Eric Weddle has played 12 years in the NFL, so he's been around plenty of talented cornerbacks. He's played alongside the likes of Antonio Cromartie, Jimmy Smith, Brandon Flowers and Jason Verrett, who are all well-respected cornerbacks in their own right. However, his newest teammates in the Rams secondary take the crown as the best he's ever been around. Aqib Talib and Marcus Peters received some seriously high praise from Weddle recently when the two-time All-Pro safety called them the best cornerbacks he's ever seen. "Those guys are super, super smart," Weddle said at the American Century Championship, via NFL.com . "The instincts are off the charts. Play-making ability. … Those two are the best I've ever played with in my career of guys that play with vision, play the ball, understand routes, trust a safety that is going to alert them and put them in a position to make plays knowing that I have their backs. I'm extremely excited to get on the field with them, give 'em those live reps, live-game atmosphere and take this secondary to the next level." When it comes to ball skills, anticipation and playmaking ability, there's no denying Talib and Peters are two of the best around. Since 2008, Talib has 35 interceptions to lead all active players. In Peters' career since coming into the league in 2015, he has an NFL-high 22 interceptions. Their ball skills are unmatched, and while they had disappointing 2018 seasons with the Rams, they should bounce back with strong campaigns in 2019. The addition of Weddle should only help them, too, with his experience and leadership. MORE: Does Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey want to team up with DeAndre Hopkins in Houston? Three Potential Landing Spots for Chris Paul NASCAR driver falls off car while celebrating too hard Report: Broncos ready to draft Devin Bush before trade with the Steelers Trysten Hill may be crowning point on Cowboys star-studded defense


Baltimore police have arrested three people on attempted armed carjacking charges Saturday in Federal Hill. City police said three men were arrested in the 1200 block of Riverside Avenue. According to City Councilman Eric Costello, the incident took place around 4 p.m. in the 1100 block of Riverside Avenue, where one of the assailants shot the victim multiple times with a BB gun. No further information was immediately released by police. READ MORE: Police: 3 arrested in Federal Hill armed carjacking CHECK OUT WBAL: Get all the latest Baltimore news, weather and sports. WBAL-TV brings you the best in Maryland news online, anytime.


The British Open continues Sunday with the final round at Royal Portrush. Shane Lowry holds a four-stroke head at 16 under headed into the final round after carding a third-round 63 on Saturday. Tommy Fleetwood sits in solo second at 12 under and J.B. Holmes is in solo third at 10 under. Brooks Koepka and Justin Rose are tied for fourth at 9 under, one stroke ahead of Rickie Fowler and Lee Westwood in sixth. Tee times for the final round were pushed up to begin at 7:32 a.m. local time (2:32 a.m. ET) due to strong wind and heavy rain in the forecast for Sunday at Royal Portrush. The R&A announced tee times were moving up in hopes of getting players off the course before the weather deteriorates. BRITISH OPEN : Scores SPORTS FANS : Here are some of the best credit cards available While there are several big names left in the field, there were several big names to miss the cut after 36 holes on Friday including Rory McIlroy , Tiger Woods and Gary Woodland. Here are the tee times and pairings for the final round of the Open Championship. Open Championship Final Round Tee Times, Pairings Tee Times (ET) Players 2:32 a.m. Ashton Turner 2:42 a.m. Shubhankar Sharma, Kiradech Aphibarnrat 2:52 a.m. Eddie Pepperell, Nino Bertasio 3:02 a.m. Paul Waring, Thorbjorn Olesen 3:12 a.m. Jason Kokrak, Branden Grace 3:22 a.m. Jim Furyk, Callum Shinkwin 3:32 a.m. Kevin Streelman, Bubba Watson 3:42 a.m. Bernd Wiesberger, Kyle Stanley 3:57 a.m. Paul Casey, Benjamin Hebert 4:07 a.m. Adam Hadwin, Matt Wallace 4:17 a.m. Francesco Molinari, Thomas Pieters 4:27 a.m. Louis Oosthuizen, Andrew Wilson 4:37 a.m. Yosuke Asaji, Stewart Cink 4:47 a.m. Joost Luiten, Doc Redman 4:57 a.m. Innchoon Hwang, Ryan Fox 5:07 a.m. Yuki Inamori, Charley Hoffman 5:17 a.m. Lucas Bjerregaard, Ernie Els 5:32 a.m. Aaron Wise, Lucas Glover 5:42 a.m. Patrick Cantlay, Sergio Garcia 5:52 a.m. Mikko Korhonen, Dustin Johnson 6:02 a.m. Rory Sabbatini, Robert MacIntyre 6:12 a.m. Romain Langasque, Kevin Kisner 6:22 a.m. Tom Lewis, Graeme McDowell 6:32 a.m. Justin Harding, Erik Van Rooyen 6:42 a.m. Tyrell Hatton, Webb Simpson 6:52 a.m. Syeong Hun An, Matthew Fitzpatrick 7:07 a.m. Patrick Reed, Justin Thomas 7:17 a.m. Sang Hyun Park, Russell Knox 7:27 a.m. Xander Schauffele, Cameron Smith 7:37 a.m. Andrew Putnam, Dylan Frittelli 7:47 a.m. Matt Kuchar, Alex Noren 7:57 a.m. Henrik Stenson, Jordan Spieth 8:07 a.m. Tony Finau, Jon Rahm 8:17 a.m. Danny Willett, Lee Westwood 8:27 a.m. Rickie Fowler, Justin Rose 8:37 a.m. Brooks Koepka, J.B. Holmes 8:37 a.m. Tommy Fleetwood, Shane Lowry Open Championship Final Round TV/Streaming Info Sunday, July 21 NBC Sports Network 1-1:30 a.m.: The Men in Blazers Golf Channel 2:30-6 a.m.: The Open- Final Round 6-9 a.m.: Golf Central Live 3-4 p.m.: Golf Central Live Live Stream: fuboTV ( watch for free ) NBC 6 a.m.-2 p.m. ET: The Open - Final Round Live Stream: fuboTV ( watch for free ) NBC Sports Network 10-10:30 p.m.: The Men in Blazers GolfChannel.Com 4:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Marquee Groups 1 5 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.: Marquee Groups 2 5 a.m. - Noon: Three-Hole Channel https://compass.pressekompass.net/compasses/golfweek/who-will-win-the-british-open_golfweek MORE: Lions pre-camp roster projection leaves many spots unclaimed Mountain biker jumps over Tour de France peloton Bobby Portis Q&A: 'I love being underrated' Broncos training camp: Live updates from Day 3 of practice Chiefs TE Travis Kelce reacts to news that Tyreek Hill won't be suspended


The Iowa Hawkeyes are joining the all-yellow uniform fad in college football that has victimized programs such as West Virginia, Southern Miss and even Michigan. The Hawkeyes will wear a brand new all-yellow uniform for their home game against Penn State on October 12. Iowa showed off the new uniform in a video posted on their Twitter account Thursday evening. Iowa is marketing the new uniform as a gold. Make no mistake. These are yellow uniforms. October 12th. It'll be golden | #Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/w3l1X8QXXe   Hawkeye Football (@HawkeyeFootball) June 27, 2019 Going BOLD for Our Dear Old GOLD | #Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/utbMrQJgcz   Hawkeye Football (@HawkeyeFootball) June 27, 2019 One aspect of the uniform design that stands out is the black wing-like design on the shoulders. This harkens back to Iowa's past uniforms. It was very much a 1990s design for the brief period of time they were in use, but they were unique and made Iowa a little more distinguishable from the Pittsburgh Steelers. And since Iowa isn't placing the Iowa logo on one side of the front of the jersey here as they did in 1994, this is a nice touch to bring back the wings on the shoulders. Maybe that can become a recurring staple of Iowa's uniforms moving forward, and not just for these all-yellow uniforms. Even the helmet is getting a dash of yellow with a yellow facemask replacing the typical black facemask. This is another solid choice for Iowa here, and one that should probably remain as a main feature. For now, it appears this uniform will be worn just for one game, although we shouldn't rule out the possibility of seeing the yellow jersey again during the 2019 season if it is well-received. What do you think about Iowa's all-yellow uniform design? Follow @KevinOnCFB


