The Jazz have agreed to a four-year, $73M deal with free agent Bojan Bogdanovic , tweets Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Bogdanovic scored a career-high 18 points per game last season with Indiana, also holding career-best shooting marks of 49.7 percent from the field and 42.5 percent from three-point range. The Jazz have agreed to trade veteran forward Derrick Favors   who has a $17.65M non-guaranteed salary   to New Orleans to clear space for the incoming forward. Utah plans to add Bogdanovic, a talented offensive option on the wing, to a roster that already includes the likes of Mike Conley , Donovan Mitchell , Joe Ingles and Rudy Gobert . In addition to Bogdanovic, the Jazz also agreed to a two-year, $10M deal with free agent forward Ed Davis . As for the Pacers, they pivoted away from Bogdanovic   and many of their other free agents   by agreeing to acquire T.J. Warren , Malcolm Brogdon and Jeremy Lamb .


Looking for some entertainment? Don't miss this week's lineup of horror movies showing on the big screen in and around San Antonio. Read on for the best horror films to catch in theaters, based on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes ' Tomatometer Score, which reflects the opinions of hundreds of film and television critics. (Movie descriptions courtesy The Movie Database ; showtimes via Fandango . Movie ratings and showtimes are subject to change.) Jaws An insatiable great white shark terrorizes the people of Amity Island. The police chief, an oceanographer and a grizzled shark hunter seek to destroy the blood-thirsty beast. With a Tomatometer Score of 97 percent and an Audience Score of 90 percent on Rotten Tomatoes , this '70s throwback has made a lasting impression. Newsweek's Arthur Cooper said , "'Jaws' is a grisly film, often ugly as sin, which achieves precisely what it set out to accomplish: to scare the hell out of you," while Gary Arnold of the Washington Post noted , "I don't think there's a more exciting talent at work right now than Spielberg, an authentic movie-making prodigy, and perhaps his worst problem from June 20, 1975, on will be preventing success from making a nervous or artistic wreck of him." In the mood for popcorn? It's playing at Santikos Embassy 14 (13707 Embassy Row) and Santikos Palladium IMAX (17703 IH 10 West) through Sunday, June 30. Click here for showtimes and tickets . Midsommar A young couple travels to Sweden to visit their friend's rural hometown and attend its mid-summer festival. What begins as an idyllic retreat quickly descends into an increasingly violent and bizarre competition at the hands of a pagan cult. Set to be released on Wednesday, July 3, "Midsommar" already has a Tomatometer Score of 94 percent and an Audience Score of 90 percent on Rotten Tomatoes . "This is, in other words, a less perfectly crafted nightmare than Aster's last one. But there's a deranged integrity to its sprawl, and to the filmmaker's willingness to embrace the darkest, most unsparing aspects of human desire," according to A.A. Dowd of the AV Club, while Entertainment Weekly's Leah Greenblatt said , "The skin-pricking pleasures of 'Midsommar' aren't rational, they're instinctive: a thrilling, seasick freefall into the light." Interested? It's playing at Alamo Drafthouse Westlakes (1255 S.W. Loop 410), Regal Cielo Vista & RPX (2828 Cinema Ridge), Regal Alamo Quarry (255 E. Basse Road); and Regal Northwoods (17640 Henderson Pass) on Wednesday, July 3. Click here for showtimes and tickets . Hereditary When Ellen, the matriarch of the Graham family, passes away, her daughter's family begins to unravel cryptic and increasingly terrifying secrets about their ancestry. With a Tomatometer Score of 89 percent and an Audience Score of 64 percent on Rotten Tomatoes , "Hereditary" has racked up generally positive reviews since its release in June of 2018. "'Hereditary' feels like an endless drawing out of that queasy, shocking, falling dream sensation, as the ground beneath the Graham family, and the viewer, crumbles," noted Andrew Whalen of Newsweek, while the Chicago Reader's Andrea Gronvall said , "Toni Collette is flawless." It's screening at Alamo Drafthouse Park North (618 N.W. Loop 410, Suite 307) through Tuesday, July 2. Click here for showtimes and tickets . Child's Play The story follows a mother named Karen, who gives her son Andy a toy doll for his birthday, unaware of its sinister nature. With a Tomatometer Score of 61 percent and an Audience Score of 63 percent on Rotten Tomatoes , "Child's Play" is well worth a watch. Tribune News Service's Katie Walsh said , "Who would have guessed that a 'Child's Play' film would leave us with less popcorn-rattling jump scares and more existential questions about the role of Alexa in our lives?" and RogerEbert.com's Nick Allen noted , "Nastier, more playful, and just as good if not better than the original film." It's playing at Alamo Drafthouse Westlakes (1255 S.W. Loop 410) through Monday, July 1; Santikos Embassy 14 (13707 Embassy Row) through Thursday, June 27; Regal Cielo Vista & RPX (2828 Cinema Ridge) through Thursday, June 27; and Regal Alamo Quarry (255 E. Basse Road) through Thursday, June 27. Click here for showtimes and tickets . This story was created automatically using local movie data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Getting over an embarrassing 13-3 loss in Super Bowl LIII is difficult enough, but it's even tougher when fans of the opposing team constantly remind you of the defeat. That's what Sean McVay is dealing with in the aftermath of the Rams' loss to the Patriots in February. Even five months removed from the game, McVay still thinks about the game and is thanked by Patriots fans that he comes across. He told the story on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" Thursday night . "Every minute," McVay joked about how often he thinks about the game. "No, it's something that - you can't allow it to hijack your ability to move forward. But to say it's something that doesn't come up - I mean, everywhere I go I'm seeing Patriots fans, whether they say thanks for the Super Bowl or something. I hear somebody from the fans right here, they probably love Tom Brady. I like Tom Brady, but not that much when I'm playing him in the Super Bowl." Kimmel talked about McVay getting engaged to his girlfriend Veronika recently, but even that big life event came with jokes from people on the internet. McVay has heard them all, and Kimmel was sure to point out that the "McVay got a ring" joke isn't even accurate. It was his girlfriend who got one, not him. "I am so thankful, what a wonderful girl she is. And all the jokes came in. 'So, Sean McVay did get the ring after all. I've heard that one," McVay said. "Although you didn't really get the ring. She got the ring. You got nothing again," Kimmel quipped. McVay could do nothing but say "touche" in response. MORE: Is Tacko Fall an NBA player? Here is the case for why... and why not Dan Le Batard delivers impassioned rebuke of racist 'send her back' chant despite ESPN rules Dan Le Batard Rips Trump and 'Send Her Back' Chants What made Bills hiring of Ken Dorsey a crucial hiring Ranking the Packers' position groups from weakest to strongest


William Byron took the lead early on the opening lap and didn't look back to win the opening stage of Sunday's Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway. Byron led all 20 circuits to score his first stage win of 2019. Denny Hamlin took second, while Joey Logano came in third, but reported an electrical issue late in the run. Kyle Larson and Aric Almirola completed the top five. RELATED: Stage 1 results Strategy was the name of the game late in the stage as several cars in the top 10   Chase Elliott, Martin Truex Jr., Kyle Busch and Ryan Blaney   pitted to position themselves better for later in the race and eschewed stage points in the opening stanza. Finish Driver Team Points 1 William Byron Hendrick Motorsports 10 2 Denny Hamlin Joe Gibbs Racing 9 3 Joey Logano Team Penske 8 4 Kyle Larson Chip Ganassi Racing 7 5 Aric Almirola Stewart-Haas Racing 6 6 Chris Buescher JTG Daugherty Racing 5 7 Alex Bowman Hendrick Motorsports 4 8 Kevin Harvick Stewart-Haas Racing 3 9 Paul Menard Wood Brothers Racing 2 10 Jimmie Johnson Hendrick Motorsportss 1 ]]>


Prototype 2020 Formula 1 tyres could be used in races at the end of this season following the failed bid to trigger a mid-season change to last year's specification. Mercedes' dominant form and the struggles some teams have had to get the thinner-tread 2019 tyres into their working range led to an attempt to reintroduce Pirelli's thicker-gauge 2018 rubber. That was not approved at a meeting between F1 teams and stakeholders on Friday morning at the Red Bull Ring ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix, but other options were discussed. Read Also: Why F1 teams voted down the "knee-jerk reaction" tyre change F1 regulations permit Pirelli to supply teams with two sets of prototype tyres for use during practice ahead of a grand prix but, following Friday's meeting, that could evolve into an unprecedented step at the end of the year. "There was also the discussion to slightly change the regulations to understand if different tyres can be used during the race weekend, not just in free practice," said Pirelli F1 boss Mario Isola when asked by Motorsport.com about the introduction of 2020 tyres. "This is a completely new idea and it has to be evaluated and discussed and the FIA should come with a wording to propose. But we are open to evaluate that and we will continue our development test for the next weeks. "If we also have the opportunity [to run the tyres in a race weekend] it is a good opportunity to test the product for next year during the season." The exact process needed for this to happen is unknown and, given teams were splitting on changing tyres mid-season, it is not a guarantee that it would receive full support. However, Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff indicated he would be in favour of experimental 2020 tyres at the end of the year. One reason this would be different is that several teams that were against reintroducing the 2018 specification were concerned about the impact it would have with tyres blistering and overheating. Theoretically, Pirelli's prototypes would still combat those problems but have a wider working range than the current tyres. "If Pirelli is capable of producing 2020 compounds early, then we will use them for example on a Friday," Wolff told Austrian journalists on Friday. "And if these compounds turn out to be better, then we may even use a new prototype tyre in races for the last two or three GPs." Wolff said he was sure that Pirelli would be able to solve the problem of cars with too little downforce being able to get the tyre into the right performance window. Further 2020 tyre testing takes place next week at the Red Bull Ring and again at Silverstone after the British Grand Prix. Isola stressed that introducing prototype tyres was just an "idea" at this stage. "We will continue the discussion in the next days and maybe we come with a proposal for Silverstone, or something like that," he said. Additional reporting by Christian Nimmervoll/Maria Reyer


