KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Royals have been waiting to catch a few breaks. They got one Sunday. Whit Merrifield got a fortunate hop on an RBI single in the 10th inning, and the Kansas City Royals beat the New York Yankees 8-7 despite blowing a six-run lead. ''I was saying better lucky than good,'' Merrifield said. ''It just worked out for us today. The hop went our way.'' Merrifield hit a sharp, two-out grounder toward third baseman Gio Urshela with speedster Billy Hamilton at second. The ball skipped over the head of Urshela - considered a strong defender at the hot corner - giving Hamilton time to race home. ''I just pounded it right in the ground. It was a pretty poor swing, but I'll take it,'' Merrifield said. Hamilton had walked against Jonathan Holder (3-2) and stolen second to set up the play. Hunter Dozier and Jorge Soler homered on back-to-back pitches in the fifth inning and Martin Maldonado and Ryan O'Hearn also went long as Kansas City hit four home runs in a game for the first time this season. All four had multihit games, with Dozier matching a career high with four hits. New York's Aaron Hicks tied it in the ninth with a two-run single off Ian Kennedy as the Yankees scored three runs, all with two outs, to make it 7-7. Kevin McCarthy (2-1) threw a scoreless 10th to earn the win. Kansas City once again hit around Domingo German, who leads the majors with nine wins. German gave up a career-high seven runs on nine hits in five innings. ''This is definitely a bad day for me today,'' German said through a translator. ''I couldn't command my pitches today. I missed on location and that's what happens when you miss on location.'' In 11 innings against Kansas City this season, German has given up 10 runs and six homers, taking losses in both games. The 26-year-old has allowed 16 runs and three homers in 49 1/3 innings in his 10 other appearances, nine starts. ''This guy, who's every bit as good as anybody in the league, we've had two really, really good ball games with him and had him in line for another loss today,'' Royals manager Ned Yost said. Danny Duffy pitched six innings, allowing four runs, one earned, and five hits. A throwing error by shortstop Adalberto Mondesi extended the Yankees' sixth inning, and Gleyber Torres hit a three-run shot to center two batters later. ''I felt really bad about that. I got to pick up my boys,'' Duffy said. ''I got to do a better job of that and really bearing down when it matters most.'' After the Yankees took a 1-0 lead in the second, Maldonado belted a three-run homer in the bottom of the inning. O'Hearn added a solo shot in the fourth. Nestor Cortes Jr. threw four shutout innings in relief of German. ''Coming into the game, we were down, I knew I had to eat up innings because the bullpen is a little shot and that's exactly what I did,'' Cortes said. YANKEE DOMINANCE The Yankees have had their way with Kansas City in the 21st century. Despite Sunday's loss, New York still captured the season series this year, winning five of seven games. The Yankees are 16-1-3 in season series against the Royals since 2000 and have won five straight. In that same timeframe, New York is 100-44 against Kansas City, its best record against any AL club. TRAINER'S ROOM Yankees: LHP James Paxton (left knee inflammation) took pitcher's fielding practice and threw long toss Sunday and is likely to return to the rotation this week. ... SS Didi Gregorius was the designated hitter for Class A Tampa, getting two hits, including a homer. ... Dellin Betances (right shoulder impingement) will resume throwing bullpens either Monday or Tuesday. ... OF Aaron Judge (left oblique) told the YES Network he hopes to begin swinging a bat this week. ... RHP Jake Barrett was placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to May 23, with right elbow inflammation. UP NEXT Royals: Kansas City heads to Chicago for a three-game set with the White Sox. RHP Homer Bailey (4-5) starts Monday for the Royals against RHP Ivan Nova (3-4). Yankees: New York returns home as the Padres travel to the Bronx. The Yankees haven't announced a starter for the opener while LHP Matt Strahm (2-3) gets the ball for San Diego. --- More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP-Sports


The Toronto Blue Jays are seeing some tremendous production out of Cavan Biggio, who was called up just days ago. On Sunday, the son of Hall of Famer Craig Biggio got his first hit. The journey begins! Congrats to @doinitBIGgio23 on his first career @MLB hit! pic.twitter.com/5RHDJFw91t   Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) May 26, 2019 Then, less than an hour later, he blasted his first MLB home run   a towering shot to right field. Caven't you heard? @doinitBIGgio23 just hit his first BOMB! pic.twitter.com/NGBnlsPxae   Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) May 26, 2019 Biggio is now clearly ready to join Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in the burgeoning phenom department for the Jays. Related slideshow: 2019 MLB season (provided by imagn)


The Yankees called a familiar name with their 20th-round selection, drafting high school pitcher Jack Leiter. The right-hander is the son of former Yankees pitcher and broadcaster Al Leiter and is considered one of the top arms of the entire draft class. Were it not for the younger Leiter's commitment to attend Vanderbilt in the fall, he "would have gone [in the] top 10 picks, easy" a scout tells MLB Network's Jon Heyman . It isn't unusual for teams to take a flier of a pick on such prospects just to see if they could be enticed to begin their pro careers early, and despite the past ties between the Yankees and the Leiter family, both Baseball America's J.J. Cooper and MLB.com's Mark Feinsand both believe Jack Leiter will indeed head to Vanderbilt. Cooper doesn't think the Yankees have the bonus pool budget available to offer Leiter anything close to his asking price to forego his college commitment, while Feinsand counters any suggestion of a possible "wink-wink" deal between Leiter and his dad's old team by noting that the senior Leiter currently works for the Mets as an adviser in the baseball ops department. As the draft officially comes to an end for another year, here's more news and notes from the 2019 class… The Mets selected high-school right-hander Matthew Allan with the 89th overall pick, an intriguing part of a strategy by the team to focus their efforts "into largely a three-player draft," J.J. Cooper writes for Baseball America . Allan is another of the draft's top high school arms but reportedly wanted a $4M bonus (greater than the slot price for all but the top 14 picks) to turn pro rather than attend the University of Florida. The 89th overall pick only carries a $667.9K recommended price, though the Mets drafted all college seniors (who have less negotiating leverage) in Rounds 4 to 10 to potentially carve out space in their bonus pool. By saving money on those picks and perhaps even on first-rounder Brett Baty, the Mets could have enough to meet Allan's price. Matt Ehalt of Yahoo Sports also reports that Allan's actual demand is "not near the $4M that has been thrown out," so the team could have even more breathing room. The Cubs haven't had much success in developing their own pitchers in recent years, and their pick of right-hander Ryan Jensen with the 27th overall selection represents how the team is adjusting its thinking in trying to solve this problem, MLB.com's Jordan Bastian writes. "Ryan Jensen certainly hits the nail on the head in terms of things that I've talked about that we probably avoided," Cubs senior VP of player development and amateur scouting Jason McLeod told Bastian and other reporters. Jensen has had mechanical issues during his time at Fresno State, and at only 6-feet, 180 pounds, the righty doesn't cut an imposing figure on the mound. The young hurler had two important supporters, however, in Cubs area scout Gabe Zappi and pitching coordinator Brendan Sagara, plus McLeod was himself impressed watching one of Jensen's starts in person on May 16. Reports from the night prior to the draft suggested that the Orioles were still considering multiple options as the first overall pick, and general manager Mike Elias indeed told reporters (including MLB.com's Joe Trezza ) that "the first four picks were all under significant discussion from us at one point or another." Rather than take Bobby Witt Jr., Andrew Vaughn or JJ Bleday, the O's instead stuck to expectations and chose top-rated prospect Adley Rutschman . "There are pros and cons with every player profile and every player. We like to work our way through all of that and ultimately decided for the long-range benefit of the organization that this was the right pick," Elias said. It's hard to argue with the choice, given that Rutschman was widely seen as the top talent available in this year's class (and perhaps in many years ). Elias praised his new player as "a team leader on and off the field" and "a future fixture for this organization."


PATERSON   A 16-year-old boy was fatally shot in the head Thursday evening, authorities said. The shooting happened on East 19th Street in Paterson, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia Valdes said in a statement. When officers arrived at 7:02 p.m., they found the teen lying in the apartment lobby with a gunshot wound, the statement said. The teen was pronounced dead at the scene, the statement said. Paterson police were stationed outside the Madison Apartments building. It's Paterson's fourth homicide of the year and 32nd shooting. Three people have been killed in those shootings and 38 wounded. One homicide was a stabbing. At this point in 2018, the city had two homicides and 21 shootings. As of Friday morning, the investigation was ongoing and the Prosecutor's Office asked anyone with information to call 1-877-370-PCPO or email tips@passaiccountynj.org. People are also asked to call the Paterson Police Detective Bureau at 973-321-1120. Joe Malinconico of the Paterson Press contributed to this article. Check back for more on this developing story. More: Clifton teen shot Wednesday night, prosecutor's office seeks information More: Teen arrested in armed robbery of Paterson liquor store More: Skin care manufacturer leaves Bergen County for new site in Paterson Support local journalism Investigations into local topics take time and resources. Readers help support these efforts with their subscriptions. Support our journalism and become a subscriber today. Click here for our special offers. This article originally appeared on North Jersey Record: 16-year-old boy fatally shot in the head in Paterson, NJ


