Kathleen Callahan, a drug-addiction and trauma specialist, has a friend in New Haven who carries a kit containing the opioid blocker Naloxone. The friend has had occasion to "go around, happily, saving lives," said Callahan. Such is the pervasiveness of the opioid overdose problem in Connecticut, where the state's per-capita death rate ranks among the 10 highest in the country. Against this tide, a revolving group of human-service experts and prominent national and state politicians is holding monthly forums, each in a different church, library or town hall. Participants conduct free Narcan training, hand out free Narcan kits, and share news on the latest treatment and prevention efforts. "We want to meet the public where they are -- raise awareness. Each part of the state has its own experience with this," said Callahan, a forum participant and leader of community programming and development for the Connecticut Women's Consortium. The next public discussion, the sixth in the series, is set for Monday morning at 10 at the First Congregational Church in Kent. It is where the funeral of overdose victim Alex Pelletier, 26, was held one year ago. His mother, Dita Bhargava, is one of the of the organizers of the traveling forum. Another of the forum's goals, Bhargava said, is to pierce the stigma that keeps addicts from seeking help and some public officials from seeking laws and policy changes that would help reduce overdose deaths, particularly from fentanyl, which flows from China. Street doses of fentanyl can be 50 times stronger than heroin. Bhargava, a former candidate for state treasurer, notes that opioid deaths outnumber AIDS deaths but the AIDS scourge has attracted far more public funding than the opiate crisis. With most overdose victims under 30, "it's impacting an entire generation, it affects our future," Bhargava said. U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-5th, is scheduled to take part in Monday's forum. She "wants to use this opportunity to hear from people in the community and discuss their concerns," said aide Alex Ginis. Hayes has supported expanding substance abuse and mental health grants, and increasing funding for behavioral-health clinics and the distribution of Naloxone kits for first-responders. Previous forums were held in Greenwich, Westport, Guilford, Bethel, and Stratford. "In Stratford, the police chief talked about the two overdose deaths they had had the night before," said Callahan. Such is the depth of the epidemic in Connecticut, she said: There is a never a shortage of context. The last hour of the event is devoted to training in administering Narcan and the handing out of free kits. The wider the distribution of the antidote, the better, said Callahan and Bhargava. Another priority, Bhargava said, is putting programs in elementary schools that help give kids the skills to deal with anxiety and stress without medication.     ©2019 The Hartford Courant (Hartford, Conn.) Visit The Hartford Courant (Hartford, Conn.) at www.courant.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.


In front of somewhere between 20 and 30 family members and friends   he's expecting about 100 total to come out to the golf course this week   Keegan Bradley got off to a red-hot start at the Travelers Championship. Bradley carded six front-nine birdies Thursday, rolling in three putts of 27 feet or longer, including a 41-footer at the first. Sinking birdie putts from long distance. 🐦 @Keegan_Bradley is T3 @TravelersChamp at -5. pic.twitter.com/kHSvq4MTaN   PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) June 20, 2019 "I made the putt with the flag in on 1, so I did it for a lot of the day and made some more," he said. "Just fun to make putts. That's the best." After making the turn in 5-under 30, Bradley finished with nine straight pars on the back nine at TPC River Highlands to sign for a 65, which puts Bradley one shot off the first-round lead. His birdie magic had run out, although he did make a few good saves to avoid dropping a shot. "That backside is really tricky," Bradley said. "You can make a lot of birdies, but there is a lot of others out there, too. I hit good shots and hit good putts and they just didn't go in. "There were a couple really good par savers that I made that went a long way." Full-field scores from the Travelers Championship Travelers Championship: Articles, photos and videos Bradley got off to a similarly hot start two weeks ago in Canada, when he opened with 63 but failed the break 70 for the remainder of the tournament. Last year's BMW Championship winner has missed the cut in three of his last five starts, including last week's U.S. Open. "The game is good. I just got to put four days together," he said. "I've been doing this all year, having a good two rounds, good three rounds, good one round. Maybe this is the week I need to put four together. It's time."


Despite the controversy surrounding his weekly radio show, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger isn't quite ready to close the door on it. Roethlisberger did an interview with KDKA reporter Bob Pompeani and in it he let everyone know he still feels there is some good to come of the show for the fans. Honestly, I haven't made a final decision yet. We talk a lot about it with my family, with my agents and the Steelers. I think people like it. People like that I can give some inside access and things like that. Everything was fine with the show until Roethlisberger made some rather critical comments about a couple of his teammates. This was viewed as an act of poor leadership by former players and members of the media. But for Roethlisberger, he recognizes many fans love to have the veil pulled back and get a truer glimpse of what life in the NFL is like. Does Roethlisberger need to be more studious about how he carries himself? Absolutely. Nevertheless, Roethlisberger does a great job in his weekly show. His focus is often largely self-deprecating and critical of his own effort. There's no reason one or two perceived missteps should force him off the air. MORE: The Warriors are back in the NBA Finals because Steph Curry is absolutely ridiculous Magic Johnson confirms rumor that Lakers want to sign Kyrie Irving Injury to Reuben Foster could help Chiefs, Redskins strike a deal Browns players quickly start recruiting freshly cut DT Gerald McCoy NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players


Patrick Drahi, the billionaire behind telecoms and media group Altice , has agreed to buy art auction house Sotheby's in a deal worth $3.7 billion on an enterprise value basis. Sotheby's says it has signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by BidFair USA, an acquisition vehicle set up by Drahi, that had offered $57 in cash per share to buy out Sotheby's. The offer represents a premium of 61% to Sotheby's closing price Friday. The deal will also result in Sotheby's returning to private ownership after 31 years as a public company whose shares were traded on the New York market. "Patrick Drahi is one of the most well-regarded entrepreneurs in the world, and on behalf of everyone at Sotheby's, I want to welcome him to the family," Sotheby's chief executive Tad Smith said. "This acquisition will provide Sotheby's with the opportunity to accelerate the successful program of growth initiatives of the past several years in a more flexible private environment. It positions us very well for our future and I strongly believe that the company will be in excellent hands for decades to come with Patrick as our owner," he added.


Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet had to head to the locker room during Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Friday after a hard elbow opened up a bloody cut on his face and appeared to leave one of his teeth on the court. Midway through the fourth quarter, Golden State Warriors guard Shaun Livingston took a contested shot in the paint and accidentally dropped his left elbow directly into VanVleet's face. VanVleet immediately dropped to the floor and could immediately be seen with blood flowing down his right eye. What looked like VanVleet's tooth was later found on the floor by cameras. The Raptors guard soon headed to the locker room to be evaluated for a concussion and received seven stitches , according to ESPN's Doris Burke. Looks like Fred VanVleet left a lil something on the court 😬 pic.twitter.com/zmoJctNdXq   Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) June 8, 2019 Tests would later reveal that VanVleet did not sustain a concussion, clearing him to return to the Raptors' bench later in the fourth quarter. VanVleet never re-entered the game though, finishing with eight points on 3-of-9 shooting, six assists and four rebounds in 29 minutes in a convincing Raptors win . Most importantly, the tooth was picked up and returned to VanVleet, per ESPN's Cassidy Hubbarth . VanVleet revealed after the game that the tooth was chipped, not knocked out, and that he didn't re-enter the game because he felt woozy from getting his face stitched up. Which is understandable. VanVleet later posted a selfie on Instagram that revealed the extent of the dental damage. pic.twitter.com/Ffnaz1tdAv   Josh Lewenberg (@JLew1050) June 8, 2019 Looks like VanVleet is now qualified to be a hockey player too. Related Slideshow: Best of the 2019 NBA Finals (provided by imagn) More from Yahoo Sports: Kevin Durant ruled out of Game 4 of NBA Finals Actions of Warriors part owner raise much more sensitive questions FIFA Women's World Cup predictions: Will USWNT or France win it? How Jill Ellis is keeping U.S. women's soccer ahead of the curve


WASHINGTON -- Police arrested one of the two people believed to be involved in the fatal stabbing of a man on the escalator at the Potomac Avenue Metro Station in April. Metro PD announced they arrested Jada Jena Smith, 18, on charges of armed robbery on Thursday. They said after a detective investigated, they increased her charges to first degree murder. Police are still looking for a second suspect in the April 28 killing, Xavier Dontrell Culbreth, 18. They described Culbreath as a black man, 5'7", 145 pounds, brown eyes, with dreadlocks and a dark complexion. The stabbing happened at 11:42 p.m. on April 28, police said. When they got to the scene, they found 40-year-old Jamal Ferrell unconscious with multiple stab wounds. He was later pronounced dead at a local hospital. There is a reward for up to $25,000 for anyone that gives police information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person/people responsible for killing Ferrell. Anyone with information should call the police at 202-727-9099 or you can text the tip line by sending your message to 50411.


Andrew Copp is the first player to earn an arbitration ruling this year, following his hearing on Sunday. The arbitrator has awarded a two-year contract carrying an average annual value of $2.28M. The Winnipeg Jets decided on the length and were looking for a $1.5M AAV, while Copp filed for $2.9M. Read our breakdown of the case right here. Copp will still be a restricted free agent at the end of the deal. While the deal is a reasonable amount for the 25-year old Copp, it takes just another chunk out of a Winnipeg payroll that has to find a way to fit in new contracts for Patrik Laine and Kyle Connor . They're now sitting at just under $17.6M in cap space for a roster of 17 players, which means long-term deals may not be possible depending on the asking price of their star RFAs. That cap crunch limited their ability to spend in free agency, meaning Jacob Trouba , Tyler Myers and Ben Chiarot have all departed their blue line without many replacements coming in. Neal Pionk , Sami Niku and others will have to fill those roles. This decision is also the final arbitration case that the Jets had, meaning a short buyout window will open in three days. The team could potentially buyout a player that has a cap hit of more than $3.45M and was on their reserve list at the most recent trade deadline. There aren't any names that stand out as candidates, though the team may obviously have different plans. Other names like Mathieu Perreault have been bandied about in trade speculation, though Kevin Cheveldayoff is one of the league's most infrequent traders, completing just 36 in the near eight years he has been on the job.


