With the NBA's salary cap set at $109,140,000 for the 2019-20 league year, the rookie scale has been set as well. The rookie scale locks in the value of contracts for first-round picks. In every NBA league year, rookie scale amounts are assigned to each first-round slot, from No. 1 through No. 30. Teams can sign their first-rounders to as little as 80% of that rookie scale amount, or up to 120% of that figure. While that rule theoretically affords teams some flexibility, first-round picks virtually always sign contracts worth 120% of their rookie scale amount, and unsigned first-rounders have a cap hold worth 120% of their rookie scale amount. Listed below, via Jeff Siegel of Early Bird Rights and RealGM , are the salary figures that represent 120% of the rookie scale amounts for 2019's first-round picks . Players will sign for these amounts unless they accept a deal worth less than the maximum allowable 120%, which hasn't happened for several years. Rookie scale contracts are guaranteed for the first two years, with team options on the third and fourth years. Here's the 2019 breakdown: Player 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 Total Zion Williamson $9,757,440 $10,245,480 $10,733,400 $13,534,817 $44,271,137 Ja Morant $8,730,240 $9,166,800 $9,603,360 $12,119,440 $39,619,840 R.J. Barrett $7,839,960 $8,231,760 $8,623,920 $10,900,635 $35,596,275 De'Andre Hunter $7,068,360 $7,422,000 $7,775,400 $9,835,881 $32,101,641 Darius Garland $6,400,920 $6,720,720 $7,040,880 $8,920,795 $29,083,315 Jarrett Culver $5,813,640 $6,104,280 $6,395,160 $8,109,063 $26,422,143 Coby White $5,307,120 $5,572,680 $5,837,760 $7,413,955 $24,131,515 Jaxson Hayes $4,862,040 $5,105,160 $5,348,280 $6,803,012 $22,118,492 Rui Hachimura $4,469,160 $4,692,840 $4,916,160 $6,263,188 $20,341,348 Cam Reddish $4,245,720 $4,458,000 $4,670,160 $5,954,454 $19,328,334 Cameron Johnson $4,033,440 $4,235,160 $4,437,000 $5,887,899 $18,593,499 PJ Washington $3,831,840 $4,023,600 $4,215,120 $5,808,435 $17,878,995 Tyler Herro $3,640,200 $3,822,240 $4,004,280 $5,722,116 $17,188,836 Romeo Langford $3,458,400 $3,631,200 $3,804,360 $5,634,257 $16,528,217 Sekou Doumbouya $3,285,120 $3,449,400 $3,613,680 $5,539,771 $15,887,971 Chuma Okeke $3,121,080 $3,277,080 $3,433,320 $5,266,713 $15,098,193 Nickeil Alexander- Walker $2,964,840 $3,113,160 $3,261,480 $5,009,633 $14,349,113 Goga Bitadze $2,816,760 $2,957,520 $3,098,400 $4,765,339 $13,638,019 Luka Samanic $2,689,920 $2,824,320 $2,959,080 $4,556,983 $13,030,303 Matisse Thybulle $2,582,160 $2,711,280 $2,840,160 $4,379,527 $12,513,127 Brandon Clarke $2,478,840 $2,602,920 $2,726,880 $4,343,920 $12,152,560 Grant Williams $2,379,840 $2,498,760 $2,617,800 $4,306,281 $11,802,681 Darius Bazley $2,284,800 $2,399,160 $2,513,040 $4,264,629 $11,461,629 Ty Jerome $2,193,480 $2,303,040 $2,412,840 $4,220,057 $11,129,417 Nassir Little $2,105,520 $2,210,640 $2,316,240 $4,171,548 $10,803,948 Dylan Windler $2,035,800 $2,137,440 $2,239,200 $4,037,278 $10,449,718 Mfiondu Kabengele $1,977,000 $2,075,880 $2,174,880 $3,923,484 $10,151,244 Jordan Poole $1,964,760 $2,063,280 $2,161,440 $3,901,399 $10,090,879 Keldon Johnson $1,950,600 $2,048,040 $2,145,720 $3,873,025 $10,017,385 Kevin Porter Jr . $1,936,440 $2,033,160 $2,130,240 $3,845,083 $9,944,923


Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has urged patience from fans demanding more transfer activity ahead of the start of the 2019/20 Premier League season, insisting that he is not frustrated because it is important to get quality over quantity. United have signed winger Daniel James and full back Aaron Wan-Bissaka so far, completing both deals back in June. However, despite ongoing links with players like Harry Maguire, Bruno Fernandes, Sean Longstaff and Nicolas Pepe , no others are yet over the line. In order to focus on transfers executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward has not joined up with the team for the pre-season tour for the first time since being tasked with running the club in 2013. For Solskjaer, carefully selecting the right personnel with the right character and attitude to meet United's needs has been of the utmost importance, and so throwing money at alternatives because signing primary targets hasn't been as straightforward as hoped isn't the answer. "I believe in these players. I'm sure we could do well, but it's both short term and long term. When we're working on something that means we've identified something that could improve us," the United boss is quoted as saying by Sky Sports . "It feels like a new start," says Ole. "At the moment, we're laying a foundation both mentally and physically. This tour has been very good for team building as well." #MUFC #MUTOUR  #ICC2019 pic.twitter.com/lZBha9U9WQ   Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 24, 2019 "If it's to be or not to be we will see," he added. "We've got to be patient, it's a long haul and it's very important we get the right ones in. When you hit a hurdle you can't just jump on a different path. I've not had a frustrated feeling at all." As for the ongoing saga surrounding Paul Pogba , a target for Real Madrid, Solskjaer has reiterated his happiness with the midfielder and insists only a 'minority' of fans are likely to give Pogba any grief over his apparent preference to leave Old Trafford. Solskjaer on possible fan backlash against Pogba over wanting to leave: 'Our fans know what Paul has given the club and what he can give us and, of course, there are some loud small minority,' #mufc   Samuel Luckhurst (@samuelluckhurst) July 24, 2019 "Our fans know what Paul has given the club and what he can give us. Obviously there's some small minority," Solskjaer explained as he addressed the questions. "Paul has been absolutely top in the group, both me and the players will testify to that. He's never for a second been a problem. We're just grateful when he performs as well as he does."


Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kanté is back in full training just days after he was sent home from the club's pre-season tour in Asia following concerns over a reoccurring knee injury. The 28-year-old almost missed Chelsea's Europa League final win over Arsenal due to a niggling problem in his knee, and manager Frank Lampard decided against risking another flair up by sending Kanté back to England earlier this week. Despite concerns over his fitness, Chelsea showed that Kanté was back with his teammates on Friday and training with the rest of the squad, with football.london insisting that the midfielder wasn't undergoing a specialised programme to work on his knee. Lampard made the original decision to send Kanté back to Chelsea's base in west London over concerns that any extra travelling could damage his knee even further, with their Premier League opener against Manchester United just around the corner. "I sent him home a few days ago," Lampard said earlier this week, quoted by The Express . "Even though I said how good the trip has been for someone who is in their rehab, I think it has been more beneficial for him to be at Cobham with the facilities we have there. "He's improving and hopefully by the time we get back and start training towards the weekend, he will be in a position to pretty much join in with us. "I don't like to get ahead of myself because he has not fully trained yet but the doctors are telling me it [should be fine]. "It wasn't being conservative with him, it was more to have him do the best possible work. "I am hopeful he will be ready for the start of the season and maybe it's a [good] break for a player who has played so many games over the past few years at such a level in terms of output and energy." Kanté's quick recovery could even see him involved with the first-team this weekend when they take on Reading in another pre-season friendly.


Everyone knows about the flashy moves that vaulted the Raptors into the NBA Finals, but ESPN's Brian Windhorst examines some of the under-the-radar happenings that have Toronto on the verge of its first championship. One of them dates back to 2011 when the Raptors nabbed highly respected trainer Alex McKechnie after the Lakers let his contract expire. McKechnie has led the way in keeping Kawhi Leonard healthy and building his trust in the organization after his experience in San Antonio. The Raptors also benefited when the Nuggets declined to match their offer to team president Masai Ujiri in 2013, when the Knicks turned down a trade involving Kyle Lowry during the 2013-14 season and when Pascal Siakam decided to attend a Basketball Without Borders camp in 2012 because it gave him a chance to visit his sister in South Africa. Windhorst also examines the trade that brought Marc Gasol from the Grizzlies in February, noting that the deal wouldn't have been possible unless Memphis was able to unload salary to keep from going into luxury-tax territory. The answer came when the Clippers agreed to take Garrett Temple and JaMychal Green in exchange for Avery Bradley , allowing Toronto to pick up Gasol, who has provided a valuable veteran presence in the middle. There's more Raptors news to pass along: The Knicks would have sent several players to Toronto in the Lowry deal, including Metta World Peace and Iman Shumpert , along with a 2018 first-round pick, according to Frank Isola of The Athletic . Owner James Dolan decided to nix the trade because he didn't fare well in two previous deals with Ujiri, including the one that brought Carmelo Anthony to New York. Danny Green seems to save his best performances for the NBA Finals, notes Tim Reynolds of The Associated Press . Green, who is headed for free agency, made six 3-pointers in Game 3 and is among just two players to make at least 15 Finals 3-pointers while shooting better than 50% from long range. "I don't think it's the stage," Green said. "I think it's just the life of a shooter. Sometimes you have ups and downs and I think luckily, during this time, I've had some ups." Knicks officials are confident that they will get a meeting with Leonard when free agency starts at the end of the month, relays Mark Berman of The New York Post . They may explore the possibility of teaming Leonard with Kevin Durant now that Kyrie Irving is rumored to be headed to Brooklyn .


