers is second in the majors with nine errors, four more than any other third baseman. He had 47 errors in 205 games through Friday. The advanced defensive metrics also point to him being one of the worst defenders at his position. Short of borrowing that snazzy time machine from The Avengers, the Sox can't make up for their mistake in '17. Demoting Devers is an option, but that would first require finding a healthy second baseman so Michael Chavis can play third. Devers also has a .382 on-base percentage, so it doesn't make much sense to take him out of the lineup. Alex Cora , Carlos Febles , and Ramon Vazquez were all major league infielders. They should be able to get Devers to a point where he's at least acceptable in the field. But ultimately it's on Devers. Nobody is asking him to be Matt Chapman . Just make the routine plays when your teammates need you to. The alternative will be Chavis or Bobby Dalbec taking your job. A few other thoughts about the Red Sox: ■ Jackie Bradley Jr. is routinely excellent in center field. But it's been a rough start for him defensively as well as at the plate. He was at minus-7 in defensive runs saved, the worst at his position in the majors. ■ Tyler Thornburg allowed 14 hits in his first 12 games, nine for extra bases. Opponents had a .615 slugging percentage against him. ■ Opponents were 1 for 27 with 17 strikeouts against Matt Barnes's curveball this season. The one hit was a home run by Tampa Bay's Tommy Pham on April 21. ■ It took Mookie Betts 13 games to improve his OPS from .676 to .922. He'll be in the MVP hunt again. ETC. Indians hurting for some pitchers The Indians have won the American League Central the last three seasons. Now the window is open for another team. The Indians will be without righthander Corey Kluber for at least three months after he was hit by a line drive on Wednesday in Miami and broke the ulna in his right arm. Kluber (2-3, 5.80) has not pitched well this season but has a long track record of success. The Indians do not expect their other injured starter, Mike Clevinger , to return to the majors for at least six weeks and probably longer. He is out with a strained back muscle. The Indians worked around Clevinger being out by using a four-man rotation and taking advantage of off days. But now they need two starters. Righthander Jefry Rodriguez will get one spot. Adam Plutko , who had 12 starts last season, is working his way back from a forearm strain. Another candidate is Cody Anderson , who returned to the majors this season after a two-year absence because of Tommy John surgery. The Indians also have to solve the strange demise of Jose Ramirez , who was an MVP candidate at the 2018 All-Star break and has been terrible since. Ramirez had a 1.029 OPS at the break last season. Through Friday, he had hit .210 with a .725 OPS since. Motivational video Back on April 23, Mets pitcher Jacob Rhame threw a pitch behind the head of Rhys Hoskins of the Phillies. Then Hoskins homered off Rhame the next day and took 34 seconds to go around the bases to really rub it in. Rhame was demoted to Triple A Syracuse two days later. Syracuse played at Lehigh Valley, a Philadelphia affiliate, on Monday. When Rhame came into the game to pitch, the scoreboard showed a video of Hoskins's long home run trot. The Syracuse players, angry about the insult, rallied to win that game then the next two games of the series. In all, they outscored Lehigh Valley, 30-7, over a span of 20 innings after the video was shown. Extra bases The Hall of Fame made a great choice in naming Angels executive Tim Mead as its new president. The 61-year-old Mead has been with the Angels for 40 years, the last 22 as vice president of communications. Few people in the game are better at what they do or more respected. Mead will be only the seventh president the Hall has had over 80 years . . . New Nationals pitching coach Paul Menhart played for Fitch High in Groton, Conn., for coach Ed Harvey , Matt Harvey's dad. Menhart also came out of the famed New London American Legion program coached by Jim O'Neill . . . When the White Sox beat the Tigers, 4-1, in Chicago last Sunday, 30 of the 67 plate appearances in the game ended in a strikeout . . . Triple A Pawtucket already has had six games postponed by poor weather   one was for snow   this season. That's already one more than all of 2018 . . . Baseball America's Teddy Cahill projected the field of 64 for the NCAA baseball tournament. He has Bryant, Connecticut, and Harvard all making it in. The regionals start May 21. Harvard has not been in the NCAA Tournament since 2005 . . . A very happy 78th birthday to Tommy Helms . An accomplished player with the Reds and Astros, Helms played 21 games for the Red Sox in 1977 then retired after being released in spring training of 1978 . . . Willie Mays turns 88 on Monday. Peter Abraham can be reached at pabraham@globe.com . Follow him on Twitter @PeteAbe . Related slideshow: Best images of the MLB season (Provided by imagn)


