The Cleveland Browns have wrapped minicamp and won't start training camp until late July. This period is particularly brutal this year with all of the excitement surrounding this team. We are now forced to wait through a period in the NFL when no news about your team is the best-case scenario. I have taken this time as an opportunity to reach out to some of the most renowned Browns minds around town and ask them five pressing questions about the 2019 Browns. These gentlemen were very gracious in my request for their knowledge. Enjoy! Here are the roundtable participants: Nick Shook (@TheNickShook on Twitter) - Nick Shook has covered the Browns as the team's staff writer since February 2019. Prior to joining the Browns, Nick contributed to NFL.com from 2014-2019, writing for Around The NFL, CFB 24/7, Behind the Offensive Line, Greatness on the Road, Oklahoma Drill, Path to the Draft and additional assorted content. He also made occasional appearances on the Around The NFL Podcast, currently appears on Cleveland Browns Daily on ESPN 850 WKNR, and gets more excited about a pulling guard than a kid on Christmas. Michael Reghi (@MichaelReghi on Twitter) - In 2019, Michael Reghi begins his 34th season calling college football play-by-play for ESPN. Browns preseason play-by-play in three seasons, '99-'00 television, 2013 radio. Hosted Browns pre/post game, and weekly coaches and players shows, ESPN Cleveland, 2007-2013. NBA & MLB television play-by-play broadcaster for 21 seasons. Thirteen years calling the Cleveland Cavaliers, eight seasons calling the Baltimore Orioles. Called two seasons (2005-2006) MLB for ESPN. Has been awarded three Emmy's for play-by-play excellence. Garrett Bush (@GBush91 on Twitter) - Garrett Bush is the host of The Barbershop every Saturday 11:00 am -3:00 pm on 92.3 FM The Fan, Co-Host of The Cleveland Browns Tailgate Show Sundays 8:00 am-11:00 am on 92.3 FM The Fan. Jordan Zirm (@Clevezirm on Twitter) - Jordan Zirm writes at Uproxx and is host of The Rebuild Podcast, Producer for The ThomaHawk Podcast. Jeff Risdon (@JeffRisdon on Twitter)- Jeff Risdon is Managing Editor at USA Today SMG's Browns Wire. Area of Concern At this point in the offseason, what is your biggest area of concern with the 2019 Browns? Nick Shook: I wouldn't call it an area of concern so much as an area of intrigue, and it's the offensive line. We get to watch an interior stocked with experience (Eric Kush, Bryan Witzmann) battle it out with a few inexperienced guys in Austin Corbett, Kyle Kalis and Drew Forbes. The last of that group was drafted as a tackle, but it's pretty clear in watching him perform he'll be a guard before long. He was receiving right guard snaps near the end of minicamp. Some people are concerned by the void left by the departure of Kevin Zeitler via trade, but I say leave those concerns at home. John Dorsey did a solid job of adding veterans who can step in and do an adequate job in a pinch in Kush and Witzmann, two guys who had to do exactly that for a Bears team that won the NFC North. I also think most of the five aforementioned players will work on the ability to snap, creating a reliable backup option at any of the three interior positions. I saw someone write the other day that lining Baker Mayfield up behind a line that has a question at right guard and is starting Greg Robinson at left tackle is inexcusable, or something along those lines. Did they not watch how the line performed with Robinson at LT down the stretch last season? This group will end up being much stronger than people think, and I'm excited to watch how it ends up shaking out once the pads come on. Michael Reghi: The overall player quality and depth of the linebacker position. While Schobert and Kirksey are solid, neither is an elite difference maker. While looked upon as an edge rusher, Genard Avery's production will be vital to this position group making strides as the 2019 season unfolds. I look for two drafted rookies, Sione Takitaki, and Mack Wilson to be given prime opportunities to contribute immediately. Takitaki's a 240-pound 'thumper', that should bolster the unit's capabilities against the run. A caveat to this could be defensive coordinator Steve Wilks desires to add a safety to create a '4-2-5' personnel package more often than the norm, which could benefit any linebacking issues the defense could encounter. Garrett Bush: Believe it or not, I'm going off the grid with my answer. My biggest concern is the backup QB position. Drew Stanton and Garrett Gilbert doesn't give me any security that if Baker goes down for 3-4 games the Browns can stay afloat. The roster is too talented not to have a proven back-up QB that can put points on the board if the unthinkable were to happen. Jordan Zirm: It's probably the offensive line. The saga of Austin Corbett has been a strange one. You trade Kevin Zeitler for Olivier Vernon/OBJ every single time, but with Corbett spending much of OTAs and mini camp at backup center, it remains to be seen whether or not he can be a legitimate replacement at right guard. Can Greg Robinson continue his redemption tour? The only thing that can slow this Browns offense down is if Baker Mayfield is running for his life after every snap. It's on the revamped offensive line to prevent that from happening. Jeff Risdon: Offensive tackle. I just don't trust Greg Robinson to not be awful again at left tackle. Chris Hubbard was underwhelming on the right side and the depth is abysmal. Duke Johnson and RB2 If you were John Dorsey, How would you handle Duke Johnson and the RB2 position? Nick Shook: The team is deeper than I think even we realize at the position, so I don't think they can go wrong no matter what they decide to do. As Freddie Kitchens said last week, Duke Johnson will have an important role on this team for as long as he is on this team. Stump Mitchell raved about Duke's excellent ability to run with the ball and also catch passes out of the backfield, adding that they've studied some of Duke's tape as examples for other backs. And as with any commodity (except for Mayfield), you listen to all offers but don't make a trade until you get the right offer. I think it would take a decent amount for the Browns to part ways with Johnson, and until then, there's no reason to wring hands over it. Dontrell Hilliard looks much improved and has been one of my favorite players to watch, and I think he'll make the team out of camp. He could step into Johnson's role if Johnson departs, as he stated is his desire last week. Until that happens, though, I don't think it's as big of a deal as we've made it out to be. Michael Reghi: I'd continue to give Dontrell Hilliard every opportunity to continue his growth as a potential RB2 behind Nick Chubb, until Kareem Hunt rejoins the team in Week 9. Should confidence grow in the belief that Hilliard can handle the 5-8 touches he'd get per game, I'd move Johnson, with the understanding the return won't be better than a fifth rounder, most likely. Duke Johnson, with or without this team, isn't going to be a primary factor in its overall success, or failure, to win the division or make the playoffs. Garrett Bush: John Dorsey should do exactly what he has done so far. Keep calm and sleep well knowing he has all the leverage in the Duke Johnson saga. The Browns don't have to panic and do anything, Johnson is under contract and healthy. He will be a major piece in their offense for at least the first 8 games of the year until Kareem Hunt enters the fold. Duke will be motivated to prove he is a feature back and will play hard. The talk in the media is small beans. When training camp starts and the pads start cracking Duke will be ready. Jordan Zirm: If I'm John Dorsey, I'm working to find a trade partner for Duke. Duke will be a professional, and he was engaged during mini-camp. But the fact remains: he's unhappy and would like to be traded. It's already caused friction in the locker room, and probably won't get any better. Even with Kareem Hunt suspended for the first eight games, the Browns can get by with Nick Chubb and Dontrell Hilliard, who they appear to be high on. It's just not worth keeping Duke around for the sake of it. Jeff Risdon: He is not worth the headache. Like Baker Mayfield said, you're either on the train or you're not. Duke doesn't want to be on the train and the train will run just fine without him. Trade him for whatever someone will offer, but don't do it until training camp opens. The AFC North Who is the Browns toughest competition in the AFC North and why? Nick Shook: It's a tough call as of now, but it's a close one between the Steelers and Ravens. Baltimore had a fantastic defense last season and saw key pieces leave in free agency. How the Ravens perform after their retooling is paramount to their success or failure, as is the continued development of Lamar Jackson as an NFL quarterback. Pittsburgh, meanwhile, isn't the reigning division champion but still feels like the barometer for the Browns, even after trading away Antonio Brown. Sweeping both would be a huge accomplishment for these Browns, and a major mental boost for a team that still needs to prove the hype is warranted. Michael Reghi: The Baltimore Ravens. While many will tell you the defensive losses were significant, John Harbaugh's a top ten NFL head coach, who always keeps his defense formidable. While the Lamar Jackson passing game capability will need to show definitive improvement, the run game was powerful in 2018, and should still prosper. Going into 2019, the Ravens are the team that needs to be knocked off the AFC North division winning perch. Garrett Bush: My first reaction is to say the Baltimore Ravens, however, I'm not going to be stupid. The correct answer is always the Pittsburgh Steelers! I believe Lamar Jackson is set to take a step back in his progression this year and losing key players on defense will really hurt Harbaugh and the Ravens. The Steelers will be more of a traditional ground and pound team this year with the departure of Antonio Brown but that might not necessarily be a bad thing. Ben Roethlisberger will be more efficient and take less hits, and turn the ball over less often. The question is can the Steelers finally find someone to cover in the back end especially given the Browns upgraded skill positions at receiver and running back. The Steelers are on paper less talented than years prior, but don't be fooled - they are still the biggest threat to the Browns in the AFC North. Jordan Zirm: Honestly? I think it's the Baltimore Ravens. Lamar Jackson's ceiling remains to be seen, but adding Mark Ingram and Marquise Brown to that offense should help him out tremendously. And yes, the Ravens lost a lot of pieces on defense, but they were able to snag Earl Thomas in free agency to help soften that blow. I just don't trust the Steelers, who lost two dynamic play-makers and have drama simmering around every corner. Jeff Risdon: Baltimore is the defending champ so that makes them the default answer. To be the man, you've got to beat the man (in Ric Flair voice). They have a changing roster but I still like a lot of their defensive talent, and Lamar Jackson is a unique match-up that will alter game prep. Notice I didn't say he was great, but playing such a divergent attack can be an issue. Critical to success Excluding Baker Mayfield, what player or position group's play will be the most critical to the Browns success? Why? Nick Shook: Linebackers. The Browns struggled mightily against the run last season and attempted to address that with the additions made to the front four, but the strength of this defense will still rely on how well the linebackers play within it. I'm really interested to see how Sione Takitaki and Mack Wilson acclimate to the pro game once the pads come on, because if they can make an impact early, this defense will be significantly deeper and better as a result. Defense still wins championships, and Cleveland has a front four and secondary capable of doing so. It'll be up to the linebackers to answer the call. Michael Reghi: As I've already mentioned my linebacker concern, I'll swing to the offensive side of the ball here, as the overall play of the offensive line will be critical. I'm not a big admirer of the starting offensive tackles, both pedestrian at best, (WHY isn't perennial Pro Bowler Mitch Schwartz dominating as a Brown any longer????….egregious former GM error!) left guard Joel Bitonio, and center JC Tretter, along with who emerges as the starting right guard to replace Kevin Zeitler, will need to keep this offensive line intact on the interior. A major move upward from Austin Corbett would validate the confidence John Dorsey placed in him as a very early 2nd round choice in 2018, and will be needed for the unit to prosper. Garrett Bush: The defensive line will be the most pivotal unit and key to the Browns success in 2019. The Browns didn't land Gerald McCoy but they still have far and away the best starting front four in the AFC North. With the key acquisitions of Vernon and Richardson, the Browns have the ability to rush with four and stop the run at the same time. This is going to free up a lot of different drops and coverage looks for new Defensive Coordinator Steve Wilks. Myles Garrett could have a monster 20 plus sack type year if healthy for 16 games. Jordan Zirm: Outside of Baker, it's Odell Beckham Jr. We all know the talent he possesses. For the Browns to go as far as we think they can (the playoffs and beyond), OBJ needs to be at his peak. His presence on the field will open everything else up. Jeff Risdon: All the investment in the defensive line has to pay off. Myles Garrett, Sheldon Richardson, Olivier Vernon, Larry Ogunjobi, with Genard Avery and Trevon Coley (and others) providing depth-that should be a great unit. If they don't play to their potential, the rest of the defense will not work. Biggest Fear What is the thing that scares you the most for the Browns? Nick Shook: As with any team with great expectations, it's overall team health. I just want this team to make it to Week 1 fully healthy. Michael Reghi: While 'scared' isn't quite the approach I'd take here, the Browns should pay very close attention to the want, or not, of many of their 'star quality' performers to keep 'team' ahead of personal desires. 'Subjugating Ego'! Could it become a problem in the Browns locker room? It's professional sports, so the answer to that question is always, 'Yes'. Some thick skin may be required, say, if players offensively don't feel they 'saw the ball' enough in a particular game. How will that be handled? Baker Mayfield will be the one being asked about it each week and needs to handle the questioning professionally. Secondly, while Freddie Kitchens was excellent in his half-season role as offensive coordinator, his head coaching hat will need to be worn much differently. Fact is, while he could make the step with ease, the NFL has been littered down through the decades with competent coordinators, who flamed out when given head coaching opportunities. My initial belief, before the football flies, is Kitchens will make the transition smoothly. We won't know in earnest until we see results. Garrett Bush: What scares me the most about the Browns is what scares me the most about any contenders in the NFL. Injuries. They are going to happen. Its unavoidable. The only question is when and who. That's why I'm so impressed with the way Dorsey has built this roster. He's hedged his bet at just about each position and you can see the contingency plan in his meticulous selections in the draft, trades, and free agency. Jordan Zirm: It's injuries. OBJ has dealt with them. Denzel Ward had two concussions last season. If Baker Mayfield were to miss time, the backup QBs on the roster don't exactly inspire confidence. One of the only things that can really derail this train is key players missing time. Jeff Risdon: So much is expected of a team that is so precocious. A rookie head coach managing all those considerable talents and egos, all of which belong to players with little NFL experience. I do believe in Freddie Kitchens but it's unrealistic to think there won't be adversity. How does the green group handle it? I hope you enjoyed the round-table as everyone did a fantastic job answering the questions. If you liked this format, stay tuned for a look around the AFC North when I will get a report from talented writers in each of the other cities in the division. MORE: What the Lakers' new roster looks like with Anthony Davis WATCH: LaVar Ball on phone learning of Lonzo Ball, Anthony Davis trade NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players What Tim Duncan told LeBron James after Spurs beat Cavs in 2007 NBA Finals Rapoport: Broncos have picked successor to become next owner


