For all the jostling around the two wild-card spots in both the American and National League, there are a number of teams firmly supplanted atop their divisions. Of the six leaders, five are at least four games ahead of the second-place team with just over a week to go before the trade deadline. Unlike in years past, though, there will be no waiver deadline come Aug. 31 for those first-place sides to shore things up if their lead narrows or for October. That means now is the only time to bring in the pieces to lock up a division crown and set the stage for a potential postseason run. At this time last year, the Red Sox led the AL East by 4.5 games but they still needed Nathan Eovaldi to push their rotation over the edge . In 2016, the Cubs were in first by eight games, yet a trade for closer Aroldis Chapman made the difference as they won the World Series for the first time in 108 years . Here is the one perfect trade for each of the six division leaders: NL East: Atlanta Braves (6.5 games up) trade for Tigers SP Matthew Boyd Pitching, not hitting, is what Atlanta really lacks. Mike Soroka has anchored the rotation with a 2.24 ERA that is second in all of baseball yet the rest of the team has combined for a 4.45 ERA, which would only be slightly better than league average. Plus, with young arms who have never before had to endure this many innings, it's not unreasonable to think guys like Soroka and Max Fried could fatigue as toward the end of the season. Boyd, then, would be an ideal pickup for the Braves. At 28, he's slightly older than most of their rotation, and he was a sixth-round selection for current Atlanta GM Alex Anthopoulos when he held the same role for the Blue Jays. The Braves wouldn't want to surrender No. 14 overall prospect Cristian Pache. They could, however, deal Double-A outfielder Drew Waters, their second-round choice from 2017, who is hitting .333 through 94 games this year. NL Central: Chicago Cubs (2.5 games up) trade for Royals 2B Whit Merrifield This one is going to cost a lot not that Theo Epstein hasn't been willing to sacrifice prospects in July before. Whit Merrifield is currently fourth in WAR among all second basemen and his .312 average pairs nicely with his 15 stolen bases. The Cubs have gotten plenty of good defense from Addison Russell since he returned from suspension, but Russell isn't hitting and Kyle Schwarber isn't the ideal leadoff man. . @WhitMerrifield was at the plate. Less than 15 seconds later, he was back there again. #Statcast pic.twitter.com/xJSjELUEhY   MLB (@MLB) July 17, 2019 With Merrifield up top, Schwarber would slide down to anywhere between fifth and seventh in the order, and centerfielder Albert Almora Jr. would give the Chicago a threat at the bottom of the lineup. Of course, the cost could be prohibitive the Royals reportedly want "MLB-ready players." And they may not even deal him at all after signing him to a team-friendly, four-year deal worth $16.25 million this offseason. However, in a perfect world for the Cubs, this would be their perfect move. Merrifield would be the ideal replacement for Ben Zobrist . NL West: Los Angeles Dodgers (14.0 games up) trade for Giants RP Will Smith The Dodgers don't need much to round out a team that has been by far the best in the NL all season long. They can absolutely mash and have three elite pitchers in their rotation. That means the place to add is the bullpen. Los Angeles' 4.17 ERA by relievers isn't actually all that bad, but they've had to pitch the third-fewest innings of any bullpen in the league thus far, which has taken at least some of the load off them. An extra arm, such as lefthander Will Smith would add another weapon to a dangerous arsenal. Kenley Jansen, Joe Kelly and Pedro Baez are all righties, so the Smith would give the Dodgers a late-innings option from the other side as well as a potential bridge to Jansen. Are the Giants definitely selling? Maybe not anymore, after their recent surge into wild-card contention. Would they be willing to help a division rival? Unclear. But with Smith being a free agent after the year, San Francisco would be wise to take a decent prospect and walk away better off for its rebuild. AL East: New York Yankees (9.0 games up) trade for Blue Jays SP Marcus Stroman A deal sending the Toronto ace to the Big Apple has felt like it's been in the cards for a while now. Marcus Stroman, a Long Island native with a feisty attitude on the mound, would give the Yankees a truly fearsome rotation. Neither J.A. Happ nor James Paxton has lived up to expectations this season, but a top-of-the-rotation starter like Stroman would take a lot of pressure off that duo as well as Domingo German, All-Star Masahiro Tanaka and CC Sabathia. Sunday Stro 👏 @MStrooo6 | #LetsGoBlueJays pic.twitter.com/DlGqBmFYtw   Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) July 14, 2019 The only wrinkle is that Stroman is under team control for next season, and the fact that he'd be pitching for another AL East team means that the Yankees would probably have to pay a premium. Clint Frazier has been downright awful in the minors since getting demoted, so maybe a change of scenery helps him. Plus the Yankees have a number of high-level pitching prospects that Toronto could target as well. AL Central: Minnesota Twins (lead Indians by 3.0 games) trade for Rockies RP Jake McGee This probably isn't the blockbuster move that Twins fans would be dreaming of, but Minnesota shouldn't necessarily fork over all of its chips for an elite-level starter like Noah Syndergaard. The best bet for the Twins would be to bolster their bullpen, ride out what they've got, and hope to sneak into the ALCS, since they almost certainly don't have the firepower to top the Yankees or Astros. Taylor Rogers is the only lefty Minnesota has in relief, and with the 2012 11th-round selection as the team's primary closer, they could use another southpaw. McGee's numbers aren't overwhelming he's only struck out 19 in 22 1/3 innings and his WHIP sits at 1.25 through 23 appearances. He would, however, benefit from getting out of Coors Field, and the Twins could control him for two years beyond this season after he signed a two-year deal with a team option this past winer. AL West: Houston Astros (lead Athletics by 5.5 games) trade for Mariners C Omar Narvaez Starting pitching is the primary need for the Astros. Beyond Justin Verlander and Gerrit Cole, there is reason to be worried about Houston's rotation. But how about adding about another bat? Of the 18 position players to hit for the Astros this season, catchers Robinson Chirinos (.216) and Max Stassi (.165) have the 15th- and 16th-best averages. So what if Seattle would be willing to sell off one of its best sluggers to get some more prospects for its reconstruction? Omar Narvaez has been one of baseball's top hitting catchers, and although his defense isn't great, Chirinos' is not really any better (36th to Narvaez's 37th among all catchers with 300 innings played this season). Houston wouldn't have to give up much and they'll need to hit to keep pace with the Yankees come October.


Curious just how far your dollar goes in Long Beach? According to Walk Score, this Long Beach neighborhood is somewhat walkable and is bikeable. Data from rental site Zumper shows that the median rent for a one bedroom in Long Beach is currently hovering around $1,575. So, what might you expect to find if you're on a budget of $3,200 / month? Read on for a roundup of the latest rental listings, via Zumper and Apartment Guide . (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. 215 Linden Ave. First, check out this 1,900-square-foot three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom unit that's located at 215 Linden Ave. It's listed for $3,195/month. The building features garage parking. The residence also comes with a fireplace, a walk-in closet, a dishwasher and a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting. Neither cats nor dogs are allowed. Look out for a $40 application fee. (Check out the complete listing here .) 411 W. Seaside Way Located at 411 W. Seaside Way, here's a 1,500-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment that's also listed for $3,195/month. The apartment comes with a walk-in closet, a dishwasher and carpeted floors. The building boasts secured entry and garage parking. Attention, animal owners: Your cats and dogs are allowed here. Be prepared for a $20 credit check fee. (See the complete listing here .) 5938 E. Naples Plaza Listed at $3,195/month, this two-bedroom, two-bathroom unit is located at 5938 E. Naples Plaza. When it comes to building amenities, anticipate garage parking. The listing also promises a fireplace, stainless steel appliances and hardwood flooring in the unit. Neither cats nor dogs are welcome. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee. (Take a look at the complete listing here .) 442 W. Ocean Blvd. Finally, there's this two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment over at 442 W. Ocean Blvd. It's listed for $3,196/month for its 985 square feet. Look for hardwood flooring, a dishwasher and air conditioning in the unit. On-site laundry is listed as a building amenity. Pet lovers are in luck: Cats and dogs are welcome. Expect a $500 pet fee. (Check out the complete listing here .) This story was created automatically using local real estate data from Zumper and Apartment Guide , then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Curious just how far your dollar goes in Ahwatukee Foothills? According to Walk Score, this Phoenix neighborhood is car-dependent, has some bike infrastructure and has some transit options. Data from rental site Zumper shows that the median rent for a one-bedroom in Ahwatukee Foothills is currently hovering around $950. So, what might you expect to find with a budget of $1,100/month? Read on for a roundup of the latest rental listings, via Zumper and Apartment Guide . (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. 5010 E. Cheyenne Drive Listed at $1,023/month, this 750-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit is located at 5010 E. Cheyenne Drive. You can expect to see a fireplace, a balcony and a dishwasher in the unit. Amenities offered in the building include a swimming pool. Both cats and dogs are permitted. There's no leasing fee required for this rental. (See the complete listing here .) 4221 E. Ray Road Next, check out this 730-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit that's located at 4221 E. Ray Road. It's listed for $1,025/month. In the unit, you'll see laundry, a dishwasher and a fireplace. Good news for pet lovers: Cats and dogs are welcome. (Check out the complete listing here .) 15251 S. 50th St. Here's a 656-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit at 15251 S. 50th St. that's going for $1,040/month. The residence includes a balcony, in-unit laundry and a dishwasher. Pet lovers are in luck: Cats and dogs are allowed. (Take a look at the full listing here .) 3625 E. Ray Road Located at 3625 E. Ray Road, here's a 698-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit that's listed for $1,060/month. Expect to find a walk-in closet, a fireplace and laundry in the residence. Cats and dogs are allowed. (Take a gander at the complete listing here .) 13601 S. 44th St. Listed at $1,078/month, this 832-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit is located at 13601 S. 44th St. When it comes to building amenities, anticipate a residents lounge, a swimming pool and outdoor space. You can also expect to find a balcony in the residence. Pet owners, take heed: Cats and dogs are permitted. There's no leasing fee required for this rental. (Check out the complete listing here .) This story was created automatically using local real estate data from Zumper and Apartment Guide , then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Browse through a collection of standout stats to get ready for Sunday's Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway. With just four races to go in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series regular season, it's crunch time for drivers in the push to make the playoffs. Before the series heads to Michigan International Speedway for Sunday's race (3 p.m. ET on NBCSN, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio), scroll through a selection of deep stats from Racing Insights. There has been a heavy amount of parity as the regular season winds down. While each of the three manufacturers have taken a turn in Victory Lane the last three races, the last five races have seen a different team win each time. Race winners in four of the last six events have earned their first wins of the season. Joey Logano's dominating performance at Michigan back in June was a record-breaking one, leading 163 of the 200 circuits   the most laps led by a driver at the two-mile oval. Logano surpassed Rusty Wallace's mark of 162 laps led set in 1989. Kevin Harvick has been solid at Michigan recently. The defending winner of Sunday's race swept both stages and led the most laps, while also leading the most laps in two of the last three Michigan races. Along with winning three of the last five stages in the Irish Hills, he has also started in the first two rows in five of the last six events. Coming off his second straight victory at Watkins Glen International, Chase Elliott visits another track that has treated him well. The No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports driver has earned three runner-up finishes at Michigan, tied for most among all drivers prior to earning their first victory at the speedway. Elliott had his first finish outside the top 10 with a 20th-place result in June and still has a 7.43 average finish, the highest at Michigan in Monster Energy Series history among drivers with three or more starts. Chevrolet's resurgence is apparent this season, winning five times so far in 2019   four of the last six races   after visiting Victory Lane on only four occasions last year. The Bow Tie Brigade also leads all makes with 11 poles this year. Erik Jones is getting hot at just the right time. The No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing driver sits 13th in the playoff standings, gaining 72 points on the bubble in the last five races. Jones has scored finishes of third, third, second and fourth in the past four consecutive races. Three of the four Joe Gibbs Racing drivers lead the Monster Energy Series field in longest active top-five finishes. Jones and Denny Hamlin currently hold a four-race streak, while Martin Truex Jr. is sitting at three. Truex is making his 500th career Monster Energy Series start this weekend at Michigan. Only two drivers in the sport's history have won on their 500-start mark   Richard Petty at Trenton Speedway in 1970 and Matt Kenseth at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in 2013. William Byron and the No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports team have hit on something. Sitting 12th in the playoff standings, Byron has gained 75 points on the bubble the last 10 races, going from 15 points back at Kansas Speedway in May to a 60-point cushion on the cutline following Watkins Glen. Daniel Suarez is trending but not in the direction he would like, as he sits 23 points outside the playoff cutline after Watkins Glen. Suarez earned a fourth-place finish at Michigan in June, earning only one top-10 finish since then. Admittedly racing to stay in the No. 95 Leavine Family Racing Toyota beyond 2019, Matt DiBenedetto is doing all the right things. Coming off a sixth-place finish at Watkins Glen, DiBenedetto has earned four top-10 finishes in the past seven races; only five drivers have more. Kyle Busch now leads Logano by 13 points in the race for the Regular Season Championship. Busch gained 19 points on the defending Monster Energy Series champion after Watkins Glen, closing the previous six-point gap and then some.