Whatever country, whatever league, whatever level, it takes a brave player to don the strip of two fierce footballing rivals during their career. Not many do so, whether it be down to sheer respect for a former club or simply because they dare not face the ridicule, it's a huge step to take. Granted, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid don't have the most heated of rivalry in world football (El Clasico is perhaps more important to Los Blancos), but a rivalry it is nonetheless. With a transfer across the capital nearing ever closer for one Marcos Llorente, we here at 90min have taken a look at the eight players to play for both of the two biggest clubs in Madrid.  Hugo Sanchez Deseo para este año del 2019 que prevalezca el respeto, agradecimiento, responsabilidad,honradez, honestidad, salud, paz y el amor para todos. #HalaMadrid #portiuniversidad @RealMadrid @futpicante @ESPNmx @ESPNFC @PumasMX @miseleccionmx #vamosmexico #Hugoool #UNAM pic.twitter.com/WbGbztufKP   Hugo Sánchez (@hugosanchez_9) December 31, 2018 Hugo Sanchez is, to this day, arguably one of the greatest forwards to not only don both shirts but to ever play the beautiful game in general. The Mexican signed for Atletico Madrid in 1981 and found the net an impressive 54 times in 111 La Liga appearances over a five year spell. His reward for his outstanding performances was a transfer to the white side of Madrid where he stayed until 1992. During his time at Real, Sanchez hit 35+ goals for four seasons in a row, including breaking the 40 mark twice. Deadly. Juanfran Many casual fans may not even realise that Juanfran spent some time at Real Madrid after being so used to seeing him wearing the red and white over the last decade. Before his transfer to Osasuna in 2006, the full back came through the ranks at Los Blancos before breaking into the senior team in 2004. The Spaniard only made six appearances for Real before his eventual transfer away but as they say, one man's loss is another man's gain. Juanfran made his move to Atletico in 2011 and has since cemented himself as a bit of a club legend. Jose Antonio Reyes The late Jose Antonio Reyes, well known to many for his time at Arsenal , had a loan spell at Real Madrid before making a permanent move to the other side of the capital. Arsene Wenger sent the winger on loan to Los Blancos in 2006 and despite impressing during his short time, decided to take up the option to sign for their rivals, Atletico in 2007. Reyes was an extremely likeable character and player wherever he went. Sadly, the 35-year-old passed away following a car accident earlier this year and tributes flooded in from around the footballing community, honouring the Spaniard and his great career. Bernd Schuster Bernd Schuster decided to one up everyone in the list by not only playing for Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid , but prior to both, playing for Barcelona also. The German midfielder transferred to the Sanitago Bernabeu following an eight-year spell at the Camp Nou and caused a huge stir over in Spain due to the fierce rivalry between the two. Following a successful period at Real, Schuster then caused another stir by making the move to Atletico. He went on to score the opening goal in the 1992 Copa del Rey final versus the Los Blancos, cementing himself in the history books for eternity. In 2007, he once again returned to the white side of Madrid but this time as manager. We've come to the conclusion that the former playmaker just likes being controversial. Raul Corazón Classic Match 2018⚽ @Fun_Realmadrid #FútbolPorLaInfancia pic.twitter.com/lJXTDaF17E   Raúl González Blanco (@RaulGonzalez) June 4, 2018 Raul; yes that is Real Madrid legend Raul, had a spell at Atletico Madrid. In fact, the legendary striker spent two years of his youth career at the Wanda Metropolitano before making the move to Real in 1994. Ok, so maybe he didn't go on to make a senior appearance for the Los Rojiblancos but we didn't want to leave him out due to our sheer astonishment of the fact Atletico let him slip through their fingers. One of the greatest strikers of his generation, the Spaniard went on to make 550 appearances for the Los Blancos, scoring 228 goals. Santiago Solari Maybe known more recently for his time in the Real Madrid dugout, Santiago Solari spent time as a player at both Atletico Madrid and Real in the 90s. Midfielder by trade, Solari joined the Los Rojiblancos in 1999 and despite impressing in his first season, couldn't save the club from relegation from La Liga. The Argentinian did however impress enough to be scouted by Vicente del Bosque who took him across the capital to join their rivals. He made 131 appearances for the Los Blancos before making a move to Italian giants, Inter . Thibaut Courtois No puedo ser más feliz!! Gracias a todos por compartirlo conmigo!! #HalaMadrid pic.twitter.com/F4ZvdydUs4   Thibaut Courtois (@thibautcourtois) August 9, 2018 Thibaut Courtois was bought by Chelsea in 2011 after impressing as a youngster with native club, Genk and was immediately sent out on loan to Atletico. After spending three years on loan in the Spanish capital, he quickly established himself as one of the greatest goalkeepers in the world and eventually cemented himself as Chelsea's number one. Following numerous successful seasons in London in which he became a Premier League champion amongst other honours, he transferred to the Los Blancos at the start of the 2018 season. Alvaro Morata Courtois isn't the only former Chelsea player to have connections to Madrid. Alvaro Morata spent the second half of the 18/19 season in the Spanish capital but this isn't his first spell with Los Rojiblancos. Morata was born in Madrid and came through the ranks with Atletico before making the move to rivals Real in 2010. The Spaniard became a bit of a super sub at the Bernabeau, spending a lot of the time playing second fiddle to the likes of Karim Benzema , before eventually making what looked to be a breakthrough move to London in 2017. The 26-year-old, however, couldn't stay away from his native land and was loaned to his home team following an uninspiring spell at Stamford Bridge in which he never really settled. Despite his loan only officially running until the end of the 2018/19 season, it wouldn't surprise anyone to see him lining up at the Wanda Metropolitano again come August.


