The dream of flying passengers faster than the speed of sound gave birth to Concorde in the 1970s, only for the nightmare of making a profit to snuff it out less than three decades later. Companies competing to build a successor to the iconic jet may find that the biggest hurdle isn't technology or economics, but the hefty carbon footprint that's the result of such eye-watering speeds -- especially with mainstream plane and engine makers saying electric airliners may soon be within reach. Driven by mounting public and political concerns about aviation emissions, the new-found environmental zeal of manufacturers such as Airbus SE threatens to make startups intent on breaking the sound barrier look like relics from a greedier age that spared little thought for the the environment. That's despite advances in aerodynamic design, materials and propulsion that have brought a second supersonic era tantalizingly close. Related: Groundbreaking planes that changed the world (LoveExploring) Those concerns were on display at last week's Paris Air Show, where Boom Technology Inc., which is working to introduce a 75-seat, Mach 2.2 jetliner, went out of its way to assert the plane's green credentials. Founder and chief executive officer Blake Scholl revealed that an engine-testing program had tried out a high-concentration biofuel blend that proved to be 3% more efficient than traditional kerosene, then announced that Boom will partner with Prometheus Fuels, whose carbon-capture technology scrubs CO2 from the air and transforms it into liquid propellant. Watch: Supersonic plans to rival Concorde (Al Jazeera) Boom's XB-1 demonstrator plane will "have history's first zero net carbon footprint on a supersonic flight," Scholl told an audience primed for news of dizzying speeds and thrust rather than a pitch on pollution. "It's important to do supersonic flight in a way that's environmentally sustainable," Scholl said. "It's not good enough just to match the fuel efficiency and emission profile of current business class. We have to find a way to prove we are taking great care of the planet." Carbon footprint aside, Boom's vision of a supersonic future is certainly seductive. Related: 66 flying secrets revealed (LoveExploring) Travel from New York to London and be home in time to tuck your children into bed. Fly San Francisco-Tokyo or Seattle-Shanghai a whole day later than now and still make a Monday morning meeting in Asia. Or speed between Hong Kong and the Japanese capital in just two hours. There'd be no lie-flat seats because you'd never need to sleep aboard. Boom says its aircraft would have operating costs 75% lower than those of Concorde, making more than 500 routes across the planet viable from the onset, rather than just London to New York in the case of the Anglo-French jet retired from service in 2003. Yet the timeline mapped out by Scholl suggests that Boom -- which boasts alumni of Airbus, Boeing Co., Lockheed Martin Corp. and NASA among its 150 staff -- could fly straight into the biggest revolution in aviation since the dawn of the jet age in the 1950s. Rollout of the one-third scale XB-1 is due in December, with its first flight in 2020. But a fully fledged airliner won't take to the air for several more years, and service entry might not come until 2027. By that point the first generation of hybrid-electric narrow-body jets will be well into development, with commercial operations targeted for 2035, according to Airbus projections. Airbus Chief Technology Officer Grazia Vittadini said the company is now "very close" to beginning the shift away from its reliance on jet fuel. "It's a societal lead and a business imperative, not just a technology challenge," she said. "We really need to strive for zero-emission aviation. This is the ultimate ambition." There's also evidence that consumer attitudes are evolving even faster than the technology, especially among the young, with a decline in air travel at Swedish airports and a parallel jump in rail travel attributed to the phenomenon of flygskam or "flying shame." Boom has already had a taste of the sensitivities that surround supersonic travel, with the group name quietly dropped from the planned production aircraft, now dubbed the Overture, after referencing the sonic booms that caused Concorde to be limited to over-water flights was deemed unwise. The noise issue remains, and Boom estimates of 1,000 to 2,000 orders (versus 14 Concordes), assume the plane won't initially be able to operate over land. Scholl said in an interview he takes the issue of changing public perceptions seriously, but that carriers are still clamoring to include a supersonic jet in their fleets. "There isn't an airline in the world that isn't interested," he said. "What they really want to know is whether we can we deliver." Two would-be customers have gone public with outline orders. Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd., which once tried to buy grounded Concordes for 1 million pounds apiece to return them to service, wants 10 planes, while Japan Airlines Co. has joined Boom as a strategic partner, invested $10 million, and aims to buy 20. Building the aircraft remains a huge challenge. With the July 2000 Concorde crash that killed 113 people seared into the collective memory, Scholl emphasized in Paris that safety is "job no. 1" and that the XB-1's first flight had been pushed back from this year to add a "stability augmentation system" that will improve handling at high speeds and during takeoff and landing. While Boom was strutting its stuff in Paris, Lockheed Martin used a conference in Dallas to unveil designs for a low-noise plane that would carry 40 passengers at Mach 1.8. Though no more than a concept right now, the Quiet Supersonic Technology Airliner would make use of low-boom technology under development with NASA, opening up the possibility of overland flights. Boom's biggest rival in the race to revive supersonic flight, Aerion Corp., backed by Texas billionaire Robert Bass, is following a different strategy with its planned AS2 model. The Mach 1.4 aircraft would carry 12 people, putting it firmly in the business jet category and reflecting a view that Concorde failed partly because it was too big for its natural market. Aerion, which has 20 outline orders from fractional ownership specialist Flexjet, made a splash earlier this year when it announced that Boeing would replace Lockheed Martin as an anchor investor. Steve Nordlund, who heads Boeing's NeXt future-technologies arm, said in Paris that while the AS2 provides a shortcut to competing in the supersonic market, Aerion's awareness of the challenges that face very-high-fuel-consumption aircraft was also a major plus. "They have a great mindset," Nordlund said in an interview at the expo. "They had an approach around sustainability and the environmental effects of supersonic and that's really, really important to us." That includes an understanding that new technologies need to comply with existing rules rather than requiring regulators to adapt, he said, adding that the notion of green supersonic travel shouldn't be regarded as an oxymoron. "You have to think about how materials are changing and getting lighter, think about the different fuels that could be used, how noise abatement could be done," he said. "Engineers love to solve a problem." 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 .


According to rental site Zumper , median rents for a one-bedroom in Beacon Hill are hovering around $2,495, compared to a $2,450 one-bedroom median for Boston as a whole. So how does the low-end pricing on a Beacon Hill rental look these days   and what might you get for your money? We took a look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments from Zumper and Apartment Guide to find out what price-conscious apartment seekers can expect to find in the neighborhood, which, according to Walk Score ratings , has excellent walkability, is quite bikeable and is a haven for transit riders. Take a look at the cheapest listings available right now, below. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.) Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Links included in this article may earn Hoodline a commission on clicks and transactions. 51 Hancock St. This studio apartment, situated at 51 Hancock St., is listed for $1,795/month for its 233 square feet. Expect to find a fireplace, central heating and hardwood flooring in the unit. When it comes to building amenities, expect additional storage space, outdoor space and on-site laundry. Pets are not allowed. Expect a broker's fee equal to one month's rent. (See the complete listing here .) 14 Grove St. Check out this 600-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 14 Grove St., listed at $1,995/month. The building offers additional storage space and on-site laundry. The unit also comes with central heating and a dishwasher. For those with furry friends in tow, know that cats and dogs are permitted on this property. The listing specifies a broker's fee equal to one month's rent. (Here's the listing .) West Cedar and Phillips Streets This one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, situated at West Cedar and Phillips streets, is listed for $2,200/month. The unit includes large windows and hardwood flooring. Cats and dogs are not permitted. Amenities offered in the building include additional storage space. The listing specifies a broker's fee equal to one month's rent. (See the listing here .) Joy and Cambridge Streets And here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at Joy and Cambridge streets, which is going for $2,300/month. Building amenities include on-site laundry and additional storage space. Pet lovers are in luck: Cats and dogs are welcome. Be prepared for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent. (Check out the listing here .) This story was created automatically using local real estate data from Zumper and Apartment Guide , then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


MUNICH -- Jordan Smith carded a bogey-free 6-under 66 Saturday to take a one-shot lead into the final round of the BMW International Open. Smith is chasing his second European Tour win and a second in Germany after winning the 2017 European Open. The Englishman is at 13-under 203 after three rounds, one shot ahead of compatriot Matthew Fitzpatrick and Austrian Matthias Schwab, who both shot 65. RELATED: Leaderboard Defending champion Matt Wallace of England and Christiaan Bezuidenhout of South Africa were a shot further back. Overnight leader Martin Kaymer (75) had a round to forget after four bogeys left him in a group of five players five shots behind Smith. --- More AP sports: https://apnews.com/apf-sports and https://twitter.com/AP-Sports


