Uruguay beat Chile 1-0 to secure top spot in Group C and set up a favourable quarter-final tie with Peru. Chile's defeat, on the other hand, means they now face have a difficult quarter-final fixture against Colombia on Friday. Elsewhere, Ecuador and this year's guest invitees Japan drew 1-1, meaning that both teams were eliminated from the tournament, having missed the chance to qualify for the quarter-finals as one of the best third-placed teams. Chile 0-1 Uruguay Chile came into the game knowing that they had already qualified for the quarter-finals and Uruguay had all but qualified due to their vastly superior goal difference over Japan but they were aware that top spot (and a more favourable run to the final) was still up for grabs. Chile had the first good chance with midfielder Charles Aránguiz hitting a powerful shot which forced a good save from Uruguay goalkeeper Fernando Muslera. However, Uruguay would create the better opportunities for the remainder of the half. Barcelona striker Luis Suárez rounded Gabriel Arias but took the ball wide and waited for too long to take his shot, allowing the Chile goalkeeper to get back and make a save. Shortly afterwards, Chile defender Gonzalo Jara made a brilliant defensive header to deny a near-certain goal from the lurking Diego Godín after a good ball was was put in towards the far post. The game got cagier from this point onward with previous few good chances for either side. Chile had a penalty appeal waved away in the early stages of the second half when Atlético Madrid defender Godín fell and handled the ball. The defending champions started to take control of proceedings and had one of the best chances of the game when Gullermo Maripán directed a header towards goal which was cleared off the line by José Giménez. Uruguay held on and got the all-important winner in the 81st minute when substitute Jonathan Rodríguez clipped in a cross for Edinson Cavani to guide in an excellent header into the far corner. Chile are now faced with a tricky-looking quarter-final game against Colombia on Friday 28 June whilst Uruguay have an extra day's rest before taking on Peru for a spot in the semis. Ecuador 1-1 Japan Ecuador and Japan knew they could not realistically finish in the top two positions in their group but could have qualified for the next round as one of the best third-placed teams. Both teams had efforts from long-range which went well wide in the early stages, as they showed their intent to win the game. Japan, who were invited to the tournament as a guest side, took the lead in the 15th minute following a good piece of play. Shōya Nakajima played a clever slide-rule pass to Shinji Okazaki, who had timed his run perfectly to stay onside. Ecuador goalkeeper Alexander Domínguez came rushing off his line but could only direct his clearance straight to Nakajima who took a touch before firing into the open net via the crossbar. Takefusa Kubo (18) versus Ecuador: • 7 key passes • 4 dribbles • 3 fouls won • 3 shots Playmaker. pic.twitter.com/6NwmFDJ7SO   Scouted Football (@ScoutedFtbl) June 25, 2019 La Tricolor then missed a glorious chance to equalise after Eiji Kawashima gave the ball away in his own penalty area. Ángel Mena picked the ball up and squared it to former West Ham striker Enner Valencia who was off-balance and could only direct a tame effort that was comfortably saved by Kawashima. Japan continued to cause their own problems, minutes later they lost the ball just outside of their penalty area whilst trying to play out from the back. However, once again Valencia failed to capitalise, having a heavy first-touch which allowed the Japan goalkeeper to come and collect the ball. Ecuador did equalise 11 minutes from half-time when Robert Arboleda's shot was saved by Kawashima but only into the path of Mena who was there to stab home from close range. Japan looked the more likely to get the winner in the second half but were let down by some poor finishing. Daiki Sugioka delivered an exquisite long ball which pierced Ecuador's defence and reached substitute Ayase Ueda. However, the forward could not get a clean contact and the chance went begging. The Asian side had another fantastic opportunity a minute from time when new Real Madrid signing Takefusa Kubo played in substitute Daizen Maeda but the forward's first-touch was poor and he rushed his effort, hitting it straight at Domínguez. Neither team lacked in effort but they ultimately did not possess the quality in the final third to secure the victory and progress in the tournament.


Special counsel Robert Mueller will make a statement on Wednesday regarding his investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election, his first public comments regarding the high-profile investigation he was appointed to lead two years ago. The event, scheduled for 11 a.m. ET, will be streamed live on the department's website, the release said. Mueller will not take questions. Mueller's remarks come less than a week after House Judiciary Committee Chairman Rep. Jerry Nadler said that Mueller wanted to testify privately to Congress about the probe. Some Democrats pushed for Mueller to testify publicly. President Donald Trump has said that Mueller should not testify. The White House was advised Tuesday that Mueller "may make a statement," a senior administration official said. - CNBC's Eamon Javers contributed to this report.


Uncertainty over a Boeing jet and apprehension about the global economy hover over the aircraft industry as it prepares for next week's Paris Air Show. That show and its alternating-years companion, the Farnborough International Airshow near London, are usually upbeat celebrations of the latest and greatest in aviation technology. In recent boom years, they have become a stage for huge aircraft orders. This year, however, the mood could be different. The Boeing 737 Max has been grounded worldwide for three months after new flight software played a role in two deadly plane crashes. There is no clear date for when it might fly again. There are other troubling signs for the industry. After several years of surging growth, passenger traffic in March grew at the weakest rate in nine years, although April was slightly better. The chief of the International Air Transport Association, a global airline trade group, blamed a slowing global economy and damage from tariffs and trade fights. Air cargo shipments   considered a leading economic indicator   fell 4.7% in April, continuing a slump that began in January and could dent demand for air freighters. And airlines have committed to buy so many planes that Boeing now has a backlog of 5,500 orders and Airbus has 7,200   far higher than usual. Airlines might not have much appetite for more. "There is a lot to be concerned about," said Richard Aboulafia, an aerospace analyst with Teal Group. "It might make for kind of a grim Paris." Heading into the show, Boeing and Airbus have reported much weaker orders this year. Boeing received no orders in May after getting just one in April. Deliveries of completed jets tumbled 56% last month as it stopped shipping new Max jets. Airbus saw an increase in deliveries, but it reported just one new order last month. Airlines have placed so many orders for the Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 family already that analysts expect few new sales for those so-called narrowbody planes during the air show. Credit Suisse analysts predicted that no airline will order any more Max jets until the grounding is lifted. "I do believe that that aircraft will get back in the air and commercially minded airlines will buy it, but just not next week," said Samuel Engel, a senior executive at the airline and aircraft-finance consultant ICF. He said public doubt and fear about flying on the plane is too great right now but   and this is a view widely shared in the industry   will diminish over time. With so many of its airline customers and suppliers at the air show, Boeing will be under pressure to provide an update on the Max's expected return to flying, and how quickly after that Boeing can increase production. The company cut Max production in mid-April from a rate of 52 planes a month to 42. The Max, the newest version of Boeing's best-selling plane, is critical to the company's future. The Max was a direct response to Airbus' fuel-efficient A320neo. Airbus has taken 6,500 orders for various neo models, outpacing the Max with its nearly 5,000 orders. Boeing has struggled to get a handle on the Max controversy. Its fix for software implicated in crashes that killed 346 people has taken months longer than expected, and it is unclear how long it will take the Federal Aviation Administration and other regulators to approve Boeing's work. The acting head of the FAA has faulted the company for not telling regulators for more than year that a safety indicator in the Max cockpit didn't work. Pilots were furious that the company didn't tell them about the new software on the plane. Boeing's public-relations strategy has been "measured and passed through lawyers," said Engel, who believes its leaders need to be more forthcoming. "Information that seemed to be important to the discussion came from outside Boeing. The company should be putting that information out there ahead of bloggers." The company plans to hold briefings on the Max and its business strategy during the air show. "The air show is an important event for us to meet with customers, partners and suppliers and engage with them on our path forward on the 737 MAX and reinforce our unrelenting commitment to safety," Boeing spokesman Peter Pedraza said in a statement. Press coverage of the air shows often boils down to who logs the most sales, Boeing or Airbus. "Airbus tends to stockpile or hold on to orders to announce at the air show, so I would certainly expect more activity out of Airbus than Boeing" in Paris, said Ken Herbert, an aerospace analyst for Canaccord Genuity. "I don't think that will surprise anybody, considering the Max and everything else." Herbert said if Boeing can just make "a decent to good showing" in orders for its bigger "widebody" planes, the 777 and 787, the event will be deemed a success for the Chicago-based company. There is widespread expectation in aviation circles that Airbus will use the air show to officially launch a new plane, the A321XLR, a long-range version of its popular A320 family, which could set off several plot twists in the competition between Boeing and Airbus. American Airlines is considering the plane as a replacement for its fleet of aging Boeing 757 jets, according to Bloomberg. A spokeswoman for American declined to comment. If a U.S. airline like American   the biggest carrier in the world   steps forward as an early buyer of a plane from Boeing's European rival, it will make a big splash. The ripples could extend to the board room at Boeing headquarters. Boeing is considering whether to build a new jet   the concept is dubbed New Midsize Airplane, or NMA   that would be close in size to the A321XLR. It would fill a gap in the Boeing lineup between the smaller 737 and the larger 777 and 787. Some analysts believe that if American orders the A321XLR, it will give Boeing more incentive to push ahead with the NMA rather than surrender a portion of the market to Airbus. The long boom for aircraft manufacturers has already lasted longer than expected. The Paris show could tell whether airlines are optimistic enough about the economy and travel demand to keep buying, even though new orders so far in 2019 have been anemic. "If people are going to trot out orders, it's here," Aboulafia said. But, he added, "We are in year 15 of a seven-year cycle." ___ David Koenig can be reached at http://twitter.com/airlinewriter