Clint Bowyer frustrated with Austin Dillon after they get together racing for the lead to create the 'Big One' late in the race at Daytona. It seemed all week the thing every driver was concerned about was blocking during the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway and of course, blocking eventually created an 17-car accident during the final stage of the race. got a run and dove to the inside. Dillon moved down to block and the drivers made contact in front of entire field. Predictably, both drivers had different views on the incident with Bowyer feeling Dillon triggered the wreck that took out half the pack. "You have to be behind someone to block," said Bowyer. "I was clearly at his side. That was pretty bad man. "I moved down and he kept coming down. Nature of the beast for this type of racing . I got a good run and he came down to try and block me and I moved down and he came down again." Austin Dillon goes around in front of the field, and practically everyone is collected in this big crash at @DISUpdates ! Watch on @NBC or stream: https://t.co/UNrfpf97zY #CokeZeroSugar400 pic.twitter.com/qzWiWiZzGa   NBC Sports (@NBCSports) July 7, 2019 Dillon admitted he was aggressive with the move to try and stay out front but felt he had to as weather was threatening. "I really thought it was urgent (to get to the lead) with the lightning and rain coming so I jumped up there and I got a good push and as soon as I cleared the 11 the plan was to get down again," said Dillon. "I was just trying to get a race win. It's part of this kind of racing and I was being aggressive trying to keep the lead. We had a fast car and hated that it ended that way." Bowyer also agreed he understood why Dillon did what he did but it doesn't make him feel any better. "(Dillon) was doing everything he could try and do to stay in the lead but it was pretty foolish," said Bowyer. "We got (spotters) up there on top of the roof and pretty early in the race to be aggressively blocking or whatever the hell that was," said Bowyer. "I guess he didn't want me to pass him." From the editor, also read: Keselowski wrecks out at Daytona: "The car just turned on me"


Missed the the most recent top news in Houston? Read on for everything you need to know. Northwest Houston shooting leaves one injured, later dead Deputies responded to reports of a shooting at 4800 Old Greenhouse Road in Houston. Read the full story on FOX 26 Houston . Houston enters bid to host WorldPride 2023 The delegation hopes to persuade the international LGBTQ Pride celebration to choose Houston as host over Sydney and Montreal. Read the full story on ABC13 Houston . Teen's joyride ends with mom's SUV bursting into flames in Houston backyard: police The 16-year-old was driving an SUV that burst into flames after it hit a tree and a gas line in west Houston. Read the full story on 6abc Action News . 2.6 million pounds of Houston recyclables tossed in landfill Records reveal city broke its own recycling rules hundreds of times. Read the full story on KHOU . Food delivery driver shoots would-be robber in southwest Houston, police say Police said the robber took the delivery driver's food and money. That's when the victim pulled out a weapon and opened fire. 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.