The Chiefs signed 17 of undrafted free agents following the 2019 draft and added three more following rookie minicamp. Most of these guys won't make the team right out of the gate, but there are a few that will join the team and make an impact right away. Below you'll find six players I have highlighted that have a chance to make the team either as a practice squad player, on the active roster or as a redshirt player. Last season three of the players that I highlighted ended up on the active roster and another on the practice squad. Here's a look at the six undrafted free agents that I feel have the best shot to stick with the team. Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images New Mexico CB Jalin Burrell I know there is a lot of excitement for Clemson CB Mark Fields, but right now the Chiefs have a quite a few guys who project as a nickel corner. Kendall Fuller is the starter there and Tremon Smith the backup. Keith Reaser has also played that spot in the past for the Chiefs. At some point the Chiefs have to prioritize outside corners. Burrell was a standout during the Chiefs' rookie minicamp , consistently making plays throughout the weekend. He even earned a high five from defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo. Catching the attention of your defensive coordinator right away has to count for something. At 6-2 and 190 pounds he's a fit to play along the perimeter. He brings a physical presence to his game, which includes being unafraid to come up and make a tackle. The big question will be is whether he can keep up a consistent level of play once the pads come on during the offseason program. Continue… Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images Texas LB Gary Johnson Johnson said it himself, his speed will keep him on the field when it would typically take other players off the field. He can match up against slots, tight ends and running backs with relative ease. That's extremely valuable in a league that is all about finding and exploiting favorable matchups. Speed is also something that will help Johnson stick around for a long time if he's willing to play special teams. The Chiefs have a history of developing linebackers into standout players on special teams coverage units. Given Johnson's speed, he should be able to make an immediate impact there. Don't forget, the Chiefs did very little to address the linebacker position this offseason, aside from adding SAM linebackers Damien Wilson and Jeremiah Attaochu. Johnson could be one of the guys who makes the roster and contributes sooner than later. Continue… Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images Toledo WR Cody Thompson The Chiefs lack receiver depth. There's uncertainty surrounding a potential Tyreek Hill suspension and Sammy Watkins' extensive injury history is concerning. The Chiefs could quickly go from their receiver group being a strength, to having to rely on Demarcus Robinson and Mecole Hardman as starters. That leaves room for a player like Thompson to come in and make the team. Thompson has admitted he's not going to be the fastest guy on the field, but he prides himself on the ability to get open based on his knowledge of the game. There's always room for smart receivers in the NFL. Guys who can get open with an understanding of defensive coverages and doing good scouting on their opponents. Thompson also adds a great deal of value on special teams. He's been a standout gunner in punt coverage throughout his career at Toledo. That will help add value to having him on the 53-man roster. Continue… Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images Florida Atlantic DB Andrew Soroh 2015 is the last season where the Chiefs haven't had one safety on their practice squad. Of the group the Chiefs currently have on the roster, only Soroh and Harold Jones-Quartey are guys that can be stashed on the practice squad. Soroh brings a lot of versatility to his game that will add significant value. He can line up in the box as a traditional strong safety. He has the toughness and instincts to play linebacker in sub packages, a spot that he played in his final year of college ball. He also has the range to play deep safety, though, I'm not sure that is his best spot. He's already made the 90-man roster as a tryout player, so I think it's a stretch that he'll make the 53-man roster right away. The practice squad feels inevitable for Soroh at this point. Continue… Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports Old Dominion DE Tim Ward The Chiefs placed Ward on the NFI list shortly after rookie minicamp. Ward had an ACL injury with Old Dominion in November and has since had surgery to repair his knee. The Chiefs had Ward in for a top-30 visit, most likely to get a look at his knee. It's not yet clear when Ward will be ready, but it sounds like the Chiefs are planning to give him a redshirt year. " You may not see him this year, but we're going to take our time with his rehab," Brett Veach said of Ward in April. "We're not going to rush him, and he could be a guy that could really develop and be a player in the future." The team seems to be extremely excited about Ward as a developmental prospect. Even if they don't get the opportunity to get him out on the field this year, Veach seems to have expectations that he'll play for this team in the future. I won't be shocked to see him placed on injured reserve before the start of the season. Continue… Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports Princeton QB/TE/FB John Lovett The Chiefs love taking athletes and developing them at the tight end position. You can trace it back to the days of Tony Gonzalez, but even recently former basketball players like Demetrius Harris and Ross Travis have received significant developmental time with the Chiefs. Lovett is cut from a different cloth than those guys because he's already a football player, he's just making a change to a different position. He's also a different style of player too. Brett Veach likened him to Trey Burton (pictured above) and how the Eagles and Bears have used him - as a hybrid H-back and tight end. The Chiefs lack tight end depth and it's not yet clear how ready Lovett is for the NFL game. I think one way or the other Lovett will remain a member of the Chiefs, either on the active roster, or on the practice squad. It's just going to depend on how quickly he comes along. Go back… MORE: The full story from the guy who got Danica Patrick a drink at the Bucks-Celtics game 3 Raiders players who could have breakout seasons in 2019 NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players Richard Sherman: 'The secondary wasn't the issue last year' Packers rookie DL Kingsley Keke draws praise for pass-rushing potential


SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- The Arizona Diamondbacks took out a week of frustrations on San Francisco's pitching staff. Ildemaro Vargas had five hits and a home run, Adam Jones added four hits and a homer, and the Diamondbacks broke out of a slump in a big way, beating the Giants 18-2 on Friday night in the highest-scoring game in 20 seasons at San Francisco's waterfront ballpark. "We needed it," said bench coach Jerry Narron, who filled in for manager Torey Lovullo. "Everybody knew we were going to break out at some point and someone would pay for it. Tonight was the night. Hopefully everybody can relax a little bit and swing the bat more aggressively." BOX SCORE: DIAMONDBACKS 18, GIANTS 2 Arizona had been held to 12 runs during a five-game losing streak before unleashing their bats on Drew Pomeranz (1-5) and an overmatched Giants bullpen. Robbie Ray (4-1) was the beneficiary of the big offensive night, allowing two runs in 5 1/3 innings to win his fourth straight decision. Ray even got into the act on the offensive side with a two-run single in the third inning for his first hit of the year. He retired 13 in a row at one point with eight strikeouts in that span. "That was me at my best today," Ray said. Ray had plenty of help. Vargas homered in the first inning and the Diamondbacks turned it into a laugher against reliever Nick Vincent with three-run homers by Jones in the fifth and Eduardo Escobar in the sixth inning. Ketel Marte added a three-run homer off Derek Holland in the seventh, prompting cheers of "Let Pablo Pitch!" from the few fans remaining who were hoping that Giants infielder Pablo Sandoval could get his second appearance on the mound this season. But manager Bruce Bochy didn't oblige because he plans to start Sandoval at third base on Saturday and didn't want him to have a sore arm. Every member of the Diamondbacks' starting lineup either scored or drove in a run in Arizona's highest-scoring game of the season following a team meeting in San Diego after the latest loss Wednesday and a day off. "It grinds on you," catcher Carson Kelly said. "When that happens, you want to be the guy to do too much. We just said, `You know what, let's slow things down. We know we're a good team. Let's pick each other up.'" Tyler Austin hit a two-run homer in the first inning for San Francisco, his third straight game with a home run. The Giants managed nothing else against Ray and fell to 1-4 on the homestand. "Occasionally, you're going to have a game like this," Bochy said. "Trust me, they're not fun, especially at home. Started out rough, gradually got worse." Zack Godley pitched three innings for his second save. Pomeranz had another rough outing against an NL West opponent, allowing the solo homer to Vargas in the first, RBI singles to Marte and Vargas in the second and then the two-run single to Ray in the third that ended his night. Pomeranz allowed five runs and eight hits in 2 2/3 innings, falling to 4-18 with a 5.34 ERA in his career against NL West teams. TRAINER'S ROOM Diamondbacks: LF David Peralta was placed on the IL with an injured right shoulder. 1B Kevin Cron and OF Tim Locastro were called up from Triple-A Reno. Arizona had an open spot on the 25-man roster after sending pitcher Jimmie Sherfy down to the minors. Giants: SS Brandon Crawford missed his second straight game with pink eye. ... C Buster Posey was held out of the lineup a day after catching 13 innings. BALL MAGNET Locastro was hit by pitches three times in the game. Pomeranz hit him in the third inning, Vincent in the sixth and Holland in the seventh. Locastro has been hit seven times this season in just 29 plate appearances. FILLING IN Lovullo missed the game to attend the high school graduation of his youngest son, Connor. Narron filled in as manager and Luis Urueta took over as bench coach. Lovullo is expected back Saturday. UP NEXT The Diamondbacks will call up RHP Taylor Clarke (0-1) from Reno to start Saturday's game against Andrew Suarez (0-1). Arizona will need to make a roster move before the game to make room for Clarke. ---- More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP--Sports Related Slideshow: Best of the 2019 MLB season (provided by imagn)


Oakland Here's our latest roundup of Oakland food news. In this edition: a Temescal beer hall closes due to rising operating costs, Uptown gets a café serving toasts and bowls, Rockridge gets another ramen spot and East Peralta adds a pop-up serving a variety of fries. Closing Temescal Hog's Apothecary (375 40th St.) After six years in the neighborhood, Hog's Apothecary served brunch for the final time last Sunday, the Chronicle reports . "It's with an extremely heavy heart that we have to announce that Hog's Apothecary will be closing," restaurant representatives wrote on Facebook , adding that they have made so many friends over the years in Temescal. "[To] all of you that have made it possible, we want to send a huge thank you," the post adds. According to the Chronicle, rising operating costs, including rent and minimum wage increases, contributed to the decision to close the beer hall, which was created by chef John Streit. Openings Uptown Café Umami (2224 MacArthur Blvd.) Hoodline tipster Al M. alerted us that Café Umami is taking over the former Torpedo Sushi location. "As of now remodeling has started," he said. Nosh reports that it's the restaurant's second location, following the original in the Dimond District. According to Nosh, Umami will kick off the new outpost with drinks soon, while food options will follow later. Umami guests can look forward to different bowls, including kimchi and chicken options. A set of toasts, overnight oats and poached eggs are also on the menu. Rockridge Momo Ramen (6200 Claremont Ave.) Next, Al M. stopped by at the former Pho U spot, which is now called Momo Ramen . Nosh says the Pho U owners are trying a new concept with a Japanese ramen shop. The manager told Nosh that the new chef is a ramen expert and has previously worked in Japan. Expect ramen with chicken, veggies or seafood variations with add-ons such as fresh onions, corn or bean sprout. Appetizers include edamame, fried calamari or tofu. East Peralta Man vs Fries (2307 International Blvd.) Al also tells us that the former The Temple Club spot has a new tenant. Town Popup features a rotating lineup of local chefs, small businesses, and culinary experiences. The current pop-up, Man vs Fries , serves "hella crisp, delicious french fries, drizzled with savory toppings". Pick between straight, curly or waffle-cut potatoes that come with carne asada or pollo asado. Customers can also order burritos, beer-battered onion rings or chocolate chip cookie dough bites. Thanks to our veteran tipster Al M.! Have you noticed a new addition to (or subtraction from) Oakland's food landscape? Text a tip and a horizontal photo to 510-757-9959, and we'll look into it.