Aug. 5--As Klay Thompson walked around Los Angeles recently, he did so without a limp or the assistance of crutches just one month removed from surgery to repair a torn left anterior cruciate ligament he suffered during the NBA Finals. "I feel good, " Thompson said. "I 'm going to come back 110 %." Dr. Neal ElAttrache performed the procedure on Thompson at the Kerlan Jobe Institute in Los Angeles, and Thompson said he is on track to return to the court at some point next season. "That 's my goal, " Thompson said. "I doubt I 'll be back before the All- Star break, but I want to be back this season." Thompson knows the path toward a sixth straight NBA Finals appearance is going to be difficult for the Warriors, with his injury sidelining him for much of next season and the team losing Kevin Durant, DeMarcus Cousins, Andre Iguodala, Shaun Livingston and Quinn Cook. But if Stephen Curry and Draymond Green can stay healthy and D 'Angelo Russell -- dealt to the Warriors as part of the trade for Durant -- can build off his All- Star season, Thompson thinks the Warriors can be in the playoff mix by the time he 's ready to return. "My season is obviously going to start a little differently, " Thompson said. "I 'm going to be on offseason mode for a little bit until I can run again. With Kevin leaving and DeMarcus leaving and losing Andre and Shaun, the parity in the league is back. Everyone was trying to catch up to the Warriors the past five years, but now teams have closed the gap, if not taken that leap, so for us getting D 'Angelo was huge because in my absence, he 's a proven All- Star and a 20- point guy and great play maker." As Thompson goes down the list of teams in the West, he shakes his head at the number of contenders that are aiming to take the Warriors ' place in the Finals. "The West is so stacked, not just with the Lakers and Clippers but the Jazz made great moves, the Nuggets are young and upcoming, the Blazers have an amazing backcourt, the Rockets have a two- headed monster in the backcourt with two MVPs still in their prime, " Thompson said. "So it 's going to be tough for us, but I assume I 'm going to be on the court at some point and hopefully I 'll hit the ground running and we 'll be in playoff contention. That 's all we need is just a shot." Thompson, who was born in Los Angeles when his father, Mychal, played for the Lakers, said he never really considered leaving Golden State for a return to L.A. after the Warriors offered him a five- year maximum contract worth $190 million, but believes the Lakers got perhaps the best bargain of the offseason when they signed Cousins to a one- year, $3.5- million contract. "DeMarcus is a great teammate and I developed such a great chemistry with him, coming off screens and cutting off from posts, " Thompson said. "I 'll miss him. I know he 's going to be a huge asset for the Lakers. When they slow it down, he 's so good on the block and such a great decision maker. People don 't realize what a great decision maker he is. Above all, I love his will to compete. He was very hurt last year during our Finals run but he was still out there making a huge impact and getting double- doubles and he won us a couple games, honestly. "He 's just such a gamer and I 'm going to miss competing with him. L.A. got a very good player, who 's very hungry. I know he 's eager to get out there and show everybody he 's still one of the best players in the world because he has all the talent." -- With next season 's NBA schedule slowly leaking out before the league officially unveils the complete slate, there 's one game -- or at least one team -- Kyle Kuzma is particularly looking forward to seeing. The Lakers forward said the first time they play the New Orleans Pelicans will be interesting, going up against former teammates Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram and Josh Hart, all part of the trade that brought Anthony Davis to the Lakers. "They 're my friends and we 're always going to be friends, " Kuzma said. "Just because we 're not teammates doesn 't mean we won 't be friends. I 'm always going to communicate with them and keep up with them. I 'm just happy for those guys. They 're in an unbelievable situation for them to really grow and become the players they want to be." -- One of the bigger NBA names who 's still unsigned is former defensive player of the year and two- time All- Star Joakim Noah. While Noah is weighing his options, he has been training in Los Angeles and talking with Terrell Owens, who relayed his experience of playing with the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals at the end of his Hall of Fame career. "I told him about the end of my career when I was with Dallas and looking to sign with another team and Buffalo came to the table, " Owens said. "That 's not the most desirable place to play football, but I didn 't allow that environment or what people said about it to deter me from going there. [Noah 3/8 might have a chance to go to Detroit, which isn 't a desirable destination, but I said be a bright spot in a not so great environment. It doesn 't matter. Just rededicate yourself and be the best basketball player you can be." -- Less than a year from the opening of the Los Angeles Stadium at Hollywood Park, which will be the home of the Rams and Chargers, stadium officials have talked about planning for the 2022 Super Bowl, 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship Game and the 2028 Summer Olympics. Rams chief operating officer Kevin Demoff would like to add another event to that list perhaps as early as 2021 -- WrestleMania. "I know Los Angeles was one of the first cities WrestleMania was held in, " Demoff said. "I was a kid who grew up on WWE when it was known as WWF on Saturday nights and watching the events they had at the L.A. Sports Arena. We 've had really good conversations with the WWE and they 're very aware of the building and what it can hold, so I 'm hopeful we can get WrestleMania here in the near future." ___ (c)2019 the Los Angeles Times Visit the Los Angeles Times at www.latimes.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.


Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson is on a mission to prove he is still one of the best in the league. When he isn't posting pictures of his family on social media, the theme of his posts are about proving people wrong and how he will be back better than ever. And while he is still considered one of the league's most talented players, it is lists like the one from sister site Touchdown Wire's Barry Werner that make him feel like he is underestimated. Werner ranked the top running back for every NFL team and Johnson didn't even make the top 10. He came in at No. 11. Who is he behind? He is behind the following: Alvin Kamara, Christian McCaffrey, Ezekiel Elliott, Saquon Barkley, Le'Veon Bell, Melvin Gordon, Todd Gurley, Nick Chubb, Derrick Henry and Joe Mixon. This is pretty low for David Johnson and it is no reflection on him. It is more of a statement on how awful Arizona is and potentially could continue to be. The Northern Iowa star is heading into his fifth season. It feels like he has been in the league far longer … probably because seasons seem to never end for the Cardinals, though they are 16 games. Johnson was one of the pioneer backs who could both impact the running and passing games. Putting guys like Joe Mixon and Nick Chubb ahead of Johnson feels disrespectful, but then again, Johnson has not been good since 2016. He missed 15 games in 2017 and was mostly ineffective in 2018. However, in Kliff Kingsbury's offense, there is a lot of optimism. Johnson again is shooting to reach both 1,000 yards rushing and receiving. If he does that, he will most certainly warrant a higher spot on this list next year. Listen to the latest from Cards Wire's Jess Root on his podcast, Rise Up, See Red. Subscribe on Apple podcasts or Stitcher Radio . View embedded content MORE: Boxing fans, including Conor McGregor, react to Anthony Joshua's stunning loss to Andy Ruiz Jr. Kyle Shanahan on the cutting edge with 'positionless' offense Report: Suns, Bulls offering lottery picks for Lonzo Ball Did Daryl Morey just confirm Harden, Paul won't be traded? Da'Shawn Hand's extra work mentality catching on in OTAs


Gregg Berhalter said he wanted to win the group. His team selection on Wednesday night, in many ways, seemed to disagree. But Jozy Altidore's second-half goal dragged a second-string U.S. men's national team to a 1-0 win over Panama, and to the top of the 2019 Gold Cup's Group D. JOZY ALTIDORE WITH THE BICYCLE KICK! 🔥 He scores his 42nd international goal and puts the USMNT out in front 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/CVuFexT8Wj   FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 27, 2019 Takeaways were few, and groans many. Berhalter made 11 changes to his lineup, resting every single player who'd started against Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago . The byproduct, in large part, was a snoozer. But it was also a win. It topped off an unblemished group stage   11 U.S. goals scored, none conceded. And maybe, just maybe, it will make Berhalter comfortable starting his top striker moving forward. Jozy Altidore got the goal to punctuate his starting case We broke down the Altidore vs. Gyasi Zardes debate on Tuesday . The main conclusion: Altidore should not have to prove he is better than Zardes. Almost every ounce of evidence from the past decade suggests he is. But he may, in the immediate term, have to prove he should start. He is still making his way back to full fitness. He had not started for the USMNT since Couva. He had played 61 career minutes under Berhalter entering Wednesday. Zardes had played over 3,000. His comfort in the system   and Berhalter's comfort with his former Columbus Crew forward   was noticeable, understandable and meaningful. So Altidore needed to show something on Wednesday. And in the end, he did with the goal. On the whole, he was decent. Certainly not vintage Altidore, though. He didn't look injured , but there's a certain imbalance and choppiness that comes with a lack of match fitness. Footwork isn't automatic. Actions don't flow from first touch to distribution. He had two first-half chances. On the first, his movement was good. He opened up his body on the right side of the penalty area, and struck his shot well, but past the far post. The second chance, however, he'll want to have back. He got his feet right, but not the finish. That said, Altidore still looked better with the ball, between the 18s, than Zardes often does. And he didn't have much in the way of creativity around him. He did what he could with minimal service. Now all eyes turn to a quarterfinal against Curacao. The striker spot is Berhalter's one true selection dilemma. Given the strength, or lack thereof, of the opponent, there are reasonable cases to be made for both players. For what it's worth, we'd go with Altidore. But we suspect Berhalter might ultimately disagree. Different personnel = different shape The USMNT's shape was pretty defined on Matchdays 1 and 2 at the Gold Cup. It was an asymmetrical 4-3-3. In possession, right back Nick Lima pushed high while left back Tim Ream stayed at home. Michael Bradley sat in front of what had become a back three, creating something of a 3-1-#-# shape   the front six variable and difficult to define. But that shape had evolved to suit players' skill sets. Remember, when Tyler Adams was healthy, he was playing as an "inverted" right back, tucking into midfield when the U.S. had the ball . Berhalter's first preferred in-possession shape was a 3-2-2-3 (or 3-2-4-1). So it's no surprise that the USMNT's structure evolved again when the personnel did on Wednesday. Previously, with Ream at left back, a left-to-right rotation created the back three. With Daniel Lovitz, a more traditional fullback, in the position against Panama, a split sometimes created it. Berhalter appeared to direct the shift around the 20th minute. Thereafter, center backs Matt Miazga and Omar Gonzalez began to part. Defensive midfielder Wil Trapp dropped in between them. The goal was presumably to get both fullbacks high up the pitch. To accommodate the tweak, Djordje Mihailovic   playing the No. 10 role   dropped much deeper than Christian Pulisic often does. So did Christian Roldan. Wingers tucked inside when fullbacks pushed high. And boom   there was that 3-2-4-1 shape again. This version of the U.S. simply had a different method of sliding into it. Or, as Berhalter might say: The system is still the system, even when the formation changes. USMNT lineup Back to from, left to right, 4-3-3 (subs in parentheses): Sean Johnson; Daniel Lovitz, Omar Gonzalez, Matt Miazga, Tim Ream; Wil Trapp, Djordje Mihailovic, Christian Roldan; Jonathan Lewis (Christian Pulisic), Jozy Altidore (Gyasi Zardes), Jordan Morris (Tyler Boyd). Other notes Matt Miazga, who was one of a few borderline first-stringers on the field, was solid. Playing next to Omar Gonzalez made him look quick. Jonathan Lewis' pace and energy occasionally brought the first half to life. But his one big chance was blocked, and he faded after halftime. An interesting post-match note, given that both right backs have looked strong and both left backs have looked ... not great: I asked Gregg Berhalter if he would consider playing Nick Lima at left back since he plays there with his club, and he said that wasn't something that he had thought about. He added he has been focused with playing Lima only as a right back. #usmnt   Jeff Carlisle (@JeffreyCarlisle) June 27, 2019 Noted soccer fan Patrick Mahomes was in attendance, rocking a USMNT jersey: If @PatrickMahomes claps the goal was 🔥🔥🔥 @JozyAltidore 😏 #GoldCup2019 #ThisIsOurs #USAvPAN @Chiefs pic.twitter.com/F74GjyIM8l   Gold Cup 2019 (@GoldCup) June 27, 2019 The U.S. will play Curacao in the last of four quarterfinals. Kickoff is 8 p.m. ET on Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. The winner will take on either Panama or Jamaica in a semifinal in Nashville. Here's the full bracket   with Mexico vs. Costa Rica the pick of the quarters: The bracket is SET! 👊💥 Your #USMNT will face 🇨🇼 in the Quarterfinals! #GoldCup2019 pic.twitter.com/tHWv5zyPHz   U.S. Soccer MNT (@USMNT) June 27, 2019               Henry Bushnell is a features writer for Yahoo Sports . Have a tip? Question? Comment? Email him at henrydbushnell@gmail.com, or follow him on Twitter @HenryBushnell , and on Facebook .