A day after former coach David Leadbetter called out Lydia Ko's parents for being a major reason for her recent struggles, the former world No. 1 responded. Posting a picture of herself on her Instagram story, Ko wrote: "Thank you to the haters for making me stronger and push me to be the best version of myself . . . and thank you to each and every one that have supported me, your love makes a bump feel like a smooth ride." Leadbetter's comments came from a Radio Sport interview after Ko missed the cut in back-to-back major championships over the last two weeks at the Evian Championship and Women's British Open. "I hope she gets it back but restoring confidence is never the easiest thing to do. Her parents have a lot to answer for - a case of unbelievable ignorance," he said. "I'm angry, I'm sad because to me I know what she's capable of doing. And to see her play like this, it's just very sad to see." This isn't the first time Leadbetter has been critical of Ko's parents. "They tell her when to go to bed, what to eat, what to wear, when to practice and what to practice. And they expect her to win every tournament," he once said, in addition to pointing out changes Ko has made with equipment, coaching and her caddie. Ko became the youngest winner in LPGA history after claiming the 2012 Canadian Open title at 15. Three victories in 2014 and five more in 2015 propelled her to the world No. 1 ranking. Her victory at last year's Mediheal Championship was her first since 2016. Last weekend at the Women's British Open, Ko opened with a 4-over 76 and shot 80 on Friday to finish 12 over for 36 holes. The 22-year-old two-time major champion is currently No. 24 in the world with four top-10 finishes this season. https://compass.pressekompass.net/compasses/golfweek/should-tiger-woods-pick-himself-for-the- MORE: Here's the complete ESPN Ocho programming schedule for the 2019 edition of 'The Ocho' Raiders Hard Knocks: Winners and Losers from Episode 1 Why Packers QB Aaron Rodgers isn't a fan of joint practices Eagles' release unofficial depth chart for preseason opener vs. Titans Kirk Minihane and Dave Portnoy Might Already Have Irreconcilable Differences


See who's the favorite entering this weekend's Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series. Kyle Busch swept to his first Coca-Cola 600 win -- and first career win at Charlotte Motor Speedway -- in 2018, giving him a career sweep of every active track on the NASCAR circuit (at least until the Roval popped up in the fall). The Monster Energy Series now just has one race on Charlotte's 1.5-mile oval, and Busch returns as the betting favorite -- but pole sitter William Byron makes the biggest jump, by far, after winning the Busch Pole Award. Scroll through to see the betting lines in advance of Sunday's race. The following drivers are not among the favorites, but may present good value. Austin Dillon: 40-1 (opened at 80-1) Ryan Newman: 150-1 (opened at 200-1) Paul Menard: 150-1 (opened at 200-1) Daniel Suarez Post-qualifying Charlotte odds: 33-1 Opening Charlotte odds: 50-1 2018 Charlotte-1 finish: 15th Best Charlotte finish: 6th (2017 fall) William Byron Post-qualifying Charlotte odds: 30-1 Opening Charlotte odds: 100-1 2018 Charlotte-1 finish: 39th Best Charlotte finish: 39th (only Charlotte oval start) Erik Jones Post-qualifying Charlotte odds: 25-1 Opening Charlotte odds: 20-1 2018 Charlotte-1 finish: 19th Best Charlotte finish: 7th (2017 spring) Jimmie Johnson Post-qualifying Charlotte odds: 25-1 Opening Charlotte odds: 30-1 2018 Charlotte-1 finish: 5th Best Charlotte finish: 1st (eight instances, most recently in fall 2016) Alex Bowman Post-qualifying Charlotte odds: 25-1 Opening Charlotte odds: 30-1 2018 Charlotte-1 finish: 9th Best Charlotte finish: 9th (2018 spring) Ryan Blaney Post-qualifying Charlotte odds: 25-1 Opening Charlotte odds: 20-1 2018 Charlotte-1 finish: 36th Best Charlotte finish: 8th (2017 fall) Denny Hamlin Post-qualifying Charlotte odds: 22-1 Opening Charlotte odds: 20-1 2018 Charlotte-1 finish: 3rd Best Charlotte finish: 2nd (2012 spring and fall) Kurt Busch Post-qualifying Charlotte odds: 22-1 Opening Charlotte odds: 25-1 2018 Charlotte-1 finish: 8th Best Charlotte finish: 1st (2010 spring) Kyle Larson Post-qualifying Charlotte odds: 20-1 Opening Charlotte odds: 16-1 2018 Charlotte-1 finish: 7th Best Charlotte finish: 5th (2016 fall) Aric Almirola Post-qualifying Charlotte odds: 18-1 Opening Charlotte odds: 25-1 2018 Charlotte-1 finish: 13th Best Charlotte finish: 10th (2015 fall) Clint Bowyer Post-qualifying Charlotte odds: 14-1 Opening Charlotte odds: 14-1 2018 Charlotte-1 finish: 12th Best Charlotte finish: 1st (2012 fall) Brad Keselowski Post-qualifying Charlotte odds: 10-1 Opening Charlotte odds: 7-1 2018 Charlotte-1 finish: 4th Best Charlotte finish: 1st (2013 fall) Chase Elliott Post-qualifying Charlotte odds: 10-1 Opening Charlotte odds: 8-1 2018 Charlotte-1 finish: 11th Best Charlotte finish: 2nd (2017 fall) Joey Logano Post-qualifying Charlotte odds: 9-1 Opening Charlotte odds: 8-1 2018 Charlotte-1 finish: 22nd Best Charlotte finish: 1st (2015 fall) Martin Truex Jr. Post-qualifying Charlotte odds: 8-1 Opening Charlotte odds: 6-1 2018 Charlotte-1 finish: 2nd Best Charlotte finish: 1st (2016 spring, 2017 fall) Kevin Harvick Post-qualifying Charlotte odds: 5-1 Opening Charlotte odds: 9-2 2018 Charlotte-1 finish: 40th Best Charlotte finish: 1st (2011 spring, 2013 spring, 2014 fall) Kyle Busch Post-qualifying Charlotte odds: 5-2 Opening Charlotte odds: 3-1 2018 Charlotte-1 finish: 1 Best Charlotte finish: 1st (2018 spring)


