The Arizona Cardinals find themselves with another player who has been arrested. As first reported by TMZ , defensive lineman Darius Philon was arrested Friday morning on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. He allegedly pointed a gun at a dancer in a strip club parking lot early on the morning of May 17. Citing the police report, TMZ said the dancer and another woman went with Philon to his car to get money. He allegedly pulled out a handgun and pointed it at her, saying, "Which one of you wants a bullet?" He returned to the club the next night "wanting to make things right" and tried to get her to leave with him. He grabbed her arm and prevented her from leaving when she declined. The accuser waited several weeks to contact police, and the investigation began. According to ESPN's Josh Weinfuss, citing the Maricopa County Sheriff Office website, Philon was being held without bond and awaiting his initial appearance in court Saturday. The last update on the MCSO's website was that Philon is awaiting his initial appearance. The Cardinals, who played their first preseason game Thursday night, return to practice Saturday afternoon. - Josh Weinfuss (@joshweinfuss) August 10, 2019 Philon is the third Cardinals player to be arrested in the last two months. Robert Nkemdiche was arrested in June at a traffic stop for driving on a suspended license, and offensive lineman Desmond Harrison was arrested after a felony assault warrant was issued for him in North Carolina. Harrison and Nkemdiche were eventually released by the team. Harrison's release came almost immediately after the news broke. Nkemdiche was cut after showing up to training camp out of shape. Philon signed a two-year contract with the team this offseason. The team had not made a statement on his arrest at the time of this post. Listen to the latest from Cards Wire's Jess Root on his podcast, Rise Up, See Red. Subscribe on Apple podcasts or Stitcher Radio . View embedded content MORE: Four potential Carmelo Anthony landing spots in free agency Yankees' Brett Gardner gets ejected while sitting quietly, erupts on umpire Studs and duds from Packers' 28-26 win over Texans in preseason opener Studs and duds from Saints preseason opener vs. Vikings Not the strongest, not the fastest: How Jake Carlock is making Giant impression


TIJUANA, Mexico - Lionel Ortega had worked as an engineer for nearly 40 years for the Venezuelan state oil company when he walked off the job last October, defying authorities who demanded he stay and oversee repairs to the crumbling infrastructure that is choking off the lifeblood of the country's beleaguered government. "We are in a crisis in Venezuela," Ortega told the welders he oversaw. "If you need to stay, you should stay." Men working for the government of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro got to Ortega's home before he could. They beat up his wife and children and ransacked his house before burning it to the ground, Ortega said in a recent interview at a shelter in the hills of Tijuana. "They are asking for you," Ortega's wife told him. "Don't come home." Ortega fled north, joining a wave of Venezuelans seeking asylum elsewhere in the hemisphere. Nearly 3.9 million people have fled Venezuela, with millions more expected to follow this year, according to William Spindler, spokesman for the United Nations refugee agency. As a result, Venezuela has overtaken China to become the No. 1 country of origin for those claiming asylum in the U.S. upon arrival or shortly after, with nearly 30,000 Venezuelans applying for asylum with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services in 2018. Nearly one-third of claims filed with the agency come from Venezuelans, the most of any country by far, according to the latest data. That has created a dilemma for the Trump administration in which its foreign policy, which considers Maduro's government an oppressive dictatorship, is colliding with its immigration policy, which has sought aggressively to hold down the number of people admitted to the country through asylum. President Donald Trump has railed against asylum applicants, saying that many are engaging in a "hoax" and a "big, fat con job." Many Central American asylum-seekers, who are Trump's primary target, fall into a different category than the Venezuelans. But because of the foreign policy focus on Venezuela, the asylum-seekers from that country pose a more direct challenge to the administration's anti-immigration agenda. Only about 2% of those granted asylum in the U.S. are Venezuelan, according to a Homeland Security report in March. While approval rates appear to be increasing, about 50% of Venezuelan asylum claims are denied, on average. Those denied asylum are at risk of deportation back to their home country. The administration has resisted a bipartisan push - including from Florida Republican Sen. Marco Rubio, an avowed hawk on Venezuela - to grant Venezuelans the right to stay in the U.S. under so-called temporary protected status. That program, designed to deal with people fleeing natural disasters or civil unrest, offers recipients protection from removal and the right to work legally in the U.S. But administration officials have sought to dismantle the program as part of their wider efforts to reduce immigration. "There's obviously a huge contradiction between the way the U.S. government characterizes the Venezuelan regime and the refusal to have a more flexible immigration policy toward Venezuelans," said Cynthia Arnson, director of the Latin American program at the Wilson Center, a Washington-based think tank. In fact, the Trump administration has stepped up deportations of Venezuelans. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement deported 336 Venezuelans last year, far fewer than the tens of thousands of Central Americans being removed each year, but a 35% increase over the year prior. "Governments should not forcibly send Venezuelans back," said Spindler, not referring directly to the U.S. Trump's National Security Council directed queries on temporary protected status and other potential safeguards for Venezuelans to the Homeland Security Department. "U.S. policy goals are focused on transformation in Venezuela and getting that country back on the road to stability for the benefit of all Venezuelans," a senior administration official said in a statement. Sen. Richard J. Durbin, an Illinois Democrat who has pushed for granting temporary status to Venezuelans, said Trump's policy is counterproductive. "Blocking Venezuelan refugees from seeking safe haven and forcing them to return home at this very dangerous time plays right into Maduro's hands," Durbin said. The economic implosion of Venezuela, whose vast oil resources once helped make it South America's wealthiest country, is nearly unprecedented in modern history outside a war zone. The world's highest inflation rate, scarcity of food and basic services, skyrocketing homicides, and corruption and persecution from Maduro's increasingly authoritarian regime have precipitated one of the largest and fastest mass migrations to hit the Western Hemisphere. Trump has responded with crippling sanctions intended to force Maduro to step down and hand over power to Juan Guaido, the opposition leader whom the United States and many other Western Hemisphere nations recognize as interim president. American officials have threatened U.S. military intervention and called on the Venezuelan people to help overthrow Maduro's regime, though Guaido has failed to mobilize such a popular uprising. "All of Venezuelans want the U.S. military to intervene in Venezuela," said Ortega, the asylum-seeker in Tijuana. "We feel very grateful for everything Trump is doing." But the sanctions, particularly on Venezuela's state oil company, where Ortega worked, also have exacerbated the country's collapse, experts say. The penalties have made it tougher for Venezuela to import food and medication, and are accelerating the exodus, said Adam Isacson, a defense expert at the Washington Office on Latin America. Looking primarily at the rapidly declining oil sector, the Brookings Institution estimated that more than 5 million more Venezuelans could flee in the near future, rivaling the Syrian refugee crisis. Oil sanctions against Venezuela have been on the table for many years, said Lisa Viscidi, an energy specialist at the Inter-American Dialogue, but officials considered them a "nuclear option" because of the likelihood they would worsen the humanitarian situation. "That was a risk they were willing to take," Viscidi said of the Trump administration. "They were calculating that ultimately was the only way to get Maduro to fall." For the last 20 years, with rare exception, China has been the No.1 country of origin for those claiming asylum upon arriving legally in the U.S. As recently as 2013, Venezuelans didn't even rank in the top 10. Today, China and Guatemala, the next two countries after Venezuela, each account for only about 10% of such asylum applications. The vast majority of Venezuelans have fled to neighboring countries, with some 1.2 million in Colombia. The region's generosity, however, is showing signs of strain, with several South American countries enacting stricter requirements for Venezuelan refugees. Reports of xenophobia, extortion, and attacks from local gangs, armed groups and the general public, are common, according to Spindler, the U.N. spokesman. "There are protection issues for many Venezuelans in Colombia," he said. Mexico has also seen a dramatic increase in Venezuelans seeking asylum there. Most are approved. While many Venezuelans still fly to the United States, particularly those with more money and family here, an increasing number of Venezuelan asylum-seekers are likely to show up in Tijuana and present themselves at the U.S. border with thousands of others, like Ortega. He recounted his escape last month at a table at a migrant shelter crowded with asylum-seekers from around the world, convinced that U.S. authorities grant most Venezuelans political asylum. He expressed surprise that Trump was not giving Venezuelans special protection in the U.S., saying it was too dangerous for him to stay in Colombia, where he first fled, or even in Mexico. "Trump said the U.S. government is going to help the Venezuelan people, so I don't know how they can say they don't want to give this benefit to Venezuelans," he said. "They know the crisis in Venezuela, cases like mine," he added. "The Maduro government considers me a traitor. I can't go back because I will be killed." 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It appears Kyrie Irving knows where he wants to play next season. Steve Bullpet of the Boston Herald reports that Irving will look to join the Brooklyn Nets once free agency begins next month. It was recently reported that Irving will change agencies, choosing Roc Nation as his representation. It appears that move was calculated as the agency is owned by Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter, a former part-owner of the Brooklyn franchise. We are still nearly a month away from Irving's opportunity to put pen to paper and Bullpet cautions that Irving could change his mind. There was chatter that Irving and Kevin Durant had discussed teaming up on which destination they would choose. Durant reportedly favored the Knicks, while Irving wants the Nets. There was speculation that Durant's Achilles injury would make Irving reconsider leaving Boston, though that doesn't appear to be the case.


Editor's note: The opinions in this article are the author's, as published by our content partner, and do not necessarily represent the views of MSN or Microsoft. President Trump is doing the right thing with a new executive order that aims to get some sense of control over the asylum chaos happening at the southern border. But he and each one of his supporters should remember that every executive action is only guaranteed as long as the executive is in office. That is to say, when Trump leaves office, which could be as early as January 2021, so will most, if not all of those unilateral policies he's signing, the most important of which are getting bogged down by liberal judges anyway. The administration on Monday announced that it would soon implement a new rule requiring that migrants wanting to claim asylum in the U.S. must first do so in either their home country or a second country. Anyone who crosses illegally into the U.S. to claim asylum, without having already done so in a separate nation, will be ineligible. The logic is simple. The vast majority of asylum claims are coming from Central Americans fleeing poverty and gang violence in Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador. To get to the southern border, they first have to pass through Mexico, meaning they would have already escaped whatever real or perceived persecution in their home countries. Keeping them at a distance would ease up the strain they're currently putting on Border Patrol resources and law enforcement. Liberals are certain to file a complaint against the directive in the nearest friendly court circuit, and Trump has had only mixed success with his executive actions as they make their way through the judicial system. Democrats aren't interested in solving the asylum problem that incentivizes everyone south of Texas to show up unannounced on U.S. soil, likely to never see deportation. Trump gets bits of credit for trying to do it on his own. But just like so much of what former President Barack Obama did while in office, it will be easily undone by the next person who takes Trump's place. It's harder to work with Congress to make it permanent. That's the point, and it's what Trump should be trying to do if he's serious about ending the asylum problem.