One of the top priorities for the Pittsburgh Steelers this offseason has been to fill the void left when wide receiver Antonio Brown was traded to the Oakland Raiders. the first move was to sign veteran Donte Moncrief in free agency. But perhaps the more interesting move was the choice of Diontae Johnson in the third round of the 2019 NFL draft. Steelers reporter Chris Adamski reported on Tuesday Johnson spent his time lining up on the outside for most of his reps. This is significant in that Johnson is a smallish wide receiver very much in the mold of Brown. Rookie WR Diontae Johnson reps outside (and not in slot) during 1st Steelers OTA https://t.co/Rnbntt6RDA - Chris Adamski (@C_AdamskiTrib) May 21, 2019 Going back and watching Johnson when he was at Toledo, he did most of his damage on the inside. But with a third-round investment in him, Pittsburgh is going to push to see if Johnson can line up on the boundary and use his speed and quickness against bigger cornerbacks. MORE: Aaron Rodgers excited about new Packers RG Billy Turner This photo of the other contestants in James Holzhauer's latest 'Jeopardy' win sums up his run Under the offseason spotlight, Freddie Kitchens has shone Roundup: Stranger Things Returning July 4th; Blues Make Stanley Cup Final; U.S. Intercepts Russian Bombers Off Coast of Alaska NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players


Donald Trump backs Boris Johnson to become Britain's next prime minister and fix Brexit. The president spoke to the former UK Foreign Secretary on Thursday. "He's a different kind of a guy, but people say that I'm a different kind of a guy too," Trump said. The president says Johnson will "straighten" out Brexit after the "poor job" done by Theresa MAy. Relations between London and Washington worsened last week following the row over leaked comments by the UK's ambassador to the US. Donald Trump has backed Boris Johnson to become Britain's next prime minister and "straighten" out Brexit after the "poor job" done by Theresa May. The president told reporters on Friday that he had spoken to the former foreign secretary on Thursday, and liked what he heard. "I like Boris Johnson, I always have, he told reporters in Washington. "I think we'll have a very good relationship." Trump, who has previously accused prime minister May of making a "mess" of Britain's exit from the European Union, said he believed Johnson would improve on the "poor job" done by May. In Pictures: Boris Johnson's intriguing photo opportunities [Microsoft GES] "I think Boris will straighten it out," Trump said. Trump said he saw similarities between Johnson and himself. "He's a different kind of a guy, but people say that I'm a different kind of a guy too." Trump's comments came after relations between London and Washington deteriorated following the leak of diplomatic cables from the UK's ambassador to the US which referred to Trump's administration as "inept" and "uniquely dysfunctional." Following the leak Trump labelled the ambassador Kim Darroch "stupid" and "wacky" and insists the White House would no longer work with him. Darroch subsequently resigned with friends saying that Johnson's redial to publicly back him in his row with Trump as a factor in his resignation. A crocodile kiss and other striking photos of the week [Photos] Johnson was accused by Conservative colleagues of throwing Darroch "under a bus" while opponents accused him of being a Trump "patsy." Trump's comments about Ilhan Omar and her fellow Democratic congresswomen also drew condemnation in the UK, with a spokesperson for Theresa May describing them as "unacceptable." Dozens of British politicians signed a letter of solidarity with the four representatives. MSN are empowering Women In Sport this summer. Find out more about our campaign and the charity fighting to promote the transformational and lifelong rewards of exercise for women and girls in the UK here .


The company will occupy 45,000 square feet at 1100 W. Fulton Market After eight decades of calling Chicago's iconic Merchandise Mart home, furniture company Herman Miller is moving its showroom to the Fulton Market District, it announced at last week's NeoCon convention. It will take over a yet-to-be-completed development slated for 1100 W. Fulton Market, reported Interior Design Magazine . The design company will occupy all 45,000 square feet in the upcoming complex which includes an existing two-story brick building and a new five-story structure next door. The space will open later next year and Herman Miller's current showroom will remain open through 2019, according to Crain's . The 1100 W. Fulton project comes from developer Fulton St. Companies (formerly known as Base Capital Group) and Chicago design firm Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture. The duo are also teaming up on an upcoming 12-story hotel and office project across the street at 1033 W. Fulton, according to the Real Deal . Herman Miller's decision to leave the Mart for the Fulton Market District comes after furniture maker Knoll departed its longtime showroom in the River North building for the trendy West Loop neighborhood. Knoll's showroom at 811 W. Fulton Market is located above The Wing coworking space. As the Fulton Market corridor evolves into one of Chicago's hottest retail areas, pedestrian infrastructure improvements are rushing to keep pace. The second phase of the city's streetscape project is busy adding new sidewalks, landscaping, benches, bike racks, lighting, and ADA-compliant ramps.


The New York Knicks will have to pay up after excluding the New York Daily News from their post-draft press conference. The Knicks were hit with a $50,000 fine on Monday for violating league rules regarding equal access for media after the Daily News was not permitted to cover the team's press conference last Friday. In a statement, the league said that the Knicks have agreed to abide by the rules in the future. The NBA has announced the New York Knicks have been fined $50,000 for failing to allow the New York Daily News to attend its press conference introducing its rookies Friday afternoon. pic.twitter.com/6A6xgpztOj   Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) June 24, 2019 The Knicks have been criticized for their actions , which are rooted in James Dolan's long-running dislike of the paper's Knicks coverage. It seems they will stand down going forward. Related slideshow: Top picks of 2019 NBA Draft (provided by imagn)


DeMatha Catholic has long been a powerful feeder of elite college football talent, in conjunction with its status as Maryland's premier high school program. In that vein, the rise of running back Marshawn Lloyd is no surprise. His newly committed college destination is. Lloyd, a four-star running back and top-30 overall national prospect, committed to South Carolina on Monday, choosing the Gamecocks ahead of scholarship offers from the likes of Alabama, Clemson, Georgia, Notre Dame, Penn State, Texas and others. To put just how unexpected Lloyd's pick of South Carolina was, consider this: Among the 247Sports "crystal ball" predictions , some 9 percent expected he would pick in-state Maryland, and that drew a higher percentage than South Carolina. https://t.co/culkiAFFOQ - MarShawn Lloyd (@LloydMarshawn) May 27, 2019 No matter. The Opening and Polynesian Bowl commit couldn't care less what people expected. He wants to go somewhere he trusts the coaches and is confident he can make an impact. "I like (running backs) coach (Thomas) Brown, and coach (Will) Muschamp is a great coach," Lloyd told 247Sports . "I am building a relationship with both of them and it is going well." Lloyd announced his commitment via a YouTube video which he posted to his Twitter account . The video itself - which you can see above - showcases Lloyd in the midst of a furious weightlifting session, leading to a conversation with his mother and, finally, the grand reveal of Lloyd sporting a South Carolina t-shirt at the end of a zoom shot. For South Carolina fans, Lloyd's video marked some of the best recruiting news they've chanced upon in years. Lloyd is among the top-10 running back recruits in the country, has a college football ready frame at 5-foot-9 and 206 pounds, and has even been compared to the likes of former NFL All-Pro Frank Gore by some. As of now, Lloyd is the top-rated recruit in the Gamecocks' Class of 2020, and Muschamp's fifth four-star prospect out of seven total commits. All of those trends bode well, both for South Carolina's future and Lloyd's commitment in the present. MORE: Draymond Green to LeBron James' 14-Year-Old Son: "I'm at Your F--king Neck This Summer" 'Jeopardy' star James Holzhauer fell just short of breaking his own ridiculous record Ahead of Finals, Stephen Curry defends Kevin Durant against critics Jimmy Butler would reportedly like playing with LeBron James NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players


Teams make decisions to pass on exercising fifth-year options on first-round picks for a variety of reasons, but they often follow the same script when it comes to discussing those decisions. It's common to hear a General Manager or coach say that the decision not to lock a player up for a fifth season isn't a commentary about how they feel about that player. They also tend to leave the door open for that player to remain with the team despite the lack of a deal for the next year. Bills head coach Sean McDermott stuck to those talking points when asked about passing on the 2020 option on defensive end Shaq Lawson 's contract. "The critical piece is we've had communications with Shaq and we're on the same page," McDermott said, via the Buffalo News . "Doesn't necessarily mean after this year we will go our separate ways. We like the work he's put in ." Lawson has 76 tackles, 10 sacks and four forced fumbles over 35 games with the Bills over the last three seasons.