Indianapolis Colts rookie linebacker Bobby Okereke was the subject of sexual assault allegations during his time at Stanford in 2015. The third-round pick addressed those allegations on Saturday. Following the team's training camp practice at the Grand Park Sports Complex on Saturday, Okereke defended himself against the allegations-which were filed through the school and not in a formal charge with the police. "Those were untrue allegations," Okereke told reporters via IndyStar . "I fully complied with the school investigation and was found not responsible. I informed the team about it during the pre-draft process." Though he had not been named publicly as the subject of the allegations at the time of the Senior Bowl, Okereke did reveal the information to the Colts during the pre-draft process. General manager Chris Ballard felt that with all of the information and the fact that there were no formal charges made, the team felt comfortable selecting Okereke in the third round. "I don't want to sit here and act like we don't have sympathy for both sides," said Ballard in June, addressing the media in an impromptu update . "It happened four years ago, and because there were no (police) charges and no disciplinary action taken by the university, and because of his track record since, we felt comfortable drafting him." The Colts ran their own investigation leading up to the draft and came away comfortable with selecting Okereke. Ballard said they did not interview the accuser. The Colts did not interview the accuser because they didn't think that was necessary given the other details. Whether she would have cooperated is anyone's guess. No idea. - Stephen Holder (@HolderStephen) June 5, 2019 Okereke will be competing for a starting role with Anthony Walker in the middle of the defense and now looks forward to helping his new team. "Right now, I'm just focused on making this team," said Okereke. "Helping this team out like I can and moving forward." The Stanford product is not expected to be investigated by the NFL as the allegations were made before he entered the league. MORE: LeBron James jumps into Bronny's layup line for a ridiculous dunk Behind the scenes with new-look Nets: 'We got stars without mortgaging everything'' Gregg Williams blowing away Adam Gase with Jets training camp defense Packers rookie Rashan Gary reports to camp at 10 percent body fat Joe Staley has high praise for Nick Bosa after 49ers first practice


A homeowner in La Puente was hospitalized but is OK Monday morning after a car drove into her bedroom and nearly landed on top of her. The crash occurred just before midnight as the victim was sleeping in her home in the 1000 block of North Molinar Avenue. The driver of a 2013 BMW M3 lost control and slammed the vehicle through a cinder block wall and into the victim's bedroom, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Lt. James Long said. Grace Fierro said she was thrown from her bed before she realized what had happened. "I just remember I was on the floor stepping on all the sheetrock," Fierro said. David Fierro, who was in another room watching TV at the time, said he could barely see his wife through all of the dust and was unable to get into the bedroom after the crash. Emergency crews were eventually able to free her and get her to a hospital. She was later released and told KTLA she was shaken up and left with a bump on her head but otherwise OK. "Thank God that's all it is. Nothing serious," Grace Fierro said. Investigators said it was unclear how fast the car was going, or if it was racing anyone, when it crashed into the home. The driver is has not been identified and is not yet in custody, however, investigators believe they may know who the person is, Long said. The driver is likely facing felony hit-and-run charges, and possibly others pending the outcome of the investigation, Long said. Code enforcement will need to go to the home to determine if it is still inhabitable. The Fierro's say they have lived in the home for 37 years.     ©2019 KTLA-TV, Los Angeles Visit KTLA-TV, Los Angeles at www.ktla.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.


Phoenix's weather outlook shows a dry week ahead, according to drone-powered weather forecasting service Saildrone . The coming week will also bring hot temperatures, sticking around through Thursday. Temperatures will reach a high of 111 degrees on Monday and Tuesday. Skies will be mostly cloudy today, turning cloudy on Saturday. Winds are forecast to reach a modest high of 13 mph on Tuesday, while today will be calmer with a top speed of just 6 mph. This story was created automatically using Saildrone's local weather forecast data, then reviewed by an editor. We also incorporate historic weather data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


The Kings are interested in Patrick Beverley , a source tells Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee. Beverley would help take the pressure off of De'Aaron Fox , serving at the point guard's backup. Beverley is reportedly seeking a deal three-year, $40M range. The Kings should have no problem accommodating that type of a deal, as the team has just under $53M in guaranteed contracts on the books for next season. The Mavericks, Bulls, Clippers, and Lakers are all also expected to have interested in Beverley. Most of those teams seem to have a connection between them and the point guard. Beverley is from Chicago. He shares an agent with Mavs star Luka Doncic and he played in Los Angeles this past season. Beverley made slightly more than $5M last season and will almost certainly see a raise on his annual salary next season.


All eyes will be on Tiger Woods next week at the 2019 PGA Championship as he continues his comeback from the depths of personal and career misery. But it's a safe bet to say the most popular golfer with the New York crowd at Bethpage Black will be another native southern Californian: Phil Mickelson. As was shown at the 2002 and 2009 U.S. Opens at Bethpage, the loud and proud Long Island crowd loves them some Lefty. They wildly cheer the swashbuckling Mickelson's every move. But they can be rude and crude with golfers they dislike. When Sergio Garcia waggled too long over his shots at the 2002 Open, one fan gave him the Bethpage version of the Bronx cheer: "Hit the f ing ball!" MORE: A major debate: Can Tiger Woods catch Jack Nicklaus? The Mickelson worship at Bethpage makes for interesting TV, according to the CBS Sports announce team preparing to call the PGA. Lead play-by-play announcer Jim Nantz says the fan favorite "embodies the spirit of New Yorkers" more than any golfer out there. The New York crowd would have related to Arnold Palmer in his heyday the way they relate to Mickelson. "He's got that go-for-broke nature. A high-risk, high-reward player. He's interactive. He's hands-on with his fans. It's just very relatable to them," Nantz said. "They believe he's one of them. I do too. He's a Californian by birth. But he's got a New York esprit de corps." CBS on-course reporter Amanda Balionis studied broadcast journalism at nearby Hofstra University. So she knows the passionate New York crowds very well. They're proud of the public Bethpage's rep as "The People's Country Club." The New York crowd senses, too, how much Mickelson loves them, Balionis said. "I remember interviewing him a couple of years ago in the tri-state area and he said to me, 'Coming to New York was the first time my kids thought I was cool but how fans reacted to me,'" she recalled. "He loves that. When you can have your teenage kid say, 'Dad, man, you're really cool here in New York,' I think he really takes all of it in. He loves that. "As a north easterner, I think the fans are awesome. You can't fake anything with those fans out there. They know more about sports than most people in the world. They're here for entertainment, they're here for the competition. They're just die-hard sports fans. So I think when you can put golf into a city and a place like that, I think the energy is just going to be unreal." Lead analyst Nick Faldo expects the atmosphere to be "manic." Fans will be going nuts as Woods tries for his second straight major after his Masters victory and 15th overall, only three behind Jack Nicklaus. But the New York crowd can be tough on golfers they don't like. Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson were spotted playing a round together on Wednesday at Bethpage Black ahead of next week's PGA Championship: https://t.co/XLqh8Yp0sS pic.twitter.com/i9C4KVWn38   Golf Digest (@GolfDigest) May 8, 2019 Can the brash crowds at Bethpage get unruly at times? In a New York minute. Faldo remembers galleries loudly counting (in Spanish) every time a jittery Garcia gripped and regripped his club. "I've never heard that one before." But Mickelson appeals to all golf fans, not just New Yorkers, according to Faldo. As Golf Digest put it : "Big Apple fans love Phil Mickelson. You got a problem with that?" "Phil is flat-out entertainment: You don't know what you're going to get," Faldo said. "He's either going to bomb it 320 (yards) through the air. Or it will go sideways. That's part of the entertainment. Phil will keep trying until he gets the ball in the hole. So anything can happen." CBS also broadcast Woods' stirring win at Augusta National Golf Club for his fifth green jacket. With the PGA Championship moving into its new slot in May, CBS will become the first network ever to broadcast the first two majors of the year. The Tiffany network will offer third and final round coverage on Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19 (2-7 p.m. both days). For the first time on any golf broadcast, CBS will offer live aerial tracing from a blimp, according to CBS boss Sean McManus. "That's going to add an entirely new perspective to our coverage of the golf tournament," he said.


Untouchable...I don't think so. We've seen so many times in the NFL that players you would think were untouchable up and get traded away(see Antonio Brown and OBJ). Coaches may say that Player X is a cornerstone of our team's foundation, then a month later, Player X is moved to the highest bidder. The same can be said for players getting cut in the summer. Every preseason, teams make surprise cuts to players that their fan-base think are roster locks. Some of these cuts are due to age, high cap hits, or simply a decline in play. Whatever the reason, it's very likely that the Redskins will make at least one surprise cut this summer before the regular season starts. Below are five players who could be searching for another team come early September. Josh Norman - If someone steps up and shines in training camp, it wouldn't be completely unimaginable to see the Skins move on from Norman's massive contract. I still think next year is the year they move on...but who knows. Ereck Flowers - Flowers was given a surprisingly large contract to compete for the open spot at left guard. Granted he hasn't looked good in OTA's at left tackle, where he was forced to play due to the absence of Trent Williams and Geron Christian(recovering from injury), but he wasn't signed with the hope he'd play there. If he can't make it as a guard however, he may be cut this summer. Colt McCoy - McCoy is still recovering from injury, and is expected to be ready for training camp in a few weeks, but the Skins already know what they have with the veteran backup, and if Case Keenum shows he can command Gruden's offense, and the Skins decide to carry just two quarterbacks(which I am in complete favor of), McCoy could be the guy who's gone. Heck, he's probably be just a phone call away during the season if injury were to hit. Adrian Peterson - For the first time in what seems like forever, the Redskins have surprisingly good depth at the running back position. Peterson joined the Redskins last year after injuries to the running back corp set in, and he rushed for 1042 yards and seven touchdowns. 2019 however brings a different situation. If Guice returns fully healthy(like he's expected to) and Samaje Perine continues on the upward trend that that he's reportedly been on this spring, the Redskins could choose to keep the two power backs on rookie deals, along with Chris Thompson and rookie Bryce Love , over the older, more expensive Peterson - who may not be game for sharing carries. Much of this could also depend on Love and Byron Marshall 's status once the preseason is underway. Vernon Davis - The Redskins are not exactly stacked at tight end, and there are always question marks surrounding Jordan Reed 's health, but Vernon Davis, who turned 35 in late January, may be a camp cut due to his high salary, low dead money cap hit and decline in play. If Davis is cut, he saves the Skins roughly five million dollars in 2019. He's not a very good blocker, he doesn't play special teams, and it finally seems Father Time has caught up to him. It would take Jeremy Sprinkle , Matt Flanagan or JP Holtz and perhaps even Donald Parham stepping up for this to happen, but it's not out of the realm of possibility. I also think there is a chance the Redskins trade for a veteran tight end, or pick up a player who is a surprise cut in his own right this summer.


