The Texans reportedly won't be signing linebacker Jadeveon Clowney to a long-term deal before Monday's deadline for agreeing to terms on a multi-year contract with franchise tagged players. And there's a good reason for that. Per a league source, former G.M. Brian Gaine and current head coach Bill O'Brien disagreed on whether to make a long-term commitment to the first overall pick in the 2014 draft. With Gaine now gone, O'Brien's preferred approach prevails. The first player selected during O'Brien's tenure in Houston (yes, it really has been that long), Clowney has completed his four-year rookie deal and his fifth-year option. The Texans have chosen to keep him for one more year under the franchise tag, at a tender of $15.967 million. Next year, if the Texans tag Clowney again, his one-year salary will increase by 20 percent, to $19.16 million. Absent a long-term deal or a second tag, Clowney will become a free agent. For now, Clowney remains caught in the downside to the rookie wage scale. Adopted in order to prevent high-profile busts from receiving money they never earn, the system that arrived in 2011 also allows teams to squat on high-level picks who pan out, keeping their major payday away from them for six or seven years. Regardless, that's the rule   and O'Brien wanted to proceed this way. With no G.M. in place, O'Brien clearly is calling the shots on this one.


The United States women's national team knew the storylines ahead of this Women's World Cup quarterfinal match against hosts France in Paris. Would Jill Ellis react to an uninspiring performance from her Starting XI against Spain? [ MORE: Match recap | Player ratings ] How would Megan Rapinoe react after making national headlines regarding a potential post-championship White House boycott? And could Crystal Dunn cope with the threats presented by the French attack? It's no surprise that all three things are our three things following a 2-1 defeat of France. Bring on England. Headline-drawing iconoclast Rapinoe delivers above the fold performance Whether she's just a genius at compartmentalization or she thrives off drama, Megan Rapinoe appreciates Friday's stage like few others. The winger who infamously said she wouldn't be going to the White House if the Yanks won the tournament scored twice for the second-straight match, and remarkably has four goals in two matches despite (arguably) not being near her best. Jill Ellis said this team breathes easy under duress because they are always under pressure, and Rapinoe got the job done faster than Twitter fingers could tatter out a, "Guess you won't be invited to the White House," she had the U.S. on the board with a spinning free kick through traffic. But Rapinoe's second goal of the day was the one to note, as she zipped onto Tobin Heath's cross to the center of the box and clinically banged home a second goal. You don't have to love Rapinoe's politics, but the USWNT's iconoclast just keeps delivering despite being on the verge of her 34th birthday. That'll come two days before the final. "This team has an unreal amount of heart." ❤🇺🇸 @mPinoe chats with @Alex_Curry after the @USWNT 's huge quarterfinal victory against France. #FIFAWWC pic.twitter.com/5xpu6cNIdA   FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 28, 2019 Dunn doesn't blink, just keeps working There's a challenge in describing the performance of USWNT left back Crystal Dunn, who was far from perfect on the day. That's because she was tactically targeted by France. Everyone knew it was coming, with French star Kadidiatou Diani giving her the proverbial business all match long. "We knew the host country has so much to play for and they're a top world class team," Dunn said on Fox after the game. "It wasn't pretty a lot of the time, but we just had to get the job done. If we are to hoist the trophy, no one's gonna remember how we played, we're just going to remember that we fought it out and we won." The fact that the perceived weak link rose up and put in a high quality shift will not be forgotten by her teammates or future opponents. Dunn was beaten several times, but recovered nearly every time and didn't show any signs of fatigue. That's good, because England is going to come at her with a different kind of challenge. After Friday, it's difficult to doubt Dunn. Ellis' mad scientist stuff proves successful Ellis made two moves that really raised eyebrows, leeping Lindsey Horan out of the lineup at center midfield and keeping a scoring-but-underwhelming Megan Rapinoe at left wing when many expected the fresh legs of Christen Press to make an appearance. The result is a win, so yeah it's a success, but there's a question of whether that was despite the plan. Ellis made a decision to cede possession in the midfield and France couldn't make much happen until the final half hour. Horan is an absolute machine in the center of the park, but Ellis opted for Lavelle's lighter touch and counted on Ertz and Mewis to do a bit more (which most teams can't do because, well, they don't have Julie Ertz). "This team just showed so much grit and so much heart," remarked Alex Morgan, another player to fight form the past few matches. "We weathered a couple storms during the match. We wound down the clock really well at the end." We mentioned Rapinoe delivering her two goals above, and she was very good early. That button was the right one to push for sure, though Ellis waiting a bit long in pulling the California native from the match. Will we see the same 11 against Nikita Parris, Lucy Bronze, Ellen White, and England? That would be a risk, and it would take brass-coated guts for Ellis to keep Horan out of the lineup again. Follow @NicholasMendola Related slideshow: Best of Women's World Cup (Provided by imagn)


Alexis Sanchez has already apologized for his form at Manchester United, and it seems he will now be leaving Old Trafford. But there's a catch: United will have to pay him close to $15.5 million a season for him not to play for them. Yep, that's right. Sanchez, 30, is reportedly wanted by Inter Milan on loan for next season, as the Chilean scored just one Premier League goal in his first full season at Old Trafford as he struggled to get into the team. Multiple injuries curtailed any chance he had of getting back to his best form, and Sanchez is very much on the outside looking in as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer aims to dramatically rebuild his United squad this summer. Sanchez signed a huge $645,000 per week contract in January 2018 and still has three more years left on that deal which saw him arrive from Arsenal in a swap deal with Henrikh Mkhitaryan . At the time it seemed like a very good deal (the eye watering numbers aside) as Sanchez had been one of the best players in the PL for multiple seasons and would give United's attack a cutting edge with his driving runs and eye for goal. He has never settled at Old Trafford. Multiple reports state that Inter, who are on the verge of qualifying for the Champions League next season, is a likely destination for Sanchez and they would be willing to pay around half of his wages. Given Sanchez's shocking form over the last 18 months, United would be lucky if a club was willing to pay that percentage of his wages. A return to Italy could suit Sanchez and help him rebuild his career after a horror last 18 months. When a star player is out of form it is always an interesting dilemma for a club. Do you keep him around and hope he can provide something and regain his previous incredible form? Or do you take the hit, get half of his wages paid for and then hope somebody will sign him permanently if regular minutes solve his problems on the pitch? The biggest issue for United is the problems Sanchez's arrival has caused off the pitch. Every single star at United ( Paul Pogba , Marcus Rashford and David De Gea to name a few) now wants to be paid somewhere close, or at least equal, to the wages their top earner, Sanchez, is on. That is the big issue here. Sanchez is earning the big bucks but is hardly playing. What type of message does that send out to the rest of the squad? In this situation it is better for United to take the $15.5 million hit, at least for next season, and move Sanchez out on loan if they can't sell him permanently over the summer. Nobody is going to want to pay Sanchez anywhere near what he is on at United, so it's unlikely he will leave the lucrative deal he was handed in January 2018. A loan move beckons, as United's recruitment policy will once again be rightly questioned and ridiculed. Follow @JPW_NBCSports


The allure of the private jet among the rich is very much alive - especially when it comes to date night. That's according to several of the six elite matchmakers I talked to for Business Insider's month-long series, " Dating Like a Millionaire ," who play cupid for high-net-worth individuals - from royals and celebrities to entrepreneurs and CEOs. They all work with clients locally and globally, who have a net worth ranging from the low millions into the billions. As the matchmakers detailed the lavish dates their clients had been on, I noticed a common trend: Many of these dates involved private jets, most commonly to Paris. I always thought being whisked away on a private jet to a romantic dinner in the city of love was nothing more than a plot point in rom-coms, but apparently it's a real thing for millionaires. "Cocktail hour in the sky, landing, checking into a suite at the Ritz to find a very 'Pretty Woman' moment of diamond necklace and earrings from Graff on loan for the evening, and a red Valentino gown on the bed fit for a true princess," Amy Andersen of Linx Dating in Silicon Valley told Business Insider, describing in detail a private jet date to Paris she'd set up. "And a private dinner on a chartered cruise up the Seine river." The cost of this outing was included in Andersen's $250,000 VIP membership, which entails date planning, restaurant reservations, and detailed "romantic concierge" services domestically and internationally, she said. Her rates begin at $35,000 for a basic premium silver membership; for VIP clients, rates begin at $150,000 and can cost as much as $500,000 for some global searches. Janis and Carly Spindel of Janis Spindel Serious Matchmaking in New York City say their fees run from $25,000 for basic private matchmaking to $1 million for global VIP private matchmaking. While they introduce their clients to matches, the clients set up their own date nights. The mother-daughter duo recalled a similar date in which the client picked up his date in the UK via private jet for a dinner and weekend stay at the Ritz in Paris, they told Business Insider. But Paris isn't the only place millionaires jet to for pricey date nights. Mairead Molloy of Berkeley International based in London had one client who asked if they could hire a private charter plane complete with live musicians on board for a full evening of dinner and dancing in Miami - all in a 24-hour whirlwind of a date that Molloy estimated to cost over £650,000 ($817,410). Molloy's pricing ranges from £15,000 ($18,600) to £60,000 ($75,000), or as much £100,000 ($125,000) for tailored packages. Private jets are the pinnacle of luxury and wealth, often the top mode of travel among billionaires, CEOs, celebrities, and world leaders, Business Insider's Katie Warren previously reported . It offers privacy, productivity, comfort, luxury, convenience - and freedom, Eric Roth, president of International Jet Interiors, told Warren. Generally, it has its perks for busy millionaires and billionaires flying for work. "Flying on a private jet can be the difference of being at three different cities for meetings and still returning home at a decent hour," Roth said. But it clearly has some benefits when it comes to dating too.