Charges have been filed in two armed carjackings in Chicago this week, one of a teacher at a Near West Side high school and the other of a valet attendant on the Near North Side. Nicholas Williams, 20, was arrested Tuesday evening while driving an SUV stolen at gunpoint earlier that day from a teacher in the parking lot of Whitney Young High School in the 100 block of South Laflin Street, police said. The woman, in her 30s, was parking her black SUV around 8:10 a.m. when Williams got into the passenger side and displayed a gun, according to Officer Anthony Spicuzza, a police spokesman. The woman got out and the teen drove off, heading north on Laflin, according to police. The teacher was not injured. Chicago police, working with federal agents, located the SUV and saw Williams driving it, police said. He was charged with possessing a stolen vehicle. In the other carjacking, two teens were charged with robbing a valet attendant in the 300 block of North State Street Tuesday afternoon. Treshawn Duffie, 18, and Zimmerman C. Flowers, 17, are accused of approaching the attendant around 1 p.m. with a gun and taking the keys of a Jeep Cherokee, police said. The teens sped off in the Jeep, hitting several cars as they fled through the River North neighborhood, police said. The valet worker followed and called police. The Jeep crashed nearby and Duffie and Zimmerman ran off, police said. Witnesses pointed them out to police and they were arrested. Duffie was charged with a felony count of armed robbery and Flowers was charged with armed robbery and unlawful use of a weapon. Read more local breaking news »


This story appears in the May 20, 2019, issue of Sports Illustrated . For more great storytelling and in-depth analysis, subscribe to the magazine and get up to 94% off the cover price. Click here for more. The boy shuffles to the back row of the chapel, one hand stuffed in the front pocket of his youth hockey sweatshirt, and approaches the most celebrated member of the congregation with a sheepish look. "Hey, Jaccob," he says, pulling out a smartphone. "I have something for you." A large image is glowing on the screen. It's a broom. Looking up, Jaccob Slavin chuckles. "Typically there isn't that much Canes emotion at our services," he explains later, but then again these are unorthodox times around Raleigh. The night before, May 3, the 25-year-old workhorse defenseman and dedicated churchgoer logged nearly 26 minutes in the Hurricanes' 5 2 win over the Islanders , concluding a second-round sweep and earning the franchise's first Eastern Conference finals berth since 2009, which happened to be its last postseason appearance altogether. And now, some 14 miles north of PNC Arena, assistant pastor Steven Madsen is beginning his Saturday evening sermon with a welcome message for new worshippers at Bay Leaf Baptist: "Obviously, you may see shirts that say, bunch of jerks," Madsen warns, referring to the phrase used by Canada's favorite fuddy duddy, Don Cherry, when he ripped Carolina's delightful Storm Surge victory celebrations during a February television segment. "Don't worry. We're not jerks." The pastor pumps a fist. "Go, Canes." Tonight's reading will cover Acts 7:54 through 8:3, though if Madsen had wanted to lean harder on a Hurricanes metaphor, he could have chosen 1 Samuel 17. While hardly a wooden slingshot, the 85-flex CCM stick of winger Brock McGinn sufficed to slay the defending champion Capitals in the first round, redirecting a Hail Mary centering pass from captain Justin Williams in double OT of Game 7 . Not bad for a franchise that began 2018 19, as coach Rod Brind'Amour puts it, "nowhere on the map in the NHL world." The long-shot narrative isn't special to Carolina, though. The Davids of hockey have gotten their due throughout the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs, which began with all four wild cards reaching the second round for the first time. But only the Hurricanes scored another upset, setting up their conference showdown with mighty Boston and its Goliathan defenseman Zdeno Chara. In the West, St. Louis has overcome even longer odds, becoming the first team in more than two decades to earn a playoff berth after sitting dead last in the league on New Year's Day. "We're the same way," says Blues captain Alex Pietrangelo, now battling San Jose for the Western Conference crown. "A lot of people wrote us off a long time ago." So what gives? Is it simply the NHL's newest testament to parity, another example of the most unpredictable postseason in pro sports , where more Presidents' Trophy winners have flamed out in the first round than made it to the Cup finals over the past decade? "Anything's possible," says Williams, speaking from experience as a member of the 2013 14 Kings, who won the Cup as a No. 8 seed. "In basketball, the best teams with the best players usually win. Hockey is nothing at all like that." Then again, maybe something greater can be gleaned from the shared traits of both remaining underdogs: their fiery new coaches, rosters of unlikely heroes and season-long climbs from the league cellar. Start the search in St. Louis. Don't mind the disco. On Dec. 1, less than two weeks after being promoted to interim coach by the Blues , Craig Berube was sitting on the patio of a brewhouse in Glendale, Ariz., catching up with an old teammate from his playing days with the Flyers. The conversation was casual at first. "Drinking, reminiscing," recalls Coyotes coach Rick Tocchet. Then Berube brought up his team, which had sunk to 9-13-3 with a 6 1 loss to Tocchet's that night. "I remember his face," Tocchet says. "He looks at me and goes, 'We're not dead here. I've just got to get these guys to believe.'" Hope had abounded over the summer, when a spree of offseason acquisitions forwards Ryan O'Reilly, Tyler Bozak, David Perron and St. Louis-area native Patrick Maroon put the Blues in preseason Stanley Cup discussions. "Then we s--- the bed," Maroon says. By Thanksgiving coach Mike Yeo was gone, and up stepped Berube, the former NHL tough guy (3,149 career PIMs over 17 seasons) who never lost his feisty spirit. "A lot of players didn't have confidence or swagger," says Maroon. "He put that back in us." But the real spark came fittingly on Berube's old turf. On Jan. 7, 25-year-old goalie Jordan Binnington pitched a 3 0 shutout at Philadelphia in his first NHL start. He went on to set a franchise rookie record with 24 wins, finishing with the lowest GAA (1.89) by a first-year netminder in the expansion era. A lithe 174 pounds with bamboo-stalk legs, the 6' 1" Binnington thrives in the crease thanks to a blend of hyper-flexibility and strong puck-reading. He has also, justifiably, earned a reputation as the Blues' icy-veined savior: After Binnington blanked the Predators on Feb. 26, a reporter asked whether he found tight games nerve-wracking. "Do I look nervous?" deadpanned Binnington. He has, however, shown glimpses of what St. Louis defenseman Joel Edmundson calls, "that little wild side." Recent examples include sparking a brawl by slashing an opponent in the minors last November; swinging at Stars captain Jamie Benn after the second period of Game 4; and, moments later, hacking at Dallas goalie Ben Bishop's stick while headed off the ice . "But he handles the pressure pretty well," says Edmundson. Indeed, the netminder responded with a .950 save percentage in Games 5 through 7, including consecutive one-goal outings to clinch the series. As every St. Louis fan will attest, the arrival of Binnington is also significant for its connection to another defining moment of the season. Underneath the Gateway Arch, the origin story of "Play Gloria!" is well-known now: The day before Binnington's debut, a group of Blues were invited by a friend to watch the Philadelphia Eagles game at a members-only club. "Probably 30 guys in there who all grew up together, straight Philly," Edmundson says. A deejay was spinning tunes during commercial breaks, and someone kept requesting "Gloria," the 1982 platinum hit sung by Laura Branigan: PLAY! GLORIA! The phrase became a rallying cry as the Blues took to blaring the song after every victory, including a franchise-record 11 straight from Jan. 23 to Feb. 19. And now? "It's pretty much playing in the entire city," Pietrangelo says. This includes the radio airwaves: The station Y98 recently looped "Gloria" for 24 straight hours after the Blues' double-overtime clincher against Dallas. And of course at the Enterprise Center in the wake of that same game, though it was largely drowned out by a deafening crowd chanting: PAT! MA! ROON! It was the perfect hometown-hero moment for the 31-year- old Maroon, a bargain free-agent pickup who earned his $1.8 million salary by pouncing on a loose puck that had slipped past Bishop. Upon scoring, Maroon spotted his 10-year-old son, Anthony, in the stands. Anthony was crying , so Maroon began weeping too. "That'll be a memory for the rest of my life," he says. The celebration continued as the Blues decamped to a nearby restaurant, where they stayed up late reliving the 2 1 win. "Well-deserved to sit around and talk about it," Maroon says. After all, everyone enjoys a good underdog story. Take Brind'Amour. He loves Rocky. "Seen it a hundred times, easily," says the Hurricanes coach, who sometimes sprinkles Sly Stallone quotes into pregame speeches. His absolute favorite scene takes place after Rocky has decided to take on Apollo Creed. "Mickey's telling him that he's a bum, but he's like, 'I'll fight the champ,'" Brind'Amour says. "Rocky's saying, 'I'm digging in. It may not work out, but I'm going to do it.'" The low point of Carolina's season came around Christmas. Frustrated over a 10th loss in 13 games, the ordinarily cool-headed Williams called a players-only meeting and ripped into the team for growing complacent. "It was emotional," Slavin says. "It was about deciding what team we're going to be for the rest of the year. Are we going to be in the middle of the pack? Or are we going to make some noise?'" The Canes responded by digging in, winning seven of their next eight and finishing the season on a 31-12-2 tear, the NHL's third-best record over that span (behind Tampa Bay and, of course, St. Louis). Along the way, much to Brind'Amour's delight, a bunch of Balboas have emerged like Slavin and fourth-line center Greg McKegg, who blew the roof off of PNC with the backbreaking goal in Game 4 against the Islanders. "At the end of the day, the Rocky story is grit and hard work," Brind'Amour says. "That's what our group is. We're not the best team, talent-wise. We know that." Few NHL players can relate to that sentiment more than Rod the Bod, captain of Carolina's 2006 Cup-winning team; even today, Brind'Amour can be found each morning at the gym, performing every exercise in a weighted vest. His unfailing work ethic has rubbed off on the well-conditioned Canes. "I think that's why our third period is usually our best," McKegg says. But the team has also benefited from a lesser-known side of its bench boss: Brind'Amour the Brain, mastermind of a speed-first system that saw Carolina possess the puck for nearly two-thirds of even-strength time in the Isles series, according to team data cited by GM Don Waddell. Likewise, the Blues took their cues from Berube and steadily punched their way up the standings. "It's been our motto ever since we were in dead last: Just stick together," Maroon says, a notion that was reinforced by GM Doug Armstrong's bold decision to stand pat at the trade deadline. "That's the cool thing about the NHL: Anyone can win." Even so, the roles are set. The Bruins have more actual Davids than anyone else in the conference finals forwards Pastrnak, Backes and Krejci combined for 13 points during their second-round takedown of Columbus but Boston is a true Goliath after winning 49 games in the regular season, third most in the league. And though San Jose is searching for its first Stanley Cup just like St. Louis , the Sharks have only missed the playoffs once since 2002 03. Plus, center Joe Thornton is literally nicknamed Jumbo. Through two games Carolina struggled to contain Boston's attack, getting outscored 11 4, and St. Louis dropped Game 1 before rallying for a 4 2 win to even its series Monday night. But regardless of what happens from here, the script of this spring has already been dramatic enough to fill a Hollywood movie . . . or a drive-time radio show . . . or a Saturday night church sermon, delivered by a fist-pumping pastor. The only thing missing is the Storm Surge. The home-ice postgame celebrations were retired in late March. Left behind was a legacy of memorable skits defenseman Trevor Van Riemsdyk dunking a basketball; McGinn slamming a stick like Thor as well as a few that never saw the light of day. "We had a football one for Super Bowl Sunday, and a Star Wars themed one for Star Wars Night," Slavin laments. "Didn't come to fruition." But there's always hope the tradition will be revived. Imagine the possibilities if the Hurricanes captured the Stanley Cup in Raleigh. Maybe the equipment managers could even scrounge up some slingshots.


