The House Judiciary Committee has scheduled a hearing for Don McGahn next week, but it is unclear if the former White House counsel will agree to appear   the latest development in the battle between congressional Democrats and the White House for testimony from current and former administration officials. The committee, led by Chairman Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., posted plans on Tuesday to hold a hearing for McGahn on May 21. The committee subpoenaed McGahn last month, but the White House has blocked McGahn from producing documents responsive to that subpoena. WHITE HOUSE BLOCKS MCGAHN FROM PRODUCING DOCUMENTS SUBPOENAED BY HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE The White House did not immediately respond to Fox News' request for comment on whether McGahn would appear before the committee. Last week, though, White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders was asked if she thought McGahn would comply with the committee's requests. "I don't anticipate that takes place," Sanders said on ABC News "The Investigation: podcast last week. "We consider this to be a case closed and we're moving forward to do the work of the American people." Nadler's committee subpoenaed McGahn on April 22, days after the release of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report, which featured McGahn prominently in its section related to the obstruction of justice inquiry. The subpoena called for him to appear before the panel to testify, and to provide documents related to the Mueller investigation. But earlier this month, now-White House Counsel Pat Cipollone notified the committee that McGahn would not be allowed to comply with the subpoena, and said, instead, requests for documents and materials must go to the White House. "The White House provided these records to Mr. McGahn in connection with its cooperation with the Special Counsel's investigation and with the clear understanding that the records remain subject to the control of the White House for all purposes," Cipollone wrote. "The White House records remain legally protected from disclosure under longstanding constitutional principles, because they implicate significant Executive Branch confidentiality interests and executive privilege." He added: "Because Mr. McGahn does not have the legal right to disclose these documents to third parties, I would ask the Committee to direct any request for such records to the White House, the appropriate legal custodian." Cipollone wrote that acting chief of staff Mick Mulvaney "has directed Mr. McGahn not to produce these White House records" in response to the committee's subpoena issued on April 22. "The Department of Justice is aware of and concurs with this legal position," Cipollone wrote. But Nadler has maintained the importance of McGahn's testimony, saying that it would "help shed further light on the president's attacks on the rule of law, and his attempts to cover up those actions by lying to the American people and requesting others to do the same." CALLS TO JAIL ATTORNEY GENERAL BARR GROW FROM DEMOCRATIC RANKS McGahn's interview with special counsel investigators factored prominently into the section probing whether the president obstructed justice, including a claim that McGahn disobeyed Trump's call to have him seek Mueller's removal. "On June 17, 2017, the president called [White House Counsel Don] McGahn at home and directed him to call the Acting Attorney General and say that the Special Counsel had conflicts of interest and must be removed. McGahn did not carry out the direction, however, deciding that he would resign rather than trigger what he regarded as a potential Saturday Night Massacre," the report stated, referencing the Watergate scandal. The report also revealed that when the media reported on the president's request for McGahn to have Mueller removed, the president directed White House officials "to tell McGahn to dispute the story and create a record stating he had not been ordered to have the special counsel removed." "McGahn refused to back away from what he remembered happening," the report said. The report went on to explain that two days after the initial request to McGahn, the president made another attempt to "affect the course of the Russia investigation." Trump, though, said he never told McGahn to fire Mueller, and tweeted last month that if he "wanted to fire Mueller, I didn't need McGahn to do it, I could have done it myself." CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP The battle for McGahn's testimony and cooperation is just one example of the growing conflict between the White House and congressional Democrats. Last week, the committee voted to hold Attorney General Bill Barr in contempt, after defying a subpoena for Mueller's full and unredacted report, as well as underlying evidence and documents used in the investigation. Barr missed the committee's deadline to cooperate. President Trump, prior to the vote, asserted executive privilege over the materials in a bid to protect them from being turned over to the committee. The full House will take a final vote on whether to hold Barr in contempt of Congress. It is unclear when that vote could take place. Fox News' Mike Emanuel contributed to this report.


In the market for high-caliber entertainment? Don't miss this week's lineup of acclaimed movies showing on the big screen in and around Anaheim. Here are the highest rated films to catch, based on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes ' Tomatometer Score, which reflects the opinions of hundreds of film and television critics. (Movie descriptions courtesy The Movie Database ; showtimes via Fandango . Movie ratings and showtimes are subject to change.) Avengers: Endgame After the devastating events of "Avengers: Infinity War," the universe is in ruins due to the efforts of the Mad Titan, Thanos. With the help of remaining allies, the Avengers must assemble once more in order to undo Thanos' actions and restore order to the universe once and for all, no matter what consequences may be in store. With a Tomatometer Score of 95 percent and an Audience Score of 85 percent on Rotten Tomatoes , "Avengers: Endgame" has garnered plenty of praise since its release on April 26. The San Diego Reader's Matthew Lickona said , "The MCU will go on and on, but this chapter   and the American pragmatism vs. American ideals bromance that drove it   have well and truly come to their 'Excelsior! Nuff said!' moment." You can catch it at Cinema City Theatres (5635 E. La Palma Ave.) through Tuesday, May 21, and Regal Edwards Anaheim Hills (8032 E. Santa Ana Canyon Road) through Wednesday, May 22. Click here for showtimes and tickets . Shazam! A boy is given the ability to become an adult superhero in times of need with a single magic word. With a Tomatometer Score of 90 percent and an Audience Score of 87 percent on Rotten Tomatoes , "Shazam!" has been getting attention since its release on April 5. "For a long, glorious stretch, 'Shazam!' plays like the anti-Nolan antidote it is," noted Joshua Rothkopf of Time Out, while Salon's Matthew Rozsa said , " 'Shazam!' is the funniest, sweetest and most innocent movie in the DC Extended Universe   a sign that it is at last ready to compete with Marvel." Catch it on the big screen at Regal Edwards Anaheim Hills (8032 E. Santa Ana Canyon Road) through Wednesday, May 22. Click here for showtimes and tickets . Long Shot When Fred Flarsky reunites with his first crush, one of the most influential women in the world, Charlotte Field, he charms her. As she prepares to make a run for the presidency, Charlotte hires Fred as her speechwriter and sparks fly. With a Tomatometer Score of 81 percent and an Audience Score of 70 percent on Rotten Tomatoes , "Long Shot" has racked up generally positive reviews since its release on May 3. The New Yorker's Anthony Lane said , "Clearly, [Charlize] Theron can turn her hand to any genre," and Tribune News Service's Katie Walsh noted , "It's 'Veep,' but less absurdly acid-tongued, and a lot more swoony. Still, the incisive cultural and political commentary cuts deep, and Theron and [Seth] Rogen turn out to be a winning pair." It's playing at Cinema City Theatres (5635 E. La Palma Ave.) and Regal Edwards Anaheim Hills (8032 E. Santa Ana Canyon Road) through Wednesday, May 22. Click here for showtimes and tickets . A Dog's Journey Bailey is living the good life on the farm of Ethan and Hannah. As Bailey's soul prepares to leave this life for a new one, he promises Ethan to find CJ and protect her at any cost. Set to be released on Friday, May 17, "A Dog's Journey" already has a Tomatometer Score of 67 percent on Rotten Tomatoes . Leslie Felperin of the Hollywood Reporter stated , "It quietly boosts a message of resilience and self-belief to young girl audiences, advising them that it's always a smarter move to love nice boys and dogs rather than abusive jerks and pet haters." It's screening at Cinema City Theatres (5635 E. La Palma Ave.) and Regal Edwards Anaheim Hills (8032 E. Santa Ana Canyon Road) through Wednesday, May 22. Click here for showtimes and tickets . This story was created automatically using local movie data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Wales Rally GB should make a short-term move to Northern Ireland for 2020 and then rotate around Britain to safeguard its World Rally Championship future, says the WRC Promoter. The 2020 calendar will be discussed at Friday's meeting of the WRC Commission in Geneva. Corsica and Germany are expected to drop off the calendar to make way for returns to Japan and Kenya, putting more pressure on European events to earn the right to be on the calendar. For Rally GB to retain one of those slots, the WRC Promoter favours a move to Northern Ireland next season, followed by a process of rotating Britain's premier rally around UK regions. WRC Promoter's Oliver Ciesla told Motorsport.com: "Britain is one of the big markets where we would definitely like to be with the WRC. There's a huge fanbase and lots of tradition. "But we are running this event not in the heart of the country where the fans are. "We have been pushing for change and we are hopeful this can be achieved in the next year already." There has been growing speculation of a possible switch to Belfast for next season and Ciesla said such a move would be vital for the rally's future at the sport's highest level. He added: "Is a move to Northern Ireland key to GB's future? Yes. I would say it is key. "If you look in the long-term perspective, I do not see a long-term calendar where we continue to go to Wales again and again. "Northern Ireland is of interest [to the WRC]. I don't want to say this is necessarily a long-term plan, but to go for a while or once could be an interesting variation for Rally GB. "Maybe [there is] a model inside the UK moving from one location to another; it's an idea that's been circulated recently and it is very appealing to us. "It would deliver on the notion to bring as much change and entertainment and to reach out to many destinations to keep this passion for rallying alive in many locations." A WRC event ran in the Republic of Ireland in the late 2000s, but Northern Ireland's only major international event has been the Circuit of Ireland, which was part of the European Rally Championship between 2014-16, but hasn't run since then over funding issues. Rally GB clerk of the course Iain Campbell told Motorsport.com that talks for a potential move to Northern Ireland have already started. "Motorsport UK [British governing body, formally MSA] has been working with the Welsh Assembly, the WRC Promoter and the devolved governments of Northern Ireland and Scotland about securing the long-term future for [the] WRC in the United Kingdom for some time now," Campbell said. "The whole of the county offers the opportunity of providing a superb backdrop to the best rallying action in the world - through the special stages, the unique heritage and the passionate rally fans no matter where it is based. "Our focus just now is on delivering an exciting challenge in October '19, encompassing new stages and a new rally base right in the heart of Llandudno." Armindo Araujo and Miguel Ramalho, Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX, Rally Ireland Photo by: AIFA