The month of June is one Raphaël Lessard will never forget no matter how far he goes in his racing career. After scoring his first top-10 finish in the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series earlier this month at Iowa Speedway, Lessard topped that accomplish by winning in his first NASCAR Pinty's Series start. St. Joseph de Beauce, Quebec, teenager took the lead on Lap 137 and remained out front the rest of the way to win the rain-shortened Budweiser 300 at Autodrome Chaudiere. The Toyota Racing Development driver passed his teammate and defending series champion L.P. Dumoulin and held on to score the surprising win. "It's (the win) very special, it's kind of a dream come true," said Lessard. "I never expected to win my first ever NASCAR Pinty's Series race here at home, a major event with all the great drivers who have been here over time. "The guys at Dumoulin Competition gave me an awesome race car. It's hard to dominate like this with a one-race deal. It's your first time with the team, with the car and everything is new." Lessard also added that his car actually got better as the race went on past halfway. "I wasn't sure how the race would play out," Lessard said. "In practice we were okay on new tires, but we needed a little more speed. And on old tires, we just kept being better and better. I had to pace myself to slow down. "It was a lot of fun, I can't thank enough the Dumoulin Competition team for the awesome car, my partners Sociétés Louis Jacques and FRL Express, brothers Jean-Francois and Louis-Philippe Dumoulin, and everyone on the team." Kevin Lacroix, who won the season opener last month and finished second on the podium at Jukas Motor Speedway in the second race of the season, followed Lessard at the finish to continue his best start of any Pinty's Series season. "We always have a hard time here and we were targeting top 5 maybe top 6 and we would've been really happy," Lacroix said. "And now second place, top contender. Everything is very nice for us, we're really happy, gaining a lot of points, taking the points lead." Alex Labbe scored his best series finish since he returned to full-time competition coming home third after starting from the pole with Andrew Ranger and Alex Tagliani rounding out the top five. Mark Dilley scored his second top-10 finish of the season in sixth, followed by Brett Taylor's best series finish in seventh. Brandon White raced from a lap down to finish eighth with Simon Dion-Viens and Donald Theetge completed the top 10. Fin St # Driver Sponsor / Owner Car Laps Status Led Pts 1 07 Raphael Lessard Societes Louis Jacques / FRL Express (J.F Dumoulin) Dodge 286 2 74 Kevin Lacroix Bumper to Bumper / Total / Gates (Sylvain Lacroix) Dodge 286 3 36 Alex Labbe Hotel Le Concorde / Silver Wax / Festidrag (Dave Jacombs) Ford 286 4 27 Andrew Ranger Mopar / Pennzoil (Doug Kennington) Dodge 286 5 18 Alex Tagliani RONA / EpiPen / St-Hubert / Spectra Premium (Scott Steckly) Chevrolet 286 6 64 Mark Dilley Leland / NTN Bearings / Sharkbite (Susan Micks) Ford 286 7 46 Brett Taylor Wingn It Restaurants (Bud Morris) Dodge 286 8 04 Brandon White Early Detection is the Key Chevrolet 286 9 37 Simon Dion-Viens Castrol / Rousseau Metal / Best Buy Pieces d' (Clement Samson) Ford 285 10 24 Donald Theetge Mercedes-Benz St Nicolas / Circuit Acura (Scott Steckly) Chevrolet 284 11 22 Marc-Antoine Camirand GM Paille (Scott Steckly) Chevrolet 283 12 17 D.J. Kennington Castrol Edge (D.J. Kennington) Dodge 280 13 21 Jason White Powder Ventures Excavations (Melissa Mckenzie) Dodge 280 14 02 T.J. Rinomato * HOLR / RGC / Watson Building Supplies (Susan Micks) Ford 279 15 47 L.P. Dumoulin Weathertech Canada / Bellemare / Eibach (Marc-Andre Bergeron) Dodge 271 16 3 Jason Hathaway Kubota / Choko / Premium Bulk Systems / Kugel (Ed Hakonson) Chevrolet 271 17 1 Anthony Simone Silverline Tools / Mopar / CBRT / WMI (Bud Morris) Dodge 198 Rookie drivers are denoted with an asterisk. * Race shortened to 286 laps due to Rain.


Need a budget-friendly new spot? Though apartment hunting can be challenging, don't despair just yet there are deals to be had. So what does the low-end rent on a rental in Cleveland look like these days and what might you get for your money? We took a look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments in Cleveland via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide , to find out what budget-minded apartment seekers can expect to find. Take a look at the cheapest listings available right now, below. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.) Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Links included in this article may earn Hoodline a commission on clicks and transactions. 12701/12600 Shaker Blvd. This studio studio, situated at 12701/12600 Shaker Blvd. in Buckeye Shaker, is listed for $340/month. In the unit, you'll find hardwood flooring and air conditioning. On-site laundry, garage parking and an elevator are offered as a building amenities. Good news for animal lovers: both dogs and cats are permitted here. Per Walk Score ratings, this location is very walkable, is fairly bikeable and has good transit options. (See the complete listing here .) 563 E. 118th St. Next up is this 800-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, located at 563 E. 118th St. in Forest Hills and listed for $500/month. In the unit, you'll get hardwood flooring. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee. According to Walk Score, this location is quite walkable, is bikeable and has some transit options. (Here's the listing .) 6910 Gertrude Ave. This one-bedroom, one-bathroom , situated at 6910 Gertrude Ave. in South Broadway, is also listed for $500/month. In the unit, anticipate high ceilings. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee. According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is very walkable, is relatively bikeable and has some transit options. (See the listing here .) 4820 Broadview Road To round things out, there's this 650-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom at 4820 Broadview Road in Old Brooklyn. It's being listed for $565/month. In the unit, there are granite countertops and hardwood flooring. The building features on-site laundry. Dogs and cats are allowed. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee. According to Walk Score, this location is somewhat walkable, is relatively bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options. (Here's the full listing .) This story was created automatically using local real estate data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


HIGHLANDS, NJ   In a stunning announcement Thursday morning, the National Park Service announced that all outdoor concerts at Sandy Hook/Gateway National Recreation Area have been canceled for the entire summer 2019 season, due to the discovery of a single piping plover nest near where the concerts are held. One single plover nest was discovered by park rangers on June 3, in close proximity to Lot E, according to the National Park Service, which operates Sandy Hook. For decades now, the concerts have been held every Wednesday night at Lot E. They attract thousands of people, and feature many local Jersey Shore bands. Thursday's news will likely disappoint thousands of Monmouth County residents who enjoyed a summer evening of live music on the beach. The concerts were also free, offering an accessible, public form of entertainment for all. "The concerts were hugely popular," said one Monmouth County local. "This is not going to go over well." Federal law prohibits any human activity from taking place within 1,000 meters of a piping plover or its nest, said Daphne Yun, a spokeswoman for the National Park Service. The National Park Service runs and maintains Sandy Hook, a federal park, similar to the operation of Yosemite or Yellowstone. The piping plover is a threatened species in New Jersey, and anyone familiar with the Jersey Shore is used to seeing large swaths of beaches and dunes blocked off by the state Department of Environmental Protection for plover nesting grounds. "All along the Atlantic shore from the Carolinas to New Jersey beaches, there are fewer than 3,000 nesting pairs of these special birds. We want to help these shorebirds survive," said the National Park Service in a prepared statement. "That means this year, the free beach concerts that have been a hallmark of summer on the North Jersey shore will not be offered." "It's not just one bird; it's a nest with eggs in it," added Yun. "We understand that these concerts are a 25-year tradition and they are very popular. But this is a threatened species and it's a federal law to protect them." The concerts are organized by the Sandy Hook Foundation, a non-profit organization that is a fundraising partner for Sandy Hook. Their entire summer 2019 line-up had already been announced and published on the web when the federal government made the decision to shut it all down. Yun said the federal park service made the decision this week. A call to the Sandy Hook Foundation was not immediately returned Thursday. Many of the acts were local Jersey Shore musicians, eager to play at such as a well-loved venue. The concerts were supposed to kick off next Wednesday, June 19; the first band to play would have been Asbury Park-based Waiting on Mongo. Brian Kirk, the lead singer of Brian Kirk and The Jirks, a popular local band, said he received the call Thursday morning from another singer   the entire season had been canceled. "I got a text from another singer who said, 'The whole series is canceled and I'm sick about it,'" Kirk told Patch, speaking from his Rumson home. "I was looking forward to it, it's one of the biggest shows we play all year. But to these up-and-coming bands, it's probably more devastating to them." "The park did try to find an alternative location, but could not identify anything that meets the Foundation's needs or the spirit of what this program has become," said Gateway Superintendent Jen Nersesian in a statement. "We are disappointed right alongside our visitors, but appreciate everyone's support in helping to save a species on the brink." This is only the most recent crackdown the National Park Service has taken at Sandy Hook: Earlier this year, they angered many along the Jersey Shore when they announced they were banning alcohol at Sandy Hook . The Sandy Hook booze ban was announced in April and became effective immediately. Many enjoyed watching the concerts on a warm summer night, with the ocean in the background, a beverage, alcoholic or otherwise, in hand. The Park Service didn't see it as innocent fun. "Sandy Hook has become a party beach," said Chief Ranger Greg Norman when the ban was first announced. He wasn't referring to the Wednesday night concerts specifically. "People don't come here for a beer, they come here for a six pack." "Maybe the piping plovers are actually staging a protest against the alcohol ban," joked Kirk. "Look, they're the federal government. Fun is at the bottom of their priority list, right behind balancing the budget and a bunch of other stuff that nobody cares about." Sandy Hook just happens to be one of the main nesting grounds for the piping plover in the entire state. In total, there are up to 20 piping plover nests in Sandy Hook this season. Piping plovers are listed not as an endangered species, but a threatened species: That's mostly because they nest right along the beach; decades of beachfront development in New Jersey and elsewhere destroyed their nesting grounds. New Jersey has taken an extremely aggressive approach to saving the piping plover, even killing foxes in Island Beach State park because they are a natural plover predator. "Noise scares the birds so much they can't focus on what they flew here to do: live on Sandy Hook for a couple of months, then move on," said the National Park Service in a statement. "Forty percent of all the piping plovers in New Jersey come out of Sandy Hook, so we're excited there is a nest here," said Yun. All kidding aside, Kirk said he was saddened by the abrupt decision, and many others would be, too. "I am upset. But I guess if we're going to do something about saving the environment and clean oceans, we have to sacrifice things," he told Patch. "Come to the Pier Village concerts in Long Branch. I guarantee a piping plover would not nest there." Related: Sandy Hook/Gateway Nat'l Park Bans Alcohol Effective Immediately


