Miguel Bryon Jr. of the Greenville-based Arapahoe Hincapie cycling team was the top local finisher this past weekend at the USA Cycling Pro Road National Championships in Knoxville, Tennessee. Bryon finished third in the criterium nationals in a time of 1 hour, 17 minutes, 53 seconds, matching the time of winner Travis McCabe of Denver. Brindham Rhim of Arapahoe Hincapie finished sixth in the 119-mile road race in a time of 4:37:16, 11 seconds behind winner Alex Howes of Nederland, Colorado. Rhim also competed in the time trial, finishing 27th, and the criterium, finishing 66th. The event on Sunday was run while the head index topped 100 degrees. Debbie Milne of Greenville, competing for Supra Cycling had two top 20 finishes, 12th in the criterium and 20th in the road race. This article originally appeared on The Greenville News: 2 Greenville cyclists earn top 10s at USA Pro National Championships


UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and Nate Diaz got into an apparent scuffle that also looked to have involved friends of the fighters near the end of the UFC 239 preliminary card at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday night. Join DAZN and watch more than 100 fight nights a year My buddy who is there sent me this. pic.twitter.com/Tu390X194s   Brian Trumps (@BTrumps) July 7, 2019 It's not much..but security already got in the middle between Khabib and his friends (left side) and Nate Diaz (right side). #UFC239 pic.twitter.com/BjxrrXtkbT   Farzin Vousoughian (@Farzin21) July 7, 2019 Security intervened and Nurmagomedov and Diaz were separated and moved to different parts of the venue. Security is having Nate Diaz go in another direction at the arena. Khabib and his friends still keep looking over at him. #UFC239 pic.twitter.com/WHAUQBQ1fC   Farzin Vousoughian (@Farzin21) July 7, 2019 Diaz, who was at the event in support of friend and training partner Gilbert Melendez, wound up leaving the arena shorty thereafter. Nate Diaz is outta here. #UFC239 pic.twitter.com/zUd5wHtja4   Farzin Vousoughian (@Farzin21) July 7, 2019 During the UFC 239 post-fight press conference, Dana White confirmed the altercation with reporters. "Yeah, they got into a fight   Khabib and Diaz," White said, adding that it was just a "verbal" confrontation. "Talking s  to each other back and forth and everybody broke it up. We moved Diaz and then Diaz left after the Melendez fight." This isn't the first time Nurmagomedov and Diaz got into an incident with one another. Back in August 2015 during a World Series of Fighting event that also happened to be in Las Vegas, they brawled inside the crowd and were escorted out of the arena. Nurmagomedov was in town for a press conference on Friday to promote his unification title bout with Dustin Poirier at UFC 242. He last fought at UFC 229 last October, when he submitted Conor McGregor in the fourth round. When the fight concluded, a near riot ensued between both fight camps. Nurmagomedov got suspended nine months for his role in the melee. Meanwhile, Diaz will return to the Octagon for the first time in nearly three years at UFC 241 in August when he takes on Anthony Pettis. The native of Stockton, Calif. upset McGregor at UFC 196 in March 2016, but lost the rematch at UFC 202 in August 2016.


NYACK - The annual $1,000 college scholarships honoring two police officers murdered in the 1981 Brinks robbery will be awarded to five students who aspire to law enforcement careers. The awards will be handed out June 1 during the annual O'Grady-Brown Memorial Scholarship Fund luncheon. The event is scheduled for 10 a.m. at the Nyack Seaport, 21 Burd St. Rockland Undersheriff Robert Van Cura, who chairs the fund, announced the names of the students receiving scholarships: Corinne Kelly of Clarkstown South High School Madison McCarney of Nanuet High School Kyle Muldoon of Pearl River High School Max Sapounas of Nyack High School Jilian Young of Pearl RIver High School The guest speaker will be Clarkstown Police Sgt. John Hanchar, a nephew of Nyack Police Sgt. Edward O'Grady. O'Grady and Officer Waverly "Chipper" Brown were killed Oct. 20, 1981, at a roadblock at the Mountainview Avenue entrance to the Thruway off Route 59. Nyack Detective Arthur Keenan suffered a gunshot to his thigh and stomach area while Officer Brian Lennon was injured. The killings came less than an hour after self-proclaimed revolutionaries killed Brinks guard Peter Paige and seriously wounded guard Joseph Trombino while robbing an armored car of $1.6 million at the Nanuet Mall. The robbery was one of more than a dozen perpetrated by a gang whose ranks included Black Liberation Army members and 1960s radicals with the violent Weather Underground. Known as "The Family," the group claimed to be committing the robberies to finance a revolution and programs for the poor. One of those convicted   1960s radical Judith Clark   was released from prison this month after serving nearly four decades. The scholarship fund, started in 1991, is one of several honors for O'Grady, Brown and Paige. A memorial at the entrance to the Thruway is the site of a yearly commemoration held on the date of the robbery; the Nyack post office building is named in officers' honor; and a plaque was erected at the site of the former Nanuet Mall. The public is invited to the luncheon, with tickets priced at $30 and proceeds going to the scholarship fund. Visit www.ogradybrown.com for additional information about the scholarship fund. BRINKS: Who remains of the major players? JUDITH CLARK: Brinks victims seek to void Clark's release PHOTOS: 37th annual Brinks Memorial Ceremony Twitter: @lohudlegal This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: Five college-bound students get $1,000 scholarships for slain cops


Curious just how far your dollar goes in Worcester? 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 locating a place in Worcester with a budget of $1,900/month. Read on for the listings. (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. 64 Water St. Check out this one-bedroom, one-bathroom residence over at 64 Water St. It's listed for $1,850/month for its 800 square feet. In the unit, expect to find both air conditioning and central heating, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, hardwood flooring and in-unit laundry. Dogs are welcome. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental. According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is extremely walkable, isn't particularly bikeable and has good transit options. (See the complete listing here .) 200-A Mountain St. East Here's an 875-square-foot two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 200-A Mountain St. East that's going for $1,782/month. In the unit, expect to find in-unit laundry and hardwood floors. The building boasts on-site laundry and a fitness center. Attention, cat owners: your kitty is allowed here. Per Walk Score ratings, this location is car-dependent, has minimal bike infrastructure and has a few nearby public transportation options. (Check out the complete listing here .) 507 Main St. Next, check out this 800-square-foot two-bedroom, one-bathroom abode that's located at 507 Main St. It's listed for $1,800/month. The building offers concierge service. The residence also has in-unit laundry. Pet owners, take heed: cats and dogs are permitted. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental. According to Walk Score's assessment, this location has excellent walkability, is bikeable and has good transit options. (Take a look at the complete listing here .) Working with a tight budget? Here are the cheapest rentals recently listed in Worcester . 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.


For fans, it's a thrill just to be at the World Cup. But that experience is made even richer when they realize the type of community they're being welcomed into. am laboriously typing this out on my phone on a train to Lyon. Catastrophe struck this morning   I opened up my laptop, only to find a dark screen. No amount of fiddling with the power button helped. Theories ranged from a random update borking the OS to the difference in voltage in French outlets frying the battery, adapter notwithstanding. Google and several plaintive cries for help into various work slacks yielded no solutions. Instead of a functioning laptop containing my entire work life, I held in my hands a very expensive mirror. I began to think of all the computer-related vocabulary I would need to successfully navigate a computer repair shop in Lyon. My editor, Kirsten, who is often much smarter and calmer than me, suggested I ask for a loaner if any of my friends were flying out for the semifinal. I also realized that I knew at least half a dozen people who had traveled who could reach out through their networks to dozens more. One group DM to a bunch of Portlanders later, and someone had offered their Chromebook to me for game days. Based on the timestamp, it took six minutes from me asking to someone offering. While I've been traveling through France , I've spent a lot of time contemplating what has driven us all here for the World Cup . On the surface, it's obvious. France is beautiful and the World Cup is a lifetime sort of event; many of us have been saving money for this tournament since 2015, without even knowing what the location would be. But on a deeper, more fundamental level, I still wonder about the basic human impulses that drive us toward sports and the community that forms around them. Humans are social animals; we need one another, even introverts like me. I think about my comrade Sophie Lawson, who has spent a month hauling herself through France in appallingly sweaty conditions, losing sleep and shelling money out of her own pocket to churn out World Cup coverage while sleeping in Murder Basements. Why would anyone subject themselves to that, unless there is something bigger than the pain and the exhaustion that makes it worth their while? What do we get from the game that makes us willing to endure so much, physically, mentally, and emotionally? Part of it is the rush of brain chemicals that floods our minds while watching soccer, sure. But I think for most of us it's our need to be with people in whose faces we recognize some core part of ourselves. It's a community of emotion, a link so fundamental that someone would be willing to hand over to me an expensive electronic device, no questions asked, and trust I wouldn't use it to promptly steal their identity. I didn't even particularly panic over my laptop, I realize now. I was in good spirits while I tried pressing the power button for the various lengths of time recommended by the internet. I think, deep down, I knew everything would be okay. It was a subconscious security that stemmed from the knowledge that I could reach out any time to ask for help from the soccer community in France. Someone would know someone who would know someone. So now I'm carting around a plastic and silicone brick whose main function is likely to be its ability to be used as a drinks tray, or possibly a very unwieldy frisbee to toss down at the VAR station on the field in case of a call unfavorable to my team (Come onnnn, USA Netherlands final!). Instead of panic, I am lounging in my train seat, the embodiment of the Ariana Grande "And what about it?" gif. Soccer might be one of the most stressful things I choose to do with my life, but it's one of the most beautiful, energizing, enriching things in it too.  Sent from my iPhone 8