FANGSHAN, Taiwan   Taiwanese tanks and soldiers have fired at simulated Chinese forces in an anti-invasion drill on the island's coast. The live-fire drill on Thursday at a beach in southern Taiwan is part of an ongoing annual exercise designed to showcase the military's capabilities and resolve to repel an attack from across the Taiwan Strait. China claims the self-governing island as its territory. Taiwan split from China amid a civil war in 1949. The simulated response to a Chinese landing included assault helicopters, fighter jets and missiles launched at targets in the sea. The Defense Ministry said the joint army-navy-air force operation tested the island's combat readiness in the face of the Chinese military threat.


Ten interesting stats ahead of Sunday's Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway. Before Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series drivers take the green flag in the FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway (2 p.m. ET on FS1, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio), take a deep dive into some unique stats, courtesy of Racing Insights. In six career starts at Michigan, Chase Elliott has never finished outside the top 10 -- tying Buddy Baker and Cale Yarborough at the top of the list of most starts there prior to a finish worse than 10th. Another run of 10th or better on Sunday will break the record. Elliott also holds the all-time best average finish at Michigan at 5.33. Kyle Busch and Brad Keselowski have finished 1-2 on 11 occasions, the most among active drivers. Kevin Harvick has finished second to Busch 10 times, followed by Jimmie Johnson in seven races. Joey Logano, Denny Hamlin and Martin Truex Jr. have all finished second to the No. 18 driver six times apiece. Chip Ganassi Racing currently holds four victories at Michigan, the most out of any track on the circuit for the organization. Kyle Larson owns three of those wins while Sterling Marlin reached Victory Lane in the No. 40 CGR entry in August 2001. Michigan is home to Jimmie Johnson's fourth-worst career average finish   a 16.8 in 33 starts   behind Watkins Glen (17.1), Talladega (17.2) and Daytona (18.3). Johnson does have one victory at the 2-mile track, though, dating back to June 2014. Only nine drivers in the Sunday's field have victories at Michigan, including Ryan Newman, Denny Hamlin, Kyle Busch, Jimmie Johnson, Kurt Busch, Joey Logano, Kyle Larson, Clint Bowyer and Kevin Harvick. Kurt Busch and Larson hold the most with three each. Austin Dillon holds four top-10 finishes at Michigan, the second-most behind Daytona for the No. 3 Richard Childress Racing driver. Dillon earned a fourth-place finish at Michigan last August. With 12 races to go in the regular season, Kyle Larson and Jimmie Johnson are tied for the 16th and final playoff spot in the points standings -- Larson currently holds the tiebreaker. Positions 15th through 18th are also separated by 11 points. Kyle Busch and crew chief Adam Stevens have earned 26 wins in 142 starts as a pairing, making for a winning percentage of 18.31%. Next in line among driver-crew chiefs with more than 100 starts together is Martin Truex Jr. and crew chief Cole Pearn, with 20 wins in 157 starts and a winning percentage of 12.74%. Chase Elliott and Martin Truex Jr. have three second-place finishes at Michigan apiece, but have yet to score a victory at the 2-mile oval, currently joining Terry Labonte as the only drivers with at least three runner-up finishes without a win. Michigan International Speedway will host its 100th Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday, joining Daytona, Martinsville, Richmond, Charlotte, Bristol, Darlington, Atlanta and Talladega with 100 races or more.


For the fifth year in a row, one golf course will serve as the site for both the NCAA Div. I Women's and Men's Golf Championships. The women are up first, May 17-22 at the Blessings Golf Club in Fayetteville, Ark. There's a scheduled off day and then the men take over May 24-29 at the course near the University of Arkansas. Now that the dust has settled on the four women's and six men's regionals, ten colleges will have both a women's and men's team battling for a national championship. Arizona State Auburn Duke Illinois Ole Miss Stanford Texas USC Vanderbilt Wake Forest Notes: Host team Arkansas will have its womens team contending but not its men. … both defending champions - Oklahoma State men and Arizona women - are in the field and will have a chance to repeat. … Arizona State and Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale will host the next three NCAAs starting in 2020. It's the first time one venue was awarded the championships in succession. MORE: Report: Browns rookie RB LJ Scott decides to quit NFL after just 2 days Zion Williamson still has options if he doesn't want to play for the Pelicans NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players Jamie Collins' return to Patriots is complicated on many levels Cowboys News: Prescott's circle of trust questioned, Kris Richard RKGs


Get ready for a world where your next home delivery is made by robot. Auto giant Ford is teaming up with a robotics firm on a self-driving delivery project which features a two-legged robot carrying packages from the car to your front door. The robot, named Digit, is made by Agility Robotics. It moves like a human and can lift packages weighing up to 40 pounds. In a Medium post detailing the endeavor , Ford chief technology officer Dr. Ken Washington said Digit will help self-driving cars accomplish the final step in the delivery process that had been difficult to achieve. "As we've learned in our pilot programs, it's not always convenient for people to leave their homes to retrieve deliveries or for businesses to run their own delivery services," wrote Washington. "If we can free people up to focus less on the logistics of making deliveries, they can turn their time and effort to things that really need their attention." More robots: Amazon's latest gee-whiz invention: Scout, the friendly neighborhood delivery robot The robot is able to react to situations like being bumped while maintaining its balance, said Washington. It can also climb up and down stairs, and navigate uneven terrain. A video of Digit in action shows the robot folded up in the back of a vehicle. When it's ready for deployment, the trunk of the vehicle opens and Digit unfolds. The vehicle can also share map data of the surrounding environment with Digit. "Through our collaboration with Agility, we are striving to determine the best way for our self-driving vehicles to cooperate with Digit and understand how this new delivery method can be taken advantage of in the future," said Washington. Ford's plan to leverage robots for home deliveries is only the beginning. In January, Amazon revealed it started testing a six-wheeled robot named Scout to make deliveries in a neighborhood in Washington state. Meanwhile, FedEx is working on a SameDay bot capable of delivering packages autonomously. Follow Brett Molina on Twitter: @brettmolina23 . This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Ford wants to use walking robots to help self-driving cars deliver packages


James Paxton is one of several key New York Yankees players sidelined with an injury. Fortunately, the Yankees are close to getting the lefty back. Paxton, who's been sidelined for nearly a month with a knee injury, said that he will start Wednesday's game with the San Diego Padres. James Paxton starts tomorrow against the Padres, James Paxton says.   Lindsey Adler (@lindseyadler) May 28, 2019 Paxton's return to the mound did feature a minor setback. He suffered a tweak to his knee during a recent workout . Fortunately, it was not serious enough to delay his return . Paxton had pitched well for the Yankees prior to his injury. In seven starts, the southpaw had a 3-2 record 3.11 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 52 strikeouts over 37.2 innings. Related slideshow: The 2019 MLB season (Provided by imagn)


Four of the Detroit Lions offensive lineman have held press conferences this offseason and in each one of them, a theme presented itself - group chemistry. In April, center Graham Glasgow was asked about how offensive lines build chemistry when changes - like losing T.J. Lang - happen and he responded, "Last year it seemed to happen right in the middle of the year, building chemistry with guys on the fly, and I think that if anything, this year will be a little bit easier in the sense that you'll be with that guy, or a group of guys, for four or five months before we go out there for our first game." A week later, left guard Frank Ragnow took the podium and once again the theme of chemistry among the offensive linemen came up when he was asked who was going to step up to be a leader on the offensive line. "Countless guys (will step up to lead) and that's whats great", Ragnow said. "I think, there's no real one big, I guess you could say alpha male, but I personally want to step up and - the chemistry in our room is nice because everybody is kinda a leader in their own way and it's a very cool system we've got going." Last week, the end-of-season starter at right guard Kenny Wiggins held the first press conference of his career and talked about the Lions not selecting an offensive lineman in the 2019 NFL Draft possibly pointing towards the coaches/front office "having trust" with the group that is currently on the roster. "I think our group is great, and we have great chemistry, and it's a great group of guys," Wiggins elaborated. "We work hard and I am really excited about this year." In the picture below, from Wiggins Instagram, you can see an example of the offensive line's off the field chemistry, as he, Ragnow, and right tackle Rick Wagner went on a recent group fishing trip in Detroit. Yesterday, left tackle Taylor Decker talked with the media and took things even further, calling this group of offensive lineman "the best I've ever been around, as far as personalities fitting together, guys being on the same page, just kind of on the same wavelength, you just kind of have a feel for everybody. Everybody gets along really, really well. There's just good chemistry in that room and that's exciting and I think we do have a good group that we can do some good thing with on the field." Decker would go on to talk about how important it is to return position coach Jeff Davidson for a second year. "It's huge because he's had a year under his belt, and we've had a year under our belt working with him, so we know how to work with one another," Decker said. "And to piggyback on the fact that we have good chemistry fit in our room amongst the players, coaches as well. It's just a really good fit all around and just a great work environment for us to be able to get better." Will this chemistry produce on-field results? Decker tackled this question as well. "With offensive line, we've got five guys on the field," Decker said, "I think a big part of being able to perform on the field is, like I said, having that personality fit off the field. So we're going to have another year - last year we had some new guys come in and what not - but this year, we've got a lot of the same guys, so there's going to be a level of continuity. We'll see (what happens) but it's going to be exciting to have that group of guys, that like I said (have) great chemistry." The starting five on the offensive line is far from settled - currently, I have Wiggins penciled in at right guard and a big reason why is group chemistry - but for a unit that needs to operate in unison, it definitely helps to have players who can work well together both on and off the field. MORE: Tommy Boy is Almost 20: Here Are 20 Fun Facts About the Film Steph Curry thought it was weird to see his mom cheering for him in Trail Blazers gear Bills were not going to draft receiver at 2019 draft NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players NBA Draft Lottery results: Celtics stay at 14 but get good news