From an assisted living symposium to a public safety discussion, there's plenty to enjoy in Orlando this week. Read on for a rundown of ideas for how to fill your calendar. 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. Orange County Assisted Living Facilities Symposium From the event description: Calling on the assisted living community! Come out to this free event, enjoy breakfast and donate to a good cause. The goal of this event is to strengthen the relationships between Orange County Office of Emergency Management and the Healthcare community and provide information about state and federal requirements. Bring one non-perishable food item, which will be donated to the Second Harvest Food Bank. When: Tuesday, July 23, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Where: Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, 411 Mercy Drive Admission: Free Click here for more details, and to get your tickets ASD Boot Camp From the event description: If you teach students with ASD, this boot camp is for you. Presented by the UCF Center for Autism, the two-day workshop covers topics such as structuring the classroom for success, collecting data and evidence-based Instructional formats, classroom management and more. Open to new and experienced teachers. When: Thursday, July 25, 8:30 a.m.- Friday, July 26, 3:30 p.m. Where: Nova Southeastern University in Orlando, 4850 Milennia Blvd. Admission: Free Click here for more details, and to get your tickets Summer Story Time at the Orlando Fire Museum From the event description: Bring your kids to this story time program this Thursday at The Randall R. Tuten Orlando Fire Museum. It includes a fire safety lesson, and light refreshments will be served. Recommended for children six years and under. When: Thursday, July 25, 10-11:30 a.m. Where: Randall R. Tuten Orlando Fire Museum, 814 E. Rollins St. Admission: Free Click here for more details, and to get your tickets Reflections of Trauma From the event description: If you're interested in community health, this free event is for you. We invite anyone interested in understanding trauma, its effects and effective coping methods to join us at this free. Dr. David Cavalleri, a mental health counselor with a specialization in trauma, will present. When: Thursday, July 25, 1-2:30 p.m. Where: 320 N Fern Creek Ave, 320 N. Fern Creek Ave. Admission: Free Click here for more details, and to get your tickets One Orlando Alliance Community Discussion on Public Safety From the event description: Join us for a panel discussion on inequality and hate crimes that impact LGBTQ+ individuals and the greater community. Participate in a question and answer session this Thursday at Holden Heights Community Center as we seek solutions to complex issues. When: Thursday, July 25, 5-8 p.m. Where: Holden Heights Community Center, 1201 20th St. Admission: Free Click here for more details, and to get your tickets This story was created automatically using local event data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Ross Chastain's risky strategy to switch running for NASCAR Truck Series points from Xfinity Series mid-season is already paying off. Chastain won the first two stages and then held off Brett Moffitt to win Sunday's rain-delayed M&M's 200 at Iowa Speedway, taking the first very important step need to qualify for the Truck Series playoffs. With the win, Chastain also collected an extra $50,000 as part of the Triple Truck Challenge. If he were to win the bonus again next weekend at Gateway, he would collect a total of $100,000 in that race. Chastain grabbed the lead for the first time on a two-lap restart in Stage 1 and remained in command for the remainder of the race. "This team is just so good. We started with a good baseline and just went from there. These guys are just so good - they make the race trucks go so fast," Chastain said after the win."You just don't know what it feels like to have race trucks that race like this - nothing else matters. "This is what ever race car driver in the world is working toward is opportunities like this. We won another one! It means the world to get this opportunity. "It just a dream come true right now." To qualify for the series playoffs, Chastain must now be in the top 20 of series points by the conclusion of the regular season. Read Also: Ross Chastain switches to Truck points in championship gamble The win is his second this season with Niece Motorsports and second of his career in 68 starts. Ben Rhodes finished third, Harrison Burton was fourth and Grant Enfinger rounded out the top-five. Chandler Smith, a 16-year-old Toyota development driver making his first start in the series, rebounded from radio issues and a pit road speeding penalty to finish ninth. On Lap 138 of 200, Austin Hill hit Johnny Sauter off Turn 4, which sent Sauter into the wall. In his wrecked truck, Sauter then returned to the track under caution and ran down Hill and wrecked him. Hill was able to continue on in the race. Well then... pic.twitter.com/vfRBzPvgQA   FOX: NASCAR (@NASCARONFOX) June 16, 2019 Sauter was immediately parked by NASCAR for the remainder of the race and order to report to the NASCAR hauler after the conclusion of the event. "I got better things to worry about than the No. 13 truck," Hill said after the race. The race returned to green on Lap 145 with Chastain in the lead, followed by Moffitt, Rhodes, Matt Crafton and Burton. With 40 laps to go in the race, Chastain held a small lead over Moffitt with Rhodes running in third. Burton was fourth and Enfinger completed the top-five. After 180 laps, Chastain had built a more than 1 second lead over Moffitt as Rhodes continued to run in third. With five laps remaining, Chastain remained solidly in front of Moffitt. Stage 2 Chastain completed a sweep of both stages, dominating on his way to the win in the second 60-lap stage over Rhodes. Moffitt finished third, Enfinger was fourth and Smith ended up fifth. Following the break between Stages 1 and 2, only a handful of trucks elected to pit and Chastain led the way on the restart on Lap 67. Sauter elected to pit for some repairs but was penalized for speeding on pit road and had to restart from the rear of the field. After 80 laps, Chastain maintained just over a second lead on Rhodes. Smith had rallied from his extended pit road stop to correct radio issues and was running fifth. With 30 laps remaining in the second stage, Chastain had moved out to a more than 2-second lead over Rhodes while Moffitt was running third. After 110 laps, Chastain's lead had expanded to 4.3 seconds over Rhodes. Moffitt ran third, Enfinger fourth and Smith remained in fifth. Stage 1 Chastain went from third to first over the final two laps to claim the Stage 1 victory over Crafton. What a race to the line in Stage 1! 😳 @RossChastain takes the high road to win the stage at @iowaspeedway ! 📺: @FS1 pic.twitter.com/b9vlMbQmPu   #TheTrip (@NASCAR_Trucks) June 16, 2019 Enfinger ended up third, Sauter fourth and Rhodes completed the top-five. Smith, who started on the pole, moved out to a 2.7-second lead over Crafton after the first 10 laps. Enfinger ran third, more than 3 seconds behind the leader. After 20 laps, Smith had expanded his lead to more than 4 seconds. Enfinger remained in third, Sauter was fourth and Moffitt rounded out the top-five. Halfway through the first stage, Crafton had cut Smith's lead down to 3 seconds with Enfinger continuing to run in third. Smith had also reported radio problems as he was having difficulty with his radio communications with his spotter. With 20 laps remaining in the first stage, Smith maintained an almost 3 second lead over Crafton Enfinger was closing on Crafton for a battle for the second position. On Lap 53, Juan Manuel Gonzalez hit the wall off Turn 4 to bring out the first caution. Smith had an extended pit stop in order that his team could work on his radio issues. Crafton was the first off pit road and took over the lead on the restart on Lap 59. He was followed by Enfinger and Rhodes. Tyler Hill had to start the race from the rear of the field for making unapproved adjustments on his No. 56 Chevrolet.


"Get in!" Bo Jin yelled at his ball as his 30-foot birdie putt rolled toward the hole Friday at Inverness Club's par-4 18 th hole. The ball listened, dropping and giving Jin a 1-up victory over Kelly Chinn in the semifinals of the U.S. Junior Amateur. Jin, a 17-year-old from Beijing, will face Preston Summerhays, a 4-and-3 winner over Joe Pagdin in the other semifinal, in Saturday's 36-hole final. What.A.Match! Bo Jin rolls in this 💣 to advance to tomorrow's #USJuniorAm final! pic.twitter.com/lPCmPuYIzL   USGA (@USGA) July 19, 2019 The younger brother of 2015 Asia-Pacific Amateur champion Cheng Jin, Jin entered the week ranked No. 777 in the World Amateur Golf Ranking and winless in national amateur and junior events. His best finish is a T-2 showing at last year's AJGA Junior Players. He'll have a chance to break through Saturday after winning a thrilling match over Chinn. Jin built a 3-up lead through five, capping that run with a long birdie make at the par-3 fifth. However, Chinn got two back with pars at Nos. 6 and 7. Later in the match, Chinn birdied the par-4 11 th and parred the par-3 12 th to tie things up. And when Jin built another 2-up lead with a 12-foot eagle make at the par-5 13 th and par at the par-4 15 th , Chinn won Nos. 16 and 17 to send the match to No. 18. In the end, though, it was Jin willing his ball in the hole at the last and punching his ticket to the final. Summerhays will be waiting after a convincing win over Pagdin, a likely GB&I Walker Cupper this year at No. 41 in the WAGR. A dominant back-nine showing earned Preston Summerhays a place in the #USJuniorAm final and the @Lexus Performance of the Day. pic.twitter.com/aXjxpkrlc1   USGA (@USGA) July 19, 2019 Pagdin held a 2-up advantage after seven holes before Summerhays won four straight holes and took a 2-up lead of his own. Pagdin was noticeably gassed after a two-month stretch that's included the U.S. Junior, European Boys Team Championship, Wyndham Cup, The Amateur, St. Andrews Links Trophy and Thunderbird International Junior. He managed to halve the par-4 12 th with bogey, but three holes later Summerhays was sinking an 8-footer for par to seal the victory. Summerhays, the 16-year-old son of instructor and former Tour player Boyd Summerhays (and nephew of current Tour pro Daniel Summerhays), is coming off his second straight Utah State Amateur victory and at No. 208 in the WAGR is, like Jin, looking for his signature national win.