Looking for the right time to visit New York City, but hoping to skip the typical Big Apple tourist scene in favor of a more local experience? The Governors Ball Music Festival is right around the corner, and might have exactly what you're looking for. Started by local music lovers eight years ago, it features 60-plus artists of all genres, plus a selection of the best eats in town, street artists from around the city, interactive games and activities, and more. What better way to experience the music, art and culture at the heart of NYC? Using travel site Skyscanner , we've sifted through the cheapest flights between Detroit and New York City, including some standout hotel options and other beloved local attractions. (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. Flight deals to New York City Currently, the cheapest flights between Detroit and New York City are if you leave on May 31 and return from New York on June 4. Spirit Airlines currently has tickets for $216, roundtrip. If you fly out of Detroit on May 31 and return from New York City on June 4, Spirit Airlines can get you there and back for $224 roundtrip. Top New York City accommodations To plan your accommodations, here are some of New York City's top-rated hotels, that we selected from Skyscanner's listings based on price and customer satisfaction. The Standard, High Line (848 Washington St.) If you're looking to treat yourself, consider The Standard, High Line . The hotel has a 4.4-star rating on Skyscanner, and rooms are currently available for $275. All 338 rooms have ground-to-ceiling windows with spectacular views that include the Hudson River, the High Line or the city skyline. It is within close proximity to the west side highway, Javits Center, SoHo and the Financial District. The Dream Downtown (355 W. 16th St.) There's also the 4.5-star-rated The Dream Downtown . Rooms are currently set at $204/night. Situated between the thriving Meatpacking District and Chelsea, the Dream Downtown is the latest addition to the Vikram Chatwal Hotel portfolio. This luxury property features 315 loft-inspired rooms and a rooftop lounge with city views. Ace Hotel New York (20 W. 29th St.) If you're looking for an inexpensive place to stay, try Ace Hotel New York . The 4.3-star hotel has rooms for $84/night. The 12-story boutique hotel is within walking distance of many popular destinations like Times Square, the Empire State Building, Macy's and the Broadway theaters. Featured New York City restaurants If you're looking for a popular spot to grab a bite, New York City has plenty of excellent eateries to choose from. Here are a few from Skyscanner's listings to help you get started. Levain Bakery (167 W. 74th St.) First things first: where to satisfy your sweet tooth. For a popular option, check out Levain Bakery , which has an average of 4.8 stars out of 42 reviews on Skyscanner. The bakery boasts a steady stream of community regulars and tourists loyal to its diverse assortment of freshly baked products. The menu includes an inventive array of rustic breads and other equally creative takes on traditional baked goods. The Meatball Shop (84 Stanton St.) One of New York City's most popular restaurants is The Meatball Shop , with 4.6 stars from 49 reviews. "These are the best meatballs I have ever had," wrote ABelle. Red Rooster (310 Lenox Ave.) Also worth considering is Red Rooster , which is part of the vibrant Harlem community. The menu reflects the roots of American cuisine while celebrating local farmers and artisanal food makers. The Red Rooster features a takeout market, bar and restaurant. "The attention to detail in every part of this dining experience really made it a standout that we'll remember," wrote John349. Dominique Ansel Bakery (189 Spring St.) Finally, there's Dominique Ansel Bakery . "A visit to New York meant that we had to visit the bakery that started the cronut craze," wrote Trina. "Their cronut flavors rotate monthly and they never feature the same flavor twice. ... The cronut has flaky layers of pastry with a cream bursting from inside." Featured local attractions New York City is also full of sites to visit and explore. Here are some popular attractions to round out your trip, again from Skyscanner's listings. The Brooklyn Bridge Park (334 Furman St.) First up is The Brooklyn Bridge Park . This park is located beside the Brooklyn bridge, considered one of the portals into the city and although the park itself is simple, it also offers an amazing view of the entire city. It is a great place for a tourist to stop and take a quick lunch break while absorbing the skyline of Manhattan. "The walk across the Brooklyn Bridge, whether you're walking from Brooklyn to Manhattan or vice versa, is one of the most iconic walks New York City has to offer," wrote visitor Gary. The High Line Park The High Line Park is another popular destination. This repurposing of the old railroad line running through the Meatpacking District of Manhattan has become an outdoor favorite for locals and tourists alike. With wood-planked floors and landscaping, the High Line is a great place to escape the craziness of the city and enjoy a few quiet moments. "The most fun place I have found to walk in the city yet," wrote visitor Lars. "The views are amazing and ever-changing. There is a lot of great art along the High Line to enjoy and photo ops are endless." The Statue of Liberty Lastly, spend some time at The Statue of Liberty . A symbol of the country's possibilities, the Statue of Liberty National Monument includes nearby Ellis Island, where many European immigrants started on their journey of becoming Americans. 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.


By Steve DelVecchio The Cleveland Cavaliers are winning plenty of games, yet the chatter about the icy relationship between LeBron James and David Blatt has not subsided. Simply put, there have been several occasions this season where it seems like LeBron has no use for his coach. During an appearance on Bill Simmons' latest podcast , ESPN's Brian Windhorst shed some more light on the bizarre dynamic the Cavs have going on with their bench. According to Windhorst, LeBron calls the plays most of the time and Blatt is his echo. "The Princeton offense that David Blatt installed in the preseason, they just threw that out," Windhorst said, as transcribed by Deadspin's Tom Ley . "What typically happens   and this has been happening for like three months now   is LeBron will take the ball, and LeBron will call the play. David Blatt will see what play LeBron calls, and he will repeat it to the team. That happens on a regular basis." That is certainly consistent with what we have seen and heard all year long. LeBron, who once offered this very half-hearted endorsement of Blatt , literally took over the role of point guard earlier this season without consulting the head coach. Windhorst said James and most of the other Cavs players look toward assistant coach Tyronn Lue more than Blatt. "I've lost track of how many times David Blatt has said something this year and LeBron has directly contradicted it within 45 seconds," Windhorst added. If you want to know how much respect LeBron has for Blatt, look no further than that time LeBron literally pushed him to the sidelines while Blatt was arguing with an official. The way the Cavs perform down the stretch and in the playoffs will likely determine Blatt's future. If Cleveland wins it all, the arrangement could stick   regardless of whether LeBron or Blatt is running the team. If the Cavs make an early exit, Blatt's first season coaching LeBron could be his last.


A Spartanburg restaurant owner is thanking supportive customers Wednesday and vowing to reopen in a new location after an early morning fire. Firefighters were called to Ricky's Drive In on Union Street around 4 a.m., dispatchers said. Crews had the flames under control within an hour, but damage could be seen from Sky 4 to the roof and back of the building. Owner Floyd Elliot said the damage is much worse inside. "It's really messed up, especially in the back," Elliot said as he described heavy water damage to the dining room, roof and back of the restaurant. Elliot said it looked like a total loss to him, but he was waiting for word from insurance adjusters. Elliot said he was driving into work when he heard about the fire. When he arrived, about eight fire engines from surrounding areas were knocking down the flames, he said. When asked about a cause, Elliot said, "That's a good question." He said it was looking like an electrical fire but wanted to wait for official word before confirming anything. "I'm more concerned right now about my employees," Elliot said. Some of those employees have been with him since he bought the place in 2005. "We've been open 14 years, so there's a lot of history here." He's also thankful to his loyal customers, dozens of whom came out Wednesday morning to offer support to Elliot. "It's really remarkable," Elliot said. "I'll bet there has been 50 or more, so far, just coming by to say good luck." Elliot said he's looking for another location to temporarily open. "We're looking for a place so we can get back to business and serve our customers," he said. READ MORE: Restaurant owner scrambles to find new location after fire shuts down business CHECK OUT WYFF: Get the latest Greenville news and weather. For live, local, late-breaking Greenville, SC, news coverage, WYFF is the place to be.


