WOBURN, England - Georgia Hall and Charley Hull have come a long way since their days of seeing who could swish their mouthwash the longest. Together with Bronte Law, the crop of English stars peppering the leaderboard at Woburn Golf Club make the AIG Women's British Open must-see viewing around these parts. Or it should anyway. "I remember Charley beating me in the English Under 13s," said Law. "There's a picture of us online. I don't think you should look it up." Three years ago when this championship came to Woburn, Law qualified with borrowed clubs after hers were lost at the Charles de Gaulle Airport. Women's British Open: Leaderboard More: 'Control freak' Danielle Kang contending in England "They actually never turned up," said Law, who made the cut as an amateur here in 2016. She's gone bogey-free in the first 36 holes of this event to get to 7-under 135, one shot ahead of Hall and one shot back of clubhouse leader Lizette Salas. Hull, a member at Woburn since age 11, teed off in the afternoon and currently stands at 7 under. "The more Brits at the top the better," said Law. "It just shows the strength of golf in the U.K. Where we're all ranked in the world rankings, we deserve to get more publicity, and hopefully doing it on home soil, if you're going to get the publicity, now is the time. The excuse wouldn't be, 'Oh well, it's in the States.' We're doing it here in front of home crowds, so hopefully we can all continue to keep playing well and keep putting on a show for the fans out here." Hall's victory in 2018 at Royal Lytham certainly inspired her peers. Law and Hall grew up together through England golf's national system from the age of 12 on. While Hull and Hall turned professional as teenagers, Law went through the American college system, excelling at UCLA. "I think that we played a lot of match play in team events," said Hall, "so we knew we had to be quite feisty players, and I think that all three of us, on the golf course, some of us show it more, but we always dig deep for our par saves, our birdies, so I think just having all three of us doing well, I want to keep doing well, keep being with them and I'm sure they're the same." All three players have won on the LPGA, with Law's first victory coming earlier this year at Kingsmill. She's basically a shoo-in to get a captain's pick for this year's Solheim Cup team. If there was any shred of doubt, Law must have cleared it up in the first two rounds at Woburn playing alongside European captain Catriona Matthew. "Yeah, it's like when you're younger at school," said Law, "and you're in front of the teacher so they can keep an eye on you." Law became only the second player to go 5-0 at the Curtis Cup when she helped lead Great Britain and Ireland to victory in 2016. There could be as many as five English players on the 2019 Solheim Cup team. Charley Hull tees off on the 4th hole during the second round of the AIG Women's British Open at Woburn Golf Club on August 02, 2019 in Woburn, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) Law is the eldest of the three at 24 while both While Hall and Hull are 23. They're world ranking separation is nearly as close as their ages: No. 22 Law, No. 27 Hull and No. 30 Hall. "You know, we just continue to push each other and just raise the profile of British golf," said Law, "and I think it's something that's really cool and really special. If you look at the size of the U.K. versus America, it's really cool to see what's going on." MORE: Five potential Jeremy Lin landing spots in free agency Jordan Crawford says Nike still owes him $500 for his legendary dunk on LeBron Biggest winners from the first week of Packers training camp Steven Jackson gets random drug test from NFL after signing 1-day contract Roundup: Julianne Hough Bares All; Ninja Ditches Twitch; Bud Foster's Last Year


Taiwan's government has called on China to "sincerely repent" for a bloody crackdown on pro-democracy protesters in and around Beijing's Tiananmen Square three decades ago ahead of a sensitive anniversary of the event, as Beijing said the country's development showed it had followed the "correct" path. In a statement on Monday, Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council accused China of telling "lies" about the incident on June 4, 1989, which saw Chinese troops open fire on demonstrators in the capital following weeks of student-led rallies calling for political reform in the communist party-ruled country. Beijing has never released a full death toll concerning the incident and heavily censors reporting on the event. Estimates from human rights groups and witnesses put the death toll between several hundred to several thousand people. "We earnestly admonish the Chinese authorities to face up to the historical mistake, and sincerely apologise as soon as possible," the council's statement said. The council also called on China to "proactively push for democratic reforms", adding it would support the move in "all manner of ways". Asked about Taiwan's statement on Monday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said the great achievements since the People's Republic of China was founded 70 years ago "fully prove that the development path we have chosen is completely correct". On Sunday, in a rare acknowledgement of the 1989 events, Chinese Defence Minister Wei Fenghe defended authorities' handling of the Tiananmen Square protests as the "correct policy". 190602083719934 "Throughout the 30 years, China under the Communist Party has undergone many changes - do you think the government was wrong with the handling of June fourth? There was a conclusion to that incident. The government was decisive in stopping the turbulence," Wei said at a defence summit in Singapore. He added that China's development since 1989 showed that the government's actions were justified. The Tiananmen protests were "political turmoil that the central government needed to quell," Wei said, adding: "Due to this, China has enjoyed stability, and if you visit China you can understand that part of history." Under President Xi Jinping, Beijing has further tightened its grip on civil society by intensifying online censorship, rolling out new hi-tech policing methods, stepping up persecution of minority religious communities and detaining human rights activists and dissidents. China-Taiwan tensions Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council described the remarks defending the handling of the demonstrations as "incredible". "It proves that them keeping saying 'Chinese people don't attack Chinese people' is a gargantuan lie," the council's statement said. 190527042649290 The back-and-forth took place amid a ramping up of pressure by China on Taiwan, which holds presidential elections in January, with Beijing whittling away at the island's few remaining diplomatic allies and regularly sending air force jets close to the territory. Chinese authorities suspect President Tsai Ing-wen and her ruling Democratic Progressive Party of pushing formal independence for Taiwan, a red line for Beijing. Tsai has repeatedly said she wants to maintain the status quo but has also vowed to defend the island's democracy. Beijing claims self-ruled and democratic Taiwan as its sacred territory, to be taken back by force if necessary. On Sunday, Chinese Defence Minister Wei said the military would fight "if anyone dares to split Taiwan from China". Taiwan's defence ministry denounced his remarks as "bellicose", adding they posed a clear threat to peace and security in the region.


The Washington Redskins' left tackle spot now resembles something of a tangled web. A new rumor has suggested the Washington Redskins have talked about trading Trent Williams (which could admittedly be them saying no when someone calls) and added Donald Penn via free agency in the interim. And Penn talked with Williams about it. Penn said as much, according to ESPN's John Keim : "Trent's one of my good friends. I reached out to Trent before I signed and we had a good conversation. We talked and we're on the same page. It was a personal conversation between me and Trent. I'll just leave it at that." Considering Penn is 36 years old, it's hard to imagine his arrival changes what the Redskins front office wants to do one way or another. But Penn has been vocal in wanting to be a starter, hence his long stay on the market. There is an outside chance he got word Williams isn't coming back, giving him the all-clear. In a perfect world, the Redskins don't have this drama with an elite tackle, nor is he conferring with a player the team just had to sign right before August. Now that things are in motion, it's hard to see exactly how they shake out. MORE: Fox Sports Announces 2019 NFL Broadcast Teams Baker Mayfield's sassy response to Jets' trash talk won over the Browns offensive line Observations from Lions training camp, Day 6: Tracy Walker making noise Packers coach Matt LaFleur sidelines Josh Jones after practice fight 6 Saints players who are making the most of training camp