Looking to add a new companion to the family? There are dozens of adorable pups up for adoption at animal shelters in and around Detroit, so you won't have to look far to find the perfect fit. Hoodline used data from Petfinder to power this roundup of puppies available for adoption near you. Read on to meet some friendly, furry locals. (Details like pet availability, training, vaccinations and other features are based on data provided by Petfinder and may be subject to change; contact the shelter for the latest information.) Opal, Labrador retriever Opal is a sweet female Labrador retriever puppy currently residing at Home Fur-Ever . Opal plays well with others, and she's happy to keep company with other dogs. She has all of her shots. More on Opal: I am a spunky girl who loves to give kisses and cuddle on your lap at night. My rambunctious nature makes everybody else seem calm by comparison, although I do need my beauty sleep. Apply to adopt Opal today at Petfinder . Stitch, terrier mix Stitch is a male terrier puppy currently housed at Home Fur-Ever . Stitch loves other dogs, and he already has all of his shots. Notes from Stitch's caretakers: Stitch is a sweet baby boy who loves to play with his foster sisters and take long naps on top of the puppy pile. He loves to cuddle close to his foster mom and always gives his foster dad kisses. Stitch would love to find a home that will spoil him with toys, love and attention. Read more about how to adopt Stitch on Petfinder . Lilo, black Labrador retriever and Labrador retriever mix Lilo is a darling female black Labrador retriever puppy being kept at Home Fur-Ever . Lilo is ready to make friends, and she's happy to keep company with other dogs. Lilo has been vaccinated. Lilo's current caretakers say: Lilo loves a good romp with her litter mates but is the first to chill on her bed and take a nap. She is an independent baby but does not like to have her people out of sight. Lilo just wants someone to love and to love her back. Read more about Lilo on Petfinder . Paisley, Labrador retriever and retriever mix Paisley is a charming female Labrador retriever puppy being cared for at Home Fur-Ever . Paisley gets along well with other dogs and is vaccinated. Notes from Paisley's caretakers: This is Paisley who loves snuggling. She loves being picked up, laying with you and giving kisses. Paisley loves getting her belly rubbed so much. She gets along with other dogs, young children and people. Read more about how to adopt Paisley on Petfinder . Reese, Labrador retriever and retriever mix Reese is a male Labrador retriever puppy in the care of Home Fur-Ever . Reese will get along great with your other dogs. He's vaccinated. Reese's current caretakers say: Reese is a playful and outgoing little pup. He's fun to be around and is learning how to play fetch. He loves being around people, kids and dogs and playing tug of war with his sister, Paisley. Read more about how to adopt Reese on Petfinder . Schwartz, Labrador retriever and retriever mix Schwartz is a handsome male Labrador retriever puppy currently residing at Home Fur-Ever . Schwartz is a social butterfly, and he's happy to keep company with other dogs. He is vaccinated. Here's what Schwartz's friends at Home Fur-Ever think of him: Schwartz has a super happy tail that won't stop wagging. Schwartz loves to lay on his back and get his belly rubbed. When Schwartz is not napping or getting a belly rub, he loves for his brother to chase him. Apply to adopt Schwartz today at Petfinder . Fritz, Labrador retriever and retriever mix Fritz is a male Labrador retriever puppy being cared for at Home Fur-Ever . Fritz is the life of the party, and he'll get along great with other dogs. Fritz is vaccinated. Read more about Fritz on Petfinder . This story was created automatically using local animal shelter data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Plus, cocktail stalwart Kumiko gets a major national honor and more intel Popular Italian restaurant Tesori shutters after six years in the Loop Theater goers and other downtown eaters have officially lost one of the area's more popular Italian restaurants. Tesori , which had been open for six years at 65 E. Adams Street, has shut down for good, its website announces . The restaurant had previously been closed temporarily since April 3 as a casualty of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra musicians' strike, and ownership apparently decided to pull the plug for good in the space that was previously home to Rhapsody . This Chicago cocktail bar is a Food & Wine best new restaurant One of Chicago's hottest cocktail bars is now one of the country's best new restaurants, according to Food & Wine . Kumiko , the Japanese-inspired stalwart from Julia Momose and Oriole team, landed at No. 5 on the magazine's annual list as it prepares to unleash its new basement omakase bar tonight. The magazine also named Passerotto 's ddukbokki lamb ragu as its " mashup of the year ." An over-the-top baseball-themed popup bar opens in Wrigleyville After previously going all out for Christmas and St. Patrick's Day popups in Wrigleyville, Deuces and the Diamond Club is now a decked-out baseball-themed popup with "wall-to-wall décor from the entire major league" including a throne made out of bats, sliders with buns in Cubs colors, over-the-top boozy shakes, and much more. Check out a photo of Deuce's Major League Bar below, which is now open and will hold a grand opening party on May 31. The bat throne at Deuce's Major League Bar West Town's Fleetwood Mac popup bar reopens with CBD cocktails And finally, West Town's Fleetwood Mac-themed popup bar has joined the CBD craze as its run is extended once again. Rhiannon , which is open again Thursdays through Sundays through the spring and summer inside the Rookery at 2109 W. Chicago Avenue, now serves eight CBD cocktails including "Crystal Visions" with Champagne, edible glitter, and purple rock sugar crystals.


Canada announced Sunday it was temporarily shutting its embassy in Venezuela, blaming President Nicolas Maduro for refusing to accredit diplomats critical of his regime. At the same time, Ottawa is reviewing the status of Maduro envoys to Canada. Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland said in a statement that "the regime has taken steps to limit the ability of foreign embassies to function in Venezuela, particularly those advocating for the restoration of democracy" there. In January Canada, along with the United States and major Latin American powers, was among the first to recognize Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido's claim to be acting president, beginning a months-long power struggle between him and Maduro. Soon, Canadian diplomats in Venezuela "will no longer be in a position to obtain diplomatic accreditation under the Maduro regime, and their visas will expire," Freeland said. "Therefore, we are left with no choice but to temporarily suspend our operations at the Embassy of Canada to Venezuela, effective immediately." More than 50 countries now recognize Guaido rather than leftist firebrand Maduro, who has presided over a crumbling economy and was re-elected in a ballot widely regarded as a sham. Freeland also said Canada is "evaluating the status of Venezuelan diplomats appointed by the Maduro regime to Canada."


BALTIMORE, MD   A Prince George's county woman whose baby suffered permanent brain damage at birth has won a $229.6 million malpractice judgment against Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. A Baltimore jury on July 1 awarded Erica Byrom and her daughter, Zubida, what her attorneys said is the largest medical malpractice verdict ever awarded in the United States, The Baltimore Sun reports. Five years ago, Byrom was erroneously told by doctors that she had dangerously high blood pressure from preeclampsia and that her baby would die or suffer brain damage. Byrom decided not have a cesarean section, and Zubida suffered brain injuries during delivery from a lack of oxygen. State law caps malpractice verdicts, so Byrom will receive about $200 million, said Mary Koch, her attorney. "We are grateful to the jury for their careful consideration," Koch said. "The verdict of the jury insures that Zubida will receive the care and treatment she needs and deserves for the rest of her life." The girl has cerebral palsy and requires round-the-clock care, her family said. Read the full story on The Baltimore Sun website .


Video by GeoBeats WASHINGTON   John Dean, a star witness during Watergate who helped bring down the Nixon presidency, testified Monday that special counsel Robert Mueller has provided Congress with a "road map" for investigating President Donald Trump. Dean, telling the House Judiciary Committee he wanted to provide some historical context, compared Mueller's findings to those of congressional investigators looking into the Nixon administration decades ago. Dean, who was White House counsel during Richard Nixon's administration, was brought in as a star witness as House Democrats opened three days of sessions aimed at focusing public attention on the findings of the Russia investigation and the president's actions. "We have a responsibility to do this work, to follow the facts where they lead," said Chairman Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., as he gaveled in the hearing. He said the intent was to make certain "no president, Democrat or Republican, can ever act in this way again." Ahead of the hearing, Nadler announced that the Justice Department has agreed to turn over some of the underlying evidence from Mueller's report, including files used to assess whether Trump obstructed justice. In the first breakthrough in weeks of negotiations over the report, Nadler said the department will begin complying with the committee's subpoena on Monday and provide some of Mueller's "most important files." He said all members of the committee will be able to view them. The Justice Department did not have an immediate comment. In response to the agreement, Nadler said Democrats would not vote on holding Attorney General William Barr in criminal contempt, for now. Instead, the House will vote Tuesday on a resolution that would empower the Judiciary Committee to file a civil lawsuit for Mueller materials. "We have agreed to allow the Department time to demonstrate compliance with this agreement," Nadler said in a statement. "If the department proceeds in good faith and we are able to obtain everything that we need, then there will be no need to take further steps." The deal is unlikely to give Democrats all of what they were requesting   including an unredacted version of the report and secret grand jury testimony. But it is the first agreement that the Judiciary Committee has been able to strike with the department since the report was issued in April. The slate of televised sessions on Mueller's report means a new, intensified focus on the Russia probe and puts it on an investigative "path"   in the words of anti-impeachment Speaker Nancy Pelosi   that some Democrats hope leads to Trump's impeachment. In doing so, they are trying to aim a spotlight on allegations that Trump sought to obstruct a federal investigation as well as his campaign's contacts with Russia in the 2016 election. And they will lay the groundwork for an appearance from Mueller himself, despite his stated desire to avoid testifying. Monday's hearing is the start of three days of Russia-related action on Capitol Hill. The House Intelligence Committee on Wednesday intends to review the counterintelligence implications of the Russian meddling. Mueller said there was not enough evidence to establish a conspiracy between the Trump campaign and Russia, but he said he could not exonerate Trump on obstruction. On Tuesday, the House has scheduled the vote to authorize lawsuits against Barr and former White House counsel Donald McGahn for failing to comply with subpoenas from the Democratic-controlled House. The vote will put the full House on record approving the lawsuits, if leaders and committees decide they want to move forward with them. Barr had defied a subpoena to provide an unredacted version of Mueller's report, along with underlying evidence. McGahn, who is frequently referenced in the report, has defied subpoenas to provide documents and testify before the House Judiciary Committee. Language in the resolution also would make it easier for committee chairmen to take the Trump administration to court. The chairmen could take legal action to enforce subpoenas in the future without a vote of the full House, so long as the chairmen have approval from a five-person, bipartisan group where Democrats have the majority. With Trump pledging that "we're fighting all the subpoenas," Democratic leaders want to avoid repeated floor votes on contempt resolutions that would detract from their legislative agenda. The procession of hearings and votes in the week ahead is partly designed to mollify anxious Democrats who have pushed Pelosi, D-Calif., to begin impeachment proceedings immediately. Pelosi has rejected that option, preferring a slower, more methodical approach to investigating the president, including the court fights and hearings. During a meeting with Nadler and other committee heads last week, Pelosi made the case that she would rather see Trump voted out of office and "in prison" than merely impeached, according to a report in Politico. A person familiar with the exchange confirmed the account to The Associated Press. Educating the American public on what is in the Mueller report is a priority for Democrats, who believe Trump and his allies have created the public impression that the report said there was no obstruction of justice. Trump has made that assertion repeatedly, echoing Barr's judgment that there was not enough evidence in the report to support a criminal obstruction charge. Mueller said in the report that he could not exonerate Trump on that point. The special counsel did not find evidence to establish a criminal conspiracy between Trump's campaign and Russia. But the report details multiple contacts between the two. Republicans are poised to defend the president at the hearings and challenge Democrats on the decision not to open impeachment hearings. Georgia Rep. Doug Collins, the top Republican on the House Judiciary Committee, sent Nadler a letter Friday calling the upcoming hearing a "mock impeachment hearing" and warning Democrats to be civil when speaking of the president. Collins said in the letter that outside of impeachment proceedings, "it is out of order for a member of Congress, in debate, to engage in personalities with the president or express an opinion, even a third party opinion, accusing the president of a crime. The rules are clear on this point."