Ivanka Trump on Sunday said it was "surreal" to step into North Korea amid her father's historic meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. President Donald Trump facilitated a last-minute meeting with Kim amid ongoing efforts from the US to get North Korea to agree to denuclearization. Ivanka, a top adviser to the president, joined the president at the demilitarized zone that separates the Korean Peninsula for the meeting. This came as Ivanka was criticized and mocked over her presence at the G20 summit in Osaka, Japan, over the weekend. Visit Business Insider's home page for more stories. Ivanka Trump on Sunday said it was "surreal" to momentarily step into North Korea, a country the US is still technically at war with, as her father became the first sitting president in history to enter the rogue state. Ivanka and her husband Jared Kushner, both top advisers to President Donald Trump, entered North Korea via a small conference building that sits inside the Korean peninsula's demilitarized zone (DMZ). The building straddles the border between North and South Korea, and it's where Ivanka joined her father for a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. The first daughter had earlier signaled she would cross the border, on Saturday telling Bloomberg's Jennifer Jacobs, "We need to continue that dialogue to work in good faith to realize that goal (of denuclearization). Today is another step in that direction." Ivanka Trump says she will "absolutely" step over border at DMZ into North Korea today, "if I was invited." "We need to continue that dialogue to work in good faith to realize that goal (of denuclearization). Today is another step in that direction," she told me. pic.twitter.com/JSjwd1glfi   Jennifer Jacobs (@JenniferJJacobs) June 30, 2019 After becoming the first commander-in-chief to step into North Korea, Trump told reporters it was a "a great honor." Trump also said he'd invite Kim to the White House. "A lot of progress has been made, a lot of friendships have been made, and this has been in particular a great friendship," Trump said in reference to the ongoing talks between the US and North Korea over its nuclear program. Read more: ' T his is a great friendship': Trump invites Kim Jong Un to the White House after crossing North Korean border to shake hands The historic meeting between Trump and Kim at the DMZ was facilitated last-minute via a tweet from the president. Trump and Kim have already met at two major summits, but North Korea has still not denuclearized. After they met, Trump said that the US and North Korea would resume negotiations after the discussions collapsed in Hanoi, Vietnam, earlier this year. The president's critics are concerned he's helping to legitimize one of the world's most repressive leaders. The president's praise for Kim and characterization of him as a friend has catalyzed outrage among Democrats. Ivanka's presence at the DMZ on Sunday came amid renewed criticism over her influential and visible role in the Trump administration. The president's decision to elevate Ivanka, who had no prior political experience, to such a prominent role has led to accusations of nepotism from Trump's critics in government and the media. Along these lines, Ivanka's presence at the G20 summit in Osaka, Japan, over the weekend led to significant criticism and mockery.


COMITAN, Mexico   Mexican authorities stepped up revisions along well-traveled routes for migrants in southern Mexico over the weekend, checking identifications, pulling migrants off public transport and intercepting four trucks packed with nearly 800 migrants. The National Migration Institute said 1,000 immigration agents had been deployed in the north and south of Mexico. The deployment comes as Mexico faces heightened pressure from the U.S. to reduce the surge of mostly Central American migrants through its territory. Mexico plans to position 6,000 National Guard troops by Tuesday to its southern border with Guatemala. The Associated Press saw nearly 10 armed soldiers at a checkpoint near Ciudad Cuauhtémoc, in Chiapas state, wearing black armbands to indicate they are part of the National Guard. The soldiers stopped vehicles while immigration officials checked identification and removed passengers without documents. At another checkpoint just north of Comitán in Chiapas, more than a dozen apparent National Guardsmen drove around backroads in the rain and dark, looking for migrants and human smugglers. In the Gulf coast state of Veracruz, the National Migration Institute said 791 people were taken Saturday to a migration facility and that drivers of the tractor-trailer trucks transporting them were arrested. Migrants are routinely transported through Mexico in packed semis, sometimes in dangerous conditions without food or water or sufficient fresh air. Government video showed officials breaking the lock on the door of one cargo truck and helping migrants out. The institute described the detentions and arrests in Veracruz as part of a strategy implemented by its new commissioner, Francisco Garduño. The former prisons director assumed the post Friday, taking over for a sociologist and academic. Outside Comitán on Sunday, some roadblocks and checkpoints were manned by multiple soldiers and police identifying as National Guard. At one, immigration agent José Ángel Ramírez welcomed the help of the National Guard. "We don't have a way to stop so many and the traffickers pass everywhere," said Ramírez, who was the only agent on duty at his checkpoint. Nearby, a dozen National Guard agents stood watch over five Hondurans found traveling without papers. One of the Hondurans, a farmer named Armando who was traveling with a daughter and nephew, broke into tears while saying he'd be killed if returned to his country. After several hours, the Hondurans were transported to a Mexican detention center for migrants. The Mexican National Guard is a new security force created by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, who took office Dec. 1. The security force is still taking shape and was originally established with the goal of stemming endemic violence. Last year saw the highest number of murders in at least 20 years in Mexico. Mexican soldiers have long been authorized to search vehicles for drugs or weapons, explained one of the newly minted National Guard officers, who declined to give his name. Now, he said, they can detain drivers or others suspected of helping the undocumented move through Mexico. Comitán locals say that trucks often bypass area checkpoints at night. "We don't know what they have inside," said immigration agent Julio Velasco. Mexican officials have set up additional roadblocks in recent days to cover more territory. Luis Guillermo Lechuga, who sells vests near one of the checkpoints, was skeptical that the increased security presence will reduce the flow of migrants through Comitán and surrounding areas. "Everything will be the same," said Lechuga, who expressed a mixture of sympathy and annoyance with the travelers. "Nobody leaves their country without problems."


The Vatican has ordered two of its own tombs to be searched -- the latest twist in the mysterious disappearance of a teenager, 36 years ago. Emanuela Orlandi was 15 when she vanished without a trace in the summer of 1983. The daughter of a prominent employee of the Institute for the Works of Religion -- better known as the Vatican Bank -- Orlandi was last seen at a music lesson in the grounds of Sant'Apollinare basilica in Rome. On Tuesday, Gian Piero Milano, the Vatican's Promoter of Justice, authorized two exhumations in response to a petition launched by the teenager's family, who believe that her body is buried at the Teutonic Cemetery in Vatican City. Orlandi's mother and brother still live inside the Vatican's walls and have continued to push for her case to be investigated throughout the years. The family's lawyer received an anonymous tip last summer suggesting that they should "seek where the angel indicates," Italian news agency ANSA reported . The clue led the family to a wall in the Teutonic cemetery which features an angel pointing. The tombs will be opened on Thursday July 11, Vatican spokesman Alessandro Gisotti announced Tuesday. Gisotti described the case as "a long and painful one" but also appeared to try to temper expectations of a quick resolution, adding that any bones found during the search would have to undergo laborious DNA analysis. Gisotti said the operation would be a "complex organization of personnel and machinery" involving the Vatican Gendarmerie in addition to Vatican construction workers. He also said the Vatican probe would only handle the part concerning territory in the Holy See. Over the years, the wider investigation into Orlandi's disappearance has been handled by Italian authorities since she vanished in Italian territory. The Teutonic Cemetery is adjacent to Saint Peter's Basilica. It contains the remains of the Swiss Guards who died defending the Vatican City against forces of the new Kingdom of Italy in 1870. It is also the reserved burial ground for members of German-speaking religious institutions in Rome. The Orlandi case has enthralled Italians and sparked numerous conspiracy theories, which have pointed the finger at everyone from the Mafia to the Vatican itself. In 2012, a top Vatican exorcist, the Rev. Gabriele Amorth, told CNN he suspected the young girl had been abducted for sexual reasons, adding: "The investigation should be carried out inside the Vatican and not outside." In 2005, an Italian detective received an anonymous tip off that Orlandi had been kidnapped by order of then-vicar of Rome, Cardinal Ugo Poletti, and that "the secret to the mystery lies in a tomb in Sant'Apollinare basilica" -- specifically the crypt that holds mob boss Enrico "Renatino" De Pedis. De Pedis was gunned down in Rome in 1990 and his body was moved to the basilica sometime before 1997. It was not the first time De Pedis' name had been linked to the Orlandi case. In 2008, his mistress alleged that De Pedis had been involved in the teen's kidnapping and that her body had been buried in the foundations of a property on the outskirts of Rome. Investigators followed up on the claims but found that the building's concrete foundations had been poured before the girl disappeared. De Pedis' tomb was searched in 2012 but provided no further developments. In 2018, human remains found at a Rome property owned by the Vatican sparked speculation that Orlandi might have finally been found. But DNA analysis on the bones determined they did not belong to the missing girl.