A rolling tribute to American creativity, ingenuity and longevity. All American Chevrolet s All-American sports car debuted in 1953 as a 2-seat convertible powered by a 6-cylinder engine, and Corvette continues to this day in the Chevy lineup as a high-performance sports car that challenges the top exotics of the world. Now Chevrolet has introduced the eighth generation of the legendary Vette   a mid-engine design for the first time ever   continuing Corvette s evolution from a racy convertible to a race-toughened test bed conquering tracks around the world to a survivor of emissions regulations of the 1970s, emerging as one of the top performance cars of all time. Enjoy this quick bit of Vette history, from that original convertible to today s all-new C8 Corvette. 1953 Corvette The Corvette concept debuted at the GM Motorama at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in January 1953; a mere six months later, the first production Corvette rolled off the assembly line at the factory in Flint, Michigan. Only 300 Corvettes were produced for 1953 and they were all Polo White with Sportsman Red interiors. The body was made of fiberglass rather than steel, which gave the designers more opportunity to create rounded shapes and made tooling easier. All 1953 Corvettes were powered by the Blue Flame Six, an inline 6-cylinder engine with three side-draft carburetors, rated at 150 horsepower and combined with a Powerglide automatic transmission. The only options offered were a heater and an AM radio. 1954-55 Corvette At the end of 1953, Corvette production moved to St. Louis, Missouri, and 3,640 Corvettes were built for 1954. New exterior colors Pennant Blue, Sportsman Red and Black were added along with a beige interior option and Blue Flame Six horsepower increased to 155. For 1955 a 265 cubic inch small-block V8 engine producing 195 horsepower was added, and a 3-speed manual transmission was offered. Only 700 Corvettes were built for 1955 and it was the last year for the 6-cylinder engine. 1956-57 Corvette For 1956 the Corvette was redesigned with exposed headlights, sculpted sides, roll-up windows and for the first time a removable hardtop was offered. The side cove sculpted in behind the front wheels could be painted a second color. For 1957 V8 engine size increased to 283 cubic inches and fuel-injection was offered, producing up to 283 horsepower Corvette Racing Corvette made its competition debut in 1956 at the 12 Hours of Sebring, backed by legendary engineer and racer Zora Arkus-Duntov, who was continually working to develop Corvette performance behind the scenes. Three Corvettes were entered in the 1956 12 Hours of Sebring with John Fitch and Walt Hansgen finishing first in Class B and ninth overall. Corvettes went on to Sebring class wins in 1957, 1958, 1960, 1961 and 1962. Corvette SR-2 Based on a Corvette racing chassis, Arkus-Duntov developed the Corvette SR-2 with a tail fin, racing windscreen, air scoops and an extended front end. The SR-2 made its racing debut at Sebring in 1957, but a production-based Corvette driven by Dick Thompson and Gaston Andrey won the GT Class. Corvette SS Arkus-Duntov also tested the Corvette SS at Sebring in 1957 with a lightweight magnesium body, tubular steel frame, coil-over-shock front suspension, a de Dion rear axle, inboard aluminum brakes and a fuel-injected small-block V8 engine. The SS was retired with suspension problems after just 23 laps. Corvette SS development ended after the Automobile Manufacturers Association announced its opposition to factory involvement in motorsports in 1957. At opening-day ceremonies for Daytona International Speedway in 1959, Arkus-Duntov lapped Daytona in the Corvette SS at 155 mph. 1958 62 Corvette For 1958 the Corvette adds four headlights with separate lights for low beams and high beams. Louvers are added to the hood and two chrome strips added on the trunk. For 1961 the rear-end was redesigned with four round taillights and the exhaust no longer extending through the rear bodywork. The 1962 Corvette was offered only in solid colors with no two-tone option, the chrome trim around the side cove was removed and the grille was black. The V8 engine grew to 327 cubic inches producing up to 360 horsepower. 1959 Stingray Racer Concept A race car concept based on an initial sketch by Peter Brock, the Stingray Racer Concept was the project of William Mitchell, then Vice President of Design for General Motors and the final design was created by Larry Shinoda. Also known as XP-87, the Stingray Racer Concept was built using one of the two Corvette SS chassis, after the Corvette SS project was cancelled. Because of the voluntary ban on manufacturer racing, Mitchell arranged to have privateer Corvette racer Dick Thompson race the car in late 1959 and Thompson won the SCCA class championship in 1960. The next year XP-87 became a show car to help generate interest in the second-generation Corvette before Mitchell drove it as his personal road car. The Stingray concept is now part of the GM Heritage Collection. 1960 24 Hours of Le Mans Briggs Cunningham entered three Corvettes in the 1960 24 Hours of Le Mans which were mostly stock but powered by a 283-cubic-inch small-block Chevrolet V8 engine with mechanical fuel injection. European factory teams dominated the race, but the Cunningham No. 3 Corvette driven by John Fitch and Bob Grossman won the large-displacement GT Class and finished eighth overall. 1961 Mako Shark A concept car designed to show the future direction of Corvette, the Mako Shark was designed by Larry Shinoda under Bill Mitchell as head of design. The paint is designed to follow the natural coloring of the Mako Shark, a dark blue-gray that fades and blends into the lower white-silver. The Mako Shark Corvette was used to test experimental engines including a supercharged engine with four side-draft carburetors, a V8 engine with two four-barrel carburetors and a 427 V8 engine that produced 425 horsepower. Second Generation: 1963 Corvette C2 The all-new 1963 Corvette shows a lot of design influence from the 1959 Stingray Concept with a more streamlined profile, pronounced fender arches and concealed rollover headlights. For the first time a Corvette coupe was offered, which became known as the Split-Window Coupe because of the two-piece rear window. The new chassis features independent rear suspension and the Z06 Special Performance package was introduced, including improved handling, upgraded brakes and a larger fuel tank. The Z06 was aimed at customers who wanted to go racing;199 were built for 1963. Corvette Grand Sport The ban on manufacturer racing was still in place, but behind the scenes Zora Arkus-Duntov continued to work on a lightweight Corvette for racing. Five lightweight Grand Sport Corvettes were built in 1962 63 before the program was cancelled because of the racing ban. Arkus-Duntov got the cars into the hands of private racers and in 1964 Roger Penske and Jim Hall won the GT Prototype Class at Sebring in a Grand Sport, while the Mecom Racing Grand Sport finished second, piloted by A.J. Foyt and John Cannon. Two of the Grand Sport coupes were later modified into roadsters. 1965 Mako Shark II A concept car that foreshadowed the design of the third-generation Corvette in 1968, the 1965 Mako Shark II is powered by a 427 cubic inch V8 engine. The Mako Shark II continued the paint scheme of the Mako Shark with blue-gray paint that faded into the lower white-silver. In 1969 Mako Shark II was redesigned into the Manta Ray with a new front spoiler, a redesigned grille and side pipe exhaust, reshaped rear window and a more horizontal rear end. 1964 67 Corvette For 1964 the split rear window of the Corvette Coupe was replaced with a single larger window to eliminate the center bar that blocked the driver's rear view, leaving the 1963 model as the only year to offer the split-window coupe. Optional big-block V8 engines were offered, including a 425-horsepower 396-cubic-inch V8 for 1965 and a 427-cubic-inch V8 producing up to 425 horsepower for 1966. For 1967 exterior trim updates included hood and fender vents. Also for 1967, the L88 cast-iron big-block 427 V8 added 430 horsepower to the package. Third Generation: 1968 Corvette C3 The Corvette was redesigned for 1968 with a new look that followed the Mako Shark II concept, featuring a long hood, flowing fenders and a short, flat rear deck. New features included "T-Top" removable roof panels, pop-up headlights and a removable rear window. On November 19, 1969, the 250,000th Corvette was produced   a gold convertible. For 1969 the name on the front fenders was changed to "Stingray" from "Sting Ray" on the C2 Corvette, the small-block V8 grew to 350 cubic inches (from 327) and the ZL1 all-aluminum big-block was offered. Only two 1969 Corvettes were built with the ZL1 engine because the cost of the engine at $4,718 was almost as much as a base Corvette Coupe at $4,781. Corvette Racers Throughout the 1960s, Arkus-Duntov continued to support Corvette owners who wanted to race, supplying them with optional heavy-duty brakes and larger fuel tanks, as well as the L88 big-block engine program. Successful Corvette drivers in the late 1960s into the 1970s included John Greenwood, Tony DeLorenzo, Jerry Thompson and Bob Johnson, including GT Class wins at Sebring in 1968, 1970, 1971 and 1972. 1970-75 Corvette For 1970 the Corvette's side louvers were replaced with slotted fender vents to accompany new fender flares. The LT1 small-block V8 came onboard as an option, rated at 370 horsepower; the 454 cubic-inch big block was also offered, rated at 390 horsepower, as well as the ZR-1 factory racing package. The 1972 model was the last Corvette to offer a removable rear window and chrome front bumper, with a body-color front bumper for 1973 and body-color rear bumper for 1974. Like every model, Corvette was hit hard by new emission regulations and power dropped dramatically for the 1972 model year. The standard 350 V8 was rated at 200 horsepower (270 hp for 1971) and the 454 V8 dropped to only 270 horsepower (425 hp for 1971). The last Corvette Convertible was available for 1975 until it returned again in 1986 and the 500,000th Corvette was produced on March 15, 1977   a white coupe with red interior. 1978 81 Corvette For the 25th anniversary of Corvette, a new fastback body was introduced for the 1978 model year. In 1978 the Corvette was the Indy 500 pace car for the first time, and a silver and black Indy 500 Pace Car replica edition was available. For 1980 the Corvette received a new low-profile hood, a new rear bumper with an integrated spoiler and a new lightweight rear axle. In 1981 Corvette production moved to a new plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky. 1982 Corvette Collector's Edition To commemorate the final year of the third generation Corvette, Chevrolet produced the 1982 Collector's Edition with a new hatchback rear glass design for access to the rear storage area. The Collector's Edition features silver beige metallic paint, bronze solar T-top panels, contrast stripes, turbine-style wheels and a two-tone interior. For 1982 "Cross-Fire" fuel injection was added   the first fuel-injected Corvette in 20 years   increasing output of the 350 V8 to 200 horsepower. All 1982 Corvettes were built with a new 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive   a manual transmission was not offered. No 1983 model Corvettes were produced. Fourth Generation: 1984 Corvette C4 The all-new fourth-generation 1984 Corvette went on sale in March 1983 and was a dramatic step forward in both design and performance, with an aerodynamic new body and a much stiffer chassis. It was the first significant Corvette redesign in 16 years and the first new chassis since 1963. Power originated from a 205-horsepower 350 V8 with an automatic transmission or a 4+3 transmission, which is a 4-speed manual with overdrive for the top three gears. This new-generation Corvette features a removable targa roof panel and digital instrumentation. For 1985 the L98 350 V8 engine joined the force with Tuned Port Injection, producing 230 horsepower and 330 lb-ft of torque. Corvette Challenge When the Corvette C4 premiered, the optional Z51 performance handling package was offered as well, making the C4 so dominant in SCCA Showroom Stock GT racing that it was banned after the 1987 season. The Corvette also dominated the Playboy and then Escort Endurance Championship from 1985 87, winning 29 of 29 races during that time. Following the SCCA, the Corvette Challenge series was created for identically-equipped production Corvettes, optimized for racing. Top-level racers were recruited, but the series only lasted two seasons because Chevrolet redirected its high-performance focus to launching the ZR-1 for 1990. 1986 Corvette Convertible For 1986 the Corvette Convertible returned to the lineup and served as the pace car for the 1986 Indy 500. All 1986 Corvette Convertibles were delivered with an "Official Pace Car" decal that the owner could install. For 1987 the 350 V8 increased to 240 horsepower and a new Z52 handling package was available. The 35th Anniversary Edition became available for 1988, sporting white paint, white leather interior, a white leather steering wheel and white wheels. Chevrolet's Selective Ride Control System became an option for 1989 with Touring, Sport and Competition modes, and a fiberglass hardtop was made available for the convertible. 1990 Corvette ZR-1 Chevrolet introduced the Corvette ZR-1 in 1990, powered by a double overhead cam 350 V8 engine designed by Lotus and produced by Mercury Marine, generating 375 horsepower when combined with a 6-speed manual transmission. The ZR-1 included revised front-end styling, fender vents and wider rear fenders to accommodate wider rear wheels and tires, as well as a new convex rear end design with rectangular taillights. All Corvettes received a redesigned interior with more rounded edges and a new instrument panel that combined analog and digital gauges. For 1991 many of the exterior changes for the ZR-1 were added to all models. 1992 95 Corvette The 1992 Corvette received a new 300-horsepower 5.7-liter V8 engine with the LT1 designation. On July 2, 1992, the one-millionth Corvette was produced in Bowling Green   a white convertible with red leather interior in a tribute to the original Corvette. The 40th Anniversary Edition with Ruby Red paint was offered as both a coupe and a convertible for 1993. 1995 was the final year for Corvette ZR-1 production, and a Corvette was the Indy 500 pace car once again. 1996 Corvette Grand Sport For the final year of Corvette C4 production, two special versions were available   the Corvette Grand Sport and the Collector Edition   as well as the new LT4 5.7-liter V8 engine producing 330 horsepower and 340 lb-ft of torque with a 6-speed manual transmission. The Grand Sport was offered as both a coupe and a convertible, painted Admiral Blue with a large white stripe and red hash marks on the left front fender, fitted with black five-spoke wheels and powered by the new LT4 engine. The Collector Edition is painted Sebring Silver with silver five-spoke wheels and Special Edition badging, powered by the LT1 with the LT4 optional. Fifth Generation: 1997 Corvette C5 In 1997 the debut of the fifth-generation Corvette marked another significant step with improvements in every area including exterior design, interior, chassis and performance. Offered only as a coupe with a removable roof panel, the Corvette C5 is lighter and stiffer than the previous generation thanks to the use of hydroformed frame rails   each made from a single piece of tubular steel   and the first-ever Corvette transaxle to achieve nearly a 50/50 weight balance. A new LS1 aluminum block 5.7-liter V8 engine was introduced, producing 345 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque combined with a new Borg-Warner 6-speed manual transmission. 