Video by PGA Three rounds are in the books at the 2019 PGA Championship. While Brooks Koepka still sits atop the leaderboard, now by seven strokes, let's take a look back at what happened Saturday from Bethpage Black. STILL SEVEN Brooks Koepka recorded a third-round, even-par 70 today and leads the 2019 PGA Championship by seven shots over Jazz Janewattananond, Dustin Johnson, Luke List and Harold Varner III. Although his string of seven consecutive sub-par rounds in the PGA ended at seven, Koepka maintained the seven-shot advantage he entered play with on Saturday. FINAL ROUND INFO: Leaderboard | Tee Time | How to watch | Track live RECORD 54-HOLE LEAD Koepka now owns the PGA Championship record for the largest 54-hole lead at seven strokes. Raymond Floyd (1969, '82) and Tom Watson (1978) held the previous mark at five. BROOKS IS NOT DONE With a 7-shot buffer in hand, Brooks Koepka is 18 holes shy of becoming just the second player in the PGA Championship's stroke-play era (1958-present) to win back-to-back PGA Championships. Tiger Woods won consecutive PGAs on two separate occasions: 2006/Medinah & 2007/Southern Hills; and 1999/Medinah & 2000/Valhalla. NOTE: Five players won consecutive titles during the PGA's match-play era (1916-57): Denny Shute (1936 & '37), Leo Diegel (1928 & '29), Walter Hagen (1924, '25, '26 & '27), Gene Sarazen (1922 & '23) and James M. Barnes (1916 & '19, no Championships were played in 1917-18 due to WWI). CHASING KOPEKA: Meet Jazz Janewattananond who's tied for second after Round 3 KING KOEPKA If Brooks Koepka lifts the Wanamaker Trophy tomorrow, he'd be the first player to be a current two-time defending champion in two of the four Majors at the same time (2018 & '19 PGA, 2017 & '18 U.S. Open). Courtesy of the Elias Sports Bureau. NOT SINCE 1983 If Koepka hangs on for the victory, he would become the fifth PGA Champion to go wire-to-wire. Hal Sutton is the most recent   36 years ago in 1983. Raymond Floyd (1982), Jack Nicklaus (1971) and Bobby Nichols (1964) also accomplished the feat. THIRD ROUND HIGHLIGHTS: Koepka | Varner III | Janewattananond | DJ HVIII FINDING HIS GROOVE In his four previous major championship appearances, Harold Varner III failed to post a sub-par scorecard in his 10 total rounds. A first round 1-over 71 extended the streak to 11, but Varner put a halt to this tally by posting a 3-under 67 in round two. Varner followed up with a second consecutive 67 in the third round and is in position to post his best finish in a major. MAJOR PLAYER Xander Schauffele (T-8) is seeking his fourth top-10 finish in his past five major championship appearances. If he can seal the deal tomorrow, Schauffele will own top 10s in each of the four major championships in his young career. SHOP: Find your 2019 PGA Championship gear


For the final 30 days leading up to the start of Seattle Seahawks training camp, we will be counting down the 30 most important players on the roster heading into the 2019 season. Seahawks defensive tackle Poona Ford became the latest in a long line of undrafted free agents who have found success in Seattle. Ford went undrafted despite an excellent career at the University of Texas, primarily thanks to his height (five-foot-eleven) which many felt would limit him in the NFL. That didn't end up being the case at all, as Ford went on to post a 90.3 overall grade from Pro Football Focus last season, one of the best marks in the entire league. Now entering his crucial second season, Ford is expected to hold down a starting spot on the defensive interior alongside breakout star Jarran Reed. Reed has developed into an excellent pass rusher, which pairs well with Ford and his ability to stuff the running lanes, close gaps and force runners outside where they are often met for a loss. For the Seahawks to succeed at stopping the run next season, Ford will have to prove that his rookie season was not a fluke. If he can do that, they should have a quietly excellent defensive front for the 2019 campaign. MORE: Poker player loses brutal 31 million chip hand with pocket aces at 2019 WSOP Main Event News: Indefinite suspensions rule day for Cowboys, 18-game seasons Three Potential Landing Spots for Chris Paul WATCH: Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes throws football nearly out of Arrowhead Stadium The perfect storm: Andre Iguodala a possible return to the Warriors


DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.   With an exciting weekend of racing ahead at Charlotte Motor Speedway, NASCAR today will recognize the industry's pioneers of diversity at the 12th annual NASCAR Drive for Diversity Awards hosted at the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Industry leaders and personnel will gather Thursday morning in Charlotte, North Carolina, for an awards ceremony that will honor NASCAR drivers, pit crew members and industry partners and ambassadors for their work promoting diversity and inclusion across the sport. "There is shared commitment across the NASCAR industry to champion diversity and inclusion, and the NASCAR Drive for Diversity Awards celebrate the individuals and organizations whose contributions are making a difference," said Steve Phelps, NASCAR president. "We're pleased to recognize this year's award recipients whose efforts and accomplishments are helping drive our sport forward." This year marks the NASCAR Drive for Diversity Awards' first ceremony at the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte after several years at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. The awards will highlight exceptional accomplishments by diversity champions from across the industry, including participants of the NASCAR Drive for Diversity Driver and Pit Crew Development Programs and the NASCAR Diversity Internship Program. Notable past award winners include Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series drivers and NASCAR Drive for Diversity Driver Development Program graduates Kyle Larson, Daniel Suarez and Bubba Wallace, and NASCAR K&N Pro Series driver Hailie Deegan. 