DUBLIN, Ohio - Jack Nicklaus departed the bone-fish flats of Ambergris Cay in the Bahamas just in time to catch the back nine on Masters Sunday. Then he started playing along with Tiger Woods as the 2019 Masters finished. "It was fun watching his mind work. It was fun watching how he thought and how I thought he was thinking and how I would have thought," Nicklaus said Tuesday in his annual meeting with the media at the tournament he hosts, the Memorial at Muirfield Village Golf Club. Woods, who has won a record five times at Jack's place, headlines the field in his first start since missing the cut in the PGA Championship. As soon as Nicklaus sat down to watch the final holes, he said he didn't move again until it was over, but in his mind, he was at Augusta National. And he couldn't believe what he was seeing, as all the contenders it seemed, except for Woods, started "filling up Rae's Creek" with tee shots on the 12 th hole. MEMORIAL: Tee times for Rounds 1, 2 "I shake my head at seeing some of the other shots that I saw played by some of the other guys. Really?" Nicklaus said. "You just can't hit the ball right of the bunker. How many times have you seen the tournament lost because they hit it right of the bunker. "Tiger hit the ball, and of course he had a little cut shot over the left side of the bunker into the middle of the green, and the tournament is over. Tiger was rejuvenated. You could see it on his face." Ian Poulter and Brooks Koepka, playing in the group in front of Woods, hit tee shots into Rae's Creek. Then Francesco Molinari and Tony Finau, playing with Woods, hit tee shots into Rae's Creek. All paid the price; Molinari went from leading by two to finishing in a tie for fifth; Koepka finished in a tie for second, one shot behind Woods; Finau tied for fifth, Poulter tied for 12 th . Woods, on the other hand, cashed in by making birdies on 13, 15 and 16 to assume command. "He played beautifully coming home," Nicklaus said. "I knew he was in a position that he knew that he didn't have to do anything special. All he had to do was play good, solid golf." While Nicklaus said he "found lightning in a bottle," to win his sixth green jacket and 18 th major in the magical 1986 Masters, he appreciated the arduous journey Woods took to win his first Masters since 2005 and first major since 2008. "He came back, he worked hard to get himself back in shape to be able to play," Nicklaus said. "He had to figure out what he had between the five inches between his ears. He had to get that solved to believe that he could do what he did. He had won The Tour Championship the year before. But that's still only 30 players. He's not beating a huge field. Played very well to win that. But still not the Masters or the U.S. Open. And he just had to believe it. "And he did a very nice job of that. I was very proud of him. And he just played the way a champion should play." Going forward, Nicklaus said his record 18 majors is in play again. "Who knows how long his body is going to stay together? You've had as many operations as he's had, he may be solid enough that it's all right. And if he is, I think he probably will break my record," Nicklaus said. Nicklaus went on to say Woods is driving the ball better, which makes a huge difference. That he's always been a great iron player and that's not going to change. That he's always chipped well, always putted well, and that's not going to change. "Once he sorted himself out mentally, once he believed that he could play again, he would win," Nicklaus said. "If he's physically sound and it's his desire to win and he breaks it, you know, well done. That's what it should be. That's what sports is all about." Nicklaus said Woods is one of the favorites this week and will be one of the favorites in the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach. And a favorite most every time he tees it up. "I thought he might play really well (in the PGA), although coming off a win as emotional as the Masters was for him, I think it's understandable that that would happen," Nicklaus said. "But I don't think he's going to let that happen again. "I think that was a wake-up call again for him. And I expect him to play very well this week." https://compass.pressekompass.net/compasses/golfweek/tiger-woods-has-15-majors-will-he-pass-j MORE: Draymond Green to LeBron James' 14-Year-Old Son: "I'm at Your F--king Neck This Summer" 'Jeopardy' star James Holzhauer fell just short of breaking his own ridiculous record Saints sign former Ravens running back Javorius Allen, waive two others Ahead of Finals, Stephen Curry defends Kevin Durant against critics Adam Schefter thinks Broncos made best move of NFL offseason


INDIANAPOLIS   The Indianapolis Colts will gladly play it safe with Andrew Luck. They'd rather he be healthy for training camp anyway. Just minutes after coach Frank Reich announced Tuesday that his starting quarterback would sit out this week's three-day minicamp   the final portion of Indy's offseason workouts   Luck promised he would return to practice when the Colts report to camp in late July. "It's OK, it's not good enough to practice this week, which I'm bummed about," Luck said, describing the injury. "But I think we're on a very, very good page and I'll be ready for training camp." The injury, suffered during training, has forced Luck to miss the Colts' entire on-the-field program for the second offseason in three years. But this was different. After missing the entire 2017 season to recover from surgery on his throwing shoulder, he started throwing again last June during the team's mandatory minicamp. His appearance raised even more questions when it appeared he was throwing footballs smaller than the NFL's regulation size. Team officials continued to be cautious with Luck at training camp when they closely monitored the number of throws he made and gave him extra days off. The prolonged recovery time prompted some skeptics to question whether Luck could ever return to his Pro Bowl form. It didn't take long for Luck to prove the doubters wrong. He produced arguably the best season of his pro career and was rewarded with the NFL's Comeback Player of the Year award. This year, many outsiders expect bigger and better things from Luck and his teammates, and Luck sounds confident he can deliver despite the nagging injury. "I've thrown significantly, sort of off my foot to make sure I don't aggravate something, but to keep my arm in shape," he said. "It's a football, a pigskin Wilson Duke, with Roger Goodell's signature on it." Reich has continually insisted that Luck's absence was a cautionary move. He has no serious concerns about Luck's health, and with seven seasons in the league, two full offseasons to get acclimated to the system and most of last season's key offensive contributors returning, Reich figures Luck's absence should not hinder his play. "He has missed the on-field work but he has gotten so much in the meetings," Reich said. "Second year in the system, talking through things, he's been able to have even more input into the system this year, putting his imprint on the system now knowing what we're doing, what he likes, what he doesn't, and why he likes what he likes in our system." Indy can't wait to see how things play out in training camp. But the last month certainly has presented some challenges, and not just because of Luck. Rookie center Javon Patterson, a seventh-round draft pick, and defensive end Jegs Jegede, an undrafted rookie from Valdosta State, landed on season-ending injured reserve. Fourth-string quarterback Chad Kelly will miss the first two regular-season games for violating the league's personal conduct policy. Backup offensive tackle Antonio Garcia received a four-game suspension Monday for violating the league policy on performance-enhancing substances. General manager Chris Ballard explained last week why he drafted linebacker Bobby Okereke in the third round, knowing Okereke had been accused of sexual assault in 2015. And after re-signing 11 of the team's 20 free agents and adding receiver Devin Funchess, running back Spencer Ware and pass rusher Justin Houston, Ballard signed punter Rigoberto Sanchez to a contract extension last week, and long snapper Luke Rhodes to an extension Tuesday. All that's missing now is Luck. "Within the calf strain injury, I'd say it's on the longer side. I don't think it's out of the range of a calf strain but it's definitely on the longer side," Reich said. "We're not concerned." ___ More AP NFL: https://apnews.com/NFL and https://twitter.com/AP_NFL


Andreas Bakkerud launched himself into the middle of the World Rallycross title fight at Trois Rivieres, with his first victory for three years. Bakkerud started on pole position for the final in Canada, thanks to a lights-to-flag victory in semi-final two, before the Norwegian then repeated the performance in the main event to score his first win since the Argentine round in 2016. Bakkerud capitalised when the event's dominant force, Niclas Gronholm, made a poor start from pole in semi-final one and didn't make the final. That meant as next highest qualifier, Bakkerud claimed pole position, the Audi S1 campaigner taking the lead to head Janis Baumanis and Timur Timerzyanov on the opening lap. While Baumanis applied pressured on the first tour, the Latvian driver dropped off the lead chase on lap 2 as he defended his position from Kevin Hansen, who had started on the third row of the grid having dragged his Peugeot into the final from ninth at the end of qualifying. Moving to fourth on lap one, Hansen passed Timerzyanov's Hyundai when the Russian took an early joker, before the GRX driver was then passed by Swede Anton Marklund when he hit a tyre wall at the end of the lap and lost time. Hansen jokered on lap three, arriving into the joker merge side-by-side with Marklund, and the GCK driver's Renault Megane was forced into the concrete wall on the outside and out of the race. A lap later, while Baumanis took his compulsory extra-route on the loose-surface section, Hansen spun his points-leading Peugeot, which appeared to have lost drive to the front wheels, Timerzyanov climbing into a podium position. Untroubled up front, Bakkerud took his joker on the sixth and final tour and returned to the main circuit with the advantage to claim the win and move to second in the standings, now just seven points off the lead. Timmy Hansen meanwhile dropped to third in the points. The Swede made an uncharacteristic mistake in Q2 by going off and hitting a tyre wall on his own, then got caught in contact between Bakkerud and Timerzyanov at the first corner of his Q4 race. Later in the same encounter, while Hansen attempted an overtake on Timerzyanov, Liam Doran in front had a half spin due to a puncture, the three drivers getting stuck together on track and losing time. Hansen came off worst, his Peugeot suffering front suspension damage and failing to make it into the semi-finals. For the first time GCK had two of its Renault Meganes in the final, team owner and driver Guerlain Chicherit twice setting second-fastest times in qualifying and taking fourth in the Intermediate Classification. However, he was slowed by an issue in the main and finished fourth after passing the ailing Hansen in the closing stages.