While the Acura NSX hybrid supercar received a number of updates for the 2019 model year , none of them resulted in a significant increase in overall performance. But a new report out of Japan on Tuesday suggests a more-powerful NSX Type R could bow at the Tokyo Motor Show in October. According to Forbes , the NSX Type R will get a power boost, pushing the twin-turbocharged, 3.5-liter, hybrid V6's output to 650 horsepower -- a healthy bump over the 573 horsepower of the current car. Stiffer suspension components and larger, carbon-ceramic brakes will help with overall on-road poise, while aero bits like a rear wing and larger front splitter will improve airflow and add downforce at higher speeds. Of course, all these extra goodies will come at a price, and Forbes expects the NSX Type R will cost around $200,000. The standard NSX, meanwhile, has an MSRP of $157,500, though we've heard reports of massive discounts being offered . Research the Acura NSX on MSN Autos | Find an Acura NSX near you Ever since its launch in 2016, the NSX has been a bit slow to start. Sales haven't exactly been on fire, with just 102 examples sold in the US through April of this year. Still, that's a 42% increase over the same period in 2018, largely thanks to the chassis improvements and new color options. The addition of a Type R variant might make the NSX more appealing to well-heeled supercar customers -- assuming it's actually happening, anyway. When asked for comment, an Acura spokesperson said the Forbes report was "speculative and did not contain information on sourcing" and that the company has "no announcements to make regarding future plans for NSX." "NSX continues to play a critical role in our effort to refocus Acura around performance, both on road and track," the company said in a statement, "and we're very pleased with the significant impact it is having." 2019 Acura NSX in its tangy, new hue This was originally published on Roadshow.


Video by Reuters Investigators say an electrical short-circuit likely caused the fire that ravaged Notre Dame Cathedral earlier this week, a French official told the Associated Press on Thursday. The official, who is reportedly part of the French judicial police and spoke on the condition of anonymity, added that investigators still haven't received approval to work in the cathedral or to search through the rubble because of safety concerns. The cathedral was undergoing renovations when a massive fire broke out on Monday, destroying much of the building, including its famous spire and some stained-glass windows. The cathedral was ultimately saved from a total collapse after authorities initially predicted the fire could lead to its destruction. There were no deaths caused by the fire. French President Emmanuel Macron has pledged to rebuild the cathedral "even more beautifully." "We will rebuild Notre Dame Cathedral even more beautifully. We can do it, and once again, we will mobilize," he said earlier this week.


Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans is without question one of the best wide receivers in the NFL today, and perhaps one of the most underrated players . At just 25, Evans is already the Bucs' all-time leader in receiving yards with 6,103 and receiving touchdowns with 40. Now that Bruce Arians has come aboard, Evans' game could skyrocket to the next level next season, a scary thought if you aren't a Buccaneers fan. But, there is much more to Evans than just the football player on the field. Evans is not a diva - he has a wife and children and appears to be both a devoted husband and father - and has never caused any drama off the field. Some might not think that's a big deal. After all, Evans is a talented millionaire, so what does he have to complain about? In reality, Evans has overcome personal tragedy in a way few of us could imagine . Take a look back at this piece on Evans, and the childhood experience that shaped his life and helped turn him into the man he is today. MORE: Poker player loses brutal 31 million chip hand with pocket aces at 2019 WSOP Main Event Three Potential Landing Spots for Chris Paul News: Major trade target at safety, levels to Cowboys WRs, NFL's best RB NBA Depth Charts 2 Raiders who will become fan favorites during training camp


Bayer 04 Leverkusen have recorded 31 wins against Schalke in the Bundesliga (same as against Frankfurt)   only beating VfB Stuttgart more times in the competition (36). FC Schalke 04 only have a lower points-per-game average in the Bundesliga against Bayern (0.8) than they do against Leverkusen (1.1, min. 9 games played). Bayer 04 Leverkusen scored six goals in one half in their 6-1 win against Eintracht Frankfurt last time out - the first team to do so since Borussia Mönchengladbach in April 1978 when they recorded the largest ever Bundesliga victory, beating Dortmund 12-0. Following four consecutive wins, Leverkusen are now the third-best team during the second half of the season; their last defeat came at the start of April (2-4 v Leipzig). They last celebrated more than four wins in a row three years ago (7 wins). Leverkusen's top scorer Kai Havertz (19 years, 328 days) is the youngest player in Bundesliga history to reach 15 goals in a season. Only Horst Köppel (19 years, 269 days) was younger when scoring his 22nd BL goal. Und so geht's ins letzte Auswärtsspiel der Saison! 🔵⚪👇 #B04S04 pic.twitter.com/6koQuEXhYm   FC Schalke 04 (@s04) May 11, 2019 All nine of Kai Havertz's goals during the second half of the season have given Leverkusen the lead   a league high in 2019. He has made it 1-0 seven times this season   a joint league high alongside Hoffenheim's Andrej Kramaric. Leverkusen's Julian Brandt has been involved in 13 goals during the second half of the season (5 goals, 8 assists). He had previously only ever contributed to a maximum of 12 goals in an entire season. FC Schalke 04 secured their Bundesliga status thanks to the 0-0 draw with Augsburg. The Royal Blues have only won one of their last five BL games (D2 L2), although that victory did come in the Revierderby at Borussia Dortmund (4-2). Schalke failed to score in a Bundesliga game for the 12th time this season in the 0-0 draw against Augsburg - only Nürnberg and Stuttgart have a worse record (both 14). The last time S04 endured as many matches without a goal was in 1996/97 (14). Schalke are unbeaten in three away matches under Huub Stevens in the Bundesliga (W2 D1). The Royal Blues have picked up 17 of their 31 points this season on the road (55%)   a league high percentage.