Leafy salad greens grown under banks of LED lights, with mist or drips of water are having their day in the sun. Several top U.S. indoor farms, stacked with plants from floor to ceiling, tell Reuters they are boosting production to a level where they can now supply hundreds of grocery stores. Plenty, Bowery, Aerofarms and 80 Acres Farms are among young companies that see a future in salad greens and other produce grown in what are called vertical farms that rely on robotics and artificial intelligence, along with LED lights. While the first versions of modern vertical farms sprouted about a decade ago, in recent years the introduction of automation and the tracking of data to regulate light and water has allowed them to get out of lab mode and into stores. Now they are trying to scale up. Plenty and others say their customized, controlled lighting - some more blue light here, some more red light there - makes for tastier plants compared to sun-grown leaves and that they use 95% less water than conventional farms, require very little land, and use no pesticides, making them competitive with organic farms. And because vertical farms exist in windowless buildings that can be located in the heart of urban areas, produce does not have to travel far by fossil-fuel-guzzling trucks to reach stores. The companies' expansion comes as plant-based burger makers Beyond Meat Inc and Impossible Foods captivate investors and make inroads in high-end restaurants and fast-food chains. But whether the sunless farms can compete financially with their field-grown brethren, given big upfront investments and electric bills, remains a question. "We're competitive with organic today and we're working very hard to continue to make more and more crops grocery store competitive," said Matt Barnard, chief executive and co-founder of Plenty, which is based in Silicon Valley. Plenty's salads sell on organic grocery delivery site Good Eggs for 99 cents an ounce, while a leading brand, Organic Girl, on grocery chain Safeway's online site was priced at 80 cents an ounce. Plenty said its new farm, dubbed "Tigris," can produce enough leafy greens to supply over 100 stores, compared with its previous farm that could only supply three stores and some restaurants. The technology world is paying attention. In its last round in 2017 Plenty raised about $200 million from investors including Japan's Softbank, Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos and former Alphabet Chairman Eric Schmidt. New York City-based Bowery raised $95 million in a fund-raising round led by Google Ventures and Temasek last year. Bowery said its third farm coming online soon will help it supply hundreds of stores from dozens today, and Aerofarms, in New Jersey, said it is doubling its space to meet demand. None of the three companies would give details about costs. Former Vertical Farm CEO Matt Matros is skeptical that sunless farms can make economic sense. He invested in and ran Chicago-based FarmedHere in 2015, but changed its business into food processing. "The issue with indoor farming was that you could really only grow a couple things efficiently -- namely basil and micro greens. But the problem is the world just doesn't need that much basil and micro greens," Matros said. 80 Acres Farms in Cincinnati says it already grows and sells tomatoes and cucumbers, and Plenty is testing cherry tomatoes and strawberries in the lab. Agriculture technology investor Michael Rose says vertical sunless farms are more expensive to run than modern greenhouses that rely on sunlight, supplemented by LED lights. He sees limited areas where it makes sense, such as the Middle East, where much of the food is imported, or China's mega-cities where pollution and urban sprawl limit the availability of premium fresh food. At Plenty's new farm, robots put seedlings in tall, vertically hung planters. The planters move along a wall of LED lights for 10 days, and are then put through a harvesting machine that shaves off the leafy greens. The machines minimize labor needs, and Plenty says the speed of production also helps control pests. "We use no pesticides," said Nate Storey, co-founder and chief scientist at Plenty. "We don't even have to use things like ladybugs, because we go so fast in our production that we out-race the pests themselves." (Reporting by Jane Lanhee Lee; editing by Peter Henderson and Leslie Adler)


Findings suggest the cause of the Green Line derailment that injured 10 people Saturday is operator-related, MBTA officials announced. The operator of the train has been suspended. During the MBTA Fiscal and Management Control Board meeting Monday, Jeff Gonneville, MBTA deputy general manager, shared the preliminary findings of the investigation. "We have ruled out both the vehicle and the infrastructure as a cause of this incident," he said. "At this point in time it does appear to be operator-related." An outbound D branch train derailed at around 11 a.m. Saturday between the Kenmore and Fenway stations. The train was about 300-400 yards inside a tunnel. The track in the area where the train derailed was replaced two years ago, according to Gonneville. Approximately 150 people were on the train when it derailed, and they had to be evacuated through the tunnel. Another 500 people who were on trains behind the derailed train also had to be evacuated through the tunnel, according to MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak. Some of the injured passengers had to be carried out of the tunnel. In the meeting, Poftak said the MBTA will continue to investigate the derailment. "Obviously we regret the impact on our riders and the disruption to service on what was a busy day here in the city," he said. "Safety remains our first priority here at the MBTA, and I can assure the board that we will thoroughly investigate this matter and take all reasonable steps to address any findings." The derailment occurred on a busy day in Boston, with a Red Sox doubleheader and the city's 2019 Pride Parade happening Saturday afternoon. For the rest of the day, service on Green Line branches was suspended through Kenmore and replaced with shuttle buses. Regular service resumed Sunday morning. Gonneville said the MBTA will continue to coordinate an investigation with the Transit Police, regulatory agencies, Federal Transit Administration and Department of Public Utilities. READ MORE: Green Line operator suspended; MBTA says derailment was 'operator-related' CHECK OUT WCVB: Get the latest Boston news, weather and sports online, anytime. Stay in the know with Boston's news leader   WCVB.


Tom Brady will turn 42 in August ahead of his 20th NFL season, and while Brady has stated that he hopes to play until he's 45, fans and analysts have been predicting Brady's demise for years. Brady's skills will certainly deteriorate over time - but while AFC East opponents have been patiently waiting for the legendary quarterback to slow down, he's been making regular trips to the Super Bowl. Brady recently trolled ESPN's Max Kellerman, who famously predicted in 2016 that Brady would "fall off a cliff" in the coming season, and is "going to be a bum in short order." Brady posted a photo from a workout, and used the caption "he's gonna fall off a cliff" while showing off his current throwing power. Max Kellerman in 2016: "He is going to fall off a cliff. Tom Brady is going to be a bum in short order." @TomBrady in 2019: pic.twitter.com/AJQvnYy9yC - (@KwaniALunis) June 27, 2019 Brady registered a ball velocity of 61 mpg per the gun, which surpasses the NFL combine velocities of Patrick Mahomes and Baker Mayfield, young stars with explosive arms. Despite the overwhelming evidence that Brady can still get it done in the NFL - he's made three trips to the Super Bowl and won two Super Bowl MVP awards since Kellerman's "cliff" comment - the ESPN commentator stood by his take that Brady has fallen off. According to Kellerman, the brilliance of coach Bill Belichick and new QB-friendly rules have masked Brady's regression. "First of all, the eyeball test tells you he's not the same. Secondly, if you look into the numbers, it verifies it. Highest interception total. Lowest TD rate since 2013. Lowest passer rating since 2014, in a year of record passing. …. Two things have conspired to make it look like he hasn't fallen off a cliff. One, he's playing for the greatest coach who ever lived, and they've compensated with run game, etcetera. And two, they've changed the rules in the NFL where you can't touch the quarterback. …. In big situations, he's still Tom Brady. He still has the clutch gene, and all those things, for sure. But he is much more of a game manager now than he's been at any point since he was a young guy." https://compass.pressekompass.net/compasses/forthewin/will-tom-brady-fall-off-a-cliff-in-2019_ MORE: 8 players the Lakers can get for a minimum deal if they sign a third superstar Danny Green: 'This is the time where I need to maximize the dollars on the longest amount of years that I can do' Vegas Sportsbook moves up Lakers title odds due to Kawhi Leonard rumors Francis Ellis Fired from Barstool Sports [UPDATE] Randall Cobb: No offer from Packers during free agency Related slideshow: 2019 NFL draft: The top picks (Provided by imagn)


FARMINGDALE, N.Y.   Jordan Spieth nearly got through his news conference Friday without being asked about the career Grand Slam. It was the final question   the Slam is the "elephant in the room," is how the reporter phrased it   and Spieth batted away the query. He said the prospect of joining golf's most exclusive club hasn't yet entered his mind   and it probably won't, because it's been hard work just to get himself into contention again here at the PGA Championship. "If I'm able to put some good work in tomorrow, then I will be in contention on Sunday, and at that point it will be more of trying to win a golf tournament," he said after a second-round 66 that left him in second place among the early starters Friday. "It won't matter to me what tournament it is. I'll be pleased to be in contention, knowing that the work I put in from being pretty far off has really come back nicely on a very difficult golf course." PGA Championship: Scores | Full coverage Spieth knows as well as anyone that he needs to find more fairways over the weekend to contend at Bethpage Black. Through two rounds he's hit just over 50 percent (15 of 28) but has caught fire on the greens   again   with 229 feet worth of putts made. Considering Spieth is still searching for his first top-20 of the season   and he's in the early mix at a major for the first time since the 2018 Open   he's pleased just to have a chance, no matter what history is at stake on Sunday. "I imagine that will take pretty much most of my thought, but we'll see," he said. "I'm not sure what to expect."


The NCAA is looking at how its rules can be modified to allow college athletes to be compensated for their names, images and likenesses. NCAA President Mark Emmert and the Board of Governors announced Tuesday that Big East Commissioner Val Ackerman and Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith will head a new working group on the topic. ''This group will bring together diverse opinions from the membership - from presidents and commissioners to student-athletes - that will examine the NCAA's position on name, image and likeness benefits and potentially propose rule modifications tethered to education,'' Ackerman said in a statement. ''We believe the time is right for these discussions and look forward to a thorough assessment of the many complexities involved in this area.'' The NCAA said a final report from the working group is due to the Board of Governors in October. NCAA rules forbid athletes in most circumstances from receiving benefits or compensation for their names, images and likenesses from a school or outside source. For example, college athletes cannot take part in commercial advertising or sign autographs for money - which infamously got Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel into trouble with the NCAA in 2013. ''While the formation of this group is an important step to confirming what we believe as an association, the group's work will not result in paying students as employees,'' Smith said. ''That structure is contrary to the NCAA's educational mission and will not be a part of this discussion.'' The NCAA's amateurism rules have faced several legal challenges in recent years and threats from lawmakers. A federal antitrust lawsuit brought by former UCLA basketball star Ed O'Bannon in 2009 challenged the NCAA and its member schools' right to use athletes' names, images and likenesses without compensation. The case led to the elimination of the NCAA Football video game series and in 2014 U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken ruled the NCAA could not restrict schools from paying athletes up to $5,000 per year for names, images and likenesses. That part of the ruling was overturned on appeal, but the issue has been one that continues to hound the NCAA; how rules are applied often seems inconsistent if not illogical. Last year, a kicker at UCF gave up his scholarship rather than stop making money off his profitable YouTube channel, which threatened to make him ineligible. But Notre Dame basketball star Arike Ogunbowale was allowed to participate in the popular television show ''Dancing With the Stars.'' While the Rice Commission on College Basketball avoided making a definitive recommendation on the issue of name, image and likeness in its report to the NCAA last year, the commissioners did encourage the association to take a long look at its rules. ''It is hard for the public, and frankly for me, to understand what can be allowed within the college model - for the life of me I don't understand the difference between Olympic payments and participation in `Dancing with the Stars' - and what can't be allowed without opening the door to professionalizing college basketball,'' former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said at the time. Recently, legislation was introduced in Congress aimed at lifting restrictions that keep athletes from profiting from their fame while they are in school. Rep. Mark Walker, a Republican from North Carolina, introduced the Student-Athlete Equity Act in March that would have tweaked the tax code in a way that could have forced the NCAA to allow athletes to profit from the names, images and likenesses. ''Signing an athletic scholarship with a school should not be a moratorium on your rights to your name, image, and self-worth,'' Walker said.


PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland   Shane Lowry and his coach Neil Manchip have a close relationship. They have for a long time. Lowry tells Manchip everything. Doesn't see any reason not to. Manchip is there to help, and if Lowry can't be honest with him then there is no point in them working together. Saturday, following a spectacular 63 in the third round of The Open, Lowry shared an example of when he was brutally honest with Manchip at one point earlier in his career. "I needed a caddie for me in Valderrama, years ago," Lowry recalls, and ended up using Manchip at the last minute. "I was playing, had a chance to win the tournament playing the 17th. We got down and did the number and I said to him, 'I'm absolutely sh**ting myself.' "I don't know what he said, but he was like, 'that's kind of the way it is. I like to talk about things.'" Full-field scores from the 148th Open Championship Full coverage of the 148th Open Championship Fast forward to the present. Lowry, 32, holds a four-shot lead heading into the final round of The Open, in Ireland. Lowry grew up four hours south of Royal Portrush. Everyone here will be cheering for him Sunday. It's a big moment. "I'm not going to be sitting there tomorrow morning in the house in a corner trying not to think about the day ahead. I'll be talking about it. Obviously I'll be thinking about holding the claret jug tomorrow evening. It's only natural isn't it? "We're human. We're not robots. We can't not thinking about things. And when you try not to think about something you end up thinking about it more, so you might as well talk about it. So, we talk about stuff. Talk about everything."


The Broncos have added running back Theo Riddick to a depth chart that includes Phillip Lindsay , Royce Freeman , and Devontae Booker , among others. The team's plan for Riddick is simple. "Right now he's going to get thrown in the mix," coach Vic Fangio told reporters on Sunday. "He's had a good history in his career of being a good receiver out of the backfield and a good threat in that way. Obviously, we'll see if we can fit him in that way. and he still has that going for him. He's been a good receiver. I've seen him play the last four years in the same division and he had a couple good routes here today." Riddick said he was blindsided by the Lions' decision to cut him, but ultimately not shocked. "It's the name of the game," Riddick said. "It just kind of sparked that fire in you and it's lit." He decided that the Broncs were the right fight "[b]ecause they are going to utilize my talent and my strengths." "I have a lot of experience being in the game for six years," Riddick said. "We got a young room   very talented, but hopefully I can help them out in terms of things they can see before it happens. You only can get that from experience, so hopefully it comes in handy." Ultimately, it won't come in handy for one of the guys currently on the roster, because in the zero-sum game of putting a team together, Riddick's arrival means someone else will be gone, assuming Riddick makes the team.


Longtime professional surfer Sunny Garcia has been hospitalized, the World Surf League announced on Twitter early Tuesday morning. The league confirmed "with heavy hearts" that Garcia has been admitted to the intensive care unit at an unspecified hospital amid speculation about his condition late Monday. The 49-year-old Hawaiian has won the Triple Crown of Surfing   which consists of three challenging events off the coast of Oahu   on six occasions, most recently in 2004. "Sunny has always been a great champion of surfing, both in and out of the water," the World Surf League wrote on Twitter . "Our prayers are with him and his loved ones at this deeply challenging time." The WSL did not specify what led to Garcia's hospitalization. With heavy hearts we confirm that Sunny Garcia is in the ICU in the hospital. Sunny has always been a great champion of surfing, both in and out of the water. Our prayers are with him and his loved ones at this deeply challenging time. pic.twitter.com/re0F3l9toI   World Surf League (@wsl) April 30, 2019 Garcia has been a professional surfer for more than three decades, becoming one of Hawaii's most accomplished and well-known representatives in the sport. He won the World Surf League's world championship in 2000, when the organization was known as the Association of Surfing Professionals, and he was inducted into the Hawaii Sports Hall of Fame in 2015 . Contact Tom Schad at tschad@usatoday.com or on Twitter @Tom_Schad . This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Longtime pro surfer Sunny Garcia hospitalized


ST. LOUIS (KMOV.com) --- The Hometown Hero is living it up with Lord Stanley as they return to St. Louis Saturday afternoon. The cup was handed off to the left winger to enjoy and to do whatever he could imagine with. Living up to his nickname, Maroon did the most St. Louis thing ever. He ate toasted raviolis out of the cup with a superfan Laila Anderson at Charlie Gitto's. The Blues shared this video of the feast. Toasted ravs served in the #StanleyCup . Yes, @patmaroon just did the most St. Louis thing ever. #stlblues pic.twitter.com/yqIcJ3D8t2   St. Louis Blues 🏆 (@StLouisBlues) July 20, 2019 Earlier today, Maroon shared a bowl of Cinnamon Toast Crunch with his son. Cinnamon Toast Crunch: Breakfast of Champions' sons. #stlblues #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/qAjXMZU6gS   St. Louis Blues 🏆 (@StLouisBlues) July 20, 2019


FARMINGDALE, N.Y.   Well, that didn't work out so well. Tiger Woods showed rust and the results from not practicing much here this week at Bethpage Black ahead of the PGA Championship. He hovered around the cut line most of Friday and ultimately ended up on the wrong side of it. As a result, he will not play the weekend. Here are my final thoughts from a long, odd week: • Tiger hadn't played in 32 days, played nine holes here this week leading up to the championship, and didn't feel well. That adds up to a missed cut. Tiger: "There's no reason why I can't get up to speed again and crank it back up. I've got to start feeling a little better first before that happens. We'll do that first and then start cranking it back up again." PGA Championship: Scores | Full coverage • It seems like Tiger felt worse than he really wanted people to know. We know he didn't feel well enough to come out on Wednesday and practice and play nine holes. He did seem better on Thursday, but on Friday he looked like he was grinding and going through the motions at times. He didn't appear to have much energy. • Tee shots were all over the lot. It was hard to watch. He hit only three fairways all day and didn't hit his first until the ninth hole. Here's his tee shots: 1-left; 2-right; 3-11 feet (par3); 4-left; 5-left; 6-left; 7-left; 8-25 feet (par 3); 9-fairway; 10-left; 11-right; 12-right; 13-left; 14-55 feet (par 3); 15-fairway; 16-left; 17-40 feet (par 4); 18-fairway. • The above note about the missed fairways is really all that needs to be said. You just cannot shoot a good score around this place while not in the fairway. It's not going to happen. He made three birdies and six bogeys. Tough couple days. It happens. pic.twitter.com/9gKVtes2kq   Tiger Tracker (@GCTigerTracker) May 17, 2019 • This is the Tiger Woods that we have. One who can win the Masters, then turn around and miss the cut at the PGA Championship. He worked so hard to get into form for Augusta that it was always going to be difficult to expect too much from him here this week. That week in Georgia took a lot out of him. It just did. • Let's look ahead. Tiger didn't say anything about his upcoming schedule, but chances are he'll play the Memorial in two weeks. Especially with a missed cut here, it's hard to imagine he'd say no to playing in Jack Nicklaus' tournament. Two weeks after that it's the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach. • The final word from the man himself: "You know, I'm the Masters champion and 43 years old, and that's a pretty good accomplishment."


Football Perspective writer Brad Oremland is attempting to rank the top 100 NFL players of all-time, and former Seattle Seahawks left tackle Walter Jones came in at No. 93 overall. Who are the 100 best players in pro football history? Today at FP, @bradoremland breaks down numbers 100 to 91 https://t.co/OeGeU9TVBg - Football Perspective (@fbgchase) July 9, 2019 "Walter Jones was probably the best pass protector of his generation, but also a talented run blocker who cleared paths for Ricky Watters and Shaun Alexander," Oremland wrote. "A top-10 draft pick (6th overall) out of Florida State, Jones anchored the Seahawks' line during a time when it was widely regarded as being among the best in the NFL." Jones was the third Seahawks player to get inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, after Steve Largent and Cortez Kennedy. Joined by guard Steve Hutchinson, himself a Hall of Fame hopeful, the duo formed one of the most impressive left sides of an offensive line in NFL history - paving the way for Alexander's incredible 2005 season where he rushed for 1,880 yards and 27 touchdowns. Jones was an eight-time Pro Bowler from 2001-2008 and was named an All-Pro four times. Jones, who remains active with the Seahawks organization, will be forever known as one of the best players in franchise history - and one of the greatest of all-time. MORE: UFC fighter Ben Askren had an excellent response to getting knocked out in 5 seconds Expected starting lineup for Lakers with LeBron James at point guard Honor thy father: Quinn Cook signed with Lakers for good reason Full audio recording of Tyreek Hill, fiancée Crystal Espinal released Three Potential Trade Destinations for Russell Westbrook


The crowd at the first 2020 Democratic presidential primary debate on Wednesday night broke into laughter during an awkward technical glitch that resulted in some NBC moderators microphones being left on while they were backstage. As candidates were asked a question about gun control from NBC News's Chuck Todd, former moderators could be heard in the background saying: "I need to go to the restroom" and "someone's got my binder." The candidates, Todd and fellow moderator Rachel Maddow briefly appeared confused as the comments were broadcast over the speakers in the entire arena, before realizing it was a hot mic issue. "We are hearing our colleagues audio. If the control room could turn off the mics of our previous moderators..." Todd said laughing. After he explained the issue the entire arena, including the candidates, broke into laughter. "We prepared for everything. We did not prepare for this," Maddow chimed in, before the debate cut to a commercial break while the technical issue was sorted out. NBC can't get the moderators' mics turned off at #DemocraticDebate pic.twitter.com/78QtJokAUt - Sarah Reese Jones (@PoliticusSarah) June 27, 2019 The issue was quickly fixed and the debate continued, but social media users quickly jumped on the mistake, which marked a lighter moment in the midst of some more heated policy discussions. Democracy dies when you don't turn off the mics of the prior moderators - Preet Bharara (@PreetBharara) June 27, 2019 What if everyone on stage just got real quiet and we all got to eavesdrop on the live mics for a few minutes - James Poniewozik (@poniewozik) June 27, 2019 Lol, live look at whoever is in charge of cutting candidates mics. pic.twitter.com/xVcgbRVFIh - Gadi Schwartz (@GadiNBC) June 27, 2019 The hot mics Elizabeth Warren pic.twitter.com/pMxYCM4lNs - BuzzFeed News (@BuzzFeedNews) June 27, 2019