After signing a four-year, $88 million deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars, quarterback Nick Foles will unquestionably be the team's No. 1 quarterback for the next three years or so. However, the bigger question heading into 2019 is who will be his backup between rookie Gardner Minshew and second-year players Alex McGough and Tanner Lee, both of whom were drafted in the 2019 NFL Draft. Upon the release of former No. 2 quarterback Cody Kessler, fans immediately began to eye Minshew as his replacement as front office executive Tom Coughlin spoke highly of the former Washington State Cougar's football IQ . As a college prospect under Mike Leach, the young signal-caller was ultra-productive and was second in the nation in passing in 2018 with 4,779 passing yards and 38 touchdowns to his name. Early in his tenure as a Jag, he's flashed his accuracy and passing ability, but he'll need to do more to be crowned Foles' backup heading into the regular season. As decent as Minshew has been early in his Jags tenure, McGough has a year of experience on him and better physical tools than the rookie, which is exactly why he's slightly ahead of him at the moment. His time in Seattle with the Seahawks appears to have given him the edge over Lee, too, as he got a decent amount of play time with the team last preseason and practiced with Russell Wilson and Brett Hundley throughout the 2018 regular season. Lee, who was taken a round ahead of McGough last year, will have some catching up to do as it appears he's in last place for the Jags' No. 2 quarterback spot. Simply put, McGough has been what the staff expected Lee to be minicamp and OTAs, while Minshew has slightly outperformed the second-year player, too. That means he'll have the most work to do of the three competitors in training camp with McGough and Lee clearly having more momentum by their sides. MORE: NBA fans had fun taking shots at Drake after hearing Kawhi Leonard will join the Clippers Russell Westbrook Chased Away Another Star Teammate NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players NBA knew about 'discontent' between Russell Westbrook, Paul George Kawhi Leonard spurs Lakers for Clippers, brings Paul George with him


Burgeoning Rays ace Tyler Glasnow has been on the shelf since May 10 with right forearm tightness, an injury that will keep him out for at least several more weeks after a recent setback . But Glasnow issued an encouraging update Sunday, per Juan Toribio of MLB.com . The 25-year-old revealed his UCL "l ooks really good " and said that he expects to pitch again this season. He'll still remain in shutdown mode over the next two weeks, though. Tampa Bay lost to AL East rival New York in Glasnow's most recent start, though the Rays still boasted a 23-14 record and a half-game lead over the Yankees at that point. The tables have turned during Glasnow's lengthy absence, as the Rays have gone a middling 24-22 and now trail the Yankees by seven games. They still hold a one-game lead on the AL's No. 1 wild-card position, however. It's obvious Glasnow's injury isn't the lone reason for Tampa Bay's team-wide decline, but it clearly hasn't helped. The 6-foot-8 hurler opened the season in dazzling fashion, with a 1.86 ERA/2.27 FIP, 10.24 K/9 against 1.68 BB/9, and a 51.7 percent groundball rate across 48 1/3 innings. With reigning Cy Young winner Blake Snell having taken sizable steps back this year, Glasnow's injury has been all the more damaging to the club. Charlie Morton has been outstanding, and Yonny Chirinos has also done well in an expanded role, but the Rays have been limited to those two and Snell as traditional starters. The Rays could explore the market for starters before the July 31 trade deadline as a result, though they did just promote high-end prospect Brendan McKay . The 23-year-old gave Tampa Bay a much-needed six innings of one-hit ball in a win over Texas on Saturday.


A ruling in a Michigan federal court could open the path for more students accused of sexual assault at private colleges and universities to sue. Ironically, the case involves a public university. In late May, federal Judge Gordon Quist ruled that a suit from an unnamed Northern Michigan University student could continue on a breach of contract basis because Northern Michigan didn't follow its rules and procedures for investigating a sexual assault case. It's the first ruling to make that jump   that because a student had paid money to a school, the institution had essentially entered into a contract with the student, saying it will abide by its procedures and policies. "The ruling will have a bigger impact on private universities," said attorney David Nacht, who is representing the Northern Michigan student who is suing. "If you go to Albion or Aquinas or wherever that is private, you don't have due process protection." That means a private college student couldn't sue under due process claims, because due process legally applies only to public schools. Most of the recent wave of lawsuits by students accused of sexual assault against their schools have relied on due process claims   that they didn't get a fair chance to defend themselves. The federal 6th Circuit, which includes Michigan, has led the charge in ruling that universities and colleges must offer those accused a live hearing with a chance to cross-examine the accuser. That's the same standard U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos has proposed in her new rules on how colleges across the country handle sexual assault investigations. More: Courts ruling on side of students accused of sexual assault. Here's why More: As Devos pushes for campus sexual assault hearings, both sides describe trauma In the Northern Michigan lawsuit, the accused student said he met a female student while they were both working in a cafeteria on campus in September 2016. They struck up a relationship and had consensual sex a couple times a week for the next month, including after a pre-Halloween party on Oct. 30, 2016. The male student says they also had consensual sex in 2017. In March 2018, the female student went to Northern Michigan administrators and filed a complaint, alleging she was too drunk to give consent in that Oct. 30, 2016, encounter. The school took the accused through its process and eventually found him to have violated the school's conduct code. He was expelled. In his suit, the student argued, among other things, that the school didn't adhere to its own rules. The student policy at the time said accused students would be told he could "have one adviser of their choosing attend meetings and interviews with them, which may include an attorney (at their own expense), colleague or other person they identify; the adviser may not be a witness or a material party in the investigation; the adviser is limited to advising the complainant or respondent; and may not speak for the party they are advising; their role is to provide support and assistance." The student said that didn't happen. The judge agreed that the student has a plausible case to go forward on that claim. The suit is ongoing in federal court. Northern Michigan spokesman Derek Hall said: "NMU looks forward to a resolution of this case and appreciates the judge's recent ruling. As is common practice, NMU does not comment on ongoing litigation." Contact David Jesse: 313-222-8851 or djesse@freepress.com . Follow him on Twitter: @reporterdavidj This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Court ruling opens new avenue for lawsuits from students accused of sexual assault


If you have no impression of Bergen, Norway yet, then imagine the vibe of a provincial port town somewhere in New England or up the coast in Canada. It's got the seafood to hold court, the quaintness and lusciousness to counter any stress, and endless sunshine in the summer (but quite the opposite in winter). But it's also got history dating back more than 1,000 years, when it was founded as a trade post and eventually became Norway's capital and largest city (both distinctions now belong to Oslo ). It's not without natural splendors either. Norway is surrounded by mountains, thus its main draw is the valley-flooded fjords that sprawl outward from its harbor. The 10 Best Off-the-Grid Trips to Connect With Nature It has that same port-like energy of Hamburg , or even Copenhagen . But there are a number of things fjords and mountains notwithstanding that make the UNESCO World Heritage city unique. A four-day visit is an ideal amount of time to settle in without having to rush through your sightseeing and recreational checklist. You can slow yourself to Bergen's own temper, savoring prawn platters, scenic hikes, and idyllic days on the water. Use our travel guide to help plan your trip. How to Get to Bergen It's likely that your visit to Bergen is part of a greater Norwegian excursion. For starters, there are a number of guided fjord tours that take Bergen travelers to or from Oslo every day. "Norway in a Nutshell" is the most common one. Secondly, it's not too burdensome to fly in or out of Bergen, seeing as it's a quick connection through Oslo on Norwegian Air's affordable and expansive international flight network. (The airline departs from New York, LA, SF/Oakland, Ft. Lauderdale, and Orlando, and connects all over Europe, not just Norway.) So, if you're visiting Norway and want to see more than one key city, you can keep Oslo and Bergen as your end points. 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Cap your stay with an indulgent dinner at onsite Restaurant Nova, or with house-made aquavit at the lobby bar. View this post on Instagram Enjoy our spacious lobby #opusxvi #lobby #lounge #culturism #culturetravel #musicandtravel #historichotel #independentlyminded #formerbank #listedbuilding #listedproperty #invited #independentlyminded #exhibition #edvardgrieg #heritage #heritagehotel #ancestor #blendergruppen @metropolis.no @yggoglyng A post shared by Opus XVI (@opusxvi) on Jun 27, 2019 at 7:54am PDT Hotel Opus XVI If you tell me a hotel belongs to the "Small Luxury Hotels of the World" collection, then that's all the convincing I need to book a stay. Hotel Opus XVI is an ode to composer Edvard Grieg, and is run by his own relatives. The hotel's details comingle harmoniously: Its 65 rooms and suites are individually designed, each with muted, soft tones to welcome you home from the sun or snow. If you're there between fall and spring, stay through the weekend to enjoy the onsite Sunday roast  the perfect fuel for your Bergen adventures. Opus XVI is also centrally located, near the base of the main harbor, so you're within walking distance to the city's core attractions. What to Do in Bergen One Day: Town Sites You could set aside one full day to explore Bergen at a leisurely clip. Spend a couple hours in Bryggen, the Hanseatic wharf, with its postcard-friendly wooden merchant houses. This entire area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and why the entire city of Bergen has earned the distinction as a World Heritage City. It's the key site of the Hanseatic trading that occurred from the 14th-16th centuries. Numerous fires, namely in 1702, have ravaged this harborfront, but what you see today is representative of that entire Hanseatic era. Snack your way through the daily Torget fish market, and peek inside the 12th-century St. Mary's Church on weekdays; it's the oldest operable building in the city, and is one of its foundational sites. You can pick up all your souvenirs along the scenic waterfront. You'll need to visit the Hanseatic Museum and Schøtstuene , both of which can be visited with a singular ticket. They cover the history of the Hanseatic League, as well as Bergen's significance to said League. The Schøtstuene acted as a meeting and event place for the Hansa. Your ticket lasts two days, and also includes a shuttle to the Norwegian Fisheries Museum . 10 Reasons to Explore Kangaroo Island, the Ultimate Australian Destination Art lovers should detour to Kunsthall Bergen, and the various KODE museums to explore the collection of contemporary and modern art, both international and Norwegian. (Chief among them, Norwegian master, Edvard Munch.) You could even check the adjacent Grieg concert hall calendar to see a show in the evening. Make your way to the Bergenhus Fortress, as well, mostly for the scenery and to remark at the 13th-century guardpost. There's an onsite museum about Bergen during WWII, and from here you can find your way through Bergen's backroads to the top of the zigzagging Vetrlidsallmenningen, which meanders back down into Bryggen and town center. One Day: Fjord Cruising You've got summer fjord options as well as winter ones , and this should be top of your to-do list. These trips are so common that you can find something to suit your likes, whether you crave something small and personable, quick and light on logistics, or simply want to see some scenery from the comfort of a big boat. You can speed through the waters for a few hours, or stay overnight in Flåm if you want to tote your things. Instead of us saying "do this one cruise", it's important to consider the time and depth of detail or privacy you want from your excursion. Decide on that, then explore the linked options above or splurge on something like an 11-hour private tour that takes you across land and sea. One Day: Hiking Bergen is surrounded by seven mountains, so it's a no-brainer to spend a long afternoon or entire day enjoying the scenery and views. The two obvious picks are Mount Fløyen (accessible with the Fløibanen Funicular in town center, from early morning till 11 p.m.) and Mount Ulriken (the highest of the seven mountains). The cable car (Ulriken Express) is accessible via a 10-minute bus ride from the center, and runs between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., every half hour, with the final departure from the cable car base at 5:30 p.m. That said, you can skip the cable car and spend the day hiking, and even cross over to Fløyen on the well-marked Vidden path. This not-too-arduous trek takes about 5 hours, and should satisfy your adventurous side, rewarding you with striking fjord and valley views. In the winter, you can even take a half-day guided snowshoe hike , if there's enough powder coverage. Again, you've got options. One Day: Swimming, Island Hopping, or Glacier Trekking The truth is, your trip to Bergen could be capped at two or three days if you're visiting in winter. It all depends on how many bigger things you do from the city base. The fjord excursions and hikes can satisfy you if the days are mild, and the cozy restaurants and bars will warm your spirits by nightfall. In the summer, your options expand tremendously. Many tours operate solely between June and August, while others open from May through September. There are numerous beaches you can swim from, albeit the water remains around 58 degrees Fahrenheit. (It's good for the circulation, though….) You can also explore the archipelago for a day, hopping from one island to the next. If you're feeling especially adventurous, and packed the gear for it, you can do a five-hour hike on Folgefonna Glacier or an all-day rafting excursion to Voss. Where to Eat in Bergen Restaurant Sky:Skraperen: Visit the mountaintop Ulriken by night for Bergen's highest dining hall, serving gourmet food and beautiful views. You can even stop in during the day for a fresh-packed lunch if you're mid-hike. Colonialen 44 Restaurant & Food Bar: This gem features four-course menus that change every two weeks to ensure fresh, local ingredients. Spoil yourself with a wine pairing. There are hundreds of options pulled right from their cellared collection. Aperitivo, Gladiators, and Gelato: The 4-Day Weekend in Rome Cornelius Seafood Restaurant: Cornelius changes its menu to match the weather. On sunny days, you can expect lighter sea fare with a cool breeze blowing in from the fjords. On cold, dreary days, comfort foods are guaranteed, candles are lit, and the ambiance turns warm and cozy. You may wish for rain one day, to rationalize going more than once. Lysverket: Located at KODE 4 Fresh, this hot spot features locally sourced ingredients overseen by Bergen-native chef Christopher Haatuft. He's known worldwide for what is called "Neo-Fjordic" cuisine. ( Learn about his concepting and local sourcing .) So, what's your impression of Bergen now?