The 2019 NFL supplemental draft will take place Wednesday, July 10 at 10:00 a.m. PT via an email system. Teams around the league are first broken up into three groups : clubs with six or fewer wins, non-playoff teams with greater than six wins and the 12 playoff teams. A lottery is then used to determine the draft order for each round. By the deadline, each club can submit a bid on an available prospect by emailing the league the highest round they would select that player. The highest bidder then wins the player but forfeits that pick in the same round of 2020 NFL draft. Five players are eligible for selection in today's @NFL Supplemental Draft. pic.twitter.com/jLv48vI1Fk - NFL345 (@NFL345) July 10, 2019 Five prospects are available this year: Washington State safety Jalen Thompson, West Virginia wide receiver Marcus Simms, Syracuse linebacker Shyheim Cullen, Northland Community and Technical College tight end Devonaire Clarington and St. Francis defensive back Bryant Perry. Players not selected in this year's supplement draft become free agents eligible to sign with any of the 32 teams. MORE: Poker player wins 723K chips in 'bloodbath' hand at WSOP Main Event Former Steeler DeAngelo Williams throws shade at WR Ryan Switzer Roundup: Ariana Grande; Ross Perot Dies at 89; Tom Steyer Announces 2020 Run; Mexican Finance Minister Quits Packers impressed by consistency from new S Adrian Amos Mesmerizing speed could force Jon'Vea Johnson onto Cowboys roster


Boaters have sought out these beacons of light for centuries, but they're just as striking from land. The main purpose of a lighthouse has always been functionality: markers of land ahead, they provided safe sailing into shore. Today, many of the country's lighthouses have made their way onto the National Historic Registry , others stand tall as lasting reminders of colonial times, while some are examples of architectural mastery. You don't have to be at sea to enjoy their beauty so why not make a trip just to stare, or climb up for the views of the water? These are the 10 lighthouses we'd plan a trip around. Pigeon Point Lighthouse, Pescadero, California Break up a road trip between San Francisco and Los Angeles with this quintessential California photo opp: a shot of one of the West Coast's tallest lighthouses amid a craggy coastline. The state park it's set on has trails to additional vista points so you can stretch you legs, too. January through April, you might see whales and at nearby Pescadero Marsh and Ano Nuevo State Natural Reserve, you'll find birds and elephant seals. Sankaty Light, Nantucket, Massachusetts Rent bikes, leave the main town , snake through Siasconset's streets, speckled with gray-shingled homes and fences entwined with wild roses, and you'll eventually find red-striped Sankaty on the island's highest, easternmost edge. Time your trip accordingly to walk the balcony, which is only open to the public a few times every year . Eldred Rock Lighthouse, Haines, Alaska As far as majestic Alaskan landscapes go, the state's oldest remaining lighthouse a red-roofed octagonal building framed by the snow-capped Chilkat Range is one of the best. Rumor has it the shipwreck that prompted this beauty's build, the sinking of the Clara Nevada , resulted in the disappearance of 800 pounds of gold that have never been found. The Lighthouses of the Apostle Islands, Wisconsin The nine lighthouses of the Apostles  six of which are listed on the National Historic Registry , and all of which make up what's said to be the largest single collection of lighthouses in the U.S. have been guiding boats through Lake Superior for more than 100 years. Explore them by boat yourself: The area's filled with sea caves and is a top destination for kayaking. Tybee Lighthouse, Savannah, Georgia Escape sleepy, sometimes steamy Savannah for Tybee, 20 miles away. Here, you'll find strips of beaches, seafood shops serving some of the best shrimp in the state, and history: Tybee Island Light Station is the oldest and tallest in Georgia. Portland Head Light, Portland, Maine It's hard to say what's more mystical, the sound of Portland Head's melancholy fog horn sounding through a gloomy Maine morning or the sight of Casco Bay in all its glory while white waves crash below on a sunny summer day. You'll likely be able to experience both in one visit. You know what they say about the weather in New England: Just wait, it'll change. Gay Head Light, Aquinnah, Massachusetts Some 20-plus miles from the island's busy ferry posts, out where State Road ends, stands the most beautiful spot in Massachusetts : Martha's Vineyard's first lighthouse, a beloved brick structure high atop red clay cliffs. Surrounded by local Wampum jewelry shops, it has views of the Elizabeth Islands (if it's sunny) and sits near The Outermost Inn , a charming island B&B owned by James Taylor's brother Hugh. Block Island Southeast Light, Block Island, Rhode Island It's hard to choose between New Shoreham's two lighthouses (and don't you dare attempt to debate it with locals) but the Southeast structure, built in a Gothic Revival and Italianate style that stands in contrast to most lighthouses of its time, has true architectural prowess. Plus, the Mohegan Bluffs it's built upon make for the perfect, windswept pitstop during a bike ride across Block Island. Point Robinson Lighthouse, Vashon, Washington Every trip to Seattle should include a short ferry ride to this cozy 10-acre park with wooded walking trails and picnic tables. The star? A red and white lighthouse with panoramic views of Mount Rainer that sits on a pebbly beach covered in driftwood. You can Airbnb the lighthouse keeper's quarters and, on Sundays in the summer (and by request other times of the year), tour the lighthouse. Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, Buxton, North Carolina Black and white candy cane stripes make this 208-foot lighthouse one of the most recognizable structures in the country. Its beacon shines 20 miles offshore, so it is well-known to boaters, too. Climb the 248 spiral steps or admire it from afar. Be sure to explore the rest of the barrier island of Hatteras , as it's the Outer Banks' quieter, wilder spot , where much of the sand remains undeveloped. All listings featured in this story are independently selected by our editors. However, when you book something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission.


SQ8 and RS Q8 practically confirmed. Audi's 130th Annual General Meeting was surprisingly important in terms of model lineup changes as aside from announcing a high-end A8 , the head honchos also revealed plans for an SUV onslaught. No fewer than seven SUV versions will be introduced before the end of the year, with the key word being "versions" since these will be derivatives of existing models rather than completely new vehicles. Research Audi on MSN Autos Two of them will be the first Sportback-badged SUVs, namely the Q3 Sportback   previously referred to by Audi as the Q4   and the fully electric E-Tron Sportback. Audi went on to mention another two will be "particularly sporty versions" of the Q8, so it's probably safe to assume the Four Rings company was talking about the hotly anticipated SQ8 and RS Q8. Both have been spied undergoing testing multiple times with very little camouflage, which means a full reveal of the dynamic duo later this year would make sense. Audi Sport will expand its SUV portfolio: Audi SQ8 Spied Undisguised With Diesel Engine Audi RS Q8 Spied Looking Very Quick At The 'Ring That brings the total of known models to four, but what about the other three? Well, a slideshow of a product roadmap presented by Audi Spain featured the RS Q3 for a release towards the end of the year. For whatever reason, the SQ3 was not listed, but we're expecting the warm version to come out first. The jury is still out regarding the identity of the seventh SUV variant, but one could speculate it's an RS version of the Q7. The boxy SUV is getting a mid-cycle refresh this year, which might come along with the full-fat Audi Sport treatment to complement the diesel-fueled SQ7. However, perhaps a more plausible scenario is the RS Q5 that's been rumored for a couple of years. We'll just have to wait and see, but one thing is for sure, Audi has a plethora of SUVs in its ever-growing portfolio. Source: Audi Coming soon... Audi RS Q3 Spied Making Very Angry Noises At The Nürburgring Audi E-Tron Sportback Rendered As Stylish Take Electric Crossover Follow MSN Autos on Facebook and Twitter


Mark Emmert holds the top job of a major organization. It oversees thousands of people and generates billions in revenue. It's not surprising the guy makes a lot of money. It always just looks silly, though, as Emmert is the president of the NCAA, which does not allow its athletes compensation beyond the scholarships schools give them. So, we'll take a minute to highlight that silliness here. Emmert, who has led the NCAA since 2010, made $2.9 million in net compensation in 2017, USA TODAY reports after examining the organization's tax filing . The 66-year-old was credited with $3.9 million in total compensation, but $1 million of a deferred $1.4 million payment had been reported in prior years, according to USA TODAY. Three other NCAA executives cleared $1 million in salary in 2017. Again, given the scope, size and profitability of college sports, it's not surprising that Emmert and his execs are well compensated, but it's always worth pointing out that finances in college athletics   from administrative and coaching salaries to facilities to travel   are all inflated because athletes are prohibited from taking part in the profit-taking. With news coming that athletes could be in line to profit off their name and likeness sometime in the near future and the NBA signaling the end of the one-and-done era, there is progress in player compensation, but during that time, there are a lot of checks getting cashed without players' names on them.