Plenty of big names had big games to push themselves to the top of the single-season rushing list for each NFL teams. You will recognize a lot of the seasons immediately. There are, however, some performances that will surprise you as the best of the best. Arizona Cardinals: Ottis Anderson A Super Bowl MVP has the best season for a Cardinal running back by yardage. Oh, it wasn't for the Cardinals. In 1979, Ottis Anderson rushed for 1,605 yards. The Giants' Super Bowl MVP in XXV, has the top four seasons by yardage for Cardinals RB. Atlanta Falcons: Jamal Anderson Jonathan Daniel /Allsport Jamal Anderson rushed for 1,846 yards in 1998. The Dirty Bird averaged 4.5 yards per carry and scored 14 TDs. Baltimore Ravens: Jamal Lewis Getty Images Jamal Lewis is one of the RBs in the 2,000 club. He rushed for 2,066 yards in 2003. Lewis averaged an astounding 5.3 yards per carry. Buffalo Bills (Getty Images) The top rushing season by a Bill is O.J. Simpson with 2,003 in 1973. And we will leave it at that. Carolina Panthers: DeAngelo Williams Streeter Lecka/Getty Images DeAngelo Williams rushed for 1,515 yards in 2008. Williams scored 18 TDs and gained an averaged of 5.5 yards per carry. As a team, the Panthers have only had six seasons where an RB has cracked the four-figure plateau. Chicago Bears Getty Images Absolutely no surprise that Walter Payton is the Bears' leading rusher. "Sweetness" rushed for 1,852 yards in 1977. He has the top eight seasons for Chicago. Payton had a long run of 73 yards in '77 and scored 14 TDs. Cincinnati Bengals: Rudi Johnson Andy Lyons/Getty Images Rudi Johnson rushed for 1,458 yards in 2005, He also led the Bengals' ground game in 2004. Johnson and Corey Dillon split the top six spots on the Cincinnati rushing list. Cleveland Browns: Jim Brown Getty Images The top six seasonal performances by a Cleveland Brown belong tot he legendary Jim Brown. His best season by yardage was 1963 when he rushed for 1,863 yards. Dallas Cowboys: DeMarco Murray Tom Pennington/Getty Images DeMarco Murray is the top rusher by yardage for a Cowboy. He rushed for 1,845 yardage in 2014. Pretty amazing when you consider the team has had the likes of Tony Dorsett, Emmitt Smith, Ezekiel Elliott and Herschel Walker at one time or another. Denver Broncos Getty Images Terrell Davis has the top two slots for the Denver Broncos. His best was 2,008 in 1998, which followed a 1,750-yard season in 1997. Detroit Lions: Barry Sanders Jonathan Daniel /Allsport The legendary Barry Sanders rushed for 2,053 yards in 1997. He has nine of the top 10 seasons by a Detroit RB. The only person keeping Sanders from all 10 is Billy Sims, who gained 1,352 yards on the ground in 1981. Green Bay Packers: Ahman Green Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images Ahman Green has the perfect last name to be a Packer. The RB holds the record for the best season with 1,883 in 2003. Next up? You have to go all the way to Jim Taylor in 1962 with 1,474 yards. Houston Texans: Arian Foster Getty Images Arian Foster has four of the five best seasons by a Houston Texans RB. He has the top two and then Steve Slaton steps onto the list before Foster comes back with another pair. The Tennessee star leads the way with 1,616 in 2010. Indianapolis Colts: Edgerrin James Tom Hauck /Allsport Edgerrin James has four of the top five seasons by a Colts RB. His 1,709 yards in 2000 tops Eric Dickerson's 1998 output. Jacksonville Jaguars: Maurice Jones-Drew Sam Greenwood/Getty Images Maurcie Jones-Drew rushed for 1,606 yards in 2011. MJD has three of the top five rushing seasons by a Jaguar. The other two belong to Fred Taylor. Kansas City Chiefs: Larry Johnson Jamie Squire/Getty Images The Chiefs have had their share of great RBs. The top two seasons belong to Larry Johnson, who rushed for 1,789 yards in 2006. In all, Chiefs rushers have had 18 1,000-yard seasons. Los Angeles Chargers: LaDainian Tomlinson Getty Images Another Hall of Famer, LaDainian Tomlinson has the top five, six of seven and seven of nine of the best rushing seasons by a Charger. His 1,815 in 2006 is tops. Tomlinson averaged 5.2 ypc and scored 28 TDs that season. Los Angeles Rams: Eric Dickerson Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports The great Eric Dickerson rushed for 2,105 yards in 1984 and holds the top three slots for a Rams RB. Miami Dolphins: Ricky Williams Marc Serota/Getty Images Ricky Williams always kept things interesting. He rushed for 1,853 yards in 2002, a Miami mark. The Dolphins have had 14 1,000-yard seasons, and Williams has the top two. Minnesota Vikings: Adrian Peterson Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports Adrian Peterson is still running. When he was in Minnesota, he topped the charts six out of seven times, inlcuding the top two with 2,097 yards in 2012 the bar. New England Patriots: Corey Dillon Joe Murphy/NFLPhotoLibrary Corey Dillon had a much better career than most people remember. He starred for the Bengals and rushed for 1,635 yards in New England in 2004. The Patriots' top eight rushing seasons are all by different backs. New Orleans Saints: George Rogers Rick Stewart /Allsport The Saints drafted George Rogers before the Giants took Lawrence Taylor. Rogers' career was checkered, but he did set a team mark with 1,674 yards in 1981. New York Giants: Tiki Barber Al Bello/Getty Images Tiki Barber has the top three seasons by a New York Giant and four of the best five. He rushed for a team record 1,860 yards in 2005. New York Jets: Curtis Martin Getty Images Curtis Martin is a Hall of Famer. His 1,697 yards in 2004 set the mark for Gang Green. Oakland Raiders: Marcus Allen Marcus Allen is one of the best RBs in NFL history The former USC great rushed for 1,759 yards in 1985 to set a franchise mark for the Raiders. Philadelphia Eagles: LeSean McCoy Patrick McDermott/Getty Images LeSean McCoy flew for 1,607 yards in 2013 to set the mark for the Philadelphia Eagles. Pittsburgh Steelers: Barry Foster Getty Images This would have been a tough one to guess. Barry Foster holds the Steelers' single-season mark with 1,690 yards in 1992. Jerome Bettis came close with 1,665 yards in 1997. San Francisco 49ers: Frank Gore Ezra Shaw/Getty Images Frank Gore keeps on going and going and … In 2006, the former Miami great had 1,695 yards rushing. That bettered the mark of 1,570 Garrison Hearst posted in 1998. Seattle Seahawks: Shaun Alexander Kevin Casey/NFLPhotoLibrary Shaun Alexander was a force with the Seahawks. He leads the way with an 1,880-yard season in 2005, and has the top two slots for the team. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: James Wilder You have to go back 35 years to find the best season by a Tampa Bay RB. James Wilder ran up 1,544 yards in 1984. How long has it been? His son, James Jr. is a veteran in the CFL and recently had a tryout with the WWE. Tennessee Titans: Chris Johnson Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images Another person in the 2,000-club is Chris Johnson, who went for 2,006 yards in 2009. Too bad he didn't pick up another three yards as 2,009 in 2,009 would have had a nice synergy. Washington Redskins: Alfred Morris Rob Carr/Getty Images The Washington Redskins' top RB by season is a mild surprise. Alfred Morris had a career year in 2012, rushing for 1,613 yards. That better the mark set by Clinton Portis in 2005 by 97 yards. MORE: Lions pre-camp roster projection leaves many spots unclaimed Broncos training camp: Live updates from Day 3 of practice Angler defies odds, lands truly enormous halibut Is Tacko Fall an NBA player? Here is the case for why... and why not VIDEO: Yankees' Luke Voit Takes Pitch to the Face and It Didn't Leave a Mark


Here's the most recent top news you may have missed in Philadelphia. Former prosecutor linked to backpack with heroin, gun left in Wildwood motel room Jacqueline Gruhler, 39, is a self-employed attorney who worked in the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office as recently as last month. Read the full story on Billy Penn . JJ Redick thanks Sixers fans in full-page ad After agreeing to terms with the New Orleans Pelicans, former 76ers guard JJ Redick took out a full-page color ad in Sunday's Philadelphia Inquirer to say goodbye. Read the full story on FOX 29 . Crime fighters: Who Killed Niam Johnson-Tate? The city is offering up to $20,000 in reward money for the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for shooting 23-year-old Johnson-Tate on July 4, 2017. Read the full story on 6abc Action News . City misspells Patti LaBelle's name on honorary street Philadelphia honored singer Patti LaBelle with her very own street earlier this week, but the Streets Department didn't capitalize the "b'' in the legendary soul singer's last name on the signs on Broad Street. Read the full story on Yahoo News . Social media helps local Girls Scouts stranded at airport The Girl Scouts, who were stranded for 24 hours due to flight delays, relied on social media for help to get to their service project in Hawaii. Read the full story on FOX 29 . 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.


... but probably won't actually happen Are you completely burned out on Phil Kessel trade speculation yet? No? Well good, because here is some more! The report from Bob McKenzie this week that a Phil Kessel -to-Minnesota trade could still actually happen continues to rattle my brain because I just can't really see how the originally reported deal makes any sense for anyone involved. Not the Penguins . Not the Wild . Not Phil Kessel . The Wild aren't a Phil Kessel away from contending, while he would only add another player on the wrong side of 30 to a team that is already full of players on the wrong side of 30. Jason Zucker is a fine player and would be a good centerpiece on a Kessel trade, and while the idea of dumping Jack Johnson 's contract is intriguing, taking back Victor Rask 's contract (and Victor Rask) is not! It doesn't solve the Penguins' salary cap issues or put them into a significantly better situation. As for Kessel ... well ... why would a two-time Stanley Cup champion, a star player, and a player with control over where he ends up want to willingly go to a team on the downswing? It just doesn't make any sense for anyone. But what are some Phil Kessel trade ideas that MIGHT make sense for everyone? Let's play a fun game and think up five of them, even if we acknowledge they have almost zero chance of happening. Basically, these are teams that could use Kessel, teams he might want to go to (in theory?), and what the Penguins might want to (or should) ask for in return. Again, these are hypothetical. It's a giant "what if" game. Nothing more, so don't get mad if (or when) these do not actually happen. To the Nashville Predators Quite honestly I can not think of a better fit to acquire Kessel than the Predators. They are a Stanley Cup contender (which should appeal to Kessel), they need another scorer, they need somebody that can drive their power play, and even though they have almost their entire core (a very good core, I might add) locked up in place they still have a boat load of salary cap space and can easily afford him. My proposal: The ultimate Hockey's Future message board trade   Phil Kessel for P.K. Subban . Two contenders with star players that they are seemingly looking to trade and use it to fill massive areas of need elsewhere on their roster. The Penguins get another impact defender to go along with Kris Letang. The Predators get an impact forward that they badly need. Subban 's contract is larger than Kessel's so the Penguins would need to shed salary elsewhere, but that can easily be done in a separate move. Would it ever happen? The chances of it are probably under 1 percent, but it would be a hell of a lot of fun. To the Colorado Avalanche In all of the Kessel rumor-mongering I have not really heard of the Avalanche mentioned as a contender for his services (aside from a mention of a hypothetical fit here ), but they are another team that makes a TON of sense. They are a team that is absolutely on the rise and poised to be a contender in the Western Conference for the foreseeable future. They have young stars all over the ice, but could use a little bit more secondary scoring depth around them. They have a good pipeline of young talent, they have a ton of salary cap space (even if they need to re-sign Mikko Rantanen this summer, they still have the salary cap space to go after another big player), and they have a bounty of extra draft picks. My proposal: Kessel to Colorado for a package centered around the Avalanche's first-round pick (No. 16 overall) and, I don't know, someone like J.T. Compher . It doesn't do much to make the Penguins better in the short-term, but it gives them an extra draft asset, helps them re-stock a barren cupboard, and at least accomplishes the goal of trimming some salary cap space. Would it ever happen? Maybe a 10 percent chance. I could see the Avalanche being a potential option IF they spend close to the cap, and I imagine that 16th overall pick would be very much in play seeing as how the Avalanche have the No. 4 overall pick and Ottawa's third-round pick for themselves. To the Vegas Golden Knights They keep swinging for the fences in trades and seem to have no issue finding a way to squeeze in big contracts. Their front office has quickly allowed all of the Golden Knights' salary cap space to evaporate, but they still seem to be in the mix for another splash. My proposal: Kessel to Vegas for one of Shea Theodore , Nate Schmidt , or Colin Miller . All three are underrated defenders, and all three would be a significant upgrade to the Penguins' blue line. Just like my proposed deal with Nashville up above you don't need to add anything else to it, just a one-for-one swap. Would it ever happen: Maybe a 25 percent chance. You have to think Kessel would almost certainly waive his no-trade clause to go to Vegas (show me an NHL player that would not do that?) and even though the Golden Knights have gone hog wild on big-name forwards the past few years their offense would look borderline unstoppable with a Kessel added to the mix. The problem would be getting them to part with one of the three defenders. To the Arizona Coyotes This seems to be the most talked about solution because of the Kessel-Rick Tocchet connection. I have some concerns as to how that relationship works when Tocchet is the head coach instead of the assistant coach, but that's not for me to worry about. The Coyotes were almost a playoff team a year ago despite a laughable injury list that seemed to add two new players (only a slight exaggeration) every single day. A healthier roster may have been good enough to get in. They are close, they are improving, and they need another big-time scorer to help get them there. Kessel could, in theory, be that scorer. My proposal: My problem with the Coyotes as a landing spot is I would have no idea where to start asking. Is Arizona in a position where it gives up a first-round pick for a 32-year-old Kessel? They did give up a top-10 pick two years ago for Derek Stepan , so it wouldn't be unheard of. As for players on the roster ... I just don't know that I see an intriguing fit. I saw Alex Galchenyuk 's name mentioned this week but that doesn't really move the needle for me. So honestly, I have no idea what to expect. The most logical trade destination based on potential interest on both sides (the other team and Kessel) probably offers the worst possible return in terms of assets. Or at least one that is not very intriguing. You have to start with at least the first-round pick and go from there. Would it ever happen? Honestly if Kessel does get traded I think this is the destination he ends up going to. I just have no earthly idea what the return will look like.