Tyrrell Hatton has gained quite a reputation for the way he shows his emotions on the golf course, in both good times and bad. While some tour pros would try to shake a narrative like that by changing the way they act, Hatton just continues to add to his anger-management highlight reel. On Friday at the Aberdeen Scottish Open he may have had his angriest and most dangerous moment yet. RELATED: Tyrrell Hatton buys putter at Golf Galaxy, promptly matches his low round of the season At the 433-yard par-4 10th at The Renaissance Club, Hatton's drive found the left rough and left him with a short iron in. Already well off the lead and likely not in the best mood, Hatton took a hack and hated the shot immediately. Before Golf Channel cameras could even show the result, the Englishman turned and whipped his club so hard it left the camera frame in less than half a second. Have a watch: https://twitter.com/CavsMax13/status/1149698642330173440 Put this club throw directly into the club throw Hall of Fame. Also, if there is a "I'm so disgusted with myself I'm just going to fold my arms and stand here and think about what I did" Hall of Fame, you can toss that in there too. Luckily, it appears there were no fans in the direction the club was helicoptering, so no one was hurt. The only thing hurting was Hatton's pride. Of course, he went on to get up and down for par, something all the amateur club throwers watching at home could never dream of. He also went on to play his final eight holes in three under without a bogey to shoot five-under 66, so perhaps the period of self-reflection was worth it. Nobody does that better than Hatton. Never forget when he made his caddie answer the question "have you seen a worse golf shot?" at Bay Hill in March: https://twitter.com/Daniel_Rapaport/status/1104417595032244226 Hatton followed up Friday's eventful round with a seven-under 64 on Saturday, which currently has him just a shot off the lead, though the leaders are still in the early portion of their rounds. Can you imagine if he goes on to win the same week as this club throw? That'd be the full Hatton experience. RELATED: Tyrrell Hatton says "messy" Ryder Cup celebration left him asleep "next to the toilet"


With very little football to keep us occupied over the summer, many of us have been glued to our screens at 9pm every night to watch a group of strangers in their 20s try to 'find love' in an attempt to win £50,000 - and the resulting fame, fortune and, most importantly, Instagram followers that come with it. While there is entertainment value in Tommy Fury's second-rate cooking skills (ketchup and mayo on cheese on toast, anyone?!), Love Island's appeal mainly centres around the relationships in the villa, whether they be love triangles, the rare occasion where a couple genuinely seem to like each other or - in a twisted way - a series of rejections for the unfortunate individual (I'm looking at you, Anton). With an absence of the non-stop football we are used to nowadays, the summer also turns our attention to the next best thing - the transfer window. Every major transfer rumour draws our attention, and we become obsessed with our club signing the shiniest new toy, just to get one up on our rivals. So, why not combine the two? Let's take a lot at six Love Island romances and their summer transfer saga equivalents. Molly-Mae (Matthijs de Ligt) When Molly-Mae entered the villa on day four she immediately turned heads, with Tommy and Anton both keen to pursue her. A third party even entered the equation on day seven, when Danny came in and was told that he was 'her type'. It seems a long time ago, now that she's with Tommy, but at the time she was very much enjoying all the attention she was getting. Similarly, De Ligt is hot property this summer, with European giants Barcelona , Juventus and Manchester United all battling it out for the 19-year-old (they're the same age too!). The Dutchman will likewise be hoping that he finds the perfect match for him. Curtis (Eriksen) & Amy (Spurs) This past week, Curtis shocked the nation by admitting that he was not as keen on Amy as he had been pretending to be, and that his head had been turned by new girls entering the villa. While Amy was away at Casa Amor, declaring her love of her 'half-boyfriend' to the girls, the previously seemingly flawless Curtis was trying to 'crack on' with Jourdan. He got 'pied' by the model, however, who chose to 'get to know' Danny instead. With egg on his face, Curtis begrudgingly re-coupled with Amy, with the relationship between the two almost irreparable. Parallels can be drawn with Christian Eriksen's claim of wanting to leave Tottenham to join Real Madrid . Los Blancos, however, instead signed Eden Hazard , and look keener on Paul Pogba than the Dane. Awkward. Anna (Neymar) & Jordan (Barcelona) Having arrived in Casa Amor before setting her sights on Ovie, it seemed like Anna was over Jordan and whatever it was they had. The 6'7 professional basketball player Ovie was '100% her type on paper', and she was immediately talking about a potential future together. However, upon returning to the main villa, she saw that Jordan had not re-coupled, and that he had his sights set on her and her alone. Over the past couple of days, she has become closer with the Mancunian again, and has admitted to there being better 'chemistry' with him than Ovie. The story feels familiar, with Neymar and Barcelona again interested in each other this summer, the Brazilian having flirted with the newer, more fashionable Paris Saint-Germain for the past couple of years. Tom (Griezmann) & Maura (Barcelona) Tom provided arguably the moment of the series so far - and made himself look like an absolute fool in the process. Having become increasingly close to Maura, she had an opportunity to take somebody to the 'hideaway' - and chose the Yorkshire man. However, just as they were about to go upstairs, Tom said something completely unnecessary and inappropriate in front of the lads - which she overheard, funnily enough. At that point it was game over. Similarly, Griezmann has become growingly linked to Barcelona each summer, so much so that the Frenchman directly told Atletico Madrid fans that he was going to leave the club - his number seven shirt has even be taken by new recruit Joao Felix. Barcelona, however, might just change their mind, and, with nothing signed yet, Griezmann may be left with egg on his face. Tommy (Ndombele) & Molly-Mae (Spurs) With Tommy and Molly-Mae set on each for a while, Lucie - who had her opportunity with Tommy at the start of the show, but hesitated - decided it was fine to confess her feelings to Tyson Fury's half-brother, who had to let her down gently. Manchester United wanted Ndombele but needed more time to sort out Pogba's future, allowing the 22-year-old to join Tottenham and enjoy Champions League football. There's a parallel there, right? Anton (Rabiot) and Belle (Juventus) It's been a rough ride for Anton. With a series of rejections that include Lucie, Arabella, Molly-Mae and Maura, the Scotsman has had to develop some tough skin. Even Elma, who arrived on day ten and seemed interested in Anton, was dumped from the villa less than a week later - poor fella. At last, however, Anton seems to have finally found somebody to share a bed with - even if it's not the perfect match, at least it's something. The story shares similarities to Adrien Rabiot's transfer saga, who has at last joined a club - Juventus - having desperately wanted to leave PSG for some time, being linked with Arsenal , Manchester United and Spurs at various points.