It would be the last text message she'd ever send, and it was received the night of May 7 by her boyfriend: "I'm scared, babe." Twelve minutes earlier, West Virginia teen Riley Crossman sent a text, indicating her mother's 41-year-old boyfriend had entered her room. A week later, authorities would recover the 15-year-old's body from a steep cliff near the top of a mountain. The text messages were presented by prosecutors as evidence at a preliminary hearing against the mom's boyfriend, Andy McCauley, who is charged with Riley's murder . Riley was reported missing May 8, and when her body was discovered on May 16, it was in an advanced state of decomposition. This week, prosecutors revealed it could be months before the cause and manner of Riley's death is officially known, if it's ever determined at all, reports the Hagerstown Herald-Mail . RELATED: Missing W. Va. Girl, 15, Is Found Dead as Mom's Boyfriend Is Charged: 'She Was a Sweetheart' In court, investigators alleged that physical evidence   including drywall mud and sheet-metal screws found both in McCauley's work truck and the site where Riley's body had been dumped   links him to the murder, according to the paper. Officials have said cadaver dogs led investigators into the bed of McCauley's truck and signaled that a dead body had recently been there, reports WDVM-TV . RELATED: Dogs Smelled Human Decomposition In Truck of Stepdad Accused of Murdering 15-Year-Old According to The Journal , additional testimony revealed alleged inconsistencies between what appears on surveillance footage obtained by police and what McCauley told investigators. • Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Click here to get breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases in the True Crime Newsletter. Prosecutors also presented evidence that allegedly indicates McCauley called Riley's cellphone three times on May 7 between 3 and 4 a.m., the day before she went missing. The Herald-Mail reports he allegedly dialed *67 to block his number each time. Officials have yet to disclose a specific motive for the killing. McCauley remains in police custody without bail, and has yet to plea to the charges. His attorney could not be reached for comment on the allegations.


Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen isn't letting rankings define where he actually believes he stacks up among the other players at his position. Pro Football Focus ranked Allen as their No. 6 wideout in the NFL. The former Cal product made an appearance on FS1's Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe on the two's show "Undisputed" Tuesday. When asked by Bayless how he felt about their rankings, Allen said he is still worthy enough to be the top dog. "Oh yeah, I'm still up there with those guys. I still feel like I'm the best. I'm still playing within my scheme. You know, I'm going to keep doing what I'm doing for the team. Keep making the guys better, keep making our team better and stay consistent," Allen said. "I'm still the best," -Keenan Allen on @undisputed this morning. Despite being ranked the 6th best WR on PFF's Top 100 list and back-to-back Pro Bowls, Keenan has to remind the media how underrated he is ⚡ #Chargers pic.twitter.com/LVyEiJ4aHc - IG: ChargersHype (@ChargersHype) June 18, 2019 Last year, Allen made an appearance on the same show where he gave him the title of the best wide receiver in the league. It appears that nothing has changed in regards to his confident mentality. Allen has spent the majority of his career being overlooked. With most people talking about Antonio Brown, DeAndre Hopkins, Julio Jones, Odell Beckham Jr. and Mike Thomas, Allen hasn't completely gotten the recognition that he deserves. Whether that's because Allen was hit by injuries, missing a total of 26 games during the 2015 and 2016 season or because he isn't the most physically imposing wideout, his play on the field and statistics back it up enough to be among the elite group. In a two-year span, Allen has amassed 199 receptions, 2,598 yards and 12 touchdowns. He has produced those numbers with his savvy route running ability, which might be arguably the best from technique and mechanical perspective. Everyone will have their own opinion, but we Allen deserves to be put in the top-5 category. He's an elite playmaker who is coming off two fantastic seasons and still has a ton of room to grow to creep up that list, as long as he remains injury-free. MORE: Dale Earnhardt Jr. weighs in on NASCAR Truck Series feud, penalty options Rams trading Tyler Higbee to Patriots would make sense for both teams NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players Fierce, fiesty WR competition for Cowboys behind Top 3 roster locks 7 non-star free agents the Lakers could pursue with their cap space