Jun. 24--BEIJING, China -- Chinese officials on Monday demanded compromise from the Trump administration, with hopes for an end to a bruising trade war resting on a key meeting this week with China's Xi Jinping. China's vice minister of commerce, Wang Shouwen, told journalists Monday that compromise had to come from both sides. "Both sides must make compromises and concessions, not just one party," Wang said. Relations are prickly in the lead-up to the meeting on the sidelines of the Group of 20 summit in Osaka, Japan. After trade talks broke down last month, the U.S. increased tariffs on Chinese goods worth about $200 billion to 25% from 10% and threatened tariffs on $325 billion more. Presidents Trump and Xi agreed last week to rekindle the talks. But in a step that further infuriated Chinese officials, the U.S. on Friday banned five Chinese tech companies from buying U.S. components without government permission -- after an earlier ban on Chinese tech giant Huawei and related entities. Unless Trump and Xi agree to pull back from the confrontation, the stage is set for increasingly sharp retaliations and the decoupling of the U.S. and Chinese economies in many high-tech fields, which would disrupt global supply chains and slow global growth. Wang called on the U.S. to reverse its actions against Huawei and others. "We hope the U.S. can remove certain unilateral measures inappropriately taken against Chinese companies in the spirit of free trade and the World Trade Organization," Wang said. He added that the two sides were "continuing to discuss the possibility of further communication." According to Hu Xijin, editor of the state-owned Global Times, the decision to blacklist five more companies has undermined the atmosphere of the upcoming Trump-Xi meeting and complicated chances of reaching a deal. In comments on Twitter, he added that it strengthened the hand of those in Beijing convinced that any deal with Washington was useless because the U.S. could not be trusted. He added that the "Chinese side is concerned about the fairness of a trade deal." China is expected to demand that the U.S. lift all tariffs as a condition to any deal, according to state media. A deal seemed close last month but failed to materialize, with the U.S. accusing China of breaking earlier commitments, and China saying the U.S. was not negotiating in good faith. The U.S. said China had made last-minute revisions -- reportedly related to enforcement mechanisms designed to ensure Chinese compliance. But China's public repudiation of those terms means Xi is unlikely to back down significantly without a retreat from the U.S. on its demands, as well as the removal of tariffs. One key Washington demand is for Beijing to end subsidies to strategic state-owned entities because this makes it hard for foreign companies to compete. To China, that demand is seen as an attempt to interfere with its domestic policies. Washington also has demanded an end to U.S. companies being forced to surrender trade secrets to Chinese partners as a condition for doing business in China and better protection of their intellectual property. The U.S. accuses Beijing of breaking a commitment to open up its market, but China insists it complies with World Trade Organization rules. Wang, who is a member of China's negotiating team, said the trade talks had to be based on equality and respect. "Mutual respect means that each should respect the sovereignty of the other country," he told journalists. "Focus on equality and mutual benefit means that consultations should be based on equality, and the agreement reached should be beneficial to both sides." In a sign of how much ground must be covered to overcome the trade conflict, Chinese state media have adopted a skeptical posture, arguing that Washington wants to prevent China from rising to become a global tech power -- one of Xi's flagship policies. "By adding five more Chinese companies to its blacklist, the U.S. has shown that its attitude won't change," a Global Times editorial said Sunday, calling on China to "abandon illusions" and become technologically independent of the U.S. "The U.S. doesn't want to see China develop its high technology and is determined by its strategic need to lead China in technology forever." Xi will also meet Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the summit, as well as other leaders from the BRICS grouping, which includes Brazil and South Africa. Chinese officials Monday also ruled out any G-20 discussion of recent mass protests in Hong Kong, calling this a domestic matter. Protests broke out over the Hong Kong government's plan to pass a law that would allow extradition to mainland China. Tough U.S. action against Huawei, the world's second-biggest smartphone maker, is particularly sensitive in China. In addition to the ban on supplying components without government permission, the U.S. has laid charges of fraud and theft of trade secrets against the company and one of its executives, Meng Wanzhou, and has mounted a vigorous campaign in Europe to sway allies from using Huawei in 5G networks, arguing this would compromise security. Huawei has rejected the accusations. The five additional Chinese companies banned Friday by the U.S. were Higon, Sugon, Chengdu Haiguang Integrated Circuit, Chengdu Haiguang Microelectronics Technology and Wuxi Jiangnan Institute of Computing Technology. The companies are involved in high-tech computing or military technology. China is working on its own list of "unreliable entities," with FedEx likely to be one of the first U.S. companies hit, according to the Global Times, after the courier company twice misdirected or returned Huawei packages. Other companies that could be declared unreliable are those that flout the rules or "spirit" of contracts, block supplies to Chinese companies or harm the interests of Chinese companies. FedEx apologized for "an operational error" after it failed to deliver a Huawei phone on Saturday that had been sent from PC Magazine's London office to its New York office, citing the ban. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said Monday that FedEx had to take responsibility for failing to ship the phone, but he also blamed the Trump administration for triggering the chaos. "The U.S. government has been trumping up charges to abuse national security and employing state power to clamp down on a Chinese company," Geng said. "That is the root cause of the problem. U.S. bullying has hurt Chinese companies and U.S. companies. It affects normal operations of businesses and disrupts normal cooperation." In May, Reuters reported that FedEx directed two parcels that should have gone to Huawei's Asia offices to the United States and tried to reroute two others. Huawei has accused FedEx of conducting a vendetta against it. To smooth the way for the Osaka talks, Vice President Mike Pence on Friday postponed a planned speech where he was expected to denounce China's human rights record. The U.S. State Department, however, released a report last week on religious freedom globally, criticizing China over the detention of at least a million Muslim people from Uighur and other ethnic groups in Xinjiang, western China. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo called the detentions "an outright atrocity." ___ (c)2019 the Los Angeles Times Visit the Los Angeles Times at www.latimes.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.


(AP Photo/Keith Srakocic) You cannot understand the importance of evaluations that take place during NFL preseason games. For fans it isn't always the most entertaining football but for the Pittsburgh Steelers coaching staff, every snap of these games is crucial. This week the Steelers take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first preseason game of the season and we personally can't wait to see some of these young players in live action. Here are four positional units we want to keep a close eye on this Friday. Free safety With Sean Davis dealing with a finger wound it has been primarily Kameron Kelly taking first-team reps. But on Wednesday we saw rookie P.J. Locke in that spot and Marcus Allen is listed at the No. 2 free safety on the depth chart. All three guys should see snaps this week and we really want to see someone step up and give some confidence in the safety depth chart. Tight end (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic) Pittsburgh desperately needs to find a true No. 2 tight end over the next month. Right now the depth chart is basically Vance McDonald and a bunch of guys, all with glaring flaws. The player we are most anxious to see if Christian Scotland-Williamson who is in his second season. It's also his second year of playing American football after coming over from England last year as part of the league's International Player Pathway. He's a ridiculous athlete and we can't wait to see him play. Outside linebacker Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports It's highly unlikely T.J. Watt or Bud Dupree play Friday which will give us all a good look at Ola Adeniyi and Sutton Smith. Both guys are crazy explosive and should provide some exciting plays. Pittsburgh needs to find some pass rushing in their outside linebacker rotation and Adeniyi, in particular, has the skills to do it. Wide receiver (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic) Other than JuJu Smith-Schuster every wide receiver on the roster is fair game for snaps on Friday. The reason we want to watch is to see who actually plays and who plays big. There's a chance Diontae Johnson and Donte Moncrief won't be able to go with not only opens things up for the wide receivers but doesn't make like easy on the young quarterbacks trying to throw the football. MORE: A furious Chris Davis had to be held back from Orioles manager Brandon Hyde News: Cowboys predicted to win Super Bowl 54, Garrett: 'not even close' 8 players to watch during Packers' preseason opener vs. Texans Roundup: Bella Hadid and The Weeknd Appear to Split Again, Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame Class 'He's a circus catch guy': Rookie WR Jakobi Meyers is a converted QB standing out at Patriots camp


Whether you're looking for somewhere posh, stylish, and steamy, or you've got your heart set on a quaint and down-to-earth spot in New England, there's an East Coast oceanside town that can fit the bill. From Maine's Bar Harbor to Florida's Miami Beach, these East Coast beaches could make Californians jealous. SAND HOLLERS When it comes to the country's most scenic and coveted coastlines , Americans tend to look west to California. But the East Coast is home to plenty of gems of its own. From family-friendly havens to wild party sands, don't miss these underrated Atlantic Coast hot spots. CAPE MAY, NJ One of the best things about Cove Beach in Cape May is the lighthouse. The historic structure still lights up the beach to create oceanside enchantment each evening. It's a charming footnote to a full day of swimming, hunting seashells, and exploring the dunes. What's more, the entire town is a National Historic Landmark thanks to its exceptionally well-preserved Victorian buildings, built mainly during the late 19th century. BETHANY BEACH, DE The Diamond State might not be the first to come to mind when planning a beach vacation, but Bethany Beach in the Delaware town of the same name more than fills the bill. The town is small and quiet, but the beach is expansive and has a boardwalk for picking up souvenirs or grabbing lunch. The waves can get big enough for surfing. MYRTLE BEACH, SC With 60 miles of beach, a subtropical climate, and one of the best boardwalks on the East Coast, Myrtle Beach is among the most famous summer destinations on the Atlantic. This something-for-everyone hotspot is a mecca for art enthusiasts, golf lovers, and even symphony aficionados. OCEAN CITY, MD When visiting Ocean City Beach, be sure to make time for the 3-mile boardwalk, with all its shops, rides, carousel, and places to eat. Bring the dog, too -- pets are allowed on the beach and boardwalk. Visitors may even spot a few dolphins. There are 10 miles of beaches -- all free -- and two are reserved for surfers. Fishing is permitted year-round, while horseback riding is allowed off season. DUCK, NC "Quaint" is the name of the game on the island of Duck, tucked away in the scenic Outer Banks. On one side of the island is the ocean coast; on the other is scenic Currituck Sound. The town's clean beaches span seven miles and are all walkable from the village center's sound-front park, restaurants, and shops. MARTHA'S VINEYARD, MA Martha's Vineyard is one of America's classic summer beach colonies. It's known for hosting a who's who of celebrities and socialites, from the Kennedys to Reese Witherspoon, but is charming and low-key compared with the pomp and glitz of its East Coast celebrity beach rival the Hamptons. REHOBOTH BEACH, DE Rehoboth Beach is especially popular with families. The beaches are clean and scenic, though crowded during peak season. The boardwalk, which runs a full mile, is hyped as another of the East Coast's best. BAR HARBOR, ME Leave sunbathing to the Southeast. Bar Harbor, which embodies New England's rugged coastline, is all about action and adventure. Rocky, rustic, and natural, the beach is nestled between the North Atlantic and the mountains, lakes, and rugged coastline of Acadia National Park. DAYTONA BEACH, FL The Daytona 500 is one of the most famous names in the world of automotive speed, but the "Original American Beach," as Daytona Beach bills itself, is surprisingly relaxing, carpeted with white sand that brushes against warm, bright blue water. MIAMI BEACH, FL It had to be on the list: Miami Beach , haven for the rich and beautiful. Beyond imported sports cars and well-tanned eye candy, however, the beach is about as close as you'll get to the Caribbean without leaving the states, and surrounded by Art Deco architecture and tempting nightclubs. FLYING POINT BEACH | SOUTHAMPTON, NY This Hampton beach is secluded, clean, and fun -- lots of fun. It features miles of mostly empty dunes and the culture of Flying Point has allowed scantily clad beachgoers of both genders to roam, stay all night, and even light bonfires over the years. OCEAN CITY, NJ From the bustling, boardwalk-lined beaches on the north end of the island to the secluded stretches of sand near a wildlife reserve on the south, Ocean City's beaches are clean, family-friendly, and bustling. On clear days, you can see Atlantic City, or at least what's left of it. CHINCOTEAGUE ISLAND, VA Chincoteague Island lures visitors and Virginians alike as an alternate to its better-known, more crowded cousin, Virginia Beach -- and better for its lack of high-rises, tourist bustle, boardwalks, and traffic. EMERALD ISLE, NC Emerald Isle barred hotels along its coast and stayed pristine. Instead of lodging, this hideaway provides plenty of picnic areas, pavilions, and recreation spots right off the sand. It's also one of few hot spots that still allows beach driving during the busy season. TYBEE ISLAND, GA Savannah is the Hostess City of the South, and its signature beach is Tybee Island -- so well known for its cuisine that celebrity chef Paula Deen has a beach house there. Its nearby salt marshes teem with birds and other wildlife unique to the area. BOWMAN'S BEACH | SANIBEL, FL The coastline is void of hotels and other human clutter, and reaching the beach requires walking a quarter-mile footbridge. The reward is pristine white sand and all the shells a collector can carry. FOLLY BEACH, SC Folly Beach gives Southern California a run for its sun. The average temperatures are 85 degrees in summer, 65 in fall, 75 in spring, and 55 in winter. The beaches are expansive, the sunsets painted, and landmarks include a local lighthouse and pier. JONES BEACH, NY Jones Beach is less than 20 miles from New York City -- but a million miles away. Part of a state park by the same name, Jones Beach boasts 6.5 miles of white beaches made of raised barrier islands, the brainchild of legendary New York builder and planner Robert Moses. NAGS HEAD, NC Nags Head keeps its beaches clean and full through a dual program of sand relocation and public education on beach conservation called "leave only your footprints in the sand." The beach, a tourist hotspot, keeps it fun by issuing permits for pit fires on the beach. FIRE ISLAND, NY Fire Island has been a haven for New Yorkers for generations, attracting an easygoing and unpretentious crowd of local surfers and tourists thanks not just to pristine beaches, but campings spots, hiking trails, the Sunken Forest, and famous Fire Island Lighthouse.