2019 NASCAR Drive for Diversity Award recipients: National Series Driver Award: Martin Truex Jr.   The 2017 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champion established the Martin Truex Jr. Foundation in 2007 with long-time partner, Sherry Pollex, with a mission to support those who have been affected by cancer, specifically ovarian and pediatric cancer. The foundation began its partnership with Levine Children's Hospital in Charlotte, North Carolina, in 2015. Diverse Driver Award: Ruben Garcia Jr.   K&N Pro Series East driver Ruben Garcia Jr. is a native of Mexico City and is in his fourth season with Rev Racing as a member of the NASCAR Drive for Diversity Driver Development Program. A NASCAR Next alum, Garcia is the reigning two-time NASCAR PEAK Mexico Series champion and the youngest driver to win the series title. Partner Award: Dow   Dow's commitment to diversity is highlighted through its program support and engagement with Richard Childress Racing. Dow's sponsorship of Austin Dillon and the No. 3 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 team has provided a platform to highlight teamwork and diversity at trade shows and industry events across the country. Crew Member Award: Derrell Edwards   Baltimore native Derrell Edwards is the first NASCAR Drive for Diversity Pit Crew Development Program affiliate to win the Daytona 500 as an over-the-wall crew member. Following a successful career as a basketball player at High Point University, Edwards became a jackman at Richard Childress Racing. Since joining the team, Edwards has embraced the sport and has served as a positive ambassador. He volunteers to attend partner and philanthropic events within the local community and uses his experiences to shine a light on NASCAR and the opportunities the sport has afforded him. Young Racer Award: Lacy Kuehl   Sarasota, Florida, native Lacy Kuehl is a 13-year-old member of the 2019 NASCAR Drive for Diversity Youth Driver Development Program. In 2018, she raced in a dirt oval flat kart at tracks such as Florida Dirt Motor Speedway, Crossroads Motorplex, Ambassador Racing School and Space Coast Full Throttle Speedway. She and her family started the charity Drive for Diabetes Awareness, dedicated to Type 1 Diabetic Ketoacidosis education, after losing her younger brother, Rocco, to the disease at the age of 1. Outstanding Intern Award: Maxwell Miranda and Isaiah Wright   Maxwell Miranda and Isaiah Wright made an impact as standout participants in the 2018 NASCAR Diversity Internship Program. Miranda interned in NASCAR's licensing and consumer products department where he excelled with key contributions around NASCAR's gaming efforts and trackside reporting, as well as researching new business opportunities. Miranda received his Bachelor of Business Administration in Sports Marketing and Analytics from Mercer University in May and was recently hired to work full-time in NASCAR's Analytics & Insights department. Wright interned at Richmond Raceway in the consumer marketing department. His commitment to diversity was displayed in his recruitment of Virginia State University classmates, fraternity brothers and professors to support the nearby track. His relationships led to more than 20 students working at Richmond Raceway throughout the season. Wright is a current graduate student at Old Dominion University. Institution Award: The NASCAR Foundation's Speediatrics Children's Fund   The NASCAR Foundation's Speediatrics Fun Day Festival began in 2017 as a small effort and grew to a multi-city program reaching hundreds of children. The event takes place in six race markets (Phoenix, Dover, Chicago, Daytona, Michigan and Martinsville) with more than 100 children participating in each. The Fund provides more than $100,000 in grant funding to local community organizations focused on the overall health and well-being of children, and directly impacts children in the community with NASCAR-themed programming. Track Award: Richmond Raceway   Richmond Raceway's relationship with Virginia State University, a nearby Historically Black University, grew rapidly in 2018. Richmond strategically aligned its marketing efforts to reach the local colleges and universities within its market through on-campus promotions and a pre-race concert with local artists. While the students received real-world work experience at the track, Richmond has found a valuable local community partner. Team Award: Stewart-Haas Racing   Stewart-Haas Racing has continued to grow its reach into Hispanic markets with the addition of Daniel Suarez, driver of the No. 41 Ford Mustang. In the four months since Suarez joined the team, Stewart-Haas Racing has supported the Daniel's Amigos campaign at Auto Club Speedway and Talladega Superspeedway. Returning Stewart-Haas driver Aric Almirola has continued his community involvement with partner Smithfield through its Helping Hungry Homes initiative targeting race markets such as Dallas/Ft. Worth, Charlotte and Las Vegas. Industry Ambassador Award: Jose Cervantes, Watkins Glen International   Jose Cervantes has been instrumental in creating various relationships within the Latino community at Watkins Glen International. Since joining Watkins Glen, Cervantes has coordinated appearances with Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver Daniel Suarez in each of the track's key markets   Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse. He established a new partnership between the City of Buffalo, the Puerto Rican and Hispanic Day Parade of WNY Association and Watkins Glen International in 2017. As part of the partnership, Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown proclaimed Wednesday, July 12 "Daniel Suarez Day" in Buffalo. The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series' Coca-Cola 600 will be broadcast live from Charlotte Motor Speedway on Sunday, May 26 at 6 p.m. ET on FOX, PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, channel 90, with additional coverage on NASCAR.com . ]]>