Scoring 30 runs against the Red Sox in London , the Yankees put the league (and world) on notice, subsequently tying with the Dodgers for the No. 1 spot in this week's Major League Baseball power rankings. The Yankees were on a 13-1 run through Sunday and pushed their division lead to seven games, the biggest it's been this season. What's scary is that the Yankees may not even be playing up to their full potential right now. They'll almost certainly add a starting pitcher this month, which will bolster a rotation that has been inconsistent at times. This of course is no knock on the Dodgers, who went 18-10 in June even while struggling with injuries. These two teams have met in the World Series 11 times through the years and right now it's looking like they're on a collision course for a 12th. Here's how USA TODAY Sports' eight-person panel voted this week: t-1. New York Yankees (+1) Giancarlo Stanton goes back on the IL after short return. t-1. Los Angeles Dodgers ( ) First half wraps up with six home games vs. Diamondbacks and Padres. 3. Minnesota Twins ( ) Tough week before the break with series vs. A's and Twins. 4. Houston Astros (-1) Their six All-Stars are the most of any team 5. Atlanta Braves ( ) Freddie Freeman had 33 RBI in June. 6. Tampa Bay Rays ( ) Blake Snell gets back on track after a string of rough starts. 7. Chicago Cubs( ) Kyle Hendricks returns after missing a few weeks with a shoulder injury. 8. Texas Rangers (+2) It's time for everyone to admit that this team is for real. 9. Boston Red Sox (-1) They've lost six of their last seven against the Yankees. 10. Milwaukee Brewers (-1) Josh Hader has a 17.0 K/9 through 30 games this season. 11. Colorado Rockies (+1) After being crushed by injuries, nice to see Donald Dahl make the All-Star team. t-12. Oakland Athletics (+3) All-Star Matt Chapman (unsurpsingly) ranks near the top of the AL in WAR t-12. Cleveland Indians (+1) Carlos Santana will start the All-Star Game in his home ballpark. 14. Philadelphia Phillies ( ) Bryce Harper isn't an All-Star for the first time since 2014. 15. San Diego Padres (+2) 20-year-old Fernando Tatis Jr., hit .383 in June. 16. Washington Nationals ( ) They're 23-10 since May 24, but the bullpen issues persist. 17. St. Louis Cardinals (-6) Marcell Ozuna heads to the injured list with finger fractures. 18. Arizona Diamondbacks (+2) The extension they gave Ketel Marte last year is an absolutely steal. 19. Los Angeles Angels (+2) 23-year-old righty Griffin Canning is having a very nice debut season. 20. Pittsburgh Pirates (+3) Bryan Reynolds would be leading the majors in batting average if he qualified. 21. Chicago White Sox (+1) Lucas Giolito's 6.13 ERA was baseball's worst last year. He's an All-Star now. 22. Cincinnati Reds (-3) We're very much here for some good old-fashioned Reds-Cubs beef. 23. New York Mets (-5) "Edwin Diaz has not been good" would be the understatement of the century. 24. San Francisco Giants ( ) We've come full circle and Pablo Sandoval is now a desirable trade candidate. 25. Seattle Mariners ( ) Dan Vogelbach is an All-Star and America rejoices. 26. Miami Marlins ( ) Sandy Alcantara, centerpiece of the Marcell Ozuna trade, is the team's All-Star. 27. Toronto Blue Jays ( ) We'll get to see Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in the Home Run Derby. 28. Detroit Tigers ( ) Shane Greene won't be in a Tigers uniform by the end of July. 29. Kansas City Royals ( ) Could get a real haul if they decided to move Whit Merrifield. 30. Baltimore Orioles ( ) Rookie pitcher John Means will be Baltimore's All-Star representative. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: MLB power rankings: Yankees, Dodgers tie for the top spot Related slideshow: Best images of the MLB season (Provided by imagn)


The U.S. Navy said a sailor died Friday night after the sailor tried to get away from security personnel who eventually opened fire, killing him. Things began around 10 p.m. when Naval Security Forces on Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story tried to stop someone who was driving erratically on base. The Navy said the driver, who was a sailor, headed for Gate Five at a high rate of speed. Security personnel deployed the automatic barriers to prevent the sailor from getting away. The sailor turned to avoid the barrier. In the process, the sailor hit a gas pump at the Navy Exchange Mini Mart. The car stopped. Although there was damage to the pump, there was no fire. The sailor ran off. Several security personnel chased the sailor. When they tried to take the sailor into custody, there was a struggle. The Navy said the sailor assaulted at least some of the security personnel. The sailor was shot and killed. Two security personnel had to be treated for minor injuries. The Navy said no other information about the sailor was available, pending notification of next of kin. Members of the Virginia Beach Police Department were at the base and helping the Navy. Navy Criminal Investigative Service began its investigation. Gate Five is secured to all inbound and outbound traffic until further notice. Gate One is open until normal operations at Gate Five can resume.


Housing costs got you down? Though apartment hunting can be frustrating, there are deals to be had. So what does the low-end rent on a rental in Downtown look like these days   and what might you get for the price? Per Walk Score ratings, the neighborhood is extremely walkable, is convenient for biking and is a haven for transit riders. It also features median rents for a one bedroom that hover around $1,295, compared to a $1,000 one-bedroom median for Baltimore as a whole. A look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments in Downtown, via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide , yields a look at what price-conscious apartment seekers can expect to find in this Baltimore neighborhood. Take a look at the cheapest listings available right now, 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. 105 W. Saratoga St., #2 This one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, situated at 105 W. Saratoga St., #2, is listed for $950/month. In the unit, you're promised carpeted floors and in-unit laundry. Neither cats nor dogs are permitted. (See the complete listing here .) 329 N. Eutaw St. Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 329 N. Eutaw St., which is going for $995/month. In the unit, the listing promises air conditioning, hardwood flooring and in-unit laundry. Neither cats nor dogs are welcome. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental. (See the full listing here .) 118 N. Howard St. Check out this 504-square-foot studio at 118 N. Howard St., listed at $1,019/month. In the unit, which comes furnished, anticipate air conditioning and a walk-in closet. Pets are not permitted. Building amenities include a fitness center, garage parking and on-site laundry. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee. (Here's the listing .) 410 W. Lombard St. This studio, situated at 410 W. Lombard St., is listed for $1,135/month for its 643 square feet of space. In the unit, expect to find carpeted floors and a ceiling fan. The building features a fitness center, a roof deck and on-site laundry. When it comes to pets, both meows and barks are welcome. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee (See the listing here .) 222 N. Charles St. At 222 N. Charles St., you'll find this 615-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment going for $1,235/month. When it comes to building amenities, expect on-site laundry, garage parking and a fitness center. In the unit, you'll find a walk-in closet, a dishwasher and air conditioning. If you've got a pet, you'll be happy to learn that cats and dogs are welcome. (Check out the complete listing here .) This story was created automatically using local real estate data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Highway Patrol says a third victim has died as a result of a Davidson County crash Sunday night. Troopers say 20-year-old Kylie Dawson died Wednesday. She was involved in a crash with her father, 48-year-old Bryan Dawson, and her brother, 17-year-old Garett Dawson, who both died at the scene of the crash. Highway Patrol says 19-year-old Paxton Workman was driving north on NC-109 near Lexington when he crossed the center lane and crashed head-on with the family's vehicle. Workman was initially charged with two counts of misdemeanor death by motor vehicle and driving left of center. Highway Patrol says additional charges are pending.


With Kevin Durant leaving the Golden State Warriors to join Kyrie Irving in Brooklyn to play for the Nets, his partnership with Russell Westbrook in Oklahoma City has become a topic of conversation again. Of course, it's been a while since the twosome worked together as one of the best 1-2 punches in the game, with Durant leaving the Thunder for the Warriors after the 2015-16 season. But even after the playoff run that ended at the hands of the same team Durant joined up with, Westbrook reportedly had reason to believe his partnership would carry on into 2016-17. During Wednesday's "First Take" on ESPN, Stephen A. Smith talked about the partnership's ending, explaining Westbrook was told by Durant he was staying in Oklahoma City the night before the forward met with the Warriors: What we have to do is go back to OKC when he left. One of the things that has never been talked about was what transpired and why the friction between him and Russ [Westbrook] existed. It wasn't because Kevin Durant left; it's how he handled it. According to what I have been told, the night before Kevin Durant flew to the Hamptons and the other four dudes - [Andre] Iguodala, Draymond [Green], Steph [Curry] and Klay [Thompson] - met with him, Kevin Durant had dinner with Russell Westbrook, Nick Collison, I think Royal Ivey, but I'm not sure, and literally looked Russell Westbrook in the face and told him, 'I'm not leaving. I'm staying' And then went to the Hamptons and announcing that he was going to Golden State. Smith continued: And when that happened, he didn't pick up the phone thereafter and call Russell Westbrook. He text[ed] him. Never even called. . @stephenasmith brings insight on what he was told happened behind-the-scenes before Kevin Durant signed with the Warriors. pic.twitter.com/YQCxrkTWty - First Take (@FirstTake) July 3, 2019 Apparently, Durant got wind of what Smith was saying and made sure his side of the story was heard and shared with the masses: Kevin Durant reached out. Said, 'It's BS,' what I'm saying. I should check my sources. You understand? And that's all he said. He did not elaborate, but I wanna make sure I'm fair because I did emphasize that I did not speak to him. I would tell you this has been told to me [by] multiple [sources]. "He said it was BS." - @stephenasmith on KD after he reached out about the story regarding how he left OKC pic.twitter.com/E6Sfny9mkC - First Take (@FirstTake) July 3, 2019 MORE: NBA free agency: The latest reports on Kawhi Leonard's situation Kawhi Leonard Rumors: Did He Fly to Meet With Toronto Raptors Today? 'You don't know me like that': Kevin Durant, the Warriors and a toxic locker room Stephen A. Smith: 'Andre Iguodala is planning on joining the Lakers' 2019 NBA Summer League Rosters


A $75,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the death of Victor McElhaney, a 21-year-old USC student who was fatally shot in March. The Los Angeles City Council voted Tuesday to offer a $50,000 reward and the Los Angeles Board of Supervisors approved a motion the same day to offer a $25,000 reward. McElhaney, who was studying jazz percussion at the Thornton School of Music, was with a group of friends about a mile and a half from USC on March 10 when he was killed during a robbery outside a liquor store at Maple Avenue and Adams Boulevard. The three suspects fled in a dark-colored sedan, police said. No arrests have been made in connection with the slaying. RELATED: Slain USC student was a gun control advocate who believed music could 'heal the world' » "It's disheartening to know the killers are still on the loose while a family and entire community continues to grieve in search for answers," Councilman Curren Price said Tuesday when introducing the motion calling for the reward. "I hope [the reward] sends a clear message: We are committed to finding these killers and bringing them to justice." Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, who presented the motion to the county board, wrote on Twitter, "Victor did good during his 21 years on earth. We honor his brief journey and his contributions through music. We must bring those who are responsible for this ultimate violent crime to justice." McElhaney was the son of Oakland City Councilwoman Lynette Gibson McElhaney, who has consistently appealed to the community for information about her son's death. "We've got some men out there who don't know the value of their own lives," the councilwoman said earlier this month. "They don't need to be at large where they can do harm to another mother's son." RELATED: Slain USC student was a gun control advocate who believed music could 'heal the world' » Victor McElhaney had transferred to USC from Cal State East Bay in the fall of 2017. A talented drummer, he had taught at the Oakland Public Conservatory of Music before coming to Los Angeles. The city council vote on the reward money was 12 to 0. Council members Mike Bonin, Paul Koretz and Greig Smith were absent. Anyone with information about McElhaney's slaying is urged to call LAPD's Southwest Division at (213) 485-2582. Tips also can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. City News Service contributed to this report.


ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP)   An Alaska Native organization and three environmental groups sued the U.S. Interior Department on Wednesday, claiming its agencies withheld information regarding preparations for the sale of oil and gas leases in the massive Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The lawsuit filed in Anchorage claims the Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service did not provide public information in response to Freedom of Information Act requests. The groups sought information on an application by a company to conduct three-dimensional seismic exploration using 90,000-pound (40,825-kilogram) vibrator trucks and mobile camps that could disturb denning polar bears. The groups also requested information regarding Interior Secretary David Bernhardt's order to limit an environmental review to one year and 300 pages unless an agency requested an exemption. The requests also targeted agency consultations with a joint U.S.-Canada advisory board on the Porcupine Caribou Herd, which migrates between the two countries and uses the coastal plain of the refuge for calving. The U.S. Geological Survey estimates the plain holds 10.4 billion barrels of oil. Interior Department spokeswoman Molly Block said in an email that the department could not comment on pending litigation. The four plaintiffs   the Gwich'in Steering Committee, Alaska Wilderness League, Defenders of Wildlife and The Wilderness Society   object to the planned leasing later this year in the refuge in northeast Alaska. Bernadette Demientieff, director of the Gwich'in group, said its members need to know what agencies are reviewing while making decisions about industrial operations on land considered sacred by her group. Kristen Miller, conservation director at Alaska Wilderness League, said the Trump administration avoids transparency in order to hide routine quashing of dissent and suppression of scientific concerns. "It doesn't want the public to know that serious, science-based concerns exist over the impact that drilling will have on Arctic land and wildlife," she said. The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge was created in 1960 during President Dwight Eisenhower's administration. Congress in 1980 expanded it to nearly the size of South Carolina with the provision that 2,300 square miles (5,957 sq. kilometers) of the coastal plain be studied for natural resources. Along with being a home for polar bears and caribou, the refuge includes nesting grounds for migratory birds from all 50 states. Alaska elected officials for decades pushed to open up the coastal plain to drilling and finally succeeded in 2017 as part of a tax measure backed by President Donald Trump. The law requires at least two major lease sales over the next decade to raise revenue for a tax cut. Republican proponents projected at least $1 billion in revenue from drilling leases over 10 years, a claim that environmental groups say is wildly optimistic. The lawsuit asks a judge to order the Interior Department to deliver the information sought by the groups. ___ This story has been corrected to say the lawsuit was filed Wednesday, not Tuesday.


As talk from the trade deadline finally fades into the background, the dog days of summer still provides plenty of topics to chat about. One would not think that the worst team in Major League Baseball   on pace to set the all-time record for futility, no less   would have anything interesting going on, but here we are. Because of how putrid the product on the field has become, prospect talk still dominates the discussion, as well as rumblings and grumblings about the state of the Detroit Tigers ' front office. The opinions on the latter range from an absolute absence of faith from a member of the media to a former player who puts his trust in the decision-makers, with the fanbase split between the two. Fenech drops a bomb Anthony Fenech of the Detroit Free Press dropped a bomb on the fanbase and media alike with his recent piece on the Tigers' front office and the rebuild. This scathing piece skewers general manager Al Avila for the underwhelming returns from this past trade deadline, and even reaches back into the past in his harsh   but fair   criticism of the general manager, as well as presents an overall assessment of the Avila era. The earth-shaking portion of the piece was the revelation of rumors that Avila turned down offers back in 2017 that would have sent then all-star Michael Fulmer to the Chicago Cubs in a three-team deal that would have brought back infielder and 2018 MVP candidate Javier Baez ; the other deal was reported to be Fulmer and reliever Justin Wilson for infielder and now two-time all-star Alex Bregman from the Houston Astros . Fenech cited multiple anonymous persons "with knowledge of the talks" as his sources. MLB Trade Rumors picked up the story and expanded upon it, fleshing out the narrative. The long and the short is that while the missed opportunity to deal Fulmer is starting to look rough in hindsight, every front office has instances of these errors. The bigger issue is that the Tigers have failed to maximize value from any of their top trade assets during the rebuild so far, even if holding on to the former Rookie of the Year was the right decision at the time. No matter the configuration of any such deal -- Bregman, Baez, "two good players," etc. -- the Tigers believed they had a budding Cy Young pitcher who was worth more. And, to be sure, fans would have been with them, 9 to 1, on just such a swap.   Lynn G. Henning (@Lynn_Henning) August 5, 2019 Brandon Inge has faith in the rebuild Former Tiger and über-athlete Brandon Inge has voiced his faith in the Tigers' rebuild efforts . "I know it doesn't seem like it right now, but they're just buying time until they make a push... I have faith in it. I know the plan. I know what they're going to do and you just have to ride out those years sometimes." Inge was present for the franchise's rebuild. His first year in Detroit was all the way back in 2001, and he played through both the 2003 nadir and the thrilling 2006 World Series run. He acknowledges that how it is constructed will be different than it was over a decade-and-a-half ago, but he also seems to buy into the approach of building through the draft as prescribed by Avila and his team. Perhaps he knows something the fanbase does not, but it is awfully difficult for many to see through his rose-colored glasses. Player development news The Detroit News has published a top 50 prospect list using a composite of several different sources, including Bless You Boys and Tigers Minor League Report . The rankings start off with the usual suspects: Casey Mize, Matt Manning and Riley Greene in the first three positions, respectively. The big surprise was Tarik Skubal in the No. 4 slot, and somehow Franklin Perez has managed to hang around at No. 6. The remainder of the list has some interesting results, especially given the mosaic of opinions that went into the list. MLB Pipeline has also released an updated ranking of major league baseball farm systems, with the Tigers surprisingly ascending to No. 6 on the list, up from the 10th position in the preseason report. They are only behind the San Diego Padres , Tampa Bay Rays , Los Angeles Dodgers , Miami Marlins and the Arizona Diamondbacks , respectively, in overall quality of their prospect pipeline. Same team atop for 4th straight re-rank. 2 newcomers to the top 5. Here's a look at our new rankings of #MLB 's top 15 farm systems and how they've changed over the years: https://t.co/v5q6wxQZCt pic.twitter.com/O9GQxRYJFW   MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) August 6, 2019 FSD's players-only telecasts axed After only three "players-only" gameday broadcasts out of a scheduled 17 planned by Fox Sports Detroit, the idea has been nipped in the bud for the remainder of the season due to an overwhelmingly negative response from the viewership. For those fortunate to not have witnessed those three crimes against Tigers fans, the "players-only" telecasts were those consisting of only former Tigers sitting in the booth televising the game. Among those included were Kirk Gibson, Jack Morris, Craig Monroe and Dan Petry   all of whom have roles with the network for the regularly presented events. While the format had been a bit of a fad in recent years, it was an abject failure for Detroit, especially with the awkward Skype interviews and the general disarray among the guys in the booth as they struggled to find a groove. FSD has not ruled out revisiting the idea in 2020, but at least the fans will be spared from one more disappointment for the rest of this abysmal 2019 season. The leadoff spot black hole Jules Posner over at Forbes took a look at the massive black hole that is the leadoff spot in the Tigers' batting order, and the results were rather disconcerting. Basically, the only player to find even a modicum of success in the role this year was Jeimer Candelario , whose offensive struggles have seen him moved around the lineup and back-and-forth from Toledo. In comparison to the other batters who have seen significant time in the top slot   Niko Goodrum , JaCoby Jones , Victor Reyes and Josh Harrison   Candelario is the only one who grades out at least league average, with a wRC+ of exactly 100 when batting first. To be fair, the entire Tigers lineup is pretty much a gaping offensive void, so the numbers are not terribly surprising. However, manager Ron Gardenhire has failed to get creative in light of this issue, seemingly trying to mash square pegs into the round hole. With no hope for winning this season, much less being competitive, the team should be trying out as many lineup combinations as possible to see what sticks, including taking some unorthodox approaches with the top slot. At very least, Harrison should never be penned in first on the lineup card ever again. Tigers Players' Weekend nicknames If you are confused by "Todd the Painter", worry not   most of the rest of us are too . Sadly, a good handful of these nicknames are pretty dull, and John Hicks is the last person one would associate with jazz. "Stinchcomb", however, is an intriguing one that we need the backstory to. Also, with the trade deadline less than a week in the past, it looks like Nicholas Castellanos ' old moniker has been quickly commandeered by Harold Castro . Playing ball and taking names. Which #PlayersWeekend name is your favorite? pic.twitter.com/jxpO8wKxHT   Detroit Tigers (@tigers) August 6, 2019 Bark Deatherage " Bark in the Park " is professional baseball's best promotional event series this season. Attending Bark in the Park tonight and @B_Deatherage13 was so kind to pose with Sunny. @tigers @Tiger_Lifer @tigersMLreport pic.twitter.com/mkDVpIOc1J   Sherri (@sherricousin) August 5, 2019 Around the horn Juan Nieves rebuilt Matt Hall in Toledo. How the Tigers landed Hall of Famer Sam Crawford when he signed with two teams at the same time. The moral hazard of GMs playing it safe at the trade deadline . Tony Gwynn's legacy is stronger than ever . FanGraphs ' bullpen report includes former Tiger Shane Greene. Baseball Prospectus looks at ground ball pitchers in a strikeout world . The new ball has made 2019 a season unlike any other. The Onion : "Man told he'd never make it as a pro defies them all by sucking for 4 years in AA ball". Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond drinks beer as part of his training diet. Seattle Mariners ' Tim Beckham suspended 80 games for testing positive for a PED. Baseball is awesome: Big Jake Energy edition Roger that, Jake has homered. @_JROG_ | #MotorOn pic.twitter.com/Lpd0MHgSJv   Detroit Tigers (@tigers) August 6, 2019 Jake Rogers' first home run at Comerica Park was not cheap. pic.twitter.com/vf0TPvjSX2   Jason Beck (@beckjason) August 6, 2019


Gerald McCoy has drawn offers as high as $11M per season, according to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. Gerald McCoy has been overwhelmed by the amount of interest he's received. Ten teams are involved with offers as high as $11-million per year. Glazers could've dragged this process out but his release by the Bucs is appreciated by McCoy. He will visit the Browns Fri.   Rick Stroud (@NFLSTROUD) May 24, 2019 Furthermore, Stroud hears that McCoy has garnered interest from ten teams since his release from Tampa. So far, McCoy has been connected to the Browns, Ravens, Falcons, Saints, Colts, Bengals and Panthers. The Patriots were also said to have interest in the defensive tackle, but on Thursday night we learned that they are no longer in the mix . It's unlikely that McCoy will be able to match his previous $13M/year salary, but he might get something close to that from one of these clubs. Of course, in some of these cases, negotiating will be a bit like trying to extract blood from a stone, since clubs like the Falcons and Saints have little in the way of available cap space. First up for McCoy is a Friday visit with the Browns .