1998 Corvette Convertible Indy Pace Car The Corvette Convertible returned for 1998 and was again the Indy 500 Pace Car, this time with a purple and yellow livery. For 1999 a hardtop model, known as the Fixed Roof Coupe came online with the Z51 handling package and 6-speed manual transmission as standard equipment. Corvette C5-R A partnership between Chevrolet and Pratt & Miller Engineering, the Corvette Racing Team made its debut with the Corvette C5-R at the 1999 Rolex 24 at Daytona. The C5-R raced for five years from 1999 to 2004, earning 31 victories in the American Le Mans Series; it was the overall winner at the Rolex 24 at Daytona in 2001. The C5-R also earned three GTS Class wins at the 24 hours of Le Mans in 2001, 2002 and 2004. Ron Fellows won 21 ALMS races in the C5-R and three driver championships. 2001 Corvette Z06 Based on the Fixed Roof Coupe, the Corvette Z06 was introduced for 2001, named after the performance package offered on the 1963 Corvette. Motivated by a 385-horsepower 5.7-liter V8 engine with a 6-speed manual transmission, the new Corvette Z06 accelerates from zero to 60 mph in less than 4 seconds with a top speed of more than 170 mph. For 2002 Z06 power increased to 405 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque. 2003-2004 Corvette To commemorate the 50th anniversary of Corvette, a special model for the 2003 model year was finished in Anniversary Red Metallic with two-tone shale leather interior, 50th Anniversary badges and Magnetic Selective Ride suspension. The last year for the Corvette C5 was 2004 and a special package to highlight Corvette's success at Le Mans was offered, featuring Le Mans Blue Metallic paint; red and silver stripes; special badging; and special wheels. Sixth Generation: 2005 Corvette C6 Corvette performance continued to advance and challenge more exotic, expensive supercars with the introduction of the Corvette C6 for 2005. Five inches shorter and one inch narrower than the previous generation, the new exterior design features exposed headlights for the first time since the 1962 Corvette. The Corvette C6 is powered by a new LS2 6.0-liter small-block V8 engine producing 400 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque. Three suspension choices are offered: standard, Magnetic Selective Ride Control and Z51 Performance Package. When equipped with the Z51 Performance Package, the new Corvette C6 performs at nearly the same level as the previous generation Z06. Corvette was chosen as the pace car for the 2005 Indy 500. Corvette C6.R The Corvette C6.R made its racing debut at the 12 Hours of Sebring in March 2005 and raced from 2005 to 2013, first in the ALMS GT1 Class and then in the GT Class. Based on the production Corvette Z06, the C6.R is powered by a 7.0-liter small block V8 engine. The C6.R won 39 GT1 races in ALMS with four championships from 2005 to 2008, with Johnny O'Connell, Oliver Gavin, Olivier Beretta and Jan Magnussen all winning driver championships. The C6.R won the GT1 Class at Le Mans in 2006, 2007 and 2009. For 2009 the C6.R was converted to GT specs to compete in the GT Class, earning 12 wins from 2009 2013, including Le Mans in 2011 and championships in 2012 and 2013. 2006 Corvette Z06 One year after the introduction of the Corvette C6, the Corvette Z06 returned, powered by a new LS7 7.0-liter (427 cubic inch) small-block V8 engine producing 505 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque. The engines are hand built at GM's Performance Center and feature titanium connecting rods, a dry-sump oil system and 7000-rpm redline. The new Z06 has an aluminum frame, fixed magnesium top structure, magnesium engine cradle and carbon fiber front fenders. Also in 2006, the Corvette received a new 6-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters. 2007 2008 Corvette For 2007 Chevrolet produced the Ron Fellows ALMS GT1 Z06 special edition in honor of longtime Corvette racer and GT1 champion Ron Fellows. Only 399 of the special edition Z06 were produced, finished in Artic White with two red stripes on the left front fender that includes the Canadian maple leaf and Ron Fellows wins. The Corvette Z06 was the pace car for the 2007 Indy 500 and 500 Atomic Orange Indy Pace Car replicas were produced. The 2008 Corvette received a new LS3 6.2-liter V8 engine that produces 430 horsepower and 424 lb-ft of torque. The 2008 Indy 500 pace car was a Corvette Z06 painted E-85 Gold Rush Green, and 500 2008 Indy 500 Pace Car replicas were produced. 2009 Corvette ZR1 The Corvette ZR1 returned for 2009, powered by a new supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine rated at 638 horsepower and 604 lb-ft of torque combined with a 6-speed manual transmission and a dual-disc clutch; it has a top speed of 205 mph. The 2009 ZR1 features Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes; 20-spoke 19-inch wheels front and 20-inch wheels rear; Michelin Pilot Sport 2 tires; wider carbon fiber front fenders; carbon fiber raised hood with clear panel; body-color rear spoiler; magnetic ride control tuned for ZR1; and visible carbon fiber on the roof, rocker panels and front splitter. 2010 Corvette Grand Sport For 2010 Chevrolet once again offered the Corvette Grand Sport, powered by a LS3 6.2-liter V8 combined with wide-body styling and track-tuned performance. Corvette Grand Sport features include wider fenders, Z06 style front spoiler, tall rear spoiler, 18-inch front wheels with 275/35ZR18 tires, 19-inch rear wheels with 325/30ZR19 tires, 14-inch front brake rotors with 6-piston calipers and 13.4-inch rear calipers with 4-piston calipers. 2011 2012 Corvette For 2011 the Z06 Carbon limited edition was offered with a Z07 package, a raised carbon fiber hood, a black carbon fiber splitter, black carbon fiber rockers, black wheels, black mirrors, black headlights and a leather / suede interior with body-color stitching. The Z07 package includes Brembo ceramic brakes, Magnetic Ride Control, larger Michelin Pilot Sport 2 tires and competition gray 20-spoke wheels. The Chevrolet Centennial Edition package for 2012 included Carbon Flash Metallic paint, satin-black graphics, satin-black wheels, unique badges, special interior trim and Magnetic Ride Control. 2013 Corvette 427 Convertible Collector Edition To celebrate the 60th anniversary of Corvette and the final year of the Corvette C6, two special editions were offered in 2013: the 427 Convertible Collector Edition and the 60th Anniversary Design Package. The 427 Convertible Collector Edition received the 505-horsepower 7.0-liter 427 cubic inch engine from the Z06, the first time the engine had been offered in a convertible, adding additional elements from the Z06 and the ZR1 to create the fastest Corvette Convertible ever offered. The 427 Convertible Collector Edition also includes a raised carbon fiber hood, carbon fiber Z06-style fenders, carbon fiber floor panels, a ZR1-style rear spoiler, an optional carbon fiber splitter and optional carbon fiber rocker panels. In addition, Magnetic Ride Control is standard as well as 19-inch front and 20-inch rear wheels with Michelin PS2 tires. 2013 Corvette 60th Anniversary Design Package The 60th Anniversary Design Package was offered on all trim levels and included Artic White paint, Blue Diamond leather interior with suede accents, blue top for convertibles, ZR1-style rear spoiler, gray brake calipers, special badges and an optional graphics package adds Pearl Silver Blue stripes including a stitched tonal stripe for the convertible top. Seventh Generation: 2014 Corvette Stingray The latest generation Corvette Stingray debuted as a 2014 model with the return of the Stingray name, once again pushing the design and performance windows to create the top performance Corvette to date. Built on an all-new lightweight aluminum frame, the 2014 Corvette Stingray is powered by a new LT1 6.2-liter small block V8 engine that produces 455 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque combined with a new 7-speed manual transmission with Active Rev Matching or a 6-speed automatic with paddle shifters. Offered in both coupe and convertible versions, a carbon fiber hood is standard, and a removable carbon fiber roof panel is standard for coupes with composite fenders, doors and rear quarter panels. A 5-mode drive selector adjusts 12 vehicle attributes to the driver's preferences, and an available Z51 Performance package includes an electronic limited-slip differential, dry-sump oil system, brake cooling, differential cooling, transmission cooling, upgraded wheels, performance tires, upgraded brakes and an aero package to improve high-speed stability. 2015 Corvette Z06 The Corvette Z06 returned for 2015, offered for the first time as a convertible as well as a coupe, powered by a supercharged LT4 6.2-liter V8 engine producing 650 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque combined with either a 7-speed manual transmission or for the first time with an 8-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters. At the time the 2015 Corvette Z06 was the fastest production car ever from General Motors and would accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 2.95 seconds with the automatic and in 3.2 seconds with the manual. Quarter-mile times of 10.95 seconds at 127 mph for the auto and 11.2 seconds at 127 mph with the manual. Corvette C7.R Corvette's latest race car, the C7.R was developed alongside the 2015 Corvette Z06 to compete in the GT Le Mans Class of the TUDOR United SportsCar Championship, making its debut at the 2014 Rolex 24 at Daytona. Since 1999 Corvette Racing has earned 107 victories, including eight wins at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, three wins at the Rolex 24 at Daytona, and 11 wins at the Mobile 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring. For 2018 Corvette Racing competes in the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship GTLM Class after completing a second-straight sweep of the GTLM Manufacturer, Driver and Team titles for the 2017 season, earning four wins during the season. 2016 Corvette Z06 C7.R Edition As a tribute to the Corvette Racing C7.R race cars, 500 Corvette Z06 C7.R Editions were produced in either Corvette Racing signature Yellow Tintcoat or black with C7.R graphics, a Z07 Performance Package with Brembo carbon ceramic brakes, Michelin PS Cup 2 tires, yellow brake calipers, black wheels with yellow stripe, visible carbon fiber ground effects package, visible carbon fiber hood section, black leather interior with suede accents, yellow contrast stitching, a carbon fiber interior trim package and Corvette Racing sill plates. 2017 Corvette Grand Sport The Corvette Grand Sport returned for 2017, powered by the LT1 normally-aspirated 6.2-liter V8 with aerodynamics, wheels, tires and brakes similar to the Z06 but tuned to optimize performance with the LT1 engine. The Grand Sport features wider fenders, wider rear quarter panels, unique front fender inserts, Z06-style grille, Grand Sport wheel design, 19×10 inch front wheels, 20×12 inch rear wheels, a front splitter, a rear wickerbill spoiler, functional brake ducts and improved cooling package. Magnetic Ride Control is standard, stabilizer bars are specific to Grand Sport, springs are unique, electronic limited-slip differential is standard as are Brembo brakes. The Corvette Grand Sport was the pace car for the 2017 Indy 500. 2018 Corvette Carbon 65 Edition For the 65th anniversary of America's sports car, the Corvette Carbon 65 Edition is offered on 2018 Grand Sport 3LT and Z06 3LZ models with a limit of 650 total to be produced. The Carbon 65 Edition features a Ceramic Matrix Gray exterior with a blue top on convertibles, carbon fiber rear spoiler, carbon fiber rear intake ducts, carbon fiber visible hood, blue brake calipers, carbon fiber roof for coupe, carbon fiber tonneau inserts for convertible, black wheels with machined grooves, fender stripes and door graphics. Inside the Carbon 65 Edition includes Jet Black interior with suede accents, blue stitching, carbon fiber steering wheel rim, carbon fiber interior trim, competition sport seats and Carbon 65 Edition sill plates. 2019 Corvette ZR1 The fastest and most powerful production Corvette ever produced, the 2019 Corvette ZR1 is powered by a LT5 supercharged 6.2-liter small block V8 engine producing 755 horsepower and 715 lb-ft of torque, combined with either a 7-speed manual transmission or an 8-speed paddle shift automatic   the first time an automatic has been offered in a Corvette ZR1. Two aero packaged are offered with a standard Low Wing that allows the ZR1 to reach a top track speed of over 210 mph, or an adjustable High Wing that generates up to 950 pounds of downforce. The High Wing is part of the ZTK Performance Package which also includes a front splitter with carbon fiber end caps, Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires, chassis tuning for improved cornering and Magnetic Ride Control tuning for more grip. The 2019 Corvette ZR1 was the pace car for the 2018 Indy 500. 2019 Corvette ZR1 Convertible The 2019 Corvette ZR1 is also offered as a convertible   the first convertible version of the ZR1 since the original in 1970. Given the new ZR1's strong aluminum chassis, minimal structural changes were required to create the convertible, adding only 60 pounds overall compared to the coupe. The Corvette ZR1 receives an all-new front fascia that functions beyond mere styling. The new nose is designed to channel more air for better engine and drivetrain cooling. A special carbon fiber hood is open in the middle to clear the supercharger and intercooler. Chevrolet also offers the Sebring Orange Design Package for the ZR1 with the Sebring Orange Tintcoat exterior complemented by orange brake calipers, orange rocker and splitter accent stripes, orange seat belts and orange interior stitching. The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price for the Corvette ZR1 Convertible is $123,995 with the ZR1 coupe starting at $119,995. 2019 Indy 500 Pace Car Pace car honors for the 2019 Indianapolis 500 once again went to Corvette, with the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport chosen to lead the starting field to the green flag with popular retired NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. behind the wheel. This year marks the 16th time Corvette has served as the Indy pace car, starting in 1978. The 2019 Corvette Grand Sport Pace Car is finished in Long Beach Red Metallic Tintcoat with Racing Blade Silver dual stripes and an Indy 500 decal package. The Corvette Grand Sport Pace Car is powered by a 6.2-liter LT1 V8 engine producing 460 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque, combined with an 8-speed automatic transmission. The car also features performance suspension with Magnetic Ride Control, Brembo carbon ceramic brakes, Grand Sport aluminum wheels, a Carbon Flash painted Carbon Fiber Ground Effects Package and Competition Sport bucket seats. New Eighth-Generation After months of rumors about a mid-engine Corvette, Chevrolet recently introduced the eighth generation of this legendary sports car and it is indeed the first mid-engine Corvette in history. "Corvette has always represented the pinnacle of innovation and boundary-pushing at GM. The traditional front-engine vehicle reached its limits of performance, necessitating the new layout," said GM President Mark Reuss. Still recognizable as a Corvette but with new styling, the all-new Stingray (as it will be called) is designed with better weight distribution, vastly improved performance and a high-tech cockpit. Stingray Power While there will likely be other power options in its future, the new C8 Corvette will feature the all-new LT2 6.2-liter V8 engine producing up to 495 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque. No manual transmission will be offered   instead the engine gets teamed with a quick-shifting dual-clutch 8-speed automatic gearbox. This combination allows the Stingray to jump to 60 mph in less than 3 seconds   the fastest time ever for an entry-level Corvette. With a strong, stiff yet lightweight structure as well as ride and handling upgrades, the C8 is a big step forward for the Chevrolet flagship sportscar. Price is expected to start below $60,000 when it goes on sale early next year.