Retief Goosen has had success in major championships, winning a pair of U.S. Opens in 2001 and 2004. He also has played well at Firestone Country Club, finishing T-4 in the 2008 WGC-Bridgestone Invitational and third in 2010. So with the Bridgestone Senior Players Championship being played at Firestone, there was some good karma going for the South African, and he took advantage of it by birdieing his final two holes for a two-shot win over Jay Haas and Tim Petrovic. "It's been 10 years since I last won a tournament," Goosen said. "The nerves were there, and to have those nerves a little bit again in the last few weeks, you've just got to put yourself in a position all the time to get used to it again. That's what I've done and it finally paid off this week." Firestone is a course that rewards length off the tee and Goosen provided that, averaging 295 yards with his 9-degree Callaway Epic Flash Sub Zero driver to rank second in the field in driving distance. He also holed some critical putts with his Odyssey O-Works Black Marxman putter, including a 15-footer for birdie on 17 and a 10-footer at the last to seal the victory. Goosen, a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame, had been coming close to his first senior win, with two top-four finishes in his last four events. But at Firestone, he got his first win in a decade. "It was an up-and-down year so far," Goosen said. "I had my chances a few weeks ago and didn't do it. It's nice to pull this one off." What Retief Goosen had in the bag at the Bridgestone Senior Players Championship : Ball: Callaway Chrome Soft X Driver: Callaway Epic Flash Sub Zero , 9 degrees 3-wood: Callaway Epic Flash , 15 degrees Hybrid: Tour Edge CBX 119, 19 degrees Irons (4-PW): Callaway X-Forged 18 Wedges: Callaway Mack Daddy 4 (52, 56, 60 degrees) Putter: Odyssey O-Works Black Marxman See the video.


Having worked our way through the NFC South's best quarterbacks , running backs , wide receivers , tight ends , offensive linemen and defensive tackles , we are now shifting focus to the defensive end position, where there's one clear front-runner for the 2019 season. Falcons fans may not like it, but this particular division rival is in a world of his own when it comes to this list. Cameron Jordan - Saints Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports 2018 Stats: 49 tackles, 18 TFL, 12 sacks, 21 QB hits, PFF grade: 90 Jordan has been a disruptive force for eight years and has not missed a single game since he was drafted back in 2011. Now 29 years old, Jordan is still a dominant player. He finished last season with 12 sacks on a Saints team that came one no-call from making the Super Bowl. Jordan's career numbers against division rivals are staggering. He has posted 14 sacks and 28 QB hits against Atlanta, 11.5 sacks and 21 QB hits against Tampa Bay and eight sacks and 16 QB hits against Carolina. He's easily the best defensive end in the division and possibly on his way to the Hall of Fame. Mario Addison - Panthers Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports 2018 Stats: 35 tackles, 11 TFL, 9 sacks, 12 QB hits, PFF grade: 69.9 Addison is the type of guy who's been overlooked every step of the way during his career, but we won't overlook him today. A former undrafted free agent out of Troy, Addison worked his way up to a starting spot for the Panthers back in 2017, and has became one of the most consistent defensive ends in the entire NFL. Though he's slightly undersized for the position and going on 32 years old, Addison can hold his own. Over the last three years, Addison has averaged 9.83 sacks and 14 QB hits per season. Jason Pierre-Paul - Buccaneers Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports 2018 Stats: 58 tackles, 16 TFL, 12.5 sacks, 20 QB hits, PFF grade: 60.1 Pierre-Paul still has elite pass-rush ability but lacks the consistency to be one of the all-time greats. He's recorded at least 12.5 sacks three different times in his career, including last year. However, JPP has never posted back-to-back seasons with double-digit sacks. His production in 2018 was outstanding though, as he finished with 20 QB hits and 16 tackles for a loss. Going forward, JPP might finally reach 10 sacks two years in a row if he can just manage to avoid getting hurt off the field. Adrian Clayborn - Falcons Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports 2018 Stats: 11 tackles, 3 TFL, 2.5 sacks, 13 QB hits, PFF grade: 67.7 Clayborn left the Falcons for a one-year, Super Bowl stint with the Patriots in 2018. Even though his sack numbers dipped, Clayborn was one of the most effective pass rushers in football. He didn't start for New England, but they used him brilliantly as a situational rusher. Clayborn led the NFL with a 17.3 pressure rate last year. Now back in Atlanta where he had a career-best 9.5 sacks in 2017, he should bring some stability to the Falcons' edge rotation, which hasn't exactly solidified itself with Vic Beasley's regression and McKinley still developing. Things are looking up with Clayborn back in the picture, though. Takk McKinley - Falcons Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports 2018 Stats: 22 tackles, 7 TFL, 7 sacks, 15 QB hits, PFF grade: 62.2 McKinley is an exciting player to watch, even if his sack totals aren't quite there yet. In 2018, Takk's pressure rate of 15.6 % was the third best among edge rushers . Entering his third year in the league, Takk needs to take that next step and become a consistent threat to finish plays in the backfield. Atlanta's defense was decimated by injuries last year but should get a nice boost from the return of Clayborn and the addition of rookie John Cominsky. If McKinley makes the leap, the Falcons' defensive line could be second-best in the division behind Carolina. Follow @TheFalconsWire and @MattUrben on Twitter! MORE: LaVar Ball offers explanation for his inappropriate remark to ESPN's Molly Qerim NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players Dez Bryant tweets in support of LaVar Ball after ESPN ban D'Angelo Russell open to Lakers return with Magic Johnson gone The six teams most likely to miss the playoffs after making it in 2018-2019


Houston Astros star pitcher Justin Verlander is a first-ballot Hall of Famer. That's been known for some time now. Taking on the Milwaukee Brewers Wednesday evening, Verlander added to his Cooperstown resume in a big way. The former Cy Young winner and seven-time All-Star struck out a career-high 15 batters in seven innings. All 15 strikeouts were of the swinging variety, putting Verlander in an elite group. Justin Verlander has a career-high 15 strikeouts tonight. And they're all swinging strikeouts. It's just the 5th time in the pitch-tracking era (since 2008) that a pitcher has had 15+ swinging strikeouts, joining Max Scherzer (twice), Carlos Carrasco & Danny Duffy.   Sarah Langs (@SlangsOnSports) June 13, 2019 What's even crazier about this performance is the fact that 75 of Verlander's 100 pitches were strikes. Verlander also caused 29 swings and misses throughout the game. He's only the second pitcher in Astros history to strikeout 15 batters without a single walk, joining all-time great Randy Johnson in that club. That's just some pure domination right there from the veteran. And while Verlander did give up three solo homers, we can add this to his Hall of Fame credentials. Related slideshow: The 2019 MLB season (Provided by imagn)


MEXICO CITY, May 25 (Reuters) - A Mexican military helicopter engaged in firefighting operations crashed in central Mexico on Friday, killing five members of the Navy crew and an inspector with the national forestry commission, the Navy said on Saturday. The MI-17 helicopter came down about 55 miles (89 km) north of the town of Jalpan de Sierra in the central state of Queretaro, where it had been working to help extinguish a forest fire, the Navy said. Reasons for the crash were not immediately clear. A reconnaissance team found debris from the helicopter early in the morning, after operations had to be suspended during the night due to adverse weather conditions, a Navy statement said. Officials, including President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, held a minute's silence for the crew on Friday after news of the crash began to circulate. (Reporting by Lizbeth Diaz; editing by Dan Grebler and G Crosse)


The Blue Jackets have locked up part of their goaltending tandem for next season, announcing the re-signing of Joonas Korpisalo to a one-year contract. CapFriendly reports the deal is worth $1.15M. With Sergei Bobrovsky expected to depart in free agency, Korpisalo is expected to have an opportunity to lock down the number one role next season, something that GM Jarmo Kekalainen alluded to in a statement: The 2019-20 season will provide Joonas Korpisalo with a great opportunity to prove himself in the National Hockey League and I am confident that he is ready for that challenge. He has played sparingly over the past three seasons and that can be difficult, especially for a young goaltender, but he has all the tools   size, quickness, athleticism and a passion to win   that it takes to be a very successful goaltender in this league. Korpisalo played in 27 games with Columbus last season, posting a 2.95 GAA with a .897 SV%, a number that matched his career low. Over parts of four NHL seasons, he has yet to really emerge as a potential starter of the future despite that being the hope for him for several years now. But with Bobrovsky gone and prospect Elvis Merzlikins expected to be their other goalie, Korpisalo now has a chance to really solidify himself. Accordingly, the one-year term should come as minimal surprise. The 25-year-old will still be a restricted free agent next offseason with arbitration eligibility so if he can secure the starting role, a long-term deal at that time makes more sense. If not, the team should easily be able to change direction between the pipes at that time.


The Yankees announced tonight that third baseman Miguel Andujar will undergo surgery to repair the labrum tear in his right shoulder next Monday. He's expected to miss the remainder of the 2019 season. The team and fans alike had huge hopes for Andujar, who finished second in 2018 American League Rookie of the Year voting, but his 2019 campaign will unfortunately come to an end after just a dozen games and 49 plate appearances. The 23-year-old originally landed on the injured list after just three games and missed the entire month of April as well as some time in early May before opting to return in an attempt to play through the injury. Andujar, though, went just 3-for-34 at the plate with a walk and nine strikeouts in his brief return to the active roster before being placed back on the IL. Yankees skipper Aaron Boone said yesterday that Andujar was once again weighing his options and planned to talk them over with his family, though the decision apparently didn't take all that long this time around. The injury to Andujar is the most serious the Yankees have faced in a season that has already been permeated by health woes, but the team currently has both Gleyber Torres and DJ LeMahieu healthy as well as Gio Urshela playing the best baseball of his professional career. The club eventually hopes to have both Troy Tulowitzki and Didi Gregorius back in the infield mix as well, and if that happens, they'll still have a strong mix of options to pair with first baseman Luke Voit in rounding out the infield. That said, the impact of losing a bat that produced a .297/.328/.527 batting line with 27 homers, 47 doubles and a pair of triples a year ago can't be understated. Andujar was a key middle-of-the-order presence for last year's 100-win Yankees club, and while there's no shortage or internal options to replace him on a fully healthy club, it's also unlikely that any of the alternatives can match that level of offensive output. Whoever shoulders the load at third base for the remainder of the season will likely be a defensive upgrade over Andujar, who struggled with the glove last season. Andujar will still accrue Major League service time while he finishes out the season on the injured list, and he'll cross the two-year mark in the months to come. He won't be eligible for arbitration until after the 2020 season and won't be a free agent until the 2023-24 offseason. The Yankees, meanwhile, will be able to easily open a 40-man roster spot by transferring him to the 60-day injured list the next time a need arises.