Auburn and Alabama will not be taking advantage of the SEC's new rules that will allow for alcohol sales at sporting events. The SEC has decided to lift its ban on selling alcohol to those in general seating for sports events. They are allowing each school to decide for themselves whether they will sell alcohol at events once the ban lifts on Aug. 1. RELATED: SEC lifts alcohol ban The two schools in Alabama have decided not to sell alcohol to fans in general seating for now. Here's a statement from Alabama, which was shared by SI's Ross Dellenger. Statement from #Bama . Crimson Tide will hold off for now on sales. @bmarcello reporting #Auburn also won't sell in 2019. pic.twitter.com/ArconPI9fG   Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) May 31, 2019 Auburn Undercover's Brandon Marcello was told Auburn will not be selling alcohol to those in general seating. Auburn already sells alcohol to those in premium seating areas but not in general seating. They may decide to take advantage of the policy in the future, but not this quickly. LSU was said to be a driving force behind the change and therefore is likely to put in new rules allowing for alcohol sales. Related slideshow: Ranking the 10 best college football mascots (provided by For The Win)


Michael Cohen, President Trump's former longtime personal attorney, told a House panel during closed-door hearings earlier this year that he had been encouraged by Trump lawyer Jay Sekulow to falsely claim in a 2017 statement to Congress that negotiations to build a Trump Tower in Moscow ended in January 2016, according to transcripts of his testimony released Monday evening. In fact, Cohen later admitted, discussions on the Moscow tower continued into June of the presidential election year, after it was clear Trump would be the GOP nominee. Cohen is serving three years in prison for lying to Congress, financial crimes and campaign finance violations. House Democrats are now scrutinizing whether Sekulow or other Trump attorneys played a role in shaping Cohen's 2017 testimony to Congress. Cohen has said he made the false statement to help hide the fact that Trump had potentially hundreds of millions of dollars at stake in a possible Russian project while he was running for president. Subscribe to the Post Most newsletter: Today's most popular stories on The Washington Post "We're trying to find out whether anyone participated in the false testimony that Cohen gave to this committee," House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam B. Schiff (D-Calif.) said in an interview. Jane Serene Raskin and Patrick Strawbridge, attorneys for Sekulow, said in a statement that "Cohen's alleged statements are more of the same from him and confirm the observations of prosecutors in the Southern District of New York that Cohen's 'instinct to blame others is strong.' " "That this or any Committee would rely on the word of Michael Cohen for any purpose   much less to try and pierce the attorney-client privilege and discover confidential communications of four respected lawyers   defies logic, well-established law and common sense," they added. It is unclear how much detailed knowledge Sekulow had about the timeline of Trump's most recent effort to build a branded tower in Moscow, which Cohen began in September 2015 and ended in June 2016, according to court documents. Sekulow joined Trump's legal team after he was elected. Cohen's claims about Sekulow were first described to The Washington Post by people familiar with his testimony and laid out in transcripts of his February and March appearances before the House intelligence panel released Monday evening. In those depositions, Cohen acknowledged that he used January 2016 as the end date for work on the Moscow project when he originally drafted his 2017 statement to Congress. He said Sekulow urged him to stick to that date, even though he believed Sekulow and others knew that the deal was actually discussed far later than that. "As Mr. Sekulow had explained, just let's keep it to that date, which is prior to the lowa caucus," the opening contest of the White House race, Cohen told the committee. Cohen's closed-door testimony before the committee led congressional Democrats this month to press Sekulow and other Trump family lawyers who were involved in a joint defense agreement for more information about work they did preparing Cohen's 2017 statement. Schiff has asked four attorneys to turn over documents and schedule interviews with the panel, a request they have so far rebuffed, calling it a threat to the long-standing protection of communications between lawyers and their clients. In his public testimony before the House Oversight Committee in January, Cohen said that "Mr. Trump's personal lawyers reviewed and edited my statement to Congress about the timing of the Moscow Tower negotiations before I gave it." He accused Sekulow of making changes to the 2017 statement. "There were changes made, additions, Jay Sekulow, for one," Cohen told the panel. Sekulow denied making any changes to Cohen's planned testimony about the timing of the Trump Tower Moscow project, calling Cohen's allegation "completely false." In subsequent closed-door depositions before the House Intelligence Committee, Cohen was more specific. Cohen said he spoke with Sekulow 20 or more times about his 2017 statement before submitting it to Congress, though those conversations were sometimes nebulous. Asked what he recalled from those conversations with Sekulow, Cohen said: "Stay on message. Minimum contact. No Russia. No collusion. Nothing here." Cohen said he discussed with Sekulow the fact that his statement said the Trump Tower Moscow deal was aborted in January 2016, and Sekulow responded, "Good. Good. Let's just stay on message. Keep this thing short." Asked what the message was, Cohen said, "It was the period of time, it was before the lowa caucus. And it was just a good time. It was just   it was before, it was a couple weeks before the lowa caucus, and let's just keep it that way." He was asked by Schiff whether Sekulow was aware that the original draft was false when it said that negotiations on the project ended in January. Cohen responded: "Yes, sir." Cohen said also he spoke to Sekulow about a potential pardon "quite a few" times "before and after" his testimony to the committee. He said Sekulow didn't say directly that the president was considering giving him a pardon, but rather said "there's always the possibility of a pre-pardon." Cohen said Sekulow said the reason the president was considering pardons was "to shut down the inquiries and to shut the investigation down." In a tweet Monday night, fellow Trump attorney Rudolph Giuliani wrote , "Jay Sekulow is one of the very most ethical lawyers and honest men I have ever known. Michael Cohen is a serial liar. Cohen should be prosecuted for his blatant perjury before the House committee. Jay should receive the most effective and ethical lawyer of the year award." In his closed-door deposition, Cohen also testified that the proposed Trump Tower Moscow project would have been more profitable for Trump's company than other development deals because it envisioned Trump receiving a higher licensing fee than for other projects, along with a $4 million upfront fee to be paid to Trump as the project began. The Trumps knew that any potential real estate deal   especially worth "hundreds of millions" of dollars, much larger than Trump's normal licensing deals   would have to be approved by the Kremlin and even Russian President Vladimir Putin himself, Cohen said. At one point, Cohen testified that business partner Felix Sater came up with the idea of selling the building's penthouse to Putin as a marketing ploy. Cohen said that he relayed the idea to Trump, who appeared amused, neither blessing it nor dismissing it. "He just thought it was clever, funny," Cohen said. Despite Cohen's history of lying to Congress, senior Democrats on the House and Senate intelligence committees indicated that they are taking his allegations seriously. "If it is accurate that one of the President's personal attorneys encouraged him or edited his testimony to give Congress a false date, it's further evidence that the President had some reason for not wanting the American people, or the Senate Intelligence Committee, to know the truth about his dealings with Russia as a candidate," Sen. Mark R. Warner of Virginia, the ranking Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee, said in a statement. Cohen's claims were reviewed by special counsel Robert S. Mueller III, who sought without success to question one of Trump's personal attorneys about interactions he had with Cohen about the 2017 testimony. According to Mueller's report, Cohen spoke to a counsel for Trump frequently in the days before he submitted his statement to Congress on Aug. 28, 2017. The Trump lawyer was not named in the report. Cohen told investigators that he recalled telling the president's lawyer that the statement did not reflect the extent of communications with Russia and Trump about the Moscow project. The Trump attorney told Cohen that it was not necessary to include other details in the statement, which he advised should be kept "tight." Cohen told investigators he also recalled that the lawyer told him "his client" appreciated Cohen and he should stay on message and not contradict the president, according to the report. Mueller's team sought to speak to the Trump lawyer about the conversations with Cohen, "but counsel declined, citing potential privilege concerns," according to the report. Cohen's claims led Schiff to demand information from Sekulow and three other lawyers who played a role reviewing Cohen's 2017 testimony: Abbe Lowell, an attorney for Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump; Alan Futerfas, an attorney for Donald Trump Jr.; and Alan Garten, an attorney for the Trump Organization. The four lawyers have said they cannot answer Schiff's requests because of attorney-client privilege, which bars them from discussing confidential conversations. Schiff has promised to push ahead, threatening to issue a subpoena for the lawyers' cooperation if necessary, noting that they had an incentive to encourage Cohen's initial testimony. "Cohen himself stood little to gain by lying to our committee," Schiff told The Washington Post. "Donald Trump and others around him stood far more to gain from that being concealed from our investigation. So it obviously begs the question of whether this was something he did on his own . . . or were there others who participated in the falsehood before our committee." Schiff also warned that the privilege claim may not allow the attorneys to avoid testifying before his committee. "The privilege doesn't apply if it's being used to conceal a crime or a fraud," he said. "And if the attorneys were conferring amongst themselves and Mr. Cohen about a false statement they were going to make to our committee, there's no privilege that protects that kind of conduct." On Monday, after the release of the Cohen transcripts, when asked about possible subpoenas for the Trump family and Trump lawyers, Schiff said, "We'll consider what compulsion we need to use given that they have thus far refused to cooperate with us." In a letter to Schiff on Friday, attorneys for the four Trump lawyers expressed dismay at his effort to compel their testimony. "We find the Committee's outright, blanket refusal to recognize the attorney-client privilege   a bedrock principle of common law dating back centuries   to be stunning, unwise, and unwarranted," they wrote. They called the inquiry "an attempt to pursue a law-enforcement investigation which is outside the constitutional authority of the legislative branch." Schiff has also expressed interest in hearing from Sater, who was working the Russian side of the Trump Tower Moscow proposal in 2016. Lawyers for Cohen said it appears that Sater and his attorney Robert Wolf reviewed Cohen's testimony before it was submitted to Congress in 2017, according to documents they reviewed. Sater's involvement negates any privilege claim, Cohen's attorneys said. "Because it appears that the draft statement was shared with two non-privileged individuals   Mr. Sater and his lawyer   the joint defense privilege was in our professional opinion waived," said Lanny Davis, one of two criminal defense attorneys representing Cohen. Sater and Cohen had discussions about the Moscow project into June 2016, but Sater did not correct Cohen's original assertion to Congress that the project ended that January. Sater declined to comment on questions about Cohen's testimony, but he said he stands ready to cooperate with Schiff's inquiries. "I have always cooperated with the U.S. government and look forward to continued cooperation," Sater said. "I will make myself available to Congressman Schiff's committee or any other committee as they deem necessary." tom.hamburger@washpost.com ellen.nakashima@washpost.com karoun.demirjian@washpost.com Alice Crites, Rosalind S. Helderman, Carol D. Leonnig and Matt Zapotosky contributed to this report.