The 2020 Kia Forte GT sporty compact sedan was revealed way back at last year's SEMA show along with its turbocharged 1.6-liter engine making 201 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque. Kia has been pretty quiet about the car until now, having finally revealed its price tag. The cheapest model starts at $23,215 with the seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Switching to six-speed manual transmission bumps the price up to $23,815. Regardless of transmission, the Kia Forte GT is cheaper than its Hyundai cousins with the same engine. The Veloster Turbo R-Spec is next in line with a price of $24,070 , then the Elantra GT N-Line at $24,230, and the Elantra Sport at $24,730 . Besides the turbocharged engine, the Forte GT boasts an independent multi-link rear suspension rather than the standard model's rear torsion beam. It also has unique exterior accents such as a red-accented grille, rear spoiler, side skirts and special wheels. If you don't care about power, but still like the look of the GT, there's also the newly added Forte GT-Line. It has the same body upgrades, but with the regular Forte's 147-horsepower naturally aspirated engine and CVT. And to help make up for the lack of power, it adds blind-spot warning and rear cross traffic alert. It's also cheaper with a price of $21,315. As for the rest of the Forte lineup, prices and equipment lists are unchanged from 2019. The 2020 Forte models should show up on dealer lots by the end of the year. Research the Kia Forte on MSN Autos | Find a Kia Forte near you


LaMelo Ball became one of the most popular high school basketball players ever when a video of him pulling up from half court went viral in 2017. Since then, he's been on everyone's radar. It also helps that his oldest brother, Lonzo Ball, is the starting point guard for the Los Angeles Lakers. However, LaMelo stepped out of the spotlight when he and his older brother, LiAngelo Ball, left school to sign with a professional basketball team in Lithuania. Granted, his stint overseas with brief, but it was long enough for him to fall off of draft boards. The same can be said about his time with his father LaVar Ball's league, the Junior Basketball Association (JBA). Luckily, LaMelo returned to high school in 2018 and in a recent interview with SLAM , he said the main reason he went back to school was to get himself on NBA scouts' radars. I just felt it was the best choice for me. You know, if you go to the league, they be taking the top flight, ESPN, you know? It's always those kids. So, I'm like, 'Yeah, I need to get back on that little draft board and stuff.' That's the main reason. It's seemingly paid off, as he's currently ranked 21st in ESPN's 2019 Top 100, but he could fall off of draft boards again in the near future. While his peers will be playing in the NCAA, LaMelo is expected to play overseas and, historically speaking, NBA teams tend to favor players that have played against elite competition in the states. Is it an outdated way of thinking? Probably, but it's the reality of the situation. We'll see where LaMelo ends up and the effect it will have on his draft stock sooner rather than later. MORE: 2019 Preakness Stakes post positions and odds Did the Raiders steal the best fullback in the 2019 NFL draft? Browns clearly won the Jamar Taylor trade from 1 year ago today Hockenson and Nauta provide major upgrade for Lions blocking at TE Four potential Tobias Harris landing spots in free agency


Video by GeoBeats WASHINGTON   President Donald Trump renewed his attacks on Puerto Rico Monday as Congress considers a disaster relief bill, claiming the island is already receiving enough help. In a tweet accused Democrats of holding up relief for other states in a bid to get more money for hurricane-ravaged island , Trump said: "Puerto Rico should be very happy and the Dems should stop blocking much needed Disaster Relief." Trump suggested Puerto Rico had received $91 billion in aid. However, the amount allocated to Puerto Rico by Congress is far less: $41 billion, according to PolitiFact . Of that, $11 billion has been spent as the island seeks to recover from the 2017 hurricanes Maria and Irma. Puerto Rico has been given more money by Congress for Hurricane Disaster Relief, 91 Billion Dollars, than any State in the history of the U.S. As an example, Florida got $12 Billion & Texas $39 Billion for their monster hurricanes. Now the Democrats are saying NO Relief to......   Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 6, 2019 The dispute between Trump and congressional Democrats has delayed congressional approval of a $14 billion federal disaster relief bill that remains in limbo. But after months of discussions, pressure is building on Trump to strike a deal. Trump has indicated he doesn't want to approve an aid package for Puerto Rico that includes more than $600 million for food assistance. Puerto Rican leaders, backed by congressional Democrats, want more to help rebuild the island's heavily damaged infrastructure and power grid. A year and a half after Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico and killed nearly 3,000 people, the island still has food shortages, damaged infrastructure, and spotty electricity and internet. The proposed disaster relief bill would affect cities and states across the country, including Panama City, Fla.   the city where Trump is scheduled to hold a political rally on Wednesday. Related slideshow: Puerto Rico one year after Hurricane Maria: Before and after (USA TODAY) Many people have criticized the Trump administration's hurricane response in Puerto Rico. Alex Cora, manager of baseball's Boston Red Sox , said over the weekend he would skip Thursday's ceremony at the White House to honor the 2018 World Series champions. "Even though the United States Government has helped, there's still a long road ahead and that is OUR reality," said Cora, a native of Caguas, Puerto Rico. "I've used my voice on many occasions so that Puerto Ricans are not forgotten and my absence (from the White House) is no different." This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Donald Trump slams Puerto Rico as Congress considers disaster aid bill


Robert Lewandowski has claimed that Bayern Munich's German players are eagerly anticipating the arrival of Leroy Sane from Manchester City this summer. Sane has been strongly linked with a move away from the Premier League champions over the past few months after struggling to nail down a consistent starting spot during the 2018/19 campaign. Bayern appear to be the strongest contenders to land Sane's signature, but they may have to submit a huge bid in order to convince City to part ways with the winger. There is no indication that Bayern are any closer to completing a deal for Sane, but that hasn't stopped Lewandowski from admitting that the Bavarian's German contingent are growing excited about the prospect of joining up with the City forward - adding that he could arrive as a replacement for Arjen Robben or Franck Ribery. "Bayern's German players are now very much looking forward to Sane's signing, but we have to wait and see what is going on," the Polish striker said, as per Goal . "[Robbern and Ribery] are legends, of course their departure is sad. But Bayern will also sign more and better replacements. 8:0 Heimsieg ⚽ Sehr gelungener Saisonabschluss // Great way to finish this season  #LS19 #inSané @DFB_Team pic.twitter.com/djsKQdAQPY   Leroy Sané (@LeroySane19) June 11, 2019 "I believe that the winger Bayern will sign in the future will be as good as Robben and Ribery. In order to have a good performance next season and to overcome Dortmund, I hope that Bayern can do something in the transfer market this summer." Lewandowski's comments mirror the opinion of Joshua Kimmich, who also recently spoke about the potential of Sane joining Bayern, claiming that he would 'fit in well' at the club.


Israel has given rare approval to Palestinian homes in the part of the occupied West Bank it fully controls while also backing a large settlement expansion before a visit by the White House's Jared Kushner. An Israeli official, speaking on condition of anonymity on Wednesday, confirmed the approval by the country's security cabinet the previous day with US President Donald Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser expected to visit this week. The approval is for 700 Palestinian homes and 6,000 for Israeli settlers. It was not immediately clear if all of the homes will be new construction or if some already exist and are receiving retroactive approval. The plan for Palestinians, though relatively small and far outweighed by the number of settlement homes, could allow Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to argue he is making efforts in favour of Kushner's long-awaited peace plan. Details on Kushner's visit as part of a Middle East tour were not yet made available. He has said his plan will not mention a two-state solution because "it means one thing to the Israelis, it means one thing to the Palestinians." US ambassador to Israel David Friedman, who has been a backer of Israeli settlements, reiterated that stance in an interview with CNN late Tuesday. Friedman said the United States was in favour of Palestinian "autonomy," but he signalled Washington was not ready for now to support full statehood -- similar to Netanyahu's position. "The issue we have is agreeing in advance to a state because the word state conjures up with it so many potential issues that we think it does a disservice for us to use that phrase," he said. "We believe in Palestinian autonomy. We believe in Palestinian civilian self-governance. We believe that that autonomy should be extended up until the point where it interferes with Israeli security, and it's a very complicated needle to thread." He argued that the Palestinian Authority government may currently be too weak to prevent militant groups from overrunning it, resulting in a "failed state" that threatens Israel and neighbouring Jordan. - Palestinian boycott - The White House unveiled economic aspects of its peace plan at a conference in Bahrain in June, but it was boycotted by the Palestinians. The Palestinians froze contacts with Trump's White House after his 2017 recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital and have already dismissed the peace plan as blatantly biased in favour of Israel. In addition to the Jerusalem decision, Trump's administration has taken a series of moves against the Palestinians, including cutting hundreds of millions of dollars in aid and shutting their de facto embassy in Washington. Tuesday's housing approvals are for the part of the West Bank known as Area C, which is under Israeli security and civilian control and where its settlements are located. Area C accounts for more than 60 percent of the West Bank, the Palestinian territory that would form part of a future Palestinian state under the so-called two-state solution. Israel rarely grants approvals for Palestinian construction in that area and frequently carries out demolitions of Palestinian buildings it considers illegally built. Palestinians and many governments around the world warn that continued settlement construction by Israel in the West Bank is slowly eating away at hopes for a two-state solution to the conflict. The settlements are considered illegal under international law and are built on land that the Palestinians see as part of their future state. Israel says that Palestinian intransigence, violence and incitement are the main impediments to peace. Israel occupied the West Bank and east Jerusalem in the Six-Day War of 1967. It later annexed east Jerusalem in a move never recognised by the international community and sees the entire city as its undivided capital. The Palestinians see east Jerusalem as the capital of their future state. Some 600,000 Israeli settlers now live in the West Bank and east Jerusalem among around 2.9 million Palestinians.


EUCLID, Ohio  The suspect in the murder of a Euclid man was mistakenly released from jail. Theodore Hester, 33, was killed inside his home on Mardson Drive in Euclid in the early-morning hours of June 12. The U.S. Marshals arrested 21-year-old Jacquise J. Drewery in the case later that day. He was charged with murder and appeared in Euclid Municipal Court, where his bond was set at $1 million. On Monday, a warrant was issued for Drewery's arrest. According to court documents, he was erroneously released from jail without posting bond. Authorities say he later turned himself in. Continuing coverage of this story here     ©2019 WJW-TV, Cleveland Visit WJW-TV, Cleveland at www.fox8.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.