A century-old building on the western edge of downtown Des Moines will undergo an historic rehabilitation, bringing with it new apartment units that are affordable to the nearby workforce. The Argonne Building, 1723 Grand Ave., will have 45 apartment units, as well as ground-floor commercial space. It will cost nearly $8 million and is expected to open in fall 2020. Built in 1919, the building once served as both employee housing and an automobile showroom for the Ford auto plant that was located across Grand Avenue, at the site of Des Moines Public School's Central Campus. It has had various iterations, including a long-term hotel. Most recently, the Argonne Building was an apartment building for low-income renters. But it had fallen into disrepair over the years, said owner Joe Cordaro, principal of Benchmark Realty Group. He purchased the building in 2013. "I intended to keep the Argonne for a while as affordable housing," he said. "Eventually, the building had simply exceeded its useful life." Its original copper pipes consistently sprung leaks. There were also problems with the electrical, heating and cooling systems, Cordaro said. The Argonne is assessed at just $1,000, according to the Polk County Assessor's Office. In order to make the repairs necessary to save the building, Cordaro decided to help re-locate all the low-income renters and turn the Argonne into market-rate units. His team will upgrade each apartment unit to include a full-size kitchen and an in-unit washer and dryer. The building will have a handful of one-bedroom units; the rest will be studios. Apartments range from 400 to 1,200 square feet. Rent prices are not yet set, but Cordaro said the apartments will be accessible to people who work downtown. "We want to still maintain a level of affordability that the entry-level workforce in downtown can comfortably afford," he said. "So part of that means that some of the amenities that you see in apartments downtown today   gyms, yoga studios   we can't offer. But we're able to still offer a very nice apartment at an affordable cost." As part of a financial agreement with the city of Des Moines, Benchmark Realty has agreed to set aside at least 10 percent of the apartment units to those making 60 percent of the area median income. A one-person household could make no more than $36,750 a year to qualify, according to guidelines from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. Fair-market rent for people earning that salary is $918 a month, according to the Polk County Housing Trust Fund . Cordaro said he anticipates "substantially" exceeding that 10 percent requirement. The ground floor will be reserved for 7,000-square-feet of commercial space. Funky Finds Vintage & Retro, a thrift store that specializes in Mid-Century Modern furniture and apparel, will remain in the space. The store's entrance will move from 18th Street to Grand Avenue. "We're very excited. We can't wait for this to happen," said Suzie Fredregill, owner. The store will remain open during construction, she said. The remaining commercial space can be divided into three storefronts, Cordaro said. Des Moines has agreed to give the project tax increment financing of up to $984,000. It will also be eligible for a 10-year declining tax abatement. "Rehabilitation of this building at an important downtown intersection will put the building back into productive use, and structurally stabilize a street corner that would otherwise be difficult to redevelop due to the very limited land area of the site," said Ryan Moffatt, economic development project manager, in a memo to Urban Design Review Board members. Cordaro has also secured federal and state historic tax credits totaling $2.9 million. The Argonne will be placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Kim Norvell covers growth and development for the Register. Reach her at knorvell@dmreg.com or 515-284-8259. Your subscription makes work like this possible. Subscribe today at DesMoinesRegister.com/Deal . This article originally appeared on Des Moines Register: Des Moines development: Argonne Building downtown gets historic face lift


TORONTO (AP) -- Teenager Bianca Andreescu advanced to the title match of the Rogers Cup with a 6-4, 7-6 (5) victory over Sofia Kenin on Saturday, becoming the first Canadian in 50 years to make the women's final of this tournament. She will play for the championship Sunday against the winner of the semifinal between Serena Williams and Marie Bouzkova. This is Andreescu's first tournament since the French Open in May when a right-shoulder injury forced her to stop playing. Backed by a vocal sellout crowd, Andreescu defeated her American opponent on her fifth match point. Andreescu had three chances to finish the semifinal before the second set went to a tiebreaker, but Kenin fought back each time. This is the first time in the tournament the 19-year-old was not taken to three sets. She finally sealed the match on a backhand winner. She then dropped to her knees and covered her face before kissing the Aviva Centre's hardcourt. After speaking with an on-court reporter she found her parents in the crowd for a long embrace. Kenin was the last opponent to beat Andreescu in a full match, at the Mexico Open in February. Andreescu has now won 16 consecutive matches in which she has not retired because of injury, including victories over six of the WTA's top 10 players. Her world ranking will rise from 27th to at least 19th. The previous Canadian to reach this women's final was Faye Urban in 1969 when the tournament was played on clay and called the Canadian Open.


Consumer goods giant Unilever has taken the unusual step of having some of its marketing staff read their own DNA profiles to see whether finding out about their heritage has an impact on their unconscious biases. Ad agency staff also had their DNA analyzed, with 63 staff taking part in total in New York, London and Rotterdam, according to a statement emailed to CNBC. DNA data was anonymous to Unilever. Unilever assessed employees' stereotypical thinking using an academic test before getting the results of the DNA tests that showed their heritage. Unilever worked with University College London, in order to adhere to academic protocols. The DNA results provided information about employees' ancestry, and once they got the results, staff participated in a workshop to understand how stereotypes are learned and how the brain can "unlearn" them. People's stereotypes reduced "significantly" afterwards, according to Unilever. Aline Santos, Unilever's executive vice president, global marketing, and its chief diversity and inclusion officer, said the aim was for people to consider stereotypes of all kinds. "This is about people, so it's not only about one dimension of stereotypes which is gender, it's about sexual orientation, it's about religion, about everything that puts people in boxes," Santos told CNBC by phone. Santos is Brazilian, but discovered her heritage is largely Italian. Some colleagues were surprised to learn that they had an Asian background, or that part of their family was Jewish, for example. Unilever revealed the initiative on Monday at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity in France, as part of its "unstereotype" program, which aims to remove bias from advertising whether that is related to gender, background, age or orientation. Santos claimed that the exercise resulted in a 35 percent reduction in unconscious bias among the 63 people who took part and said the company would give other staff the chance to have their DNA tested. In practise, this means a reappraisal of the communications strategy for some Unilever brands. Cleaning product Cif, for example, was traditionally targeted at housewives, or "family nurturers," Santos said. Cif redefined its audience as anyone who wants to have a "beautiful home," and of course marketing to this broader group should mean an increase in sales. It also swapped a boy who featured in a long-running campaign for Calve peanut butter in the Netherlands for a football-fanatic girl. Unilever, like other consumer-goods companies, undertakes extensive testing of new products and advertising before they are launched, and Santos said that marketing science is "the new frontier" for marketers to better understand consumers' behavior. Sexism in advertising is a hot topic in the industry, with new rules coming into effect in the U.K. on Friday. Britain's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) reviewed gender stereotyping in ads in 2018 and found that sexist portrayals can have an impact on the aspirations and choices of adults and children. As a result, the ASA will ban commercials that include gender stereotypes that are likely to cause harm or serious offense. Santos has been tipped to succeed Keith Weed as Unilever's chief marketing and communications officer, but when asked, she said new CEO Alan Jope was considering how he might reorganize the company and no decisions had been made. Weed announced his retirement in December 2018 after 35 years with Unilever, and Jope succeeded Paul Polman as CEO in January.


It's a big week in regional high school baseball. Here's a sneak peek of 7 boys varsity baseball games to watch this week in and around Chicago, selected using data from high school sports site MaxPreps . (Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Details like game dates/times and team records are based on data provided by MaxPreps and may be subject to change; the latest up-to-date information is available at the links below.) Senn vs. Steinmetz On Wednesday, May 22, the Senn varsity Bulldogs (14-8) have a home nonconference game against the Steinmetz Silver Streaks (8-20-1). The action kicks off at 5900 N. Glenwood Ave., starting at 4:30 p.m. Ridgewood vs. Intrinsic On Wednesday, May 22, the Ridgewood varsity Rebels (10-17) have a home playoff game against the Intrinsic Mustangs (1-1). It all goes down at 7500 W. Montrose Ave. in Norridge, starting at 4:30 p.m. Solorio vs. UIC College Prep The Solorio Sun Warriors (8-17) are slated to play a playoff game against the UIC College Prep Firecats (2-5) at home on Thursday, May 23. The contest will begin at 4:30 p.m. at 5400 S. St. Louis Ave. St. Laurence vs. Morgan Park On Thursday, May 23, the St. Laurence Vikings (28-5) face off against the Morgan Park Mustangs (15-9) in a playoff game on their own turf. The matchup will take place at 4:30 p.m. at 5556 W. 77th St. in Burbank. Chicago Mt. Carmel vs. Kenwood On Thursday, May 23, the Chicago Mt. Carmel Caravan (16-13) face off against the Kenwood Broncos (10-13) in a home nonconference game. The first pitch is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. at 6410 S. Dante Ave. Clemente vs. Prosser On Thursday, May 23, the Clemente Wildcats (3-23) face the Prosser Falcons (18-11) in a playoff game on their own turf. The action kicks off at 1147 N. Western Ave., starting at 5 p.m. Saint Ignatius College Prep vs. Juarez On Friday, May 24, the Saint Ignatius College Prep Wolfpack (10-14) will meet the Juarez Eagles (10-13) in a home nonconference game. The skirmish will take place at 4:30 p.m. at 1076 W. Roosevelt Road. This story was created automatically using local sports data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