Editor's note: The opinions in this article are the author's, as published by our content partner, and do not necessarily represent the views of MSN or Microsoft. The health care debate I'd like to see. "Who here would abolish their private health insurance in favor of a government-run plan?" asked moderator Lester Holt at the first Democratic debate. "Just a show of hands to start off with." He asked the same question again the next night. "Many people watching at home have health insurance through their employer," he said. "Who here would abolish their private health insurance in favor of a government-run plan?" There were two problems with this question. The first   which led to some confusion on Sen. Kamala Harris's part   is that it's unclear: Was Holt asking about the candidates' own health care plans, or their plans for the country? The second, bigger problem is that it's a ridiculous question. There is exactly one reasonable response to whether you would abolish private insurance, and it isn't "yes" or "no." It's not raising or lowering your hand. It's: "It depends." There are a bunch of questions that need to be answered first before you can even make sense of it. Virtually all of the Democrats' health coverage goals can be achieved with or without private insurance. The harder questions   the ones that will define any plan they ultimately want to pass   are about what's covered, how costs are controlled, and how the plan is financed. How you answer those questions decides how you should answer the private insurance question. Holt's question, like the rest of the Democrats' health care debate, is framed by Bernie Sanders's Medicare-for-all plan . Abolishing private insurance is the most controversial, unpopular stand Sanders's plan takes, which has made it catnip for reporters looking to spark a fight among the Democrats. But Sanders's proposal makes some unlikely promises and has critical omissions, and until you work through those, arguing about private insurance is a red herring. Sen. Bernie Sanders Introduces the Medicare for All Act of 2019. Sanders's plan, for instance, proposes covering health expenses of all kinds without copays or deductibles. That's more generous than Medicare is now, and it's more generous than the health coverage offered in any other country. The reason no one offers coverage that generous is that doing so would carry an incredible price tag, particularly in the United States, where health care is costlier. We don't know the projected cost of the Sanders plan   the Congressional Budget Office hasn't scored it   but it would be in the tens of trillions of dollars, and Sanders hasn't said how he'll pay for it. But if you assume both the generosity and the financing of Sanders's plan, there's really no reason to debate private insurance. If the government will cover everything, with no copays or deductibles or hidden forms of rationing, then there's no need for private coverage. What would it even be covering? It's only if you can't finance a plan that generous, and therefore need more cost sharing, or tighter benefit packages, or a global budget that forces the government to ration access to costly drugs or services, that private insurance becomes more important. This is evident in the text of Sanders's bill , which doesn't actually abolish private insurance. It outlaws "health insurance coverage that duplicates the benefits provided under this Act." If the proposed benefits contracted during the legislative process, it would open more room for private insurers to enter the system. So even Sanders's answer to this question isn't truly "yes" or "no." It depends on what's covered, which in turn depends on how much Americans are willing to pay in taxes. (I should note here that Section 601 of Sanders's plan includes a provision for a global budget, which could be a powerful cost control tool, but it doesn't say anything about what the budget would be or how it would be decided.) However, I come not just to bury the "would you abolish private insurance" question. Taking a page from David Roberts's excellent rundown of questions that should be asked at a climate debate , here are some more illuminating health care questions that the Democratic candidates should be asked: 1) What will you do about the filibuster? I know. I'm a broken record on this one. But if Democrats don't have a plan for the filibuster, they don't have a plan for ambitious health care reform, and they shouldn't be allowed to pretend they do. A bare majority in the Senate will be hard even if Democrats pull a good hand in 2020. But there's no path to a 60-vote Democratic supermajority. That means that Democrats either need to get rid of the filibuster, which they can do with 51 votes, or they need to repeatedly overrule parliamentary challenges to their reconciliation bill, which is pretty much the same thing. (Sanders, for his part, is banking on the latter strategy .) Either strategy will be a tough sell: Senate Democrats have rediscovered their affection for the filibuster in the Trump era; even Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says he regrets weakening the rule in 2013. How do the 2020 candidates plan to change Chuck's mind? 2) Should government set health care prices centrally, as is true in almost every other country, or not? This is arguably the key question in health care reform. Survey global health systems and you'll find lots of approaches to private insurance. Switzerland's system is built around heavily regulated private insurance with a supercharged individual mandate. France's system combines a basic public plan with supplementary private insurance. Canada relies almost entirely on public insurance. Singapore has an odd mix of compulsory savings plans and government-run hospitals wards. But the government largely or entirely sets prices in all these systems, and it negotiates far lower prices for services and drugs than we pay in America . Don't mess with the NHS. A London protest of Trump's NHS comments on June 4, 2019. Centralized price setting isn't some peculiar international practice; we do it in America too. Medicare, Medicaid, and VA all negotiate much lower prices than private insurance. Medicare, for instance, tends to pay significantly less than private insurers for the same services. Sanders's Medicare-for-all bill would extend those prices across the system, which is how it controls costs. During the first debate, John Delaney took direct aim at this part of Sanders's plan. "If you go to every hospital in this country and you ask them one question, which is how would it have been for you last year if every one of your bills were paid at the Medicare rate, every single hospital administrator [would] say they would close. And the Medicare-for-all bill requires payments to stay at current Medicare rates. So to some extent, we're basically supporting a bill that will have every hospital close." I think Delaney is wrong about this. Much of the health care system could adjust to a Medicare rate, in part because the volume of health services would rise if everyone was covered and everything was free at point of service. But not all hospitals or doctors could make the adjustment   particularly in rural areas. And if health care becomes even more of a volume business than it is now, that could mean long waits, as demand would increase far faster than supply. So there are real trade-offs here, and the Democrats should debate them. 3) Why should Americans trust the government to decide what is and isn't covered by health insurance? Both the Medicare-for-all and Medicare-for-more plans envision the government structuring the country's main health insurance plan. But what happens when Republicans are in charge of that plan, and they decide that abortion and Plan B contraceptive pills shouldn't be covered? Or that there should be a work requirement for able-bodied adults who want health insurance? The Trump administration recently approved Wisconsin's request to add a work requirement to Medicaid, for instance. There are other concerns as well. The late, great health economist Uwe Reinhardt supported single-payer, but he once told me he thought America's system of government was "too corrupt" to make it work. "When you go to Taiwan or Canada," Reinhardt said , "the kind of lobbying we have here is illegal there. You can't pay money to influence the party the same way. Therefore, the bureaucrats who run these systems are pretty much insulated from these pressures. Here you have basically a board of directors in the House Ways and Means Committee that gets money from lobbyists both at the regulatory writing stage and during normal operations." Iowa Republican Chuck Grassley chairs the Senate Finance Committee. What if his committee had jurisdiction over the country's only insurance plan? If the government runs the country's main health insurer, the entirety of the health care industry's might will be turned on lobbying the federal government. And the health care industry is mighty. It's not just rich   it's also spread out, between hospitals and doctors and nurses and drug and device manufacturers, across every congressional district. How do you stop the system from collapsing into corruption? 4) Why should, or shouldn't, you have cost sharing at the point of service? The role of cost sharing is a tough issue in health policy. The bills need to get paid no matter what. The question is when they're paid, and by whom. The case for financing all care through taxes or premiums is that people shouldn't have to worry about money when they're in the doctor's office. The case for adding copays, deductibles, and other forms of point-of-service payment is that they should. The evidence on this is clear in both directions. First, cost sharing really does lead people to use less health care overall. Second, people don't know which health care to prioritize and which to skip, so this is not a medically efficient way of helping people make choices. A treasured theory in health care, though, is that it could be . When the Affordable Care Act passed, there was a lot of hype about comparative effectiveness research. The idea was that you'd fund research into which treatments were the most cost-effective and then insurers, be they public or private, could nudge people toward the highest-value treatments, potentially by adding more cost sharing when people chose a less effective path. The Affordable Care Act bill even created the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute to fund more of this research, which has had, as far as I can tell, very little effect on the health care system. But this is the second level of the cost-sharing debate. If the government is the only or main insurer, and all care is free at the point of service, then the main way the government can push people toward more effective treatments and providers is to refuse to cover the alternatives, which is more draconian than the evidence can usually support. (There are other things it can do on the provider side, but that's a different debate.) On the other hand, should people really be consulting price lists in the hospital? 5) Keeping America out of it, which country has the best health care system in the world? This would be my pick for a question that every candidate has to answer. Their replies would be revealing in terms of their hoped-for health care utopia, but also in terms of their health policy knowledge. Canada and the UK dominate the American discussions for reasons of both proximity and language. But that distorts our health care conversation in odd ways. Both countries have unusually government-centric health systems   Canada is pretty close to true single-payer, while the UK is nearer to socialized medicine   and they have particular drawbacks, namely that they tend to have longer waiting times for care. A lot of health experts prefer the German, French, Singaporean, and Australian systems, but they get less coverage. 6) What would you do to improve American health outcomes beyond health insurance? Public health experts estimate that health care only accounts for about 10 percent of health outcomes. The other 90 percent is split between individual behavior (40 percent), genetics (30 percent), and social and environmental factors (20 percent). So most of what makes us healthy or ill doesn't happen in a hospital or doctor's office and isn't covered by insurance. Pollution is a health issue, not just an environment issue. Here, a factory in Newark belches smoke. Another way of thinking about this is simpler, but grimmer: Since the Affordable Care Act's passage, more Americans than ever are covered by health insurance. But American life expectancy has been falling. The drivers here are suicide and drug overdoses , the so-called " deaths of despair ." Looked at another way, it's inequality   the rich are still seeing longevity gains, while the poor are watching their life expectancy fall. None of this will be fixed by rejiggering insurance coverage. Mortality data gets the headlines here, but there's much more worth thinking about. There's the built environment. There's how we tax, or don't tax, alcohol, cigarettes, and sugar. There's treatment for drug addiction and lead abatement in poor communities. There's the food we do or don't subsidize, the safety of communities, the particulates in the air children breathe. Health insurance is fundamentally about how we pay for medical treatment. That's an important part of our lives and our health, but not a dominant part. What a candidate would do about health insurance should be one plank of a broader agenda for health. 7) What would you do to accelerate medical innovation? In 2003, President George W. Bush passed the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit, better known as Medicare Part D. The plan added prescription drug coverage to Medicare, but it handed the system over to private insurers and barred the government from negotiating down prices as it does elsewhere in the program. A decade later, conservatives bragged that Medicare Part D came in under budget. But the savings came, in large part, from an alarming source: "a decline in the number of new drug products that are expected to reach the market," according to Medicare's trustees. The slowdown in pharmaceutical innovation is widely acknowledged , well-documented , and deeply troubling. Most Americans have health insurance. Most Americans are able to get care if they need it. What matters at the point of crisis, then, isn't just whether someone is covered, but what that coverage can buy. The best insurance in the world won't save us if our antibiotics fall behind drug-resistant bacteria . This is particularly pressing for Democrats because the best argument against centralized price setting is that it will slow innovation. So what plans do Democrats have to boost innovation in the health care space? Sanders, for his part, has an interesting idea to use prizes to generate new pathways for pharmaceutical development, but he's one of the only Democrats with any kind of plan along these lines, and he doesn't talk about it often. It would be good for all of them to give this more thought.


Johann Zarco says the base set-up Dani Pedrosa brought to the KTM in testing during the summer break will be "important" for him in the second half of the 2019 MotoGP season. The double Moto2 champion's debut campaign aboard the RC16 has so far been a miserable experience, with just one top-10 finish and 16 points to his credit from the first nine races. Since MotoGP returned to Europe in May, 31-time premier class race winner has carried out a number of private tests on the KTM, and spent three days on the bike at the Austrian marque's home circuit of the Red Bull Ring in the summer break. has previously pointed out Pedrosa's comments on the bike have been similar to his, and believes the work he did over the summer will give him a new base set-up which will allow him to push without "losing myself too much". "To make also a fresh [start] and get a good base, I think the work Dani has done during this summer will be a great base [to start from]," Zarco said when asked about what the KTM updates brought to the Czech Grand Prix will do for him. "He is this kind of rider who is so clean in his riding and knows perfectly what he does on the bike. "So for me it's pretty important to have this base set-up and from that push myself to not lose myself too much as I did in the last races." Zarco has been working with a new manager, ex-500cc rider Jean-Michel Bayle, since an outburst over the bike at Jerez prompted a backlash from KTM management, and has previously stated this has helped him to re-focus himself. When asked how he reflected on the first half of the year during the summer break, Zarco says he is now more accepting of his current situation and that changes made to the bike may not bring the immediate gains he hoped for. "The focus for the second half of the year is to control better all the emotions that I would go through in the first part of the season," he added. "[I've] been sad too many times because I was not getting what I wanted [from the bike]. "And the summer break allowed me to accept better my situation, and then just accepting that [mentality] can help me to better work and accept changes [to the bike] may not immediately bring me progress - but at the moment if I do not change anything I will not make progress." Additional reporting by Gerald Dirnbeck Johann Zarco, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Photo by: Gold and Goose / LAT Images


Back in March, Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll made it clear he wants to see linebacker Shaquem Griffin in more of a pass rushing role in 2019 - a skill set he showed a lot of promise at while in college but didn't get a chance to demonstrate in his first NFL season. We are just a few days into organized team activities, and Carroll already likes what he's seen out of Griffin in that role. "He looked comfortable playing on the edge," Carroll commented after OTAs on Tuesday. "We've already had him outside some and he's had a chance to blitz a little bit more so he's getting started. It looks very comfortable for him to demonstrate that flexibility, which is a real asset for us." Griffin's flexibility is not only an asset to the Seahawks, but it's the quality most likely to keep him on the roster in 2019. After re-signing K.J. Wright and Mychal Kendricks , the team also drafted Cody Barton and Ben Burr-Kirven, which along with Bobby Wagner, Barkevious Mingo, Austin Calitro and Emmanuel Ellerbee, makes the linebacker corps very crowded headed into 2019. If Griffin can show the kind of proficiency as an edge rusher he demonstrated in college, he could easily carve out a role as a situational pass rusher on this defense which - along with his strength in the special teams - should allow him to keep his roster spot for next season. MORE: Kyle Rudolph confirms Vikings have offered him 5-year extension NBA fans are delighted by Kawhi Leonard's interview with an international reporter Jon Gruden 'excited' to see Raiders DT Eddie Vanderdoes this offseason Packers rookie Darnell Savage impresses with intelligence early at OTAs Stephen Carlson: What the Browns are getting in their new WR


(Bloomberg) -- Joe Biden said he doesn't intend to try to match Donald Trump in the nickname game but nonetheless offered one for the president while speaking to donors on Saturday. "There are so many nicknames that I'm inclined to give this guy. We could just start with clown," Biden told about three dozen supporters at a $1,000-to-$2,800 per person fundraiser in Columbia, South Carolina. "When he says these ridiculous things he says, I mean this, I put my hand up and say, 'everybody knows who you are' because they do know." Trump regularly assigns derogatory nicknames to political foes. He calls Biden "Sleepy Joe" on Twitter and has tagged many of the other top Democratic contenders. A donor urged the former vice president to respond with his own nicknames for Trump, but Biden said he'd aim to keep discourse at a higher level. "The only place he has any confidence is in the mud. The only thing he doesn't know how to respond to is issues and specifics," he said. Even so, at another point in his response to the question, Biden referred to Trump as a "no good S.O.B." who would likely turn to attacking his children and grandchildren, "the last people I want to go through" what Trump is likely to hurl their way. Biden also told donors that he's heard from 14 heads of state from around the world who've voiced concerns to him about Trump. That list included Margaret Thatcher, he said, before correcting what he called a "Freudian slip," that he was actually referring to current British Prime Minister Theresa May. Biden is making a two-day campaign swing through South Carolina, which will hold the first primary in the south in the Democratic nomination race in February 2020. To contact the reporter on this story: Jennifer Epstein in Columbia, South Carolina at jepstein32@bloomberg.net To contact the editors responsible for this story: Joe Sobczyk at jsobczyk@bloomberg.net, Virginia Van Natta For more articles like this, please visit us at bloomberg.com ©2019 Bloomberg L.P.