While there's been word of interest from the Jets, it does not look like Peyton Manning will be the team's next General Manager. Thoughts that he might entertain the prospect were tied in part to his relationship with Jets head coach Adam Gase after the two men worked together with the Broncos. While that relationship might not have led to Manning joining the organization, Gase has been able to make use of it in other ways. Gase told Albert Breer of SI.com that Same Darnold has been asking a lot of questions about Manning as he prepares to play quarterback in Gase's offense for the first time. "He watches a lot of the old stuff   he's watched a lot of Peyton's stuff," Gase said. "He's watched almost all of our cut-ups. The good thing is we've got a pretty healthy library of examples … He's watched so much of it he can bring up certain plays from different seasons to where he'll ask a question   'Hey, what made him do this? Or why did he think this way?' He's really gone through a lot of this stuff already." Gase said Darnold and Manning haven't spoken directly, but he hopes that a conversation where Darnold can pose his questions directly can take place "eventually."


Amy Van Dyken-Rouen will compete in the WheelWOD Games next week, her first athletic competition since suffering a spinal cord injury five years ago. Amy Van Dyken Rouen Six-time Olympic swimming medalist Amy Van Dyken-Rouen will be competing July 3-6 at the WheelWOD Games in Canada, an adaptive CrossFit competition. Amy Former Olympic swimmer Amy Van Dyken-Rouen, who was paralyzed in an ATV accident, trains for her first athletic competition since the accident, the WheelWOD Games. Amy Amy Van Dyken-Rouen lifts weights as she trains for the WheelWOD Games. Amy Amy Van Dyken-Rouen smiles during a workout at Blade Method-Crossfit Blade on June 24. Amy Amy Van Dyken-Rouen works on ring pullups with coach Anthony Baca at Blade Method-Crossfit Blade in Phoenix on June 24. Amy Amy Van Dyken-Rouen will compete at the WheelWOD Games on July 3-6, her first competition since injuring her spine in an ATV accident. Amy Amy Van Dyken-Rouen does a workout at Blade Method-Crossfit Blade on June 24. Amy Amy Van Dyken-Rouen shares a light moment with Chris Treanor, co-owner and coach at Blade Method-Crossfit Blade on June 24.


While the playoffs are well underway, many teams have already started their offseason planning. What storylines lie ahead around the league in what is shaping up to be a likely busy NHL offseason? Next up in our Offseason Keys series is a look at the Philadelphia Flyers. There has been plenty of change in Philadelphia over the past several months. Ron Hextall was dismissed as GM with Chuck Fletcher taking over. After a little while, he then let Dave Hakstol go as head coach, promoting Scott Gordon in an interim role. While this was all happening, the Flyers were battling a litany of injuries between the pipes and underachieving overall. As a result, they missed the postseason which has led to more off-ice changes. Gordon is headed back to the AHL with Alain Vigneault taking over as head coach while two new assistants in Michel Therrien and Mike Yeo have been brought in. Now with all of that off-ice work done, here are the on-ice keys for Fletcher and the Flyers this summer. Add An Impact Forward Last summer, James van Riemsdyk was brought in to bolster their attack. While he didn't have a bad season statistically (27-21-48 in 66 games), his addition didn't have the desired effect as Philadelphia went from a team that was slightly above the midpoint offensively to slightly below. The good news for the Flyers is that they have plenty of cap space to work with so they will be able to dip back into the UFA market again if they so desire. After adding a winger last offseason, there's a good chance that Fletcher will prioritize adding a center this time around. While Sean Couturier has emerged as a quality top liner, there are some question marks behind him. Claude Giroux can play down the middle but appears to be more effective on the wing at this stage of his career. Nolan Patrick has the upside to get to that level one day but after a 31-point sophomore season, he's probably not ready for that role yet. Scott Laughton had a career year but he's probably better served as a bottom six pivot. While Matt Duchene and Joe Pavelski sit atop the list of unrestricted free agent centers, Brock Nelson and Kevin Hayes could also make some sense as second line options so there are a few options to choose from. Landing a player from that group would go a long way towards really deepening Philadelphia's attack for 2019-20 and beyond. Defensive Decisions Coming into the season, Ivan Provorov appeared to be in line for an expensive second contract. He had just completed a dominant sophomore campaign, one where he looked like the potential number one defenseman that every team covets. He could still ascend to that level but his 2018-19 season saw him take a bit of a step back, creating some questions as he enters restricted free agency. What is the better route to go? Does a bridge deal make more sense for Provorov now with the hopes that he'll get a much better contract a couple of years from now? Does Philly want to wait to lock him up or are they going to push for a long-term pact right away? Considering their cap room, it seems reasonable to think that they will try to skip the bridge and do a long-term contract but it may make more sense for the 22-year-old to take a short deal and look for the bigger payday in a year or two. They're also going to have to make a call on Shayne Gostisbehere , who had been involved in trade speculation leading up to the deadline. His point output dipped considerably in 2018-19, going from 65 the year before to just 37. He won't be winning any awards for being the best defender in his own end but his offensive upside alone is enough to yield plenty of suitors while his contract ($4.5M AAV through 2022-23) is also enticing. Fletcher will need to determine if he's part of the future and if not, he could bring back a sizable return on the trade market. Backup For Hart Heading into the season, it looked like the Flyers were going to be able to give Carter Hart some time in the minors while Brian Elliott and Michal Neuvirth would hold down the fort in Philadelphia. That didn't come close to working out as planned as by mid-December, the rookie was in the NHL and was there to stay as he took over the number one job. Now, the Flyers have to find a backup for him and it's not as simple as some other searches around the league will be. Given Hart's inexperience, they're going to be looking for someone that has some experience working with a younger netminder while still being able to play a significant workload if the youngster struggles or is injured next season. With that in mind, Fletcher brought in Cam Talbot before the deadline in what looked like a tryout for that role. Instead, he only made three starts down the stretch so he may not wind up being the answer after all. Elliott could also be an option to bring back while there are several other veterans that will be available as well. While it's only a backup goalie, finding the right one to work with Hart potentially for multiple seasons makes it a bit more important than a typical search for a number two.


2019 will be a season full of firsts for Kellen Moore, the Cowboys' new offensive coordinator. But before the 29-year-old (who will turn 30 in July) ever gets a chance to orchestrate a game-winning, two-minute drive in the unfriendly confines of an opponent's roaring stadium, there will be more than a few smaller details along the way that Moore will first need to master. Like how to work the communications system inside quarterback Dak Prescott's helmet. "There's a timing aspect of it," Moore says, according to ESPN's Todd Arche r. "It cuts off at 15 [seconds left on the play clock], but it doesn't open up right away right after the snap, so you've got to get used to the timing. The whistle blows and you've got to wait that second before it lets you back in. If you're too quick, you're going to be sitting there like you're talking and Dak's not hearing anything. Fortunately, Dak and I, we kind of understand each other. He knows if he's not heard anything for a few seconds, he'll peek back and [say], 'I've got nothing going on,' so we can work it out." Moore is considered a quick learner; picking up the intricacies of the green-dot mic system has been no exception. The first time he ever wore the headset and radioed plays in? January's Pro Bowl. "We figured it out the day of," Moore admitted. "Good test run." Test runs are a big thing with Moore's boss, Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett. Garrett got plenty of them during his own career, first as a backup quarterback relaying plays to Troy Aikman, and then signalling them in as a coach on Nick Saban's staff with the Miami Dolphins. Practicing play calls, something Garrett did often as a player and again as the Cowboys' playcaller from 2007 through 2012, is something he continues to preach to his quarterbacks. "You're always thinking about it, and then I just think it's important to articulate it," Archer quotes Garrett as saying. "It's simple to say it out loud. You're going to do it a lot. You don't want to make mistakes. You don't want to hesitate. You want to rehearse it. I always felt like when I was playing or when I was coaching, saying it out loud helped me understand it better, and it helped me be better at it when the game started." While Moore never called plays, either as a backup in Detroit or during his college career at Boise State, he's already becoming a voice that his quarterback is used to having in his head on the field. He's bringing exactly the things that Prescott wants to hear. "Just a sense of calmness and confidence, honestly," Prescott said. "I get that from Kellen. I've gotten that from him for the last few years. You got it from when he was playing the game to back to my rookie year… But now to have him as a coach, you know when he's calling plays, he believes in it. He's very convicted about it. And you can feel it." MORE: NHL fans weren't impressed with Mike Milbury's questions for Pam from 'The Office' Sleeping on Patriots WR Demaryius Thomas would be a huge mistake WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling impressing staff going into Packers minicamp Bears believe Clinton-Dix is an upgrade over Amos Roundup: Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger Get Married, Chicago Poop Vandal, Johnny Manziel Talks XFL


The Dolphins are among teams that have made "preliminary due diligence inquiry calls" on Robert Nkemdiche , Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald (on Twitter ) hears. Nkemdiche, a former first-round pick of the Cardinals, was released this week and cleared waivers, making him a free agent. Nkemdiche is an interesting case. He has loads of potential but is still recovering from a torn ACL in December. The good news is that he is expected to be ready for action in September and likely wouldn't cost much for the Dolphins or any other interested club. In the case of the Dolphins, a multi-year deal (or, a deal with a team option for the 2020 season) would make lots of sense, given their ongoing rebuilding efforts. The 24-year-old defensive lineman (25 in September) had no sacks until last season when he registered 4.5 QB takedowns. Injuries have been a constant for him. The Mississippi product has only appeared in 27 games over three years for Arizona.