The weather report shows warm temperatures are in store for Cambridge over the next few days, according to drone-powered weather forecasting service Saildrone . Temperatures will get even hotter on Sunday, with a high of 94 degrees. Also look for light rainfall later in the week. Friday's forecast shows the highest possibility of rain at 80 percent, with expected rainfall of 0.27 inches. Skies will be partly cloudy for the next few days, and clear Saturday and Sunday. Winds will remain fairly calm through the week, with the highest speeds on Thursday at just 12 mph. This story was created automatically using Saildrone's local weather forecast data, then reviewed by an editor. We also incorporate historic weather data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Video by CBS Philadelphia PHILADELPHIA   After garnering national attention for threatening to put children in foster care if their parents did not pay their school lunch debt, a Pennsylvania school district said it will now accept the donation from a Philadelphia CEO to cancel more than $22,000 in outstanding lunch debts. The Wyoming Valley West School District Board of Directors Wednesday published an apology letter , which also said it would accept La Colombe Coffee Roasters CEO Todd Carmichael's donation. Carmichael offered a donation of $22,467 to the district to settle the debt. However, his charitable effort was rejected by the board president, Joseph Mazur. Mazur said he believed the parents were able to pay off the debts. Carmichael penned an op-ed that ran in several news outlets in the district's area, criticizing Mazur's rejection. But Wednesday's letter said they would take the donation and put it in the Wyoming Valley West Educational Foundation to eliminate the debt owed by the parents. One of Carmichael's representatives said they are incredibly optimistic about the donation helping affected families and hope for a quick resolution. The letter also apologized for the language in letters sent to parents with outstanding lunch debts . The letter said parents who did not pay the debts could have their children taken from them and placed in foster care. "The Wyoming Valley West School District Board of Directors sincerely apologizes for the tone of the letter that was sent regarding lunch debt," the letter reads. "It wasn't the intention of the district to harm or inconvenience any of the families of our school district." The letter went on to say the district now qualifies for the Community Eligibility Program, which means all district students will get free breakfast and lunch in all of its schools for the next five years regardless of income.


FUJAIRAH, United Arab Emirates (Reuters) - The United States sought on Wednesday to bolster its case for isolating Iran over its nuclear and regional activities by displaying limpet mine fragments it said came from a damaged oil tanker and saying the ordnance looked Iranian in origin. Iran has denied involvement in explosive strikes on two tankers in the Gulf of Oman last week and four tankers off the United Arab Emirates on May 12, both near the Strait of Hormuz, a major conduit for global oil supplies. But the incidents have fueled tensions that flared with the U.S. pullout last year from world powers' 2015 nuclear accord with Iran, followed by fresh U.S. sanctions to stifle Tehran's vital oil trade, and a retaliatory Iranian threat this week to resume uranium enrichment in breach of the deal. France and Germany said on Wednesday they would crank up efforts to halt any spiral toward conflict with Iran, but that time was running out and the risk of war could not be ruled out. Iran's signal of preparedness to stockpile enriched uranium beyond the deal's limit, and refine uranium to a fissile purity higher than deemed necessary for civilian uses, prompted U.S. President Donald Trump to warn on Tuesday he was ready to take military action to stop Tehran developing a nuclear bomb. The Islamic Republic denies having any such intentions. But Trump also left open whether he would support the use of force to protect Gulf oil supplies Washington fears might be put in jeopardy by Iran in the brewing confrontation. "We want to unify our efforts so that there is a de-escalation process that starts," French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian told reporters in Paris. "There is still time and we hope all the actors show more calm. There is still time, but only a little time." Iran, where hardline foes of detente with the West have been strengthened by Trump's pressure campaign, said on Wednesday it would give European powers no more time beyond July 8 to save the nuclear deal by shielding its economy from U.S. sanctions. President Hassan Rouhani said Iran's actions were the "minimum" Tehran could undertake one year after the Trump administration withdrew from the deal, but that its steps were reversible "if they return to their commitments". Iran's Foreign Ministry said later that senior diplomats from Iran, France, Britain, Germany, Russia and China - the remaining signatories to the nuclear deal - would hold the next quarterly meeting of the accord's oversight commission in Vienna, where the U.N. nuclear watchdog is based, on June 28. Underscoring regional jitters, Kuwait and Iraq called for wisdom and reason in dealing with the latest developments in order to defuse tension and forestall clashes, Kuwait's state news agency KUNA reported. U.S. DISPLAYS MINE FRAGMENTS, MAGNET In the United Arab Emirates port of Fujairah on Wednesday, the U.S. Navy exhibited pieces of limpet mines and a magnet it said its personnel extracted from one of two oil tankers attacked in the Gulf of Oman last week. The U.S. military earlier released images it said showed Iranian Revolutionary Guards removing an unexploded mine from Japanese-owned tanker Kokuka Courageous, which was hit by blasts along with Norwegian-owned Front Altair tanker on June 13. "The limpet mine that was used in the attack is distinguishable and also strikingly bearing a resemblance to Iranian mines that have already been publicly displayed in Iranian military parades," Sean Kido, commanding officer of an explosive ordnance dive and salvage task group in the U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT), told reporters. Small fragments said to have been removed from the Kokuka Courageous were on display alongside a magnet purportedly left by the Revolutionary Guard squad allegedly captured on video. The Japanese company that owns the Kokuka Courageous had said its ship was damaged by two "flying objects", but NAVCENT dismissed this account. "The damage at the blast hole is consistent with a limpet mine attack, it is not consistent with an external flying object striking the ship," Kido said, adding that nail holes visible in the hull indicated how the mine was attached to the ship's hull. The location of the mine above the ship's waterline indicated the intention was not to sink the vessel, he said. Two Western security sources told Reuters this week the attacks seemed calibrated to inflict only limited damage and avoid injury to show that Iran could sow chaos if it wanted to, possibly to persuade Washington and other foes to back off rather than trigger conflict. Kido also said NAVCENT had collected biometric information including fingerprints from the ship's hull that would help in crafting a criminal case against the assailants. ROCKET HITS WESTERN OIL SITE IN IRAQ In another incident likely to fan tensions, a rocket crashed onto a site in southern Iraq used by foreign oil companies on Wednesday, including U.S. energy giant ExxonMobil, wounding three people. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack near the southern Iraqi city of Basra - the fourth time in a week rockets have landed near U.S. installations. There were no casualties or major damage in the earlier incidents. An Iraqi security source said it appeared that Iran-backed groups in southern Iraq were behind Wednesday's Basra incident. Iranian officials have made no comment about the attack but have strongly denied all other allegations that Tehran has targeted energy tankers and facilities in the region. Although the United States and Saudi Arabia have pointed fingers at Iran for all the tanker attacks, several European nations have said more evidence is needed. "The dynamics of the two attacks are not clear, and the video that the U.S. said demonstrated Iran's role was also not clear," a Western diplomat in the Gulf told Reuters. (Additional reporting by Abdelhadi al-Ramahi, Sylvia Westall, Firouz Sedarat and Davide Barbuscia in Dubai, Aref Mohammed and Ahmed Rasheed in Iraq, Nayera Abdallah in Cairo, Bozorgmehr Sharafedin in London, John Irish and Michel Rose in Paris and Joseph Nasr in Berlin; Writing by Mark Heinrich; Editing by Andrew Cawthorne)


The Seahawks made a change at the back end of their backfield depth chart on Wednesday. The team announced the signing of running back Marcelias Sutton to the 90-man roster. He takes the spot previously held by Adam Choice , who signed with the team after the draft and was waived with an injury designation. Sutton tried out for the Seahawks at their rookie minicamp earlier this month after going undrafted out of Oklahoma. Sutton was limited to six games for the Sooners last season and gained 152 yards on 29 carries when he was in the lineup. Sutton joins sixth-round pick Travis Homer as rookies on a depth chart fronted by Chris Carson , Rashaad Penny , J.D. McKissic and C.J. Prosise .


The Tennessee Titans haven't exactly been known for a strong passing offense in recent times. But their group of wide receivers is much better than it has been in the past as they prepare to head into the 2019 season. This offseason they've added two particularly notable names to Arthur Smith's offense in former Tampa Bay Buccaneers slot receiver Adam Humphries, and Ole Miss wideout A.J. Brown. Humphries is coming off of a career year in which he racked up 76 receptions for 816 yards and five touchdowns. The only question remaining is if he'll be able to translate that level of success into a larger role with the Titans. Brown has shown a significant amount of promise since being drafted No. 51 overall in the second round of the draft after a highly successful collegiate career. As of now, the Titans' list of receivers consists of Cameron Batson, A.J. Brown, Corey Davis, Cody Hollister, Adam Humphries, Darius Jennings, Joseph Parker, Anthony Ratliff-Williams, Kalif Raymond, Tajae Sharpe, Taywan Taylor and Jalen Tolliver. Obviously, only a select few of these players will make the final cut when the Titans trim down to a 53-man roster later on this year. Here's a look at those who did make it to that point from 2015-2018. 2015: Kendall Wright, Justin Hunter, Dorial Green-Beckham, Harry Douglas 2016: Kendall Wright, Tajae Sharpe, Rishard Matthews, Andre Johnson, Harry Douglas 2017: Taywan Taylor, Rishard Matthews, Eric Decker, Corey Davis 2018: Taywan Taylor, Tajae Sharpe, Corey Davis, Cameron Batson Just by glancing at this, it's easy to come to the conclusion that 2019's pass catchers will top the production of those in the past. The team has a particularly special rising star in Davis, who totaled 65 receptions for 891 yards and four touchdowns last season. Brown will learn a lot from him, and has the talent to become just as successful as Davis, if not even more so, in his professional career. Humphries also brings a good amount of experience to the table with proven success. Along with these three, players like Sharpe and Taylor have shown some exciting flashes and are eagerly competing for a secure spot on the team. It's been a while since the Titans have had a group with this much value, versatility, upside and depth, but it will be up to those who make the final cut to prove just how much of a difference they can make on offense. MORE: NBA free agency roundup: The latest updates around the league NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players Aaron Rodgers, Brett Favre golf together at Baha Mar Showdown Rod Smith on early impression of Giants: 'It's a first-class organization' Baker Mayfield reminds Julian Edelman of...himself as Kent State's QB