GREENSBORO, N.C.   A Greensboro man was seriously injured after he was thrown from his car in a crash, according to police. At about 9:23 p.m. Friday, police responded to the crash on Interstate 840 West near Horse Pen Creek Road. Police say 32-year-old Steven Harrison Jr. was driving a 2006 Infiniti sedan west on I-840 when it ran off the road to the right and flipped. EMS took Harrison to the hospital for treatment. Greensboro police as anyone who may have witnessed the crash at (336) 373-1000.     ©2019 WGHP-TV, Greensboro Visit WGHP-TV, Greensboro at www.myfox8.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.


Oakland A whole day celebrating the finger food that bites back   saucy, spicy, succulent chicken wings? Mark your calendar for July 29   we certainly have. Hoodline tracked down the top chicken wing spots in Oakland, using Yelp data tossed with our own special sauce. So grab your bib and get your wet wipes ready. 1. Louisiana Famous Fried Chicken Topping the list is Louisiana Famous Fried Chicken . Located at 4008 MacArthur Blvd. (between 39th and 38th avenues) in Upper Laurel, the spot to score chicken wings and more is one of the highest-rated chicken wing spots in Oakland, boasting four stars out of 28 reviews on Yelp. 2. Krispy Krunchy Chicken Next up is East Oakland's Krispy Krunchy Chicken , situated at 7000 Bancroft Ave. (between 73rd Avenue and Church Street). With four stars out of 30 reviews on Yelp, the fast food and seafood spot, offering chicken wings and more, has proven to be a local favorite. 3. Mountain Mike's Pizza Temescal's Mountain Mike's Pizza , located at 4870 Telegraph Road (between 48th and 49th streets), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the pizza spot, which offers chicken wings and salads, four stars out of 29 reviews. 4. 1 Seafood and Chicken Restaurant 1 Seafood and Chicken Restaurant , a traditional American and seafood spot that offers chicken wings and more in Upper Laurel, is another go-to, with four stars out of 121 Yelp reviews. Head over to 4014 MacArthur Blvd. (between 39th and 38th avenues) to see for yourself. 5. Mun - Cheeze Pizza and Grill Finally, check out Mun - Cheeze Pizza and Grill , which has earned four stars out of 92 reviews on Yelp. You can find the pizza spot, which offers chicken wings and burgers, at 1259 Jefferson St., Suite B (between 13th and 12th streets). This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


A complete list of the golf equipment Dylan Frittelli used to win the PGA Tour's 2019 John Deere Classic: DRIVER: Callaway Epic Flash Sub Zero (10.5 degrees), with Mitsubishi Tensei CK Pro White 70 TX shaft FAIRWAY WOODS: Callaway Epic Flash Sub Zero (15 degrees), with Mitsubishi Diamana RF 70 shaft; Rogue Sub Zero (18 degrees), with Mitsubishi Tensei CK Pro White 80 TX shaft IRONS: Callaway X Forged UT (3), with KBS prototype shaft, X Forged (5-PW), with Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3 105X shafts WEDGES: Callaway Mack Daddy 4 (52 degrees), Titleist Vokey Design SM7 (56, 60 degrees), with Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3 105X shafts PUTTER: Odyssey EXO Stroke Lab 2-Ball BALL: Callaway Chrome Soft X Triple Track GRIPS: Gold Pride Z Grip SPORTS FANS: Here are some of the best credit cards available MORE: Russell Westbrook lost it over a Kevin Durant joke at a comedy show Three Potential Landing Spots for Chris Paul Report: Broncos ready to draft Devin Bush before trade with the Steelers Anthony Davis already messing around with his new teammate LeBron Ask your student these 20 questions to find his or her best college match


Have no fear, the big grilles are here. Or, at least we think they're coming. One of our spy shooters caught the next-gen Chevrolet Tahoe and Cadillac Escalade out testing with more of their fronts ends exposed than before. Research the Cadillac Escalade | Find a Cadillac Escalade near you Starting with the Tahoe , we can see what amounts to a blinding amount of chrome under the wrappings. We're guessing this would be a new Tahoe High Country trim level, mirroring the range-topping trim level currently offered on the Silverado and Traverse . The Tahoe's current range topper is the Premier. Although the rather ornate details in the grille are not found on the current High Country trims, they also seem like something that would be available on the priciest Tahoe available. The same could be said of the LED lighting details visible under the camo as the Silverado High Country, shown below, does indeed have unique LED elements. Research the Chevrolet Tahoe on MSN Autos | Find a Chevrolet Tahoe near you The next-generation Cadillac Escalade only shows up in two of the photos. As we can't see shiny chrome reflecting through the camo, we're guessing the Escalade will adopt a blacked out grille similar those found on the XT6 and other Cadillacs . We can also see horizontal lighting elements similar to those on other recent Cadillacs. As this is an Escalade, however, we'd imagine everything will be supersized. GM will be ushering these trucks out soon, with the independent rear suspension being the big story. Besides the improved ride and handling, it should result in substantially improved cargo space and third-row legroom. Doing so would at least close the gap with the biggest Lincoln and Ford SUVs . 2020 Chevy Tahoe High Country spied along with next-gen Escalade originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Jun 2019


Howard County fire crews are battling a two-alarm house fire in Woodbine, officials said Tuesday. The Howard County Fire Department responded to the fire in the 1500 block of Old Annapolis Road just before noon. Everyone inside had safely evacuated before firefighters arrived, the department said. No injuries were reported, and no firefighters have entered the structure. Old Annapolis Road is closed and the fire department is advising people to avoid the area.


Curious just how far your dollar goes in Cleveland? We've rounded up the latest rental listings via rental site Zumper to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to hunting down housing in Cleveland if you've got $1,000/month earmarked for your rent. Take a peek at what rentals the city has to offer, below. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.) Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Links included in this article may earn Hoodline a commission on clicks and transactions. 1458 E. 115th St. (Glenville) Listed at $1,000/month, this 600-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 1458 E. 115th St. The building has assigned parking and on-site laundry. The unit offers air conditioning and a dishwasher. Animals are not welcome. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee. According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area is somewhat walkable, is fairly bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options. (Check out the complete listing here .) 1127 Euclid Ave. (Downtown) Next, there's this studio situated at 1127 Euclid Ave. It's also listed for $1,000/month for its 555 square feet of space. When it comes to building amenities, expect on-site laundry, a fitness center, a roof deck and a residents' lounge. In the unit, you'll find hardwood floors, a dishwasher, a walk-in closet and a balcony. Pet owners, take heed: cats and dogs are permitted. This rental does not require a leasing fee. Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area has excellent walkability, is fairly bikeable and boasts excellent transit options. (Take a gander at the complete listing here .) 2825 S. Moreland Blvd. (Buckeye Shaker) Here's an 800-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom at 2825 S. Moreland Blvd. that's going for $995/month. In the unit, you'll get hardwood floors, high ceilings, a dishwasher, a walk-in closet and a fireplace. When it comes to building amenities, expect on-site laundry and garage parking. Good news for animal lovers: both dogs and cats are allowed here. This rental does not require a leasing fee. According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is friendly for those on foot, is fairly bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options. (Take a look at the full listing here .) 11471 Euclid Ave. (University District) Next, check out this 410-square-foot studio that's located at 11471 Euclid Ave. It's listed for $975/month. In the unit, you'll get high ceilings, a dishwasher, in-unit laundry and a balcony. The building boasts a fitness center, on-site management and package service. Cats are welcome. This rental does not require a leasing fee. Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is very walkable, has some bike infrastructure and offers many nearby public transportation options. (See the complete listing here .) 50 Public Square (Downtown) Listed at $954/month, this 590-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom is located at 50 Public Square. It's available September 2019. In the furnished unit, you can expect high ceilings, a dishwasher, a walk-in closet, a fireplace and a balcony. When it comes to building amenities, anticipate on-site laundry and garage parking. Good news for animal lovers: both dogs and cats are welcome here. Walk Score indicates that this location is extremely walkable, has some bike infrastructure and is a haven for transit riders. (See the complete listing here .) This story was created automatically using local real estate data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Mothers in four U.S. cities are being paid $4,000 a year as part of a national study on how regular infusions of cash affect the well-being of children, including how well their brains work and their behavior. Some 1,000 low-income mothers in New York City, New Orleans, Minneapolis-St. Paul, and Omaha, Neb.,will eventually be part of the study, which seeks to examine the role of money in families' financial stress levels. Called Baby's First Years , the study will finish recruiting mothers next month. Researchers recruit the moms from maternity wards. They agree to be part of the study before they know that it will involve getting free money. To participate, a mother must be at least 18 years old and have a household income below the federal poverty line, which is $25,750 for a family of four. A control group of 600 moms will receive $20 monthly payments; 400 mothers will receive the full $333. Previous research has suggested there's a connection between poverty and people's brain function, but the researchers in this study hope their work will determine "whether money has a causal impact on children and families," said Katherine Magnuson, a social-work professor at the University of Wisconsin and one of six lead researchers collaborating on the study. More precisely, the study is designed to be a "strong test" of the effects of a mother receiving $333 a month for her baby's first three years of life, she added. Related video: Free Government Cash Makes People Happy, But What About Jobs? (provided by Veuer) Researchers theorize that the money could help buy things that are good for kids, like better child care or better housing. But they also think it could help free up some of the mental bandwidth that gets gobbled up by living in poverty, Magnuson said. "More affluent people are able to navigate their world without having to figure out as many things," Magnuson said. "Easing the work [the mothers] have to do in terms of problem solving, we think can make a big difference in how they feel about themselves   their stress   and also how they interact with their children. If you're not worried about your bus pass, you're going to be a lot more able to have a conversation with your 2-year-old." The money will be loaded onto a debit card every month on the same day (the child's birth date), which could help alleviate some of the stress of having an unpredictable income . The mothers can use the card at stores or to take cash out of ATMs. Researchers will be able to see which stores the mothers spend money at, but not the exact items they're purchasing. "The idea is that it's going to free 'cognitive load,'" said New York University professor Lisa Gennetian, one of the study's lead researchers. "We're trying to free up some of those resources to instead be spending time with your children, filling out that job application and thinking about the future." Researchers will measure the children's overall health and brain activity with EEG scans, and they'll also monitor how they're behaving, their language development, and, starting at age 2, their IQ, among several other outcomes. The moms will be tracked too, with researchers looking at their health, stress levels, and how they talk to and interact with their kids. The study will also track each household's financial stress level, including whether they're able to pay bills on time or whether they've experienced an eviction or homelessness. The study sounds similar to "universal basic income" programs where the government gives citizens no-strings-attached cash, which have gotten attention in recent years from Silicon Valley leaders including Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and some Democratic presidential candidates . But there are some key differences between the study and a classic Universal Basic Income program. For one, the study isn't universal   it's only for low-income moms. And while conversations about UBI tend to focus on the future of work, and posit UBI as a possible solution to artificial intelligence taking jobs away from people, the Baby's First Years researchers see their study as squarely focused on children. "What is in the best interest of children is really what our study is designed to answer," Gennetian said. "I think the policy implications are much broader than UBI." Don't miss: Opinion: Universal basic income in the U.S. would be bad for your mental health Researchers want the study's results to help guide conversations about policies that affect lower-income families, like the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The Trump administration issued a report in 2018 that said the war on poverty was "largely over and a success." About 21% of American children live in poverty, according to the National Center for Children in Poverty . The other researchers on the study are Greg Duncan of University of California, Irvine; Kimberly Noble of Columbia University; Hirokazu Yoshikaw of NYU; and Nathan Fox, of the University of Maryland, College Park.