Martin Truex Jr. won his third crown jewel race on Sunday, claiming the Coca-Cola 600 for the second time. See the entire ranking of active drivers. Martin Truex Jr. won his second career Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday, emerging from a thrilling final restart to steer his No. 19 Toyota to victory. It was the third crown jewel win for Truex Jr. -- good for fifth on the active drivers list. We consider the \"crown jewel\" races to be the Daytona 500, the Coca-Cola 600, the Southern 500 and the Brickyard 400. Scroll through to see the entire list. Jimmie Johnson Daytona 500 wins: 2 Coca-Cola 600 wins: 4 Southern 500 wins: 2 Brickyard wins: 4 Total Jewel wins: 12 Kevin Harvick Daytona 500 wins: 1 Coca-Cola 600 wins: 2 Southern 500 wins: 1 Brickyard wins: 1 Total Jewel wins: 5 Denny Hamlin Daytona 500 wins: 2 Southern 500 wins: 2 Total Jewel wins: 4 Kyle Busch Coca-Cola 600 wins: 1 Southern 500 wins: 1 Brickyard wins: 2 Total Jewel wins: 4 Martin Truex Jr. Coca-Cola 600 wins: 2 Southern 500 wins: 1 Total Jewel wins: 3 Kurt Busch Daytona 500 wins: 1 Coca-Cola 600 wins: 1 Total Jewel wins: 2 Ryan Newman Daytona 500 wins: 1 Brickyard wins: 1 Total Jewel wins: 2 Brad Keselowski Southern 500 wins: 1 Brickyard wins: 1 Total Jewel wins: 2 Austin Dillon Daytona 500 wins: 1 Coca-Cola 600 wins: 1 Total Jewel wins: 2 Joey Logano Daytona 500 wins: 1 Total Jewel wins: 1 Paul Menard Brickyard wins: 1 Total Jewel wins: 1


MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Reuters) - Residents of a Memphis neighborhood worried on Friday about any repeat of violent demonstrations that erupted this week after police fatally shot a young black man. Brandon Webber, a 20-year-old father of two, was killed by U.S. Marshals seeking to arrest him on Wednesday, prompting clashes that left 36 officers injured. Thursday night passed quietly amid a heavy police presence in the predominantly black, working-class area of Frayser, but some locals feared there was more trouble brewing. "It's going to get worse," said Darrel Johnson, an unemployed 26-year-old as he ate in a restaurant near where Webber was gunned down. "It's going to be a tough weekend, but I really want it to be quiet and peaceful." Up the street from the shooting site, a few customers wandered in and out of the Sammen Food Market convenience store. "I don't think we are done," said a 32-year-old hotel worker who gave his name as Michael, when asked if there would be more demonstrations to protest at Webber's killing. "It's been so crazy," he said, adding that Frayser is a tight-knit community reacting to the loss of a young man. "We're grieving ... it's sad," he added. As the temperature climbed into the 80s Fahrenheit on Friday lunchtime, the street was mostly deserted. A worker mowed a lawn as a young black man looked on from a nearby porch. It was a different scene late Thursday, when scores of young black men gathered at sunset, sitting on and inside cars as rap music boomed from stereos and some drank beer, smoked cigarillos and talked about their frustration with law enforcement. "The police need to come out here and show the people in the community that they are for us," a local pastor, Kalvin Heard, said on Friday, wearing a T-shirt emblazoned with the name of his ministry, "Let's Make God Great Again." Heard, 47, who said he once sold drugs and robbed victims in this neighborhood, was setting up a speaker system to preach and pray throughout the day. "I choose life," he said as he checked the generator in the back of his pick-up truck. Down the street, Bettie Stornen, 67, peeled an orange on her porch as her chained dog barked in the yard. "What happened, I don't know," the retiree said, adding that she could not predict what is in store for the weekend. "But this is a quiet street." (Reporting by Brendan O'Brien in Memphis; Editing by Daniel Wallis)


For the second time in as many days a man was found stabbed to death along Skyline Boulevard in unincorporated San Mateo County, and authorities believe the killings could be linked after taking a suspect into custody. Investigators returned to El Corte Madera Open Preserve late Tuesday   where a sheriff's deputy came upon a man's body the prior night   when they heard a person calling for help roughly 50 yards from the scene of the crime, according to the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office. Two deputies found a man with stab wounds lying in a turnout off Skyline Boulevard, also known as Highway 35. He died at the scene, authorities said. A male suspect was spotted fleeing the scene in a vehicle, and a deputy fired his gun at the vehicle as it allegedly drove toward the victim and two deputies on scene. The vehicle went into a ditch off the side of the road, but the suspect was not struck by gunfire, officials said. The suspect suffered a laceration to his arm and was taken into custody, according to the Sheriff's Office. Officials on Wednesday morning shut down Skyline Boulevard between Reid's Roost and Swett Roads as sheriff's deputies investigated. All lanes were closed in both directions as of 8:30 a.m. A San Mateo Sheriff's deputy responding to a non-emergency call at 11:09 p.m. Monday found the first man's corpse near the intersection of Skyline Boulevard and Reid's Roost Road, said Lt. Stephanie Josephson, a Sheriff's Office spokeswoman. On Wednesday, the Yemeni Consulate of San Francisco identified the man as 32-year-old Abdulmalek Nasher, of Pacifica. Nasher, a cab driver, left his wife and 4-year-old daughter around 10 p.m. Monday after receiving a call to pick up a customer, said Mansoor Ismael, the consul of Yemen in San Francisco. The victim's wife couldn't get a hold of him for two hours, prompting her to call a family member for help. Consulate officials said the family member then called police. Nasher's family is devastated by his death, Ismael said. "He told his daughter he was going to go outside and bring her ice cream, so she's still now waiting for the ice cream," he said. Authorities said Nasher's extended family, including his parents and brother, also live in the United States. Relatives from Detroit and New York City are expected to travel to the Bay Area later this week for Nasher's funeral. Nasher's family declined to comment. Motorists were advised Wednesday morning to expect delays on Skyline Boulevard and to use alternate routes to avoid the area. There was no estimated time to reopen the roadway. Gwendolyn Wu is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. Email: gwendolyn.wu@sfchronicle.com Twitter: @gwendolynawu


Looking for a yummy vegan meal near you? Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top vegan spots around Baltimore, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to fill the bill. 1. Harmony Bakery Topping the list is Harmony Bakery . Located at 3446 Chestnut Ave. in Hampden, this gluten-free and vegan bakery is the highest-rated vegan spot in Baltimore, boasting five stars out of 130 reviews on Yelp. Harmony Bakery's offerings highlight organic and locally sourced ingredients. Try the fresh-baked pastries or the savory options, like vegan quiche and mock crab cake. 2. The GruB Factory Next up is Midtown's The GruB Factory , situated at 1210 N. Charles St. With 4.5 stars out of 165 reviews on Yelp, this spot   which serves up vegan takes on comfort food like burgers, cheese steaks, shrimp and grits, and fried chicken   has proven to be a local favorite. 3. The Land of Kush The Land of Kush , a vegan and vegetarian soul food spot in Seton Hill, is another go-to, with four stars out of 529 Yelp reviews. The Land of Kush has built its reputation on veggie-friendly dishes like soy ribs and collard greens, as well as on its vegan crab cake. Head over to 840 N. Eutaw St. to see for yourself. 4. Liquid Earth Over in Fells Point, check out Liquid Earth , which has earned four stars out of 324 reviews on Yelp. Stop off at 1626 Aliceanna St. for a vegan Reuben and a smoothie. Or try the Philly Cheese Phake. 5. Sweet 27 Bar and Restaurant Finally, there's Sweet 27 Bar and Restaurant , a Charles Village favorite with four stars out of 168 reviews. This spot serves up an eclectic array of gluten-free dishes inspired by American and Indian cuisines. Stop by 123 W. 27th St. for everything from burgers to curries   with plenty of vegetarian and vegan options, too. This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


This is the end of the line for former Falcons guard Andy Levitre . On Tuesday, Levitre announced his retirement via social media: "Unfortunately, due to injury my body won't allow me to continue any longer," Levitre wrote. "Thank you to my wife and children, my family, friends, coaches, teammates and all of the fans who supported me on this journey." Levitre came to the Falcons via trade in 2015 and started every game of his first two seasons in Atlanta. Unfortunately, injuries began to slow him down in 2017. In the last two years, Levitre tore both of triceps and was limited to just two games in 2018. This wasn't an easy decision for the veteran   in March, Levitre indicated that he would not retire . But, on the eve of his 33rd birthday, Levitre has decided to hang 'em up. Before joining the Falcons, the former second-round pick spent time with the Bills and Titans. He leaves the sport after playing in 143 games (all starts) over the course of 10 seasons.