Couldn't catch the latest high school games? Catch up with this roundup of high school baseball scores from in and around Sacramento over this past week, powered by data from premiere high school sports source MaxPreps . (Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Details like game dates, times, scores 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.) Florin strikes out against West Campus Wednesday saw the West Campus Warriors unseat the Florin Panthers by a score of 7-0. It was a rough game for the Panthers, who got zero hits all game. The West Campus Warriors got five hits. After this success, West Campus remained undefeated with a conference record of 14-0, while Florin's record fell to 6-8. Johnson dominates Valley The Valley Vikings fell to the Johnson Warriors 6-16 on Wednesday. The loss brought Valley's conference record to 4-10, while Johnson's record rose to 6-5. Burbank strikes out against Laguna Creek The Elk Grove Laguna Creek Cardinals prevailed over the Burbank Titans 21-0 at home on Thursday. This continues a 12-game losing streak for the Burbank Titans, whose record fell again on Thursday to 0-12. Laguna Creek's record became 10-2. McClatchy tramples Monterey Trail Thursday also saw the Elk Grove Monterey Trail Mustangs lose to the McClatchy Lions by a score of 0-5. The loss brought Monterey Trail's conference record to 2-10, while McClatchy's record rose to 9-3. Del Campo scores 6 runs, tramples Christian Brothers Also on Thursday, the Fair Oaks Del Campo Cougars out-hustled the Christian Brothers Falcons by a score of 6-0 at home. The Cougars and Christian Brothers Falcons each clocked five hits respectively. The Del Campo Cougars scored one home run, bringing their season total to 15 home runs. The win brought Del Campo's conference record to 11-5, while Christian Brothers' record fell to 7-7. West Campus scores 18 runs, cruises past Florin The West Campus Warriors traveled to Sacramento this week to face off against the Florin Panthers on Friday. The Warriors blew the Panthers out of the park in a resounding 18-2 win . Following this victory, West Campus remained undefeated with a conference record of 15-0, while Florin's record fell to 6-9. Del Campo overwhelmed by Christian Brothers Also on Friday, Christian Brothers Falcons out-hustled the Fair Oaks Del Campo Cougars by a score of 10-3 at home. Christian Brothers Falcons added 10 hits, while the Cougars added five. The Falcons scored two home runs to bring their total to 12 this year. The win brought Christian Brothers' conference record to 8-7, while Del Campo's record fell to 11-6. Kennedy defeats Ponderosa Saturday, Shingle Springs' Ponderosa Bruins hosted the Kennedy Cougars for a varsity face-off. The Kennedy Cougars ultimately out-maneuvered the Ponderosa Bruins in a 3-1 success. The loss brought Ponderosa's record to 12-15, while Kennedy's record rose to 16-9. Laguna Creek scores 7 runs, flattens West Campus To kick off the week, on Monday, Elk Grove's Laguna Creek Cardinals hosted the West Campus Warriors for a varsity face-off. The Laguna Creek Cardinals walked away with a victory , beating the Warriors soundly, 7-0. The win brought Laguna Creek's record to 15-10, while West Campus' record fell to 16-1. Rio Americano overwhelmed by Christian Brothers Monday also saw the Rio Americano Raiders matchup against Christian Brothers Falcons at home. Christian Brothers Falcons walked away with the 11-4 victory . The Rio Americano Raiders clocked six hits, while the Falcons clocked 14. The loss brought Rio Americano's conference record to 11-5, while Christian Brothers' record rose to 9-7. 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.


CUMMING, Ga. - Cumming continues to grow in popularity for retirees with the senior population now making up 18.3 percent of the city. Smart Asset ranking the community 2nd in the nation for best places to retire based off of tax-friendliness, medical care and social life. Director of Forsyth County Senior Services, Ruthie Brew, says their membership continues to grow, "last year, we tripled our participation in our congregate activity program and our adult membership." Area businesses, like McDonald & Son Funeral Home and Crematory, host a variety of community events to cater to the growing senior citizen community including sock hops, movie nights and holiday parties. McDonald & Son Funeral Home recently acquired a bus after realizing that many seniors struggled to find transportation to area events. Al Richardson, the director of the company's pre-need program, alongside owners, Lauren McDonald III and his wife Claire McDonald, came up with the idea to buy a 25 passenger Ford E450 Bus. The vehicle outfitted with safety cameras, a Bluetooth speaker system, and 40-inch flatscreen television is now coasting the streets of Cumming, Cleveland, and Dahlonega catering to seniors. Lauren McDonald III says they just wanted to find a way to give back to the seniors in their community, "We really put a lot into making this a nice vehicle, and we just want the community to know that we care." The Funeral home has already done five trips, and still has 21 trips scheduled through the end of 2019. Lovingly named the "Senior Bus," the vehicle transports passengers all over the state including a recent trip to the Dahlonega wineries, the Murphy casinos, and even short ride up the Forsyth County Parks & Rec center. When you walk into the gymnasium at the County Parks & Rec building, you'll find anywhere from 40 to 150 pickleball players. The coordinator of the pickleball league, Jerry Killenger, says the sport continues to become more popular in the area with seniors, "We have grown to over 150 members with most players 55 years old and older." A longtime pickleball player, 85-year-old Cal Dody, says playing the sport has brought him friends and a sense of community, "I play for exercise and for the social life." Many of the seniors that play in the league say its made them fall in love with Cumming including Mary Layton, "It's the best part about living in here." The pickleball league meets regularly during open gym time at the Forsyth County Parks & Rec building every Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. No equipment or experience is needed. Want more Cumming news? Like us on Facebook . ALSO IN FORSYTH COUNTY: Back to school dates for metro Atlanta and surrounding counties Forsyth Co. organization provides haven for victims of violence


Lifeguards in North Carolina reported 20 rip current-related rescues Monday, National Weather Service Forecaster Dave Loewenthal told CNN. Ten rescues were reported at Wrightsville Beach and another 10 were reported at Carolina Beach, Loewenthal said. Both beaches are near Wilmington on the southeastern North Carolina coast and had temperatures in the mid-80s and low-90s Monday. The beaches were packed with swimmers on a very hot Memorial Day, Loewenthal said, adding that rescues might have been necessary partially due to the crowded conditions. The beaches were only at moderate, or yellow, risk for rip currents Monday. "It's so crowded, if it was a normal day they probably wouldn't have had as many rescues," Loewenthal told CNN. The rescues followed a rip current-related death on Saturday in which John Albright, 68, of Blacksburg, Virginia, died while in the waters off the Outer Banks of North Carolina, according to CNN affiliate WRAL-TV . Rip currents are powerful, narrow channels of fast-moving water, according to the US National Ocean Service . They are common on the East, Gulf and West coasts of the US and some of the shores of the Great Lakes. The service said about 100 people are killed annually by rip currents. The service says the best way to escape from a rip current is to swim parallel to the shore into an area of a weaker current then swim back to shore at an angle.


You scream, I scream, we all scream for ... free coffee. In part of its grand opening celebration, Dunkin' and Baskin-Robbins in Shrewsbury will be giving away free coffee for a year. At 10 a.m., Sat., June 15, the first 100 customers will receive free coffee for a year. If you're the unlucky No. 101 in line, don't fret, all patrons throughout the day can get a free hot or iced coffee. More coffee connections: Sheetz is unveiling its first-ever craft beer, and it has a neat connection to York In addition to all the free cups o'Joe, a ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. A DJ will be on site and three $1,000 donations from GN Shrewsbury LLC will be made to the Grace United Methodist Church food pantry, Southern Regional Police K-9 Fund and the Shrewsbury Volunteer Fire Co., respectively. The new restaurant, located at 549 S. Main St., created 30 new jobs and will be open daily 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. The drive-through will be open 24/7. This article originally appeared on York Daily Record: Shrewsbury Dunkin' Donuts is giving away free coffee for a year


FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - Things are starting to heat up at Blessings Golf Club. The first three rounds at the 2019 NCAA Div. I Men's Golf Championship have come and gone and the field of 30 teams has been cut down to 15 (and the top nine individuals not on one of those teams). Blessings is a difficult course, and some of the nation's best teams learned that the hard way by not making the top 15 cut for Monday's final round of stroke play. On the flip side, a few surprise schools played their way into the top 15 and now have a chance of advancing to match play. Here are the early surprises midway through the men's 2019 NCAA Championship. Arizona State and Georgia Tech There's no way to sugarcoat it. There's no silver lining. The Sun Devils and Yellow Jackets just fell flat in the first three rounds. Arizona State and Georgia Tech entered the men's NCAA Championship as the No. 2 and No. 4 ranked teams ( according to the Golfweek /Sagarin Rankings ) and both failed to place inside the top 15 after 54 holes. Entering the week, both schools appeared to be locks for not only the top 15, but match play. BLOG: Updates from Arkansas | Scores | Photos PHOTOS: Best images from NCAA Championship Arizona State was victorious four times this season, including a streak of three consecutive wins at the Lamkin Grips Classic, National Invitational and its own Thunderbird Collegiate. The winning streak also featured three different Sun Devils claiming medalist honors: Mason Andersen (Lamkin), Alex del Rey (National) and Chun An Yu (Thunderbird). ASU's starting five featured two first-team All-Pac 12 players, two second-team All-Pac 12 players and the conference's Freshman of the Year. The Sun Devils finished fourth at the Pac-12 Championship and T-2 at the Stanford Regional before heading to the NCAA Championship. They were on fire coming to Blessings but cooled off quickly, finishing 16th, one shot out of the top 15. After missing the NCAA Championship the last three years, Georgia Tech seemed on the right path to match play all season. The Ramblin' Wreck won five times this season, with its final win coming at the ACC Championship. Led by Luke Schniederjans and Andy Ogletree, the juniors both earned three top-five finishes this season and are nationally ranked inside the top 20 . Schniederjans finished at 10-over, while Ogletree was 14-over. As a whole, the team had just two under-par rounds in three days of play, finishing 18th at 39-over, three shots out of the top 15. Southern Methodist If you're looking for a team to cheer for, it has to be the Mustangs . SMU played like a top-15 team all fall before an injury and incorrect scorecard led to a loss to the entire field at Stanford's The Goodwin in late March. Just two months later, entering the tournament as the third-lowest ranked team in the field, the Mustangs are running like wild horses at the NCAA Championship, finishing ninth after 54 holes. "The aura about the guys has changed," said SMU head coach Jason Enloe after his team's round on Sunday. "Everybody was kind of glum after the incident at Stanford , but I think we've finally got way past that." The close-knit group believe the players are better than their ranking shows, and they're probably right. Despite being a young team with no postseason experience, the Mustangs are extremely confident, and back up that confidence with sophomore sensations Mac Meissner (+1, T-11) and Noah Goodwin (+8, T-44). Ohio State The Buckeyes finished the regular season seventh out of 14 teams at the Big Ten Championship, but earned a spot at the Myrtle Beach Regional, where they finished second. Ohio State ended the fall and began the spring with wins, then won its own Robert Kepler Intercollegiate before the conference tournament. All that said, OSU entered its first NCAA Championship since 2011 ranked 43rd in the nation. Seniors Will Grimmer (+6, T-32) and Daniel Wetterich (+3, T-19) have been the leaders all season, and that trend has continued in Arkansas. Entering Monday's final round of stroke play in 11th, if the Buckeyes can climb into the top eight, they may be primed to make a run to the semifinals. Why? Experience. Their second win of the season came at the Big Ten Match Play Championship. Chip shot Georgia freshman Trent Phillips outlasted South Carolina's Will Miles and UNLV's Justin Kim on Monday morning to earn the ninth and final spot to make the cut in the individual race. Phillips won on the second playoff hole with a par. Kim bogeyed the first playoff hole and was the first eliminated. MORE: Journalist shares incredible story about Raptors superfan Nav Bhatia Oshane Ximines named Giants' most dangerous new weapon Ahead of Finals, Stephen Curry defends Kevin Durant against critics Damon Harrison tired of repeated contract talks NFL world responds to passing of Packers legend Bart Starr


China's Chang'e-4 mission, the first to land on the far side of the moon, is shedding light on one of the moon's biggest mysteries, according to a new study. For all of the jokes suggesting the moon is made of cheese, researchers have actually been trying to understand the composition of the lunar mantle, which exists between the crust and the core. Impact craters are how researchers can learn more about the moon's evolution and how it formed. When asteroids and other objects collide with the moon, the crust is cracked and pieces of the mantle reach the surface. So the Yutu-2 rover went looking for some of those pieces. The study detailing its findings was published Wednesday in the journal Nature . During the 1970s, some astronomers suggested that a magma ocean covered the moon's surface early in its history. Magma is the molten material that forms rocks. As it cooled, minerals floated to the top, and heavier elements sank. The top formed a basalt crust over a mantle of minerals. They believed that some of those minerals could be olivine and pyroxene, which are found in asteroids and Earth's upper mantle. And learning more about how the moon evolved could shed light on Earth's evolution, as well. Compared with Earth, the moon's surface is relatively untouched, the researchers said. "Understanding the composition of the lunar mantel is critical for testing whether a magma ocean ever existed, as postulated," said Li Chunlai, study author and professor of the National Astronomical Observatories of Chinese Academy of Sciences, said in a statement. "It also helps advance our understanding of the thermal and magmatic evolution of the moon." Chang'e-4 landed in the Von Karman crater on January 3. Then, it deployed Yutu-2. The rover's purpose was to explore the South Pole-Aitken basin, the oldest and largest crater on the far side of the moon, which is 1,553 miles across. Data samples collected by the rover on the basin floor indicated traces of olivine. Samples from deeper impacts within the basin revealed more olivine. Because basalt contains both, researchers theorized that the mantle could contain olivine and pyroxene equally, rather than being dominated by one. The rover will need to explore more of its landing site to understand the mantle's composition, but the first mission to the far side of the moon is already gathering crucial data. Next, Yutu-2 will sample more material from the floor of the crater to determine its origin, and researchers are looking at the possibility of returning samples to Earth.


House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) on Tuesday said his panel is planning to hold a "series of hearings" on the first volume of special counsel Robert Mueller's report examining Russian attempts to interfere in the 2016 election. Schiff said the first hearing will focus on the original counterintelligence investigation into Russian meddling, saying his panel has been unable to get an answer from the FBI or the intelligence community on what became of the original probe. "We have not been able to get a clear answer yet from the intelligence community or the FBI as to whether that investigation is still open, whether that investigation mushroomed into a set of other counterintelligence investigations, whether it was closed at some time," Schiff said while speaking at a Council on Foreign Relations event in Washington, D.C. "It is troubling that we have not been able to get an answer to that question." Schiff's remarks come as congressional lawmakers are pressing for Mueller's own testimony on Capitol Hill after the special counsel delivered his first public remarks on the investigation last week. Mueller has signaled that he does not want to deliver public testimony before Congress. Schiff has for weeks raised questions about the fate of a counterintelligence probe that preceded Mueller's investigation, which is only briefly mentioned in the special counsel's 448-page report on Russian interference. Schiff said Tuesday that "a great deal" more could be learned from the counterintelligence investigation than from Mueller's report, including details on activity that the special counsel did not thoroughly examine as potentially criminal. "Ultimately Bob Mueller interpreted his charter in a very narrowed way," Schiff said. Schiff's panel has launched its own investigation into President Trump's finances and the possibility he or members of his inner circle may be subject to foreign compromise. Schiff has subpoenaed the Justice Department to turn over foreign intelligence and counterintelligence materials generated in the course of Mueller's investigation as well as the special counsel's unredacted report and underlying evidence. The Justice Department agreed to turn over some of the counterintelligence materials last month after Schiff dropped a threat to vote on taking action to enforce the subpoena against Attorney General William Barr. "The Justice Department has started to provide some of the materials that we have asked for on a rolling basis," Schiff said Tuesday. "We hope that will continue." Schiff's public remarks came roughly a week after Mueller spoke for the first time on the conclusions of his investigation, reiterating that the report found insufficient evidence to charge members or associates of the Trump campaign in a broader conspiracy with Russia to interfere in the election. Mueller also did not reach a conclusion on whether Trump obstructed the investigation. Schiff has reiterated the need for Mueller to testify before Congress; House lawmakers could ultimately subpoena him if he does not agree to testify. On Tuesday, Schiff said he has questions for the now ex-special counsel on why he did not apparently dig into Trump's finances in the course of his investigation. "It certainly appeared to me over the last few years that Mueller did not follow the money," Schiff said. "That's one of the questions I would like to ask him, but there are no indications in the report that that's something Mueller looked at." Schiff's panel is examining discussions within the Trump Organization during the 2016 campaign to build a Trump property in Moscow as part of its sweeping investigation. The real-estate deal never came to fruition but attracted scrutiny from congressional investigators and Mueller; former Trump attorney Michael Cohen pleaded guilty last November to lying about the duration of the talks in a deal to cooperate with Mueller's investigation. Schiff's panel along with the House Financial Services Committee has subpoenaed Deutsche Bank and Capital One for financial records related to Trump, but the president is fighting the subpoena in court.


Were they checking this list?! What will be the most popular baby names for 2019? While no one can stop the reign of Emma and Noah, new surveys show the baby-name trend predictions for the year ahead - and we can use them to make some pretty good guesses about what will be embroidered on tiny knit hats in 2019. Even Prince Harry and Meghan Markle picked one of the top trends for their son! Say Hello to Posie and Milo The baby-naming site Nameberry released a list of the most popular names of the first quarter of 2019 - and there are some adorable choices in there. Posie , Isla , Olivia , Aurora , and Maeve were the top choices for girls, while Milo , Jasper , Atticus , Theodore , and Asher were the hot names for boys. These are in line with some baby-naming trends the site has observed, including rising popularity for Irish names (Finn is also a climber), ancient names (think Freya, Cora, or Cassius), and literary names (also Silas, Ophelia, and Lyra). Kardashian/Jenner-Related Names (Of Course) A report by BabyCenter notes the site has seen a 63% uptick in the name Stormi , the name Kylie Jenner bestowed upon her baby, and a 42% jump for Dream , which Rob Kardashian picked for his daughter with Blac Chyna. No doubt, True (Khloe's daughter) and Chicago (Kim's daughter) are not far behind. Global-Inspired Names Nameberry examined its users' baby-name trends over the last year , and found a big jump in monikers borrowed from cultures from all over the world, from Maori names like Aroha to Native American names like Niabi to Greek names like Acacius and Cyrene . They've also seen gains in lookups for the names Jedda , Kiran , Lautaro , Lior , Sena , and Walken . Bohemian Names BabyCenter also reported a rise in Peace for girls and Shanti (which means "peace" in Sanskrit) for boys, which jumped 66% and 34%, respectively. Also, health-food names like Kale (35%), Kiwi (40%), and Saffron (31%) are hitting the big time. Nameberry also saw a big interest in Eastern-influenced names like Bodhi , Kali , Lakshmi , and Zen . Gender-Neutral Names There's also an interest in names that are truly gender-neutral - not names that were once popular with one gender and then migrated over to the other. These include Justice , Briar , Campbell , Finley , Journey , Laken , Revel , Robin , Royal , and Story . Pastels and Jewel Tones According to Nameberry, parents are looking into soft colors like Gray/Grey , Lavender , Lilac , Moss , Olive and Sage , as well as names of precious stones, like Amethyst , Emerald , Garnet , Jasper , Onyx , Sapphire , and Topaz . Old-Time Boy Nicknames Nameberry has seen a resurgence of nicknames from the early 20th century being used as complete first names, like Archie (not Archibald). In fact, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry recently welcomed their very own Archie . Though girl names like Millie can be swept into this trend, mostly they see this in boy names like Ace , Billy , Buddy , Buster , Hank , Jimmy , Johnny , Sonny , and Spike . Short & Sweet Another huge trend in baby names? Short ones. Quartz reports that the average length of baby names in the US has been falling since the '90s. (Doesn't it seem like every baby has a three- or four-letter name now?) So expect more names like Nova , Kace , and Ike or Ella , Yara , and Ida . Those kids will be thankful when it comes time to bubble in their names on the SAT answer sheets. The Current Top Names for Boys According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), which keeps track of the popularity of baby names going back to the 1880s, these are the current most popular names given to baby boys: Liam Noah William James Logan Benjamin Mason Elijah Oliver Jacob But will these names continue to stay on top? The Reigning Champs for Girls Again, courtesy of the Social Security Administration: Emma Olivia Ava Isabella Sophia Mia Charlotte Amelia Evelyn Abigail It's clear that, right now, we're really feeling those names that end in "a" - and we have been for a while, so there's a good chance these names will stay popular into next year. The Chart-Climbing Name for Girls The SSA also keeps a list of the names that experience the biggest jumps in popularity . For girls, there was one trend that had a huge surge in popularity: anything Oaky. Oaklynn jumped up 1,072 spots in the rank, with Oaklyn close behind it, climbing 749 places. There were also big jumps for Oaklee and Oakley (which also saw a jump on the boys' list). Perhaps this momentum will carry through, and we'll see Oak names hitting the top 10 next year. Other Fast-Risers for Girls While the Oak names saw the biggest overall surge, these names also had big increases in popularity, according to the SSA: Ensley Dream (again, thanks Rob and Blac ) Melania Emberly Octavia And the Biggest Climbers for Boys While boys didn't have a single name to rally around the way girls did, they did have a few names that saw a bump: Wells Kairo Caspian (anyone reading their C.S. Lewis ?) Nova Colson None of these jumped more than 500 places, though, so it's not clear if there's enough support to make them hugely popular in 2019. The Names Bubbling Just Under BabyCenter has a few in its top spots that didn't make the SSA top ten , but could finally break through in 2019. For girls, they are: Aria (any Game of Thrones fans out there?), Riley , Layla , Zoe , and Harper , while the boys are Jackson, Aiden, Caden, Grayson, and Lucas .