SAN FRANCISCO   Kirby Yates is the surfer baseball nearly forgot. Not a single team bothered to draft him 10 years ago. And the next decade was spent sold, released, purchased, waived and traded. He spent parts of nine years in the minor leagues. Now, at 32, he is on the verge of climbing to the mountaintop of baseball accolades. Yates is three weeks away from representing the San Diego Padres at the All-Star Game. "If it happens, it means I've come full circle,'' Yates told USA TODAY Sports. "I've failed a lot. I mean, I've been failing for years. And to make the All-Star Game, it would be unbelievable. This game is funny. It's crazy. It's weird.'' Who would ever have imagined that Yates, who was shuffled and discarded like a used deck of cards from five different organizations in three years, would have the loftiest statistics by any closer in baseball? Yates has been virtually perfect this season, leading the major leagues with 23 saves in 23 opportunities, with a league-leading 0.96 ERA, yielding a .137 batting average against right-handed hitters, to go along with two scoreless streaks of 10 or more innings. In an organization that has produced three Hall of Fame closers (Rollie Fingers, Goose Gossage and Trevor Hoffman) and two Cy Young closers (Randy Jones and Mark Davis), Yates is saving games at a rate never before seen in San Diego. PLAYOFFS: Some division races are already over PADDACK: NL ROY candidate sent to Class A He is the first Padres' pitcher to have at least 20 saves before June and is just three saves shy of the franchise record for saves before the All-Star break, trailing Heath Bell in 2011. "It's been neat to be compared to some of the great closers this organization has had,'' Yates said, "but I don't think people should slot me into their category. I have a lot to prove before being compared to them. Come on, let me pitch a full season first, then you can say what you want.'' Yates is still trying to grasp his accomplishments while knowing that of all the players who make this year's All-Star team, no one might appreciate it more than him. "I don't take any of this for granted,'' Yates says, "knowing just how hard it was for me to even get to the big leagues, and then bouncing around like I did. And now this.'' Yates, born and raised in Lihue, Hawaii, visited the mainland only once in his life before his senior year. He had only two collegiate offers to play beyond high school, choosing Yavapai Community College in Prescott, Arizona, over Central Arizona College. He missed two years in college recovering from Tommy John surgery, and when the 2009 amateur draft came and went, with 1,521 players selected in 50 rounds, Yates' name was never called. Tyler Yates, 41, who pitched five years in the major leagues and is now a police officer back home in Kauai, vividly remembers that telephone call from his little brother, who suddenly was about to quit. "As soon as the draft was over,'' Tyler Yates said, "he called me and said, 'Dude, I didn't even get drafted. No one wanted me. A scout just called, but I don't even know if I want to play baseball anymore.' "I told him, 'You waited your whole life for this. You better take it. Come on, you can't quit now.' '' Yates listened to his brother, signed a week after the draft with the Tampa Bay Rays and reached the big leagues five years later. He was sent to Cleveland for cash considerations after the 2015 season. Six weeks later, he was traded to the New York Yankees. He pitched 41 games in 2016 for the Yankees, going 2-1 with a 5.23 ERA, and suddenly started to believe he could have an actual future in the major leagues. He decided to fully dedicate himself to the game, moved from Hawaii to Chandler, Arizona, where he could not only take advantage of the training facilities but also would no longer be tempted to blow off his workouts for a day of surfing with a beer cooler nearby. "I'd go surfing all of the time; I loved my life,'' Yates said, "maybe a little too much. I had to be more disciplined and take advantage of this gift. It was one of those things that you work your whole life for this, so why wouldn't I put forth more effort and get myself dialed in.'' Yates, who was relying solely on his fastball and slider, started experimenting with a split-finger pitch that winter. He never got a chance to use it with the Yankees, or even thank Masahiro Tanaka for helping teach him the pitch. He was claimed off waivers again by the Los Angeles Angels. He thought the pitch was coming along fine in spring training and his six minor league appearances with Class AAA Salt Lake, but after being called up by the Angels, his tenure lasted a mere inning. Next stop, San Diego, with the Padres claiming him on April 26, 2017. In two years, he has morphed from a journeyman to a middle reliever to a premier setup man to one of the most dependable closers in the game. "I always knew he could do this,'' Tyler Yates says. "It was always there. But he just had to believe it.'' Yates had no choice when the Padres traded relievers Brad Hand and Adam Cimber two days after the 2018 All-Star Game for catching prospect Francisco Mejia. This was the opportunity that was going to make or break him. "I hated the way I got the job because Brad Hand was my closest friend on the team,'' Yates said, "but I also felt I was more physically and mentally prepared than anything I could possibly be for in my life. I never panicked. I was never scared. It's not like I wanted to fail, but I wasn't afraid to fail, you know what I mean? "It's like, it can't be anything worse than I've already been through. I figured if that's as bad as it's going to get, no matter what I do as a closer, it can't ever be that bad again.'' Well, Yates hasn't had to find out, converting on 35 of his 36 save opportunities since becoming the Padres' closer, yielding just 16 hits while striking out 48 batters in 28 innings this season. It's not as if he lights up the radar gun with his 93-94 mph fastball, but hitters are kept completely off-balance with his 86-mph split-finger, which he throws nearly half of the time. Oh, and you want to talk about preparation? He's one of the first players to arrive to the Padres' clubhouse, spending hours poring over scouting information, studying videotape and analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of every player he might potentially face in that day's game. "He doesn't just take the ball, chuck it and hope things happen,'' Padres pitching coach Darren Balsley says, "he's 100% prepared for each and every game we play. He's learned how to pitch his way. He knows where his outs come. And he has so much confidence now. "You hear people say that with a story like Kirby's and overcoming so many obstacles, he's proving a lot of people wrong now. "No, he's just proving himself right.'' Really, the only obstacle in Yates' path now is that he might be, well, too good. He is tantalizing to every contender needing bullpen help before the July 31 trade deadline, and with the Padres falling out of contention, they suddenly have an awfully attractive trade piece. "I don't want to go; I really don't,'' Yates said. "I love it here. I feel we've got something brewing here and will be in contention of years. And I'm so comfortable here. It just fits. I love the lifestyle. I love everything about it.'' San Diego might not be Kauai, but it's the closest thing in the major leagues, playing in the perfect climate, and just off the Pacific beach. His dad, Gary, got to see him pitch a week ago in San Diego, and he knows if he's traded back east, it might be too far for his parents. They never once got to see him pitch for the Yankees because of the 12 hours it would take on even a direct flight to New York. "It's just too far for my parents,'' Yates said, "that's why San Diego is perfect. I know it's part of the business, but I'd just hate to leave here.'' Considering Yates' success and popularity in the clubhouse, veteran second baseman Ian Kinsler and his teammates say, the feeling is completely mutual. "We're thrilled that teams like him,'' Padres manager Andy Green said. "But we love him. We want him here. We want him closing out games for years to come for us.'' Yates, who's a free agent after the 2020 season, refuses to stress out about it, knowing it's taboo in his Hawaiian culture, but certainly sees the irony. Ten years ago, almost to the exact day, no team in baseball wanted him. Today, who doesn't? "Crazy game, huh?'' said Yates. "Who would have believed it?'' This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Padres closer Kirby Yates finds saving grace in San Diego Related slideshow: The 2019 MLB season (Provided by imagn)