The US Food and Drug Administration issued a safety alert on Thursday over the use of fecal transplants after one recipient died. The investigational treatment has not been approved by the FDA. Known as fecal microbiota for transplantation, it has been used to treat cases of Clostridium difficile, or C. diff, that haven't responded to traditional antibiotic treatments. C. diff is a bacterium that causes diarrhea and inflammation of the colon. Fecal transplant utilizes the stool of a healthy person to transfer good bacteria into the intestines of an infected person. The FDA said that two people with weakened immune systems who received transplant samples from the same donor developed another antibiotic-resistant infection, a form of E. coli. The donor sample was not tested for the bacteria before use. The FDA will now require that all stool samples used in transplants be tested for drug-resistant microorganisms. All donors will also need to be screened for potential drug-resistant infections. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, "antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest public health challenges of our time." The CDC estimates that at least 2 million Americans develop drug-resistant bacterial infections every year, and at least 23,000 die.


Gary Woodland wasn't fantastic Saturday, but he did enough to maintain the lead going into the final round Sunday. The Kansas native shot 2-under 69 to move to 11 under for the tournament. He leads world No. 4 Justin Rose by one stroke after three rounds. While the course was gettable on Saturday, there weren't a lot of big numbers out there and Woodland did enough to maintain his lead, making three birdies to go with just one bogey to finish out a steady round. GARY WOODLAND, THERE ARE NO WORDS! #USOpen pic.twitter.com/vEyfiBMmof   U.S. Open (USGA) (@usopengolf) June 16, 2019 Rose wasn't at his best Saturday either as he traded birdies for bogeys on several occasions, but he did enough to keep pace with Woodland who he trailed by two shots after 36 holes. His birdie at 14 was a nice bounceback from a bogey as he nailed a putt to get back to 9 under. JUSTIN ROSE, UNPHASED! #USOpen pic.twitter.com/6Ak6wntZic   U.S. Open (USGA) (@usopengolf) June 16, 2019 He finished the day by making birdie at 18 to shoot a 3-under 68 and move to 10 under for the tournament. Two-time defending U.S. Open champion Brooks Koepka posted his third straight day in red numbers with a 3-under 68 to move to 7 under for the tournament. Chez Reavie is tied with Koepka as is Louis Oosthuizen. MORE : U.S. Open 2019: Runaway golf cart injures spectators in freak accident | U.S. Open 2019: Tiger Woods closes out day with birdie to finish at even par Rory McIlroy shot a 1-under 70 to move to 6 under. He is one shot ahead of Chesson Hadley and Matt Kuchar. Tiger Woods birdied his final hole of the day to finish even par after 54 holes.


After Broncos linebacker Von Miller hosted his pass rush summit earlier this year, he downplayed the notion of a backlash against players from different teams sharing tips that could then be used against them at some point in the future. Saints left tackle Terron Armstead attended an offensive line summit put together by Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson last weekend along with around 50 other pro and college linemen. The group took part in sessions that saw blockers break down pass rushers like Miller, DeMarcus Lawrence and Armstead's own teammate Cam Jordan . Armstead could recount what other linemen said about Jordan, but he said he didn't think he would be able to tell Jordan much he doesn't already know about his game. That said, Armstead does believe that there's something to gain from talking shop with others who play the same position. "I feel like Cam's the best D-lineman in the NFL," Armstead said, via Jori Epstein of USA Today . "There's nothing I could tell him that he isn't watching on his own that is going to be a change to him. If it's something that could be beneficial in your game   regardless if you're playing this team, you still got 15 other games it could be an added asset ." Offensive line scout and trainer Duke Manyweather helped run the summit and said he thought concerns about giving up a competitive advantage "might be the reason some guys don't show up," but that those who did should get some things that help them with film study as the year unfolds. If that leads to better results, this probably won't be the last offseason offensive line gathering.


The New England Patriots' running backs are turning heads. They haven't played together beyond spring practices. On paper, however, they've got one of the most impressive combinations of talent. NFL Network analyst Nate Burleson made the case on Monday on "Good Morning Football" that the Patriots running backs are the most electric position group in the NFL. "I don't think there's another group that you can watch each week and not know where the ball is going," Burleson said. "Sony Michel, James White's fantastic, Rex Burkhead is fantastic. Damien Harris, he was Alabama's leading rusher last year. So I think maybe the Buffalo Bills have a running back room where you can say, 'Who's gonna get the ball?' Bigger names, older guys, though. When it comes to variety being the spice of life, you can't call it who's gonna get the ball for this team (Patriots)." That's not even including Brandon Bolden, who may not be a standout as a ball-carrier but he is an excellent (and perhaps even electrifying) special teams player. Which team has the most electrifying position group? ⚡ The @gmfb crew give their picks pic.twitter.com/QdPXhT2ISr - NFL Network (@nflnetwork) June 10, 2019 MORE: Most bizarre and incredible catches by fishermen in past decade NBA trade rumor rankings: Rockets on the move? Aaron Rodgers raves about Packers WR Jake Kumerow: 'I'm a big fan of him' PM Roundup: Maren Morris; Rich Paul Could Reshape The NBA; Alex Morgan Defends USWNT Performance Jimmy Garoppolo contract working in 49ers favor


An erupting volcano in Papua New Guinea that has blanketed a town in ash has forced around 5,000 people from their homes, officials said Thursday. Mount Ulawun -- one of the world's most hazardous volcanoes -- began spewing lava and smoke high into the air on Wednesday. Chris Lagisa, a community elder, said people had gathered at a church hall to flee on lorries, trucks and 4x4s, clutching sacks filled with belongings. In the nearby provincial capital of Kimbe, grey ash that had been shot more than 13 kilometres (8 miles) into the air, turning day to night, began to fall on cars and homes. People downwind from the volcano were advised to take precautions to avoid the ashfall, which can cause respiratory ailments, eye irritation and skin problems. Images of the volcano early Thursday appeared to show the ash flow easing. "Parts of (the) erupting column collapsed, sending block and ash flows down the flanks," said Rabaul Volcano Observatory chief geodetic surveyor Steve Saunders. Initial reports from the provincial disaster committee indicate lava flows had cut through the main coastal road. Ulawun, on the remote Bismarck Archipelago chain, is listed as one of 16 "Decade Volcanoes" targeted for research because they pose a significant risk of large, violent eruptions. Saunders said they will be deploying staff today to Ulamona to assess the situation as the eruption continues. "We are monitoring instrumentally from Rabaul Volcano Observatory and have access to satellite data," he said. "However due to the continuing eruption (and) the potential for unexpected resurgence, it is recommended that the alert be raised to Stage 2," Saunders said. National airline Air Niugini cancelled all flights into Hoskins Airport in Kimbe for an indefinite period, and the Darwin Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre issued a "red" warning to international airlines. Thousands of people live in the shadow of Ulawun, despite its being one of the most active volcanoes in the country.


The Broncos' situation with Drew Lock had created a holdup with the player selected one spot ahead of him, but that issue has been resolved. No. 41 overall pick Dalton Risner agreed to terms on his four-year rookie deal, Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic tweets. Per source, the Broncos have agreed to terms with second-round pick Dalton Risner. He is expected to sign later today. Fellow second-round pick Drew Lock is the only remaining pick who has yet to agree to terms.   Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) July 16, 2019 Risner is expected to sign the contract later on Tuesday. This leaves Lock as Denver's only unsigned rookie. The two went off the board back-to-back in the second round, and Lock is reportedly seeking a "quarterback premium" contract. The first two years of Risner's deal are fully guaranteed, per Mike Klis of 9News. Broncos and LG Dalton Risner have reached agreement on four-year deal, per source. He will get signing bonus of $3,214,388. First two years will be fully guaranteed. Total deal will be worth a little more than $7 million. #9sports   Mike Klis (@MikeKlis) July 16, 2019 The player from Denver's draft class expected to contribute immediately will be available when the team opens training camp Thursday. Risner is slated to start at left guard for the Broncos, who will stash Lock behind Joe Flacco for the time being. A well-regarded prospect out of Kansas State, Risner played multiple positions for the Wildcats. He served as the Big 12 program's starting right tackle from 2016-18, earning first-team All-American acclaim as a senior, and began his career as a 13-game starter at center for the 2015 K-State iteration. Pro Football Focus tabbed Risner as a first-team All-American in his final two seasons. The Colorado native will attempt to help the Broncos up front, after they lost both Matt Paradis and Billy Turner in free agency. Here is the Broncos' 2019 draft class: 1-20: Noah Fant , TE (Iowa): Signed 2-41: Dalton Risner , T (Kansas State): Signed 2-42: Drew Lock , QB (Missouri) 3-71: Dre'Mont Jones , DT (Ohio State): Signed 5-156: Justin Hollins , LB (Oregon): Signed 6-187: Juwann Winfree , WR (Colorado): Signed