Days after Pope Francis elevated Father Junipero Serra to sainthood, vandals struck the Carmel Mission where the remains of the controversial missionary are buried, toppling statues and damaging gravesites. The vandals, who police say acted sometime Saturday night or early Sunday morning, splashed paint throughout the cemetery and basilica and scrawled "Saint of Genocide" on a headstone. Carmel police Sgt. Luke Powell said the incident was being investigated as a hate crime because the vandals targeted "specifically the headstones of people of European descent, and not Native American descent." Serra, an 18th century friar who brought Catholicism to California, has been criticized by many for his harsh treatment of Native Americans. Despite protests, Pope Francis canonized Serra on Wednesday in a ceremony in Washington, D.C., saying the friar "sought to defend the dignity of the native community," and suggesting his legacy has been misinterpreted. The Carmel Mission had planned an event Sunday celebrating Serra's sainthood. Instead, staff and volunteers spent the morning picking up statues and scrubbing off graffiti. "Pray that the people [who] did this take responsibility for their actions on this sacred property and that they seek reconciliation," a mission representative wrote on Facebook. "Let us remember that we live in a loving community and let us not be discouraged by such things. As St. Serra said, "Always look forward, never back." Powell said investigators were reviewing surveillance video to try to identify the vandal or vandals. There were several security guards stationed overnight at the mission, he said, but the vandalism went undetected until 7 a.m. Sunday. Investigators were still pursuing leads, but had not received any tips from the public as of Monday morning. "No one has claimed responsibility for the act," Powell said. Interested in the stories shaping California? Sign up for the free Essential California newsletter >> The Carmel Mission has seen an uptick in visitors in recent months in advance of Serra's canonization and as controversy has grown. The Spanish missionary arrived in what would become California in 1769 and established nine missions between San Diego and San Francisco. He viewed the indigenous tribes as heathens who desperately needed the Gospel, and baptized thousands of Native Americans. The Spanish brought diseases that devastated the indigenous population, and were known for flogging those who disobeyed and capturing those who tried to leave the missions. Serra's role in such violence is disputed, and the matter has been debated on university campuses and in the halls of the state Legislature. This year, legislators attempted to replaced a statue of Serra that sits in the National Statuary Hall Collection in Washington with a statue of Sally Ride, an astronaut and educator whose legacy is less controversial than that of the Catholic Church's newest saint. Those at the mission expressed shock. "When I came out for Mass this morning, I was disappointed, but it could have been much worse," Carmel Mission Basilica pastor Father Paul Murphy told KSBW. "Being a saint doesn't mean a person is perfect. "We all have our flaws, we all have our defects, and so it was with Serra." Anyone with details about the vandalism is urged to call police at (831) 624-6403 . Times staff writer Veronica Rocha contributed to this report. ALSO: 'God bless America,' pope says at end of U.S. trip Suspect identified in Banning shooting rampage UPDATE 7:21 a.m. Sept. 28: This post has been updated with reaction. This article was originally posted at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 27. Sign upPrivacy Policy


BOSTON   Jake DeBrusk got a step on Robert Bortuzzo and he was off to the races. Despite missing the net on the breakaway, the message was already sent. Two minutes into the Stanley Cup Final, the Boston Bruins flashed the speed and skill that got them to this point and exploited it to beat the St. Louis Blues in the series opener. If the Blues have any hope in Game 2 Wednesday night and beyond, they will have to slow down the Bruins somehow, some way. "There's different ways that you can wear guys down whether it's physicality or speed," DeBrusk said. "That's the game now. That's how you have to play. It's just races to loose pucks and then playing physical when the opportunity presents itself." Game 1 will be remembered for 5-foot-9 Boston defenseman Torey Krug's helmetless hit on Robert Thomas, but the Bruins won because they came at the Blues in waves. They got contributions up and down the lineup and played a style that flustered St. Louis into turnovers and a 30-12 shot disadvantage in the final two periods. The fact that 77.2 percent of teams that win Game 1 go on capture the Cup doesn't much matter to Blues coach Craig Berube and his players. The Blues, after all, climbed from last place in the NHL on Jan. 3 all the way to the final. They also responded well after a similar, sluggish start to the Western Conference final against San Jose. Armed with that confidence, the Blues understand the key to earning a split in Boston is stunting their opponents' relentless rush. "It's not feeding into their transition as much," center Ryan O'Reilly said. "When we have an opportunity to put it behind them and play that 200-foot game, we need to because you give them the opportunities, they can move the puck real quick and they come at you full speed. It's not giving them any real easy opportunities." Boston's top line of Brad Marchand, Patrice Bergeron and David Pastrnak had zero points at even strength , but in the end the Bruins didn't need them on the score sheet. Coach Bruce Cassidy credited team defense for Boston's eight-game playoff winning streak, the first in the NHL since the L.A. Kings in 2012   just don't overlook how all the layers of offense can affect opponents. "Usually the teams that are still left here are the teams that have that depth and four lines who can skate and wear teams down," Bruins center Charlie Coyle said. "It's not just two, three lines doing that. It's every time a line's out there making something happen whether it's something little or scoring a big goal or playing solid defensively or wearing them down in their own end. That's hard to play against through four continuous lines." Maybe a game-winner and primary assist from fourth-line forward Sean Kuraly and a goal by third-pairing defenseman Connor Clifton wasn't in the script, but the Bruins' depth was no secret coming into the series. Neither was the potency of its power play, which cashed in on the fourth of five St. Louis penalties in Game 1 and is always a threat to score. Getting back to discipline is one necessary ingredient for St. Louis, as is limiting turnovers. The Blues want to turn the tables on the Bruins and make them defend instead of cranking up the offense. "We need a lot more O-zone time," Berube said. "They're a good forecheck team. They pressure, they've got good speed, they're a well-structured hockey team. Our puck support wasn't very good in the second and third period and puck play in general. Just too many turnovers. We need better support, better puck play." Cassidy and his staff figured out after the first intermission that Boston could skate wide around the Blues' bigger defense and create scoring chances that way. Now it's on Berube and his blue liners to close off that avenue to the net   which is easier said than done. "They obviously have a lot of skilled players: They're small and fast and they make plays," Blues defenseman Colton Parayko said. "Trying to eliminate them from getting to speed just coming out of their D-zone is obviously crucial. If we can eliminate our blue line from them and allow them to carry it in over our blue line, that's a big thing." NOTES: Berube said D Vince Dunn, who missed the past four games after taking a puck to the face last round, has a chance to play in Game 2. ... The Bruins are expected to go with the same lineup as Game 1. ___ More AP NHL: https://apnews.com/NHL and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports


James "Whitey" Bulger Jr., a cold-blooded mobster who was found dead in a West Virginia prison cell six months ago, died of "blunt force injuries of the head," according to a death certificate obtained Thursday by an NBC affiliate in Boston. The document states the 89-year-old was assaulted inside his cell, where he was found shortly after 8 a.m. on Oct. 30, 2018. The manner of death was homicide, according to the document. Although the document provides the first official word on how Bulger died, law enforcement officials previously said his killers struck him with a padlock stuffed inside a sock and then wrapped him in a blanket to try to conceal the attack. Bulger lived as a fugitive for 16 years and even topped FBI's most-wanted list before he was found living near in Santa Monica, Calif., in 2011. He was convicted two years later and was serving a life sentence for 11 murders, extortion and racketeering schemes that authorities said earned him more than $25 million. The Irish American crime boss had been transferred to the high-security United States Penitentiary, Hazelton just a day before he was killed. No one has been charged in his death, but a potential suspect is Fotios "Freddy" Geas, a Massachusetts hitman who reportedly hates "rats." Bulger had a long and corrupt relationship with FBI agents before becoming a fugitive, often feeding them tips on other criminals. His longtime girlfriend, Catherine Greig, is also behind bars for helping Bulger. Visit New York Daily News at www.nydailynews.com


Four NFL teams are set to receive some salary cap space tomorrow due to June 1 cuts, as ESPN's Field Yates points out on Twitter . Those clubs include: Bears: $1M ( Cody Parkey , story ), Chiefs: $9.55M ( Eric Berry , story ), Falcons: $6.45M ( Ryan Schraeder , story ), Panthers: $7M ( Matt Kalil , story ). What does this mean? Our own Luke Adams has explained the nuances of the June 1 designation. In simplest terms, a team's salary cap will account for a released-player's bonuses based on two separate time periods. If a player is designated for release prior to June 1, the remaining bonus money is immediately added to the following year's cap. Jason Fitzgerald of OverTheCap.com uses the 2013 release of Steve Breaston (Chiefs) as an example. The wide receiver completed two years of his five-year contract, meaning he was only paid $2M of his $5M bonus. Therefore, since he was designated for release prior to June 1, the remaining $3M in bonus money was added to the Chiefs' 2013 salary cap. However, if a player is designated for release after June 1, then the player's current-year bonus (in regards to the salary cap) remains the same for that respective year. The rest of that bonus money would then be added to the following year's cap. So, using Breaston as an example, if the Chiefs had designated him for release after June 1, then the team would have seen $1M in bonus money added to its salary cap in 2013. Then, in 2014, the remaining $2M would be accounted for. So why were teams announcing these releases prior to today? The NFL allows each team to designate two players as a post-June 1 cut. This allows the players to be cut immediately, providing them with more time to find their next gig. This was seemingly a concession by the teams, as they're still receiving that salary-cap relief. For the Bears, Chiefs, Falcons and Panthers, this added cap space will be especially useful as they look to sign their draft picks or extend their current players. These teams could also be looking to clear some space for a free-agent acquisition, as the Panthers are presumably doing for defensive tackle Gerald McCoy .