"It is amazing what you can accomplish if you don't care who gets the credit," Ronald Reagan liked to say (although, tellingly, the argument about who deserves credit for coining the Great Communicator's favorite aphorism still rages today). But wherever he pilfered it, Reagan's chestnut has little relevance in today's Michigan, where Republicans who control the state House and Senate care very much who gets credit, or reaps the blame, for whatever happens next in Lansing. The cold war between a new Democratic governor who promised to rehabilitate Michigan's roads and GOP lawmakers who want to prioritize auto insurance reform got a lot hotter in the wee hours of Thursday morning when the Houses approved, on a nearly party-line vote, massive changes to Michigan's auto insurance law that had been unveiled only a few hours earlier. More: Whitmer blasts GOP auto insurance reforms, says she's 'done playing games' More: Needed: A grand bargain for Michigan motorists Democratic legislative leaders cried foul, and with good reason   by blind-siding Democratic lawmakers with a bill they had almost no time to read before a post-midnight roll call vote, GOP leaders violated a pledge to get minority input before putting the no-fault overhaul to a vote. Nor were those in the Democratic minority the only spectators offended by the Republicans' haste. "That's how they jam through bad legislation and stick it to the people of Michigan," tweeted former GOP Rep. Martin Howrylak, a Republican who represented Troy in the House until he was term-limited out in 2018. "If it were a good idea they would shed some sunshine on it and run it through committee." Whitmer predictably responded by all-but-promising to veto the House bill (which still has to be reconciled with the even-more-insurance-industry-friendly version adopted by the state Senate) unless it's rewritten to include more protections for insured motorists. But Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey and House Speaker Lee Chatfield may be content to let their work languish as long as they can portray Whitmer as the obstacle to near-term insurance rate relief. Welcome to divided government, where responsible adults in both parties "reach across the aisle" to negotiate "bi-partisan compromises" that "make government work better" for "all Michiganders, wherever they may live"   all with little or no concern about who gets credit, as long as the other party get the blame. Everyone who is not deluded by the fantasies of unconditional surrender understands what must happen to end this impasse: Republican legislators will have to allocate some of the new revenues Whitmer has demanded for roads; the Democratic governor will have to sign an auto insurance bill some of her party's lawmakers think is too generous to insurance companies, and everyone will have to coalesce around a budget before the next fiscal year begins in October, in time for schools and municipalities to learn how deeply they're going to have to cut their own expenditures in the next fiscal year. Whitmer, who made a road fix the centerpiece of her successful gubernatorial campaign, has unmistakably (if not explicitly) telegraphed her intention to veto any budget or auto insurance fix that isn't yoked to new revenues for roads. There is no reason why the two parties can't strike such a grand bargain before legislators break for the summer   unless Republican legislators are more invested in making Whitmer look ineffective than in cutting a deal the governor can sign. But odds are we're all going to pay for a few more tires and front-end alignments before the pragmatism Ronald Reagan fantasized about overtakes the blame game Lansing's denizens love. Brian Dickerson is the Free Press' editorial page editor. Contact him at bdickerson@freepress.com. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Lansing plays chicken while Michigan roads get worse


YUBA RIVER (CBS13)   That excessive heat warning into the foothills is doing a number on the impressive snowpack in the Sierra. With temperatures in the 80s, what took weeks to melt is now taking days. "We found a little bit of snow and we were excited because it was a novelty. But then we realized it was everywhere, said Josh Jameison. Jameison and his girlfriend Megan didn't expect to see so much snow as they set off for a hike. "The snow is a lot higher than previous years because I am usually out here on the first, and it's still pretty bad," she said. But snow on Loch Leven Trail during their midday hike didn't last long. "It started to get a little dangerous. We both had our legs push through where it gets hollow from where water is running underneath," she said. The couple said the snow on the trail melted within two hours. Not surprising when temperatures reached near 90. Rivers are roaring on their way downstream to places like Folsom Lake and Nimbus Dam. But authorities say it's just not there yet. "We know the snow is melting and it's coming, but we just aren't seeing those large inflows," said Todd Plain with the California Bureau of Reclamation. The Bureau of Reclamation, which monitors and manages in and outflows based on weather and snow runoff, says it's a balancing act keeping lakes full while providing safe flows downriver for recreational use. "We dropped about two feet at Folsom lake over the weekend, from 99% to 95% full, so we are ramping down releases from 15000 CFS to 8000 CFS by Friday," said Plain. Enjoy the scenic snow views while they last, because Mother Nature appears to finally be ready to welcome summer in the Sierra. "If we had come tomorrow, we would not have been able to go nearly as far as we did," Jameison said. The state looks at inflows and outflows daily. The magic number to have downstream is 8000 CFS for whitewater rafting. Think of a cubic foot as a basketball, and now imagine 8000 of them coming at you. The river is flowing twice or three times that.


GROTON, CT (WFSB)   Police are investigating a stabbing that left one man injured overnight at a hookah lounge in Groton. Groton Police say they arrived at the Midnight Hookah Lounge around 3:15 a.m. on Sunday morning. While doing a patrol check, they learned there was an altercation just before their arrival. While responding to a large crowd in the parking lot, officers learned New London Police were at Lawrence and Memorial Hospital with a stabbing victim. Officials say the victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries in a stabbing at the lounge. Members of the Criminal Investigation Division are currently investigating the stabbing. Anyone with information on the incident is urged to contact the Groton Town Police Department at (860)441-6712.


Kevin Durant is doing "a lot of soul searching" as he decides whether to stay with the Warriors or leave for the Knicks or Nets, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski said on tonight's draft preview show (hat tip to Real GM ). Woj adds that all three teams are willing to give Durant a max offer even though he is expected to miss all of next season with a ruptured Achilles. New York has been considered the strongest threat to take Durant away from Golden State, but tonight's report indicates that he is also giving serious consideration to Brooklyn, where he likely can join forces with his close friend Kyrie Irving . With three max offers awaiting, it's virtually certain that Durant will opt out of his $31.5M salary for next season. There's more Warriors news to pass along: GM Bob Myers tells Mark Medina of The San Jose Mercury News that he will focus on talent over need in tomorrow's draft, even though the team suddenly has a lot of holes to fill. In addition to Durant, who may not be back at all, Golden State has to replace Klay Thompson , who will miss most of the year with a torn ACL, and possibly free agent big men DeMarcus Cousins , Kevon Looney and Jordan Bell . "Good young players, whatever position they are," will be the focus, Myers said. "Those players have the most value in the NBA   rookie contract players that show themselves to have a skill and can play. Especially next year, we afford more opportunity for who we pick. Maybe we get a guy who can step in. We will have more opportunity next year. No matter what happens in free agency, we'll have more of an opportunity for a young guy." The Warriors have also become more likely to buy extra picks, Myers said. Thompson is waiting for the swelling in his knee to subside before having surgery, Medina adds. Myers didn't offer any medical update on Durant, whose surgery was last week. Alen Smailagic is a strong candidate to go to Golden State with the No. 58 pick, according to Medina. The Serbian big man spent this season with the Warriors' G League affiliate in Santa Cruz. Jacob Evans will be part of Golden State's Summer League team, Myers tells Medina, while Alfonzo McKinnie , who has a $1.6M team option for next season, won't play but will be training in Las Vegas.