Twins All-Star right-hander Jake Odorizzi is headed to the injured list with a blister, Dan Hayes of The Athletic tweets. The issue should only shelve Odorizzi for one start, however. They'll recall righty Zack Littell from Triple-A Rochester to take Odorizzi's 25-man roster spot. Odorizzi's blister helped force him out of the Twins' loss to the Athletics on Tuesday after he threw just three innings. He yielded six runs (five earned) on three hits, including two home runs, with three walks against two strikeouts. Odorizzi has now gone four outings in a row without posting a quality start, thereby raising his ERA from a near-spotless 1.92 on June 9 to 3.15 in less than a month. Recent problems notwithstanding, this has been an impressive contract year for Odorizzi, who has helped pitch the Twins to a 53-31 record and a seven-game lead in the AL Central. The 29-year-old has capitalized on an increase in velocity to log a career-high 9.74 K/9 (against 3.05 BB/9) and a personal-best 3.59 FIP in 88 2/3 innings. While Odorizzi continues showing an aversion to grounders, he has largely avoided HRs. That hasn't been the case during his recent slide, though, and now he'll take a short breather.


PJ's Coffee plans to open 180 shops across Texas over the next decade, including 60 locations in the Houston area. The New Orleans-based coffeehouse, which already has shops in Cypress, downtown Houston and Pearland, is eyeing Texas for expansion because of its similar culture, said David Mesa, PJ's Coffee's chief development officer. The company, which has more than 90 locations worldwide, also plans to open 55 shops in Dallas, 40 in San Antonio and 25 in Austin. "As we sought further expansion, Texas became an obvious choice as an area with similar values and upbeat vibe," Mesa said in a statement. RELATED: East End coffee plant to roast its last bean PJ's Coffee is looking for prospective franchisees in Houston and Texas. Franchisees should expect to invest between $185,000 to more than $560,000, depending on the scale of the business, which can range from a small kiosk to a 2,200-square-foot free-standing location with a drive-thru. PJ's Coffee, founded in 1978 by Phillis Jordan and acquired by Ballard Brands in 2008, sells a variety of iced, frozen, hot, cold brew and nitro-infused coffees as well as organic tea and breakfast pastries. The company is known for its iced coffees, which are brewed daily using a cold-drip process said to produce a less-acidic coffee taste.


LOS ANGELES (CBSLA)   Police say they are searching for a woman in connection with a deadly crash briefly knocked out power to thousands of customers early Thursday in South LA. The crash happened at about 3:15 a.m. on Imperial Highway at Central Avenue, in front of Imperial Tire Services. A Mercedes SUV appeared to have crashed into a power pole, which was left in pieces on the ground. One person was ejected from the SUV when it rolled. The male passenger was pronounce dead at the scene. His name and age has not been released. The woman who was driving the SUV and ran from the scene after receiving some help from passersby, according to LAPD Capt. Jonathan Pinto. "It's very unsettling to have something like that happen," a neighbor said. The crash knocked out electricity for about 2,000 customers in the area for about an hour. DWP crews worked through the morning to restore power and repair the pole. Investigators say speed was a factor in the crash.


Ford's tank appears to be running low. Shares of the motor company closed 7.5% lower Thursday after the company reported weaker-than-anticipated earnings Wednesday. The company also said earnings per share for 2019 would be between $1.20 and $1.35, lower than analysts' average estimate of $1.40. Investors are unimpressed with Ford's performance in China, an area where it has struggled in the past, and are seeing few signs that the company's transformation is paying off. Here's what the company reported, versus what analysts surveyed by Bloomberg expected: Adjusted earnings-per-share: 28 cents per share versus 31 cents per share (expected) Revenue: $39 billion versus $34.7 billion (expected) Ford slumped in China, a key region for all global automakers. In the first half of the year, Ford's sales in China slid 27%, much more than the broader market's decline amid a downturn in the nation's car market. Deliveries to the region plummeted 32% during the second quarter, and the company's market share slid further in the largest car market in the world. While the company trimmed losses this quarter, it still lost $155 million before interest and taxes. Still, Ford maintains that it will see an improvement in operating income this year, expecting between $7 billion and $7.5 billion - and there are signs of progress for the company. One bright spot in China was sales of Ford's Lincoln luxury brand. Sales of the Lincoln grew 7% against other losses and benefited from lesser import tariffs than it faced a year earlier. Ford also turned a profit in Europe, bringing in $53 million, a big jump from the $73 million loss it reported in the region a year ago. The earnings release comes after a few years of change at the Dearborn, Mich., automaker. The company is investing $11 billion by 2022 in its transformation, focusing on its profitable line of pickup trucks as well as developing autonomous and electric vehicles. "Midway through this key year of action, we are pleased with the progress we are making toward creating a more dynamic and profitable business," CEO Jim Hackett said in a statement. "In this time of profound change in our industry, Ford has amazing opportunities to delight customers, innovate and collaborate in new ways, and create value." Ford's earnings also took a hit from costs associated with the restructuring of its Europe and South America unites, and a $181 million loss they took on Pivotal software, a cloud-based software company, the company said in a press release.