Power is being restored and water is being offered to units where water is currently not running after some inmates at the Bexar County Jail were left without both for much of the day Friday. According to a representative with the Bexar County Sheriff's Office, power in the basement and the 1st-floor A-tower has been restored, but fire watches are still being implemented. As of 2 a.m. this morning, electronic technicians were working to help restore power in affected areas. Additionally, water "is being afforded to units where water is currently not running." Inmates are also being offered opportunities to use restrooms where water is functional. KENS 5 reached out to the agency after receiving calls from family members of inmates who stated that inmates were passing out because of the lack of water. This claim has not been substantiated by anyone within the agency. It is unclear at this time what caused the issues at the jail.


LYON, France (AP) Former champion Jo-Wilfried Tsonga rallied past Canadian qualifier Steven Diez on Wednesday to reach the quarterfinals and extend his perfect record at the Lyon Open. Tsonga, the 2017 champion, came within two points of losing but finally prevailed 3-6, 7-6 (2), 6-3 on his sixth match point after 2 hours, 42 minutes. The clay-court event serves as a warmup for the French Open, which starts Sunday in Paris. ''It was good for me to play a long match like this,'' Tsonga said. ''I haven't played a match this long for a while. I am not playing my best level, but I am giving everything mentally and that gives me confidence.'' Tsonga will next take on top-seeded Nikoloz Basilashvili, who beat lucky loser Tristan Lamasine 7-5, 7-5. --- More AP sports: https://apnews.com/apf-sports and https://twitter.com/AP-Sports


It was a big day for energy. Measures that would end the U.S. oil export ban, ease restrictions on offshore drilling, support energy efficiency and upgrade the nation's electricity infrastructure won approval from the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on Thursday, clearing a substantial hurdle to head toward full Senate debate. "Nobody's getting everything they want, that's for darn sure, but I do think this is an impressive journey that we have gone down in the past several months," Committee Chairwoman Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, said after the votes. The major bill, the Energy Policy Modernization Act, gives a bit of something to everyone: It would ease the permitting process for natural gas pipelines but also permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund, which supports parks and public lands. The measure also buttresses energy-efficiency initiatives and supports some carbon-free energy sources, such as hydropower, but gives little mention to wind or solar   the two fastest-growing sources of green energy today. Some of the most divisive issues in energy   from stricter environmental protections to an end to the nation's ban on oil exports   were not included in the bill. It cleared the committee in an 18-4 vote, and if ultimately signed into law, would be the first comprehensive energy reform to get through Congress since 2007. "This committee has been too long without moving energy policy legislation," said Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., the committee's ranking member. She formally introduced the bill with Murkowski last Wednesday. "Today is a very important first step in that process." A separate measure that would both lift the nation's decades-old restriction on exporting crude oil and open restricted parts of the Gulf of Mexico to oil and gas drilling passed along party lines, with Republican committee members voting in favor 12-10. Murkowski and some Democrats representing oil-heavy states have long sought to repeal the export ban, arguing it would add a powerful lever to American foreign policy as well as shore up domestic oil production and lower gasoline prices. The vote came less than 24 hours after House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, threw his support behind lifting the ban. "It would help bring down prices at the pump for consumers, and it would be good for our allies," Boehner told reporters Wednesday, the House's last day in session before the August recess. "I would support lifting the ban, and hopefully we can work together in a bipartisan fashion to move our energy policies into this century." Opponents, by contrast, say such a move would undercut attempts to rein in heat-trapping carbon emissions and slow global warming by encouraging more oil drilling. Some chemical companies and refineries that buy U.S. crude oil also hope to preserve the ban, which they say has helped suppress prices. The ban dates to the 1970s and the Arab oil embargo, and was implemented by Congress in an attempt to at least partially insulate the U.S. from volatile global markets. Experts disagree whether the strategy worked as intended: Imports dropped through the early 1980s, only to rise again for the next two decades. Imports began falling again in 2006, largely the result of the U.S. domestic production boom. Copyright 2015 U.S. News & World Report


Josh Gordon has played only 22 games the past five seasons. He currently is suspended indefinitely for violating the league's substance abuse policy. But Tom Brady posted a video on social media this week showing him throwing passes to Gordon, and the Patriots have hope the league could reinstate the receiver before the start of the 2019 season. It isn't the only time Brady has spent or intends to spend with Gordon. According to Jeff Darlington of ESPN, Brady recognizes Gordon needs "fostering" to help him overcome his personal issues. Brady even has included Gordon in some family dinners. "He recognized that Josh Gordon made the team better and recognized that he was going to need some attention," Darlington said, via Dov Kleiman. "Josh Gordon was going out to dinner with Tom Brady and Gisele [Bundchen] at times because Tom recognized that he needs to bring this guy in, foster him, make him feel like he is at home, recognizing some of the issues that Josh Gordon goes through. "While that is, in part, a guy just trying to get better, it's also Tom Brady being a really good person, continuing to try to help out and manifest Josh Gordon. . . .Tom Brady, to this day, really respects Josh Gordon and would love to see him live a better life." Gordon caught 40 passes for 720 yards and three touchdowns in 11 games for the Patriots last season before being suspended indefinitely in December. The Patriots tendered a contract as a restricted free agent, and Gordon signed the tender. A league spokesperson said the NFL has no update on Gordon's status. In March, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said the immediate focus was making sure Gordon is doing "what he needs to do to get his life on the right track." Goodell added that once Gordon has found that track, the league will "get to that place" of determining a return to action.


President Trump on Friday criticized Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) amid a dispute between the freshman congresswoman and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.). The president came to Pelosi's defense when he was asked about the simmering feud as he left the White House for fundraisers in Wisconsin and Ohio. "I think Cortez is being very disrespectful to somebody who's been there a long time," Trump said, chastising the first-term lawmaker without using her full last name. "I deal with Nancy Pelosi a lot and we go back and forth and it's fine, but I think that a group of people is being very disrespectful to her," he continued. "And you know what, I don't think that Nancy can let that go on." Ocasio-Cortez "should treat Nancy Pelosi with respect," he added. Ocasio-Cortez expressed frustration with Pelosi after the Speaker gave an interview over the weekend in which she downplayed the significance of four progressive Democrats who bucked party leadership on a border funding vote late last month. Ocasio-Cortez told The Washington Post on Wednesday that she felt Pelosi was targeting her and three other progressive freshman women of color known as the "squad": Reps. Rashida Tlaib (Mich.), Ilhan Omar (Minn.) and Ayanna Pressley (Mass.). She reiterated that stance on Thursday, but clarified that Pelosi is "absolutely not" racist. Trump seized on the latter point, and backed Pelosi. "She is not a racist," Trump said. "For them to call her a racist is a disgrace." The barbs from Ocasio-Cortez have sparked a wave of infighting among Democrats in recent days, with several caucus members rushing to defend the Speaker. --Updated 10:57 a.m.