Editor's note: The opinions in this article are the author's, as published by our content partner, and do not necessarily represent the views of MSN or Microsoft. Donald Trump often complains that the media don't give him credit for his achievements. And I can think of at least one case where that's true. As far I can tell, almost nobody is reporting that he has presided over a huge   but hidden   increase in foreign aid, the money America gives to foreigners. In fact, the hidden Trump program, currently running at around $40 billion a year, is probably the biggest giveaway to other nations since the Marshall Plan. Unfortunately, the aid isn't going either to poor countries or to America's allies. Instead, it's going to wealthy foreign investors. Sign up for the Morning Briefing Newsletter. Before I get there, let's talk for a second about a claim Trump often makes about a highly visible part of his economic strategy, the tariffs he has imposed on imports from China and other countries. These tariffs, he has insisted again and again, are being paid by China and represent billions in gains to the United States. This claim is, however, demonstrably false. Tariffs are normally paid by consumers in the importing country, not exporters. And we can confirm that this is what's happening with the Trump tariffs: Prices of goods subject to those tariffs have risen sharply , roughly in line with the tariff increases, while prices of goods not subject to the new tariffs haven't gone up. So Trump's tariffs aren't a tax on foreigners, whatever he may think. On the other hand, his other policies have given selective foreigners a huge tax break. [For an even deeper look at what's on Paul Krugman's mind, sign up for his weekly newsletter.] Remember, Trump's only major legislative achievement so far is the 2017 Tax Cut and Jobs Act. The core of that bill was a sharp reduction in corporate tax rates, which has led to a drastic fall in tax revenues , on the order of $140 billion over the past year. Who gains from this tax cut? Supporters of the bill claimed that the benefits would be passed on to workers in the form of higher wages, and they made a big deal over a flurry of corporate bonus announcements in early 2018. But those bonuses weren't actually very big, and they didn't continue. In fact, at this point it's clear that the bonus surge, such as it was, was all about tax avoidance : By moving up payments they were going to make anyway, corporations got to deduct the expense at the old, higher tax rate. Now that this option has expired, bonuses have dropped back to their normal level, or even a bit lower. What about the argument that tax cuts would promote a huge swell in business investment, which would push up wages? Well, that isn't happening, either; when it comes to business spending, the tax cut has been a big fizzle . So who is benefiting from the tax cut? Basically, shareholders, who have received increased dividends and seen a lot of capital gains as corporations use their windfall not to invest, but to buy back their own stocks. And a big share of these gains to shareholders has gone to foreigners. We live, after all, in an era of globalized finance, in which wealthy investors normally own assets in many countries. Americans own trillions in foreign equity, both directly in the form of foreign stocks and indirectly in the form of stocks of U.S. corporations with foreign subsidiaries. Foreigners, correspondingly, have a big stake here, again both through direct stock ownership and via operation of their corporate subsidiaries. Over all, foreigners own about 35 percent of the equity in corporations subject to U.S. taxes. And as a result, foreign investors have received around 35 percent of the benefits of the tax cut. As I said, that's more than $40 billion a year. To put this in perspective, Trump's tariffs on China have raised $20 billion so far . Even if China were paying those tariffs   which it isn't   that would fall well short of the gift he's made to foreign investors. Alternatively, we can compare Trump's gift to foreign investors with our actual spending on foreign aid (which is much smaller than most people imagine). In 2017, the U.S. spent $51 billion on "international affairs," but much of that was either the cost of operating embassies or military assistance. The Trump tax break for overseas investors is considerably bigger than the total amount we spend on foreign aid proper. Now, the U.S. economy is almost inconceivably huge, producing more than $20 trillion worth of goods and services every year. We're also a country that investors trust to honor its debts, so the tax cut, irresponsible as it is, isn't causing any immediate fiscal stress. So Trump's giveaway to foreign investors isn't going to make or break us, although it's probably enough to ensure that the tax cut will be, over all, a net drain on economic growth: Even if the tax cut has some positive effect on the total income generated here (which is doubtful), this will probably be more than offset by the increased share of that income accruing to foreigners rather than U.S. citizens. Still, even in America, $40 billion here, $40 billion there, and eventually you're talking about real money. Furthermore, it does seem worth pointing out that even as Trump boasts about taking money away from foreigners, his actual policies are doing exactly the opposite. 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Here's some truth about breakups: Every single one of them totally, completely, utterly sucks. Even if your partner was no bueno, even if you were the one who ended things, even if it was an amicable split, a breakup can sometimes leave you facing a serious identity loss. But, hi, grieving the death of a relationship is totally a real thing-and no one expects you to bounce back overnight. So what is the appropriate amount of time it takes to get over a split? Well, depends a lot on who you're asking. Licensed clinical psychologist and author of Loving Bravely: 20 Lessons of Self-Discovery to Help You Get the Love You Want, Alexandra Solomon gives her two-cents on how long it takes, when you're ready to move on, and what you should be weary of during the breakup process. 1. Screw the timeline Whether you were the dumper or the dumpee, there are no rules. In other words, there's no designated time frame for getting over a breakup. Putting a timeline on your breakup can slow down your healing process."The best way to speed things along is to just let ourselves feel what we feel as fully as we can," says Solomon. Feel it to heal it, girl! 2. Feel at your own pace Eventually, you'll have mourned your loss well enough to either channel your best Rihanna and embrace single life for a bit, or start dating new people. And truth be told, there's really no exact amount of time for this. But, if you are comparing potential partners based on how much they are or are not like your ex, you're still healing, says Solomon. "You've moved on when you can get to know someone on their own terms versus as a comparison," she explains. 3. Date for love, not fear Still on the fence about whether you're ready to start swiping again? Ask yourself if your actions are being lead by love or fear. "If you're dating because you're afraid to be alone, desperate to stop hurting, or certain that nobody will ever find you attractive again, those are fears," explains Solomon. "Being lead by love means trusting that you have a lot to give, and being excited about the possibilities of a new partnership." 4. Learn from the relationship Love stories (and breakups) are far from one-dimensional-there are bad times, good times, things you loved about the relationship, and issues that were maybe too big to overcome. Before you can fully move on, figure out how the story of this relationship fits into the larger story of your life, says Solomon. Know that every relationship is a lesson learned, so decide what you want to take away from this one and into your next partnership. Write yourself a letter about why things ended-which, will come in extra handy if you find yourself temped to hook up with your ex down the road (which is generally a recipe for more pain and confusion). 5. Get under someone to get over someone (but only if you want to) And only if you won't experience an emotional hangover post-sex (like, if you're fine and willing to accept the sex for what it is: rebound sex). Know that a one-night-stand likely won't lead to something long-term, but the age-old saying actually does have some truth to it if you're emotionally prepared for the effects. "Love is a delicious cocktail of neurohormones, so you actually go through a kind of drug withdrawal after a breakup," explains Wendy Walsh, LA-based clinical psychologist and host of Mating Matters podcast. As long as you understand it's a rebound and a replacement drug, don't be judgmental of yourself for moving on "too soon." 6. Give yourself a clean break We've all been there. We know it's very tempting to stalk an ex on Instagram or text them after a second glass of wine, but it will only reignite old feelings and drag out your pain. You lost a piece of yourself and your brain has to heal in order for you to move on. So block them on social media, delete them from your phone, and find a new coffee shop. A proper separation means setting healthy boundaries for yourself and completely cutting your ex out of your life-both online and IRL. The sooner you cut out your ex, the faster you can move on. 7. Self-care is key In the meantime, as your feelings shift from cynicism into exciting possibility, surround yourself with good people who love you for you and remind you how lovable you are, says Walsh. So plan brunch with your sister, have a girls' night in with your besties, or cuddle your dog. Don't let yourself be defined by the breakup; instead, see this as the perfect time to refuel your passions for cooking and horse-back riding that fell to the wayside. And don't forget about doin' you, girl: Eat well, sleep well, hit the gym, and schedule regular massages (for the touch and dopamine boost). Promise: you'll be back to feeling like your old, amazing self-and reclaiming your belief in love-in no time. Related video: Should you unfollow your ex on Instagram after you break up? (provided by TODAY)


Go behind-the-scenes with the astronauts of the Apollo moon landing in these archival photos. On July 20th, 1969, humans landed on the moon for the first time. 50 years later, the photos from the iconic mission still capture a sense of wonder. Thanks to The Project Apollo Archive , you can browse thousands of high-resolution, unprocessed images from NASA's Apollo missions on Flickr. There are detailed photos of the moon's surface, but also out-of-frame outtakes and quiet moments from an astronaut's life (many of the photos were taken by the astronauts themselves with a Hasselblad). (via Quartz ) Neil Armstrong on the moon. Steps off the landing pad. Leaving the spacecraft. View of Earth from the moon. Carrying equipment. Inside the Apollo. A moment with the astronauts. American flag on lunar soil. Looking outward. View of Earth. A step onto the moon.