MONTERREY, Mexico   However patient Yuli Gurriel grew this offseason, his best at-bats remain accentuated by an ambush. The free-swinging first baseman feasts on first pitches and fears free passes. Each of the last two seasons ended with Gurriel among the bottom seven major leaguers in walk rate. Neither year saw him eclipse four percent. Nine walks in his first 29 games suggested a shift. Teammates teased Gurriel that he may approach his career-high 23 walks within the season's first month. Such selectiveness sometimes betrays. A hitter can become too particular and get caught in between. To overcorrect and reestablish their numbers, they begin swinging wildly. Gurriel fell victim. Pitchers pounded him inside and, while Gurriel covered that, he could not resist a bevy of breaking balls. BOX SCORE: ASTROS 14, ANGELS 2 Gurriel entered Monterrey mired in a miserable rut. Five hits in his last 43 at-bats left the charming Cuban "more frustrated" than any of his slumping teammates. Manager A.J. Hinch afforded him an off day earlier this week in Minnesota. It offered no help. Gurriel finished the four-game series 1-for-11. "He's a good game away from feeling better," Hinch said Saturday, "and he's certainly a dangerous hitter every time he goes up there." Gurriel hammered a first-pitch triple and second-pitch home run in his first two at-bats, driving in three runs that began an avalanche against Angels starter Trevor Cahill and a south of the border blowout. The Astros dismantled the Angels 14-2, matching their season-high with five home runs. Their 14 runs established a new season-best, a stark departure from a frigid series loss in Minnesota. In three losses there, Houston mustered four runs. Gurriel broke a 3-for-35 drought with a 2-for-4 night, one of four Astros to accrue multiple hits. Alex Bregman bashed two home runs while George Springer and Michael Brantley accounted for one apiece. Houston hit three home runs off Cahill in 3 ⅓ innings, prolonging a propensity that's plagued his season. Cahill ceded nine long balls in his first six starts. His seventh saw no change. Bregman golfed a 3-1 breaking ball to the opposite field for a first-inning solo homer, opening scoring that hardly ceased. Gurriel's second-inning triple was the fourth of his four-year major league career. He bludgeoned a first-pitch fastball that bisected home plate into the left-center field gap, scoring Carlos Correa from first base while the 34-year-old Gurriel galloped to third. His next hit required no such sprinting. Cahill left an 0-1 fastball at Gurriel's belt in the fourth inning. It was roped low and over the left-field fence   a missile that managed to find a home in Houston's bullpen. The Astros scored in each of the first six innings. A four-run eighth inning against Angels reliever Chris Stratton elongated this farce, one enjoyed by 18,177 feisty fans. Many donned Astros orange and chanted crazily for a Latin-loaded lineup. When José Altuve batted, they chanted "Jose, Jose, Jose." Fireworks from a nearby soccer game interrupted some situations, but aligned perfectly with a few of the Astros' many run-scoring moments. Gifted an advantage before he threw his first pitch, Houston starter Wade Miley managed six effortless innings of two-run ball. Contact was soft, save a massive Albert Pujols home run in the sixth inning. Pujols now has 59 career home runs against the Astros, more than any team in his legendary career. That Miley was even able to pitch to Pujols was heartening. One inning earlier, Mike Trout tattooed a line drive that struck Miley on his left shoulder. The lefthander remained prostrate on the mound for a few seconds while Hinch, head trainer Jeremiah Randall and pitching coach Brent Strom scurried from the dugout. Miley stretched his arm, tossed a few warmup throws and shooed the contingent from the field. Two pitches later, Andrelton Simmons struck a ground ball that ended the inning and Miley's only stress during this drubbing. Related slideshow: 2019 MLB season (Provided by imagn)


Lying is bad. Full stop. And yet, everyone does it, especially when it comes to painting the best possible picture of an overarching career. 27 Lies Everyone Puts on a Résumé According to a poll of more than 1,000 workers and 300 senior managers conducted by the staffing firm OfficeTeam, 38 percent of managers said that they have seen their company take a candidate out of the running due to catching them lying on a résumé . And yet, that same research showed that nearly 50 percent of workers are aware of someone in their lives having lied on their résumé, with that number rising to 55 percent for people between the ages of 18 and 34. Even though everyone knows that lying is frowned upon, workers apparently just can't help but try to paint their lives in the best light possible when it comes to the job application process even if that means exaggerating the truth or just flat-out fibbing. Herein, we've gathered some of the most common résumé lies seen in interviews everywhere. So keep reading if you can handle the truth, that is. And to make the most of your 9-to-5, here are 25 Genius Ways to Conquer Office Burnout . 1. Exaggerated Education Taking a single summer course at a university isn't exactly the same thing as getting an undergraduate degree there, but that doesn't stop the majority of people from talking up their eduction experience. Scott Samuels , CEO of executive search firm Horizon Hospitality, revealed to Monster that he even once had an applicant "put down Cornell School of Hotel Management on their résumé, when they only took one class online." And for more great workplace advice, see these 40 Best Ways to Jumpstart Your Career . 2. Employment Dates Everyone gets let go or fired from a job at some point in their lives, and any reasonable employer will understand that if you properly explain the situation to them. What isn't as easily overlooked, though, is forging employment dates on a résumé to cover up a time gap but despite this, the OfficeTeam poll found that 26 percent of workers have lied about their employment dates. If you do have any gaps on your résumé perhaps because your company closed down or because you took time off to spend with family  résumé expert Kim Isaacs explained to Monster that you should simply address those gaps in your cover letter instead of lying about them. And once your CV is fib-free and ready to go, here's The Secret Trick for Getting Your Résumé Noticed . 3. Technical Abilities Many people claim that they're proficient in apps like Microsoft Excel, but how many of those folks could actually use the program for conditional formatting or identifying trends? Unless you really know what you're doing and can realistically demonstrate your knowledge of any of the skills listed on your résumé, it's best just to leave smart-sounding technical proficiencies off of your C.V. altogether. 4. Falsified Jobs Perhaps worse than lying about your employment dates is making up a job out of thin air and believe it or not, the OfficeTeam poll found that 76 percent of people know someone who has done this. Even if your dream job wants five or more years of experience and you only have three, you'll have a better chance applying with an honest résumé and hoping for the best than you will applying with five years of fabricated experience. And if you thought that lying was the most fun a person could have with their job application, here are 30 Hilarious Things People Have Put on Their Résumés . 5. Foreign Language Fluency Taking a few French classes in high school by no means makes you "fluent" in the foreign language . And while putting this skill on your résumé might give you a perceived air of sophistication and worldliness, you're going to be in the doghouse should your new employer ever call on you to translate something. Plus, according to a survey from Hloom, an online provider of office templates, hiring managers find that lying about foreign language fluency is one of the most unforgivable offenses. And if you really want to include this on your CV, here's The Secret Trick For Learning A New Language Quickly . 6. Grade Point Average Unless you're a recent graduate or actually graduated with a 4.0, there's really no need to put your grade point average on your résumé, let alone lie about it. A select few employers will ask for your GPA during the interview process and at that point, you should be entirely honest about it but for the most part, it's just extraneous information. 7. Previous Titles If your current job is at a junior level, then you shouldn't claim that you hold a senior-level role on your résumé. Not only is this deceptive, but it could also hinder your chances of getting a new job, seeing as people will assume you're overqualified for anything you apply for. 8. Exaggerated Results As Elaine Varelas , a managing partner at career consulting firm Keystone Partners, explained to CNBC , you should never claim that you "grew sales by 100 percent" unless the figures are actually significant you know: from $1 million to $2 million, not from $10 to $20. And in general, the best practice is to get as specific as possible, avoiding percentages and broad words like "doubled" that can easily deceive a hiring manager. 9. Graduation Year Whichever job you land is going to have to run a background check and confirm anyway, so there's really no reason to lie about when you graduated. 10. Promotions If the staggering number of promotions on your résumé simply looks too good to be true, don't be surprised if an interview starts asking some very specific questions just to make sure you're not lying. And if that doesn't expose you, then a potential employer might even go so far as to call your current or former employer just to confirm some suspicious details. Either way, the last thing you want is to be in a position where you have to worry about having lies exposed. 11. Salary While finding a new job should be seen as a way to try to score a higher salary, you should never do so by lying about what you currently make or more recently made. And yet, one collection of research from Grad School Hub found that more people lie about their salary than anything else on their resume, with 40 percent of people admitting to doing so. Not only is this morally wrong, but a potential employer could hypothetically reach out to your previous job and uncover your lie, which would most likely disqualify you from securing a position. And if you're looking for a little bump, This Is Exactly How to Ask for a Raise. 12. Job Duties Of those polled in the OfficeTeam study, a staggering 55 percent responded that either they have or know someone who has lied about job duties on their résumé. And while this fabrication may seem harmless, it becomes a problem when a new employer calls on you to perform a task that you claimed to have done at your previous job, but actually have no idea how to do. 13. Volunteer Work Having volunteer work on your résumé shows a potential employer that you're selfless and have passions outside of the office, but lying about doing volunteer work gives the exact opposite impression. If you want to add a volunteering section to your résumé, then actually make the effort to help out at a dog shelter or a local soup kitchen. And if you're looking to give back, learn all about these 17 Quirkiest Charities That Give Back in Creative Ways. 14. Current Location It's extremely common to start applying to jobs in a new city before you move there, and employers tend to be understanding of this fact so long as you explain to them your plans to relocate. But when you lie about already being in the city where you're applying for jobs, it makes thing a bit more complicated seeing as, when you're asked to come in for an interview, it's assumed that you can be there, in person, within a reasonable amount of time. 15. Degree Nobody checks what type of degree you graduated with and whether you actually graduated, right? Wrong. According to a poll of nearly 2,200 hiring managers conducted by CareerBuilder , 33 percent of employers have caught interviewees lying about their academic degrees. If you left college just one class short of graduating, it's better to be honest about this with an explanation as to why some of the most successful people in the world never graduated college (see: Bill Gates ), and that's nothing to be ashamed of! And with or without a college degree, you should use the education section of your résumé to highlight relevant coursework and assignments. 16. College Major As you're scrolling through jobs on Indeed, you suddenly happen upon the job of your dreams. The only problem? It requires a degree in accounting or business, and you majored in communications in college. It might feel like your only option here is to lie about your major, but most companies would sooner overlook the college major of a qualified candidate than they would a blatant untruth. 17. College Minor Lying about your college minor might not feel like a big deal, but according to the results of the Hloom poll, hiring managers put this fib at a 3.16, with 1 being a "harmless white lie" and 5 being a "serious falsehood." And for a look at some classes that seem fake but are very, very real, here are 20 Most Ridiculous College Courses You Won't Believe Are Real . 18. References Employers really do check the references you give them, and so listing a friend or family member as a work reference is not going to end well. Odds are that whomever you falsely listed has no idea what your responsibilities were at your last job, and a hiring manager is naturally going to expect a colleague or boss to have this sort of basic information. 19. Certifications Lying about having a license or certification in something is not only wrong, but it's also dangerous. For instance, if you apply for a job as a lifeguard and lie about having your CPR certification, you could end up being responsible for the loss of a life. 20. Reasons for Leaving Don't tell a hiring manager that your position was eliminated when in reality you were fired from your job. When your interviewer fact checks your résumé, your firing is going to come out, and it's only going to make it worse that you lied about it. And for more falsehoods in everyday life to watch out for, here are the 40 Lies Everyone Over 40 Tells . 21. Criminal Records Understandably, people on the job hunt worry about revealing their criminal record and tend to cover up their past. However, a simple criminal background check will unveil anything on record, putting both you and the hiring manager in an uncomfortable position that could have been avoided with honesty. 22. Professional Licenses With perhaps one of the most well-known stories of professional license fabrication out there, Frank Abagnale Jr. (that's the guy from 2002's Catch Me If You Can is about) is infamous for having lied about having a medical degree, a law degree, and a pilot's license, amongst other things. And anyone who is considering lying about having a license to practice medicine or anything else should learn from Abagnale's mistakes, seeing as he ended up serving several years in prison. 23. Awards Having awards tied to your work definitely gives you a leg-up in the interview process, but only if those awards and recognitions actually exist. Records of accolades can be found with minimal research, and it looks better on you to be honest about having no awards at all than to lie about having them. 24. Military Record Believe it or not, there are people out there who either exaggerate their military record or forge it entirely. In fact, according to one poll conducted by Marquet International , a security consulting firm, this is one of the top ten falsehoods found on a résumé, just behind false references and fake credentials. 25. College Attending Columbia College in Missouri and graduating from Columbia University, the Ivy League, are certainly not the same thing. And yes, just writing "Columbia" in the education section of your résumé still counts as lying. 26. Interests and Hobbies If you spend most of your spare time playing video games, then don't write on your résumé that you enjoy birdwatching and cooking just to sound more sophisticated. You have no idea what your interviewer's interests are, and it's very possible that they are an avid birdwatcher with many a question about your shared hobby . 27. Leadership If an interviewer asks you about how many people report to you, it's better to be honest about not having a team than to lie about leading dozens. If your new role ends up being a management role and you have zero experience in that area, your novice status is going to speak for itself and may even get you fired. And for more sage workplace advice, don't miss The 50 Top Secrets of a Perfect Work-Life Balance. To discover more amazing secrets about living your best life, click here to follow us on Instagram!


An investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct at a group of schools associated with the Washington National Cathedral that was made public Thursday found that 16 adults formerly connected to the schools or the cathedral had committed sexual misconduct against students. Most of the cases corroborated by the investigation, which was conducted by a private law firm at the request of the religious leadership of the schools, took place between 1950 and the early 1980s, the report says, with the most recent corroborated incident in 2008. Most of the allegations detailed in the report resulted in forced resignations at the time, but some cases were "handled less decisively" than current school leadership says is standard practice. The investigation adds the capital's Episcopal population, and the nationally renowned neo-Gothic cathedral at its center, to the list of communities reckoning with sex abuse scandals. In a letter sent this week to parents of current students, former students and parents of former students, Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde, the bishop of the Diocese of Washington, apologized to the victims of the abuse and promised to "make tangible and sustained efforts to continually evaluate and, where appropriate, strengthen the safeguards that, thankfully, are already in place." "In our faith tradition, when we welcome children into the community, we promise to cherish them and protect them, a promise we make to them, their families, and before God. For the victims and survivors of past abuse and your families, this promise was broken. I apologize for that failing and ask for your forgiveness," Budde said in the letter. The law firm reported adults found to be "credibly accused of sexual misconduct against students" to law enforcement, the school says. Scrutiny of allegations of sexual misconduct at the private schools -- Beauvoir, National Cathedral School and St. Albans School -- began in August 2018 when a former teacher from St. Albans was accused of sexual misconduct at a different school, according to the report. At the time, St. Albans reached out to alumni to ask about any misbehavior by that teacher at the school, the report says. When alumni responded with accounts of sexual misconduct by several former teachers, the school hired the law firm Debevoise & Plimpton to investigate. The other schools in the cathedral system were eventually folded into the probe. The allegations that were corroborated were made against a number of former teachers as well as people associated with the cathedral, including a chorister and at least one staff member. In one case, six former students accused a teacher of sexual misconduct perpetrated at a summer camp that he owned and operated, as well as at the school, from 1950 until 1970. Two other former students said a music teacher had engaged in inappropriate behavior with them at his school apartment and in a locker room in the early 1970s. The most recent allegations corroborated in the report, against former third-grade teacher Eric Toth, describe how he had hidden cameras in a school restroom, where he captured images of students. Just before that discovery, the school had placed Toth on administrative leave and notified law enforcement after it found a camera in his classroom containing inappropriate photographs of children . Toth "fled the jurisdiction to evade arrest," the report says, but was taken into custody in 2013 after an investigation by Washington's Metropolitan Police Department and the FBI. He was sentenced to 25 years in prison for producing child pornography after pleading guilty. The Debevoise investigation found that in "most" of the corroborated cases, "the accused former faculty and staff members were promptly made to resign" by the school system. The current policies in place at the schools that were designed to prevent sexual misconduct are in line with best practices, the report said, but the school and church leadership wrote in another community letter released by the church Thursday that they would adopt multiple recommendations from the law firm, including the creation of a new leadership position and committee on student safety.


West Ham had a decent Premier League campaign last season, finishing tenth in Manuel Pellegrini's first season in charge. However, there were still some teething problems   with a shock fourth-round exit in the FA Cup to AFC Wimbledon highlighting key issues for the Hammers. They have made some great signings this summer, especially in attack, with the arrivals of Sebastian Haller and Pablo Fornals giving great hope for West Ham fans. Despite this, there were many more outs than ins at the London Stadium so far this transfer window, giving youth a chance . Declan Rice's recent breakthrough suggests a new wave of top talent may be ready to break through, with Pellegrini no doubt keen to explore his options. A number of talents have featured in pre-season - here are three players who will be hoping to become a regular part of the first-team squad this year. Josh Cullen The Irishman was brought along to West Ham's pre-season tour following a very good campaign with Charlton Athletic in League One, where he played in the base of midfield and helped the Addicks get promotion to the Championship via the playoffs. He won the hearts of Charlton fans with several combative displays, picking up five assists and a goal   and Manuel Pellegrini decided to bring the talented midfielder to pre-season. He featured in three of the five pre-season games, showing glimpses of his ability, but it is unlikely he will feature much in the league due to the high competition in the West Ham midfield. However, Cullen has thrown his name into the mix and if injuries were to come up (Jack Wilshere, anyone?) the 23-year-old will be ready to fill the void. Grady Diangana The most well-known of these players, 2018/2019 was a major breakthrough year for right-sided midfielder Diangana. The 21-year-old made 20 appearances in all competitions - scoring twice on his debut against Macclesfield in the EFL Cup. He was back in the goals in pre-season with a fine finish after a well-worked move in West Ham's final performance against Hertha Berlin, and was impressive throughout the tour. Diangana will look to kick on from his breakout campaign and has the ability to do so, with Pellegrini hopeful that midfielders like him are able to feed the likes of Haller and Javier Hernandez   something the England Under-20 international is more than capable of. Ben Johnson The English right-back is often cited as one of the best defensive prospects at the club, and the Hammers clearly agree   signing him to a long term deal in March which will keep tie his future to the London Stadium until 2022. Johnson made his debut for the first team when he played against Manchester City in the Premier League in February, but has predominantly featured for Liam Cunning's Under-23 squad. He has impressed in pre-season for West Ham and started all but one of the club's pre-season fixtures, showing some great defensive quality and attacking output with a good long-range effort hitting the crossbar. With Pablo Zabaleta ageing, Johnson is on the verge of making the step up, and his great pre-season will convince manager Manuel Pellegrini that the youngster is ready to take the starting berth from the veteran.


Former Packers' Pro Bowl Mike Daniels officially signed a one-year, $9.1 million deal that includes $7.8 million fully guaranteed with the Detroit Lions, per source. - Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 26, 2019 Mike Daniels is reportedly getting a hefty chunk of change, $9.1 million with $7.8 million fully guaranteed, to sign with the Detroit Lions, but they have plenty of salary cap room to afford this transaction. According to Over The Cap , the Lions had a tick over $23.3 million in salary cap space available before agreeing to a contract with Daniels, good for 10th most in the NFL. With the numbers being reported by ESPN's Adam Schefter, quick math tells us the Lions cap number will be reduced down to $14.2 million. That amount is still good for 18th in the league and leaves plenty of space for in-season roster moves - general manager Bob Quinn typically prefers to keep between $7-8 million in available funds. Damon Harrison and Darius Slay are likely looking on here and wondering if any of that money will be coming their way anytime soon, or if they will have to wait. These moves/extensions could, in theory, still get done with the salary cap room available and there is always the option to create funds in other ways. Bottom line: the Lions are paying Daniels a lot of money to play in Honolulu Blue in 2019, but they also still have plenty of options moving forward. MORE: UFC's Thiago Santos shares brutal update on injuries suffered in loss to Jon Jones Things starting as expected for 2 former Steelers Stidham quickly making progress in Patriots' system Report: Bills trade for Jadeveon Clowney not likely Observations from Lions training camp, Day 2: Welcome to the T.J. Hockenson show


CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP)   SpaceX launched its heftiest rocket with 24 research satellites Tuesday, a middle-of-the-night rideshare featuring a deep space atomic clock, solar sail, a clean and green rocket fuel testbed, and even human ashes. It was the third flight of a Falcon Heavy rocket, but the first ordered by the military. The Defense Department mission, dubbed STP-2 for Space Test Program, is expected to provide data to certify the Falcon Heavy   and reused boosters   for future national security launches. It marked the military's first ride on a recycled rocket. Both side boosters landed back at Cape Canaveral several minutes after liftoff, just as they did after launching in April. But the new core booster missed an ocean platform, not unexpected for this especially difficult mission, SpaceX noted. NASA signed up for a spot on the rocket, along with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Air Force Research Laboratory, the Planetary Society and Celestis Inc., which offers memorial flights into space. An astronaut who flew on NASA's first space station back in the 1970s, Skylab's Bill Pogue, had a bit of his ashes on board, along with more than 150 other deceased people. Pogue died in 2014. SpaceX said the mission was one of its most challenging launches. The satellites needed to be placed in three different orbits, requiring multiple upper-stage engine firings. It was going to take several hours to release them all. The Deep Space Atomic Clock by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory is a technology demo aimed at self-flying spacecraft. Barely the size of a toaster oven, the clock is meant to help spacecraft navigate by themselves when far from Earth. NASA also was testing a clean and green alternative to toxic rocket and satellite fuel. The Planetary Society's LightSail crowd-funded spacecraft will attempt to become the first orbiting spacecraft to be propelled solely by sunlight. It's the society's third crack at solar sailing: The first was lost in a Russian rocket failure in 2005, while the second had a successful test flight in 2015. "Hey @elonmusk et al, thanks for the ride!," tweeted Bill Nye, the society's chief executive officer. The Air Force Research Laboratory had space weather experiments aboard, while NOAA had six small atmospheric experimental satellites for weather forecasting. The Falcon Heavy is the most powerful rocket in use today. Each first-stage booster has nine engines, for a total of 27 firing simultaneously at liftoff from NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The first Falcon Heavy launch was in February 2018. That test flight put SpaceX founder Musk's red Tesla convertible into an orbit stretching past Mars.