Wisconsin winters can be brutal, which means locals know how to enjoy the summer. The annual Summerfest in Milwaukee is one of the largest (and most affordable) music festivals in the U.S., and it's happening June 26 to July 7, so there's just enough time to start making travel plans. The city's Summerfest grounds include more than 10 stages, plus an interactive sports zone and a children's theater and play zone. The venue is located downtown on the Lake Michigan lakefront, near many of the city's famous breweries, as well as restaurants, theaters, galleries and more. Whether you're ready to book your trip now or just imagining what it might look like, take a look at these forthcoming flights between Sacramento and Milwaukee, which we pulled from travel site Skyscanner . We've also included top-rated hotels, restaurants, and attractions in Milwaukee, to showcase the range of local amenities that travelers will find there. (Prices and availability are current as of publication and subject to change.) Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Links included in the articles may earn Hoodline a commission on clicks and transactions. Cheapest Milwaukee flights Currently, the cheapest flights between Sacramento and Milwaukee are if you leave on June 29 and return from Wisconsin on July 7. Spirit Airlines currently has roundtrip tickets for $600. Top Milwaukee accommodations Regarding where to stay, here are some of Milwaukee's top-rated hotels, that we selected from Skyscanner's listings based on price and customer satisfaction. The Pfister Hotel (424 E. Wisconsin Ave.) For an all-around top recommendation, consider The Pfister Hotel . The hotel has a 4.6-star rating on Skyscanner, and rooms are currently available for $169. Set in the heart of Milwaukee, this hotel is close to the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, the Milwaukee Art Museum and Discovery World. The Iron Horse Hotel (500 W. Florida St.) There's also the 4.7-star rated The Iron Horse Hotel , which has rooms for $169/night. "Great, stylish hotel with gorgeous rooms. The service is top-notch and there are a couple of great bars and restaurants at the hotel," wrote visitor Tom. The InterContinental Milwaukee (139 E. Kilbourn Ave.) A third option is The InterContinental Milwaukee . The 4.4-star hotel has rooms for $126/night. It's close to the Pabst Theater and Milwaukee City Hall. Featured Milwaukee restaurants If you're looking for a popular spot to grab a bite, Milwaukee has plenty of excellent eateries to choose from. Here are a few from Skyscanner's listings to help you get started. Leon's Frozen Custard (3131 S. 27th St.) Let's start with a Dairy State essential: ice cream. For a popular option, check out Leon's Frozen Custard , which has an average of five stars out of 13 reviews on Skyscanner. A Milwaukee mainstay for more than 75 years, it's still owned and operated by the original family. "This institution is open all year, and they are open late into the night, at least during the summer," wrote visitor Steve. Milwaukee Public Market (400 N. Water St.) Also worth considering is The Milwaukee Public Market , with a variety of artisan and ethnic products and freshly made prepared foods. Dine in the market's second-floor Palm Garden. The market also offers cooking classes. "Large indoor market with a wide array of vendors. Great for a casual, pickup lunch or dinner," wrote visitor Lizzie. Beans & Barley Market, Deli & Cafe (1901 E. North Ave.) If you're looking for a local favorite restaurant pick, head to Beans & Barley Market, Deli & Cafe , with 4.9 stars from 10 reviews. "Everything about this restaurant and co-op is comforting and delicious," wrote reviewer Andrea. "The menu items on the restaurant side are to die for. Local and delicious vegan, vegetarian and meat eater items abound." Cafe Corazon (3129 N. Bremen St.) Finally, there's Cafe Corazon . The Mexican restaurant supports local farmers and raises its own beef and produce. Its desserts are based on seasonal ingredients. "Cafe Corazon has delicious Mexican food. The place has character and nice drinks," wrote visitor Anya. Top Milwaukee attractions To round out your trip, Milwaukee offers plenty of popular attractions worth visiting. Here are a couple of top recommendations, based on Skyscanner's descriptions and reviews. The Milwaukee Art Museum (700 N. Art Museum Drive) First up is The Milwaukee Art Museum , with four floors of rotating displays and over 30,000 works of art. The recently expanded museum dates back to the 1880s and encompasses many types of art forms. "Their building is a work of art. Try to be in front of the entrance when the museum opens or closes to catch the kinetic elements," wrote Lizzie. "A must-visit when in Milwaukee." Harley-Davidson Museum (400 W. Canal St.) You can also rev up your visit at the Harley-Davidson Museum . This museum celebrates the more than 100-year history of Harley-Davidson motorcycles. "This museum is a must-see for motorcycle buffs. On display one will find more than 450 motorcycles and artifacts, dating back to Serial Number One, which is the oldest-known Harley-Davidson motorcycle," wrote visitor Mary. This story was created automatically using flight, hotel, and local attractions data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


NEW YORK   The Astros halted an ugly losing streak in stupendous fashion. Houston hit four home runs in the first five innings, including three against Yankees starter J.A. Happ, racing to a nine-run lead during a 9-4 victory over the Yankees on Sunday. The win snapped the Astros' season-long seven-game losing skid. Hitting leadoff for the second straight day, José Altuve took Happ's third pitch of the game into the second deck of the left-field seats. The solo shot started an avalanche of Astros home runs against the veteran 36-year-old southpaw. Altuve's home run gave the Astros their first first-inning run since June 14 and just their third lead during this seven-game road trip. Altuve added a hustle double in the third before the Astros broke open the game in the fourth. They opened with three straight singles before Tyler White sent an opposite-field grand slam into the right-field seats, supplying a six-run lead Justin Verlander had no issues protecting. Verlander struck out nine across seven innings of three-run ball. The Yankees swung and missed 20 times against him and mustered one extra-base hit   DJ LeMahieu's three-run home run in the fifth. It was the first three-run home run yielded by Verlander as a member of the Astros. He'd not allowed one since April 15, 2017.


Let's say you're preparing a cheese board for a dinner party and as you're cutting cubes of aged cheddar and Swiss and wedges of Brie, you notice a disturbing, greenish-blue fuzzy patch on one of the cheeses. Your first instinct is one of two options: to either hack off that blemish or just toss out the whole block or wheel of cheese. But…is moldy cheese always a no-go? To better understand what you should do when there is a mold-on-cheese sighting, we consulted Natalie Rizzo, MS, RD, author of The No-Brainer Nutrition Guide For Every Runner . And while you're learning about cheese, make sure you also check out Here's When It's OK to Eat Moldy Food and When It's Not for more! You spot a speck of mold on a hunk of cheese. Is it safe enough to eat the cheese if you just chop the mold off? Rizzo says it depends on the type of cheese and whether it's a soft, crumbly cheese or a hard cheese. "Some molds are used to make cheese, like Roquefort, blue cheese, Gorgonzola, and Stilton. Brie and Camembert have intentional white surface molds," she says. "According to the USDA , the molds used to make these cheeses are safe to eat. If these types of cheeses contain mold that isn't part of the manufacturing, then you must discard and not eat them." Soft cheeses which include anything from a crumbled cheese such as feta to ricotta to even cottage cheese or chèvre must be tossed out if there is any trace of mold no exceptions. The reason? The mold often contaminates more than what's visible to the eye. "These soft cheeses have a high moisture content, so the mold is likely contained below the surface and can make you sick," explains Rizzo. "However, if a hard cheese has mold, you can cut off at least one inch around and below the mold spot and wrap in a new cloth." Mold cannot penetrate into hard cheeses the way that it can spread within soft cheeses, which is why a one-inch deep cut all around should suffice. RELATED: Your guide to the anti-inflammatory diet that heals your gut , slows the signs of aging, and helps you lose weight. What could happen if you eat moldy cheese? "Eating the wrong type of mold can cause allergic reactions or respiratory problems," says Rizzo. "Some molds produce mycotoxins, which can make you really sick." According to the Mayo Clinic , if you were to eat a soft cheese with mold, you increase the risk of being exposed to foodborne pathogens such as listeria, salmonella, and E. coli that grow along with the mold. So always make sure you're taking note of what type of cheese you're eating! And if you want to uncover different types of cheeses, we have a guide to the best and worst in America !


Charlie Coyle had learned to deal with hearing his name in trade rumors. So when Minnesota Wild general manager Paul Fenton called him in February and told him he had been traded , it wasn't too big of a surprise. The only surprise was that Fenton was unable to tell him where exactly he had been traded. The GM rushed to call Coyle so he didn't get on a plane with his Wild teammates as they were set to depart on a two-game road trip to New York and Detroit. "[I]t was a weird moment where I didn't know I was being traded and I wasn't on a team," Coyle told NBC last week. "I didn't know what team I was on for a couple hours. When I found out it was Boston I was pretty happy." After spending parts of seven seasons with the Wild, Coyle was coming home. The East Weymouth, Mass. native and Boston University alum played his youth hockey in the area and even led his high school team to the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association finals, which took place TD Garden, home of the Bruins, during his freshman year. Growing up, Coyle had those same dreams that every hockey player in Massachusetts does: winning the Stanley Cup in a Bruins jersey. "You think about it now, it gets closer and closer and you are that much closer to doing it," he said. "You know, headed into the third round here, it's become a reality. There is still a long way to go, but yeah, you go to bed every night and your mind wanders and that is where it wanders to, mostly to just thinking about what it is going to be like and just envisioning that. I think that helps." Now Coyle was entering a room full of idols, including players like Patrice Bergeron and Zdeno Chara , whom he watched as they won the 2011 Stanley Cup. But there was no time to think about that; he had to get to Las Vegas to meet his new teammates to enjoy an off day. "I think as you get older you learn to just focus on the task at hand," Coyle said. "You know, I can't be in awe of you, I have to make sure I do my part here. I think when you're younger you get that more and as you get older, more experience and more comfortable in this league, it kind of dies down. You just play. They are your teammates now and you are both fighting for the same thing and you both need each other on the same page, but they help out a lot." [ NBC 2019 STANLEY CUP PLAYOFF HUB ] Coyle got off to a slow start with the Bruins. He scored only twice in 21 games following the trade and was playing nearly a minute less than during his time in Minnesota. But in the postseason, the 27-year-old has found his groove. During their Round 1 series against the Toronto Maple Leafs, he scored three times and recorded four points. He opened Round 2 against the Columbus Blue Jackets in fashion with a pair of goals, including the game winner, during a 3-2 victory in Game 1. While another local boy, Matt Grzelcyk of Charlestown, Mass., starred in the Bruins' win in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Final against the Carolina Hurricanes, Coyle also made an impact with three assists. Through 15 games in the 2019 postseason, Coyle is tied for fifth in scoring among all players with six goals and 12 points. His six goals are tied for first on the Bruins and he's tied for second on team in points behind David Pastrnak 's 15. Coyle has become an integral part of the Bruins' secondary scoring, which has helped put them two wins away from reaching the Stanley Cup Final. Following the February trade, it didn't take his teammates long to figure out that his skillset would be a welcomed addition. "He's a big guy, strong powerful forward who is not easy to play against," said Chara. "Having him as a hometown player gives us kind of a boost because those types of players who are playing for their hometowns are always welcome." "I feel very fortunate to be in this position and playing for such a great organization," Coyle said. "Then you throw on top of it being from here and growing up and going to these games and wonder what it would be like playing with the spoked B on one day. So you throw all that in with my family being here and coming to more games, seeing me play live… I think just in life you want to be close to your family, spend as much time with your family as possible. For me, to do what I love every day and get to see them, they are right down the street pretty much, you can't ask for much better." MORE: • Conference Finals schedule, TV info • Hurricanes/Bruins series preview • PHT Conference Finals predictions      Sean Leahy is a writer for Pro Hockey Talk on NBC Sports . Drop him a line at phtblog@nbcsports.com or follow him on Twitter @Sean_Leahy .