Five hours of debating over two nights. A widening rift between the party's populist and centrist wings. Strong messages from the race's leading progressives. A shaky front-runner. Here is what we learned about the 2020 Democratic primary from the debates on Tuesday and Wednesday nights . The race is fluid Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. may be the nominal leader, but he is a weak one at this stage. After two rounds of debates, and with at least four candidates in strong contention for the nomination, the race is anyone's to win. While Mr. Biden's polling numbers remain strong nationally, he has slipped in some early states against competitors who got into the race earlier and have more staff on the ground. Sign Up For the Morning Briefing Newsletter Allies had hoped that Mr. Biden, 76, would use the debate Wednesday to reassert his dominance and assuage worries from voters that he was too old , too old-fashioned and too moderate. But his performance instead continued to raise questions about whether he can articulate his vision for the country   and whether the country wants to hear it. [ When will the Democratic field start to shrink? ] Since entering the race, Mr. Biden's pitch to voters has been that he is the safe pick   politically moderate, rhetorically traditional and, above all, best positioned to beat President Trump. Though his performance on Wednesday was better than his one in June   he delivered pointed critiques of some challengers, defended his record and appeared more energetic and prepared   he has failed to claim control, neither proving his ability to deflect attacks nor to land his own blows. A night earlier, Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren   the two liberal populists arguing for big, structural change   turned in especially strong debate performances, articulating policy proposals and cleanly attacking the type of within-the-system ideas Mr. Biden espouses in a way that gained plaudits from supporters and detractors alike. Senator Kamala Harris, the candidate who benefited most from her strong performance in the June debate, was less effective in attacking Mr. Biden this time, but nevertheless proved herself a tenacious fighter. And Senator Cory Booker, who has been stuck in the middle of the 2020 pack, made a case for himself, too, punching at Mr. Biden for invoking President Barack Obama only "when it's convenient" and continuing to hammer him on his criminal justice record . Sanders and Warren had the sharpest messages The race's two leading progressives, Mr. Sanders and Ms. Warren, dominated Tuesday night's debate by defending their uncompromising vision against more moderate ideas. Over and over, as centrist candidates argued that Mr. Sanders and Ms. Warren's policies were impractical, they made their case that Mr. Trump was not the root of America's ills, and advocated, as Ms. Warren calls it, "big, structural change." They were helped by two factors. They had significantly more name recognition   and support in the polls   than the people who were attacking them, including former Representative John Delaney of Maryland and former Gov. John Hickenlooper of Colorado. With them as a foil, Mr. Sanders and Ms. Warren were able to more easily remain above the fray. However, there is also an ease in defending the progressive vision, because it is aspirational. While other candidates are forced to argue about political possibilities and moderation, the two senators can think bigger and bolder, and ask the audience to do the same. A guide to the 24 Democratic contenders who want to face Trump The hard question for both, which they have avoided on the debate stage to this point, involves how they would pass their policies in a polarized Washington. And many Democrats remain worried that a message of radical change could be perilous in a general election, noting that moderates had a strong track record in the 2018 midterms and that Mr. Obama and President Bill Clinton came from the center of the party. It's time for all the front-runners to debate each other Mr. Biden and Ms. Warren represent two drastically different paths forward for the Democratic Party in 2020. But so far, they are the only top-tier candidates who have yet to debate each other, and their eventual matchup could be one of the most illuminating to date about the future of the party. Mr. Biden favors thematic messages about American unity and anecdotes about his time in government over drilling down into policy prescriptions. As he demonstrated repeatedly Wednesday night, he is running as an unabashed center-left Democrat. Mr. Biden is betting that the Democratic electorate is more moderate than the party's loudest voices would suggest, and that his message would have broad appeal in a general election. Ms. Warren revels in wonkery and is capable of pressing Mr. Biden on the details he sometimes glosses over. She is calling for far-reaching structural reform to address inequality in America and is seeking to expand the electorate rather than focusing on the centrist swing voters to whom Mr. Biden is trying to appeal. Lower-tier candidates tried to shine   with mixed success Since the Democratic debate in September raises the threshold for entry, Democratic candidates outside of the top tier knew that July was possibly their final moment to make an impression to the national audience. With that in mind, most were more vocal in calling out the race's front-runners than in the June debate, and some made the case directly to the audience: you want my voice on the next debate stage. Representative Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii took direct aim at Ms. Harris , saying her record as a prosecutor in California hurt minority communities. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York cited a decades-old article written by Mr. Biden , which she argued espoused sexist views. Mr. Delaney tried to present himself as the moderate standard-bearer , at odds with the race's two progressives. At times, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio sounded more like a moderator pressuring Mr. Biden to answer certain questions than a fellow debater. But there was no breakout star among them. None landed a blow so illuminating or devastating that it dominated the post-debate analysis. The middling result is bad news for campaigns that are desperate for a bounce. Without momentum, roughly half of the current candidates may not make the September debate stage, and some could drop out of the race before the end of the summer. One thing to watch: The candidates currently serving in Congress   or contemplating running. Unlike those who are free to think about their future without complication, some will soon have an eye toward getting re-elected and protecting their seat. Others may start to see the merits of running for Senate instead of president. Moderates are playing offense While several candidates have embraced liberal policies on issues from health care to immigration to combating climate change, the moderate candidates made themselves heard more this week than at the June debates. Of the leading Democratic hopefuls, Mr. Biden was the most vocal in espousing more centrist views on issues like health care and immigration. But he was joined on Wednesday by Senator Michael Bennet, who also landed some strong lines as he cast Medicare for All, a sweeping proposal that under Mr. Sanders's plan would eliminate private health insurance, as too extreme. A night earlier, a spate of low-polling moderate contenders, from Gov. Steve Bullock of Montana to Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota to Mr. Delaney, sought to cast their more progressive rivals as unrealistic and excessively far-reaching . Those contenders face exceedingly steep uphill climbs in this crowded and expensive race, but their arguments were a reminder of the ideological diversity in the Democratic Party, and more broadly of the uncertainty about what the Democratic electorate is looking for in this campaign. Some issues got a lot of airtime. Others got short shrift. From the first question on Tuesday night, health care took center stage in the debates. Nearly everyone agreed that the current system wasn't working, but there was little consensus on how to fix it. Should it be replaced with a "Medicare for all" plan, as Mr. Sanders and Ms. Warren argue? Or should the country take a more middle-of-the-road approach? It is a fundamental debate that is splitting the party, and it was treated during the debates as such. Immigration, climate change and trade also got some time in the sun, affording candidates opportunities to further underscore their differences. During one exchange, for instance, after Mr. Biden rejected the idea that illegal border crossings should be decriminalized , Julián Castro, the former Housing secretary and mayor of San Antonio, suggested that Mr. Biden lacked "guts." But other issues frequently mentioned by voters and candidates got far less attention. Though numerous states have recently passed restrictive anti-abortion laws, women's reproductive rights were hardly mentioned, except for an exchange between Mr. Biden and Ms. Harris over his past support of the Hyde Amendment . Other topical issues that largely fell by the wayside included Israel, gun control and voter suppression.


Injuries are a fact of life in the NFL and one of the reasons why many people joke that it stands for "not for long." The Falcons got a first-hand lesson in how devastating injuries can be last season, when a series of critical defensive players were put on injured reserve. This year, some of them are hoping to bounce back from their health issues in 2018. Safeties Ricardo Allen and Keanu Neal have spent a lot of time rehabbing together and seem to be intent on getting back to a high level. Given the nature of the sport, next year there will no doubt be a couple of guys in the same position. In one of the team's first OTA practices of the year, defensive end Steven Means suffered an Achilles injury and will miss the entire 2019 season as a result. Means wants everyone to know he's going to fight back, though. In a post that he shared on Facebook and Twitter, Means vowed to bounce back from the first season he's ever lost since he started playing football. pic.twitter.com/qvpWb4Ky0X - Steve Means (@MeansBusiness56) June 2, 2019 So far, Means has played in 34 pro games, split between the Eagles, Buccaneers and Falcons. He's mostly played as a backup and posted a total of three sacks and five quarterback hits. Achilles injuries are no joke and not easy to come back from. On the bright side, Means will have roughly 15-16 months to recover before next season begins. If Means shows progress, the Falcons should definitely consider re-signing him for 2020. MORE: Boxing fans, including Conor McGregor, react to Anthony Joshua's stunning loss to Andy Ruiz Jr. Kyle Shanahan on the cutting edge with 'positionless' offense Report: Suns, Bulls offering lottery picks for Lonzo Ball Did Daryl Morey just confirm Harden, Paul won't be traded? Da'Shawn Hand's extra work mentality catching on in OTAs


Torino president Urbano Cairo has confirmed they have activated their option to sign Chelsea wonderkid Ola Aina for €10m, having been impressed with his performances on loan last season. The 22-year-old made 32 appearances in all competitions last season, establishing himself as one of Serie A's most exciting young defenders. They had the option to sign him permanently this summer, and now Cairo, speaking at the Lega Serie A assembly (via Football Italia ) has revealed the club have chosen to do so. He said: "We've redeemed Aina for €10m, as well as Cristian Ansaldi, and Koffi Djidji. Now Torino own all their players." It is thought Chelsea had been keen to try to convince Aina to reject Torino's advances this summer, given their lack of depth at right back. Davide Zappacosta, a £23m signing from Torino in 2017, has struggled to impress at Stamford Bridge, and there was talk of either Aina or fellow youngster Reece James being given Zappacosta's spot in the team next season. However, the Nigerian has now opted to make the permanent switch to Italy, and leaves Chelsea having made just six appearances. After playing an integral part in the recent success of Chelsea's academy, Aina was handed his first team debut by Antonio Conte in August 2016, but he struggled for regular game time and was subsequently sent on loan to Hull City the following summer. He featured 46 times for the Tigers, impressing enough to earn himself a temporary switch to Torino, where Aina has gone from strength to strength. He managed to register one goal and three assists in Serie A, operating as a wing back on both sides of the midfield. As for Chelsea, Cesar Azpilicueta will likely continue as first choice right back, while Zappacosta and James could compete for the role of deputy.


As the dust settles on what became an unexpectedly crazy Friday afternoon, some clarity has emerged regarding Raiders receiver Antonio Brown 's effort to continue to wear his helmet of choice. Per a source with knowledge of the situation, Brown hopes to continue to wear the Schutt AiR Advantage helmet that he has worn throughout his NFL career. Because Brown's helmet is more than 10 years old, the helmet cannot be certified for further use. Although the AiR Advantage was not on the list of 11 models that the league and NFL Players Association agreed to ban as of 2019, Schutt no longer makes that helmet. Thus, Brown can't simply trade in his old helmet for a new one. In 2014, Schutt described the AiR Advantage as a lightweight model that became "very popular with skill position players, who want to be as fast as they can." Schutt explained that it stopped making the AiR Advantage in 2011 because " current helmet technology had moved past it ." The AiR Advantage used traditional foam padding, which per Schutt "does not perform as well as the [Thermoplastic Urethane] Cushioning" used in its other helmets. "TPU Cushioning absorbs significantly more impact across a wider variety of temperatures than any other helmet on the field," Schutt explained in 2014. "Third party testing by an independent, certified helmet testing facility has proven that, three years in a row. The AiR Advantage had lived out its useful life as a product and was discontinued when something better was developed." With no new AiR Advantage helmets available and with Brown's helmet past the window for annual certification, his only option is to find a new helmet. Regardless of whether Brown understands these nuances, he disagrees with the league's position strongly enough to pursue a grievance. The grievance hearing happened on Friday, with an independent arbitrator, union representatives, and a representative for Brown present. Brown participated by phone. While the arbitrator could, in theory, decide to allow Brown to use the helmet, the NFL sees no basis for deviation from procedures to which both the league and the NFLPA have agreed. This specific issue dates bate to April, per the source. Both the Raiders and Schutt have worked with Brown to find acceptable alternative helmets. To date, Brown has yet to find another helmet that he is willing to use. Unless the arbitrator gives Brown a dispensation, he cannot practice or play with an unapproved helmet. If he refuses to practice or to play, he'll be in breach of his contract, he'll be suspectible to forfeiture of all or part of the $1 million signing bonus he received in March from the Raiders, and more than $30 million in guarantees money will likely be voided. Ultimately, if he chooses not to play, he will not receive game checks that, based on his 2019 salary of $14.625 million, amount to more than $860,000 per week. If Brown continues to stay away from the team, if the Raiders send him a " five-day letter ," and if Brown doesn't return, the Raiders can shut him down for the full season. Given those basic facts, it's hard to imagine Brown not showing up and playing even if he loses the grievance. He may not like any other helmets, but he has more than $30 million over the next two years riding on his willingness to show up for work, wearing an approved helmet. Even if his production dips because of a new helmet, the Raiders will still be on the hook for his fully-guaranteed payments through 2021. Hopefully, someone will explain the situation to him in those terms. He doesn't have to play well to get paid. He just has to play. And even if he suddenly becomes a mediocre player due to helmet discomfort, he still gets paid. If he doesn't show up, he doesn't get paid. This seems at its core like another effort by a guy to whom no one ever says "no" to get his way. It worked for years in Pittsburgh, and it may work for years to come in Oakland. When it comes to the NFL and its hard-and-fast, collectively-bargained rules regarding helmets, Brown quite likely will hear a loud and clear "no," for the first time in a long time.