Take this pickup on the trail or keep to the road. Sometimes you might be feeling like rugged outdoor adventures. Other times you want a vehicle that does well in the city. The idea behind this 1973 Jeep Commando was to create a pickup truck that worked for both. Don't let the sporty, street-wise styling of this vehicle fool you. It is a Jeep through and through. That means it's just as at home on Main Street as the Rubicon Trail, giving you the best of both worlds. Now you have the chance to scoop this wonderfully unique machine. To say the restoration of this Jeep was thorough would absolutely be accurate. It went through an off-body restoration process that left nothing untouched outside and in, making for a smooth and composed finished product. To give you an idea of the meticulous nature of the restoration, know that powder coating was applied to numerous components like the drive shafts, gas tank, transfer case, and transmission. It presents well and helps guard against corrosion. On top of that, each nut and bolt on the truck is polished stainless steel. The exterior has a nice, composed presentation with light brown paint, plus black accents and graphics down the sides. American Racing wheels add even more customization. The interior features pristine plastic, cloth upholstery, and factory gauges. A Hurst shifter and aftermarket steering wheel, plus a modern stereo are all included. Powering this Jeep is a 258ci straight-six engine, which was an upgrade offered for 1973. That engine has been bored over 30 and it features a mild street camshaft as well as split coated headers. Mated to the engine is a Turbo 400 Transmission. To balance out the additional power, the truck comes with power front disc brakes. The Commando was made from 1966 1973, with just a little over 20,000 produced, making survivors rare. Vintage Jeeps are hotter than ever, thanks to increased interest in the brand and its amazing history. Add to that the fact that Jeep just launched the Gladiator, its first pickup truck in a few decades, and people are that much more interested in past Jeep pickups like the Commando. Motor City Classic Cars is offering this vehicle at the moment, so grab it before it's gone. More Jeeps Bruiser Conversions Honcho Step Side Is A Cool Custom Jeep Pickup 1945 WWII Willys Jeep Could Be Yours For $20k


FLORHAM PARK, N.J.   Le'Veon Bell didn't see much action during the Jets' mandatory minicamp this week. His reps were limited because the Jets wanted to ease him back into playing football. And the team only practiced twice, skipping Thursday's final workout for a chemistry-building outing at TopGolf. But Jets coach Adam Gase saw enough to come away impressed with his new running back. "I thought he did a good job," Gase said of Bell. "I mean he jumped right in there, he wants to get as many reps as he can. He's trying to pick up the terminology and get up to date as fast as possible. It's hard to cram it all in in a short time, but he's done a good job asking the right questions." The Jets added Bell, widely regarded as the best offensive player on the free agent market, in March when they signed him to a contract worth $27 million guaranteed. He stayed away during OTAs, opting to train at home   which is his prerogative because OTAs are voluntary. But when he arrived for mandatory workouts this week, he admitted he was a little behind the rest of the offense. But Bell vowed to be fully up to speed by the time training camp begins. And Gase doesn't sound concerned. "I feel like he's really sharp and he's picking things up very quickly, because he does a good job of asking the right questions," Gase said. "And when we were talking about some of the code words he was like, 'So this means this,' and he's like, 'How did you get to that?' Just kind of talking about the genesis of some of the words and things like that and kind of the teaching process of it and he's a quick study." AFC EAST:: Chase Winovich curbing his bold comments after being drafted by New England Patriots MORE: Tom Brady says he's not trying to take 'Tom Terrific' nickname from Tom Seaver Bell didn't see much action on the field this week. He participated in only 10 plays during 11-on-11 drills over two practices. And if he was distracted after being the victim of an alleged theft   a police report stated this week that two of Bell's girlfriends vanished from his Florida home with $520,000 of cash and jewelry last month while he was at the gym   it didn't show. Bell was engaged throughout the practice process, standing next to quarterback Sam Darnold so he could hear the play calls and giving his thoughts on the offense to the coaching staff. "Whatever we put him in he was asking more questions on, 'Hey, do we do it this way,' or, 'What am I looking for here?'" Gase said of Bell. "His vision when he was watching the run plays, the comments he was making I think got a couple of us like, 'Wow. That's a really good point that he's making there.' Obviously, his experience and his ability as a runner, we heard it vocally." Gase said it was fascinating to stand next to the three-time Pro Bowler and watch him talk about how he sees plays developing. "He was talking about, 'Hey if that guy's going to fit it like that then we need to keep the ball front-side and that's going to be a crease.'" Gase said of Bell. "Just things like that. It's normal for most running backs that you would stand back there and watch a play with. It was just kind of good that while I wasn't asking him questions like that, I was just listening to what he was saying, and it was just kind of cool listening to him talk about how he was seeing things." The Jets will have to wait until training camp in late July to see Bell on their practice field again. He's skipping the team's final four OTA practices next week to continue his training in Florida. Email: vasqueza@northjersey.com This article originally appeared on North Jersey Record: How Jets' Le'Veon Bell impressed coach Adam Gase during mandatory minicamp


Hong Kong's leader has issued a rare public apology in the wake of repeated record-breaking protests that called for the withdrawal of a controversial extradition bill with China that she introduced and championed. Speaking Tuesday, two days after protest organizers estimated 2 million people took to the streets to demand the bill be fully withdrawn and that she step down, Chief Executive Carrie Lam said she wanted to offer the city her "most sincere apology." "I have heard you loud and clear and have reflected deeply on all that has transpired," she said. "The concerns over the last few months have been caused by the deficiencies of the (Hong Kong) government." However, it's doubtful that Lam's somewhat stilted, emotion-free display will be enough for many of her critics. Her speech echoed comments she made on Saturday in the wake of violent protests last week. That statement, in which Lam said she was suspending the extradition bill, failed to dampen Sunday's turnout and may even have led more to join the protest. Nor did Lam completely withdraw the bill, a key demand of Sunday's protests. Instead she reiterated that the process was suspended and there was no timetable for its resumption. Lam's speech, Tuesday, comes after Hong Kong police walked back a characterization of last week's violent protests -- in which police used tear gas and rubber bullets and were recorded using heavy force against peaceful protesters -- as a "riot." Police Commissioner Stephen Lo said only those found to be using violence against police would be considered rioters, after protesters on Sunday demanded the government withdraw the controversial description. Under Hong Kong law, rioting is considered a serious offense, punishable by up to 10 years in prison. No resignation Following Sunday's march, the third major protest in a week, both critics and supporters of Beijing-backed Lam had suggested she might have to resign in order to prevent future marches and demonstrations. However, those close to the administration were clear that this was unlikely. "It's not too difficult to submit a resignation letter, I have done that myself ... but it's more difficult to stay behind and take care of the aftermath," Regina Ip, a member of Lam's cabinet and former security minister, told CNN on Monday. "We would like her to continue to hold the fort ... it's not easy to deal with the fallout and clean up this mess. I think she should do her duty." Ip said that Lam retained the support of her ministers and Beijing. At a regular press conference on Monday , Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang said that the central government "will continue its firm support for the Chief Executive and the (Hong Kong) government in carrying out their work according to law." Lu comments follow an editorial published in the State owned People's Daily, Sunday, expressing "firm support" for Carrie Lam and the Hong Kong government. Chinese state media continued to criticize the protests, Tuesday, with the China Daily saying Hong Kong had been plagued by "unwarranted political wrangling and violent radicalism," while the nationalist Global Times quoted a Hong Kong politician saying the United States had "launched all-around attacks to obstruct the regional government's legislative process." While Lam has emphasized that she wishes to stay in her role, it is unclear that Beijing would have allowed her to go even had she wanted to. Under the Basic Law , Hong Kong's de facto constitution, if the chief executive resigns, a replacement must be selected within six months. The selection process of the chief executive is hugely controversial. It was the cause of the 2014 Umbrella Movement, after the government failed to pass political reform and left the power to select the city's leader in the hands of a Beijing-dominated election committee . Removing Lam and restarting the selection process would be unlikely to bring any kind of peace to the city and would reopen questions that Beijing is happy to have settled -- at least until 2022 when Lam's current term runs out. Few people believe the rest of that term will be particularly productive, Lam will face fierce opposition within the legislature, which holds its own elections next year and may return a body even more critical of her. "I believe my work in the next three years will be very difficult," Lam said. She did not respond to a question about whether she would be running a "lame duck" government.


Jay Robert Inslee is an American politician, author, and lawyer serving as the 23rd and current governor of Washington since 2013. A Democrat, he served in the United States House of Representatives from 1993 to 1995 and then again from 1999 to 2012. Born: Feb. 09, 1951 (age 68) Current office: Governor of Washington - D (Since 2013) Spouse: Trudi Inslee Official site: https://jayinslee.com/ Find more on Bing ON KEY ISSUES: Minimum wage: Supports $15/hour federal minimum wage Electoral college: Supports eliminating the electoral college Climate change: Supports the Green New Deal Health care: Opposes Medicare for All, but would expand coverage DACA: Supports citizenship for Dreamers ( Positions compiled by Politico . Click here for a detailed look at Jay Inslee's views and where other 2020 candidates stand on the issues .) Microsoft News candidate guide: Learn about any or all of the other Democratic contenders COMPLETE PROFILE: Who is Jay Inslee? An in-depth look at his biography, family, key positions and where he stands in the race. (Business Insider) RELATED CONTENT: Climate concern: Jay Inslee's hefty stack of proposals to curb greenhouse gas emissions and phase out fossil fuels landed him atop a new list ranking of 2020 presidential contenders. (Huffington Post) Getting personal: In the lighter side of an interview with Politico, Jay Inslee talked about listening to Carole King, wanting an anchor tattoo. (Politico)