The arrival NASCAR on NBC's coverage of the Cup Series season comes with a new feature called "Behind the Driver." The interview series focuses on NASCAR drivers and an individual who helped shape their careers. The series' first subject is defending Cup champion Joey Logano and his relationship with former Xfinity Series driver Mike McLaughlin. Dale Jarrett sat down to talk with Logano about McLaughlin before McLaughlin arrived to surprise Logano and continue the conversation. Watch the above video for the full segment..


Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has taken a further step into the world of entertainment by appearing in and becoming an executive producer of a major Hollywood documentary. has hooked up with Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jackie Chan and Avatar/Titanic director James Cameron to back The Game Changers, a film about veganism, nutrition and fitness that questions the need for meat in the diet, even for top sportsmen. Performance is everything and it all begins with having the right kind of fuel in our bodies. I'm proud to be Exec Producer on The Game Changers. It's a revolutionary new documentary movie, and I can't wait for you guys to see it this September." Tennis legend Novak Djokovic and NBA star Chris Paul are also involved in the film, which is directed by Louis Psihoyos, who won an Oscar for The Cove. Performance is everything and it all begins with having the right kind of fuel in our bodies. I'm proud to be Exec Producer on The Game Changers. It's a revolutionary new documentary movie and I can't wait for you guys to see it this September: https://t.co/zYDCJtr3mH @GCmovie pic.twitter.com/OFGHMKgePu   Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton) July 25, 2019 Hamilton says the project is the first sign of an increasing involvement in Hollywood. "I spend a lot of time in LA, and there are a lot of opportunities out there," he explained. "I have a lot of meetings. And in particular film and entertainment, it's an area I'm particularly interested in. I'm interested in TV and particularly in movies. "I heard that James Cameron actually wanted to get in touch to talk about this project that he was involved in, and I'm a massive fan. So I obviously jumped at the opportunity just to be a part of it, and it's just really cool. "When you see Arnold Schwarzenegger, who luckily I've met through being at the Grands Prix   Australia I think - and I'm a massive fan and I know he's a big part of it. "I remember watching his training regime, and my old trainer was a fan boy of him, a big muscly guy, and he would always be watching his documentary about he would train. "So it was interesting I thought to see other people's perspectives. And naturally I've gone along the same journey as some of the people that are in there, who achieving another level of physical fitness and peak. Just look at Djokovic, that little extra bit that's there that people are reluctant to look in to. "I think it was really cool to be part of. Time wise it's not easy, and there's a lot more that I'm doing in that segment. But that's a long process, so more to come." Hamilton played down his involvement in the Netflix documentary Drive to Survive, with Mercedes giving backstage access to the cameras for the first time in Hockenheim. Read Also: F1 confirms new Netflix series with all teams "I mean it's just one weekend," he said. "I've not seen the previous Netflix series, the first one. Wasn't my choice to be in the second one either, but we welcome the guys here. "I've heard lots of positive things about the first one, particularly as I travel round the world, and see different people in different places who now come to Formula 1 and who started watching it through watching Netflix. "Netflix is obviously so huge, and is probably going to take over TV at some stage, if it hasn't already. "They're just here this weekend. I don't have to do much, just continue doing my job and hopefully they'll catch the good sides of me, and edit out the bad!"


TORONTO (AP) Kawhi Leonard bounced, bounced, bounced, bounced the Philadelphia 76ers out of the playoffs. Leonard hit a shot from the corner over Joel Embiid at the buzzer that bounced off the rim four times before falling to give the Toronto Raptors a 92-90 victory over the 76ers on Sunday night in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series. It was the first winning buzzer-beater in a Game 7 in NBA history. ''It was great,'' Leonard said. ''That's something I never experienced before, Game 7, a game-winning shot. It was a blessing to be able to get to that point and make that shot and feel that moment.'' After Philadelphia's Jimmy Butler tied it with a driving layup with 4.2 seconds left, Toronto used its final timeout to draw up a play for Leonard, who dribbled toward the right corner and launched the high-arching shot. It bounced to the top of the backboard, hit the near side of the rim again, then the other side twice before going through, setting off a wild celebration as the Raptors advanced to the conference finals for the second time in four seasons. They will open the conference finals Wednesday night at Milwaukee. ''It's tough,'' Butler said. ''Nobody likes to lose, not that way. Leonard scored 41 points on 16-of-39 shooting. ''He was awesome at both ends,'' Raptors coach Nick Nurse said. ''That's his uniqueness. Not only can he get you 30 and anywhere upwards from that, but there's moments when he can just decide you're not scoring, either.'' The Raptors ran a similar play for Leonard during the first round against Orlando. That time, he caught the ball and shot without dribbling. ''Remembering that moment, I knew I had some time to try to get some space, rather than just catch and shoot the ball,'' Leonard said. ''I ended up finding a spot that I like, that I work on. I just knew I had to shoot it high.'' Serge Ibaka added 17 points, and Pascal Siakam had 11 points and 11 rebounds for Toronto. Embiid, in tears as he left the court, led the 76ers with 21 points and 11 rebounds. JJ Redick had 17 points, Butler added 16, and Tobias Harris had 15 points and 10 rebounds. ''I give Toronto credit for a tenacious, switching defense,'' 76ers coach Brett Brown said. ''We had a hard time turning the corner once they did switch.'' Redick tied it at 85 with a three-point play with 3:29 left. Nearly two minutes passed before the next basket, Leonard's long jumper with 1:41 to go that was initially ruled a 3, but changed to a 2 after video review. On Philadelphia's next possession, Kyle Lowry forced a steal near midcourt and fed Siakam for a fast-break layup, giving Toronto an 89-85 lead with 1:14 left. Butler made one of two at the line and Leonard missed a pair of jump shots, giving the 76ers the ball down 89-86 with 24.1 seconds remaining. Embiid was fouled and made both, cutting it to 89-88 with 12 seconds left. Leonard was fouled with 10.8 seconds left. He made the first, but missed the second, setting up Butler's tying layup. ''We did a lot of things that we could have done better but we found a way to win the game,'' Lowry said. ''That's all that matters.'' TIP-INS 76ers: Embiid shot 6 for 18. ... Philadelphia finished 9 for 27 from 3-point range. ... The 76ers made 17 turnovers leading to 21 points for the Raptors. Raptors: In its only other conference finals, Toronto lost to LeBron James and Cleveland in six games in 2016. ... Toronto went 0 for 8 from 3-point range in the first quarter. It finished 7 for 30 ... Leonard had Toronto's only assist of the first. ROTTEN RECORD The 76ers are 11-21 in winner-take-all playoff games. UP NEXT Toronto opens the Eastern Conference Finals at Milwaukee on Wednesday night. The Raptors lost three of four against the Bucks in the regular season and finished two games behind Milwaukee in the race for the NBA's best record. --- More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP-Sports