Surge flooding poses the greatest threat to Houston's economic security, according to a new research paper by Jim Blackburn, an environmental lawyer and professor of civil engineering at Rice University. And he's calling for quick action to address the risk. "The problems facing Houston and the United States are serious and must be addressed effectively," Blackburn said in his report. "We cannot afford to build solutions that are obsolete upon arrival. We cannot afford to ignore issues because they are uncomfortable, and we cannot continue business as usual and expect to solve the incredible problems associated with hurricane-surge flooding." At HoustonChronicle.com: Ike Dike concept raises more questions than it answers for environmentalists and Rice University In his report, Blackburn discusses how surge flooding would disrupt key suppliers of the nation's refined oil products and plastics that are located along the Houston Ship Channel, the Texas City refining complex and the Bayport Industrial District. He also found that tools used to evaluate severe storm situations are deficient. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, for instance, looks at past storms to develop proposals for mitigating future storm damage -- not addressing climate change and a future with more intense storms. "The tools were not developed to address today's problems," he said in the report.


HYDE PARK (CBSLA)   A Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputy shot and killed a man during a gunfire exchange following a traffic stop early Thursday morning in the South L.A. neighborhood of Hyde Park, while a second suspect was at large. The shooting occurred at around 1 a.m. after the deputy pulled over an SUV for a code violation at the intersection of Brynhurst Avenue and 71st Street, according to the sheriff's department. A man in the front passenger seat of the SUV got out and tried to walk away. When the deputy ordered him to stop, the suspect first ignored his commands, then pulled out a handgun and opened fire on the deputy, LASD reports. The deputy returned fire, hitting the suspect in the chest and lower torso. The suspect died at the scene. The deputy was not hurt. The suspect's gun was recovered at the scene. The driver of the SUV, described as a black man between 20 and 25 years old, sped away in the tan-colored SUV and remains at large. Deputies had shut down an approximately three-block radius around the shooting scene. LASD issued a warning for morning commuters to avoid the area of Crenshaw Boulevard and Florence Avenue. No names were immediately released.


It's a rush to beat the heat this weekend. On Saturday, the scorching sun led people in Norfolk to the inside of cool buildings. The hot weather led to a spike in business at Selden Market. Duane Dinio, the owner of S'mores Amore in Norfolk said the heat led to a busy day for him and his wife Kristine Dinio. "It's drawn a lot of people that have come in because of the heat," said Duane Dinio. "It helps that we have a lot of air conditioning here, and it's a nice big space." The s'mores sold quickly during the peak afternoon heat. Steps away from S'mores Amore, Giselle Ramirez was busy straightening up displays at KOR Vintage, a small clothing shop owned by her mother. Ramirez also noticed a spike in customer traffic. "We've had a lot of short and skirt sales because it's hot," said Ramirez. As customers wandered from one vendor to another, they were relieved to catch a break from the heat. "They've said that it's super scorching out there and that they just can't wait to get inside and that it's too hot and they knew the a/c would be in here, and the s'mores," said Kristine Dinio. The Selden Market has an indoor connection to Slover Library and restaurants at The Main. Duane Dinio said that's where many of his customers came from as they tried to spend more time indoors.


The Tariff Man is back. President Donald Trump's newly proposed tariffs on China would be particularly bad news for US consumers. Investors sold off well-known retail and tech stocks in response, because they would get hit hardest by the additional tariffs. "Tariffs are taxes on American consumers," said Rick Helfenbein, president and CEO of the American Apparel & Footwear Association. "The president's decision to proceed with adding these additional costs for hard-working American families is truly shocking." Trump tweeted Thursday that he's proposing an additional 10% tariff on $300 billion's worth of Chinese-made products entering the United States. That includes things like smartphones, toys, footwear and many other consumer goods . Retailers were not pleased. "American families shouldn't be a pawn in this trade war," said Hun Quach, vice president of international trade for the Retail Industry Leaders Association. "Today's announcement only moves us closer to consumers bearing the brunt of the pain." The National Retail Federation said it is disappointed the administration is doubling down on tarrifs. "These additional tariffs will only threaten US jobs and raise costs for American families on everyday goods," said David French, senior vice president for government relations at the NRF. "The tariffs imposed over the past year haven't worked, and there's no evidence another tax increase on American businesses and consumers will yield new results." Investors weren't happy either. Shares of Best Buy plunged more than 10%. Nike was down 3%. Hasbro fell 5% while rival toymaker Mattel was down 7%. Apple fell about 2% while Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba was down more than 4%. And the SPDR S&P Retail ETF, which counts Dillard's, Abercrombie & Fitch, Guess?, L Brands and Kohl's among its top 10 holdings, lost about 3%. Target was down 4%. "Uncertainty will dampen business investment and trade flows," said Elena Duggar, Moody's associate managing director. She said American consumers will pay higher prices for everyday items, such as electronics, clothing, footware and toys, because of the tariffs. Semiconductor stocks, which have a big presence in China, also plunged due to worries that China could retaliate with further tariffs against the US tech industry. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index fell 2%, led by drops in Intel, AMD, Nvidia, Qualcomm and Broadcom. That led to a dramatic turnaround on Wall Street Thursday , with the Dow swinging from a 300-point gain earlier in the day to a more than 250-point loss.


Massachusetts has the best school system in America , according to a new report from personal finance website WalletHub. Standout scores in both quality and safety buoyed the Bay State's No. 1 ranking. School systems across America were ranked across 29 measures of quality and safety. Massachusetts schools ranked above-average to exceptional in most categories. Bay State students scored the highest in math and reading scores across the country, according to WalletHub. The state also tied for the lowest-percentage of high school students who were threatened and/or injured. Bullying, which is still an issue in the state, was fifth-lowest in Massachusetts. Related 'They All Failed And Changed A Child:' Bullying In MA School System Best High Schools In Your Metro: U.S. News & World Top 100 Schools In MA For 2019: Niche The only "weakness" WalletHub noted was a low amount of Blue Ribbon schools per capita, WalletHub said. WalletHub ranked Massachusetts above New Jersey, Connecticut, Virginia and Vermont. The bottom of the rankings were comprised of Arizona, Louisiana and New Mexico. >>> Read the full WalletHub report here


It's no secret Tennessee Titans safety Kevin Byard is one of the most dominant players in today's NFL. So, it comes as no surprise that Touchdown Wire analyst Doug Farrar included him in his Top 100 list. Here's what he had to say about Byard, who he ranked at No. 20 overall. "This particular millennium hasn't been a great one for safeties wanting to rack up huge interception numbers," he wrote. "Since the 1970 merger, 11 safeties have grabbed at least 10 interceptions in a season, and none of them did it after 1986, when Ronnie Lott had 10. A handful of players at the position have nine picks since 2000 (Darren Sharper three times and Ed Reed twice, among them), so Byard's eight-interception season for the Titans in 2017 was remarkable. He followed up with four more picks in 2018, proving that, as a deep safety, he's no fluke when it comes to patrolling the deep third of a defense and taking the ball away. Byard brings every possible attribute you want in a deep safety to the field. Not only does he have the lateral quickness and range to cover to either boundary seamlessly, but he also has an impressive ability to read quarterback intentions and receiver routes. This gives him an additional athletic advantage as he closes to the ball - at times, it looks as if he's running the route for the receiver. Byard's status as the NFL's best safety is well-earned." Last year, Byard allowed 21 catches on 30 targets for 172 yards, 83 yards after the reception, one touchdown, two passes defensed and held opponets to a passer rating of 55.8. He was also credited with one sack, seven total quarterback pressures, 62 tackles and 17 stops. On a three-season career, Byard has racked up 235 tackles, three sacks, 28 passes defensed and 12 interceptions over 48 appearances. Expect Byard to continue to capitalize upon his success in 2019. MORE: Tiger Woods' post-round comments about his health were such a bummer Ron Adams, rest of Warriors coaching staff to have reduced roles Eagles' HC Doug Pederson on why he's never sought more power within the organization NBA Free Agency 2020: The top players Ranking the Packers' position groups from weakest to strongest