Luke Kuechly has made a lot of tackles playing middle linebacker for the Panthers over the last seven seasons, but his attempt to add to those totals this season will see him taking on a slightly different role on defense. The Panthers have been open about their plans to incorporate more 3-4 looks in 2019 and those looks will call for Kuechly to align differently while potentially facing more uncovered blockers than he has in the past. On Thursday, Kuechly said it's not something that is causing him to have any sleepless nights. "It's just football . There's been certain looks that we've run in the past that mimic what we do now. So it's not completely foreign," Kuechly said, via Joseph Person of TheAthletic.com. "There's just a couple new things here and there that are different, but pretty straightforward." Kuechly said the alignment will be different at times, but "it just turns into the same thing we've always done" once the offensive play gets underway. If Kuechly's play also turns out to be the same as it's been in the past, the change in scheme should have a good chance of being successful.


The Seahawks have themselves a backup quarterback competition brewing Seattle. The Seahawks signed Geno Smith in May to battle against veteran Paxton Lynch to back up Russell Wilson this season. As of the first day of the team's mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, Smith and Lynch are neck and neck. "They've been very competitive," coach Pete Carroll told reporters after practice. "They kind of go back and forth. We keep numbers and stuff like that and they are stating out pretty much on par with each other. Both guys are showing good arm and ability to throw the ball down the field. They're moving well too." Finding a player in the mold of Wilson is no easy task, but Carroll has seen glimpses of promise from each of the two competitors. Carroll noted Lynch's running experience from college and the fact he logged an impressive scramble during practice. "I've been really impressed with Geno too," Carroll continued. "We've seen Geno not quite as much but you can feel the experience from him. He's handling the huddle, line of scrimmage adjustments and stuff like that, he's benefitted from his years. "He brings a little bit of savvy - it's nice to have - we haven't had a guy like that really since Tarvaris [Jackson] who's played quite a bit as a backup." The Seahawks resume minicamp Wednesday afternoon when the backup quarterback competition will continue. MORE: Should the USWNT have stopped celebrating goals against Thailand in World Cup blowout? Packers rookie CB Ka'dar Hollman impressing early with press coverage SS Karl Joseph wants to be a Raider for life 2019 aggregate mock draft 9.0: First look after withdrawal deadline Watch as jury convicts former NFL player Kellen Winslow Jr. of raping homeless woman


PEBBLE BEACH, Calif.   As it usually is, the spotlight was on names like Tiger Woods, Justin Rose, Rickie Fowler and Brooks Koepka on Day 1 of the U.S. Open, but plenty of players who came into Pebble Beach flying under the radar put red numbers on the board on Thursday and are in a good position through 18 holes at the year's third major. • Aaron Wise's upward trajectory continued on Thursday at the U.S. Open, where he sits in a share of second place with Rickie Fowler, Louis Oosthuizen and Xander Schauffele after his round of 5-under 66. Wise, 22, may be a somewhat of a surprise to casual golf fans, but he has some big wins in his short career, including the 2016 individual title as an Oregon Duck and a breakthrough PGA Tour victory at last year's AT&T Byron Nelson en route to being named the 2018 PGA Tour Rookie of the Year. "Winning is kind of a habit. Everything in life is kind of a habit. And you want to make winning one of those habits, especially being as competitive as I am," said Wise. • Louis Oosthuizen finished T-2 at the 2015 U.S. Open, and he put himself in position to do one better here at Pebble Beach after an opening 5-under 66 that puts him one off the lead through 18 holes. The 36-year-old had been marred in a slump until breaking through for his first victory in three years at the South African Open in December, and has a chance to return to major glory for the first time since the 2010 Open Championship. "To be able to win a U.S. Open would be very magical to me. It would be I think something that anyone can dream of winning an Open and the U.S. Open," said Oosthuizen. "I think Pebble to me is probably one of my favorite, if not the -- my favorite venue for a U.S. Open." • Scott Piercy only got into the U.S. Open last week as part of the top 60 in the word (No. 59) exemption, but he's making the most of his opportunity so far. Piercy, who finished T-2 at the U.S. Open in 2016, sits one two off the lead after shooting a 4-under 67 that he said he'd take "every time." Had he not gotten in, Piercy's other plans didn't sound too bad … "There would be an indentation in the couch," he joked after his round. • Bryson Dechambeau, 25, has four wins in his young PGA Tour career, but he's the first to admit he has had issues with the game mentally, and he said as much on Thursday after an opening 69 that left him four shots off the lead. "I was coming back off of a lot of neurological damage that I've had from just hitting bad shots and not doing the right things with my swing and just going down rabbit holes that weren't really pretty," said DeChambeau. "It's going to create some neurological damage there for me. And I'm trying to get over that as of right now. I'm doing a pretty good job so far. Today is the best I've felt in a long time." Dechambeau's best finish in a major is a T-15 at the 2015 U.S. Open. He's in a spot to improve upon that through 18 holes at Pebble Beach. • Francesco Molinari had been on an extraordinary roll before collapsing at the Masters and eventually losing to Tiger Woods, but his opening 3-under 68 puts him in the mix to get back on the major train. The reigning Champion Golfer of the Year had it going early, birdieing three of his first seven holes, including the iconic par-3 seventh, and although he cooled off on the backside, he was able to close his round with a birdie on the par-5 18 th hole. • Jon Rahm's last six major finishes look like this: Fourth-cut-cut-T-4-T-9-cut. So it's a good sign for his chances that he started the U.S. Open with a 2-under 69. Rahm, 24, likes the course setup, so it could bode well for his chances at a first major title this week. "I think it's about as good as a U.S. Open setup as I've seen for a first round," he said. • Graeme McDowell didn't win the U.S. Open on Day 1, but he certainly didn't lose it. The 2010 U.S. Open champion here at Pebble Beach carded a 2-under 69 on Thursday and he provided the story of the day afterward, telling reporters about Tuesday night's champion's dinner. "I think the best story for me was just kind of at the end of dinner, Jack [Nicklaus] and Tom Watson got up and told some stories, and Jack pretty much took the microphone around to every table and - bullied is the wrong word, but forcefully asked players to stand up and tell some stories," said McDowell. "And let's just say Tiger was the first guy that got picked on by Jack, and it was like: You, up. You know, it was just Jack, you know, taking his position as the greatest in the game. Certainly it inspirational. It was really cool to sit there. And for me, just as I get a bit older, looking around and feeling part of that special fraternity and the players that you're surrounded by, it's brings - it quantifies what it is to win the U.S. Open trophy." • Viktor Hovland picked up right where he left off from his U.S. Amateur victory at Pebble Beach last August. The 21-year-old Oklahoma State product, playing in his last tournament as an amateur, birdied four of his first six holes to move within a shot of the U.S. Open lead. Despite a double bogey at the par-4 eighth and two more bogeys, Hovland managed to finish strong, as well, making birdie on each of his last two holes and shooting 2-under 69 to tie playing competitor and two-time reigning U.S. Open champion Brooks Koepka. "I don't feel like I had my best stuff," said Hovland, who is trying to become the first amateur to win the U.S. Open since Johnny Goodman in 1933. "I'm not hitting it quite where I want to and how I want to, so that really gives me a lot of comfort knowing that I can hang with the best in the world with not quite my best stuff."


HONG KONG   The scene outside Hong Kong's Legislative Council building, which is the headquarters for the Beijing-backed local authority, was peaceful on Wednesday. Small groups of activists gathered and prepared posters and supplies. It was anything but a week ago when protestors tried to block lawmakers from debating a controversial bill on extradition. Residents here fear that could allow authorities to send them to China and its suspect judicial system. Dozens were injured and arrested. That violence helped fuel a massive two million strong march last Sunday. People in this one-time British colony and now-special administrative region of China are worried that whatever democracy they now have is being eroded. Slideshow by photo services They are calling for the scrapping of the bill and the ouster of the China-backed Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam . One of the people making the demands is 22-year-old Joshua Wong. He was released just a day after the mass protest. He had been in prison on charges related to the last major uprising, the 2014 umbrella movement, of which Wong was a leader. When we spoke with him today, the remarkably composed young man sounded ready to hit the barricades again. "We are ready, dedicated, and committed to the future of our Hong Kong," he said. "People should be the master of their own house, instead of the authoritarian regime." He was disappointed he missed taking part in that mass march, but was satisfied it happened. "It was really impressive," he told us, "and shows the dignity and spirit of the Hong Kong people." He told us he is hoping that President Trump raises the Hong Kong issue when he speaks with Chinese President Xi next week at the G-20 meeting. But he also says the Hong Kongers are ready to go it alone….with a simple but challenging goal. "We ask for freedom and democracy." More protests are set for later this week.