It costs more than $1 million to open a McDonald's, Taco Bell or Burger King restaurant. Opening a Chick-fil-A costs just $10,000. Owning a fast food franchise can be a lucrative business, but it requires a lot of cash. You must have at least $500,000 in liquid assets to open a McDonald's, $750,000 to open a Taco Bell, and $2 million to open a Wendy's, for example. Potential franchisees need a lot of cash available to help fund startup costs, which exceed $1 million for most major fast food chains in the U.S. In addition to startup costs, franchisees have to pay ongoing monthly fees for royalties, advertising and other services that can add up to more than 10% of gross sales. We compiled a list of some basic financial requirements for becoming a franchise owner of 12 of the biggest fast-food chains in the U.S. Following the name of each restaurant chain is the average total startup costs to open one new restaurant in the U.S. Click ahead to see them. McDonald's: $1.3 million to $2.2 million Startup costs: $1.3 million to $2.2 million. This total is determined by the geography and size of the restaurant, the selection of kitchen equipment, signage, style of decor and landscaping. The sum includes construction and equipment expenses. Minimum liquid asset requirement: $500,000 Franchise fee: $45,000 Ongoing fees: McDonald's charges a monthly service fee equal to 4% of gross sales. Franchisees must also pay rent to the company, which is a percentage of monthly sales. Average per-unit sales*: $2.7 million *2017 figures according to QSR Magazine . Chick-fil-A: $10,000 Startup costs: $0 Franchise fee: $10,000 Minimum liquid asset requirement: none Minimum net worth requirement: none Ongoing fees: Chick-fil-A charges a fee equal to 15% of sales plus 50% of pretax profit remaining, the company told Business Insider. It's also important to note that Chick-fil-A prohibits most of its franchisees from opening multiple units, which can limit franchisees' potential profits. Chick-fil-A says this limitation is meant to enable its franchisees to be intimately involved in the day-to-day operations of their restaurants. Average per-unit sales*: $4.1 million *2017 figures according to QSR Magazine . Subway: $116,000 to $263,000 Startup costs: $116,000 to $263,000 Liquid asset requirement: $80,000 to $90,000 Franchise fee: $15,000 Ongoing fees: Subway charges franchisees a weekly fee of 12.5% of gross sales minus the sales tax. The company says 8% goes toward the franchise royalties and 4.5% goes toward advertising. Average per-unit sales*: $417,000 *2017 figures according to QSR Magazine . Burger King: $1.9 million to $3.3 million Startup costs: $1.9 million to $3.3 million for a free-standing Burger King. Franchise fee: $50,000 Ongoing fees: Burger King charges an advertising fee (4% of gross sales) and royalty fee (4.5% of gross sales). Average per-unit sales*: $1.4 million *2017 figures according to QSR Magazine . Taco Bell: $1.2 million to $2.9 million Startup costs: $1.2 million to $2.9 million. This includes the franchise fee and other startup expenses such as real estate and construction. The costs are slightly lower -- between $175,000 and $1.8 million -- for franchisees to acquire an existing Taco Bell restaurant. Minimum liquid asset requirement: $750,000 minimum Minimum net worth requirement: $1.5 million Franchise fee: $45,000 for a new traditional Taco Bell restaurant. Fees are lower ($25,000) for an in-line or end-cap restaurant. Ongoing fees: Taco Bell charges a royalty fee equal to 5.5% of gross sales and a marketing fee equal to 4.25% of gross sales. Average per-unit sales*: $1.5 million *2017 figures according to QSR Magazine . Wendy's: $2 million to $3.5 million Startup costs: $2 million to $3.5 million Minimum liquid asset requirement: $2 million Minimum net worth requirement: $5 million Franchise fee: $50,000 Ongoing fees: Wendy's charges franchisees ongoing fees for local and national advertising (4% of gross sales) and royalties (4% of gross sales). Average per-unit sales*: $1.6 million *2017 figures according to QSR Magazine . KFC: $1.4 million to $2.8 million Startup costs: $1.4 million to $2.8 million for a "traditional" KFC location.* Minimum liquid asset requirement: $750,000* Franchise fee: $45,000* Ongoing fees: KFC charges franchisees about 10% of gross revenues (5% for royalties and 4.5% for advertising).* Average per-unit sales**: $1.2 million *According to Franchise Direct , which cited a 2019 KFC Franchise Disclosure Document. **2017 figures according to QSR Magazine . Dairy Queen: $1.1 million to $1.8 million Startup costs: $1.1 million to $1.8 million Minimum liquid asset requirement: $400,000 Minimum net worth requirement: $750,000 Franchise fee: $35,000 Ongoing fees: Dairy Queen charges a royalty fee equal to 4% of sales and a marketing fee equal to 5% to 6% of sales. Average per-unit sales*: $1.3 million *2017 figures according to QSR Magazine . Sonic: $1.22 million to $3.53 million Startup costs : $356,500 to $977,300 for a "non-traditional" unit and $1.22 million to $3.53 million for a "traditional" unit. These figures exclude the cost of land. Minimum liquid asset requirement: $500,000 Minimum net worth requirement: $1 million Franchise fee: $22,500 for a "non-traditional" unit 45,000 for a "traditional" unit. There is an additional area development fee of $10,000 per location. Ongoing fees: Sonic charges a royalty fee of up to 5% of gross sales and advertising fees of at least 3.25%, according to Franchise Direct . Average per-unit sales*: $1.3 million *2017 figures according to QSR Magazine . Papa John's: $300,000 Startup costs: $300,000 Minimum liquid asset requirement: $75,000 Minimum net worth requirement: $250,000 Franchise fee: $25,000 Ongoing fees: Papa John's charges a monthly royalty fee of 5% of net sales that is due on a monthly basis. Papa John's also requires that franchisees spend 8% of net monthly sales on marketing. Average per-unit sales*: $968,000 *2017 figures according to QSR Magazine . Dunkin' Donuts: $229,000 to $1.7 million Startup costs: $229,000 to $1.7 million Minimum liquid asset requirement: $250,000 Minimum net worth requirement: $500,000 Franchise fee: $40,000 to $90,000 Ongoing fees: Dunkin' Donuts charges franchisees advertising fees (5% of gross sales) and royalties fees (2% to 6% of gross sales). Average per-unit sales*: $733,000 *2017 figures according to QSR Magazine . Arby's: $320,550 to $2 million Total startup costs : $320,550 to $2 million Minimum liquid asset requirement : $500,000 Minimum net worth requirement : $1 million Franchise fee : $6,250 to $40,900 Ongoing fees : Arby's charges a royalty fee equal to 4% of sales and an advertising fee equal to 4.2% of sales. Average per-unit sales*: $1.1 million *2017 figures according to QSR Magazine .


TORONTO (AP) Kyle Lowry stole the ball and pushed it ahead, then waited for Kawhi Leonard to arrive before feeding his All-Star teammate for a thunderous one-handed slam over Giannis Antetokounmpo . ''The building exploded after that dunk,'' Leonard said. It sure did. Now imagine how it will sound when the NBA Finals come to Toronto for the first time next week. Leonard had 27 points and 17 rebounds to lead the Raptors into the finals for the first time with a 100-94 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night. His big dunk with 6:46 to go in the fourth quarter was the final basket in a game-changing 26-3 run that began late in the third. ''It was kind of a momentum capper,'' Lowry said. ''We were on a run, and why not feed the big dog? Let the big dog eat.'' The Raptors overcame a 15-point deficit to win the series in six games and will host the Golden State Warriors in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night. It will be the two-time defending champions against a Raptors team that will finally bring the NBA Finals outside the U.S. after entering the league in 1995. ''They're one of the greatest teams in history,'' Raptors coach Nick Nurse said of the Warriors. ''It will be a tall task, but we'll try to figure it out.'' Pascal Siakam scored 18 points, Lowry had 17 and Fred VanVleet 14 for the Raptors. Lowry held the game ball and picked up his children after the game, finally getting to the championship round after the Raptors kept falling short against Cleveland. ''It's taken a long time to get here in my career,'' Lowry said. ''I've run into one guy for a while.'' Toronto was eliminated by LeBron James and the Cavaliers in three straight postseasons before shaking things up last summer with the acquisition of Leonard, the 2014 NBA Finals MVP who was acquired from San Antonio and has carried the Raptors in this postseason. ''He's the best player in the league and we're happy he's in Toronto,'' Raptors President Masai Ujiri said. Asked about Ujiri's compliment, Leonard said he's focused on different goals. ''I just want to win,'' he said. ''I don't care about being the best player. I want to be the best team.'' Antetokounmpo had 21 points and 11 rebounds for the Bucks, but the NBA's top team in the regular season saw its bid for a first finals berth in 45 years come to a disappointing end with a fourth consecutive defeat. ''Man, obviously when you're up 2-0, that doesn't mean nothing,'' Antetokounmpo said. ''You've got to learn how to come out and close out games, especially after Game 3. We've got to get better as a team, and we've got to get better individually.'' Even Nurse found his team's turnaround hard to believe. ''Beating this team four times in a row is almost mind boggling,'' Nurse said. Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer said it hurt to see a great season end. ''The roster that was put together for this season, as the season started going, you started feeling like it was special and could do special things, including advancing past tonight, but it didn't happen,'' Budenholzer said. Down 76-71 to start the fourth, the Raptors tied it with an 8-2 run while Leonard and Antetokounmpo were both on the bench. Serge Ibaka's dunk with 10:32 to go tied it at 78. Antetokounmpo returned after a timeout, but Leonard kept sitting. That didn't matter to Toronto, with Siakam's basket giving the Raptors an 80-78 lead, their first lead since it was 6-3. Toronto made 12 of 27 3-point attempts, including four of eight in the fourth quarter. Siakam, who missed a pair of free throws late in the fourth quarter of Toronto's double-overtime win in Game 3, hit one to make it 98-94. Leonard grabbed the rebound on the second and was fouled. He made both, putting the Raptors up 100-94 with 3.9 seconds to go. Malcolm Brogdon and Khris Middleton each made a pair from long range as the Bucks shot 6 for 9 from 3-point range in the first and closed the quarter with 10 unanswered points to lead 31-18. Toronto shot 6 for 19 in the opening quarter, missing six straight twice in the first 12 minutes. The Bucks extended their lead to 38-23 on a 3 by Ersan Ilyasova with 7:46 left until half. Toronto cut the gap to 46-43 on a 3 by VanVleet with 1:07 left in the second, but Eric Bledsoe answered with a 3 and Antetokounmpo split a pair at the line, giving the Bucks a 50-43 advantage at the intermission. The lead went back to 15 in the third before Leonard finished the period with a flourish. He had eight points in the final 2:01 and Toronto closed with a 10-0 run, cutting a 15-point deficit to 76-71. TIP-INS Bucks: Milwaukee shot 4 for 16 in the second but three of its made baskets were 3-pointers. ... The Bucks had six points in the paint in the first half. They finished with 28. ... Budenholzer was called for a technical foul on Milwaukee's first possession of the second half. Leonard missed the free throw. ... Antetokounmpo shot 5 for 10 at the free throw line. Raptors: Danny Green, who missed all three of his field goal attempts in 16 minutes in Game 5, had another rough night. Green shot 0 for 4 in 14 minutes. ... Leonard's 17 rebounds were his most in any game this postseason. ... Lowry had eight assists. DRAKE WATCH Raptors fan and `global ambassador' Drake sat in his regular seat adjacent to the Toronto bench. The rapper wore a black hoodie with `KAWHI ME A RIVER' printed on the back. STREET PARTY Outside the downtown arena, fans flooded streets, bringing traffic to a standstill. One video posted on social media showed a group of fans partying on the roof of a Toronto city bus. Fans surrounded Marc Gasol's car as he was driven out of the arena , and the center rolled down his window to trade high fives with the crowd. BIRTHDAY BOY Toronto' reserve Norman Powell scored nine points on his 26th birthday. Standing at the back of the room, Powell's mother wished him a happy birthday at the end of her son's press conference. FAMILIAR POSITION The last team to overcome an 0-2 deficit and win a conference finals was Oklahoma City, which beat San Antonio in six games in 2012 after losing the first two on the road. Ibaka played for that Thunder team, while Leonard was a Spurs rookie. UP NEXT The NBA Finals comes to Canada for the first time when the Raptors host the Warriors on Thursday night. Toronto swept Golden State in the regular season. --- More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP-Sports