This weekend NASCAR will go road-course racing with two of its national series while the third plays in the dirt. The Cup and Xfinity Series will make their annual visit to Watkins Glen International. The Xfinity Series will hold its first road course race of the season Saturday   and the first of three road course events in the next four races. Thursday, the Gander Outdoors Truck Series will hold its seventh annual Eldora Dirt Derby at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio. The wunderground.com site forecasts clear skies and a 72 degree temperature for the start time of the Truck Series race. For Saturday's Xfinity race, the forecast calls for partly cloudy skies, high of 83 degrees and a 15% chance of rain at the start time. Sunday's Cup race sees a forecast of partly cloudy skies, a high of 79 degrees and a 15% chance of rain at the start time. Here's the full weekend schedule with TV and radio info. (All times are Eastern) Eldora Speedway Thursday, Aug. 1 2 p.m.   Truck garage opens 5:30 p.m.   Driver-crew chief meeting 7 p.m.   First qualifying race; 10 laps (FS1, Motor Racing Network, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) 7:09 p.m.   Second qualifying race; 10 laps (FS1, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) 7:18 p.m.   Third qualifying race; 10 laps (FS1, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) 7:27 p.m.   Fourth qualifying race; 10 laps (FS1, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) 7:36 p.m.   Fifth qualifying race; 10 laps (FS1, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) 8:15 p.m.   Last chance qualifying race; 15 laps (FS1, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) 8:40 p.m.   Driver introductions 9 p.m.   Eldora Dirt Derby; 150 laps/75 miles ; (FS1, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) Watkins Glen International Friday, Aug. 2 9:30 a.m.   8:30 p.m.   Xfinity garage open 12:35   1:25 p.m.   Xfinity practice (NBC Sports App) 2:05   3:25   Final Xfinity practice (NBC Sports App) Saturday, Aug. 3 7:30 a.m.   8 p.m.   Cup garage open 9:30 a.m.   Xfinity garage open 10:35 a.m.   11:25 p.m.   Cup practice (NBCSN, MRN) 11:40 a.m.   Xfinity qualifying; multi-car/two rounds (NBCSN) 1:05   1:55 p.m.   Final Cup practice (NBCSN, MRN) 2:30 p.m.   Xfinity driver introductions 3 p.m.   Zippo 200; 82 laps/200.9 miles (NBC, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) 6:40 p.m.   Cup qualifying/impound; multi-car/two rounds (NBCSN, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) Sunday, Aug. 4 9 a.m.   Cup garage opens 1 p.m.   Driver/crew chief meeting 2:20 p.m.   Driver introductions 3 p.m.   Go Bowling at the Glen; 90 laps/220.5 miles (NBCSN, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)


It might have pained Jets legend and Hall of Fame QB Joe Namath to say it, but he admitted that Tom Brady is the greatest quarterback ever. It takes a lot for someone like Namath, who is so wired into the Jets organization, to admit the greatness that is Brady, but he put any speculation to rest on Howard Stern's show on Monday. "I would have to say he's the best at answering the challenge there ever was, yes," Namath told Stern when asked whether Brady is the best quarterback to ever play the game. "I've not seen anybody have that many big games and answer the challenge as well as he has." A conclusion like this is not easy to come to, but Namath has never been shy about speaking his mind in the public light. His brash, bold character is what earned him the spotlight in the first place. Namath won the Jets their one and only Super Bowl, so he knows what it takes to get to the big game. That said, Namath, like many Jets fans, has witnessed Brady raise six Lombardi Trophies while dominating Gang Green for the past 20 years in the process. Brady has defied Father Time, leaving the Jets hoping retirement comes sooner than later. He is playing at a high level into his 40s and there is no indication that he'll step away from the game that's anointed him the greatest to ever do it. While there is a conversation to be had whether you believe Brady or Joe Montana is the better quarterback, an opinion like Namath's holds a lot of weight. MORE: This perfect Shaq impersonation at the NBA Awards show had fans in tears NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players 3 adjustments the Raiders should make on offense in 2019 Roundup: Donald Trump on Iran; Bernie Sanders' Proposal; Jussie Smollett; Coffee and Fat Loss Heading into training camp: How Lions keeping 4th TE impacts roster construction


The Boston Celtics made their first big move in free agency with the expected signing of All-Star point guard Kemba Walker to a 4-year $141 million deal . In order to make the signing complete, the Celtics would have to give up some salary as part of a sign-and-trade. That piece headed to the Charlotte Hornets is Terry Rozier. The Louisville product has spent his entire four years in the NBA in Boston and averaged nine points and 2.9 assists in 2018-19. He had a big 2018 postseason when he took over for an injured Kyrie Irving and averaged 16.5 points, 5.7 assists, and 5.3 rebounds in leading the Celtics to within one win of the NBA Finals. He will now have his shot in Charlotte to be the main point guard and be the unquestioned leader as the Hornets now begin their rebuild. All three years and $58M will be fully guaranteed for Terry Rozier in Charlotte, league sources said. https://t.co/1DjsUGzHcn - Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 30, 2019 Rozier had a tough 2018-19 as he had to readjust with Irving coming back, but with the Hornets he can now get back to his 2018 playoff form and prove that he can be that guy again. Charlotte won't have the same type of success as the Celtics initially, but he will have a chance to change things there. MORE: NBA fans immediately roasted the Knicks after Kevin Durant chose to sign with the Nets NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players Woj: Kevin Durant will sign 4-year, $164 million deal with the Brooklyn Nets Kings could land Clint Capela in Jimmy Butler-to-Houston trade The New York Knicks Are In Hell


Curious just how far your dollar goes in Charlotte? We've rounded up the latest places for rent via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to scoring affordable apartments in Charlotte with a budget of up to $3,200/month. Take a peek at what rentals the city has to offer, below. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.) Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Links included in this article may earn Hoodline a commission on clicks and transactions. 400 E. Stonewall St. (Downtown Charlotte) Listed at $3,135/month, this 1,167-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom spot is located at 400 E. Stonewall St. In the unit, you can anticipate a walk-in closet, in-unit laundry, hardwood flooring and a dishwasher. Secured entry is listed as a building amenity. The property is pet-friendly. According to Walk Score, the area around this address is somewhat walkable and is fairly bikeable. (Take a look at the complete listing here .) 5816 Barrowlands Court (Beverly Woods) Next, there's this three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom spot situated at 5816 Barrowlands Court. It's listed for $3,150/month for its 2,190 square feet. The building has garage parking. The residence also comes with hardwood flooring, a walk-in closet, stainless steel appliances and central air conditioning. Animals are not welcome. Be prepared for a $3150 deposit. According to Walk Score's assessment, this location isn't very walkable and isn't particularly bikeable. (See the complete listing here .) 355 W. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. (Downtown Charlotte) Here's a 782-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom residence at 355 W. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. that's going for $3,190/month. Expect to find a fireplace in the unit. Amenities offered in the building include a residents lounge, a gym and a swimming pool. Pet owners, take heed: The property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee. According to Walk Score, the area around this address is very walkable and is bikeable. (Take a look at the full listing here .) 309 E. Morehead St. (Dilworth) Finally, check out this 2,237-square-foot two-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom residence that's located at 309 E. Morehead St. It's listed for $3,199/month. The building features a gym, garage parking and a swimming pool. The residence also includes stainless steel appliances. Pet lovers are in luck: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. There's no leasing fee required for this spot. According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is somewhat walkable and isn't particularly bikeable. (Take a look at the complete listing here .) Working with a tight budget? Here are the cheapest rentals recently listed in Charlotte . This story was created automatically using local real estate data from Zumper and Apartment Guide , then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


The idea of scaling up a drone to carry passengers isn't new. Who among us hasn't gazed up at a DJI Phantom and wished that we could be up there with it, soaring amongst the birds and transmitting data back to China ? Well, batteries are the obstacle standing between us and our glorious LaunchPad McQuack future. Current battery technology would offer limited range in a human-scale electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle, even when burdened with only the skinniest of rich people on their way to Montauk. And if you build a machine like that without batteries, that's called a helicopter and it's something that will definitely get you on the naughty list at your HOA when you land it in your backyard. But Alaka'i Technologies in Hopkinton, Mass., thinks that the solution to this conundrum is hydrogen fuel cells, which allow use of electric motors but offer range and refueling speed more in line with your friendly neighborhood gas station. Its debut vehicle, the Skai, claims about 400 miles of range (or four hours of flight time), with capacity for five passengers or 1,000 pounds, whichever comes first. Top speed is a strangely specific at 118 mph and refueling takes less than 10 minutes. With six rotors and multiple fuel cells, Alaka'i is building in layers of redundancy throughout the flight systems. Nonetheless, there's also an airframe parachute, for that unbeatable "we've got a parachute" peace of mind. The Skai, which was designed by BMW Group's Designworks studio, certainly looks futuristic, spare, and sleek. Alaka'i has initiated their test program to get certified with the FAA, and after that they see a lot of possibilities for the Skai: passenger flight, emergency medical response, cargo delivery. OK, basically most of the things you could do with a helicopter, but presumably without as much noise and with only water as a direct emission (the indirect emissions will depend on the electricity source behind the hydrogen production). Plans call for a piloted version first, then followed by autonomous models. If the idea of a hydrogen-powered autonomous electric flying machine strikes you as far-fetched, remember that a few years ago everybody pointed when they saw a drone and now nobody cares. That's the day Alaka'i envisions: when a Skai flies by and nobody looks up.