NEWS: #Bengals sign OL @JonahGWilliams of the @AlabamaFTBL , their first-round selection (11th overall) in the 2019 NFL Draft, and TE @drewcal of the @UW_Football , their second-round selection (52nd overall). : https://t.co/vb0YwvQZOS pic.twitter.com/57K5GWEHMc - Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) May 16, 2019 The Cincinnati Bengals wrapped up two more members of their 2019 NFL draft class today. Joining six others are first-round pick Jonah Williams and second-round pick Drew Sample. Williams was the 11th pick and started rookie minicamp at left tackle. Where he ends up playing during OTAs and training camp is one of the biggest question marks surrounding the team. Sample came off the board just outside the top 50 and was viewed as a surprise. The Bengals had traded down 10 spots in the second round before making him the pick. With the top two selections under contract, only third-round linebacker Germaine Pratt and fourth-round quarterback Ryan Finley remain without a deal ahead of OTAs. MORE: Report: Browns rookie RB LJ Scott decides to quit NFL after just 2 days Zion Williamson still has options if he doesn't want to play for the Pelicans Five potential Jimmy Butler landing spots in free agency Jamie Collins' return to Patriots is complicated on many levels Cowboys News: Prescott's circle of trust questioned, Kris Richard RKGs


Steelers rookie running back Benny Snell plays a unique brand of football. He calls it, appropriately enough, "Benny Snell football." Via Chris Adamski of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review , the former Kentucky tailback used that term on multiple occasions during his rookie minicamp to explain his unique style. "That's just Benny Snell football," Snell said at one point regarding a clock-killing, bowl-game effort that included eight straight carries as the Wildcats held a 27-24 lead against Penn State. "Downhill, running the ball, running the clock out. My team depended on me in that time of need, and I am gonna make it happen. In situations like that, they trusted me. All through the season [and] all three years, that's what I was known for." Apparently, it's a broad term. "Benny Snell football is that it could be second-and-3 or like third-and-3. It could be fourth-and-2. It could be third-and-goal, fourth-and-goal," Snell said. "Or it could be four-minute offense, and you just have to run the clock out just to win the game." Snell then went all in with the use of the third person. "It's just feeding him, just feeding him, feeding him, let him run it up," Benny Snell said regarding Benny Snell. "He's gonna get up. He's having fun. He might dance a little bit, but he's gonna run back and he's gonna do it again, and everybody in the stadium, both teams know what's happening." With James Conner and Jaylen Samuels already on the roster, it's tempting to believe that the Steelers intend to use multiple tailbacks. After the draft, G.M. Kevin Colbert didn't rule out one of the three emerging as the guy, based on his performances. And if, ultimately, the performance the Steelers need is Benny Snell football, they've got just the man to do it.


Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley says manager Rafa Benítez left the club because the would-be owners didn't want him, as he hits back at fans who hold him responsible for the Spaniard's departure. It's been claimed that Sheikh Khaled, who is interested in buying the club, didn't want Benítez as manager and renewing his contract would force the prospective owner to pay compensation to replace him. Benítez had been in charge for three seasons at St James' Park, leading the club to promotion from the Championship and two mid-table finishes in the Premier League, despite ongoing unrest behind the scenes. Rumours of his departure had been ongoing throughout the season. It's thought that he felt let down by the lack of investment in both the team and infrastructure by Ashley, who put the club up for sale in October 2017. Last week the club confirmed that Benítez's contract would not be renewed , sending Magpies fans into a frenzy, prompting many to boycott season ticket renewals ahead of the new season. Reportedly researchers with clipboards in the #nufc ticket office yesterday asking why ST holders had cancelled our season tickets after 29 years yesterday? Can they be that non self aware? And does it show they care about these threats of boycott/cancellation? https://t.co/iTxoAk30Fp   ASHLEY OUT (@AshleyOutdotcom) June 28, 2019 According to The Mirror , Ashley has hit back at claims that he's responsible for the failure to agree a new contract. Instead, he blames the potential incoming owner, Sheikh Khaled, who is in talks about acquiring the club in a deal worth £350m. He claims that Khaled wants to hire José Mourinho or Arsene Wenger, which is the reason that talks with Benítez broke down. Newcastle fans remain sceptical. There are a number of parties interested in buying the Premier League club, so it seems odd that Khaled would have such a heavy influence at this stage. It's also worth noting that the relationship between manager and owner broke down long before Khaled ever had any interest in taking over. Newcastle did put a one-year contract offer on the table, however Benítez wanted more control over transfers and the manager's trust in the owner had deteriorated badly during his tenure. Ashley's refusal to invest in the infrastructure of the club, particularly in a new training complex that was promised six years ago, was a particular source of frustration. Ashley's attempts to deflect criticism won't wash with many Magpies fans, who are desperate to see the back of the sportswear tycoon. Seeing the club make such a feeble attempt to keep Benitez has added fuel to a fire that has been burning amongst the Newcastle fans for many years - is this the year the Toon Army finally revolts?


The Brewers have optioned second baseman Keston Hiura , the club announced today. He'll leave the active roster to make way for the activation of Travis Shaw , who had been rehabbing a wrist injury. Hiura, 22, certainly hasn't shown himself incapable of keeping up at the game's highest level. To the contrary, he's slashing a hefty .281/.333/.531 with five home runs in 69 plate appearances. While there's much to be desired in his combination of 23 strikeouts and three walks, Hiura has largely confirmed that the Brewers and prospect watchers were right to expect big things right out of the gate. It's tough to see that batting line leave the active roster, especially with Shaw's struggles to open the year. He'll presumably return to his customary duties at the hot corner, with Mike Moustakas going back to second base. The defensive alignment is less than optimal, but passable; it's the hitting department where this decision will likely be judged. Before he hit the shelf, Shaw, 29, managed only a .163/.266/.281 slash line in 154 plate appearances. That's far shy of the output he delivered in his first two seasons in Milwaukee, during which he launched 63 home runs and batted a cumulative .258/.347/.497. GM David Stearns explained to reporters that the Brewers made this move to "preserv[e] organizational depth." (Via Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel; links to Twitter .) Of course, Shaw could have been optioned down instead of Hiura, but Stearns says the veteran has earned the right to step back into the MLB lineup. That doesn't mean he's guaranteed to stay there. The pressure will be on Shaw and struggling first baseman Jesus Aguilar , who is out of options.


Brazil have been at their scintillating best during this summer's Copa America, smashing in goals left, right and centre en-route to setting up a quarter-final clash with Paraguay. One player who has emerged from the Selecao shadows is exciting forward Everton Soares, who has two goals and an assist to his name. The 23-year-old has been touted as a potential Manchester City target for a number of months, and his performances will do little to dampen speculation of a move to the Etihad. Despite this, Everton isn't well known across Europe - so 90min is here to right that wrong with five things to know about him... He's Affectionately Nicknamed After a Cartoon Character Although not unheard of for South American footballers to be given nicknames, it is still something that is rather novel for the rest of us. Looking like a character from a Brazilian comic book, supporters affectionately chant 'Little Onion' to him. The character in question is called 'Cebolinha' from the comics 'Monica's Gang'. Cebolinha has a small tuft of hair on his head, which is presumably where the comparisons come from, looking a bit like the bottom of an onion. As affectionate as the name 'Little Onion' is, in a footballing sense it doesn't quite compare to his compatriot Hulk. He is Already a Copa Libertadores Winner The Gremio man has already won a major continental trophy, having lifted the South American version of the Champions League in 2017. Last year's clash between River Plate and Boca Juniors gave us an insight into how big the competition is, so a winner's medal on Everton's résumé is pretty tasty indeed - even though he didn't play a huge part in Gremio's success that year. The competition resumes in July with Gremio through to this season's last 16, so there's every chance that Everton can help his side push on for a second tournament win in three seasons. Gremio's President Considers Him 'One of the Best Players in South America' Gremio's club president Romildo Bolzan has previously said Everton is "one of the best players in South America, and maybe even the world. He is exceptional". Although a player at his own club, which may elicit some bias, this is high praise indeed. Most have not seen much of the Brazilian until this year's Copa America, but it is clear that he is held in high regard back home. The praise doesn't stop there either - Brazil teammate Filipe Luis added after the win over Peru recently that: "I can easily see him playing in Europe, he's ready for it." So Ready Perhaps That Manchester City Are Keen on Him You must be doing something right if Pep Guardiola and Manchester City want you, right? After all, the Citizens have an abundance of quality in their squad - and in Leroy Sane and Riyad Mahrez, they have two of the best wingers in the Premier League fighting it out for a starting spot in the team. A move to the Etihad is entirely within the realms of possibility - remember current City striker Gabriel Jesus made the very same leap from Brazil back in 2017 - months after agreeing to join from Palmeiras. Neighbourhood rivals Manchester United have also been credited with interest in signing Everton, but City do remain clear favourites to snap him up. Champions League football, back-to-back Premier League title wins and the chance to work under Guardiola are just a few reasons why he might consider moving to the blue half of Manchester at this particular point in his career. He is Currently Filling Neymar's Boots Now, no one expects this to be permanent, however, Everton is currently occupying the left-wing position vacated by the injured Neymar . And he's doing a pretty good job so far. Showing the same degree of pace, skill and impetus that we expect to see from the PSG man, Everton is catching the eye - cutting in on his right foot to devastating effect. He's even seen off competition from Ajax winger David Neres - who is wanted by a string of European giants and was widely tipped to replace Neymar in the side - and looks to have more than secured his place for the remainder of the Copa America.