Curious just how far your dollar goes in Detroit? We've rounded up the latest rental listings via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to hunting down a rental in Detroit with a budget of $1,600/month. Take a look at the listings, below. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.) Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Links included in this article may earn Hoodline a commission on clicks and transactions. 1214 Griswold St. (Downtown) Listed at $1,520/month, this 693-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom spot is located at 1214 Griswold St. The unit has a walk-in closet, a dishwasher and a balcony. On-site laundry is listed as a building amenity. Both cats and dogs are allowed. Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address has excellent walkability, is very bikeable and boasts excellent transit options. (Take a look at the complete listing here .) 1145 Griswold St. (Downtown) Next, there's this studio apartment located at 1145 Griswold St. It's listed for $1,544/month for its 747 square feet. The building has garage parking and a rooftop deck. In the unit, you'll find a dishwasher. Cats and dogs are not welcome. There's no leasing fee required for this rental. Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address has excellent walkability, is quite bikeable and has excellent transit. (See the complete listing here .) 139 Cadillac Square (Downtown) Here's a 660-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom abode at 139 Cadillac Square that's going for $1,550/month. In the residence, you can expect to find in-unit laundry and a dishwasher. The building offers a fitness center and an elevator. Pet owners, take heed: Cats and dogs are permitted. According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is a "walker's paradise," is quite bikeable and has excellent transit. (Take a look at the full listing here .) 18483 Greenlawn St. (Bagley) Next, there's this three-bedroom, two-bathroom spot over at 18483 Greenlawn St. It's listed for $1,600/month for its 2,032 square feet. The unit includes hardwood flooring and a fireplace. The building features outdoor space. Both cats and dogs are allowed. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental. Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area requires a car for most errands, is relatively bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options. (Take a gander at the complete listing here .) 1337 Bagley St. (Corktown) Here's a two-bedroom, one-bathroom spot at 1337 Bagley St. that's also going for $1,600/month. The building has outdoor space. You caexpect to find hardwood flooring in the residence. Animals are not welcome. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental. Walk Score indicates that this location is friendly for those on foot, is great for biking and has good transit options. (Take a look at the full listing here .) Working with a tight budget? Here are the cheapest rentals recently listed in Detroit . This story was created automatically using local real estate data from Zumper and Apartment Guide , then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) Tesho Akindele scored against his former team in the 13th minute and Orlando City held on to beat FC Dallas 2-0 on Saturday night. Defender Ruan put in the leg work to get Akindele open. Ruan penetrated from the touchline into the middle of the attacking the third and sent in a through ball that allowed Akindele to directly challenge the goalkeeper with a one-timer. Carlos Ascues secured the victory with a second-half stoppage-time goal, finishing Sacha Kljestan's flick pass from close range. It was Ascues' first goal with Orlando City (8-11-5). Brian Rowe had two saves for his sixth shutout of the season. FC Dallas dropped to 9-9-6.


Seventy years after he would have graduated from McKeesport Area High School, 88-year-old Dennis Halaszynski, Sr. received his diploma at a surprise ceremony at a McKeesport Area School Board meeting. Before he would have graduated, Mr. Halaszynski, instead enlisted in the Marine Corps at the age of 17. He later went on to serve the McKeesport Police Department from 1957 to 1981, retiring as captain of detectives. He then worked for Fisher Body for 15 years after his retirement from the police force. "He would have graduated in 1949, but instead he chose to fight for our freedom," said McKeesport Area Superintendent Mark Holtzman at a June 26 meeting during which Mr. Halaszynski was presented with his diploma. Mr. Halaszynski was one of 12 children in his family. All eight of his brothers served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He has lived in McKeesport his entire life. Diane Couch, Mr. Halaszynski's daughter, said she approached school board President Joe Lopretto about a month ago with the idea to surprise her dad with his diploma. "He really took the initiative," Ms. Couch said of Mr. Lopretto. Despite his life accomplishments Ms. Couch said, "He always said, 'I'm so embarrassed I never got my diploma.'" "There were seven of us," Ms. Couch said, referring to her six siblings. "He worked side jobs to support his family and he didn't have the time to get his diploma," she said. "He was upset at himself for not getting it," Ms. Couch said, adding that prior to him being surprised with his diploma at the meeting he told her he had wished he had earned his diploma. She said he had tears in his eyes when he was presented with it. Deana Carpenter, freelance writer: suburbanliving@post-gazette.com.


When heading to Paris, leave your miniskirts and heels at home. Pack simple and chic basics, and you'll fit in with the stylish locals in no time. After living in Paris for a while, my views on appropriate dressing have drastically changed. Black is now the dominant color in my wardrobe, short and skimpy dresses are long gone, and 90 percent of my shoes are flat and that pretty much sums up Parisian dressing in a nutshell. While each neighborhood has its own unique style (just like in any other city), there are a few ground rules all French women follow when it comes to dressing for everyday life. Keep it simple and chic, and make it look as though you didn't spend more than five minutes in front of the mirror getting ready that morning (even though you technically did). Less is more No saying could be truer when it comes to Parisian dressing. Focus on interesting shapes and textures (preferably in muted colors) and you'll be fine a stop at COS and & Other Stories is a must if you want to pick up a few tips about young and cool Parisian dressing. Stay away from too many embellishments and short dresses basically anything that can be perceived as tacky. Black It might seem boring, but French women do wear a lot of black. And gray. And maybe a little bit of white. If you're more comfortable in patterns and bright colors, you should definitely stick with that; but to look truly Parisian, something black should probably find its way into your suitcase. If not, you'll have no problem finding something new in the French shops during your visit. With that in mind, here's what you should pack to blend in with stylish Parisiennes during your French holiday. Pants It seems like tourists in Paris can be spotted from miles away. Why? Because they often trot around in their finest high heels and sparkly dresses, or they take the opposite route and wander around in their tracksuits and gym shoes something a Parisian would never do. Leave that sparkly dress at home (unless you're planning to visit during New Year's Eve) and save the tracksuit for the gym or lounging at your hotel. Instead, go with a pair of nicely fitting pants. They are comfortable, stylish, and function very well with all the activities you'll want to do while out and about. 1) Dannie Pant ( J.Crew , $89.50). 2) Point Sur Hightower Skinny Jean ( J.Crew , $198). Flats Many people might think that you need to be wearing high heels to resemble stylish Parisians, but the truth is that few women wear them for everyday occasions (fancy dinners, clubbing, special events, and workplaces excluded, of course). Flat shoes are a Parisienne's best friend. Opt for in-style boots, trendy sneakers, a classic ballet flat, or stylish brogues. Not only will you blend in harmoniously with French women, but you'll also last a lot longer after walking around for a whole day after all, Paris is a walking city. 1) Jensen suede black boots ( Acne Studios , $550). 2) Flat buckle boot ( Proenza Schouler , $1,295). 3) Black Lisbon flats ( Josefinas , $193) . 4) Leather flats ( & Other Stories , $123). Jacket and scarf On colder days, a jacket is an absolute must. When it comes to Parisian weather, you never know if the sun will be shining, a hailstorm is coming on, or if it'll be raining the entire day. That's why layering is key, as is having an umbrella close by. Parisian women have embraced the leather jacket wholeheartedly; denim jackets have also made a huge comeback; and the trench coat will always be a safe classic. And as everyone knows by now, you can't pass for a Parisian without a scarf wrapped around your neck. This also helps protect against the cold winds during autumn and spring, when the weather is unpredictable. 1) Burberry Brit midnight-blue twill trench coat ( net-a-porter.com , $1,095). 2) Helmut Lang leather-sleeved cotton and wool-blend jacket ( net-a-porter.com , $875). Beauty products Parisian beauty rituals seem to be quite simple as well although how French women have such impeccable skin without wearing too much make-up will forever be an unsolvable mystery to me. Simplicity rules here, too; a clean face will make you look more Parisian. Add a red lip if you want something more fun, but don't stuff your luggage with too many beauty products. You'll need to save some room after a visit to the French pharmacy, where you'll find brands like Avène, Darphin, La Roche-Posay, and many more. 1) Lipikar Syndet Cleansing Body Cream Gel ( La Roche-Posay , $23.50). 2) Organic Niaouli Aromatic Care ( Darphin , $70). 3) Anthelios XL SPF 50+ Fluid Extreme ( La Roche-Posay , $27.95). Jewelry Feel free to accessorize, but in a very thoughtful way (as Tim Gunn would say). Dainty chains, bracelets, and necklaces are extremely popular at the moment, and they go perfectly with the laid-back Parisian look. 1) Horseshoe bracelet in yellow gold ( Claire Aristides , $157,92).