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Lexi Thompson recorded her third career runner-up finish in a major on Sunday. Thompson struggled out of the gates in the final round of the U.S. Women's Open, bogeying three of her first four holes. She went on to steady herself and play the rest of the golf course in 1 under on a tough day for scoring, but it wasn't enough. "It was a bit of a rough day," she said. "Definitely wasn't my ball striking. I got off to a pretty bad start. Just overall wasn't as comfortable, I guess, over my shots." A 2-over 73 left her tied for second at 4 under par with Angel Yin and So Yeon Ryu, two shots behind the champion Jeongeun Lee6. Full-field scores from the U.S. Women's Open "Well, it's tough to get back once you're 2 over through three, whatever I was," Thompson continued. "It's hard to get that back. But, I mean, I was staying in it. I had birdie chances, and I hit some great putts. And I had some really hard putts for birdie today. They were breaking a ton." Thompson took 31 putts in the final round, after recording 32 each of the previous three days. She decided earlier this week, on the advice of her brother Curtis, to experiment with a claw grip on her putting stroke. Thompson said she intends to stick with it, at least for now. "Yeah, I think so. I mean, I'm in a five-week stretch right now. So it's tough to actually grind and work on something, but I'll work on it for the few practice rounds before New Jersey next week. Yeah, I'm going to stick [with it]. I do really like it. It's a matter of getting a lot more comfortable with it."


EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.   Russell Wilson just got paid. Could Eli Manning be next? The New York Giants have been in contact with Manning's representatives within the past few weeks, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The person could not specify whether tangible progress has been made toward a long-term deal and spoke under the condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to talk publicly about the discussions. "We'd like to have it done before the season is over, but if it doesn't happen, then I 'm still confident it'll get done at some point," Giants president and CEO John Mara said Thursday. "We want him to be here and finish his career as a Giant. I'm sure he wants the same thing." When asked Friday if Manning, 34, felt the same way, he didn't hesitate to respond. "I would hope so," he said. "Right now my concern is getting on this practice field. I'm excited about that and will just let the business side of it work itself out." The Giants quarterback is entering the sixth and final year of a $97.5 million contract, which pays him $17 million in 2015. Wilson's contract   a four-year extension worth $87.6 million with $60 million guaranteed   could potentially have ramifications in Manning's negotiations, with the market for top players at the position hovering near, or above, $21 million per season. "I'm not into the comparison about how much money you're making," said Manning, when asked of Wilson's contract. "That's not my concern." Wilson's deal was signed partly because of a self-imposed deadline between his representatives and the Seahawks, seeking to get the contract signed before the team's training camp practices began Friday. Though Manning sits in a similar situation, he said he "hadn't thought" of taking a similar strategy. "We're just going through the usual things that you go through," Mara said. "The agent asks for the moon, we make a reasonable offer, and at some point he'll come to his senses and we'll reach an agreement. There's nothing unusual about this." Manning put up solid numbers (63.1% completion percentage, 4,410 yards, 30 touchdowns, 14 interceptions) in 2014, his first season in offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo's West Coast offense. The two-time Super Bowl MVP has thrown for 39,755 yards and 259 touchdowns, compared with 185 interceptions in his 11 seasons in the NFL, all of which have been with the Giants. Follow Lorenzo Reyes on Twitter ">@LorenzoGReyes


Police have located a man who allegedly told a Walmart salesperson that he was looking for something "that would kill 200 people." The alleged incident happened on Wednesday Aug. 7, just four days after a mass shooting at a Walmart in Texas that left 22 people dead and more than two dozen others injured. The suspicious request was reported at a Walmart in Port St. Lucie, Florida, at around 7:11 p.m. The Port St. Lucie police received a tip that helped identify the man as 55-year-old Philip Michael Attey II, who is from Port St. Lucie. Attey approached a sales clerk and allegedly asked "can you sell me anything (or a gun) that would kill 200 people?" according to the police press release. The sales clerk, who was working in the sporting goods department, replied, "that isn't funny," police said. Attey then allegedly replied "I know," before asking again if there was something he could be sold that would kill 200 people. Attey then left the store, located on Highway 1 in Port St. Lucie. During an interview with detectives, Attey said he is an anti-gun activist and that he believes his statements made to the Walmart clerk in front of a customer "only helps his cause which is for Walmart to stop selling firearms," police said. Authorities do not consider Attey an immediate threat and he was not arrested or charged. An investigation is ongoing. There have been two other incidents at Walmart stores in little over a week, including an incident at a Mississippi Walmart, as well as two others across the country, the deadliest being the shooting at the El Paso store of the store's employees were shot and killed by an ex-employee, and a scare at a Walmart in Louisiana where two men who were arguing pulled guns on each other, sparking chaos among panicked customers. There has been widespread talk of employees discussing a walk-out or sick-out in protest of the company continuing to sell guns in their stores. A Change.org petition on the matter has more than 46,000 signatories. ABC News' Julia Jacobo contributed to this report.