Slot receiver Deante' Gray sat out practice Saturday as he continues to recover from knee surgery, but it may be until the end of August before he is back, coach Gary Patterson said. "That's a big loss if he doesn't make it back," Patterson said Saturday after the Horned Frogs' fourth day of fall camp. "We're hoping by the end of the month." That wouldn't give Gray much time to practice, and he'd have to prepare on a short week. The Horned Frogs open the season with a Thursday night game, Sept. 3 at Minnesota on ESPN. Gray suffered a non-contact knee injury in spring training, Patterson said. Four weeks after the injury, Patterson said Gray's recovery was going "fantastic." He was more neutral in his update Saturday. "I don't know. You know how these things go," he said. "It could be not for the whole season. Could be he plays the first game. I don't know what it's going to be." Gray caught eight touchdown passes last season, second-most on the team, and averaged 16.2 yards per catch. The senior from Houston is listed as the first-team H-receiver, backed up by sophomore Desmon White. In addition, starting cornerback Torance Mosley sat out Saturday's practice, Patterson said. He is recovering from a groin injury suffered in July. "We had probably three or four guys with certain things," Patterson said. "We're down a little bit corner-wise. Got a couple guys banged up." Defensive meltdown Patterson came off the field thoroughly displeased with the defense in Saturday's practice because it didn't handle its assignments or the heat. "The offense can move it around. The defense can't line up right now," he said. "Yesterday was an unbelievable practice. Today was bad. We came outside late, didn't handle the heat very well." Patterson said the defense gave up "about four vertical-goes for touchdowns" and "didn't line up as linebackers," adding in a half-joking tone that outside of that, "I'd say it was a pretty good day." Asked about the intelligence he said the freshmen linebackers had shown in the spring, Patterson said, again with a just a touch of lightness, "That intelligence has lowered since we got in the heat." Saturday's high reached 103. The Horned Frogs began the practice in the indoor facility, then moved outside. But Patterson made it clear he was serious about his displeasure. "What I didn't like is they didn't come mentally when they came outside," he said. "To be honest with you, they didn't come when we went inside." Trade secrets Patterson told reporters that Minnesota won't release a depth chart until Sept. 1, two days before the season opener. "That tells you how badly they want to win this ballgame," Patterson said. So neither will he. "It's going to be really hard for me to say very much about people, who's starting, who's not, because that's how they're handling things," Patterson said. Patterson and Minnesota coach Jerry Kill are good friends. This series was scheduled on relatively late notice in part because their close relationship allowed that flexibility. Patterson called Kill "a good man, as good as there is." But he's not interested in giving him any scrap of information. "You don't want to hurt your players," Patterson said. "That's what people don't understand sometimes. These guys come out and do this for 30 days, and if somebody has a better plan than they have and they know what's going on more, then they have the advantage. And they already have the advantage because we going to their house. They have the advantage because we're higher-ranked and they're want something to prove. You can go down the list of things that sit on their side." Which, for Patterson, highlighted the urgency of every practice. "I'm just trying to prepare these guys to understand what they're going into," he said. "Today will not get that done. Does it mean they won't practice better tomorrow? No. But today, that wasn't the standard."


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Arsenal remain in pursuit of Espanyol centre-back Mario Hermoso, and the Spanish side have now accepted that keeping their star player at the club could be too much of a challenge. The 23-year-old has enjoyed two impressive seasons with Espanyol, attracting the interest from many of Europe's biggest clubs. Alongside Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid are all thought to be keen on the Spaniard. Signing Hermoso would not be simple for Arsenal , but Mundo Deportivo claim that the Gunners are still closely following the defender, with a view to a bid this summer. Espanyol are keen to retain all their top players, but they are now thought to be readying themselves for a number of summer bids. Both Borja Iglesias and Marc Roca have been linked with moves away from the club, but it is Hermoso who looks to have attracted the most interest. He is said to have a €40m release clause in his contract, which expires in 2020, meaning any interested side could pay that fee and bypass negotiations with Espanyol. However, Real are thought to hold a huge advantage in the race for his signature. Hermoso began his career with Los Blancos, before making the switch to Espanyol in the summer of 2017. As part of this deal, Real agreed a buy-back clause of just €7.5m, which could give them the advantage. With Sergio Ramos linked with a move away from the Santiago Bernabeu this summer, Hermoso could be a bargain replacement, and Zinedine Zidane would not hesitate to part with such a fee to help improve his squad. Siempre es un orgullo tener la oportunidad de vestir la camiseta de la @SeFutbol  #UnidosPorUnRETO #EURO2020 pic.twitter.com/p20PkUnUc3   Mario Hermoso (@mariohermoso5) May 17, 2019 Nevertheless, Arsenal are keen to lure Hermoso to the Emirates Stadium. With doubts over the long-term futures of both Laurent Koscielny and Shkodran Mustafi, the Gunners may find themselves in need of defensive reinforcements, and Hermoso is thought to be one of their top priorities. However, with Bayern and PSG both tracking the Spaniard, finalising a deal for Hermoso will certainly not be straightforward for Arsenal.


Kawasaki rider Jonathan Rea started the fifth World Superbike round of 2019 at Imola by topping the two Friday practices, followed by Chaz Davies on both occasions. Reigning champion Rea, who is still searching for his first win of the season, led nearly all of FP1 after claiming the lead when the early-session improvements ended. He improved by nearly eight tenths on his early laptime to end the session on top with a 1m46.636s. Rea's only close challenger was Ducati's Davies, who was 0.288s off the pace, with his teammate Alvaro Bautista more than six tenths slower than Rea in third. Davies got even closer to Rea in the afternoon session, even moving ahead of the Northern Irishman for a few minutes in the closing stages before the Kawasaki man came back just as the chequered flag fell. Rea completed the day with a 1m46.374s, beating Davies by 0.155s with BMW's Tom Sykes pushing championship leader Bautista down to fourth place. Puccetti Kawasaki rider Toprak Razgatlioglu was fifth-fastest, with Michael van der Mark the leading Yamaha attack in sixth. Leon Haslam was over one second slower than his works Kawasaki teammate Rea, followed by Alex Lowes (Yamaha) and wildcard Lorenzo Zanetti (Motocorsa Ducati). Zanetti, a former 125cc rider, is making his first appearance in WSBK after spending the 2012 season in the series where he was 17th. The 31-year-old, who has since been competing in World Supersport, completed the top 10 along with fellow Ducati rider Michael Ruben Rinaldi (Barni). Honda continued to struggle, with Leon Camier going 2.154s slower than Rea in 15th. Eugene Laverty withdrew from the round after a highside crash at Acque Minerale in FP1, which red-flagged the session and left him with both of his wrists fractured. Combined Results Pos. Rider Bike Time Gap 1 Jonathan Rea Kawasaki 1'46.374 2 Chaz Davies Ducati 1'46.529 0.155 3 Tom Sykes BMW 1'46.766 0.392 4 Alvaro Bautista Ducati 1'47.086 0.712 5 Toprak Razgatlioglu Kawasaki 1'47.124 0.750 6 Michael van der Mark Yamaha 1'47.214 0.840 7 Leon Haslam Kawasaki 1'47.419 1.045 8 Alex Lowes Yamaha 1'47.537 1.163 9 Lorenzo Zanetti Ducati 1'47.587 1.213 10 Michael Ruben Rinaldi Ducati 1'47.638 1.264 11 Jordi Torres Kawasaki 1'47.870 1.496 12 Marco Melandri Yamaha 1'47.973 1.599 13 Markus Reiterberger BMW 1'48.113 1.739 14 Sandro Cortese Yamaha 1'48.457 2.083 15 Leon Camier Honda 1'48.528 2.154 16 Ryuichi Kiyonari Honda 1'49.099 2.725 17 Hector Barbera Kawasaki 1'49.274 2.900 18 Alessandro Del Bianco Honda 1'50.063 3.689 19 Eugene Laverty Ducati 1'51.747 5.373


It's a big week in local high school softball. Here's a sneak peek of 4 girls varsity softball games to watch this week in and around Detroit, selected using data from high school sports site MaxPreps . (Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Details like game dates/times and team records are based on data provided by MaxPreps and may be subject to change; the latest up-to-date information is available at the links below.) Western International vs. Detroit Cristo Rey On Thursday, May 23, the Western International Cowboys (4-3-1) will meet the Detroit Cristo Rey WOLVES (2-10) in a nonconference game on their own turf. The first pitch is set for 6:30 a.m. at 1500 Scotten St. Cabrini vs. Renaissance On Thursday, May 23, the Cabrini varsity Monarchs (8-2) have a home nonconference game against the Renaissance Phoenix (3-1). The first pitch is set for 4:30 p.m. at 15305 Wick Road in Allen Park. Melvindale vs. Western International On Friday, May 24, the Melvindale Cardinals (8-5) face off against the Western International Cowboys (4-3-1) in a nonconference game on their own turf. Catch the action at 18656 Prospect St. in Melvindale, starting at 4:30 p.m. This story was created automatically using local sports data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


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As you prepare to do not much of anything this weekend, you may be looking for something to do. We've got something for you to consider doing. Check out Friday's #PFTPM. Plenty of topics are covered, and plenty of questions are answered. And plenty of information is provided. We'll usually post at least three of these per week, sometimes more. Sometimes less. And even in the looming slow times between the end of offseason programs and the start of training camp, we'll have plenty of stuff for you to read and/or listen to.