Minnehaha Academy junior Craig McDonald, one of the top football recruits in Minnesota, has been declared ineligible to play in the 2019-20 season by the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL). A 6-foor-2, 185-pound safety who played a key role in the 2018 Class 4A championship run of the SMB Wolfpack   the three-school cooperative also includes St. Paul Academy and Blake   McDonald is currently the No. 6-ranked player in Minnesota by 247 Sports and No. 7 by Rivals.com. He also played wide receiver and returned kicks for the Wolfpack, accumulating 1,650 all-purpose yards, scored 13 touchdowns and had four interceptions. He has made a verbal commitment to Iowa State. The ineligibility ruling stems from MSHSL Bylaw 110.00, which limits student-athletes to 12 consecutive semesters of eligibility, whether the athlete participates in a sport or not, from 7th grade through 12th grade. McDonald entered Minnehaha Academy after going to public schools through 8th grade. At the time, his parents decided to have him retake 8th grade at his new school to give him a chance to mature academically and socially, owing to the fact that McDonald started school with he was 4 years old. "They didn't want me to be younger than everyone else," McDonald said. "I had to mature. I had to grow up. We weren't looking for an unfair advantage." By doing 8th grade over, McDonald, who also played for the Redhawks Class 2A state championship basketball team, will have used up his 12 semesters of eligibility upon completion of the current school year. "Member schools have decided that the maximum number of semesters available for participation is 12, whether [an athlete] uses them or not," said MSHSL Associate Director Craig Perry, who oversees eligibility issues for the league. "It's very specific in the way it's worded.". The McDonalds have already had one appeal to overturn his ineligibility denied. They are planning to file one more. Perry didn't comment on McDonald's specific case, but said that there is a narrowly-defined criteria for allowing eligibility to be restored. "They have to show a record of withdrawing from school or having an extended absence, like a lengthy illness, that resulted in a loss of opportunity," Perry said. "A family decision to hold a student back for academic or social reasons does not grant extra semesters." McDonald said that Iowa State is still firm in scholarship offer to him and that, if his final appeal fails, he's looked into the possibility of competing at a prep school this fall. "I've talked to a few briefly about the application process, but my first choice is to stay at Minnehaha and graduate with my classmates," he said. "It seems unfair. And it's just kind of sad." The decision regarding McDonald's final appeal is expected in early June.     ©2019 the Star Tribune (Minneapolis) Visit the Star Tribune (Minneapolis) at www.startribune.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.


Next time you're at the gym, take a look around and you'll notice it's rife with bad manners. We're all adults here, but let's face it, sometimes we forget some of the simplest lessons we learned as children. One of those is manners. Next time you're at the gym, take a look around and you'll notice it's rife with infractions. These missteps may not be done purposefully, but they happen nonetheless. Click through the gallery above to learn more. Leaving Your DNA Behind Cleaning up your area can be applied to a multitude of scenarios while working out. From wiping down a machine to putting away equipment after use it's all a must. No one wants to sit down on a machine that has been covered in a layer of someone else's filth and sweat . While there's a level of appreciation for sharing, some things should be kept to oneself. Not only is it thoughtful for the person after you, but it's sanitary to boot! Monopolizing the Machines Speaking of machines, free weights and plates, there s a level of understanding when completing repetitions, a circuit or supersetting. It should all be done within reason, though. If the gym is exceptionally busy, finish your workout as quickly , yet efficiently, as possible. Do your due diligence not to monopolize too many machines at once, so others can have the chance to quickly get through their workout as well. Being a Space Invader Many gym layouts include rows of cardio equipment. It's easy to get in a zone and jump on just any machine. Take a second glance; if you're one of only a few utilizing cardio equipment…spread out. It's always thoughtful when you opt not to choose the machine right in front of or beside someone else when there are many others to choose from. Yammering on the Bench Nothing wrong with a little chitchat among friends at the gym. If your gym time doubles as social time, keep in mind the time you re spending on a machine while talking. A gymgoer who likes to keep their cellphone on hand? All well and good, but if you have to take a call, be sure it s not a distraction to others, and be sure it's not done while using equipment or a machine that others are waiting for. Stopping for Selfies In the vein of smartphones and devices, for some, a visit to the gym isn t official until you ve checked in, tweeted, posted or more. Do what you have to do to take a photo or video, but taking it as far as stacking multiple aerobic steps in front of the mirror to get just the right angle (I ve witnessed it)…may be a tad bit too far. Holding a Creepy Stare Just like you were taught not to point, you may have also been taught not to stare. It s natural to admire someone you find attractive , aspire to look like, or take mental notes of a new exercise you d like to try, but it's just downright creepy to visually lock on to someone's physique for an extended duration. Not many people like to be gawked at, let alone hit on. Just remember to keep your eyes on the prize...not someone's rear end. Over-Pumping the Volume You may love the scintillating sounds of Septicflesh blasting out of your headphones , but that doesn't mean everyone else in the gym will be on board with your thirst for hardcore death metal. Everybody's got different tastes when it comes to their workout tunage , so keep the decibel level to a minimum the next time you're taking your custom-made, satanic playlist for a spin in a crowded gym.


A Tennessee woman was arrested Tuesday and charged with first-degree murder after her twins, who were born prematurely days earlier with drugs in their system , died at the hospital. Tiffany Marie Roberts, 29, of Chattanooga, Tenn., was also charged with viable fetus as victim and aggravated child abuse or neglect in connection with her infant children's deaths. Roberts tested positive for drugs in her system, including cocaine, oxycodone, Roxicodone, methamphetamine, and benzodiazepine drugs, on three different occasions when she went into the doctor for check-ups while she was still pregnant, court documents said. FAMILY OF CHICAGO INFANT CUT FROM MOTHER'S WOMB BILLED $300G FOR HIS - AND SUSPECTED KILLER'S - CARE BY HOSPITAL: REPORT Roberts also allegedly admitted to taking ecstasy the same day her twins were born, the arrest affidavit said. Both babies died two days later at Children's Hospital, Fox Chattanooga reported. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP The woman also tested positive for several narcotics, including cocaine, at the time the twins were born, court documents said.


Prior to the arrival of the BMW M4 CS, there was a sizable gap (in both ideology and capability) between the standard M4 and the super-limited M4 GTS. The base mode l is a formidable street car full of features and tech, while the GTS is a stripped-down, pumped-up track animal that isn't the best for regular driving. The CS (for Club Sport) fills the void as a lighter, de-contented and more powerful car than the standard coupe , but doesn't push matters quite to the extreme of the GTS. The result is a sweet spot in the M4 lineup, giving enthusiasts a sharper weekend track weapon that can also be daily driven. Research the BMW M4 on MSN Autos Simplified M4 Unlike the somewhat garish GTS , the M4 CS adopts a subtler appearance that I really like. Outside of a specific carbon fiber front splitter, exclusive forged V-spoke aluminum wheels and CS badges, it mostly looks like a normal M4 . That's not a bad thing -- it's still a looker with its carbon power dome hood, fender vents and rear spoiler offering understated attitude. 2019 BMW M4 CS: More performance and exclusivity come at a price The CS overhaul inside is a bit more drastic. In the name of weight savings, carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic door panels trickle down from the GTS that do without map pockets or armrest door pulls. To close the doors after getting in, you have to yank on swanky fabric straps that no doubt are responsible for saving a few precious ounces. There's no center armrest compartment, either, further limiting storage options. One creature comfort spared from the chopping block is three-stage heating for the wonderfully comfortable and supportive M sport seats. The bun warmers are appreciated to counter the cool and wet spring conditions we're dealing with in the Midwest. That said, manual, single-zone climate control replaces the dual-zone, automatic system found in the standard M4 . Even though the car's interior features set isn't as robust, the CS' simplified surroundings don't appear or feel cheap, with lots of stitched leather and Alcantara sprinkled throughout the cabin. BMW's iDrive interface handles infotainment duties on an 8.8-inch touchscreen. Standard tech includes navigation with real-time traffic information, a passable 12-speaker audio setup, satellite radio, Bluetooth and one year of Apple CarPlay. For power points, there's a single 12-volt outlet, one USB on the center console and… that's it. Safety features include parking sensors, a rearview camera, rain-sensing wipers, and automatic LED headlights. Additional tech add-ons are limited to a head-up display and speed limit information. Anyone looking for advanced safety equipment is out of luck because things like adaptive cruise control and forward collision warning aren't offered. More performance If you're bemoaning the less extensive feature set, then the M4 CS isn't for you. If you're OK with giving up some cabin and tech niceties in exchange for extra performance, then this limited-edition Bimmer is just your speed. While the engine doesn't get the GTS' crazy water-injection system, the 3.0-liter turbocharged inline six-cylinder does see output increase to 454 horsepower, which bests the M4 by 31 horsepower, and even represents a 10-horsepower increase over the M4 Competition . Torque output jumps to 442 pound-feet -- a 36 pound-feet climb over the less capable cars. Sadly, the M4's lovely six-speed manual transmission isn't available in the CS, leaving the seven-speed dual-clutch automatic as the sole choice. So equipped, the M4 CS is said to hit 60 miles per hour in 3.8 seconds, which matches the M4 Competition, but is quicker than the base model by one-tenth of a second, and boasts a top speed of 174 mph. Punching up the Sport Plus setting rockets the M4 away from stoplights and out of corners with no turbo lag and gobs of mid-range grunt before tapering off as it approaches the 7,600-rpm redline. Disappointingly, the engine's exhaust soundtrack still doesn't sound all that great. Drive it hard and the dual-clutch transmission quickly rips through gear changes in automatic and manual modes, though cog swaps are harsher than what you'll get with Audi 's sensational S-Tronic gearbox . Chassis settings are shared with the Competition model, with sharper tuning for the adaptive dampers, stability control, and torque-vectoring rear differential. Where the CS holds an upper hand is its 3,620-pound curb weight, which is a 65-pound weight loss from the DCT-equipped M4 Competition . BMW says that this, combined with the power hike, helps the CS lap the Nürburgring Nordschleife in 7 minutes and 38 seconds. That's 14 seconds quicker than the run-of-the-mill M4, and just 10 seconds behind the 493-horsepower, more hard-core GTS. I didn't make it out to any race tracks to properly flog the CS, but on the street it turns in immediately, corners flat, and offers tenacious grip on the 255/35R19 front and 285/30R20 rear Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Balance is impressive, allowing for easy and controlled (and fun) on-throttle rear-end rotation. The available carbon ceramic brakes provide massive stopping force -- as they should considering the $8,150 premium. My major complaint is once again the M4's steering: it's responsive to inputs, but is unnecessarily heavy and lacks any real feedback. A bearable daily After driving an M4 Competition with the dual-clutch transmission last year, I grumbled about the gearbox's horrible performance for docile daily driving. Slow engagement during launches and jerky shifts had me urging people to stick with the standard manual. Unfortunately, the transmission is still its not-so-smooth self, but for some reason I wasn't as irritated with it this time around. Maybe I'm just becoming accustomed to its subpar behavior. The stiffer suspension tuning transmits impacts from almost every bump in the road into the cabin, even when set to Comfort mode. This car offers the same firm ride as the Competition, but somehow feels more acceptable in this more capable CS. Further helping with the M4's cruising credentials is its comfortable accommodations. Plus, the 15.7 cubic feet of trunk space brings respectable cargo carrying capability, and the EPA-estimated 17 miles per gallon city and 23 mpg highway fuel economy ratings aren't too shabby, considering this car's intended mission. Steep price of admission Since one of my main goals in life would be taking the M4 CS to the track whenever possible, my ideal build would be identical to my test car. The $550 San Marino Blue metallic paint is a stunning coat on the M4's exterior skin, and the expensive carbon ceramic brakes will let me push it hard on track for longer periods without fear of brake fade. Those two options take the $104,095 base price, including $995 for destination, up to $112,795. Is the BMW M4 CS really worth the extra loot? The base price premium between a standard, dual-clutch M4 and the CS is $31,050, or $26,300 to jump from an M4 Competition to the limited-edition CS. To BMW enthusiasts, that might not be a tall order, especially considering less than 1,000 of these will come to the US over the next two years. And hey, it's still a far cry from the $135,000 M4 GTS . Research the BMW M4 on MSN Autos This was originally published on Roadshow.