It's been eight weeks since Kayla Itsines gave birth to her first child , daughter Arna Leia. It's no surprise that BBG fans have been eager to follow the trainer's postpartum journey and see how she re-establishes a workout routine. Recently, the 28-year-old shared a quick update on Instagram to say she'd been cleared to do "light" workouts. "Having been cleared for LIGHT workouts for over a week now (by my doctor and physiotherapist), I'm starting to really feel like myself again and not just in a physical sense," she wrote alongside one of her signature full-body mirror selfies. "I am so motivated right now because for me, fitness is my self-care, my time out and my PASSION. Being able to share my passion with YOU, the #BBGCommunity is helping me to get out of bed every morning (not forgetting my incredible family)!! #comeback" (Related: Kayla Itsines Shares the #1 Thing People Get Wrong About Transformation Photos ) Unfortunately, some of Itsines' nearly 12 million followers accused her of looking "too fit" in the photo she posted. Some people even shamed her for having "perfect abs" so soon after giving birth. "These kind of pictures are exactly the kind that makes women hate their bodies," commented one person. "Most women can never get your body because of genetics, no matter how much dieting or exercise they do. Having perfect abs a couple of weeks after a baby is also extremely rare." (Related: This Influencer Is Keeping It Real About Stepping Into a Fitting Room After Having a Baby ) Another commenter shared a similar opinion: "Honestly with an account following of nearly 12mil really wished you would have posted a more raw and honest journey of your post-pregnancy experience. Very disappointing and you're just adding to the unnecessary pressure from social media for new mums to look like yourself in just a few weeks after birth." Thankfully, several members of the BBG community were quick to defend Itsines. "Can we please stop and be a community of women that supports one [another] instead of shaming because of a person's weight," said one person. "Everyone is different and fit strong looks different on everyone because not everyone has the same body shape genetics." Another person urged followers to stop comparing their bodies to Itsines' and respect that her journey looks different than theirs. "Kayla owes us absolutely nothing about her pregnancy journey," they wrote. "This is what she looks like post-baby. This IS her realistic image. It's disgusting the way some of you choose to attack her as if her current body isn't 'bad' enough to make you feel better." Postpartum bodies look different at every age, every ability, and every size which Itsines has talked about in the past. (See: Kayla Itsines Perfectly Explains Why Wanting What Others Have Will Never Make You Happy ) "If I am honest, it is with great trepidation that I share with you this very personal image," she shared on Instagram in early May alongside a photo of her at one-week postpartum. "Every woman's journey through life but especially pregnancy, birth and healing post-birth is unique. While each journey has a common thread that connects us as women, our personal experience, our relationship with ourselves and our body will always be our own." She added that she hopes all of her followers will embrace their bodies, rather than compare themselves to her. "As a personal trainer, all I can hope for you ladies is that you feel encouraged to do the same regardless of whether you have just given birth or not, celebrate your body and the gift that it is," she wrote. "No matter what journey you have been on with your body, the ways in which it heals, supports, strengthens and adapts to take us through life is truly incredible." (Related: This Woman's Epiphany Will Inspire You to Accept Yourself Just As You Are ) Contrary to popular belief, body-shaming comes in all forms . Even we at Shape see comments saying the women we feature on our site and social media platforms are too fit, too big, too small, you name it. But it's not fair for any person to experience shaming (of any kind). Everyone is different, and therefore everyone's journeys will look different. Especially woman to woman, we should be empowering, not judging, each other. Video: New Mom Shares Empowering Photo of Her Stretch Marks (Provided by Health.com)


Hotel Chandler, New York Skipper : Someone who makes a reservation but never shows up for their stay. Lobby lizard : A member of the staff who greets and assists guests in the lobby during busy check-in and checkout times. Half Moon, A RockResort, Jamaica "Smile, you're going onstage!" : What employees tell one another when they're headed out to guest-facing areas. Wyndham Grand Jupiter at Harbourside Place, Florida Hoo ha : As fast as possible. Make it sexy : Make it as nice as possible. Job on the line : When you're preparing for a VIP or high-ranking manager. One Ski Hill Place, Breckenridge, Colorado Front Rangers : Denverites who check in at the last minute to ski. Weekend warriors : Local professionals who come up on weekends to ski. Stayover : Someone who was scheduled to check out but extended his or her stay. W Hotels Living room : Lobby. Wheels : Valet. Cozy : The smallest room. Munchie box : Minibar. Madinat Jumeirah, The Arabian Resort of Dubai 20/10 rule : Acknowledgment of a guest 20 steps away with a nod or a look, and eye contact or personal interaction when 10 steps away. VIP 4 : A regular or long-staying guest. VIP 11 : (Literal) royalty. Park Hyatt, New York CCH : Courtesy Card Holder, the top designation given only by Hyatt ownership and executives. A classic : A very traditional guest. VIP : Very important pup. VIB : Very important baby. JW Marriott Grand Rapids, Michigan Jdub : How staff refer to the hotel. Pig in the pen : A guest stuck in the parking ramp. Peach : A very difficult guest. Sexy : The room inventory when it's balanced. The Kitano New York Hotel SVP : Super very important person or guest for example, Mrs. Koike, the Kitano company's president. UG : Unsatisfied guest. DG : Demanding guest. Great Wolf Lodge Lodge : Hotel. Cubs : New employees. High paw : High five. Dens : Rooms or suites. Wolf pack : Loyal fans. More from Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler's Hot List 2015: The Best New Hotels in the World The Most Beautiful Places in Asia The Top 30 Islands on Earth


President Trump's attorney Rudy Giuliani changed course late Friday, declaring he would no longer go on a planned trip to Ukraine to press for an investigation into Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden. Giuliani announced the decision Friday night during an appearance on Fox News. "I'm not gonna go," he said before blaming Democrats for trying to "spin" the trip. "I think I'm walking into a group of people that are enemies of the president, in some cases enemies of the United States, and in one case an already convicted person who has been found to be involved in assisting the Democrats with the 2016 election," Giuliani said without clarifying to whom he was referring. The news came hours after Trump told Politico in an interview that he planned to speak with Giuliani about his trip and the investigation. "I will speak to him about it before he leaves. I'm just curious about that," he told the outlet, saying that he has "not spoken to him at any great length" about the trip. Giuliani first revealed his plans to travel to Ukraine in an interview with The New York Times on Thursday. The president's lawyer said he hoped to meet in the nation's capital, Kiev, to ask the country's president-elect to pursue inquiries that could yield new information about the origin of the Russia investigation and former Vice President Biden's past influence in the country. The Times reported that the meeting's goal was to try to undermine the credibility of special counsel Robert Mueller 's probe and the case against former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort . Trump's allies are also reportedly seeking information that could hurt Biden, who has been a clear front-runner in recent polls for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination. Giuliani last week called for an investigation into Biden after the Times reported that Biden allegedly threatened to withhold $1 billion in U.S. loan guarantees in 2016 unless Ukraine removed a top prosecutor, who was later voted out. Biden's son Hunter was a board member of an energy company that the prosecutor had been looking into, according to the newspaper. Democrats on Capitol Hill lambasted Giuliani over the proposed trip, accusing him of seeking aid from a foreign government. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.) slammed the move, saying, "We've come to a very sorry state when it's considered OK for an American politician, never mind an attorney for the president, to go and seek foreign intervention in American politics." In a tweet , House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) called the plan "immoral, unethical, unpatriotic and, now, standard procedure." Giuliani added to Fox News on Friday that he won't go to Ukraine "in order to remove any political suggestion." "I will step back and I'll just watch it unfold," he said. The news comes after Mueller earlier this year concluded his probe into whether the Trump campaign coordinated with Russia to influence the 2016 presidential election. Mueller did not establish that members of the Trump campaign conspired with Russia, though he detailed extensive contacts between Trump associates and Russian figures. Democrats are pushing for an unredacted version of the Mueller report, over which Trump has exerted executive privilege. The House Judiciary Committee voted this week to hold Attorney General William Barr in contempt of Congress for refusing to turn over Mueller's unredacted report and the underlying evidence.


Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott all-but-confirmed that the team would be signing defensive end Jerry Hughes to an extension on Tuesday. The team then later confirmed the news themselves. ESPN's Adam Schefter first reported the news of a two-year, $23 million deal. McDermott extensively discussed the 30-year-old defender prior to organized team activities on Tuesday. While McDermott and general manager Brandon Beane have moved out several pieces upon their arrivals in Buffalo, Hughes, the longest tenured member of the Bills, has defied that logic with his extension. "Getting to know him as a young man and watching him develop off the field and then watching him try to take his game to another level, I have enjoyed that," McDermott said. Hughes is regarded as a strong edge defender across the NFL, but in certain ways, his numbers reflect the opposite. In 2013 and 2014, Hughes, who will be 31 at the start of next season, put up back-to-back 10 sack seasons. At that time, he was playing across from Mario Williams on the Bills' defensive line. Hughes hasn't put up a double-digit sack season since and only had seven last season, but is still highly-praised nonetheless. Football analytics outlet Pro Football Focus shines some light on why, as it graded Hughes as the NFL's seventh-best pass-rusher last season, with an overall grade of 88.8. His pass defense grade of 90.4 is second in the NFL behind only Dee Ford (91.1). McDermott echoed those sentiments. "When you just look at the stats… if you pull up the tape and watch the tape, and you know that we talk about it. Sacks versus affecting the quarterback. Everyone wants the sack numbers. It's just as important at times as when you affect the quarterback. Whether it's getting him off the spot, his vision, his arm, the way the ball comes out, there were a number of those over the past couple of years," McDermott said. The man himself who signed on the dotted line naturally reflected on the optimism he feels for his team, especially with all the new additions on offense which will hopefully complement the Hughes and the team's success defense over the past few years. "I'm excited, Beane has done a fantastic job pulling in some guys who have a high motor that will allow Josh (Allen) to spread the ball down the field. We got some big, physical brawlers on our offensive line, which is great for our style of play with the Frank Gore signing, with our running backs like Shady McCoy. It's going to be a great transition for our offense [this year] and I'm excited for it," Hughes said. With Hughes signed through the 2021 season, attention on Buffalo's defensive line will solely be on Shaq Lawson. He's slated to become a free agent after this season as Buffalo reportedly declined the fifth-year option on his rookie contract. But he's similar to Hughes. Could the Bills still re-sign him? His sack numbers aren't there either (4 in 2018), but he ranks highly in other areas, included PFF, who tabbed him as the NFL's 20th best edge defender last season. MORE: This photo of the other contestants in James Holzhauer's latest 'Jeopardy' win sums up his run Aaron Rodgers excited about new Packers RG Billy Turner Roundup: Stranger Things Returning July 4th; Blues Make Stanley Cup Final; U.S. Intercepts Russian Bombers Off Coast of Alaska Surprise rookie makes a name for himself in Redskins' OTAs Devin Bush takes 1st-team reps Steelers OTAs


GUN BARREL CITY (CBSDFW.COM)   Gun Barrel City Fire Department rescued a worker who fell through A Burger King roof Saturday morning. Around 7 a.m., fire fighters responded to the call and found the employee with his left leg completely through the roof and "wedged in tightly," the press release stated. A worker was rescued after his leg went through the roof of a Burger King in Gun Barrel City. (Credit: Gun Barrel City Fire Department) Before the rescue began, fire fighters used a roof ladder and other equipment to make sure the area around the employee was stable. They then used a saw to cut through the roof area around the victim. Once it was opened up, fire fighters carefully cut one of the roof trusses, enabling them to extract the victim. The victim was put in a rope harness to help safely lower him to the ground and later checked over by UT Health EMS. Gun Barrel City Fire Department Assistant Chief Jason Raney said that given the serious nature of the call, the department had to take all measures necessary to ensure a safe rescue. "I want to compliment our personnel on the scene, along with the Police Department who responded, for getting the victim out in a safe and expeditious manner," Raney said. "This rescue was very challenging due to the instability of the roof."