The Bortz Auto Collection focuses on forgotten concept cars including a trio of cool Ford coupes. At best, retired concept vehicles usually ended up being locked away in hidden automaker collections, but sadly most end up being crushed. The Bortz Auto Collection , based about an hour north of Chicago, is a welcomed alternative to either outcome as it stands as a rescue of sorts for old concepts. Owner Joe Bortz has focused mainly on General Motors concepts from the '50s and '60s, but a key exception to that are three late-model concept vehicles from Ford. In terms of historical relevance, the idea of the 2003 Mercury Messenger Concept is the most interesting. This concept was introduced at the 2003 North American International Auto Show in Detroit shortly after Mercury dropped the 1999-2002 Cougar from its lineup. After the Cougar, Mercury no longer had any exclusive vehicles, and the brand began a steady sales decline until Ford discontinued the brand in 2011. The Messenger was designed by Gerry McGovern who later went on to lead Land Rover's design team in 2004. McGovern also designed the 2001 Lincoln MK9 Concept, which made its debut at the 2001 New York Auto Show. This concept car showed a possible successor to the Lincoln Mark VIII, which ended production in 1998. A rear-drive luxury coupe would have been a great addition to Lincoln's lineup of the time. Although the MK9 was not a driveable concept vehicle originally, Bortz has since made this car a driver with a Lincoln engine and transmission and air suspension. The coolest of the three is the 1998 Ford Libre Concept. Released at the 1998 Chicago Auto Show, this small four-door convertible had European flair, and it was based on the subcompact Ford Fiesta. In an alternate universe, a production version of this car (with a conventional two-door design) would have been a perfect rival for the Mazda Miata, which had just been redesigned in 1998. Interestingly, the Libre was the only of these three concept vehicles with a fully functional drivetrain. All three of these Ford Motor Company concept vehicles represent a huge "what if" moment for the respective brands, and while it's not likely that anything could have saved Mercury at that point, the Messenger sure would have been cool to see on the road. h/t: Detroit Free Press Read More... 2001 F-150 Lightning Successor Concept For Sale 13 Long-Lost Ford Mustang Concept Cars


Edge rusher Connor Barwin says he wants to play up to two more years in the NFL, but if he had a choice, he'd return to Philadelphia. The 10-year veteran, who played for the Philadelphia Eagles from 2013-16, has been in contact with general manager Howie Roseman about a possible reunion. "I'm trying to come back and play for the Eagles," Barwin said, via Heavy.com . "I'm training right now and I've talked to Howie and they're going to see if they need any depth on the edge and so I'm going to wait until camp starts before I sign anywhere else, but obviously I'm not going to wait too long. But the Eagles know that's where I want to be." Barwin and his wife still live in Philadelphia, and they had their first child last year. Despite playing the last two seasons with the Los Angeles Rams and New York Giants, he's stayed involved with the community with charity work . Rumblings of a potential reunion reached a fever pitch two weeks ago, when Barwin posted a picture at Lincoln Financial Field to his Instagram story. That he was there to speak on a panel about environmental justice and sports only partially quelled the excitement. What's Connor Barwin up to? #Eagles pic.twitter.com/EiVDqN4zju   Jeff Kerr (@JeffKerr247) June 19, 2019 Barwin is no longer in his 2014 Pro Bowl form, but he's hoping to contribute as a key reserve. He only accumulated 12 tackles, four quarterback hits, and four pass defenses last season, but perhaps a switch back to defensive end would help. The Eagles lost outside linebacker Jordan Hicks in free agency this offseason, but they re-signed defensive end Brandon Graham to a three-year, $40 million contract in May with $27 million guaranteed. Beyond that, they have other quality veterans in Derek Barnett and Vinny Curry. "I'm going into my 11th year and I'm ready to just be a situational player," Barwin said. "Howie knows. I'll be there if one of the three guys get hurt or if something happens, or to mentor the younger guys. You know, Philly's situation is BG, Vinny, and DB   three great guys on the edge   and I would come in to support those guys. If I don't play in Philly, it would be the same situation somewhere else. Be the third edge guy." Barwin is making himself available if the Eagles want him. Given that he only made $2 million last season and $3.5 million the year before, he won't break the bank. The Eagles also have over $21 million in effective cap space   12th most in the league   so the ball is in their court. More from Yahoo Sports: Why Alex Morgan was key to USWNT despite not scoring Report: Kevin Durant's free agent wish list has four teams Rapinoe steals show as USWNT beats co-favorite France Report: Kawhi wants Magic involved in Lakers meeting


Ezekiel Elliott is more than 1,200 miles from Oxnard, California, working out on his own in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. The Cowboys are about that far from being a good team. Cowboys coach Jason Garrett, speaking for the first time since the team's blue-white scrimmage Sunday, doesn't seem pleased with where his team is a little over a week into training camp. "We're way far off as a team. We're not even close ," Garrett said Tuesday, via Clarence Hill of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram . "I thought there were some flashes on both sides of the ball and the kicking game, flashing in each of the three units, but we're not even close. Back to work. This is an important three-day stretch for us now." The Cowboys have not had Elliott, who is holding out while seeking a contract. But they have the other 21 players who started the playoff game against the Rams in January. They also have tight end Jason Witten , who has unretired, and center Travis Frederick , who missed last season with Guillain-Barré Syndrome, back. Yet, the Cowboys still are working to get their groove back. "We just know we're not close," Garrett said. "The consistency you need with players, with units, throughout practice, young guys, how we communicate, we're just a long way off. I don't think it's unique. Six real practices into training camp, that's where teams are. But the blue-white scrimmage is always a good barometer to see where guys are, how guys handle it. It's not a game. We understand that. It's very situational, but you do get a glimpse to check in 10 days into it to see where we are. It's incumbent on us to clean it up as coaches and get back here the next three days and really take the next step as a football team."


The Indianapolis Colts placed wide receiver Daurice Fountain on the Active/NFI list and defensive end Carroll Phillips on the PUP list, the team announced Monday. With the rookie class reporting to training camp on Sunday and the veterans set to report on Wednesday, it was expected that some news like this would be announced by the team. Both players can be moved from the NFI or PUP list to the active roster at any point as soon as they are ready to go. Fountain and Carroll are fighting for a roster spot once training camp and the preseason begins. Their injuries will keep them from doing so at the start of training camp. The Colts officially begin training camp on Thursday at Grand Park in Westfield. MORE: Lakers' Quinn Cook Q&A: 'It feels like this team has been together a while' Brooks Koepka explained what's the most frustrating part of J.B. Holmes' slow play Brooks Koepka Calls Out J.B. Holmes Following Disastrous Final Round at The Open Phil Simms: 'Multiple' teams were set to take Daniel Jones before No. 17 14 biggest questions for the Packers entering training camp


The air became clearer in southeast Baltimore County when the C.P. Crane coal power plant shut down a year ago, settling allegations that it violated pollution limits. But the plant could fire back up under a recent decision by a state regulator. Its owners want to replace the retired coal boilers with ones powered by natural gas, which burns significantly cleaner than coal but still produces hazardous pollutants and adds greenhouse gases to the atmosphere. A Maryland Public Service Commission judge approved the owner's plans for the Bowleys Quarters facility last month. The decision is stirring discussions over whether Maryland should factor climate change more heavily into decisions about its power grid, and whether investing in more fossil fuel power generation should even be in its future. Along with the Crane plant, a handful of the state's other coal-fired facilities have signaled they don't have many years of operation left, but new natural gas pipelines and an export facility at Cove Point in Calvert County suggest that fuel will provide power for generations to come. Earlier this year, Maryland set a goal to get half of its energy from renewable sources , and leaders of both political parties in Annapolis already are looking ahead to a fully renewable power grid. Concerned that the Crane project runs counter to those aims, environmental and community groups have appealed the judge's order. The utility commission signaled Thursday it plans to give the project closer scrutiny. "Why are we still looking at plants like the Crane plant?" asked David Smedick, campaign and policy director for the Sierra Club's Maryland chapter. "Why are we looking at putting new power plants in that are still on fossil fuels?" The plant's owners, an affiliate of Middle River Power, a private equity-backed company based in Chicago, say switching to natural gas will reduce air pollution, reducing emissions of smog-inducing nitrogen oxides by 87% and carbon dioxide output by 77%. They only plan to fire up the planned three new gas-fired generating units when power is in highest demand, operating at less than half the plant's former coal-burning capacity. But for residents who were relieved when exhaust stopped rising from the red-and-white-striped smokestacks on a peninsula between two Gunpowder River creeks, it's still an unwelcome change. Dan Doerfer, environmental co-chair for the Essex-Middle River Civic Council, said he's worried old concerns about air and water quality will come back if the plant fires up again. "The folks who've lived in that area, who've tolerated a coal-fired plant for 50 or more years, are thinking 'Well, do we really need to restart?'" he said. The Crane plant, named for a former Baltimore Gas and Electric Co. president, was among half a dozen large power plants that opened in the state in the 1950s and 1960s, providing baseload power as population ballooned . Built and owned for years by the Baltimore utility, it was sold by BGE's new parent company Exelon in 2012. The plant passed through a couple of hands before being sold in early 2016 to C.P. Crane LLC, which is affiliated with the New York private equity firm Avenue Capital Group. But, as part of a settlement agreement with the Maryland Department of the Environment, the Crane plant became the first of the state's coal-fired power plant to shut down when it was retired last June. The state environmental regulator said the facility was not properly testing its emissions and exceeded limits for particulate matter, hydrogen chloride and carbon monoxide. It also levied a $105,000 fine. The plant's owners didn't treat the closure as permanent. Just before shutting down, CP Crane LLC applied to the Public Service Commission for permission to convert to natural gas power. The entity sought to modify what is known as the plant's certificate of public convenience and necessity, a tool utility regulators use to determine whether power plants can and should operate. Representatives for Middle River Power did not respond to requests for comment. The company is seeking to turn the facility from a baseload power provider to what is known as a peaker plant, typically used only on hot summer days when electricity demand is highest and congestion on the power grid is greatest. Maryland public utility Judge Kristin Case Lawrence approved its application May 22. Days later, Blue Water Baltimore, the Gunpowder Riverkeeper and the Essex-Middle River Civic Council appealed the decision, asking the Public Service Commission to review it. While the groups are concerned about the facility's emissions of greenhouse gases and other pollution, their argument is focused on how climate change could affect the waterfront plant. They say the judge didn't adequately consider how floods and storms could affect its operations in the future, nor did she scrutinize whether more electricity generation is needed. "We're really glad to see that the coal operations have shut down, and that's a great step," said Angela Haren, the Baltimore Harbor Waterkeeper and director of advocacy at Blue Water Baltimore. "We just want to make sure whatever decisions are being made going forward consider all the potential environmental impacts." In response, plant representatives as well as lawyers for the Public Service Commission and the Maryland Power Plant Research Program have called for the utility panel to reject the appeal. State law doesn't require climate change considerations when reviewing power plant projects, they say. Patrick DeArmey, a lawyer with the Environmental Action Center who is representing the local water quality and community groups, acknowledged that such concerns aren't explicit in statute. But they should still be factored in as part of analyses that the law does require, he argued, including of potential economic and water quality impacts. If flooding is going to inundate the plant in the future, that should be factored into both such analyses. "In this day and age, in 2019, I think we need to be progressing toward climate change being considered," he said. Politicians have weighed in, and they're divided. Democratic County Councilwoman Cathy Bevins and Republican state Sen. J.B. Jennings, whose districts include the plant, both wrote to the Public Service Commission saying the natural gas project would benefit both the environment and the economy. They cited plant owners' estimate that it will spend more than $6.5 million on construction labor. In interviews, both emphasized that the facility is not going to operate continuously. "It's not a plant that's going to be running 24/7," said Bevins, of Middle River. In a statement to The Baltimore Sun, County Executive Johnny Olszweski Jr., a Democrat, said his administration shares "some of the concerns being raised on this project and would prefer to see a full and complete vetting of these issues prior to the release of any of the permits necessary to proceed." The judge's order moving the project forward was set to become final if the five-member commission did not act on the appeal by Friday. On Thursday, commissioners moved to at least keep the debate alive. They initiated further proceedings, indicating that more hearings and opportunities for public input are expected to be scheduled. sdance@baltsun.com twitter.com/ssdance