Saturday afternoon there was a patented Adrian Wojnarowski bomb dropped, as he announced that the Los Angeles Lakers were acquiring Anthony Davis from the New Orleans Pelicans in a blockbuster trade. For Davis, the Lakers had to trade away Brandon Ingram, Josh Hart and three first-round picks (including the 2019 number four overall pick). In addition to those assets, Lonzo Ball was traded away as well, ending his short-lived (but yet infamous) Lakers run. There have been reports of the Pelicans not being done moving assets after a potential Davis trade, although the most recent report from Brad Turner of the LA Times makes it seem like Ball is in New Orleans to stay. Pelicans love idea of getting point guard like Lonzo Ball and will look into moving 4th overall pick they got from Lakers in the AD deal. - Brad Turner (@BA_Turner) June 15, 2019 It has been rumored already that Lonzo Ball was the most important piece in a deal for Davis, and the events and reports of today seem to confirm that. It seems as though that the Pelicans will move the fourth overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, while maybe attaching Ingram, Hart, Holiday or one of the other future Lakers first-round picks for more assets to play with Ball and potential number one overall pick Zion Williamson. Ball has definitely been sort of an enigma for NBA fans, as the general public opinion of his game has varied from person-to-person. It seems apparent, however, that at least the Lakers and Pelicans front offices valued him, as he seemed to be a centerpiece of this deal. MORE: LaVar Ball says LeBron James 'ain't going nowhere' if Lakers miss on free agents Pelicans Agree to Trade Anthony Davis to Lakers Report: Kevin Durant met with Kyrie Irving in New York NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players What Tim Duncan told LeBron James after Spurs beat Cavs in 2007 NBA Finals


SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, California   Tony Romo used a technical, methodical approach all week and it paid off in a wire-to-wire win. Romo had a comfortable lead going into the final round, with 51 points after the first two rounds, so, on Sunday, he just had to hold off his challengers. He did just that and finally got to relax, a bit, as he defended his title at the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament at Edgewood Tahoe. Romo picked up 20 points on Sunday and finished with 71 points in the Modified Stableford scoring system. He also won with 71 points last year (rounds of 18, 26 and 27). Mark Mulder, who won three straight years at Edgewood (2015-17) was second with 61, after scoring 24 points Sunday. Mardy Fish and Derek Lowe tied for third with 56 points each. Romo said he was confident he could hold on for the win after the first nine holes Sunday. He planned to fly back to Texas later Sunday and looked forward to seeing his sons, who did not travel to Lake Tahoe with him. "I think I deserve a day off from from golf," Romo said, smiling. "I played well all week, good enough to give myself a chance to enjoy the back nine walk." He is the fourth person to defend their title at Edgewood, along with Rick Rhoden, Dan Quinn and Mulder. Back-to-back! @tonyromo wins the 30th @ACChampionship ! pic.twitter.com/cvPQt1XdFD   NBC Sports (@NBCSports) July 14, 2019 OPINION: Roger Federer will not forget the sting of this Wimbledon loss NFL FRANCHISE TAG DEADLINE: What you need to know MILESTONE EVENING: Outfielder, MLB team make history in wild victory "It's an honor to be in that club," Romo said. "We love this golf tournament. It's a special week for me and my family." He said the wind actually helped him relax, knowing it would be tougher for his challengers. "I knew it was going to be tough for guys to get a lot of birdies on that back nine," Romo said. "I knew pretty much we had it locked up from that point. So from there, you enjoy the day and try not to do anything silly and just protect -- probably a little too much coming in." He said having a big lead made Sunday a bit more enjoyable. "(Sunday) felt like the back nine, we were just kind of having fun. So it almost felt like we're kind of walking in   because I think the tournament had ended a little bit by that point," Romo said. "Last year it was much more every shot mattered, but that's the goal. I think you want to walk up the last nine and just enjoy it and not really have to spend eight minutes studying this chip or putt or this shot. You know, we're going to be OK. "That's why you try and practice so much so you can come out and enjoy a day like today and try and end the tournament early. I came out and played really, really well early in the round today. I was 3 under through the first four, and I missed a four-foot birdie putt on 1. So it was pretty systematic. Romo started playing at Edgewood in 2007. He missed a few years after suffering injuries while playing quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys. He returned to Tahoe in 2017, scoring 47 points. He hired a golf coach after that, deciding he wanted to take golf a little more seriously. "Let's actually go out and make it systematic from daily routine and not just every day just randomly go by feel, I guess you could say, because that's kind of just how you play. I'm feeling good today," Romo said. "Let's go learn the game. Let's actually go dig deeper and learn what actually the nuance to the game are. It's not just feels, even though that's basically how I've always played. Then we'll start to -- sometimes you'll get worse before you get better, but like I told you guys this week, I'll sacrifice short term for the long-term game simply based on trial error. I'll lose plenty of things here so that way there's this big leap that happens later." He said he was just trying to improve his golf game. Romo laughed when asked about a three-peat at Edgewood, saying that is too far off. He said he has no desire to turn professional in golf, although he hinted he will likely play in a PGA event again later this year SETTING A RECORD: The ACC set an attendance record this year with an announced number of 60,530 fans showing up at Edgewood over the the week. Last year, almost 58,000 people were at Edgewood. . @StephenCurry30 with the Dell Curry celebration. pic.twitter.com/jUsOhJOc1p   NBC Sports (@NBCSports) July 14, 2019 NOTABLE SCORES: Steph Curry had a monster round on Sunday, picking up 20 points. He finished with 50 and beat his dad, Dell Curry who finished with 40 points. Steph Curry won the bet between the two, meaning Dell will have to sing at karaoke at Tahoe next year. That also means both plan on returning to Edgewood. "As long as there is a ball or game involved we are competing. We have a little bit on the line. We have a game inside a game today," Dell Curry said. Charles Barkley finished with minus-66 points, in 88th place. A basketball player has never won the celebrity golf tournament at Edgewood. Justin Timberlake (who finished 38th with 16 points) said the atmosphere was electric at Tahoe. "It gets your adrenaline going. It feels like a major out here and it also feels like a rock concert. It is hard to describe. The energy has been great and everybody has been great," he said. He said his golf game was a bit erratic Sunday, due partly to the wind blowing much of the day. "They have been going right and left. I have been playing a lot of Army golf today, just right, left, right, left. The wind has been the biggest factor today for sure. It kind of whips the greens up and they get a little bumpy as well so putting is really challenging as well, too." SCORING SYSTEM: In the Modified Stableford scoring, golfers get 1 point for a par, 3 points for a birdie, 6 points for a eagle and 8 for a hole in one. NEXT CAREERS: Tony Romo and John Smoltz are two of the best celebrity golfers in the world, after careers in professional football and baseball, respectively Now, they're both becoming known for their skills as TV sports analysts. Romo, the 39-year-old former Dallas Cowboys quarterback turned analyst for CBS, called his first Super Bowl this year and was lauded for his ability to predict offensive plays and describe defensive formations before the ball was snapped. "I think he's great," Hall of Fame running back Marcus Allen said after his second round of the ACC on Saturday at Edgewood Tahoe. "I just think he's a natural. He has an understanding of the game. I think he's extremely relatable. I love his enthusiasm. I just think he was born to do it. I think he just does an outstanding job." The 52-year-old Smoltz, a Hall of Fame pitcher, most notably with the Atlanta Braves, is getting the same kind of attention Trevor Hoffman, whose 601 saves are second in major league baseball history to Mariano Rivera's 652, said Smoltz has a keen understanding of the game. "He has a fresh take on a lot of different things in the game that are so new with the analytics and things like that," Hoffman said. "He still gives a great perspective of the old school version, we'll say, a scout's eye and yet still takes into account a lot of the numbers that back up or validate kind of the things we're seeing." UP NEXT: The PGA Tour Barracuda Championship is July 22-28 at Montreux in Reno. The ACC returns to Lake Tahoe next year, July 11-16, 2020 American Century Championship Final Leaderboard Tony Romo -- 71 points Mark Mulder -- 61 points Mardy Fish -- 57 points Derek Lowe -- 57 points Jack Wagner -- 55 points Case Keenum -- 54 points Jeremy Roenick -- 50 points Steph Curry -- 50 points The American Century Championship uses a modified stableford scoring system. The field comprised of 89 players from the world of sports and entertainment playing in the 54-hole tournament. Jim Krajewski covers high school and youth sports for the Reno Gazette Journal . Follow him on Twitter @RGJPreps . This article originally appeared on Reno Gazette Journal: Tony Romo pulls away to defend title at American Century Championship in Tahoe


China's drug enforcement body called the legalization of marijuana in Canada and some U.S. states a "new threat to China," blaming it for an uptick in the quantity of drugs smuggled into the country. "In two years, we have found increasing cannabis trafficked from North America to China," Liu Yuejin, deputy director of the China National Narcotics Control Commission, said Monday at a press conference, according to CNN. Liu said the number of marijuana users in China grew more than 25 percent last year to some 24,000 people, though he acknowledged that the number is relatively small compared to China's population. Liu also said China intercepted 115 packages in international mail containing 121 pounds of marijuana or marijuana products, according to CNN. Most of the people suspected of being connected with the packages were foreign students or students who returned home after studying abroad, Liu said, but he did not say how many of the packages came from Canada or the U.S. Canada last year became the second country to fully legalize marijuana. In the U.S., marijuana is currently legal for recreational use in 10 states. An eleventh state   Illinois   recently passed a legalization bill that will take effect next year. More than 30 U.S. states have medical marijuana programs. China enforces severe penalties on those caught trafficking or smuggling drugs in the country. Any person found with more than 50 grams of a controlled substance can face the death penalty, CNN notes. However, the U.S. has for years attempted to get China to clamp down on the production and distribution of fentanyl, a powerful prescription opioid that has been integral to the U.S.'s opioid epidemic. Copyright 2019 U.S. News & World Report