The AAF may have imploded in spectacular fashion, but that doesn't mean people are done taking cracks at spring football leagues. Vince McMahon's XFL is gearing up to start play early next year, and it has already made some big hires. The XFL is now moving on to filling out rosters, and some recognizable names are resurfacing. We heard a couple days ago that Landry Jones , Aaron Ripkowski and Christine Michael would be auditioning, and now we have even more names to report. Trevone Boykin , Lance Dunbar , Kony Ealy and Ahmad Dixon were at a showcase yesterday as well as a handful of other ex-NFLers, per Jon Machota of the Dallas Morning News (Twitter link ). According to a tweet from Optimum Scouting's Erik Galko, former Seahawks receiver Kasen Williams will also be among those trying out. Finally, a tweet posted by the XFL Houston account shows that NFL veterans Will Hill and Robert Meachem also participated in a camp. Meachem is 34 and last played in the NFL with the Saints back in 2014, so this would be quite the comeback. While the XFL will still be facing an uphill battle, it appears to be in better position than the AAF. McMahon seems fully invested in the league, and the TV deal the league has is far superior. It'll be interesting to see how it pans out. Here's more from around the football universe: Speaking of the XFL, one of their big hires was when they named Daryl "Moose" Johnston the director of player personnel for their Dallas franchise. Johnston was the GM of the AAF's San Antonio Commanders, so he has experience in this type of league. Most players in the AAF and XFL were looking to get back to the NFL, and it's no different for coaches and execs. Johnston wants to be an NFL GM one day, per Machota . Johnston spent all 11 years of his pro career with the Cowboys as a fullback, winning three Super Bowls with Dallas. He made the Pro Bowl twice and has done a lot of broadcasting work for FOX since retiring. Evan Engram missed the Giants' recent minicamp, which raised some eyebrows. But thankfully he's not dealing with anything serious, as Engram said today at Landon Collins ' charity softball game that the Giants were just being "cautious" by holding him out, per Ryan Dunleavy of NJ.com (Twitter link ). He also writes there's "nothing lingering from last season." Engram had a breakout rookie season in 2017, but took a step back last year while dealing with injuries. Hamstring and knee injuries limited Engram to just 11 games last year, but he finished strong down the stretch. In each of his last four games he finished with at least 75 yards, so he should be poised for a bounce-back 2019 campaign. Vikings cornerback Mike Hughes got off to a solid start last year. The 2018 first-round pick had a pick-six in the first game of his career, but his rookie season ended in devastating fashion. A torn ACL ended the UCF's product season after just six games, and he has been rehabbing ever since. Things appear to be going well, but Minnesota is being cautious with him. To that end, Vikings coach Mike Zimmer recently said that Hughes wouldn't get any practice in until training camp at the earliest, per Andrew Kramer of the Star Tribune . We heard recently that the Vikings were listening to trade offers for both Trae Waynes and Xavier Rhodes , which would seem to indicate they're optimistic about Hughes' recovery.


A Music Lover's Guide to Memphis Beale Street One of the most iconic streets in the country, Beale Street is the beating heart of downtown Memphis. It played a vital role in music history as artists like B.B. King, Louis Armstrong, and Muddy Waters performed there during the 1920s, '30s, and '40s, helping to forge the Memphis blues.Today, the main two-block strip of Beale Street offers more than two dozen bars and live music clubs as well as the Beale Street Music Festival , happening on May 4-6 in 2018. Graceland To fully comprehend America's undying obsession with Elvis Presley the man, the myth, the legend you must visit Graceland , the Memphis home where the performer lived and died. The 17,600-square-foot mansion and National Historic Landmark, which he purchased in 1957, opened as a museum in 1982, five years after the King's untimely death.From the eccentric decor (e.g., the Polynesian-themed Jungle Room) to the collection of bedazzled jumpsuits to the grave of his twin brother, who died at birth, Graceland speaks volumes about the kind of man Presley was offstage. Handy Park You don't need to pay a cover price to hear live music in Memphis. Handy Park , named after "The Father of Blues," W.C. Handy, has long been a gathering place for street musicians. The park also hosts more formal concerts on its large stage and in a small performance area, and in line with the park's tradition all shows are free and open to the public. Stax Museum of American Soul Music The Stax Museum of American Soul Music is a celebration of the uniquely American musical genre known as soul. It's located in the former home of Stax Records, a record label and recording studio that fostered such seminal talent as Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes, Booker T. Jones, Sam & Dave, and The Staple Singers.The 17,000-square-foot museum brings the history of Soul to life via interactive exhibits and detailed vignettes, like a reassembled 1906 church, originally from the Mississippi Delta, that illustrates the connection between soul and gospel. Gibson Guitar Factory One instrument lies at the heart of the Memphis sound: the guitar. See where the magic begins at the Gibson Guitar factory , where visitors can observe skilled luthiers (makers of stringed instruments like guitars or violins) at work.This location focuses on semi-hollow-body guitars, which a Gibson tour guide once described as the love child of an electric guitar and an acoustic guitar. It's the favored type of axe among blues artists (Elvis's beloved Lucille was one). Levitt Shell In July 1954, an unknown trio of musicians took the stage at Levitt Shell (then called Overton Park Shell) amphitheater. They were only the opening act of the evening, but one of their bandmates stole the entire show: Presley. Reportedly due to nervousness, he vigorously shook his legs in a provocative manner and the crowd went wild. The concert went down in history as the first rock 'n' roll show ever. Today, the amphitheater presents more than 50 free concerts throughout the year, featuring national and international artists. Sun Studio For true rock 'n' roll fans, Sun Studio is hallowed ground. Helmed by visionary producer Sam Phillips, Sun Records (which was originally based there but has since moved to Nashville ) was the first label to record groundbreaking artists like Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, and Jerry Lee Lewis. The National Historic Landmark has since welcomed the likes of U2, John Mellencamp, and Def Leppard. Another studio-turned-museum, the self-proclaimed "birthplace of rock 'n' roll" displays memorabilia and recording equipment and offers visitors the chance to stand on the spot where Presley first recorded and snap pics with a historic microphone. B.B. King's Blues Club While working as a disc jockey at a Memphis radio station, Riley B. King earned the nickname "Beale Street Blues Boy." That moniker was later shortened to "Blues Boy" and finally abbreviated to "B.B." the stage name that stuck with B.B. King for the rest of his life.In 1994, the bluesman opened B.B. King's Blues Club on Beale Street, and it's been one of the city's most popular music venues ever since. The two-story club offers live music nightly and serves up some pretty tasty barbecue , too. Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum Backed by research from the Smithsonian Institution , the Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum seeks to provide a comprehensive musical history of the city, comprising artists of all genres, decades, races, and backgrounds.The museum's self-guided audio tour incorporates more than 100 songs into its narrative, often prompting guests to boogie their way through the exhibits, which feature instruments, costumes, and other memorabilia. The Orpheum Theatre Originally a vaudeville venue, The Orpheum Theatre opened in 1928 and dazzled patrons with crystal chandeliers, gilded details, artisan millwork, and Wurlitzer organ. It was one of the first buildings in town to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and the venue has been historically renovated and restored over the years. Today, The Orpheum hosts touring Broadway productions, concerts, opera, dance performances, and community events like the International Blues Challenge. Blues Hall of Fame Museum Honoring the individuals who contributed to blues culture is the mission of the Blues Hall of Fame Museum . Opened in 2015, the facility showcases more than 400 inductees in the categories of performer, individual, album, single, and literature. Three master databases provide visitors a deep dive into the backstories and works of each inductee. New Daisy Theatre Everyone from Nirvana, Justin Timberlake, and Prince to John Lee Hooker, Bob Dylan, and Stevie Ray Vaughan has performed at the New Daisy Theatre on Beale Street. The venue originally opened in 1942 as a movie theater but was converted to a concert venue in the 1980s and hosts top national acts.