TAMPA   The first thing Ashli Dotson thinks you should know about her fiancée is that he digs movies about teenage wizards. "The funny thing when I met him was that he loves Harry Potter, because he doesn't look like he watches Harry Potter," Dotson told USA TODAY Sports recently, sitting next to Tampa Bay Buccaneers wideout Mike Evans at an upscale seafood restaurant on the eve of the team's recent minicamp. "Because she thought I was a gangster," Evans added, a smirk breaking through his tough mug. "Everybody thinks I'm a thug or something like that." Appearances can be deceiving, not unlike how playing on one of the NFL's worst team in The Year of The Rookie Receiver can obscure what Evans accomplished in 2014 with the Bucs, whose bet on Johnny Manziel's Heisman Trophy accomplice paid immediate dividends. Already a 1,000-yard receiver in the NFL while still learning the game and growing into his 6-5 frame at age 21, Evans describes himself "as a humble guy who minds his own business and just loves to play football and loves to compete"   at anything, anywhere, anytime. "I was going to ask you to see who ate their food faster," Evans said, "but you had a bigger steak." Surrounded by men in suits on this night, Evans inhaled his sea bass entrée in sandals, sweatpants and a T-shirt that exposed part of the web of tattoos on his arms. He isn't big on interviews or appearances. He lacks pretense. He is, in some ways, the antithesis of flashy draft classmate Odell Beckham Jr., who collected the offensive rookie of the year award (with 42 votes to Evans' one) days after hosting a Super Bowl week fashion show. "He's a pretty simple guy," Dotson said, touching off a brief debate with Evans over whether that's an insult. He's also a pretty talented guy   not especially fast, and not especially polished after playing just one year of high school football and two with Manziel at Texas A&M, but long, coordinated and as dangerous as anybody on the back-shoulder fade. "He played like he had a natural instinct of a guy that's been playing his whole life," said Bucs general manager Jason Licht, who drafted Evans seventh overall, "so you know it's going to get even better." In 15 games as a rookie, Evans caught 23 fewer passes than Beckham did in 12 games but matched him with 12 touchdowns and averaged 15.5 yards on 68 receptions. Evans' seven catches for 209 yards and two touchdowns in a 27-7 win Nov. 16 on the road against the Washington Redskins made him the first rookie since Randy Moss   Evans' all-time favorite receiver   in 1998 to have 100 yards and a TD in three straight games. Thereafter, Evans said, defenses did more to take him out of the game, particularly in the red zone. "The quarterback would just look me off, and then I'd be dead," Evans said. "And I didn't understand, because I always think I'm open. Just throw that thing up." Exchange an offense steeped in chaos following former coordinator Jeff Tedford's heart surgery and a Josh McCown-Mike Glennon quarterback platoon for new boss Dirk Koetter and No. 1 pick Jameis Winston, and it's no wonder Evans believes he has a chance to really break out in 2015. He'll play on an island more often as the "X" receiver in the Bucs' new offense   the same role in which Julio Jones thrived when Koetter was with the Atlanta Falcons. He trained for a week in March after an invitation from Moss, who followed Evans on Twitter after seeing the rookie mention him in interviews after the Redskins game. (They plan to get together again next month, Evans said.) He sometimes played around 240 pounds last year   "It was my first time having money," Evans deadpanned   but has dropped into the 230 range, give or take. He's working on flexibility to stop the "little B.S. injuries" that cost him practice time the past two springs. "When I get that down, it'll make me faster, too," Evans said. "I can't open up as much as I want sometimes, because I'm scared I'm going to tweak my hamstring or something." Let him get outside against man coverage, Evans says, and there's a 99% chance he catches it or a draws a flag. He believes he's already the NFL's top blocking receiver (check out last year's crushing block on Cincinnati Bengals veteran cornerback Terence Newman). Asked if it's a competition to be the best of a draft class that included instant stars Beckham of the New York Giants, Sammy Watkins of the Buffalo Bills and Kelvin Benjamin of the Carolina Panthers, among others, Evans said: "I'm just trying to be the best, period." The Bucs love his mental toughness, honed through a string of adversity dating to his father's murder when Evans was 9. He has a 3-year-old daughter, Mackenzie, whose name is tattooed on Evans' left forearm. She visits regularly from her mother's house in Texas. He shares a condo with Dotson, to whom he proposed during an early Christmas celebration. (The ring was in a box of Louboutin shoes.) She has laid the groundwork for their February wedding in Houston and describes Evans as a homebody more eager to eat Chipotle and watch a movie than have dinner out or party in a nightclub. That, too, runs counter to the image portrayed in a video posted last August to TMZ.com, showing Evans involved in a heated altercation with bouncers at a Miami nightclub   recorded months earlier, before the draft, he said   that spilled into the street. "I'm just not in the spotlight like that," Evans said. "If I feel myself about to do something stupid, I have to think twice. To me, everybody has a camera. Everybody is a reporter." He says he likes making people's day and always tips well, backing up the statement by dropping a couple $50 bills on the table before he and Dotson head for the door. Nobody in the restaurant seemed to notice him. That figures to change if Evans can help Winston turn around a Bucs franchise that has made three coaching changes since its last playoff trip in 2007. While Beckham's one-handed snag on Sunday Night Football was one of last season's signature moments, Evans' only national TV appearance was a 56-14 blasting at the hands of the Atlanta Falcons on a Thursday night in Week 3. One year after the Bucs finished 2-14, Evans says he believes they can be a playoff team and stay that way year-in and year-out. If he's assessing his powers correctly, his visions of becoming the NFL's premier receiver in the process may be no illusion. "If we all get 200 targets, put in the same situations," Evans said, "I think I'll do just as good as anybody." *** Follow Tom Pelissero on Twitter @TomPelissero


Offensive coordinator Greg Roman and other members of the Ravens offensive coaching staff were tasked with building an entirely new offense around quarterback Lamar Jackson this offseason. Roman said starting from "square zero" was something that many of the coaches have always wanted to do and he checked in with an update on the "long process" on Wednesday. Roman said the team is happy with where they are right now, but that they are going to continue making adjustments as they see what does and doesn't work. "We get to throw a lot of things on that canvas ," Roman said, via the Baltimore Sun . "Test this out and say, 'Eh, that might not be us,' or, 'Wow, that really is us.' We're really not competing against our defense as much as we're competing against ourselves. We're trying to get everybody prepared for training camp; that's the goal. And I think we're accomplishing that." The ultimate success or failure of the new approach will have a lot to do with Jackson and Roman said the 2018 first-round pick is taking "a step forward" every day of practice. The goal for training camp will be to have that continue at a rate that has the reworked offense ready to thrive come Week One.


Ask your healthy friend about her morning routine, and you're bound to hear something about lemon water. The cleansing beverage is said to help digestion, boost immunity, and clear skin. Some even say lemon water acts as a buffer in the body, balancing pH levels that could lead to disease if left out of whack. But are those claims founded? We tapped a nutritionist to give us the real deal on what lemon water can (and can't) do for your health to get to the bottom of if lemon water is healthy or not. Plus, see if you need to stop drinking alcohol to lose weight . What makes lemon water healthy? Just like good old H2O, lemon water is hydrating and free from the added sugars and unfamiliar ingredients you might find in other pre-flavored beverages. Hydration is critical for countless body functions. "The body is about 50-60% water, so it needs water to function at its best," says Jennifer Maeng, RD, co-founder of the private practice Chelsea Nutrition in New York City. "When we become dehydrated, all of our organs have to work much harder in order to do their jobs." Adequate fluid intake also helps remove toxins from our bodies via the urine and feces, and may even be beneficial for those prone to kidney stones, says Maeng. "The citrate in lemon has been shown to prevent the formation of the mineral crystals that can develop into kidney stones." Though plenty of people swear by drinking lemon water first-thing in the morning, there's no additional benefit to sipping the beverage as soon as your alarm goes off. That said, hydrating early is important (more on this below), and the citric flavonoids in lemon aid digestion and reduce fatigue, so drinking lemon water in the morning could help you start your day strong. RELATED: Is coconut water healthy? So lemon water is healthier than plain water? Not necessarily. "Most benefits people experience from drinking lemon water are probably from increasing their water intake," says Maeng. "Many of us don't drink enough water to stay hydrated, so reminding ourselves to drink 12-16 ounces of water before the start of a busy day can help keep us better hydrated than normal." Whether that water contains lemon juice or not won't make or break your health. People say lemon water has an alkalizing effect on the body. Is this true? Again, not quite. While it's true that a small amount of lemon juice can become alkaline when combined with water, it won't make much of a difference when it comes to your health. "Simply put, there is no water or food that can substantially change the pH of your blood," says Maeng. The body has mechanisms in place to keep its pH levels within a narrow range (from about 7.35-7.45). Without those mechanisms, we'd be dead not reaching for a citrus-infused drink. Before you discount eating alkaline foods , know this: "There are other great health benefits associated with following a plant-based diet, which is highly alkaline," says Maeng. Improved bone health, decreased risk of hypertension and stroke, and better memory are just a few of the advantages of eating a diet high in fruits and veggies . What about cold vs. warm lemon water? Is one healthier than the other? "Warm water has a vasodilating effect, meaning it can stimulate blood flow and aid in digestion," says Maeng. "It also helps to emulsify the fats we consume in meals so they are digested more easily." Chilled water has been shown to keep core body temperature lower, which may help prevent fatigue during vigorous exercise sessions. The bottom line: both options deliver benefits. Sip on whichever one you prefer. Bottoms up! Looking to lose weight? You can use lemons to lose weight with these tips . Gallery: The 100 healthiest foods of 2019


Atletico Madrid forward Angel Correa has decided that his future lies in Italy with Milan - despite interest from other major clubs around Europe. Milan had agreed a deal with the Argentine earlier this summer, but had had to pull the plug after Monaco's €40m move for Andre Silva fell through. Luckily for both Correa and I Rossoneri, though, that deal appears to be now back on. #Correa dice sì al @acmilan : il giocatore vuole i rossoneri, dice no al @AS_Monaco , e oggi l'agente e il club hanno sancito l'intesa. Si lavora per (ri)trovare l'accordo con l' @Atleti @SkySport #calciomercato   Gianluca Di Marzio (@DiMarzio) August 1, 2019 According to Football Italia , the Argentine's agent today met with Milan officials and claimed that the forward only wants to join Il Diavolo, despite interest from both Monaco and Valencia. It is now very much the onus of Atletico and Milan to reach a deal for the 24-year-old, however, it still may well rest on Silva leaving the San Siro. I Rossoneri are said to be willing to reopen talks with Silva's agent Jorge Mendes as they look to reach an agreement to allow their Portuguese forward to exit the club. It is also claimed that they may well now accept a cut price deal of €20m plus bonuses rather than the initial €30m in order to get the deal for Correa over the line. ⚽❤ pic.twitter.com/9cQpfd8mci   Angel Correa (@AngelCorrea32) May 3, 2019 Milan have already added four new signings so far this summer, including the £27m capture of Rafael Leao from Lille. The addition of Correa on top of Leao will certainly give the seven time European champions a strike force to be feared when Serie A gets underway at the end of August.