Brunch is already a pretty perfect meal. But throw in some voluminous-wig-wearing, sharply contoured drag queens sashaying between tables and brunch gets even even better. During a drag brunch, drag queens perform live songs, lip sync to party favorites, dance, interact with the crowd and make plenty of irreverent jokes, all while you get to enjoy poached eggs, French toast and pancakes, and guzzle down Bloody Marys, mimosas and glasses of champagne. June is Pride Month, the perfect time to check out one of these high-energy performances/meals. New York City is our nearby mecca for drag brunches (though there are a couple in the Garden State; see below). Here are the drag brunches in and around the Big Apple that don't disappoint. Make sure to have your dollar bills handy to tip the queens   you can't stick a credit card into a sparkly leotard. Lips Lips has been Manhattan's go-to drag joint for more than two decades. This legendary, burlesque-inspired spot (check the gaudy chandeliers and red velvet curtains) is devoted to drag   from its nightly drag shows to the queens hired, not just as performers but servers too. Queen Ginger Snaps leads the Broadway-themed Sunday drag brunch. While guests dine on eggs Benedict, ham and cheese omelettes and buttermilk pancakes, the drag performers parody songs from shows like "Mary Poppins," "Wicked" and "Annie." And for $6 more, diners can upgrade to "premium" dining, which includes unlimited mimosas and Bloody Marys. The brunch and show package, which includes your meal, is $27.50. Go: 227 E 56th St., New York; 212-675-7710, nycdragshow.com . MORE BRUNCH: 22 great brunches in North Jersey UBER EATS REQUESTS: Some of these are just nuts (or just no onions) DINNER WITH ESTHER: Eat and drink well in stunning Morristown mansion at next 'Dinner with Esther' La Pulperia If one weekend drag brunch isn't enough to satisfy, head to La Pulperia. This Latin restaurant has two locations, one in Clinton and one on the Upper East Side. The UES holds its drag brunch on Saturdays, the Clinton spot on Sundays. Both are hosted by Ritzy Bitz, who often brings in other queens to perform with her. This beachy, rustic restaurant with light wood fixtures and a full bar is the venue for lots of lip-syncing, dancing, competitions and stunts (Ritzy Bitz is a gymnast so expect some splits and flips). The interactive show is helped along by plenty of cocktails   such as the Negroni Mezcal ($16) and the Fernandez, made with Mezcal, fernet, hibiscus syrup, egg whites and chocolate bitters ($15). Plus, the Clinton brunch offers unlimited mimosas for $30. Brunch options include oysters ($3.50 each), frittatas with cherry tomato confit ($18) and pulled pork tostadas ($19). Both locations have two seatings for the drag brunch at 12 and 2:30 p.m. Go: 371 W. 46th St, New York; 212-960-3176, pulperianyc.com . The Honey Well The Honey Well's drag brunch   cleverly named "WELL, Honey"   takes place once a month, hosted by queens Lagoona Bloo and Rosé. Settle in at this snug bar and restaurant, with its patterned walls lit with sunny yellow lights, for a meal and a show. Expect comedy, lip syncing, live singing, plenty of dancing and perhaps a death drop or two. A $49 ticket includes a cocktail and one brunch entrée from a small list that includes pork belly grits, eggs Benedict, a potato pancake breakfast sandwich, breakfast mac and cheese and an acai bowl. Doors open at 11:45 a.m., brunch is served between 11:45 and 1 p.m. and the show begins at 1:30 p.m. No food is served after 1:30 p.m., though drinks can be bought all day. Check the Honey Well's Facebook for specific dates. Go: 3604 Broadway, New York; thehoneywellnyc.com . Oscar Wilde The Victorian-style bistro Oscar Wilde is always trying to live in the spirit of its name-sake. And were Oscar Wilde around in 2019, we're pretty sure he would love a drag brunch. So, throughout Pride Month   until June 29   Oscar Wilde will host drag brunches every Saturday and Sunday. The queen of the hour is Jasmine Rice LaBija   a Juilliard School graduate with a soaring voice who often incorporates operatic music into her act. The eats include chicken and waffles, the Wilde Burger with Guinness cheese and fermented cabbage, and pancakes with apple and bacon marmalade. There are two seatings every Saturday and Sunday: the first is from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and the second is from 3 to 4:30 p.m. The shows start at 1:30 and 3 p.m. The cost is $25 per person, which includes the show, one entrée and one drink (either a signature cocktail, mimosa, Bloody Mary or sparkling wine). Or, for $40 per-person (your entire table must participate), you can get unlimited sparkling wine, mimosas and Bloody Marys for 90 minutes during the show, plus one entrée. Go: 45 W 27th St., New York; 212-213-3066, oscarwildenyc.com . Dromedary Urban Tiki Bar Dromedary Urban Tiki Bar's drag brunch "Get Your Panties in a Brunch" gets pretty weird sometimes, admits queen and co-producer of the show Lady Bearica. Like queen-Emi-Grate-slowly-eating-lunch-while-lip-syncing-to-Enya's-"Only Time" kind of weird. "Our show allows us to connect with the low-brow roots of drag that sometimes get lost and forgotten in the mainstream," said Lady Bearica. This brunch stars and is produced by queens Blvck Lae D, Lady Bearica, Ariel Italic and Emi Grate. They each perform about eight numbers for a "marathon" drag brunch that runs from 1:30 to 4 p.m. on Sundays. Sometimes they do duets. Sometimes they sing live. And sometimes they walk out into the middle of a busy intersection, literally stopping traffic. The menu is simple: tacos, nachos, chicken sandwiches, Beyond burgers, all ranging around $10. Grab a chair on the dog-friendly patio with your pooch, order a Frosty Flamingo which comes with a tiny inflatable raft around it ($11) or opt for bottomless cocktails, and take in the craziness that ensues. Go: 266 Irving Ave., Brooklyn; 347-715-4255, facebook.com/dromedarybar . The Liberty The Liberty just announced that its "Liberty Belles Drag Brunch," which started as a monthly event in October 2018, will now take place weekly -- running from 1 to around 3:30 p.m. on Sundays. Gina Tonic, who has been with the show since the beginning, will host the brunch every first and third Sunday of every month. The other dates will be hosted by a rotating roster of queens. For Pride Month, Gina Tonic will host on June 16, with Nancy Nogood on June 9 and 23, On World Pride Day, June 30, Amber Guesa will kick off the brunch from 12 to 3 p.m., with Tonic taking over from 4 to 7 p.m. "Gina and the girls bring in so much fun and excitement to The Liberty," said Christoper Metts, event coordinator at The Liberty. Metts says the queens give the crowd the works: comedy, live singing and, of course, dramatic lip syncs. They even run out of the big, open French doors and interact with people on the street, often enticing folks to come in and join the fun. The Liberty serves brunch dishes including salmon tartines, steak and eggs and eggs Benedict (ranging from about $15 to $25). Metts recommends ordering the brunch tower, a mutli-teared platter full of scones, crepes and muffins ($32, serves two). And we recommend opting for bottomless cocktails: two hours of mimosas, Bloody Marys, sangria and beer for $20. Go: 29 W 35th St., New York; 212-967-4000, thelibertynyc.com . The Deep End Check out the Brooklyn drag scene at The Deep End's brunch. This warehouse-turned-bar's walls are painted ocean blue with images of mystical sea creatures. The topsy-turvy space gets even more fantastical on Saturdays from 2 to 4 p.m. during the drag brunch, hosted by Harrison Curley and featuring performances from a rotating lineup of queens. As for eats, brunch favorites at The Deep End include breakfast tacos with chorizo con papa and egg tacos; "mermaid" Benedict with lox; and caramelized brioche French toast. Times and dates of The Deep End's drag brunch occasionally change, so call ahead to check its Facebook page to make sure a brunch is scheduled. Price is $30 for bottomless mimosas and a meal. Go: 1080 Wyckoff Ave., Ridgewood, NY; 347-689-4996, thedeepend.nyc . Fresco's Cantina Brunch is booming at Fresco's Cantina in Astoria, Queens. Its weekly drag brunch kicked off in January 2018 with just a noon seating. They soon had to add an additional 3 p.m. seating due to high demand. Each seating includes two, 45-minute sets. At noon, Gloria Swansong and Golden Delicious are your hosts, joined by a guest queen; and at 3 p.m. Coco Taylor leads the brunch with another guest queen. Fresco's offers a $35 per-person brunch deal, plus tax and tip, that includes a personal carafe of sangria or mimosa, as well as an entrée. Guests may also order a la carte from the brunch menu. Happy hour runs all day on Sundays.   Alex Biese, reporter Go : Fresco's Cantina, 12-14 31st Ave., Astoria, Queens; 347-808-7338, frescoscantina.com . Bonus: New Jersey drag brunches Talde, Jersey City Why no one thought to start a drag brunch in Jersey City until 2019, we can't say. But we're happy to report that Talde finally righted this wrong with its Saturday drag brunch called "What's the Tea?" "Let's face it," said Zac Denham, general manager of Talde, who introduced the drag brunch in mid-March, "drag is trendy right now." Queens Marti Gould Cummings and Izzy Uncut lead the soirée, singing live, lip-syncing to "Mixes" (mash-ups of famous quotes and songs) and playing "lip-sync roulette"   a game where audience members request songs that the queens have to lip sync to, whether they know the song or not. (Once, a two-year-old boy suggested Cummings sing along to "Baby Shark," prompting a viral video of the two clapping and singing along to the song.) Executive chef Ruby Felix created a Pan-Asian-inspired menu just for the drag brunch. Selections include French toast with coconut whipped cream and coconut syrup ($14), steak and eggs with yuzu guacamole ($18) and "scallion potato not-latkes" with apple-pear jam ($11). The drink menu includes your standard Bloody Marys, Bellinis and mimosas ($16 for a pitcher) and specialty cocktails designed by mixologist Michelle DeSantis like plum basil margaritas ($13). "What's the Tea?" begins at 1 p.m. every Saturday. Reservations are highly recommended. Go: 8 Erie St., Jersey City; 201-630-0077, taldejerseycity.com . Cross and Orange, Asbury Park Asbury Park has long been known as a hub of LGBTQ inclusivity and representation at the heart of the Jersey Shore, and the city by the sea now has its very own booming drag brunch. Cross and Orange launched its drag brunch series around the holiday season in 2018. It has hosted four brunches with two seatings each, and has nearly sold out every time. Jolina Jasmine, Asbury Park's Miss Paradise for 2016 and a Long Branch native queen, is the emcee, with an Asbury Park-area disc jockey providing music. "The whole Asbury Park scene is very open and very accepting, so basically wherever you go in Asbury Park, you feel like family," Jasmine said of her local community in an interview this spring. With tickets at around $40 per person, the Cross and Orange drag brunch is a 21-and-older event that includes a prix-fixe menu and a complimentary cocktail. Restaurant event manager Melanie Rizzo tells us the next expected event is set to happen around Halloween.   Alex Biese, reporter Go: Cross and Orange, 508 Cookman Ave., Asbury Park; 732-361-5502, crossandorangeap.com . JOIN TODAY This article originally appeared on North Jersey Record: The 8 New York City drag brunches you need to hit during Pride Month