There are only a few key battleground states in the 2020 presidential campaign, and much of the focus so far has been on places such as Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin where President Donald Trump pulled shocking upsets over Hillary Clinton three years ago. But when Trump kicks off his 2020 re-election campaign on Tuesday, he won't be in any rust belt town or coal mining community   he will be right here in downtown Orlando, holding a rally at the 20,000-capacity Amway Center. Trump's choice of that location may be surprising to those who look at an election map of Florida and see Orange County colored in solid Democratic blue. But experts say Florida is the true key to victory next November, and the red, GOP-leaning suburbs in Central Florida are imperative to winning the state. "It isn't so much Orange County," said Mason-Dixon Polling & Strategy director Brad Coker. "It's the counties around Orange County that are important to him." Aubrey Jewett, a University of Central Florida political science professor, said Florida "is the most important state in the presidential election. It's the largest swing state with 29 electoral votes, and it's gone for the winner in the last six elections   three times for the Democrat, three times for the Republican." The average margin of victory in Florida over those six elections, going back to President Clinton's victory in 1996, has been just 2.6%, Jewett said. The past few elections have been even closer, with President Obama in 2012 and Trump in 2016 winning by about 1%. "Without Florida, he can't win. Period," Coker said. The Trump campaign did not respond to requests for comment. The truest swing area of Florida, Coker said, tends to be the area around Tampa Bay, where Trump flipped Pinellas County from Democrat blue to Republican red in 2016. Other than Seminole County, where Trump got fewer votes than Mitt Romney did in 2012 and outpolled Clinton by just 1.6 percentage points, Central Florida counties leaned either heavily Democratic or Republican in 2016. Clinton won both Orange and Osceola counties over Trump by 60% to 35%, and won the precincts surrounding Amway Center by 72% to 28%. Trump won in Lake, Seminole, Volusia, Brevard and Polk counties with an average of 54% of the vote. Trump won Sumter County, home to parts of The Villages retirement community, with 68% of its vote. The Amway Center   owned by the city of Orlando, not the politically connected DeVos family that owns the Orlando Magic   is the most convenient large, indoor arena for supporters from these important counties, Coker said. "Orlando is really the most central location along the I-4 Corridor," he said. "People from Polk County can get there, people from Volusia, The Villages. … Those are big counties for him. He has to run up his numbers and fire up the base." Trump overperformed in those counties in 2016, Coker said, "not percentage-wise so much, but in pure, raw numbers in getting people to the polls. And Trump has always been a pure politician [in caring about] turnout, turnout, turnout." On Wednesday, Trump tweeted that there have been "74,000 requests for a 20,000 seat Arena. With all of the big events that we have done, this ticket looks to be the 'hottest' of them all." Trump has held multiple rallies in the Central Florida area, including events in Ocala, Kissimmee, Lakeland and Sanford in 2016 and Melbourne in 2017. And Trump has held two rallies in Orlando itself, both at the Central Florida Fairgrounds, both before and after the election in 2016. "Outside of Florida, Orlando is a symbol of Florida," said Susan MacManus, a retired political science professor at the University of South Florida. "And nearly everyone has a Florida connection." The region also is unique demographically, MacManus said, with "a burgeoning Hispanic population that's key to Republican victories in Florida and the Republican Party's future in the state." Finally, despite Orange County going heavily for Clinton, Trump got more than 195,000 votes in the county in 2016, and there are currently more than 215,000 registered Republicans there. "It's not only percentages, it's the number of people," Jewett said. "There are tens of thousands, if not hundreds of thousands of supporters of President Trump   a lot more than the lowest [population, most Republican counties in Florida." Orange County GOP Chair Charles Hart said the Republican ticket underperformed in the county in 2016 compared with past elections, including 2012 when Romney lost the state. But, he said, Gov. Ron DeSantis got a larger percentage of the Orange County vote in 2018, almost 37%, than Donald Trump's 35% in 2016. DeSantis defeated Democrat Andrew Gillum by about 30,000 votes. "There is a resurgence of the Republican Party here in the county, and it's being noticed," Hart said. "If we can perform, if we can fight hard enough, we really can make a significant difference. If we [get] 40%, if we get 45% of the vote, we win. And Donald Trump is the next president." slemongello@orlandosentinel.com


A quarter into the season, what are the biggest causes for concern in the Orioles rebuild? Thanks to back-to-back rainouts, the Orioles are still a quarter way through the 2019 season. The quarter mark tends to sneak up on most fans. The weather hasn't completely broken yet, the NBA and NHL playoffs are still going on, and the kids are still in school. Plus, how can it be a quarter way through the season when Chris Davis only recorded his first hit a month ago? A quarter-life crisis usually kicks in during a person's mid-to-late twenties. The individual begins to question the path they are on, how things have gone so far, and what the blue print looks like moving forward. As a current 25-year-old, let's just say there might be a little merit to the concept... After the Orioles hired executive vice president Mike Elias, everyone accepted that Baltimore was undertaking a multi-year endeavor. The Birds aren't a quarter through the rebuild, but they are 25 percent through the first year. We're just entering the period where we can start to question where the Orioles are at in the process, so let's overthink some things. After Dan Duquette parted ways with Kevin Gausman and Jonathan Schoop last season, the Orioles entered 2019 with very few trade assets. Rebuilding 101 states that a team must attempt to convert current, expiring assets into future talent. Many are starting to wonder who the Orioles can attempt to move at the trade deadline. Trey Mancini , in only his third MLB season, has taken a large step forward. The former bronze medalist in the 2017 Rookie of the Year contest is currently hitting .318/.366/.547. After a slow start a year ago, Mancini came out in mid-season form. Now that we've reached the quarter mark, the numbers represent a little more than just a hot start. Opinion appears to be split on Mancini . Some feel that the Orioles may have a player to build around, while others think Baltimore must sell high on the Notre Dame product this summer. If Mancini truly is peaking, it makes sense to sell at max value. So what's the right move? As is the case for most things in the quarter-life crisis, things aren't as do-or-die as they seem. The Orioles control Mancini until 2023, and he won't even become arbitration eligible until after this year. Yes, there's always a chance he fizzles out after this hot start, but the Orioles don't need to extend or trade the guy this year. The Orioles will listen to trade offers for anyone on the roster, and they'll likely shop a few guys come July. That being said, they don't need to trade the best player on the team just because he may be the most valuable. Players like Andrew Cashner , Mychal Givens and a few other surprises could be on the block this summer. Entering the season, there were a few players in particular that Baltimore hoped would take a step forward. Dylan Bundy , the former fourth-overall pick in the 2011 draft, has yet to take that step. In eight starts, the righty holds a 1-5 record with a 5.31 ERA. He remains home run happy, surrendering 11 bombs in those eight games. Cedric Mullins managed only six hits in 64 at bats, and found his way back to Triple-A Norfolk. Richie Martin has struggled at the plate, and fellow Rule-5 pick Drew Jackson couldn't find a way to stick with the team. Expectations may have been low for Joey Rickard , but the Orioles hoped he could at least break .200. That being said, if every player panned out for the Orioles, they wouldn't be in this state to begin with. Even with a roster earmarked for last place in the AL East, there were bound to be a few disappointments. Not every player on the Orioles current roster will take a step forward, just like every prospect the club acquires during this rebuild won't make it to the next winning club in Baltimore. Dylan Bundy has struggled, but John Means came out of nowhere to establish a spot in the rotation. Cedric Mullins could not hit, but Dwight Smith Jr. has turned into one of the best stories of the year . Stevie Wilkerson has flashed some potential at the plate, and Pedro Severino has been fun to watch. There's been about as many pleasant surprises as letdowns. A quarter-life crisis also includes being apprehensive about the future. With the 2019 MLB draft rapidly approaching, the Orioles are about to have their first opportunity to improve the club outside of waiver wire pickups. There's certainly a sense that the organization can't miss with this pick, and a whiff would be difficult to swallow. But yet again, things aren't quite as dire as they seem. The Orioles selection will take at least a couple of years to make his way to Baltimore, and he'll have an opportunity to develop under the new regime. If the Birds select the projected number one pick, Adley Rutschman out of Oregon State, they'll be gaining an extremely well-rounded catcher who would enter the system with a much better defensive reputation than Chance Sisco. Rutschman has absolutely raked for the Beavers, and college hitters normally have a lower bust potential than teenagers. There's something inherently less stressful about a rebuilding team. When there's not a lot of expectations, there's less to get worked up about. We can all take a deep breath, and remind ourselves that better days are ahead. But those better days will only come if the Orioles handle the rebuild properly, which can be a little stressful in and of itself. A quarter into the season, is there anything that's stressing you out? What do you think the biggest challenge is for the club this year? Let us know below!


We heard earlier tonight that the Browns may have made Gerald McCoy an offer that exceeded the deal he ultimately signed with the Panthers. However, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler says that isn't the case, as the Browns "weren't touching" the $10.25M maximum contract value he got with Carolina ( Twitter link ). McCoy was set to make $13M before he was released by the Buccaneers, and Cleveland was looking for him to "take a fairly sizable pay cut." Fowler says the Browns ultimately pegged the 31-year-old as an $8M player, which is what the defensive tackle ended up taking from the Panthers (without incentives). However, it's uncertain if the Browns' $8M valuation accounted for incentives, and we don't know if the guaranteed money would have exceed the $4M he'll be getting from Carolina. Soon after McCoy's release from Tampa Bay, the Browns were mentioned as potential suitors for McCoy. The Browns' up-and-coming roster reportedly appealed to McCoy, although there was a chance the veteran would have had to play a reserve role in Cleveland. Head coach Freddie Kitchens even admitted as much last week. "I know the more good football players you have, the better you are, the better rotation there is, the better you can get after a quarterback in a two-minute drive," Kitchens said (via ESPN.com's Tony Grossi ). "There's a staggering stat, like, 78 percent of two-minute drives, if you give up a sack, your chances of scoring goes to under 20 percent. He knows when we want to put pressure on the quarterback. He knows that's what we're going to be about. Hopefully he wants to be a part of it." The Browns added Sheldon Richardson earlier this offseason, and they also have former third-rounder Larry Ogunjobi slotted in as a starter. Of course, McCoy would have provided the team with a considerable upgrade over the likes of Trevon Coley and Brian Price .