Curious just how far your dollar goes in Milwaukee? We've rounded up the latest rental offerings via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to scoring an apartment in Milwaukee with a budget of $1,600/month. Take a look at the listings, 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. 342 N. Water St. (Historic Third Ward) Listed at $1,505/month, check out this 692-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom abode that's located at 342 N. Water St. Pets are not welcome. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee. Walk Score indicates that the area around this address has excellent walkability, is convenient for biking and has excellent transit. (See the complete listing here .) 159 N. Jackson St. (Historic Third Ward) Next, here's a 900-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit, located at 159 N. Jackson St., that's listed for $1,510/month. The unit features a dishwasher. Luckily for pet owners, both dogs and cats are allowed. There's no leasing fee required for this rental. According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is friendly for those on foot, is very bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options. (See the complete listing here .) 1632 N. Franklin Place (Lower East Side) Also listed at $1,510/month, this 813-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom residence is located at 1632 N. Franklin Place. The listing promises a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting, in-unit laundry and a dishwasher in the unit. Building amenities include a fitness center, garage parking and secured entry. For those with furry friends in tow, know that cats and dogs are permitted on this property. Per Walk Score ratings, this location is a "walker's paradise," is great for biking and has good transit options. (See the complete listing here .) 626 E. Kilbourn Ave. (Juneau Town) Then there's this two-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bathroom townhouse over at 626 E. Kilbourn Ave. It's listed for $1,515/month for its 1,200 square feet. In the unit, you'll find hardwood flooring and a dishwasher. The building boasts a fitness center, on-site laundry and a swimming pool. Pet lovers are in luck: cats are permitted. Be prepared for a $150 pet fee. Per Walk Score ratings, this location has excellent walkability, is very bikeable and has good transit options. (See the complete listing here .) 408 W. Florida St. (Walker's Point) To round things out, here's an 880-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom abode at 408 W. Florida St. that's also going for $1,515/month. The furnished residence comes with air conditioning, a dishwasher, in-unit laundry and a walk-in closet. Building amenities include a fitness center, garage parking and secured entry. When it comes to pets, both meows and barks are welcome. According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is friendly for those on foot, is convenient for biking and offers many nearby public transportation options. (Check out the complete listing here .) Working with a tight budget? Here are the cheapest rentals recently listed in Milwaukee . This story was created automatically using local real estate data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


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If you're planning a road trip for your summer vacation , you're going to have a lot of work to do before you pack the car and head out of town. You'll need to map out a general itinerary, plan your overnight stops and create a list of must-see sights along the way. And don't forget about all the stuff you need to pack to ensure your family is safe, comfortable and entertained. While you don't necessarily need a lot of things to make a road trip a success, U.S. News searched far and wide to find the best gadgets and gear that will make your time in the car a little more pleasant, if not completely fun. As you pack your bags and get ready for an epic road trip , here are a few last-minute items you might want to add to your arsenal. Snacks and Hygiene Check out Boxed.com for specially curated bulk items that are perfect for road trips and other types of travel. From Coppertone sunscreen, hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes to Fruit Roll-Ups and snack-size packs of Pringles, Boxed.com is a convenient site to order bulk hygiene and snack items in one place with the click of a mouse. Gigantic body wipes from Busy Beauty make it easy to wash up when you can't take a shower. They're much bigger than baby wipes and do the same job without leaving you smelling like an infant. CVS Health Ultra Soft Cleansing Wipes are perfect for wiping up spills on the go. They're also disposable, so they're ideal to bring along on any trip. Disposable toilet seat covers from Amazon.com will help you avoid germs and stay clean when you stop for restroom breaks at gas stations, port-a-potties and campgrounds. [Read: The Best Family Vacations in the USA .] Technology and Safety Goal Zero's Torch 250 Flashlight is a reliable LED light you can count on in roadside emergencies. This durable light has a built-in USB charging cable, a USB port to charge your phone, a solar panel and other important features that make it a must-have. It offers bright and partially bright modes to save on power, depending on how much light you need at the time, and there are three different ways to recharge it: via the solar panel, a USB source or by using a hand crank. Goal Zero's Sherpa 100AC is a portable power bank you can use to recharge tablets, phones, cameras and laptops on the go. It features two USB ports, plus four cables are included and it's lightweight at just 2 pounds. A portable tire inflator can be a lifesaver if you find your tires have a slow leak during your trip. This AUTLEAD tire inflator is compact, so it won't take up much space among your other gear in your trunk, and it includes a 10-foot-long power cord and a 3.28-foot-long air hose. It is programmed to stop automatically once it hits the preset tire pressure and it comes with a two-year warranty. 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The durable packing cubes come in a variety of colors and include a lifetime warranty. A car back seat organizer lets you arrange essential items on the back of the driver's or passenger's side seat, where they're within reach of small hands. This seatback organizer from Amazon.com has multipurpose storage compartments, a place for a tablet and plenty of other spots to stash key items for your trip. [Read: The Best Carry-On Luggage of 2019 .] Comfort Items Electric car blankets allow you to stay warm on the road no matter the temperature outside. This Stalwart electric car blanket takes up very little space, is surprisingly lightweight and plugs into any vehicle with a 96-inch-long cord. SleepPhones soft headband headphones let you enjoy the open road while listening to music, audiobooks, meditation, white noise or talk radio. These headphones are expertly padded and typically more comfortable for long-term wear than earbuds. You can buy the classic version or a wireless version at SleepPhones.com . Pick up an ergonomic travel pillow from High Sierra if you need extra neck and shoulder support when you ride in the passenger seat. The pillow features supportive memory foam, a front clasp to ensure it stays put and a removable cover that you can wash. A battery-operated mini fan from SkyGenius can help you stay cool and comfortable. This fan comes with a rechargeable and replaceable battery, and is ideal for the car and for camping. [See: 17 Amazing Kid-Friendly Hotels .] For Kids Cubcoats are two-in-one stuffed animals that transform into hoodies. Your child can cuddle his or her furry friend (options range from pandas and puppies to beloved characters like Mickey Mouse and Spider-Man) that doubles as a soft, zip-up sweatshirt, and you get to save some space in your suitcase. If you're flying to another destination to pick up a rental car for your road trip, consider bringing inflatable car booster seats along. BubbleBum offers the original inflatable booster for kids ages 4 to 11 years who weigh between 40 and 100 pounds, and you can buy them on the company website or on Amazon.com. Welly offers first aid kits, adhesive bandage packs and more in ready-to-go travel kits. These kits are packed in tin cans so they're immune to the elements and perfect for keeping in your car. A kid's travel journal makes it easy for your child to document their road trip and all the fun things they see and do. Related video: 10 road trips to take this summer (Provided by Sports Media) Copyright 2019 U.S. News & World Report


Kyrgyz special forces on Thursday launched a fresh raid to capture the former president, an official said, a day after an attempt to storm his compound left one officer dead and a police chief in a critical condition. Central Asian Kyrgyzstan, which has seen two revolutions in less than two decades, is on the brink of full-blown political crisis amid a standoff between ex-leader Almazbek Atambayev and his protege-turned-foe President Sooronbai Jeenbekov. On Wednesday the confrontation escalated when the security service announced an operation to seize Atambayev from his compound outside Bishkek, capital of the Muslim-majority nation of six million people. Now "a second raid has just begun," lawmaker Irina Karamushkina, an ally of Atambayev's in contact with his compound, told AFP by telephone on Thursday. Photo gallery by Reuters Around a thousand police and special forces officers were taking part, while the same number of supporters of Atambayev were defending the residence, she said. Atambayev has ignored police summonses for questioning on corruption charges that supporters say are politically motivated. - Security officers beaten - He announced a rally for later on Thursday, in the same area of the capital where his supporters gathered at the start of a popular uprising in 2010. Kyrgyzstan's people "will never live on their knees, will not be collective farm sheep, will not be slaves of the ruling clan," he said in a broadcast on the television channel he owns. Atambayev also pledged to release police special forces officers held by his supporters following a night of clashes at his residence in the village of Koi-Tash. An AFP correspondent saw police and hundreds of Atambayev supporters hurl stones at each other late Wednesday in Koi-Tash, where internet and mobile networks appeared to have been cut by authorities. The correspondent saw some supporters forcibly disarm and beat special forces officers whom they then took hostage. The health ministry said a special forces officer had died from a gunshot wound and the head of the Chui province police department was in a critical condition after being concussed during the clashes. The ministry said 52 people had been injured in the clashes, around half of them law enforcement officers. Early Thursday President Jeenbekov convened a meeting of the state security council, after talks between Atambayev's representatives and the interior minister broke down. Jeenbekov said during the meeting that Atambayev had "rudely flouted the Constitution and laws of the Kyrgyz Republic" by resisting detention. Parliament also called an emergency session. - Putin intervention - Parliament in June stripped Atambayev of his immunity as a former president and the state prosecutor brought corruption charges against him. The standoff has drawn in Russia -- the country's Soviet-era master and traditional political patron -- where hundreds of thousands of Kyrgyz work as migrant labourers. Last month Russian President Vladimir Putin met with both Jeenbekov and Atambayev in Moscow in a bid to defuse the confrontation. Erica Marat, Associate Professor at the National Defense University in Washington D.C., said Atambayev's outreach to Putin shows that "he clearly sees himself as a viable political figure in Kyrgyzstan", emboldening his stance against the incumbent leader. Marat said the pair's confrontation is symptomatic of Kyrgyzstan's failure to reform its security institutions and courts. "Jeenbekov must now decide whether to escalate violent confrontation with Atambayev's supporters or negotiate," Marat said. - Ex-friends - Jeenbekov and Atambayev were once friends, and the former leader backed the incumbent in 2017 elections that marked an unprecedented peaceful transfer of power between heads of state. But they fell out just months after Jeenbekov's inauguration as Atambayev publicly criticised his successor and security services arrested several key Atambayev allies. Political analyst and video blogger Azim Azimov raised fears that the standoff might devolve into a "civil conflict... if both sides decide to take it to the end." "This is the most scary potential outcome," he said in a video published Thursday morning.