Nick Truesdell's time with the Jets did not last long. New York released the tight end just two days after signing him to make room for Alex Lewis on Tuesday. Joe Douglas swooped in and traded a conditional seventh-round pick in 2020 to acquire Lewis' services from Baltimore. Gang Green could use the additional depth up-front, so adding a 10-game starter in 2018 was a no-brainer. As with all trades, Lewis' addition in New York was contingent on him passing a physical. The Jets announced on Tuesday that the deal was official. As for Truesdell, he played his college ball at Cincinnati before brief stops with the Indoor Football League and, more recently, the Arena Football League. He's caught the eye of both the Colts and Vikings in the past but has yet to find a home in the NFL. MORE: ESPN's Molly Qerim walked off set after Max Kellerman said Kobe's on his 'all-NBA worst team' 4 surprises from the Steelers first official depth chart Packers' decision to cut OT Jason Spriggs places spotlight on second-year UDFA Alex Light Observations from Lions training camp, Day 11, Hockenson and Amendola shine Eagles' release unofficial depth chart for preseason opener vs. Titans


Around 30 percent of China's Ming-era Great Wall has disappeared over time as adverse natural conditions and reckless human activities -- including stealing the bricks to build houses -- erode the UNESCO World Heritage site, state media reported. The Great Wall is not a single unbroken structure but stretches for thousands of kilometres in sections, from Shanhaiguan on the east coast to Jiayuguan in the windswept sands on the edge of the Gobi desert. In places it is so dilapidated that estimates of its total length vary from 9,000 to 21,000 kilometres (5,600 to 13,000 miles), depending on whether missing sections are included. Despite its length it is not, as is sometimes claimed, visible from space. Construction first begun in the third century BC, but nearly 6,300 kilometres were built in the Ming Dynasty of 1368-1644, including the much-visited sectors north of the capital Beijing. Of that, 1,962 kilometres has melted away over the centuries, the Beijing Times reported. Some of the construction weathered away, while plants growing in the walls have accelerated the decay, said the report Sunday, citing a survey last year by the Great Wall of China Society. "Even though some of the walls are built of bricks and stones, they cannot withstand the perennial exposure to wind and rain," the paper quoted Dong Yaohui, a vice president of the society, as saying. "Many towers are becoming increasingly shaky and may collapse in a single rain storm in summer." Tourism and local residents' activities are also damaging the longest human construction in the world, the paper added. Poor villagers in Lulong county in the northern province of Hebei used to knock thick grey bricks from a section of wall in their village to build homes, and slabs engraved with Chinese characters were sold for 30 yuan ($4.80) each by local residents, it said. Under Chinese regulations people who take bricks from the Great Wall can be fined up to 5,000 yuan, the state-run Global Times said Monday. "But there is no specific organisation to enforce the rules. Damage could only be reported to higher authorities and it is hard to solve when it happened on the border of two provinces," said Jia Hailin, a cultural relics protection official in Hebei, according to the report. It added that explorations of undeveloped parts of the Great Wall -- an increasingly popular leisure activity in recent years -- had brought those sections more tourists than they could bear, damaging them severely.


Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon is officially in a holdout status as he informed the team that he will not report to the start of training camp, reports ESPN.com's Adam Schefter. The Chargers are expected to start camp today in Costa Mesa, Calif. Gordon has been seeking a new contract and is scheduled to make $5.6 million this season. which is the final year of his five-year rookie deal. The 26-year-old Gordon has led the Chargers in rushing for three straight seasons. Last season, Gordon rushed for 885 yards in 12 games and also had 490 receiving yards while scoring 14 total touchdowns. Gordon's agent basically made good on his threat to have his client hold out without a new deal, and also has said that Gordon will demand a trade . Without Gordon in camp, Austin Ekeler and Justin Jackson are next in line to grab a majority of the snaps. The Chargers first preseason game is Aug. 8 against the Arizona Cardinals.


It's the end of an era   an era that many thought already ended years ago. BlackBerry's BBM service is going dark on Friday, years after the company halted phone production. But for those who still want to "ping" their BBM-loving friends, there's a way to keep doing that. BlackBerry stopped making its own phones in 2016, but its messenger system, BBM, was still available in app form for Android and iOS devices. Today will be the last day to use BBM on non-BlackBerry phones, but its legacy will live on. Android and iOS users can now download a brand new BlackBerry messaging app, which is called BBMe, or "BBM Enterprises," and boasts of its privacy and security features. "BBMe is a secure messaging platform that protects your personal information," BlackBerry writes on its website . "It doesn't track your contacts, where you're messaging from, or what you're sharing and discussing. Create a closed social circle by establishing contact relationships through an invitation request and accept process (via email, NFC or PIN)." Instead of a phone number, BBMe only requires an email address, and BlackBerry promises it "won't suggest contacts to users or sell user's phone numbers," according to the site. "Secure end-to-end signing and encryption protects all BBMe messages from eavesdropping or manipulation." A one-year free trial of BBMe is currently available in the Apple app store, but BlackBerry could start charging for its services in the future. For those who cannot part with the original BBM, BlackBerry assured consumers they could still find the service on BB10 and BBOS devices   if you happen to still have one. PING !!!Today is the last day to use BBM 😢🙏Thank you for all the support and memories that you have spent together with BBM 😊As an alternative, you can use BBM Enterprise. Check the following link for more details https://t.co/uKmBGP3CQI pic.twitter.com/BnwaoGYehc   BBM (@BBM) May 31, 2019 In 2017, BlackBerry CEO John Chen told "CBS This Morning" security is the one thing BlackBerry does better than anyone else. The company peaked in 2011 with 52 million smartphones sold, but it succumbed to competition from Apple and Android phones. But instead of falling by the wayside, BlackBerry instead pivoted. The company tried to revitalize its brand by focusing on software and security, even planning to take its software beyond phones and into everyday devices like washers and dryers. Now, it appears to be trying to shore up its position in secure communication with the reinvention of BBM as BBMe.


Every NFL coach has their own special area of expertise. Andy Reid has a brilliantly creative offensive mind. John Harbaugh knows special teams as well as anyone. Bill Belichick dominates defensively. For Falcons coach Dan Quinn, the defensive line is his cup of tea. Quinn was a defensive lineman himself growing up in New Jersey and got his first coaching gig at William and Mary as the defensive line coach. Eventually, he worked his way up to be defensive coordinator of the Seahawks and did well enough to earn his current job in Atlanta. While Quinn is a guru in this area, the Falcons haven't really had a dominant defensive line yet since he became head coach. Part of that is definitely a lack of talent. If Vic Beasley had become the player he was in 2016 on a permanent basis, things would be very different for this defense. In any case, aside from standout DT Grady Jarrett they don't have any true superstars up front. Quinn knows the clock is ticking though and he's under pressure to get back to the playoffs in 2019, especially after purging his coaching staff and taking over as defensive coordinator. By all accounts, Quinn has been extremely hands-on this offseason with this group. Today, the team shared a video of Quinn going through DL drills and coaching them up. Watch. DQ can move at lightning speed… right @J_Cominsky ? DQ had the as he coached up the defense. pic.twitter.com/VmCdGC3hdp - Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) July 23, 2019 Quinn's enthusiasm is undeniably infectious. If he can get the front line playing right again, the Falcons defense should have no trouble getting back to their 2017 level of play. Note: Allen Bailey did not practice at training camp today, but he has officially signed, so expect him out there tomorrow. MORE: UFC's Thiago Santos shares brutal update on injuries suffered in loss to Jon Jones Latest MLB Trade Rumors: Noah Syndergaard, Trevor Bauer, Shane Greene on the Move? Instant observations from Day 2 of Patriots training camp Miles Sanders looking a RB2 in Fantasy Football Packers signing former Jaguars RB Corey Grant


Pittsburgh is due to see light rainfall this coming week, according to drone-powered weather forecasting service Saildrone . Sunday's forecast shows the highest chance of rain at 87 percent, with rain generally expected through Monday. The next few days will also see warm temperatures, forecast to last through Wednesday. Temperatures will reach a high of 80 degrees on Monday, then turn cooler on Thursday. Skies will be cloudy today and tomorrow, and mostly cloudy on Wednesday. Winds will continue to be light throughout the week, with the highest speeds tomorrow at only 10 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.


Who will come out on top as the AFC North champion? "A three dog race." : @maxstarks78 // @NFLTotalAccess pic.twitter.com/1ye2o2Qz5G - NFL Network (@nflnetwork) June 21, 2019 Let one analyst tell it, there are essentially three teams competing in the AFC North in 2019. The Cincinnati Bengals aren't one of those because of their rebuilding status, according to NFL Network's Max Starks in the video above. Starks is a familiar name, of course, because he spent a bunch of time with the Pittsburgh Steelers. But even that aside, he gives most of the credit to the Baltimore Ravens as serious contenders. And kudos to Starks in that area - it's all too easy to jump on the Cleveland Browns bandwagon right now. Starks says the Ravens are more dangerous, especially if Lamar Jackson keeps developing. He still wants to see Baker Mayfield and Co. actually do something with the hype. Interestingly, the hosts don't have much to say about the Pittsburgh Steelers losing players like Le'Veon Bell and Antonio Brown. On the topic of the Bengals, the show mostly passes them over with a handwave because a new coaching staff means a rebuild. But it's not the same as say, what's happening in Miami. The Bengals intend on competing in 2019. Maybe a new coachings staff struggles and a brutal schedule takes its toll, but the team intends to have a big impact on the AFC North. MORE: The NBA should be embarrassed about all the wrong hats being worn at the draft Roundup: Toy Story 4 Worth the Wait; Slack is Back, Lil Nas X Here to Stay The 2019 NBA draft pick by pick Luke Bowanko: what the Lions are getting with their new OL News: Elliott holdout concern re-emerges from Bristol, Cowboys new DE impresses