Minnesota officials have selected a replacement for the state's beleaguered vehicle licensing and registration computer system, the source of years of costly headaches for administrators and motorists. The state is spending nearly $34 million on the new system after deciding to do away with MNLARS, Minnesota's Vehicle Licensing and Registration System, which was developed in-house at a cost of more than $100 million. Colorado-based Fast Enterprises was the lone company to respond to the state's search for a private software solution. The state has worked with the company before. It developed the system that issues Real IDs. Eleven other states have used the company's car title and registration software. MNLARS rolled out in 2017 and quickly drew backlash from the deputy registrars who operate the private and public license centers around the state. The cost to taxpayers continued to pile up as the state worked to fix system flaws and glitches while also hiring enough staff to handle a backlog of requests for license plates, titles and driver's licenses. The slow, error-prone system led Gov. Tim Walz to hire outside experts for an independent review. The study determined that the least risky solution would be to employ packaged software already in use by other states. Walz announced in May that he was going to give up on MNLARS and go with a private software option. The decision was applauded by Republican lawmakers, who had been pushing former Gov. Mark Dayton to take that approach. "This contract is the product of a bipartisan process with a simple goal: make sure Minnesotans can get their vehicle titles, license plates, and tabs on time and error-free," Walz said in a statement. "Not only will this solution produce more efficient results, but this process has also laid a foundation for us to move forward on other critical issues facing our state." Jessie Van Berkel • 651-925-5044     ©2019 the Star Tribune (Minneapolis) Visit the Star Tribune (Minneapolis) at www.startribune.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.


Video by Reuters Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN) brought props to the House Judiciary Committee hearing that Attorney General William Barr cancelled on: a toy chicken and a bucket of KFC. "The attorney general is here!" Cohen said.   Andrew Desiderio (@desiderioDC) May 2, 2019 Barr faced an onslaught when he testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, and was scheduled to appear before the House on Thursday morning. He cancelled the appearance last night, after a spat over terms of the questioning. The spin House Democrats want to convey is clear: that Barr is too scared to appear for questioning on his handling of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation and report. Rep. Jerry Nadler, the chairman of the House committee, said Wednesday night that Barr was "terrified." A smirking Cohen gorged himself on KFC at 9 in the morning to mock Barr: . @RepCohen brought a plastic chicken and a bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken (which he is tucking into ahead of this 9AM House Judiciary hearing.) "He's here," Cohen said, pointing to the chicken and referring to AG Barr who is not attending after a grilling in the Senate. pic.twitter.com/bGz3HCRSCQ   Lauren Gambino (@laurenegambino) May 2, 2019 Congress. pic.twitter.com/tTjY1ZDj8w   Justin Gray (@grayjustin) May 2, 2019 Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., left, laughs with Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., after Cohen arrived with a bucked of fried chicken and a plastic chicken as Attorney General William Barr will not appear before a House Judiciary Committee hearing. @ap pic.twitter.com/fLdpuWB13X   Andrew Harnik (@andyharnik) May 2, 2019 Yep, Cohen brought "chicken," in case the Dems' message of Barr's no-show was lost on anyone. pic.twitter.com/XFiNgT6RG5   Kyle Cheney (@kyledcheney) May 2, 2019 Look what Rep. Steve Cohen brought to today's House Judiciary Committee hearing. He tapped the chicken and said "He's here!" referring to AG Barr who is a no-show. Barr objected to being questioned by staff lawyers. pic.twitter.com/6cdXxIioQZ   Geoff Bennett (@GeoffRBennett) May 2, 2019


After months of negotiations, the University of Louisville announced this week that it won't buy Jewish Hospital (or any other local KentuckyOne Health operations) after all. Here's what you should know about why U of L failed to strike a deal with KentuckyOne and its parent organization and what this means for Jewish Hospital, a century-old institution that cares for critically ill and uninsured patients throughout the community. U of L couldn't find a suitable partner University President Neeli Bendapudi said the school ended negotiations even though it received offers from a few interested parties because the terms of those potential partnerships wouldn't have made acquiring Jewish and other KentuckyOne facilities, such as the Frazier Rehab Institute, financially viable for U of L. "We know that our most important obligation is to the University of Louisville," Bendapudi said Thursday. "Looking at the numbers that we saw, we could not see how we would do it in a way that would not jeopardize the university." Background: University of Louisville ends talks to buy KentuckyOne assets No immediate risk of closure Bendapudi stressed there's no immediate risk that Jewish will close or that the myriad services U of L's doctors and medical residents provide there will be reduced. KentuckyOne has agreed to extend its contracts with the university indefinitely, with the caveat that it must provide 90 days' notice before it terminates those agreements. A KentuckyOne spokeswoman also said Thursday that there are no plans to close Jewish or any other local health care facilities. U of L and Jewish's relationship likely to change The university and Jewish have a decadeslong relationship, with the hospital serving as a training ground for the school's medical residents while U of L-affiliated doctors perform all the lung, kidney, liver, pancreas, heart and dual organ transplants that happen there. The university has no immediate plans to pull its service lines, which include cardiology, neurosurgery and solid transport organ initiatives, from Jewish, but it is working on contingency plans for shifting those services elsewhere if necessary. (Bendapudi said she reached out to Norton Healthcare and Baptist Health's CEOs on Thursday.) And Deborah Lee-Eddie, interim market CEO for KentuckyOne Health, indicated this week that changes to Jewish's relationship with U of L could be on the horizon. "This partnership change with UofL will likely impact the care provided at Jewish Hospital long-term," she said in a statement. "We will need time to work through this process with the University, and will share further details as they become available." Read more: Jewish Hospital won't close anytime soon, Bendapudi says KentuckyOne in talks with other potential buyers Although U of L's bid to buy Jewish and other Louisville-based operations fizzled, KentuckyOne maintains that other organizations are still interested in making a deal. A spokeswoman said Thursday that KentuckyOne is continuing conversations with two other organizations: BlueMountain Capital Management, a New York-based hedge fund that has been negotiating a possible sale for well over a year, and another entity that wants to remain anonymous for now. "We remain committed to finding a buyer for the entire portfolio, if possible," she said. "As we continue negotiations for our Louisville-area facilities and operations, we will remain focused on patients, community and our employees and physicians." Morgan Watkins: 502-582-4502; mwatkins@courierjournal.com; Twitter: @morganwatkins26 . Support strong local journalism by subscribing today: courier-journal.com/morganw . This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Jewish Hospital's failed sale to U of L: What you should know


DUBAI (Reuters) - Britain's seizure of an Iranian oil tanker off Gibraltar last week will not be "unanswered", Iran's armed forces chief of staff, Major General Mohammad Bagheri, said on Tuesday, according to the semi-official Tasnim news agency. "Capture of the Iranian oil tanker based on fabricated excuses ... will not be unanswered and when necessary Tehran will give appropriate answer," Bagheri said. British Royal Marines boarded the ship, Grace 1, off the coast of Gibraltar on Thursday and seized it over accusations it was breaking sanctions by taking oil to Syria. Iran has demanded the immediate release of the oil tanker, while an Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander threatened on Friday to seize a British ship in retaliation. (Writing by Parisa Hafezi; Editing by Robert Birsel)


SUNNY ISLES BEACH(CBSMiami/AP)   One person was killed and two others, including a child, were hurt in a shooting outside of Trump International Beach Resort Miami Sunday afternoon. It happened just before 2 p.m. Witnesses told CBS4 the people involved were rappers, reportedly here for the Rolling Loud Music Festival. "They had a dispute there and I walked to the liquor store and not even two seconds later I heard gunshots," said a witness. Police are trying to find out if those allegations are true. When police arrived they found a woman with a gunshot wound inside a black suburban in front of the Trump International. She was identified as 19-year-old Kaylyn Marie Long. CBS4 news partner The Miami Herald cited a witness who said she is girlfriend of rapper NBA YoungBoy. She was taken to Aventura Hospital where she was listed as stable. NBA YoungBoy, whose real name is Kentrell DeSean Gaulden, was on Sunday's lineup of performers at the weekend's Rolling Loud Music Festival at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. Across the street from the resort, a man sitting in his van was killed by a stray bullet. "We have identified that driver to be Mohammad Jradi, 43 years old," said Miami-Dade police spokesman Alvaro Zabaleta. Jradi was shot while leaving work to be with his family on Mother's Day. "This type of behavior in this community is not acceptable," said Sunny Isles Beach Mayor Georg Scholl. "He worked here for over 10 years and we are absolutely at a loss for words over what happened to him. He was an incident victim." "(Also) Across the street there was a five-year-old little boy that was grazed by a bullet was treated by fire rescue on the scene and released," said Zabaleta. Police seized several weapons from the hotel and are combed over multiple scenes where bullet casings and bullet holes were spotted. Investigators also issued a Be On the Lookout bulletin for a silver GMC Yukon seen at the site of the shooting. Later Sunday, the vehicle was stopped as it tried to enter the parking lot at the music festival and police detained four men inside. (© Copyright 2019 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Associated Press and The Miami Herald contributed to this report.)