The Chargers put an emphasis on the interior part of the defensive line this offseason, re-signing Brandon Mebane and Damion Square, along with drafting Jerry Tillery and Cortez Broughton. But would the team be willing to add another body to the depth chart? There's one player that would have some interest in joining Los Angeles and that's former Broncos nose tackle Domata Peko. Denver chose not to re-sign Peko in March, allowing the 34-year-old interior defender to become a free agent. He recently visited the Lions in hopes to get a deal done with Detroit. If the two parties are unable to, Peko would like to play in the City of Angels. "I would love to play here in L.A. I'm all about L.A., grew up in Whittier. So, dude, if the Rams come calling or the Chargers, I would love to do that," Peko said, per NFL Media's Grant Gordon . The former Michigan State product has been consistent over the course of his professional career. He started in 30 games in Denver over the last two seasons after starting out with the Bengals. Peko has recorded 585 tackles and 20 sacks in his career. Peko, 34, likely wouldn't cost the Bolts that much change to bring him in, given his age. But even though they could use another interior defender, primarily a nose tackle to play behind Mebane, it's questionable whether or not general manager Tom Telesco would pull the trigger. L.A. appears to be content with how their defensive front is looking right now. Justin Jones, who is entering his second season could see some snaps behind Mebane along with Square. MORE: NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players LaVar Ball offers explanation for his inappropriate remark to ESPN's Molly Qerim D'Angelo Russell open to Lakers return with Magic Johnson gone Report: Celtics interested in signing French center Vincent Poirier With all eyes on Browns' receiving group, Nick Chubb brings necessary balance


If this team has truly broken out from the recent mold, how will it translate to their success on the field? The 2019 Pittsburgh Steelers are doing their best to create the image they are not the typical Steelers team. Several big "personalities" are no longer in the locker room and camaraderie seems to be the point of emphasis. Analysts are doubting them, and the team wants nothing more than to fly under the radar. But if this team isn't wanting to be the typical Steelers team, then are there things we fans associate with the Steelers which would not be safe to assume in 2019? Over the next few weeks leading up to training camp, we will look at several Steeler trends from recent years, both positive and negative, and see if the expectations should change based on evolving attitudes and philosophies. Starting Slow Since 2011, the Steelers are 3-4-1 (.438) in Week 1 games. With an overall regular season winning percentage of .645 in the same time span, it's easy to say the Steelers have under-performed the opening week of the NFL season. Not only have the Steelers managed a mere three wins in eight seasons, two of those victories were by a field goal against the Cleveland Browns in games they were favored by at least a touchdown. In fact, the Steelers have covered the point spread in Week 1 only once since 2011 when they defeated the Washington Redskins 38 16 on Monday Night Football in 2016. To go beyond wins and point spreads, the Steelers have not done a very good job of taking care of the football to start the season in recent years. Since 2011, Ben Roethlisberger has thrown 12 touchdowns and 12 interceptions in Week 1 games. One would have to go back to 2008 to find a game the opening week of the NFL season where Ben Roethlisberger played and did not throw an interception. In all, the Steelers have a total of 20 Week 1 turnovers since 2011 while only forcing five takeaways. Add 25 penalties over the last two seasons on opening weekend, and it's hard to argue the Steelers have played their best football right out of the gate. But will the 2019 Steelers have a sluggish Week 1 start? There are two factors which could lessen the opening week woes, but are from a guarantee. Preseason Play When the Steelers come out less than precise the opening week of the NFL season, the first complaint is usually a lack of cohesiveness due to a number of players not participating much in preseason games. Over the last few years, Ben Roethlisberger has only played a fraction of one game during the preseason. While it is important to keep a franchise player from succumbing to a season-ending injury in a meaningless game (much like Maurkice Pouncey in 2015), a lack of playing time often inhibits the players cohesiveness within the team structure. I think it's safe to say Ben Roethlisberger will not have increased workload during the preseason in 2019. As much as it would be great for him to build better connections with teammates in a game setting, the Steelers are not willing to take the risk. But when it comes to other players who may be sitting out most of the preseason, they probably come at a position which may not be as impactful to missing time. Chances are Maurkice Pouncey, David DeCastro , and Ramon Foster will see limited time in the preseason, with Alejandro Villanueva not too far behind. Cam Hayward will probably not see much action as well on the defense. Another defensive player who will probably get a good amount of rest will be cornerback Joe Haden. Otherwise, look for a lot of the Steelers players to at least get some playing time in each of the first three preseason games. When it comes to Week 4 of the preseason, I would prefer to see every projected starter in street clothes. While the last several years saw weapons such as Le'Veon Bell and Antonio Brown barely seeing the field in the preseason if at all, new offensive superstars James Connor and JuJu Smith-Schuster are still on their rookie deals. Look for these players to see more playing time this preseason than what the proceeding veteran players logged. So even with Ben sitting out, hopefully the backs and receivers are getting more work and therefore will be ready come Week 1. Primetime Spotlight Although I have already outlined the issue of the Steelers primetime schedule for 2019, it should be noted that the last primetime game the Steelers played the opening week was the 22 point win in Washington in 2015. It was the first time the Steelers were victorious in a Week 1 game on the road against a team who made the playoffs the previous season since they defeated the Houston Oilers as 12-point underdogs in 1992. On the other hand, the Steelers have lost their previous two Week 1 primetime matchups. In 2015, the Steelers fell 28 21 in New England to the defending Super Bowl champions. Although it was a push when it came to the point spread, the Steelers scored a touchdown with seconds left in the game to cut it down to seven points. In 2012, the Steelers fell 31-19 at Denver in Peyton Manning 's Bronco debut. In that game, the Steelers did take a fourth-quarter lead only to surrender 17 straight points. In conclusion, there are factors which could lead fans to believe the Steelers will start better than they have in recent years. The young position players should be getting more work in the preseason than what other marquee players did in the past. Additionally, the last time the Steelers opened the season in primetime they played arguably their best Week 1 game over the past decade. But these factors also bring some concern as well. Ben Roethlisberger will probably continue to play sparingly in the preseason while throwing to a younger group of receivers. Beyond 2016, the Steelers have not been victorious in their previous primetime Week 1 games. So looking at these factors do not necessarily instill confidence in an outstanding performance. One last item of note, of all the games the Steelers play in 2019, they are the biggest underdog in Week 1. So hoping the Steelers step up to the tough competition in the primetime spotlight, playing well still may not necessarily equate to a win. Personally, having a competitive game late in the fourth quarter in what may be their toughest game of the season is exactly what this Steelers fan would like to see. Pulling out a win in Foxboro would be the sprinkles on top of the icing on top of the cake.


Green Bay Packers left tackle David Bakhtiari isn't underrated in the eyes of the rating department for the upcoming video game "Madden NFL 20." A three-time All-Pro, Bakhtiari earned the highest overall rating among Packers players and the highest overall rating among NFL offensive linemen in the video game. In fact, Bakhtiari's 97 overall rating is tied for the eighth best in the game overall. After Bakhtiari, the Packers had receiver Davante Adams (92), quarterback Aaron Rodgers (90) and defensive lineman Kenny Clark (90) all received ratings of 90 or higher. The next closest offensive tackle to Bakhtiari is Trent Williams, who earned a 95 overall rating. Only seven players - Aaron Donald, DeAndre Hopkins, Khalil Mack, Bobby Wagner, Julio Jones, Antonio Brown and Luke Kuechly - were rated higher than Bakhtiari overall. Last year, Bakhtiari began the season as a 97 overall, with 69 speed and agility. This year, he has 69 agility and only 68 speed. Bakhtiari's pass-blocking rating of 97 is the best in the game. He also has 99 awareness, 98 pass-blocking finesse and 96 pass-blocking power. MORE: Michael Bisping's cageside reaction to Urijah Faber's stunning KO was too good Trysten Hill may be crowning point on Cowboys star-studded defense Roundup: Monica Lewinsky Fire Tweet, Richard Seymour in the Money at World Series of Poker, Robert Kraft New Girlfriend Complete look at Chiefs player ratings in 'Madden NFL 20' Report: Broncos ready to draft Devin Bush before trade with the Steelers


LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) Kentucky coach John Calipari has signed a 10-year contract extension through 2029 worth $86 million that includes an option in the sixth year to step down and become a special assistant to the athletic director or university representative. The 60-year-old Calipari and the school previously announced an agreement to a long-term deal in April. The 11th-year coach will earn $8 million each of the next two seasons before his salary increases to $8.5 million annually in 2021 and $9 million annually in 2025. Beginning with the 2024-25 season, Calipari has the option to step down and into the university position that will pay $950,000 annually. The Hall of Fame coach is 305-71 at Kentucky and won the 2012 NCAA championship among four Final Four appearances. Calipari thanked AD Mitch Barnhart and others in a release on Thursday and added, ''There is no other place I want to be.'' --- More AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/Collegebasketball and https://twitter.com/AP-Top25


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Two white tiger cubs have been taken to their new home at the Nicaragua National Zoo, where the playful pair will join a menagerie of rare big cat species. The siblings, named Osman and Halime, are both five months old and the only animals of their kind in Central America, zoo director Eduardo Sacasa said on Monday. They were donated from a Mexican zoo, home to their parents, and are the third generation of tigers born in captivity in that country, he added. White lions and tigers are both extremely rare, numbering only a few hundred worldwide, and owe their appearance to a recessive gene. They are not albino or a separate tiger subspecies. The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) estimates that the number of wild tigers has plunged from 100,000 in 1900 to around 3,900 today. Numbers have risen in recent years but the species is still vulnerable to extinction, the WWF says. "In their natural habitat they are almost extinct... there's more living in zoos (than in the wild)," Sarcosa said. The adoption of Osman and Halime has been sponsored by a local entrepreneur who will underwrite the pair's food and veterinary care. burs-gle/fox


Who is Mustafa Alowemer? The 21-year-old Pittsburgh resident and Syrian refugee was arrested and accused of planning an attack on the Legacy International Worship Center on the city's North Side and providing resources to the Islamic State group. Alowemer was born in Daraa, Syria, and was admitted to the United States as a refugee on Aug. 1, 2016, according to the criminal complaint. Alowemer and his family lived in Northview Heights, 1.5 miles from the church investigators said he planned to attack. "He was very nice, very respectful," said Val Lauw. Lauw lives in Northview Heights. She said Alowemer's mother gardened and he was her interpreter. Lauw said the family socialized often. "His uncle is our mechanic in this community," said Lauw. Lauw said she was stunned to learn the 21-year-old was charged. Alowemer graduated from Brashear High School earlier this month. A spokesperson with Pittsburgh Public Schools released the statement below Wednesday following the arrest: "While the FBI's investigation involves a recent graduate of PPS, the investigation centers around a potential terroristic act in the North Side community. The District is cooperating fully with the FBI's investigation. As this is a federal investigation we have no further comment." Pittsburgh Public Schools officials will make counselors available to Brashear High School students June 24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. following the arrest of Alowemer. On Wednesday afternoon, FBI agents and police searched a home in Northview Heights where the suspect is believed to have lived. READ MORE: Who is Mustafa Alowemer? Pittsburgh resident, Syrian man accused of planning attack on church; what we know so far CHECK OUT WTAE: Stay in the know with the latest Pittsburgh news, weather and sports. Catch all of the day's top stories and more from the team at WTAE Pittsburgh Action News 4.