WASHINGTON   A dozen times, Rep. Ayanna Pressley asked the witness for a yes or no answer on housing policy. Not once did Ben Carson, President Donald Trump's housing secretary, give her one. Instead, he mocked her: "Yes or no, can you ask me some questions yourself and stop reading?" Other times, he repeated: "You already know the answer." "I know the answer," snapped Pressley. "Do YOU know the answer?" It was a smaller pop in the epic struggle over who's in charge in Washington these days, reflecting the dynamics crackling high and low across the battlefield of divided American government. Meeting by meeting, questions of competence, generational change, #MeToo politics, special counsel Robert Mueller's report, and the 2020 elections are animating the fight for power. Even as Trump and his top Cabinet officials refuse to cooperate with congressional investigations, there is evidence that newly empowered Democrats are slowly   sometimes messily   resetting the balance after Trump's first two years in office under Republican congressional control. This week alone, a selection of skirmishes big and small played out in public, including a Trump-size explosion by noon on Wednesday. In the span of three hours: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi jabbed at him, telling reporters that "the president is engaged in a cover-up," repeating for emphasis, "a cover-up"   and breezily added that she was due at the White House for a meeting on infrastructure. On his turf, Trump blew up that gathering in under three minutes, refusing to shake anyone's hand or take a seat. He announced he could not do such a deal "under the circumstances" of "phony investigations"   and stalked out. Pelosi then I-told-ya-so'd to the people still in the Cabinet Room: "I knew the president was not serious about infrastructure and would find a way out," according to a Democratic aide. "For some reason, maybe it was lack of confidence on his part ... he took a pass and it just makes me wonder why he did that. In any event I pray for the president of the United States," Pelosi, going on with her day, said later. It was the latest sass she'd aimed at Trump after questioning his manhood, clapping and smirking at him at the State of the Union speech and, before that, forcing him to reopen the government without the money he demanded for his border wall. "Nancy, thank you so much for your prayers, I know you truly mean it!" Trump tweeted from the White House. It's more than a public shoving match between septuagenarians at the pinnacle of American government. The spectacle Wednesday took attention away from dissention among Pelosi's Democratic ranks over what some say looks like a march toward impeachment proceedings against Trump. But more broadly, it's part of an ongoing tug-of-war for public perception about who has political power now and who should wield it after the 2020 presidential and congressional elections. In hearing by hearing, across the warren of Capitol Hill, a new generation of House Democrats, including a record number of women, are transforming what Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin last month called "this relationship" between the administration and, in his case, the House Financial Services Committee. There, Mnuchin tried to goad Rep. Maxine Waters, the panel's first African American chairman, into banging her "gravel" and dismissing him. In a widely shared video, she told him not to tell her how to run the panel. Mnuchin was back in the witness chair before her panel on Wednesday saying he has no idea who wrote a confidential IRS memo that says, according to The Washington Post, Trump's tax returns must be given to Congress unless the president asserts executive privilege. Mnuchin said he believes he was following the law when he refused to turn over six years of Trump's tax returns. A day earlier, Waters' committee also was a class in oversight for Carson, and a chance for Democrats to question the former neurosurgeon's qualifications to serve as secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Freshman Rep. Katie Porter, a California Democrat, lawyer and expert in foreclosure law, asked Carson whether he knew the housing term "REO." Carson seemed to think she was referring to a popular chocolate sandwich cookie. "An Oreo?" Carson asked. "No, not an Oreo," Porter said. She spelled it back for him and asked again. Carson replied, "Real estate," and hesitated. "What's the 'O' stand for?" Porter pressed. Carson said, "Organization." "Owned," Porter corrected him. "Real estate owned." She explained that the term, obscure to most anyone but housing experts, refers to what happens when a property goes to foreclosure. Later, Carson later sent Porter and a family-size box of double-stuffed Oreos. She countered, "What I'm really looking for is answers." His exchange with another woman on the committee   Pressley   grew especially sharp. "It pains me that your gifted hands and mine are doing the bidding and carrying the water of what I believe is one of the most morally bankrupt presidents in our nation's history," Pressley, Massachusetts' first black congresswoman, began. Quickly though, she demanded yes or no answers, "reclaiming" her time when he refused. When she pressed, he parried, "Reclaiming my time." "You don't get to do that," Pressley said. Waters dropped the gavel. "The time belongs to the lady." ___ Follow Kellman on Twitter at: http://www.twitter.com/APLaurieKellman


Klay Thompson oversimplified his hamstring injury entering Game 3 of the NBA Finals: "If there's any pain, it will be a no-go just because of the position we're in. This could be a longer series, so there's no point in trying to go out there and re-aggravate it and potentially keep myself out of the whole entire Finals instead of just one game." Of course Thompson can play through some pain. The big question: How much? Because the risk of re-aggravation is very real, and if Thompson favors his left leg, that increases his vulnerability. Apparently, Thompson remains in a gray area. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN: Reporting with @ramonashelburne : Golden State officials prefer Klay Thompson sit out Game 3 to protect his sore hamstring for the rest of NBA Finals, but Thompson has continued to lobby them on playing tonight. Decision looms prior to tip.   Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 5, 2019 Thompson is tough and competitive. Of course he wants to play. But with Kevin Durant also out for Game 3, the Warriors might just not push too hard tonight. They'll have better chances later in the series. Still, even if Thompson is sidelined, don't write off Golden State tonight. Steph & Depth can work, though the Warriors losing another star would obviously improve the Raptors' odds. Related slideshow: 2019 NBA Finals (Provided by imagn)


Football is a violent sport, and the NFL is a violent league. Injuries happen to all teams. If you're the Washington Redskins, though, you might feel that they happen a little more often to you in particular. In 2018, the Redskins saw both their starting QB and backup QB - Alex Smith and Colt McCoy - go down with gruesome broken legs. Tight End Jordan Reed, who had a monster year in 2015, has been largely sidelined due to injury in the past several years, and now LB Reuben Foster has been lost for the season of Day 1 of OTAs. It makes sense that they are taking some extra precautions when it comes to preventing injuries in Washington. A recent report from the Associated Press dives into the wide array of treatments and steps that the team takes in hoping to prevent injuries, including massage tables, zero gravity chairs, a laser-therapy table, a cryotherapy chamber, and giant float pods. "It's more like restoration," head athletic trainer Larry Hess said, via The Associated Press. "There are things in here that are setting their body up to perform better in the weight room, to perform better in their meetings mentally. Mental preparedness. That's where our advantage is." In attempts to find a way to eradicate their pesky injury bug, Hess and owner Dan Snyder visited soccer clubs in the English Premier League to learn about their methods of sleep tracking nutrition breakthroughs. "Our bodies go through a restoration process while we sleep, doing important things like balancing hormones related to tissue growth, stress control, appetite, and weight management," MIT research scientist and Bedgear sleep scientist and biometrics expert Lorenzo Turicchia said. "When a person does not get the right amount of sleep, their bodies will not be able to adequately repair damaged tissues, thus prolonging the healing time." It may seem mundane to focus so heavily on sleep, but according to researchers, the right amount of sleep could make a huge difference in performance levels at the end of the day. Allowing your body to properly recuperate could be the number one factor in preventing injuries. Be it a new set of room-darkening blinds or a state of the art sleep pod, the Redskins are going to do what they have to in order to cut back on injuries. They just need to make sure to take a nap if they get too tired searching for the answer. MORE: Danny Green helped Shaq extend this mind-blowing NBA Finals streak Ahead of Finals, Stephen Curry defends Kevin Durant against critics Oshane Ximines named Giants' most dangerous new weapon Damon Harrison tired of repeated contract talks Rookie WR Kelvin Harmon predicted to be a gem for the Redskins


Early on during UCLA's tumultuous coaching search this spring , all signs pointed to TCU coach Jamie Dixon making the jump to Westwood. The deal, though, reportedly fell apart over a dispute regarding his $8 million buyout at TCU, something the Los Angeles Times reported that UCLA was reluctant to pay in full. Dixon, however, said that wasn't the case. The decision was his, he said Wednesday at the Big 12 spring meetings, and the buyout wasn't an issue. He just ultimately chose to stay in Fort Worth. "Ultimately I had the choice to go or leave, and I decided to stay. It was my choice," Dixon said, via the Associated Press. "They took care of the buyout. ... I had the option to go. I could do what I wanted to do." The Bruins ended up hiring former Cincinnati coach Mick Cronin   after attempts to land Dixon, Tennessee coach Rick Barnes and Kentucky coach John Calipari failed   to replace Steve Alford, who they fired in December after more than five seasons. Yet Dixon didn't seem upset that he was returning to the Horned Frogs   even with his numerous connections to Southern California, which made him landing at UCLA seem like the perfect fit. The 53-year-old was born in the Los Angeles area, and his parents still live there. His wife even has family there, too. "I've been doing it a long time and there's always been rumors to numerous jobs through the years," Dixon said, via the Associated Press. "I think generally because I'm from the West Coast, those have been the ones that have gotten more play over the years. But I've always been happy at TCU. ... Nothing has changed We've loved every minute we have been at TCU, and enjoy Fort Worth." Part of the reason for that, he said, is due to not only the success he's had at TCU, but that the Big 12 has had in recent years. Dixon has compiled a 68-41 in his three seasons with the Horned Frogs, and led them to their first NCAA berth in 20 years. He's also led TCU to consecutive 20-win seasons, marking the first 20-win season at TCU since 2004-05. The conference itself has sent at least six of its 10 teams to the NCAA tournament each year Dixon has been at TCU, too. "I think we've had a big impact on strengthening the league with what we've done in terms of basketball," Dixon said, via the Associated Press. "One of the things that's happened is we've become the best league by far in the country. Being a part of the best league in the country is a good thing. That's where we're at." More from Yahoo Sports: Listen: Chris Haynes talks with NBA commissioner Adam Silver Cubs, Astros players visibly shaken after young fan hit by foul ball Blues win first Stanley Cup Final game by beating Bruins in OT Lessons from Kawhi Leonard's last playoff series vs. Warriors


A Milwaukee man is accused of locking his grandmother in a car for 16 hours while he gambled at Potawatomi casino. In December, a security guard found the 76-year-old woman in a car in the Potawatomi parking garage. The doors were locked and she could not get out because of child safety locks. According to a criminal complaint, the casino paged the car's owner and Wesley Brown, 29, came outside. The woman's seat belt was so tight, "it had embedded into (the woman's) skin," the complaint said. Officers had to cut it with a knife to free her. The woman, who has dementia, "was wearing a soiled diaper." The temperature at the time was 37 degrees, according to responding officers. Prosecutors said Brown admitted to leaving her there and "believed there were chips and candy in the back seat." The complaint said Brown checked on her once but didn't bring her food or water. Prosecutors charged Brown with intentionally subjecting an individual at risk to abuse, false imprisonment and second-degree recklessly endangering safety. If convicted, Brown faces up to 10 years in prison. READ MORE: Man charged after grandmother locked in car at casino for 16 hours CHECK OUT WISN: Get the top Milwaukee news weather and sports. With the day's biggest stories and ones you may have missed, our Wisconsin news team has you covered.