Start your day off right with some pictures of charming cats! There are dozens of cats up for adoption right here in Seattle. Hoodline partnered with Petfinder , an online adoption site that lists "more than 315,000 adoptable pets from nearly 14,000 animal shelters and rescue groups" to bring you this roundup of cats near you. (Details like pet availability, training, vaccinations and other features are based on data provided by Petfinder and may be subject to change; contact the shelter for the latest information.) Sushi, tuxedo and domestic shorthair mix Sushi is a female tuxedo and domestic shorthair mix in the care of Genevieve G. Animal Advocacy . Sushi will do best with an owner who has time to bond with her. She'll need a home free of other cats, dogs and kids. Sushi is already spayed and vaccinated. She has mastered her house-training etiquette. Sushi's current caretakers say: She's timid at first and will stare at you with her beautiful green eyes, but warms up readily. When she gets to know you, she will talk some and she likes to rub on you as she walks by and then she flops down on her side. She likes being pet but does not like being picked up. She likes her string wand, toy mice and scratching posts. She's a very sweet girl just looking for a quiet home with you to pass away the time. Read more about how to adopt Sushi on Petfinder . Summer, domestic shorthair Summer is a female domestic shorthair cat being cared for at Emerald City Pet Rescue . Summer will get along great with your other cats. Summer will do best in a home without small children. She's already vaccinated and spayed. Notes from Summer's caretakers: This little kitty was found with a pelvic fracture. She has since received surgery and completed physical therapy; potential adopters should keep in mind that she may have to restart her physical therapy in the future, should symptoms resurface. Sweet and energetic, Summer loves to play and cuddle with cat friends, and so asks for a home with one or more felines. At this time, we are unsure how she is with dogs. Read more about Summer on Petfinder . Rocket, domestic shorthair Rocket is a lovable male domestic shorthair cat staying at Emerald City Pet Rescue . Rocket is friendly as can be   he loves dogs and cats. He already has all of his shots, and he's neutered. Here's what Rocket's friends at Emerald City Pet Rescue think of him: This sweet kitty enjoys the company of humans and likes to take long catnaps. A good mix of laid back and silly, Rocket makes us all laugh with his goofy side as well   he likes to chew on brooms and will sometimes kick his leg like a dog when you pet him. Read more about Rocket on Petfinder . Masika, domestic shorthair Masika is a female domestic shorthair cat being cared for at Emerald City Pet Rescue . No other cats, please: Masika is looking for cat-free forever home. She's already vaccinated and spayed. Masika's current caretakers say: Though much of Masika's background remains a mystery, she surprises us every day with her resilient spirit and lovely personality. Masika greatly enjoys receiving pets and attention from our staff and volunteers. She likes to chat, and often follows her human caretakers around the cat room to see if she can help. Read more about how to adopt Masika on Petfinder . Stormy, domestic shorthair Stormy is a female domestic shorthair cat being cared for at Emerald City Pet Rescue . Stormy needs special time to bond with you: she will need a home free of other cats and kids. She's already spayed, and she has all her shots. From Stormy's current caretaker: Stormy came to us after her elderly owner was unable to care for her. This big kitty is shy at first and wants to take some time to get to know you. Once she trusts you, she will rub her face all over your hands, drool on you and make biscuits on her bed. Apply to adopt Stormy today at Petfinder . Sheetara, domestic shorthair and manx mix Sheetara is a female domestic shorthair and manx mix currently residing at Emerald City Pet Rescue . Sheetara is looking for a dog-free home. Emerald City Pet Rescue thinks Sheetara will do best in a home without small children. She's been vaccinated and spayed. Notes from Sheetara's caretakers: Sheetara is a talkative and teensy lady who is very active. She loves to play and will chase balls across the room and pounce on toys hidden in her Ripple Rug. Though she can be extremely loving, Sheetara's behavior is very unpredictable, and she scratches with very little warning. Due to this, it is best that there be no children in her future home. Apply to adopt Sheetara today at Petfinder . This story was created automatically using local animal shelter data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports Before every season, there are a few trades that are made to fill out the roster before the first game kicks off. This year, the Raiders are a team that is interested in acquiring talent instead of giving it away. If the Raiders are interested in making a few moves during training camp or before the first week of the season, who might they be interested in? What positions could they target? Here are three players the Raiders could trade for before the new season begins. TE Jimmy Graham, Green Bay Packers Heading into training camp, all eyes will be on former wide receiver Darren Waller as he tries to prove to the coaching staff that he can be a starting tight end in the NFL. While he certainly has all the athleticism to dominate at the position, he is still a very raw prospect. If Waller doesn't pan out, the Raiders could look to bring in a veteran receiving tight end to fill that spot. One player the team could target is Graham. He is a clunky fit in Matt LaFluer's new offense and considering the team selected Jace Sternerber, his time in Green Bay is quickly coming to an end. While Graham wouldn't be a long-term answer in Oakland, he would be the best tight end on the roster. Don't be surprised if Graham is on the move sometime before the season. CB Jimmy Smith, Baltimore Ravens Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports The Raiders have done a solid job at upgrading their cornerback position over the last two seasons, adding slot cornerback Lamarcus Joyner and selecting Trayvon Mullen in the second round. However, the team could still be interested in finding another outside cornerback while Mullen gets up to speed. One player that could be moved is Jimmy Smith of the Baltimore Ravens. Once again, the Ravens are stacked at cornerback and Smith hasn't been the most reliable player in the league. However, when he is healthy and on the field, there are few cornerbacks better in the league. Considering the assets the Raiders still have at their disposal, gambling on a talent like Smith wouldn't be the worst move in the world. Look for Oakland to continue to try to upgrade the secondary before the season. WR Allen Hurns, Dallas Cowboys Shane Roper-USA TODAY Sports Oakland has done an excellent job of adding talent to the wide receiver position, and it appears the top three are set with Antonio Brown, Tyrell Williams, and Hunter Renfrow. But could the Raiders look to find another veteran receiver to add to the unit? Potentially. They are lacking a receiver that is willing to all of the dirty work on offense, including blocking, making contested catches in the middle of the field, etc. A player who excels in that role and could be available is Allen Hurns of the Dallas Cowboys. Hurns likely wouldn't take more than a conditional late-round pick to be acquired, but he could make a significant impact as a No. 3 or No. 4 receiver. He is the perfect player to pair with Brown and Williams given his toughness and high character. If Oakland wants to add another proven veteran to their roster, Hurns wouldn't be a bad player to target. MORE: LaVar Ball tried to talk Lonzo into staying with Big Baller Brand NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players An ode to the Golden State Warriors, the team that ruined the game 3 players the Raiders could trade for before the 2019 season Roundup: MTV Movie & TV Awards Red Carpet Fashion, Massive Power Outage in South America, NBA Free Agency Landscape