Curious just how far your dollar goes in Anaheim? We've rounded up the latest places for rent via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to scoring affordable apartments in Anaheim with a budget of up to $3,200/month. Read on for the listings. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.) Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Links included in this article may earn Hoodline a commission on clicks and transactions. 1921 Union St. (Southeast Anaheim) Listed at $3,115/month, this 1,057-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment is located at 1921 Union St. The unit has a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting, a walk-in closet and in-unit laundry. Amenities offered with the building include garage parking. The property is cat-friendly and dog-friendly. Be prepared for a $500 pet fee. Walk Score indicates that this location is quite walkable, is relatively bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options. (Take a look at the complete listing here .) 1331 E. Katella Ave. (Platinum Triangle) Next, there's this two-bedroom, two-bathroom unit over at 1331 E. Katella Ave. It's listed for $3,195/month for its 1,175 square feet. In the unit, expect air conditioning, a walk-in closet, a fireplace, in-unit laundry and high ceilings. Cats and dogs are not welcome. According to Walk Score, this location is car-dependent, is somewhat bikeable and has some transit options. (Take a gander at the complete listing here .) 2100 E. Katella Ave. (Platinum Triangle) Here's a 1,549-square-foot three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment at 2100 E. Katella Ave. that's going for $3,200/month. The building boasts a gym, a swimming pool and secured entry. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly, but there are breed restrictions. The listing specifies a $250 pet fee. According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is car-dependent, is relatively bikeable and has good transit options. (Check out the complete listing here .) Working with a tight budget? Here are the cheapest rentals recently listed in Anaheim . This story was created automatically using local real estate data from Zumper and Apartment Guide , then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Manchester United have been heavily linked with a move for Sporting CP and Portugal star Bruno Fernandes this summer, who looks set for a move away from the Primeira Liga. However, it now seems as if the Red Devils are pursuing an alternative as they look to boost their central midfield options ahead of the 2019/20 campaign. As reported by Gazzetta dello Sport (via Sport Witness ), Lazio midfielder and long-term United target Sergej Milinkovic-Savic has reemerged as an alternative midfield option for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The Manchester club were heavily linked with a move for the Serbian prior to the 2018 World Cup, but talks of a deal quietened following his underwhelming performances in the tournament. Just one summer later, speculation has arisen again, as Fernandes is still yet to ink a deal with Manchester United - despite reports of the Portuguese's agent agreeing a €6m-per-year salary packet for his player with the Red Devils. Lazio's sporting director Igli Tare has been having 'ongoing contacts' with the Manchester club, whilst Milnikovic-Savic's agent, former Chelsea striker Mateja Kezman, is expected to join the discussions shortly. Whilst the Rome club initially suggested they would hold out for a bid of at least £70m, United are currently only prepared to spend £64m for the box-to-box player. 16 & 10 - Sergej Milinkovic-Savic has been the youngest player to reach the double figures of both goals (16) and assists (10) in the last two Serie A seasons. Future.   OptaPaolo (@OptaPaolo) July 24, 2018 However, the deal is said to have hit a bump in the road, as further reports from Italy suggest that the Serie A club's president is insisting that they hold out for a bid of around £100m - nearly a 50% increase on what they previously indicated would be acceptable. Talks between all parties may have stumbled somewhat, but what is clear is Lazio's willingness to cash in on their prized asset. For this reason alone, a deal to bring Milinkovic-Savic looks increasingly likely and it is sure to become one of the main transfer sagas of this summer's window.


Exclusive - West Ham's hopes of signing Celta Vigo striker Maxi Gomez may have been dashed by their own decision to send an agent on their behalf to negotiate the deal - instead of a club official. The Hammers looked set to sign Gomez after re-entering the chase earlier this week, after it was reported that the Uruguayan would prefer to move to London ahead of Champions League qualifiers Valencia. Celta agreed to negotiate with West Ham even though they had already struck a deal with their Liga counterparts, as they were under the impression Gomez's £45m release clause would be paid in full. Instead, 90min understands that West Ham sent agent Will Salthouse to Vigo and an alternative payment structure was proposed. Said structure failed to trigger the clause as it was not an up front payment, and Celta instead opted to proceed with Valencia's offer. Their proposal will see Celta receive £14.5m plus Santi Mina, while Jorge Sáenz will arrive on loan. Salthouse was recommended to West Ham owner David Sullivan by his son Jack, even while not directly employed by the club. The Hammers chief agreed to go along with the proposal despite the concerns of club officials. West Ham consider the Gomez deal dead, but still retain interest in Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson. The 27-year-old is a proven Premier League goalscorer - he notched 14 last season - and is a current England international. The Cherries don't wish to sell Wilson, though, and have no financial need to do so. They're even hopeful Wilson will opt to sign a new £100,000-a-week contract to end speculation over his future, though may consider a sale if Wilson wishes to leave. Even still, the club are confident the deal will be completed before the start of the season. Currently, West Ham have only two first-team strikers on their books - Javier Hernandez and Jordan Hugill - after Marko Arnautovic completed a £22.5 move to the Chinese Super League.


One month to the day after he was struck by a bullet in a shooting that killed his best friend, New York Giants rookie cornerback Corey Ballentine took team reps for the first time today at the team's fourth OTA session. Ballentine was shot in the leg April 28 in his home state of Kansas in an incident that took the life of roommate Dwane Simmons. Ballentine had been selected by the Giants in the sixth round of the NFL draft the day before. Exactly one month after he was shot, Corey Ballentine was on the field taking team reps for the first time as a Giant https://t.co/kLKHXGFknw via @Newsday - Tom Rock (@TomRock_Newsday) May 28, 2019 More from Newsday's Tom Rock: It was just a week ago that Ballentine was not even outdoors with the team during the start of OTAs. Then he started doing some work with trainers, some individual drills, all of which led to Tuesday's debut in 11-on-11 snaps. He lined up with the third-string defense, his performance unremarkable except for the backstory from the past 30 days. "He's doing what he can do," Pat Shurmur said. "He looked good moving around and he's getting better each day." He stretched and went through drills early in practice and spent most of the workout as a spectator. It wasn't until late in the on-field portion of the event that Ballentine lined up with his teammates for the first time. Ballentine was said to be closer to working soon and the team was not going to rush him. Today was a positive step in the Washburn product's recovery. The Giants have a glut of young talent at cornerback with rookies Ballentine, Deandre Baker and Julian Love joining veteran Janoris Jenkins and second-year players Sam Beal and Grant Haley. MORE: Draymond Green to LeBron James' 14-Year-Old Son: "I'm at Your F--king Neck This Summer" Omari Spellman calls out Josh Hart over shocking Lakers draft story Packers should have one of NFL's most improved secondaries in 2019 Ahead of Finals, Stephen Curry defends Kevin Durant against critics Jimmy Butler would reportedly like playing with LeBron James


Lewis Hamilton edged Valtteri Bottas as Mercedes claimed a comfortable one-two in the opening practice session for Formula 1's French Grand Prix. The Mercedes duo led the lead Ferrari of Charles Leclerc by almost four tenths of a second at Paul Ricard. Mercedes took control of a largely uneventful session heading towards the final half-hour, while Ferrari's influence was limited after a bout of early running and then a late rise up the order. Bottas put Mercedes on top for the first time after half an hour of running but was displaced by second round of runs approaching the one-hour mark. Pierre Gasly's Red Bull and the McLaren of Lando Norris had very brief spells in P1 as they switched to fresh soft tyres. However, Bottas then moved to the top on his own new set of softs, before Hamilton surged ahead on a 1m33.272s. That got whittled down to a 1m32.738s, which Bottas was just unable to match and had to settle for a time 0.069s slower. Leclerc ended the session third, 0.373s off the pace, after demoting Max Verstappen's Red Bull. Verstappen was 0.8s off the pace in fourth as his team had a scruffy session, with the Dutchman and teammate Gasly both suffering spins. Sebastian Vettel languished down the order for most of FP1 as Ferrari opted for a lot of running early on as it evaluated new aero parts. That meant Vettel was among the last of those to go out for a second run, initially improving to 12th and then to fifth, albeit a full second off the pace. Gasly managed to haul himself into sixth and avoid being beaten by a member of the non-big three teams, but by less than 0.02s. Norris finished best-of-the-rest for McLaren, just behind Gasly   who was lucky not to plough his Red Bull into the wall after a lurid off at Turn 4. Gasly lost the rear of his car through the Turn 3 right-hander and slid sideways off track to the right of Turn 4, coming to a rest just before the barriers. Carlos Sainz completed a seventh-eighth result for McLaren in FP1 and Daniel Ricciardo's Renault was ninth, 0.28s off having lost time when he clipped a kerb and the team had to check for damage. Alex Albon completed the top 10 for Toro Rosso. A water leak consigned Romain Grosjean to the Haas garage for most of the session. The Frenchman managed just nine laps and was 4.8s off the pace, behind the two Williams drivers as FP1 stand-in Nicholas Latifi outpaced Robert Kubica but 0.025s. ClaDriver ChassisLapsTimeGap 1 Lewis Hamilton Mercedes 21 1'32.738 2 Valtteri Bottas Mercedes 20 1'32.807 0.069 3 Charles Leclerc Ferrari 21 1'33.111 0.373 4 Max Verstappen Red Bull 20 1'33.618 0.880 5 Sebastian Vettel Ferrari 22 1'33.790 1.052 6 Pierre Gasly Red Bull 20 1'34.091 1.353 7 Lando Norris McLaren 23 1'34.110 1.372 8 Carlos Sainz Jr. McLaren 26 1'34.261 1.523 9 Daniel Ricciardo Renault 18 1'34.540 1.802 10 Alex Albon Toro Rosso 25 1'34.804 2.066 11 Sergio Perez Racing Point 21 1'34.809 2.071 12 Nico Hulkenberg Renault 25 1'34.810 2.072 13 Lance Stroll Racing Point 22 1'35.063 2.325 14 Daniil Kvyat Toro Rosso 24 1'35.326 2.588 15 Kevin Magnussen Haas 19 1'35.410 2.672 16 Kimi Raikkonen Alfa Romeo 22 1'35.522 2.784 17 Antonio Giovinazzi Alfa Romeo 22 1'36.102 3.364 18 Nicholas Latifi Williams 25 1'37.147 4.409 19 Robert Kubica Williams 27 1'37.172 4.434 20 Romain Grosjean Haas 9 1'37.620 4.882 View full results