The Mizuno MP-20 lineup of players forged irons evoke the classical shapes the company has been known for while mixing in new technologies it's discovered and pioneered along the way. But the most interesting element in the new design is something that's a throwback from the 1980s. And no one's entirely sure how it works, just that it makes this family of irons hearken back to a design technique and a feel that's more than three decades old. Debuting this week at the British Open, the MP-20 lineup includes the classic muscleback blade MP-20, the mixed material, titanium slugged forged cavity back MP-20 MMC and the hollow, tungsten-enhanced MP-20 HMB. All are fundamentally different, yet each can be mixed and matched as part of Mizuno's focus on custom fitting and optimizing an iron set from long to short. But for all those differences, the subtle similarity across the board is a renewed search for feel. In the past for Mizuno, that search focused on the foundational steps in iron design, including special varieties of forged carbon steel or unique forging processes. Now, however, the team at Mizuno is going after feel by looking at the last step, the way the irons are chrome plated. And where they started looking is a legend of the past in the company's more than century-old history. And that secret is barely one-tenth the thickness of a human hair. The MP-20 lineup's secret element is a chrome plating technique that dates back to a legendary set of Mizuno blades developed for the Tsuneyuki "Tommy" Nakajima, who won 56 times over five decades. Brought to market in 1987 in Japan as the TN-87 and in the U.S. as the MP-29, these irons used an underlayer of copper to enhance the usual double nickel chrome plating. "The urban legend was that it gave it an incremental softer feel," said David Llewellyn, director of research and development. "It was something that we never really revisited. And some of us were skeptical, how could this have a profound effect on the feel, so we decided to test it. "But when we ran the blind test out on tour, it was unanimous that the version with the copper underlayer felt softer and better. Even standing behind the player, even with your eyes closed you could hear an ever so slightly mor muted sound. There's something there. Copper is definitely a softer material than nickel and chrome, and you don't need a whole lot of it to get that feel because it's actually the thinnest layer in the plating process." While that element of feel is a vital criterion, it is not the entire story of the MP-20 lineup by any means. Building off the thinking of its MP-18 predecessor of two years ago, the three parts of the MP-20 are meant to serve both as complete sets of their own as well as an a la carte menu for customized sets. The forgiveness factor increases as the options move from the standard MP-20 blade to the MP-20 MMC cavity back and then the MP-20 HMB, which includes hollow long and middle irons. The MP-20 forged muscleback blade incorporates a channel in the back that allows for the upper part of the blade to taper through the set. That shaping allows for more weight to be placed higher in the short irons to better control trajectory and spin. Like its predecessor, the heads utilize Mizuno's "grain-flow forged HD" technique, where the grain structure is most concentrated in the meat of the club. In the MP-20 MMC, Mizuno again created more forgiveness in a traditional forged cavity back design by forging lightweight titanium into the back cavity, a concept it's been perfecting in iron introductions over the last decade. This latest design utilizes two different titanium pieces to allow the long and middle irons to have a slightly wider, more forgiving sole and the shorter irons to have a slightly narrower more workable sole. This provides a cleaner flow in center of gravity location through the set, LLewellyn said. The MP-20 MMC again utilizes tungsten low toward the toe on the long and middle irons that combines with the lighter titanium muscle piece to provide more stability on off-center hits. "The reason why we do it is we can put the lower density material in the center and push more of the higher density material out to the perimeter but still maintain that thickness at impact," he said Finally, the MP-20 HMB, the most forgiving option in the lineup, returns Mizuno to the two-piece hollow forged iron design model. It is this ever-growing segment of the iron market that Mizuno largely started with clubs slightly under the radar like the MP-H4 and MP-H5 before moving away from it. The MP-20 HMB mixes two kinds of iron designs within the same set, featuring the hollow, two-piece concept in the long and middle irons (2- through 8-iron) and a partially hollow construction in the short irons (9-iron, pitching wedge) to raise the center of gravity for more trajectory control. The unique constructionin the long and middle irons includes a forged chromoly steel face and hosel section joined to a stainless steel body. The body houses twin 12-gram tungsten weights positioned low in the heel and toe. That internal weighting adds stability and lowers the CG while keeping the soles from getting too wide. Those long irons also exist as a direct replacement in the both the MP-20 and MP-20 MMC. "You can say the father and grandfather of this iron was the H4 and H5, but there was an awful lot of effort put into this to really make it look like a muscleback," Llewellyn said. "Arguably, I guess you could say we were a little bit ahead of our time, but I think the consumer is now recognizing with these hollow forged models that they can have that aspirational look and have all the playability that they need." The Mizuno MP-20 lineup of irons will be available for pre-sale Sept. 5 and at retail Sept. 20: MP-20 (blade), $1,300; MP-20 MMC, $1,225; MP-20 HMB, $1,400. See the video.