When the Raiders signed linebacker Vontaze Burfict after he was released by the Bengals earlier this year, part of the explanation for the move was that Burfict was well versed in defensive coordinator Paul Guenther's scheme after their shared time in Cincinnati. That experience showed itself during the offseason program and it has continued to be in evidence at training camp. Linebacker Brandon Marshall called Burfict "one of the smartest football players I've played with" and several other young players on the defense say they've benefitted from Burfict's knowledge of the system. Burfict said that providing that assistance has been a plus for his own game. "It kind of keeps me sharp on my game. You know, if you're not talking football, if you're not thinking about football, then what are we here for," Burfict said, via the San Jose Mercury News . "So, like a lot of guys want to watch film with me to see how much I know. At the same time I'm coaching them, I'm coaching myself. I enjoy being a leader and I want all 11 to think the same way when we're out there so we can all play fast." The Raiders would like to have Burfict manning a pivotal role in their defense well beyond training camp. Recent history   he hasn't played more than 11 games in a year since 2013   suggests that may not happen, but his contributions to the unit apparently aren't going to be limited to on-field work.


Several years ago, multiple NFL teams tried to characterize the decision to fire a coach as a "mutual agreement to part ways." One team is trying to apply that approach in a new context. The press release from the Buccaneers regarding the separation with defensive tackle Gerald McCoy couches the move as a mutual agreement, but it was anything but mutual. The Buccaneers cut McCoy, plain and simple. They cut him because they didn't want to pay him $13 million this season. They cut him before he could show up for offseason workouts and training camp and potentially suffer an injury while working out on team property that could put them on the hook for the $13 million. They cut him after trying to trade him to another team, and after determining McCoy wouldn't agree to reduce his pay. While McCoy may have wanted out, his desire was coincidental to the outcome. The Bucs wanted to move on, and using a term like "mutual agreement to part ways" takes some of the sting out of cutting one of the few bright sports the roster has had in the past decade. Coach Bruce Arians made it clear earlier this year that McCoy's status was tenuous, based on his salary. "The financial is a big part of it," Arians said in March. "I've got to evaluate him. I mean, guys when they age, it's different. Usually they're at the age when they get paid the most and the production doesn't match. It's a what-have-you-done-for-me-lately business. It's hard. It's cold. That's it ." But it's a little less hard and a little less cold if the "it" can be described as a "mutual parting." It's definitely not mutual, as will be proven when someone else doesn't pay McCoy the $13 million for 2019 that he was due to earn from the Buccaneers.


Cavaliers owner and Quicken Loans founder Dan Gilbert has been released from the Michigan hospital where he was treated for and recovering from a stroke he suffered last month. The team issued a statement Thursday with an update on Gilbert's health, confirming his discharge and that he is facing "intensive" in-patient rehab as he continues his recovery. The Cavs also thanked those who have reached out with well-wishes. "The Gilbert family is thankful for the tremendous outpouring of support they have received," Quicken Loans CEO Jay Farner said in the release. "Yesterday, Dan Gilbert was discharged from the hospital and will now continue focusing on his recovery at an in-patient rehabilitation center. The entire family is incredibly grateful for the world-class care Dan received from the entire staff of Beaumont Hospital. "Dan is looking forward to beginning an intensive rehabilitation program and is eager to continue the progress he has made over the last several weeks." MORE : NBA Draft 2019: Bob Myers reveals Warriors' strategy | NBA Draft 2019: Invisible man Goga Bitadze laughs off media snub for Zion Williamson | NBA Draft 2019: 'We haven't seen the best' of Zion Williamson, his HS coach says Gilbert, 57, also owns or controls about 100 buildings in his hometown of Detroit. He purchased the Cavs in 2005 and the team has made five NBA Finals appearances since. Cleveland holds the fifth and 26th picks in the first round of the NBA Draft, which begins at 7 p.m. ET Thursday.


NASCAR.com's Chase Wilhelm ranks the top 20 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series drivers after the Pocono 400 and before the race at Michigan. NASCAR.com's Chase Wilhelm ranks the top 20 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series drivers after the Pocono 400 and before the race at Michigan International Speedway. Driver: Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Rank: 20 Change: -1 Comment: Stenhouse's lone top-10 finish at Michigan occurred in June 2017, but just two top 10 results so far this season leave some question marks regarding how well he can fare this time around. Driver: Kyle Larson Rank: 19 Change: -2 Comment: Larson swept both stages at Pocono but hit the wall late. The No. 42 has speed, but Larson just needs to close the deal, something he did on three consecutive occasions at Michigan from 2016-17. Driver: Austin Dillon Rank: 18 Change: +2 Comment: Dillon hasn't finished in the top 10 since Richmond, but the tide has the potential to turn at Michigan if he can rekindle the magic from a fourth-place finish there last August. Driver: Jimmie Johnson Rank: 17 Change: -3 Comment: As impatience and frustration grow for Johnson, Michigan might not be the place to quell those feelings. The track wasn't good to him last season, with finishes of 20th and 28th. He did score a victory in the Irish Hills in 2014, though. Driver: Ryan Newman Rank: 16 Change: -- Comment: After three straight top 10s, Newman hasn't finished better than 16th in the last four races and a 16.4 career average finish at Michigan doesn't hold out much hope to drastically reverse it. Driver: Erik Jones Rank: 15 Change: +3 Comment: Finishes of sixth or better in three of the last four races and an 11.0 average finish at Michigan bodes well for Jones to improve on his 15th-place finish in this race one year ago. Driver: William Byron Rank: 14 Change: +1 Comment: Finishing in the top 10 in three of the last four 2019 events, let's just ignore Byron's 24.5 average finish at Michigan. The No. 24 has been fast and expect he and crew chief Chad Knaus to keep the trend going. Driver: Alex Bowman Rank: 13 Change: -5 Comment: A four-race string of top-10 finishes ended at Pocono when Bowman lost fourth gear, nursing the car to 15th place. The No. 88 driver has never scored better than 16th at Michigan (June 2018), but Hendrick has definitely found speed. Driver: Daniel Suarez Rank: 12 Change: +1 Comment: A 25.5 average finish at Michigan isn't great, but Suarez has speed in the No. 41 car and an eighth-place finish at Pocono could mean the team is on to something. Driver: Aric Almirola Rank: 11 Change: +1 Comment: After moving to Stewart-Haas Racing for 2018, Almirola's Michigan results improved with finishes of 11th and seventh. Though his best finish in the past four races is 10th (Pocono), look for the No. 10 to better that on Sunday. Driver: Ryan Blaney Rank: 10 Change: -- Comment: Blaney hopes to turn an up-and-down season around at Michigan after finishes of eighth and fifth at the 2-mile track in 2018. Driver: Kurt Busch Rank: 9 Change: -- Comment: Busch showed strength at Michigan in 2018 with finishes of third and sixth. He'll be heading into his first trip to the Irish Hills with Chip Ganassi Racing. Driver: Denny Hamlin Rank: 8 Change: -1 Comment: Michigan isn't Hamlin's strongest track, but four finishes of 12th or better in the past five races there and a seventh place at sister track Auto Club Speedway this year offer promise. Driver: Clint Bowyer Rank: 7 Change: +4 Comment: Bowyer heads to Michigan as the defending race winner and with a little momentum on his side after a fifth-place finish at Pocono. Driver: Martin Truex Jr. Rank: 6 Change: -3 Comment: Truex has been hit or miss at Michigan throughout his career, but with three victories in the last six races this year, you can't count him out in the Irish Hills. Driver: Kevin Harvick Rank: 5 Change: -- Comment: Still searching for Victory Lane in 2019, Michigan could be Harvick's saving grace with a second-place finish in June and a victory in August last season. Driver: Joey Logano Rank: 4 Change: -2 Comment: Logano only has one finish outside the top-10 in the past 12 Michigan races, including two victories in that span. Driver: Brad Keselowski Rank: 3 Change: +3 Comment: A runner-up finish at Pocono gives Keselowski momentum to earn a coveted first win at his home track where he has eight top-10 finishes in the past 10 events. Driver: Chase Elliott Rank: 2 Change: +2 Comment: Currently riding a five-race top-five finishing streak, Elliott heads to Michigan where he's never finished outside the top 10 in his career. Driver: Kyle Busch Rank: 1 Change: -- Comment: Coming off his fourth win of the season at Pocono, Busch has finished 10th or better in the past four races at Michigan, including a pair of top fives in 2018.