Newark's weather report has unusual light rainfall in store today, according to drone-powered weather forecasting service Saildrone . Today's forecast shows the greatest possibility of rain at 99 percent, while the most rainfall is expected on Wednesday at 1.16 inches. The immediate forecast also has cool temperatures in store for today. Temperatures will make way for warmer weather from tomorrow to Wednesday, with a high of 87 degrees on Monday. Skies will partially clear tomorrow. Winds are expected to reach a modest high of 15 mph tomorrow, while today will be calmer. This story was created automatically using Saildrone's local weather forecast data, then reviewed by an editor. We also incorporate historic weather data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


The trial for the accused shooter in the killing of 7-year-old Taylor Hayes is facing a big challenge. Police arrested Keon Gray last year for allegedly carrying out the shooting that killed Taylor. Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Althea Handy thought jury selection could take a day, but 100 potential jurors are being asked many questions about being fair and impartial, and if they have any knowledge of the case. Gray, 30, is accused of firing a gun into a Honda Accord on July 5, 2018, hitting Taylor , who was sitting in the back seat. The car was at Edmondson Avenue and Lyndhurst Street in southwest Baltimore. Taylor died a couple of weeks later . Police arrested Gray on 32 charges, including first-degree murder. Ten days ago, Taylor's family and friends gathered to honor and remember her by holding a peace rally and march in her name. Monday started with a motions hearing involving Assistant State's Attorney Charles Blomquist. Defense attorney Kenneth Ravenell claimed in court that Blomquist lied and made up statements involving Darnell Holmes and Mallick Edison, both were in the car at the time of the shooting. The defense wants to call Blomquist to the stand to question him about the truthfulness of the statements and the character of the two witnesses. The judge asked if that meant Blomquist could not participate as a prosecutor. Blomquist said having himself withdraw was not a viable option. The judge did not rule on the motion. Prosecutors said they have more than 30 witnesses and the defense said it has about 15. The trial is expected to last two weeks. READ MORE: Trial for suspect in Taylor Hayes killing faces big challenge CHECK OUT WBAL: Get all the latest Baltimore news, weather and sports. WBAL-TV brings you the best in Maryland news online, anytime.


After a three-year fight and $150,000 in legal fees, a Plymouth father was awarded a path to equal parenting time with his two children. "When I read that order it was probably the biggest day of my life," said Scott Vogel. In the June 20 ruling, Hennepin County family court referee Jason Hutchinson wrote ". . .these children deserve to have the opportunity to experience the love and care from both their parents." KARE 11 featured Vogel's story in May, and it sparked an outcry of complaints with the child custody and parenting time system in cases of divorce or separation. Vogel was engaged to the mother of their two children, but before the wedding the couple split apart. Unable to agree on a schedule for the kids, Vogel took their case to court hoping to get more than the four nights-a-month with his son and two nights-a-month with his daughter. In a court-ordered custody and parenting time evaluation, the evaluator found no issues with physical, mental or chemical health from either parent and found both parties "willing and highly capable of providing care for the children." Yet, the evaluator recommended giving Vogel his son 34% of the time and his daughter 25% of the time without explaining the reason for the schedule. Currently in Minnesota, both parents have a presumptive baseline of 25 percent parenting time with their children. Most often, parents work out the remaining 50 percent on their own, but if they can't a judge decides it for them. There are 12 factors evaluators must look at in determining what's in the best interest for the child. However, according to one of the only studies of its kind in Minnesota looking at divorce cases from seven counties, the average parenting time for dads was 36 percent. "Every lawyer or expert I've talked to, or even the judges, start with the assumption that you are not getting 50-50," Vogel said in May. Vogel and the mother of their children went to trial where the court referee heard arguments from both sides. For months he's waited for the judge's final decision. Ultimately, the referee weighed three scheduling proposals from Vogel, the mother, and the custody evaluator against the 12 best interest factors for the kids. Hutchinson wrote, "In short, [Vogel] argues strongly (and credibly) that what is "developmentally appropriate" may not be "one size fits all." And the Court finds [Vogel] is correct in this argument   the Court is tasked with evaluating what is in the best interests of these children, based on these parents." Hutchinson said a gradually changing schedule over the next 7 months will lead to full equal parenting time by February. "The key piece of the order was it came out very clearly that we are both loving and fit parents and the kids need both of us. I have no regrets going through that process and spending that kind of money, but it's sad that I was forced to," said Vogel. KARE 11 reached out to the judge who co-signed the case, but she declined to comment on the ruling. Vogel supports a movement to change Minnesota law so that parents are given a rebuttable presumption of equal parenting time from the start for parents who qualify. Opponents of that proposal, including the Minnesota State Bar Association, feel that approach is not the best idea for each case.


Curious just how far your dollar goes in Irvine? We've rounded up the latest rental offerings via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to locating housing in Irvine if you've got $1,900/month earmarked for your rent. Read on for the listings. (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. 105 Quail Ridge (Quail Hill) Here's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit located at 105 Quail Ridge. It's listed for $1,825/month for its 523 square feet. The building offers garage parking. In the unit, expect to find in-unit laundry, a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting, a dishwasher and a walk-in closet. Cats and dogs are permitted. Be prepared for a $99 deposit. According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area requires a car for most errands, is relatively bikeable and has some transit options. (Take a gander at the complete listing here .) 3883 Parkview Lane (Rancho San Joaquin) Here's a 795-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom spot at 3883 Parkview Lane that's going for $1,835/month. The unit has a dishwasher, in-unit laundry and a walk-in closet. The building boasts a fitness center. Good news for animal lovers: both dogs and cats are welcome here. Walk Score indicates that this location requires a car for most errands, is quite bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options. (Check out the complete listing here .) 2750 Kelvin Ave. (Business District) Here's a 710-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom spot at 2750 Kelvin Ave. that's going for $1,871/month. When it comes to building amenities, expect a swimming pool and a fitness center. In the residence, expect to find a fireplace and in-unit laundry. Pet lovers are in luck: cats and dogs are welcome. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental. Per Walk Score ratings, this location is moderately walkable, is relatively bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options. (Take a look at the full listing here .) 100 Las Palmas Drive (Lower Peters Canyon) Listed at $1,875/month, this 548-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 100 Las Palmas Drive. The building features secured entry and garage parking The unit also has a walk-in closet. Pets are allowed in the unit. Expect a $750 pet fee for a dog and a $300 pet fee for a cat. According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is friendly for those on foot, is very bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options. (See the complete listing here .) Working with a tight budget? Here are the cheapest rentals recently listed in Irvine . 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.


A heatwave that smashed temperature records in northern Europe finally relented Friday but thousands of holidaymakers were snared in travel chaos that followed the hot weather. At its peak on Thursday, the heatwave broke national temperature records in Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands while Paris baked in its highest ever temperature of 42.6 degrees Celsius (108.7 Fahrenheit). The United Kingdom saw a "provisional" all-time record of 38.7 degrees Celsius (101.7 Fahrenheit) in the university city of Cambridge, the Met Office weather service said. A band of rain and storms moved in, causing some disruption to air travel, while there were severe delays on railways after scorching temperatures damaged infrastructure. Slideshow by photo services Some freak weather was also reported, with cyclists in the Tour de France facing a sudden hail storm that forced organisers to call off the day's racing in the French Alps. Riders were "invited to gather in a tunnel" to shelter from the downpour, the Tour de France said on its website. The county of Lincolnshire in eastern England saw a "heat burst" Thursday evening, with temperatures soaring from 22C to 32C and then back down again to 22C over the course of an hour. "This was due to a thunderstorm collapsing and bringing hot air from aloft down to the surface," the Met Office weather service tweeted. The mercury dived in France with outbreaks of drizzle as state weather service Meteo-France lifted "red" alerts imposed in 20 departments. - Travel havoc - Travellers seeking to make their getaways also faced disruption, with flights at London's Heathrow and Gatwick airports were cancelled and delayed -- some by over two hours. Elsewhere in the British capital there was still travel havoc due to rails buckling under the heat and fires breaking out along commuter lines. At Paris's Gare du Nord, an electrical failure halted domestic and international high-speed trains Friday lunchtime, including Eurostar and Thalys services although traffic gradually resumed. Thalys -- which links Paris to Brussels, Amsterdam and Cologne -- also saw disruption with slow trains amid fears infrastructure could overheat. "Yesterday in the south of France, temperatures on the tracks reached 65 degrees (149 Fahrenheit)," Guillaume Pepy, head of French national rail operator SNCF told BFM TV channel Friday. "You could have fried an egg on the tracks". In Switzerland, train engineers painted rails white to reflect the heat of the sun. - Thirsty moose - Finnish police issued a warning to motorists after a record number of reports of drivers crashing into moose who wandered into the road in search of water. The heat "makes the animals move further for water, and they may cross roads," Captain Joonas Tikka told AFP on Friday. While some Finns tried to escape the heat -- which could exceed 35 degrees Celsius (95 Fahrenheit) this weekend -- others were not deterred from swimming in lakes and the sea, despite an outbreak of poisonous blue-green algae in popular spots. In Paris, with public swimming pools overcrowded, many locals and tourists sought to cool off in public water features, notably the giant fountains at the Trocadero close to the Eiffel Tower. "It is too hot to stay in the city in the daytime, there is nothing to freshen with. So for the kids it's very cool to have this place with water," said Norwegian tourist Yensi. The heatwave has been particularly brutal in the countryside, aggravating fires which have seen thousands of hectares of crops destroyed in northern and central France. Thousands of hectares of land went up in flames in northern France on Thursday, with fires still blazing Friday morning in Normandy. French Agriculture Minister Didier Guillaume said Thursday that farmers in worst-affected areas would receive additional Europe-backed funding and the right to graze their animals on land not normally used for agriculture. "It's catastrophic in terms of heat, so we're hoping the weather gets back to normal so that we can have a few flowers," said Jason Augusto, a beekeeper in the Sologne region of northern France. burs-cmb/sjw/bp