This article examines the biggest and costliest recalls in history and the impacts they had on company stock. From drugs and toys to cars and drones, you'll learn how faulty products impacted businesses and investors alike. How faulty products impacted businesses and investors alike It's hard to imagine that there are any investors on Earth who want to hear the word "recall" mentioned in the same sentence with a company whose stock they own. That's because product recalls are bad for business and often equally bad for the shares of stock those companies rely on for capital. Recalls put businesses in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. When they involve neglect or willful deceit, they're often accompanied by huge fines, and when injuries or deaths are attributed to faulty products, massive lawsuits often follow. Even so, recalls are a critical and necessary part of the U.S. business world their core purpose is to get potentially dangerous products out of circulation and back to the factory. In some rare cases, recalls are actually good for a company's image in the long run. This was the case with a recall of Extra-Strength Tylenol capsules during which parent company Johnson & Johnson displayed textbook corporate responsibility in the face of drug-tampering, making the company an attractive long-term buy to investors who were impressed by the corporation's competence and integrity. Most times, however, product recalls bring nothing but headaches. Major recalls force companies to track down millions, tens of millions, or, in some cases, hundreds of millions worth of products and bring them back to be fixed or destroyed. Drugs, car parts, toys, and electronics dominate the list of the biggest recalls in history. Ironically, some of the most dangerous and deadly among them involved products that were meant to heal or protect. In many cases, corporate executives have magnified their own problems leading up to or during recalls by lying, attempting to deceive regulators, covering up known dangers, or even committing outright fraud. In the most egregious cases, fines have climbed into the billions of dollars. Click ahead for a look at some of the biggest recalls in history, what happened, how each company handled it, and the effect it had on the price of that company's stock. You may also like: 25 IPOs that skyrocketed on their first day Extra-Strength Tylenol In 1982, a still-unknown assailant opened bottles of Extra-Strength Tylenol on store shelves in the Chicago area and poisoned them with deadly potassium cyanide. Seven people, including a little girl, were killed in a case that sent a wave of panic across the country. Shares of Johnson & Johnson, the corporation that makes Tylenol, plummeted by 17% but recovered in less than two months as the company put on a clinic in corporate responsibility that is still taught in business schools today. The company issued a massive recall, remained visible, shared information, and pioneered modern tamper-evident packaging. Merck's Vioxx In 2004, drug maker Merck saw its stock drop by 36% from $45 to $33 a share in a single day before eventually freefalling to $26. The popular drug Vioxx was linked to heart attacks, and unlike Johnson & Johnson, Merck handled the situation poorly. After the news broke, it became clear that Merck knew about and intentionally concealed the risks during clinical trials and after the drug was on the market. Dell In 2006, Dell conducted one of the biggest electronics recalls in history when it pulled 4.1 million laptops because their lithium-ion batteries had caused some computers to catch fire. The stock's price dipped to around $20 after the news broke but quickly rebounded to $25 as Dell took action. Hasbro Easy Bake Oven Hasbro had a bad year in 2007 : the company's popular Easy Bake Ovens were linked to incidents of young children suffering severe burns. Hasbro pulled 1 million units in the second major recall of the product that year. Company shares, which were above $32 in March, fell to roughly $20 by August and didn't recover until 2008. Graco high chairs In 2010, the Graco company recalled more than 1 million high chairs that proved prone to tipping over. The company experienced only a small and temporary drop in share price, considering the recall's scale. Peanut butter In 2009, a salmonella outbreak devastated the peanut industry and the companies that sell many peanut-related products. As a result of Peanut Corp. of America's neglect, nine people died and a top company executive was sent to prison for 28 years. Although brands like Peter Pan and Smucker's had nothing to do with the recall or the tainted products, their shares suffered as peanut butter sales plummeted by 25%. Toyota floor mats In 2010, Toyota shares dropped by 15% as the company was caught up in one of the costliest recalls in history   it was forced to pull more than 8 million vehicles from circulation. As many as 89 people are believed to have died in faulty Toyotas, most notably from floor mats that forced involuntary acceleration. The recall cost Toyota $2 billion, it was fined $1.2 billion, and the company's shares plummeted further in the wake of the recall as drivers lost confidence in the manufacturer. Pfizer's Bextra In 2009, Pfizer joined the list of drug makers forced to pull their most popular drugs off the market due to the risk of heart attacks and other potentially fatal side effects. The FDA recalled Bextra , a $1.3 billion jewel in Pfizer's crown, and the company was fined $2.3 billion for a total financial hit of at least $3.3 billion. Since then, the company's stock has trailed the S&P 500 by 50 percentage points. GM ignition switches In 2014, GM was forced to recall more than 30 million cars worldwide after it was revealed that faulty ignition switches led to power failures that disabled critical systems such as brakes and airbags, leading to the deaths of 124 people. Between lawsuits, fines, and the recall itself, GM paid $4.1 billion, and the company's shares lost 15% of their value that year. Takata airbags Takata holds the distinction of conducting the biggest recall in history: the company began recalling faulty airbags in 2008, and the recall continues to this day. Virtually every automaker in the world used Takata airbags, which were linked to 20 deaths after some airbag inflators exploded and sprayed shrapnel at the passengers they were designed to protect. The recall, which could run through 2023, involves 100 million inflators. Samsung Galaxy Note 7 The high-end Galaxy Note 7 was pitched as Samsung's best phone ever and perhaps the greatest phone ever built. Unfortunately, flawed batteries caused some of these phones to catch fire, forcing Samsung to recall 2.5 million of the devices. Shares immediately dropped to four-year lows as investors bailed out of the stock to the tune of $14.3 billion. Firestone tires Firestone barely survived the year 2000 ; the defective tires it produced for Ford were linked to more than 270 deaths in the United States alone. The fallout ended the company's century-old relationship with Ford and cost it $3 billion. Firestone's market price dropped by 50%. Volkswagen diesel engines For Volkswagen, 2015 was the year of Dieselgate , a scandal that sent the company's stock price tumbling to a low of $22.73. The company intentionally used software to trick emissions-testing machines into passing VW cars during inspections, despite the fact that they were emitting 40 times the pollutants allowed under U.S. law. VW was forced to recall 11 million cars and set aside $18 billion to cover costs and fines. Fisher-Price Rock 'N Play In 2019, Mattel took a major financial hit due to a massive recall of its popular Rock 'n Play Sleeper. More hurtful, however, was the damage to the company's reputation the Barbie doll maker's name is now synonymous with infant deaths. Fiat Chrysler vehicles In 2018, Fiat Chrysler took a minor hit in the wake of a 4.8-million-vehicle recall: the company's stock fell 2%. The company voluntarily pulled the vehicles from circulation after a defect was discovered that could keep the cruise control feature engaged even after the driver braked to shut it off. Torrent's losartan potassium Drug maker Torrent announced big losses in 2019 , mostly due to a recall of its hypertension drug losartan potassium. Torrent was forced to pull more than 1 million bottles in the United States and Puerto Rico, scaring off investors and leading to a temporary drop in the price of its stock. Tesla Model S Tesla stock tanked a full 22.4% in a single month in 2018. Although the company's troubles were deeper than any one issue, a big part of the plunge was the recall of 123,000 Model S cars, which were discovered to contain a flawed power steering component. Hyundai cars In 2018, Hyundai stock plummeted more than 12%, the biggest drop in company shares since the 2008 recession. The selloff was tied to a costly recall of cars that might have contained faulty airbag components. The recall cost Hyundai $439 million. General Mills flour In January 2019, enough General Mills investors sold their shares that the company's stock price dropped by 2.5%. Despite the fact that there were no illnesses or incidents, the company recalled five-pound bags of flour over salmonella concerns. Yoga pants Lululemon sells yoga pants, many of which were recalled by the company in 2013. The problem, according to the New York Post, was an unacceptable level of "opacity"   when women put them on, they stretched and became see-through. The recall was a major hit for the company, affecting 17% of pants it sold in its stores, and Lulu's stock fell nearly 5%. GoPro drones The Karma drone was on the market for only 16 days before GoPro recalled every single one of the 2,500 it had sold. The company's stock plummeted 8% in the wake of the recall, which was triggered by the potential for a power loss malfunction. EpiPens Mylan's lifesaving EpiPen made a lot of money for the company and its partner, which is a subsidiary of Pfizer. Thanks to a defect in some EpiPen autoinjectors, however, Mylan had to recall them. The news sent the already struggling stock tumbling 5%. Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles Tata Motors stock lost nearly half its value in the year leading up to 2019. Some of that was due to a recall by its UK arm, Jaguar Land Rover, in which 44,000 cars were pulled from the market. The company found that 10 models were emitting more greenhouse gas than they were certified to emit. Intel motherboards In the year 2000, few names in the world of electronics were bigger than Intel. But that year, the chipmaker had to recall 1 million defective motherboards . The move did not sit well with investors   shares tumbled 9%. Westland/Hallmark ground beef In January, 2008, the Humane Society of the United States distributed an undercover video which raised concerns about animal abuse and meat safety at the Westland/Hallmark Meat Company. As a result of the ensuing scandal, the company recalled 143 million pounds of beef , 37 million pounds of which was used for federal school lunches. This is the largest meat recall in history, and Westland/Hallmark failed to recover   the company went bankrupt within a few weeks.


The difference between being merely a good NBA player and being a star NBA player hinges on plays like the one Victor Oladipo made midway through the third quarter Friday night. Oladipo dribbled upcourt and paused near the right sideline as he waited for teammate Dewayne Dedmon to set a screen along the right edge of the 3-point arc. Then Oladipo sprinted forward, forcing the defender who was guarding him to make a decision: follow Oladipo along the right sideline to prevent a 3-point shot or go under the screen to prevent a drive to the hoop? The defender went under the screen, and Oladipo recognized his opportunity. Oladipo stopped just outside the arc, elevated and shot the ball. The ball sailed through the hoop for a 3-pointer. "Teams keep going under on me," Oladipo said afterward. "I've just got to shoot it with confidence." To become the player he and the Orlando Magic need him to be, Oladipo needs to make more of those long-range shots, reach the free-throw line more often, limit his turnovers and finish at the rim at a higher rate. So far this month, he has shown signs of progress. He poured in a career-high 38 points in Wednesday night's loss to the Phoenix Suns and followed up with a 32-point, 10-assist performance during Friday night's win over the Sacramento Kings. When the Magic drafted Oladipo second overall in the 2013 draft, many NBA analysts predicted that Oladipo would become a good pro but not a star. His ceiling, they said, was limited. "We all challenge him to be as good as we think he can be," said one of Oladipo's teammates, Channing Frye. The type of player the 22-year-old will become has been difficult to predict. Magic officials decided to play him at the unfamiliar position of point guard during his rookie season and the beginning of this season. But the team has since made a change; although Oladipo still occasionally initiates the offense, he's now primarily a shooting guard, which is his natural position. "It's required some minor adjustments and some adjustments on picking my spots in how people defend me," Oladipo said. "But at the end of the day, playing the point position helped open up a lot of stuff for me and helped me see things and helped me in case I'm in a situation where I am handling the ball. It helps me make better plays and better decisions." After he was shaky on Wednesday with his ball-handling, committing seven turnovers, Oladipo made a crucial decision late in Friday night's victory. With the Magic trailing the Kings 111-110 with 32.7 seconds remaining, interim coach James Borrego called a play that began with the ball in Oladipo's hands. Oladipo had different options. He could have tried to drive past the Kings defender who blocked the lane, or he could have passed to Tobias Harris, who stood all alone in the right corner. Oladipo moved forward and then passed to Harris, who hit the go-ahead shot. "He's a competitive, tough kid," Borrego said of Oladipo. "He's got a lot of pride, and we need more of that from him. For this group to have success at a consistent level, he's got to bring that every night. He's one of those guys in the midst of chaos that can help us. He can settle the group. He can get us a big bucket." Right now, he is getting those baskets and willing his team to at least being competitive. And that's the difference between being merely a good NBA player and being a star NBA player. Oladipo's final destination remains unknown, but he's shown positive signs lately. jrobbins@orlandosentinel.com. Read his blog at OrlandoSentinel.com/magicblog and follow him on Twitter at @JoshuaBRobbins.


Raiders guard Gabe Jackson suffered an MCL injury in his left knee Thursday at training camp, according to The Athletic's Vic Tafur. The injury happened during a scrimmage with the Rams in Napa. #Raiders right guard Gabe Jackson will miss roughly 8 weeks with a MCL injury in his left knee, league sources told The Athletic Thursday night. - Vic Tafur (@VicTafur) August 9, 2019 Earlier in the day, Jackson was in a tussle with Rams defensive lineman Aaron Donald. That fight was followed by another one, also involving a Raiders offensive lineman and the Rams defensive front. That time it was Raiders rookie offensive tackle Tyler Roemer that battled LA. Punches thrown in joint practice. Raiders rookie OT Tyler Roemer absorbed one while helmet off. Rams LB Josh Carraway among those involved. https://t.co/oz8KsVC2tk - Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) August 8, 2019 But that had nothing to do with the injury, however. It was a common accident that did Jackson in, according to coach Jon Gruden, via The Las Vegas Review-Journal's Michael Gehlken. Jon Gruden said he is "concerned, obviously" about Raiders RG Gabe Jackson. Doesn't want to speculate. Got rolled up on during team period. - Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) August 8, 2019 In Jackson's absence, G Denver Kirkland saw time with the first unit, also according to Gehlken . This is a big blow to Oakland, especially with left guard already being an issue, with starter Richie Incognito out the first two weeks of the season due to suspension. Jackson knows his team needs him and will do all he can to be back early, however. He's one of the team's toughest players, having played with a torn pectoral muscle last season. MORE: Browns mob touchdown scorer who slept outside a gym during tryouts Assessing Rashan Gary's preseason debut for Packers D'Angelo Russell Q&A: Warriors' new backcourt is 'like a video game' Duke Johnson trade: what they're saying around the NFL Matt Nagy can't stop gushing about Bears RB David Montgomery