This could be a big one. Tanguy Ndombele had one of the top seasons in Ligue 1, and Tottenham Hotspur will reportedly smash their transfer record to sign the Lyon midfielder according to Sky Sports . [ MORE: Women's World Cup power rankings ] The fee will be above $82 million for the 22-year-old, who scored a goal with a career-best seven assists in league play this season, adding a pair of goals against Hoffenheim in the Champions League. Ndombele is a center midfielder who will give plenty of options for Mauricio Pochettino in the midfield, and he joins a pair of similar-minded midfielders who moved from Ligue 1 to the Premier League on big money last season (Fulham's Jean-Michael Seri and Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa). Lyon had Ndombele on loan for a year before spending around $10 million to buy him from Amiens, who retained a 20 percent stake in any profit Lyon would make on a future sale of the player. Ndombele has six caps for France, and his last three were all starts. Follow @NicholasMendola


Shares of online scrapbook company Pinterest surged 25 percent in their debut on Thursday, giving it a market capitalization of $15.8 billion and signaling increased investor appetite for new tech listings. The offering of 75 million shares was priced at $19, above the expected range of $15 and $17, and raised $1.4 billion in net proceeds. The shares opened at $23.75 and touched a high of $24.89 at of 1548 GMT. The company breezed past the $12 billion valuation it commanded in its last private fundraising round in 2017 after the final pricing on Wednesday. Shares of Zoom Video Communications, another technology company that debuted on Thursday, opened 80 percent above the IPO price of $36. Pinterest is a social-scrapbooking website that allows users to search for various topics, from home improvement projects to travel tips, with results often showing handy infographics. It also lets users to create social "boards," which relate to certain topics or theme, and encourages users to follow each other and their boards. The company earns money through advertisements, which are placed among the "pins" or posts that users upload on the site. The IPO was underwritten by a 12-member team that included Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan. (Reporting By Aparajita Saxena in Bengaluru; Editing by Sriraj Kalluvila)


SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador   Attorney General William Barr said his review of the origins of the Russia investigation is focused on U.S. intelligence gathering before the Federal Bureau of Investigation opened its formal inquiry in July 2016 and could lead to rule changes for counterintelligence investigations of political campaigns. "Government power was used to spy on American citizens," Mr. Barr told The Wall Street Journal, in his first interview since taking office in February. "I can't imagine any world where we wouldn't take a look and make sure that was done properly." He added: "Just like we need to ensure that foreign actors don't influence the outcome of our elections, we need to ensure that the government doesn't use its powers to put a thumb on the scale." Get news and analysis on politics, policy, national security and more, delivered right to your inbox Mr. Barr's first few months on the job have been dominated by controversy surrounding his handling of special counsel Robert Mueller's report and its aftermath, including his vocal defense of President Trump, whose actions he determined didn't constitute a crime. Mr. Barr began his own investigation into the early stages of the Russia probe, a move Democrats and some former law-enforcement officials said was a politically motivated attempt to appease Mr. Trump and his Republican allies. Mr. Barr denied that criticism. In his Wednesday interview, he declined to elaborate or offer any details on what prompted his concerns about the genesis of the Russia probe. Mr. Barr spoke to the Journal on board a government plane en route to El Salvador, where he is seeking ways to step up international cooperation against the street gang MS-13. Former Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein and FBI Director Christopher Wray have said in recent weeks they believed the investigation that was opened in July 2016 was appropriate or they had seen no evidence that any illegal activity had taken place. Mr. Wray has distanced himself from Mr. Barr's use of the term "spying" for legally permissible FBI surveillance. Mr. Barr, meanwhile, has continued to use the word, saying he didn't mean it pejoratively, though he has been criticized for using language that echoes Mr. Trump's Russia probe rhetoric. In a tweet Friday morning, Mr. Trump said his presidential campaign "was conclusively spied on." He added: "TREASON means long jail sentences, and this was TREASON!" The broad review is, at this point, not a criminal investigation, a person familiar with it said. Mr. Barr didn't offer a timetable for the completion of the review. He is working closely with CIA Director Gina Haspel, Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats and Mr. Wray. Mr. Barr didn't specify what changes to protocol he is considering. FBI agents are governed by hundreds of pages of rules and guidelines about how they conduct investigations, including those involving political campaigns. But the circumstances surrounding a counterintelligence probe involving a presidential campaign posed novel questions for the bureau. "We went to the books that we had available to us. There is some guidance, and we applied the law….It's just very difficult,'' Jim Baker, who was the FBI's general counsel at the beginning of the Russia inquiry, said in a Lawfare podcast last week. The probe is being led by John Durham, Connecticut's U.S. attorney. "I was looking for someone who is tenacious, who is used to looking at sensitive material involving government activities, who has a reputation for being fair and evenhanded," Mr. Barr said. In 2008, Mr. Durham investigated the CIA's destruction of videotapes showing the torture of terrorism suspects and later looked at whether agency officials broke any laws. Mr. Barr wouldn't specify what pre-election activities he found troubling, nor would he say what information he has reviewed thus far or what it has shown. He said he was surprised that officials have been so far unable to answer many of his questions. "I have more questions now than when I came in," he said, but declined to detail them. Mr. Barr said he is interested in the underlying intelligence that sparked the bureau's decision to open the counterintelligence investigation, as well as the actions officials took based on that intelligence. Mr. Barr invoked Vietnam-era intelligence abuses like the surveillance of antiwar activists as a reason to raise these questions. Mr. Trump and his congressional allies have praised Mr. Barr's work as an acknowledgment of their allegations that Trump associates were unfairly targeted for surveillance and that federal law-enforcement officials were politically biased against the president in a way that could have affected their work. Former officials have defended their actions as appropriate given the alarming nature of the information they had. The special counsel's report detailed extensive efforts by the Russians to interfere in the 2016 election, but it didn't establish a conspiracy with the Trump campaign. It also detailed efforts by Mr. Trump to influence the investigation but didn't reach a conclusion on whether the he obstructed justice. Mr. Barr's review comes as the Justice Department's inspector general is also examining whether law enforcement appropriately obtained surveillance warrants against a former Trump campaign aide. Another U.S. attorney, John Huber, was also asked to look at issues related to the Russia investigation and several other allegations against the FBI by Republicans, but Mr. Barr said he put that Russia-related inquiry on hold while the inspector general does his work. Multiple former FBI officials have testified that the bureau opened the counterintelligence investigation in July 2016 into people affiliated with the Trump campaign after receiving information from the Australian government that a foreign-policy adviser to the campaign, George Papadopoulos, appeared to know about Russian plans to use "dirt" they had on Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. Mr. Papadopoulos, who pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about his contacts with a Russian government intermediary and served a two-week sentence, has since alleged he felt he was the victim of inappropriate investigative efforts by the U.S. government. An FBI informant, Stefan Halper, and a woman who identified herself as his research assistant, for example, both met with Mr. Papadopoulos soon after the opening of the investigation, and pushed him to say whether Russia was helping the Trump campaign, according to Mr. Papadopoulos's book, "Deep State Target." Mr. Halper hasn't commented on the allegations. The FBI also obtained a warrant to monitor the electronic communications of another Trump foreign-policy adviser, Carter Page, after he left the campaign, in part by using information provided to them by Christopher Steele, a former British agent and past reliable source, who at the time was being paid by Democrats to conduct his research. Former officials have defended their actions as appropriate, given the circumstances. In June 2016, the Democratic National Committee said it had been breached by Russian government hackers, as leaked emails from Democrats started appearing online. "The case was about Russia, period, full stop. That was the focus of the investigation," Mr. Baker, the FBI's former general counsel, said on the Lawfare podcast. "It would have been highly, highly inappropriate for us not to pursue it," he said. Write to Sadie Gurman at sadie.gurman@wsj.com and Aruna Viswanatha at Aruna.Viswanatha@wsj.com


EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP)   Since taking Daniel Jones with the sixth pick overall in the draft, the biggest question facing Pat Shurmur and the New York Giants is when does the kid replace Eli Manning at quarterback? A two-time Super Bowl MVP, the 38-year-old Manning is expected to start in the opening weekend of the season. So when? There's the usual speculation Jones will play this season if the Giants, who have won eight games over the past two seasons, fall out of playoff contention. With Manning, the No. 1 pick overall in the 2004, in the final year of his contract, next year also is a possibility. The topic is something neither quarterback, nor the Giants, want to discuss. One person who will talk about it is Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner. Warner was replaced by Manning after the ninth game of the '04 season. New York had a 5-4 record and was in the playoff hunt. "When you are the veteran guy and you know there is a guy behind you that eventually is going to play, it was always one of those things you had to fight. Not playing worried about making a mistake, or getting tight and playing differently than before," Warner said Thursday as the Giants opened training camp. "Most guys will not tell you that, but it is the way it is. You go: 'How long is my leash? If I have a bad game, is that it?. If I have a bad half, is that it?'" Warner had signed a one-year, $3 million contract after he was cut by St. Louis, so he knew it was a matter of time before Manning played. His goal was to hang on for two years   he had a player option for a second season   or parlay it into another job. He never finished the first year. After a 5-2 start, the Giants lost consecutive games to Chicago and Arizona, and coach Tom Coughlin made the change. Coughlin called Warner into his office and told him he was the better of the two quarterbacks and the move wasn't fair. "I think Tom's approach was we're not a great football team, and it doesn't mean something can't happen. But is it better to kind of start the future and start building and get our young quarterback ready for that run two years from now and three years from now," said Warner, who watched Manning go 1-6 the rest of the 2004 season. It turned out to be the right move for New York. The Giants went 11-5 the following season and won the NFC East. Two years later, they won the Super Bowl, the first of two Manning would win. "I think there's a lot more flexibility with this situation because of who Eli is and the ability to kind of let this thing really play out instead of having to sit here and look for the first opportunity to get Daniel," said Warner, now an analyst for NFL Network. "I don't think the Giants are going to be doing that." Warner said Manning can still make all the throws, provided his line protects him. It's been that way throughout his 18-year career. The lack of protection and injuries to his receivers are the major reasons New York has made the playoffs once since winning the Super Bowl in February 2012. Jones still has much to prove to Warner. He has all the intangibles to play in the NFL, but can he raise his game as a pro and make the throws under more pressure? "When you watched him in college, there were times that physically where you wondered does he have that   that next-level talent from a physical standpoint doesn't mean he can't be great with that," he said. "It just means the margin of error shrinks a lot and you have to be in tune with all those other things that you have to do." Time will tell. Warner chose to leave the Giants after his one season and went to Arizona, where he led the Cardinals to the Super Bowl in 2008. He retired after the 2009 after being injured in a playoff game against the Saints. ___ More AP NFL: https://apnews.com/NFL and https://twitter.com/AP_NFL


The Lakers' two superstars, LeBron James and Anthony Davis , give them a chance to compete right now. But most recent NBA champions have had at least three stars. It's probably only a matter of time until one of the several two-star team adds a third star and gains an upper hand in the championship chase. Could that be the Lakers by developing from within? Kyle Kuzma , via Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN : "I don't feel no pressure, but I believe that I am capable of being that superstar," Kuzma told ESPN. "I put a lot of work in. My progress through my journey shows that I can be there. I developed every single year, dating back to college, and I don't see that development stunting at all." Of course, Kuzma believes in himself. He has made it so far . His confidence has been a big part of his journey. But he must develop a lot to become a star. A lot . His game also needs a ton of adjustments for him to become a "third" star. He doesn't have the complementary skills   defense, passing, etc.   to complement other stars. His specialty is scoring, the most-traditional star skill. Davis might be best-suited to be the "third" star. He has an all-around game and limitations with his individual scoring . But good luck convincing him to take a backseat to Kyle Kuzma. It'd be great for Kuzma to take that next step. But it's much easier said than done.