Speaking on Thursday night to reporters, including J. Michael of The Indianapolis Star , Pacers president of basketball operations Kevin Pritchard acknowledged that the team isn't expecting to have Victor Oladipo ready to go to start the 2019-20 season. Oladipo continues to recover from the torn quad tendon he suffered in January. "I'm hopeful that he's going to be back in December, January," Pritchard said of Oladipo. "To put a true timeline is not really fair." Here are several more Pacers notes worth passing along: First-round pick Goga Bitadze will join the Pacers right away rather than being stashed overseas, Michael writes. "Of any of the guys we've drafted in the last few years, I think he's more polished and ready to play in an NBA game than a normal kid coming out of college," Pritchard said of the Georgian center. While the Pacers are committed to playing Myles Turner and Domantas Sabonis together, with one of the two at power forward, the team will have trade options available, Michael writes. Multiple league sources have told Michael that no one on Indiana's roster is really untouchable, though he doesn't expect the team to move Turner, as he tweeted prior to the draft. Bojan Bogdanovic remains the Pacers' top priority in free agency, while Thaddeus Young appears less likely to be retained, per Michael. Pritchard expects to be active in free agency as the Pacers look to fill out their roster, Michael relays. "We've got a lot of holes to fill. We're going to have a lot of money to go out into the marketplace," Pritchard said. "July 1 is going to be where the real dirty work starts. We got to make some hay in free agency." More from Pritchard, via Michael: "We'll try to be a good team next year. We're not going to go young and try to start at the bottom. We want to win again."


Want to check out the newest restaurant additions to Seattle? From a bakery to an Italian restaurant, read on for a list of the newest destinations to make their debut recently. Il Nido Il Nido is an Italian spot, that recently opened at 2717 61st Ave. SW, The Alki Homestead in West Seattle. Chef Mike Easton, a James Beard Award-nominated chef, opened the restaurant on May 21, according to Eater Seattle . On the Italian-inspired menu, you'll find items like lavender-smoked sausage, grilled ribeye, handmade pasta and more. Grand Central Bakery Grand Central Bakery is a bakery and sandwich spot, offering sandwiches and more, that has opened a new location at 1607 N. 45th St. in Wallingford. The bakery, which has been serving hand-made pastries for 30 years, now has five locations throughout Seattle, according to business' website . Yelper Nancy S. wrote , "Brought a sampler of pastries to my office and all were a big hit. My favorite was the coffee cake   dense and moist with a generous crumble topping." Katsu Bar & Noodle Katsu Bar & Noodle is a Japanese spot, that recently opened its doors at 1542 12th Ave. in Capitol Hill. On the menu, you'll find Japanese dishes like katsu, burgers, ramen, milk bubble tea and more. "Must try their pork katsu sando. It's so delicious. It was made very moist, super crunchy and matched so well with their fluffy bread. It's a must try if you are around the area," wrote Yelper Mary W. This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Defensive lineman Damontre Moore is hoping his stay with the 49ers is longer than it was this offseason. The 49ers signed Moore to a one-year deal Wednesday, the team announced. Moore originally signed with the 49ers on April 5 only to have the team waive him May 16. Moore entered the league as a third-round choice of the Giants in 2013. He played 42 games for the Giants before they released him in December 2015 after a run-in with teammate Cullen Jenkins. The Dolphins claimed him off waivers, and he went on to spend time with the Raiders, Seahawks and Cowboys before landing with the Alliance of American Football's San Diego Fleet this year. Moore has appeared in 54 NFL games and has 83 tackles, 10 sacks and two forced fumbles in his career. He had 22 tackles, seven sacks and a fumble recovery in eight AAF games.


Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has suggested that 17-year-old Sepp van den Berg could be involved with the Reds' first team next season, but added that he still has plenty of time to grow into a star. The youngster, who recently completed a move from PEC Zwolle, is currently awaiting his debut after he was forced to miss out on Liverpool's 6-0 win over Tranmere Rovers, with FIFA yet to officially confirm his move to Anfield. However, speaking to the press (via the club's official website ), after the game, Klopp insisted that this is simply a minor obstacle and Van den Berg could still play a part next season. He said: " It depends. I open the door but the boys have to go through still. He is a wonderful player as well, but because of FIFA rules he is not available in the moment, but we have other good players. "He thought his future should be here and I thought the same, so now he is here and now let's work together. "He is 17 years old and when you see him you forget that constantly, but he is 17 and so there is a lot to learn. The good thing is he has the most time to do so, so everything will be fine." Van den Berg is already used to senior football, having racked up 22 appearances for PEC Zwolle in the last two seasons. Seen as one of the Eredivisie's most exciting youngsters, he sealed a cut-price switch to Anfield this summer, and many fans were left longing for his promotion to the Liverpool first team. Virgil van Dijk is almost guaranteed a spot in the team, meaning Van den Berg must compete with the likes of Joe Gomez, Joel Matip and AC Milan target Dejan Lovren for minutes next season. Klopp has proven to be willing to play young players, with both Gomez and Trent Alexander-Arnold featuring heavily in recent seasons. Even 17-year-old Ki-Jana Hoever made his first-team debut in the FA Cup, and Van den Berg will undoubtedly be eager to make a similar impact.


Faced with financial challenges, it's no wonder millennials are buying different types of homes and in different types of locations than their parents 9 mind-blowing facts about the millennial housing market The housing market looks a lot different today than it did a couple generations ago. That's something that more and more millennials , the group between the ages of 23 and 38 , are discovering firsthand every day, whether they're renting their first apartment or already on to their second purchase of a house. Why is the housing market so different for millennials compared to the one their parents and grandparents faced? In large part it's because of how much housing costs have risen, but it's also because of the student debt with which many members of the generation are saddled. Some 70% of recent college graduates finish school with an average of $29,800 in debt to repay , plus the inevitable interest. Faced with these financial challenges, it's little wonder that millennials are buying different types of homes and in different types of locations than their parents did. And they are buying under different circumstances, too, often waiting longer, buying before marriage, or living with their parents to save cash so they don't have to wait years for homeownership. Click or swipe through to see nine surprising facts about the millennial housing market that put it in perspective. Millennials face house prices 39% higher than their parents did in the 1980s Housing prices have soared by nearly 40% in the past three-plus decades, far outpacing wage increases and making homeownership much more of a challenge for today's buyers. The increase is even more dramatic the further back you look: Today's average home price is more than 70% higher than what a buyer faced in the 1960s . Rent prices are up nearly 50% over the last half century While traditionally renting an apartment or house while saving up to buy your own residence was once a logical approach, since the 1960s, average rent rates have increased by 46%, meaning just affording a rental is harder than ever, let alone saving up to buy. Read more: 9 surprising jobs where you make more money than a doctor but don't need a college degree Many millennials turn to 'super commuting' to find homes they can afford Super commuters are those who travel more than an hour in each direction to and from home and work. In order to find homes they can afford while sticking with a job, many millennials are buying residences in the exurbs and accepting a daily commute of two or more hours. Birmingham, Alabama, has seen the biggest growth of millennial home ownership increases in recent years In 2017, millennial homeowners accounted for an impressive 18% of total homeownership in Birmingham, Alabama . That was a dramatic increase over the 11.9% of the homes owned by millennials just one year before in 2016. 33 of the nation's top 50 housing markets saw increases in millennial home buying Contrary to the misconception that fewer and fewer millennials are buying homes in major metro areas, the majority of the nation's top 50 housing markets have actually seen increases in millennial homeownership in recent years. Read more: 9 facts about the New York City housing market that will make you glad you live somewhere else In some markets, homes built before 2012 are selling at close to 50% discounts because they're too big and spacious for millennials Most millennial homebuyers are looking for smaller, more manageable properties than the mini mansions so popular a generation before. And they like sleek, simple interiors. The result is a steep drop in the value of many of the homes baby boomers are now hoping to sell as they downsize after emptying the nest or retiring. According to the Wall Street Journal , homes around Scottsdale, Arizona, that are worth millions of dollars are selling at discounts of close to 50% because younger buyers aren't interested in all that space. A quarter of home-buying millennials are buying homes before getting married The traditional approach to life put marriage ahead of buying a home with a partner, but millennials aren't overly concerned with tradition. As many as a quarter of all millennials who buy a house with a partner do so before marriage . One in three millennial homebuyers tapped into a retirement account to get cash for the purchase About a third of millennial homebuyers took money out of a retirement account or even took a loan against the account to pay for the purchase. This trend alarms financial experts, who advise people to be paying into these accounts during these younger working years, not depleting them. Nearly two thirds of millennial homeowners have regrets about their purchase According to CNBC, 63% of millennial homeowners report some degree of buyer's remorse . Their most common complaints are miscalculating the hidden costs of the purchase and the ongoing expenses the home demands.