Wondering where to find the best beer bars near you? Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top beer bars in Worcester, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture next time you're on the hunt. 1. Armsby Abbey Topping the list is Armsby Abbey . Located at 144 Main St., the beer bar and New American spot is the highest-rated beer bar in Worcester, boasting four stars out of 798 reviews on Yelp. 2. Broth Next up is Broth , situated at 106 Green St. With four stars out of 153 reviews on Yelp, the cocktail and beer bar, which offers ramen and more, has proven to be a local favorite. 3. The Muse Bar & Kitchen The Muse Bar & Kitchen , located at 536 Main St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the cocktail bar, beer bar and gastropub four stars out of 54 reviews. 4. Buck's Whiskey & Burger Bar Buck's Whiskey & Burger Bar , a whiskey and beer bar that offers burgers and more, is another go-to, with four stars out of 36 Yelp reviews. Head over to 62 Green St. to see for yourself. This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


The Houston Texans are not devoid of talent, and defensive end J.J. Watt knows that. "You have a lot of great players in this team," Watt told the media Thursday at Methodist Training Center. "I'm mean, you've got Deshaun (Watson), you got Hop (DeAndre Hopkins), you've got (Will) Fuller (V), you've got Lamar (Miller) you've got B-Mac (Benardrick McKinney), D.J. (Reader), JD (Jadeveon Clowney), J-Reid (Justin Reid). I mean, you have guys all over the place." All but three of the players Watt mentioned, Fuller, Reader, and Reid, are Pro Bowlers, and even then, the players are integral parts of their respective units. It was the play from the eight players mentioned, including Watt himself, that helped the Texans rebound from an 0-3 start and find their bearings. Not only did the club earn a victory or two to steady the season, but they peeled off nine wins in a row to give them a 9-3 record and a good view of the postseason. The three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year attributes the love the players have for each other as the basis for how they were able to handle that adversity and also prepare themselves to take something greater. "When you have that group of guys and you have that group of guys who love the game and who love to work and who love to practice and love being around each other, you can do something special," said Watt. However, it isn't just love for each other that will help the Texans defend their AFC South title against the likes of the Indianapolis Colts, who bested them 21-7 in the wild-card playoffs at NRG Stadium, or the retooled Jacksonville Jaguars or the now-or-never Tennessee Titans. The Texans have to prove it daily in practice, and days when the media and cameras aren't watching. Said Watt: "What it comes down to is if you do it every single day. You can have all of the best guys in the world on paper, but if you don't put it together, it's going to mean nothing." NFL rosters change from season to season. However, the composition of the 2019 team has Watt confident of what they can achieve. "I think as long as we go out here and we work - and with the type of guys that we have I know that we will - we're going to have a lot of fun," Watt said. MORE: Trevor Bauer angrily fired a baseball over the centerfield wall before being pulled from game Roundup: Miley Cyrus Not Performing At VMAs, VICE in Talks to Buy Refinery29, Triple H Turned 50 Tom Brady disobeys Bill Belichick at practice, and suffers the consequences 4 takeaways from Day 2 of Rams training camp: Gurley sits as planned Packers impressed with Rashan Gary's effort early at training camp


With two outs and a runner on, Luke Voit grabbed his batting helmet and strapped on his gloves in the Yankees dugout Saturday afternoon. His spot was three away, but there is a confidence that beats through this Yankees lineup that made him certain he would get one last shot. He watched as DJ LeMahieu got on to advance the runner and then Aaron Judge stroked his fourth single of the day to bring in a run and avoid a shutout. Voit, however, couldn't give the Yankees the run they needed to stave off a loss. The Blue Jays scraped across two runs off J.A. Happ and Adam Ottavino to beat the Yankees 2-1 at the Stadium. BOX SCORE: BLUE JAYS 2, YANKEES 1 The loss snapped a five-game winning streak over the Blue Jays (35-58), but the Yankees (58-32) caught a break with the Rays losing to the