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Ahmad Fawzi Issa has been on death row for more than 20 years, but now he could soon be set free and sent home to his native Jordan. In 1997, Issa was convicted of arranging the execution of his boss, but now a federal appeal court has said he must be retried or released. The prosecutors   who would be tasked with that retrial   say they are trying to reach a plea deal with Issa and that he will likely be released and deported. Issa was charged in a complicated murder-for-hire plot that resulted in the death of Maher Khrais, a grocery store owner, and his brother Zaid Khreis. The brothers were executed in the parking lot of a Westwood convenience store on Nov. 22, 1997. "Murder-for-hire is cold and calculating and shows absolutely no regard for human life," Hamilton County Common Pleas Judge David Davis said during a hearing at the time. "If there is a worst form of murder, this is probably it." Issa wasn't the only one implicated. Khrais' wife was accused of initiating the killings. There was also the gunman. All three were charged with murder, all faced the death penalty. Police and prosecutors said Issa was the middleman. They said he found the assassin, arranged to pay him and supplied the Mak 90 rifle used in the killings. He was found guilty and sentenced to death. However, the other two trials ended differently. The wife Linda Khriss, Khrais' wife, was acquitted. Prosecutors said she paid Issa to have her husband killed because he was planning to leave her. A Jordanian Christian, Khriss said she was disowned by her family for having a relationship with Khrais, a Muslim. The couple settled in Ohio, but Khriss was unable to have children. Khrais was in the process of dissolving their marriage and planned to go back to Jordan to be with another woman he was married to there, according to reports from the time. She told investigators on tape she paid someone $2,000 to have her husband beat up so he would know what it's like to be abused. During her trial, she later said police tricked her into saying that. She's one of the few people to ever be acquitted in a death penalty case in Hamilton County. The gunman Andre Miles, the gunman, admitted to killing the brothers. He said he owned Issa money and was promised to have his debt forgiven plus another $15,000 if he killed the men. His testimony was dramatic. Miles said he ate popcorn while he waited for the men outside the convenience store. When he pointed the gun at them, he said they threw money at him and begged not to be killed. He said he didn't set out to kill Khrais' brother, but shot him anyway because he saw his face. Miles was sentenced to life in prison. Two of the 12 jurors on his case would not hand down the death penalty. He remains in prison at the Marion Correctional Institution. The appeal Hearsay evidence presented during Issa's trial and the acquittal of Khrais' wife contributed to Issa's conviction being overturned. The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals opinion said witnesses recounted conversations they had with Miles, the gunman, after the shooting. Some of those witnesses contradicted each other and should not have been allowed during the trial, the judges wrote. In a concurring opinion, Judge Gilbert Merritt said the three separate murder trials contradicted each other. "Linda Khriss, facing the same charges as Issa, testified in her own trial and denied hiring anyone to kill her husband. She specifically exonerated Issa," Merritt wrote. "Linda Khriss was acquitted. Linda Khriss was available to testify at Issa's trial   and in fact, sat in the courtroom throughout much of his trial. Yet trial counsel failed to call her." The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals overturned Issa's conviction and death sentence last year, but that decision was appealed. Last week, the Supreme Court declined to take up the case, so the decision stands. Now out of appeals, prosecutors have a 120-day window to retry Issa or release him. In a statement from the Hamilton County Prosecutor's Office, Chief Assistant Prosecutor Mark Piepmeier said he believes Issa's sentence was unjust. "Issa was the least morally culpable of the three," he said. Prosecutors are working with Issa's attorneys on a possible plea deal. A pretrial hearing is scheduled for Thursday to discuss the case. More: Man sentenced to death in 1997 killing of Cincinnati store owner due back in court SUPPORT JOURNALISM : Subscribe today to get access to all of our coverage This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Ahmad Fawzi Issa: Man on death row for 1997 murder could be set free, sent to Jordan