Bayern Munich manager Niko Kovac has claimed that the club still need to sign a few more players if they want to be competitive in the Champions League, as well as in the Bundesliga. Bayern, who won the league and cup double last season, have spent heavily on defensive reinforcements this summer, but their only attacking addition has been 19-year-old Jann-Fiete Arp, despite the fact they lost both Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery earlier this summer. #ServusFiete  #MiaSanMia pic.twitter.com/ZO2GaJ9kP6   FC Bayern English (@FCBayernEN) July 9, 2019 Speaking in a press conference alongside Arp, Kovac insisted that Bayern simply must continue to add new players if they are to have any hope of achieving their targets for the upcoming campaign. He said: "Our goals for the season are clear: we want to defend our Bundesliga crown and do much better in Europe than we did last season. "We will be the hunted again in the Bundesliga, we will get pushed to our limits again. Injuries must be taken into account. Therefore, I believe that the squad size of 17 men will not be quite enough. "I spoke about a squad of 19-20 players. We also have many youngsters in there, like Arp, Alphonso Davies or Lukas Mai. You need 3-4 young players in the squad, so we're talking about 16 seniors, plus four young players for next season. "Bayern Munich looks around for all positions. Where we have a little need is in attack. We lost two important players with Robben and Ribery, but replacing them will take patience." Kovac was then asked about Leroy Sane and Ousmane Dembele , both of whom have been linked with moves to Munich this summer. When asked whether signing Sane would improve the team, Kovac responded: "Yes, absolutely. You've seen the national team's capabilities. "[Dembele is] also a very good player, of course. We concentrate on all the positions across the forward lines. We lost two top players we want to replace. It will be difficult. But I know that new arrivals will come and I trust the bosses who do everything for this club."


Real Madrid star Toni Kroos has announced that a new film about him will be released in Germany on 4 July. The Germany international made 43 appearances in all competitions in what was a generally disappointing season for Los Blancos, though he recently signed a new four-year contract at the Bernabeu. Coming sooooooon‼‼‼ Very excited to present you the cover of my movie KROOS which will be released in Germany on July 4th! Love it! You too? pic.twitter.com/xdEv7pEVhV   Toni Kroos (@ToniKroos) 25 May 2019 That deal indicates that the midfielder remains an integral part of Zinedine Zidane's plans moving forward, having become a mainstay in the Madrid engine room since joining the club from Bayern Munich in 2014. A World Cup winner with Germany, Kroos has also won three Bundesliga titles, one La Liga crown and lifted the Champions League on four occasions between his spells in Bavaria and Madrid. As revealed by the 29-year-old on Twitter , he is also set to have his own film release. The midfielder wrote: "Coming sooooooo!! !! !! Very excited to present you the cover of my movie KROOS which will be released in Germany on July 4th! Love it! You too?" ✍ Toni Kroos has extended his contract with Real Madrid until 30 June 2023... 2⃣0⃣1⃣3⃣ 2⃣0⃣1⃣6⃣ 2⃣0⃣1⃣7⃣ 2⃣0⃣1⃣8⃣ #UCLfinal pic.twitter.com/QzcoG7dPcw   UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) May 20, 2019 Kroos becomes the latest footballer to have a personal film released, with the likes of Madrid icon Zinedine Zidane and Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish also given biopics in recent years. However, it is less common for stars who are still at the peak of their playing career to be given such coverage, and KROOS is an acknowledgement of the achievements of one of the most successful players of his generation.


This mighty Mercedes-Benz 500SEL AMG once belonged to Beatles legend George Harrison. Now heading to auction, it could be yours If you're a member of the most famous band of your era, you're likely going to want something special to drive around in. George Harrison of Beatles fame loved the smell of petrol and his car history further paints him as a true enthusiast. From exotic Ferrari Dinos to elegant Jaguar E-types , Harrison had taste when it came to flash motors, but even more so when it came to being a little more incognito. His black-on-black Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL AMG will be up for grabs at an Anglia Car Auctions sale next January. Read More Is This $1 Million Rolls-Royce The Ultimate In Bespoke Luxury? Mercedes W123 Buying Guide For those times when a red Ferrari wasn't appropriate, this still potent   yet more subtle   Mercedes fit the bill for Harrison. It provided all of the comfort and luxury of a contemporary German saloon, while also delivering thundering performance via the talented work of tuner AMG. This V8 super saloon received additional upgrades at Harrison's request with items such as lower suspension, subtly aggressive bodywork, those distinctive Penta alloy wheels, and a wired phone. George clearly loved his AMG as it is one of the few cars he kept for a prolonged period of time   some 18 years. He covered over 30,000 miles in the car before passing it on to fellow musician Ray Cooper, just a year prior to the Beatles legend dying in 2001. Between 2013 and 2017 the car was stored, but has undergone some restoration work within the past year to the tune of £10,000 ($12,600). Today it has 61,000 miles on its odometer and comes complete with an extensive history file and original service book, not to mention a letter from the DVLA confirming the car's rock star provenance. The car actually made a brief cameo in the Beatles music video of 'Real Love', adding to its classic car fame. According to the lot description, the Mercedes is only for sale due to 'a change of direction of the collection it resides within.' The AMG hits the auction block on 26 January 2019 with an estimate of £50,000 - £70,000 ($63,000 - $88,500). Acquiring an ex-Beatles car with some serious performance under the bonnet would certainly make us want to 'Twist and Shout'.


Veteran shooting guard Kyle Korver is signing with the Bucks, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. Korver will get the veteran's minimum of $2.6M on the one-year deal, but Milwaukee will only take a $1.6M cap hit, according to Bobby Marks of ESPN. Korver was waived by the Suns on July 8. He temporarily wound up with rebuilding Phoenix after being traded by the Jazz and Grizzlies this offseason. Phoenix will receive a $559K set-off on the $3.44M it owes Korver after placing him on waivers, Marks notes. Korver had a $7.5M contract for next season but only the portion the Suns owe was guaranteed. Korver averaged 8.6 points on .416/.397/.822 shooting in 70 games (19.1 MPG) last season for the Cavaliers and Jazz. A June report indicated that the 38-year-old   who is a career 42.9 percent three-point shooter   is expected to play for at least one more year. He'll add depth at the shooting guard spot behind Khris Middleton and Sterling Brown .


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A shooter opened fire workers at a municipal center in Virginia Beach on Friday, killing 11 people and wounding others. Here's what we know so far. Police work the scene where eleven people were killed during a mass shooting at the Virginia Beach city public works building, Friday, May 31, 2019 in Virginia Beach, Va. A longtime, disgruntled city employee opened fire at a municipal building in Virginia Beach on Friday, killing 11 people before police fatally shot him, authorities said. Six other people were wounded in the shooting, including a police officer whose bulletproof vest saved his life, said Virginia Beach Police Chief James Cervera. Police work the scene where eleven people were killed during a mass shooting at the Virginia Beach city public works building, Friday, May 31, 2019 in Virginia Beach, Va. A longtime, disgruntled city employee opened fire at a municipal building in Virginia Beach on Friday, killing 11 people before police fatally shot him, authorities said. Six other people were wounded in the shooting, including a police officer whose bulletproof vest saved his life, said Virginia Beach Police Chief James Cervera. Police work the scene where eleven people were killed during a mass shooting at the Virginia Beach city public works building, Friday, May 31, 2019 in Virginia Beach, Va. A longtime, disgruntled city employee opened fire at a municipal building in Virginia Beach on Friday, killing 11 people before police fatally shot him, authorities said. Six other people were wounded in the shooting, including a police officer whose bulletproof vest saved his life, said Virginia Beach Police Chief James Cervera. Police work the scene where eleven people were killed during a mass shooting at the Virginia Beach city public works building, Friday, May 31, 2019 in Virginia Beach, Va. A longtime, disgruntled city employee opened fire at a municipal building in Virginia Beach on Friday, killing 11 people before police fatally shot him, authorities said. Six other people were wounded in the shooting, including a police officer whose bulletproof vest saved his life, said Virginia Beach Police Chief James Cervera. Emergency vehicle are seen near the intersection of Princess Anne Road and Nimmo Parkway following a shooting at the Virginia Beach Municipal Center on Friday, May 31, 2019 in Virginia Beach, Va. At least one shooter wounded multiple people at a municipal center in Virginia Beach on Friday, according to police, who said a suspect has been taken into custody. Virginia Beach Police Officers huddle near the intersection of Princess Anne Road and Nimmo Parkway following a shooting at the Virginia Beach Municipal Center on Friday, May 31, 2019 in Virginia Beach, Va, At least one shooter wounded multiple people at a municipal center in Virginia Beach on Friday, according to police, who said a suspect has been taken into custody. A police officer directs traffic away from the intersection of Princess Anne Road and Nimmo Parkway following a shooting at the Virginia Beach Municipal Center on Friday, May 31, 2019, in Virginia Beach, Va. At least one shooter wounded multiple people at a municipal center in Virginia Beach on Friday, according to police, who said a suspect has been taken into custody. An ambulance turns on Nimmo Parkway following a shooting at the Virginia Beach Municipal Center on Friday, May 31, 2019, in Virginia Beach, Va. At least one shooter wounded multiple people at a municipal center in Virginia Beach on Friday, according to police, who said a suspect has been taken into custody. Emergency vehicles respond near the intersection of Princess Anne Road and Nimmo Parkway following a shooting at the Virginia Beach Municipal Center on Friday, May 31, 2019, in Virginia Beach, Va. At least one shooter wounded multiple people at a municipal center in Virginia Beach on Friday, according to police, who said a suspect has been taken into custody.


WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican members of Congress pushed back on Wednesday against President Donald Trump's plan to sell $8 billion in weapons to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, saying it was "unfortunate" the administration used an emergency declaration to avoid Congressional review. Members of Congress had been blocking sales of military equipment to Saudi Arabia and the UAE for months, angry about the deaths of civilians in their air campaign in Yemen, as well as human rights abuses such as the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi at a Saudi consulate in Turkey. The ranking Republican on the U.S. House of Representatives Foreign Affairs committee, Michael McCaul, said at a hearing he supports "the efforts of Saudi Arabia to defend themselves against Iran," but "the recent use of this emergency authority, in my judgment, was unfortunate." Another Republican, Representative Ann Wagner, asked for a better understanding of the administration's move to sidestep congressional oversight given Saudi Arabia's human rights abuses. Citing an Iran-related emergency, the Trump administration told congressional committees on May 24 that it would go ahead with 22 military deals worth $8.1 billion to Saudi Arabia, UAE and Jordan, circumventing a long-standing precedent for lawmakers to review major weapons sales. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-saudi-arms/defying-congress-trump-sets-8-billion-plus-in-weapons-sales-to-saudi-arabia-uae-idUSKCN1SU25R Democrats on the committee called the emergency declaration phony. Defending the administration's position, assistant secretary of state for Political-military affairs Clarke Cooper told the committee in testimony: "This is an emergency, this is a one time event." However, Cooper later said a "one time event is conditions based," and that this was the fifth time in history that such an emergency was used to push through the sale of weapons. Cooper said that some of the weapons have already been sent to the customer since the emergency declaration and before Wednesday's hearing. "Anything that's what's called 'off then shelf' then it's already moving" to customers, Cooper said. But Cooper said "there was nothing new in these 22 sales," indicating that the packages had been previously notified to Congress, but did not progress through the established channels for weapons sales notifications. U.S. Senators have drafted 22 "resolutions of disapproval," one for each of the 22 arms deals. The resolutions are intended to "protect and reaffirm Congress' role of approving arms sales to foreign governments." Companies that would benefit include Raytheon Co precision-guided munitions (PGMs), support for Boeing Co F-15 aircraft, and Javelin anti-tank missiles, which are made by Raytheon and Lockheed Martin Corp. (Reporting by Mike Stone in Washington, editing by Grant McCool)


Visiting Pioneer Square, or just looking to better appreciate what it has to offer? Get to know this Seattle neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a barbecue joint to a meat shop. Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Pioneer Square, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results. 1. Chuck's Hole In The Wall BBQ Topping the list is barbecue spot Chuck's Hole in the Wall BBQ , which offers sandwiches and more. Located at 215 James St. (between Third and Second avenues), it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 246 reviews on Yelp. On the menu, you'll find St. Louis-style pork ribs, beef brisket, award-winning chili and more. Top the meal off with Chuck's secret sauce recipe   Bullwhacker barbecue sauce. 2. Salumi Artisan Cured Meats Next up is meat shop and Italian spot Salumi Artisan Cured Meats , serving sandwiches and more, situated at 404 Occidental Ave. South (between King and Jackson streets). With 4.5 stars out of 1,340 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. The deli features a variety of cured meats like salami, pancetta, lamb prosciutto, copper and more. There are also deli sandwiches like the grilled lamb sub, the meatball sandwich and the PFG   a medley of prosciutto, fig jam and goat cheese. 3. Il Corvo Pasta Pasta shop and Italian spot Il Corvo Pasta , which offers noodles and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 217 James St. (between Third and Second avenues), 4.5 stars out of 1,130 reviews. The pasta shop has been featured in Eater, Bon Appetit, Thrillist and more, according to its website . Its famous handmade pasta is made with eggs and flour, both organically sourced, and is on rotation daily. 4. Biscuit Bitch Biscuit Bitch , a Southern breakfast and brunch spot, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 941 Yelp reviews. Head over to 621 Third Ave. (between James and Cherry streets.) to see for yourself. This breakfast spot is best known for its biscuits: Dig into biscuits and gravy smothered with cheddar and crispy bacon, or opt for a biscuit with Nutella, banana and whipped cream. There's also vegetarian and gluten-free gravy, as well as gluten-free biscuits. 5. Tat's Delicatessen Check out Tat's Delicatessen , which has earned 4.5 stars out of 1,095 reviews on Yelp. You can find the deli, which offers cheesesteaks, sandwiches and more, at 159 Yesler Way (between South Occidental Avenue and James Street). According to its website , the delicatessen, "strives to be an authentic reproduction of the East Coast deli experience in both product and atmosphere." You'll find Philly steak sandwiches, hoagies, hot pastrami sub, Kosher hot dogs, fresh cut fries and more on the menu. 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.


When the Tampa Bay Buccaneers released veteran and longtime fixture Gerald McCoy earlier this week, it didn't come as a big surprise to many, considering the defensive tackle's $13 million salary for 2019 was a big point of contention. So, when the team announced they were looking to sign veteran Ndamukong Suh one day after McCoy's release, it seemed like a good move that would not only find a suitable replacement for the former All-Pro, but do so at a discounted price. Or so we thought… Buccaneers officially have reached agreement with former Rams' DT Ndamukong Suh on a one-year, $9.25 million deal that with incentives is worth up to $10 million, per source. - Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 23, 2019 Nothing against Suh here, the guy has earned his money and good for him for getting top-dollar. But, if you are a Bucs fan, you've got to be wondering why the team would pay so much to bring in a new guy rather than just pay McCoy $13 million? Is Suh that much better than McCoy? The two were selected second and third overall in the 2010 NFL Draft, respectively, and in nine years McCoy has 54.5 sacks and Suh has 56.0. Why remove a locker room leader and fan favorite just to replace him with a one-year rental at nearly the same price tag? You've got to wonder if general manager Jason Licht will survive if the 2019 season is anything like the past two. Only time will tell. MORE: Here are the 27 'Jeopardy!' clues James Holzhauer has gotten wrong NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players 2019 OTAs: Four Cowboys standing out early in team activities New Packers OLB coach raves about rookie Rashan Gary Things Don't Sound Good Between James Harden, Chris Paul, and the Rockets


The Titans have wrapped up their 2019 draft class by signing second-round wide receiver A.J. Brown , the club announced today. Brown was the fourth wideout off the board   following Marquise Brown (Ravens), N'Keal Harry (Patriots), and Deebo Samuel (49ers)   when Tennessee selected him at 51st overall. Brown was the second Ole Miss alum to be drafted, following offensive tackle Greg Little , one of two Rebel receivers (joining fellow second-rounder D.K. Metcalf ), and one of six Ole Miss products to be drafted in 2019. Although he was viewed as a pro-ready pass-catcher coming out of college, Brown may not become an immediate starter for the Titans. 2017 first-round pick Corey Davis and free agent addition Adam Humphries   inked to a four-year, $36M deal   are locked into starting spots, so Brown will compete with the likes of Taywan Taylor and Tajae Sharpe for snaps as Tennessee's third wide receiver. Brown led Ole Miss in receptions (85), yards (1,320), and touchdowns (six) during his final collegiate season, and topped 1,000 yards in each of the past two years. Lance Zierlein of NFL.com compared the 6'0″, 225-pound Brown to Steelers receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster , lauding Brown's route-running ability and competitiveness. Here's the Titans 2019 class in its entirety: 1-19: Jeffery Simmons , DT (Mississippi State) 2-51: A.J. Brown , WR (Ole Miss) 3-82: Nate Davis , G (Charlotte) 4-116: Amani Hooker , S (Iowa) 5-168: D'Andre Walker , LB (Georgia) 6-188: David Long Jr. , LB (West Virginia)


The Browns are set to meet with free agent Mike Daniels , according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.com (on Twitter ). Daniels is a logical fit for Cleveland given their Packers connections, but the defensive tackle plans to travel to meet with another team on Friday, Mike Florio of PFT (Twitter link ) hears. The Browns' front office, spearheaded by GM John Dorsey, drafted Daniels in Green Bay. The Browns also tried to sign defensive tackle Gerald McCoy before he opted for the Panthers, so there's a clear need and fit for the veteran in Cleveland. The Packers released Daniels earlier this week after failing to trade him. In an interview with WBAY , Packers GM Brian Gutekunst indicated that a deal was close, but couldn't be completed. "There's a few factors involved in that. Mike was rehabbing from a foot injury suffered during the season and I think also there was some   quite frankly there was some trade conversations going on and those kind of came apart the last couple of weeks here and that was part of it," Gutekunst said.


While Ken Holland has been on the job for a week-and-a-half already, it doesn't appear as if the Oilers have made much headway in their head coaching search. The new general manager told Postmedia's Jim Matheson that he's still int he beginning stages of the coaching search. "I've got a list of 12 to 14 people with a resume I would consider talking to. I'm not meeting them all but I am calling around to gather information to see if I want to spend some time with them," Holland said. With interviews still to follow after that, Holland acknowledged that it could still be a couple of weeks before they have their new bench boss in place: "I don't have time to interview 12 to 14 people and I don't think it's necessary to talk to that many, but I wanted a long list so I could pare it down. From a time frame, I'd like to think in the next couple of weeks we'll name a coach, if not sooner." Elsewhere around the Pacific: The Canucks have serious interest in Swedish defenseman Victor Soderstrom for the upcoming draft, reports Postmedia's Ben Kuzma . The 18-year-old spent most of the season with Brynas of the SHL and acquitted himself rather well, logging over 17 minutes per night. Vancouver is in need of a top right-shot defender in its organization, so it's no surprise that he's one the Canucks are eyeing for the No. 10 slot. GM Jim Benning also stated that he would look into the cost of moving up in the first round. Coyotes winger Josh Archibald was dealing with some shoulder issues at the end of the season, notes Craig Morgan of The Athletic (subscription required). He still played regularly down the stretch but only recorded a point in one of his final 16 games. The 26-year-old is slated to be a restricted free agent with arbitration eligibility in July and will be owed a $735K qualifying offer. Despite the poor finish, he still wound up with a career-best 22 points in 68 games on the season.