When Samsung first showcased the Infinity-O display, with its signature hole-punch design, the discussion revolved around whether or not Samsung's idea was preferable to the iPhone X-style notch. In the end, it's really just a matter of personal preference. But when it comes to creative wallpapers to hide the cut-out, the notch is no competition for the hole-punch, as we've seen on multiple occasions over the past few months. Samsung announced that it teamed up with Disney to create a selection of wallpapers for the Galaxy S10 that make perfect use of the front camera hole. If you've been looking for a clever way to hide it, all of these wallpapers utilize the Infinity-O hole in some form or fashion, disguising its true purpose. "Harnessing the creativity this display characteristic unlocks, Samsung Electronics and Disney recently launched a new range of background wallpaper options," the company said . "Following on from the Disney AR Emojis released last year, Samsung and Disney have brought fan-favorite characters from Disney and Pixar's The Incredibles and Walt Disney Animation Studios' Frozen and Zootopia right to the home screens of the Galaxy S10." Samsung even released a video to commemorate the collaboration between the two companies: Samsung sells a wide variety of wallpapers on the Galaxy Store, but these Disney and Pixar wallpapers are actually free to download for all Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10e owners. Samsung says that it plans to collaborate with other companies in the future, and those wallpapers will presumably be free as well. Sign up for BGR's Newsletter . For the latest news, follow us on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram .


Missed the the most recent top news in Boston? Read on for everything you need to know. Sources: Child dies in multi-car crash in Lawrence A child died as a result of a two-car crash in Lawrence, multiple sources confirmed. Read the full story on Boston 25 News . 2 people shot outside KFC The victims were transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to police. Read the full story on WBZ | CBS Boston . Woman struck by foul ball at Red Sox game A woman received medical attention after being struck by a foul ball during a game at Fenway Park. Read the full story on 7News - WHDH Boston . Carbon tax proposal gaining steam on Beacon Hill A bill designed to rev up the state's reliance on renewable energy by imposing a charge on carbon emissions is winning support the Massachusetts Statehouse. Read the full story on 7News - WHDH Boston . This story was created automatically using data about news stories on social media from CrowdTangle , then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


With the New York Giants set to have a break before the start of training camp on July 24, rookie quarterback Daniel Jones intends to keep working throughout the summer. Jones has been making strides this spring and is impressing coaches along the way. The 22-year-old has been picking up the offense quickly and is, day-by-day, disproving a few of the narratives surrounding him, such as the idea that he doesn't have arm strength and lacks accuracy on his deep balls. Despite his turning heads, Jones is not resting on his laurels and instead plans on taking the time off from the team to work more. Today, Jones told the media he intended on going to Duke to train prior to the start of training camp. Daniel Jones says he plans to go back to Duke and do some offseason work there as the team takes some time away before #Giants Training Camp - Madelyn Burke (@MadelynBurke) June 11, 2019 It'll be interesting to see if Jones and his predecessor, Eli Manning, will be together at Duke. Manning, who was mentored by current Duke head coach David Cutcliffe while he was at Mississippi, has been known to spend his summers working with his old collegiate head coach. Things are heating up quickly for Jones. He has been receiving mostly positive reviews as the spring has gone along, and some even have Jones competing for the starting job with Manning. That's a far cry from the opinions of Jones that came out when the Giants drafted him at No. 6 overall in April. Jones is saying and doing all the right things. Having a rookie with the kind of work ethic Jones displays is a positive sign for the future of Big Blue's quarterback situation, whether that future comes this year or next. MORE: Women's World Cup: USWNT stuns Thailand with four goals in six minutes Kevin Durant Has a $31.5 Million Player Option; Will Warriors Offer Him Supermax Contract? Coach Matt LaFleur feels good about Packers' young, fast WR group How Kevin Durant's Achilles injury alters Kyrie Irving's free agency Watch as jury convicts former NFL player Kellen Winslow Jr. of raping homeless woman


Chest pain could be caused by a variety of medical conditions. Chest pain can be a symptom of a heart attack or a gallbladder issue. GERD or an irritated nerve could also be causing your chest pain. Any kind of pain is unpleasant, but experiencing chest pain can be particularly alarming since it could signify an issue with your heart. Though chest pain isn't always caused by a serious medical problem , it's important to be aware of what this kind of pain may mean and when you may want to see a doctor. Here are some of the most common causes of chest pain. Keep in mind that although this list may be useful to reference, if you are experiencing any sort of chest pain, you may want to seek medical attention. Chest pain is one symptom of a heart attack One of the most serious causes of chest pain is a heart attack, also known as a myocardial infarction. A heart attack occurs when the blood supply to the heart is blocked , often by a blood clot. "If someone is experiencing a heart attack, they may feel a persistent, uncomfortable pressure or squeezing in the center of their chest," Dr. Campbell Rogers , chief medical officer at HeartFlow, told INSIDER. He said this pressure may go away and come back. However, not everyone experiences heart attacks in the same way. Though individuals of all genders often experience chest pain when having a heart attack, women are more likely to also experience pain in one or both arms , sweating, unusual fatigue, back or jaw pain, or shortness of breath. Chest pain might be a symptom of a panic attack Panic attacks are episodes of extreme anxiety that are often accompanied by physical symptoms. During panic attacks, some people experience chest pains that can feel distressingly like a heart problem. Similar to heart attacks, panic attacks can cause sharp chest pains, shortness of breath, shaking, and a racing heart, per Medical News Today. According to the National Health Service, most panic attacks last between a few minutes and half an hour . Though they can feel like medical emergencies, panic attacks usually pass on their own and aren't dangerous. Deep, slow breathing can help ease symptoms during an attack, but it's worth contacting a health care professional if you've never experienced a panic attack before or are experiencing them regularly. An aortic dissection is a rare but life-threatening cause of chest pain Aortic dissection is a condition in which a tear develops in the aorta, the large vessel that carries blood away from the heart. According to the Mayo Clinic, this often leads to a flow of blood pushing the inner and outer layers of the aorta apart . Though this condition is rare, it is seen often seen in men in their 60s and 70s. "Aortic dissection is typically characterized by a tearing sensation between the shoulder blades," Dr. Kyle Varner , an internal medicine specialist, told INSIDER. He also said if someone is experiencing this they may have different blood-pressure levels in each arm. "It is important to rule this out when evaluating chest pain because the treatment for heart attacks can make this condition worse," he added. Unfortunately, aortic dissection is a potentially fatal condition if it is not identified and treated early. Other symptoms of this condition include trouble walking, leg pain or numbness, severe abdominal pain, difficulty speaking, or weakness on one side of the body. One of the most common causes of chest pain is actually related to the ribs Costochondritis is a common type of chest pain that is caused by inflammation of the cartilage that joins the ribs to the sternum. Though it may feel unsettling, costochondritis isn't typically dangerous and it is usually associated with excessive exercise (especially bench presses and push-ups), prolonged or severe coughing, or viral infections that cause achiness in one's body. According to the National Health Service, costochondritis usually resolves on its own after a few weeks but it can sometimes last for several months or more. "Given you stop the primary aggravating factor and take good care of yourself, the prognosis for recovery is very good with little intervention," Keaton Ray , physical therapist and orthopedic specialist, told INSIDER. Chest pain can be caused by an irritated nerve Chest pain can sometimes happen when one of the nerves that branch out of your neck (cervical spine) or middle back (thoracic spine) becomes irritated or inflamed. These nerves give sensation to all areas of the body, including your chest. "When a nerve becomes 'pinched' or irritated at the spinal level, it can cause pain to radiate into the chest region . This pain is often burning and hard to pinpoint. It may feel better when lying down reclined and worse with prolonged poor posturing," Dr. Ray told INSIDER. Though an irritated nerve is not always dangerous, it is important to rule out any more serious conditions by consulting a doctor. GERD is another common reason for chest pain Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition in which stomach acid travels back up through the esophagus, causing pain and a burning sensation . It's often linked to a weakening of the muscle at the top of the stomach and it can cause sharp chest pains. Risk factors for GERD include being overweight, being pregnant, and having high stress levels . People with GERD may also notice a sour taste in their mouth when they wake up or increased symptoms after consuming red wine, chocolate, red meats, and peppermint. Chest pain is a primary symptom of a pulmonary embolism A pulmonary embolism occurs when a blood clot blocks one artery or multiple arteries in one's lungs . "Patients would feel a sudden onset chest pain, often accompanied by shortness of breath or fainting. This blockage leads to a mismatch of oxygen in the lungs and, in severe cases, can cause sudden cardiac death from heart failure," Leon Chen , nurse practitioner and clinical assistant professor at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing, told INSIDER. This condition can be life-threatening and if you feel you're experiencing a pulmonary embolism you'll want to seek immediate medical attention. Sharp, squeezing chest pain can sometimes be caused by a gallbladder problem Biliary colic can feel similar to the symptoms of a heart attack but it's actually caused by a blocked gallbladder bile duct , according to a report published by Harvard Medical School. This blockage is typically caused by a gallstone, which is a small mass made of cholesterol or hardened bilirubin. "Biliary colic is characterized by a sudden onset of a sharp or squeezing pain, usually in the upper stomach or the right upper part of the torso. It is often brought on by a fatty meal," said Dr. Varner. Bouts of biliary colic typically resolve on their own after one to five hours , though you may feel discomfort for up to a day afterward. Though biliary colic isn't usually dangerous in and of itself, people who experience repeated episodes may need to have their gallbladders removed. Spasms of the esophagus can sometimes cause chest pain The esophagus is the tube running from your mouth to your chest that carries food into your stomach. Problems with the esophagus, including distal esophageal spasm and hypercontractile esophagus , can cause shooting pains in the chest area near your heart. Esophageal spasms can be painful and alarming, especially if you've never experienced them. According to the Mayo Clinic, they most commonly affect people between the ages of 60 and 80 and have been linked with high blood pressure, anxiety, and depression. Symptoms of esophageal spasms also include difficulty swallowing or an inability to swallow as well as feeling as though there is food caught in the center of your chest. Related Video: Chest Pain? It May Be Heart Disease (Provided by the Golf Channel)