Interested in getting intel on the freshest new spots in Astoria? From a bakery to a hair salon, read on for the newest businesses to open their doors in this New York City neighborhood. Queens Bake House 33-04 Broadway First up, check out Queens Bake House . The bakery offers a variety of classic and original pastries, from eclairs to croissants to lemon and raspberry tarts. The spot also serves pancakes, scrambled egg whites, French toast and more. With a five-star rating out of 26 reviews on Yelp, Queens Bake House has been getting positive attention. Yelper Jonathan A., who reviewed the business on June 17, wrote , "Everything I've had has been a step above the rest. Bonbons [are] my fave, crunchy chocolate outside smooth and velvety on the inside. Carrot cake   so good. It's very simple and it just melts in your mouth." Yelper Alexey S. wrote , "This place deserves success. The desserts are excellent quality. Bonbons on par and wonderful tarts. If you can't afford to eat a fancy dessert at a bougie restaurant, go here." Queens Bake House is open from 6 a.m. midnight on Monday-Saturday and 8 a.m. midnight on Sunday. Culinary Noodle Kitchen 4202 30th Ave. Culinary Noodle Kitchen is an Asian fusion and Chinese spot that serves up noodle plates, soup bowls and dumplings. On the menu, look for the shrimp and calamari noodle plate with bean sprouts and bell peppers, or the beef, pork and vegetable boiled dumplings served with your choice of 12 different dipping sauces. The spot also offers vegetarian options. Yelpers are generally positive about Culinary Noodle Kitchen, which currently holds four stars out of 23 reviews on the site. Nomiki K., who reviewed the restaurant on March 29, wrote , "Phenomenal. I recommend for vegetarians the egg and leek dumplings. The soy sauce is homemade and just fresher as a result. The spicy noodle soup had an explosion of flavor." Culinary Noodle Kitchen is open from 11:30 a.m. 9:30 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday Sunday. (It's closed on Tuesday.) Ardona Beauty Salon 25-15 30th Ave. Last but not least, there's Ardona Beauty Salon , which offers cut and color options for clients. Schedule an appointment for a full highlight, an ombre, balayage or a blowout. The salon also offers men's haircuts, updos, makeup and Olaplex treatments. Ardona Beauty Salon is off to a promising start with four stars out of nine reviews on Yelp. Yelper Mabyani D. wrote , "Maria is the savior of blondes! I found her last year and every time I go there my hair looks more beautiful. I also got a haircut, which I loved." Ardona Beauty Salon is open from 10 a.m. 7 p.m. on weekdays and 11 a.m. 6 p.m. on Saturday. (It's closed on Sunday.) This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Domata Peko might prefer Los Angeles , but he might have to settle for Detroit. Since the Lions have, you know, shown interest in him and the Chargers and the Rams have not so far. Via Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press , Peko said in a TMZ.com video that he " had a nice visit " with the Lions. The 34-year-old defensive tackle spent the last two years with the Broncos. He has started at least 14 games in each of the last nine seasons. Originally drafted by the Bengals in 2006, he has 186 career starts. The Lions can't offer a starting role but they could use some depth behind Damon Harrison and A'Shawn Robinson . The Lions have an open roster spot after cutting well-traveled tight end Michael Roberts last week.


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. This July 20 marks 50 years since one of mankind's greatest triumphs -- when the first humans reached the surface of the moon. The historic Apollo 11 mission was culmination of the work of a relatively small group of leaders at NASA who marshaled private firms, government and academic partners, and public goodwill to achieve the bold vision laid out by of President John F. Kennedy in less than a decade. NASA faced a host of challenges -- politically, technologically, and financially -- as it sought to reach the moon in the 1960s. The strategies it employed can still inform space and other technology leaders today on how to pursue big goals and recover from the inevitable setbacks: What's your moon shot"? When President Kennedy set America on the course to the moon he sought a game-changing goal. Why? Because we were seemingly losing to the Russians in space and in the international political arena. To change the game, JFK changed the goal   to one that at the time seemed impossible. In today's tech industry parlance, a "moon shot" is a "BHAG," or a Big Hairy Audacious Goal. Putting a BHAG out there is a way to truly propel a business past its own perceived limitations and eventually the competition. But as businesses grow they can get more conservative. To stay on top they need to another a "moon shot" in the distance. Collaboration is king. Large goals live and die by collaboration. If a leader shows he or she is collaborating, their subordinates will want to demonstrate their own collaborative work ethic. Kennedy's NASA administrator, James Webb, modeled this when he instituted "The Triad," a three-person team that made all of NASA's biggest decisions collectively. Webb also stood out for his efforts to break down silos within NASA and his ability to get research, engineering, purchasing, manufacturing and operations to communicate and work together to achieve goals. Some of your best allies are on the outside. NASA's success was also the product of the many alliances it formed with disparate academic and research institutions, not-for-profits, elected leaders and other politically powerful players. When a big task was at hand, NASA often looked for resources outside the organization to get the job done. For instance, to solve the issue of overheating upon re-entering the Earth's atmosphere at 26,000 mph, NASA worked with MIT, Corning Glass, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California and others to create a shield that could withstand 3,000 degrees to safeguard the astronauts. Know what's going down . For businesses to succeed, their leaders must understand the larger ecosystem in which they operate. As the Apollo program got underway, the civil rights movement and a more politically active youth culture were coming to the fore in America. The leadership of the Apollo program responded by putting an emphasis on bringing in more minorities, women and young people. The median age of the staff working in Mission Control during the Apollo 11 moon landing was 24! Be ready for a major about face . Sometimes businesses get stuck in the mission and are resistant to strategic changes. For NASA in the 1960s, it was all about beating the Soviet Union to the moon. But fast forward to 1972 and we were laterally shaking hands with Russian cosmonauts in space. The joint Apollo/Soyuz mission was the culmination of a pivot from competition to cooperation. Organizations that hold on too tightly to their original sense of competition can ultimately lose the race. Assume failure. NASA's Apollo program was almost decimated before it started. After the successes of the Mercury and Gemini programs we were over confident in our success. Then three astronauts died in the Apollo 1 fire. It set NASA and the nation back. Another crew was almost lost in space during the Apollo 13 mission. In each case NASA's leaders were prepared to lead their organizations out of the ditch by being forthcoming about the causes of the setbacks. NASA invited third-party experts to help determine the shortcomings and create solutions -- and was very public about it all. And beware of hubris. In the aftermath of the Apollo 1 tragedy, NASA was very up front about one huge failing: that its previous successes led to a sense of invincibility. NASA had considered remedying what proved to be a contributing factor in the deadly fire -- the pure oxygen atmosphere in the space capsule -- but chose not to address it because it hadn't been an issue before. When success comes, pat yourself on the back once and keep the celebration short. There's always another moon shot to aim for on your horizon. Dick Richardson is the founder and CEO of Experience to Lead , a firm that offers immersive experiences to improve the leadership skills of senior business executives. He is also the author of the book "Apollo Leadership Lessons."


LAS VEGAS - History was made on Tuesday night as each and every one of the night's winners at Dana White's Contender Series 19 earned a UFC contract , and the UFC president was still buzzing when he chatted to media backstage at the UFC's Apex facility after the fights. "It's a no-brainer when you have a night like tonight and kids show up and perform like they did," White told reporters, including MMA Junkie, as he explained why he gave contracts to all five winners. "And it's not just about the way they performed, but who did they fight and how did they perform? You couldn't ask for a better night than tonight. It was incredible." Handing out contracts may seem a simple enough gesture, but UFC matchmakers Sean Shelby and Mick Maynard have to keep their respective rosters lean and balanced, so was the influx of five new athletes after one night a potential headache for the matchmakers? No, said White. "They feel the same way I do," he explained. "At the end of the day, me, them, you, we're all fight geeks, that's what we are, and when we see a night like tonight, it fires me up. I get excited, and every one of these kids came in and did what was expected of them to come in and get a UFC contract." The night, itself, proved to be the perfect advertisement for what White, Shelby and Maynard are looking for from prospective signings with all five fights offering all-out action and each fighter putting it all on the line in a bid to earn not just the win, but a UFC contract. "They say it at the beginning - it's a little corny, and whatever, but it's the truth - this is the hardest job interview ever," White said. "You know what you're here to do. I've been doing this for 20 years. You know what I'm looking for. "If you don't know what I'm looking for by now - I'm not looking for guys that come over here and try to win the opportunity to get into the UFC to play it safe to win. You've got to decide whether you want to do that the rest of your career, but you don't do it here. It's not what this is about, and it's not what I'm looking for." The Contender Series is proving to be a hugely popular platform for White and the UFC to identify and sign exciting prospects to their roster. But while the UFC president stated he would continue to sign fighters based on performance, regardless of the current roster size, he did warn that the number of incoming arrivals would mean that existing roster spaces would need to be opened up to accommodate them. "I'll give out five deals every week for the rest of this, for as long as this thing goes on, if they deserve it," he said. "If you deserve it, you're going to get a contract. I'm not going to go, 'Well, this guy deserves it, but I don't want to give out three contracts this week.' I'm going to give it to whoever deserves (it). "Listen, we're not doing fewer fights. Fewer people aren't getting injured each month. We'll make it work. And we have to make tough decisions, because guess what? If I bring in 15, 15 have got to go. That's how it works." To hear more from White, check out the video above. For more on Dana White's Contender Series 19 , check out the MMA Events . MORE: Freddie Freeman was mic'd up during his at-bat against Justin Verlander and it was pure gold Former Steeler DeAngelo Williams throws shade at WR Ryan Switzer Roundup: Ariana Grande; Ross Perot Dies at 89; Tom Steyer Announces 2020 Run; Mexican Finance Minister Quits LeBron James teases transition to 'Bruce-Lee Bron' with new headband Mesmerizing speed could force Jon'Vea Johnson onto Cowboys roster