Putting the Grocery-Getter to Work It's no secret that many SUVs have lost their truck-like capability. For the last two decades, automakers have been moving away from truck-based, body-on-frame designs, because consumers want a more comfortable ride and better use of space. But these new car-based SUVs, or " crossovers ," aren't always up to the task of towing. Most of the vehicles on this list are of the old-school variety   big, truck-based SUVs with the sturdy frames and big engines required to tow big loads. There are, however, a few automakers that were able to extract decent towing numbers from their crossover SUVs. U.S. News & World Report has compiled more than 20 SUVs that put up the best towing numbers among all sport utility vehicles. As you might have heard or seen in an ad, these figures are for when the SUV is "properly equipped." That means the number is typically associated with a specific engine, drivetrain, or options package designed to optimize the vehicle for towing. When possible, we'll highlight the necessary equipment. In many cases, it requires a "max towing package." We try to find the most affordable version of the vehicle that puts up the best towing numbers. We've ranked the vehicles by towing capacity, and we use price to break any ties, with the win going to the less expensive vehicle. We cite U.S. News overall scores for each vehicle. Keep in mind that our scores change constantly as new expert data and reviews become available. Read through the following pages to see the SUVs with the best towing. Follow MSN Autos on Facebook and Twitter 21) 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Max Towing: 7,200 lbs | Price w/ Max Towing: $68,645 | U.S. News Score: 8.4/10 The Jeep Grand Cherokee blends comfort and capability. It has an upmarket cabin outfitted with easy-to-use infotainment. For 2019, the Grand Cherokee gets added driver assistance features, including standard blind spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert. The Grand Cherokee boasts a lineup of potent engines, but if you re looking to tow, make sure to select the optional 5.7-liter V8 making 360 horsepower and 390 pound-feet of torque. The Trailer Tow Group IV option package adds a Class IV trailer hitch, heavy duty engine cooling, and a load-leveling suspension. Research the Jeep Grand Cherokee on MSN Autos | Find a Jeep Grand Cherokee near you 20) 2019 BMW X5 Max Towing: 7,200 lbs | Price w/ Max Towing: $61,250 | U.S. News Score: 8.4/10 BMW has completely redesigned the X5 for 2019 with a smart, sophisticated cabin and a new exterior design with a commanding grille. Behind that grille, you can get an optional V8 that is more powerful for 2019. However, the base six-cylinder engine in the xDrive40i is all you ll need to tow the maximum 7,200 pounds. The xDrive40i s turbocharged engine makes 335 horsepower and 330 pound-feet of torque, sending power through an eight-speed automatic transmission to all four wheels. The optional trailer hitch costs $550. Research the BMW X5 on MSN Autos | Find a BMW X5 near you 19) 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE Max Towing: 7,200 lbs | Price w/ Max Towing: $55,700 | U.S. News Score: 8.2/10 The Mercedes-Benz GLE has comfortable, balanced handling, and a lineup of potent engines. The twin-turbocharged V6 in the GLE 400 is what you ll need to tow 7,200 pounds. It makes 329 horsepower and 354 pound-feet of torque. That power is sent to the GLE s all-wheel drive system. You can do this towing work from the comfortable and opulent cabin of the GLE. The elegant cabin has supportive seats and is loaded up with plenty of standard features. You also get the benefit of 80 cubic feet of cargo space. Research the Mercedes-Benz GLE on MSN Autos 18) 2019 Toyota Sequoia Max Towing: 7,400 lbs | Price w/ Max Towing: $52,275 | U.S. News Score: 8.0/10 The Toyota Sequoia is a big, commanding SUV with standard V8 power. It makes 381 horsepower and 401 pound-feet of torque. Rear-wheel drive is standard and four-wheel drive is optional. You ll need that four-wheel drive to net the max towing, and the SR5 4WD trim is the least expensive way to do it. Other full-size SUVs can tow more, but as you ll learn later in this list, they also cost thousands more. The Sequoia has spacious seating, tons of cargo space, and standard driver assistance features, such as forward collision avoidance, lane departure warning, and adaptive cruise control. Research the Toyota Sequoia on MSN Autos 17) 2019 BMW X7 Max Towing: 7,500 lbs | Price w/ Max Towing: $73,900 | U.S. News Score: 8.4/10 The BMW X7 is an all-new three-row SUV with more than 90 cubic feet of cargo space and a world-class interior. The xDrive40i trim comes with a turbocharged six-cylinder making 335 horsepower. All-wheel drive is standard. A more powerful V8 is optional, but it s not necessary to hit the X7 s maximum tow rating. The X7 boasts 7,500 pounds of towing, and you can execute that towing from a supremely comfortable cabin outfitted with BMW s iDrive infotainment. The X7 is also available with innovative gesture control for the infotainment system. It lets you raise and lower the volume using hand gestures. Research the BMW X7 on MSN Autos 16) 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS Max Towing: 7,500 lbs | Price w/ Max Towing: $70,150 | U.S. News Score: 8.6/10 The aforementioned X7 was introduced to compete with the full-size, three-row Mercedes-Benz GLS , which provides tons of seating space and a supremely upscale cabin. The GLS also has an impressive 93.8 cubic feet of cargo space. The GLS boasts 7,500 pounds of towing across all three trims. That includes everything from the performance-oriented GLS 63 AMG to the GLS 450. This figure requires the optional trailer hitch. Research the Mercedes-Benz GLS on MSN Autos 15) 2019 Audi Q8 Max Towing: 7,700 lbs | Price w/ Max Towing: $67,400 | U.S. News Score: 8.5/10 The Audi Q8 is an all-new, performance-inspired SUV. It combines pronounced styling and flared fenders with a versatile crossover layout. It is a vehicle designed to offer driving performance while also delivering an elegant cabin and a large rear seat area. For Q8 shoppers looking to tow, any trim of the Q8 will get the job done   you just need to opt for the towing package, which is $650. The work is done by a 3.0-liter V6 that makes 335 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque, sent to Quattro all-wheel drive. Research the Audi Q8 on MSN Autos | Find an Audi Q8 near you 14) 2019 Audi Q7 Max Towing: 7,700 lbs | Price w/ Max Towing: $59,950 | U.S. News Score: 8.8/10 If you are set on a vehicle with the Four Rings on the grille but need more space for people and gear, the Audi Q7 has you covered. Though a bit older than the Q8 , it has over 71 cubic feet of cargo space and seating for seven. There are two engines available in the Q7: a turbocharged four-cylinder, and a turbocharged 3.0-liter V6. Selecting the latter, along with the Towing Package, results 7,700 pounds of towing capacity. The Towing Package includes the requisite tow hitch, as well as brake controller prewiring. Research the Audi Q7 on MSN Autos 13) 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Max Towing: 7,716 lbs | Price w/ Max Towing: $89,500 | U.S. News Score: 8.3/10 The Range Rover will tow 7,716 pounds when equipped with a supercharged V6. This engine makes 355 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque, sent through an eight-speed automatic transmission. The Range Rover also has various innovative towing features, and it does the towing work with the commanding presence of Land Rover s flagship SUV. The Range Rover boasts an opulent, world-class interior outfitted with posh, spacious seats and a host of standard features. Standard seating is five with a rear bench but can be upgraded to rear captain s chairs, dropping the capacity to four. Research the Land Rover Range Rover on MSN Autos 12) 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Max Towing: 7,716 lbs | Price w/ Max Towing: $67,500 | U.S. News Score: 8.3/10 The Land Rover Range Rover Sport can tow a surprising amount in nearly every trim, including the V6 Supercharged SE, which has the same engine as the Range Rover on the previous slide. The Range Rover Sport also has some features to make towing easier, such as the advanced Tow Assist. This feature uses cameras and a dial in the center console to guide the trailer without the difficult process of counter-steering while in reverse. Research the Land Rover Range Rover Sport on MSN Autos | Find a Land Rover Range Rover Sport near you 11) 2019 Toyota Land Cruiser Max Towing: 8,100 lbs | Price w/ Max Towing: $85,165 | U.S. News Score: 8.0/10 The Land Cruiser has always stood out in the Toyota lineup , so much so that it s considered a luxury large SUV . At $85,000, it has the price to match the qualification. It backs up its brawny styling with standard four-wheel drive and a standard V8 that makes 381 horsepower and 401 pound-feet of torque. Toyota provides the Land Cruiser with a standard integrated tow hitch, as well as four-pin and seven-pin trailer wiring connectors. That means the Land Cruiser can tow 8,100 pounds right out of the box, while also providing more than 80 cubic feet of cargo space. Research the Toyota Land Cruiser on MSN Autos 10) 2019 Land Rover Discovery Max Towing: 8,201 lbs | Price w/ Max Towing: $52,950 | U.S. News Score: 8.3/10 The Land Rover Discovery is a tall, long SUV with seating for up to seven, more than 88 cubic feet of cargo space, and incredible off-road capability. The Discovery comes standard with the same supercharged V6 from the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport , but it can actually tow more. Like its siblings, the Discovery features Advanced Tow Assist. Backing up a trailer can be a chore, so this system lets you pick the direction of the trailer, and the vehicle does all the steering inputs to make it happen. No more counter-steering! Research the Land Rover Discovery on MSN Autos | Find a Land Rover Discovery near you 9) 2019 Cadillac Escalade Max Towing: 8,300 lbs | Price w/ Max Towing: $75,195 | U.S. News Score: 7.7/10 The Escalade commands one of the highest prices of any vehicle in GM s lineup. Of course, buyers are rewarded with a handsome exterior and a plush cabin with comfortable seats. They re also rewarded with solid towing chops. The Escalade comes standard with GM s 6.2-liter V8 engine. It makes 420 horsepower and is able to achieve maximum towing when optioned with rear-wheel drive. R esearch Cadillac Escalade on MSN Autos 8) 2019 Chevrolet Suburban Max Towing: 8,300 lbs | Price w/ Max Towing: $50,800 | U.S. News Score: 8.2/10 The Chevy Suburban has the same towing capacity as the Cadillac Escalade but costs significantly less. The most affordable model to put up the max towing numbers is the rear-wheel-drive 1500 LS. It comes with a 5.3-liter V8 engine putting out 355 horsepower. Like its Silverado pickup sibling, the Suburban has trailer brake control and a helpful  tow/haul  mode. Research the Chevrolet Suburban on MSN Autos | Find a Chevrolet Suburban near you 7) 2019 Infiniti QX80 Max Towing: 8,500 lbs | Price w/ Max Towing: $65,500 | U.S. News Score: 7.7/10 The Infiniti QX80 is a beamy, imposing SUV with three rows of seating and more than 95 cubic feet of cargo space. It comes standard with a stout V8 making 400 horsepower. With the Luxe rear-wheel-drive trim, you are able to utilize all 8,500 pounds of towing. The Luxe trim comes standard with remote keyless entry, remote start, tri-zone climate control, leather seating, and a power rear liftgate. It also comes with an 8-inch touch screen display with navigation and a 13-speaker Bose sound system. Research the Infiniti QX80 on MSN Autos 6) 2019 GMC Yukon Max Towing: 8,500 lbs | Price w/ Max Towing: $49,600 | U.S. News Score: 7.6/10 Here is another large, truck-based GM SUV. In the Yukon , the SLE trim with rear-wheel drive will provide the max towing capacity of 8,500 pounds. It comes with the 5.3-liter V8 making 355 horsepower. It also tows more than the Escalade and Suburban , at 8,500 pounds. The SLE trim comes well equipped with features like tri-zone climate control, remote start, front and rear parking sensors, and an 8-inch touch-screen infotainment system. Research the GMC Yukon on MSN Autos | Find a GMC Yukon near you 5) 2019 Nissan Armada Max Towing: 8,500 lbs | Price w/ Max Towing: $47,100 | U.S. News Score: 7.9/10 The Armada is the Nissan-branded sibling of the QX80 . It also has a standard V8, but it makes 390 horsepower instead of 400. With the Armada, you get the same 8,500-pound towing capacity but pay thousands less for it. The vehicle to select is the rear-wheel-drive base trim. In addition to the standard V8, the Armada has composed handling, making it as comfortable in everyday driving as it is capable when you need to tow. For 2019, the Armada gains new standard driver assistance features, including forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and adaptive cruise control. Research the Nissan Armada on MSN Autos 4) 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe Max Towing: 8,600 lbs | Price w/ Max Towing: $48,800 | U.S. News Score: 8.4/10 The Chevrolet Tahoe comes well equipped with plenty of seating and cargo space, as well as an 8-inch infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . It also comes standard with a V8 engine that makes 355 horsepower, providing up to 8,600 pounds of towing   the most of any GM vehicle on this list. The Tahoe also comes with more than 94 cubic feet of cargo space and standard seating for eight. The Tahoe can be optioned with a first-row bench seat, bringing seating to nine. Research the Chevrolet Tahoe on MSN Autos | Find a Chevrolet Tahoe near you 3) 2019 Lincoln Navigator Max Towing: 8,700 lbs | Price w/ Max Towing: $77,555 | U.S. News Score: 9.0/10 The Navigator enters 2019 with minimal changes , following a full 2018 redesign . It has a relaxed ride and a spacious, comfortable interior. It comes standard with a twin-turbo V6 engine that makes 450 horsepower, routed through a 10-speed automatic. The Select 4X2 trim nets the max towing. The Select trim comes with features like an adaptive suspension system, a heated steering wheel, wireless phone charging, and a 360-degree camera. The Navigator also has various tech features to help make towing easier. Research the Lincoln Navigator on MSN Autos | Find a Lincoln Navigator near you 2) 2019 Dodge Durango Max Towing: 8,700 lbs | Price w/ Max Towing: $63,245 | U.S. News Score: 7.9/10 The Durango is somewhat long in the tooth, but Dodge keeps it relevant with the latest infotainment and plenty of powerful trims, including the available SRT. This performance-oriented trim comes with upgraded suspension tuning, Brembo brakes, and a 6.4-liter V8 that makes 475 horsepower. The SRT trim is also the one to get if you want to take advantage of the Durango s 8,700-pound max towing capacity. You ll have to select the Trailer-Tow Group IV, which costs $1,195 and adds a trailer hitch, four- and seven-pin connectors, and trailer brake control. Research the Dodge Durango on MSN Autos 1) 2019 Ford Expedition Max Towing: 9,300 lbs | Price w/ Max Towing: $52,130 | U.S. News Score: 8.7/10 If you want an SUV that can tow more than any other, look no further than the Ford Expedition . Its standard EcoBoost twin-turbocharged V6 makes 375 horsepower. The Expedition puts up the best towing numbers in the XLT rear-wheel-drive setup. To reach those numbers, you ll need to select the Heavy Duty Trailer Tow Package. The Expedition provides high-tech towing features, such as the available Pro Trailer Backup Assist system, which allows you to more easily pilot the vehicle in reverse. Research the Ford Expedition on MSN Autos | Find a Ford Expedition EL near you More Shopping Tools From U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report is your prime source of up-to-date car information. If your dream car wasn't included on the previous slides, take a look at our new car deals page , where we track hundreds of the best car, truck, and SUV deals each month. We rank and review nearly every vehicle available using data from hundreds of independent reviews written by America's top automotive journalists. 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None SUVs With the Best Towing Capacity 2019 Ford Expedition - Max Towing: 9,300 lbs | Price w/ Max Towing: $52,130 2019 Dodge Durango - Max Towing: 8,700 lbs | Price w/ Max Towing: $63,245 2019 Lincoln Navigator - Max Towing: 8,700 lbs | Price w/ Max Towing: $77,555 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe - Max Towing: 8,600 lbs | Price w/ Max Towing: $48,800 2019 Nissan Armada - Max Towing: 8,500 lbs | Price w/ Max Towing: $47,100 2019 GMC Yukon - Max Towing: 8,500 lbs | Price w/ Max Towing: $49,600 2019 Infiniti QX80 - Max Towing: 8,500 lbs | Price w/ Max Towing: $65,500 2019 Chevrolet Suburban - Max Towing: 8,300 lbs | Price w/ Max Towing: $50,800 2019 Cadillac Escalade - Max Towing: 8,300 lbs | Price w/ Max Towing: $75,195 2019 Land Rover Discovery - Max Towing: 8,201 lbs | Price w/ Max Towing: $52,950 2019 Toyota Land Cruiser - Max Towing: 8,100 lbs | Price w/ Max Towing: $85,165 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Sport - Max Towing: 7,716 lbs | Price w/ Max Towing: $67,500 2019 Land Rover Range Rover - Max Towing: 7,716 lbs | Price w/ Max Towing: $89,500 2019 Audi Q7 - Max Towing: 7,700 lbs | Price w/ Max Towing: $59,950 2019 Audi Q8 - Max Towing: 7,700 lbs | Price w/ Max Towing: $67,400 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS - Max Towing: 7,500 lbs | Price w/ Max Towing: $70,150 2019 BMW X7 - Max Towing: 7,500 lbs | Price w/ Max Towing: $73,900 2019 Toyota Sequoia - Max Towing: 7,400 lbs | Price w/ Max Towing: $52,275 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE - Max Towing: 7,200 lbs | Price w/ Max Towing: $55,700 2019 BMW X5 - Max Towing: 7,200 lbs | Price w/ Max Towing: $61,250 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Max Towing: 7,200 lbs | Price w/ Max Towing: $68,645