PHILADELPHIA (AP) Aaron Nola and Nick Pivetta shut down the Chicago White Sox and gave the Philadelphia Phillies bullpen some rest. Nola pitched seven strong innings, Pivetta recorded the final six outs for his first career save and the Phillies beat the White Sox 3-2 on Saturday night. Bryce Harper and Rhys Hoskins homered for Philadelphia, which ran out of pitchers and was forced to use outfielder Roman Quinn for two innings on the mound in Friday's 4-3 loss in 15 innings. Nola and Pivetta made sure that wouldn't happen again on Saturday. ''We needed that,'' Phillies manager Gabe Kapler said. Nola (10-2) allowed one run and three hits with 10 strikeouts and two walks. He lowered his ERA to 1.91 over his last nine starts while reaching double digits in strikeouts for the 12th time in his career, including the fourth this season. ''I don't think he could've pitched any better or looked any stronger,'' Kapler said. After going down in order in the eighth, the White Sox got the first two runners on in the ninth before Pivetta struck out Eloy Jimenez and Tim Anderson. Yolmer Sanchez's two-out single to right drove in Jose Abreu, putting runners on first and third. However, Pivetta struck out pinch-hitter Adam Engel to finish his 42-pitch outing. Phillies closer Hector Neris wasn't available while serving the second game of a two-game suspension. ''Can't say enough about Pivetta,'' Hoskins said. ''We're set up nicely now (on Sunday) to win the series and hats off to (Nola and Pivetta) for picking us up.'' Cesar Hernandez also had an RBI for the Phillies, who entered Saturday a game back in the NL wild-card race. Jon Jay had an RBI double for Chicago, which dropped its ninth in the last 11. The White Sox are batting .194 while averaging two runs per game over that stretch. Nola retired the first nine batters before walking Leury Garcia to start the fourth. Garcia scored on Jay's two-out double to right-center that put the White Sox up 1-0. ''I felt really strong,'' Nola said. ''I was getting ahead, trying to pound the zone.'' Harper got the first hit off Ross Detwiler (1-2) with a drive to the second deck in right field with one out in the fourth. Hoskins followed by drilling the next pitch, a 91-mph fastball, over the wall in center field for his 24th of the season to give Philadelphia a 2-1 lead. Both homers were measured at 406 feet. ''I made two bad pitches and paid for them both,'' Detwiler said. The hits were redemption of sorts for Harper and Hoskins, who were a combined 1 for 11 with three strikeouts in the Phillies' 4-3 loss in 15 innings to the White Sox on Friday night. Detwiler, making his fourth start, didn't allow another run after Hoskins' homer. He lasted 5 2/3 innings and gave up three hits with six strikeouts and one walk while lowering his ERA nearly a run, from 6.08 to 5.21, as a starter. The left-hander also has pitched four times out of the bullpen. DEFENSIVE GEM Hoskins and catcher Andrew Knapp combined on a stellar defensive play in the seventh to keep Philadelphia ahead. With runners on second and third and one out, Sanchez laid down a good bunt toward first with Jimenez hustling hard from third. In one motion, Hoskins scooped up the ball barehanded and tossed it to Knapp, who applied the tag on the headfirst sliding Jimenez. ''It was a sensational play,'' Kapler said. Sanchez agreed. ''I think I executed a good bunt, but the play was even better,'' he said. STREAK SNAPPED Garcia went 0 for 3, ending his nine-game hitting streak. TRAINER'S ROOM White Sox: Reliever Carson Fulmer was placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained right hamstring. Batting for the first time since high school, Fulmer got hurt hustling down the line on a groundout in the 14th inning Friday night. The White Sox recalled RHP Dylan Covey from Triple-A Charlotte. Covey entered in the seventh and pitched two scoreless innings of relief with a strikeout. Phillies: INF/OF Scott Kingery was not in the starting lineup due to an ankle injury. Kapler said Kingery was available to pinch-hit. UP NEXT The teams wrap up their three-game series on Sunday with Phillies LHP Drew Smyly (2-5, 6.85) opposing White Sox RHP Reynaldo Lopez (5-9, 5.43). Lopez is 1-1 with a 2.05 ERA in four starts since the All-Star break while Smyly is 1-0 with a 0.69 ERA in two starts since Philadelphia signed him on July 21. --- More AP baseball coverage: www.apnews.com/MLB and www.twitter.com/AP-Sports


These exercises will make you sweat, but won't injure you! 17 low-impact workouts you should try if you're not in your 20s anymore Working out is great for your health and fitness. Exercising has a number of health benefits   not only will it keep you in shape, it will also reduce your risk for many diseases. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine , adults should get "at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity each week." Different workouts have different levels of intensity and impact. When you're young, it's no big deal to go running or play sports that require jumping around. As you get older, though, running and jumping isn't quite so easy   it hurts your joints and muscles. Instead of injuring yourself while trying to exercise, opt for low impact workouts. Click through the gallery above to find out more about low impact workouts! 1. Swimming Swimming is one of the best low impact workouts you can do. It works your whole body, strengthens your muscles, and even improves your lung function. 2. Walking If you love exercising outside but can't handle the impact of running, walking is a great alternative. To add intensity, try walking hills or wearing ankle weights. 3. Rowing Rowing is a great full-body workout (it works your core, legs, arms, and back), and it's a good way to get in some cardio. Check out your local gym to see if they have a rowing machine. 4. Yoga Yoga is not only good for your physical health, it's also good for your mental health. Yoga is great for strength, flexibility, balance, and focus. If you're very adventurous, you can even try aerial yoga! 5. Cycling Cycling is a great cardio workout that won't put a strain on your joints. Whether you like to bike outside or on a stationary bike at the gym, cycling is a great way to exercise. 6. Barre Barre workouts combine elements of ballet, yoga, and Pilates. The dance-inspired workouts may look easy, but they can actually be very intense. 7. Rock Climbing Rock climbing is extremely challenging, but it's easy on your bones. Climbing requires a lot of control, a lot of focus, and a lot of strength. 8. Pilates Pilates, which focuses a lot on core strength, will make you stronger without straining your body. Pilates works your whole body, improves your flexibility, and tones your muscles. 9. Water Aerobics If regular aerobics put too much strain on your joints, try signing up for a water aerobics class. Many people who like being in the water find swimming laps to be boring and repetitive   so this can be a good alternative. 10. Golfing If you take golf seriously, it can actually be a great workout. You can add more intensity to your workout by carrying your clubs around and walking the course instead of using a golf cart! 11. Kayaking If you absolutely love getting outside and enjoying nature, kayaking can be a great way to do that. In addition to seeing some beautiful sights and getting out on the water, you'll get a great arm and core workout. 12. Elliptical Training Instead of hitting the treadmill when you go to the gym, try using an elliptical instead. They put less stress on your legs while still allowing you to get in a tough cardio workout. 13. Shadowboxing Shadowboxing, which is boxing on your own with an imaginary opponent, gives you some of the same benefits of boxing without the impact. Professional boxers typically use shadowboxing as a way to warm up and train. 14. TRX TRX, which stands for "total resistance exercise," uses suspension training to strengthen your entire body. TRX uses your body weight and gravity to improve strength, core stability, balance, and flexibility. 15. Tai Chi Tai Chi, an ancient Chinese martial art, is a graceful form of exercise that was originally developed for self-defense. According to the Mayo Clinic , "Often described as meditation in motion, tai chi promotes serenity through gentle, flowing movements." 16. Cross-Country Skiing During the winter, there's nothing better than hitting the slopes. Next time you go skiing, opt for cross-country instead of downhill. It's a tougher workout and it works your whole body. 17. Stairs Climbing stairs can be a really tough workout. Next time you go to the gym, try hitting the StairMaster (or just climb the stairs at home). Don't try to run up and down   keep things low intensity by taking your time and allowing your muscles to do the work (not your joints).


It's a game of cat-and-mouse, but the mouse here is frustratingly out of this cat's reach. Katia Husemeier captured this video of her cat energetically trying to catch a virtual mouse on her touch-screen tablet. Leesburg, Virginia, resident Husemeier posted the video to Twitter on May 11, saying, "enjoy this video of my cat trying to kill a virtual mouse." Twitter users replied to the post, with many commenting on how cute Husemeier's cat looked in the video. Less of a fearsome predator, then, and more of a cute kitty. Credit: Katia Husemeier via Storyful


Pearland ISD is asking parents, and members of the public, to give an unnamed administrator "a second chance" after he was put on leave following a controversial dress code incident with a junior high student. The Chronicle reported a Berry Miller Junior High student was allegedly forced to color in a "M" shape shaved into his short fade haircut with a marker last month. Citing the haircut as a violation of the district's dress code, the administrator told the student he could call his parent, receive in-school suspension or color in the shaving. The Chronicle previously reported "the district did not specify whether the administrator used a marker on the student's head." In a statement to parents, the district said when the student asked for assistance filling in the carving, "it was provided." RELATED: Administrator put on leave after marker used to color in Pearland student's hair Photos of the student's hair filled in with marker circulated online, prompting outrage among parents and community members. In response, the district placed the administrator, who was slated to become the school's next principal, on leave saying he "mishandled disciplinary action." After an investigation was launched, district officials released a statement May 6 and said despite the "high volume of feedback from the community and beyond," the unnamed administrator will continue to serve as the incoming principal. "While the choice provided by the administrator was clearly wrong and insensitive, the district also considered his many years of work performance and relationships with students, staff, and parents," the district stated in the release. "The superintendent asks the parents and the entire public to give this administrator a second chance noting that the 'man has humbly apologized, expressed great regret over this matter, and has resolved to re-earn the trust and confidence placed upon him.'" Rebecca Hennes covers community news. Read her on our breaking news site , Chron.com , and on our subscriber site , houstonchronicle.com . | rebecca.hennes@chron.com | Text CHRON to 77453 to receive breaking news alerts by text message


Despite the Philadelphia Eagles being loaded at the running back position, position coach Duce Staley is hopeful that an old face will return. With the Eagles having his possible replacement on the roster, Staley told media members that he's hopeful for Sproles return. Duce Staley says he is in constant communication with Darren Sproles and "of course" Staley wants him back, but he doesn't know what will happen #Eagles - Eliot Shorr-Parks (@EliotShorrParks) June 10, 2019 The now 36-year-old Sproles still has some juice left in the tank after racking up 24 carries for 110 yards and 11 catches for 138 yards in the five games he played in down the stretch. There may not be a role for Sproles in Philadelphia, especially if the younger Boston Scott can emerge as a suitable replacement. MORE: NHL fans weren't impressed with Mike Milbury's questions for Pam from 'The Office' WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling impressing staff going into Packers minicamp Roundup: Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger Get Married, Chicago Poop Vandal, Johnny Manziel Talks XFL Sleeping on Patriots WR Demaryius Thomas would be a huge mistake Bears believe Clinton-Dix is an upgrade over Amos


CHICAGO   Amazon has sold more than 100 million Echo devices. The smart speakers are now fixtures in homes across the country, making it more convenient to play music, order groceries and receive news and weather information. "I honestly cannot imagine not having one now," Echo enthusiast Lauren Radziminski said. "I use her that much." But in the Wilmette kitchen of Jenny Mitchell, you won't find any smart speakers. She and her husband were uncomfortable with the idea that the Echo's microphone was always listening. "A few times we were just having a conversation, and the device woke up   and chimed in on the conversation," Mitchell said. "It either misunderstood what we said, or thought we were talking to the device, so clearly it was listening and must have woken up, and it kind of spooked us a little bit." Situations like that are causing some consumers to question internet privacy and safety in the age of all-encompassing smart devices   leading to the big question: Is "big tech" bugging our homes? "I feel like they have the ability to," said Derek Huyser, a member of the Digital Privacy Alliance, a group that advocates for online safety. "I mean, all of our smart phones and internet-connected devices generally have a microphone in them, and those microphones can be activated to record things that we're saying, whether we are conscious of that or not." In a written statement to WGN News, Jodi Seth, an Amazon spokesperson said: "Amazon takes customer security seriously. We have developed technical measures, and we have full teams, dedicated to ensuring the safety and security of our products. All voice recordings streamed to the cloud are encrypted in transit and securely stored on our servers. To allow you to review your voice recordings, we retain the recordings until you chose to delete them." But in the absence of national legislation, some Illinois lawmakers say the state must step in. Illinois state Sen. Cristina Castro has authored a bill pending in the state House known as the "Keep Internet Devices Safe"   or KIDS   Act. It would require tech companies like Amazon to tell consumers they are being recorded and what is being done with the information. "What my bill does is it pretty much makes it a requirement that tech companies say, 'Hey, you can collect that information, but you need to ask for permission to turn on the microphone.' You also need to delineate in your terms and conditions exactly what you're planning to use that information for," Castro said. Amazon said it keeps the data to improve interaction with customers. "Alexa uses your voice recordings and other information, including from third-party services, to answer your questions, fulfill your requests and improve your experience and our services," Seth said. ___ (c)2019 WGN-TV, Chicago Visit WGN-TV, Chicago at www.wgntv.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.