Using data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, here are the states in the continental U.S. with the most sunshine on an annual basis. Sunniest states in the U.S. Nothing revitalizes one's health like a good walk outdoors on a sunny day. Not only does the resulting increase in serotonin boost mood and mental state, but moderate exposure to sunlight can boost the vitamin D count substantially. Moderate exposure, however, can mean different things in various regions of the country. Phoenix is sunny an overwhelming 85% of the time while Pittsburgh only experiences almost half as much sunshine: around 45% of the year. Using data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , Stacker listed the states that see the most sunshine on an annual basis. The 48 continental states (Alaska and Hawaii were not included in the CDC data set), as well as the District of Columbia, are ranked according to their average annual sunlight totals, measured in kilojoules per square meter. Read on to see how your state ranks when it comes to getting the most sun. You may also like: States with the wettest summers #49. Washington - Average annual sunlight: 3,467 kJ/m² - Percent of sunlight as compared to top state: 60.24% - Percent change in sunlight since 1992: +0.29% #48. Maine - Average annual sunlight: 3,815 kJ/m² - Percent of sunlight as compared to top state: 66.29% - Percent change in sunlight since 1992: +9.16% #47. Vermont - Average annual sunlight: 3,826 kJ/m² - Percent of sunlight as compared to top state: 66.48% - Percent change in sunlight since 1992: +13.23% #46. Oregon - Average annual sunlight: 3,830 kJ/m² - Percent of sunlight as compared to top state: 66.55% - Percent change in sunlight since 1992: +0.34% #45. Montana - Average annual sunlight: 3,847 kJ/m² - Percent of sunlight as compared to top state: 66.85% - Percent change in sunlight since 1992: +3.5% #44. New Hampshire - Average annual sunlight: 3,891 kJ/m² - Percent of sunlight as compared to top state: 67.61% - Percent change in sunlight since 1992: +11.68% #43. New York - Average annual sunlight: 3,904 kJ/m² - Percent of sunlight as compared to top state: 67.84% - Percent change in sunlight since 1992: +16.47% #42. North Dakota - Average annual sunlight: 3,925 kJ/m² - Percent of sunlight as compared to top state: 68.2% - Percent change in sunlight since 1992: +10.84% #41. Pennsylvania - Average annual sunlight: 3,939 kJ/m² - Percent of sunlight as compared to top state: 68.44% - Percent change in sunlight since 1992: +15.92% #40. Massachusetts - Average annual sunlight: 3,944 kJ/m² - Percent of sunlight as compared to top state: 68.53% - Percent change in sunlight since 1992: +9.95% #39. Minnesota - Average annual sunlight: 3,968 kJ/m² - Percent of sunlight as compared to top state: 68.95% - Percent change in sunlight since 1992: +13.31% #38. Connecticut - Average annual sunlight: 3,988 kJ/m² - Percent of sunlight as compared to top state: 69.3% - Percent change in sunlight since 1992: +11.96% #37. Rhode Island - Average annual sunlight: 3,989 kJ/m² - Percent of sunlight as compared to top state: 69.31% - Percent change in sunlight since 1992: +8.34% #36. Michigan - Average annual sunlight: 4,018 kJ/m² - Percent of sunlight as compared to top state: 69.82% - Percent change in sunlight since 1992: +20.52% #35. Wisconsin - Average annual sunlight: 4,023 kJ/m² - Percent of sunlight as compared to top state: 69.9% - Percent change in sunlight since 1992: +18.36% #34. New Jersey - Average annual sunlight: 4,056 kJ/m² - Percent of sunlight as compared to top state: 70.48% - Percent change in sunlight since 1992: +12.42% #33. Ohio - Average annual sunlight: 4,139 kJ/m² - Percent of sunlight as compared to top state: 71.92% - Percent change in sunlight since 1992: +21.27% #32. West Virginia - Average annual sunlight: 4,146 kJ/m² - Percent of sunlight as compared to top state: 72.04% - Percent change in sunlight since 1992: +17.82% #31. Delaware - Average annual sunlight: 4,232 kJ/m² - Percent of sunlight as compared to top state: 73.54% - Percent change in sunlight since 1992: +14.04% #30. Idaho - Average annual sunlight: 4,251 kJ/m² - Percent of sunlight as compared to top state: 73.87% - Percent change in sunlight since 1992: +4.32% #29. Maryland - Average annual sunlight: 4,267 kJ/m² - Percent of sunlight as compared to top state: 74.14% - Percent change in sunlight since 1992: +16.39% #28. District of Columbia - Average annual sunlight: 4,307 kJ/m² - Percent of sunlight as compared to top state: 74.84% - Percent change in sunlight since 1992: +16.85% #27. Indiana - Average annual sunlight: 4,318 kJ/m² - Percent of sunlight as compared to top state: 75.03% - Percent change in sunlight since 1992: +21.81% #26. Iowa - Average annual sunlight: 4,331 kJ/m² - Percent of sunlight as compared to top state: 75.26% - Percent change in sunlight since 1992: +16.46% #25. South Dakota - Average annual sunlight: 4,332 kJ/m² - Percent of sunlight as compared to top state: 75.27% - Percent change in sunlight since 1992: +14.66% #24. Virginia - Average annual sunlight: 4,354 kJ/m² - Percent of sunlight as compared to top state: 75.66% - Percent change in sunlight since 1992: +14.88% #23. Illinois - Average annual sunlight: 4,380 kJ/m² - Percent of sunlight as compared to top state: 76.11% - Percent change in sunlight since 1992: +16.80% #22. Kentucky - Average annual sunlight: 4,383 kJ/m² - Percent of sunlight as compared to top state: 76.16% - Percent change in sunlight since 1992: +16.08% #21. North Carolina - Average annual sunlight: 4,466 kJ/m² - Percent of sunlight as compared to top state: 77.6% - Percent change in sunlight since 1992: +10.85% #20. Wyoming - Average annual sunlight: 4,471 kJ/m² - Percent of sunlight as compared to top state: 77.69% - Percent change in sunlight since 1992: +8.44% #19. Tennessee - Average annual sunlight: 4,486 kJ/m² - Percent of sunlight as compared to top state: 77.95% - Percent change in sunlight since 1992: +12.52% #18. Missouri - Average annual sunlight: 4,545 kJ/m² - Percent of sunlight as compared to top state: 78.97% - Percent change in sunlight since 1992: +15.09% #17. South Carolina - Average annual sunlight: 4,624 kJ/m² - Percent of sunlight as compared to top state: 80.35% - Percent change in sunlight since 1992: +10.38% #16. Alabama - Average annual sunlight: 4,660 kJ/m² - Percent of sunlight as compared to top state: 80.97% - Percent change in sunlight since 1992: +9.01% #15. Georgia - Average annual sunlight: 4,661 kJ/m² - Percent of sunlight as compared to top state: 80.99% - Percent change in sunlight since 1992: +10.74% #14. Nebraska - Average annual sunlight: 4,685 kJ/m² - Percent of sunlight as compared to top state: 81.41% - Percent change in sunlight since 1992: +16.98% #13. Mississippi - Average annual sunlight: 4,693 kJ/m² - Percent of sunlight as compared to top state: 81.55% - Percent change in sunlight since 1992: +6.9% #12. Arkansas - Average annual sunlight: 4,724 kJ/m² - Percent of sunlight as compared to top state: 82.09% - Percent change in sunlight since 1992: +12.16% #11. Louisiana - Average annual sunlight: 4,725 kJ/m² - Percent of sunlight as compared to top state: 82.1% - Percent change in sunlight since 1992: +7.36% #10. Florida - Average annual sunlight: 4,859 kJ/m² - Percent of sunlight as compared to top state: 84.43% - Percent change in sunlight since 1992: +5.91% #9. Utah - Average annual sunlight: 4,887 kJ/m² - Percent of sunlight as compared to top state: 84.92% - Percent change in sunlight since 1992: +6.91% #8. Kansas - Average annual sunlight: 4,890 kJ/m² - Percent of sunlight as compared to top state: 84.97% - Percent change in sunlight since 1992: +16.29% #7. Oklahoma - Average annual sunlight: 4,912 kJ/m² - Percent of sunlight as compared to top state: 85.35% - Percent change in sunlight since 1992: +13% #6. Colorado - Average annual sunlight: 4,960 kJ/m² - Percent of sunlight as compared to top state: 86.19% - Percent change in sunlight since 1992: +12.6% #5. California - Average annual sunlight: 5,050 kJ/m² - Percent of sunlight as compared to top state: 87.75% - Percent change in sunlight since 1992: +12.52% #4. Texas - Average annual sunlight: 5,137 kJ/m² - Percent of sunlight as compared to top state: 89.26% - Percent change in sunlight since 1992: +10.81% #3. Nevada - Average annual sunlight: 5,296 kJ/m² - Percent of sunlight as compared to top state: 92.02% - Percent change in sunlight since 1992: +13.28% #2. New Mexico - Average annual sunlight: 5,642 kJ/m² - Percent of sunlight as compared to top state: 98.04% - Percent change in sunlight since 1992: +14.54% #1. Arizona - Average annual sunlight: 5,755 kJ/m² - Percent of sunlight as compared to top state: 100% - Percent change in sunlight since 1992: +12.23%