The Oakland Raiders added a ton of top-end talent this offseason including Lamarcus Joyner, Trent Brown, Tyrell Williams, etc. However, their biggest move was undoubtedly the acquisition of Antonio Brown. Brown is a seven-time Pro Bowler who is still at the top of his game. For the sixth straight season, Brown eclipsed 1,200 receiving yards and had a career-high 15 touchdowns. Despite being traded, Pro Football Focus ranked Brown as the No. 22 player in the league entering the 2019 season. Take a look at their explanation of the ranking below: Brown earned a career-low 79.0 receiving grade in 2018, and he still caught 104-of-164 targets for 1,297 yards and 15 touchdowns on the year. That alone speaks volumes to just how productive Brown has been all throughout his career. Among the 66 wide receivers with 300 or more targets in the last five seasons, Brown ranks second in overall grade (93.9), yards per route run (2.53) and total receptions of 15-plus yards (209). Only Atlanta Falcons' Julio Jones ranks higher in the three metrics. If Brown can play at a level anything close to what we saw from 2014-2018, the Raiders are going to be just fine on offense. Brown is still an elite receiver that can carry the offense from week to week. Look for him to put up big numbers in Oakland with Derek Carr. MORE: The NBA rule about timeouts that partially explains Nick Nurse's weird decision to take one Watch as jury convicts former NFL player Kellen Winslow Jr. of raping homeless woman News: Do Cowboys have best group of QBs across the entire league? Roundup: New York City Helicopter Crash; Kylie Jenner's Birthday Party; Gulf of Mexico 'Dead Zone' 2 things to look for during the Raiders mandatory mini-camp


A startup called Neighbor bills itself as an "Airbnb for storage," allowing hosts to rent out their empty sheds, closets and basements for other people's stuff. Kaleb's self-storage side hustle started small. Ten months ago, he started renting out a few nooks and crannies inside the apartment he leased while a student at Brigham Young University, along with an extra parking space that came with the rent. To do this, Kaleb used an app called Neighbor, which connects people who have extra space to spare with people that need to stash their things. Now, thanks to Neighbor, he has completed a professional journey from college kid to part-time landlord-for-stuff. His properties include the trunk of a busted Cadillac ("Not just any trunk, but a Cadillac's trunk," his online ad emphasizes), a storage shed behind the home he now owns, and the side of a chain-link fence , where his tenants can lock bikes on a patch of unmowed grass for $4 a month. "I had no money, so I was like, if I can make any money whatsoever, at all, I'm game," said Kaleb, who lives in Provo, Utah, and asked that I not use his last name to keep his financial information private. So far, the app has helped him enter rental relationships with 21 tenants, who store RVs, automobiles, bikes, sweaters, and other random items on a month-to-month basis in his eight listings. Neighbor bills itself as the "Airbnb for storage." It was founded in 2017, undergirded by three fundamental truths: Most Americans have too many things; some also have too much space; many others don't have enough. To address this spatial imbalance, most packrats must turn to the self-storage industry. Collectively, people in the U.S. are already spending $40 billion a year on renting these vaults within windowless facilities that sprawl alongside suburban highways. "Wouldn't it be awesome, if we didn't have to build all this excess space that just sits there and holds people's stuff?" said Joseph Woodbury, the CEO and co-founder of Neighbor, describing the question Neighbor was built to answer. "What if we just more efficiently used the space we had?" The self-storage industry is enormous, eating up 1.7 billion square feet in 2019 about 5.4 square feet for every man, woman, and child in the United States. There are more than 50,000 storage facilities in the U.S. , triple the number of McDonald's restaurants. Despite the high cost of a lease (an average of $88 a month, according to recent stats from StorageBeat ) one in 11 Americans was locked into a storage contract in 2018, perhaps because they're infamously hard to get out of. But, vast as supply is, demand has far outpaced it. With storage facility occupancy rates at about 93 percent, "the storage facilities have all the power," says Woodbury. Valet self-storage startups like Clutter and MakeSpace , which pick up and even sometimes package your things, have tried to fill in the gaps, operating more like an Uber-for-crap that gives your belongings a ride to the nearest self-storage park. But peer-to-peer storage startups like Neighbor, and smaller cousins like StoreAtMyHouse.com , offer a chance to bypass Big Storage entirely. The platform was launched in Utah, and the state is still home to its largest user base. But around the country, Woodbury hopes that the platform can tap into the unique dimensions of the American housing crisis. As Millennials struggle to wedge themselves and their stuff into micro-apartments and co-living dorms, Boomers are rattling around in single-family homes that have never been bigger or emptier. Those younger people who do have extra space like Kaleb, who had to first pay off his student loan debt before chipping away at his mortgage are often looking for ways to monetize that asset. On Neighbor, no space is too humble to rent. Sheds, garages, closets, and empty shelves litter the platform. Some users rent out unfinished basements, squirreling away the money they make to fund future renovations. The most popular commodity by far, Woodbury says, is parking spots. America may be drowning in parking , but those spaces are not all exactly where we need them to be. "A lot of people who have homes, maybe they fill their whole homes with stuff they have stuff on every shelf but they have this pad next to their house or extra space in their garage," he said. Related video: Stop paying for that storage room (provided by Money Talks News) In New York City, one user rents out " a large part of the basement " of a Subway-slash-convenience store for $500 a month. In Berlin, New Jersey, a few spots in a semi-truck parking lot (run by Park Nation, a truck parking company), go for $167 each. In St. Paul, Minnesota, you can rent a whole bedroom for $90. Though the conventional self-storage industry is the very one that Neighbor is targeting for disruption, some mom-and pop-storage companies based in Utah have also found the platform useful, listing their vacancies on the site in order to get them in front of more eyes. Bryce Mortimer, who owns a publishing company in Springville, Utah, uses Neighbor to rent out space in his 32,000-square-foot, Costco-style warehouse. He's been trying to cut down on inventory choosing to send orders out to a printer on an as-needed basis, so books don't take up space on shelves. Now he can sell that empty void instead. "As it becomes easier and faster to manufacture inventory, you don't have to warehouse it all the time," he said. "Having something that's flexible like Neighbor … is a really great fit, because we have the space." His biggest challenge is communicating to people how much inventory fits on a pallet. Another Neighbor host, Sariah Masterson, lists four storage options within her garage, ranging from a $42-a-month "student gear" corner to a 2-by-11-foot shelf that goes for $19. She's a self-identified #mompreneur who co-founded a web development school in Salt Lake City and crafts plastic toy food for kids on the side. She wanted to quit her job and stay home with her children full-time, but still had about $105 a month in student loan payments to cover. Renting out her garage now makes the family about $150. "It's not a ton of money, but to us, it made a big difference. Now that bill's covered," she said. "I was just like, huh, that's funny, this little app that has you store stuff in your house made this possible." At its best, storage-sharing represents a more passive manifestation of the gig economy, one that's better suited for a broader subset of semi-entrepreneurs. Managing rentable space on the platform is far less labor- and time-intensive than driving for Uber, and doesn't require inviting strangers into your home or properties, like Airbnb does. At the highest ends of the spectrum, Neighbor estimates that hosts can earn up to $18,000 in "annual passive income by hosting storage," and save renters 50 percent off what they'd pay in a conventional storage facility. But Kaleb, who's been juggling his Neighbor hosting with a full-time job since graduation, reports that running his mini-storage fiefdom does require some sweat investment. Though he says he doesn't spend more than a few hours each week managing his operations, he likes to be available to answer renter requests, which come at all hours of the day. He subdivides his storage shed for multiple tenants, so he doesn't want to give out a key or passcode. "You can never leave town or never go on vacation because someone is always calling you on the weekends," he said. "So it's more of a lifestyle cramp." His profits are modest. He rents most spaces for $20 to $25 a month and offers first-month discounts. (The Cadillac trunk and the chain-link fence make less money, but they're Kaleb's favorite rentals, because they're so low-stress.) Over about nine months, Kaleb has earned $977, total. That comes out to an average of $88 a month. "The reason the monthly figure is so low is b/c many of my tenants turnover quickly," he said in a message; many of his clients are Brigham Young University students renting short-term. Another thing keeping earnings modest for hosts may be Neighbor's algorithm, however: As I idled on an offer to rent out a bedroom closet in Mapleton, Utah, for $20 a month, a pop-up from Neighbor appeared, prompting me to put in a counter-offer at a lower rate. While researching the $500-a-month NYC convenience store space, Neighbor suggested I offer $292.56 almost half the price. This robo-haggle feature swings into effect "if the space is priced higher than the recommended range," Woodbury told me in a follow-up message. The suggested counter-offer price is set by the company at the high end of the recommended range, and the renter can't customize it. "The host then gets the chance to accept or reject the price in the counter offer. While some hosts will still reject the counter offer and wait it out, the feature is designed to smooth over transactions and help more space get rented." Woodbury wouldn't share exactly how many people are using Neighbor, but he did say that, if a gigantic storage facility were somehow built to accommodate the square footage now being rented out on the platform, it would cost $200 to $250 billion. Still, it's not enough: America's appetite for places to stack boxes is vast. To get more people aboard, Neighbor just started rewarding users who refer the most (and the most active) friends to the app by covering one month of their mortgage or student loan payments. A winner will be chosen on the final day of each month, "in perpetuity." Winning this sweepstakes is probably not in the cards for Kaleb, he says most of his friends and colleagues aren't in a position to rent out their idle storage space, and those that are "would want something more lucrative." But for him, for now, this little extra money is worth his time. "If I wasn't so poor and trying to pay off the debt I've acquired, I probably wouldn't do it as religiously as I do," he said. "As soon as my time is worth more in the open market, I probably would discontinue it."