No one has consistently led the New England Patriots' defense in recent years like Devin McCourty has. Since 2010, he has been the team's highest-graded defender five times, according to Pro Football Focus. The only player to be named more than once on this list was Stephon Gilmore - who has taken the reign in the past two seasons. Who will lead the #Patriots in Defensive Grade in 2019? pic.twitter.com/wa4uxccAlC - PFF NE Patriots (@PFF_Patriots) June 23, 2019 McCourty came to New England as a rookie cornerback and dominated from the moment he stepped on the field. He recorded seven interceptions in his rookie season along with 17 passes deflected and two forced fumbles. He played one more season as a cornerback before he converted to the Patriots' starting safety role. He's only missed five regular-season games in nine seasons with the team, and he's one of the very few players that has been with New England for the past nine years. Defensive end Andre Carter took the helm in 2011, but McCourty regained his spot as the highest-graded defender in 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2016. Gilmore has had two incredible seasons and has taken the spot the past two years - deservingly so. McCourty has started all 139 games that he's appeared in - while tallying up 21 interceptions, 79 passes deflected and nine forced fumbles. He's been a staple in this defense and an instrumental part of the last three Super Bowl championships that New England has taken home. The Patriots are fortunate to have McCourty in the 2019 season, and he will continue to be the glue for this defense. MORE: NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players NBA superfan's house has incredible 'Space Jam 2' practice court for LeBron James Robert Quinn explains why he picked Cowboys over Saints D'Angelo Russell open to Lakers return with Magic Johnson gone USWNT Benefits From Bad Call to Take Lead Against Spain in Women's World Cup


Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is going through an offensive coordinator change this year for the fourth time in his career. If continuity is crucial for sustained success in the NFL, then Ryan doesn't get nearly enough credit for his consistency despite all the turnover. On the bright side, Ryan has previously worked with Dirk Koetter before from 2012-2014. While he peaked under Kyle Shanahan's direction from 2015-2016 and won an MVP, Ryan's level of play has been remarkably consistent throughout the years. Here's a look at what he has averaged per season under each different coordinator since he came into the league. Matt Ryan is a System QB? Ok. AVERAGES UNDER OC'S: Mularkey [4yrs] 61% 3,559 yds 24 TD / 12 INT / 88 QBR Koetter [3yrs] 67% 4,643 yds / 29 TD / 15 INT / 94 QBR K.Shanahan [2yrs] 68% 4,768 yds / 30 TD / 12 INT / 103 QBR Sarkisian [2yrs] 67% 4,510 yds / 28 TD / 9 INT / 100 QBR https://t.co/y5N7mmE7Wl pic.twitter.com/e40eGCpxfO - Rachael Van Oranje (@GameDayOJ) June 2, 2019 If you need more evidence of his steady hand, consider this: Ryan has never thrown more than 17 interceptions in a single year and he's never had a passer rating below 80.9. Ryan has also been a model of availability. He has only missed two games since he was drafted back in 2008. MORE: Heavyweight champ Andy Ruiz hits back at Stephen A. Smith after 'Butter Bean' comment These five upcoming NBA free agents helped themselves in the playoffs Roundup: New Black Mirror Season Premieres; Trump Imposes Cuban Travel Restrictions; Manafort Sent to Rikers Return of NASCAR: Packers planning ways to get 4 OLBs on the field together Drew Lock trucked a defender at Broncos' opening minicamp practice


Milwaukee Police are asking for help in identifying a woman wanted for stabbing a Milwaukee County Transit System bus driver. They say it happened on May 15th at around 3:30 p.m. near 76th and Appleton. Police describe the suspect as an African American female, 5'4-5'5, slim build, in her early 30's. She was last seen wearing a black jacket, black pants and a white head scarf. She reportedly refused to pay the bus fare and when confronted by the driver she became both verbally and physically abusive and then stabbed him. MCTS says the bus driver suffered minor injuries to his arm. Anyone with any information, please contact Milwaukee Police at 414-935-7360. READ MORE: Police: Bus driver stabbed by woman who refused to pay fare CHECK OUT WISN: Get the top Milwaukee news weather and sports. With the day's biggest stories and ones you may have missed, our Wisconsin news team has you covered.


The Michigan Mutual Liberty Annex building at 25 W. Elizabeth Street won't be around much longer. Built in 1951, the vacant 10-story structure will soon bite the dust for Chemical Bank's new 20-story headquarters , designed by Detroit-based architecture firm Neumann/Smith. Although an exact date for the old building's demise has not been set, construction on the new tower will start within the next 90 days, Tom Wennerberg, the bank's chief marketing officer, told the Free Press . The Historic District Commission signed-off on the demolition plans in December, Crain's reported at the time. The new, $104 million high-rise is expected to take roughly two years to construct and will eventually house ground floor retail, approximately 300 parking spaces, and more than 500 employees. The project will also replace a surface parking a lot along Woodward Avenue. 25 W. Elizabeth Street


Rafa Benitez's future at Newcastle United has been plunged into doubt, as the Spaniard has received a huge contract offer from Chinese club Dalian Yifang. Benitez's current deal on Tyneside expires at the end of June and he has received a one-year contract offer to remain at St. James' Park, though this is thought to be short of his expectations. Discussions with Magpies owner Mike Ashley have failed to progress and now The Times are reporting that the Spaniard has received a £12m a year contract offer to manage in the Chinese Super League. Ashley met with Benitez last month to discuss the manager's future at the club, but has so far been unable to agree terms or provide assurances over the spending of the transfer budget. Complicating the situation further is the potential takeover of Newcastle and Ashley's reluctance to make financial commitments in the wake of a possible sale. The Magpies are understood to be in talks with two interested buyers. The impending sale of the club is hindering Newcastle's ability to sign new players which is only fuelling the manager's reluctance to remain in charge. Should the Spaniard accept the deal from Dalian Yifang, it would see him become the highest paid manager in the Chinese Super League, overtaking former Italy captain Fabio Cannavaro, who earns a reported £11m a year from Guangzhou Evergrande. Incidentally, Guangzhou Evergrande had offered the manager's job to Benitez in the autumn of 2018, but he declined the opportunity to stay at St. James' Park. Dalian Yifang currently sit 11th in the Chinese Super League table and despite signing Napoli 's Marek Hamsik in February, they have lost six of their 13 games so far this season. Benitez's reluctance to accept an offer from a Chinese club in the past suggests he favours remaining in the Premier League , but if Newcastle's takeover situation is not resolved promptly, they face losing the Spanish manager for good.


It's officially the end of an era. After decades of publishing nude pictorials, Playboy is releasing its first issue completely free of naked pictures. The March 2016 issue   out next week   features social media star Sarah McDaniel on the cover, shot to look like a Snapchat picture. Although none of the photos of McDaniel feature nudity, they are definitely still racy. "The idea was to look at me from a boyfriend's perspective," McDaniel told Playboy about the shoot's concept. RELATED VIDEO: The Playboy Mansion Is Up for Sale! Playboy announced its decision to stop publishing nude photos in October. "You're now one click away from every sex act imaginable for free. And so it's just passé at this juncture," Playboy CEO Scott Flanders told the The New York Times at the time.


Chargers left tackle Russell Okung did not practice Tuesday because of an injury, coach Anthony Lynn said. Lynn would not disclose the injury, but his answer to a question about whether the injury was long term has created some angst in Chargers Nation. "We don't know yet," Lynn said, via Eric Williams of ESPN. In Okung's absence, Sam Tevi moved to left tackle and Trent Scott played right tackle. The Chargers also have third-round choice Trey Pipkins , who is slated to spend the season learning behind Okung. Okung, 31, is entering his third season with the Chargers. He earned his second Pro Bowl appearance in 2017. Okung missed only one game last season, sitting out the Raiders game on Oct. 7 with a groin injury. Related slideshow: The Best of the 2019 NFL OTAs (provided by imagn)