Orioles Saturday. That means the Bombers continue to hold a 6.5-game lead in the American League East. "It's frustrating because I had a chance to help the team today and I didn't come through, but it's baseball," said Voit, who went 0-for-2 with two walks and two strikeouts in his first game back from the injured list with a strained abdominal. "It's going to happen sometimes." For only the second time since June 30, 2018, the last time they were shutout, the Yankees went into the ninth inning without a run. With Judge's RBI-single up the third-base line, scoring Aaron Hicks the Yankees extended their streak of not being shutout to 172 games, the fifth longest in baseball's modern era. The Yankees managed eight hits off the Blue Jays, who leaned heavily on their bullpen after starter Clayton Richard left with lat tightness after just two innings work. The Yankees were just 1-for-5 with runners in scoring position and stranded 11 runners. That included Gary Sanchez's hard-hit line out to third with Judge on second in the third inning and Randal Grichuk making a diving grab of the catcher's laser with the bases loaded in the fifth. "Obviously that's very rare. ... It's always surprising when you get held down like that. That's sometimes the nature of it. We had our chances," Yankees manager Aaron Boone said of the lack of offense. "I felt like we had a lot of baserunners and I thought we had some decent at-bats in big spots. We just couldn't break through enough today. Grichuk makes a great play with the bases loaded there and then comes up and gets the big hit. It's going to happen every now and then. You put guys out there enough and more often than not we're going to come through." The only other time the Yankees potent offense went into the ninth without a run, threatening the streak, was Aug. 4, 2018 against the Red Sox when Giancarlo Stanton and Didi Gregorius hit back-to-back doubles to keep the streak alive. "Over 162 games, that's going to happen at some point. I'm surprised it hasn't happened yet. But with this type of offense and how we get guys on base and we hit so well with runners on base this year, it's pretty surprising (that we scored only one run)," said Judge, whose four hits tied his career-high. "But they used their whole bullpen and it kind of kept us off balance. We weren't able to come up with that big hit with guys on base. Gary had a line out with the bases loaded and some other guys have quality at-bats, but we just couldn't get it done. But I'm looking forward to tomorrow now that their whole bullpen is basically used." The Bombers' lifeless offense wasted what was perhaps J.A. Happ's best start of the season. He was charged with two runs on five hits over 5.1 innings. He struck out five and walked a batter, but did not give up a home run for the second straight start. He was burned in the sixth by a groundball that beat the shift and two bloop singles, including a Grichuk pop-up that fell into short right   given up by Ottavino   that brought home the two runs charged to Happ Saturday. "I think I would say that was probably one of the best games I've thrown as far as execution and conviction. Physically as well," Happ said. "I think I'll take my chances, definitely. We don't get held down very often. We played hard. I think more often than not, we're going to come out on top in those kinds of games." Related slideshow: 2019 MLB season (Provided by imagn)


Ready to check out the newest restaurant and retail additions to Miami? From a traditional American smokehouse to an authentic French crêperie, read on to see the newest spots to open recently. Ember Miami Ember Miami is a wood-fired New American bistro and smokehouse that recently opened at 151 N.E. 41st St., Unit 117, Paradise Plaza in Buena Vista. Chef Brad Kilgore offers his takes on stroganoff, lasagna, smoked fried chicken, salmon fillets and steaks, as well as hand-crafted cocktails and desserts. Giache Crêpes And Art Stop by 295 N.W. 27th St. and you'll find Giache Crêpes and Art , a new crêperie and cafe. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the eatery specializes in gourmet sweet and savory crêpes, but it also serves salads, cakes and coffee. Bellini Bellini is a new upscale Italian spot that's located at 2988 McFarlane Road in Coconut Grove. The menu features rustic Italian fare, including pasta, paninis and salads, as well as a wide selection of wines and spirits imported from Italy. This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.