When summer vacation comes around, it's only natural to take advantage of the homework-free, flexible-bedtime, long-daylight hours to start checking things off those bucket lists. But, after you've lived in the same place for a while, it gets difficult to think of new things to do, things you've never done before. That's what this list is for   to give you some new ideas of things to do in and around Milwaukee with your kids. Things you've never done before for whatever reason, maybe because they're brand new experiences for the city, or maybe because you didn't know they existed, or maybe just because you've never thought of it as something to do with your kids. Also, a slight disclaimer: it's quite possible you have done a few things on this list before, and that they're just new ideas to me. I will concede right now that you might be a more creative and imaginative parent than I am. You've never seen the elephants at the zoo like this If you haven't made it to the Milwaukee County Zoo yet this summer, you'll be amazed by how different it looks. At the beginning of May, the zoo's new elephant exhibit opened up. With 1.6 outdoor acres and 20,000 square feet indoors, the elephants have much more room to hang out in. They also have more to do, with barrels to exercise their trunks, enrichment walls with treats they can find and a 98,000-gallon watering hole for when the weather gets hot. You've never seen a life-sized dinosaur that was made out of Legos and traveled here from the UK Speaking of new things at the zoo , there are dinosaurs there this summer. But not the animatronic version you saw during your visit last year. This time, the dinos are made out of Legos . A few of them are under glass, a few of them are life-sized and all of them are inspirational. That's why it's good that there's a hands-on area at the end of the exhibit where kids can build their own. You've never taken a college tour with your little kids You're probably way too used to college tours if you have older kids, but you may not have thought of a college campus as a place to hang out if you have little kids. But Milwaukee's college campuses are a beautiful, fun way to spend a few hours. After wandering around the UW-Milwaukee campus for a while, there are a few fun places to stop inside, including the student union , where you can look at UWM merch in the bookstore. The Gasthaus is described as the "gem of the union," and it's a great place to grab a bite to eat. The menu is very college-student-friendly, and, as such, very kid-friendly as well, with food like quesadillas, mozzarella sticks, nachos and burgers. Do be aware, though, that hours for the restaurant are erratic when classes aren't in session, so have a backup lunch plan, especially if you're visiting in the summer. If you're in the mood to hang out downtown, you can make a stop at Marquette University , where you can see the oldest structure in Milwaukee. The St. Joan of Arc chapel was built in France in the early 15th century and moved to Marquette's campus in the 1960s. You can schedule a tour by calling (414) 288-6873. You've never seen more than 6,500 bobbleheads in one place Milwaukee is a quirky, fun city, and what is quirkier or more fun than a museum devoted to bobbleheads? The National Bobblehead hall of fame and museum , on 170 S. 1st St., opened up in February. The museum houses the world's largest collection of bobbleheads, including famous sports figures, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and TV show characters. There are also exhibits related to the history and making of bobbleheads; and, of course, a gift shop. You've never seen a baseball team named after the state's most famous (non-alcoholic) drink Sure, the Brewers   and Miller Park   pay homage to beer. But now there are the Milwaukee Milkmen at Routine Field , a 4,000 seat stadium in Franklin. The lawn seating, where you can throw down a blanket and watch the game, is especially great for families with wiggly children. You've never gotten lost (at least on purpose) at Discovery World The folks at Discovery World are really excited about their summer exhibit, partly because it's something Milwaukee families specifically asked for. When Discovery World surveyed its visitors last year to see what kind of exhibit they'd like to see, mazes won in a landslide. So, now through Labor Day, you and your kids can check out "Mazes & Brain Games" and navigate through life-sized mazes, build your own mazes and try your hand at all sorts of puzzles. You've never seen Harry Potter, Snow White and Cleopatra all in one exhibit Speaking of special exhibits, "The Power of Poison" is still on display at the Milwaukee Public Museum through July 7. And it's worth your family's time before it closes. The exhibit is all about poison in the real world, in fairy tales, in history and in legend. With displays explaining the science behind the poisons found in "Snow White," "Harry Potter" and "Alice in Wonderland", as well as interactive mysteries to discover what poisons made people sick in different scenarios, the exhibit is one of those things that will fascinate adults and kids alike. You've never had a fancy stay at a historic Milwaukee hotel Anna Lardinois, who hosts historic (and sometimes haunted) tours of Milwaukee , says a lot of people don't think of the Pfister as a particularly kid-friendly place to go. After all, the historic hotel is pretty fancy. But, according to Lardinois, that's the fun of it. Kids have told her that the lobby looks like a castle. Plus, if you stay a night, there's a pool! You've never taken a lion selfie OK, probably a lot of you have done this  you know, since the lions have been at Lake Park forever   but this was new to me. A walk through Lake Park is beautiful, and, when you find the trails that end in gorgeous lake views, it's definitely time to snap a few selfies. And then keep your phone out because you've gotta grab a few selfies with the famous stone lions at Lion Bridges . You've never pretended to be a pirate on a real-live tall ship The S/V Denis Sullivan at Discovery World is a re-creation of a three-masted, Great Lakes schooner. It looks like a pirate ship, and Discovery World embraces that with family sailing excursions, including one where kids are encouraged to dress like pirates. This is a tall ship year, which means the Sullivan will be doing a lot of traveling, so check out Discovery World's website to see when sails are scheduled. Contact Amy Schwabe at (262) 875-9488 or amy.schwabe@jrn.com. Follow her on Twitter at @WisFamilyJS , Instagram at @wisfamilyjs or Facebook at WisconsinFamily . Sign up for our Wisconsin Family newsletter for ideas on family-friendly things to do delivered to your inbox. Our subscribers make this coverage possible. Subscribe to the Journal Sentinel today and get a special offer at jsonline.com/deal. Today's Best from Wisconsin Family $3 kids' movies come back to Marcus Theatres for the summer Here are 8 Milwaukee-area strawberry farms where you can pick your own 100 things to do with your kids (from babies to teenagers) in the summer in Milwaukee FOLLOW WISCONSIN FAMILY: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Things you've never done with your kids in Milwaukee


Novak Djokovic believes that his 2016 achievement of holding all four Grand Slam titles at the same time is the perfect playbook for a repeat performance at Roland Garros as he tries to become just the second man to complete the feat. The world number one heads into the French Open with Wimbledon, the US Open and Australian Open titles already under his belt. Victory in the June 9 final in Paris would allow him to join Rod Laver as the only other man to hold all the four majors at the same time twice. "There is an extra motivation and incentive to win Roland Garros because of the opportunity to hold all four Slams, something I did three years ago," said the 32-year-old on Friday. "That gives me obviously enough reason to believe I can do it again." Old rivals Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal may have more career majors -- 20 and 17 respectively to Djokovic's 15 -- but neither of them have managed even one private sweep, let alone two. However, Djokovic's potential date with destiny would have appeared to be fantasy 12 months ago. In Paris in 2018, Djokovic, still recovering from elbow surgery, crashed to a shock quarter-final loss to world number 72 Marco Cecchinato from Italy. The defeat saw him slip out of the top 20 for the first time in over a decade and briefly had him contemplating skipping Wimbledon. That threat was soon retracted and he went on to win the next three majors, a performance which has put him on the brink of history. Victory in two weeks' time would also move him halfway to emulating Laver's feat of calendar Grand Slams in 1962 and 1969. "I hold three Slams, am world number one. Obviously it's quite a different feeling approaching the tournament, with more confidence, and hopefully I can have a good two weeks," he said. Despite his optimism, however, Djokovic prefers to pile the pressure of expectation onto the shoulders of 11-time Roland Garros champion Nadal. Nadal defeated the Serb in the Italian Open final last weekend, a performance which led Djokovic to anoint the Spaniard as the man to beat in Paris. "He's the main favourite to win the title," said Djokovic who remains just one of two men to have beaten the Spaniard on the Roland Garros clay in 14 years. "It wouldn't be fair to pick anybody else but him as the main favourite, because he has won this tournament so many times. "He has lost two times in his career on Parisian clay. So lots of respect for him, obviously, as always." Djokovic starts his bid for a second Roland Garros title and 16th major against Poland's Hubert Hurkacz, the world number 43.


Jurgen Klopp's agent Marc Kosicke has indicated that Liverpool are keen to reward the German's efforts with a contract extension that keeps him at the club beyond 2022. Klopp joined the Reds back in 2015 after leaving Borussia Dortmund, and has proved to be a revelationary appointment, with his near-flawless recruitment and tactical know-how transforming a flailing eighth-placed side into European champions within four years. As such, it comes as little surprise to hear that the Reds are keen to hold onto him for as long as they can, and his agent has offered some encouragement to that end by admitting that Liverpool would like to extend his stay. " Liverpool would even like to extend it [his contract]. Jurgen felt again at the recent celebrations [after winning the Champions League ], what a great club Liverpool is, and that he is in the right place at the right time," Kosicke told German outlet Welt . He is an agent, however, so it didn't come without some pot-stirring, as he eluded to suggestions that he could eventually leave to join Germany in the event of Joachim Low stepping down. "Jurgen himself once said that in the event that Joachim Low someday no longer wants to be the national coach and it would be possible for him do that job, this is an option for him." He went on, adding that it would likely take an incredible offer to convince Liverpool to part with Klopp in the near future, given that he is largely responsible for a surge in the club's financial value. "Jurgen is currently not affordable, but it is difficult to measure the transfer fee in his case anyway," Kosicke added. "How is this going to work for a coach who has increased the club's value from nearly £900 million to just under £2.8 billion? That is not how it works."