The MLS Chicago Fire won't be the only thing sporting flames this weekend in the Windy City. That's because Martin Truex Jr., Kyle Busch and the rest of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series are headed to town for a showdown at Chicagoland Speedway in the Camping World 400 (Sunday, 3 p.m. ET, NBCSN). And when it comes to putting down laps along with some really big stats, good luck finding two athletes who are perched higher atop their game than the two Joe Gibbs Racing teammates. RELATED: Full Chicagoland schedule For Truex, the last eight races have constituted quite a run including a unique combination of four wins   coming at short tracks (Richmond and Dover), in a test of endurance (the Coca-Cola 600) and at arguably the most challenging road course (Sonoma). His 504 laps led in the past eight races are nearly double that of any other driver, according to Racing Insights. Meanwhile, for Busch, he is the only driver who has matched Truex's four wins this season. He is also the only driver with more wins since the start of the 2015 season: 26 to Truex's 21. Here's a side-by-side comparison of the two that shows just how big this duo has been in the first part of the 2019 season. Big 2 anyone? Driver Truex Jr. Busch Wins 4 4 Seconds 2 2 Top five 7 10 Top 10 10 15 Laps led 518 766 Avg. finish 10.81 6 Stage wins 2 5 Playoff points 22 25 Adding fuel to the fire is the fact that these drivers are responsible for the past three victories at Chicagoland, with Busch the defending race winner and Truex coming away with the wins in 2016 and 2017. We'll see what happens this weekend. Now for the rest of the rundown for Chicagoland: TRACK Chicagoland Speedway is a 1.5-mile D-shaped tri-oval speedway located in Joliet, Illinois. Banking is 18 degrees in the turns, 11 degrees on the frontstretch and 5 degrees on the backstretch. The first Monster Energy Series race was in 2001 and won by Kevin Harvick. TIRES Goodyear held a tire test in May at Chicagoland Speedway, the results of which led to a right-side tire that provides more grip to help cars potentially get a bigger run on lead cars, according to the manufacturer. Drivers participating in that test included Brad Keselowski, Ryan Newman and Paul Menard. Each Monster Energy Series team will get three sets of Goodyear Eagle Speedway Radials for practice, one set for qualifying and nine sets for the race (eight race sets plus one set transferred from qualifying or practice). RULES The Chicagoland race will feature the 2019 base rules package that has been run at other 1.5-mile tracks this season with an engine that has a tapered spacer and expected horsepower of about 550. Cars will have aero ducts this weekend as well. TV INFORMATION TV: NBCSN (3 p.m. ET, Sunday), NBC Sports App Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio NASCAR.com: Live leaderboard , Drive , RaceView Of note: They're back! NBC that is. This is the kickoff event for NBC's coverage of NASCAR this season and also includes the NASCAR Xfinity Series race Saturday at 3:30. Join Rick Allen, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Burton, Steve Letarte and a cast of others for another exciting racing season on NBC and its affiliates. Meanwhile, FOX Sports will continue to cover the Gander Outdoors Truck Series with Friday night's race airing at 9 p.m. ET on FS1. | NBC team fired up for new season ]]>


Galaxy Rune serves cheeseburgers, pulled pork, and chili cheese hotdogs, all free of real meat Claiming to specialize in "vegan food for non-vegans," Galaxy Rune serves a fast food menu of burgers, hot dogs, and pulled pork   all free of actual meat. The new Fremont restaurant makes almost all of its fake meat in house, along with its burger buns and ice cream. Owner Joshua Garner had tried unsuccessfully to crowdfund his new restaurant (3601 Fremont Ave N) via Kickstarter , but managed to get the business off the ground anyway. Garner, who named the restaurant after his daughters Ithilien Galaxy and Ophelia Rune, makes the vegan meat products from a range of ingredients: vital wheat gluten, tofu, textured vegetable protein, flours (soy, garbanzo bean, corn, etc.), beans (black, navy, white), nuts (cashew, walnut, peanut), fungi (nutritional yeast, bakers yeast, various mushrooms), and yogurt bacteria. Garner claims it's all much better than the insanely popular vegan burger patties on the market right now, the Impossible Burger   which he calls "small, spongy, and lacking in flavor," and the Beyond Burger, which "is like cat food that improves a little when cooked." Instead, he says his homemade "beef" burger looks, tastes, and chews like real meat. Menu options range from a bacon cheeseburger to chili cheese fries to a pulled pork sandwich. There's also a Dole pineapple whip and shakes on the sweeter side of things. A few gluten free options are also available. Galaxy Rune [Official] Galaxy Rune [Facebook] Galaxy Rune [Kickstarter] All Coverage of Galaxy Rune [ESEA]


North Beach On July 7, North Beach Neighbors launched a new weekly pop-up park, Sundays in the PARKing lot . The new pop-up aims to close the gap left behind by the closure of Washington Square Park until early next year . Lack of access to Washington Square Park is a big loss for North Beach. Not only does it serve as a community gathering space and dog park, it consistently attracts tourists that visit local businesses, according to North Beach Neighbors open space committee chair Laura Mancuso. As of late June, the park's main lawn is closed through early 2020, to allow for renovations that will significantly reduce its water usage and improve drainage. But even with the recreation area and playground remaining open, "we are still missing something big," Mancuso said. That's why North Beach Neighbors launched the new weekly pop-up, in the same parking lot as the North Beach Farmer's Market, as a place for people to connect and enjoy the neighborhood. "As the name suggests, we're transforming a parking lot into a mini pop-up park and activity space each Sunday," the organization's president, Danny Sauter, told us. The location was suggested by Dario Hadjian, owner of Piazza Pellegrini , who allows the farmers market to operate on its parking lot at 699 Columbus Ave. He suggested the lot could be available on Sunday as well, since it is otherwise empty, Mancuso said. North Beach Neighbors' Open Space committee has been predominantly focused on tree removal and maintenance issues , so Mancuso said it's a nice departure to discuss new outdoor programming. Mancuso said Sundays in the PARKing Lot events are planned for every Sunday at noon throughout the fall, and programming will be announced on the pop-up's Facebook page each week. North Beach businesses are supporting the effort by volunteering materials, time, and services, Mancuso said. A budget of $1,500 for the events came from fees from a small local movie production. Given its fixed budget, the committee is being very judicious about spending, but still aims to make the space look less like a parking lot each week by spreading astro turf, erecting temporary fencing, and adding seating. The committee and neighborhood partners are aiming for some consistency in the pop-ups, such as providing yoga at least once a month and having some form of arts and craft opportunity each week. Mancuso said Glow Yoga , Cole Hardware , Jeffrey's Natural Pet Foods , and Artist & Craftsman Supply are contributing to the effort and helping spread the word to neighbors. The first Sunday saw a yoga class, followed by a pop-up dog park. Last Sunday offered a wide selection of yard games. On July 28, Cole Hardware will reprise a popular terrarium-building workshop held last year at the farmer's market, Mancuso said. It's not clear yet whether programming in the parking lot will continue once Washington Square reopens, Mancuso said    it depends on the community's reception of the concept and would require a strong core of volunteers to keep it going. Mancuso said North Beach Neighbors would love additional volunteers to help put the space together each Sunday while it's ongoing. "It's extremely pop-up, in that we have to put it all up and take it all down each week," she said. She also encouraged community partners to contribute in any way they can. "I think this is a good opportunity for someone who has, or is launching, a business to connect with the community," Mancuso said. "We will entertain anything at this point, provided that it is open to and inclusive of the community." Interested partners and volunteers can contact the committee through the pop-up park's Facebook page .


ALPHARETTA, GA   The temperature is heating up outside leading many of us to our neighborhood pools, which may be the same for a bear who recently took a dip in a local lake. The City of Alpharetta posted online Wednesday morning that they have received multiple reports of a black bear wandering the northeast area of Alpharetta. It was even seen taking a morning dip in Lake Windward, the city said. Other reports said they saw the bear near Alpharetta High School. "The bear is unlikely to be a threat to anyone unless people approach or provoke it," the city posted. "We do, however, encourage everyone using the Greenway for the next few days to make noise so any bear that may be in the area knows you are coming and has time to leave." Alpharetta Mayor Jim Gilven tweeted Wednesday morning a photo of the bear sewimming in Lake Windward. Apparently a bear was seen swimming in Lake Windward here in Alpharetta this week. Guess I need to keep a closer eye on my dog when he's outside! pic.twitter.com/MWiEqa4iHy   jimgilvin (@jimgilvin) July 17, 2019 If seen, do not approach or attempt to capture the bear. Police advise to leave the bear alone if you see it. Here are some tips from Bearwise : Never feed bears : Intentionally feeding bears or allowing them to find anything that smells or tastes like food teaches bears to approach homes and people looking for more. Bears will defend themselves if a person gets too close, so don't risk your safety and theirs. Secure food, garbage and recycling : Food and food odors attract bears, so don't reward them with easily available food, liquids or garbage. Remove bird feeders when bears are active : Birdseed and grains have lots of calories, so they're very attractive to bears. Removing feeders is the best way to avoid creating conflicts with bears. Never leave pet food outdoors : Feed pets indoors when possible. If you must feed pets outside, feed in single portions and remove food and bowls after feeding. Store pet food where bears can't see or smell it. Clean and store grills : Clean grills after each use and make sure that all grease, fat and food particles are removed. Store clean grills and smokers in a secure area that keeps bears out. Alert bear activity to neighbors : See bears in the area or evidence of bear activity? Tell your neighbors and share info on how to avoid bear conflicts. Bears have adapted to living near people; now it's up to us to adapt to living near bears. Black bears once roamed over all of America's forested lands. But after European settlement, their numbers and habitat in the Southeast dwindled. Thanks to new attitudes and enlightened conservation and management efforts, black bears are making a dramatic comeback over much of their historic home range. Now that bears are returning to areas they used to call home, it's up to people and communities to learn how to peacefully coexist with these animals. Today, the Southeast is home to more than 70,000 black bears, with Bearwise estimating 5,100 in Georgia.