Wondering where to find the best bakeries near you? Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable bakeries in Saint Paul, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture when cravings strike. 1. Groundswell Topping the list is Groundswell . Located at 1340 Thomas Ave. in Midway, the bakery and New American spot, which offers coffee, tea and more, is the highest-rated budget-friendly bakery in Saint Paul, boasting 4.5 stars out of 223 reviews on Yelp. Stop by for a variety of baked goods, including cornmeal waffles, chai cinnamon rolls, peach blueberry crumble muffins and more. There are even gluten-free and dairy-free treats up for grabs. 2. Trung Nam French Bakery Next up is Thomas Dale's Trung Nam French Bakery , situated at 739 University Ave. West. With 4.5 stars out of 205 reviews on Yelp, the bakery, French and Vietnamese spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a low-priced option. Trung Nam French Bakery offers baked goods made fresh every day, serving up croissants, cookies, baguettes and Vietnamese sandwiches. 3. Swede Hollow Café Dayton's Bluff's Swede Hollow Café , located at 725 Seventh St. East, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the inexpensive bakery, which offers coffee and tea, sandwiches and more, 4.5 stars out of 124 reviews. Swede Hollow Café features a breakfast, lunch and bakery menu, which features scones, cookies, shortbreads and more. Specialty items include the coffee cake and the bacon caramel roll. 4. Bread and Chocolate Bread and Chocolate , a bakery that offers coffee and tea and more in Summit Hill, is another cheap go-to, with four stars out of 117 Yelp reviews. Head over to 867 Grand Ave. to see for yourself. In addition to muffins, scones, cookies and croissants, this spot also offers gluten-free treats and a list of black, green and herbal teas. 5. Bravo! Café and Bakery Over in Summit Hill, check out Bravo! Café and Bakery , which has earned four stars out of 92 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the bakery by heading over to 1106 Grand Ave. The bakery makes customizable cakes, pastries and cream puffs. A variety of lattes, milk teas, smoothies and hot teas are also on offer. 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 Arizona Coyotes have brought in another experienced coach, signing Phil Housley to a multi-year contract to serve under head coach Rick Tocchet . Housley was most recently the head coach of the Buffalo Sabres but lost that job after another disappointing year. GM John Chayka released a statement about the hire: "Phil is a great addition to our coaching staff. His experience as a player, combined with his success overseeing defensive units, make him a perfect fit for this job. We're all excited to work with him and leverage his knowledge of the game to make us better." Despite his unsuccessful run with the Sabres, Housley is still regarded as an excellent defensive coach from his time with the Nashville Predators. That is the same role he will serve in Arizona, and there is certainly plenty of talent to work with. The Coyotes have a solid veteran group on the blue line including Oliver Ekman-Larsson , Alex Goligoski , Niklas Hjalmarsson and Jason Demers , with a young talent emerging in Jakob Chychrun . Arizona already allowed the sixth-fewest goals in the NHL last season, though a huge part of that was due to the exceptional goaltending they received. If Housley can improve the blue line even more   and perhaps even pass on a few tricks that got him to 1,232 career points from the back end   there is no reason to believe the Coyotes won't compete for a spot in the playoffs in 2020.


When you think of New York Giants tight end Rhett Ellison, you mostly think of a backup tight end who is an excellent blocker. Nothing more, nothing less. But you might be surprised to find out that Ellison actually has a great set of hands and can reel in passes with the best of them. So, what's his secret? Ellison compared himself to a "dog in the park" when he gets a pass thrown his way. Here's Ellison's take on his pass-catching skills, per Ryan Dunleavy of NJ Advance Media . "Catching the ball, I think some guys put a little too much emphasis on it," Ellison said. "I put more of the focus on the blocking so the catch is more of a reward. Like, 'Oh, I get a ball coming my way? This is great.' React like a dog in the park." After not getting much play as a receiver during his five seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, Ellison has been much more involved in the passing game with the Giants. Ellison's career-high in receptions while with the Vikings was 19 back in 2014. In his two years with the Giants, Ellison is averaging nearly 25 catches per season (49 total) and has turned them into 507 yards and three touchdowns in all. He had three total touchdowns during his tenure in Minnesota. Some of that has to do with fellow tight end Evan Engram dealing with injury, but Ellison certainly has the respect of his coaches to get chances in the passing game. Head coach Pat Shurmur even compared him to Giants great Mark Bavarro for his dual-threat ability as a blocker and pass-catcher. Ellison may not be the flashiest guy in the room; however, the 30-year-old could see an increased role once again in 2019 should the Giants employ Engram off the line of scrimmage more. One thing's for sure: Ellison will be willing and able to catch anything thrown his way. MORE: LaVar Ball offers explanation for his inappropriate remark to ESPN's Molly Qerim NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players D'Angelo Russell open to Lakers return with Magic Johnson gone Dez Bryant tweets in support of LaVar Ball after ESPN ban Roundup: Beth Chapman in Medically Induced Coma, Roseanne and Andrew Dice Clay Touring Together, Poker Hall of Fame Nominees


ASPEN, Colo.   In June the U.S. military began moving equipment and hundreds of troops back to a military base in Saudi Arabia that the U.S. deserted more than 15 years ago, according to two U.S. officials familiar with the deployment. Over the coming weeks the deployment to Prince Sultan Air Base, intended to counter the threat from Iran, will grow to include fighter jets and Patriot long-range missile defense systems, the officials said. The Patriots have already arrived at the base and should be operational in mid-July, while the aircraft are expected to arrive in August. Several hundred U.S. service members are already on site preparing the facility south of Riyadh, which is controlled by the Royal Saudi Air Force, a number that will grown to more than 500 after the arrival of an air squadron. The officials said the deployment focuses on defensive capabilities, with Patriot batteries for missile defense and the fighter jets intended to defend U.S. forces on the ground. But they acknowledged the aircraft could be used offensively as well. The U.S. announced this increase of forces in the region in June, but did not say where the troops and equipment would be based. The Pentagon declined to comment on the deployment to Prince Sultan air base. "U.S. Central Command continually works to manage our force posture in the region and will continue to do this in cooperation with our partners and allies in the region," said Pentagon spokesperson Lt. Col. Earl Brown on Thursday. The U.S. military deployed troops and equipment to Saudi Arabia during the 1991 Gulf War, and U.S. aircraft based in the Kingdom were later used to enforce the no-fly zone over Iraq. After the 1996 Khobar Towers bombing killed 19 U.S. airmen and injured 400 others, the U.S. military moved most aircraft and service members in Saudi Arabia to Prince Sultan Air Base, where they remained until the U.S. began Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003. In April 2003, then-Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld and the Saudi defense minister decided to withdraw all U.S. troops from the base and turn it back over to the Saudi government . While Prince Sultan Air Base is an active facility, portions of the base will need an upgrade to accommodate the U.S. military, including reinforcing and expanding roads and runways, one U.S. official said. Base housing will also need updating, the official said, and the U.S. will build a medical facility. Many of the U.S. service members deployed there over the past few weeks are engineers preparing the base for the new mission. This new deployment provides the U.S. military with another location in the region to counter a possible threat from Iran. The U.S. official said the base provides the U.S. with "strategic standoff" and "defensive depth" with Iran, meaning the ability to counter Iran from a distance while not being in range of Iranian missiles. The officials described this deployment as expeditionary rather than permanent basing, with the new presence remaining there as long as tensions remain high with Iran. The officials said Saudi Arabia has already agreed to pay some of the costs associated with having U.S. personnel and assets there.


A woman was recently arrested at Disney World for carrying a prohibited substance: CBD oil, reportedly used to help with her arthritis pain. Despite its legalization across 33 states, traveling with weed is tricky, even from one state to another where both have legalized its recreational and medicinal use. But the lines get a little blurrier with CBD oil , which is derived from a chemical component in cannabis and widely touted as a trendy cure-all for hundreds of health problems. Luckily, this week, TSA changed its policy on CBD oil in a major way , now explicitly allowing travelers to pack hemp-derived CBD oil (and any FDA-approved medical marijuana) in a carry-on and checked bag for the very first time. What You Should Know About CBD Oil Flying with CBD oil that contains THC remains illegal As the Points Guy writes, in an airport, TSA agents must involve local law enforcement if a traveler possesses cannabis, regardless of how much they have or if they have a medicinal card. That shouldn't cause you to panic, though. "Let us be blunt: TSA officers DO NOT search for marijuana or other illegal drugs," TSA wrote in an Instagram on their official account. "Our screening procedures are focused on security and detecting potential threats. But in the event a substance appears to be marijuana or a cannabis infused product, we're required by federal law to notify law enforcement." And getting caught doesn't necessarily mean you'll be arrested for possession it depends on your departure and destination states. In a place like Oregon where cannabis use is legal, you might be fine, but in states where it's still a crime, you might run into trouble. "Last year, Wyoming law enforcement took the position that CBD was a controlled substance and charged felony possession. This year, the law changed," Alex Freeburg of Freeburg Law said in an email. "I represented an aid worker that was held for two days and charged with a felony over CBD products that were sold in stores here." Some local law enforcement may also impose certain limits on cannabis possession; at Los Angeles International Airport , you can travel with up to 28.5 grams of cannabis and eight grams of concentrated cannabis (though this doesn't guarantee you the same protection at your destination). Other airports might let you leave cannabis in amnesty boxes or return it to your car without repercussions. Also good news for some CBD oil users: as of December 2018, hemp was legalized under the Farm Bill . With recent changes by the TSA, you're now allowed to freely travel with CBD oil derived from hemp, which was unclear prior to the update on its website . According to a statement by the TSA provided to Marijuana Movement , this update was prompted by a need to accommodate those individuals that travel with Epidiolex, a drug that is used to treat epilepsy in children and contains CBD oil. Traveling with CBD oil derived from marijuana, however, remains illegal. (The content of tetrahydrocannabinol or THC is the decisive factor, here. Hemp generally contains much less THC than marijuana, which played a role in its legalization last year.) Still, you might also run into trouble when someone like a TSA agent or police officer can't distinguish between hemp-derived and marijuana-derived CBD oil. TPG notes that if a TSA agent catches you with either, at the very least, you can expect a delay in getting to your gate. If there are questions as to whether a particular substance is illegal under federal law, the issue may also be brought to the attention of law enforcement, a TSA spokesperson told Marijuana Movement . Do CBD Products Really Relax You? You might have problems on cruises or on federal lands Both Carnival Cruise Lines and Disney Cruise Lines also prohibit CBD oil on their ships. You also aren't allowed to have any cannabis, CBD included, while visiting any national park , regardless if it's in a state which has legalized cannabis use; these public lands fall under federal jurisdiction . (Hemp-derived CBD oil likely remains the one exception.) And while it might be very easy to stowaway a tincture on any mode of transportation, that doesn't mean it's allowed. As in the case of the woman at Disney World, she may have been successful in bringing her tincture from her home in North Carolina to Florida, but was still subject to Florida laws on recreational cannabis. You should research any states you're traveling through and be aware of the repercussions of carrying cannabis ahead of time. How to stay out of trouble When traveling with hemp-derived CBD , research your product's certificate of analysis and print out the lab report that will confirm its THC content. If you run into trouble, you can provide this to a TSA agent or officer. If you're headed on an interstate road trip and pass through a state where cannabis use is not legalized, you are still subject to that state's criminal laws. If you're traveling overseas, it's generally not recommended to bring CBD oil. Both hemp and marijuana may be more heavily regulated at your destination and this can result in greater penalties. And if you want your CBD oil to ease your flying anxiety, try taking it beforehand. Or find and research a dispensary at your destination that might have your preferred oil in stock. This story was originally published on 5/9/19 and updated on 5/29/19 with the recent policy change by the TSA.