Patrick Beverley is planning on taking as many as five meetings with different teams before having a sit down with the Clippers, sources tell Sean Deveney of Sporting News ( Twitter link) . Los Angeles plans to chase max free agents and the franchise will likely wait until it has a feel for whether their pursuits will produce another star in the Staples Center before circling back to Beverley. The point guard won't necessarily wait for the Clippers to carry on their plan before accepting an offer, per Deveney. Beverley could be a target for the Lakers and Bulls. He's from Chicago, recently declaring that he believes he can help the Bulls. "I think I can save the city," Beverley said recently . "I inspire already. And I'd be a great inspiration just walking around the city of Chicago, knowing I'm from there, knowing that someone made it out and you can go and do the same. I'm a Chicago kid. So of course I'm open to playing for the Chicago Bulls if that's a team that's interested in me. At the same time, any decision that is made, it's never personal. It's always business." Shortly after Deveney tweeted out his report, Beverley tweeted "Never personal just business………." It's possible the two are unrelated.


Former and current NASCAR drivers mourned the passing of former Truck Series owner Mike Mittler on Friday. Mittler was 67. Mittler's Truck teams competed in 301 series races from 1995-2018 . Although his team never won a Truck race, it made an impact in NASCAR, providing rides for such drivers as Carl Edwards, Jamie McMurray, Justin Allgaier and Brad Keselowski , among others. Copp Motorsports announced before the season it was dedicating the year to Mittler. The team changed its number from 83 to 63. "If it wasn't for people like Mike who have paved the way, we wouldn't have the opportunities that we have now to participate in NASCAR," Copp Motorsports owner DJ Copp said. Mittler stated Oct. 3, 2017, on his Facebook page that he had been diagnosed with multiple myeloma. He stated in that posting that he had his first chemo treatment that day and was at the shop after the treatment. Many in the sport paid tribute to Mittler on Friday. Chris Blair, executive vice president and general manager of World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Illinois, stated about Mittler: "Mike was special. He was a great man who inspired many. I value each moment shared with him through the years, especially those in the garage along with my son." Here is what others in the sport said about Mittler: Lost a dear friend today. Mike Mittler gave me my first big break in NASCAR. He loved racing as much or more than anyone I have ever been around. I will always cherish the time I spent racing for Mike and his wife Bev. pic.twitter.com/0wpmJ74wKI   Jamie McMurray (@jamiemcmurray) May 11, 2019 My prayers to Bev Mittler and family and everyone at @mittler_bros pic.twitter.com/aULpvwPgJW   Kenny Wallace (@Kenny_Wallace) May 10, 2019 If you drove a race car in the Midwest you dreamed of Mike finding you. He gave a lot of racers the opportunity of a lifetime in his trucks. 2 of them became superstars! https://t.co/WTwYajiHvJ   Clint Bowyer (@ClintBowyer) May 11, 2019 Sorry to hear that legendary @NASCAR and short track racer Mike Mittler passed away today. Mike helped a lot of young drivers get their start and built equipment that we all use in our shops everyday. Thank you Mike.   David Ragan (@DavidRagan) May 10, 2019 Very sad news tonight with the passing of Mike Mittler. Thinking about his family, @MBMotorsports and the #63 tonight. Mike was a special guy who was beloved in the racing community and a true representative of what @NASCAR is all about. 🙏   Steve O'Donnell (@odsteve) May 11, 2019 Knew the day was coming we would lose Mike Mittler but it doesn't make it any easier. Our family has been tight with Mike for 20+ years &sold most of our trucks to him when we shut down. I helped Mike at Martinsville a couple years ago and we finished really well. God speed buddy   Brian Keselowski (@KeselowskiBrian) May 11, 2019 Devastated to lose a friend and mentor to Cancer today. Somethings just don't make sense…   Brad Keselowski (@keselowski) May 10, 2019 Well said Kenny. He helped me get to where I'm at today like he selflessly did for so many others in Motorsports today. I was planning to go see him tomorrow morning in his house in St. Louis. So sad to not get to say goodbye. https://t.co/8TtnYY72Fc   Brad Keselowski (@keselowski) May 11, 2019


The Seahawks are working out running back Chris Warren III and offensive tackle Brian Wallace this week, Brady Henderson of ESPN reports. Warren's father, Chris Warren II, spent eight seasons with the Seahawks. Warren II gained 7,696 rushing yards and 57 total touchdowns in his 11 NFL seasons after Seattle made him a fourth-round choice in 1990. Warren III led the Raiders in rushing during the 2018 preseason before landing on injured reserve. The Raiders cut him this week. Wallace started at right tackle for Arkansas before going undrafted in April. He signed with Washington, which cut him last week.


There was a time not so long ago when the Los Angeles Lakers didn't have to discuss the inner workings of their organization. Championships have a funny way of giving teams that luxury, with fans and media too busy celebrating and chronicling the success to worry about anyone not named Magic, Shaq, or Kobe. But a .292 winning percentage over the course of two seasons has a funny way of changing things, and there was no better sign of this reality than the Lakers' press release sent Friday that detailed a number of changes to the team's front office. After a season in which they were seen as an organization that is behind the times when it comes to analytics and modern-day strategy, the Lakers pulled the curtain back on their own operation while announcing their latest attempt to keep up with the NBA Joneses. The most significant move involved Clay Moser, a longtime coach and former Lakers scout who will fill the newly-created position of assistant coach/director of basketball strategy. Moser, along with assistant general manager Glenn Carraro, will act as a bridge between the team's much-maligned analytics department and head coach Byron Scott's staff. The more revealing part of the release, however, was that the Lakers chose to shed some light on the analytics department that   amid all the losing of these past two disastrous seasons   has been heavily scrutinized. They introduced Director of Analytics Yuju Lee and Associate Director of Analytics Aaron Danielson, not only pointing out that they've been on board for a few years now (Lee since 2012 and Danielson since 2013) but that they come with the kinds of credentials that are so coveted by teams around the league these days (Lee has master's degrees in statistics and computer science from UCLA; Danielson has a master's degree in public policy from the University of Chicago, a master's in economics from NYU and is finishing his PhD in statistics at UCLA). And as if that wasn't more than enough transparency for one day, Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak agreed to discuss the many changes with USA TODAY Sports. To Kupchak's credit, he knows the landscape has changed. Sure, he'd prefer to keep their business private and just keep telling their fanbase to trust them during these rebuilding years. But the Laker Nation's faith is clearly waning, with many of them questioning the franchise's leadership in the wake of Dr. Jerry Buss' death in Feb. 2013. There's a unique dynamic in play here as well, a two-year timeline agreed upon by Lakers governor Jeanie Buss and her brother, executive vice president of basketball operations Jim Buss, by which changes will be made in the front office if   as Jeanie told USA TODAY Sports last October   the team isn't contending for a title again by the end of the 2016-17 season. And so, it seems, everyone's putting their cards on the table in the name of turning things around. "I understand that (need to share more regarding their internal structure)," said Kupchak, who is entering his 16th season as general manager. "We're going to be judged on the product and whether we win or lose, but the last couple of years, we're not winning. And our goal is going to remain to win games. But we do have to, I feel, we have to show our fans that we're doing everything we can to get back to that spot. If that means sharing these inner workings of the organization moreso than we ever did, then we have to do that." It's hard not to see the open nature of this announcement as, at least in part, a reaction to the ESPN.com story in February that painted an unflattering pictures for the Lakers . To say nothing, of course, of Scott's comments regarding the three-point shot last season that were widely seen as archaic. Nonetheless, Kupchak   who noted that former Lakers and Houston Rockets coach Rudy Tomjanovich and his son, Trey, are also part of the analytics staff   is clearly bullish on where the Lakers are now. "The five people that we talked about who are in charge of accumulating, acquiring and interpreting the data, I feel they measure up to anybody in the league," Kupchak said. "I would put them against anybody in the league … I would not hesitate to put our department in a debate with any other (analytics) department (of another team). I know that they would be great." There were other title changes, too, as Jesse Buss (fellow son of Jerry) was promoted to assistant general manager/director of scouting and Ryan West (son of Lakers great Jerry West) to director of player personnel. But by Kupchak's own admission, the Moser move and the changes that come with it were the most substantive of the bunch. "I wouldn't necessarily say that job descriptions are going to change a lot (for Jesse Buss and West), but to a large degree it's a recognition of a job well done," he said. "If you feel that you've got people who have worked hard and done a good job, you recognize them. "Clay is a longtime basketball person, and over the years he has shown an inclination and a desire to get more and more involved in the analytical side of the business. So we felt that putting him in this position to be a link between our analytics department and our basketball staff could be a really good thing. "Last year, it was (Lakers assistant coach) Mark Madsen, and in today's world   with the amount of information that's available and the demands on an assistant coach   one person couldn't do it. Mark would be with our analytics people at six or seven in the morning, and then he'd have to race to a coach's meeting at eight of 8:15. That's not reflective of the amount of information that's available today." The time may come again when their winning ways mean relative anonymity for the ones behind the scenes, but that time is most assuredly not now.