Editor's note: The opinions in this article are the author's, as published by our content partner, and do not necessarily represent the views of MSN or Microsoft. LYON, France   The Brits continue to go all-in on labeling the United States women's national team "arrogant" in the run-up to Tuesday's semifinal World Cup game here against England. Monday brought a two-page spread in the Daily Mirror newspaper with photos of Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe under a headline that screamed: "Are these US World Cup stars just TOO arrogant?" It went on to claim that the U.S. team is so distasteful and overconfident that even French fans will root for rival England on Tuesday (3 p.m. ET) in Lyon. That remains to be seen. The Daily Mail is the Daily Mail, an at times entertaining British tabloid that is prone to absurdity. This being a soccer tournament that is trying to grow in interest and popularity, having a dust-up between the U.S. and England over who is or isn't "arrogant" is a good thing, at least in the abstract. This stuff happens with the men all the time. It's all part of the fun. That said, this is the image issue the U.S. is dealing with right now, fair or not. It includes: England's coach "Sensitive Phil" Neville making an absurdly big deal out of two U.S. Soccer operations staffer daring to visit the hotel where FIFA will house the Americans should they advance to Sunday's final. England is currently staying at the hotel. The U.S. is elsewhere. Video by CBS News Neville declared such an act a "breach of etiquette" and "something England would do" while suggesting U.S. coach Jill Ellis would discipline the staffers. Sorry, Phil, she won't. The operations people were just getting the lay of the land at a new hotel, something they do for all hotels the team might play in (including, reportedly, in Nice, France for the third-place game should the Americans lose to England). "I would assume everybody's doing that," Ellis said. "You have to plan ahead … So in terms of arrogance, I think that's got nothing to do with us. That's planning, preparation for our staff. So yeah, it's pretty normal … they think about that so we don't have to." Never mind the facts. Neville deftly made it an issue and it gained traction, a sign of the U.S. supposedly looking ahead. Goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher was asked about it Monday. "To be honest, has nothing to do with the game," she correctly noted. There's more, of course. If nothing else, the Americans have made this an eventful tournament. They scored 13 goals in the opener against Thailand, eliciting some negative reaction from other countries that decried the score and the U.S. players celebrating after each tally. Again with the sensitivity   this is the World Cup, if you show up, you risk getting pummeled. Besides, try telling anyone not to celebrate scoring a goal in this tournament. There is, of course, Rapinoe's dust-up with Donald Trump, fueled by her outspoken political beliefs and a claim months ago that she wouldn't go to the White House. Trump isn't exactly popular around here, but some people, including many Americans and every Russian internet bot, side with him. Neville, for his part, praised Rapinoe for standing up for what she believes in, but he couldn't help but note that it wasn't something he would do. "Me personally, I would never get involved in any political issues," he said. "I'm a football manager, don't know anything about politics, don't like when politicians get involved in football. So I think it's sometimes 'stay in your lane' from my point of view." There was U.S. veteran Ali Kreiger twice declaring that the Americans "are the first and second best teams in the world." It was a nod to the team's remarkable depth, but it certainly spun heads across this tournament, including Spain's Virginia Torrecilla mocking the statement by asking, "Who is Ali Krieger?" "Ali's played in a lot of different teams, so … it's really a comment about ourselves," Ellis said Monday of Krieger, who is on her third World Cup team, including the 2015 champion. "It's really a comment about how she feels … and she has the right to say that if that's how she feels. "It's important that our team has confidence," Ellis continued. "I don't think in any way this is an arrogant team. I think this team knows they have to earn everything, that we've got tough opponents like we played the other night still ahead of us and we have to earn every right to advance in this tournament." Finally, there was Neville noting that America has a "ruthless streak", which is something he praised and wants for his side. As well he should. The USWNT should never have to apologize for that. "I think I would call it more belief," forward Christen Press said Monday. "I would characterize it as optimism that we are going to win. But there is a ruthlessness. That means win at all costs [such as] tactically adapt in a way we never have in four years and you have to do that to win." The Americans are rightfully standing their ground. Some of this stuff, particularly the hotel visit, is beyond ridiculous. Neville is likely just using the British media to pepper the Americans with question in hopes of rattling them. Or maybe it's all an attempt to motivate his team, but the English players would have be as dumb as a bag of rocks to really think the actions of an operations staffer are reflective of the mindset of Morgan, Rapinoe or anyone else in red, white and blue. The U.S. doesn't seem to care what the outside world thinks of them, but that doesn't mean the narrative isn't being set. Since the team severely limits media access to its players, very few have been able to eloquently address the situation. Likewise, there has been scant coverage of the many positive United States developments, teamwork, players and personalities. Phil Neville and the British media have exploited that information vacuum, filling it with talk and headlines and questions about arrogance and ridiculousness and negativity. It probably won't matter on Tuesday, except perhaps to get more people in Europe to tune in to see for themselves. In the end, any arrogance is earned by the winners and the Daily Mail sure isn't going to score any goals. More from Yahoo Sports: Winners and losers from opening night of NBA free agency Nets won free agency with KD, Kyrie, but now real work starts Dolan, Knicks are same old laughingstock after Sunday Ellis is coaching USWNT vs. country that wouldn't let her play Related slideshow: Best of the Women's World Cup (Provided by imagn)


iTunes has had a long and occasionally illustrious history as the media player of choice for many on Mac and PC, but the digital landscape looks a lot different today than it did when iTunes first appeared in 2001. Now there are hints it could be about to be broken up. Noted Apple developer Steve Troughton-Smith says he has evidence that standalone Music and Podcasts apps are on the way for macOS, as Apple looks to push more mobile-like apps to its desktop platform. That would mean the breakup of iTunes, at least on the Mac, into separate components for music, podcasts and video. Remember Apple has been busy revamping its TV app on mobile, which could soon be the new home for iTunes movies and shows on desktop computers too. Even Troughton-Smith himself says to treat the rumors with a "grain of salt", but the move makes a lot of sense for Apple   iTunes has its uses but is now one of the most bloated and old-fashioned applications in the Apple line-up. Apple Music on the up Meanwhile, Apple Music continues to attract a big chunk of subscribers, thanks very much. A report in the Wall Street Journal quotes insider sources saying that the service now has more paid subscribers in the US than Spotify. It's still behind Spotify in the global market, but is apparently growing faster   at a rate of 2.6-3 percent a month compared with 1.5-2 percent a month for Spotify. That's good news for Apple and it might make the company think seriously about porting over more of its apps for Android. At the moment, Apple Music is the only fully developed app made by Apple available on the Google Play Store. If Apple is planning a shift in its media programs for macOS, we should hear more about it at the annual software-focused WWDC event for developers that Apple runs   this year it starts on June 3 . Via AppleInsider


Curious just how far your dollar goes in Newark? We've rounded up the latest rental offerings via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to hunting down housing in Newark if you've got $1,700/month earmarked for your rent. Take a peek at what rentals the city has to offer, below. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.) Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Links included in this article may earn Hoodline a commission on clicks and transactions. 24 Jones St. Listed at $1,625/month, this 524-square-foot studio apartment is located at 24 Jones St. The unit comes with a walk-in closet, a dishwasher, in-unit laundry and hardwood flooring. The building offers assigned parking. Hairball alert: cats are welcome. Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area is a "walker's paradise," is fairly bikeable and boasts excellent transit options. (Check out the complete listing here .) 17 Fulton St. Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 17 Fulton St. that's going for $1,650/month. The apartment has stainless steel appliances, a dishwasher and hardwood flooring. When it comes to building amenities, expect an intercom. Neither cats nor dogs are allowed. According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area is extremely walkable, is convenient for biking and is a haven for transit riders. (Take a look at the full listing here .) 517 S. 10th St. Located at 517 S. 10th St., here's a three-bedroom, one-bathroom unit that's listed for $1,700/month. In the unit, you'll see stainless steel appliances and both air conditioning and central heating. The building has on-site laundry, assigned parking and outdoor space. Animals are not allowed. Per Walk Score ratings, this location is quite walkable, is relatively bikeable and has good transit options. (Take a gander at the complete listing here .) 125 Pacific St. Next, there's this two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment located at 125 Pacific St. It's also listed for $1,700/month. Expect to see a renovated kitchen, central heating and hardwood flooring in the unit. When it comes to pets, both meows and barks are permitted. The listing specifies a broker's fee equal to one month's rent. Walk Score indicates that this location is very walkable, has some bike infrastructure and boasts excellent transit options. (Check out the complete listing here .) This story was created automatically using local real estate data from Zumper and Apartment Guide , then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Wolverhampton Wanderers kick off their 2019/20 Premier League season away against Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on Sunday, which will be a tough encounter between two sides aiming to break into the top six this campaign. Manager Nuno Espirito Santo has had two outstanding years at the club thus far, storming the Championship in his first season before finishing an eye-catching seventh in the Premier League last term. That finish meant Wolves' campaign started back in July, as they try to navigate through the Europa League qualifying rounds and into the group stages. The Wanderers have made 11 signings this summer to ensure they have the squad depth to compete both in Europe and the Premier League. With added depth and quality, here is how Wolves could look in their Premier League opener on Sunday against Leicester. Rui Patricio (GK) - The Portugal international is the undisputed number one at the club after signing from Sporting CP last summer. He featured 37 times last season in the Premier League, keeping a total of seven clean sheets. Patricio is excellent with both his hands and feet, an essential component in the modern goalkeeper, and he'll start against Leicester. Adama Traore (RWB) - One of the quickest players in the Premier League , Traore is expected to start against Leicester due to Matt Doherty struggling for fitness after missing pre-season through injury. Traore started both matches against Crusaders at wing back, with his energy and athleticism enabling him to cover the right flank. Ryan Bennett (CB) - Bennett was a regular for Wolves last season, featuring 40 times in all competitions. The 29-year-old was a consistent performer and his strong relationship with fellow central defenders Conor Coady and Willy Boly will be a crucial foundation for the side this season. Loanee Jesus Vallejo will add competition for places. Conor Coady (CB) - Wolves captain Conor Coady was brilliant last season. A driving force from the back, his hard-hitting tackling and robust nature is complimented by a large amount of composure. He will want to lead Wolves into the top six this season. Willy Boly (CB) - Another key component of the backline, Boly offers height in both boxes at 6'4. A defender full of power and pace, strikers will once again find it difficult to get the better of him. Jonny Otto (LWB) - Jonny had a really successful first season in England. He works tirelessly for the side and has good quality in the final third. Ruben Neves (CM) - Fan favourite Neves reads the game incredibly well, breaking up opposition attacks before cutting defences open with his incisive passing. He controls the game brilliantly. Leander Dendoncker (CM) - Signing permanently this summer, Dendoncker will be eager to continue contributing positive performances after breaking into the side last season. Joao Moutinho (CM) - Seasoned star Moutinho is an exceptional talent when he has the ball at his feet. The 32-year-old has vast amounts of experience at international level with Portugal, and his quality shone through last season as he recorded eight assists in the Premier League. Raul Jimenez (ST) - The best bit of business Wolves have made in a long time was securing the services of last season's top scorer for the next four years. Jimenez picked up 13 goals and seven assists last time out, his hold-up play and partnership with Diogo Jota a crucial factor in finishing seventh. He's an injury doubt and will be touch and go up until matchday, so don't be surprised if new signing Patrick Cutrone starts if the Mexican isn't fit. Diogo Jota (ST) - The 22-year-old found the net nine times in a successful first season in the Premier League. He will face stiff competition from £16m signing Cutrone over the course of the campaign but should get the nod on the opening day.