As the agency responsible for housing unaccompanied migrant minors faces what it calls an "emergency" funding crisis over the swelling numbers of children in its care, its personnel Wednesday are touring an Army base in Georgia to potentially use for its next large holding facility. A spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) confirmed to CBS News that officials are meeting with Defense Department (DoD) personnel to tour vacant space at Fort Benning Wednesday. "This effort will have no impact on DoD's ability to conduct its primary missions nor on military readiness," the agency said in a statement. The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) is required by law to house migrant children who are not accompanied by parents when apprehended by the Department of Homeland Security. According to agency statistics, ORR took in 40,900 children during the first seven months of the current fiscal year, an increase of 57 percent from last year. As a result, the agency says it is in dire financial straits. In May, HHS asked Congress for an emergency infusion of nearly $2.9 billion, and it has since begun cutting all but essential services. HHS confirmed to CBS News that this month it is not offering the majority of education, legal services and recreation typically provided to children in its custody. Mark Weber, a spokesperson for the agency said in a phone call Wednesday that the agency is required by law to take these steps. "Given that we know that we are going to run out of funding, we are required to take some steps required by the Antideficiency Act, and that means scaling back funding for things like education, lawyers, recreational activities that are not essential to protecting life and property," Weber said. The agency's tour of Fort Benning is in accordance with that mandate, Weber said. Even as the agency faces funding issues, it is still required to plan for more children to be referred to its care. "Given our capacity issues right now, we need to have beds so that we can keep getting kids into ORR shelters, versus Border Patrol facilities," Weber said. Senator Roy Blunt, R-Mo., reportedly struck a similarly dire tone in discussing the issue on Tuesday. Blunt, the chairman of the Senate Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Subcommittee, warned that "there is no money to take care of these kids," according to Roll Call . In a statement to CBS News, Connecticut Democratic Rep. Rosa DeLauro, Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, said she supports funding the program, but wants greater protections to be implemented for children. "I am ready to ensure HHS has the funding it needs to care for unaccompanied children during this humanitarian crisis, but there must be proper protections in place to ensure these kids are well taken care of," DeLauro said. "Recent reports indicate the Administration has violated the Flores Agreement, which protects children from being detained for more than 20 days and sets standards for facilities they can be placed in." The Fort Benning site would be the second location out of more than 160 shelters nationwide to be located on federal land. The only currently operational unaccompanied minor facility not overseen by state authorities, in Homestead, Florida, has faced withering criticism from advocates and lawyers. On Tuesday, a trio of Democratic Florida lawmakers called for its closure, citing a recent legal filing that included testimonials from 76 children housed in the Homestead facility. The filing described children being housed at the facility for months on end, often in fear that breaking small rules , such as not finishing meals or hugging children, might affect their chances of being reunited with family outside the massive facility's walls. "The Trump administration must finally provide these young people with humane living conditions that treat them with dignity, ensure basic human rights, and provide comprehensive support and services," said Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz in a press release sent by her office along with Reps. Donna Shalala and Debbie Mucarsel-Powell.


The Washington Redskins would love to have offensive tackle Trent Williams back on the field. But head coach Jay Gruden has to work with who he has in camp. And at left tackle, the name is Donald Penn, not Trent Williams. Mike Jones of USA Today caught up with Gruden, who explained how the absence changes the approach: "He's the best left tackle in the league. When he's not on your team, you've got to adjust what you do and adjust to whoever's in the game. There's a lot of things that he can do that most tackles can't, so when he's not out there, those plays are out. We have other ways to attack, but at the end of the day, I am still very hopeful that we get him back here." Any team will suffer without arguably the best left tackle in football. This seems especially true for these Redskins though, who just turned to the 36-year-old Penn near the beginning of August. And while Penn might have a bit of a resurgence after an injury-riddled season last year, he isn't going to help Gruden magically install some of those players Williams makes possible. There isn't an end in sight to Williams' holdout, nor is the knowledge of whether the relationship is completely severed and will result in a trade in the public domain. Until the entire saga unfolds, Gruden will have to keep rolling with the flow. MORE: Jordan Crawford says Nike still owes him $500 for his legendary dunk on LeBron Biggest winners from the first week of Packers training camp Steven Jackson gets random drug test from NFL after signing 1-day contract Winners and losers from first week of Raiders training camp WATCH: Vikings WR Stefon Diggs torches CB Xavier Rhodes


Dane Cameron set a devastating pace in second practice for the Sahlens 6 Hours at Watkins Glen, putting the #6 Acura Team Penske ARX-05 at the top of the times by over 0.8sec. Cameron lapped the 3.4-mile course in 1min30.014sec, over 2.2sec quicker than last year's pole position time, to beat Jonathan Bomarito in the #55 Mazda RT24-P by 0.828sec. Cameron's teammate Helio Castroneves was 0.887sec from the top spot in the #7 Acrua, with Renger van der Zande ensuring Wane Taylor Racing was top of the Cadillac times with fourth place. Last year's pole-winner Colin Braun was fifth in the CORE autosport Nissan followed by Oliver Jarvis in the second Mazda and Pipo Derani in the first of the Action Express Cadillac DPi-V.Rs. Simon Trummer suffered an off in the #84 Cadillac of JDC-Miller Motorsports which brought out the red flag, but his best time was still within a tenth of teammate Misha Goikhberg. The two Ford GTs of Richard Westbrook and Joey Hand were split by Antonio Garcia's best effort in the #3 Corvette C7.R, while Earl Bamber was fourth in the lead Porsche 911 RSR. Spencer Pumpelly in the Magnus Racing Lamborghini led GT Daytona with Scott Hargrove second in the Pfaff Motorsport Porsche 911 GT3R. Jack Hawksworth put the AIM Vasser-Sullivan Lexus RC F into third ahead of Mario Farnbacher's Meyer Shank Racing Acura NSX. Third practice begins at 8am local (Eastern) time tomorrow, with qualifying beginning at 11.35am. ClaDriverClassChassisTimeGapIntervalkm/h 1 Dane Cameron DPi Acura DPi 1'30.014 134.779 2 Olivier Pla DPi Mazda DPi 1'30.842 0.828 0.828 133.551 3 Helio Castroneves DPi Acura DPi 1'30.901 0.887 0.059 133.464 4 Jordan Taylor DPi Cadillac DPi 1'31.302 1.288 0.401 132.878 5 Romain Dumas DPi Nissan DPi 1'31.510 1.496 0.208 132.576 6 Timo Bernhard DPi Mazda DPi 1'31.533 1.519 0.023 132.542 7 Pipo Derani DPi Cadillac DPi 1'31.896 1.882 0.363 132.019 8 Filipe Albuquerque DPi Cadillac DPi 1'31.955 1.941 0.059 131.934 9 Juan Piedrahita DPi Cadillac DPi 1'32.906 2.892 0.951 130.584 10 Chris Miller DPi Cadillac DPi 1'32.975 2.961 0.069 130.487 11 Rene Binder DPi Cadillac DPi 1'33.046 3.032 0.071 130.387 12 Eric Lux LMP2 ORECA LMP2 1'34.986 4.972 1.940 127.724 13 Kyle Masson LMP2 ORECA LMP2 1'35.749 5.735 0.763 126.706 14 Richard Westbrook GTLM Ford GT 1'42.321 12.307 6.572 118.568 15 Antonio Garcia GTLM Corvette C7.R 1'42.559 12.545 0.238 118.293 16 Dirk Muller GTLM Ford GT 1'42.643 12.629 0.084 118.196 17 Laurens Vanthoor GTLM Porsche 911 RSR 1'42.708 12.694 0.065 118.121 18 Tommy Milner GTLM Corvette C7.R 1'42.831 12.817 0.123 117.980 19 Nick Tandy GTLM Porsche 911 RSR 1'42.954 12.940 0.123 117.839 20 Connor de Phillippi GTLM BMW M8 GTE 1'43.004 12.990 0.050 117.782 21 John Edwards GTLM BMW M8 GTE 1'43.006 12.992 0.002 117.780 22 Spencer Pumpelly GTD Lamborghini Huracan GT3 1'45.835 15.821 2.829 114.631 23 Lars Kern GTD Porsche 911 GT3 R 1'45.951 15.937 0.116 114.506 24 Philipp Frommenwiler GTD Lexus RC F GT3 1'46.113 16.099 0.162 114.331 25 Justin Marks GTD Acura NSX GT3 1'46.155 16.141 0.042 114.286 26 Dirk Werner GTD Porsche 911 GT3 R 1'46.176 16.162 0.021 114.263 27 Felipe Fraga GTD Mercedes-AMG GT3 1'46.190 16.176 0.014 114.248 28 Daniel Morad GTD Audi R8 LMS GT3 1'46.430 16.416 0.240 113.990 29 Corey Lewis GTD Lamborghini Huracan GT3 1'46.514 16.500 0.084 113.901 30 Nicholas Boulle GTD Porsche 911 GT3 R 1'46.527 16.513 0.013 113.887 31 Aaron Telitz GTD Lexus RC F GT3 1'46.675 16.661 0.148 113.729 32 Jeff Westphal GTD Ferrari 488 GT3 1'46.810 16.796 0.135 113.585 33 Dillon Machavern GTD BMW M6 GT3 1'46.933 16.919 0.123 113.454 34 Ana Beatriz GTD Acura NSX GT3 1'47.177 17.163 0.244 113.196 35 Jacob Eidson GTD Lamborghini Huracan GT3 1'47.694 17.680 0.517 112.653 36 Mike Skeen GTD Audi R8 LMS GT3 1'47.892 17.878 0.198 112.446 37 Will Hardeman GTD Audi R8 LMS GT3 0.000 View full results