Dallas Keuchel's location on Friday night shows everything that is wrong with baseball his year. Keuchel, the 2015 AL Cy Young award winner, was spotted sitting in agent Scott Boras' box behind home plate at Angel Stadium in Anaheim for Friday night's Angels-Texas Rangers game. Oh hi @kidkeuchy pic.twitter.com/ubGkGch7FU   Chloe (@chloeg_13) May 25, 2019 Keuchel, who is a client of Boras, has gone unsigned this year. A two-time All-Star, Keuchel tied for the AL lead with 34 starts last season, but also allowed a league-high 211 hits. He's had some arm trouble and carried a 3.74 ERA last season, two years after going 9-12 with a 4.55 ERA. Those concerns likely led to Boras not receiving the kind of free-agent offers he was seeking for his client. Keuchel has had contract offers, and the fact he remains unsigned shows his agent misread the market. How is it helping his client to be unemployed despite offers to pay him millions ? Boras has been misreading the market the past two years , and Keuchel sitting in his box watching an MLB game in late May is the epitome of that problem. Related slideshow: 2019 MLB season (provided by imagn)


The oldest of three sisters who prosecutors said were held captive in Arizona by their mother and stepfather for two years testified on Thursday the siblings endured regular beatings and were terrified they would be killed if they ran away. The girls' parents, Fernando Richter, 36, and Sophia Richter, 34, have been charged with keeping their three daughters in prison-like conditions, beating them with belts and sticks and confining them in their bedrooms or closets with music or static blaring constantly. "We were only allowed out of our room to go to the bathroom," the middle daughter, now 15, testified on Wednesday. Their parents have pleaded not guilty to charges of kidnapping and child abuse. The sisters spent two days on the witness stand where they recounted being beaten with belts, television coaxial cables, a wooden stick and large kitchen spoons. They were held in at least two Tucson-area homes until November 2013, when the two youngest - then 12 and 13 - escaped through their bedroom window, authorities have said. Their stepfather had warned the girls against trying to seek help, the oldest daughter testified on Thursday. "He told us if we ever ran away, he would catch us. He told me he would kill me the first chance he got," she said. None of the girls attended school past ninth grade, though they were supposed to be home schooled, they said. The youngest daughter, now 14, suffered the worst beatings, mostly at the hands of their stepfather, the middle sister testified. "Sometimes I would just hear her scream, telling him to stop. Sometimes I saw scars on her back, and cuts and bruises," she testified. The teens said they were prevented from using the restroom for hours at a time, held in unsanitary conditions and awakened daily at 2 a.m. to perform a ritual called "mumble," or marching in place beside their beds. Their captivity was detailed in the oldest daughter's secret journal using crayons that eventually became tiny nubs and writing on pages torn from an old textbook, she said. Fernando Richter and Sophia Richter had been together for about 10 years and married for three or four years, police said after their arrest. The trial is expected to continue next week. (Editing by Victoria Cavaliere and Sanjeev Miglani)


Curious just how far your dollar goes in Sacramento? We've rounded up the latest places for rent via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to hunting down affordable apartments in Sacramento if you've got up to $1,200/month earmarked for your rent. Take a look at the listings, below. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.) Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Links included in this article may earn Hoodline a commission on clicks and transactions. 2025 W. El Camino Ave. (South Natomas) Check out this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment situated at 2025 W. El Camino Ave. It's listed for $1,146/month for its 664 square feet. When it comes to building amenities, anticipate garage parking and secured entry. You can also expect to see hardwood flooring in the apartment. Pet lovers are in luck: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. The listing specifies a $500 pet deposit. According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address is car-dependent, is very bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options. (Take a gander at the complete listing here .) 7826 Center Parkway (Valley High-North Laguna) Here's a 625-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom abode at 7826 Center Parkway that's going for $1,150/month. You can expect to see carpeted floors, a walk-in closet and a dishwasher in the unit. When it comes to building amenities, anticipate assigned parking, secured entry and on-site laundry. Pets are permitted. Be prepared for a $500 deposit. Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area is somewhat walkable, is very bikeable and has some transit options. (Take a look at the full listing here .) 7928 La Riviera Drive (College/Glen) Next, check out this 704-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's located at 7928 La Riviera Drive. It's listed for $1,150/month. The building has on-site laundry and secured entry. You can also expect to find a walk-in closet and hardwood flooring in the unit. Pet owners, take heed: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. The listing specifies a $400 pet deposit. Walk Score indicates that the area around this address requires a car for most errands, is convenient for biking and has a few nearby public transportation options. (See the complete listing here .) 521 14th St. (Mansion Flats) Located at 521 14th St., here's a 500-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit that's listed for $1,150/month. The residence offers a balcony. When it comes to building amenities, anticipate on-site laundry. Animals are not permitted. The listing specifies a $30 application fee. Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is friendly for those on foot, is great for biking and has good transit options. (Check out the complete listing here .) 6808 Wyndham Drive (Valley High-North Laguna) Finally, there's this furnished one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment located at 6808 Wyndham Drive. It's listed for $1,190/month for its 688 square feet. The building offers garage parking and on-site laundry. Animals are not permitted. Per Walk Score ratings, this location is somewhat walkable, is very bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options. (Check out the complete listing here .) Working with a tight budget? Here are the cheapest rentals recently listed in Sacramento . This story was created automatically using local real estate data from Zumper and Apartment Guide , then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


According to ESPN Insider, Adrian Wojnarowski, negotiations between the Los Angeles Lakers and ex-Cleveland Cavaliers head coach, Tyronn Lue, have reached an impasse. As of this evening, there is no deal in the works to make Lue the franchise's next head coach. Wojnarowski went on to report that discussions have included talks surrounding Lue's potential contract as well as the assembly of his assistant coaching staff. Among the Lakers' hopes, according to Woj, is the inclusion of Jason Kidd on Lue's coaching staff. Kidd reportedly made a strong impression with Los Angeles management during his head coaching interview. He has also had what is deemed to be a productive history developing the young talent of the Milwaukee Bucks during his time there as head coach. Discussions have included talks on contract and assistant coaching staff, sources said. Among Lakers hopes on a Lue staff: Jason Kidd. He made a strong impression with management in his head coaching interview and had a productive history w/ Bucks developing young talent. https://t.co/uQxTjqWAm7 - Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) May 8, 2019 From purely a speculative standpoint, Lue's possible reluctance to include Kidd on his coaching staff may be influenced by his own coaching tenure with the Cavaliers. Lue himself was initially a runner-up to David Blatt in Cleveland's head coaching search during the summer of 2014. Based on the strong impression that Lue made on Cavs management at the time, it was requested that Blatt include Lue as a member of his coaching staff. Blatt agreed and was eventually replaced by Lue as head coach in 2015. To this potential sticking point, Marc Stein followed up Woj's report by offering the following. Among the issues that have led to a breakdown in talks between the Lakers and Ty Lue: League sources say that the Lakers have been trying to impose their choices for assistant coaches on Lue. @espn first reported the impasse between the Lakers are Lue - Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) May 8, 2019 MORE: Steve Nash was brought to tears after Tottenham's epic Champions League comeback What should we expect from Raiders DT Maurice Hurst in Year 2? NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players Interesting PFF stats to know about the Packers in 2019 What Lorenzo Alexander said about Ed Oliver


According to rental site Zumper , median rents for a one-bedroom in Boston are hovering around $2,447. But how does the low-end pricing on a Boston rental look these days   and what might you get for your money? We took a look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments from Zumper and Apartment Guide to find out what budget-minded apartment seekers can expect to find. Read on for the cheapest listings available right now. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.) Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Links included in this article may earn Hoodline a commission on clicks and transactions. 1848 Commonwealth Ave. This studio apartment, situated at 1848 Commonwealth Ave. in Brighton, is listed for $1,450/month. Expect hardwood flooring and central heating in the apartment. When it comes to building amenities, expect an elevator, a fitness center and on-site laundry. Good news for cat lovers: Kitties are allowed. Be prepared for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent. Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area is friendly for those on foot, is fairly bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options. (See the complete listing here .) 1444 Commonwealth Ave. Then there's this apartment at 1444 Commonwealth Ave. in Allston, listed at $1,450/month. Look for hardwood flooring in the unit. Hairball alert: Cats are allowed. The building includes on-site laundry. Expect a broker's fee equal to one month's rent. Per Walk Score ratings, this location is very walkable, is bikeable and has good transit options. (See the listing here .) 2001 Commonwealth Ave. Over at 2001 Commonwealth Ave. in Brighton, there's this studio apartment, going for $1,500/month. Expect central heating, an eat-in kitchen and hardwood flooring in the unit. Animals are not welcome. Building amenities include an elevator and on-site laundry. Be prepared for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent. Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is somewhat walkable, is relatively bikeable and has excellent transit. (View the listing here .) This story was created automatically using local real estate data from Zumper and Apartment Guide , then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


The Warriors have waived veteran guard Shaun Livingston , reports ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski ( via Twitter ). The move was a necessary one for the hard-capped Dubs, who needed to remove Livingston's $7.7M salary from their books before it became fully guaranteed. Livingston had a $2M partial guarantee, which the Warriors will stretch across three seasons at a rate of $666K per year. Golden State likely explored moving the 33-year-old in a trade to avoid eating that dead money, but would have had to attach an asset to him to find a taker. According to Wojnarowski, Livingston is determined to continue his playing career after being cut by Golden State. He'll clear waivers later this week and will likely be prioritizing contending teams as he seeks a new NBA home. A member of the Warriors teams that have reached the NBA Finals in each of the last five years, Livingston played a regular rotation role in Golden State, averaging between 15.1 and 19.5 minutes per game in each season since 2014-15. He recorded 4.0 PPG, 1.8 APG, and 1.8 RPG in 64 games in 2018-19. Here are a few more notes on the Warriors' contracts and cap situation: Second-round pick Eric Paschall received a three-year, guaranteed minimum-salary contract, per ESPN's Bobby Marks ( Twitter link ). The Warriors used the mid-level exception to give him that third year. The Warriors also used their mid-level exception to sign Willie Cauley-Stein , who got a two-year, $4.4M deal with a second-year player option, tweets Shams Charania of The Athletic. That contract is worth a little more than the minimum. While the Warriors still have some MLE money leftover, they're unlikely to be able to use it this year. According to Marks ( Twitter link ), after waiving and stretching Livingston, the team projects to be just $219K below the $138.9M hard cap once all its moves are complete.


The Eagles announced a contract extension for quarterback Carson Wentz on Thursday that leaves the second pick of the 2016 draft tied to Philly through the 2024 season. With that deal out of the way, attention will shift to a possible extension for the first overall pick of that year's draft. That would be Rams quarterback Jared Goff , who is represented by the same agent as Wentz and is in the same contractual situation Wentz was in after his 2020 option was picked up earlier this offseason. On Friday, Rams COO Kevin Demoff said that the Wentz deal isn't going to impact how the team proceeds with Goff. Rams coach Sean McVay said in March that the team wasn't rushing to extend Goff and Demoff said the timing isn't changing because Wentz got his extension. "They seem to be on a different timetable than we are. … I don't think we're naive enough to say that Carson signing is not relevant. I just don't think it changes the timing," Demoff said, via Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times . How big of a commitment they are willing to make remains to be seen and it doesn't sound like the answer is going to be coming in the immediate future.