Video by Arizona Republic Aug. 10--The crowd rose as "California Love " blared from the speakers. Kenley Jansen emerged from the bullpen, the final piece of a seemingly perfectly laid pitching plan. Manager Dave Roberts, whose Dodgers didn 't add a top- end reliever before the trade deadline, called for the most formulaic pattern on the mound. Walker Buehler went six scoreless innings. Pedro Baez took the seventh. Adam Kolarek and Joe Kelly handled the eighth. Jansen was the final variable in the equation, on for the save with the Dodgers leading the Arizona Diamondbacks by two in the top of the ninth. He was punished for a misplaced cutter. BOX SCORE: DIAMONDBACKS 3, DODGERS 2 (11) Carson Kelly took the closer deep, a game- tying two- run homer that soured a Dodger Stadium crowd already suspicious of the club 's bullpen. The Dodgers ' 3- 2 defeat wasn 't sealed until the 11th inning, after Kelly went yard again against Julio Urias. But no one 's head hung as low as Jansen 's as he walked off the mound in the ninth. The right- hander 's fifth blown save began with a bloop single by Nick Ahmed. Kelly batted next, fouling off a pair of high cutters to force a seven- pitch at- bat. Catcher Will Smith appeared to want another cutter low and away, but Jansen left it elevated. Kelly put it in the bleachers. "His ball just didn 't have any life to it, " Roberts said. "He gives up a flare ... and then leaves a pitch up and out over. That was the ninth inning." After Kelly 's second homer, on a Urias changeup that was deposited into the right- field seats for his first career multi- home- run game, the Dodgers couldn 't respond. After tallying just two hits all night -- doubles from Corey Seager and Smith during a two- run third inning -- their typical late- game magic was quelled by reliever Archie Bradley, who worked around a leadoff walk in the 11th and caught a break when a video review of a potential hit- by- pitch upheld the call that A.J. Pollock was out. "They missed it, " Roberts said of the call, which ruled it was a a popup off Pollock 's bat, not a pitch that hit his wrist. "That 's just a fact. When you have the system in place to get it right, and it was clearly wrong, that impacted the game." Tensions ran high at the end. After the review, former teammates Pollock and Bradley exchanged words. After the final out, the benches cleared and an animated Roberts got into a yelling match with Arizona starting pitcher Robbie Ray. "Things are getting defused, and then you see another person that is really trying to instigate, " Roberts said. "It 's not necessary. I don 't think that we instigated anything." Buehler took a tough no- decision after posting a stat line that belied the struggle behind it. He threw six scoreless innings but faced one of his most stressful home starts of the year a week after cruising to a 15- strikeout complete game. He left the bases loaded in the second and stranded two others in the sixth. Buehler 's best sequence might have come in the third. Back- to- back singles led off the frame, putting runners on the corners. Then he pumped nine straight pitches over the plate, producing a line out and pair of punchouts to escape. "Not as clean, not as efficient as I would like, but got lucky, " Buehler said. "Made some good pitches and good defense and got out of it unscathed." On a night when his command was shaky and his best breaking pitches were absent, he relied on tough mental resolve instead. After recording his final out, Buehler toweled sweat from his brow while Roberts shook his hand for a job well done. "To his credit, " Roberts said, "[he 3/8 finds a way to get out of innings." Both had to swallow what came next -- the latest implosion from a Dodgers bullpen that has the best ERA in baseball since the start of June, but has converted less than two- thirds of its save opportunities and remains the team 's biggest question entering the stretch run. "Kenley 's just got to execute, " Roberts said. "When he doesn 't, guys like Kelly or anyone that can slug you, you make a mistake up and out over and there 's a chance that can happen." ___ (c)2019 the Los Angeles Times Visit the Los Angeles Times at www.latimes.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC. Related slideshow: The 2019 MLB season (Provided by imagn)


This is the online version of our morning newsletter, The Morning Win . Subscribe to get irreverent and incisive sports stories, delivered to your mailbox every morning. Annual amateur drafts are so deeply embedded in U.S. professional sports culture that we rarely stop to think about how dumb they are. Why are we still doing this? Zion Williamson is the most coveted 18-year-old basketball player in the world, and for that, he must let the whims of the NBA Draft Lottery dictate where he lives? Top-flight athletes can choose the high-school program that's right for them and then choose the college program that's right for them, then they go pro and have practically no agency whatsoever. That seems stupid! There's talk that Williamson may not want to go to play for the Pelicans - who scored the No. 1 overall draft pick - and our Andrew Joseph looked at his other options , which include returning to Duke for a sophomore season. I don't personally understand why anyone wouldn't want to go to New Orleans , arguably the best city, but maybe Zion Williamson hates good funk and great food; that's his prerogative. This is a half-formed thought of a brain that did not get nearly enough sleep last night, but what if, rather than subjecting the top eligible young players to the NBA Draft every year, they instead just didn't do that? I've written about this scenario for baseball multiple times and at fairly great length . But where MLB would need some sort of bonus pool to govern how much teams could spend on would-be domestic amateur free agents - lest the Yankees, Dodgers, Red Sox and Cubs snatch up every single good young player - it strikes me that NBA teams are already restricted by a salary cap. Hey, Knicks, you want Zion so bad? Great, you've got cap room, go make your case to him. The NBA's byzantine salary-cap structure and caveats complicate things, but it feels like eliminating the draft would immediately end tanking as a strategy . It might even inspire the Knicks to figure out a way to stop sucking so hard at everything all the time, lest they sign only masochists every year. The guess here is that neither NBA teams nor veteran NBA players would go for it, and no one represents amateurs at any negotiating tables. And I get that entering a career in professional sports means making some trade-offs, including giving up your right to choose where you live during the season in exchange for getting lots and lots of money to play a game. But there's nothing fundamentally unfair about having pro sports teams compete to sign top amateur talent instead of drafting it, and there's really no other industry in which the most in-demand potential employees get so little say in where they wind up. Sure, people get transferred, but choosing not to relocate does not mean you have to find a whole new career. If you want to play professional basketball - or football, or baseball, or hockey - in North America, you pretty much just have to go where the league tells you to go. It's weird. Drafts have been part of the sports landscape for so long that we just sort of accept them as inevitabilities, but it seems like we could do better. Wednesday's big winner: Brook Lopez The Bucks' big man scored 29 points to help his team overcome a big deficit and take Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals over the Toronto Raptors. He got all fired up and did some weird, animated clapping that looked like belonged in a silent film . Lopez's career arc (no pun intended) is amazing: Across his first six seasons in the NBA, he went 0-for-7, total, from behind the 3-point line. Over his last three seasons, he is 433-for-1224. Quick hits: Jets, Sale, Willis - Everything only seemed like it was going smoothly for the Jets . Henry McKenna put together a good explainer on why they might fire their GM at this point in the offseason. - Chris Sale struck out 17 Rockies in seven innings on Tuesday, so I made some very sensual GIFs of his best pitches . - Phillies fans booed Bruce Willis for bouncing his ceremonial first pitch . Anywhere else in the country and I'd insist they were saying, "Bruuuuuce!" Also, who knew Bruce Willis throws left-handed? I love this photo because it looks like Bruce Willis is just laboring out there. Sorry, Bruce Willis, I know you don't have your best stuff tonight and your ERA's going to take a hit, but we're on the long side of a blowout and you're going to have to wear this one to save the rest of the 'pen for tomorrow. - Hemal Jhaveri's week of Wick continued with a look at the nice things Keanu Reeves does for the cast and crew on set . I'm probably going to see John Wick 3 tonight even though I already know it's two hours and 23 minutes and thus probably far too long . Too many movies are too long now. Thirsty Thursday It's Randy Johnson, getting down on a beverage in 2005. MORE: Report: Browns rookie RB L.J. Scott decides to quit NFL after just 2 days Zion Williamson still has options if he doesn't want to play for the Pelicans NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players Cowboys News: Prescott's circle of trust questioned, Kris Richard RKGs Pro Football Focus names Raiders CB Isaiah Johnson as a steal of the 2019 draft Related slideshow: Best of 2019 NBA playoffs (Provided by imagn)


Even with all the relative bargains they've signed over the last few seasons, the Tampa Bay Lightning will be facing a cap crunch again this summer. The team already has more than $74M committed in 2019-20 contracts according to CapFriendly, and has a huge negotiation coming up with restricted free agent Brayden Point . Knowing that, GM Julien BriseBois will likely have to make some room by trading away at least one of their highly paid forwards, and Ryan Callahan is the obvious choice given his declining production. That's no secret to the veteran forward, who told Joe Smith of The Athletic (subscription required) as much: Obviously there's a salary cap crunch, and it doesn't take a scientist to figure out right now I'm on the outside looking in. Whatever happens, happens. But I was really happy with how I finished the year. Callahan, 34, has been limited by injuries over the last three seasons and recorded just 17 points in 52 games this year. The former New York Rangers forward is still an effective defensive player and brings a ton of leadership, but his $5.8M price tag is just too expensive for the kind of production he brings. Smith and his colleagues from The Athletic examine five teams that could be potential destinations for Callahan this summer, though it is not yet clear who will be on his 15-team trade list of places the team could send him without his consent. A trade is not the only way the Lightning could get out from under Callahan's deal, as a buyout would save them more than $3.1M this season. The downside to a buyout would be the $1.57M cap hit incurred for the 2020-21 season, but it would also mean the team doesn't have to give up an asset to ship him somewhere. Theoretically the team could actually pull off a similar transaction as the one that Brooks Orpik went through last summer, when the Washington Capitals sent him to the Colorado Avalanche for a buyout before re-signing him at a lower price. If it is the end for Callahan in Tampa Bay, his time there will likely still be seen positively despite the lack of production over the last few seasons. He was a big part of the team when they went to the Stanley Cup Final in 2015, and has never been accused of giving anything but his full effort when on the ice.


MINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Twins have put on quite the power display this season at Target Field. The Atlanta Braves produced an even bigger show of strength to win this interleague series between first-place teams. Ozzie Albies homered twice in his second straight four-hit game, Ronald Acuna Jr. and Freddie Freeman both went deep, and the Braves again bashed their way past the Twins 11-7 on Wednesday. ''They're relentless. That's a really good ballclub,'' Braves manager Brian Snitker said, reflecting on the Twins and their majors-most 224 home runs that is well on pace to break the all-time season record. ''You never feel good against this club until the game's over.'' Max Fried (13-4) used a season-high 10 strikeouts to win his fourth consecutive start, pitching into the sixth inning before finding trouble. The terrific trio at the top of the lineup provided more than sufficient support, with Acuna, Albies and Freeman combining for eight hits and five RBIs in 15 at-bats. They were 23 for 45 with seven home runs and 15 RBIs in this three-game series. Fried struck out seven of the first nine batters he faced. He's 6-0 in his last nine starts on the road, becoming the first Braves left-hander to reach the 13-win mark since Mike Minor in 2013. ''When you already have a couple runs across, it makes it easier to relax and try to make a few pitches,'' catcher Tyler Flowers said. Albies and Freeman each connected on the first pitch they faced from Martin Perez in the first inning, just like Acuna and Freeman did in the first and third innings on Tuesday night against Twins All-Star Jose Berrios. Charlie Culberson went 4 for 5 with two RBIs, Johan Camargo drove in three runs, and the Braves reached double-digit runs and 16 hits for the second straight day. This was the fifth time in three weeks the Twins allowed 10-plus runs. The total would've been higher had it not been for the triple play turned in the third inning by third baseman Miguel Sano, second baseman Jonathan Schoop and first baseman C.J. Cron on a sharp grounder hit by Flowers. That was the second triple play the Twins handed Perez this summer, this one coming with the bases loaded and three runs already in for the Braves to keep them from building on their 6-0 lead. ''It did buy us a little bit more time and some more pitches and some more innings,'' Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said. Sano hit a three-run homer in a four-run ninth for the Twins, who now have five 20-home run hitters to take into their critical four-game series against Cleveland this weekend. The Indians won the first game of their doubleheader on Wednesday to trim the lead in the AL Central race to 2 1/2 games, entering the evening. ''They're a really good team. I think we're a better team,'' center fielder Jake Cave said. ''So we get to play them a lot, but this one in particular is big.'' OZZIE, OZZIE, OZZIE Albies and Freeman gave the Braves their 12th set of back-to-back homers this season, a franchise record and the most in the majors in 2019. The top three spots in the lineup have produced 81 home runs this season, the most in the NL. Albies had his third multi-homer game of the year, but entering the game he had only one home run in his previous 114 at-bats. ''I'm just so proud of what he's done this year and where he's come, how much he's grown and matured,'' Snitker said. SPUTTERING STARTER Perez (8-5) worked six innings to save the bullpen, but this latest dud means he might be headed there himself when Michael Pineda is ready to return from the injured list. Rookie Devin Smeltzer, who is scheduled to start on Friday night in Pineda's place, pitched six shutout innings in his last turn. Perez fell to 0-2 with a 6.67 ERA and 11 home runs allowed in his last five starts. He only surrendered seven homers in his first 18 appearances of the season. The ugly third inning that was salvaged by the triple play featured two walks, a passed ball on catcher Mitch Garver and a dropped throw for an error on Cron. The weekly severe weather siren test fittingly occurred during that inning, perhaps a symbolic warning to the Twins to pick up their play before the Indians arrive. ''Bad day,'' Perez said. ''I've just got to stay focused and stay strong.'' TRAINER'S ROOM Braves: Acuna hit himself on the left shin with a foul ball in the sixth inning. After an extended evaluation, he stayed in the game and struck out. ... After the game, the Braves placed rookie LF Austin Riley on the injured list with a knee ligament injury suffered during a weight room workout on Tuesday. Twins: RHP Kohl Stewart, who relieved Perez, rejoined the team before the game from Triple-A Rochester. Stewart was the third pitcher in the last week to ride the fresh arm express, with RHP Cody Stashak taking the return trip after a 44-pitch outing the previous night, and Stewart was promptly sent back after the game. UP NEXT Braves: LHP Dallas Kuechel (3-4, 3.86 ERA) will pitch on Thursday to begin a four-game series at Miami. RHP Elieser Hernandez (1-4, 5.66) will start for the Marlins. Twins: RHP Kyle Gibson (11-4, 4.02) will take the mound on Thursday to start the first of three remaining series against the Indians, who will turn to RHP Mike Clevinger (6-2, 3.07) for the opener. --- More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP-Sports


Eating your greens has always been the number one advice if you want to be physically strong and fit. However, with so many options to choose from, how can you find the right vegetable that is able to bring you numerous health benefits? Well, you may be taken aback by the name of this vegetable, but okra is actually called "Lady's Finger." The name derives from its aesthetic. Nevertheless, it comes in two particular colors that is red and green. Don't worry. Both taste the same. In fact, red okra simply turns green when they are cooked. We already know that okra is rich in nutrients. Some of the typical health benefits you get from consuming okra include high protein, healthy fats, amazing fiber, magnesium, folate at 15 percent of the DV and vitamin A at 14 percent of the DV. Here are some of the other health benefits that will surely surprise you. 1. Amazing and highly beneficial antioxidants Antioxidants are defined by health experts as compounds found in food. They are responsible for fending off some of the most harmful molecules known as free radicals . By eating okra, you can improve your heart health and lower your risk of experiencing oxidative damage and blood clots; these are the things you can get when you consume okra on a regular basis. 2. Less chance of incurring a heart disease Eating okra gives you an influx of health benefits because eating food that is full of antioxidants provides you with other surprises. It's like a domino effect since okra can keep your cholesterol levels at bay. As a result, you reduce your chance of experiencing heart disease. The gel-like substance in okra is called mucilage. This is responsible for binding itself to cholesterol during the digestion process in your body. Another point to consider is that you excrete this added cholesterol rather than having your body absorb it. 3. Great anticancer properties One benefit that most people fail to realize when eating okra is that it has anti-cancer properties. Okra contains lectin, which is a type of protein that can inhibit the growth of human cancer cells. There are various studies proving this. One of these studies focused on how breast cancer cells were prevented by okra's lectin. In another study, the metastatic mouse melanoma found in okra can cause the death of cancer cells. Related video: Eating Salad Keeps Brain 11 Years Younger (Provided by Newsweek)


WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 4, 2019)   Growth Energy, the nation's largest association of ethanol producers and supporters, recently celebrated final action by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) allowing American drivers to fuel up with E15, a fuel blended with 15 percent ethanol, all year-round. Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor said the final rule will benefit drivers by giving them access to a fuel that's a smart choice for their engines, kinder for the earth, and provides savings each trip to the pump. "NASCAR drivers have put Sunoco Green E15, a fuel blend made with 15 percent American Ethanol, to the ultimate test for millions of miles of hard-fought competition," said Emily Skor, Growth Energy CEO. "Off the race track, any consumer with a modern vehicle model year 2001 or newer can enjoy the benefits of E15 which is more affordable, higher-octane fuel. We're proud that NASCAR helps set the trends in the automotive industry and has embraced Sunoco Green E15 for so many years. We're extremely excited that now consumers will have access to E15 year-round which is a win for drivers everywhere." For nearly a decade, Growth Energy has worked with the NASCAR industry to create the perfect fuel blend, Sunoco Green E15, that boosts horsepower while reducing emissions in the sport. "NASCAR has used Sunoco Green E15 made with 15 percent American Ethanol to help push our cars to Victory Lane," said Brandon Igdalsky, Managing Director of Event Marketing and NASCAR Green. "Sunoco Green E15 has given NASCAR teams the performance and power they need to compete while also helping the sport become more sustainable." Since 2011, Growth Energy has worked with top fuel retailers to expand options for American motorists. Today, E15 is sold at more than 1,800 locations in 31 states, with many more expected in the months and years ahead. ]]>


The San Jose Sharks will have their season on the line when they face the St. Louis Blues in Tuesday night's Game 6 in St. Louis. And it appears as if tensions are running a tad high with the team because two players had to be separated during the team's morning skate on Tuesday. Something apparently happened between Lukas Radil, who hasn't played since the Colorado series, and backup goalie Aaron Dell, as the two had words near center ice. Radil then tried to hit Dell in the head with his stick, which almost hit an assistant coach. Check out this footage of the incident: Things heated up between Aaron Dell and Lukas Radil during Sharks morning skate before game 6 #sanjosesharks #nhlplayoffs #StanleyCupPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/PXKgGw9GST - HockeyTroll.ca (@Hockeytroll_ca) May 21, 2019 Fans had thoughts on it: #SJSharks fans: pic.twitter.com/0hBcvS7uHt - Dan Reilly (@danreilly) May 21, 2019 That looks like a team poised and ready to win a big playoff game. - Jamie H (@Hoisington14) May 21, 2019 They are falling apart. They looked defeated in the third of game 5. This shows that hasn't ended - Will Dolo (@will_dolo) May 21, 2019 #LGB #WeAllBleedBlue #STLBlues pic.twitter.com/sJJIGZKOlp - Brandon Boyd (@brandoninstl) May 21, 2019 MORE: 7 reasons the Warriors are winning another title no matter who they play in the Finals Magic Johnson confirms rumor that Lakers want to sign Kyrie Irving Lions OTA notebook: First impressions from the first open day 5 reasons Saints should be favorites to sign Gerald McCoy Packers starting offensive line takes shape to open OTAs


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Bayern Munich bounced back from their defeat against Arsenal to beat Zinedine Zidane's Real Madrid in their second International Champions Cup fixture in Houston on Sunday. Both clubs fielded strong starting lineups with Niko Kovac opting to use Manuel Neuer, David Alaba and Thiago, while Zidane gave a debut to big summer signing and new Galactico Eden Hazard who donned the number 50 - a homage to the first moon landing. It was a tight match-up from the get-go as both teams looked to find the opener. Real Madrid went the closest early on with Manuel Neuer having to make crucial saves from close range efforts from Karim Benzema and Isco to keep the scores level. Bayern weren't able to create a great chance in the first ten minutes but broke the deadlock in the 15th after great work from Thomas Müller and David Alaba set up Corentin Tolisso to sweep home and make it 1-0. Los Blancos pressed hard to find an equaliser as the first half drew to a close but rued the missed opportunities that Benzema, Hazard and Luka Modric all squandered. The second half saw Real Madrid and Bayern make 11 and five changes respectively as Luka Jovic and Ferland Mendy were given their debuts for Los Merengues, while Robert Lewandowski and Leon Goretzka entered the fray for the Bavarians. Vinicius Jr went really close to scoring for the La Liga outfit but Benjamin Pavard, on his second outing for Bayern, managed to block the shot before Sven Ulreich could make an attempt to save it. As Madrid kept attacking, gaps in the defence started to form and star striker Lewandowski was on hand to make them pay in the 67th minute. The Pole brought down a superb pass from Niklas Süle and expertly turned and finished past Keylor Navas to make it 2-0 and get his second goal in two games. Just two minutes later Die Roten managed to make it three after Goretzka picked up a stray pass and found Serge Gnabry, who was unmarked in the penalty box and fired the ball into the back of the net to put the game beyond doubt. New Bayern signing Sarpreet Singh missed a glorious opportunity to net his first ever goal for the club as his shot from close range went just past the post. Despite the match being virtually over, Real were still on the attack and after Joshua Kimmich's horrendous back heel, new signing Rodrygo was put through on goal and was questionably brought down by onrushing keeper Sven Ulreich outside the box. A sensational free kick by @RodrygoGoes of @realmadrid against @FCBayernUS is our match highlight brought to you by @budlight #ICC2019 #FCBayern #RealMadrid pic.twitter.com/JlZhPgV1Yb   International Champions Cup (@IntChampionsCup) July 21, 2019 It had looked like a dive but Ulreich was given his marching orders and the €45m Brazilian scored the resulting free-kick in sensational fashion, putting it in the top corner. Real Madrid will look to bounce back from their first pre-season game against Arsenal and the Bundesliga champions will be hoping that this win could kick start some more good performances starting with their next game against Milan .