Only four remain and 20 are out. The 2019 Women's World Cup in France has been epic and record-breaking, but now that it's reached the final four, which nation should be the favorite to win it all? [ MORE: Solo fears for USWNT ] England and the USWNT do battle in Lyon in the first semifinal on Tuesday, while one of Sweden or the Netherlands will also be in the final on Sunday in Lyon at they clash on Wednesday. The Lionesses and Netherlands are very much rising nations in the women's game, while Sweden (World Cup runners up in 2003 and third-place in 1991 and 2011) have always had a strong presence and the USWNT have won three of the seven World Cups in history. [ LIVE: Watch every single 2019 Women's World Cup game ] Below we break down the favorites to win it all this summer, ahead of the semifinals kicking off. 4. Sweden: They proved a tough test for the USWNT in group play and Stina Blackstenius has emerged as a real star after her heroics in the quarterfinals against Germany. The weakest of the four remaining teams, but the fact Sweden are at the semifinal stage is a huge success in the first place. They are full of confidence and are tough to break down. That's a dangerous combination. 3. Netherlands: Could easily take down one of England or USWNT in the final if they progress, as expected, past Sweden. Barcelona's Lieke Martens has the ability to rip apart a defense on her own, and the reigning European champs have so many offensive weapons with Vivianne Miedema also in top form. Despite not quite clicking through the gears yet in this tournament, you get the sense the best is still to come from this Dutch team. 2. England : You could put them behind the Netherlands, but the way the No.3 ranked team in the latest FIFA rankings brushed aside Norway in the last eight proved their power. Ellen White has been scoring the goals, while the likes of Duggan, Taylor, Parris, Kirby and Mead all provide a depth of attacking options. The Lionesses are dangerous and love to possess the ball, and the only thing holding them back is cutting out a few of their slack defensive errors. 1. USA : The USWNT are the favorites to win the World Cup, but they've been far from convincing so far in the knockout rounds. Two penalty kicks, a free kick and a tap-in from Megan Rapinoe got them past Spain and France, as six goals across their last three games proving that the likes of Heath and Morgan are struggling for form in the final third. Jill Ellis has received plenty of criticism for her more defensive approach, but Julie Ertz has been superb in holding midfield and defensively the U.S. have improved. Their semifinal against England will be a tougher test than the final. The USWNT are favored, but it's about 60-40 in their favor right now. Follow @JPW_NBCSports


FARMINGDALE, N.Y.   Despite having no realistic chance to win this week, John Daly and his cart have been one of the biggest stories of the 101st PGA Championship. I'm not sure what it says about the sport that an over-the-hill, cigarette-smoking, Diet Coke-slugging, out-of-shape 53-year-old driving around in a roofless cart is such a big draw at Bethpage Black, but it cannot be denied that the people still absolutely love JD. RELATED: John Daly autographs woman's bare behind in an Augusta parking lot in most John Daly move ever Why? For all the reasons I just mentioned. Countless New York fans screamed out "THE PEOPLE'S GOLFER!" in Daly's direction on a beautiful, sun-soaked Thursday on Long Island. What they were seeing resembled their own weekend rounds, the only difference being these folks are crushing beers and not an endless amount of DCs when they tee it up. Daly ripping a 3-wood, throwing in a heater and hopping in his buggy is the most relatable thing these fans will witness from a professional golfer this week, so you'll have to forgive them for loving every minute of it. Daly's relatable-ness brought "Lawn-Guy-Landers" out in droves during the opening round, as crowds that resembled Tiger galleries packed around to catch a glimpse of JD in his cart. It made for a scene that only Daly could provide, and I was on hand for some of the better moments. Here are the best things I saw and heard during the five-hole stretch that I followed Daly's group on Thursday afternoon. The pants In a stroke of absolute genius, Daly rocked these Loudmouth New York Yankees slacks on Thursday . That's how you play to the crowd, and also how you attempt to divert attention and limit the chirps over the whole cart thing. Looking for a pair yourself? They are going for a cool $110 on loudmouthgolf.com . What a steal! The cart The roofless cart is always an odd sight, but it suited Daly quite well. The blonde hair was flowing beautifully with the breeze, and no roof allowed the fans to get all their high fives in and mingle with JD throughout the round. The big question when he was first given permission to ride was where the hell would he drive it ? Bethpage is a walking-only course, and the cart paths are few and far between. At the par-3 17th, fans asked each other how Daly was going to get to the green. JD answered be driving directly up Hogan's Alley (aka the strip of grass you're supposed to aim at off the tee). "RIGHT UP THE GUT BABY, WOOOO!" one fan screamed. Other than that, Daly knew his way around the place. It was obvious he mapped out the routes during his practice round or likely had them mapped out for him and he kept it in the rough the whole time. As for what was in it … Diet Cokes. Lots of 'em: https://twitter.com/CPowers14/status/1129104027566989312 His actual play Daly finished up at five-over, which is pretty respectable at the Black for an old dude playing on one knee. Of course, it's not good, and it's hard for the fans to root for a guy making bogeys, but they still did their part, as did Daly with some vintage shots. At the 17th, after driving "up the gut" then through the gallery, which parted as if the Pope was riding by in the Popemobile, Daly hit what looked to be a terrible bunker shot after missing the green. Turned out to be anything but as the ball spun back off the slope to five feet and yielded a roar only two other guys playing this week can produce. He missed the par putt, but that mattered very little to the mass of Michelob Ultra drinkers on hand. Speaking of, as Daly made his way to the 18th tee, one 20-something dude took an all-time (possibly alcohol-related) spill on the hill above the 17th green. Just a few feet away, another young frat star was sporting one of the greatest "I think I'm about to puke" faces my eyes have ever seen. He didn't, as far as I know. Respect. Then, at the par-4 first, Daly missed his drive badly right and hit a Seve-esque punch cut that rolled up on the green some 15 feet from the pin. But again he missed the putt. He did follow by striping a 3-wood at the second and lighting up a well-earned cigarette soon after. Still got it. The chirps While there were some haters, I'd say 99-percent of the fans' chirps were good-natured. Daly did his best to smile, wave and nod off each one, but these folks are relentless. Below is a sampling of everything I was able to jot down. • "You think his playing partners are f---ing furious?" • "John, I lost my pack of cigarettes, can I bum one?" • "HEY JOHN, YOU GOT AN ASH TRAY IN THAT THING?!" • "Put that thing in neutral!" • "CIGARETTE AND A BIRDIE BABY, DATS WHAT I'M TAWKIN ABOUT!" • "Hey, No DUIs in that thing!" • "Daly, you're the f---ing man. You're my f---ing idol dude." The quote of the year As I said, for the most part John shook off chirp after chirp and kept it moving. But on the third tee, he actually responded to a fan's question with a quote that should be placed on his tombstone. The exchange is below: FAN: "Hey John, blonde or brunettes?" DALY: "Both." Amen. RELATED: John Daly fires shot across Vijay's bow with his own grueling workout video